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2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This declaration is given to the manufacturer: CHAINTECH - EXCEL COMPUTER U.S., INC. 4427 Enterprise ST. Fremont, CA 94538, U.S.A. hattp://www.chaintech-excel.com Chaintech President: Simon Ho...
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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.
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 Package Contents ..............3 Mainboard Layout ..............4 Connector and Jumper Reference Chart ......5 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..............
Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Product Specifications r Processor r Chipset r DRAM Memory r Expansion Slots r Boot-Block Flash ROM ACPI - BIOS Wonder r Embedded Ultra DMA-66/100 PCI IDE controller r Onboard Ultra I/O...
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Chapter 1 r Double Stack Back-Panel I/O Connectors PCI Audio Subsystem Embedded System Monitor Hardware Embedded USB Controller r Board Dimensions Advanced Management Features Flash BIOS write protection Trend ChipAway Virus - Advanced Management Features...
Introduction 1-4 Connector and Jumper Reference Chart Jumper & Function Page Connector No. Clear CMOS Data Jumper CPU Frequency Ratio JP3/JP4 External Clock Frequency Jumper Onboard Audio Over ride Power Button Connector Power Indicator LED Connector Green LED Connector System Reset Switch Connector Speaker Connector IDE Activity LED Connector CD-ROM Audio in Connector...
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup Be sure to disconnect the power cable from the power source before performing any work on your mainboard, i. e. installing a CPU, memory module, changing a jumper setting, etc. Not doing so may result in electrical shock! 2-1 Installing a CPU in a Socket 370 Installing a heat sink with cooling fan is necessary for proper heat dissipation from your CPU.
Hardware Setup 2-3 Connector and Jumper Settings The power supply connector is the last connection to be made while installing a mainboard. Before connecting the power supply, please make sure it is not connected to the power source. ATX Power Supply Connector (PW1) Software Power-Off Control Power-On By Modem Blinking LED in Suspend Mode...
Chapter 2 Front Panel Connector Set (CN1) A through F A. Over-ride Power Button Connector Over-ride Power Button B. Power Indicator LED Connector C. Green Switch Connector D. System Reset Switch Connector E. Speaker Connector F. IDE Activity LED Connector...
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Hardware Setup Clear CMOS Data (JP1) Definition Normal (default) Clear CMOS Data Frequency Ratio Setting (JP2) RATIO SHORT SHORT SHORT SHORT SHORT SHORT OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN OPEN SHORT OPEN SHORT OPEN SHORT OPEN SHORT OPEN SHORT OPEN SHORT SHORT SHORT OPEN OPEN OPEN...
Chapter 2 Auxiliary Audio-in (CN3) Front Panel Audio Connector (CN4A) This connector give you the option to choose between standard audio jack(rear panel) or use a an optional front panel audio jack cable ext. to be plug into a special custom designed system case.
Hardware Setup USB 0/1Ports and USB 2/3 Connector (USB1/CN14) IR Connector (IR1) CPU/System Cooling Fan Connectors (FAN1/FAN2) 2-4 Main Memory Configuration 32~512MBytes DRAM Specifications SDRAM Type SDRAM Type Max Memory FSB+33 10ns or faster 10ns or faster FSB+33 7.5ns or faster FSB-33 10ns or faster 7.5ns or faster...
User's Manual Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 3 3 3 3 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.
Award BIOS Setup Program 3-1 Standard CMOS Features The Standard CMOS Features 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.
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User's Manual Floppy Disk Drives Choose the memory capacity and disk size that corresponds with that of your floppy disk drive(s). Video Select the type of video adapter present in your system. You can ignore this setting if you are using a VGA monitor since VGA BIOS automatically configures this setting. Halt When the system is powered on, BIOS performs a series of diagnosis tests called POST (Power On Self Test).
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) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Item Help Anti-Virus Protection...
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User's Manual 2 external cache. Both settings are left enabled to significantly increase the performance of your computer. C. Boot Up Features After turning on the system, BIOS will perform a series of device initialization and diagnostic tests discussed below. Quick Power On Self Test (POST) Enable this function to reduce the amount of time required to run the POST (Power On Self Test).
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Award BIOS Setup Program E. Security Option The Supervisor and/or User Password functions shown in Figure 3-1 must be set to take advantage of this function. See Section 3-11 for password setting information. When the Security Option is set to System, a password must be entered to boot the system or enter the BIOS setup program.
User's Manual 3-3 Advance 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) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features Item Help Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing...
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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.
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User's Manual I. OnChip Sound This function must be enabled in order to use the onboard audio function. To terminate this function set it to disabled. J. OnChip Modem This function must be enabled in order to use the soft modem riser card on CNR slot(optional).
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.
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User's Manual C. OnChip USB D. USB Keyboard Support E. IDE HDD Block Mode F. Onboard FDD Controller G. COM2 Mode Select Normal /IrDA SIR ASKIR H. Onboard Parallel Port I. Parallel Port Mode...
Award BIOS Setup Program 3-5 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2001Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI function Enabled Power Management Press Enter Menu Level ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) PM Control by APM Video Off Option Suspend -> Off Video Off Method DPMS Support MODEM Use IRQ...
User's Manual D. Video Off Method Blank V/H SYNC+Blank DPMS Support E. Modem Use IRQ F. Soft-Off by PWRBTN H. Power On By Modem/LAN I. Power On By Alarm...
Award BIOS Setup Program 3-6 PNP/PCI Configuration CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations Menu Level Figure 3-7 PnP/PCI Configurations Screen A. PNP OS Installed B. Resources Controlled By C. FDD IRQ Can Be Free...
User's Manual 3-7 PC Health Status By choosing the PC Health Status option from the CMOS Setup Utility menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PC Health Status Item Help Menu Level 3.32V 5.05V 12 V...
Award BIOS Setup Program 3-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults loads the default BIOS values directly from the CMOS Setup Utility 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.
User's Manual 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.
Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix 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.
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