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Rev. C+
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User's Manual
37330119

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  • Page 1 G7VP2 Rev. C+ System Board User’s Manual 37330119...
  • Page 2 Copyright This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright holders. This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Fcc And Doc Statement On Class B

    Battery: • Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer. • Dispose of used batteries according to the batter y manufacturer’s instructions. FCC and DOC Statement on Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 Features and Specifications.................. 1.2 Package Checklist......................Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation 2.1 System Board Layout ..................... 2.2 System Memory......................2.3 DIP Switch and Jumper Settings of the Processors....2.4 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data.......... 2.5 Jumper Settings for Power Supply Type...........
  • Page 5 Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares 4.1 Desktop Management Interface..............4.2 System Health Monitor Utility................4.3 Drivers........................... Appendix A - Watchdog Timer A.1 Using the Watchdog Timer Function............Appendix B - Identifying Processors B.1 Intel Processors......................B.2 Cyrix Processors......................B.3 IBM Processors......................B.4 AMD Processors......................

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 Features and Specifications 1.1.1 Features Chipset  • VIA Apollo 598MVP AGP system chipset Processor The system board is equipped with a switching voltage regulator that supports 2.0V to 3.5V core voltage for various processors. ®...
  • Page 7 Introduction Level 2 Cache Memory • 512KB pipeline burst, direct map write-through cache installed on the system board. Expansion Slots The system board is equipped with 1 dedicated PCI slot, 5 dedicated 16-bit ISA slots and 1 shared PCI/ISA slot. All PCI and ISA slots are bus masters.
  • Page 8 Introduction • Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer • Supports ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120, ZIP and SCSI sequential boot-up IrDA Interface The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. It supports infrared peripheral devices that meet the ASKIR or HPSIR standard.
  • Page 9 Introduction Dual Function Power Button (ATX power supply only) Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch will allow your system to enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode. RTC Timer to Power-on the System (ATX power supply only) The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the set date and time.

  • Page 10: Package Checklist

    Introduction 1.2 Package Checklist The system board package contains the following items: The system board A user’s manual Serial, mouse and printer port cables Option 1: - One card-edge bracket with a 9-pin and 25-pin serial port cables - One card-edge bracket with a 25-pin printer port cable and a PS/2 mouse port cable Option 2: - One card-edge bracket with two 9-pin serial port cables...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation 2.1 System Board Layout square denotes pin 1...

  • Page 12: System Memory

    Hardware Installation 2.2 System Memory 2.3 DIP Switch and Jumper Settings of the Processors Make sure SW1 and JP5 are set correctly before applying power or you may damage the processor or system board. There are 10 switches on SW1. The black rectangle in the diagram denotes the part that is protruding, the “adjustable”...

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation DIP Switch Settings for Intel Processors Intel Processors SW1: 1-6 Intel Processors SW1: 1-6 90MHz - 166MHz - 60MHz - 1.5x 66MHz - 2.5x 200MHz - 100MHz - 66MHz - 3x 66MHz - 1.5x 120MHz - MMX166MHz* - 60MHz - 2x 66MHz - 2.5x MMX200MHz -...
  • Page 14 Hardware Installation DIP Switch Settings for IBM Processors IBM Processors SW1: 1-6 SW1: 1-6 IBM Processors 6x86MX-PR200 - 6x86MX-PR300 - 66MHz - 2.5x 66MHz - 3.5x 6x86MX-PR233 - 6x86MX-PR300 - 75MHz - 3x 75MHz - 2.5x 6x86MX-PR266 - 6x86MX-PR333 - 83MHz - 2.5x 83MHz - 3x DIP Switch Settings for Cyrix Processors...
  • Page 15 Hardware Installation DIP Switch Settings for AMD Processors AMD Processors SW1: 1-6 AMD Processors SW1: 1-6 K5 PR90 - K6-2/300 - 60MHz - 1.5x 100MHz - 3x K5 PR100 - K6-2/333 - 66MHz - 1.5x 66MHz - 5x K5 PR120 - K6-2/333 - 60MHz - 2x 95MHz - 3.5x...
  • Page 16 Hardware Installation External System Bus Clock / Frequency Ratio - DIP Switch Settings If the processor you are using is not shown in the previous tables, please refer to the following tables and set SW1 according to the external system bus clock and frequency ratio of your processor. External System Bus Clock Settings SW1: 1-3 External System Bus Clock...
  • Page 17 Hardware Installation Frequency Ratio Settings for IDT Processors SW1: 4-6 SW1: 4-6 Frequency Ratio Frequency Ratio 3.5x 4.5x 2x / 3.3x 2.33x / 5x 2.5x 2.66x / 5.5x...
  • Page 18 Hardware Installation DIP Switch and Jumper Settings for Core Voltage Voltage SW1: 7-10 Voltage SW1: 7-10 2.8V 2.0V 2.9V 2.1V 3.0V 2.2V 3.1V 2.3V 3.2V 2.4V 3.3V 2.5V 3.4V 2.6V 2.7V 3.5V...

