Gigabyte GA-6IWFE, GA-6IWFL User Manual

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GA-6IWF Series

Socket 370 Processor Motherboard

USER’S MANUAL

Socket 370 Processor Motherboard

Rev. 1.0 First Edition

12ME-6IWF-1001

GA-6IWF Series Motherboard

Table of Content

Revision History.....................................................................................6

Item Checklist .........................................................................................6

WARNING!...............................................................................................7

Chapter 1 Introduction.............................................................................8

Summary of Features .................................................................................. 8

GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Layout ...................................................... 10

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process.............................................. 11

Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU).....................................12

Step1-1: CPU Installation ................................................................................................ 12

Step1-2:CPU Heat Sink Installation................................................................................. 13

Step 2: Install memory modules................................................................ 1 4

Step 3: Install expension cards .................................................................15

Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply ...........16

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction ................................................................................ 16

Step4-2: Connectors Introduction ..................................................................................... 18

Table of Content

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ..........................................................................23

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F2).........................................24

Standard CMOS Features ......................................................................... 26

BIOS Features Setup.................................................................................29

Chipset Features Setup............................................................................. 32

Integrated Peripherals .............................................................................. 34

Power Management Setup .......................................................................41

PNP/PCI Configuration..............................................................................45

PC Health Status........................................................................................47

Frequency/Voltage Control........................................................................ 4 9

Load Fail-Safe Defaults............................................................................. 50

Load Optimized Defaults...........................................................................51

Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................52

Save & Exit Setup.......................................................................................53

Exit Without Saving ...................................................................................54

Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............................................................55

Block Diagram........................................................................................... 55

@ BIOS Introduction.................................................................................. 56

Easy TuneIIITM Introduction .......................................................................57

Chapter 5 Appendix..............................................................................58

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Revision History

Revision Revision Note Date

1.0 Initial release of the GA-6IWF Series motherboard user's manual. Oct .2001

Item Checklist

 The GA-6IWF Series motherboard  IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1  CD for motherboard driver & utility (IUCD)  GA-6IWF Series user’s manual  I/O Shield

WARNING!

Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.

2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.

3. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components.

4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system.

5. Ensure that the A TX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the A TX

power connector on the motherboard.

Installing the motherboard to the chassis…

If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and there are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don’t let the screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Summary of Features

Form Factor  19.1cm x 23.0cm Flex ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB. Motherboard  GA-6IWF Series Motherboard

GA-6IWFE and GA-6IWFL

CPU  Socket 370 processor

supports all new Pentium®III processors (FC-PGA & FC-PGA2 package) supports Celeron processors in FC-PGA & FC-PGA2 package supports 66/100/133MHz system bus frequency

 2nd cache depend on CPU

Chipset  Intel 82810E HOST/AGP/SDRAM Controller

 FW82801BA (ICH2)

Memory  2 168-pin DIMM sockets

 Supports PC-100 SDRAM  Supports only 3.3V SDRAM DIMM  Supports up to 512MB SDRAM (Max)

I/O Control  W83627HF Slots  1 CNR(Communication and Networking Riser) Slot

 3 PCI slot supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant

On-Board IDE  2 IDE bus master (DMA33/ATA66/ATA100) IDE ports for up to 4

ATAPI devices

 Supports PIO mode3,4 (UDMA 33/AT A66/AT A100) IDE & AT API

CD-ROM

On-Board Peripherals  1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M

and 2.88M bytes.

 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode  1 Serial port (COMA)  1 VGA port  4 USB ports (Rear USB x 2, Front USB x 2)  1 IrDA connector for IR

to be continued......

Hardware Monitor  CPU/Power/System Fan Revolution detect

 CPU temperature detect  System Voltage Detect

On-Board Sound  AC97 CODEC

 Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/Game Port

On-Board LAN  Build in ICH2 Chipset (KINNERETH 82562ET)* PS/2 Connector  PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace BIOS  Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M/4M* bit Flash ROM Additional Features  STR(Suspend-T o-RAM)

 Wake on LAN  USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3~S5  Supports @BIOS  Supports Easy TuneIII

 Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor’s specifications.

We don’t recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU’s specification because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards….etc.

Introduction

"*" Only for GA-6IWFL.

GA-6IWF Series Motherboard

GA-6IWF Series Motherboard Layout

KB_MS

VGA

LINE_OUTMIC_IN

USB

COMA

GAM E

LINE_IN

LPT

LAN*

CD_IN

W83627HF

F AUDIO

CPU_FAN

SOCKET 370

BATTERY

GMCH

PWR FAN

GA-6IWF (E or L)

DIMM1

PCI1

PCI2

DIMM2

ICH2

ATXPWR

IDE2

FLOPPY

IDE1

SYS FAN

KINNERETH*

AC97

CNR

"*" Only for GA-6IWFL.

PCI3

F_PANEL

BIOS

WAKE ON LAN

F_USB

Hardware Installation Process

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

T o set up your computer , you must complete the following setups:

Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Install memory modules Step 3- Install expansion cards Step 4- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 5- Setup BIOS software Step 6- Install supporting software tools

Step 5Step 2Step 1

Step 4

Step 3

Step 5

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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step1-1: CPU Installation

For example: The newest Pentium III processor (FC-PGA2 package).

