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Page 1: Ax4L / Ax4L-N
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
’ ’ AX4L / AX4L-N ..........................1 What’s in this manual ..............................2 You Must Notice ................................9 Before You Start ................................10 Overview ..................................11 Feature Highlight................................12 Quick Installation Procedure ............................16 Motherboard Map ................................17 Block Diagram................................18 Hardware Installation........................ - Page 3 WOL (Wake on LAN) ..............................46 CNR (Communication and Network Riser) Expansion Slot .................... 48 PC99 Color Coded Back Panel ............................. 49 Support 10/100 Mbps LAN onboard (AX4L-N only) ....................... 50 Support Six USB2.0 Connectors ........................... 51 Chassis Intrusion Connector ............................52 CD Audio Connector ..............................
- Page 4 Installing Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility...................... 69 Intel Brookdale-GL VGA driver ............................70 Installing Intel IAA Driver ............................... 71 Installing Onboard Sound Driver ........................... 72 Installing LAN Driver (AX4L-N only) ..........................74 Installing USB2.0 Driver ..............................75 Installing Hardware Monitoring Utility ..........................78...
- Page 5 AC97 ..................................... 95 ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface) ....................... 95 AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port)............................ 95 AMR (Audio/Modem Riser)............................96 AOpen Bonus Pack CD ..............................96 APM (Advanced Power Management) ........................... 96 ATA (AT Attachment) ..............................96 ATA/66 ..................................96...
- Page 6 ATA/133 ..................................97 BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) ..........................97 Bus Master IDE (DMA mode) ............................98 CNR (Communication and Networking Riser)........................ 98 CODEC (Coding and Decoding) ............................ 98 DDR (Double Data Rated) SDRAM ..........................98 DIMM (Dual In Line Memory Module) ..........................99 DMA (Direct Memory Access)............................
- Page 7 Parity Bit ..................................102 PBSRAM (Pipelined Burst SRAM)..........................102 PC-100 DIMM ................................103 PC-133 DIMM ................................103 PC-1600 or PC-2100 DDR DRAM ..........................103 PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) Bus ......................... 103 PDF Format................................. 103 PnP (Plug and Play) ..............................104 POST (Power-On Self Test) ............................
- Page 8 ZIP file..................................107 Troubleshooting........................108 Technical Support ........................112 Product Registration ....................... 115 How to Contact Us ........................116...
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Page 9: You Must Notice
All of the specifications and information contained in this manual are subject to change without notice. AOpen reserves the right to revise this publication and to make reasonable changes. AOpen assumes no responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it. -
Page 10: Before You Start
This Online Manual will introduce to the user how this product is installed. All useful information will be described in later chapters. Please keep this manual carefully for future upgrades or system configuration changes. This Online Manual is saved format, we recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 for online viewing, it is included in Bonus CD disc or you can get free download from... -
Page 11: Overview
® Thank you for choosing AOpen AX4L / AX4L-N motherboard. The AX4L / AX4L-N is Intel Socket 478 motherboard (M/B) based on the ATX form factor featuring the Intel® 845GL (Brookdale) chipset. As high performance chipset built in the M/B, the AX4L / ®... -
Page 12: Feature Highlight
Communication & Nec tworking Riser (CNR) slot provided from AX4L / AX4L-N can support CNR interface for a Modem/Audio card. AGP Digital Disp lay card is designed by Intel to multiplex the AGP signal interface with two DVO ports, and the function of... - Page 13 33/66/100, PIO Modes 3 and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 5, and supports Enhanced IDE devices. On-board AC’97 Sound AX4L / AX4L-N uses the AC97 sound chip. This on-board audio includes a complete audio recording and playback system.
- Page 14 Dr. LED (User Upgrade Optional) Dr. LED has 8 LEDs on this AX4L / AX4L-N M/B to easily show what kind of problems you may encounter. Hardware Monitoring Mana gement Supports CPU or system fans status, temperature and voltage monitoring and alert, through the on-board hardware monitor...
