ESM-2850
Intel Pentium® M/Celeron® M ETXexpress Module
User’s Manual
2nd Ed – 22 September 2006
Part No. 2047285001R
ESM-2850
FCC Statement
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES. OPERATION IS
SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE 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.
Notice
This guide is designed for experienced users to setup the system within the shortest time.
For detailed information, please always refer to the electronic user's manual.
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Disclaimer
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including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve
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purposes only. Evalue Technology Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such
application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
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Evalue Customer Services
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Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you 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
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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
quality-control 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.
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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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Contents
1. Getting Started............................................................................................................9
1.1 Safety Precautions....................................................................................................9
1.2 Packing List...............................................................................................................9
1.3 Document Amendment History...............................................................................10
1.4 Manual Objectives...................................................................................................11
1.5 System Specifications.............................................................................................12
1.6 Architecture Overview.............................................................................................13
1.6.1 Block Diagram................................................................................................................................ 13
1.6.2 Intel NQ82915GM and FW82801FMB ICH6-M ............................................................................. 14
1.6.3 Ethernet..........................................................................................................................................16
2. Hardware Configuration...........................................................................................17
2.1 Product Overview....................................................................................................18
2.2 Installation Procedure .............................................................................................19
2.2.1 Processor Installation..................................................................................................................... 19
2.2.2 Main Memory.................................................................................................................................. 20
2.3 Jumper and Connector List.....................................................................................22
2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors ...............................................................................23
2.4.1 CPU Frequency Select / Clear CMOS (SW1)................................................................................ 23
2.4.2 ETX Express Connector 1 (CN1A)................................................................................................. 24
2.4.3 ETX Express Connector 2 (CN1B)................................................................................................. 33
3 BIOS Setup................................................................................................................39
3.1 Starting Setup .........................................................................................................40
3.2 Using Setup ............................................................................................................41
3.3 Getting Help............................................................................................................42
3.4 In Case of Problems................................................................................................42
3.5 Main Menu..............................................................................................................43
3.5.1 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................................................. 44
3.5.2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................................................. 46
3.5.3 Advanced Chipset Features........................................................................................................... 50
3.5.4 Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................................................... 54
3.5.5 Power Management Setup............................................................................................................. 58
3.5.6 PnP / PCI Configuration................................................................................................................. 61
3.5.7 PC Health Status............................................................................................................................ 62
3.5.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.................................................................................................................. 63
3.5.9 Load Optimized Defaults................................................................................................................ 63
3.5.10 Set Supervisor / User Password................................................................................................ 64
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3.5.11 Save & Exit Setup...................................................................................................................... 65
3.5.12 Exit Without Save....................................................................................................................... 66
4 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................................67
4.1 Install Chipset Driver (For Intel NQ82915GM) ........................................................68
4.2 Install Display Driver (For Intel NQ82915GM).........................................................69
4.3 Install Audio Driver (For VIA VT1616).....................................................................70
4.4 Install Ethernet Driver (For Marvell 88E8053 Gigabit LAN).....................................71
5 Measurement Drawing .............................................................................................73
Appendix A: BIOS Revisions..........................................................................................75
Appendix B: AWARD BIOS POST Messages ................................................................76
Overview............................................................................................................................77
Post Beep..........................................................................................................................77
Error Messages .................................................................................................................77
1. CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED.........................................................................................................77
2. CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR.............................................................................................................77
3. DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER............................................ 77
4. DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP.............................................. 77
5. DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY...................................................................................... 78
6. DISPLAY TYPE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT..................................................................... 78
7. EISA Configuration Checksum Error PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY................... 78
8. EISA Configuration Is Not Complete PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY................... 78
9. ERROR ENCOUNTERED INITIALIZING HARD DRIVE.................................................................... 78
10. ERROR INITIALIZING HARD DISK CONTROLLER..................................................................... 78
11. FLOPPY DISK CNTRLR ERROR OR NO CNTRLR PRESENT ................................................... 78
12. Invalid EISA Configuration PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY.............................. 79
13. KEYBOARD ERROR OR NO KEYBOARD PRESENT................................................................. 79
14. Memory Address Error at .............................................................................................................. 79
15. Memory parity Error at ................................................................................................................... 79
16. MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT................................................................. 79
17. Memory Verify Error at .................................................................................................................. 79
18. OFFENDING ADDRESS NOT FOUND......................................................................................... 79
19. OFFENDING SEGMENT: ..............................................................................................................79
20. PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT ......................................................................................................... 80
21. PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI, F2 TO REBOOT ........................................................................... 80
22. RAM PARITY ERROR - CHECKING FOR SEGMENT ... ............................................................. 80
23. Should Be Empty But EISA Board Found PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY....... 80
24. Should Have EISA Board But Not Found PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY ....... 80
25. Slot Not Empty ............................................................................................................................... 80
26. SYSTEM HALTED, (CTRL-ALT-DEL) TO REBOOT .................................................................... 80
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27. Wrong Board In Slot PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY........................................ 81
28. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) → Unable to reset floppy subsystem................................................... 81
29. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) → Floppy Type dismatch..................................................................... 81
30. Hard Disk(s) fail (80) → HDD reset failed.................................................................................... 81
31. Hard Disk(s) fail (40) → HDD controller diagnostics failed.......................................................... 81
32. Hard Disk(s) fail (20) → HDD initialization error.......................................................................... 81
33. Hard Disk(s) fail (10) → Unable to recalibrate fixed disk............................................................. 81
34. Hard Disk(s) fail (08) → Sector Verify failed................................................................................ 81
35. Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key........................................................................................ 81
36. Keyboard error or no keyboard present......................................................................................... 81
37. Manufacturing POST loop.............................................................................................................. 81
38. BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted. ................................................................................ 81
39. Memory test fail.............................................................................................................................. 81
40. POST Codes.................................................................................................................................. 82
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1. Getting Started
1.1 Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your
chassis 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.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before
touching the CPU card. 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 static-shielded
bag when they are not in the chassis.
1.2 Packing List
Before you begin installing your single board, please make sure that the
following materials have been shipped:
z 1 x ESM-2850 Intel Pentium® M/Celeron® M ETXexpress Board
z 1 x Quick Installation Guide
z 1 x CD-ROM or DVD-ROM contains the followings:
— User’s Manual (this manual in PDF file)
— Ethernet driver and utilities
— VGA drivers and utilities
— Audio drivers and utilities
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1.3 Document Amendment History
Revision Date By Comment
1st Feb. 2006 Vicky Lin Initial Release
2nd Sep. 2006 Vicky Lin 1) 2.4.2 Signals of CN1A modified
2) 2.4.3 Signals of CN1B modified
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1.4 Manual Objectives
This manual describes in detail the Evalue Technology ESM-2850 series 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.
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface
with ESM-2850 series 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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1.5 System Specifications
System
CPU
BIOS
System Chipset
System Memory
Watchdog Timer
Expansion
I/O
MIO
USB
DIO
Display
Chipset
Display Memory
Supports 90nm Intel® µFC-PGA 478 / µFC-BGA 479 Pentium® M /
Celeron® M CPU Note: Available in different CPU speeds by request
Award 512 KB Flash BIOS
Intel® NQ82915GM GMCH/FW82801FBM ICH6-M
One 200-pin DDR2 SODIMM socket supports up to 1 GB DDR2 533
SDRAM
Reset: 1 sec.~255 min. and 1 sec. or 1 min./step (from the base board)
Four PCI slots (PCI Rev. 2.3 compliant), three PCI Express x1 slot, one
PCI Express x16 slot
2 x EIDE (Ultra DMA 100), 2 x SATA
8 x USB 2.0 ports
4-bit GPI and 4-bit GPO
Intel® NQ82915GM GMCH integrated Extreme Graphics controller
Intel® DVMT 3.0 supports up to 128 MB video memory
Resolution
Dual Display
LVDS
TV-Out
Audio
Chipset
Ethernet
LAN
Ethernet Interface
Mechanical & Environmental
Power Requirement
Power Type
Operation Temperature
Operating Humidity
CRT mode: 2048 x 1536 @ 32 bpp (85 Hz)
LCD/Simultaneous mode: 1600 x 1200 @ 16 bpp (60 Hz)
CRT + LVDS
Dual-channel 18-bit LVDS
Intel® NQ82915GM GMCH integrated TV interface supports HDTV
Intel® FW82801FBM ICH6-M
Marvell 88E8053
1000Base-T Fast Ethernet compatible
+5 V @ 0.24 A, +12 V @ 3.51 A, +3.3 V @ 0.04 A, 5 Vsb @ 0.42 A (with
Intel® Pentium® M 1.86 GHz & 256 MB DDR2 533 SDRAM)
ATX
0~60°C (32~140°F)
0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing
Size ( L x W )
Weight
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5" x 3.7" (125 mm x 95 mm)
0.44 lbs (0.2 Kg)
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1.6 Architecture Overview
1.6.1 Block Diagram
The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of ESM-2850
series.
The following sections provide detail information about the functions provided onboard.
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1.6.2 Intel NQ82915GM and FW82801FMB ICH6-M
The Mobile Intel® 915GM Express Chipset for Embedded Computing, consisting of the
Intel® 915GM Graphic Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) and Intel® I/O Controller Hub 6-M
(ICH6-M), is an optimized integrated graphics solution with a 400 MHz and 533 MHz
front-side bus. The integrated 32-bit 3D graphics engine, based on Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 900 (Intel® GMA 900) architecture, operates at core speeds of up to 320 MHz.
It features a lowpower design, is validated with the Intel® Pentium® M and Intel® Celeron®
M processors on 90nm process, and supports up to 2 GB system memory.
Intel’s platform architecture delivers the performance and high scalability required for
today’s cutting-edge embedded computing applications. The Intel 915GM GMCH and
ICH6-M are part of Intel’s comprehensive validation process that enables fast deployment
of next-generation platforms to maximize competitive advantage while minimizing
development risks.
