Tekram Technology P6L40-A4E User Manual
P6L40-A4E MAINBOARD
User’s Manual
REV: 1.00
Date: February - 98
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FCC & DOC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules, operation is subject to the following
two conditions.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference and,
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interface to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
l Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
l Move the equipment away from the receiver.
l Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
l Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any change or modifications to the equipment
by the user not expressly approved by the grantee or manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate such equipment. The use of shielded cables for connection of the
monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................5
Product Description ........................................................................................5
Item Checklist.................................................................................................5
Features & Specifications................................................................................6
Board Level Feature........................................................................................7
Comprehensive Mainboard View....................................................................9
INSTALLATION.......................................................................................10
Installing the CPU ........................................................................................10
Setting the Jumpers.......................................................................................12
Connections..................................................................................................13
Installing the Memory (DIMM) ....................................................................19
Installing an AGP Card ................................................................................20
MAINBOARD BIOS SETUP..................................................................... 20
About the BIOS ............................................................................................20
Main Menu...................................................................................................21
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................................22
BIOS Features Setup.....................................................................................25
Chipset Features Setup..................................................................................28
Power Management Setup.............................................................................31
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup.......................................................................33
Load BIOS Defaults......................................................................................35
Load Setup Defaults......................................................................................35
Integrated Peripherals Setup .........................................................................37
Supervisor Password and User Password Setting...........................................40
IDE HDD Auto Detection .............................................................................41
Low-Level Format Utility..............................................................................41
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Save & Exit Setup / Exit Without Saving......................................................42
PCI Device Listing........................................................................................42
BUILT-IN SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS..............................................................44
FLASH BIOS PROGRAMMING UTILITY.................................................49
DMI UTILITY............................................................................................ 50
HARDWARE MONITORING UTILITY...................................................... 51
DC-310U PCI ULTRA-SCSI ADAPTER ...................................................52
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INTRODUCTION
Product Description
The P6L40-A4E 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, the P6L40-A4E provides the power and
expandability to meet the requirements of the most advanced operating systems and
software applications.
The P6L40-A4E features “SLOT 1” architecture, a modular design that supports Intel
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Pentium® II processors. 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.
The P6L40-A4E is designed to provide greater overall system throughput by utilizing the
latest in I/O technology. By incorporating such advanced features as 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, the P6L40-A4E 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 PC97 specification. With support for up to 384MB of System RAM (Type
auto-detected by mainboard BIOS), 3.3V SDRAM, and 3.3V EDO, the P6L40-A4E is the
ideal foundation for high-end computer systems.
Item Checklist
Your mainboard package should include the items listed below. Damaged or missing items
should be reported to your vendor.
þ The P6L40-A4E mainboard
þ Floppy disk ribbon cable
þ IDE ribbon cable
þ Diskette containing software for
updating the FLASH BIOS and IDE
drivers
þ This User’s Manual
þ CPU Retention Kit:
- Rack with nuts × 1
- Washer with screws × 2
¨ Optional Thermal Sensor Cable
¨ Optional I/O Shield
¨ Optional Infrared Module
¨ Optional AGP Graphic Card
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Features & Specifications
Processor SLOT 1 support Intel Pentium II processor, 233 ~333 MHz
Chipset Intel 440LX AGPset
BIOS Award PCI BIOS, support ACPI, DMI, Green PC, Plug-and-Play,
Boot from CD-ROM, SCSI, LS-120, and ZIP devices
Symbios SCSI BIOS
System Memory 3× 168-pin DIMM Sockets support up to 384 MB memory capacity
Uses 8/16/32/64/128 MB 168-pin Single or Double Side 3.3V
SDRAM and 3.3V EDO Module
ECC supported
On-board I/O
Features
1×Floppy Port (Up to 2.88MB)
1×Parallel Port (EPP, ECP Port)
2×Serial Ports (16550 Fast UART Compatible)
2xUSB Ports
1×IrDA TX/RX Header
1xWake-up On LAN Header
1xPower state Header
Advanced
Features
1. Accelerated Graphics Port slot supports AGP 66/133 MHz
(Sideband) 3.3V device
2. Hardware monitoring (Voltage, CPU Fan, Temperature)
3. Modem Ring-in Power on
PCI Bus Master
IDE
2×UltraDMA/33 IDE Ports support
UltraDMA/33: 33MB/Sec.
