Premio Apollo, Shadowhawk User Manual

System Manual

ii PREMIO System Manual

Copyright

PREMIO is a registered trademark of Premio Computer, Inc. All

other brands and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies.

© 1997 by Premio Computer, Inc. All rights reserved.
Printed in Taiwan.
Version 2.0, September, 1997.

Disclaimers

PREMIO makes no representation or warranties, either expressed

or implied, with respect to the contents of this publication and
specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose.
technical or editorial errors or omissions in this publication, or
for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the
furnishing, performance, or use of this publication. We reserve
the right to revise this publication and to make changes from
time to time in its contents without notification.

PREMIO shall not be liable for

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Contents

GETTING STARTED ..................................................................1

Setting Up........................................................................2

Switches and Indicators.................................................3

UPGRADING ..............................................................................5

Opening the System Unit...............................................6

Installing an Expansion Card ........................................7

Installing Memory ...........................................................8

Installing a SIMM.................................................................8

Removing a SIMM................................................................9

Installing a DIMM ................................................................9

Removing a DIMM.............................................................10

Installing a Hard Drive ..................................................11

GETTING HELP........................................................................12

Troubleshooting ...........................................................12

Monitor Does Not Work.....................................................12

Keyboard Does Not Work...................................................13

Mouse Does Not Work........................................................13

System Unit Problems.........................................................14

Hard Disk Problems............................................................14

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Warranty Service.......................................................... 15

Technical Support........................................................ 15

PREMIO on the Internet............................................... 15

APPENDIX................................................................................16

Limited 3-Year Warranty.............................................. 16

FCC Standards............................................................. 18

Important Safety Instructions..................................... 19

Getting Started

Your PREMIO® system consists of three components:

 a mid-tower or desktop system unit
 a keyboard
 a mouse

Add your choice of monitor, and your system is ready to use.

System Unit

Mid-tower system

Mouse Keyboard

Desktop system

Keyboard

System Unit

Mouse

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Setting Up

To set up your PREMIO system, simply connect your monitor,
the mouse, the keyboard, and any additional components you
want to use to the system unit.

Follow these easy steps:

Power Connector

Mouse Connector
Keyboard Connector

USB Connector
Serial-1 Connector
Serial-2 Connector

Parallel Connector

Video Connector

Sound Card Connectors

6 Plug your monitor’s power cord into a power outlet.
7 Attach the female end of the system power cord to the

PREMIO system is now ready to use. To start the system,

Your
turn on your monitor’s power switch and then press the system
power switch as shown on the next page.

1 Attach your monitor’s video cable

to the video connector.

2 Attach the mouse cable to the

mouse connector.

3 Attach the keyboard cable to the

keyboard connector.

4 Attach the cables for any

additional components, such as a
printer, scanner, or modem, to the
parallel, serial, or universal serial
bus (USB) connector, as directed
in the component’s manual.

5 If your system is equipped for

multimedia, attach your speakers
and microphone to the sound card
connectors.

system unit’s power connector, and then plug the other
end of the cord into a power outlet.

Switches and Indicators 3

Switches and Indicators

The system unit’s front panel provides access to the CD-ROM
and floppy drives, and to the system’s switches and indicator
lights.

The illustration below shows a mid-towe r system. If you have a
desktop system, turn to the illustration on the next page.

 The CD-ROM drive reads

information on CDs.

Mid-tower system

CD ROM Drive

Floppy Drive

Power Switch

Hard Drive Indicator
Power Indicator

Reset Button

 The floppy drive reads and

writes information on
diskettes.

 The power switch turns the

system on and off.

 The hard drive indicator

lights when the hard drive is in
use.

 The power indicator lights

when the system is on.

 The reset button restarts the

system.

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Desktop system

Reset Button
Hard Drive Indicator

Power Indicator

Power Switch

CD ROM Drive

Floppy Drive

 The reset button restarts the system.
 The hard drive indicator lights when the hard drive is in

use.

 The power indicator lights when the system is on.
 The power switch turns the system on and off.
 The CD-ROM drive reads information on CDs.
 The floppy drive reads and writes information on

diskettes.

Upgrading

You can upgrade your PREMIO system with:

 Expansion cards
 More memo ry
 An additional hard drive

To install an upgrade, you must open the system unit. Before
proceeding, read the important cautionary note below. Then
follow the steps on the next page.

Caution! Static discharge can cause permanent damage to
internal electronic components of your computer. Always use
the following precautions when working inside the system unit:

 Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most

electronics stores) when handling electronic components.

 Do not remove a component from its antistatic packaging

until you are ready to install it.

 Keep one hand in contact with the metal system case.

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Opening the System Unit

Note Opening the system unit could affect your warranty.

Check with the dealer where you purchased your system before
opening the system unit.

To open the system unit, follow these steps

Mid-tower system

Desktop system

1 Turn off the system and

unplug the power cord.

2 Remove the screws securing

the side panel (mid-tower)
or case (desktop) at the rear
of the system unit.

3 Slide the side panel or case

up and to the rear, and
remove it.

Installing an Expansion Card 7

Installing an Expansion Card

To install an expansion card, open the system unit as described

on the
previous
page.
Then
follow
these
steps:

1 Remove the screw securing

the slot bracket cover for the
expansion slot you want to

use. Save the screw to secure the expansion card.

2 Insert the expansion card

firmly into the slot, making
sure it is seated completely.

3 Secure the card with the

saved screw.

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Installing Memory

Note For details on memory configuration, including the

placement and type of memory to use in your system, refer to
the motherboard user’s manual that came with your system.

Follow these general guidelines when adding memory:

 Use only the same type of memory throughout. For

example, do not mix EDO and fast page memory.

 SIMMs must be installed in pairs, and both SIMMs in the

pair must be the same size and speed. For example, do
not install one 16-MB and one 8-MB SIMM.

Installing a SIMM

To install a SIMM, follow these steps:

1 Insert the SIMM into the socket at a

45° angle. (SIMMs can be installed
only one way.)

2 Gently press the SIMM up into a

vertical position until it snaps into
place. The SIMM’s clips will hold it
firmly at a 90° angle when it is
properly installed.

Installing Memory 9

Removing a SIMM

To remove a SIMM, follow these steps:

1 Press the holding clips on both sides of the SIMM

outward to release it.

2 Tilt the SIMM to a 45° angle.
3 Pull the SIMM up and out of the socket.

Installing a DIMM

To install a DIMM, follow these steps:

1 Insert the DIMM vertically into the

socket. (DIMMs can fit into the slot
only one way.)

2 Push down on the DIMM to seat it,

and then raise the plastic clips at
either side to lock it in place.

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Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM, follow these steps:

1 Push down and out on the plastic

clips at either end to release
them.

2 Pull the DIMM up and out of the

socket.

Installing a Hard Drive 11

Installing a Hard Drive

To install a hard drive in your system, follow these steps:

Mid-tower system

Desktop system

1 Disconnect the hard drive cable and power connector.
2 Remove the two screws securing the drive bay.
3 Slide the bay toward the rear of the system unit to

remove it.

4 Insert the new drive into an open position in the bay and

secure it with four screws.

5 Slide the bay back into the system unit and secure it with

two screws.

6 Connect the cables.

Getting Help

Troubleshooting

Your PREMIO system is designed to provide years of trouble­free performance. If you have a problem with your system, first
check the information in this section for a quick solution.

Monitor Does Not Work

If your monitor appears not to be working properly:

 Check that the monitor’s power cable is securely attached

to the monitor and to an outlet that is receiving power.

 Check that the monitor’s video cable is securely attached

to the monitor and to the system unit’s video card
connector.

 Check that the monitor’s power switch is on.
 Adjust the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls.
 If possible, substitute another monitor that is in good

working order. If the substitute works, your monitor may
need repair or replacement.

Troubleshooting 13

Keyboard Does Not Work

If the NumLock indicator in the upper right corner of the
keyboard does not light when the system powers up, or the
keyboard does not work:

 Check that the keyboard cable is securely attached to the

system unit’s keyboard connector.

 If possible, substitute another keyboard that is in good

working order. If the substitute works, your keyboard
may need replacement.

Mouse Does Not Work

If your mouse pointer does not move or move s erratically when
you move the mouse:

 Check that the mouse cable is securely attached to the

mouse connector on the system unit.

 Disassemble the mouse and clean the roller ball.

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System Unit Problems

The fan inside the system unit should make a low, steady sound
when operating properly. If the fan is totally silent:

 Check that the system power cord is securely attached to

the back of the system unit and to a power outlet. Verify
that the outlet has power.

 If possible, substitute another power cord that is in good

working order. If the substitute works, replace your
power cord.

If the fan makes excessive noise:

 Turn off the system, open the system unit case, and

inspect the fan for any obstructions.

 Turn on the system and listen closely to the fan. If the

noise comes from inside the fan housing, your power
supply may need replacement.

Hard Disk Problems

Your hard d i sk should make a slight whirring sound when
operating properly. If the disk is totally silent:

 Turn off the system, open the system unit case, and check

that the power cable between the power supply and the
hard disk is securely attached at both ends. If it is, your
hard disk may be defective.

If the hard disk makes excessive noise:

 Turn off the system, open the system unit case, and

remove the hard disk power cable connector from the
hard disk. Then turn the system back on. If the noise
disappears, your hard disk may be defective.

 If you have more than one hard disk, repeat the same

procedure for each disk.

Warranty Service 15

Warranty Service

If you have a problem with your PREMIO system that requires
service during the warranty period, contact the dealer where
you purchased your system. Yo ur d ealer will try to resolve the
problem for you. If your dealer cannot resolve the problem, you
can contact

Note To obtain warranty service, you must provide proof of
purchase, including the purchase date.

PREMIO directly at the address below.

Technical Support

You can contact PREMIO technical support at the following
address:

Premio Computer, Inc.
918 Radecki Court
City of Industry, CA 91748

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

PREMIO on the Internet

PREMIO maintains a web page on the Internet with the latest

information on
common problems, a Windows 95 troubleshooting guide, and
more. Visit our web page at:

http://www.premiopc.com

PREMIO products, updated drivers, answers to

Appendix

Limited 3-Year Warranty

Premio Computer, Inc. warrants its line of PREMIO® computer systems
(hereinafter “Product”) to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original
purchase from Premio Computer, Inc. or a Premio Computer, Inc.
authorized reseller. This warranty does not cover monitor and LCD
panels, nor third-party hardware and software wh ich has a separate
manufacturer’s warranty. Warranty for such third-party hardware and
software, if any, is subject to the third-party’s warranty policy.

PREMIO branded monitors are warranted as follows:
Three (3) year parts and labor except for CRT
One (1) year parts and labor for CRT

PREMIO branded LCD panels are warranted as follows:
One (1) year parts and labor

SERVICE UNDER WARRANTY

If this Product fails to be in good working order during this 3­year warranty period (or specific period of time as noted
above), Premio Computer, Inc. will, at its option, repair or
replace the Product. Repair parts and/or replacement Products
may be either new or reconditioned at Premio Computer Inc.’s
discretion. The limited warranty does not include service to
repair damage from improper installation, abuse or
modifications to the Product not approved in writing by Premio
Computer, Inc. Any service repair outside the scope of this
limited warranty shall be at Premio Computer, Inc.’s or its
Authorized Service Provider’s rates and terms in effect.

This warranty is valid only within the United States and applies only
to Products which are new and in cartons which are unopened on the
date of purchase.

Limited 3-Year Warranty 17

EXCLUSIONS FROM PREMIO, INC. LIMITED
WARRANTY PROGRAM

ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR
THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. IF THIS PRODUCT IS
NOT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AS WARRANTED ABOVE,
PREMIO COMPUTER, INC.'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
SHALL BE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS STATED ABOVE.
IN NO EV ENT WILL PREMIO COMPUTER, INC. BE LIABLE TO
THE CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY
DAMEAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO DAMAGES OF ANY
KIND INCLUDING ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES,
LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
WETHER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO
USE SUCH PRODUCT, EVEN IF PREMIO COMP UTER, INC. OR
AN AUTHORIZED PREMIO COMPUTER, INC.
REPRESENTATIVE OR DEALER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES OR OF ANY CLAIM BY
ANY OTHER PARTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR SOME PRODUCTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU. PREMIO COMPUTER, INC. AUTHORIZED RESELLERS
AND SERVICE PROVIDERS/PARTNERS MAY BE CHANGED,
ADDED OR DELETED, WITHOUT NOTICE OR LIABILITY.
PREMIO COMPUTER, INC. DISCLAIMS ANY AUTHORIZED
RESELLERS AND SERVICE PROVID ER/PARTNER TO THE
PROGRAM. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH
MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

FCC Standards

The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) restricts the
amount of radiation and radio frequency emissions from
computing equipment .

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and
if not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the
operation instructions, reference manuals, and the service
manual, may cause interference to radio or television reception.

This equipment can be tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC rules. There limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, then the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
procedures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
 Increase the separation between the equipment and

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

receiver.

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

for help.

Important Safety Instructions 19

Important Safety Instructions

These instructions are provided by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cl eaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do n ot place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings on the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating, do not block or cover
these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This
product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of
power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-typ e plug, a
plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a
grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert t he plug into the o utlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete o utlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the grounding-type plug.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate
this product where the cord will be walked on.

10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the
total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the
extension cord do not exceed the extensi on cord ampere rating.
Also, make sure that the total of all products plugged into the wall
outlet does no t exceed 15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet
slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind on the product.

12. Except as explained elsewhere in this manual, don't attempt to
service this product yourself. Opening and removing those covers
that are marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous
voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those
compartments to service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
C. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the product does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions since improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal operation.

E. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been

damaged.

F. If the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance, indicating a need for service.

FCC Compliance Statement:

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in
residential installations. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used
in accordan ce with the instruct ions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarante e that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause interference to radio or

television equipment reception, which can be
determined by turning th e equi pment off and on, the user is e ncour aged to try t o
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

-Move the equipment away from the receiver

-Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions

You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not
expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance could void Your
authority to operate such equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to
the following two conditions 1) this device may not cause harmful interference
and 2) this device must acc ept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

DECLARATION OF CONFORM I TY

Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)

Responsible Party Name: G.B. T . INC.

Address: 18305 Valley Blvd., Suite#A

LA Puent, CA 91744

Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-933 8/ [phone]

hereby declares that th e product

Product Name:

Model Number:

Mother Board

Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.10 7(a ) and Section 15.109(a),
Class B Digital Device

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with part 15 of t he FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: ( 1) This device may not cause harmful
and (2) this device must accept any inference received, including
that may cause undesired ope ra tion.

Representative Person's Name: ERIC LU

Signature:

Date: Mar. 20, 2001

Eric Lu

GA-7ZX-H

Declaration of Conformity

We, Manufacturer/Importer

(full address)

G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH

Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

declare that the product

( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)

Mother Boar d

GA-7ZX-H

is in conformity with

(reference to the specification under wh ich conformity is declared)

in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive

EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000-3-2* Disturbances in supply system s cause d

of radio disturbance characteri stic s of

EN60555-2 by household appliances and similar
industrial, scientific and medi c al (ISM electrical equipment “Harmonics”
high frequency equipment

EN55013 Limits and methods of measurement EN61000-3-3* Disturbances in supply systems caused

of radio disturbance characteri stic s of

EN60555-3 by household appliances and similar

broadcast receivers and associated electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”
equipment

EN 55014 Limits and methods of measurement EN 50081-1 Gener ic emission standard Part 1:
of radio disturbance characteri stic s of Residual, commercial and li ght industry
household electrical applianc es,
portable tools and similar electrical

EN 50082-1 Generic immunity standard Part 1:

apparatus Residual, commercial and light industry

EN 55015 Limits and methods of measurement EN 55081-2 Generic emission standard Part 2:
of radio disturbance characteri stic s of Industrial environment
fluorescent lamps and luminaries

EN 55020 Immunity from radio interference of EN 55082-2 Generic immunity standard Part 2:
broadcast receivers and associated Industrial environment
equipment

EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurement ENV 55104 Immunity requirements for household
of radio disturbance characteri stic s of appliances tools and similar apparatus
information technology equipment

DIN VDE 085 5 Cabled distribution systems; Equipment EN 50091- 2 EMC requirements for uninterruptible

part 10 for receiving and/ or distribution from power systems (UPS)

part 12 sound and television si gnals

CE marking (EC conformity marking)

The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product
with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC

EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains operated EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment

electronic and related apparatus for including electrical business equipment
household and similar general use

EN 60335 Safety of household and similar EN 50091-1 General and Safety requirements for
electrical appliances uninterruptible power systems (UPS)

Manufacturer/Importer

Signature

:

Rex Lin

(Stamp)

Date : Mar. 20, 2001 Name : Rex Lin

7ZX-H

AMD AthlonTM/DuronTM Socket A Processor

Motherboard

USER'S MANUAL

AMD AthlonTM/DuronTM Socket A Processor Motherboard

REV. 5.1 First Edition

R-51-01-010419

How This Manual Is Organized

This manual is divided into the following sections:

1) Revision History Manual revision information

2) Item Checklist Product item list

3) Features Product information & specification

4) Hardware Setup Instructions on setting up the motherboard

5) Performance & Block Diagram Product performance & block diagram

6) Suspend to RAM & Dual BIOS Instructions STR installation & Dual BIOS

7) @BIOSTM & EasyTuneIIITM @BIOSTM & EasyTuneIIITM introduction

8) BIOS Setup Instructions on setting up the BIOS

software

9) Appendix

General reference

Table Of Content

Revision History P.1
Item Checklist P.2
Summary of Features P.3
7ZX-H Motherboard Layout P.5
Page Index for CPU Speed Setup / Connectors / Panel and Jumper

Definition

P.6

Performance List P.22
Block Diagram P.23
Suspend to RAM Installation P.24
Dual BIOS Introduction (Optional) P.30
@BIOSTM Introduction P.37
EasyTuneIIITM Introduction P.38
Memory Installation P.40
Page Index for BIOS Setup P.41
Appendix P.72

