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Declaration of Conformity
According to 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules
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. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This declaration is given to the manufacturer:
509 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035, U.S.A.
The following designated product:
EQUIPMENT : MAINBOARD
MODEL NO. : 6AJM2
CHAINTECH COMPUTER U.S., INC.
Tel: 1-408-935-6988
Fax: 1-408-935-6989
Chaintech President: Simon Ho
Signature:

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  • Page 1 According to 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules The following designated product: EQUIPMENT : MAINBOARD MODEL NO. : 6AJM2 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.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Main Board User's Manual...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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 Product Feature ..............4 Package Content ..............4 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..............5 Introduction to Jumpers ............
  • Page 5 Feature Explanations Software Power-off Control ............10 Over-ride Power Button ..............11 Blinking LED in Suspend Mode ............ 11 Power On By PCI Card ............33 Power On By Modem/LAN ..........10/33 Power On By Alarm ............33 Poly-fuse Over Current Protection ..........12...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Product Specifications Processor - Support Intel Celeron/Coppermine processors up to 866MHz - System clock 66/100/133MHz - High efficiency switching power modules (VRM 8.4 compliant) Chipset - VIA VT82C693A/596B two chip AGPset DRAM Memory - Four 168-pin DIMM sockets support up to 1GB SDRAM - Provides single-bit ECC capability Expansion Slots - One 32-bit AGP slot (Rev 2.0 compliant)
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 Double Stack Back-Panel I/O Connectors - PS/2 Mini-DIN keyboard & mouse ports - Two USB ports - Two 9-pin D-Sub male Serial ports - One 25-pin D-Sub female Printer port - Audio Line-out, Line-in, and Mic-in jacks - One 15-pin D-SUB female Game/MIDI port Embedded USB Controller - UHCI compliant USB host controller with Root Hub - Two USB ports (UHCI v1.0 compliant) with over-current protection...
  • Page 8 Introduction Switching Power Supply Requirement Max. Regulation Min.Current Output Voltage Requirement Requirement(Amps) +12V +/- 5% +/- 5% +3.3V +/- 5% +/- 10% -12V +/- 10% +5VSB +/- 5% 0.75 Table 1-1 3.3V at 15Amps is necessary too guarantee full loading operation because some AGP cards and memory modules have high current consumption.

  • Page 9: Product Feature

    Chapter 1 1-2 Product Features - Supports ACPI STR (Suspend to RAM) ready! - Poly-fuse protection for USB and keyboard circuitry - Hardware design meets Microsoft PC99 requirements - Complete Data Security: * Flash BIOS write protection against unauthorized access * Trend ChipAway Virus for a 100% virus free system boot-up * Embbeded Flash Utility to ease BIOS upgrade and eliminate in compatibility with the flash utility version.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

    Hardware Setup Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup If your mainboard has already been installed in your computer you may still need to refer to this chapter if you plan to upgrade your system's hardware. Be sure to disconnect the power cable from the power source before performing any work on your mainboard, i.

  • Page 11: Installing A Cpu In A Socket 370

    Chapter 2 2-2 Installing a CPU in a Socket 370 The Intel Socket 370, designed for the Celeron/Coppermine processor, has been incorporated as a standard mainboard specification To insert your CPU into Socket 370 please do the following: 1. Locate a small dot marked on the top surface of the CPU close to one if it's corners. The same corner will also be cut off, leaving a noticeable notch in the CPU's corner.
  • Page 12 Hardware Setup Overclocking Operating a CPU at a higher frequency than it's specification allows is called overclocking. If the CPU frequency is set at a higher frequency than it's specification allows, it may or may not run at that freqency, depending on the quality of your CPU and the extent to which the frequency has been overset.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2 JP4/CN13/JP1/ CN7,CN6 CN2,CN3 FAN1: CPU FAN FAN2: JP6/JP5 System...
  • Page 14 Hardware Setup JP & CN No. Function JumperSetting/Connector Page ATX Power Supply Connector JP1/JP2 Audio Line out and Speaker out Jumpers 1-2: Speaker out; 2-3: Line out Power on by Keyboard Jumper 1-2: Disabled; 2-3: Enabled Optional CMedia Audio 1-2: Enabled; 2-3: Disabled CPU Freq.

