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Avalue Technology Inc. Room 805, Building 9,No.99 Tianzhou Rd., an Avalue Company 7 Marconi, Irvine, CA92618 Caohejing Development Area, Tel: +1-949-470-1888 Xuhui District, Shanghai Fax: +1-949-470-0971 Tel: +86-21-5169-3609 Information: BCMSales@bcmcom.com Fax:+86-21-5445-3266 Web: www.bcmcom.com Information: sales.china@avalue.com.cn Service: service@avalue.com.tw EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
VGA Connector (CN8) ....................... 38 2.4.15 Serial Port 1 Connector in RS-232 Mode (COM1)..............39 2.4.16 Serial Port 1 Connector in RS-422 Mode (COM1)..............39 2.4.17 Serial Port 1 Connector in RS-485 Mode (COM1)..............40 6 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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Hard Disk(s) fail (40) → HDD controller diagnostics failed............97 Hard Disk(s) fail (20) → HDD initialization error................97 Hard Disk(s) fail (10) → Unable to recalibrate fixed disk............. 97 Hard Disk(s) fail (08) → Sector Verify failed................97 8 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key..................97 Keyboard error or no keyboard present..................97 Manufacturing POST loop......................97 BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted................. 97 Memory test fail..........................97 POST Codes ..........................98 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
— Audio drivers and utilities 1 x Cable set contains the followings: — 1 x IDE HDD cable (44-pin, pitch 2.0mm) — 1 x Printer cable (26-pin, pitch 2.0mm) — 1 x Serial port cable (10-pin, pitch 2.0mm) 10 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
We strongly recommend that you study this manual carefully before attempting to interface with EPI-LX800 series or change the standard configurations. Whilst all the necessary information is available in this manual we would recommend that unless you are confident, you contact your supplier for guidance.
Touch Screen Interface (can be selected to support 4/5/8-wire touch screen) Audio AMD Geode CS5536 Chipset Realtek ALC203 supports 2 CH Audio AC97 Codec Mic in, Line in, CD Audio in, Line out Audio Interface 12 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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+12 V @ 0.91 A (with AMD LX700 433 MHz & 512 MB DDR SDRAM) Power Requirement Power Type 0~60 C (32~140 Operation Temperature 0%~90% relative humidity, non-condensing Operating Humidity 4.5" x 6.5" (115 mm x 165 mm) Size ( L x W ) 0.51 lbs (0.23 kg) Weight EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 13...
EPI-LX800 Series 1.5 Architecture Overview 1.5.1 Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the architecture and main components of EPI-LX800. The following sections provide detail information about the functions provided onboard. 14 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 2.4W, 1.6W typical @ 500 MHz max power (projected) GeodeLink active hardware power management Hardware support for standard ACPI software power management I/O companion SUSP/SUSPA power controls Lower power I/O Wakeup on SMI/INTR EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 15...
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Up to 1920x1080 at 30 Hz interlaced (1080i HD) (74.25 MHz) Up to 1280x720 at 60 Hz progressive (720p HD) (74.25 MHz) Supports down to 7.652 MHz Dot Clock (320x240 QVGA) • Hardware VGA • Hardware supported 48x64 32-bit cursor with alpha blending • 16 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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GeodeLink™ architecture. This architecture yields high internal speed (over 4 GB/s) data movement and extremely versatile internal power management. The GeodeLink architecture is transparent to application software. Communication with the Geode Geode v processor is over a 33/66 MHz PCI bus. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 17...
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Interface) compliance supports industry-standard Wakeup and Sleep modes. For implementation details and suggestions for this device, see the supporting documentation (i.e., application notes, schematics, etc.) on the AMD Alchemy™ and Geode™ Developer Support web site. 18 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
PC users. An internal 14.318MHz -> 24.576MHz PLL circuit generates required timing signals, eliminating the need for external crystal, whilst a built-in PCBEEP generator removes the need for an external buzzer. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 19...
InterFrameGap no less than 40 Bit-Time. The RTL8100(L) is highly integrated and requires no “glue” logic or external memory. It can be used in diskless workstations with boot ROM code integrated in main BIOS, providing maximum network security and ease of management. 20 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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They support the Advanced Configuration Power management Interface (ACPI)--power management for modern operating systems that are capable of Operating System-directed Power Management (OSPM)--to achieve the most efficient power management possible. PCI Message Signaled Interrupt (MSI) is also supported. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 21...
