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  • Page 1 SU15A User Guide...

  • Page 2: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Statement

    Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.) Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Canadian Doc Statement

    which the receiver is connected. 4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Disclaimer The vendor makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specially disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any purpose.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction...................1-1 1 Motherboard Description ............1-2 1.1 Features ........................1-2 1.1.1 Hardware ......................1-2 1.1.2 Software......................1-7 1.1.3 Attachments ....................1-7 1.2 Motherboard Installation...................1-8 1.2.1 Layout of Motherboard ................1-8 1.3 Motherboard Connectors ..................1-9 1.3.1 Front Panel Connectors (JPANEL1)............1-10 1.3.2 ATX 20-pin Power Connector (JATXPER1).........1-12 1.3.3 Hard Disk Connectors (IDE1/IDE2)............1-13 1.3.4 Floppy Disk Connector (FDC1)
  • Page 5 Contents 1.7 Jumper Settings ....................1-26 1.7.1 CPU Fan Connector (JCFAN1) ...............1-27 1.7.2 System Fan Connector (JSFAN1) (Optional)........1-27 1.7.3 CMOS Function Selection (JCMOS1)............1-27 1.7.4 Keyboard / Mouse Power Selection (JKBV1) (Optional)....1-27 1.7.5 Power Selection (JUSBP1) (Optional) ............1-28 1.7.6 Wake On Modem Connector (JWOM1)..........1-28 1.7.7 Wake-On-LAN Connector (JWOL1)............1-28...
  • Page 6 Contents 2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations ...................2-27 2.8 PC Health Status....................2-30 2.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ..................2-32 2.10 Load Optimized Defaults ................2-33 2.11 Set Supervisor/User Password..............2-34 2.12 Save & Exit Setup....................2-36 2.13 Exit Without Saving..................2-37 3. Software Setup................3-1 3.1 Software List......................3-1 3.2 On Board Audio Device Driver List..............3-2 3.3 Software Installation...................3-3...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Introduction System Overview Thank you buying this product! This manual was written to help you start using this product as quickly and smoothly as possible. Inside you will find adequate explanations to solve most problems. For help in finding topics of interest, refer to Table of Contents.

  • Page 8: Motherboard Description

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1 Motherboard Description 1.1 Features 1.1.1 Hardware − The Coppermine processor (FC-PGA) and Celeron (FC-PGA only) the new generation power for high-end workstations and servers. − Provides Socket 370. − Running at 66 MHz,100 MHz and 133MHz Front Side Bus frequency.
  • Page 9 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description − BIOS supported power management. − Power down timer from 1 min to 1 hour. − Wakes up by any key pressed or mouse activity. − Wake On LAN connector. − Wake On MODEM header. − Wake On AMR or CNR supported.
  • Page 10 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description − PC99 complaint. Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) − Supports AGP 2.0 including 4X AGP data transfers. − High priority access support. − Hierarchical PCI configuration mechanism. − Supports via dual mode buffers to allow AGP 2.0, 3.3V or 1.5V signaling.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description AC’97 Sound Codec Onboard − AC-LINK protocol comfliance. − AC’97 2.1 compliant. − Energy saving power down modes. − 18-bit full duplex stereo ADC,DACs. − SNR>95 dB through Mixer and DAC. − AC-3 playback required for PVD applications. −...
  • Page 12 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Hardware Monitor Subsystem The hardware monitor subsystem provides low-cost instrumentation capabilities. The features of the hardware monitor subsystem include: − Management Level 4 functionality. − Microprocessor System Hardware Monitor: Integrated temperature and voltage monitoring to detect levels above or below acceptable values (+12V, -12V, +5V, +3.3V, +2.5V, VTT (1.5V), VCCORE (CPU Voltage)).

  • Page 13: Software

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.1.2 Software BIOS − AWARD BIOS. − ACPI Supported. − Supports APM1.2. − Supports USB Function. − Setting the CPU Host frequency/Ratio. − Setting CNR or AMR status. (On-board CT5880 only ) Operating Systems − Offers the highest performance for MS-DOS, Windows 3x, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 9x, Windows ME, LINUX, Novell, UNIX, SCO UNIX etc.

  • Page 14: Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.2 Motherboard Installation 1.2.1 Layout of Motherboard Model No.SU15A JKBMS1 JCFAN1 & Mouse J K B V 1 JUSBP1 JUSB2 CPU1 JATXPWR1 COM1 JPRNT1 LPC I/O FDC1 JSPKR1 SP-OUT INTEL JCDIN1 82815EP J L I N 1...

  • Page 15: Motherboard Connectors

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.3 Motherboard Connectors B C D E F G A. Back Panel Connectors N. Front USB Connector ( JUSBF2) B. CD Audio-In Connectors (JCDIN1- O. Front Panel Connector (JPANEL1) C. AUX Audion In Connector ( JAUX1) P. Wake On-Modem CONN. (JWOM1) Q.

  • Page 16: Front Panel Connectors (Jpanel1)

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description NOTE: The “* “mark represent the function is optional. 1.3.1 Front Panel Connectors (JPANEL1) GROUND POWER SLEEP POWER RESET SPEAKER Assignment Function Assignment Function Speaker Speaker Ground Ground Connector Power LED (+) HDD LED (+) Hard Drive Power LED (+) POWER HDD LED (-)
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Speaker Connector An offboard speaker can be installed on the motherboard as a manufacturing option. An offboard speaker can be connected to the motherboard at the front panel connector. The speaker (onboard or offboard) provides error beep code information during the Power On Self- Test when the computer cannot use the video interface.

  • Page 18: Atx 20-Pin Power Connector (Jatxper1)

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Sleep /Resume Switch Connector When APM is enabled in the system BIOS, and the operating system’s APM driver is loaded, the system can enter sleep (standby) mode in one of the following ways: Ÿ Optional front panel sleep/resume button Ÿ...

  • Page 19: Hard Disk Connectors (Ide1/Ide2)

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description PW_OK -5 V (Optional) 5V_SB 12 V Warning: Since the motherboard has the instant power- on function, make sure that all components are installed properly before inserting the power connector to ensure that no damage will be done. 1.3.3 Hard Disk Connectors (IDE1/IDE2) The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced, PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4, and Ultra DMA 33/ 66/ 100 functionality.
  • Page 20 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1-14...

  • Page 21: Back Panel Connectors

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.4 Back Panel Connectors JKBMS1 JPRNT1 JGAME1 P S / 2 M o u s e P a r a l l e l G a m e P o r t P S / 2 U S B C O M 1 C O M 2...

  • Page 22: Usb Connector

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard Connectors Signal Name Data No connect Ground +5 V (fused) Clock No connect 1.4.2 USB Connector The motherboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus roots for attaching USB devices such as: keyboard, mouse and other USB devices.

  • Page 23: Front Usb Connector: (Jusbf1 / Jusbf2) (Optional)

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.4.2.2 Front USB Connector: (JUSBF1 / JUSBF2) (Optional) JUSBF1 JUSBF2 Front USB Connector (JUSBF1) (Optional) Signal Name Signal Name Ground FNT_USBP0 Ground FNT_USBP0# Ground Front USB Connector (JUSBF2) (Optional) Assignment Assignment No connection Port 1 Negative Data Ground Port 1 Positive Data Port 2 Positive Data...

  • Page 24: Serial And Parallel Interface Ports

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description No connection 1.5 Serial and Parallel Interface Ports This system comes equipped with two serial ports and one parallel port. Both types of interface ports will be explained in this chapter. The Serial Interface Port : COM1&COM2 The serial interface port is sometimes referred to as an RS-232 port or an asynchronous communications port.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1-19...
  • Page 26 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Connectivity The serial port can be used many ways, and it may be necessary to become familiar with the pin-out diagram. The following chart gives you the function of each pin on the 9-pin connector and some of the 25-pin connector.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Serial Ports/COM Ports The two serial ports on the computer are called COM1 and COM2, respectively. If you wish, two more serial ports can be added onto the computer using optional hardware. Should you choose to add the extra Serial ports (COM ports) they would be called COM3 and COM4.
  • Page 28 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Parallel Interface Port (JPRNT1) Unlike the serial port, parallel interface ports have been standardized and should not present any difficulty interfacing peripherals to your system. Sometimes called a Centronics port, the parallel port is almost exclusively used with printers.

  • Page 29: Cpu Installation

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.6 CPU Installation 1.6.1 CPU Installation Procedure Pull the lever sideways away from the socket then raise the lever up to a 90- degree angle. Locate Pin A in the socket and look for the white dot or cut edge in the CPU.

  • Page 30: How To Install A Dimm Module

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.6.2 How to install a DIMM Module Single Sided DIMM Double Sided DIMM 1. The DIMM socket has a Plastic Safety Tab and the DIMM memory module has an asymmetrical notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit into the slot in one direction.
  • Page 31 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description The mounting holes and plastic tabs should fit over the edge and hold the DIMM memory modules in place. 1-25...

  • Page 32: Jumper Settings

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.7 Jumper Settings The jumper has two or more pins that can be covered by a plastic jumper cap, enabling you to select different system options. JCFAN1 JKBV1 JUSBP1 JCLK1 JWOL1 JCMOS1 JSFAN1 JWOM1 1-26...

  • Page 33: Cpu Fan Connector (Jcfan1)

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.7.1 CPU Fan Connector (JCFAN1) Pin No. Assignment Ground +12V FAN R.P.M. Signal input 1.7.2 System Fan Connector (JSFAN1) (Optional) Pin No. Assignment Ground +12V FAN R.P.M Srgnal input 1.7.3 CMOS Function Selection (JCMOS1) JCOMS1 Assignment Normal Operation (default) 1-2 Closed Clear CMOS Data...

  • Page 34: Power Selection (Jusbp1) (Optional)

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.7.5 Power Selection (JUSBP1) (Optional) Pin No. Assignment +5V Standby Voltage 1.7.6 Wake On Modem Connector (JWOM1) PIN NO. Assignment Ground Ring-in Signal input 1.7.7 Wake-On-LAN Connector (JWOL1) Pin No. Assignment +5V Standby Voltage Ground Wakeup Signal Input 1.7.8 CPU Frequency Selection (JCLK1) CPU / DRAM PIN1-2...
  • Page 35 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Auto (Control by OPEN OPEN Celeron CPU (FC-PGA) must CPU ) selected by both Jumper only, not (Default) (Default) Auto. 1-29...

  • Page 36: Dimm Installation

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.8 DIMM Installation 1.8.1 DIMM DRAM Access Time: 3.3V Unbuffered SDRAM PC100/133 Type required. DRAM Type: 16MB/ 32MB/ 64MB/ 128MB/ 256MB DIMM Module (168pin) Total Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Memory Size (MB) DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 16 M 16M x 1 pc...
  • Page 37 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Total Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Memory Size (MB) DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 64 M 16M x 1 pc 16M x 1 pc 32M x 1 pc 96 M 32M x 1 pc 32M x 1 pc 32M x 1 pc 160 M 64M x 1 pc...

  • Page 38: Audio Subsystem

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.9 Audio Subsystem JCDIN1 JCDIN2 JAUX1 JTAD1 JAUDIO1 1.9.1 CD Audio-In Connectors (JCDIN1/JCDIN2) Pin No. of JCDIN1 Assignment Left Channel Input Ground Ground Right Channel Input Pin No. of JCDIN2 Assignment Left Channel Input Ground Right Channel Input 1-32...

  • Page 39: Telephony Connector (Jtad1)

    Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Ground 1.9.2 Telephony Connector (JTAD1) Pin No. Assignment MONO_out Ground Guound MONO_in 1.9.3 AUX Audio in Connector (JAUX1) (Optional) Pin No. Assignment Right Channel Aux-in Ground Ground Left Channel Aux in 1.9.4 Front Audio Connector: JAUDIO1 (Optional) Assignment Assignment Lch Line out Signal to phone...
  • Page 40 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Rch- Right channel 1-34...

  • Page 41: Bios Setup

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2. BIOS Setup Introduction This manual discussed Award™ Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This special information is then store in battery-backed RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
  • Page 42 Chapter2 BIOS Setup Management (APM) specification. Power management features are implemented via the System Management Interrupt (SMI). Sleep and Suspend power management modes are supported. Power to the hard disk drives and video monitors can be managed by this AWARD BIOS.
  • Page 43 Chapter2 BIOS Setup PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS™ also supports Version 2.1 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. Please see the Intel technical documentation for additional information. DRAM Support SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) are supported. Supported CPUs ®...
  • Page 44 Chapter2 BIOS Setup F7 key Load the optimized defaults F10 key Save all the CMOS changes and exit...

  • Page 45: Main Menu

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2.1 Main Menu Once you enter Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter>...
  • Page 46 Chapter2 BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of BIOS special enhanced features. Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features. Integrated Peripherals This section page includes all the items of IDE hard drive and Programmed Input/ Output features.
  • Page 47 Chapter2 BIOS Setup Set User Password You can specify both a User and a Supervisor password. When you select either password option, you are prompted for a 1-8 character password. Enter the password and then retype the password when prompted. Save &...

  • Page 48: Standard Cmos Features

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2.2 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the<PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item.
  • Page 49 Chapter2 BIOS Setup Main Menu Selections This table shows the selections that you can make on the Main Menu. Item Options Description Date MM DD YYYY Set the system date. Note That the ‘Day’ automatically changes when you set the date.
  • Page 50 Chapter2 BIOS Setup Item Options Description Halt On All Errors Select situation which you want the BIOS to No Errors stop the POST process All, but Keyboard and notify you. All, but Diskette All, but Disk/Key Base Memory Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up.

  • Page 51: Advanced Bios Features

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features Figure 3. Advanced BIOS Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Item Help CPU Internal Cache Enabled Enalded External Cache Enabled Menu Level CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Enabled Processor Number Feature Enabled...
  • Page 52 Chapter2 BIOS Setup Virus Warning This option allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempts to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and alarm beep.
  • Page 53 Chapter2 BIOS Setup These BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in these items. The Choices: Floppy, LS120, HDD-0, SCSI, CDROM, HDD-1, HDD-2, HDD-3, ZIP100, LAN, Disabled. Boot Other Device The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. Swap Floppy Drive If the system has two floppy drives, you can swap the logical drive name assignments.
  • Page 54 Chapter2 BIOS Setup System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Setup (default) The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

  • Page 55: Advanced Chipset Features

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and the external cache.
  • Page 56 Chapter2 BIOS Setup SDRAM CAS Latency Time When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. The Choices: Auto (default), 2, 3. Slight Adjust This item allows you to adjust CPU frequency when “Slight Adjust” select enable.

  • Page 57: Integrated Peripherals

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2.5 Integrated Peripherals Figure 5. Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Control Press Enter Item Help PCI IDE USB Controller Enabled USB Keyboard Disabled Menu Level Init Display First PCI Slot AC97 Audio Auto...
  • Page 58 Chapter2 BIOS Setup OnChip IDE Control The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select “Enabled” to activate the first and/or second IDE interface. Select “ Disabled” to deactivate an interface, if you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface.
  • Page 59 Chapter2 BIOS Setup multiple sector read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (must new drives do), select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. USB Controller Select Enabled if your system contains an Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you have USB peripherals.
  • Page 60 Chapter2 BIOS Setup Onboard Serial Port 1/Port 2 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports. The Choices: Disabled, Auto, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/ IRQ4, 2E8 / IRQ3. UART Mode Select This item allows you to determine which InfraRed (IR) function of onboard I/O chip.
  • Page 61 Chapter2 BIOS Setup PWRON After PWR-Fail "Former-Sts" System will return former status after is re-applied. "On" System will return to boot after power is re-applied. "Off" System will return to the S5 status (off) In S5 status, the only enabled wake event is the Power Button or any enabled wake event that was preserved through the power failure.

  • Page 62: Power Management Setup

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2.6 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. Figure 6. Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Function...
  • Page 63 Chapter2 BIOS Setup ACPI Function This item allows you to enable/disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. ACPI Suspend Type The item allows you to select the suspend type under ACPI operating system. S1 (POS) (default) Power on Suspend S3 (STR) Suspend to RAM...
  • Page 64 Chapter2 BIOS Setup to the video buffer. Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer. DPMS (default) Initial display power management signaling. Video Off In Suspend This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. The Choices: Yes (default), No. Suspend Type Select the Suspend Type.
  • Page 65 Chapter2 BIOS Setup Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the Soft-Off state when the system has “hung.” The Choices: Delay 4 Sec, Instant-Off (default) Wake-Up by PCI card When you select Enabled, a PME signal from PCI card returns the system to Full On state.
  • Page 66 Chapter2 BIOS Setup mode. In effect, the system remains alert for anything, which occurs to a device, which is configured as Enabled, even when the system is in a power down mode. Primary IDE 0/1 Secondary IDE 0/1 FDD, COM, LPT Port PCI PIRQ [A-D]# 2-26...

  • Page 67: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components.
  • Page 68 Chapter2 BIOS Setup Reset Configuration Data The system BIOS supports the PnP feature so the system needs to record which resource is assigned and proceeds resources from conflict. Every peripheral device has a node, which is called ESCD. This node records which resources are assigned to it.
  • Page 69 Chapter2 BIOS Setup When resources are controlled manually, assign each system interrupt a type, depending on the type of device using the interrupt. PCI / VGA Palette Snoop Choose Disabled or Enabled. Some graphic controllers which are not VGA compatible take the output from a VGA controller and map it to their display as a way to provide boot information and VGA compatibility.

  • Page 70: Pc Health Status

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2.8 PC Health Status Figure 8. PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C ) 1984-2000Award Software PC Health Status Item Help CPU Voltage Menu Level VTT (1.5v) 2.5V +12 Voltage -12 Voltage Analog 3.3V Power Supply CPU Temperature System Temperature System FAN Speed CPU FAN Speed...
  • Page 71 Chapter2 BIOS Setup System Temperature Show you the current system temperature. System FAN Speed Show you the current System FAN speed. CPU FAN Speed Show you the current CPU FAN speed. 2-31...

  • Page 72: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Figure 9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 73: Load Optimized Defaults

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2.10 Load Optimized Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Figure 10. Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 74: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2.11 Set Supervisor/User Password Figure 11. Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving...
  • Page 75 Chapter2 BIOS Setup Security Option of BIOS Feature Setup Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. 2-35...

  • Page 76: Save & Exit Setup

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2.12 Save & Exit Setup Figure 12. Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults SAVE to CMOS and Exit (Y/N) ? Y Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals...

  • Page 77: Exit Without Saving

    Chapter2 BIOS Setup 2.13 Exit Without Saving Figure 13. Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C ) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N) ? N Integrated Peripherals Set User Password Power Management Setup...

  • Page 78: Software Setup

    Chapter3 Software 3. Software Setup 3.1 Software List Category Description Platform Location in The INF Update Utility for Intel Windows 9x Windows 95/98/2000 \Driver\Chipset\ Chipsets installs to the target Inf Patch Intel\INFINST system the Windows* 95 or Utility Driver * Windows* 98 INF files that outline to the operating system how the chipset components...

  • Page 79: On Board Audio Device Driver List

    Chapter3 Software 3.2 On Board Audio Device Driver List 1.When selecting the On board Audio Driver ( See Figure 1 , section 3.3) The Installation wizard will automatically detect the on board audio device and install the proper drivers. 2.The following table shows the optioned audio device and the relative driver path. Category Description Platform...

  • Page 80: Software Installation

    Chapter3 Software 3.3 Software Installation We provide an installation wizard, Driver CD Installation Utility (SETUP.EXE), located in the root of Driver CD to let users install some common used drivers conveniently. The Wizard can automatically detect OS and switch to the proper page, so you don’t need to worry about installing the wrong drivers.
  • Page 81 Chapter3 Software There are two kinds of Installation Procedure: Note: Automatically detect main board You can simply put Driver CD into CD-ROM drive. The Installation wizard will show to you main board’s name ( see fig1 , section 3.3 ). You can watch the left top side on the tabled.

  • Page 82: Trouble Shooting

    Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting 4. Trouble Shooting PROBLEM No power inputs to the system at all. Power light does not illuminate, fan inside power supply does not turn on. Indicator light on keyboard does not turn on. PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Power cable is Visually inspect power...
  • Page 83 Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM System does not boot from hard disk drive, can be booted from CD-ROM drive. PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Connector between hard When attempting to run Check cable running drive and system board the FDISK utility you get from disk to disk unplugged.
  • Page 84 Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Error message reading “SECTOR NOT FOUND” or other error messages not allowing certain data to be retrieved. PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION A number of causes Use a file-by-file backup Back up any could be behind this. instead of an image salvageable data.
  • Page 85 Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting...
  • Page 86 Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Memory problem. Reboot computer. Reinstall memory, make sure that all memory modules are installed in correct sockets. Computer virus. Use anti-virus programs to detect and clean viruses. PROBLEM Screen goes blank periodically. PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION...
  • Page 87 Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM No display on screen. PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Faulty Monitor. If possible, connect monitor to another system. If no color replace monitor. CMOS incorrectly set Call technical support. PROBLEM C: drive failure. PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Hard drive cable not Check hard drive cable.
  • Page 88 Chapter 4 Trouble Shooting PROBLEM Missing operating system on hard drive. PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION CMOS setup has been Run setup and select changed. correct drive type. PROBLEM Certain keys do not function. PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Keys jammed or Replace keyboard.
  • Page 89 03/13/2001 MADE IN TAIWAN R.O.C.

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