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1 Introduction The 82440 BX 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 Intel Pentium II CPU up to 100 MHz host bus frequency from 233 to 550 MHz (Notice that 450 to 550 MHz CPUs were not available at the time of this mainboard was released so proper functioning can not be guaranteed.)
Introduction Unpacking the Mainboard The mainboard package contains: ¥ The 82440BX Mainboard ¥ One CD (including Manuals/Drivers/Utilities) ¥ One Quick Installation Guide Notice that if the board comes with a driver disc and a manual, then the Quick Installation Guide and the CD-ROM will not be included in the package.
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 COM1 USB1 PS/2 Conn.
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...
Hardware Setup jumpers, the settings for the CPU frequency are set through the BIOS Setup which allows you to use any type of CPU from the Pentium II familyÕs 233 ~ 550 range. In order to change the CPU type, you need to enter the BIOS by pressing the <Delete>...
Hardware Setup Multi I/O Port Addresses Default settings for multi-I/O port addresses are shown in the table below. Port I/O Address Status LPT1* 378H COM1 3F8H COM2 2F8H * If default I/O port addresses conflict with other I/O cards (e.g. sound cards or I/O cards), you must adjust one of the I/O addresses to avoid address conflict.
Hardware Setup J25 – Front Panel Connectors This set of connectors includes: Keylock/Power LED connector, Speaker connector, Reset Connector, PWRBT, and Turbo/HDD LED Connector. The features of each of these connectors are explained below. J25 Pin Assignment Power Keylock Speaker –...
Hardware Setup RESET – Hardware Reset Control Attach the Reset switch to RST. Closing the Reset switch restarts the system. PWRBT – 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.
Hardware Setup COM1/COM2 Connectors Connect COM1/COM2 devices to these connectors. FDC Connector Attach floppy cable to this connector. PRT – Parallel Port Connector Attach parallel port cable to this connector. USB1/USB2 – Universal Serial Bus Connector Attach USB cable to these connectors for external USB device. CPU FA, CHA FA: CPU Cooling Fan Connectors These 3-pins connectors provide 12V power for the CPU, and chasis cooling fans which match the pin assignment of these connectors.
Hardware Setup JP44 – Wake-On-LAN (WOL) Header Attach a 3 pins connector from the LAN card which supports the Wake- On-LAN (WOL) function. This function lets users wake up the connected computer through the LAN card. (The cable should be included with the LAN card.) JP44 Pin Assignment 5VSB...
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.
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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...
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Hardware Setup Step 3: Insert the 2 latches into the two holes of the supporting base to secure the CPU. ATX PW Slot 1...
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Hardware Setup Step 4: 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...
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Hardware Setup Step 5: 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...
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Hardware Setup Step 6: Now 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. Only Intel specification compliant heatsinks can be fixed this way. Top View of CPU Support Clip ATX PW...
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.
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) : Sat, Jan 10 1998 Time (hh:mm:ss) : 7 : 30 : 33 HARD DISKS...
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BIOS Setup Primary First, choose the type of hard disk that you (Secondary) already installed: Master & Slave Auto Ð BIOS detects hard disk type automatically (default) 1 ~ 45 Ð Selects standard hard disk type User Ð User defines the type of hard disk. Choose ÒNoneÓ...
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.
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BIOS Setup CPU L2 Cache Choose Enabled (default) for checking CPU L2 ECC Checking Cache ECC Function or Disabled to disable this function. Quick Power Enabled provides a fast POST at boot-up . On Self Test Boot Sequence Choose the boot device sequence as your need. For example, ÒA, C, SCSIÓ...
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BIOS Setup Security Option Choose Setup or System. Use this feature to prevent unauthorized system boot-up or use of BIOS Setup. ÒSystemÓ Ð Each time the system is booted the password prompt appears. ÒSetupÓÐ If a password is set, the password prompt only appears if you attempt to enter the Setup program.
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.
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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.
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66MHz Host Clock CPUs are: 66, 68, and 75MHz; and for 100MHz Host Clock CPUs are: 100, 103, and 112MHz. Caution: SOYO does not guarantee proper functioning of your system if you overclock your board. (Only 66 and 100MHz are guaranteed frequencies.)
BIOS Setup CPU Warning Choose Disabled (default) or Enabled. Temperature Set CPU temperature from 50¼C to 70¼C. The system will slow down automatically when CPU temperature goes beyond the preset value. CPU will continue to run slow until the CPU temperature returns back within the safe range.
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BIOS Setup 2. Use the arrow keys to move between items and to select values. Modify the selected fields using the PgUp/PgDn/+/- keys. A short description of selected screen items follows: ACPI Function Choose Enabled or Disabled (default) to turn on or off ACPI function.
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BIOS Setup Suspend Mode The default is Disabled. Only an SL-Enhanced (or SMI) CPU can enter this mode. Time is adjustable from 1 Min to 1 Hour. Under Suspend mode, the CPU stops completely (no instructions are executed.) HDD Power Down When the set time has elapsed, the BIOS sends a command to the HDD to power down, which turns off the motor.
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BIOS Setup IRQ8 Break Choose Enabled or Disabled (default). Alarm Suspend function will be activated when this function is enabled. IRQ[3-7,9-15], NMI Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled. The BIOS monitors these items for activity. If activity occurs from the Enabled item the system wakes up.
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.
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BIOS Setup Reset Disabled ÐRetain PnP configuration data in Configuration BIOS. Data Enabled Ð Reset PnP configuration data in BIOS. 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.
BIOS Setup Load Setup Defaults This item loads the system values you have previously saved. Choose this item and the following message appears: ÒLoad SETUP Defaults (Y/N)? NÓ To use the SETUP defaults, change the prompt to ÒYÓ and press <Enter>.
BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals The Integrated Peripherals option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control system options in the computer. Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the Chipset. Run the Integrated Peripherals as follows. 1.
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BIOS Setup IDE Primary Master Choose Auto (default) or Disabled. UDMA/ Auto Ð Supports Ultra DMA mode. IDE Primary Slave UDMA/ IDE Secondary Master UDMA/ IDE Secondary Slave UDMA On-chip Primary PCI Enabled ÐUse the on-board IDE IDE/ (default) On-chip Secondary PCI Disabled Ð...
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BIOS Setup KB POWER On Password If you selected password from the item above, you can set your password through this item. Hot Key Power On If you select ÒHot KeyÓ from the item above, you will have to choose a key combination that will wake up the system here.
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BIOS Setup 3. After you have finished with the Integrated Peripherals, press the <ESC> key and follow the screen instructions to save or disregard your settings.
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.
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.
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...
Quick Installation Guide This Quick Installation Guide leaflet is designed for those people who are familiar with motherboard settings to set up this new motherboard in order to boot up the system. Refer back to the proper chapters if you have run in to any problems.
Connectors and Jumper Settings CMOS clear: JP5 ATX Power Supply: P1 Cooling Fans: CPUFA, CHAFA Retain CMOS please insert the ATX power supply data (default) plug into this header. function Sensor Wake on LAN jumper: JP44 RESET HD LED Clear CMOS data Please connect the WOL cable from Connect the reset Connect the HDD...