Gigabyte GA-6BXE User Manual

6BXE

USER'S MANUAL

1. System power on by PS/2 Mouse: First, enable this function
in CMOS Setup, then you can power on the system by double
clicking the right or left button of your PS/2 Mouse.

2. System power on by Keyboard: If your ATX power supply
supports larger than 300 mA 5V Stand-By current
(dependent on the specification of keyboards), you can
power on your system by entering password from the
keyboard after setting the “Keyboard power on ”
password in CMOS Setup.

3. Supports 3 steps ACPI LED.

4. Support Modem Ring-On. (Include internal Modem and
external modem on COM A and COM B)

5. Wake-Up on LAN. (on JP7) (The ATX power supply supports
larger than 720 mA 5V Stand-By current)

6. CPU Over Voltage Protect

For Intel Pentium II / III / Celeron Processor MAINBOARD

REV. 2.0 First Edition

R-20-01-090310

6BXE

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.

Sound Blaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd in the
United States and certain other countries. Sound Blaster-LINK and SB-LINK
are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd.

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Quick Installation Guide

Mar. 10 , 1999 Taipei, Taiwan

I. Quick Installation Guide :
CPU SPEED SETUP

The system bus speed is selectable between 66 / 100 MHz. The user can
select the system bus speed and change the DIP SWITCH (SW) selection to
set up the CPU speed for 233 - 650MHz processor.

ON: O OFF: X

CPU Type SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8

Pentium II 233 MHz
(Celeron 233MHz)

Pentium II 266 MHz
(Celeron 266MHz)

Pentium II 300 MHz
(Celeron 300MHz)

Pentium II 333 MHz
(Celeron 333MHz)

Pentium II 366 MHz
(Celeron 366MHz)

Pentium II 400 MHz
(Celeron 400MHz)

Pentium II 433 MHz
(Celeron 433MHz)

Pentium II 350 MHz

Pentium II 400 MHz

Pentium III 450 MHz

Pentium III 500 MHz

Pentium III 550 MHz

Pentium III 600 MHz

X X O O O X X O

O O X O O X X O

X O X O O X X O

O X X O O X X O

X X X O O X X O

O O O X O X

X O O X O X X O

X X O O

O O X O

X O X O

O X X O

X X X O

O O O X

X X X X

X X X X

X X X X

X X X X

X X X X

X X X X

5

O

Pentium III 650 MHz

X O O X

2

5 5 5 5

6BXE

CLK RATIO SW1 SW2 SW3 SW 4

X3 O X O O

X3.5 X X O O

X4 O O X O

X4.5 X O X O

X5 O X X O

X5.5 X X X O

X6 O O O X
X6.5 X O O X

X 7 O X O X

X 7.5 X X O X

X 8 O O X X

X 8.5 X O X X

X 9 O X X X

X 9.5 X X X X

Main Clock Table
CLK SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8
66 MHz O X X
75 MHz O X O O
83 MHz O O X O
100 MHz X X X X

112 MHz X X O X
124 MHz X O O X
133MHz X O X X
PCI Run 44.3 MHz
133 MHz O O O X
PCI Run 33.3 MHz

m

«Note: We don’t recommend you to setup your system speed to 75, 83,

112, 124 or 133MHz because these frequencies are not the
standard specifications for CPU, Chipset and most of the
peripherals. Whether your system can run under 75, 83, 112, 124
or 133MHz properly will depend on your hardware
configurations: CPU, SDRAM, Cards, etc.

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Quick Installation Guide

ON

1. Pentium II / Celeron 233 MHz / 66MHz FSB

BIOS

SLOT 1

Intel

6BXE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

OFF

PIIX4

2. Pentium II / Celeron 266MHz / 66MHz FSB

440BX

SW

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SW

OFF

3. Pentium II / Celeron 300MHz / Celeron 300A MHz / 66MHz

FSB

ON

OFF

4. Pentium II / Celeron 333MHz / 66MHz FSB

5. Pentium II / Celeron 366 MHz / 66MHz FSB

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

SW

SW

SW

OFF

4

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

6BXE

SW ON

6. Pentium II / Celeron 400 MHz / 66MHz FSB

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

OFF

7. Pentium II / Celeron 433 MHz / 66MHz FSB

8. Pentium II 350MHz / 100MHz FSB

9. Pentium II 400MHz / 100MHz FSB

10. Pentium III 450MHz / 100MHz FSB

11. Pentium III 500MHz / 100MHz FSB

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

OFF

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

OFF

SW

SW

SW

SW

SW

5

SW ON

12. Pentium

ON

OFF



III 550MHz / 100MHz FSB

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

SW

13. Pentium III 600MHz / 100MHz FSB

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

OFF

14. Pentium III 650MHz / 100MHz FSB

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

ON

OFF

SW

Quick Installation Guide

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1

II. Jumper setting :

SPK : External Speaker/ Internal Buzzer Connector

BIOS

PIIX4

RST : Reset Switch

BIOS

PIIX4

Default :

Internal Buzzer

1

+

External Speak

6BXE

+

6BXE

Pin Function

SLOT 1

1 VCC
2 VCC

Intel

3 Signal

440BX

4 Signal

SLOT 1

Open:

Intel

440BX

Normal operation
Short:

Reset system

7

−

PW LED : Power LED Connector

BIOS

Quick Installation Guide

1

SLOT 1

−

+

6BXE

PIIX4

HD : IDE Hard Disk Active LED

Pin Function

Intel

440BX

1 LED anode(+)
2
3

LED cathode(−)
LED cathode(−)

8

6BXE

1

LED cathode(

−

)

IR Data Output

BIOS

6BXE

PIIX4

IR : Infrared Connector (Optional)

