User’s Manual
ECB-870
Intel Pentium 4 Full-size CPU Card
with Dual 10/100 Base-Tx Ethernet
1st Ed. – 20 May 2002
Part No.2047870000
ECB-870
FCC STATEMENT
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO
THE FOLLOWING TW O CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CA USE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE
RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED
OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE LIMITS
FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION
AGAINTST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A
COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN
RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTATLLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, MAY CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE TO RADIO COMMUNICATIONS .
OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA IS LIKELY TO CAUSE
HARMFUL INTERFERENCE IN WHICH CASE THE USER WILL BE REQUIRED TO
CORRECT THE INTERFERENCE AT HIS OWN EXPENSE.
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A Message to the Customer
Evalue Customer Services
Each and every Evalue’s product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure
reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial
environments. Whether your new Evalue device is destined for the laboratory or the
factory floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of
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Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
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can easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a lot
more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the user’s
manual first.
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and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your Evalue’s products.
In fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved over the phone.
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Product Warranty
Evalue warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Evalue, or which have been subject to
misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Evalue assumes no liability under the
terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events. Because of Evalue’s high qualitycontrol standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use our
repair service. If any of Evalue’s products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced at no
charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed according
to the cost of replacement materials, service time, and freight. Please consult your dealer
for more details. If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU type
and speed, Evalue’s products model name, hardware & BIOS revision number, other
hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any on-screen
messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and any
helpful information available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return material authorization)
number from your dealer. This allows us to process your good return more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a complete Repair and Replacement Order Card
and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a shippable
container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible for
warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to your
dealer.
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Packing List
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the following
materials have been shipped:
1 ECB-870 Pentium 4 Full-size single board
1 Quick Installation Guide
1 CD-ROM contains the followings:
— User’s Manual (this manual in PDF file)
— Ethernet driver and utilities
— VGA drivers and utilities
— Latest BIOS (as of the CD-ROM was made)
Cable set includes the followings:
— 1 ATA-33 IDE cable (40-pin, pitch 2.54mm)
— 1 ATA-100 IDE cable (40-pin, pitch 2.54mm)
— 1 FDD cable (34-pin, pitch 2.54mm)
— 1 bracket with one Printer port cable (26-pin, pitch 2.54mm)
— 1 bracket with two Serial port cable (10-pin, pitch 2.54mm)
— 1 bracket with two USB port cable (10-pin, pitch 2.54mm)
— 1 PS/2 keyboard and mouse Y cable (6-pin, Mini-DIN)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your distributor or sales
representative immediately.
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1. MANUAL OBJECTIVES.............................................................................................1
2. INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................2
2.1 System Overview ...................................................................................................2
2.2 System Specifications...........................................................................................3
2.3 Architecture Overview...........................................................................................5
2.3.1 82845 MCH and 82801BA...........................................................................................6
2.3.2 System Memory Interface............................................................................................7
2.3.3 AGP Interface..............................................................................................................8
2.3.4 SiS 315 4X AGP VGA controller..................................................................................8
2.3.5 PCI Interface................................................................................................................8
2.3.6 IDE Interface (Bus Master Capability and Synchronous DMA Mode)...........................9
2.3.7 USB.............................................................................................................................9
2.3.8 Ethernet.......................................................................................................................9
2.3.9 M-Systems DiskOnChip.............................................................................................10
3. HARDWARE CONFIGURATION..............................................................................11
3.1 Installation Procedure .........................................................................................11
3.2 Safety Precautions...............................................................................................11
3.2.1 Warning!....................................................................................................................11
3.2.2 Caution!.....................................................................................................................11
3.3 Socket 478 Processor..........................................................................................12
3.3.1 Installing Pentium 4 CPU...........................................................................................12
3.3.2 Removing CPU..........................................................................................................12
3.4 Main Memory........................................................................................................12
3.5 M-Systems’ DiskOnChip Flash Disk...................................................................13
3.5.1 Installing DOC............................................................................................................13
3.6 Installing the Single Board Computer................................................................13
3.6.1 SiS 315 4X AGP VGA Controller ...............................................................................14
3.6.2 Promise FastTrak100 Ultr a ATA/100 IDE RAID Interface ( ECB-870R Only)...............15
3.6.3 Intel 82559(or 82559ER) & 82801BA(ICH2) + 82562ET (PHY) Network Controller. ..16
3.6.4 Drivers Support..........................................................................................................16
3.7 Watchdog Timer Programming...........................................................................17
3.8 Jumper & Connector............................................................................................18
3.8.1 Jumper & Connector Layout......................................................................................18
3.8.2 Jumper & Connector List ...........................................................................................19
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3.9 Setting Jumpers...................................................................................................21
3.9.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Select (J1, J2, JCSEL).........................................................22
3.9.2 LAN2 Enable / Disable Select (J82559).....................................................................23
3.9.3 M-Systems DiskOnChip Memory Address Select (JDOC) .........................................23
3.9.4 DiskOnModule Power Select (JDOM)........................................................................23
3.9.5 RAID Enable / Disable Select (JRAID, ECB-870R On ly)............................................24
3.9.6 Clear CMOS (JRTC)..................................................................................................24
3.9.7 Watchdog Timer Select (JWDT)................................................................................24
3.10 Connector Definitions..........................................................................................25
3.10.1 ATX Power Connector (ATX).....................................................................................25
3.10.2 Pentium IV +12V Connector (JATXR1)......................................................................25
3.10.3 CPU Fan and System Fan Connector (CPUFAN, CHASFAN)...................................25
3.10.4 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY).....................................................................................26
3.10.5 Signal Description – Floppy Connector (FLOPPY).....................................................27
3.10.6 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1)...................................................................................28
3.10.7 Secondary IDE Connector and RAID IDE Connector (IDE 2, & IDE 3, 4) ..................29
3.10.8 Signal Description – Primary & Secondary and RAID IDE Connector ( IDE 1, 2, 3, 4) 30
3.10.9 Internal Keyboard Connector (JATKB).......................................................................34
3.10.10 Signal Description – Internal Keyboard Connector (JATKB) ......................................34
3.10.11 Front Panel Connector (JFRNT)................................................................................34
3.10.12 Fast & Standard IrDA Connector (JIR).......................................................................35
3.10.13 Signal Configuration – Fast & Standard IrDA Connector (JIR)...................................35
3.10.14 Serial Port 1 / 2 Connector in RS-232 (JCOM1, JCOM2)...........................................35
3.10.15 Signal Description – Serial Port 1 / 2 in RS-232 Mode (JCOM1, JCOM2)..................35
3.10.16 Serial Port 1 / 2 Connector in RS-422 (JCOM1, JCOM2)...........................................36
3.10.17 Signal Description – Serial Port 1 / 2 in RS-422 Mode (JCOM1, JCOM2)..................36
3.10.18 Serial Port 1 / 2 Connector in RS-485 (JCOM1, JCOM2)...........................................37
3.10.19 Signal Description – Serial Port 1 / 2 in RS-485 Mode (JCOM1, JCOM2)..................37
3.10.20 ATX Power Controller (JPS)......................................................................................38
3.10.21 Wake-On-LAN Connector (JWOL).............................................................................38
3.10.22 10/100 BASE-Tx Ethernet Connector (LAN1, LAN2) .................................................38
3.10.23 Signal Description – 10/100Base-Tx Ethernet Connector (LAN1, LAN2)...................38
3.10.24 Parallel Port Connector (PRINTER)...........................................................................39
3.10.25 Signal Description – Parallel Port Connector (PRINTER)...........................................40
3.10.26 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (PS2)...............................................................................41
3.10.27 PS/2 Mouse Connector (PS2)....................................................................................41
3.10.28 Signal Description – PS/2 Mouse Connector (PS2) ...................................................41
3.10.29 USB Connector (USBA) .............................................................................................42
3.10.30 Signal Description – USB Connector (USBA) ............................................................42
3.10.31 CRT Connector (VGA)...............................................................................................43
3.10.32 Signal Description – CRT Connector (VGA)...............................................................43
4. AWARD BIOS SETUP..............................................................................................44
4.1 Starting Setup.......................................................................................................44
4.2 Using Setup..........................................................................................................45
4.2.1 Navigating through the menu bar...............................................................................45
4.2.2 To display a sub menu...............................................................................................45
4.3 Getting Help..........................................................................................................46
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4.4 In Case of Problems.............................................................................................46
4.5 Main Menu.............................................................................................................46
4.5.1 Setup Items ...............................................................................................................47
4.5.2 Standard CMOS Setup ..............................................................................................48
4.5.3 Advanced CMOS Setup Defaults...............................................................................51
4.5.4 Advanced Chipset Setup Defaults..............................................................................54
4.5.5 Integrated Peripherals Setup Defaults.......................................................................57
4.5.6 Power Management Setup Defaults...........................................................................61
4.5.7 PnP/ PCI Setup Defaults............................................................................................65
4.5.8 PC Health Status Setup Defaults...............................................................................67
4.5.9 Current CPUFAN , CHASFAN & PWRFAN Speed ....................................................67
4.5.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.............................................................................................70
4.5.11 Load Optimized Defaults............................................................................................70
4.5.12 Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................................................71
4.5.13 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................................71
4.5.14 Exit Without Saving....................................................................................................71
4.6 Flash BIOS Utility.................................................................................................71
5. DRIVER INSTALLATION..........................................................................................72
5.1 Driver Installation for Ethernet Adapter.............................................................72
5.1.1 Windows 9x ...............................................................................................................72
5.1.2 Windows NT 4.0 Ethernet Installation........................................................................77
5.2 Driver Installation for Display Adapter...............................................................82
5.2.1 Windows 9x ...............................................................................................................82
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APPENDIX A: BIOS REVISIONS......................................................................................87
APPENDIX B: SYSTEM RESOURCES.............................................................................88
Memory Map...........................................................................................................................88
I/O – Map 89
Interrupt Usage.......................................................................................................................91
DMA-channel Usage...............................................................................................................92
APPENDIX C: AWARD BIOS POST MESSAGES............................................................93
POST Beep ....................................................................................................................93
Error Messages.............................................................................................................93
CMOS Battery Has Failed.......................................................................................................93
CMOS Checksum Error..........................................................................................................93
Disk Boot Failure, Insert System Disk And Press Enter.........................................................93
Diskette Drives Or Types Mismatch Error – Run Setup..........................................................93
Display Switch Is Set Incorrectly.............................................................................................93
Display Type Has Changed Since Last Boot ..........................................................................94
EISA Configuration Checksum Error Please Run EISA Configuration Utility...........................94
EISA Configuration Is Not Complete Please Run EISA Configuration Utility...........................94
Error Encountered initializing Hard Drive................................................................................94
Error Initializing Hard Disk Controller......................................................................................94
Floppy Disk Cntrlr Error Or No Cntrlr Present.........................................................................94
Invalid EISA Configuration Please Run EISA Configuration Utility..........................................94
Keyboard Error Or No Keyboard Present................................................................................95
Memory Address Error At.......................................................................................................95
Memory Parity Error At...........................................................................................................95
Memory Size Has Changed Since Last Boot..........................................................................95
Memory Verify Error At...........................................................................................................95
Offending Address Not Found................................................................................................95
Offending Segment.................................................................................................................95
Press A Key To Reboot..........................................................................................................95
Press F1 To Disable NMI, F2 To Reboot................................................................................95
RAM Parity Error – Checking For Segment............................................................................96
Should Be Empty But EISA Board Found Please Run EISA Configuration Utility...................96
Should Have EISA Board But Not Found Please Run EISA Configuration Utility....................96
Slot Not Empty........................................................................................................................96
System Halted, (CTRL-ALT-DEL) To Reboot.........................................................................96
Wrong Board In Slot Please Run EISA Configuration Utility...................................................96
Floppy Disk(s) Fail (80) → Unable To Reset Floppy Subsystem.............................................96
Floppy Disk(s) Fail (40) → Floppy Type Dismatch..................................................................96
Hard Disk(s) Fail (80) → HDD Reset Failed............................................................................96
Hard Disk(s) Fail (40) → HDD Controller Diagnostics Failed. .................................................96
Hard Disk(s) Fail (20) → HDD Initialization Error. ...................................................................96
Hard Disk(s) Fail (10) → Unable To Recalibrate Fixed Disk. ..................................................97
Hard Disk(s) Fail (08) → Sector Verify Failed.........................................................................97
Keyboard Is Locked Out - Unlock The Key.............................................................................97
Keyboard Error Or No Keyboard Present................................................................................97
Manufacturing POST Loop.....................................................................................................97
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BIOS ROM Checksum Error - System Halted.........................................................................97
Memory Test Fail....................................................................................................................97
APPENDIX D: AWARD BIOS POST CODES ...................................................................98
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Revision Date By Comment
1st May. 2002 Harris Chen Initial Release
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1. Manual Objectives
This manual describes in detail the Evalue Technology ECB-870 Single Board.
