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Manual Revision 1.0
June 21, 2000
Section 1 Introduction
Components Checklist ........................................1-1
Overview
AMD DuronTM & AthlonTM Processors ............. 1-2
Accelerated Graphics Port .................................. 1-3
Hardware Monitoring .......................................... 1-3
EP-8KTA Form-Factor........................................ 1-4
I/O Shield Connector .......................................... 1-5
Power-On/Off (Remote)..................................... 1-5
System Block Diagram........................................ 1-6
Section 2 Features
EP-8KTA Features ............................................... 2-1
Section 3 Installation
EP-8KTA Detailed Layout .................................. 3-2
Easy Installation Procedure
CPU Insertion ...................................................... 3-3
Jumper Settings ................................................... 3-5
System Memory Configuration .......................... 3-7
Device Connectors ..............................................3-9
External Modem Ring-in Power ON and
Keyboard Power ON Function (KBPO) ............. 3-12
STR (Suspend To RAM) Function .......................3-13
EP-8KTA
T able of Contents
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Section 4 Award BIOS Setup
Main Menu ........................................................... 4-1
Standard CMOS Setup ......................................... 4-2
Advanced BIOS Features ..................................... 4-3
Advanced Chipset Features ................................. 4-8
Integrated Peripherals ......................................... 4-11
Power Management Setup ...................................4-15
PNP/PCI Configuration ...................................... 4-18
PC Health Status ..................................................4-20
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................. 4-21
EP-8KTA
Appendix
Defaults Menu ..................................................... 4-22
Supervisor/User Password Setting ..................... 4-23
Exit Selecting ...................................................... 4-24
Appendix A
Memory Map ....................................................... A-1
I/O Map ................................................................ A-1
Timer & DMA Channels Map ............................. A-2
Interrupt Map ....................................................... A-2
RTC & CMOS RAM Map .................................... A-3
Appendix B
POST Codes......................................................... B-1
Appendix C
Load Setup Defaults ............................................ C-1
Appendix D
GHOST 5.1 Quick Users Guide .........................D-1
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IntroductionEP-8KTA
Section 1
INTRODUCTION
USERS
MANUAL
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Introduction EP-8KTA
Overview
AMD DuronTM & AthlonTM Processors
The AMD Athlon is a seventh-generation micro architecture with an integrated L2
cache, which is powerful enough to support the bandwidth requirements of a large
range of applications, hardware, graphics, and memory technologies. These
processors implement advanced design techniques such as:
w Socket A (PGA 462)
w 200MHz system interface based on the Alpha EV6 bus protocol.
w Three out-of-order, superscalar, pipelined Multimedia Units.
w Three out-of-order, superscaler, pipelined Integer Units.
w Fixed-sized internal instruction formats (MacroOPs).
w 72-entry Instruction Control Units.
w AMD enhanced 3DNow! technology
w L1 and L2 caches.
w Dynamic branch prediction.
Socket A is the name for AMDs new socketed interface designed to support both
AMD Duron and AMD Athlon processors. This innovation is made possible by
integrating the L2 cache memory on chip with the processor. Socket A will help
enable smaller enclosures, and ultimately result in a wider variety of solutions in
the market.
The AMD Duron & Athlon processors in the Socket A format continue to deliver
the ultimate performance for cutting-edge applications. Both bring to desktop
systems running industry-standard x86 software superscalar RISC performance.
Being provided in the Socket A format they are the worlds most powerful x86
processors. They easily deliver the highest integer, floating-point, and 3D multimedia performance for applications running on x86 platforms around.
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The AMD Duron processor is derived from the AMD Athlon processor core. It
features full-speed, on-chip cache memory, a 200MHz front side system bus, and
enhanced 3DNow! technology. Although both processors are related, there are
key differences. The AMD Athlon processor is targeted at the performance
segment, and as such will have more cache memory and higher clock speeds.
Accelerated Graphics Port
(AGP or A.G.P.)
Typically, 3D graphics rendering requires a tremendous amount of memory, and
demands ever increasing throughput speed as well. As 3D products for the
personal computer become more and more popular, these demands will only
increase. This will cause a rise in costs for both end users and manufacturers.
Lowering these costs as well as improving performance is the primary motivation
behind AGP. By providing a massive increase in the bandwidth available between
the video card and the processor, it will assist in relieving some of these pressures
for quite sometime.
Hardware Monitoring
Hardware monitoring allows you to monitor various aspects of your systems
operations and status. The features include CPU temperature, voltage and RPM of
fan.
