MATSONIC MS8127C User Manual

Important Information

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Other product names used in this manual are the properties of
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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

! Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
! Increase the separation between the equipment and the

receiver.

! Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

! Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable
must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance
with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:

! This device may not cause harmful interference, and
! This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

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About the Manual

The manual consists of the following chapters:

Introduction

Use the
mainboard, and verify the checklist of items that are shipped
with the package.

Introduction

Chapter to learn about the features of the

Installation

Use the
mainboard and get your system up and running.

Installation

Chapter to learn how to install the

Setup

Use the
performance.

Setup

Chapter to configure the mainboard for optimum

Software

Use the
drivers and support programs that are provided with this
mainboard.

Software

Chapter to learn how to install the software

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Contents

Important Information i

Copyright i
Disclaimer i
Trademark Recognition ii
Federal C om m uni cat i ons C om mi ssi on (FC C) ii
Declaration of Conformity iii
Canadian Department of Communications iii

About the Manual iv

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1

Welcome 1
Checklist 2
Recommendations 2
Features 3

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 7

Quick Installation Table 7
Quick Jumper Setting Reference 8
Before You Begin 11

Static Electricity 11
Choosing a Case 12
How to Set Jumpers 13

Preparing the Mainboard 14

Mainboard Guide 14
I/O Ports Side View 16
Check the Jumper Settings 17
Installing the Mainboard in a Case 19
Connecting Internal Components 20

Installing Other Hardware 22

Installing the Processor 22
Install the Memory Modules 24
Installing a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM 26
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive 29
Using the Expansion Slots 30

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Other Options 32
Making External Connections 34
External Connector Color Coding 35

CHAPTER 3: SETUP 37

About the Setup Utility 37

Entering the Setup Utility 38
BIOS Navigation Keys 39
Using BIOS 40
How to Flash a New BIOS 41
Standard CMOS Features Option 42
Advanced BIOS Features Setup Option 45
Advanced Chipset Features Option 48
Integrated Peripherals Option 53
Power Management Setup Option 56
PnP/PCI Configuration Option 62
PC Health Status Option 64
Frequency Control Option 65
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option 66
Load Optimized Defaults Option 66
Set Supervisor and User Passwords 67
Save & Exit Setup Option 68
Exit Without Saving Option 68

CHAPTER 4: SOFTWARE 69

About the Software 69
Folders for this Mainboard 69
Utility Folder Installation Notes 69
Running the Support CD-ROM 70
Utility Folder Installation Notes 70
Mainboard (MS8127C) Installation Notes 71

APPENDIX: JUMPER SETTING REFERENCE 72

Jumper Setting Quick Reference 72

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Welcome

Congratulations on purchasing the MS8127C mainboard. The
MS8127C is a ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printed circuit
board and measures 305 mm x 220 mm. The mainboard has a
Socket 462 to accommodate AMD Athlon (K7) processors that
support frontside bus (FSB) speeds up to 200 MHz. The
MS8127C is installed with the VT8363 (NB)/ VT82C686A (SB)
chipset and built-in 3D sound that features the AC 97 audio
codec.

The mainboard delivers high-level performance with a 4xAGP
(Accelerated Graph i cs P ort ) slot a nd two PCI Bus Master Ul t ra
DMA (UDMA) ports that support up to four ATAPI (AT Attachment
Packet Interface) devices. The PCI IDE also supports PIO Mode 3
and 4, UDMA33/66 ID E, an d an A TAPI CD -RO M.

The mainboard accommodates PC 100/133 SDRAM
(Synchronous DRAM) or VCM (Virtual Channel Memory) up to

1.5 GB using three 3.3V unbuffered DIMM modules. The
mainboard attains the highest reliability by supporting ECC
(Error Checking and Correction) memory protection, enabling
the mainboard to achieve superior data integrity and fault­tolerance with respect to memory errors while running
applications.

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Other features includ e a built -in PCI 3D sound syste m that suppo rts
the AC 97 audio codec. The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports,
such as dual channel PCI EIDE inter fac e s, a flo ppy con trolle r, tw o
FIFO serial port connectors, an EPP/ECP-capabl e bi-direc tional
parallel port conne cto r, a du al USB (Univ e rsal Se rial Bus)
connector, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors.

One AGP slot, five PCI local bus slots and an audio modem riser
(AMR) slot provide e xpanda bility for add -on pe ri pheral ca rds.

This chapter contains the following information:

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Checklist

Compare the contents of yo ur mainboard pa ckage with th e
standard checkli st below. If any ite m i s missing o r ap pea rs
damaged, please contact the vendor of you r mainboard p ackage.

Standard Items

! One mainboard
! One diskette drive ribbon cable and bracket
! One IDE drive ribbon cable and bracket
! This user’s manual
! Software support CD-ROM disc

Checklist

components that are shipped with this mainboard

Recommendations

manufacturer to help ensure reliability and performance
from this product

Features

make this one of the best value mainboards on the
market

comprises a list of the standard and optional

lists some Do’s and Don’ts from the

highlights the functions and components that

Recommendations

This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock
frequency and system bus frequency for the kind of processor
you install. You may be able to change these automatic settings
by making changes to the settings in the system Setup Utility.
We strongly recommend that you do not overclock the
mainboard to run processors or other components faster than
their rated speed.

Warning:

reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system.
Overclocking can pe rmanent ly damage the mainboa rd by gene rating
excess heat in compo nen t s t hat a re run be yond the r ated limits.

Overclocking components can adversely affect the

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Components on this mainboard can be damaged by discharges
of static electricity. Handle the board carefully holding it by the
edges. Don’t flex or stress the circuit board. Keep the board in
its static-proof packing until you are ready to install it. Follow the
static guidelines given at the beginning of Chapter 2.

Features

The key features of this mainboard are the wide range of
processors that can be installed, and the high level of integration,
which includes built-in audio, video, and communications.

High-end Processors

Functioning as a platform for a high-end PC, the MS8127C
features a Socket 462 accommodating AMD Athlon processors
that support 64/256 KB L2 OnChip cache, and 100/200 MHz
hostbus/core speed.

The MS8127C supports 200 MHz frontside bus (FSB).

VIA Chipset

This board features the VT8363 chipset from VIA. The VT8363
chipset is designed for high-end desktops and workstations and
provides 2-way multiprocessing (SMP), ATA-66, 4xAGP and
DRAM support.

The VT82C686A I/O chip makes a direct connection between
the graphics system, the IDE controller, and the PCI bus. It uses
Accelerated Hub Architecture to effectively double the bandwidth
between these components enabling more lifelike audio and
video. The VT82C686A I/O chip includes an integrated audio
codec controller (AC 97) that lets the processor more effectively
decode sound generated by the integrated audio system or the
integrated fax/modem.

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Inexpensive Memory

The board has three DIMM sockets for the installation of 168-pin,

3.3V non-buffered DIMM memory modules. The DIMM memory
modules use SDRAM memory chips. The MS8127C mainboard
supports a memory bus of 100/133 MHz.

Each installed memory module can be populated with from 32
MB to 512 MB of memory; a maximum of 1.5 GB memory can
be installed. The integrated video system uses shared memory
architecture, so you must reserve some of the installed memory
as video memory using the system BIOS. You must install at
least one module, but it makes no difference which slot you use
to install the module.

4xAGP Graphics Adapter Slot

The mainboard includes an 4xAGP slot that provides four times
the bandwidth of the original AGP specification. AGP technology
provides a direct connection between the graphics sub-system
and the processor so that the graphics do not have to compete
for processor time with other devices on the PCI bus. The AGP
design allows the graphics controller to use part of the main
memory when it needs it, for example, to handle the very large
texture maps required by virtual reality and 3D video games and
applications.

AC 97 Audio codec

The AC 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC 97 2.1
specification, and supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital Converter)
and DAC (Digital Analog Converter) resolution as well as 18-bit
stereo full-duplex codec with independent and variable sampling
rates. Further features include support for four analog line-level
stereo inputs.

Expansion Options

The MS8127C mainboard is pre-installed with features such as
audio that normally require add-in cards. The five 32-bit PCI
slots and the AMR slot provide plenty of expansion potential.
The MS8127C PCI slots support UDMA 33/66 bus mastering.

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Integrated I/O

The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors. The
I/O template on the backplane includes two PS/2 ports for
mouse and keyboard, two serial ports, one parallel port, one
MIDI/game port, two USB ports, and audio jacks for microphone,
line-in and line-out. The mainboard includes two PCI IDE
channels and a floppy disk drive interface.

Programmable Firmware

The mainboard includes Award BIOS that allows BIOS setting of
CPU parameters. This fully programmable firmware enhances
the system features and allows users to set such items as power
management, CPU and memory timing, and modem wake-up
alarms. The firmware can also be used to set parameters for
different processor clock speeds so that you don’t need to
change mainboard jumpers and switches.

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter covers installing
and building a working system.

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Quick Installation Table

This chapter explains how to successfully install the mainboard
into a computer case and build a working system. The
installation procedure is as follows:

Quick Jumper
Setting
Reference

Before you
Begin

Preparing the
Mainboard

Install Other
Hardware

Provides a quick reference for the jumper
settings on this mainboard.

Provides advice on choosing a case,
avoiding static electric ity damage, and
setting jumpers.

Provides a guide to the mainboard and I/O
port locations, full details on the jumper
settings, and advice on installing the
mainboard in the system case.

Provides guidance on installing essential
hardware: processor, memory, hard disk
drive, CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, and add­in cards.

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Make the
External
Connections

Provides advice on using the external I/O
ports to install peripheral devices such as a
keyboard, a monitor, a mouse, a printer,
and loudspeakers.

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Quick Jumper Setting Reference

If you are familiar with most of the material in this chapter, you
can begin preparing the mainboard for installation by using this
quick reference to begin setting the jumpers. A detailed
description of the jumper setting appears later in this chapter.

JP1: Clear CMOS jumper

Use this jumper to clear the system CMOS. Before clearing
CMOS, the AC power should be disconnected.

Function Jumper Setting

Normal operation Short pins 1-2
Clear CMOS Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP2: USB port 1-2 wake-up jumper

Use this jumper to enable device activity on USB ports 1-2 to
power on the computer.

Function Jumper Setting

Disable Short pins 1-2
Enable Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP4: Codec selector jumper

Use this jumper to select either onboard or AMR slot codec.

Function Jumper Setting

Use on board codec Short pins 1-2
Use AMR slot codec Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP1

JP2

JP4

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JP5: BIOS write protect jumper

Use this jumper to make the BIOS read-only.

Function Jumper Setting

Disable Short pins 1-2
Enable Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP6: USB port 3-4 wake-up jumper

Use this jumper to enable device activity on USB ports 3-4 to
power on the computer.

Function Jumper Setting

Disable Short pins 1-2
Enable Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP7: Onboard codec mode

Use this jumper to define the onboard codec mode function.

Function Jumper Setting

Master Open
Slave Short

1 2

JP7

JP5

JP6

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PANEL1: Panel connectors for switches and indicators

Use the panel connector to implement the switches and
indicators on your system case.

Function Pins

PANEL1

Power switch 22, 23
Hard disk LED Indicator +20, -21
Empty pin 19
Speaker +15, 16, 17, 18
Empty pin 14
Reset switch 12, 13
Empty pins 10, 11
Green LED indicator +7, +8, -9
Empty pin 6
Sleep switch 4, 5
Power LED indicator +1, +2, -3

Note:

The plus sign (+) indicates a pin which must be connected

to a positive voltage.

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Power Sw itch 22-23

HDD LED 20-21

Speaker 15-16-17 -18

Reset Switch 12-13

Green LED 7-8-9

PANEL1

Sleep Switch 4-5

Power LED 1-2-3

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Before You Begin

Before you begin to install your mainboard, take care not to
damage the product from static electricity. Ensure too that you
are installing the mainboard into a suitable case.

Static Electricity

In adverse conditions, static electricity can accumulate and
discharge through the integrated circuits and silicon chips on this
product. These circuits and chips are sensitive and can be
permanently damaged by static discharge.

• If possible, wear a grounding wrist strap clipped to a
safely grounded device during the installation.

• If you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge any static by
touching the metal case of a safely grounded device
before beginning the installation.

• Leave all components inside their static-proof bags until
they are required for the installation procedure.

• Handle all circuit boards and electronic components
carefully. Hold boards by the edges only. Do not flex or
stress circuit boards.

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Choosing a Case

The mainboard complies with the specifications for the ATX
system case. Some features on the mainboard are implemented
by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and
switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all
the features required. The mainboard can support one or two
floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE dr i ves. Ens ure that
your case has sufficient power and space for all the drives that
you intend to install.

The mainboard has a set of I/O ports on the rear edge. Ensure
that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports
and expansion slots.

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How to Set Jumpers

A jumper consists of two or more pins mounted on the
mainboard. Some jumpers might be arranged in a series with
each pair of pins numbered differently. Jumpers are used to
change the electronic circuits on the mainboard. When a jumper
cap (or shunt) is placed on two jumper pins, the pins are SHORT.
If the jumper cap is removed (or placed on just a single pin), the
pins are OPEN.

This illustration shows a 2-pin
jumper. When the jumper cap is
placed on both pins, the jumper is
SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on

Short Open

just one pin, the jumper is OPEN.

This illustration shows a 3-pin
jumper. The jumper cap is placed
on pins 2 and 3, so this jumper
setting is SHORT PINS 2-3.

This illustration shows the same
3-pin jumper. The jumper cap is
placed on pins 1 and 2, so this
jumper setting is SHORT PINS 1-

2.

In this manual, all the jumper illustrations clearly show the pin
numbers. When you are setting the jumpers, make sure that the
jumper caps are placed on the correct pins to select the function
or feature that you want to enable or disable.

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Preparing the Mainboard

Mainboard Guide

Use the following illustration and key to identify the components
on your mainboard.

JP2

JP2

Socket 370

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3

CPUFAN1

FREE

LOCK

PWRFAN1CPUFAN1

LED1

LED1

FDD1

PWRFAN1

IDE2

IDE1

WOL1

CD1

CD2

CD2

WOM1

JP3

ATX1

DIMM2

USB2

SIR1

DIMM3

USB2

FDD1

SIR1

J4

J4

IDE1

JP5

PANEL1

IDE2

JP5

PANE L 1

ATX1

AMR1

AMR1

JP4

CD1

JP4

PCI1

AGP1

AGP1

JP1

JP1

DIMM1

PCI1

PCI2

PCI2

JP7

PCI3

PCI3

WOM1WOL1

PCI4

JP6

JP6

PCI4

PCI5

PCI5

3V

+

BT1

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Key to Mainboard Components

Component Description

CPUFAN1 Power connector for CPU cooling fan
PWRFAN1 Power connector for power source cooling fan
JP2 USB port 1-2 wake-up jumper
CPU1 462-pin ZIF socket for AMD Athlon processor
DIMM1~3 Three 168-pin SDRAM memory module slots
LED1 3VSB LED for SDRAM
ATX1 ATX power supply connection
AMR1 Audio modem riser (AMR) slot
JP4 AC 97 codec selector jumper
JP7 Onboard codec mode
AGP 132-pin 4X accelerated graphics port (AGP) slot
BT1 3 volt battery for realtime clock
JP1 Clear CMOS jumper
FDD1 Connector for floppy disk drives
IDE1, 2 Primary and secondary IDE channels
JP5 Write protect BIOS jumper
J4 Dual color LED header
SIR1 IrDA device header
CD2 Secondary ATAPI device header
CD1 Primary ATAPI device header
PCI1~5 Five 120-pin PCI slots
WOL1 Wake On LAN (WOL) connector
WOM1 Wake On Modem (WOM) connector
JP6 USB port 3-4 wake-up jumper
USB2 USB port 3-4
PANEL1 Front panel connection

Note:

The green indicator LED1 turns on if your system is still
powered, at which time memory modules cannot be installed or
uninstalled.
The dual color LED header J4 can be plugged into LEDs to
indicate the following conditions : sof tware power dow n, sus pe nd
to RAM, suspend to disk, and soft off.

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I/O Ports Side View

PS/2

mouse

Parallel po rt

LPT1

Game Port

PS/2

keyboard

USB

ports

Serial po rt

COM 1

Serial po rt

COM 2

Line-out

Key to I/O Ports

Component Description

PS/2 mouse PS/2 port for pointing device (upper port)
PS/2 keyboard PS/2 port for keyboard (lower port)
USB ports Two stacked Universal Serial Bus ports
LPT1 External parallel port
COM1 External serial port COM 1
COM2 External serial port COM 2
Game port External MIDI/game port
Audio ports Audio jacks for (from left to right) line-out, line-

in, microphone

Microphone

Line-in

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Check the Jumper Settings

Check the mainboard jumpers to ensure that the mainboard is
configured correctly.

CPUFAN1

PWRFAN1

JP2

1

JP2

FREE

LOCK

1

JP1

FDD1

JP5

IDE2

DIMM2

DIMM1

IDE1

DIMM3

1

JP5

J4

J4

USB2

JP6

SIR1

PANEL1

1

JP4

JP7

ATX1

AMR1

JP4

1

CD1

PCI1

CD2

PCI2

JP7

PCI3

WOM1

WOL1

PCI4

PCI5

JP1

AGP1

JP6

3V

+

JP1: Clear CMOS jumper

Use this jumper to erase the system setup settings that are
stored in CMOS memory. You might need to erase this data if
incorrect settings are preventing your system from operating. To
clear the CMOS memory, turn off the system, disconnect the
power cable from the mainboard, and short the appropriate pins
for a few seconds.

Function Jumper Setting

Normal operation Short pins 1-2
Clear CMOS Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP1

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JP2: USB port 1-2 wake-up jumper

Use this jumper to enable device activity on USB ports 1-2 to
power on the computer.

Function Jumper Setting

Disable Short pins 1-2
Enable Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP4: Codec selector jumper

Use this jumper to select the onboard AC 97 audio codec or
Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot.

Function Jumper Setting

Use on board codec Short pins 1-2
Use AMR slot codec Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP5: BIOS write protect jumper

Use this jumper to make the BIOS read-only.

Function Jumper Setting

Disable Short pins 1-2
Enable Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP6: USB port 3-4 wake-up jumper

Use this jumper to enable device activity on USB ports 3-4 to
power on the computer.

