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CW33
CW33+
MAINBOARD
MANUAL
DOC No.: M99301
Rev.
Date
Part No. : 25-10962-20
: A0
: 6, 1999

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  • Page 1 CW33 CW33+ MAINBOARD MANUAL DOC No.: M99301 Rev. : A0 Date : 6, 1999 Part No. : 25-10962-20...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview CW33 Mainboard ................1-1 CW33+ Mainboard ................ 1-2 Package Checklist ................1-2 The Mainboard ................1-3 Main Features ................1-4 Intelligent Properties ..............1-6 ACPI Ready ................... 1-7 Chapter 2 Installation Procedures 1).
  • Page 3 CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual Universal Serial Bus Connectors: FNT_USB, Back USBs . 2-22 Printer Connector: LPT ............2-23 Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2 ......2-23 Joystick/MIDI Connector: GAME ........2-24 Audio I/O Jacks: LINE_OUT, LINE_IN, MIC_IN ....2-24 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Chapter 4 FAQs General FAQs .................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Overview

    Digital Flat Panel pin header, VGA connector and Media connector. Other advanced features include Auto Power Failure Recovery and Keyboard/ Mouse Power On. The 1stMainboard CW33 has 3 PCI expansion slots, 2 DIMM for up to 512 MB of SDRAM, and is PC98 and Y2K compliant. The 1stMainboard CD Pro provides users with easy ‘one-touch’...

  • Page 5: Package Checklist

    Digital Flat Panel pin header, VGA connector and Media connector. Other advanced features include Auto Power Failure Recovery and Keyboard/ Mouse Power On. The 1stMainboard CW33+ has 3 PCI expansion slots and one AMR slot, 2 DIMM for up to 512 MB of SDRAM, and is PC98 and Y2K compliant.

  • Page 6: The Mainboard

    Overview The Mainboard 1 - 3...

  • Page 7: Main Features

    CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual Main Features Easy Installation ||BIOS with support for Plug and Play, auto detection of IDE hard drives, ||LS-120|drives, IDE ZIP drives, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, ||and OS/2. Leading Edge Chipset Intel 810 chipset includes a CPU interface controller, integrated memory controller, integrated power management unit, concurrent PCI (PCI v.2.0,...
  • Page 8 Enhanced IDE devices, includ- ing CD-ROM and Tape Backup Drives, as well as Hard Disk Drives sup- porting the new Ultra DMA/66 protocol (CW33 optional support). Stan- dard PIO Mode 3, PIO Mode 4, DMA Mode 2/4 devices are also sup- ported.

  • Page 9: Intelligent Properties

    Advanced Multi-Media Properites of Intel 810 Chipset The built-in audio and vedio features of the Intel chipset 810 on the mainboard CW33 and CW33+ (with 4MB display cache) provides better visual performance with the Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) properties.

  • Page 10: Acpi Ready

    Overview ACPI Ready This mainboard fully implements the new ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) 1.0 Hardware and BIOS requirement. If you install ACPI aware operating system, such as Windows 98, you fully utilized the power saving under ACPI. It is compatible with all other none ACPI operating systems. If you want to setup ACPI feature under Windows 98, please follow the description below: Run Windows 98 setup by using setup/p j on the command line for installing Windows 98 with the ACPI control feature.
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  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

    Installation Procedures Chapter 2 Installation Procedures The mainboard has several user-adjustable jumpers on the board that allow you to configure your system to suit your requirements. This chapter contains information on the various jumper settings on your mainboard. To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1 - Set system jumpers Step 2 -...

  • Page 13: Set System Jumpers

    CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual 1). Set System Jumpers Jumpers are used to select the operation modes for your system. Some jump- ers on the board have three metal pins with each pin representing a different function. A “1” is written besides pin 1 on jumpers with three pins. To set a jumper, a black cap containing metal contacts is placed over the jumper pin/s according to the required configuration.
  • Page 14 Installation Procedures This Chapter is intended to aid quick and easy installation. In the event that more detailed information is required, please consult the Installation Procedures Chapter. 2 - 3...
  • Page 15 CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual 2 - 4...
  • Page 16 Installation Procedures 1). System Bus Frequency Select, CPU Ratio Select, Clear CMOS, Clear Password 2). CPU Fan Installation This connector is linked to the CPU fan. When the system is in suspend mode, the CPU fan will turn off; when it reverts back to full on mode, the fan will turn back on. Without sufficient air circulation, the CPU may overheat and cause damage to both the CPU and the mainboard.
  • Page 17 CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual 4). Other Enabled/Disabled Jumpers 5). Load BIOS Setup Default Load Fail-Safe Defaults BIOS defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. The OEM manufacturer may change the defaults through AMIBCP before the binary image burns into the ROM.

  • Page 18: Mainboard Layout

    Installation Procedures Mainboard Layout 2 - 7...
  • Page 19 CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual ONBOARD MARK MEANING PAGE Jumpers CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS Data 2 - 9 CLR_PSWD Clear Password 2 - 9 BIOS Top Block Lock Select 2 - 10 FS1, FS2 System Bus Frequency Select 2 - 10 FNT_USB Front Panel USB Connector Select...

  • Page 20: Password Clearance Function: Clr_Pswd

    Installation Procedures Password Clearance Function: CLR_PSWD This jumper allows you to enable or to disable the password configuration. You may need to enable this jumper by shorting it with a jumper cap if you forget your password. To clear the password setting: (1). Turn off your com- puter, (2).

  • Page 21: Bios Top Block Lock Selection: Tbl

    CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual BIOS Top Block Lock Selection: TBL The 2-pin jumper provides you with the capability to enable the top block of the BIOS flash ROM while booting ROM needed to be reflash. This feature provides the protection to the booting area of the BIOS ROM.

  • Page 22: Front Panel Usb Connector Selection: Fnt_Usb

    Installation Procedures Front Panel USB Connector Selection: FNT_USB The 6-pin block jumper provides you with the capability to enable the USB connector on the front panel if you need to connect your USB devices with your computer system via front panel instead of back panel. 2).

  • Page 23: Install And Remove Dimms

    CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual Install and Remove DIMMs Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. Install the DIMM straight down into the DIMM slot with both hands. The clip on both ends of the DIMM slot will close up to hold the DIMM in place when the DIMM touches the slot’s bottom.

  • Page 24: Install The Cpu

    Installation Procedures 3). Install the CPU The CPU module resides in the ZIF PGA370 socket on the motherboard. CAUTION: 1. Always turn the system power off before installing or removing any device. 2. Always observe static electricity precautions. See “Handling Pre- cautions”...

  • Page 25: Install Expansion Cards

    CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual 4). Install Expansion Cards This section describes how to connect an expansion card to one of your system’s expansion slots. Expansion cards are printed circuit boards that, when connected to the mainboard, increase the capabilities of your system.

  • Page 26: Connect Devices

    Installation Procedures Holding the edge of the peripheral card, carefully align the edge connector with the expansion slot. Push the card firmly into the slot. Push down on one end of the expansion card, then the other. Use this “rocking” motion until the add–on card is firmly seated inside the expansion slot.

  • Page 27: Ide Hdd Device Connectors: Primary, Secondary

    CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual IDE HDD Device Connectors: PRIMARY, SECONDARY These two connectors are used for your IDE hard disk drives, CD drives, LS- 120|drives, or IDE ZIP drives. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin 1.

  • Page 28: Cpu Fan Connector: Cpu_Fan

    Installation Procedures CPU Fan Connector: CPU_FAN This connector is linked to the CPU fan. When the system is in suspend mode, the CPU fan will turn off; when it reverts back to full–on mode, the fan will turn back on. Please refer to the CPU fan installation manual for more information. System Case Fan Connector: CHS_FAN This 3-pin connector links to your cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.

  • Page 29: Wake-On-Ring Connector: Wor

    CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual Wake-On-Ring Connector: WOR This 2-pin connector allows the coming ring signal to wake up the system via your modem riser card which equipped a conector for linking with the WOR. Please also refer to the modem card installation guide for related information.

  • Page 30: Infrared Connector: Ir

    Installation Procedures Infrared Connector: IR This 5-pin connector is used to link with your ID device to allow transmission of data to another system that also supports the IR feature. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support it. CD Aduio-Out Connectors: CD_IN1, CD_IN2 These two 4-pin connectors are used for different types of the AUDIO-OUT port of your CD drive.

  • Page 31: Tv Video Port Connector: Rgb_Out

    CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual CAUTION: Before connecting with the TV video cable to RGB_OUT connector, make sure your system power is off. Failure to do so may cause damage to the mainboard. TV Video Port Connector: RGB_OUT This 1x6-pin connector allows you to connect to your TV set vedio port for using your TV as a monitor.

  • Page 32: Video Graphics Accelerator Connector: Vga

    Installation Procedures Power LED (A) is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. When the system enter the suspend mode, it blinks. Remote Power Button (B) is connected with remote power (soft power) switch. Push this switch will turn off and on the system instead of turning the power switch on the power supply.

  • Page 33: Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Connector: Kb, Ms

    CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector: KB, MS These two 6-pin female connectors are used for your PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. Universal Serial Bus Connectors: FNT_USB, Back USB These two connectors that integrated on the edge of the board are used for linking with USB peripheral devices.

  • Page 34: Printer Connector: Lpt

    Installation Procedures Printer Connector: LPT This 25-pin D-Sub female connector is attached to your printer. Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2 COM1 (9-pin D-sub male connector) and COM2 (9-pin male connector) allow you to connect with your devices that use serial ports, such as a serial mouse or an external modem.

  • Page 35: Joystick/Midi Connector: Game

    CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual Joystick/MIDI Connector: GAME This 15-pin female connector allows you to connect game joysticks or game pads for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing audio. Audio I/O Jacks: LINE_OUT, LINE_IN, MIC_IN LINE_OUT can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers.

  • Page 36: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3 BIOS Setup The mainboard comes with an Award BIOS chip that contains the ROM Setup information of your system. This chip serves as an interface between the processor and the rest of the mainboard’s components. Each feature contains an introduction to its function for your convenience.
  • Page 37 CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual Standard CMOS Features allows you to record some basic system hard ware configuration and set the system clock and error handling. If the mainboard is already installed in a working system, you will not need to select this option anymore.
  • Page 38 BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults is for settings that provide a more efficient computer. If the computer will not boot, select this option and try to diagnose the prob- lem after the computer boots. These settings do not give optimal performance. Load Optimal Defaults is selected for settings which provide the best system performance.
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  • Page 40: Chapter 4 Faqs

    Chapter 4 FAQs General FAQs How do I know my BIOS version? Spot it on the boot screen, click [Pause/Break] button to write it down. How to install a PS/2 mouse? Enable PS/2 in the BIOS feature that concerning about it.There is a label on the board which points to pin number one when connecting the PS/2 mouse adapter on the board.
  • Page 41 CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual My FIC Pentium-based motherboard PCI 2.1-compliant? Yes. All FIC Pentium-based motherboards are PCI 2.1-compliant. How do I know which FLASH chip I have? Partially remove the sticker from the chip and see the name of the manufac- turer.
  • Page 42 Where can I get the drivers for PCI set motherboards? To download drivers you need, visit Drivers and Utilities Page. There you will see links to FAQs and other Web sites that explain in detail how to install the drivers. How can I get the USB drivers? Download Microsoft USB Supplement and a set of generic USB Drivers from Drivers and Utilities Page.
  • Page 43 CW33/CW33+ Mainboard Manual Why not update BIOS? In 90% of cases, a BIOS update is released to address a problem with a particular piece of hardware or software.Therefore, the new BIOS gives the system some new (different) parameters to work with. Newer BIOS'es con- tain all fixes from previous versions.

  • Page 44: Bios Faqs

    README file and read it first. For more information about, please visit FIC Online at www.fic.com.tw. Downloading BIOS File Format a bootable system diskette, visit the FIC website at www.fic.com.tw. Click BIOS/Drivers Update item under BIOS group, then select the BIOS file you need. Download it to your bootable diskette.
  • Page 45 When I try to flash BIOS I get an error message saying about a wrong part number. Why? Flash EPROM ("BIOS") chips used on FIC motherboards vary (Intel, AMD, Fujitsu, etc.). As far as this problem is concerned, there are two possible reasons: a) you may have used a wrong BIOS or flash utility.

  • Page 46: Windows 98 Faqs

    This problem is caused by incorrect assignment of IRQ by Microsoft(r) Windows98. MiniPort driver released by VIA reassigns these IRQs. The driver has not been relased by FIC yet but it can be found on the FIC FTP server. Drivers approved by FIC can be downloaded from Drivers and Utilities page.

  • Page 47: Windows 95 Faqs

    How can I know if a software (example: WindowsNT) is compatible with FIC motherboards? Each FIC motherboard is tested with a variety of operating systems and applications. Compatibility reports are published every time new model or updated model of a motherboard is released.Compatibility reports can be downloaded from individual motherboard support pages or from the FIC FTP Server (opens in a new window).

  • Page 48: Intel Cpu Faqs

    Windows95 shows an exclamation mark next to USB device on my motherboard. Is there any driver that canhelp me? The only reason why you can see that Exclamation mark on USB serial Bus & PCI Bridge is that Windows95 didn't support it. You will need to install its drivers to fix it.
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  • Page 50 Notice Handling Precautions Warning: 1. Static electricity may cause damage to the integrated circuits on the motherboard. Before handling any motherboard outside of its protective packaging, ensure that there is no static electric charge in your body. 2. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

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