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- Page 1 Pro266TD Master Pro266TD Master-LR MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL MS-9105 ATX Mainboard Version 1.0 G52-MA00436...
- Page 2 Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-9105 Tested to comply with FCC Standard For Home or Office Use...
- Page 3 Edition October 2001 Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO- STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we re- serve the right to make changes without notice.
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Mainboard Specification ..............1-2 Mainboard Layout ................1-4 Quick Components Guide ..............1-6 Key Features ..................1-7 MSI Special Features ................1-8 D-LED™ ..................1-8 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ..............2-1 Central Processing Unit: CPU .............. 2-2 CPU Installation Procedures ............2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......... - Page 6 Power Saving LED Connector: JGL1 ........... 2-17 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 ......2-18 Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1 ........2-18 Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 ..........2-19 IrDA Infrared Module Connector: J14 ......... 2-19 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFN1/CPUFN2/SYSFN1/SYSFN2 ..2-20 Remote Power On/Off Switch Connector: JRMS1 .......
- Page 7 Set Supervisor/User Password ............3-37 Save & Exit Setup ................3-39 Exit Without Saving ................3-40 Glossary ....................G-1...
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Page 8: Chapter 1. Introduction
Introduction C h a p t e r 1 . Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Pro266TD Master series (MS-9105) ATX motherboard. Based on Apollo Pro266T (VT8653+VT8233) chipset, ® ® the motherboard supports SINGLE/DUAL Intel Pentium III processors (FC-PGA/FC-PGA2) and is designed for inexpensive workstation and entry- level server markets. -
Page 9: Mainboard Specification
Chapter 1 Mainboard Specification ® ® Supports Single/Dual Intel Pentium III processors Supports Coppermine up to 1.1GHz @ 133MHz FSB Supports Tualatin up to 1.26GHz or higher @ 133MHz FSB Note: Both Tualatin with 256K L2 cache and Tualatin with 512K L2 cache are able to be used on the motherboard. - Page 10 Introduction On-Board IDE ® An IDE controller on the VIA VT8233 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD- ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 operation modes. Can connect up to four IDE devices Promise 20265R On-Board (Pro266TD Master-LR only) Supports IDE RAID 0, 1 Can connect up to four IDE devices On-Board Peripherals On-Board Peripherals include:...
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Page 11: Mainboard Layout
AGP Slot IDE 1 IDE 2 PCI Slot 5 BATT USB3 PCI Slot 4 BIOS USB2 PCI Slot 3 VT8233 JBAT1 LED 2-5 PCI Slot 2 JGS1 PCI Slot 1 JWO L1 JMDM1 JRMS1 JFP1 JGL1 Pro266TD Master (MS-9105) ATX Mainboard... - Page 12 PCI Slot 5 BATT USB3 PCI Slot 4 BIOS USB2 PCI Slot 3 VT8233 JBAT1 LED 2-5 PCI Slot 2 JGS1 IDE 4 PROMISE PDC20265R PCI Slot 1 IDE 3 JWO L1 JMDM1 JRMS1 JFP1 JGL1 Pro266TD Master-LR (MS-9105) ATX Mainboard...
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Page 13: Quick Components Guide
Chapter 1 Quick Components Guide Component Function Reference DIMM1~4 Installing DDR DIMM modules See p. 2-5~2-6 Socket 370 Installing Single/Dual CPUs See p. 2-2~2-4 CPUFN1/2 Connecting to CPU FAN See p. 2-20 SYSFN1/2 Connecting to SYSTEM FAN See p. 2-20 ATX Power Supply Installing power supply See p. -
Page 14: Key Features
Introduction Key Features ATX Form Factor ® ® CPU: Socket 370 for Single/Dual Intel Pentium III (FC-PGA/FC-PGA2) Processors Memory: 4 DDR DIMMs Slot: 1 AGP slot, 5 PCI slots I/O: 2 serial ports, 1 parallel port, 6 USB 1.1 ports, 1 floppy port, 1 IrDA connector, 2 IDE RAID connectors (Pro266TD Master-LR only), 1 LAN jack (Pro266TD Master-LR only) D-LED™... -
Page 15: Msi Special Features
Chapter 1 MSI Special Features The MSI special features are designed by MSI R&D which are only available in MSI mainboards. The mainboard is equipped with D-LED™. D-LED™ The D-LED™ uses graphic signal display to help users understand their system. Four LEDs embedded on... - Page 16 Introduction Processor Initialization - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc…) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc….
