CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION The MICRO ATX BX7 mainboard is a high-performance personal computer mainboard based on the Intel® Pentium® II processor. This mainboard combines leading edge AGP ATI® 3D RAGE PRO/RAGE PRO Turbo technology in graphics and Creative® ES1371/ES1373(reserved) PCI technology in audio. The Intel® Pentium® II processor supports MMXTM (Multimedia Extension) technology.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Mainboard Features CPU l Slot 1 for Intel® Pentium® II/CeleronTM processor. l Supports 233MHz, 266MHz, 300MHz, 333MHz, 350MHz, 400MHz, 450MHz, and faster. Chipset l Intel® 82443BX/PIIX4E chipset. Clock Generator l 66/68/75/83/100/112/133MHz clocks are supported. Main Memory l Supports four memory banks using two 168-pin unbuffered DIMM. l Supports a maximum memory size of 256MB (8M x 8) or 512MB (16M x 4) registered DIMM only. l Supports ECC(1-bit Error Code Correct) function.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION VGA l ATI® 3D RAGE PRO/RAGE PRO TURBO 2x - Running on AGP BUS. - Onboard 8MB SDRAM. - 3D Acceleration. - AGP 2x mode (133MHz) support pipelined and sideband protocols. Sound l Creative® ES1371/ES1373 (reserved) - Running on PCI BUS.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION System Hardware Monitor (optional) l CPU/Power Supply/Chassis Fan Revolution Detect l CPU Fan Control (the fan will automatically stop when the system enters suspend mode) l System Voltage Detect l CPU Overheat Warning.
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CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Chapter 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard operates with Intel® Pentium® II/CeleronTM processor. The mainboard uses a CPU Slot called Slot 1 for easy CPU installation and a jumper switch (SW1) to set the proper speed for the CPU. The CPU should always have a Heat Sink and a cooling fan attached to prevent overheating.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1-1 CPU Installation Procedures Different kinds of Pentium® II processor that is currently used: the OEM version, the Boxed version, and CeleronTM. OEM Pentium® II Processor has no Heat Sink, Fan and Heat Sink Support, the Boxed Pentium® II Processor is provided with Heat Sink w/ fan and Heat Sink Support, while the CeleronTM processor is a plain processor card without cover or heatsink.. A.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION *Heat Sink Support Pin (HSSPIN) - Plastic pins inserted through the HSSBASE to secure it to the mainboard (2 required per Assembly). *Heat Sink Support Top Bar (HSSTOP) - Plastic bar that clips onto the HSSBASE through the fins on the ATX heatsink. **Heat Sink w/ fan - Heat Sink that can be attached to the Pentium® II processor with metal clip. Note: * Provided by MSI mainboard. ** Provided by Special request.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Step 1: Insert the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount at the bottom of the mainboard. Step 2: Install the Retention Mechanism. Look for the key on Slot 1, and match it with the Notch Key on the Retention Mechanism for proper direction. Then, attach the Retention Mechanism to the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount. Use a Screwdriver to secure the Retention Mechanism.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Step 3: Install the Heat Sink Support Base. Look for the Two holes across Slot 1, and match it with the Two legs of the Heat Sink Support Base for the proper direction. Take note that one hole/leg is bigger than the other. The Four top pins of the Heat Sink Support Base should also be oriented towards Slot 1. pins Heat Sink Support Pin Leg Heat Sink Support Base Push the Heat Sink Support Base onto the mainboard, until you hear a click sound. Check for a perfect fit.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Step 5: Install the Heat Sink with Fan to the Processor. Push down the metal clips, so that they are in line with the back of the Heat Sink. Be careful, so as not detach the metal clips from the Heat Sink. Heat Sink w/ Fan â should be The arrow pointing down. Heat Sink Base Holder Metal Clips In case the metal clips are detached from the Heat Sink, re-attach them. Look for the arrow on the metal clip.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Step 6: Install the Processor. Unlock the Processor by pushing in the Processor Locks. è ç Insert the Processor like inserting a PCI or an ISA card. Step 7: Lock the Processor Locks. Secure the CPU by pulling the Processor Locks out.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Step 8: Install the Heat Sink Support Top Bar. Push the Heat Sink Support Top Bar to the Heat Sink Support Base, Until you hear a “click” sound. Check for a perfect fit. Heatsink Support Top Bar The installation is now complete.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION B. Boxed Pentium® II Processor Installation Procedures The Boxed Pentium® II Processor has a built- in Fan and Heat Sink. It also has a Heat Sink Support. So if you’re going to use a Boxed PentiumTM II Processor, all you need is the Retention Mechanism. Step 1: Insert the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount at the bottom of the mainboard. Step 2: Install the Retention Mechanism.