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P3APA Quick Installation Chart
For your convenience, this chart lists all the CPUs supported by P3APA and their corresponding jumper setting.
Ratio
3.0x
3.5x
4.0x
4.5x
5.0x
5.5x
6.0x
6.5x
7.0x
7.5x
8.0x
*** The Ratio of some latest CPUs are fixed by Intel and VIA such as Celeron/Celeron II/Pentium III 366,
400,566... etc and VIA Cyrix III CPU. You can ignore the four jumpers if you have this CPU on board and it will
be auto detected by motherboard. Please check with the CPU manufacturer or vendor for the CPU Ratio
information.
*** The CPU CLK over specification operation is optional, please see session 3.9.1 for more information.
JF0
JF1
1-2
2-3
1-2
2-3
2-3
1-2
2-3
1-2
2-3
2-3
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
1-2
2-3
1-2
2-3
2-3
1-2
JF2
JF3
1-2
1-2
2-3
1-2
1-2
1-2
2-3
1-2
1-2
1-2
2-3
1-2
1-2
2-3
2-3
2-3
1-2
2-3
2-3
2-3
1-2
2-3

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  • Page 1 P3APA Quick Installation Chart For your convenience, this chart lists all the CPUs supported by P3APA and their corresponding jumper setting. Ratio 3.0x 3.5x 4.0x 4.5x 5.0x 5.5x 6.0x 6.5x 7.0x 7.5x 8.0x *** The Ratio of some latest CPUs are fixed by Intel and VIA such as Celeron/Celeron II/Pentium III 366, 400,566…...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    P3APA Motherboard User’s Manual Product Name: P3APA Manual Revision: English, 1.1 Trademarks Intel, Celeron , Socket 370, Pentium and Pentium III are trademarks of Intel Corporation VIA is a registered trademark of VIA Technologies, Incorporated Award is a trademark of Award Software International Inc.

  • Page 3: Chapter 1. Introduction

    Appendix A Using the Suspend to RAM Function Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the P3APA motherboard. This motherboard utilizes VIA’s latest technology, namely VT82C694X & VT82C686A chipset. We have conducted a motherboard compatibility test with a variety of...

  • Page 4: Features

    hardware and software, such as CPUs, memory, display cards, CD ROMs, Novell, MS Office….etc and compliance with Year 2000. We have set high standards on our quality control, with absolute confidence, we believe this product is the wisest choice. This manual is composed of three sections. The first section is the introduction of this motherboard, and the second section explains the proper procedure to setup the motherboard, the third section provides information on how to setup the CMOS.
  • Page 5 - External Audio Amplifier Control - Power management support - Low Power consumption mode ATX Power: - Supports Modem remote Ring-On function - Supports software power off function - Supports RTC Wake-Up. - Supports Wake up on LAN. Expansion Slots: - Five 32-bit PCI expansion slots - One 16-bit ISA expansion slot - One 32-bit AGP expansion slot...

  • Page 6: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2.1 Installation Procedure 1. Jumper settings (BIOS and CPU) 2. Installation of CPU 3. Installation of Memory...

  • Page 7: Jumper Settings

    4. I/O Connections & Panel Connections 2.1.1 Jumper Settings In this manual , (1-2) represents the first and second pins of the jumper. (2-3) represents the second and third pins of the jumper. On the motherboard, you will see two sets of jumpers with different color jumper caps: Yellow Jumper Caps: Sets the Function of Flash CMOS...

  • Page 8: Cpu Fsb Frequency Setting

    3.0x 3.5x 4.0x 4.5x 5.0x 5.5x 6.0x 6.5x 7.0x 7.5x 8.0x The Ratio of some latest CPUs are fixed by Intel and VIA such as Celeron/Celeron II/Pentium III 366, 400,566… etc and VIA Cyrix III CPU. You can ignore the four jumpers if you have this CPU on board and it will be auto detected by motherboard.

  • Page 9: For Socket 370 Cpu

    This URM was designed to accommodate 3 types of CPU Form Factor. ( SECC, SECCII & SEPP ). For example : Pentium II, Pentium III & Celeron family. Note : Please put a soft pad under M/B before the installation of URM. Installation for SECC CPU : 1.

  • Page 10: Memory Configuration

    2. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket. 2.3.3 Memory Configuration There is no jumper setting required for the memory size or type. It is automatically detected by the system BIOS, and the total memory size is to add them together. DIMM Socket DIMM Modules DIMM1...

  • Page 11: Infrared Connector

    2.4.2 Chassis & CPU Fan Connectors (3-pin FAN) Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of the connector. 2.4.3 Infrared Connector (5-pin SIR) This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module, with this module and application software such as Laplink or Win95 Direct Cable Connection, user can transfer files to or from their laptops, notebooks, PDA, PCs and printers.

  • Page 12: Wake-Up On Modem Connector

    2.4.5 Wake-up on Modem Connector (3-pin JWOM) The connector connects to internal modem cards with a Wake-On-Ring output. The connector powers up the system when a ring-up packet or signal is received through the internal modem card. Note: For external modems, Wake-On-Ring is detected through the COM port.

  • Page 13: Ps/2 Mouse Port

    2.4.8 PS/2 Mouse Port The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse. 2.4.9 PS/2 Keyboard Connector This connection is for a standard keyboard using a PS/2 plug. You may use a Din to Mini-Din adapter on standard AT keyboards. 2.4.10 Serial Port (Two 9-pin D-type COM1 &...

  • Page 14: Game/Midi Port

    The Microphone In phonejack is used to attach a monaural microphone for live audio input for playback, mixing, or recording. The Microphone In phonejack is used to attach a monaural microphone for live audio input for playback, mixing, or recording. 2.4.16 Game/MIDI Port The Game/MIDI Port connector is used to attach a joystick for game interaction or to attach an external MIDI device for playback, mixing, or recording.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    WARNING: To avoid the system from failing, turn off the power before connecting any devices to the system. Chapter 3. BIOS Setup 3.1 CMOS Setup Utility To activate CMOS Setup, press <DEL> key immediately after you turn on the system. The following message "Press DEL to enter SETUP"...
  • Page 16 highlight items, and use <PageUp>, <PageDown>, <+>, or <-> keys to scroll through the available options. Figure 3-2. Standard CMOS Features Screen CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features 3.2.1 Date To assign the system date, the format is “mm.dd.yy”.

  • Page 17: Advanced Bios Features Setup

    3.2.4 Floppy Drives A&B Setting Select your floppy disk drive type. Options are 360KB (5.25”), 720KB (3.5”), 1.2MB (5.25”), 1.44MB (3.5), 2.88MB (3.5”). 3.2.5 Floppy 3 Mode Support This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. Floppy 3 Mode support will allow reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette.
  • Page 18 3.3.1 Virus Warning When enabled, the BIOS will monitor the boot sector and the partition table on the hard drive for any attempt to modify. If an attempt is detected, the BIOS will halt the system and prompt the warning message. Select “Disabled”...

  • Page 19: Advanced Chipset Features Setup

    When enabled, physical drive A will be assigned to logical drive B, and physical drive B will be assigned to logical drive A. 3.3.8 Boot Up Floppy Seek The system will detect and verify operation of the floppy drive type . 3.3.9 Boot Up Numlock Status The option allows the <NumLock>...
  • Page 20 3.4.1 Bank 0/1, 2/3, 4/5 DRAM Timing DRAM timing is controlled by the DRAM timing registers. The timings programmed into this register are dependent on the system design. The slower timing may be required in certain system designs to support loose layouts or slower memory.
  • Page 21 Allows the system BIOS to be cached for faster system performance. 3.4.8 Video BIOS Cacheable Allows the video BIOS to be cached for faster video performance. 3.4.9 Video RAM Cacheable Enabled allows caching of the video RAM, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.

  • Page 22: Integrated Peripherals

    3.4.20 AGP Master 1 WS Write default, two-wait states are used by This implements a single delay when writing to the AGP Bus. By the system, allowing for greater stability. 3.4.21 AGP Master 1 WS Read 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 23 3.5.1 OnChip IDE Channel 0/1 Select "Enabled" to activate each on-board IDE channel separately, Select "Disabled", if you install an add-on IDE Control card 3.5.2 IDE Prefetch Mode Enable prefetching for IDE drive interfaces that support its faster drive accesses. If you are getting disk drive errors, change the setting to omit the drive interface where the errors occur.

  • Page 24: Power Management Setup

    handling time for each sector. 3.5.7 Onboard FDD Controller Select "Enabled" to activate the on-board FDD Select "Disabled" to activate an add-on FDD 3.5.8 Onboard Serial Port 1 & 2 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first/second serial port. The default value for the first serial port is "3F8/IRQ4"...
  • Page 25 3.6.2 Power Management Min Saving System starts power saving function when the inactivity period exceeds 1 hour. Max Saving System starts power saving function when the inactivity period exceeds 1 min. User Define Allows user to define the inactivity period before power saving function activates, CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software Power Management...
  • Page 26 3.6.9 Video Off Method This field defines the video off features. The following options are available: Blank Screen, V/H SYNC+Blank, DPMS support. The DPMS (Display Power Management System) features allow the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. 3.6.10 MODEM Use IRQ This item tells the Power Management BIOS which IRQ is assigned to the installed MODEM.

  • Page 27: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    3.6.17 PCI Master When set to On, any event occurring to the DMA controller will awaken a system which has been powered down. 3.6.18 GPI Resume If this item is set as Enabled, PCI peripherals drive PME (Power Management Event) signal to wake the system from low-power states S1-S5.
  • Page 28 Figure 3.7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations 3.7.1 PNP OS Installed This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system. Please set it as “ No “ if the operating system has no PnP function or to avoid reassigning the IRQs by the operating system.
  • Page 29 3.7.5 IRQ-xx assigned to If your ISA card is not PnP compatible and requires a special IRQ to support its function, set the selected IRQ-x assigned to :”Legacy ISA”. This setting informs the PnP BIOS to reserve the selected IRQ for the installed legacy ISA card.

  • Page 30: Pc Health Status

    3.7.10 Assign IRQ For USB This item can be found when "OnChip USB" is enabled from Advanced Chipset Features menu. When this item is Enabled, the system automatically assigns an IRQ for the USB device connected to your system. However, if you are not using USB devices and an ISA slot required an IRQ address, set this function to Disabled.

  • Page 31: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    3.9.1 CPU Host/PCI Clock Select Default, 66, 75 or 83MHz if your CPU is 66MHz FSB and select Default, 100, 103, 112 or 124, if the CPU is 100MHz FSB. When CPU is 133MHz FSB, you can select the 124, 133, 140 or 150MHz. The 75, 83, 103, 112, 124, 140 and 150 MHz frequency are optional.

  • Page 32: Save & Exit Setup

    If the setting is “Setup”, the system will only require the password you activate CMOS Setup Utility. 3.13 Save & Exit Setup When all the changes have been made, highlight "Save & Exit Setup" and press <Enter>. The message below will appear: Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? N Type "Y"...

  • Page 33: Appendix A Using The Suspend To Ram Function

    Please refer to the readme.txt file that in \VIA\4IN1DRV directory in the CD Driver Disk first then follow the instruction to setup IDE & AGP driver. Appendix A. Using the Suspend to RAM Function 1. Select "Power Management Setup" in the main menu screen and press <Enter>. 2.
  • Page 34 8. Double-click the System icon. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Performance tab. 9. Click File System. In the "Typical role of this computer" field, select "Mobile or docking system". Click Apply, then click OK. Restart the computer. 10.
  • Page 35 12. After completing the steps above and you want to power-off the computer, you do not need to go through the process of closing files, applications and operation system. You can power off the computer at once by pressing the power button or selecting "Standby"...

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