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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct
the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU
RESEAU.
Micro-Star International MS-6545
T ested to comply
with FCC Standard
For Home or Office Use
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Edition
July 2002
Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document,
but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products
are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes
without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Windows® 95/98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix T echnologies Ltd.
AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
Revision History
RevisionRevision History Date
V2.0First release for PCB 2.X July 2002
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Safety Instructions
1.Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2.Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3.Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4.Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5.The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6.Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7.Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
8.Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9.All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
z The power cord or plug is damaged.
z Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
z The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
z The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.
z The equipment has dropped and damaged.
z The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERA TURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT
MA Y DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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CONTENTS
Getting Started .......................................................................................... 1-1
The 850 E Max (MS-6545 v2.X) ATX mainboard is a high-performance
computer mainboard based on Intel® 850E chipset. It is optimized to support
Intel® Pentium® 4 processors for high-end business/personal desktop markets,
and it is a highly-flexible chipset which is designed to extend the basic graphics/
multimedia PC platform up to the mainstream performance desktop platform.
TOPICS
Mainboard Specification1-2
Mainboard Layout1-4
Quick Components Guide1-5
Key Features1-6
MSI Special Features1-7
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Mainboard Specification
CPU
Supports Intel® Pentium® 4 (Willameete/Northwood) processor in the 478
pin package.
Supports from 1.6GHz to 2.53GHz and up.
Chipset
Intel® 850E
- Supports Direct RDRAM up to 2GB maximum memory.
- Supports System bus at 100/133 HMz (400/533 MHz System bus).
- 1.5V AGP interface with 4x data transfer and 4x fast write capability.
Intel® ICH2
- Upstream hub interface for access to the Intel MCH.
- 2-channel Ultra ATA 100 Bus Master IDE controller.
- USB controller 1.1 (expanded capabilities for 4 ports).
- Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip.
- Supports 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s.
- Compliance with PCI v2.2.
- Supports ACPI Power Management.
TM
BIOS
The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
IDE drive auto configure, Advanced Power Management (APM) 1.2, ACPI
ATX Form Factor: 305 mm (L) x 244 mm (W) x 4 layers PCB.
Mounting
12 mounting holes.
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Mainboard Layout
Top : mou se
Bottom: keyboard
USB
ports
Top : Par alle l Port
Bottom:
COM A
COM B
Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB
ports
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
JCD1
CPUFAN
JPWR3
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SYSFAN
JWR1
JRMS1
JFP1
ICH2
J6
J5
JUSB2
JUSB1
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Quick Components Guide
ComponentFunctionReference
JPWR1/2/3ATX power connectorsSee p. 2-7
JKBMS1Mouse/keyboard connectorsSee p. 2-9
USB 1.1 ConnectorsConnecting to USB devicesSee p. 2-10
COM A & COM BSerial port connectorSee p. 2-11
LPT1Parallel port connectorSee p. 2-12
FDD1Floppy disk drive connectorSee p. 2-13
IDE1& IDE2Hard disk connectorsSee p. 2-14
JFP1 & JFP2Front panel connectorsSee p. 2-15
CPU/SYS/PS FANFan power connectorsSee p. 2-16
JAUD1Front panel audio connectorSee p. 2-17
JBAT1Bluetooth connectorSee p. 2-18
JCD1CD connectorSee p. 2-19
JWR1Wake On Ring ConnectorSee p. 2-19
JIR1IrDA infrared module connectorSee p. 2-20
JCI1Chassis intrusion switch connectorSee p. 2-20
JRMS1Remote power on/off switchSee p. 2-21
JGS1Power saving switch connectorSee p. 2-21
JUSB1 & JUSB2Front USB 2.0 ConnectorsSee p. 2-22
JDB1D-Bracket connectorSee p. 2-24
JBAT1Clear CMOS jumperSee p. 2-25
J6Clear BIOS password jumperSee p. 2-26
J5BIOS flash jumperSee p. 2-26
J2LAN Enable/Disable JumperSee p. 2-27
J1RDRAM Over Voltage JumperSee p. 2-28
AGP SlotConnecting to AGP cardsSee p. 2-30
PCI SlotsConnecting to expansion cardsSee p. 2-30
CNR SlotConnecting to expansion cardsSee p. 2-30
Introduction
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Key Features
zATX Form Factor
zCPU: Intel
®
Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin package
zUSB PC to PC networking function (Optional)
zFuzzy Logic 4
zLive BIOS / Live Driver
zPC Alert™ III system hardware monitor
zD-LED/ D-Bracket (Optional)
zLAN/Modem Ring Wake Up Function
zSuspend to RAM/Disk
zPC2001 Compliant
zSTD/STR (S3/S4)
zChassis intrusion
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Introduction
MSI Special Features
T.O.P Tech™
The T.O.P TechTM is an extended sensing device that can 100% accurately detect the CPU’s temperature. You can find out the temperature on BIOS
setup menu. The PC AlertTM also provides the information.
CPU temperature on Setup menu
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Fuzzy Logic™ 4
The Fuzzy Logic™ 4 utility is a user friendly tool that allows users to
view and adjust the current system status. To overclock the CPU FSB (Front
Side Bus) frequency under the Windows operating system, click FSB and use
the right and left arrow keys to select the desired FSB, and then click Apply to
apply the new setup value. To enable the system running at the specified FSB
every time when you click Turbo, click Save to save the desired FSB first. If
you want to know the maximal CPU overclocking value, click Auto to start
testing. The CPU FSB will automatically increase the testing value until the PC
reboots. After rebooting, click Turbo to apply the test result. Click Default to
restore the default values.
Features:
z MSI Logolinks to the MSI Web site
z CPU Speedallows users to adjust the CPU speed through CPU
Multiplier and FSB
z Voltageallows user to adjust the voltage of CPU/Memory/AGP
z MSI Infoprovides information about the mainboard, BIOS and OS
z CPU Infoprovides detailed information about the CPU
z CPU Fan Speed shows the current running speed of CPU Fan
z CPU Temp.shows the current CPU temperature
Note: To adjust the options under CPU Speed and Voltage, use the
right and left arrow keys to select the desired value and then click
Apply to run the setup value.
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Introduction
PC Alert™ III
The PC AlertTM III is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The
utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware
status during real time operation:
* monitor CPU & system temperatures
* monitor fan speed(s)
* monitor system voltage
* monitor chassis intrusion
If one of the items above is abnormal,
the program main screen will be immediately
shown on the screen, with the abnormal item
highlighted in red. This will continue to be
shown until users disable the warning.
Note: Items shown on PC Alert III vary depending on your system’s
status.
