Mainboard User’s Manual
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S650GL/April 2002
Mainboard User’s Manual
Notice:
Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every
supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by
Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a
dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this
software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its
compatibility with Windows XP. Please rest assured that our RD
department has already tested and verified these drivers. Just
click the “Continue Anyway” button and go ahead the
installation.
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Table of Contents
Trademarks.............................................................................. I
Chapter 1 .........................................................................................1
Introduction..................................................................................1
Key Features............................................................................2
Package Contents.....................................................................6
Static Electricity Precautions...................................................7
Pre-Installation Inspection.......................................................7
Chapter 2 .........................................................................................9
Mainboard Installation.................................................................9
Mainboard Components ........................................................10
I/O Ports.................................................................................11
Install A CPU ........................................................................12
Installing Memory Modules ..................................................13
Setting Jumper Switches........................................................14
Install the Mainboard.............................................................15
Install the Extension Brackets ...............................................17
VGA Extension Bracket .....................................................17
Optional Extension Brackets.................................................17
Install Other Devices.............................................................20
Expansion Slots.....................................................................22
Chapter 3 .......................................................................................23
BIOS Setup Utility.....................................................................23
Introduction ...........................................................................23
Running the Setup Utility......................................................24
Standard CMOS Setup Page..................................................25
Advanced Setup Page............................................................26
Power Management Setup Page............................................28
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page.............................................29
Load Optimal Settings...........................................................30
Load Best Performance Settings............................................30
Features Setup Page...............................................................31
CPU PnP Setup Page.............................................................33
Hardware Monitor Page.........................................................34
Change Password...................................................................35
Exit ........................................................................................35
Chapter 4: Using the Mainboard Software....................................37
Utility Software Reference ........................................................38
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1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
This mainboard has a Socket-478 processor socket for Intel
Pentium 4 type of processors supporting front side bus (FSB)
speeds up to 400 MHz.
This mainboard integrates the SiS650GL Northbridge along with
SiS961/962 Southbridge chipsets that support built-in AC97
Codec , 2 DDR + 2 SDR modules up to 2GB system memory, and
provides Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function. These chipsets’
function is detailed as the Chipset description in next section. This
mainboard integrates a 256-bit 3D/2D Graphics Engine, Video
Accelerator and Advanced Hardware Acceleration
MPEGI/MPEGII Video Decoder for the Intel Pentium 4 series
based PC systems. It has the external AGP slot with AGP 4X
266MHz capability and the built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX
Network Interface. In addition, this mainboard has a full set of
I/O ports including two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard, two
serial ports, one parallel port, one MIDI/game port and six USB
ports -- two back-panel ports, onboard USB headers providing four
extra ports (they will support USB 2.0 if SiS962 SB installed on
the mainboard), and IEEE 1394 ports (if SiS 962 SB installed). By
means of the Extended USB Module connected to the mainboard,
you can make four extra USB ports.
This mainboard is ATX size and has power connectors for an ATX
power supply and measures 305 x 244mm.
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Key Features
The key features of this mainboard include:
Socket-478 Processor
♦ The PGA Socket 478
♦ Supports Intel Pentium 4 series CPUs
♦ Supports up to 400 MHz Front-Side Bus
Chipset
There are SiS650GL Northbridge and SiS961/962 Southbridge
in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable
architecture with proven reliability and performance. Here is a list
of the chipset arrangement and their respective features:
Northbridge Southbridge Function
SiS650GL SiS961 CPU FSB: 400MHz; Ultra DMA
ATA100; DDR266, without
AGP 4x slot
SiS650GL SiS962 CPU FSB: 400MHz; Ultra DMA
ATA133; DDR266, USB 2.0 and
IEEE1394 ports;
without AGP 4x slot
Memory Support
♦ Two 168-pin DIMM slots for SDRAM memory modules
♦ Two 184-pin DIMM slots for DDR memory modules
♦ Support SDRAM up to 133 MHz /DDR up to 266 MHz
memory bus
♦ Maximum in stalled memory is 2GB
Notice: You can NOT use SDRAM and DDR simultaneously.