  • Page 19: Jumper Settings For Clearing Cmos Data

    Hardware Installation 2.4 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data Jumper JP1 Clear CMOS Data If, for some reason, the CMOS data becomes corrupted, the system can be reconfigured with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS. To load the default values, power off your system and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 20: Jumper Settings For Power Supply Type

    Hardware Installation 2.5 Jumper Settings for Power Supply Type Jumper JP2 Power Supply Type The Baby AT form factor system board is designed to fit into an ATX form factor chassis. It is equipped with ATX and AT power supply connectors. Set JP2 according to the type of power supply installed.

  • Page 21: Jumper Settings For Atx Power-On/Off Select

    Hardware Installation 2.6 Jumper Settings for ATX Power On/Off Select (ATX power supply only) Jumper JPP ATX Power On/Off Select Jumper JPP is applicable only for computers using an ATX power supply. It is used to select the method of powering-on/off the computer.

  • Page 22: Jumper Settings For Sdram Clock (Dimm)

    Hardware Installation 2.7 Jumper Settings for SDRAM Clock (DIMM) Jumper JP4 SDRAM Clock JP4 is used to set the SDRAM’s clock according to the CPU clock or AGP clock. If you are using PC-100 SDRAM DIMMs, it is recommended that you set the SDRAM clock according to the CPU clock (2-3 On).

  • Page 23: Jumper Settings For Watchdog Timer

    Hardware Installation 2.8 Jumper Settings for Watchdog Timer Jumper JP10 Watchdog Timer system board suppor ts the Watchdog Timer function. It allows your application regularly “clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your system will continue to operate.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Ribbon Cables And Wires Of The Ports

    Hardware Installation 2.9 Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of the Ports and Connectors 2.9.1 Serial Ports The built-in serial ports are RS-232C asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.
  • Page 25 Hardware Installation 2.9.2 Keyboard Port/Connector The system board allows you to connect a standard AT keyboard by connecting it to the standard AT keyboard port or the 5-pin connector at location J14. AT keyboard port AT keyboard connector Function Data N.

  • Page 26: Parallel Port

    Hardware Installation 2.9.3 PS/2 Mouse Port The PS/2 mouse port is a 6-pin connector on the system board. Attach the 6-pin mouse port cable, which is mounted on a card- edge bracket, to connector J1. Make sure the red wire on the PS/2 mouse connector is aligned with pin 1 of connector J1.

  • Page 27: Floppy Disk Drive Controller

    Hardware Installation 2.9.5 Floppy Disk Drive Controller 1. Install the 34-pin header connector into the shrouded floppy disk header (J11) on the system board. The colored edge of the ribbon should be aligned with pin 1 of connector J11. 2. Install the other 34-pin header connector(s) into the disk dr ive(s).

  • Page 28: Universal Serial Bus Ports

    Hardware Installation Adding a Second IDE Hard Drive When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives. We recommend that you use Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA-3 and Ultra DMA hard drives be from the same manufacturer.

  • Page 29: Irda Connector

    Hardware Installation Connecting the USB Ports As an option, one card-edge bracket mounted with two USB port cables may be provided with the system board. The ends of the cables are attached to a connector. Connect the USB cable connector to J2 and J3 on the system board. The USB port cables can be inserted only if pin 1 of the cable (red wire) is aligned with pin 1 of J2 and J3.

  • Page 30: Cpu Fan Connector

    Hardware Installation 2.9.9 CPU Fan Connector The processor must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink. Connect the CPU fan to the 3-pin fan connector at location J8 on the system board. Function +12V Sense 2.9.10 Chassis Fan Connector The system board is equipped with a chassis fan connector.
  • Page 31 Hardware Installation 2.9.11 J13 (LEDs and Switches) SP-LED - ATX 5VSB Standby LED This LED will light when the 5VSB power is active. ATX-SW - ATX Power Switch Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch is a “dual function power button”...
  • Page 32 Hardware Installation KEYLOCK - Keylock and Power LED Connector This is used to connect to the keyboard lock of the system chassis. Use pins 24 to 26 to connect to the Power LED. Pin Assignment SP-LED ATX Power (ATX 5VSB Standby LED) Ground N.

  • Page 33: Power Supply Connectors

    Hardware Installation 2.9.12 Power Supply Connectors The pin assignment of the ATX power connector is shown below. Function Function 3.3V/14A 3.3V/14A 3.3V/14A -12V Ground Ground PS-ON Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground PW-OK 5VSB +12V...

  • Page 34: Chapter 3 - Award Bios Setup Utility

    Award BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1 The Basic Input/Output System The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the processor and peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contain codes for various advanced features found in this system board.

  • Page 35: Award Bios Setup Utility

    Award BIOS Setup Utility ROM PCI/ISA BIOS STANDARD CMOS SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, Jul 17 1998 Time (hh:mm:ss) : 13: 27: 50 HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE HEAD CYLS PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE Primary Master Auto Auto Primary Slave Auto Auto...
  • Page 36 Award BIOS Setup Utility Drive A and Drive B These categories identify the types of floppy disk drives installed. None No floppy drive is installed 360K, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. standard drive; 360KB capacity 1.2M, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. AT-type high-density drive; 1.2MB capacity 720K, 3.5 in.
  • Page 37 Award BIOS Setup Utility Memory The base memory size, extended memory size and the other memory size cannot be altered; your computer automatically detects and displays them. Base Memory The POST will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memor y installed on the motherboard or 640K for systems with 640K or...

  • Page 38: Bios Features Setup

    Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.2 BIOS Features Setup The BIOS Features Setup allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.
  • Page 39 Award BIOS Setup Utility CPU Internal Cache and External Cache These categories speed up the memory access. The default value is enabled. Enable the External Cache for better performance. Quick Power On Self Test This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on your system.
  • Page 40 Award BIOS Setup Utility Memory ECC Function If you are using x72 (72-bit) DIMMs, which are DIMMs that support the ECC (Error Checking and Correction) function, set this field to Enabled. Typematic Rate Setting When disabled, continually holding down a key on your keyboard will cause the BIOS to report that the key is down.
  • Page 41 Award BIOS Setup Utility OS Select for DRAM > 64MB This item allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in OS/2. The options are: Non-OS/2 and OS/2. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability The system board supports SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) hard drives.

  • Page 42: Chipset Features Setup

    Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.3 Chipset Features Setup ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. DIMM 1 DRAM Timing : Normal **** System Health Monitor **** DIMM 2 DRAM Timing : Normal Current CPU Temperature : 27 C/80 SDRAM CAS Latency Current CPU FAN Speed : 4285 RPM...
  • Page 43 Award BIOS Setup Utility System Health Monitor Note: The system board comes with a System Health Monitor utility. Once this utility is installed, the system will ignore the settings in the “System Health Monitor” field of the Chipset Features Setup. Both methods serve the same function and that is to monitor the system’s “health”...

  • Page 44: Power Management Setup

    Award BIOS Setup Utility sound of the alarm resembles that of the siren of an ambulance. The “failure detection” circuit requires a fan to operate at greater than 3600 RPM. +3.3V, +5V and +12V Voltages Set these fields to “Monitor” if you want the system board to detect the output voltage of the power supply.
  • Page 45 Award BIOS Setup Utility Power Management This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving by changing the length of idle time that elapses before the Standby mode and Suspend mode are activated. Disable No power management. Disables the Standby and Suspend modes.
  • Page 46 Award BIOS Setup Utility Standby Mode This is user configurable only when the Power Management category is set to User Defined. When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the CPU clock will run at a slower speed (1/3 of full speed) while all other devices still operate at full speed.
  • Page 47 Award BIOS Setup Utility Resume On Alarm Enabled When Enabled, “Date (of Month)” and “Timer (hh:mm:ss)” will appear right below this field. You can set the date and time you would like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC to power-on. Disabled Disables the automatic power-on function.

  • Page 48: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.5 PNP/PCI Configuration This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. It covers some ver y technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
  • Page 49 Award BIOS Setup Utility PCI IRQ Actived By This category is used to set the method by which the PCI bus recognizes that an IRQ service is being requested by a device. Under all circumstances, you should retain the default configuration unless a different setting is needed.

  • Page 50: Load Fail-Safe Settings

    Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.6 Load Fail-Safe Settings The “Load Fail-Safe Settings” option loads the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These settings are not optimal and turn off all high performance features. You should use these values only if you have hardware problems.
  • Page 51 Award BIOS Setup Utility Onboard Primary PCI IDE and Onboard Secondary PCI IDE These categories allow you to enable or disable the primary and secondary IDE controller. The default is Enabled. Select Disabled if you want to add a different hard drive controller. IDE Prefetch Mode This allows data and addresses to be stored in the internal buffer of the chip, thus reducing access time.
  • Page 52 Award BIOS Setup Utility Auto The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for you. Disabled The BIOS will not detect these categories. USB Controller We recommend that you leave this field in its default setting - Enabled. USB Keyboard Support By default, this field is Disabled.
  • Page 53 Award BIOS Setup Utility I I I I I R Duplex Mode Half Data is completely transmitted before receiving data. Full Transmits and receives data simultaneously. Use IR Pins Set this field according to the IR pins of your IrDA peripheral/ device.

  • Page 54: Supervisor Password

    Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.9 Supervisor Password If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System” option selected in the BIOS Features Setup. If you want to protect access to setup only, but not your system, set a supervisor’s password with the “Setup”...

  • Page 55: Ide Hdd Auto Detection

    Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.11 IDE HDD Auto Detection Use this option to detect the parameters for the hard disk drives installed in your system. These parameters will then be automatically entered into the "Standard CMOS Setup". The IDE HDD Auto Detection screen displays the following categories of information: Size, Cylinders, Heads, Precomp, LandZone, Sectors and Mode.

  • Page 56: Save & Exit Setup

    Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.12 Save & Exit Setup When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup” and press <Enter>. The message below will appear: Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? N Type “Y” and press <Enter>. The modifications you have made will be written into the CMOS memory, and the system will reboot.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares

    Supported Softwares Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares 4.1 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) The system board comes with a DMI built into the BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is designed to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems easier. With DMI, a network administrator or MIS engineer can remotely access some information about a particular computer system without physically going to it.

  • Page 58: Supported Softwares

    Supported Softwares 4.1.2 Using the DMI Utility Award DMI Configuration Utility Copyright Award Software Inc, 1996 [Edit DMI] [Add DMI] [Load DMI File] [Save DMI File]      BIOS *** BIOS Auto Detect ***      System Enclosure/Chassis Type : BIOS Information...

  • Page 59: Add Dmi

    Supported Softwares Add DMI 1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Add DMI menu. 2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to add by using the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys, then press <Enter>. 3.

  • Page 60: System Health Monitor Utility

    Supported Softwares 4.2 System Health Monitor Utility The system board comes with a System Health Monitor utility. This utility shows the current temperature of the processor, power voltages, and CPU/Chassis fan speed. The utility also allows you to manually set the range of the processor’s temperature, power voltages, and CPU/Chassis fan speed.

  • Page 61: Drivers

    Supported Softwares Important: Once the utility is installed, the system will ignore the settings in the “System Health Monitor” field of the Chipset Features Setup.   If you are using Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0, you may select between using the utility and the Chipset Features Setup. For other operating systems, you may only use the Chipset Features Setup.

  • Page 62: Appendix A - Watchdog Timer

    System Error Message Appendix A - Watchdog Timer A.1 Using the Watchdog Timer Function The following are the parameters for enabling or disabling the Watchdog Timer function when using ASSEMBLY or GWBASIC appli- cations. When enabled, the application accesses read port 443 (HEX). When disabled, it accesses read port 43 (HEX).

  • Page 63: Appendix B - Identifying Processors

    Identifying Processors Appendix B - Identifying Processors B.1 Intel Processors SXXXX/RSS R (voltage range) V for VRE voltage range S for Standard voltage range SXXXX/KLM K = V for VRE voltage range, S for Standard voltage range L = M for min valid MD timings, S for min valid standard timings M = U is not tested for DP, S is tested for DP, UP and MP B.2 Cyrix Processors...

  • Page 64: Ibm Processors

    Identifying Processors B.3 IBM Processor 2.5x 83MHz-2.9V CORE 6x86MX-PR266 P-rating Processor Core Product clock name voltage speed B.4 AMD Processors AMD-K6-233ANR K6 = Processor core 233 = Performance rating A = Package type: Type A = CPGA B = Operating voltage: N: 3.1V-3.3V (core)/3.135V-3.6V (I/O) L: 2.755V-3.045V (core)/3.135V-3.6V (I/O) X = Case temperature...

  • Page 65: Idt Processors

    Identifying Processors B.5 IDT Processors C6-PSME200GA Product Processor clock speed name 3.52Vcc (66MHz clock) Processor External system bus clock voltage WinChip2-233 Product Processor name clock speed 3.5 X 66MHz Clock Frequency External system ratio bus clock...

  • Page 66: Appendix C - System Error Message

    System Error Message Appendix C - System Error Message When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom.
  • Page 67 System Error Message setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) Unable to reset floppy subsystem. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) Floppy type mismatch.

  • Page 68: Appendix D - Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Appendix D - Troubleshooting D.1 Troubleshooting Checklist This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficiently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes.

  • Page 69: Power Supply

    Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display. 3.

  • Page 70: Hard Drive

    Troubleshooting Hard Drive Hard disk failure. 1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS. 2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is configured as Slave.

  • Page 71: Serial Port

    Troubleshooting Serial Port The serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or is outputting garbled characters. 1. Make sure that the serial device’s power is turned on and that the device is on-line. 2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer.

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