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Live BIOS™/Live Driver™
The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used to detect
and update your BIOS/drivers online so that you don’t need
to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the
whole Web site. To use the function, you need to install the
“MSI Live Update Series 2” application. After installation, the
“MSI Live Update Series 2” icon (as shown on the right) will
appear on the screen.
Double click the “MSI Live Update Series 2” icon, and the following
screen will appear:
Five buttons are placed on the leftmost pane of the screen. Click the desired
button to start the update process.
zz
z Live BIOS – Updates the BIOS online.
zz
zz
z Live Driver – Updates the drivers online.
zz
zz
z Live VGA BIOS – Updates the VGA BIOS online.
zz
zz
z Live VGA Driver – Updates the VGA driver online.
zz
zz
z Live Utility – Updates the utilities online.
zz
If the product you purchased does not support any of the functions listed
above, a “sorry” message is displayed. For more information on the update
instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to the “Live Update Series
Guide” under the “Manual” Tab.
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Introduction
Live Monitor™
The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the search
for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the MSI Web site. To use
the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update Series 2”
application. After the installation, the “MSI Live Monitor” icon
(as shown on the right) will appear on the screen. Double click
this icon to run the application.
Double click the “MSI Live Monitor” icon at the lower-right corner
of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will appear. You can specify how
often the system will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version, or
change the LAN settings right from the dialog box.
You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to perform the functions
listed below:
zz
z Auto Search – Searches for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately.
zz
zz
z View Last Result – Allows you to view the last search result if there is any.
zz
zz
z Preference – Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule.
zz
zz
z Exit – Exits the Live Monitor™ application.
zz
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D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional)
D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which
use graphic signal display to help users understand their system. The LEDs
provide up to 16 combinations of signals to debug the system. The 4 LEDs can
detect all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures.
This special feature is very useful for overclocking users. These users can use
the feature to detect if there are any problems or failures.
D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec.
D-Bracket™ 2
1 2
3 4
Red
Green
D-Bracket™ 2 Description
System Power ON
1 2
3 4
Early Chipset Initialization
Memory Detection Test
Testing VGA BIOS
- The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or
not installed properly.
- Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang if the
memory module is damaged or not installed properly.
Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for fast booting.
Initializing Keyboard Controller.
- This will start writing VGA sign-on message to the screen.
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D-Bracket™ 2 Description
Processor Initialization
1 2
3 4
Initializing Video Interface
BIOS Sign On
Testing Base and Extended Memory
Initializing Hard Drive Controller
Initializing Floppy Drive Controller
Boot Attempt
Operating System Booting
- This will show information regarding the processor (like
brand name, system bus, etc…)
Testing RTC (Real Time Clock)
- This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video
onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter.
- This will start showing information about logo, processor
brand name, etc….
- Testing base memory from 240K to 640K and extended
memory above 1MB using various patterns.
Assign Resources to all ISA.
- This will initialize IDE drive and controller.
- This will initializing Floppy Drive and controller.
- This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.
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Chapter 2.
Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components
and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in
the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static
electricity may damage the components.
This chapter contains the following topics:
Central Processing Unit: CPU2 -2
Memory Installation2-5
Power Supply2-7
Back Panel2- 9
Connectors2-13
Jumpers2-25
Slots2-29
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CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478
1. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
2. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure
to raise the lever up to a 90degree angle.
3. Look for the cut edge. The cut
edge should point towards the
lever pivot. The CPU can only
fit in the correct orientation.
4. If the CPU is correctly
installed, the pins should be
completely embedded into the
socket and can not be seen.
Please note that any violation
of the correct installation
procedures may cause
permanent damages to your
mainboard.
5. Press the CPU down firmly into
the socket and close the lever.
As the CPU is likely to move
while the lever is being closed,
always close the lever with
your fingers pressing tightly
on top of the CPU to make sure
the CPU is properly and
completely embedded into the
socket.
Sliding
Plate
Dot / Cut edge
Dot / Cut edge
Dot / Cut edge
Open Lever
90 degree
Correct CPU placement
Press down
the CPU
O
X
Incorrect CPU placement
Close
Lever
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Hardware Setup
Installing the CPU Fan
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher
performance, thermal managment becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the
CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan:
1. Locate the CPU and its retention
mechanism on the motherboard.
retention mechanism
3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink.
Press down the fan until its four clips
get wedged in the holes of the retention mechanism.
2. Position the heatsink onto the reten-
tion mechanism.
4. Press the two levers down to fasten
the fan. Each lever can be pressed
down in only ONE direction.
levers
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5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector
on the board.
fan power cable
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
IfCPU Clock=100MHz
Core/Bus ratio=17
then CPU core speed=Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
=100MHz x 17
=1.7GHz
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking.
WARNING!
However, please make sure your components are able to
tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking.
Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks
caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.
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Hardware Setup
Memory Installation
The mainboard provides 4 gold-lead sockets for 184-pin RIMM modules.
To operate properly, at least two RIMM modules must be installed. The
mainboard supports the memory size up to 2 GB.
RIMM Slots
(RIMM 1~4)
Memory Population Rules
z Support RIMM only.
z T o operate properly, make sure that the RIMM banks are using the same
type and equal size density memory.
z Support PC600/PC800 RIMM.
z Support up to 16 Direct Rambus Device.
z Support ECC Single bit Correction and Multiple bit error detection
(Setting in BIOS).
z Install two RIMM modules either on “RIMM 1and RIMM 2” or on
“RIMM3 and RIMM4” slots.
About RIMM Module
RIMM module is a module integrated with RDRAM chips. It is similar to
a DIMM package but uses different pin settings. Rambus trademarked the term
RIMM as an entire word for a module using Rambus technology.
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Installing RIMM Modules
Y ou can install two or four RIMM modules in the following combination:
DIMM Socket Memory Module Total Memory
Socket 1
(Bank 0 & Bank 1)
Socket 2
(Bank 2 & Bank 3)
Socket 3
(Bank 4 & Bank 5)
Socket 4
(Bank 6 & Bank 7)
Total System Memory 64MB ~ 2GB
Note: If only two RIMM slots are
populated, you must install C-RIMM
(Continuity RIMM) modules on the other
unused RIMM slots. A C-RIMM module is a dummy module for continuing
the signal connection.
32MB, 64MB, 128MB,
256MB, 512MB
32MB, 64MB, 128MB,
256MB, 512MB
32MB, 64MB, 128MB,
256MB, 512MB
32MB, 64MB, 128MB,
256MB, 512MB
32MB ~ 512MB
32MB ~ 512MB
32MB ~ 512MB
32MB ~ 512MB
C-RIMM Module
1. The RIMM slot has 2 Notch
Keys, so the RIMM memory
module can only fit in one
orientation.
