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WARNING For the system to operate normally, please make sure JP2 of the mainboard is set as below. Refer to Fig. 3 in this manual for the location JP2. If JP2 is shorted to 2-3, no CMOS data can be retained. CAUTION The motherboard is an electrostatic sensitive device.
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 2 JUMPER SETTINGS JUMPERS PRESENTATION CPU TYPE 2.2.1 INTEL PENTIUM CPU 2.2.2 INTEL PENTIUM w/ MMX? TECH (P55C) CPU 2.2.3 AMD-K6 CPU 2.2.4 AMD-K5 CPU 2.2.5 CYRIX 6x86 CPU 2.2.6 CYRIX 6x86L CPU 2.2.7 CYRIX 6x86MX CPU 2.2.8 IDT WinCHIP C6 CPU GRAPHICAL DESCRIPTION OF JUMPER SETTINGS...
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SUPERVISOR PASSWORD 4.10 USER PASSWORD 4.11 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION 4.12 SCSI HARD DISK INSTALLATION 4.13 SAVE & EXIT SETUP MENU 4.14 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING MENU CHAPTER 5 FLASH AND DMI UTILITY AWARD FLASH UTILITY DESKTOP MANAGEMENT INTERFACE (DMI) OVERVIEW APPENDIX A QUICK GUIDE...
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Preface The motherboard is a 4 layer, 2/3 baby AT size high performance mainboard. It is developed around the pentium microprocessor with 64 bit access to data transfer and MMX technology. It includes VIA VT82C580VPX Apollo-VPX System Chipset, Winbond W83877F Super I/O Chip. Features Processor ?? Intel Pentium/MMX, Cyrix 6x86/6x86L/6x86MX and AMD K5/K6 CPU.
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Chapter 1 Fig. 1 Key Components of the Mainboard...
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Introduction PCI IDE On board supports PCI Master IDE Controller, two connectors support up to four IDE devices such as HDD, CD ROM drive and Tape Back-up drives LS-120, etc. PCI Master IDE controller supports PIO Mode 3 and 4 devices, I/O data transfer rate can be up to 17Mb/s.
CHAPTER 2 JUMPER SETTINGS JUMPERS PRESENTATION Pins 1 and 2 are shorted with a jumper cap. Pins 2 and 3 are shorted with a jumper cap. The jumper is shorted when the jumper cap is placed over the two pins of the jumper. The jumper is open when the jumper cap is removed from jumper.
Chapter 2 2.2.2 INTEL PENTIUM w/ MMX? TECH (P55C) CPU The Intel Pentium w/ MMX? Tech (P55C) CPU is offered with dual voltage supply - 2.8V for core and 3.3V (I/O) interface. The following is the marking for identify the CPU type.
Jumpe r Settings 2.2.4 AMD-K5 CPU The AMD-K5 family CPU operates on different operation voltage depending on the CPU type. The operating voltage can be known through the marking on the surface of the CPU. (The following diagram is provided as an example only. It does not necessarily indicate a valid product marking.) Fig.
Chapter 2 2.2.6 CYRIX 6x86L CPU The Cyrix 6x86L has different I/O and core voltage. Please refer to the CPU marking. Fig. 2f CPU Description (Top Side) 2.2.7 CYRIX 6x86MX CPU The Cyrix 6x86MX has different I/O and Core Voltage. Please refer to the CPU marking.
Jumpe r Settings 2.2.8 IDT WinCHIP C6 CPU The IDE WinChip C6 CPU has different operation voltage. Please refer to the CPU marking to identify the operating voltage. Fig. 2h CPU Description...
Jumpe r Settings CPU VOLTAGE 3.3V Single Voltage CPU: P54C, P54CT, 3.3V IDT WinChip C6 Fig. 4a CPU Type - 3.3V 3.5V Single Voltage CPU: P54C-VRE, AMD-K5, Cyrix 6x86, 3.5V IDT WinChip C6 Fig. 4b CPU Type - 3.5V 3.3V (I/O)/2.8V (core) Dual Voltage CPU: P55C, Cyrix 6x86L Fig.
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Chapter 2 3.3V (I/O)/2.9V (core) Dual Voltage CPU: AMD-K6/166 and 200, Cyrix 6x86MX, Cyrix MII Fig. 4d CPU Type - 3.3V/2.9V 3.3V (I/O)/3.2V (core) Dual Voltage CPU: AMD-K6/233 Fig. 4e CPU Type - 3.3V/3.2V 3.3V (I/O)/2.2V (core) Dual Voltage CPU: AMD-K6 (2.2V) and K6-2 Fig.
