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EPOX EP-GXB-M Manual

A dual pentium ii xeon slot 2 processor based agp mainboard
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EP-
-M
(SMP)
®
A Dual Pentium
II Xeon Slot 2
Processor based AGP mainboard.
TRADEMARKS
All products and company names are trademarks or regis-
tered trademarks of their respectives holders.
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
Manual Revision 1.0
February 1, 1999

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  • Page 1 (SMP) ® A Dual Pentium II Xeon Slot 2 Processor based AGP mainboard. TRADEMARKS All products and company names are trademarks or regis- tered trademarks of their respectives holders. These specifications are subject to change without notice. Manual Revision 1.0 February 1, 1999...
  • Page 2 EP-GXB-M...
  • Page 3 EP-GXB-M Components Checklist EP-GXB-M mainboard EP-GXB-M user’s manual Floppy drive cable Hard drive cables Software drivers set (disks or CD-ROM) Bus master drivers Windows 95/98 PCI Bridge support USDM hardware monitoring utility (option) Retension mechanism base with screws Retension mechanism cap...
  • Page 4 In no event shall EPoX be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business or for...
  • Page 5 EP-GXB-M serial number: _________________________________ Contacting Technical Support EPoX technical support is working hard to answer all of your questions online. From our website you can find answers to many common questions, drivers, BIOS updates, tech notes, and important technical bulletins. If you are still unable to locate the solution you are seeking, you always have the option to contact our support techni- cians directly.
  • Page 6 EP-GXB-M...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    EP-GXB-M Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Overview of EP-GXB-M features ............11 ® Pentium II Xeon Processor .............13 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ............14 ATX Form Factor ................15 Hardware Monitoring ...............16 I/O Shield..................17 Power ON/OFF Remotely (KBPO & Modem Ring-in) ....17 Universal Serial Bus (USB)..............17...
  • Page 8 EP-GXB-M Chapter 4: Award BIOS Setup BIOS Instructions ................41 Standard CMOS Setup ..............42 BIOS Features Setup ................43 Chipset Features Setup ..............48 Power Management Setup ..............52 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup ............56 Load Setup Defaults .................57 Integrated Peripherals ...............58 Change Supervisor or User Password ..........62 IDE HDD Auto Detection ..............63...
  • Page 9 EP-GXB-M Appendix D: Frequently Asked Questions Tips to install motherboards .............81 BIOS beep codes ................82 BIOS flash instructions ..............82 BIOS function S.M.A.R.T..............83 BIOS recovery if flash fails ..............84 KBPO does not work ................84 ® Memory conflict with AGP in Windows 95 ........84...
  • Page 10 EP-GXB-M...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    • Supports (2) 16 bit ISA slots, (5) 32 bit PCI slots, (1) AGP slot and provides (2) independent high performance PCI IDE interfaces capable of supporting PIO Mode 3/4 and Ultra DMA 33 devices. The EP-GXB-M supports (5) PCI Bus Master slots and a jumperless PCI INT# control scheme which reduces configura- tion confusion when plugging in PCI card(s).
  • Page 12 Introduction EP-GXB-M • EP-GXB-M utilizes a Lithium battery which provides environmental protection and longer battery life. • Supports the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector. The onboard PIIX4 chip provides the means for connecting PC peripherals such as keyboards, joysticks, telephones, and modems.

  • Page 13: Pentium Ii Xeon Processor

    EP-GXB-M Introduction Pentium II Xeon Processor ® ® The Pentium II Xeon Processor is the follow-on to the Pentium II Processor. The ® ® Pentium II Xeon Processor, like the Pentium Pro processor, implements a Dynamic Execution micro-architecture -- a unique combination of multiple branch prediction, ®...

  • Page 14: Accelerated Graphics Port (Agp)

    Introduction EP-GXB-M Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) The Accelerated Graphics Port (more commonly known as AGP) interface is a new platform bus specification that enables high performance graphics capabilities, espe- cially 3D. This interface specification will enable 3D applications, which not only require sufficient information storage so that the monitor image may be refreshed, but also enough storage to support texture mapping, z-buffering and alpha blending.