RIMM Module
3. The plastic clips at sides of the
RIMM slot will automatically
close.
2. Insert the RIMM memory module
vertically into the RIMM slot.
Then push it in.
4. If you won’t insert any RIMM
modules on the other two RIMM
slots, you must install C-RIMM
modules on the empty slots.
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Power Supply
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To
connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plugs of the power supply is
inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down
the power supply firmly into the connector. The power connector supports
instant power on function which means that system will boot up immediately
when the power supply connector is inserted on the board.
113.3V
12-12V
13GND
14PS_ON
15GND
16GND
17GND
18-5V
195 V
205 V
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ATX 12V Power Connector: JPWR3
Attaching the ATX power supply to the connector help offer sufficient
voltage to Pentium 4 CPU. This power connector also supports instant poweron function.
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JPWR3
PINSIGNAL
1GND
2GND
312V
412V
A TX 5V/3V Power Connector: JPWR2
The mainboard provides an extra 5V/3V power connector for you to
connect to the ATX power supply.
JPWR2
PINSIGNAL
1GND
2GND
3GND
2-8
6
1
PINSIGNAL
43.3V
53.3V
65V
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Back Panel
The Back Panel provides the following connectors:
Hardware Setup
Mouse
Parallel
LAN
(Optional)
MIC
USB Ports
Keyboard
COM ACOM B
USB Ports
L-in
L-out
Mouse Connector: JKBMS1
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for
attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this
connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:
Pin Definition
6
4
2
PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)
5
3
1
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1Mouse DATA Mouse DATA
2NCNo connection
3GNDGround
4VCC+5V
5Mouse ClockMouse clock
6NCNo connection
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Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector
for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into
this connector.
Pin Definition
6
4
2
5
3
1
PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)
PINSIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1Keyboard DAT A Keyboard DATA
2NC No connection
3GND Ground
4VCC +5V
5Keyboard Clock Keyboard clock
6NC No connection
USB 1.1 Connectors
The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface)
Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse
or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into
ths connector.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
USB Ports
USB Port Description
PINSIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1VCC+5V
2-Data 0Negative Data Channel 0
3+Data0Positive Data Channel 0
4GNDGround
5VCC+5V
6-Data 1Negative Data Channel 1
7+Data 1Positive Data Channel 1
8GNDGround
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Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B
The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors for serial port COM
A and COM B. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that
send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial
devices directly to them.
Pin Definition
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
9-Pin Male DIN Connectors
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1DCDData Carry Detect
2SINSerial In or Receive Data
3SOUTSerial Out or Transmit Data
4DTRData T erminal Ready)
5GNDGround
6DSRData Set Ready
7RTSRequest T o Send
8CTSClear To Send
9RIRing Indicate
Audio Port Connectors
Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for
external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for
microphones.
MIC
Line In
1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors
Line Out
Note: Details on the application of 6-channel audio can be acquired
by installing the CMI8738 Audio Driver on the CD-ROM (enclosed in
the product package).
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Parallel Port Connector: LPT1
The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector for LPT. A
parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port
(EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case,
modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System F AN.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that
supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.
FDD1
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Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100
controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA/33/66/100
function. Y ou can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy
(reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. These connectors support the
provided IDE hard disk cable.
IDE2 IDE1
IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can
connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard
drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly.
IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.
TIP:
If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the
second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the
hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper
setting instructions.
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Hardware Setup
Front Panel Connector: JFP1 and JFP2 (Optional Intel
spec)
This connector is for electrical connection to the front panel switches
and LEDs.
JFP1
(Intel spec)
1
2
109
JFP2
12
Power
LED
Power
Switch
Speaker
87
HDD
LED
Reset
Switch
Power
LED
JFP1 Pin Definition
PINSIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1HD_LED_P Hard disk LED pull-up
2FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
3HD_LED_N Hard disk active LED
4FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
5RST_SW_1 Reset Switch 1
6PWR_SW_P Power Switch high reference pull-up
7RST_SW_2 Reset Switch 2
8PWR_SW_N Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND
9RSVD_DNU Reserved. Do not use.
JFP2 Pin Definition
PIN SIGNALPIN SIGNAL
1GND2SPK3SLED4BUZ+
5PLED6BUZ7NC8SPK+
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Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN/SYSFAN/PSFAN
The CPUF AN (processor fan), SYSF AN (system fan) and PSFAN (power
supply fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head
connector. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that
the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire
is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System
Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan
with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.
GND
+12V
SENSOR
CPUFAN
GND
+12V
SENSOR
PSFAN
GND
+12V
SENSOR
SYSFAN
Note:
1. Always consult the vendor for proper CPU cooling fan.
2. CPU Fan supports the fan control. You can install the PC Alert
utility that will automatically control the CPU Fan speed according to the actual CPU temeperature.
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Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 (Optional Intel spec)
This connector allows you to connect to the front panel audio.
JAUD1
1
9
2
10
Pin Definition
PINSIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1AUD_MIC Front panel microphone input signal
2AUD_GND Ground used by analog audio circuits
3AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone power
4AUD_VCC Filtered +5V used by analog audio circuits
5AUD_FPOUT_R Right channel audio signal to front panel
6AUD_RET_R Right channel audio signal return from front panel
7HP_ON Reserved for future use to control headphone amplifier
8KEY No pin
9AUD_FPOUT_L Left channel audio signal to front panel
10AUD_RET_L Left channel audio signal return from front panel
Note:
If you don’t want to connect to the front audio
9
header, pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered
in order to have signal output directed to the
rear audio ports. Otherwise, the Line-Out connector on the back panel will not function.
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Bluetooth Connector: JBT1 (Optional)
This connector is used to connect a bluetooth module for wireless
Note: Because the bluetooth connector shares the USB1.1
connector, the upper USB1 USB 1.1 port will not function
when you attach a bluetooth module to this connector.
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CD-In Connector: JCD1
JCD1 connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.
R
GND
L
JCD1
Wake On Ring Connector: JWR1
This connector allows you to connect to a modem card with Wake On
Ring function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is received through the modem card.
1
JWR1
Note: Modem wake-up signal is active “low”.
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GND
MDM_WAKEUP
NC
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IrDA Infrared Module Connector: JIR1
This connector allows you to connect to an IrDA Infrared module. You
must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function.
1
JIR1
Pin Signal
1VCC
2NC
3IRRX
4GND
5IRTX
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1
The connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is
opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show
a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the
BIOS utility and clear the record.
JCI1
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Remote Power On/Off Switch Connector: JRMS1
Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. When OFF, pressing the button can turn the system on. When ON, pressing the button once will make the
system enter the sleep/suspend state. If the button is pressed for more than
four seconds, the system will be turned off. To change the setup, go to the
BIOS Power Management Setup.
