Intel G4V500-B User Manual

G4V500-B

Rev. A+ System Board User’s Manual

935-G4V501-000

A72700317

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Trademarks

Windows® 98 SE, Windows® ME, Windows® 2000, Windows NT

4.0 and Windows® XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel® and Pentium® 4 are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Award is a registered trademark of Award Software, Inc. Other trademarks and registered trademarks of products appearing in this manual are the properties of their respective holders.

Caution

To avoid damage to the system:

• Use the correct AC input voltage range

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.

Battery:

• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend

the manufacturer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s

instructions.

Joystick or MIDI port:

• Do not use any joystick or MIDI device that requires more than 10A current at 5V DC. There is a risk of fire for devices that exceed this limit.

FCC and DOC Statement on Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Notice:

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

Introduction

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction

1.1 Features and Specifications..................................................................................

1.2 Hyper-Threading Technology Functionality Requirements..........

1.3 Package Checklist.........................................................................................................

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

2.1 System Board Layout ..........................................................................................

2.2 System Memory...........................................................................................................

2.3 CPU........................................................................................................................................

2.4 Jumper Settings.............................................................................................................

2.5 Rear Panel I/O Ports..............................................................................................

2.6 I/O Connectors...........................................................................................................

Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1 The Basic Input/Output System.....................................................................

3.1.1 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................

3.1.2 Advanced BIOS Features..............................................................

3.1.3 Advanced Chipset Features ......................................................

3.1.4 Integrated Peripherals.........................................................................

3.1.5 Power Management Setup............................................................

3.1.6 PnP/PCI Configurations....................................................................

3.1.7 PC Health Status...................................................................................

3.1.8 CPU Frequency Control..................................................................

3.1.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults.....................................................................

3.1.10 Load Optimized Defaults..............................................................

3.1.11 Set Supervisor Password...............................................................

3.1.12 Set User Password..............................................................................

3.1.13 Save & Exit Setup.................................................................................

3.1.14 Exit Without Saving..............................................................................

3.2 Updating the BIOS.....................................................................................................

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55 56 61 65 68 77 81 83 84 86 87 88 89 90 91 92

15 16 18 23 28 39

Introduction

Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares

4.1 Desktop Management Interface...................................................................

4.2 Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications.......................................

4.3 Installation Notes........................................................................................................

Appendix A - Enabling Hyper-Threading

Technology

A.1 Enabling Hyper-Threading Technology..........................................................

Appendix B - Watchdog Timer

B.1 Watchdog Timer..............................................................................................................

Appendix C - System Error Messages

C.1 POST Beep.......................................................................................................................

C.2 Error Messages..............................................................................................................

Appendix D - Troubleshooting

D.1 Troubleshooting Checklist....................................................................................

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106

110 110

109

112

Introduction

1.1 Features and Specifications

1.1.1 Features

Chipset

• Intel® 845GV chipset

- Intel® 845GV B1 stepping Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)

- Intel® 82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4)

Processor

The system board is equipped with Socket 478 for installing one of the following supported processors.

• Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology 533MHz system data bus

• Intel® Pentium® 4 processor (478-pin)

- 533MHz system data bus

- 400MHz system data bus

• Intel® Celeron® processor (478-pin)

- 400MHz system data bus

Note:

Refer to section 1.2 and appendix A for more information on the Hyper-Threading Technology.

System Memory

• Two 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets

• PC1600 (DDR200), PC2100 (DDR266) or PC2700 (DDR333) DDR SDRAM DIMM, 2.5V unbuffered

• Supports maximum of 2GB system memory using 64Mbit, 128Mbit, 256Mbit or 512Mbit technology

- Double-sided x16 DDR SDRAM DIMM is not supported

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Density Width

Single/Double

184-pin DDR

64 Mbit

SS/DS

64/128MB

X16

SS/DS

32MB/NA

Density

128 Mbit

SS/DS

128/256MB

X16

SS/DS

64MB/NA

256 Mbit

SS/DS

256/512MB

X16

SS/DS

128MB/NA

512 Mbit

SS/DS

512/1024MB

X16

SS/DS

256MB/NA

Introduction

Expansion Slots

The system board is equipped with 1 PCI riser card slot for connecting a 2-PCI-slot riser card. The riser card is optional.

Onboard Graphics Features

• Graphics memory

- Shares 512K/1MB/8MB of the system memory in DOS mode

- Uses Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) in Windows mode

• Graphics controller

- Core frequency of 200MHz

- 350MHz integrated 24-bit RAMDAC

- Analog display up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz refresh

- 3D setup and render engine - Discrete, Triangles, Strips and fans

- Per pixel perspective corrected texture mapping

- Software DVD at 30fps, full screen

• 2D graphics features

- Optimized 256-bit BLT engine

- 32-bit alpha blended cursor

- Programmable 3-color transparent cursor

• 3D graphics features

- 200 megapixels/sec fill rate

- Maximum 3D resolution: 1600x1200x32 @ 85Hz

The type of DIMM that you will use will depend on the front side bus of the CPU installed on the system board. Please refer to the table below.

CPU FSB

533MHz

400MHz

DDR DIMM

PC2700 PC2100 PC1600

PC2100 PC1600

Memory Frequency

333MHz 266MHz 200MHz

266MHz 200MHz

Important:

400MHz FSB CPU supports up to DDR266 only. You may use DDR333 with this CPU but the system will run at 166MHz memory frequency.

Introduction

- Flat and Gouraud shading

- 16- and 24-bit Z-buffering and 16- and 24-bit W-buffering

- Vertex and programmable pixel fogging and atmospheric effects

- Double and triple render buffer

• Software drivers

- Windows® 98SE/2000/ME/XP

- Windows NT® 4.0

Onboard Audio Features

• 18-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent variable sampling rate

• High quality differential CD input

• True stereo line level outputs

• S/PDIF-out interface

• 2-channel audio output

S/PDIF

S/PDIF is a standard audio file transfer format that transfers digital audio signals to a device without having to be converted first to an analog format. This prevents the quality of the audio signal from degrading whenever it is converted to analog. S/PDIF is usually found on digital audio equipment such as a DAT machine or audio processing device. The S/PDIF connector on the system board sends surround sound and 3D audio signal outputs to amplifiers and speakers and to digital recording devices like CD recorders.

Onboard LAN Features

• Uses Intel 82562ET fast ethernet controller

• Basic 10/100 Client Connection. Suppor ts 559 level cable and PHY Stats. Support for Server OS included as check item, but no Server function included

• Same Quality Driver suits as 82559

• Supports DMI/SNMP/WMI

• 10/100 Auto Sensing

• IEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX compliant physical layer interface

• IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation

• 48-pin SSOP, 3.3V device

Introduction

Compatibility

• PCI 2.2 and AC ’97 compliant

PCI Bus Master IDE Controller

• Two PCI IDE interfaces support up to four IDE devices

• Supports ATA/33, ATA/66 and ATA/100 hard drives

• PIO Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up to 14MB/sec.)

• Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer

• Supports ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120 and ZIP

IrDA Interface

The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. The IRDA (Infrared Data Association) specification supports data transfers of 115K baud at a distance of 1 meter.

USB Ports

The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. USB 1.1 supports 12Mb/second bandwidth while USB 2.0 supports 480Mb/ second bandwidth providing a marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

Watchdog Timer

The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate.

BIOS

• Award BIOS, Windows® 98SE/2000/ME/XP Plug and Play compatible

• Supports SCSI sequential boot-up

• Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades

• Supports DMI 2.0 function

• 4Mbit flash memory

Introduction

Desktop Management Interface (DMI)

The system board comes with a DMI 2.0 built into the BIOS. The DMI utility in the BIOS automatically records various information about your system configuration and stores these information in the DMI pool, which is a part of the system board's Plug and Play BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is designed to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems easier. Refer to chapter 4 for instructions on using the DMI utility.

Rear Panel I/O Ports (PC 99 color-coded connectors)

• 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• 1 RJ45 LAN port

• 1 DB-9 serial port

• 1 DB-15 VGA port

• 1 DB-25 parallel port

• 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port

• 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port

• 1 game/MIDI port

• 3 audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in

I/O Connectors

• 2 connectors for 4 additional external USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• 1 connector for 1 external serial port

• 1 front audio connector for external line-out and mic-in jacks

• 2 internal audio connectors (CD-in and AUX-in)

• 1 S/PDIF-out connector

• 1 connector for IrDA interface

• 2 IDE connectors

• 1 floppy drive interface supports up to two 2.88MB floppy drives

• 2 ATX power supply connectors

• 1 Wake-On-LAN connector

• 1 Wake-On-Ring connector

• 1 chassis open connector

• CPU fan, system fan and 2nd fan connectors

Introduction

1.1.2 System Health Monitor Functions

The system board is capable of monitoring the following “system health” conditions.

• Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm

• Monitors CPU(V)/1.5V/3.3V/5V/±12V/5VSB(V)/VBAT(V) voltages and failure alarm

• Monitors the fan speed of CPU fan, system fan and 2nd fan; and failure alarm

• Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed

• Opened chassis alarm

Refer to the “PC Health Status” section in chapter 3 and the “Winbond Hardware Doctor Utility” section in chapter 4 for more information.

1.1.3 Intelligence

Dual Function Power Button

Depending on the setting in the “Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN” field of the Power Management Setup, this switch will allow the system to

enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode.

Wake-On-Ring

This feature allows the system that is in the Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode to wake-up/power-on to respond to calls coming from an internal modem, external modem or respond to calls from a modem PCI card that uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal to remotely wake up the PC.

Important:

If you are using a modem add-in card, the 5VSB power source of your power supply must support a minimum of ≥720mA.

Introduction

Wake-On-LAN

This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is supported via the onboard LAN por t, via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal or via a LAN card that uses the Wake-On-LAN connector. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can power-on the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.

Important:

The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support

≥

720mA.

Wake-On-Keyboard/Mouse

This function allows you to use the keyboard or mouse to power-on the system.

Important:

The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support

≥

720mA.

Wake-On-USB

This function allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.

Important:

• If you are using the Wake-On-USB function for 2 USB ports, the 5VSB power source of your power supply must support

≥

1.5A.

• If you are using the Wake-On-USB function for 3 or more USB ports, the 5VSB power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.

RTC Timer to Power-on the System

The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the set date and time.

Introduction

ACPI STR

The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energy saving features that enables PCs to implement Power Management and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power Management. Currently, only Windows

®®

98SE/2000/ME/XP supports the ACPI function. ACPI when enabled in the Power Management Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM function.

With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-off the system at once by pressing the power button or selecting “Standby” when you shut down Windows

®®

98SE/2000/ME/XP without having to go through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files, applications and operating system. This is because the system is capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire operating session into RAM (Random Access Memory) when it powers-off. The operating session will resume exactly where you left off the next time you power-on the system.

Important:

The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support

≥

1A.

AC Power Failure Recovery

When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to either power-on the system manually, let the system power-on automatically or return to the state where you left off before power failure occurs.

Virus Protection

Most viruses today destroy data stored in hard drives. The system board is designed to protect the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive.

Introduction

1.2 Hyper-Threading Technology Functionality Requirements

Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires ALL of the following platforms.

Components:

• CPU - an Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology

• Chipset - an Intel® chipset that supports HT Technology

• BIOS - a BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

• OS - an operating system that includes optimizations for HT Technology

Please refer to Appendix A for information about enabling the functionality of the Hyper-Threading Technology. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, go to: www.intel.com/info/ hyperthreading.

1.3 Package Checklist

The system board package contains the following items:

; The system board ; A user’s manual ; One card-edge bracket mounted with a serial por t ; One card-edge bracket mounted with two USB ports ; One IDE cable for ATA/33, ATA/66 or ATA/100 IDE drives ; One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable  One 2-PCI-slot riser card (optional) ; One “Main Board Utility” CD

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.

Hardware Installation

2.1 System Board Layout

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

COM 2

IrDA

CD-in

Front audio

S/PDIF-out

USB 5-6USB 3-4

2nd fan

Clear

CMOS

Battery

RESET

SPEAKER

HD-LED

DDR 1

DDR 2

System fan

ATX p ow er

FDD

IDE 1

IDE 2

DIMM LED

CPU fan

+12V power

CPU FSB select

Wake-OnKB/Mouse

Wake-On-USB 1/2

Wake-On-USB 3-6

ATX-SW

G-LED

G-SW

PWR-LED

PCI LED

Chassis open

AUX-in

KB/Mouse

COM 1

VGA

Parallel

USB 1/2 LAN

Line-out

Game

Line-in

Mic-in

Socket 478

Intel

845GV

Intel

82562ET

Winbond

W83627HF

Audio

Codec

WOL

Intel

ICH4

BIOS

1 1

WOR

PCI Riser Card Slot

Hardware Installation

2.2 System Memory

Warning:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

The system board is equipped with two 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) sockets that support 2.5V DDR SDRAM DIMM. Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM) is a type of SDRAM that doubles the data rate through reading and writing at both the rising and falling edge of each clock. This effectively doubles the speed of operation therefore doubling the speed of data transfer. Refer to chapter 1 (System Memory section) for detailed specification of the memory suppor ted by the system board.

BIOS Setting

“Memory Frequency For” in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS must be set accordingly.

DDR 1

DDR 2

Hardware Installation

2.2.1 Installing the DIM Module

A DIM module simply snaps into a DIMM socket on the system board. Pin 1 of the DIM module must correspond with Pin 1 of the socket.

1. Pull the “tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side.

2. Position the DIMM above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket.

3. Seat the module vertically into the socket. Make sure it is completely seated. The tabs will hold the DIMM in place.

Pin 1

Notch Key

Tab

Hardware Installation

2.3 CPU

2.3.1 Overview

The system board is equipped with a surface mount 478-pin CPU socket. This socket is exclusively designed for installing an Intel processor.

2.3.2 Installing the CPU

1. Locate Socket 478 on the system board.

2. Unlock the socket by pushing the lever sideways, away from the socket, then lifting it up to a 90o angle. Make sure the socket is lifted to at least this angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in properly.

Lever

Hardware Installation

3. Position the CPU above the socket then align the gold mark on the corner of the CPU (designated as pin 1) with pin 1 of the socket.

Important:

Handle the CPU by its edges and avoid touching the pins.

Gold mark

4. Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place. The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force.

Important:

Do not force the CPU into the socket. Forcing the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and damage the CPU.

Pin 1

Hardware Installation

5. Once the CPU is in place, push down the lever to lock the socket. The lever should click on the side tab to indicate that the CPU is completely secured in the socket.

2.3.3 Installing the Fan and Heat Sink

The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heatsink. Without sufficient air circulation across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board.

Note:

• Only use Intel

certified fan and heat sink.

• An Intel

boxed processor package contains a retention mechanism, heat sink, fan and installation guide. If the installation procedure in the installation guide differs from the one in this section, please follow the installation guide in the package.

• If you are installing a non-boxed processor, the heat sink,

fan and retention mechanism assembly may look different from the one shown in this section but the procedure will more or less be the same.

Hardware Installation

1. The system board comes with the retention module base already installed.

Retention

module base

Retention

hole

Retention

hole

Retention

hole

Retention

hole

2. Position the fan / heat sink and retention mechanism assembly on the CPU, then align and snap the retention legs’ hooks to the retention holes at the 4 corners of the retention module base.

Note:

You will not be able to snap the hooks into the holes if the fan / heat sink and retention mechanism assembly did not fit properly onto the CPU and retention module base.

Unsnapped

Fan / heat sink and retention mechanism assembly

Snapped

Hardware Installation

3. The retention levers at this time remains unlocked as shown in the illustration below.

Retention lever

4. Move the retention levers to their opposite directions then push them down. This will secure the fan / heat sink and retention mechanism assembly to the retention module base.

Note:

You will not be able to push the lever down if the direction is incorrect.

5. Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the system board.

Hardware Installation

2.4.1 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data

If you encounter the following,

a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password. c) You are unable to boot-up the computer system because the

processor’s ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS.

you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.

To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.

1. Power-off the system.

2. Set JP4 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP4 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.

3. Now power-on the system.

If your reason for clearing the CMOS data is due to incorrect setting of the processor’s ratio/clock in the BIOS, please proceed to step 4.

