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USER'S MANUAL
¯ Auto detect CPU Voltage.
¯ Support MMX CPU.
¯ Switching mode Voltage regulator on Board.
¯ Modem-Ring-On on COM2.
¯ Support Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX & AMD-K6 CPU.
Pentium
Processor PCI - ISA BUS MAINBOARD
REV. 1.0 Third Edition
Release Date 97.08.20
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I. Quick Installation Guide:
CPU
1. Pentium
2. Pentium
3. Pentium
4. Pentium
5. Pentium
6. Pentium
7. Pentium
8. Pentium
9. Intel MMX-150MHz
10. Intel MMX-166MHz
11. Intel MMX-200MHz
12. Intel MMX-233MHz
13. P54CT-150 MHz
Processor 90 MHz
Processor 100 MHz
Processor 120 MHz
Processor 133 MHz
Processor 150 MHz
Processor 166 MHz
Processor 180 MHz
Processor 200 MHz
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
14. P54CT-166 MHz
15. P54CTB-150 MHz
16. P54CTB-166 MHz
17. P54CTB-180 MHz
18. P54CTB-200 MHz
19. AMDK5-PR133
OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
ON ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
ON OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
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20. AMDK5-PR166
CPU
21. AMD-K6/166 (2.9V)
22. AMD-K6/180 (2.9V)
23. .AMD-K6/200 (2.9V)
24. AMD-K6/233 (3.2V)
25. Cyrix / IBM 6x86-120 MHz-PR150+
26. Cyrix / IBM 6x86-133 MHz-PR166+
27. Cyrix / IBM 6x86-150 MHz-PR200+
∗
28. Cyrix / IBM 6x86L- PR150+ (2.8V)
29. Cyrix / IBM 6x86L-PR166+ (2.8V)
30. Cyrix/ IBM 6x86L-PR200+ (2.8V) ∗
31. Cyrix/IBM 6x86MX-PR166
(60*2.5 2.9V)
32. Cyrix/IBM 6x86MX-PR200
(66*2.5 2.9V)
33. Cyrix/IBM 6x86MX-PR200
(75*2 2.9V)∗
34. Cyrix/IBM 6x86MX-PR233
(66*3 2.9V)
35. Cyrix/IBM 6x86MX-PR233
(75*2.5 2.9V)∗
OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8
OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF
ON OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF
OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON OFF
ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON OFF
ON ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF
OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF
OFF ON OFF OFF OFF ON ON OFF
OFF OFF ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF
OFF ON ON OFF OFF ON ON OFF
¬
Note : If Cyrix 6x86 is being used, please check the CPU Date Code after 605.
¬
Note :JP3 1-2 OFF ,
JP3 1-2 ON For use Cyrix/IBM 6x86-150MHz-PR200+ , Cyrix/IBM 6x86L-
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4
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PR200+ , Cyrix/IBM 6x86MX-PR200 (75*2) , Cyrix/IBM 6x86MX-PR233 (75*2.5)
CPUS .
1. Pentium Processor 90 MHz
Pentium Processor 90 MHz
R
+
+ +
+
CPU
72
2. Pentium Processor 100 MHz
ON
1 2 3
OFF
+ +
+
JP3
1
1
5 6 7
4
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4
8
R
4
8
Pentium Processor 100 MHz
R
+ +
+
+
CPU
72
3. Pentium Processor 120 MHz
Pentium Processor 120 MHz
+
+ +
+
+
+ + +
ON
OFF
1 2 3
5 6 7
+ +
JP3
1
1
ON
1 2 3
OFF
5 6 7
CPU
72
4. Pentium Processor 133 MHz
JP3
1
1
5
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R
4
8
4
8
Pentium Processor 133 MHz
ON
OFF
1 2 3
5 6 7
+
+ +
+
CPU
72
5. Pentium Processor 150 MHz
CPU
R
+ +
+
+
Pentium Processor 150 MHz
+ + +
+
JP3
1
1
ON
OFF
1 2 3
5 6 7
+ +
JP3
1
1
72
6. Pentium Processor 166 MHz
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4
8
4
8
Pentium Processor 166 MHz
R
+
+ +
+
CPU
72
7. Pentium Processor 180 MHz
Pentium Processor 180 MHz
R
+
+ +
+
ON
1 2 3
OFF
+ +
+
JP3
1
1
5 6 7
ON
1 2 3
OFF
+ +
+
5 6 7
CPU
72
8. Pentium Processor 200 MHz
JP3
1
1
7
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4
8
4
8
Pentium Processor 200 MHz
R
+
CPU
9. Intel MMX-150 MHz
Intel MMX-150MHz
+
ON
1 2 3
OFF
+ +
+ +
+
JP3
1
1
72
+
5 6 7
ON
1 2 3
OFF
+ +
+ +
+
+
5 6 7
CPU
10. Intel MMX-166 MHz
JP3
1
1
72
8
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4
8
4
8
Intel MMX-166MHz
+
CPU
11. Intel MMX-200 MHz
Intel MMX-200MHz
+
ON
1 2 3
OFF
+ +
+ +
+
JP3
1
1
72
+
5 6 7
ON
1 2 3
OFF
+ +
+ +
+
+
5 6 7
CPU
12. Intel MMX-233 MHz
JP3
1
1
72
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4
8
4
8
Intel MMX-233MHz
CPU
13. P54CT-150 MHz
P54CT-150MHz
ON
1 2 3
OFF
+ +
+ +
+
JP3
1
1
72
+
+
5 6 7
ON
OFF
1 2 3
5 6 7
+ +
+
+ +
+
+
CPU
14. P54CT-166 MHz
JP3
1
1
72
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4
8
4
8
P54CT-166MHz
CPU
15. P54CTB-150 MHz
P54CTB-150MHz
ON
1 2 3
OFF
+ +
+ +
+
JP3
1
1
72
+
+
5 6 7
ON
1 2 3
OFF
+ +
+ +
+
+
+
5 6 7
CPU
16. P54CTB-166 MHz
JP3
1
1
72
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4
8
4
8
P54CTB-166MHz
CPU
17. P54CTB-180 MHz
P54CTB-180MHz
ON
1 2 3
OFF
+ +
+ +
+
JP3
1
1
72
+
+
5 6 7
ON
OFF
1 2 3
5 6 7
+ +
+
+ +
+
+
CPU
JP3
1
1
72
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18. P54CTB-200 MHz
4
8
4
8
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P54CTB-200MHz
CPU
19. AMDK5-PR133
AMDK5-PR133
ON
1 2 3
OFF
+ +
+ +
+
JP3
1
1
72
+
+
5 6 7
ON
OFF
1 2 3
5 6 7
+ +
+
+ +
+
+
CPU
JP3
1
1
72
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4
8
4
8
20. AMDK5-PR166
AMDK5-PR166
+
CPU
21. AMD-K6/166 (2.9V)
AMD-K6/166 (2.9V)
+
ON
1 2 3
OFF
+ +
+ +
+
JP3
1
1
72
+
5 6 7
ON
OFF
1 2 3
5 6 7
+ +
+
+ +
+
CPU
JP3
1
1
72
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22. AMD-K6/180 (2.9V)
4
8
4
8
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AMD-K6/180 (2.9V)
+
CPU
23. AMD-K6/200 (2.9V)
AMD-K6/200 (2.9V)
+
ON
OFF
1 2 3
5 6 7
+ +
+
+ +
+
JP3
1
1
72
ON
OFF
1 2 3
5 6 7
+ +
+
+ +
+
CPU
JP3
1
1
72
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4
8
4
8
24. AMD-K6/233 (3.2V)
AMD-K6/233 (3.2V)
+ +
+
+ +
+
+
CPU
72
25. Cyrix / IBM 6x86-120 MHz-PR150+
Cyrix / IBM 6x86-120MHz-PR150+
+ +
+
+ +
+
+
ON
OFF
1 2 3
5 6 7
JP3
1
1
ON
OFF
1 2 3
5 6 7
CPU
JP3
1
1
72
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26. Cyrix /IBM 6x86-133 MHz-PR166+
4
8
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Cyrix / IBM 6x86-133MHz-PR166+
+ +
+
+
+
+ +
CPU
72
27. Cyrix /IBM 6x86-150 MHz-PR200+
ON
1 2 3
OFF
JP3
1
1
5 6 7
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4
8
4
8
Cyrix / IBM 6x86-150MHz-PR200+
+ +
+
+
+
+ +
CPU
72
28. Cyrix / IBM 6x86L-PR150+ (2.8V)
Cyrix / IBM 6x86L-PR150+ (2.8V)
+ +
+ +
+
+
+
ON
1 2 3
OFF
JP3
1
1
5 6 7
ON
1 2 3
OFF
5 6 7
CPU
72
29. Cyrix / IBM 6x86L-PR166+ (2.8V)
18
JP3
1
1
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4
8
4
8
Cyrix / IBM 6x86L-PR166+ (2.8V)
+ +
+
+
+
+ +
CPU
72
30. Cyrix / IBM 6x86L-PR200+ (2.8V)
Cyrix / IBM 6x86L-PR200+ (2.8V)
+ +
+
+ +
+
+
ON
1 2 3
OFF
JP3
1
1
5 6 7
ON
OFF
1 2 3
5 6 7
CPU
72
JP3
1
1
31. Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR166 (60x2.5 2.9V)
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4
8
4
8
Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR166 (60x2.5 2.9V)
+ +
+
+ +
+
+
CPU
72
JP3
1
1
32. Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR200 (66x2.5 2.9V)
Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR200 (66x2.5 2.9V)
+ +
+
+ +
+
+
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
1 2 3
1 2 3
5 6 7
5 6 7
CPU
72
JP3
1
1
33. Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR200 (75x2 2.9V)
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4
8
4
8
Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR200 (75x2 2.9V)
+ +
+
+ +
+
+
CPU
72
JP3
1
1
34. Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR233 (66x3 2.9V)
Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR233 (66x3 2.9V )
+ +
+ + +
+
+
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
1 2 3
1 2 3
5 6 7
5 6 7
CPU
72
JP3
1
1
35. Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR233 (75x2.5 2.9V)
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4
8
Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX-PR233 (75x2.5 2.9V )
+ +
72
+ + +
JP3
1
1
CPU
+
+
ON
OFF
1 2 3
5 6 7
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II. Quick Installation Guide of Jumper setting:
SPK : Speaker Connector
+ + +
+ +
++
1
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Pin No.
1
2
3
4
Function
VCC
NC
NC
Data
RST : Reset Switch
Open :
Normal operation.
Close :
For hardware reset system.
