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EPOX P2-100B Manual

A pentium ii or deschutes slot1 processor based agp mainboard (100/66mhz) mainboard (100/66mhz)
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P2-100B
P2-100B
P2-100B
P2-100B
P2-100B
A Pentium
A Pentium
A Pentium
A Pentium
A Pentium
Slot1 Processor based AGP
Slot1 Processor based AGP
Slot1 Processor based AGP
Slot1 Processor based AGP
Slot1 Processor based AGP
mainboard (100/66MHz)
mainboard (100/66MHz)
mainboard (100/66MHz)
mainboard (100/66MHz)
mainboard (100/66MHz)
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II or Deschutes
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Manual Revision 2.0
January 27, 1999

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  • Page 1 P2-100B P2-100B P2-100B P2-100B P2-100B A Pentium A Pentium A Pentium II or Deschutes II or Deschutes II or Deschutes A Pentium A Pentium II or Deschutes II or Deschutes ® ® ® ® ® Slot1 Processor based AGP Slot1 Processor based AGP...
  • Page 2 P2-100B...

  • Page 3: Bios Upgrades

    If your retailer can not help, you may E-Mail us with any questions at the following address tech@epox.com Record your serial number before installing your P2-100B mainboard. (the serial number is located near the ISA slots at the edge of the board)

  • Page 4: User Notice

    In no event shall EPoX be liable for any loss or profits, loss of business, loss of use or data, interruption of business or for...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    System Block Diagram ........1-7 Section 2 Features P2-100B Features .......... 2-1 Section 3 Installation P2-100B Detailed Layout ....... 3-2 Easy Installation Procedure Configure Jumpers .......... 3-3 System Memory Configuration ......3-5 ® Installing a Pentium II Processor ....3-7 Device Connectors .........
  • Page 6 P2-100B Integrated Peripherals ........4-15 Change Supervisor or User Password ..... 4-19 IDE HDD Auto Detection ....... 4-20 HDD Low Level Format ......... 4-22 Save & Exit Setup .......... 4-22 Exit Without Saving ......... 4-22 Appendix Appendix A Memory Map ..........A-1 I/O Map ............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Section 1 INTRODUCTION Components Checklist ü ü ü ü ü P2-100B mainboard ü ü ü ü ü P2-100B user’s manual ü ü ü ü ü Floppy ribbon cable ü ü ü ü ü Hard drive ribbon cable PS/2 Mouse Connector ü...

  • Page 8: Overview

    Introduction P2-100B Overview Pentium II ® ® The Pentium II Processor is the follow-on to the Pentium Processor. The ® ® Pentium II Processor, like the Pentium Pro processor, implements a Dynamic Execution micro-architecture -- a unique combination of multiple branch prediction, ®...

  • Page 9: Cartridge Terminology

    P2-100B Introduction processor. This is the model used in past packaging technologies like PGA, TCP, PQFP, DIP, etc. S.E.C. Cartridge Terminology ® • Pentium II Processor The new enclosed card packaging technology is called a “Single Edge Contact cartridge.” This is similar to previous names for packaging technology such as PGA or TCP.

  • Page 10: Accelerated Graphics Port

    Introduction P2-100B Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP or A.G.P.) Typically, 3D graphics rendering requires a tremendous amount of memory, and demands ever increasing throughput speed as well. As 3D products for the personal computer become more and more popular, these demands will only increase. This will cause a rise in costs for both end users and manufacturers.
  • Page 11 P2-100B Introduction Page Right Blank Page 1-5...

  • Page 12: Power-On/Off (Remote)

    Off button should be a momentary button that is normally open. The P2-100B 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 13: System Block Diagram

    P2-100B Introduction System Block Diagram P e n tiu m II o r D e sc h u te s P ro c e ss o r 1 0 0 /6 6 M Hz 1 0 0 /6 6 M Hz...
  • Page 14 Introduction P2-100B Page Left Blank Page 1-8...

  • Page 15: Features

    Supports (2) 16 bit ISA slots, (3) 32 bit PCI slots, (1) AGP slot and provides (2) independent high performance PCI IDE interfaces capable of supporting PIO Mode 3/4 and Ultra DMA 33 devices. The P2-100B supports (3) PCI Bus Master slots and a jumperless PCI INT# control scheme which reduces configuration confusion when plugging in PCI card(s).
  • Page 16 Features P2-100B • Supports ring-in feature (remote power-on through external modem, allows system to be turned on remotely. • Resume by Alarm - Allows your system to turn on at a preselected time. • Supports CPU Hardware sleep and SMM (System Management Mode).
  • Page 17 P2-100B Installation Page 3-1...

  • Page 19: Device Connectors

    P2-100B Installation The following must be completed before powering on your new system: 3-1. Configure DIP Switch and Jumper to match your hardware 3-2. Install memory chips 3-3. Install Pentium II Processor 3-4. Device Connectors We design this mainboard with a DIP Switch to make your install fast and easy.
  • Page 20 Installation P2-100B The P2-100B 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 together.
  • Page 21 P2-100B Installation Table 1 * SDRAM only supports 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB DIMM modules. Figure 7 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.
  • Page 22 Installation P2-100B Figure 8 DIMM Module clip before installation Figure 9 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 23 P2-100B Installation The P2-100B uses the Single Edge Contact (SEC) slot for a Pentium II processor packaged in an SEC cartridge. The SEC slot is not compatible with other non- Pentium II processors. Please have ready the following list of components so that we may install the processor onto the motherboard.
  • Page 24 Installation P2-100B Please install the mainboard into the chassis. Now that your mainboard is installed you are ready to connect all your connections (figure 1). PS/2 MOUSE Connector J2,J3: Chassis Panel Connector • Keylock, Speaker, Reset, Sleep, Turbo LED and HDD LED CPU Fan Power •...
  • Page 25 Off (turns system off immediatly), or 4 sec delay (you need to hold the button down for 4 seconds before the system turns off). When the system is in 4 sec delay mode, the P2-100B has added a special feature to make the system go into suspend mode when the button is pressed momentarily.
  • Page 26 Installation P2-100B Page 3-10...

  • Page 27: Standard Cmos Setup

    P2-100B 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 28 BIOS P2-100B 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 29 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 P2-100B. Pressing the [F1] key will display a help message for the selected item.
  • Page 30 BIOS P2-100B 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 31 P2-100B BIOS Swap Floppy Drive: This will swap your physical drive letters A & B if you are using two floppy disks. The default is Disabled. Enabled: Floppy A & B will be swapped under the O/S. Disabled: Floppy A & B will be not swapped.
  • Page 32 BIOS P2-100B Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec): This is the number of characters that will be re- peated by a keyboard press. The default is 6. 6: 6 characters per second. 8: 8 characters per second. 10: 10 characters per second. 12: 12 characters per second.
  • Page 33 P2-100B BIOS Report No FDD For WIN95: This option allows BIOS to indicate whether WIN95 is with FDD or not. The Default value is NO. NO: Report No FDD for WIN95. YES: Report FDD for WIN95 Video BIOS Shadow: This option allows video BIOS to be copied into RAM.
  • Page 34 BIOS P2-100B Choose the “CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP” in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY menu to display following menu. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS(2A6LFPA9) CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing : Fast Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk : Enabled Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing...
  • Page 35 P2-100B BIOS Memory Hole at 15M-16M: You can reserve this memory area for the use of ISA adaptor ROMs. The default is Disabled. Enabled: This field enables the main memory (15~16MB) to remap to ISA BUS. Disabled: Normal Setting. NOTE: If this feature is enabled you will not be able to cache this memory segment.
  • Page 36 BIOS P2-100B Current CPU Temperature: This is the current temperature of the CPU. Current Power FAN Speed: The current power fan speed in RPMs. Current CPU FAN Speed: The current CPU fan speed in RPMs. Current Chassis FAN Speed: The current chassis fan speed in RPMs.
  • Page 37 P2-100B BIOS Power Management: Use this to select your Power Management selection. The default is User define. Disabled: The system operates in NORMAL conditions (Non-GREEN), and the Power Management function is disabled. Max. saving: Maximum power savings. Inactivity period is 1 minute in each mode.
  • Page 38 BIOS P2-100B Default is IRQ 3. N/A: No IRQ is used. 3: IRQ 3 4: IRQ 4 5: IRQ 5 7: IRQ 7 9: IRQ 9 10: IRQ 10 11: IRQ 11 The EP-V370Bsupports HDD Power Down, Doze and Standby power saving functions when using the Intel Pentium II Processor.
  • Page 39 P2-100B BIOS Date (of month) Alarm: This is how you set the date that the system will turn on. The default is 0. 0: Setting this to 0 will turn the system on everyday at the preset time. 1-31: Represents the day of the month that you need the system to turn on.
  • Page 40 BIOS P2-100B Resources Controlled By: Who controlled the system PNP/PCI resources. The default is Manual. Manual: PNP Card’s resources will be controlled manually. You can set which IRQ-X and DMA-X are assigned to PCI/ISA PNP or Legacy ISA Cards. Auto: If your ISA card and PCI card are all PNP cards, BIOS will assign the interrupt resource automatically.
  • Page 41 P2-100B BIOS ROM PCI/ISA BIOS(2A6LFPA9) INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. OnChip IDE First Channel : Enabled Onboard Parallel Port : 378/IRQ7 OnChip IDE Second Channel : Enabled Onboard Parallel Mode : ECP / EPP IDE Prefetch Mode : Enabled ECP Mode Use DMA...
  • Page 42 BIOS P2-100B Onchip IDE Second Channel: The default is Enabled. Enabled: Enables Onboard IDE secondary port. Disabled: Disables Onboard IDE secondary port. IDE Primary Master PIO The default is Auto. Auto: BIOS will automatically detect the Onboard Primary Master PCI IDE HDD Accessing mode.
  • Page 43 P2-100B BIOS Auto: The computer will select the optimal setting. Disabled: The hard drive will run in normal mode. IDE Secondary Master UDMA: This allows you to select the mode of operation for the hard drive. The default is Auto.
  • Page 44 BIOS P2-100B Disabled: Disable Onboard SMC CHIP’s Serial port 1. Onboard Serial Port 2: This field allows the user to configure the 2nd serial port. The default is Auto. AUTO: Enable Onboard Serial port 2 and address is Auto adjusted COM1: Enable Onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8H/IRQ4.
  • Page 45 P2-100B BIOS DMA3: This field selects the routing of DMA3 for the ECP mode. Power On Method: There are “Button Only”, “Hot Key” and “Any key” can be chosen by this field that allows users to select one of these various functions as Power On Method for their requirement.
  • Page 46 BIOS P2-100B 3. After pressing the [Enter] key (ROM password if the option was not used) or current password (user-defined password), the user can change the password and store new one in CMOS RAM. A maximum of 8 characters can be entered.
  • Page 47 P2-100B BIOS 1024, 16 & 63 no. Cylinder (1024) x no. Head ( 16) x no. Sector ( 63) x no. per sector ( 512) 528 Megabytes If user set his HDD to NORMAL mode, the maximum accessible HDD size will be...
  • Page 48 BIOS P2-100B INT 12h in order to access the right HDD address! Maximum HDD size: no. Cylinder (1024) x no. Head ( 32) x no. Sector ( 63) x bytes per sector ( 512) 1 GigaByte Note: To support LBA or LARGE mode of HDDs, there must be some software involved.

  • Page 49: Appendix

    P2-100B 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 ROMs...

  • Page 50: Timer & Dma Channels Map

    Appendix P2-100B [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. TIMER Channel 1 DRAM REFRESH request. TIMER Channel 2 SPEAKER tone generator. DMA CHANNELS: DMA Channel 0 Available.

  • Page 51: Rtc & Cmos Ram Map

    P2-100B Appendix Onboard HARD DISK (IDE1) channel. Onboard HARD DISK (IDE1) channel. A-5 RTC & CMOS RAM MAP RTC & CMOS: Seconds. Second alarm. Minutes. Minutes alarm. Hours. Hours alarm. Day of week. Day of month. Month. Year. Status register A.
  • Page 52 Appendix P2-100B Page Left Blank...

  • Page 53: Post Codes

    P2-100B 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 54 Appendix P2-100B 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. Measure CPU speed for display & decide the system clock speed. 3. Video initialization including Monochrome, CGA, EGA/VGA. If no display device found, the speaker will beep.
  • Page 55 P2-100B Appendix Try to turn on Level 2 cache. Note: Some chipset may need to turn on the L2 cache in this stage. But usually, the cache is turn on later in POST 61h. 3F-40 Reserved. 1. Program the rest of the Chipset's value according to Setup.

  • Page 56: Unexpected Errors

    Appendix P2-100B 1. Try to turn on Level 2 cache. Note: If L2 cache is already turned on in POST 3D, this part will be skipped. 2. Set the boot up speed according to Setup setting. 3. Last chance for Chipset initialization.

  • Page 57: Load Setup Defaults

    P2-100B 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.

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