618TAS/618TAF USER'S MANUAL M/B For Socket 370 Pentium III Processor NO. G03-618TAS3A Release date: July 2002 Trademark: * Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
TABLE OF CONTENT USER’S NOTICE ............................................................................. ii MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION ............................................. 1 THERMAL SOLUTIONS ................................................................... 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF MOTHERBOARD 1-1 FEATURE OF MOTHERBOARD............................................................... 2 1-2 SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................
-9 3-10 3-11 3-12 3-13 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP ........................................................ 39 PC HEALTH STATUS................................................................................. 40 MISCELLANEOUS CONTROL ................................................................ 41 LOAD STANDARD/OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ....................................... 42 SET SUPERVISOR/USER PASSWORD...................................................
Manual Revision Information Reversion 3.0 Revision History Third Edition Date July 2002 Item Checklist 5 5 5 □ 5 5 Motherboard Cable for IDE/Floppy CD for motherboard utilities Cable for USB Port 3/4 (Option) Cable for VGA (Only for 618TAF) User’s Manual Intel Processor Family Thermal Solutions As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems.
Chapter 1 Introduction of 618TAS /618TAF Motherboard 1-1 Feature of motherboard The motherboard is design for use Intel’s new generation Pentium III /Tualatin processors, which utilize the Socket 370 design and the memory size expandable to 512MB. This motherboard use the newest Intel chipset, whose 133MHz front side bus & 133MHz memory interface delivers a clear upgrade path to the future generation of 133MHz processors and PC-133 SDRAM.
1-2 Specification Spec Design Chipset CPU Socket Memory Socket Expansion Slot & Headers Integrate VGA (Only for 618TAF) Integrate IDE AC’97Audio BIOS Multi I/O Description ∗ ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5x24.4cm ∗ Intel 815E B-Step Chipset for 618TAF ∗ Intel 815EP B-Step chipset for 618TAS ∗ Support Pentium III 500∼1.
1-3-1 618TAF The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.) Intel PIII 866MHz FC-PGA package CPU: 128M SDRAM x2 (Hyundai GM 72V66841ET75) DRAM: VGA Expansion Card: Geforce 256 (1024x768 Hi-color) Driver V3.
The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.) Intel PIII 866MHz FC-PGA package CPU: 128M SDRAM x2 (Hyundai GM 72V66841ET75) DRAM: VGA Expansion Card: Geforce 256 (1024x768 Hi-color) Driver V6.
PRINT GAME/MIDI PORT PS/2 MOUSE PS/2 Keyboard USB COM1 COM2 FAN1 K/B Power ON Jumper (JK1) MIC LINE-IN LINE-OUT ATX Power Connector PS2 KB/Mouse Port CPU F.S.B. Clock Select Jumper (SW1, USB Port SW2, SW3, SW4) 370 CPU Socket PC99 Back Panel DIMM Socket X3 Intel 815 Chip ATA 100 IDE Connector Floppy Connector Front Panel Audio CD Audio VGA Connector AGP Slot Intel 82801BA Chip (JBAT) Clear CMOS Jumper PCI Slot 6 Channel Conn.
JS3, JS4 JS1, JS2 JK1 JBAT CPU & SDRAM Frequency Setting 3-pin Block 2-pin Block 3-pin Block 3-pin Block Keyboard Power ON Function Setting CMOS RAM Clear p.8 p.9 p.
2-1 Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1. Check motherboard setting 2. Install CPU 3. Install Memory 4. Install Expansion cards 5. Connect Ribbon cables, Panel wires, and power supply 6. Setup BIOS 7.
your computer, this feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 300mA on the +5VSB lead. The default is set on disable. JK1 JK1 1 3 1 1-2 closed : Disabled (default) 3 2-3 closed : Enabled Keyboard Power On Function (3) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin) : JBAT A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1-2 pins of JBAT to store the CMOS data. To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below: 1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power 2.
2-3-1 Glossary Chipset (core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards. Processor socket - the socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard. Slot (AGP, PCI, ISA, RAM) - the slots used to mount adapter cards and system RAM. AGP - Accelerated Graphics Port - a high speed interface for video cards; runs at 1X (66MHz), 2X (133MHz), or 4X (266MHz).
