User`s manual
Table Of Contents
- Preface
- Chapter 1
- Introducing the Mainboard
- Chapter 2
- Installing the Mainboard
- Safety Precautions
- Quick Guide
- Installing the Mainboard in a Case
- Checking Jumper Settings
- Connecting Case Components
- Installing Hardware
- Installing the Processor
- Installing Memory Modules
- Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM
- Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive
- Installing Add-on Cards
- Connecting Optional Devices
- Connecting I/O Devices
- Chapter 3
- Using BIOS
- About the Setup Utility
- Using BIOS
- Standard CMOS Features
- Advanced BIOS Setup Option
- Anti-Virus Protection (Disabled)
- Y2K Monitor (Disabled)
- CPU Internal Cache CPU Internal Cache (Enabled)
- External Cache (Enabled)
- CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking (Enabled)
- Quick Power On Self Test (Enabled)
- 1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device (Floppy/HDD-0/LS120)
- Boot Other Device (Enabled)
- Swap Floppy Drive (Disabled)
- Boot Up Floppy Seek (Enabled)
- Boot Up NumLock Status (On)
- ATA 66/100 IDE Cable MSG (Enabled)
- Gate A20 Option (Fast)
- Typematic Rate Setting (Disabled)
- Security Option (Setup)
- OS Select For DRAM > 64 MB (Non-OS2)
- HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability (Disabled)
- Report No FDD For WIN95 (Yes)
- Advanced Chipset Features Option
- Integrated Peripherals Option
- OnChip IDE Device
- OnChip PCI Device
- SuperIO Device
- POWER ON Function (Hot KEY)
- KB Power ON Password
- Hot Key Power ON (Ctrl-F12)
- Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled)
- Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8/IRQ4)
- Onboard Serial Port 2 (2F8/IRQ3)
- UART Mode Select (Normal)
- UR2 Duplex Mode (Half)
- Onboard Parallel Port (378/IRQ7)
- Parallel Port Mode (ECP)
- ECP Mode Use DMA (3)
- Game Port Address (201)
- Midi Port Address (330)
- Midi Port IRQ (10)
- Init Display First (PCI Slot)
- OnChip USB Controller (All Enabled)
- USB Keyboard Support (Disabled)
- IDE HDD Block Mode (Enabled)
- Power Management Setup Option
- Power Management Timeouts
- Wake Up Calls
- ACPI Function (Enabled)
- ACPI Suspend Type (S1 (POS))
- Power Management Option (User Define)
- HDD Power Down (Disable)
- Suspend Mode (Disable)
- Video Off Option (Suspend --> Off)
- Video Off Method (DPMS Support)
- MODEM Use IRQ (3)
- Soft-Off by PWRBTN (Instant-Off)
- AC Resume Function (Always Off)
- IRQ/Event Activity Detect
- Press
to return to the previous screen. - PNP/PCI Configuration Option
- PC Health Status Option
- Frequency/Voltage Control
- Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option
- Load Optimized Defaults Option
- Set Password Option
- Save & Exit Setup Option
- Exit Without Saving
- Chapter 4
- Using the Mainboard Software

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The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package
contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bun-
dled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software
program, and the location for your mainboard version. More information on
some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory
as the software.
Note: Never try to install software from a folder that is not specified for use with
your mainboard.
Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named RE-
ADME.TXT, INSTALL.TXT, or something similar. These files may contain
important information that is not included in this manual.
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Most of the sub-folders in this folder are empty, with a short README file giv-
ing directions to alternate folders for the appropriate software.
Installation for Windows 2000/98/98SE/ME/95
To install the audio drivers, go to the directory \SOUND\VIA8233\; then run
SETUP.EXE
Installation for Windows NT4.0
1. Click Start.
2. Click Settings and then click Control Panel.
3. Double-click the Multimedia icon.
4. Select the Device tab.
5. Click Add.
6. Select the item “Unlisted or Updated Driver” in the List of Drivers
in the list box and then specify the path to the PCI audio NT
drivers (\SOUND\VIA8233\NT4).
7. Select “Avance AC’97 Drivers and Applications” and click OK.
8. Choose the proper I/O or click OK for the default setting. Setup
installs the drivers and software.
9. Restart the Windows NT system when prompted.