NF18GF
USER'S MANUAL
M/B For Socket-A Athlon/Duron Processor
NO. G03-NF18GF3A
Release date: October 2003
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* Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
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USER’S NOTICE............................................................................................................1
MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION..........................................................................1
COOLING SOLUTIONS...............................................................................................1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF NF18GF MOTHERBOARD
1-1 FEATURE OF MOTHERBOARD........................................................2
1-2 SPECIFICATION.............................................................................3
1-3 PERFORMANCE LIST .....................................................................4
1-4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM & JUMPER SETTING.........................................5
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2-1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS ................................................7
2-2 CHECKING MOTHERBOARD'S JUMPER SETTING ............................7
2-3 INSTALL CPU ................................................................................8
2-3-1 GLOSSARY...........................................................................8
2-3-2 ABOUT AMD ATHLON & DURON 462-PIN CPU.........................9
2-4 INSTALL MEMORY ........................................................................10
2-5 EXPANSION CARD .........................................................................11
2-5-1 PROCEDURE FOR EXPANSION CARD INSTALLATION .............11
2-5-2 ASSIGNING IRQ FOR EXPANSION CARD.................................11
2-5-3 INTERRUPT REQUEST TABLE FOR THIS MOTHERBOARD.......12
2-5-4 AGP SLOT ............................................................................12
2-6 CONNECTORS, HEADERS...............................................................12
2-6-1 CONNECTORS ......................................................................12
2-6-2 HEADERS.............................................................................15
2-7 STARTING UP YOUR COMPUTER....................................................19
CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCING BIOS
3-1 ENTERING SETUP..........................................................................20
3-2 GETTING HELP .............................................................................20
3-3 THE MAIN MENU...........................................................................21
3-4 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES.........................................................22
3-5 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES ..........................................................23
3-6 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES ....................................................25
3-7 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ..........................................................26
3-7-1 ONCHIP IDE FUNCTION........................................................27
3-7-2 ONCHIP DEVICE FUNCTION..................................................28
3-7-3 ONCHIP SUPER IO FUNCTION...............................................28
3-8 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP .......................................................29
3-9 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP...................................................30
3-9-1 IRQ RESOURCES..................................................................31
3-10 PC HEALTH STATUS .....................................................................32
3-11 MISCELLANEOUS CONTROL .........................................................33
3-12 LOAD STANDARD/OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS......................................34
3-13 SET SUPERVISOR/USER PASSWORD...............................................34
CHAPTER 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION
MAGIC INSTALL SUPPORTS WINDOWS 9X/NT/2K/XP...............................35
4-1 NFORCE
INSTALL NVIDIA NFORCE PACK DRIVER
.......................36
4-2 VGA
INSTALL NVIDIA VGA DRIVER
......................................37
4-3 SOUND
INSTALL ALC AUDIO CODEC DRIVER
...........................37
4-4 USB 2.0
INSTALL NVIDIA USB 2.0 DEVICE DRIVER
.....................38
4-5 PC-CILLIN
INSTALL PC-CILLIN2002 ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM
..................39
4-6 PC-HEALTH
INSTALL NFORCE2 HARDWARE DOCTOR UTILITY
...............40
4-7 MBIOS
INSTALL BIOS LIVE UPDATE UTILITY
............................42
4-8 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS ..................................................................43
TABLE OF CONTENT
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Manual Revision Information
Reversion Revision History Date
3.0 Third Edition October 2003
Item Checklist
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NF18GF Motherboard
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Cable for IDE/Floppy
5
CD for motherboard utilities
□
Cable for USB Port 3/4 (Option)
5
Cable for 1394 Ports (Option)
5
SPDIF-IN/SPDIF-OUT Adaptor
5
VGA Port 2 Bracket (Option)
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NF18GF User’s Manual
AMD Athlon™ / Duron™ Processor Family
Cooling 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,
AMD 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 AMD for use with AMD processors. Note, those heatsinks are
recommended for maintaining the specified Maximum T case requirement. In addition, this collection is not
intended to be a comprehensive listing of all heatsinks that support AMD processors.
For vendor list of heatsink and fan, please visit：
http://www1.amd.com/products/duron/thermals
http://www1.amd.com/products/athlon/thermals
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Chapter 1
Introduction of NF18GF Motherboard
1-1 Feature of motherboard
The NF18GF motherboard is design for use AMD Athlon/Duron/Athlon XP 200MHz/
266MHz/333MHz (Double Data Rate) Front Side Bus Frequency CPU, which utilize the
Socket-A design.
NF18GF motherboard use the newest nVIDIA nForce2 IGP north bridge chipset, integrated
GeForce4 MX series Graphics Processing Unit and TV encoder. Support DDR 266/333
with internal graphic core. NF18GF whose 266MHz/333MHz (Double Data Rate) Front
Side Bus frequency and 333MHz memory interface delivers a clear upgrade path to the
future generation of 266MHz/333MHz processors and DDR266/DDR333 DDR SDRAM.
The motherboard provided two 184-pin DDR DIMMs support PC2700/PC2100 DDR
SDRAMs maximum size up to 2GB. Supports both 64-bit and 128-bit (Dual Channel) DDR
SDRAM. For those wanting even greater graphic performance, an AGP 4X/8X slot is
included on the board. Compliant with AGP 3.0 8x interface at 533MHz.
The NF18GF motherboard use nVIDIA nForce2 MCP2-T south bridge offers ULTRA ATA
66/100/133 to provide speedier HDD throughout that boosts overall system performance.
These motherboards also have an Audio Processing Unit Support 6-channel speaker for full
surround sound effects. The motherboard provided SPDIF-In/ SPDIF-Out optical function
through Audio-bracket (optional) can connect to SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interface)
Speaker for audio transmission with better quality. Or use SPDIF-In received digital signal
from other SPDIF device.
The motherboard including PCI LAN Controller chip support 10/100 Mb/sec Base transfer
rate for network. The NF18GF including the 1394 PCI controller provided 100M/200M/
400Mb bandwidth support two 1394 device port, which compliant with IEEE 1394A-2000
standard. With USB control as well as capability of expanding to 6 USB function ports
support USB2.0/USB1.1 Devices, the NF18GF meet future USB demand.
A special design in hardware for protecting Athlon XP CPU from burned, the system will
auto shutdown power supply when CPU is overheat, or the CPU FAN is stop. The
motherboard has built-in hardware monitor function. This will monitor and protect your
computer.
In NF18GF we design in CPU Vcore Voltage, DDR memory 2.5V Voltage, AGP 1.5V
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 NF18GF motherboard
provides special function in BIOS Setup to setting CPU Host clock let users to approach
over clocking, and special design in hardware to protect BIOS from virus crash BIOS data.