We have tried to include as much information as possible but we have not duplicated
information that is provided in the standard IBM Technical References, unless it proved to
be necessary to aid in the understanding of this board. The manual is sectioned and
includes a User’s Guide that will help the non-technical user to get the unit up and running.
A Troubleshooting Guide is also included to help when things go wrong.
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to
interface with ECB-870 or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary
information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident,
you contact your supplier for guidance.
Please be aware that it is possible to create configurations within the CMOS RAM that
make booting impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings, (see the
description of the Jumper Settings for details).
If you have any suggestions or find any errors concerning this manual and want to inform
us of these, please contact our Customer Service department with the relevant details.
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2. Introduction
2.1 System Overview
The ECB-870 is an all-in-one Full-size Pentium 4 Single Board Computer (SBC) designed
with Intel embedded chipset 845E which supports the latest Intel m-PGA 478 Pentium 4
CPU up to 2.2 GHz+ at 400 MHz of FSB, the chipset SiS315 AGP 4X VGA with 128/256
bits 2D/3D engine and onboard 32MB independent video memory for high performance
video output, dual Intel PCI-bus Fast Ethernet controllers, and M-Systems DiskOnChip
socket.
Targeting on the mission critical telecommunication or industrial applications, the ECB-870
comes designed with Intel EMD solutions. These include Intel 845, 82562ET PLC and
82559(ER) 10/100Base-Tx Fast Ethernet controller. Unlike regular commercial solutions,
Intel EMD solutions provide higher system stability and longer product supply time (Intel
EMD products' typical life cycle is 5 years). The long product life cycle guarantee is
particularly important for systems that are designed to last for many years. This makes it a
perfect solution for not only popular Networking Devices like Firewall, Gateway, Router,
and e-Server, but also CTI (Computer Telephony Integration) equipments such as PBX,
Digital Logger, etc.
Other onboard features include 400Mhz FSB, Address/Data buffer to enhance the ISAbus driving capacity up to 64mA, dual UDMA 100 IDE channels, two 16C550 compatible
serial ports (one RS-232, one RS-232/422/485), one multi-mode parallel port, three 168pin DIMM sockets allowing for up to 3GB of SDRAM to be installed. The optional onboard
Promise PDC20265R hardware PCI to UltraATA/100 IDE RAID controller provides two
extra UDMA 100 IDE master channels with RAID level 0 striping and level 1 mirroring
supported for high volume data storage and fast data backup requirements.
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2.2 System Specifications
General Functions
• CPU: Intel Pentium 4 CPU up to 2.2 GHz+ at 400 MHz of FSB
• CPU Socket: Intel Socket 478
• BIOS: Award 2 Mb PnP flash BIOS with APM / ACPI supported
• Chipset: Intel 82845 (MCH) with 82801BA (ICH2), ITE 8888 PCI-to-ISA Bridge
• I/O Chipset: Intel 82801BA (ICH2)
• Memory: 168-pin DIMM x 3, Max. 3GB w/ ECC supported
• Watchdog Timer: Software selectable (32 sec. ~ 254 min., 1 min./step)Reset or
NMI
• Enhanced ISA: Built-in TI 74ABT162245 Address / Data buffer supports driving
capacity up to 64mA
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• RTC Chipset: built-in RTC with lithium battery
I/O Interface
• Multi I/O: EIDE x 2 (UDMA 100), FDD x 1, K/B x 1, Mouse x 1, RS-232/422/485 x 2
(COM1/2), LPT x 1
• IrDA: 115kbps, IrDA 1.0 compliant
• USB: USB port x 2, USB 1.0 compliant (5 x 2 header)
• SSD: M-Systems DiskOnChip 2000
Ethernet Interface
• Chipset: Dual Intel PRO/100+ Fast Ethernet Interface Primary LAN (LAN1) : Intel
ICH2 with Intel 82562ET Secondary LAN (LAN2) : Intel 82559(ER)
• Ethernet Interface: RJ-45, 10/100Base-Tx, IEEE 802.3U compatible
Video Interface
• Chipset: SiS 315 4xAGP VGA with 256-/128-bit 3D/2D engine
• Memory: Onboard 32 MB independent video memory
• Resolution: 1024 x 768 @ 24bpp non-interlaced CRT
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IDE RAID Interface (Optional)
• Chipset: Promise PDC20265R hardware PCI to UltraATA/100 IDE RAID controller
• RAID Level: RAID Level 0 striping and level 1 mirroring
• Interface: IDE3/4 dual UltraATA/100 IDE master interfaces
SSD Interface
One 32-pin DIP socket supports M-Systems DiskOnChip 2000 series,
memory capacity from 8MB to 576MB
Mechanical and Environmental
• Power Consumption: +5 V @ 6.5A, +12 V @140mA, -12V @ 30mA w/ Intel
Pentium 4 1.4 GHz CPU & 128 MB SDRAM
• Board Size: 13.3"(L) x 4.8"(W) (338 mm x 122 mm)
• Weight: 0.5 Kg
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 60° C (32 to 140° F)
• Operating Humidity: 0%~90% Relative Humidity, non-condensing
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2.3 Architecture Overview
The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of ECB-870.
Two major chipsets on board are the 82845 Graph Memory Control Hub and 82801BA
ICH2. These two devices provide interface to Socket478 processor, supports SDRAM with
ECC, PCI bus interface, ACPI compliant power management, USB port, and Ultra
DMA/33/66/100 IDE Bus Master. The 82801BA ICH2 also supports the standard I/O
functions like PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse, two 16C550 UARTs, FDC, Parallel and Infrared
interface. In addition, the onboard Intel 82559(ER) 10/100BASE-TX Ethernet controller
delivers high speed data transfers over the PCI bus.
The following sections provide detail information about the functions provided onboard.
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2.3.1 82845 MCH and 82801BA
The Intel® 845 chipset is designed, validated, and optimized for the Intel Pentium 4
processor with NetBurst micro-architecture using proven and established building blocks.
Intel 845 chipset-based platforms extend the Intel Pentium 4 processor capabilities with a
great balance of price and performance for applied computing segments.
The Intel 82845 MCH integrates a Display Cache SDRAM controller that supports a 32-bit
133 MHz SDRAM array for enhanced integrated 2D and 3D graphics performance.
Multiplexed with the display cache interface is an AGP controller interface to enable
graphics configuration and upgrade flexibility with the Intel 845 chipset for use with the
universal socket 370. The AGP interface and the internal graphics device are mutually
exclusive. When the AGP port is populated with an AGP graphics card, the integrated
graphics is disabled; thus, the display cache interface is not needed.
The 82845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) supports a 400 MHz system bus, PC133
SDRAM memory or DDR200/266 memory and the latest graphics devices through the
1.5V AGP4X interface. The 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) makes a direct
connection to the graphics and memory for faster access to peripherals. It provides the
features and bandwidth required for applied computing usage models. The ICH2 is
already one of the highest volume PC platform products in the world, supporting
motherboards based on the Intel® 815, Intel® 810, and Intel® 850 chipsets.
The MCH is in a 593 pin FC-BGA package and contains the following functionality:
Supports single Pentium® 4 processor configuration at 400 MHz
AGTL+ system bus with integrated termination supporting 32-bit system bus
addressing
Up to 2 GB (w/ 512 Mb technology) of DDR200/266 SDRAM
1.5 V AGP interface with 4x SBA/data transfer and 2x/4x fast write capability
8 bit, 66 MHz 4x hub interface to the ICH2
Distributed arbitration for highly concurrent operation
The ICH2 is a highly integrated multifunctional I/O Controller Hub that provides the
interface to the PCI Bus and integrates many of the functions needed in today’s PC
platforms. The MCH and ICH2 communicate over a dedicated hub interface. The
82801BA ICH2 Functions and capabilities include:
PCI Rev 2.2 compliant with support for 33 MHz PCI operations
Supports up to 6 Request/Grant pairs (PCI slots)
Power management logic support
Enhanced DMA controller, interrupt controller, and timer functions
Integrated IDE controller; Ultra ATA/100/66/33
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USB host interface; 2 host controllers and supports 4 USB ports
Integrated LAN controller
System Management Bus (SMBus) compatible with most I2C devices; ICH2 has both
bus master and slave capability
AC ’97 2.1 compliant link for audio and telephony codecs; up to 6 channels (ICH2)
Low Pin Count (LPC) interface
FWH Interface (FWH Flash BIOS support)
Alert on LAN* (AOL and AOL2)
2.3.2 System Memory Interface
The MCH integrates a system memory SDRAM controller with a 64-bit wide interface and
twelve system memory clock signals.
The MCH includes support for:
Up to 2 GB of 200/266 MHz DDR SDRAM
DDR200/266 unbuffered 184 pin DDR SDRAM DIMMs
Maximum of 2 DIMMs, single-sided and/or double-sided
Configurable optional ECC
The two bank-select lines SBS[1:0] and the thirteen address lines (SMA[12:0]) allow the
MCH to support 64-bit wide DIMMs using 64-Mb, 128-Mb, 256-Mb, and 512-Mb SDRAM
technologies.
While address lines SMA[9:0] determine the starting address for a burst, burst lengths are
fixed at four. Four chip selects SCS# lines allow a maximum of two rows with single-sided
SDRAM DIMMs and four rows with double-sided SDRAM DIMMs.
The MCH’s system memory controller targets CAS latencies of 2 and 2.5 clocks for
SDRAM. The MCH provides refresh functionality with a programmable rate (normal
SDRAM rate is 1 refresh/15.6 µs).
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2.3.3 AGP Interface
A single AGP component or connector (not both) is supported by the MCH AGP interface.
The AGP buffers operate only in 1.5 V mode. They are not 3.3 V safe. The AGP interface
supports 1x/2x/4x AGP signaling and 2x/4x fast writes. AGP semantic cycles to system
memory are not snooped on the system bus. PCI semantic cycles to system memory are
snooped on the system bus. The MCH supports PIPE# or SBA[7:0] AGP address
mechanisms, but not both simultaneously. Either the PIPE# or the SBA[7:0] mechanism
must be selected during system initialization. Both upstream and downstream addressing
is limited to 32 bits for AGP and AGP/PCI transactions. The MCH contains a 32 deep AGP
request queue. High-priority accesses are supported. All accesses from the AGP/PCI
interface that fall within the Graphics Aperture address range pass through an address
translation mechanism with a fully associative 20 entry TLB. Accesses between AGP and
hub interface are limited to memory writes originating from the hub interface destined for
AGP. The AGP interface is clocked from a dedicated 66 MHz clock
(66IN). The AGP-to-host/core interface is asynchronous.
2.3.4 SiS 315 4X AGP VGA controller
SiS315 is the the second chip of the SiS 256-bit graphics accelerator family. With a 529pin PBGA package, SiS315 integrates a 4X/2X AGP controller with full sideband or
pipeline support, a 256-bit 3D/2D graphics engine and a motion compensation MPEG
I/MPEG II accelerator. It offers a complete 128-bit SDR/DDR memory data bus.
Embedded with a 128-bit 2D engine, it can achieve ultra high 2D performance with the
maximum memory bandwidth up to 5.3 GB/s. An optimized 3D pipeline architecture is
implemented for eliminating the overhead resulted from texture read, Z-buffer read/write
and destination read latencies and achieving a sustain throughput of over 90% of peak
throughput even when texture, Z buffer and alpha blending functions are all enabled.
SiS315 also includes a video accelerator and a high performance DVD motion
compensation logic to provide very smooth DVD playback. SiS315 provides 12-bit DDR
(dual data rate) or single 24-bit SDR digital interface to support secondary display, which
is independent of primary CRT display. The digital video interface can also support
different TV encoders or LCD transmitters offered by the third party vendors.
2.3.5 PCI Interface
The ICH2 PCI interface provides a 33 MHz, Rev. 2.2 compliant implementation. All PCI
signals are 5V tolerant, except PME#. The ICH2 integrates a PCI arbiter that supports up
to six external PCI bus masters in addition to the internal ICH2 requests.