1
1
J10 : Power LED
CPU
CPU
72
+ + +
+ +
++
72
+ +
+
+ +
++
Pin No.
1
2
3
1
Function
LED anode (+).
NC.
LED cathode (-).
CPU
72
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HD : IDE Hard Disk Active LED
1
+ +
+
+ +
++
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
Function
LED anode (+)
LED cathode (-)
LED cathode (-)
LED anode (+)
SOFTPW2 : Power On/Off Switch
CPU
1
Press first time
to power on system .
CPU
Second time to
power off
system.
SOFTPW1 : Power Button
1
72
+ +
+
+ +
++
72
+ +
+
+ +
++
Press the button to
enter green mode or
hold the button for
over 4 secs. to turn
off the system.
CPU
72
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U1 : ATX Power Connector
1
+
Pin No.
3,5,7,13,15-17
4,6,19,20
10
12
18
8
9
14
Function
GND
VCC (+5V)
+12V
-12V
-5V
Power Good
5V SB (Stand by +5V)
PS-ON (Soft ON/OFF)
CPU
FAN1 : CPU Cooling Fan Power Connector
+ +
++
1
CPU
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+ +
+
+
+ +
72
+ +
+
Pin No.
1
2
Function
+12V
NC
J13 : USB Port
Pin No.
VCC
GND
2
SBD1-
3
SBD0+
4
SBD1+
5
SBD0-
6
GND
7
VCC
8
Function
CPU
25
72
+ +
+
+ +
++
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J3 : PS/2 Mouse
+ +
+
+ +
++
CPU
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
PS/2 Mouse
Key Data
NC
GND
VCC (+5V)
Key Clock.
NC
Function
J4 : PS/2 Keyboard Connector
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Function
Key Data
NC
GND
VCC (+5V)
Key Clock.
NC
CPU
J1 : COM A
72
+ +
+
+ +
++
72
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COM A
J9 : COM B
COM B
CPU
CPU
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+ ++
+ +
++
72
+ ++
+ +
++
72
J8 : LPT PORT
JP1 : FLOPPY PORT
CPU
27
+ +
+
+ +
++
72
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1
RED LINE
IDE1 : For Primary IDE port
+ + +
+ +
++
CPU
72
CPU
+ +
+
+
+ +
+
72
1
RED LINE
IDE2 : For Secondary IDE port
+ +
+
+
+ +
+
CPU
72
28
1
RED LINE
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SW : For CPU INT./EXT.FREQ.
MHz
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Hz
Speed
x 1.5
x 2
x 2.5
x 3
x 3.5
x 4
x 4.5
x 5
x 5.5
AUTO VOLTAGE: INTEL, CYRIX, AMDK5
*
2.9V:AMD-K6/166/180/200
3.2V:AMD-K6/233
60 MHz 66 MHz
21346578
OFF
ON
6578
2134
OFF
ON
21346578
OFF
ON
6578
2134
OFF
ON
6578
2134
OFF
ON
6578
2134
OFF
ON
21346578
OFF
ON
21346578
OFF
ON
6578
2134
OFF
ON
+ + +
+ +
++
CPU
72
SW
4
5 6
6578
2134
OFF
ON
21346578
OFF
ON
6578
2134
OFF
ON
6578
2134
OFF
ON
6578
2134
OFF
ON
21346578
OFF
ON
6578
2134
OFF
ON
6578
2134
OFF
ON
21346578
OFF
ON
AUTO X
2.0 V X
2.1 V X
2.2 V X
2.3 V X
2.4 V O
2.5 V O
2.6 V O
2.7 V O
2.8 V X
2.9 V X
3.0 V X
3.1 V X
3.2 V O
3.3 V O
3.4 V O
3.5 V O
X : OFF
O : ON
X
X
X
O
O
X
X
O
O
X
X
O
O
X
X
O
O
X
X
O
X
O
X
O
X
O X
X
O
X
O
X
O
X
O
7
O
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
SW1
JP3
OPEN
SW1 MHz
CLOSE
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
60
66
83
75
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III. Top Performance Test Setting:
Users have to modify the values for each item in chipset features setup as
the follow:
Note:60ns EDO DRAM is necessary for top performance setting.
Chipset features setup
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Auto Configuration
L2 (WB) Tag bit Length
SRAM Back-to-Back
NA# Enable
Starting Point of Paging
CAS# Pulse Width (FP)
RAMW# Assertion Timing
CAS Precharge Time (FP)
CAS Precharge Time (EDO)
SDRAM CAS Latency
SDRAM WR Retire Rate
SDRAM Wait State Control
Read Prefetch Memory RD
MA Current Rating
Video BIOS Cacheable : Enabled
Memory Hole at 15M-16M : Disabled
: Enabled
: 8bit
: Enabled
: Disabled
: 1T
: 2T
: 1TCAS# Pulse Width (EDO)
: 3T
: 1T/2T
: 1T/2T
: 2T
: X-1-1-1
: 0WS
: DisabledEnhanced Memory Write
: Enabled
: DisabledCPU to PCI Burst Mem. WR
: Low
Refresh Cycle Time (us)
RAS Pulse Width Refresh
RAS to CAS Delay
CPU to PCI Post Write
: Quit
F1
: Help
F5
: Old Values
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
PU/PD/+/(Shift)F2
: 15.6
: 6T
: 3TRAS Precharge Time
: 3T
: Disabled
: PCICLK/4ISA Bus Clock Frequency
: Select ItemESC
: Modify
: Color
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The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may
appear in this document nor does it make a commitment to update the
information contained herein.
¯THIRD-PARTY BRANDS AND NAMES ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR
RESPECTIVE OWNERS.
AUGUST 20, 1997 Taipei, Taiwan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................1-1
1.1. PREFACE..................................................................................1-1
1.2. KEY FEATURES........................................................................1-1
1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST...............................................................1-2
1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM .....................................................................1-3
1.5. INTRODUCE THE PCI - BUS.....................................................1-4
1.6. FEATURES................................................................................1-4
2. SPECIFICATION ..............................................................................2-1
2.1. HARDWARE..............................................................................2-1
2.2. SOFTWARE ..............................................................................2-2
2.3. ENVIRONMENT .........................................................................2-2
3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION...........................................................3-1
3.1. UNPACKING..............................................................................3-1
3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT...............................................................3-2
3.3. QUICK REFERENCE FOR JUMPERS & CONNECTORS...........3-2
3.4. DRAM INSTALLATION...............................................................3-6
3.5. SRAM INSTALLATION ...............................................................3-9
Sync. SRAM (Pipeline Burst SRAM)...........................................3-9
3.6. CPU INSTALLATION AND JUMPERS SETUP............................3-9
3.7. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS SRAM........................................3-10
3.8. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION .................................3-10
3.9. POWER LED & KEY LOCK CONNECTOR INSTALLATION.......3-10
3.10. HARDWARE RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION 3-10
3.11. SOFTPW2 ...............................................................................3-10
3.12. SOFTPW1 ...............................................................................3-11
3.13. PERIPHERAL DEVICE INSTALLATION ...................................3-11
3.14. KEYBOARD SETTING FUNCTION...........................................3-11
4. BIOS CONFIGURATION ..................................................................4-1
4.1. ENTERING SETUP....................................................................4-1
4.2. CONTROL KEYS.......................................................................4-2
4.3. GETTING HELP .........................................................................4-3
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4.3.1. Main Menu .......................................................................4-3
4.3.2. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu........4-3
4.4. THE MAIN MENU.......................................................................4-3
4.5. STANDARD CMOS SETUP MENU.............................................4-5
4.6. BIOS FEATURES SETUP..........................................................4-10
4.7. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP....................................................4-14
4.8. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP...............................................4-19
4.9. PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION ......................................................4-22
4.10. LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS...........................................................4-23
4.11. LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS........................................................4-24
4.12. INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS.................................................4-25
4.13. SUPERVISOR / USER PASSWORD ......................................4-30
4.14. IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION...................................................4-31
4.15. SAVE & EXIT SETUP .............................................................4-32
4.16. EXIT WITHOUT SAVING ........................................................4-33
5. AT TECHNICAL INFORMATION......................................................5-1
5.1. I/O BUS CONNECTOR PIN OUT...............................................5-1
5.1.1. ISA SLOT PIN OUT.........................................................5-1
5.1.2. PCI - BUS SLOT PIN OUT ...............................................5-2
5.2. I/O & MEMORY MAP .................................................................5-3
5.3. TIMER & DMA CHANNELS MAP................................................5-3
5.4. INTERRUPT MAP......................................................................5-3
5.5. RTC & CMOS RAM MAP............................................................5-5
APPENDIX A: POST MESSAGE ..............................................................A-1
APPENDIX B: POST CODES...................................................................B-1
APPENDIX C: PROBLEM SHEET ............................................................C-1
APPENDIX D: FCC DOCUMENT.............................................................D-1
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Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE
Welcome to use the GA - 586STX motherboard. The motherboard is a
Pipeline 512 KB CACHE Pentium Processor based PC / AT compatible
system with ISA bus and PCI Local Bus, and has been designed to be the
fastest PC / AT system. There are some new features allow you to operate
the system with the performance you want.
This manual also explains how to install the motherboard for operation, and
how to set up your CMOS CONFIGURATION with BIOS SETUP program.
1.2. KEY FEATURES
q Pentium
Bus.
q 4 PCI Bus slots, 3 ISA Bus slots.
q Supports Pentium
MMX (150 / 166 / 200 / 233), P54CTB (150 / 166 / 180 / 200), AMDK5
(PR133 / PR166), AMD-K6(166/180/200 (2.9V) /233 (3.2V)), Cyrix / IBM
6x86-120/ 133/150(PR150+/PR166+/PR200+), Cyrix / IBM 6x86L
(PR150+ / PR166+/PR200+(2.8V)), Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX (PR166 (60x2.5
2.9V) / PR200 (66x2.5 2.9V) (75x2 2.9V)/ PR233 (66x3 2.9V) (75x2.5
2.9V)).
q Supports true 64 bits CACHE and DRAM access mode.
q Supports 321 Pins (Socket 7) ZIF white socket on board.
q Supports 512 KB Pipeline Burst Sync. 2
q CPU L1 / L2 Write-Back cache operation.
q Supports 8 - 384 MB DRAM memory on board.
q Supports 2*168 pin 64/72 Bit DIMM module.
q Supports 2-channel Ultra DMA/33 Enhanced PCI IDE ports for 4 IDE
Devices.
q Supports 2*COM (16550), 1*LPT (EPP / ECP), 1*1.44MB Floppy port.
q Supports PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse port.
q Supports Green function, Plug & Play function.
q Licensed AWARD BIOS, FLASH EEPROM for BIOS update.
q 17cm*30.3cm, ATX Form Factory.
