4-5-1 INSTALL PROMISE ATA100 IDE CONTROLLER DRIVER 51
4-5-2 INSTALL PROMISE IDE RAID CONTROLLER DRIVER.... 52
4-5-3 INSTALL PROMISE IDE RAID CONTROLLER UTILITY... 53
4-6 PC-HEALTH
4-7 MAGIC BIOS
4-8 PC-CILLIN
4-9 HOW TO DISABLE ON-BOARD SOUND.................................... 59
4-10 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS......................................................... 59
INSTALL INTEL 815 CHIPSET SYSTEM DRIVER
INSTALL INTEL ULTRA ATA STORAGE DRIVER
INSTALL ON-BOARD VGA DRIVER
INSTALLS SMART GUARDIAN SOFTWARE FOR
HARDWARE MONITORING DEVICE
INSTALL BIOS LIVE UPDATE UTILITY
INSTALL PC-CILLIN 2000 ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM
....................................... 49
....................... 47
...................... 48
.......................... 54
........................ 55
......... 57
USER’S NOTICE
COPYRIGHT OF THIS MANUAL BELONGS TO THEMANUFACTURER. NO PART OF THIS
MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT MAY BE
REPRODUCED, TRANSMITTED OR TRANSLATED INTO ANY LANGUAGE IN ANY FORM OR
BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MANUFACTURER.
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED TO USE THIS MOTHER-BOARD
AND WE DO ASSURE THIS MANUAL MEETS USER’S REQUIREMENT BUT WILL CHANGE,
CORRECT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. MANUFACTURER PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS
IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT,
S PE C I A L, INCIDENTIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ( I N C LU D I N G D AM A N G ES F OR LO S S
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AND THE LIKE).
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AND THEY ARE USED ONLY FOR IDENTIFICATION OR EXPLANATION AND TO THE
OWNER’S BENEFIT, WITHOUT INTENT TO INFRINGE.
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Manual Revision Information
Reversion Revision History Date
2.0 Second Edition August 2001
Item Checklist
Motherboard
Cable for IDE/Floppy
CD for motherboard utilities
□
Cable for USB Port 3/4 (Option)
Cable for VGA (Only for 618AF Pro/618AF Pro-R)
IDE Cable for RAID (Only for 618AS Pro-R/618AF Pro-R)
User’s Manual
Intel Processor Family
Thermal Solutions
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal
management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems. Maintaining the
proper thermal environment is key to reliable, long-term system operation. The overall goal
in providing the proper thermal environment is keeping the processor below its specified
maximum case temperature. Heatsinks induce improved processor heat dissipation through
increased surface area and concentrated airflow from attached fans. In addition, interface
materials allow effective transfers of heat from the processor to the heatsink. For optimum
heat transfer, Intel recommends the use of thermal grease and mounting clips to attach the
heatsink to the processor.
When selecting a thermal solution for your system, please refer to the website below for
collection of heatsinks evaluated and recommended by Intel for use with Intel processors.
Vendor list for heatsink and fan of
Pentium® !!! processor
, please visit:
http://developer.intel.com/design/Pentiumiii/components/index.htm
Vendor list for heatsink and fan of
Introduction of 618AS Pro/618AF Pro/618AS Pro-R/618AF Pro-R
Motherboard
1-1 Feature of motherboard
The motherboard is design for use Intel’s new generation Pentium III /Tualatin processors,
which utilize the Socket 370 design and the memory size expandable to 512MB.
This motherboard use the newest Intel chipset, whose 133MHz front side bus & 133MHz
memory interface delivers a clear upgrade path to the future generation of 133MHz
processors and PC-133 SDRAM. It offers ULTRA DMA 100MB/sec (ATA 100) to provide
speedier HDD throughout that boosts overall system performance.
The 618AS Pro-R/618AF Pro-R including IDE RAID chipset and added extra 2 channel
IDE interface supports either ATA100, or RAID0 (striping)/RAID1 (mirroring) function. Use
RAID0 function it can increasing data storage performance, use RAID1 function it can
protect data which save in hard disk drive.
For 618AF Pro/618AF Pro-R, with integrated 3D Graphic Accelerator, makes this board lower
cost alternative to a video card. For those wanting even greater graphic performance, an
AGP 4X slot is included on the board. This AGP slot will support either a 4X VGA card or
a 4MB display cache AGP In-line Memory Module (AIMM). And for 618AS Pro/618AS
Pro-R, this board provides on board AGP 4X slot for those wanting even greater graphic
performance.
The motherboard integrated AC’97 2.1 CODEC on board which is fully compatible with
Sound Blaster Pro that gives you the best sound quality and compatibility. With 2 USB
control as well as capability of expanding to 4 USB connectors, which guarantees this board
to meet future USB demand. Moreover, this motherboard has built-in hardware monitor
function that capable of monitor and protect your computer. In 618AS Pro/618AF Pro
motherboards integrated Recovery Genius in BIOS protected your hard disk from virus
crash hard disk data, and special design in hardware to protect BIOS from virus crash BIOS
data.
In these motherboards we design in CPU Vcore Voltage, System 3.3V Voltage, memory
3.3V Voltage and AGP 1.5V/3.3V Voltage those can minor adjustable in BIOS setup.
This design can let users approach over clock demand and also can make system more
stable. The motherboard also provides special function in BIOS Setup to setting CPU Host
clock step by step increasing let users to approach over clocking
.
This motherboard provides high performance & meets future specification demand. It is
really wise choice for your computer.
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1-2 Specification
Spec Description
Design
Chipset
CPU Socket
Memory Socket
Expansion Slot & Headers
Integrate VGA
(Only for 618AF Pro
/618AF Pro-R)
Integrate IDE
IDE RAID
(Only for 618AF Pro-R
618AS Pro-R)
AC’97Audio
Voltage Minor Adjustable
BIOS
Multi I/O
ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5x24.4cm
∗
Intel 815E B-Step Chipset for 618AF Pro/618AF Pro-R
∗
Intel 815EP B-Step chipset for 618AS Pro/618AS Pro-R
∗
Support Pentium III 500∼1GHz processor
∗
Support Celeron™ 300∼950MHz processor
∗
Support 66, 100 and 133MHz CPU Bus clock
∗
Reserves support for future Intel Pentium III
∗
processors
168-pin DIMM socket x3 Expandable to 512MB
∗
Support 3.3V PC-100/PC-133 SDRAM Module
∗
AGP/AIMM slot x1 support AGP 2.0 & 4X mode
∗
32-bit PCI slot x6
∗
CNR slot x1
∗
3D graphic acceleration
∗
Expandable 4MB display cache by AIMM
∗
2 channel of Bus Master IDE port supporting ULTRA
∗
DMA 33/66/100 mode devices
Extra 2 channel IDE RAID interface support either
∗
ATA100 or RAID 0 (stripping), RAID 1(mirroring)
function to increase performance or protect system data
AC’97 Digital Audio controller integrated
∗
AC’97 Audio CODEC on board
∗
Audio driver and utility included
∗
CPU Vcore, System 3.3V, Memory 3.3V and AGP
∗
1.5V/3.3V these can minor adjustable in BIOS Setup
Award 2Mb Flash ROM
∗
PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
∗
Floppy disk drive connector x1
∗
Parallel port x1, Serial Port x2
∗
USB connector x2 and USB headers x2 (connecting
∗
cable option)
Audio connector (Line-in, Line-out, MIC & Game Port)
∗
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1-3 Performance List
1-3-1 618AF Pro
The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing
programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different
testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will
result in different benchmark testing results.)
CPU: Intel PIII 866MHz FC-PGA package
DRAM: 128M SDRAM x2 (Hyundai GM 72V66841ET75)
VGA Expansion Card: Geforce 256 (1024x768 Hi-color) Driver V3.68
Hard Disk Driver: Quantum Fireball KX20A11
BIOS: Award Optimal default
OS: Win 98SE
A: On Board VGA
B: On Board VGA with 4MB external display cache
C: With expansion VGA Card (Geforce 256)
Performance Test Report
3D Mark 99
3D Mark 2000
3D Winbench 99 V1.2
3D Winbench 2000
Final Reality
Winstone 99 V1.3
Winstone 2000
On Board VGA With AIMM 4M With Geforce 256
1417 1550 5934
957 1246 4229
327 439 898
17.4 22.8 82.5
6.15 6.22 6.16
31.8 32.1 33.4
34.5 35.2 34.8
Winbench 99 :
CPU Mark 99
FPU Winmark 99
Business Disk Winmark99
Hi-end Disk Winmark99
Business Graphic Winmark
Hi-end Graphic Winmark
76.7 77.3 78.6
4620 4620 4610
5190 5150 5210
17800 18000 17900
219 224 399
776 802 1100
SYS Mark 2000 : SISMark 2000 Rating ( Internet Content Creation / Office Productivity )
CPU MIPS
FPU MFLOPS
CPU / Memory MB/S
FPU / Memory MB/S
2360 2360 2358
1169 1168 1168
290 290 326
297 297 339
QUAKE3 :
DEMO1 FPS
DEMO2 FPS
30.8 39.9 108.5
31.1 40.2 102.8
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1-3-2 618AS Pro
The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing
programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different
testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will
result in different benchmark testing results.)
CPU: Intel PIII 866MHz FC-PGA package
DRAM: 128M SDRAM x2 (Hyundai GM 72V66841ET75)
VGA Expansion Card: Geforce 256 (1024x768 Hi-color) Driver V6.31
Hard Disk Driver: IBM DTLA-305040 (ATA-100)
BIOS: Award Optimal default
OS: Win 98SE
Performance Test Report
Coppermine
866MHz
3D Mark 99
3D Mark 2000
3D Winbench 99 V1.2
3D Winbench 2000
Final Reality
Winstone 99 V1.3
Winstone 2000
Winbench 99 :
CPU Mark 99
FPU Winmark 99
Business Disk Winmark99
Hi-end Disk Winmark99
Business Graphic Winmark
Hi-end Graphic Winmark
SYS Mark 2000 : SISMark 2000 Rating ( Internet Content Creation / Office
Productivity )
Suites 182 (180/184) 122 (122/122)
Official 182 (180/184) 123 (122/123)
ATXPWR ATX Power Connector 20-pin Block p.18
CN1
(PS2 KB/MS)
USB_A USB Port Connector 4-pin Connector p.18
PRINT Parallel Port Connector 25-pin Female p.18
GAME Audio/Game Connector 3 phone jack+15-pin Connector p.18
COM1/COM2 Serial Port COM1 Connector 9-pin Connector p.19
FDC Floppy Driver Connector 34-pin Block p.19
IDE1/IDE2 Primary/Secondary IDE Connector 40-pin Block p.19
IDE3/IDE4 Extra IDE RAID Connector 40-pin Block p.20
618AS Pro-R/618AF Pro-R
For
PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard
Connector
6-pin Female p.18
Headers
Header Name Description Page
VGA VGA Port Headers 15-pin Block p.20
USB_B USB Port Headers 10-pin Block p.20
IDE LED IDE activity LED 2-pin Block p.20
TBLED Turbo LED switch 2-pin Block p.20
RESET Reset switch lead 2-pin Block p.20
SPKR Speaker connector 4-pin Block p.20
POWER LEDPower LED 2-pin Block p.22
PWR BTN Power Button 2-pin Block p.22
WOL Wake On-LAN Headers 3-pin Block p.22
WOM Wake On-Modem Headers 3-pin Block p.22
FAN1, FAN2, FAN3 FAN Speed Headers 3-pin Block p.23
IR IR infrared module Headers 5-pin Block p.23
SCR Smart Card Reader Headers 14-pin Block p.23
AUDIO Line-In/Out, MIC header 9-pin Block p.24
CDIN1, CDIN2 CD Audio-In Headers 4-pin Block p.24
Expansion Sockets
Socket/Slot Name Description Page
ZIF Socket 370 CPU Socket 370-pin FC-PGA CPU Socket p.13
DIMM1, DIMM2
DIMM3
PCI1, PCI2, PCI3,
PCI4, PCI5, PCI6
AGP
CNR CNR Slot Communication Network Riser Slot
DIMM Module Socket 168-pin DIMM SDRAM Module
p.15
Expansion Socket
PCI Slot 32-bit PCI Local Bus Expansion slots p.16
AIMM
/AGP 4X Mode Slot
AIMM
& AGP Expansion Slot p.17
For 618AF series Only
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Chapter 2
Hardware installation
2-1 Hardware installation Steps
Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps:
1. Check motherboard setting
2. Install CPU
3. Install Memory
4. Install Expansion cards
5. Connect Ribbon cables, Panel wires, and power supply
6. Setup BIOS
7. Install software driver & utility
2-2 Checking Motherboard’s Jumper Setting
1. CPU Host/SDRAM Clock setting: JS1, JS2, JS3, JS4
The motherboard’s CPU & SDRAM memory clock adjusted through jumper JS1,
JS2, JS3 & JS4. Table as below:
CPU/SDRAM (MHz)
* AUTO ON ON 1-2 1-2
66/100
(Default)
OFF OFF 2-3 2-3
100/100 OFF OFF 2-3 1-2
133/100 OFF OFF 1-2 1-2
133/133 OFF OFF 1-2 2-3
JS1 JS2 JS3 JS4
1
2
1
2
JS3
JS4
JS2
JS1
AUTO
JS2
JS1
133/100
1
1
2
3
JS3
JS4
1
1
2
3
JS2
JS1
66/100
Default)
JS2
JS1
133/133
JS3
JS4
1
3
JS3
JS4
1
3
CPU Host/SDRAM Clock Setting
JS1
1
2
100/100
JS3
JS4
JS2
1
3
When jumper setting Auto it only can support CPU/SDRAM frequency at 66/100,
∗
100/100, 133/100 MHz, we recommend setting 133/133 manually when use
F.S.B. 133MHz CPU to increase performance.
In “Miscellaneous Control” section of CMOS Setup Utility, you can increase the
CPU clock step by step increase for over clocking possibility. Please refer to
page 14 for more details.
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2. Keyboard Power On Function setting (3-pin) : JK1
This allows you to disable the keyboard power on function. Set the jumper to
enabled or disabled if you wish to use your keyboard (by pressing < >) to
power on your computer, this feature requires an ATX power supply that can
supply at least 300mA on the +5VSB lead. The default is set on disable.
JK1
1 3
1-2 closed : Disabled (default)
Keyboard Power On Function
JK1
1 3
2-3 closed : Enabled
3. CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin) : JBAT
A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM
short 1-2 pins of JBAT to store the CMOS data.
To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below:
1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power
2. Remove ATX power cable from ATX power connector
3. Locate JBAT and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds
4. Return JBAT to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2
5. Connect ATX power cable back to ATX power connector
Note: When should clear CMOS
1. Troubleshooting
2. Forget password
3. After over clocking system boot fail
JBAT
1 3
2-3 closed :
Clear CMOS
JBAT
1 3
1-2 closed : Normal (default)
CMOS RAM Clear Setting
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4. Onboard Audio CODEC Setting (3-pin) : JA1
The onboard audio CODEC can be master or slave mode. This jumper’s default
is to be master mode (2-3) close, when you use a AMR adapter please check, if
the AMR is set to master mode then on board audio CODEC must be set to be
slave mode.
When J9 1-2 closed the IDE3 & IDE4 are setting in ATA100 Mode supports Ultra
DMA 100MB/sec transfer rate.
When J9 2-3 closed the IDE3 & IDE4 are setting in RAID Mode supports RAID 0
(striping) to increase hard drive performance or RAID 1 (mirroring) to protect hard
drive data for more detail information please refer CD-PACK in
X:\MANUAL\PROMISE.DOC
Note: If you only install hard drive in IDE3 and IDE4 and the J9 setting 2-3 closed then
this hard drive must install IDE RAID 0 or IDE RAID 1 Mode by Fast Build
Utility, please press <Ctrl-F> to enter setup “Main Menu” and choose “Auto
Setup” to setup your hard drive.
J9
1 3
2-3 closed :
IDE RAID Mode (default)
J9
1 3
1-2 closed : ATA 100 Mode
ATA 100/RAID Mode Setting
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2-3 Install CPU
2-3-1
Chipset (core logic)
Glossary
- two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces
between the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards.
Processor socket
Slot
(AGP, PCI, ISA, RAM) - the slots used to mount adapter cards and system
- the socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard.
RAM.
AGP
- Accelerated Graphics Port - a high speed interface for video cards; runs at
1X (66MHz), 2X (133MHz), or 4X (266MHz).
PCI
- Peripheral Component Interconnect - a high speed interface for video cards,
sound cards, network interface cards, and modems; runs at 33MHz.
Serial Port
Parallel Port
PS/2
- a low speed interface used for mouse and keyboards.
USB
- Universal Serial Bus - a medium speed interface typically used for mouse,
- a low speed interface typically used for mouse and external modems.
- a low speed interface typically used for printers.
keyboards, scanners, scanners, and some digital cameras.
Sound
(interface) - the interface between the sound card or integrated sound
connectors and speakers, MIC, game controllers, and MIDI sound devices.
BIOS (B
asic Input/Output System) - the program logic used to boot up a computer
and establish the relationship between the various components.
Driver
- software, which defines the characteristics of a device for use by another
device or other software.
Processor
- the "Central Processing Unit" (CPU); the principal integrated circuit
used for doing the "computing" in "personal computer"
Front Side Bus Frequency
- The working frequency of the motherboard, which is
generated by the clock generator for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS.
CPU L2 Cache
- The flash memory inside the CPU, normally Pentium III CPU has
256K or above, while Celeron CPU will have 128K.
The way to recognize the specification of CPU from the packing Pentium III 370
pins FC-PGA
On the surface of the CPU as shown on the right picture, under the word of
“PENTIUM III” the code is:
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RB 80526 P2 866 256
RB :
P2 :
FC–PGA packing
P2–133MHz front side bus frequency
PY–100MHz front side bus frequency
866 :
CPU internal frequency, where here is
866MHz
256 :
the size of L2 cache, where here is 256K
Celeron FC–PGA
On the surface of the CPU as shown on the right picture, under the word of “Celeron” the
code is:
566/128/66/1.5V
566 :
128 :
66 :
1.5V :
CPU internal frequency, where here is 566MHz
the size of L2 cache, where here is 128K
front side bus frequency, where here is 66MHz
the voltage for the CPU
2-3-2 Setting CPU Bus Clock & Memory Clock Jumper
Setting the front side bus frequency and SDRAM frequency
The motherboard uses jumper JS1, JS2, JS3 and JS4 for the front side bus frequency and
SDRAM frequency setting as shown from the table below:
CPU/SDRAM (MHz) JS1 JS2 JS3 JS4
AUTO ON ON 1-2 1-2
66/100
100/100 OFF OFF 2-3 1-2
133/100 OFF OFF 1-2 1-2
133/133 OFF OFF 1-2 2-3
Example: Using a Pentium III 866 CPU with front side bus frequency of 133MHz and
For experience user looking for over clocking possibility, please refer to sec 2-3-4.
(Default) OFF OFF 2-3 2-3
PC-133 SDRAM module, the setting of JS3 will be 1-2 and JS4 will be 2-3.
This sets both CPU BUS CLOCK and SDRAM CLOCK to be 133MHz.
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2-3-3 Install CPU
This motherboard provides a ZIF socket 370. The CPU that comes with the motherboard
should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then
purchase a correct cooling FAN before you turn on your system.
WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s
heatsink and CPU cooling FAN is working correctly, otherwise it may
cause the processor and motherboard overheat and damage, you may
install an auxiliary cooling FAN, if necessary.
To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket
and open it by first pulling the level sideways away from the socket then upward to a 90degree angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown below. The notched
corner should point toward the end of the level. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two
of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown.
Pentium
III
Socket 370
Intel
Colden Arrow
CPU ZIF Socket 370
When you put the CPU into the ZIF socket. No forces require to insert of the CPU, then
press the level to locate position slightly without any extra force.
2-3-4 Over clock Running
WARNING!
After setting the Jumper JS1, JS2, JS3, JS4 you can choose over clock running by
BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY. When you entered CMOS SETUP UTILITY,
choose “Miscellaneous Control” you will see the screen as below then.
This section is for experienced motherboard installer only. Over
clocking can result in system instability or even shortening life of
the processor.
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You can choose the situation you want to try.
CPU/SDRAM (MHz) JS1 JS2 JS3 JS4
AUTO ON ON 1-2 1-2
66/100
(Default)
OFF OFF 2-3 2-3
100/100 OFF OFF 2-3 1-2
133/100 OFF OFF 1-2 1-2
133/133 OFF OFF 1-2 2-3
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software
Miscellaneous Control
CyrixIII Clock Ratio Default
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled
Spread Spectrum Disabled
** Current Host Clock is 66Mhz **
CPU Host/SDRAM/PCI Clock 66/100/33Mhz
CPU Clock Ratio X 3
↑↓→←
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
By press PageDown/PageUp key you can change the CPU Host/SDRAM/PCI Clock
When jumper setting CPU Host Clock 66MHz you can choose 66/100/33∼99/149/49MHz
When jumper setting CPU Host Clock 100MHz you can choose 100/100/33∼132/132/44MHz
When jumper setting CPU Host Clock 133MHz you can choose 133/100/33∼200/151/50MHz
When jumper setting CPU Host Clock 133MHz you can choose 133/133/33∼200/200/50MHz
WARNING!
The Design of this motherboard follows chipset and CPU vender’s
design guideline. Any attempts to push beyond product specification
are not recommended and you are taking your own risk to damage
your system or important data. Before over clocking, you must
make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal
setting, especially CPU, memory, hard disks, and VGA cards.
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2-4 Install Memory
This motherboard provides three 168-pin DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES
(DIMM) sites for memory expansion available from minimum memory size of
32MB to maximum memory size of 512MB SDRAM.
Valid Memory Configurations
DIMM
SDRAM Clock
100MHz
133MHz
According the specification when SDRAM clock is 133MHz only can support 2 pcs
Double Sided DIMMs
DS : Double Sided DIMM
SS : Single Sided DIMM
DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3
DS DS DS
SS SS SS
DS DS SS
SS SS SS
NOTE!
Make sure the total installed memory does not exceeds 512MB, otherwise
the system may hang during startup.
Generally, installing SDRAM modules to your motherboard is very easy, you can
refer to figure 2-4 to see what a 168-Pin PC100 & PC133 SDRAM module looks
like.
DIMM2 (BANK2+BANK3)
DIMM1 (BANK0+BANK1)
DIMM3 (BANK4+BANK5)
Figure 2-4
NOTE! When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject
tab should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its
indention on both sides.
WARNING! For the SDRAM CLOCK is set at 133MHz, use only PC133-compliant
DIMMs. When this motherboard operate at 133Mhz, most system will
not even boot if non-compliant modules are used because of the strict
timing issues, if your DIMM are not PC133-compliant, set the
SDRAM clock to 100MHz to ensure system stability.
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2-5 Expansion Cards
WARNING! Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe
damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards.
2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary
hardware or software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers.
2. Remove your computer’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to
use.
3. Align the card’s connectors and press firmly.
4. Secure the card on the slot with the screen you remove above.
5. Replace the computer system’s cover.
6. Set up the BIOS if necessary.
7. Install the necessary software driver for your expansion card.
2-5-2 Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card
Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must exclusively
assign to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of
them are already in use.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ Priority Standard function
0 1 System Timer
1 2 Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3 * 11 Communications Port (COM2)
4 * 12 Communications Port (COM1)
5 * 13 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 14 Floppy Disk Controller
7 * 15 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 * 4 ACPI Mode when enabled
10 * 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11 * 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12 * 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 8 Numeric Data Processor
14 * 9 Primary IDE Channel
15 * 10 Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
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