Award is a registered trademark of Award Software International,
Inc.
PS/2 is a trademark of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Intel and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
Winbond is a registered trademark of Winbond Electronics
Corporation.
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their
respective owners.
Attention:
Before installing the CPU heat sink, remove the two protective
sheaths as shown in the figure below.
The ET900 board incorporates the Mobile Intel
Chipset for Embedded Computing, consisting of the Intel
Graphic Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) and Intel
Hub 7-M (ICH7-M), an optimized integrated graphics solution with a
533MHz and 667MHz front-side bus. Dimensions of the board are
95mm x 125mm.
The integrated powerful 3D graphics engine, based on Intel® Graphics
Media Accelerator 950 (Intel
®
GMA 950) architecture, operates at core
speeds of up to 400 MHz. It features a low-power design and is validated
with the Intel® Core Duo/Solo on 65nm process. With DDR2 667MHz
SO-DIMM socket on board, the board supports up to 2GB of DDR2
system memory.
®
Graphics Media Accelerator 950 supports a unique intelligent
Intel
memory management scheme called Dynamic Video Memory
Technology (DVMT). DVMT handles diverse applications by providing
the maximum (224MB) availability of system memory for general
computer usage, while supplying additional graphics memory when a
3D-intensive application requests it. The Intel GMA 950 graphics
architecture also takes advantage of the high-performance Intel
processor. Intel GMA 950 graphics supports Dual Independent Display
technology.
The main features of the board are:
Supports COM ETX Type II Module pin-out definitions
Supports Intel
®
CoreTM Duo/Solo processors
Supports up to 533/667MHz FSB
One DDR2 SDRAM SO-DIMM, Max. 2GB
Intel
Intel
®
945GM Express VGA for CRT / LVDS
®
945GM Integrated VGA; Supports CRT / LVDS
Supports up to six x1 PCI-E, one x16 PCI-E, four PCI
®
945GM Express
®
®
945GM
I/O Controller
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Checklist
Your ET900 package should include the items listed below.
• The ET900 CPU Module
• This User’s Manual
• 1 CD containing the following:
• Chipset Drivers
• Flash Memory Utility
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ET900 Specifications
Form Factor
CPU Type
CPU Voltage
System Speed
CPU Operate
Frequency
Cache
Green /APM
CPU Socket
Chipset
BIOS
Memory
VGA
LVDS
TV-Out
LAN
USB 2.0
Serial ATA Ports
Parallel IDE
Audio
Connector to
Carrier Board
Watchdog Timer
System Voltage
Other
Board Size
COM-ETX w/ Pin-Out Type 2
Intel Core Duo/Solo Mobile Processors
0.700V ~ 1.5V
Up to 1.66GHz or above
533MHz/667MHz FSB
2MB
APM1.2
BGA CPU on board / mPGA 478MT Socket
Intel 945GM Chipset
GMCH: 82945GM 1466-pin FCBGA
ICH7M: 82801GBM 652-pin mBGA FWH
Award BIOS, support ACPI Function
DDR2 667/533 SO-DIMM x1 (w/o ECC
function), Max. 2GB
945GM built-in, supports CRT/S-VIDEO
945GM built-in, supports 18+18 bits, single or
dual channel LVDS
Support TV-Out (Composite) and S-Video
ICH7M built-in 10/100BT MAC + Intel
EP82562ETPHY
ICH7M built-in USB 2.0 host controller, support
8 ports
ICH7M built-in SATA controller, supports 2
ports
ICH7M built-in one channel Ultra DMA
33/66/100
ICH7M Built-in Audio controller (AC97 Codec
at carrier board)
Two 220-pin connectors (A-B & C-D)
Yes (256 segments, 0, 1, 2…255 sec/min)
+5V, +3.3V, +12V, 5VSB
Modem Wakeup, LAN Wakeup
95mm x 125mm
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Dimensions
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Installing the Processor
The ET900 is available with a processor socket on board or with an
Intel® processor on board. In the case that your ET900 comes a Socket
479 processor socket for Intel
follow the instructions below regarding the processor installation.
