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User's Manual Version 1.0
The information presented in this publication has been made
carefully for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Version 1.0 The information presented in this publication has been made carefully for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Specifications are subject to change without notice. IBM, PC/AT, and PC/XT are trademarks of International Busi- ness Machines Corporation. Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation AWARD is a registered trademark of Phoenix Sofftware Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ..........1 How this manual is organized ......1 Package checklist ..........2 Chapter 2 Features ............3 Features of the mainboard ......3 The mainboard layout ....... 6 Chapter 3 Installation ........... 8 System Installation Setups ......
  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction How This Manual is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: Chapter 1 Introduction : Manual information and checklist. Chapter 2 Features : Information and Specifications con- cerning this mainboard. Chapter 3 Installation : Instructions on setting up the board. Chapter 1 Introduction / 1...
  • Page 4: Package Checklist

    Package Checklist Please check that your package is complete . If you discover any item damaged or missing , please contact with your retailer immediately. The 6A815E mainboard. 1 x IDE UDMA66 ribbon cable. 1 x COM2 cable. 1 x Floppy ribbon cable.
  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Features

    Chapter 2 Features Features of the 6A815E Mainboard The 6A815E is designed for the PC user who want many new key features processed by the fastest CPU in a economic package. This mainboard : New general CPU support : Socket 370 for Intel PPGA/FC-PGA PII/PIII processor.
  • Page 6 -GMCH Chipset :Intel 815 support a 66/100/133 FSB. -ICH Chipset :Intel ICH2. Biggest memory capacity : 6A815E is equipped with three DIMM socket to support (16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB.256MB) 168 pin 3.3v SDRAM SPD(Special Presence Detect).Maximum memory up to 512MB.
  • Page 7 BIOS: The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications. BIOS support CD-ROM, SCSI, LAN BOOT,Temperature sensor, Wake on modem, LAN, Alarm Bus CLK setup with BIOS.
  • Page 8 Support Ring on by modem/Alarm on : Support System power up from Modem ring up or timer of System. Required enabled in Ring on by modem and Alarm on in BIOS. PC Health Monitoring : Provides an easy way to examine and manage system status information, such as CPU and system voltages, temperatures, and fan status through the onboard hardware.
  • Page 9: The Mainboard Layout

    The 6A815E Mainboard layout FAN3 T:RJ-45 B:USB1/2 COM1 Printer Intel JACK1 FAN1 JACK2 GAME1 JACK3 AGP1 LED1 PCI SLOT1 PCI SLOT2 Intel PCI SLOT3 PCI SLOT4 PCI SLOT5 CNR SLOT I/O CHIP BIOS FAN2 7 / Chapter 2 Features...
  • Page 10: Chapter 3 Installation

    Chapter 3 Installation Jumper Jumper Refer to page - Real time Clock RTC Clean - HD_ LED - Reset Switch - Power LED - Speaker Connector - ATX Power Switch - BIOS Flash Jumper - Keyboard Wake up Setting - CNR Card Use Setting 8 / Chapter 3 Installation...
  • Page 11 Expansion Slot Which page 168 pin DIMM Socket Socket 370 AGP (Accelerator Graphic Port) SLOT PCI SLOT 1,2,3,4,5 -32bits PCI SLOT CNR(Communication and Networking Riser) SLOT18 Connectors Refer to page KB1(DP) - PS/2 Keyboard port KB1(UP) - PS/2 Mouse port. - USB1,2,3,4 Port COM1 - COM 1 serial port (9 pin)
  • Page 12: System Installation Setups

    System Installation Setup Before using your computer, you must finish the following steps: 1. Set jumpers on mainboard 2. Install SDRAM module. 3. Install the Processor. 4. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power supply. 5. Install Add on Cards. 6.
  • Page 13: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Jumpers Several hardware setting are made through the use of jumper caps to connect jumper pins (Jxx) on the mainboard. See " Map of the mainboard" for locations of jumpers. The jumper settings will be described numerically such as [----], [1-2], [2-3] for no connection, connect pins 1 &...
  • Page 14 Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM - JP6 : The CMOS RAM is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To clear the RTC data: (1)Turn off your computer, (2) Move this jumper to "2-3Pin Clear Data", (3) Move the jumper back to "Default", (4) Turn on your computer, (5) Hold down <Delete >...
  • Page 15: System Memory (Dimm Modules)

    System Memory ( DIMM Module) This 6A815E main board supports three 168 pin DIMM of 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB ,256MB to form a memory size between 16MB to 256MB. The DRAM can be either 45ns,50ns,or60ns SDRAMs.
  • Page 16: Dimm Memory Installation

