This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with limits for a Class B digital device ,
Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC.
Address: 18305 Valley Blvd., Suite#A
LA Puent, CA 91744
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
Conforms to the following specifications:
FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a),
Class B Digital Device
Supplementary Information:
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
and (2) this device must accept any inference received, including
that may cause undesired operation.
Representative Person's Name: ERIC LU
Eric Lu
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
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.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions
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 55011Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000-3-2*Disturbances in supply systems caused
of radio disturbance characteristics of EN60555-2by household appliances and similar
industrial, scientific and medical (ISM electrical equipment “Harmonics”
high frequency equipment
EN55013Limits and methods of measurement EN61000-3-3*Disturbances in supply systems caused of radio disturbance characteristics of EN60555-3by 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 55015Limits and methods of measurement EN 55081-2 Generic emission standard Part 2:
of radio disturbance characteristics of Industrial environment
fluorescent lamps and luminaries
EN 55020Immunity from radio interference of EN 55082-2Generic immunity standard Part 2: broadcast receivers and associated Industrial environment
equipment
EN 55022Limits and methods of measurement ENV 55104Immunity 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-6CXC
is in conformity with
CE marking (EC conformity marking)
The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product
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 60335Safety of household and similar EN 50091-1General and Safety requirements for electrical appliances uninterruptible power systems (UPS)
Signature
with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC
Date : Dec. 03, 1999 Name : Rex Lin
(Stamp)
Manufacturer/Importer
Rex Lin
:
6CXC/6CXC-1
Pentium II / III Processor
Motherboard
USER'S MANUAL
Pentium II / III Processor MAINBOARD
REV. 2.3 First Edition
R-23-01-091223
How this manual is organized
This manual is divided into the following sections:
1) Revision List Manual revision information
2) Item Checklist Product item list
3) Features Product information & specification
4) Hardware Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard
7) BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up the BIOS software
8) Appendix General reference
Table Of Content
Revision History P.1
Item Checklist P.2
Summary of Features P.3
6CXC/6CXC-1 Motherboard Layout P.5
Page Index for CPU Speed Setup / Connectors / Panel and Jumper Definition P.8
Performance List P.28
Block Diagram P.29
Suspend to RAM Installation P.30
Dual BIOS Introduction P.36
Memory Installation P.43
Page Index for BIOS Setup P.44
Appendix P.77
6CXC/6CXC -1 Motherboard
Revision History
Revision Revision Note Date
2.3 Initial release of the 6CXC/6CXC-1 motherboard user’s manual. Dec.1999
The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this
document nor does the author 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.
Dec. 23 , 1999 Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Item Checklist
þThe 6CXC/6CXC-1 Motherboard
þCable for IDE / Floppy device
þCD (IUCD) for motherboard utilities
oInternal COMB Cable (Optional)
oInternal USB Cable (Optional)
oCable for SCSI device
þ6CXC/6CXC-1 User’s Manual
Item Checklist
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82801AA PCI chipset
Summary of Features
Form factor Ÿ 30.5 cm x 22 cm ATX SIZE form factor, 4 layers PCB.
CPU Ÿ Pentium
145/150 MHz clocks (reserved)
Memory Ÿ 4 168-pin DIMM Sockets Support 4 banks.
I/O Control Ÿ Winbond W83627HF LPC
Slots Ÿ 1 AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slot
Ÿ 1 Universal AGP slot 1X/2X/4X 1.5V/3.3V device
support
Ÿ 5 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots
Ÿ 1 16-bit ISA Bus slot (Optional)
On-Board IDE Ÿ An IDE controller on the Intel
provides IDE HDD/ CD -ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra
DMA33/ATA66 operation modes
Ÿ Can connect up to four IDE devices
On-Board Peripherals Ÿ 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M
and 2.88M bytes
Ÿ 1 Parallel ports supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
Ÿ 2 Serial Ports (COMA & COMB)
Ÿ 4 USB ports (Front USB Port Optional)
Ÿ 1 IrDA connector for IR/CIR
Hardware Monitor
(Optional)
On-Board Sound
(Optional)
Ÿ CPU/Power Supply/System Fan Revolution detect
Ÿ CPU Fan Control
Ÿ System Voltage Detect
Ÿ CPU Overheat Warning
Ÿ Chassis Intrusion Detect
Ÿ Display Actual Current Voltage
Ÿ Aureal AU8810(Optional)
Ÿ Line In / Line Out / Mic In / AUX In / CD In / TEL / SPDIF
/ Game Port
PS/2 Connector Ÿ PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface
To be continued…
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BIOS Ÿ Licensed AMI BIOS, 4M bit FWH
Ÿ Support Dual BIOS (Optional)
Additional Features Ÿ Internal/External Modem Wake up
Ÿ STR (Suspend-To-RAM)
Ÿ Wake On LAN
Ÿ PS/2 Keyboard Password Wake up
Ÿ PS/2 Mouse Wake up
Ÿ System after AC back
Ÿ Poly fuse for keyboard, USB, Game port over- current protection
Summary of Features
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6CXC/6CXC-1 Motherboard Layout
PS/2
USB
COM A COM B
JP3 JP27
LPT
SPDIF
JP31
CPU
MCH
82820
ATX POWER
MTH
82805
J1
J2
J21
JP2
JP1
FLOPPY
J19
AUREAL
W83627
GAME & Audio
AC97
J16
JP16
ISA1
AMR
JP9
J10
PCISLOT1
PCISLOT2
PCISLOT3
PCISLOT4
PCISLOT5
J14
JP28
AGP
6CXC
J15
ICH 82801
W83628F
DIMM1
JP13
SW1
JP15
JP33
JP18
DIMM2
BAT1
DIMM4
DIMM3
IDE1
IDE2
IR/CIR
Main
BIOS
BIOS
W836290
FP USB
JP24
J13
J9
JP32
BZ1
Backup
JP22
JP21
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Page index for CPU Speed Setup/Connectors/Panel and Jumper Definition
Page
CPU Speed Setup P.8
Connectors P.9
GAME & Audio Port P.9
COMA / COMB / LPT Port P.9
USB Connector P.10
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector P.10
J2 (CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector) P.11
J1 (Power Cooling FAN Power Connector)
P.11
J13 (System Cooling FAN Power Connector) P.12
ATX Power P.12
Floppy Port P.13
IDE (Primary/ Secondary) Port P.13
IR/CIR P.14
Front USB Port[Optional] P.14
JP2 (STR LED Connector& DIMM LED) P.15
J20 (SPDIF) [Optional] P.15
J19 (AUX_IN) P.16
J10 (CD Audio Line In) P.16
J16 (TEL) P.17
J14 (Wake On LAN) P.17
J15 (Ring Power On) P.18
J21 (External SMBUS Device Connector) P.18
Panel and Jumper Definition P.19
J9 (2x11 pins jumper) P.19
JP27 (Back USB Device Wake up Selection)[Optional] P.20
JP3 (PS/2 Keyboard Power On) P.20
JP1 (STR Selection) P.21
JP16 (Case Open) P.21
JP28 (Onboard Sound Function Selection) [Optional] P.22
JP15 (Top Block Lock) P.22
JP18 (Clear CMOS Function) P.23
JP21 (Safe mode/Recovery/Normal) P.23
JP22 (Timeout Reboot Function) P.24
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JP31 (Over Voltage CPU Speed Up) [Optional] P.24
JP32 (Front USB Device Wake Up Selection) [Optional] P.25
1 VCC
2 USB D03 USB D0+
4 GND
5 VCC
6 USB D17 USB D1+
8 GND
10
5
4
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Connectors
JP2 : STR LED Connector & DIMM LED
STR LED Connector External.
