PIO Mode 3 and Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up
to 16.6MB/sec.)
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Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer
Supports ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120, ZIP and SCSI sequential
boot-up
IrDA Interface
The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless
connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. It
supports infrared peripheral devices that meet the ASKIR or HPSIR
standard.
USB Ports
The system board is equipped with two connectors for external
USB ports. USB allows data exchange between your computer and
a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play
peripherals.
BIOS
Award BIOS, Windows 95/98 Plug and Play compatible
Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades
1.1.2 Intelligence
Monitors Processor Temperature and Overheat Alarm
The system board is able to detect the temperature of the
processor. An alarm will sound in case of processor overheat.
Monitors Processor/Chassis Fan Speed and Failure Alarm
The system board is able to detect the fan speed (RPM-Revolutions
Per Minute) of the processor and chassis fans, and alerts you to
attend to any irregularity that may damage your system.
Monitors Power Voltages and Failure Alarm
The system board is able to detect the output voltage of the power
supply. An alarm will sound warning you of voltage irregularity.
Automatic Fan Control
With the systems power switched on, the processors fan will rotate
only if the temperature of the processor is over 25oC.
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Dual Function Power Button (ATX power supply only)
Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch will allow
your system to enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode.
RTC Timer to Power-on the System (ATX power supply only)
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to
automatically power-on on the set date and time.
Watchdog Timer
The system board is designed for Industrial PC applications. It
supports the Watchdog Timer function allowing your application to
regularly clear the system at the set time interval. If the system
hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that
your system will continue to operate. Refer to Jumper Settings for
Watchdog Timer in chapter 2 of this manual for more information.
8 step counter (0.5/1/2/4/8/16/32/64 sec)
Virus Protection
Most viruses today destroy data stored in hard drives. The system
board is designed to protect the boot sector and partition table of
your hard disk drive.
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1.2 Package Checklist
The system board package contains the following items:
þ The system board
þ A users manual
þ Serial, mouse and printer port cables
Option 1:
- One card-edge bracket with a 9-pin and 25-pin serial port
cables
- One card-edge bracket with a 25-pin printer port cable and
a PS/2 mouse port cable
Option 2:
- One card-edge bracket with two 9-pin serial port cables
and a PS/2 mouse port cable
- One 25-pin printer port cable for chassis mounting
þ One 40-pin IDE hard disk cable
þ One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable
þ One CD
¨ One card-edge bracket with two USB por ts (optional)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer or sales representative for assistance.
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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
2.1 System Board Layout
2
square denotes pin 1
11
2
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2.2 System Memory
2.3 DIP Switch and Jumper Settings of the
Processors
Make sure SW1 and JP5 are set correctly before applying power or
you may damage the processor or system board. There are 10
switches on SW1. The black rectangle in the diagram denotes the
part that is protruding, the adjustable switch.