The processor socket comes with a screw to secure the processor. As
shown in the left picture below, loosen the screw first before inserting
the processor. Place the processor into the socket by making sure the
notch on the corner of the processor corresponds with the notch on the
inside of the socket. Once the processor has slide into the socket, fasten
the screw. Refer to the figures below.
®
Pentium® M or Celeron® M processors,
NOTE:
Ensure that the CPU heat sink and the CPU top surface are in
total contact to avoid CPU overheating problem that would
cause your system to hang or be unstable.
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Installing the Memory
The ET900 COM Express CPU module accommodates 200-pin
DDR2-533 and DDR2-667 SODIMM memory modules with capacities
up to 2GB. Non-ECC is supported.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
To install the DDR2 modules, locate the memory slot on the board and
perform the following steps:
1. Hold the DDR2 module so that the key of the DDR2 module align
with those on the memory slot. Insert the module into the socket at a
slight angle (approximately 30 degrees). Note that the socket and
module are both keyed, which means that the m odule can be i nst al l ed
only in one direction.
2. To seat the memory module into the socket, apply firm and even
pressure to each end of the module until you feel it slip down into the
socket.
3. With the module properly seated in the socket, rotate the module
downward. Continue pressing downward until the clips at each end
lock into position.
4. To remove the DDR2 module, press the clips with both hands.
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Connectors on ET900
J2, J3: COM Express Type 2 Connectors
The Type 2 connectors come in two 220-pin 0.5mm pitch receptacles.
They include PCI, IDE, GBE and up to 22 general-purpose PCIE lanes
(PCIE 0-5 and PCIE 16-31). For most Type 2 implementations, it is
expected that PCIE lanes 16-31 are used for graphics. Hence they are
designated PEG lanes 0-15 in the following table. Modules
implementing Pin out Type 2, such as the ET900, uses the pin-out
shown.
This chapter describes the different settings available in the Award
BIOS that comes with the board. The topics covered in this chapter are
as follows:
Set Supervisor/User Password ...................................................... 33
Save & Exit Setup ........................................................................ 33
Exit Without Saving ..................................................................... 33
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BIOS Introduction
The Award BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) installed in your
computer system’s ROM supports Intel processors. The BIOS provides
critical low-level support for a standard device such as disk drives, serial
ports and parallel ports. It also adds virus and password protection as
well as special support for detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling
the entire system.
BIOS Setup
The Award BIOS provides a Setup utility program for specifying the
system configurations and settings. The BIOS ROM of the system stores
the Setup utility. When you turn on the computer, the Award BIOS is
immediately activated. Pressing the <Del> key immediately allows you
to enter the Setup utility. If you are a little bit late pressing the <Del>
key, POST (Power On Self Test) will continue with its test routines, thus
preventing you from invoking the Setup. If you still wish to enter Setup,
restart the system by pressing the ”Reset” button or simultaneously
pressing the <Ctrl>, <Alt> and <Delete> keys. You can also restart by
turning the system Off and back On again. The following message will
appear on the screen:
Press <DEL> to Enter Setup
In general, you press the arrow keys to highlight items, <Enter> to
select, the <PgUp> and <PgDn> keys to change entries, <F1> for help
and <Esc> to quit.
When you enter the Setup utility, the Main Menu screen will appear on
the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from various setup
functions and exit choices.
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s
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 Ç È Æ Å : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type…
The section below the setup items of the Main Menu displays the control
keys for this menu. At the bottom of the Main Menu just below the
control keys section, there is another section, which displays information
on the currently highlighted item in the list.
Note:
If the system cannot boot after making and saving system
changes with Setup, the Award BIOS supports an override to
the CMOS settings that resets your system to its default.
Warning:
It is strongly recommended that you avoid making any
changes to the chipset defaults. These defaults have been
carefully chosen by both Award and your system
manufacturer to provide the ab
olute maximum performance
and reliability. Changing the defaults could cause the system
to become unstable and crash in some cases.
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Standard CMOS Setup
“Standard CMOS Setup” choice allows you to record some basic
hardware configurations in your computer system and set the system
clock and error handling. If the board is already installed in a working
system, you will not need to select this option. You will need to run the
Standard CMOS option, however, if you change your system hardware
configurations, the onboard battery fails, or the configuration stored in
the CMOS memory was lost or damaged.
Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Apr 28, 2004 Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss) 00 : 00 : 00 Menu Level >
IDE Channel 0 Master None Change the day, month,
IDE Channel 1 Master None
IDE Channel 1 Slave None
Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B None
Video EGA/VGA
Halt On All Errors
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 129024K
Total Memory 130048K
At the bottom of the menu are the control keys for use on this menu. If
you need any help in each item field, you can press the <F1> key. It will
display the relevant information to help you. The memory display at the
lower right-hand side of the menu is read-only. It will adjust
automatically according to the memory changed. The following
describes each item of this menu.
Date
The date format is:
Day : Sun to Sat
Month : 1 to 12
Date : 1 to 31
Year : 1999 to 2099
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Standard CMOS Features
Year and century IDE Channel 0 Slave None
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To set the date, highlight the “Date” field and use the PageUp/
PageDown or +/- keys to set the current time.
Time
The time format is:
Minute : 00 to 59
Second : 00 to 59
Hour : 00 to 23
To set the time, highlight the “Time” field and use the <PgUp>/ <PgDn>
or +/- keys to set the current time.
IDE Channel Master/Slave
The onboard PCI IDE connector provides Primary and Secondary
channels for connecting up to two IDE hard disks or other IDE devices.
Press <Enter> to configure the hard disk. The selections include Auto,
Manual, and None. Select ‘Manual’ to define the drive information
manually. You will be asked to enter the following items.
CYLS : Number of cylinders
HEAD : Number of read/write heads
PRECOMP : Write precompensation
LANDING ZONE : Landing zone
SECTOR : Number of sectors
The Access Mode selections are as follows:
CHS (HD < 528MB)
LBA (HD > 528MB and supports
Logical Block Addressing)
Large (for MS-DOS only)
Auto
Remarks: The main board supports two serial ATA ports and are
represented in this setting as IDE Channel 0.
Drive A / Drive B
These fields identify the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has
been installed in the computer. The available specifications are:
360KB
5.25 in.
1.2MB
5.25 in.
720KB
3.5 in.
1.44MB
3.5 in.
2.88MB
3.5 in.
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Video
This field selects the type of video di splay card instal led i n your syst em .
You can choose the following video display cards:
EGA/VGA For EGA, VGA, SEGA, SVGA
or PGA monitor adapters. (default)
CGA 40 Power up in 40 column mode.
CGA 80 Power up in 80 column mode.
MONO For Hercules or MDA adapters.
Halt On
This field determines whether or not the system will halt if an error is
detected during power up.
No errors The system boot will not be halted for any error
that may be detected.
All errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error,
the system will stop and you will be prompted.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not be halted for a
keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors
All, But Diskette The system boot will not be halted for a disk
error; it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not be halted for a key-
board or disk error; it will stop for all others.
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Advanced BIOS Features
This section allows you to configure and improve your system and
allows you to set up some system features according to your preference.
CPU Feature Press Enter ITEM HELP
Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter
Virus Warning Disabled Menu Level >
CPU L1 and L2 Cache Enabled
Quick Power On Self Test Enabled
First Boot Device Floppy
Second Boot Device Hard Disk
Third Boot Device CDROM
Boot Other Device Enabled
Swap Floppy Drive Disabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled
Boot Up NumLock Status On
Gate A20 Option Fast
Typematic Rate Setting Disabled
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
Security Option Setup
APIC Mode Enabled
MPS Version Control for OS 1.4
OS Select For DRAM>64MB Non-OS2
Report No FDD For WIN 95 Yes
Small Logo (EPA) Show Enabled
CPU Feature
Press Enter to configure the settings relevant to CPU Feature.