- Page 15 ADD Slot (For ADD card only) AGP Digital Display card is designed by Inte l to multiplex the AGP signal interface with two DVO ports, and the function of these two DVO ports is to support a variety of dig ital display devices, such as LCDs and Digital-input CRT, and is possible to use in dual-channel mode to support higher resolution and refresh rate, while deliver digital signal from source to di splay to preserve...
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Page 16: Quick Installation Procedure
This page gives you a quick procedure on how to install your system. Follow each step accordingly. Installing CPU and Fan Installing System Memory (DIMM Connecting Front Panel Cable Connecting IDE and Floppy Cable Connecting ATX Power Cable Connecting Back Panel Cable Power-on and Load BIOS Setup Default Setting CPU Frequency Reboot... -
Page 17: Motherboard Map
Map Intel 82562ET (Kinnereth) PHY (For AX4L-N only) Front A udio Connector Onboard AC’97 CODEC PC99 Colored Back Panel MODEM-CN Connector F Connector Resetable Fuse IN Connector FAN2 Connector nsion Slot 2200μF Low ESR Capacitors 4-pin 12V. ATX Power Connector... -
Page 18: Block Diagram
Secondary ADD Slot Channel AC97 Intel ICH4 CODEC Intel 82562ET (Kinnereth LAN connect Compon PHY) AC Link (AX4L- N only) CNR Slot USB Port USB 2.0 Low Pin Connector x6 Firmware Hub Count Super USB Port 4Mbit Flash EEPROM USB Port... -
Page 19: Hardware Installation
This cha pter describes jumpers, connectors and hardware devices of this motherboard. Note: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion board s, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a system compon ent. Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it. -
Page 20: About "Manufacturer Upgrade Optional" And "User Upgrade Optional
When you read this online manual and start to assemble your computer system, you may find some of functions are called “Manufacturer Upgrade Optional”, and some are called “User Upgrade Optional”. Though all AOpen motherboards include many amazing and powerful features, in some situations, these powerful features are not used to every user. Hence, we changed some key features as “Manufacturer Upgrade Optional”... -
Page 21: Jp14 Clear Cmos Data
You can clear CMOS to restore system default setting. To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power. Remove ATX power cable from connector PWR2. Locate JP14 and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds. Return JP14 to its normal setting by shorting pins 1 &... - Page 22 ® This motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 series CPU. Be careful of CPU orientation w hen you plug it into CPU socket. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a cut edge on the CPU upper 1.
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Page 23: Cpu Installation
3. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation. CPU cut edge Note: If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it may damage the CPU. Note: This socket supports icro-FC-PGA2 package CPU, which is the latest CPU package developed Intel. - Page 24 CPU socket when shipped, we strongly recommend you to erboard comes with a retention module attached on the CPU socket when shipped, we strongly recommend you to nstall AOpen nstall AOpen special designed CPU Fan as shown below on the retention module for better heat dissipation.
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Page 25: Cpu Jumper-Less Design
CPU VID signal and SMbus clock generator provide CPU voltage auto-detection and allows the user to set the CPU frequency through the BIOS setup, therefore no jumpers or switches are used. The disadvantages of the Pentium based jumper-less designs are eliminated. There will be no worry of wr n o g CPU voltage detection. - Page 26 ” “ ” With this motherboard, AOpen provides a very special, useful feature for overclockers. When you power-on the system, the BIOS will check last system POST status. If it succeeded, the BIOS will enable “Watch Dog Timer” function immediately, and set the CPU frequency by user’s setting that stored in the BIOS.
- Page 27 Tip: If your system hangs or fails to boot because of Home overclocking, simply use <Home> key to restore the default setting or you can wait the AOpen “Watch Dog Timer” reset the system after five seconds and system will auto-detect hardware again.
- Page 28 Core Frequency = CPU Clock * CPU Ratio PCI Clock = CPU FSB Clock / Clock Ratio Clock = PCI Clock x 2 CPU Core Northwood CPU FSB Clock System Bus Ratio Frequency Note: Since the latest processor, Northwood, would detect the clock Pentium 4 1600MHz 100MHz...
- Page 29 CPU Core Willamette CPU FSB Clock System Bus Ratio Frequency Pentium 4 1500MHz 100MHz 400MHz 1.5G Pentium 4 1600MHz 100MHz 400MHz 1.6G Pentium 4 1700MHz 100MHz 400MHz 1.7G Pentium 4 1800MHz 100MHz 400MHz 1.8G Pentium 4 1900MHz 100MHz 400MHz 1.9G Pentium 4 2000MHz 100MHz...
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Page 30: Cpu And System Fan Connector (With H/W Monitoring)
Plug in the CPU fan cable to the 3-pin CPU FAN connector. If you have chas is fan, you can also plug it on System Fan (FAN2) Plug in the CPU fan cable to the 3-pin CPU FAN connector. If you have chas is fan, you can also plug it on System Fan (FAN2) or FAN3 (AUX or FAN3 (AUX n) connect... -
Page 31: Jp28 Keyboard/Mouse Wake-Up Enable/Disable Jumper
This motherboard provides keyboard / mouse wake-up function. You can use JP28 to enable or disable this function, which could resume your system from suspend mode with keyboard or mouse installed. The factory default setting is set to “Enable”(1-2), and you may Disable this function by setting the jumper to 2-3. JP28 KB/Mouse Wake-up Pin 1... -
Page 32: Dimm Sockets
This motherboard has three 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets that allow you to install PC266/200 memory up to 2 GB. Non-ECC DDR SDRAM is supported. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 Warning: Please note that double-side DDR SDRAM is not allowed to be inst alled on both DIMM2 DIMM3. - Page 33 Please follow the procedure as shown below to finish memory installation. Make sure the DIM M module’s pin face down and match the socket’s size as depicted below. 40 pins 52 pins Insert the module straight down to the DIMM slot with both hands and press down firmly until the DIMM module is securely in place.
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Page 34: Front Panel Connector
Attach the power LED, speaker, power and reset switch connectors to the corresponding pins. If you enable “Suspend Mode” item in BIOS Setup, the ACPI & Power LED will keep flashing while the system is in suspend mode. Locate the power switch cable from your ATX housing. It is 2-pin female connector from the housing front panel. -
Page 35: Atx Power Connector
This motherboard comes with a 20-pin and 4-pin ATX power connector. Make sure you plug in the right direction. We strongly recommend you to connect the 4-pin 12V ATX connector before connecting the 20-pin ATX power connector and use standard power supply specially designed for Pentium 4 system. -
Page 36: Ac Power Auto Recovery
A traditional ATX system should remain at power off stage when AC power resumes from power failure. This design inconvenient for a network server or workstation, without an UPS, that needs to keep power-on. This motherboard implemen an AC Power Auto Recovery function to solve this problem. -
Page 37: Ide And Floppy Connector
Connect 34-pin floppy cable and 40-pin IDE cable to floppy connector FDC and IDE connector. The blue connector is IDE1 for clear identification. Be careful of the pin1 orientation. Wrong orientation may cause system damage. Secondary Secondary Master (3rd) Slave (4th) IDE 2 (Secondary) IDE 1 (Primary) Pin 1... - Page 38 IDE1 is also known as the primary channel and IDE2 as the secondary channel. Each channel supports two IDE devices that make a total of four devices. In order to work tog ether, the two devices on each channel must be set differently to Master and Slave mode.
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Page 39: Irda Connector
The IrDA connector can be configured to support wireless infrared module, with this module and application software such as Laplink or Windows 95 Direct Cable Connection, the user can transfer files to or from laptops, notebooks, PDA devices and printers. This connector supports HPSIR (115.2Kbps, 2 meters) and ASK-IR (56Kbps). Install the infrared module onto the IrDA connector and enable the infrared function from BIOS Setup, UART Mode, make sure to have the correct orientation when you plug in the IrDA connector. -
Page 40: S/Pdif (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Connector
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a newest audio transfer file format, which provides impressive quality through optical fiber and allows you to enjoy digital audio instead of analog audio. Normally there are two S/PDIF outputs as shown, one for RCA connector, the most common one used for consumer audio products, and the other for optical connector with better audio quality. -
Page 41: Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect
This motherboard comes with an ALC650 Codec which supports high quality of 5.1 Channel audio effect, bringing you a brand new audio experience. On the strength of the innovative design of ALC650, you're able to use standard line-jacks for surround audio output without connecting any external module. -
Page 42: Add (Agp Digital Display) Slot
AGP Digital Display card is designed by Intel to multiplex the AGP signal interface with two DVO ports, and is designed to plug into the special-designed purple slot as you can see, which we call ADD slot here. The function of these two DVO ports is to support a variety of digital display devices, such as LCDs and Digital-input CRT, and is possible to use in dual-channel mode to support higher resolution and refresh rate, while deliver digital signal from source to display to preserve signal integrity and the viewable image quality. -
Page 43: Wom (Zero Voltage Wake On Modem) Connector
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Page 44: Wom By External Box Modem
Serial Port (Modem Side) Pin 1 Pin 1 Serial Port (Motherboard Side) Note: This picture is for example only, it may not be exa ctly the same as this motherboard. -
Page 45: Wom By Internal Modem Card
Note: This picture is for example only, it may not be exactly the same as this motherboard. -
Page 46: Wol (Wake On Lan)
This feature is very similar as Wake On Modem, but it goes through local area network. To use Wake On LAN function, you must have a network card with chipset that supports this feature, and connect a cable from LAN card to motherboard WOL connector. The system identification information (probably IP address) is stored on network card and because there is a lot of traffic on the Ethernet, you need to install network management software, such as ADM, for the checking of how to wake up the system. - Page 47 WOL Connector (Ethernet Card Side) WOL Connector (Motherboard Side) Note: This picture is for exa mple only, it may not exactly be the same motherboard.
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Page 48: Cnr (Communication And Network Riser) Expansion Slot
is a riser card specificat ion to replace the AMR (Audio/Modem Riser) that supports V.90 analog modem , multi-channel udio, and phone-line based netw orking. Owing to CPU computing power getting stronger, the digit al processing job can be mplemented in main chipset and share CPU power. -
Page 49: Pc99 Color Coded Back Panel
The onboard I/O devices are PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, RJ45 LAN jack (AX4L-N only), COM1 and VGA, Printer, USB, AC97 sound and game ports. The view angle of drawing shown here is from the back panel of the housing. RJ45 10/100... -
Page 50: Support 10/100 Mbps Lan Onboard (Ax4L-N Only)
The South Bridge ICH4 includes a fast Ethernet controller on chip. On the strength of Intel 82562ET (Kinnereth) PHY on board, which is a highly-integrated Platform LAN Connect device, it provides 10/100M bps Ethernet for office and home use, the Etherne t RJ45 connector located on top of USB connectors. -
Page 51: Support Six Usb2.0 Connectors
Compared to traditional USB 1.0/1.1 with the speed of 12Mbps, USB 2.0 has a fancy speed up to 480Mbps, which is 40 time faster than the traditional one. Except for the speed increase, USB 2.0 supports old USB 1.0/1.1 software and peripheral offering impressive and even better compatibility to customers. -
Page 52: Chassis Intrusion Connector
The “CASE OPEN” header provides chassis intrusion-monitoring function. To make this function works, you have to enable it in the system BIOS, connect this header to a sensor somewhere on the chassis. So, whenever the sensor is triggered by lights or the opening of the chassis, the system will send out beep sound to inform you. -
Page 53: Cd Audio Connector
This connector is used to connect CD Audio cable from CDROM or DVD drive to onboard sound. -
Page 54: Modem-Cn Connector
This connector is used to connect Mono In/MIC Out cable from internal modem card to onboard s This connector is used to connect Mono In/MIC Out cable from internal modem card to onboard s ound circuit. The pin 1-2 is ound circuit. -
Page 55: Front Audio Connector
If the housing has been designed with an audio port on the front panel, you’ll be able to connect onboard audio to front pane through this connector. By the way, please remove 5-6 and 9-10 jumper caps from the Front Audio Connector before connecting the cable. -
Page 56: Dr. Led Connector
In conjunction with Dr. LED (Upgrade Optional), which can easily shows what kind of problems may occur on your system duri assembly. It can clearly indicate whether there is a component issue or an installed issue by the 8 LEDs on the front panel of D ED. - Page 57 Dr. LED is a CD disc storage box with 8 LEDs on its front panel, the size of Dr. LED is exactly the same as 5.25 in floppy drive, so that it can be mount into normal 5.25 in drive bay of any housing. Boot O.K.
