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Others T T T Suspend to RAM/Disk PC2001 Compliant Support PS2 Keyboard/Mouse and USB Keyboard/Mouse wake up function Chapter 1 3 T Microphone-in (rear)/Microphone-in (front) (Default) T Headphone Out (front) (Default) LAN T Supports 10/100MB ethernet environment USB T T Connectors Quantity: T On-board: 4 (rear) T Connector Pin: 2 (front) Transfer Rate: T USB 2.0/1.1 BIOS T T T 4MB Award BIOS with Plug and Play BIOS ACPI, SMBIOS 2.3, Green and Boot Block. Provides DMI 2.0, WFM 2.0, WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion and SM Bus for system management.
Others T T T Suspend to RAM/Disk PC2001 Compliant Support PS2 Keyboard/Mouse and USB Keyboard/Mouse wake up function Chapter 1 3 T Microphone-in (rear)/Microphone-in (front) (Default) T Headphone Out (front) (Default) LAN T Supports 10/100MB ethernet environment USB T T Connectors Quantity: T On-board: 4 (rear) T Connector Pin: 2 (front) Transfer Rate: T USB 2.0/1.1 BIOS T T T 4MB Award BIOS with Plug and Play BIOS ACPI, SMBIOS 2.3, Green and Boot Block. Provides DMI 2.0, WFM 2.0, WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion and SM Bus for system management.
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Label JP3 LED1 PANEL1 PCI1~PCI3 PWRFAN1 SPEAKER1 USB2 USB3 WOL1 WOM1 Description BIOS protection jumper Memory module LED Connector for case front panel awitches and LED indicators Three 32-bit add-on card slots Case fan connector 2 Speaker connector Front panel USB headers Front panel USB headers Wake On LAN wakeup connector Wake On Modem wakeup connector 8 Chapter 1
Label JP3 LED1 PANEL1 PCI1~PCI3 PWRFAN1 SPEAKER1 USB2 USB3 WOL1 WOM1 Description BIOS protection jumper Memory module LED Connector for case front panel awitches and LED indicators Three 32-bit add-on card slots Case fan connector 2 Speaker connector Front panel USB headers Front panel USB headers Wake On LAN wakeup connector Wake On Modem wakeup connector 8 Chapter 1
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... voltage can be detected by using the flash utility. BIOS Item BIOS code programmer BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS ROM package Support protocol Boot from CD-ROM feature Support to LS-120 drive Support to BIOS boot block feature Specification Award v6.0 Flash ROM 2MB ... DMI 2.00.1, E-IDE, ACPI 1.0, ESCD 1.03, ANSI ATA 3.0, PnP 1a, Bootable CD-ROM 1.0, ATAPI Yes No No NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded by the system without setting any jumper. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Type Socket Speed Minimum operating speed Voltage Specification...
... voltage can be detected by using the flash utility. BIOS Item BIOS code programmer BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS ROM package Support protocol Boot from CD-ROM feature Support to LS-120 drive Support to BIOS boot block feature Specification Award v6.0 Flash ROM 2MB ... DMI 2.00.1, E-IDE, ACPI 1.0, ESCD 1.03, ANSI ATA 3.0, PnP 1a, Bootable CD-ROM 1.0, ATAPI Yes No No NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded by the system without setting any jumper. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Type Socket Speed Minimum operating speed Voltage Specification...
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... Cache RAM speed L2 Cache RAM voltage L2 Cache function control L2 Cache scheme Specification Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PBSRAM 512-KB One-half the processor core clock frequency Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Fixed in any combination as long as they match the above Specification This section has two table...
... Cache RAM speed L2 Cache RAM voltage L2 Cache function control L2 Cache scheme Specification Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PBSRAM 512-KB One-half the processor core clock frequency Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Fixed in any combination as long as they match the above Specification This section has two table...
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... Item Audio controller Audio controller resident bus Audio function control Mono or stereo Resolution Compatibility Music synthesizer Specification SiS 651 AC'97 Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo 20 bits Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible Mixed digital and analog high performance chip Enhanced stereo full duplex operation High performance audio accelerator...
... Item Audio controller Audio controller resident bus Audio function control Mono or stereo Resolution Compatibility Music synthesizer Specification SiS 651 AC'97 Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo 20 bits Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible Mixed digital and analog high performance chip Enhanced stereo full duplex operation High performance audio accelerator...
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... bus Number of parallel ports Support ECP/EPP Connector type Parallel port function control Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (via BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (via BIOS Setup) Specification SiS 962 ISA bus 1 SPP / Bi-directional / ECP / EPP 25-pin D-type female ... port controller Serial port controller resident bus Number of serial port 16550 UART support Connector type Optional serial port I/O address (via BIOS Setup) Specification SiS 962 ISA bus 2 Yes 9-pin D-type female connector COM1: 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h COM2: 3E8h, 3F8h, 2F8h 12 Chapter...
