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EPOX EP-MVP3C User Manual

Isa/pci agp mainboard with onboard pci ide and super multi-i/o
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EP-MVP3C
EP-MVP3C
EP-MVP3C
EP-MVP3C
EP-MVP3C2
EP-MVP3C2
EP-MVP3C2
EP-MVP3C2
EP-MVP3C2
ISA/PCI AGP Mainboard with Onboard
ISA/PCI AGP Mainboard with Onboard
ISA/PCI AGP Mainboard with Onboard
ISA/PCI AGP Mainboard with Onboard
ISA/PCI AGP Mainboard with Onboard
PCI IDE and Super Multi-I/O
PCI IDE and Super Multi-I/O
PCI IDE and Super Multi-I/O
PCI IDE and Super Multi-I/O
PCI IDE and Super Multi-I/O
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These specifications are subject to change without notice.
Manual Revision 1.1
October 1, 1999

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  • Page 1 EP-MVP3C EP-MVP3C EP-MVP3C EP-MVP3C EP-MVP3C EP-MVP3C2 EP-MVP3C2 EP-MVP3C2 EP-MVP3C2 EP-MVP3C2 ISA/PCI AGP Mainboard with Onboard ISA/PCI AGP Mainboard with Onboard ISA/PCI AGP Mainboard with Onboard ISA/PCI AGP Mainboard with Onboard ISA/PCI AGP Mainboard with Onboard PCI IDE and Super Multi-I/O...

  • Page 2: Handling Procedures

    In no event shall EPoX be liable for any loss of profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business or for indirect,...
  • Page 3 EP-MVP3C/2 serial number: _________________________________ Contacting Technical Support EPoX technical support is working hard to answer all of your questions online. From our website you can find answers to many common questions, drivers, BIOS updates, tech notes, and important technical bulletins. If you are still unable to locate the solution you are seeking, you always have the option to contact our support technicians directly.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    System Block Diagram ........1-3 Section 2 Features EP-MVP3C/2 Features ........2-1 Section 3 Installation EP-MVP3C/2 Detailed Layout ...... 3-2 Easy Installation Procedure Configure Jumpers ......... 3-3 System Memory Configuration ......3-5 Device Connectors ......... 3-8 External Modem Ring-in Power ON and Keyboard Power ON Function (KBPO) ..
  • Page 5 EP-MVP3C/2 Save & Exit Setup ......... 4-21 Exit Without Saving ......... 4-21 Appendix Appendix A Memory Map ..........A-1 I/O Map ............A-1 Timer & DMA Channels Map ......A-2 Interrupt Map ..........A-2 RTC & CMOS RAM Map ......A-3 Appendix B POST Codes ..........
  • Page 6 EP-MVP3C/2 Page Left Blank...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    EP-MVP3C/2 Introduction Section 1 INTRODUCTION Components Checklist ü ü ü ü ü One mainboard ü ü ü ü ü One user’s manual ü ü ü ü ü Floppy ribbon cable ü ü ü ü ü IDE ribbon cables ATA-66 IDE ribbon cable (EP-MVP3C2 only) PS/2 Mouse connector ü...

  • Page 8: Power-On/Off (Remote)

    Off button should be a momentary button that is normally open. The EP-MVP3C/2 has been designed with “Soft Off" functions. You can turn Off the system from one of two sources: The first is the front panel Power On/Off button, and the other is the "Soft Off"...

  • Page 9: System Block Diagram

    EP-MVP3C/2 Introduction System Block Diagram Socket 7 Processor 100/66 MHz 100/66 MHz 66 MHz PCI Bridge and memory controller VT82C598 VT82C596 I/O Bridge USB 0 USB 1 Winbond 83877TF Figure 5: System Block Diagram Page 1-3...
  • Page 10 Introduction EP-MVP3C/2 Page Left Blank Page 1-4...

