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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE..........................................................................................................1-1
1.2. KEY FEATURES...............................................................................................1-1
1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST......................................................................................1-2
1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM ............................................................................................1-3
1.5. INTRODUCE THE Pentium II Processor & AGP...........................................1-4
1.6 What is AGP?..................................................... 1-6
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 .............................3-3
3.4. DRAM INSTALLATION.....................................................................................3-6
3.5. CPU SPEED SETUP ........................................................................................3-7
3.6. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS SRAM.............................................................3-8
3.7. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION .....................................................3-8
3.8. HARDWARE RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION....................3-8
3.9. POWER LED CONNECTOR INSTALLATION ................................................3-8
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3.10. IDE & ATAPI DEVICE INSTALLATION..........................................................3-9
3.11. PERIPHERAL DEVICE INSTALLATION........................................................3-9
3.12. KEYBOARD & PS/2 MOUSE INSTALLATION...............................................3-9
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....................................................................4-16
4.9. PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION............................................................................4-19
4.10. INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ......................................................................4-21
4.11. LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS .............................................................................4-26
4.12. USER PASSWORD........................................................................................4-27
4.13. IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION........................................................................4-28
4.14. SAVE & EXIT SETUP.....................................................................................4-29
4.15. EXIT WITHOUT SAVING...............................................................................4-30
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1.INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE
Welcome to use the 6EX motherboard. It is a Pentium II 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
q Slot 1 supports Pentium
q Intel 440EX chipset, Supports AGP / SDRAM / Ultra DMA/33 IDE /
II Processor based PC / AT compatible mainboard.
II Processor running at 200-633 MHz.
Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Power On / ACPI features.
q Supports 3xDIMMs using 3.3V EDO or SDRAM DIMM module.
q Supports 8 MB - 256 MB EDO / 256MB SDRAM memory on board.
q Supports ECC or Non-ECC type DRAM module.
q 1xAGP slot, 4xPCI Bus slots, 3xISA Bus slots.
q Supports 2 channels Ultra DMA/33 IDE ports for 4 IDE Devices.
q Supports 2xCOM (16550), 1xLPT (EPP / ECP), 1x Floppy port.
q Supports 2xUSB ports, 1xPS/2 Mouse / Keyboard.
q Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2Mbits FLASH RAM.
q 30.5 cm *18 cm ATX SIZE form factor, 4 layers PCB.
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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. (The different Hardware & Software
configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.)
• CPU
• DRAM (128 x 1) MB SDRAM (NEC D4564841G5-A10-9JF)
• CACHE SIZE 512 KB included in CPU
• DISPLAY GA-600 AGP Display Card (4MB SGRAM)
• STORAGE Onboard IDE (IBM DHEA-38451)
• O.S. Windows NT™ 4.0
• DRIVER Display Driver at 1024 x 768 x 256colors x 75Hz.
Processor
Pentium II processor
TRIONES Bus Master IDE Driver 3.70
Intel Pentium II
266MHz(66x4) 333MHz(66x5)
Winbench98
CPU mark32 721 839
FPU Winmark 1380 1710
Business Disk 1870 1880
Hi-End Disk 4450 4570
Business Graphics 159 181
Hi-End Graphics 175 200
Winstone98
Business 29.7 32.5
Hi-End 33.0 36.3
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14.318MHz
33MHz
3.3V EDO/SDRAM
DIMM Sockets
33MHz
33MHz
66MHZ
24MHz
Floppy Port
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1.5. INTRODUCE THE Pentium II Processor & AGP
Figure 1:Retention Mechanism & attach Mount
Introduction
Figure 2:OEM Pentium II Processor
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Figure 3:Heatsink / FAN & Heat sink support for OEM Pentium II Processor
Figure 4:Boxed Pentium II Processor & Heat sink support
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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
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2. SPECIFICATION
2.1. HARDWARE
• CPU
• SPEED
• DRAM MEMORY
• CACHE MEMORY
• I/O BUS SLOTS
• IDE PORTS
• I/O PORTS
− Pentium
− 242 pins 66 MHz slot1 on board.
− 66 MHz system speed.
− 66 MHz AGP bus speed. (133MHz 2*mode)
− 33 MHz PCI-Bus speed.
− 8 MHz AT bus speed.
− 3 banks 168 pins DIMM module sockets on board.
− Use 8 / 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 MB DIMM module
II Processor 200 – 633 MHz.
DRAM.
− 8 ~ 256MB EDO/256 MB SDRAM.
− Supports 3.3V SDRAM / EDO type DRAM.
− Supports ECC or Non-ECC type DRAM.
− 32 KB 1
− 256KB/512 KB 2nd cache in CPU.
− Supports DIB speed mode for L2 Cache.
− 4 33MHz Master / Slave PCI-BUS.
− 3 8MHz 16 bits ISA BUS.
− 1 66MHz / 133MHz AGP bus.
− 2 Ultra DMA/33 Bus Master IDE channels on
st
cache memory included in CPU.
board.(Using IRQ14,15)
− Support Mode 3,4 IDE & ATAPI CD – ROM.
− 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.
• GREEN FUNCTION
− Suspend mode support.
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− Green switch & ACPI LED support.
− IDE & Display power down support.
− Monitor all IRQ / DMA / Display / I/O events.
• BIOS
• DIMENSION
− 2M bits FLASH RAM.
− Supports Plug & Play, DMI Function.
− ATX Form Factor, 4 layers PCB.
2.2. SOFTWARE
• DRIVER − Bus Master IDE Driver.
− Suspend to HD utility.
• BIOS − Licensed AWARD BIOS.
− AT CMOS Setup, BIOS / Chipset Setup, Green
Setup, Hard Disk Utility included.
• O.S.
