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EPOX EP-ZX370Y User Manual

A mendocino socket 370 processor based agp mainboard (100/66mhz) mainboard (100/66mhz)
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Processor based AGP
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mainboard (100/66MHz)
mainboard (100/66MHz)
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  • Page 1 EP-ZX370Y EP-ZX370Y EP-ZX370Y EP-ZX370Y EP-ZX370Y ® A Mendocino A Mendocino A Mendocino Soc k k k k k et 370 et 370 et 370 et 370 A Mendocino A Mendocino et 370 Processor based AGP Processor based AGP Processor based AGP...
  • Page 2 EP-ZX370Y...

  • 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 EP-ZX370Y mainboard. (the serial number is located near the ISA slots at the edge of the board)

  • Page 4: User Notice

    No part of this product, including the product and software may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the express written permission of EPoX Computer Company (hereinafter referred to as EPoX) except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    System Block Diagram ........1-4 Section 2 Features EP-ZX370Y Features ........2-1 Section 3 Installation EP-ZX370Y Detailed Layout ......3-2 Easy Installation Procedure Configure Jumpers .......... 3-3 System Memory Configuration ......3-4 Device Connectors ......... 3-7 External Modem Ring-in Power ON and Keyboard Power ON Function (KBPO) ..
  • Page 6 EP-ZX370Y IDE HDD Auto Detection ....... 4-24 HDD Low Level Format ......... 4-26 Save & Exit Setup .......... 4-26 Exit Without Saving ......... 4-26 Section 5 PCI Sound Driver Installation ..........5-1 Section 6 Appendix Appendix A Memory Map ..........A-1 I/O Map ............

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Components Checklist ü ü ü ü ü EP-ZX370Y mainboard ü ü ü ü ü EP-ZX370Y user’s manual ü ü ü ü ü Floppy ribbon cable ü ü ü ü ü Hard drive ribbon cables PS/2 to AT keyboard connector adapter (optional) ü...

  • Page 8: Ep-Zx370Y Form-Factor

    EP-ZX370Y EP-ZX370Y Form-Factor The EP-ZX370Y is designed with MicroATX form factor - the new industry standard of chassis. The MicroATX form factor is essentially a Baby-AT baseboard rotated 90 degrees within the chassis enclosure and a new mounting configuration for the power supply.

  • Page 9: I/O Shield Connector

    EP-ZX370Y Introduction I/O Shield Connector The EP-ZX370Y is equipped with an I/O back panel. Please use the appropriate I/ Joystick/Midi port O shield (figure 3). parallel port PS/2 Mouse USB port PS/2 KEYBOARD COM1 COM2 Speaker Figure 3: I/O back panel layout...

  • Page 10: System Block Diagram

    Introduction EP-ZX370Y System Block Diagram M e nd o cino soc ke t 3 7 0 Pro c e sso r 1 0 0 /6 6 M Hz 1 0 0 /6 6 M Hz 6 6 M H z...

  • Page 11: Features

    Supports (1) 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 EP-ZX370Y supports (3) 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-ZX370Y tion and longer battery life. • Supports the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector. The onboard PIIX4E chip provides the means for connecting PC peripherals such as; keyboards, joysticks, telephones, and modems. • Built-in ATX 20-pin power supply connector.
  • Page 13 EP-ZX370Y Installation Page 3-1...

  • Page 14: Ep-Zx370Y Detailed Layout

    Installation EP-ZX370Y EP-ZX370Y Detailed Layout P G A 3 7 0 Figure 6 Page 3-2...

  • Page 15: Configure Jumpers

    EP-ZX370Y Installation The following must be completed before powering on your new system: 3-1. Configure Jumpers to match your hardware 3-2. Install memory chips 3-3. Device Connectors External Modem Ring-in Power ON and Keyboard Power ON Functions (KBPO) EPoX designs all motherboards with the fewest jumpers to make your installation fast and easy.
  • Page 16 Installation EP-ZX370Y The EP-ZX370Y supports (2) 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 17 EP-ZX370Y Installation 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. DIMM modules are installed by placing the chip firmly into the socket at a 90 degree angle and pressing straight down (figure 8) until it fits tightly into the DIMM socket (figure 9).
  • Page 18 Installation EP-ZX370Y 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 19: Figure

    EP-ZX370Y Installation Please install the motherboard into the chassis. Now that your motherboard is installed you are ready to connect all your connec- tions (figure 14). Joystic/Midi port parallel port PS/2 Mouse USB port PS/2 KEYBOARD COM1 COM2 Speaker Line_in...
  • Page 20 Installation EP-ZX370Y Reset - Closed to restart system. Speaker - Connect to the system's speaker for beeping 1. Speaker 3. GND 2. N/C 4. GND KeyLock - Keyboard lock switch & Power LED connector 1. Power LED(+) 4. Keylock 2. N/C 5.

  • Page 21: Keyboard Power On Function (Kbpo)

    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-ZX370Y mainboard allows users to turn on their system through the remote and host's dial-up control.
  • Page 22 Notes: 1.Intel ATX version 2.0 specification has recommended you use the power supply with 0.72A(720mA) in 5.0VSB. With our EP-ZX370Y mainboard, the 5.0VSB standby power only has to be > = 0.1A (100mA) then you can enjoy this unique benefit. However, the ATX power supply which is <...

  • Page 23: Standard Cmos Setup

    EP-ZX370Y 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-ZX370Y 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 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-ZX370Y. Pressing the [F1] key will display a help message for the selected item.
  • Page 26 BIOS EP-ZX370Y 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-ZX370Y 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 28 BIOS EP-ZX370Y Typematic Rate Setting: This determines the keystrokes repeat rate. The default is Disabled. Enabled: Allows typematic rate and typematic delay programming. Disabled: The typematic rate and typematic delay will be controlled by the keyboard controller in your system.
  • Page 29 EP-ZX370Y BIOS Assign IRQ For VGA: This option allows BIOS to assign IRQ for VGA device Enabled: The system was assigned IRQ for VGA Card. Disabled: The system was not assigned IRQ for VGA Card. OS Select For DRAM > 64MB: Some operating systems require special handling.
  • Page 30 BIOS EP-ZX370Y Choose the “CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP” in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY menu to display following menu. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS(2A59IPAB) CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Auto Configuration : Enabled Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk : Enabled EDO DRAM Timing : 60ns...
  • Page 31 EP-ZX370Y BIOS 50ns: (Faster) Burst Wait State, for 50ns EDO DRAM. 60ns: (Slower) Burst Wait State, for 60ns Fast Page Mode/EDO DRAM. EDO CASx# MA Wait State: This allows the option to insert an additional wait state before the assertion of the first CASx# for page hit cycle.
  • Page 32 BIOS EP-ZX370Y Video RAM Cacheable: This option allows the CPU to cache read/writes of the video RAM. The default is Enabled. Enabled: This option allows for faster video access. Disabled: Reduced video performance. 8 Bit I/O Recovery Time: This function allows you to set the wait state that is added to an 8 bit ISA instruction originated by the PCI bus.
  • Page 33 EP-ZX370Y BIOS Delayed Transaction: This option allows the chipset to use its embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delay transactions cycles. The default is Disabled. Enabled: Select enabled to support PCI 2.1 specification. Disabled: Disabled. AGP Aperture Size: The amount of system memory that the AGP card is allowed to share.
  • Page 34 BIOS EP-ZX370Y Current CPU FAN Speed: The current CPU fan speed in RPMs. Current Chassis FAN Speed: The current chassis fan speed in RPMs. Vcore: The voltage level of the CPU. Vtt: The voltage level of the CPU’s GTL+ Bus.
  • Page 35 EP-ZX370Y 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 36 9: IRQ 9 10: IRQ 10 11: IRQ 11 The EP-ZX370Y 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 37 EP-ZX370Y BIOS Resume by Ring: This option is used to set the remote ring in feature. This option is only available when Power Loss Recovery is Enabled. The default is Enabled. Enabled: The system can use remote ring-in to wake the system up.
  • Page 38 BIOS EP-ZX370Y 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 39 EP-ZX370Y BIOS 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. PCI IDE IRQ Map To: This item allows the user to configure the system for the type of IDE hard disk controller in use.
  • Page 40 BIOS EP-ZX370Y The default is Enabled. Enalbed: Provides IRQ for USB device. Disabled: Release IRQ for other device. 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.
  • Page 41 EP-ZX370Y BIOS Enabled: Enabled IDE HDD Block Mode. Provides higher HDD transfer rates. Disabled: Disable IDE HDD Block Mode. Onboard Primary PCI IDE: The default value is Enabled. Enabled: Enables Onboard IDE primary port. Disabled: Disables Onboard IDE primary port.
  • Page 42 BIOS EP-ZX370Y IDE Primary Master 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.
  • Page 43 EP-ZX370Y BIOS The interval between “Ctrl” key and function Key (F1-F12) must be short. Anykey: Press anykey to power on the system. Button Only: This power on method is controlled by J3 (pw-on.) Use Power On Button to power on the system.
  • Page 44 BIOS EP-ZX370Y 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. Onboard Serial Port 2: This field allows the user to configure the 2nd serial port.
  • Page 45 EP-ZX370Y BIOS 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 46 BIOS EP-ZX370Y The “IIDE 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 47 EP-ZX370Y BIOS 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 48 BIOS EP-ZX370Y Note: To support LBA or LARGE mode of HDDs, there must be some software involved. All the software is located in the Award HDD Service 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.

  • Page 49: Pci Sound

    EP-ZX370Y PCI Sound Section 5 Yamaha PCI Sound Driver Installation Installing the DS-XG Device Driver Software for Windows 95/98 Introduction This guide describes the necessary procedures for installing the DS-XG device driver software for Windows 95/98. The following procedures will be covered in each section:...
  • Page 50 PCI Sound EP-ZX370Y Please insert Manual & Driver CD into CD-ROM device, select the “Audio Driver/Utilities” then click “Y724 Driver For Win95/98” Follow the Screen instructions to install the program. Click “Finish” to Restard your computer. 2.1. Verifying the DS-XG Device Driver Installation This section explains how to verify if the DS-XG device driver and software were installed successfully.
  • Page 51 EP-ZX370Y PCI Sound Adjusting the DS-XG Mixer Control Settings Once all DS-XG device drivers and software were installed, you can use the Windows standard volume control to adjust the volume level of selected audio or recording de- vices by following the procedures in this section.
  • Page 52 PCI Sound EP-ZX370Y To access Advanced control of the Microphone device, first click on Mute and then click the Advanced button as shown in Figure 3-2 below. Figure 3-2. The Volume Control window. The Advanced Control for Microphone window will now appear as shown in Figure 3-3 below.
  • Page 53 EP-ZX370Y PCI Sound 3.2. Adjusting the Volume of Recording Devices This section explains how to use the Windows standard volume control to adjust the volume of recording devices in your computer. The procedures in this section assume that the DS-XG Mixer is already started and the Volume Control window is already displayed.
  • Page 54 PCI Sound EP-ZX370Y Installing the DS-XG Device Driver Software for Windows NT 4.0 Introduction This guide describes the necessary procedures for installing the DS-XG device driver software for Windows NT 4.0. The following procedures will be covered in each section:...

  • Page 55: Appendix

    EP-ZX370Y 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 56: Timer & Dma Channels Map

    Appendix EP-ZX370Y [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 57: Rtc & Cmos Ram Map

    EP-ZX370Y 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 58 Appendix EP-ZX370Y Page Left Blank...

  • Page 59: Post Codes

    EP-ZX370Y 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 60 Appendix EP-ZX370Y 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 61 EP-ZX370Y 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 62: Unexpected Errors

    Appendix EP-ZX370Y 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 63: Load Setup Defaults

    EP-ZX370Y 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 64: Cpu Clock Frequency Selection In Bios Setting

    Appendix EP-ZX370Y Appendix D CPU Clock Frequency Selection In BIOS Setting. There is a special function for CPU over-clocking requirement which can be chosen and set by BIOS or set by JP5(The undocumented jumper setting from 75MHz to 83MHz or 103MHz to 133MHz), please refer to the following steps for adjustment.

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