CT930-B ECX Board User’s Manual 935-CT9303-050G I01910743
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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation.
Table of Contents About this Manual................................................................................ Warranty................................................................................................. Static Electricity Precaution................................................................ Safety Measures..................................................................................... About the Package..............................................................................
About this Manual An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s Manual” on the main menu. Warranty 1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications. 2.
1 Introduction Static Electricity Precautions It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up. 1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it. 2.
Introduction 1 About the Package The system board package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.
1 Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Specifications 8 Processor • Intel® CoreTM Duo/Solo processor - 667MHz/533MHz system data bus • Intel® Celeron® M processor - 533MHz system data bus • Processor socket: mPGA478M Note: Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) and Low Voltage (LV) processor is available on special order.
Introduction Graphics • Integrated graphics interface - Analog CRT - Integrated 400MHz RAMDAC - Analog monitor supports up to UXGA - LVDS interface - Panel support up to UXGA (1600x1200) - 25MHz-112MHz single/dual channel @ 18bpp, TFT panel type support • Internal graphics features - DVMT 3.0 support - Intel® Dual-Frequency Graphics Technology - Intel® Smart 2D Display Technology - Dual Independent display pipes - Intel Gen 3.
1 10 Introduction Temperature • 0oC to 60oC Humidity • 10% to 90% PCB • 10 layers, ECX form factor • 10.5cm (4.14") x 14.6cm (5.75") Daughterboard Connector • 1 daughterboard connector for EXT-ECX1 daughterboard EXT-ECX1 Daughterboard (optional) • Chrontel CH7307C DVI transmitter chip • 2 USB ports • 1 DVI port • 1 mini PCI slot • 4 layers • 9.35cm (3.68") x 9.55cm (3.
Introduction 1 Features The system board is equipped with the CompactFlash TM socket for inser ting a CompactFlashTM card. CompactFlashTM card is a small removable mass storage device designed with flash technology - a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a battery to retain data indefinitely.
1 Introduction SERIAL ATA Serial ATA is a storage interface that is compliant with SATA 1.0 specification. With speed of up to 1.5Gbps, it improves hard drive performance faster than the standard parallel ATA whose data transfer rate is 100MB/s. gigabit lan The Marvell 88E8053 PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller supports up to 1Gbps data transmission. It allows the system board to easily connect to a local area network or broadband connection. The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. USB 1.
Introduction wake-on-PS/2 1 This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the sys- tem. Important: The 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA. wake-on-USB This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S1 state. Important: If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the 5V_standby power source of your power supply must support ≥ 1.5A.
2 Hardware Installation Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation Solder side Component side System Board Layout 14
Hardware Installation 2 Mechanical Diagram 8.90 133.90 67.32 .00 53 0 22 U+ 95.22 95.22 3.18 12.98 41.02 3.18 105.00 6-\ 8.90 133.90 146.
2 Hardware Installation CT930-B (solder side) 16
Hardware Installation 2 System Memory SODIMM BIOS Setting Configure the system memory in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS.
2 Hardware Installation Installing the SODIMM DDR2 Module 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down. 2. Disconnect all power cords and cables. 3. Locate the SODIMM socket on the board. 4. Note the key on the socket. The keying mechanism ensures the module can be plugged into the socket in only one way. 5. Grasping the module by its edges, insert the module into the socket at an approximately 30 degrees angle.
Hardware Installation 2 6. To seat the module into the socket, apply firm even pressure to each end of the module until it slips down into the socket. The contact fingers on the edge of the module will almost completely disappear inside the socket. Note: The board used in the following illustrations may not resemble the actual one. These illustrations are for reference only. 7. Push down the module until the clips at each side of the socket lock into position.
2 Hardware Installation CPU Overview The system board is equipped with a surface mount mPGA478 CPU socket. Installing the CPU Note: The board used in this section may not resemble the actual one. These illustrations are for reference only. 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down. 2. Disconnect all power cords and cables. 3. Locate the mPGA478 socket on the system board. 1 LAN X 4. Use a screwdriver to turn the screw to its unlock position.
