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Note to Users
This User’ s Guide & T echnical Reference are for assisting system manufacturers and end users in setting up and installing the motherboard. Every
effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is
accurate. W eal Union Development Limited is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Information in this document is subject to change
without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of W eal
Union. For previous or updated manuals, BIOS, drivers, or product
release information, please contact W eal Union Development Limited at
http://www .tigatech.com or through any of the means indicated on the
following pages.
Companies and products mentioned in this manual are for identification
purposes only . Product names appearing in this manual may or may not be
registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective owners.
WebSite: http://www.tigatech.com
Email: [email protected]
Product Name: T-815E+S Classic, T-K133+S, T-K133+MS
Version: 1.00
Edition: July , 2001
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................. 3
1.1 Product Features ............................................................................ 3
1.1.1 Full Software Configurable ....................................................... 3
1.1.2 T-815E+S Classic motherboard series....................................... 4
1.1.3 T-K133+S / T-K133+MS motherboard series ............................ 5
Chapter 2 Installation ................................................................. 6
2.1 Installation Instructions ................................................................. 6
2.2 Motherboard Layout ...................................................................... 6
2 . 3 Jumper Setting ................................................................................ 7
2.4 Function & Installation Instructions .............................................. 8
2.4.1 A TX Power Supply Connector ................................................. 8
2.4.2 External Connectors.................................................................. 8
2.4.3 SDRAM Sockets....................................................................... 9
2.4.4 PCI Slots ................................................................................... 9
2.4.5 ISA Slot .................................................................................... 9
2.4.6 AMR Slot.................................................................................. 9
2.4.7 AGP Slot ................................................................................... 10
2.4.8 Floppy Drive Connector ........................................................... 1 0
2.4.9 IDE Connectors ........................................................................ 1 0
2.4.10 BIOS ....................................................................................... 11
2.4.11 Wake-On-LAN Interface......................................................... 11
2.4.12 Front Panel Function Connector ............................................ 11
2.4.13 CPU Socket ............................................................................. 11
2.4.14 CPU Fan Connector ................................................................ 1 2
2.4.15 Internal Audio Connectors ..................................................... 12
2.4.16 VGA Connector ...................................................................... 12
Chapter 3 STR Installation (for T-815E+S Classic only) .................. 13
Chapter 4 Software Installation ................................................ 1 5
Chapter 5 AMI BIOS Setup ..................................................... 16
5 . 1 Standard CMOS Setup ................................................................... 1 8
5.2 Advanced CMOS Setup ................................................................. 20
5.3 Advanced Chipset Setup ............................................................... 20
5 .4 Power Management Setup.............................................................. 2 0
5 . 5 PCI/PnP Setup ................................................................................ 2 0
5 . 6 CPU Configuration Setup ............................................................... 2 0
5 . 7 Save Settings and Exit .................................................................... 2 0
5 . 8 Exit W ithout Saving........................................................................ 2 0
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Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Product Features
1.1.1 Full Software Configurable
TIGA T-815E+S Classic motherboard series are full software configurable.
There is no jumper or DIP switch on board and all the necessary hardware
settings are made through CMOS setup. This motherboard auto-detects the
CPU brand and core voltage, where as the CPU speed is selected in CMOS
setup menu by the instruction of users.
In addition, TIGA T-815E+S Classic motherboard series employs AMI
BIOS which provides two start-up hot keys “J” and “F” to give a way out
of stability problems due to improper CMOS settings. That is, to press “J”
key at the same time to switch on the system, which re-detects CPU brand
and allows user to select again in the CMOS setup. T o press “F” key at the
same time to switch on the system clearing all CMOS settings (except BIOS
passwords).
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1.1.2 T-815E+S Classic motherboard series
Support Intel Pentium III FCPGA, Celeron PPGA or Cyrix III Processor on
Socket 370
Support 66/100/133MHz Processor Front-side Bus (FSB).
Intel 82815/82801AA Chipset (not for +P option).
Integration with AGP4x Graphics Controller inside Intel 82815/82801AA chipset
(excluded with +P option)
Dynamic Graphics Memory Allocation on System Memory
Hardware Motion Compensation for Accelerated DVD V ideo Playback
High Graphics Resolution up to 1600x1200 with 8-bit Colour
Full Support for Microsoft Direct 3D and Direct Draw
Intel 82815EP/82801AA Chipset (for +P option).
