Winmate A830 SBC User Manual

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A830 SBC
AMD Geode LX 800 3.5” SBC, Ultra Low Power, Fanless Design with CPU, UXGA/LCD, 10/100 Ethernet and Mini-PCI Interface.
USER MANUAL Version 1. 0
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FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions
This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class "a" digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful int erference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio c ommunications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at hi m own expense.
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Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2007 Winmate Technology Inc., AL L RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
Trademark Acknowledgement
Brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Winmate Communication Inc. reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including circuits and/or software described or c ontained in this manual in order to improve design and/or performance. Winmate Communication assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of the described product(s), conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright, or masks work rights to th ese products, and makes no representations or warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration purposes only. Wi nmate Communication Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
Warranty
Winmate warrants that each of its products will be free from material and workmanship defects for a period of one year from the invoice date . If the customer discovers a defect, Winmate will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge to the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period of one year, with transportation charges prepaid. The returned product must be properly packaged in it’s original packaging to obtain warranty service.
If the serial number and the product shipping data differ by over 30 days, the in-warranty service will be made a ccording to the shipping date. In the serial numbers the third and fourth two digits give the year of manufacture, and the fifth digit means the month (e. g., with A for October, B for November and C for December).
For example, the serial number 1W07Axxxx xxxx means October of year 2007.
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Packing List
Before using A830 SBC, please make sure that all the items listed below are present in your package
1 x A830 Motherboard 1 x User Manual 1 x User’s Manual & Driver CD 1 x 44pin HDD IDE Cable 1 x RS232 Cable 1 x Y Cable For Keyboard/Mouse
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
Customer Service
We provide service guide for any problem as follow steps First, visit the website at http://www.winmate.com to find the update information about the product. Second, contact with your distributor, sales representative, or our customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. You may have the following information ready before you call
Product serial number Peripheral attachments Software (OS, version, application software, etc.) Description of complete problem The exact wording of any error messages
In addition, free technical support is available from our engineers every business day. We are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific information on the installation and operation of any of o ur products. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us.
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Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components in a static-dissipative surface or static -shielded bag when they are not in the chassis.
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Revision History
Version
Date
Note
Author
1.0
2006.07.25
First Version
Tin Lai
2007.11.19
Revise 2.6.4
Aladin Huang
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................ .................... 2
1.1 INTRODUCTION................................ ................................................................ ....................... 2
1.2 FEATURE ................................................................ ................................ ................................ 2
1.3 A830 SBC SPECIFICATIONS................................ ................................ ....................................3
1.4 A830 SBC FUNCTION BLOCK ................................ ................................ ................................ 4
1.5 A830 SBC BOARD DIMENSIONS ................................ ............................................................. 5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATIONS ................................................................ ................................ .....7
2.1 MEMORY MODULESODIMMINSTALLATION ................................ ................................ ..7
2.2 I/O EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ................................ .............................................................. 8
2.3 JUMPERS AND CONNECTORS................................................................ ................................ ...9
2.4 JUMPER SETTING................................ ................................ .................................................. 11
2.5 CONNECTORS AND PIN ASSIGNMENT................................ .................................................... 13
CHAPTER 3 AWARD BIOS SETUP ................................ ................................ ............................ 22
3.1 STARTING SETUP ................................ ................................ .................................................. 22
3.2 AWARD BIOS SETUP ................................................................ ................................ ............ 23
3.3 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES ................................ ................................ .............................. 25
3.4 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES ................................ ................................ ................................ 28
3.5 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES ................................ ................................ ............................ 30
3.6 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS................................................................ ................................ ...32
3.7 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ................................................................ .............................. 33
3.8 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP................................ ................................ ......................... 34
