Socket GA-6VEM Series, GA-6VEML User Manual

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GA-6VEM Series Socket 370 Processor Motherboard

USER' S MANUAL

Socket 370 Processor Motherboard Rev. 1004 12ME-6VEM-1004

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Table of Content

Revision History	. 4
Item Checklist	. 4
WARNING!	. 5

Chapter 1 Introduction	. 6
Summary of Features	. 6
GA-6VEM Series Motherboard Layout	. 8
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process	.9
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)	10
Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup	10
Step1-2: CPU Installation	. 11
Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation	12
Step 2: Install memory modules 1	13
Step 3: Install expansion cards 1	14
Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply1	15
Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction	15
Step4-2: Connectors Introduction	17
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup	22
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F1)	23
Standard CMOS Features	25
Advanced BIOS Features	29
Advanced Chipset Features	32
Integrated Peripherals	35

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Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
Frequency/Voltage Control
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults	51
Set Supervisor/User Password
Save & Exit Setup	53
Exit Without Saving	54
Chapter 4 Technical Reference	55
Block Diagram	55
@ BIOS Introduction
Fasy TuneIII ^TM Introduction	57

Chapter 5 Appendix

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Revision History

Revision	Revision Note	Date
1.0	Initial release of the GA-6VEM Series motherboard user's manual.	Sep.2001
1.0	Second release of the GA-6VEM Series motherboard user's manual.	Oct .2001
1.0	Third release of the GA-6VEM Series motherboard user's manual.	Dec .2001
1.0	Fourth release of the GA-6VEM Series motherboard user's manual.	Mar .2002

Item Checklist

☑ The GA-6VEM Series motherboard
☑ IDE cable x 1/ Floppy cable x 1
☑ CD for motherboard driver & utility (VUCD)
☑ GA-6VEM Series user's manual

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. Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

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WARNING!

Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.

1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case.
3. Hold components by the edges and try not touch the IC chips, leads or connectors, or other components.
4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system.
5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard.

Installing the motherboard to the chassis...

If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don't line up with the holes on the base and there are no slots to attach the spacers, do not become alarmed you can still attach the spacers to the mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don't let the screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning.

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Chapter 1 Introduction Summary of Features

Form Factor	• 24.4cm x 19.5cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB.
Motherboard	GA-6VEM Series Motherboard
	GA-6VEM and GA-6VEML
CPU	Socket 370 processor
	supports all new Pentium ^® III processors (FC-PGA & FC-PGA2
	package)
	supports Celeron processors in FC-PGA package
	supports 66/100/133MHz system bus frequency
	• 2nd cache depend on CPU
Chipset	VT8601T HOST/AGP/Controller
	• VT82C686B
Memory	2 168-pin DIMM sockets
·	Supports PC-100/PC-133 SDRAM (Auto)
·	Supports only 3.3V SDRAM DIMM
·	Supports up to 1.0GB SDRAM (Max)
I/O Control	• VT82C686B
Slots	1 AMR (Audio Modem Riser) Slot (Only Secondary mode Support)
•	3 PCI slot supports 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant
	1 ISA slot
On-Board IDE	• 2 IDE bus master (DMA33/ATA66/ATA100) IDE ports for up to 4
	ATAPI devices
·	• Supports PIO mode3,4 (UDMA 33/ATA66/ATA100) IDE & ATAPI
	CD-ROM
On-Board Peripherals	1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M
	and 2.88M bytes.
•	1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
	1 Serial port (COMA)
•	4 USB ports (Rear USB x 2, Front USB x 2)
(	1 IrDA connector for IR

to be continued.....

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Hardware Monitor	CPU/System Fan Revolution detect
	CPU/System temperature detect
	System Voltage Detect
On-Board Sound	AC97 CODEC
	Line In/Line Out/Mic In/CD In/Game Port
On-Board LAN	Build in RTL8100L Chipset*
On-Board VGA	Build in Trident Blade 3D/Pro Media in VT8601T
PS/2 Connector	PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interace
BIOS	Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit Flash ROM
Additional Features	STR(Suspend-To-RAM)
	Wake on LAN
	AC Recovery
	USB KB/Mouse wake up from S3
	Supports @BIOS™
	Supports Easy TuneIII™

Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor's specifications. We don't recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets,SDRAM,Cards....etc.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

To set up your computer, you must complete the following setups:

Step 1- Set Dip Switch

Step 2- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step 3- Install memory modules

Step 4- Install expansion cards

Step 5- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply

Step 6- Setup BIOS software

Step 7- Install supporting software tools

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Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step1-1: CPU Speed Setup

The system bus frequency can be switched at 66/100/133MHz by adjusting SW1.

