EXP8049 User’s Manual CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 OVERVIEW The EXP8049 is complemented by a 512KB second level Write-Back cache providing workstation level computing performance, and SIMM sockets support up to 64MB of DRAM. The EXP8049 motherboard offers outstanding I/O capabilities. Four PCI Local Bus slots provide a high bandwidth data path for data-movement intensive function such as Graphics.
BIOS has been Hardware Integrated with Enhanced IDE Driver for Best Hard Disk Performance Supports Parallel Port EPP/ECP Mode 1.3 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Processor : INTEL 486SX/DX/DX2/DX4/P24T/P24D 486CPU CYRIX CX486 SX/DX/DX2 486CPU AMD DX/DX2/DX4/DXL 486CPU CPU Clock : 25/33/40/50 MHz CPU Memory : Up to 64MB Memory Configuration : 1MB/2MB/4MB/8MB/16MB/32MB/64MB...
Before the system is ready to operate, the hardware must be set up for various functions of the system. To set up the EXP8049 motherboard is a simple task. The user only has to set a few jumpers, connectors and sockets.
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EXP8049 User’s Manual The motherboard consists of four memory banks, SM1, SM2, SM3 or SM4 . TABLE 1 TOTAL MEMORY None None None None None None 12MB None None 12MB None None 16MB 16MB None None None 16MB 16MB None...
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EXP8049 User’s Manual 3.3V or 5V Vottage Selector. Please set the correct voltage according to the CPU reguired voltage specification. Incorrect setting of this voltage selector may damage or render the CPU invaild operation. INTEL 486SX-S CPU TYPE JP14 JP12...
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EXP8049 User’s Manual 3.3V or 5V Vottage Selector. Please set the correct voltage according to the CPU reguired voltage specification. Incorrect setting of this voltage selector may damage or render the CPU invaild operation.
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GREEN FUNCTION OPTION JUMPER DESCRIPTION 2 4 6 8 For Power Fan 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 For Monitor Power 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 For VGA H-Sync 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 ...
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EXP8049 User’s Manual CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION CONNECTO PIN OUT SIGNAL NAME J6 : Power LED KEY LOCK Not Used Ground Keyboard Inhibitor Ground J7 : +5V DC SPEAKER Data Out Data Out Data Out J3 : Ground RESET Reset In J4 :...
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Default Setting PRINTER PORT In ECP Mode (JP2 is used for Parallel Port DMA Acknowledge Input) DMA Channel 1 DMA Channel 3 In Standard Printer Mode Open Printer as Input/Output Port Close Printer as Output Port (Default) JP34 In ECP Mode for Parallel Port DMA request output DMA Channel 1 DMA Channel 3...
SYSTEM BIOS SETUP PHOENIX BIOS SYSTEM CONFIGURATION SETUP Use the EXP8049 to record changes in your hardware and to control its special features. The Setup program uses a number of menus in which you can specify changes to your hardware and turn the special features on or off.
Move Enter Select F1 Help ESC Exit F10 Save & Exit Select an option by moving the highlight with your up-and-down arrow keys and press. <Enter>. After making your changes, select Save Values to CMOS to make them operative. Press <Esc> to exit the setup program. The following pages describe each one of these selections.
EXP8049 User’s Manual 3.2 FIXED DISK SETUP Phoenix BIOS Setup - Copyright 1985-94 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. MAIN MENU System Setup Fixed Disk Setup Advanced System Setup Boot Options Security and Anti-Virus Green PC Features...
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EXP8049 User’s Manual 3.3 ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP Phoenix BIOS Setup - Copyright 1985-94 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. MAIN MENU System Setup Fixed Disk Setup Advanced System Setup Boot Options Security and Anti-Virus Green PC Features...
3.3.1 Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals Selecting " " from the Advanced Setup menu displays a menu like the one shown here. The actual features displayed depend on the capabilities of your system's hardware. Phoenix BIOS Setup - Copyright 1985-94 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP Warning! Items on this menu, if set incorrectly,...
EXP8049 User’s Manual (Note) FDC AB Change: [Disabled] NOTE: You can choose the EPP/ECP mode if your external device supports EPP/ECP feature. 3.3.2 Memory Cache Memory Cache Selecting " " from the Advanced Setup menu displays a menu like the one shown here. The actual features displayed depend on the capabilities of your system's hardware.
EXP8049 User’s Manual 3.3.3 Memory Shadow Selecting "Memory Shadow" from the Advanced Setup menu displays a menu like the one shown here. The actual features displayed depend on the capabilities of your system's hardware. Phoenix BIOS Setup - Copyright 1985-94 Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
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D000 - D7FF: [Disabled] D800 - DFFF: [Disabled] E000 - E7FF: [Disabled] E800 - EFFF: [Disabled] Move ESC Exit PgUp Previous Value F5 Previous Configuration F1 Help PgDn Next Value Default Configuration 3.3.4 Advanced Chipset Control Selecting "Advanced Chipset Control" from the Advanced System Setup menu displays a menu like the one shown here.
EXP8049 User’s Manual Phoenix BIOS Setup - Copyright 1985-94 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ADVANCED CHIPSET CONTROL On Chip IDE Controller: [Enabled] On Board 15M Memory as ISA Range: [Disabled] PCI IRQ Level/Edge Selection: [Edge] CPU to PCI Write Merge: [Disabled] CPU to PCI Write Buffer:...
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Configuration F1 Help PgDn Next Value Default Configuration Phoenix BIOS Setup - Copyright 1985-94 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ADVANCED CHIPSET CONTROL VESA Master Cycle Delay ADSJ: [Non - Delay ADSJ] PCI Bridge Ready Syn. Mode: [Syn.] Hidden Refresh: [Enabled] HITMJ Timing: [4t] RAS to CAS Delay: [4t]...
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EXP8049 User’s Manual NOTE: The contents of this menu depends on the chipset installed on your motherboard, and chipsets vary widely. Consult your dealer or the <F1> help screens before changing the items on this menu. Incorrect settings can cause your system to...
3.3.5 PCI Devices Phoenix BIOS Setup - Copyright 1985-94 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. ADVANCED SYSTEM SETUP Warning! Items on this menu, if set incorrectly, could cause your system to malfunction. Integrated Peripherals Memory Cache Memory Shadow Advanced Chipset Control ...
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NOTE: The number of PCI device slots depends on motherboard specifications. When you install PCI IDE card on any PCI slot, you must set that slots IRQ line [14] and [Enabled Device] [Enable Master] items must set Enable.
EXP8049 User’s Manual 3.4 BOOT OPTIONS Phoenix BIOS Setup - Copyright 1985-94 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. MAIN MENU System Setup Fixed Disk Setup Advanced System Setup Boot Options Security and Anti-Virus Green PC Features Load ROM Default Values...
3.5 SECURITY AND ANTI-VIRUS Phoenix BIOS Setup - Copyright 1985-94 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. MAIN MENU System Setup Fixed Disk Setup Advanced System Setup Boot Options Security and Anti-Virus Green PC Features Load ROM Default Values Load Values from CMOS Save Values to CMOS ...
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EXP8049 User’s Manual F1 Help ESC Exit Default Configuration "Supervisor Password is" shows whether supervisor password is set or not. "User Password is" shows whether user password is set or not. Setting Supervisor Password requires a password on entering Setup.
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This option when “write protect” will prevent virus from writing to the boot sector. Note when “write protect” is selected, this may cause failure installing OS/2 and windows NT. Default option as “Normal”.
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EXP8049 User’s Manual 3.6 GREEN PC FEATURES Phoenix BIOS Setup - Copyright 1985-94 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. MAIN MENU System Setup Fixed Disk Setup Advanced System Setup Boot Options Security and Anti-Virus Green PC Features...
Phoenix BIOS Setup - Copyright 1985-94 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. GREEN PC FEATURES Power Saving Mode: [Disabled] System Doze Timer: [1 min] System Standby Timer: [2 min] System Suspend Timer: [5 min] Wakeup System During Suspend: [Disabled] Wakeup Time at (hour): [0 hr] Wakeup Time at (minute): [0 min]...
EXP8049 User’s Manual Move ESC Exit PgUp Previous Value F5 Previous Configuration F1 Help PgDn Next Value Default Configuration 3.7 LOAD ROM DEFAULT VALUES Phoenix BIOS Setup - Copyright 1985-94 Phoenix Technologies Ltd. NOTICE Default values have been loaded.
RMA FORM When the motherboard can not work well, please fill up this form to describe related situations. If the space is not enough to use, you can attach separate paper. MODEL: MODEL NO: HARDWARE Brand , Model , Speed CPU: CO-PROCESSOR: Brand , Model , Speed ...
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<B> ERROR MESSAGES ON YOUR SCREEN (PLEASE SHOW US THE WHOLE SENTENCE) <C> PROBLEM DESCRIPTION...