Intel 915GM chipset adds enhancements for the following areas:
• System Memory
• PCI Express Based Graphics (discrete graphics devices)
• Intel Graphics enhancements:
• DVMT 3.0 support
• Zone Rendering 2.0 support
• Quad pixel pipe rendering engine
• Pixel Shader 2.0 support
• 4x Faster Setup Engine
• TV Out Support
• HDTV resolution support
• LVDS support
• Wide panel support
• Ambient Light Sense support for automatic backlight brightness adjustments
• Intel Display Power Savings Technology 2.0 support
• Integrated PWM interface for LCD Backlight Inverter Control
• Direct Media Interface (DMI)
The GMCH integrates a system memory DDR controller with two, 64-bit wide interfaces.
Only double Data Rate (DDR) memory is supported; consequently, the buffers support
DDR SSTL_2 signaling interfaces. The memory controller interface is fully configurable
through a set of control registers.
Three system memory modes of operation supported are:
• Single Channel mode
• Dual Channel Asymmetric mode
• Dual Channel Symmetric mode
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The GMCH contains one 16-lane (x16) PCI Express port intended for an external PCI
Express Based graphics card. The PCI Express port is fully compliant to the PCI Express
Base Specification revision 1.0a. The x16 port operates at a data rate of 2.5 GB/s while
employing 8b/10b encoding. This allows a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 40 GB/s each
direction. Intel 915GM/ PM may also be configured as PCI Express x1 port.
The GMCH is capable of driving a CRT, LCD panel, Analog TV and/or two SDVO devices
(SDVO ports are mixed with PCI Express). The display is the defining portion of a graphics
controller. The display converts a set of source images or surfaces, combines them and
sends them out at the proper timing to an output interface connected to a display device.
Along the way, the data can be converted from one format to another, stretched or shrunk,
and color corrected or gamma converted.
The GMCH supports two SDVO ports multiplexed with PCI Express Graphics interface.
The SDVO ports are capable of driving a variety of external TV-Out, TMDS, and LVDS
transmitter devices. SDVO devices are capable of driving a standard progressive scan
analog monitor with resolutions up to 2048x1536 at 75 Hz. This interface may be
configured for as PCI Express x1 port also.
DMI is a point -to- point connection from the GMCH to the ICH6-M.
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1.6.3 Ethernet
1.6.3.1 Marvell 88EE8053 Gigabit Ethernet Controller
The single-chip PCI Express based 88E8053 device is ideally suited for LAN on
motherboard (LOM) and Network Interface Card (NIC) applications. The 88E8053 device is
compliant with the PCI Express 1.0a specification. Offered in a 9 x 9 mm, 64-pin QFN
package, the 88E8053 reduces board space required for Gigabit LOM implementation
significantly.
• PCI Express Features:
PCI Express base specification 1.0a compliant
X1 PCI Express interface with 2.5 GHz singaling
Active state power management (Los) support
Advanced error reporting
• MAC/PHY Features:
Configurable 48 KB deep buffer
Descriptor bursting and caching
Message signalled interrupts
TCP segmentation offload/Large-send support
On-chip VLAN insertion and removal
TCP, IP, UDP Checksum offload
Interrupt moderation Jumbo Frame support
Compliant to 802.3x flow control support
IEEE 802.1p and 802.1q support
10/100/1000 IEEE 802.3 compliant
Automatic MDI/MDIX crossover at all speeds
• Manageability:
Wake On LAN (WOL) power management support compliant to ACPI 2.0
sepcification
Out of the box WOL support
Wake On Link
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for remote boot (PXE 2.1)
Smart Power down when link is not detected
Marvell virtual Cable Tester (VCT) for advanced cable diagnostics
• Others:
LOM disable pin
Power regulator outputs for 2.5V and 1.2V supplies
Tow Wire Serial Interface (TWSI) for VPD EEPROM
9 mm x 9 mm, 64-pin QFN package
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2. Hardware
Configuration
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2.1 Product Overview
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2.2 Installation Procedure
This chapter explains you the instructions of how to setup your system.
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 ATXPWR.
5. Turn on the power.
6. Enter the BIOS setup by pressing the delete key during boot up. Use the “LOAD BIOS
DEFAULTS” feature. The Integrated 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 utilized, make sure the panel voltage is correctly set before
connecting the display cable and turning on the power.
2.2.1 Processor Installation
2.2.1.1 Installing Pentium M CPU
• The processor socket comes with a screw to secure the processor, please unlock the
screw first.
• Position the CPU above the socket and the gold triangular mark on the CPU must
align with pin 1 of the CPU socket. Then Insert the CPU gently seated in place.
• Turn the screw to the lock position.
Unlock
Pin 1 of the
socket
Lock
Gold
triangular
mark
Note: Do not force the CPU into the socket. It may bend the pins and damage the
CPU.
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2.2.1.2 Removing CPU
• Unlock the Pentium M processor.
• Carefully lift up the existing CPU to remove it from the socket.
• Follow the steps of installing a CPU to change to another one.
2.2.2 Main Memory
ESM-2850 series provide two 200-pin SODIMM sockets to support DDR2 533 SDRAM.
The total maximum memory size is 1 GB.
DIMM1
Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
both the board and the components.
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• Locate the DIMM socket on the board.
• Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully. Keep away of touching its connectors.
• Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot.
• Firmly press the modules into the socket automatically snaps into the mounting notch.
Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fit in one
direction.
Mounting Notch
Notch Key
Ejector
200-pin DDR2 DIMM
• To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward
simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module.
Note:
(1) Please do not change any DDR2 SDRAM parameter in BIOS setup to increase
your system’s performance without acquiring technical information in advance.
(2) Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or
optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are
discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly.
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2.3 Jumper and Connector List
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.
Connectors on the board are linked to external devices such as hard disk drives, a
keyboard, or floppy drives. In addition, the board has a number of jumpers that allow you to
configure your system to suit your application.
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.
The following tables list the function of each of the board's jumpers and connectors.
Jumpers
Label Function Note
SW1
CPU Frequency Select / Clear CMOS Switch
Connectors
Label Function Note
CN1A
ETX Express connector 1
CN1B
DIMM1
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ETX Express connector 2
200-pin SODIMM socket
2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors
2.4.1 CPU Frequency Select / Clear CMOS (SW1)
CPU Frequency Select
User’s Manual
(Bit 1 & 2)
* Default
Auto Detected*
Protect*
Clear CMOS
(Bit 3)
100 MHz
Clear CMOS
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2.4.2 ETX Express Connector 1 (CN1A)
Signal PIN PIN Signal
(Rear side)
GND
GBE0_MD3-
GBE0_MD3+
GBE0_Link100#
GBE0_Link1000#
GBE0_MD2-
GBE0_MD2+
GBE0_Link#
GBE0_MD1-
GBE0_MD1+
A1 B1
A2 B2
A3 B3
A4 B4
A5 B5
A6 B6
A7 B7
A8 B8
A9 B9
A10 B10
GND
GBE0_ACT#
LPC_FRAME#
LPC_AD0
LPC_AD1
LPC_AD2
LPC_AD3
LPC_DRQ0#
LPC_DRQ1#
LPC_CLK
GND
GBE0_MD0-
GBE0_MD0+
+2.5V
SUS_S3#
SATA0_TX+
A11 B11
A12 B12
A13 B13
A14 B14
A15 B15
A16 B16
GND
PWRBTN#
SMB_CK
SMB_DTA
SMB_ALERT#
SATA1_TX+
SATA0_TX-
SUS_S4#
SATA0_RX+
SATA0_RX-
GND
SATA2_TX+
SATA2_TX-
SUS_S5#
SATA2_RX+
SATA2_RX-
BATLOW#
ATA_ACT#
AC_SYNC
AC_RST#
A17 B17
A18 B18
A19 B19
A20 B20
A21 B21
A22 B22
A23 B23
A24 B24
A25 B25
A26 B26
A27 B27
A28 B28
A29 B29
A30 B30
SATA1_TXSUS_STAT#
SATA1_RX+
SATA1_RX-
GND
SATA3_TX+
SATA3_TX-
PWR_OK
SATA3_RX+
SATA3_RX-
WDT
AC_SDIN2
AC_SDIN1
AC_SDIN0
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Signal PIN PIN Signal
(Rear side)
GND
AC_BITCLK
AC_SDOUT
NC
THRMTRIP#
USB6-
USB6+
USB_6_7_OC#
USB4-
USB4+
A31 B31
A32 B32
A33 B33
A34 B34
A35 B35
A36 B36
A37 B37
A38 B38
A39 B39
A40 B40
GND
SPKR
I2C_CK
I2C_DAT
THRM#
USB7USB7-
USB_4_5_OC#
USB5-
USB5+
GND
USB2-
USB2+
USB_2_3_OC#
USB0-
USB0+
A41 B41
A42 B42
A43 B43
A44 B44
A45 B45
A46 B46
GND
USB3-
USB3+
USB_0_1_OC#
USB1-
USB1+
VCC_RTC
NC
NC
LPC_SERIRQ
GND
NC
NC
GPI0
NC
NC
GND
NC
NC
GND
A47 B47
A48 B48
A49 B49
A50 B50
A51 B51
A52 B52
A53 B53
A54 B54
A55 B55
A56 B56
A57 B57
A58 B58
A59 B59
A60 B60
NC
NC
SYS_RESET#
RSMRST#
GND
NC
NC
GPO1
NC
NC
GPO2
NC
NC
GND
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(Rear side)
PCIE_TX2+
PCIE_TX2-
GPI1
PCIE_TX1+
PCIC_TX1-
GND
GPI2
PCIE_TX0+
PCIE_TX0-
GND
A61 B61
A62 B62
A63 B63
A64 B64
A65 B65
A66 B66
A67 B67
A68 B68
A69 B69
A70 B70
PCIE_RX2+
PCIE_RX2-
GPO3
PCIE_RX1+
PCIE_RX1-
WAKE0#
WAKE1#
PCIE_RX0+
PCIE_RX0-
GND
Txout0
Txout0#
Txout1
Txout1#
Txout2
Txout2#
A71 B71
A72 B72
A73 B73
A74 B74
A75 B75
A76 B76
E_Txout0
E_Txout0#
E_Txout1
E_Txout1#
E_Txout2
E_Txout2#
DIGON
NC
NC
GND
Txclk
Txclk#
I2C_CLK
I2C_DAT
GPI3
KBE_RST#
KBD_A20GATE
PCIE0_CK_REF+
PCIE0_CK_REF-
GND
A77 B77
A78 B78
A79 B79
A80 B80
A81 B81
A82 B82
A83 B83
A84 B84
A85 B85
A86 B86 VCC_5V_SBY
A87 B87 VCC_5V_SBY
A88 B88
A89 B89
A90 B90
NC
NC
ENBKL#
GND
E_Txclk
E_Txclk#
BIASON
VCC_5V_SBY
VCC_5V_SBY
NC
VGA_RED
GND
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(Rear side)
NC A91 B91
NC A92 B92
GPO0
NC A94 B94
NC A95 B95
GND
+12V
+12V
+12V
GND
A93 B93
A96 B96
A97 B97
A98 B98
A99 B99
A100 B100
VGA_GRN
VGA_BLU
VGA_HSYNC
VGA_VSYNC
VGA_ I2C_CK
2
VGA_ I
C_DAT
Pb
Y
Pr
GND
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V
A101 B101
A102 B102
A103 B103
A104 B104
A105 B105
A106 B106
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V
GND
A107 B107
A108 B108
A109 B109
A110 B110
+12V
+12V
+12V
GND
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2.4.2.1 Signal Description – ETX Express Connector 1 (CN1A)
2.4.2.1.1 Audio Signals
Signal Signal Description
AC_SYNC 48kHz fixed-rate, sample-synchronization signal to the CODEC(s)
AC_RST# Reset output to AC97 CODEC, active low.
AC_SDIN[0:2] Serial TDM data inputs from up to 3 CODECs.
AC_BITCLK 12.228 MHz serial data clock generated by the external CODEC(s)
AC_SDOUT Serial TDM data output to the CODEC.
2.4.2.1.2 Gigabit Ethernet Signals
Signal Signal Description
Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0: Media Dependent Interface Differential Pairs 0,1,2,3.
The MDI can operate in 1000, 100 and 10 Mbit / sec modes. Some pairs are
unused in some modes, per the following:
1000B-T 100B-T 10B-T
GBE0_MD[0:3] +/-
GBE0_ACT# Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0 activity indicator, active low.
GBE0_Link# Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0 link indicator, active low.
GBE0_Link100# Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0 100 Mbit / sec link indicator, active lo w.
GBE0_Lin1000# Gigabit Ethernet Controller 0 1000 Mbit / sec link indicator, active low.
MDI[0]+/- B1_DA+/ TX+/- TX+/-
MDI[1]+/ B1_DB+/ RX+/- RX+/MDI[2]+/ B1_DC+/ X X
MDI[3]+/ B1_DD+/ X X
2.4.2.1.3 GPIO Signals
Signal Signal Description
GPI[0:3] General purpose input pins. Pulled high internally on the module.
GPO[0:3] General purpose output pins. Upon a hardware reset, these outputs will be low.
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2.4.2.1.4 Flat Panel LVDS Signals
Signal Signal Description
BIASON Controls panel contrast voltage.
DIGON Controls p an el digital power.
ENBKL# Controls backlight power enable.
2
C interface for panel parameter EEPROM. This EERPOM is mounted on the
I
I2C_DAT, I2C_CLK
LVDS receiver. The data in the EEPROM allows the EXT module to automatically
set the proper timing parameters for a specific LCD panel.
2.4.2.1.5 LPC Signals
Signal Signal Description
LPC_FRAME# LPC frame indicates the start of an LPC cycle
LPC_AD[0:3] LPC multiplexed address, command and data bus
LPC_DRQ[0:1]# LPC serial DMA request
LPC_CLK LPC clock output - 33MHz nominal
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LPC_SERIRQ LPC serial int errupt
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Signal Signal Description
I2C_CK General purpose I2C port clock output
I2C_DAT General purpose I2C port data I/O line
SPKR Output for audio enunciator - the "speaker" in PC-AT systems
BIOS_DISABLE#
KB_RST#
KB_A20GATE
Module BIOS disable input. Pull low to disable module BIOS. Used to allow
off-module BIOS implementations.
Input to module from (optional) external keyboard controller that can force a reset.
Pulled high on the module. This is a legacy artifact of the PC-AT.
Input to module from (optional) external keyboard controller that can be used to
control the CPU A20 gate line. The A20GATE restricts the memory access to the
bottom megabyte and is a legacy artifact of the PC-AT. Pulled low on the module.
2.4.2.1.7 PCI Express Signals
Signal Signal Description
PCIE_TX[0:2] +/- PCI Express Differential Transmit Pair 0-2
PCIE_RX[0:2] +/- PCI Express Differential Receive Pair 0-2
PCIE0_CK_REF+/-
Reference clock output for PCI Express lanes 0-7 and for PCI Express Graphics
lanes 0-15
2.4.2.1.8 Power Signals
Signal Signal Description
VCC_5V_SBY
VCC_RTC
Standby power input: +5.0V nominal. See Electrical Specifications for allowable
input range. If VCC5_SBY is used, all available VCC_5V_SBY pins on the
connector(s) must be used. Only used for standby and suspend functions. May be
left unconnected if these functions are not used in the system design.
Real-time clock circuit-power input. Nominally +3.0V. See Electrical Specifications
section for details.
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Signal Signal Description
SUS_S3# Indicates system is in Suspend to RAM state. Active low output.
SUS_S4# Indicates system is in Suspend to Disk state. Active low output.
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SUS_S5#
BATLOW# Indicates that external battery is low
PWRBTN# Power button to bring system out of S5 (soft off), active on rising edge.
SMB_CK
SMB_DTA
SMB_ALERT#
SUS_STAT# Indicates imminent suspend operation; used to notify LPC devices
PWR_OK Power OK from main power supply
THRMTRIP# Active low output indicating that the CPU has entered thermal shutdown.
THRM# Input from off-module temp sensor in dicating and over-temp situation.
SYS_RESET#
Indicates system is in Soft Off state. Also known as "PS_ON" and can be used to
control an ATX power supply.
System Management Bus bidirectional clock line. Power sourced through 5V
standby rail and main power rails.
System Management Bus bidirectional data line. Power sourced through 5V
standby rail and main power rails.
System Management Bus Alert - input can be used to generate an SMI# (System
Management Interrupt) or to wake the system. Power sourced through 5V standby
rail and main power rails.
Reset button input. Active low input. System is held in hardware reset while this
input is low, and comes out of reset upon release.
RSMRST#
WAKE0# PCI Express wake up signal
WAKE1# General purpose wake up signal
Resume reset input, active low. Resets power plane logic. May be left open on
carrier board if not used.
2.4.2.1.10 SATA Signals
Signal Signal Description
SATA[0:3]_TX +/- Serial ATA Channel 0-3 transmit differential pair.
SATA[0:3]_RX +/- Serial ATA Channel 0-3receive differential pair.
ATA_ACT# ATA (parallel and serial) activity indicator, active low.
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2.4.2.1.11 TV Out Signals
Signal Signal Description
TVDAC Channel A Output supports the following:
Pb
Y
Pr
Composite: CVBS signal
Component: Chrominance (Pb) analog signal.
TVDAC Channel B Output supports the following:
S-Video: Luminance analog signal.
Component: Luminance (Y) analog signal.
TVDAC Channel C Output supports the following:
S-Video: Chrominance analog signal.
Component: Chrominance (Pr) analog signal.
2.4.2.1.12 VGA Signals
Signal Signal Description
VGA_RED
VGA_GRN
VGA_BLU
Red for monitor. Analog DAC output, designed to drive a 37.5-Ohm equivalent
load.
Green for monitor. Analog DAC output, designed to drive a 37.5-Ohm equivalent
load.
Blue for monitor. Analog DAC output, designed to drive a 37.5-Ohm equivalent
load.
VGA_HSYNC Horizontal sync output to VGA monitor
VGA_VSYNC Vertical sync output to VGA monitor
VGA_ I2C_CK
VGA_ I2C_DAT
DDC clock line (I2C port dedicated to identify VGA monitor capabilities)
DDC data line.