Jumpe r Settings CPU TO BUS FREQUENCY RATIO (S7,S8,S9) 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 below jumpers CPU External (Bus) Frequency Selection. CPU EXTERNAL (BUS) FREQUENCY SELECTION (S10,S11,S12) These switches tell the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU.
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Chapter 2 CPU Type Freq. Ratio Ratio Setting Bus Freq. Setting Freq. AMD-K6/166 166MHz 2.5x 66MHz close close open open open open Cyrix MII-300 233MHz 3.5x 66MHz open open open open open open Cyrix MII-300 225MHz 3.0x 75MHz open close open open close...
Jumpe r Settings JP2 - CLEAR CMOS DATA JP2 is used to clear the content of the CMOS Data in the RTC. Normal Mode Fig. 6a Reset Content of RTC Fig. 6b...
Jumpe r Settings 2.10 MEMORY CONFIGURATION The mainboard lets user upgrade system memory via SIMM or DIMM sockets on the mainboard. On board memory is located in six banks: Bank 0 -Bank 5. Two SIMM sockets (SIM1, SIM2) are provided for SPM, FPM and EDO RAM SIMM and two DIMM sockets (DIMM1, DIMM2) are available for the 3.3V unbuffered SDRAM and EDO DIMM.
CHAPTER 3 CONNECTOR CONFIGURATION Once the mainboard has been fastened into system case, the next step is to connect the internal cables and external cables. The mainboard connectors have varying numbers of pins and are the points of contact between the mainboard and other parts of the computer. Fig 8 Connector Location...
Chapter 3 J1 - RESET SWITCH, SMI SWITCH, SPEAKER, TURBO LED, KEYLOCK AND HDD LED CONNECTOR J1 is a 2x10 pin header for Hard Disk LED, Keyboard Lock, Turbo LED, Suspense Switch, Reset Switch and Speaker Connector. Fig. 9 J9 - IrDA AND FAST IR CONNECTOR If the “UART2 Mode”...
Connector Configuration J10, J11 - PRIMARY/SECONDARY IDE CONNECTORS J10 is the Primary IDE connector, and J11 is the Secondary IDE connector. These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the IDE device, such as hard disk.
Chapter 3 J18 - EXTENSION PS/2 MOUSE CONNECTOR J18 is a five-pin connector with polarity key located on the top of J14 (COM1 connector). It is connected with the PS/2 mouse connector cable to extend the PS/2 mouse connector to the rear of the system case. Fig.
CHAPTER 4 AWARD BIOS SETUP GUIDE This following manual is specially provided for the BIOS supported system. After the configuration of the mainboard, and have assembled the components, user can turn on the completed system. At this point, run the software setup to ensure that the system information is correct.
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Chapter 4 Press the <DEL> key to enter the AWARD BIOS setup program and the following screen appears: ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5LDG39) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION...
Award BIOS Setup Guide STANDARD CMOS SETUP ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5LDG39) STANDARD CMOS SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Date (mm:dd:yy) : Mon, Sep 8 1997 Time (hh:mm:ss) : 19 : 1 : 14 HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Primary Master : Auto AUTO...
Award BIOS Setup Guide BIOS FEATURES SETUP ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5LDG39) BIOS FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Virus Warning : Disabled Video BIOS Shadow : Enabled CPU Internal Cache : Enabled C8000-CBFFF Shadow : Disabled External Cache : Enabled CC000-CFFFF Shadow : Disabled Quick Power On Self Test : Disabled...
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Chapter 4 Boot Sequence: With the default setting the BIOS first attempts to boot from drive A: and then, if unsuccessful, from hard disk C: and SCSI. User can select other boot up sequence. Available sequences are “C,A,SCSI”, “C,CDROM,A”, “CDROM,C,A”, “D,A,SCSI”, “E,A,SCSI”, “F,A,SCSI”, “SCSI,A,C”, “SCSI,C,A”, “C only”, “LS120,C”.
Award BIOS Setup Guide CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP The Advanced Chipset Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. Note: Change these Settings only if user is familiar with the Chipset. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5LDG39) CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
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Chapter 4 SDRAM Bank Interleave: This item will be shown only when SDRAM is installed. If 2 bank of SDRAM is installed. Choose “Enabled” to get a better system performance. Sustained 3T Write: Enable this feature will make sustained 3 cycle write access for PBSRAM to increase the performance.
Award BIOS Setup Guide POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP MENU The Power Management Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers for system power management functions. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5LDG39) POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Power Management : User Define IRQ3 (COM2) : Enabled...
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Chapter 4 Video Off Option: Select the mode in which you want the monitor to blank. The options are “Always On”, “Suspend ?? Off”, “Susp, Stby ?? Off” and “All mode ?? Off”. Video Off Method: Choose V/H SYNC+Blank, DPMS or Blank Screen. This is monitor Power Saving Method.
Award BIOS Setup Guide PCI CONFIGURATION The PCI Configuration Setup option is used to configure the PCI add-on Cards on PCI Slots. Without proper setup the PCI Add-on Cards might not function properly. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5LDG39) PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. PNP OS Installed : Yes CPU to PCI Write Buffer...
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Chapter 4 A short description of the screen items follows: Resources Controlled By: The Award Plug and Play BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and Plug and Play compatible device. If you select Auto, all the interrupt (IRQ) and DMA assignment fields disappear, as the BIOS automatically assigns them.
Award BIOS Setup Guide INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP MENU The Integrated Peripherals setup option is need to change the values of the I/O chipset registers for I/O functions. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A5LDG39) INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. OnChip IDE First Channel : Enabled Onboard Parallel Mode : SPP...
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Chapter 4 IDE Primary Master PIO/IDE Primary Slave PIO/IDE Secondary Master PIO/IDE Secondary Slave PIO: Available selection are “Auto”, “Mode 0”, “Mode 1”, “Mode 2”, “Mode 3” and “Mode 4”. To choose “Auto”, the system BIOS will scan the IDE device and decide which mode of the device is .
Award BIOS Setup Guide chosen as “EPP” or “ECP/EPP” option. LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS MENU This Main Menu item uses the default setup values. Use this option as a diagnostic aid if the system behaves erratically. Choose this item and the following message appears: “Load SETUP Defaults (Y/N)? N”...
Chapter 4 4.10 USER PASSWORD With the user password, only booting up the system is accepted, but changing the BIOS setup is not allowed. 4.11 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION When users can not find the Hard Disk information, it is very helpful to use this option. Choose this item and press <Enter>.
Award BIOS Setup Guide 4.14 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING MENU When you select this function, the following message will appear at the centre of the screen to assist you to Abandon all Data and Exit Setup. Quit Without Saving (Y/N)?
Chapter 5 CHAPTER 5 FLASH AND DMI UTILITY AWARD FLASH UTILITY This section will provides instructions to guide you through updating your old BIOS. The file name we use to program here is test.bin, and the file name to save old BIOS is 2A59F000.OLD.
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Flash and DMI Utility If you do not wish to save the old BIOS: Please type “N”, and then press the ENTER key. Then you will be request to answer: “Are You Sure to Program?” Answer “N” if you do not want to program, and then it will exit. To save the old BIOS: Please respond “Y”, and then press the ENTER key.
Chapter 5 DESKTOP MANAGEMENT INTERFACE (DMI) OVERVIEW This motherboard can support DMI within the BIOS level. DMI is able to auto-detect and record information pertinent to a computer’s system such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size. The onboard BIOS will detect as many system information as possible and store those collected information in a 4KB block in the motherboard’s flash EPROM and allow the DMI to retrieve data from this database.
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Flash and DMI Utility Use the ? ? (left-right) cursors to move the top menu items and the ? ? (up-down) cursor to move between the left hand menu items. The bottom of the screen will show the available keys for each screen.
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Chapter 5 Load DMI File You can load the disk file to memory by entering a drive and path and file name here.
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Flash and DMI Utility Save DMI File You can save the DMI (normally only saved to flash ROM) to a file by entering the drive and path here. If you want to cancel save, you may press ESC and a message “Bad File Name” appears here to show it was not saved.
Chapter 5 APPENDIX A QUICK GUIDE The table below summaries the functions and settings of each jumper of the motherboard. Function Jumper Settings CPU Voltage 3.3V Single Voltage CPU close close Selection For P54C, P54CT, 3.3V IDT WinChip C6 close open open 3.5V Single CPU...
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Appendix A Function Jumper Settings CPU Speed For 150MHz Cyrix 6x86L/MX-PR200 CPU close S10: open Selection open S11: close *Reserve* open S12 open For 166MHz Intel Pentium, AMD-K6/166 and close S10: open AMD-K5-PR166 CPU close S11: open open For 180MHz IDT WinChip C6-180 CPU open S10: close...