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Federal Communications Commission
(F.C.C) Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Accessories: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a
Class B digital device; the accessories associated with this equipment are as
follows:
1. Shielded serial cable. (Can be obtained from multiple retail outlets)
2. Shielded printer cable. (Can be obtained from multiple retail outlets)
3. Shielded video cable. (Can be obtained from multiple retail outlets)
4. Shielded power cord. (Provided by manufacturer)
These accessories are required to ensure compliance with FCC Rules. It is the
responsibility of the user to provide and use these accessories properly.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B
digital device, pursuant of Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy
and, if you did not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference in the radio communications. There is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference in the radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient / relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet from a different circuit where the
receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Changes or modifications that is not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
M7SXD
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- Page 1 M7SXD Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C) Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ... 1-1 1. Motherboard Description ... 1-2 1.1 Features ...1-2 1.1.1 Hardware... 1-2 1.1.2 BIOS ... 1-5 1.1.3 Software... 1-5 1.1.4 Accessories ... 1-5 1.2 Motherboard Installation...1-6 1.2.1 System Block Diagram... 1-6 1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard... 1-7 1.2.3 Quick Reference... 1-8 1.3 CPU Installation...1-9... - Page 4 Contents 1.5.4 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots...1-16 1.6 Connectors, Headers & Jumpers ...1-17 1.6.1 Front Panel Connector: JPANEL1 ...1-18 1.6.2 ATX 20-pin Power Connector: JATXPWR1...1-20 1.6.3 ATX 12V Power Connector: JATXPWR2 ...1-20 1.6.4 AUX Power Connector: JAUXPWR1...1-20 1.6.5 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/IDE2...1-21 1.6.6 Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1...1-21 1.6.7 Wake On LAN Header: JWOL1...1-22 1.6.8 Clear CMOS Jumper: JCMOS1...1-22...
- Page 5 Contents 1.7.6.4 Telephony Audio Header: JTAD1... 1-32 2. BIOS Setup... 2-1 2.1 Main Menu...2-3 2.2 Standard CMOS Features...2-6 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features...2-9 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features...2-13 2.5 Integrated Peripherals ...2-15 2.6 Power Management Setup...2-21 2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations ...2-24 2.8 PC Health Status ...2-27 2.9 Frequency Control...2-29 3.
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Page 6: Introduction
Introduction System Overview Congratulations on the purchase of your new system! This motherboard is designed to take advantage of the latest industry technology to provide you with the ultimate solution in data processing. In the tradition of its predecessors, this motherboard continues the commitment of reliability, performance and strives for full compliance a n d c o mp a t i b i l i t y w i t h i n d u s t r y s o f t w a r e a n d h a r d w a r e s t a n d a r d s . -
Page 7: Motherboard Description
Chapter 1 1. Motherboard Description 1.1 Features 1.1.1 Hardware Provides Socket-478. Supports the Intel Pentium power for high-end workstations and servers. Speed Runing at 400 MHz Front Side Bus frequency. Supports up to 2.2 GHz CPU core speeds. The 33MHz 32 bit PCI 2.2 compliant. - Page 8 Chapter 1 Shadow RAM Motherboard is equipped with a memory controller providing shadow RAM and support for ROM BIOS. Green Functionality Supports Award BIOS ™ power management functionality. Has a power down timer from 1 to 15 minutes. BUS Slots (1) AGP slot.
- Page 9 Supports two back panel Universal Serial Bus Ports ,four front panel Universal Serial Bus Ports. Supports four front panel Universal Serial Bus 2.0 Ports(optional). Supports 48 MHz USB. BIOS Hardware Monitor Function Monitors CPU Fan Speed. Monitors System Voltage. Dimensions (ATX form-factor) 24.5cm x 30.5cm (WxL) Motherboard Description...
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Page 10: Bios
Offers the highest performance for MS-DOS, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, Windows ME, UNIX etc. 1.1.4 Accessories HDD Cable. FDD Cable. Flash Memory Writer for BIOS Update. JUSB1/JUSB2 Cable (Optional). Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case (Optional). Fully Setup Driver CD. Motherboard Description Windows XP, Novell, SCO... -
Page 11: Motherboard Installation
LP C B u s U S B 3 U S B 5 M7SXD V O L T A G E M O N I T O R ATX(FSB: 400MHz) T E M P E R A T U R E M O N I T O R... -
Page 12: Layout Of Motherboard
Chapter 1 1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard Model No. M7SXD JKBMS1 JATXPWR2 JCOM1 JPRNT1 JCOM2 JAUD_GAME1 SP-OUT LINE-IN MIC-IN CHIP JAUDIO1 JCDIN1 JTAD1 JCDIN2 Winbond CNR1 Motherboard Description JCFAN1 Socket 478 JATXPWR1 SDR1 SDR2 AGP1 DDR1 DDR2 JDIMMPWR1 PCI1 PCI2 SiS 961... -
Page 13: Quick Reference
K. Front USB2.0 Header (*USB20A1) L. Front USB2.0 Header (*USB20B1) M. Front Panel Connector (JPANEL1) N. Front USB Header (JUSB1) NOTE: The “ * “mark mean that the function is optional. Motherboard Description DDR 1 DDR 2 SDR1 SDR2 O. Front USB Header (JUSB2) P. -
Page 14: Cpu Installation
Match Pin A with the white dot/cut edge then insert the CPU. Press the lever down. Put the fan on the CPU by buckling it and then put the fan’s power port into the JCFAN1, then the installation will be completed. Motherboard Description... -
Page 15: Cpu Fan Header: Jcfan1
Chapter 1 CPU Installation Layout CHIP Winbond 1.3.2 CPU Fan Header: JCFAN1 Pin No. 1.3.3 System Fan Header: JSFAN1 (Optional) Pin No. Motherboard Description Socket 478 JCFAN1 SiS 961 JSFAN1 Assignment Ground +12V Sense Assignment Ground +12V Sense 1-10... -
Page 16: Ram Module Installation
384 M 512 M 768 M 1256 M 640 M 768 M 1024 M 1512 M 1128 M 1256 M 1512 M Motherboard Description DIMM 1 DIMM 2 128 M ---- 256 M ---- 512 M ---- ---- 128 M... -
Page 17: Sdram
2.5V. When you use SDRAM, the memory power will automatically set to 3.3V. For the above settings, you can only use one kind of memory on this motherboard. Motherboard Description DIMM 1 DIMM 2 128 M ---- 256 M... -
Page 18: How To Install Ddr/Sdram Dimm Module
DIMM memory modules into the socket at a 90-degree angle, then push down vertically so that it will fit into the place. 3. The Mounting Holes and plastic tabs should fit over the edge and hold the DDR DIMM memory modules in place. Motherboard Description 1-13... - Page 19 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description SDRAM: 1. The SDRAM DIMM socket has a “ Plastic Safety Tab”, and the SDRAM DIMM memory module Asymmetrical notch”, so the SDRAM DIMM memory module can only fit into the slot in one direction. 2. Push the tabs out. Insert the SDRAM...
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Page 20: Slots
Chapter 1 1.5 Slots The slots in this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard's features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard's capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system. -
Page 21: Acr (Advanced Communication Riser) Slot
Your monitor will attach directly to that video card. This motherboard supports video cards for PCI slots, but it is also equipped with an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP). An AGP card will take advantage of AGP technology for improved video efficiency and performance, especially with 3D graphics. -
Page 22: Connectors, Headers & Jumpers
Wake On LAN function and USB connection. Noticeably, a jumper has two or more pins that can be covered by a plastic jumper cap, allowing you to select different system options. Socket 478 CHIP Winbond JWOL1 Motherboard Description JATXPWR2 JAUXPWR1 JATXPWR1 JDIMMPWR1 SiS 961 JUSB2... -
Page 23: Front Panel Connector: Jpanel1
SPK (Speaker Connector) An offboard speaker can be installed on the motherboard as a manufacturing option. It can be connected to the motherboard at the front panel connector. The speaker (onboard or offboard) provides error beep code information during the Power On Self-Test when the computer cannot use the video interface. - Page 24 RST (Reset Button) This connector can be attached to a momentary SPST switch. This switch is usually open, and when it is closed, it will cause the motherboard to reset and run the POST (Power On Self Test). POW-LED (Power LED Connector) This connector can be attached to an LED on the front panel of a computer case.
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Page 25: Atx 20-Pin Power Connector: Jatxpwr1
1.6.2 ATX 20-pin Power Connector: JATXPWR1 This connector supports the power button on-board. supply function, such as Soft Power Off is supported on this motherboard. This power connector supports instant power-on functionality, which means that the system will boot up instantly when the power connector is inserted on the board. -
Page 26: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1/Ide2
Chapter 1 1.6.5 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/IDE2 The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA / 33, Ultra DMA / 66,Ultra DMA / 100 functionality. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary). -
Page 27: Wake On Lan Header: Jwol1
The following procedures are for resetting the BIOS password. It is important to follow these instructions closely. JCMOS1 Remove AC (2-3) closed power line AC power on Motherboard Description Assignment 5V SB Ground Wake up Assignment Normal Operation (default) Clear CMOS Data... -
Page 28: Front Usb Headers: Jusb1/Jusb2 & Usb20A1/Usb20B1 (Optional)
USB device. (JUSB1) Assignment USB2 Data(-) USB2 Data(+) Ground (JUSB2) Assignment USB4 Data(-) USB4 Data(+) Ground Motherboard Description Assignment USB3 Data(-) USB3 Data(+) Ground Assignment USB5 Data(-) USB5 Data(+) Ground 1-23... -
Page 29: Dimm Power Voltage Selection: Jdimmpwr1
Ground (USB20B1)(Optional) Assignment USB3 Data(-) USB3 Data(+) Ground 1.6.10 DIMM Power Voltage Selection: JDIMMPWR1 * It’s strongly recommended to set DDR DIMM voltage in default setting 2.55V. Motherboard Description Assignment USB2 Data(-) USB2 Data(+) Ground Assignment USB4 Data(-) USB4 Data(+) -
Page 30: Peripheral Port
JCOM1 1.7.1 PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 The motherboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse / Keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2 mouse. You can plug a PS/2 mouse / Keyboard directly into this connector. The connector location and pin definition are shown below:... -
Page 31: Usb & Lan Connectors: Jusblan1 (Optional)
Chapter 1 1.7.2 USB & LAN Connectors: JUSBLAN1 (Optional) The motherboard provides a OHCI (Open Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus Roots for attaching USB devices such as: keyboard, mouse and other USB devices. You can plug the USB devices directly into this connector. -
Page 32: Serial And Parallel Interface Ports
Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.7.3 Serial and Parallel Interface Ports This system comes equipped with two serial ports and one parallel port. Both types of interface ports will be explained in this chapter. 1.7.3.1 The Serial Interface: JCOM1/ JCOM2 The serial interface port is sometimes referred to as an RS-232 port or an asynchronous communication port. - Page 33 Signal Name Data Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator Motherboard Description DB9 PIN DB25 PIN 1-28...
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Page 34: Parallel Interface Port: Jprnt1
The parallel port on your system has a 25-pin, DB25 connector (see picture below). The pinout for the parallel port are shown in the table below. Motherboard Description Signal -Strobe... -
Page 35: Game (Joystick/Midi) Port Connector: Jaud_Game1
Line In can be connected to the external CD player, Tape player or other audio devices for audio input. Mic In is used to connect a microphone which allows you to input sounds and voices. Motherboard Description Game/Joystick/MIDI Speaker Out Line In 1-30... -
Page 36: Audio Subsystem
Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.7.6 Audio Subsystem CHIP JAUDIO1 SiS 961 JCDIN1 JCDIN2 JTAD1 1-31... -
Page 37: Cd-Rom Audio-In Header: Jcdin1
Pin No. Assignment Mic In Mic Power RT Line Out Reserved LFT Line Out 1.7.6.4 Telephony Audio Header: JTAD1 Pin No. Motherboard Description Assignment Left Channel Input Ground Ground Right Channel Input Assignment Left Channel Input Ground Right Channel Input Ground Pin No. -
Page 38: Bios Setup
Chapter 2 2. BIOS Setup Introduction This manual discussed Award™ Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This special information is then stored in battery-backed RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. - Page 39 Chapter 2 PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. DRAM Support DDR SDRAM supported. Supported CPUs This AWARD BIOS supports the Intel Pentium Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use the <PgUp>...
