SOLTEK SL-54A2-S Manual

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  • Page 1 Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. Soltek Computer Inc. is not responsible for printing or clerical errors. Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Soltek Computer Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Introduction --------------------------------------- 1 Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 CPU ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 Chipset -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 L2 Cache ------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 Main Memory ----------------------------------------------------------- 1 BIOS ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 I/O Function ------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Other Functions --------------------------------------------------------- 2 Mainboard Setting for Pentium MMX-166----------------------------- 3 Chapter 2: Hardware Setup ---------------------------------- 4 JP7: CPU VCore Voltage Setting----------------------------------------- 4 Voltage Settings --------------------------------------------------------- 4...
  • Page 3 Intel Pentium Ð 180/200 CPUs ------------------------------- 11 Cyrix 6x86 CPUs ----------------------------------------------------------- 12 CPU 2.0X Clock Setting (Red Caps) ------------------------------ 12 Cyrix 6x86 Ð PR120+/PR133+/PR150+/PR166+/PR200+ CPUs ----- 12 AMD CPUs ------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 AMD K5 Ð PR75/PR90/PR100/PR120/PR133 CPUs (Red Caps) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 AMD K5 Ð...
  • Page 4 Integrated Peripherals ---------------------------------------------------- 40 Supervisor/User Password ---------------------------------------------- 43 IDE HDD Auto Detection ------------------------------------------------ 44 Save & Exit Setup ---------------------------------------------------------- 44 Exit Without Saving ------------------------------------------------------- 44 Contents v...
  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features 1. Supports Intel Pentium P54C/MMX (P55C) CPUs at 75 ~ 233 MHz 2. Supports Cyrix 6x86(L) CPUs at PR120 + ~ PR200 + MHz, 6x86MX (M2) Ð PR166 + ~ PR266 + MHz 3. Supports AMD K5: PR75 ~ PR200 and K6: 166 ~ 366 CPUs 4.
  • Page 7: Bios

    BIOS 1. AWARD Plug and Play BIOS 2. Supports Advanced Power Management Function 3. Flash Memory for easy upgrade I/O Function 1. Integrated USB (Universal Serial Bus) controller with two USB ports. 2. Supports 2 IDE channels with 4IDE devices (including 120MB IDE floppy) 3.
  • Page 8: Mainboard Setting For Pentium Mmx-166

    Mainboard Setting for Pentium MMX-166 The settings of the following figure is for the Pentium MMX- 166 with the 256K cache. To get the best cooling effect, make sure that the airflow from the CPU fan is facing the heatsink. (MMX is dual voltage CPU, do not use this setting if CPU is not MMX or 6x86L.) 8042...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2 Hardware Setup JP7: CPU V Voltage Setting Core Voltage Settings Core Core Core Core Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage 2.8V 3.2V 2.0V 2.4V K6Ð233 6x86L (or higher) 2.9V 2.1V 3.3V 2.5V K6Ð166/200 K6Ð233 6x86MX (or higher) 2.2V 2.6V 3.0V 3.4V 3.5V Pentium...
  • Page 10: Intel Pentium Mmx Cpus Settings

    INTEL Pentium MMX CPUs Settings Intel Pentium MMX–166/200/233 COIL Power Circuit (2.8V) COIL JP16 JP10 JP11 Pentium Pentium MMX–166/66 Pentium MMX–200/66 Pentium MMX–233/66 JP16 JP16 JP16 JP10 JP10 JP10 JP11 JP11 JP11 Figure 2Ð1. CPU Type Configuration Note: INTEL Pentium MMX (P55C) is a dual voltage CPU. JP7 must be set correctly (refer to page 4).
  • Page 11: Amd K6 Cpu Settings

    AMD K6 CPU Settings AMD K6–166/200/233 AMD K6–166/200 AMD K6–233 (Note) (2.9V) (3.2V) (2.1V) COIL Power Circuit COIL JP16 JP10 JP11 AMD K6–166/66 AMD K6–200/66 AMD K6–233/66 JP16 JP16 JP16 JP10 JP10 JP10 JP11 JP11 JP11 Figure 2Ð2. CPU Type Configuration Note: 1.
  • Page 12: Amd K6 Cpu Settings