2.4.2.1.13 USB Signals
Signal Signal Description
USB[0:7] +/- USB differential pairs, channels 0 through 7
USB_0_1_OC# USB over-current sense, USB channels 0 and 1
USB_2_3_OC# USB over-current sense, USB channels 2 and 3
USB_4_5_OC# USB over-current sense, USB channels 4 and 5
USB_6_7_OC# USB over-current sense, USB channels 6 and 7
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2.4.3 ETX Express Connector 2 (CN1B)
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Signal PIN PIN Signal
(Rear side)
GND
IDE_D7
IDE_D6
IDE_D3
IDE_D15
IDE_D8
IDE_D9
IDE_D2
IDE_D13
IDE_D1
C1 D1
C2 D2
C3 D3
C4 D4
C5 D5
C6 D6
C7 D7
C8 D8
C9 D9
C10 D10
GND
IDE_D5
IDE_D10
IDE_D11
IDE_D12
IDE_D4
IDE_D0
IDE_REQ#
IDE_IOW#
IDE_ACK#
GND
IDE_D14
IDE_IORDY
IDE_IOR#
PCI_PME#
PCI_GNT2#
C11 D11
C12 D12
C13 D13
C14 D14
C15 D15
C16 D16
GND
IDE_IRQ
IDE_A0
IDE_A1
IDE_A2
IDE_CS1#
PCI_REQ2#
PCI_GNT1#
PCI_REQ1#
PCI_GNT0#
GND
PCI_REQ0#
PCI_RESET#
PCI_AD0
PCI_AD2
PCI_AD4
PCI_AD6
PCI_AD8
PCI_AD10
PCI_AD12
C17 D17
C18 D18
C19 D19
C20 D20
C21 D21
C22 D22
C23 D23
C24 D24
C25 D25
C26 D26
C27 D27
C28 D28
C29 D29
C30 D30
IDE_CS3#
IDE_RESET#
PCI_GNT3#
PCI_REQ3#
GND
PCI_AD1
PCI_AD3
PCI_AD5
PCD_AD7
PCI_CBE0#
PCI_AD9
PCI_AD11
PCI_AD13
PCI_AD15
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Signal PIN PIN Signal
(Rear side)
GND
PCI_AD14
PCI_CBE1#
PCI_PERR#
PCI_LOCK#
PCI_DEVSEL#
PCI_IRDY#
PCI_CBE2#
PCI_AD17
PCI_AD19
C31 D31
C32 D32
C33 D33
C34 D34
C35 D35
C36 D36
C37 D37
C38 D38
C39 D39
C40 D40
GND
PCI_PAR
PCI_SERR#
PCI_STOP#
PCI_TRDY#
PCI_FRAME#
PCI_AD16
PCI_AD18
PCI_AD20
PCI_AD22
GND
PCI_AD21
PCI_AD23
PCI_CBE3#
PCI_AD25
PCI_AD27
C41 D41
C42 D42
C43 D43
C44 D44
C45 D45
C46 D46
GND
PCI_AD24
PCI_AD26
PCI_AD28
PCI_AD30
PCI_IRQC#
PCI_AD29
PCI_AD31
PCI_IRQA#
PCI_IRQB#
GND
PEG_RX0+
PEG_RX0-
NC
PEG_RX1+
PEG_RX1-
NC
PEG_RX2+
PEG_RX2-
GND
C47 D47
C48 D48
C49 D49
C50 D50
C51 D51
C52 D52
C53 D53
C54 D54
C55 D55
C56 D56
C57 D57
C58 D58
C59 D59
C60 D60
PCI_IRQD#
PCI_CLKRUN#
NC
PCI_CLK
GND
PEG_TX0+
PEG_TX0-
PEG_LANE_RV#
PEG_TX1+
PEG_TX1-
NC
PEG_TX2+
PEG_TX2-
GND
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(Rear side)
PEG_RX3+
PEG_RX3-
NC C63 D63 NC
NC C64 D64 NC
PEG_RX4+
PEG_RX4-
NC
PEG_RX5+
PEG_RX5-
GND
C61 D61
C62 D62
C65 D65
C66 D66
C67 D67
C68 D68
C69 D69
C70 D70
PEG_TX3+
PEG_TX3-
PEG_TX4+
PEG_TX4-
GND
PEG_TX5+
PEG_TX5-
GND
PEG_RX6+
PEG_RX6-
SDVO_DATA
PEG_RX7+
PEG_RX7-
GND
C71 D71
C72 D72
C73 D73
C74 D74
C75 D75
C76 D76
PEG_TX6+
PEG_TX6-
SDVO_CLK
PEG_TX7+
PEG_TX7-
GND
NC
PEG_RX8+
PEG_RX8-
GND
PEG_RX9+
PEG_RX9-
NC
GND
PEG_RX10+
PEG_RX10-
GND
PEG-RX11+
PEG-RX11-
GND
C77 D77
C78 D78
C79 D79
C80 D80
C81 D81
C82 D82
C83 D83
C84 D84
C85 D85
C86 D86 PEG_TX10C87 D87 GND
C88 D88
C89 D89
C90 D90
IDE_CBLID#
PEG_TX8+
PEG_TX8-
GND
PEG_TX9+
PEG_TX9-
NC
GND
PEG_TX10+
PEG_TX11+
PEG_TX11-
GND
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(Rear side)
PEG_RX12+
PEG_RX12-
GND
PEG_RX13+
PEG_RX13-
GND
NC
PEG_RX14+
PEG_RX14-
GND
C91 D91
C92 D92
C93 D93
C94 D94
C95 D95
C96 D96
C97 D97
C98 D98
C99 D99
C100 D100
PEG_TX12+
PEG_TX12-
GND
PEG_TX13+
PEG_TX13-
GND
PEG_ENABLE#
PEG_TX14+
PEG_TX14-
GND
PEG_RX15+
PEG_RX15-
GND
+12V
+12V
+12V
C101 D101
C102 D102
C103 D103
C104 D104
C105 D105
C106 D106
PEG_TX15+
PEG_TX15-
GND
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V
+12V
GND
C107 D107
C108 D108
C109 D109
C110 D110
+12V
+12V
+12V
GND
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2.4.3.1.1 IDE Signals
Signal Signal Description
IDE_D[0:15] Bidirectional data to / from IDE device.
IDE_A[0:2] Address lines to IDE device.
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IDE_REQ#
IDE_IOW# I/O write line to IDE device. Data latched on trailing (rising) edge.
IDE_ACK# IDE Device DMA Acknowledge.
IDE_IRQ Interrupt request from IDE device.
IDE_IORDY IDE device I/O ready input. Pulled low by the IDE device to extend the cycle.
IDE_IOR# I/O read line to IDE device.
IDE_CS1# IDE Device Chip Select for 1F0h to 1FFh range.
IDE_CS3# IDE Device Chip Select for 3F0h to 3FFhrange.
IDE_RESET# Reset output to IDE device, active low.
IDE Device DMA Request. It is asserted by the IDE device to request a data
transfer.
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2.4.3.1.2 PCI Signals
Signal Signal Description
PCI_AD[0:31] PCI bus multiplexed address and data lines
PCI_PME#
PCI_GNT[0:3]# PCI bus master grant output lines, active low.
PCI_REQ[0:3]# PCI bus master request input lines, active low.
PCI_RESET# PCI Reset output, active low.
PCI_CBE[0:3] PCI bus byte enable lines, active low
PCI_PERR#
PCI_LOCK# PCI Lock control line, active low.
PCI_DEVSEL# PCI bus Device Select, active low.
PCI_IRD Y# PCI bus Initiator Ready control line, active low.
PCI_IRQ[A:D] PCI interrupt request lines.
PCI_PAR PCI bus parity
PCI_SERR#
PCI_STOP# PCI bus STOP control line, active low, driven by cycle initiator.
PCI Power Management Event: PCI peripherals drive PME# to wake system from
low-power states S1–S5.
Parity Error: An external PCI device drives PERR# when it receives data that has a
parity error.
System Error: SERR# can be pulsed active by any PCI device that detects a
system error condition.
PCI_TRDY# PCI bus Target Ready control line, active low.
PCI_FRAME# PCI bus Frame control line, active low.
PCI_CLKRUN# Bidirectional pin used to support PCI clock run protocol for mobile systems.
PCI_CLK PCI 33MHz clock output.
2.4.3.1.3 PCI Express Graphics Signals
Signal Signal Description
PEG_RX[0:15] +/-
PEG_TX[0:15] +/-
TYPE[0:2]
PEG_LANE_RV#
SDVO_DATA SDVO I2C data line - to set up SDVO peripherals.
SDVO_CLK SDVO I2C clock line - to set up SDVO peripherals.
PCI Express Graphics receive differential pairs. Some of these are multiplexed
with SDVO lines (see SDVO section).
PCI Express Graphics transmit differential pairs. Some of these are multiplexed
with SDVO lines (see SDVO section).
PCI Express Graphics lane reversal input strap. Pull low to reverse lane order.
Pulled high on module.
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3 BIOS Setup
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3.1 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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3.2 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.
Button Description
↑
↓
←
→
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
Move to previous item
Move to next item
Move to the item in the left hand
Move to the item in the right hand
Main Menu -- Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit current page and
return to Main Menu
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
(Shift) F2 key
F3 key Calendar, only for Status Page Setup Menu
F4 key Reserved
F5 key Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
F6 key
F7 key Load the default
F8 key Reserved
F9 key Reserved
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color forward, (Shift) F2 to select
color backward
Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option Page Setup
Menu
• Navigating Through The Menu Bar
Use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu you want to be in.
Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.
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• To Display a Sub Menu
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press
<Enter>. A “¾” pointer marks all sub menus.
3.3 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.
3.4 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.
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3.5 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 that a brief description of each highlighted selection appears at the bottom of the
screen.
Note: The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
Visit the Evalue website (www.evalue-tech.com) to download the latest
product and BIOS information.
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3.5.1 Standard CMOS Features
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into few 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.
3.5.1.1 Main Menu Selection
This reference table shows the selections that you may make on the Main Menu.
Item Options Description
Time HH : MM : SS Set the system time
IDE Channel 0 Master
IDE Channel 0 Slave
IDE Channel 1 Master
IDE Channel 1 Slave
Drive A
Drive B
Video
Halt On
Boot Display
Options are in 3.5.1.2
None
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
MONO
All Errors
No Errors
All, but Keyboard
All, but Diskette
All, but Disk/Key
CRT
LFP (LVDS)
CRT+LFP(LVDS)
TV
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
Select Display Device that the screen will be
shown
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Item Options Description
640x480 18, 800x600 18,
1024x768 18, 1280x1024 36
1400x1050 36, 1600x1200 36
Panel Number
TV Standard
TV Format
1280x768 18, 1680x1050 36
1920x1200 36, 1024x768 18
1024x768 36, 1280x800 18
NTSC_M_J, NTSC_433,
PAL_60, SECAM_L,
SECAM_L1, SECAM_B,
SECAM_D, SECAM_G,
SECAM_H, SECAM_K,
3.5.1.2 IDE Adapter Setup
1280x600 18
Off
NTSC
PAL
SECAM
Auto, NTSC_M,
NTSC_N, PAL_B,
PAL_G, PAL_D,
PAL_H, PAL_I,
PAL_M, PAL_N,
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Select Panel Resolution that will be displayed
depending on the LCD Panel (LFP)
Select the output mode of TV Standard
This item allows you to select different TV
signal format when the TV Standard item is not
off.
