MiTAC/Trigon 6513VX 6513VX User Manual

6513VX

Motherboard Reference

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Part Number : 5615 7012 0001 R00

(Jul. 2000)

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Trademarks

All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.

Note

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

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Caution Texts Concerning Lithium Batteries

DANISH

ADVARSEL!

Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering. Udskiftning må kun ske
med batteri af samme fabrikat og type. Levér det brugte batteri tilbage til
leverandøren.

NORWEGIAN

ADVARSEL:

Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt samme batteritype eller en
tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten. Brukte batterier kasseres i
henhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.

SWEDISH

VARNING:

Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma batterityp eller en
ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera använt
batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion.

FINNISH

VAROITUS:

Paristo voi räjätää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan
valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden
mukaisesti.

ENGLISH

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same
or equivalent type recommended by the equipment manufacturer. Discard used
batteries according to manufacturer's instructions.

DEUTSCH

VORSICHT:

Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der Batterie. Ersatz nur durch
denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen gleich-wertigen Typ.
Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des Herstellers.

FRENCH

ATTENTION:

II y a danger d’explosion s’il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type ou d’un type équivalent
recommandé par le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées
conformément aux instructions du fabricant.

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Class B Regulations

U. S. A.

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference
Statement

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 receiver.
– Connect the equipment into 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.

Warning:

Use only shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the
equipment.

Canada

Canadian Department Of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
Class B Compliance Notice

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of
the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant
les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe B prescrites dans
le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.

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Important Safety Instructions

 Read all of these instructions.

 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before installing an add-on card

inside this product.

 Do not use this product near water.

 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product

may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

 Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure

reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, these
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.

 This product should be operated from the type of power source indicated on

the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.

 This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a

third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-type power
outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the purpose of the grounding-type plug. We recommend using the power
cord supplied with the product. However, if another type of power cord is
required, power cord H05VV-F should be used.

 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product

where persons will walk on the cord.

 Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this

product yourself.

 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:

- When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

- If liquid has been spilled into the product.

- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

- If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed.

- If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

- If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need
for service.

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Table of Contents

Preface.......................................................................................................8

Chapter 1 Introduction.........................................................................9

Features........................................................................................9

Specifications................................................................................9

CPU, Memory, and Main Components.....................................9

Interfaces and Controllers...................................................... 10

Chapter 2 System Components..........................................................11

Major Components......................................................................12

Block Diagram.............................................................................14

Chapter 3 Connector and Jumper Definition...................................15

Connector Definitions..................................................................16

Internal Connectors................................................................16

External Connectors...............................................................16

Jumper Settings.......................................................................... 17

CPU Jumper Settings.............................................................17

Other Jumper Settings...........................................................17

Chapter 4 CPU and Memory Installation.........................................19

CPU Installation.......................................................................... 19

System Memory Installation........................................................21

Chapter 5 The SETUP Program.......................................................22

Introduction................................................................................. 22

Starting SETUP......................................................................22

Moving Around and Making Selections..................................23

Standard CMOS Features........................................................... 24

Advanced BIOS Features............................................................25

Advanced Chipset Features........................................................27

Integrated Peripherals.................................................................28

Power Management Setup..........................................................30

PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................. 31

Load Fail-Safe / Optimized Defaults............................................31

Set Password..............................................................................32

Exiting Setup...............................................................................32

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List of Figures

Figure 2-1. Major Components of System Board........................11

Figure 3-1. Connector and Jumper Locations.............................15

Figure 4-1. Inserting CPU............................................................19

Figure 4-2. Installing CPU...........................................................20

Figure 4-3. DIMM Socket Locations............................................21

Figure 4-4. Installing DIMM Module.............................................21

List of Tables

Table 2-1. Major Components Description..................................12

Table 3-1. Internal Connector Definition......................................16

Table 3-2. External Connector Definition.....................................16

Table 3-3. Internal Frequency Jumper Settings............................17

Table 3-4. Bus Frequency Jumper Settings.................................17

Table 3-5. Other Jumper Settings................................................18

Table 5-1. Keyboard Usage in the SETUP Program...................23

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Preface

This manual contains basic information necessary for both the end user and
service personnel. Although most of the information you need are contained in
this manual, we recommend you to contact an authorized dealer for service
purposes. Making personal alterations to the system can violate the effectivity of
your warranty.

