MSI ATX BX13, MS-6163 User Manual

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The MICRO A TX BX13 mainboard is a high-performance personal computer mainboard based on the Intel® Pentium® II processor . The Intel® Pentium® II processor supports MMX

TM

(Multimedia Extension) technology.

The mainboard uses the highly integrated Intel® 82443BX AGP chipset to support the PCI/ISA and Green standards, and to provide the Host/AGP bridge. The Intel® 82371EB chipset integrates all system control functions such as ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). The ACPI provides more Energy Saving Features for the OSPM(OS Direct Power Management) function. The Intel® 82371EB chipset also improves the IDE transfer rate by supporting Ultra DMA/33 IDE that transfers data at the rate of 33MB/s.

The mainboard also supports the System Hardware Monitor Controller. Its functions include: CPU /power supply/chassis fan revolution detect, CPU/ system voltage monitor, system temperature monitor, chassis intrusion detect and TOP TECH II as an optional function.

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1.1 Mainboard Features

CPU

l Slot 1 for Intel

®

Pentium® II/CeleronTM processor .

l Supports 233MHz, 266MHz, 300MHz, 333MHz, 350MHz, 400MHz,

450MHz, and faster .

Chipset

l Intel

®

82443BX/PIIX4E chipset.

FSB (Front Side Bus)

l 66.6MHz, 100MHz and faster clocks are supported.

Main Memory

l Supports six memory banks using three 168-pin unbuffered DIMM. l Supports a maximum memory size of 384MB (8M x 8) or 768MB (16M x 4)

registered DIMM only .

l Supports ECC(1-bit Error Code Correct) function. l Supports 3.3v SDRAM DIMM.

Slots

l One AGP slot.

- AGP specification compliant

- AGP 66/133MHz 3.3v device support

l Five 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots and two 16-bit ISA Bus slots (wherein

one slot is shared). *See Chapter 2-27 for further details on PCI slots.

l Supports 3.3v/5v PCI bus Interface.

On-Board IDE

l An IDE controller on the Intel

®

PIIX4E PCI Chipset provides IDE HDD/

CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA/33 operation modes.

l Can connect up to four IDE devices.

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On-Board Peripherals

l On-Board Peripherals include:

- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and

2.88Mbytes.

- 2 serial port (COM A) + (COM B)

- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode

- 2 USB ports

- 1 IrDA connector for SIR.

- 1 Audio port ( Line_Out, Line_In, and Mic_In Jack) and 1 MIDI/ Game Port

Audio (Optional)

l Creative

®

ES1373

- Running on PCI BUS.

- 64 Voice and AC3 Capable

- Support Direct Sound and Direct Sound 3D

- AC97’ Compliant

- Support SPDIFTM output

BIOS

l The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the

peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.

l The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface(DMI) function

which records your mainboard specifications.

l ACPI(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) feature.

Dimension

l A TX Form Factor : 30cm(L) x 19.2cm(W) x 4 layers PCB

Mounting

l 6 mounting holes.

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System Hardware Monitor

l CPU/Power Supply/Chassis Fan Revolution Detect l CPU Fan Control detects the CPU temperature, then determine the F AN

SPEED, which utilizes PC Alert program (the fan will automatically stop when the system enters suspend mode)

l System Voltage Detect l Added 5VSB and Battery Voltage Detect l CPU Overheat W arning. l Display Actual Current Voltage l Chassis Intrusion

Other Features

l Keyboard Password Wake-Up l LAN W ake-Up l Internal/External Modem W ake-Up

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1.2 Mainboard Layout

MS-6163 ATX BX13 Mainboard

PCI SLOT 3

PCI SLOT 2

PCI SLOT 1

ISA SLOT 2

ATX

Power Supply

FW82443BX

SLOT 1

DIMM 2

Top: Mouse Bottom:

Keyboard

Top: Port 1

USB

DIMM 1

IDE2

Bottom: Port 2

IDE1

FDD

FW82371EB

JMDM1

JFP

JGS1

JBAT1

BIOS

JPHONE: MDM_IN

JAUX: AUX_IN

CPUFAN

JSOR1

JRMS1

PSFAN

IR

BATT

+

Top: LPT

Bottom: COM 1/ COM 2

Top: Midi/ Game Port

Bottom: Line-Out Line-In Mic

JCD: CD_IN

SW2

JKBV

System

Hardware

Monitor

(optional)

AGP SLOT

JCASE

DIMM 3

PCI SLOT 4

PCI SLOT 5

ISA SLOT 1

JWOL1

SYSFAN

WINBOND

W83977EF-AW

SB_Link

JT3

Creative ES1373 (Optional)

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2.1 Central Processing Unit: CPU

This mainboard operates with Intel® Pentium® II/CeleronTM processor . The mainboard uses a CPU Slot called Slot 1 for easy CPU installation. The CPU should always have a Heat Sink and a cooling fan attached to prevent overheating.

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2.1-1 CPU Installation Procedures

A. OEM Pentium

®

II Processor Installation Procedures

Different kinds of Pentium® II processor that is currently used: the OEM version, the Boxed version, and CeleronTM. OEM Pentium® II Processor has no Heat Sink, Fan and Heat Sink Support, the Boxed Pentium® II Processor is provided with Heat Sink w/ fan and Heat Sink Support, while the CeleronTM processor is a plain processor card without cover or heatsink.

Required Things:

Pentium® II processor - Processor . *Retention Mechanism(RM) - Plastic Guide that holds the S.E.C. Catridge

in the Slot 1 connector.

*Retention Mechanism Attach Mount(RMAM) - Bolt/Bridge assemblies

inserted up through the bottom of the motherboard. RM secures to RMAM ( 2 RMAM required per RM ).

*Heat Sink Support Base (HSSBASE) - Plastic support bar mounted to

the mainboard under the ATX heatsink. (One leg is always bigger than the other one)

Processor Lock

Retention Mechanism

Pentium® II Processor

Heat Sink W/Fan

Notch Hole

Heat Sink Support Base

Heat Sink Support Pin

Heat Sink Support Top Bar

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*Heat Sink Support Pin (HSSPIN) - Plastic pins inserted through the

HSSBASE to secure it to the mainboard (2 required per Assembly).

*Heat Sink Support T op Bar (HSSTOP) - Plastic bar that clips onto the

HSSBASE through the fins on the ATX heatsink.

**Heat Sink w/ fan - Heat Sink that can be attached to the Pentium® II

processor with metal clip.

Note: * Provided by MSI mainboard.

** Provided by Special request.

RM

HSSPIN

HSSTOP

HSSBASE

RMAM

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SLOT1

Retention Mechanism

ê

Key

êê

Retention

Mechanism

Attach Mount

Notch Key

Step 1: Insert the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount at the bottom of the mainboard.

Step 2: Install the Retention Mechanism.

Look for the key on Slot 1, and match it with the Notch Key on the Retention Mechanism for proper direction. Then, attach the Retention Mechanism to the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount. Use a Screwdriver to secure the Retention Mechanism.

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Step 3: Install the Heat Sink Support Base.

Look for the T wo holes across Slot 1, and match it with the Two legs of the Heat Sink Support Base for the proper direction. T ake note that one hole/leg is bigger than the other. The Four top pins of the Heat Sink Support Base should also be oriented towards Slot 1.

Push the Heat Sink Support Base onto the mainboard, until you hear a click sound. Check for a perfect fit.

Step 4: Install the Heat Sink Support Pin.

Push the Heat Sink Support Pins onto the two holes of the Heat Sink Support Base. Check for a perfect fit. These pins are used to secure the Heat Sink Support Base.

Heat Sink Support Base

Heat Sink Support Pin

Leg

pins

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S.E.C. Cartridge - Thermal

P

Isometric View

Step 5: Install the Heat Sink with Fan to the Processor .

Push down the metal clips, so that they are in line with the back of the Heat Sink. Be careful, so as not detach the metal clips from the Heat Sink.

