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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A computing device, pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, monitors, printers, etc.)
certified to comply with the Class A limits may be attached to this computer.
Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to
radio and TV reception.
NOTICE: This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with this
user's manual, may cause interfere nce to radio and television reception. It
has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference in a resident ial
installation. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient the receiving antenna
• Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver
• Move the computer away from the receiver
• Plug the computer into a different outlet so that computer and
receiver are on different branch circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the supplier or an experienced
radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal
Communications Commission helpful :
"How to identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems". This
book is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
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WARNING:
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may
cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take
adequate measures.
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
F WARNING:
Your computer is provided with a battery -powered Real-Time Clock
circuit. There is a danger of explosion and risk of personal injury if the
battery is incorrectly replaced or mistreated. Do not attempt to disassemble
the battery, immerse it in water or dispose of it in fire.
Appendix A. Fast Ethernet PCI Bus Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I
1. The Feature of Intel 82559 ER Fast Ethernet PCI Controller. . . . . . I
2. The Feature of Intel 82559 Fast Ethernet PCI Controller. . . . . . . . . I
3. The Feature of Reltek8139C Fast Ethernet PCI Controller. . . . . . . .I
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Chapter 1. Precaution
This section is written to protect both user and the system. In order to
lengthen the service life of the system, please read this section carefully.
1.1 Check the Line Voltage
The operating voltage for the 3000 series (B64) use an internal micro
ATX power supply FT-8015 should cover the range of 115V / 230V AC,
otherwise the system may be damaged.
Rating Line Voltage Frequency
115 / 230V AC 90~132 / 180 ~ 264V AC 47/63 Hz
ê Caution:
The power supply use a voltage selector switch to select AC input
voltage of 115V or 230V. The switch will be set to the customer
required voltage position before being shipped.
1.2 Environmental Conditions
Place your 3000 series on a solid, level surface. Be sure to allow enough
space on each side so that you can have an easy access.
Avoid installing this system in an extremely hot or cold environment.
Avoid putting this system in a place exposed to direct sunlight, in a
closed car in the summer time, or near a heating device such as a stove.
Temperature: Operating Temperature: 5 °C ~ 35 °C.
Storage Temperature: -10 °C ~ 60 °C.
Do not use the system that has been left outdoors on a cold winter day.
The operating lowest ambient temperature is 5 °C.
Avoid moving the system rapidly from a hot place to a cold place or vice
versa. Otherwise, condensation may be caused form inside the system.
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Keep the system away from damp air, water and dust. The operating
ambient humidity is 20 ~ 80% (non - condensing). The Non - operating
Relative Humidity is 20% ~ 80% (non-condensing). Avoid putting a
water-filled container such as a vase on or near the system.
Do not put the system in a place of strong vibration which may cause
serious damage to the hard disk inside the system( if a hard disk is
installed inside).
Do not place the system too close to a radio, television, or other
communication systems to avoid interference.
1.3. Handle the System Carefully
Do not put heavy objects on the system except a small light monitor.
Do not turn the system upside down. Otherwise, the disk drive may not
work properly.
When transport the system outdoors, it is always advisable to protect it
from damage by inserting a protective diskette into the disk drive.
When the system is not in use, remember to cover the system and store
it with care.
When the system is not in use, remember to cover the system and store
it with care.
When Operation is faulty, double check the operation procedure, if the
problem persists, contact your supplier.
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Chapter 2. Getting Started
This chapter explains how to set up your new Book PC. It helps you
unpack the computer, identify all the parts, and put it all together.
2.1. Unpacking the package
Upon unpacking the 3000 series (B64) system, make sure that you have
the following items in good condition:
hAccessory Bag h3000 Series System Unit
hAC Power Cord hCD Driver Bank
JUMER
SETTING
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your
supplier immediately.
After you have removed all items, put the packing material and plastic
wraps into the packing box and move it to a storage area. Save them for
use when moving or shipping the computer.
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2.2. Introduction
The main board used in the 3000 series Book PC is an B64 all-in-one
motherboard which contains CPU, RAM, ROM BIOS, floppy disk drive
controller, IDE hard disk controller, VGA chip, etc. The Dimension for
Book PC 3000 series is 300 (W) x320 (L) x90(H)mm.
hOutside the System Unit
The system unit is the main body of a PC system. Its equipment and
structures define almost all of the features & functions of the PC system.
It is a box -like structure with a metal casing enclosing all its electronic
components.
The outside of the system unit has LED indicating lights and input /output
connectors on it. The casing is made of metal so as to help with heat
dissipation to assure the proper function of the inside components.
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2.3. Book PC 3000 Series Outlooking
2.3.1. The Front View
1. IR Port (option)
This infrared port complies with IrDA 1.0, IrDA 1.1 (SIR), and ASK
Standards which allow you to use wirelessly communication peripherals
such as a keyboard or mouse that comply with the standards Floppy
Disk Drive
2. Power indicator
When this green LED is lit, it indicates that system power is on.
When the LED is blinking, it indicates in suspend mode.
3.Hard Disk Drive Access LED
This glows when the computer is accessing the hard disk
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4.LAN LED indicator
When lit this green LED indicates that the system is currently online or
connected to the Network.
5.Reset button
Press this button to reset your computer
6.Power /Suspend button
•When the computer is in soft -off mode, pressing this button turns on the
computer power.
•When the computer power is fully on, pressing this button briskly (less
than 4 seconds) puts the system into Suspend mode and pressing it
briskly again ends Suspend mode.
•When the computer power is on, pressing this button for more than 4
seconds turns the computer power OFF (soft -off).
7.Slim CD-ROM Drive
This is the CD-ROM drive of your computer, often configured as
drive D. The indicator on the drive glows when the system is accessing
the CD-ROM drive.
8.Floppy disk drive
This is the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive (FDD) of your computer, refereed
to as driver A. The indicator on the FDD glows when the system is
accessing the floppy disk drive.
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2.3.2. The Bac k View
1. Power Connector
This is for connection the AC power cord
2. AC Input Selection
This is switch for selection 115 / 230V AC voltage.
3.USB Port
The Universal Serial Bus Port is for connecting the USB devices.
4. Microphone Connector
This can be connected to an external microphone
5. Line-In Connector (Audio Input Connector )
This can be connected to the line -out connector of any Hi-Fi set, radio set,
CD player, synthesizer, walkman, etc.
6. Line-Out Connector (Audio Output Connector )
This can be connected to a set of headphones, external speakers with
amplifier or an audio recording device.
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7.PS2 Keyboard Port
This 6-pin mini-Din port is for connecting a PS2 keyboard.
8. PS2 Mouse Port
This 6-pin mini-Din port is for connecting a PS2 mouse.
9. VGA Port
This 15-pin analog port is for connecting a display monitor
10. Parallel Port
This 25-pin port is for connecting a parallel port device such as parallel
printer.
11.Serial Port (COM2)
This 9-pin po rt is for connecting a serial device.
12. Serial Port (COM1)
This 9-pin port is for connecting a serial device.
13. RJ-45 LAN Connector (option)
This is for plugging the LAN cable into the connector.
14. Expansion slots
Behind this cover are three (3) expansion slots for installing expansion
cards.
15.TV Composite Port (option)
This port is for connecting to the AV terminal of TV
16. System Cooling Fan (option)
This is a 50mm x 50mm x 15 (height)mm DC fan built-in system.
17.Modem Port (option)
This is a RJ11 phone jack for connecting a internal modem.