(The external frequency depend on CPU.)

Default: x 5.5


CLK_RA	ATIO4	3	2	1
х 3	0	φ	Х	0
x 3.5	0	φ	Х	Х
x 4	0	Х	0	0
x 4.5	0	Х	0	Х
х 5	0	Х	Х	0
x 5.5(De	fault)C	) X	Х	Х
х б	Х	φ	0	0
х 6.5	Х	φ	0	Х
х 7	Х	φ	Х	0
х 7.5	Х	φ	Х	Х
х 8	Х	Х	0	0
x 8.5	0	Φ	Х	0
х 9	0	φ	Х	Х
x 9.5	0	φ	0	Х
x 10	Х	Х	0	Х
x 10.5	0	Х	0	0
x 11	Х	Х	Х	0
x 11.5	0	Х	0	Х
x 12	0	Х	Х	0
x 13	0	Х	Х	Х
x 14	Х	φ	0	0
x 15	Х	φ	0	Х
x 16	Х	φ	Х	0

O: ON / X :OFF

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Step1-2: CPU Installation

For example: The newest Pentium III processor (FC-PGA2 package).

CPU Top View

1. Pull up the CPU socket level and up to 90-degree angle.

CPU Bottom View

for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket.

Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard.
If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

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Step1-3:CPU Heat Sink Installation

1. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation.

3. Fasten the heatsink supporting-base onto the CPU socket on the mainboard.

2. Use qualified fan approved by Intel.

4. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector, than install complete.
Please use Intel approved cooling fan.
We recommend you to apply the thermal paste to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and heatsink.
Make sure the CPU fan power cable is plugged in to the CPU fan connector, this completes the installation.
Please refer to CPU heat sink user's manual for more detail installation procedure.

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Step 2: Install memory modules

The motherboard has 2 dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets support 4 banks. 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.

SDRAM

1. The DIMM slot has two notch, 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 down.
3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM slots to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.
When STR/DIMM LED is ON, do not install/remove SDRAM from socket.
Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the two notches. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation. Please change the insert orientation.

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Step 3: Install expansion cards

1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer.
2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, necessary screws and slot bracket from the computer.
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.
6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.
7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.
8. Install related driver from the operating system.

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Step 4: Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply

Step4-1:I/O Back Panel Introduction

• PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female)

(6 pin Female)

PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female)

➤This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

O USB & LAN Connector

Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard,mouse, scanner, zip, speaker..etc. Have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your OS (Win 95 with USB supple ment,Win98, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Win NTwith SP 6) supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

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Parallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Port (LPT/COMA/VGA)

This connector supports 1 standard COM port ,1 Parallel port and 1 VGA port. Device like printer can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc can be connected to Serial ports.

Game /MIDI Ports

Joystick/ MIDI (15 pin Female)

This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices.

Audio Connectors

After install onboard audio driver, you may connect speaker to Line Out jack, micro phone to MIC In jack. Device like CD-ROM, walkman etc can be connected to Line-In jack.

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Step4-2: Connectors Introduction


A) ATXPWR	H) USB2
B) JP10	I) BATTERY
C) SYS FAN	J) CD_IN
D) Floppy/IDE1/IDE2	K) CPU FAN
E) J7	L) COMB
F) LAN WAKE UP	M) FRONT AUDIO
G) IR	N) USB_VS

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K) CPU_FAN (CPU_FAN Connector) C) SYS_FAN (SYS_FAN Connector)

The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA.

A) ATX PWR (ATX Power)

AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the mainboard.
J) CD_IN

L) COMB

F) LAN WAKE UP

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D) Floppy / IDE1 / IDE2

G) IR

Be careful with the polarity of the IR connector while you connect the IR. Please contact you nearest dealer for optional IR device.

M) Front Audio Connector

There are two types of Front Audio connector, please refer to the tables below before you install.

If you want to use type-1 Front Audio connector, you must remove 11-12,13-14 Jumper. If you want to use type-2 Front Audio connector, you must remove 3-4,5-6 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.

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H) USB2

Be careful with the polarity of the front panel USB connector. Check the pin assignment while you connect the front panel USB cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional front panel USB cable.

I) Battery

CAUTION

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

B) JP10 (STR LED Connector)

STR LED Connector

Do not remove memory modules while DIMM LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the 1.8V stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when STR function is disabled by jumper and AC Power cord is disconnected.

N) USB_VS (PS/2 USB Wake Up selection)

1 OOO 1-2 close: Enable (USB Wake up) 1 OOO 2-3 close: Normal (Default)

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E) J7 (2x11 pins jumper)

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

Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the front panel jumper according to the pin assignment above.

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Chapter 3 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.

ENTERINGSETUP

Power ON the computer and press <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup.


< 个 >	Move to previous item
< ↓ >	Move to next item
<←>	Move to the item in the left hand
< → >	Move to the item in the right hand
	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
	General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
	Reserved
	Reserved
	Reserved
	Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
	Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option Page Setup
	Menu
	Load the Setup Defaults
	Reserved
	Reserved
	Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

CONTROLKEYS

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GETTINGHELP

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 <Esc>.

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. :F1)

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


► Standard CMOS Features	► Frequency/Voltage Control
► Advanced BIOS Features	Load Fail-Safe Defaults
► Advanced Chipset Features	Load Optimized Defaults
► Integrated Peripherals	Set Supervisor Password
Power Management Setup	Set User Password
▶ PnP/PCI Configurations	Save & Exit Setup
► PC Health Status	Exit Without Saving
ESC:Quit	↑↓→←:Select Itect
F10:Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type

Figure 1: Main Menu

• Standard CMOS Features

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

• Advanced BIOS Features

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

• Advanced Chipset Features

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

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• Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

• 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.

• PC Health Status

This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.

• Frequency/Voltage Control

This setup page is control CPU's clock and frequency ratio.

• Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration.

• Load Optimized Defaults

Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration.

• Set Supervisor password

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

• Set User password

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

• 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 Features

Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy)	Mon, Feb 21 2000	Item Help
Time (hh:mm:ss)	22:31:24	Menu Level
► IDE Primary Master	Press Enter None
► IDE Primary Slave	Press Enter None
► IDE Secondary Master	Press Enter None
► IDE Secondary Slave	Press Enter None
Drive A	1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B	None
Floppy 3 Mode Support	Disabled
Video	EGA / VGA
Halt On	All, But Keyboard
Base Memory	640K
Extended Memory	130048K
Total Memory	131072K
↑↓→ ←: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/F	PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:Gene	eral Help
F5:Previous Values F6	Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defa	ults
Figure 2.	Standard CMOS Features

🗢 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 1994 through 2079

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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.

☞ IDE Primary Master, Slave / Secondary Master, Slave

The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer. There are two types: auto type, and manual type. Manual 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
► SECTORSNumber of sectors

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

🖙 Drive A / Drive B

The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed 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 Enabled).
▶ 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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∽ Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)

➡ Disabled	Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)
► Drive A	Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
► Drive B	Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
➡ Both	Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

🗢 Video

The category detects the type of adapter used for the primary system monitor that must match your video display card and monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select the type in setup.

▶EGA/VGA	Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA, VGA,
	SVGA, or PGA monitor adapters
▶ CGA 40	Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode
▶ CGA 80	Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode
► MONO	Monochrome adapter, includes high resolution monochrome adapters

∽Halt on

The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.

NO Errors	The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted.
► All Errors	Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.
► All, But Keyboar	The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for
	all other errors. (Default value)
► All, But Diskette	The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all
	other errors.
► All, But Disk/Key	The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will
	stop for all other errors.

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∽ Memory

The category is display-only 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.

ExtendedMemory

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.

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Advanced BIOS Features

BIOS Flash Protection	Auto	Item Help
Processor Serial Number	Disabled	Menu Level
First Boot Device	Floppy
Second Boot Device	HDD-0
Third Boot Device	CDROM
Boot Up Floppy Seek	Disabled
Boot Up Num-Lock	On
Password Check	Setup
MPS Version Control For OS	1.4
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability	Disabled
Delay For HDD (Secs)	3
↑↓→←: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Op	timized Defaults

Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features

Protection

► Auto	Auto detect BIOS Flash Protection function	(Default	Value)
FF Auto		Duraun	value

► Enable Enabled BIOS Flash Protection

∽ Processor Number Feature

► Enabled Pentium III Processor Number Feature.
Disabled Disable this function.(Default Value)

∽ First / Second / Third Boot device

➡ Floppy Select your boot device priority by Floppy.
►LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120.
► HDD-0~3 Select your boot device priority by HDD-0~3.
SCSI Select your boot device priority by SCSI.

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► CDROM	Select your boot device priority by CDROM.
► ZIP	Select your boot device priority by ZIP.
₩USB-FDD	Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.
► USB-ZIP	Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.
► USB-CDROM	Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.
▶USB-HDD	Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.
▶ LAN	Select your boot device priority by LAN.
➡ Disabled	Select your boot device priority by Disabled.

🖙 Boot Up Floppy Seek

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

➤ Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or 1.44 M drive type as they are all 80tracks.