JP2

JP4

JP5

Function Jumper Setting

Disable Short pins 1-2
Enable Short pins 2-3

JP7: Onboard codec mode

Use this jumper to define the onboard codec mode function.

Function Jumper Setting

Master Open
Slave Short

JP6

1 2 3

JP7

1 2

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Installing the Mainboard in a Case

Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case,
which correspond to the holes in the mainboard. Place the
mainboard over the mounting brackets and secure the
mainboard into the mounting brackets with screws.

Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel.
Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O
ports installed on the rear edge of the mainboard.

This illustration
shows a mainboard
installed in a
standard desktop
case.

Note:

Do not
overtighten the
screws as this can
stress the
mainboard.

This illustration
shows a mainboard
installed in a tower­type case.

Power
Supply Unit

I/O
Tem

Power Supply Unit

I/O
Template

late

Expansion
Slots

Drive
Cage

Drive
Cage

Expansion
Slots

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Connecting Internal Components

After you have installed the mainboard into the system case,
connect the power cable from the case power supply unit to the
mainboard power connector ATX1.

Your case and CPU might have cooling fans attached to provide
adequate ventilation to the system. Connect the CPU fan to the
12-volt connector CPUFAN1. Connect the case fan to the 12­volt power supply connector PWRFAN1.

After you have connected the power supply and the cooling fans,
connect the case switches and indicators to the PANEL1
connectors.

AT X1

JP2

ATX1

AMR1

JP4

CD1

PCI1

CD2

PCI2

JP7

PCI3

WOM1

WOL1

PCI4

PCI5

AGP1

CPUFAN1

FREE

LOCK

JP1

DIMM1

JP6

3V

+

PWRFAN1CPUFAN1

FDD1

DIMM2

DIMM3

USB2

SIR1

PWRFAN1

IDE2

IDE1

JP5

J4

PANEL1

PANEL1

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PANEL1 Panel Connector

The mainboard PANEL1 panel connector has a standard set of
switch and indicator connectors that are commonly found on
ATX system cases. Use the illustration below to make the
correct connections to the case switches and indicators.

Function Pins

PANEL1

Power switch 22, 23
Hard disk LED Indicator +20, -21
Empty pin 19
Speaker +15, 16, 17, 18
Empty pin 14
Reset switch 12, 13
Empty pins 10, 11
Green LED indicator +7, +8, -9
Empty pin 6
Sleep switch 4, 5
Power LED indicator +1, +2, -3

Note:

The plus sign (+) indicates a pin which must be connected

to a positive voltage.

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Power Sw itch 22-23

HDD LED 20-21

Speaker 15-16-17 -18

Reset Switch 12-13

Green LED 7-8-9

PANEL1

Sleep Switch 4-5

Power LED 1-2-3

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Installing Other Hard wa re

Start installing the essential hardware required to get your
system started.

Installing the Processor

This mainboard has a Socket 462 processor socket. To choose
a processor, you need to consider the performance
requirements of the system and the price of the processor.
Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed
and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of
internal cache memory and external cache memory. Higher
clock speeds and larger amounts of cache memory deliver
greater performance.

Installation Procedure

To install a processor on the mainboard follow the steps below.

PUFAN1

(CPU fan)

CPU socket

Pin-1 corner

Locking lever

1. On the mainboard, locate the CPU socket and the CPU
cooling fan CPUFAN1.

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2. On the CPU socket, pull the locking lever away from the
socket to unhook it and then raise the locking lever to the
upright position.

3. Identify the pin A-1 corner on the CPU socket and the pin A­1 corner on the processor. The socket pin A-1 corner is
adjacent to the handle of the locking lever. The processor
pin A-1 corner is beveled.

4. Matching the pin A-1 corners, drop the processor into the
socket. No force is required and the processor should seat
into the socket easily.

5. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the latch on
the edge of the socket. This locks the processor in place.

6. Locate the power cable on the heatsink/cooling fan
assembly that is attached to the top of the processor.

7. Plug the power cable into the CPU cooling CPUFAN1 12V­power supply on the mainboard.

PUFAN1

CPU fan
connector

Socket 370 with
locking lever in
upright position

Socket 370
processor with
heatsink/cooling
fan attached

The mainboard must be configured to deliver the correct clock
speed and the correct system bus for the kind of processor that
you have installed. You can do this by using the BIOS Setup
Utility. The first time you start the system, immediately enter the
Setup Utility and make the appropriate settings. Usually, you can
automatically configure the CPU by using the CPU & BIOS
Features page of the Setup Utility. See Chapter 3 for more
information.

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Install the Memory Modules

For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin 3.3V non-buffered
Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). The memory chips must
be standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic
Random Access Memory). The memory bus can run at 100 MHz
or 133 MHz. If your processor operates over a 100 MHz system
bus, you must install PC-100 memory module. If you install a
processor that operates over a 133 MHz bus, you can install
memory chips that operate at 133 MHz.

Supported Memory Configurations

The following table shows the memory configurations supported:

Technology Configuration # of Row

Addrs
Bits

64 Mbit 8M x 8 12 8 2 4 KB
64 Mbit 4M x 16 12 9 2 2 KB
128 Mbit 32M x 4 12 11 2 16 KB
128 Mbit 16M x 8 12 10 2 8 KB

Note:

32M x 4 128 Mbit is for registered DIMMs only, 4M x 16 64 Mbit

support is for unbuffered DIMMs only.

# of Col
Addrs
Bits

# of
Bank
Addrs
Bits

Page
Size

The following table shows the maximum memory for DIMM
based platforms:

1 DIMM 2 DIMMs 3 DIMMs
DRAM
Configuration

64 Mbit 8M x 8 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 192 MB 384 MB
64 Mbit 4M x 16 32 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 96 MB 192 MB
128 Mbit 16M x 8 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB 384 MB 768 MB
128 Mbit 32M x 4 256 MB 512 MB 512 MB 1024 MB 768 MB 1536 MB

SS DS SS DS SS DS

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Installation Procedure

There are three slots for memory modules. You must install at
least one module, and it makes no difference which slot you use
to install the module. Each module can be installed with 32 MB
to 512 MB of memory; total memory capacity is 1.5 GB.

1. Locate the DIM M slots on the m ainbo ard.

Locking latches

Memory module

DIMM3

DIMM1

DIMM2

2. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are
keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed
correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.

3. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.

4. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it carefully
but firmly down so that it seats correctly. The latches at
either side of the slot will be levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM when it is installed correctly.

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM

This section describes how to instal l IDE devices such a s a hard
disk drive and a CD-ROM drive.

Note:

Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that they can
only be installed correctly on the device connector. If the
connector is not keyed, make sure that you match the pin-1 side
of the cable connector with the pin-1 side of the device connector.
Each connector has the pin-1 side clearly marked. The pin-1 side
of each ribbon cable is always marked with a colored stripe on the
cable.

About IDE Devices

Your mainboard has a primary IDE channel interface (IDE1) and
a secondary IDE interface (IDE2). The mainboard ships with one
IDE ribbon cable that supports one or two IDE devices. All IDE
devices have jumpers or switches that can be used to set the
IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE.

If you install two IDE devices on one cable, you must make sure
that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to
SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to
do this.

If you want to install more than two IDE devices, obtain a second
IDE cable and you can add two more devices to the secondary
IDE channel. If there are two devices on the cable, make one
MASTER and one SLAVE.

About UDMA

This mainboard supports UltraDMA 33/66. UDMA is a
technology that accelerates the performance of devices in the
IDE channel. We recommend that you install IDE devices that
support UDMA, and use IDE cables that support UDMA.

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ID E

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

1. Install the hard disk drive into the drive cage in your system
case.

2. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE channel on the
mainboard IDE1.

3. Plug one of the connectors on the IDE cable into the IDE
connector on the back edge of the hard disk drive. It doesn’t
matter which connector on the cable you use. Make sure
that you have the pin-1 side of the cable matched with the
pin-1 side of the connector.

4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the
power connector on the back edge of the hard disk drive.

5. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the
Setup Utility and use the IDE Hard Disk Auto Detect feature
to configure the IDE devices that you have installed. See
Chapter 3 for more information.

connector

IDE ribbon
cable

ID E 2

Hard disk
drive

Power
connector

ID E 1

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ID E

Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive

1. Install the CD-ROM/DVD drive into the drive cage in your
system case. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE
channel on the mainboard IDE1.

2. Plug one of the connectors on the IDE cable into the IDE
connector on the back edge of the CD-ROM/DVD drive. It
doesn’t matter which connector on the cable that you use.
Make sure that you have the pin-1 side of the cable matched
with the pin-1 side of the connector.

3. Plug a powe r cable fro m the case powe r supply uni t into the
power connector on the ba ck edge of the CD- ROM/DVD driv e.

4. Use the audio cable provided with the CD-ROM/DVD drive
to connect the audio connector on the rear edge of the CD­ROM/DVD drive to the one of the two audio-in connectors
CD1 and CD2 on the mainboard.

5. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the
Setup Utility and use the IDE Hard Disk Auto Detect feature
to configure the IDE devices that you have installed. See
Chapter 3 for more information.