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2.4 Setup Book PC 3000 Series
Setup the Book PC 3000 Series according to the following steps as listed
below. If you don't use the specified options, skip that step.
Step
2.4.1 Removing a Case
2.4.2 Setting the Jumpers and DIP Switches
2.4.3 Installing a CPU
2.4.4 Installing DIMMs
2.4.5 Installing a HDD/FDD/CD-ROM Drive
2.4.6 Installing a ISA/PCI Board
2.4.7 Installing Other Peripherals
2.4.7.1. Installing a Game Cable
2.4.7.2. Installing a Modem Daughter Card
2.4.7.3. Installing a TV Function
ê Caution :
Whenever you connect or disconnect any component, be sure that your
computer turned off and that your computer is disconnected from its
power sources. Plugging or unplugging any item when the computer is
receiving power can cause power surges and damage your computer.
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2.4.1 Removing the System Case
Before installing any component, you would have to remove the case of
the system unit. The procedures are illustrated below:
1.Use a screw driver to remove the two screws on both sides of the
system unit and three screws on the rear panel side of the system unit.
2. Slide off the system casing. ( See below figure )
When finish disassembly, reverse the steps. to secure the support
chassis to main system and slid back the system case.
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2.4.2 Setting Jumpers and DIP Switches
There are jumpers and DIP switches on the board of Book PC 3000.
You can set them to control how the system operates.
For three -pin jumpers, the jumper setting is 1-2 when the jumper
connects pins 1 and 2. The setting is 2-3 when pins 2 and 3 are
connected. You see a 1 and a 3 printed on the circuit board to identify
these pins. Also, one of the lines surrounding jumpers is thick, which
indicates pin NO.1.
To move a jumper from one position to another, use needle-nose pliers or
tweezers to pull it off the pins and move it to the desired position.
ê Caution
Be careful not to bend the jumper pins or damage any components on
the board.
Do not change settings for jumpers and DIP switches not covered in this
manual.
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nJumpers and DIP Switches Locations
The figure below shows the location of jumpers and the DIP switches on
the Book PC 3000 main board - B64 version 1.x.
CN1CN2CN3CN4CN7CN8
CN5
1
4
CN6
JP3
JP4
5126
34
12
1256125
U15
PCI SLOT1
BIOS
JP7
BAT1
82443BX-A
PCI SLOT2
JP1 JP2
U18
INTEL
U30
JP5
1
VIA
6
JP6
1
FW82371EB
VT82C596B
CN10
18
CN17CN16
1
1
CN11
CN13
11
U19
RAGE1284XL
2
1
JP8
12 11
1
2
CN14
CN15
1
1
1516
CN30
12
CN19
CN20
2
CN22
1
1
2
CN18
12
1
CN21
1
CN23
1211
JP9
12
PGA370
CN24
11
CN26
U33
CPU
CN25
1
168-PIN DIMM RAM SOCKET-DIMM 1
168-PIN DIMM RAM SOCKET-DIMM 2
2
781
CN28 CN29
CN27
* Jumper and Connector (Black area indicates pin 1).
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8065 AT Internal power supply
nTable for Jumper Location Description:
Use the information in the following table to change the jumpers and the
DIP switches.
Jumpers Functions
JP3, JP4
M-System DiskOnChip
JP5,JP6 AT/ATX Power Mode
JP7 CMOS Operation Mode
JP8, CPU Frequency Selection
U20,U23,U26,U28 8MB VGA RAM Configuration
U16,U22,,U25,U27 32MB VGA RAM Configuration
DIMM1,DIMM2 System RAM Configuration
JP1,JP2 COM port pin1, power selection
The Book PC 3000 Series (B64) contains a Socket 370, which can
accept the following CPU types.
l Intel® PPGA / FC-PGA processor.
Be sure to attach a CPU cooling fan to the CPU included in the package
after you install the CPU. It prevents the CPU from overheating.
ê Caution
To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the CPU, ground
yourself by touching a grounded metal surface before you touch the
CPU.
Do not remove the heat dissipation under the CPU cooling fan.
Do not touch the pins of the CPU. Dirt may cause a malfunction.
Follow these steps to install the CPU:
1.Check and confirm that the jumpers are correctly set for the CPU you
are going to install.
2.Lift the release lever of the Socket 370.
3.Align the pins of the CPU to the pin holes of the Socket 370. Be sure
to pay attention to the orientation of the CPU.
4.Push down the CPU into the Socket 370.
5.Push down the release lever and lock it.
6.Hook the hole in EIF clip for the CPU cooling fan onto the notch on the
socket 370.
7. Place the CPU cooling fan atop the CPU surface.
8.Push down the opposite side of the ZIF clip and hook it.
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9. Slide the head of the clip to left and lock it.
10. Co nnect the cooling fan cable to the socket. Be careful not to place
the cable on the CPU cooling fan.
Removing a CPU:
ê Caution
Before removing the CPU, turn off the system power; then wait for about
20 minutes until the heat radiation plate of the cooling fan and the CPU
cools down.
The CPU and the heat radiation plate are hot. They may cause burns.
To remove the CPU, reverse the installation steps.
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2.4.4 Installing a DIMM
Pull
Pull
The main board contains two DIMM sockets. You can insert one DIMM
or two DIMMs. However, it is recommended that you use two DIMMs of
the same type and same access speed.
ê Caution
To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the DIMM, ground
yourself by touching a grounded metal surface or using a ground scrap
before you touch the DIMM.
Do not touch the connector of the DIMM. Dirt may cause a malfunction.
Follow these steps to install the DIMMs:
1. Hold the DIMM with its notch to the front side of the Book PC and
insert it completely into the socket. A DIMM should be inserted into the
inner socket first. Guiding the hole at each end of the DIMM over the
retaining post at each end of the DIMM socket.
2. If you install two DIMMs, install the second DIMM using the same
procedure as above.
Note:
If DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out and
try again.
ê Caution
Make sure the DIMM is properly installed and locked by the tabs on both
sides of the socket.
Removing a DIMM:
To remove the DIMM, use your fingers or a small screwdriver to carefully
push away the plastic tabs that secure the DIMM at each end. Lift it out
of the socket.
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2.4.5 Installing HDD/FDD /CD -ROM Drive
You can install a 3.5 inches hard disk drive, a 3.5” Floppy disk and a slim
type CD -ROM in the Book PC 3000 series (B64) system.
ê Caution
Handle the HDD/FDD/CD-ROM drive gently. Do not bump or drop them.
Small shocks or vibrations could damage the drive.
h Follow these steps for the installation.
1.Remove four screws on both sides of Front Panel from the Book PC
3000.
2.Remove HDD/FDD/CD -ROM metal frame by loosen three screws on
front side bracket and one screw on right side of system bracket.
3.Fit the hard disk drive, floppy disk drive and CD-ROM into metal frame
and secure them with retaining screws.
HDD
FDD
CD-ROM
4.Slide the metal frame with HDD/FDD/CD -ROM back to Book
PC 3000. Fix the CD -ROM function board to back side of CD-ROM drive
with two screws.
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5. Connect the HDD/FDD/CD -ROM flat cable and its corresponding
power cable.
Removing a HDD/FDD/CD-ROM drive
To remove the hard disk drive, reverse the installation steps.
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2.4.6 Installing an ISA/PCI Board
The Book PC 3000 supports three expansion slots; one PCI, one ISA/PCI,
and one ISA slot. The manufacture provides following three Riser card
for selection. .