On the surface of the CPU as shown on the right picture, under the word of “PENTIUM III” the code is: RB 80526 P2 866 256 RB : FC–PGA packing P2 : P2–133MHz front side bus frequency PY–100MHz front side bus frequency 866 : CPU internal frequency, where here is 866MHz 256 : the size of L2 cache, where here is 256K Celeron FC–PGA On the surface of the CPU as shown on the right picture, under the word of “Celeron” the code is: 566/128/66/1.
This motherboard provides a ZIF socket 370. The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a correct cooling FAN before you turn on your system. WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s heatsink and CPU cooling FAN is working correctly, otherwise it may cause the processor and motherboard overheat and damage, you may install an auxiliary cooling FAN, if necessary.
WARNING! This section is for experienced motherboard installer only. Over clocking can result in system instability or even shortening life of the processor. After setting the Jumper JS1, JS2, JS3, JS4 you can choose over clock running by BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY. When you entered CMOS SETUP UTILITY, choose “Miscellaneous Control” you will see the screen as below then. You can choose the situation you want to try.
This motherboard provides three 168-pin DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) sites for memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 32MB to maximum memory size of 512MB SDRAM.
WARNING! Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards. 2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers. 2. Remove your computer’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use. 3. Align the card’s connectors and press firmly. 4.
Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 Slot 5 Slot 6 Onboard VGA Onboard USB 0 Onboard USB 1 AC97/MC97 INT A INT B INT C INT D INT E √ √ √ √ √ INT F INT G INT H √ √ √ √ IMPORTANT! If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support “Shared IRQ” or that the cards don’t need IRQ assignments. Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. Note *1 Either AGP slot or onboard VGA can be active at the same time.
ATX Power Supply connector. This is a new defined 20-pin connector that usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows to use soft power on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard. When the power switch on the back of the ATX power supply turned on, the full power will not come into the system board until the front panel switch is momentarily pressed. Press this switch again will turn off the power to the system board.
PS/2 MOUSE PRINT PS/2 USB1 COM1 Keyboard (7) GAME/MIDI PORT MIC LINE-IN LINE-OUT COM2 Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FDC This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to the floppy drives. FDC Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector (8) Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1 This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable.
• Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the “Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”. • For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this channel may drop.
(4) Turbo LED switch: TURBO LED Since the motherboard’s turbo function is always on. The turbo LED will remain constantly on while the system power is on. You may wish to connect the Power LED from the system case to this lead. See the figure below. (5) Reset switch lead: RESET This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without having to turn off your power switch.
5VSB GND WOL WOL 1 3 Wake-On-LAN Headers NOTE: This feature requires that BIOS Power on by Ring is enabled. (11) FAN Speed Headers (3-pin) : FAN1, FAN2, FAN3 These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of connector.
(13) Audio Front Panel Header (9-pin): AUDIO This header connect to Front Panel Line-In, Line-out, MIC connector with cable. AUDIO L-OUT-L L-OUT-R GND MICP GND L-IN-R MIC GND L-IN-L Pin 1 Audio Front Panel Headers (14) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CDIN1 CDIN1 is the connector for CD-Audio Input signal. Please connect it to CD-ROM CDAudio output connector.
2-7 Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connections are made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used. 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4. Turn on your peripheral as following order: a. Your monitor. b.
Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.
3-2 Getting Help Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window, press . 3-3 The Main Menu Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen.
Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. PnP/PCI configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI. PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Miscellaneous Control Use this menu to specify your settings for Miscellaneous Control.
3-4 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in each item.
Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector number of cylinders number of heads write precomp landing zone number of sectors 3-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Anti-Virus Protection PhoenixNet Support CPU L1 Cache CPU L2 Cache CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Processor Number Feature Quick Power On Self Test First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Fouth Boot Device Swap Floppy Drive Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Status G
The default value is Enabled. Enabled (default) Enable cache Disable cache Disabled Note: The L1 cache is built in the processor. CPU L2 Cache Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the Level 2 cache memory. CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the Level 2 cache memory ECC (error check correction). Processor Number Feature This option is for Pentium III processor. During Enabled, this will check the CPU Serial number.
Sets the number of times a second to repeat a keystroke when you hold the key down. The settings are: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30. Typematic Delay (Msec) Sets the delay time after the key is held down before is begins to repeat the keystroke. The settings are 250, 500, 750, and 1000. Security Option This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the System correct password is not entered at the prompt.