Audio
connector

IDE ribbon
cable

connector

Hard disk
drive

CD1

CD2

ID E 1

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CD-ROM/DVD

Power
connector

drive

ID E 2

ppy

ppy

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive

The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive interface and it ships
with a diskette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy
diskette drives. You can install a 5.25-inch drive and a 3.5-inch
drive with various capacities. The floppy diskette drive cable has
one type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and another type of
connector for a 3.5-inch drive

1. Install the floppy diskette drive into the drive cage in your
system case. Plug the diskette drive cable into the diskette
drive interface on the mainboard FDD1.

2. Plug one of the connectors on the diskette drive cable into
the data connector on the back edge of the floppy diskette
drive. Make sure that you have the pin-1 side of the cable
matched with the pin-1 side of the connector.

3. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the
power connector on the back edge of the diskette drive.

4. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the
Setup Utility and use the Standard page to configure the
floppy diskette drives that you have installed. See Chapter 3
for more information.

Data
connector

Flo

diskette

ribbon cable

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Power
connector

Flo
drive

FDD1

diskette

Using the Expansion Slots

This mainboard has five 32-bit PCI expansion slots and one
4xAGP slot.

PCI Slots:

The PCI slots can be used to install expansion cards
that have the 32-bit (Peripheral Components Interconnect) PCI
interface.

4xAGP Slot:

The 4xAGP slot can be used to install a graphics
adapter that supports the 4xAGP specification and has the
4xAGP edge connector.

AMR S lot :

The Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot can be used to

insert an AMR card.

JP2

FREE

LOCK

ATX1

AMR slot
AGP slot

PCI slots

AMR1

JP4

CD1

PCI1

CD2

PCI2

JP7

PCI3

WOM1

WOL1

PCI4

PCI5

JP1

AGP1

DIMM2

DIMM1

JP6

USB2

3V

+

SIR1

PWRFAN1CPUFAN1

FDD1

IDE2

IDE1

DIMM3

JP5

J4

PANEL1

1. Before installing an add-in card, check the documentation

for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you
may have to manually configure the card before installation.

2. Remove the blanking plate from the slot in the system case

that corresponds to the expansion slot that you are going to
use.

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3. Install the edge connector of the add-in card into the
expansion slot. Press down quite firmly to ensure that the
edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

PCI
add-in card

Metal
bracket

PCI slot

Edge

onnector

4. Secure the metal bracket of the card in the empty slot in the
system case wit h a screw.

5. For some add-in cards, for example graphics adapters and
network adapters, you have to install drivers and software
before you can begin using the add-in card.

The following illustration shows how to insert an AMR card:

AMR card

AMR slot

Edge
Connector

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Other Options

WOM1

WOL1

WOL1

PWRFAN1CPUFAN1

JP2

FREE

LOCK

ATX1

AMR1

JP4

CD1

PCI1

CD2

PCI2

JP7

PCI3

WOM1

PCI4

PCI5

JP1

AGP1

3V

+

FDD1

IDE2

IDE1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM1

JP5

J4

JP6

USB2

SIR1

PANEL1

J4

USB2

SIR1

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WOL1: Wake On LAN connector

If you have installed a LAN card, you can use the cable provided
with the card to plug into the WOL1 connector on the mainboard.
This is the Wake On LAN (WOL) feature. When your system is
in a power–saving mode, any LAN signal automatically resumes
the system. You must enable this item using the Power
Management page of the Setup Utility. See Chapter 3 for more
information.

WOM1: Wake On Modem connector

If you have installed a modem, you can use the cable provided
with the modem to plug into the WOM1 connector on the
mainboard. This is the Wake On Modem (WOM) feature. When
your system is in a power–saving mode, any modem signal
automatically resumes the system. You must enable this item
using the Power Management page of the Setup Utility. See
Chapter 3 for more information.

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J4: Dual color LED header

This header allows the user to install red and green LED
indicators to indicate when the computer is in Suspend to RAM
(STR) or normal. Although the values are not predefined, red
usually indicates STR and green indicates normal.

USB2: Universal Serial Bus port 3, 4 connector

This motherboard has PS/2 and USB ports installed on the rear
edge I/O port array. However, some computer cases have a
special module that mounts USB ports on the front side of the
case. If you have this kind of case, you can use the auxiliary
USB connector USB2 to connect the front-mounted ports to the
motherboard. You can use both the front and rear-mounted USB
ports at the same time.

SIR1: Serial infrared port connector

This motherboard can support a Serial Infrared (SIR) data port.
Infrared ports allow the wireless exchange of information
between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as
printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA), and other
desktop computers.

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)

Making External Connections

After you have installed the mainboard, make the connections to
the external ports.

PS/2

mouse

PS/2

keyboard

USB

ports

Parallel po rt

Serial po rt

COM 1

LPT1

Serial po rt

COM 2

Game Port

Line-in

Line-out

1. The PS/2 mouse port can be used by a PS/2 mouse or
pointing device. The PS/2 keyboard port can be used by a
PS/2 keyboard.

2. Use the USB ports to connect to USB devices.

3. LPT1 is a parallel port that can be used by printers or other
parallel communications devices. The system identifies the
parallel port as LPT1.

4. COM1 and COM2 are serial ports that can be used by serial
devices such as mice or fax/modems.

5. You can use the game port to connect a joystick or a MIDI
device to your system.

6. Three audio ports are provided: the left side jack is for a
stereo line-out signal; the middle jack is for a stereo line-in
signal; the right side jack is for a microphone.

Microphone

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External Connector Color Coding

To help identify the external connectors, many connectors now
use standard colors as shown in the table below.

Connector Color

Analog VGA Blue
Audio line in Light blue
Audio line out Lime
Digital monitor / flat panel White
IEEE 1394 Grey
Microphone Pink
MIDI/Game Gold
Parallel Burgundy
PS/2 compatible keyboard Purple
PS/2 compatible mouse Green
Serial Teal or Turquoise
Speaker out/subwoofer Orange
Right-to-left speaker Brown
USB Black
Video out Yellow
SCSI, network, telephone, modem None

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— Notes —

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CChhaapptteerr 33:: SSeettuup

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About the Setup Utility

The computer employs the latest Award BIOS CMOS chip with
support for Windows Plug and Play. This CMOS chip contains
the ROM setup instructions for configuring the mainboard’s
BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility
is a ROM-based configuration utility that displays the system’s
configuration status and provides you with a tool to set system
parameters. These parameters are stored in non-volatile battery­backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information even when
the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the
system is configured with the values found in CMOS.

Using easy-to-use pull down menus, you can configure such
items as:

• Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals

• Video display type and display options

• Password protection from unauthorized use

• Power management features

The settings made in the Setup Utility intimately affect how the
computer performs. It is important, therefore, first to try to
understand all the Setup Utility’s options, and second, to make
settings appropriate for the way you use the computer. This
chapter guides you through the Setup Utility by providing clear
explanations for all Setup Utility options.

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A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup
Utility, so you will very likel y have lit tle to worry about for now.
However, we recommend that you read this chapter just in case
you need to make any changes in the future.

This program should be executed under the following conditions:

• When changing the system configuration

• When a configuration error is detected by the system and

you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility

• When resetting the system clock

• When redefining the communication ports to prevent any

conflicts

• When making changes to the Power Management
configuration

• When changing the password or making other changes
to the security setup

Normally, running the Setup Utility is needed when the system
hardware is not consistent with the information contained in the
CMOS RAM, whenever the CMOS RAM has lost power, or the
system features need to be changed.

Entering the Setup Utility

When the system is powered on, the BIOS will enter the Power­On Self Test (POST) routines. These routines perform various
diagnostic checks; if an error is encountered, the error will be
reported in one of two different ways:

1.

If the error occurs before the display device is initialized,
a series of beeps will be transmitted.

2.

If the error occurs after the display device is initialized,
the screen will display an error mess age.

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After the POST routines are completed, the following message
appears:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

To access the Award BIOS Setup Utility, press the delete key to
display the “CMOS Setup Utility” screen:

CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2000 Award Software

Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIO S Features
Advanced Chi pset Feature s
Integrated Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Stat us

Esc : Quit F9: Menu in BIOS
F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type . . .

Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Def aul ts
Load Optimized Defa ul ts
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving

←←←←

: Select Item

↑↑↑↑ ↓↓↓↓ →→→→

This screen provides access to the utility’s various functions.

BIOS Navigation Keys

Listed below are explanations of the keys displayed at the bottom
of the screens:

Key Function

Esc

←←←← ↓↓↓↓ ↑↑↑↑ →→→→

+/−/PU/PD

F10
F1
F5
F6

F7

Escape key:
Cursor keys:
Plus, minus, Page Up and Page Down keys:

the selected field’s values

F10 key:
F1 key:
F5 key:
F6 key:

troubleshooting.

F7 key:

performance

Exits the current menu

Scroll through the items on a menu

Modify

Saves the current configuration and exits setup
Displays a screen that explains all key functions
Loads previously saved values to CMOS
Loads a minimum configuration for

Loads an optimum set of values for peak

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Using BIOS

When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The
main menu of the Setup Utility shows a list of the options that
are available. A highlight ind ic ates which option is currently
selected. You can use the cursor arrow keys to move the
highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, you can
execute the option by pressing the enter ke y.

Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that may ask you to
verify that you wish to execute that option. You us ua lly answer
these dialogs by typing Y for yes and N for no. Some options
may lead to more dialog boxes that ask for more information.
Setting passwords have this kind of dialog box.

