MSi Computer Computer Accessories msi micro atx mainboard User Manual

MSI  
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL  
MS-6382 (v2.X) Micro ATX Mainboard  
Version 2.0  
G52-MA00563  
i
Edition  
March 2002  
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Revision History  
Revision  
Revision History  
Date  
2.0  
First Release for PCB 2.X  
March 2002  
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Safety Instructions  
1. Read the safety instructions carefully.  
2. Save this User’s Guide for possible use later.  
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.  
4. Lay this equipment on a stable and flat surface before setting it up.  
5. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent  
the equipment from overheating. Note: Do not cover the openings.  
6. Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been  
adjusted properly to the value of 110/220V before connecting the equip-  
ment to the power inlet.  
7. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not  
place anything on the power cord.  
8. Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.  
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.  
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment  
or cause an electrical shock.  
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a  
service personnel:  
l the power cord or plug is damaged  
l liquid has penetrated into the equipment  
l the equipment has been exposed to moisture  
l the equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according  
to User’s Guide  
l the equipment was dropped and damaged  
l the equipment has obvious signs of breakage  
12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a stor-  
age temperature of 600 C (1400F) or above, which may damage the  
equipment.  
CAUTION: To prevent explosion caused by improper battery  
replacement, use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended  
by the manufacturer only.  
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CONTENTS  
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1  
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2  
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4  
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-5  
Chapter2. HardwareSetup ....................................................................... 2-1  
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-2  
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-2  
Thermal Issue for CPU .................................................................. 2-3  
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3  
Memory ................................................................................................ 2-4  
Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-4  
DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-5  
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-5  
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-6  
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ............................................ 2-6  
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 2-7  
Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-7  
Keyboard Connector ..................................................................... 2-8  
USB Connectors ............................................................................ 2-8  
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B.................................... 2-9  
Joystick/Midi Connectors ............................................................. 2-9  
Audio Port Connectors ................................................................. 2-9  
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................................... 2-10  
RJ-45 LAN Jack (optional) ........................................................... 2-11  
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Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-12  
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................... 2-12  
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J1 ...................................... 2-12  
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-13  
CD-In Connector: CD_IN ............................................................ 2-14  
Aux Line-In Connector: AUX_IN................................................ 2-14  
Modem-In Connector: MODEM_IN ........................................... 2-14  
Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1 ...................................... 2-15  
Power Saving LED Connector: JGL1 ........................................... 2-16  
Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1........................................ 2-17  
IrDA Infrared Module Header: FPIR ........................................... 2-17  
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ........................................ 2-18  
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ......................................... 2-19  
Front USB Connector: USB1 ....................................................... 2-20  
Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-21  
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ........................................................ 2-21  
CPU Clock Frequency Selection: SW1 ........................................ 2-22  
Slots ................................................................................................... 2-23  
AGP Slot ...................................................................................... 2-23  
PCI Slots ...................................................................................... 2-23  
CNR (Communication Network Riser) ......................................... 2-23  
PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-24  
Chapter 3. AWARD® BIOS Setup............................................................ 3-1  
Entering Setup...................................................................................... 3-2  
Control Keys ................................................................................. 3-2  
Getting Help .................................................................................. 3-3  
The Main Menu ................................................................................... 3-4  
Standard CMOS Features .................................................................... 3-6  
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Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................... 3-8  
Advanced Chipset Features............................................................... 3-12  
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-16  
Power Management Setup ................................................................. 3-21  
PNP/PCI Configurations..................................................................... 3-26  
PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-29  
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 3-30  
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults ..................................................... 3-31  
Set Supervisor/User Password ........................................................... 3-32  
Glossary ....................................................................................................G-1  
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Getting Started  
Chapter 1. Getting Started 1  
Getting Started  
The MS6382 v2.X Micro-ATX mainboard is a high performance  
computer mainboard based on VIA KT266A & VT8233A chipsets. The  
KT266A chipset is ideal for high quality and high integration desktop and  
notebook AGP/PCI/LPC computer systems based on Socket A processors.  
The VT8233A V-Link Client controller is a highly integrated PCI/LPC  
controller. It supports three PCI slots of arbitration and decoding for all  
integrated functions and LPC bus.  
For sophisticated power management, the KT266A chipset provides  
independent clock stop control for the SDRAM, PCI buses and Dynamic  
CKE control for powering down of the SDRAM. A seperate suspend-well  
plane is implemented for the SDRAM control signals for the Suspend-to-  
DRAM operation.  
TOPICS  
Mainboard Specification  
Mainboard Layout  
1-2  
1-4  
1-5  
Quick Components Guide  
1-1  
Chapter 1  
Mainboard Specification  
CPU  
Socket 462 (Socket A) for AMD® DuronTM/AthlonTM processor with 200/  
266MHzFSB  
Support 600MHz up to 1.5GHz processor  
Chipset  
VIA® KT266A Chipset  
- Support 66MHz V-Link Host interface with peak bandwidth of 266MB/s  
- Advanced ECC memory controller supporting PC133/PC100 SDR  
SDRAM and PC2100/1600 DDR SDRAM  
- Full featured AGP Controller: AGP v2.0 compliant  
VIA® VT8233A Chipset  
- High bandwidth V-Link client controller  
- Integrated faster Ethernet controller  
- Direct sound ready AC97 digital audio controller  
- Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 master mode EIDE controller  
- Support both ACPI and legacy APM power management  
Clock Generator  
Cypress CY28341OC rev. D (support 2 DDR DIMM)  
MainMemory  
Support four memory banks using two 184-pin (100/133MHz) DDR DIMM  
Support a maximum memory size of 2GB  
Slots  
One (Accelerated Graphics Port) AGP slot  
One CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot  
Three 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots  
- 3rd PCI with “MEDION” specification reserved  
Supports 3.3v/5v PCI bus Interface  
On-BoardIDE  
Dual Channel master mode IDE controller on the VIA® VT8233A Chipset  
provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 33/66/  
100/133 operation modes  
Can connect up to four IDE devices  
1-2  
Getting Started  
Audio  
2 channels S/W Audio CODEC, Realtek ALC201A  
AC97’s digital link controller was integrated in VIA VT8233A  
On-Board Peripherals  
On-Board Peripherals include:  
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.  
88Mbytes.  
- 2 serial ports (COMA + COM B)  
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode  
- 4 USB ports (2 x Rear / 2x Front)  
- 1 Audio/Game port  
- 1 optional RJ-45 LAN jack (Reaktek RTL8100BL)  
BIOS  
The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the  
peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.  
The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) func-  
tion which records your mainboard specifications.  
Dimension  
M-ATX Form Factor: 9.6 in. x 8.25 in.  