The IDE adapters control the hard disk drive. Use a separate sub menu to configure each
hard disk drive. The below Figure will shows the IDE primary master sub menu.
Use the following table to configure the hard disk.
Item Options Description
Press Enter to auto-detect the HDD on
IDE HDD Auto-detection Press Enter
IDE Channel 0 Master
IDE Channel 0 Slave,
IDE Channel 1 Master,
IDE Channel 1 Slave
Access Mode
The following options are selectable only if the ‘IDE Channel …’ item is set to ‘Manual’
Cylinder
Head
Precomp
Landing zone
Sector
None
Auto
Manual
CHS
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 !
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
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3.5.2 Advanced BIOS Features
This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the
opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation,
shadowing and security.
3.5.2.1 CPU Feature
This item allows you to setup the CPU thermal management function.
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3.5.2.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority
This item allows you to select the Hard Disk device boot up priority.
Item Description
Pri./Sec.
Master/Slave
USBHDD
0/1/2
Bootable
Add-in Cards
Boot up from IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave Hard Disk
Boot up from 1st/2nd/3rd USB Hard Disk
Boot up from other Add-In Card Hard Disk Device.
3.5.2.3 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.
Item Description
Enabled
Disabled
Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning 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 sect or or
hard disk partition table.
3.5.2.4 CPU L1 & L2 & L3 Cache
The item allows you to speed up memory access. However, it depends on CPU design.
Item Description
Enabled Enable cache
Disabled Disable cache
3.5.2.5 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.
Item Description
Enabled Enable quick POST
Disabled Normal POST
3.5.2.6 First/Second/Third/Other Boot Device
The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected
in these items.
Item Description
Floppy Floppy Device
LS120 LS120 Device
Hard Disk Hard Disk Device
CDROM CDROM Device
ZIP100 ZIP-100 Device
USB-FDD USB Floppy Device
USB-ZIP USB ZIP Device
USB-CDROM
LAN Network Device
Disabled Disabled any boot device
USB CDROM Device
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3.5.2.7 Swap Floppy Drive
While system has two floppy drivers installed, this item will be affected. This function is to
assign physical drive B to logical drive A
Item Description
Enabled Assign physical drive B to logical drive A
Disabled No change
3.5.2.8 Boot Up Floppy Seek
Seeks disk drives during boot up. Disabling seeds boot up.
Item Description
Enabled Enable Floppy Seek
Disabled Disable Floppy Seek
3.5.2.9 Boot Up NumLock Status
Select power on state for NumLock.
Item Description
On Enable NumLock
Off Disable NumLock
3.5.2.10 Gate A20 Option
Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20.
Item Description
Normal A pin in the keyboard controller controls Gate A20
Fast Lets chipset control Gate A20
3.5.2.11 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.
Item Description
Enabled Enable typematic rate/delay setting
Disabled Disable typematic rate/delay setting
3.5.2.12 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.
3.5.2.13 Typematic Rate (Msec)
Sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to repeat the keystroke.
The choice: 250, 500, 750, 1000.
3.5.2.14 Security Option
Select whether the password is required every time the system boots or only when you
enter setup.
Item Description
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.
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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.
3.5.2.15 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 choices: Enabled, Disabled.
3.5.2.16 MPS Version Control For OS
This feature is only applicable to multiprocessor board as it specifies the version of the
Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) that the board will use.
The choice: 1.4, 1.1.
3.5.2.17 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
Select the operating system that is running with greater than 64MB of RAM on the system.
Item Description
Non-OS2 Disable OS for over 64 MB DRAM
OS2 Enable OS for over 64 MB DRAM
3.5.2.18 Report No FDD For WIN95
The original Windows95 requires the presence of a floppy. Unless the BIOS tells it to
disregard the absence of the drive, it will generate an error message. For other operating
systems as Win98 etc this field is without relevance.
Item Description
No Don’t generate error message
Yes Generate error message
3.5.2.19 Full Screen Logo Show
This item allows you to enable/disable the custom company logo on the screen.
Item Description
Enabled Full Screen Logo show is enabled
Disabled Full Screen Logo show is disabled
3.5.2.20 Small Logo (EPA) Show
This item allows you enabled/disabled the small EPA logo show on screen at the POST
step.
Item Description
Enabled EPA Logo show is enabl ed
Disabled EPA Logo show is disabled
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3.5.3 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.
3.5.3.1 DRAM Timing Selectable
This item allows you to select the DRAM timing value by SPD data or Manual by yourself.
The choices: Manual, By SPD.
3.5.3.2 CAS Latency Time
This item controls the time delay (in clock cycles - CLKs) that passes before the SDRAM
starts to carry out a read command after receiving it. This also determines the number of
CLKs for the completion of the first part of a burst transfer. In other words, the lower the
latency, the faster the transaction.
The choices: Auto, 2, 2.5, 3.
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3.5.3.3 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay
This option allows you to insert a delay between the RAS (Row Address Strobe) and CAS
(Column Address Strobe) signals. This delay occurs when the SDRAM is written to, read
from or refreshed. Naturally, reducing the delay improves the performance of the SDRAM
while increasing it reduces performance.
The choices: Auto, 2, 3, 4, 5.
3.5.3.4 DRAM RAS# Precharge
This option sets the number of cycles required for the RAS to accumulate its charge before
the SDRAM refreshes. Reducing the precharge time to 2 improves SDRAM performance
but if the precharge time of 2 is insufficient for the installed SDRAM, the SDRAM may not
be refreshed properly and it may fail to retain data
So, for better SDRAM performance, set the SDRAM RAS Precharge Time to 2 but
increase it to 3 if you face system stability issues after reducing the precharge time.
The choices: Auto, 2, 3, 4, 5.
3.5.3.5 Precharge Delay (tRAS)
The Active to Precharge timing controls the length of the delay between the activation and
precharge commands -- basically how long after activation can the access cycle be started
again. This influences row activation time which is taken into account when memory has hit
the last column in a specific row, or when an entirely different memory location is
requested.
The choices: Auto, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
3.5.3.6 System Memory Frequency
This item is to determine the maximum performance and reliability of memory.
The choices: Auto, 333MHz, 400MHz, 533MHz.
3.5.3.7 System BIOS Cacheable
This feature is only valid when the system BIOS is shadowed. It enables or disables the
caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh via the L2 cache. This greatly
speeds up accesses to the system BIOS. However, this does not translate into better
system performance because the OS does not need to access the system BIOS much.
The choices: Disabled, Enabled.
3.5.3.8 Video BIOS Cacheable
This feature is only valid when the video BIOS is shadowed. It enables or disables the
caching of the video BIOS ROM at C0000h-C7FFFh via the L2 cache. This greatly speeds
up accesses to the video BIOS. However, this does not translate into better system
performance because the OS bypasses the BIOS using the graphics driver to access the
video card's hardware directly.
The Choice: Enabled, Disabled.
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3.5.3.9 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.
3.5.3.10 PCI Express Root Port Function
Item Options Description
Auto
PCI Express Port 1/2/3/4
PCI-E Compliancy Mode
Enabled
Disabled
v1.0a
v1.0
Enable/Disable PCI Express port 1/2/3/4.
Allows to select the PCI-E Compliancy
mode.
3.5.3.11 PEG/Onchip VGA Control
This item is enabled to set the device of Onchip VGA or PCI Express X16 the system used.
The choices: Onchip VGA, PEG Port, Auto.
3.5.3.12 PEG Force X1
This item is used to set PCI Express X16 slot to PCI Express X1slot. This item will be
shown and modified when you use PCI Express X16 device or Onboard VGA.
The choices: Enabled, Disabled.
3.5.3.13 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size
This item is to select the amount of system memory that will be utilized as internal graphics
device memory
The choices: 1MB, 8MB.
3.5.3.14 DVMT Mode
The item allows to select the video mode.
The choices: FIXED, DVMT, BOTH.
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3.5.3.15 DVMT/FIXED Memory Size
This item allows to select DVMT/FIXED memory size.
The choices: 64MB, 128MB.
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3.5.4 Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
3.5.4.1 OnChip IDE Device
The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled
to activate the primary IDE interface. Select Disabled to deactivate this interface.
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Item Options Description
IDE HDD Block Mode
IDE DMA transfer access
On-Chip Primary /
Secondary PCI IDE
IDE Primary Master PIO
IDE Primary Slave PIO
IDE Secondary Master PIO
IDE Secondary Slave PIO
IDE Primary Master UDMA
IDE Primary Slave UDMA
IDE Secondary Master UDMA
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA
SATA Mode
OnChip Serial ATA
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Auto
Mode 0
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
Mode 4
Auto
Disabled
IDE
AHCI
Disabled
Auto
Combined Mode
Enhanced Mode
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Block mode is also called block transfer,
multiple commands, or multiple sector
read/write. If the IDE hard drive supports block
mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for
automatic detection of the optimal number of
block read/writes per sector the drive can
support.
This item could allows you to enabled/disabled
the IDE UDMA transfer function and only use
PIO mode.
The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with
support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled to
activate the primary/Secondary IDE interface.
Select Disabled to deactivate this interface.
The IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields
let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four
IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface
supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide
successively increased performance. In Auto
mode, the system automatically determines the
best mode for each device.
Ultra DMA implementation is possible only if
your IDE hard drive supports it and the
operating environment includes a DMA driver
(Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus
master driver). If the hard drive and the system
software both support Ultra DMA, select Auto to
enable BIOS support.
Setup the onboard SATA Mode.
The chipset contains a SATA IDE interface with
support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled to
activate the primary IDE interface (Channel0).
Select Disabled to deactivate this interface.
PATA IDE Mode Secondary
To select PATA IDE mode.
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3.5.4.2 Onboard Device
Item Options Description
USB Controller
USB 2.0 Controller
USB Keyboard Support
AC97 Audio
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Auto
Disabled
This item allows you to set the USB Controller.
This item allows you to set the USB 2.0
Controller.
This item allows you to set the system’s USB
keyboard to Enabled/Disabled.
This item allows you to decide to Auto/disable
the Codec chip to support AC97 Audio.
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Item Options Description
Onboard FDC Controller
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
UART Mode Select
RxD , TxD Active
IR Transmission Delay
UR2 Duplex Mode
Use IR Pins
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
EPP Mode Select
ECP Mode Use DMA
PWRON After PWR-Fail
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
AUTO
IrDA
ASKIR
Normal
Hi,Hi
Hi,Lo
Lo,Hi
Lo,Lo
Enabled
Disabled
Half
Full
RxD2,TxD2
IR-Rx2Tx2
Disabled
378/IRQ7
278/IRQ5
3BC/IRQ7
SPP
EPP
ECP
ECP+EPP
Normal
EPP1.9
EPP1.7
1
3
Off
On
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Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk
controller (FDC) installed on the system board
and you wish to use it. If you are not going to
use FDC or the system has no floppy drive,
select Disabled in this field.
Select an address and corresponding interrupt
for the first and second serial ports.
Select UART2 mode as standard serial port or
IR port.
This item allows you to determine the active of
RxD, TxD level.
his item allows you to enable/disable the IR
ransmission Delay.
Select the value required by the IR device
connected to the IR port. Full-duplex mode
permits simultaneous two-direction
ransmission. Half-duplex mode permits
ransmission in one direction only at a time.
his item allows you to determine the pin
definition.
Select a matching address and interrupt for the
physical parallel (printer) port.
Select an operating mode for the onboard
parallel port. Select Compatible or Extended
unless you are certain both your hardware and
software support EPP or ECP mode.
Select EPP port type 1.7 or 1.9.
Select a DMA channel for the port.
This item is to set whether to run Ac Loss Auto
Restart or off
3.5.4.4 Watch Dog Timer
This option will determine watch dog timer.
The choices: Disabled, 1, 2, 4 Min.
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3.5.5 Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save
energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
3.5.5.1 ACPI Function
This item allows you to enable/disable the ACPI function.
The choices: Enable, Disable.
3.5.5.2 ACPI Suspend Type
This item will set which ACPI suspend type will be used.
The choice: S1(POS), S3(STR).
3.5.5.3 Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume
Select whether to run VGABIOS if resumed from S3 state. This is only necessary for older
VGA drivers, select Auto if in doubt.
The choices: Auto, Yes, No.
3.5.5.4 Power Management
This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving and is directly
related to the following modes:
3.5.5.4.1 HDD Power Down
There are three selections for Power Management Option; both of them have fixed mode
settings.
Item Description
Min. Power Saving
Max. Power Saving
User Defined
Minimum power management,
HDD Power Down = 15 Min,
Maximum power management,
HDD Power Down =1 Min,
Allows you to set each mode individually. When not disabled, each of the
ranges are from 1 min. to 1 hr. except for HDD Power Down which ranges
from 1 min. to 15 min. and disable.
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3.5.5.5 Video Off Method
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
The choices: Blank Screen, V/H SYNC+Blank, DPMS.
3.5.5.6 Video Off In Suspend
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
The choice: No, Yes.
3.5.5.7 Suspend Type
This item will set the system status to shut down the PC.
The choices: Stop Grant, PwrOn Suspend.
3.5.5.8 MODEM Use IRQ
This determines the IRQ in which the MODEM can use.
The choices: NA, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11.
3.5.5.9 Suspend Mode
The item allows to set the number of minutes before the system enters suspend mode.
The choices: Disabled, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 20, 30, 40 Min, 1 Hour.
3.5.5.10 HDD Power Down
There are three selections for Power Management Option; both of them have fixed mode
settings.
The choices: Disabled, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 Min.
3.5.5.11 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the Soft-Off
state when the system has “hung”.(Only could working on ATX Power supply)
The choices: Delay 4 Sec, Instant-Off.
3.5.5.12 Wake Up by PCI/LAN
This will enable the system to wake up through PCI/LAN peripheral.
The choices: Enable, Disabled.
3.5.5.13 Power On By Ring
This determines whether the system boot up if there’s an incoming call from the Modem.
The choices: Enable, Disabled.
3.5.5.14 USB KB Wake-up From S3
This option is used to enabled/disabled USB keyboard wake up with suspend to RAM.
The choices: Enable, Disabled.
3.5.5.15 Resume By Alarm
This function is for setting date and time for your computer to boot up.
The choices: Enabled, Disabled.
3.5.5.16 Primary/Secondary IDE 0/1
This function is for setting IDE 0/1 on primary/secondary mode.
The choices: Enabled, Disabled.
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3.5.5.17 FDD,COM,LPT Port
System can be awaked by Floppy Drive, COM or LPT port.
The choices: Enabled, Disabled.
3.5.5.18 PCI PIRQ[A-D]#
This function will cause the system waking up completely from the power management
mode.
The choices: Enabled, Disabled.
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3.5.6 PnP / PCI Configuration
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer
Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed
the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section
covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced
users should make any changes to the default settings.
3.5.6.1 Init Display First
This item allows you to decide to active whether PCI Slot or Onboard/AGP first.
The choices: PCI Slot, Onboard, PCI Ex.
3.5.6.2 Reset Configuration Data
Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended System
Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the
system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system cannot
boot.
The choices: Enabled, Disabled.
3.5.6.3 Resources Controlled By
The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the boot
and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing
unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows®95. If you set
this field to “manual” choose specific resources by going into each of the sub menu that
follows this field (a sub menu is preceded by a “¾”).
The choices: Auto(ESCD), Manual.
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3.5.6.4 IRQ Resources
3.5.6.4.1 IRQ-3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 Assigned to
This item allows you to determine the IRQ assigned to the ISA bus and is not available to
any PCI slot. Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification,
PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with the Plug and Play standard whether designed for
PCI or ISA bus architecture.
The choices: PCI Device, Reserved.
3.5.6.5 PCI / VGA Palette Snoop
Leave this field at Disabled.
The choices: Enabled, Disabled.
3.5.6.6 INT Pin 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 Assignment
This item is used to name the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to a device connected to
the PCI interface on the system.
The choices: Auto, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15.
3.5.6.7 Maximum Payload Size
This item allows to set the maximum TLP payload size (unit in byte) for the PCI Express
devices.
The choices: 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048, 4096.
3.5.7 PC Health Status
This section shows the status of your CPU, Fan & System.
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3.5.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your
system to operate.
Press <Y> to load the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance
system operations.
3.5.9 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.
Press <Y> to load the default values setting for optimal performance system operations.
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3.5.10 Set Supervisor / User Password
You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them.
Supervisor Password: able to enter/change the options of setup menus.
User Password: able to enter but no right to change the options of setup menus.
Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be
asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also
press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password. To disable a password, just
press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A message will confirm the
password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can
enter Setup freely.
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PASSWORD DISABLED.
When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to
enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system
configuration. Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to
request a password every time your system is rebooted. This would prevent unauthorized
use of your computer. You determine when the password is required within the BIOS
Features Setup Menu and its Security option (see Section 3). If the Security option is set to
“System”, the password will be required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”,
prompting only occurs when trying to enter Setup
3.5.11 Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Enter <Y> to store the selection made in the menus in CMOS, a special section in memory
that stays on after turning the system off. The BIOS configures the system according to the
Setup selection stored in CMOS when boot the computer next time.
The system is restarted after saving the values.
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3.5.12 Exit Without Save
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup, and the system is restarted after exiting.
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Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are
for your reference and may not be exactly the same as
shown on your screen.
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4.1 Install Chipset Driver (For Intel NQ82915GM)
Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to
CD-ROM drive, and it should show the
index page of Evalue’s products
automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and
choose the product from the menu left, or
link to \Driver_Chipset\Intel\915GM.
Note: The installation procedures and
screen shots in this section are
based on Windows XP operation
system.
Step 3. Click Yes to accept the
agreement.
Step1. Locate 「\Driver_Chipset\Intel\
915GM\infinst_autol.exe」.
Step 2. Click Next.
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Step 4. Click Next to complete setup.
Step 4. Click Finish to complete setup and
reboot the PC.
4.2 Install Display Driver (For Intel NQ82915GM)
Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to
CD-ROM drive, and it should show the
index page of Evalue’s products
automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and
choose the product from the menu left, or
link to \Driver_Video\Intel\82915GM.
Note: The installation procedures and
screen shots in this section are
based on Windows XP operation
system.
Step 3. Click Next.
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Step 1. Locate 「Driver_Video\Intel\
82915GM\ win2k_xp1415.exe」.
Step 4. Click Yes to accept the
agreement.
Step 2. Click Next. Step 5. Click Finish to complete setup and
reboot the PC.
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4.3 Install Audio Driver (For VIA VT1616)
Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to
CD-ROM drive, and it should show the
index page of Evalue’s products
automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and
choose the product from the menu left, or
link to \Driver_Audio\VIA\VT1616.
Note: The installation procedures and
screen shots in this section are
based on Windows XP operation
system.
Step 3. Select Install Driver and click
Next to the following step.
Step 1. Locate「\Driver_Audio\VIA\VT1616
\A1u590b\setup.exe」.
Step 2. Click Next.
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Step 4. Click Continue Anyway to run the
setup.
Step 5. Click Finish to complete the setup
and restart the PC.
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4.4 Install Ethernet Driver (For Marvell 88E8053 Gigabit LAN)
Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to
CD-ROM drive, and it should show the
index page of Evalue’s products
automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and
choose the product from the menu left, or
link to \Driver_Gigabit\Marvell\88E8053.
Note: The installation procedures and
screen shots in this section are
based on Windows XP operation
system.
Step 3. Double click Ethernet Controller.
Step 1. Click Start of the task bar, then the
System of Performance and
Maintenance in Control Panel.
Step 2. Click Device Manager of
Hardware.
Step 4. Click Update Driver.
Step 5. Select the Advanced item and click
Next.
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Step 6. Select the specific location to
Next.
Step 7. The wizard runs the setup
automatically.
Step 9. Repeat the Step 1 ~ Step 3 to
confirm the Generic Marvell is ready.
Step 8. Click Finish to complete the
installation.
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Drawing
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(Unit: mm)
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Appendix A:
BIOS Revisions
BIOS Rev.
New Features
Bugs/Problems Solved
Known Problems
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Appendix B:
AWARD BIOS POST
Messages
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Overview
During the Power On Self-Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error requiring you to do
something to fix, it will either sound a beep code or display a message.
If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by:
PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP
Post Beep
Currently there are two kinds of beep codes in BIOS. This code indicates that a video error
has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional
information. This beep code consists of a single long beep followed by two short beeps.
The other code indicates that your DRAM error has occurred. This beep code consists of a
single long beep repeatedly.
Error Messages
One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error
during the POST. This list includes messages for both the ISA and the EISA BIOS.
1. CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED
CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.
2. CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR
Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. This
error may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if
necessary.
3. DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER
No boot device was found. This could mean that either a boot drive was not detected or the
drive does not contain proper system boot files. Insert a system disk into Drive A: and
press <Enter>. If you assumed the system would boot from the hard drive, make sure the
controller is inserted correctly and all cables are properly attached. Also be sure the disk
is formatted as a boot device. Then reboot the system.
4. DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP
Type of diskette drive installed in the system is different from the CMOS definition. Run
Setup to reconfigure the drive type correctly.
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5. DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY
Display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indicates
the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is
correct, and then either turn off the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and
change the VIDEO selection.
6. DISPLAY TYPE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT
Since last powering off the system, the display adapter has been changed. You must
configure the system for the new display type.
7. EISA Configuration Checksum Error
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The EISA non-volatile RAM checksum is incorrect or cannot correctly read the EISA slot.
This can indicate either the EISA non-volatile memory has become corrupt or the slot has
been configured incorrectly. Also be sure the card is installed firmly in the slot.
8. EISA Configuration Is Not Complete
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The slot configuration information stored in the EISA non-volatile memory is incomplete.
Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode,
which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
9. ERROR ENCOUNTERED INITIALIZING HARD DRIVE
Hard drive cannot be initialized. Be sure the adapter is installed correctly and all cables are
correctly and firmly attached. Also be sure the correct hard drive type is selected in Setup.
10. ERROR INITIALIZING HARD DISK CONTROLLER
Cannot initialize controller. Make sure the cord is correctly and firmly installed in the bus.
Be sure the correct hard drive type is selected in Setup. Also check to see if any jumper
needs to be set correctly on the hard drive.
11. FLOPPY DISK CNTRLR ERROR OR NO CNTRLR PRESENT
Cannot find or initialize the floppy drive controller. Make sure the controller is installed
correctly and firmly. If there are no floppy drives installed, be sure the Diskette Drive
selection in Setup is set to NONE.
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12. Invalid EISA Configuration
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The non-volatile memory containing EISA configuration information was programmed
incorrectly or has become corrupt. Re-run EISA configuration utility to correctly program the
memory.
Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode,
which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
13. KEYBOARD ERROR OR NO KEYBOARD PRESENT
Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys
are being pressed during the boot.
If you are purposely configuring the system without a keyboard, set the error halt condition
in Setup to HALT ON ALL, BUT KEYBOARD. This will cause the BIOS to ignore the
missing keyboard and continue the boot.
14. Memory Address Error at ...
Indicates a memory address error at a specific location. You can use this location along
with the memory map for your system to find and replace the bad memory chips.
15. Memory parity Error at ...
Indicates a memory parity error at a specific location. You can use this location along with
the memory map for your system to find and replace the bad memory chips.
16. MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT
Memory has been added or removed since the last boot. In EISA mode use Configuration
Utility to reconfigure the memory configuration. In ISA mode enter Setup and enter the new
memory size in the memory fields.
17. Memory Verify Error at ...
Indicates an error verifying a value already written to memory. Use the location along with
your system's memory map to locate the bad chip.
18. OFFENDING ADDRESS NOT FOUND
This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY
ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem cannot be isolated.
19. OFFENDING SEGMENT:
This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY
ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem has been isolated.
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20. PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT
This will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that requires you to reboot.
Press any key and the system will reboot.
21. PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI, F2 TO REBOOT
When BIOS detects a Non-maskable Interrupt condition during boot, this will allow you to
disable the NMI and continue to boot, or you can reboot the system with the NMI enabled.
22. RAM PARITY ERROR - CHECKING FOR SEGMENT ...
Indicates a parity error in Random Access Memory.
23. Should Be Empty But EISA Board Found
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY
A valid board ID was found in a slot that was configured as having no board ID.
Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode,
which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
24. Should Have EISA Board But Not Found
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The board installed is not responding to the ID request, or no board ID has been found in
the indicated slot.
Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode,
which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
25. Slot Not Empty
Indicates that a slot designated as empty by the EISA Configuration Utility actually contains
a board.
Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode,
which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
26. SYSTEM HALTED, (CTRL-ALT-DEL) TO REBOOT ...
Indicates the present boot attempt has been aborted and the system must be rebooted.
Press and hold down the CTRL and ALT keys and press DEL.
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27. Wrong Board In Slot
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The board ID does not match the ID stored in the EISA non-volatile memory.
Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode,
which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.
28. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) → Unable to reset floppy subsystem.
29. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) → Floppy Type dismatch.
30. Hard Disk(s) fail (80) → HDD reset failed.
31. Hard Disk(s) fail (40) → HDD controller diagnostics failed.
32. Hard Disk(s) fail (20) → HDD initialization error.
33. Hard Disk(s) fail (10) → Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.
34. Hard Disk(s) fail (08) → Sector Verify failed.
35. Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key.
BIOS detect the keyboard is locked. P17 of keyboard controller is pulled low.
36. Keyboard error or no keyboard present.
Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys
are being pressed during the boot.
37. Manufacturing POST loop.
System will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the P15 of keyboard controller is pull
low. This is also used for M/B burn in test.
38. BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted.
The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad.
39. Memory test fail.
BIOS reports the memory test fail if the onboard memory is tested error.
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40. POST Codes
Please take reference to Phoenix-Award website for the latest post codes.
http://www.phoenix.com/en/Customer+Services/BIOS/AwardBIOS/Award+Error+Codes.ht
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40.1 Normal POST Code
Note: EISA POST codes are typically output to port address 300h. ISA POST codes are output to
port address 80h.
Code (hex) Name Description
C0 Turn Off Chipset and
CPU test
C1 Memory Presence First block memory detect OEM Specific-Test to size on-board
C2 Early Memory
Initialization
C3 Extend Memory DRAM
select
OEM Specific-Cache control cache
Processor Status (1FLAGS) Verification. Tests the following
processor status flags: Carry, zero, sign, overflow, the BIOS sets
each flag, verifies They are set, then turns each flag off and
verifies it is off.
Read/Write/Verify all CPU registers except SS, SP, and BP with
data pattern FF and 00. RAM must be periodically refreshed to
keep the memory from decaying. This function ensures that the
memory refresh function is working properly.
memory. Early chip set initialization Memory presence test OEM
chip set routines clear low 64K of memory Test first 64K memory.
OEM Specific- Board Initialization
OEM Specific- Turn on extended memory Initialization
Cyrix CPU initialization, Cache initialization
C4 Special Display
Handling
C5 Early Shadow OEM specific- Early shadow enable for fast boot
C6 Cache presence test External cache size detection
CF CMOS Check CMOS checkup
B0 Spurious If interrupt occurs in protected mode.
B1 Unclaimed NMI If unmasked NMI occurs, display Press F1 to disable NMI, F2
BF Program Chip Set To program chipset from defaults values
E1-EF Setup Pages E1- Page 1, E2 - Page 2, etc.
1 Force load Default to
chipset
2 Reserved
OEM Specific- Display/Video Switch handling so that switch
handling display switch errors never occurs
reboot.
Chipset defaults program
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Code (hex) Name Description
3 Early Superio Init Early Initialized the super IO
4 Reserved
5 Blank video Reset Video controller
6 Reserved
7 Init KBC Keyboard controller init
8 KB test Test the Keyboard
9 Reserved
A Mouse Init Initialized the mouse
B Onboard Audio init Onboard audio controller initialize if exist
C Reserved
D Reserved
E CheckSum Check Check the intergraty of the ROM, BIOS and message
F Reserved
10 Auto detec EEPROM Check Flash type and copy flash write/erase routines to 0F000h
segments
11 Reserved
12 Cmos Check Check Cmos Circuitry and reset CMOS
13 Reserved
14 Chipset Default load Program the chipset registers with CMOS values
15 Reserved
16 Clock Init Init onboard clock generator
17 Reserved
18 Identify the CPU Check the CPU ID and init L1/L2 cache
19 Reserved
1A Reserved
1B Setup Interrupt Vector
Table
1C Reserved
1D Early PM Init First step initialize if single CPU onboard
Initialize first 120 interrupt vectors with SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR
and initialize INT 00h-1Fh according to INT_TBL
1E Reserved
1F Re-initial KB Re-init KB
20 Reserved
21 HPM init If support HPM, HPM get initialized here
22 Reserved
23 Test CMOS Interface
and battery Status
24 Reserved
Verifies CMOS is working correctly, detects bad battery. If failed,
load CMOS defaults and load into chipset
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Code (hex) Name Description
25 Reserved
26 Reserved
27 KBC final Init Final Initial KBC and setup BIOS data area
28 Reserved
29 Initialize Video Interface Read CMOS location 14h to find out type of video in use. Detect
and Initialize Video Adapter.
2A Reserved
2B Reserved
2C Reserved
2D Video memory test Test video memory, write sign-on message to screen. Setup
shadow RAM - Enable shadow according to Setup.
2E Reserved
2F Reserved
30 Reserved
31 Reserved
32 Reserved
33 PS2 Mouse setup Setup PS2 Mouse and reset KB
34 Reserved
35 Test DMA Controller 0 Test DMA Controller 0
36 Reserved
37 Test DMA Controller 1 Test DMA Controller 1
38 Reserved
39 Test DMA Page
Registers
3A Reserved
3B Reserved
3C Test Timer Counter 2 Test 8254 Timer 0 Counter 2.
3D Reserved
3E Test 8259-1 Mask Bits Verify 8259 Channel 1 masked interrupts by alternatel y turning off
Test DMA Page Registers.
and on the interrupt lines.
3F Reserved
40 Test 8259-2 Mask Bits Verify 8259 Channel 2 masked interrupts by alternately turning off
and on the interrupt lines.
41 Reserved
42 Reserved
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43 Test Stuck 8259's
Interrupt Bits
Test 8259 Interrupt
Functionality
44 Reserved
45 Reserved
46 Reserved
47 Set EISA Mode If EISA non-volatile memory checksum is good, execute EISA
48 Reserved
49 Size Base and
Extended Memory
4A Reserved
4B Reserved
4C Reserved
4D Reserved
Turn off interrupts then verify no interrupt mask register is on.
Force an interrupt and verify the interrupt occurred.
initialization. If not, execute ISA tests an clear EISA mode flag.
Size base memory from 256K to 640K and extended memory
above 1MB.
4E Test Base and
Extended Memory
4F Reserved
50 USB init Initialize USB controller
51 Reserved
52 Memory Test Test all memory of memory above 1MB using Virtual 8086 mode,
53 Reserved
54 Reserved
55 CPU display Detect CPU speed and display CPU vendor specific version
56 Reserved
57 PnP Init Display PnP logo and PnP early init
58 Reserved
Test base memory from 256K to 640K and extended memory
above 1MB using various patterns.
NOTE: This test is skipped in EISA mode and can be skipped
with ESC key in ISA mode.
page mode and clear the memory
string and turn on all necessary CPU features
59 Setup Virus Protect Setup virus protect according to Setup
5A Reserved
5B Awdflash Load If required, will auto load Awdflash.exe in POST
5C Reserved
5D Onboard I/O Init Initializing onboard superIO
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Code (hex) Name Description
5E Reserved
5F Reserved
60 Setup enable Display setup message and enable setup functions
61 Reserved
62 Reserved
63 Initialize & Install
Mouse
64 Reserved
65 PS2 Mouse special Special treatment to PS2 Mouse port
66 Reserved
67 ACPI init ACPI sub-system initializing
68 Reserved
69 Setup Cache Controller Initialize cache controller.
6A Reserved
6B Setup Entering Enter setup check and auto- configuration check up
6C Reserved
6D Initialize Floppy Drive &
Controller
6E Reserved
6F FDD install Install FDD and setup BIOS data area parameters
70 Reserved
Detect if mouse is present, initialize mouse, install interrupt
vectors.
Initialize floppy disk drive controller and any drives.
71 Reserved
72 Reserved
73 Initialize Hard Drive &
Controller
74 Reserved
75 Install HDD IDE device detection and install
76 Reserved
77 Detect & Initialize
Serial/Parallel Port
78 Reserved
79 Reserved
7A Detect & Initialize Math
Coprocessor
7B Reserved
7C HDD Check for Write
protection
Initialize hard drive controller and any drives.
Initialize any serial and parallel ports (also game port).
Initialize math coprocessor.
HDD check out
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Code (hex) Name Description
7D Reserved
7E Reserved
7F POST error check Check POST error and display them and ask for user intervention
80 Reserved
81 Reserved
82 Security Check Ask password security (optional).
83 Write CMOS Write all CMOS values back to RAM and clear screen.
84 Pre-boot Enable Enable parity checker. Enable NMI, Enable cache before boot.
85 Initialize Option ROMs Initialize any option ROMs present from C8000h to EFFFFh.
NOTE: When FSCAN option is enabled, ROMs initialize from
C8000h to F7FFFh.
86 Reserved
87 Reserved
88 Reserved
89 Reserved
8A Reserved
8B Reserved
8C Reserved
8D Reserved
8E Reserved
8F Reserved
90 Reserved
91 Reserved
92 Reserved
93 Boot Medium detection Read and store boot partition head and cylinders values in RAM
94 Final Init Final init for last micro details before boot
95 Special KBC patch Set system speed for boot. Setup NumLock status according to
96 Boot Attempt Set low stack Boot via INT 19h.
Setup
FF Boot
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40.2 Quick POST Codes
Code (hex) Name Description
65 Init onboard device Early Initialized the super IO. Reset Video controller. Keyboard
controller init
Test the Keyboard Initialized the mouse Onboard audio controller
initialize if exist. Check the intergraty of the ROM, BIOS and
message Check Flash type and copy flash write/erase routines to
0F000h segments Check Cmos Circuitry and reset CMOS
Program the chipset registers with CMOS values Init onboard
clock generator
66 Early Sytem setup Check the CPU ID and init L1/L2 cache. Initialize first 120
interrupt vectors with SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR and 10 initialize
INT 00h-1Fh according to INT_TBL First step initialize if single
CPU onboard. Re-init KB If support HPM, HPM get initialized
here.
67 KBC and CMOS Init Verifies CMOS is working correctly, detects bad battery. If failed,
load CMOS defaults and load into chipset. Final Initial KBC and
setup BIOS data area.
68 Video Init Read CMOS location 14h to find out type of video in use. Detect
and Initialize Video Adapter. Test video memory, write sign-on
message to screen. Setup shadow RAM - Enable shadow
according to Setup.
69 8259 Init Init 8259 channel 1 and mask IRQ 9
6A Memory test Quick Memory Test
6B CPU Detect and IO init CPU vendor specific version string and turn on all necessary CPU
features Display PnP logo and PnP early init Setup virus protect
according to Setup. If required, will auto load Awdflash.exe in
POST Initializing onboard superIO
6C Reserved
6D Reserved
6E Reserved
6F Reserved
70 Setup Init Display setup message and enable setup functions Detect if
mouse is present, initialize mouse, install interrupt vectors.
Special treatment to PS2 Mouse port ACPI sub-system initializing
71 Setup Cache Controller Initialize cache controller.
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Code (hex) Name Description
72 Install FDD Enter setup check and auto11 configuration check up Initialize
floppy disk drive controller and any drives. Install FDD and setup
BIOS data area parameters
73 Install FDD Initialize hard drive controller and any drives. IDE device
detection and install Initialize any serial and parallel ports (also
game port).
74 Detect & Initialize Math
Coprocessor
75 HDD Check for Write
protection
76 Reserved
77 Display POST error Check POST error and display them and ask for user intervention
78 CMOS and Option
ROM Init
79 Reserved
7A Reserved
7B Reserved
7C Reserved
Initialize math coprocessor.
HDD check out
Ask password security (optional).
Write all CMOS values back to RAM and clear screen. Enable
parity checker Enable NMI, Enable cache before boot. Initialize
any option ROMs present from C8000h to EFFFFh.
NOTE: When FSCAN option is enabled, ROMs initialize from
C8000h to F7FFFh.
7D Boot Medium detection Read and store boot partition head and cylinders values in RAM
7E Final Init Final init for last micro details before boot
7F Special KBC patch Set system speed for boot. Setup NumLock status according to
Setup.
80 Boot Attempt Set low stack Boot via INT 19h.
FF Boot
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40.3 S4 POST Codes
Code (hex) Name Description
5A Early Chipset Init
5B Cmos Check Check Cmos Circuitry and reset CMOS
5C Chipset default Prog Program the chipset registers with CMOS values. Init onboard
5D Identify the CPU Check the CPU ID and init L1/L2 cache Initialize first 120 interrupt
5E Setup Interrupt Vector
Table
5F Test CMOS Interface
and Battery status
60 KBC final Init Final Initial KBC and setup BIOS data area
Early Initialized the super IO. Reset Video controller. Keyboard
controller init. Test the Keyboard Initilized the mouse
clock generator
vectors with SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR and INT 00h-1Fh according
to INT_TBL. First step initialize if single CPU Onboard. Re-init KB
If support HPM, HPM get initialized Here.
Initialize first 120 interrupt vectors with SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR
and INT 00h-1Fh according to INT_TBL. First step initialize if
single CPU Onboard. Re-init KB If support HPM, HPM get
initialized here.
Verifies CMOS is working correctly, detects bad battery. If failed,
load CMOS defaults and load into chipset.
61 Initialize Video Interface Read CMOS location 14h to find out type of video in use. Detect
and Initialize Video Adapter.
62 Video memory test Test video memory, write sign-on Test video memory, write
sign-on message to screen. Setup shadow RAM - Enable
shadow according to Setup.
63 Setup PS2 mouse and
test DMA
64 Test 8259 Test 8259 channel 1 and mask IRQ 9
65 Init Boot Device Detect if mouse is present, initialize mouse, install interrupt
66 Install Boot Devices Enter setup check and auto-configuration check up Initialize
67 Cache Init Cache init and USB init
Setup PS2 Mouse and reset KB Test DMA channel 0
vectors. Special treatment to PS2 Mouse port ACPI sub-system
initializing Initialize cache controller.
floppy disk drive controller and any drives. Install FDD and setup
BIOS data area Parameters Initialize hard drive controller and
any drives. IDE device detection and install
68 PM init PM initialization
69 PM final Init and issue
SMI
FF Full on
Final init Before resume
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40.4 BootBlock POST Codes
Code (hex) Name Description
1 Base memory test Clear base memory area (0000:0000--9000:ffffh)
5 KB init Initialized KBC
12 Install interrupt vectors Install int. vector (0-77), and initialized 00-1fh to their proper place
0D Init Video Video initializing
41 Init FDD Scan floppy and media capacity for onboard superIO
FF Boot Load boot sector
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