JRMS1
Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1
Attach a power saving switch to this connector. Pressing the switch
once will have the system enter the sleep/suspend state. Press any key to wake
up the system.
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Front USB 2.0 Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 (Optional)
The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers USB1 & USB2 (optional
USB 2.0 Bracket available). USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up
to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1,
and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USBHDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. Both
USB1 & USB3 are compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design
Guide.
2. Locate the JUSB1 and JUSB2 pin headers on the motherboard.
3. Connect the USB cables from USB 2.0 bracket to the JUSB1 and JUSB2 pin
headers separately. The blue connector of the USB bracket should be attached to the blue pin header on the board, and the yellow connector to the
yellow pin header on the board.
Connected to JUSB1 & JUSB2 separately
USB 2.0 Bracket
4. Place the USB 2.0 bracket into the appropriate slot of the system case.
Note: The USB 2.0 controller is backwards compatible
with USB 1.1 spec. To use the USB 2.0 ports, you still
need to install USB 2.0 driver, which is supplied by
Microsoft for Windows® 2000 and XP. If you have any
problems regarding USB 2.0 driver, please visit Microsoft
website for more information.
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D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1
The D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB Bracket that supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0
spec. It integrates four LEDs and allows users to identify system problems
through 16 various combinations of LED signals. For definitions of 16 signal
combinations, please refer to D-Bracket™ 2 in Chapter 1.
JDB1 Pin Definition
PinSignal
1DBG1 (high for green color)
2DBR1 (high for red color)
3DBG2 (high for green color)
4DBR2 (high for red color)
5DBG3 (high for green color)
1
9
2
10
JDB1
6DBR3 (high for red color)
7DBG4 (high for green color)
8DBR4 (high for red color)
9Key
10NC
Connected to JDB1
Connected to USB1
D-Bracket™ 2
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Jumpers
The motherboard provides one jumper for you to set the computer’s
function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function
through the use of the jumper.
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external
battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the
system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. That battery has
long life time for at least 5 years. If you want to clear the system configuration,
use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. Follow the instructions
below to clear the data:
1
3
Keep Data
WARNING!
1
3
Clear Data
1
JBAT1
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the
system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid
clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will
damage the mainboard.
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Clear BIOS Password Jumper: J6
The jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. T o clear the password,
open the jumper and restart your computer.
Normal
J6
Clear
BIOS Flash Jumper: J5
This jumper is used to lock or unlock the boot block area on BIOS.
When unlocked, the BIOS boot block area can be updated. When locked, the
BIOS boot block area cannot be updated.
BIOS Flash
Locked
BIOS Flash
Unlocked
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LAN Enable/Disable Jumper: J2
The jumper is used to disable the onboard LAN function, and the status
should be set in the BIOS Setup program.
J2
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RDRAM Over Voltage Jumper: J1
The jumper is used to set the RDRAM voltage for overcolcking purpose.
1
J1
WARNING!
1
Normal
(2.6V)
1
3
Over Voltage
(2.58V)
1
3
Over Voltage
(2.68V)
This motherboard is designed to support over voltage.
However, please make sure your components are able
to tolerate such abnormal setting while doing over
voltage. Any attempt to operate beyond product
specification is not recommended. We do not guarantee
the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation
or beyond product specifications.
.
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Slots
The motherboard provides four 32-bit Master PCI Bus Slots, one AGP
and one CNR slot.
AGP Slot
PCI Slots
CNR Slot
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot
The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card only. AGP is an
interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.
It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly
access main memory. The slot only supports 1.5V 4x AGP card.
PCI Slots
Four PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your
needs. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug
the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion
card to make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion
card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.
CNR (Communication Network Riser) Slot
The CNR slot allows you to insert the CNR expansion cards. CNR is a
specially designed network, audio, or modem riser card for ATX family
motherboards. Its main processing is done through software and controlled by
the motherboard’s chipset.
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PCI Interrupt Request Routing
The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q,
are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the
microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus as
follows:
The mainboard uses AWARD® BIOS Setup program that provides a
Setup utility for users to modify the basic system configuration. The information is stored in a battery-backed CMOS RAM so it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
This chapter provides you with the overview of the BIOS Setup program.
It contains the following topics:
Entering Setup3-2
Control Keys3-2
Getting Help3-3
The Main Menu3-4
Standard CMOS Features3-6
Advanced BIOS Features3-8
Advanced Chipset Features3-12
Integrated Peripherals3-14
Power Management Setup3-19
PNP/PCI Configurations3-23
PC Health Status3-25
Frequency/Voltage Control3-26
High System Performance3-28
Load Optimized Defaults3-29
Set Supervisor/User Password3-30
Save & Exit Setup3-32
Exit Without Saving3-33
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Entering Setup
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)
process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to
enter Setup.
Press DEL to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter
Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET
button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>,
<Alt>, and <Delete> keys.
Control Keys
<↑>
<↓>
<←>
<→>
<Enter> Select the item
<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu
<+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page
<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page
<F6> Load the default CMOS value from Fail-Safe default table, only for
<F7> Load Optimized defaults
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes and exit
Move to the previous item
Move to the next item
Move to the item in the left hand
Move to the item in the right hand
Setup Menu
Setup Menu
Option Page Setup Menu
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Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is theMain Menu.
Main Menu
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use
the control keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the high-
lighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Sub-Menu
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown
in the right view) appears to the left of certain
fields that means a sub-menu containing additional options can be launched from this
field. You can use control keys ( ↑↓ ) to high-
light the field and press <Enter> to call up the
sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys
to enter values and move from field to field
within a sub-menu. If you want to return to
the main menu, just press <Esc >.
General Help <F1>
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this
screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the
appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen.
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The Main Menu
Once you enter Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1)
will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve
setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items
and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Standard CMOS Features
Use this Menu for basic system configurations.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your
system’s performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.
PnP/PCI Configurations
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
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PC Health Status
This entry shows your PC health status.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.
High System Performance
Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but
the system stability may be affected.
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for optimal and
stable system operations.
Set Supervisor/User Password
Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords.
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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Standard CMOS Features
The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 10 categories.
Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow
keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select
the value you want in each item.
Date
The date format is <day><month> <date> <year>.
day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
month The month from Jan. through Dec.
date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
year The year, depends on the year of the BIOS
Time
The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select Manual, None, Auto type. Note that the
specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will
not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your
hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define
your own drive type manually.
If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the follow-
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ing items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information
should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the
system manufacturer.
If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”.
If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None”.
Access ModeThe settings are CHS, LBA, Large, Auto.