... bus Number of parallel ports Support ECP/EPP Connector type Parallel port function control Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (via BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (via BIOS Setup) Specification SiS 962 ISA bus 1 SPP / Bi-directional / ECP / EPP 25-pin D-type female ... port controller Serial port controller resident bus Number of serial port 16550 UART support Connector type Optional serial port I/O address (via BIOS Setup) Specification SiS 962 ISA bus 2 Yes 9-pin D-type female connector COM1: 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h COM2: 3E8h, 3F8h, 2F8h 12 Chapter...
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... 64Kbytes Size 64Kbytes Function Host Memory Host/PCI Memory PCI/ISA Video Buffer Memory Video BIOS Memory ISA Card BIOS & Buffer Memory BIOS Extension Memory Setup and Post Memory PCI Development BIOS System BIOS Memory Main Memory PCI Memory PCI INTx# and IDSEL Assignment Map PCI INTx # INTA... Route 2 Route 1 Route 4 INTD Route 3 Route 2 Route 1 Bus Mastering Enabled Enabled Enabled Chapter 1 13 Serial Port Item Optional serial port IRQ (via BIOS Setup) COM1: IRQ 3, and 4 COM2: IRQ 4, and 3 Specification Modem Item Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps)...
... 64Kbytes Size 64Kbytes Function Host Memory Host/PCI Memory PCI/ISA Video Buffer Memory Video BIOS Memory ISA Card BIOS & Buffer Memory BIOS Extension Memory Setup and Post Memory PCI Development BIOS System BIOS Memory Main Memory PCI Memory PCI INTx# and IDSEL Assignment Map PCI INTx # INTA... Route 2 Route 1 Route 4 INTD Route 3 Route 2 Route 1 Bus Mastering Enabled Enabled Enabled Chapter 1 13 Serial Port Item Optional serial port IRQ (via BIOS Setup) COM1: IRQ 3, and 4 COM2: IRQ 4, and 3 Specification Modem Item Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps)...
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... to The parameters on the screens have fixed settings and are already in your system. The command line at the bottom of BIOS Setup program, you will soon find the BIOS menu is largely different from one screen to the application of a new version of the menu tells you are not user...
... to The parameters on the screens have fixed settings and are already in your system. The command line at the bottom of BIOS Setup program, you will soon find the BIOS menu is largely different from one screen to the application of a new version of the menu tells you are not user...
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These information is necessary for troubleshooting (maybe required when asking for technical support). 22 Chapter 2 Product Information The screen below appears if you select Product Information from the main menu: The Product Information menu contains general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc.
These information is necessary for troubleshooting (maybe required when asking for technical support). 22 Chapter 2 Product Information The screen below appears if you select Product Information from the main menu: The Product Information menu contains general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc.
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... the main board's identification number. Displays your system. Chapter 2 23 Displays the release date of the BIOS utility. The System Management Interface (SM) BIOS allows you to check your system hardware components without actually opening your system's serial number. Displays your system... the SMBIOS utility installed in this menu: Parameter Product Name System S/N Main Board ID Main Board S/N System BIOS Version SMBIOS version System BIOS ID BIOS Release Date Description Displays the model name of your system. The following table describes the parameters found in your ...
... the main board's identification number. Displays your system. Chapter 2 23 Displays the release date of the BIOS utility. The System Management Interface (SM) BIOS allows you to check your system hardware components without actually opening your system's serial number. Displays your system... the SMBIOS utility installed in this menu: Parameter Product Name System S/N Main Board ID Main Board S/N System BIOS Version SMBIOS version System BIOS ID BIOS Release Date Description Displays the model name of your system. The following table describes the parameters found in your ...
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... 640 KB of base memory that is available to standard DOS programs. DOS systems have an address space od 1MB, but Diskette All by the BIOS, the selected diskette drive can use . Extended Memory Memory above 1MB is only available in the future. Supported by Disk/Key Base Memory Refers to...
... 640 KB of base memory that is available to standard DOS programs. DOS systems have an address space od 1MB, but Diskette All by the BIOS, the selected diskette drive can use . Extended Memory Memory above 1MB is only available in the future. Supported by Disk/Key Base Memory Refers to...
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...: The following the order of boot device where BIOS attempts to set the virus warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. Parameter Virus Warning Quick Power On Self Test Hard Disk Boot ... this area is enabled and any attempt to Enabled will swap floppy drive a: and Enabled b:. Settings in this sequence ). If the function is made, BIOS will make BIOS seek floppy Enabled drive a: before booting the system. Disabled Setting to specify the system Enabled boot up POST by skipping some items that are...
...: The following the order of boot device where BIOS attempts to set the virus warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. Parameter Virus Warning Quick Power On Self Test Hard Disk Boot ... this area is enabled and any attempt to Enabled will swap floppy drive a: and Enabled b:. Settings in this sequence ). If the function is made, BIOS will make BIOS seek floppy Enabled drive a: before booting the system. Disabled Setting to specify the system Enabled boot up POST by skipping some items that are...
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... Normal This item is used for OS This field allows you to run Setup. This item is powered on . Security Option Specifies the type of BIOS password protection that the password prompt appears only when end users try to use , consult the vendor of extended memory. Setup means that is On...
... Normal This item is used for OS This field allows you to run Setup. This item is powered on . Security Option Specifies the type of BIOS password protection that the password prompt appears only when end users try to use , consult the vendor of extended memory. Setup means that is On...
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...command and lets you use a USB mouse during POST or after boot if you enable or disable the USB mouse driver within the onboard BIOS. Disabled Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commpands or multiple sector read / write per sector the drive can support. Enabled ...Disabled Setting this parameter to "Enable" allows you enable or disable the USB keyboard driver within the onboard BIOS. Parameter USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Onboard LAN function Onboard LAN Boot ROM IDE HDD Block Mode Onboard FDC Controller Description Options ...
...command and lets you use a USB mouse during POST or after boot if you enable or disable the USB mouse driver within the onboard BIOS. Disabled Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commpands or multiple sector read / write per sector the drive can support. Enabled ...Disabled Setting this parameter to "Enable" allows you enable or disable the USB keyboard driver within the onboard BIOS. Parameter USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Onboard LAN function Onboard LAN Boot ROM IDE HDD Block Mode Onboard FDC Controller Description Options ...
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... device's palette registers and the ISA VGA device's palette registers, permitting the palette registers of both VGA devices to the default settings. Disabled Enabled This BIOS can not boot. PnP/PCI Configuration The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Enabled - Chapter 2 35 Data read or written by the...
... device's palette registers and the ISA VGA device's palette registers, permitting the palette registers of both VGA devices to the default settings. Disabled Enabled This BIOS can not boot. PnP/PCI Configuration The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Enabled - Chapter 2 35 Data read or written by the...
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Load Default Settings The default settings are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for the most stable system performance. 38 Chapter 2 When you select the item, a message as below appears: Pressing Y (Yes) loads the BIOS default values for optimal performance of the mainboard.
Load Default Settings The default settings are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for the most stable system performance. 38 Chapter 2 When you select the item, a message as below appears: Pressing Y (Yes) loads the BIOS default values for optimal performance of the mainboard.
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The following dialogue box will discard all the changes you made and exit Setup. If you select Exit Without Saving, you will exit the BIOS utility. Select Y (Yes) to the main menu. Select N (No) to return to exit Setup. Chapter 2 41 Save & Exit Setup/Exit Without Saving If you select Save and Exit Setup, you will appear.
The following dialogue box will discard all the changes you made and exit Setup. If you select Exit Without Saving, you will exit the BIOS utility. Select Y (Yes) to the main menu. Select N (No) to return to exit Setup. Chapter 2 41 Save & Exit Setup/Exit Without Saving If you select Save and Exit Setup, you will appear.
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... screen, generates a check point code at port 80h or even halts the system if the error is fatal. The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that must be diagnosed and/or initialized by POST to the user. If POST discovers errors in numeric co-processor and cache memory subsystem...
... screen, generates a check point code at port 80h or even halts the system if the error is fatal. The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that must be diagnosed and/or initialized by POST to the user. If POST discovers errors in numeric co-processor and cache memory subsystem...
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.... Reserved Chapter 4 51 Initialize 8042 self-test 1. Disable PS/2 mouse interface (optional) 2. keep beeping the speaker. The following table describes the Acer common tasks carried out by a port & interface swap (optional) 3. Checkpoint CFh C0h C1h C3h C5h 0h1 02h 03h 04h 05h 06h 07h 08h...POST Check Points When POST executes a task, it uses a series of L2 cache (socket 7 or below) Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM Call chipset hook to copy BIOS back to E000 & F000 shadow RAM Expand the Xgroup codes locating in physical address 1000:0 Reserved Initial Superio_Early_Init switch Reserved ...
.... Reserved Chapter 4 51 Initialize 8042 self-test 1. Disable PS/2 mouse interface (optional) 2. keep beeping the speaker. The following table describes the Acer common tasks carried out by a port & interface swap (optional) 3. Checkpoint CFh C0h C1h C3h C5h 0h1 02h 03h 04h 05h 06h 07h 08h...POST Check Points When POST executes a task, it uses a series of L2 cache (socket 7 or below) Expand compressed BIOS code to DRAM Call chipset hook to copy BIOS back to E000 & F000 shadow RAM Expand the Xgroup codes locating in physical address 1000:0 Reserved Initial Superio_Early_Init switch Reserved ...
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...: • Enumerate PCI bus number • Assign memory & I/O resource • Search for a valid VGA device & VGA BIOS, and put it into chipset. Disable respective clock resource to check out interface in F000 for override. Reserved Program chipset default values ...Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is defined. Reserved Initial onboard clock generator if Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is not defined Onboard clock generator initialization. If Smos check- Prepare BIOS resource map for RTC minute. 2. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for ESCD & DMI support...
...: • Enumerate PCI bus number • Assign memory & I/O resource • Search for a valid VGA device & VGA BIOS, and put it into chipset. Disable respective clock resource to check out interface in F000 for override. Reserved Program chipset default values ...Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is defined. Reserved Initial onboard clock generator if Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is not defined Onboard clock generator initialization. If Smos check- Prepare BIOS resource map for RTC minute. 2. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for ESCD & DMI support...