Processor based PC / AT compatible mainboard with PCI - ISA
Processor running at 90-233 MHz, P54CT (150 / 166),
nd
Level Cache.
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q Supports USB port.
1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST
The following list of performance data is the testing results of some popular
benchmark testing programs.
These data are just for user’ s references referred by users, and there is no
responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users. (The different
Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing
results.)
• CPU Pentium
Processor Intel MMX-200 / 200 MHz, Cyrix
6x86L-PR200/6x86MX-PR200
• DRAM DIMM, SDRAM 32 MB * 1 pc Total 32 MB LGS
(GM72V16821BT10K)
• CACHE SIZE 512KB 2
nd
Level Cache on board.
• DISPLAY S3 Trio64V2/DX
• STORAGE Onboard IDE port + Quantum Fireball ST4320AT
(Ultra DMA/33)
• O.S. Windows95 with Display Driver at 1024 x 768 x 256
colors & SiS IDE Driver Ver.1.37
×Windows 95Ø-With S3 Trio64V2/DX Display Driver 1024*768*256
-With SiS IDE Driver Ver.1.37
Program Item MMX200 MHz 6x86MX-PR200 200MHz 6x86L-PR200
Business Database 4.52 4.84 4.05 4.14
Business Publishing 4.92 4.94 4.47 4.56
Business WP/SS 4.27 4.41 3.88 3.94
Business Winstone 97 44.7 46.1 40.6 41.2
High End Winstone 97 18.9 18.9 17.2 16.5
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1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM
PBSRAM
Introduction
CPU
Host Address
Host Data Bus
BIOS
ISA
Device
Tag RAM
MA Bus
Master IDE
KBC
(optional)
ISA Bus PCI Bus
ISA
Device
SiS Chip
245 x 4
ISA
Device
PCI
Device
1-3
PCI
Device
MD Bus
244 x 2
(optional)
USB x 2
GPIO
Keyboard
PCI
Device
DRAM
PCI
Device
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1.5. INTRODUCE THE PCI - BUS
Connecting devices to a CPU local bus can dramatically increase the speed
of I/O-bound peripherals with only a slight increase in cost over traditional
systems.
This price / Performance point has created a vast market potential for local
bus products.
The main barrier to this market has been the lack of an accepted standard for
local bus peripherals.
Many mainboard and chipset manufactures developed their own local bus
implementations, but they are incompatible with each other.
The VL (Video Electronics Standards Association) local bus and PCI
(Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus specification was created to end
this confusion.
The PCI - bus standard, under development since Jun. 1992, which is
designed to bring workstation-level performance to standard PC platform.
The PCI - bus removes many of the bottlenecks that have hampered PC for
several years.
On the PCI - bus, peripherals operate at the native speed of the computer
system, thus enabling data transfer between peripherals and the system at
maximum speed.
This performance is critical for bandwidth-constrained devices such as video,
multimedia, mass storage, and networking adapters.
PCI - bus standard provides end-users with a low-cost, extendible and
portable local bus design, which will allow system and peripherals from
different manufactures to work together.
1.6. FEATURES
32 bits bus transfer mode.
q
Bus Master or Slave access.
q
Memory burst transfer to 132 MB/sec.
q
33 MHz operation speed.
q
10 device loading ability.
q
CPU independent.
q
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2. SPECIFICATION
2.1. HARDWARE
Specification
•
CPU −
•
COPROCESSOR −
•
SPEED −
•
DRAM MEMORY −
•
CACHE MEMORY −
•
I/O BUS SLOTS −
Pentium Processor 90 - 233 MHz, MMX, P54CT,
P54CTB, AMDK5(PR133 / PR166), AMD-K6 (166 /
180 / 200 (2.9V) / 233 (3.2V) ), Cyrix / IBM 6x86
( PR150+ / PR166+ / PR200+), Cyrix / IBM 6x86L
(PR150+/ PR166+/ PR200+( 2.8V)), Cyrix / IBM
6x86MX (PR166 (60x2.5 2.9V) / PR200 (66x2.5
2.9V) (75x2 2.9V)/ PR233 (66x3 2.9V) (75x2.5
2.9V)).
321 pins (socket 7) ZIF white socket on board.
−
3.52V / 2.0V-3.5V Dual Power Ready.
−
Included in Pentium processor.
60 / 66 / 75 MHz system speed.
30 / 33 PCI-Bus speed.
−
7.5 / 8 MHz AT bus speed.
−
1 bank 2 Sockets 72 pins SIMM module on board.
2 banks 168 pins DIMM module socket on board.
−
Use 4 / 8 / 16 / 32 / 64 /128 MB 60~70 ns SIMM
−
module DRAM.
8 ~ 384 MB DRAM size.
−
Supports Fast Page / EDO DRAM access mode.
−
16 / 24 / 32 / 64KB L1cache included in CPU.
512 KB 2nd Level cache on board.
−
Supports Write Back cache function for both CPU
−
& on board cache.
4 Master / Slave PCI-BUS Slots.
3 16 bits ISA BUS Slots.
−
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•
IDE PORTS −
•
I/O PORTS −
•
GREEN FUNCTION −
•
BIOS −
•
DIMENSION −
2.2. SOFTWARE
• BIOS
• O.S.
2-channel Ultra DMA/33 Enhanced IDE port on
board.(Using IRQ14,15)
Supports Mode 3,4 IDE & ATAPI CD – ROM.
−
Supports 2 16550 COM ports. (Using IRQ4, 3)
Supports 1 EPP/ECP LPT port. (Using IRQ7 or 5
−
and DMA3 or 1)
Supports 1 1.44/2.88 MB Floppy port. (Using DMA2
−
& IRQ6)
Supports PS/2 Mouse. (Using IRQ12 )
−
Standby & Suspend mode support.
Green switch & LED support.
−
IDE & Display power down support.
−
Monitor all IRQ / DMA / Display / I/O events.
−
128KB FLASH EEPROM.
Supports Plug & Play Function.
−
ATX Form Factor, 4 layers PCB.
Licensed AWARD BIOS.
−
AT CMOS Setup, BIOS / Chipset Setup, Green
−
Setup, Hard Disk Utility included.
Operation with MS-DOS, Windows95,
−
WINDOWS NT, OS/2, NOVELL and SCO UNIX.
2.3. ENVIRONMENT
• Ambient Temp.
• Relative Hum.
• Altitude
• Vibration
• Electricity
0°C to +50°C (Operating).
−
0 to +85% (Operating).
−
0 to 10,000 feet (Operating).
−
0 to 1,000 Hz.
−
4.9 V to 5.2 V.
−
Max. 20A current at 5V.
−
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3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1. UNPACKING
The mainboard package should contain the following:
• The GA - 586STX mainboard.
• USER’ S MANUAL for mainboard.
• Cable set for IDE & Floppy .
The mainboard contains sensitive electric components which can be easily
damaged by static electricity, so the mainboard should be left in its original
packing until it is installed.
Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat.
The operator should be wearing an anti static wristband, grounded at the
same point as the anti-static mat.
Inspect the mainboard carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling
may cause damage to your board. Be sure there are no shipping and
handling damage on the board before proceeding.
After opening the mainboard carton, extract the system board and place it
only on a grounded anti-static surface component side up. Again inspect the
board for damage.
Press down on all of the socket IC’ s to make sure that they are properly
seated. Do this only on with the board placed on a firm flat surface.
M
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.
You are now ready to install your mainboard. The mounting hole pattern on
the mainboard matches the IBM-AT system board.
It is assumed that the chassis is designed for a standard IBM XT/AT
mainboard mounting. Place the chassis on the anti-static mat and remove
the cover.
Take the plastic clips, Nylon stand-off and screws for mounting the system
board, and keep them separate.
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3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT
SOFTPW2
GND +12V
ATX POWER
1
FAN
SOFTPW1
IR PW LED
+ +
++
123 4
FLOPPY
5
6 7 8
JP2JP1J7
SW
J6
1
U5
ON
OFF
SPKRSTHD
+ +
+
J12
GA-586STX
PSL1 PSL2 PSL3 PSL4
IDE1
IDE2
1
1
J11J10
JP1
CON2
CON1
SL2 SL4
CPU
U1
DIMM2
DIMM1
J1
1
COMA
SIMM2
SIMM1
J3
MOUSE
J4
KEYBOARD
U6
J8 J9
LPT
JP3
72
1
COMB
BIOS
SL1
J13
U11
SL3
1
×Figure 3.1Ø
3.3. QUICK REFERENCE FOR JUMPERS & CONNECTORS
J1,8,9,JP1,CON1,CON2 I/O Ports Connector
t
J1 For Serial port1(COM A).
J9 For Serial port2 (COM B).
J8 For LPT port.
JP1 For Floppy port.
CON1 For Secondary IDE port.
CON2 For Primary IDE port.
SL6
SL5
JP2 : Hard Disk active LED
t
Pin No. Function
1 LED anode(+).
2 LED cathode(-).
3 LED cathode(-).
4 LED anode(+).
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J7 : SOFTPW2
t
Function
Press first time to power on system. Second time to power off system.
J11 : Reset Switch (RST)
t
Pin No. Function
Open For normal operation.
Close For hardware reset system.
J10 : Power LED
t
Pin No. Function
1 LED anode (+).
2 NC.
3 LED cathode (-).
J12: Speaker Connector
t
Pin No. Function
1 VCC.
2 NC.
3 NC.
4 Data.
J3,4 : PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard Connector
t
Pin No. Function
1 Key Data.
2 NC.
3 GND.
4 VCC (+5V).
5 Key Clock.
6 NC.
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FAN : CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector
t
Pin No. Function
1 +12V.
2 NC.
J6 : SoftPW1 Connector
t
Function
Press this button to enter Green mode or hold the button for over 4 secs.
To turn off the system.
Power: ATX POWER Connector
t
Pin No. Function
3,5,7,13,15-17 GND.
4,6,19,20 VCC (+5V).
10 +12V.
12 -12V.
18 -5V.
8 Power Good.
9 5V SB (Stand by +5V).
14 PS-ON (Soft ON/OFF).
J13 : USB Port
t
Pin No. Function
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
VCC.
GND.
SBD1-.
SBD0+.
SBD1+.
SBD0-.
GND.
VCC.
