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4PM266M
User's Manual Version 1.0
The information presented in this publication has been
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  • Page 1 4PM266M User's Manual Version 1.0 The information presented in this publication has been made carefully for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Specifications are subject to change without notice. IBM, PC/AT, and PC/XT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
  • Page 2 T T T T T able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents Intrnctctinn Intrnctctinn Intrnctctinn Intrnctctinn Intrnctctinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1.1 Intrnctctinn 1.1 Packagd Cnntdntr 1.3 Fdattrdr...
  • Page 3 T T T T T able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents 1.7.14.1 Pnrt 80 Ddatg Ftnctinn(RP-J6( 1-19 1.7.14.1 Rdcnnc BINR Cnnndctnr(RP-J1( 1-10 1.7.14.3 AUX LIMD Cnnndctnr(RP-J5( 1-10 1.7.14.4 Frnnt CNM1 Hdacdr Cnnn.(RP-J7( 1-10 1.7.14.5 Frnnt URB3,4 Hdacdr Cnnn.
  • Page 4 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chapter 1.1 Introduction The 4PM266M motherboard is designed for using Intel P4 Front Side Bus Frequency 400MHz CPU, which utilize the Socket- 478 design and the memory size expandable to 2.0GB. This motherboard use the latest VIA P4M266 chipset, appling...
  • Page 5 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.3 Features CPU Processor ● 400MHz System Interface speed or higher. ● Single Socket 478 for Intel P4 up to 2.2GHz or higher (Northwood Processor).

  • Page 6: Flash Memory

    Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.3 Features Flash Memory ● Support 2MB flash memory. BIOS ●The mainboard BIOS provides Plug & Play BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
  • Page 7 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.4 4PM266M Motherboard Layout 1 - 4 1 - 4 1 - 4 1 - 4 1 - 4...
  • Page 8 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.4 4PM266M Layout T:LAN B:USB1 COM1 Printer FAN2 FAN1 Speak out Line in MIC in GAME1 AGP SLOT PCI1 PCI2...
  • Page 9 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 5. AGP Slot 6. Floppy Connector 7. IDE Connectors (IDE1/IDE2) 8. North Bridge (VIA PM266M) 9. South Bridge (VIA VT8233A) 10.
  • Page 10 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.5 CPU Installtion The motherboard operates with Socket 478 for Intel P4 processor. The CPU should always has a Heat Sink and cooling fan attached to prevent overheating.
  • Page 11 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.6 DDR SDRAM Installtion The motherboard supports a maximized 2GB memory. It provides two 184-pin unbuffered DDR sockets. It supports 64MB to 1GB DDR memory module.

  • Page 12: Lan Port Connector

    Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7 Connectors & Jumpers Setting 1.7.1 Back Panel I/O Connectors The motherboard provides the following back panel connectors: Parallel (Printer) Port MIDI/(GAME) Port (25-pin Female) (15-pin Female)

  • Page 13: Audio Port Connectors

    Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.1.4 The Serial Interfaces: COM1 The serial interface port is sometimes refered to as an RS-232 port or an asynchronous communication port. Mice, printers, modems and other peripheral devices can be connected to a serial port.
  • Page 14 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.2 ATX Power Connectors: CN2/CN3 -This connector supports the power button on-board. Using the ATX power supply, functions such as Modem Ring Wake- Up and Soft Power Off are supported on this motherboard .
  • Page 15 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.3 Floppy Disk Connector: FDC This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy drives.
  • Page 16 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn These connectors support cooling fans of 1Amp or less. Orientate the fans so that the heatsink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots.

  • Page 17: Pin Definition

    Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.7 Wake-On-LAN Connector: WOL T:LAN B:USB1 COM1 Printer FAN2 FAN1 Speak out Line in MIC in Definition GAME1 AGP SLOT 5V_SB PCI1 Ground...

