MSi MSI ATX Motherboard G52 MA00362 User Manual

MSI  
845 PRO4  
MS-6391 ATX Mainboard  
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL  
Version 1.0  
G52-MA00362  
I
Manual Rev : 1.0  
Release Date : Jul. 2001  
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when  
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment  
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a resi-  
dential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user  
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.  
Notice 1  
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respon-  
sible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
Notice 2  
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order  
to comply with the emission limits.  
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU  
RESEAU.  
Micro-Star International MS-6391  
Tested to comply with  
FCC Standard  
For Home or Office Use  
II  
Copyright Notice  
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR  
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document,  
but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products  
are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes  
without notice.  
Trademarks  
All trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners.  
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.  
PS/2 and OS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.  
Windows 98, Windows ME, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of  
Microsoft.  
Netware is a registered trademark of Novell.  
Award is a registered trademark of Award Software Inc.  
Revision History  
Revision  
Revision History  
Date  
V1.0  
First Release  
Jul. 2001  
III  
Safety Instructions  
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.  
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.  
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.  
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.  
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the  
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.  
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V  
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.  
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not  
place anything over 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 or cause  
electrical shock.  
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a  
service personnel:  
The power cord or plug is damaged  
Liquid has penetrated into the equipment  
The equipment has been exposed to moisture  
The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work accord-  
ing to User’s Manual.  
The equipment has dropped and damaged  
If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage  
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT  
UNCONDITIONED, STORAGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F),  
IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.  
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
IV  
Contents  
Chatper 1 Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1  
Mainboard Specifications................................................................ 1-2  
Mainboard Layout............................................................................ 1-4  
Quick Components Guide ............................................................... 1-5  
Chatper 2 Hardware Setup .................................................................. 2-1  
Central Processing Unit: CPU ......................................................... 2-2  
CPU Installation Procedures .................................................... 2-2  
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ................................... 2-3  
Installing the CPU Fan .............................................................. 2-4  
Memory Installation ......................................................................... 2-6  
Memory Bank Configuration .................................................... 2-6  
Module Installation Procedures............................................... 2-7  
Power Supply .................................................................................... 2-8  
ATX 20-pin Power Connector .................................................. 2-8  
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1............................................ 2-8  
Back Panel ....................................................................................... 2-10  
Mouse Connector ..................................................................... 2-10  
Keyboard Connector ................................................................ 2-11  
USB Connectors ....................................................................... 2-11  
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B............................. 2-12  
Midi/Joystick/Audio Port Connectors ................................. 2-12  
V
LAN Jack (RJ-45) (optional) .................................................... 2-13  
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ................................................ 2-14  
Connectors ...................................................................................... 2-15  
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ..................................... 2-15  
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 .................................... 2-16  
Fan Power Connectors: P_FAN1/C_FAN1/S_FAN1 ......... 2-17  
Case Connector: F_P1 & F_P2 (optional) .............................. 2-18  
Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1 ................................. 2-21  
Power Saving LED Connector: JGL1 ..................................... 2-22  
Wake On Ring/Wake On LAN Connectors .......................... 2-23  
CD-In/AUX Line-In/Modem-In Connectors ....................... 2-24  
IrDA Infrared Module Connector: IR1 & IR2 (optional) ...... 2-25  
USB PC to PC Connector: USB1 & USB2 (optional) ............. 2-26  
Front Audio Connector: JAUDIO1 & JAUDIO2 (optional) .. 2-27  
Jumpers ............................................................................................ 2-29  
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 .................................................... 2-29  
Onboard Audio Jumper: JP1 (optional) ................................. 2-30  
Slots .................................................................................................. 2-31  
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot................................... 2-31  
PCI Slots .................................................................................... 2-31  
ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) Slot (optional) .......... 2-32  
CNR (Communication & Networking Riser) Slot ................ 2-32  
Chapter 3 Award® BIOS Setup............................................................ 3-1  
Entering Setup .................................................................................. 3-2  
Control Keys ...................................................................................... 3-2  
Getting Help ...................................................................................... 3-3  
Main Menu ........................................................................................ 3-4  
Standard CMOS Features ................................................................ 3-6  
VI  
Advanced BIOS Features ................................................................. 3-9  
Advanced Chipset Features .......................................................... 3-14  
Integrated Peripherales .................................................................. 3-17  
Power Management Setup ............................................................. 3-22  
PnP/PCI Configurations ............................................................... 3-27  
PC Health Status............................................................................. 3-29  
Frequency/Voltage Control ........................................................... 3-31  
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults ............................................. 3-33  
Set Supervisor/User Password..................................................... 3-34  
Save & Exit Setup/Exit without Saving ....................................... 3-36  
Appendix A: Glossary ...........................................................................B-1  
VII  
Introduction  
Introduction  
1
The 845 Pro4 (MS-6391) ATX mainboard is a high-performance  
computer mainboard based on Intel® 82845 & 82801BA chipsets. The  
845 Pro4 is designed for Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin  
package that delivers a high performance and professional desktop  
platform solution.  
The Intel® 82845 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) provides the  
processor interface, SDRAM interface, AGP interface and hub interface.  
It supports: a single processor with a data transfer rate of 400MHz,  
SDRAM at 133MHz operation (PC133), AGTL+ host bus with integrated  
termination supporting 32-bit host addressing, 1.5V AGP interface with  
4x SBA/data transfer and 2x/4x fast write capability, and 8-bit, 66MHz  
4x hub interface to the Intel ICH2.  
The 82801BA I/O Controller Hub 2 (ICH2) provides the I/O  
subsystem with access to the rest of the system and additionally integrates  
many I/O functions. It supports: upstream hub interface for access to the  
Intel MCH, 2-channel Ultra ATA/100 bus master IDE controller, USB  
controller 1.1 (expanded capabilities for 4 ports), I/O APIC, SMBus  
controller, FWH interface, LPC interface, AC’97 2.1 interface, PCI 2.2  
interface, integrated system management controller, and integrated LAN  
controller.  
This chapter includes the following topics:  
Mainboard Specifications  
Mainboard Layout  
Quick Components Guide  
1-2  
1-4  
1-5  
1-1  
Chapter 1  
Mainboard Specifications  
CPU  
Support Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in FC-PGA2 package  
Support 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz and up to 2GHz  
Chipset  
Intel® 845 chipset (593 FC-BGA)  
- Support 400MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus  
- Support SDRAM at 133MHz operation (PC133)  
- 100MHz FSB  
- AGP 2x/4x universal slot  
Intel® ICH2 chipset (360BGA)  
- Two full IDE channels, support up to ATA100  
- AC’ 97 controller integrated  
- LPC interface for SIO  
- Integrated 10/100 Ethernet  
Main Memory  
Three 168-pin SDRAM sockets  
Support a total of 3GB memory, using 16/64/128/256/512Mb  
technology  
Slots  
One AGP 2x/4x slot  
Five PCI 2.2 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots  
(support 3.3v/5v PCI bus)  
One CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot  
One ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) slot (optional)  
On-Board IDE  
An IDE controller on the ICH2 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-  
ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA66/100 operation  
modes  
Can connect up to four IDE devices  
1-2  
Introduction  
On-Board Peripherals  
On-Board Peripherals include:  
- One floppy port supports two FDDs with 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB,  
1.44MB and 2.88MB.  
- Two serial ports (COM A + COM B)  
- One parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode  
- Four USB ports (Rear * 2/Front * 2)  
- One RJ-45 connector (optional)  
- One audio/game port  
Audio  
ICH2 chipset integrated  
ADI 1885  
- AC’ 97 compliant  
- Support two channel audio  
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)  
function which records your mainboard specifications.  
