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Pentium II CPU Soft-Menu(Jumperless) Settings
1) Turn the system on, then press <DEL> key to access the AWARD BIOS
SETUP program. A "CMOS SETUP UTILITY" will display on the screen.
Select "LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" and type "Y" to load BIOS optimal
setup.
2) After the BIOS optimal setting is set, at the top right hand side of the
"Chipset Feature Setup" screen, there is a "CPU Speed" option. Refer
to the table below and select the correct CPU speed.
CPU SPEED
233MHz
266MHz
300MHz
333MHz
3) Select "STANDARD CMOS SETUP" to set the Date /Time, Floppy drive
type, and set Hard Disk Type to "Auto".
4) Select "SAVE & EXIT SETUP" and press the <Enter> key to save the set-
ting information in the CMOS memory and continue with the booting pro-
cess.
Soft-Menu Setting
66.6MHz
3.5
66.6MHz
4.0
66.6MHz
4.5
66.6MHz
5.0
FILE NAME:
F94x.DOC
062798

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  • Page 1 P6F94 Quick Reference int e l Pentium II CPU Soft-Menu(Jumperless) Settings 1) Turn the system on, then press <DEL> key to access the AWARD BIOS SETUP program. A “CMOS SETUP UTILITY” will display on the screen. Select “LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS” and type “Y” to load BIOS optimal setup.

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    DATA STORED OR USED WITH THE PRODUCT, INCLUD- ING THE COSTS OF REPAIRING, REPLACING, OR RECOV- ERING SUCH HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, OR DATA. All trademarks mentioned in this document are acknowledged. The Specification on the manual is subject to change without notice. P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction 1.1 Overview 1.2 P6F94 Specifications/Features 1.2.1 Hardware 1.2.2 Software 1.2.3 Environment 1.2.4 Mainboard Chipset Identify 1.3 P6F94 Mainboard Layout 1.4 Microprocessor 1.5 Pentium II Packaging 1.6 Celeron Packaging 1.7 Chipset 1.8 Main Memory 1.9 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot 1.10 Enhanced IDE Support...
  • Page 4 3.13 Supervisor / User Password Chapter 4 Driver and Utility 4.1 ESS Audio driver 4.2 Flash Utility 4.3 EIDE Bus Master Driver 4.4 PIIX4(E) Utility for Windows 95 APPENDIX System Environment Monitor (optional) 1.0.1 Hardware Doctor Setup 1.0.2 Setting the Threshold P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    300MHz. This mainboard is designed around the latest Intel 82440LX/ EX chipset with built-in ESS sound chip in a Micro-ATX form factor. The Soft-menu (jumperless) design of the P6F94 uses the onboard BIOS for clock frequency, and CPU multiplier, jumper settings are no longer needed.
  • Page 6 Chapter 1: Introduction The P6F94 mainboard is OnNow PC, Managed PC and PC98 compliant. It also offers optimized system performance, integrated power management, Creative SoundBlaster Link, Trend Chipaway Virus and system manageability (optional). Optimized System Performance: AGP improves the Graphics...

  • Page 7: P6F94 Specifications/Features

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.2 P6F94 Specifications/Features 1.2.1 Hardware Supports Intel Pentium II 233, 266, 300 and 333MHz Supports Intel Celeron 266, 300MHz Switching Voltage Regulator on board Provides 1.8V to 3.5V operating voltage for CPU core. Provides 3.3V operating voltage for I/O.

  • Page 8: Software

    Flash BIOS with ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) block Supports APM, PnP, Multi-Boot and EIDE devices Supports High-Capacity LS-120 and ZIP Removable Media Drive Driver IDE Bus mastering Ultra DMA driver Utility Flash utility for BIOS upgrade P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Environment

    FW82443EX Lxxxxxxx NTEL When P6F94 equipped with Intel 82440LX chipset, it support 64-bit or 72- bit (64-bit memory data plus 8-bit ECC) DRAM array. When P6F94 equipped with Intel 82440EX chipset, it only support 64-bit DRAM array. The ECC function is not supported by Intel 82440EX chipset.

  • Page 10: P6F94 Mainboard Layout

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 P6F94 Mainboard Layout AudioDrive ES1898 REFERENCE PAGE REFERENCE PAGE CPU Slot1 Switching Regulator ISA Expansion Slots Front panel Connectors PCI Expansion Slots Battery (CR2032 Lithium) AGP Slot Dual USB Connector DIMM Module Sockets CPU FAN Connector...