2-3 On:

Clear CMOS Data

1-2 On: Normal

(default)

312 312

JP4

2.4 Jumper Settings

Hardware Installation

4. After powering-on the system, press <Del> to enter the main menu of the BIOS.

5. Select the CPU Frequency Control submenu and press <Enter>.

6. Set the “CPU Clock Ratio” or “CPU Host/3V66/PCI Clock” field to its default setting or an appropriate frequency ratio or bus clock. Refer to the CPU Frequency Control section in chapter 3 for more information.

7. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu of the BIOS setup utility. Select “Save & Exit Setup” and press <Enter>.

8. Type <Y> and press <Enter>.

Hardware Installation

2.4.2 Jumper Settings for Selecting the CPU’s Front Side Bus

2-3 On:

100MHz

1-2 On:

Auto

(default)

All Off:

133MHz

JP2

This jumper is used to select the front side bus of the CPU installed on the system board. The default setting is Auto. The system will run according to the front side bus of the CPU installed on the system board.

Important:

• If you are using a CPU whose frequency has been locked by the manufacturer, overclocking will have no effect.

• Overclocking may result to the CPU’s or system’s instability and are not guaranteed to provide better system performance. If you are unable to boot your system due to overclocking, make sure to set this jumper back to its default setting.

Hardware Installation

2.4.3 Jumper Settings for Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake-OnMouse

This Wake-On-Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up a system from the S3/S4/S5 state. To enable this function, set JP5 pins 2 and 3 to On.

BIOS Setting:

“Keyboard/Mouse Power On” (“Onboard Super IO Device” field) in the Integrated Peripherals submenu of the BIOS must be set accordingly. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Warning:

1. If JP5 was enabled with a password set in the “KB Power On Password” field, and now you wish to disable the keyboard password function, make sure to set the “Keyboard/Mouse Power On” field to “Disabled” prior to setting JP5 to disabled. You will not be able to boot up the system if you fail to do so.

2. The power button will not function once a keyboard password has been set in the “KB Power On Password” field. You must type the correct password to power-on the system.

3. The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.

2-3 On:

5VSB - Enabled

1-2 On: 5V

Disabled

(default)

JP5

Hardware Installation

2.4.4 Jumper Settings for Wake-On-USB

USB 3-6 (JP6)

312312

USB 1-2 (JP7)

2-3 On: 5VDU

Enabled

1-2 On: 5V

Disabled (default)

2-3 On: 5VDU

Enabled

1-2 On: 5V

Disabled (default)

The Wake-On-USB function allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To enable this function, set JP6 and/or JP7 pins 2 and 3 to On.

BIOS Setting:

“USB KB Wake-Up From S3” in the Power Management Setup submenu of the BIOS must be set to Enabled. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Important:

• If you are using the Wake-On-USB function for 2 USB ports, the 5VSB power source of your power supply must support

≥

1.5A.

• If you are using the Wake-On-USB function for 3 or more USB ports, the 5VSB power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.

Hardware Installation

2.5 Rear Panel I/O Ports

PS/2

Mouse

RJ45

LAN

Parallel

GAME/MIDI

PS/2

K/B

USB 1-2

COM 1

Line-

out

Line-inMic-

VGA

The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following:

• PS/2 mouse port

• PS/2 keyboard port

• Parallel port

• COM 1 port

• VGA port

• LAN port

• USB ports

• Game port

• Line-out, line-in and mic-in jacks

Hardware Installation

2.5.1 PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports

The system board is equipped with an onboard PS/2 mouse (Green) and PS/2 keyboard (Purple) ports - both at location CN1 of the system board. The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12. If a mouse is not connected to this port, the system will reserve IRQ12 for other expansion cards.

Wake-On-Keyboard/Mouse

The Wake-On-Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use the keyboard or mouse to power-on the system. To use this function:

• Jumper Setting:

JP5 must be set to “2-3 On: Enabled”. Refer to “Jumper Settings for Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake-On-Mouse” in this chapter for more information.

• BIOS Setting:

“Keyboard/Mouse Power On” (“Onboard Super IO Device” field) in the Integrated Peripherals submenu of the BIOS must be set

accordingly. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Warning:

Make sure to turn off your computer prior to connecting or disconnecting a mouse or keyboard. Failure to do so may damage the system board.

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 Keyboard

Hardware Installation

2.5.2 Serial Ports

COM 1

DTR

RTS

DSR

CTS

COM 2

The serial ports are RS-232C asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.

The system board is equipped with an onboard serial port (CN6 Teal/Turquoise) for COM 1 and a 9-pin connector at location J17 for COM 2.

One card-edge bracket, mounted with a serial port cable, is provided with the system board. If you want to use the COM 2 serial port, connect the serial port cable to connector J17. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable is aligned with pin 1 of connector J17. Mount the card-edge bracket to the system chassis.

BIOS Setting

Select the serial ports’ I/O address in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Onboard Super IO Device” field) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Hardware Installation

2.5.3 Parallel Port

The system board has a standard parallel port (CN9 - Burgundy) for interfacing your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP, ECP, EPP and PntMode.

Setting

SPP (Standard Parallel Port)

ECP (Extended Capabilities Port)

EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port)

PntMode

Function

Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only.

Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the SPP’s data transfer rate.

Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed.

Allows parallel port to operate in bipolar mode.

Parallel

BIOS Setting

Select the parallel port’s mode in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Onboard Super IO Device” field) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

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2.5.4 VGA Port

The system board can only be used with an analog video monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port (CN2 - Blue). If your monitor supports analog video but does not have a 15-pin D-shell connector, see your monitor dealer for the adapter or optional cable. After you plug the monitor cable into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place. Some monitors have a switch that chooses between analog and TTL (or digital) operation. If your monitor has such a switch, set it for analog.

BIOS Setting

Enable or disable the onboard VGA in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

Install the “Intel 845 Graphics Drivers” that is in the provided CD. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

VGA

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2.5.5 Universal Serial Bus Ports

USB 2 USB 1

USB 5-6

VCC

+Data

Key

-Data

Key

-Data

Ground

VCC

+Data

Ground

USB 3-4

USB 3/4/5/6

Two onboard USB 2.0/1.1 ports (Black) are at location CN7 of the system board.

JUSB1 (USB 3-4) and JUSB2 (USB 5-6) connectors allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports. One card-edge bracket, mounted with USB ports, is provided with the system board. If you want to use the optional USB ports, install the card-edge bracket to the system chassis then insert the connector that is attached to the USB port cables to JUSB1 or JUSB2.

BIOS Setting

Enable or disable the onboard USB in the Integrated Peripherals submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.

Hardware Installation

If you are using a USB 2.0 device, install the “USB 2.0 Drivers” that is in the provided CD. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

Wake-On-USB

The Wake-On-USB function allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. To use this function:

• Jumper Setting: JP6 and/or JP7 must be set to “2-3 On: Enabled”. Refer to “Jumper Settings for Wake-On-USB” in this chapter for more information.

• BIOS Setting: “USB KB Wake-Up From S3” in the Power Management Setup submenu of the BIOS must be set to Enabled. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Important:

• If you are using the Wake-On-USB function for 2 USB ports, the 5VSB power source of your power supply must support

≥

1.5A.

• If you are using the Wake-On-USB function for 3 or more USB ports, the 5VSB power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.

Hardware Installation

2.5.6 RJ45 Fast-Ethernet Port

RJ45 LAN

The system board is equipped with an onboard RJ45 fast-ethernet LAN port at location CN7 of the system board. It allows the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.

BIOS Setting

Enable or disable the onboard LAN in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Intel OnChip PCI Device” field) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Driver Installation

Install the “Intel LAN Drivers” that is in the provided CD. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

Hardware Installation

2.5.7 Game/MIDI Port

The Game/MIDI port is identical to that of a standard PC game adapter or game I/O port. Connect an analog joystick to the 15-pin D-sub connector (Gold) at location CN10 of the system board. This port works well with any application that is compatible with the standard PC joystick.

BIOS Setting

Configure the game port in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Onboard Super IO Device” field) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Game Port

Hardware Installation

2.5.8 Audio Jacks

Mic

Mic Power

AuD_R_Out

N. C.

AuD_L_Out

GND

AuD_Vcc

Key

AuD_R_Return

AuD_L_Return

Line-out

Line-in

Mic-in

Audio Jacks

The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a onehole connecting interface for inserting a plug.

• Line-out Jack (Lime - CN3)

This jack is used to connect external speakers for audio output from the system board. Using this jack disables the front audio’s

line-out function.

• Line-in Jack (Light Blue - CN4)

This jack can be connected to the line-out jack of any external audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, AM/FM radio tuner,

synthesizer, etc. Connect a stereo cable from the line-out jack of your external device to this line-in jack.

Front

audio

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• Mic-in Jack (Pink - CN5)

This jack is used to connect an external microphone. Use the CMedia application software to select between using this jack and the front audio’s mic-in jack.

Front Audio

The front audio connector (J1) provides you the option of connecting devices to the line-out and mic-in jacks at the front panel. Using this line-out jack disables the rear audio’s line-out function.

Remove the jumper caps from pins 5-6 and pins 9-10 of J1 prior to connecting the front audio cable connector. Make sure pin 1 of the cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of J1. If you are not using this connector, make sure to replace the jumper caps back to their original pin locations.

The front audio is disabled. The rear audio is enabled.

The front audio is enabled. The rear audio is disabled.

Pins 5-6 and 9-10 short (default)

Pins 5-6 and 9-10 open

Driver Installation

Install the “Realtek Audio Drivers” that is in the provided CD. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.

Hardware Installation

2.6.1 Internal Audio Connectors

The AUX-in (J5) and CD-in (J6) connectors are used to receive audio from a CD-ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card.

2.6 I/O Connectors

Right audio channel

Left audio

channel

Ground Ground

AUX-in

Right audio channel

Left audio

channel

Ground Ground

CD-in

Hardware Installation

2.6.2 S/PDIF-out Connector

AVDD5

N. C.

SPDIF

Ground

The system board is equipped with a S/PDIF connector. One cardedge bracket, mounted with the S/PDIF port, will be provided as an option. Install the card-edge bracket to the system chassis then connect the audio cable connector to J4. Make sure pin 1 of the audio cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of J4.

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2.6.3 Floppy Disk Drive Connector

The system board is equipped with a shrouded floppy disk drive connector that supports two standard floppy disk drives. To prevent improper floppy cable installation, the shrouded floppy disk header has a keying mechanism. The 34-pin connector on the floppy cable can be placed into the header only if pin 1 of the connector is aligned with pin 1 of the header.

Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Cable

Install one end of the floppy disk drive cable into the shrouded floppy disk header (J5) on the system board and the other endmost connector to the drive you want to designate as Drive A. If you are connecting another drive (Drive B), install the middle connector of the cable to the drive. The colored edge of the daisy chained ribbon cable should be aligned with pin 1 of J5.

BIOS Setting

Enable or disable this function in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Onboard Super I/O Device” field) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Hardware Installation

2.6.4 IDE Disk Drive Connector

The system board is equipped with two shrouded PCI IDE headers that will interface four Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) disk drives. To prevent improper IDE cable installation, each shrouded PCI IDE header has a keying mechanism. The 40-pin connector on the IDE cable can be placed into the header only if pin 1 of the connector is aligned with pin 1 of the header.

Each IDE connector supports 2 devices, a Master and a Slave. Use an IDE ribbon cable to connect the drives to the system board. An IDE ribbon cable have 3 connectors on them, one that plugs into an IDE connector on the system board and the other 2 connects to IDE devices. The connector at the end of the cable is for the Master drive and the connector in the middle of the cable is for the Slave drive.

Connecting the IDE Disk Drive Cable

Install one end of the IDE cable into the IDE 1 header (J16) on the system board and the other connectors to the IDE devices.

If you are adding a third or fourth IDE device, use another IDE cable and install one end of the cable into the IDE 2 header (J14) on the system board and the other connectors to the IDE devices.

IDE 1IDE 2

IDE 1

IDE 2

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Note:

Refer to your disk drive user’s manual for information about selecting proper drive switch settings.

Adding a Second IDE Disk Drive

When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives.

The system board supports Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA/33, ATA/66 or ATA/100 hard drives. We recommend that you use hard drives from the same manufacturer. In a few cases, drives from two different manufacturers will not function properly when used together. The problem lies in the hard drives, not the system board.

Important:

If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROM drive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM drive to Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be recognized and cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master mode.

BIOS Setting

Enable or disable the onboard primary or secondary IDE in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Intel OnChip IDE Device” field) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Hardware Installation

2.6.5 IrDA Connector

VCC

N. C.

IRRX

Ground

IRTX

Connect your IrDA cable to connector J3 on the system board.

Note:

The sequence of the pin functions on some IrDA cable may be reversed from the pin function defined on the system board. Make sure to connect the cable to the IrDA connector according to their pin functions.

BIOS Setting

Set “UART2 Mode Select” (“Onboard Super IO Device” field) in the Integrated Peripherals submenu of the BIOS to the type of IrDA standard supported by your device.

Driver Installation

You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the IrDA function. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.

Hardware Installation

2.6.6 CPU Fan Connector

Ground

Power

Sense

The CPU must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink. Connect the CPU fan to the 3-pin fan connector at location J10 of the system board. The system is capable of monitoring the speed of the CPU fan.

BIOS Setting

The “PC Health Status” submenu of the BIOS will display the current speed of the CPU fan. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Hardware Installation

2.6.7 System Fan and 2nd Fan Connectors

Ground

Power

Sense

System fan

Ground

Power

Sense

2nd fan

The system fan connector (J12) and 2nd fan connector (J11) are used to connect cooling fans. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components. The system is capable of monitoring the speed of the cooling fans.

BIOS Setting

The “PC Health Status” submenu of the BIOS will display the current speed of the cooling fans. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Hardware Installation

2.6.8 Wake-On-LAN Connector

WOL

Ground

+5VSB

Your LAN card package should include a cable. Connect one end of the cable to the wakeup header on the card and the other end to location J8 on the system board. The network will detect Magic Packet and assert a wakeup signal to power-up the system. Refer to the add-in card’s manual for details. Note: Your LAN card must support the remote wake up function.

Important:

The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support

≥

720mA.

BIOS Setting

To use the Wake-On-LAN function, you must enable the “Resume On LAN” in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.

Hardware Installation

2.6.9 Wake-On-Ring Connector

Ground

RI#

The Wake-On-Ring connector is used to connect to an internal modem add-in card that has the same connector. It will allow the system that is in the Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode to wake-up/power-on to respond to calls coming through the internal modem card.

To use this function, connect one end of the cable (that came with the card) to the card’s wake-on-ring connector and the other end to location J9 on the system board.

If you are using an external modem, the ring-on function will come through the serial port where the external modem is connected.

Important:

If you are using a modem add-in card, the 5VSB power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.

BIOS Setting

To use the Wake-On-Ring function, you must enable the “Resume On Ring” in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS.

Hardware Installation

2.6.10 Chassis Open Connector

2 1

Ground

Chassis signal

The system board supports the chassis intrusion detection function. To use this function, connect the chassis intrusion sensor cable from the chassis to J2. Whenever a chassis component has been removed, the sensor sends signal to J2 alerting you of a chassis intrusion event. To disable this function, place a jumper cap over J2.

Hardware Doctor Utility

Install “Hardware Doctor” that is in the provided CD. By default, the chassis intrusion detection function is disabled. When enabled, a warning message will appear when the chassis is open. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound when the chassis is open. Refer to the “Hardware Doctor” section in chapter 4 for more information.

Hardware Installation

2.6.11 DIMM and PCI Standby Power LEDs

DIMM Standby Power LED

This LED will turn red when the system’s power is on or when it is in the Suspend state (Power On Suspend or Suspend to RAM). It will not light when the system is in the Soft-Off state.

PCI Standby Power LED

This LED will turn red when the system is in the power-on, Soft-Off or Suspend (Power On Suspend or Suspend to RAM) state.

Important:

If the DIMM Standby Power LED or PCI Standby Power LED is lighted, you must power-off the system then turn off the power supply’s switch or unplug the power cord prior to installing any memory modules or add-in cards.

DIMM Standby Power LED

PCI Standby Power LED

Hardware Installation

2.6.12 Power Connectors

+12V

3.3V

3.3V Ground

+5V Ground +5V

Ground PW-OK

5VSB

+5V

3.3V

-12V

Ground

PS-ON Ground Ground

Ground

-5V

+5V

+12V

GroundGround +12V

We recommend that you use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. An ATX12V power supply has a standard 20-pin ATX main power connector and a 4-pin +12V power connector that must be inserted onto PL1 and ATXP1 connectors respectively.

The 4-pin +12V power connector enables the delivery of more +12VDC current to the processor’s Voltage Regulator Module (VRM).

The system board requires a minimum of 250 Watt power supply to operate. Your system configuration (amount of memory, add-in cards, peripherals, etc.) may exceed the minimum power requirement. To ensure that adequate power is provided, use a 300 Watt (or greater) power supply.

Hardware Installation

2.6.13 Front Panel Connectors

HD-LED: Primary/Secondary IDE LED

This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.

RESET: Reset Switch

This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system thus prolonging the life of the power supply or system.

SPEAKER: Speaker Connector

This connects to the speaker installed in the system chassis.

G-SW: Green Switch

This switch will allow your system to enter the Suspend mode.

G-LED: Green LED

This LED will not light when the system’s power is on or when the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. It will blink every second when the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) state.

ATX-SW: ATX Power Switch

Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch is a “dual function power button” that will allow your system to enter the SoftOff or Suspend mode. Refer to “Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN” in the Power Management Setup (Chapter 3).

HD-LED

PWR-LED

ATX-SW

RESET

SPEAKER

G-LED

G-SW

J13

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PWR-LED: Power/Standby LED

When the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds.

Note:

If a system did not boot-up and the Power/Standby LED did not light after it was powered-on, it may indicate that the CPU or memory module was not installed properly. Please make sure they are properly inserted into their corresponding socket.

3 5

14 16

18 20

7 9

13 15 17 19

2 4 6

HD-LED

(Primary/Secondary IDE LED)

G-LED

(Green LED)

ATX-SW

(ATX power switch)

G-SW

(Green switch)

RESET

(Reset switch)

SPEAKER

(Speaker connector)

PWR-LED

(Power/Standby LED)

Pin Assignment

HDD LED Power HDD

Green LED Power Ground

PWRBT+ PWRBT-

Ground SMI

Ground H/W Reset

Speaker Data N. C. Ground Speaker Power

LED Power (+) LED Power (+) LED Power (-) or Standby Signal

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2.6.14 PCI Riser Card Slot

PCI Riser Card Slot

The system board is equipped with 1 PCI riser card slot for connecting a 2-PCI-slot riser card. The riser card is optional.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1 The Basic Input/Output System

The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the processor and peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. This chapter explains the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS.

After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test, the following message will appear on the screen:

Press DEL to enter setup

If the message disappears before you respond, restar t the system or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.

When you press <Del>, the main menu screen will appear.

Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility

Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1.1.1 Date

The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1994 to 2079.

3.1.1.2 Time

The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Hour displays hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays minutes from 00 to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

3.1.1 Standard CMOS Features

Use the arrow keys to highlight “Standard CMOS Features” and press <Enter>. A screen similar to the one on the next page will appear.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

IDE HDD Auto Detection

Detects the parameters of the drive. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen.

IDE Primary Master/Slave and IDE Secondary Master/Slave

The drive type information should be included in the documentation from your hard disk vendor. If you select ”Auto”, the BIOS will autodetect the HDD & CD-ROM drive at the POST stage and show the IDE for the HDD & CD-ROM drive. If a hard disk has not been installed, select “None”.

Access Mode

For hard drives larger than 528MB, you would typically select the LBA type. Certain operating systems require that you select CHS or Large. Please check your operating system’s manual or Help desk on which one to select.

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

3.1.1.3 IDE Primary Master, IDE Primary Slave, IDE Secondary Master and IDE Secondary Slave

Move the cursor to the “IDE Primary Master”, “IDE Primary Slave”, “IDE Secondary Master” or “IDE Secondary Slave” field, then press <Enter>.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

Capacity

Displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the size is slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk checking program.

Cylinder

This field displays the number of cylinders.

Head

This field displays the number of read/write heads.

Precomp

This field displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing.

Landing Zone

This field displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing zone for the read/write heads.

Sector

This field displays the number sectors per track.

3.1.1.4 Drive A and Drive B

These fields identify the types of floppy disk drives installed.

None No floppy drive is installed 360K, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. standard drive; 360KB capacity

1.2M, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. AT-type high-density drive; 1.2MB capacity 720K, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 720KB capacity

1.44M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 1.44MB capacity

2.88M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 2.88MB capacity

Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1.1.5 Video

This field selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select the type. The default setting is EGA/VGA.

EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For

EGA, VGA, SVGA and PGA monitor adapters.

CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 40-column

mode.

CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 80-column

mode.

Mono Monochrome adapter. Includes high resolution

monochrome adapters.

3.1.1.6 Halt On

This field determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected during power up. The default setting is All Errors.

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors detected. All Errors The system boot will stop whenever the BIOS detects

a non-fatal error.

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard

error; it will stop for all other errors.

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error ;

it will stop for all other errors.

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a disk or

keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors.

3.1.1.7 Base Memory

Displays the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1.1.8 Extended Memory

Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot-up.

3.1.1.9 Total Memory

Displays the total memory available in the system.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1.2 Advanced BIOS Features

The Advanced BIOS Features allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.

3.1.2.1 Virus Warning

This field protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. When this field is enabled, the Award BIOS will monitor the boot sector and partition table of the hard disk drive. If an attempt is made to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive, the BIOS will halt the system and an error message will appear.

After seeing the error message, if necessary, you will be able to run an anti-virus program to locate and remove the problem before any damage is done.

Many disk diagnostic programs which attempt to access the boot sector table will cause the warning message to appear. If you are running such a program, we recommend that you first disable this field. Also, disable this field if you are installing or running certain operating

The screen above list all the fields available in the Advanced BIOS Features submenu, for ease of reference in this manual. In the actual CMOS setup, you have to use the scroll bar to view the fields. The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

systems like Windows® 98SE/2000/ME/XP or the operating system may not install nor work.

3.1.2.2 CPU L1 & L2 Cache

This field speeds up the memory access.

3.1.2.3 CPU Hyper-Threading (for Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology)

This field is used to enable the functionality of the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with Hyper-Threading Technology and will appear only when using this processor.

3.1.2.4 Quick Power On Self Test

This field speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the system. When this field is set to “Fast”, the BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.

3.1.2.5 First Boot Device, Second Boot Device, Third Boot Device and Boot Other Device

Select the drive to boot first, second and third in the “First Boot Device” “Second Boot Device” and “Third Boot Device” fields respectively. The BIOS will boot the operating system according to the sequence of the drive selected. Set “Boot Other Device” to Enabled if you wish to boot from another device.

3.1.2.6 Swap Floppy Drive

When this field is enabled and the system is booting from the floppy drive, the system will boot from drive B instead of drive A. When this field is disabled and the system is booting from the floppy drive, the system will boot from drive A. You must have two floppy drives to use this function.

3.1.2.7 Boot Up Floppy Seek

When enabled, the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that the BIOS cannot distinguish between 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M drive types as they are all 80 tracks. When disabled, the BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360KB.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1.2.8 Boot Up NumLock Status

This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.

3.1.2.9 Typematic Rate Setting

Disabled Continually holding down a key on your keyboard will

cause the BIOS to report that the key is down.

Enabled The BIOS will not only report that the key is down,

but will first wait for a moment, and, if the key is still down, it will begin to report that the key has been depressed repeatedly. For example, you would use such a feature to accelerate cursor movements with the arrow keys. You can then select the typematic rate and typematic delay in the “Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)” and “Typematic Delay (Msec)” fields below.

3.1.2.10 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

This field allows you to select the rate at which the keys are accelerated.

3.1.2.11 Typematic Delay (Msec)

This field allows you to select the delay between when the key was first depressed and when the acceleration begins.

3.1.2.12 Security Option

This field determines when the system will prompt for the password

- everytime the system boots or only when you enter the BIOS setup. Set the password in the Set Supervisor/User Password submenu.

System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be

denied unless the correct password is entered at the prompt.

Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied

unless the correct password is entered at the prompt.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1.2.13 APIC Mode

Leave this field in its default setting.

3.1.2.14 MPS Version Control for OS

This field is used to select the MPS version that the system board is using.

3.1.2.15 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB

This field allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in OS/2.

3.1.2.16 HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

The system board supports SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) hard drives. SMART is a reliability prediction technology for ATA/IDE and SCSI drives. The drive will provide sufficient notice to the system or user to backup data prior to the drive’s failure. The default is Disabled. If you are using hard drives that support S.M.A.R.T., set this field to Enabled. SMART is supported in ATA/33 or later hard drives.

3.1.2.17 Report No FDD For WIN 95

The options are Yes and No.

3.1.2.18 Full Screen Logo Show

This field is applicable only if you want a particular logo to appear during system boot-up.

Enabled The logo will appear in full screen during system boot-

up.

Disabled The logo will not appear during system boot-up.

3.1.2.19 Small Logo(EPA) Show

Enabled The EPA logo will appear during system boot-up. Disabled The EPA logo will not appear during system boot-up.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

3.1.3 Advanced Chipset Features

This section gives you functions to configure the system based on the specific features of the chipset. The chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources. These items should not

be altered unless necessary. 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 some incompatibility or that data was being lost while using your system.

3.1.3.1 DRAM Timing Selectable

This field is used to select the timing of the DRAM.

By SPD The EEPROM on a DIMM has SPD (Serial

Presence Detect) data structure that stores information about the module such as the memory type, memory size, memory speed, etc. When this option is selected, the system will run according to the information in the EEPROM. This option is the default setting because it provides the most stable condition for the system. The “CAS Latency Time” and “Active to Precharge Delay” fields will show the default settings by SPD.

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

Award BIOS Setup Utility

By User If you want better performance for your system

other than the one “by SPD”, select “By User” then select the best option in the “CAS Latency Time” and “Active to Precharge Delay fields.

3.1.3.2 CAS Latency Time

This field is used to select the local memory clock periods.

3.1.3.3 Active to Precharge Delay

The options are 5, 6 and 7.

3.1.3.4 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay

The options are 2 and 3.

3.1.3.5 DRAM RAS# Precharge

This field controls RAS# precharge (in local memory clocks).

3.1.3.6 Memory Enhancement

To enhance the memory speed of the system, set this field to “Enabled”.

3.1.3.7 Memory Frequency For

This field is used to select the memory clock speed of the DIMM.

3.1.3.8 System BIOS Cacheable

When this field is enabled, accesses to the system BIOS ROM addressed at F0000H-FFFFFH are cached, provided that the cache controller is enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the higher the efficiency of the system.

3.1.3.9 Video BIOS Cacheable

As with caching the system BIOS, enabling the Video BIOS cache will allow access to video BIOS addresssed at C0000H to C7FFFH to be cached, if the cache controller is also enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the faster the video performance.

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3.1.3.10 Delayed Transaction

When enabled, this function frees up the PCI bus for other PCI masters during the PCI-to-ISA transactions. This allows PCI and ISA buses to be used more efficiently and prevents degradation of performance on the PCI bus when ISA accesses are made.

3.1.3.11 On-Chip Video

This field is used to enable or disable the onboard video.

3.1.3.12 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size

This field is used to select the frame buffer size.

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3.1.4 Integrated Peripherals

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

3.1.4.1 INTEL OnChip IDE Device

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear.

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

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IDE DMA Transfer Access

The options are Enabled and Disabled.

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE and On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

These fields allow you to enable or disable the primary and secondary IDE controller. Select Disabled if you want to add a different hard drive controller.

IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO and IDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO

PIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rather than have the BIOS issue a series of commands to effect a transfer to or from the disk drive, PIO allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the complete task by themselves. Your system supports five modes, 0 (default) to 4, which primarily differ in timing. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the best available mode after checking your drive.

Auto The BIOS will automatically set the system according

to your hard disk drive’s timing.

Mode 0-4 You can select a mode that matches your hard disk

drive’s timing. Caution: Do not use the wrong setting or you will have drive errors.

IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA and IDE Secondary Master/ Slave UDMA

These fields allow you to set the Ultra DMA in use. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the best available option after checking your hard drive or CD-ROM.

Auto The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for

you.

Disabled The BIOS will not detect these categories.

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3.1.4.2 INTEL OnChip PCI Device

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear.

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

AC97 Audio

Auto Select this option when using the onboard audio

codec.

Disabled Select this option when using a PCI sound card.

On-Chip LAN Control

This field is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN.

IDE HDD Block Mode

Enabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system

BIOS will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block size the system can transfer. The block size will depend on the type of hard disk drive.

Disabled The IDE HDD uses the standard mode.

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Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Enable this field if you wish to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly.

If you wish to change the boot ROM’s settings, type the <Shift> and <F10> keys simultaneously when prompted during boot-up. Take note: you will be able to access the boot ROM’s program (by typing <Shift> + <F10>) only when this field is enabled.

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3.1.4.3 Onboard Super IO Device

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear.

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

KBC Input Clock

This is used to select the input clock of your keyboard.

Keyboard/Mouse Power On

This field allows you to use the keyboard or mouse to power-on the system.

Disabled Default setting. Password When this option is selected, set the password you

would like to use to power-on the system in the “KB Power On Password” field.

Hot Key When this option is selected, select the function key

you would like to use to power-on the system in the “KB Power On Hot Key” field.

Mouse Left When this option is selected, double-click the left

button of the mouse to power-on the system.

Mouse Right When this option is selected, double-click the right

button of the mouse to power-on the system.

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Any Key Press any key to power-on the system. Keyboard 98 When this option is selected, press the “wake up”

key of the Windows 98 compatible keyboard to power-on the system.

KB Power On Password

Move the cursor to this field and press <Enter>. Enter your password. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type in exactly the same password to confirm, then press <Enter>.

The power button will not function once a keyboard password has been set in this field. You must type the correct password to poweron the system. If you forgot the password, power-off the system and remove the battery. Wait for a few seconds and install it back before powering-on the system.

KB Power On Hot Key

This field is used to select a function key that you would like to use to power-on the system.

Onboard FDC Controller

Enabled Enables the onboard floppy disk controller. Disabled Disables the onboard floppy disk controller.

Onboard Serial Port 1 and Onboard Serial Port 2

Auto The system will automatically select an I/O address

for the onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2.

3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3 Allows you to

manually select an I/O address for the onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2.

Disabled Disables the onboard serial port 1 and/or serial

port 2.

UART2 Mode Select

The system board supports IrDA function for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. You may not use IrDA and the COM 2 serial port at the same time. If you are using the COM 2 serial port, make sure this field is set to Normal.

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To use the IrDA function, follow the steps below.

1. Connect your IrDA cable to the IrDA connector on the system board.

2. Set the “UART2 Mode Select” field to the type of IrDA standard supported by your IrDA peripheral/device. For better transmission of data, your IrDA peripheral device must be within a 30o angle and within a distance of 1 meter.

3. Set the “RxD, TxD Active” and “IR Transmission Delay” fields appropriately.

RxD, TxD Active

The options are Hi, Lo; Lo, Hi; Lo, Lo; and Hi, Hi.

IR Transmission Delay

If this field is Enabled, transmission of data will be slower. This is recommended when you encounter transmission problem with your device.

Onboard Parallel Port

378/IRQ7, 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5 Selects the I/O address and

IRQ for the onboard parallel port.

Disabled Disables the onboard parallel port.

Parallel Port Mode

The options are SPP, EPP, ECP, ECP+EPP and PntMode. These apply to a standard specification and will depend on the type and speed of your device. Refer to your peripheral’s manual for the best option.

SPP

Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only.

ECP (Extended Capabilities Port)

Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the normal mode’s data transfer rate.

EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port)

Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed.

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PntMode

Allows parallel port to operate in bipolar mode.

If you selected EPP, the “EPP Mode Select” field is configurable. If you selected ECP, the “ECP Mode Use DMA” field is configurable. If you selected ECP+EPP, both “EPP Mode Select” and “ECP Mode Use DMA” are configurable.

EPP Mode Select

This is used to select the EPP mode.

ECP Mode Use DMA

This is used to select the DMA channel of the parallel port.

PWR Lost Resume State

Keep Off When power returns after an AC power failure, the

system’s power is off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system.

Turn On When power returns after an AC power failure, the

system will automatically power-on.

Last State When power returns after an AC power failure, the

system will return to the state where you left off before power failure occurs. If the system’s power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will remain off when power returns. If the system’s power is on when AC power failure occurs, the system will power-on when power returns.

Game Port Address

This field is used to select the game port’s address.

Midi Port Address

This field is used to select the midi port’s address. If you have selected the midi port’s address, you may select its IRQ in the “Midi Port IRQ” field.

Midi Port IRQ

This field is used to select the midi port’s IRQ.

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3.1.4.4 USB Controller

All Enabled Enables all USB ports. USB 2.0 Disabled USB 2.0 is disabled; USB 1.1 is enabled. All Disabled Disables all USB ports.

3.1.4.5 USB Keyboard Support

If you are using a USB keyboard under DOS, set this field to Enabled. This field can be configured only if the “USB Controller” field is enabled.

3.1.4.6 Init Display First

This field is used to select whether to initialize the onboard VGA or PCI first when the system boots.

Onboard VGA When the system boots, it will first initialize the

onboard VGA.

PCI Slot When the system boots, it will first initialize PCI.

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3.1.5 Power Management Setup

The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy.

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

3.1.5.1 ACPI Function

This function should be enabled only in operating systems that support ACPI. Currently, only Windows

®®

98SE/2000/ME/XP supports this function. When this field is enabled, the system will ignore the settings in the “Suspend Mode” and “HDD Power Down” fields. If you want to use the Suspend to RAM function, make sure this field is enabled then select “S3(STR)” in the field below.

3.1.5.2 ACPI Suspend Type

This field is used to select the type of Suspend mode.

S1(POS) Enables the Power On Suspend function. S3(STR) Enables the Suspend to RAM function.

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3.1.5.3 Power Management

This field allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving by changing the length of idle time that elapses before the HDD Power Down field is activated.

Min Saving Minimum power saving time for the HDD Power

Down = 15 min.

Max Saving Maximum power saving time for the HDD Power

Down = 1 min.

User Define Allows you to set the power saving time in the

“HDD Power Down” field.

3.1.5.4 Video Off Method

This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.

V/H SYNC + Blank This selection will cause the system to turn

off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.

Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer. DPMS Initializes display power management signaling. Use

this option if your video board supports it.

3.1.5.5 Video Off In Suspend

This field is used to activate the video off feature when the system enters the Suspend mode.

3.1.5.6 Suspend Mode

When the system enters the Suspend mode, the CPU and onboard peripherals will be shut off.

3.1.5.7 HDD Power Down

This is selectable only when the Power Management field is set to User Define. When the system enters the HDD Power Down mode according to the power saving time selected, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.

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3.1.5.8 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

This field allows you to select the method of powering off your system.

Delay 4 Sec. Regardless of whether the Power Management

function is enabled or disabled, if the power button is pushed and released in less than 4 sec, the system enters the Suspend mode. The purpose of this function is to prevent the system from powering off in case you accidentally “hit” or pushed the power button. Push and release again in less than 4 sec to restore. Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will power off the system.

Instant-Off Pressing and then releasing the power button at

once will immediately power off your system.

3.1.5.9 Resume on PCI Event

Enabled This field should be set to Enabled only if your PCI

card such as LAN card or modem card uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal to remotely wake up the system. Access to the LAN card or PCI

card will cause the system to wake up. Refer to the

card’s documentation for more information.

Disabled The system will not wake up despite access to the PCI

card.

3.1.5.10 Resume On Ring

Set this field to Enabled to use the modem ring-on function. This will allow your system to power-on to respond to calls coming through an external or internal modem. Refer to “Wake-On-Ring Connector” in chapter 2 for more information.

3.1.5.11 Resume On LAN

If you are using a LAN card that supports the remote wake up function, set this field to Enabled. The will allow the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can wake up the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt. Refer to “Wake-On-LAN Connector” in chapter 2 for more information.

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3.1.5.12 USB KB Wake-Up From S3

This field, when enabled, allows you to use a USB keyboard to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. This can be configured only if the “ACPI Suspend Type” field is set to “S3(STR)”.

3.1.5.13 Resume By Alarm

Enabled When Enabled, you can set the date and time you

would like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC to power-on in the “Date (of Month) Alarm” and “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” fields. However, if the system is being accessed by incoming calls or the network (Resume On Ring/LAN) prior to the date and time set in these fields, the system will give priority to the incoming calls or network.

Disabled Disables the automatic power-on function. (default)

3.1.5.14 Date (of Month) Alarm

0 The system will power-on everyday according to the

time set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” field.

1-31 Select a date you would like the system to power-on.

The system will power-on on the set date, and time set in the “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” field.

3.1.5.15 Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

This is used to set the time you would like the system to power-on. If you want the system to power-on everyday as set in the “Date (of Month) Alarm” field, the time set in this field must be later than the time of the RTC set in the Standard CMOS Features submenu.

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3.1.6 PnP/PCI Configurations

This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. It covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.

3.1.6.1 Reset Configuration Data

Enabled The BIOS will reset the Extended System Configuration

Data (ESCD) once automatically. It will then recreate a new set of configuration data.

Disabled The BIOS will not reset the configuration data.

3.1.6.2 Resources Controlled By

The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices.

Auto(ESCD) The system will automatically detect the settings for

you.

Manual Choose the specific IRQ in the “IRQ Resources”

field.

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

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3.1.6.3 IRQ Resources

This field is used to set each system interrupt to either “PCI Device” or “Reserved”.

3.1.6.4 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

This field determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not.

Enabled MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards work with PCI/VGA. Disabled MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards does not work with PCI/

VGA.

3.1.6.5 PCI IRQ Assignment

By default, an IRQ is automatically assigned to the PCI devices that are installed in the PCI slots. If a PCI device has not been assigned an IRQ, you must manually assign an IRQ for the device. During system boot-up, you will see “NA” for the device that does not have an IRQ assigned.

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3.1.7 PC Health Status

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

3.1.7.1 Current System Temperature, Current CPU Temperature, Current System Fan Speed, Current CPU Fan Speed and Current 2nd Fan Speed

These fields show the internal temperature of the system, current temperature of the CPU, and the current fan speed of the system, CPU and 2nd fans in RPM (Revolutions Per Minute).

3.1.7.2 CPU(V)

These fields show the voltage of the processor.

3.1.7.3 +1.5V, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, VBAT(V) and 5VSB(V)

These fields show the output voltage of the power supply.

If you want a warning message to pop-up or a warning alarm to sound when an abnormal condition occurs, you must install “Hardware Doctor”. This utility is included in the CD that came with the system board. Refer to the “Hardware Doctor” section in chapter 4 for more information.

3.1.7.4 Shutdown Temperature

To prevent system overheat, select a temperature that would shutdown the system. If the system detected that its temperature exceeded the one set in this field, the system will automatically shutdown.

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3.1.8 CPU Frequency Control

3.1.8.1 CPU Clock Ratio

This field is used to select the frequency ratio of the processor.

Important:

The frequency ratio of some processors may have been locked by the manufacturer. If you are using this kind of processor, setting an extended ratio for the processor will have no effect. The system will instead use its factory default ratio.

3.1.8.2 Auto Detect PCI Clk

When enabled, the system will automatically send clock signals to existing PCI devices.

3.1.8.3 Spread Spectrum

Leave this field in its default setting. Do not alter this setting unless advised by an engineer or technician.

The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.

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3.1.8.4 CPU Host/3V66/PCI Clock

This field provides several options for selecting the external system bus clock of the processor. The AGP clock and PCI clock will at the same time appear next to the external bus clock selected. For example, if you selected “100/66/33MHz”, “100” is the external bus clock, “66” is the AGP clock and “33” is the PCI clock. The default setting is “Default”. Under this setting, the system will run according to the processor’s clock frequency.

Important:

Overclocking may result to the processor’s or system’s instability and are not guaranteed to provide better system performance.

If you selected an option other than the default setting and is unable to boot up the system, there are 2 methods of booting up the system and going back to its default setting.

Method 1: Clear the CMOS data by setting JP4 to 2-3 On. All fields in the BIOS Setup will automatically be set to their default settings.

Method 2: Press the <Insert> key and power button simultaneously, then release the power button first. Keep-on pressing the <Inser t> key until the power-on screen appears. This will allow the system to boot according to the FSB of the processor. Now press the <Del> key to enter the main menu of the BIOS. Select “CPU Frequency Control” and set the “CPU Clock Ratio” or “CPU Host/3V66/PCI Clock” field to its default setting or an appropriate frequency ratio or bus clock.

Note:

Use a PS/2 or AT (requires a DIN to mini DIN adapter) keyboard for method 2.

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3.1.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

The “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These settings are not optimal and turn off all high performance features. You should use these values only if you have hardware problems. Highlight this option in the main menu and press <Enter>.

If you want to proceed, type <Y> and press <Enter>. The default settings will be loaded.

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3.1.10 Load Optimized Defaults

The “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settings from

the BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard values for your system. Highlight this option in the main menu and press <Enter>.

Type <Y> and press <Enter> to load the Setup default values.

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3.1.11 Set Supervisor Password

If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want to protect access to setup only, but not your system, set a supervisor’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. You will not be prompted for a password when you cold boot the system.

Use the arrow keys to highlight “Set Supervisor Password” and press <Enter>.

Type in the password. You are limited to eight characters. When done, the message below will appear:

Confirm Password:

You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the same password. If you type in a wrong password, you will be prompted to enter the correct password again. To delete or disable the password function, highlight “Set Supervisor Password” and press <Enter>, instead of typing in a new password. Press the <Esc> key to return to the main menu.

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3.1.12 Set User Password

If you want another user to have access only to your system but

not to setup, set a user’s password with the “System” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want a user to enter a password when trying to access setup, set a user’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features.

Using user’s password to enter Setup allows a user to access only “Set User Password” that appears in the main menu screen. Access to all other options is denied.

Use the arrow keys to highlight “Set User Password” and press <Enter>.

Type in the password. You are limited to eight characters. When done, the message below will appear:

Confirm Password:

You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the same password. If you type in a wrong password, you will be prompted to enter the correct password again. To delete or disable the password function, highlight “Set User Password” and press <Enter>, instead of typing in a new password. Press the <Esc> key to return to the main menu.

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3.1.13 Save & Exit Setup

When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup” and press <Enter>.

Type “Y” and press <Enter>. The modifications you have made will be written into the CMOS memory, and the system will reboot. You will once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make additional changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simultaneously or <Del> after memory testing is done.

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3.1.14 Exit Without Saving

When you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight “Exit Without Saving” and press <Enter>.

Type “Y” and press <Enter>. The system will reboot and you will once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make any changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simultaneously or <Del> after memory testing is done.

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3.2 Updating the BIOS

To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AWDFLASH.EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files.

1. Save the new BIOS file along with the flash utility AWDFLASH.EXE to a floppy disk.

2. Reboot the system and enter the Award BIOS Setup Utility to set the first boot drive to “Floppy”.

3. Save the setting and reboot the system.

4. After the system booted from the floppy disk, execute the flash utility by typing AWDFLASH.EXE. The following screen will appear.

5. Type the new BIOS file name onto the gray area that is next to “File Name to Program” then press <Enter>.

Award BIOS Flash Utility V.8.15B

(The current BIOS information will appear in this area.) File Name to Program :

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6. The following will appear.

Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N)

This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your system. We recommend that you save the current BIOS and its flash utility; just in case you need to reinstall the BIOS. To save the current BIOS, press <Y> then enter the file name of the current BIOS. Otherwise, press <N>.

7. The following will then appear.

Press “Y” to Program or “N” to Exit

8. Press <Y> to flash the new BIOS.

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4.1 Desktop Management Interface (DMI)

The system board comes with a DMI built into the BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is designed to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems easier. With DMI, a network administrator or MIS engineer can remotely access some information about a particular computer system without physically going to it. Quite often a service call may be unnecessary as the problem can be solved remotely.

The DMI utility in the BIOS automatically records various information about your system configuration. Information about the type and speed of CPU, type and amount of memory for each memory slot, BIOS revision level, types of add-in PCI boards and components, certain revision numbers of hardware installed, etc. are automatically detected and stored in the DMI pool, which is a part of the system board's Plug and Play BIOS. Additional information, such as ISA based peripherals, which may not be automatically detected, can be manually recorded in the DMI pool by using the Add DMI menu. The DMI pool data is then verified or updated whenever the system hardware or setup is altered.

4.1.1 Running the DMI Utility

To run the DMI utility, type: DMICFG.EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the utility.

The DMI utility must run in real mode with at least 180K of base memory. Memory managers like HIMEM.SYS (required by Windows) must not be installed. You may do this by using one of the 3 methods listed below.

1. Boot up from a system diskette without the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files,

2. “REM” HIMEM.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS, or

3. Press <F5> during bootup to bypass your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files.

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4.1.2 Using the DMI Utility

The four menus located on top of the DMI Configuration Utility screen are Edit DMI, Add DMI, Load DMI File and Save DMI File. Use the

← or → (left or right) arrow keys to select a menu from the Menu

bar.

On the left side of the screen is a list of the system configuration items.

Use the ↑ or ↓ (up or down) arrow keys to select an item.

The commands at the bottom of the screen will allow you to navigate through the various setup menus.

Edit DMI

1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Edit DMI menu.

2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to edit

by using the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys, then press <Enter>.

3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to edit information. The screen will also display the auto-detected information.

4. Press <F10> to update the edited information into the flash ROM.

Move cursor ENTER-Accept DEL-Delete ESC-Abort&Exit

↑ ↓ ↑ ↓

↑ ↓

←←

←

→→

→

[Edit DMI] [Add DMI] [Load DMI File] [Save DMI File]

BIOS

System

Enclosure/Chassis

Processor

Memory Controller

Memory Module Memory Module Memory Module Memory Module

Cache

Cache Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector Port Connector

System Slots

*** BIOS Auto Detect ***

Type : BIOS Information Handle : 0000

Vendor Name : BIOS Version : BIOS Starting Address Segment : E000 BIOS Build Date : BIOS Characteristics : Size of BIOS ROM : 0256K

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Add DMI

1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Add DMI menu.

2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to add

by using the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys, then press <Enter>.

3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to enter information about the added item.

4. Press <F10> to save information into the flash ROM.

To view information about the added items, go to the Edit DMI menu.

Load DMI File

1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Load DMI File menu.

2. The following message will appear.

Press [Enter] to select DMI file for load

Press <Enter>.

3. The DMI files will appear on the screen. Select the file you would like to load and press <Enter>.

4. The following message will appear.

Do you want to execute? (Y/N)

Type <Y>. All previous DMI structures will be destroyed and the new file will be saved into the flash ROM.

Save DMI File

1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Save DMI File menu.

2. The following message will appear.

Press [Enter] to select DMI file for save

Press <Enter>.

3. Enter the directory and filename under which you would like the DMI file saved.

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4.2 Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications

The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board.

Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, "Autorun" did not automatically start (which is, the Main Board Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click "Setup".

Supported Software

4.2.1 Intel 845 INF Update Utility

The Intel 845 INF Update Utility is used for updating Windows



98SE/ME/2000/XP's INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system.

To install the utility, please follow the steps below.

1. Click “Intel 845 INF Update Utility”. The following screen will appear.

2. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

3. Reboot the system for the utility to take effect.

Supported Software

4.2.2 Intel 845 Graphics Drivers

To install the driver, please follow the steps below.

1. Click “Intel 845 Graphics Drivers”. The following screen will appear.

2. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

3. Reboot the system for the driver to take effect.

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Supported Software

4.2.3 Intel LAN Drivers

To install the driver, please follow the steps below.

1. Click “Intel LAN Drivers”. The following screen will appear.

2. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.

3. Reboot the system for the driver to take effect.

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