Expansion Slots 1× 32-bit AGP slot
4× 32-bit PCI Bus Master slots
3× 16-bit ISA slots
ATX Double
Decker
2×USB Ports
1×PS/2 Keyboard Ports
1×PS/2 Mouse Ports
1×Parallel Port
2×COM Ports
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 7.3″ ( 305mm by 185mm )
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Board Level Feature
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1. ISA slots 11. USB connectors
2. Keyboard BIOS 12. PS/2 mouse connector (top)
3. Mainboard BIOS 13. PS/2 keyboard connector (bottom)
4. PCI slots 14. Power connector
5. AGP slot 15.
Intel 440LX chipset
6. Infrared (IR) connector 16. DIMM sockets
7. SLOT 1 (CPU) 17. Floppy connector
8. COM2 connector 18. Secondary IDE connector
9. Printer port connector 19. Primary IDE connector
10. COM1 connector
* Board Size: ATX 305 mm x 185 mm (12” x 7.3”)
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1. ISA SLOTS: (3) 16-bit ISA slots.
2. KEYBOARD BIOS: Firmware chip controlling keyboard operations.
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. PCI SLOTS: (4) 32-bit PCI slots are provided.
5. AGP SLOT: AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) is a new bus interface for high
performance graphics capabilities, especially 3D.
6. INFRARED (IR) CONNECTOR: UART2 can also be used for the optional Infrared
Module, enabling wireless communication capability. A supplied bracket with a single
customized cable connects directly to the infrared pin-header on the mainboard.
7. SLOT 1: Slot 1 CPU socket for Pentium® II CPUs.
8. COM2 CONNECTOR: High-speed UART compatible serial port. COM2 can be
directed to the Infrared Module for wireless connection capability.
9. PRINTER PORT CONNECTOR: EPP and ECP compatible 25-pin D-Sub parallel
port.
10. COM1 CONNECTOR: High-speed UART compatible serial port.
11. 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.
12. PS/2 MOUSE CONNECTOR: Supports PS/2 style mice.
13. PS/2 KEYBOARD CONNECTOR: Supports PS/2 style keyboards.
14. POWER CONNECTOR: 20-Pin ATX Power Connector.
15. INTEL® 440LX CHIPSET: Features SDRAM, Ultra DMA/33 and AGP support.
16. DRAM SOCKETS: (3) 168-pin DIMM sockets are provided to support a maximum
RAM memory capacity of 384 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. SECONDARY IDE CONNECTOR: Connector for second IDE channel.
19. 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.
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Comprehensive Mainboard View
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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 P6L40-A4E mainboard features “SLOT 1” architecture, a modular design that can
accommodate Intel® Pentium® II processors. Before installing the CPU, attach the retention
mechanism first.
Attaching the Retention Mechanism
Locate SLOT 1. Attach the Retention Mechanism as illustrated below:
* Make sure all components
are correctly oriented.
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Installing Pentium® II 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. Slide the CPU down into the retention mechanism and seat it firmly into the slot.
Make sure the CPU is correctly oriented. (Fig. 1)
2. Lock the CPU in place by pushing the two tabs on the CPU outwards. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
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Setting the Jumpers
Jumpers are used on this mainboard to
select various settings and features. A 2-pin
jumper has two settings: Open and Short (or
Closed). The jumper is closed by placing
the Jumper Cap across the two pins, thereby
connecting them. 3-pin jumpers can be set
to pins 1-2 or 2-3 connected. Pin-1 is
labeled on the circuit board.
Setting the CPU Clock Selection Jumpers (JP5, JFS0, JFS1 and JFS2)
After installing the CPU, you must set the
clock selection jumper to match the
frequency of the CPU. Find the Jumper
Blocks labeled JFS0, JFS1, JFS2 and JP5
on the mainboard. Set the jumper
according to the table at right for the CPU
frequency you are using.