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In the example on the right:
Switch 1: Off Switch 6: Off
Switch 2: On Switch 7: Off
Switch 3: On Switch 8: Off
Switch 4: On Switch 9: Off
Switch 5: On Switch 10: On
DIP Switch Settings for Intel Processors
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* Default
Intel Processors
90MHz -
60MHz - 1.5x
100MHz -
66MHz - 1.5x
120MHz -
60MHz - 2x
133MHz -
66MHz - 2x
150MHz -
60MHz - 2.5x
SW1: 1-6
DIP Switch Settings for Cyrix Processors
Cyrix ProcessorsSW1: 1-6
6x86L PR150+ -
60MHz - 2x
Intel ProcessorsSW1: 1-6
166MHz -
66MHz - 2.5x
200MHz -
66MHz - 3x
MMX166MHz* -
66MHz - 2.5x
MMX200MHz -
66MHz - 3x
MMX233MHz -
66MHz - 3.5x
Cyrix Processors
6x86MX-PR266 -
83MHz - 2.5x
SW1: 1-6
6x86L PR166+ -
66MHz - 2x
6x86L PR200+ -
75MHz - 2x
6x86MX-PR166 -
60MHz - 2.5x
6x86MX-PR200 -
66MHz - 2.5x
6x86MX-PR233 -
75MHz - 2.5x
M II-300 -
66MHz - 3.5x
M II-300 -
75MHz - 3x
M II-333 -
83MHz - 3x
M II-350 -
100MHz - 3x
M II-400 -
100MHz - 3.5x
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DIP Switch Settings for IBM Processors
IBM Processors
6x86MX-PR200 -
66MHz - 2.5x
6x86MX-PR233 -
75MHz - 2.5x
6x86MX-PR266 -
83MHz - 2.5x
SW1: 1-6IBM ProcessorsSW 1: 1-6
DIP Switch Settings for IDT Processors
IDT Processors
C6-180 -
60MHz - 3x
C6-200 -
66MHz - 3x
C6-225 -
75MHz - 3x
C6-240 -
60MHz - 4x
SW1: 1-6IDT ProcessorsSW1: 1-6
6x86MX-PR300 -
66MHz - 3.5x
6x86MX-PR300 -
75MHz - 3x
6x86MX-PR333 -
83MHz - 3x
WinChip2-225 -
75MHz - 3x
WinChip2-233 -
66MHz - 3.5x
WinChip2-240 -
60MHz - 4x
WinChip2-266 -
100MHz - 2.33x
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WinChip2-200 -
66MHz - 3x
WinChip2-300 -
100MHz - 2.5x
DIP Switch Settings for AMD Processors
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AMD Processors
K5 PR90 -
60MHz - 1.5x
K5 PR100 -
66MHz - 1.5x
K5 PR120 -
60MHz - 2x
K5 PR133 -
66MHz - 2x
K5 PR166 -
66MHz - 2.5x
K6-166 -
66MHz - 2.5x
K6-200 -
66MHz - 3x
K6-233 -
66MHz - 3.5x
SW1: 1-6
AMD Processors
K6-2/266 -
66MHz - 4x
K6-2/300 -
66MHz - 4.5x
K6-2/300 -
100MHz - 3x
K6-2/333 -
66MHz - 5x
K6-2/333 -
95MHz - 3.5x
K6-2/350 -
100MHz - 3.5x
K6-2/366 -
66MHz - 5.5x
K6-2/380 -
95MHz - 4x
SW1: 1-6
K6-266 -
66MHz - 4x
K6-300 -
66MHz - 4.5x
K6-2/250 -
100MHz - 2.5x
K6-2/400 -
100MHz - 4x
K6-III/400 -
100MHz - 4x
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External System Bus Clock / Frequency Ratio - DIP Switch Settings
If the processor you are using is not shown in the previous tables,
please refer to the following tables and set SW1 according to the
external system bus clock and frequency ratio of your processor.
External System Bus Clock Settings
External System Bus ClockSW1: 1-3
60MHz
66MHz
75MHz
External System Bus ClockSW1: 1-3
83MHz
95MHz
100MHz
Warning:
We do not guarantee that 75MHz, 83MHz, 95MHz and
100MHz external system bus clock processors will work with all
types of add-in cards, memory modules or other devices.
Frequency Ratio Settings for Intel, Cyrix, IBM and AMD
Processors
Frequency Ratio
1.5x / 3.5x
2x
SW1: 4-6
Frequency RatioSW1: 4-6
4x
4.5x
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2.5x
3x
5x
5.5x
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Frequency Ratio Settings for IDT Processors
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Frequency RatioSW1: 4-6
3.5x
2x / 3.3x
2.5x
3x
Frequency RatioSW1: 4-6
4x
4.5x
2.33x / 5x
2.66x / 5.5x
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DIP Switch and Jumper Settings for Core Voltage
VoltageJP5
2.0V
2.1V
2.2V
2.3V
2.4V
2.5V
2.6V
2.7V
SW1: 7-10
Voltage
2.8V
2.9V
3.0V
3.1V
3.2V
3.3V
3.4V
3.5V
JP5SW1: 7-10
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2.4 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data
Jumper JP1
Clear CMOS Data
If, for some reason, the CMOS
data becomes corrupted, the
system can be reconfigured with
the default values stored in the
ROM BIOS. To load the default
values, power off your system
and unplug the power cord. If
you are using an AT power
supply, you do not need to
unplug the power cord. Set JP1
pins 1 and 2 to On. Wait for a
few seconds and set JP1 back
to its default setting, pins 2 and 3 On. You may now plug the power
cord and power-on your system.
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1-2 On:
Clear CMOS Data
2-3 On: Normal
(default)
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2.5 Jumper Settings for Power Supply Type
Jumper JP2
Power Supply Type
The Baby AT form factor
system board is designed to fit
into an ATX form factor chassis.
It is equipped with ATX and AT
power supply connectors. Set
JP2 according to the type of
power supply installed.
ATX Power Supply
If you are using an ATX power
supply, set pins 1 and 2 to On
then set jumper JPP according
to the method you would like the computer to power-on/off.
Important:
If JPP pins 2 and 3 is set to On, that is using the AC power to
power on/off the computer, make sure JP2 pins 1, 2 and 3 is
set to Off. Refer to the next section (Jumper Settings for ATX
Power-On/Off Select) for more information.
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AT Power Supply
If you are using an AT power supply, set pins 2 and 3 to On. You
do not need to set jumper JPP because this jumper is applicable
only for computers using an ATX power supply.
1
2
3
1-2 On:
ATX Power Supply
1
2
3
2-3 On:
AT Power Supply
(default)
1-2-3 Off:
When jumper JPP is
set at 2-3 On
1
2
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2.6 Jumper Settings for ATX Power-On/Off Select
(ATX power supply only)
Jumper JPP
ATX Power-On/Off Select
Jumper JPP is used to select the
method of powering-on/off a
computer that is using an ATX
power supply.
Pins 1 and 2 On (ATX Power)
Uses the power button to
power-on the computer. To
power-off the computer, you can
either press the power button
or execute the Shut Down
command in the Windows 95/
98 operating system. If you are using the Shut Down command,
make sure Software Power-off in the Chipset Features Setup of
the Award BIOS is set to Enabled. Refer to chapter 3 of this manual
for more information.
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Pins 2 and 3 On (AC Power)
As long as the AC power is On, the computer will always be in its
power-on state and will power-off only when the AC power is Off
or disconnected from the computer. The advantage of this setting is
when power returns after a power failure, the computer will continue
to operate.
Important:
If you wish to use the AC power to power on/off the computer,
make sure JP2 pins 1, 2 and 3 is set to Off.
1
2
3
1-2 On: ATX Power
(default)
2-3 On: AC Power
1
2
3
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2.7 Jumper Settings for SDRAM Clock (DIMM)
Jumper JP4
SDRAM Clock
JP4 is used to set the SDRAMs
clock according to the CPU
clock or AGP clock. If you are
using PC-100 SDRAM DIMMs,
it is recommended that you set
the SDRAM clock according to
the CPU clock (2-3 On). This
setting will provide better
system performance specially
when used with 75/83/95/
100MHz processors. However, if
you encounter compatibility
problems with PC-100 SDRAM DIMMs or you are using EDO /
PC-66 SDRAM DIMMs, set the SDRAM clock according to the AGP
clock (1-2 On).
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1-2 On:
SDRAM CLK = AGP CLK
(default)
CPU CLK
60MHz
66MHz
75MHz
83MHz
95MHz
100MHz
SDRAM CLK
60MHz
66MHz
60MHz
66MHz
66MHz
66MHz
AGP CLK
60MHz
66MHz
60MHz
66MHz
66MHz
66MHz
2-3 On:
SDRAM CLK = CPU CLK
CPU CLK
60MHz
66MHz
75MHz
83MHz
95MHz
100MHz
SDRAM CLK
60MHz
66MHz
75MHz
83MHz
95MHz
100MHz
AGP CLK
60MHz
66MHz
60MHz
66MHz
66MHz
66MHz
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2.8 Jumper Settings for Watchdog Timer
Jumper JP10
Watchdog Timer
The system board
supports the Watchdog
Timer function. It allows
your application to
regularly clear the system
at the set time interval. If
the system hangs or fails
to function, it will reset at
the set time interval so
that your system will
continue to operate. You
may set the time interval
in 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 sec.
2
Time
0.5 sec
1 sec
2 sec
4 sec
8 sec
16 sec
32 sec
64 sec
1-2
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
On
Off
3-4
On
On
Off
Off
On
On
Off
Off
5-6
On
On
On
On
Off
Off
Off
Off
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2.9 Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of
the Ports and Connectors
2.9.1 Serial Ports
The built-in serial ports are RS-232C asynchronous communication
ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with
modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial
devices. You can set the serial ports I/O address in the Integrated
Peripherals setup of the Award BIOS.
Connecting the Serial Ports
Two serial por t cables mounted on
a card-edge bracket are provided
with the system board. Connect
one serial port cable to connector
J4 for COM 1 primary serial por t
and the other serial port cable to
connector J5 for the COM 2
secondary serial port. Make sure
the colored stripes on the ribbon
cables are aligned with pins 1 of
connectors J4 and J5. Mount the
card-edge bracket to the system
chassis.
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2.9.2 Keyboard Port/Connector
The system board allows you to connect a standard AT keyboard
by connecting it to the standard AT keyboard por t or the 5-pin
connector at location J14.
AT keyboard port
J14
AT keyboard connector
2
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
Function
CLK
Data
N. C.
Ground
Vcc
25
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2.9.3 PS/2 Mouse Port
The PS/2 mouse port is a 6-pin connector on the system board.
Attach the 6-pin mouse port cable, which is mounted on a card-
edge bracket, to connector J1. Make sure the red wire on the PS/2
mouse connector is aligned with pin 1 of connector J1. Mount the
card-edge bracket to the system chassis.
2.9.4 Parallel Port
The system board has a stan-
dard printer port for interfacing
your PC to a parallel printer. It
supports SPP, ECP and EPP
modes. You can set the ports
mode in the Integrated Peripher-
als setup of the Award BIOS.
Connecting the Parallel Printer
Port
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
Function
Mouse Data
Reserved
Ground
+5V
Mouse Clock
Reserved
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Attach the DB-25 printer port
cable to connector J9 on the
system board. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable
aligns with pin 1 of J9. Use a small nutdriver to mount the cable
into a DB-25 cutout in the system chassis. If your printer por t cable
is attached to a card-edge bracket, connect the cable to connector
J9 on the system board and mount the card-edge bracket to the
system chassis.
2.9.5 Floppy Disk Drive Controller
1. Install the 34-pin header
connector into the shrouded
floppy disk header (J11) on
the system board. The
colored edge of the ribbon
should be aligned with pin 1
of connector J11.
2. Install the other 34-pin
header connector(s) into the
disk drive(s). Align the
colored edge of the daisy
chained ribbon cable with
pin 1 of the drive edge connector(s). The end-most connector
should be attached to the drive you want to designate as Drive
A.
2.9.6 IDE Hard Disk Interface
1. If you are connecting
two hard drives, install
the 40-pin connector of
the IDE cable into the
primary shrouded IDE
header (connector J10).
If you are adding a third
or fourth IDE device,
install the 40-pin
connector of the other
IDE cable into the
secondary shrouded IDE
header (connector J12).
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2. Install the other 40-pin header connector(s) into the device with
the colored edge of the ribbon cable aligned with pin 1 of the
drive edge connector(s).
Note:
Refer to your disk drive users manual for information about
selecting proper drive switch settings.
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Adding a Second IDE Hard Drive
When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the
other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive
manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives.