Mounting  
6 mounting holes  
Others  
Support STR/STD (S3/S4)  
Support PS2/USB KBD/Mouse Wakeup function in S3 mode  
PC 2001 Compliance  
Support Chassis Intrusion Detection & SIR  
1-3  
Chapter 1  
Mainboard Layout  
Top : mouse  
CFAN1  
Bottom: keyboard  
SOCKET 462  
Top: LAN Jack  
Bottom: USB  
ports  
Winbond  
W83697HF  
J1  
Top : Parallel Port  
Bottom:  
COM A  
COM B  
VIA  
KT266A  
Top :  
Game port  
CD_IN  
Bottom:  
Line-Out  
Line-In  
Mic  
AUX_IN  
AGP Slot  
MODEM_IN  
PCI Slot 1  
RTL  
8100BL  
SW1  
VT8233A  
PCI Slot 2  
BATT  
JGS1  
Codec  
+
PCI Slot 3  
ALC201A  
SFAN1  
JFP2  
USB1  
JAUD1  
JBAT1  
FPIR  
CNR  
JGL1 JFP1  
MS-6382 v2.X Micro ATX Mainboard  
1-4  
Getting Started  
Quick Components Guide  
Component  
JWR1  
Function  
Reference  
See p. 2-6  
See p. 2-8  
See p. 2-9  
ATX 20-pin Power Connector  
Connecting to USB devices  
Connecting to Serial ports  
USB Connectors  
COM A & B Connector  
Game/Audio Connectors  
LPT1  
Connecting to Game/Audio devices See p. 2-9  
Parallel port connector  
Connecting to LAN devices  
Floppy disk drive connector  
Chassis intrusion switch  
Hard disk connectors  
See p. 2-10  
See p. 2-11  
See p. 2-12  
See p. 2-12  
See p. 2-13  
See p. 2-14  
See p. 2-14  
See p. 2-14  
See p. 2-15  
See p. 2-16  
See p. 2-17  
See p. 2-17  
See p. 2-18  
See p. 2-19  
See p. 2-20  
See p. 2-21  
See p. 2-22  
See p. 2-23  
See p. 2-23  
See p. 2-23  
RJ-45 LAN Jack  
FDD1  
J1  
IDE1~ IDE2  
CD_IN  
CD-in connector  
AUX_IN  
Aux line-in connector  
MODEM_IN  
CFAN1/SFAN1  
JGL1  
Modem-in connector  
Fan power connectors  
Power Saving LED Connector  
Power Saving Switch Connector  
IrDA infrared module connector  
Front panel audio connector  
Front panel connectors  
Front USB connector  
JGS1  
FPIR  
JAUD1  
JFP1 & JFP2  
USB1  
JBAT1  
Clear CMOS jumper  
SW1  
CPU FSB jumper  
AGP Slot  
PCI Slots  
CNR Slots  
Connecting to expansion cards  
Connecting to expansion cards  
Connecting to expansion cards  
1-5  
Hardware Setup  
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup  
Hardware Setup  
2
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup  
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components  
and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in  
the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.  
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static  
electricity may damage the components.  
TOPICS  
Central Processing Unit: CPU  
Memory  
2-2  
2-5  
Power Supply  
Back Panel  
Connectors  
Jumpers  
2-6  
2-7  
2-12  
2-21  
2-23  
Slots  
2-1  
Chapter 2  
Central Processing Unit: CPU  
The mainboard supports AMD® DuronTM/AthlonTM processor. The  
mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket-462 for easy CPU installation.  
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a  
cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not find the  
heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them  
before turning on the computer.  
CPU Installation Procedures  
Open Lever  
1. Pull the lever sideways away  
from the socket. Then, raise  
the lever up to a 90-degree  
Sliding  
Plate  
angle.  
2. Look for the cut edge. The cut  
edge should point towards the  
lever pivot. The CPU will only  
fit in the correct orientation.  
Cut edge  
Close  
Lever  
3. Hold the CPU down firmly,  
and then close the lever to  
complete the installation.  
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system,  
always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to  
protect the CPU from overheating.  
WARNING!  
2-2  
Hardware Setup  
Thermal Issue for CPU  
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance,  
thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer  
systems. Maintaining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable  
operation. As such, the processor must be maintained in the specified thermal  
requirements. AMD recommends the use of high performance thermal inter-  
face material.  
AMD Athlon™ processor with a speed of 600MHz and above requires LARGER  
heatsink and fan. You also need to add thermal grease between the CPU and  
heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then, make sure that the CPU and heatsink  
are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. These are needed  
to prevent damaging the processor and ensuring reliable operation.  
You can check AMD’s web site for more information on proper cooling.  
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure  
If  
CPUClock  
Core/Bus ratio  
=
=
=
=
=
100MHz  
7
Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio  
100MHzx7  
700MHz  
then CPU core speed  
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX  
power supply or unplug the power cable of the ATX  
power supply from grounded outlet first to ensure the  
safety of CPU.  
WARNING!  
2-3  
Chapter 2  
Memory  
The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V unbuffered DDR DIMM  
with 4 memory banks. You can install PC1600 or PC2100 DDR SDRAM mod-  
ules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2). To operate properly, at least one  
DIMM module must be installed.  
Note: The DDR DIMM slots DO NOT support PC2700 modules.  
Introduction to DDR SDRAM  
DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM,  
but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as  
opposed to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM mod-  
ules rather than 168-pin DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM. Two types of  
DDR SDRAM are available at the time of writing: PC1600, PC2100.  
The following table shows the clock and peak bandwidth of each type of  
DDR SDRAM module:  
PC2100  
PC1600  
(DDR266)  
133MHz  
(DDR200)  
100MHz  
Clock  
Peak  
Bandwidth  
2133MB/s  
1600MB/s  
2-4  
Hardware Setup  
DDR Module Combination  
You can install either single sided or double sided 184-pin DDR DIMM  
modules into DDR DIMM slots to meet your needs. Different from the SDR  
DIMM, the DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The  
number of pins on either side of the breaks are different. The module will only  
fit in the right orientation.  
You can install memory modules in any combination as follows:  
Slot  
Memory Module  
Total Memory  
Slot 1  
64MB, 128MB,  
64MB~1GB  
(Bank 0 & Bank 1)  
Slot 2  
256MB, 512MB, 1GB  
64MB, 128MB,  
64MB~1GB  
64MB~2GB  
(Bank 2 & Bank 3)  
256MB, 512MB, 1GB  
Maximum System Memory Supported  
Installing DDR Modules  
1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module  
will only fit in the right orientation.  
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then  
push it in.  
n o t c h  
Vo lt  
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.  
2-5  
Chapter 2  
Power Supply  
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Be-  
fore inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all compo-  
nents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.  
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1  
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To  
connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plugs of the power supply is  
inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down  
the power supply firmly into the connector. The power connector supports  
instant power on function which means that system will boot up immediately  
when the power supply connector is inserted on the board.  
10  
20  
1
11  
JWR1  
JWR1 Pin Definition  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
3.3V  
11  
3.3V  
-12V  
GND  
PS_ON  
GND  
GND  
GND  
-5V  
3.3V  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
GND  
5V  
GND  
5V  
GND  
PW_OK  
5V_SB  
12V  
5V  
5V  
2-6  
Hardware Setup  
Back Panel  
The Back Panel provides the following connectors:  
LAN  
(optional)  
Parallel  
Midi/Joystick  
Mouse  
Keyboard  
COM A  
L-out L-in MIC  
COM B  
USB  
Mouse Connector  
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for  
attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this  
connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:  
Pin Definition  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
DESCRIPTION  
6
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
MouseDATA  
NC  
MouseDATA  
Noconnection  
Ground  
3
4
GND  
VCC  
+5V  
1
2
Mouse Clock  
NC  
Mouse clock  
Noconnection  
PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)  
2-7  
Chapter 2  
Keyboard Connector  
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector  
for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into  
this connector.  
Pin Definition  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
DESCRIPTION  
6
5
1
2
3
4
5
6
Keyboard DATA  
Keyboard DATA  
Noconnection  
Ground  
3
NC  
4
GND  
VCC  
+5V  
1
2
Keyboard Clock  
NC  
Keyboard clock  
Noconnection  
PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)  
USB Connectors  
The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface)  
Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse  
or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into  
the connector.  
USB Port Description  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
DESCRIPTION  
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
VCC  
+5V  
-Data 0  
+Data0  
GND  
Negative Data Channel 0  
Positive Data Channel 0  
Ground  
VCC  
+5V  
-Data 1  
+Data 1  
GND  
Negative Data Channel 1  
Positive Data Channel 1  
Ground  
USB Ports  
2-8  
Hardware Setup  
Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B  
The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM  
A and COM B. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that  
send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial  
devices directly to them.  
Pin Definition  
1
2
3
4
5
PIN  
SIGNAL  
DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
DCD  
SIN  
Data Carry Detect  
Serial In or Receive Data  
Serial Out or Transmit Data  
Data Terminal Ready)  
Ground  
Data Set Ready  
RequestToSend  
Clear To Send  
SOUT  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
6 7 8 9  
9-Pin Male DIN Connectors  
Ring Indicate  
Joystick/Midi Connectors  
You can connect a joystick or game pad to this connector.  
Audio Port Connectors  
Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for  
external CD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for  
microphones.  
1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors  
Line Out Line In  
MIC  
2-9  
Chapter 2  
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1  
The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector for LPT. A  
parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port  
(EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.  
13  
1
14  
25  
Pin Definition  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
DESCRIPTION  
1
STROBE  
DATA0  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
DATA5  
DATA6  
DATA7  
ACK#  
BUSY  
PE  
Strobe  
2
Data0  
3
Data1  
4
Data2  
5
Data3  
6
Data4  
7
Data5  
8
Data6  
9
Data7  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
Acknowledge  
Busy  
PaperEnd  
Select  
SELECT  
AUTO FEED#  
ERR#  
INIT#  
AutomaticFeed  
Error  
Initialize Printer  
Select In  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
SLIN#  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
2-10  
Hardware Setup  
RJ-45 LAN Jack (optional)  
The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local  
Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack.  
Pin Definition  
PIN  
1
SIGNAL  
TDP  
TDN  
RDP  
NC  
DESCRIPTION  
Transmit Differential Pair  
Transmit Differential Pair  
Receive Differential Pair  
Not Used  
2
3
RJ-45 LAN Jack  
4
5
NC  
Not Used  
6
RDN  
NC  
Receive Differential Pair  
Not Used  
7
8
NC  
Not Used  
2-11  
Chapter 2  
Connectors  
The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case,  
modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN.  
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1  
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that  
supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.  
FDD1  
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J1  
This connector is connected to 2-pin connector chassis switch. If the  
Chassis is open, the switch will be short. The system will record this status. To  
clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS settting and clear the status. J1 is  
compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.  
CINTRU  
GND  
1
J1  
2-12  
Hardware Setup  
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2  
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/  
133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA33/66/  
100/133 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB  
Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. These connectors sup-  
port the provided IDE hard disk cable.  
IDE1 IDE2  
IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)  
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can  
connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard  
drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly.  
IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)  
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.  
TIP:  
If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the  
second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the  
hard disk documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper  
setting instructions.  
2-13  
Chapter 2  
CD-In Connector: CD_IN  
The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.  
Aux Line-In Connector: AUX_IN  
The connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector.  
Modem-In Connector: MODEM_IN  
The connector is for modem with internal audio connector.  
CD_IN  
R
GND  
L
MODEM_IN  
AUX_IN  
R
Mono_Out  
GND  
L
GND  
Phone_In  
2-14  
Hardware Setup  
Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1  
The CFAN1 (processor fan) and SFAN1 (system fan) support system  
cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connect-  
ing the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive  
and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be  
connected to GND. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset  
on-board, you must use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take  
advantage of the CPU fan control.  
SENSO R  
+12V  
G ND  
C FAN1  
SENSO R  
+12V  
G ND  
SFAN1  
Note:  
1. Always consult the vendor for proper CPU cooling fan.  
2. CPU Fan supports the fan control. You can install the PC Alert  
utility that will automatically control the CPU Fan speed accord-  
ing to the actual CPU temperature.  
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Power Saving LED Connector: JGL1  
JGL1 is connected to a power saving LED. There are three types of LED  
that you can use: 3-pin dual color or 2-pin single/dual color LED. If connected  
to a dual color LED, the LED light is green when system is turned on, and turns  
to orange color while entering the sleep state. For single color LED, the LED is  
lit when the system is on, and blinks during the sleep state.  
PLED1  
PLED2  
GND  
1
JGL1  
3-Pin LED  
2-Pin LED  
Green Color  
Green Color  
Orange Color  
Orange Color  
1
3
1
3
Green:Full-on Mode  
Orange: Sleep Mode  
Dual Color  
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Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1  
Attach a power saving switch to this connector. Pressing the switch  
once will have the system enter the sleep/suspend state. Press any key to wake  
up the system.  
JGS1  
IrDA Infrared Module Header: FPIR  
This connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared modules and is  
compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. You must  
configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function.  
FPIR Pin Definition  
Pin  
Signal  
1
2
3
4
5
6
NC  
NC  
VCC5  
GND  
IRTX  
IRRX  
1
5
2
6
FPIR  
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Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1  
The front panel audio connector, JAUD1, allows you to connect to the  
front panel audio and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity  
Design Guide.  
2
1
10  
9
JAUD1  
Pin Definition  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
AUD_MIC  
Front panel microphone input signal  
Ground used by analog audio circuits  
Microphone power  
AUD_GND  
AUD_MIC_BIAS  
AUD_VCC  
AUD_FPOUT_R  
AUD_RET_R  
HP_ON  
Filtered +5V used by analog audio circuits  
Right channel audio signal to front panel  
Right channel audio signal return from front panel  
Reserved for future use to control headphone amplifier  
No pin  
KEY  
AUD_FPOUT_L  
AUD_RET_L  
Left channel audio signal to front panel  
Left channel audio signal return from front panel  
CAUTION!!!  
10  
6
If you dont want to connect to the front audio  
header, pins 5 and 6, 9 and 10 have to be shorted  
by jumper caps in order to have signal output  
directed to the rear audio ports.  
9
5
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Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2  
The mainboard provides two front panel connectors for electrical con-  
nection to the front panel switches and LEDs. JFP1 and JFP2 are compliant  
with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.  
8
7
2
1
JFP2  
10  
9
2
1
JFP1  
JFP2 Pin Definition  
Pin  
1
Signal  
GND  
Pin  
5
Signal  
PLED  
BUZ-  
NC  
2
SPK-  
6
3
SLED  
BUZ+  
7
4
8
SPK+  
JFP1 Switch/LED Front Panel Electrical Connection  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
HD_LED_P  
FP PWR/SLP  
HD_LED_N  
FP PWR/SLP  
RST_SW_N  
PWR_SW_P  
RST_SW_P  
PWR_SW_N  
RSVD_DNU  
Hard disk LED pull-up to +5V  
MSG LED pull-up (330ohm) to +5V  
Hard disk active LED  
MSG LED pull-up (330ohm) to +5V  
Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND  
Power Switch high reference pull-up to +5V  
Reset Switch high reference pull-up to +5V  
Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND  
Reserved. Do not use.  
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Front USB Connector: USB1  
The mainboard provides one front Universal Serial Bus connector for  
users to connect to USB devices. USB1 is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/  
O Connectivity Design Guide.  
10  
9
2
1
USB1  
(Intel spec)  
USB1 Pin Definition  
Pin  
1
Description  
USBPWR  
USBP0-  
USBP0+  
GND  
Pin  
2
Description  
USBPWR  
USBP1-  
3
4
5
6
USBP1+  
GND  
7
8
9
NC  
10  
USBOC-  
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Hardware Setup  
Jumpers  
The motherboard provides one jumper for you to set the computer’s  
function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function  
through the use of the jumper.  
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1  
There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external  
battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the  
system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. That battery has  
long life time for at least 5 years. If you want to clear the system configuration,  
use the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. Follow the instructions  
below to clear the data:  
1
3
1
3
Clear CMOS  
Keep CMOS  
1
3
JBAT1  
You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the  
system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid  
clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will  
damage the mainboard.  
WARNING!  
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CPU Clock Frequency Selection: SW1  
The default hardware configuration for CPU Clock Frequency is set at  
100 MHz. To use a 133 MHz CPU, you need to adjust the CPU clock up to 133  
MHz by setting the SW1 jumper.  
1
3
SW1  
1
1
3
3
100MHz  
133MHz  
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX  
power supply or unplug the power cable of the ATX  
power supply from grounded outlet first to ensure the  
safety of CPU.  
WARNING!  
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Slots  
The motherboard provides three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, one AGP  
slot and one CNR slot.  
AGP Slot  
PCI Slots  
CNR Slot  
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot  
The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an  
interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.  
It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly  
access main memory. The slot supports 1.5V/3.3V 2x/4x AGP card.  
PCI Slots  
Three PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your  
needs. When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug  
the power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion  
card to make any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion  
card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.  
CNR (Communication Network Riser)  
The CNR slot allows you to insert the CNR expansion cards. CNR is a  
specially designed audio, or modem riser card for ATX family motherboards.  
Its main processing is done through software and controlled by the  
motherboard’s chipset.  
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PCI Interrupt Request Routing  
The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q,  
are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the  
microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT  
A# ~ INT D# pins as follows:  
Order 1  
INT A#  
INTB#  
INTC#  
Order 2  
INTB#  
INTC#  
INTD#  
Order 3  
INTC#  
INTD#  
INT A#  
Order 4  
INTD#  
INT A#  
INTB#  
PCI Slot 1  
PCI Slot 2  
PCI Slot 3  
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Chapter 4. AWARD® BIOS Setup  
AWARD® BIOS Setup  
3
This chapter provides information on the AWARD® BIOS Setup program and  
allows you to configure the system for optimum use.  
You may need to run the Setup program when:  
An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up, and  
requests you to run SETUP.  
You want to change the default settings for customized features.  
TOPICS  
Entering Setup  
3-2  
3-4  
The Main Menu  
Standard CMOS Features  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Advanced Chipset Features  
Integrated Peripherals  
Power Management Setup  
PNP/PCI Configurations  
PC Health Status  
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Frequency/Voltage Control  
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor/User Password  
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Entering Setup  
Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)  
process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to  
enter Setup.  
Press DEL to enter SETUP  
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter  
Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET  
button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>,  
<Alt>, and <Delete> keys.  
Control Keys  
< >  
Move to the previous item  
Move to the next item  
< >  
Move to the item in the left hand  
<
<
>
>
Move to the item in the right hand  
<Enter>  
<Esc>  
<+/PU>  
<-/PD>  
<F1>  
Select the item  
Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu  
Increase the numeric value or make changes  
Decrease the numeric value or make changes  
General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page  
Setup Menu  
<F5>  
<F6>  
Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page  
Setup Menu  
Load the default CMOS value from Fail-Safe default table, only for  
Option Page Setup Menu  
<F7>  
Load Optimized defaults  
<F10>  
Save all the CMOS changes and exit  
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Getting Help  
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.  
MainMenu  
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use  
the control keys ( ↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the high-  
lighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
Sub-Menu  
If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown  
in the right view) appears to the left of cer-  
tain fields that means a sub-menu can be  
launched from this field. A sub-menu con-  
tains additional options for a field parameter.  
You can use control keys ( ↓ ) to highlight  
the field and press <Enter> to call up the  
sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter values and move from  
field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the main menu, just  
press the <Esc >.  
General Help <F1>  
The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this  
screen from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the  
appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.  
Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen.  
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The Main Menu  
Once you enter Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1)  
will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve  
setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items  
and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.  
StandardCMOSFeatures  
Use this Menu for basic system configurations.  
AdvancedBIOSFeatures  
Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.  
AdvancedChipsetFeatures  
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your  
system’s performance.  
Integrated Peripherals  
Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.  
PowerManagementSetup  
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.  
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PnP/PCI Configurations  
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.  
PC Health Status  
This entry shows your PC health status.  
Frequency/VoltageControl  
Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for minimal but stable system  
performance.  
LoadOptimizedDefaults  
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for  
optimal system operations.  
Set Supervisor/User Password  
Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords.  
Save & Exit Setup  
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup.  
Exit Without Saving  
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.  
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Standard CMOS Features  
The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 10 categories.  
Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow  
keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select  
the value you want in each item.  
Date  
The date format is <day><month> <date> <year>.  
day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.  
month The month from Jan. through Dec.  
date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.  
year The year, depends on the year of the BIOS  
Time  
The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.  
IDEPrimary/SecondaryMaster/Slave  
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select Manual, None, Auto type. Note that the  
specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will  
not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your  
hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define  
your own drive type manually.  
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If you select Manual, related information is asked to be entered to the follow-  
ing items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information  
should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the  
system manufacturer.  
If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”.  
If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None”.  
Access Mode  
Capacity  
Cylinder  
Head  
The settings are CHS, LBA, Large, Auto.  
The formatted size of the storage device.  
Number of cylinders.  
Number of heads.  
Precomp  
Write precompensation.  
LandingZone Cylinder location of the landing zone.  
Sector Number of sectors.  
Drive A/B  
This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Available  
options are None, 360K, 5.25 in., 1.2M, 5.25 in., 720K, 3.5 in., 1.44M, 3.5 in.,  
2.88M, 3.5 in.  
Video  
The setting controls the type of video adapter used for the primary monitor of  
the system. Available options are EGA/VGA , CGA 40, CGA 80 and Mono.  
HaltOn  
The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at  
boot. Available options are:  
All Errors  
No Errors  
The system stops when any error is detected.  
The system doesn’t stop for any detected error.  
All, But Keyboard The system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.  
All, But Diskette The system doesn’t stop for a disk error.  
All, But Disk/Key The system doesn’t stop for either a disk or a  
keyboard error.  
Base/Extended/TotalMemory  
The three items show the memory status of your system (read only).  
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Advanced BIOS Features  
Anti-Virus Protection  
The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector  
protection. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this  
area is made, BIOS will display a warning message on the screen and beep.  
Settings: Enabled and Disabled.  
CPU Internal Cache  
Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than the system memory.  
This item allows you to enable or disable the level 1 (L1) cache. the internal  
cache is built in the processor. Available settings: Disabled and Enabled.  
ExternalCache  
This item allows you to enable or disable the level 2 (L2) cache. Available  
options: Disabled, Enabled.  
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking  
This allows you to enable or disable the ECC (Error-Correcting Code) feature  
to check the data when it passes through L2 cache memory. Settings are  
Enabled and Disabled.  
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Quick Power On Self Test  
The option speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the  
computer. when setting the item to enabled, BIOS will shorten or skep some  
check items during POST. Available options: Disabled, Enabled.  
1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device  
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts  
to load the disk operating system. The settings are:  
Floppy  
LS120  
HDD-0  
SCSI  
The system will boot from floppy drive.  
The system will boot from LS-120 drive.  
The system will boot from the first HDD.  
The system will boot from the SCSI.  
CDROM  
HDD-1  
HDD-2  
HDD-3  
ZIP  
The system will boot from the CD-ROM.  
The system will boot from the second HDD.  
The system will boot from the third HDD.  
The system will boot from the fourth HDD.  
The system will boot from ATAPI ZIP drive.  
The system will boot from the Network drive.  
Disable this sequence.  
LAN  
Disabled  
Boot Other Device  
Setting the option to Enabled allows the system to try to boot from other  
device if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device.  
SwapFloppyDrive  
Setting to Enabled will swap floppy drives A: and B:.  
BootUpFloppySeek  
Setting to Enabled will make BIOS seek floppy drive A: before booting the  
system. Setting options are Disabled and Enabled. Default is Enabled.  
Boot Up Num-Lock Status  
This item is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on.  
Setting to On will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on.  
Setting to Off will allow end users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.  
Settings: On and Off.  
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Gate A20 Option  
This item is to set the Gate A20 status. A20 refers to the first 64KB of extended  
memory. When the default value Fast is selected, the Gate A20 is controlled by  
Port92 or chipset specific method resulting in faster system performance. When  
Normal is selected, A20 is controlled by a keyboard controller or chipset  
hardware.  
Typematic Rate Setting  
This item is used to enable or disable the typematic rate setting, including  
Typematic Rate & Typematic Delay.  
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)  
After Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, this item allows you to set the rate  
(characters/second) at which the keys are accelerated. Settings: 6, 8, 10, 12,  
15, 20, 24 and 30.  
TypematicDelay(Msec)  
This item allows you to select the delay between when the key was first pressed  
and when the acceleration begins. Settings: 250, 500, 750 and 1000.  
Security Option  
This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Set-  
tings are described below:  
Option  
Description  
Setup  
The password prompt appears only when end users try to  
run Setup.  
System  
A password prompt appears every time when the com-  
puter is powered on or when end users try to run Setup.  
APIC Mode  
This field is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable  
Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system  
is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQ  
resources for the system. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.  
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MPS Version Control For OS  
This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification)  
version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS  
version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use,  
consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: 1.4 and 1.1.  
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB  
This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM greater than  
64MB. .Setting options: OS2, Non-OS2.  
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Advanced Chipset Features  
The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of  
the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the  
computer.  
Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.  
DRAM Clock/Drive Control  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:  
DRAM Timing by SPD  
If the setting is set to [Yes], the BIOS will set DRAM Frequency, DRAM  
CAS Latency, Bank Interleave, Row Precharge, RAS Pulse, RAS to CAS  
and Burst Length to follow the SPD configuration of memory modules  
automatically. If the setting is set to [No], you can change the settings of  
the items mentioned earlier as you want.  
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DRAMFrequency(MHz)  
Use this item to configure the clock frequency of the installed SDRAM.  
Settings options are:  
HCLK  
HCLK-33  
The DRAM clock will be equal to the host clock.  
The DRAM clock will be equal to the host clock minus 33  
MHz. For example, if the host clock is 133 MHz, the  
DRAM clock will be 100 MHz.  
HCLK+33  
Auto  
The DRAM clock will be equal to the host clock plus  
33MHz. For example, if the host clock is 100 MHz, the  
DRAM clock will be 133 MHz.  
DRAM clock frequency is determined by the contents of  
SPD EEPROM on the DRAM module.  
DRAMCASLatency  
This controls the timing delay (in clock cybles) before SDRAM starts a  
read command after receiving it. Settings: Auto, 2, 2.5, 3 (T=clock cycle).  
2 (clocks) increases the system performance to the most extreme extent  
while 3 (clocks) provides the most stable performance.  
Bank Interleave  
Set the option to Auto for the system to select the appropriate bank  
interleave for the installed SDRAM. Disable the function if 16MB SDRAM  
is installed. Settings: Disabled, Auto.  
Row Precharge  
This item controls the number of cycles of Row Address Strobe (RAS) to  
be allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to  
accumulate its charge before DRAM refresh, refresh may be incomplete  
and DRAM may fail to retain data. This item applies only when  
synchronous DRAM is installed in the system. Available settings: 2T,  
3T, Auto.  
RAS Pulse  
This setting allows you to select the number of clock cycles allotted for  
the RAS pulse width, according the DRAM specifications. The less the  
clock cycles, the faster the DRAM performance. Settings: 6T, 5T, Auto.  
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RAS to CAS  
Use this feature to set the number of cycles for a timing delay between the  
CAS and RAS strobe signals, used when DRAM is written to, read from  
or refreshed. Fast speed offers faster performance while slow speed offers  
more stable performance. Settings: 3T, 2T, Auto.  
Burst Length  
This setting allows you to set the size of Burst-Length for DRAM. Bursting  
feature is a technique that DRAM itself predicts the address of the next  
memory location to be accessed after the first address is accessed. To  
use the feature, you need to define the burst length, which is the actual  
length of burst plus the starting address and allows internal address  
counter to properly generate the next memory location. The bigger the  
size, the faster the DRAM performance. Settings: Auto, 4, 8.  
DRAMCommandRate  
This setting controls the SDRAM command rate. Selecting 1T allows  
SDRAM signal controller to run at 1 clock cycle rate. Selecting 2T makes  
SDRAM signal controller run at 2 clock cycle rate. 1T is faster than 2T.  
Setting options: 2T, 1T.  
Current Host (FSB) Clock/DRAM Frequency  
These features show the current host clock and DRAM clock frequency.  
(read only)  
Current DDR Frequency  
This read-only feature will show up only if DDR is installed.  
AGP & P2P Bridge Control  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:  
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AGP Aperture Size  
This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to  
AGP for video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory  
address range dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host  
cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any  
translation. The option allows the selection of an aperture size of 4, 8,  
16, 32, 64, 128, and 256 (MB).  
AGPMode  
The item sets an appropriate mode for the installed AGP card. Setting  
options: 1x, 2x, 4x, Auto. Select 4x only if your AGP card supports it.  
AGP Driving Control  
This item allows you to adjust the AGP driving force. Choose Manual to  
key in a AGP Driving Value in the next selection. This feature is  
recommended to set to Auto for avoing any error in your system.  
AGP Driving Value  
This item allows you to adjust the AGP driving force.  
AGP Fast Write  
This option enables or disables the AGP Fast Write feature. The Fast  
Write technology allows the CPU to write directly to the graphics card  
without passing anything through the system memory and improves the  
AGP 4X speed. Select Enabled only when the installed AGP card supports  
this function. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.  
AGP Master 1 W/S Write  
The option allows users to insert one wait state into the AGP write cycle.  
Settings: Enabled, Disabled.  
AGP Master 1 W/S Read  
The option allows users to insert one wait state into the AGP read cycle.  
Settings: Enabled, Disabled.  
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Integrated Peripherals  
OnboardRealtekLAN  
This function is activated only when LAN is integrated on the board. This is  
used to enable or disable the onboard Realtek LAN controller. Settings:  
Enabled, Disabled.  
VIAOnChipIDEDevice  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:  
OnChip IDE Channel 0/1  
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support  
for two IDE channels. choose Enabled to activate each channel separately.  
IDEPrefetchMode  
The onboard IDE drive interfaces support prefetching, for faster drive  
access. Set to Disabled if your primary and/or secondary add-in IDE  
interface does noty support prefetching.  
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IDEPrimary/SecondaryMaster/SlavePIO  
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO  
mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface  
supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance.  
In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for  
each device. The settings are: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3,  
Mode 4.  
Primary/SecondaryMaster/SlaveUltraDMA  
Ultra DMA/33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive  
supports it and the operating environment includes a DMA driver  
(Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus master driver). If your hard  
drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/  
66 and Ultra DMA/100 select Auto to enable BIOS support. The settings  
are: Auto, Disabled.  
VIAOnChipPCIDevice  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:  
VIA-3058 AC97 Audio  
Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used.  
If the device is detected, the onboard VIA AC’97 (Audio Codec’97  
controller will be enabled; if not, the controller is disabled. Disable the  
controller if you want to use other controller cards to connect an audio  
device. Settings are Auto and Disabled.  
VIA-3068MC97Modem  
Auto allows the mainboard to detect whether a modem is used. If a  
modem is detected, the onboard VIA MC’97 (Modem Codec’97)  
controller will be enabled; if not, the controller is disabled. Disable the  
controller if you want to use other controller cards to connect modems.  
Settings are Auto and Disabled.  
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Super IO Device  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:  
OnboardFDCController  
The item is used to enable or disable the onboard Floppy controller.  
Select Enabled when you have installed a floppy disk drive and want to  
use it. Options: Enabled, Disabled.  
Onboard Serial Port 1/2  
The items specify the base I/O port address and IRQ for the onboard  
Serial Port 1 (COM A)/Serial Port 2 (COM B). Selecting Auto allows BIOS  
to automatically determine the correct base I/O port address. Settings:  
Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Auto.  
UARTModeSelect  
This setting allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port 2.  
Setting options: IrDA, ASKIR, Normal.  
IrDA  
ASKIR  
Normal  
IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port  
Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port  
RS-232CSerialPort  
RxD, TxDActive  
This setting controls the receiving and transmitting speed of the IR pe-  
ripheral in use. Setting options: Hi,Hi, Hi,Lo, Lo,Hi, Lo,Lo.  
IR Transmission Delay  
This setting determines whether the IR transmission rate will be delayed  
while converting to receiving mode. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.  
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UR2DuplexMode  
This setting controls the operating mode of IR transmission/reception.  
Setting options: Full, Half. Under Full Duplex mode, synchronous, bi-  
directional transmission/reception is allowed. Under Half Duplex mode,  
only asynchronous, bi-directional transmission/reception is allowed.  
Use IR Pins  
Please consult your IR peripheral documentation to select the correct  
setting of the TxD and RxD signals. Setting options: RxD2,TxD2, IR-  
Rx2Tx2.  
Onboard Parallel Port  
This specifies the I/O port address and IRQ of the onboard parallel port.  
Settings: 378/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled.  
Parallel Port Mode  
This item selects the operating mode for the parallel port: SPP, EPP, ECP,  
or ECP+EPP.  
SPP: Standard Parallel Port  
EPP: Enhanced Parallel Port  
ECP: Extended Capability Port  
ECP + EPP: Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port  
EPP Mode Select  
The onboard parallel port is EPP Spec. compliant, so after the user chooses  
the onboard parallel port with the EPP function, the setting “EPP Version”  
should be set. At this time either EPP1.7 or EPP1.9 spec can be chosen.  
ECPModeUseDMA  
The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so after the user chooses the  
onboard parallel port with the ECP feature, the setting “ECP Mode User  
DMA” should be set. At this time, the user can choose between DMA  
channel 3 or 1.  
Game Port Address  
This item is used to specify the address for the onboard game port.  
Settings: Disabled, 201, 209.  
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Midi Port Address  
The field specifies the base I/O port address for the onboard Midi Port.  
Available settings: Disabled, 330, 300, 290.  
MidiPortIRQ  
This will determine which IRQ the midi port will use. Settings: 5, 10.  
Init Display First  
This item specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter.  
Settings: PCI Slot and AGP.  
OnChip USB Controller  
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB)  
controller and you have USB peripherals. Settings: All Enabled, All  
Disabled, 1 USB Port, 2 USB Port.  
USBKeyboard/MouseSupport  
Set to Enabled if you need to use a USB keyboard/mouse in the operating  
system that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS  
and SCO Unix. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.  
IDEHDDBlockMode  
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple  
sector read/write. If your hard drive supports block mode (most new drives  
do), select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block  
read/writes per sector the drive can support. Settings: Enabled, Disabled.  
PWRON After PWR-Fail  
This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure  
or interrupt occurs. Available settings are:  
Off  
On  
Leaves the computer in the power off state.  
Reboots the computer.  
Former-Sts Restores the system to the status before power failure  
or interrupt occurred.  
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Power Management Setup  
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most  
effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own  
style of computer use.  
IPCA Function  
This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Man-  
agement Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as  
Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Enabled. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.  
Sleep State  
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Options are:  
S1/POS  
The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no  
system context (CPU or chipset) is lost and hardware  
maintains all system context.  
S3/STR  
The S3 sleep mode is a power-down state in which power  
is supplied only to essential components such as main  
memory and wake-capable devices and all system con-  
text is saved to main memory. The information stored in  
memory will be used to restore the PC to the previous  
state when an “wake up” event occurs.  
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PowerManagementOption  
This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related  
to these modes: Suspend Mode and HDD Power Down. There are three op-  
tions for power management:  
Min Saving Minimum Power Management. Suspend Mode = 1 Hour.  
Max Saving Maximum Power Management. Suspend Mode = 1 Min.  
User Define Allows end users to configure each mode separately.  
HDDPowerDown  
If HDD activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, the  
hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.  
Settings are Disabled and 1 through 15 MIn.  
DozeMode  
After the selected period of system inactivity, the CPU clock runs at slower  
speed while all other devices still operate at full speed. Settings are Disabled,  
1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 6 Min, 8 Min, 10 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min and 1  
Hour.  
SuspendMode  
If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all  
devices except CPU will be shut off. Settings are Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4  
Min, 6 Min, 8 Min, 10 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min and 1 Hour.  
PMControlbyAPM  
Setting to Yes will activate an Advanced Power Management (APM) device to  
enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock. Settings are Yes, No.  
VideoOffOption  
This setting is used to control the mode in which the monitor will shut down.  
Setting options:  
Always On  
Always turn on  
Suspend --> Off  
All Modes --> Off  
During suspend mode, the monitor will shut down  
The monitor is turned off during doze, standby,  
or suspend mode.  
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VideoOffMethod  
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.  
Blank Screen  
This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.  
V/H SYNC+Blank The selection will cause the system to turn off the  
vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and  
write blanks to the video buffer.  
DPMS Support  
Initial display power management signaling.  
ModemUseIRQ  
Name the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the modem (if any) on your  
system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. Settings are  
NA, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11.  
Soft-OffbyPWRBTN  
This feature allows users to configure the power button function. Settings are:  
Instant-Off The power button functions as a normal power-on/-off  
button.  
Delay 4 sec. When you press the power button, the computer enters  
the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for  
more than four seconds, the computer is turned off.  
Power/SleepLED  
This item configures how the system uses power LED on the case to indicate  
the sleep/suspend state. Available options are:  
Single LED The Power LED turns off during the sleep/suspend mode.  
Dual LED  
The Power LED changes its color to indicate the suspend  
state.  
IRQ/EventActivityDetect  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:  
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PS2KB Wakeup Select  
This feature allows you to specify the method of how the keyboard will  
be awakened. Options: Hot Key, Password.  
PS2KB Wakeup from S3  
This feature allows you to set up the hot key combination for keyboard  
to wake up from S3 state. Options: Disabled, Ctrl+F1/F2/F3/F4/F5/  
F6/F7/F8,/F9/F10/F11/F12, Power, Wake, Any Key.  
PS2MS Wakeup from S3, USB Resume from S3, VGA, LPT & COM,  
HDD&FDD,PCIMaster,PowerOnbyPCICard,ModemRingResume  
These features specify whether the system will be awakened from power  
saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware  
peripheral or component is detected.  
Note: To use the function of Modem Ring Resume, you need to install  
a modem supporting power-on function.  
RTC Alarm Resume  
This is to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a  
scheduled time/date. Settings are Enabled and Disabled.  
Date(ofMonth)  
Specify the date for RTC Alram Resume. Settings are 0~31.  
Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)  
Specify the time for RTC Alarm Resume. Forat is <hour><minute>  
<second>.  
IRQs Activity Monitoring  
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears:  
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PrimaryINTR  
Selecting ON will cause the system to wake up from power saving  
modes if activity is detected from any enabled IRQ channels.  
Settings: ON, OFF.  
IRQ 3~IRQ15  
Enables or disables the monitoring of the specified IRQ line. If  
set to Enabled, the activity of the specified IRQ line will prevent  
the system from entering power saving modes or awaken it from  
power saving modes. Available options are: Enabled, Disabled.  
Note: IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are system resources  
allocated to I/O devices. When an I/O device needs to gain  
attention of the operating system, it signals this by causing an  
IRQ to occur. After receiving the signal, when the operating  
system is ready, the system will interrupt itself and perform the  
service required by the I/O device.  
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PNP/PCI Configurations  
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Peripheral  
Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at  
speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its  
own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it  
is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes  
to the default settings.  
PNP OS Installed  
When set to Yes, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA,  
IDE, SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP operating system  
like Windows 95 or 98. when set to No, BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards. So,  
select Yes if the operating system is Plug & Play aware. Settings are: Yes and  
No.  
Reset Configuration Data  
Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended Sys-  
tem Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a  
new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict  
that the operating system can not boot. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.  
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Resource Controlled By  
The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all  
of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability  
means absolutely nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating  
system such as Windows® 95/98. If you set this field to “manual” choose  
specific resources by going into each of the sub menu that follows this field (a  
sub menu is preceded by a “Ø”). The settings are: Auto (ESCD), Manual.  
IRQ Resources  
The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual.  
Press <Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list  
IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the  
type of device using the IRQ. Settings are:  
PCI Device  
For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI  
bus architecture.  
Reserved  
The IRQ will be reserved for further request.  
PCI/VGAPaletteSnoop  
When set to Enabled, multiple VGA devices operating on different buses can  
handle data from the CPU on each set of palette registers on every video  
device. Bit 5 of the command register in the PCI device configuration space is  
the VGA Palette Snoop bit (0 is disabled). For example, if there are two VGA  
devices in the computer (one PCI and one ISA) and the:  
VGA Palette Snoop  
Bit Setting  
Action  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Data read or written by the CPU is only directed to the PCI  
VGA device’s palette registers.  
Data read or written by the CPU is directed to both the PCI  
VGA device’s palette registers and the ISA VGA device’s  
palette registers, permitting the palette registers of both VGA  
devices to be identical.  
The setting must be set to Enabled if any ISA bus adapter in the system  
requires VGA palette snooping.  
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Assign IRQ for VGA/USB  
Set to Enabled allows BIOS to assign an IRQ to VGA card/USB device. Choose  
Disabled if you want to release the IRQ. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled.  
Assign IRQ for ACPI  
Selecting Auto allows BIOS to automatically assign an IRQ for SCI (System  
Control Interrupt) of ACPI spec. Settings are Auto, IRQ 9, IRQ10 and IRQ11.  
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PC Health Status  
This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system  
status.  
CPU Warning Temperature  
This item is used to specify a thermal limit for CPU. If CPU temperature reaches  
the specified limit, the system will issue a warning which allows you to prevent  
the CPU overheat problem. Settings: Disabled, 50oC/122oF, 53oC/127oF, 56oC/  
133oF, 60oC/140oF, 63oC/145oF, 66oC/151oF and 70oC/158oF.  
Current SystemTemp., Current CPU Temperature, Current System Fan,  
Current CPU Fan, Vcore, 3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, -5V, VBAT(V), 5VSB(V)  
These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware de-  
vices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.  
Chassis Intrusion Detect  
This field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion  
status and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear  
the warning message, set the option to Reset. The setting of the field will  
automatically return to Enabled later. Settings: Enabled, Reset, Disabled.  
ShutdownTemperature  
The item allows ACPI-aware OS to automatically shutdown, thus preventing  
the system components from being damaged due to overheat. Settings:  
Disabled, 80oC/176oF, 85oC/185oF, 90oC/194oF.  
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Frequency/Voltage Control  
This section describes how to set the Chassis Intrusion feature, CPU FSB  
frequency, monitor the current hardware status including CPU/system  
temperatures, CPU/System Fan speeds, Vcore etc. Monitor function is avail-  
able only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard.  
AutoDetectPCI/DIMMClk  
This option allows you to enable/disable the feature of auto detecting the  
clock frequency of DIMM and PCI bus. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled.  
SpreadSpectrum  
When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes)  
of the pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spec-  
trum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the  
spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI  
problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and  
performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, change the setting for EMI  
reduction. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking be-  
cause even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clockspeed which  
may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up. Options: Disabled,  
-1.50%, -1.00%, -0.70%, -0.50%, +/-0.25%, +/-0.35%, +/-0.50%, +/-0.75%.  
CPU/PCIClock  
This setting controls the clock frequency of the CPU/PCI bus on the  
motherboard. Options: Default.  
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Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults  
The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS  
settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults  
are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for opti-  
mal performance of the mainboard. The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default val-  
ues set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance.  
When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:  
Pressing Y loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system  
performance.  
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:  
Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.  
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Set Supervisor/User Password  
When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:  
Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The  
password typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS  
memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password  
and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not  
enter a password.  
To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the  
password. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled.  
Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup  
without entering any password.  
When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you  
try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any  
part of your system configuration.  
Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have BIOS to request  
a password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unauthorized  
use of your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is  
required is the Security Option of the Advanced BIOS Feature menu. If the  
Security Option is set to System, the password is required both at boot and at  
entry to Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when you try to  
enter Setup.  
About Supervisor Password & User Password:  
Supervisor password: Can enter and change the settings of  
the setup menu.  
User password:  
Can only enter but do not have the right  
to change the settings of the setup menu.  
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Glossary  
Glossary  
ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface)  
This power management specification enables the OS (operating system) to control the  
amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. Windows 98/98SE,  
Windows 2000 and Windows ME can fully support ACPI to allow users managing the  
system power flexibly.  
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)  
A new, high-speed graphics interface that based on PCI construction and designed  
especially for the throughput demands of 3-D graphics. AGP provides a direct channel  
(32-bit wide bus) between the display controller and main memory for high graphics  
quality and performance.  
ATX  
A modern shape and layout of mainboard that supersedes the widely-used Baby AT  
form factor. It improves many placement of components and makes a more efficient  
design.  
BIOS (basic input/output system)  
On PCs, an essential software that contains all the control code of input/output inter-  
face (such as keyboard, disk drives, etc.). It executes hardware test on booting the  
system, starts the OS, and provides an interface between the OS and the components.  
The BIOS is stored in a ROM chip.  
Bus  
A set of hardware lines within the computer system, through which the data is trans-  
ferred among different components. In a PC, the term bus usually refers to a local bus  
that connects the internal components to the CPU and main memory.  
Cache  
A special memory subsystem that is used to speed up the data transfer. It stores the  
contents of frequently accessed RAM locations and the addresses where these data  
items are stored.  
Chipset  
A collection of integrated chips designed to perform one or more related functions. For  
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example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiv-  
ing data; a PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems.  
CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)  
CMOS is a widely used type of semiconductor, which features high speed and low  
power consumption. PCs usually contain a small amount of battery-powered CMOS  
memory to retain the date, time, and system setup parameters.  
COM  
In MS-DOS system, the name of a serial communications port. DOS supports four  
serial ports. For example, if a modem is connected to one serial port and a serial mouse  
to another, they are identified as COM1 and COM2.  
DIMM (dual in-line memory module)  
A small circuit board that holds memory chips. A SIMM (single in-line memory  
module) has a 32-bit path to the memory chips whereas a DIMM has 64-bit path.  
DRAM (Dynamic RAM)  
A most common type of computer memory. It usually uses one transistor and a  
capacitor to represent a bit. As the development of technology, the memory type and  
specification used in computer becomes variety, such as SDRAM, DDR SDRAM, and  
RDRAM. For further instruction, please see the table below:  
Dynamic RAM (DRAM) Memory Technologies  
Peak  
Bandwidth  
Type  
First Used Clock Rate Bus* Width  
Volts  
FPM (60,70ns)  
1990  
1994  
1996  
1998  
1999  
25MHz  
40MHz  
64 bits  
64 bits  
64 bits  
64 bits  
64 bits  
16 bits  
64 bits  
64 bits  
200 MBps  
320 MBps  
528 MBps  
800 MBps  
1.1 GBps  
1.6 GBps  
1.6 GBps  
2.1 GBps  
5v  
EDO (50,60,70ns)  
SDRAM (66MHz)  
SDRAM (100MHz)  
SDRAM (133MHz)  
5v  
66MHz  
3.3v  
3.3v  
3.3v  
2.5v  
3.3v  
3.3v  
100MHz  
133MHz  
400MHz  
100MHz  
133MHz  
RDRAM (Direct Rambus) 1999  
DDR SDRAM (100MHz)  
DDR SDRAM (133MHz)  
2000  
2000  
* Memory channel width (64 bits started with 75MHz Pentium)  
Source: Computer Desktop Encyclopedia  
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ECC Memory (error correcting code memory)  
A type of memory that contains special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data and  
correcting the errors on the fly.  
IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics)  
A type of disk-drive interface widely used to connect hard disks, CD-ROMs and tape  
drives to a PC, in which the controller electronics is integrated into the drive itself,  
eliminating the need for a separate adapter card. The IDE interface is known as the  
ATA (AT Attachment) specification.  
IEEE1394  
A new, high speed external bus standard, also known as FireWire or iLink, which  
supports data transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps for connecting up to 63 external  
devices.  
IrDA (Infrared Data Association)  
A group of device vendors, including computer, component and telecommunications,  
who have developed a standard for transmitting data via infrared light waves. This  
enables you to transfer data from one device to another without any cables.  
LAN (local area network)  
A computer network that covers a relatively smaller area, such as in a building or an  
enterprise. It is made up of servers, workstations, shared resources, a network oper-  
ating system and a communications link. These individual PCs and devices on a LAN  
are known as “nodes”, and are connected by cables to access data and devices any-  
where on the LAN, so that many users can share expensive devices and data.  
LED (light emitting diode)  
A semiconductor device that converts electrical energy into light. Since it lights up  
(usually red) when electricity is passed through it, it is usually used for the activity  
lights on computer’s component, such as disk drivers.  
LPT (line printer terminal)  
Logical device name for a line printer; a name reserved by the MS-DOS for up to three  
parallel printer ports: LPT1, LPT2, and LPT3. It is frequently used by the OS to  
identify a printer.  
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PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)  
A local bus standard developed by Intel that first appeared on PCs in late 1993. PCI  
provides “plug and play” capability and allows IRQs to be shared. The PCI controller  
can exchange data with the system's CPU either 32 bits or 64 bits at a time.  
PnP (Plug and Play)  
A set of specifications that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with  
peripherals. The user can "plug" in a peripheral device and "play" it without configur-  
ing the system manually. To implement this useful feature, both the BIOS that sup-  
ports PnP and a PnP expansion card are required.  
POST (Power On Self Test)  
During booting up your system, the BIOS executes a series of diagnostic tests, include  
checking the RAM, the keyboard, the disk drives, etc., to see if they are properly  
connected and operating.  
PS/2 Port  
A type of port developed by IBM for connecting a mouse or keyboard to a PC. The  
PS/2 port supports a mini DIN plug containing just 6 pins. Most modern PCs equipped  
with PS/2 ports so that the special port can be used by another device, such as a  
modem.  
USB (universal serial bus)  
A hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick,  
etc. USB provides a maximum bandwidth of 12 Mbit/sec (Mbps) for connecting up to  
127 peripheral devices to PC. USB features hot swap capability and multiple data  
streams, allows external devices to be plugged in and unplugged without turning the  
system off.  
Virus  
A program or a piece of code that infects computer files by inserting in those files  
copies of itself. The virus code is buried within an existing program, and is activated  
when that program is executed. All the viruses are man-made, and often have damaging  
side effects.  
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