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Page 58: Battery-Less And Long Life Design
This Motherboard implements Flash ROM and a special circuit that allows you to save your current CPU and CMOS Setup configurations without the need of a battery. The RTC (real time clock) can also keep running as long as the power cord is plugged. -
Page 59: Cpu Over-Current Protection
CPU, memory, HDD, add-on cards installed on this motherboard may be damaged because of component failure, human operating error or unknown nature reason. AOpen cannot guaranty the protection circuit will always work perfectly. -
Page 60: Hardware Monitoring
CPU temperature. If any of these systems’ status goes wrong, there will be an alarm through the chassis external speaker or buzzer of motherboard (if existed) to warn the user. Fan Speed AOpen H/W Monitoring Detection Circuit Utility... -
Page 61: Aoconfig Utility
Moreover, AOconfig allows users to save information in *.BMP or *.TXT format which users may collect the system information in detail and send them AOpen directly for technical support or further diagnosis of system problem. The system page shows the... - Page 62 4. From this page, users may obtain the technical support information of AOpen. Moreover, detailed information could be saved in .bmp or .txt format. NOTE: AOconfig can be used in Window 98 E/ME, NT4.0/2000, or even th...
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Page 63: Resetable Fuse
Traditional motherboard has fuse for Keybo rd a Traditional motherboard has fuse for Keybo rd a port to prevent ove r-current or shortage. These fuses are soldered onboard that when it is broken (function as p rotecting the motherboard), user st ill canno t replace it and the motherboard is stil malfunctioning. -
Page 64: 2200Μf Low Esr Capacitor
CPU power. The idea of where to put these capacitors is another know-how that requires experience and detail calculation. Not only that, AX4L / AX4L-N implements 2200μF capacitors, which is much larger than normal capacitor (1000 and 1500μf) and it provides better stability for C... -
Page 65: Layout (Frequency Isolation Wall)
For high frequency operation, especially overclocking, layout is the most important factor to make sure chipset and CPU working in stable condition. The layout of this motherboard implements AOpen’s unique design called “ Frequen cy Isolation Wall”. Separating each critical port... -
Page 66: Enlarged Aluminum Heatsink
Cool down CPU and Chipset is important for system reliability. Enlarged aluminum heat sink provides better heat consumption specially when you are trying to over clocking the CPU. -
Page 67: Driver And Utility
AX4L / AX4L-N AX4L / AX4L-N There are motherboard drivers and utilities included in AOpen Bonus CD disc. You don’t need to install all of them in order to oot your system. But after you finish the hardware installation, you have to install your operation system first (such as Windows 8) before you can install any drivers or utilities. -
Page 68: Auto-Run Menu From Bonus Cd Disc
You can use the auto-run menu of Bonus CD disc. Ch oose the utility and driver and select model name. -
Page 69: Installing Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility
® ® You can install the Intel INF Update Utility from the Bonus Pack CD disc auto-run menu to eliminate the “ ?” marks. -
Page 70: Intel Brookdale-Gl Vga Driver
You can install Intel VGA Driver to get the best graphics function of the chipset. You can find it in the AOpen Bonus Pack disc. -
Page 71: Installing Intel Iaa Driver
You can install Intel IAA Driver to increase the performance of software applications and reduce PC boot times. You can find it in AOpen Bonus Pack CD disc. -
Page 72: Installing Onboard Sound Driver
This motherboard comes with AC97 CODEC. You can find the audio driver from the Bonus Pack CD disc auto-run menu. -
Page 74: Installing Lan Driver (Ax4L-N Only)
You may find Intel’s Intel PRO Netw ork Connections to install the LAN Driver step by step. -
Page 75: Installing Usb2.0 Driver
* Windows 2000 Installation Guide ************************************************* Installing Driver in Existing Windows 2000 System ************************************************* After enabling the USB 2.0 controller and rebooting your system, Windows 2000 setup will show a "New Hardware Found" dialog box. Under Windows 2000, "Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller"... - Page 76 * Windows XP Installation Guide *********************************************** Installing Driver in Existing Windows XP System ************************** ********************* After enabling the USB 2.0, Windows XP setup will show a "Found New Hardware" dialog box. Under Windows XP, "Universal Serial Bus (USB) Control ler" will be displayed. 1.