Hardware Installation 2 5. Position the CPU above the socket. The gold triangular mark on the CPU must align with pin 1 of the CPU socket. Important: 1. Only Use Intel® CoreTM Duo/Solo processor or Intel® Celeron® M processor manufactured on 65nm technology. Intel Pentium M and Intel Celeron M processors manufactured on 0.13 micron and 90nm technology are not supported. Installing an incompatible processor will cause severe damage to both the processor and system board. 2.
2 Hardware Installation Installing the Fan and Heat Sink The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circulation across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board. Note: • Use only certified fan and heat sink. • Your fan and heat sink package usually contains the fan and heat sink assembly, and an installation guide.
Hardware Installation 2 2. Apply a thin layer of thermal paste on top of the CPU. Do not spread the paste all over the surface. When you later place the heat sink on top, the compound will disperse evenly. 3. Place the fan / heat sink assembly on top of the CPU. The 4 screws around the heat sink must match the screw holes of the retention module base. We strongly recommend using this type of fan / heat sink assembly because it provides adequate cooling to the components of the system board.
2 Hardware Installation Jumper Settings Clear CMOS Data JP1 3 2 1 3 2 1 X 1-2 On: Normal (default) 2-3 On: Clear CMOS Data 1 LAN If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password. you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS. To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below. 1. Power-off the system and unplug the power cord. 2. Set JP1 pins 2 and 3 to On.
Hardware Installation 2 PS/2 Power Select 1 JP4 LAN X 1 1 2 3 2 1-2 On: 5V (default) 3 2-3 On: 5V_standby JP4 is used to select the power of the PS/2 keyboard/mouse port. Selecting 5V_standby will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system. BIOS Setting Configure the PS/2 keyboard/mouse wake up function in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
2 Hardware Installation LCD Power Select JP2 1 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 X 1-4 On: 12V 2-5 On: 5V 3-6 On: 3.3V LAN JP2 is used to select the power supplied to the LCD panel. Important: Before powering-on the system, make sure JP2’s setting matches the LCD panel’s specification. Selecting the incorrect voltage will seriously damage the LCD panel.
Hardware Installation 2 Power-on Select J8 1 2 1 2 1 On: Power-on via AC power Off: Power-on via power button (default) X LAN J8 is used to select the method of powering on the system. If you want the system to power-on whenever AC power comes in, set J8 to On. If you want to use the power button, set J8 to Off. When using J8 “Power On” feature to power the system back on after a power failure occurs, may not power on the system if the power lost is resumed within 5 seconds (power flicker).
2 Hardware Installation Inverter Settings S1 S1 DIP Switch Option 28 X 1 2 3 4 Inverter High Enable, Panel 3.3V or 5V Off On On Off Inverter Low Enable, Panel 3.
Hardware Installation 2 Rear Panel I/O Ports COM 1 PS/2 KB/Mouse USB 0 USB 1 LAN TV-Out VGA The rear panel I/O ports consist of the following: • • • • • • COM port TV-out port PS/2 KB/mouse port 2 USB ports LAN port VGA port 29
2 Hardware Installation Serial (COM) Port COM 1 RI RTS GND TD CD X 1 CTS DSR DTR RD X 1 2 9 LAN COM 2 The system board is equipped with an onboard serial port (COM 1). It is also equipped with a 9-pin connector (COM 2) for connecting an external serial port. The serial ports are RS-232 asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.
Hardware Installation 2 TV-Out Port X 1 LAN The TV-out port is used to connect a TV that comes with S-Video output. S-Video is a technology for transmitting video signals over a cable by dividing the video information into two separate signals: color (chrominance) and brightness (luminance). These signals produce sharper images than composite video where the video information is transmitted as a single signal over one wire.
2 Hardware Installation PS/2 KB/Mouse Port 1 X LAN The PS/2 port allows you to connect a PS/2 keyboard and a PS/2 mouse by means of the provided cable. PS/2 keyboard port Connect to PS/2 port on the board PS/2 mouse port . . . . . . 32 . . Warning: Make sure to turn off your computer prior to connecting or disconnecting a mouse or keyboard. Failure to do so may damage the system board.
Hardware Installation 2 Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse The Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to power-on the system. To use this function: • Jumper Setting: JP4 must be set to “2-3 On: 5V_standby”. Refer to “PS/2 Power Select” in this chapter for more information. • BIOS Setting: Configure the PS/2 wake up function in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
2 Hardware Installation Universal Serial Bus Connectors 1 X LAN USB 1 USB 0 The 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports allow data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. BIOS Setting Configure the onboard USB in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Onboard Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device.
