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  • Page 1 Pentium 82430 VX/P54C PCI Mainboard User’s Guide & Technical Reference 5VM2/M5...

  • Page 2: About This Guide

    ® ™ About This Guide This UserÕs Guide is for assisting system manufacturers and end users in setting up and installing the mainboard. Information in this guide has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no guarantee is given as to the correctness of the contents.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Jumper ................... 6 CPU Type Configuration ............7 Step 1: Frequency Setting............. 7 Pentium Ð 75/90/100 CPU Settings (1.5 x clock) ..... 7 Pentium Ð 100/120/133 CPU Settings (2.0 x clock) ..8 PentiumÐ 150/166 CPU Settings (2.5 x clock) ....9 Pentium Ð...
  • Page 4 JP50 (PW2) Ñ ATX Power Supply On/Off Switch Connector ..................... 15 J23: Sleep Switch Connector Enable/Disable ..... 16 J18 Ñ Speaker Connector ........... 16 J22 Ð Turbo LED Connector ..........16 CN4 Ð Universal Serial Bus Connectors ......16 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup ..........17 Standard CMOS Setup ..............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1 Introduction The 82430 VX PCI mainboard is a high-performance ATX form-factor system board that supports P54C/P55C family CPUs. You can order 256K or 512K of external cache memory on the mainboard. The mainboard is fully compatible with industry standards, and adds many technical enhancements.

  • Page 6: Unpacking The Mainboard

    Introduction Unpacking the Mainboard The mainboard package contains: ¥ The 82430VX Mainboard ¥ This UserÕs Guide ¥ One IDE Bus Master driver diskette Note: Do not unpack the mainboard until you are ready to install it. Follow the precautions below while unpacking the mainboard. 1.

  • Page 7: Mainboard Layout W/ Default Settings

    Introduction Mainboard Layout w/ Default Settings Figure 1Ð1. Mainboard Layout 1. ZIF socket 7 (for P54C/P55C) 10. Unbuffered DIMM Bank 2. 82430 VX Chipset 11. Floppy Connector 3. Pipelined Burst SRAM 12. IDE1/IDE2 Connector 4. Ultra I/O Chip 13. Parallel Port Connector 5.
  • Page 8 Introduction Default settings are as follows: Pentium 100MHz (P54C) CPU, 256K Pipelined Burst cache, On-board PCI E-IDE Enabled, 2 high speed UARTS Enabled (w/ 16550 FIFO), 1 EPP/ECP port (ECP + EPP mode), and 5V DRAM/3.3V DIMM. COM2 COM1 PS/2...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Hardware Setup

    2 Hardware Setup This chapter explains how to configure the mainboardÕs hardware. After you install the mainboard, you can set jumpers, install memory on the mainboard, and make case connections. Refer to this chapter whenever you upgrade or reconfigure your system. CAUTION: Turn off power to the mainboard, system chassis, and peripheral devices before performing any work on the...

  • Page 10: Emi1/Emi2/Emi3 (Jp52/Emignd/Jp53): Emi Ground Jumper

    Hardware Setup EMI1/EMI2/EMI3 (JP52/EMIGND/JP53): EMI Ground Jumper These 3 jumpers are located in three different places and they are designed for eliminating the EMI signals. Short or open these 3 jumpers together when is needed. COM2 COM1 PS/2 PS/2 Mouse Conn.

  • Page 11: Cpu Type Configuration

    This section shows you how to configure your CPU step by step. Note that you need to check the CPU voltage before installation. Step 1: Frequency Setting Pentium – 75/90/100 CPU Settings (1.5 x clock) AMD K5 – PR75/PR90/PR100/PR120/PR133 (1.5 x clock) Pentium – 75/50 MHz AMD K5 –...

  • Page 12: Pentium Ð 100/120/133 Cpu Settings (2.0 X Clock)

    Hardware Setup Pentium – 100/120/133 CPU Settings (2.0 x clock) Cyrix 6x86/6x86L – PR133 +/ PR150 + /PR166 + CPU Settings (2.0 x clock) AMD K5 – PR150 CPU setting (2.0 x clock) Cyrix 6x86/6x86L – PR133 + /55 MHz...

  • Page 13: Pentiumð 150/166 Cpu Settings (2.5 X Clock)

    Figure 2Ð1Ð3. CPU Jumper Settings Note: You must equip the CPU with a fan and heat sink for system stability. Pentium – 180/200 CPU Settings (3.0 x clock) AMD K5/K6 – PR200 CPU Setting Pentium – 180/60 MHz Family 54321 82437 VX Pentium –...