Expansion Slots
♦ One ACR slot (Audio Communication Riser)
♦ Four 32-bit PCI slots for PCI 2.2-compliant bus interface
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Onboard IDE channels
♦ Primary and Secondary PCI IDE channels
♦ Support for PIO (programmable input/output) modes
♦ Support for Multiword DMA modes
♦ Support for Bus Mastering and Ultra DMA ATA
66/100/133 modes
Power Supply and Power Management
♦ ATX power supply connector
♦ Meets ACPI 1.0b and APM 1.2 requirements, keyboard
power on/off
♦ Supports RTC Alarm, Wake On Modem, AC97 Wake-Up
and USB Wake-Up
Onboard VGA
♦ Supports high performance & high quality 3D
Accelerator—A built-in 256-bit 3D engine, up to 143 MHz
3D engine clock speed
♦ Supports high performance 128-bit 2D Accelerator—Ultra-
AGPII
TM
2GB/s data read for all 2D engine functions
♦ Maximum Share Memory size is 64MB
AC97 Audio Codec: CMI9738
♦ Compliant with AC’97 2.2 specification
♦ Full-duplex Codec with independent and variable sampling
rate
♦ Earphone Buffer Built-In, SNR up to 90db
♦ 4Ch DAC, support 4-channel speak-out
♦ Advanced power management support
Built-in Ethernet LAN
♦ Built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet LAN
♦ SiS961 Embedded Fast Ethernet MAC and onboard Realtek
RTL8201 LAN PHY compliant with IEEE802.3u
100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T and ANSI X3.263 TP-PMD
standards
♦ Compliant with ACPI 1.0 and the Network Device Class
Power Management 1.0
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♦ High Performance provided by 100Mbps clock generator
and data recovery circuit for 100Mbps receiver
Onboard I/O Ports
The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
♦ Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
♦ Two serial ports
♦ One parallel port
♦ One MIDI/game port
♦ Six USB ports (two backpanel ports, onboard USB headers
providing four extra ports)
♦ Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
Hardware Monitoring
♦ Built-in hardware monitoring for CPU & System
temperatures, fan speeds and mainboard voltages.
Onboard Flash ROM
♦ Supports Plug and Play configuration of peripheral devices
and expansion cards
USB 2.0 (for SiS962 SB only)
♦ Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification
Revision 2.0
♦ Compliant with Intel’s Enhanced Host Controller
Interface Specification Revision 0.95
♦ Compliant with Universal Host Controller Interface
Specification Revision 1.1
♦ PCI multi-function device consists of two UHCI Host
Controller cores for full-/low-speed signaling and one
EHCI Host Controller core for high-speed signaling
♦ Root hub consists 4 downstream facing ports with
integrated physical layer transceivers shared by UHCI and
EHCI Host Controller
♦ Support PCI-Bus Power Management Interface
Specification release 1.1
♦ Legacy support for all downstream facing ports
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IEEE 1394 (for SiS962 SB only)
♦ Fully supports provisions of IEEE1394-1995 for high-
performance serial bus and the P1394a draft 2.0 standard
♦ Provides three fully compliant cables ports at 100/200/400
Mbits/s and available with one, two or three ports
♦ Supports optional 1394 Annex J electrical isolation barrier
at PHY-link interface
♦ Supports power-down feature to conserve energy in battery
powered application
♦ Node power-class information signaling for system power
management
Bundled Software
♦ PC-Cillin2000 provides automatic virus protection under
Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
♦ MediaRing Talk provides PC to PC or PC to Phone
internet phone communication
♦ Super Voice is data, fax and voice communication software.
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♦ Recovery Genius 21
V5.0 provides the function to
recover, reserve and transfer hard disk data.
♦ CD Ghost is the software stimulating a real CD-ROM to
perform equivalent function.
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♦ Language Genius 21
is the software to provide learning
tools of language and singing.
♦ PageABC is the software to help you create your own
home page.
Dimensions
♦ ATX form factor 305 x 244mm
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Package Contents
Attention: This mainboard serial has three models, MS9327E,
MS9327E(USB) and MS9327E(IEE).
Please contact your local supplier for more information about
your purchased model. Each model supports different specification
listed as below:
Model Specification
MS9327E SiS650GL NB+SiS961 SB;
without AGP slot
MS9327E(USB) SiS650GL NB+SiS962 SB, support
USB2.0, without IEEE1394;
without AGP slot
MS9327E(IEE) SiS650GL NB+SiS962 SB, support
USB2.0 and IEEE1394;
without AGP slot
Your mainboard package contains the following items:
The mainboard
The User’s Manual
One diskette drive ribbon cable
One IDE drive ribbon cable
Software support CD
One VGA extension bracket
Optional Accessories
You can purchase the following optional accessories for this
mainboard.
Extended USB module
AMR v.90 56K Fax/Modem card
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Static Electricity Precautions
Components on this mainboard can be damaged by static
electricity. Take the following precautions when unpacking the
mainboard and installing it in a system.
1. Keep the mainboard and other components in their original
static-proof packaging until you are ready to install them.
2. During installation, wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If
you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by
touching the bare metal of the system chassis.
3. Handle the mainboard carefully by the edges. Avoid touching
the components unless it is absolutely necessary. During
installation put the mainboard on top of the static-protection
packaging it came in with the component side facing up.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect the mainboard for damage to the components and
connectors on the board.
2. If you suspect that the mainboard has been damaged, do not
connect power to the system. Contact your mainboard vendor
and report the damage.