This manual is divided into five chapters:

 Chapter 1, Introduction, lists the specifications and features of the

motherboard.

 Chapter 2, System Components, describes the functions of the major

system components.

 Chapter 3, Connector and Jumper Definition, provides the jumper and

connector definitions.

 Chapter 4, CPU and Memory Installation, contains the CPU and memory

installation information.

 Chapter 5, The SETUP Program, explains how you can configure your

system by running the SETUP program.

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Chapter 1

Introduction

This chapter introduces the specifications and the features of the motherboard.

Features

 66/100/133 FSB Socket 370 CPU Support

 AGP Interface

The host CPU interface, AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) interface, 64-bit
DRAM bus, and PCI interface are integrated into the system.

 Plug and Play support

For automatic resource assignment, your system is PnP version 1.01a
compliant.

 USB port support

The Universal Serial Bus standard gives you the benefits of having one
single interface for multiple interfaces when low-to-medium speed
peripherals are concerned.

 Power Management

Your system can reduce power consumption automatically while it is idle. It
also supports the Windows 98/Windows NT 5.0 power management
standard - ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface).

Specifications

CPU, Memory, and Main Components

 CPU

66/100/133 FSB Socket 370 microprocessor

 System Memory

Three 168-pin DIMM sockets to support 8/16/32/64/128/256MB SDRAM
memory modules, configurable up to 768MB

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 ROM BIOS

2Mb flash EEPROM, supporting audio, video, security, setup, and power
management

Interfaces and Controllers

 Apollo chipset

The chipset consists of the VT82C694X PCI AGP System Controller and the
VT82C686A super I/O Controller.

 I/O Interfaces

The VT82C686A Super I/O supports:

- One standard/ECP/EPP parallel port (DB25-F)

- One RS-232C serial port (DB9-M)

- One PS/2 keyboard connector (6-pin mini-DIN)

- One PS/2 mouse connector (6-pin mini-DIN)

- Two USB ports and two 1394 ports on the rear panel

- Two PCI-IDE connectors for four IDE devices (jack)

- One floppy disk drive connector (jack)

 Expansion Slots

- Five PCI slots

- One AGP slot

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Chapter 2

System Components

This chapter introduces the components of the motherboard.

Major Components

Figure 2-1. Major Components of System Board

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U24

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

J18

U14

BT1

U29

AGP Slot

PGA370

CPU Socket

Battery

Memory Sockets

VT82C694X

System Controller

VT82C686A

Super I/O

BIOS

PCI Slots

Reference Description Name

DIMM1,
DIMM2,
DIMM3

DIMM sockets:

 64-bit data bus
 Three168-pin 3.3V unbuffered DIMM sockets
 Supports 133MHz SDRAM module (SPD rev 1.1)
 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256MB DIMMs supported

DIMM

J18 66/100/133 CPU Socket 370 CPU:

 MMX technology
 Dynamic execution microarchitecture
 32K (16K/16K) non-blocking L1 cache
 Integrated 128K/256K L2 cache
 Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA) / FC-PGA

Intel CPU

U14 PCI AGP Controller:

 510-pin BGA

 Host CPU interface, AGP interface, 64-bit DRAM

bus,

and PCI interface integrated

- Supports Intel Pentium II and Pentium III at
66/100/133 MHz

- GTL+ Compliant

- Supports SDRAM DRAM

- Supports 768MB memory using x8, x16, x32, x64
x128 and x256 16/64-bit SDRAM

- AGP Specification Compliant

- AGP 66MHz 1.5/3.3V card supported

- PCI Spec2.1 Compliant

- 5 PCI Masters supported

 Data flow between CPU bus, DRAM bus, AGP bus

and PCI bus

 Power Management:

- ACPI Rev1.0 & AP Rev1.2 Compliant support

VT82C694X

(To be continued)

Table 2-1. Major Components Description

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(Continued)

Reference Description Name

U24

 352-pin BGA

 PCI-to-ISA bridge:

- PCI Rev2.1 Specification

- Supports PCI at 33MHz

 Super I/O Control:

- Keyboard/mouse controller

- An FDD controller for 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB,

1.44MB and 2.88MB FDD

- High speed NS16C550 compatible serial port

- IEEE 1284 PIO port

 Desktop deep green support

 IDE/DMA control

 82C59 interrupt control

 USB interface

 82C54 timer and real-time clock

VT82C686A

U29 System ROM:

 ACPI enabled
 256Kx8 flash ROM for system BIOS, VGA BIOS,

Plug

& Play configuration tables, and power management

 Dynamic detect flash type
 Applies different code before flashing

Award

Table 2-1. Major Components Description

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Block Diagram

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Chapter 3

Connector and Jumper Definition

This chapter defines the connectors and jumpers on the motherboard.

Figure 3-1. Connector and Jumper Locations

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DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

BT1

AGP1

J10

JP1

J12

J18

J9

J15

JP6

JP7

JP8

J13

J14

J20

PCI5

PCI4

PCI3

PCI2

PCI1

J7

JP2

J21

J4

J2

J1

Connector Definitions

Internal Connectors

Connector Definition

J9 ATX power

J10

3-4
5-6
11-13
15-16

Suspend LED
HDD LED
Power LED
Power button

J12 1st IDE

J13 2nd IDE

J14 FDD

J15 CPU fan

J18 CPU socket

J20 System fan

AGP1 AGP slot

BT1 Battery socket

DIMM1~3 DIMM sockets

PCI1~5 PCI slots

Table 3-1. Internal Connector Definition

External Connectors

Connector Definition

J1

upper
down

PS/2 mouse
PS/2 keyboard

J2 USB

J4 Serial Port

J7 IEEE 1394

J21 Parallel port

Table 3-2. External Connector Definition

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Jumper Settings

NOTE: Jumpers not described in this chapter are reserved for factory
use only. Do not change the default settings.

CPU Jumper Settings

Pentium II / III CPU

Frequency Clock Multiplier

(66/100/133MHz)

JP2

200/300 3 1-2, 5-6, 7-8

233/350 3.5 1-2, 7-8

266/400/533 4 3-4, 5-6, 7-8

300/450/600 4.5 3-4, 7-8

333/500/667 5 5-6, 7-8

366/550/733 5.5 7-8

400/600/800 6 1-2, 3-4, 5-6

433/650/866 6.5 1-2, 3-4

466/700/933 7 1-2, 5-6

500/750 7.5 1-2

533/800 8 3-4, 5-6

Table 3-3. Internal Frequency Jumper Settings

Bus Frequency JP6 JP7 JP8

Intel 66 Close Open Close

Intel 100/133 Open Close Open

Gobi 66 Close Open Close

Gobi 100 Close Open Open

Gobi 133 Open Open Open

Table 3-4. Bus Frequency Jumper Settings

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Other Jumper Settings

Jumper Definition Setting

JP1 CMOS setting 1-2: Normal

2-3: Clear CMOS

* To clear the RTC and CMOS RAM, set JP1 to 2-3
for one second, and set it back to 1-2 again.

Table 3-5. Other Jumper Settings

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Chapter 4

CPU and Memory Installation

NOTE: To avoid damage during installation, you are advised to ask your
dealer for help.

NOTE: Static electricity can destroy electronic devices. Whenever you
handle any option outside of its protective packaging, first discharge any
static electricity from your body by touching a protective grounding
device or unpainted metal on the rear panel of the system unit.

CPU Installation

To install CPU in a ZIF socket:

1. Find the ZIF socket (J18) on the motherboard. (See p.11.)

2. Lift the ZIF socket arm up to the vertical position.

3. Align the CPU so its Pin 1 corner (beveled corner) is at the Pin 1 corner of
the ZIF socket. Then insert the CPU's pins into the corresponding holes in
the socket.