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2.3.6 IDE Interface (Bus Master Capability and Synchronous DMA Mode)
The fast IDE interface supports up to four IDE devices providing an interface for IDE hard
disks and CD ROMs. Each IDE device can have independent timings. The IDE interface
supports PIO IDE transfers up to 14 Mbytes/sec and Bus Master IDE transfers up 100
Mbytes/sec. It does not consume any ISA DMA resources. The IDE interface integrates
16x32-bit buffers for optimal transfers.
The ICH2’s IDE system contains two independent IDE signal channels. They can be
electrically isolated independently. They can be configured to the standard primary and
secondary channels (four devices). There are integrated series resistors on the data and
control lines.
Access to these controllers is provided by two standard IDC 40-pin connectors.
2.3.7 USB
The USB controller provides enhanced support for the Universal Host Controller Interface
(UHCI). This includes support that allows legacy software to use a USB-based keyboard
and mouse. The ICH2 is USB Revision 1.1 compliant. The ICH2 contains two USB Host
Controllers. Each Host Controller includes a root hub with two separate USB ports each,
for a total of 4 USB ports. The signals are provided by a 5 x 2 header or an optional USB
bracket adapter.
2.3.8 Ethernet
2.3.8.1 ICH2 LAN Controller
The ICH2’s integrated LAN Controller includes a 32-bit PCI controller that provides
enhanced scatter-gather bus mastering capabilities and enables the LAN Controller to
perform high speed data transfers over the PCI bus. Its bus master capabilities enable the
component to process high level commands and perform multiple operations; this lowers
processor utilization by off-loading communication tasks from the processor. Two large
transmit and receive FIFOs of 3 KB each help prevent data under runs and overruns while
waiting for bus accesses. This enables the integrated LAN Controller to transmit data with
minimum interframe spacing (IFS).
The LAN Controller can operate in either full duplex or half duplex mode. In full duplex
mode the LAN Controller adheres with the IEEE 802.3x Flow Control specification. Half
duplex performance is enhanced by a proprietary collision reduction mechanism.
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2.3.8.2 Intel 82559
The Ethernet interface is based on an Intel 82559 Ethernet controller that supports both
10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX. The 82559 consists of both the Media Access Controller
(MAC) and the physical layer (PHY) interface combined into a single component solution.
The 32-bit PCI controller provides enhanced scatter-gather bus mastering capabilities and
enables the 82559 to perform high speed data transfers over the PCI bus. Its bus master
capabilities enable the component to process high level commands and perform multiple
operations, which lowers CPU utilization by off-loading communication tasks from the CPU.
Two large transmit and receive FIFOs of 3 Kbytes each help prevent data under runs and
overruns while waiting for bus accesses. This enables the 82559 to transmit data with
minimum interframe spacing (IFS).
2.3.9 M-Systems DiskOnChip
M-Systems’ DiskOnChip 2000 is a high performance single-chip flash disk in a standard
32-pin DIP package. This unique data storage solution offers cost effective data storage
beyond that of traditional hard disks. Perfect for applications with limited space and
varying capacity requirements. The DiskOnChip 2000 is simply inserted into a 32-pin DIP
socket on your platform board and you have a bootable flash disk.
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3. Hardware Configuration
This chapter explains you the instructions of how to set up your system. The additional
information shows you how to install M-Systems’ DiskOnChip and program the Watchdog
Timer.
3.1 Installation Procedure
1. Turn off the power supply.
2. Insert the DIMM module (be careful with the orientation).
3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, floppy, keyboard, mouse, USB etc. except for flat
panel. A CRT monitor must be connected in order to change CMOS settings to support
flat panel.
4. Connect power supply to the board via the PWR1.
5. Turn on the power.
6. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing the delete key during boot up. Use the “Auto
Configuration with Optimal Settings” feature. The Peripheral Setup and the Standard
CMOS Setup Window must be entered and configured correctly to match the particular
system configuration.
7. If TFT panel display is to be utilised, make sure the panel voltage is correctly set
before connecting the display cable and turning on the power.
3.2 Safety Precautions
3.2.1 Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis or power
cable from your board whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make
connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can
be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics
personnel should open the PC chassis.
3.2.2 Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the
board. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric
charges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at all times.
Place all electronic components in a static-dissipative surface or staticshielded bag when they are not in the chassis.
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3.3 Socket 478 Processor
3.3.1 Installing Pentium 4 CPU
Lift the handling lever of CPU socket outwards and upwards to the other end.
Align the processor pins with pin holes on the socket. Make sure that the notched
corner or dot mark (pin 1) of the CPU corresponds to the socket’s bevel end. Then
press the CPU gently until it fits into place. If this operation is not easy or smooth,
don’t do it forcibly. You need to check and rebuild the CPU pin uniformly.
Push down the lever to lock processor chip into the socket.
Follow the installation guide of cooling fan or heat sink to mount it on CPU surface
and lock it on the socket 478.
Be sure to follow particular CPU speed and voltage type to adjust the jumper settings
properly.
3.3.2 Removing CPU
Unlock the cooling fan first.
Lift the lever of CPU socket outwards and upwards to the other end.
Carefully lift up the existing CPU to remove it from the socket.
Follow the steps of installing a CPU to change to another one or place handling bar to
close the opened socket.
3.4 Main Memory
ECB-870 provides 3 DIMM sockets (168-pin Dual In-line Memory Module) to support 3.3V
SDRAM. The maximum memory size is 3GB (registered type of SDRAM). If 100MHz FSB
CPU is adopt, you have to use PC-100 SDRAM. For system compatibility and stability,
please do not use memory module without brand.
Both single and double-side DIMM module with ECC feature can be used on ECB-870.
And, it is not necessary to install the DIMM module in order. You can install different size
of SDRAM module on DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3 or all.
Watch out the contact and lock integrity of memory module with socket, it will influence the
system’s reliability. Follow the normal procedure to install your SDRAM module into the
DIMM socket. Before locking the DIMM module, make sure that the memory module has
been completely inserted into the DIMM socket.
Note:
Please do not change any SDRAM parameter in BIOS setup to increase your
system’s performance without acquiring technical information in advance.
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3.5 M-Systems’ DiskOnChip Flash Disk
ECB-870 reserves a 32-pin DIP socket to support M-Systems’ DiskOnChip flash disk up to
288 MB. The DiskOnChip is based on pure ISA bus and without PnP (Plug and Play)
function. Before the installation, make sure that the DiskOnChip I/O address jumper is set
properly to prevent the I/O resource conflict.
3.5.1 Installing DOC
Align the DOC with the pinholes on the socket. Make sure that the notched corner or dot
mark (pin 1) of DOC corresponds to notched corner of the socket. Then press the DOC
gently until it fits into place. If installation procedure is correct, the flash disk can be viewed
as a normal hard disk to access read/write data now.
Note:
Please make sure that your DOC is properly inserted. Place the DOC in wrong
direction will damage the flash device.
If you system would like to boot from the flash disk, it is recommended to refer to the
application note provided by M-Systems first. You can easily obtain the application note
from M-Systems’ DiskOnChip user’s manual or from their web site as below.
http://www.m-sys.com
3.6 Installing the Single Board Computer
To install your ECB-870 into chassis or proprietary environment, the following steps have
to be followed.
Make sure all jumpers are properly set.
Install and configure CPU and memory module correctly.
Place the ECB-870 into the dedicated position in your system.
Attach cables to peripherals.
Note:
Please ensure that your SBC is properly installed and fixed by mechanism.
Otherwise, the system might be unstable or do not work due to bad contact of
golden finger and slot.
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3.6.1 SiS 315 4X AGP VGA Controller
With a 529-pin PBGA package, SiS315 integrates a 4X/2X AGP controller with full
sideband or pipeline support, a 256-bit 3D/2D graphics engine and a motion
compensation MPEG I/MPEG II accelerator. It offers a complete 128-bit SDR/DDR
memory data bus. Embedded with a 128-bit 2D engine, it can achieve ultra high 2D
performance with the maximum memory bandwidth up to 5.3 GB/s. An optimized 3D
pipeline architecture is implemented for eliminating the overhead resulted from texture
read, Z-buffer read/write and destination read latencies and achieving a sustain
throughput of over 90% of peak throughput even when texture, Z buffer and alpha
blending functions are all enabled. SiS315 also includes a video accelerator and a high
performance DVD motion compensation logic to provide very smooth DVD playback.
SiS315 provides 12-bit DDR (dual data rate) or single 24-bit SDR digital interface to
support secondary display, which is independent of primary CRT display. The digital video
interface can also support different TV encoders or LCD transmitters offered by the third
party vendors.
SiS315 support the following display modes:
Supports 375MHz pixel clock
Supports VESA standard super high resolution graphics modes
640x480 16/256/64K/16M colors 85 Hz NI
800x600 16/256/64K/16M colors 85 Hz NI
1024x768 256/64K/16M colors 85 Hz NI
1280x1024 256/64K/16M colors 85 Hz NI
1600x1200 256/64K/16M colors 85Hz NI
1920x1440 256/64K/16M colors 85Hz NI
2048x1536 256/64K/16M colors 85Hz NI
low resolution modes (hidden)
Supports virtual screen up to 4096x4096
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3.6.2 Promise FastTrak100 UltraATA/100 IDE RAID Interface (ECB-870R Only)
The board integrates with Promise FastTrak100 UltraATA/100 IDE RAID interface that
provides RAID 0 and 1 functions. The function can enable or disable by jumper JRAID and
the RAID level can be set on BIOS. The channel 1 in BIOS stands for IDE3, and the
channel 2 in BOIS stands for IDE4.
The integrated RAID function will offer the better reliability and flexibility to the system
applications. It offers RAID 1 mirroring (for two drives) to protect data. If a drive that is part
of a mirrored array fails, the system will use the mirrored drive (which contains identical
data) to assume all data handing. When a new replacement drive is later installed, it
rebuilds data to the new drive from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance.
With striping, drives can read and write data in parallel to increase the performance of the
system. Mirroring increases read performance through load balancing and elevator seek
while creating a complete backup of your files. Striped array can double the sustained
data transfer rate of Ultra ATA/100 drives. It fully supports Ultra ATA/100 specification of
up to 100 MB/sec per drive. The RAID levels perform with different functions integrated on
the board is as below.
RAID 0 (Striping):
The data is striped or overlapped across multiple HDD. It offers the more space of “single
disk” but no fault-tolerance. In the other words, if you use two 40 GB hard drives in RAID 0,
it will be the 80 GB (40 + 40 GB) of hard drive space and set as a single disk, like disc C.
RAID 1 (Mirroring):
Stores the data within two hard drives at least at the same time. It offers the faulttolerance storage of the system. The space o f storage will be half of the original space. If
performing 1-to-1 mirroring with two 40 GB drives, the system only sees one 40 GB drive.
If the onboard IDE controller is installed with hard disk, enable support in the Motherboard
Standard CMOS Setup for the drives. Note that the onboard IDE hard drives will then be
the bootable hard disk. If you want to boot from RAID IDE, it is necessary to set the Boot
sequence to “SCSI, A:, C:” since the RAID IDE is identified as a SCSI card
Note:
Before installing the device. Backup any necessary data. Failure to follow this
accepted PC practice could result in data loss.
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3.6.3 Intel 82559(or 82559ER) & 82801BA(ICH2) + 82562ET (PHY) Network
Controller
The 82559 (or 82559ER) and ICH2+PHY is fully integrated 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN
solution. The 32-bit PCI controller provides enhanced scatter-gather bus mastering
capabilities and enables the 82559 to perform high-speed data transfers over the PCI bus.
Its bus master capabilities enable the component to process high level commands and
perform multiple operations, which lower CPU utilization by off-loading communication
tasks from the CPU.
The ECB-870 equips two LED indicators on the RJ-45 connector to indicate the LAN
interface status. These messages will provide you a guide for troubleshooting.
Green LED LAN Activity LED that indicates the data transfer activity.
Blinking: indicates transmission/receiving activity
On: indicates no activity but link is valid
Off: link is invalid
Yellow LED LAN Link Integrity LED that indicates link speed
On: link speed at 100Mbps
Off: link speed at 10Mbps
3.6.4 Drivers Support
ECB-870 provides on CD-Title to support on-board VGA and Ethernet device drivers in
various operating systems. Before installing the device drivers, please see the reference
files in each sub-directory. You cannot install drivers from CD-Title directly.
SiS315 GRAPHY: Support NT4.0, Windows9x, Win2000, … environment
INTEL 845 & ICH2 CHIPSET DRIVER: Support NT4.0, Windows9x, Win2000, …
environment
Intel 82559 (or Intel 82559ER): Support Dos, Windows3.1, Windows9x, NT3.5,
NT4.0, Novell, OS/2 …
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3.7 Watchdog Timer Programming
When the Watch-Dog Timer (WDT) function is enabled, a system reset will be generated
unless an application triggers the timer periodically within time-out period. This allows the
system to restart in an orderly way in case of any abnormal condition is found.
