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Intel YM430TX User Manual

Intel YM430TX User Manual

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  • Page 1 YM430TX Pentium Processor-Based ® Motherboard User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Except as provided in Intel’s Terms and Conditions of Sale for such products, Intel assumes no liability whatsoever, and Intel disclaims any ex-...

  • Page 3: Getting Help

    World Wide Web http://www.intel.com Telephone Talk to a Customer Support Technician* (Intel reserves the right to change pricing for telephone support at any time without notice) In U.S.: 1-900-555-5800 (M–F, 7:00 am –5:00 pm , Th 7:00 am –3:00 pm , PST) Calls billed at U.S.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1. Introduction ..................7 How this Manual is Organized .............. 7 Item Checklist ..................7 2. Features ....................8 Features of the Intel YM430TX Motherboard ........8 The Intel YM430TX Motherboard ............11 3. Installation ..................12 Intel YM430TX Motherboard Layout ..........12 Installation Steps ................
  • Page 5 Supervisor Password and User Password ........49 IDE HDD Auto Detection ............... 50 Save & Exit Setup ................. 51 Exit Without Saving ............... 51 5. Support Software ................52 Intel YM430TX Software and Manual CD .......... 52 Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Federal Communications Commission Statement

    Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    • Windows 95 update utility for the 430TX PCIset • ISA configuration utility • flash memory writer utility to update the flash BIOS • warranty • user’s manual • readme files for descriptions and use of the files Intel PS/2 mouse/USB connector card Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 8: Features

    2. Features Features of the Intel YM430TX Motherboard The Intel YM430TX motherboard is designed for the demanding PC user who wants many intelligent features in a small package. This motherboard has the following features: • Intel Chipset: Intel’s 430TX PCIset with I/O subsystems.
  • Page 9 SDRAMs. • Double the IDE Transfer Speed – Intel’s 430TX PCIset improves the IDE transfer rate by using Bus Master UltraDMA/33 IDE, which can transfer data at rates up to 33MB per second. This new technology is compatible with existing ATA-2 IDE specs, so there is no need to upgrade current hard drives or cables.
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  • Page 11: The Intel Ym430Tx Motherboard

    The Intel YM430TX Motherboard PS/2 Mouse, USB Serial, Parallel, Floppy Keyboard 3 PCI Slots 2 ISA Slots 1 ISA/PCI Share IDE Connectors AT Power Connector ATX Power Connector 4 SIMM Sockets 2 DIMM Sockets Programmable Flash ROM Intel’s 430TX PCIset...

  • Page 12: Installation

    3. Installation Intel YM430TX Motherboard Layout COM 1 Key- Serial Ports board COM 2 Parallel Port USB, PS/2 Mouse Floppy Drives Intel PIIX4 PCIset 2 3 2 3 CR2032 3Volts 0 1 2 3 Lithium Cell Intel CPU Fan CPU ZIF Socket 7...
  • Page 13 KEYLOCK / PWR LED (PANEL) p. 28 Keyboard Lock Switch and System Power Lead (5 pins) SPEAKER (PANEL) p. 28 Speaker Connector (4 pins) AT POWER p. 29 AT Motherboard Power Connector (12-pin Block) ATXPWR p. 29 ATX Motherboard Power Connector (20-pin Block) Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Installation Steps

    3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads, or circuitry. 4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with the component whenever the components are separated from the system. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Jumper Settings

    Testing can clear the CMOS RAM containing BIOS setup information. Use the BIOS setup to re-enter user information after removing and reapplying this jumper. RTC RAM RTCLR Keep CMOS [1-2] (Default) Clear CMOS [2-3] (momentarily) RTCLR RTCLR Battery Test Keep CMOS (Default) Clear CMOS RTC RAM Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...
  • Page 16 (called the bus clock) within the CPU. These must be set together with the jumpers for CPU External (Bus) Frequency Selection. 1.5X(3/2) 2.0x(2/1) 2.5x(5/2) 3.0(3/1) CPU : BUS Frequency Ratio CPU External Clock (BUS) Frequency Selection 66MHz 60MHz Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 Set the jumpers for the internal speed of the Intel Pentium processor as follows: (BUS Freq.) (Freq. Ratio) Freq. Ratio Bus Freq. 233 MHz 3.5x 66 MHz [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] 200 MHz 3.0x 66 MHz [2-3] [1-2] [1-2] [2-3] 166 MHz 2.5x...