Please refer to section 3-6-1 System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Video BIOS Cacheable Select Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software SDRAM Timing Setting SDRAM CAS Latency Time SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/Trc SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay SDRAM RAS Precharge Time DRAM CTL Buffer strengths DRAM MD Buffer strengths 3 6/8 3 3 Normal Normal Item Help Menu Level >> When set to “Auto”, BIOS will program this Timing mainly by the SPD method. SPD means “Serial Presence Detect”, which enables the BIOS to access the manufacturer settings stored in DRAM module.
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Function On-Chip SIO Function On-Chip Device Function Init Display First Power On Function KB Power ON Password Hot Key Power ON POWER After PWR-fail Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter PCI Slot BUTTON ONLY Enter Ctrl-F1 off Item Help Menu Level > ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F1:General Help F7:Standard Defaults On-Chip IDE Function Please
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software On-Chip IDE Function On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE IDE Primary Master PIO IDE Primary Slave PIO IDE Secondary Master PIO IDE Secondary Slave PIO IDE Primary Master UDMA IDE Primary Slave UDMA IDE Secondary Master UDMA IDE Secondary Slave UDMA IDE 32-bit Transfer Mode IDE HDD Block Mode Delay For HDD (Secs) Enabled Enabled Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Enabled Enabled 0 Item Help Menu Level >> ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software On-Chip SIO Function Onboard FDD Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 UART Mode Select UR2 Duplex Mode Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMA Enabled 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Normal Half 378/IRQ7 SPP 3 Item Help Menu Level >> ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F1:General Help F7:Standard Defaults Onboard FDC Controller Select Enabled if your system ha
To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose “SPP.” To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP modes simultaneously, choose “EPP.” By choosing “ECP”, the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP mode only. Choosing “ECP+EPP” will allow the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously. The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel port with the ECP feature.
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy saving while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
Suspend Type Select the Suspend Type. The settings are: PWRON Suspend, Stop Grant. Modem Use IRQ This determines the IRQ in which the MODEM can use. The settings are: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, NA. Suspend Mode When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU will be shut off. The settings are: l/2/4/8/12/20/30/40 Min, 1 Hour, and Disabled.
even when the system is in a power down mode. Primary IDE 0 Primary IDE 1 Secondary IDE 0 Secondary IDE 1 FDD, COM, LPT Port PCI PIRQ[A-D] # 3-9 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup 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.
When resources are controlled manually, assign each system interrupt a type, depending on the type of device using the interrupt. DMA Resources This sub menu can let you control the DMA resource. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Leave this field at Disabled. The settings are Enabled, Disabled. 3-10 PC Health Status This section shows the Status of you CPU, Fan, Warning for overall system status. This is only available if there is Hardware Monitor onboard.
Cyrix III Clock Ratio Default Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled Spread Spectrum Disabled ** Current Host Clock is 133 Mhz ** CPU Host/SDRAM/PCI Clock 133/133/33(by HW jumper) CPU Clock Ratio X 3 Flash Part Write protect Item Help Menu Level > CyrixIII CPU Ratio Adjust Enabled ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk This item allows you to enable/disable auto detect DIMM/PCI Clock.
Pressing loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Load Optimized Defaults When you press on this item, you get a confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal performance system operations. 3-13 Set Supervisor/User Password You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them.
CD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which DRIVERS needed so that your system can function properly. We call this auto detect software MAGIC INSTALL. MAGIC INSTALL supports WINDOWS 95/98/98SE/NT4.0/2000 Insert CD into your CD-ROM drive and the MAGIC INSTALL Menu should appear as below. If the menu does not appear, double-click MY COMPUTER / double-click CD-ROM drive or click START / click RUN / type X:\SETUP.EXE (assuming X is your CD-ROM drive).
1. Click INF in the MAGIC INSTALL MENU 2. Click NEXT when Chipset Software Install Utility appears 3. This chart shows motherboards supported 4. Select if you want computer re-started by the driver click NEXT click Finish NOTE: MAGIC INSTALL will auto detect file path X:\INTEL815\INF\INFINST.EXE This driver supports WINDOWS 95/98/98SE/ME/2000 (NT4.