• Voltage on RESET with respect to Ground: -1.0V to +13.0V • DC Current per I/O Pin: 40.0mA • DC Current Vcc and GND Pins: 300.0mA • PnP designed firmware • Operating Temperature: -40℃ to +85℃ • Storage Temperature: -65℃ to +150℃ 22 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
PC card, PDA, and Smart Cellular Phones, allowing simple use for the end user. The Compact Flash storage card is O/S independent, thus offering an optimal solution for embedded systems operating in non-standard computing environments. The Compact Flash storage card is IDE compatible and offers various capacities. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 23...
Window must be entered and configured correctly to match the particular system configuration. 7. If TFT panel display is to be utilized, make sure the panel voltage is correctly set before connecting the display cable and turning on the power. 26 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
1 GB. Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the board and the components. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 27...
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(2) Static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional boards. Before starting these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly. 28 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
User’s Manual 2.4.8 AT/ATX Power Select (SW2) (Bit 6) * Default 2.4.9 ATX Power Connector (CN1) Signal Signal +12V +12V EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 35...
An active low input on this pin indicates that the printer has encountered an error condition. This pin is pulled high internally. An active high input on this pin indicates that the printer has detected the end of the paper. This pin is pulled high internally. 36 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
For connecting USB port 0, USB 2.0 1 (CN6), 2, 3 (CN5) 2.4.13 Audio Connector (CN7) Port Description Connects a tape player or Audio-In other audio sources. Connects a headphone or a Audio-Out speaker. Microphone Connects a microphone. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 37...
Analog output carrying the red colour signal to the CRT. For 75 Ω cable impedance. Analog output carrying the green colour signal to the CRT. For 75 Ω cable GREEN impedance. Analog output carrying the blue colour signal to the CRT. For 75 Ω cable BLUE impedance. 38 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
User’s Manual 2.4.15 Serial Port 1 Connector in RS-232 Mode (COM1) Signal Signal RI/+5V/+12V 2.4.16 Serial Port 1 Connector in RS-422 Mode (COM1) Signal Signal TxD- RxD+ TxD+ RxD- EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 39...
EPI-LX800 Series 2.4.17 Serial Port 1 Connector in RS-485 Mode (COM1) Signal Signal DATA- DATA+ 40 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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The data and control signal pairs should be terminated in each end of the communication line with a resistor matching the cable impedance (typical 100-120 Ω). Stubs to substations should be avoided. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 41...
Clear To Send. This signal indicates that the modem or data set is ready to exchange data. Data Carrier Detect. This signal indicates that the modem or data set has detected the data carrier. Ring Indicator. This signal indicates that the modem has received a telephone ringing signal. 42 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
2.4.19.1 Signal Description – System Fan Connector (FAN1) Signal Signal Description Fan speed monitor 2.4.20 CPU Fan Connector (FAN2) Signal +12V 2.4.20.1 Signal Description – CPU Fan Connector (FAN2) Signal Signal Description Fan speed monitor EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 43...
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DACK# transfers. Signal from hard disk indicating hard disk activity. The signal level depends on the DACT# hard disk type, normally active low. The signal is routed directly to the LED1. PATADET Primary IDE detected. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 45...
LCD brightness through the VR signal controlled by JVR. Please see the JVR section for detailed circuitry information. 2.4.22.1 Signal Description – LCD Inverter Connector (JBKL) Signal Signal Description Vadj = 0.75V ~ 4.25V (Recommended: 4.7KΩ, >1/16W) ENBKL LCD backlight ON/OFF control signal 46 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
User’s Manual 2.4.23 CD-ROM Audio Input Connector (JCD) Signal CD_L CD_R 2.4.23.1 Signal Description – CD-ROM Audio Input Connector (JCD) Signal Signal Description CD_R Right CD-IN signal CD_L Left CD-IN signal EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 47...
General Purpose Output Data port 2 & 3 for bit 0 to Bit 3. GPO[30:33] GPI[10:17] General Purpose Input Data Bit 0 to Bit 7 SMB_CLK Data input for I C input, 5V tolerant SMB_DATA Data input for I C serial input, 5V tolerant 48 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
C interface for panel parameter EEPROM. This EERPOM is mounted on the C_DAT, I C_CLK LVDS receiver. The data in the EEPROM allows the EXT module to automatically set the proper timing parameters for a specific LCD panel. 50 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
Multipurpose signal, function depends on panel type. May be used as AC drive control signal or as BLANK# or Display Enable signal ENBKL Enable backlight signal. This signal is controlled as a part of the panel power sequencing 52 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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User’s Manual 2.4.29.2 Signal Description – TFT Panel Display (JTFT) Signal 18-bit TFT 24-bit TFT EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 53...
Bi-directional serial data line used to strobe data/commands from/to the PC-AT KDAT keyboard. Bi-directional serial data line used to transfer data from or commands to the PS/2 MDAT mouse. Bi-directional clock signal used to strobe data/commands from/to the PC-AT KCLK keyboard. 54 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to. Press F1 to Continue, DEL to enter SETUP 56 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu • Navigating Through The Menu Bar Use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu you want to be in. Note: Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 57...
Award and your systems manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the chipset setup has the potential for causing you to use the override. 58 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
Note: The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. Visit the Avalue website (www.Avalue-tech.com) to download the latest product and BIOS information. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 59...
CGA 80 MONO All Errors No Errors Select the situation in which you want the BIOS Halt On All, but Keyboard to stop the POST process and notify you All, but Diskette All, but Disk/Key 60 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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**** Warning: Setting a value of 65535 Precomp Max = 65535 means no hard disk Min = 0 Landing zone **** Max = 65535 Min = 0 Sector Number of sectors per track Max = 255 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 61...
3.5.2.3 First/Second/Third/Other Boot Device The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in these items. Item Description Floppy Floppy Device LS120 LS120 Device Hard Disk 0/1 Hard Disk Device 0/1 62 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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3.5.2.8 Typematic Rate Setting Key strokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected. Item Description Enabled Enable typematic rate/delay setting Disabled Disable typematic rate/delay setting EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 63...
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3.5.2.13 Onboard Lan Boot ROM This item allows to boot over the network when system POST and shorten the booting time by set disabled Item Description Enabled Enable Onboard LAN boot. Disabled Disabled Onboard LAN boot. 64 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
The choices: H/W strapping, Manual setting 3.5.3.2 CAS Latency: When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. The choices: Auto, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 65...
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High, Low Select polarity of HSYNC signals. Set the polarity of VSYNC signals VSYNC Polarity Active High, Low active. Active only, Shift clock or pixel clock for the flat SHFCLK Active Period Free running panel data. 66 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
If the hard drive and the system software both support Ultra DMA, select Auto to enable BIOS support. Enabled It allows you to enable or disable DMA (Direct IDE DMA transfer access Disabled Memory Access) support for all IDE devices. If EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 67...
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3BC/IRQ7 FDD MODE Select an operating mode for the onboard parallel port. Select Compatible or Extended Parallel Port Mode unless you are certain both your hardware and ECP+EPP software support EPP or ECP mode. Normal 68 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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: Instant-Off, Delay 4 Sec. 3.5.5.6 Power On By Alarm This item is to select the mode to wake up the computer system from power saving mode. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 69...
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When an I/O device wants to gain the attention of the operating system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur. When the operating system is ready to respond to the request, it interrupts itself and performs the service. 70 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
3.5.6.4 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop This item must be set to Enabled if any ISA adapter card installed in the computer requires VGA palette snooping. If enabled the MPEG card can be synchronised with PCI/VGA. Also EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 71...
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance for your system to operate. Press <Y> to load the BIOS default values for the most stable, m inimal-performance system operations. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 73...
While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet their needs. Press <Y> to load the default values setting for optimal performance system operations. 74 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
User Password: able to enter but no right to change the options of setup menus. Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 75...
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<Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password. To disable a password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password. A message will confirm the password will be disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely. 76 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
The BIOS configures the system according to the Setup selection stored in CMOS when boot the computer next time. The system is restarted after saving the values. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 77...
EPI-LX800 Series 3.5.12 Exit Without Save Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup, and the system is restarted after exiting. 78 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
User’s Manual 4 Drivers Installation Note: Installation procedures and screen shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 79...
Step1. Click Start of the task bar, then the Step 4. Select the Advanced item and System of Performance and click Next. Maintenance in Control Panel. Step 2. Click Device Manager of Step 5. Select the specific location to Hardware. Next. 80 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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User’s Manual Step6. The setup will install automatically. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 81...
Step1. Click Start of the task bar, then the Step 4. Select the Advanced item and System of Performance and click Next. Maintenance in Control Panel. Step 2. Click Device Manager of Step 5. Select the specific location to Hardware. Next. 82 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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User’s Manual Step6. Click Continue Anyway to run the installation. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 83...
Step1. Click Start of the task bar, then the Step 4. Select the Advanced item and System of Performance and click Next. Maintenance in Control Panel. Step 2. Click Device Manager of Step 5. Select the specific location to Hardware. Next. 84 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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User’s Manual Step6. Click Continue Anyway to run the installation. Step7. Click Finish to complete the setup. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 85...
Step 3. Click Yes to continue the based on Windows XP operation installation. system. Step 1. Locate 「\Driver_Network\Realtek\ Step 4. Click Finish to complete the setup. RTL810x_813X Family\Setup.exe」. Step 2. Setup executing. 86 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
Step 3. Click Continue Anyway to run the based on Windows XP operation installation. system. Step 1. Locate 「\Driver_Gigabit\Realtek\ Step 4. Click Finish to complete the setup. RTL8110S\Setup.exe」. Step 2. Click Next. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 87...
Step 3. Accept the license agreement and click Next to continue. Step 1. Locate 「\Driver_TouchPanel Step 4. Click Install to run the setup. \PenMount\DMC9000\WIN2K_XP\ Setup.exe」. Step 5. Click Finish to complete the Step 2. Click Next. installtaion. 88 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
Then reboot the system. DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP Type of diskette drive installed in the system is different from the CMOS definition. Run Setup to reconfigure the drive type correctly. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 93...
Cannot find or initialize the floppy drive controller. Make sure the controller is installed correctly and firmly. If there are no floppy drives installed, be sure the Diskette Drive selection in Setup is set to NONE. 94 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem cannot be isolated. 19. OFFENDING SEGMENT: This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem has been isolated. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 95...
EISA Configuration Utility. 26. SYSTEM HALTED, (CTRL-ALT-DEL) TO REBOOT ... Indicates the present boot attempt has been aborted and the system must be rebooted. Press and hold down the CTRL and ALT keys and press DEL. 96 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
This is also used for M/B burn in test. 38. BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted. The checksum of ROM address F0000H-FFFFFH is bad. 39. Memory test fail. BIOS reports the memory test fail if the onboard memory is tested error. EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 97...
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If unmasked NMI occurs, display Press F1 to disable NMI, F2 reboot. Program Chip Set To program chipset from defaults values E1-EF Setup Pages E1- Page 1, E2 - Page 2, etc. Force load Default to Chipset defaults program chipset Reserved 98 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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Reserved HPM init If support HPM, HPM get initialized here Reserved Test CMOS Interface Verifies CMOS is working correctly, detects bad battery. If failed, and battery Status load CMOS defaults and load into chipset Reserved EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 99...
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Verify 8259 Channel 1 masked interrupts by alternately turning off and on the interrupt lines. Reserved Test 8259-2 Mask Bits Verify 8259 Channel 2 masked interrupts by alternately turning off and on the interrupt lines. Reserved Reserved 100 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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Display PnP logo and PnP early init Reserved Setup Virus Protect Setup virus protect according to Setup Reserved Awdflash Load If required, will auto load Awdflash.exe in POST Reserved Onboard I/O Init Initializing onboard superIO EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 101...
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IDE device detection and install Reserved Detect & Initialize Initialize any serial and parallel ports (also game port). Serial/Parallel Port Reserved Reserved Detect & Initialize Math Initialize math coprocessor. Coprocessor Reserved HDD Check for Write HDD check out protection 102 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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Read and store boot partition head and cylinders values in RAM Final Init Final init for last micro details before boot Special KBC patch Set system speed for boot. Setup NumLock status according to Setup Boot Attempt Set low stack Boot via INT 19h. Boot EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 103...
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Reserved Setup Init Display setup message and enable setup functions Detect if mouse is present, initialize mouse, install interrupt vectors. Special treatment to PS2 Mouse port ACPI sub-system initializing Setup Cache Controller Initialize cache controller. 104 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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Read and store boot partition head and cylinders values in RAM Final Init Final init for last micro details before boot Special KBC patch Set system speed for boot. Setup NumLock status according to Setup. Boot Attempt Set low stack Boot via INT 19h. Boot EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 105...
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BIOS data area Parameters Initialize hard drive controller and any drives. IDE device detection and install Cache Init Cache init and USB init PM init PM initialization PM final Init and issue Final init Before resume Full on 106 EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual...
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KB init Initialized KBC Install interrupt vectors Install int. vector (0-77), and initialized 00-1fh to their proper place Init Video Video initializing Init FDD Scan floppy and media capacity for onboard superIO Boot Load boot sector EPI-LX800 Series User’s Manual 107...
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