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 K. (Default value)

C Boot Up NumLock

▶ On	Keypad is number keys.	(Default value)
▶ Off	Kovnad is arrow kovs

∽ Password Check

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

➡ System	The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied
	if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
-

Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)

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∽ MPS Version Control For OS

(Support Multi Processor Specification revision 1.4)

▶ 1.4 Support MPS Version 1.4 . (Default Value)
▶ 1.1 Support MPS Version 1.1.

∽HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

➡ Enabled	Enabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability.
➡ Disabled	Disabled HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability. (Default value)

∽Delay For HDD (Secs)

▶0~15 Set delay for HDD from 0secs to 15 secs.

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Advanced Chipset Features

Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing	SDRAM 8/10 ns	Item Help
Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing	SDRAM 8/10 ns	Menu Level
SDRAM Cycle Length	3
DRAM Clock	Host CLK
AGP Aperture Size	64M
OnChip USB	Enable
OnChip USB2	Enable
USB Keyboard Support	Disable
USB Mouse Support	Disable
OnChip Sound	Auto
OnChip Modem	Auto
PCI Delay Transaction	Enable

↑↓→←: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Op	timized Defaults

Figure 4: Advanced Chipset Features

∽ Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing

► Normal	Set Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing is Normal.
▶ Medium	Set Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing is Medium.
▶ Fast	Set Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing is Fast.
▶ Turbo	Set Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing is Turbo.
➡ SDRAM 8/10ns	Set Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing is SDRAM 8/10ns. (Default Value)

∽ Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing

► Normal	Set Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing is Normal.
▶ Medium	Set Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing is Medium.
➡ Fast	Set Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing is Fast.
▶ Turbo	Set Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing is Turbo.
► SDRAM 8/10ns	Set Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing is SDRAM 8/10ns. (Default Value)

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∽ SDRAM CAS Latency

➡ 3 Set SDRAM CAS Latency is 3SCLKS.(Default Value)
▶ 2 Set SDRAM CAS Latency is 2SCLKS.

C DRAM Clock

► Host CLK Set DRAM CLK equal to Host CLK. (Default Value)

► HCLK-33MSet DRAM CLK to HCLK-33M.

∽ AGP Aperture Size

AMB Set AGP Aperture Size to 4MB. SMB 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.

🖙 OnChip USB

► Enabled Enabled Onchip USB. (Default Value)
► Disabled Disabled Onchip USB.

∽ OnChip USB2

► Enabled Enabled Onchip USB2. (Default Value)
► Disabled Disabled Onchip USB2.

🗢 USB Keyboard Support

► Enabled Enabled USB Keyboard Support
► Disabled Disabled USB Keyboard Support (Default Value)

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∽ USB Mouse Support

► Enabled Enabled USB Mouse Support

► Disabled Disabled USB Mouse Support (Default Value)

C OnChip Sound

► Auto Enabled Onchip Sound. (Default Value)

► Disabled Disabled Onchip Sound.

∽ OnChip Modem

► Auto Enabled Onchip Modem. (Default Value)

➡ Disabled Disabled Onchip Modem.

∽ PCI Delay Transaction

► Disabled Normal operation.

► Enabled For slow speed ISA device in system. (Default Value)

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Integrated Peripherals

IDE1 Conductor Cable	Auto
IDE2 Conductor Cable	Auto
On-Chip IDE Channel 0	Enabled	Item Help
On-Chip IDE Channel 1	Enabled
Init Display First	PCI Slot	Menu Level
Enhance ATAPI Performance	Disabled
Onboard FDD Controller	Enabled
Onboard Serial Port A	Auto
Onboard Serial Port B	Auto
Serial Port B Mode	Normal
* Duplex Mode	Half
Onboard Parallel Port	378/IRQ7
Onboard Parallel Mode	ECP
ECP Mode Use DMA	3
* Parallel Port EPP Type	EPP 1.9
Onboard Legacy Audio	Enabled
Sound Blaster	Disabled
×SB I/O Base Address	220H
×SB IRQ Select	IRQ5
×SB DMA Select	DMA1
MPU-401	Disabled
* MPU-401 I/O Address	330-333H
Game Port (200-207H)	Enabled
↑↓→←: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sav	ve ESC:Exit F1:Genera	il Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Opt	imized Defaults

Figure 5: Integrated Peripherals

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☞ IDE 1 Conductor Cable

► Auto	Set IDE 1 Conductor cable to auto.(Default value)
► ATA66/100	Set IDE 1 Conductor cable to ATA66/100.
► ATA33	IDE 1 Conductor cable to ATA33.

▶ Auto	IDE 2 Conductor cable to auto.(Default value
► ATA66/100	IDE 2 Conductor cable to ATA66/100.
► ATA33	IDE 2 Conductor cable to ATA33.

∽ On-Chip IDE Channel 0

➡ Disabled	Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
➡ Enabled	Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default Value)

🗢 On-Chip IDE Channel 1

➡ Disabled	Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
➡ Enabled	Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default Value)

🗢 Init Display First

► PCI Slot	Set Init Display First to PCI Slot. (Default value)
▶ AGP	Set Init Display First to AGP.

C Enhance ATAPI Performance

➡ Disabled Disabled enhance ATAPI Performance.(Default value)
► Enabled Enabled enhance ATAPI Performance.

∽ Onboard FDD Controller

► Enabled Enable onboard FDD port. (Default Value)
► Disabled Disable onboard FDD port.

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∽ Onboard Serial Port A

► Auto	BIOS will automatically setup the port A address.
▶ 3F8/IRQ4	Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 3F8. (Default Value
▶ 2F8/IRQ3	Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 2F8.
➡ 3E8/IRQ4	Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 3E8.
▶ 2E8/IRQ3	Enable onboard Serial port A and address is 2E8.
➡ Disabled	Disable onboard Serial port A.

∽ Onboard Serial Port B

► Auto	BIOS will automatically setup the port B address.
➡ 3F8/IRQ4	Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 3F8.
▶ 2F8/IRQ3	Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 2F8. (Default Value)
➡ 3E8/IRQ4	Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 3E8.
▶ 2E8/IRQ3	Enable onboard Serial port B and address is 2E8.
N Disabled	Disable onboard Serial port B

🗢 Serial Port B Mode

► Normal	Set Serial Port B Mode to Normal. (Default Value)
► HPSIR	Set Serial Port B Mode to HPSIR.
►ASKIR	Set Serial Port B Mode to ASKIR.

∽ Duplex Mode (When you set Serial Port B to HPSIR or ASKIR Mode)

► Full Set IR to Full mode.
► Half Set IR to Half mode.(Default Value)

∽ Onboard Parallel port

► 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default Value)
► 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
► 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.
► Disabled Disable onboard LPT port.

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∽ Onboard Parallel Mode

➡ Normal	Using Parallel port as Normal.
► EPP	Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
►ECP	Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. (Default Value)
► ECP/EPP	Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.

► 1 ECP Mode Use DMA 1

🗢 Parallel Port EPP Type

► EPP 1.9 EPP Version is 1.9. (Default Value)
► EPP 1.7 EPP Version is 1.7.

🗢 Onboard Legacy Audio

➡ Enabled	Enabled onboard legacy audio. (Default Value
➡ Disabled	Disabled onboard legacy audio.

C Sound Blaster

➡ Enabled	Enabled Sound Blaster.
➡ Disabled	Disabled Sound Blaster.(Default Value)

∽ SB I/O Base Address

▶220H	Set SB I/O Base address is 220H.(Default Value)
▶240H	Set SB I/O Base address is 240H.
▶260H	Set SB I/O Base address is 260H.
▶280H	Set SB I/O Base address is 280H.

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∽ SB IRQ Select

▶IRQ5	Set SB IRQ is IRQ5. (Default Value)
₩IRQ7	Set SB IRQ is IRQ7.
▶IRQ9	Set SB IRQ is IRQ9.

► IRQ10 Set SB IRQ is IRQ10.

∽ SB DMA Select

► DMA0	Set SB DMA is DMA0.
► DMA1	Set SB DMA is DMA1.(Default Value)
► DMA2	Set SB DMA is DMA2.
► DMA3	Set SB DMA is DMA3.

∽ MPU-401

➡ Enabled	Enabled MPU-401.
➡ Disabled	Disabled MPU-401.(Default Value)

ゲ MPU-401 I/O Address

▶ 330-333H	Set MPU-401 I/O address is 330-333H.(Default Value)
▶ 300-303H	Set MPU-401 I/O address is 300-303H.
▶ 310-313H	Set MPU-401 I/O address is 310-313H.
▶ 320-323H	Set MPU-401 I/O address is 320-323H.

∽GAME Port (200-207H)

➡ Enabled	Enabled Game Port (200-207H)(Default Value
	Disabled Game Port(200-207H)

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Power Management Setup

► Power Management	Press Enter	Item Help
ACPI Suspend Type	S1(POS)	Menu Level
MODEM Use IRQ	4
Soft-Off by PWRBTN	Instant-off
System After AC Back	Off
► Wake Up Events	Press Enter

↑↓→←: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sa	ve ESC:Exit F1:Genera	al Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Op	timized Defaults

Figure 6: Power Management Setup

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software

Power Management

Power Management	User Define	Item Help
HDD Power Down	Disabled	Menu Level
Doze Mode	Disabled
Suspend Mode	Disabled



↑↓→←: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Op	timized Defaults

Figure 6-1: Power Management Setup

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Wake Up Events
USB Resume from S3/S4/S5	Disabled	Item Help
VGA	OFF	Menu Level
LPT & COM	LPT/COM
HDD & FDD	ON
PCI Master	OFF
PME Event Wake Up	Enabled
ModemRingOn/WakeOnLan	Enabled
RTC Alarm by Resume	Disabled
* Date(of Month) Alarm	Everyday
* Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm	0

↑↓→←: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F	7:Optimized Defaults

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∽ ACPI Suspend Type

▶S1(POS)	Set ACPI suspend type is S1. (Default Value)
➡S3(STR)	Set ACPI suspend type is S3.