3.9 PC HEALTH STATUS................................................................ ................................ .............. 35
3.10 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS ................................ ................................ .................................36
3.11 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ................................ ................................................................ 36
3.12 SUPERVISOR / USER PASSWORD SETTING ................................ ................................ ............. 37
3.13 SAVE & EXIT SETUP ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 38
3.14 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING................................................................ ................................ ........39
CHAPTER 4 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTA LLATION ................................ ................................ ..41
4.1 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES ................................ ................................ .............................. 41
4.2 FURTHER INFORMATION ................................ ................................ .......................................43
CHAPTER 5 ETHERNET DRIVER INST ALLATION................................ .............................. 45
5.1 INTRODUCTION ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 45
5.2 INSTALLATION OF ETHERNET DRIVER................................ ................................ .................... 46
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5.3 FURTHER INFORMATION ................................ ................................ ..........................................47
CHAPTER 6 VGA DRIVER INSTALLAT ION ................................ ................................ ........... 49
6.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................ ................................ ....................... 49
6.2 INSTALLATION OF VGA DRIVER................................ ................................ .............................. 49
6.3 FURTHER INFORMATION ................................ ................................ ..........................................51
CHAPTER 7 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALL ATION................................ .......................................53
7.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................ ................................ ....................... 53
7.2 INSTALLATION OF AUDIO DRIVER................................ ............................................................ 54
7.3 FURTHER INFORMATION ................................ ................................ ..........................................56
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General Information
This chapter includes A830 Motherboard background information. Sections include:
A830 SBC Introduction A830 SBC Feature A830 SBC Specifications A830 SBC Function Block A830 SBC Board Dimensions
C H A P T E R
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Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
The A830 is high performance, fanless, low power PC with AMD CS 5536 chipset. The AMD LX 800 fanless, high performance CPU delivers the most performance per watt available in the market. The A830 is designed to satisfy most of the applications in the industrial market, such as POS,
KIOSK, Industrial Automation, Programmable Control System, and HMI. It’s a Embedded system with DDR SDRAM, VGA/LCD controller,
four COM ports, and on-board 10/100Mpbs Base-T Ethernet. The A830 supports one Mini-PCI expansion slot for Wireless, Ethernet, COM port, VGA solutions, and one CF socket for function upgrade. It is a compact
design to meet the demanding performance requirements of today’s
business and industrial applications.
1.2 Feature
3.5-inch Form Factor ( 146mm x 101mm) AMD LX800 500MHz CPU, Fanless Design Highest Performance Per Watt (CPU core power) AMD CS5536 Chipset Integrated TFT LCD Interface/ VGA Function 1 x DDR SODIMM, max. 1 GB Integrated 10 / 100 Mbps Base T Ethernet 1 x Mini PCI, 1 x Type I/II CF socket, 4 x COM, 4 x USB2.0
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1.3 A830 SBC Specifications
CPU: AMD Embedded LX -800 Micro-processor,
Ultra-low power about 3.9 Watts Chips set: AMD CS5536 Companion Device BIOS : AWARD Flash memory System memory: One 200 -pin SODIMM socket accepts up to 1GB
SDRAM
Enhanced IDE interface : Supports up one channel two IDE devices
BIOS auto-detected for UDMA100 mode(ATA-5)
One 44pins hard disk interface Serial Ports:
One serial RS-232 port
Three serial RS-232 pin headers, one for RS -232/422/485 jumper.
Keyboard/mouse connector: Mini -DIN connector supports PS/2
interface
USB interface : Two USB ports onboard, two USB pin header Video interface:
Chipset : LX-800 including
Display type: Support CRT and TTL LCD displays
Available to support LVDS LCD via TTL to LVDS Converter
Board
CRT and flat panel can display simultaneously
Panel resolution support up to 1280 x 1024 @18bpp or 24bpp Audio function:
Chipset: Realtek ALC203 AC97 compliant interface
Audio interface: Microphone in, Line in, Earphone out Ethernet interface
Chipset: Realtek RTL8100C L-LF
Ethernet interface : PCI 10/100 Mbps Ethernet protocol
compatible
Connection: On-board RJ-45 connector
Mechanical and environmental (board level)
Dimensions (L x W) : 145 mm x 102 mm(5.9” x 4.2”)
Power supply voltage: +8 ~ +19Volts DC -input
Power consumption (typical): +19V/5A@7Watts
Operating temperature: 0 deg. C to 55 deg. C
Operating Humidity: 30% ~ 90% Relative humidity,
non-condensing
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1.4 A830 SBC Function Block
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1.5 A830 SBC Board dimensions
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Installations
This chapter provides information on how to use the jumps and connectors on the A830 Motherboard. The Sections include:
Memory Module Installation I / O Equipment Installation Setting the Jumpers Connectors on A830 Motherboard
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Chapter 2 Installations
2.1 Memory ModuleSODIMMInstallation
The A830 Motherboard provides one 200 -pin SODIMM slot. The socket supports up to 1GB DDR 400 SDRAM. When installing the Memory device, please follow the steps below
Step.1. Firmly insert the SODIMM at an angle into its slot. Align the SODIMM on the slot such that the notch on the SODIMM matches the break on the slot.
Step.2. Press downwards on SODIMM until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the SODIMM is properly seated.
Caution!
The SODIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the development board and the SODIMM if the SODIMM is forced into the slot at the incorrect orientation.