Hardware Installation 2 LAN Port 1 LAN X The LAN port allows the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub. BIOS Setting Configure the onboard LAN in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Onboard Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the LAN drivers. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.
2 Hardware Installation VGA Port 1 LAN X The VGA port is used for connecting a VGA monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port (Blue). After you plug the monitor’s cable connector into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place. BIOS Setting Configure the onboard VGA in the Advanced Chipset Features submenu of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the graphics driver.
Hardware Installation 2 I/O Connectors LVDS LCD Panel Connector LCD/Inverter Power Connector 6 X 1 1 LCD/Inverter Power 1 LAN X LVDS LCD Panel The system board allows you to connect a LCD Display Panel by means of the LVDS LCD panel connector and the LCD/Inverter power connector. These connectors transmit video signals and power from the system board to the LCD Display Panel. Refer to the next page for the pin functions of these connectors.
2 Hardware Installation LVDS LCD Panel Connector Pins Function Pins Function 1 GND 2 GND 3 LVDS_Out3+ 4 LVDS_Out7+ 5 LVDS_Out3- 6 LVDS_Out7- 7 GND 8 GND 9 LVDS_Out2+ 10 LVDS_Out6+ 11 LVDS_Out2- 12 LVDS_Out6- 13 GND 14 GND 15 LVDS_Out1+ 16 LVDS_Out5+ 17 LVDS_Out1- 18 LVDS_Out5- 19 GND 20 GND 21 LVDS_Out0+ 22 LVDS_Out4+ 23 LVDS_Out0- 24 LVDS_Out4- 25 GND 26 GND 27 LVDS_CLK1+ 28 LVDS_CLK2+ 29 LVDS_CLK1- 30 LVDS_CLK2- 31 GND 32 GND 33 GND 34
Hardware Installation 2 X Line out-L N. C. Line out-R Mic in-2 Mic in-1 Audio Connector 1 2 1 Line in-L Key Line in-R +5V GND 9 10 LAN The audio connector allows you to connect mic-in, line-in and line-out jacks. The 5.1-channel audio is supported only when the audio utility is configured to support this function. BIOS Setting Configure the onboard audio in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Onboard Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
2 Hardware Installation SATA (Serial ATA) Ports X SATA 0 SATA 1 1 LAN The 2 SATA ports are for connecting Serial ATA devices. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to a SATA port and the other end to your Serial ATA device. BIOS Setting Configure Serial ATA in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“OnChip IDE Device” field) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
Hardware Installation 2 IDE Disk Drive Connector 44 43 X 1 LAN 2 1 The 44-pin IDE connector is for connecting up to two 2.5” hard drives. To prevent improper IDE cable installation, the IDE connector has a keying mechanism. The connector on the IDE cable can be inserted only if pin 1 of the cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of the IDE connector on the system board. The IDE connector supports 2 devices, a Master and a Slave. Use an IDE ribbon cable to connect the drives to the system board.
2 Hardware Installation Connecting the IDE Disk Drive Cable Install one end of the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the system board and the other connectors to the IDE devices. Note: Refer to your disk drive user’s manual for information about selecting proper drive switch settings. Adding a Second IDE Disk Drive When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the other as the slave.
Hardware Installation 2 Cooling Fan Connectors 1 Power Ground Sense X1 3 Chassis fan LAN 3 1 Sense Ground Power X CPU fan Connect the CPU fan’s cable connector to the CPU fan connector on the system board. The chassis fan connector is used to connect an additional cooling fan. The cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components.
2 Hardware Installation Power Connector 1 3.3V GND 5VSB GND +12V LAN 5 10 1 6 3.3V PONGND +5V +5V X Insert a 10-pin connector from the power supply unit to the power connector on the system board. We recommend that you use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. Important: The system board consumes a minimal amount of power. Due to its low power consumption, you only need a 100W to 150W power supply. Every power supply has its minimum load of power.