Dimension  
ATX Form Factor  
Mounting  
6 mounting holes  
1-3  
Chapter 1  
Mainboard Layout  
T: mouse  
B: keyboard  
P_FAN1  
C_FAN1  
D-LED  
Intel  
845  
Top :  
Game port  
chipset  
Bottom:  
Line-Out  
Line-In  
Mic  
AGP Slot  
CD_IN1  
PCI Slot 1  
ICH2  
Codec  
PCI Slot 2  
USB1  
JGS1  
USB2  
(optional)  
PCI Slot 3  
PCI Slot 4  
MDM_IN1  
J3  
Winbond  
W83628F  
AUX_IN1  
F_P1  
FWH  
PCI Slot 5  
JGL1  
JBAT1  
BATT  
+
S_FAN1  
ISA Slot (optional)  
JWOL1  
JAUDIO2  
(optional)  
Winbond  
W83629D  
IR1  
CNR  
JP1(optional)  
JMDM1  
JAUDIO1  
MS-6391 ATX Mainboard  
1-4  
Introduction  
Quick Components Guide  
Component  
Socket 478  
DIMM 1~3  
ATX Power Connector  
JPW1  
FDD1  
IDE 1~2  
P_FAN1  
C_FAN1  
S_FAN1  
F_P1 & F_P2  
JGS1  
JGL1  
JMDM1  
JWOL1  
Function  
Installing CPU  
Installing DIMMs  
Reference  
p. 2-2  
p. 2-7  
p. 2-8  
Installing power supply  
Connecting to a 12V power  
Connecting to Floppy disk drive  
Connecting to IDE devices  
Connecting to Power Supply fan  
Connecting to CPU fan  
Connecting to System fan  
Case connector  
Connecting to power saving switch  
Connecting to power saving LED  
Connecting to modem module  
Connecting to LAN module  
CD-in connector  
p. 2-8  
p. 2-15  
p. 2-16  
p. 2-17  
p. 2-17  
p. 2-17  
p. 2-18  
p. 2-20  
p. 2-21  
p. 2-22  
p. 2-22  
p. 2-23  
p. 2-23  
p. 2-23  
p. 2-24  
p. 2-25  
p. 2-29  
p. 2-31  
p. 2-31  
p. 2-31  
p. 2-31  
CD_IN1  
AUX_IN1  
MDM_IN1  
IR1 & IR2  
USB1 & USB2  
JBAT1  
AGP Slot  
PCI Slots  
ISA Slots  
CNR Slot  
Aux line-in connector  
Modem-in connector  
Connecting to IrDA module  
USB PC to PC connector  
Clear CMOS jumper  
InstallingAGPcard  
Installing expansion cards  
Installing expansion cards  
Installing CNR card  
1-5  
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.  
This chapter contains the following topics:  
Central Processing Unit: CPU  
Memory Installation  
Power Supply  
Back Panel  
Connectors  
Jumpers  
2-2  
2-6  
2-8  
2-10  
2-15  
2-29  
2-31  
Slots  
2-1  
Chapter 2  
Central Processing Unit: CPU  
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in FC-PGA2  
package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 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.  
Open Lever  
CPU Installation Procedures  
1. Pull the lever sideways away  
Sliding Plate  
from the socket. Then, raise  
the lever up to a 90-degree  
angle.  
Dot/Cut edge  
2. Look for the dot/cut edge.  
The dot/cut edge should  
point towards the lever  
pivot. The CPU will only  
fit in the correct orientation.  
Close Lever  
3. Hold the CPU down firmly,  
and then close the lever to  
complete the installation.  
2-2  
Hardware Setup  
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure  
If  
CPU Clock  
Core/Bus ratio  
=
=
=
=
=
100MHz  
14  
Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio  
100MHz x 14  
then CPU core speed  
1.4GHz  
1. Overheating  
The issue of heat will seriously damage the CPU and  
system, always make sure the cooling fan can work prop-  
erly to protect the CPU from overheating.  
2. Overclocking  
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking.  
However, please make sure your components are able to  
tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking.  
Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is  
not recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or  
risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond prod-  
uct specifications.  
WARNING!  
2-3  
Chapter 2  
Installing the CPU Fan  
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher  
performance, thermal managment becomes increasingly important.  
To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink  
on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the heatsink/  
fan.  
NOTE: The figures in this section are for reference only. Actual  
mainboard layout may be different from the one you purchased.  
1. Locate the CPU and its  
retention mechanism on the  
mainboard.  
Retention Mechanism  
2. Position the heatsink onto  
the retention mechanism.  
2-4  
Hardware Setup  
3. Mount the fan on top of the  
heatsink. Press down the  
fan until its four clips get  
wedged in the holes of the  
retention mechanism.  
levers  
4. Press the two levers down to  
fasten the fan. Each lever can  
be pressed down in only  
ONE direction.  
5. Connect the fan power cable  
from the mounted fan to the  
3-pin fan power connector  
on the mainboard.  
Fan power cable  
2-5  
Chapter 2  
Memory Installation  
Memory Bank Configuration  
The mainboard supports a maximum memory size of 3GB. It  
provides three 168-pin unbuffered SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line  
Memory Module) sockets and supports 64MB to 512MB technology.  
DIMM 1 ~ 3  
Synchronous DRAM is a type of dynamic RAM memory chip that has  
been widely used starting in the latter part of the 1990s. SDRAMs are based on  
standard dynamic RAM chips, but have sophisticated features that make them  
considerably faster. First, SDRAM chips are fast enough to be synchronized  
with the CPU's clock, which eliminates wait states. Second, the SDRAM chip is  
divided into two cell blocks, and data is interleaved between the two so that  
while a bit in one block is being accessed, the bit in the other is being prepared  
for access. This allows SDRAM to burst the second and subsequent, contigu-  
ous characters at a rate of 10ns, compared to 60ns for the first character.  
SDRAM provides 800 MBps or 1 GBps data transfer depending on  
whether the bus is 100MHz or 133MHz.  
2-6  
Hardware Setup  
Memory Installation Procedures  
You can install memory modules in any combination as follows:  
Socket  
Memory Module  
Total Memory  
Socket 1  
(Bank0 & Bank1)  
64MB, 128MB,  
256MB, 512MB, 1GB  
64MB ~ 1GB  
Socket 2  
(Bank2 & Bank3)  
64MB, 128MB,  
256MB, 512MB, 1GB  
64MB ~ 1GB  
Socket 3  
64MB, 128MB,  
64MB ~ 1GB  
64MB ~ 3GB  
(Bank4 & Bank5)  
256MB, 512MB, 1GB  
Total System Memory  
Note: As 845 chipset does not properly support the PC100 memory, it  
is strongly recommended to install PC133 DIMMs for the better system  
performance and stability. We do not guarantee the system stability when  
installing PC100 DIMMs.  
Installing DIMM Modules  
1. The DIMM slot has 2 Notch Keys “VOLT and DRAM”, so the  
DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.  
Front View  
Rear View  
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot.  
Then push it in.  
DRAM  
VOLT  
3. The plastic clip at the side of the DIMM slot will automatically  
close.  
2-7  
Chapter 2  
Power Supply  
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system.  
Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all  
components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be  
caused.  
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector  
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.  
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1  
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.  
2-8  
Hardware Setup  
2
4
1
3
JPW1  
11  
20  
1
10  
ATX Power  
Connector  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3.3V  
3.3V  
GND  
5V  
GND  
5V  
GND  
PW_OK  
5V_SB  
12V  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
3.3V  
-12V  
GND  
PS_ON  
GND  
GND  
GND  
-5V  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
1
2
3
4
GND  
GND  
12V  
5V  
5V  
10  
12V  
JPW1 Pin Definition  
ATX Power Connector Pin Definition  
2-9  
Chapter 2  
Back Panel  
The Back Panel provides the following connectors:  
Mouse  
LAN  
Paraller Port  
Midi/Joystick Port  
Keyboard USB Ports  
COM A  
COM B  
L-Out L-In MIC  
Mouse Connector  
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN con-  
nector for attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse di-  
rectly into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments  
are as follows:  
PIN  
1
2
SIGNAL  
Mouse DATA  
NC  
DESCRIPTION  
Mouse DATA  
No connection  
Ground  
6
2
5
1
3
GND  
4
3
4
5
6
VCC  
Mouse Clock  
NC  
+5V  
Mouse clock  
No connection  
PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)  
Pin Definition  
2-10  
Hardware Setup  
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® key-  
board directly into this connector.  