Hard Disk Boot Priority
With the field, there is the option to choose, aside from the hard disks connected,
“Bootable add-in Cards” which refers to other external devices.
Virus Warning
If this option is enabled, an alarm message will be displayed when trying to write
on the boot sector or on the partition table on the disk, which is typical of the
virus.
CPU L1 and L2 Cache
Cache memory is additional memory that is faster than conventional DRAM
(system memory). CPUs from 486-type on up contain internal cache memory,
and most, but not all, modern PCs have additional (external) cache memory.
When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from the
main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster access by the CPU. These allow
you to enable (speed up memory access) or disable the cache function.
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Quick Power On Self Test
When enabled, this field speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) after
the system is turned on. If it is set to Enabled, BIOS will skip some
items.
First/Second/Third Boot Device
These fields determine the drive that the system searches first for an
operating system. The options available include Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CDROM,ZIP100, USB-Floppy, USB-ZIP, USB-CDROM, LAN
and Disable.
Boot Other Device
These fields allow the system to search for an OS from other devices
other than the ones selected in the First/Second/Third Boot Device.
Swap Floppy Drive
This item allows you to determi ne whether or not to enable Swap Floppy
Drive. When enabled, the BIOS swaps floppy drive assignments so that
Drive A becomes Drive B, and Drive B becomes Drive A. By default,
this field is set to Disabled.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
This feature controls whether the BIOS checks for a floppy drive while
booting up. If it cannot detect one (either due to improper configuration
or its absence), it will flash an error message.
Boot Up NumLock Status
This allows you to activate the NumLock function after you power up
the system.
Gate A20 Option
This field allows you to select how Gate A20 is worked. Gate A20 is a
device used to address memory above 1 MB.
Typematic Rate Setting
When disabled, continually holding dow n a key on your keyboard will
generate only one instance. When enabled, you can set the two typematic
controls listed next. By default, this field is set to Disabled.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
When the typematic rate is enabled, the system registers repeated
keystrokes speeds. Settings are from 6 to 30 characters per second.
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Typematic Delay (Msec)
When the typematic rate is enabled, this item allows you to set the time
interval for displaying the first and second characters. By default, this
item is set to 250msec.
Security Option
This field allows you to limit access to the System and Setup. The default
value is Setup. When you select System, the system prompts for the User
Password every time you boot up. When you select Setup, the system
always boots up and prompts for the Supervisor Password only when the
Setup utility is called up.
APIC Mode
APIC stands for Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller. The
default setting is Enabled.
MPS Version Control for OS
This option is specifies the MPS (Multiprocessor Specification) version
for your operating system. MPS version 1.4 added extended
configuration tables to improve support for multiple PCI bus
configurations and improve future expand ability. The default setting is
1.4.
OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
This option allows the system to access greater than 64MB of DRAM
memory when used with OS/2 that depends on certain BIOS calls to
access memory. The default setting is Non-OS/2.
Report No FDD For WIN 95
If you are using Windows 95/98 without a floppy disk drive, select
Enabled to release IRQ6. This is required to pass Windows 95/98' s SCT
test. You should also disable the Onboard FDC Controller in the
Integrated Peripherals screen when there's no floppy drive i n the system.
If you set this feature to Disabled, the BIOS will not report the missing
floppy drive to Win95/98.
Small Logo (EPA) Show
The EPA logo appears at the right side of the monitor screen when the
system is boot up. The default setting is Enabled.
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Advanced Chipset Features
This Setup menu controls the configuration of the chipset.
DRAM Timing Selectable By SPD ITEM HELP
CAS Latency Time 4 Menu Level >
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay 4
DRAM RAS# Precharge 4
Precharge delay (tRAS) 12
System Memory Frequency 533MHZ
SLP_S4# Assertion Width 1 to 2 Sec
System BIOS Cacheable Enabled
Video BIOS Cacheable Disabled
Memory Hole at 15M-16M Disabled
PCI Express Root Port Func Press Enter
** On-Chip VGA Setting **
PEG/On Chip VGA Control Auto
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size 8MB
DVMT Mode DVMT
DVMT/FIXED memory Size 128MB
Boot Display Auto
Panel Scaling Auto
Panel Number 1024x768 18 bit SC
TV Standard Off
Video Connector Automatic
TV Format Auto
DRAM Timing Selectable
This option refers to the method by which the DRAM timi ng is selected.
