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Pentium II
82440 FX PCI Mainboard
User's Guide &
Technical Reference
6KA2/A5

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  • Page 1 Pentium II 82440 FX PCI Mainboard User’s Guide & Technical Reference 6KA2/A5...
  • Page 2: About This Guide

    It is the policy of Soyo Computer Inc. to respect the valid patent rights of third parties and not to infringe upon or assist others to infringe upon such rights.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ..........1 Key Features ................1 Unpacking the Mainboard ............2 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions..........2 Mainboard Layout w/ Default Settings ........3 Chapter 12 Hardware Setup ........... 5 Jumpers ..................5 J23: Sleep Switch Connector Enable/Disable (SMI) ... 5 JP5: CMOS Clear Jumper ............
  • Page 4 Load Setup Defaults..............30 Load BIOS Defaults..............31 Integrated Peripherals ............... 31 Supervisor Password ..............34 User Password ................35 IDE HDD Auto Detection ............36 Chapter 4: Drivers Installation Guide ......37 MS-DOS/WINDOW/WFW ..........37 WINDOWS NT3.5/4.0............37 WINDOWS 95 ..............38 NOVELL 3.X&4.X .............
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1 Introduction The 82440 FX PCI mainboard is a high-performance ATX architecture system board that supports Pentium II family CPUs. This mainboard is fully compatible with industry standards, and adds many technical enhancements. Key Features ¥ Processor supports: Ñ Pentium II CPU up to 66 MHz host bus frequency (200 ~ 300 MHz) Ñ...
  • Page 6: Unpacking The Mainboard

    Introduction Unpacking the Mainboard The mainboard package contains: ¥ The 82440FX Mainboard ¥ This User's Guide ¥ One Triones IDE Bus Master Drivers Diskette Note: Do not unpack the mainboard until you are ready to install it. Follow the precautions below while unpacking the mainboard. 1.
  • Page 7: Mainboard Layout W/ Default Settings

    Introduction Mainboard Layout w/ Default Settings Figure 1Ð1. Mainboard Layout Slot 1 for PII CPU 9. IDE1/IDE2 Connector 82440FX Chipset 10. Floppy Connector Super I/O Chip 11. COM1/COM2 Connector PnP FLASH BIOS 12. Parallel Port Connector ISA Slot 13. PS/2 Mouse Connector PCI Slot 14.
  • Page 8: Power Supply

    Introduction Default settings are as follows: Pentium II 233MHz CPU, On-board PCI Bus IDE Enabled, FDC Enabled, 2 high speed UARTS Enabled (w/ 16550 FIFO), 1 EPP/ECP port (ECP + EPP mode), and ATX Power Supply. COM2 PS/2 PS/2 COM1 Mouse Conn.
  • Page 9: Chapter 12 Hardware Setup

    2 Hardware Setup This chapter explains how to configure the mainboardÕs hardware. After you install the mainboard, you can set jumpers, install memory on the mainboard, and make case connections. Refer to this chapter whenever you upgrade or reconfigure your system. CAUTION: Turn off power to the mainboard, system chassis, and peripheral devices before performing any work on the...
  • Page 10: Jp13: Bus Fraction Core/Bus Ratio Select Jumper

    Hardware Setup JP13: Bus Fraction Core/Bus Ratio Select Jumper Set this jumper according to your CPU clock. Ratio Pentium II Family JP13 Pentium II Ð 200 MHz 3.5x Pentium II Ð 233 MHz (default) Pentium II Ð 266 MHz 4.5x Pentium II Ð...
  • Page 11: Cpu Type Configuration

    Hardware Setup CPU Type Configuration Set the mainboardÕs CPU jumpers JP10, JP11, and JP13 according to CPU type as described below. Pentium II – 200 CPU Settings (3.0 x clock) 82441FX JP10 JP13 JP11 Figure 2Ð1Ð1 CPU Jumper Settings Note: You must equip the CPU with a fan and heat sink for system stability.
  • Page 12: Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Pentium II – 233 CPU Settings (3.5 x clock) 82441FX JP10 JP13 JP11 Figure 2Ð1Ð2. CPU Jumper Settings Note: You must equip the CPU with a fan and heat sink for system stability.
  • Page 13 Hardware Setup Pentium II – 266 CPU Settings (4.0 x clock) 82441FX JP10 JP13 JP11 Figure 2Ð1Ð3. CPU Jumper Settings Note: You must equip the CPU with a fan and heat sink for system stability.
  • Page 14 Hardware Setup Pentium II – 300 CPU Settings (4.5 x clock) 82441FX JP10 JP13 JP11 Figure 2Ð1Ð4. CPU Jumper Settings Note: You must equip the CPU with a fan and heat sink for system stability.
  • Page 15: Memory Configuration

    Hardware Setup Memory Configuration The mainboard supports three banks of 72-pin Fast Page Mode/EDO/Burst EDO SIMM (with or without parity) and Fast Page Mode/EDO Unbuffered DIMM. The mainboard requires SIMM of at least 70ns access time. Single-side SIMM Double-side SIMM 16MB = 4MB x 36(32) 8MB = 2MB x 36(32) 64MB = 16MB x 36(32)
  • Page 16: Connectors

    Hardware Setup Connectors Attach the mainboard to case devices, or an external battery, via connectors on the mainboard. Refer to Figure 1-1 for connector locations and connector pin positions. ATX PW — ATX Power Supply Connectors The motherboard provides an ATX power supply connector. It is a twenty-pin male header connector.
  • Page 17: J17 Ð Keylock & Power Led Connector

    Hardware Setup J17 – Keylock & Power LED Connector J17 is a connector for a lock that may be installed on the system case for enabling or disabling the keyboard. J17 also attaches to the caseÕs Power LED. (Pin 1, 3 for power LED, pin 4, 5 for keylock.) J18 –...
  • Page 18: Vrm (Voltage Regulator Module) Socket

    Hardware Setup VRM (Voltage Regulator Module) Socket VRM socket is dedicated for different voltages of CPU. It changes the proper voltage automatically to meet the CPUÕs specification. PW1 – ATX Power Supply On/Off Switch Connector (Momentary Type) Attach a two-pin switch to this connector for turning the ATX power supply on/off.
  • Page 19: Slot 1 Installation Guide

    Hardware Setup Slot 1 Installation Guide This mainboard provides a non-boxed Pentium II CPU retention set to secure the CPU on this board. Follow the steps below to secure this type of CPU on to your motherboard. Step 1: Find the ATX PW and the Slot 1 on the board and set the board in the direction as follows before doing any installation.
  • Page 20 Hardware Setup Step 2: Insert the supporting base, which is shown below, into the two holes directly to the left of the 2 sets of screws that have just been inserted on to the board. ATX PW Slot 1...
  • Page 21 Hardware Setup Step 3: Set the retention clip right on the top of the 2 sets of screws which are along the sides of Slot1 and then tighten the 4 screws on the retention clip. ATX PW Slot 1...
  • Page 22 Hardware Setup Step 4: Insert the CPU into the retention clip and notice that the heat sink is on the left hand side of the board. Lock the two latches on the sides of the CPU to secure the CPU. Non-boxed Pentium II Golden Finger ATX PW...
  • Page 23 Hardware Setup Step 5: Insert the clip portion of the CPU supporter, which is shown below, so that the heat sink can sit on the top of the whole CPU supporter. Top View of CPU Support Clip ATX PW Step 6: Insert the 2 latches into the two holes of the supporting base and then turn them 90¡...
  • Page 24: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    3 BIOS Setup The mainboardÕs BIOS setup program is the ROM PCI/ISA BIOS from Award Software Inc. Enter the Award BIOS programÕs Main Menu as follows: 1. Turn on or reboot the system. After a series of diagnostic checks, you are asked to press DEL to enter Setup.
  • Page 25: Standard Cmos Setup

    BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Setup Run the Standard CMOS Setup as follows. 1. Choose ÒSTANDARD CMOS SETUPÓ from the Main Menu. A screen appears. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS STANDARD CMOS SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, Feb 1 1995 Time (hh:mm:ss) : 7 : 30 : 33 HARD DISKS...
  • Page 26: Bios Features Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS Features Setup Run the BIOS Features Setup as follows. 1. Choose ÒBIOS FEATURES SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of items appears. (The screen below shows the BIOS default settings.) ROM PCI/ISA BIOS BIOS FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
  • Page 27: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Swap Floppy Enabled changes the sequence of the A: and B: Drive drives. (The Default setting is Disabled.) Boot Up Num Choose On or Off. On puts numeric keypad in Num Lock Status Lock mode at boot-up. Off puts this keypad in arrow key mode at boot-up.
  • Page 28: Chipset Features Setup

    BIOS Setup Chipset Features Setup The Chipset Features Setup option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control system options in the computer. Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the Chipset. Run the Chipset Features Setup as follows. 1.
  • Page 29 BIOS Setup MA Additional Wait Use the default setting. State RAS# to CAS# Delay Use the default setting. DRAM Read Burst Use the default setting. (B/E/F) DRAM Write Burst Use the default setting. (B/E/F) ISA Clock Use BIOS default setting or choose: /4: for 60, 66MHz CPU Bus Frequency /3: for 50, 55MHz CPU Bus Frequency.
  • Page 30 BIOS Setup System BIOS Cacheable Disabled: The ROM area F0000H- FFFFFH is not cached. Enabled: The ROM area F0000H- FFFFFH is cacheable if cache controller is enabled. Video BIOS Cacheable Disabled: The video BIOS C0000H- C7FFFH is not cached. Enabled: The video BIOS C0000H- C7FFFH is cacheable if cache controller is enabled.
  • Page 31: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup option sets the systemÕs power saving functions. Run the Power Management Setup as follows. 1. Choose ÒPOWER MANAGEMENT SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of items appears. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP...
  • Page 32 BIOS Setup PM Control by Choose Yes or No (default). APM stands for Advanced Power Management. To use APM, you must run Òpower.exeÓ under DOS v6.0 or later version. Video Off Method Choose V/H Sync+Blank (default), Blank screen, or DPMS for the selected PM mode. Doze Mode When the set time has elapsed, the BIOS sends a command to the system to enter doze mode...
  • Page 33: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configuration Setup This option sets the mainboardÕs PCI Slots. Run this option as follows: 1. Choose ÒPNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and the following screen appears. (The screen below shows default settings.) ROM PCI/ISA BIOS PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
  • Page 34: Load Setup Defaults

    BIOS Setup IRQX and Choose PCI/ISA PnP or Legacy ISA. If the first DMAX assigned item is set to Manual, you could choose IRQX and DMAX assigned to PCI/ISA PnP card or ISA card. PCI/ISA PnP: BIOS auto assigns IRQ/DMA to the device.
  • Page 35: Load Bios Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load BIOS Defaults Choose this item and the following message appears: ÒLoad BIOS Defaults (Y/N)?NÓ To use the BIOS defaults, change the prompt to ÒYÓ and press <Enter>. Note: BIOS DEFAULTS values are adjusted for high performance. If you run into any problems after loading BIOS DEFAULTS, please load the SETUP DEFAULTS for the stable performance.
  • Page 36 BIOS Setup IDE HDD Block Mode Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled. Enabled invokes multi-sector transfer instead of one sector per transfer. Not all HDDs support this function. IDE Primary Master PIO Choose Auto (default) or mode 0~4. Mode 0 is the slowest speed, and HDD IDE Primary Slave PIO mode 4 is the fastest speed.
  • Page 37 BIOS Setup Onboard Parallel Port Choose the printer I/O address: 378H/IRQ7 (default), 3BCH/IRQ7, 278H/IRQ5 Onboard Printer Mode Choose SPP, ECP, EPP/SPP, or ECP/EPP mode. The mode depends on your external device that connects to this port. ECP Mode Use DMA Choose 3 (default) or 1 to select DMA3 or DMA1 when using the ECP device.
  • Page 38: Supervisor Password

    BIOS Setup Supervisor Password Based on the setting you made in the ÒSecurity OptionÓ of the ÒBIOS FEATURES SETUPÓ, this Main Menu item lets you configure the system so that a password is required every time the system boots or an attempt is made to enter the Setup program.
  • Page 39: User Password

    BIOS Setup User Password Based on the setting you made in the ÒSecurity OptionÓ of the ÒBIOS FEATURES SETUPÓ, this Main Menu item lets you configure the system so that a password is required every time the system boots or an attempt is made to enter the Setup program.
  • Page 40: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    BIOS Setup IDE HDD Auto Detection This Main Menu item automatically detects the hard disk type and configures the STANDARD CMOS SETUP accordingly. Note: This function is only valid for IDE hard disks. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE...
  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Drivers Installation Guide

    4 Drivers Installation Guide Triones IDE Bus Master Drivers Installation Guide is for Intel PIIX/PIIX3 Chipset. MS-DOS/WINDOW/WFW 1) You should install CD-ROM in secondary channel in Windows (WFW). 2) Change the current directory to a: or b:. 3) Under DOS command line prompt, run the SETUP directly. After entering the setup utility, just follow the instructions of the setup.
  • Page 42: Windows 95

    Drivers Installation Guide WINDOWS 95 1) Close any running applications. 2) Insert the floppy disk into drive A:. 3) Open ÒMy ComputerÓ, double click ÒDrive A:Ó. 4) Double click ÒWin95Ó. 5) Double click the Setup program. 6) Then just follow the instruction. NOVELL 3.X&4.X 1) Copy the driver TRIN4X.DSK or TRIN312.DSK to the subdirectory which holds the file SERVER.EXE.
  • Page 43: Sco Unix 5.0

    Drivers Installation Guide 4) From root directory, type the following commands: mkdir/inst cd /inst tar xvf /tmp/trisco.tar. (Note: there is a period at the end of the last command.) 5) Now, insert a blank diskette into the floppy drive A and type: tar cvf /dev/<your floppy drive A device name>.
  • Page 44: Os/2 2.0 And Warp 3.X

    Drivers Installation Guide 4) From root directory, type the following commands: mkdir/inst cd /inst tar xvf /tmp/trisco.tar. (Note: there is a period at the end of the last command.) 5) Install the driver by typing: ./install 6) Reboot your SCO UNIX system.. OS/2 2.0 and WARP 3.X 1) Copy TRIOS2.ADD from the floppy diskette to your hard disk under the OS2 directory (i.e., C:\OS2).

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