  • Page 18: Install Memory Modules

    168-pin SDRAM or EDO DIMM (SIMM Sockets must be empty) DIMM Socket 2 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB (Rows 2 & 3) 168-pin SDRAM or EDO DIMM (SIMM Sockets must be empty) Total System Memory (Max 256MB) Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Simm Memory Installation

    72 Pin DRAM in SIMM Socket Clip Mounting Hole Plastic Safety Tab (This Side Only) To release the memory module, squeeze both metal clips outward and rock the module out of the metal clips. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 20: Dimm Memory Installation

    168 Pin DIMM Memory Sockets Voltage Key Position DRAM Key Position Reserved Unbuffered 5.0V 3.3V Buffered 168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions Four clock signals are supported on this motherboard. Check with your vendor for the specifications before purchasing memory modules. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Install The Processor

    IMPORTANT: You must set jumpers for “CPU to Bus Frequency Ratio” and jump- ers for “Bus Frequency Selection” depending on the processor that you install. White Dot Lever Lock Blank ZIF Socket 7 with Pentium Processor Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 22: Install Expansion Cards

    Some expansion cards need to use an IRQ to operate. Generally an IRQ must be exclusively assigned to one use. In a standard design, 16 IRQs are available, but most of them are already in use, leaving 6 free for expansion cards. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Assigning Dma Channels For Isa Cards

    IMPORTANT: To avoid conflicts, reserve the necessary IRQs and DMAs for legacy ISA cards. (In the PnP and PCI Setup section of the BIOS software, select “Yes” in “IRQxx Used by ISA” and “DMAx Used by ISA” for those IRQs and DMAs you wish to reserve.) Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Connect Cables, Wires, And Power Supply

    (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting the cable in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged). Pin 1 Connect the Red stripe to Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 & COM2 (using the 25-Pin male) to a free expansion slot opening. COM 2 TIP: You may also remove the bracket connectors and mount them directly to Pin 1 the case to save expansion slot space. Onboard Serial Port Connectors Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 IDE connector and another ribbon cable on the secondary IDE connector. You can install one operating system on an IDE drive and an- other on a SCSI drive, then select the boot disk through BIOS Features Setup. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...
  • Page 27 5: (no connection) 14: (no connection) 6: PS/2 Mouse Clock 15: PS/2 Mouse Data USB 1 7: Ground 16: Ground 8: Reserved 17: Reserved 9: Reserved 18: Reserved USB, PS/2 Mouse Connector (Cable Length 3 inch.) Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 14. Speaker Connector (SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. Message Power LED & LOCK Keyboard Lock SMI Lead ATX Power Switch* Speaker Connector Reset SW SPKR * Required with an ATX power supply. System Panel Connectors Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...
  • Page 29 — 3.3V GND — — GND PS-ON — — 5.0V GND — — GND GND — — 5.0V GND — — GND 5.0V — — PW-OK 5.0V — — 5VSB 5.0V — — 12.0V ATX Power Connector Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 30: Power Connection Procedures

    The system will then give three quick beeps after about 30 seconds and power off after windows shut down. NOTE: The message It’s now safe to turn off your computer will not be shown in Windows 95 when shutting down with ATX power supplies. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Bios Software

    “autoexec.bat” and “config.sys” files. Intel PNP BIOS FLASH MEMORY WRITER V1.0 Copyright (C) 1997, Intel Corporation Flash Type -- INTEL 28F001BXT Current BIOS Revision: 1.00.01.YM0 Choose one of the following: 1. Save Current BIOS To File 2.

  • Page 32: Main Menu

    This option displays the Advanced Features screen for clearing the PnP configuration record and updating the motherboard BIOS. Advanced Features Advanced Features Flash Type -- INTEL 28F001BXT Current BIOS Revision: 1.00.01.YM0 Choose one of the following: 1. Clear PNP ESCD Parameter Block 2.

  • Page 33: Managing & Updating Your Motherboard's Bios

    Updating BIOS (only when necessary): 1. Download an updated YM430TX BIOS file from the Intel’s website, FTP site or BBS, and save it to the diskette you created above. See “Intel Contact Information” on page 3 for website locations.

  • Page 34: Bios Setup

    (POST), press the <Delete> key to invoke Setup. If you press <Delete> too late, the test routines will continue. In this case, reset the system and try again. When you invoke Setup, the CMOS Setup Utility main screen displays with the following options: Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Load Defaults

    The respective informa- tion adjusts automatically as you add memory. The bottom of the screen displays the control keys and their functions. For example, pressing the <F1> key shows brief information about the selected field. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 36: Details Of Standard Cmos Setup

    Auto — see the discussion on the next page. The Large drive type can be used only with MS-DOS and is very uncom- mon. Most IDE drives over 528MB support the LBA mode. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 40, CGA 80, and MONO (for Hercules or MDA). For VGA or higher resolution, choose the EGA/VGA. Halt On (All Errors) This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt. Choose from All Errors; No Errors; All,But Keyboard; All,But Diskette; and All,But Disk/Key. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 38: Bios Features Setup

    C. When set to SCSI, this feature allows a SCSI hard disk drive to be the boot disk. This allows systems to have multiple operating systems on both IDE and SCSI drives or to boot the primary operating system from a SCSI hard disk drive. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 These fields are used for shadowing other expansion card ROMs. You need to enter the specific addresses to be shadowed. Shadowing a ROM reduces the memory available between 640KB and 1024KB by the amount used for this purpose. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 40: Chipset Features Setup

    Chipset Features Setup The Chipset Features Setup option controls the configuration of the board’s chipset. Control keys are the same as for the previous screen. NOTE: Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Details Of Chipset Features Setup

    ISA cards, which normally consume about 50-60 PCI Clocks without PCI delayed transaction. If PCI Bus Masters cannot use the PCI Bus, leave this on the default setting of Disabled for some ISA cards that are not PCI 2.1 compliant. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...
  • Page 42 I/O card with a parallel port, ensure that there is no conflict in the address assignments. The PC can support up to three parallel ports as long as there are no conflicts for each port. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...
  • Page 43 Because each IDE device may have a different Mode timing (0, 1, 2, 3, 4), it is necessary for these to be independent. PIO and DMA timings can be independently set. The default setting of Auto will allow autodetection to ensure optimal performance. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 44: Power Management Setup

    Video Off Option (Susp,Stby -> Off ) This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitor power management. The settings are All Modes -> Off; Always On; Suspend -> Off; and Susp,Stby -> Off . Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 The Doze Mode, Standby Mode, and Suspend Mode fields set the period of time after which each of these modes activate: 30 sec, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 8 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min, 1 Hour. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Pnp And Pci Setup

    The other options are manual settings of NA, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, or 15 for each slot. PCI Latency Timer (32 PCI Clock) “32 PCI Clock” enables maximum PCI performance for this motherboard. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 ISA MEM Block BASE to its default setting of No/ICU. SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS (Auto) The default uses Auto settings for the onboard SCSI BIOS. If you do not want to use the onboard SCSI BIOS, choose Disabled. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 48: Load Bios Defaults

    <Enter>. The system displays a confirmation message on the screen. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to confirm. Press <N>and then <Enter> to abort. This feature does not affect the fields on the Standard CMOS Setup screen. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 49: Supervisor Password And User Password

    “Enter Password” prompt appears. A message confirms that the password has been disabled. NOTE: If you forget your password, refer to Jumper Settings in Section 3 for procedures on clearing the CMOS. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 50: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    If you are auto-detecting a hard disk that supports the LBA mode, three lines will appear in the parameter box. Choose the line that lists LBA for an LBA drive. Do not select Large or Normal. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Save & Exit Setup

    Select this option to exit the Setup utility without saving the modifications you specify during the current session. To exit without saving, highlight the “Exit Without Saving” option on the main screen and then press <Enter>. Intel YM430TX User’s Manual...

  • Page 52: Support Software

    ISA Configuration Utility for both DOS and Windows 3.1/3.11. • BIOS Flash Utility. • Windows 95 update utility for Intel 430TX PCIset. Manual This section contains Product documentation. The documentation is in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document File format. WARRANTY This section contains Warranty information. Warranty documentation ®...

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