FIC VB-601-Z, VB-601-V, VB-601 User Manual

VB-601/VB-601-V

VB-601-Z

MAINBOARD

MANUAL

DOC No. : M98709
Rev. : A5
Date : 11, 1998
Part No. : 25-10903-05

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 old 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.

Trademark

All trademarks mentioned in this manual are registered properly of
the respective owners.

Copyright

This manual may not, in whole or in part, be photocopied,
reproduced, transcribed, translated, or transmitted in whatsoever

PN-6210 Motherboard Manual

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 Mainboard........................................................................ 2

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

ACPI Ready...................................................................................... 5

Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

Quick Reference (Jumpers)...................................................... 8

Quick Reference (Connectors) ................................................. 10

1). Set System Jumpers/Switches...................................................... 12

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

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

Keyboard and Mouse Power-On Feature: KB_PWN ................. 13

2). Install RAM Modules.................................................................. 14

RAM Module Configuration.................................................... 14

Install and Remove DIMMs..................................................... 15

3). Install the CPU ............................................................................ 16

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

II). Install with Non-Foldable Retention Mechanism Assembly 18

CPU Internal Frequency: SW-1, SW-2, SW-3, SW-4................ 21

4). Install Expansion Cards............................................................... 22

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

Connect to Internal Devices ..................................................... 23

Floppy Diskette Drive Connector: FLOPPY...................... 23

ATX Power Connector: POWER ...................................... 23

IDE HDD Device Connectors:

PRIMARY, SECONDARY .............................................. 24

CPU Fan Connector: FAN1 .............................................. 24

Wake-On-LAN Connector: WOL ...................................... 25

PCI Audio Card Connector: SB_LINK.............................. 25

Connect to System Case........................................................... 26

Front Panel Block Connector ............................................ 26

System Case Fan Connector: FAN2.................................. 27

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Printer Connector: LPT .................................................... 28

PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector: KB, MS................ 28

Infrared Connector: IR ...................................................... 29

Universal Serial Bus Connectors: USB0, USB1, J1........... 27

Chapter 3 Software Utilities

Starting Installation .......................................................................... 31

Virus Detection Agent ...................................................................... 31

IDE Bus Master ................................................................................ 33

Installation .............................................................................. 33

Patch for Chipset.............................................................................. 34

Installation .............................................................................. 34

AGP VxD Support Utility........................................................ 35

System Requirements ....................................................... 35

Installation....................................................................... 35

Adobe Acrobat Reader ...................................................................... 35

Browse CD ....................................................................................... 35

Install Audio/LAN/Video Driver....................................................... 36

First AID.......................................................................................... 36

LANDesk Client Manager CD (optional).......................................... 36

Specification Overview ............................................................ 37

Two Options of LDCM Setup .................................................. 38

Chapter 4 BIOS Setup

AMI BIOS Setup .............................................................................. 39

Main Setup.............................................................................. 39

Advanced Setup....................................................................... 40

Advanced CMOS Setup.................................................... 40

Advanced Chipset Setup................................................... 45

Power Management Setup................................................ 48

PCI/Plug and Play Setup................................................... 52

Peripheral Setup............................................................... 55

Hardware Monitor Setup.................................................. 57

Security Setup ......................................................................... 58

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Exit Setup ............................................................................... 59

AMI BIOS Flash Software....................................................... 60

Downloading BIOS File ................................................... 60

Upgrading BIOS File........................................................ 60

Loading New BIOS Defaults ............................................ 61

Award BIOS Setup ........................................................................... 61

CMOS Setup Utility ................................................................ 61

Standard CMOS Setup............................................................. 62

Hard Disk Configurations................................................. 62

Software Turbo Speed...................................................... 63

BIOS Features Setup ............................................................... 63

Chipset Features Setup..................................................... 66

Power Management Setup................................................ 69

PNP/PCI Configuration .................................................... 72

Load BIOS Defaults......................................................... 74

Load Setup Defaults ......................................................... 74

Integrated Peripherals ...................................................... 75

Supervisor/User Password ................................................ 79

IDE HDD Auto Detection................................................. 79

Save and Exit Setup......................................................... 80

Exit without Saving.......................................................... 80

Award BIOS Flash Software.................................................... 80

Downloading BIOS File ................................................... 80

Method 1: Upgrading BIOS File under DOS..................... 81

Loading New BIOS Defaults .......................... 81

Method 2: Flash BIOS During POST ................................ 81

BIOS Features Setup (for VB-601 only)................................... 82

Chipset Features Setup..................................................... 85

Power Management Setup................................................ 87

PNP/PCI Configuration .................................................... 92

Integrated Peripherals ...................................................... 93

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Chapter 1

Overview

Based on the advanced 440 BX/Apollo Pro+/440 ZX chip, the board
combines blistering Pentium II processor performance with support for
the new Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) interface that provides a
dedicated path for memory to deliver faster system performance and
arcade-quality 3D graphics. Also, it accepts two host bus frequencies,
66MHz and 100MHz, to run a range of Intel Pentium II and Celeron

processors. Compliant with the Microsoft PC’97 standard at both the

hardware and BIOS levels, the mainboard comes with support for

ISMP which continuously checks the thermal and voltage status of

your system changes where necessary and reports any discrepancies to
a network administrator. The board reduces the total cost of ownership
with support for DMI (Desktop Management Interface) and
manufacturing optional Intel LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM)
software which allows for optimized system manageability across a
network. For the most up-to-date information about your mainboard
and the latest FAQs and BIOS updates, visit FIC Online at

www.fic.com.tw.

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.

n This mainboard
n This user manual
n One IDE device cable
n One floppy disk drive cable
n Retention mechanism assembly and Retention mechanism

Attachment Mount (They may had been installed by manufacturer
already)

n Software Utilities

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The Mainboard

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Main Features

n Easy Installation

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

n Flexible Processor Support

The mainboard utilizes the advanced features of the core chipset to
optimize the unrivaled performance of the Intel Pentium II processor,
providing users with a much richer video, audio, digital imaging and
communications experience from multimedia software.
Onboard 242-pin Slot1 supports leading-edge processors: Intel
Pentium II and Celeron 233/266/300/333/350/400/450/500MHz.

n Versatile Main Memory Support

Accepts up to 1GB DRAM in four banks by using of 8, 16,
32, 64, 128, 256MB with support for SDRAM DIMMs.

n Onboard Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

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

Overview

n Super Multi I/O

Integrated multi-I/O chip provides keyboard (including power-on
passowrd and specific key)/mouse wake-on capability to provide more
security and convenience.

n Wake-On-LAN Support

Onboard WOL connector allows remote management in a simpler and
convenient control to LAN-based networks.

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n Advanced Hardware Monitoring

This board equipped W83782D for the detection of the CPU voltage to
achieve a more stable system performance. It also supports: two-fan
speed, power supply voltage, system temperatures monitoring; and the
CPU temperature reporting to lower the system overheating problem.
W83782D provides both ISA and I2C serial bus interface and
selectable address setting for application of up to eight devices.

n LDCM Software Support (manufacturing option)

Intel LANDesk Client Manager is a Desktop Management Interface
(DMI)-compliant application for local and network management of
desktop client systems. The application reduces the number of help
desk calls by supplying the user with self diagnostics such as a PC
health meter and local alert for potential problems.

n SB-LINK for the Audio Card with PCI Bus

The 2x3 SB-LINK header accepts the Creative CT4600 series PCI
audio cards with PCI solution to migrate the legacy Sound Blaster
compatible audio to the PCI bus.

n

n Optional CPU Thermal Monitoring Alert (Available on the

Deschutes CPU)

A special heat sensor monitors the CPU temperature to make sure that
the system is operating at a safe heat level. If the temperature is too
high, the sensor automatically generates an SMI (System Management
Interrupt) to slow down the CPU clock frequency. CPU utilization is
restored to normal levels when the temperature returns to a safe level.

n Optional System Over-Voltage Report

System voltage levels are monitored. It warns you that the CPU is
overheating, if LDCM is installed. The monitored range for system
voltage is -12V, -|5V, +12V, +5V, +3.3V, CPU core voltage + 10%.
This board does not provide onboard 3.3V support; therefore, your
ATX power supply must provide 3.3V voltage.

n Restore on AC/Power Loss
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Overview

The mainboard offers a features that when the system is shut down
owing to the power failure, the system will not be back to power on by
itself. This feature allows you to set the system back to which power
status of the system when the system power is resumed.

ACPI Ready

This mainboard fully implements the new ACPI (Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface) 1.0 Hardware and BIOS requirement. If you install
ACPI aware operating system, such as Windows 98, you fully utilized the
power saving under ACPI. It is compatible with all other none ACPI
operating systems.

If you want to setup ACPI feature under Windows 98, please follow the
description below:
Run Windows 98 setup by using setup/p j on the command line for
installing Windows 98 with the ACPI control feature.
If you type setup without the parameter /p j, Windows 98 will be installed
as APM, PnP mode, no ACPI will be used.

For more detail information, visit the web site of Microsoft. Its address is:
www.microsoft.com/hwtest/.

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

n Soft-Off Support

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

n RTC Alarm

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

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n Remote Ring-On

The Remote Ring-On function allows your computer to be turned on
remotely via a modem while it is in sleep mode. This feature is
particularly usefully when you are expecting a fax late night and leave
only your modem on to minimize power consumption. As soon as
possible the phone rings, the modem automatically turn 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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Chapter 2

Installation Procedures

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

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

n Step 1 - Set system jumpers/switches
n Step 2 - Install memory modules
n Step 3 - Install the CPU cartridge
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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Quick Reference (Jumpers)

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Jumpers (*: Default Setting )

CAUTION: Turn off the system power and read
Handling Precautions of this manual before
installing and removing any part of the system.

No. Item Function / Page for Detail information

1

2

3

4

SW1-5 Clear CMOS Data / 12

On:

Enabled (clear CMOS)

Off:

Disabled*

SW1-6 Clear Password / 12

On:

Enabled (clear keyboard power & system password)

Off:

Disabled*

KB_PWN Keyboard & Mouse Power-On Feature / 13

1-2:

Enabled

2-3:

Disabled*

SW1-1/2/3/4 CPU to Bus Frequency Ratio Select / 21

{Table below describes the settings}

CPU to Bus Frequency Ratio Select

Ratio Bus Freq.

=

100MHz

Bus Freq.

=

66MHz

SW1-1 SW1-2 SW1-3 SW1-4

3.5 x 350MHz 233MHz On Off On Off
4 x 400MHz 266MHz On On Off On

4.5 x 450MHz 300MHz On On Off Off
5 x 500MHz 333MHz On Off Off On

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Quick Reference (Connectors)

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Connectors

No. Item Function Page

5 DIMM1/2/3/4 DIMM Memory Module Support 15
6 SLOT1 CPU Slot 18
7 AGP Accelerated Graphic Port Slot 22
8 PCI1/2/3 PCI Bus Expansion Slot (32-bit) 22
9 ISA1 ISA Bus Expansion Slot (16-bit) 22

10 FLOPPY Floppy Diskette Drive Connector 23
11 POWER ATX Power Connector 23
12 PRIMARY,

SECONDARY
13 FAN1 CPU Fan Connector 24
14 WOL Wake-On-LAN Connector 25
15 SB_LINK PCI Audio Card Connector 25
16 Front Panel Block

Connector
17 FAN2 System Case Fan Connector 27
18 COM1/2 Serial Port 27
19 LPT Printer Connector 28
20 KB & MS PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Connector 28
21 IR Infrared Port Module Connector 29
22 USB0/1, J1 Universal Serial Bus Connector 29

IDE Device Connector 24

Connect to LEDs/Buttons on Front
Panel

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1). Set System Jumpers/Switches

Clear CMOS: SW1-5

The CMOS RAM is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To clear
the RTC data: (1). Turn off your computer, (2). Enable this feature by
setting the SW1-5 to On position, (3). Turn on your computer, (4). Turn off
the computer, (5). Disable the Clear CMOS feature, (6). Turn on the
computer. (7). Hold down the Delete key when boots and enter BIOS Setup
to re-enter user preferences.

Clear Password: SW1-6

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

user preferences.

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NOTE: When SW1-6 set at Enabled, the keyboard
password (Page 56, K/B Wake-up function) will be
cleared too. Users can power on the system by
pushing power button.

Keyboard and Mouse Power-On Feature: KB_PWN

The 3-pin jumper provides you with the capability to power on the system
by simply touching your keyboard or mouse. To enable this feature, you
have to set this jumper and the related BIOS feature, K/B Wake-up

function and Mouse Wake-up function, Page 56/57, that introduced in
Integrated Peripherals section in Chapter 4.

NOTE: To use this function and WOL (mentioned
in Page 25) together, your power supply should
have a current of 1A at 5 V Stand-by.

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2). Install RAM Modules

RAM Module Configuration

This mainboard provides four onboard DIMM sockets for allowing 3.3V
(unbuffered) SDRAM DIMM modules. Either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB, or
256*MB DIMM can be installed on these four sockets. The maximum total
memory supported is up to 1GB*.

Socket Accepted Acceptable

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

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

Total System Memory allowed up to 1GB

Memory Module

NOTE:

1. * A RAM module of this size was not available

for testing at time of printing.

2. This board only supports 3.3V (unbuffered)
SDRAM modules.

3. This mainboard supports DIMMs with data
access time of 12ns, 10ns, 8ns or less. ECC
memory and parity check are also supported.

4. |If DIMM runs at the speed of 100MHz, it must

meet the PC100 |Specification.

5. Please use the same memory sizes of DIMM
on each socket for better performance.

Total

Memory

=

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Install and Remove DIMMs

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

Complete the following procedures to install DIMMs:

1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard.

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

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

DIMM touches the slot bottom.

Press the clips with both hands to remove the DIMM.

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3). Install the CPU

Two options of Retention Mechanism Assembly are offered to install your
CPU on this mainboard. One is installed on the mainboard by the
manufacturer. The assemblies are foldable for saving space when shipping
and packing. The other option is that the non-foldable Retention
Mechanism Assembly (two pieces) and two Retention Mechanism
Attachment Mount (two pieces) that packed in a plastic bag come with the
board. You need to mount them before install the CPU module. This
section introduces you how to install these devices.

I). Install with Foldable Retention Mechanism Assembly

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

||||||||right position.

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2. Insert 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).

2. Locate SLOT1 on the mainboard.

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

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

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

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

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

|||||||Assembly.

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

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

affix the CPU module.

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

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

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4). Install Expansion Cards

This section describes how to connect an expansion card to one of your
system's expansion slots. Expansion cards are printed circuit boards that,
when connected to the mainboard, increase the capabilities of your system.
For example, expansion cards can provide video and sound capabilities.
This mainboard features one 32-bit AGP bus, two 16-bit ISA bus, and five

32-bit PCI bus expansion slots. (PCI5 is shared with ISA2.)

CAUTION: Always turn the system power off before installing or
removing any device and always observe static electricity
precautions.

To install an expansion card, do the following:

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.

3. Holding the edge of the expansion 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 ocking” motion until the
card is firmly seated inside the 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.

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5). Connect Devices

Connectors to Internal Devices

Floppy Diskette Drive Connector: FLOPPY

This connector provides the connection with your floppy disk drive.
The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin 1.

ATX Power Connector: POWER

This connector is connected to the ATX power supply. This board does not
provide onboard 3.3V support; therefore, your ATX power supply must
provide 3.3V voltage.

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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.

CPU Fan Connector: FAN1

This connector is linked to the CPU fan for cooling the processor
temperature. Please read the CPU fan installation guide before connection.

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Wake-On-LAN Connector: WOL

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

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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Connectors to System Case

Front Panel Block Connector

This block connector concludes the connectors for linking with IDE LED,
power LED, remote power button, message LED, suspend button, reset
button and speaker on the front panel of the system case. Please identify
polarities of plug wires for the case speaker and LEDs. Please ask vendor
about this information when you buy them and install the system by
yourself. The plug wires’ polarities of this buttons will not affect the
function.

Power LED (A) is connected with the system power indicator to indicate
whether the system is on/off. When the system enter the suspend mode, it
blinks.
Remote Power Button (B) is connected with remote power (soft power)
switch. Push this switch will turn off and on the system instead of turning
the power switch on the power supply.
Message LED (C) is connected with the message LED. When the system
is running normally, the indicator is on. When the system hangs up or
down, the indicator will be off.

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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System Case Fan Connector: FAN2

This 3-pin connector links to your cooling fan on the system case to lower
the system temperature.

Connectors to External Devices

Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2

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

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Printer Connector: LPT

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

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.

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Infrared Connector: IR

An optional bracket with 9-pin D-Sub female connector is used to link to
your IR device.

Universal Serial Bus Connectors: USB0, USB1, J1

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 J1 for linking with the USB socket on the
front panel of some system cases. If this connector is onboard and is used,
the USB0 connector is 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
assignments of the manufacturing
optional J1 connector.

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Chapter 3

Software Utilities

The mainboard comes with helpful supporting software, contained in the
CD Pro, to promote your system performance. This chapter introduces each
of them with the installation procedures.

Starting Installation

To run each feature, simply click on the wanted software item in the main
menu that will appear on your monitor screen automatically when it is in
your CD-ROM drive. Pressing each button will start the installation of the
corresponding software tool. If your mainboard did not support the feature,
such as onboard audio/video/LAN chip; a message box with unction is
not supported” appears if the corresponding item on the main menu is
chosen.

Virus Detection Agent

This mainboard came with a CD-ROM that contained all software tools
which helps the mainboard performance. The virus scan tool was changed
into Super VB that developed by Paragon Micro International Inc, instead
of PC-cillin '95/’97. The web site of Paragon Micro International Inc,
contained the detail information about the anti-virus tool is

www.goodpoint.com.tw.

1. Click on the Super VB image to start the installation.

2. Click on this button to make an Emergency boot disk after the system

was affected by some computer virus.

3. Click on this button to cancel it.

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4. Click the right mouse button on the icon after the installation.

5. The item of System Configuration will allow you to set the virus-

scanning options. The item Network Service which above System
Configuration will help to solve your problem.

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Software Utility

IDE Bus Master

The mainboard package provides Bus Master IDE driver in the software
utilities for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT to improve the system
performance. Please read the related file first by selecting on the Help
button on the main menu before install it.

This mainboard supports Ultra DMA/33; therefore installs default 16-bit
drivers when the operating system detects the board and the Bus Master
IDE driver not installed, information in the circle like the display below
indicates the system will treat it as a standard dual PCI IDE controller. It
cannot take advantage of the Ultra DMA. (The attached peripheral devices
must support UDMA.)

Installation

The installation is straight forward by clicking on IDE Bus Master item of
the main menu. There is no option to be selected while the installation
procedure goes. After the installation, the system should be rebooted.

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Patch for Chipset

The mainboard package provides INF update file in the software utilities.
This software is needed for the operating system to recognize chipset
implemented on this mainboard; otherwise, the question marks in the circle
will appear in your Window 95 environment.

The software tool is necessary when

Core Chip Windows 95 Windows 98

Intel needed not needed

VIA needed needed

Please also read the related file first by selecting on the Help item on the
main menu before install it.

Installation

The installation is straight forward. If your core chip a VIA chip, the three
options in above menu must be selected. (For the Intel , they are not
needed.) After the installation completed, the system must be rebooted.

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AGP VxD Support Utility

This option was provided VIA chipset-based mainboard. Before you start to
install it, please read the relating README file first. This software is

necessary if you install an AGP VGA card.

System Requirements

The VIA VxD driver is only supported by Windows 98 and Windows 95
OSR 2.1 (4.00.950 B) or later version.
For Windows 95/98 users -

you will need to

1. Get "USBSUPP.EXE" from Microsoft, which includes the USB

supplement and a new memory manager (VMM32.VxD) needed for
the AGP DIME (Direct Memory Execute) feature.

2. Get DirectX 5.0/6.0 from Microsoft. DirectX 5.0/6.0 is the first

DirectX version that supports AGP's DIME.

3. Get AGP Master (i.e., AGP VGA) Driver from VGA Supplier.

4. Get "VIAGART.VXD", a virtual device manager which usually will

|||||||||be installed in the following installation procedure of the Windows 95
|||||||||card driver.

For Windows NT users -

VIA VxD will be supported when Windows NT 5.0 is released.
Installation.

Adobe Acrobat Reader

This software tool was given for reading the PDF (Portable Document
Format) files that are very popular in website.

Browse CD

Selecting this item will allow users to view the contents of this CD Pro.

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Install Audio/LAN/Video Driver

The option is needed only if your mainboard was equipped
Audio/LAN/Video chip. This mainboard did not provided onboard
Audio/LAN/Video chip. Users do not have to install its related drivers.

First AID

This software utility is used to monitor system's voltages, temperatures and
fan speeds for Intel core chips and hardware monitor chips W83782D
onboard. It does not cooperate with VIA core chips. It also conflicts with
the LDCM software tools. When this utility is installed, the LDCM must be
removed first.

The FIRST AID supports

Core Chip Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT

Intel Yes Yes No

VIA Yes Yes No

LANDesk Client Manager CD (optional)

The LDCM software must be installed to use the hardware manager. It is
installed for remote management over network and is of no use to non­networked systems.

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The LDCM supports

Core Chip Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT

Intel Yes Yes Yes

VIA No No No

Specification Overview

Intel LANDesk Client Manager provides real-time PC health monitoring,
alerting and self-diagnostics that will make your PCs more reliable and
easier to support. Intel LANDesk Client Manager enables you to:

Review system inventory

Client Manager enables you to view hundreds of inventoried items. Some
of these items are software related, while many others are hardware related.

View DMI-compliant component information

Client Manager enables you to view component information that is
compliant with the Desktop Management interface (DMI). You can
manage third-party DMI-compliant components not included with Client
Manager.

Back up and restore system configuration files

Client Manager enables you to back up and restore system configuration
files. Whenever you plan on changing the system configuration, You can
make a backup set. If the system no longer works correctly, after you
change the system configuration, you can simply restore the system
configuration with the backup set.

NOTE: By default the Windows 95 and Windows
NT registry files aren't part of the snapshot file list.
This means the restoration of a snapshot may not
be effective.

Troubleshoot

Since Client Manager enables you to View the system inventory, you can
easily troubleshoot system problem.

Receive notifications for system events

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Client Manager enables you to receive notification of certain system events.
For example, if the system is running low on virtual memory, you are
notified of the potential problem.

Transfer files to and from client workstations

You have the ability to transfer files to and from client workstations. This is
helpful, when update a client workstation driver is needed.

Remotely reboot client workstations

Administrators also have the ability to remotely reboot a workstation. This
is helpful when you want system configuration changes to take effect.

Waking up a computer

You can use Client Manager to "wake up" a remote computer that is
powered off or "sleeping" in a reduced-power state.

Two Options of LDCM Setup

LDCM Local Setup: Install software to monitor the local system.
(Recommended) Settings can be auto-detected or changed. The

installation of it is straight forward. First select LDCM Local Setup in the
main menu, then all the way down to the end of the installation. Reboot the

system.

LDCM Administrator Setup: Installs software to monitor PC systems on
the network within the same bridge address with Local software installed.
The installation of it is straight forward. First select LDCM Administrator
Setup in the main menu, then all the way down to the end of the
installation. Reboot the system. The administrator should install both Local
and Administrator Software. (First install Local Setup, then install
Administrator Setup.)

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Chapter 4

BIOS Setup

This chapter introduces the BIOS setup for both AMI BIOS and Award BIOS.
If your mainboard came with an Award BIOS, please read from Page 61 to 97.

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 mainboard'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-Detect Hard Disks

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Boot Sector Virus Protection

When Enabled, a warning will be giver when any program or virus sends a
Disk Format command or tries to write to the boot sector of a hard disk
drive.

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.

Advanced CMOS Setup

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Detect Boot Virus By Trend

This feature starts the virus scan tool to detect if boot virus in boot sector of
the first hard disk. The options are: Enabled (Default), 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 (Default).

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, FLOPPY (Default),
FLOPTICAL, CDROM, SCSI, or NETWORK.

2nd Boot Device

This item allows you to select the second drive for booting up the system.
The settings are Disabled, IDE-0 (Default), or FLOPTICAL.

3rd Boot Device

This item allows you to select the third drive for booting up the system.
The settings are Disabled, FLOPTICAL, CDROM (Default).

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4th Boot Device

This item allows you to select the fourth drive for booting up the system.
The settings are Disabled (Default) or FLOPTICAL.

Try Other Boot Devices

If you select Yes, the BIOS boots up the system from other boot devices if
all selected boot devices failed to boot. If No selected, the BIOS boots up the
system from only the selected devices.
The settings are Yes (Default) or No.

Initialize I2O Device

If set at Yes, the BIOS will initilize I2O processors, I2O storage devices,
and provide INT13 support for I2O storage device.
The settings are Yes (Default), No.

Floppy Access Control

It is effective only if the floppy diskette drive is accessed through BIOS
INT40H function. The settings are Read-Write (Default) or Read-Only.

Hard Disk Access Control

It is effective only if the floppy diskette drive is accessed through BIOS
INT40H function. The settings are Read-Write (Default) or Read-Only.

S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks

.M.A.R.T” stands for elf-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting
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 (Default) or Enabled.

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 (Default) or Off.

Floppy Drive Swap

Set this option to Enabled to permit drives A: and B: to be swapped.
The settings are Disabled (Default) or Enabled.

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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 (Default).

PS/2 Mouse Support

When this option is set to Enabled, AMI BIOS supports a PS/2-type mouse.
The settings are Enabled (Default) or Disabled.

Primary Display

This option specifies the type of display monitor and adapter in the
computer.
The settings are Absent, VGA/EGA (Default), CGA40x25, CGA80x25, or
Mono.

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 (Default) or Always.

Boot To OS/2 > 64MB

This item allows you to enable the system BIOS to run with the IBM OS/2
operating system. The settings are Yes or No (Default).

Wait For 1’ If Error

When set at Enabled, the BIOS will prompt F1 to wait for users if the
keyboard or floppy drive/s error occurs.
The settings are Enabled (Default) or Disabled.

CPU MicroCode Updation

This feature allows technicans to update CPU MicroCode by dedicated
utility set at Enabled. The settings are Disabled or Enabled (Default).

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L1/L2 Cache

This feature allows users to select the cache policy. WriteThrough means
that memory is updated with data held in the cache whenever the CPU
issues a write cycle. On the other hand, WriteBack causes memory to be
updated only under certain conditions, such as read requests to the memory
whose contents are currently in the cache. WriteBack allows the CPU to
operate with fewer interruptions, increasing its efficiency.
The settings are: WriteBack (Default) or WriteThrough.

Cache Bus ECC

This feaure is for enabling the cache ECC function.
The settings are Disabled or Enabled (Default).

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 (Default).

C000,32K 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 000, 32K Shadow; C400, 16K Shadow” is
Cached; the others are Disabled.

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BIOS Setup

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

This feature allows you to select the DRAM read/write speed.
The settings are: Normal, Fast (Default), Turbo.

SDRAM CAS# Lattency

If any DIMM is installed, this feature allows you to select the CAS Latency.
The settings are 2 or 3 (Default).

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DRAM Integrity Mode

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

Memory Hole

When enabled, the memory hole at 15MB address will be relocated to the
15~16MB address range of the ISA cycle when the processor accesses the
15~16MB address area. When Disabled, the memory hole at the 15MB
address will be treated as a DRAM cycle when the processor accesses the
15~16MB address area. The settings are Disabled (Default), 512KB­640KB, or 15MB-16MB.

AGP Aperture Size

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

Read Around Write

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

Speculative Read

If a sequential data read occur, the chipset will generate a speculative read
cycle to preread data before the CPU request.
The settings are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Peer Concurrency

Peer concurrency means: if not the same bus, the system can active different
bus master cycle at the same time.
The settings are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Delayed Transaction

Enable this feature to force the current PCI bus master retry the current PCI
bus master cycle and to accept the new PCI master request, it reaccepts the
original PCI bus master and returns the PCI data to the original PCI master.
It will enhance the system performance. The options are Disabled (Default)
or Enabled.

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Clock Generator for DIMM/PCI

When no DIMM/PCI adapter card on the slot, the clock of the slot will be
stoped if this feature set at Enabled.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Clock Generator for Spread Spect

Set at Enable for allowing spread spectrum in order to solve the EMI
solution of the clock generator.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

CPU/PCI Clcok Selection (Mhz)

This feature allows you to set the ratio of CPU external clock to PCI bus
clock. When CPU external frequency is at 66MHz. The options are: Auto
(Default), 75/37.5, 83.3/41.6, 66.8/33.4. When CPU external frequency is at
100MHz. The options are: Auto (Default), 124/41.33, 112/37.3,

133.3/44.43, 100/33.3.

Read Caching

This feature is for cache read performance better.
The settings are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

CPU To PCI Write Buffer

When enabled, it allows data and address access to the internal buffer of the
South Bridge so that the CPU can be released from the waiting state. The
settings are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

PCI Dynamic Bursting

When set at Enabled, the PCI controller allows bursting PCI transfer if the
consecutive PCI cycles come with the address falling in the same 1KB
space. The settings are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

PCI Master 0 W/S Write

When set at Enabled, it allows a zero-wait-state-cycle delay if the PCI
master drive writes data to DRAM.
The settings are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

PCI Delay Transaction

Enabling this feature will abort the current PCI master cycle and will accept
a new PCI master request, it reaccepts the original PCI master and returns
the PCI data phase to the original PCI master.
The settings are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

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AGP Master 1 W/S Write

When set at Enabled, it allows a one-wait-state-cycle delay if the AGP
master drive writes data to DRAM.
The settings are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

AGP Master 1 W/S Read

When set at Enabled, it allows a one-wait-state-cycle delay if the AGP
master drive reads data from DRAM.
The settings are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

VGA Frame Buffer USWC

When set at Enabled, it enables CPU write to video frame buffer using
USWC (Unspeculative Write-Combined) way. Stay with the default setting,
Disabled, when installed some older VGA card drivers. The settings are:
Disabled (Default), Enabled.

USB Function

This option allows users to enable the Universal Serial Bus (USB) feature.
The options are Disabled (Default) or Enabled.

USB Keyboard/Mouse Support

If you use a USB keyboard/mouse, set at Enabled. Otherwise, keep it
disabled. When enabled, allows the BIOS to detect and initiate the USB
keyboard/mouse for making the keyfunctions of POST to work.
The options are Disabled (Default) or Enabled.

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Power Management Setup

BIOS Setup

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 (Default)

Green PC Monitor Power State

Specifies the power management state that the Green PC-compliant video
monitor enters after the specified period of system inactivity has expired.
The settings are Suspend (Default), Off, Blank, or Standby.

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Video Power Down Mode

This option specifies the power management state that the video subsystem
enters after the specified period of system inactivity has expired.
The settings are Disabled, Standby, or Suspend (Default).

Hard Disk Power Down Mode

This option specifies the power management state that the hard disk drive
enters after the specified period of system inactivity has expired.
The settings are Disabled (Default), Standby, or Suspend.

Hard Disk Time Out (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 Min (minutes), and all one minute intervals up
to and including 15 Min.
The default setting is Disabled.

Standby Time Out (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 Min, 2 Min, and all one minute intervals up to
and including 15 Min. The default setting is 2 Min.

Suspend Time Out (Minute)

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 Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, and all one minute intervals up to
and including 15 Min. The default setting is 4 Min.

Throttle 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 %.

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Modem Use IRQ

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

Display Acitivity, IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/13/14/15

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 Display Activity, IRQ5/9/10/11/13/15 is Ignore.
The default setting of is IRQ3/4/7/14 is Monitor.

Power Button Function

This allows you to set Power Button usage. If you select ON/OFF, pressing
the Power Button will turn the system power on or off. If you select
Suspend, pressing the Power Button will put the system into Suspend mode.
Keeping the button pressed for 4 seconds will then put the system into
Power Off mode. The settings are On/Off, Suspend (Default).

Restore on AC/Power Loss

When the system is shut down owing to the power failure, the system will
not be back to power on by itself. This feature allows you to set the system
back to which power status of the system when the system power is
resumed. The options are: Last State (Default), Power on, Stay off.

Ring Resume From Soft Off

An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an
incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.
The options are Disabled or Enabled (Default).

LAN Resume From Soft Off

An input signal from the LAN card (via WOL connector) awakens the
system from a soft off state.
The options are Disabled or Enabled (Default).

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.

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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.
The default setting is 15.

RTC Alarm Hour

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. The default setting is 12.

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. The default setting is 30.

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. The default setting is 30.

PCI/Plug and Play Setup

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Plug and Play Aware O/S

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 support PnP. You must set this option correctly or
PnP-aware adapter cards installed in your computer will not be configured
properly. The settings are No (Default) or Yes.

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 (Default), 96, 128, 160, 192, 224, or 248.

Primary Graphics Adapter

When an AGP VGA and PCI VGA card installed at the same time. They
will be selected to be the primary display by this feature.
The settings are PCI or AGP (Default).

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

When set at Yes, allows users to assign IRQs for PCI/AGP VGA cards.
The settings are No or Yes (Default).

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OffBoard PCI IDE Card

The option specifies if an offboard PCI IDE controller adapter card is used.
You must also specify the PCI slot where the card is installed. If an offboard
PCI IDE controller is used, the onboard IDE controller is disabled.
The settings are Auto (Default), Slot1, Slot2, Slot3, Slot5, Slot6.

OffBoard PCI IDE Primary IRQ

This options allow you to select the IRQ 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 IRQ if you use an offboard secondary
PCI IDE card.
The settings are Disabled, INTA, INTB, INTC, INTD, Hardwired. The
default setting is Disabled.

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.

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 PortA

This option enables serial port 1 on the mainboard and specifies the base
I/O port address for serial port 1. The settings are Auto, Disabled,
3F8h/COM1, 2F8h/COM2, 3E8h/COM3, 2E8h/COM4. The default setting
is 3F8h/COM1.

Onboard Serial PortB

This option enables serial port 2 on the mainboard and specifies the base
I/O port address for serial port 2.
The settings are Auto, Disabled, 3F8h/COM1, 2F8h/COM2, 3E8h/COM3,
2E8h/COM4. The default setting is 2F8h/COM2.

Serial PortB Mode

Select an operating mode for the second serial port. Stay with the default
setting, Normal, if you use COM2 as the serial port as the serial port,
instead as an IR port.
The options are: Normal (Default), IrDA, ASK IR.

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IR Duplex Mode

When the option IrDA of the above feature selected, this feature appears on
the display to allow users to select the duplex mode.
The options are: Full Duplex, Half Duplex (Default).

IrDA Protocol

When the option IrDA or ASK IR of the feature Serial PortB Mode selected,
this field allows users to select the protocol of IrDA.
The options are: 1.6 micro second, 3/16 (Default).

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 (Default), 278, 3BC, Auto, or Disabled.

Parallel Port Mode

This option allows you to select the mode of the parallel port. The settings
are Normal (Default), Bi-Dir, EPP, or ECP.

EPP Version

This option allows you to select the EPP version.
The settings are 1.9 (Default), 1.7.

Parallel Port IRQ

This option allows you to select the IRQ of the parallel port.
The settings are 5 or 7 (Default).

Parallel Port DMA Channel

This option allows you to select the DMA channel of the parallel port.
The settings are 1 or 3 (Default).

K/B Wake-up function

This feature allows users to wake up the system by keyboards from the soft­off status. If set at Password, the power button will not be able to power-on
the system.
The options are: Disable (Default), Specifc key, Any key, Password.

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Set Sepecific Key for Wake-up

When the feature of K/B Wake-up function set at Specific key, this field
allows you to select a set of specific key to power on your computer.
The options are: Ctrl-F1 (Default), Ctrl-F2, Ctrl-F3, Ctrl-F4, Ctrl-F5, Ctrl­F6, Ctrl-F7, Ctrl-F8, Ctrl-F9, Ctrl-F10, Ctrl-F2, Ctrl-F11, Ctrl-F12.

Mouse Wake-up function

This feature allows you to select mouse to power on the computer system by
double clicking either on the left button or right button of your mouse.
The options are: Disable (Default), Left-button, Right-button.

OnBoard IDE

Set this option to Enabled to specify that the IDE controller on the PCI local
bus has bus mastering capability.
The settings are Disabled, Primary, Secondary, Both (Default).

Hardware Monitor Setup

This feature allows end users and technicians to monitor the data provided by
the LDCM function of this board.

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System Thermal, Thermal Slow Clock Ratio,
CPU Critical Temperature, CPU Shutdown Temperature

When System Thermal set at Monitor, the system will slow down the CPU
clock by the setting of Thermal Slow Clock Ratio when the system
temperature approches the setting of CPU Critical Temperature. The CPU
will be shut down when the CPU Shutdown Tempeature arrives.
The optons of System Thermal are: Ignore (Default), Monitor.
The options of Thermal Slow Clock Ratio are: 0-6.25%, 6.25-12.5%, 18.75­25%; 31.25-37.5%; 37.5-43.75%; 43.75-50%; 50-56.25%; 56.25-6
The options of CPU Critical Temperature are: Disabled, 50oC/122oF,
55oC/131oF, 60oC/140oF, 65oC/149oF (Default), 70oC/158oF, 75oC/167oF.
The options of CPU Shutdown Tempeature are: Disabled, 55oC/131oF,
60oC/140oF, 70oC/158oF (Default), 75oC/167oF.

Security Setup

Set Supervisor and User Passwords: 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). 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
when typed.

Changing a Password: Enter the password and press Enter. 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.

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Set Keyboard Wake Up Password:

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

Exit Setup

Exit Saving Changes allows you to write the current settings to CMOS and
exit.

Exit Discarding Changes allows you to exit without writing the current
settings to CMOS.

Load Optimal Settings is selected for settings which provide the best system
performance.

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Load Fail Safe Settings 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 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.

AMI BIOS Flash Software

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.

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CAUTION: If Do not turn off or reset the computer
during the flash process.

Loading New BIOS Defaults

Once the BIOS has been flashed successfully,

1. remove the diskette and reboot the system.

2. Press Delete key while system booting-up to enter Load Optimal Settings

menu

3. Select Exit Saving Changes to complete the whole process.

Award BIOS Setup

Your mainboard may come with an Award BIOS chip that contains the ROM
Setup information of your system. This chip serves as an interface between the
processor and the rest of the mainboard's components. The following sections
explained the information contained in the Setup program and told you how to
modify the settings according to your system configuration. If you use VB-601
mainboard, some of the setup introductions were listed from Page 82 to 97.

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A Setup program, built into the system BIOS, is stored in the CMOS RAM.
This Setup utility program allows changes to the mainboard configuration
settings. It is executed when the user changes system configuration; user
changes system backup battery; or the system detects a configuration error and
asks the user to run the Setup program. Use the arrow keys to select and press
Enter to run the selected program.

Standard CMOS Setup

The Standard CMOS Setup screen is displayed above. Each item may have one
or more option settings. The system BIOS automatically detects memory size,
thus no changes are necessary. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and
then use the PgUp or PgDn keys to select the value you want in each item.

Hard Disk Configurations

TYPE: Select User to fill the remaining fields. Select Auto to detect the
HDD type automatically (recommended).

SIZE: The hard disk size. The unit is Mega Bytes.
CYLS: The cylinder number of the hard disk.
HEAD: The read/write head number of hard disk.
PRECOMP: The cylinder number at which the disk drive changes the

write current.

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LANDZ: The cylinder number that the disk drive heads (read/write) are
seated when the disk drive is parked.

SECTOR: The sector number of each track defined on the hard disk.
MODE: Select Auto to detect the mode type automatically. If your hard

disk supports the LBA mode, select LBA or Large. However, if your hard
disk cylinder is more than 1024 and does not support the LBA function, set
at Large. Select Normal if your hard disk supporting cylinders is below

1024.

Software Turbo Speed

The BIOS supports Software Turbo Speed feature. Instead of pressing the
Turbo Speed Button on the front panel, simply press the Alt, Ctrl, and +
keys at the same time to enable the Turbo Speed feature; and press the Alt,
Ctrl, and - keys at the same time to disable the feature.

NOTE: If your mainboard is a VB-601, please read
from Page 82 to 97 for its BIOS setup.

BIOS Features Setup

Anti-Virus Protection

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This feature starts the virus scan tool to detect if boot virus in boot sector of
the first hard disk drive when booting up.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

CPU Internal Cache

When enabled, improves the system performance. Disable this item when
testing or trouble-shooting.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

External Cache

When enabled, supports an optional cache SRAM. This feature allows you
to disable the cache function when the system performance is unstable to
run some software. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

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

Quick Power On Self Test

When enabled, allows the BIOS to bypass the extensive memory test.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Boot From LAN First

This feature makes the system bootable by the remote server via LAN.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Boot Sequence

Allows the system BIOS to first try to boot the operating system from the
selected disk drive. The options are: A, C, SCSI (Default); C, A, SCSI; C,
CDROM, A; CDROM, C, A; D, A, SCSI; E, A, SCSI; F, A, SCSI; SCSI, A,
C; SCSI, C, A; C Only; LS/ZIP, C.

Swap Floppy Drive

Allows you to switch the order in which the operating system accesses the
floppy drives during boot up. The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

Boot Up Floppy Seek

When enabled, assigns the BIOS to perform floppy diskette drive tests by
issuing the time-consuming seek commands. The options are: Enabled
(Default), Disabled.

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Boot Up Numlock Status

When set to On, allows the BIOS to automatically enable the Num Lock
Function when the system boots up. The options are: On (Default), Off.

Gate A20 Option

When set at Fast, allows a faster access response under Protected mode.
The options are: Fast (Default), Normal.

Memory Parity/ECC Check

This feature enables BIOS to perform automatic memory checking upon
detection of ECC or parity DRAM. The options are: Enabled (Default),
Disabled.

Typematic Rate Setting

The term typematic means that when a keyboard key is held down, the
character is repeatedly entered until the key is released.
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

This feature is available only if the above item, Typematic Rate Setting, is
set at Enabled. Sets the rate of a character repeat when the key is held
down.
The options are: 6 (Default), 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.

Typematic Delay (Msec)

This feature is available only if the item, Typematic Rate Setting, is set at
Enabled. Sets the delay time before a character is repeated.
The options are: 250 (Default), 500, 750, 1000 millisecond.

Security Option

Allows you to set the security level of the system.
The options are: Setup (Default), System.

IDE Secondar Channel Control

The chipset includes a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE
channels. Select Enabled to activate the secondary onchip IDE interface.
Select Disabled to deactivate this feature if you install a secondary add-on
IDE interface. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

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Set this feature to be enabled if any ISA adapter card installed in the system
requires the VGA palette snoop function.
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

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OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

If your operating system (OS) is OS/2, select the option OS2. Otherwise,
stay with the default setting Non-OS2.
The options are: Non-OS2 (Default), OS2.

Report No FDD For WIN 95

When the field under the Standard CMOS Setup Menu for Drive A and/or
Drive B is set at None, users must set this field is set at Yes for it to
function properly. Otherwise, set at No, even if field for Drive A and/or
Drive B is set at None, system will still detect and recognize of a floppy
drive(s).
The options are: Yes (Default), Enabled.

Video BIOS Shadow

Allows the BIOS to copy the video ROM code of the add-on video card to
the system memory for faster access.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

C8000-CBFFF to DC000-DFFFF Shadow

These fields are sued for showding other expansion card ROMs. If users
install other expansion cards with ROMs on them, users will need which
addresses the ROMs use to shadow them specifically. Shadowing a ROM
reduces the memory available between 640KB and 1024KB by the amount
used by this purpose. The options are: Disabled (Default), Eanbled.

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SDRAM Controlled by

If the SDRAM you are using supports Serial Presence Detect (SPD), the
BIOS can recognize its specificity. Then, do automatic timer setting by SPD
data. The options are: SPD (Default), Manual.

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

This feature allows you to select the DRAM read/write speed when the
above feature set at Manual. The options are: Absent 10ns (Default), Absent
8ns.

Memory Hole At 15M Addr.

When you install a Legacy ISA card, this feature allows you to select the
memory hole address range of the ISA cycle when the processor
accesses the selected address area. Please read your card manual for detail
information. When disabled, the memory hole at the 14MB (or 15MB)
address will be treated as a DRAM cycle when the processor accesses the
14~16MB (or 15~16MB) address area.
The options are: 15M-16M, 14M-16M, Disabled (Default).

Read Around Write

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

Concurrent PCI/Host

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

Video RAM Cacheable

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

AGP Aperture Size

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

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AGP-2X Mode Support

This feature allows user to select the AGP mode be to 1x or 2x when an
AGP add-in card installed. However, when set at Enabled and the AGP card
only support 1x mode, the system will fall back 1x mode automatically.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

C2D Post-Write Buffer

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

Read DRAM Prefetch Buf

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

DRAM Read Request Rate

When the CPU asserts a cycle to the chipset, the chipset will delay 2T or 3T
to assert to DRAMs. The options are: 3T (Default), 2T.

OnChip USB

When enabled, this feature allows you to use the onboard USB feature.
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

USB Keyboard Support

This feature will appear only if the above item Onchip USB is set at
Enabled. Set this feature to Enabled to use a USB keyboard with your
system. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk

Set this field at Enabled to allow auto detection of DIMM clock speed.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Spread Spectrum Modulated

This feature is used to set the spread Spectrum to be center spread type or
down spread type. The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

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CPU Host/PCI Clock

This feature allows you to set the CPU/PCI clock frequency. The default
setting, Default, will detect your CPU/PCI clock frequency automatically.
The recommended CPU clock frequencies are 66 and 100MHz. The other
options may effect the system perfomance. If you set a unappropriate option
which leads to a booting problem, keep pressing the Insert key until the
display appears will solve it.
The options are: Default (Default), 68/34 MHz, 75/37 MHz, 83/41 MHz,
66/33 MHz, 103/34 MHz, 112/33 MHz, 133/44 MHz, 100/33 MHz.

Power Management Setup

Power Management

This item allows you to adjust the power management features. Select
Disable for disabling global power management features. Select User Define
for configuring your own power management features. MIN Saving initiates
all predefined timers in their minimum values. MAX Saving, on the other
hand, initiates maximum values.
The options are: User Define (Default), Min Saving, Max Saving.

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Video Off Option

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

Video Off Method

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

MODEM Use IRQ

This feature allows you to select the IRQ# to meet your modem's IRQ#.
The options are: 3 (Default), 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11.

HDD Power Down

The option lets the BIOS turn the HDD motor off when system is in
Suspend mode. Selecting 1 Min..15 Min allows you define the HDD idle
time before the HDD enters the Power Saving Mode.
The options 1 Min..15 Min will not work concurrently. When HDD is in the
Power Saving Mode, any access to the HDD will wake the HDD up.
The options are: Disable (Default), 1 Min..15 Min.

Doze Mode

When disabled, the system will not enter Doze mode. The specified time
option defines the idle time the system takes before it enters Doze mode.
The options are: Disabled (Default), 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 20, 30, 40 Min, 1 Hr.

Suspend Mode

When disabled, the system will not enter Suspend mode. The specified time
option defines the idle time the system takes before it enters Suspend mode.
The options are: Disabled (Default), 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 20, 30, 40 Min, 1 Hr.

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Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

The selection Delay 4 Sec. will allow the system shut down after 4 seconds
after the power button is pressed. The selection Instant-Off will allow the
system shut down immediately once the power button is pressed.
The settings are: Delay 4 Sec. (Default), or Instant-Off.

VGA

ON enables the power management timers when a no activity events is
detected in the VGA. OFF disables the PM timer even if a no activity event
is detected. The options are: OFF (Default), ON.

LPT & COM

LPT/COM enables the power management timers when a no activity event
is detected in the LPT and COM ports. LPT (COM) enables the power
management timers when a no activity event is detected in the LPT (COM)
ports. NONE to disable the PM timer even if a no activity event is detected.
The options are: LPT/COM (Default), LPT, COM, NONE.

HDD & FDD

ON will enable the power management timers when no activity event is
detected in the hard drive and floppy drive. OFF disables the PM timer even
if no activity event is detected. The options are: OFF, ON (Default).

DMA/master

To set this feature at ON activates that Power Management feautre (PM)
wake-up event for the DMA or bus master (of the LAN card or/and SCSI
card). The options are: OFF (Default), ON.

Wake Up On LAN

When set at Enabled, an input signal comes from the other client/server on
the LAN awakes the system from a soft off state if connected over LAN.
The options are Disabled or Enabled (Default).

Modem Ring Resume

An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an
incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.
The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

RTC Alarm Resume

Enabled allows you to set the time the system will be turned on from the
system power-off status. The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

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Primary INTR

Whe the Primary interrupt (the Primary option in the featuer of IRQ#
Activity) generates will make the Power Management feautre (PM) wake-up
event on. If set at OFF, all the primary interrupt will not wake-up the
systetm. The options are: OFF, ON (Default).

IRQ# Activity

After the time period which you set at in Suspend Mode Feature, the system
advances from Doze Mode to Suspend Mode in which the CPU clock stops
and the screen display is off. At this moment, if the IRQ activity which is
defined as Primary occurs, the system goes back to Full-on Mode directly.
If the IRQ activity which is defined as Secondary takes place, the system
enters another low power state, Dream Mode, in which the system will act
as Full-on Mode except that the screen display remains off until the
corresponding IRQ handler finishes, then back to Suspend Mode.
The options of IRQ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 are: Primary,
Secondary, Disabled.
The default values of IRQ 8, 15 are: Disabled.
The default value of IRQ 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 are: Primary.
The options of IRQ 9, 10, 11 are: Secondary.

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PNP OS Installed

If your operating system is a Plug-and-Play one, such as Windows NT,
Windows 95, select Yes. The options are: No (Default), Yes.

esources Controlled By

If set at Auto, the BIOS arranges all system resources. If there exists
conflict, select Manual. The options are: Auto (Default), Manual. The
manual options of IRQ- / DMA- assigned to are: Legacy ISA, PCI/ISA PnP.

Reset Configuration Data

When enabled, allows the system to clear the last BIOS configuration data
and reset with the default data. The options are: Enabled, Disabled
(Default).

IRQ Sequence

This feature allows you to select the PCI IRQ sequence. The options are: 15,
11, 10, 9, 12, 14, 5, 7, 3, 4; 9, 10, 11, 5, 7, 4, 3, 12, 15, 14 (Default).

CPU to PCI Write Buffer

When enabled, allows data and address access to the internal buffer of the
system controller; so the processor can be released from the waiting state.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

PCI Dynamic Bursting

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

PCI Master 0 WS Write

When enabled, allows a zero-wait-state-cycle delay when the PCI master
drive writes data to DRAM. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

PCI Delay Transaction

Enable this feature to abort the current CPI master cycle and to accept the
new PCI master request, it reaccepts the original PCI master and returns the
PCI data phase to the original PCI master.
The options are: Disabled, Enabled (Default).

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PCI Master Read Prefetch

When set at Enabled, the memory controller will prefetches data DRAM if
the PCI bus master reads data from DRAM.
The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

CI#2 Master 1 WS Write

When set at Enabled, it allows a one-wait-state TRDY# response if PCI bus
master writes data to target. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

PCI#2 Master 1 WS Read

When set at Enabled, it allows a one-wait-state TRDY# response if PCI bus
master reads data from target. The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

PCI IRQ Actived By

We suggest that you set this to its default configuration unless you are a
qualified technician. The options are: Level (Default), Edge.

Init Primary Display

When you install an AGP VGA card and/or a PCI VGA card on the board,
this feature allows you to select the initiation of the monitor display from
which card. The options are: PCI (Default), AGP.

Assign IRQ For VGA

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

Load BIOS Defaults

BIOS defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters
that allow minimum system performance. The OEM manufacturer may change
the defaults through MODBIN before the binary image burns into the ROM.

Load Setup Defaults

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features
which the system automatically detects.

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Integrated Peripherals

OnChip IDE Channel0

When enabled, allows you to use the onboard primary PCI IDE. If a hard
disk controller card is used, set at Disabled.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

OnChip IDE Channel1

When enabled, allows you to use the onboard secondary PCI IDE. If a hard
disk controller card is used, set at Disabled.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

IDE Prefetch Mode

When set at Enabled, it allows data to be posted to and prefetched from the
primary IDE data ports. Data prefetching is initiated when a data port read
occurs. The read prefetch eliments latency to the IDE data ports and allows
them to be performed back to back for the highest possible PIO data transfer
rates. The first data prot read of a sector is called the demand read.
Subsequent data port reads from the sector are called prefetch reads. The
demand read and all prefetch reads must be of the same size (16 or 32 bits).
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

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IDE HDD Block Mode

When enabled, the system executes read/write requests to hard disk in block
mode. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Primary Master PIO

Allows an automatic or a manual configuration of the PCI primary IDE
hard disk (master) mode.
The options are: Auto (Default), Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode

4.

Primary Slave PIO

Allows an automatic or a manual configuration of the PCI primary IDE
hard disk (slave) mode.
The options are: Auto (Default), Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode

4.

Secondary Master PIO

Allows an automatic or a manual configuration of the PCI secondary IDE
hard disk (master) mode.
The options are: Auto (Default), Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode

4.

Secondary Slave PIO

Allows an automatic or a manual configuration of the PCI secondary IDE
hard disk (slave) mode.
The options are: Auto (Default), Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, Mode

4.

Primary Master UDMA

Allows you to select the first PCI IDE channel of the first master hard disk
mode or to detect it by the BIOS if the hard disk supports UDMA (Ultra
DMA, faster than DMA).
The options are: Auto (Default), Disabled.

Primary Slave UDMA

Allows you to select the first PCI IDE channel of the first slave hard disk
mode or to detect it by the BIOS if the hard disk supports UDMA (Ultra
DMA, faster than DMA).
The options are: Auto (Default), Disabled.

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Allows you to select the second PCI IDE channel of the secondary master
hard disk mode or to detect it by the BIOS if the hard disk supports UDMA
(Ultra DMA, faster than DMA). The options are: Auto (Default), Disabled.

Secondary Slave UDMA

Allows you to select the second PCI IDE channel of the secondary slave
hard disk mode or to detect it by the BIOS if the hard disk supports UDMA
(Ultra DMA, faster than DMA). The options are: Auto (Default), Disabled.

Init Display First

When you install an AGP VGA card and/or a PCI VGA card on the board,
this feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display
from which card. The options are: PCI Slot (Default), AGP.

POWER ON Function

This feature provides you with several ways to power on the system; they
are: BUTTON ONLY (press the power button), Password (enter a password
to power on the system), Mouse Right (click the mouse right button), Mouse
Left (click the mouse left button), Hot Key (press the selected hot key). To
use this feature, you have to set the jumper KB_PWN in Chapter 2 at
Enable. The options are: BUTTON ONLY (Default), Password, Mouse
Right, Mouse Left, Hot Key.

KB Power On Password

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

Hot Key Power ON

When set POWER ON Function at Hot Key, this feature will appears on the
monitor. It allows you to select a hot key to power on your computer.
The options are: Ctrl-F1 (Default), Ctrl-F2, Ctrl-F3, Ctrl-F4, Ctrl-F5, Ctrl­F6, Ctrl-F7, Ctrl-F8, Ctrl-F9, Ctrl-F10, Ctrl-F2, Ctrl-F11, Ctrl-F12.

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KBC input clock

This feature allows you to select different KBC input clocks which your
keyboard actually supported. Please read your keyboard manual also for
more information. The options are: 6, 8 (Default), 12, 16 MHz.

Onboard FDC Controller

When enabled, the floppy diskette drive (FDD) controller is activated.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Onboard Serial Port 1

If the serial port 1 uses the onboard I/O controller, you can modify your
serial port parameters. If an I/O card needs to be installed, COM3 and
COM4 may be needed. The options are: 3F8/IRQ4 (Default), 3E8/IRQ4,
2F8/IRQ3, 2E8/IRQ3, Disabled.

Onboard Serial Port 2

If the serial port 2 uses the onboard I/O controller, you can modify your
serial port parameters. If an I/O card needs to be installed, COM3 and
COM4 may be needed. The options are: 2F8/IRQ3 (Default), 3E8/IRQ4,
2E8/IRQ3, 3F8/IRQ4, Disabled.

UART Mode Select

Allows you to select the IR modes if the serial port 2 is used as an IR port.
Set at Normal, if you use COM2 as the serial port as the serial port, instead
as an IR port. The options are: Normal (Default), IrDA, ASKIR.

RxD , TxD Active

This feature is available only if the item, UART 2 Mode, is set at ASKIR or
HPSIR. The feature allows you to select the active signals of the reception
end and the transmission end. This is for technician use only.
The options are: Hi, Lo (Default); Hi, Hi; Lo, Hi; Lo, Lo.

IR Transmission Delay

When Enabled, the transmission delays 4 characters-time (40 bit-time) if
SIR is changed from RX mode to TX mode. When Disabled, no
transmission delay if SIR is changed from RX mode to TX mode.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Onboard Parallel Port

Allows you to select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses
the onboard I/O controller.
The options are: 378/IRQ7 (Default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled.

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Parallel Port Mode

Allows you to connect with an advanced printer.
The options are: SPP (Default), EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP.

EPP Mode Select

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

ECP Mode Use DMA

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

Supervisor/User Password

To enable the Supervisor/User passwords, select the item from the Standard
CMOS Setup. You will be prompted to create your own password. Type your
password up to eight characters and press Enter. You will be asked to confirm
the password. Type the password again and press Enter. To disable password,
press Enter twice when you are prompted to enter a password. A message
appears, confirming the password is disabled. Under the BIOS Feature Setup, if
System is selected under the Security Option field and the Supervisor Password
is enabled, you will be prompted for the Supervisor Password every time you try
to enter the CMOS Setup Utility. If System is selected and the User Password is
enabled, you will be requested to enter the User Password every time you reboot
the system. If Setup is selected under the Security Option field and the User
Password is enabled, you will be prompted only when you reboot the system.

IDE HDD Auto Detection

The IDE Hard Disk Drive Auto Detection feature automatically configures your
new hard disk. Use it for a quick configuration of new hard drives. This feature
allows you to set the parameters of up to four IDE HDDs. The option with (Y)
are recommended by the system BIOS. You may also keys in your own
parameters instead of setting by the system BIOS. After all settings, press Esc
key to return the main menu. For confirmation, enter the Standard CMOS
Setup feature.

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Save and Exit Setup

After you have made changes under Setup, press Esc to return to the main
menu. Move cursor to Save and Exit Setup or press F10 and then press Y to
change the CMOS Setup. If you did not change anything, press Esc again or
move cursor to Exit Without Saving and press Y to retain the Setup settings.
The following message will appear at the center of the screen to allow you to
save data to CMOS and exit the setup utility: SAVE to CMOS and EXIT

(Y/N)?

Exit without Saving

If you select this feature, the following message will appear at the center of the
screen to allow you to exit the setup utility without saving CMOS
modifications: Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?

Award BIOS Flash Software

The board package provides BIOS flash software tool in the software utilities.
This software feature is provided for upgrading BIOS use. To start the program,
click on Browse CD in the main menu, 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
Web Site http:// www.fic.com.tw/.

CAUTION: Do not turn off or reset the computer during the
flash process.

Downloading BIOS File

Format a bootable system diskette by inserting an empty floppy disk into floppy
disk drive and by typing format a: /s, visit the FIC Web Site http://

www.fic.com.tw/. Please visit BIOS Update page in FIC Technical Support

section, then select the BIOS file you need. Download it to your bootable
diskette. The next two sections introduce you two ways to flash your old version
BIOS.

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Method 1: Upgrading BIOS File under DOS

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. Backup the old BIOS file.

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

Parameter CC stands for Clear CMOS. It is most frequently used. The other
parameters are listed in AWDFlash.txt file or Type {flash tool file}/?, please
read it if need. After press Enter key, a FLASH MEMORY WRITER menu will
appear. Enter the new BIOS file name with its extension file name into the text
box after File Name to Program . If you want to save your old BIOS (this is
recommend), select Y to Do You Want To Save Bios, then type the old BIOS
name and the extension after FILE NAME TO SAVE:. Select N to Do You
Want To Save Bios, if you do not want to save your old BIOS. After the
decision on saving the old BIOS or not (saving the old BIOS file is strongly
recommended), select Y to Are you sure to program when the next menu
appears; wait until a message shows Message: Power Off or Reset the

system.

Loading New BIOS Defaults

Once the BIOS has been flashed successfully,

1. remove the diskette and reboot the system.

2. Press Delete key to enter CMOS SETUP UTILITY menu while booting.

3. Select LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS and load the new BIOS default values.
Finally execute SAVE AND EXIT SETUP to complete the whole process.

Method 2: Flash BIOS During POST

Place the diskette containing the flash tool AWDFlash.exe and the new version
BIOS file (.bin file) in the diskette drive (assume the diskette drive is A.). Boot
the system up, while the message LT-F2” appears, to press ALT key and
F2 at the same time will start flashing BIOS, instead of doing it under the DOS
mode.

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NOTE: Please read Page 74 for Load BIOS Defaults and

Load Setup Defaults; Page 79 for Supervisor and User
Password setup; Page 79 for IDE HDD auto detection; Page
80 for Save & Exit setup; Page 80 for Exit without Saving;
Page 80 for BIOS flash procedures.

BIOS Setup

Detect Boot Virus By Trend

This feature starts the virus scan tool to detect if boot virus in boot sector of
the first hard disk drive when booting up.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

CPU Internal Cache

When enabled, improves the system performance. Disable this item when
testing or trouble-shooting. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

External Cache

When enabled, supports an optional cache SRAM.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

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CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

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

Quick Power On Self Test

When enabled, allows the BIOS to bypass the extensive memory test.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Boot From LAN First

This feature makes the system bootable by the remote server via LAN.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Boot Sequence (LS120/ZIP100)

Allows the system BIOS to first try to boot the operating system from the
selected disk drive.
The options are: A, C, SCSI (Default); C, A, SCSI; C, CDROM, A;
CDROM, C, A; D, A, SCSI; E, A, SCSI; F, A, SCSI; SCSI, A, C; SCSI, C,
A; C Only; LS/ZIP, C.

Swap Floppy Drive

Allows you to switch the order in which the operating system accesses the
floppy drives during boot up.
The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

Boot Up Floppy Seek

When enabled, assigns the BIOS to perform floppy diskette drive tests by
issuing the time-consuming seek commands.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Boot Up NumLock Status

When set to On, allows the BIOS to automatically enable the Num Lock
Function when the system boots up.
The options are: On (Default), Off.

Typematic Rate Setting

The term typematic means that when a keyboard key is held down, the
character is repeatedly entered until the key is released. When this item is
enabled, you may change the typematic repeat rate.
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

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Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

Sets the rate of a character repeat when the key is held down.
The options are: 6 (Default), 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.

Typematic Delay (Msec)

Sets the delay time before a character is repeated.
The options are: 250 (Default), 500, 750, 1000 millisecond.

Security Option

Allows you to set the security level of the system.
The options are: Setup (Default), System.

PS/2 Mouse Function Control

When stay with the default, Enabled; the system will detect the PS/2 mouse
and set IRQ12 service. When disabled, or no PS/2 mosue, the system will
relase IRQ12.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

If your operating system (OS) is OS/2, select the option OS2. Otherwise,
stay with the default setting Non-OS2.
The options are: Non-OS2 (Default), OS2.

Video BIOS Shadow

Allows the BIOS to copy the video ROM code of the add-on video card to
the system memory for faster access.
The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

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Chipset Features Setup

SDRAM CAS lattency Time

If any SDRAM DIMM is installed, this feature allows you to select the CAS
Latency. The options are: 3 (Default), 2.

DRAM Data Integrity Mode

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

System BIOS Cacheable

Select Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F000h-FFFFFh,
resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to
this memory area, a system error may result.
The options are: Disabled, Enabled (Default).

Video RAM Cacheable

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

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8 Bit I/O Recovery Time

The recovery time is the length of time, measured in CPU clocks, which the
system will delay after the completion of an input/output request. This
delay takes place because the CPU is operating so much faster than the
input/output bus that the CPU must be delayed to allow for the completion
of the I/O. The options are: 1 (Default), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, NA. Unit: Bus
clock.

16 Bit I/O Recovery Time

This item allows you to determine the recovery time allowed for 16 bit I/O.
The options are: 1 (Default), 2, 3, 4, NA. Unit: Bus clock.

Memory Hole At 15M-16M

For some special add-on cards, certain space in memory can be reserved for
ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16
MB. Selecting Enabled for memory hole supported, and Disabled for
memory hole not supported. The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

Passive Release

Set this option to Enabled to enable passive release for the Intel PIIX4E
chip. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

Delayed Transaction

Set this option to Enabled to enable delayed transactions for the Intel
PIIX4E chip. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled.

AGP Aperture Size (MB)

This option specifies the amount of system memory that can be used by the
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP).
The options are: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 (Default), 128, 256.

Spread Spectrum Modulated

This feature is used to set the spread Spectrum to be center spread type or
down spread type. The options are: Enabled, Disabled (Default).

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CPU Clock Frquency

This feature allows you to set the CPU clock frequency. The default setting,
Default, will detect your CPU clock frequency automatically. The
recommended CPU clock frequencies are 66 and 100MHz. The other
options may effect the system perfomance. If you set a unappropriate option
which leads to a booting problem, keep pressing the Insert key until the
display appears will solve it.
The options are: Default (Default), 75, 83, 66, 103, 112, 133, 100MHz.

Shutdown System Temp.

When Windows 98 installed, this feature helps to shutdown the system
when the system temperature is as high as the selected temperature to
prevent from the overheat problem.
The options are: 80oc/176oF (Default), Disabled, 70oc/158oF, 75oc/167oF.

System Hardware Monitor -

(CPU Warning Temperature, Current System Temp., Current CPU
Temperature, FAN1 Speed, Current FAN2 Speed, VCORE)

This feature allows end users and technicans to monitor the data provided
by the LDCM fucntion of this board.

Power Management Setup

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Power Management

This item allows you to adjust the power management features. Select
Disable for disabling global power management features. Select User
Defined for configuring your own power management features. MIN Saving
initiates all predefined timers in their minimum values. MAX Saving, on
the other hand, initiates maximum values. The options are: Disabled
(Default), User Defined, MIN Saving, MAX Saving.

PM Control by APM

The option No allows the BIOS to ignore the APM (Advanced Power
Management) specification. Selecting Yes will allow the BIOS wait for
APM's prompt before it enters Doze mode, Standby mode, or Suspend
mode. If the APM is installed, it will prompt the BIOS to set the system into
power saving mode when all tasks are done. The options are: No, Yes
(Default).

Video Off Method

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

Video Off After

This feature allows you to select under which mode to power off your
monitor. The options are: Standby, Doze, N/A, Suspend (Default).

MODEM Use IRQ

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

Doze Mode

When disabled, the system will not enter Doze mode. The specified time
option defines the idle time the system takes before it enters Doze mode.
The options are: Disable (Default), 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 20, 30, 40 Min, 1 Hr.

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Standby Mode

When disabled, the system will not enter the Standby mode. The specified
time option defines the idle time before enters Standby mode.
The options are: Disable (Default), 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 20, 30, 40 Min, 1 Hr.

Suspend Mode

When disabled, the system will not enter Suspend mode. The specified time
option defines the idle time the system takes before it enters Suspend mode.
The options are: Disable (Default), 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 20, 30, 40 Min, 1 Hr.

HDD Power Down

Selecting Disable will turn off the hard disk drive (HDD) motor. Selecting 1
Min..15 Min allows you define the HDD idle time before the HDD enters
the Power Saving Mode. The option When Suspend lets the BIOS turn the
HDD motor off when system is in Suspend mode. The options 1 Min..15
Min and When Suspend will not work concurrently. When HDD is in the
Power Saving Mode, any access to the HDD will wake the HDD up.
The options are: Disable (Default), 1 Min..15 Min, When Suspend.

Suspend Mode Option

When an ATX power supply installed, this feature offers an advanced way
to saving more power and prompt your system performance. If you stay with
the default setting, PowerOn Suspend option, the system will enter the
suspend mode (monitor off, CPU off) from full-on power status by press the
power button. If set at Suspend to Disk, however, the status will directly
back to the working stage of the system at the moment that is off. This can
be done owing to the system saves all the configurations to the hard disk
first (hard disk must have sufficient space to accomondate these data), then
shut off.
For using this feature, a command (see the NOTE below) is needed to be
excute while boot the system. The options are: PowerOn Suspend
(Default), Suspend to Disk.

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CAUTION:

1. If Windows 95 or DOS used, the command: ZVHDD /c

/file is recommended. The hard disk available space
must be larger than memory space plus 4MB.

2. If Windows NT or OS2 is used, the command: ZVHDD
/c /partition is recommended. It creates a new partition

in the hard disk. To make sure that at least one partition
is not used is important.

3. Suspend_to_Disk feature may fail if you have improper
add-on devices. For example, your PCI VGA adapter is
non-VESA complaint or your sound card is not Sound
Blaster compatible or does not have APM driver. It may
lead to data corruption.

Please read the related README file in the CD (or floppy
disk) that comes with this board for detail information before
your operate this feature.

Throttle Duty Cycle

When the system enters Doze mode, the CPU clock runs only part of the
time. You may select the percent of time that the clock runs.
The settings are 12.5 %, 25 %, 37.5 %, 50 %, 62.5 % (Default), 75%,

87.5%.

VGA Active Monitor

Enable this feature will cause any screen update to reload the global time.
The options are: Disabled (Default), Enabled.

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

This feature is designed for the case when you use an ATX power supply.
The selection Delay 4 Sec. will allow the system shut down after 4 seconds
after the power button is pressed. The selection Instant-Off will allow the
system shut down immediately once the power button is pressed.
The settings are Delay 4 Sec. (Default) or Instant-Off.

PWRON After PWR-Fail

When the system is shut down owing to the power failure, the system will
not be back to power on by itself. This feature allows you to set the system
back to which power status of the system when the system power is
resumed. The options are Former-Sts (Default), On, or Off.

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CPUFAN Off In Suspend

Enabling this feature will allow the CPU fan stop running when the system
enters Suspend mode. The options are Disabled or Enabled (Default).

Resume by Ring

An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an
incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state.
The options are Disabled or Enabled (Default).

Resume by LAN

When Enabled, this feature allows the system to resume normal operation if
connected over LAN. The options are Disabled or Enabled (Default).

Resume by Alarm

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
(Default) or Enabled.

Date (of Month) Alarm

If Resume by Ring is set at Enabled , this feature allows you to set the day of
the alarm starts when the RTC Alarm Resume From Soft Off is set to be
Enabled. The options are: 0 (Default), 1..31.

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

If Resume by Ring is set at Enabled , this feature allows you to set the time
of the alarm starts when the RTC Alarm Resume From Soft Off is set to be
Enabled. The options are: 7: 0: 0 (Default). hh (hour) - 0, 1, 2,.., 23; mm
(minute) - 0, 1, 2,..,59; ss (second) - 0, 1, 2,..,59.

IRQ 8 Break Suspend

You can turn On or Off monitoring of IRQ8 (the Real Time Clock) so it
does not awaken the system from Suspend mode. The settings are Disabled
(Default) or Enabled.

IRQ [3-7,9-15], NMI

When Enabled, an event occurring on each device uses these resources to
restart the global time for Standby mode. The settings are Disabled or
Enabled. The default setting is Enabled.

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Primary IDE 0, Primary IDE 1, Secondary IDE 0, Secondary IDE 1,
Floppy Disk, Serial Port, Parallel Port

Enable this feature will keep the system restarting the global time when the
selected device is active. The settings are Disabled or Enabled.
The default setting is Disabled, except Serial Port.

PNP/PCI Configuration

PNP OS Installed

If your operating system is a Plug-and-Play one, such as Windows 95, select
Yes. The options are: No (Default), Yes.

Resources Controlled By

If set at Auto, the BIOS arranges all system resources. If there exists
conflict, select Manual. The options are: Auto (default), Manual. The
manual options of IRQ- / DMA- assigned to are: Legacy ISA, PCI/ISA
PnP.

Reset Configuration Data

When enabled, allows the system to clear the last BIOS configuration data
and reset with the default data. The options are: Enabled, Disabled
(default).

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