    AMD K6 CPU Settings AMD K6–266/300/333/366 AMD K6–266/300/333/366 (Note) (3.2V) (2.1V) COIL Power Circuit COIL JP16 JP10 JP11 AMD K6–266/66 AMD K6–333/66 JP16 JP16 AMD K6–300/66 JP10 JP10 AMD K6–366/66 JP11 JP11 JP16 JP16 JP10 JP10 JP11 JP11 Figure 2Ð3. CPU Type Configuration Note: 1.
  • Page 13: Cyrix 6X86Mx (M2) Settings

    Cyrix 6x86MX (M2) Settings Cyrix 6x86MX (M2) – PR166/200/233 6x86MX – PR150/200/233 6x86MX – PR166 COIL Power Circuit (2.9V) COIL JP16 6x86MX – PR266 JP10 JP11 Cyrix 6x86MX 6x86MX–PR150 6x86MX–PR166 6x86MX–PR200 6x86MX–PR233 6x86MX–PR266 JP16 JP16 JP16 JP16 JP16 JP10 JP10 JP10 JP10 JP10...
  • Page 14: Cyrix 6X86L Cpus Setting

    Cyrix 6x86L CPUs Setting Cyrix 6x86L – PR120 + /PR133 + /PR150 + /PR166 + /PR200 + CPUs Cyrix 6x86L – PR120 + /50 Cyrix 6x86L – PR133 + /55 COIL Power Circuit (2.8V) COIL Cyrix 6x86L – PR150 + /60 JP16 JP10 JP11...
  • Page 15: Intel Pentium Cpus

    Intel Pentium CPUs CPU 1.5X Clock Setting (Red Caps) Intel Pentium – 75/90/100 CPUs Pentium – 75/50 COIL Power Circuit (3.52V) COIL Pentium – 90/60 JP16 JP10 JP11 Pentium Pentium – 100/66 Figure 2Ð6. CPU Type Configuration CPU 2.0X Clock Setting (Red Caps) Intel Pentium –...
  • Page 16: Cpu 2.5X Clock Setting (Red Caps)

    CPU 2.5X Clock Setting (Red Caps) Intel Pentium – 150/166 CPUs Pentium – 150/60 COIL Power Circuit (3.52V) COIL Pentium – 166/66 JP16 JP10 JP11 Pentium Figure 2Ð8. CPU Type Configuration CPU 3.0X Clock Setting (Red Caps) Intel Pentium – 180/200 CPUs Pentium –...
  • Page 17: Cyrix 6X86 Cpus

    Cyrix 6x86 CPUs CPU 2.0X Clock Setting (Red Caps) Cyrix 6x86 – PR120 + /PR133 + /PR150 + /PR166 + /PR200 + CPUs Cyrix 6x86– PR120 + /50 Cyrix 6x86 – PR133 + /55 COIL Power Circuit (3.52V) COIL Cyrix 6x86 – PR150 + /60 JP16 JP10 JP11...
  • Page 18: Amd Cpus

    AMD CPUs AMD K5 – PR75/PR90/PR100/PR120/PR133 CPUs (Red Caps) K5 – PR75/50 COIL Power Circuit (3.52V) COIL K5–PR90/60 (ID=0x50) JP16 K5–PR120/60 (ID=0x51) JP10 AMD K5 JP11 1.5x clock K5–PR100/66 (ID=0x50) K5–PR133/66 (ID=0x51) Figure 2Ð11. CPU Type Configuration AMD K5 – PR150/PR166 CPUs (Red Caps) K5 –...
  • Page 19: System Memory Configuration

    System Memory Configuration This 82430VX motherboard supports 72-pin SIMMs of 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB to form a memory size between 8MB to 128MB. Follow the chart below to install the memory modules. Bank 0 Bank 1 SIMM 3 & 4 or 6 SIMM 1 &...
  • Page 20: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings JP10, JP11, JP16: Bus Ratio Select Set these jumpers according to your CPU clock. JP16, JP16, Ratio Ratio JP10, JP10, JP11 JP11 4.0X + 1.5X/3.5X* (default) 4.5X + 2.0X 5.0X + 2.5X 5.5X + 3.0X *: This setting is 3.5X if using for MMX/K6; +: For K6 only. Notice that the color of the cap is RED.
  • Page 21: Jp6: Clear Cmos Data

    JP6: Clear CMOS Data Clear the CMOS memory by shorting this jumper momentarily; then remove the cap to retain new settings. COMS Data Clear Data Retain Data (default) –...
  • Page 22: Jp2, Jp3, Jp4: External Bus Frequency Select

    JP2, JP3, JP4: External Bus Frequency Select These 3 jumpers tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU. Set these jumpers as shown, according to the CPUÕs internal clock speed. Settings Settings 50MHz 66MHz (default) 55MHz 75MHz 60MHz Notice that the color of the cap is RED.
  • Page 23: Connectors

    Connectors KB1: Keyboard Connector A 5-pin female DIN keyboard connector is located at the upper right corner of the motherboard. Plug the keyboard jack direct to this connector. MS1: PS/2 Mouse Connector Attach PS/2 mouse cable to this 6-pin connector. Keyboard Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector...
  • Page 24: Prt: Parallel Port

    PRT: Parallel Port The system board provides a 2x13-pin parallel port connector, PRT. Attach parallel port cable to this connector. COM1 /COM2: Serial Port Connectors The system board has two 2x5-pin serial port connectors, COM1 and COM2. Attach COM1/COM2 cables to these connectors.
  • Page 25: Fdc: Floppy Drive Connector

    FDC: Floppy Drive Connector The system board has a 2x17-pin floppy drive connector, FDC. Connect one end of a floppy drive cable to this connector and the other end to a floppy drive. IDE1/IDE2: Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors The system board has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides for two HDD connectors, IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary).
  • Page 26: Power Connector

    Power Connector The power connector has two 6-pin male header connectors. Plug the dual connectors from the power directly onto the board connector while making sure the black leads are in the center. Power Connector – Hardware Installation 21...
  • Page 27: Ide Led Activity Light: (J1 Pin1Ð4)

    IDE LED Activity Light: (J1 pin1–4) This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case. Infrared Port Module Connector (J1 pin6–10) The system board provides a 5-pin infrared connectorÑIR1 as an optional module for wireless transmitting and receiving.
  • Page 28 – HD/LED IR CON HD/LED IR CON Power LED T/LED Power LED T/LED Reset Keylock Reset Keylock HD/LED IR CON 9 10 12 13 14 15 9 10 11 12 14 15 Power Turbo Reset Keylock Hardware Installation 23...
  • Page 29: Usb1: Usb Connector

    USB1: USB Connector This jumper connects to the USB cable to provide USB device. –...
  • Page 30: J1 Switch Signal Summary

    J1 Switch Signal Summary Signal Description HDD LED Connector HDD LED Signal HDD LED Signal N.C. No Connection Infrared Transmit Signal Infrared Connector Infrared Receive Signal (low speed) Infrared Receive Signal (high speed) N.C. No Connection N.C. No Connection SMI Signal Hardware Installation 25...
  • Page 31: J2 Switch Signal Summary

    J2 Switch Signal Summary Signal Description Speaker Signal Speaker Connector No Connection Ground Reset Switch Reset Signal Ground N.C. No Connection Power LED Connector No Connection Ground Keylock Connector Keylock Signal N.C. No Connection Turbo LED Connector Turbo LED Connector Ground Power Connector Description...
  • Page 32: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup This 82430VX motherboard comes with the AWARD BIOS from AWARD Software Inc. Enter the Award BIOS programÕs Main Menu as follows: 1. Turn on or reboot the system. After a series of diagnostic checks, the following message will appear: PRESS <DEL>...
  • Page 33: Standard Cmos Setup

    3. Using one of the arrows on your keyboard to select an option and press <Enter>. Modify the system parameters to reflect the options installed in the system. 4. You may return to the Main Menu anytime by press <ESC> . 5.
  • Page 34 A short description of screen options follows: Set the current date and time. Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Primary This field records the specifications (Secondary) for all non-SCSI hard disk drives Master/Slave installed in your system. Refer to the respective documentation on how to install the drivers.
  • Page 35: Bios Features Setup

    BIOS Features Setup BIOS Features Setup allows you to improve your system performance or set up some system features according to your preference. Run the BIOS Features Setup as follows: 1. Choose ÒBIOS FEATURES SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options appears. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS BIOS FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
  • Page 36 A short description of screen options follows: CPU Internal Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled. This option allows you to Cache enable or disable the CPUÕs internal cache. External Cache Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled. This option allows you to enable or disable the external cache memory.
  • Page 37 Choose Normal or Fast (default). Gate A20 Option This option allows the RAM to access the memory above 1MB by using the fast gate A20 line. Typematic Rate Choose Enabled or Disabled (default). Enable this option to Setting adjust the keystroke repeat rate. Typematic Rate Range between 6 (default) and 30 (Chars/Sec)
  • Page 38: Chipset Features Setup

    Chipset Features Setup Chipset Features Setup changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control the system options. Run the Chipset Features Setup as follows: 1. Choose ÒCHIPSET FEATURES SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options appears. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
  • Page 39 Use the default setting. This option DRAM RAS# Precharge Time allows you to determine the number of the CPU clocks allocated for the RAS to accumulate/charge it before the DRAM is refreshed. Default is 6. DRAM R/W Leadoff Timing Fast RAS To CAS Use the default setting.
  • Page 40 8 Bit I/O Recovery This delay happens when the CPU is Time Select Item running so much faster than the I/O bus that the CPU must be delayed 16 Bit I/O Recovery to allow for the completion of the Time Select Item I/O.
  • Page 41: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup Power Management Setup sets the systemÕs power saving functions. 1. Choose ÒPOWER MANAGEMENT SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options appears. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. ** Power Down & Resume Events ** Power Management : Disabled IRQ 3...
  • Page 42 Video Off Method Choose Blank , DPMS, or V/H Sync+Blank (default). You can chose either DPMS or V/H Sync+Blank when the monitor has the Green function. You need to choose Blank when the monitor has neither the Green function. MODEM Use IRQ Assign the IRQ number to the modem which is being used so that the ring signal can wakeup the system.
  • Page 43: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    PnP/PCI Configuration Setup PnP/PCI Configuration Setup configures the PCI bus slots. Run the Chipset Features Setup as follows: 1. Choose ÒPnP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options appears. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
  • Page 44: Load Setup Defaults

    Choose Enabled or Disabled Reset Configuration Data (default). Disabled means to retain PnP configuration data in BIOS and Enabled means to reset PnP configuration data in BIOS. IRQ-x assigned to Legacy ISA: Manually assigns DMA-x assigned to IRQ/DMA to device. PCI/ISA PnP: BIOS assigns IRQ/DMA to device automatically.
  • Page 45: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control system options in the computer. 1. Choose ÒINTEGRATED PERIPHERALSÓ from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options appears. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
  • Page 46 Choose Auto (default) or Mode 0~4. IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO The BIOS will detect the HDD Mode IDE Secondary type automatically when you choose Auto. You need to set to a Master/Slave PIO lower mode than Auto when your hard disk becomes unstable. On-Chip Primary/ Enabled (default): Turn on the Secondary PCI IDE...
  • Page 47 Choose Auto (default), 3F8/IRQ4 , Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, or Disabled. UART 2 Mode Choose Standard (default), ASKIR, or HPSIR. IR Function Choose Half (default), or Full. Duplex* Half: DoesnÕt transmit and receive activities at the same time. Full: Transmit and receive activities at the same time.
  • Page 48: Supervisor/User Password

    3. Press <ESC> and follow the screen instructions to save or disregard your settings. Supervisor/User Password These two options allows you to set your system passwords. Normally, supervisor has a higher right to change the CMOS setup option than the user. The way to set up the passwords for both Supervisor and User are as follow: 1.
  • Page 49: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    IDE HDD Auto Detection IDE HDD Auto Detection detects the parameters of an IDE hard disk drive and automatically enters them to the Standard CMOS Setup screen. The screen will ask you to select a specific hard disk for Primary Master after you select this option. If you accept a hard disk detected by the BIOS, you can enter ÒYÓ...

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