The default is By SPD.
CAS Latency Time
You can configure CAS latency time in HCLKs as 2 or 2.5 or 3. The
system board designer should set the values in this field, depending on
the DRAM installed. Do not change the values in this field unless you
change specifications of the installed DRAM or the installed CPU.
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay
This option allows you to insert a delay between the RAS (Row Address
Strobe) and CAS (Column Address Strobe) signals. This delay occurs
when the SDRAM is written to, read from or refreshed. Reducing the
delay improves the performance of the SDRAM.
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
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DRAM RAS# Precharge
This option sets the number of cycles required for the RAS to
accumulate its charge before the SDRAM refreshes. The default setting
for the Active to Precharge Delay is 4.
Precharge Delay (tRAS)
The default setting for the Precharge Delay is 12.
System Memory Frequency
The default setting is 533MHz.
SLP_S4# Assertion Width
The default setting is 1 to 2 Sec.
System BIOS Cacheable
The setting of Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at
F000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if
any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
Video BIOS Cacheable
The Setting Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS ROM at
C0000h-F7FFFh, resulting in better video performance. However, if
any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
Memory Hole At 15M-16M
In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be
reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memory
space below 16 MB. The choices are Enabled and Disabled.
On-Chip VGA Setting
The fields under the On-Chip VGA Setting and their default settings are:
PEG/On Chip VGA Control: Auto
On-Chip Frame Buffer Size: 8MB
DVMT Mode: DVTM
DVMT/Fixed Memory Size: 128MB
Boot Display: Auto
Panel Scaling: Auto
Panel Number: 1024x768 18 bit SC
TV Standard: Off
Video Connector: Automatic
TV Format: Auto
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Panel Scaling
The default setting is Auto. The options available include On and Off.
Panel Number
These fields allow you to select the LCD Panel type. The default values
for these ports are:
640x480 18bit SC
800x480 18bit SC
800x600 18bit SC
1024x768 18bit SC
1280x1024 18bit DC
1280x768 18bit SC
1400x1050 18bit DC
1600x1200 18bit DC
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Integrated Peripherals
This section sets configurations for your hard disk and other integrated
peripherals. The first screen shows three main items for user to select.
Once an item selected, a submenu appears. Details follow.
OnChip IDE Device
Onboard Device
SuperIO Device
IDE HDD Block Mode
On-chip Primary PCI IDE
IDE Primary Master PIO
IDE Primary Slave PIO
IDE Primary Master UDMA
IDE Primary Slave UDMA
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE
IDE Secondary Master PIO
IDE Secondary Slave PIO
IDE Secondary Master UDMA
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA
*** On-Chip Serial ATA Setting ***
On-Chip Serial ATA Auto
PATA IDE Mode Secondary
SATA port P0, P2 is Primary
USB Controller
USB 2.0 Controller
USB Keyboard Support
AC97 Audio Select Auto
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Integrated Peripherals
Press Enter ITEM HELP
Press Enter Menu Level >
Press Enter
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
OnChip IDE Device
Enabled ITEM HELP
Enabled
Auto Menu Level >
Auto
Auto
Auto
Enabled
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
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Onboard Device
Enabled ITEM HELP
Enabled Menu Level >
Disabled
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POWER ON Function BUT TON ONLY
KB Power ON Password Enter
Hot Key power ON Ctrl-F1
Onboard FDC Controller Enabled
Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4
Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3
UART Mode Select Normal
RxD , TxD Active Hi, Lo
IR Transmission Delay Disabled
UR2 Duplex Mode Half
Use IR Pins IR-Rx2Tx2
PWRON After PWR-Fail Off
SuperIO Device
ITEM HELP
Menu Level >
IDE HDD Block Mode
This field allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to
transfer data to and from your hard disk drive.
