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Chapter 1 Specification ............................................. 8
1-1 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR Mainboard Layout .......................... 9
1-2 Chipset System Block Diagram ........................................... 10
1-3 Mainboard Specification Table ............................................ 11
1-4 Mainboard Specifications .................................................... 12
1-4.1 CPU Socket ................................................................................... 12
1-4.2 System Chipsets ........................................................................... 12
1-4.3 Memory ......................................................................................... 12
1-4.4 AMI BIOS ..................................................................................... 12
1-4.5 Integrated Multiplexed AGP and DVO Interface .................. 13
1-4.6 Multi-I/O Functions .................................................................... 13
1-4.7 Expansion Slots ............................................................................ 13
1-4.8 Advanced System Power Management .................................... 14
1-4.9 LAN on board ............................................................................... 14
1-4.10 Hardware Monitor on board ................................................... 14
1-4.11 AC'97 Audio Codec on board ................................................. 14
1-4.12 Front Panel Audio-out Connector .......................................... 14
1-4.13 IEEE 1394 Interface .................................................................. 15
1-4.14 SATA RAID Interface (B8D-FR Only) .................................. 15
1-4.15 Form Factor ................................................................................ 15
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ..................................... 16
2-1 CPU Installation with Socket 478B .................................... 17
2-1.1 To Identify a Pentium 4 CPU ..................................................... 17
2-1.2 CPU Installation with Socket 478B .......................................... 18
2-2 Pentium 4 CPU Fan Installation ......................................... 19
2-3 Memory Installation ............................................................. 20
2-3.1 To Install DDR SDRAM Module .............................................. 20
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR Contents Chapter 1 Specification ..........8 1-1 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR Mainboard Layout ......9 1-2 Chipset System Block Diagram ........... 10 1-3 Mainboard Specification Table ..........11 1-4 Mainboard Specifications ............ 12 1-4.1 CPU Socket ................... 12 1-4.2 System Chipsets ................12 1-4.3 Memory .................. - Page 2 Contents 2-3.2 To Remove a DIMM ..............20 2-4 VGA / AGP 4X Slot Installation .......... 21 2-5 IDE Connector Installation ..........23 2-6 Floppy Drive Connector Installation ......... 24 2-7 SATA RAID Connectors (B8D-FR only) ......25 2-8 ATX V2.03 Power Supply Installation ....... 26 2-9 Jumper Settings ..............
- Page 3 SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR 3-7 Hardware Monitor Utility Installation ......49 3-7.1 Installation ................... 49 3-7.2 Verification .................. 50 3-8 LAN Drivers Installation ............. 51 3-8.1 RTL8100B LAN driver on Windows ME / 2000 / XP .... 51 3-8.2 RTL8100B LAN driver on Windows 9X ........51 3-9 To Install USB 2.0 Driver for Windows 2000/XP .....
- Page 4 Contents 5-0-2 Disk Array Member ..............82 5-0-3 Disk Array Types Supported by Promise PDC20378 .... 82 5-1. SATA RAID Layout on B8D-FR ........83 5-2. First Step to Set up RAID - Populate Disk Drives ..83 5-3. To Enter RAID BIOS ............83 5-4.
