TI6VGA Pentium II Apollo Pro ATX Motherboard User's Manual Version 1.
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Contents Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.................................................... 1 Chapter 2 Specifications .................................................. 2 Chapter 3 Hardware Description ................................... 4 3.1 Processor ................................................................................... 6 3.2 L2 Cache ................................................................................... 6 3.3 Main Memory.......................................................
Contents 5.13 J17: Wake on LAN Connector...............................................22 5.14 J20: Front Bezel Connectors..................................................23 Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration..................................... 25 6.1 BIOS Introduction ...................................................................28 6.2 BIOS Setup ..............................................................................28 6.3 Standard CMOS Setup.......................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This manual is designed to give you information on the TI6VGA motherboard. It is divided into the following sections: • Introduction • Specifications • Hardware Description • Configuring the Motherboard • Installation • BIOS Configuration • Audio Driver Installation Guide • System Monitor Utility Checklist Please check that your package is complete and contains the items below. If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your dealer.
Chapter 2 Specifications Chapter 2 Specifications The TI6VGA is a high-performance ATX Apollo Pro motherboard with a Slot 1 connector for Pentium II processors. It offers flexibility in terms of CPU frequency and main memory type and size.
Chapter 2 Specifications BIOS Award BIOS with ISA Plug and Play (PnP) extension, DMI, bootable CD-ROM and power-management features. The BIOS is Y2K (Year 2000) compliant. Mouse Connector PS/2 type Keyboard Connector PS/2 type USB Connector 2 ports on board Win95-shut-off Allows shut-off control from within Windows 95 Onboard Audio The onboard audio consists of the Creative ES1373 Chip + AC97.
Chapter 3 Hardware Description Chapter 3 Hardware Description This chapter briefly describes each of the major features of the TI6VGA motherboard. The layout of the board in Figure 1 shows the location of the key components. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: 3.1 Processor....................................................................................6 3.2 L2 Cache....................................................................................6 3.3 Main Memory ......................
Chapter 3 Hardware Description Figure 1: Layout of the TI6VGA Motherboard Remarks: The TI6VGA comes with 3 DIMM sockets or 2 DIMM sockets with 64MB SDRAM on board.
Chapter 3 Hardware Description 3.1 Processor The TI6VGA motherboard is designed to take an Intel Pentium II processor running 233/266/300/333/350/400/450MHz or an Intel Celeron processor running 266/300/333MHz with its Slot 1 processor connector. 3.2 L2 Cache The L2 cache is integrated in the Pentium II processor. 3.3 Main Memory The TI6VGA motherboard supports three 168-pin DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) sockets to form a memory configuration from 8MB to 384MB.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Description 3.4 BIOS The BIOS on the TI6VGA motherboard provides the standard BIOS functions plus the following additional features: 1. ISA Plug and Play (PnP) Extension Unlike PCI cards that are Plug and Play, ISA cards require setting jumpers to resolve hardware conflicts. To make a computer system PnP, an ISA PnP standard is established and supported by new operating systems, such as Windows 95.
Chapter 3 Hardware Description 3.8 Interrupt Request (IRQ) Lines There is a total of 15 IRQ lines available on the motherboard. Peripheral devices use an interrupt request to notify the CPU for the service required.
Chapter 3 Hardware Description 3.11 I/O Port Address Map Each peripheral device in the system is assigned a set of I/O port addresses which also becomes the identity of the device. There is a total of 1K port address space available. The following table lists the I/O port addresses used on the motherboard.
Chapter 4 Configuring the Motherboard Chapter 4 Configuring the Motherboard The following sections describe the necessary procedures and proper jumper settings to configure the TI6VGA motherboard. For the locations of the jumpers, refer to Figure 2. 4.1 CPU Frequency Setting ........................................................... 13 4.2 Clear CMOS Select: JP6 ......................................................... 13 4.3 JP2(7-8): SDRAM Clock Select.............................................. 14 4.
Chapter 4 Configuring the Motherboard Figure 2: Jumper Location on the TI6VGA Remarks: The TI6VGA comes with 3 DIMM sockets or 2 DIMM sockets with 64MB SDRAM on board.
Chapter 4 Configuring the Motherboard 4.1 CPU Frequency Setting The TI6VGA uses jumper-free technology in configuring the processor on the motherboard. The system automatically detects the CPU bus speed, 66MHz or 100MHz and sets the multiplier, or ratio, to 3X. The BIOS (under Chipset Feature Setup) allows users to change the CPU multiplier (3X, 3.5X, 4X, 4.5X, 5X) to set the correct or desired CPU frequency. IMPORTANT NOTE: It is possible that the system will not boot if the CPU has been changed.
Chapter 4 Configuring the Motherboard 4.3 JP2(7-8): SDRAM Clock Select Use JP2(7-8) to set the SDRAM clock. If the SDRAM on board is PC-66 compatible (instead of PC-100), while your CPU bus speed is 100MHz, you have to short JP2(7-8). Failing to do so could lead to an unstable system. JP2(7-8) Setting Open Short Function Run CPU Clock Run AGP Clock 4.4 CPU Host Frequency Force Selector: JP4 The TI6VGA is able to detect the host frequency (66MHz or 100MHz) of the installed CPU.
Chapter 5 Installation Chapter 5 Installation This chapter describes the interface that the TI6VGA provides for creating a working system. Refer to Figure 3 for the location of the connectors. The following items are covered in this chapter: 5.1 I/O Connectors ........................................................................ 17 5.2 J1: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors..................... 17 5.3 J2: ATX Power Supply Connector .......................................... 18 5.
Chapter 5 Installation Figure 3: Connector Location on the TI6VGA Remarks: The TI6VGA comes with 3 DIMM sockets or 2 DIMM sockets with 64MB SDRAM on board.
Chapter 5 Installation 5.1 I/O Connectors The I/O connectors connect the TI6VGA to the most common peripherals. To attach cables to these connectors, carefully align Pin 1 of the cables to that of the connectors. Refer to Figure 4 for the location and orientation of the connectors. Figure 4: Orientation of the I/O Connector 5.2 J1: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Below are the pin-out assignments of the connectors. Signal Name Keyboard data N.C. GND 5V Keyboard clock N.
Chapter 5 Installation 5.3 J2: ATX Power Supply Connector J2 is a 20-pin ATX power supply connector. Refer to the following table for the pin out assignments. 11 1 20 10 Signal Name 3.3V -12V Ground PS-ON Ground Ground Ground -5V +5V +5V Pin # 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Pin # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Signal Name 3.3V 3.3V Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground Power good 5VSB +12V 5.4 J3: Floppy Drive Connector J3 of the TI6VGA is a 34-pin header and will support up to 2.88MB floppy drives.
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Chapter 5 Installation 5.6 J4, J6: Serial Ports The onboard serial ports of the TI6VGA, J4 and J6, are two DB-9 external connectors. The following table shows the pin-out assignments of the these connectors. J4 (COM1 ) J6 (COM2) Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name DCD, Data carrier detect 1 6 DSR, Data set ready RXD, Receive data 2 7 RTS, Request to send TXD, Transmit data 3 8 CTS, Clear to send DTR, Data terminal ready 4 9 RI, Ring indicator GND, ground 5 10 Not Used 5.
Chapter 5 Installation 5.8 J7: Game Port, Mic In/Line In/Line Out J7 consists of connectors supporting the Creative ES1373 + AC97 audio chip which include Game Port, Microphone In, Line In and Line Out. Game Port LineOut LineIn MicIn 5.9 J13, J14: CD-ROM Audio In Connectors J13 and J14 are the onboard CD-ROM audio in connectors. Below are their pin assignments. 1 2 3 4 4 3 2 1 J13 Signal Name Ground Left Ground Right Pin # 1 2 3 4 J14 Signal Name Left Ground Ground Right Pin # 1 2 3 4 5.
Chapter 5 Installation 5.11 J12: IrDA Connector This connector is used for an IrDA connector that supports infrared wireless communication. Pin # Signal Name +5V IRRX IRTX 1 +5V 2 No connect 3 Ir RX N.C. GND 4 Ground 5 Ir TX 5.12 USB1: USB Connector USB1 is the standard USB external connector consisting of two ports. USB support allows connections of up to 64 plug and play external peripherals per channel. The following table shows the pin outs of these ports.
Chapter 5 Installation 5.14 J20: Front Bezel Connectors The front bezel of the case has a control panel which provides light indication of the computer activities and switches to change the computer status. J20 is a 20-pin header that provides interfaces for the following functions. Hard Disk Drive LED Reset Switch Turbo LED Connector ATX Power On Switch Not Defined Power LED and Keylock Speaker Speaker: Pins 1 - 4 This connector provides an interface to a speaker for audio tone generation.
Chapter 5 Installation ATX Power ON Switch: Pins 7 and 17 This 2-pin connector is an “ATX Power Supply On/Off Switch” on the motherboard that connects to the power switch on the case. When pressed, the power switch will force the motherboard to power on. When pressed again, it will force the motherboard to power off. Turbo LED Connector: Pins 8 and 18 There is no turbo/deturbo function on the motherboard. The Turbo LED on the control panel will always be On when attached to this connector.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration This chapter describes the different settings available in the Award BIOS. The topics covered in this chapter are as follows: 6.1 BIOS Introduction ................................................................... 28 6.2 BIOS Setup.............................................................................. 28 6.3 Standard CMOS Setup ............................................................ 30 Date .............................................
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration AGP Aperture Size .................................................................37 CPU Multiplier .......................................................................37 CPU/PCI Clock Select ............................................................37 OnChip USB ...........................................................................37 USB Keyboard Support ..........................................................37 Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk............................
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration IDE HDD Block Mode........................................................... 45 Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO .................................... 45 Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA.................................... 46 Init AGP Display First ............................................................ 46 Onboard FDD Controller........................................................ 46 Onboard Serial/Parallel Port...................................................
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration 6.1 BIOS Introduction The Award BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) installed in your computer system’s ROM supports Intel Pentium II processors. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for a standard device such as disk drives, serial and parallel ports. It also adds virus and password protection as well as special support for detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system. 6.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration 6.3 Standard CMOS Setup “Standard CMOS Setup” choice allows you to record some basic hardware configurations in your computer system and set the system clock and error handling. If the motherboard is already installed in a working system, you will not need to select this option. You will need to run the Standard CMOS option, however, if you change your system hardware configurations, the onboard battery fails, or the configuration stored in the CMOS memory was lost or damaged.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration Time The time format is: Hour : 00 to 23 Minute : 00 to 59 Second : 00 to 59 To set the time, highlight the “Time” field and use the / or +/- keys to set the current time. Primary HDDs / Secondary HDDs The onboard PCI IDE connectors provide Primary and Secondary channels for connecting up to four IDE hard disks or other IDE devices. Each channel can support up to two hard disks; the first is the “Master” and the second is the “Slave”.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration NOTE: The specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter incorrect information in these fields. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Type User to define your own drive type manually. Drive A / Drive B These fields identify the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. The available specifications are: 360KB 1.2MB 720KB 1.44MB 2.88MB 5.25 in. 5.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration 6.4 BIOS Features Setup This section allows you to configure and improve your system and allows you to set up some system features according to your preference. ROM / PCI ISA BIOS BIOS FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking When enabled, this allows ECC checking of the CPU’s L2 cache. By default, this field is Enabled. Quick Power On Self Test When enabled, this field speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) after the system is turned on. If it is set to Enabled, BIOS will skip some items. Boot Sequence This field determines the drive that the system searches first for an operating system. The default value is A, C, SCSI.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) When the typematic rate is enabled, the system registers repeated keystrokes speeds. Settings are from 6 to 30 characters per second. Typematic Delay (Msec) When the typematic rate is enabled, this item allows you to set the time interval for displaying the first and second characters. By default, this item is set to 250msec. Security Option This field allows you to limit access to the System and Setup. The default value is Setup.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration 6.5 Chipset Features Setup This Setup menu controls the configuration of the motherboard chipset. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE INC.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration Concurrent PCI/Host This field enables or disables the concurrent PCI/Host. The default setting is Enabled. Video RAM Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS ROM at C0000h to C7FFFh, resulting in better video performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a memory access error may result. AGP Aperture Size The field sets aperture size of the graphics.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk When enabled, the system automatically shuts off clocks of unused DIMM/PCI slots. The default setting is Disabled. This field is for CE Testing use only. Spread Spectrum This field sets the value of the spread spectrum. Options are Disabled, 1.8% (CNTR), 0.6% (CNTR), 1.8% (DOWN), and 0.6% (DOWN). The default setting is 0.6% (DOWN). The default setting is Disabled. This field is for CE Testing use only.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration 6.6 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to save energy of your system effectively. It will shut down the hard disk and turn off video display after a period of inactivity. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration PM Control by APM This field allows you to use the Advanced Power Management device to enhance the Max. Power Saving mode and stop the CPU’s internal clock. If the Max. Power Saving is not enabled, this will be preset to NO. Video Off Option This field determines the state at which video enters into when turned off. By default, this field is set to Suspend -> Off. Video Off Method This field defines the Video Off features. There are three options.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration PM Events The VGA, LPT & COM, HDD & FDD, DMA /master, GPI Resume, Modem Ring Resume, RTC Alarm Resume and Primary INTR section are I/O events which can prevent the system from entering a power saving mode or can awaken the system from such a mode. When an I/O device wants to gain the attention of the operating system, it signals this by causing an IRQ to occur. When the operating system is ready to respond to the request, it interrupts itself and performs the service.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration 6.7 PNP/PCI Configuration This option configures the PCI bus system. All PCI bus systems on the system use INT#, thus all installed PCI cards must be set to this value. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION AWARD SOFTWARE INC.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration CPU to PCI Write Buffer When enabled, this option increase the efficiency of the PCI bus to and speed up the execution in the processor. By default, this field is set to Enabled. PCI Dynamic Bursting When enabled, this option combines several PCI cycles into one. By default, this field is set to Disabled. PCI Master 0 WS Write When enabled, this option increases the write cycle speed. By default, this field is set to Disabled.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration 6.8 Load BIOS Defaults This option allows you to load the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the BIOS ROM. These default settings are non-optimal and disable all high-performance features. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration 6.10 Integrated Peripherals This option sets your hard disk configuration, mode and port. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS INTEGRATED PERIPHERALSP AWARD SOFTWARE INC.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA These fields allow your system to improve disk I/O throughput to 33Mb/sec with the Ultra DMA/33 feature. The options are Auto and Disabled. Init AGP Display First This field allows the system to initialize first the VGA card in the AGP slot on the motherboard when system is turned on. Onboard FDD Controller Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the motherboard and you wish to use it.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration 6.11 Supervisor / User Password These two options set the system password. Supervisor Password sets a password that will be used to protect the system and Setup utility. User Password sets a password that will be used exclusively on the system. To specify a password, highlight the type you want and press . The Enter Password: message prompts on the screen. Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press .
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration 6.12 IDE HDD Auto Detection This option detects the parameters of an IDE hard disk drive, and automatically enters them into the Standard CMOS Setup screen. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS STANDARD CMOS SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Chapter 6 BIOS Configuration 6.13 Save & Exit Setup This option allows you to determine whether or not to accept the modifications. If you type “Y”, you will quit the setup utility and save all changes into the CMOS memory. If you type “N”, you will return to Setup utility. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
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Chapter 7 Audio Driver Installation Guide Chapter 7 Audio Driver Installation Guide This chapter describe the audio driver installation procedure for the onboard audio chipset The onboard audio consists of the Creative ES1373 Chip + AC97. With a PCI Bus Mastering interface with DOS compatibility, it supports 32 voices wavetable, surround sound, 3D audio, and audio effects such as reverb and chorus. Creative ES1373 uses single, shareable PCI interrupt and is PC97 compliant.
Chapter 7 Audio Driver Installation Guide 2. 52 Under the Control Panel window, click the System icon.
Chapter 7 Audio Driver Installation Guide 3. Click Device Manager.
Chapter 7 Audio Driver Installation Guide 4. Click Other Device, then select PCI Multimedia Audio Device and click the Remove icon.
Chapter 7 Audio Driver Installation Guide Confirm the remove command by clicking OK.
Chapter 7 Audio Driver Installation Guide 6. 56 Click Close.
Chapter 7 Audio Driver Installation Guide 7. Insert the CD that comes with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive. The following screen will appear. Now click Sound.
Chapter 7 Audio Driver Installation Guide 8. 58 Click Creative Labs 1373 and then Install.
Chapter 7 Audio Driver Installation Guide 10. Follow the procedure in each screen until you arrive the Setup Option screen as shown below, then select Full Installation. 11. Proceed with Setup to install the Windows 95/98 Drivers, Legacy DOS Drivers into your system. 12. After installation, the system will ask you to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
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Chapter 8 System Monitor Utility Chapter 8 System Monitor Utility This chapter introduces System Monitor Utility that comes with the motherboard in conjunction with the onboard hardware monitoring IC. The sections below give the functions of the utility. System Monitor is a utility that oversee the general performance of systems, covering areas like system temperature, system voltage, CPU and system fan rotational speeds.
Chapter 8 System Monitor Utility The following screen appears upon clicking on the System Monitor icon. Clicking on the upper left corner button would show you the latest company information. "Summary" provides the current system status. The section below describes the different functions of System Monitor. 1. Computer - displays the current working system version and processor type.
Chapter 8 System Monitor Utility 2. 64 Power - displays the current voltage status.
Chapter 8 System Monitor Utility 3. Memory - displays the current memory usage status.
Chapter 8 System Monitor Utility 4. Fan Speed - displays the current rotational speeds of CPU and Chassis fans. 5. Disk - displays the disk supported formats and disk space.
Chapter 8 System Monitor Utility 6. Heat - displays the CPU and system temperatures. 7. Error Log - displays errors occuring after System Monitor is started.
Chapter 8 System Monitor Utility 8. Setting - sets the values at which an alarm is sounded. Voltage : the acceptable voltage range between the "MAX" and "MIN" value. Temperature : temperature threshold. Fan Rotation Speed : the minimum rotation speed. NOTE: Intel has defined a margin of difference for the voltages as below: 12 Volts - 10% (10.8V ~ 13.2V) 5 Volts - 5% (4.75 ~ 5.25%) Vio - 5% (Vio for P54C CPU is 3.5V. Vio for P55C is 3.3V.
Appendix Appendix A. Slot 1 Retention Mechanism The retention mechanism that comes with your motherboard, as seen in the above figure, accommodates all kinds of Pentium II processors. For Celeron processors, place the two caps supplied on both ends after installing the processor to secure the installation.
Appendix B. Additions & Errata The manufacturer sees to it that the most up-to-date and accurate information are contained in this manual. This section would contain page insert(s) of additional information, updates or corrections that the user should know to ensure that proper configuration and setup of the motherboard is made.