    DIMM Memory Installation Insert the module (s) as shown. Because the number pins are differ- ent on either side of the breaks,the module will only fit in the ori- entation as shown. SDRAM DIMM modules have different pin con- tacts on each side and therefore have a higher pin density. FAN3 T:RJ-45 B:USB1/2...
  • Page 17 The Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) memory module must be 3.3v . You can identify the type of DIMM module by the illustra- tion below: Unbuffered 5.0V Reserved Buffered 3.3V Voltage Key Position DRAM Key Position 168 Pin DRAM DIMM Notch Key Definitions The notch on the DIMM module will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to prevent the wrong type to be inserted into the DIMM slot on the Mainboard.
  • Page 18: Cpu Installation

    CPU Installation The motherboard provides a ZIF socket 370. The CPU that came with the motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating . If this is not the case then purchase a fan before you turn on your system. To install a CPU , first turn off your system and remove its cover.
  • Page 19: Clearance Requirements

    Selecting the CPU Frequency CPU voltage auto-detection and allow user to set CPU frequency through BIOS setup, no jumper or switch is needed. The correct CPU information is saved into EPROM, with these technologies, the disadvantages of Pentium base jumper-less design are eliminated. There will be no worry of wrong CPU voltage detection and no need to re-open the housing if CMOS battery loss.
  • Page 20: External Connectors

    EXTERNAL CONNECTORS Both Ribbon cable and Connectors on board are with direction signs to avoid that user insert wrong directions. On the other hand, the ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe on the pin 1 of side of the connector. MIDI/(GAME) Port Parallel (Printer) Port RJ-45 (option)
  • Page 21 1. PS/2 Keyboard port This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN) . This connector will not allow standard at AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards. 2.
  • Page 22 6. VGA Connectors (15-pin) This connectors support monitor. 7. RJ-45 Connector (option) Onboard 10/100MB PCI Fast Ethenet Network. The RJ-45 connectors at the time of purchase and is located on top of the USB connectors.The connector allows the motherboard to connect to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub .
  • Page 23 10. FAN1 , FAN2 , FAN3 CPU Cooling Fan (FAN/PWR) These connectors support cooling fans of 500mAmp (6Watt) or less. Orientate the fans so that the heatsink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and plug may be different.
  • Page 24 11. IrDA / Fast IR-Compliant infrared module connector - IR This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small open- ing on system cases that support this feature. You must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared” in Chipset Feature Setup to select whether UART2 is directed for use with COM2 or IrDA.
  • Page 25 12.J6 J6 PANEL Connector SPEAK PW_BN HD_LED PW_LED a. IDE activity LED (HD-LED) This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE activity LED. Read and write activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will cause the LED to light up. b.
  • Page 26 13. ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block) - PW1 This connector connects to a ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned.
  • Page 27 14. CD Audio Connector- CN1 The 4-pin connectors enable the system to receive the audio output from the CD-ROM. FAN3 T:RJ-45 B:USB1/2 COM1 Printer Intel JACK1 FAN1 JACK2 GAME1 JACK3 AGP1 LED1 PCI SLOT1 PCI SLOT2 Intel Description PCI SLOT3 CD-R PCI SLOT4 PCI SLOT5...
  • Page 28 16. Keyboard Wake up Setting- JP7 The Jumper is used to Keyboard boot setting. FAN3 T:RJ-45 B:USB1/2 JP7 Keyboard Wake up Setting [1-2] Disabled COM1 Printer Intel [2-3] Enabled (Default) Keyboard Boot JACK1 FAN1 JACK2 GAME1 JACK3 AGP1 LED1 PCI SLOT1 Pin J8 Assignment Close:secondary...
  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Bios Setup

    Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup Introduction This chapter discusses the Award Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup program allows user 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 30 The Award BIOS installed in your computer system’s ROM (Read Only Memory)is a custom version of an industry standard BIOS. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as disk drives and serial and parallel ports. The rest of this manual is intended to guide you through the process of configuring your system using Setup.
  • Page 31 PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the Intel specification. DRAM Support SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) are supported. Support CPU This AWARD BIOS supports the Intel Celeron/Coppermine PII/PIII Processor. Using Setup In general,you use the arrow keys to highlight items,press <Enter>to select, use the <PgUp>and <PgDn>keys to change entries, press<F1>for help and press <Esc>to quit.
  • Page 32 Keystroke Function Up arrow Move to previous item Down arrow Move to next item Left arrow Move to the item on the left(menu bar) Right arrow Move to the item on the right(menu bar) Main Menu:Quit without saving changes Submenus:Exit Current page to the next higher level menu Move Enter Move to item you desired...
  • Page 33 4.1 Main Menu Once you enter AWARD BIOS CMOS Set up Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup function. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press<Enter> to accept and enter the sub-menu.
  • Page 34 Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the item of BIOS special enchanced features. Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the item of Chipset special enchanced features. Integrated Peripherals This selection page includes all the item of IDE hard drive and Programmed Input/Output features.
  • Page 35 Load Optimized Defaults These settings are more likely to configure a workable computer when something is wrong. If you cannot boot the computer seccessfully, select the BIOS Setup options and try to diagnose the problem after the computer boots. These settings do not provide optional performance.
  • Page 36 4.2 Standard CMOS Features This item in Standard CMOS Setup Menu is 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 37 Main Menu Selections This table shows the selections that you can make on the Main Menu. Item Options Description Date Month DD YYYY Set the system,date.note that the ‘Day’ automatically changes when you set the data. IDE Primary Options are in its sub Press<Enter>...
  • Page 38 Item Options Description Halt On All Errors Select the situation in which you No Errors want the BIOS to stop the POST All,but Keyboard process and notify. All,but Diskette All,but Disk/Key Base Memory N/A Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up. Extended Displays the amount of conventional Memory...
  • Page 39 4.3 Advanced BIOS Features ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 3. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Disabled Item Help CPU Internal Cache Enabled External Cache Enabled Menu Level CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Enabled Processor Number Feature Enabled...
  • Page 40 CPU Internal Cache These two categories speed up memory access.However,it depends on CPU/chipset design. Enabled(default) Enabled cache. Disabled Disabled cache. External Cache This fields allow you to Enable or Disable the CPU’S “Level 2” secondary cache.Caching allows better performance. Enabled(default) Enabled cache.
  • Page 41 First/Secondary/Third/Boot Other Device These BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in these items. The Choices:Floppy, LS120, HDD-0, HDD-1, HDD-2, HDD-3, SCSI, CDROM, Enabled, ZIP, LAN, Disabled. Swap Floppy Seek If the system has two floppy drives, you can swap the logical drive name assignments.
  • Page 42 Typematic Delay (Msec) This option sets the time interval for displaying the first and the second characters. The Choices:250(default) ,500,750,1000 Security Option This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,or just to Setup. System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be defined if the correct password is not entered in prompt.
  • Page 43 4.4 Advanced Chipset Features This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and external cache. It also coordinates communications the PCI bus.
  • Page 44 SDRAM CAS latency Time 3(default) Slower SDRAM DIMM Module. Fastest SDRAM DIMM Module. SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/Trc 6/8(default) Set SDRAM Tras/Trc Cycle time in 6/8 SCLKs. Set SDRAM Tras/Trc Cycle time in 5/7 SCLKs. SDRAM RAS -to- CAS Delay 3(default) Set SDRAM RAS -to- CAS delay 3 SCLKs.
  • Page 45 Memory Hole At 15M-16M In order to improve performace, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memory's space below 16MB. The Choices:Diasbled(default),Enabled. AGP Graphics Aperture Size 64MB(default) AGP Graphics Aperture Size is 64 MB.
  • Page 46 4.5 Integrated Peripherals ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 5. Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Item Help On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled IDE Primary Master PIO Auto Menu Level IDE Primary Slave PIO Auto IDE Secondary Master PIO Auto...
  • Page 47 On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled(default) Enabled onboard 1st channel IDE port. Disabled Disabled onboard 1st channel IDE port. On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled(default) Enabled onboard 2nd channel IDE port. Disabled Disabled onboard 2nd channel IDE port. IDE Primary Master PIO (for onboard IDE 1st channel) Auto(default) BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode.
  • Page 48 IDE Primary Master UDMA Auto(default) BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. Disabled Disabled. IDE Primary Slave UDMA Auto(default) BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. Disabled Disabled. IDE Secondary Master UDMA Auto(default) BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode.
  • Page 49 AC 97 Audio Auto(default) BIOS will automatically detect onboard Audio. Disabled Disabled. IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled(default) Enabled. Disabled Disabled. Power On by Function Password Enter from 1 to 7 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Hot Key Hot Key.
  • Page 50 Onboard FDC Controller Enabled(default) Enabled onboard FDC Controller. Disabled Disabled onboard FDC Controller. Onboard Serial Port1/Port2 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports. The Choices:Disabled,Auto,(3F8/IRQ4),(2F8/IRQ3), (3E8/IRQ4),(2E8/IRQ3). UART Mode Select This item allows you decide which Infra Red(IR) function of the onboard I/O chip,you wish to use.
  • Page 51 PWRON After PWR-Fail The Choices:Off(default),On. Parallel Port Mode SPP(default) Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. Using Parallel port as En- hanced Parallel Port . Using Parallel port as Ex- tended Capabilites Port. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP+EPP mode. Game Port Address 201(default) Set onboard game port is 201.
  • Page 52 4.6 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 6. Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Function...
  • Page 53 Power Management This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving and is directly related to the following modes. 1.HDD Power Down. 2.Doze Mode. 3.Suspend Mode. If you highlight the literal “Press Enter” next to the “Power Management”...
  • Page 54 Video Off In Suspend This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. The Choices:Yes(default),No Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. V/H SYNC+Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal.
  • Page 55 HDD Power Down Disabled(default) Disabled. 1 - 15 mins Enabled. Soft-Off by PWRBTN 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. Wake-Up by PCI card Enabled Enabled.
  • Page 56 FDD,COM,LPT Port Disabled(default) Disabled. Enabled Enabled monitor FDD,COM, LPT Port. PCI PIRQ[A-D]# Disabled(default) Ignore PCI PIRQ[A-D]# Active. Enabled Monitor PCI PIRQ[A-D]# Active. PWRON After PWR-Fail The Choices:Off(default),On. 54 / Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup...
  • Page 57 4.7 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.
  • Page 58 Reset Configuration Data The system BIOS supports the PnP feature so the system needs to record which resource is assigned and proceeds resources from conflict. Every peripheral device has a node, which is called ESCD. This node records which resources are assigned to it. The system needs to record and update ESCD to the memory locations.
  • Page 59 The above settings will be shown on the screen only if “Manual” is chosen for the resources controlled by function. Legacy is the term, which signifies that a resource is assigned to the ISA Bus and provides for non-PnP ISA add-on cards.
  • Page 60 PCI / VGA Palette Snoop Choose Disabled or Enabled.Some graphic controllers which are not VGA compatible take the output from a VGA controller and map it to their display as a way to provide boot information and VGA compatibility. However, the color information coming from the VGA controller is drawn from the palette table inside the VGA controller to generate the proper colors, and the graphic controller needs to know what is in the palette of the VGA...
  • Page 61 4.8 PC Health Status ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 8. PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software PC Health Status CPU Warning Temperature Disabled Item Help Current System Temp. 39℃/102 ℉ Current CPU1 Temp. 44℃/111 ℉ Menu Level Current CPU Fan1 Speed 0PRM Current CPU Fan2 Speed...
  • Page 62 CPU Warning Temperature(℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ ) Disabled(default) Disabled. 60 ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ / / / / / 140℉ ℉ ℉ ℉ ℉ Monitor CPU Temp.at 60℃/ 140℉. 50 ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ / / / / / 122℉ ℉ ℉ ℉ ℉ Monitor CPU Temp.at 50℃/ 122℉.
  • Page 63 4.9 Frequency / Voltage Control ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 9. Frequency / Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Frequency / Voltage Control Auto Detect DIMM / PCI CLK Disabled Item Help Spread Spectrum Disabled CPU Host/PCI/Spread Spec. Default Menu Level CPU Clock Ratio...
  • Page 64 CPU Clock Ratio This option will not be shown if you are using a CPU with the locked ratio. X3/X3.5/X4/X4.5/X5/X5.5/X6/X6.5/X7/X7.5/X8 Spread Spectrum This function id designed to EMI test only. The Choices:Disabled(default),Enabled. 62 / Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup...
  • Page 65 4.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item,you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 10. Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 66 4.11 Load Optimized Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item,you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 11. Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults...
  • Page 67 4.12 Set Supervisor / User Password ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 12. Set Supervisor / User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup...
  • Page 68 Password Disabled If you select “System” at the Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you willbe prompted for the password every time when the system is rebooted, or any time when you try to enter Setup. If you select “Setup” at Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you willbe prompted only when you try to enter Setup.
  • Page 69 4.13 Save & Exit Setup ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 13. Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Save &...
  • Page 70 4.14 Exit Without Saving ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 14. Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Exit Without Saving (Y/N)? Y Power Management Setup Set User Password...
  • Page 71 Date : Warranty Card/Technical Fault Report M/B Model No.: Vender Serial No. Date of Purchasing: Hardware Configuration Used : RAM (Brand,MB) Video Card Hard Drive Other Card Diagnostic Software Used : Fault Description : Chapter 4 Award BIOS Setup / 69...

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