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Specification
SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR Chapter 1 Specification Introduction This series of mainboards features an integration of the powerful pro- cessor Intel Pentium 4 and the single-chip North Bridge Intel 845GE. The Intel P4 processor is a rapid execution engine supporting 800/ 533/400MHz system bus, while North Bridge Intel 845GE is a high per-... -
Page 6: B8D-F/Sl-B8D-Fr Mainboard Layout
Chapter 1 Specification 1-1 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR Mainboard Layout ALC650 JAUD1 JKB1 VT6307S Fan1 RTL8100B LPC I/O IT8712F USB2 USB3 ATA2 DIMM1 DDR 333/266/200 MHz PDC20378 DIMM2 IDE2 +12V Power Battery IDE1 Main Power ATA1 Fan2 JBAT1 PWLED ATA1 PDC 20378 for B8D-FR only... -
Page 7: Chipset System Block Diagram
SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR 1-2 Chipset System Block Diagram Intel Pentium 4 CPU (Hyper-Threading and Prescott CPU included) System Bus 400/533/*800MHz Intel DDR memory Interface Interface Connector System North Bridge Memory DDR 333/266 SDRAM 845GE AGP 4X AGP Slot DVO(digital) TV Out... -
Page 8: Mainboard Specification Table
Chapter 1 Specification 1-3 Mainboard Specification Table B8D-F/ B8D-FR Specifications and Features Socket 478 for P4 CPU (Celeron-D, HT CPU and *Prescott 533CPU up to 2.8GNz included) Intel 845GE, 400/533/*800MHz FSB North Bridge Intel ICH4 South Bridge BIOS AMI BIOS Memory DDR 333/266 SDRAM, up to 2GB in 2 DIMM slots I/O Chip... -
Page 9: Mainboard Specifications
SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR 1-4 Mainboard Specifications 1-4.1 CPU Socket ® CPU Socket 478B on board, supporting Intel Pentium 4 and Northwood processors (including Intel Celeron-D, Hyper-Threading CPUs and Prescott 533 CPU 2.8GHz) in the 478-pin package for : -- *800/533/400MHz System Bus -- 512KB L2 Advanced Transfer Cache -- Hyper-pipelined technology -- Advanced dynamic execution;... -
Page 10: 1-4.5 Integrated Multiplexed Agp And Dvo Interface
Chapter 1 Specification 1-4.5 Integrated Multiplexed AGP and DVO Interface Integrated multiplexed AGP and DVO interface in 845GE,supporting AGP performance and analog/Digital display: • One AGP slot on board, supporting both Digital Video Out card or AGP4x card for analog/digital display (TMDS,LVDS and TV-out) (See AGP Installation in Chapter 2 of this manual) •... -
Page 11: 1-4.8 Advanced System Power Management
• Hardware Monitor supported by IT8712F, providing monitoring and alarm for flexible desktop management of hardware voltage, tempera- tures and fan speeds. • Utility Software Soltek Hardware Monitor for displaying system status is enclosed in Support CD for user’s installation. 1-4.11 AC’97 Audio Codec on board AC’97 Audio Codec 2.2 compliant on board... -
Page 12: 1-4.13 Ieee 1394 Interface
• SATA RAID Controller Driver enclosed in Support CD / Floppy Disk for user’s installation. 1-4.15 Form Factor • Soltek Mini Form Factor, ATX Power Supply, version 2.03 compliant, supported by 1x Main Power Connector, 1x +12V Power Connector. • Mainboard size: 180mm x 260mm... -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Setup
SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR Chapter 2 Hardware Setup To Get Things Ready for Hardware Setup ! 1. We recommend to install your CPU before any other components. For detailed installation instructions of processor, you can also refer to the pamphlet enclosed in your CPU package. -
Page 14: Cpu Installation With Socket 478B
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-1 CPU Installation with Socket 478B 2-1.1 To Identify a Pentium 4 CPU Intel PENTIUM 4 2.80 GHz / 512 / 800 (Hyper-Threading & Prescott CPU included) 3) System Bus 2) CPU L2 Cache 1) CPU Working Frequency On the heatsink side of a Pentium 4 CPU, there printed a line of figures to identify its specifications. -
Page 15: 2-1.2 Cpu Installation With Socket 478B
SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR 2-1.2 CPU Installation with Socket 478B This mainboard is built with CPU Socket 478B (478-pin) supporting the Intel Pentium 4 CPU: • Follow the steps described in this section to install the 478-pin Pen- tium 4 CPU into the on board Socket 478. -
Page 16: Pentium 4 Cpu Fan Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-2 Pentium 4 CPU Fan Installation CPU Fan Connector Pentium 4 Fanbase Press down the spring locks to lock up the fan Cooling Fan to CPU FAN connector The above pictures are taken from sample mainboards as installation illustr- ation. -
Page 17: Memory Installation
SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR 2-3 Memory Installation How to tackle the memory Modules: • Make sure to unplug your power supply before adding or removing memory module. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your mainboard and the memory module. -
Page 18: Vga / Agp 4X Slot Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-4 VGA / AGP 4X Slot Installation 1. To install on-board VGA, please connect your monitor directly to VGA connector on board. 2. To install Digital-Video-Out(DVO) / TV Out display, please insert an AGP / DVO /TV Out card into the AGP slot. This AGP slot supports AGP 4X card(analog), DVO card and TV Out card, respectively but not simultaneously. - Page 19 SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR 3. If user wants AGP display, please insert 1.5V AGP 4X card into the AGP slot to boot system. A Rib is specifically added to the 4X slot so as to match the AGP 4X card. To insert a 3.3V AGP 2X card into the AGP 8X/4X slot will damage the system chip and burn the 1.5V...