CapacityThe formatted size of the storage device.
CylinderNumber of cylinders.
HeadNumber of heads.
PrecompWrite precompensation.
Landing ZoneCylinder location of the landing zone.
SectorNumber of sectors.
Drive A/B
This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available
options are None, 360K, 5.25 in., 1.2M, 5.25 in., 720K, 3.5 in., 1.44M, 3.5 in.,
2.88M, 3.5 in.
Video
The setting controls the type of video adapter used for the primary monitor of
the system. Available options are EGA/VGA , CGA 40, CGA 80 and Mono.
Halt On
The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at
boot. Available options are:
All ErrorsThe system stops when any error is detected.
No ErrorsThe system doesn’t stop for any detected error.
All, But KeyboardThe system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.
All, But DisketteThe system doesn’t stop for a disk error.
All, But Disk/KeyThe system doesn’t stop for either a disk or a
keyboard error.
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Advanced BIOS Features
Virus Warning
The setting is to set the virus warning feature for IDE hard disk boot sector
protection. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this
area is made, BIOS will display a warning message on the screen and beep.
Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
BIOS Flash Write Control
This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized
users or computer viruses. When disabled, the BIOS' data cannot be changed
when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you'll need to enable this BIOS Flash Write Control function.
Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional
DRAM (system memory). When the CPU requests data, the system transfers
the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster
access by the CPU. This setting enables/disables the internal cache (also known
as L1 or level 1 cache) and external cache (also known as L2 or level 2 cache).
Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
Quick Power On Self Test
The option speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the
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computer. When setting the item to Enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some
check items during POST. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
First/Second/Third Boot Device
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts
to load the disk operating system. The settings are:
FloppyThe system will boot from floppy drive.
LS120The system will boot from LS-120 drive.
HDD-0The system will boot from the first HDD.
SCSIThe system will boot from the SCSI.
CDROMThe system will boot from the CD-ROM.
HDD-1The system will boot from the second HDD.
HDD-2The system will boot from the third HDD.
HDD-3The system will boot from the fourth HDD.
ZIP100The system will boot from ATAPI ZIP drive.
USB-FDDThe system will boot from the USB FDD.
USB-ZIPThe system will boot from the USB ZIP drive.
USB-CDROMThe system will boot from the USB CD-ROM
USB-HDDThe system will boot from the USB HDD.
LANThe system will boot from the Network drive.
DisabledDisable this sequence.
Boot Other Device
Setting the option to Enabled allows the system to try to boot from other
device if the system fails to boot from the First/Second/Third boot device.
Swap Floppy Drive
Setting to Enabled will swap floppy drives A: and B:.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Setting to Enabled will make BIOS seek floppy drive A: before booting the
system. Settings: Disabled and Enabled.
Boot Up NumLock Status
This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on.
Setting to On will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on.
Setting to Off will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.
Setting options: On, Off.
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Gate A20 Option
This item is to set the Gate A20 status. A20 refers to the first 64KB of extended
memory. When the default value Fast is selected, the Gate A20 is controlled by
Port92 or chipset specific method resulting in faster system performance. When
Normal is selected, A20 is controlled by a keyboard controller or chipset
hardware.
Typematic Rate Setting
This setting is used to enable or disable the typematic rate setting including
Typematic Rate & Typematic Delay.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
After Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate
(characters/second) at which the keys are accelerated. Settings: 6, 8, 10, 12,15, 20, 24 and 30.
Typematic Delay (Msec)
This item allows you to select the delay between when the key was first pressed
and when the acceleration begins. Settings: 250, 500, 750 and 1000.
Security Option
This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are described below:
OptionDescription
SetupThe password prompt appears only when end users try to
run Setup.
SystemA password prompt appears every time when the com-
puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.
APIC Mode
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable
Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is
able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs
resources for the system. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.
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MPS Version Control For OS
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification)
version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS
version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to
use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: 1.4 and 1.1.
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM greater than
64MB. Setting options: Non-OS2, OS2.
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that
monitors your disk status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to move data from a hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before
the hard disk becomes offline. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
Report No FDD For WIN 95
For compatibility with Windows 95 logo certification, select Yes to release IRQ6
when the system contains no floppy drive. When this setting is set to Yes,
users have to select Disabled for the Onboard FDC Controller in the Integrated Peripherals menu. Setting options: Yes, No.
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Advanced Chipset Features
The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of
the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the
computer.
Choose the “ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES” from the Main Menu and
the following screen will appear.
Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
RDRAM Bus Frequency
This setting allows you to set the bus frequency for installed RDRAM. Setting
options: Auto, 533MHz, 400 MHz, 300 MHz.
DRAM Data Integrity Mode
Select ECC (Error-Checking & Correcting Code) or Non-ECC according to the
type of DRAM installed.
System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh,
resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this
memory area, a system error may result. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
Video BIOS Cacheable
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS ROM at C0000h to C7FFFh,
resulting in better video performance. However, if any program writes to this
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memory area, a system error may result. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
Video RAM Cacheable
Selecting Enabled allows caching of the video memory (RAM) at A0000h to
AFFFFh, resulting in better video performance. However, if any program writes
to this memory area, a memory access error may result. Setting options:
Disabled, Enabled.
Delayed Transaction
The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delayed
transactions cycles so that transactions to and from the ISA bus are buffered
and PCI bus can perform other transactions while the ISA transaction is
underway. Select Enabled to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
AGP Aperture Size (MB)
This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP for
video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range
dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture
range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation. The option allows the
selection of an aperture size of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, and
256MB.
Delay Prior to Thermal
When the CPU temperature reaches a factory preset level, a thermal monitoring
mechanism will be enabled following the appropriate timing delay specified in
this field. With the thermal monitoring enabled, clock modulation controlled by
the processor’s internal thermal sensor is also activated to keep the processor
within allowable temperature limit. Setting options: 4 Mins, 8 Mins, 16 Mins,
32 Mins.
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Integrated Peripherals
On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for
two IDE channels. Choose Enabled to activate each channel separately.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
The four items allow you to set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for
each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes0~4 provide increased performance. In Auto mode, BIOS automatically determines the best mode for each IDE device.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
Ultra DMA implementation is possible only if your IDE device supports it and
your operating environment contains a DMA driver. If both your hard drive
and software support Ultra DMA 33/66/100, select Auto to enable BIOS support.
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USB/USB2 Controller
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller
and you have USB peripherals. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled.
USB Keyboard Support
Set to Enabled if your need to use an USB keyboard in the operating system
that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO
Unix.
USB Mouse Support
Set to Enabled if your need to use an USB mouse in the operating system that
does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
USB 2.0 Controller
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
controller and you have USB 2.0 peripherals. Setting options: Enabled,Disabled.