An optional two-port WDT is provided on ECB-870. This WDT comes with 8 possible
ranges of time intervals from 500ms to 64sec., which can be adjusted by setting jumper
positions. It could be enabled and programmed by reading I/O port 0533H or 0543H to
issue trigger continuously, and disabled by reading I/O port 0033H or 0343H. A tolerance
of 30% timer limit must be considered. For instance, if the time-out interval is set to 1
second, the WDT trigger command must be issued within 700ms at least.
The below example gives you a reference algorithm for WDT programming via I/O port
0533H and 0033H in your application programs:
Enable WDT
MOV DX, 0533H
IN AL, DX
Re-trigger WDT
MOV DX, 0533H
IN AL, DX
Disable WDT
MOV DX, 0033H
IN AL, DX
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3.8 Jumper & Connector
3.8.1 Jumper & Connector Layout
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3.8.2 Jumper & Connector List
Connectors on the board are linked to external devices such as hard disk drives, keyboard,
mouse, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that allow you to
configure your system to suit your application.
The following tables list the function of each of the board's jumpers and connectors.
Jumpers
Label Function Note
J1
J2
J82559
JCSEL
JDOC
JDOM
JRAID
JRTC
JWDT
Serial port RS-232/422/485 select 2 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
Serial port RS-232/422/485 select 3 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
LAN2 Enable / Disable select 3x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
Watchdog timer select 4 x 3 header, pitch 2.54mm
M-Systems DiskOnChip memory address
select
DiskOnModule power select 2x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
RAID Enable / Disable select 3x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm,
Clear CMOS 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
Watchdog timer select 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
4 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
(ECB-870R Only)
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Connectors
Label Function Note
ATX
ATXR1
CHASFAN
CPUFAN
FLOPPY
IDE1
IDE2
IDE3, 4
JATKB
JCOM1
JCOM2
JFRNT
JIR
JPS
ATX power connector
Pentium IV +12V connector
System fan connector 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
CPU fan connector 3 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
Floppy connector 17 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
Primary IDE connector 20 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
Secondary IDE connector 20 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
RAID IDE connector 20 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
Internal keyboard connector 5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
Serial port 1 connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
Serial port 2 connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
Front Panel connector 10 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
Fast and standard IrDA (Infrared)
connector
ATX power control connector 3 x 1 header, pitch 2.54mm
(ECB-870R only)
5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
JWOL
LAN1
LAN2
PRINTER
PS2
U1
U50
USBA
VGA
Wake-On-LAN connector 5 x 1 wafer, pitch 2.54mm
10/100Base-Tx Ethernet connector 1 RJ-45
10/100Base-Tx Ethernet connector 2 RJ-45
Parallel port connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector 6-pin mini DIN
CPU Socket mPGA478 Intel Socket 478
M-Systems DiskOnChip socket 16 x 2 DIP socket
USB connector 5 x 2 header, pitch 2.54mm
CRT connector DB-15 female connector
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3.9 Setting Jumpers
You can configure your board to match the needs of your application by setting jumpers. A
jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch.
It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that
slides over the pins to connect them. To “close” a jumper you connect the pins with the
clip. To “open” a jumper you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three pins,
labeled 1, 2, and 3. In this case, you would connect either two pins.
The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact
your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes.
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3.9.1 COM2 RS-232/422/485 Select (J1, J2, JCSEL)
The ECB-870 COM2 serial port can be selected as RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 by setting
J1, J2, & JCSEL.
COM2 RS-232/422/485 Select (J1, J2, JCSEL)
RS-232* RS-422 RS-485
2 4
2 4
2 4
J1
J2
1
JCSEL
2
3
* default
1 3
2 4 6
1 3 5
10
11
12
2 4 6
1 3 5
1
2
3
1 3
10
11
12
1 3
2 4 6
1 3 5
1
2
3
10
11
12
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3.9.2 LAN2 Enable / Disable Select (J82559)
The primary LAN interface is controlled by Intel ICH2 with Intel 82562ET and setting as
LAN1. It provides the same performance as Intel 82559 LAN with the same driver. The
OPTIONAL secondary LAN interface is controlled by Intel 82559ER chipset and setting as
LAN2.
You can use J82559 to enable / disable the LAN2. The choice is Enable and Disable.
LAN2 Enable / Disable Select (J82559)
Enable* Disable
J82559
1 2 3 1 2 3
* default
3.9.3 M-Systems DiskOnChip Memory Address Select (JDOC)
The M-systems DiskOnChip memory address can be selected by JDOC. The choice is
D000h and D800h.
M-systems DiskOnChip Memory Address Select (JDOC)
D000h* D800h
JDOC
* default
1 2 3 1 2 3
3.9.4 DiskOnModule Power Select (JDOM)
You can use JDOM to enable / disable the +5V output from 20-pin of IDE2 for DOM. The
choice is Enable and Disable.
DiskOnModule Power Select (JDOM)
Disable* Enable
JDOM
1 2 1 2
* default
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3.9.5 RAID Enable / Disable Select (JRAID, ECB-870R Only)
The board integrates with Promise FastTrak100 UltraATA/100 IDE RAID interface that
provides RAID 0 and 1 functions. The function can enable or disable by jumper JRAID and
the RAID level can be set on BIOS. The channel 1 in BIOS stands for IDE3, and the
channel 2 in BOIS stands for IDE4.
You can use JRAID to enable / disable the RAID function. The choice is Enable and
Disable.
RAID Enable / Disable Select (JRAID)
Enable* Disable
JRAID
* default
1 2 3 1 2 3
3.9.6 Clear CMOS (JRTC)
You can use JRTC to clear the CMOS data if necessary. To reset the CMOS data, short
JRTC for just a few seconds, and then remove the jumper back to open.
Clear CMOS (JRTC)
Protect* Clear CMOS
1 2 3
1 2 3
JRTC
* default
3.9.7 Watchdog Timer Select (JWDT)
You can use JWDT to enable / disable the onboard W atchdog timer function if necessary.
Watchdog Timer Select (JWDT)
Disable* Enable
1 2 3 1 2 3
JWDT
* default
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3.10 Connector Definitions
3.10.1 ATX Power Connector (ATX)
Signal PIN Signal
+12V 10 20 +12V
5V SB 9 19 5V SB
NC 8 18 NC
GND 7 17 GND
+5V 6 16 +5V
GND 5 15 GND
+5V 4 14 +5V
GND 3 13 GND
NC 2 12 NC
ECB-870
NC 1 11 NC
3.10.2 Pentium IV +12V Connector (JATXR1)
Signal PIN Signal
GND 3 1 GND
+12V 4
2 +12V
3.10.3 CPU Fan and System Fan Connector (CPUFAN, CHASFAN)
Signal PIN
GND 1
+12V 2
TAC 3
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3.10.4 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY)
Signal PIN Signal
GND 1 2 DRVDEN0#
GND 3 4 NC
GND 5 6 DRVDEN1#
GND 7 8 INDEX#
GND 9 10 MOA#
GND 11 12 DSB#
GND 13 14 DSA#
GND 15 16 MOB#
GND 17 18 DIR#
GND 19 20 STEP#
GND 21 22 WD#
GND 23 24 WE#
GND 25 26 TRAK0#
GND 27 28 WPT#
GND 29 30 RDATA#
GND 31 32 SIDE1#
GND 33 34 DSKCHG#
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3.10.5 Signal Description – Floppy Connector (FLOPPY)
RDATA# The read data input signal from the FDD.
WD# Write data. This logic low open drain writes pre-compensation serial data to the selected FDD.
An open drain output.
WE# Write enable. An open drain output.
MOA# Motor A On. When set to 0, this pin enables disk drive 0. This is an open drain output.
MOB# Motor B On. When set to 0, this pin enables disk drive 1. This is an open drain output.
DSA# Drive Select A. When set to 0, this pin enables disk drive A. This is an open drain output.
DSB# Drive Select B. When set to 0, this pin enables disk drive B. This is an open drain output.
SIDE1# This output signal selects side of the disk in the selected drive.
DIR# Direction of the head step motor. An open drain output
Logic 1 = outward motion
Logic 0 = inward motion
STEP# Step output pulses. This active low open drain output produces a pulse to move the head to
another track.
DRVDEN0/1# This output indicates whether a low drive density (250/300kbps at low level) or a high drive
density (500/1000kbps at high level) has been selected.
TRAK0# Track 0. This Schmitt-triggered input from the disk drive is active low when the head is
positioned over the outermost track.
INDEX# This Schmitt-triggered input from the disk drive is active low when the head is positioned over
the beginning of a track marked by an index hole.
WP# Write protected. This active low Schmitt input from the disk drive indicates that the diskette is
write-protected.
DSKCHG# Diskette change. This signal is active low at power on and whenever the diskette is removed.
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3.10.6 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1)
Signal PIN Signal
RESET# 1 2 GND
PDD7 3 4 PDD8
PDD6 5 6 PDD9
PDD5 7 8 PDD10
PDD4 9 10 PDD11
PDD3 11 12 PDD12
PDD2 13 14 PDD13
PDD1 15 16 PDD14
PDD0 17 18 PDD15
GND 19 20 NC
PDDREQ 21 22 GND
PDIOW# 23 24 GND
PDIOR# 25 26 GND
PDIORDY 27 28 GND
PDDACK# 29 30 GND
IRQ14 31 32 NC
PDA1 33 34 NC
PDA0 35 36 PDA2
PDCS1# 37 38 PDCS3#
PDDACT# 39 40 GND
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3.10.7 Secondary IDE Connector and RAID IDE Connector (IDE 2, & IDE 3, 4)
Signal PIN Signal
RESET# 1 2 GND
SDD7 3 4 SDD8
SDD6 5 6 SDD9
SDD5 7 8 SDD10
SDD4 9 10 SDD11
SDD3 11 12 SDD12
SDD2 13 14 SDD13
SDD1 15 16 SDD14
SDD0 17 18 SDD15
GND 19 20 NC/+5V
SDDREQ 21 22 GND
SDIOW# 23 24 GND
SDIOR# 25 26 GND
SDIORDY 27 28 GND
SDDACK# 29 30 GND
IRQ15 31 32 NC
SDA1 33 34 NC
SDA0 35 36 SDA2
SDCS1# 37 38 SDCS3#
SDDACT# 39 40 GND
Note:
1. The pin-20 of IDE2 is jumper selectable as +5V Vcc for the DOM
(DiskOnModule) or DiskOnChip IDE Pro flash disk without the additional
power cable.
2. IDE3/4 is available only on ECB-870R.
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3.10.8 Signal Description – Primary & Secondary and RAID IDE Connector (IDE 1,
2, 3, 4)
PDA [2:0] Primary Disk Address [2:0]. These signals indicate which byte in either the ATA command
block or control block is being addressed. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and
Secondary, these signals are connected to the corresponding signals on the Primary IDE
connector. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary 0 and Primary 1, these signals are
used for the Primary 0 connector.
SDA [2:0] Secondary Disk Address [2:0]. These signals indicate which byte in either the ATA
command block or control block is being addressed. If the IDE signals are configured for
Primary and Secondary, these signals are connected to the corresponding signals on the
Secondary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master and Primary
Slave, these signals are used for the Primary Slave connector.
PDCS1# Primary Disk Chip Select for 1F0H~1F7H Range. For ATA command register block. If the
IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this output signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Primary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are configured for
Primary Master and Primary Slave, this signal is used for the Primary Master connector.
PDCS3# Primary Disk Chip Select for 3F0H~3F7H Range. For ATA control register block. If the IDE
signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this output signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Primary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are configured for
Primary Master and Primary Slave, this signal is used for the Primary Master connector.
SDCS1# Secondary Chip Select for 170H~177H Range. For ATA command register block. If the IDE
signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this output signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Secondary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are configured for
Primary Master and Primary Slave, these signals are used for the Primary Slave connector.
SDCS3# Secondary Chip Select for 370H~377H Range. For ATA control register block. If the IDE
signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this output signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Secondary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are configured for
Primary Master and Primary Slave, these signals are used for the Primary Slave connector.
PDD [15:0] Primary Disk Data [15:0]. These signals are used to transfer data to or from the IDE device.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, these signals are connected to
the corresponding signals on the Primary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are configured for
Primary Master and Primary Slave, this signal is used for the Primary Master connector.
SDD [15:0] Secondary Disk Data [15:0]. These signals are used to transfer data to or from the IDE
device. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, these signals are
connected to the corresponding signals on the Secondary IDE connector. If the IDE signals
are configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, these signals are used for the Primary
Slave connector.
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PDIOR# Primary Disk IO Read. In normal IDE this is the command to the IDE device that it may drive
data onto the PDD [15:0] lines. Data is latched by PIIX4 on the negation edge of PDIOR#. The
IDE device is selected either by the ATA register file chip selects (PDCS1#, PDCS3#) and the
PDA [2:0] lines, or the IDE DMA slave arbitration signals (PDDACK#).
In an Ultra DMA/33 read cycle, this signal is used as DMARDY# which is negated by the PIIX4
to pause Ultra DMA/33 transfers. In an Ultra DMA/33 write cycle, this signal is used as the
STROBE signal, with the drive latching data on rising and falling edges of STROBE.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Primary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are configured for
Primary Master and Primary Slave, this signal is used for the Primary Master connector.
SDIOR# Secondary Disk IO Read. In normal IDE mode, this is the command to the IDE device that it
may drive data onto the SDD [15:0] lines. Data is latched by the PIIX4 on the negation edge of
SDIOR#. The IDE device is selected either by the ATA register file chip selects (SDCS1#,
SDCS3#) and the SDA [2:0] lines, or the IDE DMA slave arbitration signals (SDDACK#).
In an Ultra DMA/33 read cycle, this signal is used as DMARDY# which is negated by the PIIX4
to pause Ultra DMA/33 transfers. In an Ultra DMA/33 write cycle, this signal is used as the
STROBE signal, with the drive latching data on rising and falling edges of STROBE.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Secondary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are configured for
Primary Master and Primary Slave, these signals are used for the Primary Slave connector.
PDIOW# Primary Disk IO Write. In normal IDE mode, this is the command to the IDE device that it
may latch data from the PDD [15:0] lines. Data is latched by the IDE device on the negation
edge of PDIOW#. The IDE device is selected either by the ATA register file chip selects
(PDCS1#, PDCS3#) and the PDA [2:0] lines, or the IDE DMA slave arbitration signals
(PDDACK#).
For Ultra DMA/33 mode, this signal is used as the STOP signal, which is used to terminate an
Ultra DMA/33 transaction. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this
signal is connected to the corresponding signal on the Primary IDE connector.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, this signal is used for
the Primary Master connector.
SDIOW# Secondary Disk IO Write. In normal IDE mode, this is the command to the IDE device that it
may latch data from the SDD [15:0] lines. Data is latched by the IDE device on the negation
edge of SDIOW#. The IDE device is selected either by the ATA register file chip selects
(SDCS1#, SDCS3#) and the SDA [2:0] lines, or the IDE DMA slave arbitration signals
(SDDACK#).
In read and write cycles this signal is used as the STOP signal, which is used to terminate an
Ultra DMA/33 transaction.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Secondary IDE connector.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, these signals are used
for the Primary Slave connector.
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PDIORDY Primary IO Channel Ready. In normal IDE mode, this input signal is directly driven by the
corresponding IDE device IORDY signal. In an Ultra DMA/33 read cycle, this signal is used as
STROBE, with the PIIX4 latching
data on rising and falling edges of STROBE. In an Ultra DMA/33 write cycle, this signal is used
as the DMARDY# signal which is negated by the drive to pause Ultra DMA/33 transfers.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Primary IDE connector.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, this signal is used for
the Primary Master connector.
This is a Schmitt triggered input.
SDIORDY Secondary IO Channel Ready. In normal IDE mode, this input signal is directly driven by the
corresponding IDE device IORDY signal. In an Ultra DMA/33 read cycle, this signal is used as
STROBE, with the PIIX4 latching
data on rising and falling edges of STROBE. In an Ultra DMA write cycle, this signal is used as
the DMARDY# signal which is negated by the drive to pause Ultra DMA/33 transfers.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Secondary IDE connector.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, these signals are used
for the Primary Slave connector.
This is a Schmitt triggered input.
PDDREQ Primary Disk DMA Request. This input signal is directly driven from the IDE device DMARQ
signal. It is asserted by the IDE device to request a data transfer, and used in conjunction with
the PCI bus master IDE function. It is not associated with any AT compatible DMA channel.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Primary IDE connector.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, this signal is used for
the Primary Master connector.
SDDREQ Secondary Disk DMA Request. This input signal is directly driven from the IDE device
DMARQ signal. It is asserted by the IDE device to request a data transfer, and used in
conjunction with the PCI bus master IDE function. It is not associated with any AT compatible
DMA channel.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Secondary IDE connector.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, these signals are used
for the Primary Slave connector.
PDDACK# Primary DMA Acknowledge. This signal directly drives the IDE device DMACK# signal. It is
asserted by PIIX4 to indicate to IDE DMA slave devices that a given data transfer cycle
(assertion of PDIOR# or PDIOW#) is a DMA data transfer cycle. This signal is used in
conjunction with the PCI bus master IDE function. It is not associated with any AT compatible
DMA channel. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this signal is
connected to the corresponding signal on the Primary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are
configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, this signal is used for the Primary Master
connector.
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SDDACK# Secondary DMA Acknowledge. This signal directly drives the IDE device DMACK# signal. It
is asserted by PIIX4 to indicate to IDE DMA slave devices that a given data transfer cycle
(assertion of SDIOR# or SDIOW#) is a DMA data transfer cycle. This signal is used in
conjunction with the PCI bus master IDE function. It is not associated with any AT compatible
DMA channel.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Secondary IDE connector.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, these signals are used
for the Primary Slave connector.
PDDACT# Primary Disk Act. Signal from Primary IDE device indicating Primary IDE device activity. The
signal level depends on the hard disk type, normally active low.
SDDACT# Secondary Disk Act. Signal from Secondary IDE device indicating Secondary IDE device
activity. The signal level depends on the hard disk type, normally active low.
RESET# IDE Reset. This signal resets all the devices that are attached to the IDE interface.
IRQ14/15 Interrupt line from hard disk. Connected directly to PC-AT bus.
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3.10.9 Internal Keyboard Connector (JATKB)
Signal PIN
KCLK 1
KDAT 2
NC 3
GND 4
VCC 5
3.10.10 Signal Description – Internal Keyboard Connector (JATKB)
KCLK Bi-directional clock signal used to strobe data/commands from/to the PC-AT keyboard.
KDAT Bi-directional serial data line used to transfer data from or commands to the PC-AT
keyboard.
3.10.11 Front Panel Connector (JFRNT)
Signal PIN Signal
ACPI+ 1 2 NC
GND 3 4 VCC+
GND 5 6 NC
Reset 7 8 GND
NC 9 10 KBLCK
VCC+ 11 12 GND
Active 13 14 NC
NC 15 16 VCC
PWRBT 17 18 NC
GND 19 20 NC
NC 21 22 SPKIN
NC 23 24 NC
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3.10.12 Fast & Standard IrDA Connector (JIR)
Signal PIN PIN Signal
+5V 1 6 NC
NC 2 7 CIRRX
IRRX 3 8 5V Standby
GND 4 9 NC
IRTX 5 10 NC
3.10.13 Signal Configuration – Fast & Standard IrDA Connector (JIR)
IRRX Infrared Receiver input
IRTX Infrared Transmitter output
3.10.14 Serial Port 1 / 2 Connector in RS-232 (JCOM1, JCOM2)
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Signal PIN Signal
DCD 1 2 RxD
TxD 3 4 DTR
GND 5 6 DSR
RTS 7 8 CTS
RI 9 10 NC
3.10.15 Signal Description – Serial Port 1 / 2 in RS-232 Mode (JCOM1, JCOM2)
TxD Serial output. This signal sends serial data to the communication link. The signal is set to a
marking state on hardware reset when the transmitter is empty or when loop mode operation
is initiated.
RxD Serial input. This signal receives serial data from the communication link.
DTR Data Terminal Ready. This signal indicates to the modem or data set that the on-board UART
is ready to establish a communication link.
DSR Data Set Ready. This signal indicates that the modem or data set is ready to establish a
communication link.
RTS Request To Send. This signal indicates to the modem or data set that the on-board UART is
ready to exchange data.
CTS Clear To Send. This signal indicates that the modem or data set is ready to exchange data.
DCD Data Carrier Detect. This signal indicates that the modem or data set has detected the data
carrier.
RI Ring Indicator. This signal indicates that the modem has received a telephone ringing signal.
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3.10.16 Serial Port 1 / 2 Connector in RS-422 (JCOM1, JCOM2)
Signal PIN Signal
NC 10 9 RI
CTS 8 7 RTS
DSR 6 5 GND
TxD+ 4 3 TxD-
RxD- 2 1 RxD+
3.10.17 Signal Description – Serial Port 1 / 2 in RS-422 Mode (JCOM1, JCOM2)
TxD +/- Serial output. This differential signal pair sends serial data to the communication link. Data is
transferred from Serial Port 2 Transmit Buffer Register to the communication link, if the TxD
line driver is enabled through the Serial Port 2’s DTR signal. (Modem control register)
RxD +/- Serial input. This differential signal pair receives serial data from the communication link.
Received data is available in Serial Port 2 Receiver Buffer Register.
RTS +/- Request To Send. The level of this differential signal pair output is controlled through
the Serial Port 2’s RTS signal (Modem control register).
CTS +/- Clear To Send. The level of this differential signal pair input could be read from the Serial Port
2’s CTS signal. (Modem control register)
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3.10.18 Serial Port 1 / 2 Connector in RS-485 (JCOM1, JCOM2)
Signal PIN Signal
NC 10 9 CTS/RTS +
NC 8 7 CTS/RTS NC 6 5 GND
RxD/TxD + 4 3 RxD/TxD -
NC 2 1 NC
3.10.19 Signal Description – Serial Port 1 / 2 in RS-485 Mode (JCOM1, JCOM2)
RxD/TxD +/- Bi-directional data signal pair.
Received data is available in Serial Port 2 Receiver Buffer Register.
Data is transferred from Serial Port 2 Transmit Buffer Register to the communication line, if
the TxD line driver is enabled through the Serial Port 2’s DTR signal (Modem control
register). The data transmitted will simultaneously be received the in Serial Port 2 Receiver
Buffer Register.
CTS/RTS +/- Bi-directional control signal pair.
The level of this differential signal pair could be read from the Serial Port 1’s CTS signal
(Modem control register). The level of this differential signal pair could be controlled through
the Serial Port 2’s RTS signal (Modem control register).
Warning: Do not select a mode different from the one used by the connected peripheral,
as this may damage CPU board and/or peripheral.
The transmitter drivers in the port are short circuit protected by a thermal
protection circuit. The circuit disables the drivers when the die temperature
reaches 150 °C.
RS-422 mode is typically used in point to point communication. Data and
control signal pairs should be terminated in the receiver end with a resistor
matching the cable impedance (typ. 100-120 Ω). The resistors could be placed
in the connector housing.
RS-485 mode is typically used in multi drop applications, where more than 2
units are communicating. The data and control signal pairs should be
terminated in each end of the communication line with a resistor matching the
cable impedance (typical 100-120 Ω). Stubs to substations should be avoided.
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3.10.20 ATX Power Controller (JPS)
Signal PIN
5V Stand-by 1
GND 2
Power On 3
3.10.21 Wake-On-LAN Connector (JWOL)
Signal PIN
5V Stand-by 1
GND 2
Power On 3
3.10.22 10/100 BASE-Tx Ethernet Connector (LAN1, LAN2)
Signal PIN
TXD+ 1
TXD- 2
RXD+ 3
NC 4
NC 5
RXD- 6
NC 7
NC 8
3.10.23 Signal Description – 10/100Base-Tx Ethernet Connector (LAN1, LAN2)
TXD+ / TXD- Ethernet 10/100Base-Tx differential transmitter outputs.
RXD+ / RXD- Ethernet 10/100Base-Tx differential receiver inputs.
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3.10.24 Parallel Port Connector (PRINTER)
Signal PIN Signal
STB# 1
14 AFD#
PD0 2
15 ERR#
PD1 3
16 INIT#
PD2 4
17 SLIN#
PD3 5
18 GND
PD4 6
19 GND
PD5 7
20 GND
PD6 8
21 GND
PD7 9
22 GND
ACK# 10
23 GND
BUSY 11
24 GND
PE 12
25 GND
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3.10.25 Signal Description – Parallel Port Connector (PRINTER)
The following signal description covers the signal definitions, when the parallel port is
operated in standard centronic mode. The parallel port controller also supports the fast
EPP and ECP modes. Please refer to reference 2 for further information.
PD7..0 Parallel data bus from PC board to printer. The data lines are able to operate in PS/2
compatible bi-directional mode.
SLIN# Output line for detection of printer selection. This pin is pulled high internally.
SLCT An active high input on this pin indicates that the printer is selected. This pin is pulled high
internally.
STB# An active low output is used to latch the parallel data into the printer. This pin is pulled high
internally.
BUSY An active high input indicates that the printer is not ready to receive data. This pin is pulled
high internally.
ACK# An active low input on this pin indicates that the printer has received data and is ready to
accept more data. This pin is pulled high internally.
INIT# Output line for the printer initialization. This pin is pulled high internally.
AFD# An active low output from this pin causes the printer to auto feed a line after a line is printed.
This pin is pulled high internally.
ERR# An active low input on this pin indicates that the printer has encountered an error condition.
This pin is pulled high internally.
PE An active high input on this pin indicates that the printer has detected the end of the paper.
This pin is pulled high internally.
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3.10.26 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (PS2)
Signal PIN Signal
NC 6 5 KCLK
VCC 4 3 GND
NC 2 1 KDAT
3.10.27 PS/2 Mouse Connector (PS2)
Signal PIN Signal
MCLK 6 5 NC
VCC 4 3 GND
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MDAT 2 1 NC
3.10.28 Signal Description – PS/2 Mouse Connector (PS2)
MCLK Bi-directional clock signal used to strobe data/commands from/to the PS/2 mouse.
MDAT Bi-directional serial data line used to transfer data from or commands to the PS/2 mouse.
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3.10.29 USB Connector (USBA)
Signal
GND 9 10 GND
GND 7 8 GND
D1+ 5 6 D2+
D1- 3 4 D2-
VCC1 1 2 VCC2
PIN
CH2 CH1
Signal
3.10.30 Signal Description – USB Connector (USBA)
D1+ / D1- Differential bi-directional data signal for USB channel 0. Clock is transmitted along with the
data using NRZI encoding. The signalling bit rate is up to 12 Mbs.
D2+ / D2- Differential bi-directional data signal for USB channel 1. Clock is transmitted along with the
data using NRZI encoding. The signalling bit rate is up to 12 Mbs.
VCC 5 V DC supply for external devices. Maximum load according to USB standard.
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3.10.31 CRT Connector (VGA)
Signal PIN Signal
6 ANA-GND
RED 1 11 NC
7 ANA-GND
GREEN 2 12DDCDAT
8 ANA-GND
BLUE 3 13HSYNC
9 VCC
NC 4 14VSYNC
10 DIG-GND
DIG-GND 5 15DDCCLK
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3.10.32 Signal Description – CRT Connector (VGA)
HSYNC CRT horizontal synchronisation output.
VSYNC CRT vertical synchronisation output.
DDCCLK Display Data Channel Clock. Used as clock signal to/from monitors with DDC interface.
DDCDAT Display Data Channel Data. Used as data signal to/from monitors with DDC interface.
RED
GREEN
BLUE
DIG-GND Ground reference for HSYNC and VSYNC.
ANA-GND Ground reference for RED, GREEN, and BLUE.
Analog output carrying the red colour signal to the CRT. For 75 Ω cable impedance.
Analog output carrying the green colour signal to the CRT. For 75 Ω cable impedance.
Analog output carrying the blue colour signal to the CRT. For 75 Ω cable impedance.
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4. Award BIOS Setup
4.1 Starting Setup
The AwardBIOS™ is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. The
BIOS reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the process of
checking out the system and configuring it. When it finishes, the BIOS will seek an
operating system on one of the disks and then launch and turn control over to the
operating system.
While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two ways:
By pressing <Del> immediately after switching the system on, or
By pressing the <Del> key when the following message appears briefly at the bottom of
the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test).
Press DEL 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" button on the
system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete>
keys. If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an
error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to.
Press F1 To Continue, DEL to enter SETUP
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4.2 Using Setup
In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use the
PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press <F1> for help and press <Esc> to
quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program
using the keyboard.
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item in the left hand
Right arrow Move to the item in the right hand
Main Menu -- Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Esc key
PgUp key Increase the numeric value or make changes
PgDn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
+ key Increase the numeric value or make changes
- key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
F1 key
(Shift) F2 key
F3 key Calendar, only for Status Page Setup Menu
F4 key Reserved
F5 key
F6 key
F7 key Load the default
F8 key Reserved
F9 key Reserved
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit
current page and return to Main Menu
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page
Setup Menu
Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward,
(Shift) F2 to select color backward
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option
Page Setup Menu
Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for
Option Page Setup Menu
Table 1 Legend Keys
4.2.1 Navigating through the menu bar
Use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu you want to be in.
4.2.2 To display a sub menu
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>. A
“” pointer marks all sub menus.
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4.3 Getting Help
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> or
the F1 key again.
4.4 In Case of Problems
If, after making and saving system changes with Setup, you discover that your computer
no longer is able to boot, the AwardBIOS™ supports an override to the CMOS settings
which resets your system to its defaults.
The best advice is to only alter settings which you thoroughly understand. To this end, we
strongly recommend that you avoid making any changes to the chipset defaults. These
defaults have been carefully chosen by both Award and your systems manufacturer to
provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small
change to the chipset setup has the potential for causing you to use the override.
4.5 Main Menu
Once you enter the AwardBIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the
screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit
choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept and
enter the sub-menu.
Note:
It is strongly recommended to reload Optimized setting if CMOS is lost or BIOS is
updated.
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Figure 1: The Main Menu
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4.5.1 Setup Items
The main menu includes the following main setup categories. Recall that some systems
may not include all entries.
4.5.1.1 Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configuration.
4.5.1.2 Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.
4.5.1.3 Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system's
performance.
4.5.1.4 Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
4.5.1.5 Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
4.5.1.6 PNP / PCI Configuration
This entry appears if your system supports PnP / PCI.
4.5.1.7 Frequency / Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
4.5.1.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your
system to operate.
4.5.1.9 Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal
performance system operations. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to
maximize performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their
needs.
4.5.1.10 Supervisor / User Password
Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords.
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4.5.1.11 Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
4.5.1.12 Exit Without Save
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
4.5.2 Standard CMOS Setup
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Each category
includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item
and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.
Figure 2: The Standard CMOS Features
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4.5.2.1 Standard CMOS Selection
This table shows the selections that you can make on the Standard CMOS Selection.
Item Options Description
Set the system date. Note that the ‘Day’
Date Month DD YYYY
Time HH : MM : SS Set the system time
IDE Primary Master
IDE Primary Slave
IDE Secondary Master
IDE Secondary Master
Drive A
Drive B
Video
Halt On
Base Memory N/A
Extended Memory N/A
Total Memory N/A
Options are in its sub menu
(described in Table 3)
Options are in its sub menu
(described in Table 3)
Options are in its sub menu
(described in Table 3)
Options are in its sub menu
(described in Table 3)
360K, 5.25 in
1.2M, 5.25 in
720K, 3.5 in
1.44M, 3.5 in
2.88M, 3.5 in
EGA/VGA
CGA 40
CGA 80
All Errors
No Errors
All, but Keyboard
All, but Diskette
All, but Disk/Key
None
MONO
automatically changes when you set the
date
Press <Enter> to enter the sub menu of
detailed options
Press <Enter> to enter the sub menu of
detailed options
Press <Enter> to enter the sub menu of
detailed options
Press <Enter> to enter the sub menu of
detailed options
Select the type of floppy disk drive
installed in your system
Select the default video device
Select the situation in which you want the
BIOS to stop the POST process and
notify you
Displays the amount of conventional
memory detected during boot up
Displays the amount of extended memory
detected during boot up
Displays the total memory available in the
system
Table 2 The Standard CMOS Features Selections
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4.5.2.2 IDE Adapters
The IDE adapters control the hard disk drive. Use a separate sub menu to configure each
hard disk drive.
Figure 2 shows the IDE primary master sub menu.
Use the legend keys to navigate through this menu and exit to the main menu. Use Table
3 to configure the hard disk.
Item Options Description
Press Enter to auto-detect the HDD on
IDE HDD Auto-detection Press Enter
None
IDE Primary Master
Capacity
Access Mode
The following options are selectable only if the ‘IDE Primary Master’ item is set to ‘Manual’
Cylinder
Head
Precomp
Landing zone
Sector
uto Display your disk drive size
Auto
Manual
Normal
LBA
Large
Auto
Min = 0
Max = 65535
Min = 0
Max = 255
Min = 0
Max = 65535
Min = 0
Max = 65535
Min = 0
Max = 255
this channel. If detection is successful, it
fills the remaining fields on this menu.
Selecting ‘manual’ lets you set the
remaining fields on this screen. Selects
the type of fixed disk. "User Type" will let
you select the number of cylinders,
heads, etc. Note: PRECOMP=65535
means NONE !
Disk drive capacity (Approximated). Note
that this size is usually slightly greater
than the size of a formatted disk given by
a disk checking program.
Choose the access mode for this hard
disk
Set the number of cylinders for this hard
disk.
Set the number of read/write heads
**** Warning: Setting a value of 65535
means no hard disk
****
Number of sectors per track
Table3 Hard disk selections
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4.5.3 Advanced CMOS Setup Defaults
This Setup includes all of the advanced features in the system. The detail descriptions are
specified as below.
Figure 3: The Advanced CMOS Features
4.5.3.1 Virus Warning
Allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection.
If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show
a warning message on screen and alarm beep.
Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning
Enabled
Disabled
message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector
or hard disk partition table.
No warning message will appear when anything attempts to access
the boot sector or hard disk partition table.
4.5.3.2 CPU Internal Cache/External Cache
These two categories speed up memory access. However, it depends on CPU/chipset
design.
Enabled Enable cache
Disabled Disable cache
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4.5.3.3 Quick Power On Self Test
This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power up the computer. If
it is set to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.
Enabled Enable quick POST
Disabled Normal POST
4.5.3.4 First/Second/Third/Other Boot Device
The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence
selected in these items.
The Choice: Floppy, LS/ZIP, HDD, SCSI, CDROM, and Disabled.
4.5.3.5 Swap Floppy Drive
If the system has two floppy drives, you can swap the logical drive name assignments.
The choice: Enabled/Disabled.
4.5.3.6 Boot Up Floppy Seek
Seeks disk drives during boot up. Disabling speeds boot up.
The choice: Enabled/Disabled.
4.5.3.7 Boot Up NumLock Status
Select power on state for NumLock.
The choice: Enabled/Disabled.
4.5.3.8 Gate A20 Option
Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control GateA20.
Normal
Fast Lets chipset control GateA20
A pin in the keyboard controller controls
GateA20
4.5.3.9 Typematic Rate Setting
Key strokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the
typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected.
The choice: Enabled/Disabled.
4.5.3.10 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Sets the number of times a second to repeat a key stroke when you hold the key down.
The choice: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.
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4.5.3.11 Typematic Delay (Msec)
Sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to repeat the keystroke.
The choice: 250, 500, 750, and 1000.
4.5.3.12 Security Option
Select whether the password is required every time the system boots or only when you
enter setup.
System
Setup
The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the
correct password is not entered at the prompt.
The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct
password is not entered at the prompt.
Note: To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and then you will
be asked to enter password. Do not type anything and just press <Enter>, it will
disable security. Once the security is disabled, the system will boot and you can
enter Setup freely.
4.5.3.13 APIC Mode
The BIOS supports versions 1.4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification. When enabled,
The MPS Version 1.4 Control for OS can be activated.
The choice: Enabled/Disabled.
4.5.3.14 OS Select for DRAM > 64
Select the operating system that is running with greater than 64MB of RAM on the system.
The choice: Non-OS2, OS2.
4.5.3.15 Report No FDD for Win 95
While the FDD in “ STANDARD CMOS SETUP ” is se t to NONE, set this op tion to No to
release IRQ6 for passing Win95 logo. This option is irrelevant under normal operation.
The choice: Yes, No.
4.5.3.16 Small Logo (EPA) Show
When you select “ Enabled” the screen shows as “Energy Star” picture at the front side up
right. “Disabled” is close this picture.
The choice: Enable, Disable.
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4.5.4 Advanced Chipset Setup Defaults
This Setup is very important to keep system’s stability. If you are not technical person, do
not attempt to change any parameters. The best way is to choose optimal default setting.