  • Page 15: Atx Form Factor

    EP-GXB-M Introduction The EPoX EP-GXB-M is designed with ATX form factor - the latest industry standard of chassis. The ATX form factor is essentially a Baby-AT baseboard rotated 90 degrees within the chassis enclosure and a new mounting configuration for the power supply.

  • Page 16: Hardware Monitoring

    PW-ON connector on the motherboard as the on/off switch. Based on the ATX form factor the EP-GXB-M has been designed to support many ACPI and soft-off functions. According to the definition of ACPI: suspend mode will be enabled while pressing the system on/off button for less than 4 seconds.

  • Page 17: I/O Shield

    EP-GXB-M Introduction I/O Shield The EP-GXB-M is equipped with an I/O back panel. Please use the appropriate I/O shield. Parallel Port Figure 3: PS/2 Mouse EP-GXB-M I/O back PS/2 Keyboard panel layout COM1 COM2 Power ON/OFF Remotely (KBPO & Modem Ring-in)

  • Page 18: Symmetrical Multi-Processing (Smp)

    Introduction EP-GXB-M Symmetrical Multi-Processing (SMP) At last an Enterprise-Class solution for your Bandwidth Critical applications server at ® PC prices. This mainboard features the latest Intel Pentium II Processor horse- power in a Symmetrical Multi-Processing (SMP) configuration previously only available on RISC and Mainframe systems.

  • Page 19: System Block Diagram

    EP-GXB-M Introduction System Block Diagram P e n tiu m I I P e n tiu m I I X e o n X e o n P r o c e s s o r P r o c e s s o r...
  • Page 20 Introduction EP-GXB-M Page 20...

  • Page 21: Directions & Recommended Tools

    Thank you for using EPoX products! This chapter will discuss some general steps needed in order to get your new mainboard installed and operational. The EP-GXB-M is a high performance mainboard which allows the use of Dual Intel Pentium II Xeon processors. Due to the size and characteristic of the Xeon brand processor the mainboard uses the extended ATX form factor and requires a matching case.

  • Page 22: Detailed Board Layout

    Hardware Installation EP-GXB-M Detailed Board Layout C PU 1 M ouse PS/2 (Top ) PRIM ARY SLOT 2 PRO C ESSO R Keybo ard (Bottom ) USB 1 (Top ) RETENSIO N M EC HANISM BASE M O UNTING HO LES...

  • Page 23: Configuration Of Jumpers

    Jumpers are small plastic-encased conductors that are used to slip over a pair of jumper pins. EPoX designs all mainboards with the fewest jumpers and pins to make your setup fast and easy. It is recommended that the jumpers be set before the mainboard is installed into the case because access to the jumpers will be easier.

  • Page 24: Installing Into Atx Case

    EP-GXB-M Installing into ATX case Static electricity can severely damage your equipment. Handle the EP-GXB-M and any other device in your system with extreme care and avoid unnecessary contact with system components on the mainboard. Always work on an antistatic surface to avoid possible damage to the mainboard from static discharge.

  • Page 25: Installing Connectors

    Instant Off (turns system off immediatly), or 4 sec delay (you need to hold the button down for 4 seconds before the system turns off). When the system is in 4 sec delay mode, EPoX has added a special feature to make the system go into suspend mode when the button is pressed momentarily.

  • Page 26: Installing Memory

    Hardware Installation EP-GXB-M Installing Memory The EP-GXB-M supports (4) 168-pin PC100 SDRAM DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Module). Do not use EDO DIMM in the system. • SDRAM DIMM may be 100 MHz (10ns) or 125 MHz (8ns) bus speed. • SDRAM DIMM may be 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB or 512MB.
  • Page 27 EP-GXB-M Hardware Installation DIMM Module Installation & Removal Figure 1 displays the notch marks and what they should look like on your DIMM memory module. DIMMs have 168-pins and two notches that will match with the onboard DIMM socket. DIMM modules are installed by placing the chip firmly into the socket at a 90 degree angle and pressing straight down (figure 2) until it fits tightly into the DIMM socket (figure 3).