In case the metal clips are detached from the Heat Sink, re-attach them. Look for the arrow on the metal clip. This arrow should be pointing down and aligned with the Heat Sink Support Base Holder.

Attach the Heat Sink to the processor.

- Look at the back of the Heat Sink and take note of the 2 secure posts. Insert these 2 Secure posts to the 2 secure holes on the back of the processor.

- Align the ears of the metal clips with the clip holders on the back of the processor. Use a screw driver to push the metal clips onto the clip holders. Check for a perfect fit.

Pentium® II Processor (Back)

â

The arrow should be pointing down.

Metal Clips

Heat Sink w/ Fan

Metal Clips Ear

Secure Posts

Heat Sink w/ Fan(Back)

Heat Sink Base Holder

Secure holes

Clip Holder

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Step 6: Install the Processor .

Unlock the Processor by pushing in the Processor Locks.

Insert the Processor like inserting a PCI or an ISA card.

Step 7: Lock the Processor Locks.

Secure the CPU by pulling the Processor Locks out.

è

ç

è

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Step 8: Install the Heat Sink Support T op Bar .

Push the Heat Sink Support T op Bar to the Heat Sink Support Base, Until you hear a “click” sound. Check for a perfect fit.

The installation is now complete.

Heatsink Support Top Bar

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B. Boxed Pentium® II Processor Installation Procedures

The Boxed Pentium® II Processor has a built- in Fan and Heat Sink. It also has a Heat Sink Support. So if you’re going to use a Boxed PentiumTM II Processor, all you need is the Retention Mechanism.

SLOT1

Retention Mechanism

ê

Key

êê

Retention

Mechanism

Attach Mount

Notch Key

Step 1: Insert the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount at the bottom of the mainboard.

Step 2: Install the Retention Mechanism.

Look for the key on Slot 1, and match it with the Notch Key on the Retention Mechanism for proper direction. Then, attach the Retention Mechanism to the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount. Use a Screwdriver to secure the Retention Mechanism.

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Step 3: Install the Heat Sink Support Base.

Look for the 2 holes across Slot 1, and match it with the 2 Heat Sink Support Base. Take note that one hole/base is bigger than the other.

Push the Heat Sink Support Base onto the mainboard, until you hear a click sound. Check for a perfect fit.

PC-3742

Retention Mechanism

Notch Hole

Heat Sink Support Base

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PC-3743

Heat Sink Support Lock

Intel® Boxed Pentium® II

Processor

Step 4: Install the Heat Sink Support.

Attach the 2 Heat Sink Supports to the sides of the Processor. These Heat Sink Supports will fit in any direction, so be sure that the Heat Sink Support Locks are oriented outwards for the proper direction.

Heat Sink Support

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PC-3744

Processor Lock

Heatsink Support Lock

Step 5: Unlock the Processor Locks and Heat Sink Support Locks.

Push in the Processor Locks. Open the Heat Sink Support Locks.

Step 6: Insert the Processor like inserting a PCI or an ISA card.

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PC-3745

Step 7: Lock the Processor Locks and Heat Sink Support Locks

Secure the CPU by pushing out the Processor Locks. Close the Heat Sink Support Locks.

The installation is now complete.

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SLOT1

Retention Mechanism

ê

Key

êê

Retention

Mechanism

Attach Mount

Notch Key

Step 1: Insert the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount at the bottom of the mainboard.

Step 2: Install the Retention Mechanism.

Look for the key on Slot 1, and match it with the Notch Key on the Retention Mechanism for proper direction. Then, attach the Retention Mechanism to the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount. Use a Screwdriver to secure the Retention Mechanism.

C. OEM CeleronTM Processor Installation Procedures

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Step 3: Install the MSI Heat Sink (optional) to the Processor .

Push down the plastic clips, so that they are in line with the hole on the processor . Check for perfect fit.

Step 4: Install the Processor .

Insert the Processor like inserting a PCI or an ISA card.

Step 5: Lock the Processor .

Lock the processor by putting the MSI Retention Cap provided. The MSI Retention Cap will only fit in one direction. The MSI Retention Cap is only used with Intel® CeleronTM processor and Intel

®

Penitum® II processor (S.E.C.C. 2).

ê

Heat Sink

Celeron

TM

processor

ê

plastic Clip

The instruction procedure may vary depending on the Heat Sink that you’re using.

ê

MSI Retention Cap

Notch

Hole

Notch

Hole

ê

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Procedure for detaching the MSI Retention Cap:

T o remove the Retention Cap.

- Pull the the Retention Cap Lock outward.

- Pull one side upward at a time.

MSI Retention Cap

(Top View)

Retention Cap Lock

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2.1-2 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure

1 . This mainboard can auto-detect the Core/Bus (Fraction) ratio of the CPU

If CPU Clock = 66MHz

Core/Bus ratio = 3. 5

then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio

= 66MHz x 3.5 = 233MHz

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2.1-3 CPU Bus Frequency Selector: SW2

The SW2 is used to set the CPU Bus Frequencies from 66MHz to 100MHz. When SW2 is shorted, this will automatically detect the CPU Bus Frequency . When SW2 is open, if you used 66MHz CPU Bus Frequency , this will set it virtually into 100MHz.

SW2

SW2 Feature

Automatically detect 66MHz and 100MHz CPU Bus Frequency

Virtually set 66MHz CPU Bus Frequency into 100MHz

NOTE: 1. This feature works with 66MHz FSB only .

2. If your CPU FSB supports 66MHz and you want to run it on 100MHz FSB, the SW2 should be open. The AGP Bus will be set to run at 100MHz x 2/3=66MHz to make it stable.

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2.1-4 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN/PSFAN/SYSFAN

These connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connector, 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 your mainboard has System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of this function.

For fans with fan speed sensor, every rotation of the fan will send out 2 pulses. System Hardware Monitor will count and report the fan rotation speed.

SENSOR

+12V

GND

PSFAN

SENSOR +12V

GND

CPUFAN

PSFAN : Power Supply Fan CPUF AN : Processor Fan SYSFAN : System(Chassis) Fan

SYSFAN

Note: 1. Always consult vendor for proper CPU cooling fan.

2. CPU F AN supports the FAN control, you can install PC Alert

utility , this will automatically set the CPU F AN Speed by CPU temperature.

SENSOR +12V

GND

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2.2 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBA2.2 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBA

2.2 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBA

T1T1

T1

A battery must be used to retain the mainboard configuration in CMOS RAM. Short 1-2 pins of JBAT1 to store the CMOS data.

Keep Data

Clear Data

1

3

Note: Y ou can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin, while the system is off.

Then, return to 1-2 pin position. A void clearing the CMOS while the system is on, it will damage the mainboard. Always unplug the power cord from the wall socket.

2

JBAT1

1

3

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2.3 Memory Installation2.3 Memory Installation

2.3 Memory Installation

2.3-1 Memory Bank Configuration

The mainboard supports a maximum memory size of 384MB (8M x 8) or 768MB (16M x 4) registered DIMM for SDRAM: It provides three 168-pin unbuffered DIMMs (Double In-Line Memory Module) sockets. It supports 8 MB to 256 Mbytes DIMM memory module.

DIMM1(Bank0+ Bank1)

DIMM2(Bank2+ Bank3)

DIMM3(Bank4+ Bank5)

There are two kinds of DIMM specification supported by this mainboard: PC100 and PC66. If you use

66MHz CPU Bus Frequency, these two DIMM Specs. is supported. If you use 100 MHz CPU Bus Frequency, only PC100 DIMM Specs. is supported.

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W ARNING!

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A. How to install a DIMM Module

1. The DIMM slot has 2 Notch Keys “VOLT and DRAM”, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.

2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in.

3. The plastic clip at the side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

Single Sided DIMM

Double Sided DIMM

VOLTDRAM

2.3-2 Memory Installation Procedures

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1 . Supports only SDRAM DIMM.

2 . To operate properly, at least one 168-pin DIMM module must be in-

stalled.

