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According to 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules The following designated product: EQUIPMENT: MAINBOARD MODEL NO.: 6VIA3-2 is a Class B digital device that complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
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Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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 Rules.
T T T T T ab le of Contents le of Contents ab le of Contents le of Contents le of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................ 1 Product Specifications ............1 Package Contents ..............4 Mainboard Layout ..............5 Connector and Jumper Reference Chart ......6 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..............
Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Har d d d d d ware Setup ware Setup ware Setup ware Setup ware Setup Be sure to disconnect the power cable from the power source before performing any work on your mainboard, i.
Hardware Setup 2-4 Connector and Jumper Settings The power supply connector is the last connection to be made while installing a mainboard. Before connecting the power supply, please make sure it is not connected to the power source. ATX Power Supply Connector (PW1) Software Power-Off Control Power-On By Modem Power-On By Modem...
Chapter 2 Front Panel Connector Set (J5) A through G A. Over-ride Power Button Connector B. Keyboard Lock & Power Indicator LED Over-ride Power Connector B u t t o n O p e r a t i o n Definition +5V DC Power Good LED...
Hardware Setup C. Green Switch/Green LED Connector D. System Reset Switch Connector Definition System E. Speaker Connector Definition Speaker Signal +5V DC F. IDE Activity LED Connector G. Turbo LED Connector Poly-fuse Over Current Protection...
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Chapter 2 Onboard Audio (JP1) Clear CMOS Data Jumper (JP4) To clear the contents of the CMOS, please follow the steps below. 1.Disconnect the system power supply from the power source. 2.Set the jumper cap at location 2~3 for 5 seconds, then set it back to the default position.
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Hardware Setup External Clock Frequency (JP11/JP13) CPU Freq. JP11 JP13 Auto (default) 1~ 2 1 ~ 2 66MHz 2~ 3 2~ 3 100MHz Open 2~ 3 133MHz Open Open WOL (Wake-on-LAN) Connector (J1) 750mA...
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Chapter 2 AUX Audio-in Connector(J2) CD-ROM Audio-in Connector(J3) IR Connector (J6)
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Hardware Setup System/CPU Cooling Fan Connectors FAN1/FAN2) FAN1 FAN2 USB(Universal Serial Bus) Ports...
Chapter 2 2-5 Main Memory Configuration DIMM1 Bank0 DIMM2 Bank1 DRAM Specifications SDRAM Type SDRAM Type Max Memory 12ns or faster FSB+33 10ns or faster FSB-33 12ns or faster 10ns or faster 512MB FSB+33 7.5ns or faster FSB-33 10ns or faster 7.5ns or faster...
User's Manual 3-1 Standard CMOS Setup CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features ¡ô¡õ¡ õ ¡ ô Figure 3-2 Standard CMOS Features Screen...
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Award BIOS Setup Program TYPE Setting method CYLS Number of cylinders HEAD Number of heads PRECOMP Write precompensation cylinder LANDZ Landing zone SECTOR Number of sectors MODE Mode type...
Award BIOS Setup Program 3-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ¡ô¡õ¡ õ ¡ ô Figure 3-3 Advanced BIOS Features Screen A. Anti-Virus Protection +DEF)M=O...
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User's Manual B. Cache Control C. Boot Up Features D. Keyboard Interface...
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Award BIOS Setup Program E. Security Option F. OS Select (For DRAM >64MB) G. Shadow Memory...
Award BIOS Setup Program 3-4 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ¡ô¡õ¡ õ ¡ ô Figure 3-5 Integrated Peripherals Screen...
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User's Manual C. OnChip USB D. USB Keyboard Support E. IDE HDD Block Mode F. Onboard FDC Controller G. UART2 Mode Select H. Onboard Parallel Port I. Parallel Port Mode...
Award BIOS Setup Program 3-5 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software Power Management Setup ¡ô¡õ¡ õ ¡ ô Figure 3-6 Power Management Setup Screen A. Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) B. Power Management Figure 3-7 Power Saving Mode Flow Chart...
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User's Manual C. Video Off Option D. Video Off Method E. Modem Use IRQ F. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN G. Wake Up On LAN...
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Award BIOS Setup Program H. Power On By PCI Card I. Power On By Modem J. Power On By Alarm...
Award BIOS Setup Program 3-7 Frequency Control CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software Frequency Control ¡ô¡õ¡ õ ¡ ô Figure 3-8 SeePU Setup Screen...
User's Manual 3-10 Supervisor Password & User Password Setting A. Set Either Supervisor Password or User Password Figure 3-11 Set Either Supervisor or User Password...
Award BIOS Setup Program B. Set Both Supervisor Password and User Password Figure 3-12 Set Both Supervisor and User Password 3-11 Save and Exit Setup 3-12 Exit Without Saving...
Appendix II Appendix II Appendix II Appendix II Appendix II Embedded Flash Utility This mainboard is equipped with an Erasable Flash ROM and an Embedded Flash Utility which allows the user to update the BIOS to a newer version. Embedded Flash Utility eases BIOS upgrade and eliminate the compatibility issue between different Flash ROM type and version of Flash utility.
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