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PENTIUM PCI MAIN BOARD
PT-730A
USER'S MANUAL
730A/002/0595

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  • Page 1 PENTIUM PCI MAIN BOARD PT-730A USER'S MANUAL 730A/002/0595...
  • Page 2 BEFORE INSTALLING THIS 586 MAIN BOARD PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND RETAIN IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. Trademark Acknowledgments: * IBM PC, PC/XT and PC/AT all are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. * Intel is registered trademark of Intel Corporation. * AMD is registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. INTRODUCTION .........................5 1.1 Overview..............................5 1.2 Checklist ..............................6 1.3 Green PC Power Management ......................7 2. SPECIFICATIONS ........................8 2.1 PT-730A System Board Specifications ....................8 2.2 Jumpers and Connectors ........................8 2.3 SIMM MEMORY Configuration......................16 3. AWARD BIOS SETUP.......................18 3.1 Entering Setup ............................18 3.2 The Main Menu ............................18...
  • Page 4 4.3 No System Management Mode ......................37 4.4 General Notes ............................37 5. BIOS REFERENCE ........................38 5.1 POST Message ............................38 5.2 POST Codes ............................42 5.3 DIAGRAM LAYOUT ..........................45...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The video shadow RAM consists of four 16K pages which can be enabled respectively.  PT-730A is a PCI Local Bus motherboard. The three PCI Local Bus slots fully comply with the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Local Bus Specification Rev. 2.0. The speed of I/O peripherals can be dramatically increased by connecting PCI compatible interface cards to the PCI Local Bus slots on the PT-730A.

  • Page 6: Checklist

    "FCC Approval" The PT-730A motherboard has been approved for FCC Class B when properly installed in a barebone configuration using the following case/power supply: Brand Model FCC ID Procase PC-109 SM JPJPINE429G109 Procase PC-609 T/M JPJPINE429G609 Procase PC-709 T/M JPJPINE429G709...

  • Page 7: Green Pc Power Management

    (screen saver) as it works with all types of software applications such as DOS or Windows. It is completely independent of software being used at the time). The PT-730A will be placed into Green PC mode as a result of one of the following events :  Suspend switch (JP6) is pressed.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 PT-730A System Board Specifications  IBM AT compatible.  Applied High performance CMOS technology.  Supports up to 64MB memory on board.  Mix 256K, 1M, and 4M SIMM (8 bit/32 bit) Module DRAM memory  256K, 512K, 1024K cache memory size selectable.
  • Page 9 To assist you in locating the necessary jumpers in order to configure your system, the following graphical guide has been added for jumper location. SIMM PCI SLOTS JUMPER / CONNECTOR POSITION...
  • Page 10 For external battery: pin 1 is “+” ; pin 4 is “-” Default is let this jumper open because the PT-730A has a Dallas RTC chip which has a battery built-in. Should you set the CMOS incorrectly and wish to reset this, then change jumpers as...
  • Page 11 shown. Should you wish to use an external battery, pull off the jumper and ensure that the “+” and “- ” of the external battery pack cable are correct as shown. CN2: Reset Switch OPEN Normal SHORT Reset For the system reset switch on your system case. Connect the cable here.
  • Page 12 CN6: HDD LED Connector LED anode LED cathode For the HDD LED of your system case, connect cable here. CN7: Power LED & Key-lock Connector + 5V Ground Key-lock Ground For the power LED and Key-lock of your system case, connect cables here.
  • Page 13 This motherboard can use a FLASH ROM in order to change the system BIOS through software. This allows you to constantly update your system BIOS as changes are made. Should you wish to use this feature then you must set this jumper according to the voltage of that FLASH ROM.
  • Page 14  U17 is the TAG RAM. JP13,JP14: Internal External KB Controller Select The UMC chipset used on this motherboard has an internal keyboard controller (KB BIOS). The motherboard design also allows for an external KB BIOS chip for extra flexibility should the parameters of the BIOS change. order for the system to recognize the keyboard signal you must first tell it which KB BIOS you are using.
  • Page 15 JP17: CPU Fan Power Connector Pin Assignment +12V Ground Ground This jumper is for the CPU cooling fan power connection. This connector can only be attached in one specific way to avoid any crossed signals/shorts. JP18: Power Good Select Internal Power good External power good Most power supplies produce a ‘Power Good’...

  • Page 16: Simm Memory Configuration

    2.3 SIMM MEMORY Configuration This motherboard supports the 72-Pin SIMM memory. 72-Pin This type of SIMM is a 32-bit module. (sometimes referred to as “..x32” or “..x36”). There are various types of this module available ranging from 1MB capacity up to 32MB. However it should be noted that different types can be split up into two groups - namely “single bank”...
  • Page 17 1M x 32/36 (Single Bank) 64 bit bank 2M x 32/36 (Dual Bank) Incorrect 1M x 32/36 (Single Bank) 64 bit bank 2M x 32/36 (Dual Bank) As The UMC chipset of this motherboard supports up to 8 CAS signals. Each CAS signal is equal to one 32- bit bank.

  • Page 18: Award Bios Setup

    3. AWARD BIOS SETUP 3.1 Entering Setup To enter Setup, press the <Del> key immediately at system power on or at system restart. The Main Menu allows you to select from nine setup functions and two exit options. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter>...

  • Page 19: Standard Cmos Setup

    3.3 Standard CMOS Setup This setup page includes all the items in a standard compatible BIOS. The items are 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. ROM PCI / ISA BIOS (2A5X7PCH) STANDARD CMOS SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
  • Page 20 Press PgUp or PgDn to select a numbered hard disk type or type the number and press <Enter>. Note that your drive specifications must match with the drive table; otherwise the hard disk will not work properly. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, please use Type User to define your own drive type manually.
  • Page 21 EGA/VG Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA, VGA, SEGA, or PGA monitor adapters. CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode MONO Monochrome adapter, includes high resolution monochrome adapters Error halt The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.
  • Page 22 Other Memory This refers to the memory located in the 640K to 1024K address space. This is memory that can be used for different applications. DOS uses this area to load device drivers to keep as much base memory free for application programs. Most use for this area is Shadow RAM.

  • Page 23: Bios Features Setup

    3.4 BIOS Features Setup This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. ROM PCI / ISA BIOS (2A5X7PCH) BIOS FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Virus Warning : Disabled Video BIOS shadow : Enabled CPU Internal Cache : Enabled C8000-CBFFF Shadow : Disabled...
  • Page 24 Disabled No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table. CPU Internal Cache/External Cache These two categories speed up memory access. However, it depends on CPU/chipset design. The default value is disable. Enabled Enable cache Disabled Disable cache...
  • Page 25 Boot Up NumLock Status Keypad is number keys Keypad is arrow keys Boot Up System Speed It selects the default system speed - the speed that the system will run at immediately after power up. High Set the speed to high Set the speed to low IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled...
  • Page 26 Typematic Delay (Msec) When holding down a key, the time between the first and second character displayed. 250 msec 500 msec 750 msec 1000 1000 msec 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 at the prompt.

  • Page 27: Chipset Features Setup

    3.5 Chipset Features Setup This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features. ROM PCI / ISA BIOS (2A5X7PCH) CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Auto Configuration : Enabled PCI Posted Memory Write : Enabled Host Clock / PCI Clock : 1 : 1/2 DRAM Read Wait States : 1 WS...
  • Page 28 DRAM RAS# Precharge Time This option specifies the number of CPU clocks used for memory RAS# signal percharge time. DRAM RAS# low to CAS# low This option specifies the delay (CPU clocks) for memory RAS# asserted to memory CAS# asserted. DRAM Page Mode Option This option enables or disables Page Mode function of the DRAM.
  • Page 29 Memory Hole Below 16Mb Set the size of memory hole below 16MB of the main memory. CPU Pipeline Function This option enables or disables CPU pipeline function. CPU To PCI Write Buffer This option enables or disables the write buffer function between CPU and PCI devices. PCI Bus Park Option This option enables or disables the PCI Bus Park function.

  • Page 30: Power Management Setup

    3.6 Power Management Setup ROM PCI / ISA BIOS (2A5X7PCH) POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Power Management : Disable * Monitor Event In Full On Mode PCI Master2 Check : Disabled PM Control By APM : Enabled PCI Master1 Check : Disabled Video Off Method : DPMS Support...
  • Page 31 System BIOS set this function before booting if HDD supported. Doze Timer Select Set the length of time of PT-730A inactivity that must be expired before PT-730A is placed in Doze mode. Standby Timer Select Set the length of time of PT-730A inactivity that must be expired before PT-730A is placed in Standby mode.
  • Page 32 Monitor Event In Full On Mode These options specify whether PT-730A should monitor which device events in Full on mode for power management.

  • Page 33: Pci/Green Function Setup

    3.7 PCI/Green Function Setup ROM PCI / ISA BIOS (2A5X7PCH) PCI/GREEN FUNCTION SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Slot 1 Using INT# : AUTO * WakeUp Event In Inactive Mode Slot 2 Using INT# : AUTO Monitor IRQ3 Wake Up Disabled Slot 3 Using INT# : AUTO Monitor IRQ4 Wake Up Disabled...
  • Page 34 PCI IRQ Actived By This option sets the PCI IRQ signal trigger method. PCI IDE Controller This option enables or disables on-board PCI IDE controller. PCI IDE IRQ Map To PCI-AUTO : The BIOS will : - scan for PCI IDE devices & determine the location of the PCI IDE device - assign IRQ 14 for the primary IDE INT# IRQ 15 for the secondary IDE INT#...

  • Page 35: Load Bios Defaults

    3.8 Load BIOS Defaults BIOS defaults indicates the most appropriate value of the system parameter which the system would be in minimum performance. The OEM manufacturer may change the defaults through MODBIN before the binary image burn into the ROM. 3.9 Load Setup Defaults Chipset defaults indicates the values required by the system for the maximum performance.

  • Page 36: Exit Without Save

    3.13 Exit Without Save Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

  • Page 37: Trouble Shooting Guide

    Check the following points if you face a “No System Management Mode“ problem.  Make sure the setting of the “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP” of the BIOS CMOS setup is correct. Otherwise the PT-730A will not have SMM function. 4.4 General Notes ...

  • Page 38: Bios Reference

    5. BIOS Reference 5.1 POST Message When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP will be shown in the information box at the bottom.
  • Page 39 Since last powering off the system, the display adapter has been changed. You must configure the system for the new display type. EISA Configuration Checksum Error PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY The EISA non-volatile RAM checksum is incorrect or cannot correctly read the EISA slot. This can indicate either the EISA non-volatile memory has become corrupt or the slot has been configured incorrectly.
  • Page 40 If you are purposely configurating the system without a keyboard, set the error halt condition in Setup to HALT ON ALL, BUT KEYBOARD. This will cause the BIOS to ignore the missing keyboard and continue the boot. Memory Address Error at ... Indicates a memory address error at a specific location.
  • Page 41 Should Be Empty But EISA Board Found PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY A valid board ID was found in a slot that was configured as having no board ID. NOTE; When this error appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows you to run the EISA Configuration Utility.

  • Page 42: Post Codes

    5.2 POST Codes NOTE: EISA POST codes are typically output to port address 300h. ISA POST codes are typically output to port address 80h. POST Name Description (hex) Turn Off Chipset Cache OEM Specific-Cache control Processor Test 1 Processor Status (1FLAGS) Verification. Tests the following processor status flags carry, zero, sign, overflow, The BIOS will set each of these flags, verify they are set, then turn...
  • Page 43 Setup Interrupt Vector Initialize first 120 interrupt vectors with SPURIOUS_INT_HDLR Table and initialize INT 00h-1Fh according to INT_TBL Test CMOS Test CMOS RAM Checksum, if bad, or insert key pressed, load Checksum defaults. Initialize keyboard Detect type of keyboard controller (optional) Set NUM_LOCK status.
  • Page 44 Setup Enabled Initialize & Install Detect if mouse is present, initialize mouse, install interrupt Mouse vectors. Setup Cache Controller Initialize cache controller. Reserved Chipset Initialization Program chipset registers with Setup values Display virus protest disable or enable Initialize Floppy Drive Initialize floppy disk drive controller and any drives.

  • Page 45: Diagram Layout

    5.3 DIAGRAM LAYOUT See Diagram 1...

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