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User Manual V1.0
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Item Checklist
Before you begin installing your motherboard, please make
sure that the following materials have been shipped:
This mainboard comes in a sturdy cardboard shipping
carton, which should contain the following items:
· The main board.
· This user manual.
· One Floppy disk drive cable.
· One Ultra DMA/66 IDE cable.
· Software utilities.
If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact
your retailer.
User's manual Version : 1.00
Release Date : Feb. 2000
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3-1 Introduction........................................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... 3-1
CONTENTS 3-2 Main Menu ............................................. ... ... ... ... ... ........................... 3-4
3-3 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................. 3-6
3-4 Advanced BIOS Features............................................ ... ................. 3-10
1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 1-1 3-5 Advanced Chipset Features............................................................. 3-15
1-1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 1-1 3-6 Integrated Peripherals ... ... ... ........................................................ 3-18
1-2 Specifications................................................... ... . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1-1 3-7 Power Management Setup ................................................................ 3-21
1-3 PACKAGE CHECKLIST ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ................................................ 1-3 3-8 PnP/PCI Configuration ........................................................... ... ... ....... 3-26
1-4 Block Diagram .............................................................................. 1-4 3-9 PC Health States ... ... ... .................................................. ... ... ... . ...... 3-28
1-5 Main Board Layout with Default Setting ... ... ....................................... 1-5 3-10 Frequency / Voltage Control ... ... . . ......................................................3-29
1-6 Static Electricity Precautions................................................................... 1-6 3-11 Defaults Menu ... ... ... ... ... ... . . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..3-30
3-12 PASSWORD SETTING ................................................ ... ... . ........3-31
2 Installation Procedures ................................................................................. 2-1 3-13 Exit Selecting ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ........................................................3-32
2-1 Setting System Jumpers ............................................. ... ... ................. 2-1
2-2 System Memory (DIMM) ... ... . ............................................................. 2-5 4 Software Driver Installation ..................................................................... 4-1
2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................... ... ... ... . ....................... 2-6 4-1 UPDATED PRODUCT INFORMATION .................................................... 4-1
2-4 Expansion Cards ................................................................................... 2-6 4-2 Install Audio Driver ............................................................................. 4-6
2-5 External Connectors ............................................. ... ... ... ..................... 2-7 4-3 Install Audio Driver(WDM) ................................................................. 4-6
2-6 Power Connection Procedures ...................................................... 2-16
3 AWARD BIOS Setup ................................................................................. 3-1 5 Anti-Virus software installation ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . . ... 5-1
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- MPU-401 game/MIDI port and Sound blaster®16
compatible.
Introduction I/O Control
- Integrated Super IO Controller in the VT82C686A.
1-1 Introduction
The motherboard is a high-performance, low-cost motherboard which supports the
Intel PII;PIII and Socket 370 microprocessor. System memory bank supports 3 Expansion Slot
DIMM socket. Memory up to 768MB 100MHZ & 133MHZ SDRAM. - Four 32-bit PCI slots support Master mode.
On-board include 4X AGP SLOT, Stereo sound, ATX power, Super I/O, 2 Ultra - One 4X AGP Slot.
DMA/66 EIDE interfaces, 4 USB ports, 4 PCI Expansion slots, and 1 AMR slot - Two ISA Slot.
2 ISA Slots. - One Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot.
I/O Interface
1-2 Specifications - PCI Bus master IDE interface on board with two
CPU connectors support 4 IDE devices in 2 channel, the PCI
TM
- Supports Slot-1 and Socket-370 (Intel Pentium II IDE Controller supports PIO Mode 0 to Mode 4, Bus
TM TM
Pentium III and Celeron ) processors. master IDE DMA Mode 2 and Ultra DMA 33/66.
nd
- 2 level Cache Depend on CPU. - On board super Multi-I/O chip that support 2 serial port
- Coppermine Socket 370 FCPGA packaged Processor. with 16550 Fast UART compatible, 1 parallel port with
- VIA Cyrix III Processor. EPP and ECP capabilities, and a floppy disk drive
- Supports 66 / 100 / 133 MHz CPU Front Side Bus (FSB). interface.
Chipset - On board support PS/2 mouse Connector.