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SW: CPU INT./ EXT. FREQ. RATIO
t
X OFF SW 4 5 6 7
O ON AUTO X X X O
2.0 V X X X X
SW 1 MHz 2.1 V X X O X
ON 60 2.2 V X O X X
OFF 66 2.3 V X O O X
2.4 V O X X X
SW 2 3 8 2.5 V O X O X
x 1.5 X X X 2.6 V O O X X
x 2 O X X 2.7 V O O O X
x 2.5 O O X 2.8 V X X X O
x 3 X O X 2.9 V X X O O
x 3.5 X X X 3.0 V X O X O
x 4 O X O 3.1 V X O O O
x 4.5 O O O 3.2 V O X X O
x 5 X O O 3.3 V O X O O
x 5.5 X X O 3.4 V O O X O
3.5 V O O O O
JP3
CLOSE
CLOSE
SW1 MHz
ON 60
OFF 66
SW1 MHz
ON 83
OFF 75
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3.4. DRAM INSTALLATION
The mainboard can be installed with 4 / 8 / 16 / 32 MB 72 pins SIMM module
DRAM, and the DRAM speed must be 60 or 70 ns.
The DRAM, SDRAM memory system on mainboard consists of SIMM1/2 &
DIMM1& DIMM2. Each bank consists of 2 sockets for 72 pins SIMM module
DRAM and 2 DIMM Sockets. (Because of the 72 pins SIMM module is 32
bits width, using 2pcs which can match a 64 bits system ).
The total memory size is 8 - 384 MB.
For the DRAM installation position, please refer to Figure 3.1. Note that the
Pin 1 of SIMM module must match with the Pin 1 of SIMM socket when the
DRAM SIMM module is installed.
Insert the DRAM SIMM module into the SIMM socket at 45 degree angle.
If there is a wrong direction of Pin 1, the DRAM SIMM module couldn't be
inserted into socket completely.
After completely insert SIMM module into socket, then press the SIMM
module in vertical direction until the left and right metal holders can keep the
SIMM module standing up firmly.
DRAM configuration table:
SIMM 1/2 DIMM1 DIMM2 TOTAL
4MB * 2pcs. 8MB
8MB 8MB
8MB * 2pcs. 16MB
16MB 16MB
8MB 8MB 16MB
4MB * 2pcs. 8MB 8MB 24MB
8MB 16MB 24MB
8MB * 2pcs. 8MB 24MB
16MB 16MB 32MB
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SIMM 1/2 DIMM1 DIMM2 TOTAL
4MB * 2pcs. 8MB 16MB 32MB
8MB * 2pcs. 8MB 8MB 32MB
16MB * 2pcs. 32MB
32MB 32MB
8MB * 2pcs. 16MB 32MB
4MB * 2pcs. 32MB 40MB
4MB * 2pcs. 16MB 16MB 40MB
8MB * 2pcs. 8MB 16MB 40MB
8MB 32MB 40MB
16MB * 2pcs. 8MB 40MB
16MB 32MB 48MB
4MB * 2pcs. 8MB 32MB 48MB
8MB * 2pcs. 16MB 16MB 48MB
16MB * 2pcs. 8MB 8MB 48MB
8MB * 2pcs. 32MB 48MB
16MB * 2pcs. 16MB 48MB
4MB * 2pcs. 16MB 32MB 56MB
8MB * 2pcs. 8MB 32MB 56MB
16MB * 2pcs. 16MB 8MB 56MB
32MB 32MB 64MB
8MB * 2pcs. 16MB 32MB 64MB
16MB * 2pcs. 16MB 16MB 64MB
32MB * 2pcs. 64MB
64MB 64MB
16MB * 2pcs. 32MB 64MB
32MB * 2pcs. 8MB 72MB
4MB * 2pcs. 32MB 32MB 72MB
16MB * 2pcs. 8MB 32MB 72MB
8MB 64MB 72MB
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SIMM 1/2 DIMM1 DIMM2 TOTAL
16MB 64MB 80MB
8MB * 2pcs. 32MB 32MB 80MB
16MB * 2pcs. 16MB 32MB 80MB
32MB * 2pcs. 8MB 8MB 80MB
32MB * 2pcs. 16MB 80MB
32MB * 2pcs. 8MB 16MB 88MB
32MB 64MB 96MB
16MB * 2pcs. 32MB 32MB 96MB
32MB * 2pcs. 16MB 16MB 96MB
32MB * 2pcs. 32MB 96MB
32MB * 2pcs. 8MB 32MB 104MB
32MB * 2pcs. 16MB 32MB 112MB
64MB * 2pcs. 128MB
32MB * 2pcs. 32MB 32MB 128MB
64MB 64MB 128MB
64MB * 2pcs. 8MB 136MB
64MB * 2pcs. 16MB 144MB
64MB * 2pcs. 8MB 8MB 144MB
64MB * 2pcs. 8MB 16MB 152MB
64MB * 2pcs. 16MB 16MB 160MB
64MB * 2pcs. 32MB 160MB
64MB * 2pcs. 8MB 32MB 168MB
64MB * 2pcs. 16MB 32MB 176MB
64MB * 2pcs. 32MB 32MB 192MB
64MB * 2pcs. 64MB 8MB 200MB
64MB * 2pcs. 64MB 16MB 208MB
64MB * 2pcs. 64MB 32MB 224MB
64MB * 2pcs. 64MB 64MB 256MB
128MB * 2pcs. 8MB 8MB 272MB
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SIMM 1/2 DIMM1 DIMM2 TOTAL
128MB * 2pcs. 8MB 16MB 280MB
128MB * 2pcs. 16MB 16MB 288MB
128MB * 2pcs. 8MB 32MB 296MB
128MB * 2pcs. 16MB 32MB 304MB
128MB * 2pcs. 32MB 32MB 320MB
128MB * 2pcs. 8MB 64MB 328MB
128MB * 2pcs. 16MB 64MB 336MB
128MB * 2pcs. 32MB 64MB 352MB
128MB * 2pcs. 64MB 64MB 384MB
3.5. SRAM INSTALLATION
Sync. SRAM (Pipeline Burst SRAM)
If Sync SRAM Chip is installed, it consists of Pipeline Burst 1 Pc 64 K x 64
512KByte.
There is no jumper for cache size setting.
3.6. CPU INSTALLATION AND JUMPERS SETUP
The system speed depends on the frequency of CLOCK GENERATOR. The
user can change SW selection to set up the system speed to 60 or 66 or 75
MHz for 3.3V/2.5V Pentium Processor (90-233 MHz) / AMDK5(PR133 /
PR166) / AMD-K6(166/180/200(2.9V)/233(3.2V)), Cyrix / IBM 6x86 (PR150+
/ PR166+/ PR200+), Cyrix / IBM 6x86L (PR150+/PR166+/PR200+ (2.8V)),
Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX (PR166 (60x2.5 2.9V) / PR200 (66x2.5 2.9V) (75x2
2.9V)/ PR233 (66x3 2.9V) (75x2.5 2.9V)).
The mainboard can use Pentium Processor, P54CT, MMX or P54CTB,
AMDK5, AMD-K6, Cyrix / IBM 6x86, CPU, and the CPU speed must match
with the frequency of CLOCK GEN. It will cause system hanging up if the
CLOCK GEN.'S frequency is faster than CPU's.
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M
The CPU is a sensitive electric component and it can be easily
damaged by static electricity, so users must keep it away from
metal surface when theCPU is installed onto mainboard.
M
When the user installs the CPU on socket, please notice that the
PIN 1 of CPU is in the same corner as the PIN 1 of socket!
M
Before the CPU is installed, the mainboard must be placed on a flat
plane in order to avoid being broken by the pressure of CPU
installation.
3.7. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS SRAM
Built-in Real Time Clock (RTC) With 256B CMOS SRAM in SiS5582.
3.8. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
There is always a speaker in AT system for sound purpose. The 4 - Pins
connector SPK is used to connect speaker. The speaker can work well in
both direction of connector when it is installed to the SPK connector of
mainboard.
3.9. POWER LED & KEY LOCK CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
There is a system power LED light and a key on the panel of case. The
power LED will light on when system is powered-on, and the key can lock or
unlock the keyboard input, both are connected to a 5 PIN connector. The
connector should be installed to PWR of mainboard in correct direction.
3.10. HARDWARE RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
The RESET switch on panel provides users with HARDWARE RESET
function which is almost the same as power-on/off. The system will do a cold
start after the RESET switch is pushed and released by user. The RESET
switch is a 2 PIN connector and should be installed to the RST jumper of the
mainboard.
3.11. SOFTPW2
Press first time to power on system. Second time to power off system.
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3.12. SOFTPW1
Press the button to enter green mode or hold the button for over 4 secs. to
turn off the system.
3.13. PERIPHERAL DEVICE INSTALLATION
After installation of the device and setup of the jumpers, the mainboard can
be mounted into the case and fixed by screw. To complete the mainboard
installation, the peripheral devices could be installed now. The basic system
needs a display interface card and a storage device.
If a PCI - Bus device is to be installed in the system, any one of four PCI Bus slots can be used for Slave or Master PCI - Bus device.
After installing the peripheral device, the user should check everything again
and prepare to power-on the system.
3.14. KEYBOARD SETTING FUNCTION
After booting the O.S., there are some special functions used by keyboard as
follows:
"CTRL_ALT_DEL" − Pressing these keys simultaneously will cause
system to Warm Start (Software Reset).
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4. BIOS CONFIGURATION
Award's BIOS 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 CMOS SRAM so that it
retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
4.1. ENTERING 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.
Ÿ
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 or pressing
the "RESET" bottom on the system case.
You may also restart by simultaneously press <Ctrl>,<Alt>, and <Del> 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,
Ÿ
PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP
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4.2. CONTROL KEYS
Up arrow Move to previous item.
Down arrow Move to next item.
Left arrow Move to the item in the left hand.
Right arrow Move to the item in the right hand.
Esc key Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -
Exit current page and return to Main Menu.
PgUp key Increase the numeric value or make changes.
PgDn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes.
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and
Option Page Setup Menu.
F2 key Change color from total 16 colors.
F3 key Calendar, only for Status Page Setup Menu.
F4 key Reserved.
F5 key Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for
Option Page Setup Menu.
F6 key Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table,
only for Option Page Setup Menu.
F7 key Load the default.
F8 key Reserved.
F9 key Reserved.
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu.
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4.3. GETTING HELP
4.3.1. Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
4.3.2. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys
to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help
Window press <Esc>.
4.4. THE MAIN MENU
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 4.1)
will appear on the screen.