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Page 20: Ide Connector Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-5 IDE Connector Installation To install IDE Connector, you may connect the blue connector of IDE cable to the primary (IDE1) or secondary (IDE2) connector on board, and then connect the gray connector to your slave device and the black connector to your master device. -
Page 21: Floppy Drive Connector Installation
SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR 2-6 Floppy Drive Connector Installation To install FDC, you should connect the end of FDC cable with single connector to the board , and connect the other end with two connectors to the floppy drives. ALC650 JAUD1 JKB1... -
Page 22: Sata Raid Connectors (B8D-Fr Only)
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-7 SATA RAID Connectors (B8D-FR only) The Serial ATA is designed to improve the Parallel ATA with the capabil- ity of Hot Plug and offer a data bandwidth of 150Mbytes/second. It also reduce voltage and pin count and can be implemented with thin cables which improve the inner ventilaton of PC cases. -
Page 23: Atx V2.03 Power Supply Installation
SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR 2-8 ATX V2.03 Power Supply Installation +12V Power Connector +12V PWR OK PS ON# +3.3V -12V +3.3V +3.3V Pin1 Pin11 Main Power Connector (20-pin) mPGA478B IEEE1 PCI 1 AGP1 4X ATX V2.03 Power Supply is strongly recommended for mainboard run- ning with 2GHz or higher CPU. -
Page 24: Jumper Settings
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-9 Jumper Settings The following diagrams show the locations and settings of jumper blocks on the mainboard. JKB1: ALC650 JAUD1 Keyboard / Mouse Wake Up JKB1 VT6307S Fan1 RTL8100B LPC I/O IT8712F 1-2 closed (default) Enabled 2-3 closed Disabled USB2... -
Page 25: 2-9.2 Jbat1: Clear Cmos
SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR 2-9.2 JBAT1: Clear CMOS When you have problem with rebooting your system, you can clear CMOS data and restore it to default value. To clear CMOS with Jumper JBAT1, please follow the steps below: 1. Power off system. -
Page 26: Other Connectors Configuration
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-10 Other Connectors Configuration This section lists out all connectors configurations for users’ reference. 2-10.1 On Board Fan Connectors Sensor ALC650 +12V JAUD1 JKB1 VT6307S Fan1 RTL8100B LPC I/O IT8712F Sensor Conn. Fan1: CPU Fan Connector CPU sensor, Speed Control USB2... -
Page 27: 2-10.2 Usb Ports And Usb Pin-Headers
SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR 2-10.2 USB Ports and USB Pin-headers This series provides 4 USB ports on board supporting various USB devices. In addition, 2 USB pin-headers are added on board to provide expansion of 4 more optional USB ports by using 2 additional USB cables. -
Page 28: 2-10.3 Front Panel Connectors
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-10.3 Front Panel Connectors This Front Panel Connectors consist of the following connectors for various supports. When you have fixed the mainboard to the case, join the connectors of this Front Panel Connectors to the case Front Panel. IEEE1 PWRBT# PLED-... - Page 29 SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR (1) Power Switch Connector: Connection: Connected to a momentary button or switch. Function: Manually switching the system between “On” and “Soft Off”. Pressing the momentary button for more than 4 seconds will also turn the system off. (2) IR Connector (Infrared Connector): Connection: Connected to Connector IR on board.