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Step 3: Install the Heat Sink Support Base. Look for the 2 holes across Slot 1, and match it with the 2 Heat Sink Support Base. Take note that one hole/base is bigger than the other. Retention Mechanism Notch Hole PC-3742 Heat Sink Support Base Push the Heat Sink Support Base onto the mainboard, until you hear a click sound. Check for a perfect fit.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Step 4: Install the Heat Sink Support. Attach the 2 Heat Sink Supports to the sides of the Processor. These Heat Sink Supports will fit in any direction, so be sure that the Heat Sink Support Locks are oriented outwards for the proper direction.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Step 5: Unlock the Processor Locks and Heat Sink Support Locks. Push in the Processor Locks. Open the Heat Sink Support Locks. Processor Lock Heatsink Support Lock PC-3744 Step 6: Insert the Processor like inserting a PCI or an ISA card.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION PC-3745 Step 7: Lock the Processor Locks and Heat Sink Support Locks Secure the CPU by pushing out the Processor Locks. Close the Heat Sink Support Locks. The installation is now complete.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION C. OEM CeleronTM Processor Installation Procedures Step 1: Insert the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount at the bottom of the mainboard. Step 2: Install the Retention Mechanism. Look for the key on Slot 1, and match it with the Notch Key on the Retention Mechanism for proper direction. Then, attach the Retention Mechanism to the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount. Use a Screwdriver to secure the Retention Mechanism.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Step 3: Install the MSI Heat Sink (optional) to the Processor. ê Celeron TM processor Heat Sink ê The instruction procedure may vary depending on the Heat Sink that you’re using. plastic Clip Push down the plastic clips, so that they are in line with the hole on the processor. Check for perfect fit. Step 4: Install the Processor. Insert the Processor like inserting a PCI or an ISA card.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Procedure for detaching the Retention Cap: Notch Hole Retention Cap (Top View) To remove the Retention Cap, you need a Screw Driver (0.3 cm) tip. - Insert the screw driver into the retention cap notch hole. - Push the retention cap plastic lock inward. - Pull the retention cap upward.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1-2 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure 1. The DIP Switch SW1 (1, 2, 3, and 4) is used to set the Core/Bus (Fraction) ratio of the CPU. The actual core speed of the CPU is the Host Clock Frequency multiplied by the Core/Bus ratio. For example: If then CPU Clock Core/Bus ratio CPU core speed = = = = = 66MHz/100MHz 4 Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 66MHz x 4/100MHz x 4 266MHz/400MHz SW1 CPU 1 2 3 4 Core/Bus Ratio ON OFF ON ON 2.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1-3 CPU Speed Setting: SW1 To adjust the speed of the CPU, you must know the specification of your CPU (always ask the vendor for CPU specification). The mainboard can auto-detect between 66 or 100MHz CPU Bus Frequency.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION a. 66MHz CPU Bus Frequency CPU Type SW1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 233MHz 266MHz 300MHz 333MHz Table 2.1 233 ~ 333MHz Intel® Pentium® II/CeleronTM processor b. 100MHz CPU Bus Frequency CPU Type SW1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 350MHz 400MHz 450MHz Table 2.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1-4 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN/PSFAN/SYSFAN These connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connector, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.2 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 A battery must be used to retain the mainboard configuration in CMOS RAM. Short 1-2 pins of JBAT1 to store the CMOS data. 1 3 JBAT1 1 1 2 2 3 3 Clear Data Keep Data Note: You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin, while the system is off. Then, return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on, it will damage the mainboard. Always unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.3 Memory Installation 2.3-1 Memory Bank Configuration The mainboard supports a maximum memory size of 256MB (8M x 8) or 512MB (16M x 4) registered DIMM for SDRAM: It provides two 168-pin unbuffered DIMMs (Double In-Line Memory Module) sockets. It supports 8 MB to 256 Mbytes DIMM memory module. WARNING! DIMM2(Bank2+ Bank3) DIMM1(Bank0 + Bank1) ! There are two kinds of DIMM specification supported by this mainboard: PC100 and PC66.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.3-2 Memory Installation Procedures A. How to install a DIMM Module Single Sided DIMM Double Sided DIMM 1. The DIMM slot has a two Notch Key “VOLT and DRAM”, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in. DRAM VOLT 3. The plastic clip at the side of the DIMM slot will automatically close..