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EP-8KT A F orm-Factor
The EP-8KTA is designed with ATX form factor - the new industry standard of
chassis. ATX form factor is essentially a Baby-AT baseboard rotated 90 degrees
within the chassis enclosure and a new mounting configuration for the power
supply. With these changes the processor is relocated away from the expansion
slots, allowing them all to hold full length add-in cards. ATX defines a double
height aperture to the rear of the chassis which can be used to host a wide range of
onboard I/O. Only the size and position of this aperture is defined, allowing PC
manufacturers to add new I/O features (e.g.; TV input, TV output, joystick, modem,
LAN, etc.) to systems. This will help systems integrators differentiate their
products in the marketplace, and better meet your needs.
Smaller size promotes a smaller system size.
I/O shield does not need to be retooled in an ATX 2.01 or later. The
mainboard should be used in an ATX 2.01 (or later) compliant case.
A smaller power supply can be used. High integration on mainboard
reduces the system costs.
Expandable I/O
Full length
slots
Floppy / IDE
connectors
close to
peripheral
bays
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AT X
Power
Supply
3 1/2"
Bay
Figure 2: Summary of ATX chassis features
5 1/4"
Bay
Single chassis
fan for system
ATX power connector
CPU located near
Power Supply
IntroductionEP-8KTA
I/O Shield Connector
The EP-8KTA is equipped with an I/O back panel. Please use the appropriate I/O
shield (figure 3).
parallel port
Joystick/Midi port
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2
KEYBOARD
USB port
COM1 COM2
Figure 3: I/O back panel layout
Speaker
Line_in
MIC
Power-On/Off (Remote)
The EP-8KTA has a single 20-pin connector for ATX power supplies. For ATX
power supplies that support the Remote On/Off feature, this should be connected
to the systems front panel for system Power On/Off button. The systems power
On/Off button should be a momentary button that is normally open.
The EP-8KTA has been designed with Soft Off" functions. You can turn Off the
system from one of two sources: The first is the front panel Power On/Off
button, and the other is the "Soft Off" function (coming from the EP-8KTAs
onboard circuit controller) that can be controlled by the operating system such
asWindows® 95/98 or Windows®2000.
ATX
POWER SUPPLY
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Case (chassis) Power
ON/OFF button (J 3)
Figure 4: Simple ATX Power ON/OFF Controller
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System Block Diagram
AMD
Socket A
Processors
133/100 MHz
4X
66MHz
PAC
PCI Bridge
and memory
controller
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133/100 MHz
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Figure 5: System Block Diagram
Section 2
FEA TURES
EP-8KT A F ea tures:
EP-8KTA is based on the AMD Socket A Processors operating at 600
~ 1GHz on Socket A.
Designed with VIA KT133 AGPset.
Supports up to 768MB of DRAM (minimum of 32 MB) on board (please
see Section 3-2).
EP-8KTA will support Error Checking and Correcting (ECC) when using
parity SDRAM memory modules. This will detect multiple bit errors and
correct 1-bit memory errors.
Supports (1) 16 bit ISA slots, (6) 32 bit PCI slots, (1) 4X AGP slot and
provides (2) independent high performance PCI IDE interfaces capable of
supporting PIO Mode 3/4 and Ultra DMA 33/66 devices.
The EP-8KTA supports (6) PCI Bus Master slots and a jumperless PCI
INT# control scheme which reduces configuration confusion when plug
ging in PCI card(s).
FeaturesEP-8KTA
Supports ATAPI (e.g. CD-ROM) devices on both Primary and Secondary
IDE interfaces.
Designed with on chip Multi I/O: (1) floppy port, (1) parallel port (EPP,
ECP), and (2) serial ports (16550 Fast UART).
Note: Japanese Floppy 3 mode is also supported
Features Award Plug & Play BIOS. With Flash Memory you can always
upgrade to the current BIOS as they are released.
EP-8KTA utilizes a Lithium battery which provides environmental
protection and longer battery life.
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4 USB ports provided, 2 ports are onboard and another 2 USB ports as optional.
Built-in ATX 20-pin power supply connector.
Software power-down when using Windows® 95/98 or Windows®2000.
Supports ring-in feature (remote power-on through external modem,
allows system to be turned on remotely).
Resume by Alarm - Allows your system to turn on at a preselected time.
Power Loss Recovery - In the event of a power outtage your system will
automatically turn itself back on without user intervention.
Supports CPU Hardware sleep and SMM (System Management Mode).
Supports Keyboard power ON function (KBPO).
Built-in WOL (Wake-up On Lan) Connector.
Built-in AC97 PCI Audio.
Supports STR (Suspend to RAM) function.
Supports CPU Front Side Bus setting via BIOS.