+
1
DIMM LED
J20 : SPDIF (The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to
external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital
decoder.) (Optional)
1
Pin No. Definition
1 VCC
2 SPDIF OUT
3 GND
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1
J19 : AUX IN
J10 : CD Audio Line In
1
Pin No. Definition
1 AUX-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 AUX-R
Pin No. Definition
1 CD-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 CD-R
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Connectors
J16 : TEL(The connector is for internal modem card with voice
connector)
1
Pin No. Definition
1 Signal-In
2 GND
3 GND
4 Signal-Out
J14: Wake on LAN
1
Pin No. Definition
1 +5V SB
2 GND
3 Signal
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J15: Ring Power On
Pin No. Definition
J21 : External SMBUS Device Connector
1
1 Signal
2 GND
1
Pin No. Definition
1 SMB CLK
2 NC
3 GND
4 SMB DATA
5 +5V
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RE
1
1
Panel and Jumper Definition
J9 : For 2X11 Pins Jumper
GN
1
HD
S P K
1
PW P+ P − P−
1
GD
GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation
Close: Entering Green Mode
GD (Green LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(−)
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(−)
SPKR (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)
Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(−)
RE (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation
Close: Reset Hardware System
P+P−P−(Power LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(−)
Pin 3: LED cathode(−)
PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation
Close: Power On/Off
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Panel and Jumper Definition
JP27 : Back USB Device Wake up Selection(Optional)
(USB Connector à CN3)
1
CN3
Pin No. Definition
1-2 close
USB Device
Wake up
2-3 close Normal (Default)
(If you want to use "USB KB/Mouse Wake from S3"
function, you have to set the BIOS setting "USB
KB/Mouse Wake from S3" enabled, and the jumper
"JP27" enabled).
*(Power on the computer and as soon as memory
counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIOS Setup.
Select the item "POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP",
then select "USB KB/Mouse Wake from S3: Enabled".
Remember to save the setting by pressing "ESC" and
choose the "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" option.)
JP3 : PS/2 Keyboard Power On
1
Pin No. Definition
1-2 close PS/2 Keyboard
Power on Enabled
2-3 close PS/2 Keyboard
Power on Disabled
(Default)
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JP1 : STR Selection
JP16 : Case Open
1
Pin No. Definition
open NON STR
(Default)
close STR
1
Pin No. Definition
1 Signal
2 GND
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Panel and Jumper Definition
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JP28 : Onboard Sound Function Selection (Optional)
1
Pin No. Definition
1-2 close Onboard Sound
Enable(Default)
2-3 close Onboard Sound
Disable
JP15 : Top Block Lock
1
Pin No. Definition
close Top Block Unlock
(Default)
open Top Block lock
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JP18 : Clear CMOS Function
Pin No. Definition
1-2 close Clear CMOS
2-3 close Normal (Default)
JP31 : Over Voltage CPU Speed Up(Optional)
(When JP31 set “1-2 close”, CPU Voltage is rising 10%)
1
Pin No. Definition
1-2
close
2-3
close
Turbo
[Voltage enhance 10%]
for over clock use.
Normal(Default)
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Panel and Jumper Definition
JP32 : Front USB Device Wake up Selection (Optional)
(USB Port à CN9)
CN9
1
Pin No. Definition
1-2 close
USB Device Wake
Up
2-3 close Normal (Default)
(If you want to use "USB KB/Mouse Wake from S3"
function, you have to set the BIOS setting "USB
KB/Mouse Wake from S3" enabled, and the jumper
"JP32" enabled).
*(Power on the computer and as soon as memory
counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIOS Setup.
Select the item "POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP",
then select "USB KB/Mouse Wake from S3: Enabled".
Remember to save the setting by pressing "ESC" and
choose the "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" option.)
JP33 : FWH Write Protection
When you add/update new device, set Jumper JP33 to ”Open”, the
need to be enable to update BIOS data.
1
Pin No. Definition
close Write Protection
open Normal (Default)
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27
JP24 : Internal Buzzer Connecto r(Optional)
Pin No. Definition
open Internal Buzzer
Disable
close Internal Buzzer
Enable (Default)
JP9 : AMR Select (Optional)
1
Panel and Jumper Definition
1
Pin No.
1-2close Primary Secondary
2-3close
Note:
6CXC:
If M/B has hardware audio (AU8810), your modem
riser has been set to “Primary” automatically.
No Jumper JP9 for 6CXC
6CXC-1:
JP9: 1-2 close: If you use software audio(onboard
CODEC only), your modem riser must be “Secondary”.
JP9: 2-3 close: If you don’t use onboard software
audio, your audio/modem riser must be “Primary”.
Mainboard’s software audio will be disabled.
(Onboard CDOEC) AMR Card
AC’97 Disabled
(Disabled Onboard
Definition
Primary
CODEC)
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+
Danger of explosion if battery
BAT1 : Battery
+
is incorrectly replaced.
+
Replace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer.
+
Dispose of used batteries
according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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Performance List
Performance List
The following performance data list is the testing results of some popular
benchmark test ing programs.