BIOS

SLOT 1

Intel

440BX

Pin Function

1 LED anode(+)
2

1

SLOT 1

+

PIIX4

GN : Green Function Switch

6BXE

Intel

Pin Function

440BX

1
2 GND
3 IR Data Input
4 NC
5 POWER (+)

9

GD : Green LED

BIOS

PIIX4

BIOS

6BXE

Quick Installation Guide

SLOT 1

Open:
Normal
operation

Intel

440BX

Short:
Entering
Green mode

SLOT 1

6BXE

PIIX4

Soft POWER : Soft Power Connector

10

Intel

440BX

Pin Function

1

1 LED anode(+)
2

LED cathode(−)

6BXE

1

BIOS

SLOT 1

6BXE

Open:
Normal Operation

Short:

PIIX4

Power On/Off

ATX POWER : ATX POWER Connector

1

11

Pin Function

3,5,7,13,

15-17
1,2,11 3.3V

4,6,19,20 VCC (+5V)

10 +12V
12 −
18

8 Power Good
9 5V SB (Stand by +5V)

14 PS-ON (Soft ON/OFF)

BIOS

PIIX4

GND

12V

−

5V

6BXE

Intel

440BX

SLOT 1

Intel

440BX

PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard Connector

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Function

PS/2 Mouse

BIOS

SLOT 1

PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard

Pin Function

6BXE

1 Data

Intel

440BX

2 NC
3 GND

PIIX4

4 VCC (+5V)
5 Clock
6 NC

PS/2 Keyboard

CPU FAN : CPU Cooling Fan Power Connector

BIOS

SLOT 1

1

Pin

6BXE

Intel

440BX

1 GND
2 +12V

PIIX4

3 Signal

POWER FAN : Power Fan Connector

12

6BXE

Function

Function

BIOS

Pin

6BXE

1 GND
2 +12V

PIIX4

3 Signal

PANEL FAN : Panel Fan Connector

BIOS

SLOT 1

Intel

440BX

SLOT 1

PIIX4

IDE1: For Primary IDE port

6BXE

13

Intel

440BX

Pin

1 GND
2 +12V
3 Signal

BIOS

6BXE

PIIX4

IDE2: For Secondary IDE port

BIOS

SLOT 1

Intel

440BX

SLOT 1

Quick Installation Guide

1

Intel

6BXE

PIIX4

440BX

1

14

6BXE

COM B

FLOPPY : FLOPPY PORT

BIOS

6BXE

PIIX4

LPT PORT / COM A / COM B

BIOS

6BXE

SLOT 1

Intel

440BX

SLOT 1

LPT PORT

Intel

440BX

1

PIIX4

COM A

15

JP1 : Keyboard Power On Selection

BIOS

JP1

6BXE

1-2short:

PIIX4

Enable Keyboard Power On.
2-3short: (Default)

Disable Keyboard Power On.

USB : USB Port

Quick Installation Guide

SLOT 1

1

Intel

440BX

BIOS

Pin Function

1 USB V0
2
3 USB D0+
4 GND

USB D0

6BXE

−

SLOT 1

Intel

440BX

5 USB V1

PIIX4

6

USB D1

−

7 USB D1+
8 GND

16

6BXE

Function

J15: System After AC Back

BIOS

6BXE

SLOT 1

Intel

440BX

OPEN: Soft Off (Default)

1

CLOSE: Full On

PIIX4

JP7: Wake On LAN

BIOS

PIIX4

6BXE

Pin Function

1 Signal
2 GND

SLOT 1

Intel

440BX

1

Pin

1 +5V SB
2 GND
3 Signal

17

JP8:SB-LINK Creative PCI Sound Card Support

Quick Installation Guide

BIOS

PIIX4

JP11 : System Acceleration

1

BIOS

1-2 Turbo
2-3 100MHz Normal
Default: 2-3 100MHz Normal

1-2 Turbo:
For 100MHz Turbo and

PIIX4

other frequencies

6BXE

6BXE

SLOT 1

Intel

440BX

1

5

2

6

Pin Function

1 Signal
2 GND
3 NC
4 Signal
5 GND
6 Signal

SLOT 1

Intel

440BX

2-3 100MHz Normal:
For 100MHz Normal

18

6BXE

JP12 : CASE OPEN (Optional)

BIOS

6BXE

PIIX4

JP14 : CLEAR CMOS FUNCTION

SLOT 1

Intel

440BX

1

Pin Function

1 Signal
2 GND

BIOS

PIIX4

6BXE

1

SLOT 1

1-2 Short :Clear CMOS
2-3 Short :Normal

Intel

440BX

Default: 2-3 Short

19

Function

J18:Internal Modem Card Ring PWR On

Quick Installation Guide

BAT1 :BATTERY

BIOS

PIIX4

BIOS

6BXE

6BXE

J18

SLOT 1

1

Intel

440BX

Pin

1 Signal
2 GND

SLOT 1

Intel

440BX

BAT1

PIIX4

MDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
MReplace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer.

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MDispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

III. Top Performance Test Setting:

The following performance data list is the testing results of some popular
benchmark testing programs.

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Quick Installation Guide

Users have to modify the value for each item in chipset features as follow
for top performance setting.

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These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for
different testing data values gotten by users. (Different Hardware & Software
configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.)

• CPU

• DRAM (128 x 1) MB SDRAM (TOSHIBA TC59S6408FTL-80H)

• CACHE SIZE

• DISPLAY GA-630 AGP Display Card (16MB SGRAM)

• STORAGE

• O.S. Windows NT™ 4.0 (SP4)

• DRIVER Display Driver at 1024 x 768 x 256 colors x 75Hz.