  • Page 14: Step 2: Cpu Single/Dual Voltage Setting

    Hardware Setup Step 2: CPU Single/Dual Voltage Setting Single Voltage CPU Setting Signal voltage CPUs use the same voltage for VIO and VCore and has been used traditionally. The CPUs which fall into this category are Intel P54CX, AMD-K5-PRxxxBx, AMD-K5-PRxxxCx, AMD-K5-PRxxxFx, and Cyrix 6x86.

  • Page 15: Dual Voltage Cpu Setting

    Hardware Setup Dual Voltage CPU Setting Dual voltage CPUs are designed to use different voltage for VIO and VCore and they include Intel P55CX, Cyrix 6x86L, and AMD K6. Refer to the following figures to set these CPUsÕ voltage: PS/2 PS/2 Mouse Conn.

  • Page 16: Memory Configuration

    Hardware Setup Memory Configuration The mainboard supports two banks of 72-pin SIMM modules and two strips of 3.3V Unbuffered DIMM modules. The mainboard requires SIMM of at least 70ns access time. The mainboard supports from 4 to 128 Mbytes with no other restrictions on memory configurations.

  • Page 17: Cache Configuration

    Hardware Setup Cache Configuration The mainboard has a write-back caching scheme. You can order 256KB or 512KB Level 2 Pipelined Burst cache onboard to improve the system performance. Cache Size and RAM Locations Cacheable Cache Size Cache RAM TAG RAM Range 256KB 32K x32, 2 pcs...

  • Page 18: Connectors

    Hardware Setup Connectors Attach the mainboard to case devices via connectors on the mainboard. Refer to Figure 1-1 for connector locations and connector pin positions. ATX PW — ATX Power Supply Connectors The motherboard provides and ATX power supply connector. It is a twenty-pin male header connector.

  • Page 19: J24 Ð Hdd Led Connectors

    Hardware Setup J24 – HDD LED Connectors Attach the cable of hard disk drive LEDs to this connector. The LED lights when an HDD is active. IDE1/IDE2 – On-board Primary/Secondary IDE HDD Connectors Attach cables of hard disk drives to these connectors. CN5 –...

  • Page 20: J23: Sleep Switch Connector Enable/Disable

    Hardware Setup J23: Sleep Switch Connector Enable/Disable Toggle this jumper to force the system into power saving (Green) mode. Any hardware IRQ signal makes the system wakeup. J18 — Speaker Connector Attach a 4-pin case-mounted speaker to this connector. J22 – Turbo LED Connector Attach the turbo LED to J22.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    3 BIOS Setup The mainboardÕs BIOS setup program is the ROM PCI/ISA BIOS from Award Software Inc. Enter the Award BIOS programÕs Main Menu as follows: 1. Turn on or reboot the system. After a series of diagnostic checks, you are asked to press DEL to enter Setup. 2.

  • Page 22: Standard Cmos Setup

    BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Setup Run the Standard CMOS Setup as follows. 1. Choose ÒSTANDARD CMOS SETUPÓ from the Main Menu. A screen appears. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS STANDARD CMOS SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, Feb 1 1995 Time (hh:mm:ss) : 7 : 30 : 33 HARD DISKS...
  • Page 23 BIOS Setup Primary Large Ð Large IDE hard disk (for certain (Secondary) hard disk) Master & Slave Note: If you have any questions on your hard (Continued) disk type or mode, ask your hard disk provider or previous user for details. Drive A &...

  • Page 24: Bios Features Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS Features Setup Run the BIOS Features Setup as follows. 1. Choose ÒBIOS FEATURES SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of items appears. (The screen below shows the BIOS default settings.) ROM PCI/ISA BIOS BIOS FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

  • Page 25: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Boot Sequence Choose the boot device sequence as your need. For example, ÒA, C, SCSIÓ means BIOS will look for an operating system first from drive A, drive C, then SCSI device. Options of this function are: A, C, SCSI C, A, SCSI C, CDÐROM, A CDÐROM, C, A...
  • Page 26 BIOS Setup Security Option Choose Setup or System. Use this feature to prevent unauthorized system boot-up or use of BIOS Setup. ÒSystemÓ Ð Each time the system is booted the password prompt appears. ÒSetupÓÐ If a password is set, the password prompt only appears if you attempt to enter the Setup program.

  • Page 27: Chipset Features Setup

    BIOS Setup Chipset Features Setup The Chipset Features Setup option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control system options in the computer. Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the Chipset. Run the Chipset Features Setup as follows. 1.
  • Page 28 BIOS Setup DRAM RAS to CAS Use the default setting. Delay DRAM Read Burst Use the default setting. Timing DRAM Write Burst Use the default setting. Timing Fast MA to RAS# Delay Use the default setting. Fast EDO Path Select Use the default setting.
  • Page 29 BIOS Setup Peer Concurrency Use the default setting. 3. After you have finished with the Chipset Features Setup, press the <ESC> key and follow the screen instructions to save or disregard your settings.