Figure 4-1. Inserting CPU

NOTE:

You are suggested to install a cooling fan to cool the CPU.

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4. Press the arm downwards to the horizontal position. You will feel some
resistance while doing so. This is normal as the pressure starts to secure the
CPU in place.

Figure 4-2. Installing CPU

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System Memory Installation

1. Locate the DIMM sockets (DIMM1-3) on the motherboard.

Figure 4-3. DIMM Socket Locations

2. Align the DIMM module with the socket and firmly insert the DIMM into the
socket. Then, push the plastic clips to snap it into place.

Figure 4-4. Installing DIMM Module

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DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

Memory Sockets

Chapter 5

The SETUP Program

This chapter tells you how to configure your system using the SETUP program.

Introduction

The SETUP program allows you to enter the system configuration information.
This information is needed by the system to identify the type of devices installed
and to set up special features.

The configuration information is stored in a special kind of memory called CMOS
(Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) RAM. CMOS RAM data are
backed up by a RTC backup battery, so the data will not be lost when system
power is turned off.

You need to run SETUP when:

 You see an error message on the screen requesting you to run SETUP.

 You want to update the configuration information for new hardware installed.

 You want to change factory default settings for some special features.

Starting SETUP

NOTE: The SETUP program may have been updated after this manual
was published.

SETUP is built into the system board. To access the SETUP program, turn on
the system and press [Del] immediately when you see the message that briefly
appears at the bottom of the screen telling you how to enter SETUP.

The first SETUP menu (main menu) allows you to select from ten setup
categories and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items
and press [Enter] to accept and enter the sub-menu.

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Moving Around and Making Selections

In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items and the [PageUp]/[+] and
[PageDown]/[-] keys to change entries.

Description of keyboard usage is listed below. You can also find keyboard
instructions on the menu screen.

Key Description

[á], [â] Move the highlight to the previous or next item.

[ß], [à] Move the highlight to the item in the left or right.

[PageUp]/[+]
[PageDown]/[-]

Cycle through the pre-defined values for the selected item.
Pressing [PageUp] or [+] brings up the next value; pressing
[PageDown] or [-] brings up the previous one.

[Esc] 1) From the Main Menu, exit SETUP without saving.

2) From a sub-menu, return to the Main Menu.

[F1] General help information

[F5] Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS (available only in

option setup menus).

[F6] Load the basic default values (available only in option setup

menus).

[F7] Load the optimal default values (available only in option setup

menus).

[F10] Save all the CMOS changes (available only in the main menu).

Table 5-1. Keyboard Usage in the SETUP Program

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Standard CMOS Features

The “Standard CMOS Features” category includes all the items in a standard,
AT-compatible BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).

The followings describe in sequence all the items of this category.

Date/Time

The date and time might be incorrect when you start up your computer for the
first time. Enter the correct value for each field. Note that the time is based on a
24-hour format.

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave

This item sets the type of the hard disk drive in your computer. You can press
[Enter] to go to the sub-items for settings.

Drive A/B

These items set the type of floppy disk drive in your computer.

Video

This item sets the type of display to be used in your computer.

Halt On

This item sets whether the system will stop if an error is detected during start up.

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Advanced BIOS Features

The “Advanced BIOS Features” category includes all the items of your system’s
special enhanced features.

The followings describe in sequence all the items of this category.

Virus Warning

This item helps prevent computer viruses by monitoring the boot sector and
partition table of the hard disk drive. If an attempt is made to modify the boot
sector and partition table, the system will halt and the following error message
will appear. Afterwards, if necessary, you can run an anti-virus program to locate
and remove the problem before any damage is done.

NOTE:

1. Disable this item before installing an operating system.

2. Many disk diagnostic programs can cause this warning message

because they attempt to access the boot sector table. If you will be
running such a program, you may want to disable this item
beforehand.

CPU Internal Cache, External Cache

This item enables or disables the cache of your system. The cache feature
enhances system performance because the most frequently-used data is
accessed from and written to the high-speed cache memory.