Pentium II / III processor

512 KB included in CPU

Onboard IDE (Seagate ST34520A)

TRIONES Bus Master IDE Driver 3.60

Processor

Pentium II Pentium III

400MHz(100x4) 500MHz(100x5)

Winbench99

CPU mark32

FPU Winmark

Business Disk

Hi-End Disk

1040 1260
2060 2550
4360 4450

10400 10900

Business Graphics 145 166

Hi-End Graphics

Winstone99

Business

Hi-End

368 442

29.8 33

27.6 31.5

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. PREFACE.............................................................................................1-1

1.2. KEY FEATHERS....................................................................................1-1

1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST............................................................................1-2

1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM.................................................................................1-3

1.5. INTRODUCE THE PENTIUM II / III PROCESSOR .................................1-4

1.6. WHAT IS AGP?.....................................................................................1-5

2. SPECIFICATION

2.1. HARDWARE .........................................................................................2-1

2.2. SOFTWARE..........................................................................................2-2

2.3. ENVIRONMENT.....................................................................................2-2

3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION

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. CPU SPEED SETUP..............................................................................3-6

3.6. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS SRAM.....................................................3-7

3.7. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION................................................3-7

3.8. HARDWARE RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION...................3-7

3.9. POWER LED CONNECTOR INSTALLATION............................................3-7

3.10. IDE & ATAPI DEVICE INSTALLATION..................................................3-8

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3.11. PERIPHERAL DEVICE INSTALLATION.................................................3-8

3.12. KEYBOARD & PS/2 MOUSE INSTALLATION.........................................3-8

4. BIOS CONFIGURATION

4.1. ENTERING SETUP ................................................................................4-1

4.2. CONTROL KEYS...................................................................................4-1

4.3. GETTING HELP.....................................................................................4-2

4.3.1. Main Menu .............................................................................4-2

4.3.2. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu.......................4-2

4.4. THE MAIN MENU...................................................................................4-2

4.5. STANDARD CMOS SETUP MENU..........................................................4-4

4.6. BIOS FEATURES SETUP.......................................................................4-8

4.7. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP.................................................................4-13

4.8. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP.............................................................4-17

4.9. PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION...................................................................4-21

4.10. LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS.......................................................................4-23

4.11. LOAD PERFORMANCE DEFAULTS......................................................4-24

4.12. INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ..............................................................4-25

4.13. SPUERVISOR PASSOWORD/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

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6BXE

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. PREFACE

Welcome to use the 6BXE motherboard. It is a Pentium II / III / Celeron
Processor based PC / AT compatible system with AGP / PCI / ISA Bus, and
has been designed to be the fastest PC / AT system. There are some new
features allow you to operate the system with just 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 Intel Pentium

main board.

q Slot 1 supports Pentium

MHz.

q Intel 440BX chipset, Supports AGP / SDRAM / Ultra DMA33 IDE /

Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Power On / ACPI features.

q Supports 4xDIMMs using 3.3V SDRAM DIMM module.
q Supports Intel LDCM
q Supports external Modem Ring-On on COMA & COMB and internal

Modem Ring-On.

q Supports 16MB – 1GB SDRAM memory on board.
q Supports CPU Over Voltage Protect.
q Supports ECC or Non-ECC type DRAM module.
q 1xAGP slot, 5xPCI Bus slots, 2xISA Bus slots.
q Supports 2 channels Ultra DMA 33 IDE ports for 4 IDE Devices.
q Supports 2xCOM (16550), 1xLPT (EPP / ECP), 1xFDD port.
q Supports 2xUSB ports, 1xPS/2 Mouse & 1xPS/2 Keyboard.
q Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bits FLASH RAM.
q 30.5 cm x 19 cm ATX SIZE form factor, 4 layers PCB.



II / III / Celeron Processor based PC / AT compatible



II / III / Celeron processor running at 233-650



Network Manageability.

1-1

Introduction

1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST

The following performance data list is the testing results of some popular
benchmark testing programs.

These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for
different testing data values gotten by users. (Different Hardware & Software
configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.)

• CPU

• DRAM (128 x 1) MB SDRAM (TOSHIBA TC59S6408FTL-80H)

• CACHE SIZE

• DISPLAY GA-630 AGP Display Card (16MB SGRAM)

• STORAGE

• O.S. Windows NT™ 4.0 (SP4)

• DRIVER Display Driver at 1024 x 768 x 256 colors x 75Hz.

Processor

Pentium II / III processor

512 KB included in CPU

Onboard IDE (Seagate ST34520A)

TRIONES Bus Master IDE Driver 3.60

Pentium II Pentium III

400MHz(100x4) 500MHz(100x5)

Winbench99

CPU mark32

FPU Winmark

Business Disk

Hi-End Disk

1040 1260
2060 2550
4360 4450

10400 10900

Business Graphics 145 166

Hi-End Graphics

368 442

Winstone99

Business

Hi-End

29.8 33

27.6 31.5

1-2

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100 MHz

100 MHz

10

0 MHz

1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM

AGP

Ultra DMA/33

IDE Ports

AGP Bus

66MHz

IDE Bus

82443BX
CHIPSET

PCI Bus

ISA Bus

SLOT 1

Host Bus

INTEL

PIIX4

82371EB

CHIPSET

33MHz

66 /

33 MHz

33 MHz

48MHz

14.318MHz

USB Bus

14.318MHz

14.318MHz

DIMM Sockets

66 /

66 /

ICS 9248-55 /

9279-01

3.3V SDRAM

24MHz

COM Ports

1-3

I/O

CHIPSET

ITE 8671

LPT Port

Floppy Port

Keyboard

PS/2 Mouse

1.5. INTRODUCE THE Pentium II / III Processor

Figure 1: Universal Retention Mechanism & attach Mount

Introduction

Figure 2:OEM Pentium II Processor

1-4

6BXE

Figure 3: OEM Pentium III Processor

1.6 What is AGP?

The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) is a new port on the Host-To-PCI bridge
device that supports an AGP port. The main purpose of the AGP port is to
provide fast access to system memory.