- VIA VT82C694X North Bridge. - On board support PS/2 Keyboard Connector.
- VIA VT82C686A South Bridge. - On board 2 USB ports.
- On board IrDA connector.
Clock Generator - Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M,1.44M
- Supports 66 / 100 / 133 / 140* / 150* MHz. and 2.88M bytes ,Supports LS-120 floppy disk device.
("*" means frequency can be adjusted, and subject to Other Function
different configuration) - Support Modem Ring Power On.
- Supports Keyboard, and WOL (Wake On LAN).
Memory Power Supply
- 3 x 168-pin DIMM Sockets. - On board 3V, 5V and 12V 20-pin ATX power connector.
- Supports 100MHZ & 133MHZ SDRAM 16MB~768MB. - Use switching regulator to support CPU core voltage.
- Supports only 3.3V SDRAM DIMM.
- Supports Virtual Channel Memory(VCM) memory. Hardware Monitor
Audio - CPU/Power Supply/Chassis Fan Revolution detecting.
- SoundBlaster Pro Hardware and Direct Sound Ready - CPU Fan Control.
AC97 Digital Audio Controller. - System Voltage Detect.
- Hardware SoundBlaster Pro for Windows DOS box and - Display Actual Current Voltage.
real-mode DOS legacy compatibility.
- Supports two channel speaker mode.
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1-4 Block Diagram
BIOS
- Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit FLASH RAM.
- ACPI ready for PC98/Windows 98.
- System BIOS supports ACPI function and Green feature
function, DMI, Plug and Play Flash ROM.
Form factor
- ATX Form Factor.
- Dimensions 305mm x 190mm, 4 layers PCB.
DRIVERS
- VIA 4-In-1 VIA SERVICE PACK.
- AC97 audio sound drivers.
- VIA HARDWARE MONITOR Applications.
- DirectX 7.
1-3 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
If you discover any item below was damaged or lost, please contact your vendor.
¡º The main board.
¡º This user manual.
¡º One Floppy disk drive cable.
¡º One Ultra DMA 66 IDE cable.
¡º Software utilities.
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1-5 Main Board Layout with Default Setting
System default support INTEL PII&PIII(100MHZ FSB) 1-6 Static Electricity Precautions
Keyboard Wake up Enable. JP10(1-2)
Static electricity can easily damage your motherboard.
Observing a few basic precautions can help you safeguard against damage that
could result in expensive repairs. Follow the measures below to protect your
equipment from static discharge:
JP12(2-3)
Keep the motherboard and other system components in their antistatic
packaging until you are ready to install them.
JP8 Touch a grounded surface before you remove any system component from
its protective antistatic packaging. A grounded surface within easy reach is
the expansion slot covers at the rear of the system case. or any other
unpainted portion of the system chassis.
JP13
During configuration and installation, touch a ground surface frequently to
discharge any static electric charge that may build up in your body. Another
option is to wear a grounding wrist strap.
When handling a motherboard or an adapter card, avoid touching its
components. Handle the motherboard and adapter cards either by the
edges or by the mounting bracket that attaches to the slot opening in the
case.
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The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
Installation Procedures
The mainboard has some user-adjustable jumpers on the board that allow you to
configure your system to suit your requirements. This chapter contains information
on the various jumper settings on your mainboard.
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:
Note: When you open the jumper, attach the plastic jumper cap to one of the pins
1. Setting system jumpers. so you won't lose it.
2. Install RAM modules. Warning: Always completely disconnect the power cord from your board
3. Install CPU & FAN. whenever you are working on it. Do not make connections while the power is on
4. Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply. because sensitive electronic components can be damaged by the sudden rush of
5. Set up BIOS. power.
6. Set up system drivers and utility.
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the board.
2-1 Setting System Jumpers Modem electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges. Use a
grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components on a
You may configure your motherboard to match the needs of your applications by static-dissipative surface or in a static-shielded bag when they are not in the
setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electrical switch. It consists of two chassis.
metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides
over the pins to connect them. To "close" a jumper, you connect the pins with the CPU External Frequency Settings:(JP8)
clip. To "open" a jumper, you remove the clip. Sometimes a jumper will have three The Motherboard supports Intel Socket 370 CPUs with 66MHz or 100MHz or
pins, labeled 1, 2, 3. In this case you would connect either pin 1 and 2 or 2 and 3. 133MHz external frequency. Setting the jumper according to the external
frequency of the CPU you are going to install on the motherboard.
states JP8
BIOS auto-detect CPU
Frequency(66/100MHZ)
1 PII and Celeron and Cyrix
(JOSHUA) setting
[Default]
BIOS auto-detect CPU
2 Frequency(100/133MHz)
PIII setting
OPEN CLOSED CLOSED 2-3
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CPU Type Settings:(JP12)&(JP13)
Keyboard Power On Selection:(JP10)
The Motherboard supports Intel PII/III/Socket 370/FCPGA CPUs and Cyrix The keyboard power on selection function. If your ATX power supply can supports
(JOSHUA) CPUs . Setting the jumper according to the CPU type. you are going to 700mA 5V standby current (with keyboard require).you can use this function.
install on the motherboard.
states JP10
states JP12 JP13
Enable this function
1
Support Intel [Default]
1 Serial CPU
[Default]
2 Disable
Support VIA
Cyrix Serial
2
CPU Only.
*If your ATX power supply not support 700mA 5V
(JOSHUA) standby current. Don't enable this function.
Clear CMOS:(JP1)
To clear the data stored in the CMOS, always turn off the computer first, then
remove this jumper to 2-3 pin to clear the CMOS. The jumper should be set to 1-2
pin (3V battery back up) before turn on the computer.
states JP1
1 Clear CMOS
2 Normal [Default]
* Clear CMOS must be turn off the AC power first.
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2-2 System Memory (DIMM) 2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard supports up to 768MB 100/133MHz SDRAM. No hardware or The Motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370 and a SLOT 1. The CPU that came
BIOS setup is required after adding or removing the system memory. with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If
this in not the case, then purchase a fan before you turn on your system. Be sure
Note: that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor heat sink, or the
1.The motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard.
available for 3.3Volt (power level) Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory (SDRAM). To install a Socket 370 CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover.
2.This motherboard does not support 66MHz SDRAM !. The 100/133Mhz Locate the ZIF socket and open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the
compliant SDRAM must be used because of the strict timing issues involved socket then upwards to a 90-degree angle. Insert the CPU with the correct
under this speed. orientation as shown. The notched corner should point towards the end of the
lever. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the four corners, the CPU
will only be fitted in the orientation as shown. The picture is for reference only: you
Installing system Memory should have a CPU fan that covers the topside of the CPU. With the added weight
Insert the DIMM module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on of the CPU fan, no force is required to insert the CPU. Once completely inserted,
each side of the breaks, the module will be fitted only in the orientation shown. close the socket lever while holding down the CPU.
The DIMM must be 3.3V for this motherboard.
2-4 Expansion Cards
Always unplug the power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or
other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both
your motherboard and expansion cards.
Expansion Card Installation Procedure The Motherboard has 3 PCI and 1 AMR
expansion slots. You may install up to 3 PCI cards and 1 AMR card on this
motherboard. To install the PCI cards or AMR card, please follow the following
procedure:
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary
hardware or software settings for you expansion card, such as jumpers or
switches.
2. Remove your computer system cover and the bracket plate with screw on the
slot you intend to use. Keep the bracket for possible future use.
3.Carefully align the card connectors and press firmly.
4.Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above.
5.Replace the computer system cover.
6.Setup the BIOS if necessary.
7.Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
Note: To install the AMR Card. You should set the "AC97 Modem" as "auto" in the
"INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS" of the BIOS Setup.
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2-5 External Connectors
3.Universal Serial BUS (USB) Ports 1 & 2:
1.PS/2 Mouse Connector: There are two USB ports on this motherboard for connecting USB devices.
The motherboard provides a mini-DIN mouse connector, which supports a PS/2
style mouse.
Universal Serial BUS (USB) Ports 1 & 2
PS/2 Mouse Connector PC99 Color : Black
PC99 Color : Green PIN FUNCTION
PIN FUNCTION 1,5 +5V
1 DATA 2,6 USB-
2,6 N.C
3,7 USB+
3 GND
4 +5V 4,8 GND
5 CLOCK
4.Parallel Port Connector:
Normally, the parallel port is used to connect the system to a printer.
2.PS/2 Keyboard Connector:
This connector is for a standard keyboard using a PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This
connector will not allow standard AT (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may
use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards. In some applications,
the Parallel Port Connector
PC99 Color : Burgundy
keyboard is not present, the standard BIOS will report an error or failure during the
Power-On Self Test (POST) after resetting the PC. You may select "All, But
Keyboard" under the "Halt On" in "Standard CMOS SETUP" of BIOS SETUP.
This allows the system non-keyboard operation without the system halting during
the POST.
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
PC99 Color : Purple
PIN FUNCTION
1 DATA
2,6 N.C
3 GND
4 +5V
5 CLOCK
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5.Serial Port COM1 connector: 7.Joystick/MIDI connector:
The COM1 port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. A second serial port You may connect game joysticks or game pads to thisconnector for playing
is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing audio.
expansion slot opening.
Joystick/MIDI connector
Serial Port COM1 connector
PC99 Color : Turquoise JOYSTICK
PORT
PC99 Color:
Gold
6.Serial Port COM2 connector: 8.Audio Port connectors:
The COM2 port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. A second serial port The Audio Port Connectors on the motherboard are standard1/8"GAME-AUDIO
is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an connectors. Line Out (lime) can be connected to headphones or POWERED
expansion slot opening. speakers. Line In (light blue) allows tape players or other audio sources to be
recorded by your computer or played through the Line Out (lime). Mic (pink)
Serial Port COM2 connector allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice.
PC99 Color : Turquoise
Audio Port connectors
MICROPHONE IN AUDIO AUDIO
IN OUT
PC99 Color : PC99 Color : Light PC99 Color : Lime
Pink Blue
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9.Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors(IDE1 and IDE2) Note: Pin 5 is removed to prevent the users inserting the Floppy Disk Drive in the
The motherboard supports up to four IDE devices, including CD-ROM drives, tape wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged.
backup drives, Hard Disk Drives, and other IDE devices. After connecting
the single end to the board, connect the two plugs at the other end to your hard 11.Wake-On-LAN(WOL)/Wake-On-Modem(WOM) connectors(JP3)
disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to The Wake-On-LAN and Wake-On-Modem connectors connect to a LAN card and
Slave mode by setting its jumper accordingly. Please refer to your hard disk Modem card respectively with a Wake-On-LAN/Wake-On-Modem output.
documentation for the jumper settings. (Pin 20 is removed to prevent the users The connectors power up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received
inserting the IDE devices in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with through the LAN card/Modem card.
pin 20 plugged).
Wake-On-LAN(WOL) connectors
Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors PIN FUNCTION
Primary IDE Connectors Secondary IDE Connectors
Color : Blue Color : White 1 SIGNAL
2 GND
3 +5V_SB
NOTE : The ATX power supply supports larger than 720mA
5V Standby current.
PIN1 PIN1
NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to
pin 1
Note: Ultra DMA/66 IDE devices must use an 80-wire IDE cable or else devices 12.Universal Serial BUS (USB) PIN Header(USB2)
will automatically be limited to Ultra DMA/33 mode. There are two USB PIN Header on this motherboard for connecting USB devices.
10.Floppy Disk Drive Connector(FDC)
You can attach up to two floppy drives to the motherboard. After connecting the Universal Serial BUS (USB) PIN Header
single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy PIN FUNCTION
PIN FUNCTION
drives. The drive A: should be connected on the end and the drive B: in the
1 VCC 2 GND
middle.
Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3 USB- 4 USB+
Floppy Disk Drive Connector Color : White
5 USB+ 6 USB-
7 GND 8 VCC
NOTE: PIN1
Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to pin 1
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13.CPU/Chassis Fan Connectors(FAN1 and FAN2) 14.Power LED Lead
This motherboard provides CPU, Power, and Chassis fan connectors. This indicates the status of the system power is turned "ON' or "OFF" The LED will
Orientate the fan so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard light when the system power is turned on and will go off when the system power is
heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, turned off.
the wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the 15.System Warning Speaker Connector
black should be ground. Connect the fan plug to the board taking into This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.
consideration the polarity of the connector. 16.ATX Power Switch Lead
CPU Fan Connectors
The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead.
Pressing the button once will switch the system between ON and SOFT OFF.
Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds will turn the
system off. The Power LED shows the status of the system power.
17.HDD LED Lead
This connector supplies power to the cabinet IDE activity LED. Read and write
activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will
cause the LED to Light up.
CPU Fan Connectors 18.Reset Switch Lead
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your
computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method
of rebooting to extend the life of the system power supply.
19. Internal Audio Connectors:
Note: The CPU and motherboard will overheat if there is noairflow across the These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from the sound sources
CPU and onboard heatsink. Damage may occur to the motherboard and the CPU such as CD-ROM, TV tuner, and MPEG card.
fan if these pins are incorrectly used. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper
caps over these pins.
Internal Audio Connectors
System Panel Connectors (J1)
CD1 CD2
Refer to the following figure for item 14 to 18.
PIN FUNCTION PIN FUNCTION
System Panel Connectors 1 RIGHT 1 RIGHT
2,4 GND 2,3 GND
3 LEFT 4 LEFT
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20.ATX Power Connector: 2-6 Power Connection Procedures
This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power
supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find After all connections are made, close the system case cover.
the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned.
Be sure that all switches are OFF.
ATX Power Connector
Connect the power supply cord to the power supply located on the back of
your system case according to your system user manual.
Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.
You may then turn ON your devices in the following order:
(1) Your monitor
(2) External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
(3) Your system power For ATX power supplies, you need to switch ON the
power supply if a switch is provided as well as press the ATX power
switch on the front of the case.
The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. For ATX
power supplies, the power LED will light when the ATX power switch is
21.IR Pin Header:IR1 pressed. The system will then run power-On tests. While the tests are
running, additional messages will appear on the screen. If you do not see
anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power, the system
IR&CIR Pin Header
may have failed a power-on test. Check your jumper settings and
PIN IR1 connections again or call your retailer for assistance.
1 +5 VCC During power-ON, hold down to enter BIOS setup.
Follow the instructions in chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3 IRRX
To power off you computer, you must first exit or shut down your operating
4 GND system before switching OFF the power switch. For ATX power supplies,
you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down your
5 IRTX operating system. If you use Windows 95/98, click the start button,
click shut down, and then click Shut down the computer. The power supply
should turn OFF after Windows shuts down. For ATX power supplies, the
message "You can now safely turn OFF your computer" will not appear
when shutting down the computer.
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PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, DEL TO ENTER SETUP
AWARD BIOS Setup Using Setup
In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press to select, use
3-1 Introduction the PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press for help and
press to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to
This manual discusses AwardTM Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard.
Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This
special information is then stored in battery-backed RAM so that it retains the Key Function
Setup information when the power is turned off. Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
The AwardBIOSTM installed in your computer system' s ROM (Read Only Memory) Left arrow Move to the item in the left hand
is a custom version of an industry standard BIOS. This means that it supports Right arrow Move to the item in the right hand
Intel/Cyrix/AMD processors in a standard IBM-AT compatible input/output system. Esc key Main Menu -- Quit and not save changes into CMOS
The BIOS provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as disk Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit
drives and serial and parallel ports. current page and return to Main Menu
The AwardBIOSTM has been customized by adding important, bu t non-standard, PgUp key Increase the numeric value or make changes
features such as virus and password protection as well as special support for
PgDn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system.
+ key Increase the numeric value or make changes
The rest of this manual is intended to guide you through the process of configuring
your system using Setup. - key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option
Starting Setup Page Setup Menu
The AwardBIOSTM is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. (Shift)F2 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color
The BIOS reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the forward, (Shift) F2 to select color backward
process of checking out the system and configuring it. When it finishes, the F3 key Calendar, only for Status Page Setup Menu
BIOS will seek an operating system on one of the disks and then launch and turn F4 key Reserved
control over to the operating system. F5 key Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for
While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two Option Page Setup Menu
ways: F6 key Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only
1. By pressing immediately after switching the system on, or for Option Page Setup Menu
2. By pressing the key when the following message appears briefly at the F7 key Load the default
bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self-Test). F8 key Reserved
Press DEL to enter SETUP. F9 key Reserved
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET"
button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing
, , and keys. If you do not press the keys at the correct Navigating through the menu bar
time and the system does not boot, an error message will be displayed and you Use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu you want to be in.
will again be asked to...
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To display a sub menu 3-2 Main Menu
use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press
. Once you enter the AwardBIOSTM CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear
on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions
Getting Help and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to to accept and enter the sub-menu.
use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window
press or the F1 key again.
In Case of Problems
If, after making and saving system changes with Setup, you discover that your
computer no longer is able to boot, the AwardBIOSTM supports an override to the
CMOS settings which resets your system to its defaults.
The best advice is to only alter settings which you thoroughly understand. To this
end, we strongly recommend that you avoid making any changes to the chipset
defaults. These defaults have been carefully chosen by both Award and your
systems manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and
reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the chipset setup has the potential
for causing you to use the override.
A Final Note About Setup
Not all systems have the same Setup. While the basic look and function of the
Setup program remains the same for all systems, individual motherboard and
chipset combinations require custom configurations. For example, you may find
that your Setup main menu has a different number of entries from the main menu
displayed in this manual. These are simply features not supported (or not user
Note that a brief description of each highlighted selection appears at the bottom of
configurable) on your system.
the screen.
The final appearance of the Setup program also depends on the Original Setup Items
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) who built your system. If your OEM has decided The main menu includes the following main setup categories. Recall that some
that certain items should only be available to their technicians, those items may systems may not include all entries.
very well be removed from the Setup program.
Standard CMOS Features
Use this menu for basic system configuration.
Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.
Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your
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system's performance. 3-3 Standard CMOS Features
Integrated Peripherals The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Each
This section page includes all the items of IDE hard drive and Programmed Input / category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to
Output features. highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value
you want in each item.
Power Management Setup
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 section helps you to get more information about your system including CPU
temperature, FAN speed and voltages.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Use this menu to specify your settings for CPU/DIMM frequency control.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance
for your system to operate.
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal
performance system operations. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to
maximize performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet Date
their needs. The date format is , . Press to show the
calendar.
Set Supervisor Password
day The day, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is
Use this menu to set Supervisor Passwords.
display-only
date The date, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
Set User Password
Use this menu to set user Passwords. month The month, Jan through Dec.
year The year, from 1900 through 2099
Save & Exit Setup
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Time
The time format is . The time is calculated based on
Exit Without Saving the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
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Primary Master/Primary Slave/Secondary Master/Secondary Slave None No floppy drive installed
The categories identify the types of 2 channels that have been installed in the 360K, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch PC-type standard drive; 360 kilobyte capacity
computer. There are 45 predefined types and 4 user definable types are for 1.2M, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 megabyte
Enhanced IDE BIOS. Type 1 to Type 45 are predefined. Type user is capacity
user-definable. 720K, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 720 kilobyte capacity
1.44M, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 megabyte capacity
Press PgUp or PgDn to select a numbered hard disk type or type the number and 2.88M, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 megabyte capacity
press . 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
Video
for this category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can
The category selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system
use Type " User" to define your own drive type manua lly.
monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select
the type in Setup.
If you select Type "User", you will need to know the information listed below.
EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA,
Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press . This
VGA, SEGA, SVGA or PGA monitor adapters.
information should be included in the documentation from your hard disk vendor
or the system manufacturer. CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode
CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode
If the controller of HDD interface is ESDI, the selection shall be " Type 1" . MONO Monochrome adapter, includes high resolution monochrome
If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be " None" . adapters
If you select Type " Auto" , BIOS will Auto
-Detect the HDD & CD-ROM Drive at the
POST stage and showing the IDE for HDD & CD-ROM Drive. Halt On
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected
TYPE drive type during power up.
CYLS. number of cylinders No errors The system boot will not be stopped for any error that
HEADS number of heads may be detected.
PRECOMP write precom All errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system
LANDZONE landing zone will be stopped and you will be pr