The CPU Clock corresponds to the
number marked on the CPU. The Bus
Clock when multiplied with the Ratio gives the CPU Clock.
These jumpers automatically set the ISA Clock as well.
• Intel 440LX chipset supports only 60/66 MHz bus clock. The 75/83MHz settings are
for internal test only. Over-clocking may cause serious system damage.
• If you are uncertain about the speed requirements of your particular CPU, you should
obtain Technical Documentation from the manufacturer. Such information is available
via the Intel WWW site.
3-pin Jumper 2-pin Jumper
Pin 1-2 Open
Pin 2-3 Short
CPU Clock
Ratio
Bus Clock
233MHz x3.5 66MHz
240MHz x4.0 60MHz
266MHz x4.0 66MHz
270MHz x4.5 60MHz
300MHz x4.5 66MHz
300MHz x5.0 60MHz
333MHz x5.0 66MHz
330MHz x5.5 60MHz
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Connections
Cooling Fan (J7)
J7 is a small 3-pin Header Connector that provides
12-Volt power for CPU Cooling Fan. Plug in the fan
cable to the connector. Pin-2 corresponds to the RED
power lead as shown:
CPU Thermal Sensor (JP12)
For the CPU Temperature Monitoring function to work properly, you
must use the optional CPU Cooling Fan provided by the manufacturer.
Hook the Thermal Sensor lead attached on the Fan to this connector,
regardless of the polarity.
GND
12V
GND
Fan Power
Thermal
Sensor
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Soft Power Switch (JP9)
Connects to the Power Switch featured on ATX case designs. This
switch must be hooked up before the system can be powered on,
unlike traditional “Baby-AT” designs where the power switch is
located on the Power Supply itself.
Note: Under the following two conditions, you have to press and
hold the switch for longer than 4 seconds to power off your system,
regardless of the BIOS setting. (Refer to page 33.)
• Shortly after the system is powered on, when the BIOS message
is not yet appear.
• When CPU hangs.
IDE Activity LED (JP2)
Hook the IDE LED lead to this connector, with the RED
lead corresponding to Pin-1.
Power Supply Connector
This mainboard features an ATX-style Power Supply Connector. This connector is keyed to
prevent connection in the wrong direction. Line up the locking mechanism on the connector
from the Power Supply with the tab on the mainboard connector. Press down until the two
connectors are locked.
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System Function Connector Block (J11)
Pins [3 & 5] Turbo LED switch - The Turbo function is not supported by this
mainboard. Therefore, the Turbo LED will always remain lit as long as the system power
is on.
Pins [7 & 9] SMI suspend switch lead - If your system’s case has a suspend switch,
hook the lead from the switch to pins 7 & 9. A suspend switch is used to save electricity
by putting the system into a suspend mode when the computer is not being used. This
switch could also be used by the Turbo switch on the front of the system, since this
mainboard does not support that function. For this switch to be functional, it must first be
enabled in the Power Management Setup in the BIOS Setup utility.
Pins [17 & 19] Reset switch lead - Connects to the Reset Switch lead from the system’s
case. The reset switch is used to “cold-boot” the system without actually turning off the
power, reducing wear and tear on the power supply.
Pins [2, 6, 8, 10] Keyboard lock switch lead - Pins 2 & 6 connect to the Power LED
from the system’s case. Pins 8 & 10 connect to the case-mounted keylock switch.
Pins [14 & 20] Speaker connector - Connects to the Speaker lead from the system’s
case.
Serial and Parallel Ports
A 25-pin D-Sub header is provided on the back panel for a
multi-mode bi-directional parallel port.
Two 9-pin D-Sub headers are also provided on the back
panel for Serial ports.
* Modem Ring-In Power On
Install a modem (normally to COM2) and enable Resume by
201
9
TurboLE
D
Green Switch
(SMI)
Reset
Keyboard
LockSpeaker
J11
1 2
ParallelPort
COM1
COM2
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Ring/LAN function from BIOS setup. (Please refer to page 32). This allows the modem to
remotely power on the system or return it to full power out of suspend/standby mode.
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