BIOS Configuration
3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1. UNPACKING
The mainboard package should contain the following:
∙The 5AMMC mainboard.
∙USER’S MANUAL for mainboard.
∙Cable set for IDE ¡ BFloppy (Com2 Cable is Optional) .
∙Diskette for Mainboard Utility.
∙ATI RAGE IIC AGP VGA DRIVER.
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.
MDO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.
It is assumed that the chassis is designed for a standard ATX 2.0 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,
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3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT
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FAN |
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3.3. QUICK REFERENCE FOR JUMPERS & CONNECTORS
t I/O Ports Connector
IDE 1 |
For Primary IDE port. |
IDE 2 |
For Secondary IDE port. |
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For Floppy port. |
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USB |
For USB port. |
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COM A |
For Serial port1 (COM A). |
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For Serial port2 (COM B). |
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For VGA port. |
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For GAME port. |
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For MIC,LINE-IN,LINE-OUT port. |
LPT |
For LPT port. |
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For PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard Connector. |
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For ATX Power Connector. |
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t J2: Wake on Lan
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Enabled Onboard VGA Function. |
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Disabled Onboard VGA Function. |
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Release Onboard VGA from occupying IRQ Resource. |
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Non Release Onboard VGA from occupying IRQ Resource. |
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Disabled Onboard Audio Function. |
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t J3 : Game & Audio Connector (Internal) (Optional)
Pin No. Function
1MIC
2GND
3Line in
4GND
5GND
6Line out
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SPK |
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PWR : Soft Power Connector
On – Off : For POWER ON or Suspend IN / OUT. On 4 sec : For POWER OFF before VGA Enable or
CMOS setup select “delay 4sec.” for
POWER OFF mode.
RE : Reset Switch
Open: Normal Operation
Short: For Hardware Reset System
P+P− P−: Power LED
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SPK: Speaker Connector
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GN: Green Switch
Open: Normal operation
Short: Entering Green Mode
GD: Green Function Active LED
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LED athode (+) |
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LED cathode (−) |
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3.4. 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.
3.5. DRAM INSTALLATION
The mainboard can be installed with 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 MB 168 pins DIMM module DRAM, and the DRAM speed must be 67~100 MHz for SDRAM. The DRAM memory system on mainboard consists of bank 0 & bank1 .
Because the 168 pins DIMM module is 64 bits width, using 1 PCS which can match a 64 bits system. The total memory size is 8 MB ~ 512 MB DRAM. The DRAM installation position refer to Figure 3.1, and notice the Pin 1 of DIMM module must match with the Pin 1 of DIMM socket. Insert the DRAM DIMM module into the DIMM socket at Vertical angle. If there is a wrong direction of Pin 1, the DRAM DIMM module couldn't be inserted into socket completely.
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 66 / 75 /83 /95 100MHz for 3.3V/2.5V Pentiumâ Processor (133 / 166 / 200 MHz) ;MMX(166 / 200 / 233 MHZ) , AMD K6-(166 / 200 / 233 / 266 / 300 ; K6-2(266 / 300 / 333 / 350 /380 / 400) , Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX (PR166 / PR200 / PR233 / PR266 ) ; M¢ -ºPR300 / PR333 , IDT C6-(200 / 225 / 266).
The mainboard can use Pentiumâ Processor, MMX , AMD-K6, AMD-K6-2, Cyrix / IBM 6x86MX, Cyrix M¢ ,ºIDT C6 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.
MThe 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 the CPU is installed onto mainboard.
MWhen 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!
MBefore 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.
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tSW: CPU INT./ EXT. FREQ. RATIO
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¬Note: If Cyrix 6x86 is being used, please check the CPU Date Code after 605.
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3.7. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS SRAM
Built-in Real Time Clock (RTC) With 256B CMOS SRAM in M5819.
3.8. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
There is 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 connector SPK on mainboard.
3.9. 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 RE on mainboard.
3.10. GREEN FUNCTION INSTALLATION
There is one jumper for the purpose of power saving, GN, to indicate the power saving function . If the GD is lighted on, the system is in green mode. The GN switch will force the system into green mode .
3.11. 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 three 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.
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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.
ŸPress DEL to enter SETUP.
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.
4.2. CONTROL KEYS
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Move to previous item. |
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Move to next item. |
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Move to the item in the left hand. |
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Move to the item in the right hand. |
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Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS |
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Increase the numeric value or make changes. |
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Decrease the numeric value or make changes. |
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General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and |
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Change color from total 16 colors. |
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Calendar, only for Status Page Setup Menu. |
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Load the default. |
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4.3. GETTING HELP
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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 setup functions and exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
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
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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
Setup 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
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
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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.
Figure 4.2: Standard CMOS Setup Menu
∙Date
The date format is <day>, <date> <month> <year>. Press <F3> to show the calendar.
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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 meansNo 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.
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>.
∙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. |
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1.2M, 5.25 in. |
5-1/4 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 megabyte |
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720K, 3.5 in. |
3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 720 kilobyte capacity |
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1.44M, 3.5 in. |
3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 megabyte |
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2.88M, 3.5 in. |
3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 megabyte |
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