Init Display First
This item specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Settings:
PCI Slot and AGP.
AC’97 Audio
Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If the
device is detected, the onboard AC’97 (Audio Codec’97) controller will be
enabled; if not, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other
controller cards to connect an audio device. Settings: Auto, Disabled.
AC’97 Modem
Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether a modem is used. If a modem is
used, the onboard MC’97 (Modem Codec’97) controller will be enabled; if not,
it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other controller cards to
connect to a modem. Settings: Auto, Disabled.
Onboard Sound (CMedia8738)
This setting enables/disables the onboard sound chip CMedia8738. The
onboard audio controller will be enabled if the device is detected. If you want
to use other controller cards to connect an audio device, diable the controller.
Settings: Auto, Disabled.
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IDE HDD Block Mode
This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data
to and from the hard disk drive. Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands or multiple sector read/write. Enabled enables IDE controller to
use block mode; Disabled allows the controller to use standard mode.
POWER ON Function
This controls which part on the PS/2 mouse or keyboard can power on the
system. Settings: Password, Hot KEY, Mouse Left, Mouse Right, Any Key,BUTTON ONLY and Keyboard 98.
KB Power ON Password
If POWER ON Function is set to Password, then you can set a password in the
field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system.
Hot Key Power ON
If POWER ON Function is set to Hot KEY, you can assign a hot key combination in the field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system. Settings: Ctrl-F1 through Ctrl-F12.
Onboard FDC Controller
The item is used to enable or disable the onboard Floppy controller. Select
Enabled when you have installed a floppy disk drive and want to use it.
Onboard Serial Port 1/2
The items specify the base I/O port address and IRQ for the onboard Serial Port
A/Serial Port B. Selecting Auto allows BIOS to automatically determine the
correct base I/O port address. Settings: Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3 and Auto.
UART Mode Select
The field allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port “COM B”.
Settings are:
Normal:RS-232C Serial Port
IrDA:IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port
ASKIR: Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port
RxD, TxD Active
This setting controls the receiving and transmitting speed of the IR peripheral
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in use. Setting options: Hi/Hi, Hi/Lo, Lo/Hi, Lo/Lo.
IR Transmission Delay
This setting determines whether the IR transmission rate will be delayed while
converting to receiving mode. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
UR2 Duplex Mode
This setting controls the operating mode of IR transmission/reception. Setting
options: Full, Half. Under Full Duplex mode, synchronous, bi-directional trans-
mission/reception is allowed. Under Half Duplex mode, only asynchronous, bidirectional transmission/reception is allowed.
Use IR Pins
Please consult your IR peripheral documentation to select the correct setting
of the TxD and RxD signals. Setting options: RxD2/TxD2, IR-Rx2Tx2.
Onboard Parallel Port
This specifies the I/O port address and IRQ of the onboard parallel port. Settings:
378/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7 and Disabled.
Parallel Port Mode
SPP : Standard Parallel Port
EPP : Enhanced Parallel Port
ECP : Extended Capability Port
ECP + EPP: Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port
SPP/EPP/ECP/ECP+EPP/Normal
To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose
“SPP.” To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP mode simultaneously,
choose “EPP.” By choosing “ECP”, the onboard parallel port will operate
in ECP mode only. Choosing “ECP + EPP” will allow the onboard parallel
port to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously.
EPP Mode Select
The onboard parallel port is EPP Spec. compliant, so after the user chooses the
onboard parallel port with the EPP function, the following message will be
displayed on the screen: “EPP Mode Select.” At this time either EPP 1.7 spec or
EPP 1.9 spec can be chosen.
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ECP Mode Use DMA
The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel
port with the ECP feature. After selecting it, the following message will appear:
“ECP Mode Use DMA.” At this time, the user can choose between DMA
channel 3 or 1.
PWRON After PWR-Fail
This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or
interrupts occurs. Available settins are:
OffLeaves the computer in the power off state.
OnReboots the computer.
Former-StsRestores the system to the status before power failure or
interrupt occurs.
Game Port Address
This setting disables or assigns an address for the onboard game/midi port.
Settings: Disabled, 201, 209.
Midi Port Address
This setting specifies the base I/O port address for the onboard midi port.
Settings: Disabled, 330, 300, 290.
Midi Port IRQ
This setting specifies which IRQ the midi port will use. Settings: 5, 10.
Power Status Led
This item sets how the system uses Power LED on the case to indicate the
suspend/sleep state. Settings are:
SingleThe Power LED blinks to indicate the suspend/sleep
state.
DualThe Power LED changes its color to indicate the sus-
pend/sleep state.
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Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most
effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own
style of computer use.
ACPI Function
This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power
Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware,
such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Enabled. Settings: Enabled and
Disabled.
ACPI Suspend Type
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Options are:
S1 (POS)The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no
system context (CPU or chipset) is lost and hardware
maintains all system context.
S3 (STR)The S3 sleep mode is a power-down state in which power
is supplied only to essential components such as main
memory and wake-capable devices and all system con-
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text is saved to main memory. The information stored in
memory will be used to restore the PC to the previous
state when an “wake up” event occurs.
Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume
This item allows the system to initialize the VGA BIOS from S3 (Suspend to
RAM) sleep state. Setting options: Auto, Yes, No.
Power Management
This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related
to these modes: Suspend Mode and HDD Power Down. There are three options for power management:
User Define Allows end users to configure each mode separately.
Min Saving Minimum Power Management. Suspend Mode = 1 Hour,
and HDD Power Down = 15 Min.
Max Saving Maximum Power Management. Suspend Mode = 1 Min,
and HDD Power Down = 1 Min.
Video Off Method
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
Blank ScreenThis option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
V/H SYNC+BlankThis selection will cause the system to turn off
the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports
and write blanks to the video buffer.
DPMSInitial display power management signaling.
Video Off In Suspend
This setting determines whether the monitor will be turned off during suspend
mode. Setting options: Yes, No.
Suspend Type
This setting allows you to select the type of Suspend mode. Setting options:
Stop Grant (saves the state of the entire system to disk and then powers off
the system), PwrOn Suspend (the CPU and core system remain powered on in
a very low-power mode).
Modem Use IRQ
Name the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the modem (if any) on your
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system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. Settings are
3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 and NA.
Suspend Mode
After the selected period of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut
off. Settings are Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 8 Min, 12 Min, 20 Min, 30Min, 40 Min and 1 Hour.
HDD Power Down
If HDD activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, the
hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.
Settings are Disabled and 1 through 15 Min.
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
This feature allows users to configure the power button function. Settings are:
Instant-OffThe power button functions as a normal power-on/-
off button.
Delay 4 Sec.When you press the power button, the computer
enters the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is
pressed for more than four seconds, the computer is
turned off.
Wake Up by PCI Card, Power On by Ring, Wake Up On LAN, USB KB WakeUp From S3
These fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving
modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or
component is detected.
Note: To use the function of “Power On by Ring”, you need to install a
modem/LAN card supporting power on function.
CPU THRM-Throttling
The item allows you to specify the CPU speed (at percentage) to which it will
slow down when the CPU reaches the predetermined overheat temperature.
Settings range from 12.5% to 87.5% at 12.5% increment.
Resume by Alarm
The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on
a scheduled time/date.
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Date (of Month) Alarm
The field specifies the date for Resume by Alarm. Settings: 0~31.
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
The field specifies the time for Resume by Alarm. Format is <hour>
<minute><second>.
Reload Global Timer Events: Primary IDE 0/1, Secondary IDE 0/1, FDD/
COM/LPT Port, PCI PIRQ [A-D]#
Global Timer Events are I/O events whose occurrence can prevent the system
from entering a power saving mode or can awaken the system from such a
mode. In effect, the system remains alert for anything which occurs to a device
that is configured as Enabled, even when the system is in a power down mode.
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PNP/PCI Configurations
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Com-
puter Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds
nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is
strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes
to the default settings.
Reset Configuration Data
Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a
new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict
that the operating system can not boot. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.
Resource Controlled By
The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all
of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability
means absolutely nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating
system such as Windows 95/98. If you set this field to “manual” choose specific resources by going into each of the sub menu that follows this field (a sub
menu is preceded by a “¾”). The settings are: Auto (ESCD), Manual.
IRQ Resources
The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual.
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Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list
IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the
type of device using the IRQ. Settings are:
PCI DeviceFor Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI
bus architecture.
ReservedThe IRQ will be reserved for further request.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
When set to Enabled, multiple VGA devices operating on different buses can
handle data from the CPU on each set of palette registers on every video
device. Bit 5 of the command register in the PCI device configuration space is
the VGA Palette Snoop bit (0 is disabled). For example, if there are two VGA
devices in the computer (one PCI and one ISA) and the:
VGA Palette Snoop
Bit Setting Action
DisabledData read or written by the CPU is only directed to the
PCI VGA device’s palette registers.
EnabledData read or written by the CPU is directed to both the
PCI VGA device’s palette registers and the ISA VGA
device’s palette registers, permitting the palette registers
of both VGA devices to be identical.
The setting must be set to Enabled if any ISA bus adapter in the system
requires VGA palette snooping.
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PC Health Status
This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system
status.
Chassis Intrusion Detect
Set this option to enable, reset, or disable the chassis intrusion detector. During Enabled, any intrusion on the system chassis will be recorded. The next
time you turn on the system, it will show a warning message. To be able to clear
those warnings, choose Reset. After clearing the message it will go back to
Enabled.
CPU Warning Temperature
If the CPU temperature reaches the upper limit preset in this setting, the warning mechanism will be activated. This helps you to prevent the CPU overheat
problem.
Current System/CPU Temperature, Current CPU/SYS/PWR FAN Speed,
Vcore, +1.80 V, Vio, +5 V, +12 V, -12 V, -5 V, VBAT(V), 5VSB(V)
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
Shutdown Temperature
The setting allows ACPI-aware OS to automatically shutdown if the system
temperature reaches a thermal level preset in the field. This can prevent the
system components from being damaged due to overheat.
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Frequency/Voltage Control
CPU Clock Ratio
This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock
speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed.
CPU Vcore Select
This setting allows you to set the CPU core voltage. Setting options: Default,
+25mV, +50mV, +75mV, +100mV, +125mV, +150mV.
Auto Detect PCI Clk
To reduce the occurrence of electromagnetic interference (EMI), the BIOS detects the presence or absence of components in PCI slots and turns off system
clock generator pulses to empty slots. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled.
Spread Spectrum
When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes)
of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the
spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI
problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and
performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, setting to Enabled for EMI
reduction. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clockspeed of
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25MHz (with a 1GHz CPU) which may just cause your overclocked processor
to lock up.
CPU Clock
This setting specifies the clock frequency of CPU host bus (FSB) and provides
a method for end-users to overclock the processor accordingly.
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High System Performance
This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to
the default High Performance values. The High Performance Defaults are the
default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for maximal system performance but will probably cause a stability issue.
When you select High System Performance, a message as below appears:
Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default BIOS values that enable the best system performance (better than the Optimized Defaults) but may result in the instability of
the system.
This setting is for experienced or overclocking users only. If the
system crashes or hangs after enabling the feature, please CLEAR
WARNING!
CMOS DATA to resolve the problem. For more information, refer to
Clear CMOS Jumper in Chapter 2.
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Load Optimized Defaults
This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to
the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values
also set by the mainboard manufacturer for both optimized and stable performance of the mainboard.
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:
Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal and
stable system performance.
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Set Supervisor/User Password
When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:
Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The
password typed now will clear any previously set password from CMOS
memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Re-type the password
and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not
enter a password.
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the
password. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled.
Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup
without entering any password.
When a password has been set, 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 have BIOS to request
a password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unauthorized
use of your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is
required is the Security Option of the Advanced BIOS Features menu. If the
Security Option is set to System, the password is required both at boot and at
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entry to Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when trying to
enter Setup.
About Supervisor Password & User Password:
Supervisor password : Can enter and change the settings of the
setup menus.
User password:Can only enter but do not have the right to
change the settings of the setup menus
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Save & Exit Setup
When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the
changes and quit. A message as below will appear on the screen:
Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup
changes to RTC CMOS.
Typing “N” will return to the Setup Utility.
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Exit Without Saving
When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon
the changes. A message as below will appear on the screen:
Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility without saving any changes
to RTC CMOS.
Typing “N” will return to the Setup Utility.
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Using 4-/6-channel Audio Function
Appendix A. Using 4-/6-channel Audio
Function
Using 4-/6-channel Audio Function
The mainboard comes with C-Media 6-channel audio function, which
allows you to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better space sound effect. The
section will tell you how to activate 4-/6-channel audio function.
The mainboard is able to transform the audio connectors on the back panel
from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel. To use the function, you need to install the
C-Media drivers.
T o install C-Media drivers:
1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will
automatically appear.
2. Click on C-Media Sound Drivers.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.
4. Restart the system.
Note: For Windows NT4.0, you need to install the C-Media Sound
Drivers manually.
Hardware Configuration
After installing the C-Media drivers, you can attach the speakers for 4-/6channel audio output. Always connect the speakers to the LINE OUT
connectors. Different connector configurations for 2-/4-/6-channel operations are listed below:
MIC
Line In
Line Out
2-Channel
In 2-channel configuration,
Line Out, Line In and MIC
functions all exist.