7ZX-H Motherboard

1

Revision History

Revision Revision Note Date

5.1 Initial release of the 7ZX-H motherboard user’s
manual.

Apr. 2001

The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this
document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein.
Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

Apr. 19, 2001 Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C

Item Checklist

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Item Checklist

 The 7ZX-H motherboard
 Cable for IDE / floppy device
 CD (TUCD) for motherboard driver & utility
 7ZX-H user’s manual

7ZX-H Motherboard

3

Summary Of Features

Form Factor  30.5 cm x 22.8 cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
CPU

 AMD Athlon

TM

/DuronTM (K7) Socket A Processor

 256K/64K L2 cache on die
 Supports 600MHz ~ 1GHz and faster
 Support 100/133MHz FSB

Chipset Apollo KT133A, consisting of:

 VT8363A Memory/AGP/PCI Controller (PAC)
 VT82C686B PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral

Controller (PSIPC)

Clock Generator

 ICW W230H
 ICW W230H

100/102/104/106/108/110/112/133 MHz system bus speeds

Memory  3 168-pin DIMM sockets

 Supports PC-100 / PC-133 SDRAM and VCM SDRAM
 Supports up to 1.5GB DRAM
 Supports only 3.3V SDRAM DIMM

I/O Control  VT82C686B
Slots  1 AGP slot supports 4X mode & AGP 2.0 compliant

 5 PCI slots supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant
 1 AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slot
 1 ISA slot (Optional)

On-Board IDE  Supports PIO mode 3, 4, UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100&

ATAPI CD-ROM

 2 IDE bus master (UDMA 33 / ATA 66 / ATA 100) IDE

ports for up to 4 ATAPI devices
On-Board
Peripherals

 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M,

1.44M and 2.88M bytes

 1 parallel ports supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
 2 serial ports (COM A & COM B)
 4 USB ports
 1 IrDA connector for IR

Hardware Monitor  CPU/System fan revolution detect

 CPU/System temperature detect
 System voltage detect
 CPU overheat shutdown detect

To be continued…

Summary of Features

4

PS/2 Connector

 PS/2



Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface

On-Board Sound

 AC’97 CODEC
 Line In/Line Out/Mic In/AUX In/CD In/TEL/Game Port

BIOS  Licensed AMI BIOS, 2M bit flash ROM

 Support Dual BIOS (Optional)

Additional Features  Support Wake-On-LAN (WOL)

 Support Internal / External Modem Ring On
 Support USB KB/MS Wake up from S3-S5
 Includes 3 fan power connectors
 Poly fuse for keyboard over-current protection
 Support STR (Suspend-To-RAM) function
 Support @BIOS™ and EasyTuneIII™

7ZX-H Motherboard

5

7ZX-H Motherboard Layou t

7ZX-H

PCI1

PCI2

Socket A CPU

VT82C

686B

VT8363A

GAME & AUDIO

COM B

COM A

LPT

PS/2

J3

J16

J15

J18

BAT1

J2

BZ1

FLOPPY

IDE2

IDE1

AGP 1

JP6

SW1

J11

LED1

J13

J12

J4

JP4

USB1

JP8

AMR

PCI3

AC97

USB2

DIMM3

JP7

A

TX POWER

DIMM2

DIMM1

PCI4

PCI5

ISA 1

MAIN
BIOS

BACK Up

BIOS

JP10

JP11

JP3

JP18

JP16

JP17

Clock
Generator

JP21

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
Page Index for CPU Speed Setup/Connectors/Panel and Jumper Definition

Page

CPU Speed Setup P.7
Connectors P.8
Game & Audio Port P.8
COM A / COM B / LPT Port P.8
USB 1 Connector P.9
USB 2 Connector P.9
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector P.10
J3 (CPU Fan) P.10
JP6 (Power Fan) P.11
J2 (System Fan) P.11
ATX Power P.12
Floppy Port P.12
IDE 1(Primary) / IDE 2(Secondary) Port P.13
J16 (TEL) P.13
J15 (AUX_IN) P.14
J18 (CD Audio Line In) P.14
J13 (Ring Power On) P.15
J12 (Wake On LAN) P.15
JP8 / LED1 (STR LED Connector & DIMM LED) P.16
J4 (IR) P.16
Panel and Jumper Definition P.17
J11 (2x11 Pins Jumper) P.17
JP16/JP17/JP18 (AMR Select)[Optional] P.18
JP4 (Rear USB Device Wake Up Selection) P.18
JP7 (STR Function Enable) P.19
JP11 (Front USB Device Wake Up Selection) P.19
JP10 (BIOS Write Protection)[Optional] P.20
JP3 (Clear CMOS Function)[Optional] P.20
BAT1 (Battery) P.21

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CPU Speed Setup

The system bus speed is selectable at 100~133MHz. The user can select the system bus speed
by DIP switch SW1 & JP21.

Set System Bus Speed
SW1:

O: ON / X: OFF

FSB 1 2 3 4

95 O O X X

100 0 X X X

102 0 0 0 X
104 X X X 0
106 0 X X 0
108 0 0 X 0
110 0 X 0 0
112 0 0 0 0
133 0 X 0 X

JP21: CPU Clock Frequency (Optional)

Pin No. Definition
1-2 close 133MHz
2-3 close 100MHz (Default)

JP21

SW1

1

1

133MHz

100MHz

(Default)

AMD CPU Heat Sink Installation:

Beware: Please check that the heat sink is in good contact with the CPU before you turn on your

system.

The poor contact will cause over heat, and might cause damage to your
processor.

Connectors

8

Connectors

Game & Audio Port

MIC In

Game

Port

Line In

Line Out 1

COM A / COM B / LPT Port

COM A

LPT Port

COM B

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USB 1 Connector

Pin No. Definition

1 USB V0
2 USB D0­3 USB D0+
4 GND
5 USB V1
6 USB D1­7 USB D1+
8 GND

56

7

8

4

321

USB 2 Connector

Pin No. Definition

1 +5V
2 GND
3 USB D2­4 NC
5 USB D2+
6 USB D3+
7 NC
8 USB D3­9 GND

10 +5V

1

10

9

2

Connectors

10

PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2

Mouse/Keyboard

Pin No. Definition

1 Data
2 NC
3 GND
4 VCC(+5V)
5 Clock
6 NC

PS/2 Keyboard

PS/2 Mouse

12

3

4

5

6

J3: CPU Fan

Pin No. Definition

1 Control
2 +12V
3 SENSE

1

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JP6: Power Fan

Pin No. De fin ition

1 Control
2 +12V
3 NC

1

J2: Sysem Fan

Pin No. Definition

1 Control
2 +12V
3 SENSE

1

Connectors

12

ATX Power

Pin No. Definition

3,5,7,13,

15-17

GND

1,2,11 3.3V

4,6,19,20 VCC

10 +12V
12 -12V
18 -5V

8 Power Good
9 5V SB (stand by+5V)

14 PS-ON (Soft On/Off)

2010

11

1

Floppy Port

Red Line

FDD1

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IDE1 (Primary), IDE2 (Secondary) Port

IDE 1 I DE 2

Red Line

J16 TEL: The connector is for Modem with internal voice connector

Pin No. Definition

1 Signal-In
2 GND
3 GND
4 Signal-Out

1

Connectors

14

J15: AUX_IN

Pin No. Definition

1 AUX-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 AUX-R

1

J18: CD Audio Line In

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 CD-R

1

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J13: Ring Power On (Internal Modem Card Wake Up)

Pin No. Definition

1 Signal
2 GND

1

J12: Wake On LAN

Pin No. Defin i tio n

1 +5V SB
2 GND
3 Signal

1

Connectors

16

JP8 / LED1: STR LED Connector & DIMM LED

STR LED Connector External.

+ DIMM LED

1

J4: IR

Pin No. Definition

1 VCC (+5V)
2 NC
3 IR Data Input
4 GND
5 IR Data Output

1

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Panel And Jumper Definition

J11: 2x11 Pins Jumper

RE

GN

GD

PW

P−P−P+

S P K

HD

1

1

1

1

GN (Green Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Entering Green Mode

GD (Green LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(−)

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(−)

SPK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(−)

RE (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Reset Hardware System

P+P−P−(Power LED)

Pin 1: LED anode(+)
Pin 2: LED cathode(−)
Pin 3: LED cathode(−)

PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation

Close: Power On/Off

Panel and Jumper Definition

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JP16 /JP17/JP18: AMR (Primary or Secondary) Select (Optional)

(AMR Audio Modem Riser)

JP16 JP17 JP18
Onboard AC97 ON 1-2 1-2
AMR (Pri mary) OFF 3-4 3-4
Onboard AC97+MR
(Secondary)
(Default)

ON 1-2

3-4

1-2

1

JP17

1

JP16

1

JP18

JP4: Rear USB Device Wake up Selection (USB Connector  USB1)

Pin No. Definition
1-2 Close Nor m al (Def aul t)
2-3 Close USB Device Wake up

1

(If you want to use "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5"
function, you have to set the BIOS setting "USB Dev
Wakeup From S3-S5" enabled, and the jumper "JP4"
enabled).
*(Power on the computer and as soon as memory
counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIOS Setup.
Select the item "POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP", then
select "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5: Enabled".
Remember to save the setting by pressing "ESC" and
choose the "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" option.)

