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
IDE Software
This folder has software and drivers for the IDE that is integrated on this
mainboard. Drivers are provided for Windows 2000/98 and Windows NT.
Installation for Windows NT4.0
Browse to the \IDE\VIA folder and run SETUP.EXE to install the IDE driver for
your operating system.
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All the utility software available on the CD-ROM is Windows compliant. It is
provided only for the convenience of customers. The following software is
furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with
the terms of the license.
Note: The software in these folders is subject to change at anytime without prior
notice. Please refer to the support CD for available software.
Award Flash Memory Utility
This utility enables you to erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory
chip on the mainboard, and lets you copy an updated version of the BIOS to
the chip. Proceed with caution when using this program. If you erase the cur-
rent BIOS and fail to write a new BIOS, or write a new BIOS that is incorrect,
your system will malfunction. Refer to Chapter 3, Using BIOS for more infor-
mation.
PC-CILLIN
The PC-CILLIN software program provides anti-virus protection for your sys-
tem. This program is available for Windows 2000/ME/98SE and Windows NT.
Be sure to check the readme.txt and install the appropriate anti-virus software
for your operating system.
We strongly recommend users to install this free anti-virus software to help
protect your system against viruses.
Note: Update your virus software regularly to protect against new viruses.
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