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Chapter 2
Mainboard Installation
To install this mainboard in a system, please follow the instructions
in this chapter:
Identify the mainboard components
Install a CPU
Install one or more system memory modules
Verify that all jumpers or switches are set correctly
Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case)
Connect any extension brackets or cables to connecting
headers on the mainboard
Install other devices and make the appropriate connections to
the mainboard connecting headers.
Note:
1. Before installing this mainboard, make sure jumper JP4 is
under Normal setting. See this chapter for information about
locating JP4 and the setting options.
2. Never connect power to the system during installation;
otherwise, it may damage the mainboard.
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Mainboard Components
This diagram identifies major components on the mainboard.
Note: Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in
the illustration above are for testing only.
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I/O Ports
The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports
on the mainboard.
1. Upper PS/2 port connects a PS/2 pointing device.
2. Lower PS/2 port connects a PS/2 keyboard.
3. USB ports connect USB devices.
4. LPT1 connects printers or other parallel
communications devices.
5. COM ports connect serial devices such as mice or
fax/modems. COM1 is identified by the system as
COM1/3. COM2 is identified by the system as
COM2/4.
6. Game port connects a joystick or a MIDI device.
7. Three audio ports connect audio devices. 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.
8. LAN port connects to the network.
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Install A CPU
This mainboard has a Socket-478 that supports Intel Pentium 4
series processors.
To ensure reliability, ensure that your processor has a
heatsink/cooling fan assembly.
Do neither try to install a Socket 370 processor nor a Socket 423 in
the Socket-478. A Socket 370 processor such as the Pentium III, or
Celeron, does not fit in the Socket 478.
The following processor is currently supported by this mainboard.
Intel P4 478: 1.4GHz ~ 2.2GHz, FSB: 400MHz
Installing a Socket-478 Processor
A processor installs into the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket-478
on the mainboard.
1. Locate the Socket-478 and CPUFAN. Pull the locking lever
out slightly from the socket and raise it to the upright position.
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CPUFAN
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2. On the processor, identify the Pin-1 corner by its beveled edge.
3. On the Socket-478, identify the Pin-1 corner. The Pin-1 corner
is at the top of the locking lever when it locked.
4. Match the Pin-1 corners and insert the processor into the
socket. No force is required and the processor should drop into
place freely.
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5. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the catch on
the side of the socket. This secures the CPU in the socket.
6. All processors should be installed with a combination
heatsink/cooling fan, connect the cable from the fan to the
CPU fan power connector CPUFAN.
Installing Memory Modules
This mainboard accommodates 168-pin 3.3V/184-pin 2.5V
unbuffered SDRAM memory modules. The memory chips must be
standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory).
The CPU supports 100MHz system bus. The SDRAM DIMMs
and DDRs can synchronously work with 100 MHz or operates over
a 266 MHz system bus.
You must install at least one memory module in order to work out
the mainboard, either SDRAM or DDR SDRAM, but you can
not use them simultaneously.
DDR SDRAM provides 800 MB/s or 1 GB/s data transfer rate
corresponding with the bus 100 MHz or 266 MHz. It doubles the
rate to 1.0 GB/s and 2.1 GB/s by transferring data on both the
rising and falling edges of the clock. DDR SDRAM uses additional
power and ground lines and requires 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered
DIMM module rather than the 168-pin 3.3V unbuffered DIMMs
used by SDRAM.
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
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Installation Procedure
The mainboard accommodates two memory modules. You must
install at least one module in any of the three slots. Each module
can be installed with up to 2GB system memory.
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot
down.
2. Align the memory module with the slot. 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
3.
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
4. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it
firmly down until it seats correctly. The slot latches
are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
5. Install any remaining DIMM modules.
Setting Jumper Switches
Jumpers are sets of pins that can be connected together with
jumper caps. Jumper caps change the operating way of the
mainboard by changing the electronic circuits. If a jumper cap
connects two pins, these pins are SHORT; if it is removed, these
pins are OPEN.
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Jumper JP4: Clear CMOS Memory
This jumper can clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You
may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup
Utility are incorrect and prevent your mainboard from operating.
To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from
the mainboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR
setting for a few seconds.
Function Jumper Setting
Clear CMOS Short Pins 1-2
Normal Mode Short Pins 2-3
Install the Mainboard
Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case). The board is an
ATX size mainboard with a twin-tier of I/O ports. You can install
this mainboard in an ATX case. Ensure that your case has an I/O
cover plate that matches the ports on this mainboard.
Install the mainboard in a case. Follow the instructions provided by
the case manufacturer using the hardware and internal mounting
points on the chassis.
AUDO1
FP1
ATXPW1
FAN2
Connect the power connector from the power supply to the
ATXPW1 connector on the mainboard.
If there is a cooling fan installed in the system chassis, connect the
cable from the cooling fan to the FAN2 fan power connector on the
mainboard.