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

This item sets if the system will check the data in cache. The system
performance will be slightly affected when this item is set to Enabled.

Processor Number Features

This item sets if the PSN (Processor Serial Number) of Pentium III is enabled.
PSN, a new feature of Pentium III, serves as an electronic serial number for the
processor. It offers security capabilities when used in applications that supports
PSN system and user identification.

Quick Power On Self Test

This item, when enabled, speeds up the booting procedure by shortening or
skipping some check items during POST.

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First/Second/Third Boot Device, Boot Other Device

This item sets the sequence of booting, i.e., which drive to search first for the
operating system.

Swap Floppy Drive

This feature allows you to exchange the drive names of the two floppy disk
drives, if installed. Make sure that Drive A and Drive B item in the Standard
CMOS Features menu are updated accordingly.

Boot Up Floppy Seek

This item sets if the system will verify the floppy disk drive type during POST.

Boot Up Numlock Status

This item sets if the Num Lock key will be automatically activated after system
startup.

Gate A20 Option

This item uses the fast gate A20 line to access any memory above 1MB. Setting
this item to make the access faster than the normal method.

Typematic Rate Setting

This item sets if the typematic rate is to be used. When disabled, continually
holding down a key on your keyboard will generate only one instance. In other
words, the BIOS will only report that the key is down. When the typematic rate is
enabled, the BIOS will report as before, but it will then wait a moment, and, if the
key is still down, it will begin the report that the key has been depressed
repeatedly. For example, you would use such a feature to accelerate cursor
movements with the arrow keys.

When this item is set to Enabled, the following two sub-items appear.

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

This item sets the rate (in characters/second) at which the keys are accelerated.

Typematic Delay (Msec)

This item sets the delay (in msecond) between when the key was first depressed
and when the acceleration begins.

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Security Option

This item allows you to limit the access to the system and SETUP, or just to
SETUP.

NOTE: Security takes effect only if a password is set. (See “Set
Supervisor/User Password” in this chapter.)

OS Select for DRAM > 64MB

This item allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in OS/2.

Advanced Chipset Features

The “Advanced Chipset Features” category includes all the items of chipset
special features.

This category allows you to configure the system based on the specific features
of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system
memory resources, such as DRAM and the external cache. It also coordinates
communications between the conventional ISA bus and the PCI bus. Note that
these items should never need to be altered. The default settings have been
carefully chosen by your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum
performance and reliability.

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Integrated Peripherals

The “Integrated Peripherals” category allows you to configure the on-board
device controllers.

The followings describe in sequence all the items of this category.

Onchip IDE Channel 0/1

Your system includes two built-in IDE controllers, both of which operate on the
PCI bus. Select Disabled only if you are using higher performance or specialized
controller card instead of the on-board IDE controller.

IDE Prefetch Mode

This item allows your hard disk controller to transfer data to the IDE data ports.

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO

Each of these four items sets the mode timing according to the IDE hard disk
drives in your system. PIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rather than have
the BIOS issue a series of commands to effect a transfer to or from the disk
drive, PIO allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and then let the
controller and the CPU perform the complete task by themselves. This is simpler
and more efficient (and faster). PIO mode concerns data transfer rate. It can be
mode 0 to 4. Higher number indicates faster rate.

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA

These items set if the IDE hard disk drive supports UDMA (Ultra 33 synchronous
DMA mode transfer).

Init Display First

This item allows the system to initialize the on-board AGP VGA first before
initializing add-on PCI/ISA VGA cards. Select Enabled if you are using Windows
98’s multi-display function.

IDE HDD Block Mode

This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data
to and from your hard disk drive.

Onboard FDD Controller

This item allows you to enable or disable the on-board floppy disk drive
controller. Select Disabled only if you want use a separate floppy disk drive
controller card.

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Onboard Serial Port 1

This item sets the I/O address and interrupt request line (IRQ) for the on-board
serial port.