  • Page 28: Installing Processor(S)

    Hardware Installation EP-GXB-M Installing Processor(s) The EP-GXB-M supports two Intel Pentium II Xeon processors. This section outlines the procedure to install one or two processors into the mainboard. The chassis (case) must supply additional screw holes and support standoffs so the retention mechanism may properly support the Xeon.
  • Page 29 EP-GXB-M Hardware Installation 4. Insert the processor into the retention mechanism as Figure 5 shown in figure 7. The caps and bases are designed so that they will not connect unless they are at- tached in the correct direction. So, if the cap will not attach to the base simply remove the cap from the processor and reverse it.

  • Page 30: Device Connector Description

    Hardware Installation EP-GXB-M Device Connector Description 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5...

  • Page 31: Configuring Kbpo And Modem Ring-In

    To use this unique feature your EPoX motherboard have it set to enable, and use an ATX power supply rated 0.1a (100mA) or greater for the +5vsb.
  • Page 32 Hardware Installation EP-GXB-M Page 32...

  • Page 33: Included Software & Drivers

    Windows 98 users need not install the driver as these functions are already supported by default. Copyright notice The software on EPoX disks and/or CD is owned and copyrighted by EPoX or its third party suppliers. You may not disassemble or decompile the software unless EPoX’s prior written consent is obtained.

  • Page 34: Microsoft Windows 95 Setup

    “PCI-card” with the Intel PCI Bus Master IDE Controller and Universal Serial Bus Controller. Use the utility program WINP2X4 from the EPoX Win98 floppy disk or CD- ROM. After starting this utility a display similar to this will appear: WinP2X4.EXE v1.82...
  • Page 35 EP-GXB-M Software 4: Install USB Support if not automatically installed. (AGP/USB users only. All other may skip to step 4.) 5: Install Video Card’s driver. 6: Install DirectX. This is available from Microsoft at http://www.microsoft.com. 7: Congratulations basic installation complete! You now may continue to install any additional drivers for other devices.

  • Page 36: Microsoft Windows 98 Setup

    “PCI-card” with the Intel PCI Bus Master IDE Controller and Universal Serial Bus Controller. Use the utility program WINP2X4 from the EPoX Win98 floppy disk or CD- ROM. After starting this utility a display similar to this will appear: WinP2X4.EXE v1.82...
  • Page 37 EP-GXB-M Software 6: Congratulations basic installation complete! You now may continue to install any additional drivers for other devices. At this time you may wish to check for any devices listed with question marks (?) in the Device Manager [Control Panel / System icon] that had no drivers built-in during Windows installation.

  • Page 38: Microsoft Windows Nt 4 Setup

    Therefore if you wish to obtain extra performance from your system using a second processor Windows NT 4 is a better platform. Besides the installation procedure of Windows NT 4 itself, drivers required for use of the EP-GXB-M are almost not required.
  • Page 39 EP-GXB-M Software Page 39...
  • Page 40 Software EP-GXB-M Page 40...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Award Bios Setup

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  • Page 42: Standard Cmos Setup

    Award BIOS Setup EP-GXB-M Standard CMOS Setup Choose “Standard CMOS Setup” in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY Menu (Figure 2). The Standard CMOS Setup allows the user to configure system settings such as the current date and time, type of hard disk drive installed, floppy drive type, and display type.

  • Page 43: Bios Features Setup

    Selecting the “BIOS FEATURES SETUP” option in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY menu allows users to change system related parameters in the displayed menu. This menu shows all of the manufacturer’s default values for the EP-GXB-M. Pressing the [F1] key will display a help message for the selected item.
  • Page 44 Award BIOS Setup EP-GXB-M CPU Internal Cache: This controls the status of the processor’s internal cache. The default is Enabled. • Enabled: This activates the processor’s internal cache thereby increasing perfor- mance. • Disabled: This deactivates the processor’s internal cache thereby lowering perfor- mance.
  • Page 45 EP-GXB-M Award BIOS Setup tracks. • Disabled: The BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. NOTE: BIOS cannot tell the difference between 720K, 1.2MB and 1.44MB drive types as they are all 80 tracks.
  • Page 46 Award BIOS Setup EP-GXB-M Security Option: This category allows you to limit access to the System and Setup, or just to Setup. The default is Setup. • System: The system will not boot and the access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
  • Page 47 EP-GXB-M Award BIOS Setup Report No FDD For WIN 95: This option allows the BIOS to indicate whether WIN95 will operate with a floppy disk drive or not. The default is NO. • NO: Report FDD to WIN95. • YES: Report no FDD to WIN95.

  • Page 48: Chipset Features Setup

    Award BIOS Setup EP-GXB-M Chipset Features Setup Choose the “CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP” in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY menu to display the following menu. Figure 4: Chipset Features Setup SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay: This allows the option to insert a timing delay be- tween the CAS and RAS strobe signals (used when SDRAM is written to, read from, or refreshed).
  • Page 49 EP-GXB-M Award BIOS Setup SDRAM CAS latency Time: This setting defines the CALT timing parameter of the SDRAM in terms of clocks. The default is Auto. • Auto: Best settings are read from SPD E²PROM. • 2: Provides faster memory performance.
  • Page 50 Award BIOS Setup EP-GXB-M 16 Bit I/O Recovery Time: This function allows you to set the wait states that are added to an 16 bit ISA instruction originated by the PCI bus. The default is 2. • NA: No wait state 4: 4 wait states •...
  • Page 51 EP-GXB-M Award BIOS Setup Spread Spectrum Modulated: The default is Disabled. • Enabled: Enables this option. • Disabled: Disables this option. Current CPU1 Temperature: This is the current temperature of the 1st CPU. Current CPU2 Temperature: This is the current temperature of the 2nd CPU.

  • Page 52: Power Management Setup

    Award BIOS Setup EP-GXB-M Power Management Setup Choose the “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP” in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY to display the following screen. This menu allows the user to modify the power manage- ment parameters and IRQ signals. In general, these parameters should not be changed unless it’s absolutely necessary.
  • Page 53 • 10: IRQ 10 11: IRQ 11 The EP-GXB-M supports HDD Power Down, Doze and Standby power saving functions when using the Intel Pentium II Processor. The default is Disabled • Doze Mode: The “Doze” mode timer starts to count when no “PM events” have...
  • Page 54 Award BIOS Setup EP-GXB-M occurred. • Standby Mode: When the standby mode timer times-out, it will enter the standby mode and retain CPU at a slow working speed. The screen will be blanked out. • Suspend Mode: This function works only when the Pentium II Processor is installed.
  • Page 55 EP-GXB-M Award BIOS Setup • Enabled: The system can use remote ring-in & WOL to wake the system up. • Disabled: The system cannot use remote ring in & WOL to wake system up. Power On by Alarm: This option allows you to have the system turn on at a preset time each day or on a certain day.

  • Page 56: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    Award BIOS Setup EP-GXB-M PNP/PCI Configuration Setup The PNP/PCI configuration program is for the user to modify the PCI/ISA IRQ signals when various PCI/ISA cards are inserted in the PCI or ISA slots. WARNING: Conflicting IRQ’s may cause the system to not find certain devices.

  • Page 57: Load Setup Defaults

    EP-GXB-M Award BIOS Setup recorded into ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data), you can set this field to Enabled in order to clear ESCD. IRQ-3 to IRQ-15 assigned to: These settings allow IRQ’s to be reserved for Legacy ISA device use exclusively or be available for use with PNP devices. These options are only displayed if “Resources Controlled By”...