Hardware Installation 2 Front Panel Connectors 12 11 PWR-BTN RESET SW PWR-LED HDD-LED X 1 21 LAN HDD-LED - HDD LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. RESET SW - Reset Switch This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system. PWR-BTN - Power Switch This switch is used to power on or off the system. PWR-LED - Power/Standby LED When the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) state, it will blink.
2 Hardware Installation Daughterboard Connector Daughterboard connector 1 LAN The daughterboard connector is an interface for the EXT-ECX1 daughterboard. Refer to the EXT-ECX1 daughterboard manual for more information.
Hardware Installation 2 CompactFlashTM Socket X The CompactFlashTM socket is for inserting a CompactFlashTM card. CompactFlashTM card is a small removable mass storage device designed with flash technology - a non-volatile storage solution that does not require a batter y to retain data indefinitely.
2 Hardware Installation Battery 1 X LAN The lithium ion battery powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. It is an auxiliary source of power when the main power is shut off. Safety Measures • 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 local ordinance.
BIOS Setup 3 Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup Award BIOS Setup Utility 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 contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. This chapter explains the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS. After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins.
3 BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features Use the arrow keys to highlight “Standard CMOS Features” then press . A screen similar to the one below will appear.
BIOS Setup 3 IDE Channel 0 Master, IDE Channel 0 Slave, IDE Channel 1 Master and IDE Channel 1 Slave To configure the IDE drives, move the cursor to a field then press . The following screen will appear.
3 BIOS Setup Capacity Displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive. Usually the size is slightly greater than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk checking program. Cylinder This field displays the number of cylinders. Head This field displays the number of read/write heads. Precomp This field displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing. Landing Zone This field displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing zone for the read/write heads.
BIOS Setup 3 Halt On This field determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected during power up. The default setting is All Errors. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors detected. All Errors The system boot will stop whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors. Base Memory Displays the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system.
3 BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features The Advanced BIOS Features 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. ↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Press Enter Press Enter Disabled Enabled Enabled CDROM Hard Disk LS120 Enabled On Fast Disabled 6 250 Setup Enabled 1.
BIOS Setup 3 CPU Feature This field is used to configure the CPU that is installed on the system board. Move the cursor to this field then press . Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Feature Delay Prior to Thermal C1E Function Execute Disable Bit 16 Min Auto Enabled Item Help Menu Level XX ↑↓: Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority F10: Save ESC: Exit F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults The settings on the screen are for reference only.
3 BIOS Setup Hard Disk Boot Priority This field is used to select the boot sequence of the hard drives. Move the cursor to this field then press . Use the Up or Down arrow keys to select a device then press <+> to move it up or <-> to move it down the list. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Boot Priority 1. Pri. Master : 2. Pri.Slave : 3. Sec.Master : 4. Sec.Slave : 5. USBHDD0 : 6. USBHDD1 : 7. USBHDD2 : 8.
BIOS Setup 3 Many disk diagnostic programs which attempt to access the boot sector table will cause the warning message to appear. If you are running such a program, we recommend that you first disable this field. CPU L1 and L2 Cache This field is used to speed up the memory access. Enable the external cache for better performance. Quick Power On Self Test This field speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the system. When Enabled, the BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST.
3 BIOS Setup Gate A20 Option This entry allows you to select how gate A20 is handled. Gate A20 is a device used to address memory above 1 Mbyte. Initially, gate A20 was handled via the keyboard controller. Today, while keyboards still provide this support, it is more common, and much faster, for the system chipset to provide support for gate A20. Typematic Rate Setting Disabled Continually holding down a key on your keyboard will cause the BIOS to report that the key is down.
BIOS Setup 3 APIC Mode Leave this field in its default setting. MPS Version Control for OS This field is used to select the MPS version used by the system. OS Select for DRAM > 64MB This field allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in OS/2. The options are: Non-OS2 and OS2. Small Logo(EPA) Show Enabled The EPA logo will appear during system boot-up. Disabled The EPA logo will not appear during system boot-up.
3 BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features By SPD Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto 4 to 5 Sec.
BIOS Setup Manual 3 ble condition for the system. The “CAS Latency Time” to “Precharge Delay” fields will show the default settings by SPD. If you want better performance for your system other than the one “by SPD”, select “Manual” then select the best option in the “CAS Latency Time” to “Precharge Delay” fields. CAS Latency Time This field is used to select the local memory clock periods.
3 BIOS Setup Video BIOS Cacheable As with caching the system BIOS, enabling the Video BIOS cache will allow access to video BIOS addresssed at C0000H to C7FFFH to be cached, if the cache controller is also enabled. The larger the range of the Cache RAM, the faster the video performance. Memory Hole At 15M-16M In order to improve system performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16MB.
BIOS Setup 3 Boot Display This field is used to select the type of display to use when the system boots. CRT LFP CRT+LFP CRT+DVI Select this option if you want the system the CRT display. Select this option if you want the system the LCD flat panel display. Select this option if you want the system both the CRT and LCD flat panel display. Select this option if you want the system both the CRT and DVI display.
3 BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals X X X Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter OnChip IDE Device Onboard Device Super IO Device ↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level X ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
BIOS Setup 3 IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOS will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block size the system can transfer. The block size will depend on the type of hard disk drive. Disabled The IDE HDD uses the standard mode. IDE DMA Transfer Access This field is used to enable or disable the DMA transfer function of an IDE hard drive.
3 BIOS Setup On-Chip Serial ATA Disabled Auto Disables the onboard SATA. The system will detect the existing SATA and IDE drives then automatically set them to the available master/slave mode. Combined Mode This option allows you to combine both IDE and SATA drives; supporting maximum of 2 drives on each channel. Enhanced Mode This option allows you to use both IDE and SATA drives; allowing a maximum of 4 drives 1 IDE Master, 1 IDE Slave and 2 SATA.
BIOS Setup 3 Onboard Device Move the cursor to this field and press . The following screen will appear. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device USB Controller USB 2.
3 BIOS Setup AC97 Audio Auto Disabled Select this option when using the onboard audio codec. Select this option when using a PCI sound card. Onboard LAN Control Auto Disabled 68 The system automatically detects the onboard LAN. Disables the onboard LAN.
BIOS Setup 3 Super IO Device Move the cursor to this field and press . The following screen will appear.
3 BIOS Setup Onboard Serial Port 1 and Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto The system will automatically select an I/O address for the onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2. 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3 Allows you to manually select an I/O address for the onboard serial port 1 and serial port 2. Disabled Disables the onboard serial port 1 and/or serial port 2. Serial Port 1 Use IRQ and Serial Port 2 Use IRQ These fields are used to select an IRQ for the onboard serial port 1 or serial port 2.
BIOS Setup 3 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy.
3 BIOS Setup Power Management This field allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving by changing the length of idle time that elapses before the “Suspend Mode” field is activated. User Define Min Saving Max Saving Allows you to set the power saving time in the “Suspend Mode” field. Minimum power saving time for Suspend mode = 1 hr. Maximum power saving time for Suspend mode = 1 min. Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
BIOS Setup 3 HDD Power Down This is selectable only when the Power Management field is set to User Define. When the system enters the HDD Power Down mode according to the power saving time selected, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN This field allows you to select the method of powering off your system. Delay 4 Sec.
3 BIOS Setup Resume By Alarm Enabled When Enabled, you can set the date and time you would like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC to power-on in the “Date (of Month) Alarm” and “Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm” fields. However, if the system is being accessed by incoming calls or the network (Resume On Ring/LAN) prior to the date and time set in these fields, the system will give priority to the incoming calls or network. Disabled Disables the automatic power-on function.
BIOS Setup 3 PnP/PCI Configurations This section shows how to configure the PCI bus system. It covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
3 BIOS Setup Resources Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Auto(ESCD) The system will automatically detect the settings for you. Manual Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” field. IRQ Resources Move the cursor to this field and press . Set each system interrupt to either PCI Device or Reserved.
BIOS Setup 3 PC Health Status Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status VSB (V) VBAT (V) CPU Temperature System Temperature Fan 1 Speed Fan 2 Speed ↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Item Help Menu Level +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults X ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
3 BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control Spread Spectrum Disabled Item Help Menu Level ↑↓→← : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults X ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. Spread Spectrum Leave this field in its default setting.
BIOS Setup 3 Load Fail-Safe Defaults The “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” 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. Highlight this option in the main menu and press .
3 BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults The “Load Optimized Defaults” option loads optimized settings from the BIOS ROM. Use the default values as standard values for your system. Highlight this option in the main menu and press .
BIOS Setup 3 Set 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 Advanced BIOS Features. If you want to protect access to setup only, but not your system, set a supervisor’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. You will not be prompted for a password when you cold boot the system. Use the arrow keys to highlight “Set Supervisor Password” and press .
3 BIOS Setup Set User Password If you want another user to have access only to your system but not to setup, set a user’s password with the “System” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want a user to enter a password when trying to access setup, set a user’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. Using user’s password to enter Setup allows a user to access only “Set User Password” that appears in the main menu screen.
BIOS Setup 3 Save & Exit Setup When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup” and press .
3 BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving When you do not want to save the changes you have made, highlight “Exit Without Saving” and press .
BIOS Setup 3 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AWDFLASH.EXE. Please contact technical support or your sales representative for the files. 1. Save the new BIOS file along with the flash utility AWDFLASH.EXE to a floppy disk. 2. Reboot the system and enter the Award BIOS Setup Utility to set the first boot drive to “Floppy”. 3. Save the setting and reboot the system. 4.
3 BIOS Setup 6. The following will appear. Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N) This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your system. We recommend that you save the current BIOS and its flash utility; just in case you need to reinstall the BIOS. To save the current BIOS, press then enter the file name of the current BIOS. Otherwise, press . 7. The following will then appear. Press “Y” to Program or “N” to Exit 8. Press to flash the new BIOS.
Supported Software 4 Chapter 4 - Supported Software Drivers for Windows Vista System The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, "Autorun" did not automatically start, please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click "Setup".
4 Supported Software Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows® INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
Supported Software 4 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. 5. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.
4 Supported Software Intel Graphics Drivers To install the utility, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
Supported Software 4 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t this computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
4 Supported Software Audio Drivers To install the utility, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Click Next to start the installation. 2. Setup is preparing to install the driver. 3. Setup is configuring the new software installation.
Supported Software 4 4. Click “Install this driver software anyway” to continue. Important: The warning message appeared because Windows Vista does not support AC’97. Vista only supports High Definition audio. In the event that AC’97 is currently used on the system board, click “Install this driver software anyway” to continue installing the audio driver. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restar ting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
4 Supported Software LAN Drivers To install the utility, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Click Next.
Supported Software 4 3. Click Install to begin installation. 4. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.
4 Supported Software Hardware Monitor for Windows Utility The Hardware Monitor for Windows utility is capable of monitoring the system’s temperature, fan speed, voltage, etc. and allows you to manually set a range (Highest and Lowest Limit) to the items being monitored. If the settings/values are over or under the set range, a warning message will pop-up. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound whenever an error occurs.
Supported Software 4 3. Setup is currently installing the utility. 4. Click Finish to exit setup. 5. If you need to uninstall the utility, run the program again and when the screen on the right appear s, select Remove then click Next. Follow the remainder of the steps on the screen; clicking “Next” each time you finish a step.
4 Supported Software Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem. Note: This utility is supported only when the SATA Mode field is set to AHCI. (The SATA Mode field is in the Integrated Peripherals -> OnChip IDE Device section of the Award BIOS.
Supported Software 4 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 4. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installation information then click Next. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
4 Supported Software Drivers for Windows XP System The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. If after inserting the CD, "Autorun" did not automatically start, please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click "Setup".
Supported Software 4 Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver To install the utility, click “Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Driver” on the main menu. 1. Click “I accept the agreement” then click Next. 2. To start installation, click Next.
4 Supported Software 3. Click Finish. Reboot the system for DirectX to take effect.
Supported Software 4 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility The Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility is used for updating Windows® INF files so that the Intel chipset can be recognized and configured properly in the system. To install the utility, click “Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the utility. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
4 Supported Software 3. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next. 4. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t this computer now” then click Finish. Restar ting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
Supported Software 4 Intel Graphics Drivers To install the utility, click “Intel Graphics Drivers” on the main menu. 1. To start installation, click Next. 2. Setup is now ready to install the graphics driver. Click Next. 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes.
4 Supported Software 4. Go through the readme document for system requirements and installation tips then click Next. 5. Setup is now installing the driver. Click Next to continue. 6. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
Supported Software 4 Audio Drivers To install the utility, click “Audio Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the audio driver. Click Next. 2. Follow the remainder of the steps that appeared on the screen; clicking “next” each time you finish a step. 3. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restar ting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
4 Supported Software LAN Drivers To install the utility, click “LAN Drivers” on the main menu. 1. Setup is now ready to install the driver. Click Next. 2. Read the license agreement then click “I accept the terms in the license agreement”. Click Next. 3. Click Install to begin the installation.
Supported Software 4 4. After completing installation, click Finish to exit setup.
4 Supported Software Hardware Monitor for Windows Utility The Hardware Monitor for Windows utility is capable of monitoring the system’s temperature, fan speed, voltage, etc. and allows you to manually set a range (Highest and Lowest Limit) to the items being monitored. If the settings/values are over or under the set range, a warning message will pop-up. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound whenever an error occurs.
Supported Software 4 3. Setup is currently installing the utility. 4. Click Finish to exit setup. 5. If you need to uninstall the utility, run the program again and when the screen on the right appear s, select Remove then click Next. Follow the remainder of the steps on the screen; clicking “Next” each time you finish a step.
4 Supported Software Intel Matrix Storage Manager Utility Intel Matrix Storage Manager is a utility that allows you to monitor the current status of the SATA drives. It enables enhanced performance and power management for the storage subsystem. Note: This utility is supported only when the SATA Mode field is set to AHCI. (The SATA Mode field is in the Integrated Peripherals -> OnChip IDE Device section of the Award BIOS.
Supported Software 4 3. Read the license agreement then click Yes. 4. Go through the readme document to view system requirements and installation information then click Next. 5. Click “Yes, I want to restar t my computer now” then click Finish. Restarting the system will allow the new software installation to take effect.
4 Supported Software USB 2.0 Drivers Windows® XP If your Windows® XP CD already includes Service Pack 1, the USB 2.0 driver will automatically install when you install the operating system. If the CD does not include Service Pack 1, it is available for download at Microsoft’s Windows Update website. Windows® 2000 If your Windows® 2000 CD already includes Service Pack 4, the USB 2.0 driver will automatically install when you install the operating system.
System Error Message A Appendix A - 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. Enter Setup to correct the error. POST Beep There are two kinds of beep codes in the BIOS.
A 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. Hard Disk(s) fail (80) HDD reset failed. Hard Disk(s) fail (40) HDD controller diagnostics failed. Hard Disk(s) fail (20) HDD initialization error. Hard Disk(s) fail (10) Unable to recalibrate fixed disk. Hard Disk(s) fail (08) Sector Verify failed.
Troubleshooting B Appendix B - Troubleshooting 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. Some of the most common things to check when you encounter problems while using your system are listed below. 1.
B 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. Make sure your video card’s output frequencies are supported by this monitor. The screen seems to be constantly wavering. 1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor may need to be turned off.
Troubleshooting B 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. The master hard drive must have an active/bootable partition. Excessively long formatting period. 1.
B Troubleshooting Keyboard Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed. 1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected. 2. Make sure there are no objects resting on the keyboard and that no keys are pressed during the booting process. System Board 1. Make sure the add-in card is seated securely in the expansion slot. If the add-in card is loose, power off the system, re-install the card and power up the system. 2. Check the jumper settings to ensure that the jumpers are properly set. 3.
Watchdog Timer C Appendix C - Watchdog Timer Watchdog Timer The following parameters are references for setting the time interval of the Watchdog Timer function. The system will regularly be “cleared” according to the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function, it will also reset according to the time interval so that your system will continue to operate.
C Watchdog Timer inc dx out dx, al mov dx, Secondio_Config_Port mov al, 61H out dx, al mov al, 00H inc dx out dx, al mov dx, Secondio_Config_Port mov al, 0F0H out dx, al mov al, 03H inc dx out dx, al mov dx, Secondio_Config_Port mov al, 0F1H out dx, al mov al, Watch_Dog_Timer inc dx out dx, al mov dx, Secondio_Config_Port mov al, 0F1H out dx, al mov al, Watch_Dog_Timer ; Set the watchdog timer inc dx out dx, al mov dx, Secondio_Config_Port mov al, 0AAH out dx, al mov ah,4ch int 21H ;——-————————————————— co