On-chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled
This field, by default, is enabled
OnChip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with
support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled to activate each channel
separately.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
These fields allow your system hard disk controller to work faster.
Rather than have the BIOS issue a series of commands that transfer to or
from the disk drive, PIO (Programmed Input /Output) allows the BIOS to
communicate with the controller and CPU directly.
The system supports five modes, numbered from 0 (default) to 4, which
primarily differ in timing. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select
the best available mode.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
These fields allow your system to improve disk I/O throughput to
33Mb/sec with the Ultra DMA/33 feature. The options are Auto and
Disabled.
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On-Chip Serial ATA Setting
The fields under the SATA setting includes On-Chip Serial ATA (Auto),
PATA IDE Mode (Secondary) and SATA Port (PO, P2 is Primary).
USB Controller
The options for this field are Enabled and Disabled. By default, this field
is set to Enabled.
USB 2.0 Controller
The options for this field are Enabled and Disabled. By default, this field
is set to Enabled. In order to use USB 2.0, necessary OS drivers must be
installed first. Please update your system to Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP SP2.
USB Keyboard Support
The options for this field are Enabled and Disabled. By default, this field
is set to Disabled.
AC97 Audio Select
This field, by default, is set to Auto.
Power ON Function
This field is related to how the system is powered on – such as with th e
use of conventional power button, keyboard or hot keys. The default is
BUTTON ONLY.
KB Power ON Password
This field allows users to set the password when keyboard power on is
the mode of the Power ON function.
Hot Key Power ON
This field sets certain keys, also known as hot keys, on the keyboard that
can be used as a ‘switch’ to power on the system.
Onboard FDC Controller
Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC)
installed on the main board and you wish to use it. If you i nstall an add-in
FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in thi s field. This
option allows you to select the onboard FDD port.
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Onboard Serial Port
These fields allow you to select the onboard serial ports and their
addresses. The default values for these ports are:
Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4
Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3
UART Mode Select
This field determines the UART 2 mode in your computer. The default
value is Normal. Other options include IrDA and ASKIR.
PWRON After PWR-Fail
This field sets the system power status whether on or off when power
returns to the system from a power failure situation.
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Function
ACPI Suspend
RUN VGABIOS if S3 Resume
Power Management
Video Off Method
Video Off In Suspend
Suspend Type
Modem Use IRQ
Suspend Mode
HDD Power Down
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Wake-Up by PCI Card
Power On by Ring
Resume by Alarm
Date (of Month) Alarm 0
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0
** Reload Global Timer Events **
Primary IDE 0
Primary IDE 1
Secondary IDE 0
Secondary IDE 1
FDD, COM, LPT Port
PCI PIRQ[A-D] #
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Power Management Setup
Enabled ITEM HELP
S1(POS)
Auto Menu Level >
User Define
DPMS
Yes
Stop Grant
3
Disabled
Disabled
Enable this function to support ACPI (Advance Configuration and
Power Interface).
ACPI Suspend
The default setting of the ACPI Suspend mode is S1(POS).
RUN VGABIOS if S3 Resume
The default setting of this field is Auto.
Power Management
This field allows you to select the type of power saving management
modes. There are four selections for Power Management.
Min. Power Saving Minimum power management
Max. Power Saving Maximum power management.
User Define Each of the ranges is from 1 min. to
1hr. Except for HDD Power Down
which ranges from 1 min. to 15 min.
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Video Off Method
This field defines the Video Off features. There are three options.
V/H SYNC + Blank Default setting, blank the screen and turn
off vertical and horizontal scanning.
DPMS Allows BIOS to control the video display.
Blank Screen Writes blanks to the video buffer.
Video Off In Suspend
When enabled, the video is off in suspend mode. The default setting is
Yes.
Suspend Type
The default setting for the Suspend Type field is Stop Grant.
Modem Use IRQ
This field sets the IRQ used by the Modem. By default, the setting is 3.
Suspend Mode
When enabled, and after the set time of system inactivity, all devices
except the CPU will be shut off.
