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Pentium
82430VX / P54C PCI Mainboard
User’s Guide &
Technical Reference
5V A0/A2/A5
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Edition: February 1997
Version 2.2
5VA0/A2/A5 SERIAL
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction .................................................. 1
Key Features ............................................................................... 1
Unpacking the Mainboard........................................................... 2
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions............................................ 2
Mainboard Layout w/ Default Settings ....................................... 3
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup ............................................ 5
Jumpers ....................................................................................... 5
Factory Set Jumpers .............................................................. 5
J23: Sleep Switch Connector Enable/Disable ....................... 5
JP5: CMOS Clear Jumper ..................................................... 5
CPU Type Configuration ............................................................ 6
Step 1: Frequency Setting..................................................... 6
Pentium Ð 75/90/100 CPU Settings (1.5 x clock)............. 6
Pentium Ð 100/120/133 CPU Settings (2.0 x clock)......... 7
Pentium Ð 150/166 CPU Settings (2.5 x clock)................ 8
Pentium Ð 180/200 CPU Settings (3.0 x clock)................ 8
Step 2: CPU Single/Dual Voltage Setting............................ 9
Single Voltage CPU Setting ............................................. 9
Dual Voltage CPU Setting.............................................. 10
Memory Configuration ............................................................. 10
DIMM Voltage Setting........................................................ 11
Cache Configuration ................................................................. 11
Cache Size and RAM Locations ......................................... 11
256K Pipelined Burst Cache Configuration ................... 12
512K Pipelined Burst Cache Configuration ................... 12
Multi I/O Port Addresses .......................................................... 13
Connectors ................................................................................ 13
J1 Ð Keyboard Connector .................................................... 13
J17 Ð Keylock & Power LED Connector ............................ 13
J18 Ð Speaker Connector ..................................................... 13
PW1 Ð Power Supply Connectors ....................................... 14
J19 Ð Hardware Reset Control............................................. 14
JPS2 Ð PS/2 Mouse Connector............................................ 14
J2 Ð PS/2 Mouse Connector ................................................ 14
IDE1/IDE2 Ð On-board Primary/Secondary IDE HDD
Connectors ........................................................................... 15
J24 Ð HDD LED Connectors ............................................... 15
COM1/COM2 Connectors................................................... 15
FDC1 Connector ................................................................. 15
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P1 Ð Parallel Port Connector ............................................... 15
J3 Ð Pipelined Burst SRAM Module Slot ........................... 15
J6, J7 Ð USB Connector (Optional) ..................................... 15
J5 Ð IR Connector (Optional) .............................................. 15
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup.................................................. 16
Standard CMOS Setup .............................................................. 17
BIOS Features Setup ................................................................. 18
Chipset Features Setup.............................................................. 21
Power Management Setup ........................................................ 24
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup .................................................. 26
Load Setup Defaults.................................................................. 27
Integrated Peripherals ............................................................... 28
Supervisor Password ................................................................. 30
User Password ........................................................................... 31
IDE HDD Auto Detection ......................................................... 32
Appendix: Drivers Installation Guide.......................... 33
Triones IDE/ATAPI CD-ROM bus Master Drivers Installation
Guide ......................................................................................... 34
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1 Introduction
The 82430 VX/P54C PCI mainboard is a high-performance system
board that supports Pentium P54CX family CPUs. You can install 256K
to 512K of external cache memory on the mainboard. The mainboard is
fully compatible with industry standards, and adds many technical
enhancements.
Key Features
¥ Supports P54C/P55C family CPUs running at 75 ~ 200 MHz speeds;
Cyrix 6X86/6x86L CPUs running at P120+/P133+/P150+/P166
MHz speeds; and AMD K5 CPUs.
¥ Supports SOCKET 7 for upgrade
¥ Integrated Second Level (L2) Cache Controller
Ñ Write Back Cache Modes and Direct Mapped Organization
Ñ On-board 256K Pipeline Burst SRAMs Cache and upgrade
slot supports
¥ Integrated DRAM Controller
Ñ Supports Fast-Page Mode, EDO, and Synchronus DRAM (both
symmetrical and asymmetrical addressing)
Ñ Supports 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB Unbuffered DIMM memory
Ñ On-board memory configurations from 4 to 128 Mbytes
¥ Supports Pentium / P54C SMM Mode and CPU Stop Clock
¥ Supports ÒTable-FreeÓ DRAM configuration in any bank
¥ Supports Universal Serial Bus Ñ USB (Optional)
¥ Compliant to PCI specifications v2.1
¥ Four 32-bit PCI slots (Masters) and Four ISA slots, 4-layer PCB
¥ System BIOS built-in NCR306 SCSI Card BIOS and ÒPlug and
PlayÓ function
¥ On-board built-in PCI Master IDE controller and floppy controller
¥ On-board supports for two high speed UARTS (w/i 16550 FIFO)
and Multimode parallel port for Standard, Enhanced (EPP) and high
speed (ECP) modes, PS/2 mouse function
¥ On-board supports FLASH Memory for easy upgrade BIOS
¥ On-board supports PS/2 mouse function.