  • Page 11: Features

    (2) independent high performance PCI IDE interfaces capable of supporting PIO Mode 3/4 and Ultra DMA 33/66(for EP-MVP3C2 only) devices. The EP-MVP3C/2 supports (4) PCI Bus Master slots and a jumperless PCI INT# control scheme which reduces configuration confusion when plugging in PCI card(s).
  • Page 12 Features EP-MVP3C/2 • EP-MVP3C/2 utilizes a Lithium battery which provides environmental protection and longer battery life. • ® Software power-down when using Windows 95/98. • Supports ring-in feature (remote power-on through external modem, allows system to be turned on remotely).
  • Page 13 EP-MVP3C/2 Installation Page 3-1...

  • Page 14: Ep-Mvp3C/2 Detailed Layout

    Installation EP-MVP3C/2 EP-MVP3C/2 Detailed Layout Figure 1 Page 3-2...

  • Page 15: Configure Jumpers

    EP-MVP3C/2 Installation The following must be completed before powering on your new system: 3-1. Configure Jumpers 3-2. System Memory Configuration 3-3. Device Connectors 3-4. External Modem Ring-in Power ON and Keyboard Power ON Functions (KBPO) We design this motherboard with the fewest jumpers to make your install fast and easy.
  • Page 16 Installation EP-MVP3C/2 SW1: CPU Vcore Voltage Selection JP3: CPU Speed Selection CPU Type ESDJ Multiplier Pentium/MMX Clock Cyrix /IBM AMD K6/K6-2/K6III IDT Winchip 2 Rise MP6 6x86MX/MII JP 3 IDT-C6 166MHz PR200 66MHz PR233 75MHz 112M H z PR266 233MHz 83MHz 2.5X...
  • Page 17 EP-MVP3C/2 Installation The EP-MVP3C/2 supports (3) 168-pin DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Module). The DIMMs can be either EDO (Extended Data Out) or SDRAM (Synchronized DRAM). The DIMMs may be installed using just one chip. • We recommend using SDRAM DIMM can not mixing with EDO DIMM modules.
  • Page 18 Installation EP-MVP3C/2 Figure 3 displays the notch marks and what they should look like on your DIMM memory module. DIMMs have 168-pins and two notches that will match with the onboard DIMM socket. DIMM modules are installed by placing the chip firmly into the socket at a 90 degree angle and pressing straight down (figure 6) until it fits tightly into the DIMM socket (figure 7).
  • Page 19 EP-MVP3C/2 Installation Figure 4 DIMM Module clip before installation Figure 5 DIMM Module clip after installation To remove the DIMM module simply press down both of the white clips on either side and the module will be released from the socket.
  • Page 20 Installation EP-MVP3C/2 Please install the motherboard into the chassis. Now that your motherboard is installed you are ready to connect all your connections (figure 1). PS/2 mouse connector CPU Fan Power • A plug-in for the CPU Fan Power Chassis Fan Power •...
  • Page 21 EP-MVP3C/2 Installation (This is connected to the power button on the case. Using the Soft-Off by Pwr-BTTN feature, you can choose either Instant Off (turns system off immediatly), or 4 sec delay (you need to hold the button down for 4 seconds before the system turns off).
  • Page 22 On the basis of bounded functions in I/O chipset, the two serial ports are able to support the External Modem Ring-in Power ON function. Once users connect the external modem to COM1 or COM2, the EP-MVP3C/2 mainboard allows users to turn on their system through the remote and host's dial-up control.

  • Page 23: Standard Cmos Setup

    EP-MVP3C/2 BIOS Award’s ROM BIOS provides a built-in Setup program which allows user to modify the basic system configuration and hardware parameters. The modified data will be stored in a battery-backed CMOS, so that data will be retained even when the power is turned off.
  • Page 24 BIOS EP-MVP3C/2 The menu displays all the major selection items. Select the item you need to reconfigure. The selection is made by moving the cursor (press any direction key ) to the item and pressing the ‘Enter’ key. An on-line help message is displayed at the bottom of the screen as the cursor is moved to various items which provides a better understanding of each function.

  • Page 25: Table

    Selecting the “BIOS FEATURES SETUP” option in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY menu allows users to change system related parameters in the displayed menu. This menu shows all of the manufacturer’s default values for the EP-MVP3C/2. Pressing the [F1] key will display a help message for the selected item.
  • Page 26 BIOS EP-MVP3C/2 Enabled: Activates automatically when the system boots up causing a warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector. Disabled: No warning message will appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector. Note: Many disk diagnostic programs that access the boot sector table can trigger the virus warning message.
  • Page 27 EP-MVP3C/2 BIOS Boot Up Floppy Seek: During Power-On-Self-Test (POST), BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. Only 360K type is 40 tracks while 760K, 1.2MB and 1.44MB are all 80 tracks. The default is Enabled.
  • Page 28 BIOS EP-MVP3C/2 Typematic Delay (msec): This setting controls the time between the first and the second character displayed by typematic auto-repeat. The default is 250. 250: 250 msec. 500: 500 msec. 750: 750 msec. 1000: 1000 msec. Security Option: This category allows you to limit access to the System and Setup, or just to Setup.
  • Page 29 EP-MVP3C/2 BIOS C8000 - CBFFF Shadow: CC000 - CFFFF Shadow: D0000 - D3FFF Shadow: D4000 - D7FFF Shadow: D8000 - DBFFF Shadow: DC000 - DFFFF Shadow: These categories determine whether ROMs from option cards will be copied into RAM. This will be in 16K byte or 32K byte units, and the size will depend on chipset of the option card.
  • Page 30 BIOS EP-MVP3C/2 SDRAM Cycle length: This setting defines the CAS timing parameter of the SDRAM in terms of clocks. The default is 3. 2: Provides faster memory performance. 3: Provides better memory compatibility. SDRAM Bank Interleave: The default value is Disabled.
  • Page 31 EP-MVP3C/2 BIOS Choose the “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP” in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY to display the following screen. This menu allows the user to modify the power manage- ment parameters and IRQ signals. In general, these parameters should not be changed unless it’s absolutely necessary.
  • Page 32 9: IRQ 9 10: IRQ 10 11: IRQ 11 The EP-MVP3C/2 supports HDD Power Down, Doze and Standby power saving functions when using the Intel Pentium II Processor. The default is Disabled Doze Mode: The “Doze” mode timer starts to count when no “PM events” have occurred.
  • Page 33 EP-MVP3C/2 BIOS Suspend Mode: This function works only when the Pentium II Processor is installed. The timer starts to count when “System Standby” mode timer is timed out and no “PM Events” are occurring. Valid range is from 1 minute up to 1 hour.
  • Page 34 BIOS EP-MVP3C/2 The PNP/PCI configuration program is for the user to modify the PCI/ISA IRQ signals when various PCI/ISA cards are inserted in the PCI or ISA slots. WARNING: Conflicting IRQ’s may cause the system to not find certain devices.
  • Page 35 EP-MVP3C/2 BIOS Reset Configuration Data: This setting allows you to clear ESCD data. The default is Disabled Disabled: Normal Setting. Enabled: If you have plugged in some Legacy cards to the system and they were recorded into ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data), you can set this field to Enabled in order to clear ESCD.
  • Page 36 BIOS EP-MVP3C/2 The “LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS” function loads the system default data directly from ROM and initializes the associated hardware properly. This function will be necessary only when the system CMOS data is corrupted. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS(2A5LEPA9) INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
  • Page 37 EP-MVP3C/2 BIOS Onchip IDE First Channel: The default value is Enabled. Enabled: Enables Onboard IDE primary port. Disabled: Disables Onboard IDE primary port. Onchip IDE Second Channel: The default is Enabled. Enabled: Enables Onboard IDE secondary port. Disabled: Disables Onboard IDE secondary port.
  • Page 38 BIOS EP-MVP3C/2 Primary Slave UDMA: This allows you to select the mode of operation for the hard drive. The default is Auto. Auto: The computer will select the optimal setting. Disabled: The hard drive will run in normal mode. Secondary Master UDMA: This allows you to select the mode of operation for the hard drive.
  • Page 39 EP-MVP3C/2 BIOS COM2: Enable Onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8H/IRQ3. COM3: Enable Onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8H/IRQ4. COM4: Enable Onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8H/IRQ3. Disabled: Disable Onboard SMC CHIP’s Serial port 1.
  • Page 40 BIOS EP-MVP3C/2 DMA1: This field selects the routing of DMA1 for the ECP mode. DMA3: This field selects the routing of DMA3 for the ECP mode. To change the password, choose the “SUPERVISOR PASSWORD or USER PASSWORD” option from the CMOS SETUP UTILITY menu and press [Enter].
  • Page 41 EP-MVP3C/2 BIOS The “IDE HDD auto detection” utility is a very useful tool, especially when you do not know which kind of hard disk type you are using. You can use this utility to detect the correct disk type installed in the system automatically. But now you can set HARD DISK TYPE to Auto in the STANDARD CMOS SETUP.
  • Page 42 BIOS EP-MVP3C/2 If user set his HDD to NORMAL mode, the maximum accessible HDD size will be 528 Megabytes even though its physical size may be greater than that! LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode: A new HDD accessing method to overcome the 528 Megabyte bottleneck.
  • Page 43 EP-MVP3C/2 BIOS Routine (INT 13h). It may fail to access a HDD with LBA (LARGE) mode selected if you are running under an Operating System which replaces the whole INT 13h. UNIX operating systems do not support either LBA or LARGE and must utilize the Standard mode.
  • Page 44 BIOS EP-MVP3C/2 Page 4-22...

  • Page 45: Appendix

    EP-MVP3C/2 Appendix Appendix A A-1 MEMORY MAP Address Range Size Description [00000-7FFFF] 512K Conventional memory [80000-9FBFF] 127K Extended Conventional memory [9FC00-9FFFF] Extended BIOS data area if PS/2 mouse is installed [A0000-C7FFF] 160K Available for Hi DOS memory [C8000-DFFFF] Available for Hi DOS memory and adapter...

  • Page 46: Timer & Dma Channels Map

    Appendix EP-MVP3C/2 [2F8-2FF] SERIAL port 2. [360-36F] NETWORK ports. [378-37F] PARALLEL port 1. [3B0-3BF] MONOCHROME & PARALLEL port adapter. [3C0-3CF] EGA adapter. [3D0-3DF] CGA adapter. [3F0-3F7] FLOPPY DISK controller. [3F8-3FF] SERIAL port 1. A-3 TIMER & DMA CHANNELS MAP TIMER MAP: TIMER Channel 0 System timer interrupt.

  • Page 47: Rtc & Cmos Ram Map

    EP-MVP3C/2 Appendix FLOPPY DISK (SMC CHIP). PARALLEL port 1. RTC clock. Available. Available. Available. PS/2 Mouse. MATH coprocessor. Onboard HARD DISK (IDE1) channel. Onboard HARD DISK (IDE1) channel. A-5 RTC & CMOS RAM MAP RTC & CMOS: Seconds. Second alarm.
  • Page 48 Appendix EP-MVP3C/2 Base memory high byte. Extension memory low byte. Extension memory high byte. 19-2d 2E-2F Reserved for extension memory low byte. Reserved for extension memory high byte. DATE CENTURY byte. INFORMATION FLAG. 34-3F Reserve. 40-7F Reserved for CHIPSET SETTING DATA.

  • Page 49: Post Codes

    EP-MVP3C/2 Appendix Appendix B B-1 POST CODES ISA POST codes are typically output to I/O port address 80h. POST (hex) DESCRIPTION 01-02 Reserved. Turn off OEM specific cache, shadow. 1. Initialize EISA registers (EISA BIOS only). 2. Initialize all the standard devices with default values Standard devices includes.
  • Page 50 Appendix EP-MVP3C/2 Create resource map from ESCD. 5. Assign IO & Memory for PCI devices. (PCI BIOS only) Initialization of the BIOS Data Area. (40:ON - 40:FF) 1. Program some of the Chipset's value according to Setup. (Early Setup Value Program) 2.
  • Page 51 EP-MVP3C/2 Appendix 2. Program all onboard super I/O chips (if any) including COM ports, LPT ports, FDD port ... according to setup value. 33-3B Reserved. Set flag to allow users to enter CMOS Setup Utility. 1. Initialize Keyboard. 2. Install PS2 mouse.

  • Page 52: Unexpected Errors

    Appendix EP-MVP3C/2 5. Program parity according to Setup setting. 6. Power Management Initialization. Enable/Disable global PM. APM interface initialization. 1. If it is NOT a PnP BIOS, initialize serial & parallel ports. 2. Initialize time value in BIOS data area by translate the RTC time value into a timer tick value.

  • Page 53: Load Setup Defaults

    EP-MVP3C/2 Appendix Appendix C NOTE: The "LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" function loads the system default data directly from ROM and initializes the associated hardware properly. This function will be necessary when you accept this mainboard, or the system CMOS data is corrupted.
  • Page 54 Appendix EP-MVP3C/2 Page Left Blank A-10...

  • Page 55: Ghost 5.1 Quick User's Guide

    EP-MVP3C/2 Appendix Appendix D D-1 GHOST 5.1 Quick User’s Guide Installation is very easy. You only need to copy the Ghost5 folder or Ghost.exe to your hard disk. The current market version is for single Client, so the LPT and NetBios portions will not be explained further.
  • Page 56 Appendix EP-MVP3C/2 There are 3 hard disk functions: 1. Disk To Disk (disk cloning) 2. Disk To Image (disk backup) 3. Disk From Image (restore backup) Important! 1. To use this function, the system must have at least 2 disks. Press the Tab key to move the cursor.
  • Page 57 EP-MVP3C/2 Appendix 4. Click OK to display the following confirmation screen. Select Yes to start. Disk To Image (Disk Backup) 1. Select the location of the Source drive. 2. Select the location for storing the backup file. A-13...
  • Page 58 Appendix EP-MVP3C/2 3. Click OK to display the following confirmation screen. Select Yes to start. Disk From Image (Restore Backup) 1. Select the Restore file. 2. Select the Destination drive of the disk to be restored. A-14...
  • Page 59 EP-MVP3C/2 Appendix 3. When restoring disk backup, set the required partition size as shown in the following figure. 4. Click OK to display the following confirmation screen. Select Yes to start. Partition A-15...
  • Page 60 Appendix EP-MVP3C/2 There are 3 partition functions: 1. Partition To Partition (partition cloning) 2. Partition To Image (partition backup) 3. Partition From Image (restore partition) Partition To Partition (Partition Cloning) The basic unit for partition cloning is a partition. Refer to disk cloning for the operation method.
  • Page 61 EP-MVP3C/2 Appendix 3. Select the path and file name for storing the backup file. 4. Is the file compressed? There are 3 options: (1) No: do not compress data during backup (2) Fast: Small volume compression (3) High: high ratio compression. File can be compressed to its minimum, but this requires longer execution time.
  • Page 62 Appendix EP-MVP3C/2 Partition From Image (Restore Partition) Select the backup file to be restored. 2. Select the source partition. 3. Select the disk to be restored. A-18...
  • Page 63 EP-MVP3C/2 Appendix 4. Select the partition to be restored. 5. Select Yes to start restoring. Check This function checks the hard disk or backup file for backup or restoration error due to FAT or track error. A-19...

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