HDD Power Down
When enabled, and after the set time of system inactivity, the hard disk
drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.
Soft-Off by PWRBTN
This field defines the power-off mode when using an ATX power
supply. The Instant Off mode allows powering off immediately upon
pressing the power button. In the Delay 4 Sec mode, the system powers
off when the power button is pressed for more than four seconds or
enters the suspend mode when pressed for less than 4 seconds.
Wake up by PCI Card
By default, this field is disabled.
Power On by Ring
This field enables or disables the power on of the system through the
modem connected to the serial port or LAN.
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Resume by Alarm
This field enables or disables the resumption of the system operation.
When enabled, the user is allowed to set the Date and Time.
Reload Global Timer Events
The HDD, FDD, COM, LPT Ports, and PCI PIRQ are I/O events that can
prevent the system from entering a power saving mode or can awaken
the system from such a mode. When an I/O device wants to gain the
attention of the operating system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to
occur. When the operating system is ready to respond to the request, it
interrupts itself and performs the service.
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PNP/PCI Configurations
This option configures the PCI bus system. All PCI bus systems on the
system use INT#, thus all installed PCI cards must be set to this value.
Init Display First
Reset Configuration Data
Resources Controlled By
IRQ Resources
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
INT Pin 1 Assignment
INT Pin 2 Assignment
INT Pin 3 Assignment
INT Pin 4 Assignment
INT Pin 5 Assignment
INT Pin 6 Assignment
INT Pin 7 Assignment
INT Pin 8 Assignment
**PCI Express relative items**
Maximum Payload Size
Init Display First
The default setting is PCI Card.
Reset Configuration Data
This field allows you to determine whether to reset the con figuration
data or not. The default value is Disabled.
Resources Controlled by
This PnP BIOS can configure all of the boot and compatible devices
with the use of a PnP operating system such as Windows 95.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Some non-standard VGA display cards may not show colors properly.
This field allows you to set whether or not MPEG ISA/VESA VGA
cards can work with PCI/VGA. When this field is enabled, a PCI/VGA
can work with an MPEG ISA/VESA VGA card. When this field is
disabled, a PCI/VGA cannot work with an MPEG ISA/VESA card.
Maximum Payload Size
The default setting of the PCI Express Maximum Payload Size is 4096.
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI Slot ITEM HELP
Disabled
Menu Level
Auto (ESCD)
Press Enter
Disabled
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
4096
Select Yes if you are
using a Plug and Play
capable operating
system Select No if
you need the BIOS to
configure non-boot
devices
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PC Health Status
This section shows the parameters in determining the PC Health Status.
These parameters include temperatures, fan speeds and voltages.
CPU Warning Temperature Disabled
Current System Temp 45°C/113°F
Current CPU Temp 45°C/113°F
Vcore(V) 1.02 V
Vcc3 3.3V
Shutdown Temperature Disabled
System FAN Speed 5400 RPM
CPU FAN Speed 5400 RPM
CPU Warning Temperature
This field allows the user to set the temperature so that when the
temperature is reached, the system sounds a warning. This function can
help prevent damage to the system that is caused by overheating.
Temperatures/Voltages
These fields are the parameters of the hardware monitoring function
feature of the main board. The values are read-only values as monitored
by the system and show the PC health status.
Shutdown Temperature
This field allows the user to set the temperature by which the system
automatically shuts down once the threshold temperature is reached.
This function can help prevent damage to the system that is caused by
overheating.
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
PC Health Status
Menu Level >
ITEM HELP
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Frequency/Voltage Control
This section shows the user how to configure the processor frequency.
Auto Detect PCI Clk
Spread Spectrum Modulated
Auto Detect PCI Clk
This field enables or disables the auto detection of the PCI clock.
Spread Spectrum Modulated
This field sets the value of the spread spectrum. The default setting is
Disabled. This field is for CE testing use only
Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Frequency/Voltage Control
Disabled ITEM HELP
Disabled Menu Level >
.
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults
This option allows you to load the troubleshooting default values
permanently stored in the BIOS ROM. These default settings are
non-optimal and disable all high-performance features.
Load Optimized Defaults
This option allows you to load the default values to your system
configuration. These default settings are optimal and enable all high
performance features.
Set Supervisor Password
These two options set the system password. Supervisor Password sets a
password that will be used to protect the system and Setup utility. User
Password sets a password that will be used exclusively on the system. To
specify a password, highlight the type you want and press <Enter>. The
Enter Password: message prompts on the screen. Type the password, up
to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The system confirms
your password by asking you to type it again. After setting a password,
the screen automatically returns to the main screen.
To disable a password, just press the <Enter> key when you are
prompted to enter the password. A message will confirm the password to
be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you
can enter Setup freely.
Save & Exit Setup
This option allows you to determine whether or not to accept the
modifications. If you type “Y”, you will quit the setup utility and save all
changes into the CMOS memory. If you type “N”, you will return to
Setup utility.
Exit Without Saving
Select this option to exit the Setup utility without saving the changes you
have made in this session. Typing “Y” will quit the Setup utility without
saving the modifications. Typing “N” will return you to Setup utility.
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Drivers Installation
This section describes the installation procedures for software and
drivers under the Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and
Windows XP. The software and drivers are included with the main board
If you find the items missing, please cont act the vendor where you m ade
the purchase. The contents of this section include the following:
After installing your Windows operating system (Windows
98SE/ME/2000/XP), you must install first the Intel Chipset Software
Installation Utility before proceeding with the drivers installation.
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Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
The Intel Chipset Drivers should be installed first before the software
drivers to enable Plug & Play INF support for Intel chipset component s.
Follow the instructions below to complete the installation under
Windows 2000/XP.
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel Chipsets and then
Intel(R) I945GM Chipset Drivers.
3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.
4. Click Yes to accept the software license agreement and proceed with
the installation process.
5. On Readme Information screen, click Next to continue the
installation.
6. The Setup process is now complete. Click Finish to restart the
computer and for changes to take effect. When the computer has
restarted, the system will be able to find some devices. Restart your
computer when prompted.
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VGA Drivers Installation
To install the VGA drivers, follow the steps below to proceed with the
installation.
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel Chipsets and then
Intel(R) I945GM Chipset Drivers.
2. Click Intel(R) I945GM Chipset Family Graphics Driver.
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3. When the Welcome screen appears, click Next to continue.
4. When the setup is complete, restart the computer as prompted and for
changes to take effect.
Follow the steps below to install the Realtek AC97 Codec Audio
Drivers.
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel Chipsets and then
Intel(R) I945GM Chipset Drivers.
2. Click Realtek Codec Audio Audio Driver.
3. When the screen below appears, click Yes to continue with the
installation.
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4. Click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. .
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Intel PRO LAN Drivers Installation
Follow the steps below to complete the installation of the Intel PRO
LAN drivers.
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click Intel Chipsets and then
Intel(R) I945GM Chipset Drivers. Then, click Intel(R) PRO LAN
Network Drivers.
2. Click Install Base Software to continue.
3. When prompted, please to restart the computer for new settings to take
effect.
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Marvell LAN Drivers Installation (IP400 carrier
board only)
Follow the steps below to complete the installation of the Intel PRO
LAN drivers.
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click LAN Card and then
Marvell LAN Controller Driver.
2. When the Welcome screeen appears, click Next to continue.
3. Click Next to agree with the license agreement.
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4. When the Readme Information appears, click Next to continue
5. When the Ready to Install the Program appears, click Install to
continue.
6. After the installation is complete, click Finish.
7. To use the wake up function with PCIe LAN, go to the Device Manager under Windows and select LAN controller. The window for
Generic Marvell Yukon Chipset based Ethernet Controller Properties
will appear. Click Advanced and select Wake From Shutdown. In the
Value field on the right, select On.
8. Then, also in the Advanced section, click on Wake Up Capabilities. In
the Value field on the right, select Magic Packet, then click OK.
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