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Chapter 3 Software Configuration
3.1 Introduction
The system BIOS and custom drivers are located in a
512 KB, 32-pin (JEDEC spec.) Flash ROM device, designated U10. A
single Flash chip holds the system BIOS, VGA BIOS, and network Boot
ROM image. The display can be configured via software. This method
minimizes the number of chips and eases configuration. You can change
the display BIOS simply by reprogramming the Flash chip.
NOTE:
3.2 VGA display firmware configuration
The board's on-board VGA interface supports a wide range of popular
LCD, flat panel displays and traditional analog CRT monitors. The
855GME chip with optimized Shared Memory Architecture, supports up
to 64 MB frame buffer using system memory to provide LVDS mode up
to 1280 x 1024 @ 48bpp, the interface can drive CRT displays with reso-
lutions up to 2048 x 1536 @ 24bpp(75Hz).
The VGA interface is configured completely via the software utility, so
you do not have to set any jumpers. Configure the VGA display as fol-
lows:
1.
Apply power to the board with a color TFT display attached. This
is the default setting for this board. Ensure that the AWD-
FLASH.EXE and *.BIN files are located in the working drive.
NOTE:
PCI-6880 User's Manual
Due to Intel would not support Win98, Windows
ME driver, PCI-6880 is not recommended to
install Win98, Windows ME driver.
Ensure that you do not run AWDFLASH.EXE
while your system is operating in EMM386
mode.
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