These data are just 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
• DRAM (128x2)MB SDRAM (Mosel 9928PR V54C365804VCT7)
• CACHE SIZE 512 KB included in CPU
• DISPLAY GA -660+
• STORAGE Onboard IDE (IBM DJNA -371350)
• O.S. Windows NT™ 4.0 SPK5
• DRIVER Display Driver at 1024 x 768 x 16bit colors x 75Hz. Intel
Pentium III 600MHz processor
Ultra ATA Storage Driver V5.0.012(Engineering
Sample)
Processor
Intel Pentium III
600MHz (133 x 4.5)
Winbench99
CPU mark99 42.3
FPU Winmark 99 3010
Business Disk Winmark 99 4660
Hi-End Disk Winmark 99 10700
Business Graphics Winmark 99 243
Hi-End Graphics Winmark 99 443
Winstone99
Business Winstone99 35.6
Hi-End Winstone99 32.8
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PCI to ISA
Slot
Generator
L
P
CODEC
LPC
Crystal
Block Diagram
ISA
Bus
Bridge
W83628F/
283629D
MIC
L-IN
L-OUT
USB
Port
AGP
AC97
Winbond
81181D
USB
Port
AUREAL
AU8810
USB
Port
Host Bus
PCI Bus
66 MHz
AC’97-Link
AMR
USB
Port
100 / 133 MHz
Slot 1
INTEL
FW82820
(MCH)
INTEL
FW82801
ICH
USB Bus
ATA66/33
300/400MHz
33MHz
Ultra
MTH
82805
66MHz
33MHz
48MHz
IDE Bus
100MHz
9248BF-77
Crystal
FWH
CKBF
DRCG
50/66 MHz
ICS
Clock
32.768KHz
PS/2 Mouse/
Keyboard
16.67MHz
DIMM
33 MHz
I/O
CHIPSET
W83627
GAME Port
48 MHz
Floppy Port
14.318MHz
LPT Port
COM Ports
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Suspend to RAM Installation
Suspend to RAM Installation
Suspend to RAM Installation
A.1 Introduce STR function:
Suspend-to-RAM (STR) is a Windows 98 ACPI sleep mode function. When recovering from STR
(S3) sleep mode, the system is able, in just a few seconds, to retrieve the last “state” of the system
before it went to sleep and recover to that state. The “state” is stored in memory (RAM) before the
system goes to sleep. During STR sleep mode, your system uses only
enough energy to maintain critical information and system functions, primarily the system state and the
ability to recognize various “wake up” triggers or signals, respectively.
A.2 STR function Installation
Please use the follow ing steps to complete the STR function installation.
Step-By-Step Setup
Step 1:
To utilize the STR function, the system must be in Windows 98 ACPI mode.
Putting Windows 98 into ACPI mode is fairly easy.
Setup with Windows 98 CD:
A. Insert the Windows 98 CD into your CD-ROM drive, select Start, and then Run.
B. Type (without quotes) “D:\setup /p j” in the window provided. Hit the enter key or click OK.
『In Windows 98 second edition version, all the bios version dated 12/01/99 or later are ACPI
compatible. Just type" D:\Setup", the operating system will be installed as ACPI mode. 』
C. After setup completes, remove the CD, and reboot your system
(Th is manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:).
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Step 2:
(If you want to use STR Function, please set jumper JP1 (Closed.)
1
Pin No. Definition
open NON STR
(Default)
close STR
Step 3:
Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIOS
Setup. Select the item “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP”, then select “ACPI Sleep Type: S3
/STR”. Remember to save the settings by pressing "ESC" and choose the “SAVE & EXIT
SETUP” option.
Congratulation! You have completed the installation and now can use the STR function.
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Suspend to RAM Installation
A.3 How to put your system into STR mode?
There are two ways to accomplish this:
1. Choose the “Stand by” item in the “Shut Down Windows” area.
A. Press the “Start” button and then select “Shut Down”
B. Choose the “Stand by” item and press “OK”
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2. Define the system ”power on” button to initiate STR sleep mode:
A. Double click “My Computer” and then “Control Panel”
B. Double click the “ Power Management” item.
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C. Select the “Advanced” tab and “Standby” mode in Power Buttons.
Step 4:
Restart your computer to complete setup.
Now when you want to enter STR sleep mode, just momentarily press the “Power on” button..
A.4 How to recover from the STR sleep mode?
There are seven ways to “wake up” the system:
1. Press the “Power On” button.
2. Use the “PS/2 Keyboard Power On” function.
3. Use the “PS/2 Mouse Power On” function.
4. Use the “Resume by Alarm” function.
5. Use the “Modem Ring On” function.
6. Use the “Wake On LAN” function.
7. Use the “USB Device Wake Up” functi on.
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Suspend to RAM Installation
A.5 Notices :
1. In order for STR to function properly, several hardware and software requirements must be
satisfied:
A. Your ATX power supply must comply with the ATX 2.01 specification (provide more than
720 mA 5V Stand-By current).
B. Your SDRAM must be PC-100 compliant.
2. Jumper JP2 is provided to connect to the STR LED in your system chassis. [Your chassis may
not provide this feature.] The STR LED will be illuminated when your system is in STR sleep
mode.
STR LED Connector External.
+
1
DIMM LED
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Dual BIOS Introduction
Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrends Inc.,
Dual BIOS Introduction
A. What is Dual BIOS Technology?
Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main
BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the
Main BIOS. If the Main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the
system is powered on. This means that your PC will still be able to run stably as if nothing has
happened in your BIOS.
B. How to use Dual BIOS?
a. Boot Screen
American Release:09/16/99
xxx xxx
Check System Health ok , Vcore =2.00V
CPU ID:0673 Patch ID:000A
Pentium III CPU at 600MHz
Check NVRAM…
Wait…
Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility.
( C ) American Megatrends Inc.,
63-0702-000000-00101111-071595-CAMINO-1CAMINO0-H
Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility
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PgDn/PgUp:Modify(Enter:Run) ↑↓:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off
b. AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility
AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility
Boot From……………………….. Main BIOS
Main ROM Type………………… Intel N82802AB
Backup ROM Type……………… Intel N82802AB
Wide Range Protection Disable
Boot From Main BIOS
Auto Recovery Enable
Halt On Error Disable
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
Load Default Settings
Save Settings to CMOS
c. Dual BIOS Item explanation:
BIOS will auto detect:
Boot From : Main BIOS
Main ROM Type : Intel N82802AB
Backup ROM Type : Intel N82802AB
Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), Enable
Status 1:
If any failure (ex. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset…) occurs in the Main BIOS ,
just before the Operating System is loaded and after the power is on, and that the Wide Range
Protection is set to “Enable”, the PC will boot from Backup BIOS automatically.
Status 2:
If the ROM BIOS on peripherals cards(ex. SCSI Cards, LAN Cards,..) emits signals to
request restart of the system after the user make any alteration on it, the boot up BIOS will
not be changed to the Backup BIOS.
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Dual BIOS Introduction
Boot From : Main BIOS (Default), Backup BIOS
Status 1:
The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS.