PIN  
1
2
SIGNAL  
Keyboard DATA  
NC  
DESCRIPTION  
Keyboard DATA  
No connection  
Ground  
6
2
5
1
3
GND  
4
3
4
5
6
VCC  
Keyboard Clock  
NC  
+5V  
Keyboard clock  
No connection  
Pin Definition  
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 ths connector.  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
VCC  
+5V  
1
5
2
6
3
7
4
8
-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  
USB Port Description  
2-11  
Chapter 2  
Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B  
The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors for serial  
port COM A and COM B. The ports are 16550A high speed communica-  
tion ports that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse  
or other serial devices directly to them.  
PIN  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
SIGNAL  
DCD  
SIN  
SOUT  
DTR  
GND  
DSR  
RTS  
CTS  
RI  
DESCRIPTION  
Data Carry Detect  
Serial In or Receive Data  
Serial Out or Transmit Data  
Data Terminal Ready  
Ground  
Data Set Ready  
Request To Send  
Clear To Send  
1
2
3
4
5
6 7 8 9  
9-Pin Male DIN Connectors  
9
Ring Inticate  
Pin Definition  
Midi/Joystick/Audio Port Connector  
The mainboard provides a 15-pin female connector for connect-  
ing a game joysticks/pads or MIDI devices.  
The three ports at bottom provide the mainboard audio functions:  
Line Out is a connector for headphone or speakers. Line In is used for  
external CD player, tape players or other audio devices to be recorded by  
your computer or played through the Line Out. Mic is a connector for  
the microphone.  
Midi / Joystick  
L-out  
L-in  
MIC  
2-12  
Hardware Setup  
LAN Jack (RJ-45) (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  
1
SIGNAL  
RDN  
RDP  
DESCRIPTION  
Receive Differential Pair  
Receive Differential Pair  
Ground  
2
3
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
TDN  
4
Ground  
5
Ground  
6
Ground  
LAN RJ-45 Jack  
7
Transmit Differential Pair  
Transmit Differential Pair  
8
TDP  
Pin Definition  
2-13  
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
25  
14  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
DESCRIPTION  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
STROBE  
DATA0  
DATA1  
DATA2  
DATA3  
DATA4  
DATA5  
DATA6  
DATA7  
ACK#  
BUSY  
PE  
SELECT  
AUTO FEED#  
ERR#  
INIT#  
SLIN#  
GND  
Strobe  
Data0  
Data1  
Data2  
Data3  
Data4  
Data5  
Data6  
Data7  
Acknowledge  
Busy  
Paper End  
Select  
Automatic Feed  
Error  
Initialize Printer  
Select In  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
Ground  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
GND  
Pin Definition  
2-14  
Hardware Setup  
Connectors  
The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD,  
case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and fans.  
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.  
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FDD1  
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Chapter 2  
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2  
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA  
33/66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ul-  
tra DMA/33/66/100 function. It has two HDD connectors: IDE1  
(Primary) and IDE2 (Secondary). You can connect up to four hard disk  
drives, CD-ROM or 120MB Floppy to IDE1 and IDE2.  
IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)  
- The first hard disk drive should always be connected to IDE1. You can  
connect a Master and a Slave drive to IDE1.  
IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)  
- You can connect a Master and a Slave drive to IDE2.  
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2
1
2
1
IDE2  
IDE1  
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.  
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Hardware Setup  
Fan Power Connectors: P_FAN1/C_FAN1/S_FAN1  
The C_FAN1 (processor fan), S_FAN1 (system fan) and P_FAN1  
(power supply fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. They support  
3-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connector, 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. As 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.  
GND  
+12V  
SENSOR  
P_FAN1  
GND  
+12V  
SENSOR  
C_FAN1  
GND  
+12V  
SENSOR  
S_FAN1  
Note:  
1. Always consult the vendor for proper CPU cooling fan.  
2. CPUFAN supports the fan control function. You can install the PC Alert  
utility that will automatically control the CPU Fan speed according to  
the actual CPU temperature.  
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Chapter 2  
Case Connector: F_P1 & F_P2 (optional)  
The case connector block F_P1 allows you to connect the Power  
Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED, Speaker, HDD LED.  
The other case connector block F_P2 is compliant to Intel Front  
Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide and can connect to the the Power  
Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED and HDD LED on the case.  
18  
9
Reset  
Power  
Switch  
Switch  
+
+
Speaker  
Power  
LED  
-
-
-
+
HDD  
LED  
10  
1
F_P1  
1
2
HDD  
LED  
+
+
Power  
LED  
Power  
Switch  
-
-
Reset  
-
+
+
-
Switch  
Reserved  
9
10  
F_P2  
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Hardware Setup  
Power Switch  
Connect to a 2-pin push button switch.  
Reset Switch  
Reset switch is used to reboot the system rather than turning the  
power ON/OFF. Avoid rebooting while the HDD is working. You can  
connect the Reset switch from the system case to this pin.  
Power LED (F_P1)  
The Power LED is lit while the system power is on.  
2-pin single color power LED: Connected to pin 5 & 6. The power  
LED is not able to change its color. You can only choose Blinking  
in the BIOS utility for the power LED to indicate the suspend/  
sleep mode.  
LED Status  
Steady Green  
Blinking  
Description  
The system is in the full-on mode.  
The system enters the suspend/sleep mode.  
Speaker (F_P1 only)  
Speaker from the system case is connected to this pin.  
HDD LED  
HDD LED shows the activity of a hard disk drive connected to the  
IDE1 or IDE2 connector. Avoid turning the power off while the HDD is  
working. You can connect the HDD LED from the system case to this  
pin.  
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Chapter 2  
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  
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Hardware Setup  
Power Saving LED Connector: JGL1  
JGL1 is connected to a power saving LED. There are two types of  
LED that you can use: 3-pin or 2-pin (ACPI request) LED. If connected to  
a dual color LED, the LED light is green when system in turned on, and  
turns to orange color while entering the sleep state. For single color LED,  
the LED is lit when system is on, and blinks during the sleep state.  
PLED1  
1
Suspend LED  
GND  
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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Chapter 2  
Wake On Ring/Wake On LAN Connectors: JMDM1/JWOL1  
Wake On Ring (JMDM1) connector allows you to connect to a  
modem card with Wake On Ring function; Wake On LAN (JWOL1) con-  
nector allows you to connect to a LAN card with Wake On LAN function.  
The two connectors provide system the feature to boot up when a signal  
is received through the modem card/local area network.  
PIN  
1
SIGNAL  
NC  
2
GND  
3
4
MDM_WAKEUP  
NC  
5
5VSB  
Note: Modem wake-up signal  
is active “low”.  
5
1
JMDM1  
PIN  
1
2
SIGNAL  
5VSB  
GND  
1
3
3
MP_WAKEUP  
JWOL1  
Note: LAN wake-up signal  
is active “high”.  
Note: To be able to use this function, you need a power supply that  
provide enough power for this feature. (Power supply with 750mA 5V Stand-  
by)  
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Hardware Setup  
CD-In Connector  
This connector allows you to connect to CD-ROM audio connector.  
AUX Line-In Connector  
This connector is used for a DVD add-on card with line-in  
connector.  
Modem-In Connector  
This connector is for Modem with internal voice connector.  
Mono_Out is connected to the Modem Speaker Out connector. Phone_In  
is connected to the Modem Microphone In connector.  
R
GND  
L
CD_IN1  
Mono_Out  
R
GND  
L
GND  
Phone_In  
AUX_IN1  
MDM_IN1  
Note:  
Mono_Out is connected to the Modem speaker-out connector.  
Phone_In is connected to the Modem microphone-in connector.  
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Chapter 2  
IrDA Infrared Module Connector: IR1 & IR2 (optional)  
These connectors allow you to connect to IrDA Infrared modules.  
You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR  
function. The difference between IR1 & IR2 is that IR2 is compliant to  
Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.  
PIN  
1
2
3
4
SIGNAL  
VCC  
NC  
IRRX  
GND  
IRTX  
1
5
5
IR1  
IR1 Pin Definition  
PIN  
SIGNAL  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Not assigned  
NC  
VCC  
GND  
IRTX  
1
5
2
6
IR2  
IRRX  
IR2 Pin Definition  
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Hardware Setup  
USB PC To PC Connector: USB1 & USB2 (optional)  
The mainboard provides two Front USB (Universal Serial Bus)  
pin headers that allow you to connect optional USB ports for front panel.  
Different from USB1, USB2 is compliant to Intel Front Panel I/O Con-  
nectivity Design Guide.  
1
5
6
10  
USB1  
1
2
9
10  
USB2  
Pin Description Pin Description  
Pin Description Pin Description  
1
3
5
7
9
VCC  
2
4
GND  
1
3
5
7
9
VCC  
USB3-  
USB3+  
GND  
NC  
2
4
VCC  
USB2-  
USB2+  
GND  
GND  
USB2-  
6
USB3+  
USB3-  
VCC  
6
USB2+  
8
8
GND  
GND  
10  
10  
*USB_FP_OC0  
USB1 Pin Definition  
USB2 Pin Definition  
*USB_FP_OC0 is Front Panel USB Overcurrent signal (Ports 2 & 3)  
Note: You can use only ONE USB header to connect USB ports. Make  
sure you choose the appropriate one for your USB ports.  
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Chapter 2  
Front Panel Audio Header: JAUDIO1 &  
JAUDIO2(optional)  
You can connect an optional audio connector to the Front Panel  
Audio Header. JAUDIO2 is compliant to Intel Front Panel I/O  
Connectivity Design Guide.  
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1
18  
10  
JAUDIO1  
2
1
10  
9
JAUDIO2  
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Hardware Setup  
Pin Description  
Pin  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
Description  
Active LINE Out(L)  
GND (aLO)  
GND (+12)  
(Cut Away)  
GND (MIC)  
LINE Next(R)  
LINE Next(L)  
(Cut away)  
Line In(L)  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Active LINE Out(R)  
GND (aLO)  
GND (+12)  
+12V (1A)  
MIC  
Front LINE Out(R)  
Front LINE Out(L)  
GND (fLO)  
Line In(R)  
JAUDIO1 Pin Definition  
Caution!!!  
If you don’t want to connect to the optional front  
audio, pins 6 and 15, 7 and 16 have to be shorted  
by jumper caps in order to have signal output  
directed to the rear audio ports.  
7 6  
16 15  
Pin Signal  
Description  
1
2
AUD_MIC  
AUD_GND  
Front Panel Microphone input signal  
Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits  
3
AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone Power  
AUD_VCC Filtered +5V used by Analog Audio Circuits  
AUD_FPOUT_R Right Channel Audio signal to Front Panel  
4
5
6
AUD_RET_R  
Right Channel Audio signal Return from Front Panel  
7
NC  
NC  
No Connection  
No Connection  
8
9
AUD_FPOUT_L Left Channel Audio signal to Front Panel  
10  
AUD_RET_L  
Left Channel Audio signal Return from Front Panel  
JAUDIO2 Pin Definition  
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Chapter 2  
Jumpers  
The mainboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the  
computer’s function. This section will mention how to change your  
mainboard’s function through the use of jumpers.  
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 you turn on the  
computer. If you want to clear the system configuration, you can use the  
JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. Follow the instructions be-  
low to operate:  
1
1
3
3
Clear Data  
Keep Data  
(default)  
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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Hardware Setup  
Onboard Audio Jumper: JP1 (optional)  
This jumper is used to enable/disable the onboard soft audio  
codec.  
Auto  
(default)  
Disabled  
1
3
JP1  
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Chapter 2  
Slots  
The motherboard provides one AGP slot, five 32-bit Master PCI  
bus slots, one ISA slot and one CNR slot.  
AGP Slot  
PCI Slot  
ISA Slot  
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 con-  
troller to directly access main memory and provides three levels of  
throughputs: 1x (266Mbps), 2x (533Mbps) and 4x (1.07Gbps).  
PCI Slots  
The five 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.  
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Hardware Setup  
ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) Slot (optional)  
The ISA slot provides one 16-bit interface that are used to add  
expansion card to the computer.  
CNR (Communication & Networking Riser) Slot  
The CNR slot allows you to insert the CNR expansion cards. CNR  
is a specially designed network, 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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Award® BIOS Setup  
Chapter 3 Award® BIOS Setup  
Award® BIOS Setup  
3
This mainboard uses Award® BIOS ROM that has a built-in Setup  
program to allow users to modify the basic system configuration. The  
information is stored in battery-backed RAM (CMOS RAM) so that it  
retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.  
This chapter provides you with the overview of the BIOS Setup  
program. It contains the following topics:  
Entering Setup  
Control Keys  
3-2  
3-2  
Getting Help  
Main Menu  
3-3  
3-4  
Standard CMOS Features  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Advanced Chipset Features  
Integrated Peripherals  
Power Management Setup  
PnP/PCI Configurations  
PC Health Status  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor/User Password  
Save & Exit Setup/Exit without Saving  
3-6  
3-9  
3-14  
3-17  
3-22  
3-27  
3-29  
3-31  
3-33  
3-34  
3-36  
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Chapter 3  
Entering Setup  
Power on the computer. When the below message appears briefly  
at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press  
<Del> key or simultaneously press <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys to  
enter Setup.  
TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT, PRESS <CTRL-ALT-ESC>  
OR <DEL> KEY  
If the message disappears before you respond and you still  
wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF then On or  
pressing the RESET button to try again. You may also restart 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 > Select the item  
< Esc > Jump to the Exit menu or return to the Main menu from a submenu  
< +/PU > Increase the numeric value or make changes  
-
< /PD > Decrease the numeric value or make changes  
< F1 > General help, only for StatusPage Setup Menu and Option Page  
Setup Menu  
< F5 > Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option  
Page Setup Menu  
< F6 > Load the default CMOS value from the 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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Award® BIOS Setup  
Getting Help  
After entering the Setup program, the first screen you will see is  
the Main menu.  
Main Menu  
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 highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.  
Sub-Menu  
If you find a right pointer symbol (as  
IDE Primary Master  
IDE Primary Slave  
IDE Secondary Master  
IDE Secondary Slave  
shown in the right view) appears to  
the left of certain fields, which means  
a sub-menu can be launched from this  
field. A sub-menu contains 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, 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 high-  
lighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen.  
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Chapter 3  
Main Menu  
Once you enter Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main  
Menu 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 enter the sub-menu.  
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software  
Standard CMOS Features  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Advanced Chipset Features  
Integrated Peripherals  
Power Management Setup  
PnP/PCI Configurations  
PC Health Status  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
Save & Exit Setup  
Exit Without Saving  
→ ←  
: Select Item  
ESC : Quit  
F9 : Menu in BIOS  
↑ ↓  
F10 : Save & Exit Setup  
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type ...  
Standard CMOS Features  
Use this menu for basic system configurations.  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Use this menu to set the items of Award special enhanced features.  
Advanced Chipset Features  
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 of integrated peripherals.  
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Award® BIOS Setup  
Power Management Setup  
Use this menu to specify your settings of power management.  
PnP/PCI Configurations  
This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.  
PC Health Status  
This entry shows your PC health status.  
Frequency/Voltage Control  
Use this menu to specify your settings of frequency/voltage control.  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values of your system for the  
minimal/stable performance to operate.  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for  
optimal system performance operations.  
Set Supervisor Password  
Use this menu to set Supervisor Password.  
Set User Password  
Use this menu to set User Password.  
Save & Exit Setup  
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit Setup program.  
Exit Without Saving  
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit Setup program.  
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Chapter 3  
Standard CMOS Features  
The items in Standard CMOS Features menu are divided into 13  
categories. Each category includes none, 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.  
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software  
Standard CMOS Features  
Item Help  
Date(mm:dd:yy):  
Time(hh:mm:ss):  
Tue, Jul 3 2001  
16: 15 : 29  
Menu Level ꢀ  
IDE Primary Master  
IDE Primary Slave  
IDE Secondary Master  
IDE Secondary Slave  
Change the day, month,  
year and century  
Drive A  
Drive B  
[1.44M, 3.5 in.]  
[None]  
Video  
[EGA/VGA]  
Halt On  
[All, But Keyboard]  
Base Memory  
640K  
65472K  
1024K  
Extended Memory  
Total Memory  
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults  
Date (mm:dd:yy)  
This item allows you to set the system to the date that you specify (usually  
the current date). The format is <day> <month> <date> <year>.  
Day  
Day of the week, from Sun. to Sat., determined by  
BIOS (read only).  
Month  
Date  
The month from Jan. through Dec.  
The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric  
function keys.  
Year  
The year, depends on the year of the BIOS.  
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Award® BIOS Setup  
Time (hh:mm:ss)  
This item allows you to set the system to the time that you specify (usually  
the current time). The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.  
IDE Primary Master/IDE Primary Slave/  
IDE Secondary Master/IDE Secondary Slave  
-
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/< > to select the hard disk drive category.  
The specification of hard disk drive will show on the right hand according  
to your selection. You can press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. The sub-  
menu will appear as the following example:  
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award  
Software  
Item Help  
IDE HDD Auto-Detection  
[Press Enter]  
IDE Primary Master  
Access Mode  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
Menu Level ꢀꢀ  
To auto-detect the  
HDD’s size, head...on  
this channel  
Capacity  
15365MB  
Cylinder  
Head  
29770  
16  
Precomp  
Landing Zone  
Sector  
65535  
29769  
63  
Access Mode  
Capacity  
Cylinder  
Head  
Precomp  
Landing Zone  
Sector  
The settings are CHS,LBA, Large, and Auto  
The Formatted size of the storage device  
Number of cylinders  
Number of heads  
Write precompensation  
Cylinder location of the landing zone  
Number of sectors  
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Chapter 3  
Drive A/B  
The two items allow you to set the type of floppy drivers installed. Avail-  
able options are [None], [360K, 5.25 in], [1.2M, 5.25 in], [720k, 3.5 in],  
[1.44M, 3.5in], and [2.88M, 3.5in]. Default value for Drive A is [1.44M,  
3.5in], and for Drive B is [None].  
Video  
This item allows you to set the type of video card. Available options are  
[EGA/VGA], [CGA40], [CGA80], and [MONO]. Default value is [EGA/  
VGA].  
Halt on  
This item allows you to set the type of errors that will cause system halt  
on. Available options are [All Errors], [No Errors], [All, But Keyboard],  
[All, But Diskette], and [All, But Disk/Key]. Default value is [All, But  
Keyboard].  
All Errors  
The system will halt on and display the error  
message if any error happens.  
No Errors  
The system will not halt on no matter any  
error happens.  
All, But Keyboard The system will halt on if any error happens.  
But the system will not halt on if the keyboard  
function is not normal.  
All, But Diskette The system will halt on if any error happens.  
But the system will not halt on if the disk drive  
function is not normal.  
All, But Disk/Key The system will halt on if any error happens.  
But the system will not halt on if the disk drive  
and keyboard function is not normal.  
Base/Extended/Total Memory  
The three items show the memory status of your system (read only).  
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Award® BIOS Setup  
Advanced BIOS Features  
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Anti-Virus Protection  
CPU L1 & L2 Cache  
Quick Boot  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Floppy]  
[HDD-0]  
Item Help  
Menu Level  
1st Boot Device  
2nd Boot Device  
3rd Boot Device  
Boot Other Device  
Swap Floppy  
Allows you to choose the  
VIRUS warning feature for  
IDE Hard Disk boot sector  
protection. If this  
function is enabled and  
someone attempt to write  
data into this area, BIOS  
will show a warning  
[CDROM]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[On]  
Seek Floppy  
Boot Up Num-Lock LED  
Gate A20 Option  
Typematic Rate Setting  
[Fast]  
[Disabled]  
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)  
Typematic Delay (Msec)  
Security Option  
6
x
x
message on screen and  
alarm beep  
250  
[Setup]  
[Enabled]  
[1.1]  
APIC Mode  
MPS Version Control For OS  
Boot OS/2 For DRAM > 64MB  
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.  
BIOS Flash Write Control  
[NO]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help  
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults  
Anti-Virus Protection  
This item allows you to choose the virus-warning feature for IDE hard  
disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone  
attempts to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message  
on screen and alarm beeps. Available options are [Disabled] and  
[Enabled]. Default value is [Disabled].  
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Chapter 3  
CPU L1 & L2 Cache  
Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than the system  
memory. When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested  
data from the main memory into cache memory, for even faster access by  
the CPU. Available options are:  
Enabled (default)  
Disabled  
Enable cache function  
Disable cache function  
Note: The internal cache is built in the processor.  
Quick Boot  
This item allows you to speed up Power On Self Test (POST) after you  
power on the computer. If this is set to [Enabled], BIOS will shorten or  
skip some check items during POST. Available options are [Disabled]  
and [Enabled]. Default value is [Disabled].  
1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device  
These three items allow you to set the sequence of boot device from that  
the BIOS attempts to load the operating system. Available options are  
[Floppy], [LS120], [HDD-0], [SCSI], [CDROM], [HDD-1], [HDD-2],  
[HDD-3], [ZIP100], [LAN], and [Disabled].  
Boot Other Device  
This item allows the system to try to boot from other device if the system  
fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Available options are  
[Disabled] and [Enabled]. Default value is [Enabled].  
Swap Floppy  
This item allows you to choose from the default of [Disabled] or choose  
[Enabled] to switch the floppy disk drives between being designated as  
A and B. Available options are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. Default value  
is [Disabled].  
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Seek Floppy  
This function allows the system to check if floppy installed or uninstalled  
when booting up the computer. Available options are [Disabled] and  
[Enabled]. Default value is [Disabled].  
Boot Up Num-Lock LED  
This item allows you to set the NumLock status when you boot up your  
computer. When you choose from the default of [On], the keypad is  
numeric keys; when you choose [Off], the keypad is arrow keys. Available  
options are [On] and [Off]. Default value is [On].  
Gate A20 Option  
This allows you to set the Gate A20 status. When set to [Fast], Gate A20  
is controlled by chipset. When set to [Normal], Gate A20 is controlled by  
a specific pin from the keyboard controller. Available options are [Fast]  
and [Normal]. Default value is [Fast].  
Typematic Rate Setting  
This item allows you to set the keystrokes repeat rate determined by  
keyboard controller. When set to [Enabled], the following two items  
Typematic Rate and Typematic Delay can be selected. Available op-  
tions are [Disabled] and [Enabled]. Default value is [Disabled].  
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)  
This item allows you to set the number of times a second to repeat a  
keystroke when you hold the key down. Available options are [6], [8],  
[10], [12], [15], [20], [24], and [30]. Default value is [6].  
Typematic Delay (Msec)  
This item allows you to set the delay time before the key begins to repeat  
the keystroke while holding down the key. Available options are [250],  
[500], [750], and [1000]. Default value is [250].  
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Security Option  
This item allows you to limit access to the system and Setup program, or  
just to Setup program. When set to [Setup], the system will boot, but  
access to Setup program will be denied if the correct password is not  
entered at the prompt. When you choose [System], the system will not  
boot and access to Setup program will be denied if the correct password  
is not entered at the prompt. Available options are [Setup] and [System].  
Default value is [Setup].  
APIC Mode  
This item is used to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programma-  
ble Interrupt Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the  
system is able to run in APIC mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand  
available IRQs resources for the system. Available options are [Enabled]  
and [Disabled].  
MPS Version Control For OS  
This item 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. Available options  
are [1.4] and [1.1]. Default value is [1.1].  
Boot OS/2 For DRAM > 64MB  
This item is set for the users running OS/2® operating system. When set  
to [No], you can not run the OS/2® operating system when DRAM in-  
stalled is larger than 64 MB. When set to [Yes], it is possible. Available  
options are [No] and [Yes]. Default value is [No].  
Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T  
This item allows you to enable or disable the HDD S.M.A.R.T. (Self-  
Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) Capability. Default  
value is [Disabled].  
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BIOS Flash Write Control  
The item is used to enable or disable the BIOS Flash Write Control for  
non-Award flash utility. Select [Enabled] when performing BIOS update  
with the non-Award flash utility. Ignore this option if you use the Award  
flash utility. Default value is [Disabled].  
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Advanced Chipset Features  
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Advanced Chipset Features  
Item Help  
Configure DRAM Timing  
CAS# Latency  
[by SPD]  
[ 3 ]  
Menu Level ꢀ  
Prechare Delay  
[7]  
RAS# to CAS# Delay  
RAS# Precharge  
[3]  
[3]  
DRAM Data Integrity Mode  
DRAM Frequency  
[Non-ECC]  
[Auto]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
[64]  
Memory Hole At 15M-16M  
Delayed Transaction  
AGP Aperture Size (MB)  
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F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults  
Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset  
Configure DRAM Timing  
This allows you to select whether DRAM timing is controlled by the SPD  
(Serial Presence Detect) EPROM on the DRAM module or by the user.  
When set to [by SPD] as default, the following four items are automatically  
determined by BIOS based on the configurations on the SPD. When set  
to [by User], you can configure these items manually. Available options  
are [by SPD] and [by User].  
CAS# Latency  
This item controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before SDRAM starts  
a read command after receiving it. Available options are [2] and [3]; the  
value should be set depending on the SDRAM installed.  
Precharge Delay  
This item controls the number of clock cycles for DRAM to be allowed to  
precharge from the active state. Available options are [7], [6], and [5].  
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RAS# to CAS# Delay  
This item allows you to insert a timing delay between the CAS and RAS  
strobe signals, used when DRAM is written to, read from, or refreshed.  
The setting [2] gives faster performance and [3] gives more stable  
performance. This item applies onl when synchronous DRAM is intalled  
in the system.  
RAS# Precharge  
If an insufficient number of cycles is allowed for the RAS to accumulate  
its charge before DRAM refresh, the refresh may be incomplete and the  
DRAM may be fail to retain data. The setting [2] gives faster performance  
and [3] gives more stable performance. This item applies onl when  
synchronous DRAM is intalled in the system.  
DRAM Data Integrity Mode  
This item allows you to select the [Non-ECC] or [ECC] (Error-Checking  
and Correcting), according to the type of installed RDRAM.  
DRAM Frequency  
This item allows you to set the clock frequency of the DRAM installed.  
Available options are [PC100], [PC133] and [Auto]. Default value is  
[Auto].  
Memory Hole at 15M-16M  
This item allows you to reserve an address space for ISA expansion  
cards that require it. Available options are [Enabled] and [Disabled].  
Default value is [Disabled].  
Delayed Transaction  
The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delay  
transactions cycles. Select [Enabled] to support compliance with PCI  
specification version 2.1. Available options are [Enabled] and [Disabled].  
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AGP Aperture Size (MB)  
This item allows you to select the size of the Accelerated Graphics Port  
(AGP) aperture. Aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range  
dedicated for graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the  
aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation. Avail-  
able options are [4], [8], [16], [32], [64], [128], and [256]. Default value is  
[64].  
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Integrated Peripherales  
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Integrated Peripherales  
OnChip Primary PCI IDE  
OnChip Secondary PCI IDE  
IDE Primary Master PIO  
IDE Primary Slave PIO  
IDE Secondary Master PIO  
IDE Secondary Slave PIO  
IDE Primary Master UDMA  
IDE Primary Slave UDMA  
IDE Secondary Master UDMA  
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA  
USB Controller  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Auto]  
Item Help  
Menu Level  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Auto]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[AGP]  
USB Keyboard Support  
Init Display First  
AC’97 Audio  
[Auto]  
AC’97 Modem  
[Auto]  
Onboard/CNR LAN Selection  
IDE HDD Block Mode  
Floppy Controller  
Serial Port A  
[Auto]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[3F8/IRQ4]  
[2F8/IRQ3]  
[Normal]  
[Hi, Lo]  
[Enabled]  
[Half]  
Serial Port B  
Serial Port B Mode  
RxD, TxD Active  
IR Transmission Delay  
IR Duplex Mode  
IR Pin Select  
[IR-Rx2Tx2]  
[378/IRQ7]  
[ECP]  
Parallel Port  
Parallel Port Mode  
EPP Version  
[1.7]  
ECP Mode Use DMA  
[3]  
Onboard Game Port  
Onboard Midi Port  
Midi IRQ Select  
[201]  
[330]  
[10]  
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OnChip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE  
The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with  
support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled to activate each channel  
separately. Available options are [Enabled] and [Disabled].  
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO  
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. Available options are [Auto], [Mode 0], [Mode  
1], [Mode 2], [Mode 3], [Mode 4].  
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA  
Ultra DMA 33/66/100 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, 66 and  
100, select Auto to enable BIOS support. Available options are [Auto]  
and [Disabled].  
USB Controller  
Select [Enabled] if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB)  
controller and you have USB peripherals. Available options are  
[Enabled]and [Disabled].  
USB Keyboard Support  
Select [Enabled] if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB)  
controller and you have a USB keyboard. Available options are [Enabled]  
and [Disabled].  
Init Display First  
Initialize the AGP video display before initializing any other display  
device on the system. Thus the AGP display becomes the primary  
display. Available options are [PCI slot] and [AGP].  
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AC’97 Audio  
This item allows you to enable/disable the 845 chipset’s feature to  
support AC97 Audio.  
AC’97 Modem  
This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard AC97 Modem  
function.  
Onboard/CNR LAN Selection  
This item allows you to select using the onboard LAN connector or CNR  
LAN function. Available options are [Auto] and [Ext. CNR]. Default  
value is [Auto].  
IDE HDD Block Mode  
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple  
sector read/write. If your IDE 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. Available  
options are [Enabled] and [Disabled].  
Floppy Controller  
Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed  
on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or  
the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field. Available  
options are [Enabled] and [Disabled].  
Serial Port A/Serial Port B  
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second  
serial ports. Available options are [3F8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4],  
[2F8/IRQ3], [Disabled], and [Auto].  
Serial Port B Mode  
The field allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port  
“COM B”. Available settings are:  
Normal:  
IrDA:  
ASKIR:  
RS-232C Serial Port  
IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port  
Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port  
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RxD, TxD Active  
This item allows you to determine the active of RxD, TxD. Available  
options are [Hi,Hi], [Lo,Lo], [Lo,Hi], and [Hi,Lo].  
IR Transmission Delay  
This item allows you to enable/disable the IR transmission delay. Avail-  
able options are [Enabled] and [Disabled].  
IR Duplex Mode  
This item allows you to select the IR half.full duplex function. Available  
options are [Half] and [Full].  
IR Pin Select  
Consult your IR peripheral documentation to select the correct setting of  
the TxD and RxD signals.  
Parallel Port  
Select a logical LPT port address and corresponding interrupt for the  
physical parallel port.  
Parallel Port Mode  
The item allows you to select the operating mode for the parallel port.  
Available options are [SPP], [EPP], [ECP], and [ECP+EPP].  
EPP Version  
The item allows you to select the EPP version by the parallel port when  
the port is set to [EPP] or [ECP+EPP] mode. Available options are  
[1.7] and [1.9].  
ECP Mode Use DMA  
The item automatically specifies an DMA channel 1 or 3 for the parallel  
port when it is set to [EPP] or [ECP+EPP] mode.  
Onboard Game Port  
The items disable or assign the address of the Game port.  
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Onboard Midi Port  
The items disable or assign the address of the Midi port.  
Midi IRQ Select  
The item specifies an IRQ for the Midi port.  
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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.  
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Power Management Setup  
IPCA Function  
ACPI Standby State  
Power Management/APM  
Modem Use IRQ  
[Enabled]  
[S1/POS]  
[User Define]  
[3]  
Item Help  
Menu Level  
Suspend Time Out  
Power Button Functoin  
Wake Up On PME  
[Disabled]  
[Power Off]  
[Disabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[Disabled]  
[50.0%]  
Wake On On Ring  
Wake Up On LAN  
USB Wakep from S3  
CPU THRM-Throttling  
Resume By RTC Alarm  
x Date(of Month) Alarm  
[Disabled]  
0
x
Date(hh:mm:ss) Alarm  
POWER ON Function  
KB Power ON Password  
Hot Key Power ON  
Power Again  
0 : 0 : 0  
[BUTTON ONLY]  
[Enter]  
[Ctrl-F1]  
[Power Off]  
[Single]  
Sleep State LED  
**Reload Global Timer Events**  
Primary Master IDE  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
[Disabled]  
Primary Slave IDE  
Secondary Master IDE  
Secondary Slave IDE  
FDC/LPT/COM Ports  
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IPCA Function  
This item allows you to set ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power  
Management) function. Available options are [Enabled] and [Disabled].  
Default value is [Enabled].  
ACPI Standby State  
This item allows you to set the ACPI standby state you will use.  
Available options are [S1/POS] and [S3/STR]. Default value is [S1/  
POS].  
S1/POS  
The S1 state is low power state. In this state, no system  
context (CPU or chipset) is lost and the hardware  
maintains all system context.  
S3/STR  
The S3 state is a lower power state where the  
information of system configuration and open  
applications/files is saved to main memory that  
remains poweres while most other hardware  
components turn off to save energy. The information  
stored in memory will be used to restore the system  
when an “wake up” event occurs.  
Power Management/APM  
This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving  
and is directly related to the following item Suspend Time Out. There  
are three selections for Power Management:  
Min. Power Saving  
Max. Power Saving  
Suspend Mode = 1 hr.  
Suspend Mode = 1 min.  
User Defined (default) This allows you to set the power sav  
ing mode manually. Available value  
are [Disabled], [1 Min], [2 Min], [4 Min],  
[8 Min], [12 Min], [20 Min], [30 Min],  
[40 Min], and [1 Hour].  
MODEM Use IRQ  
This determines the IRQ in which the MODEM can use. Available options  
are [3], [4], [5], [7], [9], [10], [11], and [NA].  
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Suspend Time Out  
When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, all devices  
except the CPU will be shut off. Available options are [1 Min], [2 Min], [4  
Min], [8 Min], [12 Min], [20 Min], [30 Min], [40 Min], [1 Hour], and  
[Disabled].  
Power Button Function  
This item allows you to set the functoin of pressing the power button.  
Available options are [Power Off] and [Suspend].  
Wake Up On PME  
This item allows you to enable the system to wake up when detecting the  
activities of the power management events. Available options are  
[Enabled] and [Disabled].  
Wake Up On Ring  
When set to [Disabled], the system will ignore any incoming call from  
the modem. When set to [Enabled], the system will boot up if there’s an  
incoming call from the modem.  
Wake Up On LAN  
To use this function, you need a LAN add-on card which support power  
on functions. It should also support the wake-up on LAN jumper  
(JWOL1).  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Wake up on LAN supported.  
Wake up on LAN not supported.  
USB Wakeup from S3  
This item allows the USB devices to wake up the system from S3 sleep  
state. S3 is the STR (Suspend to RAM) mode for ACPI, which saves  
different amount of system power. Available options are [Enabled] and  
[Disabled].  
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CPU THRM-Throttling  
This item allows you to select the CPU THRM-Throttling rate.  
Available options are [12.5%], [25.0%], [37.5%], [50.0%], [62.5%],  
[75.0%], and [87.5%].  
Resume by RTC Alarm  
This function is for setting date and time for your computer to boot up.  
During Disabled, you cannot use this function. During Enabled, choose  
the Date and Time Alarm:  
Date(of month) Alarm  
You can choose which date the  
system will boot up. Set to 0, to boot  
every day.  
Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm  
You can choose what hour, minute and  
second the system will boot up.  
Note: If you have change the setting, you must let the system boot up  
until it goes to the operating system, before this function will work.  
POWER ON Function  
This function allows you to select the item to power on the system.  
Available options are [BUTTON ONLY], [Keyboard 98], [Password],  
[Hot Key], [Mouse Left], and [Mouse Right].  
KB Power ON Password  
Normally, this item is unselectable. To enable this function, choose the  
[Password] setting in POWER ON Function. This will allow you to  
input the password for the KB power on function.  
Hot Key Power ON  
If POWER ON Function is set to [Hot Key], then you can assign a hot  
key combination in the field for the PS/2 keyboard to power on the system.  
Available options are [Ctrl-F1] through [Ctrl-F12].  
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Power Again  
This item determines how the system will power on after a power failure.  
Power Off Leaves the computer in the power off state  
Power On Reboots the computer  
Last State Restores the system to the state before power failure  
Sleep State LED  
This item determines which state the Power LED will use. The settings  
are [Single], [Dual] and [Blinking]. When set to [Blinking], the power  
LED will blink when the system enters the suspend mode. When set to  
[Dual], the power LED will change its color. Choose the [Single] and the  
power LED will always remain light up.  
<Reload Global Timer Events>  
Reload Global Timer events are I/O events whose occurrence can pre-  
vent the system from entering a power saving mode or can awaken the  
system from such a mode. In effect, the system remains alert for anything  
which occurs to a device which is configured as Enabled , even when the  
system is in a power down mode.  
Primary Master IDE  
Primary Slave IDE  
Secondary Master IDE  
Secondary Slave IDE  
FDC/LPT/COM Ports  
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PnP/PCI Configurations  
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI  
(Personal Computer Interconnect) is a system which allows I/O devices  
to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when commu-  
nicating 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.  
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PnP/PCI Configuration  
Item Help  
PNP OS Installed  
Clear ESCD  
[No]  
[Disabled]  
Menu Level  
Resources Controlled By  
IRQ Resources  
[Auto (ESCD)]  
Press Enter  
Press Enter  
Select Yes if you are  
using a Plug and Play  
capable operating system  
Select No if you need the  
BIOS to configure non-  
boot devices  
x
x
DMA Resources  
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop  
[Disabled]  
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F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults  
PNP OS Installed  
When set to [Yes], BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for boot-  
ing (VGA, IDE, SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP  
operating system like Windows 98. When set to [No], BIOS will initial-  
ize all the PnP cards. So, select [Yes] if your operating system is Plug &  
Play aware.  
Clear ESCD  
This item allows you to clear ESCD. Available options are [Disabled]  
and [Enabled]. Default value is [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 Windows98. When set to[manual],  
you can choose specific resources by going into each of the sub menu  
that follows this field (a sub-menu is preceded by a “ ”). Available  
options are [Auto(ESCD)] and [Manual]. (If you choose Auto, the IRQ  
Resources and DMA Resources will not have function.)  
DMA/IRQ Resources  
This item is adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to  
Manual. Press [Enter] and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. This  
item lists 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/DMA.  
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop  
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). Available options are  
[Enabled] and [Disabled]. Default value is [Disabled].  
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PC Health Status  
This section helps you to get more information about your  
system including CPU temperature, FAN speed and voltages. It is  
recommended that you contact with your motherboard supplier to get  
proper value about your setting of the CPU temperature.  
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PC Health Status  
Item Help  
Current System Temp.  
Current CPU Temperature  
Menu Level  
SYSTEM fan  
POWER fan  
CPU fan  
Vcore  
3.3V  
+ 5V  
+12V  
-12V  
- 5V  
VBAT(V)  
5VSB(V)  
CPU Critical Temperature  
[Disabled]  
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Current SystemTemp.  
This item shows the current system temperature.  
Current CPU Temperature  
This item shows the current CPU temperature.  
System Fan  
This item shows the status of system’s fan.  
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Power Fan  
This item shows the status of power supply’s fan.  
CPU Fan  
This item shows the status of CPU’s fan.  
Vcore  
This item shows the current system voltage.  
CPU Critical Temperature  
This item allows you to set the shutdown temperature level for the  
processor. When the processor reach the temperature you set, this will  
shutdown the system. This function only works in ACPI-aware OS (such  
as Windows 98/ME/2000). Available options are [80°C/176°F], [85°C/  
185°F], [90°C/194°F], and [Disabled]. Default Value is [Disabled].  
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Frequency/Voltage Control  
This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control.  
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Frequency/Voltage Control  
Item Help  
CPU Ratio Selection  
Auto Detect PCI Clock  
Spread Spectrum  
[x 8]  
[Enabled]  
[Enabled]  
[100]  
Menu Level  
CPU FSB Clock (Mhz)  
CPU Vcore Adjust  
[1.75 V]  
[3.3 V]  
DRAM Voltage Adjust  
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CPU Ratio Selection  
The CPU Clock Ratio provides flexibility for overclockers from [x 8] to  
[x 24].  
Note: Most of the Pentium® 4 processor doesn’t support clock ratio  
adjustment. Please consult your reseller for further instructions.  
Auto Detect PCI Clk  
Use this item to enable or disable the feature of auto detecting the clock  
frequency of the installed PCI cards. Available options are [Enabled]and  
Disabled.  
Spread Spectrum  
This item is used to enable or disable the clock generator’s Spread  
Spectrum feature. When overclocking the processor, always set it to  
[Disabled]. Available options are [Disabled] and [Enabled].  
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CPU FSB Clock (Mhz)  
This item specifies the clock frequency of CPU host bus (FSB) and pro-  
vides a method for end users to overclock the processor accordingly.  
CPU Vcore Adjust  
This item allows you to adjust CPU Vcore voltage. The adjustable value  
is up to 1.85 V.  
DRAM Voltage Adjust  
This item allows you to adjust DRAM voltage. Available options are  
[3.3V], [3.4V], [3.5V], and [3.6V].  
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Award® BIOS Setup  
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 Opti-  
mized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufac-  
turer specifically for the optimal performance of the mainboard. The  
Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for the  
stable system performance.  
When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below  
appears:  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N  
Type “Y” to load the BIOS default values for the minimal performance  
but most stable system operations.  
When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below  
appears:  
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N  
Type “Y” to load the default factory settings for optimal system  
performance.  
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Set Supervisor/User Password  
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software  
Standard CMOS Features  
Advanced BIOS Features  
Advanced Chipset Features  
Integrated Peripherals  
Power Management Setup  
PnP/PCI Conf
Frequency/Voltage Control  
Load Fail-Safe Defaults  
Load Optimized Defaults  
Set Supervisor Password  
Set User Password  
Enter Password:  
PC Health St
Exit Without Saving  
ESC : Quit  
F9 : Menu in BIOS  
↑ ↓ ← → : Select Item  
F10 : Save & Exit Setup  
Change/Set/Disable Password  
Type the password (up to eight characters in length) and press  
<Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered  
password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the  
password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may  
also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.  
To disable a password, just press <Enter> when you are  
prompted to enter the password. A message will confirm the pass-  
word will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will  
boot and you can enter Setup freely.  
When a password has been enabled, you will be prompted to  
enter it every time you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unautho-  
rized person from changing any part of your system configuration.  
Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require  
the BIOS to request a password every time your system is rebooted.  
This would prevent unauthorized use of your computer.  
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Award® BIOS Setup  
You determine when the password is required within the BIOS  
Features Setup Menu and its Security option. If the Security option is  
set to “System”, the password will be required both at boot and at  
entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”, prompting only occurs when trying to  
enter Setup.  
About Supervisor Password & User Password:  
Supervisor Password : Can enter and change the options of the setup  
menus.  
User Password:  
Can only enter but do not have the right to  
change the options of the setup menus. When  
you select this function, the following message  
will appear at the center of the screen to assist  
you in creating a password.  
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Chapter 3  
Save & Exit Setup/Exit without Saving  
When you finish the changes and want to quit the Setup program,  
select Save & Exit Setup. A message as below will appear on the screen:  
SAVE to CMOS and Exit(Y/N)? Y  
Type “Y” to quit the Setup program and save the user setup value to RTC  
CMOS. Type “N” to return to Setup program.  
When you want to quit the Setup program and leave the original  
settings, select Exit without Saving. A message as below will appear on  
the screen:  
Quit Without Saving(Y/N)? Y  
Type “Y” to quit the Setup Utility without saving data to RTC CMOS.  
Type “N” to return to the Setup program.  
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Glossary  
Appendix A: USB PC to PC  
Networking Function  
Glossary  
A
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 in-  
put/output interface (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.  
Buffer  
A region of memory reserved as a temporary storage area. In most cases,  
the OS or applications will create buffer areas to save the necessary data,  
and the applications can find the data in the areas first to increase the  
processing speed.  
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AppendixA  
Bus  
A set of hardware lines within the computer system, through which the  
data is transferred 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 traffer. It  
stores the contents of frequently accessed RAM locations and the ad-  
dresses where these data items are stored.  
Chipset  
A collection of integrated chips designed to perform one or more related  
functions. For example, a modem chipset contains all the primary cir-  
cuits for transmitting and receiving data; a PC chipset provides the elec-  
tronic 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.  
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Glossary  
DMA (direct memory access)  
A transfer mode between the main memory and the peripheral devices  
that without passing through the CPU. Using the DMA controller, data  
is transferred much faster.  
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  
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.  
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AppendixA  
IEEE 1394  
A new, high speed external bus standard, also known as FireWire or  
iLink, which supports data transfer rates of up to 400 Mbps for connect-  
ing 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 netwoek 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 operating 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 anywhere 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 usu-  
ally 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 fre-  
quently used by the OS to identify a printer.  
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)  
A local bus standard developed by Intel and 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.  
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Glossary  
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 configuring the system manually. To implement  
this useful feature, both the BIOS that supports PnP and a PnP expan-  
sion 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 fea-  
tures 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 vi-  
ruses are man-made, and often have damaging side effects.  
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