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Page 17: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the compo- nents and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. -
Page 18: Central Processing Unit: Cpu
Chapter 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU ® The mainboard supports Single/Dual Intel Pentium III processors. The mainboard uses two CPU sockets called Socket 370 for easy CPU installation. You can install SINGLE or DUAL CPUs on the board to meet your own needs. -
Page 19: Cpu Installation Procedures
Hardware Setup CPU Installation Procedures Open Lever Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Then, raise Sliding Plate the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Look for the gold arrow. Gold Arrow The gold arrow should point towards the end of lever. The CPU will only fit in the correct orientation. -
Page 20: Cpu Core Speed Derivation Procedure
Chapter 2 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure CPU Clock 100MHz Core/Bus ratio then CPU core speed Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 7 700MHz Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to WARNING! tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. -
Page 21: Memory
Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 4 sockets for 184-pin DDR DIMM (Double In- Line Memory Module) modules and supports a maximum memory size of 4GB. DDR DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~4) Introduction to DDR SDRAM You can install PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~4). -
Page 22: Dimm Modules Combination
Chapter 2 DIMM Modules Combination At least one DIMM module should be installed on the motherboard. Memory modules can be installed on the slots in any order. The single-/ double-sided memory modules that each DIMM slot supports are listed as below: Socket Memory Module... -
Page 23: Power Supply
Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all compo- nents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Supply This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. -
Page 24: Back Panel
Chapter 2 Back Panel The Back Panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Parallel (Pro266TD Master-LR only) COM A COM B Keyboard Mouse Connector ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse mini DIN connector ® ® for attaching a PS/2 mouse. -
Page 25: Keyboard Connector
Hardware Setup Keyboard Connector ® The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 keyboard mini DIN connec- ® ® tor for attaching a PS/2 keyboard. You can plug a PS/2 keyboard directly into this connector. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Keyboard DATA Keyboard DATA No connection Ground Keyboard Clock... -
Page 26: Parallel Port Connector
Chapter 2 Parallel Port Connector The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector for LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION STROBE Strobe DATA0... -
Page 27: Serial Port Connectors: Com A & Com B
Hardware Setup Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B The mainboard has two 9-pin male DIN connectors for serial port COM A and COM B. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices. Pin Definition 1 2 3 4 5 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION Data Carry Detect... -
Page 28: Connectors
Chapter 2 Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. FDD1 2-12... -
Page 29: Hard Disk Connectors: Ide1 & Ide2
Hardware Setup Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ® The mainboard uses an IDE controller on the VIA VT8233 chipset that provides PIO mode 0-4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 modes. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (Primary) and IDE2 (Secondary). You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM or 120MB Floppy to IDE1 and IDE2. -
Page 30: Ide Raid Connectors: Ide3 & Ide4 (Pro266Td Master-Lr)
Chapter 2 IDE RAID Connectors: IDE3 & IDE4 (Pro266TD Master-LR) The mainboard offers a low-cost RAID (Redundant Array of Indepen- dent Disks) solution by integrating two IDE RAID connectors that support PIO mode 0-4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 modes. The IDE RAID connectors allow you to connect Ultra ATA/DMA hard disks and use RAID technology for high performance, data security and fault tolerance. -
Page 31: Case Connector: Jfp1
Hardware Setup Case Connector: JFP1 The case connector block JFP1 allows you to connect to the Power Switch, Reset Switch, Speaker, Power LED, Keylock and HDD LED on the case. Buzzer Speaker (short pin) Reset Switch 14 15 Keylock Power Power LED Switch JFP1... - Page 32 Chapter 2 HDD LED HDD LED shows the activity of a hard disk drive connected to the IDE1, IDE2, IDE3 or IDE4 connector. Avoid turning the power off while the HDD is working. You can connect the HDD LED from the system case to this pin. Keylock Keylock allows you to disable the keyboard for security purpose.
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Page 33: Power Saving Led Connector: Jgl1
Hardware Setup Power Saving LED Connector: JGL1 JGL1 is connected to a power saving LED. There are three types of LED that you can use: 3-pin/2-pin dual color or 2-pin single color LED. If connected to a dual color LED, the LED light is green when system in turned on, and turns to orange color while entering the suspend/sleep state. -
Page 34: Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: Jcase1
Chapter 2 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCASE1 This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. -
Page 35: Wake On Ring Connector: Jmdm1
Hardware Setup Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 This connector allows you to connect to a modem card with Wake On Ring function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is received through the modem card. 5VSB MDM_WAKEUP JMDM1 Note: Modem wake-up signal is active “low”. -
Page 36: Fan Power Connectors: Cpufn1/Cpufn2/Sysfn1/Sysfn2
Chapter 2 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFN1/CPUFN2/SYSFN1/SYSFN2 The CPUFN1/CPUFN2 (processor fans) and SYSFN1/SYSFN2 (system fans) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. -
Page 37: Remote Power On/Off Switch Connector: Jrms1
Hardware Setup Remote Power On/Off Switch Connector: JRMS1 Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. When OFF, pressing the but- ton can turn the system on. When ON, pressing the button once will make the system enter the sleep/suspend state. If the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the system will be turned off. -
Page 38: Usb Front Panel Connectors: Usb2 & Usb3
Chapter 2 USB Front Panel Connectors: USB2 & USB3 The mainboard provides two Front USB (Universal Serial Bus) pin head- ers that allow you to connect optional USB ports for Front Panel. USB3 USB2 USB3 Pin Definition USB2 Pin Definition Description Description Description... -
Page 39: Wake On Lan Connector: Jwol1
Hardware Setup Wake On LAN Connector: JWOL1 This connector allows you to connect to a LAN card with Wake On LAN function. You can wake up the computer via remote control through a local area network. 5VSB MP_WAKEUP JWOL1 2-23... -
Page 40: Jumpers
Chapter 2 Jumpers The motherboard provides one jumper for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of the jumper. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. -
Page 41: Slots
Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides five 32-bit Master PCI Bus Slots and one AGP slot. AGP Slot PCI Slots AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory and provides three levels of throughputs: 1x (266Mbps), 2x (533Mbps) and 4x (1.07Gbps). -
Page 42: Pci Interrupt Request Routing
Chapter 2 PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The “AGP/PCI/Promise RAID/LAN” IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INTA#-INTD# pins as follows: Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 INT A# INT B# PCI Slot 1... - Page 43 ® AWARD BIOS Setup C h a p t e r ® AWARD B I O S Setup ® AWARD BIOS Setup ® The mainboard uses AWARD BIOS ROM that provides a Setup util- ity for users to modify the basic system configuration. The information is stored in a battery-backed CMOS RAM so it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
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Page 44: Entering Setup
Chapter 3 Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup. Press Del to Enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. -
Page 45: Getting Help
® AWARD BIOS Setup Getting Help After entering the Setup utility, the first screen you see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu displays the setup categories the BIOS supplies. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description for the selected setup category is displayed on the bottom of the screen. -
Page 46: The Main Menu
Chapter 3 The Main Menu ® Once you enter AWARD BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu displays twelve configurable functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to move among the items and press <Enter>... - Page 47 ® AWARD BIOS Setup PnP/PCI Configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. PC Health Status This entry displays the current status of your PC. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable per- formance of your PC.
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Page 48: Standard Cmos Features
Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features The items inside Standard CMOS Features menu are divided into 13 categories. Each category includes none, one or more setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item you want to modify and use the <PgUp> or <PgDn>... - Page 49 ® AWARD BIOS Setup IDE Primary Master/Primary Slave/Secondary Master/Secondary Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select the hard disk drive type. The specification of hard disk drive will show up on the right hand according to your selection. IDE Primary Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter Item Help...
- Page 50 Chapter 3 Halt On The item determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot. Available options are: All Errors The system stops when any error is detected. No Errors The system doesn’t stop for any detected error. All, But Keyboard The system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.
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Page 51: Advanced Bios Features
® AWARD BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Anti-Virus Protection Disabled Item Help BIOS Flash Write Control Disabled CPU Internal Cache Enabled Menu Level 8 External Cache Enabled CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Disabled Processor Number Feature Enabled... - Page 52 Chapter 3 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking This allows you to enable or disable the ECC (Error-Correcting Code) feature for error detection and correction when data passes through L2 cache memory. Settings: Enabled and Disabled. Processor Number Feature ® This option is for Pentium III processor only.
- Page 53 ® AWARD BIOS Setup device if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Swap Floppy Drive Setting to Enabled will swap floppy drives A: and B:. Boot Up NumLock Status This item is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to On will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on.
- Page 54 Chapter 3 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB ® This allows you to run the OS/2 operating system with more than 64MB ® DRAM. When you choose Non-OS2, you cannot run the OS/2 operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. But it is possible if you choose OS2. 3-12...
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Page 55: Advanced Chipset Features
® AWARD BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Clock/Drive Control Press Enter Item Help AGP & P2P Bridge Control Press Enter CPU & PCI Bus Control Press Enter Menu Level 8 Memory Hole Disabled... - Page 56 Chapter 3 Current FSB/DRAM Frequency The fields are used to display current host bus (Front Side Bus)/DRAM clock frequency. DRAM Clock The chipset supports synchronous and asynchronous mode between host clock and DRAM clock frequency. Available settings are: Host CLK: The DRAM clock will be equal to the Host clock.
- Page 57 ® AWARD BIOS Setup AGP & P2P Bridge Control AGP Aperture Size AGP Mode AGP Driving Control Auto AGP Driving Value AGP Fast Write Disabled AGP Master 1 WS Write Disabled AGP Master 1 WS Read Disabled AGP Aperture Size Select the size of Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture.
- Page 58 Chapter 3 AGP Master 1 WS Write When Enabled, writes to the AGP bus are executed with one wait state inserted. AGP Master 1 WS Read When Enabled, one wait state is inserted in the AGP read cycle. CPU & PCI Bus Control Press <Enter>...
- Page 59 ® AWARD BIOS Setup for ISA peripherals. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16MB. When this area is reserved, it cannot be cached. Settings: 15M-16M and Disabled. System BIOS Cacheable System BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh is always copied to RAM for faster execution.
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Page 60: Integrated Peripherals
Chapter 3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Integrated Peripherals OnBoard Promise Control Enabled Item Help OnBoard LAN Control Enabled VIA OnChip IDE Device Press Enter SuperIO Device Press Enter Menu Level 8 Init Display First PCI Slot OnChip USB Controller All Enabled... - Page 61 ® AWARD BIOS Setup VIA OnChip IDE Device OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled Item Help OnChip IDE Channel1 Enabled IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled Menu Level 88 Primary Master Auto Primary Slave Auto Secondary Master PIO Auto Secondary Slave Auto Primary Master UDMA Auto Primary Slave...
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Page 62: Onboard Fdc Controller
Chapter 3 SuperIO Device POWER ON Function BUTTON ONLY Item Help KB Power ON Password Enter Hot Key Power ON Ctrl-F1 Menu Level 88 Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3 UART Mode Select Normal RxD, TxD Active Hi, Lo... - Page 63 ® AWARD BIOS Setup Auto. UART Mode Select The field allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port “COM B”. Settings are: IrDA: IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port ASKIR : Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port Normal: RS-232C Serial Port RxD, TxD Active The item determines the active of RxD, TxD.
- Page 64 Chapter 3 EPP or ECP+EPP mode. Settings: EPP1.7 and EPP1.9. ECP Mode Use DMA The item specifies the DMA channel 1 or 3 for the parallel port when it is set to ECP or ECP+EPP mode. Init Display First This item specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Available settings: PCI Slot and AGP.
- Page 65 ® AWARD BIOS Setup suspend/sleep state. Settings are: Single The Power LED blinks to indicate the suspend/sleep state. Dual The Power LED changes its color to indicate the suspend/sleep state. 3-23...
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Page 66: Power Management Setup
Chapter 3 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI function Enabled Item Help ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Power Management Option User Define Menu Level 8 HDD Power Down Disable Suspend Mode Disable Video Off Option Suspend –>... - Page 67 ® AWARD BIOS Setup the previous state when an “wake up” event occurs. Power Management Option This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related to the mode: Suspend Mode. There are three options for power management: Min Saving Minimum Power Management.
- Page 68 Chapter 3 tion ports and write blanks to the video buffer. DPMS Support Initial display power management signaling. MODEM Use IRQ Name the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the modem (if any) on your system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. Settings: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 and NA.
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Page 69: Irqs Activity Monitoring
® AWARD BIOS Setup peripheral or component is detected. Note: To use the function of Wake Up On LAN/Ring, you need to install a modem/LAN card supporting power on function. RTC Alarm Resume The field is used to enable or disable the feature of booting up the system on a scheduled time/date. - Page 70 Chapter 3 activity of the specified IRQ line will pre- vent the system from entering power sav- ing modes or awaken it from power saving modes. Note: IRQ (Interrupt Request) lines are system resources allocated to I/O devices. When an I/O device needs to gain attention of the operat- ing system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur.
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Page 71: Pnp/Pci Configurations
® AWARD BIOS Setup PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PNP OS Installed Item Help Reset Configuration Data Disabled Menu Level 8 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled Assign IRQ For VGA Enabled Assign IRQ For USB Enabled Select Yes if you are Slot1/5... - Page 72 Chapter 3 Then you have to turn on the palette “snoop”, permitting the palette registers of both VGA devices to be identical. The setting must be set to Enabled if any non-standard VGA adapter card, such as MPEG card, installed in the system requires VGA palette snooping. Assign IRQ For VGA/USB Selecting Enabled allows BIOS to automatically assign IRQ resources for the specified hardware components.
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Page 73: Pc Health Status
® AWARD BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section is to monitor the current hardware status including CPU temperature, CPU Fan speed, Vcore etc. This is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PC Health Status Case Open Warning Disabled... - Page 74 Chapter 3 Top Tech III Temp., Current CPU1/CPU2 Temp., Current SYS FAN Speed, Current CPU1/2 FAN Speed, CPU1/CPU2 Vcore, Vio, + 5/+12V/-12V/- 5V, VBAT(V), 5VSB(V) These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
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Page 75: Frequency/Voltage Control
® AWARD BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Auto Detect PCI/DIMM Clk Disabled Item Help Spread Spectrum Enabled CPU Clock 100MHz Menu Level 8 CPU Ratio ↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults... - Page 76 Chapter 3 CPU Clock This item specifies the CPU host bus (FSB). It provides end users an overclocking method. CPU Ratio This item is used to specify the CPU ratio (clock multiplier) and provides a tool for users to overclock the processor. Settings range from X 3 to X 16. 3-34...
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Page 77: Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults
® AWARD BIOS Setup Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for the optimal performance of the mainboard. - Page 78 Chapter 3 When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software 8 8 8 8 8 Frequency/Voltage Control 8 8 8 8 8 Standard CMOS Features 8 8 8 8 8 Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults 8 8 8 8 8 Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults...
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Page 79: Set Supervisor/User Password
® AWARD BIOS Setup Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software 8 8 8 8 8 Frequency/Voltage Control 8 8 8 8 8 Standard CMOS Features 8 8 8 8 8 Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults 8 8 8 8 8 Advanced Chipset Features... - Page 80 Chapter 3 use of your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is required is the Security Option of the Advanced BIOS Features menu. If the Security Option is set to System, the password is required both at boot and at entry to Setup.
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Page 81: Save & Exit Setup
® AWARD BIOS Setup Save & Exit Setup When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the changes and quit. A message as below will appear on the screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software 8 8 8 8 8 Standard CMOS Features 8 8 8 8 8 Frequency/Voltage Control 8 8 8 8 8 Advanced BIOS Features... -
Page 82: Exit Without Saving
Chapter 3 Exit Without Saving When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the changes. A message as below will appear on the screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software 8 8 8 8 8 Standard CMOS Features 8 8 8 8 8 Frequency/Voltage Control 8 8 8 8 8 Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults...