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Leadtek Research Inc.

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  • Page 1 ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual Version B Leadtek Research Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 QUICK REFERENCE AND INSTALLATION....1 6000ABX M ..........1 AINBOARD AYOUT ..................2 EAD ME FIRST CPU T ..............2 UICK ELECTION ..........4 UICK UMPER ONNECTOR ESCRIPTION ................5 UICK UMPER ETTINGS CHAPTER 2 FEATURES ..............7 2-1 I ...................7 NTRODUCTION 2-2 W 6000ABX P ............8...
  • Page 3 1, L 3-12 OYSTICK (P1) ................16 ONNECTORS 3-13 PS/2 K (J1)......16 EYBOARD AND OUSE ONNECTOR CHAPTER 4 INTRODUCTION OF BIOS.........17 4-1 M ..................18 4-2 S CMOS S ............20 TANDARD ETUP 4-3 BIOS F ............23 EATURES ETUP 4-4 C .............27 HIPSET EATURES ETUP 4-5 P...
  • Page 4 6-5 INTERRUPT MAP ................46 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............47 APPENDIX B DEBUG DIY .................48 APPENDIX C BIOS FLASH UTILITY ..............49 APPENDIX D COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK, DISCLAIMER NOTES..50...
  • Page 5: Win Fast 6000Abx M

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual Quick Reference and Chapter 1 Installation WinFast 6000ABX Mainboard Layout CPU Core/Bus Speed Ratio jumper (SW1) Audio Sources Input Port (Line in 1) ATX Power Connector (XJ1) Game (Midi/Joystick) Port Floppy Disk Connector (FDD) Audio Output Port (Line Out 1)
  • Page 6: Read Me First

    Leadtek Research Inc. Read me first All default jumper settings are based on If you experience power on Intel Celeron CPU 400MHz together problem with wrong CMOS with SDRAM module that should meet settings, turn on your computer PC-100 specifications.
  • Page 7 ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual Reserved CPU Type Core/Bus Clock Ratio 1(5) Celeron 66MHz X4.5 ON OFF 300A Celeron 333 66MHz OFF OFF Celeron 366 66MHz X5.5 OFF OFF Celeron 400 66MHz ON ON Celeron 433 66MHz X6.5 ON ON Celeron 466 66MHz OFF ON Celeron 500 66MHz...
  • Page 8: Quick Jumper /Connector

    Leadtek Research Inc. Quick Jumper/Connector Description Jumper Description SW1(2), SW1(3), SW1(4), SW1(5) CPU Core/Bus Ratio Selection Clear CMOS Data JP12 S/PDIF Output Level Selection Connector Description S/PDIF Input (JP4), S/PDIF Output (JP5) JP4, JP5 PWRBTN, RESET, KEY_LOCK, SPEAKER, JP20 HDD_LED, PPWER_LED...
  • Page 9: Quick Jumper Settings

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual Audio Connector 1 Audio Connector 2 Aux Audio Connector IDE 1 Hard Disk (Primary IDE) Hard Disk (Secondary IDE) IDE 2 ATX Power Connector Floppy Disk Quick Jumper Settings JP12: Clear CMOS data Normal Clear CMOS data JP9: S/PDIF Output Level Selection On: 5Vp-p (TTL) Off: 0.5Vp-p (75 ohm load)
  • Page 10: Introduction

    Chapter 2 2-1 Introduction The WinFast 6000ABX - a Socket 370 Processor based Micro ATX Mainboard, integrating with onboard 3D Audio and AGP slot, is a high performance/cost index Desktop solution for Intel Socket 370 Celeron Series and other compatible CPUs.
  • Page 11: Win Fast 6000Abx P

    Leadtek Research Inc. 2-2 WinFast 6000ABX Picture...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual 2-3 Specifications CPU Support CPU/SDRAM/PCI clock Intel Socket 370 Celeron Series Support Synchronous and other Socket 370 CPUs CPU/SDRAM (system clock) 66/75/100/103/105/110/112/ System BIOS (2 MB Flash ROM) 115/120/124/133/140/150 AWARD BIOS, supports PnP, APM, Multi-Device booting Chipset features (Floppy, LS120, CD-ROM, IDE, SCSI, ZIP,...
  • Page 13: Package Content

    Leadtek Research Inc. 2-4 Package Content Accessories Software CD Pack x 1 This Manual AWARD Flash Utility IDE cable x1 DirectX 6.1 FDD cable x1 ALi M5203 Audio Driver and application Optional Accessories Q & A Ultra ATA 66 IDE Cable...
  • Page 14: Cpu Installation

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual Hardware Installation Chapter 3 Static Precautions Static-sensitive electrical discharge can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from static discharge. Precautions Use a grounded wrist strap designed for static discharge.
  • Page 15: Memory Installation

    Leadtek Research Inc. 3-2 Memory Installation 1. The mainboard provides three 168-Pin DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) sockets. It supports a maximum of 1.5 GB memory. You can use SDRAM from 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB to 512MB per DIMM.
  • Page 16: Case Signal Connector

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual 3-3 Case Signal Connector: (JP20) Pins [1 & 2] Power Button – Allows to connect to a push button on system’s case. Pins [4 & 5] Reset switch lead - Connects to the Reset Switch lead from the system’s case. The reset switch is used to “cold-boot”...
  • Page 17: Disk Connector

    Leadtek Research Inc. 3-4 DISK Connector 3-4-1 Hard Disk Connector (IDE1, IDE2) The on-board Enhanced IDE controller can support up to (4) IDE hard drives or other ATAPI devices, such as CD-ROMs. This controller, as with all Enhanced IDE controllers, consists of both Primary (IDE 1) and Secondary (IDE 2) ports.
  • Page 18: Onnectors (Cd1, Cd2, Aux, Jp4, Jp5)

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual 3-6 Cooling Fans (SYSFAN,CPUFAN) SYSFAN,CPUFAN are small 3-pin Header Connectors that provide 12-Volt power for CPU and System cooling fans. Plug in the fan cable to the connector. 3-7 Stereo Audio In Connectors (CD1, CD2, AUX, JP4, JP5) CD1, CD2 and AUX allows you to receive stereo audio input from an internal CDROM drive or other auxiliary audio source.
  • Page 19: Ps/2 Keyboard And

    Leadtek Research Inc. 10 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (FIR/SIR) The IrDA connector bracket hooks directly to this connector on the mainboard. This connector provides support for the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. You must first configure through the...
  • Page 20: S Ettings

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual Introduction of BIOS Chapter 4 The Mainboard BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) acts as the bridge between your Hardware (CPU, Disk Drives, Video, etc.) and Operating System Software (Windows 95, OS/2 and so on…) The BIOS Setup (also called CMOS Setup) is where many hardware configuration options are set and stored.
  • Page 21: Main Menu

    The best advice is to alter only settings that you thoroughly understand. In particular, do not change settings in the Chipset screen without a good reason. Leadtek has carefully chosen the Chipset defaults for the best performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the Chipset setup may cause the system to become unstable.
  • Page 22 This page includes all the items of IDE hard provide the better system performance. This drive, onboard SCSI device and Programmed is Default settings from Leadtek. If the Input / Output features. See Integrated CMOS data is corrupt or the checksum of Peripherals Section.
  • Page 23: Standard Cmos Setup Menu

    Leadtek Research Inc. 4-2 Standard CMOS Setup Menu ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (6000ABX) ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (6000ABX) ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (6000ABX) ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (6000ABX) STANDARD STANDARD CMOS SETUP STANDARD STANDARD CMOS SETUP CMOS SETUP CMOS SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
  • Page 24: S Election

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual has a specified number of cylinders, number of heads, write precompensation factor, landing zone, and number of sectors. Drives whose specifications do not accommodate any pre-defined type are classified as type USER. • Size: Disk drive capacity (approximate). Note that this size is usually slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk-checking program.
  • Page 25 Leadtek Research Inc. RAM is the computer’s working memory, where the computer stores programs and data currently being used, so they are accessible to CPU. • Base Memory: Typically 640 KB. Also called conventional memory. The DOS operating system and conventional applications use this area.
  • Page 26: Bios Features Setup Menu

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual 4-3 BIOS Features Setup Menu ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (6000ABX) ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (6000ABX) ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (6000ABX) ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (6000ABX) BIOS FEATURES SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP BIOS FEATURES BIOS FEATURES SETUP SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
  • Page 27 Leadtek Research Inc. CPU Internal Cache/External Cache Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional DRAM (system memory). When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster access by the CPU.
  • Page 28 ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual Gate A20 Option Gate A20 refers to the way the system addresses memory above 1 MB (extended memory). When set to Fast, the system chipset controls Gate A20. When set to Normal, a pin in the keyboard controller controls Gate A20.
  • Page 29 Leadtek Research Inc. Report No FDD for Win95 Select Yes to release IRQ6 when the system contains no floppy drive, for compatibility with Windows 95 logo certification. In the Integrated Peripherals screen, select Disabled for the Onboard FDC Controller field. You should choose “Yes” if your operating system is Windows 95 and without a floppy disk equipped in your computer.
  • Page 30: Chipset Features Setup Menu

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual 4-4 Chipset Features Setup Menu This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and the external cache.
  • Page 31 Leadtek Research Inc. AT Bus Clock You can set speed of the AT bus in terms of a fraction of the CPU clock speed or at the fixed speed of 7.16 MHz. The Choice: 7.16 MHz, PCICLK2/2, PCICLK2/3, PCICLK2/4, PCICLK2/5, and PCICLK2/6...
  • Page 32 ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual AGP Aperture Size (MB) Select the size of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture. The 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.
  • Page 33: Power Management Setup Menu

    Leadtek Research Inc. 4-5 Power Management Setup Menu The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to the most effectively energy saving while in operating. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (6000ABX) ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (6000ABX) ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (6000ABX) ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (6000ABX)
  • Page 34 ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual MODEM Use IRQ Name the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the modem (if any) on your system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. The choice: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, NA. Video Off Option Selects the power-saving modes during which the monitor goes blank: Always On...
  • Page 35 Leadtek Research Inc. Power Button When you select “Instant off”, pressing the power button will turn off the power. When select “Delay 4 Sec”, pressing the power button for less than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the SUSPEND mode, pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the Soft-Off state.
  • Page 36 ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual 4-6 PNP/PCI Configuration The PCI Personal Component Interconnect Bus was developed primarily to address two important issues: a) How to allow peripheral devices to take the fullest advantage of the power of CPU technology, and b) Provide a simpler installation process for peripheral devices, such as Network cards, EIDE or SCSI controllers.
  • Page 37 Defaults”. 4-8 Load BEST Defaults The "LOAD BEST DEFAULTS" function loads the system manufacture default data. This is the default setting from Leadtek. This function will be necessary when the system CMOS data is corrupted or you forget your settings.
  • Page 38 ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual 4-9 W83783S hardware Monitor This menu shows status of CPU, System temperatures and Cooling Fans speed, Vcore etc,. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (6000ABX) W83783S Hardware Monitor AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. 50° ° ° ° C/122 C/122° ° ° ° F F F F CPU Warning Temperature CPU Warning Temperature CPU Warning Temperature...
  • Page 39 Leadtek Research Inc. On-Chip Primary IDE If you don't use the Onboard IDE connector but use On-card (PCI or ISA card) IDE connector. If the card uses IRQ14, you have to set it to Disabled. The choice: Enabled, Disabled. On-Chip Secondary IDE If you don't use the Onboard IDE connector but use On-card (PCI or ISA card) IDE connector.
  • Page 40 ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual Mouse Left By left-clicking the mouse (for PS/2 mouse only) Mouse Right By right-clicking the mouse (for PS/2 mouse only) KB Power On Password Available when the Power ON Function above is set to Password. Press [Enter] at this option then a dialog box will appear to prompt you to enter a password.
  • Page 41 Leadtek Research Inc. Onboard IrDA Port Select the Onboard IrDA port.. The choice: Disabled, 2E8H, 2F8H, 3E8H, 3F8H , 3E0H, 2E0H. IR IRQ Select You could select the IRQ for the IR. The choice: IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ10, IRQ11. IrDA Mode Select the IrDA mode.
  • Page 42: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual 4-11 Password Setting When you select this function, a message appears at the center of the screen: ENTER PASSWORD: Type the password, up to eight characters and press Enter. Typing a password clears any previously entered password from CMOS memory. Now the message changes: CONFIRM PASSWORD: Again, type the password and press Enter.
  • Page 43 Leadtek Research Inc. the operating system. The table below shows the maximum hard drive partition size and total capacity supported by different operating systems: Operating System Max. Partition Size Max. HDD Capacity MS DOS 2.1 GB < = 8.4 GB Win95 OSR1 2.1 GB...
  • Page 44: Installing Audio D

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual Audio Driver Installation Chapter 5 5-1 Installing Audio Driver for Windows 95/98, Windows NT 4.0 For Windows 95/98 Step 1 Press "Start" button. Step 2 Move highlight bar to "Settings" and select "Control Panel". Step 3 Double Click "System"...
  • Page 45: Post Messages

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual Technical Information Chapter 6 6-1 POST Messages During the Power On Self Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error requiring you to fix something, it will either sound a beep code or display a message. If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by: PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP 6-2 POST Beep...
  • Page 46: Display Type Has Changed Since Last Boot

    Leadtek Research Inc. DISPLAY TYPE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT Since last powering off the system, the display adapter has been changed. You must configure the system for the new display type. ERROR ENCOUNTERED INITIALIZING HARD DRIVE Hard drive cannot be initialized. Be sure the adapter is installed correctly and all cables are correctly and firmly attached.
  • Page 47: Offending Segment

    ® WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual OFFENDING SEGMENT: This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem has been isolated. PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT This will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that requires you to reboot. Press any key and the system will reboot.
  • Page 48: Memory Test Fail

    Leadtek Research Inc. Memory test fail. BIOS reports the memory test fail if the onboard memory was tested error. 6-4 TIME & DMA CHANNELS MAP TIME MAP: TIMER Channel 0 System timer interrupt. TIMER Channel 1 DRAM REFRESH request. TIMER Channel 2 SPEAKER tone generator.
  • Page 49: Appendix A Technical Support

    WinFast 6000ABX User’s Manual Appendix A Technical Support Calling for Technical Support or e-mail to service@leadtek.com.tw In the event of not finding the solution for your problem after going through the Appendix B, please contact our Technical Support staff or E-Mail to service@leadtek.com.tw.
  • Page 50: Appendix B Debug Diy

    Leadtek Research Inc. Appendix B Debug DIY Power On System Power LED On Video Power Supply Display System Hold Replace Power Supply Speaker Motherboard Beeps Good Check BIOS Setting & Add -On Card Check Cable and Jumper Settings 1 long 3 short beeps...
  • Page 51: Appendix C Bios Flash Utility

    Site (www.leadtek.com.tw) Please follow the steps described below to update the BIOS. Step 1 Reboot into DOS environment or "Command Prompt Only" of Windows95/98 Step 2 Insert the accompany CD into CD-ROM (or floppy disk to Drive Step 3 Copy "AWDFLASH.EXE"...
  • Page 52: Appendix D Copyright, Trademark, Disclaimer Notes

    Appendix D Copyright, Trademark, Disclaimer Notes WinFast 6000ABX is protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of its software or manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means or for any purpose without express written consent.

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