CPU Top View

CPU Bottom View

Socket Actuation Lever

Pin1 indicator

1. Pull up the CPU socket level and up to 90-degree angle.

 Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.  If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause

improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket.

Step1-2:CPU Heat Sink Installation

Hardware Installation Process

1. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation.

3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the mainboard.

2. Use qualified fan approved by Intel.

4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector, than install complete.

 Please use Intel approved cooling fan.  We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat

conduction between your CPU and heatsink.

 Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector,

this completes the installation.

 Please refer to CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detail installation

procedure.

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Step 2: Install memory modules

The motherboard has 2 dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets support 4 banks. The BIOS will automatically detects memory type and size. T o 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.

SDRAM

1. The DIMM slot has two notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.

3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it down.

 When STR/DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove SDRAM from socket.  Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two

notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

Hardware Installation Process

Step 3: Install expension cards

1. Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer.

2. Remove your computer’s chassis cover, necessary screws and slot bracket from the computer.

3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.

5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.

6. Replace your computer’s chassis cover.

7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

PCI Slot

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power

supply

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction





 PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector







PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female)

This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard

and PS/2 mouse.

 Parallel Port , Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA)

Parallel Port (25 pin Female)

COMA VGA Serial Port (9 pin Male)

VGA Port (15 pin Female)

This connector supports 1 standard COM port

,1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like printercan be connected to Parallel port ; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

 Game /MIDI Ports

Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)

 Audio Connectors

Hardware Installation Process

This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard

and other relate audio devices.

 After install onboard audio driver, you may

connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM , walkman etc can be connected to Line-In jack.

Line Out

MIC In

Line In

 USB & LAN Connector

LAN*

USB 0 USB 1

"*" Only for GA-6IWFL.

Before you connect your device(s) into USB

connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip, speaker..etc. Have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your OS (Win 95 with USB supplement, Win98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Win NT with SP 6) supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

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Step4-2: Connectors Introduction

GHI

A) CPU FAN H) WAKE ON LAN B) PWR FAN I ) IR C) ATX PWR J) BATTERY D) Floppy/IDE1/IDE2 K) F AUDIO E) SYS FAN L) CD_IN F) F_PANEL G) F_USB

E F

Hardware Installation Process

A) CPU_FAN (CPU_FAN Connector)

GND

Sense

+12V/Control

 The CPU fan connector supports Max. current

up to 600 mA .

B) PWR_FAN (PWR_FAN Connector)

GND

+12V/Control

Sense

C) ATX PWR (ATX Power)

E) SYS_FAN (SYS_FAN Connector)

GND

+12V/Control

Sense

H) WAKE ON LAN

Signal

GND

+5V SB

5V SB (Stand by +5V)

 AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and

other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.

+12V

Power Good

GND VCC GND VCC GND

3.3V

3.3V 1

VCC VCC

-5V GND

GND GND

PS-ON(Soft On/Off) GND

-12V

3.3V

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D) Floppy / IDE1 / IDE2

Floppy

IDE1

K ) Front Audio Connector

Front Audio(R)

Front Audio(L)

+12V

GND

Rear Audio(L)

GND

MIC

Rear Audio(R)

GND

IDE2

Incase Speaker (R)

GND

1 2

Incase Speaker (L)

GND

I ) IR

GND

VCC

 Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector

while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device.

 If you want to use "Front Audio" connector,

you must move 11-12,13-14 Jumper . In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.

IRRX

IRTX

G) F_USB

GND

Power

USB D2-

USB D3+

USB D3-

Power

GND

USB D2+

Hardware Installation Process

 Be careful with the polarity of the front panel

USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front panel USB cable.

J ) Battery

CAUTION

 Danger of explosion if 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.

L) CD_IN

CD-R GND

CD-L

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F) F_PANEL (2x7 pins jumper)

RST

SPK

HD-

2141

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-)

RST (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

PW P+

P-

PHD+

 Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front

panel to the front panel jumper according to the pin assignment above.

BIOS Setup

Chapter 3 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> Load the Setup Defaults <F8> Reserved <F9> Reserved <F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

GA-6IWF Series Motherboard

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. T o exit the Help Window press <Esc>.

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ve r. :F2)

Once you enter AWARD BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from eight setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving

ESC:Quit :Select Itect F10:Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

Figure 1: Main Menu

 Standard CMOS Features

This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.

 Advanced BIOS Features

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

 Advanced Chipset Features

This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features.

 Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

 Power Management Setup

This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.

 PnP/PCI Configurations

This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.

 PC Health Status

This setup page is the System auto detect T emperature, voltage, fan, speed.

 Frequency/V oltage Control

This setup page is control CPU’s clock and frequency ratio.

 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration.

 Load Optimized Defaults

Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration.

 Set Supervisor password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.

 Set User password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.

 Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

 Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

BIOS Setup

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