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2.2 I/O Equipment Installation
2.5.1 PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse
The Motherboard provides a Mini-DIN connector supports PS/2 interface. Mini -DIN connector supports Keyboard and Mouse through Y cable. Please plug keyboard or mouse directly with Y cable. In other cases, especially in embedded applications, a mouse is not used. Therefore, the BIOS stan dard setup menu allows you to select* “All, But Keyboard” under the “Halt On”. This allows no -keyboard operation in embedded system applications without the system halting under POST.
2.5.2 Audio function
The AC’97 capabilities are provided by a Realtek ALC203 chip supporting digital audio outputs. The onboard ALC203 is a 20 -bit DAC and 18-bit ADC supporting full-duplex AC’97 2.3 compatible stereo audio CODEC for multimedia, including host/soft audio based designs. The audio interface includes two jacks: microph one-in and line-out.
2.5.3 Serial COM ports
One RS-232 ports with 16C550 UART (or compatible) with 16 -byte FIFO buffer. Three optional COM ports support RS -232. When an optional touch -screen is ordered with PPC, serial com port can connect to a serial or an opt ional touch-screen. One optional COM port supports RS232/422/485 choice through jumper setting.
2.5.4 Ethernet interface
The Motherboard is equipped with Realtek RTL8100CL -LF chipset which is fully compliant with the PCI 10/100 Mbps Ethernet protocol compatible . It is supported by major network operating systems. The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ -45 jack.
2.5.5 USB ports
Four USB (Two is optional) device may be connected to the system though an adapter cable. Various adapters may come with USB ports. USB usual ly connect the external system to the system. The USB ports support hot plug -in connection. Whatever, you should install the device driver before you use the device.
2.5.6 External VGA
The Motherboard has one VGA port that can be connected to an external CRT/ L CD monitor. Use VGA cable to connect to an external CRT / LCD monitor, and connect the power cable to the outlet . The VGA connector is a standard 15 -pin D-SUB connector.
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2.3 Jumpers and Connectors
Locating Jumpers and Connectors (front side)
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Locating Jumpers and Connectors (rear side)
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2.4 Jumper Setting
A pair of needle -nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your local distributor or sales r epresentative before you make any changes. Generally, you simply need a standard cable to make most connections.
The following tables list the function of each of the board's jumpers.
2.4.1 J5: Clear CMOS
User must make sure the power supply to turn off the power supply before setting Clear CMOS. Users remember to setting jumper back to Normal before turning on the power supply.
2.4.2 JP10: LCD Panel Voltage Select
JP10 can be configured to operate in 3.3Volts / 5Volts mode.
Label
Function
Note
J5
Clear CMOS
3x1 header, pitch 2.0mm
JP10
LCD Panel Voltage Select
3x1 header, pitch 2.0mm
JP13
RS232/422/485 Selector
3x4 header ,pitch 2.0mm
JP14
RS232/422/485 Selector
2x3 header ,pitch 2.0mm
JP15
IDE/CF Voltage Selector
3x1 header, pitch 2.0mm
Functions
Pin#
Normal
1 Short 2 Clear CMOS
2 Short 3
Pin#
Functions
1 Short 2
3.3Volts Selected
2 Short 3
5Volts Selected
1 2 3
Normal
1 2 3
Clear CMOS
1 2 3
3.3Volts
1 2 3
5Volts
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2.4.3 JP13& JP14: RS232 / RS422 / RS485 Selector
The jumper can be configured to operate in RS -232/422/485 mode.
JP13
JP14
2.4.4 JP15: IDE / CF Voltage Selector
JP15 can be configured to operate in 5Volts / 3.3Vol ts mode. Select 5V when connect to HDD device, and select 3.3V when connect to Compact Flash device.
RS232
RS422/485
1-2
2-3
4-5
5-6
7-8
8-9
10-11
11-12
Pin#
Function
1-2
RS 232
3-4
RS 422
5-6
RS 485
Pin#
Functions
1 Short 2
5 Volts Selected
2 Short 3
3.3 Volts Selected
1 10
RS232
3 6 9
1 4 7
RS422 / 485
3 6 9
RS232
RS422
RS485
1 2 3
5.0 Volts
1 2 3
3.3 Volts
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2.5 Connectors and Pin Assignment
The table below lists the function of each of the board’s connectors.
* Not Default Connector and J24 connector is used for Panel PC system.
Label
Function
Note
CN2
Inverter connector
JST-B7B-PH-KL
CN3
K/B Mouse connector
6-pin Mini Din
CN4
TFT LCD Output Connector
DF13-40DP-1.25V
CN5
VGA connector
D-sub 15-pin ,female
CN9
Mini-PCI
124pin Mini-PCI connector
JP9
External VR
JST-B3B-PH-KL
CON1
Ethernet connector
RJ-45 LAN connector
J1
DC Input connector
2.5Φ DC Jack
J7
SODIMM connector
SODIMM connector
P1
Serial port 1 connector
D-sub 9-pin , male
J10
Serial port 2 connector
5x2 header ,pitch 2.54mm
J9
Serial port 3 connector
5x2 header ,pitch 2.54mm
J12
Serial port 4 connector
5x2 header ,pitch 2.54mm
JUSB1
USB connector 1& 2
Dual USB Connector
J11
Extend USB connector
DF11-8DP-2DSA
J14
Audio output connector
DF11-10DP-2DSA
J15
System Function Connector 1
JST-B10B-PH-KL
J16
RTC BAT. connector
DF-13-2P-1.25H
J17
Primary IDE connector
22x2 header ,pitch 2.0mm
J18
CF card socket
Compact Flash Type II connector
J21
5V/12V output connector
DF11-8DP-2DSA
J22
12V output connector
JST-B2B-PH-KL
J23
5V output connector
JST-B2B-PH-KL
J24*
External DC input connector
DF11-8DP-2DSA
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2.5.1 CN2: Inverter Connector
JST-B7B-PH-KL
Pin No.
SYMBOL
1
+12 Volts
2
+12 Volts
3
+12 Volts
4
Ground
5
Brightness Control
6
Ground
7
On/Off
2.5.2 CN4: TFT LCD Output Connector
Hirose_DF13-40DP-1.25V
Pin No.
SYMBOL
Pin No
SYMBOL
1
GND
2
GND
3R14
R0
5R36
R2
7R58
R4
9R710
R6
11
GND
12
GND
13G114
G0
15G316
G2
17G518
G4
19G720
G6
21
GND
22
GND
23B124
B0
25B326
B2
27B528
B4
29B730
B6
31
GND
32
GND
33
Panel Power
34
V-Sync
35
Panel Power
36
H-Sync
37
Panel Power
38
PDE
39
GND
40
PCLK
1 7
□ □ □ □ □ □ □
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2.5.3 JP9: External Brightness VR
Hirose_JST-B3B-PH-KL
Pin No.
SYMBOL
1
5 Volts
2
VR Out
3
GND
2.5.4 J9: Serial Port 3 Connector
2x5 pin header, pitch 2.54 mm
Pin No.
SYMBOL
1
CD#
2
DSR
3
RX
4
RTS
5
TX
6
CTS
7
DTR
8
RI
9
GROUND
10
N.C.
□ □ □ □ □
□ □ □ □ □
1 9
1 3
□ □ □
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2.5.5 J10: Serial Port 2 Connector
2x5 pin header, pitch 2.54 mm
Pin No.
SYMBOL
1
CD#
2
DSR
3
RX
4
RTS
5
TX
6
CTS
7
DTR
8
RI
9
GOUND
10
N.C.
2.5.6 J12: Serial Port 4 Connector
2x5 pin header, pitch 2.54 mm
Pin
No.
SYMBOL( RS-232)
SYMBOL( RS-422 )
SYMBOL( RS-485)
1
CD#
TX-
DX-
2
DSR
3
RX
TX+
DX+
4
RTS
5
TX
RX+
6
CTS
7
DTR
RX-
8
RI
9
GOUND
GOUND
GOUND
10
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
□ □ □ □ □
□ □ □ □ □
1 9
□ □ □ □ □
□ □ □ □ □
1 9
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2.5.7 J11: Extend USB Port Connector
DF11-8DP-2DSA
Pin No.
SYMBOL
1
USB # 3 +5V
2
USB # 4 +5V
3
Data 3 -
4
Data 4 -
5
Data 3 +
6
Data 4 +
7
USB # 3 Ground
8
USB # 4 Ground
2.5.8 J14: Audio Connector
DF11-10DP-2DSA
Pin No.
SYMBOL
1
Line Out R
2
Line Out L
3
Ground
4
Ground
5
Line_in R input
6
Line_in L input
7
Mic. Input
8
Mic. Vref
9
N.C.
10
N.C.
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2.5.9 J15: System Function Connector
JST-B13B-PH-KL
Pin No.
SYMBOL
1
PWR Button
2
Ground
3
Reset Button
4
HD Led
5
5V
6
HD LED#
7
PWR LED
8
5V
9
Ground
10*
Volume Control +
11*
Volume Control -
12*
Brightness Control +
13*
Brightness Control -
*Not Default Setting
2.5.10 J16: RTC BAT. Connector
DF-13-2P-1.25H
Pin No.
SYMBOL
1
Ground
2
Battery +3.0V
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2.5.11 J17: IDE Connector
Pin No.
SYMBOL
Pin No
SYMBOL
1
RST
2
GND
3D74
D8
5D66
D9
7D58
D10
9D410
D11
11D312
D12
13D214
D13
15D116
D14
17D018
D15
19
GND
20
N.C.
21
DREQ
22
GND
23
IOW#
24
GND
25
IOR#
26
GND
27
IORDY#
28
CSEL#
29
DACK#
30
GND
31
IRO14
32
N.C.
33A134
D66DET#
35A036
A2
37
CS#1
38
CS#3
39
ASP#
40
GND
41
+5V42+5V
43
GND
44
N.C.
2.5.12 J21: 5V/12V Output Connector
DF11-8DP-2DSA
Pin No.
SYMBOL
1
12V
2
12V
3
GND
4
GND
5
GND
6
GND
7
5V
8
5V
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2.5.13 J22: 12V Output Connector
JST-B2B-PH-KL
Pin No.
SYMBOL
1
12V
2
GND
2.5.14 J23: 5V Output Connector
JST-B2B-PH-KL
Pin No.
SYMBOL
1
5V
2
GND
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Award BIOS Setup
This chapter describes how to set BIOS configuration
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Chapter 3 Award BIOS SETUP
3.1 Starting Setup
AwardBIOS™ has a built -in setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. The information is stored in battery -backed Flash so that it retains the setup information even if the system power is turned off.
Note:
Values for the various setup items that appear on your own screen (including default values) may not be the same as the values shown on the screen figures in this chapter. This is because the BIOS is revised and updated from time to time. If in doubt, check Winmate website for the latest BIOS versions and related information.
The system BIOS is managing and executing a variety of hardware related functions in the system, including:
System date and time Hardware execution sequence Power management function Allocation of system resources
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3.2 Award BIOS Setup
Once you enter the Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear
on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit choices. User the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept and enter the sub -menu.
The BISO Setup Main Menu screen is shown above. Note that a brief description of each highlighted selection appears at the bottom of the screen.
Setup Items
The main menu includes the following main setup categories.
Standard CMOS Features
This menu displays the basic information about your system.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your system.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to c hange the values in the chipset registers and optimize
your system’s performance.
Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your setting for integrated peripherals.
Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your setting for power management.
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PnP/PCI Configurations
This option configures how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards
operate in your system.
PC Health Status
This entry shows the current system temperature and voltage.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to install fail -safe defaults for all appropriate items in the
setup utility.
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the
setup utility.
Set Supervisor/User Password
Use this menu to change, set, or disable superviso r/user password. It
allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or only to Setup.
Save & Exit Setup
Save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup
Utility.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes that you have made i n the Setup Utility and exit the
Setup Utility.
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3.3 Standard CMOS Features
The Standard CMOS Features Setup allows users to configure system components such as date, time, hard disk drive, floppy drive and display. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> keys to select the value you want in each item.
The standard CMOS Features screen is shown above. Follow each item:
Date (mm : dd : yy)
Set the system date. Note that if you are running a Windows OS, this ite m
are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows
Date.
Time (hh : mm : ss)
Set the system time. The time is converted based on the 24 -hour
military-time clock. For example, 5:00:00 p.m. is 17:00:00.
IDE Primary Mater/Salve
Press <Enter> to enter the sub -menu to detailed options.
Video
This item defines the video mode of the system. Leave this item at the
default value.
The choice: ”EGA/VGA*”, ”CGA 40”, ”CGA 80”, or ”MONO”.
* default value
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Halt On
This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power -On Self Test)
routine. You can use this item to select which situation you want the BIOS
to stop the POST process and notify you.
The choice: “All errors”, “No Errors” or, “All, but keyboard”.
Base Memory/Extended Memor y/Total Memory
These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time.
These are display-only fields. You can not make change to these fields.
Follow steps as IDE adapter below:
IDE Adapters
The IDE adapters control the hard disk drive . Use a separate sub -menu to
configure each hard disk drive.
IDE HDD Auto-Detection
Press <Enter> to auto-detect HDD on this channel. If detection is successful,
it fills the remaining fields on this menu.
IDE Primary Master/Slave
Selecting ‘Manual’ lets you set the remaining fields on this screen and select
the type of fixed disk.
The choice: None, Auto, or Manual
Choose the access mode for this hard disk.
The choice: ”CHS”, ”LBA”, ”Large”, or ”Auto”.
Capacity
Note that the disk drive capacity (approx.) is usually slightly greater
than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk checking program.
Cylinder
Set the number of cylinders for this hard disk.
Min = 0, Max = 65535
Head
Set the number of read/write heads
Min = 0, Max = 255
Precomp
Warning: Setting a value of 65535 means no hard disk.
Min = 0, Max =65535
Landing Zone
Set the Landing Zone size.
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Min = 0, Max = 65535
Sector
Number of sector per-track.
Min = 0, Max = 255
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3.4 Advanced BIOS Features
This section allows you to configure your syst em for basic operation. You have the opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot -up sequence, keyboard operation, shadowing and security.
Removable Device Priority
You can choose the priority of your Removable Device
The choice: USB-FDD0, USB-ZIP0, Floppy Disks, ZIP100, Floppy
Disks
Hard-Disk Boot Priority
You can choose the priority of your Hard Disk
The choice: Pri.Master, Pri.Slave, USBHDD0, Bootable Add -in Cards
CD-ROM Boot Priority
You can choose the priority of your Removable Device
The choice: Pri.Master, Sec.Slave, USB -CDROM1,USB-CDROM0,
Virus Warning
Allow you to choose the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot
sector protection. Enable this item to prevent someone from writing data
into this area.
The choice: Enabled or Disa bled
Default: Disabled
CPU Internal Cache
All processors that can be installed in this motherboard use internal level of
L1 cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default
value for better performance.
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The choice: Enabled or Disabled
Default: Enabled
Quick Power On Self Test
Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your
system start up faster. You might like to this item after you are confident
that your system hardware is operating smoothly.
The choice: Enabled or Disabled
Default: Enabled
Note: If customers need to use USBHDD for booting an operating
system at start-up time, then you must disable the Quick Power On Self Test .
First/Second/Third Boot Device
Use these items to select the priority and order of the devices that your
system searches for an operating system at start -up time.
The choice: Removable, Hard Disk, CDROM, LAN, Disabled
Default: Hard Disk (First) / CDROM (Second) / Removable (Third)
Boot Other Device
If you enable this item, the system s earches all other possible locations for
and operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the
First, Second and the Third boot devices.
The choice: Enabled or Disabled
Default: Enabled
Boot Up NumLock Status
This item defines if the keyboard NumLock key is active when your system
is started.
The choice: On or Off
Default: On Security Option
If you have installed password protection, this item defines if the password
is required at system start up, or if it is only required with a user tries to
enter the Setup Utility.
The choice: Setup or System
Default: Setup
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3.5 Advanced Chipset Features
These items define critical timing parameters of the mainboard. You should leave the items at their default values unless you are very familiar wi th the technical, specifications of your system hardware. If you change the values incorrectly, you may introduce fatal error or recurring instability into your system.
CPU Frequency
This item allows you to select CPU and Memory Frequency. If this item has
been set as Auto, the Memory Frequency will be set to sequent with CPU
Frequency. When this item is not selected as Auto, Memory Frequency will
be able for selection.
The CPU Frequency choice: Auto, 200MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz,
433MHz, or 500MHz.
Default: Auto
Video Memory Size
This item allows you select Video Memory Size
The choice: 32M, 64M, 128M, or 254M
Default: 32M
Output Display
This item allows you select Output Display
The choice: Flat Panel, CRT, or Panel & CRT
Default: Panel & CRT
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Flat Panel Type
This item allows you select the resolution of the Display.
Resolution:
640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024
Default: 640x480
Onboard Audio
This item allows you to control the Onboard Audio
The choice: Enabled or Disabled
Default: Enabled
Onboard USB2.0
This item allows you to control the Onboard USB
The choice: Enabled or Disabled
Default: Enabled
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3.6 Integrated Peripherals
On-Chip IDE Channel 1
The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support IDE channel. By
default to activate the p rimary/secondary IDE interface.
Master/Salve Drive PIO Mode
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode
(0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface
supports. Mode 0 through 4 provides successively in creased performance.
In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each
device.
The choice: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, or Mode 4
Default: Auto
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
By default, this setting is disable d.
Onboard Serial Port 1/2/3/4
This option is used to assign the I/O address and Interrupt Request (IRQ)
for the onboard Serial Port.
The choice: Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ7, 2E8/IRQ5
Default: 3F8/IRQ4 (Port1), 2F8/IRQ3 (Port2), 3E8/IRQ7 (Port3),
2E8/IRQ5 (Port4)
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3.7 Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively saving energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use
Power Management
This item defines the ACPI(Advanced Con figuration and Power
Management) feature that makes hardware status information available to
the operating system, enable a PC to turn its peripherals on or off for
improving the power management, and allows a PC turned on or off by
external devices, so th at a mouse or keyboard can wake up it.
The choice: ACPI
Default: ACPI
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Under ACPI you can create a software power down. In a software power
down, the system can be resumed by Wake -Up Alarm. This item lets you
install a software power d own that is controlled by the power button on
your system. If the item is set to Instant -Off, then the power button causes
a software power down. If the item is set to Delay 4 seconds, then you have
to hold the power button down for 4 seconds to cause a s oftware power
down.
The choice: Delay 4 Sec. or Instant -Off
Default: Instant-Off
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Power-On by Alarm
When set to ‘Enabled’, the following three fields become available and you
can set the date, hour, and minute to turn on your system.
The choice: Enabled or Disabled
Default: Disabled
Time (hh : mm : ss) of Alarm This item selects the alarm Time. [hh]: key in a DEC number; Min = 0, Max = 23. [mm] : key in a DEC number; Min = 0, Max = 59. [ss]: key in a DEC number; Min = 0, Max = 59 .
PWRON After PWR-fail
Select the item “On”, the system can be reboot automatically when power
fail. Select “Former-Sts” will follow former setting. Select “Off”, you need
to reboot the system manually.
The choice: Off, On, Former-Sts
Default: Off
3.8 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup
PNP OS Installed
Select ‘Yes’ if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system.
Select ‘No’ if you need the BIOS to configure non -boot devices.
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3.9 PC Health Status
This section shows the status of Temperature,& System Voltage status
Shutdown Temperature
This item allows you to select the shutdown temperature. The system will
automatically shutdown while the CPU temperature has reach to the value
you have set.
The choice: 60∘ C/140∘ F, 65∘ C/149∘ F, 70∘ C/158∘ F, or
Disabled
The following items provide you with information about the system’s
current operating status. You can not make changes to one of them.
System Temperature
CPU temperature
VCCP
Vmem
+5V
+12V
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3.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get confirmation dialog box with a message similar to:
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N
Pressing ‘Y’ loads the BIOS default values for the most stable,
minimal performance system operations.
3.11 Load Optimized Defaults
When you press <Enter> on this it em, you will get confirmation dialog box with a message similar to:
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N
Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default values that are factory -set for optimal
performance system operation.
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3.12 Supervisor / User Password Setting
Steps to set supervisor/user password are described as follows:
New password setting:
1. While pressing <Enter> to set a password, a dialog box appears to ask you enter a password.
2. Key in a new password. The password can not exceed eight characters.
Please Enter Your Password
3. System will request you to confirm the new password again.
Please Confirm Your Password
4. When completed, new code takes effect.
No Password Setting:
If you wants to disable the password, just <Enter> as a password input is requested.
If you forget password:
If you forget the password, the only way to access the system is to clear the CMOS memory. You may remove the battery from motherboard and put it back to clear the setting.
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3.13 Save & Exit Setup
Pressing <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation:
Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? Y Press ‘Y’ stores the selections made in the menus of CMOS – a special
section of memory that recorded in after you turn your system off. The next time you turn on your computer, the BIOS co nfigures your system according to the Setup selections recorded in he CMOS memory of the chipset. After saving the values the system is restarted again.
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3.14 Exit Without Saving
Press <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation:
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? Y This allows you to exit from Setup without storing in CMOS any
change. The previous selections remain in effect. This exits from Setup utility and restarts your computer.
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Chipset Driver Installation
This chapter offers informatio n on the chipset software installation utility. Sections include:
Installation of Chipset Utility Further Information
C H A P T E R
4
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Chapter 4 Chipset Driver Installation
4.1 Standard CMOS Features
The Motherboard is equipped with AMD CS5536 Companion Device. The AMD Chipset Drivers should be installed first before the software drivers to enable Plug & Play INF support for AMD chipset components. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation.
Step.1. After finishing the O.S. installation, insert the driver C D. Open the Device Manager, and select Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller. Click on right button and select properties.
Setp.2. Go to Driver page and choose Update Driver.
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Setp.3. Click Install from a list or specific location, and click on next.
Step.4. Click on browse and select target folder, and click to next.
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Step.5. Click Finish to finish the driver installation.
4.2 Further Information
Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw
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Ethernet Driver Installation
This chapter offers information on the Etherne t. Sections include:
Introduction Installation of Ethernet Driver Further Information
C H A P T E R
5
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Chapter 5 Ethernet Driver Installation
5.1 Introduction
The A830 Motherboard is equipped with the Realtek RTL8100CL -LF LOM Ethernet controller combines a triple -speed IEEE 802.3 compliant Media Access Controller (MAC) with a triple-speed Ethernet transceiver, 32 -bit PCI bus controller, and embedded memory. With state -of-the-art DSP technology and mixed -mode signal technology, it offers high-speed transmission over CAT 5 UTP or CAT 3 UTP (10Mbps only) cable. Functions such as Crossover Detection & Auto -Correction, polarity correction, adaptive equalization, cross -talk cancellation, echo cancellation, timing recovery, and error cor rection are implemented to provide robust transmission and reception capability at high speeds.
The Ethernet port provides a On -board standard RJ -45 connector. The device supports the PCI 10/100Mbps Ethernet interface supports for host communications with power management, and is compliant with the IEEE 802.3 specification for 10/100Mbps.
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5.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver
The Users must make sure which operating system you are using in the A830 Motherboard before installing the Ethernet drivers. Follow the steps below to complete the installation of the Realtek RTL8100CL -LF LAN drivers. You will quickly complete the installation. Setp.1. Insert the CD that comes with the motherboard. Open the file document
“ A830_LAN_649” and click on “Setup.exe” to exe cute the setup.
Setp.2. Click on “Next“ to install driver.
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Setp.3. Click “Finish” and restart the computer for new settings to take effect.
5.3 Further Information
The Realtek web site: http://www.realtek.com.tw Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw
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VGA Driver Installation
This chapter offers information on the VGA. Sections include:
Introduction Installation of VGA Further Information
C H A P T E R
6
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Chapter 6 VGA Driver Installation
6.1 Introduction
The A830 Motherboard offers an on-board PCI flat panel/VGA interface. The specifications and features are described as follows: The PPC supports CRT and TFT LCD displays. In addition, it also supports CRT and flat panel display mode simultaneously. The Motherboard can be set in one of three configurations: on a CRT, on a flat panel display, or on both simultaneously. The system is initially set to simultaneous display mode. The Panel resolution supports up to 1280 x 1024 @18bpp or 24bpp.
6.2 Installation of VGA Driver
To install the VGA drivers, follow the steps below to proceed with the installation.
Step.1. Open the device manager, choose “VGA Controller” and click on “Properties”.
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Step.2. Go to Driver page and choose “Update Driver” .
Step.3. Click Install from a list or specific location, and click on “Next”.
Step.4. Click on browse and select target folder, and click to ”Next”.
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Step.5. Click on “Continue Anyway” to go on.
Step.6. Click “Finish” to finish the driver installation.
6.3 Further information
Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw
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AUDIO Driver Installation
This chapter offers information on the Audio. Sections include:
Introduction Installation of AUDIO Further Information
C H A P T E R
7
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Chapter 7 AUDIO Driver Installation
7.1 Introduction
The Motherboard is equipped with the ALC203 is a 20 -bit DAC and 18-bit ADC full-duplex AC'97 2.3 compatible stereo audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems, including host/soft audio, and AMR/CNR based designs.
The ALC203 incorporates proprietary converter technology to achieve a high SNR (greater than 100 dB), sensing logics for device reporting, and a Universal Audio Jack® for improved user convenience. The ALC2 03 AC'97 CODEC supports multiple CODEC extensions with independent variable sampling rates and built -in 3D effects. The ALC203 CODEC provides two pairs of stereo outputs with independent volume controls, a mono output, multiple stereo and mono inputs, alon g with flexible mixing, gain, and mute functions to provide a complete integrated audio solution for PCs.
The circuitry of the ALC203 CODEC operates from a 3.3V digital and 3.3V/5V analog power supply with EAPD (External Amplifier Power Down) control for use in notebook and PC applications. The ALC203 integrates a 50mW/20Ohm headset audio amplifier into the CODEC, saving BOM costs. The ALC203 also supports the S/PDIF out function (complies with AC'97 2.3) that offers easy connection of PCs to consumer electronic products, such as AC3 decoders/speakers and mini disk devices.
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7.2 Installation of Audio Driver
The users must make sure which operating system you are using in the Motherboard before installing the Audio drivers. Follow the steps below to complet e the installation of the Realtek ALC203 AC97 Audio drivers. You will quickly complete the installation. Follow the steps below to install the Realtek AC97 Codec Audio Drivers.
Step.1 Open the device manager, choose “Audio Controller” and click on “Properties”.
Step.2 Go to Driver page and choose “Update Driver”.
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Step.3 Click Install from a list or specific location, and click on “Next”.
Step.4 Click on browse and select target folder, and click to “Next”.
Step.5 Click on “Continue Anyway” to go on.
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Step.6 Click “Finish” to finish the driver installation.
7.3 Further Information
Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw
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Copyright Notice
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