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Page 30: 2-10.4 Back Panel Connectors
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-10.4 Back Panel Connectors A : PS/2 Mouse G : IEEE1394 Connector B : COM1 H : USB0, USB1 C : COM2 : Line In /Rear Speaker Out D : RJ45 (LAN) J : Line-out/Front Speaker Out E : PS/2 Keyboard K : Mic-in/Center/Subwoofer Out F : VGA Connector... -
Page 31: 2-10.6 Ps/2 Mouse And Ps/2 Keyboard
SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR 2-10.6 PS/2 Mouse And PS/2 Keyboard (PS/2 Mouse: On top of keyboard connector, green) 6 Void 5 Mouse Clock 4 VCC 3 GND 1 Mouse Data 2 Void 6 Void 5 Keyboard Clock 3 GND 4 VCC 2 Void... -
Page 32: 2-10.8 Jaud1: Front Panel Audio Connector
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-10.8 JAUD1: Front Panel Audio Connector This series is designed with a Front Panel Audio connector “JAUD1. • Supporting Front Panel S/PDIF Input/Output, Front Panel Mic-In and Front Panel Line-out; • A S/PDIF cable is needed to connect this connector to Front Panel. To Front Panel ALC650 JAUD1... -
Page 33: 2-10.9 Ieee 1394A Port/Pin-Header
SL-B8D-F /SL-B8D-FR 2-10.9 IEEE 1394a Port/Pin-header Two IEEE1394a Ports are built on board for Digital Video Cameras and other devices with 1394a interface. Another IEEE 1394a Pin-header is built on board providing one more 1394a channel on the front Panel. -
Page 34: 2-10.10 Printer Port: Jpnt1 (Optional)
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup 2-10.10 Printer Port: JPNT1 (optional) JPNT1 is an optional parallel printer port. ALC650 JAUD1 JKB1 JPNT1: Printer Port (optional) VT6307S Fan1 RTL8100B LPC I/O IT8712F Pin Assignment Pin 14 AUTOFD# Pin 1 STROBE# Pin 15 ERROR# Pin 2 LPTDD0 Pin 16 INITA# Pin 3 LPTDD1... -
Page 35: Chapter 3 Software Setup
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR Chapter 3 Software Setup Drivers, Utilities and Software Installation • Support CD: This series of mainboards will be shipped with a Support CD which contains those necessary driver files, Application Softwares and some helpful utilities. It is a user-friendly, auto-run CD which will open itself up in a CD-ROM automatically. -
Page 36: To Open Up The Support Cd
Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-1 To Open up the Support CD 1. Please put the Support CD enclosed in your mainboard package into the CD-ROM drive. In a few seconds, the Main Menu will automatic- ally appear, displaying the contents to be installed for this series: 2. -
Page 37: Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 3-2 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility 1. Following the procedures of opening the Support CD, click to “ Install Intel Chipset software installation Utility” to proceed. 2. The Intel Service Pack InstallShield Wizard will pop up to guide you to the Intel Service pack installation. -
Page 38: Intel Application Accelerator Installation
Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-3 Intel Application Accelerator Installation IAA supports all Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP with Pentium III / 4 processor. Installations of this software for these operating systems are similarly programed to an auto-run mode. It is typically designed to improve performance of the storage sub-system and overall system performance. - Page 39 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 4. On ”Choose Destination Location” screen, press “Next” to continue. Next 5. On ”InstallShield Wizard Com- plete” screen, choose “Yes, I want to restart my computer now” and press “Finish” to restart. Remember you must restart computer to put setup into effect.