∽ MODEM Use IRQ

► NA	Set MODEM Use IRQ to NA.
₩3	Set MODEM Use IRQ to 3.
▶ 4	Set MODEM Use IRQ to 4. (Default Value)
▶ 5	Set MODEM Use IRQ to 5.
₩7	Set MODEM Use IRQ to 7.
₩9	Set MODEM Use IRQ to 9.
▶ 10	Set MODEM Use IRQ to 10.
▶ 11	Set MODEM Use IRO to 11.

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∽ Soft-off by Power Button

►Instant off	Soft switch ON/OFF for Power Button. (Default Value
▶ Delay-4Sec	Soft switch ON 4 Sec for Power off.

∽ System After AC Back

►Last State	Set Last state to system after AC back.
▶ On	Set On to system after AC back.
▶ Off	Set Off to system after AC back. (Default Value)

C Power Management

➡ User Define	For configuring our own power management features. (Default Value)
Min Saving	Enable Green function.
Man Saving	Disable Green function.

🗢 HDD Power Down

➡ Disabled	Disabled HDD Power Down mode function. (Default Value)
▶1-15 mins.	Enabled HDD Power Down mode between 1 to 15 mins.

Disabled	Disabled	Doze	Mode.	(Default	Value)

▶1 min - 1 Hour Setup the timer to enter Doze Mode.

∽ Suspend Mode

➡ Disabled Disabled Suspend Mode. (Default Value)
▶1 min 1 Hour Setup the timer to enter Suspend Mode.

☞ USB Resume from S3/S4/S5

➡ Disabled USB Resume from S3/S4/S5. (Default Value)
► Enabled Enabled USB Resume from S3/S4/S5.

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∽ VGA

➡ OFF	Disable monitor VGA activity. (Default Value)
▶ ON	Enable monitor VGA activity.

☞ LPT & COM

► LPT/COM	Enabled LPT/COM Ports Activity. (Default Value)
► NONE	Normal Operation.
▶ LPT	Enabled LPT Ports Activity.
► COM	Enabled COM Ports Activity.

☞ HDD & FDD

►ON	Enabled HDD & FDD Ports Activity .(Default Value)
▶ OFF	Disabled HDD & FDD Ports Activity

🖙 PCI Master

▶ ON	Enabled PCI Master.
➡ OFF	Disabled PCI Master .(Default Value)

🗢 PME Event Wake UP

➡ Disabled	Disabled this function.
➡ Enabled	Enabled PME Event Wake up. (Default Value)

🗢 Modem Ring On/Wake On LAN

➡ Disabled Disabled	isabled Mode	m Ring	on/wake	on Lan	function.

► Enabled Enabled Modem Ring on/wake on Lan. (Default Value)

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∽ RTC Alarm by Resume

You can set "RTC Alarm Resume" 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 RTC Alarm Lead To Power On 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 Configurations

Reset Configuration Data	Disabled	Item Help
		Menu Level
Resources Controlled By	Auto (ESCD)
×IRQ Resources	Press Enter
*DMA Resources	Press Enter
PCI1 IRQ Assignment	Auto
PCI2 IRQ Assignment	Auto
PCI3 IRQ Assignment	Auto

↑↓→←: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Sa	ave ESC:Exit F1:Genera	al Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Op	otimized Defaults

Figure 7: PnP/PCI Configurations

∽ Reset Configuration Data

➡ Disabled	Disabled this function. (Default value)
➡ Enabled	Enable clear PnP information in ESCD.

☞ Resources Controlled by

Manual	User can set the PnP resource (I/O Address, IRQ & DMA
	channels) used by legacy ISA DEVICE.
► Auto(ESCD)	BIOS automatically use these PnP rescuers. (Default value)

∽ IRQ Resources ( 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 )

▶ PCI/ISA PnP	The resource is used by PCI device
► Legacy ISA	Set the resource to reserved.

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∽ DMA Resources ( 0,1,3,5,6,7 )

▶PCI/ISA PnP	The resource is used by PCI device.
► Legacy ISA	Set the resource to reserved.