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InstallationEP-8KTA
Section 3
INSTALLATION
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Installation EP-8KTA
EP-8KTA Detailed Layout
Page 3-2
Figure 1
InstallationEP-8KTA
Easy Installation Procedure
The following must be completed before powering on your new system:
3-1. CPU Insertion
3-2. Jumper Settings
3-3. System memory Configuration
3-4. Device Connectors
3-5 External Modem Ring-in Power ON and Keyboard Power ON
Functions (KBPO)
3-6. STR Function
Section 3-1
CPU Insertion
CPU Insertion: (use AMD AthlonTM as reference)
Step 1
Open the socket by raising the actuation
lever.
Figure 2
Figure 3
Step 2
Insert the processor.
Ensure proper pin 1 orientation by aligning
the FC-PGA corner marking with the
socket corner closest to the actuation arm
tip. The pin field is keyed to prevent misoriented insertion.
Dont force processor into socket. If it does
not go in easily, check for mis-orientation and
debris.
Make sure the processor is fully inserted
into the socket on all sides.
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Step 3
Close the socket by lowering and
locking the actuation lever.
Figure 4
Step 4
Thermal conductive and qualified heatsink recommended by AMD are must a to
avoid CPU overheat and burned.
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Section 3-2
Jumper Settings
The EP-8KTA motherboard was designed with very few jumpers to make your
installation faster and easier.
SW1: CPU Vcore Voltage Selection
ON
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SW1 Pin6
OFF = Vcore adjustable by switch
ON = Vcore auto detected
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*Note: any Vcore setting over CPU specification
may cause CPU to be burned.
JP1 CMOS Clear
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= 2-3 Clear CMOS
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JP2 = 1-2 Disabled
= 2-3 Enabled
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JP3 Power Loss Recovery
1
JP3 = 1-2 Disabled
= 2-3 Enabled
JP13 Keyboard Power-ON Function
1
JP13= 1-2 Disabled (Default)
= 2-3 Enabled
JP14 CPU Host Clock Select
1
JP14= 1-2 100MHz
= 2-3 133MHz
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Section 3-3
System Memory Configuration
Memory Layout
The EP-8KTA supports (3) PC133 168-pin DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory
Module). The DIMMs is for SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) only.
DIMM SDRAM may be 83MHz (12ns), 100MHz (10ns) or
125MHz (8ns) bus speed.
If you use both 50ns and 60ns memory you must configure
your BIOS to read 60ns.
When using Synchronous DRAM we recommend using the
4 clock variety over the 2 clock.
Figure 2 and Table 1 show several possible memory configurations.
DIMM 1
DIMM 2
DIMM 3
Bank 0/1
Bank 2/3
Bank 4/5
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* We recommend to use PC100 Memory Module for bus speed 100MHz and
PC133 Memory for bus speed over 100MHz.
* Using non-compliant memory with higher bus speed (over clocking) may
severely compromise the integrity of the system.
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DIMM Module Installation
Figure 3 displays the notch marks and what they should look like on your DIMM
memory module.
DIMMs have 168-pins and two notches that will match with the onboard DIMM
socket. DIMM modules are installed by placing the chip firmly into the socket at a
90 degree angle and pressing straight down (figure 4) until it fits tightly into the
DIMM socket (figure 5).
LEFT KEY ZONE
(UNBUFFERED)
DIMM Module clip before installation
DIMM Module clip after installation
To remove the DIMM module simply press down both of the white clips on
either side and the module will be released from the socket.
CENTER KEY ZONE
(3.3 V DRAM)
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Section 3-4
Device Connectors
InstallationEP-8KTA
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2
KEYBOARD
J2,J3: Chassis Panel Connector
Power_LED, Speaker, Reset, Sleep, Turbo LED and HDD LED
J4: CPU Fan Power
A plug-in for the CPU Fan Power
J5: SYS Fan Power
A plug-in for the Power Supply Fan Power
J6: Chassis Fan Power
A plug-in for the chassis Fan Power
J7: WOL (Wake On Lan) Connector
USB port
COM1
Figure 7
parallel port
COM2
Joystic/Midi
Speaker
Line_in
MIC
IDE1: Primary IDE Connector (White Color)
IDE2: Secondary IDE Connector (Black Color)
FDD1: Floppy Controller Connector (Black Color)
PW1: ATX Power Connector
20-pin power connector
CD1: CD Audio_IN Connector
Pin1(CD_IN_Left), Pin2/Pin3(CD_Reference), Pin4(CD_IN_Right)
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AUX1: Auxiliary Line_IN Connector
Pin1(Left Line_IN), Pin2/Pin3(GND), Pin4(Right Line-IN)
MODEM1: Telephony Connector
Pin1(Audio_in), Pin2/Pin3(GND), Pin4(Mic-out to Modem)
USB2: USB port header pins for adding two additional USB ports.
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USB port header pin descriptions.
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