The AGP port can be used either as fast PCI port (32-bits at 66MHz vs.32-Bits
at 33MHz) or as an AGP port which supports 2x data-rate, a read queue, and
side band addressing. When the 2x-data rate is used the port can transmit
data at 533MB/sec (66.6*2*4). The read-queue can be used to pipeline
reads – removing the effects of the reads-latency. Side band addressing can
be used to transmit the data address on a separate line in order to speed up
the transaction.

1-5

2. SPECIFICATION

2.1. HARDWARE

Specification

• CPU

− Pentium



II / III / Celeron processor 233 – 650

MHz.

− 242 pins 66 / 100MHz slot1 on board.

• PROTECTION − Speaker Alarm when detect "CPU FAN Failure" or

“CPU Overheat”.

− Automatically slow down CPU speed when "CPU

Overheat".

− Intel LDCM

− H/W monitor power status (±5V, ±12V, VGTL,5VSB,



supported.

CPU voltage & CMOS battery voltage).(Optional)

• SPEED − 66/100 MHz system speed.

− 66 MHz AGP bus speed. (2X mode 133MHz)

− 33 MHz PCI-Bus speed.

− 8 MHz AT bus speed.

• DRAM MEMORY

− 4 banks 168 pins DIMM module sockets on board.

− Use 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 MB DIMM module

DRAM.

− 16 ~ 1GB SDRAM.

− Supports 3.3V SDRAM.

− Supports ECC or Non-ECC type DRAM.

• CACHE MEMORY − 32 KB L1 cache memory included in CPU.

− 128KB / 512 KB L2 cache memory included in CPU.

− Supports DIB speed mode for L2 Cache.

• I/O BUS SLOTS − 5 33MHz Master / Slave PCI-BUS.

− 2 8MHz 16 bits ISA BUS.

− 1 66MHz / 133MHz AGP bus.

• IDE PORTS − 2 Ultra DMA/33 Bus Master IDE channels onboard.

(Using IRQ14,15)

− Support Mode 3,4 IDE & ATAPI CD – ROM.

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• I/O PORTS

• GREEN FUNCTION

• BIOS

• DIMENSION

− Supports 2 16550 COM ports.

− Supports 1 EPP/ECP LPT port.

− Supports 1 1.44 / 2.88 MB Floppy port.

− Supports 2 USB ports.

− Supports PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard.

− Suspend mode support.

− Green switch & ACPI LED support.

− IDE & Display power down support.

− Monitor all IRQ / DMA / Display / I/O events.

− 2M bits FLASH RAM.

− Supports Plug & Play, DMI , ACPI Function.

− ATX Form Factor, 4 layers PCB.

2.2. SOFTWARE

• DRIVER − INTEL Bus Master IDE Driver.

− Suspend to HD utility.

− INTEL LDCM®.

• BIOS − Licensed AWARD BIOS.

− AT CMOS Setup, BIOS / Chipset Setup, Green

Setup, Hard Disk Utility included.

• O.S.

− Operation with MS-DOS

Windows98, WINDOWS NT™, OS/2, NOVELL
and SCO UNIX.



, Windows95,

2.3. ENVIRONMENT

• Ambient Temp. − 0°C to +50°C (Operating).

• Relative Hum. − 0 to +85% (Operating).

• Altitude − 0 to 10,000 feet (Operating).

• Vibration − 0 to 1,000 Hz.

• Electricity − 4.9 V to 5.2 V. (Max. 20A current at 5V.)

2-2

Hardware Installation

3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION

3.1. UNPACKING

The main board package should contain the following:

• The 6BXE main board.

• Universal Retention Mechanism & Attach Mount

• USER’S MANUAL for main board.

• Cable set for IDE, Floppy devices.

• Diskette or CD for main board Utility.

The main board contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily
damaged by static electricity, so the main board 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 main board carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may
cause damage to your board. Be sure there are no shipping and handling
damages on the board before proceeding.

After opening the main board 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.

3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT

3-1

6BXE

PS/2

USB

JP1

ATX POWER

J1

J16

FLOPPY

IDE1

JP11

AGP

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCI4

PCI5

JP12

JP7

J8

J18

BAT1

ISA1

ISA2

JP9

BIOS

6BXE

LPT

SLOT1

Intel

440BX

COMBCOMA

IDE2

BANK3
BANK2
BANK1
BANK0

JP8

PIIX4

BZ1

J17

J15

JP14

SW

×Figure 3.1Ø

3.3. QUICK REFERENCE FOR JUMPERS & CONNECTORS

t I/O Ports Connector

USB USB port.
IDE 1 For Primary IDE port.
IDE 2 For Secondary IDE port.

PS/2 For PS/2 Keyboard port.

PS/2 For PS/2 Mouse port.

Floppy For Floppy port
COM B For Serial port2 (COM B).
COM A For Serial port1 (COM A).

ATX POWER For ATX Power Connector.