We recommend that you use Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA-3 and
Ultra DMA hard drives be from the same manufacturer. In a few
cases, drives from two different manufacturers will not function
properly when used together. The problem lies in the hard drives, not
the system board.
Important:
If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROM
drive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM drive
to Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be recognized
and cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master mode.
2.9.7 Universal Serial Bus Ports
The system board is equipped with two headers, at locations J2 and
J3 on the system board, for external USB ports. USB allows data
exchange between your computer and a wide range of
simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
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You must have the proper drivers installed in your operating system
to use these ports. Refer to your operating systems manual or
documentation.
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
J2
+5V
-Data
+Data
Ground
Ground
J3
+5V
-Data
+Data
Ground
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Connecting the USB Ports
As an option, one card-edge bracket mounted with two USB port
cables may be provided with the system board. The ends of the
cables are attached to a connector. Connect the USB cable
connector to J2 and J3 on the system board. The USB port cables
can be inserted only if pin 1 of the cable (red wire) is aligned with
pin 1 of J2 and J3. Pin 5 of J3 has been removed and the hole in
the USB cable connector, which corresponds to pin 5, has been
plugged to prevent incorrectly inserting the connector. Mount the
card-edge bracket to the system chassis.
2.9.8 IrDA Connector
The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless
connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. Connect
your IrDA cable to connector J6 on the system board. Make sure
Onboard UART 2 Mode in the Integrated Peripherals setup of the
Award BIOS is set to the type of IrDA standard supported by your
IrDA peripheral/device.
You must have the proper drivers installed in your operating system
to use this connector. Refer to your operating systems manual or
documentation.
2
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
Function
IRTX
Ground
IRRX
IRR3
Vcc
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2.9.9 CPU Fan Connector
The processor must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink.
Connect the CPU fan to the 3-pin fan connector at location J8 on
the system board.
Pin
1
2
3
Function
GND
+12V
Sense
2.9.10 Chassis Fan Connector
The system board is equipped with a chassis fan connector. If you
are installing a fan in the system unit, connect the fans connector to
location J7 on the system board. The fan will provide adequate
airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the processor.
Pin
1
2
3
Function
GND
+12V
Sense
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2.9.11 J13 (LEDs and Switches)
SP-LED - ATX 5VSB Standby LED
This LED will light when the 5VSB power is active.
ATX - S W - ATX Po w e r Swi t c h
Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch is a dual
function power button that will allow your system to enter the Soft-
Off or Suspend mode. Refer to Soft-Off By PWRBTN in the Power
Management Setup (Chapter 3) of the Award BIOS.
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HD-LED - Primary/Secondary IDE LED
This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.
G-LED - Green LED
This LED will light when the system is in the Suspend mode.
G-SW - Green Switch
This switch will allow your system to enter the Suspend mode. To
wake up the system, PM Events in the Power Management Setup
(Chapter 3) must be enabled so that access to the specified IRQ
will allow the system to wake up completely from the Suspend
mode.
H-RST - Reset Switch
This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the
system thus prolonging the life of the power supply or system.
SPEAKER - Speaker Connector
This connects to the speaker installed in the system chassis.
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KEYLOCK - Keylock and Power LED Connector
This is used to connect to the keyboard lock of the system chassis.
Use pins 24 to 26 to connect to the Power LED.
SP-LED
(ATX 5VSB Standby LED)
ATX-SW
(ATX power switch)
HD-LED
(Primary/Secondary IDE LED)
G-LED
(Green LED)
G-SW
(Green switch)
H-RST
(Reset switch)
SPEAKER
(Speaker connector)
KEYLOCK
(Keylock and Power LED
connector)
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
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Pin Assignment
ATX Power
Ground
N. C.
PWRBT
Ground
N. C.
HDD
HDD LED Power
N. C.
Green LED Power
Green
N. C.
SMI
Ground
N. C.
H/W Reset
Ground
N. C.
Speaker Power
Ground
N. C.
Speaker
N. C.
LED Power
N.C.
Ground
Keylock
Ground
Use pins 24 to 26
for the Power LED.
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2.9.12 Power Supply Connectors
The pin assignment of the ATX power connector is shown below.
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Function
3.3V/14A
3.3V/14A
Ground
+5V
Ground
+5V
Ground
PW-OK
5VSB
+12V
Pin
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
Function
3.3V/14A
-12V
Ground
PS-ON
Ground
Ground
Ground
-5V
+5V
+5V
2
PL1
PL2
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Award BIOS Setup Utility
Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility
3.1 The Basic Input/Output System
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care
of the basic level of communication between the processor and
peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contain codes for various
advanced features found in this system board. This chapter explains
the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS.
After you power up your system, the BIOS message appears on
your screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test,
the following message will appear on the screen:
Press DEL to enter setup
If the message disappears before you respond, restart your system
or press the Reset button. You may also restart the system by
pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.
When you press <Del>, the main program screen will appear.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
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STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD FAIL-SAFE SETTINGS
LOAD OPTIMAL SETTINGS
: Quit
Esc
F10
: Save & Exit Setup
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
↑↓→←
(Shift) F2
: Select Item
: Change Color
3.1.1 Standard CMOS Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight Standard CMOS Setup and press
<Enter>. A screen similar to the one on the next page will appear.
Award BIOS Setup Utility
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, Jul 17 1998
Time (hh:mm:ss) : 13: 27: 50
HARD DISKS
Primary Master
Primary Slave
Secondary Master
Secondary Slave
Drive A : 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B : None
Video : EGA/VGA
Halt on : All Errors
: Quit
Esc
F10
: Save & Exit Setup
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your ver sion may not be
identical to this one.
Date
The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays
a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month, from
January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year
displays the year, from 1994 to 2079.
Time
:
:
:
:
TYPE
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
SIZE
0
0
0
0
CYLS
↑↓→←
HEAD
0
0
0
0
: Select Item
: Change(Shift)F2
PRECOMP
0
0
0
0
LANDZ
0
0
0
0
SECTOR
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Base Memory : 640K
Extended Memory : 64512K
Other Memory : 384K
Total Memory : 65536K
PU/PD/+/- : Modify
MODE
Auto
Auto
Auto
Auto
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The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>. The time is based
on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
Hour displays hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays minutes from 00
to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.
Primary Master, Primary Slave, Secondary Master and Secondary Slave
These categories allow you to enter the appropriate specifications for
the type of hard disk drive(s) installed in your system. Press <PgUp>
or <PgDn> to select a numbered hard disk type or type the number
and press <Enter>. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter
improper information for this category. You can use Type User to
define your own drive type manually. This information should be included
in the documentation from your hard disk vendor. If you select Type
Auto, the BIOS will auto-detect the HDD & CD-ROM drive at the
POST stage and show the IDE for the HDD & CD-ROM drive. If a
hard disk has not been installed, select None and press <Enter>.
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Drive A and Drive B
These categories identify the types of floppy disk drives installed.
NoneNo floppy drive is installed
360K, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. standard drive; 360KB capacity
1.2M, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. AT-type high-density drive; 1.2MB
capacity
720K, 3.5 in.3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 720KB capacity
1.44M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 1.44MB capacity
2.88M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 2.88MB capacity
Video
This category selects the type of video adapter used for the primar y
system monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do
not have to select the type in Setup. The default setting is EGA/VGA
(BIOS default, Setup default).
EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For
EGA, VGA, SVGA and PGA monitor adapters.
CGA 40Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 40-column mode.
CGA 80Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 80-column mode.
MonoMonochrome adapter. Includes high resolution
monochrome adapters.
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Halt On
This category determines whether the system will stop if an error is
detected during power up. The default setting is All Errors (BIOS
default, Setup default).
No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors detected.
All Errors The system boot will stop whenever the BIOS detects
a non-fatal error.
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard
error; it will stop for all other errors.
All, But DisketteThe system boot will not stop for a disk error;
it will stop for all other errors.
All, But Disk/KeyThe system boot will not stop for a disk or
keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors.
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Memory
The base memory size, extended memory size and the other memory
size cannot be altered; your computer automatically detects and displays
them.
Base Memory The POST will determine the amount of base (or
conventional) memory installed in the system. The
value of the base memory is typically 512K for
systems with 512K memory installed on the
motherboard or 640K for systems with 640K or
more memory installed on the motherboard.
Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended
memory is present during the POST. This is the
amount of memory located above 1MB in the
CPUs memory address map.
Other Memory This refers to the memory located in the 640K to
1024K address space. This is the memor y that can
be used for different applications. DOS uses this
area to load device drivers in an effort to keep as
much base memory free for application programs.
The BIOS is the most frequent user of this RAM
area since this is where it shadows the ROM.
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3.1.2 BIOS Features Setup
The BIOS Features Setup allows you to configure your system for
basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system
board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your
system or let you set some features according to your preference.
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Virus Warning
CPU Internal Cache
External Cache
Quick Power On Self Test
Boot Sequence
Swap Floppy Drive
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Boot Up NumLock Status
Memory ECC Function
Typematic Rate Setting
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Security Option
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your v ersion may not be
Current CPU Temperature
Current CPU FAN Speed
Current Chassis FAN Speed
CPU Temperature Limit
CPU FAN Speed Limit
Chassis FAN Speed Limit
+3.3V Voltage
+12V Voltage
+5V Voltage
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be
identical to this one.
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Power Management
This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving
by changing the length of idle time that elapses before the Standby
mode and Suspend mode are activated.
Disable No power management. Disables the Standby and
Suspend modes.
Min. Power SavingMinimum power management. Standby Mode =
1 hr., and Suspend Mode = 1 hr.
Max. Power Saving Maximum power management. Standby Mode
= 1 min., and Suspend Mode = 1 min.
User Defined Allows you to set each mode individually. When
enabled, each option ranges from 1 min. to 1 hr.
PM Control by APM
YesAn Advanced Power Management device will be activated to
enhance the Max. Power Saving mode and stop the CPUs in-
ternal clock. Use this option in Windows® 95/98. (default)
NoThe system BIOS will ignore APM when initiating the Power
Management mode.
Video Off Method
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This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
V/H SYNC + Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off
the vertical and horizontal synchronization
ports and write blanks to the video buffer.
Blank ScreenThis option only writes blanks to the video
buffer.
DPMSInitializes display power management signaling.
Use this option if your video board supports
it.
Video Off After
N/AThe system BIOS will never turn off the screen.
Suspend The screen is off when the system is in the Suspend
mode.
StandbyThe screen is off when the system is in the Standby
mode.
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Standby Mode
This is user configurable only when the Power Management category
is set to User Defined. When enabled and after the set time of system
inactivity, the CPU clock will run at a slower speed (1/3 of full speed)
while all other devices still operate at full speed.
Suspend Mode
This is user configurable only when the Power Management category
is set to User Defined. When enabled and after the set time of system
inactivity, the CPU and onboard peripherals will be shut off.
HDD Power Down
This is user configurable only when the Power Management category
is set to User Defined. When enabled and after the set time of system
inactivity, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other
devices remain active.
Soft-Off by PWRBTN
This category allows you to select the method of powering off your
system.
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Hold 4 Sec. Regardless of whether the Power Management field is
enabled or disabled, if the power button is pushed
and released in less than 4 sec, the system enter s the
Suspend mode. The purpose of this function is to
prevent the system from powering off in case you
accidentally hit or pushed the power button. Pushing
the power button for more than 4 seconds will
power off the system.
Instant-OffPressing and then releasing the power button at
once will immediately power off your system.
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Resume On Alarm
EnabledWhen Enabled, Date (of Month) and Timer (hh:mm:ss)
will appear right below this field. You can set the date and
time you would like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC
to power-on.