The Main Menu allows you to select from seven setup functions and two exit
choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to
accept or enter the sub-menu.
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
ESC
: Quit
F10
: Save & Exit Setup (Shift)F2
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type, ...
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
: Select Item
: Change Color
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Figure 4.1: Main Menu
• Standard CMOS setup
This setup page includes all the items in a 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.
• Power management setup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
• PNP/PCI configuration
This setup page includes all the items of PNP/PCI configuration features.
• Load BIOS defaults
BIOS defaults indicates the most appropriate value of the system
parameter which the system would be in safe configuration.
• Load setup defaults
BIOS defaults indicates the most appropriate value of the system
parameter which the system would be in safe configuration.
• Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all the items of peripherals features.
• Supervisor Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the
system and Setup, or just to Setup.
• User Password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the
system.
• IDE HDD auto detection
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Automatically configure hard disk parameter.
• Save & exit setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
• Exit without save
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
4.5. STANDARD CMOS SETUP MENU
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu (Figure 4.2) are divided into 9
categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items.
Use the arrows to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn>
keys to select the value you want in each item.
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Date (mm:dd:yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
Primary
Primary
Secondary Master
Secondary
Driver A
Driver B
Floppy 3 Mode Support : Disabled
Video
Halt On : No Errors
ESCF1: Quit
: Help (Shift)F2
: Wed, Jan 22 1997
: 11 : 08 : 12
Master
Slave
Slave
: 1.44 , 3.5 in
: None
: EGA/VGA
Figure 4.2: Standard CMOS Setup Menu
: Auto
: None
: None
: None
HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR
CYLSHARD DISKS TYPE MODE
SIZE
0
0
0
0
Extended Memory:
: Select Item
: Change Color
000 0
Base Memory:
Other Memory:
Total Memory:
31744 K
32768 K
PU/PD/+/- : Modify
4-5
0
0000 0
0000 0
0000 0
640 K
384 K
Auto
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Date
The date format is <day>, <date> <month> <year>. Press <F3> to show
the calendar.
day The day, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is
display-only
date The date, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the
month)
month The month, Jan. through Dec.
year The year, from 1900 through 2099
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Time
The time format in <hour> <minute> <second>.
The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock.
For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
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Primary HDDs / Secondary HDDs
The category identify the types of hard disk from drive C to drive F 4
devices that has been installed in the computer.
There are three options for definable type; User, Auto and None .
Type User is user-definable; and type Auto means automatically
detecting HDD's type and None means No IDE HDD installed.
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>.
Those information should be provided in the documentation from your
hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
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CYLS. number of cylinders
HEADS number of heads
PRECOMP write precomp
LANDZONE landing zone
SECTORS number of sectors
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.
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Drive A type / Drive B type
The category identify the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has
been installed in the computer.
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 (3-1/2 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
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.
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Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)
Disable Normal Floppy Drive.
Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
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Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drive.
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Video
The category detects the type of adapter used for the primary system
monitor that must match your video display card and monitor.
Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select
the type in setup.
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.
NO errors The system boot will not be stopped for any error
that may be detected
All errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error, the
system will be stopped and you will be prompted
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard
error; it will stop for all other errors
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it
will stop for all other errors
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All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or
disk error; it will stop for all other errors
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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 512 K for systems
with 512 K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for
systems with 640 K 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 1 MB in the CPU's
memory address map.
Expanded Memory
Expanded Memory in memory defined by the Lotus / Intel /
Microsoft (LIM) standard as EMS.
Many standard DOS applications can not utilize memory above
640, the Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) swaps
memory which not utilized by DOS with a section, or frame, so
these applications can access all of the system memory.
Memory can be swapped by EMS is usually 64 within 1 MB
or memory above 1 MB, depends on the chipset design.
Expanded memory device driver is required to use memory as
Expanded Memory.
Other Memory
This refers to the memory located in the 640 to 1024 address
space. This is memory that can be used for different
applications.
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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.
4.6. BIOS FEATURES SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Virus Warning
CPU Internal Cache
External Cache
Quick Power On Self Test
Boot Sequence
Swap Floppy Drive : Disabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Boot Up NumLock Status
Security Option : Setup
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop : Disabled
OS Select For DRAM >64MB : Non-OS2
: Disabled
: Enabled
: Enabled
: Enabled
: A, C, SCSI
: Enabled
: On
Figure 4.3: BIOS Features Setup
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
Video BIOS Shadow
C8000 - CBFFF Shadow
CC000 - CFFFF Shadow : Disabled
ESC
: Quit
F1
: Help
F5
: Old Values
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
BIOS Configuration
: Enabled
: Disabled
: DisabledD0000 - D3FFF Shadow
: DisabledD4000 - D7FFF Shadow
: DisabledD8000 - DBFFF Shadow
: DisabledDC000 - DFFFF Shadow
PU/PD/+/(Shift)F2
: Select Item
: Modify
: Color
•
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 anti-virus program to locate the
problem.
The default value is Disabled.
Enabled Activate 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.
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Disabled No warning message appears when anything attempts to
access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.
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CPU Internal Cache / External Cache
These two categories speed up memory access. However, it depends on
CPU / chipset design.
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enable cache function.
Disabled Disable cache function.
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Quick Power On Self Test
This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on
the computer. If it set to Enable, BIOS will skip some check items during
POST.
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enable quick POST.
Disabled Normal POST.
•
Boot Sequence
This category determines which drive computer searches first for the
disk operating system (i.e., DOS).
The default value is A,C,SCSI.
A,C,SCSI System will first search for floppy disk drive then
hard disk (C) drive and SCSI drive.
C,A,SCSI System will first search for hard disk (C) drive then
floppy disk drive and SCSI drive.
C,CDROM,A System will first search for hard disk (C) drive then
CDROM drive and floppy disk drive.
CDROM,C,A System will first search for CDROM drive then hard
disk (C) drive and floppy disk drive.
D,A,SCSI System will first search for hard disk (D) drive then
floppy disk drive and SCSI drive.
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E,A,SCSI System will first search for hard disk (E) drive then
floppy disk drive and SCSI drive.
F,A,SCSI System will first search for hard disk (F) drive then
floppy disk drive and SCSI drive.
SCSI,A,C System will first search for SCSI drive then floppy
disk drive and hard disk (C) drive .
SCSI,C,A System will first search for SCSI drive and hard disk
(C) drive then floppy disk drive .
C only System will only search for hard disk (C) drive.
LS/ZIP,C System will first search for floppy disk drive (LS) or
ZIP drive then hard disk (C) drive.
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Swap Floppy Drive
The default value is Disabled.
Enabled Floppy A & B will be swapped under DOS.
Disabled Floppy A & B will be normal definition.
•
Boot Up Floppy Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40
or 80 tracks. 360 type is 40 tracks while 720 , 1.2 and 1.44 are all 80
tracks.
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine if it is 40
or 80 tracks. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720, 1.2 or
1.44 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 not be any warning
message if the drive installed is 360 .
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Boot Up NumLock Status
The default value is On.
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On Keypad is number keys.
Off Keypad is arrow keys.
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Security option
The default value is Setup.
Setup The system will boot and access to Setup will be denied if
the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be
denied if the correct password is not entered at the
prompt.
M
To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and
then you will be asked to enter password. If the user does 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.
•
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
The default value are Disabled.
Enabled For having Video Card on ISA Bus and VGA Card on PCI
Bus.
Disabled For VGA Card only.
•
OS Select For DRAM>64MB
The default value is Non-OS2.
Non-OS2 Using non-OS2 operating system.
OS2 Using OS2 operating system and DRAM>64MB.
•
Video BIOS Shadow
It determines whether video BIOS will copied to RAM, however, it is
optional from chipset design. Video Shadow will increase the video
speed.
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The default value is Enable.
Enabled Video shadow is enabled.
Disabled Video shadow is disabled.
•
C8000 - CFFFF Shadow / D0000 - DFFFF Shadow
These categories determine whether optional ROM will be copied to
RAM by 16 byte. The default value are Disabled.
Enabled Optional shadow is enabled.
Disabled Optional shadow is disabled.
4.7. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Auto Configuration
L2 (WB) Tag bit Length
SRAM Back-to-Back
NA# Enable
Starting Point of Paging
CAS# Pulse Width (FP)
RAMW# Assertion Timing
CAS Precharge Time (FP)
CAS Precharge Time (EDO)
SDRAM CAS Latency
SDRAM WR Retire Rate
SDRAM Wait State Control
Read Prefetch Memory RD
MA Current Rating
Video BIOS Cacheable : Enabled
Memory Hole at 15M-16M : Disabled
: Enabled
: 8bit
: Enabled
: Disabled
: 1T
: 2T
: 1TCAS# Pulse Width (EDO)
: 3T
: 1T/2T
: 1T/2T
: 2T
: X-1-1-1
: 1WS
: DisabledEnhanced Memory Write
: Enabled
: DisabledCPU to PCI Burst Mem. WR
: Low
Figure 4.4: Chipset Features Setup
Refresh Cycle Time (us)
RAS Pulse Width Refresh
RAS to CAS Delay
CPU to PCI Post Write
: Quit
F1
: Help
F5
: Old Values
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
PU/PD/+/(Shift)F2
: Modify
: Color
: 15.6
: 6T
: 4TRAS Precharge Time
: 4T
: Disabled
: PCICLK/4ISA Bus Clock Frequency
: Select ItemESC
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Auto Configuration
The default value is Enabled
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Enabled Enabled Auto Configuration
Disabled Disabled Auto Configuration.
•
L2 (WB) Tag bit Length
The default value is 8bits
7bits L2 (WB) Tag bit Length to 7 bits.
8bits L2 (WB) Tag bit Length to 8 bits.
•
SRAM Back-to-Back
The default value is Enabled
Enabled Enabled SRAM Back-to-Back.
Disabled Disabled SRAM Back-to-Back.
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NA# Enable
The default value is Disabled
Enabled Enabled NA#.
Disabled Disabled NA#.
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Starting Ponit of Paging
The default value is 1T
1T Set starting Point of Paging to 1T.
2T Set starting Point of Paging to 2T.
4T Set starting Point of Paging to 4T.
8T Set starting Point of Paging to 8T.
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CAS# Pulse Width (FP)
The default value is 2T
1T CAS# Pulse Width (FP) to 1T.
2T CAS# Pulse Width (FP) to 2T.
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CAS# Pulse Width (EDO)
The default value is 1T.
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1T CAS# Pulse Width (EDO) to 1T.
2T CAS# Pulse Width (EDO) to 2T.
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RAMW# Assertion Timing
The default value is 3T
2T RAMW# Assertion Timing to 2T.
3T RAMW# Assertion Timing to 3T.
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CAS Precharge Time (FP)
The default value is 1T/2T
1T CAS Precharge Time (FP) to 1T.
2T CAS Precharge Time (FP) to 2T.
1T/2T CAS Precharge Time (FP) to 1T/2T.
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CAS Precharge Time (EDO)
The default value is 1T/2T
1T CAS Precharge Time (EDO) to 1T.
2T CAS Precharge Time (EDO) to 2T.
1T/2T CAS Precharge Time (EDO) to 1T/2T.
BIOS Configuration
•
SDRAM CAS Latency
The default value is 2T
2T SDRAM CAS Latency to 2T.
3T SDRAM CAS Latency to 3T.
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SDRAM WR Retire Rate
The default value is X-1-1-1.
X-1-1-1 SDRAM WR Retire Rate to X-1-1-1.
X-2-2-2 SDRAM WR Retire Rate to X-2-2-2.
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SDRAM Wait State Control
The default value is 1WS.
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0 WS SDRAM Wait State Control to 0WS.
1 WS SDRAM Wait State Control to 1WS.
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Enhanced Memory Write
The default value is Disabled.
Enabled Enabled Enhanced Memory Write .
Disabled Disabled Enhanced Memory Write.
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Read Prefetch Memory RD
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enabled Read Prefetch Memory RD.
Disabled Disabled Read Prefetch Memory RD.
• CPU to PCI Burst Mem. WR
The default value is Disabled.
Disabled Disabled CPU to PCI Burst Mem. WR.
Enabled Enabled CPU to PCI Burst Mem. WR.
• MA Current Rating
The default value is Low.
Low Set MA Current Rating is Low.
High Set MA Current Rating is High.
• Video BIOS Cacheable
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enable video BIOS cacheable.
Disabled Disable video BIOS cacheable.
• Memory Hole at 15M-16M
The default value is Disabled .
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Disabled Normal Setting.
Enabled Set Address=15-16MB relocate to ISA BUS.
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Refresh Cycle Time (us)
The default value is 15.6us
15.6 Set DRAM Refresh rate to 15.6us.
62.4 Set DRAM Refresh rate to 62.4us.
124.8 Set DRAM Refresh rate to 124.8us.
187.2 Set DRAM Refresh rate to 187.2us.
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RAS Pulse Width Refresh
The default value is 6T
4T Set RAS Pulse Width Refresh to 4T.
5T Set RAS Pulse Width Refresh to 5T.
6T Set RAS Pulse Width Refresh to 6T.
7T Set RAS Pulse Width Refresh to 7T.
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RAS Precharge Time
The default value is 4T
2T Set RAS Precharge Time to 2T.
3T Set RAS Precharge Time to 3T.
4T Set RAS Precharge Time to 4T.
5T Set RAS Precharge Time to 5T.
BIOS Configuration
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RAS to CAS Delay
The default value is 4T
2T Set RAS to CAS Delay to 2T.
3T Set RAS to CAS Delay to 3T.
4T Set RAS to CAS Delay to 4T.
5T Set RAS to CAS Delay to 5T.
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CPU to PCI Post Write
The default value is Disabled.
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3T Set CPU to PCI Post Write to 3T.
4T Set CPU to PCI Post Write to 4T.
Disabled Disabled CPU to PCI Post Write.
• ISA Bus Clock Frequency
The default value is PCICLK/4.
PCICLK/3 For 50 MHz system.
PCICLK/4 For 66,60 MHz system.
7.159 MHz Set ISA Bus clock to 7.159 MHz system.
4.8. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Power Management
Video Off Method
** PM Timers **
HDD Off After : Disable
Standby Mode : Disable
Suspend Mode : Disable
** PM Events **
COM Ports Activity : Enabled
LPT Ports Activity : Enabled
HDD Ports Activity : Enabled
VGA Activity : Enabled
IRQ3 (COM 2) : Enabled
IRQ4 (COM 1)
IRQ7 (LPT 1) : Enabled
IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir)
: Enabled
: DPMS Supported
: Enabled
: DisabledIRQ5 (LPT 2)
: EnabledIRQ6 (FLOPPY Disk)
: Disabled
: DisabledIRQ10 (Reserved)
IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse)
IRQ14 (Hard Disk) : Enabled
IRQ15 (Reserved)
: Quit
F1
: Help
F5
: Old Values
F6
: Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
Figure 4.5: Power Management Setup
PU/PD/+/(Shift)F2
: DisabledIRQ11 (Reserved)
: Enabled
: Enabled
: Select ItemESC
: Modify
: Color
• Power Management
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enable Green function.
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Disabled Disable Green function.
Please disable Green Function for Non-S CPU in OS/2, Unix, Window
NT & Novell system.
• Video off Method
The default value is DPMS Supported.
V/H SYNC+Blank BIOS will turn off V/H-SYNC when gets into
Green mode for Green monitor power saving.
Blank Screen BIOS will only black monitor when gets into
Green mode.
DPMS Supported BIOS will use DPMS Standard to control VGA
card. (The Green type VGA card will turn of V/HSYNC automatically.)
• HDD Off After
The default value is Disable.
Disabled Disable HDD Off After.
1min-15min Set HDD timer to get into power down mode.
• Standby Mode
The default value is Disable.
Disable Disable Standby Mode.
20 sec-40 min Setup the timer to enter Standby Mode.
• Suspend Mode
The default value is Disable.
Disable Disable Suspend Mode.
20 sec-40 min Setup the timer to enter Suspend Mode.
• COM Ports Activity
The default value is Enabled.
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Disabled Disable COM Ports Activity.
Enabled Enable COM Ports Activity.
• LPT Ports Activity
The default value is Enabled.
Disabled Disable LPT Ports Activity.
Enabled Enable LPT Ports Activity.
• HDD Ports Activity
The default value is Enabled.
Disabled Disable HDD Ports Activity.
Enabled Enable HDD Ports Activity.
• VGA Activity
The default value is Enabled.
Disabled Disable VGA Activity.
Enabled Enable VGA Activity.
• IRQX ( 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 )
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled The system will return to normal mode from Green Mode
when the IRQX is active.
Disabled The system will not return to normal mode from Green
Mode when the IRQX is active.
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4.9.PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Resources Controlled By : Manual
Reset Configuration Data : Disabled
IRQ-3 assigned to : Legacy ISA
IRQ-4 assigned to
IRQ-5 assigned to
IRQ-7 assigned to
IRQ-9 assigned to
IRQ-10 assigned to
IRQ-11 assigned to
IRQ-12 assigned to
IRQ-14 assigned to
IRQ-15 assigned to
: Legacy ISA
: PCI/ISA PnP
: Legacy ISA
: PCI/ISA PnP
: PCI/ISA PnP
: PCI/ISA PnP
: Legacy ISA
: Legacy ISA
: Legacy ISA
BIOS Configuration
: Quit
F1
: Help
F5
: Old Values
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
PU/PD/+/(Shift)F2
: Select ItemESC
: Modify
: Color
Figure 4.6: PCI Slot Configuration
•
Resources Controlled By
The default value is Manual.
Manual Set Resources Controlled By Manual.
Auto Set Resources Controlled By Auto.
•
Reset Configuration Data
The default value is Disabled.
Enabled Enabled Reset Configuration Data.
Disabled Disabled Reset Configuration Data.
•
IRQ (3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15)
The default value is "Legacy ISA" or "PCI/ISA PnP".
Legacy ISA The resource is used by Legacy ISA device.
PCI/ISA PnP The resource is used by PCI/ISA PnP device (PCI or
ISA).
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4.10. LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
COMS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
ESC
: Quit
F10
: Save & Exit Setup (Shift)F2
Load BIOS Defaults (Y/N)? N
Load BIOS Defaults except Standard CMOS SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERUSER PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTIONPOWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
: Select Item
: Change Color
Figure 4.7: Load BIOS Defaults
•
Load BIOS Defaults
To load BIOS defaults value to CMOS SRAM, enter "Y". If not, enter "N".
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4.11. LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
COMS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
BIOS Configuration
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
ESC
: Quit
F10
: Save & Exit Setup (Shift)F2
Load SETUP Defaults except Standard CMOS SETUP
Load SETUP Defaults (Y/N)? N
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERUSER PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTIONPOWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
: Select Item
: Change Color
Figure 4.8: Load Setup Defaults
•
Load SETUP Defaults
To load SETUP defaults value to CMOS SRAM, enter "Y". If not, enter
"N".
M
If there is any problem occurred, loading BIOS DEFAULTS step is
recommended.
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Internal PCI/IDE
USB Controller
4.12. INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
IDE Primary Master PIO
IDE Primary Slave PIO
IDE Secondary Master PIO
IDE Secondary Slave PIO
Primary Master UltraDMA : Auto
Primary Slave UltraDMA : Auto
Secondary Master UltraDMA : Auto
Secondary Slave UltraDMA : Auto
IDE Burst Mode : Disabled
Onboard FDD Controller : Enabled
Onboard Serial Port1
Onboard Serial Port2
Onboard Parallel Port
*
: Both
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: EnabledIDE Data Port Post Write
: EnabledIDE HDD Block Mode
: COM1/3F8
: COM2/2F8
: 378/IRQ7
: SPPOnboard Parallel Mode
: 3ECP Mode Use DMA
Figure 4.9: Load Setup Defaults
USB Keyboard Support
*
*
: Quit
F1
: Help
F5
: Old Values
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
PU/PD/+/(Shift)F2
: Disable
: Disable
: Select ItemESC
: Modify
: Color
* This item will show up only if On board Parallel Mode set to ECP or
ECP/EPP.
** This item will show up if USB Controller is enabled.
•
Internal PCI/IDE
The default value is Both.
Disabled Disabled Internal PCI/IDE .
Primary Set Internal PCI/IDE to Primary.
Secondary Set Internal PCI/IDE to Secondary .
Both Set Internal PCI/IDE to Both.
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•
IDE Primary Master PIO (for onboard IDE 1st channel).
The default value is Auto.
Auto BIOS will automatically defect the IDE HDD Accessing
mode.
Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.
•
IDE Primary Slave PIO (for onboard IDE 1st channel).
The default value is Auto.
Auto BIOS will automatically defect the IDE HDD Accessing
mode.
Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.
•
IDE Secondary Master PIO (for onboard IDE 2nd channel).
The default value is Auto.
Auto BIOS will automatically defect the IDE HDD Accessing
mode.
Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.
•
IDE Secondary Slave PIO (for onboard IDE 2nd channel).
The default value is Auto.
Auto BIOS will automatically defect the IDE HDD Accessing
mode.
Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.
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Primary Master UltraDMA (for onboard IDE 1st channel).
The default value is Auto.
Auto BIOS will automatically set the IDE HDD to Ultra
DMA/33 Mode.
Disabled Disable Ultra DMA HDD Function.
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Primary Slave UltraDMA (for onboard IDE 1st channel).
The default value is Auto.
Auto BIOS will automatically set the IDE HDD to Ultra
DMA/33 Mode.
Disabled Disable Ultra DMA HDD Function.
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Secondary Master UltraDMA (for onboard IDE 2nd channel).
The default value is Auto.
Auto BIOS will automatically set the IDE HDD to Ultra
DMA/33 Mode.
Disabled Disable Ultra DMA HDD Function.
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Secondary Slave UltraDMA (for onboard IDE 2nd channel).
The default value is Auto.
Auto BIOS will automatically set the IDE HDD to Ultra
DMA/33 Mode.
Disabled Disable Ultra DMA HDD Function.
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IDE Burst Mode
The default value is Disabled.
Enabled Enable IDE Burst Mode.
Disabled Disable IDE Burst Mode.
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IDE Data Port Post Write
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enable IDE Data Port Post Write.
Disabled Disable IDE Data Port Post Write.
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IDE HDD Block Mode
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enable IDE HDD Block Mode.
Disabled Disable IDE HDD Block Mode.
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Onboard FDD Controller
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enable onboard FDD port.
Disabled Disable onboard FDD port.
•
Onboard Serial Port 1
The default value is COM1/3F8.
COM1/3F8 Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 3F8.
COM2/2F8 Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 2F8.
COM3/3E8 Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 3E8.
COM4/2E8 Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port A.
Auto onboard Serial port A automatically set.
•
Onboard Serial Port 2
The default value is COM2/2F8.
COM1/3F8 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 3F8.
COM2/2F8 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 2F8.
COM3/3E8 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 3E8.
COM4/2E8 Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port B.
Auto onboard Serial port B automatically set.
BIOS Configuration
•
Onboard Parallel port
The default value is 378/IRQ7.
378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7.
278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.
Disabled Disable onboard LPT port.
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Onboard Parallel Mode
The default value is SPP.
SPP Using Parallel port as Normal Printer Port.
EPP/SPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port / Normal
Printer Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
ECP/EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port
mode/Enhanced Parallel Port.
¯
As ECP,ECP/EPP Mode is selected, two options can be defined:
1. ECP Mode use DMA: 3
2. ECP Mode use DMA: 1
•
USB Controller
The default value is Disable.
Disabled Disable USB Controller.
Enabled Enable USB Controller.
•
USB Keyboard Support
¯
¯
The default value is Disable.
Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support.
Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support.
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BIOS Configuration
4.13. SUPERVISOR / USER PASSWORD
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the
center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
COMS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
ESC
: Quit
F10
: Save & Exit Setup (Shift)F2
Enter Password:
Change / Set / Disable Password
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERUSER PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTIONPOWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
: Select Item
: Change Color
Figure 4.10: Password Setting
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The
password typed now will clear and previously entered password from CMOS
memory.
You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and
press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not
enter a password.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter
password. A message will confirm the password being disabled.
Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup
freely.
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PASSWORD DISABLED
If you select System at Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you
will be prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any
time you try to enter Setup.
If you select Setup at Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will
be prompted only when you try to enter Setup.
4.14. IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
CYLS. HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR
SIZETYPEHARD DISKS MODE
Primary Master:
Select Primary Master Option (N=Skip): N
OPTION SIZE CYLS. HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
1 (Y)
521
1060
2
521
530
3
521
530
16
32
32
65535
65535
1059
0
1059
1059
63
NORMAL
63
63
LBA
LARGE
Note: some OSes (like SCO-UNIX) must use "NORMAL" for installation
ESC
: Skip
Figure 4.11: IDE HDD Auto Detection
Type "Y" will accept the H.D.D. parameter reported by BIOS.
Type "N" will keep the old H.D.D. parameter setup. If the hard disk cylinder
NO. is over 1024, then the user can select LBA mode or LARGER mode for
DOS partition LARGE than 528 MB.
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4.15. SAVE & EXIT SETUP
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
COMS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
BIOS Configuration
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
ESC
: Quit
F10
: Save & Exit Setup (Shift)F2
SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? N
Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERUSER PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTIONPOWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
: Select Item
: Change Color
Figure 4.12: Save & Exit Setup
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC
CMOS SRAM.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
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4.16. EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS
COMS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
ESC
: Quit
F10
: Save & Exit Setup (Shift)F2
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Abandon all Datas & Exit SETUP
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERUSER PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTIONPOWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
: Select Item
: Change Color
Figure 4.13: Exit Without Saving
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS SRAM.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
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5. AT TECHNICAL INFORMATION
5.1. I/O BUS CONNECTOR PIN OUT
5.1.1. ISA SLOT PIN OUT
B01
A01
-I/O CH CHKGND
B02
A02
A03
A04
A05
A06
A07
A08
A09
A10
A11
A12
A13
A14
A15
A16
A17
A18
A19
A20
A21
A22
A23
A24
A25
A26
A27
A28
A29
A30
A31
SD07
SD06
SD05
SD04
SD03
SD02
SD01
SD00
-I/O CH RDY
AEN
SA19
SA18
SA17
SA16
SA15
SA14
SA13
SA12
SA11
SA10
SA09
SA08
SA07
SA06
SA05
SA04
SA03
SA02
SA01
SA00
RESET
+5V
IRQ9
-5V
DRQ2
-12V
0WS
+12V
GND
-SMEMW
-SMEMR
-IOW
-IOR
-DACK3
-DRQ3
-DACK1
-DRQ1
-REFRESH
BCLK
IRQ7
IRQ6
IRQ5
IRQ4
IRQ3
-DACK2
T/C
BALE
+5V
OSC
GND
B03
B04
B05
B06
B07
B08
B09
B10
B11
B12
B13
B14
B15
B16
B17
B18
B19
B20
B21
B22
B23
B24
B25
B26
B27
B28
B29
B30
B31
-MEMCS16
-I/OCS16
IRQ10
IRQ11
IRQ12
IRQ15
IRQ14
-DACK0
DRQ0
-DACK5
DRQ5
-DACK6
DRQ6
-DACK7
DRQ7
+5V
-MASTER
GND
AT Technical Information
D01
C01
SBHE
D02
C02
LA23
D03
C03
LA22
D04
C04
LA21
D05
C05
LA20
D06
C06
LA19
D07
C07
LA18
D08
C08
LA17
D09
C09
-MEMR
D10
C10
-MEMW
D11
C11
SD08
D12
C12
SD09
D13
C13
SD10
D14
C14
SD11
D15
C15
SD12
D16
C16
SD13
D17
C17
SD14
D18
C18
SD15
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5.1.2. PCI - BUS SLOT PIN OUT
B01
A01
-12V
NC
GND
NC
VCC
VCC
INTB#
INTD#
PST#1
NC
PST#2
GND
GND
NC
GND
CLK
GND
REQ#
VCC
AD_31
AD_29
GND
AD_27
AD_25
NC
CBE#3
AD_23
GND
AD_21
AD_19
NC
AD_17
CEB#2
GND
IRDY#
NC
DEVSEL#
GND
LOCK#
PERR#
B02
B03
B04
B05
B06
B07
B08
B09
B10
B11
B12
B13
B14
B15
B16
B17
B18
B19
B20
B21
B22
B23
B24
B25
B26
B27
B28
B29
B30
B31
B32
B33
B34
B35
B36
B37
B38
B39
B40
A02
A03
A04
A05
A06
A07
A08
A09
A10
A11
A12
A13
A14
A15
A16
A17
A18
A19
A20
A21
A22
A23
A24
A25
A26
A27
A28
A29
A30
A31
A32
A33
A34
A35
A36
A37
A38
A39
A40
NC
+12V
NC
NC
VCC
INTA#
INTC#
VCC
NC
VCC
NC
GND
GND
NC
RST#
VCC
GNT#
GND
NC
AD_30
NC
AD_28
AD_26
GND
AD_24
IDSEL
NC
AD_22
AD_20
GND
AD_18
AD_16
NC
FRAME#
GND
TRDY#
GND
STOP#
NC
SDONE
NC
SERR#
NC
CBE#1
AD_14
GND
AD_12
AD_10
GND
AD_08
AD_07
NC
AD_05
AD_03
GND
AD_01
VCC
NC
VCC
VCC
B41
A41
B42
A42
B43
A43
B44
A44
B45
A45
B46
A46
B47
A47
B48
A48
B49
A49
B52
A52
B53
A53
B54
A54
B55
A55
B56
A56
B57
A57
B58
A58
B59
A59
B60
A60
B61
A61
B62 A62
SBO#
GND
PAR
AD_15
NC
AD_13
AD_11
GND
AD_09
CBE#0
NC
AD_06
AD_04
GND
AD_02
AD_00
VCC
NC
VCC
VCC
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5.2. I/O & MEMORY MAP
MEMORY MAP:
I/O MAP:
[0000000-009FFFF] System memory used by DOS and application program.
[00A0000-00BFFFF] Display buffer memory for VGA/ EGA/CGA/MONOCHROME adapter.
[00C0000-00DFFFF] Reserved for I/O device BIOS ROM or RAM buffer.
[00E0000-00EFFFF] Reserved for PCI device ROM.
[00F0000-00FFFFF] System BIOS ROM.
[0100000-BFFFFFF] System extension memory.
[000-01F] DMA controller.(Master)
[020-021] INTERRUPT controller.(Master)
[022-023] CHIPSET control registers I/O ports.
[040-05F] TIMER control registers.
[060-06F] KEYBOARD interface controller.(8042)
[070-07F] RTC ports & CMOS I/O ports.
[080-09F] DMA register.
[0A0-0BF] INTERRUPT controller.(Slave)
[0C0-0DF] DMA controller.(Slave)
[0F0-0FF] MATH COPROCESSOR
[1F0-1F8] HARD DISK controller.
[278-27F] PARALLEL port-2.
[2B0-2DF] GRAPHICS adapter controller.
[2F8-2FF] SERIAL port-2.
[360-36F] NETWORK ports.
[378-37F] PARALLEL port-1
[3B0-3BF] MONOCHROME & PRINTER adapter.