Figure 4: The Advanced Chipset Features
This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the
installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory
resources, such as DRAM and the external cache. It also coordinates communications
between the conventional ISA bus and the PCI bus. It must be stated that these items
should never need to be altered. The default settings have been chosen because they
provide the best operating conditions for your system. The only time you might consider
making any changes would be if you discovered that data was being lost while using your
system.
The first chipset settings deal with CPU access to dynamic random access memory
(DRAM). The default timings have been carefully chosen and should only be altered if
data is being lost. Such a scenario might well occur if your system had mixed speed
DRAM chips installed so that greater delays may be required to preserve the integrity of
the data held in the slower memory chips.
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4.5.4.1 DRAM Timing Selectable
If your DIMM memory has SPD (Serial Presence Detect) 8-pin IC on module, you can set
this option to “By SPD”. System will set your SDRAM clock and timing from the SPD IC. If
the option set as ”Manual”, DRAM clock and timing must be set from items below:
The choice: SPD, Manual.
4.5.4.2 SDRAM CAS Latency Time
When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency
depends on the DRAM timing. Do not reset this field from the default value specified by
the system designer. This controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and
the time that the data actually becomes available.
The choice: 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, and Auto.
4.5.4.3 Active to Precharge delay
When you select “Manual” mode, you can set active to Precharge SDRAM timing delay.
The choice: 7, 6, 5, and Auto.
4.5.4.4 SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay
These are timing of SDRAM CAS Latency and RAS to CAS Delay, calculated by clocks.
They are important parameters affects SDRAM performance.
The choice: 3, 2.
4.5.4.5 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time
The RAS Recharge means the timing to inactive RAS and the timing for DRAM to do
recharge before next RAS can be issued.
The choice: 3, 2.
4.5.4.6 Memory Frequency For
When you select “Auto” mode, Allows DRAM PC 100 or PC 133 Data Integrity mode.
The choice: PC100, PC133, Auto.
4.5.4.7 DRAM Read Thermal Mgmt.
When you select “Manual” mode, you can set DRAM Read Thermal Mgmt.
The choice: Enable, Disable.
4.5.4.8 System BIOS Cacheable
Allows the system BIOS to be cached for faster system performance.
The choice: Enable, Disable.
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4.5.4.9 Video BIOS Cacheable
Allows the video BIOS to be cached for faster video performance.
The choice: Enable, Disable.
4.5.4.10 Video RAM Cacheable
Allows the video RAM to be cached for faster video performance.
The choice: Enable, Disable.
4.5.4.11 Memory Hole At 15M-16M
Enabling this feature reserves 15MB to 16MB memory address space to ISA expansion
cards that specifically require this setting. This makes the memory from 15MB and up
unavailable to the system. Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16MB.
The choice: Enable, Disable.
4.5.4.12 Delayed Transaction
This function is used to meet the latency of PCI cycles to from ISA bus. Try to enable or
disable it, if you have ISA card compatibility problem.
The choice: Enable, Disable.
4.5.4.13 Delay Prior to Thermal
When you system temperature higher, you can set the DRAM access time slowdown
between on 4 min – 32 min delay.
The choice: 4 Min, 8 Min, 16 Min, and 32 Min.
4.5.4.14 AGP Aperture Size (MB)
Choose 32, 64MB. Memory-mapped, graphics data structures can reside in the Graphics
Aperture.
The choice: 4 , 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256.
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4.5.5 Integrated Peripherals Setup Defaults
This section describes I/O resources assignment for all of on-board peripheral devices.
Figure 5: The Integrated Peripherals Features
4.5.5.1 On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE
Select “Enabled” to activate each on-board IDE channel separately, Select “Disabled”, if
you install an add-on IDE Control card.
The choice: Enable, Disable.
4.5.5.2 IDE Primary & Secondary Master/Slave PIO
These four PIO fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of four IDE devices. When
under "Auto" mode, the system automatically set the best mode for each device.
The choice: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, and Mode 4.
4.5.5.3 IDE Primary & Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
When set to “Auto” mode, the system will detect if the hard drive supports Ultra DMA
mode.
The choice: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, and Mode 4.
4.5.5.4 USB Controller
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller.
The choice: Enable, Disable.
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4.5.5.5 USB Keyboard Support
This item lets you enable or disable the USB keyboard driver within the onboard BIOS.
The choice: Enable, Disable.
4.5.5.6 Init Display First
Select “AGP” or “PCI Slot” for system to detect first when boot-up.
The choice: PCI Slot, AGP.
4.5.5.7 IDE HDD Block Mode
This feature enhances disk performance by allowing multi-sector data transfers and
eliminates the interrupt handling time for each sector.
The choice: Enable, Disable.
4.5.5.8 POWER ON Function
This field allows you to use the keyboard to power-on the system. Use Table 3 to
configure this function.
Item Options Description
When this option is selected, move the cursor to the "KB
Power On Password" field and press <Enter>. Enter your
Password Press Enter
Hot Key Ctrl-F1 to Ctrl-F12
Any Key Press Enter Press any key to power-on the system,
Mouse Left Press Enter
Mouse Right Press Enter
Button Only Press Enter System can be power on with Power Button.
Keyboard 98 Press Enter
password. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type in
exactly the same password to confirm, then press
<Enter>.
When this option is selec ted, move the curs or to the " Hot
Key Power On " field to select a function key you would
like to use to power-on the system. The options are from
Ctrl-F1 to Ctrl-F12.
When this option is selec ted, double-clic k the left button of
the mouse to power-on the system.
When this option is selected, double-click the right button
of the mouse to power-on the system.
When this option is selected, press the "wake up" key of
the Windows 98 compatible keyboard to power-on the
system.
Table4 Power On function selections
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4.5.5.9 Onboard FDC Controller
Select “Enabled” to activate the on-board FDC and “Disabled” to activate an add-on FDC.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
4.5.5.10 Onboard Serial Port 1 & 2
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first/second serial port. The default
value for the first serial port is “3F8/IRQ4” and the second serial port is “2F8/IRQ3”.
The choice: Disable, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 3F8/IRQ3, and Auto.
4.5.5.11 UART Mode Select
Select to activate the Infrared transfer function.
The choice: IrDA, ASKIR, Normal.
4.5.5.12 RxD , TxD Active
This choice: Hi, Lo; Lo, Hi; Lo, Lo; Hi, Hi.
4.5.5.13 IR Transmission Delay
If this option is enabled, transmission of data will be slower. This is recommended when
you encounter transmission problem with your device.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
4.5.5.14 UR2 Duplex Mode
Select to activate the Infrared transfer function. This default setting is “Half“.
The choice: Full, Half.
4.5.5.15 Use IR Pin
When you select to IrDA or ASKIR mode, you can define use (TX,RX ) pin.
The choice: RxD2, TxD2; IR-Rx2Tx2.
4.5.5.16 Onboard Parallel Port
Select address and interrupt for the Parallel port.
The choice: Disable, 378/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5, and 3CB/IRQ7.
4.5.5.17 Parallel Port Mode
Select an operating mode for the parallel port.
The choice: SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP, and Normal.
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4.5.5.18 EPP Mode Select
Set parallel port as EPP1.7 or EPP1.9.
The choice: EPP1.7, EPP1.9.
4.5.5.19 ECP Mode Use DMA
Select a DMA channel if parallel port is set as ECP or ECP+EPP.
The choice: 1, 3.
4.5.5.20 PWRON After PWR-Fail
Select the option for the system action after an AC power failure.
Off
On
Former-Sts
When power returns after an AC power failure, the system's power is
off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system.
When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will
automatically power-on.
When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to
the state where you left off before power failure occurs. If the system's
power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when
power returns. If the system's power is on when AC power failure
occurs, the system will power-on when power returns.
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4.5.6 Power Management Setup Defaults
This APM (Advanced Power Management) determines how much power energy setting
below items to handle system power resource can save. The following descriptions will
specify the definition of each item in details.
Figure 6: The Power Management Setup
4.5.6.1 ACPI Function
This item allows you to enable or disable the function of Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface (ACPI) that offers improved power management.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
4.5.6.2 ACPI Suspend Type
This field is used to select the type of Suspend function.
S1 (POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function.
S3 (STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function. Refer to Appendix A.
Enables the Power On Suspend function and Enables the Suspend to
S1&S3
RAM function. Refer to Appendix A.
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4.5.6.3 VGABIOS if S3 Resume
When select S3 or S1&S3 can conveniently Enables VGA BIOS, Suspend to RAM
function and Power On Suspend function.
The choice: Auto, Yes, No.
4.5.6.4 Power Management
Mini Saving System starts power saving function when the inactivity period
exceeds 1 hour.
Max Saving System starts power saving function when the inactivity period
exceeds 1 min.
User Defined Allows user to define the inactivity period before power saving
function activates,
4.5.6.5 Video Off Method
This field defines the video off features. The following options are available: DPMS OFF,
DPMS Reduce ON, Blank Screen, V/H SYNC+Blank, DPMS Standby, and DPMS
Suspend. The DPMS (Display Power Management System) features allow the BIOS to
control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.
The choice: Blank Screen, V/H SYNC+Blank, DPMS.
4.5.6.6 Video Off In Suspend
This option is used to activate the video off feature when the system enter the suspend
mode.
The choice: Yes, No.
4.5.6.7 Suspend Type
System further shuts down all devices and all right select stop Grant or Power on suspend
function.
The choice: stop Grant , PowOn Suspend.
4.5.6.8 MODEM Use IRQ
This item tells the Power Management BIOS which IRQ is assigned to the installed
MODEM.
The choice: NA, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11.
4.5.6.9 Suspend Mode
System further shuts down all devices except for CPU itself. This is the third level of
Power Management.
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4.5.6.10 HDD Pow er Down
This instructs hard drives to shut off while in the Power Management modes.
4.5.6.11 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
When set to “Delay 4 Sec.”, the power button has a dual function where pressing less than
4 seconds will place the system in sleep mode and shut down the system when the button
is held more than 4 seconds. “Instant-Off”, the system will be shut down right away when
the power button is pressed.
The choice: Instant-Off, Delay 4 Sec.
4.5.6.12 CPU Thermal-Throttling
Set the percent of power consumption when CPU over heat.
The choice: 87.5﹪, 75.0﹪, 62.5﹪, 50.0﹪, 37.5﹪, 25.0﹪, 12.5﹪.
4.5.6.13 Wake-Up by PCI card
If your PCI card supports PME (Power Management Event) signal and this item is set as
Enabled, PCI peripherals drive PME signal to wake the system from low-power states S1S5.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
4.5.6.14 Power On by Ring
The option lets you specify enable or disable external Modem Wake Up function. It
powers up the computer when the modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off
mode.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
Note:
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and application
are fully running. After the item is set as enabled, the system must enter to OS
once before system is turned off.
4.5.6.15 Wake up on LAN
This allows you to remotely power up your systems through your network by sending a
wake-up frame or signal. With this feature, you can remotely upload/download data
to/from systems during off-peak hours. Set to Enabled to set this feature. Please refer to
session 2.4.6 for more information.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
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4.5.6.16 USB KB Wake-up From S3
If your USB KB supports PME (Power Management Event) signal and this item is set as
Enabled, USB KB peripherals drive PME signal to wake the system from low-power states
S3.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
4.5.6.17 Resume by Alarm
Set this option to enable or disable the RTC Alarm to Wake Up the system, which is set at
soft off.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
4.5.6.18 Date (of Month) Alarm, Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
Alarm time on Date / Hour / Minute / Second.Set these options to specify the RTC
4.5.6.19 Primary/Secondary IDE 0/1, FDD, COM, LPT Port & PCI PIRQ [A-D] #
These items enable or disable the detection of IDE, floppy, serial, parallel port and PCI
PIRQ [A-D] activities for power down state transition. Actually it detects the read/write
to/from I/O port.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
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4.5.7 PnP/ PCI Setup Defaults
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI (Peripheral Component
Interconnect) is a system that allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing CPU’s
when they communicate with own special components.
All of options described in this section are important and technical and it is strongly
recommended that only experienced users could make any changes to the default
settings.
4.5.7.1 PNP OS installed
This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system.
Please set it as "No " if the operating system has no PnP function or to avoid reassigning
the IRQs by the operating system.
The choice: Yes, No.
4.5.7.2 Reset Configuration Data
In case a conflict occurs after you assign the IRQs or after you configure your system, you
can enable this function to allow your system to automatically reset your configuration and
reassign the IRQs, DMAs, and I/O address.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
4.5.7.3 Resources Controlled By
Default setting is “Auto (ESCD)”. This setting allows the BIOS to self detect setting and
Plug-and-Play devices during start up. The user can select and configure IRQs under
"Manual" mode.
The choice: Auto (ESCD), Manual.
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4.5.7.4 IRQ Resources
These options specify the bus that the named interrupt request lines (IRQs) are used on.
These options allow you to specify IRQs for use by legacy ISA adapter cards. These
options determine if AMIBIOS should remove an IRQ from the pool of available IRQs
passed to BIOS configurable devices. The available IRQ pool is determined by reading
the ESCD NVRAM. If more IRQs must be removed from the pool, the end user can use
these PCI/PnP Setup options to remove the IRQ by assigning the option to the ISA/EISA
setting. Onboard I/O is configurable by AMIBIOS. The IRQs used by onboard I/O are
configured as PCI/PnP. The settings are PCI/PnP or ISA/EISA. The default settings are
PCI/PnP.
4.5.7.5 DMA Resources
Select the devices according to your DMA requirements
4.5.7.6 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Enable this option to correct screen color shifts, when there is a combination of VGA cards,
accelerator cards, or MPEG cards present.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
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4.5.8 PC Health Status Setup Defaults
This setup describes current CPU surface temperature status detected from hardware
monitor sensor. The status showed on screen will include:
4.5.8.1 CPU Warning Temperature
Select to enable or disable the hardware monitor sensor and set the warning temperature.
BIOS Setup Items Optimal Default Failsafe Default Other Options
Disabled,
50/122
53/127
Warning Temperature 75°C /167°F 75°C /167°F
56/133
60°C /140°F,
63°C /145°F,
66°C /151℉,
70°C /158°F,
4.5.8.2 Current System & CPU Temperature (xx°°°°C/xx°°°°F)
The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the temperatures of motherboard and
CPU. These values refresh upon any key entry. The function is optional.
4.5.9 Current CPUFAN , CHASFAN & P WRFAN Speed
The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect chassis fan speed, CPU fan and PWR fan
speed in Rotations Per Minute (RPM). These values refresh upon any key entry in the
BIOS setup screen. The function is optional.
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4.5.9.1 Vcore, Vcc3, +5V, +12V, -12V,-5V, VBAT & 5VSB
The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the voltage output by the voltage
regulators. These values refresh upon any key entry. The function is optional.
4.5.9.2 Shutdown Temperature
When you select “ enable “, the CPU working temperature at over setting. Should be
shutdown PC. “ Disabled “ is close this functions.
BIOS Setup Items Optimal Default Failsafe Default Other Options
Disabled,
60°C /140°F,
Warning Temperature 75°C /167°F 75°C /167°F
65°C /145°F,
70°C /158°F,
75°C /165℉,
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4.5.9.4 CPU Clock Ratio
The Ratio of some latest Intel Corporation fixes CPUs and VIA so the Ratio cannot be
changed with the setting. If it did not fix by CPU manufacturer, it may be changed with the
setting. Over specification operations are not recommended.
4.5.9.5 Auto Detect PCI CLK
If you have the EMI issue, set the option as Enabled, it keeps its interference under
control.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
4.5.9.6 Spread Spectrum
Using the setting “ Enabled “, for EMI testing will increase the system stability. The default
setting is “ Disabled “.
The choice: Disable, Enable.
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4.5.9.7 CPU Host/3v66/PCI Clock
Choose Default, 100, 103, 105, 107,109,111, 114, 117,120, 127, 130 MHz for the external
frequency of your CPU. You can select Default, 66, 69,70,71,73,74,76,78,80,85,87MHz. if
your CPU is 100Mhz FSB and select Default, 100, 103, 105, 107,109,111,114,117, 120,
127 or 130 MHz if the CPU is 100Mhz FSB.
Warning: Over specification operations are not recommended.
The frequency-mapping table of the elements:
CPU Host/3V66 PCI
100 / 66 MHz 33 MHz
103 / 69 MHz 34 MHz
105 / 70 MHz 35 MHz
107 / 71 MHz 36 MHz
109 / 73 MHz 36 MHz
111 / 74 MHz 37 MHz
114 / 76 MHz 38 MHz
117 / 78 MHz 39 MHz
120 / 80 MHz 40 MHz
127 / 85 MHz 42 MHz
130 / 87 MHz 43 MHz
4.5.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
This loads the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These
settings are not optimal and turn off all high performance features. You should use these
values only if you have hardware problems. Highlight this option in the main menu and
press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N
If you want to process, type <Y> and press <Enter>. The default settings will be loaded.
4.5.11 Load Optimized Defaults
This feature loads optimized setting from the BIOS ROM. Use the default values as
standard values for your system. Highlight this option in the main menu and press <Enter>.
The message below will appear.
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Type <Y> and press <Enter> to load the Setup default values.
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4.5.12 Set Supervisor/User Password
You can assign, modify, or cancel password settings. To modify, highlight “Set Supervisor
Password” or “Set User Password” and press the <Enter> key. The screen will prompt you
(“Enter Password:”). Enter your password. The maximum size of the password is 8
characters. System will prompt you to reenter the password to verify. Remember the
passwords are case sensitive.
If you want to remove the passwords, either delete passwords or press <Enter> when
prompting for new password.
If you want it to require password upon initial system startup and upon entering the CMOS
Setup Utility, you will need to change the selection of the (Security Option) under
(Advanced BIOS Features) to “System”.
If the setting is “Setup”, the system will only require the pa ssword you activate CMOS
Setup Utility.
4.5.13 Save & Exit Setup
When all the changes have been made, highlight "Save & Exit Setup" and press <Enter>.
The message below will appear:
Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? N
Type "Y" and press <Enter>. The modifications you have made will be written into the
CMOS memory, and the system will reboot.
4.5.14 Exit Without Saving
When you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight "Exit Without
Saving" and press <Enter>, the message below will appear:
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
Type "Y" and press <Enter>. The system will reboot.
4.6 Flash BIOS Utility
Utilize Award Flash BIOS programming utility to update on-board BIOS for the future new
BIOS version. Please contact your technical window to get this utility if necessary.
Note:
Remark or delete any installed Memory Management Utility (such as HIMEM.SYS,
EMM386.EXE, QEMM.EXE, …, etc.) in the CONFIG.SYS files before running
Flash-programming utility.
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5. Driver Installation
5.1 Driver Installation for Ethernet Adapter
5.1.1 Windows 9x
The best way to install the driver for the Ethernet controller is to use the plug and play
system of Windows 9x. The following procedures illustrate how the installation can be
done.
1. If a driver for the Ethernet controller is already installed, it must be removed first. This
can be done by following the steps shown below.
• Click the ‘Start’ button, click on ‘Settings’ and on ‘Control panel’ to open the
control panel. Your display should now look as below (possibly with different size
and icons):
• Double click the ‘System’ icon (highlighted above).
• Select the ‘Device Manager’ tab.
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• If the ‘Network adapters’ line is present, expand the line and remove the PCI
Ethernet Adapter. This is done by selecting the line and clicking the ‘Remove’
button. Before removal of the adapter(s), your screen might look like this:
• When all adapters are removed (or none were present), a new driver can be
installed now.
2. Reboot the computer.
3. During the boot up the network adapter should be detected as shown below. Click the
‘Next’ button.
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4. Click the ‘Next’ button to continue the driver installation.
5. Specify the location of network adapter and click ‘Next’ (see below).
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6. Click the ‘Next’ button to install the network adapter driver.
7. Click the ‘Next’ button.
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8. Click the ‘Finish’ button.
9. To complete the installation, reboot the computer by clicking the ‘Yes’ button in the
window shown below.
10.After the system restarts, the network adapter should be installed. Protocols, clients etc.
may now be installed for the network in use. Further configuration of the adapter may
be made in the ‘Advanced’ section of the driver properties. These options may be
accessed through the ‘Network’ icon in the control panel (Select the network adapter,
click the ‘Properties’ button and select the ‘Advanced’ tab).
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5.1.2 Windows NT 4.0 Ethernet Installation
A driver for the Intel 82559 Ethernet controller on board is included in the attached
supporting CD-ROM. The driver for this adapter is denoted ‘Intel® PRO Adapter’. This
driver may be installed in two ways:
• During the installation process where the network may be configured as an integrated
part. In this case the adapter may be chosen or auto-detected when the network
adapter is to be installed.
• In the network settings after Windows NT 4.0 is installed.
The following procedures describe the steps to install the Network adapter driver on
Windows NT 4.0.
1. Click the ‘Start’ button on the task bar. Select ‘Settings’ and ‘Control Panel’ to start the
control panel as shown below:
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2. Double click the ‘Network’ icon and click the ‘Adapters’ tab on the following window. A
window as the one shown below should now appear.
3. Click the ‘Add...’ button, and the following window should appear.
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4. Click the ‘Have Disk…’ button to install the Network adapter driver from CD-ROM. A
window as the one shown below should now appear.
5. Locate the path of Network adapter driver and click the ‘OK’ button.
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6. Select the ‘Intel® PRO Adapter’ from the list (as shown below) and click the ‘OK’ button.
The Network adapter driver should now be installed.
7. After the driver installation is complete, Protocols, Services etc. may now be configured
for the network to be used. An example is shown below.
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8. Click ‘Close’ to accept the settings.
9. IP Address, DNS etc. may now be configured for the network to be used. Click ‘OK’ to
accept the settings.
10.To complete the driver installation, reboot the computer by clicking the ‘Yes’ button in
the window shown below.
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5.2 Driver Installation for Display Adapter
5.2.1 Windows 9x
The following steps will install the d isplay driver for the ‘SiS315 ’ displa y controller.
1. Find the directory of the driver disk with SiS315 VGA driver. Double click the icon
‘315w98me’ on the folder. This should start the driver setup process as shown below:
2. Waiting for the InstallShield Wizard to prepare the setup program.
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3. Click the ‘Next’ to continue the driver install. If you want to stop the installation, click
the ‘Cancel’.
4. Choose to click the ‘Typical ’/ ‘Compact’/ ‘Custom’ to install the display driver. If you
want to change the default destination directory, click the ‘Browse’.
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5. Click the ‘Next’ to continue the display driver installation.
6. Click the ‘Next’ to continue the display driver installation. The driver files will now be
read and the display adapter is shown as the following. Click the ‘Next’ button to install
the display driver.
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7. To complete the display driver installation, reboot the computer by clicking the ‘Yes’
button in the window shown below.
8. Further configuration of the display adapter may be made from the ‘Display Properties’
window (follow step 1 above). The ‘Settings’ tab allows you to change resolution,
number of colours etc. as shown below. Click the ‘Advanced..’ bottom to go into the
detail display information as shown in below.
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9. The ‘Information’ tab allows you to get the information for SiS315 display controller.
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Appendix A: BIOS Revisions
BIOS Rev.
New Features
Bugs/Problems Solved
Known Problems
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Appendix B: System Resources
Memory Map
The following table indicates memory map of ECB-870. The address ranges specify the
runtime code length.
Address Range Description Note
000A0000h-000BFFFFh PCI bus
000A0000h-000BFFFFh Intel(R) 845 Chipset Processor to AGP Controller - 1A31
000A0000h-000BFFFFh SiS Compatible VGA
000D0000h-000DFFFFh PCI bus
38000000h-FEBFFFFFh PCI bus
FEC01000h-FEDFFFFFh PCI bus
FEE01000h-FFAFFFFFh PCI bus
E4000000h-E5FFFFFFh
D0000000h-DFFFFFFFh
D0000000h-DFFFFFFFh
Intel(R) 845 Chipset Processor to AGP Controller - 1A31
Intel(R) 845 Chipset Processor to AGP Controller - 1A31
Intel(R) 845 Chipset Processor to AGP Controller - 1A31
E0000000h-E3FFFFFFh SiS Compatible VGA
E7041000h-E7041FFFh Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Desktop Adapter
E7040000h-E7040FFFh Intel(R) GD82559ER PCI Adapter
E7000000h-E701FFFFh Intel(R) GD82559ER PCI Adapter
E7020000h-E703FFFFh Win2000 Promise FastTrak100 (tm) Lite Controller
FFB80000h-FFBFFFFFh Intel(R) 82802 Firmware Hub Device
00000000h-0009FFFFh System board
FFB00000h-FFB7FFFFh System board
FFF00000h-FFFFFFFFh System board
FEC00000h-FEC0FFFFh System board
FEE00000h-FEE0FFFFh System board
00100000h-00FFFFFF Motherboard resources
000F0000-000F3FFF Motherboard resources
000F4000-000F7FFF Motherboard resources
000F8000-000FBFFF Motherboard resources
000FC000-000FFFFF Motherboard resources
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