Full Software Configurable: CPU Plug-and-Play and Full Jumperless
Three DIMM slots Supporting up to 768MB Memory Capacity
Support 133MHz PC133 SDRAM DIMM
Suspend-to-RAM (STR) Technology to support Instant ON
AGP 2.0 Compliant Slot Supporting 4x Mode to get 266MHz Graphics Bandwidth
1 x AMR slot, 5 x PCI slots, 1 x AGP slot
2 x USB ports, 1 x PS/2 mouse port, 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port, 1 x IrDA port
1 x FDD port, 1 x LPT port, 2 x COM ports
Dual IDE Channels Supporting Four Ultra-DMA33/66 IDE Devices
Support Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Wakeup
Modem Ring W akeup with External Modem
Interface Header to Support W ake-On-LAN Enabled Ethernet Card
System Health Monitoring with Win95/98/Me/NT/2000 Support
AMI Flash BIOS, PC99/ACPI/DMI Compliant
A TX format, 305mm x 170mm PCB
Integrated AC97 Audio Onboard (excluded from model T-815E+ Classic)
AC97 2.1 Compliant Codec with 3D Stereo Enhancement
Complete Driver Support for Win95/98/Me/NT/2000
1 x Line-out, 1 x Line-in, 1 x Mic-in
1 x CD-in, 1 x AUX-in, 1 x T elephony Port, 1 x Game Port
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1.1.3 T-K133+S / T-K133+MS motherboard series
Support AMD Full K7 Series of Processors on Socket A.
VIA VT8363 KT133 Chipset on model T-K133+S
VIA VT8365 KM133 Chipset on model T-K133+MS
S3 Savage4 AGP4x Graphics Controller Integrated inside VIA VT8365 chipset
(for model T-K133+MS only)
Dynamic Graphics Memory Allocation on System Memory up to 32MB
266MHz AGP4x Mode with Long Burst Transfer Rate up to 1GB/sec
Hardware Motion Compensation for Accelerated DVD V ideo Playback
128-bit 3D Architecture with 32-bit True Color Rendering
Full Support for Microsoft Direct 3D and Direct Draw
VIA VT82C686B Super South Bridge
Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Wakeup
Modem Ring W akeup with External Modem
Interface Header to Support W ake-On-LAN Enabled Ethernet Card
Three 168-pins DIMMs, support up to 1.5GB Memory Capacity .
Support 133MHz SDRAM DIMM
AGP 2.0 Compliant Slot Supporting 4x Mode to get 266MHz Graphics Bandwidth
4x PCI slots, 1x AGP slot, 1x ISA slot.
1x FDD port, 1x LPT port, 2x COM ports
4x USB ports, 1x PS/2 mouse port, 1x IrDA port
Dual IDE channels supporting four Ultra AT A33/66/100 IDE devices
System Health Monitoring with Win95/98/Me/NT/2000 Support
AMI Flash BIOS, PC99/ACPI/DMI Compliant
A TX Format, 305mm x 190mm PCB.
Integrated AC97 Audio Onboard (excluded from model T-K133+ / T-K133+M)
AC97 2.1 Compliant Codec with 3D Stereo Enhancement
SoundBlaster Pro Hardware for DOS Mode Compatibility
Complete Driver Support for Win95/98/Me/NT/2000
1x Line-out, 1x Line-in, 1x Mic-in
1x CD-in, 1x AUX-in, 1x T elephony Port, 1x Game Port
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Chapter 2
Installation
2.1 Installation Instructions
This section covers External Connectors and Memory Configuration. Please
refer to the motherboard layout chart for external connectors, slots and I/O
ports. Furthermore, this section lists all necessary connector pin assignments
for your reference. The locations of the connectors and ports are illustrated
in the following figures. Before inserting these connectors, please pay
attention to the orientations.
NOTICE !!!
1. Make sure to unplug your power supply while adding or removing
system components
2. Always work on an antistatic surface to avoid possible damage to
the motherboard or other components from static discharge.
2.2 Motherboard Layout
T-815E+S Classic Motherboard
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2.4 Function & Installation Instructions
2.4.1 ATX Power Supply Connector (20-Pin)
This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from ATX power
supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find
the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned.
The system power can be turned off through software control, like the shut down
in Windows 2000 / ME / 98 / 95 start menu. Power management must be enabled in
the system BIOS in order to activate this soft-off feature. Once the system BIOS
receives the power management command from the OS, it will switch the system
power off.
ATX Power Connector
2.4.2 External Connectors
Power Connector on
Motherboard
PS/2 Mouse (6-Pin Female)
PS/2 Keyboard (6-Pin Female)
USB1
USB2
COM1 COM2
Serial Ports(9-Pin Male)
Parallel Port (25-Pin Female)
Game Port (15-Pin Female)
Line-out Line-in Mic-in
Audio Connectors
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PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard Connector
Pin No. Description
1 Data
2NC
3 GND
4 VCC(+5V)
5 Clock
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EXP ANSION CARDS INSTALLA TION
Before adding or removing any expansion cards or system components, confirm
that you already unplugged your power supply. Otherwise, it may severely
damage to your motherboard and expansion cards. Please follow the installation
procedures as below:
1 . Check carefully if those hardware or software settings for your expansion cards
are in the proper position as shown in their User’ s Manual.
2. Remove your computer case’ s cover and unscrew the bracket plate for those
slots needed to insert.
3. Those expansion cards must be aligned on the slots firmly with good
connection.
4. Put on the computer case cover.
5 . If needed, set up the BIOS configuration and install the required drivers for your
expansion cards.
2.4.3 SDRAM Sockets
There are three SDRAM sockets on-board to provide more flexibility for your
system memory upgrade. Because the number of pins are different on either side of
the breaks, the DIMM module will only fit the 3.3V 168-pin unbuffered for this
motherboard.
2.4.4 PCI Slots
This motherboard provides five / four full-length 32-bit PCI slots with up to 133MB/
sec burst data transfer rate.
2.4.5 ISA Slot (for T-K133+S / T-K133+MS model only)
This motherboard provides one 16-bit ISA slot.
2.4.6 AMR Slot (Audio Modem Riser, for T-815E+S Classic model only)
This connector supports a specially designed audio and/or modem card called an
AMR.
USB Connector
Pin No. Description
1 USB V0
2 USB D03 USB D0+
4 GND
5 USB V1
6 USB D17 USB D1+
8 GND
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2.4.7 AGP Slot (Accelerated Graphics Port)
This motherboard provides the AGP 2.0 interface, The AGP Interface Specification
revision 2.0 enhances the functionality of the original AGP Interface Specification
(revision 1.0) by allowing 4X data transfers (4 data samples per clock) and 1.5 volt
(power supply) operation.
2.4.8 Floppy Drive Connector (34-Pin)
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting
the single end to the on-board “FLOPPY” connector, connect the remaining
plugs on the other end to the floppy drives correspondingly.
2.4.9 IDE Connectors (40-Pin)
The IDE connectors support the provided IDE HDD ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs at the other end to your
HDDs. If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the
second device to slave mode by setting its jumper accordingly . (Refer to your IDE
device document for the jumper settings. Pin 20 is removed to prevent inserting in
the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 20 plugged.)
IDE Connectors
20Pins 60Pins 88Pins
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2.4.10 BIOS
The motherboard flash BIOS provides users with more flexibility in upgrading their
motherboards. The flash BIOS can be easily reprogrammed via software.
2.4.11 Wake-On-LAN Interface
This connector connects to a LAN card with a W ake-On-LAN output. The connector powers up the system when a wakeup signal is received from the network.
2.4.12 Front Panel Function Connector
The front panel integrates: Power On, IDE LED, Keylock, Reset Switch, Sleep,
ExtSMI, Speaker, etc...
The connector pin out are described as the figure below:
1 ATXPWRON 2 Reset Con
3 Ground 4 Ground
5 VCC 6 Sleep
7 IDE LED 8 Ground
9 No Connect 1 0 EXTSMI
11 PWR LED 1 2 Ground
13 Ground 14 Speaker
15 Ground 16 Ground
1 7 Keylock 18 Ground
19 Ground 20 VCC +5V
2.4.13 CPU Socket
The T-815E+S Classic motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The CPU that comes
with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If it is
not so, purchase a fan before you turn on your system.
The T-K133+S / T-K133+MS motherboard provides a Socket A for install AMD K7
CPU. The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a fan and heatsink
attached to it to prevent overheating. If it is not so, purchase a fan and heatsink
before you turn on your system.
Notice !!!
Be sure that there is a sufficient air circulation across the processor’ s heatsink
by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working. Without suf f ici en t circulation, the processor could be overheated and it may damage both the processor
and the motherboard. Y ou may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary.
PWR ON
IDE LED
KEYLOCK
RESET
SLEEP
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SPEAKER
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Installation step:
1. Turn off the power of your system and remove its cover;
2. Locate the ZIF socket and open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from
the socket then upwards to a 90-degree angle;
3 . Insert the CPU with correct orientation
(The CPU has a corner pin for two of the four corners, that the CPU only fit in the
orientation.)
4 . Once completely inserted, pull down the socket’ s lever to horizontal and make
sure the CPU is firmly locked in the socket.
2.4.14 CPU Fan Connector
CPU Fan cable plug in the 3-pin CPU Fan connector onboard.
Pin1 Sense
Pin2 +12V
Pin3 GND
2.4.15 Internal Audio Connectors(CD, AUX, 4-pin Modem)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such
as a CD-ROM or MPEG card. The Modem connector allows the onboard audio to
interface with an voice modem card with a similar connector. It also allows the
sharing of mono_in (such as a phone) and mono_out(such as a speaker) between
the onboard audio and the voice modem card.
T-815E+S Classic model:
CDD1 (CD Input) 1(1: Left Audio Channel; 2,3: Ground; 4: Right Audio Channel)
CDD2 (CD Input) 1 (1,3: Ground; 2: Right Audio Channel; 4: Left Audio Channel)
AUX(Auxiliary Input) 1 (1: Left Audio Channel; 2, 3: Ground; 4: Right Audio Channel)
T AD (T elephony Input) 1 (1: Mono_in; 2,3: Ground; 4: Mono_out)
T-K133+S / T-K133+MS model:
J32 (CD Input) 1(1: Left Audio Channel; 2,3: Ground; 4: Right Audio Channel)
J24 (CD Input) 1(1,3: Ground; 2: Right Audio Channel; 4: Left Audio Channel)
J25 (Auxiliary Input) 1(1: Left Audio Channel; 2, 3: Ground; 4: Right Audio Channel)
J23 (T elephony Input) 1(1: Mono_in; 2,3: Ground; 4: Mono_out)
2.4.16 VGA Connector (excluded from model T-815E+PS Classic / T-K133+S)
The VGA connector allows you to connect a standard monitor through the
provided VGA cable with mounting bracket. Connect the cable to this header and
mount the bracket to the case on a free expansion slot.
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1. Introduce STR function:
STR (Suspend-to-RAM) is a Windows 98/2000/Me ACPI sleep mode function. When
recovering from STR (S3) sleep mode, the system is able, in just a few seconds, to retrieve the
last “ state” of the system before it went to sleep and recover to that state. The “ state” is
stored in memory (RAM) before the system goes to sleep. During STR sleep mode, your
system uses only enough energy to maintain critical information and system functions,
primarily the system state and the ability to recognize various “ wake up” triggers or signals,
respectively.
2. STR function Installation
Please use the following steps to complete the STR function installation.
Step-By-Step Setup
Step 1:
To utilize the STR function, the system must be in Windows 98/2000/Me ACPI mode.
Putting Windows 98/2000/Me into ACPI mode is fairly easy.
Step 2:
After software setup completes, reboot your system and setup BIOS. Select the item
“POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP”, then select
“ACPI Sleep Type: S3 / STR”.
Remember to save the settings by pressing “ ESC” and choose the “SAVE & EXIT SETUP”
option.
3. How to put your system into STR mode?
There are two ways to accomplish this:
a. Choose the “ Stand by” item in the “ Shut Down Windows” area.
Press the “ Start” button ==>> select “ Shut Down” ==>> select the “ Stand by” item
==>> press “ OK”
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STR Installation
(for T-815E+S Classic only)
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b. Define the system “power on” button to initiate STR sleep mode:
Double click “My Computer”==>>“Control Panel” ==>>“ Power Management” item.