  • Page 30: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup option sets the systemÕs power saving functions. Run the Power Management Setup as follows. 1. Choose ÒPOWER MANAGEMENT SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of items appears. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP...
  • Page 31 BIOS Setup PM Control by Choose Yes or No (default). APM stands for Advanced Power Management. To use APM, you must run Òpower.exeÓ under DOS v6.0 or later version. Video Off Method Choose V/H Sync+Blank (default), Blank screen, or DPMS for the selected PM mode. Doze Mode When the set time has elapsed, the BIOS sends a command to the system to enter doze mode...

  • Page 32: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configuration Setup This option sets the mainboardÕs PCI Slots. Run this option as follows: 1. Choose ÒPNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUPÓ from the Main Menu and the following screen appears. (The screen below shows default settings.) ROM PCI/ISA BIOS PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
  • Page 33 BIOS Setup IRQX and Choose PCI/ISA PnP or Legacy ISA. If the first DMAX assigned item is set to Manual, you could choose IRQX and DMAX assigned to PCI/ISA PnP card or ISA card. PCI IRQ Choose Edge or Level. Most PCI trigger signals Activated By are Level.

  • Page 34: Load Setup Defaults

    BIOS Setup Load Setup Defaults This item loads the system values you have previously saved. Choose this item and the following message appears: ÒLoad SETUP Defaults (Y/N)? NÓ To use the SETUP defaults, change the prompt to ÒYÓ and press <Enter>.

  • Page 35: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals The Integrated Peripherals option changes the values of the chipset registers. These registers control system options in the computer. Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the Chipset. Run the Integrated Peripherals as follows. 1.
  • Page 36 BIOS Setup On-chip Primary PCI Enabled Ð Use the on-board IDE IDE/ (default) On-chip Secondary PCI Disabled Ð Turn off the on-board IDE PCI Slot IDE 2nd Channel Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled. When Enabled is set, IRQ15 is dedicated for secondary IDE use.
  • Page 37 BIOS Setup RTC Power On Controller Choose Enabled (default) or Disabled. Enabled Ð Allows you to setup a period of time to power on the system after you turn off the system from Windows 95. Deisbled Ð Disable this function. RTC Power On Allows you to set the RTC Power On (Hour Ctrl), (Minute...

  • Page 38: Supervisor Password

    BIOS Setup ECP Mode Use DMA Choose DMA3 (default) or DMA1. This setting only works when the Onboard Printer Mode is set at the ECP mode. 3. After you have finished with the Integrated Peripherals, press the <ESC> key and follow the screen instructions to save or disregard your settings.

  • Page 39: User Password

    BIOS Setup User Password Based on the setting you made in the ÒSecurity OptionÓ of the ÒBIOS FEATURES SETUPÓ, this Main Menu item lets you configure the system so that a password is required every time the system boots or an attempt is made to enter the Setup program.

  • Page 40: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    BIOS Setup IDE HDD Auto Detection This Main Menu item automatically detects the hard disk type and configures the STANDARD CMOS SETUP accordingly. This function is only valid for IDE hard disks. Note: ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Drivers Installation Guide

    4 Drivers Installation Guide IDE BUS Master Installation Guide MS-DOS/WINDOW/WFW 1) You should install CD-ROM in secondary channel in Windows (WFW). 2) Change the current directory to a: or b:. 3) Under DOS command line prompt, run the SETUP directly. After entering the setup utility, just follow the instructions of the setup.

  • Page 42: Windows 95

    Drivers Installation Guide WINDOWS 95 1) Close any running applications. 2) Insert the floppy disk into drive A:. 3) Open ÒMy ComputerÓ, double click ÒDrive A:Ó. 4) Double click ÒWin95Ó. 5) Double click the Setup program. 6) Then just follow the instruction. NOVELL 3.X&4.X 1) Copy the driver TRIN4X.DSK or TRIN312.DSK to the subdirectory which holds the file SERVER.EXE.

  • Page 43: Sco Unix 5.0

    Drivers Installation Guide 5) Now, insert a blank diskette into the floppy drive A and type: tar cvf /dev/<your floppy drive A device name>. (Note: there is a period at the end of the last command.) Your floppy drive A device name could be: ¥...

  • Page 44: Os/2 2.0 And Warp 3.X

    Drivers Installation Guide OS/2 2.0 and WARP 3.X 1) Copy TRIOS2.ADD from the floppy diskette to your hard disk under the OS2 directory (i.e., C:\OS2). 2) Edit C:\CONFIG.SYS to replace BASEDEV=IBM1S506.ADD with BASEDEV=TRIOS2.ADD 3) Reboot the system. Note: For more information (like parameter settings, driver de- installation, etc.), please refer to the README.TXT file on the diskette.

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