USB1

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JP7: STR Function Enable

Pin No. Definition

Open Normal (Default)

Close STR Enabled

1

JP11: Front USB Device Wake up Selection (USB Port  USB2)

1

Pin No. Definition

1-2 close Normal (Default)
2-3 close

Enabled Front USB Device
Wake up

USB2

(If you want to use "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5"
function, you have to s e t th e BIOS setting "US B D e v
Wakeup From S3-S5" enabled, and the jumper "JP11"
enabled).
*(Power on the computer and as soon as memory
counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter BIO S S etup.
Select the item "POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP", then
select "USB Dev Wakeup From S3-S5: Enabled".
Remember to save the setting by pressing "ESC" and
choose the "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" option.)

Panel and Jumper Definition

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JP10: BIOS Write Protection (Optional)

Pin No. Definition

ON Write Protect Enable

OFF

Write Protect Disable
(Default)

1

Please Set Jumpe r JP10 to ”OFF” to enabled

BIOS Write Function when you update new BIOS

or new device

JP3: Clear CMOS Function (Optional)

Pin No . Definition
1-2 close Normal (Default)
2-3 close Clear CM OS

1

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BA T1: Batt ery

+

CAUTION



Danger of explosion if battery

is incorrectly replaced.



Replace only with the sam e o r
equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer.



Dispose of used batteries
according to the manu fac ture r’s
instructions.

Performance List

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Performance List

The following performance dat a list is the testing results of some popular bench mark testing
programs.
These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data
values gotten by users. (The different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different
benchmark testing results.)

• CPU AMD Althon

TM

1200MHz, AMD DuronTM 900MHz

• DRAM (128x1) MB SDRAM (Winbond W986408CH-75)

• CACHE SIZE 384 KB included in Althon

TM

192 KB included in DuronTM

• DISPLAY GA-GF2000

• STORAGE Onboard IDE (Quantum AS30000AT 30GB)

• O.S. Windows 2000 + SP1 + DirectX8

• DRIVER

Display Driver at 1024 x 768 x 64k colors 75Hz.
TUCD ver.1.7

Processor

AMD

Althon

TM

1200MHz (100x12)

AMD Duron

TM

900MHz (100x9)

Winbench99

Business Disk Winmark 99 7500 7700

Hi-End Disk Winmark 99 15400 15200

Business Graphics Winmark 99 525 370

Hi-End Graphics Winmark 99 1170 881

Winstone 2001

Business Winstone 2001 42.3 31.7

Content Creative Winstone 2001

43.7 35.2

 If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, please refer to the detail on P.50

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Block Diagram

100 / 133MHz

Socket A

VT8363A

System Bus

VT82C

686B

5 PCI

AGP

2X/4X

ICW W230H

4 USB Ports

ATA66/ATA100

IDE Channels

COM Ports

LPT Ports

PS/2

IR Floppy

Game Port

3.3V SDRAM

CPUCLK

33MHz

33MHz

100 / 133MHz

100 / 133MHz

33MHz

48MHz

66MHz

66MHz

14.318MHz

AMR

AC97

CODEC

ISA

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Suspend To RAM Installation

A.1 Introduce STR function:

Suspend-to-RAM (STR) is a Windo ws 98 ACPI sleep mode function. When recovering from

STR (S3) sleep mode, the system is able, in just a few seconds, to r etrieve the last “state” of
the system before it went to sleep and recover to that state. The “state” is stored in memory
(RAM) before the system goes to sleep. During STR sleep mode, your system uses only
enough energy to maintain critical information and system functions, primarily the system
state and the ability to recognize various “wake up” triggers or signals, respectively.

A.2 STR function Installation

Please use the following steps to complete the STR function installation.

Step-By-Step Setup

Step 1:

To utilize the STR function , the system must be in Windows 9 8 ACPI mode.

Putting Windows 98 into ACPI mode is fairly easy.

Setup with Windows 98 C D:

A. Insert the Windows 98 CD into your CD-ROM drive, select Start, and then Run.
B. Type (without quotes) “D:\setup” in the window provided. Hit the enter key or click OK.
C. After setup completes, remove the CD, and reboot your system
(This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:).

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Step 2:

(If you want to use STR Function, please set jumper JP7 Closed.)

Pin No. Definition

Open Normal (Default)
Close STR Enabled

1

Step 3:

Power on the computer and as soon as memory counting starts, press <Del>. You will enter
BIOS Setup. Select the item “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP”, then select “

ACPI Sleep

Type

: S3 / STR”. Remember to save the settings by pres sing "ESC" a nd choose the “SAVE

& EXIT SETUP” option.

Congratulation! You have completed the installation and now can use the STR function.

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A.3 How to put your system into STR mode?

There are two ways to accomplish this:

1. Choose the “Stand by” item in the “Shut Down Windows” area.

A. Press the “Start” button and then select “Shut Down”

B. Choose the “Stand by” item and press “OK”

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2. Define the system ”power on” button to initiate STR sleep mode:
A. Double click “My Computer” and then “Control Panel”

B. Double click the “ Power Management” item.

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C. Select the “Advanced” tab and “Standby” mode in Power Buttons.

D. Restart your computer to complete setup.
Now when you want to enter STR sleep mode, just momentarily press the “Power on”

button.

A.4 How to recover from the STR sleep mode?

There are five ways to “wake up” the system:

1. Press the “Power On” button.

2. Use the “Resume by Alarm” function.

3. Use the “Modem Ring On” function.

4. Use the “Wake On LAN” function.

5. Use the “USB Device Wake Up” function.

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A.5 Notices:

1. In order for STR to function prop erly, several hard ware and software requirements must

be satisfied:

A. You r ATX power supply must comply with the ATX 2.01 spec ification (provide more

than 720 mA 5V Stand-By current).

B. Your SDRAM must be PC-100/PC-133 compliant.

2. Jumper JP8 is provided to connect to the STR LED in your system chassis. [Your
chassis may not provide this feature.] The STR LED will be illuminated when your system
is in STR sleep mode.

STR LED Connector External.

+ DIMM LED

1

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Dual BIOS Introduction (Optional)

A. What is Dual BIOS Technology?

Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the mother board, one is the

Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system
works on the Main BIOS. If the Main BIOS i s c orrupt ed o r d amage d, the B ac kup BIOS c an
take over while the system is powered on. This means that your PC will still be able to run
stably as if nothing has happened in your BIOS.

B. How to use Dual BIOS?

a. Boot Screen

xxx xxx
Check System Health OK,
AMD-Athlon(tm)-650MHz (100x6.5)
Check NVRAM…

Wait…

Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility. Press ESC to quit

( C ) American Megatrends Inc.,
62-0612-001199-00101111-071595-KT133-7ZX001-F

Press F1 to enter Dual BIOS Utility

American Release:06/12/2000
Megatrends AMIBIOS (C) 1999 American Megatrends

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b. AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility

c. Dual BIOS Item explanation:

BIOS will auto detect:
Boot From : Main BIOS

Main ROM Type : SST 39SF020
Backup ROM Type : SST 39SF020

Wide Range Prot ection: Disable(Default), Enable

Status 1:

If any failure (ex. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset…) occurs in the Main

BIOS , just before the Operating System is loaded and after the power is on, and that
the Wide Range Protection is set to “Enable”, the PC will boot from Backup BIOS
automatically.

Status 2:

If the ROM BIOS on peripherals cards(ex. SCSI Cards, LAN Cards,..) emits

signals to request restart of the system after the user make any alteration on it, the
boot up BIOS will not be changed to the Backup BIOS.

AMI Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility

Boot From……………………….. Main BIOS
Main ROM Type………………… SST 39SF020
Backup ROM Type……………… SST 39SF020

Wide Range Protection Disable

Boot From Main BIOS

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

PgDn/PgUp:Modify ↑↓:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

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Boot From : Main BIOS (Default), Backup BIOS

Status 1:

The user can set to boot from main BIOS or Backup BIOS.

Auto Recovery : Enable(Default), Disable

When one of the Main BIOS or Backup BIOS occurs checksum failure, the working BIOS

will automatically reco ver the BIOS of checksum failur e.
(In the Power Management Setup of the BIOS Setting, if ACPI Suspend Type is set to

Suspend to RAM, the Auto Recovery will be set to Enable automatically.)

(If you want to enter the BIOS setting, please press “Del” key when the boot screen appears.)

Halt On Error : Disable(Default), Enable

If the BIOS occurs a checksum error or the Main BIOS occurs a WIDE RANGE
PROTECTION error and Halt On BIOS Defects set to Enable, the PC will show messages
on the boot screen, and the system will pause and wait for the user’s instruction.

If Auto Recovery: Disable, it will show <or the other key to continue.>

If Auto Recovery: Enable, it will show <or the other key to Auto Recover.>

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Backup message:

Are you sure to copy BIOS?
[Enter] to continue or [Esc] to abort …

The means that the Main BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the

Backup BIOS. Or the means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could
automatically recover the Main BIOS.