LPT For LPT port.

t Slot 1

For Pentium II / III / Celeron Processor installed

t J1 :CPU FAN : CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector

Pin Function

1 GND.
2 +12V
3 Signal

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t J16:POWER FAN : POWER FAN Power Connector

Pin Function

1 GND.
2 +12V
3 Signal

t J17 :PANEL FAN: PANEL FAN Power Connector

Pin Function

1 GND.
2 +12V
3 Signal

t J15 : System After Ac Back

Open Soft Off
Short Full On

t JP1 : Keyboard Power On Selection

Pin Function
1-2 Enabled Keyboard power on.
2-3 Disabled Keyboard power on.

t JP11 : System Acceleration

Pin Function

1-2 short For 100MHz Turbo and other frequencies
2-3 short For 100MHz Normal

t JP7 :Wake on LAN Connector

Pin Function

1 +5VSB
2 GND
3 Signal

t SB-LINK (For PCI Sound Card Connector)

Pin Function

1 Signal
2 GND
3 NC

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1 1

4 Signal
5 GND
6 Signal

t JP12 : CASE OPEN (Optional)

Pin Function

1 Signal
2 GND

t IR: INFRARED Connector (OPTIONAL)

Pin Function

1 IR DATA OUTPUT
2 GND
3 IR DATA INPUT
4 NC
5 POWER(+)

t JP14 : CLEAR CMOS

Pin Function

1-2 short Clear CMOS
2-3 short Normal

JP9 : 2*11PIN Jumper

P+P−P−

G−

PW

JP9

1

G+

RST SPK

PW : Soft Power Connector

RST : Reset Switch

1

Open: Normal Operation
Short: Power On/Off

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H+

H−

GN

GN

1 1 1 +

−

+

−

P+P−P−: Power LED
PIN 1 : LED anode (+)

PIN 2 : LED cathode (−)
PIN 3 : LED cathode (−)

SPK : External Speaker Connector

Open: Normal Operation
Short: For Hardware Reset System

PIN 1 : VCC (+)

PIN 2 : VCC
PIN 3 : Signal

PIN 4 : Signal

SPK : Internal Speaker Connector (Default)

PIN 1 : VCC (+)

1

PIN 2-PIN3 : Short
PIN 4 : Data (−)

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H+H−: IDE Hard Disk Active LED

PIN 1: LED anode (+)

1

PIN 2: LED cathode (−)

GN: Green Function Switch

Open : Normal operation

Short : Entering Green Mode

G−G+: Green LED

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PIN 1 : LED anode (+)

PIN 2 : LED cathode (−)

3.4. DRAM INSTALLATION

The main board 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
when system bus speed is set to 66MHz. When system bus speed is set to
100MHz, 100MHz SDRAM is required. The DRAM memory system on main
board consists of bank 0, 1, 2 & bank 3.

Since 168 pins DIMM module is 64 bits width, therefore 1 piece of DIMM
module may match a 64 bits system. The total memory size is 16 MB ~1GB
SDRAM. 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 could not be inserted into socket
completely.

3.5. CPU SPEED SETUP

The system bus speed can be set to 66 / 100MHz form the DIP SWITCH (SW).
The user can change the DIP SWITCH selection to set up the CPU speed for
different processors.

ON: O OFF: X

CPU Type SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8

Pentium II 233 MHz
(Celeron 233MHz)
Pentium II 266 MHz
(Celeron 266MHz)
Pentium II 300 MHz
(Celeron 300MHz)
Pentium II 333 MHz
(Celeron 333MHz)
Pentium II 366 MHz X X X O O X X O

X X O O O X X O

O O X O O X X O

X O X O O X X O

O X X O O X X O

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(Celeron 366MHz)
Pentium II 400 MHz
(Celeron 400MHz)
Pentium II 433 MHz
(Celeron 433MHz)
Pentium II 350 MHz X X O O X X X X
Pentium II 400 MHz O O X O X X X X
Pentium III 450 MHz X O X O X X X X
Pentium III 500 MHz O X X O X X X X
Pentium III 550 MHz X X X O X X X X
Pentium III 600 MHz O O O X X X X X
Pentium III 650 MHz X O O X 5 5 5 5

O O O X O X 5 O

X O O X O X X O

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 the CPU is installed onto main board.

3.6. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS SRAM

There're RTC & CMOS SRAM on board; they have a power supply from
external battery to keep the DATA inviolate & effective. The RTC is a
REAL-TIME CLOCK device, which provides the DATE & TIME to system. The
CMOS SRAM is used for keeping the information of system configuration, so
the system can automatically boot OS every time. Since the lifetime of internal
battery is 5 years, the user can change a new Battery to replace old one after it
cannot work.

M Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
M Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer.

M Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

3.7. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION

There is a speaker in AT system for sound purpose. The 4 - Pins connector

SPK is used to connect speaker. Anode connects +, Cathode connects −.

3.8. HARDWARE RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION

The RESET switch on panel provides users with HARDWARE RESET
function. The system will do a cold start after the RESET switch is pushed and

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released by user. The RESET switch is a 2 PIN connector and should be
installed to RST on main board.

3.9. POWER LED CONNECTOR INSTALLATION

System has Power LED lamp on the panel of case. The Power LED will light on
off or flash to indicate which step on the system. The connector should be
connected to PW of main board in correct direction.

3.10. IDE & ATAPI DEVICE INSTALLATION

There are two-Enhanced PCI IDE ports (IDE1, IDE2) on board, which following
ATAPI standard SPEC. Any one IDE port can connected to two ATAPI
devices (IDE Hard Disk, CD-ROM & Tape Driver), so total four ATAPI devices
can exist in a system. The HD is the active LED port for ATAPI devices.

3.11. PERIPHERAL DEVICE INSTALLATION

After the I/O device installation and jumpers setup, the main board can be
mounted into the case and fixed by screw. To complete the main board
installation, the peripheral device could be installed now. The basic system
needs a display interface card. If the PCI - Bus device is to be installed in the
system, any one of four PCI - Bus slots can be used.

3.12. KEYBOARD & PS/2 MOUSE INSTALLATION

The main board supports PS/2 Mouse (J2). The BIOS will auto detect whether
the PS/2 Mouse is installed or not & assign IRQ12 for PS/2 Mouse port if it is
installed. 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. 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

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 Reserved
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 nine setup
functions and two 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 standard compatible BIOS.

• BIOS features setup

This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced
features.

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• 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 configurations of PCI & PnP ISA
resources.

• Load BIOS defaults

BIOS Defaults indicates the most appropriate value of the system
parameters that the system would be in safe configuration.

