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6BX/ZX/VIA86/VIA86P
User's Manual Version 1.4
The information presented in this publication has been
made carefully for reliability; however, no responsibility
is assumed for inaccuracies. Specifications are subject
to change without notice.
IBM, PC/AT, and PC/XT are trademarks of Interna-
tional Business Machines Corporation.
Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation
AWARD is a registered trademark of Award
Sofftware Inc.
MS-MOS and WINDOWS NT are registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation.
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  • Page 1 6BX/ZX/VIA86/VIA86P User's Manual Version 1.4 The information presented in this publication has been made carefully for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Specifications are subject to change without notice. IBM, PC/AT, and PC/XT are trademarks of Interna- tional Business Machines Corporation. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation AWARD is a registered trademark of Award Sofftware Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..........1 How this manual is organized ......1 Package checklist ..........2 Chapter 2 Features ............3 Features of the mainboard ......3 The mainboard layout ....... 6 Chapter 3 Installation ..........7 System Installation Setups ......

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction How This Manual is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: Chapter 1 Introduction : Manual information and checklist. Chapter 2 Features : Information and Specifications concern- ing this mainboard. Chapter 3 Installation : Instructions on setting up the board. Chapter 1 Introduction / 1...

  • Page 4: Package Checklist

    Please check that your package is complete . If you discover any item damaged or missing , please contact with your retailer immediately. The 6BX86 / 6ZX86 / 6VIA86 / 6VIA86P mainboard. Retention Mechanism & Heatsink Support. 1 x IDE ribbon cable.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Features

    Features Features of the 6BX86 / 6ZX86 / 6VIA86 / 6VIA86P M/B The 6BX86 / 6ZX86 / 6VIA86 / 6VIA86P is designed for the PC user's who want many new key features processed by the fastest CPU in a economic package. This mainboard : New general CPU support : Solt1 support to 866 MHz processor.
  • Page 6 Biggest memory capacity : 6BX86/6VIA86/6VIA86P is equipped with three DIMM socket to support (16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB,256MB) 168 pin 3.3v EDO RAM Module Maximum memory up to 768MB or 3.3v SDRAM. Maximum memory up to 768MB. 6ZX86 is equipped with two DIMM socket to support 168 pin 3.3v SDRAM SPD(Special Presence Detect).Maximum...
  • Page 7 CPU built-in Level 2 Cache : 0K/128K/256K/512KB Pipeline Burst Level 2 cache in the Pentium II/III Single Edge Contact (SEC) cartridge. Desktop Management Interface(DMI) : Supports DMI through BIOS which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol and create a higher level of capability.

  • Page 8: The Mainboard Layout

    The 6BX86 / 6ZX86 / 6VIA86 / 6VIA86P M/B Layout FAN1 FAN3 FAN2 6ZX86only two DIMM sockets 6 / Chapter 2 Features...

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 Installation

    Chapter 3 Installation Jumper Jumper Refer to page - CPU BUS frequency selection 11 FAN1 - FAN CONN. for AGP FAN2 - FAN CONN. for CPU FAN3 - FAN CONN. for CHASSIS - Real time Clock RTC clean - LAN Card Wake Up Chapter3 Installation / 7...

  • Page 10: Expansion Slot

    Expansion Slot Which page SEC (Single Edge Connector) CPU SLOT 1 17 168 pin DIMM Socket AGP (Accelerator Graphic port) SLOT PCI SLOT 1,2,3 -32bits PCI SLOT ISA SLOT1,2 - 16bits ISA SLOT Connectors Refer to page PW1/PW2 - ATX/AT Power Connector 30 PS2/Mouse - PS/2 Mouse port.

  • Page 11: System Installation Setups

    System Installation Setup Before using your computer, you must finish the following steps: 1. Set jumpers on mainboard 2. Install SDRAM module. 3. Install the Pentium II/III Processor. 4. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power supply. 5. Install Add on Cards. 6.

  • Page 12: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Jumpers Several hardware setting are made through the use of jumper caps to connect jumper pins (Jxx) on the mainboard. See " Map of the mainboard" for locations of jumpers. The jumper settings will be described numerically such as [----], [1- 2], [2-3] for no connection, connect pins 1 &...
  • Page 13 Programming JP7 CMOS clear Enabled ( clear CMOS) [3-4] Normal [2-3] (Default) External Battery [1-4] ATX Power Buttom Switch- PW-BN : PW-BN System Temperature FAN Connector - FAN1 , FAN2 : CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection (see Table3-1) : The CPU External (Bus) Frequency has something wrong with 66/100Mhz.
  • Page 14 CPU to BUS Frequency Ratio- JP1 : These jumpers set the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the External frequency (Called the BUS Clock) within the CPU. These must be set together with the above jumpers CPU External (BUS) Frequency Selection.
  • Page 15 ModelRatio BUS Freq 600MHZ 4.5X 133MHZ A B C D 666MHZ 5.0X 133MHZ A B C D 733MHZ 5.5X 133MHZ A B C D 800MHZ 6.0X 133MHZ A B C D Table 3-1 NOTE: Most of the CPU frequency are locked by the manufacturer. This motherboard is able to auto-detect the CPU frequency.

  • Page 16: System Memory (Dimm Modules)

    System Memory ( DIMM Module) This 6BX86/6VIA86/6VIA86P mainboard supports, three 168 pins DIMM ( Dual Inline Memory Module) (6ZX86 supports two DIMMs) of 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB ,256MB to form a memory size between 16MB to 256MB.

  • Page 17: Dimm Memory Installation

    DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module (s) as shown. Because the number pins are differ- ent on either side of the breaks,the module will only fit in the ori- entation as shown. SDRAM DIMM modules have different pin con- tacts on each side and therefore have a higher pin density. 168 Pin DIMM Memory Socket The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) memory module must be 3.3v Extended Data Output (EDO) DRAM or SDRAM.

  • Page 18: Wake Up On Lan

    Wake Up On LAN (3-pin WOL) This connector connects LAN cards and a Wake On LAN output. When the system is in soft-off mode LAN activity will power on the system. IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power supply with at least 720ma +5 volt standby power.

  • Page 19: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) This main board provides a Single Edge Contact (SEC) slot for Pentium II/III processor packaged in an SEC cartridge. The SEC slot is not compatible with other non-Pentium II/III Processors. Installing the Retention Mechanism The Mainboard package includes a Retention Mechanism. The Re- tention Mechanism is used to hold an Intel Pentium II/III Processor to the Intel Slot 1 connector.
  • Page 20 Captive nut Hole Installing Boxed Processor 1. Mount the two black plastic pegs onto the system board. /these pegs will be used to attach the fan heatsink supports. Notice that one hole and the base of one peg are larger than the other hole and peg base.
  • Page 21 3. Slide the clip (A) as shown on each support toward the processor, exposing the hole that will fit over the peg on the mainboard . Push the latches (B) on the processor toward the center of the processor until they click into place. 4.

  • Page 22: Removing The Processor

    Removing the Processor To Remove the processor from the system board,follow these steps (the reverse of the installation processor) : 1. Disconnect the fan power cable from the main board. (We rec- ommend that you leave the cable connected to the processor) . 2.

  • Page 23: Installing Oem Processor

    Installing OEM Processor If you are using Intel Pentium II/III Processor in OEM package, Please follow the steps below: 1. Your OEM package may include the following items : Note : Make sure your heatsink is attached with a fan to prevent overheating the processor.
  • Page 24 4. Install the HSS Base by pushing each side down firmly into the holes on the mainboard. (HSS Base can only be installed in one direction). Make sure it locks into place. 5. Replace the HSS Pins on each end of the HSS Base. These pins will insert through the HSS Base to secure it to the mainboard.

  • Page 25: Clearance Requirements

    10.Attach the small end of the power cable to three-pin connector in the processor, then attach the large the large end to the three- pin connector on the main board. Clearance Requirements To maintain proper airflow once the processor is installed on the mainboard, the processor and fan heatsink require certain space clearances.

  • Page 26: External Connectors

    EXTERNAL CONNECTORS Both Ribbon cable and Connectors on board are with direction signs to avoid that user insert wrong direction. On other hand, the ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe on the pin 1 of side of the connector. 24 / Chapter 3 Installation...

  • Page 27: Ps/2 Mouse Port

    1. AT Keyboard port This connection is for a standard keyboard using an AT size (Large DIN) plug . This connector will not allow standard at PS/2 key- board plugs (mini DIN). 2. PS/2 Mouse port This system will direct IRQ12 to PS/2 mouse. 3.
  • Page 28 7. FAN1 , FAN2 , FAN3 CPU Cooling Fan (FAN/PWR) These connectors support cooling fans of 500mAmp (6Watt) or less. Orientate the fans so that the heatsink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heatsink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different.
  • Page 29 8. Primary / Secondary IDE connectors (Two 40-pin Blocks) These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs at the other end to your hard disk no space(s) . If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper setting.

  • Page 30: Secondary Ide Connector

    9. JP5 a. IDE activity LED (HD_LED) This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE activity LED. Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up. b. Power LED Lead (PW_LED) The system power LED lights when the system’s power is on.

  • Page 31: Speaker Connector

    d. SMI Suspend LED e. Reset Switch Lead (RST) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method of rebooting in order to prolong the life of the system's power supply. f.
  • Page 32 11. ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block) - PW1 This connector connects to a ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned.
  • Page 33 Guarantee Sheet/Technical Fault Report M/B Model No.: Vender Serial No. Date of Purchasing: Hardware Configuration Used : Video Card Hard Drive Other Card Diagnostic Software Used : Fault Description : Technical Support : WWW : www.acorp.com.tw fae@acorp.com.tw Chapter3 Installation / 31...

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