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S815ED User's Manual Version 1.0 The information presented in this publication has been made carefully for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Specifications are subject to change without notice. IBM, PC/AT, and PC/XT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
1.1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction The S815ED motherboard is designed for use Intel PIII Front Side Bus Frequency 133MHz CPU, which utilize the Socket-370 design and the memory size expandable to 512MB. This motherboard use the newest Intel I82815 chipset,...
Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.3 Features 1.3 Features 1.3 Features 1.3 Features 1.3 Features CPU Processor ●Socket 370 CPU ® -Dual Intel Pentium III &...
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Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.3 Features 1.3 Features 1.3 Features 1.3 Features 1.3 Features BIOS ●The mainboard BIOS provides Plug & Play BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
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6. Please lock the fan on CPU very carefully, or you will damage the resistor array even circuit line on the mainboard. Note: 1. When using signal processor, you must install at CPU1 socket. 2. The S815ED motherboard can’t support above 1.85V CPU processors. FAN4 USB1 COM1 Printer...
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Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.2 ATX Power Connectors: ATX/J1/PSIX1 ATX 4-pin power connector only support +12V voltage. These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
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Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Pin Fan1/2/3 Pin Fan4~10 Definition Definition Ground Ground +12VDC +12VDC Signal These connectors support cooling fans of 1Amp or less. Orientate the fans so that the heatsink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots.
Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn SMI Suspend Switch Lead (EXTSMI) This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode of Green mode. System activity will be instantly decreased to save electricity and expand the life of certain components when the system is not in use.
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Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.11 CMOS Function Selection: JCMOS A battery be used to retain the mainboard configuration in CMOS RAM. FAN4 USB1 COM1 Printer Intel JCLK1...
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Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.12 CPU Clock Freq. Setting: JCLK1 Overclocking is operating a CPU/Processor beyond its specified frequency. JCLK1 jumper is used for the CPU Front Side Bus Frequencies from 66MHz to 133MHz.
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Chapter Introduction This chapter discusses the Award Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup program allows the user to modify the basic system configuration.
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp APM Support This AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the Advanced Power Management(APM) specification.Power management features are implemented via the System Management Interrupt(SMI).
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Keystroke Function Up arrow Move to previous item Down arrow Move to next item Left arrow Move to the item on the left(menu bar) Right arrow Move to the item on the right(menu bar) Main Menu: Quit without saving changes...
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.1 Main Menu 2.1 Main Menu 2.1 Main Menu 2.1 Main Menu 2.1 Main Menu Once you enter AWARD BIOS CMOS Set up Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen.
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of the BIOS special enchanced features. Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of the Chipset special enchanced features.
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Load Optimized Defaults These settings are more likely to configure a workable computer when something is wrong. If you cannot boot the computer successfully, select the BIOS Setup options and try to diagnose the problem after the computer boots.
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.2 Standard CMOS Features 2.2 Standard CMOS Features 2.2 Standard CMOS Features 2.2 Standard CMOS Features 2.2 Standard CMOS Features This item in the Standard CMOS Setup Menu is divided into 10 categories.
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Main Menu Selections This table shows the selections that you can make on the Main Menu. Item Options Description Date Month DD YYYY Set the system,date.
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Item Options Description Halt On All Errors Select the situation in which you No Errors want the BIOS to stop the POST All, but Keyboard process and notify.
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features ◎...
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp External Cache This fields allow you to Enable or Disable the CPU’S “Level 2” secondary cache. Caching allows better performance. Enabled(default) Enabled cache.
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Boot Up NumLock Status Select power on state for Numlock. On (default) Numpad is number keys. Numpad is arrow keys. Gate A20 Option Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20.
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Setup (default) The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered in prompt. MPS Version Control For OS The Choices: 1.4(default), 1.1.
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset.
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Video BIOS Cacheable Enabled Enabled Video BIOS Cacheable. Disabled (default) Disabled Video BIOS Cacheable. Memory Hole At 15-16M In order to improve performace, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA cards.
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp On-Chip Video Window Size 64MB (default) Set Video Windows Size is 64 MB. 32MB Set Video Windows Size is 32 MB. CAS# Latency The Choices: 3(default), 2.
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Power On Function Password Enter from 1 to 7 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Hot Key Hot Key. Mouse Left Mouse Left.
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Onboard Serial Port1 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports. The Choices: 3F8/IRQ4(default), Auto, (2F8/IRQ3), (3E8/IRQ4), (2E8/IRQ3), Disabled.
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Parallel Port Mode SPP (default) Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. Using Parallel port as Ex- hanced Parallel Port. Using Parallel port as Ex- tended Capabilites Port.
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.6 Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Power Management Setup Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Power Management This option allows you to set each mode individually. When not disabled, each of the ranges are from 1 min. to 1 hr.
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Suspend Mode Disabled (default) Disabled. 1 min - 1 Hour Set the timer to enter Suspend Mode. HDD Power Down By default, this is “Disabled”, meaning that no matter the mode of the rest of system, the hard drive will remain ready.
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp USB KB Wake-Up From S3 Disabled (default) Disabled. Enabled Enabled. CPU Thermal-Throttling 50.0% (default) Monitor CPU Temp. will cause system to slow down CPU Duty Cycle to 12.5% / 25.0% / 37.5% / 62.5% / 70.5% / 87.5% Resume by Alarm...
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations 2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations PnP/PCI Configurations 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 of the CPU itself when communicating with its own special...
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 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.
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp IRQ Resources When resources are controlled manually, assign each system interrupt a type, depending on the type of device using the interrupt. DMA Resources This sub menu can let you control the DMA resource.
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp PC Health Status PC Health Status 2.8 PC Health Status PC Health Status PC Health Status ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 8. PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PC Health Status CPU Warning Temperature...
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.9 Frequency / Voltage Control Frequency / Voltage Control Frequency / Voltage Control Frequency / Voltage Control Frequency / Voltage Control ◎...
Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.12 Set Supervisor / User Password 2.12 Set Supervisor / User Password 2.12 Set Supervisor / User Password 2.12 Set Supervisor / User Password 2.12 Set Supervisor / User Password ◎...
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Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Password Disabled If you select “System” at the Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time when the system is rebooted, or any time when you try to enter Setup.
Chapter There are motherboard drivers and utilities included in ACORP Bonus CD disc. You don't need to install all of them in order to boot your system. But after you finish the hardware installation, you have to install your operation system first (such as windows 98) before you can install any drivers or utilities.
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S815ED System Compatibility Test Report Note: This test report is for your reference, we would like to suggest you to use these devises that we had apporoved. A. CPU & Memory Compatibility Test Pass Celeron II TUALATIN FC-PGA2 TUALATIN Coppermine...
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S815ED System Compatibility Test Report E. PCI/ISA Device Compatibility Test Device Model Slot Vendor Model O.S. Driver Version Result LAN Card Intel PILA8470B Win XP 5.41.22.0 PASS D_Link DFE-530TX Win 98SE 2.52 PASS 3Com 3C905C-TX Win 98SE 1.60.00.0000 PASS MPX EN5038B Win XP 5.396.530.2001...
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