- Page 77 1. USBEHCI.SYS - 3/20/2002. 2. USBPORT.SYS - 8/17/2001. 3. USBHUB.SYS - 8/17/2001. So, new 3616 driver does not install complete. [Install by manual] 1. Disable Windows File Protection (WFP) 1. Start button/run/Regedit. 2. Set HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\ SFCDisable = 1 2.
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Page 78: Installing Hardware Monitoring Utility
You can install H ardware Monitoring Utility to mo nitor CPU temperature, fans and system voltage. The hardware monitoring function is utoma ically implemented by the BIOS and utility software. No hardware installation is needed. -
Page 79: Acpi Suspend To Hard Drive
ACPI Suspend to Hard Drive is basically controlled by Windows operation system. It saves your current work (system st atus, memory and screen image) into hard disk, and then the system can be totally power of f. Next time, when power is on, you can resume your original work directly from hard disk within few seconds without go through the Windows booting process and run your application again. -
Page 80: System Requirement
System Requirement AOZVHDD.EXE 1.30b or later. Delete config.sys and autoexec.bat. Fresh installation of Windows 98 on a new system . Execute "Setup.exe /p j" to install Windows 98 2. After Windows 98's installation i s complete, go to the Contro l Panel >... - Page 81 immediately. And 1 minute or so will be taken for the system to save what's in the memory to the hard drive; the larger the memory size the longer this process will take.
- Page 82 Changing from APM to ACPI (Windows 98 only) 1. Run "Regedit.exe" a. Go through the following path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE MICROSOFT WINDOWS CURRENT VERSION DETECT b. Select "ADD Binary" and name it as "ACPIOPTION". c. Right click and select Modify, add "01" after "0000" to make it "0000 01". d.
- Page 83 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE MICROSOFT WINDOWS CURRENT VERSION DETECT ACPI OPTION b. Right click and select "Modify, change "01" to "02" to make it "0000 02". Tip: "02" means Windows 98 is ACPI acknowledged but the ACPI function is disabled. c. Save changes. 2.
- Page 84 This motherboard supports ACPI Suspend to RAM function. With this function, you can resume your original work directly from DRAM without going through the Windows 98 booting process and run your application again. Suspend to DRAM saves your current work in the system memory, it is faster than Suspend to Hard Drive but requires power supplied to DRAM, while Suspend to Hard Drive requires no power.
- Page 85 o implement ACPI Suspend to DRAM, please follow the procedures as below: System Requirement An ACPI OS is required. Currently, except Windows 95 and Windows NT, all other Windows Systems support ACPI. ® The Intel Chipset Software Installati on Utility must have been installed properly. Procedures Changed the foll owing BIOS settings.
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Page 86: Award Bios
BIOS provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as hard disk drives, serial and parallel ports. Most BIOS settin g of AX4L / AX4L-N had been optimized by AOpen’s R&D engineering team. But, the default setting of BIOS still can’t fi ne-tune the chipset controlling entire system. - Page 87 … … AOpen always dedicates to give users a more friendly computer system. Now, we include all function descriptions of BIOS setup program into the BIOS Flash ROM. When you select one function of BIOS setup program, the function description will appeared at right side of screen.
- Page 88 Award™ BIOS setup program. The following table provides details about how to use keyboard in the Award BIOS setup ™ program. By the way, all products of AOpen also provides a special function in the BIOS setup, you can press <F3> key selecting preferred menu language to display.
- Page 89 Description Load Default Setup setting value from CMOS. Load turbo setting value from CMOS. Save changed setting and exit setup program.
- Page 90 After you finish the setting of jumpers and conne After you finish the setting of jumpers and conne ct correct cables. Power on and enter the BIOS Setup, press <Del> during ct correct cables. Power on and enter the BIOS Setup, press <Del> during POST (Power-On Se lf Tes t).
- Page 91 With outstanding R&D ability of AOpen, we now bring you a whole new BIOS Flash wizard ---- EzWinFlash. With an eye to users convenience, EzWinFlash combines the BIOS binary code and flash module together, so the only thing you have to do is just clicking on the utility you downloaded from web and let it helps you complete the flash process automatically.
- Page 92 1. Download the new version of BIOS package zip file from AOpen official web site. (ex: http://www.aopen.com) 2. Unzip the download BIOS package (ex: WAX4LN102.ZIP) with WinZip (http://www.winzip.com) in Windows environment.
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Page 93: Overclocking
As a leading manufacturer in motherboard industry, AOpen always listens to what customers want and develop products to fit diffe rent user's requirements. Reliability, compatibility, leading technology and friendly features are our basic goals when design ing motherboar ds. Other than above mentioned design criteria, there are power users who are always seeking to push the l imi ation of the system performance by overclocking which we call them "Overclocker". - Page 94 Please note that AOpen can not guaranty they can be successful overclocked again. Please check the Available Vendor List (AVL) by link to our official website.
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Page 95: Glossary
AGP uses both rising and falling edge of the 66MHz clock, for 2X AGP, the data transfer rate is 66MHz x 4byte x 2 = 528MB/s. AGP is now moving to 4X mode, 66MHz x 4byte x 4 = 1056MB/s. AOpen is the... -
Page 96: Ata/66
A disc bundled with AOpen motherboard product; there are motherboard drivers, Acrobat Reader for online manual and other useful utilities. Unlike ACPI, BIOS controls most APM power management functions. AOpen Suspend to Hard Drive is a good example of APM power management. ATA is the specification of diskette interface. In 80’s , many software and hardware manufacturers instituted the ATA specification together. -
Page 97: Ata/100
ATA/100 is a new IDE specification under developing. ATA/100 uses both rising edge and falling edge as ATA/66 but clock cycle ime is reduced to 40ns. The data transfer rate is (1/40ns) x 2 bytes x 2 = 100MB/s. To use ATA/100, you need special 80-wire IDE cable, the same as ATA/66. - Page 98 The traditiona l PIO (Programmable I/O) IDE requires the CPU to involve in all the activities of the IDE access including waiting for the me chanical events. To reduce the workload of the CPU, the bus master IDE device transfers data from/to memory without interrupting CPU, and releases CPU to operate concurrently while data is transferring between memory and IDE device.
- Page 99 DIMM socket has total 168-pin and supports 64-bit data. It can be single or double side, the golden finger signals on each side of PCB are different, and that is why it was called Dual In Line. Almost all DIMMs are made by SDRAM, which operate at 3.3V. Note that some old DIMMs are made by FPM/EDO and only operate at 5V.
- Page 100 Also known as E PROM. Both EEPROM and Flash ROM can be re-programmed by electronic signals, but the interface technology is different. Size of EEPROM is much smaller than flash ROM. Traditional motherboard stores BIOS code in EPROM. EPROM can only be erased by ultra-violet (UV) light. If BIOS has to be upgraded, you need to remove EPROM from motherboard, clear by UV light, re-program, and then insert back.
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Page 101: Flash Rom
Flash ROM can be re-programmed by electronic signals. It is easier for BIOS to upgrade by a flash utility, but it is also easier to e infected by virus. Because of increase of new functions, BIOS size is increased from 64KB to 256KB (2M bit). AOpen AX5T is the first board to implement 256KB (2Mbit) Flash ROM. - Page 102 IEEE 1394 is a lo w-cost digital interface originated by Apple Computer as a desktop LAN and developed by the IEEE 1394 working group. The IEEE 1394 can transport data at 100, 200 or 400 Mbps. One of the solutions to connect digital television devices together at 200 Mbps.
- Page 103 SDRAM DIMM that supports 100MHz CPU bus clock. SDRAM DIMM that supports 133MHz CPU bus clock. Based on FSB frequency, the DDR DRAM has 200MHz, 266MHz and 333 MHz three types of working frequency. Because of DDR DRAM data bus is 64-bit, it provides data transfer bandwidth up to 200x64/8=1600MB/s, and 266x64/8=2100MB/s, and 333x64/8=2700MB/s.
- Page 104 he PnP specification suggests a standard register interface for both BIOS and operating system (such as Windows 95). These registers are used b y BIOS and operating system to configure system resource and prevent any conflicts. PnP BIOS or operating system will automatically allocate the IRQ/DMA/Memory.
- Page 105 SDRAM comes in 64-bit 168-pin DIMM and operates at 3.3V. AOpen is the first company to support dual-SDRAM DIMMs onboard (AP5V), from Q1 1996 A memory space in Flash-ROM to simulate PROM operation, AOpen motherboard uses Shadow E...
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Page 106: Ultra Dma
SPD is a small ROM or EEPROM device resided on the DIMM or RIMM. SPD stores memory module information such as DRAM timing and chip parameters. SPD can be used by BIOS to decide best timing for this DIMM or RIMM. Ultra DMA (or, more accur ately, Ultra DMA/33) is a protocol for transferring data between a hard disk drive through the computer’s dat path (or... - Page 107 NEC’s Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) is a new DRAM core architecture that dramatically improves the memory system’s ability to service multimedia requirements. VCM increases memory bus efficiency and performance of any DRAM technology by roviding a set of fast static registers between the memory core and I/O pins. Using VCM technology results in reduced data ccess latency and reduced power consumption.
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Page 108: Troubleshooting
If you encounter any trouble to boot you system, f ollow the procedures accordingly to resolve the problem. Start Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables, including VGA, IDE, FDD, COM1, COM2 and printer. - Page 109 Continue Install the VGA card. Then connect your monitor and keyboard. Turn on the power and check if the power supply and CPU fan work properly. The problem is probably caused by power supply or motherboard failure. Next Please contact your reseller or local distributor for repairing.
- Page 110 Continue Perhaps your VGA card Check if there is display? or monitor is defe ctive. Press <Ctr l> and <Alt> ke y at the same time, hold them and then press <De l> to reboot the system. It is very possible that your Check if the system keyboard is defective.
- Page 111 Continue During system rebooting, press <Del> to enter BIOS setup. Choose “Load Setup Default”. Turn off the system and re-connect IDE cable. The problem should be Check if the system can caused reboot successfully? cable or HDD itself. Re-install the operating system such as Windows 98.
- Page 112 Dear Customer, Thanks for choosing AOpen products. To provide the best and fastest service to our customer is our first priority. However, we receive numerous emails and phone-calls worldwide everyday, it is very hard for us to serve everyone on time. We recommend you follow the procedures below and seek help before contact us.
- Page 113 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 News Group: News posted by computer experts, you are welcome to join any discussion and learning from it. http://english.aopen.com.tw/tech/newsgrp/default.htm 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Contact Distributors/Resellers: We sell our products through resellers and integrators. They should know your system configuration very well and should be able to solve your problem more efficiently than us.
- Page 114 Model name and BIOS version can be found on upper left corner of first boot screen (POST screen). For example: AX4L-N R1.20 May.01.2002 AOpen Inc. Award Plug and Play BIOS Extension v1.0A Copyright © 1998, Award Software, Inc. AX4L-N is model name of motherboard; R1.20 is BIOS version.
- Page 115 Be able to join the discussions of web-based news grou AOpen makes sure that the information you provide is encrypted, so that it cannot be read or intercepted by other people or ompanies. Further, AOpen will not disclose any of information you submitted under any conditions. Please consult our...
- Page 116 Please do not hesitate contact us if you have any problem about our products. Any opinion will be appreciated. America Pacific Rim Europe AOpen Inc. AOpen Computer b.v. AOpen America Inc. Tel: 886-2-3789-5888 Tel: 31-73-645-9516 Tel: 1-510-489-8928 Fax: 886-2-3789-5899 Fax: 31-73-645-9604...