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When installing a CPU heatsink and
Caution!
cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT
scratch the motherboard or any of the
surface-mount resistors with the clip of
the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling
fan scrapes across the mainboard, you
may cause serious damage to both the
mainboard and the processor.
On most mainboards, there are small
surface-mount
processor socket, which may be damaged
if the cooling fan is carelessly installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp
edges on the f a n casing and the clips.
Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit
work area so that you can clearly see the
mainboard and processor socket.
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Cooling fan and
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  • Page 1 When installing a CPU heatsink and Caution! cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling Cooling fan and fan scrapes across the mainboard, you heat sink may cause serious damage to both the...
  • Page 2: Trademark Recognition

    Trademark Recognition Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC...
  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: q This device may not cause harmful interference, and q This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4: About The Manual

    About the Manual The manual consists of the following chapters: Introduction Use the Introduction Chapter to learn about the features of the mainboard, and verify the checklist of items that are shipped with the package. Installation Use the Installation Chapter to learn how to install the mai nboard and get your system up and running.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information Copyright Disclaimer Trademark Recognition Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Declaration of Conformity Canadian Department of Communications About the Manual CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Welcome Checklist Recommendations Features CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION Quick Installation Table Before You Begin Static Electricity Choosing a Case Preparing the Mainboard Mainboard Guide I/O Ports Side View...
  • Page 6 Save & Exit Setup Option Exit Without Saving Option CHAPTER 4: SOFTWARE Auto-installing under Windows 98 Folders for this Mainboard Utility Folder Installation Notes Mainboard (P6VPA2) Installation Notes Audio Software IDE Software APPENDIX: JUMPER SET TING REFERENCE Quick Jumper Setting Reference...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1: Introduction

    PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM) up to 3 GB using three 2.5V unbuffered DIMM modules. The P6VPA2 also has a full set of I/O ports, such as dual channel IDE interfaces, a floppy controller, two FIFO serial port connectors,...
  • Page 8: Checklist

    If any item is missing or appears damaged, please contact the vendor of your mainboard package. Standard Items q One P6VPA2 mainboard q One diskette drive ribbon cable and bracket q One IDE drive ribbon cable and bracket q This user’s manual...
  • Page 9: Recommendations

    Recommendations This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the kind of processor that you install. You may be able to change these automatic settings by changing the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not overclock the mainboard to run processors or other components faster than their rated speed.
  • Page 10: Features

    Value-class Processors Functioning as a platform for a value PC, the P6VPA2 features a Socket 370 that accommodates Intel Celeron, FC-PGA Pentium III, and VIA Cyrix III processors. The P6VPA2 supports 66/100/133 MHz FSB speeds.
  • Page 11 2.5 non-buffered DIMM memory modules. The DIMM memory modules must be DDR SDRAM memory chips. 4xAGP Graphics Adapter Slot P6VPA2 includes a 4xAGP slot that provides four times the bandwidth of the original AGP specification. AGP technology provides a direct connection between the graphics sub-system and the processor so that the graphics do not have to compete for processor time with other devices on the PCI bus.
  • Page 12 Programmable Firmware The mainboard includes Award BIOS that allows BIOS setting of CPU parameters. This fully programmable firmware enhances the system features and allows users to set such items as power management, CPU and memory timing, and modem wake-up alarms. The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.
  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Installation

    Quick Installation Table This chapter explains how to successfully install the mainboard into a computer case and build a working system. The installation procedure is as follows: Before you Provides advice on choosing a case, Begin avoiding static electricity damage, and setting jumpers.
  • Page 14: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin Before you begin to install your mainboard, take care not to damage the product from static electricity. Ensure too that you are installing the mainboard into a suitable case. Static Electricity In adverse conditions, static electricity can accumulate and discharge through the integrated circuits and silicon chips on this product.
  • Page 15: Choosing A Case

    Choosing a Case The mainboard complies with the specifications for the ATX system case. Some features on the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all the features required.
  • Page 16: Preparing The Mainboard

    Preparing the Mainboard Mainboard Guide Use the following illustration and key to identify the components on your mainboard. P W R F A N 1 J P 2 V G A 1 P P G A 1 P W R F A N 1 C P U F A N 1 A T X 1 P W R F A N 1 J P 1 J P 2 V G A 1 P P G A 1 D I M M 1 P W R F A N 1 C P U F A N 1 A T X 1...
  • Page 17 Key to Mainboard Components Component Description CPUFAN1 Power connector for CPU cooling fan DIMM 1, 2, 3 Three slots for 184-pin DRAM memory module ATX1 Connector for ATX power supply Socket 370 CPU socket IDE1, IDE2 Primary and secondary IDE channels LED1 Voltage Indicator for DDR DIMM socket CASEOPEN1...
  • Page 18: I/O Ports Side View

    I/O Ports Side View PS/2 Parallel port (LPT1) Game port mouse PS/2 Serial port Serial port Microphone keyboard ports COM 1 COM 2 Line-in Line-out Key to I/O Ports Component Description PS/2 mouse PS/2 port for pointing device (upper port) PS/2 keyboard PS/2 port for keyboard (lower port) USB ports...
  • Page 19: How To Set Jumpers

    How to Set Jumpers A jumper consists of two or more pins mounted on the mainboard. Some jumpers might be arranged in a series with each pair of pins numbered differently. Jumpers are used to change the electronic circuits on the mainboard. When a jumper cap (or shunt) is placed on two jumper pins, the pins are SHORT.
  • Page 20: Check The Jumper Settings

    Check the Jumper Settings Check the mainboard jumpers to ensure that the board is configured correctly. JP1: Clear CMOS jumper Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the BIOS Setup Utility are incorrect and are preventing your mainboard from operating.
  • Page 21 Return the jumper cap to the Normal operation setting. Reconnect the power cables and start the system. When the POST starts, press the delete key to start the BIOS Setup Utility and reload BIOS optimal settings. Refer to Chapter 3 for information on BIOS.
  • Page 22 JP8: BIOS Flash protect jumper Use this jumper to enable or disable the BIOS flash protection on the mainboard. You should disable this jumper when you want to flash the BIOS. Function Jumper Setting Disable Short pins 1-2 Enable Short pins 2-3...
  • Page 23: Installing The Mainboard In A Case

    Installing the Mainboard in a Case Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond to the holes in the mainboard. Place the mainboard over the mounting brackets and secure the mainboard into the mounting brackets with screws. Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel.
  • Page 24: Connecting Internal Components

    Connecting Internal Components After you have installed the mainboard into the system case, connect the power cable from the case power supply unit to the mainboard power connector ATX1. Your case and CPU might have cooling fans attached to provide adequate ventilation to the system.
  • Page 25 Panel Connector The mainboard PANEL connector has a standard set of switch and indicator connectors that are commonly found on ATX system cases. Use the illustration below to make the correct connections to the case switches and indicators. Panel connectors for switches and indicators Function Pins PANEL1...
  • Page 26: Installing Other Hardware

    Installing Other Hardware Start installing the essential hardware required to get your system started. Installing the Processor This mainboard has a Socket 370 processor socket. To choose a processor, you need to consider the performance requirements of the system and the price of the processor. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.
  • Page 27 3. Identify the pin-1 corner on the Socket 370 and the pin-1 corner on the processor. The socket pin-1 corner is adjacent to the handle of the locking lever. The processor pin-1 corner is beveled. 4. Matching the pin-1 corners, drop the processor into the socket.
  • Page 28: Install The Memory Modules

    Install the Memory Modules For this mainboard, you must use 184-pin 2.5 non-buffered Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). The memory chips must be Double Data Rate (DDR). SDRAM provides 800 MBps or 1 GBps data transfer depending on whether the bus is 100 MHz or 133 MHz. Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM) doubles the rate to 1.6 GBps and 2.1 GBps by transferring data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock.
  • Page 29 Installation Procedure There are three slots for memory modules. You must install at least one module, and it makes no difference which slot you use to install the module. Total memory capacity is 3 GB. 1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. 2.
  • Page 30: Installing A Hard Disk Drive And Cd-Rom

    Installing a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive. Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that they can only be installed correctly on the device connector. If the connector is not keyed, make sure that you match the pin-1 side of the cable connector with the pin-1 side of the device connector.
  • Page 31 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 1. Install the hard disk drive into the drive cage in your system case. 2. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE channel on the mainboard IDE1. 3. Plug one of the connectors on the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the back edge of the hard disk drive.
  • Page 32 Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive 1. Install the CD-ROM/DVD drive into the drive cage in your system case. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE channel on the mainboard IDE1. 2. Plug one of the connectors on the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the back edge of the CD-ROM/DVD drive.
  • Page 33: Installing A Floppy Diskette Drive

    Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive interface and it ships with a diskette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25-inch drive and a 3.5-inch drive with various capacities. The floppy diskette drive cable has one type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and another type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive 1.
  • Page 34: Using The Expansion Slots

    Using the Expansion Slots This mainboard has five 32 -bit PCI expansion slots, one 4xAGP slot, a Communications Networking Riser (CNR) slot, and an Advanced Communication Riser (ACR) slot. AGP Slot: The 4xAGP can be used to install a graphics adapter that supports the 4xAGP specification and has the 4xAGP edge connector.
  • Page 35 3. Install the edge connector of the add-in card into the expansion slot. Press down quite firmly to ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. 4. Secure the metal bracket of the card in the empty slot in the system case with a screw.
  • Page 36 The following illustration shows how to insert an ACR card:...
  • Page 37: Add-In Card Options

    Add-in Card Options CASEOPEN1: Case open alarm jumpe r This jumper prevents unauthorized access to your computer by enabling an alarm that alerts you when your computer case has been opened. SIR1: Infrared Port This mainboard can support a Serial Infrared (SIR) data port. Infrared ports allow the wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDA), and other...
  • Page 38 USB2: USB ports 3/4 connector Some cases come with USB ports on the front panel. If your case has these ports, you can connect them to the USB2 connector. USB3: USB ports 5/6 connector Some cases come with USB ports on the front panel. If your case has these ports, you can connect them to the USB3 connector.
  • Page 39: Making External Connections

    Making External Connections PS/2 Parallel port (LPT1) Game port mouse PS/2 Serial port Serial port Microphone keyboard ports COM 1 COM 2 Line-in Line-out 1. The upper PS/2 port can be used by a PS/2 pointing device. The lower PS/2 port can be used by a PS/2 keyboard. 2.
  • Page 40: External Connector Color Coding

    External Connector Color Coding Many connectors now use standard colors as shown below. Connector Color Analog VGA Blue Audio line in Light blue Audio line out Lime Digital monitor / flat panel White IEEE 1394 Grey Microphone Pink MIDI/Game Gold Parallel Burgundy PS/2 compatible keyboard...
  • Page 41: Chapter 3: Setup

    About the Setup Utility The computer employs the latest Award BIOS CMOS chip with support for Windows Plug and Play. This CMOS chip contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the mainboard’s BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility is a ROM-based configuration utility that displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with a tool to set system parameters.
  • Page 42: Entering The Setup Utility

    A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility, so you will very likely have little to worry about for now. However, we recommend that you read this chapter just in case you need to make any changes in the future. This program should be executed under the following conditions: •...
  • Page 43: Bios Navigation Keys

    After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL to enter SETUP To access the Award BIOS Setup Utility, press the delete key to display the “CMOS Setup Utility” screen: CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 44: Using Bios

    Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility shows a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. You can use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options.
  • Page 45: How To Flash A New Bios

    How to Flash a New BIOS You can install updated BIOS for this mainboard that you can download from the manufacturer’s web site. New BIOS may provide support for new peripherals, improvements in performance or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: 1.
  • Page 46: Standard Cmos Setup Option

    8. In the “File Name to Program” dialog box, type in the filename of the new BIOS and follow the onscreen directions to flash the new BIOS to the mainboard. 9. When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the diskette drive and restart your computer. If your mainboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten.
  • Page 47 CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2000 Award Software IDE Primary Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter Item Help IDE Primary Master Auto Menu Level Access Mode Auto To auto-detect the Capacity 8448 MB HDD’s size, head . . . on Cylinder 16368 this channel...
  • Page 48 Access Mode This items defines some special ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as LBA (Large Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will automatically decide the fastest way to access the hard disk drive. Press <Esc>...
  • Page 49: Advanced Cmos Setup Option

    Advanced CMOS Setup Option This option displays a table of items that define advanced information about your system. You can make modifications to most of these items without introducing fatal errors to your system. Use the arrow keys to scroll down to the items past “Boot to OS/2.”...
  • Page 50 External Cache Default: Enabled Most processors that can be installed in this system use external level 2 (L2) cache memory to improve performance. CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Default: Enabled This item enables or disables ECC (Error Correction Code) error checking on the CPU cache memory.
  • Page 51 Boot Up NumLock Status Default: On This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active w hen your system is started. Gate A20 Option Default: Fast This item defines how the system handles legacy software that was written for an earlier generation of processors. Leave this item at the default value.
  • Page 52: Advanced Chipset Features Option

    Report No FDD For WIN95 Default: Yes If you are running a system with no floppy drive and using Windows 95, select Yes for this item to ensure compatibility with the Windows 95 logo certification. Otherwise, select No. Video BIOS Shadow Default: Enabled When enabled, copies the VGA BIOS into system DRAM for better performance.
  • Page 53 DRAM Clock/Drive Control Scroll to DRAM Clock/Drive Control and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984 – 2000 Award Software DRAM Clock/Drive Control Current FSB Frequency Item Help DRAM Clock Host CLK DRAM Timing By SPD Menu Level x SDRAM Cycle Length...
  • Page 54 AGP & P2P Bridge Control Scroll to AGP & P2P Bridge Control and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984 – 2000 Award Software AGP & P2P Bridge Control AGP Aperture Size Item Help AGP Mode AGP Driving Control Auto...
  • Page 55 AGP Master 1 WS Write Default: Disabled This implements a single delay when writing to the AGP Bus. By default, two-wait states are used by the system, allowing for greater stability. AGP Master 1 WS Read Default: Disabled This implements a single delay when reading to the AGP Bus. By default, two-wait states are used by the system, allowing for greater stability.
  • Page 56 PCI Delay Transaction Default: Disabled 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. After you have made your changes in the CPU & PCI Bus Control screen, press <Esc>...
  • Page 57: Integrated Peripherals Option

    Integrated Peripherals Option This option displays a list of items that defines the operation of some peripheral components on the system’s input/output ports. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2000 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Device Press Enter Item Help OnChip PCI Device Press Enter...
  • Page 58 On-Chip IDE Channel 0/1 Default: Enabled Use these items to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are integrated on the mainboard. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO Default: Auto Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. These four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) is used by IDE devices.
  • Page 59 OnChip AC97 Audio Default: Auto Enables or disables the OnChip AC97 audio function. OnChip MC97 Audio Default: Auto Enables or disables the OnChip MC97 audio function. OnChip LAN Default: Auto Enables or disables the OnChip LAN function. Onboard Legacy Audio Default: Enable Enables the onboard legacy audio function.
  • Page 60 CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2000 Award Software Super I/O Device POWER ON Function Hot KEY Item Help KB Power ON Password Enter Hot Key Power ON Ctrl-F12 Menu Level Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3...
  • Page 61 UART Mode Select Default: Normal This field is available if the Onboard Serial Port 2 field is set to any option but Disabled. UART Mode Select enables you to select the infrared communication protocol—Standard (default), HPSIR or ASKIR. HPSIR is Hewlett Packard’s infrared communication protocol with a maximum baud rate up to 115.2K bps.
  • Page 62 Midi Port Address Default:330 Midi Port IRQ Default: 10 This item lets you disable the built-in MIDI port, or enable it by assigning an I/O address. If you enable the MIDI port, use the following item Midi Port IRQ to assign an Interrupt Request line to the port. After you have made your changes in the Super I/O Device screen, press <Esc>...
  • Page 63: Power Management Setup Option

    Power Management Setup Option This option displays items that let you control the system power management. Modern operating systems take care of much of the power management. This mainboard supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). The system has various power saving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning off the video, suspending to RAM, and a software power down that allows the system to be automatically resumed by certain events.
  • Page 64 ACPI Function Default: Enabled This mainboard supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface). Use this item to enable or disable the ACPI feature. Note: ACPI is a power management specification that makes hardware status information available to the operating system. ACPI enables a PC to turn its peripherals on and off for improved power management.
  • Page 65 Video Off Method Default: DPMS Support This item defines how the video is powered down to save power. This item is set to DPMS (Display Power Management Software) by default. MODEM Use IRQ Default: 3 If you want an incoming call on a modem to automatically resume the system from a power-saving mode, use this item to specify the interrupt request line (IRQ) that is used by the modem.
  • Page 66 USB Resume Default: Disabled When set to Enabled, the system power will resume the system from a power saving mode if there is any USB activity. Default is Disabled. Default: Off When set to On, the system power will resume the system from a power saving mode if there is any VGA activity.
  • Page 67 CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2000 Award Software IRQs Activity Monitoring Primary INTR Item Help IRQ 3 (COM2) Enabled IRQ 4 (COM1) Enabled Menu Level IRQ 5 (LPT2) Enabled IRQ 6 (Floppy Disk) Enabled IRQ 7 (LPT1) Enabled IRQ 8 (RTC Alarm)
  • Page 68: Pnp/Pci Configuration Option

    PNP/PCI Configuration Option This option displays a table of items that configures how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards operate in your system. Both the ISA and PCI buses on the Mainboard use system IRQs (Interrupt Requests) and DMAs (Direct Memory Acces s). You must set up the IRQ and DMA assignments correctly through the PnP/PCI Configurations Setup utility;...
  • Page 69 If you cannot get a legacy ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) expansion card to work properly, you might be able to solve the problem by changing this item to Manual, and then opening up the IRQ Resources and Memory Resources sub-menus. In the IRQ Resources sub -menu, if you change any of the IRQ assignations to Legacy ISA, then that Interrupt Request Line is reserved for a legacy ISA expansion card.
  • Page 70: Pci Health Status Option

    PCI Health Status Option On mainboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, critical temperatures, and fan speeds. You cannot make any changes to these fields. They are display only: CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2000 Award Software PC Health Status Chassis Function Disabled...
  • Page 71: Frequency Control Option

    Frequency Control Option This item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2000 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled...
  • Page 72: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option

    For example, if you have a processor that is rated to run at 450 MHz and the system is running a frontside bus frequency of 100 MHz, you should select a multiplier of 4.5 so that: 4.5 (Multiplier) x 100 MHz (frontside bus) = 450 MHz (CPU clock) Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail -safe defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility.
  • Page 73: Set Supervisor And User Passwords Options

    Set Supervisor and User Passwords Options These items can be used to install a password. A Supervisor password takes precedence over a User password, and the Supervisor can limit the activities of a User. To install a password, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 74: Save & Exit Setup Option

    Save & Exit Setup Option Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N>...
  • Page 75: Chapter 4: Software

    The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your mainboard version.
  • Page 76: Auto-Installing Under Windows 98

    Auto-installing under Windows 98 The Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your mainboard. Note: If the Auto-install CD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows Explorer).
  • Page 77 8. Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD. Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a file named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly.
  • Page 78 Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended. Click the Next button to run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence.
  • Page 79: Folders For This Mainboard

    When the process is finished, all the support drivers and software will be installed and working. Folders for this Mainboard For this board, you can install software from the following folders: Utility Folder You can use the software in the following sub-folders: q AWDFLASH: Software to erase and install new revisions of the system BIOS (CMOS) q GAMUT: Audio rack for built-in sound system...
  • Page 80: Utility Folder Installation Notes

    P6VPA2 Folder Use the software in the following sub-folders: q AUDIO: This folder contains a short README file giving directions to alternate folders for installing the audio software. q IDE: This folder contains a short README file giving directions to alternate folders for installing the IDE software.
  • Page 81: Mainboard (P6Vpa2) Installation Notes

    Most of the sub-folders in this folder are empty, with a short README file giving directions to alternate folders for the appropriate software. Audio Software The audio drivers for the P6VPA2 are in the \VIA\8233AC97 folder. Drivers are supplied for Windows 2000/ME/98SE/NT and Linux.
  • Page 82: Ide Software

    Go the directory \VIA\8233AC97 \WINNT40 to install the audio drivers for Windows NT. IDE Software The enhanced IDE drivers for the P6VPA2 are in the \VIA\IDE folder. Drivers are supplied for Windows 2000/98/95/NT Installation for Windows 2000/98/95/NT To install the IDE drivers, go the directory \VIA\IDE; then run...
  • Page 83: Appendix: Jumper Set Ting Reference

    Quick Jumper Setting Reference JP1: Clear CMOS jumper Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the BIOS Setup Utility are incorrect and are preventing your mainboard from operating.
  • Page 84 JP7: CPU frequency select jumper This jumper enables you to force the CPU to clock at a higher frequency than it is rated. Short pins 2 and 3 to force the CPU to run at a 133 MHz FSB instead of a 100 MHz FSB. We recommend that you leave the jumper on the normal operation setting.
  • Page 85 PANEL1: Panel connectors for switches and indicators Use the panel connector to implement the switches and indicators on your system case. Panel connectors for switches and indicators Function Pins PANEL1 Power switch -22, 23 Hard disk LED Indicator +20, -21 Power Switch 22-23 Empty pin HDD LED 20-21...

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