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Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the FP1 header.
Here is a list of the FP1 header’s pin assignments.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 SPEAKER 2 POWER LED
3 SPEAKER 4 POWER LED
5 SPEAKER 6 POWER LED
7 SPEAKER 8 KEYLOCK
9 KEY 10 KEYLOCK
11 KEY 12 KEY
13 KEY 14 KEY
15 HDD LED 16 HDD LED
17 RESET 18 RESET
19 SUSPEND LED 20 SUSPEND LED
21 POWER BUTTON 22 POWER BUTTON
If there are a headphone jack or/and a microphone jack on the front
panel, connect the cables to the AUDO1 header on the mainboard.
Here is a list of the AUDO1 header’s pin assignments.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 MIC 2 GND
3 MIC-P 4 VCC
5 FPOUT-R 6 RET-R
7 NC 8 KEY
9 FPOUT-L 10 RET-L
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Install the Extension Brackets
The extension brackets connect features on the mainboard to
external connectors that can be attached to the system chassis.
Follow these steps below to install the extension brackets.
Note: All the ribbon cables used on the extension brackets have a
red stripe on the Pin-1 side of the cable.
VGA Extension Bracket
The VGA extension bracket has a 15-pin connector for an external
monitor cable.
VGA Extension Bracket
1. On the mainboard, locate the VGA1 header for this bracket.
2. Plug the cable from the bracket into the header.
3. In the system chassis, remove a blanking plate from one of the
expansion slots and install the extension bracket into the slot.
Secure the extension bracket with a screw.
Optional Extension Brackets
For this mainboard, you can also obtain a USB module extension
bracket for more USB ports. Install them by following the steps
below.
Note: All the ribbon cables used on the extension brackets have a
red stripe on the Pin-1 side of the cable.
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Extended USB Module
This module bracket has four USB ports for more USB devices
(USB port 3-6).
USB2
USB1
USB1
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 USBPWR 2 GROUND
3 KEY 4 USBPP4 +
5 USBPP3 - 6 USBPP4 7 USBPP3 + 8 KEY
9 GROUND 10 USBPWR
USB2
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 USBPWR 2 GROUND
3 KEY 4 USBPP6 +
5 USBPP5 - 6 USBPP6 7 USBPP5 + 8 KEY
9 GROUND 10 USBPWR
1. Locate the USB1/USB2 header on the mainboard.
2. Plug the bracket cable onto the USB1/USB2 header.
3. In the system chassis, remove one expansion slot cover and
install an extension bracket in the opening.
4. Secure the extension bracket to the chassis with a screw.
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Extended IEEE1394 Headers (for SiS962 SB only)
You can obtain three optional IEEE1394 headers for SiS962 SB
only. Install them by following the steps below.
JP27
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 VCC BUS 2 GND
3 TPB-0 4 TPB+0
5 TPA-0 6 TPA+0
7 SHIELD 8 NC
JP28
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 VCC BUS 2 GND
3 TPB-1 4 TPB+1
5 TPA-1 6 TPA+1
7 SHIELD 8 NC
JP29
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 VCC BUS 2 GND
3 TPB-2 4 TPB+2
5 TPA-2 6 TPA+2
7 SHIELD 8 NC
1. Locate the JP27/JP28/JP29 header on the mainboard.
2. Plug the bracket cable onto the JP27/JP28/JP29 header.
3. In the system chassis, remove the blanking plate from the
corresponding expansion slot you want to use, and install
an extension bracket in there. Secure the extension bracket
in the chassis with a screw.
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Install Other Devices
Install and connect other devices in the system as steps below.
FDC1
IDE2 IDE1
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Floppy Disk Drive
The mainboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that can
support one or two drives. Drives can be 3.5” or 5.25” wide, with
capacities of 360K, 720K, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB.
Install your drives and connect power from the system power
supply. Use the cable provided to connect the drives to the floppy
disk drive connector FDC1.
IDE Devices
IDE devices include hard disk drives, high-density diskette drives,
and CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives, among others.
The mainboard ships with an IDE cable that can support one or two
IDE devices. If you connect two devices to a single cable, you
must configure one of the drives as Master and one of the drives as
Slave. The documentation of the IDE device will tell you how to
configure the device as a Master or Slave device. The Master
device connects to the end of the cable.
Install the device(s) and connect power from the system power
supply. Use the cable provided to connect the device(s) to the
Primary IDE channel connector IDE1 on the mainboard.
If you want to install more IDE devices, you can purchase a second
IDE cable and connect one or two devices to the Secondary IDE
channel connector IDE2 on the mainboard. If you have two
devices on the cable, one must be Master and one must be Slave.
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Internal Sound Connections
If you have installed a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, you
can connect the drive audio cable to the onboard sound system.
