User`s manual

Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................ 5
Features and Specifications .................................................. 6
Package Checklist .............................................................. 8
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ............................................... 9
Preparing the Area.............................................................. 9
Handling the System Board .................................................. 9
Installing the System Board .................................................10
Board Layout ....................................................................12
System Memory ................................................................13
Installing a SIM Module .................................................15
Cache Memory .................................................................15
Installing the Cache Module ...........................................16
CPU Installation ................................................................16
Jumper Settings for Intel CPUs........................................17
Jumper Settings for Cyrix CPUs ......................................18
Jumper Settings for AMD-K5 CPUs ..................................19
Installing Upgrade CPUs ................................................20
Installing Fan/Heatsink for Cyrix CPUs ..............................22
Jumper Settings for CMOS Clear ..........................................23
Jumper Settings for Display..................................................23
Built-in Ports.....................................................................24
Serial Ports.................................................................24
PS/2 Mouse Port..........................................................24
Parallel Port ................................................................25
Floppy Disk Drive Controller ...........................................25
IDE Hard Disk Interface .................................................26
Universal Serial Bus Connectors......................................28
Installing Expansion Cards...................................................29
Chapter 3: Software Installation ...............................................30
Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility ...........................................30
Standard CMOS Setup ..................................................31
BIOS Features Setup ....................................................35
Chipset Features Setup .................................................39
Power Management Setup .............................................40
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup..........................................42
Load BIOS Defaults ......................................................44