NF18GF 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
∗
Mini ATX form factor 6 layers PCB size: 17.5x24.5cm
Chipset
∗
nVIDIA nForce2 Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) north
bridge
∗
nVIDIA nForce2 Media and Communications Processor–Turbo
(MCP2-T) south bridge
CPU Socket
∗
Support AMD Athlon 1.1GHz∼1.4GHz processor
∗
Support AMD Duron 900MHz∼1.3GHz processor
∗
Support AMD Athlon XP1500+~XP3000+ processor
∗
Support 200MHz/266MHz/333MHz (Double Data Rate) Front
Side Bus frequency processors
∗
Reserves support for future AMD Athlon XP processors
Memory Socket
(Dual Channel)
∗
184-pin DDR module socket x2
∗
Support DDR266/DDR333 DDR SDRAM
∗
Support both 64-bit and 128-bit (Dual Channel) DDR SDRAM
∗
Expandable to 2.0GB
Expansion Slot &
Headers
∗
AGP slot x1 support AGP 3.0 & 4X/8X mode
∗
32-bit PCI slot x1
Integrate IDE
∗
Two PCI IDE controllers support PCI Bus Mastering, ATA
PIO/DMA and the ULTRA DMA 33/66/100/133 functions that
deliver the data transfer rate up to 133 MB/s
TV-Out/Secondary
CRT
(Bracket Option)
∗
Integrated TV-out encoder or Secondary through external bracket
∗
Provided S-Video and RCA composite connector
∗
External bracket optional
1394 Port
∗
nVIDIA MCP2-T IEEE 1394 controller provided two 1394
device ports support 100/200/400Mb bandwidth
∗
Compliant with IEEE 1394A-2000 standard
6 channel Audio
∗
Realtek ALC 650 6-channel AC97’ Codec integrated
∗
SPDIF-In/ SPDIF-Out Optical support
∗
Audio driver and utility included
BIOS
∗
Award 2MBit Flash ROM
Multi I/O
∗
PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
∗
Floppy disk drive connector x1
∗
Parallel port x1, Serial port x2
∗
USB2.0 connector x2, headers x2 (connecting cable option)
∗
Audio connector (Line-in, Line-out, MIC)
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1-3 Performance List
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.)
Performance Test Report
CPU: AMD Athlon XP 3000+ (FSB 166MHZ)
DRAM: 512MB DDR400 X1 (Winbond DDR W942508BH-5)
256MB DDR400 X1 (Winbond DDR W942508BH-5)
VGA Expansion Card: ATI 9700 PRO (1024x768x32bit color)
Hard Disk Driver: IBM IC35L040AVVN07-0 (ATA-100 7200RPM)
BIOS: Award Optimal default
OS: Win XP Professional
166/166 166/166 Dual Channel
3D Mark 2001SE 2934 4390
3D Mark 2003 157 218
3D Winbench 2000 (32/32bit) 80.6 123
PC Mark 2002
CPU/Memory/HDD 6269 / 4276 / 868 6299 / 4663 / 885
Content Creation Winstone 2002 41.7 43.9
Content Creation Winstone 2003 37.1 37.8
Business Winstone 2002 34.2 34.8
Winbench 99 V1.2 :
Business Disk Winmark99 9440 9510
Hi-end Disk Winmark99 31400 32000
Business Graphic Winmark 625 827
Hi-end Graphic Winmark 1790 1880
SYS Mark 2001/2002 : SISMark 2001/2002 Rating ( Internet Content Creation / Office
Productivity )
SISMark 2001 240 (239 / 241) 246 (246 / 247)
SISMark 2002 241 (303 / 191) 248 (321 / 191)
SISOFT Sandra 2003 :
Dhrystone ALU MIPS 7829 7892
Whetstone FPU MFLOPS 3130 3130
RAM Int Buffered iSSE2 MB/S 2251 2181
RAM Float Buffered iSSE2 MB/S 1943 2112
Integer SSE2 IT/S 11539 11536
Floating-Point SSE2 IT/S 12186 12202
QUAKE3 DEMO1 FPS 130.0 188.9
DEMO2 FPS 130.7 189.9
Return to Castle Wolfenstein FPS 82.3 115.7
WCPUID System / CPU Clock 167.04 / 2471.57 167.05 / 2171.59
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1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting
Serial Port COM2
PRINT 6-Channel Speaker
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
LAN
VGA USB SPDIF-OUT
Winbond 83627HF Chip
External Remote Control
(JP2)
PC99 Back Panel
CD In Audio
K/B Power ON Jumper (JP1)
6-Channel Speaker
CPU FAN
USB Port/LAN Connector
PS2 KB/Mouse Port
DIMM Socket X2
Floppy Connector
nVIDIA nForce2
IGP/SSP Chip
ATA 100 IDE Conn.
Front Panel Conn.
ATX Power Conn.
USB Port
nVIDIA nForce2 MCP2-T
Chip
Clear CMOS (JP5)
1394 Port Connector
(1394B)
(1394A)
SFAN2
Front Panel Audio Conn.
Speaker Connector
SPDIF-In header
CPU Socket
CPU Frequency Select (JP4)
ATX 12V Power Conn.
SFAN1
SPDIF-Out Optical Conn.
(OPT)
Center/Base
REAR Speaker
Front Speaker
2MBit Flash ROM BIOS
CIR Connector
AC97’ Codec
AGP Slot
PCI Slot
SPDIF Connector (SPDIF2)
VGA2 Connector
Serial Port COM1
IR Connector
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Jumpers
Jumper Name Description Page
JP1 Keyboard Power On Enable/Disabled 3-pin Block P.6
JP3 USB Device Power On Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block P.7
JP4 CPU Frequency Select 4-pin Block P.7
JP5 CMOS RAM Clear 3-pin Block P.8
Connectors
Connector Name Description Page
PWR ATX Power Connector 20-pin Block P.12
ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector 4-pin Block P.13
KB/MOUSE
(PS2 KB/MOUSE)
PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard
Connector
6-pin Female P.13
USBLAN USB Port Connectors 4-pin Connector P.13
LAN Connector RJ-45 Connector P.13
LPT Parallel Port Connector 25-pin Female P.13
CN1 Audio Connector 3 phone jack Connector P.13
VGA VGA Display Connector 15-pin Female Connector P.13
OPT SPDIF-Out Optical Connector Optical Transmitter Connector P.13
FDD Floppy Driver Connector 34-pin Block P.14
IDE1/IDE2 Primary/Secondary IDE Connector 40-pin Block P.14
Headers
Header Name Description Page
VGA2 VGA Port2 Header 15-pin Block P.15
COM1/COM2 Serial Port COM1/COM2 Headers 9-pin Block P.15
FPAUDIO Front Panel Speaker, MIC Headers 9-pin Block P.15
USB1/USB2 USB Port Headers 9-pin Block P.15
1394A/1394B 1394 Port Headers 9-pin Block P.16
SPDIF SPDIF-In (Receiver) Optical Header 3-pin Block P.16
JP2 (option) External Remote Control Connect Cable
Header
2x5-pin Block P.16
SPEAK PC Speaker connector 4-pin Block P.17
FP
(Power LED/Reset/
IDE LED/ Power Button)
Front Panel Header
(including Power LED/ IDE activity LED/
Reset switch / Power On Button lead)
9-pin Block P.17
SFAN1,SFAN2,CPUFAN FAN Speed Headers 3-pin Block P.17
IR IR infrared module Headers 5-pin Block P.18
CIR Consumer IR infrared module Headers 2-pin Block P.18
CDIN CD Audio-In Headers 4-pin Block P.18
SPDIF2 (Option) SPDIF In/Out Headers 9-pin Block P.18
Expansion Sockets
Socket/Slot Name Description Page
ZIF Socket 462 CPU Socket 462-pin PPGA CPU Socket
P.9
DDR1, DDR2 DDR Module Socket 184-pin DDR SDRAM Module
Expansion Socket
P.10
PCI1 PCI Slot 32-bit PCI Local Bus Expansion slots P.11
AGP AGP 4X/8X Mode Slot AGP Expansion Slot P.12
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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) Keyboard Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP1
USB Wake-Up function Enabled/Disabled :JP3
When setting Enabled you can using keyboard by key in password or use USB device
to power on system.