− Operation with MS-DOS
WINDOWS NT, OS/2, NOVELL and SCO UNIX.
2.3. ENVIRONMENT
, Windows95,
Specification
• 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.)
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3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1. UNPACKING
The mainboard package should contain the following:
• The 6EX mainboard.
• The Retention Mechanism & Attach Mount
• USER'S MANUAL for mainboard.
• Cable set for IDE, Floppy & I/O devices.
• Diskette or CD for Mainboard Utility.
The mainboard contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily
damaged by static electricity, so the mainboard should be left in its original
packing until it is installed.
Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The
operator should be wearing an anti static wristband, grounded at the same
point as the anti-static mat.
Inspect the mainboard carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may
cause damage to your board. Be sure there are no shipping and handling
damages on the board before proceeding.
After opening the mainboard carton, extract the system board and place it only
on a grounded anti-static surface component side up. Again inspect the board
for damage. Press down on all of the socket IC's to make sure that they are
properly seated. Do this only on with the board placed on a firm flat surface.
M
DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.
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3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT
× Figure 3.1Ø
M
PCI 4 Only can use slave device
3.3. QUICK REFERENCE FOR JUMPERS & CONNECTORS
t I/O Ports Connector
CN1 USB port.
CN3 For Primary IDE port.
CN2 For Secondary IDE port.
J2 For PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse port.
J17 For Floppy port
J16 For Serial port2 (COM B).
J14 For Serial port1 (COM A).
J15 For LPT port.
t J1 : CPU cooling FAN Power Connector
Pin No. Function
1 GND.
2 +12V
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3 SENSE
t Slot 1
For Pentium II Processor installed
t J11 (SPK): SPEAKER Connector
Pin No. Function
1 VCC
2 NC.
3 NC.
4 Data
t J10 (RST) : RESET Switch
Open Normal operation
Short For Hardware Reset System
t JP6 (PWR) : POWER ON LED ( PW-LED)
Pin No. Function
1 LED anode (+)
2 NC
3 LED cathode (-)
t J9 (HD) : Hard Disk active LED (HD-LED)
Pin No. Function
1 LED anode (+)
2 LED cathode (-)
3 LED cathode (-)
4 LED anode (+)
t J8: INFRARED Connector (IR) -- Function Optional
Pin No. Function
1 IR Data Output
2 GND
3 IR Data Input
4 NC
5 POWER (+)
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t J6 (GN) : GN-SW
Open Normal Operation
Short Enter Green Mode
t JP5 (Soft PWR) : Soft Power Switch
Open Normal Operation
Short Power On/Off
t J13 : System After Ac Back
Open Soft Off
Short Full On
t JP1 : Keyboard Power On Selection
Pin No. Function
1-2 Short Enabled Keyboard power on.
2-3 Short Disabled Keyboard power on.
t JP8 (GD) : GD-LED
Pin No. Function
1 LED anode (+)
2 LED cathode (-)
Hardware Installation
JP7 : 2*11 PIN Jumper
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Soft PWR: Soft Power Connector
Open: Normal Operation
Short: Power On/Off
RES: Reset Switch
Open: Normal Operation
Short: For Hardware Reset System
LED: Power LED
PIN 1 : anode (+)
PIN 2 : cathode (-)
PIN 3 : cathode (-)
RKPS: Speaker Connector
PIN 1 : VCC
PIN 2 : NC
PIN 3 : NC
PIN 4 : Data
HD: IDE Hard Disk Active LED
PIN 1: LED anode (+)
PIN 2: LED cathode (-)
GN: Green Function Switch
Open : Normal operation
Short : Entering Green Mode
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GD: Green LED
PIN 1 : LED anode (+)
PIN 2 : LED cathode (-)
3.4. DRAM INSTALLATION
The mainboard can be installed with 8 / 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 MB 168 pins
DIMM module DRAM, and the DRAM speed must be 50 or 60 ns for EDO &
67~100 MHz for SDRAM. The DRAM memory system on mainboard consists
of bank 0, 1 & bank 2. (.Bank 0 and Bank2 can’ t be installed at the same
time if the DRAM is double side.)
Since 168 pins DIMM module is 64 bits width, using 1 PCS which can match a
64 bits system. The total memory size is 8MB ~ 256MB EDO / 256MB 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 couldn't be inserted into socket
completely.
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3.5. CPU SPEED SETUP
The default system bus speed is 66.6MHz. The user can change the DIP
SWITCH (SW) selection to set up the CPU speed for 200 - 366MHz processor.
The CPU speed must match with the frequency RATIO. It will cause system
hanging up if the frequency RATIO is higher than CPU's.
ON: m
OFF: 5
DIP SWITCH (SW)
1 2 3 4
ON OFF ON ON 3 66 200 Pentium II 200 MHz
OFF OFF ON ON 3.5 66 233 Pentium II 233 MHz
ON ON OFF ON 4 66 266 Pentium II 266 MHz
OFF ON OFF ON 4.5 66 300 Pentium II 300 MHz
ON OFF OFF ON 5 66 333 Pentium II 333 MHz
OFF OFF OFF ON 5.5 66 366 Pentium II 366 MHz
FREQ.
RATIO
EXT.CLK.
MHz
INT.CLK.
MHz
CPU Type
Main Clock JP2 JP3 JP4
66 MHz 1-2 1-2 1-2
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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 mainboard.
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3.6. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS SRAM
The mainboard contains 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 when it has consumed.
MDanger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
MReplace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
MDispose 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
SPKR is used to connect speaker.
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 press and released by
user. The RESET switch is a 2 PINS connector and should be installed to RES
on mainboard.
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
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connected to PWR of mainboard 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 mainboard can be
mounted into the case and fixed by screw. To complete the mainboard
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. (
.
PCI 4 Only can use
slave device.)
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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