1. Click IDE when MAGIC INSTALL MENU appears 2. Click NEXT when INTEL Ultra ATA Storage Wizard appears 3. This is to announce the Copy Right click NEXT 4. Click NEXT or BROWSE to change the path you want the driver stored 5. Select if you want to re-start your computer and click Finish 6. You may choose to remove the driver or you may remove it at ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS NOTE: MAGIC INSTALL will auto detect file path X:\INTEL815\IDE\SETUP.EXE This driver supports WINDOWS 95/98/98SE/ME/NT4.
A. For WINDOWS 95/98/98SE/ME/NT4.0/2000 1. Click VGA when MAGIC INSTALL MENU 2. appears 3. Click NEXT, this is to announce Copy Right NOTE: 4. Click NEXT when INTEL 81X Family Chipset Graphics Driver Software appears Select if you want to re-start computer and click Finish The path of the file for WIN95 is X:\INTEL815\VGA\WIN95\SETUP.EXE for WIN98 and WIN98SE is X:\INTEL815\VGA\WIN9X\SETUP.EXE for NT4.0 is X:\INTEL815\VGA\NT40\SETUP.EXE for Windows 2000 is X:\INTEL815\VGA\WIN2K\SETUP.
3. When ask Remove old device driver, Click OK 4. Click Finish and Restart Windows NOTE: MAGIC INSTALL will auto detect file path: X:\CODEC\ALC201\SETUP.EXE (for WINDOWS 95/98/98SE/ME/NT4.0/2000) 4-5 PC-HEALTH installs SMART GUARDIAN software for hardware monitoring device 1. Click PC-HEALTH when MAGIC INSTALL 2.
3. This to assign the path of the file, click OK 4. Click OK after the software is installed NOTE: MAGIC INSTALL will auto detect file path X:\INTEL815\HEALTH\SETUP.EXE This driver supports WINDOWS 95/98/98SE/NT4.0/2000 4-6 PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2000 Anti-virus program 1. Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL MENU Appears 2. Click NEXT when PC-CILIN 2000 SETUP APPEARS. Then click YES when the announcement of copywrite appears. Software is starting to detect HD for virus 3.
5. Click OK and If You Have Proxy Server, Enter Your Setting. 6. Click NEXT when Start Copy Files, Start to install the software. 7. If you want to make a rescue disc, insert a 1.44 MB disc 8. Setup Complete and click Finish 9. Enter Your name and E-mail address Register 10.
4-7 MAGIC BIOS Install BIOS Live Update Utility 1. Click Magic BIOS when Magic Install MENU appears 2. Click Next to install the Magic BIOS in Destination Folder 3. After finish Setup you will have a Magic BIOS icon in your screen 4. Double click the Magic BIOS icon you will have this picture, choose from internet you can upgrade BIOS On-line 5. When On-line update BIOS the program will auto-check your BIOS version 6.
7. Click Yes if you want to update the BIOS otherwise choose No to exit 8. When System programming BIOS don’t turn off power, after finish update BIOS, the system will clear CMOS and automatically Restart 9. When choose From Local Driver to update BIOS, you must have the correct BIOS file in your Local Driver 10. Choose the correct BIOS file to update BIOS 4-8 Microsoft DirectX 8.
1. Click START/PROGRAMS/AVANCE 1SOUND MANAGER/AVRACK. Then ALSRACK appears 2. This utility it can play from CD the effect just like HI-FI stereo system, also it can play *.WAV, *.MID, *.MP3, *.MPG format file 3. This is a sound environment simulator offering massive simulation including environment of opera pub stadium KARAOK playing having high low KEY tuning. Also BASS high low eight tune tuning and TREBLE high low eight tune tuning.
3. You may re-set temperature and voltage by click OPTION 4-11 HOW TO DISABLE ON-BOARD SOUND Enter BIOS SETUP choose INTEGRATE PERIPHERALS choose ON-CHIP DEVICE FUNCTION choose AC97 AUDIO Disable on-board sound function by press PAGE DOWN KEY to Disable 4-12 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS Before update BIOS please choose Disabled in “Flash Part Write Protect” item on “Miscellaneous Control” in BIOS Setup, please refer page 41 Method 1. Use “Magic BIOS” update BIOS in Windows 98 (refer page 50) Method 2.