JP3 2-3 closed USB Wake-Up Enabled
JP1 2-3 closed K/B Power ON Enabled
JP3 1-2 closed USB Wake-Up Disabled (Default)
JP1 1-2 closed K/B Power ON Disabled (Default)
JP1
JP1
JP3
1
3
JP3
1
3
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(2) CPU Front Side Bus Frequency Setting (4-pin) : JP4
CPU Front Side Bus Frequency Setting
1-2 : 133/166MHz
(AUTO)
JP4
1
4
2-3 : 166MHz
JP4
1
4
3-4 : 100MHz
JP4
1
4
OFF : 133MHz
JP4
1
4
Note: CPU Front Side Bus Frequency also can change setting in BIOS SETUP, please
refer page 33 Miscellaneous Control in Host Clock at Next.
Note: When overclocking cause system can not boot up, users have to keeping press the
“INS” key and push the power on button to switch on the system until the screen
have display to recovery the standard Default. Otherwise the CMOS will keep the
faulty data and M/B will not function.
Note: After overclocking fail BIOS will auto load safety Default, users have to load
“Standard Defaults” or “Optimized Defaults” again for normal using.
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(3) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin) : JP5
A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short
1-2 pins of JP5 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 JP5 and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds
4. Return JP5 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
CMOS RAM Clear Setting
2-3 closed Clear CMOS
JP5
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JP5
13
1-2 closed Normal (Default)
2-3 Install CPU
2-3-1 Glossary
Chipset (or core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces
between the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards.
Processor slot/socket - the slot or socket used to mount the system processor on the
motherboard.
Slot (AGP, PCI, ISA, RAM) - the slots used to mount adapter cards and system RAM.
AGP - Accelerated Graphics Port - a high speed interface for video cards; runs at 1X
(66MHz), 2X (133MHz), or 4X (266MHz), or 8X (533MHz).
PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect - a high speed interface for video cards, sound
cards, network interface cards, and modems; runs at 33MHz.
ISA - Industry Standard Architecture - a relatively low speed interface primarily used for
sound cards and modems; runs at approx. 8MHz.
Serial Port - a low speed interface typically used for mouse and external modems.
Parallel Port - a low speed interface typically used for printers.
PS/2 - a low speed interface used for mouse and keyboards.
USB - Universal Serial Bus - a medium speed interface typically used for mouse, keyboards,
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.
LAN (interface) - Local Area Network - the interface to your local area network.
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) - the program logic used to boot up a computer and
establish the relationship between the various components.
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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 Athlon CPU has 256K or
above, while Duron will have 64K.
2-3-2 About AMD Athlon & Duron 462-pin CPU
This motherboard supports Socket-A (Socket-462) AMD Athlon/Duron processors.
This motherboard Provides a ZIF Socket-A. 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.
WARNING! Due to this motherboard provides new function of protecting CPU；you must
connect the CPU FAN connector on CPUFAN location in order to obtain this
feature. Without connection on CPUFAN (or you have connect CPU FAN on
SFAN2), the system will shut down immediately to protect both your CPU and
motherboard.
Over heat Protect: Only for Athlon XP serial CPU, when the CPU overheat, system will auto
shut down power supply. You can hear a continue beep sound, the power
button will be locked up. Users must turn off and turn on the AC power to
reset the system otherwise the power button will no function, the other way
is keeping press the push button few seconds till the beep sound stop, then
release the power button and press the power button again to turn on the
power supply.
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 90-degree 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.
CPU ZIF Socket-A
Colden Arrow
Socket 462
When you put the CPU into the ZIF socket. No force require to insert of the CPU, then
press the level to Locate position slightly without any extra force.
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2-4 Install Memory
This motherboard provides two 184-pin DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM)
sites for memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 64MB to maximum
memory size of 2.0GB DDR SDRAM. For Support 128-bit data transfer function
(Dual Channel) must plug both DDR1 and DDR2, other combination only support 64bit data transfer.
Valid Memory Configurations
Bank 184-Pin DIMM PCS Total Memory
Bank 0, 1 (DDR1) DDR 266/333 DDR SDRAM X1 64MB∼1.0GB
Bank 2, 3 (DDR2) DDR 266/333 DDR SDRAM X1 64MB∼1.0GB
Total System Memory (Max. 2.0GB) 2 64MB∼2.0GB
NOTE! Make sure the total installed memory does not exceeds 2.0GB, otherwise the
system may hang during startup.
Generally, installing DDR SDRAM modules to your motherboard is very easy, you can
refer to figure 2-4 to see what a 184-Pin DDR 266/333 DDR SDRAM module looks like.
DDR1 (BANK0+BANK1)
DDR2 (BANK2+BANK3)
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 DDR SDRAM CLOCK is set at 166MHz, use only DDR333 compliant
DDR Modules. 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 DDR Modules are not DDR266-compliant, set the DDR SDRAM clock to
100MHz to ensure system stability.
Figure 2-4
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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 N/A System Timer
1 N/A Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3 * 8 Communications Port (COM2)
4 * 9 Communications Port (COM1)
5 * 6 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 * 11 Floppy Disk Controller
7 * 7 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 N/A System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 * 10 ACPI Mode when enabled
10 * 3 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11 * 2 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12 * 4 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 N/A Numeric Data Processor
14 * 5 Primary IDE Channel
15 * 1 Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
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2-5-3 Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard
Interrupt request are shared as shown the table below:
INT A INT B INT C INT D
PCI slot 1 Shared
AGP slot Shared
AC97/MC97
Shared
Onboard USB
Shared
Onboard USB 1
Shared
Onboard USB 2
Shared
IMPORTANT! If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support “Shared
IRQ” or that the cards don’t need IRQ ass i g n m e n t s . C o n f l i c t s w ill arise between
the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or cards inoperable.