MIC
Line In
Line Out
4-Channel6-Channel
When set to 4-channel
configuration, LINE IN
function DOES NOT
WORK any more.
When set to 6-channel
configuration, LINE IN
and MIC functions DO
NOT WORK anymore.
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Line In
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Software Configuration
T o have 4-/6-channel audio work, you must set appropriate configuration in
the C-Media software application.
T o set the multi-channel configuration:
1. Click the C-Media Mixer icon from the window tray on the bottom.
2. The following screen appears. Click the indicated button.
Click here
3. The “Advanced” window appears.
4. Select 5.1 for 6-channel or 4 for 4-channel audio output.
5. Click OK.
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Glossary
Glossary
ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface)
This power management specification enables the OS (operating system) to control the
amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. Windows 98/98SE,
Windows 2000 and Windows ME can fully support ACPI to allow users managing the
system power flexibly.
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)
A new, high-speed graphics interface that based on PCI construction and designed
especially for the throughput demands of 3-D graphics. AGP provides a direct channel
(32-bit wide bus) between the display controller and main memory for high graphics
quality and performance.
ATX
A modern shape and layout of mainboard that supersedes the widely-used Baby AT
form factor. It improves many placement of components and makes a more efficient
design.
BIOS (basic input/output system)
On PCs, an essential software that contains all the control code of input/output interface (such as keyboard, disk drives, etc.). It executes hardware test on booting the
system, starts the OS, and provides an interface between the OS and the components.
The BIOS is stored in a ROM chip.
Bus
A set of hardware lines within the computer system, through which the data is transferred among different components. In a PC, the term bus usually refers to a local bus
that connects the internal components to the CPU and main memory.
Cache
A special memory subsystem that is used to speed up the data transfer. It stores the
contents of frequently accessed RAM locations and the addresses where these data
items are stored.
Chipset
A collection of integrated chips designed to perform one or more related functions. For
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example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiving data; a PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems.
CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
CMOS is a widely used type of semiconductor, which features high speed and low
power consumption. PCs usually contain a small amount of battery-powered CMOS
memory to retain the date, time, and system setup parameters.
COM
In MS-DOS system, the name of a serial communications port. DOS supports four
serial ports. For example, if a modem is connected to one serial port and a serial mouse
to another, they are identified as COM1 and COM2.
DIMM (dual in-line memory module)
A small circuit board that holds memory chips. A SIMM (single in-line memorymodule) has a 32-bit path to the memory chips whereas a DIMM has 64-bit path.
DRAM (Dynamic RAM)
A most common type of computer memory. It usually uses one transistor and a
capacitor to represent a bit. As the development of technology, the memory type and
specification used in computer becomes variety, such as SDRAM, DDR SDRAM, and
RDRAM. For further instruction, please see the table below:
Dynamic RAM (DRAM) Memory Technologies
Type
FPM (60,70ns)
EDO (50,60,70ns)
SDRAM (66MHz)
SDRAM (100MHz)
SDRAM (133MHz)
RDRAM (Direct Rambus)
DDR SDRAM (100MHz)
DDR SDRAM (133MHz)
* Memory channel width (64 bits started with 75MHz Pentium)
Source: Computer Desktop Encyclopedia
First Used
1990
1994
1996
1998
1999
1999
2000
2000
Clock Rate
25MHz
40MHz
66MHz
100MHz
133MHz
400MHz
100MHz
133MHz
Bus* Width
64 bits
64 bits
64 bits
64 bits
64 bits
16 bits
64 bits
64 bits
G-2
Peak
Bandwidth
200 MBps
320 MBps
528 MBps
800 MBps
1.1 GBps
1.6 GBps
1.6 GBps
2.1 GBps
Volts
5v
5v
3.3v
3.3v
3.3v
2.5v
3.3v
3.3v
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ECC Memory (error correcting code memory)
A type of memory that contains special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data and
correcting the errors on the fly.
IDE (Integrated DriveElectronics)
A type of disk-drive interface widely used to connect hard disks, CD-ROMs and tape
drives to a PC, in which the controller electronics is integrated into the drive itself,
eliminating the need for a separate adapter card. The IDE interface is known as the
ATA (AT Attachment) specification.
IEEE 1394
A new, high speed external bus standard, also known as FireWire or iLink, which
supports data transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps for connecting up to 63 external
devices.
IrDA (Infrared Data Association)
A group of device vendors, including computer, component and telecommunications,
who have developed a standard for transmitting data via infrared light waves. This
enables you to transfer data from one device to another without any cables.
LAN (local area network)
A computer network that covers a relatively smaller area, such as in a building or an
enterprise. It is made up of servers, workstations, shared resources, a network operating system and a communications link. These individual PCs and devices on a LAN
are known as “nodes”, and are connected by cables to access data and devices anywhere on the LAN, so that many users can share expensive devices and data.
LED (light emitting diode)
A semiconductor device that converts electrical energy into light. Since it lights up
(usually red) when electricity is passed through it, it is usually used for the activity
lights on computer’s component, such as disk drivers.
LPT (line printer terminal)
Logical device name for a line printer; a name reserved by the MS-DOS for up to three
parallel printer ports: LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3. It is frequently used by the OS to
identify a printer.
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PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
A local bus standard developed by Intel that first appeared on PCs in late 1993. PCI
provides “plug and play” capability and allows IRQs to be shared. The PCI controller
can exchange data with the system's CPU either 32 bits or 64 bits at a time.
PnP (Plug and Play)
A set of specifications that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with
peripherals. The user can "plug" in a peripheral device and "play" it without configuring the system manually. To implement this useful feature, both the BIOS that supports PnP and a PnP expansion card are required.
POST (Power On Self Test)
During booting up your system, the BIOS executes a series of diagnostic tests, include
checking the RAM, the keyboard, the disk drives, etc., to see if they are properly
connected and operating.
PS/2 Port
A type of port developed by IBM for connecting a mouse or keyboard to a PC. The
PS/2 port supports a mini DIN plug containing just 6 pins. Most modern PCs equipped
with PS/2 ports so that the special port can be used by another device, such as a
modem.
USB (universal serial bus)
A hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick,
etc. USB provides a maximum bandwidth of 12 Mbit/sec (Mbps) for connecting up to
127 peripheral devices to PC. USB features hot swap capability and multiple data
streams, allows external devices to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the
system off.
Virus
A program or a piece of code that infects computer files by inserting in those files
copies of itself. The virus code is buried within an existing program, and is activated
when that program is executed. All the viruses are man-made, and often have damaging
side effects.
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