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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. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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  • Page 1 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 1.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: − This device may not cause harmful interference, and − This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations.
  • Page 3 “Diode Thermique” fonctionne correctement. Chipset Le chipset sur SV400 comprend le KT400 Northbridge et VT8235 Southbridge basés sur une architecture novatrice et dimensionnable avec une fiabilité et des performances prouvées. Quelques-unes des caractéristiques avancées des chipsets sont: •...
  • Page 4 Chaque logement supporte jusqu’à 1 Go avec une capacité maximum totale de 3 Go. Graphiques La SV400 inclus un logement AGP qui offre huit fois la bande passante des spécifications AGP d’origine. L’AGP 3.0 (8xAGP) offre une amélioration significative de performances accompagnée d’améliorations de fonctionnalités sur l’AGP2.0.
  • Page 5 E/S Intégrées La carte mère possède un jeu complet de ports d’E/S et de connecteurs: • Deux ports PS/2 pour souris et clavier • Deux ports série • Un port parallèle • Quatre ports USB • Un port 1394a (optionnel) •...
  • Page 6 Athlon XP oder höher wird empfohlen, damit die Funktion „Thermische Diode” richtig funktioniert. Chipsatz Der Chipsatz des SV400 enthält KT400 Northbridge und VT8235 Southbridge, die auf einer innovativen und skalierbaren Architektur mit bewiesener Zuverlässigkeit und Leistung basieren. Einige der modernen Eigenschaften des Chipsatzes: •...
  • Page 7 Jeder Steckplatz unterstützt bis zu 1 GB mit einer Gesamtkapazität von 3 GB Grafik Das SV400 verfügt über einen AGP-Steckplatz, der gegenüber der ursprünglichen AGP-Spezifikation über die achtfache Bandbreite verfügt. AGP 3.0 (8xAGP) bietet gegenüber AGP 2.0 eine erhebliche Leistungssteigerung und verbesserte Features.
  • Page 8 Integrierte I/O Das Mainboard verfügt über einen kompletten Satz von I/O- Schnittstellen und Anschlüssen: • Zwei PS/2-Schnittstellen für Maus und Tastatur • Zwei serielle Schnittstellen • Eine parallele Schnittstelle • Vier USB-Anschlüsse • Ein 1394a-Anschluss (optional) • Eine LAN-Schnittstelle (optional) •...