🗢 PCI1 IRQ Assignment

► Auto	Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)
▶ 3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15	Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI1.

∽ PCI2 IRQ Assignment

► Auto	Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)
▶ 3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15	Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI2.

∽ PCI3 IRQ Assignment

► Auto	Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value)
▶ 3,4,5,7,9.,10,11,12,14,15	Set 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI3.

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PC Health Status


CPU Warning Temperature	Disabled
CPU Fan Warning	No
System Fan Warning	No
Current CPU Temp.	31°C~89°F
Current System Temp.	28°C~98°F
Current CPU Fan Speed	5443 RPM
Current System Fan speed	0 RPM
Vcore	1.72V
3.3V	3.30V
5V	5.02V
12V	12.280 V
↑↓→←: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Opt	timized Defaults

PC Health Status

Figure8: PC Health Status

∽ CPU Warning Temperature

ы 60°С / 140°F	Monitor CPU Temp. at 60°C / 140°F.
▶ 70°C / 158°F	Monitor CPU Temp. at 70°C / 158°F.
▶80°C / 176°F	Monitor CPU Temp. at 80°C / 176°F.
▶ 90°C / 194°F	Monitor CPU Temp. at 90°C / 194°F.
➡ Disabled	Disabled this function.(Default value)

∽ Fan Warning ( CPU/SYSTEM)

► No	Fan Warning Function Disabled. (Default value)
→ Yes	Fan Warning Function Enabled.

∽ Current CPU/System Temp. (°C / °F)

► Detect CPU / System Temp. automatically.

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∽ Current CPU/System Fan Speed (RPM)

► Detect Fan speed status automatically.

∽ Current Voltage (V) VCORE / 3.3V / 5V / 12V

► Detect system's voltage status automatically.

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Frequency/Voltage Control

CPU Host Clock (CPU/PCI)	Default	Item Help
		Menu Level



↑↓→←: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defa	ults F7:Optimized Defaults

Figure 9: Frequency/Voltage Control

∽ CPU Host Clock (CPU/PCI)

Default	Set Default Value . (Default value )
▶124/31 MHz	Set 124/31 MHz
▶133/33 MHz	Set 133/33 MHz
▶ 140/35 MHz	Set 140/35 MHz
▶ 150/37 MHz	Set 150/37 MHz

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.

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Load Optimized Defaults

Figure 11: Load Optimized Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

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Set Supervisor/User Password

Figure 12: Password Setting

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

Type the password, up to eight 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 are prompted to enter password. A message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:

SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS Setup program function. When enabled, 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 "System" at "Security Option" in Advance BIOS Features 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 "Security Option" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup.

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Save & Exit Setup

► Standard CMOS Features	► Frequency/Voltage Control
► Advanced BIOS Features	Load Fail-Safe Defaults
► Advanced Chipset Features	Load Optimized Defaults
►Integrated Peripherals	Set Supervisor Password
Power Management Setur
▶ PnP/PCI Confice Save to CMOS a	Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
►PC Health Status
ESC:Quit	↑↓→←:SelectItect
F10:Save & Exit Setup
Save Datat to CMOS

Figure 13: Save & Exit Setup

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.

Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

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Exit Without Saving

► Standard CMOS Features	▶ Frequency/Voltage Control
► Advanced BIOS Features	Load Fail-Safe Defaults
► Advanced Chipset Features	Load Optimized Defaults
►Integrated Peripherals	Set Supervisor Password
Power Management Seture PnP/PCI Confic Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
►PC Health Status	Exit Without Saving
ESC:Quit	↑↓→←:SelectItect
F10:Save & Exit Setup
Abandon all Data

Figure 14: Exit Without Saving

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.

Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

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Technical Reference

Chapter 4 Technical Reference

Block Diagram

"*" Only for GA-6VEML.

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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 internetand 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 correct 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.

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Easy TuneIII^™ 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 "over-

drive" 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.

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.

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Chapter 5 Appendix

Picture below are shown in Windows ME (VUCD driver version 1.81)

Appendix A: VIA 8601T Chipset Driver Installation

A. Windows 9x/ME/2000/XP INF Update Utility:

Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM driver, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.

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Appendix

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Appendix B: VGA Utilities Installation

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Appendix C: AC97 Sound Chipset Drvier Installation

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Appendix D: RealTek 8139/8130/8100 Network Driver (For GA-6VEML Only)

"RealTek 8139/8130/8100 Network Driver" under Windows ME will auto install. If you would like to install LAN driver, please refer to attached README.txt file for detail instruction. Please install the driver through CD-ROM by the path D:\Network\Rtl (This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device drive letter is D:).

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Acronyms	Meaning
ACPI	Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
APM	Advanced Power Management
AGP	Accelerated Graphics Port
AMR	Audio Modem Riser
ACR	Advanced Communications Riser
BIOS	Basic Input / Output System
CPU	Central Processing Unit
CMOS	Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
CRIMM	Continuity RIMM
CNR	Communication and Networking Riser
DMA	Direct Memory Access
DMI	Desktop Management Interface
DIMM	Dual Inline Memory Module
DRM	Dual Retention Mechanism
DRAM	Dynamic Random Access Memory
DDR	Double Data Rate
ECP	Extended Capabilities Port
ESCD	Extended System Configuration Data
ECC	Error Checking and Correcting
EMC	Electromagnetic Compatibility
EPP	Enhanced Parallel Port
ESD	Electrostatic Discharge
FDD	Floppy Disk Device
FSB	Front Side Bus
HDD	Hard Disk Device
IDE	Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced
IRQ	Interrupt Request
I/O	Input / Output
IOAPIC	Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller
ISA	Industry Standard Architecture
LAN	Local Area Network

Appendix E: Acronyms

to be continued.....

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GA-6VEM Series Motherboard

Acronyms	Meaning
LBA	Logical Block Addressing
LED	Light Emitting Diode
MHz	Megahertz
MIDI	Musical Interface Digital Interface
MTH	Memory Translator Hub
MPT	Memory Protocol Translator
NIC	Network Interface Card
OS	Operating System
OEM	Original Equipment Manufacturer
PAC	PCI A.G.P. Controller
POST	Power-On Self Test
PCI	Peripheral Component Interconnect
RIMM	Rambus in-line Memory Module
SCI	Special Circumstance Instructions
SECC	Single Edge Contact Cartridge
SRAM	Static Random Access Memory
SMP	Symmetric Multi-Processing
SMI	System Management Interrupt
USB	Universal Serial Bus
VID	Voltage ID

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Customer/Country: Company:		Phone No.:
Contact Person	:	E-mail Add. :		L

lodel name/Lot Number:		PCB revision:
BIOS version:		0.S./A.S.:
Hardware	Mfs	Model name	Sizo	Driver/Litility:
Configuration	1113.	Modername	5120.
CPU
Memory
Brand
Video Card
Audio Card
HDD
CD-ROM /
DVD-ROM
Modem
Network
AMR / CNR
Keyboard
Mouse
Power supply
Other Device



Problem Descri	ption:

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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/FaxNo: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339

hereby declares that the product

ProductName: Motherboard ModelNumber: GA-6VEM/GA-6VEML

Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a),

Class B Digital Device

Supplementary Information:

This device complies with part 15 of the 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 operation.

Representative Person's Name: ERIC LU

Signature: Eric Lu

Date: Sep. 9, 2001

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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 Board GA-6VEM/GA-6VEML is in conformity with

(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)

in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive

□ EN 55011	Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial,scientific and medical (ISM high frequency equipment	□ EN 61000-3-2* ⊠ EN 60555-2	Disturbances in supply systems cause by household appliances and similar electrical equipment "Harmonics"
□ EN 55013	Limits and methods of measurement	□ EN 61000-3-3*	Disturbances in supply systems cause
	of radio disturbance characteristics of broadcast receivers and associated equipment	⊠ EN 60555-3	by household appliances and similar electrical equipment "Voltage fluctuations"
□ EN 55014	Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of household electrical appliances,	⊠ EN 50081-1	Generic emission standard Part 1: Residual commercial and light industry
	portable tools and similar electrical apparatus	⊠ EN 50082-1	Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residual commercial and light industry
□ EN 55015	Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of fluorescent lamps and luminaries	□ EN 55081-2	Generic emission standard Part 2: Industrial environment
□ EN 55020	Immunity from radio interference of broadcast receivers and associated equipment	□ EN 55082-2	Generic emission standard Part 2: Industrial environment
⊠ EN 55022	Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment	□ ENV 55104	Immunity requirements for household appliances tools and similar apparatus
□ DIN VDE 0855 □ part 10 □ part 12	Cabled distribution systems; Equipment for receiving and/or distribution from sound and television signals	□ EN50091-2	EMC requirements for uninterruptible power systems (UPS)
⊠ CE marking		(EC conformi	ty marking)
	The manufacturer also decla with the actual required safe	res the conformity of above m ty standards in accordance witl	entioned product h LVD 73/23 EEC
□ EN 60065	Safety requirements for mains operated electronic and related apparatus for household and similar general use	□ EN 60950
□ EN 60335	Safety of household and similar electrical appliances	□ EN 50091-1
		Manufacturer/Importer
			Signature Rex Lin

(Stamp)

Date : Sep. 9, 2001

Name: Rex Lin