2-5-4 AGP Slot
This motherboard provides an AGP Slot, support the 4X/8X AGP VGA card.
AGP SLOT
2-6 Connectors, Headers
2-6-1 Connectors
(1) Power Connector (20-pin block) : PWR
ATX Power Supply connector. This is a new defined 20-pins connector that usually
comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows to use soft power on
momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On
jumper pole on the motherboard. When the power switch on the back of the ATX
power supply turned on, the full power will not come into the system board until the
front panel switch is momentarily pressed. Press this switch again will turn off the
power to the system board.
PIN ROW2 ROW1
1 3.3V 3.3V
2 -12V 3.3V
3 GND GND
4 Soft P ower On 5V
5 GND GND
6 GND 5V
7 GND GND
8 -5V Power OK
9 +5V +5V (for Soft Logic)
10 +5V +12V
Pin 1
2x notch 4x notch
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(2) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin block) : ATX12V
This is a new defined 4-pins connector that usually comes with ATX Power Supply.
The ATX Power Supply which fully support Pentium 4 processor must including this
connector for support extra 12V voltage to maintain system power consumption.
Without this connector might cause system unstable because the power supply can not
provide sufficient current for system.
Pin 1
(3) PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector: KYB
The connectors for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Mouse.
(4) USB Port connector: USB
The connectors are 4-pin connector that connect USB devices to the system board.
(5) LAN Port connector: LAN
The connector is standard RJ45 connector for network connection
(6) Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female): LPT
Parallel Port connector is a 25-pin D-Subminiature Receptacle connector. The On-board
Parallel Port can be disabled through the BIOS SETUP. Please refer to Chapter 3
“INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP” section for more detail information.
(7) Audio Connector : CN1 (LINE-OUT/LINE-IN/MIC)
This Connector are 3 phone Jack for LINE-OUT, LINE-IN, MIC
LINE_OUT : Audio output to speaker
LINE_I N : Audio input to sound chip
MIC : Microphone Connector
(8) VGA Connector (15-pin D-Sub) Connector: VGA
VGA is the 15-pin D-Subminiature female connector for display monitor.
(9) SPDIF-Out Optical Connector : OPT
Optical Transmitter Connector for SPDIF Speaker or SPDIF device .
PS/2
Keyboard
VGA USB
PS/2
Mouse
SPDIF-OUT
PRINT 6-Channel Speaker LAN
Center/Base
REAR Speaker
Front Speaker
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(10) Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FDD
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. A fter connecting the
single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to the floppy
drives.
Floppy Drive Connector
Pin 1
FDD
(11) Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1
This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting
the single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to your hard
disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave
mode by setting its jumpers accordingly. Please refer to the documentation of your
hard disk for the jumper settings.
(12) Secondary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE2
This connector connects to the next set of Master and Slave hard disks. Follow the
same procedure described for the primary IDE connector. You may also configure
two hard disks to be both Masters using one ribbon cable on the primary IDE
connector and another ribbon cable on the secondary IDE connector.
Pin 1
IDE1 IDE2
•
Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as
the “Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”.
•
For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVDROM drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance
on this channel may drop.
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2-6-2 Headers
(1) VGA Port2 Header (15-pin) : VGA2 (Bracket Optional)
This header is for secondary CRT Display and TV-out the user only can get one
display either the CRT2 or the TV-out at the same time.
Note: Because VGA port 2 bracket works with the onboard graphic core. When
plug in external VGA card in AGP slot, the VGA port2 bracket will not
function.
Pin 1
VGA Port2 Header
(2) Serial Port COM1/COM2 Header (9-pin) : COM1/COM2
COM2
Pin 1
Note: Orient the read marking on the
COM1/COM2 ribbon cable to
pin 1
Serial Port COM1/COM2 Header
COM1
Pin 1
(3) Speaker/MIC Header for Front Panel (5-pin):
FPAUDIO
This header connect to Front Panel Speaker, MIC connector with cable.
Speaker, MIC Headers
Pin 1
GND
MIC
5VMIC
SPEAKER-R
SPEAKER-L
(4) USB Port Headers (9-pin) : USB1, USB2
These headers are used for connecting the additional USB port plug. By attaching an
option USB cable, your can be provided with two additional USB plugs affixed to the
back panel.
VGA2
SVIDEO
RCA
VGA Port2 Bracket
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USB Port Headers
VCC
USB2
Pin 1
-
DATA
GND
+DATA
VCC
OC
-
DATA
GND
+DATA
OC (Over Current)
VCC
USB1
Pin 1
-
DATA
GND
+DATA
VCC
OC
-
DATA
GND
+DATA
(5) 1394 Port Headers (9-pin): 1394A, 1394B
1394 Port Headers
1394A
Pin 1
TPA-
GND
VCC
TPB-
TPA+
GND
GND
VCC
TPB+
1394B
Pin 1
(6) SPDIF-In (Receiver) Optical Header (3-pin) : SPDIF
This header is for SPDIF-In Optical Receiver Connector, by this connector you can
in-put digital signal from other device such like CD-ROM, CD player to get high
quality audio.
SPDIF-IN Optical Headers
SPDIF
13
VCC5
GND
SPDIF-IN
(7) External Remote Control Connect Cable Header: JP2
JP2 is for connect External Remote Control, when plug out the connect cable you
have to insert the jumpers in 3-5, 7-9, 4-6, 8-10 otherwise the On board Keyboard
and Mouse will not work.
JP2
Pin 1
GND
KB-DATA
MS-DATA
EXT-KB-DATA
EXT-MS-DATA
VCC
KB-CL
K
MS-CL
K
EXT-KB-CL
K
EXT-MS-CL
K
2
9
10
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(8)
Speaker connector: SPEAK
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. See the figure below.
(9) IDE Activity LED: IDE LED
This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case.
(10) Reset switch lead: RESET
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your
computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method of
rebooting in order to prolong the lift of the system’s power supply. See the figure below.
(11) Power LED
: PWR-LED
The Power LED is light on while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED from
the system case to this pin.
(12) Power switch
: PWR BTN
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted power switch to power ON/OFF the
system.
System Case Connections
SPEAK
SPKR
GND
NC
VCC5
Pin 1
FP
Pin 1
HDLED
RESET
VCC5
GND
VCC5
ACPILED
PWRBTN
PWRBTN
ACPILED
HDDLED
RSTSW
NC
GND
(13) FAN Speed Headers (3-pin) : SFAN1, SFAN2, CPUFAN
These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the
fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive,
while the black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into
consideration the polarity of connector.
CPUFAN
1
3
SFAN2
13
SFAN1
13
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(14) IR infrared module Headers (5-pin/2-pin) : IR/CIR
This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared
module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function.
