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7KTA3
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 Interna-
tional Business Machines Corporation.
Athlon is a trademark of AMD Corporation
AWARD is a registered trademark of Phoenix
Sofftware Inc.
MS-DOS and WINDOWS NT are registered trade-
marks of Microsoft Corporation.
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  • Page 1 7KTA3 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 Interna- tional Business Machines Corporation.
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Intrnctctinn Intrnctctinn Intrnctctinn Intrnctctinn Intrnctctinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1.1 Fdattrdr 1.1.1 Harcward 1.1.1 Snetward 1.1.3 Attachmdntr 1.1 Mnthdranarc Inrtallatinn 1.1.1 Mnthdranarc Mao 1.1.1 Mnthdranarc Layntt 1.3 Mnthdranarc Cnnndctnrr 1.3.1 Frnnt Pandl Cnnndctnrr(J1( 1.3.1 Flnooy Dirk Cnnndctnr(FDD(...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents 1.8.1 DIMM 1-11 1.8.1 Hnw tn inrtall a DIMM Mnctld 1-11 1.9 Atcin Staryrtdm 1.9.1 CD-Atcin-IM Cnnndctnrr(CDIM1.CDIM1( 1-11 1. BINS Sdtto 1. BINS Sdtto 1. BINS Sdtto 1. BINS Sdtto 1. BINS Sdtto 1.1 Main Mdnt 1.1 Stancarc CMNS Fdattrdr 1.3 Acuancdc BINS Fdattrdr 1-10 1.4 Acuancdc Chiordt Fdattrdr...
  • Page 4 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Introduction System Overview This manual was written to help you start using this product as quickly and smoothly as possbile. Inside, you will find the answers to solve most problems.
  • Page 5 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.Motherboard Description 1.1 Features 1.1.1 Hardware -Single AMD Socket 462 Thunderbird / Duron -100/133MHz System Interface speed. -AMD Duron processors 600~900MHz whith 100MHz FSB. -AMD Thunderbird processors 700~1.5GHz with in 100/133MHz FSB.
  • Page 6 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Universal Serial Bus -Supports two back Universal Serial Bus(USB)Ports and two front Universal serial Bus(USB)Ports. Hardware Monitor Function -CPU Fan Speed Monitor. -CPU Temperature Monitor.
  • Page 7 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn I/O Bulit-in On Board -Supports one multi-mode Parallel Port. (1)Standard & Bidirection Parallel Port (2)Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) (3)Extended Capabilities Port -Supports two serial ports, 16550 UART.
  • Page 8 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.2 Motherboard Installation 1.2.1 Motherboard Map 1 - 5 1 - 5 1 - 5 1 - 5 1 - 5...
  • Page 9 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.2.2 Motherboard Layout JPX1 FAN1 COM1 Printer COM2 Speak out Line in GAME1 MIC in AMR SLOT AGP SLOT FAN3 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3...
  • Page 10 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.3 Motherboard Connectors JPX1 FAN1 COM1 Printer COM2 Speak out Line in GAME1 MIC in AMR SLOT AGP SLOT FAN3 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3...
  • Page 11 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.3.1 Front Panel Connector (J1) J1 PANEL Connector PW_LED PW_BN KBLOCK RSTSW HDLED SMI_LED EXTSMI SPEAKER Speaker Connector (SPEAKER) An offboard speaker can be installed onto the motherboard as a manufacturing option.
  • Page 12 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn ATX Power Switch (PW_BN) The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead. Pushing the button once will switch the system ON.
  • Page 13 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.3.4 ATX 20-pin Power Connector (ATX) This connector supports the power button on-board. Using the ATX power supply, functions such as Modem Ring Wake- Up and Soft Power Off are supported on this motherboard .
  • Page 14 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.4 Back Panel Connectors MIDI/(GAME) Port Parallel (Printer) Port (15-pin Fem ale) (25-pin Fem ale) PS/2 Mouse COM2 SPEAKER COM1 PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Fem ale) Serial Port(9-pin Male)
  • Page 15 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Front Two USB Connectors: USB1 JPX1 FAN1 COM1 Printer COM2 Speak out Line in GAME1 MIC in AMR SLOT AGP SLOT FAN3 PCI1 PCI2...
  • Page 16 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.5 Serial and Parallel Interface Ports This system comes equipped with two serial ports and one parpllel port. Both types of interface ports will be explained in this chapter.
  • Page 17 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Signal DB9 Pin DB25 Pin Parallel Interface Port Unlike serial ports, parallel interface ports have been standardized and should not present any difficulty interfacing peripherals to your system.
  • Page 18 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.6 CPU Installation 1.6.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket 462 1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket then raise the lever to a 90-degree angle.
  • Page 19 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.6.2 CPU Clock Frequency Setting: SW1/JP1 Overclocking is operating a CPU/Processor beyond its specified frequency. JP1 jumper is used for the CPU Front Side Bus Frequencies from 100MHz to 133MHz.
  • Page 20 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.6.3 CPU Ratio Selection: SW2 SW2 jumper is used for the CPU Ratio selection. JPX1 FAN1 Ratio Auto ** COM1 Manual Printer COM2...
  • Page 21 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7 Jumper Setting A jumper has two or more pins that can be covered by a plastic jumper cap, allowing you to select different system options.
  • Page 22 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.1 CPU/System Fan Connectors: Fan3 Assignment +12VDC Ground 1.7.2 Wake-On Modem Header: WOM1 Assignment 5VSB Ground Signal 1.7.3 Wake-On LAN Header: WOL1 Assignment 5VSB Ground...
  • Page 23 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.5 CMOS Function Select: JP2 Assignment Normal (Default) Clear CMOS NOTE: (Please follow the procedure below to clear CMOS data.) (1)Remove the AC power line.
  • Page 24 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.8 DRAM Installation 1.8.1 DIMM DRAM Access Time: 3.3V Unbuffered SDRAM PC100 and PC133 Type required. DRAM Type: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB DIMM Module.(168 pin) Bank Memory module...
  • Page 25 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.9 Audio Subsystem JPX1 FAN1 COM1 Printer COM2 Speak out Line in GAME1 MIC in AMR SLOT AGP SLOT FAN3 PCI1 CDIN1 CDIN2...
  • Page 26 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2. BIOS Setup Introduction This manual discussed the Award Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup program allows the user to modify the basic system configuration.
  • Page 27 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp APM Support This AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the Advanced Power Management(APM) specification.Power management features are implemented via the System Management Interrupt(SMI).
  • Page 28 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 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...
  • Page 29 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.1 Main Menu Once you enter AWARD BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup function.
  • Page 30 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of the BIOS special enchanced features. Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of the Chipset special enchanced features.
  • Page 31 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Load Optimized Defaults These settings are more likely to configure a workable computer when something is wrong. If you cannot boot the computer successfully, select the BIOS Setup options and try to diagnose the problem after the computer boots.
  • Page 32 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.2 Standard CMOS Features This item in the Standard CMOS Setup Menu is divided into 10 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items.
  • Page 33 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 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.
  • Page 34 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 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.
  • Page 35 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 3. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Disabled...
  • Page 36 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp CPU Internal Cache These two categories speed up memory access. However, it depends on CPU/chipset design. Enabled (default) Enabled cache. Disabled Disabled cache.
  • Page 37 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Swap Floppy Drive If the system has two floppy drives, you can swap the logical drive name assignments. The Choices: Disabled(default), Enabled. Boot Up Floppy Seek Seek disk drives during boot up.
  • Page 38 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 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 denied if the correct password is not entered in prompt.
  • Page 39 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.4 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.
  • Page 40 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp DRAM Timary By SPD The Choices: Enabled(default), Disabled. DRAM Clock This item determines DRAM Clock following the CPU host clock. The Choices: 100(default), 133.
  • Page 41 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp System BIOS Cacheable When enabled, the access to the system BIOS ROM address at F0000H-FFFFFFH is cached. The Choices: Disabled(default), Enabled. Video RAM Cacheable Enabled Enabled Video RAM...
  • Page 42 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp USB Keyboard Support Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus(USB) controller and you have a USB keyboard. The Choices: Disabled(default), Enabled.
  • Page 43 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp PCI #2 Access #1 Retry The Choices: Enabled(default), Disabled. AGP Master 1WS Write When Enabled, write data to the AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) that will be executed with one wait states.
  • Page 44 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.5 Integrated Peripherals ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 5. Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel 0 Enabled Item Help...
  • Page 45 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp On-Chip IDE Channel 0 Enabled (default) Enabled onboard 1st channel IDE port. Disabled Disabled onboard 1st channel IDE port. On-Chip IDE Channel 1 Enabled (default) Enabled onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
  • Page 46 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Secondary Slave PIO(for onboard IDE 2nd channel) Auto (default) BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. Mode 0~5 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.
  • Page 47 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled (default) Enabled. Disabled Disabled. Onboard FDD Controller Enabled (default) Enabled. Disabled Disabled. Onboard Serial Port1/Port2 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports.
  • Page 48 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Onboard Parallel Port This item allows you to select the I/O address with which to access the onboard parallel port controller. Disabled.
  • Page 49 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.6 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.
  • Page 50 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp ACPI Function This item display status of the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). Power Management This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving and is directly related to the following modes.
  • Page 51 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp ACPI Suspend Type The item allows you to select the suspend type under ACPI operating system. S1(POS) (default) Power on Suspend. S3(STR) Suspend to RAM.
  • Page 52 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 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”.
  • Page 53 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Wake Up Events If you highlight the “Press Enter” next to the “Wake Up Events” label and then press the enter key, it will take you to a submenu with the following options: When set to On, any event occurring at a VGA port will awaken a system which has been powered down.
  • Page 54 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp RTC Alarm Resume When “Enabled”, you can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock) alarm awakens the system from Suspend mode.
  • Page 55 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.7 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 56 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 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.
  • Page 57 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 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 58 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 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.
  • Page 59 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.8 PC Health Status ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 8. PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software PC Health Status Current CPU Temp.
  • Page 60 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.9 Frequency / Voltage Control ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 9. Frequency / Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software Frequency / Voltage Control CPU Vroce Select Default...
  • Page 61 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: ◎...
  • Page 62 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.11 Load Optimized Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: ◎...
  • Page 63 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.12 Set Supervisor / User Password ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 12. Set Supervisor / User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 64 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Password Disabled If you select “System” at the Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time when the system is rebooted, or any time when you try to enter Setup.
  • Page 65 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.13 Save & Exit Setup ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 13. Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 66 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.14 Exit Without Saving ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 14. Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 67 The 7KTA3 Mainboard Layout JPX1 FAN1 COM1 Printer COM2 Speak out Line in GAME1 MIC in AMR SLOT AGP SLOT FAN3 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 ISA SLOT FAN2 Jumper Setting Summary PANEL Connector: J1 J1 PANEL Connector PW_LED PWBTN...
  • Page 68 Introduction There are motherboard drivers and utilities included in ACORP Bonus CD disc. You don't need to install all of them in order to boot your system. But after you finish the hardware installation, you have to install your operation system first (such as windows 98) before you can install any drivers or utilities.
  • Page 69 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn 3.2 Installing VIA 4 in 1 Driver You can install the VIA 4 in 1 driver (IDE Bus master (For Windows NT use), VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver, VIA AGP, IRQ Routing Driver (For Windows 98 use), VIA Registry (INF) Driver) from the Bonus Pack CD disc auto-run menu.
  • Page 70 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Click "Setup" Item. ( 5 ) Click "Next". Note: Installing this Bus Master IDE driver may cause Suspend to Hard Drive failure. 3.3 Installing Audio Driver This motherboard comes with an AC97 CODEC and the sound controller is in VIA South Bridge chipset.
  • Page 71 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn ( 2 ) Click "Audio_driver" Item. Click "Via686A&B" Item. Click "Setup". 3 - 3 3 - 3 3 - 3 3 - 3 3 - 3...
  • Page 72 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn 3.4 Installing Hardware Monitoring Utility You can install Hardware Monitoring Utility to monitor CPU temperature, fans and system voltage. The hardware monitoring function is automatically implemented by the BIOS and utility software.
  • Page 73 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Click "Setup". Click "Next". 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6...