  • Page 18: Panel Connector

    Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.9 Front USB1/2 Port Connectors: USB2/USB3 USB2 T:LAN B:USB1 COM1 Printer FAN2 FAN1 Speak out USB3 Line in MIC in GAME1 AGP SLOT PCI1...
  • Page 19 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn ATX Power Switch (PS_ON) The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead. Pushing the button once will switch the system ON.

  • Page 20: Cmos Ram

    Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.11 CMOS Function Selection: JBAT1 A battery be used to retain the mainboard configuration in CMOS RAM. T:LAN B:USB1 COM1 Printer FAN2 FAN1...
  • Page 21 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.12 CPU Clock Frequency Setting: J7 Overclocking is operating a CPU/Processor beyond its specified frequency. J7 jumper is used for the CPU Front Side Bus Frequencies from 66MHz to 133MHz.
  • Page 22 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.14 Smart Panel Function: SP-J1/SP-J6/SP-J5/SP-J7/ SP-J8 (optional) Note: T:LAN B:USB1 The motherboard COM1 provides the pin Printer leads for Smart Panel II.
  • Page 23 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.14.2 Second BIOS Connector: SP-J1 For Smart Panel connector(SP-J1) to M/B (SP-J1). Assignment Assignment Pin SP-J1 Pin SP-J1 VCC3 PCI_RST# 33MHz CLAD0 P66DET...
  • Page 24 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Chapter Introduction This chapter discusses the Award Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup program allows the user to modify the basic system configuration.
  • Page 25 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp APM Support This AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the Advanced Power Management(APM) specification.Power management features are implemented via the System Management Interrupt(SMI).
  • Page 26 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Keystroke Function Up arrow Move to previous item Down arrow Move to next item Left arrow Move to the item on the left(menu bar) Right arrow Move to the item on the right(menu bar) Main Menu: Quit without saving changes...

  • Page 27: Standard Cmos Features

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.1 Main Menu Once you enter AWARD BIOS CMOS Set up Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup function.

  • Page 28: Integrated Peripherals

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of the BIOS special enchanced features. Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of the Chipset special enchanced features.
  • Page 29 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Load Optimized Defaults These settings are more likely to configure a workable computer when something is wrong. If you cannot boot the computer successfully, select the BIOS Setup options and try to diagnose the problem after the computer boots.
  • Page 30 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.2 Standard CMOS Features This item in the Standard CMOS Setup Menu is divided into 10 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items.

  • Page 31: Main Menu Selections

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Main Menu Selections This table shows the selections that you can make on the Main Menu. Item Options Description Date Month DD YYYY Set the system,date.
  • Page 32 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Item Options Description Halt On All Errors Select the situation in which you No Errors want the BIOS to stop the POST All, but Keyboard process and notify.

  • Page 33: Virus Warning

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 3. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Disabled...
  • Page 34 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking The item allows you to enable/disable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking. The Choices: Enabled(default), Disabled. Quick Power On Self Test This category speeds up Power on Self-Test(POST) after you power up the computer.

  • Page 35: Security Option

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Typematic Rate Setting Enabled Enabled this option to adjust the keystroke repeat rate. Disabled (default) Disabled. Typematic Rate (Char/Sec) Range between 6(default) and 30 characters per second. This option controls the speed of repeating keystrokes.
  • Page 36 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp C8000-CFFFF Shadow / D0000-DFFFF Shadow Determines whether video BIOS will be copied to RAM for faster execution. Enabled Optional ROM is Shadowed. Disabled (default) Optional ROM is not Shadowed.
  • Page 37 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and external cache.

  • Page 38: Dram Clock

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software DRAM Clock / Drive Control Current FSB Frequency Item Help Current DRAM Frequency DRAM Clock By SPD Menu Level...

  • Page 39: Agp Driving Control

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp DRAM Command Rate The Choices: 2T Command(default), 1T Command. CPU Read DRAM Mode The Choices: Medium(default), Slow, Fast. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software AGP &...