Disabled Disables the automatic power-on function. (default)
Date (of Month)
0The system will power-on everyday according to the time
set in the Timer (hh:mm:ss) field.
1-31Select a date you would like the system to power-on. The
system will power-on on the set date, and time set in the
Timer (hh:mm:ss) field.
Timer (hh:mm:ss)
This is used to set the time you would like the system to power- on.
If you want the system to power-on ever yday as set in the Date (of
Month) field, the time set in this field must be later than the CMOS
RTCs time.
PM Events
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When enabled, access to the specified IRQ will cause the system to
wake up completely from the power management mode. When
disabled, the system will not wake up from the power management
mode despite access to the specified IRQ.
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3.1.5 PNP/PCI Configuration
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. It covers some
very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only
experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
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Resources Controlled By
Reset Configuration Data
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be
identical to this one.
: Auto
: Disabled
PCI IRQ Actived By
Assign IRQ for VGA
PCI Slot 1 Use IRQ
PCI Slot 2 Use IRQ
ESC
: Quit
F1
: Help
F5
: Old Values
F6
: Load Fail-Safe Settings
F7
: Load Optimal Settings
Resources Controlled By
: Level
: Enabled
: Auto
: Auto
↑ ↓ → ←
PU/PD/+/(Shift) F2
: Select Item
: Modify
: Color
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configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices.
AutoThe system will automatically detect the settings for you.
The categories that follow will not be shown on the
screen.
ManualThis will allow you to set the IRQ/DMA (you have
assigned your add-in card) to Legacy ISA or PCI/ISA PnP.
For non-PnP ISA cards, select Legacy ISA. For PnP ISA
or PCI cards, select PCI/ISA PnP.
Reset Configuration Data
Enabled The BIOS will reset the configuration data once
automatically. It will then recreate a new set of
configuration data.
Disabled The BIOS will not reset the configuration data.
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PCI IRQ Actived By
This category is used to set the method by which the PCI bus
recognizes that an IRQ service is being requested by a device. Under
all circumstances, you should retain the default configuration unless a
different setting is needed.
Assign IRQ for VGA
When Enabled, the system automatically assigns an IRQ for the VGA
card installed. Your VGA card will need an IRQ only when using the
video capture function of the card. If you are not using this function
and a new device requires an IRQ, you can set this function to
Disabled. The IRQ (previously occupied by the VGA card) will be
available for your new device.
Note:
When Disabled, a Yellow mar k will appear in Windows 95/98s
Device Manager.
PCI Slot 1 Use IRQ and PCI Slot 2 Use IRQ
By default, an IRQ will automatically be assigned to each PCI slot.
You may manually assign an IRQ to these slots by selecting one of
the available options.
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3.1.6 Load Fail-Safe Settings
The Load Fail-Safe Settings option loads the troubleshooting default
values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These settings are not
optimal and turn off all high performance features. You should use these
values only if you have hardware problems. Highlight this option on the
main menu and press <Enter>. The message below will appear.
Load Fail-Safe Settings (Y/N)? N
If you want to proceed, type <Y> and press <Enter>. The default
settings will be loaded.
3.1.7 Load Optimal Settings
The Load Optimal Settings option loads optimized settings from the
BIOS ROM. Use the Setup default values as standard values for your
system. Highlight this option on the main menu and press <Enter>. The
message below will appear.
Load Optimal Settings (Y/N)? N
Type <Y> and press <Enter> to load the Setup default values.
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Onboard Primary PCI IDE
Onboard Secondary PCI IDE
IDE Prefetch Mode
IDE HDD Block Mode
IDE Primary Master PIO
IDE Primary Slave PIO
IDE Secondary Master PIO
IDE Secondary Slave PIO
IDE Primary Master UDMA
IDE Primary Slave UDMA
IDE Secondary Master UDMA
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA
USB Controller
USB Keyboard Support
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be
identical to this one.
: Enabled
: Enabled
: Enabled
: Enabled
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: Enabled
: Disabled