(This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can’t be changed by user.)

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DualBIOS

TM

Technology FAQ

GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for your
system BIOS. This newness “Value-added” feature, in a long series of innovations from
GIGABYTE, is available on GA-7ZX-H motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also
incorporate this innovation.

What’s DualBIOSTM?

On GIGABYTE motherboards with DualBIOS there are physically two BIOS chips. For
simplicity we’ll call one your “Main BIOS” and the other we’ll call your “Backup” BIOS (your “hot
spare”). If your Main BIOS fails, the Backup BIOS almost automatically takes over on your
next system boot. Almost automatically and with virtually zero down time! Whether the
problem is a failure in flashing your BIOS or a virus or a catastrophic failure of the Main BIOS
chip, the result is the same - the Backup BIOS backs you up, almost automatically.

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I. Q: What is DualBIOSTM technology?
Answer:

DualBIOS technology is a patented technology from Giga-Byte Technology. The concept of this
technology is based on the redundancy and fault tolerance theory. DualBIOS

TM

technology
simply means there are two system BIOSes (ROM) integrated onto the motherboard. One is a
main BIOS, and the other is a backup BIOS. The mainboard will operate normally with the main
BIOS, however, if the main BIOS is corrupt or damaged for various reasons, the backup BIOS
will be automatically used when the system powered-On. Your PC will operate as before the
main BIOS was damaged, and is completely transparent to the user.

II. Q: Why does anyone need a motherboard with DualBIOS

TM

technology?

Answer:

In today’s systems there are more and more BIOS failures. The most common reasons are virus
attacks, BIOS upgrade failures, and/or deterioration of the BIOS (ROM) chip itself.

1. New computer viruses are being found that attack and destroy the system BIOS. They

may corrupt your BIOS code, causing your PC to be unstable or even not boot normally.

2. BIOS data will be corrupted if a power loss/surge occu rs, or if a user resets the system, or

if the power button is pressed during the process of performing a system BIOS upgrade.

3. If a user mistakenly updates their mainboard with the incorrect BIOS file, then the system

may not be able to boot correctly. This may cause the PC system hang in operation or
during boot.

4. A flash ROM's life cycle is limited according to electronic characteristics. The modern PC

utilizes the Plug and Play BIOS, and is updated regularly. If a user changes peripherals
often, there is a slight chance of damage to the flash

ROM.

With Giga-Byte Technology’s patented DualBIOS

TM

technology you can reduce the possibility of
hangs during system boot up, and/or loss BIOS data due to above reasons. This new
technology will eliminate valuable system down time and costly repair bills cause by BIOS
failures.

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III. Q: How does DualBIOSTM technology work?
Answer:

1. DualBIOSTM technology provides a wide range of protection during the boot up procedure. It

protects your BIOS during system POST, ESCD update, and even all the way to PNP
detection/assignment.

2. DualBIOS

TM

provides automatic recovery for the BIOS. When the first BIOS used during
boot up does not complete or if a BIOS checksum error occurs, boot-up is still possible. In
the DualBIOS

TM

utility, the "Auto Recovery" option will guarantee that if e ithe r the main BIOS

or backup BIOS is corrupted, the DualBIOS

TM

technology will use the good BIOS and correct

the wrong BIOS automatically.

3. DualBIOS

TM

provides manual recovery for the BIOS. DualBIOSTM technology contains a
built-in flash utility, which can flash your system BIOS from backup to main and/or visa versa.
There is no need for an OS-dependent flash utility program.

4. DualBIOS

TM

contains a one-way flash utility. The built-in one-way flash utility will ensure that
the corrupt BIOS is not mistaken as the good BIOS during recovery and that the correct
BIOS (main vs. backup) will be flashed. This will prevent the good BIOS from being flashed.

IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOSTM technology?
Answer:

1. Every user should have DualBIOSTM technology due to the advancement of computer
viruses.
Everyday, there are new BIOS-type viruses discovered that will destroy your system BIOS.
Most commercial products on the market do not have solutions to guard against this type of
virus intrusion. The DualBIOS

TM

technology will provide a state-of-the-art solution to protect
your PC:
Case I.) Vicious computer viruses may wipe out your entire system BIOS. With a
conventional single system BIOS PC, the PC will not be functional until it is sent for repairs.
Case II.) If the "Auto Recovery" option is enable in the DualBIOS

TM

utility, and if a virus

corrupts your system BIOS,

the backup BIOS will automatically reboot the system and

correct the main BIOS.
Case III.) A user may override booting from the main system BIOS. The DualBIOS

TM

utility

may be entered to manually change the boot sequence to boot from the backup BIOS.

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2. During or after a BIOS upgrade, if DualBIOSTM detects that the main BIOS is corrupt, the
backup BIOS will take over the boot-up process automatically. Moreover, it will verify the
main and backup BIOS checksums when booting-up. DualBIOS

TM

technology examines the
checksum of the main and backup BIOS while the system is powered on to guarantee your
BIOS operates properly.

3. Power Users will have the advantage of having two BIOS versions on their mainboard. The
benefit is being able to select either version BIOS to suit the performance system needs.

4. Flexibility for high-end desktop PCs and workstation/servers. In the DualBIOS

TM

utility, the
option can be set, "Halt On When BIOS Defects," to be enable to halt your system with a
warning message that the mai n BIOS has been c orrupted. Most workstation/servers require
constant operation to guarantee services have not been interrupted. In this situation, the "Halt
On When BIOS Defects" message may be disable to avoid system pauses during normal
booting. Another advantage you gain from Giga-Byte’s DualBIOS

TM

technology is the ability to
upgrade from dual 2 Mbit BIOS to dual 4 Mbit BIOS in the futur e if extra BIOS storage is
need.

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@BIOS™ Introduction

Gigabyte announces @BIOS™
Windows BIOS live update utility

Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or
like many other people, you just know what
BIOS is, but always hesitate to update it?
Because you think updating newest BIOS is
unnecessary and actually you don’t know how
to update it.

Maybe not like others, you are very experienced in BIOS updating and spend quite
a lot of time to do it. But of course you don’t like to do it too much. First, download
different BIOS from website and then switch the operating system to DOS mode.
Secondly, use different flash utility to update BIOS. The above process is not a
interesting job. Besides, always be carefully to store the BIOS source code correctly in
your disks as if you update the wrong BIOS, it will be a nightmare.

Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right
to save your time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it

comes! Now Gigabyte announces @BIOS

™

--the first Windows BIOS live update utility.
This is a smart BIOS update software. It could help you to download the BIOS from
internet and update it. Not like the other BIOS update software, it’s a Windows utility.

With the help of “@BIOS

™

’, BIOS updating is no more than a click.

Besides, no matter which mainboard you are using, if it’s a Gigabyte’s product*,

@BIOS

™

help you to maintain the BIOS. This utility could detect your cor rect
mainboard model and help you to choose the BIOS accordingly. It then downloads the
BIOS from the nearest Gigabyte ftp site automatically. There are several different
choices; you could use “Internet Update” to download and update your BIOS directly.
Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose “Save Current

BIOS” to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS

™

update
your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to
maintain and manage your BIOS easily. Again, Gigabyte’s innovative product erects a
milestone in mainboard industries.

For such a wonderful software, how much it costs? Impossible! It’s free! Now, if you
buy a Gigabyte’s motherboard, you could find this amazing software in the attached
driver CD. But please

remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a

internet BIOS update from your Gigabyte

@BIOS

™

.

EasyTuneIIITM Introduction

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EasyTuneIII™ Introduction

Gigabyte announces EasyTuneIII™
Windows overdrive utility

“Overdrive” might be one of the most
common issues in computer field. But have
many users ever tried it? The answer is
probably “no”. Because “overdrive” is thought to
be very difficult and includes a lot of technical
know-how, sometimes “overdrive” is even
considered as special skills found only in some
enthusiasts.

But as to the experts in “overdrive”, what’s the truth? They may spend quite a lot
of time and money to study, try and use many different hardware and software tools
to do “overdrive”. And even with these technologies, they still learn that it’s quite a
risk because the safety and stability of an “overdrive“ system is unknown.

Now everything is different because of a Windows overdrive utility
EasyTuneIII

™

--announced by Gigabyte. This utility has totally changed the gaming
rule of “overdrive”. This is the first overdrive utility suitable for both normal and power
users. Users can choose either “Easy Mode” or “Advanced Mode” to run “overdrive”
at their convenience. For users who choose “Easy Mode”, they just need to click
“Auto Optimize” to have auto and immediate CPU overclocking. This software will
then overdrive CPU speed automatically with the result being shown in the control
panel. If someone prefers to “overdrive” by oneself, there is also another choice.
Click “Advanced Mode” to enjoy “sport drive” class overclocking. In “Advanced
Mode”, one can change the system bus speed in small increments to get ultimate
system performance. And no matter which mainboard is used, if it’s a Gigabyte’s

product*, EasyTuneIII

™

helps to perform the best of system.