Auto Recovery : Enabled(Default), Disabled
When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS will
automatically recover the BIOS of checksum failure.
(In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to Suspend
to RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.)
(If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press “Del” key when the boot screen appears.)
Halt On Error : Disable(Default), Enable
If the BIOS occurs a checksum error or the Main BIOS occurs a WIDE RANGE PROTECTION
error and Halt On BIOS Defects set to Enable, the PC will show messages on the boot screen,
and the system will paus e and wait for the user’s instruction.
If Auto Recovery :Disable, it will show <or the other key to continue.>
If Auto Recovery :Enable, it will show <or the other key to Auto Recover.>
Copy Main ROM Data to Backup
Backup message:
Are you sure to copy BIOS?
[Enter] to continue or [Esc] to abort …
The means that the Main BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Backup
BIOS. Or the means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover
the Main BIOS.
(This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can’t be changed by user.)
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DualBIOS
GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for your system
BIOS. This newest “Value-added” feature, in a long series of innovations from GIGABYTE, is available
on GA-6CXC/6CXC-1 motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate this
innovation.
What’s DualBIOSTM?
On GIGABYTE motherboards with DualBIOS there are physically two BIOS chips. For simplicity
we’ll call one your “Main BIOS” and the other is your “Backup” BIOS (your “hot spare”). If your Main
BIOS fails, the Backup BIOS almost automatically takes over on your next system boot. Almost
automatically and with virtually ze ro down time! Whether the problem is a failure in flashing your BIOS
or a virus or a catastrophic failure of the Main BIOS chip, the result is the same - the Backup BIOS backs
you up, almost automatically.
TM
Technology FAQ
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Dual BIOS Introduction
I. Q: What is DualBIOSTM technology?
Answer:
DualBIOS technology is a patented technology from Giga-Byte Technology. The concept of this
technology is based on the redundancy and fault tolerance theory. DualBIOSTM technology simply
means there are two system BIOSes (ROM) integrated onto the motherboard. One is a main BIOS, and
the other is a backup BIOS. The mainboard will operate normally with the main BIOS, however, if the
main BIOS is corrupt or damaged for various reasons, the backup BIOS will be automatically used
when the system powered-On. Your PC will operate as before the main BIOS was damaged, and is
completely transparent to the user.
II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOSTM technology?
Answer:
In today’s systems there are more and more BIOS failures. The most common reasons are virus
attacks, BIOS upgrade failures, and/or deterioration of the BIOS (ROM) chip itself.
1. New computer viruses are being found that attack and destroy the system BIOS. They may
corrupt your BIOS code, causing your PC to be unstable or even not boot normally.
2. BIOS data will be corrupted if a power loss/surge occurs, or if a user resets the system, or if the
power button is pressed during the process of performing a system BIOS upgrade.
3. If a user mistakenly updates their mainboard with the inco rrect BIOS file, then the system may not
be able to boot correctly. This may cause the PC system hang in operation or during boot.
4. A flash ROM's life cycle is limited according to electronic characteristics. The modern PC utilizes
the Plug and Play BIOS, a nd is updated regularly. If a user changes peripherals often, there is a
slight chance of damage to the flashROM.
With Giga-Byte Technology’s patented DualBIOSTM technology you can reduce the possibility of hangs
during system boot up, and/or loss BIOS data due to above reasons. This new technology will eliminate
valuable system down time and costly repair bills cause by BIOS failures.
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III. Q: How does DualBIOSTM technology work?
Answer:
1. DualBIOSTM technology provides a wide range of protection during the boot up procedure. It protects
your BIOS during system POST, ESCD update, and even all the way to PNP
detection/assignment.
2. DualBIOSTM provides automatic recovery for the BIOS. When the first BIOS used during boot up
does not complete or if a BIOS checksum error occurs, boot-up is still possible. In the DualBIOSTM
utility, the "Auto Recovery" option will guarantee that if either the main BIOS or backup BIOS is
corrupted, the DualBIOSTM technology will use the good BIOS and correct the wrong BIOS
automatically.
3. DualBIOSTM provides manual recovery for the BIOS. DualBIOSTM technology contains a built-in
flash utility, which can flash your system BIOS from backup to main and/or visa versa. There is no
need for an OS-dependent flash utility program.
4. DualBIOSTM contains a one-way flash utility. The built-in one-way flash utility will ensure that the
corrupt BIOS is not mistaken as the good BIOS during recovery and that the correct BIOS (main vs.
backup) will be flashed. This will prevent the good BIOS from being flashed.
IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOSTM technology?
Answer:
1. Every user should have DualBIOSTM technology due to the advancement of computer viruses.
Everyday, there are new BIOS-type viruses discovered that will destroy your system BIOS. Most
commercial products on the market do not have solutions to guard against this type of virus intrusion.
The DualBIOSTM technology will provide a state-of-the-art solution to protect your PC:
Case I.) Vicious computer viruses may wipe out your entire system BIOS. With a conventional
single system BIOS PC, the PC will not be functional until it is sent for repairs.
Case II.) If the "Auto Recovery" option is enabled in the DualBIOSTM utility, and if a virus corrupts
your system BIOS,the backup BIOS will automatically reboot the system and correct the main
BIOS.
Case III.) A user may override booting from the main system BIOS. The DualBIOSTM utility may be
entered to manually change the boot sequence to boot from the backup BIOS.
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2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, if DualBIOSTM detects that the main BIOS is corrupt, the backup
BIOS will take over the boot-up process automatically. Moreover, it will verify the main and backup
BIOS checksums when booting-up. DualBIOSTM technology examines the checksum of the main
and backup BIOS while the system is powered on to guarantee your BIOS operates properly.
3. Power Users will have the advantage of having two BIOS versions on their mainboard. The benefit
is being able to select either version BIOS to suit the performance system needs.
4. Flexibility for high-end desktop PCs and workstation/servers. In the DualBIOSTM utility, the option
can be set, "Halt On When BIOS Defects," to be enabled to halt your system with a warning
message that the main BIOS has been corrupted. Most workstation/servers require constant
operation to guarantee services have not been interrupted. In this situation, the "Halt On When BIOS
Defects" message may be disabled to avoid system pauses during normal booting. Another
advantage you gain from Giga-Byte’s DualBIOSTM technology is the ability to upgrade from dual 2
Mbit BIOS to dual 4 Mbit BIOS in the future if extra BIOS storage is need.
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Memory Installation
The motherboard has 4 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the DIMM
Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notch. Memory size can vary
between sockets.
Install memory in any combination table:
Location 168-pin SDRA M DIMM Modules
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
(Optional)
Total System Memory (Max 1GB)
★Supports 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 MB SDRAM DIMM Modules .At the time this User’s Manual
was written, 512MB DIMM’s are only available as Double-sided registered memory (128MB cells).
Single – Sided
Double – Sided
Single – Sided
Double – Sided DIMM3 must be empty
Single – Sided
Double – Sided DIMM2 must be empty
Single – Sided
Double – Sided DIMM1 must be empty
Note
DIMM4 must be empty
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BIOS Setup
$ Page index for BIOS Setup Page
The Main Meun P.46
Standard CMOS Setup P.49
BIOS Features Setup P.52
Chipset Features Setup P.55
Power Management Setup P.58
PNP/ PCI Configuration P.63
Load BIOS Defaults P.65
Load Setup Defaults P.66
Integrated Peripherals P.67
Hardware Monitor Setup P.71
Supervisor / User Password P.73
IDE HDD Auto Detection P.74
Save & Exit Setup P.75
Exit Without Saving P.76
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BIOS Setup
BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the
basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery -backed CMOS RAM so that it
retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
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> − <Del> keys.
CONTROL KEYS
<↑> Move to previous item
<↓> Move to next item
<←> Move to the item in the left hand
<→> Move to the item in the right hand
<Esc> 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> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/ PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
<F2> Reserved
<F3> Reserved
<F4> Reserved
<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup
Menu
<F6> Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option Page
Setup Menu
<F7>
<F8> Reserved
<F9> Reserved
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Load the Setup Defaults.
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GETTING HELP
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
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>.
The Main Menu
Once you enter AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 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.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY – VERSION 1.20
(C) 1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
: Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5: Old Values
Time, Date , Hard Disk Type…
Figure 1: Main Menu
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Standard CMOS Setup
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.
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BIOS Features Setup
This setup page includes all the items of AMI special enhanced
features.
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Chipset Features Setup
This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features.
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Power Management Setup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
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PnP/PCI Configuration
This setup page inc ludes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.
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Load BIOS Defaults
BIOS Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would
be in safe configuration.
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Load Setup Defaults
Setup Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would
be in best performance configuration.
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Integrated Peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
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Hardware Monitor Setup
This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage , fan, speed.
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Supervisor password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,
or just to Setup.
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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.
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Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
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Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Setup
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu (Figure 2) are divided into 10 categories. Each category
includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrows to highlight the item and then use the
AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP
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Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Mon, Nov 15, 1999
Time (hh/mm/ss) : 14:44:35
TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Pri Master Auto
Pri Slave Auto
Sec Master Auto
Sec Slave Auto
Floppy Drive A : 1.44 MB 3½
Floppy Drive B : Not Installed Other Memory : 384 Kb
Extended Memory : 63 Mb
Boot Sector Virus Protection : Disabled Total Memory : 64 Mb
Month : Jan – Dec ESC : Exit
Day : 01– 31 ↑↓ : Select Item
Year : 1980 – 2099 PU / PD / + / – :Modify
(Shift) F2 : Color
<PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.
Figure 2: Standard CMOS Setup
Base Memory : 640 Kb
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Date
The date format is <week>, <month> <date> <year>.
week The week, 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 1980 through 2099
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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 Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave
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>.
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Floppy Drive A type / Drive B
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 by te capacity.
2.88M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.
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• Boot Sector Virus Protection
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 following error
message will appear in the mean time. You can run anti -virus program to locate the problem.
Enabled Activate automatically when the system boots up causing a wa rning 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 (Default Value)
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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.
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 applications.
Extended Memory
DOS uses this area to load device drivers to keep as much base memory free for
application programs. Most use for this area is Shadow RAM.
The 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.
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BIOS Features Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP – BIOS FEATURES SETUP
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Quick Boot Enabled CC00, 16K Shadow Disabled
1st Boot Device Floppy D000, 16K Shadow Disabled
2nd Boot Device IDE-0 D400, 16K Shadow Disabled
3rd Boot Device CDROM D800, 16K Shadow Disabled
Try Other Boot Devices Yes DC00, 16K Shadow
Floppy Access Control Read-Write
Hard Disk Access Control Read-Write
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks Disabled
BootUp Num-Lock On
Floppy Drive Swap Disabled
Floppy Drive Seek Disabled
Password Check Setup
Boot To OS/2 > 64MB No
CPU Serial Number Enabled
L2 Cache WriteBack
Cache Bus ECC Enabled
System BIOS Cacheable Enabled F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
Boot Device by Floppy.
Boot Device by LS/ZIP A:.
Boot Device by CDROM.
Boot Device by SCSI.
Boot Device by NETWORK.
Boot Device by IDE -0~IDE-3.
Boot Device by Disabled.
Boot Device by ATAPI ZIP C:.
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Try Other Boot Device
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Yes Enabled other device to boot system. (Default Value)
No Disabled other device to boot system.
FloppyAccessControl
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Read-Write Set Floppy Access Control : Read-Write. (Default Value)
Read-Only Set Floppy Access Control : Read Only.
Hard Disk Access Control
•
Read-Write Set Hard Disk Access Control : Read-Write. (Default Value)
Read-Only Set Hard Disk Access Control : Read Only.
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks
•
Enable Enable S.M.A.R.T. Hard for Disks.
Disable Disable S.M.A.R.T. Hard for Disks. (Default Value)
Boot Up Num-Lock
•
On Keypad is number keys. (Default Value).
Off Keypad is arrow keys.
• Floppy Drive Swap
Enabled Floppy A & B will be swapped under DOS
Disabled Floppy A & B will be normal definition (Default Value).
• Floppy Drive 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.
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.
(Default Value)
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Password Check
•
Setup Set Password Check to Setup. (Default Value)
Always Set Password Chec k to Always.
Boot To OS/2 > 64MB
•
Yes Enabled Boot To OS/2.
No Disabled Boot To OS/2. (Default Value)
• CPU Serial Number
Disabled Disabled CPU Serial Number. (Default Value)
Enabled Enabled CPU Serial Number. (Default Value)
• L2 Cache
WriteBack Set L2 Cache is WriteBack. (Default Value)
Disabled Disabled this Function.
WriteThru Set L2 Cache is WriteThru.
• Cache Bus ECC
Enabled Enable Cache Bus ECC. (Default Value)
Disabled Disable Cache Bus ECC.
System BIOS Cacheable
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BIOS Setup
Enabled Enabled System BIOS Cacheable. (Default Value)
Disabled Disabled System BIOS Cacheable.
These categories determine whether optional ROM will be copied to RAM by 16 byte.
Enabled Optional shadow is enabled.
Disabled Optional shadow is disabled.
Cached Optional shadow is cached.
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Chipset Features Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP – CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
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SDRAM CAS Latency Auto
Memory Buffer Strength Auto
CPU BIST Enable Disabled
Memory Hole Disabled
ICH Delayed Transaction Enabled
ICH DCB Enable Disabled
VGA Frame Buffer USWC Disabled
PCI Frame Buffer USWC Disabled
Graphics Aperture Size 64 MB
ClkGen Spread Spectrum Enabled
ClkGen for PCI Slot Disabled
CPU/PCI Frequency 100.3/33.4
CPU Ratio Selection 3.0x
USB Function Enabled
USB Legacy Support Disabled
F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
F5 :Old Values(Shift)F2:Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
ESC: Quit
Figure 4: Chipset Features Setup
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SDRAM CAS Latency
Auto Set SDRAM CAS Latency is Auto.(Default Value)
3 SCLKS Set SDRAM CAS Latency is 3SCLKS
2 SCLKS Set SDRAM CAS Latency is 2SCLKS
↑↓→ ←
: Select Item
•
Memory Buffer Strength
Auto Set Memory Buffer Strength is Auto. (Default Value)
X1 Set Memory Buffer Strength is X1
X2 Set Memory Buffer Strength is X2
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CPU BIST Enable
Disabled Disable CPU BIST (Default Value)
Enabled Enable CPU BIST
• Memory Hole
Disabled Normal Setting (Default Value)
15MB~16MB Set Address=15~16MB relocate to ISA BUS
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• ICH Delayed Transaction
Disabled Disabled ICH Delayed Transaction
Enabled Enabled ICH Delayed Transaction (Default Value)
•
ICH DCB Enable
Disabled Disable ICH DCB (Default Value)
Enabled Enable ICH DCB
Disabled Disable USB Function
Enabled Enable USB Function (Default Value)
• USB Legacy Support
USB Legacy Support can be set when USB Function is Enable.
Disabled Disable USB Legacy Support (Default Value)
Keyb+ Mouse USB Keyboard and Mouse Support
Keyboard USB Keyboard Support
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Power Management Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP – POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
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ACPI Sleep Type S1/POS System Thermal Ignore
USB KB/MS Wakeup From S3 Disabled Soft-off by Power Button Instant Off
Power Management/APM Enabled AC Back Function Last State
Video Power Down Mode Suspend Modem Use IRQ 4
Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend
Standby Time Out (Minute) Disabled PME Event Wake Up Disabled
Suspend Time Out (Minute) Disabled RTC Alarm PowerOn Disabled
K/B & PS/2 Mouse Access Monitor RTC Alarm Date 15
FDC/LPT/COM Ports Access Monitor RTC Alarm Hour 12
SB/MSS Audio Ports Access Ignore RTC Alarm Minute 30
MID Ports Access Ignore RTC Alarm Second 30
ADLIB Ports Access Ignore
Pri. Master IDE Access Monitor
Pri. Slave IDE Access Ignore
Sec. Master IDE Access Monitor
Sec. Slave IDE Access Ignore
PIRQ[A] IRQ Active Ignore F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
PIRQ[B] IRQ Active Ignore F5 :Old Values(Shift)F2:Color
PIRQ[C] IRQ Active Ignore F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
PIRQ[D] IRQ Active Ignore F7 : Load Setup Defaults
Modem Ring On/Wake On Lan
ESC: Quit
↑↓→ ←
Enabled
: Select Item
Figure 5: Power Management Setup
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ACPI Sleep Type
S1/POS Set ACPI Sleep type is S1. (Default Value)
S3/STR Set ACPI Sleep type is S3.
• USB KB/MS Wakeup From S3
USB KB Wakeup From S3 can be set when ACPI Sleep Type set to S3/STR.
Enabled Enable USB KB/MS Wak eup From S3
Disabled Disable USB KB/MS Wakeup From S3 (Default Value)
• Power Management / APM
Enabled Enable Green & software APM function. (Default Value)
Disabled Disable Green & software APM function.
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• Video Power Down Mode
Disabled Disabled Video Power Down Mode Function.
Suspend Set Video Power Down Mode to Suspend. (Default Value)
Stand By Set Video Power Down Mode to Stand By.
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Hard Disk Power Down Mode
Disabled Disabled Hard Disk Power Down Mode Function.
Suspend Set Hard Disk Power Down Mode to Suspend. (Default Value)
Stand By Set Hard Disk Power Down Mode to Stand By.
• Standby Time Out (Minute)
Disabled Disabled Standby Time Out Function. (Default Value)
1 Enabled Standby Time Out after 1min.
2 Enabled Standby Time Out after 2min.
4 Enabled Standby Time Out after 4min.
8 Enabled Standby Time Out after 8min.
10 Enabled Standby Time Out after 10min.
20 Enabled Standby Time Out after 20min.
30 Enabled Standby Time Out after 30min.
40 Enabled Standby Time Out after 40min.
50 Enabled Standby Time Out after 50min.
60 Enabled Standby Time Out after 60min.
• Suspend Time Out (Minute)
Disabled Disabled Suspend Time Out Function. (Default Value)
1 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 1min.
2 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 2min.
4 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 4min.
8 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 8min.
10 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 10min.
20 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 20min.
30 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 30min.
40 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 40min.
50 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 50min.
60 Enabled Suspend Time Out after 60min.
Monitor Monitor System Thermal.
Ignore Ignore System Thermal. (Default Value)
• Soft-off by Power Button
Instant-off Soft switch ON/OFF for POWER ON/OFF. (Default Value)
Delay 4 Sec. Soft switch ON 4sec. for POWER OFF.
BIOS Setup
• AC Back Function
Last State Set Restore on AC/Power Loss is Last state mode (Default Value)
Power Off Set Restore on AC/Power Loss is Power off
Power On Set Restore on AC/Power Loss is Power on
• Modem USE IRQ
3, 4, (Default Value) 5, 7, N/A
• Modem Ring On / Wake On Lan
Disabled Disabled Modem Ring On / Wake On Lan.
Enabled Enabled Modem Ring On / Wake On Lan. (Default Value)
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• PME Event Wake Up
Disabled Disable PME Event Wake Up. (Default Value)
Enabled Enabled PME Event Wake Up.
• RTC Alarm Power On
Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)
Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.
If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled
Alarm Date : Every Day,1~31
Alarm Hour: 0~23
Alarm Minute : 0~59
Alarm Second : 0~59
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PNP/PCI Configuration
AMIBIOS SETUP – PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION
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Yes Enable Plug and Play Aware O/S function.
No Disable Plug and Play Aware O/S function. (Default Value)
BIOS Setup
• Clear NVRAM
Yes Set Clear NVRAM.
No Set don’t clear NVRAM. (Default Value)
• Primary Graphics Adapter
AGP Primary Graphics Adapter From AGP. (Default Value)
PCI Primary Graphics Adapter From PCI.
•
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Enabled For having Video Card on ISA Bus and VGA Card on PCI Bus.
Disabled For VGA Card only. (Default Value)
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DMA Channel( 0,1,3,5,6,7 )
ISA/ EISA The resource is used by Legacy ISA device.
PnP The resource is used by PnP device.
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IRQ ( 3,4,5,7,9, 10,11,14,15 ), assigned to ( “ISA / EISA” or “PCI/PnP” )
ISA/ EISA The resource is used by Legacy ISA device.
PCI / PnP The resource is used by PCI/ PnP device.
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Load BIOS Defaults
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY -VERSION 1.20
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STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONIDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTSSAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save 7 Exit
Load BIOS Defaults except Standard CMOS SETUP
•
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
To load BIOS defaults value to CMOS , enter "Y". If not, enter "N".
Load BIOS Defaults (Y/N)?
Figure 7: Load BIOS Defaults
BIOS Setup
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Load Setup Defaults
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY -VERSION 1.20
( C ) 1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONIDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTSSAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit
Load Setup Defaults except Standard CMOS SETUP
Load Setup Defaults (Y/N)?
Figure 8: Load SETUP Defaults
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LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
To load SETUP defaults value to CMOS , enter "Y". If not, enter "N".
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BIOS Setup
Integrated Peripherals
AMIBIOS SETUP – INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
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OnBoard IDE Both Mouse PowerOn Function Disabled
OnBoard AC’97 Audio Auto
OnBoard AC’97 Modem Auto
OnBoard FDC Auto
OnBoard Serial Port A Auto
OnBoard Serial Port B Auto
Serial Port B Mode Normal
IR Duplex Mode Half Duplex
IR Pin Select IRRX/IRTX
OnBoard CIR Port Disabled
CIR IRQ Select 10
OnBoard Parallel Port Auto
Parallel Port Mode ECP
Parallel Port IRQ Auto
Parallel Port DMA Auto
OnBoard Midi Port 330 ESC: Quit ↑↓→ ←: Select Item
Midi IRQ Select 10 F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
OnBoard Game Port 201 F5 :Old Values(Shift)F2:Color
Keyboard PowerOn Function Disabled F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
Specific Key for PowerOn N/A F7 : Load Setup Defaults
Figure 9: Integrated Peripherals
• On Board IDE
Disabled Disabled OnBoard IDE.
Both Set OnBoard IDE is Both. (Default Value)
Primary Set OnBoard IDE is Primary.
Secondary Set OnBoard IDE is Secondary.
• On Board AC’97 Audio
Auto Enabled On Board AC’97 Audio. (Default Value)
Disabled Disabled On Board AC’97 Audio.
• On Board AC’97 Modem
Auto Enabled On Board AC’97 Modem.
Disabled Disabled On Board AC’97 Modem. (Default Value)
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• OnBoard FDC
Auto Set OnBoard FDC is Auto. (Default Value)
Disabled Disabled OnBoard FDC.
Enabled Enabled OnBoard FDC.
• On Board Serial Port A
Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port A address. (Default Value)
3F8/COM1 Enable on Board Serial port A and address is 3F8.
2F8/COM2 Enable on Board Serial port A and address is 2F8.
3E8/COM3 Enable on Board Serial port A and address is 3E8.
2E8/COM4 Enable on Board Serial port A and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable on Board Serial port A.
• On Board Serial Port B
Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port B address. (Default Value)
3F8/COM1 Enable on Board Serial port B and address is 3F8.
2F8/COM2 Enable on Board Serial port B and address is 2F8.
3E8/COM3 Enable on Board Serial port B and address is 3E8.
2E8/COM4 Enable on Board Serial port B and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable on Board Serial port B.
IR Function Duplex Half. (Default Value)
IR Function Duplex Full.
• IR Pin Select
IRRX/IRTX IR Pin Select is IRRX/IRTX. (Default Value)
SINB/SOUTB. IR Pin Select is SINB/SOUTB.
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• On Board CIR port
Disabled Disabled On board CIR port. (Default Value)
Enabled Enabled On board CIR port.
• CIR IRQ Select
IRQ 3 / 4 / 9 / 10 (Default Value) / 11
• On Board Parallel port
378 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 378.
278 Enable On Board LPT port and address is 278.
3BC Enable On Board LPT port and address is 3BC.
Auto Set On Board LPT port is Auto. (Default Value)
Disabled Disable On Board LPT port.
• Parallel Port Mode
EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default Value)
Normal Normal Operation.
• Parallel Port IRQ
7 Set Parallel Port IRQ is 7.
5 Set Parallel Port IRQ is 5.
Auto Set Parallel Port IRQ is Auto. (Default Value)
BIOS Setup
• Parallel Port DMA
3 Set Parallel Port DMA is 3.
1 Set Parallel Port DMA is 1.
Auto Set Parallel Port DMA is Auto. (Default Value)
• On Board Midi Port
Disabled Disabled On Board Midi Port.
300 Set On Board Midi Port is 300.
330 Set On Board Midi Port is 330. (Default Value)
• Midi IRQ Select
IRQ 9 / 5 / 7/ 10 (Default Value)
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• On Board Game Port
Disabled Disabled On Board game port.
201 Set onboard game port is 201. (Default Value)
209 Set onboard game port is 209.
• Keyboard Power On Function
Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)
Specific Key Set specific key to power on by keyboard.
Any Key Set any key to power on the system.
• Specific Key for Power On
N/A Disable this function. (Default Value)
Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password .
• Mouse Power On Function
Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)
Left-button Double click twice on PS/2 left button.
Right-button Double click twice on PS/2 right button.
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Hardware Monitor Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP – HARDWARE MONITOR SETUP
( C ) 1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
ACPI Shut Down Temp.
CPU Temp. Alarm
CPU Fan Fail Alarm No
Power Fan Fail Alarm No
System Fan Fail Alarm No
Reset Case Open Status No
Case Status Closed
Current CPU Temp.
Current System Temp. 32°C/ 89 °F
Current CPU Fan Speed 5273 RPM
Current System Fan Speed 0 RPM
Current Power Fan Speed 0 RPM
CPU VID 2.05 V
Vcore 2.016 V
Vtt 1.488 V
Vio 3.312 V ESC: Quit ↑↓→ ←: Select Item
+5.000V 5.030 V F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
+12.000V 11.923 V F5 :Old Values(Shift)F2:Color
-12.000V -11.579 V F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
-5.000V -4.675 V F7 : Load Setup Defaults
75°C/167°F
70°C/158°F
35°C/ 95°F
Figure 10: Hardware Monitor Setup
•
ACPI Shutdown Temp.
(This function will be effective only for the operating systems that support ACPI Function.)
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. (Default Value)
Battery 3.056 V
+5V SB
4.896 V
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•
CPU Temp. Alarm
65°C / 149°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 65°C / 149°F.
70°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F. (Default Value)
75°C / 167°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 75°C / 167°F.
Disabled Disabled this function.
•
Fan Fail Alarm
CPU / Power / System
No Fan Fail Alarm Function Disabled. (Default Value)
Yes Fan Fail Alarm Function Enabled.
•
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 save CMOS, your computer will restart.
•
Current CPU Tempe.
Detect CPU Temp. automatically.
•
Current System Tempe.
Detect System Temp. automatically.
•
CPU FAN / Power FAN / System FAN Speed (RPM)
Detect Fan speed status automatically.
•
Current CPU VID / VCORE / Vtt / Vio / ±12V / ±5V /Battery / +5VSB
Detect system’s voltage status automatically.
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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.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY -VERSION 1.20
( C ) 1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEF AULTSSAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit
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 Always 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.
Enter new supervisor password:
Change / Set / Disable Password
Figure 11: Password Setting
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BIOS Setup
AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP
( C ) 1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Fri Dec 25, 1998
Time (hh/mm/ss) : 10:36:24
TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Pri Master : Auto
Pri Slave : Auto
Sec Master: Auto
Sec Slave : Auto
Floppy Drive A: 1.44 MB 3 ½
Floppy Driver B: Not Installed
Boot Sector Virus Protection : Disabled
Month: Jan – Dec ESC : Exit
Day: 01 – 31 ↑↓ : Select Item
Year : 1980– 2099 PU/PD/+/– : Modify
(Shift)F2 : Color
Base Memory : 640 kb
Other Memory: 384 kb
Extended Memory: 31mb
Total Memory: 32mb
IDE HDD AUTO Detection
Figure 12: 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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AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY -VERSION 1.20
( C ) 1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit
Save Data to CMOS & Exit SETUP
Save & Exit Setup
Figure 13: Save & Exit Setup
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
SAVE to CMOS and EXIT(Y/N)? Y
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AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY -VERSION 1.20
( C ) 1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
ESC : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit
Abandon all Datas & Exit SETUP
Exit Without Saving
Figure 14: Exit Without Saving
Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.
Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.
Quit without saving(Y/N)? N
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Appendix
Appendix A : AU8810 Driver Installation
A. DRIVER INSTALLATION
If you have older drivers in your system, please uninstall them first as described in Section C below.
1. Power on the system, placing the "Intel chipset Series Mainboard Utility CD " in the CD-ROM drive.
2. During the load process, Windows 95/98 should detect the Vortex PCI board and display a message
such as "New Hardware Found". If Windows prompts you for the drivers of the "PCI Multimedia Audio
Device", then select "Driver Disk Provided by Manufacturer" Select the Vortex CD-ROM's directory.
Note: Some Windows 95 versions (OSR2) do not show this prompt. Instead, they ask whether to
search the diskette and CD-ROM drives for the appropriate drivers.
Installed drivers may include Vortex PCI audio, Vortex wavetable, Vortex mixer, DOS modem port,
Vortex gameport interface, Vortex MPU401 interface, and Vortex Sound Blaster emulation.
Depending on the version of Windows 95 and the configuration of the system, you may be prompted to
provide several file locations. Here are the CD-ROMs and directory locations for which you may be
prompted:
Vortex Installation & Driver Disk \aureal\win9X
Windows 95/98 Installation Disk \aureal\win9X
Microsoft DirectX \Utility\directx\dxsetup
Vortex Application Setup \aureal\win9X
PCI Multifunction Audio Device \aureal\win9X
B. UNINSTALLING WINDOWS 95/98 DRIVERS
To uninstall the Vortex software, you can use the following procedure:
1. Open to the Windows 95/98 Device Manager (right-click on "My Computer"
and select "Properties").
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2. Open the "Multifunction Adapters" tree and select "Vortex
Multifunction PCI Platform"
3. Press the "Remove" button at the bottom of the Device Manager
window pane.
4. The drivers are now removed from memory, but are still on the hard
disk. To delete the files from the hard disk:
a. Open the Windows 95/98 control panel's "Add/Remove Programs"
applet.
b. To remove the drivers, double-click "Aureal Vortex". A
Vortex uninstaller application starts.
c. To remove the demo applications, double-click "Aureal
Vortex Applications". There is no need to reboot the computer.
For Technical Support please contact your board manufacturer.
Aureal. A3D, A3D-I, A3D-Interactive, and the Aureal logo are trademarks and
Vortex is a registered trademark of Aureal Semiconductor Inc.
All other trademarks are owned their respective owners.
Appendix
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Appendix B : BIOS Flash Procedure
BIOS update procedure:
ü Please check your BIOS vendor (AMI or AWARD) on the motherboard.
ü It is recommended you copy the AWDFlash.exe or AMIFlash.exe in driver CD
(D:\>Utility\BIOSFlash) and the BIOS binary files into the directory you made in your hard disk.
【i.e:C:\>Utility\ (C:\>Utility : denotes the driver and the directory where you put the flash utilities
and BIOS file in.)】
ü Restart your computer into MS-DOS mode or command prompt only for Win95/98, go into the
directory where the new BIOS file are located use the utility AWDFlash.exe or AMIFlash.exe to
update the BIOS.
ü Type the following command once you have enter the directory where all the files are located
C:\utility\ AWDFlash or AMIFlash <filename of the BIOS binary file intended for flashing>
ü Once the process is finished, reboot the system
MNote: Please download the newest BIOS from our website (www.gigabyte.com.tw) or contact your
local dealer for the file.
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Appendix C: Acronyms
Acor. Meaning
ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
POST Power-On Self Test
LAN Local Area Network
ECP Extended Capabilities Port
APM Advanced Power Management
DMA Direct Memory Access
MHz Megahertz
ESCD Extended System Configuration Data
CPU Central Processing Unit
SMP Symmetric Multi -Processing
USB Universal Serial Bus
OS Operating System
ECC Error Checking and Correcting
IDE Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced
SCI Special Circumstance Instructions
LBA Logical Block Addressing
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility
BIOS Basic Input / Output System
SMI System Management Interrupt
IRQ Interrupt Request
NIC Network Interface Card