CD_IN2
CD_IN1
AUX1
IR1
On the mainboard, locate the two 4-pin connectors CD_IN1 and
CD_IN2. There are two kinds of connector because different
brands of CD-ROM drive have different kinds of audio cable
connectors. Connect the cable to the appropriate connector.
CD_IN1
Pin Signal
1 CD IN L
2 GND
3 GND
4 CD IN R
CD_IN2
Pin Signal
1 GND
2 CD IN R
3 GND
4 CD IN L
If you have installed a secondary CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM
drive, you can connect the drive audio cable to the onboard sound
system. On the mainboard, locate the 4-pin Aux-In header AUX1,
connect the cable to the connector.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 AUX_L 2 AUD_GND
3 AUD_GND 4 AUX_R
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Infrared Port
You can connect an infrared port to the mainboard. You can
purchase this option from third-party vendors.
1. Locate the infrared port IR1 header on the mainboard.
2. If you are adding an infrared port, connect the ribbon cable
from the port to the IR header and then secure the port to an
appropriate place in your system chassis.
Pin Signal
1 VCC 5V
2 NC
3 IRRX
4 GROUND
5 IRTX
Expansion Slots
This mainboard has four 32-bit PCI slots and one ACR slot.
Follow the steps below to install a PCI/ACR expansion card.
1. Locate the ACR or PCI slots on the mainboard.
2. Remove this slot cover from the system chassis.
3. Insert the expansion card edge connector into the slot and press
it firmly down into until fully seated.
4. Secure the expansion card bracket to the system chassis with a
screw.
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Chapter 3
BIOS Setup Utility
Introduction
The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information about
your computer such as the date and time, the type of installed
hardware, and various configuration settings. Your computer
applies that information to initialize all the components while
booting up, and the basic functions of coordination between
system components.
If the Setup Utility configuration is incorrect, it may cause the
system to malfunction. It can even stop your computer booting
properly. If it happens, you can use the clear CMOS jumper to
clear the CMOS memory that has stored the configuration
information; or you can hold down the Page Up key while
rebooting your computer. Holding down the Page Up key also
clears the setup information.
You can run the setup utility and manually change the
configuration. You might need to do this to configure some
hardware installed in or connected to the mainboard, such as the
CPU, system memory, disk drives, etc.
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Running the Setup Utility
Every time you start your computer, a message appears on the
screen before the operating system loading that prompts you to
“Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP”. Whenever you see this
message, press the Delete key and the Main menu page of the
Setup Utility appears on your monitor.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY – VERSION 1.21.10
(C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Standard CMOS Setup
Advanced Setup
Power Management Setup
PCI / Plug and Play Setup
Load Optimal Settings
Load Best Performance Settings
Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ ← →: Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values
F6 : Optimal values F7 : Best performance values F10 : Save&Exit
Standards COMOS setup for changing time, date, hard disk type, etc.
Features Setup
CPU PnP Setup
Hardware Monitor
Change Password
Exit
You can use cursor arrow keys to highlight anyone of options on
the main menu page. Press Enter to select the highlighted option.
Press the Escape key to leave the setup utility. Hold down the
Shift key and press F2 to cycle through the Setup Utility’s optional
color schemes.
Some options on the main menu page lead to tables of items with
installed values that you can use cursor arrow keys to highlight one
item, and press PgUp and PgDn keys to cycle through alternative
values of that item. The other options on the main menu page lead
to dialog boxes that require your answer Yes or No by hitting the Y
or N keys.
If you have already changed the setup utility, press F10 to save
those changes and exit the utility. Press F5 to reset the changes to
the original values. Press F6 to install the setup utility with a set of
default values. Press F7 to install the setup utility with a set of
high-performance values.
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Standard CMOS Setup Page
This page helps you set up basic information such as the date and
time, the IDE devices, and the diskette drives.
AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP
(C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Date (mm/dd/yy) : Wed April 10, 2002
Time (hh/mm/ss) : 15:58:22
LBA Blk PIO 32Bit
Type Size Cyln Head WPcom Sec Mode Mode Mode Mode
Pri Master : Auto On
Pri Slave : Auto On
Sec Master : Auto On
Sec Slave : Auto On
Floppy Drive A : 1.44 MB 3 1/2
Floppy Drive B : Not Installed
Month : Jan – Dec ESC : Exit
Day : 01 – 31 ↑↓ : Select Item
Year : 1901 – 2099 PU/PD/+/- : Modify
(Shift)F2 : Color
F3 : Detect All HDD
Date & Time
Pri Master
Pri Slave
Sec Master
Sec Slave
Floppy Drive A
Floppy Drive B
Use these items to set the system date and time
Use these items to configure devices connected to
the Primary and Secondary IDE channels. To
configure an IDE hard disk drive, choose Auto. If the
Auto setting fails to find a hard disk drive, set it to
User, and then fill in the hard disk characteristics
(Size, Cyls, etc.) manually. If you have a CD-ROM
drive, select the setting CDROM. If you have an
ATAPI device with removable media (e.g. a ZIP
drive or an LS-120) select Floptical.
Use these items to set the size and capacity of the
floppy diskette drive(s) installed in the system.
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Advanced Setup Page
This page sets up more advanced information about your system.
Take care of this page with caution. Any changes can affect the
operation of your computer.
AMIBIOS SETUP – ADVANCED SETUP
(C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Quick Boot Enabled
st
Boot Device Floppy
1
nd
Boot Device IDE-0
2
rd
Boot Device CDROM
3
Try Other Boot Devices Yes
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks Disabled
BootUp Num-Lock On
Floppy Drive Swap Disabled
Floppy Drive Seek Disabled
Password Check Setup
Boot To OS/2 > 64MB No
L2 Cache Enabled
System BIOS Cacheable Disabled
Share Memory Size 32 MB
Graphic Win Size 4M
DRAM CAS# Latency 3T
Timing Setting Mode Normal
MA 1T/2T Select MA 2T
Advanced Read Prefetch Enabled
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled
Quick Boot
1st Boot Device
nd
2
Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
Try Other Boot
Device
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard
Disks
BootUp Num-Lock
If you enable this item, the system starts up
more quickly be elimination some of the
power on test routines.
Use these items to determine the device
order the computer uses to look for an
operating system to load at start-up time.
If you enable this item, the system will also
search for other boot devices if it fails to find
an operating system from the first two
locations.
Enable this item if any IDE hard disks support
the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and
Reporting Technology) feature.
This item determines if the Num Lock key is
active or inactive at system start-up time.
Spread Spectrum Disabled
DOS Flat Mode Disabled
ESC : Quit ↑↓←→ : Select Item
F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
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Floppy Drive Swap
Floppy Drive Seek
Password Check
Boot to OS/2 > 64MB
L2 Cache
System BIOS
Cacheable
Share Memory Size
Graphic Win Size
DRAM CAS# Latency
Timing Setting Mode
MA 1T/2T Select
Advanced Read
Prefetch
If you have two diskette drives installed and
you enable this item, drive A becomes drive B
and drive B becomes drive A.
If you enable this item, your system will check
all floppy disk drives at start up. Disable this
item unless you are using an old 360KB
drive.
If you have entered a password for the
system, use this item to determine, if the
password is required to enter the Setup Utility
(Setup) or required both at start-up and to
enter the Setup Utility (Always).
Enable this item if you are booting the OS/2
operating system and you have more than
64MB of system memory installed.
Leave these items enabled since all the
processors that can be installed on this board
have internal L2 cache memory.
If you enable this item, a segment of the
system BIOS will be copied to main memory
for faster execution.
This item lets you allocate a portion of the
main memory for the onboard VGA display
application with five options of 4/ 8/ 16/ 32/
64 MB.
This item defines the size of aperture if you
use a graphic adapter.
This item determines the operation of DRAM
memory CAS (column address strobe). It is
recommended that you leave this item at the
default value. The 3T setting requires faster
memory that specifically supports this mode.
This item determines the timing setting mode
of the memory. We recommend you leave
this item at the default value.
This item adjusts timing 1T/2T latency. We
recommend you to leave this item at the
default value.
This item enables prefetching for reading
data. We recommend you to leave this item
at the default value.
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Auto Detect
DIMM/PCI Clk
Spread Spectrum
DOS Flat Mode
When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable
the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.
If you enable spread spectrum, it can
significantly reduce the EMI(Electro-Magnetic
Interference) generated by the system.
This item enables BIOS to enter the DOS
protected mode without other software
supporting under the DOS operating system.
We recommend you leave this item at the
default value.
Power Management Setup Page
This page sets some of the parameters for system power
management operation.
AMIBIOS SETUP – POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
(C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Power Management Enabled
Suspend Time out Disabled
Hard Disk Time out Disabled
Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled
RTC Alarm Date 15
RTC Alarm Hour 12
RTC Alarm Minute 30
RTC Alarm Second 30
LAN/Ring Power On Disabled
Keyboard Power On Disabled
ACPI Aware O/S
Power
Management
Suspend Time Out
Hard Disk Time
Out
Enable this item if you are using an O/S that
supports ACPI function such as Windows 98/ME
/2000.
Use this item to select a power management
scheme. Both APM and ACPI are supported.
This sets the timeout for Suspend mode in
minutes. If the time selected passes without any
system activity, the computer will enter powersaving Suspend mode.
This sets the timeout to power down the hard disk
drive, if the time selected passes without any hard
disk activity.