• Load Performance defaults

Performance Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters that
the system would be in the best performance configuration.

• Integrated peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

• 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 parameters.

• Save & exit setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

• Exit without saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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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.

Figure 4.2: Standard CMOS Setup Menu

• Date

The date format is <day>, <month> <date> <year>.

day The day, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is

display-only
month The month, Jan. through Dec.
date The date, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
year The year, from 1994 through 2079

• Time

The times 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 identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has
been installed in the computer. There are two types: auto type, and user
definable type. User type is user-definable; Auto type which will
automatically detect HDD type.

Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table.
The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for
this category.

If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the
following items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press
<Enter>. Such information should be provided in the documentation form
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 identifies 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. 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.

1.2M, 5.25 in. 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte

capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).

720K, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity

1.44M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.

2.88M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.

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• Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)

Disabled Normal Floppy Drive.
Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

• 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

• 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 stop 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

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or

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disk error; it will stop for all other errors

• 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 K; 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 K 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 K to 1024 K
address space. This is memory that can be used for different

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applications.
DOS uses this area to load device drivers to keep as much base

memory free for application programs. Most use for this area is
Shadow RAM.

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4.6. BIOS FEATURES SETUP

Figure 4.3: BIOS Features Setup

*System will detect automatically and show up when you install the Pentium III

processor.

• Virus Warning

If it is set to enable, the category will flash on the screen when there is any
attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive.
The system will halt and the warning message will appear in the mean time.
You can run anti-virus program to locate the problem.

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

Disabled No warning message to appear 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
Disabled Disable cache

• CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

The default value is Disabled.

Enabled Enable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Disabled Disable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

• Processor Number Feature

This item will set Enabled when you install the Pentium III processor

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Pentium III Processor Number Feature.
Disabled Disable this function

• Quick Power On Self Test

This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on
the computer. If it is set to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some check
items during POST.

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Enable quick POST
Disabled Normal POST

• CPU Update Data

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Enable CPU Update Data
Disabled Normal CPU Update Data

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• Boot From LAN First

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Enable Boot From LAN First Function
Disabled Disable Boot From LAN First Function

• Boot Sequence

This category determines which drive computer searches first for the disk
operating system (i.e., DOS). Default value is A, C, SCSI.

X1, X2, X3 System will first search for X1 disk drive then X2 disk

drive and then X3 disk drive.

• 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

• VGA Boot From

The default value is AGP.

AGP VGA Boot From AGP
PCI VGA Boot From PCI

• Boot Up Floppy Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or
80 tracks. 360 K type is 40 tracks 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80
tracks. The default value is Enabled.

Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or

80 tracks. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or

1.44 M 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 K

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• Boot Up NumLock Status

The default value is On.

On Keypad is number keys
Off Keypad is arrow keys

• Typematic Rate Setting

The default value is Disabled.

Enabled Enable Keyboard Typematic rate setting.
Disabled Disable Keyboard Typematic rate setting.

• Typematic Rate (Chars / Sec)

The default value is 6.

6-30 Set the maximum Typematic rate from 6 chars. Per second

to 30 chars. Per second.

• Typematic Delay (Msec)

The default value is 250.

250-1000 Set the time delay from first key to repeat the same key in

to computer.

• Security Option

This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to
Setup. The default value is Setup.

System The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page

will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the
prompt

Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if

the correct password is not entered at the prompt

M To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and

then you will be asked to enter password. Do not type anything and
just press <Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is
disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup page freely.

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• PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

The default value is Disabled.

Enabled For having Video Card on ISA Bus and VGA Card on PCI Bus.
Disabled For VGA Card only.

• Assign IRQ For VGA

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Assign a specific IRQ for VGA

Disabled No IRQ is assigned for VGA

• 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.

HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

•

The default value is Disabled.

Enabled Enabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Disabled Disabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

• Report No FDD For WIN 95

The default value is No.

No Assign IRQ6 For FDD.

Yes FDD Detect IRQ6 Automatically.

• Video BIOS Shadow

It determines whether video BIOS is able to copy to RAM, however, it is
optional from chipset design. Video Shadow will increase the video speed.
The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Video shadow is enabled
Disabled Video shadow is disabled

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4.7. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP

Figure 4.4: Chipset Features Setup

• Reset Case Open Status

• Case Opened

If the case is closed, “Case Opened” will show “No”.
If the case have been opened, “Case Opened” will show “Yes” .
If you want to reset “Case Opened” value, set “Reset Case Open Status”
to “Yes” and restart your computer.

• Slow Down CPU Duty Cycle

The default value is Normal.

Normal Normal Operation

12.5%~75.0% Monitor CPU Temp. will cause system slow down

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CPU Duty Cycle to 12.5%~75.0%.

• Shutdown Temp. (°C / °F) (Optional)

(This function will be effective only for the operating systems that support

ACPI Function.)

The default value is 75°C / 167°F

Disabled Normal Operation

60°C / 140°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F, if Temp. > 60°C

/ 140°F system will automatically power off .

65°C / 149°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 65°C / 149°F, if Temp. > 65°C

/ 149°F system will automatically power off .

70°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F, if Temp. > 70°C

/ 158°F system will automatically power off .

75°C / 167°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 75°C / 167°F, if Temp. > 75°C

/ 167°F system will automatically power off .

• Temp. Select (°C / °F) (Optional)

The default value is 70°C /158°F

60°C / 140°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F
65°C / 149°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 65°C / 149°F
70°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F
75°C / 167°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 75°C / 167°F

• Temperature Alarm (Optional)

The default value is No

No When CPU Temp. overheat, then system won’t alarm.

Yes When CPU Temp. overheat, then system will alarm.

• Current Temp. (Optional)

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Detect Temp. automatically.

• Fan Fail Alarm (Optional)

CPU/POWER/PANEL

No Fan Fail Alarm Function Disabled.

Yes Fan Fail Alarm Function Enabled.

• Current FAN Speed (RPM) (Optional)

Detect Fan speed status automatically.

• Current Voltage (v) VCORE / VGTL/ VCC3 / ±12V / ±5V /VBAT /5VSB

(Optional)
Detect system’s voltage status automatically.

• EDO CASx# MA Wait State

The default value is 1

1 Set EDO CASx# MA Wait State to 1.
2 Set EDO CASx# MA Wait State to 2.

• EDO RASx# Wait State

The default value is 1

1 Set EDO RASx# Wait State to 1.
2 Set EDO RASx# Wait State to 2.

• SDRAM CAS latency Time

The default value is Auto

3 For 67 / 83 MHz SDRAM DIMM module.
2 For 100 MHz SDRAM DIMM module.

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Auto CAS latency time will be set automatically if you have SPD

on SDRAM

• DRAM Data Integrity Mode

The default value is Non-ECC.

Non-ECC For 64bit standard type DIMM module.
ECC For 72bit ECC type DIMM module.

• System BIOS Cacheable

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Enable System BIOS Cacheable.

Disabled Disable System BIOS Cacheable.

• Video BIOS Cacheable

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Enable video BIOS Cacheable.

Disabled Disable video BIOS Cacheable.

BIOS Configuration

• Video RAM Cacheable

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable this function.

Enabled Enable this function to get better VGA performance; while

some brands of VGA must be disabled this function

(e.g.ET4000W32P).

• 16 Bit I/O Recovery Time

The default value is 1.

1-4 Set 16 Bit I/O recovery time from 1 to 4.

NA None.

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• Memory Hole At 15M-16M

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Normal Setting.
Enabled Set Address=15~16MB remap to ISA BUS.

• Delayed Transaction

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Normal operation.

Enabled For slow speed ISA device in system.

• Clock Spread Spectrum

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disabled this function.

Enabled Enabled Clock Spread Spectrum.

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4.8. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP

Figure 4.5: Power Management Setup

* These two items will show up when “Resume by Alarm” is Enabled.

• Power Management

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Enable Green function.
Disabled Disable Green function.

• PM Control by APM

The default value is Yes.

Yes Enable software APM function.
No Disable software APM function.

• Video off Method

The default value is DPMS.

V/H SYNC + Blank

Blank Screen

BIOS will turn off V/H-SYNC when gets into
Green mode for Green monitor power saving.
BIOS will only black monitor when gets into
Green mode.

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DPMS

BIOS will use DPMS Standard to control VGA
card. (The Green type VGA card will turn of
V/H-SYNC automatically.)

• Suspend Mode

The default value is Disable.

Disabled Disable Suspend Mode.
1 min - 1 Hour Setup the timer to enter Suspend Mode.

• HDD Power Down

The default value is Disable.

Disable Disable HDD Power Down mode function.
1-15 mins. Enable HDD Power Down mode between 1 to 15 mins.

• VGA Active Monitor

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable monitor VGA activity.
Enabled Enable monitor VGA activity.

• Soft-off by PWR-BTTN

The default value is Instant-Off.

Instant-off Soft switch ON/OFF for POWER ON/OFF
Delay 4 Sec. Soft switch ON 4sec. for POWER OFF.

• System After AC Back

The default value is Soft-Off.

Memory By S/W This function depends on computer status

Soft-Off Set System Soft-Off Status.

Full-On Set System Full-On Status.

• Power LED In Suspend

The default value is BLINKING.

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OFF/ Dual Set Power LED In Suspend to OFF/Dual.
ON Set Power LED In Suspend to ON.
BLINKING Set Power LED In Suspend to BLINKING.

+ This function is support in PCB version 2.0 and above.

• CPUFAN Off In Suspend

The default value is Enabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Stop CPU FAN when entering Suspend mode.

• PME Event Wakeup

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable PME Event Wakeup.
Enabled Enable PME Event Wakeup.

• ModemRingOn / WakeOnLan

The default value is Enabled.

Disabled Disable these functions.
Enabled Enable these functions.

• Resume by Alarm

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.

If the “Resume by Alarm” is Enabled.

Date ( of Month) Alarm : 0~31
Time ( hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

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• IRQ [3-7,9-15] , NMI

The default value is Enabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable monitor IRQ [3-7,9-15] for Green event.

• Primary IDE 0/1

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable monitor Primary IDE 0/1 for Green event.

• Secondary IDE 0/1

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable monitor Secondary IDE 0/1 for Green event.

• Floppy Disk

The default value is Enabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable monitor Floppy Disk for Green event.

• Serial Port

The default value is Enabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable monitor Serial Port for Green event.

• Parallel Port

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disabled this function.

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Enabled Enabled monitor Parallel Port for Green event.

BIOS Configuration

4.9. PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION

Figure 4.6: PCI Slot Configuration

* This item will show up when “Used MEM base addr” has been set.

• PNP OS Installed

The default value is No.

Yes Enable PNP OS Installed function.

No Disable PNP OS Installed function.

• Resources Controlled by

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The default value is Manual.

Manual User can set the PnP resource (I/O Address, IRQ & DMA

channels) used by legacy ISA DEVICE.

Auto BIOS automatically use these PnP rescuers.

• Reset Configuration Data

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable clear PnP information in ESCD.

• IRQ (3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15), DMA(0,1,3,5,6,7) assigned to

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).

• Used MEM base addr.

The default value is N/A.

N/A Disable the MEM. block using.

C800 ~ DC00 Select the MEM. block starting address.

• Used MEM Length

The default value is 8K.

8K ~ 64K Select the MEM. block size.

• Assign IRQ For USB

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Assign a specific IRQ for USB

Disabled No IRQ is assigned for USB

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4.10. LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS

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 PERFORMANCE DEFAULTS

Figure 4.8: Load PERFORMANCE Defaults

• Load PERFORMANCE Defaults

To load PERFORMANCE defaults value to CMOS SRAM, enter "Y". If not,
enter "N".

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4.12. INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

Figure 4.9: Integrated Peripherals

* This item will show up when “Keyboard Power On: Multikey” is selected.

• IDE HDD Block Mode

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Enable IDE HDD Block Mode
Disabled Disable IDE HDD Block Mode

• IDE Primary Master PIO (for onboard IDE 1st channel).

The default value is Auto.

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing

mode.
Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.

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• IDE Primary Slave PIO (for onboard IDE 1st channel).

The default value is Auto.

Auto BIOS will automatically detect 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 detect 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 detect the IDE HDD Accessing

mode.
Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.

• IDE Primary Master UDMA.

The default value is Auto.

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing

mode.
Disabled Disable UDMA function.

• IDE Primary Slave UDMA.

The default value is Auto.

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing

mode.
Disabled Disable UDMA function.

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• IDE Secondary Master UDMA.

The default value is Auto.

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing

mode.
Disabled Disable UDMA function.

• IDE Secondary Slave UDMA.

The default value is Auto.

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing

mode.
Disabled Disable UDMA function.

• On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.

• On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.

• USB Keyboard Support

The default value is Disabled.

Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support.
Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support.

• Onboard FDC Controller

The default value is Enabled.

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Enabled Enable onboard FDC port.
Disabled Disable onboard FDC port.

• Onboard Serial Port 1

The default value is 3F8/IRQ4.

Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8.
2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.

• Onboard Serial Port 2

The default value is 2F8/IRQ3.

Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8.
2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8.
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2.

• 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.
Disabled Disable onboard LPT port.
3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.

• Parallel Port Mode

The default value is SPP.

SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Printer Port.
EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.

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ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.

• PS/2 Mouse Power on

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable PS/2 Mouse Power on .
DblClick Click twice on PS/2 mouse left/right button to Power on

system.

• Keyboard Power on

The default value is POWER Key.

Disabled
Multikey Enter multikey combination to Power on system.

POWER Key

KB Power ON Multikey

•

Enter

Disable Keyboard Power on .

If you keyboard have “POWER Key “ button, you can
press the key to power on your system .

Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power

On Password.

M You can power on your system by entering the keyboard

power on password. If your password consists of more than
one character, you have to press the ENTER key after
entering the password.

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4.13. SUPERVISOR PASSWORD / 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.

Figure 4.10: Password Setting

Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will clear the previously entered password from CMOS memory.
You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and
press <Enter>.

To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter
password. A message “PASSWORD DISABLED” will appear to confirm the
password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot
and you can enter Setup freely.

If you select System at Security Option in 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 Menu. If you select Setup at Security Option in BIOS
Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup.

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4.14. IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

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

number is over 1024, then the user can select LBA mode or LARGER mode
for DOS partition larger than 528 MB.

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4.15. SAVE & EXIT SETUP

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

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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Eric

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)

FCC Compliance Statement:

This equipment has been tested and found to

Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC.

Address: 18305 Valley Blvd., Suite#A

LA Puent, CA 91744

Phone/Fax No: [phone]/ [phone]

hereby declares that the product

Product Name:

Mother Board

Model Number:

Conforms to the following specifications:

Supplementary Information:

GA-6BXE

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a),
Class B Digital Device

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any inference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person's Name: ERIC LU

Signature:

Lu

Date: Aug. 05, 1998

comply with limits for a Class B digital device ,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in
residential installations. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause
interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

-Move the equipment away from the receiver

-Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions

You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not
expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance could void Your
authority to operate such equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to
the following two conditions 1) this device may not cause harmful interference
and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

We, Manufacturer/Importer

(full address)

G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH

Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)

in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive

EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000-3-2* Disturbances in supply systems caused

of radio disturbance characteristics of EN60555-2 by household appliances and similar

industrial, scientific and medical (ISM electrical equipment “Harmonics”
high frequency equipment

EN55013 Limits and methods of measurement EN61000-3-3* Disturbances in supply systems caused
of radio disturbance characteristics of EN60555-3 by household appliances and similar
broadcast receivers and associated electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”
equipment

EN 55014 Limits and methods of measurement EN 50081-1 Generic emission standard Part 1:
of radio disturbance characteristics of Residual, commercial and light industry
household electrical appliances,
portable tools and similar electrical EN 50082-1 Generic immunity standard Part 1:
apparatus Residual, commercial and light industry

EN 55015 Limits and methods of measurement EN 55081-2 Generic emission standard Part 2:
of radio disturbance characteristics of Industrial environment
fluorescent lamps and luminaries

EN 55020 Immunity from radio interference of EN 55082-2 Generic immunity standard Part 2:
broadcast receivers and associated Industrial environment
equipment

EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurement ENV 55104 Immunity requirements for household
of radio disturbance characteristics of appliances tools and similar apparatus
information technology equipment

DIN VDE 0855 Cabled distribution systems; Equipment EN 50091- 2 EMC requirements for uninterruptible

part 10 for receiving and/or distribution from power systems (UPS)

part 12 sound and television signals

declare that the product

Mother Board

GA-6BXE

is in conformity with

CE marking (EC conformity marking)

The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product

with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC

EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains operated EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment

electronic and related apparatus for including electrical business equipment
household and similar general use

EN 60335 Safety of household and similar EN 50091-1 General and Safety requirements for
electrical appliances uninterruptible power systems (UPS)

Signature

Date : Aug. 05, 1998 Name : Rex Lin

(Stamp)

Manufacturer/Importer

Rex Lin

: