5XA5
82430 TX P54C/P55C PCI Mainboard
User’s Guide &
Technical Reference
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IDE1/IDE2 - Onboard Primary/Secondary IDE HDD
Connector…………………………………………………….18
IR1 - IR Connector ………….……….………………………18
Keylock & PW LED - Keylock and Power LED Connector...18
PS/2 KB Conn. - PS/2 Keyboard Connector…………….…..18
PS/2 Mouse Conn. - PS/2 Mouse Connector……….…….….19
PRT - Parallel Port Connector……………….…..……….….19
SPK - Speaker Connector…………………….….……….….19
USB1/USB1-Universal Serial Bus Connectors…….…….….19
JP44 - Wake-On-Lan (WOL) Header……..…..…....….….19
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … ..20
Standard CMOS Setup……………………………………..…..21
BIOS Features Setup……………………….……………….….23
Chipset Features Setup…………………….…………….……..26
Power Management Setup…………………….……………….28
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup ………………….…………...31
Load Setup Defaults……………………….………….………..33
Load BIOS Defaults……………………….………….………..33
Integrated Peripherals…………………….………….…………34
Supervisor Password ..…………………….………….….…….37
User Password…………………………….………….…….…..38
IDE HDD Auto Detection……………….…………….……….39
Appendix : CPU Setting List… … … … … ..… … … ..… … … … … ..40
Note for Memory… … … … … ..… … … ..… … … … … ..43
New Feature in BIOS … … … ..… … … ..… … … … … ..44
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1 Introduction
The 82430 TX PCI mainboard is a high-performance ATX form-factor
system board that supports P54C/P55C family CPUs. This mainboard is
fully compatible with industry standards, and adds many technical
enhancements.
Key Features
¡ E Processor supported:
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Supports P54C/P55C family CPUs running at 75~233 MHz speeds
; Cyrix 6x86/6x86L/6x86MXCPUs running at PR150~PR200 speeds
; and AMD K5/K6 CPUs running at PR75~PR233
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Supports SOCKET 7 for upgrade
Supports P54C/P55C series SMM mode and CPU stop clock
Supports MMX technology and Smart Detect CPU Voltage function
¡ E L2 Cache Controller
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On-board 512K pipeline burst SRAMs cache
¡ E DRAM Controller
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Supports FPM/EDO SIMM ( symmetrical/asymmetrical addressing)
Supports 3 strips of 168-pin EDO /SDRM Unbuffered DIMM
Memory configurations from 8MB to 256MB
¡ E BUS Controller:
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Compliant with PCI specification 2.1
Four 32-bit PCI slots (Masters) and four ISA slots.
Supports Universal Serial Bus --- USB
¡ E Peripheral Controller:
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System BIOS built-in NCR810 BIOS and “Plug and Play” function
Onboard PCI Master IDE controller and floppy controller
Onboard two high speed UARTS (w/i 16550 FIFO),one SPP/EPP/ECP
multi-mode parallel port, and one PS/2 mouse port
Onboard FLASH Memory for easy upgrades BIOS
Easy installation of Triones E-IDE/ATAPI CD-ROM Bus Master
Drivers included
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Onboard IR function.
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Introduction
Unpacking the Mainboard
The mainboard package contains:
¥ The 82430TX Mainboard
¥ This UserÕs Guide
¥ One IDE Bus Master driver diskette
Note: Do not unpack the mainboard until you are ready to install it.
Follow the precautions below while unpacking the mainboard.
1. Before handling the mainboard, ground yourself by grasping an
unpainted portion of the systemÕs metal chassis.
2. Remove the mainboard from its anti-static packaging and place it on
a grounded surface, component side up.
3. Check the mainboard for damage. If any chip appears loose, press
carefully to seat it firmly in its socket.
Do not apply power if the mainboard appears damaged. If there is
damage to the board contact your dealer immediately.
Electrostatic Discharge Precautions
Make sure you ground yourself before handling the mainboard or other
system components. Electrostatic discharge can easily damage the
components. Note that you must take special precaution when handling
the mainboard in dry or air-conditioned environments.
Take these precautions to protect your equipment from electrostatic
discharge:
¥ Do not remove the anti-static packaging until you are ready to install
the mainboard and other system components.
¥ Ground yourself before removing any system component from its
protective anti-static packaging. To ground yourself grasp the
expansion slot covers or other unpainted portions of the computer
chassis.
¥ Frequently ground yourself while working, or use a grounding strap.
¥ Handle the mainboard by the edges and avoid touching its
components.
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Introduction
3
Mainboard Layout w/ Default Settings
14
14
17
16
18
5
13
4
15
9
10
8
7
2
1
6
2
19
3
11
12
Figure 1Ð1. Mainboard Layout
1. ZIF socket 7 (for P54C/P55C) 11. Floppy Connector
2. 82430 TX Chipset
3. Pipelined Burst SRAM
4. Ultra I/O Chip
12. IDE1/IDE2 Connector
13. Parallel Port Connector
14. COM1/COM2 Connector
15. ATX Power Supply
Connector
5. PnP FLASH BIOS
6. TAG SRAM
7. ISA Slots
8. PCI Slots
9. SIMM Bank
10. Unbuffered DIMM Bank
16. PS/2 Mouse Connector
17. PS/2 KB Connector
18. USB port connectors
19. Lithium battery (for
CMOS memory, 3V)
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Introduction
Default settings are as follows: P54C/P55C 133MHz CPU, 512K Pipe-
lined Burst cache , On - board PCI E - IDE Enabled , 2 high speed UA-
RTS Enabled (w / 16550 FIFO), 1 EPP/ECP port (ECP + EPP mode),5V
DRAM/3.3V DIMM, and ATX power supply.
USB1
PS/2
KB Con
COM2
COM1
USB2
FLASH BIOS
ATX PW Con.
PRT
1
PS/2
Mouse
W83977F
JP37
IR1
1
1
3
5
JP40
5
PCI Slots
SW1
ON
ISA Slots
82439TX
1
2
3
4
5
6
(for 586 CPU Family)
W25P240AF
(512 Cache)
JP2
TB LED
HDD LED
FDC
RESET
PW
JP44
1
IDE2
IDE1
1
SPK
1
KEY
3
1
PW LED
LOCK
Figure 1-2. Mainboard Default Setting
Important: Make sure the system is well ventilated to prevent
overheating and ensure system stability.
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2 Hardware Setup
This chapter explains how to configure the mainboardÕs hardware. After
you install the mainboard, you can set jumpers, install memory on the
mainboard, and make case connections. Refer to this chapter whenever
you upgrade or reconfigure your system.
CAUTION: Turn off power to the mainboard, system chassis, and
peripheral devices before performing any work on the
mainboard or system.
Jumpers
JP5: CMOS Clear Jumper
Clear the CMOS memory by momentarily shorting pin 2Ð3; then
shorting pin 1Ð2 to retain new settings.
CMOS Setting
JP5
1
1
Retain CMOS data
(default)
Clear CMOS data
JP40: CE Test Jumper Pin
This connector is reserved for the CE test. If you run into problems
during the CE test, unplug the jumper pin and try again.
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JP2: Smart Detect CPU Voltage Function Auto/Manual
Jumper
This jumper is reserved for few old non-Intel CPUs which can not be
detected correctly. If you run into problems while detecting the voltage
of old non-Intel CPUs, remove this jumper to correct it.
JP37: DIMM Voltage Select Jumper
Most of DIMMs in the consumer market is still 3.3V and this jumper is
reserved only for upgrading purpose in the near feature. If you have 5V
SIMM or DIMM which matches the existing 3.3V DIMM socket on this
mainboard, than you need to set this jumper to 5V before installing the
SIMM or DIMM.
DIMM Voltage
JP37
1
1
3.3V (default)
5V
Caution: Do not change this jumper to 5V setting unless you are sure
that your DIMMs are 5V. The wrong setting may cause the
system malfunction.
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Hareware Setup
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CPU Type Configuration
This section shows you how to configure your CPU step by step. Note
that you need to check the CPU voltage before installation. This board
supports the Intel P54C/P55C/MMX, Cyrix 6x86/6x86L/6x86MX, and
AMD 5K86/K5/K6 CPUs. With the MMX technology supported, you
should be able to use MMX CPUs and configure these CPUs as normal
dual voltage CPUs.
❑ Step 1: Frequency Setting
P54C/P55C – 75/90/100 CPU Settings (1.5 x clock)
AMD K5 – PR75/PR90/PR100/PR120/PR133 (1.5 x clock)
P54C/P55C– 75/50 MHz
AMD K5 – PR 75/50 MHz
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
SW1
ON
82439TX
1
2
3
4
5
6
P54C/P55C– 90/60 MHz
AMD K5 – PR 90/60MHz
AMD K5 – PR 120/60 MHz
SW1
ON
W25P240AF
Lithium
Battery
1 2 3 4 5 6
SW1
P54C/P55C– 100/66 MHz
AMD K5 – PR 100/66 MHz
AMD K5 – PR 133/66 MHz
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
SW1
Figure 2Ð1Ð1. CPU Jumper Settings
Note: 1. You must equip the CPU with a fan and heat sink for system
stability.
2. AMD K5ÐPR90= AMD 5 86(SSA5)ÐP90.
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P54C/P55C - 100/50 MHz
P54C/P55C - 120/60 MHz
Cyrix 6x86/6x86L - PR150+/60 MHz
AMD K5/K6- PR150
82439TX
Pentium - 133/66 MHz
Cyrix 6x86/6x86L - PR166+/66 MHz
Lithium
Battery
W25P240AF
Cyrix 6x86/6x86L -PR200+/75MHz
Figure 2-1-2. CPU Jumper Settings
Note: 1. You must equip the CPU with a fan and heat sink for system
stability.
2. The host bus frequency of Cyrix 6x86L-PR200+ CPU is over
the standard value, therefore, you need to use higher
standard devices to meet the specifications of such CPUs.
(
ie., high quality DRAM/VGA card.)
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P54C/P55C– 150/166 CPU Settings (2.5 x clock)
Cyrix 6x86MX – PR166/PR200/PR233 CPU Settings (2.5 x clock)
AMD K5/K6– PR166 CPU Setting
P54C/P55C– 150/60 MHz
Cyrix 6x86MX – PR166/60 MHz
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
SW1
ON
82439TX
1
2
3
4
5
6
P54C/P55C– 166/66 MHz
Cyrix 6x86MX – PR200/66 MHz
AMD K5/K6 – PR 166
SW1
ON
W25P240AF
Lithium
Battery
1 2 3 4 5 6
SW1
Cyrix 6x86MX – PR233/75 MHz
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
SW1
Figure 2Ð1Ð3. CPU Jumper Settings
+
Note: The host bus frequency of Cyrix 6x86MXÐPR233 CPU is over
the standard value, therefore, you need to use higher standard
devices to meet the specifications of such CPUs, (i.e., high
quality DRAM/VGA card.)
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P54C/P55C – 180/200 CPU Settings (3.0 x clock)
Cyrix 6x86MX – PR233/PR266 CPU Settings (3.0 x clock)
AMD K6 – PR200 CPU Setting
P54C/P55C– 180/60 MHz
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
SW1
ON
82439TX
1
2
3
4
5
6
SW1
P54C/P55C– 200/66 MHz
AMD-K6/PR2-200
Cyrix 6x86MX – PR233/66MHz
ON
W25P240AF
Lithium
Battery
1 2 3 4 5 6
SW1
Cyrix 6x86MX – PR266/75 MHz
ON
1 2 3 4 5 6
SW1
Figure 2Ð1Ð4. CPU Jumper Settings
Note: 1. You must equip the CPU with a fan and heat sink for system
stability.
2. The host bus frequency of Cyrix 6x86MXÐPR266 CPU is over
the standard value, therefore, you need to use higher
standard devices to meet the specifications of such CPUs,
(i.e., high quality DRAM/VGA card.)
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P54C/P55C – 233 CPU Settings (3.5 x clock)
Cyrix 6x86MX – PR266 Cpu Setting (3.5 x clock)
AMD K6 – PR233 CPU Setting
ON
82439TX
1 2 3 4 5 6
Socket 7
(for 586 CPU Family)
SW1
W25P240AF
Lithium
Battery
Figure 2Ð1Ð5. CPU Jumper Settings
Note: The host bus frequency of Cyrix 6x86MXÐPR266 CPU is over
the standard value, therefore, you need to use higher standard
devices to meet the specifications of such CPUs, (i.e., high
quality DRAM/VGA card.)
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AMD K6 – PR266 CPU Setting (4.0 x clock)
ON
82439TX
1 2 3 4 5 6
SW1
Socket 7
(for 586 CPU Family)
W25P240AF
Lithium
Battery
Figure 2Ð1Ð6. CPU Jumper Settings
AMD K6 – PR300 CPU Setting (4.5 x Clock)
ON
82439TX
1 2 3 4 5 6
SW1
Socket 7
(for 586 CPU Family)
W25P240AF
Lithium
Battery
Figure 2Ð1Ð7. CPU Jumper Settings
Note: You must equip the CPU with a fan and heat sink for system
stability.
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❑ Step 2: CPU Single/Dual Voltage Setting
There are two kinds of CPU input voltages due to various designs of
CPUsÑsingle voltage and dual voltage. Set your CPU according to the
type that you have.
For Intel P54C/P55C single and dual voltage series CPUs, there is no
need to adjust any jumper for CPU voltag due to the Smart Detect CPU
Voltage function.
Single Voltage CPU Setting
Signal voltage CPUs use the same voltage for VIO and VCore and has
been used traditionally. The CPUs which fall into this category are Intel
P54C series, AMD-K5-PRxxxBx, AMD-K5-PRxxxCx, AMD-K5-
PRxxxFx, and Cyrix 6x86. Refer to the following figures to set these
CPUsÕ voltage:
Socket 7
(for 586 CPU Family)
W25P240AF
FDC
IDE2
11 9
7
5
3
1
IDE1
JP30
3.52V CPU(default)
(i.e., P54C/6x86/K5)
11 9 7 5 3 1
3.3V CPU (i.e., P54C)
11 9 7 5 3 1
JP30
JP30
Figure 2Ð2Ð1. Single Voltage CPU
Note: Please ask your CPU dealer for the exact CPU voltage before
you install it.
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Dual Voltage CPU Setting
Dual voltage CPUs are designed to use different voltage for VIO and
VCore and they include Intel P55C series, Cyrix 6x86L/MX, AMD K6,
and MMX technology included CPUs. Refer to the following figures to
set these CPUsÕ voltage:
2.8V CPU (default)
(i.e., P55C, 6x86L/MX)
11 9 7 5 3 1
Socket 7
(for 586 CPU Family)
JP30
2.1V CPU
(i.e., K6)
11 9 7 5 3 1
W25P240AF
JP30
FDC
2.9V CPU
(i.e., K6)
IDE2
11 9
7
5
3
1
11 9 7 5 3 1
IDE1
JP30
JP30
3.2V CPU
(i.e., K6)
11 9 7 5 3 1
JP30
Figure 2Ð2Ð2. Dual Voltage CPU
Note: Due to various design, please ask your CPU dealer for the exact
VIO and VCORE voltage before you install it.
Memory Configuration
The mainboard supports two banks of 72-pin SIMM modules and three
strips of 168-pin/3.3V Unbuffered DIMM modules. The mainboard
requires SIMM of at least 70ns access time.
The mainboard supports from 4 to 256 Mbytes with no other restrictions
on memory configurations. You must install two strips of SIMM
modules to complete a bank.
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Memory Configuration Table
SIMM Bank
DIMM Bank
DIMM 2
Bank 0
DIMM 1
DIMM 3
RAM Type FPM/EDO
FPM/EDO
SDRAM
FPM/EDO/ FPM/EDO/
SDRAM SDRAM
Single
RAM
Module
4/8/16/32/64 8/16/32/64
8/16/32/64 8/16/32/64
Size (MB)
Note: Do not install FPM or EDO SIMM/DIMM when you already
installed SDRAM type of DIMM.
RAM Bank Installation Notice
Due to the RAS line share architecture of TX chipset, do not install
SIMM bank with DIMM3. All other combinations are acceptable.
Cache Configuration
The mainboard has a write-back caching scheme with built-in 512KB
Level 2 Pipelined Burst cache onboard to improve the system
performance.
Cache Size and RAM Locations
Cacheable
Range
Cache Size
Cache RAM
TAG RAM
512KB
64K x 64
on U5
16K x 8
on U4
64 MB
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Hardware
Setup
Multi I/O Port Addresses
Default settings for multi I/O port addresses are shown in the table
below.
Port
I/O Address
378H
IRQ
Status
ECP + EPP
LPT1*
COM1
COM2
7
4
3
3F8H
2F8H
* If default I/O port addresses conflict with other I/O card (e.g. sound
cards or I/O cards), you must adjust one of the I/O addresses to avoid
address conflict. (You can adjust these I/O addresses from the BIOS
setup.)
Note: Some sound cards have a default IRQ setting for IRQ7, which may
conflict with printing functions. If this occurs do not use sound card
functions at the same time you print.
Connectors
Attach the mainboard to case devices via connectors on the mainboard.
Refer to Figure 1-1 for connector locations and connector pin positions.
PW – ATX Power Supply On/Off Switch Connector
(Momentary type)
Attach a two-pin switch to this connector for turning the ATX power
supply on/off.
COM1, COM2 – COM1/COM2 Connectors
Attach COM1/COM2 device to these connectors.
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JP43: CPU Cooling Fan Connector
This 3-pins connector provides 12V power for the CPU cooling fan
which matches the pin assignment of this connector. If you enable the
Suspend Mode function in BIOS setup, this fan will stop when the
system is into the suspend mode.
CPU Cooling Fan
Connector
(Pin Assignment)
3
2
1
Note: Make sure the pin assignment of our CPU Cooling Fan is
matched with this connector before connecting it, otherwise,
you may damage either the mainboard or the cooling fan.
FDC — FDC Connector
Attach floppy cable to this connector.
ATX PW — ATX Power Supply Connectors
The motherboard provides an ATX power supply connector. It is a
twenty-pin male header connector. Plug the connector from the power
directly onto the board connector while making sure the pin1 is in its
position.
11
20
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RESET – Hardware Reset Control
Attach the reset switch to RESET. Closing the RESETswitch restarts the
system.
HDD LED – HDD LED Connector
Attach the cable of hard disk drive LEDs to this connector. The LED
lights when an HDD is active.
IDE1/IDE2 – On-board Primary/Secondary IDE HDD
Connectors
Attach cables of hard disk drives to these connectors.
IR1 – IR Connector
Attach a 5-pin infrared device cable to this connector for enabling the
infrared transfer function. This mainboard meets the specification of
ASKIAR and HPSIR.
IR1 Connector
Pin Assignment
1
VCC
2
FIRRX
3
IRRX
4
GND
5
IRTX
Keylock & PW LED – Keylock and Power LED Connector
It is a connector for a lock that may be installed on the system case for
enabling or disabling the keyboard. It also attaches to the caseÕs Power
LED. (Pin 1, 3 for power LED and pin 4, 5 for keylock.)
PS/2 Conn. – Keyboard Connector
A PS/2 keyboard connector is located at the rear of the board. Plug the
keyboard jack into this connector.
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PS/2 Mouse Conn. – PS/2 Mouse Connector
Attach 6-pin male PS/2 mouse cable to this connector to enable PS/2
mouse function.
PRT – Parallel Port Connector
Attach parallel port cable to this connector.
SPK — Speaker Connector
Attach a 4-pin case-mounted speaker to this connector.
USB1/USB2 – Universal Serial Bus Connectors
Attach USB device cable to these connectors for external USB device.
JP44 – Wake-On-LAN (WOL) Header
Attach a 3-pin connector from the LAN card which supports the Wake-
On-LAN (WOL) function. This function lets users wake up the
connected computer through the LAN card. (The cable should be
included with the LAN card.)
Pin Assignment
1
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3 BIOS Setup
The mainboardÕs BIOS setup program is the ROM PCI/ISA BIOS from
Award Software Inc. Enter the Award BIOS programÕs Main Menu as
follows:
1. Turn on or reboot the system. After a series of diagnostic checks,
you are asked to press DEL to enter Setup.
2. Press the <DEL> key to enter the Award BIOS program and the
main screen appears:
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
USER PASSWORD
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS
IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
SAVE & EXIT SETUP
EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
Esc : Quit
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
↑
↓
→
←
: Select Item
(Shift) F2 : Change Color
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
3. Choose an option and press <Enter>. Modify the system parameters
to reflect the options installed in the system. (See the following
sections.)
4. Press <ESC> at anytime to return to the Main Menu.
5. In the Main Menu, choose ÒSAVE AND EXIT SETUPÓ to save
your changes and reboot the system. Choosing ÒEXIT WITHOUT
SAVINGÓ ignores your changes and exits the program.
The Main Menu options of the Award BIOS are described in the sections
that follow.
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BIOS Setup
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Standard CMOS Setup
Run the Standard CMOS Setup as follows.
1. Choose ÒSTANDARD CMOS SETUPÓ from the Main Menu. A
screen appears.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, Feb 1 1995
Time (hh:mm:ss) : 7 : 30 : 33
HARD DISKS
TYPE
SIZE
CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Primary Master
Primary Slave
: AUTO
: AUTO
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 AUTO
0 AUTO
0 AUTO
0 AUTO
Secondary Master : AUTO
Secondary Slave : AUTO
Drive A : 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B : None
Floppy 3 Mode Support : Disabled
Base Memory:
Extended Memory: 3328K
Other Memory: 128K
640K
Video : EGA/VGA
Halt On : All Errors
Total Memory: 4096K
Esc : Quit
F11 : Help
↑
↓
→
←
: Select Item
PU/PD/+/– : Modify
F3 : Toggle Calendar
(Shift) F2 : Change Color
2. Use arrow keys to move between items and select values. Modify
selected fields using PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys. Some fields let you enter
values directly.
Date (mm/dd/yy)
Time (hh:mm:ss)
Type the current date.
Type the current time.
Primary
(Secondary)
Master & Slave
First, choose the type of hard disk that you
already installed:
Auto Ð
BIOS detects hard disk type
automatically (default)
1 ~ 46 Ð Selects standard hard disk type
User Ð User defines the type of hard disk.
Next, choose hard disk mode:
Auto Ð BIOS detects hard disk mode
automatically (default)
Normal Ð Normal IDE hard disk (smaller than
528MB)
LBA Ð
EnhancedÐIDE hard disk (larger
than 528MB)
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Primary
Large Ð Large IDE hard disk (for certain
(Secondary)
Master & Slave
(Continued)
hard disk)
Note: If you have any questions on your hard
disk type or mode, ask your hard disk
provider or previous user for details.
Drive A & B
Choose 360KB , 5 1/4 in.,
1.2MB , 5 1/4 in.,
720KB , 3 1/2 in.,
1.44M , 3 1/2 in.(default),
2.88 MB, 3 1/2 in. or
Not installed
Video
Choose Monochrome, Color 40x25,
VGA/EGA (default), Color 80x25
Halt On
Choose halt mode when BIOS detects system
errors:
All Errors (default)
No Errors
All, But Diskette
All, But Keyboard
All, But Disk/Key
3. When you finish, press the <ESC> key to return to the Main Menu.
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BIOS Features Setup
Run the BIOS Features Setup as follows.
1. Choose ÒBIOS FEATURES SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and a
screen with a list of items appears. (The screen below shows the
BIOS default settings.)
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Video BIOS Shadow : Enabled
C8000-CBFFF Shadow : Disabled
CC000-CFFFF Shadow : Disabled
D0000-D3FFF Shadow : Disabled
D4000-D7FFF Shadow : Disabled
D8000-DBFFF Shadow : Disabled
DC000-DFFFF Shadow : Disabled
CPU Internal Cache
External Cache
: Enabled
: Enabled
: Enabled
: A,C,SCSI
: Disabled
: On
Quick Power on Self Test
Boot Sequence
Swap Floppy Drive
Boot Up NumLock Status
Typematic Rate Setting
: Disabled
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) : 6
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Security Option
: 250
: Setup
ESC : Quit
F1 : Help
↑
↓
→
←: Select Item
PU/PD/+/– : Modify
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
OS Select for DRAM >64MB
: Disabled F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
: Non-OS2 F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
2. Use the arrow keys to move between items and to select values.
Modify the selected fields using the PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys. <F> keys
are explained below:
<F1>:
ÒHelpÓ gives options available for each item.
Shift <F2>: Change color.
<F5>:
Get the old values. These values are the values with
which the user started the current session.
<F6>:
<F7>:
Load all options with the BIOS Setup default values.
Load all options with the Power-On default values.
A short description of screen items follows:
CPU Internal
Cache
This option enables/disables the CPUÕs internal
cache. (The Default setting is Enabled.)
External Cache This option enables/disables the external cache
memory. (The Default setting is Enabled.)
Quick Power
On Self Test
Enabled provides a fast POST at boot-up .
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Boot Sequence Choose the boot device sequence as your need. For
example, ÒA, C, SCSIÓ means BIOS will look for an
operating system first from drive A, drive C, then
SCSI device. Options of this function are:
A, C, SCSI
C, A, SCSI
C, CDÐROM, A
CDÐROM, C, A
D, A, SCSI
E, A, SCSI
F, A, SCSI
SCSI, A, C
SCSI, C, A
C only.
Swap Floppy
Drive
Enabled changes the sequence of the drive A and
drive B to drive B and drive A. (The Default setting
is Disabled.)
Boot Up Num
Lock Status
Choose On or Off. On puts numeric keypad in Num
Lock mode at boot-up. Off puts this keypad in arrow
key mode at boot-up.
Typematic Rate Enable this option to adjust the keystroke repeat rate.
Setting
Typematic Rate Choose the rate a character keeps repeating.
(Chars/Sec)
Typematic
Delay (Msec)
Choose how long after you press a key that a
character begins repeating.
Security Option Choose Setup or System. Use this feature to prevent
unauthorized system boot-up or use of BIOS Setup.
ÒSystemÓ Ð Each time the system is booted the
password prompt appears.
ÒSetupÓÐ If a password is set, the password prompt
only appears if you attempt to enter the Setup
program.
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PCI/VGA
Palette Snoop
Enabled: The color of the monitor may be incorrect
if uses with MPEG card. Enable this
option to make the monitor normal.
Disabled: Disable Snoop function (default).
OS Select for
DRAM >64MB
OS2 Ð
Choosing this when you are using OS/2
operation system.
Non-OS/2 Ð Choosing this when you are using no-
OS/2 operation system.
Video Adapter BIOS shadow copies BIOS code from slower ROM
BIOS Shadow
to faster RAM. BIOS can then execute from RAM.
These 16K segments can be shadowed from ROM to
RAM. BIOS is shadowed in a 16K segment if it is
enabled and it has BIOS present.
3. After you have finished with the BIOS Features Setup program,
press the <ESC> key and follow the screen instructions to save or
disregard your settings.
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Chipset Features Setup
The Chipset Features Setup option changes the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control system options in the computer.
Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the Chipset.
Run the Chipset Features Setup as follows.
1. Choose ÒCHIPSET FEATURES SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and
the following screen appears. (The screen below shows default
settings.)
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Auto Configuration
DRAM Timing
: Enabled
: 60 ns
DRAM Leadoff Timing
: 10/6/3
DRAM Read Burst (EDO/FP) : x222/x333
DRAM Write Burts Timing
Fast EDO Lead Off
: x222
: Disabled
: 4 CLKS
: 3
Refresh RAS# Assertion
Fast RAS To CAS Delay
DRAM Page Idle Timer
DRAM Enhanced Paging
Fast MA to RAS# Delay
: 2 Clks
: Enabled
: 2 Clks
SDRAM (CAS Lat/RAS-to-CAS): 3/3
SDRAM Speculative Read
System BIOS Cacheable
Video BIOS Cacheable
8 Bit I/O Recovery Time
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
: 3
ESC : Quit
F1 : Help
↑
↓
→
←: Select Item
PU/PD/+/– : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
16 Bit I/O Recovery Time : 3
Memory Hole At 15M-16M
: Disabled F7 : Load Setup Defaults
2. Use the arrow keys to move between items and select values.
Modify selected fields using the PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys.
A short description of screen items follows:
Auto Configuration
Enable this option (strongly
recommended) and the system
automatically sets all options on the left
side of the screen (except cache update
mode & BIOS cacheable).
If this option is Enabled you must boot
from Turbo mode.
DRAM Timing
Use the default setting.
DRAM Leadoff Timing Use the default setting.
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DRAM Read Burst
(EDO/FP)
Use the default setting.
Use the default setting.
Use the default setting.
DRAM Write Burst
Timing
Fast EDO Lead Off
Refresh RAS# Assertion Use the default setting.
Fast RAS to CAS Delay Use the default setting.
DRAM Page Idle Timer Use the default setting.
DRAM Enchanced
Paging
Use the default setting.
Fast MA to RAS# Delay Use the default setting.
SDRAM (CAS
Use the default setting.
Lat/RAS-to-CAS)
SDRAM Speculative
Read
Use the default setting.
System BIOS Cacheable Disabled Ð The ROM area F0000H-
FFFFFH is not cached.
Enabled Ð The ROM area F0000H-
FFFFFH is cacheable if cache
controller is enabled.
Video BIOS Cacheable Disabled Ð The video BIOS C0000H-
C7FFFH is not cached.
Enabled Ð The video BIOS C0000H-
C7FFFH is cacheable if cache
controller is enabled.
8Bit I/O Recovery Time Use the default setting.
16Bit I/O Recovery
Time
Use the default setting.
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Memory Hole At 15M-
16M
Choose Enabled or Disabled (default).
Some interface cards will map their ROM
address to this area. If this occurs, you
should select Enabled, otherwise use
Disabled.
3. After you have finished with the Chipset Features Setup, press the
<ESC> key and follow the screen instructions to save or disregard
your settings.
Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup option sets the systemÕs power saving
functions.
Run the Power Management Setup as follows.
1. Choose ÒPOWER MANAGEMENT SETUPÓ from the Main Menu
and a screen with a list of items appears.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
** Reload global Timer Events **
Power Management
PM Control by APM
Video Off Method
Video Off After
: User Define
: Yes
IRQ [3-7, 9-15],NMI
Primary IDE 0
Primary IDE 1
Secondary IDE 0
Secondary IDE 1
Floppy Disk
: Enabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Enabled
: Disabled
: V/H SYNC+Blank
: Standby
Doze Mode
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Enabled
Standby Mode
Suspend Mode
HDD Power Down
VGA Active Monitor
Serial Port
Parallel Port
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN : Delay 4 Sec.
CPU Fan Off In Suspend: Enabled
Resume by Ring
Resume by Alarm
: Disabled
: Disabled
ESC : Quit
F1 : Help
↑
↓
→
←: Select Item
PU/PD/+/– : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
** Break Event From Suspend **
IRQ8 Clock Event : Disabled
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
2. Use the arrow keys to move between items and to select values.
Modify the selected fields using the PgUp/PgDn/+/- keys.
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A short description of selected screen items follows:
Power Management Options are as follows:
User Define Ð LetÕs you define the HDD and
system power down times
(default).
Disables the Green PC
Features.
Disable Ð
Min Saving Ð Doze timer = 1 Hour
Standby timer = 1 Hour
Suspend timer = 1 Hour
HDD Power Down = 15 Min
Max Saving Ð Doze timer = 1 Min
Standby timer = 1 Min
Suspend timer = 1 Min
HDD Power Down = 1 Min
PM Control by
APM
Choose Yes or No (default). APM stands for
Advanced Power Management. To use APM,
you must run Òpower.exeÓ under DOS v6.0 or
later version.
Video Off Method
Video Off After
Doze Mode
Choose V/H Sync+Blank (default), Blank
screen, or DPMS for the selected PM mode.
Choose Standby (default), Suspend, Doze, or
N/A mode.
When the set time has elapsed, the BIOS sends
a command to the system to enter doze mode
(system clock drops to 33MHz). Time is
adjustable from 1 Min to 1 Hour.
Standby Mode
Suspend Mode
The default is Disabled. Time is adjustable
from 1 Min to 1 Hour.
The default is Disabled. Only an SL-Enhanced
(or SMI) CPU can enter this mode. Time is
adjustable from 1 Min to 1 Hour. Under
Suspend mode, the CPU stops completely (no
instructions are executed.)
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HDD Power Down When the set time has elapsed, the BIOS sends
a command to the HDD to power down, which
turns off the motor. Time is adjustable from 1
to 15 minutes. The default setting is Disabled.
Some older model HDDs may not support this
advanced function.
VGA Active
Monitor
Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled.
Enabled Ð enables the power management
timers when a Òno activityÓ event
is detected.
Soft-Off by POR-
BTTN
Choose Instant-off or Delay 4 Sec (default).
Delay 4 Sec turns off the system power 4
seconds after pushing the power button
CPU Fan Off In
Suspend
Choose Enabled to stop the CPU fan when the
system runs into the suspend mode (refer to
Power Management Setup.)
Resume by Ring
Resume by Alarm
IRQ8 Clock Event
Choose Enabled or Disabled (default). This
function only works when the computer is
powered on.
Enabled Ð The system will resume active
when modem is ringing.
Disabled Ð The system will not resume when
modem is ringing.
Choose Enabled or Disabled (default).
Enabled Ð Set alarm to wake up the system
either by the date (1-31) or time
(hh:mm:ss), and if the date is set to
0, it means that the system will
wake up by the alarm everyday.
Disabled Ð The system ignores the alarm.
Choose Enabled or Disabled (default). Alarm
function will be activated when this function is
enabled.
IRQ[3-7,9-15], NMI Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled. The
BIOS monitors these items for activity. If
activity occurs from the Enabled item the
system wakes up.
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Primary/Secondary Choose Enabled or Disabled (default).
IDE 0
Primary/Secondary
IDE 1
Enabled Ð Enables the power management
timers when Òno activityÓ event is
detected.
Choose Enabled or Disabled.
Floppy Disk/
Serial Port/
Parallel Port
Enabled Ð enables the power management
timers when Òno activityÓ event is
detected.
3. After you have finished with the Power Management Setup, press
the <ESC> key to return to the Main Menu.
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup
This option sets the mainboardÕs PCI Slots. Run this option as follows:
1. Choose ÒPNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUPÓ from the Main
Menu and the following screen appears. (The screen below shows
default settings.)
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Resources Controlled By : Manual
Reset Configuration Data : Disabled
PCI IDE IRQ Map To : PCI-AUTO
Primary IDE INT# : A
Secondary IDE INT# : B
IRQ-3 assigned to : Legacy ISA*
IRQ-4 assigned to : Legacy ISA*
IRQ-5 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
IRQ-7 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
IRQ-9 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
IRQ-10 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
IRQ-11 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
IRQ-12 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
IRQ-14 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
IRQ-15 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
DMA-0 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
DMA-1 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
DMA-3 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
DMA-5 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
DMA-6 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
DMA-7 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP*
Used MEM Base Addr : N/A
ESC : Quit
F1 : Help
↑
↓
→
←: Select Item
PU/PD/+/– : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
*: These items will disappear when Resource Controlled. is Auto.
2. Use the arrow keys to move between items and select values.
Modify selected fields using the PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys.
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A short description of screen items follows:
Resources
Controlled By
Manual Ð BIOS doesnÕt manage PCI/ISA PnP
card (i.e., IRQ) automatically.
Auto Ð
BIOS auto manage PCI and ISA PnP
card (recommended).
Reset
Configuration
Data
Disabled Ð Retain PnP configuration data in
BIOS.
Enabled Ð Reset PnP configuration data in
BIOS.
IRQX and
DMAX assigned
to
Choose PCI/ISA PnP or Legacy ISA. If the first
item is set to Manual, you could choose IRQX
and DMAX assigned to PCI/ISA PnP card or ISA
card.
PCI IRQ
Activated By
Choose Edge or Level. Most PCI trigger signals
are Level. This setting must match the PCI card.
PCI IDE IRQ
Map To
Select PCI-AUTO, ISA, or assign a PCI SLOT
number (depending on which slot the PCI IDE is
inserted). The default setting is PCI-AUTO. If
PCI-AUTO does not work, then assign an
individual PCI SLOT number.
Primary IDE
INT#
Choose INTA#, INTB#, INTC#, or INTD#. The
default setting is INTA#.
Secondary IDE
INT#
Choose INTA#, INTB#, INTC#, or INTD#. The
default setting is INTB#.
Used MEM Base Choose C800, CC00, D000, D400, D800, or
Addr
DC00 for setting the I/O address of your add-on
card. You should ask your add-on card dealer for
the exactly I/O address. Use this function only
when problems occur while using the add-on
card.
3. After you have finished with the PCI Slot Configuration, press the
<ESC> key and follow the screen instructions to save or disregard
your settings.
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Load Setup Defaults
This item loads the system values you have previously saved. Choose
this item and the following message appears:
ÒLoad SETUP Defaults (Y/N)? NÓ
To use the SETUP defaults, change the prompt to ÒYÓ and press
<Enter>. This item is recommended if you need to reset the system
setup.
Note: The SETUP Defaults are optimized for the most stabilized
performance.
Load BIOS Defaults
Choose this item and the following message appears:
ÒLoad BIOS Defaults (Y/N)?NÓ
To use the BIOS defaults, change the prompt to ÒYÓ and press <Enter>.
Note: BIOS DEFAULTS values are adjusted for high performance. If
you run into any problems after loading BIOS DEFAULTS,
please load the SETUP DEFAULTS for the stable performance.
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Integrated Peripherals
The Integrated Peripherals option changes the values of the chipset
registers. These registers control system options in the computer.
Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the Chipset.
Run the Integrated Peripherals as follows.
1. Choose ÒIntegrated PeripheralsÓ from the Main Menu and the
following screen appears. (The screen below shows default
settings:)
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
IR Transmission Delay
IR IRQ Select
(FIR Mode Use DMA
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
ECP Mode Use DMA
EPP Mode Select
: Enabled
: IRQ4
IDE HDD Block Mode
: Enabled
: Auto
IDE Primary Master PIO
IDE Primary Slave PIO
: 0)
: Auto
: 378/IRQ7
: ECP+EPP
: 3
IDE Secondary Master PIO : Auto
IDE Secondary Slave PIO
IDE Primary Master UDMA
IDE Primary Slave UDMA
: Auto
: Auto
: Auto
: EPP1.9
IDE Secondary Master UDMA : Auto
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA : Auto
On-Chip Primary
PCI IDE : Enabled
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE : Enabled
PCI Slot IDE 2nd Channel : Disabled
USB Keyboard Support
: Enabled
Onboard FDC Controller
Onboard Serial Port 1
: Enabled
: 3F8/IRQ4
ESC : Quit
F1 : Help
↑
↓
→
←: Select Item
PU/PD/+/– : Modify
Onboard Serial Port 2
Onboard IR Controller
IR Address Select
IR Mode
: 2F8/IRQ3
: Enabled
: 2F8H
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults
: IrDA
2. Use the arrow keys to move between items and select values.
Modify selected fields using the PgUp/PgDn/+/Ð keys.
A short description of screen items follows:
IDE HDD Block Mode
Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled.
Enabled invokes multi-sector transfer
instead of one sector per transfer. Not all
HDDs support this function.
IDE Primary Master PIO/ Choose Auto (default) or mode 0~4.
IDE Primary Slave PIO/
IDE Secondary Master
PIO/
Mode 0 is the slowest speed, and HDD
mode 4 is the fastest speed. For better
performance and stability, we suggest
IDE Secondary Slave PIO you use the Auto setting to set the HDD
control timing.
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IDE Primary Master
UDMA/
Choose Auto (default) or Disabled.
Auto Ð Supports Ultra DMA mode.
IDE Primary Slave
UDMA/
IDE Secondary Master
UDMA/
IDE Secondary Slave
UDMA
On-chip Primary PCI
IDE/
Enabled Ð Use the on-board IDE
(default)
On-chip Secondary PCI
IDE
Disabled Ð Turn off the on-board IDE
USB Keyboard Support
Choose Disabled (default) or Enabled.
You need to use the regular keyboard to
get in the BIOS Setup to enable this
function before using the USB keyboard.
Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Ð Use the on-board floppy
controller (default).
Disabled Ð Turn off the on-board floppy
controller.
Onboard Serial Port 1/
Onboard Serial Port 2
Choose serial port 1 & 2Õs I/O address.
Do no set port 1 & 2 to the same value
except for Disabled. IRQ can be
released when choose Auto. (??I donÕt
quite understand this sentence??)
Onboard IR Controller
IR Address Select
Choose Enabled to use the onboard IR
function
Choose 3F8H, 2F8H, 3E8H, 2E8H,
3E0H, or 2E0H to decide your IR
address.
IR Mode
Choose IrDA, ASK2R, FIR, or CIR.
Contact with your IR device provider for
choosing the right mode.
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IR Transmission Delay
Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled.
Due to the various design of IR devices,
transmission delay has to be added on
for different protocol.
IR IRQ Select
Choose IRQ3, IRQ4 (default), IRQ10, or
IRQ11. If you have IRQ conflict
problem during using the IR device,
select another IRQ then try again.
FIR Mode Use DMA
Onboard Parallel Port
Choose Disabled, 0, 1, or 3. When you
choose FIR in IR Mode, you need to
select a DMA channel to make the FIR
transmission work.
Choose the parallel port I/O address:
378H/IRQ7 (default), 3BCH/IRQ7,
278H/IRQ5, or Disabled to disable this
port.
Parallel Port Mode
Choose ECP+EPP (default), SPP, EPP,
or ECP. The mode depends on your
external device that connects to this port.
ECP Mode Use DMA
Choose DMA3 (default) or DMA1.
This setting only works when the
Onboard Printer Mode is set at the ECP
mode.
EPP Mode Select
Choose EPP1.9 (default) or EPP1.7.
Check with your parallel port device
provider to select the right mode.
3. After you have finished with the Integrated Peripherals, press the
<ESC> key and follow the screen instructions to save or disregard
your settings.
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Supervisor Password
Based on the setting you made in the ÒSecurity OptionÓ of the ÒBIOS
FEATURES SETUPÓ, this Main Menu item lets you configure the
system so that a password is required every time the system boots or an
attempt is made to enter the Setup program. Change the password as
follows:
1. Choose ÒSUPERVISOR PASSWORDÓ in the Main Menu and press
<Enter>. The following message appears:
ÒEnter Password:Ó
2. Enter a password and press <Enter>.
(If you do not wish to use the password function, you can just press
<Enter> and a ÒPassword disabledÓ message appears. )
3. After you enter your password, the following message appears
prompting you to confirm the new password:
ÒConfirm Password:Ó
4. Re-enter your password and then Press <ESC> to exit to the Main
Menu.
Important: If you forget or lose the password, the only way to access
the system is to set jumper JP5 to clear the CMOS RAM.
All setup information is lost and you must run the BIOS
setup program again.
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User Password
Based on the setting you made in the ÒSecurity OptionÓ of the ÒBIOS
FEATURES SETUPÓ, this Main Menu item lets you configure the
system so that a password is required every time the system boots or an
attempt is made to enter the Setup program. Change the password as
follows:
1. Choose ÒUSER PASSWORDÓ in the Main Menu and press <Enter>.
The following message appears:
ÒEnter Password:Ó
2. Enter a password and press <Enter>.
(If you do not wish to use the password function, you can just press
<Enter> and a ÒPassword disabledÓ message appears. )
3. After you enter your password, the following message appears
prompting you to confirm the new password:
ÒConfirm Password:Ó
4. Re-enter your password and then Press <ESC> to exit to the Main
Menu.
5. You are not allowed to change any setting in ÒCMOS SETUP
UTILITYÓ except change userÕs password.
Important: If you forget or lose the password, the only way to access
the system is to set jumper JP5 to clear the CMOS RAM.
All setup information is lost and you must run the BIOS
setup program again.
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IDE HDD Auto Detection
This Main Menu item automatically detects the hard disk type and
configures the STANDARD CMOS SETUP accordingly.
Note: This function is only valid for IDE hard disks.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
HARD DISKS
TYPE
SIZE
CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Primary Master
Primary Slave
: None
: None
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0 ----
0 ----
0 ----
0 ----
Secondary Master : None
Secondary Slave : None
Do you accept this drive C (Y/N)? N
ESC : Skip
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CPU Setting List
Appendix : CPU Setting List
Step 1 : Frequency Setting
Processor Type
Setting for SW1
Processor
Bus
Multiplier 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6
Clock
50Mhz
AMD K5
PR75
AMD K5
PR90
AMD K5
PR100
AMD K5
PR120
AMD K5
PR133
AMD K5
PR150
AMD K5
PR166
AMD K6
PR166
AMD K6
PR200
AMD K6
PR233
AMD K6
PR266
AMD K6
PR300
1.5X
1.5X
1.5X
1.5X
1.5X
2.0X
2.5X
2.5X
3.0X
3.5X
4.0X
4.5X
2.0X
2.0X
off off on on on off
off off on off off off
off off off off off off
off off on off off off
off off off off off off
on off on off off off
on on off off off off
on on off off off off
off on off off off off
off off off off off off
on off off off off on
on on off off off on
on off on off off off
on off off off off off
60Mhz
66Mhz
60Mhz
66Mhz
60Mhz
66Mhz
66Mhz
66Mhz
66Mhz
66Mhz
66Mhz
60Mhz
66Mhz
Cyrix 6x86
P150+
Cyrix 6x86
P166+
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Frequency Setting Continued
Processor
Bus
Multiplier 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6
Clock
75Mhz
Cyrix 6x86
P200+
Cyrix MX
P166
Cyrix MX
P200
Cyrix MX
P233
Cyrix MX
P233
Cyrix MX
P266
Cyrix MX
P266
2.0X
2.5X
2.5X
2.5X
3X
on off off on off off
on on on off off off
on on off off off off
on on off on off off
off on off off off off
off on off on off off
off off off off off off
60Mhz
66Mhz
75Mhz
66Mhz
75Mhz
66Mhz
3X
3.5X
P54C P75
P54C P90
P54C P100
P54C P100
P54C P120
P54C P133
P54C/P55C
P150
50Mhz
60Mhz
66Mhz
50Mhz
60Mhz
66Mhz
60Mhz
1.5X
1.5X
1.5X
2.0X
2.0X
2.0X
2.5X
off off on on on off
off off on off off off
off off off off off off
on off on on on off
on off on off off off
on off off off off off
on on on off off off
P54C/P55C
P166
P54C/P55C
P180
P54C/P55C
P200
P55C P233
66Mhz
60Mhz
66Mhz
66Mhz
2.5X
3X
on on off off off off
off on on off off off
off on off off off off
off off off off off off
3X
3.5X
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CPU Setting List
Step 2 : Voltage Setting
Voltage 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 11-12 Possible CPUs
Single 3.3V on off off off on
off
P54C,
AMD K5,
Cyrix
Single 3.52V on off off off off
(Default)
on
P54C,P55C,
AMD K5,
Cyrix
Dual 2.1V off off on off off
off
off
AMD K6
Dual 2.8V on off off off on
(Default)
P55C,
Cyrix 6x86L,
Cyrix 6x86MX
AMD K6,
Dual 2.9V on off on off off
Dual 3.2V on off off on off
off
off
Cyrix 6x86MX
AMD K6
Note: The frequency and voltage setting for AMD K6 CPUs will
vary from market to market. Please ask your CPU
provider for detail information or you may damage your
system.
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Memory Configuration
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Note for Memory Configuration
On TX chipset motherboards, there is a memory limitation when the system has
more than 2 DIMM sockets.
The limitations are :
1. Maximum memory size is 256MB total for all RAM socket.
2. DIMM 1 won’t support 64MB or 128MB DIMMs with 64Mbit SDRAM
cells.
3. If DIMM 2 and/or DIMM3 has 64MB or 128MB DIMM’s with 64Mbit
SDRAM cells, DIMM 1 must be empty.
Follow the memory combination table below for instruction :
SIMM Bank
Bank 0
FPM/EDO FPM/EDO/
SDRAM
DIMM Bank
DIMM 2
FPM/EDO/
SDRAM
DIMM 1
DIMM 3
FPM/EDO/
SDRAM
RAM Type
Single RAM 4/8/16/32/64
Module Size
8/16/32
8/16/32/64/128 8/16/32/64/128
(MB)
You can recognize 64MB or 128MB DIMMs with 64MB SDRAM cells in the
following way :
n
When a 64MBDIMM only has 8 memory ICs, it’s composed of 64Mb cells.
(It may have additional glue logic ICs however.)
n
A 128MB DIMM is always composed of 64Mb cells.
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Appendix
New Features In BIOS
For easy management, some new features in ÒChipset Feature SetupÓ
under the BIOS can help. Refer to the screen below for reference:
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Auto Configuration
DRAM Timing
: Enabled
: 60 ns
Spread Spectrum
: Enabled
CPU Warning Temperature : Disabled
DRAM Leadoff Timing
: 10/6/3
1
1
Current CPU Temperature : 46
/
2C/114
/
2F
DRAM Read Burst (EDO/FP) : x222/x333
1
1
2C/86/
Current System Temp.
Current CPUFAN1 Speed
Vcore : 2.84 V Vio
+3.3V : 3.29 V +5V
+12V : 11.96 V -12V
5V : -5.16 V
: 30
/
2F
DRAM Write Burts Timing
Fast EDO Lead Off
: x222
: 5720 RPM
: 3.29V
: 4.96V
: 12.64V
: Enabled
: 4 CLKS
: 3
Refresh RAS# Assertion
Fast RAS To CAS Delay
DRAM Page Idle Timer
DRAM Enhanced Paging
Fast MA to RAS# Delay
: 2 Clks
: Enabled
: 2 Clks
SDRAM (CAS Lat/RAS-to-CAS): 3/3
SDRAM Speculative Read
System BIOS Cacheable
Video BIOS Cacheable
8 Bit I/O Recovery Time
: Disabled
: Disabled
: Disabled
: 4
ESC : Quit
F1 : Help
↑
↓
→
←: Select Item
PU/PD/+/– : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
16 Bit I/O Recovery Time : 4
Memory Hole At 15M-16M
: Disabled F7 : Load Setup Defaults
Spread Spectrum
Enabled it when you want to run
the DOC test.
CPU System Hardware Monitor These items let you get more
detail information about the CPU.
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