3. This mainboard supports T able Free memory , so memory can be installed on DIMM1 or DIMM 2 in any order .

4. Supports 3.3 volt DIMM.

5. The DRAM addressing and the size supported by the mainboard is shown below:

2.3-3 Memory Population Rules

16M 1Mx16 ASYM 11 8 8MBx4 16MBx8

2Mx8 ASYM 11 9 16MBx8 32MBx16 4Mx4 ASYM 11 10 32MB 64MB

64M 2Mx32 ASYM 11 9 32MBx2 64MBx4

2Mx32 ASYM 12 8 16MBx2 32MBx4 4Mx16 ASYM 11 10 32MB 64MB 4Mx16 ASYM 13 8 32MB 64MB

8Mx8 ASYM 13 9 64MB 128MB

16Mx4 ASYM 13 10 128MB 256MB

64M 2Mx32 ASYM 12 8 16MB 32MB

4Mx16 ASYM 13 8 32MB 64MB

8Mx8 ASYM 13 9 64MB 128MB

16Mx4 ASYM 13 10 128MB 256MB

DRAM

Tech.

DRAM

Density &

Width

DRAM

Addressing

Address Size

MB/DIMM

Row

Column

Single

Side(S)

Double

Side(D)

no.

pcs.

no.

pcs.

T able 2.3-1 SDRAM Memory Addressing

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2.4 Case Connector: JFP

The Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED, Speaker, Keylock and HDD LED are all connected to the JFP connector block.

JFP

Power Switch

Power LED

+

Reset Switch

HDD LED

+

Speaker

Buzzer

(short

pin)

14

15

Keylock

Dual Color

LED

Single Color

LED

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2.4-1 Power Switch

Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. This switch has the same feature with JRMS1.

2.4-2 Reset Switch

Reset switch is used to reboot the system rather than turning the power ON/ OFF . Avoid rebooting while the HDD LED is lit. Y ou can connect the Reset switch from the system case to this pin.

2.4-3 Power LED

The Power LED is lit while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED from the system case to this pin. There are two types of LED that you can use: 3-pin single color LED or 2-pin dual color LED(ACPI request).

a. 3 pin single color LED connect to pin 4, 5, & 6. This LED will lit when the system is on.

b. 2 pin dual color LED connect to pin 5 & 6.

GREEN Color: Indicate the system is in full on mode. ORANGE Color: Indicate the system is in suspend mode.

2.4-4 Speaker

Speaker from the system case is connected to this pin. If on-board Buzzer is available: Short pin 14-15: On-board Buzzer Enabled. Open pin 14-15: On-board Buzzer Disabled.

2.4-5 HDD LED

HDD LED shows the activity of a hard disk drive. A void turning the power off while the HDD led is lit. You can connect the HDD LED from the system case to this pin.

2.4-6 Keylock

Keylock allows you to disable the keyboard for security purposes. You can connect the keylock to this pin.

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2.5 Floppy Disk Connector: FDD

The mainboard also provides a standard floppy disk connector (FDC) that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables.

FDD

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2.6 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2

The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA/33 function. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary). You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices to IDE1 and IDE2. These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable.

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.

Primary IDE Connector

Secondary IDE Connector

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2.7 Power Supply2.7 Power Supply

2.7 Power Supply

2.7-1 ATX 20-pin Power Connector: JWR1

This connector supports the power button on-board. Using the ATX power supply , functions such as Modem Ring Wake-Up and Soft Power Off are supported by this mainboard. This power connector supports instant power on function which means that system will boot up instantly when the power connector is inserted on the board.

ATX

Power Connector

11

20

10

1

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PI N SIGNAL

11 3.3V 12 -12V 13 GND 14 PS_ON 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 -5V 19 5V 20 5V

PI N SIGNAL

1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 45V 5 GND 65V 7 GND 8 PW_OK 9 5V_SB 10 12V

PIN DEFINITION

Warning: Since the mainboard has the instant power on function, make sure that all components are installed properly before inserting the power connector to ensure that no damage will be done.

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2.7-2 Remote Power On/Off Switch: JRMS1

Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. During OFF state, press once and the system turns on. During ON stage, push once and the system goes to

sleep mode: pushing it more than 4 seconds will change its status from ON to OFF. If you want to change the setup, you could go to the BIOS Power

Management Setup.

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2.8 IrDA Infrared Module Connector: IR

The mainboard provides one 5-pin infrared (IR) connector for IR modules. This connector is for optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. FIR and Consumer IR are reserved functions.

VCC

NC

IRRX

GND

IRTX

1

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2.9 Serial Port Connectors: COM A and COM B2.9 Serial Port Connectors: COM A and COM B

2.9 Serial Port Connectors: COM A and COM B

The mainboard has two 9-pin male DIN connectors for serial port COM A and COM B. These ports are 16550A high speed communication port that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a mouse or a modem cable directly into this connector.

PIN SIGNAL

1 DCD(Data Carry Detect) 2 SIN(Serial In or Receive Data)

3 SOUT(Serial Out or Transmit Data) 4 DTR(Data T erminal Ready) 5 GND 6 DSR(Data Set Ready) 7 RTS(Request To Send) 8 CTS(Clear To Send) 9 RI(Ring Indicate)

PIN DEFINITION

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

COM A

Serial Port (9-pin Male)

COM B

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2.10 Parallel Port Connector: LPT12.10 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1

2.10 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1

The mainboard provides a 25 pin female centronic connector for LPT . A parallel port is a standard printer port that also supports Enhanced Parallel Port(EPP) and Extended capabilities Parallel Port(ECP). See connector and pin definition below:

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 STROBE 14 AUTO FEED# 2 DAT A0 15 ERR# 3 DATA1 16 INIT# 4 DA TA2 17 SLIN# 5 DATA3 18 GND 6 DATA4 19 GND 7 DATA5 20 GND 8 DATA6 21 GND 9 DATA7 22 GND 10 ACK# 23 GN D 11 BUSY 2 4 GN D 12 PE 25 GND 13 SELECT

PIN DEFINITION

LPT 1

13

Parallel Port (25-pin Female)

1

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2.11 Mouse Connector: JKBMS12.11 Mouse Connector: JKBMS1

2.11 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 definition are shown below:

2.12 Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1

The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a keyboard. You can plug a keyboard cable directly to this connector .

PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)

Pin1

Mouse DATA

Pin6

NC

Pin2

NC

Pin4 VCC

Pin3 GND

Pin5

Mouse Clock

Pin1

KBD DATA

Pin6

NC

Pin2

NC

Pin3 GND

Pin5

KBD Clock

Pin4 VCC

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2.14 Audio Port Connectors

Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD player, T ape layer , or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for the microphones.

Line Out

Line In

Mic

1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors

2.13 Joystick/Midi Connectors

You can connect joystick or game pad to this connector.

Joystick/MIDI

NOTE: Line Out supports SPDIF converter . In case, you use the SPDIF converter, change the output mode to digital on the audio setting.

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2.15 USB Connectors

The mainboard provides a UHCI(Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices like: keyboard, mouse

and other USB devices. You can plug the USB device directly to this connector .

USB Port 2

USB Port 1

PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC 2 -Data0 3 GND 4 +Data0

1 2 3 4

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2.162.16

2.16

Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1 Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1

Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1

Attach a power saving switch to JGS1. When the switch is pressed, the system immediately goes into suspend mode. Press any key and the system wakes up.

JGS1

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2.17 W2.17 W

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-Up on LAN Connector: JWOL1

The JWOL connector is for use with LAN add-on cards that supports Wake Up on LAN function. To use this function, you need to set the “Wake-Up on LAN” to enable at the BIOS Power Management Setup.

PIN SIGNAL

1 5VSB 2 GND 3 MP_WAKEUP

Note: LAN wake-up signal is active “high”.

Note: To be able to use this function, you need a power supply that

provide enough power for this feature. (Power supply with 750 ma 5V Stand-by)

JWOL1

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e Up Connector: JMDM1

The JMDM1 connector is use for the Modem add-on card which supports the Modem Wake Up function. To use this function, you need to set the “Resume By Ring” to enable at the BIOS Power Management Setup.

Note: Modem wake-up signal is active “low”.

PIN SIGNAL

1NC 2 GND 3 MDM_WAKEUP 4NC 5 5VSB

Note: To be able to use this function, you need a power supply that

provide enough power for this feature. (Power supply with 750 ma 5V Stand-by)

JMDM1

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2.19 SB_Link2.19 SB_Link

2.19 SB_Link

TMTM

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Card Sound Connector: SB_Link Card Sound Connector: SB_Link

Card Sound Connector: SB_Link

The mainboard provides a distributed DMA connector for PCI sound card with this feature, such as Creative® PCI 3D sound card.

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Pin Definition

1 DMA Grand Signal 2NC 3 GND 4 GND 5 DMA Request Signal 6 Serial Interrupt Signal

SB_Link

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2.20 Modem-In: JPHONE (Optional)

The connector is for Modem with internal voice connector .

SPK_IN is connected to the Modem Speaker Out connector. MIC_OUT is connected to the Modem Microphone In connector.

SPK IN

GND

MIC OUT

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2.21 AUX Line In Connector: JAUX (Optional)2.21 AUX Line In Connector: JAUX (Optional)

2.21 AUX Line In Connector: JAUX (Optional)

This connector is used for DVD Add on Card with Line In connector.

JAUX

GNDLR

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2.22 CD2.22 CD

2.22 CD

-In Modem Connector: JCD (Optional)-In Modem Connector: JCD (Optional)

-In Modem Connector: JCD (Optional)

This connector is for CD-ROM voice connector.

JCD

LGND R

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2.23 CPU T2.23 CPU T

2.23 CPU T

emperature Sensor: JSOR1emperature Sensor: JSOR1

emperature Sensor: JSOR1

This is used to check the CPU temperature. The JSOR1 is a sensor that is placed near the processor heatsink. This will monitor the CPU temperature.

JSOR1

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2.24 TOP TECH. II: JT3 (Optional)2.24 TOP TECH. II: JT3 (Optional)

2.24 TOP TECH. II: JT3 (Optional)

This is used to check the AGP card or BX chipset temperature. The JT3 is a 2-pin connector which can be inserted with a 20cm length thermistor. It is located near the chipset heatsink that monitors the chipset temperature. The BIOS setup for “TOP TECH. II” should be set to enabled.

JT3

20CM length Thermistor

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2.25 Chassis Intrusion Switch Case: JCASE2.25 Chassis Intrusion Switch Case: JCASE

2.25 Chassis Intrusion Switch Case: JCASE

This connector is connected to 2-pin connector chassis switch. If the Chassis is open, the switch will be short. The system will record this status. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS settting and clear the status.

JCASE

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2.26 Keyboard Power: JKBV2.26 Keyboard Power: JKBV

2.26 Keyboard Power: JKBV

The JKBV jumper is for setting keyboard power . This function should be set in the BIOS for the keyboard and PS/2 mouse W ake-up function.

JKBV

1

3

5V (default) Disable keyboard power on function

5V Standby Enable keyboard power on function

1

3

1

3

Note: To be able to use this function, you need a power supply that

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2.27 PCI and ISA Slots2.27 PCI and ISA Slots

2.27 PCI and ISA Slots

There are 5 PCI slots and 2 ISA slots. All PCI slots can be used as master. But since the 1st and 5th PCI slots share the same bus master signal, only one of these slots can be used as a master at a time; which means that if a master card is installed in PCI slot 1, PCI Slot 5 can only accomodate a slave card, and vice versa.

PCI Slots

ISA Slots

PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 PCI Slot 4 PCI Slot 5

NOTE: 1. If on-board Creative sound is not installed, then all 5 PCI slots

can use Bus Master cards.

2. If on-board Creative sound is installed, then PCI slots 2, 3 and 4 can still use Bus Master cards. However, only one of PCI

slots 1 and 5 can use a Bus Master card at a time.

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Award® BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed RAM (CMOS RAM), so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

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3.1 Entering Setup3.1 Entering Setup

3.1 Entering Setup

Power on the computer and press <Del> immediately to allow you to enter Setup. The other way to enter Setup is to power on the computer. When the below message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self T est), press <Del> key or simultaneously press <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys.

TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT PRESS <CTRL-AL T-ESC>

OR <DEL> KEY

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the “RESET” button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to,

PRESS <F1> TO CONTINUE, <CTRL-AL T-ESC>

OR <DEL> TO ENTER SETUP

3.2 Getting Help3.2 Getting Help

3.2 Getting Help

Main Menu

The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup Menu

Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <F1> or <Esc>.

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3.3 The Main Menu3.3 The Main Menu

3.3 The Main Menu

Once you enter A ward® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility , the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from eleven setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

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CMOS SETUP UTILITY

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STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS

<<<CPU PLUG & PLAY II>>> INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION SAVE & EXIT SETUP EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item (Shift)F2 : Change Color

Standard CMOS Setup

This setup page includes all the items in a standard compatible BIOS.

BIOS Features Setup

This setup page includes all the items of Award® special enhanced

features.

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Chipset Features Setup

This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features.

Power Management Setup

This category determines the power consumption for system after

setting the specified items. Default value is Disable.

PNP/PCI Configuration Setup

This category specifies the IRQ level for PCI and ISA devices.

Load Setup Defaults

Chipset defaults indicates the values required by the system for the

maximum performance.

CPU Plug & Play II

This function supports CPU Plug & Play II and Special Hardware

Monitor .

Integrated Peripherals

Change, set or disable onboard I/O, IRQ, and DMA assignment.

Supervisor Password/User Password

Change, set or disable password. This function allows the user

access to the system and setup or just setup.

IDE HDD Auto Detection

Automatically configure hard disk parameters.

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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3.4 Standard CMOS Setup3.4 Standard CMOS Setup

3.4 Standard CMOS Setup

The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 catego-

ries. 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.

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STANDARD CMOS SETUP

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HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEADS PRECOMP LANDZONE SECTOR MODE Primary Master: Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 AUTO Primary Slave : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 AUTO Secondary Master : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 AUTO Secondary Slave : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 AUTO

Drive A : 1.44M,3.5in. Base Memory: 640K Drive B : None Extended Base Memory:15360K

Other Memory: 384K Video : EGA/VGA Halt On : All, but Keyboard Total Memory: 16384K

Date(mm:dd:yy): Fri, Feb 28,1997 Time(hh:mm:ss): 00:00:00

ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item PU/PD/+/- : Modify F1 : Help (Shift)F2 : Change Color

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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>.

PrimaryMaster/PrimarySlave SecondaryMaster/Secondary Slave

These categories identify the types of 2 channels that have been installed in the computer . There are 45 pre-defined types and 4 user definable types for Enhanced IDE BIOS. T ype 1 to Type 45 are pre-defined. Type User is user-definable.

Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select a numbered hard disk type or type the number and press <Enter>. 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 Type User to define your own drive type manually .

If you select T ype User, related information is asked to be entered to the following items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. This information should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.

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If the controller of HDD interface is ESDI, the selection shall be

“T ype 1”.

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”.

CYLS. number of cylinders HEADS number of heads PRECOMP write precom LANDZONE landing zone SECTORS number of sectors MODEHDD access mode

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3.5 BIOS Features Setup3.5 BIOS Features Setup

3.5 BIOS Features Setup

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BIOS FEATURES SETUP

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Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : modify F5 : Old Value(Shift) F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

Anti-Virus Protection By : Disabled CPU Internal Cache : Enabled External Cache : Enabled CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking: Enabled Quick Power on Self Test : Disabled Boot From LAN First : Disabled Boot Sequence : A,C,SCSI Swap Floppy Drive : Disabled Boot Up Floppy Seek : Enabled Floppy FIFO Control : Disabled Boot up NumLock status : On Gate A20 Option : Fast Security Option : Setup PCI/VGA palette snoop : Disabled OS select for DRAM>64MB : Non-OS2 Report No FDD For WIN 95 : Yes

Video BIOS Shadow :Enabled

Anti-Virus Protection

During and after the system boots up, any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk drive will halt the system and the following error message will appear. For the meantime, you can run an anti-virus program to locate the problem.