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Page 40: Main Menu
Chapter 2 2.1 Main Menu Once you enter Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept and enter the sub-menu. - Page 41 Chapter 2 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to configure special chipset features. Integrated Peripherals This submenu allows you to configure certain IDE hard drive options and Programmed Input/ Output features. Power Management Setup This submenu allows you to configure the power management features. PnP/PCI Configurations This submenu allows you to configure certain “Plug and Play”...
- Page 42 Chapter 2 Set User Password If the Supervisor Password is not set, then the User Password will function in the same way as the Supervisor Password. User Password is set, the “User” will only be able to view configurations but will not be able to change them.
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Page 43: Standard Cmos Features
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2.2 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the<PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item. - Page 44 Chapter 2 Main Menu Selections This table shows the selections that you can make on the Main Menu. Item Options Date MM DD IDE Primary Master Options are in its sub menu. IDE Primary Slave Options are in its sub menu.
- Page 45 Chapter 2 Item Options Halt On All Errors No Errors All, but Keyboard All, but Diskette All, but Disk/ Key Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory BIOS Setup Description Select the situation in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you.
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Page 46: Advanced Bios Features
Chapter 2 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features Figure 3. Advanced BIOS Setup Virus Warning This option allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature that is used to protect the IDE Hard Disk boot sector. If this function is enabled and an attempt is made to write to the boot sector, BIOS will display a warning message on the screen and sound an alarm beep. - Page 47 Chapter 2 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking This item allows you to enable/disable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. Quick Power On Self Test Enabling this option will cause an abridged version of the Power On Self-Test (POST) to execute after you power up the computer.
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Page 48: Apic Mode
Chapter 2 Gate A20 Option Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20. Normal Fast (default) Typematic Rate Setting When a key is held down, the keystroke will repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be configured. - Page 49 Chapter 2 MPS Version Control For OS The BIOS supports version 1.1 and 1.4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification. Select the version supported by the operation system running on this computer. The Choices: 1.4 (default), 1.1. OS Select For DRAM > 64MB A choice other than Non-OS2 is only used for OS2 systems with memory exceeding 64MB.
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Page 50: Advanced Chipset Features
Chapter 2 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to configure the specific features of the chipset installed on your system. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and external cache. It also coordinates communications with the PCI bus. - Page 51 Chapter 2 CAS Latency Setting When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. The Choices: 2.5T (default), 2T, 3T. DRAM Addr/Cmd Rate This item allows you select DRAM Addr/Cmd Rate The Choices: Auto Mode(default), 1T, 2T, 2.5T(Optional).
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Page 52: Integrated Peripherals
Chapter 2 2.5 Integrated Peripherals Figure 5. Integrated Peripherals SIS OnChip IDE Device If you highlight the literal “Press Enter” next to the “SIS label and then press the enter key, it will take you a submenu with the following options: Internal PCI/IDE This item allows you select Internal PCI/IDE. - Page 53 Chapter 2 Primary / Secondary Master / Slave UltraUDMA Ultra DMA/100 functionality can be implemented if it is supported by the IDE hard drives in your system. As well, your operating environment requires a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third party IDE bus master driver).
- Page 54 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Onboard FDC Controller Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If install and FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
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Page 55: Ecp Mode Use Dma
Chapter 2 Use IR Pins Consult your IR peripheral documentation to select the correct setting of the TxD and RxD signals. The Choices: IR-Rx2Tx2 (default), RxD2, TxD2. Onboard Parallel Port This item allows you to determine access onboard parallel port controller with which I/O Address. -
Page 56: Ide Hdd Block Mode
Chapter 2 USB Controller This option should be enabled if your system has a USB installed on the system board. You will need to disable this feature if you add a higher performance controller. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. USB Keyboard Support Enables support for USB attached keyboards. - Page 57 Chapter 2 USB1 Access Interface This item allows you select the USB1 Access Interface. The Choices: Embedded Bus (default), PCI Bus. USB0 Access Interface This item allows you select the USB0 Access Interface. The Choices: Embedded Bus (default), PCI Bus. Audio Access Interface This item allows you select the Audio Access Interface The Choices: Embedded Bus (default), PCI Bus.
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Page 58: Power Management Setup
Chapter 2 2.6 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup Menu allows you to configure your system to utilize energy conservation and power up/power down features. Figure 6. Power Management Setup ACPI function This item displays the status of the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). - Page 59 Chapter 2 Video Off Option This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. The Choices: Suspend→ → → → Off (default), Always on. Video Off Method This option determines the manner in which the monitor is goes blank. V/H SYNC+Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.
- Page 60 Chapter 2 Power Button Override When you select Enabled, pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the Soft-Off state when the system has “hung.” The Choices: Instant Off (default), Delay 4 Sec. PM Wake Up Events If you highlight the literal “Press Enter”...
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Page 61: Pnp/Pci Configurations
Chapter 2 2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed of the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. - Page 62 Chapter 2 Resources Controlled By By Choosing “Auto” (default), the system BIOS will detect the system resources and automatically assign the relative IRQ and DMA channel for each peripheral. By Choosing “Manual”, the user will need to assign IRQ & DMA for add-on cards. Be sure that there are no IRQ/DMA and I/O port conflicts.
- Page 63 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup In this case, the PCI VGA controller should not respond to the Write, it should only snoop the data and permit the access to be forwarded to the ISA bus. non-VGA ISA graphic controller can then snoop the data on the ISA bus. Unless you have the above situation, you should disable this option.
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Page 64: Pc Health Status
Chapter 2 2.8 PC Health Status Figure 8. PC Health Status CPU Warning Temperature This item allows you to set the warning temperature of the CPU in order not to be damaged by the overheated temperature. When this function is enabled, the system will warn you if the CPU temperature reaches the warning temperature. - Page 65 Chapter 2 CPU Voltage 3.3V, +5V, +12V Detect the system’s voltage status automatically. Shutdown Temperature This item allows you to set the shutdown temperature of the CPU in order not to be damaged by the overheated temperature. When this function is enabled, the system will automatically shutdown if the CPU temperature reaches the shutdown temperature.
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Page 66: Frequency Control
Chapter 2 2.9 Frequency Control Figure 9. Frequency Control CPU Clock Ratio This item allows you to select the CPU Ratio. The Choices: 0X (default), X8, X9, X10~ X50. Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk This item allows you to enable/disable auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clock. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. - Page 67 Chapter 2 CPU Host/SDRAM/PCI Clock This item allows you to select CPU Host/SDRAM/PCI Clock. The Choices: SDRAM by SPD (default), 100/100/33 MHz, 100/133/33 MHz, 100/166/33 MHz, 105/140/35 MHz, 108/144/36 MHz, 112/140/31 MHz. If unfortunately, the system’s frequency that you are selected is not functioning, there are two methods of booting-up the system.
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Page 68: Trouble Shooting
PROBABLE CAUSE Memory DIMM is Turn off computer. Take partially dislodged from cover off system unit. the slot on the Check the DIMM to motherboard. ensure it is securely seated in the slot. Trouble Shooting PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Make sure power cable is securely plugged in. - Page 69 Chapter 3 System does not boot from hard disk drive, can be booted from CD-ROM drive. PROBABLE CAUSE Connector between hard When attempting to run drive and system board the FDISK utility you get a unplugged. message, INVALID DRIVE SPECIFICATION. Damaged hard disk or Format hard disk;...
- Page 70 Chapter 3 Error message reading “SECTOR NOT FOUND” or other error messages not allowing certain data to be retrieved. PROBABLE CAUSE A number of causes Use a file by file backup could be behind this. instead of an image backup to backup the hard disk.
- Page 71 Chapter 3 No screen. PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS Memory problem. Computer virus. Screen goes blank periodically. PROBABLE CAUSE Screen saver is enabled. Keyboard failure. PROBABLE CAUSE Keyboard is disconnected. Trouble Shooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Reboot computer. Reinstall memory, make sure that all memory modules are installed in correct sockets.
- Page 72 Chapter 3 No color on screen. PROBABLE CAUSE Faulty Monitor. CMOS incorrectly set C: drive failure. PROBABLE CAUSE Hard drive cable not connected properly. Cannot boot system after installing second hard drive. PROBABLE CAUSE Master/slave jumpers not set correctly. Hard drives not compatible / different manufacturers.
- Page 73 Chapter 3 Missing operating system on hard drive. PROBABLE CAUSE CMOS setup has been changed. Certain keys do not function. PROBABLE CAUSE Keys jammed or defective. Trouble Shooting PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Run setup and select correct drive type. PROBLEM DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Replace keyboard.
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