UART 2 Mode

This item sets the serial port standard depending on the device connected. The
available options are Standard, HPSIR, and ASKIR. If you select HPSIR or
ASKIR, the “IR Function Duplex” and “TX, RX inverting enable” sub-items will
appear.

The available options of “IR Function Duplex” are Half and Full, while options of
“TX, RX inverting enable” are No,Yes, Yes,NO, Yes,Yes, and No,No.

Onboard Parallel Port

This item sets the I/O address and interrupt request line (IRQ) for the on-board
parallel port (LPT).

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Power Management Setup

The “Power Management Setup” category allows you to configure you system to
save energy.

The followings describe in sequence all the items of this category.

ACPI Function

This item enables or disables ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) - a
power management standard used by Windows 98 and Windows NT 5.0.

Power Management

The following sub-items appear when you press Enter:

Power Management

This item allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving.

HDD Power Down

This item sets the time-out period for the hard disk to power down if it is not in
use during the set period. The hard disk will power up again when next
accessed.

Doze Mode

This item sets the time-out period for the system to enter Doze mode if the
system has been idle for the set period.

Suspend Mode

This item sets the time-out period for the system to enter Suspend mode if the
system has been idle for the set period.

PM Control by APM

If the APM (Advanced Power Management) driver is installed, this item allows
you to enable or disable control from APM.

Video Off Option

This item defines when the screen will be off. (The “off” status is defined by the
next item, Video Off Method.)

Video Off Method

This item defines the screen-off status.

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Soft-Off by PWRBTN

This item defines the Power/Suspend Button of the system.

** Wake Up Events **

This group of items specify the I/O event that will power up the system in soft-off
mode. The available options are VGA, LPT & COM, HDD & FDD, PCI Master,

Modem Ring Resume, RTC Alarm Resume, Primary INTR, and IRQs Activity
Monitoring.

PnP/PCI Configurations

The “PnP/PCI Configurations” category allows you to configure the PnP/PCI bus
system. PnP (Plug and Play) allows automatic allocation of the IRQ channel,
memory address and I/O address for your system so that manual selection is not
necessary. PCI (Personal Computer Interconnect) is a system which allows I/O
devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when
communicating with its own special components.

NOTE: This setup menu is for technicians or advanced users only. You
are not advised to change the default settings.

Load Fail-Safe / Optimized Defaults

If you select “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” or “Load Optimized Defaults” from the
main menu, some default values will be loaded to the option setup menus such
as Advanced BIOS Features, Advanced Chipset Features, Integrated
Peripherals, Power Management Setup, and PnP/PCI Configuration menus.

The “Fail-Safe” default values have been set to assumedly provide minimum
performance for the system. The settings are non-optimal and disable all high
performance features.

The “Optimized” default values have been set to assumedly provide maximum
performance for the system.

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Set Password

You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. The
differences between them are:

 Supervisor password can enter and change the options of the setup menus.

 User password can only enter but do not have the right to change the

options of the setup menus.

When you select this function, message will appear at the center of the screen to
assist you in entering a password. Type the password and press [Enter]. Note
the password is case-sensitive and can be up to eight characters in length. The
password typed now will clear any previously entered password. You will be
asked to confirm the password by typing it again and pressing [Enter].

To disable a password, just press [Enter] when you are prompted to enter the
password. A message will confirm the password will be disabled. Once the
password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter SETUP freely.

When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time
you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any
part of your system configuration.

Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to
request a password every time your system is rebooted. This would prevent
unauthorized use of your computer.

You determine when the password is required within the “BIOS Features Setup”
menu and its Security option (see “BIOS Features Setup” in this chapter). If the
Security option is set to System, the password will be required both at boot and
at entry to Setup. If set to Setup, prompting only occurs when trying to enter
Setup.

NOTE: If you forget your password and wish to cancel it, ask your
dealer to reset the CMOS RAM for you.

Exiting Setup

To exit the SETUP program, you can choose “Save & Exit Setup” or “Exit
Without Saving” from the main menu.

After finished with your settings, you must save and exit SETUP so that the
settings can take effect.

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