IR/CIR infrared module Headers
IR
Pin 1
GND
IRRX
NC
VCC5
IRTX
2
5
6
CIR
1
2
CIRRX
VCC5
(15) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CDIN
CDIN are the connectors for CD-Audio Input signal. Please connect it to CD-ROM
CD-Audio output connector.
CD Audio-In Headers
CDIN
4
1
(16) SPDIF-Bracket Connector : SPDIF2 (Option)
The connector allows you to connect a SPDIF-Bracket for Sony & Philips Digital Interface
(SPDIF). The SPDIF-Bracket offers 2 SPDIF jacks for digital audio transmission and
receiver (for optional optical fiber) and 2 analog Line-Out jacks for 4-channel audio output.
To attach the fiber-optic cable to optical SPDIF jack, you have to remove the plug from the
jack first.
SPDIF-Bracket Connector
Pin 1
SPDIF2
NC
SPDIF-OUT GENTER
GND
12V
GND
SURROUND-L
SPDIF-IN
SURROUND-R
2 10
9
BASS
Connect to SPDIF
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2-7 Starting Up Your Computer
1. After all connection are made, close your computer case cover.
2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to
proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on
your country’s voltage used.
3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your
system case according to your system user’s manual.
4. Turn on your peripheral as following order:
a. Your monitor.
b. Other external peripheral (Printer, Scanner, External Modem etc…)
c. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you need to turn on the power supply
and press the ATX power switch on the front side of the case.
5. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. The LED on the
monitor may light up or switch between orange and green after the system is on. If it
complies with green standards or if it is has a power standby feature. The system will
then run power-on test. While the test are running, the BIOS will alarm beeps or
additional message will appear on the screen.
If you do not see any thing within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power.
The system may have failed on power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and
connections or call your retailer for assistance.
Beep Meaning
One short beep when displaying logo No error during POST
Long beeps in an endless loop No DRAM install or detected
One long beep followed by three short
beeps
Video card not found or video card memory
bad
High frequency beeps when system is
working
CPU overheated
System running at a lower frequency
6.
During power-on, press <Delete> key to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in
BIOS SETUP.
7.
Power off your computer:
You must first exit or shut down your operating system
before switch off the power switch. For ATX power supply, you can press ATX power
switching after exiting or shutting down your operating system. If you use Windows 9X,
click
“Start”
button, click
“Shut down”
and then click
“Shut down the computer?”
The power supply should turn off after windows shut down.
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Chapter 3
Introducing BIOS
The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a
bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS
program gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power
on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and
configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization. Only when these tasks are
completed done it gives up control of the computer to operating system (OS). Since the
BIOS is the only channel for hardware and software to communicate, it is the key factor for
system stability, and in ensuring that your system performance as its best.
In the BIOS Setup main menu of Figure 3-1, you can see several options. We will explain
these options step by step in the following pages of this chapter, but let us first see a short
description of the function keys you may use here:
•
Press <Esc> to quit the BIOS Setup.
•
Press
↑↓←→
(up, down, left, right) to choose, in the main menu, the option you
want to confirm or to modify.
•
Press <F10> when you have completed the setup of BIOS parameters to save these
parameters and to exit the BIOS Setup menu.
•
Press Page Up/Page Down or +/– keys when you want to modify the BIOS
parameters for the active option.
3-1 Entering Setup
Power on the computer and by pressing <Del> immediately allows you to enter Setup.
If the message disappears before your respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the
system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the “RESET” button on the
system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt> and
<Delete> keys. If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not
boot, an error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to
Press <F1> to continue, <Ctrl-Alt-Esc> or <Del> to enter Setup
3-2 Getting Help
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window, press <Esc>.
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3-3 The Main Menu
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will
appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from fourteen setup functions
and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to
accept or enter the sub-menu.
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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Miscellaneous Control
Load optimized Defaults
Load Standard Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Esc : Quit
↑↓→←
: Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Figure 3-1
Standard CMOS Features
Use this Menu for basic system configurations.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s
performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
PnP/PCI configurations
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
PC Health Status
This entry shows your PC health status.
Miscellaneous Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for Miscellaneous control.
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Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal
performances system operations.
Load Standard Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance system
operation.
Set Supervisor/User Password
Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords.
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
3-4 Standard CMOS Features
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each
category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight
the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each
item.
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Standard CMOS Features
Item Help
Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, Apr, 29 2003
Time (hh:mm:ss) 16 : 45 : 35
> IDE Primary Master Press Enter None
> IDE Primary Slave Press Enter None
> IDE Secondary Master Press Enter None
> IDE Secondary Slave Press Enter None
Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B None
Video EGA/VGA
Halt On All,But Keyboard
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 56320K
Total Memory 57344K
Menu Level >
Change the day, month,
year and century
↑↓→←
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults
Date
The date format is <day><month><date><year>.
Day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
Month The month from Jan. through Dec.
Date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
Year The year depends on the year of the BIOS.
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Time
The time format is <hour><minute><second>.
Primary Master/Primary Slave
Secondary Master/Secondary Slave
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<–> to select Manual, None, Auto type. Note that the
specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk drive type is
not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define your own drive type manually.
If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the following items.
Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in
the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”.
If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None”
Access Mode The settings are Auto Normal, Large, and LBA.
Cylinder number of cylinders
Head number of heads
Precomp write precomp
Landing Zone landing zone
Sector number of sectors
3-5 Advanced BIOS Features
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Advanced BIOS Features
Item Help
Anti-Virus Protection Disabled
CPU L1 Cache Enabled
CPU L2 Cache Enabled
Quick Power On Self Test Enabled
SATA & SCSI Boot Order ATA, SCSI
HDD Boot Sprite Disabled
First Boot Device Floppy
Second Boot Device HDD-0
Third Boot Device CDROM
Boot other Device Enabled
Swap Floppy Drive Disabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek Enabled
Boot Up NumLock Status On
Gate A20 Option Normal
Typematic Rate Setting Disabled
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
Security Option Setup
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB Non-OS2
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Disabled
Video BIOS Shadow Enabled
Menu Level >
↑↓→←
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults
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Anti-Virus Protection
Allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection.
If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show
a warning message on screen and alarm beep.
Disabled (default) No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the
boot sector or hard disk partition table.
Enabled Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning
message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector
of hard disk partition table.
CPU L1 Cache
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled (default) Enable cache
Disabled Disable cache
Note: The internal cache is built in the processor.
CPU L2 Cache
Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the Level 2 cache memory.
Quick Power On Self-Test
This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. If
this is set to Enabled. BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.
Enabled (default) Enable quick POST
Disabled Normal POST
First/Second/Third/Fourth Boot Device
The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in
these items. The settings are Floppy, LS/ZIP, HDD-0/HDD-1/HDD-3, SCSI, CDROM,
LAD and Disabled.
Swap Floppy Drive
Switches the floppy disk drives between being designated as A and B. Default is Disabled.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks.
360K type is 40 tracks while 760K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks.
Boot Up NumLock Status
The default value is On.
On (default) Keypad is numeric keys.
Off Keypad is arrow keys.
Gate A20 Option
Normal The A20 signal is controlled by keyboard controller or chipset hardware.
Fast (default) The A20 signal is controlled by port 92 or chipset specific method.
Typematic Rate Setting
Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the
typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected. The settings are: Enabled/Disabled.
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Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Sets the number of times a second to repeat a keystroke when you hold the key down. The
settings are: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30.
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Sets the delay time after the key is held down before is begins to repeat the keystroke. The
settings are 250, 500, 750, and 1000.
Security Option
This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.
System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the
correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Setup (default) The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct
password is not entered prompt.
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
Allows OS2 to be used with >64MB or DRAM. Settings are Non-OS/2 (default) and
OS2. Set to OS/2 if using more than 64MB and running OS/2.
3-6 Advanced Chipset Features
The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer.
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Advanced Chipset Features
Item Help
System Performance Standard
X CPU Interface Optimal
X T(RAS) 6
X T(RCD) 3
X T(RP) 3
X CAS Latency 2.5
Frame Buffer Size 32M
AGP Aperture Size 64M
AGP 8X Support Enabled
AGP Fast Write Capability Enabled
System BIOS Cacheable Disabled
Video RAM Cacheable Disabled
Menu Level >
↑↓→←
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults
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CAS Latency
When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends
on the DRAM timing. The settings are: 2T and 2.5T.
System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in
better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system
error may result. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.
Video RAM Cacheable
Select Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS, resulting in better system performance.
However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. The
settings are: Enabled and Disabled.
Frame Buffer Size
You can choose the On board VGA memory size share from system memory. The settings
are: 8M, 16M, 32M, 64M, Disabled.
3-7 Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated Peripherals
Item Help
> Onboard IDE Function Press Enter
> Onboard Device Function Press Enter
> Onboard Super IO Function Press Enter
Init Display First PCI Slot
Power On Function Button Only
X KB Power On Password Enter
X Hot Key Power On Ctrl+F1
Power Loss Function Always off
Menu Level >
↑↓→←
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults
Onboard IDE Function
Please refer to section 3-7-1
Onboard Device Function
Please refer to section 3-7-2
Onboard Super IO Function
Please refer to section 3-7-3
Init Display First
This item allows you to decide to activate whether PCI Slot or AGP VGA first. The
settings are: PCI Slot, AGP Slot.
Power Loss Function
This item allows the system power ON/OFF automatic when power loss and recovery again,
you can choose Auto for recovery pre-state, or always ON/OFF after power recovery.
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3-7-1 Onboard IDE Function
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OnChip IDE Function
Item Help
OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled
OnChip IDE Channel1 Enabled
Primary Master PIO Auto
Primary Slave PIO Auto
Secondary Master PIO Auto
Secondary Slave PIO Auto
Primary Master UDMA Auto
Primary Slave UDMA Auto
Secondary Master UDMA Auto
Secondary Slave UDMA Auto
IDE 32-bit Transfer Mode Enabled
IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled
IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled
Delay For HDD (Secs) 0
Menu Level >>
↑↓→←
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults
OnChip IDE Channal0/Channel1
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE
channels. Select Enabled to activate each channel separately. The settings are: Enabled and
Disabled.
Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each
of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4
provide successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically
determines the best mode for each device. The settings are: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode
2, Mode 3, Mode 4.
Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
Ultra DMA/33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive supports it and the
operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus
master driver). If your hard drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA/33
and Ultra DMA/66, select Auto to enable BIOS support. The settings are: Auto, Disabled.
IDE HDD Block Mode
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write.
If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for
automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can
support. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled.
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3-7-2 Onboard Device Function
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OnChip Device Function
Item Help
AC97 Sound Device Auto
Game Port Address 201
Midi Port Address Disabled
X Midi Port IRQ 10
1394 ontroller Auto
nVIDIA LAN Function Auto
USB Host Controller Enabled
USB 2.0 Support Enabled
USB Keyboard Legacy Support Disabled
Menu Level >>
↑↓→←
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults
Game Port Address/Midi Port Address
This will determine which Address the Game Port/Midi Port will use.
USB Host Controller
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you
have a USB peripherals. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled.
USB Keyboard Support
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you
have a USB keyboard. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled.
3-7-3 Onboard Super IO Function
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Onboard Super IO Function
Item Help
Onboard FDD Controller Enabled
Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4
Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3
UART2 Mode Normal
X RxD, TxD Active Hi, Lo
X IR Transmission Delay Enabled
X IR Duplex Mode Half
X IR Pins IRRX/IRTX
Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7
Parallel Mode SPP
X EPP Mode Select EPP1.9
X ECP Mode Use DMA 3
Menu Level >>
↑↓→←
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults
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Onboard FDD Controller
Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the system board and
you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in
this field. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.
Onboard Serial Port 1/Port 2
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and the second serial ports. The settings
are: 3F8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, Disabled, Auto.
UART2 Mode
This item allows you to determine which InfraRed(IR) function of the onboard I/O chip, this
functions uses.
Onboard Parallel Port
There is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset that Provides Standard, ECP, and
EPP features. It has the following option:
Disabled
(3BCH/IRQ7)/ Line Printer port 0
(278H/IRQ5)/ Line Printer port 2
(378H/IRQ7) Line Printer port 1
Parallel Port Mode
SPP : Standard Parallel Port
EPP : Enhanced Parallel Port
ECP : Extended Capability Port
SPP/EPP/ECP/ECP+EPP
To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose “SPP.” To operate
the onboard parallel port in the EPP modes simultaneously, choose “EPP.” By choosing
“ECP”, the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP mode only. Choosing “ECP+EPP” will
allow the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously. The
ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel port with the ECP
feature. After selecting it, the following message will appear: “ECP Mode Use DMA” at this
time, the user can choose between DMA channels 3 to 1. The onboard parallel port is EPP
Spec. compliant, so after the user chooses the onboard parallel port with the EPP function, the
following message will be displayed on the screen: “EPP Mode Select.” At this time either
EPP 1.7 spec. or EPP 1.9 spec. can be chosen.
3-8 Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save
energy saving while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
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Power Management Setup
Item Help
ACPI Function Enabled
ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS)
Video off Method V/H SYNC+Blank
Power Button Function Instant-Off
Wake-Up on PCI PME Disabled
Wake-Up on Ring/LAN Disabled
USB Resume from S3/S4 Disabled
Wake Up on RTC Alarm Disabled
X Time(dd:hh:mm) of Alarm 0: 0: 0
Menu Level >
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↑↓→←
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults
ACPI Function
This item allows you to Enabled/Disabled the Advanced Configuration and P ower Man agement
(ACPI). The settings are Enabled and Disabled.
Video Off Method
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
DPMS (default) Initial display power management signaling.
Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
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.
Power Button Function
Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the Soft-Off state.
The settings are: Delay 4 Sec, Instant-Off.
Wake Up On Ring/PME/LAN
During Disabled, the system will ignore any incoming call from the modem/LAN. During
Enabled, the system will boot up if there’s an incoming call from the modem.
Wake Up on RTC Alarm
This function is for setting date and time for your computer to boot up. During Disabled, you
cannot use this function. During Enabled, choose the Date and Time Alarm:
Time(dd:hh:mm) of Alarm
You can choose which day of month , what hour, minute the system will boot up.
Note: If you have change the setting, you must let the system boot up until it goes to the
operating system, before this function will work.
3-9 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer
Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed
the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section
covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced
users should make any changes to the default settings.
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PnP/PCI Configurations
Item Help
Reset Configuration Data Disabled
Resources Controlled By Manual
x IRQ Resources Press Enter
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled
Assign IRQ For VGA Enabled
Assign IRQ For USB Enabled
Menu Level >
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↑↓→←
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults
Reset Configuration Data
Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration
Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the system
reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system can not boot.
The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.
Resource Controlled By
The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the boot
and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing
unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows95/98. If you set
this field to “manual” choose specific resources by going into each of the sub menu that
follows this field (a sub menu is preceded by a “>”).
The settings are: Auto(ESCD), Manual.
IRQ Resources
When resources are controlled manually, assign each system interrupt a type, depending on
the type of device using the interrupt.
Please refer to section 3-9-1
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Leave this field at Disabled. The settings are Enabled, Disabled.
3-9-1 IRQ Resources
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IRQ Resources
Item Help
IRQ3 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ4 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ5 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ7 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ9 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ10 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ11 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ12 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ14 assigned to PCI Device
IRQ15 assigned to PCI Device
Menu Level >>
↑↓→←
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults
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3-10 PC Health Status
This section shows the Status of you CPU, Fan, Warning for overall system status. This is only
available if there is Hardware Monitor onboard.
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PC Health Status
Item Help
Shutdown Temperature Disabled
Show PC Health in Post Enabled
Current System Temperature 25°C
Current CPU Temperature 38°C
Current CPUFAN Speed 5000 rpm
Current SYSFAN1 Speed 5000 rpm
Current SYSFAN2 Speed 5000 rpm
Vcore 1.78V
Vcc3.3 3.31V
+ 5V 4.98V
+12V 12.22V
-12V -12.36V
VBAT(V) 3.21V
5VSB(V)
5.02V
Menu Level >
↑↓→←
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults
Shutdown Temperature
This item can let users setting the Shutdown temperature, when CPU temperature over this
setting the system will auto shutdown to protect CPU.
Show PC Health in Post
During Enabled, it displays information list below. The choice is either Enabled or Disabled
Current CPU Temperature/Current System Temp/Current FAN1, FAN2 Speed/Vcore/
Vdd/3.3V/+5V/+12V/-12V/VBAT(V)/5VSB(V)
This will show the CPU/FAN/System voltage chart and FAN Speed.
Detect CPUFAN in Post
During Enabled, system will warn the user if CPU Fan is not functioning.
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3-11 Miscellaneous Control
This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control.
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Miscellaneous Control
Item Help
** Current Host Clock is
Host Clock at Next Boot is 100MHz
** Current DRAM Clock is
DRAM Clock at next Boot is 133MHz
CPU Vcore Select Default
CPU Ratio Select Default
Core_VDD Select 1.7V(Default)
VDD_AUXC Select 1.6V(Default)
VAGP Output 1.5V(Default)
VRAM Output 2.6V(Default)
VAUX Output Default
VAGP LUV Protect Enabled
VRAM LUV Protect Enabled
Dual3.3V LUV Protect Disabled
Flash Parts Write Protect Enabled
Menu Level >
↑↓→←
Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults
Host Clock at next Boot is
This item allows you to select CPU frequency by BIOS setting
The choice are: 100/133/166/200/236/240/242/244/245/250 MHz
DRAM Clock at next Boot is
This field displays the capability of the memory modules that you can use
The choice is either 100/110/125/133/138/166/200/208/221/229 MHz
CPU Vcore Select
This item allows you to select Vcore of the CPU. The choice are: +1.100V∼+1.850V.
CPU Ratio Select
This item allows you to select Ratio of the CPU. The choice are:X5~X24
VDD AUXC Select
This item allows you to select Chip Voltage. The choice are 1.6V(Default), 1.7V
VAGP Output
This item allows you to select 1.5V of the AGP 4X VGA card. The choice are: 1.5V, 1.6V,1.7V,
1.8V
VRAM Output
This item allows you to select 2.5V of the DDR Module. The choice are: 2.5V~ 3.0V.
VAUX Output
This item allows you to select AUX voltage. The choice are: Default, 2%, 4%, 8%,12%, 16%.
VAGP/VRAM LUV Protect
This item allows you enabled the protect function on motherboard when over current. The choice are:
Enabled(Default), Disabled
Flash Part Write Protect
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This item allows you protect BIOS prevent the data destroy by virus. The choice are: Enabled,
Disabled. Before flash BIOS you have to change the setting to Disabled otherwise it can not flash
BIOS.
3-12 Load Standard/Optimized Defaults
Load Standard Defaults
When you press <Enter> on this item, you get confirmation dialog box with a message
similar to:
Load Standard Defaults (Y/N)? N
Pressing <Y> loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance
system operations.
Load Optimized Defaults
When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message
similar to:
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Pressing <Y> loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance
system operations.
3-13 Set Supervisor/User Password
You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. The differences are:
Supervisor password: Can enter and change the options of the setup menus.
User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of
the setup menus. When you select this function, the following
message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in
creating a password.
ENTER PASSWORD:
Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be
asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may
also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.
To disable a password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password.
A message will confirm that the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled,
the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.
PASSWORD DISABLED.
When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to
enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your system
configuration.
Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to request a
password every time your system is rebooted. This would prevent unauthorized use of your
computer.
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You determine when the password is required within the BIOS Features Setup Menu and its
Security option. If the Security option is set to “System”, the password will be required
both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”, prompting only occurs when trying to
enter Setup.
Chapter 4
DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION
Check your package and there is A MAGIC INSTALL CD included. This CD consists of
all DRIVERS you need and some free application programs and utility programs. In
addition, this CD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is
installed, and which DRIVERS needed so that your system can function properly. We call
this auto detect software MAGIC INSTALL.
MAGIC INSTALL Supports WINDOWS 98SE/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP
Insert CD into your CD-ROM drive and the MAGIC INSTALL Menu should appear as
below. If the menu does not appear, double-click MY COMPUTER / double-click CDROM drive or click START / click RUN / type X:\SETUP.EXE (assuming X is your CDROM drive).