Disable(default) No warning message to appear when

anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.

Enable Activates automatically when the

system boots up causing a warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector of hard disk partition table.

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CPU Internal Cache

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled (default) Enable cache Disabled Disable cache

Note: The internal cache is built in the processor .

External Cache

Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the level 2 cache

memory .

CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the level 2 cache memory ECC(error check correction). Using 66MHz CPU BUS Pentium® II processor, set to Enabled or Disabled. Using 100MHz CPU BUS Pentium® II processor, always set to Enabled. For CeleronTM processor w/o Cache, always set to Disabled.

Quick Power On Self Test

This category speeds up Power On Self T est (POST) after you power on the computer. If this is set to Enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST .

Enabled Enable quick POST

Disabled (default) Normal POST

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Boot From LAN First

During Enabled, if there’s a LAN card onboard, the priority from booting will be from the LAN.

Boot Sequence

This category determines which drive the computer searches first for the disk operating system (i.e., DOS). The settings are A,C,SCSI/C,A,SCSI/ C,CD-ROM,A/CD-ROM,C,A/D,A,SCSI/E,A,SCSI/F ,A,SCSI/SCSI,A,C/ SCSI,C,A/C,LS/ZIP ,C only . Default value is A,C,SCSI.

Swap Floppy Drive

Switches the floppy disk drives between being designated as A and B. Default is Disabled.

Boot Up Floppy Seek

During POST , BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 40 tracks while 760K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks.

Floppy FIFO Control

During Enabled, the FDD disk will perform better.

Boot Up NumLock Status

The default value is On.

On (default) Keypad is numeric keys.

Off Keypad is arrow keys.

Gate A20 Option

Normal The A20 signal is controlled by keyboard

controller or chipset hardware.

Fast(default) The A20 signal is controlled by port 92 or

chipset specific method.

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Security Option

This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.

System The system will not boot and access to Setup

will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

Setup(default) The system will boot, but access to Setup will

be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

PCI VGA Palette Snooping

Choose Disabled or Enabled. Some graphic controllers which are not VGA compatible, take the output from a VGA controller and map it to their display as a way to provide the boot information and the VGA compatibility .

However, the color information coming from the VGA controller is drawn from the palette table inside the VGA controller to generate the proper colors, and the graphic controller needs to know what is in the palette of the VGA controller. To do this, the non-VGA graphic controller watches for the Write access to the VGA palette and registers the snoop data. In PCI based systems, where the VGA controller is on the PCI bus and a non-VGA graphic controller is on an ISA bus, the Write Access to the palette will not show up on the ISA bus if the PCI VGA controller responds to the Writes.

In this case, the PCI VGA controller should not respond to the Write. It should only snoop the data and permit the access to be forwarded to the ISA bus. The non-VGA ISA graphic controller can then snoop the data on the ISA bus. Unless you have the above situation, you should disable this option.

Disabled (default) Disables the function

Enabled Enables the function

OS Selection for DRAM > 64MB

Allows OS2® to be used with > 64 MB of DRAM. Settings are NonOS/2 (default) and OS2. Set to OS/2 if using more than 64MB and running OS/2®.

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Report No FDD For WIN 95

This function is only used when you are testing SCT for Windows

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Video BIOS Shadow

Determines whether video BIOS will be copied to RAM for faster execution. Video shadow will increase the video performance.

Enabled (default) Video shadow is enabled

Disabled V ideo shadow is disabled

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SDRAM Configuration by :SPD SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay :3 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time : 3 SDRAM CAS Latency Time :3 DRAM Data Integrity Mode :Non-ECC System BIOS Cacheable :Disabled Video BIOS Cacheable :Disabled Video RAM Cacheable :Disabled 8 Bit I/O Recovery Time :1 16 Bit I/O Recovery Time : 1 Memory Hole at 15M-16M :Disabled Passive Release :Enabled Delayed Transaction :Disabled AGP Aperture Size (MB) :64

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Chipset Features Setup

The 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 “CHIPSET FEA TURES SETUP” from the Main Menu and the following screen will appear .

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CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP

Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.

Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : modify F5 : Old Value(Shift) F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk :Enabled Spread Spectrum Modulated:Enabled

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SDRAM Configuration by

Choose SPD, the SDRAM time will load from the DIMM EEPROM value. Choose manual, the value will be set by SDRAM Ras-to-CAS Delay and SDRAM CAS Latency Time. The settings are SPD and Manual.

If the DIMM is without EEPROM, then set this item to Manual. Set SDRAM Ras-to-CAS Delay and SDRAM CAS Latency Time to 3.

SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay

Y ou can select the SDRAM RAS to CAS delay time in HCLKs of 2 or 3 (default). This should be set depending on the SDRAM installed.

SDRAM RAS Precharge Time

Y ou can select the SDRAM RAS Prechar ge time in HCLKs of 2 or 3 (default). This should be set depending on the SDRAM installed.

SDRAM CAS Latency Time

Y ou can select CAS latency time in HCLKs of 2 or 3 (default). This should be set depending on the SDRAM installed.

DRAM Data Integrity Mode

Select Non-ECC or ECC(error-correcting code), according to the type of installed DRAM. The settings are Non-ECC (default) or ECC.

System BIOS Cacheable

Select Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F000hFFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.

Enabled BIOS access cached Disabled BIOS access not cached

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Video BIOS Cacheable

Select Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at C0000hF7FFFh, resulting in better video performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.

Enabled Video BIOS access cached

Disabled V ideo BIOS access not cached

Video RAM Cacheable

Select Enabled allows caching of the video RAM, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.

8 Bit I/O Recovery Time

The recovery time is the length of time, measured in CPU clocks, which the system will delay after the completion of an input/output request. This delay takes place because the CPU is operating so much faster than the input/output bus that the CPU must be delayed to allow for the completion of the I/O.

This item allows you to determine the recovery time allowed for 8 bit I/O. Choices are from NA, 1 to 8 CPU clocks.

16 Bit I/O Recovery Time

This item allows you to determine the recovery time allowed for 16 bit I/O. Choices are from NA, 1 to 4 CPU clocks.

Memory Hole At 15M-16M

In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16 MB.

Enabled Memory hole supported.

Disabled Memory hole not supported.

Passive Release

When Enabled, CPU to PCI bus accesses are allowed during passive release. Otherwise, the arbiter only accepts another PCI master access to local DRAM. The settings are Enabled or Disabled.

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Delayed Transaction

The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delay transactions cycles. Select Enabled to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1. The settings are Enabled or Disabled.

AGP Aperture Size (MB)

Select the size of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation.

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk

This item allows you to select theDIMM/PCI clock. The other sockets will not generate when DIMM/PCI cards are not installed. The setting should be set to enabled which works better for EMI.

Spread Spectrum Modulated

This item allows you to select the clock generator Spread Spectrum function. The default is enabled. This item should always be set to Disabled, if you over-clock the processor.

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3.7 Power Management Setup3.7 Power Management Setup

3.7 Power Management Setup

The Power Management Setup will appear on your screen like this:

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This category determines the power consumption for system after selecting below items. Default value is user define. The following pages tell you the options of each item & describe the meanings of each options.

Power Management :User Define PM Control by APM :Yes Video Off Method :DPMS Video Off After :Standby Modem Use IRQ :3 Reserve IRQ9 :Yes Doze Mode :Disable Standby Mode :Disable Suspend Mode :Disable HDD Power Down :Disable Throttle Duty Cycle :62.5% VGA Active Monitor :Disabled Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN :Instant-Off CPUFAN off in Suspend :Enabled Resume by Ring :Disabled Resume by Alarm :Disabled Date(of Month) Alarm :2 Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm : 0:0:0

Restore AC/Power Loss :Off

Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : modify F5 : Old Value(Shift) F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

Power status LED :Single Color Wake Up on LAN :Enabled IRQ 8 Break Suspend :Disabled

** Reload Global Timer Events ** IRQ [3-7,9-15],NMI : Disabled Primary IDE 0 : Enabled Primary IDE 1 : Enabled Secondary IDE 0 : Disabled Secondary IDE 1 : Disabled Floppy Disk : Disabled Serial Port : Enabled Parallel Port : Disabled

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Power Management

Disable Global Power Management will be disabled.

User Define Users can configure their own power manage-

ment.

Min Saving Pre-defined timer values are used such that all

timers are in their MAX value.

Max Saving Pre-defined timer values are used such that all

timers are in their MIN value.

PM Control by APM

No System BIOS will ignore APM when

power managing the system.

Yes System BIOS will wait for APM’s

prompt before it enter any PM mode

Note :Enable this for O.S. with APM like Windows® 95, Windows® NT , etc.

Video Off Method

Blank Screen The system BIOS will only blank off

the screen when disabling video.

V/H SYN C+Blank In addition to (1), BIOS will also turn

off the V-SYNC & H-SYNC signals from VGA card to monitor.

DPMS This function is enabled only for VGA

card supporting DPMS.

Note: Green monitors detect the V/H SYNC signals to turn off its electron

gun.

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Video Off After

The settings are N/A, Standby, Doze, or Suspend. This option is for choosing the setting in which the monitor will turn off.

N/A Always turn on.

Doze During Doze mode, the monitor will be turned off.

Standby During Standby mode, the monitor will be turned off.

Suspend During Suspend mode, the monitor will be turned off.

The default setting is Standby.

MODEM Use IRQ

Name the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the modem (if any) on your system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. The settings are NA, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, or 11.

Reserve IRQ 9

This item is reserved for Windows 98 ACPI mode. Choose yes, if you use Windows 98 ACPI mode. Otherwise, set to no.

Doze Mode

Disable System will never enter DOZE mode.

1 Min/2 Min/

4 Min/6 Min/

8 Min/10 Min/

20 Min/30 Min/

40 Min/1 Hr

Defines the continuous idle time before the system enters DOZE mode. If any item defined in the options of “Power Down and Resume events” is enabled & active, DOZE timer will be reloaded. When the system have entered Doze mode, any of the items enabled in “W ake Up Events in Doze and Standby” will trigger the system to wake up.

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HDD Power Down

Disable HDD’s motor will not shut off.

1 Min/2 Min/

3 Min/4 Min/

5 Min/6 Min/

7 Min/8 Min/

9 Min/10 Min/

11 Min/12 Min/

13 Min/14 Min/

15 Min

Standby Mode

Disable System will never enter ST ANDBY mode.

1 Min/2 Min/

4 Min/6 Min/

8 Min/10 Min/

20 Min/30 Min/

40 Min/1 Hr

Suspend Mode

Disable System will never enter SUSPEND mode.

1 Min/2 Min/

4 Min/6 Min/

8 Min/10 Min/

20 Min/30 Min/

40 Min/1 Hr

Defines the continuous idle time before the system enters SUSPEND mode. If any item defined in the options of “Power Down & Resume Events” is enabled & active, SUSPEND timer will be reloaded. When the system has entered SUSPEND mode, any of the items enabled in the “Power Down & Resume Events” will trigger the system to wake up.

Defines the continuous HDD idle time before the HDD enters the power saving mode (motor off). BIOS will turn off the HDD’ s motor when time is out.

Defines the continuous idle time before the system enters ST ANDBY mode. If any item defined in the options of “Power Down and Resume events” is enabled & active, ST ANDBY timer will be reloaded. When the system has entered Standby mode , any of the items that are enabled in “Wake Up Events of Doze and Standby” will trigger the system to wake up.

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Throttle Duty Cycle

This option will determine how much power will be used by the CPU , if the system goes into suspend mode.

VGA Active Monitor

During Enabled, if there’s no activity in the monitor screen, the system will go into Power Saving Mode. During Disabled, the system will go into Power Saving Mode, whether there is activity in the monitor screen or not. The settings are Disabled and Enabled.

Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

The settings are Delay 4 sec or Instant-off. During Delay 4 sec, if you push the switch once, the system goes into suspend mode. If you push it more than 4 seconds, the system will be turned off. During instant-off, the system will turn off once you push the switch.

CPUFAN Off in Suspend

During Enabled, if the system goes into suspend mode, the CPU fan will stop. During Disabled, if the system goes into suspend mode, the CPU fan will resume.

Resume by Ring

During Disabled, the system will ignore any incoming call from the modem. During Enabled, the system will boot up if there’s an incoming call from the modem. Note: If you have change the setting, you must let the system boot up until

it goes to the operating system, before this function will work.

Resume by Alarm

This function is for setting date and time for your computer to boot up. During Disabled, you cannot use this function. During Enabled, choose the Date and Time Alarm:

Date(of month) Alarm You can choose which month the

system will boot up. Set to 0, to boot every month.

Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm You can choose what hour, minute and

second the system will boot up.

Note: If you have change the setting, you must let the system boot up until

it goes to the operating system, before this function will work.

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Restore AC/Power Loss

The settings are power ON/OFF or Last Status. During power ON, after every AC/Power Loss, the system will be turned on. During last status, after every AC/Power Loss, whatever the system status, it will be the same when the AC power returns. During Off, after every AC/Power Loss, the system will be shutdown.

Power LED

This item determines which state the Power LED will use. The settings are Blink, Dual color, and Single color . During blink, the power LED will blink when the system enters the suspend mode. When the mode is in Dual Color, the power LED will change its color . Choose the single color and the power LED will always remain lit.

Wake Up On LAN

To use this function, you need a LAN add-on card which support power on functions. It should also support the wake-up on LAN jumper (JWOL1).

Enabled Wake up on LAN supported.

Disabled Wake up on LAN not supported.

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IRQ 8 Clock Event

You can Enable or Disable monitoring of IRQ 8 so it does not

awaken the system from suspend mode.

Reload Global Timer Events IRQ[3-7,9-15], NMI : Enabled Primary IDE 0 : Enabled Primary IDE 1 : Disabled Secondary IDE 0 : Disabled Secondary IDE 1 : Disabled Floppy Disk : Enabled Serial Port : Enabled Parallel Port : Enabled

During Enabled, if any interrupt event occurs, the system will wakeup from suspend mode. During Disabled, the system will not monitor any interrupt event.

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3.8 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup3.8 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup

3.8 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup

Y ou can manually configure the PCI Device’ s IRQ. The following pages tell you the options of each item & describe the meanings of each options.

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PnP OS Installed

When set to YES, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE, SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP operating system like Windows® 95 or 98. When set to NO, BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards. So, for non-PnP operating system (DOS, Netware®), this option must set to NO.

PnP OS Installed :No Resources Controlled By :Manual Reset Configuration Data :Disabled

IRQ-3 assigned to :Legacy ISA IRQ-4 assigned to :Legacy ISA IRQ-5 assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-7 assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-9 assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-10assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-11assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-12assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-14assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-15assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP DMA-0assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP DMA-1assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP DMA-3assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP DMA-5assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP DMA-6assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP DMA-7assigned to :PCI/ISA PnP

Assign IRQ for VGA : Enabled Assign IRQ for USB : Enabled Used MEM base addr : N/A

Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : modify F5 : Old Value(Shift) F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

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Resources Controlled By

By Choosing “Auto”, the system BIOS will detect the system resource and automatically assign the relative IRQ and DMA Channel for each peripheral.

By Choosing “Manual”(default), the user will need to assign IRQ & DMA for add-on cards. Be sure that there is no conflict for IRQ/DMA and I/O ports.

Note: When choosing “Auto”, you must be sure that all of the system

add-on cards are PnP type.

Reset Configuration Data

The system BIOS supports the PnP feature so the system needs to record which resource is assigned and protect resources from conflict. Every peripheral device has a node which is called ESCD. This node records which resources are assigned to it. The system needs to record and update ESCD to the memory locations. These locations (4K) are reserved at the system BIOS.

If Disabled (default) is chosen, the system’s ESCD will update only when the new configuration varies from the last one.

If Enabled is chosen, the system will be forced to update the system’s ESCD. Then, this option will be auto-set to Disable.

IRQ-3 assigned to : Legacy ISA IRQ-4 assigned to : Legacy ISA IRQ-5 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-7 assigned to : Legacy ISA IRQ-9 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-10 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-11 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-12 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-14 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP

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IRQ-15 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP

DMA-0 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP

DMA-1 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP

DMA-3 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP

DMA-5 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP

DMA-6 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP

DMA-7 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP

The above settings will be shown on the screen only if “Manual” is chosen for the Resources Controlled By function.

Legacy is the term which signifies that a resource is assigned to the ISA Bus and provides for non PnP ISA add-on card. PCI/ISA PnP signifies that a resource is assigned to the PCI Bus or provides for ISA PnP add-on cards and peripherals.

Assign IRQ for VGA

Lets the user choose which IRQ to assign for VGA card.

Assign IRQ for USB

Set to Enabled when USB port will be used. Set to Disable if the USB port will not be used.

Used MEM base addr

Lets the user choose the Legacy ISA addr. The settings are NA#, C800, CC00, D000, D400, D800 or DC00.

Used MEM base addr

Lets the user choose the Legacy ISA addr. memory length. The settings are 8K, 16K, 32K, or 64K.

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3.9 Load BIOS/Setup Defaults3.9 Load BIOS/Setup Defaults

3.9 Load BIOS/Setup Defaults

This Main Menu item loads the default system values. If the CMOS is corrupted, the defaults are loaded automatically . Choose this item and the following message appears:

“ Load Setup Defaults (Y / N) ? N “

To use the Setup defaults, change the prompt to “Y” and press < Enter >

Note: The Setup defaults can be customized to increase performance.

However the BIOS defaults can always be used as a back up if

there is some problem with the mainboard operation.

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3.10 CPU Plug & Play II

This Special Features Setup is used by System Hardware Monitor chipset. You can manually change the value of each option.

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*******CPU PLUG & PLAY II******** Adjust CPU Voltage :2.00V CPU Speed :350MHz (100x3.5) CPU Ratio : x3 CPU Frequency : 68/34MHz

******** POST SHOWING ******** Chassis Fan Detected :Disabled Power Fan Detected :Disabled CPU Fan Detected :Enabled Chassis Intrusion Detect :Disabled Voltage Detected :Enabled Vcore Voltage Detected :Enabled +2.5V Voltage Detected :Enabled +3.3V Voltage Detected :Enabled +5.0V Voltage Detected :Enabled + 12V Voltage Detected :Enabled

- 12V Voltage Detected :Enabled

-5.0V Voltage Detected :Enabled VBat Voltage Detected :Enabled 5VSB Voltage Detected :Enabled

Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : modify F5 : Old Value(Shift) F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

********* SYSTEM MONITOR ******** Chassis FAN RPM :0 Power FAN RPM :0 CPU Fan RPM :6367 System Temperature :26

0

C/780F

CPU Temperature :28

0

C/820F TOP TECH. II :Disabled CPU Critical Temp :Disabled Shutdown Temp :Disabled

Adjust CPU Voltage

This function is used to adjust the CPU voltage. During overclocking, the processor might get unstable. Try adjusting the CPU voltage to lessen the heat generated by the CPU voltage.

NOTE: We do not guarantee that Motherboard or other components will work properly after overclocking.

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CPU Speed

Check your processor and set this function accordingly. If you set this to Manual, you can set the CPU Ratio and CPU Frequency accordingly . CPU Frequenies are: 66, 68, 75, 83 and 100, 103, 112, 117, 124, 129, 133, 138, 143, 148, 153. Though 68, 75, 83, 103, 1 12, 1 17, 124, 129, 133, 138, 143,

148 and 153 frequencies are available, it is advised that you use these only for testing since this is not stable as the CPU is not designed for these frequencies. CPU ratio are: 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, or 8.

Note: If you set the CPU Ratio and CPU Frequency to be too high, and the system will not turn on, then restart the system. Press “F10” until bootup. This will set the default setting.

Chassis Fan Detected/Power Fan Detected/CPU Fan +1.5V Detected/Voltage Detected/Vcore Voltage Detected/+2.5V Voltage Detected/+3.3V Voltage Detected/+5.0 Voltage Detected/+12V Voltage Detected/-12V Voltage Detected/-5.0 Voltage Detected/VBat Voltage Detected/5VSB Voltage Detected

During Enabled, this will show the CPU/F AN voltage chart during system boot up. During Disabled, this will not show .

Chassis Intrusion Detect

Set this option to Enabled, Reset, or Disabled 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 warning, choose Reset. After clearing the message it will go back to Enabled.

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Chassis/Power/CPU Fan RPM

During Enabled, this will monitor the RPM of your CPU/Chassis/ Power fan.

System Temperature/CPU Temperature

This will show the System and CPU temperature.

TOP TECH. II

This option is used to disabled or enabled the JT3 connector 20 cm thermistor. The default setting is Disabled (See page 2-45). When choose Enabled, “TOP TECH II T emp” item will appear onscreen.

CPU Critical Temp

This option is for setting the critical temperature level for the processor. When the processor reach the temperature you set, this will reduce the load on the processor.

Shutdown Temp

This option is for setting the Shutdown temperature level for the processor. When the processor reach the temperature you set, this will shutdown the system. This function only works with Windows® 95 operating system.

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3.11 Integrated Peripherals

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IDE HDD Block Mode

Enabled/Disabled Enabled allows the Block mode access for the

IDE HDD.

IDE Primary Master PIO

Auto/Mode0/Mode1-4

IDE Primary Slave PIO

Auto/Mode0/Mode1-4

IDE Secondary Master PIO

Auto/Mode0/Mode1-4

IDE HDD Block Mode :Enabled IDE Primary Master PIO :Auto IDE Primary Slave PIO :Auto IDE Secondary Master PIO :Auto IDE Secondary Slave PIO :Auto IDE Primary Master UDMA :Auto IDE Primary Slave UDMA :Auto IDE Secondary Master UDMA:Auto IDE Secondary Slave UDMA :Auto On-Chip Primary PCI IDE :Enabled On-Chip Primary PCI IDE :Enabled USB Keyboard support :Disabled Init Dislay First :PCI slot

Onboard Sound :Enable Power On Function :Button Onboard FDC controller :Enabled Onboard Serial Port 1 :3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 :2F8/IRQ3

Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : modify F5 : Old Value(Shift) F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults

UART Mode Select :Normal Onboard Parallel Mode :378/IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode :SPP

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IDE Secondary Slave PIO

Auto/Mode0/Mode1-4

For these 4 IDE options, choose “Auto” to have the system BIOS

auto detect the IDE HDD operation mode for PIO access.

Note: Some IDE HDD cannot operate at the responding HDD’s mode. When the user has selected “Auto” and the system BIOS has accepted the HDD response mode, the user may degrade the HDD’s operation mode. Ex: IF the HDD reported that it can operate in mode 4 but it is not operating properly , the user will have to manually change the operation mode to mode 3.

Choosing Mode 1-4 will have the system ignore the HDD’s reported

operation mode and use the selected mode instead.

Note:According to ATA specs. Mode 4 transfer rate is > Mode 3 > Mode 2

> Mode 1 > Mode 0. If the user’s HDD can operate at Mode 3 the user can also select a slower Mode (i.e. Mode 0-2) but not a faster Mode (ie Mode 4).

On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

Enabled/Disabled

On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

Enabled/Disabled The system provides for an On-Board

On-Chipset PCI IDE controller that supports Dual Channel IDE (Primary and Secondary). A maximum of 4 IDE devices can be supported. If the user install the Off-Board PCI IDE controller (i.e. add-on cards), the user must choose which channels will be disabled. This will depend on which channel will be used for the Off-Board PCI IDE addon card.

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USB Keyboard Support

Enabled/Disabled Choosing Enabled will allow the system

to use USB keyboard without a device driver .

Init Display First

PCI Slot If both PCI VGA card and AGP card are

installed, the system will display the PCI VGA card first.

AGP If both PCI VGA card and AGP card are

installed, the system will show the AGP card first.

Onboard Sound

Enabled/Disabled Enabled or Disabled the onboard sound

chip.

Power ON Function

This function allows you to select Button only , Keyboard 98 Password, Mouse Left or Mouse Right, and Hot Key (Ctrl F1 to Ctrl F12) which features the same function to Power ON the system.

Note: If you choose Mouse Left or Mouse Right, you must let the system

boot up until it goes to the BIOS table configuration, before this function will work. During Power OFF , double click the left or right mouse button to Power ON the system.

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Onboard FDC Controller

Enabled/Disabled The system has an on-board Super I/O

chip with a FDD controller that supports 2 FDDs for 360K/720K/1.2M/1.44M/

2.8M. Choose “Enabled” to use the onboard FDD controller for accessing the FDD. Otherwise choose “Disabled” to use the off-board FDD controller .

Onboard Serial Port 1

Disabled/(3F8/IRQ4)/(2F8/IRQ3)/ (3E8/IRQ4)/(2E8/IRQ3)

Onboard Serial Port 2

Disabled/(3F8/IRQ4)/(2F8/IRQ3)/(3E8/IRQ4)/(2E8/IRQ3)

The system has an On-board Super I/O chipset with 2 serial ports. The On-board serial ports can be selected as:

Disabled

3F8/IRQ4 COM 1 uses IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 COM 2 uses IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 COM 3 uses IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 COM 4 uses IRQ3

Note: Because the ISA Bus Interrupt accepts low to high edge trigger, the

interrupt request line cannot be shared by multiple sources. If an offboard ISA add-on card with a serial port is installed the user may have to disable the on-board serial port because it will conflict with IRQ request line for the off-board serial port.

UART Mode Select

This item allows you to determine which InfraRed (IR) function of the onboard I/O chip, this function uses.

278H/IRQ5 Line Printer port 2 378H/IRQ5 Line Printer port 1

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Onboard Parallel Port

Disabled There is a built-in parallel port on the

on-board Super I/O chipset that provides Standard, ECP, and EPP features. It has the following options:

Disable

3B C H/ I R Q7 Line Printer port 0 278H/IRQ5 Line Printer port 2 378H/IRQ5 Line Printer port 1

Onboard Parallel Mode

SPP : Standard Parallel Port

EPP : Enhanced Parallel Port

ECP : Extended Capability Port

To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only , choose “SPP.” T o operate the onboard parallel port in the ECP and SPP modes simultaneously , choose “ECP/SPP.” 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 . 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 channels 3 or 1. The onboard parallel port is EPP Spec. compliant, so after the user chooses the onboard parallel port with the EPP function, the following

(3BCH/IRQ7)/ (278H/IRQ5)/ (378H/IRQ5)

SPP/(EPP/SPP)/

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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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3.12 Supervisor/User Password Setting3.12 Supervisor/User Password Setting

3.12 Supervisor/User Password Setting

This Main Menu item lets you configure the system so that a password is required each time the system boots or an attempt is made to enter the Setup program. Supervisor Password allows you to change all CMOS settings but the User Password setting doesn’t have this function. The way to set up the passwords for both Supervisor and User are as follow:

1. Choose “Change Password” in the Main Menu and press <Enter>.

The following message appears:

“Enter Password:”

2. The first time you run this option, enter your password up to 8 characters

only and press <Enter>. The screen will not display the entered characters. For no password, just press <Enter>.

3. After you enter the password, the following message appears prompting

you to confirm the password:

“Confirm Password:”

4. Enter exactly the same password you just typed in to confirm the pass-

word and press <Enter>.

5. Move the cursor to Save & Exit Setup to save the password.

6. If you need to delete the password you entered before, choose the

Supervisor Password and press <Enter>. It will delete the password that you had before.

7. Move the cursor to Save & Exit Setup to save the option you did. Other-

wise, the old password will still be there when you turn on your machine next time.

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HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEADS PRECOMP LANDZONE SECTOR MODE Primary Master: Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 AUTO Primary Slave : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 AUTO Secondary Master : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 AUTO Secondary Slave : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 AUTO

Select Primary Master Option (N=Skip) : N

OPTIONS SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE

2 21 12 1023 64 0 4094 63 LBA 1 21 13 4095 16 65535 4094 63 NORMAL 3 21 13 2047 32 65535 4094 63 LARGE

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3.13 IDE HDD Auto Detection3.13 IDE HDD Auto Detection

3.13 IDE HDD Auto Detection

You can use this utility to automatically detect the characteristics of most hard drives.

When you enter this utility, the screen asks you to select a specific hard disk for Primary Master. If you accept a hard disk detected by the BIOS, you can enter “Y” to confirm and then press <Enter> to check next hard disk. This function allows you to check four hard disks and you may press the <Esc> after the <Enter> to skip this function and go back to the Main Menu.

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Chapter 4

CREATIVE® AUDIO DRIVER (Optional)

1. Overview

The Creative® ES1373 digital controller provides the next generation of audio performance to the PC market.

1.1 Features

l SoundScape WaveTable Synthesizer. l Full DOS Game Compatibility . l PCI Bus Master for fast DMA. l Fully Compliant with PC97 Power Management Specification.

1.2 System Requirements

This section describes system requirements for the Audio Driver installation and Usage.

Computer Intel® Pentium® II/CeleronTM processor or

higher

Operating system DOS 5.0 or higher, W indows® 95/98,

Windows® NT 3.51 or 4.0, or OS/2

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CD-ROM Double Speed or Higher Chipset Creative® ES1373

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2. Audio Driver Setup & Usage Procedures

Insert the CD-title into your CD-ROM drive. This CD will auto-run. This will display installation for VGA driver and sound driver . Also included are Intel® PIIX4 patch for Windows® 95/98, Trend PC-cillin 98, and Bus Master driver. Just click the button for automatic installation for audio driver.

2.1 Windows® 95/98

If you start Windows® 95/98, this will automatically detect this hardware onboard “PCI Multimedia Audio Device” and “Gameport Joystick”. You need to click “Next”, then “Finish”. Do not click on the “Cancel”. The driver need these ID.

2.1-1 Audio Driver Installation Procedure: Step 1: Insert the provided CD_ROM disk into the CD-ROM drive. Step 2: Look for the CD_ROM drive, double click on the CD_ROM

icon. This will show the setup screen.

Step 3: Click on “Creative AudioPCI” sound drivers icon. Step 4: This will copy the audio drivers into the hard drive. Step 5: A message will appear stating you must restart the Win-

dows® 95/98 system, select yes to restart.

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2.2 Windows® NT 4.0

2.2-1 Audio Driver Installation Procedure: Step 1: Click Start menu and select Control Panel from Settings

group.

Step 2: Select Multimedia icon. Step 3: Click on the Devices tab. Step 4: Click Add. Step 5: Double click on Unlisted or Updated Driver in the list. Step 6: Insert the CD-ROM Disk into the CD-ROM Drive. Step 7: When the Install from Disk dialog box appears, look for your

CD-ROM drive :\Sound\ Creative\AudioPCI\Drivers

\NT40\English\I386\CD Step 8: Click OK. Step 9: Click OK. Step 10: A message will appear stating that the drivers were

succesfully installed. Click OK. You must now restart

W indows® NT 4.0.

2.3 Detailed User’s Manual

The detailed user’s manual can be found on following path of the CD-ROM provided:

P A TH: Sound\Creative\AudioPCI\Docs\Manual.doc

MSI ATX BX13, MS-6163 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual