Introduction Quick Components Guide Component Function Reference DIMM 1~2 Installing memory modules See p. 2-4~2-6 Socket 370 Installing CPU See p. 2-2 CFAN Connecting to CPUFAN See p. 2-23 SFAN Connecting to SYSFAN See p. 2-23 PSFAN Connecting to Power Supply Fan See p.
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Introduction D-LED " Diagnostic LED Green D-LED Description 1 2 3 4 System Power ON - The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or not installed properly. Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang if the memory module is damaged or not installed properly.
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Chapter 1 Processor Initialization - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc ) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc .
+D=FJAH Central Processing Unit: CPU ® Open Lever Sliding Plate Mark Close Lever Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating.
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF Data Carry Detect Serial In or Receive Data SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready) Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicate Line Out Line In 2-11...
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF ® IDE1 IDE2 !TIP: If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk docu- mentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-13...
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+D=FJAH IDE RAID Connectors !TIP: If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk docu- mentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting instructions. 2-14...
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF Reset Switch Power Switch Speaker Power Buzzer (short pin) Keylock JFP1 2-15...
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+D=FJAH Power Switch Reset Switch Power LED Speaker HDD LED Keylock 2-16...
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF USB PC2PC USB PC to PC Networking USB3- USB3- USBD3+ USBD2+ USBD3+ USBD2+ USB2- USB2- 2-17...
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+D=FJAH Note: USB PC to PC Networking feature allows users to transfer and receive data from other computers or share system resources with other computers without using any network adapter. See below for instructions. To Attach the USB PC to PC cable B Type Connector 2-18...
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF For more information on USB PC to PC Networking function, refer to Appendix A: USB PC to PC Networking Function. 2-19...
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF +12V SENSOR PSFAN SENSOR SENSOR +12V +12V CFAN SFAN " Note: 1. Always consult the vendor for proper CPU cooling fan. 2. CPU Fan supports the fan control. You can install the PC Alert utility that will automatically control the CPU Fan speed according to the actual CPU temeperature.
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+D=FJAH Jumpers You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will damage the mainboard. 2-26...
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF Note: To be able to use this function, you need a power supply that provides enough power for this feature. (Power supply with 750mA 5V Stand-by) 2-27...
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0=H@M=HA5AJKF Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 INT A# INT B# PCI Slot 1 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D# PCI Slot 2 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A# PCI Slot 3 INT D# INT A# INT B# INT C# PCI Slot 4 INT D# INT A# INT B# INT C# PCI Slot 5 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D# USB1-2...
Chapter 3 Entering Setup Hit DEL if you want to run SETUP Control Keys < ↑ > Move to the previous item < ↓ > Move to the next item < ← > Move to the item in the left hand <...
Chapter 3 The Main Menu ® CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup Set User Password !PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
® AWARD BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features ↑ ↓ → ← Note: DRAM Clock/Drive Control 3-13...
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Chapter 3 If the ISA add-on card has Onboard FDC to be set at If the ISA add-on card has Onboard Serial port to be set at COM4 COM3 COM2 COM1 PORT1 PORT2 (I/O:2E8H) ASSIGNED (I/O:3E8H) ASSIGNED (I/O:3F8H) (I/O:3F8H) DISABLED DISABLED COM3 COM4...
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® AWARD BIOS Setup If the ISA add-on card has Onboard parallel port to be set as 3-21...
Chapter 3 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup Set User Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N !PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
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® AWARD BIOS Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup Set User Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N !PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
Chapter 3 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password !Integrated Peripherals Set User Password !Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup Enter Password: !PnP/PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving...
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® AWARD BIOS Setup About Supervisor Password & User Password: 3-39...
Chapter 3 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password SAVE to CMOS and Exit(Y/N)? Y !Power Management Setup Set User Password !PnP/PCI Configurations...
® AWARD BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2000 Award Software !Frequency/Voltage Control !Standard CMOS Features !Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults !Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults !Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password !Power Management Setup Quit Without Saving(Y/N)? Y Set User Password !PnP/PCI Configurations...
+D=FJAH" Overview ® Audio Features System Requirements ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ®...
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81)+DEFIAJ,HELAH Driver Setup Procedures Note: Always install the VIA Chipset drivers before VIA AC97 PCI Sound driver. Windows 98SE ® Installing VIA Chipset Driver: ® Installing VIA AC97 PCI Sound Driver: ®...
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+D=FJAH" My Computer Windows 2000 ® Installing VIA Chipset Driver: ®...
81)+DEFIAJ,HELAH Step 10 through Step 13 Installing VIA AC97 PCI Sound Driver: ® My Computer Windows ® Installing VIA Chipset Driver: ® Installing VIA AC97 PCI Sound Driver: ® My Computer...
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+D=FJAH" Note: In Windows 2000/ME, you may see the One Touch Setup button appear on the setup screen. Choosing the button will help you to install more than one driver into the system without going through the installation process step by step and save a lot of time.
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USB PC to PC Networking Function Appendix A: USB PC to PC Networking Function USB PC to PC Networking Function...
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Appendix A Installing GeneLink LAN Driver Step 1. Installing driver Step 2 Connect your PCs via the USB PC to PC cable Step 3 - Network Login Step 4 Sharing your resources and Connecting to Internet...
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USB PC to PC Networking Function Notice: 1. You should use the same network protocol (TCP/IP, NetBEUI or IPX) for connecting GeneLink LAN to existing Home/Office LAN. 2. If youve already configured your [IPX/SPX] and [Client for Netware Networks] before installing GeneLink driver, we strongly recommend that you should also install Software Router while installing GeneLink...
Appendix A Using USB PC to PC Networking Function How to share your files, folders, drives and printers...
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USB PC to PC Networking Function How to check if you have already shared your resources How to share your files, folders, drives and printers Connecting to your existing Home or Office LAN GeneLink Software Router Notice: If you want to connect your GeneLink LAN to your existing Home/Office LAN, you should use the same protocol for the two LANs.
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Appendix A Connecting to Internet through USB PC to PC & Office/Home LAN...
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USB PC to PC Networking Function SPECIAL NOTICE for those users who have already installed Network Adapter in their system: Software Router Software Router...
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Appendix A Connecting to internet through USB PC to PC & another PC with modem The function is available in Windows® 98SE and ME. PC with modem Your PC with USB Phone Line USB PC to PC cable Internet installed PC to PC function A-10...