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CX6 Motherboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction of CX6 Features 1-1. Features of this Motherboard 1-2. Specifications 1-3. Layout Diagram 1-4. The System Block Diagram Chapter 2. Installing the Motherboard 2-1. Installing the Motherboard to the Chassis 2-2. Installation of the Pentium II/III CPU 2-3. Installing System Memory 2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches Chapter 3. Introduction of The BIOS 3-1. CPU Soft Menu™ II 3-2. Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu 3-3.
Appendix A Intel INF Installation Utility for Windows® 98 SE Appendix B Installing the Audio Driver for Windows® 98 SE Appendix C Installing the Audio Drivers for the Windows® NT Appendix D BIOS Flashing User Instructions Appendix E Installing the HighPoint XStore Pro Utility Appendix F Hardware Monitoring Function (Installing the Winbond Hardware Doctor Utility) Appendix G Installation Guide for Suspend to RAM Appendix H Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Appendix I How to Get Technical Su
Introduction of CX6 Features 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction of CX6 Features 1-1.Features of this Motherboard This motherboard is designed for the new generation of CPUs. It supports the Intel SLOT1 structure (Pentium II/III processor), up to 1GB of memory, super I/O, and Green PC functions. The motherboard provides high performance for server systems and meets the requirements for future multimedia desktop systems.
1-2 ➠ ➠ ➠ ➠ ➠ ➠ ➠ ➠ ➠ ➠ Chapter1 Supports the Katmai and Coppermine processors at 100/133MHz for Slot 1 Supports an IOQ (In-Order Queue) depth of 6 GTL+ host bus supporting 32-bit host addressing Single Direct Rambus channel optimized for 300, 356 and 400 MHz operation 1GB DRAM supported with 256Mbit memory technology AGP 2.
Introduction of CX6 Features 1-3 scalable Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) motherboard riser board and interface, which supports both audio and modem functions. The specification's main objective is to reduce the baseline implementation cost of audio and modem functionality. In accordance with PC user's demands for feature-rich PCs, combined with the industry's current trend towards lower cost PCs, all of theses functions are built into the motherboard.
1-4 Chapter1 DRAM synchronization has set the stage for system designers to move from a 66MHz to a 100 MHz system bus, partially closing the speed gap between processor and memory. But even as engineering teams wrestle with this design challenge, microprocessors are advancing to speeds of 300MHz, 400MHz, and beyond. Memory technologists are now developing new DRAM architectures that are expected to be fast enough to unleash the power of tomorrow's processors.
Introduction of CX6 Features 1-5 Ultra DMA/66 The CX6 supports Ultra ATA/66 IDE devices. Ultra ATA/66 is the new standard for IDE devices. It enhances existing Ultra ATA/33 technology by increasing both performance and data integrity. This new high-speed interface doubles the Ultra ATA/33 burst data transfer rate to 66.6 Mbytes/sec. The result is maximum disc performance using the current PCI local bus environment.
1-6 Chapter1 1-2. Specifications 1. CPU # # # # # Supports Intel Pentium® III Coppermine with 128/256K Supports Intel Pentium® III Katmai Supports Intel Pentium III 450 ~ 800 MHz Processor cartridge. Supports Intel Pentium II 350 ~ 450 MHz Processor cartridge. Supports 100 and 133MHz CPU external clock speeds 2.
Introduction of CX6 Features 1-7 # Programmable Power Down Mode # Supports EAPD (External Amplifier Power Down) # Power Supplies: Analog 5.0V, Digital 3.3V 5. System BIOS # # # # # # CPU SOFT MENU™ II, can easily set the processor parameters AWARD BIOS Supports Plug-and-Play (PnP) Supports Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) Supports Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Year 2000 compliant 6.
1-8 Chapter1 $ Supports Wake On LAN, Keyboard or Mouse, but your ATX power supply 5V standby power must be able to provide at least a 720mA current capacity. Otherwise, you may fail to boot up the system % Specifications and information contained in this manual are subject to change without notice. % All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Introduction of CX6 Features 1-9 1-3. Layout Diagram Figure 1-1.
1-10 Chapter1 1-4. The System Block Diagram Figure 1-2.
Installing the Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2. Installing the Motherboard This CX6 motherboard not only provides all standard equipment for classic personal computers, but also provides great flexibility for meeting future upgrade demands. This chapter will introduce step by step all the standard equipment and will also present, as completely as possible, future upgrade capabilities. This motherboard is able to support all Intel Pentium II/III processors and Intel Celeron processor now on the market.
2-2 Chapter2 2-1. Installing the Motherboard to the Chassis Most computer chassis will have a base on which there will be many mounting holes that allows the motherboard to be securely attached and at the same time, prevents short circuits.
Installing the Motherboard 2-3 Note If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don’t line up with the holes on the base and there are no slots to attach the spacers, don’t worry, you can still attach the spacers to the mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion of spacers (the spacer may be a little hard to cut off, so be careful of your hands). In this way you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short circuits.
2-4 Chapter2 2-3. Installing System Memory The memory module for the Camino chipset is different from conventional DIMM. It is called RIMM (Rambus In-line Memory Module). The RIMM conforms to the standard DIMM form factor, but it is not pin-compatible. Its architecture is based on the electrical requirements of the DRC (Direct Rambus Channel) high-speed bus operating at a clock rate of 400MHz which enables a data rate of 800MHz because data is clocked on both clock edges.
Installing the Motherboard Fig. 2-3 Direct RDRAM module 2-5 Unlike installing SIMMs, RIMMs may be "snapped" directly into the socket. Note: Certain RIMM sockets have minor physical differences. If your module doesn't seem to fit, please do not force it into the socket as you may damage your memory module or RIMM socket. Fig. 2-4 Continuity module The following procedure will show you how to install a RIMM module into a RIMM socket. Step 1.
2-6 Chapter2 Note When you install a RIMM module fully into the RIMM socket, the eject tab should be locked into the RIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention on the both sides.
Installing the Motherboard 2-7 2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches Inside the case of any computer several cables and plugs have to be connected. These cables and plugs are usually connected one-by-one to connectors located on the motherboard. You need to carefully pay attention to any connection orientation the cables may have and, if any, notice the position of the first pin of the connector. In the explanations that follow, we will describe the significance of the first pin.
2-8 Chapter2 ATX: ATX Power Input Connector Caution If the power supply connectors are not properly attached to the ATX power supply, the power supply or add-on cards may be damaged. Attach the connector from the power supply to the ATX connector here. Remember you have to push the connector from the ATX power supply firmly to the end with the ATX connector, insuring that you have a good connection.
Installing the Motherboard 2-9 IRCIR1: IR Header (Infrared) There is a specific orientation for pins 1 through 5, attach the connector from the IR KIT or IR device to the IRCIR1 header. This motherboard supports standard IR transfer rates. Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation WOM1: Wake On Modem Header If you have an internal modem adapter that supports this feature, then you can connect the specific cable from the internal modem adapter to this header.
2-10 Chapter2 SMB: System Management Bus Connector This connector is reserved for system management bus (SMBus). The SMBus is a specific implementation of an I2C bus. I2C is a multi-master bus, which means that multiple chips can be connected to the same bus and each one can act as a master by initiating a data transfer. If more than one master simultaneously tries to control the bus, an arbitration procedure decides which master gets priority.
Installing the Motherboard 2-11 JP2 Jpmper This jumper is reserved for boot failure. JP5 Jumper This jumper lets you select the CODEC mode on the AMR card. When pin 1 and pin 2 jumpers are shorted (default), the CODEC on the AMR card is set to secondary mode. If pin 2 and pin 3 jumpers are shorted, the onboard audio CODEC is disabled and CODEC on the AMR card is set to primary mode. S5 Header This jumper is reserved for installing light sensor.
2-12 Chapter2 LED1: Standby LED This LED is called the Stand-By LED. It shows if the motherboard is in the power on state, or is fully powered down. If this LED light is on, that means your motherboard is not fully powered down. You can't disassemble any components, add-on cards, CPU, or RAM modules in this state. You have to fully check and shutdown the system power, before this LED will turn off. Only then can you disassemble any components, add-on cards, CPU, or RAM module.
Installing the Motherboard Normal Operation (Default) 2-13 Discharge CMOS Figure 2-7. CCMOS1 jumper setting Note Before you clear the CMOS, you have to turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power). Otherwise, your system may work abnormally or malfunction. PN1 and PN2 Headers PN1 and PN2 are for switches and indicators for the chassis’s front panel, there are several functions that come from these two headers.
2-14 Chapter2 PN1 (Pin 6-7): HDD LED Header Attach the cable from the case’s front panel HDD LED to this header. If you install it in the wrong direction, the LED light will not illuminate correctly. Note: Watch the HDD LED pin position and the orientation. PN1 (Pin 8-9): Power on Switch Header Attach the cable from the case’s front panel power switch to this header.
Installing the Motherboard 2-15 PN2 (Pin 9-10): Suspend LED Header Insert the two-threaded suspend LED cable into pin 9 and pin 10. If you install it in the wrong direction, the LED light will not illuminate correctly. Note: Watch the HDD LED pin position and the orientation. For the PN1 and PN2 pin’s count-name list, please refer to table 2-2. Table 2-2.
2-16 Chapter2 connection of two floppy disk drives. After connecting the single end to the FDC1, connect the two connectors on the other end to the floppy disk drives. In general, people only install one floppy disk drive on their computer system. Note A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. You need to align the wire pin 1 to the FDC1 connector pin 1, then insert the wire connector into the FDC1 connector.
Installing the Motherboard 2-17 Note #The Master or Slave status of the hard disk drive is set on the hard disk itself. Please refer to the hard disk drive user’s manual. #A red mark on a wire typically designates the location of pin 1. You need to align the wire pin 1 to the IDE connector pin 1, then insert the wire connector into the IDE connector. The CX6 supports the Ultra ATA/66 (Also known as Ultra DMA/66) specification.
2-18 Chapter2 Ultra ATA/66 protocol and commands are designed to be compatible with existing ATA (IDE) devices and systems. Although a new 40-pin, 80-conductor cable is required for Ultra ATA/66, the chip set pin connector remains the same at 40. Hard drives that support Ultra ATA/66 also support Ultra ATA/33 and legacy ATA (IDE) specifications. There are four requirements for attaining Ultra ATA/66: *The drive must support Ultra ATA/66.
Installing the Motherboard 2-19 Figure 2-12. CX6 back panel connectors Figure 2-12 shows the CX6 back panel connectors, these connectors are for connection to outside devices to the motherboard. We will describe which devices will attach to these connectors below. KM1 Lower: PS/2 Keyboard Connector Attach a PS/2 keyboard connector to this 6pin Din-connector.
2-20 Chapter2 Serial Port COM1 and COM2 Connector This motherboard provides two COM ports, you can connect an external modem, mouse or other devices that support this communication protocol. Parallel Port Connector This parallel port is also called an “LPT” port, because it usually connects to the printer. You can connect other devices that support this communication protocol, like a scanner, M.O. drive, etc.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-1 Chapter 3. Introduction of The BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a FWH (Firmware Hub) chip on the motherboard. This program will not be lost when you turn the computer off. This program is also referred to as the “boot” program. It is the only channel for the hardware circuit to communicate with the operating system.
3-2 Chapter3 Note * To improve stability and functions, BIOSes are constantly improving, therefore; the BIOS screens in this chapter may not fully match your current BIOS screen. + All default setting is use the Load Optimized Defaults settings. If you use the Load Fail-Safe Defaults, some items default values will be changed. Figure 3-1. CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen Shot This motherboard uses a totally different operating interface so the Award BIOS screens are different than in other versions.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-3 # Press F5 to reset current screen settings to their Setup Default values. # Press F6 to return to the Fail-Safe Default setting i.e. if you use the wrong settings causing a system boot failure, use this function key to quickly return to the system default settings. # Press F7 to quickly set the system to the Optimized Defaults setting. In some setup menu screens, you can see the scroll bar on the right side of the window.
3-4 Chapter3 3-1. CPU Soft Menu™ II The CPU can be setup through a programmable switch (CPU SOFT MENU™ II), that replaces the traditional manual hardware configuration. This feature allows the user to more easily complete the installation procedures. You can install the CPU without configuring any jumpers or switches. The CPU must be setup according its specifications. Figure 3-2.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-5 User defined external clock and multiplier factor: ➤ User Defined: When you choose the User Define, you will bw able to set the following five items. &&&& Warning &&&& The wrong settings of the multiplier and external clock in certain circumstances may cause CPU damage.
3-6 Chapter3 have to be aware that if you set the L2 cache speed too fast, it will cause the L2 cache to fail. If the L2 cache fails it will cease to run until you reset the value, but the processor and L1 cache will still function, just not as well. To make sure your L2 cache functions properly please choose an appropriate setting. The default setting is Default. ✏ Speed Error Hold: The default setting is Enabled.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-7 Attention After setting up the parameters and leaving the BIOS SETUP, and having verified that the system can be booted, do not press the Reset button or turn off the power supply. Otherwise the BIOS will not read correctly, the parameters will fail and you must enter SOFT MENU™ II again to set up the parameters all over again. CPU Power Supply: This option allows you to switch between CPU default and User Define voltages.
3-8 Chapter3 3-2. Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu This contains the basic configuration parameters of the BIOS. These parameters include date, hour, VGA card, FDD and HDD settings. Figure 3-3. Standard CMOS Setup Screen Shot Date (mm:dd:yy): You can set the date in this item: month (mm), date (dd) and year (yy). Time (hh:mm:ss): You can set the time in this item: hour (hh), minute (mm) and second (ss).