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.3-3 Memory Population Rules 1. Supports only SDRAM DIMM. 2. To operate properly, at least one 168-pin DIMM module must be installed. 3. This mainboard supports Table Free memory, so memory can be installed on DIMM1 or DIMM 2 in any order. 4. Supports 3.3 volt DIMM. 5. The DRAM addressing and the size supported by the mainboard is shown below: Table 2.3-1 SDRAM Memory Addressing DRAM Tech.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.4 Case Connector: JFP1 The Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED, Speaker, Keylock and HDD LED are all connected to the JFP1 connector block.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.4-1 Power Switch Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. This switch had the same feature with JRMS1. 2.4-2 Reset Switch Reset switch is used to reboot the system rather than turning the power ON/ OFF. Avoid rebooting while the HDD LED is lit. You can connect the Reset switch from the system case to this pin. 2.4-3 Power LED The Power LED is lit while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED from the system case to this pin.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.5 Floppy Disk Connector: FDD The mainboard also provides a standard floppy disk connector FDC that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.6 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 Primary IDE Connector Secondary IDE Connector The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA/33 function. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary). You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices to IDE1 and IDE2. These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.7 Power Supply 2.7-1 ATX 20-pin Power Connector: JPWR1 This connector supports the power button on-board. Using the ATX power supply, functions such as Modem Ring Wake-Up and Soft Power Off are supported by this mainboard. This power connector supports instant power on function which means that system will boot up instantly when the power connector is inserted on the board. 11 1 20 10 ATX Power Connector PIN DEFINITION PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 11 3.3V 1 3.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.7-2 Remote Power On/Off Switch: JRMS1 Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. During OFF state, press once and the system turns on. During ON stage, push once and the system goes to sleep mode: pushing it more than 4 seconds will change its status from ON to OFF. If you want to change the setup, you could go to the BIOS Power Management Setup. This is only used for ATX type power supply.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.8 IrDA Infrared Module Connector: IR The mainboard provides one 5-pin infrared (IR) connector for IR modules. This connector is for optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. FIR and Consumer IR are reserved functions.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.9 Serial Port Connectors: COM 1 and COM 2 The mainboard has a 9-pin male DIN connector for serial port COM 1. This port is a 16550A high speed communication port that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a mouse or a modem cable directly into this connector.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.10 Parallel Port Connector: LPT The mainboard provides a 25 pin female centronic connector for LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that also supports Enhanced Parallel Port(EPP) and Extended capabilities Parallel Port(ECP).
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.11 Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector. The connector location and pin definition are shown below: Pin6 NC Pin5 Mouse Clock Pin3 GND Pin4 VCC Pin1 Mouse DATA Pin2 NC PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female) 2.12 Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a keyboard.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.13 Joystick/Midi Connectors You can connect joystick or game pads to this connector. Joystick/MIDI 2.14 Audio Port Connectors Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD player, Tape layer, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for the microphones.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.15 USB Connectors The mainboard provides a UHCI(Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices like: keyboard, mouse and other USB devices. You can plug the USB device directly to this connector.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.16 VGA DB 15 Pin Connector The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin connector to connect to a VGA monitor.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.17 Onboard VGA Disable/Enable Jumper: JP2 This jumper is used to Enable/Disable the onboard VGA feature.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.18 Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1 Attach a power saving switch to JGS1. When the switch is pressed, the system immediately goes into suspend mode. Press any key and the system wakes up.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.19 Power Saving LED Connector: JGL1 JGL1 can be connected with two-color LED. There are two type of LED that you can use: 3-pin LED or 2-pin LED(ACPI request). LED will lit while the system is in suspend mode.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.20 Power On Mode Jumper: JP1 The mainboard supports three kinds of system boot up: the Boot-Up by switch, Immediate Boot-Up, and Last State. With the Boot-Up by Switch, the system will boot up only when the power on switch is pressed. For Immediate Boot-Up, the system will boot up instantly when the power connector is connected into the system; this function must be set in the BIOS Power Management.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.21 Wake-Up on LAN Connector: JWOL The JWOL connector is for use with LAN add-on cards that supports Wake Up on LAN function. To use this function you need to set the “Resume By Ring” to enable at the BIOS Power Management Setup. 1 3 JWOL PIN 1 2 3 SIGNAL 5VSB GND MP_WAKEUP Note: LAN wake-up signal is active “high”. Note: To be able to use this function, you need a power supply that provide enough power for this feature.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.22 Modem Wake Up Connector: JMDM1 The JMDM1 connector is for used with Modem add-on card that supports the Modem Wake Up function. To use this function, you need to set the “Resume By Ring” to enable at the BIOS Power Management Setup. 