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CE31-A
MAINBOARD
MANUAL
DOC No.: 098B09
Rev.
: A0
Date
: 4, 1999
Part No. : 25-10936-20

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  • Page 1 CE31-A MAINBOARD MANUAL DOC No.: 098B09 Rev. : A0 Date : 4, 1999 Part No. : 25-10936-20...
  • Page 2 Notice Handling Precautions Warning: 1. Static electricity may cause damage to the integrated circuits on the motherboard. Before handling any motherboard outside of its protective packaging, ensure that there is no static electric charge in your body. 2. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview Package Checklist ................1-2 The CE31-A Mainboard ............1-3 Main Features ................1-4 Intelligent Properties ..............1-6 ACPI Ready ................... 1-7 Chapter 2 Installation Procedures 1). Set System Jumpers ..............2-2 Quick Reference ................
  • Page 4 CE31-A Mainboard Manual Chapter 3 BIOS Setup CMOS Setup Utility ............... 3-1 Standard CMOS Setup ..............3-2 Hard Disk Configurations ............3-2 Software Turbo Speed ............... 3-3 BIOS Features Setup ..............3-3 Chipset Features Setup ..............3-6 Power Management Setup ............. 3-9 PNP/PCI Configuration ..............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Overview

    SIS 6326 2D/3D, which is embedded in the North Bridge. The option of DVD playback software and a TV-out connection, allows DVD playback on a TV, instead of just a monitor. This special feature is enabled by FIC’s unique licensing agreement with CSS.

  • Page 6: Package Checklist

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual Package Checklist If you discover any item below was damaged or lost, please contact your vendor. Ö The mainboard Ö This user manual Ö One floppy disk drive cable Ö One printer and COM1 cable Ö One HDD cable Ö...

  • Page 7: The Ce31-A Mainboard

    Overview The CE31-A Mainboard 1 - 3...

  • Page 8: Main Features

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual Main Features Easy Installation ||BIOS with support for Plug and Play, auto detection of IDE hard drives, ||LS-120|drives, IDE ZIP drives, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, ||and OS/2. Leading Edge Chipset SiS Eagle chipset includes a CPU interface controller, integrated memory controller, integrated power management unit, concurrent PCI (PCI v.2.0,...
  • Page 9 Overview Enhanced PCI Bus Master IDE Controller with Ultra DMA/33 and Ultra DMA/66 Support Integrated Enhanced PCI Bus Master IDE controller features two dual- channel connectors that accept up to four Enhanced IDE devices, includ- ing CD-ROM and Tape Backup Drives, as well as Hard Disk Drives sup- porting the new Ultra DMA/66 protocol.

  • Page 10: Intelligent Properties

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual Intelligent Properties This mainboard comes equipped with the most advanced new features that not only optimize the performance of the latest processors but also enhance the manageablity, power management capabilities, and user-friendliness of your system. This section provides detailed information on these features, and how they are implemented on the mainboard.

  • Page 11: Acpi Ready

    Overview ACPI Ready This mainboard fully implements the new ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) 1.0 Hardware and BIOS requirement. If you install ACPI aware operating system, such as Windows 98, you fully utilized the power saving under ACPI. It is compatible with all other none ACPI operating systems. If you want to setup ACPI feature under Windows 98, please follow the description below: Run Windows 98 setup by using setup/p j on the command line for installing Windows 98 with the ACPI control feature.
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  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation Procedures

    Installation Procedures Chapter 2 Installation Procedures The mainboard has several user-adjustable jumpers on the board that allow you to configure your system to suit your requirements. This chapter contains information on the various jumper settings on your mainboard. To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1 - Set system jumpers Step 2 -...

  • Page 14: Set System Jumpers

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual 1). Set System Jumpers Jumpers are used to select the operation modes for your system. Some jump- ers on the board have three metal pins with each pin representing a different function. A “1” is written besides pin 1 on jumpers with three pins. To set a jumper, a black cap containing metal contacts is placed over the jumper pin/s according to the required configuration.
  • Page 15 Installation Procedures This Chapter is intended to aid quick and easy installation. In the event that more detailed information is required, please consult the Installation Procedures Chapter. 2 - 3...
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  • Page 17 Installation Procedures 1). Clear CMOS, Clear Password 2). CPU Fan Installation This connector is linked to the CPU fan. When the system is in suspend mode, the CPU fan will turn off; when it reverts back to full on mode, the fan will turn back on. Without sufficient air circulation, the CPU may overheat and cause damage to both the CPU and the mainboard.
  • Page 18 CE31-A Mainboard Manual 5). Load BIOS Setup Default Load BIOS Defaults BIOS defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. The OEM manufacturer may change the defaults through MODBIN before the binary image burns into the ROM.

  • Page 19: Mainboard Layout

    Installation Procedures Mainboard Layout 2 - 7...
  • Page 20 CE31-A Mainboard Manual ONBOARD MARK MEANING PAGE Jumpers Clear CMOS Data 2 - 9 CLR_PWD Clear Password 2 - 9 Internal USB Port Enable 2 - 10 Slots DIMM1/2 DIMM Memory Module Support 2 - 11 PCI1/2/3 PCI Bus Expansion Slot (32-bit)

  • Page 21: Clear Password: Clr_Pwd

    Installation Procedures Clear Password: CLR_PWD This switch allows you to enable or to disable both the keyboard and system password settings. You may need to adjust it if you forget your password. To clear the password setting: (1). Turn off your computer, (2). Enable this feature by setting the it at Enable, (3).

  • Page 22: Internal Usb Port Enable: J3

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual Internal USB Port Enable: J3 This jumper allows you to enable or to enable the internal USB connector, CONN1, while it is needed. If the CONN1 is used, the USB1 will be disabled automatically. If the CONN1 not being used, please keep J3 at disabling status.

  • Page 23: Ram Module Configuration

    Installation Procedures RAM Module Configuration The mainboard provides two onboard DIMM sockets allowing 3.3V (unbuf- fered) SDRAM DIMM modules. Either 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB DIMM can be installed on these two sockets. The maximum total memory supported is up to 1GB.

  • Page 24: Install The Cpu

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. Install the DIMM straight down into the DIMM slot with both hands. The clip on both ends of the DIMM slot will close up to hold the DIMM in place when the DIMM touches the slot’s bottom.

  • Page 25: Install Expansion Cards

    Installation Procedures CAUTION: 1. Always turn the system power off before installing or removing any device. 2. Always observe static electricity precautions. See “Handling Pre- cautions” at the start of this manual. 3. Inserting the chip incorrectly may damage the chip. To install the CPU, do the following: Lift the lever on the side of the CPU socket.
  • Page 26 CE31-A Mainboard Manual CAUTION: Make sure to unplug the power supply when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the mainboard and expansioncards. Always observe static electricity precautions.

  • Page 27: Connect Devices

    Installation Procedures Secure the board with the mounting screw removed in Step 2. Make sure that the card has been placed evenly and completely into the expansion slot. Replace the computer system’s cover. Setup the BIOS if necessary. Install the necessary software drivers for the expansion card. 5).

  • Page 28: Ide Hdd Device Connectors: Primary, Secondary

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual IDE HDD Device Connectors: PRIMARY, SECONDARY These two connectors are used for your IDE hard disk drives, CD drives, LS- 120|drives, or IDE ZIP drives. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin 1.

  • Page 29: Cpu Fan Connector: Fan1

    Installation Procedures CPU Fan Connector: FAN1 This connector is linked to the CPU fan. When the system is in suspend mode, the CPU fan will turn off; when it reverts back to full–on mode, the fan will turn back on. Please refer to the CPU fan installation manual for more information. Wake-On-LAN Connector: WOL This 3-pin connector allows the remote LAN server to wake up the system with a LAN card installed.

  • Page 30: Front Panel Block Connector

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual Front Panel Block Connector This block connector concludes the connectors for linking with IDE LED, power LED, remote power button, message LED, suspend button, reset but- ton and speaker on the front panel of the system case. Please identify polari- ties of plug wires for the case speaker and LEDs.

  • Page 31: Pci Audio Card Connector: Sb_Link

    Installation Procedures Speaker (F) is connected with the case speaker. IDE LED (G) is connected IDE device indicator. This LED will blink when the hard disk drives are activated. PCI Audio Card Connector: SB_LINK This 6-pin male connector allows you to connect to your Creative ’s sound Ò...

  • Page 32: Ps/2 Keyboard And Mouse Connector: Kb, Ms

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector: KB, MS These two 6-pin female connectors are used for your PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. Universal Serial Bus Connectors: USB0, USB1, CONN1 These two connectors that integrated on the edge of the board are used for linking with USB peripheral devices.

  • Page 33: Printer Connector: Lpt

    Installation Procedures Printer Connector: LPT This 25-pin D-Sub female connector is attached to your printer. Serial Port Connectors: COM1, COM2 COM1 (9-pin D-sub male connector) and COM2 (9-pin male connector) allow you to connect with your devices that use serial ports, such as a serial mouse or a modem.

  • Page 34: Joystick/Midi Connector: Game

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual Joystick/MIDI Connector: GAME This 15-pin female connector allows you to connect game joysticks or game pads for playing games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing audio. Audio I/O Jacks: L_OUT, L_IN, MIC_IN L_OUT can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speakers.
  • Page 35 Installation Procedures Video Graphics Accelerator Connector: VGA This 15-pin female D-sub connector is connected to your display monitor. 2 - 23...
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  • Page 37: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup The mainboard comes with the Award BIOS chip that contains the ROM Setup information of your system. This chip serves as an interface between the processor and the rest of the mainboard’s components. This section explains the information contained in the Setup program and tells you how to modify the settings according to your system configuration.

  • Page 38: Standard Cmos Setup

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual Standard CMOS Setup The Standard CMOS Setup screen is displayed above. Each item may have one or more option settings. The system BIOS automatically detects memory size, thus no changes are necessary. 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 39: Software Turbo Speed

    BIOS Setup Software Turbo Speed The BIOS supports Software Turbo Speed feature. Instead of pressing the Turbo Speed Button on the front panel, simply press the Alt, Ctrl, and + keys at the same time to enable the Turbo Speed feature; and press the Alt, Ctrl, and - keys at the same time to disable the feature.
  • Page 40 CE31-A Mainboard Manual Quick Power On Self Test When enabled, allows the BIOS to bypass the extensive memory test. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled. Boot From LAN First This feature makes the system bootable by the remote server via LAN.
  • Page 41 BIOS Setup Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) This feature is available only if the above item, Typematic Rate Setting, is set at Enabled. Sets the rate of a character repeat when the key is held down. The options are: 6 (Default), 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30. Typematic Delay (Msec) This feature is available only if the item, Typematic Rate Setting, is set at Enabled.

  • Page 42: Chipset Features Setup

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual Report No FDD For WIN 95 When the field under the Standard CMOS Setup Menu for Drive A and/or Drive B is set at None, users must set this field is set at Yes for it to function properly.
  • Page 43 BIOS Setup The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled. Memory Hole at 15M-16M When set at Enabled, the memory hole at the 15MB address will be relo- cated to the 15-16MB address range of the ISA cycle when the CPU access the 15-16MB address area.
  • Page 44 CE31-A Mainboard Manual Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Set this field at Enabled to allow auto detection of DIMM clock speed. The options are: Enabled (Default), Disabled. Spread Spectrum This feature is used to set the spread Spectrum to be center spread type or down spread type.

  • Page 45: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup Power Management Setup Power Management This item allows you to adjust the power management features. Select Disable for disabling global power management features. Select User De- fine for configuring your own power management features. Min Saving initiates all predefined timers in their minimum values. Min Saving, on the other hand, initiates maximum values.
  • Page 46 CE31-A Mainboard Manual Video Off Method The option V/H SYNC+Blank allows the BIOS to blank off screen display by turning off the V-Sync and H-Sync signals sent from add-on VGA card. DPMS Supported allows the BIOS to blank off screen display by your add-on VGA card which supports DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling function).
  • Page 47 BIOS Setup Suspend Mode When disabled, the system will not enter Suspend mode. The specified time option defines the idle time the system takes before it enters Suspend mode. The options are: Disable (Default), 10 Sec, 1, 10, 30 Min, 1, 2, 4 Hour. HDD Ports Activity When the HDD access occurs, it will make the system resume from the low power mode if set at Enabled.
  • Page 48 CE31-A Mainboard Manual Wake On Ring An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state. The settings are: Enabled (Default), Disabled. Wake On Lan When set at Enabled, an input signal comes from the other client/server on the LAN awakes the system from a soft off state if connected over LAN.

  • Page 49: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configuration Slot 1/2/3 Use IRQ No. Some PCI devices would need to use an IRQ on the PCI bus. Selecting Auto allows the PCI controller to automatically allocate an IRQ. The options are: Auto (default); 3 to 5; 7; 9 to 12; 14; 15. Resources Controlled By If set at Auto, the BIOS arranges all system resources.

  • Page 50: Load Bios Defaults

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual Load BIOS Defaults BIOS defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. The OEM manufacturer may change the defaults through MODBIN before the binary image burns into the ROM. Load Setup Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

  • Page 51: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Internal PCI/IDE This feature allows you to enable or disable onchip IDE channels. The options are: Both (Default), Primary, Secondary, Disabled. IDE Primary Master PIO Allows an automatic or a manual configuration of the PCI primary IDE hard disk (master) mode.
  • Page 52 CE31-A Mainboard Manual Primary Master UltraDMA Allows you to select the first PCI IDE channel of the first master hard disk mode or to detect it by the BIOS if the hard disk supports UDMA (Ultra DMA, faster than DMA). The options are: Auto (Default), Disabled.
  • Page 53 BIOS Setup KB Power ON Password Allows you to set up to 5 alphanumeric characters use in powering-on the system. To set password, set the above item POWER ON Function to Password, then using the keyboard’s down arrow key move cursor to this item KB Power ON Password and press the <Enter>...
  • Page 54 CE31-A Mainboard Manual Onboard Parallel Port Allows you to select from a given set of parameters if the parallel port uses the onboard I/O controller. The options are: 378/IRQ7 (Default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled. Parallel Port Mode Allows you connect with an advanced printer.

  • Page 55: Supervisor/User Password

    BIOS Setup Supervisor/User Password To enable the Supervisor/User passwords, select the item from the Standard CMOS Setup. You will be prompted to create your own password. Type your password up to eight characters and press Enter. You will be asked to confirm the password.

  • Page 56: Exit Without Saving

    CE31-A Mainboard Manual Exit without Saving If you select this feature, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to allow you to exit the setup utility without saving CMOS modifica- tions: Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? 3 - 20...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Faqs

    Chapter 4 FAQs General FAQs How do I know my BIOS version? Spot it on the boot screen, click [Pause/Break] button to write it down. How to install a PS/2 mouse? Enable PS/2 in Advanced Setup (AMI BIOS).There is a label on the board which points to pin number one when connecting the PS/2 mouse adapter on the board.
  • Page 58 CE31-A Mainboard Manual My FIC Pentium-based motherboard PCI 2.1-compliant? Yes. All FIC Pentium-based motherboards are PCI 2.1-compliant. How do I know which FLASH chip I have? Partially remove the sticker from the chip and see the name of the manufac- turer.
  • Page 59 Where can I get the drivers for PCI set motherboards? FIC motherboards are based on Intel® and VIA® chipsets, who also make the drivers. To download drivers you need, visit Drivers and Utilities Page. There you will see links to FAQs and other Web sites that explain in detail how to install the drivers.
  • Page 60 CE31-A Mainboard Manual Why not update BIOS? In 90% of cases, a BIOS update is released to address a problem with a particular piece of hardware or software.Therefore, the new BIOS gives the system some new (different) parameters to work with. Newer BIOS'es con- tain all fixes from previous versions.

  • Page 61: Bios Faqs

    README file and read it first. For more information about, please visit FIC Online at www.fic.com.tw. Downloading BIOS File Format a bootable system diskette, visit the FIC website at www.fic.com.tw. Click BIOS/Drivers Update item under BIOS group, then select the BIOS file you need. Download it to your bootable diskette.
  • Page 62 When I try to flash BIOS I get an error message saying about a wrong part number. Why? Flash EPROM ("BIOS") chips used on FIC motherboards vary (Intel, AMD, Fujitsu, etc.). As far as this problem is concerned, there are two possible reasons: a) you may have used a wrong BIOS or flash utility.

  • Page 63: Windows 98 Faqs

    This problem is caused by incorrect assignment of IRQ by Microsoft(r) Windows98. MiniPort driver released by VIA reassigns these IRQs. The driver has not been relased by FIC yet but it can be found on the FIC FTP server. Drivers approved by FIC can be downloaded from Drivers and Utilities page.

  • Page 64: Windows 95 Faqs

    How can I know if a software (example: WindowsNT) is compatible with FIC motherboards? Each FIC motherboard is tested with a variety of operating systems and applications. Compatibility reports are published every time new model or updated model of a motherboard is released.Compatibility reports can be downloaded from individual motherboard support pages or from the FIC FTP Server (opens in a new window).

  • Page 65: Intel Cpu Faqs

    Windows95 shows an exclamation mark next to USB device on my motherboard. Is there any driver that canhelp me? The only reason why you can see that Exclamation mark on USB serial Bus & PCI Bridge is that Windows95 didn't support it. You will need to install its drivers to fix it.
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