  • Page 15: Connector And Jumper Settings

    Chapter 2 2-4 Connector and Jumper Settings Connectors are used to link the system board with other parts of the system, including the power supply, the keyboard, and the various controllers on the front panel of the system case. The power supply connector is the last connection to be made while installing a mainboard.
  • Page 16 Hardware Setup Front Panel Connector Set (CN1) A through G A. Over-ride Power Button Connector The power button on the ATX chassis can be used as a normal power switch as well as a device to activate Advanced Power Management Suspend mode.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 C. Green Switch/Green LED Connector Some ATX cases provide a Green switch which is used to put the system in Suspend mode. In Suspend mode, the power supply to the system is reduced to a trickle, the CPU clock is stopped, and the CPU core is in it's minimum power state.
  • Page 18 Hardware Setup Audio Line out and Speaker out Jumpers (JP1/JP2) Speaker out Line out This jumper allows you to select between audio line-out or speaker out function. Set both JP1 and JP2 pins to 1-2 for Speaker-out function or set both JP1 and JP2 pins to 2-3 for Line-out function.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 CPU External Bus Frequency (JP5/JP6) CPU Freq. AUTO (default) 1 ~ 2 1 ~ 2 66 MHz 2 ~ 3 2 ~ 3 100MHz 2 ~ 3 Open 133MHz Open Open This jumper allows the system bus frequency to be determined either by CPU or the user.
  • Page 20 Hardware Setup CD-ROM Audio-in Connector (CN2) Use the audio cable enclosed with your CD-ROM disk drive to connect the CD-ROM to your mainboard. This will enable your CD-ROM's audio function. G N D Auxiliary CD-ROM Audio-in Connector (CN3) Use the auxiliary audio cable enclosed with your CD-ROM disk drive to connect the CD-ROM to your mainboard.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Chassis Intrusion Monitoring Connector (CN7) This board supports the chassis instruction monitoring feature of the management extension hardware by means of a mechanical or photo sensor switch attached to the motherboard through this 1x3-pin chassis security header. The mechanical switch is set to open for normal computer operation.
  • Page 22 Hardware Setup Infrared Connector (IR1) If you enable the COM2 Mode in BIOS's Integrated Peripherals menu the COM2 port will support IR functions. (See section 3-8) V cc Ir-R x G N D Ir-T x V cc PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Ports If a PS/2 mouse is used, BIOS will automatically detect and assign IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse.

  • Page 23: Main Memory Configuration

    Chapter 2 2-5 Main Memory Configuration The DRAM memory system consists four banks and the memory size ranges from 16~512 MBytes. If you only use one bank it does not matter which one you use and if you use two or more banks, it does not matter which bank you install first. DRAM Specifications System Frequency SDRAM Type...

  • Page 24: Chapter 3 Award Bios Setup Program

    Award BIOS Setup Program Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup Program Award's BIOS ROM has a built-in setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This information is stored in CMOS RAM so that it can retain the setup information, even when the power is turned off. When you turn on or restart the system, press the Delete key to enter the Award BIOS setup program.

  • Page 25: Standard Cmos Setup

    User's Manual 3-1 Standard CMOS Setup The Standard CMOS Setup allows users to configure system components such as hard disk drive, floppy disk drive and video display as well as date, time and boot up error signaling. This configuration menu should be changed when installing a mainboard for the first time, changing hardware in your system such as the HDD, FDD, video display, or when the CMOS data has been lost or contaminated.
  • Page 26 Award BIOS Setup Program Type (Auto/User/None): Use the fields under the Type column to determine the method you will use to configure the IDE devices. If you choose Auto, BIOS will automatically detect and make optimal settings for most IDE hard drives. The mainboard manufacturer recommends that you choose Auto for all drives.
  • Page 27 User's Manual Large - for IDE drives that do not support LBA and have more than 1024 cylinders. Try this setting if your hard disk does not operate properly with the LBA setting. Large mode is not supported by all operating systems, i.e., only certain versions of DOS support large mode.

  • Page 28: Advanced Bios Features Setup

    Award BIOS Setup Program 3-2 Advanced BIOS Features By choosing the Advanced BIOS Features option from the Standard CMOS Features menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the mainboard. CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Boot ROM by BIOS setting Item Help...
  • Page 29 User's Manual C. Anti-Virus Protection Trend ChipAway Virus Trend ChipAway Virus is a code incorporated in the mainboard's BIOS firmware. During the boot-up sequence, BIOS loads before loading of the partition table or boot sector. ChipAway Virus loads with BIOS and is able to detect boot- up viruses before they have a chance to infect the hard drive.
  • Page 30 Award BIOS Setup Program Boot Up NumLock Status This function defines the keyboard's number pad as number keys or arrow keys. F. Keyboard Interface Typematic Rate Setting When enabled, you can set the following two typematic control items. When disabled, keystrokes are determined arbitrarily by the keyboard controller in your system.

  • Page 31: Advanced Chipset Setup

    User's Manual 3-3 Advanced Chipset Features By choosing the Advanced Chipset Features option from the Standard CMOS Features menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the mainboard. CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features Item Help Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing...
  • Page 32 Award BIOS Setup Program C. Memory Hole at 15M-16M Enabling this function will reserve the memory address space between 15MB and 16MB for ISA expansion cards. However, enabling this function will result in not allowing the system to have access to memory above 16MB. Please note that some expansion cards require this setting to be enabled.
  • Page 33 User's Manual I. Hardware Reset Protect When this function is enabled, your PC's hardware reset button will not function. This function is especially useful to prevent accidental resets for file servers and routers, etc., which should be available 24 hrs/day. When disabled, your PC's hardware reset button will function normally.

  • Page 34: Integrated Peripherals

    Award BIOS Setup Program 3-4 Integrated Peripherals This section provides information on setting peripheral devices. By choosing the Integrated Peripherals option from the Standard CMOS Features menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the mainboard.
  • Page 35 User's Manual C. OnChip USB Enable the on-board Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller if you want to connect a USB keyboard to your system. Note that if this setting is disabled, you can still temporarily use a USB keyboard during bootup so that you can enter BIOS and enable this setting.

  • Page 36: Power Management Setup

    Award BIOS Setup Program 3-5 Power Management Setup This section provides information on the Green PC power management functions. By choosing the Power Management Setup option from the Standard CMOS Features menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the mainboard CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software Power Management Setup...
  • Page 37 User's Manual C. Video Off Option This setting allow you to selects the power-saving modes during which the monitor goes blank: D. Video Off Method This function serves as both a screen saver and power saver for monitors. See the next function, Video Off After, for setting the video timer. Blank - BIOS will only blank the monitor's screen.
  • Page 38 Award BIOS Setup Program H. Power On By PCI Card Enable this selection to use the Power on by PCI card function. I. Power On By Modem/LAN When enabled, a modem/LAN that receives a signal will wake up the system from soft off and green mode.

  • Page 39: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    User's Manual 3-6 PNP/PCI Configuration This section provides IRQ and DMA setting information. By choosing the PNP/ PCI Configuration option from the Standard CMOS Features menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the mainboard.

  • Page 40: Pc Health Status

    Award BIOS Setup Program 3-7 PC Health Status By choosing the PC Health Status option from the Standard CMOS Features menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the mainboard. CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software PC Health Status Item Help Shutdown Temperature...

  • Page 41: Frequency/Voltage Control

    User's Manual 3-8 Frequency/Voltage Control By choosing the Frequency/Voltage Control Setup option from the Standard CMOS Features menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. This sample screen contains the manufacturer's default values for the mainboard. CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Spread Spectrum Disabled...

  • Page 42: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Award BIOS Setup Program 3-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults loads the default BIOS values directly from the Standard CMOS Features menu (Figure3-1). If the stored record created by the setup program becomes corrupted and therefore unusable, these defaults will be loaded automatically when you turn on the computer.

  • Page 43: Load Optimized Defaults

    User's Manual 3-10 Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults loads the default system values directly from the Standard CMOS Features menu (Figure3-1). If the stored record created by the setup program becomes corrupted and therefore unusable, these defaults will be loaded automatically when you turn on the computer.

  • Page 44: Supervisor Password & User Password Setting

    Award BIOS Setup Program 3-11 Supervisor Password & User Password Setting There are four different variables that control password settings. The first two are located under the Security Option function in BIOS Features Setup Menu (Figure 3-1). When the Security Option function is set to Setup, a password is required to enter BIOS and change BIOS settings.

  • Page 45: Save And Exit Setup

    User's Manual B. Set Both Supervisor Password and User Password Figure 3-13 Set Both Supervisor and User Password 3-12 Save and Exit Setup If you select this and type Y (for yes) followed by the [Enter] key, the values entered in the setup utilities will be recorded in the CMOS memory of the BIOS chip.

  • Page 46: Chapter 4 Brief Software Driver Guide

    Brief Software Driver Guide Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Brief Software Driver Guide The Mainboard Software Guide is found on the CD-ROM that is enclosed with your mainboard and is a PDF file which must be viewed with Adobe's freeware called ®...
  • Page 47 Chapter 4 Memo...

  • Page 48: Appendix I On Board I/O Addresses & Irq Maps

    Appendix I Appendix I Appendix I Appendix I Appendix I On Board I/O Addresses & IRQ Maps System Resource I/O Address 1. Timer IRQ0 040, 043 2. Keyboard IRQ1 060, 064 3. Programmable INT IRQ2 0020, 0021, 00A0, 00A1 4. COM2(B) IRQ3 2F8, 2FF 5.
  • Page 49 User's Manual Memo...

  • Page 50: Appendix Ii Embedded Flash Utility

    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.
  • Page 51 Appendix III HDD Instant Recovery Utility This mainboard is equipped with HDD Instant Recovery utility embedded in the BIOS ROM. The feature is an option which allows the user to install or not. HDD Instant Recovery utility is a Pre-O.S. backup technology that provides backup before any OS is being activated.

  • Page 52: Appendix Iii Hdd Instant Recovery Utility

    Chapter 4 Backup System Smart Backup 1. Upon system boot up, the HDD Instant Recovery Utility will be shown on the screen. Selet Backup System by pressing Alt+F1 key. 2. Select your hard drive to backup. 3. Wait for the backup process to finish and the system will automatically reboot. Equivalent Backup Still under evaluation testing for future Windows 2000/NT supports.

  • Page 53: Appendix Iv Twinbios Technology (Optional)

    Introduction Appendix IV TwinBIOS Technology (Optional) Introduction We are pleased to introduce the Peer to Peer Twin BIOS technology, a new genaration BIOS system for your motherboard. Twin BIOS are phisically two BIOS chips, known as BIOS 1 and BIOS 2. If either one of the BIOS fails, the other BIOS will be ready to take over the Boot BIOS function.
  • Page 54 User's Manual B. Boot from BIOS 2 1. Start computer, upon post, press ALT+F2 Keys to enter AWDFLASH setup. Select source to update "BIOS 1" Select the BIOS you want to update: Press <Enter> from BIOS 2 Press <F1> "BIOS 1" <ESC>...

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