5 1 JMDM1 PIN 1 2 3 4 5 SIGNAL NC GND MDM_WAKEUP NC 5VSB Note: Modem wake-up signal is active “low”. Note: To be able to use this function, you need a power supply that provide enough power for this feature.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.23 Modem-In: J6 The connector is for Modem with internal voice connector. SPK IN GND MIC OUT J6 SPK_IN is connected to the Modem Speaker Out connector. MIC_OUT is connected to the Modem Microphone In connector.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.24 AUX Line In Connector: J5 This connector is used for DVD Add on Card with Line In connector.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.25 CD-In Modem Connector: J8 This connector is for Modem with internal voice connector.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.23 CPU Temperature Sensor: JSOR1 (optional) This is used to check the CPU temperature. The J1 is a sensor that is placed near the processor heatsink. This will monitor the CPU temperature.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.24 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J3 This connector is connected to 2-pin connector chassis switch. If the Chassis is open, the switch will be short. The system will record this status. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS settting and clear the status.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.25 Keyboard Power: JVSB1 (reserved) The JVSB jumper is for setting keyboard power. This function is provided by keyboard and PS/2 mouse Wake-up function. 1 3 JVSB1 1 1 3 3 5V (default) Disable keyboard power on function 5V Standby Enable keyboard power on function Note: To be able to use this function, you need a power supply that provide enough power for this feature.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Chapter 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Award® BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed RAM (CMOS RAM), so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP 3.1 Entering Setup Power on the computer and press immediately to allow you to enter Setup. The other way to enter Setup is to power on the computer. When the below message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press key or simultaneously press , , and keys.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP 3.3 The Main Menu Once you enter Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from eleven setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59IM4C) CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Chipset Features Setup This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features. Power Management Setup This category determines the power consumption for system after setting the specified items. Default value is Disable. PNP/PCI Configuration Setup This category specifies the IRQ level for PCI and ISA devices. Supervisor Password/User Password Change, set or disable password. This function allows the user access to the system and setup or just setup.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP 3.4 Standard CMOS Setup The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 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. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59IM4A) STANDARD CMOS SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Date The date format is . Day month date year Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. The month from Jan. through Dec. The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys. The year, depends on the year of the BIOS Time The time format is . PrimaryMaster/PrimarySlave SecondaryMaster/Secondary Slave These categories identify the types of 2 channels that have been installed in the computer.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP If the controller of HDD interface is ESDI, the selection shall be “Type 1”. If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”. If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None”. CYLS.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP 3.5 BIOS Features Setup ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59IM4A) BIOS FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP CPU Internal Cache The default value is Enabled. Enabled (default) Enable cache Disabled Disable cache Note: The internal cache is built in the processor. External 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). Using 66MHz CPU BUS Deschutes processor, set to Enabled or Disabled.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Boot From LAN First During Enabled, if there’s a LAN card onboard, the priority from booting will be from the LAN. Boot Sequence This category determines which drive the computer searches first for the disk operating system (i.e., DOS). The settings are A,C,SCSI/ C,A,SCSI/C,CD-ROM,A/CD-ROM,C,A/D,A,SCSI/E,A,SCSI/F,A,SCSI/ SCSI,A,C/SCSI,C,A/C,LS/ZIP,C only. Default value is A,C,SCSI. Swap Floppy Drive Switches the floppy disk drives between being designated as A and B.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Security Option This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Setup(default) The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. PCI VGA Palette Snooping Choose Disabled or Enabled.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Report No FDD For WIN 95 This function is only used when you are testing SCT for Windows® 95 Logo. Video BIOS Shadow Determines whether video BIOS will be copied to RAM for faster execution. Video shadow will increase the video performance. Enabled (default) Disabled Video shadow is enabled Video shadow is disabled C8000 - CFFFF Shadow/E8000 - EFFFF Shadow Determines whether the optional ROM will be copied to RAM for faster execution.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP 3.6 Chipset Features Setup The Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. Choose the “CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP” from the Main Menu and the following screen will appear.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP SDRAM RAS to CAS Delay You can select the SDRAM RAS to CAS delay time in HCLKs of 2 or 3 (default). The system board designer should set the values in this field, depending on the SDRAM installed. SDRAM RAS Precharge Time You can select the SDRAM RAS Precharge time in HCLKs of 2 or 3 (default). The system board designer should set the values in this field, depending on the SDRAM installed. SDRAM CAS Latency Time You can select CAS latency time in HCLKs of 2 or 3 (default).
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Video RAM Cacheable Select Enabled allows caching of the video RAM, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. 8 Bit I/O Recovery Time The recovery time is the length of time, measured in CPU clocks, which the system will delay after the completion of an input/output request.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP AGP Aperture Size (MB) Select the size the of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation. Spread Spectrum Modulated This item allows you to select the clock generator Spread Spectrum function. The default is enabled. This item should always be set to Disabled.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP 3.7 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup will appear on your screen like this: ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59IM4A) POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Power Management Disable User Define Min Saving Max Saving Global Power Management will be disabled. Users can configure their own power management. Pre-defined timer values are used such that all timers are in their MAX value. Pre-defined timer values are used such that all timers are in their MIN value. PM Control by APM No Yes System BIOS will ignore APM when power managing the system.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Video Off After The settings are N/A, Standby, Doze, or Suspend. This option is for choosing the setting in which the monitor will turn off. N/A Always turn on. Doze During Doze mode, the monitor will be turned off. Standby During Standby mode, the monitor will be turned off. Suspend During Suspend mode, the monitor will be turned off. The default setting is Standby. MODEM Use IRQ Name the interrrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the modem (if any) on your system.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Standby Mode Disable System will never enter STANDBY mode. 1 Min/2 Min/ 4 Min/6 Min/ 8 Min/10 Min/ 20 Min/30 Min/ 40 Min/1 Hr Defines the continuous idle time before the system enters STANDBY mode. If any item defined in the options of “Power Down and Resume events” is enabled & active, STANDBY timer will be reloaded. When the system has entered Standby mode , any of the items that are enabled in “Wake Up Events of Doze and Standby” will trigger the system to wake up.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Throttle Duty Cycle This option will determine how much power will be used by the CPU , if the system goes into suspend mode. VGA Active Monitor During Enabled, if there’s no activity in the monitor screen, the system will go into Power Saving Mode. During Disabled, the system will go into Power Saving Mode, whether there is activity in the monitor screen or not. The settings are Disabled and Enabled. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN The settings are Delay 4 sec or Instant-off.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Power LED This item determines which state the Power LED will use. The settings are Blink, Dual color, and Single color. During blink, the power LED will blink when the system enters the suspend mode. When the mode is in Dual Color, the power LED will change its color. Choose the single color and the power LED will always remain lit. Wake Up On LAN To use this function, you need a LAN add-on card which support power on functions.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP IRQ 8 Clock Event IRQ[3-7,9-15], NMI Primary IDE 0 Primary IDE 1 Secondary IDE 0 Secondary IDE 1 Floppy Disk Serial Port Parallel Port : Enabled : Enabled : Disabled : Disabled : Disabled : Enabled : Enabled : Enabled During Enabled, if any interrupt event occurs, the system will wakeup from suspend mode. During Disabled, the system will not monitor any interrupt event.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP 3.8 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup You can manually configure the PCI Device’s IRQ. The following pages tell you the options of each item & describe the meanings of each options. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A69HM4D) PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Resources Controlled By By Choosing “Auto”, the system BIOS will detect the system resource and automatically assign the relative IRQ and DMA Channel for each peripheral. By Choosing “Manual”(default), the user will need to assign IRQ & DMA for add-on cards. Be sure that there is no conflict for IRQ/DMA and I/O ports. Note: When choosing “Auto”, you must be sure that all of the system add-on cards are PnP type.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP IRQ-15 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-0 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-1 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-3 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-5 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-6 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP DMA-7 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP The above settings will be shown on the screen only if “Manual” is chosen for the Resources Controlled By function. Legacy is the term which signifies that a resource is assigned to the ISA Bus and provides for non PnP ISA add-on card.