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Contents Introduction 1-1 1 Motherboard Description 1-2 1.1 Features 1-2 1.1.1 Hardware 1-2 1.1.2 BIOS 1-6 1.1.3 Software 1-6 1.1.4 Accessories 1-6 1.2 Motherboard Installation 1-7 1.2.1 System Block Diagram 1-7 1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard 1-8 1.2.3 Quick Reference 1-9 1.3 CPU Installation 10 1.3.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket 370 1-10 1.3.2 CPU & System FAN 1-11 1.3.2.1 ...
Contents Introduction 1-1 1 Motherboard Description 1-2 1.1 Features 1-2 1.1.1 Hardware 1-2 1.1.2 BIOS 1-6 1.1.3 Software 1-6 1.1.4 Accessories 1-6 1.2 Motherboard Installation 1-7 1.2.1 System Block Diagram 1-7 1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard 1-8 1.2.3 Quick Reference 1-9 1.3 CPU Installation 10 1.3.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket 370 1-10 1.3.2 CPU & System FAN 1-11 1.3.2.1 ...
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Trouble Shooting 3-1 iii BIOS Setup 2-1 2.1 Main Menu 2-3 2.2 Standard CMOS Features 2-6 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features 2-9 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features 2-13 2.5 Integrated Peripherals 2-16 2.6 Power Management Setup 2-21 2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations 2-27 2.8 PC Health Status 2-31 2.9 Frequency Control 2-33 2.10 Load Optimized Defaults 2-34 2.11 Set Supervisor/User Password 2-35 2.12 Save & Exit Setup 2-37 2.13 Exit Without Saving 2-38 3. Contents 1.7.6.4 Telephony Audio Header: JTAD1 (Optional 1-31 2.
Trouble Shooting 3-1 iii BIOS Setup 2-1 2.1 Main Menu 2-3 2.2 Standard CMOS Features 2-6 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features 2-9 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features 2-13 2.5 Integrated Peripherals 2-16 2.6 Power Management Setup 2-21 2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations 2-27 2.8 PC Health Status 2-31 2.9 Frequency Control 2-33 2.10 Load Optimized Defaults 2-34 2.11 Set Supervisor/User Password 2-35 2.12 Save & Exit Setup 2-37 2.13 Exit Without Saving 2-38 3. Contents 1.7.6.4 Telephony Audio Header: JTAD1 (Optional 1-31 2.
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...; Supports synchronous DRAM (3.3V). − Supports a maximum memory size of 1.5GB with SDRAM. − 133MHz Bus frequency. Green Function − Supports power management operation via BIOS. − Power down timer from 1 min to 1.2 GHz CPU core speeds. − Supports 33MHz PCI Bus speed.
...; Supports synchronous DRAM (3.3V). − Supports a maximum memory size of 1.5GB with SDRAM. − 133MHz Bus frequency. Green Function − Supports power management operation via BIOS. − Power down timer from 1 min to 1.2 GHz CPU core speeds. − Supports 33MHz PCI Bus speed.
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... GART lookup control for host /AGP /PCI master accesses. − Windows 95 OSR-2 VXD and integrated Windows 98 / NT2000 /WINNT miniport driver support. 1.1.2 BIOS BIOS − AWARD legal & user-friendly BIOS. − Supports PnP functions. 1.1.3 Software Operating Systems − Offers the highest performance for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 31 / 95 / 98 / ME..., Novell, UNIX, SCO UNIT, LINUX and others. 1.1.4 Accessories − HDD Cable. − FDD Cable. − USB2 Cable (Optional). − CD for IDE / VGA Chip Driver, BIOS flash writer utility, Audio Driver. 1-6
... GART lookup control for host /AGP /PCI master accesses. − Windows 95 OSR-2 VXD and integrated Windows 98 / NT2000 /WINNT miniport driver support. 1.1.2 BIOS BIOS − AWARD legal & user-friendly BIOS. − Supports PnP functions. 1.1.3 Software Operating Systems − Offers the highest performance for Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 31 / 95 / 98 / ME..., Novell, UNIX, SCO UNIT, LINUX and others. 1.1.4 Accessories − HDD Cable. − FDD Cable. − USB2 Cable (Optional). − CD for IDE / VGA Chip Driver, BIOS flash writer utility, Audio Driver. 1-6
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Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.2 Motherboard Installation 1.2.1 System Block Diagram HOST BUS SOCKET 370 HOST BUS IDE IDE AMR AC' 97 CODEC AGP 2X/4X VIA VT82C694X/T M E M O RY 3 DIMM PCI BUS US B US B VT82C686B USB USB ISA BUS P CI P CI P CI P CI P CI FLASH BIOS Serial Port X2/ Parallel Port X1/ Game Port X1 ISA M6VCT ATX SUPPORTS 3 DIMMS SUPPORTS 1 4X AGP,5 PCI,1 AMR , 1 ISA SUPPORTS FRONT USB * 2 SUPPORTS STR FUNCTION 1-7
Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.2 Motherboard Installation 1.2.1 System Block Diagram HOST BUS SOCKET 370 HOST BUS IDE IDE AMR AC' 97 CODEC AGP 2X/4X VIA VT82C694X/T M E M O RY 3 DIMM PCI BUS US B US B VT82C686B USB USB ISA BUS P CI P CI P CI P CI P CI FLASH BIOS Serial Port X2/ Parallel Port X1/ Game Port X1 ISA M6VCT ATX SUPPORTS 3 DIMMS SUPPORTS 1 4X AGP,5 PCI,1 AMR , 1 ISA SUPPORTS FRONT USB * 2 SUPPORTS STR FUNCTION 1-7
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... and does not receive output from the audio subsystem. The LED will power down the monitor and the hard disk when not in the system BIOS and the APM driver must pull the Power Button pin to ground for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to an infrared...
... and does not receive output from the audio subsystem. The LED will power down the monitor and the hard disk when not in the system BIOS and the APM driver must pull the Power Button pin to ground for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to an infrared...
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... has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that the system will boot up to four hard disk drives, a CD-ROM, a 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices to IDE1. These connectors support the IDE hard disk cable provided. • IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always...
... has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that the system will boot up to four hard disk drives, a CD-ROM, a 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices to IDE1. These connectors support the IDE hard disk cable provided. • IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always...
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... modify the basic system configuration. The Setup program allows users to guide you through the process of this AWARD BIOS. 2-1 The BIOS provides critical low-level support for detailed fine-tuning of the Advanced Power Management (APM) specification. EPA Green PC Support This... AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.03 of an industry standard BIOS. Adding important has customized the Award BIOS™, but nonstandard, features such as virus and password protection as well as special support...
... modify the basic system configuration. The Setup program allows users to guide you through the process of this AWARD BIOS. 2-1 The BIOS provides critical low-level support for detailed fine-tuning of the Advanced Power Management (APM) specification. EPA Green PC Support This... AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.03 of an industry standard BIOS. Adding important has customized the Award BIOS™, but nonstandard, features such as virus and password protection as well as special support...
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...use the PageUp and PageDown keys to the item on Setup navigation keys Load previous values from CMOS Load the fail-safe defaults from BIOS default table Load the optimized defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit 2-2 DRAM Support SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) are supported. Quit ...and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Chapter 2 BIOS Setup PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. Supported CPUs This AWARD...
...use the PageUp and PageDown keys to the item on Setup navigation keys Load previous values from CMOS Load the fail-safe defaults from BIOS default table Load the optimized defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit 2-2 DRAM Support SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) are supported. Quit ...and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Chapter 2 BIOS Setup PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. Supported CPUs This AWARD...
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... Setup Utility-Copyright (C ) 1984-2000 Award Software CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency Control Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor ... Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Esc: Quit F9:Menu in BIOS F10: Save & Exit Setup : Select Item Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 2-3 The Main Menu allows you enter Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on board, for ...
... Setup Utility-Copyright (C ) 1984-2000 Award Software CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency Control Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor ... Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Esc: Quit F9:Menu in BIOS F10: Save & Exit Setup : Select Item Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... 2-3 The Main Menu allows you enter Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on board, for ...
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... This setup page includes IRQ Setting by user define or default. Frequency Control This setup page includes the CPU Host frequency control. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of power management features. Integrated Peripherals This section page includes all the items of chipset special...you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. 2-4 It allows you cannot boot the computer successfully, select the BIOS Setup options and try to configure a workable computer when something is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan speed.
... This setup page includes IRQ Setting by user define or default. Frequency Control This setup page includes the CPU Host frequency control. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of power management features. Integrated Peripherals This section page includes all the items of chipset special...you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. 2-4 It allows you cannot boot the computer successfully, select the BIOS Setup options and try to configure a workable computer when something is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan speed.
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Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. 2-5 Enter the password and then retype the password when prompted. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Set User Password You can specify both a User and a Supervisor password. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. When you select either password option, you are prompted for a 1-6-character password.
Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. 2-5 Enter the password and then retype the password when prompted. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Set User Password You can specify both a User and a Supervisor password. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. When you select either password option, you are prompted for a 1-6-character password.
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... one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in . Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2.2 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Figure 2.
... one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in . Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2.2 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Figure 2.
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... the sub menu of detailed options. IDE Secondary Master Options are in its sub menu. Press to enter the sub menu of detailed options. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Main Menu Selections This table shows the selections that you set the date. Note That the 'Day' automatically changes when you can make on...
... the sub menu of detailed options. IDE Secondary Master Options are in its sub menu. Press to enter the sub menu of detailed options. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Main Menu Selections This table shows the selections that you set the date. Note That the 'Day' automatically changes when you can make on...
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Displays the amount of conventional memory de-tected during boot up . Displays the amount of extended memory detected duting boot up . Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Item Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options All Errors No Errors All, but Keyboard All, but Diskette All, but Disk/Key N/A N/A N/A Description Select the situation in the system. 2-8 Display the total memory available in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you.
Displays the amount of conventional memory de-tected during boot up . Displays the amount of extended memory detected duting boot up . Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Item Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options All Errors No Errors All, but Keyboard All, but Diskette All, but Disk/Key N/A N/A N/A Description Select the situation in the system. 2-8 Display the total memory available in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you.
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... on OS Select For DRAM > 64 MB Non-OS2 screen and alarm beep Report No FDD For WIN 95 No Video BIOS Shadow Enabled C8000-CBFFF Shadow Disabled CC000-CFFFF Shadow Disabled D0000-D3FFF Shadow Disabled D4000-D7FFF Shadow Disabled D8000-DBFFF Shadow Disabled ...ESC :Exit F1 :General Help F5 :Previous Values F6 :Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults 2-9 Advanced BIOS Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning CPU Internal Cache Disabled ▲ Enabled Item Help External Cache Enabled Menu Level CPU L2 Cache...
... on OS Select For DRAM > 64 MB Non-OS2 screen and alarm beep Report No FDD For WIN 95 No Video BIOS Shadow Enabled C8000-CBFFF Shadow Disabled CC000-CFFFF Shadow Disabled D0000-D3FFF Shadow Disabled D4000-D7FFF Shadow Disabled D8000-DBFFF Shadow Disabled ...ESC :Exit F1 :General Help F5 :Previous Values F6 :Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults 2-9 Advanced BIOS Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning CPU Internal Cache Disabled ▲ Enabled Item Help External Cache Enabled Menu Level CPU L2 Cache...
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...CPU Internal Cache These two categories speed up the computer. Caching allows better performance. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Virus Warning This option allows you to write data into this function is set to access the boot sector of hard disk partition ... allows you to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table. Disabled (default) No warning message appears when anything attempts to Enable, BIOS will show a warning message on Self-Test (POST) after you to Enable or Disable the CPU's "Level 2" secondary cache. Enabled (default...
...CPU Internal Cache These two categories speed up the computer. Caching allows better performance. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Virus Warning This option allows you to write data into this function is set to access the boot sector of hard disk partition ... allows you to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table. Disabled (default) No warning message appears when anything attempts to Enable, BIOS will show a warning message on Self-Test (POST) after you to Enable or Disable the CPU's "Level 2" secondary cache. Enabled (default...
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... GateA20. On (default) Numpad is not entered at Main Menu and then you can swap the logical drive name assignments. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup First /Second/Third/Other Boot Device These BIOS attempts to enter password. Swap Floppy Drive If the system has two floppy drives, you will be asked to load the...
... GateA20. On (default) Numpad is not entered at Main Menu and then you can swap the logical drive name assignments. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup First /Second/Third/Other Boot Device These BIOS attempts to enter password. Swap Floppy Drive If the system has two floppy drives, you will be asked to load the...
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...system that is disabled, the system will be copied to select the item. 2-12 User does not have to RAM for faster execution. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup press , it will automatically enable the shadow RAM. Once the security is running with greater than 64MB of RAM on PCI... BIOS, BIOS will disable security. OS Selection for Win 98 or not. The Choices: Yes, No (default). C8000 - CFFFF Shadow / D0000 - DFFFF option - DFFFF Shadow Determines ...
...system that is disabled, the system will be copied to select the item. 2-12 User does not have to RAM for faster execution. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup press , it will automatically enable the shadow RAM. Once the security is running with greater than 64MB of RAM on PCI... BIOS, BIOS will disable security. OS Selection for Win 98 or not. The Choices: Yes, No (default). C8000 - CFFFF Shadow / D0000 - DFFFF option - DFFFF Shadow Determines ...
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... :Previous Values F6 :Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults DRAM Timing By SPD This item determines DRAM clock/timing follow SPD or not. Figure 4. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features This section allows you to system memory resources, such as DRAM and the external cache.
... :Previous Values F6 :Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults DRAM Timing By SPD This item determines DRAM clock/timing follow SPD or not. Figure 4. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features This section allows you to system memory resources, such as DRAM and the external cache.