1. Riser Card without LAN: (standard bundled from manufacture )
2. Riser Card with RTL8139 LAN :(option)
3.Riser Card with Intel 82559 LAN: (option)
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ê Caution
Before installation, please note the maximum dimension of the interface
card to be fixed in the system housing is that : upper ISA –
120x185mm,
lower ISA – 120 x 155mm, upper PCI – 75 x 155mm, lower
PCI-75x155mm.
hFollow the steps on how to install an ISA/PCI board.
1. Please remove screws which fixed the expansion slot card on the
chassis and lift up the expansion slot card.
2. Lift up the expansion bracket next to the rear panel and take the metal
strips off by unfastening the screws.
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3.Replace metal stripe and fasten all the screws back to its proper
position . ( See below figure )
4.Press the expansion bracket which with new interface card back to the
system unit.
5.Press the expansion slot card back to the EISA slot on the main board
and insert the interface card into the expansion slot card.
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2.4.7. Installing Other Peripherals
The Book PC 3000 series (B64) system supports Game, Modem, and
TV functions. You can expand the functions by contacting your supplier.
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2.4.7.1. Installing a Game Cable
1.Lift up metal strips off from rear panel by unfastening the screws.
2.Replace metal strip to bracket of the Game cable’s and fasten
with two screws
3. Connect Game cable to main board CN30 of the system unit.
GAME CABLE
CN30
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2.4.7.2. Installing a Modem Daughter Card
Remove internal power supply by loosen 3pcs screws on rear panel
of the system unit.
2. Remove 2pcs screws fixed the Audio/USB/MDC board and system.
3. Connect phone cable to modem daughter card and fix modem
daughter card to Audio/USB/MDC board by fastening 2pcs copper stud
and retaining screws
4. Fix AV board with one bracket and connect to rear panel.
5. Connect phone cable from modem daughter card to AV board J2,
secure the retaining screws for the power supply unit.
AV BOARD(J2)
MODEM CARD(J2)
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2.4.7.3. Installing a TV function
1. First ensure the system main board bundled with TV chipset.
2. Fasten the AV board with metal bracket and fix to rear panel.
3. Connect AV cable from AV board J1 to system main board CN15.
AV BOARD(J1)
CN15
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2.5 System Assemblies
Following figure shows the various components of Book PC 3000
Series. .
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Chapter 3. Technical Specification
3.1. Specification
The Book PC 3000 Series was installed with a “B64” Socket 370
all-in-one main board. Following is the technical detail of the “B64” main
board.
Technical Specification for “B64” Main Board
Main Board “B64” all-in-one M/B
CPU Intel PPGA/ FC -PGA Processor
Co-processor Built-in CPU
Internal Cache Built-in CPU
External Cache Built-in CPU
System RAM 2 x 168pin DIMM sockets, support up to 512 MB
BIOS AWARD PnP BIOS
Core Logic Intel FW82443BX 66/100MHz FSB /
VIA VT82C693 66/100/133MHz FSB
Video Display On Board ATI Rage Pro 128, AGP 4X
Video RAM 8MB/32MB SDRAM
Audio ESS1989 3D support sound and software modem
I/O Controller SMSC37C602
HDD Controller Support one 40 -pin 2.54 pitch IDE pin-header
FDD Controller SMSC37C602 support one 40-pin 2.54mm
pitch pin-header with power
I/O Port 2 xSerial Port (FIFO) / 1 x Parallel Port
(EPP/ECP/SPP)
Keyboard &
Mouse Port
LAN port 1x RJ -45 LAN Jack / LAN Riser Card option :
USB port 2 x USB ports
ROM disk DiskOnChip Socket supported
TV-Out Port Option
Modem Port Option
Expansion Slot
on board
Power Supply Internal ATX 150W (FT-8015)
The content of this specification is subject to change without notice.
1 x PS2 Keyboard / 1x PS2 Mouse Port
FT-7365 Intel 82559C support WOL
FT-7366 Intel GD82559ER
FT-7329 RTL8139
FT standard on board 1xPCI/ISA
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3.2. Connector Pin Assignments
Use the information in the following table to change the connector.
Connectors Functions
JP1 COM1 VCC & 12V Selection:
JP2 COM2 VCC & 12V Selection
CN1,CN2 COM Port Power 5V/12V Selection (pin1)
CN3 Print Connector
CN4 VGA Connector
CN5 LAN
CN6 EXT-LAN Connector
CN7 PS2-Mouse
CN9 PS2 Keyboard
CN10,CN17 Power Connector
CN11 HDD Power Header
CN13 FDD Power Header
CN14 Power Push Button
CN15 AV Board Connector
CN18 MDC & Audio & USB Board Connector
CN16,CN23 System Fan Connector
CN19,CN22 IDE Connector
CN20 Floppy Disk Connector
CN21 CD-IN
CN27 Ext. USB Connector
CN28,CN29 USB Connector
CN24,CN25,CN26 LED Connector (CN26 Supports Book PC 3000
W M/B64)
CN30 EXT-GAME Port
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hCOM1 VCC & 12V Selection: JP1
Assignment JP1
Default 1-2
VCC 3-4
+12V 5-6
hCOM2 VCC & 12V Selection: JP2
Assignment JP2
Default 1-2
VCC 3-4
+12V 5-6
hSerial Port 1: CN1 /Serial Port 2: CN2
Pin # Assignment
1 Data carrier detect
2 Receive data
3 Transmit data
4 Data Terminal ready
5 Signal Ground
6 Data set ready
7 Request to send
8 Clear to send
9 Ring indicator
10 NC
Figure
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hParallel Port (D-SUB 25pin Female Connector): CN3
Pin # Assignment Pin # Assignment
1 Strobe (-) 14 Auto feed (-)
2 Data bit 0 15 Error (-)
3 Data bit 1 16 INIT (-)
4 Data bit 2 17 SLCT IN (-)
5 Data bit 3 18 Signal Ground
6 Data bit 4 19 Signal Ground
7 Data bit 5 20 Signal Ground
8 Data bit 6 21 Signal Ground
9 Data bit 7 22 Signal Ground
10 ACK (-) 23 Signal Ground
11 Busy 24 Signal Ground
12 Paper empty 25 Signal Ground
13 SLCT
Figure
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Figure
h VGA Connector (D -SUB 15-pin Female Connector): CN4
Pin # Assignment
1 Red signal
2 Green signal
3 Blue signal
4 NC
5 Ground
6 Red Ground
7 Green Ground
8 Blue Ground
9 +5V (via polyfuse)
10 Ground
11 NC
12 Data of monitor ID
(with 10K Ω pull high)