  • Page 40: Pci Delay Transaction

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp AGP Master 1WS Write When Enabled, write data to the AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) that will be executed with one wait states. The Choices: Disabled(default), Enabled.
  • Page 41 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Memory Hole In order to improve performace, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memory's space below 16MB.

  • Page 42: Via Onchip Ide Device

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.5 Integrated Peripherals ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 5. Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Integrated Peripherals VIA Onchip IDE Device Press Enter Item Help...
  • Page 43 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp IDE Prefetch Mode The onboard IDE drive interface supports IDE prefetching, for faster drive access. If you install a primary and or secondary add-in IDE interface, set this field to Disabled if the interface does not support prefetching.

  • Page 44: Secondary Master Udma

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Primary Slave UDMA Auto (default) BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. Disabled Disabled. Secondary Master UDMA Auto (default) BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode.

  • Page 45: Onboard Fdc Controller

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Super IO Device Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Item Help Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3...
  • Page 46 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp The Choices: Normal(default), IrDA, SCR, ASKIR. UR2 Duplex Mode This item allows you to select which Infra Red(IR) function of the onboard I/O chip you wish to use. The Choices: Half(default), Full.

  • Page 47: Init Display First

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 0Midi Port IRQ 10 (default) Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. Init Display First PCI Slot (default) Set Init Display First to PCI Slot.

  • Page 48: Acpi Function

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.6 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
  • Page 49 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp The Choices: User Define (default), Min Saving, Max Saving. HDD Power Down By default, this is “Disabled”, meaning that no matter the mode of the rest of the system, the hard drive will remain ready.

  • Page 50: Modem Use Irq

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp DPMS Support Initial display power management signaling. Modem Use IRQ This determines the IRQ, which can be applied in Modem use.
  • Page 51 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp IRQs / Event Activity Monitoring If you highlight the “Press Enter” next to the “Wake Up Events” label and then press the enter key, it will take you to a submenu with the following options: When set to On, any event occurring at a VGA port will awaken a system which has been powered down.

  • Page 52: Irqs Activity Monitoring

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software IRQs Activity Monitoring Primary INTR Item Help IRQ 3 (COM2) Disabled IRQ 4 (COM1) Enabled Menu Level IRQ 5 (LPT2)

  • Page 53: Pnp Os Installed

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI or Personal Computer Interconnect,is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed of the CPU itself when communicating with its own special components.
  • Page 54 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Reset Configuration Data The system BIOS supports the PnP feature so the system needs to record which resource is assigned and proceeds resources from conflict.
  • Page 55 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Resources Controlled By By Choosing “Auto” (default), the system BIOS will detect the system resources and automatically assign the relative IRQ and DMA channel for each peripheral.
  • Page 56 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.8 PC Health Status ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 8. PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PC Health Status CPU Warning Temperature Disabled...
  • Page 57 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp CPU Warning Temperature(℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ ) Disabled (default) Disabled. 50 ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ / / / / / 122℉ ℉ ℉ ℉ ℉ Monitor CPU Temp.at 50℃/ 122℉.

  • Page 58: Cpu Clock

    Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.9 Frequency / Voltage Control ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 9. Frequency / Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Frequency / Voltage Control Default CPU Vcore 1.475V...
  • Page 59 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: ◎...
  • Page 60 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.11 Load Optimized Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: ◎...
  • Page 61 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.12 Set Supervisor / User Password ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 12. Set Supervisor / User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 62 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Password Disabled If you select “System” at the Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time when the system is rebooted, or any time when you try to enter Setup.
  • Page 63 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.13 Save & Exit Setup ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 13. Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 64 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.14 Exit Without Saving ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 14. Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 65 Chapter There are motherboard drivers and utilities included in ACORP Bonus CD disc. You don't need to install all of them in order to boot your system. But after you finish the hardware installation, you have to install your operation system first (such as windows 98) before you can install any drivers or utilities.
  • Page 66 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn 3.2 Installing VIA 4 in 1 Driver You can install the VIA 4 in 1 driver (IDE Bus master (For Windows NT use), VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver, VIA AGP, IRQ Routing Driver (For Windows 98 use), VIA Registry (INF) Driver) from the Bonus Pack CD disc auto-run menu.
  • Page 67 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Click "Next". 3.3 Installing Audio Driver This motherboard comes with an AC97 CODEC and the sound controller is in VIA South Bridge chipset. You can find the audio driver from the Bonus Pack CD disc auto- run menu.
  • Page 68 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Click "VT8233A" Item. For Win NT &Win 2000 &Win 9X_ME system. Select your O.S. system. Click "Next". 3 - 3 3 - 3 3 - 3 3 - 3...
  • Page 69 Crhver Inrsallashnn Click "Finish". 3.4 Installing VGA Driver VIA PM266M chipset integrated a 2D/3D graphics acceleration. Click "Driver" Item. Click "VGA" Item. Click "4PM266M" Item. 3 - 5 3 - 5 3 - 5 3 - 5 3 - 5...
  • Page 70 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Click "Next" Item. Click "Next" Item. Click "OK". 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6...
  • Page 71 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn 3.5 Installing LAN Driver When your mainboard comes with the Realtek® RT8100 LAN controller, you must install the Realtek® LAN driver to support the LAN function.
  • Page 72 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Select "Driver" then Click "Update Driver" Item. Click "Next" Item. Click "Next" Item. 3 - 8 3 - 8 3 - 8 3 - 8 3 - 8...
  • Page 73 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Selection your system environment follow path : \MB\LAN_driver\ then Click "Next" Item. Click "Next" Item. Click "Finish" Item. 3 - 9 3 - 9 3 - 9 3 - 9...
  • Page 74 4PM266M User's Manual Version 1.0 The information presented in this publication has been made carefully for reliability; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. Specifications are subject to change without notice. IBM, PC/AT, and PC/XT are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.
  • Page 75 T T T T T able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents Intrnctctinn Intrnctctinn Intrnctctinn Intrnctctinn Intrnctctinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1. Mnthdranarc Ddrcriotinn 1.1 Intrnctctinn 1.1 Packagd Cnntdntr 1.3 Fdattrdr...
  • Page 76 T T T T T able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents able of Contents 1.7.14.1 Pnrt 80 Ddatg Ftnctinn(RP-J6( 1-19 1.7.14.1 Rdcnnc BINR Cnnndctnr(RP-J1( 1-10 1.7.14.3 AUX LIMD Cnnndctnr(RP-J5( 1-10 1.7.14.4 Frnnt CNM1 Hdacdr Cnnn.(RP-J7( 1-10 1.7.14.5 Frnnt URB3,4 Hdacdr Cnnn.
  • Page 77 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Chapter 1.1 Introduction The 4PM266M motherboard is designed for using Intel P4 Front Side Bus Frequency 400MHz CPU, which utilize the Socket- 478 design and the memory size expandable to 2.0GB. This motherboard use the latest VIA P4M266 chipset, appling...
  • Page 78 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.3 Features CPU Processor ● 400MHz System Interface speed or higher. ● Single Socket 478 for Intel P4 up to 2.2GHz or higher (Northwood Processor).
  • Page 79 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.3 Features Flash Memory ● Support 2MB flash memory. BIOS ●The mainboard BIOS provides Plug & Play BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
  • Page 80 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.4 4PM266M Motherboard Layout 1 - 4 1 - 4 1 - 4 1 - 4 1 - 4...
  • Page 81 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.4 4PM266M Layout T:LAN B:USB1 COM1 Printer FAN2 FAN1 Speak out Line in MIC in GAME1 AGP SLOT PCI1 PCI2...
  • Page 82 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 5. AGP Slot 6. Floppy Connector 7. IDE Connectors (IDE1/IDE2) 8. North Bridge (VIA PM266M) 9. South Bridge (VIA VT8233A) 10.
  • Page 83 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.5 CPU Installtion The motherboard operates with Socket 478 for Intel P4 processor. The CPU should always has a Heat Sink and cooling fan attached to prevent overheating.
  • Page 84 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.6 DDR SDRAM Installtion The motherboard supports a maximized 2GB memory. It provides two 184-pin unbuffered DDR sockets. It supports 64MB to 1GB DDR memory module.
  • Page 85 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7 Connectors & Jumpers Setting 1.7.1 Back Panel I/O Connectors The motherboard provides the following back panel connectors: Parallel (Printer) Port MIDI/(GAME) Port (25-pin Female) (15-pin Female)
  • Page 86 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.1.4 The Serial Interfaces: COM1 The serial interface port is sometimes refered to as an RS-232 port or an asynchronous communication port. Mice, printers, modems and other peripheral devices can be connected to a serial port.
  • Page 87 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.2 ATX Power Connectors: CN2/CN3 -This connector supports the power button on-board. Using the ATX power supply, functions such as Modem Ring Wake- Up and Soft Power Off are supported on this motherboard .
  • Page 88 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.3 Floppy Disk Connector: FDC This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy drives.
  • Page 89 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn These connectors support cooling fans of 1Amp or less. Orientate the fans so that the heatsink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) instead of the expansion slots.
  • Page 90 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.7 Wake-On-LAN Connector: WOL T:LAN B:USB1 COM1 Printer FAN2 FAN1 Speak out Line in MIC in Definition GAME1 AGP SLOT 5V_SB PCI1 Ground...
  • Page 91 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.9 Front USB1/2 Port Connectors: USB2/USB3 USB2 T:LAN B:USB1 COM1 Printer FAN2 FAN1 Speak out USB3 Line in MIC in GAME1 AGP SLOT PCI1...
  • Page 92 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn ATX Power Switch (PS_ON) The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead. Pushing the button once will switch the system ON.
  • Page 93 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.11 CMOS Function Selection: JBAT1 A battery be used to retain the mainboard configuration in CMOS RAM. T:LAN B:USB1 COM1 Printer FAN2 FAN1...
  • Page 94 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.12 CPU Clock Frequency Setting: J7 Overclocking is operating a CPU/Processor beyond its specified frequency. J7 jumper is used for the CPU Front Side Bus Frequencies from 66MHz to 133MHz.
  • Page 95 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.14 Smart Panel Function: SP-J1/SP-J6/SP-J5/SP-J7/ SP-J8 (optional) Note: T:LAN B:USB1 The motherboard COM1 provides the pin Printer leads for Smart Panel II.
  • Page 96 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Chaosdr 1 Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn Mnshdranarc Cdrbrhoshnn 1.7.14.2 Second BIOS Connector: SP-J1 For Smart Panel connector(SP-J1) to M/B (SP-J1). Assignment Assignment Pin SP-J1 Pin SP-J1 VCC3 PCI_RST# 33MHz CLAD0 P66DET...
  • Page 97 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Chapter Introduction This chapter discusses the Award Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup program allows the user to modify the basic system configuration.
  • Page 98 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp APM Support This AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the Advanced Power Management(APM) specification.Power management features are implemented via the System Management Interrupt(SMI).
  • Page 99 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Keystroke Function Up arrow Move to previous item Down arrow Move to next item Left arrow Move to the item on the left(menu bar) Right arrow Move to the item on the right(menu bar) Main Menu: Quit without saving changes...
  • Page 100 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.1 Main Menu Once you enter AWARD BIOS CMOS Set up Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup function.
  • Page 101 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of the BIOS special enchanced features. Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of the Chipset special enchanced features.
  • Page 102 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Load Optimized Defaults These settings are more likely to configure a workable computer when something is wrong. If you cannot boot the computer successfully, select the BIOS Setup options and try to diagnose the problem after the computer boots.
  • Page 103 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.2 Standard CMOS Features This item in the Standard CMOS Setup Menu is divided into 10 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items.
  • Page 104 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Main Menu Selections This table shows the selections that you can make on the Main Menu. Item Options Description Date Month DD YYYY Set the system,date.
  • Page 105 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Item Options Description Halt On All Errors Select the situation in which you No Errors want the BIOS to stop the POST All, but Keyboard process and notify.
  • Page 106 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.3 Advanced BIOS Features ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 3. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Disabled...
  • Page 107 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking The item allows you to enable/disable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking. The Choices: Enabled(default), Disabled. Quick Power On Self Test This category speeds up Power on Self-Test(POST) after you power up the computer.
  • Page 108 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Typematic Rate Setting Enabled Enabled this option to adjust the keystroke repeat rate. Disabled (default) Disabled. Typematic Rate (Char/Sec) Range between 6(default) and 30 characters per second. This option controls the speed of repeating keystrokes.
  • Page 109 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp C8000-CFFFF Shadow / D0000-DFFFF Shadow Determines whether video BIOS will be copied to RAM for faster execution. Enabled Optional ROM is Shadowed. Disabled (default) Optional ROM is not Shadowed.
  • Page 110 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.4 Advanced Chipset Features This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and external cache.
  • Page 111 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software DRAM Clock / Drive Control Current FSB Frequency Item Help Current DRAM Frequency DRAM Clock By SPD Menu Level...
  • Page 112 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp DRAM Command Rate The Choices: 2T Command(default), 1T Command. CPU Read DRAM Mode The Choices: Medium(default), Slow, Fast. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software AGP &...
  • Page 113 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp AGP Master 1WS Write When Enabled, write data to the AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) that will be executed with one wait states. The Choices: Disabled(default), Enabled.
  • Page 114 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Memory Hole In order to improve performace, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memory's space below 16MB.
  • Page 115 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.5 Integrated Peripherals ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 5. Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Integrated Peripherals VIA Onchip IDE Device Press Enter Item Help...
  • Page 116 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp IDE Prefetch Mode The onboard IDE drive interface supports IDE prefetching, for faster drive access. If you install a primary and or secondary add-in IDE interface, set this field to Disabled if the interface does not support prefetching.
  • Page 117 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Primary Slave UDMA Auto (default) BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode. Disabled Disabled. Secondary Master UDMA Auto (default) BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing mode.
  • Page 118 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Super IO Device Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Item Help Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3...
  • Page 119 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp The Choices: Normal(default), IrDA, SCR, ASKIR. UR2 Duplex Mode This item allows you to select which Infra Red(IR) function of the onboard I/O chip you wish to use. The Choices: Half(default), Full.
  • Page 120 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 0Midi Port IRQ 10 (default) Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. Init Display First PCI Slot (default) Set Init Display First to PCI Slot.
  • Page 121 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.6 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
  • Page 122 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp The Choices: User Define (default), Min Saving, Max Saving. HDD Power Down By default, this is “Disabled”, meaning that no matter the mode of the rest of the system, the hard drive will remain ready.
  • Page 123 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp DPMS Support Initial display power management signaling. Modem Use IRQ This determines the IRQ, which can be applied in Modem use.
  • Page 124 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp IRQs / Event Activity Monitoring If you highlight the “Press Enter” next to the “Wake Up Events” label and then press the enter key, it will take you to a submenu with the following options: When set to On, any event occurring at a VGA port will awaken a system which has been powered down.
  • Page 125 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software IRQs Activity Monitoring Primary INTR Item Help IRQ 3 (COM2) Disabled IRQ 4 (COM1) Enabled Menu Level IRQ 5 (LPT2)
  • Page 126 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI or Personal Computer Interconnect,is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed of the CPU itself when communicating with its own special components.
  • Page 127 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Reset Configuration Data The system BIOS supports the PnP feature so the system needs to record which resource is assigned and proceeds resources from conflict.
  • Page 128 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Resources Controlled By By Choosing “Auto” (default), the system BIOS will detect the system resources and automatically assign the relative IRQ and DMA channel for each peripheral.
  • Page 129 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.8 PC Health Status ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 8. PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PC Health Status CPU Warning Temperature Disabled...
  • Page 130 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp CPU Warning Temperature(℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ ) Disabled (default) Disabled. 50 ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ ℃ / / / / / 122℉ ℉ ℉ ℉ ℉ Monitor CPU Temp.at 50℃/ 122℉.
  • Page 131 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.9 Frequency / Voltage Control ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 9. Frequency / Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Frequency / Voltage Control Default CPU Vcore 1.475V...
  • Page 132 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: ◎...
  • Page 133 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.11 Load Optimized Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: ◎...
  • Page 134 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.12 Set Supervisor / User Password ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 12. Set Supervisor / User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 135 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Password Disabled If you select “System” at the Security Option of BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time when the system is rebooted, or any time when you try to enter Setup.
  • Page 136 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.13 Save & Exit Setup ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 13. Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 137 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 Bhapter 1 BIOS Settp BIOS Settp BIOS Settp 2.14 Exit Without Saving ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ ◎ Figure 14. Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced BIOS Features...
  • Page 138 Chapter There are motherboard drivers and utilities included in ACORP Bonus CD disc. You don't need to install all of them in order to boot your system. But after you finish the hardware installation, you have to install your operation system first (such as windows 98) before you can install any drivers or utilities.
  • Page 139 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn 3.2 Installing VIA 4 in 1 Driver You can install the VIA 4 in 1 driver (IDE Bus master (For Windows NT use), VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver, VIA AGP, IRQ Routing Driver (For Windows 98 use), VIA Registry (INF) Driver) from the Bonus Pack CD disc auto-run menu.
  • Page 140 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Click "Next". 3.3 Installing Audio Driver This motherboard comes with an AC97 CODEC and the sound controller is in VIA South Bridge chipset. You can find the audio driver from the Bonus Pack CD disc auto- run menu.
  • Page 141 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Click "VT8233A" Item. For Win NT &Win 2000 &Win 9X_ME system. Select your O.S. system. Click "Next". 3 - 3 3 - 3 3 - 3 3 - 3...
  • Page 142 Crhver Inrsallashnn Click "Finish". 3.4 Installing VGA Driver VIA PM266M chipset integrated a 2D/3D graphics acceleration. Click "Driver" Item. Click "VGA" Item. Click "4PM266M" Item. 3 - 5 3 - 5 3 - 5 3 - 5 3 - 5...
  • Page 143 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Click "Next" Item. Click "Next" Item. Click "OK". 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6...
  • Page 144 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn 3.5 Installing LAN Driver When your mainboard comes with the Realtek® RT8100 LAN controller, you must install the Realtek® LAN driver to support the LAN function.
  • Page 145 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Select "Driver" then Click "Update Driver" Item. Click "Next" Item. Click "Next" Item. 3 - 8 3 - 8 3 - 8 3 - 8 3 - 8...
  • Page 146 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Chaoser 3 Chaoser 3 Crhver Inrsallashnn Crhver Inrsallashnn Selection your system environment follow path : \MB\LAN_driver\ then Click "Next" Item. Click "Next" Item. Click "Finish" Item. 3 - 9 3 - 9 3 - 9 3 - 9...
  • Page 147 The 4PM266M Jumper Setting Summary CPU Clock Frequency Setting: J7 Wake-On Modem Header: WOM Pin J7 CPU(MHz) Assignment 66MHz 5V_SB T:LAN B:USB1 100MHz Ground Signal 133MHz COM1 200MHz Printer Panel Connector PANEL Connector CMOS Function Selection: JBAT1 FAN2 SPEAKER HD_LED...

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