From MAGIC INSTALL MENU you may make 12 selections:
1. nFORCE install NVIDIA nForce chipset system driver
2. SOUND install ALC Audio Codec driver
3. USB2.0 install USB 2.0 driver
4. DirectX8 install Microsoft DirectX 8.1 driver
5. PC-CILLIN install PC-CILLIN2002 anti-virus program
6. PC-HEALTH install PC-HEALTH monitor Utility
7. MBIOS install BIOS Live Update Utility
8. Audio Hotfix install Audio Patch File (Only for WIN98SE OS)
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9. REMOTE install Remote Controller driver
10. VGA install NVIDIA VGA driver
11. BROWSE CD to browse the contents of the CD
12. EXIT to exit from MAGIC INSTALL menu
4-1 nFORCE install NVIDIA nFORCE Pack driver
* The path of the file is X:\DRIVER\SETUP.EXE
IDE : VIDIA ATAPI VENDOR SUPPORT DRIVER IS USED TO FIXED
COMPATIBILITY ISSUE FOR IDE DEVICES
AGP : NVIDIA AGP DRIVER IS TO BE INSTALLED, IF YOU ARE USING AN AGP
VGA CARD, NVIDIA GART WILL PROVIDE SERVICE ROUTINES TO YOUR
VGA DRIVER AND INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO HARDWARE, PROVIDING
FAST GRAPHIC ACCESS
MEMCTL : NVIDIA Memory Controller driver
SMBUS : NVIDIA SMBUS Controller driver
ETHERNET : NVIDIA nFORCE MCP networking
1. Click nFORCE when MAGIC INSTALL
MENU appears
2. Click NEXT when NVIDIA Windows98/
ME/2000/XP nForce Drivers Wizard appears
3. Click Finish to restart computer
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4-2 VGA install NVIDIA VGA Driver
1. Click VGA when MAGIC INSTALL MENU
appears
2. Click NEXT When NVIDIA Win95/98/ME/
2000/XP Display Driver
Windows appear
3. If You Want Re-start Computer , Click
FINISH
4-3 Sound Install ALC650 Audio Codec Driver
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1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL
MENU appears
2. Then auto detect operation system language
edition, click OK, start to install DRIVER
3. Click Finish and Restart Windows
4. Click Start→Program→Avance Sound
Manager→AvRack. Then AVRACK Windows
appears
5. Sound Effect select and KaraOK Mode
Function
6. Manual Sound Effect Setting
Note: The path of the file
For WIN98/NT4.0/WIN2K/XP is X:\CODEC\ALC\SETUP.EXE
Note: In Win2K/WinME users have to click Control Panel\System\Device Manager\
DVD\CD-ROM drives to Enabled digital CD Audio for the CD-ROM Device when
use the SPDIF-Out digital signal.
4-4 USB2.0 Install NVIDIA USB 2.0 Driver
Windows 98SE/ME/2000 USB 2.O Driver installation
1. Click USB2.0 when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click CLOSE and Restart Computer
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MENU appears
Windows XP USB 2.O Driver installation
1. Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later
2. Select My Computer, Press Right Button, Select Properties,
Go to Hardware \ Device Manager, Remove Other Device \ Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Controller
Restart Your Computer, It Will Find “NVIDIA USB2.0 Enhanced Host Controller”
And “USB2.0 Root Hub Device”
4-5 PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2002 Anti-virus program
1. Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL
MENU appear
2. (1) Click "Install PC-CILLIN" when PCCILLIN 2002 main menu appears, and Click
NEXT when "Install Shield Wizard For PCCILLIN 2002"
(2) Click Open Manual. you can learn PCCILLIN 2002 how to use
3. This is license agreement, select "I Accept
the terms" and Click NEXT
4. Click NEXT and Enter your Customer
Information, Click NEXT or choose Change
to change the path for the file to be stored
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5. Click INSTALL, Start to install the software 6. Setup Complete and click FINISH
7. After PC-CILLIN 2002 complete, Please
register your information and get LICENSE
KEY from TREND MICRO web site, enter
your license key and click FINISH
8. finish register process, we recommend select
update item to download newest engine code
and virus code
Note : Please install ACROBAT READER, Before you read PC-CILLIN 2002 User
Manual, the path at X:\acrobat\ar500eng.exe
4-6 PC-HEALTH Install NFORCE2 Hardware Doctor Utility
The path of the file is X:\83627HD\SETUP.EXE (support WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000/XP)
1. Click PC-Health when Magic Install Menu
appears
2. Click Next when Winbond Hardware Doctor
Setup Window appears
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3. Click Next to continue installation 4. Select Program Group name or enter a new
group name, click Next, and click Finish after
setup complete
4-6-1 How To Utilize PC-HEALTH
1. Click Program → Winbond Hardware
Doctor → Hardware Doctor the Winbond
Hardware Doctor will appears
You can remove the Utility in Control Panel
→ Add/Remove Program icon
2. After executing Winbond Hardware Doctor it
supports system voltage, Fan speed and
CPU/SYSTEM Temperature. Because this is
a On-time Monitoring program therefore the
value will change after it detected, if the value
is over default setting the system will have
warning picture and beeps. This is a System
Voltage status
3. This is a CPU/System Fan Speed and
Temperature status information
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4-7 MBIOS Install BIOS Live Update Utility
1. Click Magic BIOS when Magic Install
MENU appears
2. Click Next to install the Magic BIOS in
Destination Folder
3. After finish Setup you will have a Magic
BIOS icon in your screen
4. Double click the Magic BIOS icon you will
have this picture, choose from internet you
can upgrade BIOS On-line
5. When On-line update BIOS the program will
auto-check your BIOS version
6. Click Next if you need update BIOS, after
upgrade BIOS, the system will clear CMOS
and automatically restart
7. Click Yes if you want to update the BIOS
otherwise choose No to exit
8. When System programming BIOS don’t turn
off power, after finish update BIOS, the
system will clear CMOS and automatically
Restart
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9. When choose From Local Driver to update
BIOS, you must have the correct BIOS file
in your Local Driver
10. Choose the correct BIOS file to update BIOS
4-8 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS
Before update BIOS please choose Disabled in “Flash Part Write Protect” item on
“Miscellaneous Control” in BIOS Setup, please refer page 33
Method 1. Use “Magic BIOS” update BIOS in Windows 98 (refer page 42)
Method 2. In DOS Mode
STEP 1. Prepare a boot disc. (you may make one by click START click RUN type SYS
A: click OK)
STEP 2. Copy utility program to your boot disc. You may copy from DRIVER CD
X:\FLASH\AWDFLASH.EXE or download from our web site.
STEP 3. Copy latest BIOS for NF18GF from our web site to your boot disc.
STEP 4. Insert your boot disc into A:,
start the computer, type “Awdflash A:\NF18GFAxxx.BIN /SN/PY/CC/R”
NF18GFxxx.BIN is the file name of latest BIOS it can be NF18GFA3.BIN or
NF18GFB2.BIN
SN means don’t save existing BIOS data
PY means renew existing BIOS data
CC means clear existing CMOS data
R means restart computer
STEP 5. Push ENTER and the BIOS will be updated, computer will be restarted
automatically.
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