13 H Sync.
14 V Sync.
15 Clock of monitor ID
(with 10K Ω pull high)
hPS2 Mouse /PS2 Keyboard (Mini Din 6 Pin): CN8, CN9
Pin # Assignment
1a Mouse data
2a NC
3a Ground
4a +5V via Poly-fuse
5a Mouse clock
6a NC
1b Keyboard data
2b NC
3b Ground
4b +5V via Poly-fuse
5b Keyboard clock
6b NC
Figure
Keyboard
Mouse
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2
hPower Connector: CN10 for ATX Power ( FT-8015 ),3000
CN17 for AT Power (FT-8065 ),4000
Pin # Assignment Pin # Assignment Pin # Assignment
1 Reset 16 Data bit 14 31 IRQ 14
2 Ground 17 Data bit 0 32 NC
3 Data bit 7 18 Data bit 15 33 Disk address 1
4 Data bit 8 19 Ground 34 NC
5 Data bit 6 20 NC 35 Disk address 0
6 Data bit 9 21 IDE DRQ 36 Disk address 2
7 Data bit 5 22 Ground 37 Disk chip select
0
8 Data bit 10 23 Disk Write 38 Disk chip select
1
9 Data bit 4 24 Ground 39 Disk LED
10 Data bit 11 25 Disk read 40 Ground
11 Data bit 3 26 Ground 41 VCC
12 Data bit 12 27 Disk ready 42 VCC
13 Data bit 2 28 NC 43 Ground
14 Data bit 13 29 IDE DACK 44 Ground
15 Data bit 1 30 Ground
Figure
CN19
2
44
CN22
43 1
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hFloppy Disk Connector (34pin 2.54mm Pitch Pin-Header with
2
Housing): CN20
Pin # Assignment Pin # Assignment Pin # Assignment
1 Ground 13 Ground 25 Ground
2 Density select 14 Driver select 2 26 Track 00
3 Ground 15 Ground 27 Ground
4 Vcc 16 Motor on 1 28 Write protected
5 Ground 17 Ground 29 Ground
6 Vcc 18 Data direction 30 Read data
7 Ground 19 Ground 31 Ground
8 Index 20 Step motor active 32 Head select
9 Ground 21 Ground 33 Ground
10 Motor on 0 22 Write data 34 Disk change
11 Ground 23 Ground
12 Driver select 1 24 Write gate
Figure
hFan Connector: CN16, CN23
Pin # Assignment
1 +12V (Default)
2 Ground
Figure
12
1
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hExt. USB Port Connector (Pin -Header 8 Pin): CN27
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Vcc via Ploy -fuse 2 Vcc via Poly-fuse
3 USBPO - 4 USBP1 5 USBP0 + 6 USBP1 +
7 Signal ground 8 Signal ground
Figure
7
8
1
2
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hUSB Port Connector: CN28, CN29
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1a Vcc via Ploy -fuse 1b Vcc via Poly-fuse
2a USBPO 2b USBP1
3a USBP0 + 3b USBP1 +
4a Signal ground 4b Signal ground
Figure
Chapter 4. System Utility Setup
4.1.System Utility
This product provides following utility programs in system ROM and
in the CD disk driver bank.
BIOS Setup, for defining the configuration of the system
RTL8139 LAN configuration utility
DiskOnChip Configuration Utility
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4.2.BIOS Setup– Intel 815EB Chipset
Remark: We select the following model as sample to analysis how to
setup System BIOS. For other model or updated BIOS information,
please check with your supplier.
MODEL NET PC NC1 Series
CPU Intel Pentium II /III / SOCKET 370
M / B B61 supports Intel 815EB
BIOS AWARD
For above models of the NET PC NC1 computer's BIOS is supplied by
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. AWARD'S BIOS Flash ROM has a built-in
Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration.
This type of information is stored in battery -backed RAM of CMOS
chipset so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned
off.
4.2.1 Starting the BIOS Setup
Power on the computer and press <Del> immediately will allow you to
enter Setup. The other way to enter Setup is to power on the computer,
when the below message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen
during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del> key or
simultaneously press <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys.
TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT PRESS <CTRL-ALT-ESC> OR
<DEL> KEY
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter
Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON
pressing the "RESET" button on the system case. You may also restart
by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. If you do
not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an
error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to,
PRESS <F1> TO CONTINUE, <CTRL -ALT-ESC> OR <DEL> TO ENTER
SETUP
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4.2.2.Control Keys
Control Keys
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item to the left side
Right arrow Move to the item to the right side
Esc key Main Menu: Quit and do not save changes to CMOS.
Except Main Menu:
Exit current BIOS screen and return to Main Menu.
PgUp / “+” key Increase the numeric value or make changes
PgDn / “ −“ key
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and
F2,(Shift+F2)
key
F3 key Reserved
F4 key Reserved
F5 key Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS,
F6 key Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table,
F7 key Load the Setup default, only for Option Page Setup
F8 key Reserved
F9 key Reserved
F10 key Save all the CMOS value changes, only for Main Menu
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Option Page Setup Menu
Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color
forward, (Shift + F2) to select color backward
only for Option Page Setup Menu
only for Option Page Setup Menu
Menu
Description
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4.2.3 Main Menu
When the Main Menu is displayed, the following items can be selected.
Use arrow keys to select items and the Enter key to accept and enter the
sub-menu.
Standard CMOS setup
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
BIOS features setup
This setup page includes all the items of AWARD special enhanced
features.
Chipset features setup
This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features.
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Power Management setup
This category determines how much power consumption for system after
selecting below items. Default value is Disable.
PNP/PCI Configuration
This category specifies the value (in units of PCI bus clocks) of the
latency timer for this PCI bus master and the IRQ level for PCI device.
Load BIOS defaults
BIOS defaults indicates the most appropriate value of the system
parameter which the system would be in minimum performance.
Load setup defaults
Setup defaults indicates the values required by the system for the
maximum performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Change, set, or disable on board supers I/O function.
Supervisor password & Password setting
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the
system and Setup, or just to Setup.
IDE HDD auto detection
Automatically configure hard disk parameters.
Save & exit setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit without save
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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4.2.4 Standard CMOS Setup
In the standard CMOS menu, you can set the system clock and calendar,
record disk drive parameters and the video subsystem type, and select
the type of errors that stop the POST ( Power On Self Test).
Date
The date format is <day>, <date> <month> <year>. Press <F3> to show
the calendar.
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Item Description
Day The day of week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS is
read only
Date The date, from 1 to 31 (or the max imum allowed in the
month), can key in the numerical / function key
Month The month, Jan. through Dec.
Year The year, depend on the year of BIOS
Time
The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>. Which accepts both
function keys or numerical keys The time is calculated based on the
24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
Primary master / Primary slave / Secondary master / Secondary slave
The categories identify the types of hard disk drive C or drive D that has
been installed in the computer. There are 45 predefined types and 1
user definable types and 1 automatic type for Normal BIOS. Type 1 to
Type 45 are predefined. Type User is user-definable. Type Auto is
auto-definition by your computer.
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<−> to select a numbered hard disk type or
type the number and press <Enter>. Note that the specifications of your
drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard
disk drive type is not matched or listed in 1 to 45, you can use Type User
or Auto to define your own drive type manually or automatically.
If you select Type User, related information is asked to be entered to the
following items. Enter the information di rectly from the keyboard and
press <Enter>. This information should be provided in the
documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
If the controller of HDD interface is ESDI, the selection shall be “Type 1”.
If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”.
If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be
“None”.
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Item Description
CYLS. number of cylinders
HEADS number of heads
PRECOMP write precom
LANDZONE landing zone
SECTORS number of sectors
MODE HDD access mode
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE or Auto and press
<Enter>.
Drive A / Drive B
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that
have been installed in the computer.
Item Description
None No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25
in
1.2M, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 megabyte capacity
720K, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 720 kilobyte capacity
1.44M, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 megabyte capacity
2.88M, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 megabyte capacity
Video
The category selects the type of adapter used for the primary system
monitor that must match your vid eo display interface and monitor.
Item Description
EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/video Graphics Array. For
CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode
CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode
MONO Monochrome adapter, includes high resolution monochrome
5-1/4 inch PC-type standard drive; 360 kilobyte capacity
EGA, VGA, SVGA, or PGA monitor adapters.
adapters
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Halt on
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is
detected during power up.
Item Description
No errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will
stop and you will be prompted.
All errors The system boot will stop for any error that may be detected.
All, But
Keyboard
All, But
Diskette
All, But
Disk/Key
Memory
The category is display -only which is determined by POST (Power On
Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or
conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base
memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the
motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed
on the motherboard.
Extended Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the
POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1MB in the CPU's
memory address map.
Other Memory
This refers to the memory located in the 640K to 1024K address space.
This is memory that can be used for different applications. DOS uses
this area to load device drivers to keep as much base memory free for
application programs. Most use for this area is Shadow RAM.
The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop
for all other errors.
The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for
all other errors.
The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it
will stop for all other errors.
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Total Memory
System total memory is the sum of basic memory, extended memory, and
other memory.
4.2.5 BIOS Features Setup
This menu sets up the BIOS feature.
Virus Warning
This category flashes on the screen. During and after the system boots
up, any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard
disk drive will halt the system and the following error message will appear,
in the mean time, you can run an anti-virus program to locate the
problem.
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WRNING !
Disk boot sector is to be modified
Type "Y" to accept write or "N" to abort write AWARD Software, Inc.
Item Description
Enabled Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a
warning message to appear when anything attempts to
access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.
Disabled No warning message to appear when anything attempts to
access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.
! Note:
This function is available only for DOS and other OSes that do not trap
INT13.
CPU Internal Cache / External Cache
These two categories speed up memory access. However, it depends
on CPU/chipset design. The default value is Enable. If your CPU is
without Internal Cache then this item “CPU Internal Cache” will not
appear.
Quick Power On Self Test
This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on
the computer. If it is set to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some check
items during POST.
Item Description
Enabled Enable quick POST
Disabled Normal POST
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Boot Sequence
This category determines which drive computer searches first for the disk
operating system (i.e., DOS). Default value is A, C.
Item Description
A, C, SCSI System will first search the floppy disk drive then hard
disk drive for booting purpose
C, A, SCSI System will first search the hard disk drive then floppy
disk drive for booting purpose
C, CDROM, A System will first search the harddisk drive then CDROM
drive and the next is floppy disk drive for booting
purpose
CDROM, C, A System will first search the CDROM drive then harddisk
drive and the next is floppy disk drive for booting
purpose
D, A, SCSI System will first search the hard disk D drive then
floppy disk dri ve for booting purpose
E, A, SCSI System will first search the hard disk E drive then floppy
disk drive for booting purpose
F, A, SCSI System will first search the hard disk F drive then floppy
disk drive for booting purpose
SCSI, A, C System will first search the SCSI hard disk drive then
floppy disk drive for booting purpose
SCSI, C, A System will first search the SCSI hard disk drive then
hard disk drive for booting purpose
C only System only search the hard disk drive for booting
purpose
LS/ZIP, C System will first search the LS120 drive then hard disk
drive for booting purpose
Swap Floppy Drive
Item Description
Enabled Enable Floppy Drives A and B Swap function
Disabled Disable Floppy Drives A and B Swap function
Boot Up Floppy Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or
80 tracks. 360K type is 40 tracks while 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80
tracks.
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Item Description
Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine if it is 40 or
80 tracks. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or
1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks.
Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track
number. Note that there will be no warning message if the
drive installed is 360K.
Boot Up NumLock Status
The default value is On.
Item Description
On Keypad is number keys after boot -up
Off Keypad is arrow keys after boot -up
Gate A20 Option
This entry allows you to select how the gate A20 is handled. The gate
A20 is a device used to address memory above 1 Mbytes. Initially, the
gate A20 was support, it is more common, and much faster, for the
chipset to provide support for A20.
Item Description
Normal Handling gate A20 by keyboard
Fast Handling gate A20 by chipset
Typematic Rate Setting
This determines the typematic rate .
Item Description
Enabled Enable typematic rate and typematic delay programming
Disabled Disable typematic rate and typematic delay programming.
The system BIOS will use default value of this 2 items and
the default is controlled by keyboard.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
When the typematic rate setting is enabled, this selection allows you
select the rate at which the key is accelerated.
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Item Description
6 6 characters per second
8 8 characters per second
10 10 characters per second
12 12 characters per second
15 15 characters per second
20 20 characters per second
24 24 characters per second
30 30 characters per second
Typematic Delay (Msec)
When the typematic rate setting is enabled, this selection allows you to
select the delay between when the key was first depressed and when the
acceleration begins.
Item Description
250 250 msec
500 500 msec
750 750 msec
1000 1000 msec
Security Option
This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just
to Setup.
Item Description
System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied
if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if
the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
! Note:
To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and then
you will be asked to enter password. Do not type anything and just
press <Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is disabled, the
system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
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PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
It determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with
PCI/VGA or not.
Item Description
Enable When PCI/GA works with MPEG ISA/VESA VGA card
Disable When PCI/VGA doesn‘t work with MPEG ISA/VESA
card
Assign IRQ For VGA
This item allows you to assign an IRQ for VGA use.
Item Description
Enabled Allowed
Disabled Restricited
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
This item allows you to access the memory that over 64MB in OS2.
Item Description
Non-OS2 OS2 cannot access the memory address
over 64MB
OS2 OS2 can access the memory address
over 64MB
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Enable, support hard disk drive quick start up function when re -boot
system.
The Choice: Enable, Disable
Report No FDD for WIN 95
Item Description
Yes Release IRQ channel for system after disable FDD function
No Without release IRQ channel for system after disable FDD
function
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Video BIOS Shadow
BIOS Shadow
It determines whether system BIOS will be copied to RAM or the system
BIOS is always shadow to support LBA HDD.
Item Description
Enabled System shadow is enabled
Disabled System shadow is disabled
Video ROM Shadow
It determines whether video ROM will be copied to RAM, however, it is
optional from chipset design. Video Shadow will increase the video
speed.
Item Description
Enabled Video shadow is enabled
Disabled Video shadow is disabled
C8000 - CBFFF Shadow / CC000 - CFFFF Shadow / D0000 - D3FFF
Shadow / D5000 - D7FF Shadow /D8000 - DBFFF Shadow / DC000 DFFFF Shadow
These categories determine whether optional ROMs will be copied to
RAM. An example of such option ROM would be support of SCSI add-on
card.
Item Description
Enabled Optional shadow is enabled
Disabled Optional shad ow is disabled
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4.2.6 Chipset Feature Setup
In the chipset feature setup menu, you can set the following items for
chipset feature.
Auto Configuration
Auto Configuration selects predetermined optimal values of chipset
parameters.
When Disabled, chipset parameters revert to setup information stored in
CMOS.
Many fields in this screen are not available when Auto Configuration is
Enabled.
The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.
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EDO DRAM Speed Selection
Item Description
50ns DRAM Timing Type.
60ns DRAM Timing Type.
EDO CASx# MA Wait State
You could select the wait state timing control type of EDO DRAM CAS MA
(memory address bus).
The choice: 1, 2.
EDO RASx# Wait State
You could select the wait state timing control type of EDO DRAM CAS MA
(memory address bus).
The choice: 1, 2.
SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay
You can select RAS to CAS Delay time in HCLKs of 2/2 or 3/3. The
system board designer should set the values in this field, depending on
the SDRAM installed. Do not change the values in this field unless you
change specifications of the installed SDRAM or the installed CPU.
The Choice: 2, 3.
SDRAM RAS Precharge Time
Defines the length of time for SDRAM Row Address Strobe is allowed to
precharge.
The Choice: 2, 3.
SDRAM CAS latency Time
Define the length of time for SDRAM CAS latency time.
The Choice: 2, 3.
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SDRAM Precharge Control
Defines the length of time for Row Address Strobe is allowed to
precharge.
The Choice: Disable, Enable.
DRAM Data Integrity Mode
Select Parity or ECC (error-correcting code), according to the type of
installed DRAM.
The Choice: Non -ECC, 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.
Video BIOS Cacheable
Select Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS ROM at
C0000h-F7FFFh, resulting in better video performance. However, if any
program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
Item Description
Enabled Video BIOS access cached
Disabled Video BIOS access not cached
Video RAM Cacheable
Select Enabled allows caching of the video RAM, resulting in better
system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory
area, a system error may result.
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.
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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.
This item allows you to determine the recovery time allowed for 8 bit I/O.
Choices are from NA, 1 to 8 CPU clocks.
16 Bit I/O Recovery Time
This item allows you to determine the recovery time allowed for 16 bit I/O.
Choices are from NA, 1 to 4 CPU clocks.
Memory Hole At 15M -16M
In order to improve performance, cert ain space in memory can be
reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memory
space location 15-16MB.
Passive Release
When Enabled, CPU to PCI bus accesses is allowed during passive
release. Otherwise, the arbiter only accepts another PCI master access
to local DRAM.
The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.
Delay Transaction
The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delay
transactions cycles. Select Enabled to support compliance with PCI
specification version 2.1.
The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.
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AGP Aperture Size (MB)
Select the size of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture. The
aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for
graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range
are forwarded to the AGP without any translation. See
www.agpforum.org for AGP information.
The Choice: 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256
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4.2.7 Power Management Setup
In the power management menu, you can set the following items for
power management.
Power Management
This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving
and is directly related to the following modes:
1. Doze Mode
2. Standby Mode
3. Suspend Mode
4. HDD Power Down
There are four selections for Power Management, three of which have
fixed mode settings.
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Item Description
Disable
(default)
Min.
Power
Saving
Max.
Power
Saving
User
Defined
PM Control By APM
The option of power management is subject to the operation system
which supports APM (Advanced Power Management ) function; e.g. WIN
95 /WIN 98.
When enabled, an Advanced Power Management device will be activated
To enhance the Max. Power Saving mode and stop the CPU internal
clock. If the Max. Power Saving is not enabled, this will be preset to No.
Suspend Mode = 1 min., and HDD Power Down = 1 min.
Allows you to set each mode individually. When not
disabled, each of the ranges are from 1 min. to 1 hr. except
for HDD Power Down which ranges from 1 min. to 15 min.
and disable.
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Video Off Method
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
Item Description
V/H
SYNC+Blank
Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
DPMS Initial display power management signaling.
Video Off After
When enabled, this feature allows the VGA adapter to operate in a power
saving mode.
Item Description
N/A Monitor will remain on during power saving modes.
Suspend Monitor blanked when the system enters the Suspend mode.
Standby Monitor blanked when the system enters Standby mode.
Doze Monitor blanked when the system enters any power saving
MODEM Use IRQ
Name the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the modem (if any) on
your system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system.
The choices: NA, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11
Doze Mode
When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the CPU clock
will run at slower speed while all other devices still operate at full speed.
Standby Mode
When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the CPU clock
will run at lower speed and the video would be shut off while all other
devices still operate at full speed.
Suspend Mode
When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, all devices
except the CPU will be shut off.
This selection will cause the system to turn off the
vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write
blanks to the video buffer.
mode.
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HDD Power Down
When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the hard disk
drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.
Throttle Duty Cycle
When the system enters Doze mode, the CPU clock runs only part of the
time. You may select the perc ent of time that the clock runs.
The Choice: 12.5%, 25.0%, 37.5%, 50.0%, 62.5%, 75.0%
PCI/VGA Act Monitor
When Enabled, any video activity restarts the global timer for Standby
mode.
The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
When Enabled, turning the system off with the on/off button places the
system in a very low -power-usage state, with only enough circuitry
receiving power to detect power button activity or Resume by Ring
activity.
The Choice: Instant -Off, Delay 4 Sec.
PowerOn 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 power off state.
The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.
Resume by Alarm
To set Date and Time to resume the system.
Wake Up On LAN
An input signal on the mainboard control by LAN chip awakens the
system from power off state. The W-O-L will function when this system
connected to ATX power supply.
The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.
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IRQ 8 Break Suspend
You can Enable or Disable monitoring of IRQ8 so it does not awaken the
system from Suspend mode.
The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.
Reload Global Timer Events
When Enabled, an event occurring on each device listed below restarts
the
global time for Standby mode.
IRQ[3 -7, 9-15], NMI
Primary IDE 0
Primary IDE 1
Secondary IDE 0
Secondary IDE 1
Floppy Disk
Serial Port
Parallel Port
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4.2.8. PnP/PCI Configuration
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal
Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate
at speed nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with
its own special components. This section covers some very technical
items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should
make any changes to the default settings.
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PnP OS Installed
Select “Yes” if the system-operating environment is Plug-and-Play aware
(e.g., Windows 95).
The Choice: Yes and No.
Resource Controlled by
The Award Plug and Play BIOS can automatically configure all the boot
and Plug and Play -compatible devices. If you select Auto, all the
interrupt request (IRQ) and DMA assignment fields disappear, as the
BIOS automatically assign them.
The choice: Auto and Manual.
Reset Configuration Data
Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset
Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you
have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused
such a serious conflict that the operating system cannot boot.
The choice: Enabled and Disabled.
IRQ n Assigned to
When resources are controlled manually, assign each system interrupt as
one of the following types, depending on the type of device using the
interrupt:
Legacy ISA Devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification,
requiring a specific interrupt (such as IRQ4 for serial port 1).
PCI/ISA PnP Devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard, whether
designed for PCI or ISA bus architecture.
DMA n Assigned to
PCI/ISA PnP Devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard, whether
designed for PCI or ISA bus architecture. When resources are
controlled manually, assign each system DMA channel as one of the
following types, depending on the type of device using the interrupt:
Legacy ISA Devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification,
requiring a specific DMA channel.
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PCI/ISA PnP Devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard, whether
designed for PCI or ISA bus architecture.
Used MEM base addr
Select a base address for the memory area used by any peripheral that
requires high memory.
The Choice: C800, CC00, D000, D500, D800, DC00, N/A.
Assign IRQ for USB
Enable / Disable system to assign IRQ channel to USB devices.
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4.2.9.Integrated Peripherals
The menu sets up the connections between the CPU and the I/O ports
and the hard disk controllers.
The printer unit specialized for the POS 500 uses COM3 and is assigned
to 3E8h/IRQ 11.
The touch panel uses COM4 and is assigned to 2E8h/IRQ 10.
IDE HDD Block Mode
This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer
data to and from your hard disk drive (HDD).
Item Description
Enabled IDE controller uses block mode.
Disabled IDE controller uses standard mode.
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IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input / Output) fields let you set a PIO
mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE
interface supports.
Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. In
Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mod e for each
device.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
Ultra DMA/33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive
supports it and the operating environment includes a DMA driver
(Windows 95 OSR2 or a third -party IDE bus master driver). If your hard
drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA/33, select Auto to
enable BIOS support.
The Choice: Auto, Disabled
On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support
for two IDE channels. Select Enabled to activate each channel
separately.
USB Keyboard support
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB)
controller and you have a USB keyboard.
The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.
Onboard FDD Controller
This should be enabled if your system has a floppy disk drive (FDD)
installed on the system board and you wish to use it. Even when so
equipped, if you add a higher performance controller, you will need to
disable this feature.
The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.
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Onboard Serial Port 1/Port 2
This item allows you to determine access onboard serial port 1/port 2
controller with which I/O addresses.
The Choice: 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, Disabled, Auto.
Onboard Parallel Port
Select a logical LPT po rt name and matching address for the physical
parallel (printer) port.
The choice: 378H/IRQ7, 278H/IRQ5, 3BCH/IRQ7, Disabled.
Parallel Port Mode
Select an operating mode for the onboard parallel port. Select Compatible
or Extended unless you are certain both your hardware and software
Select a DMA channel for the port. Choices are 3, 1.
4.2.10 Password Setting
When you select this function, a message appears at the center of the
screen:
ENTER PASSWORD:
Type a password, up to eight characters, and press the Enter key.
Typing a password clears any previously entered password from CMOS.
Now the message changes:
CONFIRM PASSWORD:
Again, type the password and press the Enter key.
To clear the password, simply press the Enter key when asked to enter a
password. Then the password function is disabled.
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To abort the process at any time, press the Esc key.
In the Security Option item in the BIOS Features Setup screen, select
System or Setup:
Item Description
System
Enter a password each time the system boots
and whenever you enter setup.
Setup IDE controller uses standard mode.
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4.3.BIOS Setup – VIA VT82C693 Chipset
Remark: We select the following model as sample to analysis how to
setup System BIOS. For other model or updated BIOS information,
please check with your supplier.
MODEL BOOK PC 3000 (B64) Series
CPU Intel Pentium II /III SOCKET 370
M / B B64 support VT82C693
BIOS AWARD
For above models of the 3000 series computer's BIOS is supplied by
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. AWARD'S BIOS Flash ROM has a built-in
Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration.
This type of information is stored in battery -backed RAM of CMOS
chipset so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned
off.
4.3.1 Starting the BIOS Setup
Power on the computer and press <Del> immediately will allow you to
enter Setup. The other way to enter Setup is to power on the computer,
when the below message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen
during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del> key or
simultaneously press <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys.
TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT PRESS <CTRL-ALT-ESC> OR
<DEL> KEY
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter
Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON
pressing the "RESET" button on the system case. You may also restart
by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. If you do
not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an
error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to,
PRESS <F1> TO CONTINUE, <CTRL -ALT-ESC> OR <DEL> TO ENTER
SETUP
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4.3.2.Control Keys
Control Keys
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item to the left side
Right arrow Move to the item to the right side
Esc key Main Menu: Quit and do not save cha nges to CMOS.
Except Main Menu:
Exit current BIOS screen and return to Main Menu.
PgUp / “+” key Increase the numeric value or make changes
PgDn / “ −“ key
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and
F2,(Shift+F2)
key
F3 key Reserved
F4 key Reserved
F5 key Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS,
F6 key Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table,
F7 key Load the Setup default, only for Option Page Setup
F8 key Reserved
F9 key Reserved
F10 key Save all the CMOS value changes, only for Main Menu
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Option Page Setup Menu
Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color
forward, (Shift + F2) to select color backward
only for Option Page Setup Menu
only for Option Page Setup Menu
Menu
Description
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4.3.3 Main Menu
When the Main Menu is displayed, the following items can be selected.
Use arrow keys to select items and the Enter key to accept and enter the
sub-menu.
Standard CMOS setup
This setup page includ es all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
BIOS features setup
This setup page includes all the items of AWARD special enhanced
features.
Chipset features setup
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This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features.
Power Management setup
This category determines how much power consumption for system after
selecting below items. Default value is Disable.
PNP/PCI Configuration
This category specifies the value (in units of PCI bus clocks) of the
latency timer for this PCI bus master and the IRQ level for PCI device.
Load BIOS defaults
BIOS defaults indicates the most appropriate value of the system
parameter which the system would be in minimum performance.
Load setup defaults
Setup defaults indicates the values required by the system for the
maximum performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Change, set, or disable on board supers I/O function.
Supervisor password & Password setting
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the
system and Setup, or just to Setup.
IDE HDD auto detection
Automatically configure hard disk parameters.
Save & exit setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit without save
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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4.3.4 Standard CMOS Setup
In the standard CMOS menu, you can set the system clock and calendar,
record disk drive parameters and the video subsystem type, and select
the type of errors that stop the POST ( Power On Self Test).
Date
The date format is <day>, <date> <month> <year>. Press <F3> to show
the calendar.
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Item
Day The day of week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS
is read only
Date The date, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the
month), can key in the numerical / function key
Month The month, Jan. through Dec.
Year The year, depend on the year of BIOS
Time
The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>. Which accepts both
function keys or numerical keys The time is calculated based on the
24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
Primary master / Primary slave / Secondary master / Secondary slave
The categories identify the types of hard disk drive C or drive D that has
been installed in the computer. There are 45 predefined types and 1
user definable types and 1 aut omatic type for Normal BIOS. Type 1 to
Type 45 are predefined. Type User is user-definable. Type Auto is
auto-definition by your computer.
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<−> to select a numbered hard disk type or
type the number and press <Enter>. Note that the specifications of your
drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard
disk drive type is not matched or listed in 1 to 45, you can use Type User
or Auto to define your own drive type manually or automatically.
If you select Type User, related information is asked to be entered to the
following items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and
press <Enter>. This information should be provided in the
documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
If the controller of HDD interface is ESDI, the selection shall be “Type 1”.
If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”.
If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be
“None”.
Description
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Item Description
CYLS. number of cylinders
HEADS number of heads
PRECOMP write precom
LANDZONE landing zone
SECTORS number of sectors
MODE HDD access mode
If a hard disk has not been installed selec t NONE or Auto and press
<Enter>.
Drive A / Drive B
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that
have been installed in the computer.
Item Description
None No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch PC-type standard drive; 360 kilobyte
capacity
1.2M, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 megabyte
capacity
720K, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 720 kilobyte capacity
1.44M, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 megabyte capacity
2.88M, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 megabyte capacity
Video
The category selects the type of adapter used for the primary system
monitor that must match your video display interface and monitor.
Item Description
EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/video Graphics Array. For
EGA, VGA, SVGA, or PGA monitor adapters.
CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode
CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode
MONO Monochrome adapter, includes high resolution
monochrome adapters
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Halt on
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is
detected during power up.
Item Description
No errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will
stop and you will be prompted.
All errors The system boot will stop for any error that may be detected.
All, But
Keyboard
All, But
Diskette
All, But
Disk/Key
Memory
The category is display -only which is determined by POST (Power On
Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or
conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base
memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on
the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory
installed on the mothe rboard.
Extended Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during
the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1MB in the
CPU's memory address map.
Other Memory
This refers to the memory located in the 640K to 1024K addres s
space. This is memory that can be used for different applications.
DOS uses this area to load device drivers to keep as much base
memory free for application programs. Most use for this area is
Shadow RAM.
The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop
for all other errors.
The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for
all other errors.
The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it
will stop for all other errors.
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Total Memory
System total memory is the sum of basic memory, extended memory,
and other memory.
4.3.5 BIOS Features Setup
This menu sets up the BIOS feature.
Virus Warning
This category flashes on the screen. During and after the system
boots up, any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of
the hard disk drive will halt the system and the following error
message will appear, in the mean time, you can run an anti-virus
program to locate the problem.
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WRNING !
Disk boot sector is to be modified
Type "Y" to accept write or "N" to abort write AWARD Software, Inc.
