Microsoft Computer Hardware G7VP2 User Manual

G7VP2  
Rev. B+  
System Board  
Users Manual  
37310911  
 
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against  
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential  
installation. 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  
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference  
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be  
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from  
that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for  
help.  
Notice:  
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the  
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority  
to operate the equipment.  
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with  
the emission limits.  
 
Table of Contents  
Chapter 1 - Introduction  
1.1 Features and Specifications.................................................................................. 6  
1.2 Package Checklist......................................................................................................... 10  
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation  
2.1 System Board Layout .............................................................................................  
2.2 System Memory.............................................................................................................  
2.3 DIP Switch and Jumper Settings of the Processors...................  
2.4 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data..........................................  
2.5 Jumper Settings for Power Supply Type...................................................  
2.6 Jumper Settings for ATX Power-On/Off Select...............................  
2.7 Jumper Settings for SDRAM Clock (DIMM)......................................  
2.8 Jumper Settings for Watchdog Timer.........................................................  
2.9 Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of the Ports  
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and Connectors............................................................................................................. 24  
Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility  
3.1 The Basic Input/Output System..................................................................... 34  
3.1.1 Standard CMOS Setup.................................................................... 34  
3.1.2 BIOS Features Setup.......................................................................... 38  
3.1.3 Chipset Features Setup.................................................................... 42  
3.1.4 Power Management Setup............................................................ 44  
3.1.5 PNP/PCI Configuration.................................................................... 48  
3.1.6 Load Fail-Safe Settings...................................................................... 50  
3.1.7 Load Optimal Settings...................................................................... 50  
3.1.8 Integrated Peripherals......................................................................... 50  
3.1.9 Supervisor Password.......................................................................... 54  
3.1.10 User Password......................................................................................... 54  
3.1.11 IDE HDD Auto Detection........................................................... 55  
3.1.12 Save & Exit Setup................................................................................. 56  
3.1.13 Exit Without Saving.............................................................................. 56  
 
Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares  
4.1 Desktop Management Interface....................................................................  
4.2 System Health Monitor Utility..........................................................................  
4.3 Drivers...................................................................................................................................  
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Appendix A - Identifying Processors  
A.1 Intel Processors............................................................................................................. 62  
A.2 Cyrix Processors.......................................................................................................... 62  
A.3 IBM Processors............................................................................................................. 63  
A.4 AMD Processors......................................................................................................... 63  
A.5 IDT Processors............................................................................................................. 64  
Appendix B - System Error Message  
B.1 POST Beep....................................................................................................................... 65  
B.2 Error Messages.............................................................................................................. 65  
Appendix C - Troubleshooting  
C.1 Troubleshooting Checklist.................................................................................... 67  
 
Chapter 1 - Introduction  
1.1 Features and Specifications  
1.1.1 Features  
Chipset  
• VIA Apollo 598MVP AGP system chipset  
Processor  
The system board is equipped with a switching voltage regulator  
that supports 2.0V to 3.5V core voltage for various processors.  
• AMD® K5 PR90/PR100/PR120/PR133/PR166, K6-166/200/233/  
266/300, K6-2/250/266/300/333/350/366/380/400 or K6-III/  
400  
• Intel Pentium 90/100/120/133/150/166/200MHz or Intel  
Pentium processor with MMXTM technology-166/200/233MHz  
• Cyrix® 6x86L PR150+/PR166+/PR200+, 6x86MX-PR166/  
PR200/PR233/PR266 or M II-300/333/350/400  
• IBM® 6x86MX-PR200/PR233/PR266/PR300/PR333  
• IDT® C6-180/200/225/240 or WinChip2-200/225/233/240/  
266/300  
System Memory  
The system board supports 8MB to 256MB of memory. It is  
equipped with two DIMM sockets. The 168-pin DIMM sockets use  
x64 EDO (60/70ns), SDRAM (10/12/13ns) or PC SDRAM (PC-  
100 SDRAM for 100MHz external system bus clock processors),  
3.3V.  
DIMMs  
1MBx64  
2MBx64  
4MBx64  
8MBx64  
16MBx64  
Memory Size  
8MB  
16MB  
32MB  
64MB  
128MB  
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Introduction  
Level 2 Cache Memory  
• 512KB pipeline burst, direct map write-back cache installed on  
the system board.  
Expansion Slots  
The system board is equipped with 1 dedicated PCI slot, 5  
dedicated 16-bit ISA slots and 1 shared PCI/ISA slot. All PCI and  
ISA slots are bus masters.  
Desktop Management Interface (DMI)  
The system board comes with a DMI 2.0 built into the BIOS. The  
DMI utility in the BIOS automatically records various information  
about your system configuration and stores these information in the  
DMI pool, which is a part of the system board's Plug and Play  
BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is  
designed to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of  
computer systems easier. Refer to Chapter 4 for instructions on  
using the DMI utility.  
Connectors  
• 2 connectors for external USB ports  
• 1 connector for IrDA interface  
• 2 serial ports  
• 1 parallel port  
• 2 IDE connectors  
• 1 floppy connector  
• 1 PS/2 mouse port  
• 1 PS/2 or AT keyboard port  
• 1 5-pin AT keyboard connector  
• 1 20-pin ATX power supply connector  
• 1 12-pin standard AT power supply connector  
PCI Bus Master IDE Controller  
Two PCI IDE interfaces support up to four IDE devices  
• Ultra DMA/33 supported (Synchronous Ultra DMA mode -  
data transfer rate up to a maximum of 33MB/sec.)  
• PIO Mode 3 and Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up  
to 16.6MB/sec.)  
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Introduction  
• Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer  
• Supports ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120, ZIP and SCSI sequential  
boot-up  
IrDA Interface  
The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless  
connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. It  
supports infrared peripheral devices that meet the ASKIR or HPSIR  
standard.  
USB Ports  
The system board is equipped with two connectors for external  
USB ports. USB allows data exchange between your computer and  
a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play  
peripherals.  
BIOS  
• Award BIOS,Windows 95/98 Plug and Play compatible  
• Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades  
1.1.2 Intelligence  
Monitors Processor Temperature and Overheat Alarm  
The system board is able to detect the temperature of the  
processor. An alarm will sound in case of processor overheat.  
Monitors Processor/Chassis Fan Speed and Failure Alarm  
The system board is able to detect the fan speed (RPM-Revolutions  
Per Minute) of the processor and chassis fans, and alerts you to  
attend to any irregularity that may damage your system.  
Monitors Power Voltages and Failure Alarm  
The system board is able to detect the output voltage of the power  
supply. An alarm will sound warning you of voltage irregularity.  
Automatic Fan Control  
With the system’s power switched on, the processor’s fan will rotate  
only if the temperature of the processor is over 25oC.  
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Introduction  
Dual Function Power Button (ATX power supply only)  
Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch will allow  
your system to enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode.  
RTC Timer to Power-on the System (ATX power supply only)  
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to  
automatically power-on on the set date and time.  
Watchdog Timer  
The system board is designed for Industrial PC applications. It  
supports the Watchdog Timer function allowing your application to  
regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system  
hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that  
your system will continue to operate. Refer to “Jumper Settings for  
Watchdog Timer” in chapter 2 of this manual for more information.  
• 8 step counter (0.5/1/2/4/8/16/32/64 sec)  
Virus Protection  
Most viruses today destroy data stored in hard drives. The system  
board is designed to protect the boot sector and partition table of  
your hard disk drive.  
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Introduction  
1.2 Package Checklist  
The system board package contains the following items:  
þ
þ
þ
The system board  
A user’s manual  
Serial, mouse and printer port cables  
Option 1:  
- One card-edge bracket with a 9-pin and 25-pin serial port  
cables  
- One card-edge bracket with a 25-pin printer port cable and  
a PS/2 mouse port cable  
Option 2:  
- One card-edge bracket with two 9-pin serial port cables  
and a PS/2 mouse port cable  
- One 25-pin printer port cable for chassis mounting  
One 40-pin IDE hard disk cable  
One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable  
One CD  
þ
þ
þ
¨
One card-edge bracket with two USB ports (optional)  
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your  
dealer or sales representative for assistance.  
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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation  
2.1 System Board Layout  
square denotes pin 1  
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Hardware Installation  
2.2 System Memory  
2.3 DIP Switch and Jumper Settings of the  
Processors  
Make sure SW1 and JP5 are set correctly before applying power or  
you may damage the processor or system board. There are 10  
switches on SW1. The black rectangle in the diagram denotes the  
part that is protruding, the “adjustable” switch.  
In the example on the right:  
Switch 1: Off Switch 6: Off  
Switch 2: On Switch 7: Off  
Switch 3: On Switch 8: Off  
Switch 4: On Switch 9: Off  
Switch 5: On Switch 10: On  
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DIP Switch Settings for Intel Processors  
Intel Processors  
SW1: 1-6  
Intel Processors  
SW1: 1-6  
166MHz -  
66MHz - 2.5x  
90MHz -  
60MHz - 1.5x  
200MHz -  
66MHz - 3x  
100MHz -  
66MHz - 1.5x  
120MHz -  
60MHz - 2x  
MMX166MHz* -  
66MHz - 2.5x  
133MHz -  
66MHz - 2x  
MMX200MHz -  
66MHz - 3x  
MMX233MHz -  
66MHz - 3.5x  
150MHz -  
60MHz - 2.5x  
* Default  
DIP Switch Settings for Cyrix Processors  
Cyrix Processors  
SW1: 1-6  
SW1: 1-6  
Cyrix Processors  
6x86MX-PR266 -  
83MHz - 2.5x  
6x86L PR150+ -  
60MHz - 2x  
6x86L PR166+ -  
66MHz - 2x  
M II-300 -  
66MHz - 3.5x  
6x86L PR200+ -  
75MHz - 2x  
M II-300 -  
75MHz - 3x  
6x86MX-PR166 -  
60MHz - 2.5x  
M II-333 -  
83MHz - 3x  
6x86MX-PR200 -  
66MHz - 2.5x  
M II-350 -  
100MHz - 3x  
6x86MX-PR233 -  
75MHz - 2.5x  
M II-400 -  
100MHz - 3.5x  
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DIP Switch Settings for IBM Processors  
IBM Processors  
SW1: 1-6  
IBM Processors  
SW1: 1-6  
6x86MX-PR200 -  
66MHz - 2.5x  
6x86MX-PR300 -  
66MHz - 3.5x  
6x86MX-PR233 -  
75MHz - 2.5x  
6x86MX-PR300 -  
75MHz - 3x  
6x86MX-PR266 -  
83MHz - 2.5x  
6x86MX-PR333 -  
83MHz - 3x  
DIP Switch Settings for IDT Processors  
IDT Processors  
SW1: 1-6  
IDT Processors  
SW1: 1-6  
WinChip2-225 -  
75MHz - 3x  
C6-180 -  
60MHz - 3x  
C6-200 -  
66MHz - 3x  
WinChip2-233 -  
66MHz - 3.5x  
C6-225 -  
75MHz - 3x  
WinChip2-240 -  
60MHz - 4x  
C6-240 -  
60MHz - 4x  
WinChip2-266 -  
100MHz - 2.33x  
WinChip2-200 -  
66MHz - 3x  
WinChip2-300 -  
100MHz - 2.5x  
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DIP Switch Settings for AMD Processors  
AMD Processors  
SW1: 1-6  
SW1: 1-6  
AMD Processors  
K5 PR90 -  
60MHz - 1.5x  
K6-2/266 -  
66MHz - 4x  
K6-2/300 -  
66MHz - 4.5x  
K5 PR100 -  
66MHz - 1.5x  
K5 PR120 -  
60MHz - 2x  
K6-2/300 -  
100MHz - 3x  
K5 PR133 -  
66MHz - 2x  
K6-2/333 -  
66MHz - 5x  
K5 PR166 -  
66MHz - 2.5x  
K6-2/333 -  
95MHz - 3.5x  
K6-166 -  
66MHz - 2.5x  
K6-2/350 -  
100MHz - 3.5x  
K6-200 -  
66MHz - 3x  
K6-2/366 -  
66MHz - 5.5x  
K6-233 -  
66MHz - 3.5x  
K6-2/380 -  
95MHz - 4x  
K6-266 -  
66MHz - 4x  
K6-2/400 -  
100MHz - 4x  
K6-300 -  
66MHz - 4.5x  
K6-III/400 -  
100MHz - 4x  
K6-2/250 -  
100MHz - 2.5x  
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External System Bus Clock / Frequency Ratio - DIP Switch Settings  
If the processor you are using is not shown in the previous tables,  
please refer to the following tables and set SW1 according to the  
external system bus clock and frequency ratio of your processor.  
External System Bus Clock Settings  
External System Bus Clock  
SW1: 1-3  
External System Bus Clock  
SW1: 1-3  
60MHz  
83MHz  
66MHz  
95MHz  
75MHz  
100MHz  
Warning:  
We do not guarantee that 75MHz, 83MHz, 95MHz and  
100MHz external system bus clock processors will work with all  
types of add-in cards, memory modules or other devices.  
Frequency Ratio Settings for Intel, Cyrix, IBM and AMD  
Processors  
SW1: 4-6  
Frequency Ratio  
Frequency Ratio  
SW1: 4-6  
1.5x / 3.5x  
4x  
2x  
4.5x  
5x  
2.5x  
3x  
5.5x  
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Frequency Ratio Settings for IDT Processors  
Frequency Ratio  
SW1: 4-6  
Frequency Ratio  
SW1: 4-6  
3.5x  
4x  
2x / 3.3x  
4.5x  
2.33x / 5x  
2.66x / 5.5x  
2.5x  
3x  
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DIP Switch and Jumper Settings for Core Voltage  
Voltage  
JP5  
Voltage  
SW1: 7-10  
JP5  
SW1: 7-10  
2.8V  
2.0V  
2.9V  
2.1V  
2.2V  
2.3V  
3.0V  
3.1V  
3.2V  
3.3V  
2.4V  
2.5V  
3.4V  
3.5V  
2.6V  
2.7V  
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2.4 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data  
Jumper JP1  
Clear CMOS Data  
If, for some reason, the CMOS  
data becomes corrupted, the  
system can be reconfigured with  
the default values stored in the  
ROM BIOS. To load the default  
values, power off your system  
and unplug the power cord. If  
you are using an AT power  
supply, you do not need to  
unplug the power cord. Set JP1  
pins 1 and 2 to On. Wait for a  
few seconds and set JP1 back  
to its default setting, pins 2 and 3 On.You may now plug the power  
cord and power-on your system.  
3
2
1
3
2
1
1-2 On:  
Clear CMOS Data  
2-3 On: Normal  
(default)  
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2.5 Jumper Settings for Power Supply Type  
Jumper JP2  
Power SupplyType  
The Baby AT form factor  
system board is designed to fit  
into an ATX form factor chassis.  
It is equipped with ATX and AT  
power supply connectors. Set  
JP2 according to the type of  
power supply installed.  
ATX Power Supply  
If you are using an ATX power  
supply, set pins 1 and 2 to On  
then set jumper JPP according  
to the method you would like the computer to power-on/off.  
Important:  
If JPP pins 2 and 3 is set to On, that is using the AC power to  
power on/off the computer, make sure JP2 pins 1, 2 and 3 is  
set to Off. Refer to the next section (Jumper Settings for ATX  
Power-On/Off Select) for more information.  
AT Power Supply  
If you are using an AT power supply, set pins 2 and 3 to On. You  
do not need to set jumper JPP because this jumper is applicable  
only for computers using an ATX power supply.  
1
2
3
1
2
1
2
3
3
2-3 On:  
AT Power Supply  
(default)  
1-2-3 Off:  
When jumper JPP is  
set at 2-3 On  
1-2 On:  
ATX Power Supply  
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2.6 Jumper Settings for ATX Power-On/Off Select  
(ATX power supply only)  
Jumper JPP  
ATX Power-On/Off Select  
Jumper JPP is used to select the  
method of powering-on/off a  
computer that is using an ATX  
power supply.  
Pins 1 and 2 On (ATX Power)  
Uses the power button to  
power-on the computer. To  
power-off the computer, you can  
either press the power button  
or execute the Shut Down  
command in the Windows 95/  
98 operating system. If you are using the Shut Down command,  
make sure “Software Power-offin the Chipset Features Setup of  
the Award BIOS is set to Enabled. Refer to chapter 3 of this manual  
for more information.  
Pins 2 and 3 On (AC Power)  
As long as the AC power is On, the computer will always be in its  
power-on state and will power-off only when the AC power is Off  
or disconnected from the computer.The advantage of this setting is  
when power returns after a power failure, the computer will continue  
to operate.  
Important:  
If you wish to use the AC power to power on/off the computer,  
make sure JP2 pins 1, 2 and 3 is set to Off.  
1
2
3
1
2
3
2-3 On: AC Power  
1-2 On: ATX Power  
(default)  
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2.7 Jumper Settings for SDRAM Clock (DIMM)  
Jumper JP4  
SDRAM Clock  
JP4 is used to set the SDRAM’s  
clock according to the CPU  
clock or AGP clock. If you are  
using PC-100 SDRAM DIMMs,  
it is recommended that you set  
the SDRAM clock according to  
the CPU clock (2-3 On). This  
setting will provide better  
system performance specially  
when used with 75/83/95/  
100MHz processors. However, if  
you encounter compatibility  
problems with PC-100 SDRAM DIMMs or you are using EDO /  
PC-66 SDRAM DIMMs, set the SDRAM clock according to the AGP  
clock (1-2 On).  
3
2
1
3
2
1
1-2 On:  
SDRAM CLK = AGP CLK  
(default)  
2-3 On:  
SDRAM CLK = CPU CLK  
SDRAM CLK AGP CLK CPU CLK SDRAM CLK AGP CLK  
CPU CLK  
60MHz  
66MHz  
75MHz  
83MHz  
95MHz  
100MHz  
60MHz  
66MHz  
75MHz  
83MHz  
95MHz  
100MHz  
60MHz  
66MHz  
75MHz  
83MHz  
95MHz  
100MHz  
60MHz  
66MHz  
60MHz  
66MHz  
66MHz  
66MHz  
60MHz  
66MHz  
60MHz  
66MHz  
66MHz  
66MHz  
60MHz  
66MHz  
60MHz  
66MHz  
66MHz  
66MHz  
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2.8 Jumper Settings for Watchdog Timer  
Jumper JP10  
Watchdog Timer  
The  
system  
board  
supports the Watchdog  
Timer function. It allows  
your application to  
regularly “clear” the system  
at the set time interval. If  
the system hangs or fails  
to function, it will reset at  
the set time interval so  
that your system will  
continue to operate. You  
may set the time interval  
in 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 or 64 sec.  
Time  
0.5 sec  
1 sec  
3-4  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
5-6  
On  
On  
On  
On  
Off  
Off  
Off  
Off  
1-2  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
On  
Off  
2 sec  
4 sec  
8 sec  
16 sec  
32 sec  
64 sec  
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2.9 Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of  
the Ports and Connectors  
2.9.1 Serial Ports  
The built-in serial ports are RS-232C asynchronous communication  
ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with  
modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial  
devices.You can set the serial ports’ I/O address in the Integrated  
Peripherals setup of the Award BIOS.  
Connecting the Serial Ports  
Two serial port cables mounted on  
a card-edge bracket are provided  
with the system board. Connect  
one serial port cable to connector  
J4 for COM 1 primary serial port  
and the other serial port cable to  
connector J5 for the COM 2  
secondary serial port. Make sure  
the colored stripes on the ribbon  
cables are aligned with pins 1 of  
connectors J4 and J5. Mount the  
card-edge bracket to the system  
chassis.  
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2.9.2 Keyboard Port/Connector  
The system board allows you to connect a standard AT keyboard  
by connecting it to the standard AT keyboard port or the 5-pin  
connector at location J14.  
AT keyboard port  
J14  
AT keyboard connector  
Pin  
1
Function  
CLK  
2
Data  
3
N. C.  
Ground  
Vcc  
4
5
25  
 
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2.9.3 PS/2 Mouse Port  
The PS/2 mouse port is a 6-pin connector on the system board.  
Attach the 6-pin mouse port cable, which is mounted on a card-  
edge bracket, to connector J1. Make sure the red wire on the PS/2  
mouse connector is aligned with pin 1 of connector J1. Mount the  
card-edge bracket to the system chassis.  
Pin  
1
Function  
Mouse Data  
Reserved  
Ground  
2
3
4
+5V  
5
Mouse Clock  
Reserved  
6
2.9.4 Parallel Port  
The system board has a stan-  
dard printer port for interfacing  
your PC to a parallel printer. It  
supports SPP, ECP and EPP  
modes. You can set the port’s  
mode in the Integrated Peripher-  
als setup of the Award BIOS.  
Connecting the Parallel Printer  
Port  
Attach the DB-25 printer port  
cable to connector J9 on the  
system board. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable  
aligns with pin 1 of J9. Use a small nutdriver to mount the cable  
into a DB-25 cutout in the system chassis. If your printer port cable  
is attached to a card-edge bracket, connect the cable to connector  
J9 on the system board and mount the card-edge bracket to the  
system chassis.  
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2.9.5 Floppy Disk Drive Controller  
1. Install the 34-pin header  
connector into the shrouded  
floppy disk header (J11) on  
the system board. The  
colored edge of the ribbon  
should be aligned with pin 1  
of connector J11.  
2. Install the other 34-pin  
header connector(s) into the  
disk drive(s). Align the  
colored edge of the daisy  
chained ribbon cable with  
pin 1 of the drive edge connector(s). The end-most connector  
should be attached to the drive you want to designate as Drive  
A.  
2.9.6 IDE Hard Disk Interface  
1. If you are connecting  
two hard drives, install  
the 40-pin connector of  
the IDE cable into the  
primary shrouded IDE  
header (connector J10).  
If you are adding a third  
or fourth IDE device,  
install the 40-pin  
connector of the other  
IDE cable into the  
secondary shrouded IDE  
header (connector J12).  
2. Install the other 40-pin header connector(s) into the device with  
the colored edge of the ribbon cable aligned with pin 1 of the  
drive edge connector(s).  
Note:  
Refer to your disk drive user’s manual for information about  
selecting proper drive switch settings.  
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Adding a Second IDE Hard Drive  
When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the  
other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive  
manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives.  
We recommend that you use Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA-3 and  
Ultra DMA hard drives be from the same manufacturer. In a few  
cases, drives from two different manufacturers will not function  
properly when used together.The problem lies in the hard drives, not  
the system board.  
Important:  
If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROM  
drive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM drive  
to Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be recognized  
and cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master mode.  
2.9.7 Universal Serial Bus Ports  
The system board is equipped with two headers, at locations J2 and  
J3 on the system board, for external USB ports. USB allows data  
exchange between your computer and a wide range of  
simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.  
You must have the proper drivers installed in your operating system  
to use these ports. Refer to your operating system’s manual or  
documentation.  
J2  
+5V  
J3  
+5V  
Pin  
1
-Data  
2
-Data  
+Data  
3
+Data  
Ground Ground  
Key  
Ground  
4
5
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Connecting the USB Ports  
As an option, one card-edge bracket mounted with two USB port  
cables may be provided with the system board. The ends of the  
cables are attached to a connector. Connect the USB cable  
connector to J2 and J3 on the system board.The USB port cables  
can be inserted only if pin 1 of the cable (red wire) is aligned with  
pin 1 of J2 and J3. Pin 5 of J3 has been removed and the hole in  
the USB cable connector, which corresponds to pin 5, has been  
plugged to prevent incorrectly inserting the connector. Mount the  
card-edge bracket to the system chassis.  
2.9.8 IrDA Connector  
The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless  
connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. Connect  
your IrDA cable to connector J6 on the system board. Make sure  
“Onboard UART 2 Mode” in the Integrated Peripherals setup of the  
Award BIOS is set to the type of IrDA standard supported by your  
IrDA peripheral/device.  
You must have the proper drivers installed in your operating system  
to use this connector. Refer to your operating system’s manual or  
documentation.  
Pin  
1
Function  
IRTX  
2
Ground  
IRRX  
3
4
IRR3  
5
Vcc  
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2.9.9 CPU Fan Connector  
The processor must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink.  
Connect the CPU fan to the 3-pin fan connector at location J8 on  
the system board.  
Pin  
1
Function  
GND  
2
+12V  
Sense  
3
2.9.10 Chassis Fan Connector  
The system board is equipped with a chassis fan connector. If you  
are installing a fan in the system unit, connect the fan’s connector to  
location J7 on the system board. The fan will provide adequate  
airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the processor.  
Pin  
1
Function  
GND  
2
+12V  
Sense  
3
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2.9.11 J13 (LEDs and Switches)  
SP-LED - ATX 5VSB Standby LED  
This LED will light when the 5VSB power is active.  
ATX-SW - ATX Power Switch  
Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch is a “dual  
function power button” that will allow your system to enter the Soft-  
Off or Suspend mode. Refer to “Soft-Off By PWRBTN” in the Power  
Management Setup (Chapter 3) of the Award BIOS.  
HD-LED - Primary/Secondary IDE LED  
This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.  
G-LED - Green LED  
This LED will light when the system is in the Suspend mode.  
G-SW - Green Switch  
This switch will allow your system to enter the Suspend mode. To  
wake up the system, “PM Events” in the Power Management Setup  
(Chapter 3) must be enabled so that access to the specified IRQ  
will allow the system to wake up completely from the Suspend  
mode.  
H-RST - Reset Switch  
This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the  
system thus prolonging the life of the power supply or system.  
SPEAKER - Speaker Connector  
This connects to the speaker installed in the system chassis.  
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KEYLOCK - Keylock and Power LED Connector  
This is used to connect to the keyboard lock of the system chassis.  
Use pins 24 to 26 to connect to the Power LED.  
Pin  
Pin Assignment  
SP-LED  
(ATX 5VSB Standby LED)  
1
2
ATX Power  
Ground  
3
N. C.  
ATX-SW  
(ATX power switch)  
4
5
PWRBT  
Ground  
6
N. C.  
HD-LED  
(Primary/Secondary IDE LED)  
7
8
HDD  
HDD LED Power  
9
N. C.  
G-LED  
(Green LED)  
10  
11  
Green LED Power  
Green  
12  
N. C.  
G-SW  
(Green switch)  
13  
14  
SMI  
Ground  
15  
N. C.  
H-RST  
(Reset switch)  
16  
17  
H/W Reset  
Ground  
18  
N. C.  
SPEAKER  
(Speaker connector)  
19  
20  
21  
22  
Speaker Power  
Ground  
N. C.  
Speaker  
23  
N. C.  
KEYLOCK  
(Keylock and Power LED  
connector)  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
LED Power  
N.C.  
Ground  
Keylock  
Ground  
Use pins 24 to 26  
for the Power LED.  
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2.9.12 Power Supply Connectors  
PL1  
PL2  
The pin assignment of the ATX power connector is shown below.  
Pin Function Pin  
Function  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3.3V/14A 11  
3.3V/14A  
3.3V/14A 12 -12V  
Ground  
+5V  
13  
14  
Ground  
PS-ON  
Ground  
+5V  
15 Ground  
16  
17  
18  
Ground  
Ground  
-5V  
Ground  
PW-OK  
5VSB  
19 +5V  
20  
10 +12V  
+5V  
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Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility  
3.1 The Basic Input/Output System  
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care  
of the basic level of communication between the processor and  
peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contain codes for various  
advanced features found in this system board.This chapter explains  
the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS.  
After you power up your system, the BIOS message appears on  
your screen and the memory count begins. After the memory test,  
the following message will appear on the screen:  
Press DEL to enter setup  
If the message disappears before you respond, restart your system  
or press the “Reset” button. You may also restart the system by  
pressing the <Ctrl> <Alt> and <Del> keys simultaneously.  
When you press <Del>, the main program screen will appear.  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS  
CMOS SETUP UTILITY  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
STANDARD CMOS SETUP  
BIOS FEATURES SETUP  
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS  
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD  
USER PASSWORD  
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION  
SAVE & EXIT SETUP  
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP  
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP  
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION  
LOAD FAIL-SAFE SETTINGS  
LOAD OPTIMAL SETTINGS  
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING  
:
:
Quit  
:
:
Select Item  
Change Color  
Esc  
F10  
↑↓→←  
(Shift) F2  
Save & Exit Setup  
3.1.1 Standard CMOS Setup  
Use the arrow keys to highlight “Standard CMOS Setup” and press  
<Enter>. A screen similar to the one on the next page will appear.  
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ROM PCI/ISA BIOS  
STANDARD CMOS SETUP  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, Jul 17 1998  
Time (hh:mm:ss) : 13: 27: 50  
HARD DISKS  
Primary Master  
Primary Slave  
Secondary Master  
Secondary Slave  
TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE  
:
:
:
:
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Drive A  
Drive B  
:
:
1.44M, 3.5 in.  
None  
Base Memory  
:
640K  
Extended Memory : 64512K  
Other Memory : 384K  
Total Memory : 65536K  
Video  
Halt on  
:
:
EGA/VGA  
All Errors  
:
:
Quit  
:
:
Select Item  
Change  
Esc  
F10  
PU/PD/+/-  
:
Modify  
↑↓→←  
(Shift)F2  
Save & Exit Setup  
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be  
identical to this one.  
Date  
The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays  
a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month, from  
January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year  
displays the year, from 1994 to 2079.  
Time  
The time format is <hour>, <minute>, <second>.The time is based  
on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.  
Hour displays hours from 00 to 23. Minute displays minutes from 00  
to 59. Second displays seconds from 00 to 59.  
Primary Master, Primary Slave, Secondary Master and Secondary Slave  
These categories allow you to enter the appropriate specifications for  
the type of hard disk drive(s) installed in your system. Press <PgUp>  
or <PgDn> to select a numbered hard disk type or type the number  
and press <Enter>.The hard disk will not work properly if you enter  
improper information for this category. You can use Type “User” to  
define your own drive type manually.This information should be included  
in the documentation from your hard disk vendor. If you select Type  
”Auto”, the BIOS will auto-detect the HDD & CD-ROM drive at the  
POST stage and show the IDE for the HDD & CD-ROM drive. If a  
hard disk has not been installed, select “None” and press <Enter>.  
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Drive A and Drive B  
These categories identify the types of floppy disk drives installed.  
None  
No floppy drive is installed  
360K, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. standard drive; 360KB capacity  
1.2M, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. AT-type high-density drive; 1.2MB  
capacity  
720K, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 720KB capacity  
1.44M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 1.44MB capacity  
2.88M, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in. double-sided drive; 2.88MB capacity  
Video  
This category selects the type of video adapter used for the primary  
system monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do  
not have to select the type in Setup.The default setting is EGA/VGA  
(BIOS default, Setup default).  
EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For  
EGA,VGA, SVGA and PGA monitor adapters.  
CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 40-column mode.  
CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 80-column mode.  
Mono  
Monochrome adapter. Includes high resolution  
monochrome adapters.  
Halt On  
This category determines whether the system will stop if an error is  
detected during power up. The default setting is All Errors (BIOS  
default, Setup default).  
No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors detected.  
All Errors The system boot will stop whenever the BIOS detects  
a non-fatal error.  
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard  
error; it will stop for all other errors.  
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error;  
it will stop for all other errors.  
All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a disk or  
keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors.  
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Memory  
The base memory size, extended memory size and the other memory  
size cannot be altered; your computer automatically detects and displays  
them.  
Base Memory The POST will determine the amount of base (or  
conventional) memory installed in the system.The  
value of the base memory is typically 512K for  
systems with 512K memory installed on the  
motherboard or 640K for systems with 640K or  
more memory installed on the motherboard.  
Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended  
memory is present during the POST.This is the  
amount of memory located above 1MB in the  
CPU’s memory address map.  
Other Memory This refers to the memory located in the 640K to  
1024K address space.This is the memory that can  
be used for different applications. DOS uses this  
area to load device drivers in an effort to keep as  
much base memory free for application programs.  
The BIOS is the most frequent user of this RAM  
area since this is where it shadows the ROM.  
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3.1.2 BIOS Features Setup  
The BIOS Features Setup allows you to configure your system for  
basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system  
board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your  
system or let you set some features according to your preference.  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS  
BIOS FEATURES SETUP  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
Virus Warning  
: Disabled  
: Enabled  
: Enabled  
: Enabled  
Video BIOS Shadow  
: Enabled  
CPU Internal Cache  
External Cache  
C8000-CBFFF Shadow : Disabled  
CC000-CFFFF Shadow : Disabled  
D0000-D3FFF Shadow : Disabled  
Quick Power On Self Test  
Boot Sequence  
: A, C, SCSI D4000-D7FFF Shadow : Disabled  
Swap Floppy Drive  
Boot Up Floppy Seek  
Boot Up NumLock Status  
Memory ECC Function  
Typematic Rate Setting  
: Disabled  
: Disabled  
: On  
: Disabled  
: Disabled  
D8000-DBFFF Shadow : Disabled  
DC000-DFFFF Shadow : Disabled  
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) : 6  
Typematic Delay (Msec)  
Security Option  
: 250  
: Setup  
ESC  
F1  
F5  
F6  
F7  
:
:
:
:
:
Quit  
Help  
↑↓→←  
:
:
:
Select Item  
Modify  
Color  
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop  
: Disabled  
PU/PD/+/-  
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB : Non-OS2  
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability : Disabled  
Old Values (Shift) F2  
Load Fail-Safe Settings  
Load Optimal Settings  
The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be  
identical to this one.  
Virus Warning  
This category protects the boot sector and partition table of your hard  
disk drive.When this item is enabled, the Award BIOS will monitor the  
boot sector and partition table of the hard disk drive. If an attempt  
is made to write to the boot sector or partition table of the hard disk  
drive, the BIOS will halt the system and an error message will appear.  
After seeing the error message, if necessary, you will be able to run  
an anti-virus program to locate and remove the problem before any  
damage is done.  
Many disk diagnostic programs which attempt to access the boot  
sector table will cause the warning message to appear. If you are  
running such a program, we recommend that you first disable this  
category. Also, disable this category if you are installing or running  
certain operating systems like Windows® 95/98 or the operating  
system may not install nor work.  
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CPU Internal Cache and External Cache  
These categories speed up the memory access. The default value is  
enabled. Enable the External Cache for better performance.  
Quick Power On Self Test  
This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power  
on your system.When Enabled, the BIOS will shorten or skip some  
check items during POST.  
Boot Sequence  
This category determines which drive to search first for the disk  
operating system.The default is A, C, SCSI.The options are:  
A, C, SCSI;  
D,A, SCSI;  
SCSI, C, A;  
C,A, SCSI;  
E, A, SCSI;  
C only;  
C, CDROM, A;  
F,A, SCSI;  
LS/ZIP, C.  
CDROM, C, A;  
SCSI, A, C;  
Swap Floppy Drive  
When this option is enabled and the system is booting from the floppy  
drive, the system will boot from drive B instead of drive A.When this  
option is disabled and the system is booting from the floppy drive, the  
system will boot from drive A.You must have two floppy drives to  
use this function.  
Boot Up Floppy Seek  
When enabled, the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive installed  
is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that the BIOS cannot distinguish between 720K,  
1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M drive types as they are all 80 tracks. When  
disabled, the BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by  
track number. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive  
installed is 360KB.  
Boot Up NumLock Status  
This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad.  
By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function  
of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the  
function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys.  
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Memory ECC Function  
If you are using x72 (72-bit) DIMMs, which are DIMMs that support  
the ECC (Error Checking and Correction) function, set this field to  
Enabled.  
Typematic Rate Setting  
When disabled, continually holding down a key on your keyboard will  
cause the BIOS to report that the key is down. When the typematic  
rate is enabled, the BIOS will not only report that the key is down,  
but will first wait for a moment, and, if the key is still down, it will begin  
to report that the key has been depressed repeatedly. For example,  
you would use such a feature to accelerate cursor movements with  
the arrow keys.  
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)  
This selection allows you to select the rate at which the keys are  
accelerated.  
Typematic Delay (Msec)  
This selection allows you to select the delay between when the key  
was first depressed and when the acceleration begins.  
Security Option  
System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be  
denied if the correct password is not entered at the  
prompt.  
Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied  
if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.  
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop  
It determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA Cards can work with  
PCI/VGA or not.The default value is Disabled.  
Enabled PCI/VGA working with MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards.  
Disabled PCI/VGA not working with MPEG ISA/VESA VGA  
cards.  
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OS Select for DRAM > 64MB  
This item allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in  
OS/2.The options are: Non-OS/2 and OS/2.  
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability  
The system board supports SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and  
Reporting Technology) hard drives. SMART is a reliability prediction  
technology for ATA/IDE and SCSI drives.The drive will provide sufficient  
notice to the system or user to backup data prior to the drive’s failure.  
The default is Disabled. If you are using hard drives that support  
S.M.A.R.T., set this field to Enabled. SMART is supported in ATA-3 or  
later hard drives.  
Video BIOS Shadow  
Determines whether video BIOS will be copied to RAM.Video Shadow  
will increase the video speed. Note that some graphics boards require  
that this option be disabled.The default value is Enabled.  
Enabled Video shadow is enabled.  
Disabled Video shadow is disabled.  
C8000-CBFFF Shadow to DC000-DFFFF Shadow  
These categories determine whether option ROMs will be copied to  
RAM.  
Enabled Optional shadow is enabled.  
Disabled Optional shadow is disabled.  
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3.1.3 Chipset Features Setup  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS  
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
DIMM 1 DRAM Timing  
DIMM 2 DRAM Timing  
SDRAM CAS Latency  
Video BIOS Cacheable  
System BIOS Cacheable  
Memory Hole at 15M-16M  
CPU to PCI Write Buffer  
PCI Dynamic Bursting  
PCI Master 0 WS Write  
PCI Delay Transaction  
PCI Master Read Prefetch  
Software Power-off  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Normal  
Normal  
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**** System Health Monitor ****  
Current CPU Temperature  
Current CPU FAN Speed  
Current Chassis FAN Speed  
CPU Temperature Limit  
CPU FAN Speed Limit  
Chassis FAN Speed Limit  
+3.3V Voltage  
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
27oC/80oF  
4285 RPM  
4137 RPM  
Ignore  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Ignore  
Ignore  
Ignore  
Ignore  
+12V Voltage  
+5V Voltage  
Ignore  
ESC  
F1  
F5  
F6  
F7  
:
:
:
:
:
Quit  
Help  
↑ ↓ → ←  
:
:
:
Select Item  
Modify  
Color  
PU/PD/+/-  
(Shift) F2  
Old Values  
Load Fail-Safe Settings  
Load Optimal Settings  
The settings on the screen are for reference only.Your version may not be identical  
to this one.  
This section gives you functions to configure the system based on  
the specific features of the chipset.The chipset manages bus speeds  
and access to system memory resources. It also coordinates  
communications between the conventional ISA bus and the PCI bus.  
These items should not be altered unless necessary. Depending on  
your add-in cards, you may not or should not enable some of those  
features.The default settings have been chosen because they provide  
the best operating conditions for your system. The only time you  
might consider making any changes would be if you discovered  
some incompatibility or that data was being lost while using your  
system.  
Software Power-off  
Enabled Executing the Shut Down command in Windows 95/98  
will shut down the computer.  
Disabled Executing the Shut Down command in Windows 95/98  
will not shut down the computer.  
Note:  
If you set jumper JPP to “ATX Power” (pins 1-2 on), make  
sure this field is Enabled. Refer to “Jumper Settings for ATX  
Power-On/Off Select” in chapter 2 for more information.  
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System Health Monitor  
Note:  
The system board comes with a System Health Monitor utility.  
Once this utility is installed, the system will ignore the settings in  
the “System Health Monitor” field of the Chipset Features Setup.  
Both methods serve the same function and that is to monitor  
the system’s “health” conditions.  
If you are using Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0, you may  
select between using the utility and the Chipset Features Setup.  
For other operating systems, you may only use the Chipset  
Features Setup. Refer to the “System Health Monitor Utility”  
section (Chapter 4) for more information.  
Current CPU Temperature, Current CPU Fan Speed and  
Current Chassis Fan Speed  
These fields show the current temperature of the processor, and  
the current fan speed of the CPU and chassis fans in RPM  
(Revolutions Per Minute).  
CPU Temperature Limit  
This field allows you to manually set a limit to the processor’s  
temperature. If the temperature of the processor is over the  
temperature set in this field (70oC/158oF recommended), an  
alarm will sound warning you of system overheat.The sound of  
the alarm is continuous low to high beeps. Some of the most  
common causes leading to high temperature are:  
-
-
-
The fan is not functioning normally or has stopped.Turn off  
your system and replace the fan.  
The space clearance of the processor, fan and heat sink is  
inadequate to maintain proper airflow and heat dissipation.  
The chassis or cabinet has poor ventilation.  
CPU Fan Speed Limit and Chassis Fan Speed Limit  
These fields allow you to manually set a limit to the speed of  
the CPU and AGP fans. If the CPU/AGP fan speed is under  
the speed set in these fields, an alarm will sound informing you  
to attend to any issue that may damage your system. The  
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sound of the alarm resembles that of the siren of an ambulance.  
The “failure detection” circuit requires a fan to operate at  
greater than 3600 RPM.  
+3.3V, +5V and +12V Voltages  
Set these fields to “Monitor” if you want the system board to  
detect the output voltage of the power supply. If the output  
voltage is over or under +3.3V/+5V/+12V (±10%), an alarm  
will sound warning you of voltage issue.The sound of the alarm  
is continuous low to high beeps but shorter than the  
temperature alarm. Some of the most common causes leading  
to unstable output voltage of a power supply are:  
-
-
The power supply is not functioning normally.Turn off your  
system and replace the power supply.  
The AC input from the power outlet to your system is  
unstable. Please consult your MIS department or an  
electrician.  
3.1.4 Power Management Setup  
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to  
most effectively save energy. If you like to use the soft power down  
feature of Windows 95/98, you must enable the Power Management  
field below. Select Min. Power, Max. Power or User Defined. Either one  
can be used as long as it is NOT disabled.  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS  
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AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
Power Management  
PM Control by APM  
Video Off Method  
Video Off After  
: User Define  
: Yes  
** PM Events **  
IRQ3 (COM 2)  
: Primary  
: Primary  
IRQ4 (COM 1)  
: DPMS  
IRQ5 (LPT 2)  
: Primary  
: Suspend  
: Disabled  
: Disabled  
: Disabled  
: Instant-Off  
: Disabled  
IRQ6 (Floppy Disk)  
IRQ7 (LPT 1)  
: Primary  
: Primary  
Standby Mode  
Suspend Mode  
IRQ8 (RTC Alarm)  
IRQ9 (IRQ2 Redir)  
IRQ10 (Reserved)  
IRQ11 (Reserved)  
IRQ12 (PS/2 Mouse)  
IRQ13 (Coprocessor)  
IRQ14 (Hard Disk)  
IRQ15 (Reserved)  
: Disabled  
: Secondary  
: Secondary  
: Secondary  
: Secondary  
: Primary  
HDD Power Down  
Soft-Off by PWRBTN  
Resume on Alarm  
: Primary  
: Disabled  
ESC  
F1  
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↑ ↓ → ←  
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Select Item  
Modify  
Color  
Help  
PU/PD/+/-  
(Shift) F2  
F5  
Old Values  
Load Fail-Safe Settings  
Load Optimal Settings  
F6  
F7  
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The settings on the screen are for reference only.Your version may not be  
identical to this one.  
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Power Management  
This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving  
by changing the length of idle time that elapses before the Standby  
mode and Suspend mode are activated.  
Disable No power management. Disables the Standby and  
Suspend modes.  
Min. Power Saving Minimum power management. Standby Mode =  
1 hr., and Suspend Mode = 1 hr.  
Max. Power Saving Maximum power management. Standby Mode  
= 1 min., and Suspend Mode = 1 min.  
User Defined Allows you to set each mode individually. When  
enabled, each option ranges from 1 min. to 1 hr.  
PM Control by APM  
Yes An Advanced Power Management device will be activated to  
enhance the Max. Power Saving mode and stop the CPU’s in-  
ternal clock. Use this option in Windows® 95/98. (default)  
No The system BIOS will ignore APM when initiating the Power  
Management mode.  
Video Off Method  
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.  
V/H SYNC + Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off  
the vertical and horizontal synchronization  
ports and write blanks to the video buffer.  
Blank Screen  
DPMS  
This option only writes blanks to the video  
buffer.  
Initializes display power management signaling.  
Use this option if your video board supports  
it.  
Video Off After  
N/A  
The system BIOS will never turn off the screen.  
Suspend The screen is off when the system is in the Suspend  
mode.  
Standby The screen is off when the system is in the Standby  
mode.  
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Standby Mode  
This is user configurable only when the Power Management category  
is set to User Defined.When enabled and after the set time of system  
inactivity, the CPU clock will run at a slower speed (1/3 of full speed)  
while all other devices still operate at full speed.  
Suspend Mode  
This is user configurable only when the Power Management category  
is set to User Defined.When enabled and after the set time of system  
inactivity, the CPU and onboard peripherals will be shut off.  
HDD Power Down  
This is user configurable only when the Power Management category  
is set to User Defined.When enabled and after the set time of system  
inactivity, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other  
devices remain active.  
Soft-Off by PWRBTN  
This category allows you to select the method of powering off your  
system.  
Hold 4 Sec. Regardless of whether the Power Management field is  
enabled or disabled, if the power button is pushed  
and released in less than 4 sec, the system enters the  
Suspend mode. The purpose of this function is to  
prevent the system from powering off in case you  
accidentally “hit” or pushed the power button. Pushing  
the power button for more than 4 seconds will  
power off the system.  
Instant-Off Pressing and then releasing the power button at  
once will immediately power off your system.  
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Resume On Alarm  
Enabled When Enabled,Date (of Month)” and “Timer (hh:mm:ss)”  
will appear right below this field.You can set the date and  
time you would like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC  
to power-on.  
Disabled Disables the automatic power-on function.(default)  
Date (of Month)  
0
The system will power-on everyday according to the time  
set in the “Timer (hh:mm:ss)” field.  
1-31  
Select a date you would like the system to power-on.The  
system will power-on on the set date, and time set in the  
“Timer (hh:mm:ss)” field.  
Timer (hh:mm:ss)  
This is used to set the time you would like the system to power- on.  
If you want the system to power-on everyday as set in the “Date (of  
Month)” field, the time set in this field must be later than the CMOS  
RTC’s time.  
PM Events  
When enabled, access to the specified IRQ will cause the system to  
wake up completely from the power management mode. When  
disabled, the system will not wake up from the power management  
mode despite access to the specified IRQ.  
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3.1.5 PNP/PCI Configuration  
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. It covers some  
very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only  
experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS  
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
PCI IRQ Actived By  
Assign IRQ for VGA  
PCI Slot 1 Use IRQ  
PCI Slot 2 Use IRQ  
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Level  
Enabled  
Auto  
Resources Controlled By  
Reset Configuration Data  
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Auto  
Disabled  
Auto  
ESC  
F1  
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Quit  
↑ ↓ → ←  
PU/PD/+/-  
(Shift) F2  
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Select Item  
Modify  
Color  
Help  
F5  
Old Values  
Load Fail-Safe Settings  
Load Optimal Settings  
F6  
F7  
:
The settings on the screen are for reference only.Your version may not be  
identical to this one.  
Resources Controlled By  
The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically  
configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices.  
Auto  
The system will automatically detect the settings for you.  
The categories that follow will not be shown on the  
screen.  
Manual This will allow you to set the IRQ/DMA (you have  
assigned your add-in card) to Legacy ISA or PCI/ISA PnP.  
For non-PnP ISA cards, select Legacy ISA. For PnP ISA  
or PCI cards, select PCI/ISA PnP.  
Reset Configuration Data  
Enabled The BIOS will reset the configuration data once  
automatically. It will then recreate a new set of  
configuration data.  
Disabled The BIOS will not reset the configuration data.  
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PCI IRQ Actived By  
This category is used to set the method by which the PCI bus  
recognizes that an IRQ service is being requested by a device. Under  
all circumstances, you should retain the default configuration unless a  
different setting is needed.  
Assign IRQ for VGA  
When Enabled, the system automatically assigns an IRQ for the VGA  
card installed.Your VGA card will need an IRQ only when using the  
video capture function of the card. If you are not using this function  
and a new device requires an IRQ, you can set this function to  
Disabled. The IRQ (previously occupied by the VGA card) will be  
available for your new device.  
Note:  
When Disabled, a “Yellow” mark will appear in Windows 95/98’s  
Device Manager.  
PCI Slot 1 Use IRQ and PCI Slot 2 Use IRQ  
By default, an IRQ will automatically be assigned to each PCI slot.  
You may manually assign an IRQ to these slots by selecting one of  
the available options.  
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3.1.6 Load Fail-Safe Settings  
The “Load Fail-Safe Settings” option loads the troubleshooting default  
values permanently stored in the ROM chips.These settings are not  
optimal and turn off all high performance features.You should use these  
values only if you have hardware problems. Highlight this option on the  
main menu and press <Enter>.The message below will appear.  
Load Fail-Safe Settings (Y/N)? N  
If you want to proceed, type <Y> and press <Enter>. The default  
settings will be loaded.  
3.1.7 Load Optimal Settings  
The “Load Optimal Settings” option loads optimized settings from the  
BIOS ROM. Use the Setup default values as standard values for your  
system. Highlight this option on the main menu and press <Enter>.The  
message below will appear.  
Load Optimal Settings (Y/N)? N  
Type <Y> and press <Enter> to load the Setup default values.  
3.1.8 Integrated Peripherals  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS  
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
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Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Auto  
Onboard FDC Controller  
Onboard UART 1  
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Enabled  
Onboard Primary PCI IDE  
Onboard Secondary PCI IDE  
IDE Prefetch Mode  
3F8/IRQ4  
2F8/IRQ3  
Standard  
Onboard UART 2  
Onboard UART 2 Mode  
IDE HDD Block Mode  
IDE Primary Master PIO  
IDE Primary Slave PIO  
IDE Secondary Master PIO  
IDE Secondary Slave PIO  
IDE Primary Master UDMA  
IDE Primary Slave UDMA  
IDE Secondary Master UDMA  
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA  
USB Controller  
Auto  
Auto  
Onboard Parallel Port  
Parallel Port Mode  
ECP Mode Use DMA  
Parallel Port EPP Type  
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:
:
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378/IRQ7  
ECP+EPP  
3
Auto  
Auto  
Auto  
EPP1.7  
Auto  
Auto  
Enabled  
Disabled  
USB Keyboard Support  
ESC  
F1  
:
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:
Quit  
Help  
↑ ↓ → ←  
:
:
:
Select Item  
Modify  
Color  
PU/PD/+/-  
F5  
Old Values (Shift) F2  
Load Fail-Safe Settings  
Load Optimal Settings  
F6  
F7  
The settings on the screen are for reference only.Your version may not be  
identical to this one.  
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Onboard Primary PCI IDE and Onboard Secondary PCI IDE  
These categories allow you to enable or disable the primary and  
secondary IDE controller.The default is Enabled. Select Disabled if you  
want to add a different hard drive controller.  
IDE Prefetch Mode  
This allows data and addresses to be stored in the internal buffer of  
the chip, thus reducing access time. Enable this field to achieve better  
performance.  
IDE HDD Block Mode  
Enabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOS  
will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block size  
the system can transfer.The block size will depend on the  
type of hard disk drive.  
Disabled The IDE HDD uses the standard mode.  
IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO and IDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO  
PIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rather than have the BIOS  
issue a series of commands to effect a transfer to or from the disk  
drive, PIO allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and  
then let the controller and the CPU perform the complete task by  
themselves.Your system supports five modes, 0 (default) to 4, which  
primarily differ in timing.When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the  
best available mode after checking your drive.  
Auto The BIOS will automatically set the system according to your  
hard disk drive’s timing.  
0-4 You can select a mode that matches your hard disk drive’s  
timing. Caution: Do not use the wrong setting or you will  
have drive errors.  
IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA and IDE Secondary Master/Slave  
UDMA  
These categories allow you to set the Ultra DMA in use. When Auto  
is selected, the BIOS will select the best available option after checking  
your hard drive or CD-ROM.  
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Auto  
The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for you.  
Disabled The BIOS will not detect these categories.  
USB Controller  
We recommend that you leave this field in its default setting - Enabled.  
USB Keyboard Support  
By default, this field is Disabled. If you are using a USB keyboard, please  
enable this function.  
Onboard FDC Controller  
Enabled Enables the onboard floppy disk controller.  
Disabled Disables the onboard floppy disk controller.  
Onboard UART 1 and Onboard UART 2  
Auto  
The system will automatically select an I/O address for the  
onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2.  
3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3 Allows you to manually  
select an I/O address for the onboard serial port 1 and  
serial port 2.  
Disabled Disables the onboard serial port 1 and/or serial port 2.  
Onboard UART 2 Mode  
The system board supports IrDA function for wireless connectivity  
between your computer and peripheral devices.You may not use IrDA  
(J6) and the COM 2 serial port (J5) at the same time. If you are using  
the COM 2 serial port, make sure “Onboard UART 2 Mode” is set  
to Standard.  
To use the IrDA function, follow the steps below.  
1. Connect your IrDA cable to connector J6 on the system  
board.  
2. Set “Onboard UART 2 Mode” to the type of IrDA standard  
supported by your IrDA peripheral/device (HPSIR or ASKIR).  
3. The following will appear right below “Onboard UART 2  
Mode”.  
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IR Duplex Mode  
Half Data is completely transmitted before receiving data.  
Full  
Transmits and receives data simultaneously.  
Use IR Pins  
Set this field according to the IR pins of your IrDA peripheral/  
device.  
Onboard Parallel Port  
378H/IRQ7, 3BCH/IRQ7, 278H/IRQ5 Selects the I/O address and  
IRQ for the onboard parallel port.  
Disabled Disables the onboard parallel port.  
Parallel Port Mode, ECP Mode Use DMA and Parallel Port EPP Type  
Parallel Port Mode will appear only if you selected an I/O address and  
IRQ in the Onboard Parallel Port field. This option applies to a  
standard specification and will depend on the type and speed of your  
device. Refer to your peripheral’s manual for the best option. Select the  
parallel port mode according to the type of printer device connected  
to your onboard parallel port.  
The parallel modes are Normal, EPP, ECP and ECP+EPP.The default  
is ECP+EPP. Both “ECP Mode Use DMA” and “Parallel Port EPP Type”  
will appear on the screen.  
If you selected EPP,Parallel Port EPP Type” will appear.This field applies  
to standard specification. The options are EPP1.9 and EPP1.7. Default  
setting: EPP1.7.  
If you selected ECP, ECP Mode Use DMA” will appear.This is used  
to select a DMA channel for the parallel port. The options are 1 and  
3. Default setting: 3.  
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3.1.9 Supervisor Password  
If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry,  
set a supervisor’s password with the “System” option selected in the  
BIOS Features Setup. If you want to protect access to setup only, but  
not your system, set a supervisor’s password with the “Setup” option  
selected in the BIOS Features Setup.You will not be prompted for a  
password when you cold boot the system.  
Use the arrow keys to highlight the “Supervisor Password” option and  
press <Enter>.The message below will appear.  
Enter Password:  
Type in the password.You are limited to eight characters. When done,  
the message below will appear:  
Confirm Password:  
You are asked to verify the password. Type in exactly the same  
password. If you type in a wrong password, you will be prompted to  
enter the correct password again.To delete or disable the password  
function, highlight “Supervisor Password” and press <Enter>, instead of  
typing in a new password. Press the <Esc> key to return to the main  
menu.  
3.1.10 User Password  
If you want another user to have access only to your system but not  
to setup, set a user’s password with the “System” option selected in  
the BIOS Features Setup. If you want a user to enter a password when  
trying to access setup, set a user’s password with the “Setup” option  
selected in the BIOS Features Setup. Using user’s password to enter  
Setup allows a user to access only the “User Password” option that  
appears on the main screen. Access to all other options is denied.To  
set, confirm, verify, disable or delete a user’s password, follow the  
procedures described in the section “Supervisor Password”. If you  
forget your password, refer to the procedure described in the same  
section.  
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3.1.11 IDE HDD Auto Detection  
Use this option to detect the parameters for the hard disk drives  
installed in your system.These parameters will then be automatically  
entered into the "Standard CMOS Setup". The IDE HDD Auto  
Detection screen displays the following categories of information:  
Size, Cylinders, Heads, Precomp, LandZone, Sectors and Mode.  
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS  
CMOS SETUP UTILITY  
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.  
HARD DISKS  
Primary Master:  
TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD RECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE  
Select Primary Master Option (N=Skip): N  
OPTIONS SIZE CYLS  
HEAD  
RECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE  
2 (Y)  
853  
853  
853  
827  
1654  
827  
32  
16  
32  
0
1653  
1653  
1653  
63  
63  
63  
LBA  
Normal  
Large  
1
65535  
65536  
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ESC: Skip  
The settings on the screen are for reference only.Your version may not be  
identical to this one.  
For hard drives larger than 528MB, you would typically select the  
LBA type. Certain operating systems require that you select Normal  
or Large. Please check your operating system’s manual or Help desk  
on which one to select.  
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3.1.12 Save & Exit Setup  
When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup”  
and press <Enter>.The message below will appear:  
Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? N  
Type “Y” and press <Enter>.The modifications you have made will be  
written into the CMOS memory, and the system will reboot.You will  
once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make  
additional changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc>  
simultaneously or <Del> after memory testing is done.  
3.1.13 Exit Without Saving  
When you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight  
“Exit Without Saving” and press <Enter>. The message below will  
appear:  
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N  
Type “Y” and press <Enter>.The system will reboot and you will once  
again see the initial diagnostics on the screen. If you wish to make any  
changes to the setup, press <Ctrl> <Alt> <Esc> simultaneously or  
<Del> after memory testing is done.  
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4.1 Desktop Management Interface (DMI)  
The system board comes with a DMI built into the BIOS. DMI, along  
with the appropriately networked software, is designed to make  
inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems easier.  
With DMI, a network administrator or MIS engineer can remotely  
access some information about a particular computer system without  
physically going to it. Quite often a service call may be unnecessary as  
the problem can be solved remotely.  
The DMI utility in the BIOS automatically records various information  
about your system configuration. Information about the type and speed  
of CPU, type and amount of memory for each memory slot, BIOS  
revision level, types of add-in PCI boards and components, certain  
revision numbers of hardware installed, etc. are automatically detected  
and stored in the DMI pool, which is a part of the system board's  
Plug and Play BIOS. Additional information, such as ISA based  
peripherals, which may not be automatically detected, can be manually  
recorded in the DMI pool by using the Add DMI menu.The DMI pool  
data is then verified or updated whenever the system hardware or  
setup is altered.  
4.1.1 Running the DMI Utility  
To run the DMI utility, type: DMICFG.EXE. Please contact your sales  
representative for the utility.  
The DMI utility must run in real mode with at least 180K of base  
memory. Memory managers like HIMEM.SYS (required by Windows)  
must not be installed.You may do this by using one of the 3 methods  
listed below.  
1. Boot up from a system diskette without the AUTOEXEC.BAT and  
CONFIG.SYS files,  
2. “REM” HIMEM.SYS in the CONFIG.SYS, or  
3. Press <F5> during bootup to bypass your AUTOEXEC.BAT and  
CONFIG.SYS files.  
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Award DMI Configuration Utility Copyright Award Software Inc, 1996  
[Edit DMI] [Add DMI] [Load DMI File] [Save DMI File]  
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*** BIOS Auto Detect ***  
System  
Enclosure/Chassis  
Processor  
Type  
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BIOS Information  
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Handle  
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Memory Controller  
Memory Module  
Memory Module  
Memory Module  
Memory Module  
Cache  
Vendor Name  
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BIOS Version :  
BIOS Starting Address Segment  
BIOS Build Date :  
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F000  
BIOS Characteristics  
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Size of BIOS ROM : 0128K  
Cache  
Port Connector  
Port Connector  
Port Connector  
Port Connector  
Port Connector  
Port Connector  
Port Connector  
System Slots  
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Move cursor ENTER-Accept DEL-Delete ESC-Abort&Exit  
The four menus located on top of the DMI Configuration Utility screen  
are Edit DMI, Add DMI, Load DMI File and Save DMI File. Use the  
or (left or right) arrow keys to select a menu from the Menu  
bar.  
On the left side of the screen is a list of the system configuration items.  
Use the or (up or down) arrow keys to select an item.  
The commands at the bottom of the screen will allow you to navigate  
through the various setup menus.  
Edit DMI  
1. Use the or arrow keys to select the Edit DMI menu.  
2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to edit  
by using the or arrow keys, then press <Enter>.  
3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to edit  
information. The screen will also display the auto-detected  
information.  
4. Press <F10> to update the edited information into the flash ROM.  
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Add DMI  
1. Use the or arrow keys to select the Add DMI menu.  
2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to add  
by using the or arrow keys, then press <Enter>.  
3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to enter  
information about the added item.  
4. Press <F10> to save information into the flash ROM.  
To view information about the added items, go to the Edit DMI menu.  
Load DMI File  
1. Use the or arrow keys to select the Load DMI File menu.  
2. The following message will appear.  
Press [Enter] to select DMI file for load  
Press <Enter>.  
3. The DMI files will appear on the screen. Select the file you would  
like to load and press <Enter>.  
4. The following message will appear.  
Do you want to execute? (Y/N)  
Type <Y>. All previous DMI structures will be destroyed and the  
new file will be saved into the flash ROM.  
Save DMI File  
1. Use the or arrow keys to select the Save DMI File menu.  
2. The following message will appear.  
Press [Enter] to select DMI file for save  
Press <Enter>.  
3. Enter the directory and filename under which you would like the  
DMI file saved.  
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4.2 System Health Monitor Utility  
The system board comes with a System Health Monitor utility. This  
utility shows the current temperature of the processor, power  
voltages, and CPU/Chassis fan speed.  
The utility also allows you to manually set the range of the  
processor’s temperature, power voltages, and CPU/Chassis fan  
speed. If the settings/values are over or under the set range, an  
error message will pop-up and an alarm will sound.There are three  
types of sound for the three different failure alarms (temperature,  
voltage and fan). Refer to the Chipset Features Setup (Chapter 3)  
section for details.  
When you hear a failure alarm, you must power off your computer  
and check the following: processor fan/heatsink, chassis fan and  
power supply. We recommend that you use the “Default Setting”  
which is the ideal setting that would keep the system in good  
working condition.  
Genesys Logic System Health Monitor (for VIA)  
The time  
Update w/o Save  
interval for  
Polling Interval: 4 Seconds  
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monitoring  
the system  
Update and Save  
User Setting  
Temperature  
CPU  
temperature  
limit  
Current  
temperature  
of the CPU  
CPU Over-Heat Temperature: 80  
Celsius  
CPU Hysterisis Temperature: 75  
Fahrenheit  
Default Setting  
CPU Temperature:  
29  
When  
enabled,  
Quit  
Voltage (V)  
this screen  
will minimize  
and display  
histogram  
icon after  
boot-up  
High Limit: Current Voltage: Low Limit:  
Minimize when Startup  
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3.3V Values  
12V Values  
5V Values  
3.60  
13.20  
5.50  
3.35  
12.91  
5.08  
3.00  
10.80  
4.50  
Output  
voltage  
limit  
Alarm when  
CPU Over Heat  
3.3V Abnormal  
These  
items when  
enabled will  
alert you in  
case of  
detected  
failure  
12V Abnormal  
5V Abnormal  
CPU Fan Abnormal  
Chassis Fan Abnormal  
Fan (RPM)  
CPU Fan  
Low Limit:  
2000  
Current Speed:  
5454  
CPU/  
Chassis  
fan speed  
limit  
Chassis Fan 2000  
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Important:  
Once the utility is installed, the system will ignore the settings in  
the “System Health Monitor” field of the Chipset Features Setup.  
If you are using Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0, you may  
select between using the utility and the Chipset Features Setup.  
For other operating systems, you may only use the Chipset  
Features Setup.  
4.2.1 Installing the Utility  
Insert the CD that came with the system board into a CD-ROM  
drive.The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click  
“System Health Monitor Utility”. After completing installation, you will  
find this utility in “StartUp” under “Programs” of Windows 95/98/  
NT4.0. Please refer to its “Readme” file for details on using the utility.  
4.3 Drivers  
The system board package comes with drivers contained in the  
provided CD. For installation instructions or information about their  
corresponding “readme”, click the “Read Me” button in the autorun  
screen.The autorun screen normally appears after the CD is inserted  
into a CD-ROM drive.  
All steps or procedures to install software drivers are subject to  
change without notice as the softwares are occassionally updated.  
Please refer to the readme files for the latest information.  
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Appendix A - Identifying Processors  
A.1 Intel Processors  
SXXXX/RSS  
R (voltage range)  
V forVRE voltage range  
S for Standard voltage range  
SXXXX/KLM  
K = V forVRE voltage range, S for Standard voltage range  
L = M for min valid MD timings, S for min valid standard  
timings  
M = U is not tested for DP, S is tested for DP, UP and MP  
A.2 Cyrix Processors  
(or as  
60MHz Bus 2.5x  
2.9V  
6x86MX-PR166  
marked)  
Processor  
clock  
speed  
Core  
voltage  
Product P-rating  
name  
(or as  
marked)  
M II-300GP  
75MHz Bus 3x  
2.9V  
Product  
name  
Processor  
clock  
speed  
Core  
voltage  
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A.3 IBM Processor  
2.5x 83MHz-2.9V CORE  
6x86MX-PR266  
Product P-rating  
name  
Processor Core  
clock voltage  
speed  
A.4 AMD Processors  
AMD-K6-233ANR  
K6 = Processor core  
233 = Performance rating  
A = Package type:Type A = CPGA  
B = Operating voltage:  
N: 3.1V-3.3V (core)/3.135V-3.6V (I/O)  
L: 2.755V-3.045V (core)/3.135V-3.6V (I/O)  
X =Case temperature  
W: 55oC R: 70oC Q: 65oC  
Y: 75oC X: 65oC Z: 85oC  
AMD-K6-2/300AFR  
K6-2 = Processor core  
300 = Performance rating  
A = Package type:Type A = 321-pin CPGA  
F = Operating voltage:  
2.1-2.3V Core/3.135-3.6V I/O  
X = Case temperature  
W: 55oC R: 70oC Q: 65oC  
Y: 75oC X: 65oC Z: 85oC  
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A.5 IDT Processors  
C6-PSME200GA  
Product  
name  
Processor clock speed  
3.52Vcc (66MHz clock)  
Processor  
voltage  
External system bus clock  
WinChip2-233  
Product Processor  
name clock speed  
3.5 X 66MHz Clock  
Processor External system  
voltage  
bus clock  
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Appendix B - System Error Message  
When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to  
correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will  
be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message,  
PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER  
SETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom. Enter  
Setup to correct the error.  
B.1 POST Beep  
There are two kinds of beep codes in the BIOS. One code indicates  
that a video error has occured and the BIOS cannot initialize the  
video screen to display any additional information. This beep code  
consists of a single long beep followed by three short beeps. The  
other code indicates that a DRAM error has occured. This beep  
code consists of a single long beep.  
B.2 Error Messages  
One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the  
BIOS detects an error during the POST.This list indicates the error  
messages for all Awards BIOSes:  
CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED  
The CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.  
Caution:  
Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only  
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the  
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the  
battery manufacturer’s instructions.  
CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR  
Checksum of CMOS is incorrect.This can indicate that CMOS has  
become corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weak  
battery. Check the battery and replace if necessary.  
DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY  
The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either  
monochrome or color. This indicates the switch is set to a different  
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setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct,  
either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and  
change the VIDEO selection.  
FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80)  
Unable to reset floppy subsystem.  
FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40)  
Floppy type mismatch.  
Hard Disk(s) fail (80)  
HDD reset failed.  
Hard Disk(s) fail (40)  
HDD controller diagnostics failed.  
Hard Disk(s) fail (20)  
HDD initialization error.  
Hard Disk(s) fail (10)  
Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.  
Hard Disk(s) fail (08)  
Sector Verify failed.  
Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key  
The BIOS detects that the keyboard is locked. Keyboard controller is  
pulled low.  
Keyboard error or no keyboard present  
Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached  
correctly and no keys are being pressed during the boot.  
Manufacturing POST loop  
System will repeat POST procedure infinitely while the keyboard  
controller is pull low.This is also used for the M/B burn in test at the  
factory.  
BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted  
The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad.  
Memory test fail  
The BIOS reports memory test fail if the memory has error(s).  
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Appendix C -Troubleshooting  
C.1 Troubleshooting Checklist  
This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems  
that you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficiently  
troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to  
ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has  
multiple causes.  
Some of the most common things to check when you encounter  
problems while using your system are listed below.  
1. The power switch of each peripheral device is turned on.  
2. All cables and power cords are tightly connected.  
3. The electrical outlet to which your peripheral devices are  
connected is working. Test the outlet by plugging in a lamp or  
other electrical device.  
4. The monitor is turned on.  
5. The display’s brightness and contrast controls are adjusted  
properly.  
6. All add-in boards in the expansion slots are seated securely.  
7. Any add-in board you have installed is designed for your system  
and is set up correctly.  
Monitor/Display  
If the display screen remains dark after the system is turned on:  
1. Make sure that the monitors power switch is on.  
2. Check that one end of the monitor’s power cord is properly  
attached to the monitor and the other end is plugged into a  
working AC outlet. If necessary, try another outlet.  
3. Check that the video input cable is properly attached to the  
monitor and the system’s display adapter.  
4. Adjust the brightness of the display by turning the monitor’s  
brightness control knob.  
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Troubleshooting  
The picture seems to be constantly moving.  
1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical  
sync.  
2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that  
may be creating a magnetic field around the display.  
3. Make sure your video card’s output frequencies are supported  
by this monitor.  
The screen seems to be constantly wavering.  
1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor  
may need to be turned off. Fluorescent lights adjacent to the  
monitor may also cause screen wavering.  
Power Supply  
When the computer is turned on, nothing happens.  
1. Check that one end of the AC power cord is plugged into a live  
outlet and the other end properly plugged into the back of the  
system.  
2. Make sure that the voltage selection switch on the back panel is  
set for the correct type of voltage you are using.  
3. The power cord may have a “short” or “open”. Inspect the cord  
and install a new one if necessary.  
Floppy Drive  
The computer cannot access the floppy drive.  
1. The floppy diskette may not be formatted. Format the diskette  
and try again.  
2. The diskette may be write-protected. Use a diskette that is not  
write-protected.  
3. You may be writing to the wrong drive. Check the path  
statement to make sure you are writing to the targeted drive.  
4. There is not enough space left on the diskette. Use another  
diskette with adequate storage space.  
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Hard Drive  
Hard disk failure.  
1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has  
been entered in the BIOS.  
2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the  
bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the  
second hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard drive  
must have an active/bootable partition.  
Excessively long formatting period.  
1. If your hard drive takes an excessively long period of time to  
format, it is likely a cable connection problem. However, if your  
hard drive has a large capacity, it will take a longer time to  
format.  
Parallel Port  
The parallel printer doesnt respond when you try to print.  
1. Make sure that your printer is turned on and that the printer is  
on-line.  
2. Make sure your software is configured for the right type of  
printer attached.  
3. Verify that the onboard LPT port’s I/O address and IRQ settings  
are configured correctly.  
4. Verify that the attached device works by attaching it to a parallel  
port that is working and configured correctly. If it works, the  
printer can be assumed to be in good condition. If the printer  
remains inoperative, replace the printer cable and try again.  
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Troubleshooting  
Serial Port  
The serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or is  
outputting garbled characters.  
1. Make sure that the serial device’s power is turned on and that  
the device is on-line.  
2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on  
the rear of the computer.  
3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a  
serial port that is working and configured correctly. If the serial  
device does not work, either the cable or the serial device has a  
problem. If the serial device works, the problem may be due to  
the onboard I/O or the address setting.  
4. Make sure the COM settings and I/O address are configured  
correctly.  
Keyboard  
Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed.  
1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected.  
2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and  
that no keys are pressed during the booting process.  
System Board  
1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion  
slot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the system, re-install  
the card and power up the system.  
2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are  
properly set.  
3. Verify that all memory modules are seated securely into the  
memory sockets.  
4. Make sure the memory modules are in the correct locations.  
5. If the board fails to function, place the board on a flat surface  
and seat all socketed components. Gently press each component  
into the socket.  
6. If you made changes to the BIOS settings, re-enter setup and  
load the BIOS defaults.  
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