ACPI Aware O/S Yes
ESC : Quit ↑↓←→ : Select Item
F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
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Resume On RTC
Alarm Date / Hour /
Minute / Second
LAN/Ring Power
On
KeyBoard Power
On
The system can be turned off with a software
command. If you enable this item, the system can
automatically resume at a fixed time based on the
system’s RTC (realtime clock). Use the items
below this one to set the date and time of the
wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power
supply in order to use this feature.
The system can be turned off with a software
command. If you enable this item, the system can
automatically resume if there is an incoming call
on the Modem. You must use an ATX power
supply in order to use this feature.
If you enable this item, you can turn the system on
and off by pressing hot keys on the keyboard. You
must enable the Keyboard Power On jumper and
use an ATX power supply in order to use this
feature.
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page
This page sets some of the parameters for devices installed on the
PCI bus and devices that use the system plug and play capability.
AMIBIOS SETUP – PCI / PLUG AND PLAY SETUP
(C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Primary Graphics Adapter PCI
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes
Plug and Play Aware O/S Yes
Plug and Play
Aware O/S
ESC : Quit ↑↓←→ : Select Item
F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
Enable this item if you are using an O/S that
supports Plug and Play such as Windows
95/98/ME.
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Primary Graphics
Adapter
Allocate IRQ to
PCI VGA
This item indicates if the primary graphics adapter
uses the PCI or the AGP bus. The default PCI
setting still lets the onboard display work and
allows the use of a second display card installed in
a PCI slot.
If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to
the PCI VGA graphics system. You set this value
to No to free up an IRQ.
Load Optimal Settings
If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you
press Y, and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of fail-safe
default values. These default values are not very demanding and
they should allow your system to function with most kinds of
hardware and memory chips.
Note: It is highly recommended that users enter this option to
load optimal values for accessing the best performance.
Load Best Performance Settings
If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you
press Y, and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of bestperformance default values. These default values are quite
demanding and your system might not function properly if you are
using slower memory chips or other low-performance components.
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Features Setup Page
This page sets some of the parameters for peripheral devices
connected to the system.
AMIBIOS SETUP – FEATURES SETUP
(C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
OnBoard Serial PortA 3F8h/COM1
OnBoard Serial PortB 2F8h/COM2
Serial Port2 Mode Normal
OnBoard Parallel Port 378h
Parallel Port Mode ECP
Parallel Port IRQ 7
Parallel Port DMA 3
OnBoard Game Port 201h
OnBoard MIDI Port 300h
MIDI Port IRQ 10
OnBoard PCI IDE Both
Audio Device Enabled
Modem Device Enabled
Ethernet Device Enabled
Onboard USB Function Enabled
USB Function for DOS Disabled
ThumbDrive for DOS Disabled
OnBoard FDC
OnBoard Serial
PortA/B
Serial Port2
Mode
Onboard Parallel
Port
Parallel Port Mode
Parallel Port IRQ
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard
floppy disk drive interface.
Use these items to enable or disable the onboard
COM1/2 serial port, and to assign a port address.
Use this item to allocate the resources of the
second serial port. Under Normal, the resources
are allocated to the onboard serial port. Under
ASKIR or IrDA, the resources are allocated to the
onboard IR port.
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard
LPT1 parallel port, and to assign a port address.
The Auto setting will detect and available address.
Use this item to set the parallel port mode. You
can select SPP (Standard Parallel Port), ECP
(Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced
Parallel Port), or ECP + EPP.
Use this item to assign either IRQ 5 or 7 to the
parallel port.
OnBoard FDC Enabled
ESC : Quit ↑↓←→ : Select Item
F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
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Parallel Port DMA
OnBoard Game
Port
OnBoard MIDI Port
MIDI Port IRQ
Onboard PCI IDE
Audio Device
Modem Device
Ethernet Device
Onboard USB
Function
USB Function for
DOS
ThumbDrive for
DOS
Use this item to assign a DMA channel to the
parallel port. The options are 0, 1 and 3.
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard
Game port.
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard
MIDI port, and to assign a port address.
Use this item to assign an IRQ to the MIDI port.
Use this item to enable or disable either or both of
the onboard Primary and Secondary IDE
channels.
This item enables or disables the onboard AC’97
audio chip.
This item enables or disables the onboard AC’97
modem chip.
This item enables or disables the onboard
Ethernet LAN.
Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports
on this mainboard.
Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports
on this mainboard in a DOS environment.
Enable this item to make a small portion of
memory storage device for the USB ports.
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CPU PnP Setup Page
This page lets you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU.
The system will automatically detect the kind of CPU that you
have installed and make the appropriate adjustments to the items
on this page.
AMIBIOS SETUP – CPU PnP SETUP
©2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
CPU Type Intel P4
CPU/DRAM Speed 100/100 MHz
CPU Core Voltage 1.632V
CPU Ratio H/W TRAP
CPU Frequency 100 MHz
DRAM Frequency 100 MHz
ESC : Quit ↑↓←→ : Select Item
F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load Optimal values
F7 : Load Best performance values
CPU Type/Core
Voltage/Ratio/
Frequency
CPU/DRAM
Speed/Frequency
These items show the type, core voltage, ratio and
frequency of CPU installed in your system.
These items decide CPU/DRAM speed/frequency
installed in your system.
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Hardware Monitor Page
This page sets some of the parameters for the hardware monitoring
function of this mainboard.
AMIBIOS SETUP – HARDWARE MONITOR
(C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Vcore 1.616V
Vcc 2.5V/3.3V 2.512V
Vcc 3.3V 3.392V
Vcc 4.972V
+12V 11.968V
SB3V 3.488V
-12V -11.721V
SB5V 5.053V
VBAT 3.488V
SYSTEM Fan Speed 0 RPM
CPU Fan Speed 1318RPM
POWER Temperature 61°C/141°F
SYSTEM Temperature 39°C/102°F
CPU Temperature 33°C/91°F
CPU / System
Temperature
FANs & Voltage
Measurements
These items display CPU and system temperature
measurement.
These items indicate cooling fan speeds in RPM
and the various system voltage measurements.
*** System Hardware ***
ESC : Quit ↑↓←→ : Select Item
F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
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Change Password
If you highlight this item and press Enter, a dialog box appears
which lets you enter a Supervisor password. You can enter no more
than six letters or numbers. Press Enter after you have typed in the
password. A second dialog box asks you to retype the password for
confirmation. Press Enter after you have retyped it correctly. The
password is then required to access the Setup Utility or for that and
at start-up, depending on the setting of the Password Check item in
Advanced Setup.
Change or Remove the Password
Highlight this item, press Enter and type in the current password.
At the next dialog box, type in the new password, or just press
Enter to disable password protection.
Exit
Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you
have made in the Setup Utility configuration and exit the program.
When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press Y to save and
exit, or press N to exit without saving.
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4: Software & Applications
CChhaapptteerr 44
Using the Mainboard Software
About the Software CD-ROM
The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard
package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to
properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief
description of each software program, and the location for your
mainboard version. More information on some programs is
available in a README file, located in the same directory as the
software.
Note: Never try to install software from a folder that is not specified for use
with your mainboard.
Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files
named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT, or something similar.
These files may contain important information that is not included
in this manual.
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Utility Software Reference
All the utility software available on the CD-ROM is Windows
compliant. It is provided only for the convenience of customers.
The following software is furnished under license and may only be
used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license.
Note: The software in these folders is subject to change at anytime without
prior notice. Please refer to the support CD for available software.
AMI Flash Memory Utility
This utility enables you to erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash
Memory chip on the mainboard, and lets you copy an updated
version of the BIOS to the chip. Proceed with caution when using
this program. If you erase the current BIOS and fail to write a new
BIOS, or write a new BIOS that is incorrect, your system will
malfunction. Refer to Chapter 3, Using BIOS for more information.
PC-CILLIN
The PC-CILLIN software program provides anti-virus protection
for your system. This program is available for Windows
2000/ME/98SE and Windows NT. Be sure to check the readme.txt
and install the appropriate anti-virus software for your operating
system.
We strongly recommend users to install this free anti-virus
software to help protect your system against viruses.
Note: Update your virus software regularly to protect against new viruses.
MediaRing Talk – Telephony Software
To install the MediaRing Talk voice modem software for the builtin modem, run MRTALK-SETUP72.EXE from the following
directory:
\UTILITY\MEDIARING TALK
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Super Voice – Fax/Modem Software
To install the Super Voice voice, fax, data communication
application for use with the built-in fax/modem, run
PICSHELL.EXE from the following directory:
\UTILITY\SUPER VOICE
CD Ghost
The CD Ghost software enables you to create a virtual cabinet of
CD-ROM drives on your system to help you categorize and
organize your CD collection. A user-friendly interface assists you
in quickly creating images of both CDs and DVDs onto your
system. To install the software, run SETUP.EXE from the
following directory:
\UTILITY\CDGHOST\ENG\CDGHOST
Recovery Genius
The Recovery Genius software program is an innovative windows
application system that protects your Hard Disk Drive from virus
intrusion, accidental deletions, and system corruption. To install
the Recovery Genius software program run SETUP.EXE from the
following directory
\UTILITY\RECOVERY GENIUS\ENG\RECOVERYGENIUS
Language Genius
The Language Genius is a software-based product that helps you to
learn new languages. To install the Language Genius software
program run SETUP.EXE from the following directory
\UTILITY\LANGUAGE GENIUS\ENG\LANGUAGEGENIUS
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PageABC
The PageABC application software enables you to create your own
home page. To install the PageABC, run SETUP.EXE from the
following directory:
\UTILITY\PageABC
This concludes Chapter 4.
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