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Page 40: Directx Installation
Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-4 DirectX Installation Following the installation of INF, you have to restart system so that your system can be reconfigured with the driver just installed. When restarting procedures finish, please open the Support CD with your CD- ROM to enter the Main Installation Menu. -
Page 41: Graphics Driver Installation
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 3-5 Graphics Driver Installation Following the installation of IAA(or DirectX), you have to restart system so that your system can be reconfigured with the utility. When restart- ing procedures finish, please open the Support CD with your CD-ROM to enter the Main Installation Menu. -
Page 42: Ac'97 Audio Driver Installation
Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-6 AC’97 Audio Driver Installation Avance AC97 Audio Codec on board, AC’97 2.2 compatible stereo audio code for PC multimedia systems. Avance AC’97 Audio Codec Driver is pro- vided in Support CD for user’s installation. 3-6.1 Install AC’97 6-channel Audio Driver 1. -
Page 43: 3-6.2 Verify 6-Channel Audio
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 3-6.2 Verify 6-channel Audio After installation of AC’97 6-channel Codec, you must configure the 5.1 Speaker connection to enable the 6-channel audio. 1. Connect your on-board Audio Connector to your 6-channel speakers as depicted in the figure below: Pale Blue Connector... - Page 44 Chapter 3 Software Setup 3. The AC’97 Audio Configuration” screen will pop out. Clikc the “Speaker Configuration” bar with your mouse. 4. Instantly, the “Speaker Configuration” screen will pop out. Pick the items “6-channel mode for 5.1 speakers output” and “ Synchronize the phonejack switch with the speakers settings”...
- Page 45 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 5. At finishing the Speakers Configuration, you can also click the “Speaker Test” bar on the screen to test the 6-channel performance. The figure below is the “Speaker Test” screen with testing instructions enclosed on it. Follow the instructions to perform the Speakers Test.
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Page 46: Hardware Monitor Utility Installation
Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-7 Hardware Monitor Utility Installation 3-7.1 Installation Hardware Monitor is built on this mainboard. Its installation is pro- grammed to a fully automated mode on Windows 9X/Me/NT4/2000/ XP. Users can follow the model installation below for its installation on various Windows System. -
Page 47: 3-7.2 Verification
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 3-7.2 Verification 1. After installing Soltek Hardware Monitor, double click “SoltekHM” icon on the desktop to open the main window of the Soltek Hardware Doctor. 2.Then the pop-up screen will show all information about CPU Temperature, Fan Speed and various Voltages. -
Page 48: Lan Drivers Installation
Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-8 LAN Drivers Installation 3-8.1 RTL8100B LAN driver on Windows ME / 2000 / XP 1. When you newly install Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP, the system will detect the LAN Controller on board and configure it automatically into system. - Page 49 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 4 . A f t e r t h e s e t u p p r o c e s s i s finished, please check the radial button “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” And click “OK”...
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Page 50: To Install Usb 2.0 Driver For Windows 2000/Xp
Chapter 3 Software Setup 3-9 To Install USB 2.0 Driver for Windows 2000/XP USB V2.0 with its 480Mb/s transfer rate supports operating system Windows 2000 and Windows XP via the Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack. For archieving Intel USB 2.0 support, users should install the latest Service Pack for Windows 2000 or Windows XP. -
Page 51: Chapter 4 Ami Bios Setup
4-5 To Update BIOS 4-6 BIOS Setup Attention: The BIOS Setup is subject to constant update without further notice to users. It is necessary for users to update the onboard BIOS by the latest BIOS version provided in our web site: www.soltek.com.tw... -
Page 52: About Bios Setup
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-1 About BIOS Setup BIOS setup is an interactive BIOS program that you need to run when: 1. Changing the hardware of your system. (For example: installing a new Hard Disk etc.) 2. Modifying the behavior of your computer. (For example: changing the system time or date, or turning special features on or off etc.) 3. -
Page 53: To Update Bios
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 4-5 To Update BIOS • System BIOS is incorporated into a Flash memory component. Flash BIOS allows user to upgrade BIOS without the need to replace an EPROM component. • The Upgrade Utility can be loaded on a floppy diskette for upgrading saving, and verifying the system BIOS. - Page 54 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Step 4. Under “ A “ prompt, type “ AMIXXX.EXE *.ROM “ and then press <Enter> to run BIOS update program. Please note that there should be a space between AMIXXX.EXE and *.ROM. (*.ROM depends on your mainboard model and version code. Instead of typing “*”, you should type the specific file name for your specific mainboard).
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Page 55: Bios Setup
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 4-6 BIOS SETUP --- CMOS Setup Utility 4-6.1 CMOS Setup Utility This mainboard comes with the AMI BIOS from American Megatrends Inc. Enter the CMOS Setup Utility Main Menu by: 1. Turn on or reboot your system. After a series of diagnostic checks, the following message will appear: PRESS <Del>... - Page 56 “Exit Without Saving” ignores your changes and exits the program. Attention: The BIOS Setup is subject to constant update without further notice to users. It is necessary for users to update the onboard BIOS by the latest BIOS version provided in our web site: www.soltek.com.tw...
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Page 57: 4-6.2 Standard Cmos Setup
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 4-6.2 Standard CMOS Setup Standard CMOS Setup records some basic system hardware configuration and sets the system clock and error handling. Modify the configuration values of this option if you want to change your system hardware configuration or after you clear CMOS data. - Page 58 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Floppy options Press Enter on “Floppy options” will let you select this field to the type(s) of floppy disk drive(s) installed in your system. The choices are: 1.2MB, 5.25 in. 720KB, 3.5 in. 1.44MB, 3.5 in. 2.88MB, 3.5 in.
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Page 59: 4-6.3 Advanced Bios Features
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 4-6.3 Advanced BIOS Features Advanced BIOS Features improves your system performance or sets up system features according to your preference. Run the Advanced BIOS Features as follows: Choose “Advanced BIOS Features” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options will appear: AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a... - Page 60 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Quick Boot Allows you to enable (default)/ disable quick boot of your system. Allows you to adjust the time of detecting hard disk Delay for Hard Drive on board at booting system. (Sec.) Choices: Disabled; 1~10 sec. in 1 sec. stepping. 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Allows you to set floppy or IDE devices already in- Device...
- Page 61 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR PS/2 Mouse Support Enabled, PS/2 mouse is supported. Disabled, PS/2 Mouse is not supported Primary Display Allows you to choose the primary display for the system. Choices: VGA/EGA; CGA40x25; CGA80x25; Mono; Absent Password Check Allows you to set BIOS to check up password with a password prompt at BIOS Setup or whenever re- starting system.
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Page 62: 4-6.4 Advanced Chipset Features
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.4 Advanced Chipset Features Advanced Chipset Features is used to modify the values of chipset buffers. These buffers control the system options. Run the Advanced Chipset Features as follows: Choose “Advanced Chipset Features” from the Main Menu and a list of option will appear: AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Advanced Chipset Features... - Page 63 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR SDRAM Frequency Allows you to set the SDRAM frequency. Choices for 100MHz CPU: Auto; 200MHz; 266MHz Choices for 133MHz CPU: Auto; 266MHz; 333MHz Default: Auto Configure SDRAM SPD (Serial presence detect) is a device in memory Timing by SPD module for storing the module information such as DRAM timing and chip parameters.
- Page 64 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Internal Graphics Allows you to set the internal graphic mode. Mode Select Choices: 512KB; 1MB; 8MB; Disabled (Hyper-threading If hyper-threading CPU is running on board, this item Function) appears to show the enabled status. Choices: Enabled; Disabled AGP Aperture Size Allows you to set the AGP Aperture Size.
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Page 65: 4-6.5 Power Management Features
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 4-6.5 Power Management Features Power Management Features allows you to set the system’s power saving functions. Run the Power Management Features as follows: Choose “Power Management Features” from the Main Menu and a list of options will appear: AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a... - Page 66 Chapter 4 BIOS Setup Allows you to enable / disable the Power manage- Power Management/ ment / Advanced Power Management function. Allows you to select the Video Power Down Mode. Video Power Down Choices: Disabled; Standby; Suspend Mode Allows you to select the Hard Disk Power Down Hard Disk Power Mode.
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Page 67: 4-6.6 Pnp / Pci Configurations
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 4-6.6 PNP / PCI Configurations PNP/PCI Configuration allows you to modify the system’s power saving functions. Run the PNP/PCI Configurations as follows: Choose “PNP/PCI Configurations” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options will appear: AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a... -
Page 68: 4-6.7 Integrated Peripherals
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.7 Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals option allows you to get some information inside your system when it is working. Run the Integrated Peripherals as follows: Choose “Integrated Peripherals” from the Main Menu and a list of op- tions will appear: AMIBIOS NEW SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Integrated Peripherals... - Page 69 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR OnBoard FDC Allows you to enable / disable the Onboard FDC. Onboard Serial Port 1 Allows you to set the Onboard Serial Port 1. Choices: Auto; Disabled; 3F8/COM1; 2F8/COM2; 3E8/COM3; 2E8/COM4; Onboard Serial Port 2 Allows you to set the Onboard Serial Port 2.
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Page 70: 4-6.8 Hardware Monitor Status
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.8 Hardware Monitor Status This menu helps you to read only and get more information on the working CPU temperature, FAN speed and voltage. Choose “Hardware Monitor Status” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of current status of your working system will appear: AMIBIOS EASY SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Hardware Monitor Status Setup Help... - Page 71 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR System Temperature Shows current system temperature. CPU Internal Shows current CPU internal temperature. Temperature CPU/System Fan Displays the current speed of CPU Fan, and other Speed onboard devices which users have connected to the onboard Fan Connectors. CPU Vcore Shows CPU core actual voltage value.
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Page 72: 4-6.9 Frequency/Voltage Control
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.9 Frequency/Voltage Control Run the “Frequency/Voltage Control” as following: Choose “Frequency/Voltage Control” from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of options will appear: AMIBIOS EASY SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Frequency/Voltage Control Setup Help RedStorm Overclocking Tech (Optional) (Press Enter) CPU Ratio Selection... - Page 73 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR CPU Linear This item allows you to enable / disable this setting Frequency function. CPU Clock If CPU Linear Frequency is set Enabled, this item allows you to set CPU Clock. Choices: 100MHz ~200MHz in 1MHz stepping. PCI Clock Auto...
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Page 74: 4-6.10 Set Supervisor Password
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.10 Set Supervisor Password This option allows you to set a Supervisor password for the system: 1. Choose “Set Supervisor Password” in the Main Menu and press <Enter>. Then the following message appears: [ Enter new supervisor password ] 2. - Page 75 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 8. To change or remove a current supervisor password, choose “Set Supervisor Password” and press <Enter>. An instruction box appears on the screen, prompting you to enter the current password first: [ Enter current supervisor password ] 9. Type the current password with keyboard and then press <Enter>.
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Page 76: 4-6.11 Load Optimized Defaults
Chapter 4 BIOS Setup 4-6.11 Load Optimized Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: [ Load Optimized Defaults ] Press [Enter] to continue or [ESC] to abort Press <Enter>... - Page 77 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR Memo...
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Page 78: Chapter 5 Raid & Raid Driver
Chapter 5 RAID & RAID Driver Chapter 5 RAID & RAID Driver ( This Chapter is for B8D-FR only) Promise RAID Controller PDC20378 & RAID Driver Promise RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) Controller PDC 20378 is built in this series of mainboards to provide RAID configuration of RAID 0, RAID 1 modes. -
Page 79: About Disk Array
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 5-0 About Disk Array 5-0-1 Disk Array Interpretation A “Disk Array” is formed from a group of 2 or more disk drives with the RAID (Redundent Array of Independent Disks) technology. The aim of a Disk Array is to provide better perfornance and/or data fault tolerance. -
Page 80: Sata Raid Layout On B8D-Fr
Chapter 5 RAID & RAID Driver 5-1. SATA RAID Layout on B8D-FR ALC650 JAUD1 JKB1 VT6307S Fan1 RTL8100B LPC I/O IT8712F USB2 Chipset Promise PDC20378 supporting SATA/PATA RAID USB3 Interfaces ATA2 DIMM1 DDR 333/266/200 MHz 2 SATA connectors ATA1/ATA2 supporting 2 SATA RAID Hard Disks PDC20378 DIMM2 IDE2... -
Page 81: To Enter The Main Menu Of Fastbuild Utility
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 5-4. To Enter the Main Menu of FastBuild Utility The Main Menu will pop out as below: FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.01 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ] Auto Setup......[1] View Drive Assignemnts..[2] Define Array......[3] Delete Array......[4] Rebuild Array......[5]... -
Page 82: View Drive Assignment Before Raid Setup
Chapter 5 RAID & RAID Driver 5-5. View Drive Assignment before RAID Setup Press “2” to enter “View Drive Assignment” so that you can see the status of all disk drives detected by RAID BIOS. FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.01 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. [ View Drivers Assignments ] Channel:ID Drive Model... -
Page 83: Choose " Performance" For Raid 0 (Stripe)
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 5-7. Choose “ Performance” for RAID 0 (Stripe) Press “1” to enter “Auto Setup” so that you can see the RAID choices. FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.01 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Auto Setup Options Menu ] Security (0+1) mode is... -
Page 84: Create Raid Only / Create And Quick Initialize
Chapter 5 RAID & RAID Driver 5-9. Create RAID only / Create and Quick Initialize “Create Only” is for creating RAID without changing the disk data. “Create and Quick Initialize” will create the RAID with clearing disk data. FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.01 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Auto Setup Options Menu ] Optimize Array for: Security... -
Page 85: Stripe Array Detected At Reboot System
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 5-11. Stripe Array Detected at Reboot System At rebooting system, Stripe Array (RAID 0) appears on screen after “POST”. FastTrak 378 (tm) BIOS Version 1.00.1.34 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology. Inc. All rights reserved. MODE SIZE TRACK-MAPPING STATUS 2+0 Stripe... -
Page 86: To Install Promise Raid Driver
Chapter 5 RAID & RAID Driver 5-12 To Install Promise RAID Driver Promise RAID Driver is incorporated in Support CD/Floppy Diskette for user’s installation. This driver is intended for Windows 98/Me/NT4/2000/ XP/2003. 5-12-1 To Install RAID Driver on Windows 2000/XP (1) Get ready the Floppy Diskette holding the RAID Driver. - Page 87 SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR (6) On next screen press “S” to confirm the mass storage device setup. Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter. Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s): <none>...
- Page 88 Chapter 5 RAID & RAID Driver (8) On next screen appearing, choose the driver suitable for your operating system and press <Enter> to continue. Windows Setup You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC to return to the previous screen.
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Page 89: To Install Raid Driver On Windows 98Se/Me
SL-B8D-F/SL-B8D-FR 5-12-2 To Install RAID Driver on Windows 98SE/Me (1) Get ready the Floppy Diskette holding the RAID Driver. (2) Check that Hard Disks are connected properly to the RAID conn- ectors. (3) Start your system and use RAID BIOS Setup Utility to configure RAID 0 / 1/ 0+1 to the hard disks. - Page 90 Chapter 5 RAID & RAID Driver (11) In the “Update device Driver Wizard” screen, click “Next” to continue until you see a dialog box asking you to “Specify a location” for the driver. You should now insert the SATA/SATA RAID Driver CD/ Diskette into CD-ROM/Drive A.