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EPOX KP6-LA User Manual

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Manual Revision 1.2
August 15, 1997

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  • Page 1 KP6-LA KP6-LA KP6-LA KP6-LA KP6-LA A Pentium A Pentium II Processor based II Processor based A Pentium A Pentium A Pentium II Processor based II Processor based II Processor based ® ® ® ® ® AGP mainboard AGP mainboard AGP mainboard...
  • Page 2 KP6-LA...

  • 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 KP6-LA 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...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    System Block Diagram ........1-8 Section 2 Features KP6-LA Features .......... 2-1 Section 3 Installation KP6-LA Detailed Layout ....... 3-2 Easy Installation Procedure Configure Jumpers .......... 3-3 System Memory Configuration ......3-5 ® Installing a Pentium II Processor ....3-9 Device Connectors .........
  • Page 8 KP6-LA Power Management Setup ......4-13 PNP/PCI Configuration ........4-16 Load Setup Defaults ........4-18 Integrated Peripherals ........4-19 Change Supervisor or User Password ..... 4-23 IDE HDD Auto Detection ....... 4-24 HDD Low Level Format ......... 4-26 Save & Exit Setup .......... 4-26 Exit Without Saving .........

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Components Checklist ü ü ü ü ü KP6-LA mainboard ü ü ü ü ü KP6-LA user’s manual ü ü ü ü ü Floppy ribbon cable ü ü ü ü ü Hard drive ribbon cables ü ü ü ü ü...

  • Page 10: Overview

    Introduction KP6-LA 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 11: Cartridge Terminology

    KP6-LA 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 12: Accelerated Graphics Port

    LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM) The KP6-LA is built on the latest 443LX AGP chipset from Intel, and includes built in support for their new LANDesk Client Manager (LDCM). With EPoX’s ad- vanced hardware monitoring, you will be able to monitor system performance and diagnose potential system conflicts and problems even before they become a reality.
  • Page 13 KP6-LA Introduction Cooling Fan Monitoring: CPU Temperature Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring System Resources Monitoring Built-in Virus Protection Modem Ring-in Power On Keyboard Power On Option Desktop Management Software Chassis Intrusion Monitoring These features combine with Intel’s LDCM to create a powerful diagnostic system that will allow you to maintain and protect your computer better than ever before.

  • Page 14: Kp6-La Form-Factor

    KP6-LA KP6-LA Form-Factor The EPoX KP6-LA is designed with ATX form factor - the latest industry standard of chassis. The ATX 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 15: I/O Shield Connector

    KP6-LA Introduction I/O Shield Connector The KP6-LA is equipped with an I/O back panel. Please use the appropriate I/O shield (figure 3). Parallel Port Figure 3: PS/2 Mouse KP6-LA I/O back PS/2 Keyboard panel layout COM2 COM1 Power-On/Off (Remote) The KP6-LA has a single 20-pin connector for ATX power supplies. For ATX power supplies that support the Remote On/Off feature, this should be connected to the systems front panel for system Power On/Off button.

  • Page 16: System Block Diagram

    Introduction KP6-LA System Block Diagram Figure 5: System Block Diagram Page 1-8...

  • Page 17: Features

    Supports (3) 16 bit ISA slots, (4) 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 KP6-LA supports (4) PCI Bus Master slots and a jumperless PCI INT# control scheme which reduces configuration confusion when plugging in PCI card(s).
  • Page 18 Features KP6-LA • KP6-LA utilizes a Lithium battery which provides environmental protection and longer battery life. • Supports the Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector. The onboard PIIX4 chip provides the means for connecting PC peripherals such as; keyboards, joysticks, telephones, and modems.

  • Page 19: Installation

    KP6-LA Installation Section 3 INSTALLATION Real Picture Motherboard Page 3-1...

  • Page 20: Kp6-La Detailed Layout

    Installation KP6-LA KP6-LA Detailed Layout Mou s e ATX Pow er Input (Top) PS/ 2 Ke yboa r d (Bottom ) Pow e r Su pply USB 1 Fa n Mon itor in g (Top) CP U Fa n P ow er...

  • Page 21: Easy Installation Procedure

    3-4. Device Connectors Section 3-1 Configure Jumpers EPoX designs all motherboards with the fewest jumpers to make your install fast and easy. The following will describe all of the jumpers that you are required to set before moving on to step 3-2.
  • Page 22 Installation KP6-LA CPU Processor Selection JP8: = 1-2 - 200MHz = 3-4 - 233MHz (Default) JP8: = 5-6 - 266MHz = 7-8 - 300MHz = 9-10 - 330MHz = 11-12 - Reserved = 13-14 - Reserved = 15-16 - Disable E.S.S.J.

  • Page 23: System Memory Configuration

    System Memory Configuration Memory Layout The KP6-LA supports (3) 168-pin DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Module) and (4) 72-pin SIMMs (Single In-line Memory Module). The DIMMs can be either EDO (Enhanced Data Out) or SDRAM (Synchronized DRAM). The 72-pin SIMMs must be installed in pairs, and DIMMs may be installed using just one chip.

  • Page 24: Simm Module Installation

    Installation KP6-LA * SDRAM only supports 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB DIMM modules. Table 1 SIMM Module Installation The SIMM memory modules only fit into the sockets one way. There is a notch at one end of the memory that must fit into the SIMM socket.

  • Page 25: Dimm Module Installation

    KP6-LA Installation Figure 3 To remove the SIMM module: release the clips on both sides of the SIMM socket (figure 4). SIMM Release Clip Figure 4 DIMM Module Installation Figure 5 displays the notch marks and what they should look like on your DIMM memory module.
  • Page 26 Installation KP6-LA Figure 6 DIMM Module clip before installation Figure 7 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 27: Installing A Pentium Ii Processor

    Installation Section 3-3 Installing a Pentium II Processor The KP6-LA 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 proces- sor onto the motherboard.
  • Page 28 Installation KP6-LA Figure 9 shows the layout of Slot 1 and the holes for mounting the Heatsink base piece (figure 8). Motherboard CPU Ca r tr idge SLOT 1 Layout Small Hole for Heat Sink Base Large Hole for Heat Sink Base...

  • Page 29: Device Connectors

    KP6-LA Installation Section 3-4 Device Connectors Please install the motherboard into the chassis. Now that your motherboard is installed you are ready to connect all your connections (figure 12). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6...
  • Page 30 Installation KP6-LA Device Connectors (continued) Power On/Off IDE LED indicator - LED ON when Onboard PCI IDE Hard disks is activate Power Saving LED indicator - LED ON when system is in any power saving mode Sleep/Resume switch : Closed to enter sleep mode, a keystroke or mouse movement will instantly "wake up"...

  • Page 31: Award Bios Setup

    KP6-LA BIOS Section 4 AWARD BIOS SETUP BIOS Instructions 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 32: Standard Cmos Setup

    BIOS KP6-LA 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 33: Bios Features Setup

    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 KP6-LA. Pressing the [F1] key will display a help message for the selected item.
  • Page 34 BIOS KP6-LA 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 35 KP6-LA 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 36 BIOS KP6-LA 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 37 KP6-LA BIOS OS Select For DRAM > 64MB: Some operating systems require special handling. Use this option only if your system has greater than 64MB of memory. The default is Non-OS2. OS2: Select this if you are running the OS/2 operating system with greater than 64MB of RAM.

  • Page 38: Chipset Features Setup

    BIOS KP6-LA 4-3 Chipset Features Setup Choose the “CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP” in the CMOS SETUP UTILITY menu to display following menu. Figure 4: Chipset Features Setup Auto Configuration: This selects predetermined optimal values of the chipset parameters. The default is Enabled.
  • Page 39 KP6-LA BIOS 50ns: (Faster) Burst Wait State, for 50ns EDO DRAM. 60ns: (Slower) Burst Wait State, for 60ns Fast Page Mode/EDO DRAM. MA Additional Wait State: This allows the option to insert an additional wait state before the beginning of a memory read. Use of this option may be required to achieve compatibility with some system configurations.
  • Page 40 BIOS KP6-LA x222: Use of this option may cause conflicts with some system configurations. x333: This is used for standard system configurations. DRAM Data Integrity Mode: Use this option to configure the type of DRAM in your system. The default is Non-ECC.
  • Page 41 KP6-LA BIOS 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. The default is 3. NA: No wait state 8: 8 wait states...
  • Page 42 BIOS KP6-LA AGP Aperture Size: The amount of system memory that the AGP card is allowed to share. The default is 4. 4: 4MB of systems memory accessable by the AGP card. 8: 8MB of systems memory accessable by the AGP card.

  • Page 43: Power Management Setup

    KP6-LA BIOS 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 44 BIOS KP6-LA 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 45 9: IRQ 9 10: IRQ 10 11: IRQ 11 The KP6-LA supports HDD Power Down, Doze and Standby power saving func- tions 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 46: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    BIOS KP6-LA Resume by Ring: This option is used to set the remote ring in feature. The default is Enabled. Enabled: The system can use remote ring-in to wake the system up. Disabled: The system cannot use remote ring in to wake system up.
  • Page 47 KP6-LA BIOS Figure 6: PCI Configuration Setup PNP OS Installed: Do you have a PNP OS installed on your system. The default is Yes: Select if you are using a PNP OS No: Select if your OS does not support PNP.

  • Page 48: Load Setup Defaults

    BIOS KP6-LA PCI IDE IRQ Map To: This item allows the user to configure the system for the type of IDE hard disk controller in use. By default, the BIOS assumes that the hard drive controller is an ISA device rather than a PCI controller. If you are using a PCI...

  • Page 49: Integrated Peripherals

    KP6-LA BIOS 4-7 Integrated Peripherals Figure 8: Integrated Peripherals Note: If you do not use the Onboard IDE connector, then you will need to set Onboard Primary PCI IDE: Disabled and Onboard Secondary PCI IDE: Disabled Note: The Onboard PCI IDE cable should be equal to or less than 18 inches (45 cm.).
  • Page 50 BIOS KP6-LA Onboard Secondary PCI IDE: 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 51 KP6-LA 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 52 BIOS KP6-LA KBC input clock: This sets the keyboard clock value. The default is 8 MHz. Options: 6, 8, 12, 16 are the available choices. Onboard FDC Controller: This controls the state of the onboard floppy controller. The default value is Enabled.

  • Page 53: Change Supervisor Or User Password

    KP6-LA BIOS IR IRQ Select: The default is IRQ 10 IR Mode use DMA: The default is Disable. Onboard Parallel port: This field allows the user to configure the LPT port. The default is 378H / IRQ7. 378H: Enable Onboard LPT port and address is 378H and IRQ7.

  • Page 54: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    BIOS KP6-LA Press the [Enter] key to continue after the proper password is given. 2. If the CMOS is corrupted or the option was used earlier and the user wishes to change the default password, the SETUP UTILITY will display a mes- sage and ask for a confirmation.
  • Page 55 KP6-LA BIOS NOTE: HDD Modes The Award BIOS supports 3 HDD modes : NORMAL, LBA & LARGE NORMAL mode Generic access mode in which neither the BIOS nor the IDE controller will make any transformations during accessing. The maximum number of cylinders, head & sectors for NORMAL mode are.

  • Page 56: Hdd Low Level Format

    BIOS KP6-LA BIOS tricks DOS (or other OS) that the number of cylinders is less than 1024 by dividing it by 2. At the same time, the number of heads is multiplied by 2. A reverse transformation process will be made inside...

  • Page 57: Exit Without Saving

    KP6-LA BIOS 3-12 Exit Without Saving The “EXIT WITHOUT SAVING” option will bring you back to normal boot up procedure without saving any data into CMOS RAM. All old data in the CMOS will not be destroyed. Page 4-27...
  • Page 58 BIOS KP6-LA Page Left Blank Page 4-28...

  • Page 59: Dmi Access

    KP6-LA DMI Access Section 5 DMI ACCESS DMI Access DMI, or desktop Management Interface, is a feature that is able to auto-detect and record information about your computer system. This information is used by comput- ing professionals to accurately determine your system configuration and to diagnose and resolve problems.
  • Page 60 DMI Access KP6-LA Page Left Blank Page 5-2...

  • Page 61: Appendix

    KP6-LA 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 62: Timer & Dma Channels Map

    Appendix KP6-LA [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 63: Rtc & Cmos Ram Map

    KP6-LA 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 64 Appendix KP6-LA Page Left Blank...

  • Page 65: Post Codes

    KP6-LA 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 66 Appendix KP6-LA 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 67 KP6-LA 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 68: Unexpected Errors

    Appendix KP6-LA 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 69: Load Setup Defaults

    KP6-LA 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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