Besides, different from other traditional over-clocking methods, EasyTuneIII

™

doesn’t require users to change neither BIOS nor hardware switch/ jumper setting;
on the other hand, they can do “overdrive” at only one click. Therefore, this is a safer
way for “overdrive” as nothing is changed on software or hardware. If user runs

EasyTuneIII

™

over system’s limitation, the biggest lost is only to restart the computer

again and the side effect is then well controlled. Moreover, if one well-performed
system speed been tested in EasyTuneIII™, user can “Save” this bus speed and
“Load” it in next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTuneIII

™

has already turned the

“overdrive” technology toward to a newer generation.

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This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached

driver CD. Users may make a test drive of “EasyTuneIII

™

” to find out more amazing

features by themselves.

For further technical information, please link to: http://www.gigabyte.com.tw





 Note: For the latest version of EasyTuneIIITM, please visit our website.

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Memory Installation

The motherboard has 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. The BIOS will automatically
detects memory type and size. To install the memory module, just push it vertically into the
DIMM Slot .The DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notch. Memory size
can vary between sockets.

Install memory in any combination table:

DIMM 168-pin SDRAM DIMM Modul es
DIMM 1 Supports 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 MB X 1 pcs
DIMM 2 Supports 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 / 512 MB X 1 pcs
DIMM 3 Supports 16 / 32 / 64 /128 / 256 / 512 MB X 1 pcs

★Total System Memory (Max 1.5GB)

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 Page Index for BIOS Setup Page
The Main Menu P.43
Standard CMOS Setup P.45
BIOS Features Setup P.48
Chipset Features Setup P.50
Power Management Setup P.54
PNP/ PCI Configuration P.57
Load BIOS Defaults P.60
Load Setup Defaults P.61
Integrated Peripherals P.62
Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup P.66
Supervisor Password / User Password P.68
IDE HDD Auto Detection P.69
Save & Exit Setup P.70
Exit Without Saving P.71

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BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to
modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed
CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.

ENTERING SETUP

Power ON the computer and press <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If the
message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system t o
try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET" bottom on the system case. You
may also restart by simultaneously press <Ctrl> − <Alt>− <Del> keys.

CONTROL KEYS

<↑> Move to previous item

<↓> Move to next item
<←> Move to the item in the left hand
<→> Move to the item in the right hand

<Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS

Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page

and return to Main Menu
<+/PgUp> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PgDn> Decrease the numeric value or make changes

<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup

Menu

<F2> Reserved
<F3> Reserved
<F4> Reserved
<F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page

Setup Menu

<F6> Load the default CMOS value from BIOS defa ult table, only for Option

Page Setup Menu

<F7>

Load the Setup Defaults

<F8> Reserved
<F9> Reserved

<F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

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GETTING HELP

Main Menu

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

Stat us Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu

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

The Main Menu

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

Figure 1: Main Menu

•••• Standard CMOS Setup

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

•••• BIOS Features Setup

This setup page includes all the items of AMI special enhanced features.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.24b

( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC : Quit ↑↓←→ : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type, …

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•••• Chipset Features Setup

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

•••• Power Management Setup

This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.

•••• PNP/PCI Configurations

This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.

•••• Load BIOS Defaults

Bios Defaults indicates the value of the system parameter which the system would be in
the safe configuration.

•••• Load Setup Defaults

Setup Defaults indicates the value of the system parameter which the system would be in

the most appropriate configuration.

•••• Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

•••• Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup

This setup page is auto detect fan and temperature status.

•••• Supervisor password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,
or just to Setup.

•••• User password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.

•••• IDE HDD auto detection

Automatically configure hard disk parameters.

•••• Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

•••• Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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Standard CMOS Setup

The items in Standard CMOS Feat ures Menu (Figure 2) are divided in to 9 categories. Each
category includes no, one or more than one setup i tems. Use the arrows to highlight the i tem
and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.

Figure 2: Standard CMOS Setup

•••• Date

The date format is <Week> <Month> <Day>, <Year>.

Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display-only
Month The month, Jan. Through Dec.
Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year The year, from 1990 through 2099

AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP

( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Fri Mar 9, 2001
Time (hh/mm/ss) : 10:36:24

TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE

Pri Master : Auto
Pri Slave : Auto
Sec Master : Auto
Sec Slave : Auto

Floppy Drive A: 1 . 44 MB 3 ½
Floppy Drive B: Not Installed

Boot Sector Virus Protection : Disabled

Base Memory : 640 Kb
Other Memory: 384 Kb
Extended Memory: 127Mb
Total Memory: 128Mb

Month: Jan – Dec ESC : Exit
Day: 01 – 31 ↑↓ : Select Item
Year : 1990– 2099 PU/PD/+/– : Modify
(Shift)F2 : Color

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•••• Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the
24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p .m. is 13:00:00.

•••• Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave

The category identifies the types of hard di sk from drive C to F that has been ins talled in
the computer. There are two types: auto type, and user definable type. User type is
user-definable; Auto type which will automatically detect HDD 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 you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter to the following items.
Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information
should be provided in the documentation form your hard disk vendor or the system
manufacturer.

CYLS. Number of cylinders
HEADS number of heads
PRECOMP write precomp
LANDZONE Landing zone
SECTORS number of sectors

If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.

•••• Floppy Drive A / Drive B

The category identifies the types of floppy disk dri ve A or drive B that has been instal led in
the computer.

None No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25 in. 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.

1.2M, 5.25 in. 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch
when 3 Mode is Enable).

720K, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity

1.44M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.

2.88M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.

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•••• Boot Sector Virus Protection

If it is set to enable, the category will flash on the screen when there is any attempt to write
to the boot sector or partition table of the ha rd disk drive. The system will halt and the
following error message will appear in the mean time. You can run anti-virus program to
locate the problem.

Enabled Activate automatically when the system boots up causing a warning

message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or
hard disk partition table

Disabled No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the

boot sector or hard disk partition table. (Default Value)

•••• Memory

The category is display-onl y which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the
BIOS.

Base Memory

The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional)
memory installed in the system.

The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with 512 K
memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems with 640 K or more
memory installed on the motherboard.

Extended Memory

The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory

address map.

Other Memory

This refers to the memory located in the 640 K to 1024 K address space. This is
memory that can be used for different applications.

DOS uses this area to load device drivers to keep as much base memory free
for application programs. Most use for this area is Shadow RAM.

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BIOS Features Setup

Figure 3: BIOS Features Setup

••••

1st / 2nd / 3rd Boot Device

Floppy

Boot Device by Floppy.

ZIP A: / LS-120

Boot Device by ZIP A: / LS-120.

CDROM

Boot Device by CDROM.

SCSI

Boot Device by SCSI.

NETWORK

Boot Device by NETWORK.

IDE-0~IDE-3

Boot Device by IDE-0~IDE-3.

Disabled

Boot Device by Disabled.

USB FDD

Boot Device by USB FDD.

ATAPI ZIP C:

Boot Device by ATAPI ZIP C:.

AMIBIOS SETUP – BIOS FEATURES SETUP

( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

1st Boot Device Floppy
2nd Boot Device IDE-0

3rd Boot Device CDROM
S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks Disabled
BootUp Num-Lock On
Floppy Drive Seek Enabled

Password Check Setup

ESC : Quit

↑↓→ ←

: Select Item

F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify

F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load SETUP Defaults

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••••

S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks

Enabled Enable S.M.A.R.T. Hard for Disks.
Disabled Disable S.M.A.R.T. Hard for Disks. (Default Value)

•••• Boot Up Num-Lock

On Keypad is number keys. (Default Value)
Off Keypad is arrow keys.

•••• Floppy Drive Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360
type is 40 tracks while 720 , 1.2 and 1.44 are all 80 tracks.

Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine if it is 40 or 80 tracks.

Note that BIOS can not tell from 720, 1.2 or 1.44 drive type as they are
all 80 tracks. (Default Value)

Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number.

Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is

360.

••••

Password Check

Setup Set Password Check to Setup. (Default Value)
Always Set Password Check to Always.

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Chipset Features Setup

Figure 4: Chipset Features Setup

•••• Top Performance

If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set “Top Performance”
as “Enabled”.

Disabled Top Performance Disable. (Default Value)
Enabled Top Performance Enable.

•••• DRAM Frequency

Auto Set DRAM Frequency to Auto.
100MHz Set DRAM Frequency to 100MHz. (Default Value)
133MHz Set DRAM Frequency to 133MHz.

•••• SDRAM CAS# Latency

2 For Fastest SDRAM DIMM module.
3 For Slower SDRAM DIMM module. (Default Value)
Auto Detect SDRAM CAS# Latency by SPD.

AMIBIOS SETUP – CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP

( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

*********DRAM Timing*** SDRAM Command Drive 24 mA

Top Performance Disabled Memory Address Drive 24 mA

DRAM Frequency 100MHz CAS# Drive 12 mA
SDRAM CAS# Latency 3 RAS# Drive 24 mA

AGP Fast Write Disabled
AGP Mode 4X
AGP Comp. Driving Auto
Manual AGP Comp. Driving DB
AGP Aperture Size 64MB
PCI Delay Transaction Enabled
USB Controller Enabled

USB Legacy Support Disabled
USB Port 64/60 Emulation Disabled
BIOS Flash Protection Disabled
DRAM Drive Strength Auto

ESC : Quit

↑↓→ ←

: Select Item

MD Bus Strength High F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify

CAS Bus Strength High F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color
Delay DRAM Read Latch 1.0ns F6 : Load BIOS Defaults

Memory Data Drive 8 mA F7 : Load SETUP Defaults

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•••• AGP Fast Write

Enabled Enable this function only if the AGP Card s upport Fast Write Function.

(Enable this function can increase AGP performance).

Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)

•••• AGP Mode

4X Set AGP Mode to 4X. (Default Value)
1X Set AGP Mode to 1X.
2X Set AGP Mode to 2X.

•••• AGP Comp. Driving

Auto Set AGP Comp. Driving to Auto. (Default Value)
Manual Set AGP Comp. Driving to Manual.

If AGP Comp. Driving is Manual.

Manual AGP Comp. Driving: 00~FF

•••• AGP Aperture Size

4MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 4MB.
8MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 8 MB.
16MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 16 MB.
32MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 32 MB.
64MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 64 MB. (Default Value)
128MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 128 MB.
256MB Set AGP Aperture Size to 256 MB.

•••• PCI Delay Transaction

Enabled Enable Delay Transaction. (Default Value)
Disabled Disable Delay Transaction.

•••• USB Controller

Enabled Enable USB Controller. (Default Value)
Disabled Disable USB Controller.

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•••• USB Legacy Support

Keyboard/FDD Set USB Legacy Support Keyboard / Floppy.
KB/Mouse/FDD Set USB Legacy Support Keyboard / Mouse /Floppy.
Disabled Disable USB Legacy Support Function. (Default Value)

•••• USB Port 64/60 Emulation

Enabled To use USB mouse under Win NT environment, set USB Legacy

Support to KB/Mouse/FDD and USB Port 64/60 Emulation to
enabled.

Disabled Disable this Function. (Default Value)

•••• BIOS Flash Protection

Enabled BIOS Flash Write Protection.
Disabled Normal. (Default Value)

•••• DRAM Drive Strength

Auto Set DRAM Drive Strength Auto. (Default Value)
Manual Set DRAM Drive Strength Manual.

If DRAM Drive Strength is Manual, then you can adjust item below.

•••• MD Bus Strength

High Set MD Bus Strength High. (Default Value)
Low Set MD Bus Strength Low.

•••• CAS Bus Strength

High Set CAS Bus Strength High. (Default Value)
Low Set CAS Bus Strength Low.

•••• Delay DRAM Read Latch

1.0ns Set DRAM Read Latch Delay 1.0ns. (Default Value)

1.5ns Set DRAM Read Latch Delay 1.5ns.

0.5ns Set DRAM Read Latch Delay 0.5ns.
No delay Set DRAM Read Latch No delay.

•••• Memory Data Drive

6 mA Set Memory Data Drive 6 mA.
8 mA Set Memory Data Drive 8 mA. (Default Value)

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•••• SDRAM Command Drive

16 mA Set SDRAM Command Drive 16 mA.
24 mA Set SDRAM Command Drive 24 mA. (Default Value)

•••• Memory Address Drive

16 mA Set Memory Address Drive 16 mA.
24 mA Set Memory Address Drive 24 mA. (Default Value)

•••• CAS# Drive

8 mA Set CAS# Drive 8 mA.
12 mA Set CAS# Drive 12 mA. (Default Value)

•••• RAS# Drive

16 mA Set RAS# Drive 16 mA.
24 mA Set RAS# Drive 24 mA. (Default Value)

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Power Management Setup

Figure 5: Power Management Setup

•••• ACPI Sleep Type

S1/POS Set ACPI sleep type to S1. (Default Value)
S3/STR Set ACPI sleep type to S3.

• USB Dev Wakeup from S3-S5

Enabled Enable USB Dev Wakeup from S3-S5.
Disabled Disable USB Dev Wakeup from S3-S5. (Default Value)

•••• Suspend Time Out (Minute.)

Disabled Disable Suspend Time Out Function. (Default Value)
1 Enable Suspend Time Out after 1min.
2 Enable Suspend Time Out after 2min.
4 Enable Suspend Time Out after 4min.
8 Enable Suspend Time Out after 8min.
10 Enable Suspend Time Out after 10min.
20 Enable Suspend Time Out after 20min.
30 Enable Suspend Time Out after 30min.
40 Enable Suspend Time Out after 40min.

AMIBIOS SETUP – POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP

( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

ACPI Sleep Type S1/POS RTC Alarm Date Every Day
USB Dev Wakeup from S3-S5 Disabled RTC Alarm Hour 00

Suspend Time Out(Minute) Disabled RTC Alarm Minute 00
Display Activity Ignore RTC A larm Sec ond 00
IRQ3 Monitor
IRQ4 Monitor
IRQ5 Ignore
IRQ7 Monitor
IRQ9 Ignore
IRQ10 Ignore
IRQ11 Ignore
IRQ13 Ignore
IRQ14

Monitor

IRQ15 Ignore

Soft-Off by Power Button

Instant-Off

System after AC Back Soft-Off

ESC : Quit

↑↓→ ←

: Select Item
Modem Use IRQ 4 F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
Resume On Ring/LAN Enabled F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color
PME Event Wake Up Enabled F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled F7 : Load SETUP Defaults

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50 Enable Suspend Time Out after 50min.
60 Enable Suspend Time Out after 60min.

•••• Display Activity

Ignore Ignore Display Activity. (Default Value)
Monitor Monitor Display Activity.

•••• IRQ 3~IRQ15

Ignore Ignore IRQ3 ~IRQ15.
Monitor Monitor IRQ3~IRQ15.

• Soft-off by Power Button

Instant-off The user press the power button once, he can turn off the system.

(Default Value)

Delay 4 sec Press power button 4 sec to Power off. Enter suspend if button is

pressed less than 4 sec.

• System after AC Back

Memory

When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the
Last state before AC-power off.

Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in “Off” state.

(Default Value)

Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in ”On” state.

• Modem USE IRQ

3, 4, (Default Value) 5, 7, N/A

• Resume On Ring / LAN

Disabled Disable Resume On Ring / LAN.
Enabled Enable Resume On Ring / LAN. (Def ault Value)

• PME Event Wake Up

Disabled Disable PME Event Wake Up.
Enabled Enable PME Event Wake Up. (Default Value)

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•••• Resume On RTC Alarm

You can set “Resume On RTC Alarm” item to enabled and key in Data/time to power on
system.

Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)
Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.

If the “Resume On RTC Alarm” is Enabled.

RTC Alarm Date: Every Day, 1~31
RTC Alarm Hour: 0~23
RTC Alarm Minute: 0~59
RTC Alarm Second: 0~59

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PNP/PCI C o n figura t i ons

Figure 6: PNP/PCI Configuration

•••• PnP OS Installed

Yes Enable PNP OS Installed function.
No Disable PNP OS Installed function. (Default Value)

•••• Reset Configuration Data

No Disable this function. (Default Value)
Yes Clear PnP information in ESCD & update DMI data.

• VGA Boot From

AGP Primary Graphics Adapter From AGP. (Default Value)
PCI Primary Graphics Adapter From PCI.

•••• PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

Enabled Fo r h a vi n g Video Card on ISA Bus and VG A Card on PCI Bus.
Disabled For VGA Card only. (Default Value)

AMIBIOS SETUP – PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION

( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

PnP OS Installed

No

Reset Configuration Data

No

VGA Boot from AGP

PCI AGP Palette Snoop

Disabled

PCI Slot 1/5 IRQ Priority

Auto

PCI Slot 2 IRQ Priority

Auto

PCI Slot 3 IRQ Priority

Auto

PCI Slot 4 IRQ Priority

Auto
IRQ 3 PCI/PnP
IRQ 4 PCI/PnP
IRQ 5 PCI/PnP
IRQ 7 PCI/PnP
IRQ 9 PCI/PnP
IRQ 10 PCI/PnP

ESC: Quit

↑↓→ ←

: Select Item
IRQ 11 PCI/PnP F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
IRQ 14 PCI/PnP F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color
IRQ 15 PCI/PnP F6 : Load BIOS Def aults
F7 : Load SETUP Defaults

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• PCI Slot 1,5 IRQ Priority

Auto The system will reserved a free IRQ for PCI slot 1 & 5 device.

(Default Value)

3 The system will reserved IRQ3 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ3.

4 The system will reserved IRQ4 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ4.

5 The system will reserved IRQ5 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ5.

7 The system will reserved IRQ7 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ7.

9 The system will reserved IRQ9 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no legacy

ISA device using IRQ9.

10 The system will reserved IRQ10 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no

legacy ISA device using IRQ10.

11 The system will reserved IRQ11 for PCI slot 1 & 5 device if no

legacy ISA device using IRQ11.

• PCI Slot 2 / 3 / 4 IRQ Priority

Auto The system will reserved a free IRQ for PCI slot 2 / 3 / 4 device.

(Default Value)

3 The system will reserved IRQ3 for PCI slot 2 / 3 / 4 device if no

legacy ISA device using IRQ3.

4 The system will reserved IRQ for PCI slot 2 / 3 / 4 device if no

legacy ISA device using IRQ4.

5 The system will reserved IRQ5 for PCI slot 2 / 3 / 4 device if no

legacy ISA device using IRQ5.

7 The system will reserved IRQ7 for PCI slot 2 / 3 / 4 device if no

legacy ISA device using IRQ7.

9 The system will reserved IRQ9 for PCI slot 2 / 3 / 4 device if no

legacy ISA device using IRQ9.

10 The system will reserved IRQ10 for PCI slot 2 / 3 / 4 device if no

legacy ISA device using IRQ10.

11 The system will reserved IRQ11 for PCI slot 2 / 3 / 4 device if no

legacy ISA device using IRQ11.

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•••• IRQ (3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15)

ISA/ EISA The resource is used by Legacy ISA device.
PCI / PnP The resource is used by PCI/ PnP device.

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Load BIOS Defaults

Figure 7: Load BIOS Defaults

•••• Load BIOS Defaults

BIOS defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow
minimum system performance.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.24b

( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaul ts F10: Save & Exit

Load BIOS Default except Standard CMOS Setup

Load BIOS Defaults (Y/N)? N

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Load Setup Defaults

Figure 8: Load Setup Defaults

•••• Load Setup Defaults

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the

system automatically detects.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.24b

( C ) 1999 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved

STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Va lues
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit

Load Setup Default except Standard CMOS Setup

Load SETUP Defaults (Y/N)? N

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Integrated Peripherals

Figure 9: Integrated Peripherals

This item will be available when ”Serial PortB Mode” is set to IrDA or ASK IR.

♦ These eight items will not be shown when there is sound chip onboard.

• OnBoard IDE

Disabled Disable OnBoard IDE.
Both Both Primary & Secondary IDE channel will be enabled.

(Default Value)
Primary Only Primary IDE channel is enable.
Secondary Only Secondary IDE channel is enable.

• OnBoard Serial Port A

Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port A address. (Default Value)
3F8/COM1 Enable OnBoard Serial port A and address to 3F8.
2F8/COM2 Enable OnBoard Serial port A and address to 2F8.
3E8/COM3 Enable OnBoard Serial port A and address to 3E8.
2E8/COM4 Enable OnBoard Serial port A and address to 2E8.
Disabled Disable OnBoard Serial port A.

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OnBoard IDE

Both

OnBoard Serial Port A

Auto

OnBoard Serial Port B

Auto

Serial PortB Mode

Normal

Duplex Mode

N/A

OnBoard Parallel Port

Auto
Parallel Port Mode ECP
Parallel Port DMA Auto
Parallel Port IRQ Auto
AC97 Audio Auto
MC97 Modem Auto

♦

OnBoard Legacy Audio

Enabled
♦Sound Blaster

Disabled
♦SB I/O Base Address

220h-22Fh
♦SB IRQ Se l ect

5

ESC: Quit

↑↓→ ←

: Select Item

♦SB DMA Select

1 F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Mo d i fy
♦MPU-401

Disabled F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color

♦

MPU-401 I/O Address

330h-333h

F6 : Load BIOS Defaults

♦

Game Port(200h-207h)

Enabled F7 : Load SETUP Defaults

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• OnBoard Serial Port B

Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port B address. (Default Value)
3F8/COM1 Enable OnBoard Serial port B and address to 3F8.
2F8/COM2 Enable OnBoard Serial port B and address to 2F8.
3E8/COM3 Enable OnBoard Serial port B and address to 3E8.
2E8/COM4 Enable OnBoard Serial port B and address to 2E8.
Disabled Disable OnBoard Serial port B.

• Serial Port B Mode

Normal Normal operation. (Default Value)
IrDA Onboard I/O chip supports IRDA
ASK IR Onboard I/O chip supports ASK IR.

• Duplex Mode

Half Duplex

IR Function Duplex Half.

N/A

Disable this function. (Default Value)

Full Duplex

IR Function Duplex Full.

• OnBoard Parallel port

378 Enable OnBoard LPT port and address to 378.
278 Enable OnBoard LPT port and address to 278.
3BC Enable OnBoard LPT port and address to 3BC.
Auto Set OnBoard LPT port to Auto. (Default Value)
Disabled Disable OnBoard LPT port.

• Parallel Port Mode

EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default Value)
Normal Normal Operation.
EPP+ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port & Extended Capabilities

Port.

•••• Parallel Port DMA

Auto Set Auto to parallel port mode DMA Channel. (Default Value)
3 Set Parallel Port DMA to 3.
1 Set Parallel Port DMA to 1.
0 Set Parallel Port DMA to 0.

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•••• Parallel Port IRQ

7 Set Parallel Port IRQ to 7.
Auto Set Auto to parallel Port IRQ DMA Channel. (Default Value)
5 Set Parallel Port IRQ to 5.

•••• AC97 Audio

Auto BIOS will search AC97 Codec. If found, AC97 function will be enabled.

If no AC97 Codec found, AC97 function will be disabled. (Default Value)

Disabled Disable On Board AC’97 Audio.

•••• MC97 Modem

Auto BIOS will search MC97 Codec (AMR Modem Card). If found, MC97

function will be enabled. If no MC97 Codec found, MC97 function will be
disabled. (Default Value)

Disabled Disable On Board MC’97 Modem.

•••• OnBoard Legacy Audio

Enabled Enable OnBoard Legacy Audio. (Default Value)
Disabled Disable OnBoard Legacy Audio.

•••• Sound Blaster

Enabled Enable Sound Blaster.
Disabled Disable Sound Blaster. (Default Value)

•••• SB I/O Base Address

220h-22Fh Set SB I/O Base Address to 220h-22Fh. (Default Value)
280h-28Fh Set SB I/O Base Address to 280h-28Fh.
260h-26Fh Set SB I/O Base Address to 260h-26Fh.
240h-24Fh Set SB I/O Base Address to 240h-24Fh.

•••• SB IRQ Select

IRQ 5 / 7 / 9 / 10. (Default Value: 5)

•••• SB DMA Select

DMA 0 / 1 / 2/ 3. (Default Value: 1)

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•••• MPU-401

Enabled Enable MPU-401.
Disabled Disable MPU-401. (Default Value)

Ps. When Force Feedback joystick is used, MPU-401 needs to be Enable.

•••• MPU-401 I/O Address

330h-333h Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 330h-333h. (Default Value)
300h-303h Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 300h-303h.
310h-313h Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 310h-313h.
320h-323h Set MPU-401 I/O Address to 320h-323h.

•••• Game Port (200h-207h)

Disabled Disable Game Port (200h-207h).
Enabled Enable Game Port (200h-207h). (Default Value)

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Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup

Figure 10: Hardware Monitor & MISC Setup

•••• ACPI Shutdown Temp. (°

°°

°C / °°°°F)

(This function will be effective only for the operating systems that support ACPI Function.)

Disabled Disable ACPI Shutdown function. (Default Value)
60°C / 140°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F, if Temp. > 60°C / 140°F

system will automatically power off.

70°C / 158°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F, if Temp. > 70°C / 158°F

system will automatically power off.

80°C / 176°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 80°C / 176°F, if Temp. > 80°C / 176°F

system will automatically power off.

90°C / 194°F Monitor CPU Temp. at 90°C / 194°F, if Temp. > 90°C / 194°F

system will automatically power off.

•••• CPU Temperature (°

°°

°C / °°°°F)

Detect CPU Temperature automatically.

•••• System Temperature (°

°°

°C / °°°°F)

Detect System Temperature automatically.

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ACPI Shut Down Temp. Disabled

CPU Temperature

32°C/89°F

System Temperature

32°C/89°F
CPU Fan Speed 7123 RPM
System Fan Speed 0 RPM
Vcore 1.76 V
Vdd 3.33 V
Vcc3 3. 27 V
+5.000V 4.97 V
+12.000V 12.18 V

ESC: Quit

↑↓→ ←

: Select Item
F1 : Help PU/PD+/-/ : Modify
F5 :Old Values (Shift)F2:Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults

F7 : Load Setup Defaults

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•••• CPU Fan Speed

Detect CPU Fan speed status automatically.

•••• System Fan Speed

Detect System Fan speed status automatically.

•••• Voltage (V) Vcore / Vdd / Vcc3 / +5V / +12V

Detect system’s voltage status automatically.

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Set Supervisor / User Password

When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to
assist you in creating a password.

Figure 11: Password Setting

Type the password, up to six characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the
selection and not enter a password.

To disable password, just press <Enter> when you a re prompt ed to enter pas sword. A message
“PASSWORD DISABLED” will appear to confirm the password being disable. Once the
password is disable, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords: a SUPERVISOR
PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disable, anyone may access all BIOS Setup
program function. When enable, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS
Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only
basic items.

If you select “Always” at “Password Check” in BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be
prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup
Menu.

If you select “Setup” at “ Passwor d C h eck ” in BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted
only when you try to enter Setup.

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY-VERSION 1.24b

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STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR & MISC SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP USER PASSWORD
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

ESC : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color F5 : Old Values
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7: Load Setup Defaults F10: Save & Exit

Chang /Set /Disabled Password

Enter new supervisor password: