Tekram Technology P6BXA Installation Manual
MAINBOARD
Installation Guide
Rev: 1.00H
Date: April - 99
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∗ Specifications and information contained in this manual are subject to change
without notice.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................. 3
Product Description ........................................................................................3
Features & Specifications................................................................................4
Package Checklist...........................................................................................5
Board Level Feature........................................................................................6
Comprehensive Mainboard View....................................................................8
INSTALLATION................................................................................ 9
Installing the CPU ..........................................................................................9
Setting the Jumpers.......................................................................................11
Connections..................................................................................................14
Installing the Memory Modules (DIMM)......................................................25
Installing an AGP Card ................................................................................26
Installing the Support Drivers and Utilities...................................................27
SOFTWARE SUPPORT................................................................. 28
Mainboard BIOS...........................................................................................28
Flash BIOS Programming Utility..................................................................29
Symbios SCSI Configuration Utility..............................................................30
DMI Utility...................................................................................................30
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INTRODUCTION
Product Description
This mainboard represents the highest level of technology available in PC
Mainboards today. Designed as a flexible, high-performance and cost-effective
solution for System Integrators and End Users alike, this mainboard provides the
power and expandability to meet the requirements of the most advanced operating
systems and software applications.
This mainboard features “SLOT 1” architecture, a modular design that supports
the latest Intel® Pentium® III processors (running at 450MHz ∼ 700MHz with a
100MHz system bus and for board REV2.0 or later 533MHz ∼ 733MHz on a
133MHz system bus), Pentium® II processors (running at 233MHz ∼ 333MHz
with a 66MHz system bus and 350MHz ∼ 450MHz on a 100MHz system bus) as
well as Celeron® processors. Leading edge AGP 2X graphic capability is provided
for the full range of graphic intensive games and programs. The ATX form factor
design allows for more efficient system assembly with built-in mouse, serial and
parallel port connectors. This eliminates the need for separate ribbon
cable/connector brackets and speeds the manufacturing process.
Advanced hardware designs include ACPI’s Suspend to RAM for the
implementation of Instantly Available PCs. Also, by incorporating Super I/O, Bus
Mastering IDE and Universal Serial Bus (USB) onto the mainboard, optimum
system performance is assured and system design and implementation is
simplified.
Fully “Plug & Play” compatible via an Award BIOS, this mainboard facilitates
easy system configuration and peripheral setup. Advanced BIOS features include
Intelligent Hardware Monitoring and Alert functions. The Award BIOS also
supports ACPI readiness and is compatible with PC98 specification. This
mainboard is the ideal foundation for high-end computer systems.
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Features & Specifications
Processor
SLOT 1 support Intel Pentium® III, 450~700 MHz (FSB 100 MHz),
533~733 MHz (FSB 133MHz for board REV2.0 or later),
Pentium II processor, 233~333 MHz (FSB 66MHz), 350~450 MHz
(FSB 100MHz) and
Celeron processor, 333~500 MHz
Chipset Intel 440BX AGPset
BIOS Award PCI BIOS, support ACPI, DMI, Plug-and-Play, Boot from
CD-ROM, SCSI, LS-120, and ZIP devices
Symbios SCSI BIOS, Anti-virus BIOS to prevent boot virus
System
Memory
3× 168-pin DIMM Sockets support up to 768MB SDRAM memory
capacity
Support 8/16/32/64/128/256 MB Memory Module
ECC supported
On-board I/O
Features
1×Floppy Port (Up to 2.88MB) 2×USB Ports
1×Parallel Port (EPP, ECP Port) 1×IrDA TX/RX Header
2×Serial Ports (16550 Fast UART Compatible)
1× Power State Header 1×MIDI/game port
1×Audio jacks: Line-out, Line-in and Mic.-In
Advanced
Features
Modem Ring-in Remote Power on
“Suspend to RAM” ready
Wake up on LAN
Keyboard Power On
Hardware Monitoring function
SB-link to support Sound Blaster cards for early DOS games
Support X-store Bus Master IDE driver *
ESS Solo1 PCI sound chip supporting software wavetable
Anti-Virus PC-Cillin software *
PCI Bus
Master IDE
2×UltraDMA/33 IDE Ports support
UltraDMA/33: 33MB/Sec.
Expansion
Slots
1× 32-bit AGP slot. 5× 32-bit PCI Bus Master slots,
2× 16-bit ISA slots
ATX Power
Connector
3V, 5V and 12V 20-Pin ATX Power connector
Switching VR
Switching Voltage Regulator to support 1.3V to 3.5V
Form Factor ATX Form factor 12″ by 7.5″ ( 305mm by 190mm )
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Remark:
Suspend to RAM is a sleep state specified by the ACPI specification. It’s the ideal sleep
state for the Instantly Available PC. In this state over 95% of the PC’s power is shut off
enabling a breakthrough in power savings, and the resume time is only a few seconds.
The XStore Pro IDE Driver enhances memory management by working with the
Windows 95/98 operating system, resulting in higher system performance by
implementing "read-ahead caching after seeking". This is especially effective with
the large block sizes of modern hard disks.
PC-cillin anti-virus software provides a powerful defense against viruses to
protect data integration.
Package Checklist
Your mainboard package should include the items listed below. Damaged or
missing items should be reported to your vendor.
þ The mainboard
with CPU Retention
Mechanism attached
þ Floppy disk ribbon cable
þ IDE ribbon cable
þ This Installation Guide
þ BIOS, Driver & Utility
Guide
þ CD-ROM containing the following
support software:
(The latest drivers can always be found
at their respective web sites.)
§ Intel IDE Bus Master driver,
http://support.intel.com/support/chipsets
§ Support software for updating the
FLASH BIOS
§ HighPoint® XStore Pro IDE Bus
Master
http://www.highpoint-tech.com
§ Trend ® PC-cillin Anti-Virus software
http://www.antivirus.com
§ ESS Solo-1 drivers
http://www.esstech.com
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Board Level Feature
1. ISA slots 11. PS/2 mouse connector (top)
2. PCI slots 12. PS/2 keyboard connector (bottom)
3. Mainboard BIOS 13. SLOT 1 (CPU)
4.
Sound chip
14.
Intel 440BX AGPset
5.
MIDI/Game port
15. Power connector
6.
Audio port
16. DIMM sockets
7. COM2 connector 17. Floppy connector
8. Printer port connector 18. Primary IDE connector
9. COM1 connector 19. Secondary IDE connector
10. USB connectors 20. AGP slot
* Board Size: ATX 305 mm x 190 mm (12” x 7.5”)
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1. ISA Slots: (2) 16-bit ISA slots.
2. PCI Slots: (5) 32-bit PCI slots are provided.
3. Mainboard BIOS: Award BIOS supporting “Plug and Play”, DMI, Green
PC specification, on screen setup for Enhanced IDE and Multi-I/O. The BIOS
is FLASH Upgradeable via the AWDFLASH Utility.
4. Sound Chip: ESS PCI Sound Chip supporting software wavetable.
5. MIDI/Game Port: 15-pin female MIDI/Joystick connector.
6. Audio Port: Three 1/8” female jacks for Line Out, Line In and MIC.
7. COM2 Connector: High-speed UART compatible serial port. COM2 can be
directed to the Infrared Module for wireless connection capability.
8. Printer Port Connector: EPP and ECP compatible 25-pin D-Sub parallel
port.
9. COM1 Connector: High-speed UART compatible serial port.
10. USB Connectors: These connectors permit the connection of two USB
peripheral devices directly to the port without an external hub. USB is a new
technology supporting printers, fax modems and other telephony device.
11. PS/2 Mouse Connector: Supports PS/2 style mice.
12. PS/2 Keyboard Connector: Supports PS/2 style keyboards.
13. SLOT 1: Slot 1 CPU socket for Pentium® III, Pentium® II and Celeron
®
CPUs.
14. Intel® 440BX AGPset: Features PC100 SDRAM, UDMA and AGP 2x
support.
15. Power Connector: 20-Pin ATX Power Connector.
16. DIMM Sockets: (3) 168-pin DIMM sockets are provided to support a
maximum RAM memory capacity of 768 MB. DIMM types of 3.3 Volt true
SDRAM is supported and automatically detected by the BIOS.
17. Floppy Connector: Built-in floppy controller supports (2) 5.25" or 3.5"
(1.44MB or 2.88MB) floppy drives.
18. Primary IDE Connector: Connector for first IDE channel. The on-board
PCI Bus Mastering IDE controller features support for DMA Mode 2 and PIO
Modes 3 and 4 for faster data transfer rates. (2) Connectors are provided for
support of up to (4) IDE devices on two channels. ATAPI Tape Drives and
CD-ROMs are also supported.
19. Secondary IDE Connector: Connector for second IDE channel.
20. AGP Slot: AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) is a new bus interface for high
performance graphics capabilities, especially 3D.
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Comprehensive Mainboard View
* JP23 available only for board REV2.0 or later
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INSTALLATION
Static Precautions
Static electricity can be a serious danger to the electronic components on this mainboard. To
avoid damage caused by electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:
ü Don’t remove the mainboard from its anti-static packaging until you are ready to install
it into a computer case. Also, handle add-in cards and modules by the edges or mounting
bracket.
ü Before you handle the mainboard in any way, touch a grounded, anti-static surface, such
as an unpainted portion of the system chassis, for a few seconds to discharge any builtup static electricity.
Installing the CPU
Your mainboard features “SLOT 1” architecture, a modular design that can
accommodate the latest Intel® Pentium® III, Pentium® II and Celeron®
processors.
The Central Processing Unit: CPU
Pentium® II Processor
Processor
Lock
Pentium II
Processor
Heat Sink
with Fan
Retention
Mechanism
Fan Power
Lead
Processor
Lock
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Installing the CPU
üü Warning: It is required to use a CPU Cooling Fan to prevent the CPU from
overheating. Install the fan first before inserting the CPU into the socket.
1. The CPU retention mechanism is already attached onboard. Before installing
the CPU, simply unfold the retention mechanism to the upright position as
shown below.
2. Slide the CPU down into the retention mechanism. Make sure the CPU is
correctly oriented.
3. Seat the CPU firmly into the slot until the two tabs on the CPU click outwards
to lock the CPU in place.
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