  • Page 11: Microprocessor

    Chapter 1: Introduction 1.4 Microprocessor The P6F94 mainboard is designed to operate with the Intel Pentium II processor that runs at 233, 266, 300, 333MHz and Intel Celeron at 266, 300MHz. On board switching voltage regulator provides the required 1.8 to 3.5 volts for the processor. The Pentium II or Celeron...

  • Page 12: Chipset

    1.8 Main Memory The P6F94 mainboard provides two 168-pin DIMM sockets. When P6F94 equipped with Intel 82440LX chipset, it supports 64-bit or 72-bit (64-bit memory data plus 8-bit ECC) DRAM array. When P6F94 equipped with Intel 82440EX chipset, it only supports 64-bit DRAM array.

  • Page 13: Accelerated Graphics Port (Agp) Slot

    BIOS. 1.9 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Slot The P6F94 mainboard is equipped with an Accelerated Graphic Port slot which is compliant to the AGP specification. The AGP runs at 66.6MHz clock and supports both 1x and 2x mode for 66.6MHz and 133MHz 3.3V devices.

  • Page 14: Keyboard, Mouse And Usb Interface

    1.11 Keyboard, Mouse and USB Interface PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and USB connectors are located on the back panel of the P6F94 mainboard. The 5V line to the PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse connectors are protected with a PolySwitch circuit that acts like a rehealing fuse which will re- establishing the connection after an over-current condition is removed.

  • Page 15: Real-Time Clock, Cmos Ram And Battery

    “Green PC” to create exciting new application models for the “OnNow” PC platform. The “OnNow” PC is a PC which is always on and ready for use but appears to be off when not in use. The P6F94 not only complies with EPA, APM1.2 and ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), but also provides the following power management features.

  • Page 16: System Power On/Off Control

    Soft Off feature to work properly, Power Management/APM must be enabled in the system BIOS and Operating System. The P6F94 Auto Power On feature gives you the option to turn on the system power automatically after the AC power comes back, which is especially useful for the server application.

  • Page 17: System Sleep / Resume

    1.18 System Manageability (Optional) The System Management Chip (Winbond W83781D) with software, allows user to monitor system environment such as system and CPU fan speed (requires fan with tachometer output), CPU warning temperature, system temperature and system operating voltages. P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Hardware Installation

    However, the above recommendation are just intended to avoid the static dis- charge problem. l Make certain that everything connects to the system case, including the power supply, is unplugged before doing the installation work. P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Unpacking

    User's manual r CPU retention mechanism 2.2 Installation The P6F94 is designed to fit into a standard Micro-ATX form factor chassis. The pattern of the mounting holes and the position of the back panel connectors meet the Micro-ATX system board specification.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation P6F94 Mainboard Connector/Jumper Location ISA1 Front Panel Creative Lab SB-Link connector Connector PCI 3 Wake On LAN CMOS RAM Clearance Connector PCI 2 Auto Power On Jumper PCI 1 Secondary Fan Connector AudioDrive W83781D PC ES1898...

  • Page 21: Attaching Connectors

    5. Ground keyboard for security purposes. This 2-pin connector con- HDD LED Connector nects to the case-mounted Pin Assignment HDD LED to indicate 1. LED Anode hard disk activity. 2. LED Cathode P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 22 An alternative method of using <CTRL><ALT><+/-> keys to change the speed may be used if necessary. 2. Fan Connectors There are two fan connectors on the P6F94 mainboard for the cooling fans. The connectors support fans of Pin Assignment 12V DC/500mAMP (6 1.
  • Page 23 IDE drive for details on jumper loca- tions and settings. You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1(color) edge of the cable is at the pin 1 of the I/O port connector. P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 24 M Incorrect installation of the power supply could result in serious damage to the mainboard and connected peripherals. Make sure the power supply is unplugged from the AC outlet before connecting the leads from the power supply. P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 CD1 and 4. GND CD2. CD1 is JST type connector which is for CD1 Pin Assignment MITSUMI/PANASONIC CD- ROM. CD2 is MPC2 type 1. L_Input connector which is for SONY/ 2. GND 3. GND ATAPI CD-ROM. 4. R_Input P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 26: Installing Cpu

    Notice that one hole and the base of one peg are larger than the other hole and peg base. Push each peg into its hole firmly until you hear it “click” into place. P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 Slot 1. Push the processor down firmly, with even pressure on both sides of the top, until it is seated. P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 6. Attach the small end of the power cable (F) to the three-pin connector on the processor, then attach the large end to the three-pin connector on the motherboard, which is marked FAN1. P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Removing The Processor

    Do not reuse the pegs. When handling the processor, avoid placing direct pressure on the label area of the fan. When removing the processor, avoid pressing down on the motherboard or components. Instead, press down on plastic connectors. P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Installing System Memory

    Speed grade: 66.6 MHz or faster CAS latency: 3 or faster When P6F94 equipped with Intel 82440LX chipset, it supports 64-bit or 72-bit (64-bit memory data plus 8-bit ECC) DRAM array. When P6F94 equipped with Intel 82440EX chipset, it only supports 64-bit DRAM array.

  • Page 31: Clear Cmos And Password

    (JP12) to 1-2. Out of safety consideration the default setting on JP12 is 2-3, which avoid system turn on by itself when plug in the power cole. JP12 shunt 1-2: Auto Power On feature is On JP12 shunt 2-3: Auto Power On feature is Off (Default). P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Ps/2 Keyboard & Mouse Power Selection

    JP3 shunt 2-3: PS/2 keyboard & mouse use power supply’s +5Vsb (+5 volt standby). 2.2.8 Intel Pentium II & Celeron CPU Soft-Menu Setting The Soft-Menu (jumperless) design of the P6F94 allows the user to set CPU Bus Clock and CPU core to Bus clock multiplier through the BIOS.
  • Page 33 : -4.98 - 12V : -11.96 : Disabled Video RAM Cacheable ESC: Quit :Select Item F1: Help PU/PD/+/-:Modify 8 Bit I/O Recovery Time F5: Old Values (Shift) F2: Color 16 Bit I/O Recovery Time F7: Load Setup Defaults P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 34 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SAVE & EXIT SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD Esc: Quit : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup <Shift>F2 : Change Color P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: System Clock (Cpu Bus Clock)

    Set jumper to clear CMOS RAM 1. Power off the system 2. Place a shunt to short pin2 and pin3 of JP9 for 5 seconds 3. Put the shunt back to pin1 and pin2 of JP9 4. Power on the system P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Bios Configuration

    Chapter 3: BIOS Configuration BIOS Configuration After hardware configuration of P6F94 Mainboard is completed, and system hardware has been assembled, the completed system may be powered up. At this point, CMOS setup should be run to ensure that system information is correct.

  • Page 37: Cmos Setup Utility

    ARROW KEYS: Use arrow keys to move cursor to the desired selection. <F10>: Saves all changes made to Setup and exits program. <Shift> <F2>: Changes background and foreground colors. 3.3 STANDARD CMOS SETUP Selecting “STANDARD CMOS SETUP “on the main program screen displays this menu: P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 38 The “MODE” option is for IDE hard disk drives only. The “MODE” has four options: NORMAL, LBA, LARGE and AUTO. Set MODE to NORMAL for IDE hard disk drives smaller than 528MB. Set MODE to LBA for IDE P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    LBA for an LBA drive. Do not choose Large or Normal if the hard disk drive is already fully for- matted when you install it, choose the mode which is used to format it P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Load Setup Defaults

    Selecting this option and pressing the <Enter> key will exit the Setup Utility without recording any new values or changing old ones. 3.8 BIOS FEATURES SETUP Selecting “BIOS FEATURES SETUP” on the main program screen dis- plays this menu: P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 External Cache: The default setting is “Enabled”. This setting enables the Level 2 cache. Quick Power On Self Test: The default setting is “Enabled”. This will skip some diagnostic checks during the Power On Self Test (POST) to speed up the booting process. P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 42 Select “System” if you want to use the password feature every time the system boots up. The default setting is “Setup”. You can create your password by using the “SUPERVISOR/USER PASSWORD” utility on the main pro- gram screen. P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 PCI VGA card. If your VGA card requires IRQ then set this option to “Enabled”. After you have made your selection(s) in the BIOS FEATURES SETUP, press the <ESC> key to go back to the main program screen. P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Chipset Features Setup

    EDO DRAM in the system. The options are “50ns” and “60ns”. MA Wait State: This option selects “Fast” or “Slow” memory MA bus timing. For EDO, the “Slow” is one more wait state than the “Fast”. For SDRAM, Fast timing means 1 clock MA wait state. P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 System BIOS Cacheable: When set to “Enabled”, the System BIOS will be cached for faster execution. The default setting is “Enabled”. Video BIOS Cacheable: When set to “Enabled”, the Video BIOS will be cached for faster execution. The default setting is “Enabled”. P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 46 DRAM is allowed during passive release. Delayed Transaction: This termination is used by targets that can’t complete the initial data phase within the requirement of this specifi- cation. One advantage of a Delay Transaction is that the bus is not P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 12V(power supply’s -12 volt) reading. This feature gives you the ability to monitor condition of system’s power. This feature required W83781D chip install. After you have made your selections in the CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP, press the <ESC> key to go back to the main program screen. P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Power Management Setup

    PM mode. If your system power management is controlled by APM and there is a task running, the APM will not prompt the BIOS to enter any power saving mode after time out. Note: If APM is not installed, this option has no effect. P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 The IDE hard drive will spin down if it is not accessed within a specified length of time. CPU FAN Off In Suspend: If set to “Enabled” CPU fan and Second- ary fan will be turned off in Suspend Mode. P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 2)” if you are using a PS/2 mouse. Modem Use IRQ: To enable the internal PnP modem ring to wake up your system from suspend mode, the IRQ assigned to the modem has to be the same as the setting in this option. P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    F7: Load Setup Defaults PnP OS Installed: Setting this option to “Yes” allows the PnP OS, instead of BIOS to assign the system resources such as IRQ and I/O address to the ISA PnP device. The default setting is “No” P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 52 INT B is routed to IRQ 15 thru a hardware router in the chipset. After you have made your selections in the PnP / PCI Configuration SETUP, press the <ESC> key to go back to the main program screen. P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Integrated Peripherals

    Mode 3 to Mode 2. All IDE drives should work with PIO mode 0. IDE Primary Master UDMA, IDE Primary Slave UDMA, IDE Secondary Master UDMA, IDE Secondary Slave UDMA: The options are “Auto” (default) and “Disabled”. When set to “Auto” the P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 54 When set to “ASKIR” or “IrDA”, the UART 2 is used to support the infrared module connected on the mainboard. If this option is not set to “Normal”, a device connected to the COM2 port, will no longer work. P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 55 Note: If “Password” is selected for this option, the power button will not be able to turn on the system. If you forget the password, then you need to clear CMOS RAM. (see Chapter2 Clear CMOS & Password). P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Supervisor / User Password

    CMOS memory by turning power off and placing a shunt on the JP9 to short pin 2 and pin 3 for 5 seconds, then put- ting the shunt back to pin1 and pin2 of JP9. P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Driver And Utility

    (C:\ESS\oemsetup.inf) Selects “ES 1869 Plug and Play Audiodrive” and “OK”. Windows will load ESS Audio driver and ask windows95or NT CD for some system file, after file copy is done, system will reboot to complete the installation. P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 58 Make C:\Rack directory at your hard drive and copy those files into C:\Rack directory. Selects correct file according to your operation system and execute this file. For example, AudioW95.EXE for Windows95. Click the “setup” and follows the instruction shows on the screen to complete the installation. P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Flash Utility

    Chapter 4: Driver and Utility 4.2 Flash Utility The BIOS of the P6F94 mainboard can be upgraded by using a Flash utility. A new version of the BIOS can be downloaded from the factory's BBS and Web site. The system BIOS is stored in a 1M-bit Flash EEPROM which can be erased and reprogrammed by the Flash utility.

  • Page 60: Eide Bus Master Driver

    You have to restart the Windows95 system right now. Follow the on-screen prompt to restart your system to let the change take effect. You may be prompted to update device drivers after system restart. Note: The device driver ideatapi.mpd is locate at C:\windows\system\iosubsys directory. P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Appendix

    There are two diskettes for the Hardware Doctor software. 1) Insert the diskette label with DISK1 into the 1.44M floppy drive and run setup.exe under Windows95. 2) The following screen will appear Click “OK” and continue setup procedure. P6F94 User’s Manual...
  • Page 62 4) The “Hardware Doctor” option will be added to the “program” directory. Click on the “Hardware Doctor” icon to access the program. P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Setting The Threshold

    Voltage detection items. Vcore stands for voltage for CPU core. Increase low margin. Decrease low margin. Increase high margin. Decrease high margin. System Temperature detection CPU Fan RPM detection Secondary FAN(FAN2) RPM detection P6F94 User’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Online Services

    Online Services Online Services Freetech is a leading designer and manufacturer of high performance system boards for desktop PCs, workstations and network servers. Since its inception in the heart of Silicon Valley in 1990, it has continued to provide valued products to its customers by focusing on service, quality and technology.

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