  • Page 9 XP o superiore per garantire il funzionamento corretto della funzione “Diodo termico”. Chipset Il chipset SV400 è composto dai chipset Northbrigde KT400 e Southbridge VT8235 basati su un’architettura innovativa e facilmente espandibile dall’affidabilità e dalle prestazioni dimostrate Alcune delle caratteristiche avanzate del chipset sono: •...
  • Page 10 (condiviso), centrale/bassi (condivisi), e jack MIC per fornire un’uscita a 6 canali audio. Opzioni di La scheda SV400 presente cinque slot PCI a 32 bit, uno slot espansione AGP (compatibile solamente con la scheda 4x AGP 1,5V) ed uno slot CNR (Communications and Networking Riser).
  • Page 11 Inizializza I/O La scheda madre è dotata da una serie completa di porte e connettori I/O: • Due porte PS/2 per tastiera e mouse • Due porte seriali • Una porta parallela • Quattro porte USB • Una porta 1394 (opzionale) •...
  • Page 12 “Diodo Termal” trabajará adecuadamente. Chipset El chipset en SV400 incluye la KT400 Northbridge y VT8235 Southbridge las cuales se basan en una arquitectura innovadora y escalada con probada fidelidad y realización. Algunas de las características avanzadas del chipset son: •...
  • Page 13 Cada ranura permite hasta 1 GB con una capacidad máxima total de 3 GB Gráficas La SV400 incluye una ranura AGP que provee ocho tiempos de amplitud de la especificación original AGP. La AGP 3.0 (8xAGP) ofrece un aumento significante en funcionamiento junto con características mejoradas para AGP2.0.
  • Page 14 I/O Integrado El tablero principal tiene un set completo de puertos de Entrada/Salida y conectores: • Dos puertos PS/2 para ratón y teclado • Un puerto de serie • Un puerto paralelo • Cuatro puertos USB • Un puerto 1394a (opcional) •...
  • Page 15 • 200/266/333 MHzフロントサイドバス(FSB)をサポー トします • AMD Athlon Duron、Athlon、Athlon XPプロセッサ収納 可能です メモ: "Thermal Diode" 機能を正しく作動させるため に、AMD Athlon XP以上、または高レベルCPUのご 使用をお勧めします。 チップセット SV400のチップセットには、最新且つ拡張性あるアーキテクチ ャを採用し、高い安定性およびパフォーマンスを兼ね備えた KT400 Northbridge及びVT8235 Southbridgeが含まれます。チッ プセットには次の特徴があります: • 独立したアドレス、データ、およびスヌープ・インター フェースをサポート • Athlon CPU のアドレス・バスおよびデータ・バスでの 200/166/133/100 MHz DDR (Double Data Rate) 転送レー トをサポート...
  • Page 16 AC’ 97 AC’ 97 オーディオコーデックはAC’ 97 2.2 仕様に適合し オーディオコーデ たもので、PC2001要求を満たし、S/PDIF Outに対応してい ック ます。また、内蔵バッファと内部PLLを搭載しています。この ほかに、背面用アナログスイッチ (共有)、ライン入力ジャ ック (共有)、中央/ベース (共有)、6チャンネル出力オーデ ィオ用MICジャックなどを備えています。 拡張オプション SV400には5つの32ビットPCIスロット、APGスロット (1.5V 4x AGPカードのみ対応) とCNR (通信及びネットワーキングラ イザ) スロットが搭載されています。 SV400は、33/66/100/133 MB/秒の転送速度でUltra DMAバス マスタリングに対応しています。 オンボードLAN VT6103はカテゴリ5案シールド、Type 1 シールド、光ファイ (オプション) バーケーブルを使ったEthernet 10BASE-Tと100BASE-TXの ための物理レイヤーです。...
  • Page 17 統合の入出力ポー このメインボードにはフルーセットのI/Oポートおよびコネク ト タが搭載しています。 • 2つのマウスおよびキーボード向けPS/2ポート • 2つのシリアルポート • 1つのパラレルポート • 4つのUSBポート • 1つの1394aポート(オプション) • LANポート x 1 (オプション) • マイクロフォンやラインイン、ラインアウト向けのオーデ ィオジャック BIOS 本メインボードは次のシステム機能を含めた設定をすること ファームウェア ができるAward BIOSを採用しています: • 電源管理 • Wake-up警告 • CPUパラメータおよびメモリのタイミング • CPUおよびメモリのタイミング その他に、各種プロセッサクロック速度のパラメータを設定 することができます。 xvii...
  • Page 18 품목 목록 다음 품목들이 메인보드 패키지에 모두 포함되어 있는지 확인해 보십시오: 표준 품목 • 메인 보드 1개 • 디스켓 드라이브 리본 케이블 1개 • IDE 드라이브 리본 케이블 1개 • 자동 설치 소프트웨어 지원 CD 1개 • 뒷패널 I/O 실드 1개 •...
  • Page 19 (공유), 중앙/베이스 (공유), 및 6 채널 오디오 출력 용 MIC 잭을 위한 아날로그 스위치를 포함한다. 확장 옵션 SV400 에는 5 개의 32-bit PCI 슬롯, 1 개의 AGP 슬롯 (1.5V AGP 카드만), CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) 슬롯이 있다. SV400 는 전송 속도 33/66/100/133 MB/sec 의 Ultra DMA 버스...
  • Page 20 • LAN 포트 1 개(선택 사항) • 마이크 용 오디오 잭, line-in 과 line-out BIOS 이 메인보드는 Award BIOS 를 사용하여 사용자는 다음과 같 펌웨어 은 시스템 기능을 구성할 수 있다: • 전원 관리 • 기상 알람 • CPU 파라미터 •...
  • Page 21 本主機板採用了具有下列功能之AMD 462針Socket A: • 支援高達200/266/333 MHz之系統匯流排(FSB) • 支援AMD Athlon Duron, Athlon, 及 Athlon XP 處理器 註解: 建議使用AMD Athlon XP或更高等級之CPU, 以確保過熱保護電路(Thermal Diode)之功能 運作正常。 晶片組 本SV400主機板搭載了KT400北橋 及VT8235南橋晶片組,採 行了創新且具擴充性之架構,可提供您滿足之穩定性及效能。 本晶片組的特點包含如下: • 支援獨立性定址、資料及資料檢索介面 • 支援高達200/166/133/100 MHz DDR (Double Data Rate, 雙 倍速資料傳輸) 之Athlon CPU 位址和數據匯流排傳輸 •...
  • Page 22 AC’ 97 配備之AC’ 97音效解碼/編碼器採用了AC’ 97 2.2 規格,該規 音效解碼/編碼器 格符合PC2001規格要求並支援S/PDIF輸出。同時,本解碼/編碼 器也具有內建緩衝器和內裝PLL。在功能上,尚包括:支援後聲 道輸出(共用)、外部音源輸入(共用)、center/bass(共用)、以及可 輸出6聲道音效之麥克風接頭。 擴充 SV400 配備有5個32-位元 PCI插槽、1個 AGP插槽(僅支援1.5 選項 伏特電壓規格之4x AGP卡)及 CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) 插槽。 此外,SV400也支援Ultra DMA 匯流排主控功能,可提供33/66/ 100/133 MB/sec之傳輸速率。 內建網路功能 VT6103係為乙太10BASE-T 和 100BASE-TX之實體層元件, 使用 Category 5(速率100 Mbps) 無遮蔽式雙絞線, Type (選購)
  • Page 23 BIOS 韌體 本主機板使用了Award BIOS ,使用者可藉此對包括下列之系統 功能進行設定: • 電源管理功能 • 喚醒警示功能 • CPU參數 • CPU及記憶體時序 本BIOS也可用以設定各種有關處理器時脈的參數。 xxiii...
  • Page 24 支持 200/266/333 MHz 前端总线 (FSB) • 支持 AMD Duron、Athlon 和 Athlon XP 处理器 说明:建议您使用 AMD Athlon XP 或更高频率的处理 器,以确保能够正常使用“Thermal Diode” 功能。 芯片组 SV400 上芯片组包括 KT400 北桥和 VT8235 南桥,它基于一 种新型的、可扩展的架构,能提供已经证明的可靠性和高性 能。 此芯片组具有以下一些高级功能: • 支持独立地址、数据和窥探接口 • Athlon CPU 地址和数据总线上 200/166/133/100 MHz DDR(双数据传输率)传输...
  • Page 25 Codec S/PDIF Out。它还带有一个内置的缓冲器和一个内部 PLL。功 能包括支持后端模拟开关(共享)、线入插孔(共享)、中置 /低音(共享)和 MIC 插孔以输出 6 声道音频。 扩展选项 SV400 具有 5 个 32 位 PCI 插槽、1 个 AGP(仅支持 1.5V 4x AGP 卡) 插槽和 1 个 CNR(通信网络转接)插槽。 SV400 支持 Ultra DMA 总线控制,传输速率可达 33/66/100/ 133 MB/sec。 Onboard LAN VT6103 是一种物理层设备,可用于使用 5 类非屏蔽线、1 (可选)...
  • Page 26: Table Of Contents

    Preface Features and Packing List Translations CHAPTER 1 Introducing the Mainboard Introduction ....................1 Checklist .....................1 Standard Items ....................1 Features .....................2 Choosing a Computer Case ...............4 Mainboard Components ................5 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mainboard Safety Precautions..................7 Quick Guide ....................7 Installing the Mainboard in a Case..............8 Checking Jumper Settings ................8 Setting Jumpers ....................
  • Page 27 Starting Setup ....................26 Updating the BIOS ..................27 Using BIOS ....................28 Standard CMOS Features ................28 Advanced BIOS Setup................... 30 Advanced Chipset Setup................33 Integrated Peripherals ..................37 Power Management Setup ................42 PNP/PCI Configurations................46 PC Health Status.................... 47 Frequency/Voltage Control................
  • Page 28: Introducing The Mainboard

    AC97 link compatible sound system and full System Management Bus (SMBus) interface. The SV400 is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports, such as dual channel IDE interfaces, a floppy controller, two high-speed serial port, an EPP/ECP capable bi-directional parallel port connector, four USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector, a PS/2 keyboard, mouse and 1394a connectors.
  • Page 29: Features

    Each slot supports up to 1 GB with a total maximum capacity of 3 GB Graphics The SV400 includes an AGP slot that provides eight times the bandwidth of the original AGP specification. The AGP 3.0 (8xAGP) offers a significant increase in performance along with feature enhancements to AGP2.0.
  • Page 30 PLL. Features include support for analog switch for rear-out (share), the line-in jack (share), center/bass (share), and MIC jack to output 6 channels audio. Expansion SV400 has five 32-bit PCI slots, an AGP slot (supports 1.5V Options AGP card only) and CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot.
  • Page 31: Choosing A Computer Case

    There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard complies with the specifications for the ATX system case. Some features on the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all the features required.
  • Page 33 Table of Mainboard Components Label Component 1394A_J2 IEEE 1394A header AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port (supports 1.5V AGP card only) ATX1 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector AUDIO1 Front audio connector AUXIN1 Extra line-in connector BAT1 Three volt realtime clock battery CASFAN1 Case fan connector CDIN1 CD-in connector...
  • Page 34: Installing The Mainboard

    Installing the Mainboard Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard: • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity. • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the mainboard. •...
  • Page 35: Installing The Mainboard In A Case

    Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the mainboard in a case: This illustration shows an 2. Secure the mainboard with example of a mainboard being screws where appropriate. installed in a tower-type case: Note: Do not overtighten the screws as this can stress the mainboard.
  • Page 36: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal 2-3: Clear CMOS JP8 & JP9 3-pin CPU Frequency See table on following select jumper page for settings.
  • Page 37: Connecting Case Components

    JP9 & JP8 – CPU Frequency Select Jumper This jumper enables you to set the CPU frequency. CPU Frequency Short 1-2 Short 1-2 100MHz Short 2-3 Short 1-2 133MHz Short 1-2 Short 2-3 Not Applicable Short 2-3 Short 2-3 166MHz Connecting Case Components After you have installed the mainboard into a case, you can begin connecting the mainboard components.
  • Page 38 CPUFAN1/CASFAN1: FAN Power Connectors Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor SPEAKER1: Internal speaker Signal Name Signal Ground NC? CHS1: Chassis Intrusion Detect This connector allows the user to detect unauthorized intrusion to the case. It will alert the user with a warning message when the case is turned on. Signal Name Function Intruder...
  • Page 39: Front Panel Connector

    Front Panel Connector The front panel connector (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: Function Function Hard disk LED MSG LED [dual color (positive) or single color (+)] Hard disk active LED...
  • Page 40: Installing Hardware

    Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the mainboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the mainboard, you may cause serious damage to the mainboard or its components.
  • Page 41 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components: Note: The pin-1 corner is marked with an arrow Follow these instructions to install the CPU: Pull the CPU socket locking lever away from the socket to unhook it and raise the locking lever to the upright position.
  • Page 42: Installing Memory Modules

    Connect the CPU Cooling Fan power cable connector to the CPUFAN connector. • To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that Notes: you use a high quality fan with 4800 rpm at least. • CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied.
  • Page 43: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom

    Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
  • Page 44 other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this. About UltraDMA This mainboard supports UltraDMA 66/100/133. UDMA is a technology that accelerates the performance of devices in the IDE channel. To maximize performance, install IDE devices that support UDMA and use 80-pin IDE cables that support UDMA 66/100/133.
  • Page 45: Installing A Floppy Diskette Drive

    cable. Plug an IDE cable connector into the CD-ROM/DVD drive IDE connector (B). It doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on the CD-ROM/DVD drive (C). Use the audio cable provided with the CD-ROM/DVD drive to connect to the mainboard CD-in connector CDIN1 (D).
  • Page 46: Installing Add-On Cards

    When you first start up your system, go immediately to the Setup Utility to configure the floppy diskette drives that you have installed. Installing Add-on Cards The slots in this mainboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the mainboard’s features and capabilities.
  • Page 47 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
  • Page 48: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the mainboard’s optional devices: AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Signal Name Function AUD_MIC Front Panel Microphone input signal AUD_GND Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits...
  • Page 49 AUXIN1: Extra line-in connector This connector is an additional line-in audio connector. It allows you to attach a line-in cable when your rear line-in jack is set as line out port for 4-channel function. Signal Name Function AUX_L AUX In left channel Ground Ground AUX_R...
  • Page 50: Connecting I/O Devices

    1394A_J2: IEEE 1394A header Use this header to connect to any IEEE 1394A interface. Signal Name Signal Name Cable-power TPA- TPA+ TPB- Chassis GND TPB+ The backplane of the mainboard has the following I/O ports: PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.
  • Page 51: External Connector Color Coding

    External Connector Color Coding Many connectors now use standard colors as shown in the table below. Connector Color Audio line-in Light blue Audio line-out Lime Digital monitor/flat panel White IEEE 1394 Grey Microphone Pink MIDI/game Gold Parallel Burgundy PS/2-compatible keyboard Purple PS/2-compatible mouse Green...
  • Page 52: Using Bios

    Using BIOS The computer uses the latest Award BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the mainboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the mainboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system's configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
  • Page 53: Starting Setup

    Starting Setup The BIOS is immediately activated when you first turn on the computer. The BIOS reads system configuration in CMOS RAM and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it through the power-on self test (POST). When these preliminaries are finished, the BIOS seeks an operating system on one of the data storage devices (hard drive, floppy drive, etc.).
  • Page 54: Updating The Bios

    BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below: Function Exits the current menu ←↑↓→ Scrolls through the items on a menu +/–/PU/PD Modifies the selected field's values Saves the current configuration and exits setup Displays a screen that describes all key functions Loads previously saved values to CMOS Loads a minimum configuration for troubleshooting.
  • Page 55: Using Bios

    When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the diskette drive and restart your computer. If your mainboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available.
  • Page 56 whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility. IDE Devices (None) Your computer has two IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel. Press <Enter>...
  • Page 57: Advanced Bios Setup

    Drive A/Drive B (1.44M, 3.5 in./None) These items define the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system. You can connect one or two diskette drives. Floppy 3 Mode Support (Disabled) Floppy 3 mode refers to a 3.5-inch diskette with a capacity of 1.2 MB. Floppy 3 mode is sometimes used in Japan.
  • Page 58 for better performance. External Cache (Enabled) Most processors that can be installed in this system use external level 2 (L2) cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value for better performance. CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking (Enabled) This item enables or disables ECC (Error Correction Code) error checking on the CPU cache memory.
  • Page 59 ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg (Disabled) Enables or disables the ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. This message will appear during reboot when you use 40-pin cable on your 66/100 hard disks. Typematic Rate Setting (Disabled) If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to set the typematic rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard.
  • Page 60: Advanced Chipset Setup

    Advanced Chipset Setup The parameters in this screen are for system designers, service personnel, and technically competent users only. Do not reset these values unless you understand the consequences of your changes. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Setup Item Help DRAM Clock/Drive Control [Press Enter]...
  • Page 61 DRAM Clock (By SPD) This item enables you to manually set the DRAM Clock. We recommend that you leave this item at the default value. DRAM Timing (Auto by SPD) Set this By SPD to enable the system to automatically set the SDRAM timing by SPD (Serial Presence Detect).
  • Page 62 that you leave this item at the default value. Write Recovery Time (3T) This item controls the timing between write and precharge command. Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Chipset Features screen. AGP & P2P Bridge Control Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Phoenix –...
  • Page 63 AGP Master 1 WS Write (Disabled) This implements a single delay when writing to the AGP Bus. By default, two- wait states are used by the system, providing greater stability. AGP Master 1 WS Read (Disabled) This implements a single delay when reading to the AGP Bus. By default, two- wait states are used by the system, allowing for greater stability.
  • Page 64: Integrated Peripherals

    execution. Leave these items at the default value for better performance. BIOS Write Protect (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the BIOS Write Protect. Integrated Peripherals These options display items that define the operation of peripheral components on the system's input/output ports. Phoenix –...
  • Page 65 On-Chip IDE Channel 0/1 (Enabled) Use these items to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are integrated on the mainboard. IDE Prefetch Mode (Enabled) The onboard IDE drive interface supports IDE prefetching, for faster drive access. If you install a primary and secondary add-in IDE interface, set this field to Disabled if the interface does not support prefetching.
  • Page 66 VIA-3068 MC97 Modem (Auto) Enables and disables the onboard modem. Disable this item if you are going to install an external modem. VIA-3043 OnChip LAN (Enabled) Enables and disables the onboard LAN. Onboard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled) Use this item to enable and disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add-in card with a remote boot ROM installed.
  • Page 67 UR2 Duplex Mode (Half) This field is available when UART 2 Mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA. This item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip. The options are Full and Half (default). Full-duplex means that you can transmit and send information simultaneously.
  • Page 68 Onboard RAID Device (Enabled) Enable this item if you plan to use the RAID device. Onboard 1394 Device (Enabled) Enable this item if you plan to use the 1394 device. IDE HDD Block Mode (Enabled) Enable this field if your IDE hard drive supports block mode. Block mode enables BIOS to automatically detect the optimal number of block read and writes per sector that the drive can support and improves the speed of access to IDE devices.
  • Page 69: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup Menu option is used to change the values of the chipset registers for system power management. Power Management Timeouts The power-saving modes can be controlled by timeouts. If the system is inactive for a time, the timeouts begin counting. If the inactivity continues so that the timeout period elapses, the system enters a power-saving mode.
  • Page 70 the exception of a refresh current to the system memory. Power Management Option (User Define) This item acts like a master switch for the power-saving modes and hard disk timeouts. If this item is set to Max Saving, power-saving modes occur after a short timeout.
  • Page 71 IRQ/Event Activity Detect Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ/Event Activity Detect Item Help PS2KB WakeUp from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled] PS2KB Wakeup Select [Hot key] Menu Level PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [Disabled] USB Resume from S3 [Disabled]...
  • Page 72 PCI Master (OFF) When set to Off, any PCI device set as the Master will not power on the system. PowerOn by PCI Card (Enabled) Use this item to enable PCI activity to wakeup the system from a power saving mode. WOL/WOM Resume (Disabled) Use this item to enable LAN or modem activity to wakeup the system from a power saving mode.
  • Page 73: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is a system, which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing CPU’s when they communicate with own special components. All the options describes in this section are important and technical and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
  • Page 74: Pc Health Status

    In the Memory Resources sub menu, use the first item Reserved Memory Base to set the start address of the memory you want to reserve for the ISA expansion card. Use the second item Reserved Memory Length to set the amount of reserved memory.
  • Page 75: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control This item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control Item Help Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk...
  • Page 76: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility: Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no great demands on the system and are generally stable.
  • Page 77: Save & Exit Setup

    is enabled. Save & Exit Setup Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu: Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press <Enter>...
  • Page 78: Using The Mainboard Software

    Using the Mainboard Software The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your mainboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.
  • Page 79: Running Setup

    Note: If the opening screen doesn't appear, double-click the file "setup.exe" in the root directory. Setup Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD.
  • Page 80 Note: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the mainboard you are installing. The mainboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner. Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.
  • Page 81: Manual Installation

    Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory.
  • Page 82 AWARD Flash Memory Utility This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the mainboard, and lets you copy an updated version of the BIOS to the chip. Proceed with caution when using this program. If you erase the current BIOS and fail to write a new BIOS, or write a new BIOS that is incorrect, your system will malfunction.

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