  • Page 58: Integrated Peripherals

    Award BIOS Setup EP-GXB-M Integrated Peripherals Choose the “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS” in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY to display the following screen. This menu allows the user to modify the various inte- grated controllers, ports, and devices onboard the mainboard. Figure 8: Integrated Peripherals Note: If you do not use the onboard IDE connectors, then you will need to set Onboard Primary PCI IDE: Disabled and Onboard Secondary PCI IDE: Disabled.
  • Page 59 EP-GXB-M Award BIOS Setup IDE Primary Slave PIO: The default is Auto. • Auto: BIOS will automatically detect the Onboard Primary Slave PCI IDE HDD Accessing mode. • Mode 0~4: Manually set the IDE Programmed interrupt mode. IDE Secondary Master PIO: The default is Auto.
  • Page 60 Award BIOS Setup EP-GXB-M Onboard Secondary PCI IDE: This option turns on/off the onboard secondary IDE. The default is enabled. • Enabled: This activates the secondary PCI IDE. • Disabled: This disables the secondary PCI IDE and frees up its resources.
  • Page 61 EP-GXB-M Award BIOS Setup Onboard Serial Port 1: This field allows the user to configure the 1st serial port. The default is Auto. • AUTO: Enable onboard serial port 1 and address is auto adjusted • COM1: Enable onboard serial port 1 and address is 3F8H/IRQ4.

  • Page 62: Change Supervisor Or User Password

    Award BIOS Setup EP-GXB-M Parallel Port Mode: This field allows the user to select the parallel port mode. The default is ECP+EPP. • Normal: Standard mode. IBM PC/AT Compatible bidirectional parallel port. • EPP: Enhanced Parallel Port mode. • ECP: Extended Capabilities Port mode.

  • Page 63: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    EP-GXB-M Award BIOS Setup word each time the system is booted. Either password may be entered but only the SUPERVISOR has the ability to change the majority of CMOS options. USER can only boot and change the USER password in CMOS.

  • Page 64: Save & Exit Setup

    Award BIOS Setup EP-GXB-M LARGE mode: Extended HDD access mode supported by Award Software. Some IDE HDDs contain more than 1024 cylinder without LBA support (in some cases, user do not want LBA). The Award BIOS provides another alternative to support these kinds of LARGE mode.
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  • Page 67: Appendix A: Technical Information

    EP-GXB-M Technical Information A A A A A ppendix ppendix ppendix ppendix A A A A A ppendix T T T T T e c e c hnical Inf hnical Inf hnical Inf or hnical Inf or m a m a tion...

  • Page 68: Timer & Dma Channel Map

    Technical Information EP-GXB-M [360-36F] NETWORK ports. [378-37F] PARALLEL port 1. [3B0-3BF] MONOCHROME & PARALLEL port adapter. [3C0-3CF] EGA adapter. [3D0-3DF] CGA adapter. [3F0-3F7] FLOPPY DISK controller. [3F8-3FF] SERIAL port 1. Timer & DMA Channel Map TIMER MAP TIMER Channel 0 System timer interrupt.

  • Page 69: Rtc & Cmos Ram Map

    EP-GXB-M Technical Information PARALLEL port 1. RTC clock. ACPI. Available. Available. PS/2 Mouse. MATH coprocessor. Onboard HARD DISK (IDE1) channel. Onboard HARD DISK (IDE1) channel. RTC & CMOS RAM Map RTC & CMOS Seconds. Second alarm. Minutes. Minutes alarm. Hours.
  • Page 70 Technical Information EP-GXB-M 19-2d 2E-2F Reserved for extension memory low byte. Reserved for extension memory high byte. DATE CENTURY byte. INFORMATION FLAG. 34-3F Reserve. 40-7F Reserved for CHIPSET SETTING DATA. Page 70...
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  • Page 73: Post Codes

    EP-GXB-M BIOS Post Codes A A A A A ppendix B ppendix B ppendix B ppendix B ppendix B BIOS P BIOS P ost Codes BIOS P ost Codes ost Codes ost Codes BIOS P BIOS P ost Codes Post Codes ISA POST codes are typically output to I/O port address 80h.
  • Page 74 BIOS Post Codes EP-GXB-M Assign CSN to PnP ISA card. Create resource map from ESCD. 5. Assign IO & Memory for PCI devices. (PCI BIOS only) Initialization of the BIOS Data Area. (40:ON - 40:FF) 1. Program some of the Chipset's value according to Setup.
  • Page 75 EP-GXB-M BIOS Post Codes 2. Install PS2 mouse. Try to turn on Level 2 cache. Note: Some chipset may need to turn on the L2 cache in this stage. But usually, the cache is turn on later in POST 61h.

  • Page 76: Unexpected Errors

    BIOS Post Codes EP-GXB-M 1. Try to turn on Level 2 cache. Note: If L2 cache is already turned on in POST 3D, this part will be skipped. 2. Set the boot up speed according to Setup setting. 3. Last chance for Chipset initialization.
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  • Page 78 BIOS Post Codes EP-GXB-M Page 78...

  • Page 79: Appendix C: Load Setup Defaults

    EP-GXB-M Load Setup Defaults A A A A A ppendix C ppendix C ppendix C ppendix C ppendix C Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults NOTE: The "LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" function loads the system default data directly from ROM and initializes the associated hardware properly.
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  • Page 81: Tips To Install Motherboards

    A s k ed Questions Technical Support Welcome to the EPoX technical support pages. We are working hard to answer all of your questions. In this section you will find commonly asked questions our support department is asked by users.

  • Page 82: Bios Beep Codes

    AWDFLASH.EXE file from our web site. This can be found under the bios upgrade section of the technical support area at http://www.epox.com. Next, you need to download the *.BIN file that is appropriate to your motherboard. Note: Some browsers may try and default this file to an *.EXE extension.

  • Page 83: Bios Function S.m.a.r.t

    BIOS function S.M.A.R.T. Question: What is the BIOS feature named S.M.A.R.T.? Answer: Selected EPoX models now incorporate Award BIOS dates with S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology). S.M.A.R.T. helps manage the reliability of the hard drive by alerting the system when problems and a high degree of errors are detected.

  • Page 84: Bios Recovery If Flash Fails

    To use this unique feature your EPoX motherboard must first support KBPO, have it set to enable, and use an ATX power supply rated 0.1a (100mA) or greater for the +5vsb.

  • Page 85: "Msdos Compatibility Mode" In Windows 95/98

    EP-GXB-M “MSDOS Compatibility mode” in Windows 95/98 Question: I get “MSDOS compatibility mode” and yellow exclamation points listed in Windows 95/98’s Device Manager after I’ve installed a new motherboard. What is happening and how can I fix it? Answer: Windows 95/98 has built-in 16-bit generic drivers that it uses by default if it can’t find a 32-bit driver or can’t properly initialize the one it loads.

  • Page 86: New Hard Drive Cannot Be Accessed

    EP-GXB-M If there is an entry there called “NOIDE”, select it and click on the “remove” button. After you remove this entry, restart the system and Windows 95/98 will attempt to initialize the protected mode driver for the controller. If no further problems are encountered, everything should then work fine in 32-bit mode.

  • Page 87: "Pci Bridge" And Device Manager Of Windows 95/98

    Question: There are “Unknown PCI Bridge” or “Unknown PCI Card” devices appearing in the Device Manager of Microsoft Win95/98. Why? Answer: The newer Intel 440GX chipset that is used on EP-GXB-M series mother- boards has an integrated PCI IDE controller among other advanced features. The characteristics of these devices are not be defined by Windows 95/98.

  • Page 88: "Pci Serial Controller" And Device Manager Of Windows 95/98

    SB-Link connector Question: What is SB-LINK? Answer: Selected EPoX models now incorporate SB-Link. This new technology which is found in newer core logic chip sets provides the DMA and IRQ signals present in ISA Bus today, but not available on the PCI Bus. SB-Link serves as a bridge between the motherboard and PCI sound card to deliver full backwards compatibility with Sound Blaster 16 for real-mode DOS games and software.

  • Page 89: Wol Connector

    WOL connector Question: What is WOL (Wake On-LAN)? Answer: Selected EPoX models now incorporate WOL. This new technology allows a client system of a local area network to be remotely power on via a network con- nector. Compatible NIC (network interface cards) and client/server software (not included) is required for this function.
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