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2 Introduction
Unpacking the Mainboard
The mainboard package contains:
¥ The 82430VX / P54C Mainboard
¥ This User's Guide
Note: Do not unpack the mainboard until you are ready to install it.
Follow the precautions below while unpacking the mainboard.
1. Before handling the mainboard, ground yourself by grasping an
unpainted portion of the systemÕs metal chassis.
2. Remove the mainboard from its anti-static packaging and place it on
a grounded surface, component side up.
3. Check the mainboard for damage. If any chip appears loose, press
carefully to seat it firmly in its socket.
Do not apply power if the mainboard appears damaged. If there is
damage to the board contact your dealer immediately.
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Make sure you ground yourself before handling the mainboard or other
system components. Electrostatic discharge can easily damage the
components. Note that you must take special precaution when handling
the mainboard in dry or air-conditioned environments.
Take these precautions to protect your equipment from electrostatic
discharge:
¥ Do not remove the anti-static packaging until you are ready to install
the mainboard and other system components.
¥ Ground yourself before removing any system component from its
protective anti-static packaging. To ground yourself grasp the
expansion slot covers or other unpainted portions of the computer
chassis.
¥ Frequently ground yourself while working, or use a grounding strap.
¥ Handle the mainboard by the edges and avoid touching its
components.
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Introduction 3
Mainboard Layout w/ Default Settings
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18
18
18
12
11
16
10
14
7
8
15
19
9
13
3
5
6
3
1
4
2 2
3
3
Figure 1Ð1. Mainboard Layout
1. P54C/6x86 in ZIF socket 7 10. 5V DC Power Connector
2. Pipelined Burst SRAM 11. Keyboard Connector
3. 82430 VX Chipset 12. PS/2 Mouse Connector
4. Pipelined Burst SRAM
13. IDE1/IDE2 Connector
Module Slot
5. PnP FLASH BIOS 14. Floppy Connector
6. Real Time Clock (RTC) 15. Parallel Port Connector
7. ISA Slots 16. COM1/COM2 Connector
8. PCI Slots 17. Keyboard BIOS
9. SIMM Memory Bank 18. Super I/O Chipset
19. Unbuffered DIMM Memory
Bank
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4 Introduction
Default settings are as follows: Pentium 100MHz CPU, 256K W/B
Pipelined Burst cache, Address Pipeline Enabled, On-board Local
Bus IDE Enabled, FDC Enabled, 2 high speed UARTS Enabled (w/
16550 FIFO), 1 EPP/ECP port (ECP + EPP mode), and 5V
DRAM/3.3V DIMM.
JPS2
KB BIOS
Super I/O
CHIP
I/O
CHIP
I/O
CHIP
J6
J7
COM2
COM1
J2
J5
FDC1
J1
PW1
JP5 J24
JP51
JP32
JP33
JP30
JP31
ISA SLOT
#4
#3 #2 #1
RTC
HD LED
J23
JP36
JP13
JP14
JP35
24
RST KEYLOCK SPK
J19
PCI SLOT
P1
BANK0BANK
#1#2#3#4
IDE1
IDE2
#1 #2 #3
82371SB
FLASH
BIOS
JP20
J3
16Kx8 TAG
Pipelined Burst SRAM Module Slot
82437VX
586
CPU
Family
JP11
JP10
J18J17
P.B. SRAM
32k x 32
Figure 1Ð2. Mainboard Default Setting
1
#4
JP37
82438VX
82438VX
P.B. SRAM
32k x 32
DIMM Slot
JP38
Important: Make sure the system is well ventilated to prevent
overheating and ensure system stability.
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2 Hardware Setup
This chapter explains how to configure the mainboardÕs hardware. After
you install the mainboard, you can set jumpers, install memory on the
mainboard, and make case connections. Refer to this chapter whenever
you upgrade or reconfigure your system.
CAUTION: Turn off power to the mainboard, system chassis, and
peripheral devices before performing any work on the
mainboard or system.
Jumpers
Factory Set Jumpers
The following jumpers are set at the factory as below.
Jumpers Factory settings
JP1, JP22, JP35 Factory fixed.
J23: Sleep Switch Connector Enable/Disable
Toggle this jumper to force the system into power saving (Green) mode.
Any hardware IRQ signal makes the system wakeups.
JP5: CMOS Clear Jumper
Clear the CMOS memory by momentarily shorting this jumper; then
open the jumper to retain new settings.
CMOS Setting JP5
Retain CMOS data
(default)
Clear CMOS data
1 2
1 2
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CPU Type Configuration
This section shows you how to configure your CPU step by step. Note
that you need to check the CPU voltage before installation.
❑ Step 1: Frequency Setting
Pentium – 75/90/100 CPU Settings (1.5 x clock)
AMD K5 – PR75/PR90/PR100/PR120/PR133 (1.5 x clock)
FLASH
BIOS
RTC
Pentium (P54CX) – 75/50 MHz
AMD K5 (5K86) – PR75/50 MHz
(Red Caps)
JP11
JP10
AMD 5K86 (SSA5) – PR90/55 MHz
(Red Caps)
JP13
JP14
586
CPU
Family
JP11
JP10
JP11
JP10
Pentium (P54CX) – 90/60 MHz
AMD K5 (5K86) – PR90/60 MHz
AMD K5 – PR120/60 MHz
(Red Caps)
JP11
JP10
Pentium (P54CX) – 100/66 MHz
AMD K5 (5K86) – PR100/66 MHz
AMD K5 – PR133/66 MHz
(Red Caps)
JP11
JP10
Figure 2Ð1Ð1. CPU Jumper Settings
Note: 1. You must equip the CPU with a fan and heat sink for system
stability.
2. AMD K5ÐPR75/90/100 = AMD 5k86(SSA5)ÐP75/90/100.
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Pentium – 100/120/133 CPU Settings (2.0 x clock)
Cyrix 6x86/6x86L – P120+/P133+/P150+/P166+ CPU Settings
(2.0 x clock)
FLASH
BIOS
RTC
586
JP13
JP14
CPU
Family
JP11
JP10
Pentium – 100/50 MHz
Cyrix 6x86/6x86L – P120+/50 MHz
(Red Caps)
JP11
JP10
Cyrix 6x86/6x86L – P133+/55 MHz
(Red Caps)
JP11
JP10
Pentium – 120/60 MHz
Cyrix 6x86/6x86L – P150+/60 MHz
(Red Caps)
JP11
JP10
Pentium – 133/66 MHz
Cyrix 6x86/6x86L – P166+/66 MHz
(Red Caps)
JP11
JP10
Figure 2Ð1Ð2. CPU Jumper Settings
Note: 1. You must equip the CPU with a fan and heat sink for system
stability.
2. Cyrix 6x86 Ð P166+ has to be matched with 60ns DRAMs.
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Pentium/AMD – 150/166 CPU Settings (2.5 x clock)
FLASH
BIOS
RTC
Pentium – 150/60 MHz
AMD K5 – PR150
JP11
JP10
JP13
JP14
586
CPU
Family
JP11
JP10
Pentium – 166/66 MHz
AMD K5 – PR166
JP11
JP10
Figure 2Ð1Ð3. CPU Jumper Settings
Note: You must equip the CPU with a fan and heat sink for system
stability.
Pentium – 180/200 CPU Settings (3.0 x clock)
(Red Caps)
(Red Caps)
FLASH
BIOS
RTC
Pentium – 180/60 MHz
(Red Caps)
JP11
JP10
JP13
JP14
586
CPU
Family
JP11
JP10
Pentium – 200/66 MHz
(Red Caps)
JP11
JP10
Figure 2Ð1Ð4. CPU Jumper Settings
Note: You must equip the CPU with a fan and heat sink for system
stability.
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❑ Step 2: CPU Single/Dual Voltage Setting
Single Voltage CPU Setting
Signal voltage CPUs use the same voltage for VIO and VCore and has
been used traditionally. The CPUs which fall into this category are Intel
P54CX, AMD-K5-PRxxxBx, AMD-K5-PRxxxFx, and Cyrix 6x86.
Refer to the following figures to set these CPUsÕ voltage:
FLASH
BIOS
RTC
586
JP51
JP32
JP33
JP35
JP13
JP14
24
CPU
Family
JP30
JP31
3.45V ~ 3.6V CPU
Figure 2Ð2Ð1. Single Voltage CPU
3.3V CPU
JP30
JP31
JP30
JP31
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Dual Voltage CPU Setting
Dual voltage CPUs are designed to use different voltage for VIO and
VCore and they include Intel P55CX, AMD-K5-PRxxxHx, AMD-K5PRxxxJx, AMD-K5-PRxxxKx, Cyrix 6x86L, and Cyrix M2. Refer to
the following figures to set these CPUsÕ voltage:
FLASH
2.5V CPU
JP51
JP32
JP33
2.7V ~ 2.8V CPU
JP51
JP32
JP33
2.9V CPU
JP51
JP32
JP33
Figure 2Ð2Ð2. Dual Voltage CPU Setting
JP51
JP32
JP33
JP35
RTC
JP36
JP13
JP14
24
BIOS
586
CPU
Family
JP30
JP31
Memory Configuration
The mainboard supports two banks of 72-pin SIMM, EDO DRAM, and
one 3.3V/5V Unbuffered DIMM. The mainboard requires SIMM of at
least 70ns access time.
Single-side SIMM Double-side SIMM
4MB = 1MB x 36(32) 2MB = 512K x 36(32)
16MB = 4MB x 36(32) 8MB = 2MB x 36(32)
64MB = 16MB x 36(32) 32MB = 8MB x 36(32)
The mainboard supports from 4 to 128 Mbytes with no other restrictions
on memory configurations. You can install SIMM in any combination
without having to rely on a memory configuration table. Memory
configuration is thus ÒTable-FreeÓ in any SIMM bank.
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Hardware Setup 11
DIMM Voltage Setting
You must check the voltage of your DIMM before you install it. See
Jumper 37 and Jumper 38 to configure the proper voltage for DIMM.
Type of DIMM JP37, JP38
3.3V SDRAM
(default)
JP38JP37
5V Fast-Page Mode and EDO
JP38JP37
Note: 1. You must install two strips of SIMM modules to complete a
bank.
2. Bank 1 and DIMM share the same part of DRAM architecture
so that the system only recognizes DIMM when you install
DIMM and Bank1 together.
Cache Configuration
The mainboard has a write-back caching scheme. You can configure the
mainboardÕs cache by installing cache chips in the sockets noted below
and then set jumpers JP20 to set the size of SRAM you installed. See
Figures 2Ð3Ð1~2Ð3Ð2 for cache configurations.
Cache Size and RAM Locations
Cache Size Cache RAM TAG RAM
256KB 32K x32, 2 pcs
(or 256K module)
on U23, U24 (or J3)
512KB 32K x 32, 2pcs +
256K module
on U23, U24, and J3
16K x 8
on U15
16K x 8
on U15
Cacheable
Range
64 MB
128 MB
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256K Pipelined Burst Cache Configuration
1. Leave JP20 opened when you have 256K Pipelined Burst SRAM
CHIPs onboard.
Pipelined Burst SRAM Module Slot
TAG
JP20
586
CPU
Family
P.B. SRAM
32k x 32
Figure 2Ð3Ð1. 256K Pipelined Burst Cache Configuration
512K Pipelined Burst Cache Configuration
1. Insert Jumper into JP20 when you have 512K Pipelined Burst
SRAM (256K SRAM CHIPs and 256K Pipelined Burst SRAM
module.)
2. Due to the various design, contact the supplier for Pipelined Burst
SRAM module when you want to upgrade to 512K cache on your
motherboard.
P.B. SRAM
32k x 32
Pipelined Burst SRAM Module Slot
TAG
JP20
586
CPU
Family
P.B. SRAM
32k x 32
P.B. SRAM
32k x 32
Figure 2Ð3Ð2. 512K Pipelined Burst Cache Configuration
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Hardware Setup 13
Multi I/O Port Addresses
Default settings for multi-I/O port addresses are shown in the table
below.
Port I/O Address IRQ Status
LPT1* 378H 7 ECP + EPP
COM1 3F8H 4
COM2 2F8H 3
* If default I/O port addresses conflict with other I/O cards (e.g. sound
cards or I/O cards), you must adjust one of the I/O addresses to avoid
address conflict. (You can adjust these I/O addresses from the BIOS.
Note: Some sound cards have a default IRQ setting for IRQ7, which
may conflict with printing functions. If this occurs do not use
sound card functions at the same time you print.
Connectors
Attach the mainboard to case devices, or an external battery, via
connectors on the mainboard. Refer to Figure 1-1 for connector locations
and connector pin positions.
J1 – Keyboard Connector
A five-pin female DIN keyboard connector is located at the rear of the
board. Plug the keyboard jack into this connector.
J17 – Keylock & Power LED Connector
J17 is a connector for a lock that may be installed on the system case for
enabling or disabling the keyboard. J17 also attaches to the caseÕs Power
LED. (Pin 1Ð2 for power LED, pin3Ð5 for keylock.)
J18 – Speaker Connector
Attach the system speaker to connector J18.
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PW1 – Power Supply Connectors
The mainboard requires a power supply with at least 200 watts and a
Òpower goodÓ signal. PW1 has two six-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.
J19 – Hardware Reset Control
Attach the Reset switch to J19. Closing the Reset switch restarts the
system.
JPS2 – PS/2 Mouse Connector
Set PS/2 mouse function enabled or disabled.
PS/2 Mouse Function JPS2
Disabled
(default)
12
Enabled
12
Note: The IRQ12 is dedicated to the PS/2 mouse when choosing
enabled of PS/2 Mouse Function.
J2 – PS/2 Mouse Connector
Attach PS/2 mouse cable to this connector.
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Hardware Setup 15
IDE1/IDE2 – On-board Primary/Secondary IDE HDD
Connectors
Attach on-board hard disk drives to these connectors.
J24 – HDD LED Connectors
Attach on-board hard disk drive LEDs to this connector. The LED lights
when an HDD is active.
COM1/COM2 Connectors
Attach COM1/COM2 cable to these connectors.
FDC1 Connector
Attach floppy cable to this connector.
P1 – Parallel Port Connector
Attach parallel port cable to this connector.
J3 – Pipelined Burst SRAM Module Slot
Contact your supplier for Pipelined Burst SRAM upgrade module to
upgrade your on-board cache SRAM up to 512KB. Make sure JP20 are
set for the right size when you upgrade your cache SRAM.
J6, J7 – Universal Serial Bus Connector (Optional)
Attach USB cable to these connectors for external USB device.
J5 – IR Connector (Optional)
Attach 5-pin Infra Red device cable to this connector.
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3 BIOS Setup
The mainboardÕs BIOS setup program is the ROM PCI/ISA 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, you
are asked to press DEL to enter Setup.
2. Press the <DEL> key to enter the Award BIOS program and the main
screen appears:
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PCI & ONBOARD I/O SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup (Shift) F2 : Change Color
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
3. Choose an option and press <Enter>. Modify the system parameters
to reflect the options installed in the system. (See the following
sections.)
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
HDD LOW LEVEL FORMAT
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
4. Press <ESC> at anytime to return to the Main Menu.
5. In the Main Menu, choose ÒSAVE AND EXIT SETUPÓ to save your
changes and reboot the system. Choosing ÒEXIT WITHOUT
SAVINGÓ ignores your changes and exits the program.
The Main Menu options of the Award BIOS are described in the sections
that follow.
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BIOS Setup 17
Standard CMOS Setup
Run the Standard CMOS Setup as follows.
1. Choose ÒSTANDARD CMOS SETUPÓ from the Main Menu. A screen
appears.
Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, Feb 1 1995
Time (hh:mm:ss) : 7 : 30 : 33
HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Primary Master : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----
Primary Slave : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Secondary Master : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Secondary Slave : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----
Drive A : 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B : None
Video : EGA/VGA
Halt On : All Errors
Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item PU/PD/+/– : Modify
F11 : Help (Shift) F2 : Change Color F3 : Toggle Calendar
2. Use arrow keys to move between items and select values. Modify
selected fields using PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys. Some fields let you enter
values directly.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Extended Memory: 3328K
Base Memory: 640K
Other Memory: 128K
Total Memory: 4096K
Date (mm/dd/yy) Type the current date.
Time (hh:mm:ss) Type the current time.
Primary
(Secondary)
Master & Slave
Choose from the standard hard disk types 1 to
46. Type 47 is user definable. If a hard disk is
not installed choose ÒNot installed.Ó (default)
Drive A & B Choose 360KB , 5 1/4 in.,
1.2MB , 5 1/4 in.,
720KB , 3 1/2 in.,
1.4M , 3 1/2 in.(default),
2.88 MB, 3 1/2 in. or
Not installed
Video Choose Monochrome,
Color 40x25,
VGA/EGA (default),
Color 80x25
3. When you finish, press the <ESC> key to return to the Main Menu.
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BIOS Features Setup
Run the BIOS Features Setup as follows.
1. Choose ÒBIOS FEATURES SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and a
screen with a list of items appears. (The screen below shows the
BIOS default settings.)
CPU Internal Cache : Enabled
External Cache : Enabled
Quick Power on Self Test : Enabled
Boot Sequence : A,C
Swap Floppy Drive : 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 Select for DRAM >64MB : Non-OS2
2. Use the arrow keys to move between items and to select values.
Modify the selected fields using the PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys. <F> keys
are explained below:
<F1>: ÒHelpÓ gives options available for each item.
Shift <F2>: Change color.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
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
ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ←: Select Item
F1 : Help PU/PD/+/– : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
<F5>: Get the old values. These values are the values with
which the user started the current session.
<F6>: Load all options with the BIOS Setup default values.
<F7>: Load all options with the Power-On default values.
A short description of screen items follows:
CPU Internal
Cache
This option enables/disables the CPUÕs internal
cache. (The Default setting is Enabled.)
External Cache This option enables/disables the external cache
memory. (The Default setting is Enabled.)
Quick Power
Enabled provides a fast POST at boot-up .
On Self Test
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BIOS Setup 19
Boot Sequence The default setting attempts to first boot from drive
A:, drive C, or CD-ROM. You can reverse this
sequence with ÒC: A:Ó, but then drive A: cannot boot
directly. (It depends on the specifications of CDROM or CD-ROM drivers to boot from CD-ROM.)
Swap Floppy
Drive
Boot Up Num
Lock Status
Gate A20
Option
Typematic Rate
Setting
Enabled changes the sequence of the A: and B:
drives. (The Default setting is Disabled.)
Choose On or Off. On puts numeric keypad in Num
Lock mode at boot-up. Off puts this keypad in arrow
key mode at boot-up.
Choose Fast (default) o Normal. Fast allows RAM
accesses above 1MB using the fast gate A20 line.
Enable this option to adjust the keystroke repeat rate.
Typematic Rate
(Chars/Sec)
Typematic
Delay (Msec)
Security Option Choose Setup or System. Use this feature to prevent
PCI/VGA
Palette Snoop
OS Select for
DRAM >64MB
Choose the rate a character keeps repeating.
Choose how long after you press a key that a
character begins repeating.
unauthorized system boot-up or use of BIOS Setup.
ÒSystemÓ Ð Each time the system is booted the
password prompt appears.
ÒSetupÓÐ If a password is set, the password prompt
only appears if you attempt to enter the Setup
program.
Enabled: The color of the monitor may be incorrect
if uses with MPEG card. Enable this
option to make the monitor normal.
Disabled: Default setting.
OS2: Choosing this when you are using OS/2
operation system.
Non-OS/2: Choosing this when you are using no-
OS/2 operation system.
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Video or
Adapter BIOS
Shadow
3. After you have finished with the BIOS Features Setup program, press
the <ESC> key and follow the screen instructions to save or
disregard your settings.
BIOS shadow copies BIOS code from slower ROM
to faster RAM. BIOS can then execute from RAM.
These 16K segments can be shadowed from ROM to
RAM. BIOS is shadowed in a 16K segment if it is
enabled and it has BIOS present.
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Chipset Features Setup
The Chipset Features Setup option changes the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control system options in the computer.
Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the Chipset.
Run the Chipset Features Setup as follows.
1. Choose ÒCHIPSET FEATURES SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and
the following screen appears. (The screen below shows default
settings.)
Auto Configuration : Enabled
DRAM Timing : 70 ns
DRAM RAS# Precharge Time : 4
DRAM R/W Leadoff Timing : 7
Fast RAS# To CAS# Delay : 2
DRAM Read Burst Timing : x222x333
DRAM Write Burts Timing : x222
Fast MA to RAS# Delay CLK: 1
Fast EDO Path Select : Enabled
Refresh RAS# Assertion : 4 CLKS
ISA Bus CLock : PCICLK/4
System BIOS Cacheable : Disabled
Video BIOS Cacheable : Disabled
8 Bit I/O Recovery Time : 1
16 Bit I/O Recovery Time : 1
Memory Hole At 15M-16M : Disabled
Peer Concurrency : Enabled
Early NA Control : Enabled
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Single Bit Error Report : Enabled
L2 Cache cacheable Size : 64MB
Chipset NA# Asserted : Enabled
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 the arrow keys to move between items and select values. Modify
selected fields using the PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys.
A short description of screen items follows:
Auto Configuration Enable this option (strongly
recommended) and the system
automatically sets all options on the left
side of the screen (except cache update
mode & BIOS cacheable).
If this option is Enabled you must boot
from Turbo mode.
DRAM Timing Choose the right speed to fit your
DRAMÕs spec.
DRAM RAS Precharge
Use the default setting.
Time
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DRAM R/W Leadoff
Timing
DRAM RAS to CAS
Delay
DRAM Read Burst
Timing
DRAM Write Burst
Timing
Fast MA to RAS# Delay
CLK
Fast EDO Path Select Use the default setting.
Refresh RAS# Assertion Use the default setting.
ISA Bus Clock Use BIOS default setting or choose:
System BIOS Cacheable Disabled: The ROM area F0000H-
Video BIOS Cacheable Disabled: The video BIOS C0000H-
8Bit I/O Recovery Time Use the default setting.
16Bit I/O Recovery
Time
Memory Hole At 15M16M
Use the default setting.
Use the default setting.
Use the default setting.
Use the default setting.
Use the default setting.
/4: for 60, 66MHz CPU Bus Frequency
/3: for 50, 55MHz CPU Bus Frequency.
FFFFFH is not cached.
Enabled: The ROM area F0000H-
FFFFFH is cacheable if cache
controller is enabled.
C7FFFH is not cached.
Enabled: The video BIOS C0000H-
C7FFFH is cacheable if cache
controller is enabled.
Use the default setting.
Choose Enabled or Disabled (default).
Some interface cards will map their ROM
address to this area. If this occurs, you
should select Enabled, otherwise use
Disabled.
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Peer Concurrency Use the default setting.
Early NA Control Use the default setting.
Single Bit Error Report Enabled: System will report DRAM
error to CPU.
Disabled: System will not report DRAM
error to CPU.
L2 Cache Cacheable
Size
3. After you have finished with the Chipset Features Setup, press the
<ESC> key and follow the screen instructions to save or disregard
your settings.
Use the default setting.
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Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup option sets the systemÕs power saving
functions.
Run the Power Management Setup as follows.
1. Choose ÒPOWER MANAGEMENT SETUPÓ from the Main Menu
and a screen with a list of items appears.
Power Management : Disabled
PM Control by APM : No
Video Off Method : V/H SYNC+Blank
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
2. Use the arrow keys to move between items and to select values.
Modify the selected fields using the PgUp/PgDn/+/- keys.
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** Power Down & Resume Events **
IRQ 3 (COM 2) : ON
IRQ 4 (COM 1) : ON
IRQ 5 (LPT 2) : ON
IRQ 6 (Floppy Disk) : OFF
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
ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ←: Select Item
F1 : Help PU/PD/+/– : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
A short description of selected screen items follows:
Power
Management
Options are as follows:
User Define LetÕs you define the HDD and
system power down times.
Disabled Disables the Green PC Features.
Min Saving Doze timer = 1 Hour
Standby timer = 1 Hour
Suspend timer = 1 Hour
HDD Power Down = 15 Min
Max Saving Doze timer = 1 Min
Standby timer = 1 Min
Suspend timer = 1 Min
HDD Power Down = 1 Min
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PM Control by
APM
Video Off Method Choose V/H Sync+Blank (default), Blank
Doze Mode When the set time has elapsed, the BIOS sends a
Standby Mode The default is Disabled. Time is adjustable from
Suspend Mode The default is Disabled. Only an SL-Enhanced
HDD Power Down When the set time has elapsed, the BIOS sends a
IRQx (Wake-Up
Events)
Power Down
Activities
3. After you have finished with the Power Management Setup, press the
<ESC> key to return to the Main Menu.
Choose Yes or No (default). APM stands for
Advanced Power Management. To use APM,
you must run Òpower.exeÓ under DOS v6.0 or
later version.
screen, or DPMS for the selected PM mode.
command to the system to enter doze mode
(system clock drops to 33MHz). Time is
adjustable from 1 Min to 1 Hour.
1 Min to 1 Hour.
(or SMI) CPU can enter this mode. Time is
adjustable from 1 Min to 1 Hour. Under Suspend
mode, the CPU stops completely (no instructions
are executed.)
command to the HDD to power down, which
turns off the motor. Time is adjustable from 1 to
15 minutes. The default setting is Disabled.
Some older model HDDs may not support this
advanced function.
The BIOS monitors these items for activity. If
activity occurs from the Enabled item the system
wakes up.
The BIOS monitors these items for no activity. If
no activity occurs from the Enabled item the
system will enter power saving mode
(Doze/Standby/Suspend/ HDD Power Down
mode) .
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PNP/PCI Configuration Setup
This option sets the mainboardÕs PCI Slots. Run this option as follows:
1. Choose ÒPNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUPÓ from the Main
Menu and the following screen appears. (The screen below shows
default settings.)
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
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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 : Legacy ISA*
IRQ-9 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
IRQ-10 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
IRQ-11 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
IRQ-12 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
IRQ-14 assigned to : Legacy ISA*
IRQ-15 assigned to : Legacy ISA*
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*
*: These items will disappear when Resource Controlled. is Auto.
2. Use the arrow keys to move between items and select values. Modify
selected fields using the PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys.
PCI IRQ Actived By : Level
PCI IDE IRQ Map To : PCI-AUTO
Primary IDE INT# : A
Secondary IDE INT# : B
ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ←: Select Item
F1 : Help PU/PD/+/– : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
A short description of screen items follows:
Resources
Controlled By
Manual: BIOS doesnÕt manage PCI/ISA PnP
card (i.e., IRQ) automatically.
Auto: BIOS auto manage PCI and ISA PnP
card (recommended).
Reset
Configuration
Data
Disabled: Retain PnP configuration data in
BIOS.
Enabled: Reset PnP configuration data in BIOS.
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IRQX and
DMAX assigned
to
PCI IRQ
Activated By
PCI IDE IRQ
Map To
Primary IDE
INT#
Secondary IDE
INT#
3. After you have finished with the PCI Slot Configuration, press the
<ESC> key and follow the screen instructions to save or disregard
your settings.
Choose PCI/ISA PnP or Legacy ISA. If the first
item is set to Manual, you could choose IRQX
and DMAX assigned to PCI/ISA PnP card or ISA
card.
PCI/ISA PnP: BIOS auto assigns IRQ/DMA to
the device.
Legacy ISA: User assigns IRQ/DMA to the
device.
Choose Edge or Level. Most PCI trigger signals
are Level. This setting must match the PCI card.
Select PCI-AUTO, ISA, or assign a PCI SLOT
number (depending on which slot the PCI IDE is
inserted). The default setting is PCI-AUTO. If
PCI-AUTO does not work, then assign an
individual PCI SLOT number.
Choose INTA#, INTB#, INTC#, or INTD#. The
default setting is INTA#.
Choose INTA#, INTB#, INTC#, or INTD#. The
default setting is INTB#.
Load Setup Defaults
This item loads the system values you have previously saved. Choose
this item and the following message appears:
ÒLoad SETUP Defaults (Y/N)? NÓ
To use the SETUP defaults, change the prompt to ÒYÓ and press
<Enter>.
Note: The SETUP Defaults are optimized for the most stabilized
performance.
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Load BIOS Defaults
Choose this item and the following message appears:
ÒLoad BIOS Defaults (Y/N)? NÓ
To use the BIOS defaults, change the prompt to ÒYÓ and press <Enter>.
Note: BIOS DEFAULTS values are adjusted for high performance. If
you run into any problems after load BIOS DEFAULTS, please
load the SETUP DEFAULTS for the stable performance.
Integrated Peripherals
The Integrated Peripherals option changes the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control system options in the computer.
Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the Chipset.
Run the Integrated Peripherals as follows.
1. Choose ÒIntegrated PeripheralsÓ from the Main Menu and the
following screen appears. (The screen below shows default
settings.â
IDE HDD Block Mode : Enabled
PCI Slot IDE 2nd Channel : Enabled
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE: Enabled
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE: Enabled
IDE Primary Master PIO : Auto
IDE Primary Slave PIO : Auto
IDE Secondary Master PIO : Auto
IDE Secondary Slave PIO : Auto
USB Controller : Disabled
Onboard FDD Controller : Enabled
Onboard Serial Port 1 : 3F8/IRQ4
Onboard Serial Port 2 : 2F8/IRQ3
UART 2 Mode : Standard
Onboard Parallel Port : 378H/IRQ7
Onboard Parallel MODE : ECP/EPP
ECP Mode Use DMA : 3
Paralel Port EPP Type : EPP1.9
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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 the arrow keys to move between items and select values.
Modify selected fields using the PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys.
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A short description of screen items follows:
IDE HDD Block Mode Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled.
Enabled invokes multi-sector transfer
instead of one sector per transfer. Not all
HDDs support this function.
PCI Slot IDE 2nd
Channel
On-chip Primary/
Secondary PCI IDE
IDE Primary Master PIO
IDE Primary Slave PIO
IDE Secondary Master
PIO
IDE Secondary Slave
PIO
USB Controller Enabled it when you use USB device.
Onboard FDC Controller Enabled: Use the on-board floppy
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
UART 2 Mode
Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled.
When Enabled is set, IRQ15 is dedicated
for secondary IDE use. When Disabled is
set, IRQ15 is released for other devices.
Enabled: Use the on-board IDE (default)
Disabled: Turn off the on-board IDE
Choose Auto (default) or mode 0~4.
Mode 0 is the slowest speed, and HDD
mode 4 is the fastest speed. For better
performance and stability, we suggest you
use the Auto setting to set the HDD
control timing.
controller (default).
Disabled: Turn off the on-board floppy
controller.
Choose serial port 1 & 2Õs I/O address.
Do no set port 1 & 2 to the same value
except for Disabled.
COM 1/3F8H | COM3/3E8H
COM 2/2F8H | COM4/2E8H
(default) |
Standard: Use standard UART mode
(default).
ASK IR:Use UART with ASKIR
function.
Onboard Parallel Port Choose the printer I/O address:
378H/IRQ7 (default), 3BCH/IRQ7,
278H/IRQ5
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Onboard Printer Mode Choose ECP + EPP (default), SPP or EPP,
ECP mode. The mode depends on your
external device that connects to this port.
ECP Mode DMA Select Choose DMA3 (default) or DMA1. This
setting only works when the Onboard
Printer Mode is set at the ECP mode.
Parallel Port EPP Type
Choose EPP specification Ver. 1.7
(default) or 1.9.
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Supervisor Password
Based on the setting you made in the ÒSecurity OptionÓ of the ÒBIOS
FEATURES SETUPÓ, this Main Menu item lets you configure the
system so that a password is required every time the system boots or an
attempt is made to enter the Setup program. Change the password as
follows:
1. Choose ÒSUPERVISOR PASSWORDÓ in the Main Menu and press
<Enter>. The following message appears:
ÒEnter Password:Ó
2. Enter a password and press <Enter>.
(If you do not wish to use the password function, you can just press
<Enter> and a ÒPassword disabledÓ message appears. )
3. After you enter your password, the following message appears
prompting you to confirm the new password:
ÒConfirm Password:Ó
4. Re-enter your password and then Press <ESC> to exit to the Main
Menu.
5. You have the right to change any changeable settings in the ÒCMOS
SETUP UTILITY.Ó
Important: If you forget or lose the password, the only way to access
the system is to set jumper JP5 to clear the CMOS RAM.
All setup information is lost and you must run the BIOS
setup program again.
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User Password
Based on the setting you made in the ÒSecurity OptionÓ of the ÒBIOS
FEATURES SETUPÓ, this Main Menu item lets you configure the
system so that a password is required every time the system boots or an
attempt is made to enter the Setup program. Change the password as
follows:
1. Choose ÒUSER PASSWORDÓ in the Main Menu and press <Enter>.
The following message appears:
ÒEnter Password:Ó
2. Enter a password and press <Enter>.
(If you do not wish to use the password function, you can just press
<Enter> and a ÒPassword disabledÓ message appears. )
3. After you enter your password, the following message appears
prompting you to confirm the new password:
ÒConfirm Password:Ó
4. Re-enter your password and then Press <ESC> to exit to the Main
Menu.
5. You are not allowed to change any setting in ÒCMOS SETUP
UTILITYÓ except change userÕs password.
Important: If you forget or lose the password, the only way to access
the system is to set jumper JP5 to clear the CMOS RAM.
All setup information is lost and you must run the BIOS
setup program again.
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IDE HDD Auto Detection
This Main Menu item automatically detects the hard disk type and
configures the STANDARD CMOS SETUP accordingly.
Note: This function is only valid for IDE hard disks.
HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Primary Master : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----
Primary Slave : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Secondary Master : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---Secondary Slave : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----
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Do you accept this drive C (Y/N)? N
ESC : Skip
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