SOLTEK SL-53A2,SL-53A5 User's Manual & Technical Reference

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© Copyright 1996 Soltek Computer Inc. All right reserved
Edition: March 1997 Version: 2.0 SL-53A2/A5 SERIAL
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction --------------------------------------- 5
Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5
CPU ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 Chipset -------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 L2 Cache ------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 Main Memory ----------------------------------------------------------- 5 BIOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 Giga I/O Function------------------------------------------------------ 6 Other Functions --------------------------------------------------------- 6
Mainboard Layout with Default Settings ------------------------------ 7
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup---------------------------------- 8
INTEL Pentium MMX CPU Settings ------------------------------------ 8
INTEL Pentium MMX Ñ 166/200/233 MHz-------------------- 8
AMD K6 CPU Settings------------------------------------------------------ 9
AMD K6 Ð PR2Ð166/200/233 MHz -------------------------------- 9
Cyrix M2 CPU Settings (Pending) ------------------------------------- 10
Cyrix M2 Ð PR166/200/233 MHz -------------------------------- 10
Cyrix 6x86L CPUs Setting------------------------------------------------ 11
Cyrix 6x86L Ð PR120+/PR133+/PR150+/PR166+ MHz ---- 11
INTEL Pentium CPU Settings------------------------------------------- 12
CPU 1.5X Clock Setting (Red Caps) ------------------------------ 12
Pentium Ð 75/90/100 MHz ----------------------------------- 12
CPU 2.0X Clock Setting (Red Caps) ------------------------------ 12
Intel Pentium Ð 120/133 MHz ------------------------------- 12
CPU 2.5X Clock Setting (Red Caps) ------------------------------ 13
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Intel Pentium Ð 150/166 MHz ------------------------------- 13
CPU 3.0X Clock Setting (Red Caps) ------------------------------ 13
Intel Pentium Ð 180/200 MHz ------------------------------- 13
Cyrix 6x86 CPUs Setting-------------------------------------------------- 14
Cyrix 6x86 Ð PR120+/PR133+/PR150+/PR166+ MHz------ 14
AMD K5 CPUs -------------------------------------------------------------- 15
CPU 1.5X Clock Setting (Red Caps) ------------------------------ 15
AMD K5 Ð PR75/PR90/PR100/PR120/PR133 MHz--- 15
CPU 2.5X Clock Setting (Red Caps) ------------------------------ 15
AMD K5 Ð PR150/PR166 MHz ------------------------------ 15
Cache Memory Select ----------------------------------------------------- 16
CPU Voltage Setting------------------------------------------------------- 16
Single Voltage for Intel P54C, Cyrix 6x86, AMD K5 (PR75ÐPR166)----------------------------------------------------- 16
Dual Regulator/Single Voltage for Intel P54C, Cyrix 6x86, AMD K5 (PR75ÐPR166) -------------------------------- 16
Dual Regulator/Dual Voltage for Intel MMX, CYrix M2 (or 6x86L), AMD K6 -------------------------------------------- 17
System Memory Configuration----------------------------------------- 17
Jumper Settings ------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Factory Fixed Jumpers----------------------------------------------- 18 JP6: Clear CMOS Data ---------------------------------------------- 18 JP11, JP12: Bus Ratio Select ---------------------------------------- 19 JP2, JP3: External Bus Frequency Select ------------------------ 19
Connectors ------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
KB1: Keyboard Connector ----------------------------------------- 20 MS1: PS/2 Mouse Connector ------------------------------------- 20 PRT1: Parallel Port--------------------------------------------------- 20 COM1 /COM2: Serial Port Connectors ------------------------ 20 FDC1: Floppy Drive Connector ---------------------------------- 20 IDE1/IDE2: Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors----------- 20 Power Connector ----------------------------------------------------- 21 J2 Ð Reset Switch: ----------------------------------------------------- 21 J2 Ð Keylock Switch: -------------------------------------------------- 21
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J2 Ð Speaker Connector: --------------------------------------------- 21 J2 Ð Turbo LED:-------------------------------------------------------- 21 J1 Ð IDE LED Activity Light: --------------------------------------- 22 J1 Ð SMI Switch: ------------------------------------------------------- 22 J1: Ð Infrared Port Module Connector: -------------------------- 22 USB1: USB Connector ----------------------------------------------- 22
Connectors Summary ----------------------------------------------------- 23
PS/2 Mouse Connector Pin Assigment ------------------------- 23 COM1, 2 Serial Port Connectors Pin Assigment -------------- 23 J1 Switch Signal Summary ----------------------------------------- 24 J2 Switch Signal Summary ----------------------------------------- 25
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup --------------------------------------- 26