Enter Password:

Selecting some fields and pressing the enter key displays a list
of options for that field. In the Standard CMOS Features screen,
selecting “Drive A” and pressing <Enter> displays this screen:

Drive A

None . . . . . [ ]

360K , 5.25 in. . . . . . [ ]

1.2M , 5.25 in. . . . . . [ ]

720K , 3.5 in. . . . . . [ ]

1.44M, 3.5 in. . . . . . [ ]

2.88M, 3.5 in. . . . . . [ ]

Select the setting you want with the cursor keys. Press <Enter>
to select, or <ESC> to discard changes and return to the
previous menu. Alternatively, you can select a field and press
the minus, plus, Page Up or Page Down keys to scroll through
the options for that field.

Some options (marked with a triangle
enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor
arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu.

: Move Enter : Accept ESC: Abort

↑↑↑↑ ↓↓↓↓

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) lead to submenus that

How to Flash a New BIOS

You can install updated BIOS for this mainboar d that you can
download from the manufacturer’s web site. New BIOS may
provide support for new peripherals, improvements in performance
or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows:

1.

Some mainboards have a Flash BIOS jumper that
protects the current BIOS from being changed or
overwritten. If your mainboard has this jumper, change
the setting to allow BIOS flashing.

2.

Some Setup Utilities have an item called Firmware Write
Protect that prevents the BIOS from being overwritten. If
your BIOS has this item (check the Advanced BIOS
Features Setup page) disable it for the present.

3.

Your computer must be running in a real-mode DOS
environment, not th e DO S wi ndow o f Windows NT or
Windows 95/98. We recommend that you create a new
formatted DOS system flop py diskette.

4.

Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the
manufacturer’s Web site. Copy these files to a system
diskette.

5.

Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in
your computer’s diskette drive.

6.

You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the
boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features
Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the
floppy diskette drive first.

7.

At the A:\ prompt, after your computer has booted to
DOS from the diskette, run the Flash Utility and press
<Enter>. You see a screen similar to the following.

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8.

In the “File Name to Program” dialog box, type in the
filename of the new BIOS and follow the onscreen
directions to flash the new BIOS to the mainboard.

9.

When the installation is complete, remove the floppy
diskette from the diskette drive and restart your computer.
If your mainboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the
jumper to protect the newly installed BIO S from being
overwritten.

Standard CMOS Features Option

This option displays a table of items defining basic information
about your system.

CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2000 Award Software

Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, May 15 20000
Time (hh:mm:ss) 12 : 8 : 59

IDE Primary Master (Device Brand Name)
IDE Primary Sl ave (Device Brand Name)
IDE Secondary Master (Device Brand Name)
IDE Secondary Slave (Device Brand Name)

Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B None
Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled

Video EGA/VGA
Halt On All,But Keyboard

Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 63488
Total Memory 64512K

Standard CMOS Features

Item Help

Menu Level
Change the da y, month,

year and century.

↑↑↑↑ ↓↓↓↓ →→→→ ←←←←

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Date and Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time held by your
computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are
automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows
Date and Time Properties utility.

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IDE Devices Default: None

Your computer has two IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) and
each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and
Slave). Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.

Enter

Press

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Ent er
IDE Primary Master Auto

Access Mode Auto

Capacity 8448 MB
Cylinder 16368

Head 16
Precomp 0
Landing Zone 16367
Sector 63

↑↑↑↑ ↓↓↓↓ →→→→ ←←←←

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

to display the IDE sub-menu:

CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984 – 2000 Award Software

IDE Primary Master

Item Help

Menu Level
To auto-detect the

HDD’s size, head . . . on
this channel

IDE HDD Auto-Detection

Press <Enter> while this item is highlighted if you want the Setup Utility
to automatically detect and configure a hard disk drive on the IDE
channel.

Note:

If you are setting up a new hard disk drive that supports
Large Block Addressing (LBA) mode, more than one line will
appear in the parameter box. Choose the line that lists LBA for an
LBA drive.

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave

If you leave this item at Auto, the system will automatically detect and
configure any IDE devices it finds. If it fails to find a hard disk, change
the value to Manual and then manually configure the drive by entering
the characteristics of the drive in the items below (Capacity, Cylinder,
Head, Precomp, etc.) Refer to your drive’s documentation or look on
the drive if you need to obtain this information. If no device is installed,
change the value to None.

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Note:

Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure
you have the configuration information supplied by the
manufacturer of your hard drive. Incorrect settings can result in
your system not recognizing the installed hard disk.

Access Mode

This items defines some special ways that can be used to access IDE
hard disks such as LBA (Large Block Addressing). Leave this value at
Auto and the system will automatically decide the fastest way to access
the hard disk drive.

Esc

Press
CMOS Features page.

to close the IDE device sub-menu and return to the Standard

Drive A and Drive B Default: 1.44M, 3.5 in., None

These items define the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to
the system. You can connect one or two diskette drives.

Floppy 3 Mode Support Default: Disabled

Floppy 3 mode refers to a 3.5-inch diskette with a capacity of 1.2 MB.
Floppy 3 mode is sometimes used in Japan.

Video Default: EGA/VGA

This item defines the video mode of the system. This mainboard has a
built-in VGA graphics system; you must leave this item at the default
value.

Halt On Default: All Errors

This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self
Test) routine. You can use this item to select which types of errors in
the POST are sufficient to halt the system.

Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total Memory

These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time.
These are display-only fields. You cannot make changes to these fields.

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Advanced BIOS Features Setup Option

This option displays a table of items that define advanced
information about your system. You can make modifications to
most of these items without introducing fatal errors to your
system. Note that the page has a scroll-bar to scroll down to
more items.

CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2000 Award Software

Virus Warning Disabled
Y2K Monitor Disabled
H/W Reset Function Enabled
CPU Internal C ache Enabled
External Cache Enabled
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Enabled
Quick Power On Self Test Enabled
First Boot Device Floppy
Second Boot Device HDD0
Third Boot Device LS/120
Boot Other Device Enabled
Swap Floppy Drive Disabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek Enabled
Boot Up NumLock Statu s On
Gate A20 Option Normal
FirmWare Write Protect Disabled

Typematic Rate Setting Disabled

x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
x Typematic Delay (Msec) 250

Security Option Setup

↑↑↑↑ ↓↓↓↓ →→→→ ←←←←

: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help

F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Advanced BIO S Features

Menu Level
Allows you to choose

the VIRUS warni ng
feature for IDE Hard
Disk boot sector
protection. If this
function is enabled
and someone attempts
to write data into this
area, BIOS will show a
warning message on
screen and alarm beep

Item Help

Virus Warning Default: Disabled

When this item is enabled, it provides some protection against viruses
that try to write to the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk
drive. This item is Disabled by default. You need to disable it so that
you can install an operating system. We recommend that you enable
Anti-Virus Protection as soon as you have installed your disk with an
OS.

Y2K Monitor Default: Disabled

If you enable this item, the system will monitor for errors generated by
the year 2000 bug.

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H/W Reset Function Default: Enabled

Enables or disables the computer’s hardware reset button.

CPU Internal Cache Default: Enabled

All the processors that can be installed in this mainboard use internal
(level 1) cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the
default value Enabled for better performance.

External Cache Default: Enabled

Most processors that can be installed in this system use external (L2)
cache memory to improve performance. The exceptions are older
SEPP Celeron CPUs running at 266 or 300 MHz. Enable this item for
all but these two processors.

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Default: Enabled

This item enables or disables ECC (Error Correction Code) error
checking on the CPU cache memory. We recommend that you leave
this item at the default value.

Quick Power On Self Test Default: Enabled

You can enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and
have your system start up a little faster. You might like to enable this
item after you are confident that your system hardware is operating
smoothly.

1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device Default: Floppy/HDD-0/LS120

Use these three items to select the priority and order of the devices that
your system searches for an operating system at start-up time.

Boot Other Device Default: Enabled

If you enable this item, the system will search all other possible
locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices
specified under the first, second, and third boot devices.

Swap Floppy Drive Default: Disabled

If you have two floppy diskette drives in your system, this item allows
you to swap the assigned drive letters so that drive A becomes drive B,
and drive B becomes drive A.

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Boot Up Floppy Seek Default: Enabled

If this item is enabled, it checks the geometry of the floppy disk drives at
start-up time. You don’t need to enable this item unless you have an old
diskette drive with 360K capacity.

Boot Up NumLock Status Default: On

This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your
system is started.

Gate A20 Option Default: Normal

This item defines how the system handles legacy software that was
written for an earlier generation of processors. Leave this item at the
default value.

Typematic Rate Setting Default: Disabled

If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to set the
typematic rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Default: 6

If the item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, you can use this item to
define how many characters per second are generated by a held-down
key.

Typematic Delay (Msec) Default: 250

If the item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, you can use this item to
define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held-down key
begins generating repeat characters.

Security Option Default: Setup

If you have installed password protection, this item defines if the
password is required at system start up, or if it is only required when a
user tries to enter the Setup Utility.

OS Select For DRAM > 64 MB Default: Non-OS2

This item is only required if you have installed more than 64 MB of
memory and you are running the OS/2 operating system. Otherwise,
leave this item at the default Non-OS2.

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HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability Default: Disabled

The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology)
system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device
performance. S.M.A.R.T. software resides on both the disk drive and
the host computer. The disk drive software monitors the internal
performance of the motors, media, heads, and electronics of the drive.
The host software monitors the overall reliability status of the drive. If a
device failure is predicted, the host software, through the Client
WORKS S.M.A.R.T applet, warns the user of the impending condition
and advises appropriate action to protect the data.

Report No FDD for WIN 95 Default: Yes

If you are running a system with no floppy drive and using the Windows
95 OS, select Yes for this item to ensure compatibility with the Windows
95 logo certification.

Video BIOS Shadow Default: Enabled

When enabled this item copies the VGA BIOS into system DRAM.

C8000-CBFFF to DC000-DFFFF Shadow Default: Disabled

When enabled, the ROM with the specified address is copied into
system DRAM. It will also reduce the size of memory available to the
system.

Advanced Chipset Features Option

This option displays a table of items that define critical timing
parameters of the mainboard components including the memory,
and the system logic. Generally, you should leave the items on
this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with
the technical specifications of your system hardware. If you
change the values incorrectly, you may introduce fatal errors or
recurring instability into your system.

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Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing SDRAM 8/10ns
Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing SDRAM 8/10ns
Bank 4/5 DRAM Timing SDRAM 8/10ns
SDRAM Cycle L ength 3
DRAM Clock Host CLK
Memory Hole Disabl ed
P2C/C2P Conc urrency Enabled
Fast R-W Turn Around Disabled
System BIOS Cacheable Enabled
Video RAM Cacheable Enabled
AGP Aperture Si ze 64M
AGP 4X Mode Enabled
AGP Driving Control Auto

X AGP Driving Value DA

K7 CLK_CTL Select Optimal
OnChip USB Enabled
OnChip USB2 Enabled
USB Keyboard Support Disabled
OnChip Sound Auto

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Bank 0/1 2/3 4/5 DRAM Timing Default: SDRAM 8/10ns

This item allows you to select the timing for the DRAM slots, depending
on whether the mainboard has paged SDRAMs.

SDRAM Cycle Length Default: 3

This field enables you to set the CAS latency time in HCLKs of 2/2 or
3/3. The mainboard designer should have set the values in this field,
depending on the DRAM installed. Do not change the values in this field
unless you change specifications of the installed DRAM or the installed
CPU.

DRAM Clock Default: Host CLK

Enables the user to select the DRAM Clock.

Memory Hole Default: Disabled

If this feature is enabled when the system memory size is equal to or
greater than 16 MB, the physical memory address from 15 MB to 16
MB will be passed to PCI or ISA and there will be a 1 MB hole in your
system memory. This option is designed for some OS with special add­in cards which need 15-16 MB memory space.

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P2C/C2P Concurrency Default: Enabled

When disabled, the CPU bus is occupied during the entire PCI
operation period.

Fast R-W Turn Around Default: Disabled

When this is enabled, the chipset will insert one extra clock to the turn­around of back-to-back DRAM cycles.

System BIOS Cacheable Default: Enabled

When enabled, the System BIOS will be cached for faster execution.

Video RAM Cacheable Default: Enabled

When enabled, the graphics card’s local me mory w ill be cache d for
faster execution. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a
system error may result.

AGP Aperture Size Default: 64M

This option determines the effective size of the AGP Graphic Aperture,
where memory-mapped graphic data structures are located.

AGP 4X Mode Default: Enabled

This item allows you to enable or disable the caching of display data for
the video memory of the processor. Enabling can greatly improve the
display speed. If your graphics display card does not support this
feature, you need to disable this item.

AGP Driving Control Default: Auto

This item can be used to signal driving current on AGP cards to auto or
Manual. Some AGP cards need stronger than normal driving current in
order to operate. We recommend that you set this item to Auto by
default.

AGP Driving Value Default: DA

When the previous item AGP Driving Control is set to Manual, you can
use this item to set the AGP current driving value.

K7 CLK_CTL Select Default: Optimal

This item adjusts the CPU clock to match the internal clock.

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OnChip USB Default: Enabled

This should be enabled if your system has a USB installed on the
mainboard and you wish to use it.

OnChip USB2 Default: Enabled

This should be enabled if your system has front panel USB ports
installed on the mainboard and you wish to use them.

USB Keyboard Support Default: Disabled

Enables function when the USB keyboard is being used. Disabled
(default) when an AT keyboard is used.

OnChip Sound Default: Auto

Disabling this function turns off the onboard audio chip.

CPU to PCI Write Buffer Default: Enabled

When enabled, up to four words of data can be written to the PCI bus
without interrupting the CPU. When disabled, a write buffer is not used
and the CPU read cycle will not be completed until the PCI bus signals
that it is ready to receive the data.

PCI Dynamic Bursting Default: Enabled

When enabled, every write transaction goes to the write buffer.
“Burstable” transactions then burst on the PCI bus and “nonburstable”
transactions do not.

PCI Master 0 WS Write Default: Enabled

When enabled, writes to the PCI bus are executed with zero wait states.

PCI Delay Transaction Default: Enabled

The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support
delay transactions cycles. Enable to support compliance with PCI
specification version 2.1.

PCI#2 Access #1 Retry Default: Disabled

When enabled, the AGP Bus (PCI#1) access to PCI Bus (PCI#2) is
executed with the error retry feature.

AGP Master 1 WS Write Default: Disabled

This implements a single delay when writing to the AGP Bus. By default,
two-wait states are used by the system, allowing for greater stability.

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AGP Master WS Read Default: Enabled

This implements a single delay when reading to the AGP Bus. By
default, two-wait states are used by the system, allowing for greater
stability.

Memory Parity/ECC Check Default: Disabled

Enable this item to allow BIOS to perform a parity/ECC check to the
POST memory tests. Enable only if the system DRAM supports
parity/ECC checking.

After you have made your selections in the Chipset Features Setup
screen, press ESC to go back to the main screen.

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Integrated Peripherals Option

This option displays a list of items that defines the operation of
some peripheral components on the system’s input/output ports.

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On-Chip IDE Channel0 Enabled
On-Chip IDE Channel1 Enabled
IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled
Primary Master PIO Auto
Primary Slave PIO Auto
Secondary Master PI O Auto
Secondary Slave PIO Auto
Primary Master UDMA Auto
Primary Slave UDMA Auto
Secondary Master UD MA Auto
Secondary Slave UDMA Auto
Init Display First PCI Slot
IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled
Onboard FDD Control l er Enabled
Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto
Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto

UART 2 Mode Standard

x IR Function Duplex Half
x TX,RX inverting enable No, Yes

Integrated Peripherals

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On-Chip IDE Channel 0,1 Default: Enabled

Use these items to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are
integrated on the mainboard.

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO Default: Auto

Each channel supports a master device and a slave device. These four
items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) is
used by IDE devices. You can choose Auto, to let the system auto
detect which PIO mode is best, or you can install a PIO mode from 0-4.

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA Default: Auto

Each channel supports a master device and a slave device. This
motherboard supports UltraDMA. UltraDMA technology provides faster
access to IDE devices.

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If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate
item on this list to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver
supplied with this motherboard in order to use an UltraDMA device.

Init Display First Default: PCI Slot

Use this item to define if your graphics adapter is installed in one of the
PCI slots or select Onboard if you have a graphics system integrated on
the mainboard.

IDE HDD Block Mode Default: Enabled

Block mode transfers can improve the access to IDE devices. Enable
this item if your IDE devices support block mode transfers.

Onboard FDD Controller Default: Enabled

This option enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller.

Onboard Serial Port 1, 2 Default: Auto

This option is used to assign the I/O address for the onboard serial
ports.

UART2 Mode Select Default: Standard

This field is available if the Onboard Serial Port 2 field is set to any
option but Disabled. UART Mode Select enables you to select the
infrared communication protocol—Standard (default), HPSIR, or ASKIR.
HPSIR is Hewlett Packard’s infrared communication protocol with a
maximum baud rate up to 115.2 Kbps. ASKIR is Sharp’s infrared
communication protocol with a maximum baud rate up to 57.6 Kbps.

IR Function Duplex Default: Half

This field is available when UART 2 Mode is set to either ASKIR or
HPSIR. This item enables you to determine the infrared (IR) function of
the onboard infrared chip. Full-duplex means that you can transmit and
send information simultaneously. Half-duplex is the transmission of data
in both directions, but only one direction at a time.

TX, RX inverting enable Default: No, Yes

Defines the voltage level for Infrared module RxD (receive) mode and
TxD (transmit) mode. This setting has to match the requirements of the
infrared module used in the system.

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Onboard Parallel Port Default: 378/IRQ7

This option is used to assign the I/O address for the onboard parallel
port.

Onboard Parallel Mode Default: ECP

This feature enables you to set the data transfer protocol for your
parallel port. Normal allows data output only. Extended Capabilities Port
(ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) are bi-directional modes,
allowing both data input and output. ECP and EPP modes are only
supported with EPP and ECP aware peripherals.

ECP Mode Use DMA Default: 3

When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP mode, the parallel port
has the option to use DMA 3 or DMA 1.

Parallel Port EPP Type Default: EPP1.7

This option sets the Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) specification.

Onboard Legacy Audio Default: Enabled

This option enables the onboard legacy audio function. When enabled
the following items become availabl e.

Sound Blaster Default: Disabled

This feature is used to enable or disable a Sound Blaster card if
installed.

SB I/O Base Address Default: 220H

This item lets you set the I/O base address for the Sound Blaster card.

SB IRQ Select Default: IRQ 5

This item lets you set the Interrupt Request (IRQ) for the Sound Blaster
card.

SB DMA Select Default: DMA 1

This item lets you select the Direct Memory Access (DMA) for the
Sound Blaster card.

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MPU-401 Default: Enabled

Use this item to enable or disable the MPU-401 function for the game
port.

MPU-401 I/O Address Default: 330-333H

Use this item to set the I/O address for the game port.

Game Port (200-207H) Default: Enabled

This item shows the I/O address for the game port.

Power Management Setup Option

This option displays items that let you control the system power
management. Modern operating systems take care of much of
the power management. This mainboard supports ACPI
(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). The system has
various power saving modes including powering down the hard
disk, turning off the video, suspending to RAM, and a software
power down that allows the system to be automatically resumed
by certain events.

Power Management Timeouts

The power-saving modes can be controlled by timeouts. If the
system is inactive for a time, the timeouts begin counting. If the
inactivity continues so that the timeout period elapses, the
system enters a power-saving mode. If any item in the list of
Reload Global Timer Events is Enabled, then any activity on that
item will reset the timeout counters to zero.

Wake Up Calls

If the system is suspended, or has been powered down by
software, it can be resumed by a wake up call that is generated
by incoming traffic to a modem, a PCI card, or a fixed alarm on
the system realtime clock.

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ACPI Function Enabled
Power Management Press Enter
ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS)
PM Control by APM Yes
Video Off Option Suspend --> Off
Video Off Meth od DPMS Support
MODEM Use IRQ 3
Soft-Off by PWRBTN Instant-Off
Wake Up Event s Press Enter

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Power Management Setup

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ACPI Function Default: Enabled

This mainboard supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power
management Interface). Use this item to enable or disable the ACPI
feature.

Note:

ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) is a
power management specification that makes hardware status
information available to the operating system. ACPI enables a PC
to turn its peripherals on and off for improved power management.
It also allows the PC to be turned on and off by external devices,
so that mouse or keyboard activity wakes up the computer.

Power Management

This item enables you to choose the type of Power Management you
want. Selecting Power Management and pressing
following screen:

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Enter

displays the

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Power Management User Define
HDD Power Down Disable
Doze Mode Disable
Suspend Mode Disable

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Power Management

This menu enables you to set t he following items:

Power Management Default: User Define

This item acts like a master switch for the power-saving modes and
hard disk timeouts. If this item is set to Max Saving, power-saving
modes occur after a short timeout. If this item is set to Min Saving,
power-saving modes occur after a longer timeout. If the item is set to
User Define, you can insert your own timeouts for the power-saving
modes.

HDD Power Down De fault: Disable

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The IDE hard drive will spin down if it is not accessed within a specified
length of time. Options are from 1 Min to 15 Min and Disable.

Doze Mode Default: Disable

The system speed will change from turbo to slow if no Power
Management events occur for a specified length of time. Full power
function will return when a Power Management event is detected.

Suspend Mode Default: Disable

The CPU clock will be stopped and the video signal will be suspended if
no Power Management events occur for a specified length of time. Full
power function will return when a Power Management event is detected.
Options are from 1 Min to 1 Hour and Disable.

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ACPI Suspend Type Default: S1 (POS)

Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S1
(POS), the suspend mode is equivalent to a software power down. If
you select S3 (STR), the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM – the
system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system
memory.

PM Control by APM Default: Yes

This field allows you to control the PC Monitor’s power management
features via Intel-Microsoft Advanced Power Management software.
Once you have enabled the APM interface, some settings made in the
BIOS Setup program may be overridden by APM.

Video Off Option Default: Suspend --> Off

This option defines if the video is powered down when the system is put
into suspend mode.

Video Off Method Default: DPMS Support

This item defines how the video is powered down to save power. This
item is set to DPMS (display power management software) by default.

MODEM Use IRQ Default: 3

If you want an incoming call on a modem to automatically resume the
system from a power-saving mode, use this item to specify the interrupt
request line (IRQ) that is used by the modem. You might have to
connect the fax/modem to the mainboard Wake On Modem connector
for this feature to work.

Soft-Off by PWRBTN Default: Instant-Off

Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management
Interface) you can create a software power down. In a software power
down, the system can be resumed by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets
you install a software power down that is controlled by the normal
power button on your system. If the item is set to Instant-Off, then the
power button causes a software power down. If the item is set to “Delay
4 Sec.” then you have to hold the power button down for four seconds
to cause a software power down.

Wake Up Events

This item opens a submenu that enables you to set events that will
resume the system from a power saving mode. Select Wake Up Events
and press

Enter

to display the following menu:

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USB Resume from S3/S4/S5 Disabled
VGA OFF
LPT & COM LPT/COM
HDD & FDD ON
PCI Master OFF
PowerOn by PCI Card Disabled
Wake Up On LAN/ Ring Disabled

RTC Alarm Resume Disabled

x Date (of Month) 0
x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 32 0

Primary INTR ON

IRQs Activity Monitoring Press Enter

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USB Resume from S3/S4/S5 Default: Disabled

When set to Enabled, the system power will resume the system from a
power saving mode if there is any USB activity. Default is Disabled.

VGA Default: Off

When set to On, the system power will resume the system from a
power saving mode if there is any VGA activity. Default is Off.

LPT & COM Default: LPT/COM

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When this item is enabled, the system will restart the power-saving
timeout counters when any activity is detected on the serial ports, or the
parallel port.

HDD & FDD Default: ON

When this item is enabled, the system will restart the power-saving
timeout counters when any activity is detected on the hard disk drive or
the floppy diskette drive.

PCI Master Default: Off

When set to Off any PCI device with Master function will not power on
the system.

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PowerOn by PCI Card Default: Disabled

When set to Enabled, the system power will be turned on if there is any
PCI card activity from PCI cards that trigger a PME event, such as LAN
or modem cards.

Wake Up On LAN/Ring Default: Disabled

When set to Enabled, the system power will be turned on if there is any
LAN card or modem activity.

RTC Alarm Resume Default: Disabled

When set to Enabled, the following two fields become available and you
can set the date (day of the month), hour, minute and second to turn on
your system. When set to 0 (zero) for the day of the month, the alarm
will power on your system every day at the specified time.

Primary INTR Default: ON

When set to On (default), any event occurring at the specified IRQ will
awaken a system which has been powered down.

IRQs Activity Monitoring

This item opens a submenu that enables you to set IRQs that will
resume the system from a power saving mode. Select IRQs Activity
Monitoring and press

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IRQ 3 (COM2) Enabled
IRQ 4 (COM1) Enabled
IRQ 5 (LPT2) Enabled
IRQ 6 (Floppy Disk) Enabled
IRQ 7 (LPT1) Enabled
IRQ 8 (RTC Alarm) Disabled
IRQ 9 (IRQ2 Redir) Disabled
IRQ 10 (Reserved) Disabled
IRQ 11 (Reserved) Disabled
IRQ 12 (PS/2 Mouse) Enabled
IRQ 13 (Coprocessor) Enabled
IRQ 14 (Hard Disk) Enabled
IRQ 15 (Reserved) Disabled

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F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Enter

to display the following menu:

IRQs Activity Monitoring

Menu Level

Set Primary INTR to ON to allow you to enable or disable IRQ 3
through IRQ 15 activity monitoring. Set it to OFF to disable IRQ activity
monitoring.

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Set any IRQ to Enabled to allow activity at the IRQ to wake up the
system from a power saving mode.

PnP/PCI Configuration Option

This option displays a table of items that configures how PnP
(Plug and Play) and PCI add-in cards operate in your system.

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PNP OS Install ed No
Reset Configuration Data Disabled

Resources Contr oll e d by Auto(ESCD)
x IRQ Resources Press Enter

x DMA Resources Press Enter

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled

Assign IRQ For VGA Enabled

Assign IRQ For USB Enabled

INT Pin 1 Assignment Auto

INT Pin 2 Assignment Auto

INT Pin 3 Assignment Auto

INT Pin 4 Assignment Auto

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PnP/PCI Confi gurations

Menu Level
Default is Disabled.

Select Enabled to
reset Extended System
Configurati on Data
(ESCD) when you exit
Setup if you have
installed a n ew add-on
and the system
reconfigurat ion has
caused such a serious
conflict that the OS
cannot boot.

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PNP OS Installed Default: No

Setting this option to Yes allows the PnP OS (instead of BIOS) to
assign the system resources such as IRQ and I/O address to the ISA
PnP device.

Reset Configuration Data Default: Disabled

If you enable this item and restart the system, any PnP configuration
data stored in the BIOS setup is cleared from memory. New updated
data is created.

Resources Controlled By Default: Auto(ESCD)

You should leave this item at the default Auto (ESCD). Under this
setting, the system dynamically allocates resources to plug and play
devices as they are required. If you cannot get a legacy ISA (Industry
Standard Architecture) add-in card to work properly, you might be able
to solve the problem by changing this item to Manual, and then opening
up the IRQ Resources and Memory Resour ces sub-menus.

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In the IRQ Resources sub-menu, if you change any of the IRQ
assignations to Legacy ISA, then that Interrupt Request Line is
reserved for a legacy ISA add-in card. Press

Esc

to close the IRQ

Resources sub-menu.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Default: Disabled

This item is designed to overcome some problems that can be caused
by some non-standard VGA cards. This board includes a built-in VGA
system that does not require palette snooping so you must leave this
item disabled.

Assign IRQ For VGA Default: Enabled

Names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the VGA (if any) on
your system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system.

Assign IRQ For USB Default: Enabled

Names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the USB (if any) on
your system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system.

INT Pin 1 ~ Pin 4 Assignment Default: Auto

Names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to PCI 1 through PCI 4
on your system. Activity of the selected PCI slot awakens the system.

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PC Health Status Option

On mainboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets
you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, critical
temperatures, and fan speeds.

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Shutdown Temperature Disabled

Current CPU Temp.
Current System Temp.
Current CPU FAN speed
Current POWER FAN speed
Vcore

3.3V
5V
12V

PC Health Stat us

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Shutdown Temperature

Enables you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach
before powering down.

System Component Characteristics

These fields provide you with information about the systems current
operating status. You cannot make changes to these fields. The
following information is displayed:

CPU Temperature

•

System Temperature

•

CPU FAN (in RPMs)

•

POWER FAN (in RPMs)

•

Vcore (CPU Core voltage)

•

3.3V (onboard 3.3 volt)

•

5V (power supply’s 5 volt)

•

12V (power supply’s 12 volt)

•

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Frequency Control Option

This item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for
your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined
by the kind of processor you have installed in your s ystem.

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Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Disabled

CPU Host/PCI Cl ock Default

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Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Default: Disabled

Frequency Control

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When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free
DIMM and PCI slots.

CPU Host/PCI Clock

These items appear if you have set the CPU Internal Core Speed to
Manual. Use the CPU/DIMM/PCI Clock to set the system bus frequency
for the installed processor (usually 133 MHz, 100 MHz or 66 MHz).

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe
defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press <Y>
and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then
<Enter> to not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no
great demands on the system and are generally stable. If your
system is not functioning correctly, try installing the fail-safe
defaults as a first step in getting your system working properly
again. If you only want to install fail-safe defaults for a specific
option, select and display that option, and then press <F6>.

Load Optimized Defaults Option

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized
defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press <Y>
and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then
<Enter> to not install the defaults. The optimized defaults place
demands on the system that may be greater than the
performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the
memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install the
optimized defaults when your hardware does not support them.
If you only want to install setup defaults for a specific option,
select and display that option, and then press the <F7> key.

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Set Supervisor and User Passwords

These items can be used to install a password. A Supervisor
password takes precedence over a User password, and the
Supervisor can limit the activities of a User. To install a
password, follow these steps:

1. Highli ght the item Set Supervisor/User pass word on the
main menu and press <Enter>.

2. The password dialog box appears.

Enter Password:

3. If you are instal lin g a new password, type in the password.
You cannot use more than eight characters or numbers. The
Set Supervisor/User Password item differentiates between
upper case and lower characters. Press <Enter> after you
have typed in the password. If you are deleting a password
that is already installed just press <Enter> when the
password dialog box appears. You see a message that
indicates that the password has been disabled.

PASSWORD DISABLED !!!

Press any key to continue . . .

4. The system will ask you to confirm the new password by
asking you to type it in a second time.

Confirm Password:

5. T ype the password aga in and pr ess <Enter >, or just pr ess
<Enter> if you are deleting a password that is already
installed.

6. If you typed the password correctly, the password will be
installed.

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Save & Exit Setup Option

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that
you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility.
When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to save
and exit, or press <N> to return to the Setup Utility main menu:

SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)?

Y

Exit Without Saving Option

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes
that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility.
When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, press <Y> to
discard changes and exit, or press <N> to return to the setup
main menu.

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?

Note:

If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use
the “Exit Without Saving” item and press Y to discard any changes
you have made.

This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for
information on the software supplied with the mainboard.

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About the Software

The software for this mainboard is supplied on a CD-ROM. The disk has
some folders that can be used by many different mainboards, for
example the
mainboards which have certain brands of chipsets, for example the

INTEL

for one kind of mainboard is stored in a folder with the name of that
board. The software for this mainboard is stored in the

Note:

specified for use with your mainboard.

UTILITY

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and

Never try to install software from a folder that is not

folders. Some folders can only be used by

folders. In addition, software that is specifically intended

MS8127C

folder.

Folders for this Mainboard

For this board, you can install software from the following folders:

Utility Folder

You can use the software in the following sub-folders:

AWDFLASH

!

syst em BIOS

PC-CILLIN:

!

SUPER VIOCE:

!

GAMUT:

!

MediaRing Talk :

!

Yamaha XG :

!

: Software to erase and install new revisions of the

Anti-virus software

Fax/Modem application software

Audio rack for built-in sound system

PC to PC base Internet phone application software

Yamaha S-YXG50 Software synthesizer

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Running the Support CD-ROM

1. Place the disk in your CD-ROM drive. If you are running Windows
with Autoplay enabled, the opening screen of the CD appears
automatically. Click on READ ME to read the latest instructions.

2. Before installing the software, look for a file named README.TXT,
or something similar. This file may contain important information to
help you install the software correc t l y.

3. Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating
systems, such as DOS, WIN NT, WIN95/98, and so on. Always log
on to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using.

4. To install the software, you usually execute a file named
SETUP.EXE or INSTALL.EXE by double clicking on the filename.

Utility Folder Installation Notes

Award Flash Memory Utility

This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory
chip on the mainboard, and lets you copy an updated BIOS to the chip.
Take care how you use this program. If you erase the current BIOS and
fail to write a new BIOS, or write a new BIOS that is incorrec t, your
system will malfunction.

There are several flash memory utilities. For this mainboard you must
use the
DOS (not the DOS box that is available in Windows 95/98/NT). If you are
using WINDOWS 95/98, shut down your computer and select the option
Restart in DOS in the shut-down dialog box. If you are running Windows
NT, shut down your computer and boot from a DOS diskette temporarily
in order to run the flash memory utility.

AWD753.EXE

utility. To use the utility, you must be in real-mode

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GAMUT

The Gamut audio rack software for the built-in sound system is provided
for different languages. Log on to the appropriate directory for your
language, then run SETUP to install the application software.

MediaRing Talk

To install the MediaRing Talk voice modem software for the built-in
modem, run MRTALK99-SETUP.

PC-Cillin Anti-Virus Utility

Anti-virus software is provided for DOS, for WIN95, and WIN 98. Log on
to the appropriate directory for your operating system. For DOS, copy all
the files in the DOS folder to your hard disk drive. For Windows 95, log
on to the Disk 1 folder and run SETUP. For Windows 98, run SETUP.

Super Voice

To install the Super Voice voice, fax, data communication application for
use with the built-in fax/modem, run PICSHELL.

Mainboard (MS8127C) Installation Notes

All of the sub-folders in this folder are empty, with a short README file
giving directions to alternate folders for the appropriate software.

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Jumper Setting Quick Reference

JP1: Clear CMOS jumper

Use this jumper to clear the system CMOS. Before clearing
CMOS, the AC power should be disconnected.

Function Jumper Setting

Normal operation Short pins 1-2
Clear CMOS Short pins 2-3

JP2: USB port 1-2 wake-up jumper

Use this jumper to enable device activity on USB ports 1-2 to
power on the computer.

Function Jumper Setting

Disable Short pins 1-2
Enable Short pins 2-3

JP4: Codec selector jumper

1 2 3

1 2 3

JP1

JP2

Use this jumper to select onboard or AMR slot codec.

Function Jumper Setting

Use on board codec Short pins 1-2
Use AMR slot codec Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP5: BIOS write protect jumper

Use this jumper to make the BIOS read-only.

Function Jumper Setting

Disable Short pins 1-2
Enable Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

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JP4

JP5

JP6: USB port 3-4 wake-up jumper

Use this jumper to enable device activity on USB ports 3-4 to
power on the computer.

Function Jumper Setting

Disable Short pins 1-2
Enable Short pins 2-3

1 2 3

JP7: Onboard codec mode

Use this jumper to define the onboard codec mode function.

Function Jumper Setting

Master Open
Slave Short

1 2

JP7

JP6

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PANEL1: Panel connectors for switches and indicators

Use the panel connector to implement the switches and
indicators on your system case.

Function Pins

PANEL1

Power switch 22, 23
Hard disk LED Indicator +20, -21
Empty pin 19
Speaker +15, 16, 17, 18
Empty pin 14
Reset switch 12, 13
Empty pins 10, 11
Green LED indicator +7, +8, -9
Empty pin 6
Sleep switch 4, 5
Power LED indicator +1, +2, -3

Note:

The plus sign (+) indicates a pin which must be connected

to a positive voltage.

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Power Sw itch 22-23

HDD LED 20-21

Speaker 15-16-17 -18

Reset Switch 12-13

Green LED 7-8-9

PANEL1

Sleep Switch 4-5

Power LED 1-2-3

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