==>> Select the “ Advanced” tab and “ Standby” mode in Power buttons ==>> OK
==>> Restart your computer to complete setup.
When you want to enter STR sleep mode, just instanter press the “ Power on” button.
4 How to recover from the STR sleep mode?
There are seven ways to “ wake up” the system:
a. Press the “Power On” button.
b. Use the “ PS/2 Keyboard Power On” function.
c. Use the “PS/2 Mouse Power On” function.
d. Use the “ Resume by Alarm” function.
e. Use the “Modem Ring On” function.
f. Use the “Wake-On-LAN” function.
g. Use the “ USB Device Wake up” function.
Notices!!!
In order for STR to function properly, several hardware and software requirements
must be satisfied:
A. Your ATX power supply must comply with the ATX 2.01 specification
(provide more than720 mA 5V Stand-By current).
B. Your SDRAM must be PC-100 or PC-133 compliant.
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Chapter 4
Software Installation
Note:
Before installation, you must already have W indows 95/98/2000/Me
or W indows NT4.0 install on your computer.
The installation procedure is as below:
1. Make sure that Auto-insert detection is enabled for your CDROM drive.
It should be enabled by default.
2. Insert this CD disk into your CDROM drive.
3. The Explorer screen will then appear, that gives you instructions for
installation.
4. There may require restarts of Windows during some software setup. In
these cases, you can just eject then close the CD-tray in order to get
back to the Explorer screen. You can then proceed with the next step.
Y ou can get more information with open file: readme.txt in the CD disk.
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Chapter 5
AMI BIOS Setup
This motherboard comes with the AMI BIOS from AMI Software Inc.
Enter the AMI BIOS program Main Menu by:
1. Turn on or reboot the system. After a series of diagnostic checks, the
following message will appear:
Press <DEL> to enter setup, ESC to skip memory test
2. Press the <DEL> key and the main program screen will appear
as follows.
AMIBIOS HIFLEX SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 1.21
(C)1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Standard CMOS Setup
Advanced CMOS Setup
Advanced Chipset Setup
Power Management Setup
PCI / Plug and Play Setup
Peripheral Setup
CPU Configuration Setup
Auto-Detect Hard Disks
Change User Password
Change Supervisor Password
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings
Save Settings and Exit
Exit Without Saving
Standard CMOS setup for changing time, date, hard disk type, etc.
ESC:Exit :Sel F2/F3:Color F10:Save & Exit
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3. Using the arrows on your keyboard, select an option, and press
<Enter>. Modify the system parameters to reflect the options installed in
your system. Otherwise you may return to the Main Menu anytime by
pressing <ESC> .
4. In the Main Menu, “Save Settings and Exit” saves your changes and
reboots the system, and “Exit Without Saving” ignores your changes
and exits the CMOS Setup.
T ypes of Setup Description
Standard CMOS Setup Sets time, date, hard disk type, types of floppy drives,
monitor type, and if keyboard is installed.
Advanced CMOS Setup Sets Typematic Rate and Delay, Above 1MB
Memory Test, Memory Test Tick Sound, Hit <Del>
Message Display, System Boot Up Sequence, and
others.
Advanced Chipset Setup Sets chipset-specific options and features.
Power Management Setup Controls power conservation options.
PCI/PnP Setup Sets options related to the PCI bus and Plug and
Play options.
Peripheral Setup Controls I/O Controller-related options.
CPU Configuration Setup This option selects the type of CPU install in the
motherboard. The settings are Auto (AMIBIOS auto-
matically determines the CPU type).
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5.1 Standard CMOS Setup
Select the AMIBIOS Setup options by choosing Standard Setup from the
AMIBIOS Setup main menu. Standard Setup options are described below .
Date
The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.
Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display-only
Month The month, Jan. Through Dec.
Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Year The year, from 1900 through 2099
Time
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base
on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
Floppy Drive A: and B:
Move the cursor to these fields via and and select the floppy type. The
settings are 360 KB 5¼ inch, 1.2 MB 5¼ inch, 720 KB 3½ inch, 1.44 MB 3½
inch, or 2.88 MB 3½ inch.
Primary Master , Slave
Secondary Master , Slave
Select these options to configure the drive named in the option. Select Auto
Detect IDE to let AMIBIOS automatically configure the drive. A screen with a
list of drive parameters appears. Click on OK to configure the drive.
AMIBIOS SETUP - STANDARD CMOS SETUP
(C)1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Date (mm/dd/yyyy) : Mon Feb 19, 2001 Base Memory: 640 KB
Time (hh/mm/ss) : 13:06:12 Extd Memory: 127 MB
Floppy Drive A: 1.44 MB 3½
Floppy Drive B: Not Installed
LBA Blk PIO 32Bit
Type Size Cyln Head WPcom Sec Mode Mode Mode Mode
Pri Master : Auto On
Pri Slave : Auto On
Sec Master : Auto On
Sec Slave : Auto On
Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled
Available Options: ESC:Exit :Sel
Disabled PgUp/PgDn:Modify
Enabled F1:Help F2/F3:Color
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Type How to Configure
SCSI Select Type. Select Not Installed the drive parameter screen. The SCSI
drivers provided by the SCSI manufacturer should allow you to configure the SCSI drive.
IDE Select Type. Select Auto to let AMIBIOS determine the parameters.
Click on OK when AMIBIOS displays the drive parameters. Select
LBA/Large Mode. Select On if the drive has a capacity greater than 540
MB. Select Block Mode. Select On to allow block mode data transfers.
Select 32-Bit Transfer. Select On to allow 32-bit data transfers. Select
the PIO Mode. It is best to select Auto to allow AMIBIOS to determine
the PIO mode. If you select a PIO mode that is not supported by the
IDE drive, the drive will not work properly. If you are absolutely certain that you know the drive’ s PIO mode, select PIO mode 0-5, as
appropriate.
CD-ROM Select Type. Select CDROM. Click on OK when AMIBIOS displays the
drive parameters.
Standard MFM Select Type. You must know the drive parameters. Select the drive
type that exactly matches your drive’ s parameters.
Non-Standard Select Type. If the drive parameters do not match the drive
MFM parameters listed for drive types 1-46, select User and enter the correct
hard disk drive parameters.
Entering Drive Parameters
You can also enter the hard disk drive parameters. The drive parameters are
Parameter Description
Type The number for a drive with certain identification parameters.
Cylinders The number of cylinders in the disk drive.
Heads The number of heads.
Write The actual physical size of a sector gets progressively smaller as
Precompensation the track diameter diminishes. Y et each sector must still hold 512 bytes.
Write precompensation circuitry on the hard disk compensates for the physical
difference in sector size by boosting the write current for sectors on inner
tracks. This parameter is the track number on the disk surface where
write precompensation begins.
Landing Zone This number is the cylinder location where the heads normally park
when the system is shut down.
Sectors The number of sectors per track. MFM drives have 17 sectors per
track. RLL drives have 26 sectors per track. ESDI drives have 34 sectors
per track. SCSI and IDE drives have even more sectors per track.
Capacity The formatted capacity of the drive is the number of heads times the
number of cylinders times the number of sectors per track times 512
(bytes per sector).
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5.2 Advanced CMOS Setup
The AMIBIOS Setup options described in this section are selected by choosing Advanced CMOS Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu.
5.3 Advanced Chipset Setup
Choose Chipset Setup on the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. All Chipset Setup
options are then displayed. AMIBIOS Setup can be customized.
5.4 Power Management Setup
The AMIBIOS Setup options described in this section are selected by choosing Power Management Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu.
5.5 PCI/PnP Setup
Choose PCI/Plug and Play Setup from the AMIBIOS Setup screen to display the PCI and Plug and Play Setup options.
5.6 CPU Configuration Setup
This system BIOS is capable to detect the CPU type, say Pentium III,
Pentium II or Celeron. The user is only required to select the CPU speed.
In addition, overclocking option is provided for advanced users who prefer
to run the CPU over the specified clock frequency.
5.7 Save Settings and Exit
Choose Save Setting and Exit from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. Type
“Y”to exit the BIOS Setup program and saving the values. Type “N”to
return to the Setup program.
5.8 Exit Without Saving
Choose Exit Without Saving from the AMIBIOS Setup main menu. Type
“Y”to exit the BIOS Setup program without saving the values. T ype “N”to
return to the Setup program.
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