Introduction of the BIOS 3-9 Figure 3-4. IDE Primary Master Setup Screen Shot IDE HDD Auto-Detection: Press the Enter key for the BIOS to auto detect all detailed parameters of the hard disk drivers (HDD). If auto detection is successful, the correct values will be shown in the remaining items of this menu. Note * A new IDE HDD must be first formatted, otherwise it can not read/write. The basic step in using a HDD is to make a HDD low-level format, then run FDISK, and then FORMAT the drive.
3-10 Chapter3 Access Mode: Since old operating systems were only able to support HDDs with capacities no bigger than 528MB, any hard disk with more than 528MB was unusable. AWARD BIOS features a solution to this problem: you can, according to your operating system, choose four operating modes: NORMAL . LBA . LARGE .Auto. The HDD auto detection option in the sub-menu will automatically detect the parameters of your hard disk and the mode supported.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-11 Note All the items below are available when you set the item Primary IDE Master to Manual. Cylinder: When disks are placed directly above one another along the shaft, the circular vertical "slice" consisting of all the tracks located in a particular position is called a cylinder. You can set the number of cylinders for a HDD. The minimum number you can enter is 0, the maximum number you can enter is 65536.
3-12 Chapter3 Floppy 3 Mode Support: Four options are available: Disabled . Driver A . Driver B . Both. The default setting is Disabled. 3 Mode floppy disk drives (FDD) are 3 1/2” drives used in Japanese computer systems. If you need to access data stored in this kind of floppy, you must select this mode, and of course you must have a 3 Mode floppy drive. Video: You can select the VGA modes for your video adapter, four options are available: EGA/VGA . CGA 40 . CGA 80 . MONO.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-13 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Setup Menu In each item, you can press at any time to display all the options for this item. Attention Advanced BIOS Features Setup Menu has already been set for maximum operation. If you do not really understand each of the options in this menu, we recommend you use the default values. Figure 3-5. Advanced BIOS Features Setup Virus Warning: This item can be set to Enabled or Disabled, the default setting being Disabled.
3-14 Chapter3 feature. The default setting is Enabled. CPU Level 2 Cache: This item is used to enable or to disable the CPU level 2 cache. When the external cache is enable, it will speed up memory access, and the system works faster. The default setting is Enabled. CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking: This item is used to enable or to disable the CPU level 2 cache ECC checking function. The default setting is Enabled.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-15 Boot Other Device: Two options are available: Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. This setting allows the BIOS to try three kinds of boot devices that set from the above three items. Swap Floppy Drive: This item can be set as Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Disabled. When this feature is enabled, you don’t need to open the computer case to swap the position of floppy disk drive connectors.
3-16 Chapter3 . 15 . 20 . 24 . 30 . Back to 6. The default setting is 30. Typematic Delay (Msec): When you press a key continuously, if you exceed the delay you have set here, the keyboard will automatically repeat the keystroke according to a certain rate (Unit: milliseconds). Four options are available: 250 . 500 . 750 . 1000 . Back to 250. The default setting is 250. Security Option: This option can be set to System or Setup. The default setting is Setup.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-17 Report No FDD For WIN 95: When using Windows® 95 without a floppy drive, please set this item to Yes. Otherwise, set it to No. The default setting is No. Delay IDE Initial (Sec): This item is used to support some old models or special types of hard disks or CD-ROMs. They may need a longer amount of time to initialize and prepare for activation. Since the BIOS may not detect those kinds of devices during system booting. You can adjust the value to fit such devices.
3-18 Chapter3 3-4. Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu The Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu is used to modify the contents of the buffers in the chipset on the motherboard. Since the parameters of the buffers are closely related to hardware, if the setup is not correct or is false, the motherboard will become unstable or you will not be able to boot up. If you don’t know the hardware very well, use default values (i.e. use the Load Optimized Defaults option).
Introduction of the BIOS 3-19 When you set the CPU external frequency to 133MHz, you can only choose 356MHz or 400Mhz. SDRAM CAS Latency Time: Three options are available: 2, 3 and Auto. The default setting is Auto. You can select SDRAM CAS (Column Address Strobe) latency time according your SDRAM specification. RDRAM Device Napdown This item lets you set the power management for RIMM. Two options are available: Enabled and Disabled.
3-20 Chapter3 Memory Hole At 15M-16M: Two options are available: Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Disabled. This option is used to reserve the memory block 15M-16M for ISA adapter ROM. Some special peripherals need to use a memory block located between 15M and 16M, and this memory block has a size of 1M. We recommend that you disable this option. Delayed Transaction: Two options are available: Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Disabled. Set the option to enabled or disabled PCI 2.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-21 3-5. Integrated Peripherals In this menu, you can change the onboard I/O device and other hardware peripheral settings. Figure 3-7. Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE-1 Controller: The onboard IDE 1 controller can be set as Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. If you choose Disabled, it will effect the settings of four items not available.
3-22 Chapter3 (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. In Auto mode (default setting), the system automatically determines the best mode for each device. Master/Slave Drive Ultra DMA: Two options are available: Auto and Disabled. The default setting is Auto.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-23 AC97 Audio: Two options are available: Auto and Disabled. The default setting is Auto. If you set it to Enabled, it will allow the BIOS to detect audio device you use. If an audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller (810 chipset family) will be able to support it. If you want to use the other audio adapter card to connect the audio connectors, please set this item to Disabled. AC97 Modem: Two options are available: Auto and Disabled. The default setting is Auto.
3-24 Chapter3 ✏ Keyboard 98: If you are using Windows® 98 and you have a keyboard that is designed for the Windows® 98 operating system. You can enable this item, and use your keyboard wake up key to wake up your computer. ✏ Hot Key Power On: There are twelve options are available, Ctrl-F1 to Ctrl-F12. You can select this item and using the Ctrl plus the one of each function key (F1 to F12) to power on the computer. The default setting is Ctrl-F1.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-25 ✏ Duplex Mode Select: Two options are available: Full and Half. The default setting is Full. This item is lets you choose the operation mode for your IR KIT. Some IR device only can work at half duplex mode. Refer to your IR KIT user's guide to find out which setting is correct. ✏ Use IR Pins: Two options are available: RxD2, TxD2 and IR-Rx2Tx2. The default setting is IRRx2Tx2. If you choose RxD2, TxD2, your motherboard must support a COM port IR KIT connection.
3-26 Chapter3 Midi Port Address: Three options are available: Disabled . 330 . 300 . 290. The default setting is 330. This item sets the address of the onboard midi port connector. Midi Port IRQ: Two options are available: 5 . 10. The default setting is 10. This item sets the IRQ of the onboard midi port connector. If you choose disable the Midi Port Address, then this field is not available.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-27 3-6. Power Management Setup Menu The difference between Green PCs and traditional computers is that Green PCs have a power management feature. With this feature, when the computer is powered on but inactive, the power consumption is reduced in order to save energy. When the computer operates normally, it is in Normal mode.
3-28 Chapter3 2. Use the arrow keys to go to the item you want to configure. To change the settings, use ,,- and Enter key. 3. After you have configured the power management feature, press Esc to go back to the Main Menu. We are now going to briefly explain the options in this menu: ACPI Function (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface): ACPI gives the operating system direct control over the power management and Plug and Play functions of a computer.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-29 System States and Power States Under ACPI, the operating system directs all system and device power state transitions. The operating system puts devices in and out of low-power states based on user preferences and knowledge of how devices are being used by applications. Devices that are not being used can be turned off. The operating system uses information from applications and user settings to put the system as a whole into a low-power state.
3-30 Chapter3 # Dynamic RAM context is maintained. # Power Resources are in a state compatible with the system S1 state. All Power Resources that supply a System Level reference of S0 are in the OFF state. # Devices states are compatible with the current Power Resource states. Only devices which solely reference Power Resources which are in the ON state for a given device state can be in that device state. In all other cases, the device is in the D3 (off) state.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-31 Power Management: This item allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving and is directly related to the following modes: 1. Suspend Mode 2. HDD Power Down There are three options for power management, three of which have fixed mode settings: ➤ User Define “User Define” defines the delay for accessing the power modes. Suspend Mode: Disabled . 1 Min . 2 Min . 4 Min . 8 Min . 12 Min . 20 Min . 30 Min . 40 Min . 1 Hour. The default setting is Disabled.
3-32 Chapter3 V/H SYNC + Blank: This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer. Initial display power management signaling. DPMS: Video Off In Suspend: Two options are available: Yes or No. The default setting is Yes. This item determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. Suspend Type: Two options are available: Stop Grant and PwrOn Suspend. The default setting is Stop Grant.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-33 Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN: Two options are available: Instant-Off and Delay 4 Sec.. The default setting is Instant-Off. Pressing the power button for more than four seconds forces the system to enter the Soft-Off state when the system has "hung". Wake-Up by PCI card: Two options are available: Enabled and Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. This item can let you wake-up your computer by PCI devices.
3-34 Chapter3 time counting. ➤ Primary IDE 0 / Primary IDE 1: Two options are available: Enabled and Disabled. The default setting is Disabled. If any primary IDE master/slave I/O activity occurs, it will cause the computer to re-count the time elapsed. ➤ Secondary IDE 0 / Secondary 1: Two options are available: Enabled and Disabled. Default setting is Disabled. If any secondary IDE master/slave I/O activity occurs, it will cause the computer to re-count the time elapsed.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-35 3-7. 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 the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. Figure 3-9.
3-36 Chapter3 Resources Controlled By: Two options are available: Auto(ESCD) and Manual. Default setting is Auto(ESCD). When the setting is Auto(ESCD), the IRQ Resources can not be changed. When resources are controlled manually, the IRQ Resources can then be changed. The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically configure all of the boot and PnP compatible devices. If you select Auto (ESCD), The IRQ Resources item will be disabled as the BIOS automatically assigns them.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-37 PIRQ_0~PIRQ3: Eleven options are available: Auto, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15. Default setting is Auto. This item allows the system to automatically specify the IRQ number for the device installed on PCI slots. Which means, the system can specify the fixed IRQ number for the device installed on the PCI slots (PCI slot 1 to PCI slot 5). This is a useful function when you want to fix the IRQ for a specific device.
3-38 Chapter3 3-8. PC Health Status You can set the warning and shutdown temperatures for your computer system, and you can check the fan speeds and power supply voltages of your computer system. The features are useful for monitoring all the important parameters within your computer system. We call it the PC Health Status. Figure 3-11.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-39 The following items list the voltage states of the system power. It is also unchangeable. Note The hardware monitoring features for temperatures, fans and voltages will occupy the I/O address from 294H to 297H. If you have a network adapter, sound card or other add-on cards that might use those I/O addresses, please adjust your add-on card I/O address, to avoid the use of those addresses.
3-40 Chapter3 3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 3-12. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Screen Shot When you press on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? N Pressing ‘Y’ loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 3-10. Load Optimized Defaults Figure 3-13.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-41 When you press on this item you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? N Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations. 3-11. Set Password This option allows you to set a password required to start the system (System) or to access to the BIOS (Setup).
3-42 Chapter3 3-12. Save & Exit Setup Figure 3-14. Save & Exit Setup Screen Shot Pressing on this item asks for confirmation: Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Pressing “Y” stores the selections made in the menus in CMOS - a special section of memory that stays on after you turn your system off. The next time you boot your computer, the BIOS configures your system according to the Setup selections stored in CMOS. After saving the values the system is restarted again.
Introduction of the BIOS 3-43 3-13. Exit Without Saving Figure 3-15. Exit Without Saving Screen Shot Pressing on this item asks for confirmation: Quit without saving (Y/N)? Y This allows you to exit Setup without storing in CMOS any change. The previous selections remain in effect. This exits the Setup utility and restarts your computer.
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IDE & USB Drivers Installation for Windows® 98 SE A-1 Appendix A Intel INF Installation Utility for Windows® 98 SE After you’ve installed Windows® 98, you need to install the Intel INF Installation Utility. We will tell you step by step in the following section how to do this. Notice You have to install the Intel INF Installation Utility before you install the VGA and audio drivers. Please insert the CX6 CD-Title into your CD-ROM drive. It should execute the program automatically.
A-2 Appendix A This screen will show you the Readme.txt information of this INF installation utility. When you have read it all, click "Next". When installation is complete, the installer will ask you to restart your computer. We suggestion you click "Yes" to restart your computer to finish the system INF updating. When your computer system restarts, will see Windows® 98 SE starts the updating process and several new hardware devices will be found and updated.
Installing the Audio Driver for Windows® 98 SE B-1 Appendix B Installing the Audio Driver for Windows® 98 SE We will show you how to install the audio drivers for Windows® 98 SE operating system. Please enter Control Panel, then check System Properties . Device Manager . Other Devices. Your system should now show "？ ？PCI Multimedia Audio Device". Select it and then click “Properties.” Select “Driver” and then click “Update Driver.” Click “Next.
B-2 Appendix B Select “Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now. (Recommended)”, and then click “Next.” Select “Specify a Location” and then type “D:\Drivers\YMF752\WIN9X” in the text box. (D is your CD-ROM drive letter) Click “Next.” Click “Next.” Click “Finish.
Installing the Audio Driver for Windows® 98 SE B-3 Once Windows has restarted, go to "System Properties" to double check. You should find the "？PCI Multimedia Audio Device" has disappeared, and Yamaha AC-XG audio Codec is there instead.
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Installing the Audio Drivers for the Windows® NT C-1 Appendix C Installing the Audio Drivers for the Windows® NT In this section we will show you how to install the audio drives to your Windows® NT 4.0 Server/Workstation operating system. All screen shot are from Windows® NT 4.0 Workstation version. Before you install the audio drivers, please install Windows® NT 4.0 Service Pack 4 (or the latest version) first. Then you can install the audio drivers.
C-2 Appendix C You have to specify and manually type the path of driver location. We’ve put the audio drivers under the "DRIVERS\YMF752\ NT4.0". The code name of the CD-ROM drive will depend on how many devices installed on your computer system. Here it is shown as D:\. When Windows finds the driver you can choose the item "YAMAHA AC-XG Driver" and click "OK" button. Click “OK.” The screen shows the "System Setting Change" message. You need to restart your computer to complete the updating process.
BIOS Flashing User Instructions D-1 Appendix D BIOS Flashing User Instructions When your motherboard needs to be upgraded with new features or some compatibility problems in the BIOS need to be fixed, you will need to use this BIOS flash utility. This utility is provided by Award Software makes it easy to flash by yourself. However, please read all the information in this section before flashing.
D-2 Appendix D Figure D-2. Award Flash Memory Writer V7.52C Complete Screen Figure D-3 shows you what commands you can use for the flashing program. You need to go into the pure DOS environment and type awdflash. Figure D-3 will then appear. Figure D-3. Award Flash Memory Writer V7.
BIOS Flashing User Instructions D-3 Note D-1 The BIOS file name in the figure shown is only an example. You should check which .bin file is to be used with your motherboard. Don’t flash with the wrong .bin file otherwise you may cause system malfunctions. Even the same model BIOS, according to their release dates and which problems have been fixed, have different .bin names. Please read the BIOS file description before you download it.
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Installing HighPoint XStore Pro Utility E-1 Appendix E Installing the HighPoint XStore Pro Utility We provide a useful and powerful utility on our product package, HighPoint XStore Pro. What does XStore do? The XStore Pro is a hard disk enhancement utility which improves system performance. The basic concept is to use a read-ahead caching algorithm to improve hard disk performance.
E-2 Appendix E 2. This Windows® 95/98 driver does not support CD-ROM Changers. If you have an ATAPI CD-ROM Changer installed in your system, please do not install this driver! 3. We have found that the Windows® 95 OSR2/Windows® 98 version fails to load the driver on some systems using the Bus Master chipset after you install and restart the system. The following step could solve this problem if it happens: (1) Go to My Computer and double click Control Panel.
Installing HighPoint XStore Pro Utility E-3 have a floppy diskette instead of the CD-ROM, just insert the diskette and run the Setup.exe file to start installation. Step 1: In Windows® 95/98, place the CD-ROM into the computer. The main menu will show up. Click the HighPoint XStore Pro Install button and you will see the XStore Pro installer preparing the InstallShield® Wizard. When it is done, the Welcome screen will appear. Step 2: Press the “Next” key, You will see the screen at left.
E-4 Appendix E Step 3: Press the “Next” key, You will see the license screen. Step 4: Press “Yes” to continue. Step 5: When the installation process is done, you will see the screen below. This screen will show up only when you install both XStore Pro and CD Xpress. If you want to see the ReadMe file, you can click on the circle.
Installing HighPoint XStore Pro Utility E-5 Step 6: Choose the “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” Button. Then system will restart. Or you can choose the “No, I will restart my computer later”. Note You must restart your computer after installing the XStore Pro utility. Otherwise, the software may not work properly.
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Hardware Monitoring Function F-1 Appendix F Hardware Monitoring Function (Installing the Winbond Hardware Doctor Utility) Winbond Hardware Doctor is a self-diagnostic system for PCs and must be used with the Winbond chipset: W83627HF IC series products. It protects PC hardware by monitoring several critical items including power supply voltages, CPU & system fan speeds and CPU and system temperatures. These items are important for the operation of the system.
F-2 Appendix F Step 3. You can specify the program install path by clicking the “Change Directory” button. Or if you want to use the default path, click the icon to continue the install process. Now the screen will show you the percentage of installation progress. Step 4. When the process is finished, click the “OK” button. Step 5. Go to the Windows toolbar and click the “Start” button. Then choose the “program” . “HWDoctor” (See the arrow mark on figure below).
Hardware Monitoring Function F-3 Step 6. This screen will appear. You will see voltages, fan speeds and temperature readings as well. If any item readings are critical or over their limitations, the reading will turn red. Also, a pop-up window will appear to warn you the system has a problem! The figure below shows the warning message window. You can ignore the warning message of the item, but it will pop up again when an error of the same item reoccurs.
F-4 Appendix F Please pay attention to two things when you want to make any changes to the “Configuration” option. Firstly, you have to make sure your new setting is in the proper range. Secondly, after you finished the configuration, you have to save it. Otherwise, the program will start with the default value the next time. If you encounter any problems or have any questions about the software settings and adjustments, please use the Winbond hardware doctor on-line help.
The Installation Guide for Suspend to RAM G-1 Appendix G Installation Guide for Suspend to RAM Suspend To RAM (STR) is a cost-effective, optimal implementation of the ACPI 1.0 specification. The ACPI specification defines the S3 sleep state, in which all system context is lost except system memory. CPU, cache, and chip set context are lost in this state. Hardware maintains memory context and restores some CPU and L2 configuration context.
G-2 Appendix G After these items show up, you can go to the next step for the STR function setting. 0 How to use the STR function: There are two ways to put your system into STR mode: Method 1: Select “Stand by” in the “Shut Down Windows” area. Step 1: Click “Star” in the Windows Tools Bar, and then select “Shut Down…” Step 2: Select “Stand by”, and then click “OK”.
The Installation Guide for Suspend to RAM G-3 Method 2: Define the case “Power” button to initiate STR sleep Mode Step 1: Open “Control Panel”, and then enter “Power Management”. Step 2: Select “Advanced”, and then set the “Power Buttons” to “Standby”. Step 3: Restart your computer to put these settings into effect. Now you will only need to press the “Power” button on the front panel of the chassis when you want to put your computer into STR sleep mode.
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Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) H-1 Appendix H Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) If you have a problem during operation and in order to help our technical support personnel to quickly find out what the problem of your motherboard is and to give you the answers you need, before filling in the technical support form, eliminate any peripheral that is not related to the problem, and indicate on the form, the system’s peripherals.
H-2 Appendix H line that loads the Sound Card Driver, add a remark REM, in order to disable the Sound Card Driver. See the example below. CONFIG.SYS: DEVICE=C:\DOS\HIMEM.SYS DEVICE=C:\DOS\EMM386.EXE HIGHSCAN DOS=HIGH, UMB FILES=40 BUFFERS=36 REM DEVICEHIGH=C:\PLUGPLAY\DWCFGMG.SYS LASTDRIVE=Z Restart the system. If the system starts and does not reset, you can be sure that the problem is due to the Sound Card Driver.
Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) H-3 4. DRIVER REV: Note the driver version number indicated on the DEVICE DRIVER disk (if have) as “Release *.**”.
H-4 Appendix H 5*. OS/APPLICATION: Indicate the operating system and applications your are running on the system. Example: MS-DOS® 6.22, Windows® 95, Windows® NT.... 6*. CPU: Indicate the brand and the speed (MHz) of your CPU. Example:(A) In the “Brand” space, write “Intel”, in the “Specifications” space, write “ Pentium® II MMX 300MHz”。 7. HDD: Indicate the brand and specifications of your HDD(s), specify if the HDD is using 5IDE1 or 5IDE2.
Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) H-5 ' Technical Support Form 8 Phone #: Company name: 3 Contact: Model Motherboard Model No.
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How to Get Technical Support Appendix I I-1 How to Get Technical Support (From our website) http://www.abit.com.tw (In North America) http://www.abit-usa.com (In Europe) http://www.abit.nl Thank you for choosing ABIT products. ABIT sells all our products through distributors, resellers and system integrators, we have no direct sales to end-users.
I-2 Appendix I 4. Internet Newsgroups. They are a great source of information and many people there can offer help. ABIT's Internet News group, alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.abit, is an ideal forum for the public to exchange information and discuss experiences they have had with ABIT products. Many times you will see that your question has already been asked before. This is a public Internet news group and it is reserved for free discussions, Here is a list of some of the more popular ones: alt.comp.
How to Get Technical Support I-3 In North America and South America please contact: ABIT Computer (USA) Corporation 46808 Lakeview Blvd. Fremont, California 94538 U.S.A. sales@abit-usa.com technical@abit-usa.com Tel: 1-510-623-0500 Fax: 1-510-623-1092 In the UK and Ireland: ABIT Computer Corporation Ltd. Caxton Place, Caxton Way, Stevenage, Herts SG1 2UG, UK abituksales@compuserve.com abituktech@compuserve.
I-4 Appendix I ABIT Computer Corporation 3F-7, No. 79, Sec. 1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd. Hsi Chi, Taipei Hsien Taiwan, R.O.C. sales@abit.com.tw market@abit.com.tw technical@abit.com.tw Tel: 886-2-2698-1888 Fax: 886-2-2698-1811 RMA Service. If your system has been working but it just stopped, but you have not installed any new software or hardware recently, it is likely that you have a defective component. Please contact the reseller from whom you bought the product. You should be able to get RMA service there. 6.
