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AZZA 601 Mainboard Series Cover Click Here Table Of Contents Click Here Introduction Click Here Hardware Installation Click Here BIOS Management Click Here...
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Socket 370 Micro ATX Mainboard 601AM 601BM 601AS 601BM4 601BS4 Pentium III / Celeron / VIA C3 Version 1.x Version 1.x Version 1.x Document NO: 601ABM/ABS-E3 Revision: 1.0V Creation Date: 07.12.2001...
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Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction Section Sub-section Page Mainboard Layout 1.1.1 601 Series 1.1.2 Mainboard Dimension 1.1.3 Environment Limitation Features and Specifications System Health Monitoring Function 1.3.1 Hardware Monitoring System Utility 1.3.2 Installation of HMSU Intelligence...
Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Section Sub-section Page External Connector 2.4.1 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Connectors 2.4.2 Serial Port Com 1 and 2 Connectors 2.4.3 Parallel Port Connector 2.4.4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port 1 and 2 2.4.5...
601AS iv) 601BM4 The 601 series all support a VIA PLE133 (VT8601A) northbridge chipset. The 601A series support a VT82C686A southbridge chipset whereas the 601B series supports a VT82C686B southbridge chipset. The chipsets for the 601AM, 601AS and 601BM models all have 2x AGP support.
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Introduction Introduction Expansion Slots Expansion Slots Expansion Slots The mainboard is equipped with 3 dedicated PCI slots. Onboard 3D Sound Onboard 3D Sound Onboard 3D Sound Supports Microsoft ® DirectSound / DirectSound 3D. AC97 supported full duplex, independent sample rate converter for audio recording and playback.
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Introduction Introduction Connectors Connectors Connectors One connector for IrDA interface (It is optional for the 601BS4). One floppy drive interface supports up to two 2.88MB floppy drives. One 20-pin ATX power supply connector. One CPU and One Chassis fan connectors. Two CD audio-in connectors (601AS / 601BS4 only comes with one CD audio-in connector).
Introduction Introduction System Health Monitor Functions System Health Monitor Functions System Health Monitor Functions The mainboard is capable of monitoring the following system health conditions: Monitors processor temperature and overheat alarm. Monitors VCORE/3.3V/5V/12V/2.5V voltages and failure alarm. Monitors processor/chassis fan speed and failure alarm. Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed.
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Introduction Introduction External Modem Ring External Modem Ring External Modem Ring- on:- Optional for the 601BS4 The Modem Ring-on feature allows the system that is in the Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode to wake-up/power-on to respond to incoming calls. This feature supports external modem only.
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Before you start installation, a grounded anti-static mat is recommended. Attached an anti static wristband to your wrist and have it grounded to the same point as the anti- static mat.
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2.2 Installing of DIMM Memory 2.2 Installing of DIMM Memory 2.2 Installing of DIMM Memory 1. This mainboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Module. Sockets are available for 3.3-volt (power level) un-buffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access (SDRAM) memory system of 64, 128 or 256MB.
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2.3.1 PCI Slots 2.3.1 PCI Slots 2.3.1 PCI Slots Both PCI and PCI expansion cards may require IRQs, this mainboard complies with Plug and Play (PnP) specification that allows automatic system configuration whenever a PnP compliant card is added. For PnP card, IRQs are asigned automatically for those available.
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2.3.7 ATX Power Connector 2.3.7 ATX Power Connector 2.3.7 ATX Power Connector This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply can only be inserted in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the correct Orientation, make sure that the pins are aligned then push down firmly.
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2.3.11 System Panel buttons and LED connectors 2.3.11 System Panel buttons and LED connectors 2.3.11 System Panel buttons and LED connectors = Power on/off and Suspend Switch Connector = Sleep LED Connector = HDD LED Connector = Reset Button Connector Power On / Off and External Suspend Switch Connector Power On / Off and External Suspend Switch Connector...
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Sleep LED Connector Sleep LED Connector Sleep LED Connector This LED when lighted indicate that the AC power is Pin # Signal Name “ON” but your system is switch “OFF”. When the led is Signal Pin unlighted indicated that either the AC power is “OFF/ Ground UNCONNECTED”...
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2.4 External Connectors 2.4 External Connectors 2.4 External Connectors Ribbon cable should always be connected with the red strip to the PIN 1 on the connector of the devices such as CD ROM and Hard Drive. Check the connector for Pin 1 before installation.
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2.4.4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port 1 & 2 2.4.4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port 1 & 2 2.4.4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port 1 & 2 Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices. The mainboard is also equipped with an expansion connector that supports two addi- tional USB external connectors.
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 2.5.2 Jumper Layout 2.5.2 Jumper Layout 2.5.2 Jumper Layout Jumpers Map Jumpers Map Jumpers Map JP 1 Clear CMOS Data JP 1 Clear CMOS Data JP 1 Clear CMOS Data Basically, all BIOS CMOS data are stored in the CMOS memory. At time, you may need to clear the store data due to problems with some setup devices, loss of security password...etc.
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Hardware Installation Hardware Installation Clear CMOS Data Procedure Clear CMOS Data Procedure Clear CMOS Data Procedure Unplug your PC. Remove jumper from Pin 1 and 2 of JP1. Plug jumper into the PIN 2 and PIN 3. Wait for 3 seconds and plug the jumper back to Pin 1 and 2 Turn on your PC.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP Chapter 3 Managing the PC BIOS Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Managing the PC BIOS Managing the PC BIOS 3.1 Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 3.1 Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 3.1 Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility The EEPROM on the mainboard stores the AWARD BIOS CMOS Setup Utility to allow you to configure your system.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP MAIN MENU MAIN MENU MAIN MENU GETTING HELP Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up the help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP STANDARD CMOS SETUP STANDARD CMOS SETUP STANDARD CMOS SETUP CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software. Standard CMOS Setup Item Help Date (mm : dd : yy) : Tue, Apr 2 2001 Time (hh : mm : ss) : 12 : 00 : 00 Menu Level !! !IDE Primary Master...
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BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP IDE HDD Auto-Detection [ Press Enter ] IDE Primary Master [ Auto ] Access Mode [ Auto ] Capacity xxxxx MB Cylinder xxxxx Head Precomp (Write precomp) Landzone (Landing Zone) xxxxx Sector Drive A /B: Drive A /B: Drive A /B: Select the correct specifications for the diskette drive(s) installed in the computer.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Item Help Virus Warning : Disabled CPU Internal Cache : Enabled Menu Level !! External Cache : Enabled CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking...
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BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP Virus Warning Virus Warning Virus Warning When enabled, you receive a warning message if a program (specifically, a virus) attempts to write to the boot sector or the partition table of the hard disk drive. You should then run an anti-virus program.
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BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP Swap Floppy Drive Swap Floppy Drive Swap Floppy Drive This field is effective only in systems with two floppy drives. Selecting “Enabled” assigns physical drive B to logical drive A, and physical drive A to logical drive B. Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up Floppy Seek...
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BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability If your Hard Drive support the S.M.A.R.T. technology (Self Monitoring Analysis Reporting Technology) feature, you may “enable” this item to monitor and report your Hard Drive healthy status. Check with your Hard Drive Vendor for further information about SMART feature.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984 - 1999 Award Software Advanced chipset Features Item Help DRAM Clock : CPU Clock DRAM Timing By SPD : Disable Menu Level ! SDRAM Cycle Length Bank Interleave : Disable...
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BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP SDRAM Cycle Length SDRAM Cycle Length SDRAM Cycle Length When synchronous SDRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the SDRAM timing. It is recommended that you use the default value specified.
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BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP Frame Buffer Size Frame Buffer Size Frame Buffer Size This field allows you to select the frame buffer size for the on board VGA. AGP Aperture Size AGP Aperture Size AGP Aperture Size Select the size of Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space.
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BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP PCI Delay Transaction PCI Delay Transaction PCI Delay Transaction The chipset has an embedded 32 bit posted write buffer to support delay transactions cycles. Select Enabled to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1. PCI#2 Access #1 Retry PCI#2 Access #1 Retry PCI#2 Access #1 Retry When disabled, PCI#2 will not be disconnected until access finishes (default).
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP 3.6 Integrated Peripherals 3.6 Integrated Peripherals 3.6 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984 - 2000 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel0 Enabled Item Help On-Chip IDE Channel1 Enabled IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled Menu Level ! Primary Master PIO Auto...
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BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP Chip IDE Channel 0 / 1 Chip IDE Channel 0 / 1 Chip IDE Channel 0 / 1 These options allow you to enable or disabled the onboard Primary IDE interface. IDE Prefetch Mode IDE Prefetch Mode IDE Prefetch Mode The onboard IDE drive interfaces support IDE prefetching for faster drive accesses.
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BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP Onboard FDD Controller Onboard FDD Controller Onboard FDD Controller This should be enabled if your system has a floppy disk drive (FDD) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you add a higher performance controller, you should disable this feature.
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BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP EPP Mode Select EPP Mode Select EPP Mode Select If you select EPP mode for your parallel port, use this field to select the EPP port type. The value are 1.7 or 1.9. Onboard Legacy Audio Onboard Legacy Audio Onboard Legacy Audio This field controls the onboard legacy audio.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP 3.7 Power Management Setup 3.7 Power Management Setup 3.7 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984 - 2000 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Function : Disabled Item Help Power Management : Press Enter PM Control By APM : Yes Menu Level !...
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BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP Minimum power management. Doze Mode = 1 hr. Min. Power Saving Standby Mode = 1 hr., Suspend Mode = 1 hr., and HDD Power Down = 15 min. Maximum power management -- ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SL CPU. Doze Mode = 1 min., Standby Mode = 1 Max.
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BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP Video Off Option Video Off Option Video Off Option When enabled, this feature allows the VGA adapter to operate in a power saving mode depending on your selection. Always On The monitor will remain on during power saving mode. Suspend—...
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BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP Wake Up Event Wake Up Event Wake Up Event When you click “Enter” key, the following menu will pop up: Item Help VGA : OFF LPT & COM : LPT/COM Menu Level HDD & FDD : ON Default is Disabled.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP IRQs Activity Monitoring IRQs Activity Monitoring IRQs Activity Monitoring If you wish you exempt any IRQ to enter into power management mode, select “Disable” and that IRQ will be excluded from the power management function. PNP/PCI COFIGURATION PNP/PCI COFIGURATION PNP/PCI COFIGURATION CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984 - 2000 Award Software...
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP IRQ Resources IRQ Resources IRQ Resources When resources are controlled manually, you need to assign interrupt type for the devices. Legacy ISA devices complaint with the original PC AT bus specification require a specific interrupt (such as IRQ 4 for serial port 1). PCI/ISA devices compliant with the Plug and Play standards, whether designed for PCI or ISA bus architecture.
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP Current CPU Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPU Temperature This field shows you the current system temperature. Current CPU Fan Speed Current CPU Fan Speed Current CPU Fan Speed This field shows you the current CPU FAN and / or System FAN operating speed. Current Chassis Fan Speed Current Chassis Fan Speed Current Chassis Fan Speed...
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP 3.11 Load Optimized Defaults 3.11 Load Optimized Defaults 3.11 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency / Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals...
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP 3.12 SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD 3.12 SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD 3.12 SET SUPERVISOR PASSWORD CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency / Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals...
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP 3.13 SET USER PASSWORD 3.13 SET USER PASSWORD 3.13 SET USER PASSWORD CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency / Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals...
BIOS SETUP BIOS SETUP 3.14 SAVE & EXIT SETUP / EXIT WITHOUT SAVING 3.14 SAVE & EXIT SETUP / EXIT WITHOUT SAVING 3.14 SAVE & EXIT SETUP / EXIT WITHOUT SAVING CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency / Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features...
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