[3C0-3CF] EGA adapter.
[3D0-3DF] CGA adapter.
[3F0-3F7] FLOPPY DISK controller.
[3F8-3FF] SERIAL port-1.
AT Technical Information
5.3. TIMER & DMA CHANNELS MAP
TIMER MAP: TIMER Channel-0 System timer interrupt
TIMER Channel-1 DRAM REFRESH request
TIMER Channel-2 SPEAKER tone generator
DMA CHANNELS: DMA Channel-0 Available
DMA Channel-1 IBM SDLC
DMA Channel-2 FLOPPY DISK adapter
DMA Channel-3 Available
DMA Channel-4 Cascade for DMA controller 1
DMA Channel-5 Available
DMA Channel-6 Available
DMA Channel-7 Available
5.4. INTERRUPT MAP
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NMI: Parity check error
IRQ (H/W): 0 System TIMER interrupt from TIMER-0
1 KEYBOARD output buffer full
2 Cascade for IRQ 8-15
3 SERIAL port 2
4 SERIAL port 1
5 PARALLEL port 2
6 FLOPPY DISK adapter
7 PARALLEL port 1
8 RTC clock
9 Available
10 Available
11 Available
12 P/S 2 Mouse
13 MATH coprocessor
14 HARD DISK adapter
15 Available
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5.5. RTC & CMOS RAM MAP
RTC & CMOS: 00 Seconds
01 Second alarm
02 Minutes
03 Minutes alarm
04 Hours
05 Hours alarm
06 Day of week
07 Day of month
08 Month
09 Year
0A Status register A
0B Status register B
0C Status register C
0D Status register D
0E Diagnostic status byte
0F Shutdown byte
10 FLOPPY DISK drive type byte
11 Reserve
12 HARD DISK type byte
13 Reserve
14 Equipment byte
15 Base memory low byte
16 Base memory high byte
17 Extension memory low byte
18 Extension memory high byte
19-2d
2E-2F
30 Reserved for extension memory low byte
31 Reserved for extension memory high byte
32 DATE CENTURY byte
33 INFORMATION FLAG
34-3F Reserve
40-7f Reserved for CHIPSET SETTING DATA
AT Technical Information
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APPENDIX A: POST MESSAGE
When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct
something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a
box in the middle of the screen and the message PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE,
CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP will be shown in the
information box at the bottom.
• POST BEEP
Currently there is only one beep code in BIOS. This code indicates that
a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video
screen to display any additional information. This beep code consists of
a single long beep followed by two short beeps.
• ERROR MESSAGE
Once or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS
detects an error during the POST. This list includes message for both
the ISA and the EISA BIOS.
Ö CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED
CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.
Ö CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR
Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has
become corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weak battery.
Check the battery and replace if necessary.
Ö DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER
No boot device was found. Insert a system disk into Drive A: and press
<Enter>. If you assumed the system would boot from the hard drive,
make sure the controller is inserted correctly and all cables are properly
attached. Also be sure the disk is formatted as a boot device. Then
reboot the system.
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Ö DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP
Type of diskette drive installed in the system is different from the CMOS
definition. Run Setup to re-configure the drive type correctly.
Ö DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY
Display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or
color. This indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated
in Setup.
Determine which setting is correct, and then either turn off the system
and change the jumper, or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection.
Ö DISPLAY TYPE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT
Since last powering off the system, the display adapter has been
changed. You must configure the system for the new display type.
Ö EISA Configuration Checksum Error
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The EISA non-volatile RAM checksum is incorrect or cannot correctly
read the EISA slot. This can indicate either the EISA non-volatile
memory has become corrupt or the slot has configured incorrectly. Also
be sure the card is installed firmly in the slot.
Ö EISA Configuration Is Not Complete
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The slot configuration information stored in the EISA non-volatile
memory is incomplete.
F
When either of these errors appear, the system will boot in ISA mode,
which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
Ö ERROR ENCOUNTERED INITIALIZING HARD DRIVE
Hard drive cannot be initialized. Be sure the adapter is installed correctly
and all cables are correctly and firmly attached. Also be sure the correct
hard drive type is selected in Setup.
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Ö ERROR INITIALIZING HARD DISK CONTROLLER
Cannot initialize controller. Make sure the cord is correctly and firmly
installed in the bus. Be sure the correct hard drive type is selected in
Setup. Also check to see if any jumper needs to be set correctly in the
hard drive.
Ö FLOPPY DISK CNTRLR ERROR OR NO CNTRLR PRESENT
Cannot find or initialize the floppy drive controller. Make sure the
controller is installed correctly and firmly. If there are no floppy drives
installed, be sure the Diskette Drive selection in Setup is set to NONE.
Ö Invalid ISA Configuration
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The non-volatile memory containing EISA configuration information was
programmed incorrectly or has become corrupt. Re-run EISA
configuration utility to program the memory correctly.
F
When this error appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows
you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
Ö KEYBOARD ERROR OR NO KEYBOARD PRESENT
Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached
correctly and no key is being pressed during the boot.
If you are purposely configuring the system without a keyboard, set the
error halt condition in Setup to HALT ON ALL, BUT KEYBOARD. This
will cause the BIOS to ignore the missing keyboard and continue the
boot.
Ö Memory Address Error at ...
Indicates a memory address error at a specific location. You can use
this location along with the memory map for your system to find and
replace the bad memory chips.
Ö Memory parity Error at ...
Indicates a memory parity error at a specific location. You can use this
location along with the memory map for your system to find and replace
the bad memory chips.
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Ö MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT
Memory has been added or removed since the last boot. In EISA mode
use Configuration Utility to re-configure the memory configuration.
In ISA mode enter Setup and enter the new memory size in the memory
field.
Ö Memory Verify Error at ...
Indicates an error verifying a value already written to memory. Use the
location along with your system's memory map to locate the bad chip.
Ö OFFENDING ADDRESS NOT FOUND
This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and
RAM PARITY ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the
problem cannot be isolated.
Ö OFFENDING SEGMENT:
This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and
RAM PARITY ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the
problem has been isolated.
Ö PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT
This will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that
requires you to reboot. Press any key and the system will reboot.
Ö PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI, F2 TO REBOOT
When BIOS detects a Non-miscible Interrupt condition during boot, this
will allow you to disable the NMI and continue to boot, or you can reboot
the system will the NMI enabled.
Ö RAM PARITY ERROR - CHECKING FOR SEGMENT ...
Indicates a parity error in Random Access Memory.
Ö Should Be Empty But ISA Board Found
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY
A valid board ID was found in a slot that was configured as having no
board ID.
F
When this error appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows
you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
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Ö Should Have ISA Board But Not Found
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The board installed is not responding to the ID request, or no board ID
has been found in the indicated slot.
F
When this error appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows
you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
Ö Slot Not Empty
Indicates that a slot designated as empty by the EISA Configuration
Utility actually contains a board.
F
When this error appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows
you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
Ö SYSTEM HALTED, (CTRL-ALT-DEL) TO REBOOT ...
Indicates the present boot attempt has been aborted and the system
must be rebooted. Press and hold down the CTRL and ALT keys and
press DEL.
Ö Wrong Board In Slot
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The board ID does not match the ID stored in the EISA non-volatile
memory.
F
When this error appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows
you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
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Appendix B: Post Codes
APPENDIX B: POST CODES
F
EISA POST codes are typically output to port address 300h. ISA POST
codes are typically output to port address 80h.
POST Name Description
C0 Turn Off Chipset
Cache
1 Processor Test 1 Processor Status (1 FLAGS) Verification.
2 Processor Test 2 Read/Write/Verify all CPU registers except SS, SP,
3 Initialize Chips Disable NMI, PIE, AIE, UEI, SQWV.
4 Test Memory
Refresh Toggle
5 Blank video,
Initialize keyboard
6 Reserved
7 Test CMOS
Interface and
Battery Status
BE Chipset Default
Initialization
C1 Memory presence
test
C5 Early Shadow OEM Specific-Early Shadow enable for fast boot.
C6 Cache presence
test
OEM Specific-Cache control.
Test the following processor status flags
carry, zero, sign, overflow,
The BIOS will set each of these flags, verify they are
set, then turn each flag off and verify it is off.
and BP with data pattern FF and 00.
Disable video, parity checking, DMA.
Reset math coprocessor.
Clear all page registers, CMOS shutdown byte.
Initialize timer 0, 1, and 2, including set EISA timer to a
known state.
Initialize DMA controllers 0 and 1.
Initialize interrupt controllers 0 and 1.
Initialize EISA extended registers.
RAM must be periodically refreshed in order to keep
the memory from decaying. This function assures that
the memory refresh function is working properly.
Keyboard controller initialization.
Verifies CMOS is working correctly, detects bad
battery.
Program chipset registers with power on BIOS
defaults.
OEM Specific-Test to size on-board memory.
External cache size detection.
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8 Setup low memory Early chip set initialization.
Memory presence test.
OEM chip set routines.
Clear low 64 K of memory.
Test first 64 K memory.
9 Early Cache
Initialization
A Setup Interrupt
Vector Table
Cyrix CPU initialization.
Cache initialization.
Initialize first 120 interrupt vectors with
SPURIOUS_INT-HDLR and initialize INT 00h-1Fh
according to INT_TBL.
B Test CMOS RAM
Checksum
Test CMOS RAM Checksum, if bad, or insert key
pressed, load defaults.
C Initialize keyboard Detect type of keyboard controller (optional).
Set NUM_LOCK status.
D Initialize Video
Interface
Detect CPU clock.
Read CMOS location 14h to find out type of video in
use.
Detect and Initialize Video Adapter.
E Test Video Memory Test video memory, write sign-on message to screen.
Setup shadow RAM - Enable shadow according to
Setup.
F Test DMA
Controller 0
BIOS checksum test.
Keyboard detect and initialization.
10 Test DMA
Controller 1
11 Test DMA Page
Test DMA Page Registers.
registers
12-13 Reserved
14 Test Timer Counter2Test 8254 Timer 0 Counter 2.
15 Test 8259-1 Mask
Bits
16 Test 8259-2 Mask
Bits
17 Test Stuck 8259's
Interrupt Bits
18 Test 8259 Interrupt
Functionality
Verify 8259 Channel 1 masked interrupts by alternately
turning off and on the interrupt lines.
Verify 8259 Channel 2 masked interrupts by alternately
turning off and on the interrupt lines.
Turn off interrupts then verify no interrupt mask
register is on.
Force an interrupt and verify the interrupt occurred.
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