Standard CMOS Setup ---------------------------------------------------- 27
BIOS Features Setup ------------------------------------------------------- 29
Chipset Features Setup --------------------------------------------------- 32
Power Management Setup ----------------------------------------------- 35
PnP/PCI Configuration Setup ------------------------------------------ 37
Load Setup Defaults ------------------------------------------------------- 39
Integrated Peripherals ---------------------------------------------------- 40
Supervisor/User Password---------------------------------------------- 43
IDE HDD Auto Detection ------------------------------------------------ 44
Save & Exit Setup ---------------------------------------------------------- 44
Exit Without Saving ------------------------------------------------------- 44
Introduction 5
Chapter 1
Introduction
Features
CPU
1. Supports Intel Pentium P54C/MMX (P55C) CPUs at 75 ~ 233 MHz
2. Supports Cyrix 6x86(L) CPUs at PR120+ ~ PR166+ MHz
3. Supports AMD K5, K6 CPUs at PR75 ~ PR233
4. Provides SOCKET 7 ZIF Socket
5. Supports CPU dual voltage circuit.
Chipset
1. Intel 82430VX chipset
2. PCI Rev 2.1 compliant
L2 Cache
1. Onboard supports 256K/512k write back cache with Pipelined Burst SRAMs
Main Memory
1. Memory range from 4MB (minimum) to 128MB (maximum) with DRAM Table Free configurations
2. Supports Fast Page Mode/EDO/BEDO DRAM with 60ns/70ns speed
3. Supports 4 pcs 72pin SIMM sockets
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BIOS
1. AWARD Plug and Play BIOS
2. Supports Advanced Power Management Function
3. Flash Memory for easy upgrade
Giga I/O Function
1. Integrated USB (Universal Serial Bus) controller with two USB ports.
2. Supports 2 IDE channels with 4IDE devices (including 120MB IDE floppy)
3. Provides PCI IDE Bus Master function
4. One floppy port (including 3.5", 1.2MB Mode 3 function)
5. Two high speed 16550 FIFO UART ports
6. One parallel port with EPP/ECP/SPP capabilities
7. PS/2 mouse connector
8. Built-in RTC, CMOS, keyboard controller on single I/O chip
Other Functions
1. BABY AT size 22cm x 25cm
2. Supports 4PCI and 3ISA Add-In Slots
3. Supports SCSI/CD-ROM Boot function.
Note: Pentium MMX (P55C), Cyrix 6x86L/M2, and AMD K6 are dual
voltage CPUs. JP21,JP22, JP23, and JP14 must be set correctly (refer to page 13). Check with your CPU supplier for CPU voltage specification.
Introduction 7
Mainboard Layout with Default Settings
The default settings of the following figure is for the Intel MMX-166 with the 256K cache. For the best cooling effect, make sure the airflow from the CPU fan is facing to the heatsink.
PCI1
PCI SLOTS
PCI3
PCI2
SIMM4
SIMM3
SIMM2
SIMM1
COM1 COM2
IDE2
IDE1
Power
KB1
PCI4
PS/2
PRT1
FDC1
Giga I/O
82371SB 82437VX
PB
SRAM
PB
SRAM
82438VX
82438VX
ISA SLOTS
USB
Pentium
MMX
CPU
+ –
BAT
JP12
JP11
1
BIOS
TAG
1
JP2
JP3
1
JP6
1
JP14
1
Reset
Power LED
SPK
T/LED
J2
IR CON
HD/LED
J1
SMI
Keylock
JP23
JP22
JP21
Heat Sink
Air Flow
Figure 1Ð1. SLÐ53A2/A5 Motherboard Layout
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Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
INTEL Pentium MMX CPU Settings
INTEL Pentium MMX — 166/200/233 MHz
PB
SRAM
PB
SRAM
82438VX
82438VX
Pentium
MMX
CPU
JP12
JP11
TAG
JP2
JP3
1
JP14
1
JP23
JP22
JP21
1
Pentium MMX–166
JP12
JP11
Pentium MMX–200
JP12
JP11
Pentium MMX–233
JP12
JP11
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Figure 2Ð1. NTEL Pentium MMX CPU Type Configuration
Note: INTEL Pentium MMX (P55C) is a dual voltage CPU. JP21, 22,
23, and JP14 must be set correctly (refer to page 13.) Check with your CPU suplier for CPU voltage specification.
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AMD K6 CPU Settings
AMD K6 – PR2–166/200/233 MHz
PB
SRAM
PB
SRAM
82438VX
82438VX
AMD K6
CPU
JP12
JP11
TAG
JP2
JP3
1
JP14
1
JP23
JP22
JP21
1
AMD K6 – PR2-166
JP12
JP11
AMD K6 – PR2-200
JP12
JP11
AMD K6 – PR2-233
JP12
JP11
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Figure 2Ð2. AMD K6 CPU Type Configuration
Note: AMD K6 is a dual voltage CPU. JP21, 22, 23, and JP14 must be
set correctly (refer to page 13.) Check with your CPU suplier for CPU voltage specification.
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Cyrix M2 CPU Settings (Pending)
Cyrix M2 – PR166/200/233 MHz
PB
SRAM
PB
SRAM
82438VX
82438VX
Cyrix M2
CPU
JP12
JP11
TAG
JP2
JP3
1
JP14
1
JP23
JP22
JP21
1
Pending
JP12
JP11
Pending
JP12
JP11
Pending
JP12
JP11
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Figure 2Ð3. Cyrix M2 CPU Type Configuration
Note: Cyrix M2 is a dual voltage CPU. JP21, 22, 23, and JP14 must be
set correctly (refer to page 13.) Check with your CPU suplier for CPU voltage specification.
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Cyrix 6x86L CPUs Setting
Cyrix 6x86L – PR120+/PR133+/PR150+/PR166+ MHz
PB
SRAM
PB
SRAM
82438VX
82438VX
Cyrix 6x86L
CPU
JP12
JP11
1
TAG
JP2
JP3
1
Cyrix 6x86L – PR120+/50
JP3
JP2
1
Cyrix 6x86L – PR133+/55
JP3
JP2
1
Cyrix 6x86L – PR150+/60
JP3
JP2
Cyrix 6x86L – PR166+/66
JP3
JP2
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JP14
1
JP23
JP22
JP21
Figure 2Ð4. Cyrix 6x86L CPU Type Configuration
Note: Cyrix 6x86L is a dual voltage CPU. JP21, 22, 23, and JP14 must
be set correctly (refer to page 13.) Check with your CPU suplier for CPU voltage specification.
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INTEL Pentium CPU Settings
CPU 1.5X Clock Setting (Red Caps)
Pentium – 75/90/100 MHz
Intel Pentium 75/50
JP3
JP2
1
Intel Pentium 90/60
JP3
JP2
1
Intel Pentium 100/66
JP3
JP2
1
PB
SRAM
PB
SRAM
82438VX
82438VX
Intel Pentium
CPU
JP12
JP11
1
TAG
JP2
JP3
1
JP14
1
JP23
JP22
JP21
Figure 2Ð5. INTEL Pentium CPU Type Configuration
CPU 2.0X Clock Setting (Red Caps)
Intel Pentium – 120/133 MHz
1
PB
SRAM
PB
SRAM
82438VX
82438VX
Intel Pentium
CPU
JP12
JP11
1
TAG
JP2
JP3
1
JP14
JP23
JP22
JP21
Intel Pentium 120/60
JP3
JP2
Intel Pentium 133/66
JP3
JP2
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Figure 2Ð6. INTEL Pentium CPU Type Configuration
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CPU 2.5X Clock Setting (Red Caps)
Intel Pentium – 150/166 MHz
PB
SRAM
PB
SRAM
82438VX
82438VX
Intel Pentium
CPU
JP12
JP11
1
TAG
JP2
JP3
1
JP14
JP23
JP22
JP21
Intel Pentium – 150/60
JP3
JP2
1
Intel Pentium – 166/66
JP3
JP2
1
Figure 2Ð7. INTEL Pentium CPU Type Configuration
CPU 3.0X Clock Setting (Red Caps)
Intel Pentium – 180/200 MHz
PB
SRAM
PB
SRAM
82438VX
82438VX
Intel Pentium
CPU
JP12
JP11
1
TAG
JP2
JP3
1
JP14
JP23
JP22
JP21
Intel Pentium – 180/60
JP3
JP2
1
Intel Pentium – 200/66
JP3
JP2
1
Figure 2Ð8. NTEL Pentium CPU Type Configuration
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Cyrix 6x86 CPUs Setting
Cyrix 6x86 – PR120+/PR133+/PR150+/PR166+ MHz
PB
SRAM
PB
SRAM
82438VX
82438VX
Cyrix 6x86L
CPU
JP12
JP11
1
TAG
JP2
JP3
1
JP14
JP23
JP22
JP21
1
Cyrix 6x86 – PR120+/50
JP3
JP2
1
Cyrix 6x86 – PR133+/55
JP3
JP2
1
Cyrix 6x86 – PR150+/60
JP3
JP2
Cyrix 6x86 – PR166+/66
JP3
JP2
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Figure 2Ð9. Cyrix 6x86 CPU Type Configuration
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AMD K5 CPUs
CPU 1.5X Clock Setting (Red Caps)
AMD K5 – PR75/PR90/PR100/PR120/PR133 MHz
PB
SRAM
PB
SRAM
82438VX
82438VX
AMD K5
CPU
JP12
JP11
1
TAG
JP2
JP3
1
JP14
JP23
JP22
JP21
AMD K5 – PR75/50
JP3
JP2
1
AMD K5 – PR90/PR120/60
JP3
JP2
1
AMD K5 – PR100/66 AMD K5 – PR133/66
JP3
JP2
1
Figure 2Ð10. AMD K5 CPU Type Configuration
CPU 2.5X Clock Setting (Red Caps)
AMD K5 – PR150/PR166 MHz
PB
SRAM
PB
SRAM
82438VX
82438VX
AMD K5
CPU
JP12
JP11
1
TAG
JP2
JP3
1
JP14
JP23
JP22
JP21
AMD K5 – PR166/66
JP3
JP2
1
AMD K5 – PR150/60
JP3
JP2
1
Figure 2Ð11. AMD K5 CPU Type Configuration
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Cache Memory Select
The cache size (256K/512K) jumper is fixed by the factory of this model.
CPU Voltage Setting
Single Voltage for Intel P54C, Cyrix 6x86, AMD K5 (PR75– PR166)
JP14
1
P54C
6x86
K5
CPU
Linear Regulator Circuit Setting (default)
JP14
1
3.52V
JP14
1
3.38V
1
JP23
JP22
JP21
Heat Sink
Figure 2Ð12Ð1. CPU Type Configuration
Dual Regulator/Single Voltage for Intel P54C, Cyrix 6x86, AMD K5 (PR75–PR166)
P54C
6x86
K5
CPU
3.52V
3.38V
JP14
11
JP23
JP22
JP21
Heat Sink
Figure 2Ð12Ð2. CPU Type Configuration
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Dual Regulator/Dual Voltage for Intel MMX, CYrix M2 (or 6x86L), AMD K6
JP14
1
3.52V (VI/O)
MMX
Cyrix M2
AMD K6
CPU
2.9V (Vcore)
(for K6)
(for MMX, M2, 6x86L)
2.8V (Vcore)
JP14
11
JP23
JP22
JP21
Heat Sink
Figure 2Ð12Ð3 CPU Type Configuration
System Memory Configuration
This 82430VX motherboard supports 72-pin SIMMs of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 128MB. Follow the chart below to install the memory modules.
Bank 0
SIMM 3 & 4
Bank 1
SIMM 1 & 2 Total Memory
4MB x 2 8MB x 2 16MB x 2 32MB x 2
None None None None
8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB
None None None None
4MB x 2 8MB x 2 16MB x 2 32MB x 2
8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB
4MB x 2 4MB x 2 4MB x 2 4MB x 2
4MB x 2 8MB x 2 16MB x 2 32MB x 2
16MB 24MB 40MB 72MB
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8MB x 2 8MB x 2 8MB x 2 8MB x 2
4MB x 2 8MB x 2 16MB x 2 32MB x 2
24MB 32MB 48MB 80MB
16MB x 2 16MB x 2 16MB x 2 16MB x 2
4MB x 2 8MB x 2 16MB x 2 32MB x 2
40MB 48MB 64MB 96MB
32MB x 2 32MB x 2 32MB x 2 32MB x 2
4MB x 2 8MB x 2 16MB x 2 32MB x 2
72MB 80MB 96MB 128MB
Note: The 82430VX chipset supports Òtable freeÓ function and
the above table is just a reference.
Jumper Settings
Factory Fixed Jumpers
The following jumpers are set by the factory. Notice that the color of these two caps are BLACK.
Jumpers Factory settings
JP6, JP14 Factory setting at 1Ð2
JP19 Factory setting at Open
JP6: Clear CMOS Data
Clear the CMOS memory by shorting this jumper momentarily; then remove the cap to retain new settings.
CMOS Data JP6
Clear Data 2Ð3
Retain Data
(default)
1Ð2
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JP11, JP12: Bus Ratio Select
Set these jumpers according to your CPU clock.
Ratio JP11
JP12
1.5X
(default)
2X
2.5X
3X
JP2, JP3: External Bus Frequency Select
These 2 jumpers tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU. Set these jumpers as shown, according to the CPUÕs internal clock speed. (For IMI Clock Generator.)
Settings JP3, JP2
50MHz
55MHz
60MHz
66MHz
(default)
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Connectors
KB1: Keyboard Connector
A 5-pin female DIN keyboard connector is located at the upper right corner of the motherboard. Plug the keyboard jack direct to this connector.
MS1: PS/2 Mouse Connector
Attach PS/2 mouse cable to this 6-pin connector.
PRT1: Parallel Port
The system board provides a 2x13-pin parallel port connector, PRT1. Attach parallel port cable to this connector.
COM1 /COM2: Serial Port Connectors
The system board has two 2x5-pin serial port connectors, COM1 and COM2. Attach COM1/COM2 cables to these connectors.
FDC1: Floppy Drive Connector
The system board has a 2x17-pin floppy drive connector, FDC1. Connect one end of a floppy drive cable to this connector and the other end to a floppy drive.
IDE1/IDE2: Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors
The system board has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides for two HDD connectors, IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary).
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Power Connector
The power connector has two 6-pin male header connectors. Plug the dual connectors from the power directly onto the board connector while making sure the black leads are in the center.
P8
P9
J2 – Reset Switch:
The system board has a 2-pin connector for rebooting your computer without having to turn off your power switch. This prolongs the life of the systemÕs power supply.
J2 – Keylock Switch:
The keylock switch is a 5-pin connector for locking the keyboard for security purposes. (See the following drawing for jumper position, and pin1~3 is connected to power LED and pin 4~5 is connected to keylock switch.)
J2 – Speaker Connector:
The speaker connector is a 4-pin connector for connecting the system and the speaker. (See the following drawing for jumper position.)
J2 – Turbo LED:
Connect the caseÕs turbo LED to this connector.
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J1 – IDE LED Activity Light:
This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case.
J1 – SMI Switch:
Toggle this jumper forces the system to sleep and the system wonÕt wake up until the hardware event is coming. (The BIOS Power Management setting muse be Enabled.)
Reset
Power
LED
SPK
Turbo
LED
J2
IR CON
HD/LED
J1
SMI
Keylock
J1: – Infrared Port Module Connector:
The system board provides a 5-pin infrared connectorÑIR1 as an optional module for wireless transmitting and receiving. Pin 1 through 5 are Transmit, GND, Receive,
NC, and Vcc, respectively.
USB1: USB Connector
This jumper connects to the USB cable to provide USB device.
GND
Vcc D0+ Vcc D1+
D0– GND D1– GND
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Connectors Summary
PS/2 Mouse Connector Pin Assigment
Mouse
Data
+5V
N.C.
GND
N.C.
Mouse
Clock
MS1 Top View
COM1, 2 Serial Port Connectors Pin Assigment
CARRIER
GND
RING
1 3 5 7 9
2 4 6 8
10
TX
RTS
COM1/2 (Top View)
RX
DSR
N.C.
DTR
CTS
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J1 Switch Signal Summary
J1 Pin Signal Description
1 +5V
HDD LED Connector 2 HDD LED Signal
3 HDD LED Signal 4 +5V
N.C. 5 No Connection
6 Infrared Transmit Signal 7 GND
Infrared Connector 8 Infrared Receive Signal
(low speed)
9 Infrared Receive Signal
(high speed)
10 +5V N.C. 11 No Connection N.C. 12 GND
13 No Connection SMI 14 GND
15 SMI Signal
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J2 Switch Signal Summary
J2 Pin Signal Description
1 Speaker Signal
Speaker Connector 2 No Connection
3 Ground 4 +5V
Reset Switch 5 Reset Signal
6 Ground
N.C. 7 No Connection
8 +5V
Power LED Connector 9 No Connection
10 Ground Keylock Connector 11 Keylock Signal
12 GND N.C. 13 No Connection Turbo LED Connector 14 Turbo LED Connector
15 Ground
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Chapter 3
Award BIOS Setup
This 82430VX motherboard comes with the AWARD BIOS from AWARD Software Inc. Enter the Award BIOS programÕs Main Menu as follows:
1. Turn on or reboot the system.
After a series of diagnostic checks, the following message will appear:
PRESS <DEL> TO ENTER SETUP
2. Press the <DEL> key and the main program screen
appears as in the following page.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item F10 : Save & Exit Setup (Shift) F2 : Change Color
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3. Using one of the arrows on your keyboard to select an
option and press <Enter>. Modify the system parameters to reflect the options installed in the system.
4. You may return to the Main Menu anytime by press
<ESC> .
5. In the Main Menu, ÒSAVE AND EXIT SETUPÓ saves
your changes and reboots the system, and ÒEXIT WITHOUT SAVINGÓ ignores your changes and exits the program.
Standard CMOS Setup
Standard CMOS Setup allows you to record some basic system hardware configuration and set the system clock and error handling. You only need to modify the configuration values of this option when you change your system hardware configuration or the configuration stored in the CMOS memory got lost or damaged.
Run the Standard CMOS Setup as follows:
1. Choose ÒSTANDARD CMOS SETUPÓ from the Main
Menu and a screen with a list of options appears.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Date (mm:dd:yy) : Thu, May 9 1996 Time (hh:mm:ss) : 15 : 45 : 10
HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Primary Master : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto
Primary Slave : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto Secondary Master : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto Secondary Slave : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto
Drive A : 1.44M, 3.5 in. Drive B : None Floppy 3 Mode Support : Disabled
Video : EGA/VGA Halt On : All Errors
Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item PU/PD/+/– : Modify F1 : Help (Shift) F2 : Change Color
Base Memory: 640K
Extended Memory: 15360K
Other Memory: 384K Total Memory: 16384K
2. Use one of the arrow keys to move between options and
modify the selected options by using PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys.
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A short description of screen options follows:
Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss)
Set the current date and time.
Primary (Secondary) Master/Slave
This field records the specifications for all non-SCSI hard disk drives installed in your system. Refer to the respective documentation on how to install the drivers.
Drive A/B Set this field to the types of floppy
disk drives installed in your system. The choices are: 360KB, 5.25 in.,
1.2MB, 5.25 in., 720KB, 3.5 in.,
1.44M, 3.5 in. (default),
2.88MB, 3.5 in., or None 120MB, 3.5in., IDE Floppy Drive (Auto detect).
Floppy 3 Mode Support
Drive A/B, Both: Enabled 3.5-inch,
1.2MB function. Disabled (default): Disabled 3.5­inch, 1.2MB function.
Video Set this field to the type of video
display card installed in the system. The choices are: Monochrome; Color 40x25; VGA/EGA (default); or Color 80x25
Halt On Set this filed to the type of errors
that will cause the system to halt. The choices are: All Errors (default); No Errors; All, But Keyboard; All, But Diskette; or All, But Disk/Key
3. Press <ESC> to return to the Main Menu when you finish
setting up in the ÒStandard CMOS SetupÓ.
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BIOS Features Setup
BIOS Features Setup allows you to improve your system performance or set up some system features according to your preference.
Run the BIOS Features Setup as follows:
1. Choose ÒBIOS FEATURES SETUPÓ from the Main Menu
and a screen with a list of options appears.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
CPU Internal Cache : Enabled External Cache : Enabled Quick Power on Self Test : Enalbed Boot Sequence : A,C, SCSI Swap Floppy Drive : Disabled Boot Up Floppy Seek : Disabled Boot Up NumLock Status : On Gate A20 Option : Fast Typematic Rate Setting : Disabled Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec): 6 Typematic Delay (Msec) : 250 Security Option : Setup PCI/VGA Palette Snoop : Disabled OS/2 Select for DRAMs>64MB: Non-OS/2
ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ←: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/– : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults
Video BIOS Shadow : Enabled C8000-CBFFF Shadow : Disabled CC000-CFFFF Shadow : Disabled D0000-D3FFF Shadow : Disabled D4000-D7FFF Shadow : Disabled D8000-DBFFF Shadow : Disabled DC000-DFFFF Shadow : Disabled
2. Use one of the arrow keys to move between options and
modify the selected options by using PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys. An explanation of the <F> keys follows:
<F1>: ÒHelpÓ gives options available for each item.
Shift <F2>: Change color.
<F5> : Get the previous values. These values are the
values with which the user started the current session.
<F6>: Load all options with the BIOS default
values.
<F7>: Load all options with the Setup default
values.
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A short description of screen options follows:
CPU Internal Cache
Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled. This option allows you to enable or disable the CPUÕs internal cache.
External Cache Choose Enabled (default) or
Disabled. This option allows you to enable or disable the external cache memory.
Quick Power On Self Test
Choose Enabled (default)or Disabled. This option allows you to speed up the Power On Self Test routine.
Boot Sequence Default is ÒA, C, SCSIÓ. This option
determines which drive to look for first for an operating system.
Swap Floppy Drive Choose Enabled or Disabled
(default). This option swaps floppy drive assignments when it is enabled.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
Enabled: During POST, BIOS checks the track number of the floppy disk drive to see whether it is 40 or 80 tracks.
Disabled (default): During POST, BIOS will not check the track number of the floppy disk drive.
Boot Up NumLock Status
Choose On (default) or Off. This option lets user to activate the NumLock function at boot-up.
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Gate A20 Option Choose Normal or Fast (default).
This option allows the RAM to access the memory above 1MB by using the fast gate A20 line.
Typematic Rate Setting
Choose Enabled or Disabled (default). Enable this option to adjust the keystroke repeat rate.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Range between 6 (default) and 30 characters per second. This option controls the speed of repeating keystrokes.
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Choose 250 (default), 500, 750, and
1000. This option sets the time interval for displaying the first and the second characters.
Security Option Choose System or Setup (default).
This option is to prevent unauthorized system boot-up or use of BIOS Setup.
PCI/VGA palette Snoop
Choose Enabled or Disabled (default). It determines whether the MPEG ISA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not.
Video BIOS Shadow
Enabled (default): Map the VGA BIOS to system RAM. Disabled: DonÕt map the VGA BIOS to system RAM.
C8000-CBFFF to DC000-DFFF Shadow
These options are used to shadow other expansion card ROMs.
3. Press <ESC> and follow the screen instructions to save or
disregard your settings.
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Chipset Features Setup
Chipset Features Setup changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control the system options.
Run the Chipset Features Setup as follows:
1. Choose ÒCHIPSET FEATURES SETUPÓ from the Main
Menu and a screen with a list of options appears.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ←: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/– : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults
Auto Configuration : Enabled DRAM Timing : 70 ns
DRAM RAS# Precharge Time : 4 DRAM R/W Leadoff Timing : 6 Fast RAS# To CAS# Delay : 3 DRAM Read Burst Timing : x333/x444 DRAM Write Burts Timing : x333 Fast MA to RAS# Delay CLK: 1 Fast EDO Path Select : Disabled Refresh RAS# Assertio : 5 Clks ISA Bus Clock : PCICLK/4
System BIOS Cacheable : Disabled Video BIOS Cacheable : DIsabled 8 Bit I/O Recovery Time : 3 16 Bit I/O Recovery Time : 2 Memory Hole At 15M-16M : Disabled Peer Concurrency : Enabled Chipset NA# Asserted : Enabled
2. Use one of the arrow keys to move between options and
modify the selected options by using PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys.
A short description of screen options follows:
Auto Configuration
Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled. The system sets all options on the left side of the screen automatically when choose Enabled.
DRAM Timing Choose 60ns or 70ns (default). Do
not change this setting unless you know the DRAM access time spec.
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DRAM RAS# Precharge Time
Use the default setting. This option allows you to determine the number of the CPU clocks allocated for the RAS to accumulate/charge it before the DRAM is refreshed.
DRAM R/W Leadoff Timing
Use the default setting. This sets the point of time that the CPU is allowed to read and write to DRAM and then perform.
Fast RAS To CAS Delay
Use the default setting. This setup option allows you to determine the delay time in completing the transition from RAS to CAS.
DRAM Read Burst DRAM Write Burst Timing (EDO/FPM)
Use the default setting. Burst read/write requests are generated by the CPU in four separate parts. The 1st part provides the location within the DRAM where the read or write is to take place while the remaining three parts provide the actual data. The lower the timing number is, the faster the system memory will be addressed.
Fast MA to RAS# Delay CLK
Use the default setting. This item allows you to determine the timing of the transition from ROW Address Strobe (RAS) to Column Address Strobe (CAS).
Fast EDO Path Select
Choose Enabled or Disabled (default).
Refresh RAS# Assertion
Use the default setting.
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ISA Bus Clock Default is PCICLK/4. The best
value is as close to 8MHz as possible.
System BIOS Cacheable
Choose Enabled or Disabled (default). When Enabled, the access to the system BIOS ROM addressed at F0000H-FFFFFH is cached.
Video BIOS Cacheable
Choose Enabled or Disabled (default). When Enabled, the access to the VGA BIOS ROM addressed at C0000H-C7FFFH is cached.
8 Bit I/O Recovery Time Select Item
16 Bit I/O Recovery Time Select Item
This delay happens when the CPU is running so much faster than the I/O bus that the CPU must be delayed to allow for the completion of the I/O.
The choices for 8 bit I/O are NA, 1 to 8 CPU clock. Default is 3. The choices for 16 bit I/O are NA, 1 to 4 CPU clock. Default is 2.
Memory Hole At 15M-16M
Choose Enabled or Disabled (default). In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memoryÕs space below 16MB.
Peer Concurrency Choose Enabled (default)or
Disabled. Peer concurrency means that more than one PCI device can be active at a time.
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Chipset NA# Asserted
Enabled (default) : Enable CPU pipeline function. Disabled: Disable CPU pipeline function.
3. Press <ESC> and follow the screen instructions to save or
disregard your settings.
Power Management Setup
Power Management Setup sets the systemÕs power saving functions.
1. Choose ÒPOWER MANAGEMENT SETUPÓ from the
Main Menu and a screen with a list of options appears.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Power Management : Disabled PM Control by APM : No Video Off Method : V/H SYNC+Blank Modem Use IRQ : 3
Doze Mode : Disabled Standby Mode : Disabled Suspend Mode : Disabled HDD Power Down : Disabled
** Wake Up Events In Doze & Standby ** IRQ3 (Wake-Up Event) : ON IRQ4 (Wake-Up Event) : ON IRQ8 (Wake-Up Event) : ON IRQ12 (Wake-Up Event) : ON
ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ←: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/– : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults
** Power Down & Resume Events ** IRQ 3 (COM 2) : ON IRQ 4 (COM 1) : ON IRQ 5 (LPT 2) : ON IRQ 6 (Floppy Disk) : ON IRQ 7 (LPT 1) : ON IRQ 8 (RTC Alarm) : OFF IRQ 9 (IRQ2 Redir) : ON IRQ 10 (Reserved) : ON IRQ 11 (Reserved) : ON IRQ 12 (PS/2 mouse) : ON IRQ 13 (Coprocessor) : ON IRQ 14 (Hard Disk) : ON IRQ 15 (Reserved) : ON
2. Use one of the arrow keys to move between options and
modify the selected options by using PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys.
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A short description of screen options follows:
Power Management
Choose Max. Saving, User Define, Disabled (default), or Min Saving.
PM Control by APM
Choose Yes or No (default). You need to choose Yes when the operating system has the APM functions, choose No otherwise.
Video Off Method Choose Blank , DPMS, or V/H
Sync+Blank (default). You can chose either DPMS or V/H Sync+Blank when the monitor has the Green function. You need to choose Blank when the monitor does not have the Green function.
Note: Some VGA cards donÕt allow
V/H Sync to be turned off directly.
Modem Use IRQ Assign the IRQ number to the
modem which is being used so that the ring signal can wakeup the system. The default setting is 3 (COM2).
Doze Mode This option sets the CPU speed
down to 33MHz during this mode.
Standby Mode Suspend Mode
These two options allow you to choose the mode for the different timers. The Standby Mode turns off the VGA monitor, and the Suspend Mode turns off the CPU and saves the energy of the system.
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HDD power Down Time is adjustable from 1 to 15
minutes. When the set time has elapsed, the BIOS sends a command to the HDD to power down, which turns off the motor.
IRQx (Wake-Up Event)
Set these IRQs individually. Activity detected from any enabled IRQ channel (ON) will wake up the system.
3. Press <ESC> and follow the screen instructions to save or
disregard your settings.
PnP/PCI Configuration Setup
PnP/PCI Configuration Setup configures the PCI bus slots.
Run the Chipset Features Setup as follows:
1. Choose ÒPnP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUPÓ from the
Main Menu and a screen with a list of options appears.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Resources Controlled By : Manual Reset Configuration Data : Disabled
IRQ-3 assigned to : Legacy ISA IRQ-4 assigned to : Legacy ISA IRQ-5 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-7 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-9 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-10 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-11 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-12 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-14 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP IRQ-15 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-0 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-1 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-3 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-5 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-6 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-7 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP
PCI IRQ Actived By : Level PCI IDE IRQ Map To : PCI-AUTO Primary IDE INT# : A Secondary IDE INT# : B
Used MEM Base Addr : N/A Used MEM Length* : 8K
ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ←: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/– : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults
2. Use one of the arrow keys to move between options and
modify the selected options by using PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys.
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A short description of screen options follows:
Resources Controlled By
Choose Manual (default) or Auto. The BIOS checks the IRQ/DMA channel number on the ISA and PCI card manually if chose Manual and the IRQ/DMA channel number will be checked automatically if choose Auto.
Reset Configuration Data
Choose Enabled or Disabled (default). Disabled means to retain PnP configuration data in BIOS and Enabled means to reset PnP configuration data in BIOS.
IRQ-x assigned to DMA-x assigned to
Legacy ISA: Manually assigns IRQ/DMA to device.
PCI/ISA PnP: BIOS assigns IRQ/DMA to device automatically.
PCI IRQ Actived By
Choose Edge or Level (default). Most PCI trigger signals are Level.
PCI IDE IRQ MapToSelect PCI-AUTO (default), ISA, or
assign a PCI SLOT number (depending on which slot the PCI IDE is inserted). If PCI-AUTO does not work, then assign an individual PCI SLOT number.
Primary/ IDE INT# Choose A (default), B, C, or D.
Secondary IDE INT#
Choose A, B (default), C, or D.
Used MEM Base Addr
Choose N/A (default) or ISA legacy card requests to have memory start address.
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Used MEM Length*
Choose 8K, 16K, 32K, or 64K.
With the above two functions, users can define where the used memory address is located and its corresponding length of the legacy area. BIOS will skip the UMB area which is used by the legacy device to avoid memory space conflict.
* This function actives only when
the ÒUsed MEM Base AddrÓ is chosen.
3. Press <ESC> and follow the screen instructions to save or
disregard your settings.
Load Setup Defaults
Load Setup Defaults option loads the default system values to the system configuration fields. If the CMOS is corrupted the defaults are loaded automatically. Choose this option and the following message appears:
“Load Setup Defaults (Y/N)? N”
To use the Setup defaults, change the prompt to ÒYÓ and press <Enter>.
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Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control system options in the computer.
1. Choose ÒINTEGRATED PERIPHERALSÓ from the Main
Menu and a screen with a list of options appears.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ←: Select Item F1 : Help PU/PD/+/– : Modify F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Defaults
IDE HDD Block Mode : Enabled IDE Primary Master PIO : Auto IDE Primary Slave PIO : Auto IDE Secondary Master PIO : Auto IDE Secondary Slave PIO : Auto On-Chip Primary PCI IDE: Enabled On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE: Enabled PCI Slot IDE 2nd Channel : Enabled USB Controller : Disabled
KBC Input Clock : 8 MHz Onboard FDD Controller : Enabled Onboard Serial Port 1 : Auto Onboard Serial Port 2 : Auto UR2 Mode : Standard UR2 Duplex Mode : Half Onboard Parallel Port : 378H/IRQ7 Parallel Port Mode : SPP
2. Use one of the arrow keys to move between options and
modify the selected options by using PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys.
A short description of screen options follows:
IDE HDD Block Mode
Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled. If your hard disk size is larger than 540MB, choose Enabled, and, if you are using the IDE HDD Auto Detection option, the BIOS will choose this option automatically. (Note: Some old HDD models donÕt provide this feature.)
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IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO IDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO
Choose Auto (default) or Mode 0~4. The BIOS will detect the HDD Mode type automatically when you choose Auto. You need to set to a lower mode than Auto when your hard disk becomes unstable.
On-Chip Primary/ Secondary PCI IDE
Enabled (default): Turn on the onboard IDE function.
Disabled: Turn off the onboard IDE function.
PCI Slot IDE 2nd Channel
Enabled (default) : Reserved IRQ15 for secondary IDE device.
Disabled: Release IRQ15 for other devices.
USB Controller Enabled: Enable USB function and
it will occupy one IRQ, usually the IRQ11.
Disabled (default): Disable USB function and it will not occupy IRQ.
Choose Disabled when it is not connect to an USB device.
KBC Input Clock Choose 8 MHz (default) or 12 MHz.
Onboard FDD Controller
Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled. Choose Disabled when you use an ISA card with FDD function, or , choose Enabled to use the onboard FDD connector.
Onboard Serial Port 1
Choose Auto (default), 3F8/IRQ4 , 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, or Disabled. Do no set port 1 & 2 to
the same value except for Disabled.
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Onboard Serial Port 2
Choose Auto (default), 3F8/IRQ4 , 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, or Disabled.
UR2 Mode Choose Standard (default), IrDA1.0,
ASKIR, MIR 0.57M, MIR 1.15M, or FIR.
UR2 Duplex Mode*
Choose Half (default), or Full. Half: DoesnÕt transmit and receive
activities at the same time.
Full: Transmit and receive
activities at the same time.
*: This option wonÕt work unless UR2
Mode IrDA/AASKIR/MIR/FIR is selected.
Onboard Parallel Port
Choose the printer I/O address: 378H/IRQ7 (default), 3BCH/IRQ7, 278H/IRQ5
Onboard Parallel Mode
Choose SPP (default), ECP + EPP, EPP, or ECP mode. The mode depends on your external device that connects to this port.
ECP Mode Use DMA*
Choose DMA3 (default) or DMA1. Most sound cards use DMA1. Check with your sound card configuration to make sure that there is no conflict with this function.
*: This option will not be displayed
unless the EPP/ECP function is selected..
3. Press <ESC> and follow the screen instructions to save or
disregard your settings.
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Supervisor/User Password
These two options allows you to set your system passwords. Normally, supervisor has a higher right to change the CMOS setup option than the user. The way to set up the passwords for both Supervisor and User are as follow:
1. Choose ÒChange PasswordÓ in the Main Menu and press
<Enter>. The following message appears:
“Enter Password:”
2. The first time you run this option, enter your password
up to only 8 characters and press <Enter>. The screen does not display the entered characters.
3. After you enter the password, the following message
appears prompting you to confirm the password:
“Confirm Password:”
4. Enter exact the same password you just typed again to
confirm the password and press <Enter>.
5. Move the cursor to Save & Exit Setup to save the
password.
6. If you need to delete the password you entered before,
choose the Supervisor Password and press <Enter>. It will delete the password that you had before.
7. Move the cursor to Save & Exit Setup to save the option
you did, otherwise the old password will still be there when you turn on your machine next time.
8. Press <ESC> to exit to the Main Menu.
Note: If you forget or lose the password, the only way to access
the system is to clear the CMOS RAM by setting JP6 All setup information will be lost and you need to run the BIOS setup program again.
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IDE HDD Auto Detection
IDE HDD Auto Detection detects the parameters of an IDE hard disk drive and automatically enters them to the Standard CMOS Setup screen.
The screen will ask you to select a specific hard disk for Primary Master after you select this option. If you accept a hard disk detected by the BIOS, you can enter ÒYÓ to confirm and then press <Enter> to check next hard disk. This function allows you to check four hard disks and you may press the <ESC> after the <Enter> to skip this function and go back to the Main Menu.
Save & Exit Setup
Save & Exit Setup allows you to save all modifications you have specified into the CMOS memory. Highlight this option on the Main Menu and the following message appears:
SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y
Press <Enter> key to save the configuration changes.
Exit Without Saving
Exit Without Saving allows you to exit the Setup utility without saving the modifications that you have specified. Highlight this option on the Main Menu and the following message appears:
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N
You may change the prompt to ÒYÓ and press <Enter> key to leave this option.
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