Item Description
Enabled Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a
warning message to appear when anything attempts to
access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.
Disabled No warning message to appear when anything attempts to
access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.
! Note:
This function is available only for DOS and other OSes that do not
trap INT13.
CPU Internal Cache / External Cache
These two categories speed up memory access. However, it
depends on CPU/chipset design. The default value is Enable. If
your CPU is without Internal Cache then this item “CPU Internal
Cache” will not appear.
This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power
on the computer. If it is set to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some
check items during POST.
Item Description
Enabled Enable quick POST
Disabled Normal POST
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Boot Sequence
This category determines which drive computer searches first for the
disk operating system (i.e., DOS). Default value is A, C.
Item Description
A, C, SCSI System will first search the floppy disk drive then hard
disk drive for booting purpose
C, A, SCSI System will first search the hard disk drive then floppy
disk drive for booting purpose
C, CDROM, A System will first search the harddisk drive then CDROM
drive and the next is floppy disk drive for booting
purpose
CDROM, C, A System will first search the CDROM drive then harddisk
drive and the next is floppy disk drive for booting
purpose
D, A, SCSI System will first search the hard disk D drive then
floppy disk drive for booting purpose
E, A, SCSI System will first search the hard disk E drive then floppy
disk drive for booting purpose
F, A, SCSI System will first search the hard disk F drive then floppy
disk drive for booting purpose
SCSI, A, C System will first search the SCSI hard disk drive then
floppy disk drive for booting purpose
SCSI, C, A System will first search the SCSI hard disk drive then
hard disk drive for booting purpose
C only System only search the hard disk drive for booting
purpose
LS/ZIP, C System will first search the LS120 drive then hard disk
drive for booting purpose
Swap Floppy Drive
Item Description
Enabled Enable Floppy Drives A and B Swap function
Disabled Disable Floppy Drives A and B Swap function
Boot Up Floppy Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is
40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 40 tracks while 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M
are all 80 tracks.
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Item Description
Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine if it is 40 or
80 tracks. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or
1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks.
Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track
number. Note that there will be no warning message if the
drive installed is 360K.
Boot Up NumLock Status
The default value is On.
Item Description
On Keypad is number keys after boot -up
Off Keypad is arrow keys after boot -up
Gate A20 Option
This entry allows you to select how the gate A20 is handled. The
gate A20 is a device used to address memory above 1 Mbytes.
Initially, the gate A20 was support, it is more common, and much
faster, for the chipset to provide support for A20.
Item Description
Normal Handling gate A20 by keyboard
Fast Handling gate A20 by chipset
Typematic Rate Setting
This determines the typematic rate.
Item Description
Enabled Enable typematic rate and typematic delay programming
Disabled Disable typematic rate and typematic delay programming.
The system BIOS will use default value of this 2 items and
the default is controlled by keyboard.
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Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
When the typem atic rate setting is enabled, this selection allows you
select the rate at which the key is accelerated.
Item Description
6 6 characters per second
8 8 characters per second
10 10 characters per second
12 12 characters per second
15 15 characters per second
20 20 characters per second
24 24 characters per second
30 30 characters per second
Typematic Delay (Msec)
When the typematic rate setting is enabled, this selection allows you
to select the delay between when the key was first depressed and
when the acceleration begins.
This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or
just to Setup.
Item Description
System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied
if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if
the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
! Note:
To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and then
you will be asked to enter password. Do not type anything and just
press <Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is disabled, the
system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
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PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
It determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with
PCI/VGA or not.
Item Description
Enable When PCI/GA works with MPEG ISA/VESA VGA card
Disable When PCI/VGA doesn‘t work with MPEG ISA/VESA card
Assign IRQ For VGA
This item allows you to assign an IRQ for VGA use.
This item allows you to access the memory that over 64MB in OS2.
Item Description
Non-OS2 OS2 cannot access the memory address over 64MB
OS2 OS2 can access the memory address over 64MB
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Enable, support hard disk drive quick start up function when re -boot
system.
The Choice: Enable, Disable
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Report No FDD for WIN 95
Item Description
Yes Release IRQ channel for system after disable FDD function
No Without release IRQ channel for system after disable FDD
function
Video BIOS Shadow
BIOS Shadow
It determines whether system BIOS will be copied to RAM or the
system BIOS is always shadow to support LBA HDD.
Item Description
Enabled System shadow is enabled
Disabled System shadow is disabled
Video ROM Shadow
It determines whether video ROM will be copied to RAM, however, it is
optional from chipset design. Video Shadow will increase the video
speed.
Item Description
Enabled Video shadow is enabled
Disabled Video shadow is disabled
C8000 - CBFFF Shadow / CC000 - CFFFF Shadow / D0000 - D3FFF
Shadow / D5000 - D7FF Shadow /D8000 - DBFFF Shadow / DC000 DFFFF Shadow
These categories determine whether optional ROMs will be copied to
RAM. An example of such option ROM would be support of SCSI
add-on card.
Item Description
Enabled Optional shadow is enabled
Disabled Optional shadow is disabled
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4.3.6 Chipset Feature Setup
In the chipset feature setup menu, you can set the following items for
chipset feature.
The parameters in this screen are to configure the system based on the
specific features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus
speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and the
external cache. It also coordinates communications between the
conventional ISA bus and the PCI bus. Do not reset these values unless
you understand the consequences of your changes.
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Auto Configuration
Auto Configuration selects predetermined optimal values of chipset
parameters.
When Disabled, chipset parameters revert to setup information stored
in CMOS.
Many fields in this screen are not available when Auto Configuration is
Enabled.
The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.
EDO DRAM Speed Selection
Item Description
50ns DRAM Timing Type.
60ns DRAM Timing Type.
EDO CASx# MA Wait State
You could select the wait state timing control type of EDO DRAM CAS
MA (memory address bus).
The choice: 1, 2.
EDO RASx# Wait State
You could select the wait state timing control type of EDO DRAM CAS MA
(memory address bus).
The choice: 1, 2.
SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay
You can select RAS to CAS Delay time in HCLKs of 2/2 or 3/3. The
system board designer should set the values in this field, depending
on the SDRAM installed. Do not change the values in this field
unless you change specifications of the installed SDRAM or the
installed CPU.
The Choice: 2, 3.
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SDRAM RAS Precharge Time
Defines the length of time for SDRAM Row Address Strobe is allowed
to precharge.
The Choice: 2, 3.
SDRAM CAS latency Time
Define the length of time for SDRAM CAS latency time.
The Choice: 2, 3.
SDRAM Precharge Control
Defines the length of time for Row Address Strobe is allowed to
precharge.
The Choice: Disable, Enable.
DRAM Data Integrity Mode
Select Parity or ECC (error-correcting code), according to the type of
installed DRAM.
The Choice: Non -ECC, 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.
Item Description
Enabled BIOS access cached
Video BIOS Cacheable
Select Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS ROM at
C0000h-F7FFFh, resulting in better video performance. However, if
any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
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Item Description
Enabled Video BIOS access cached
Disabled Video BIOS access not cached
Video RAM Cacheable
Select Enabled allows caching of the video RAM, resulting in better
system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory
area, a system error may result.
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.
This item allows you to determine the recovery time allowed for 8 bit
I/O. Choices are from NA, 1 to 8 CPU clocks.
16 Bit I/O Recovery Time
This item allows you to determine the recovery time allowed for 16 bit
I/O. Choices are from NA, 1 to 4 CPU clocks.
Memory Hole At 15M -16M
In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be
reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the