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP 3.9 Load BIOS/Setup Defaults This Main Menu item loads the default system values. If the CMOS is corrupted, the defaults are loaded automatically. Choose this item and the following message appears: “ Load Setup Defaults (Y / N) ? N “ To use the Setup defaults, change the prompt to “Y” and press < Enter > Note: The Setup defaults can be customized to increase performance.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP 3.10 Special Features Setup (optional) This Special Features Setup is used by System Hardware Monitor chipset. You can manually change the value of each option. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A69HM4C) INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. ******** POST SHOWING ******** Chassis Fan Detected :Disabled Power Fan Detected :Disabled CPU Fan Detected :Enabled Chassis Intrusion Detect :Disabled Voltage Detected :Enabled Vcore Voltage Detected :Enabled +2.5V Voltage Detected :Enabled +3.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP Chassis Intrusion Detect Set this option to Enabled, Reset, or Disabled the chassis intrusion detector. During Enabled, any intrusion on the system chassis will be recorded. The next time you turn on the system, it will show a warning message. To be able to clear those warning, choose Reset. After clearing the message, it will go back to Enabled. CPU Speed Check you processor and set this function accordingly.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP 3.11 Integrated Peripherals ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A69HM4D) INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP IDE Secondary Slave PIO Auto/Mode0/Mode1-4 For these 4 IDE options, choose “Auto” to have the system BIOS auto detect the IDE HDD operation mode for PIO access. Note: Some IDE HDD can not operate at the responding HDD’s mode. When the user has selected “Auto” and the system BIOS has accepted the HDD response mode, the user may degrade the HDD’s operation mode.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP USB Keyboard Support Enabled/Disabled Choosing Enabled will allow the system to use USB keyboard without a device driver. Onboard FDC Controller Enabled/Disabled The system has an on-board Super I/O chip with a FDD controller that supports 2 FDDs for 360K/720K/1.2M/1.44M/ 2.8M. Choose “Enabled” to use the onboard FDD controller for accessing the FDD. Otherwise choose “Disabled” to use the off-board FDD controller.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP UART Mode Select This item allow you to determine which Infra Red (IR) function of onboard I/O chip. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled (3BCH/IRQ7)/ (278H/IRQ5)/ (378H/IRQ5) Disable 3BCH/IRQ7 278H/IRQ5 378H/IRQ5 There is a built-in parallel port on the on-board Super I/O chipset that provides Standard, ECP, and EPP features.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP channels 3 or 1. The onboard parallel port is EPP Spec. compliant, so after the user chooses the onboard parallel port with the EPP function, the following message will be displayed on the screen: “EPP Mode Select.” At this time either EPP 1.7 spec. or EPP 1.9 spec. can be chosen.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP 3.12 Supervisor/User Password Setting This Main Menu item lets you configure the system so that a password is required each time the system boots or an attempt is made to enter the Setup program. Supervisor Password allows you to change all CMOS settings but the User Password setting doesn’t have this function. The way to set up the passwords for both Supervisor and User are as follow: 1. Choose “Change Password” in the Main Menu and press .
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP 3.13 IDE HDD Auto Detection You can use this utility to automatically detect the characteristics of most hard drives. When you enter this utility, the screen asks you to select a specific hard disk for Primary Master. If you accept a hard disk detected by the BIOS, you can enter “Y” to confirm and then press to check next hard disk.
CHAPTER 4 VGA DRIVER Chapter 4 ATI® 3D RAGE PRO/ATI® 3D RAGE IIC VGA DRIVER 1. Overview The ATI® 3D RAGE PRO/ATI® 3D RAGE IIC is a highly integrated graphics controller. Incorporated within this single chip are the 2D, 3D, and video accelerators, palette DAC, and dual-clock synthesizer. This multi-function integrated controller delivers TV-quality scaled video optimized for MPEG playback, industry-leading mach64 2D performance. 1.1 ATI® RAGE PRO Features l Support 2M or 4M SGRAM for 100MHz.
CHAPTER 4 VGA DRIVER 1.3 System Requirements This section describes system requirements for the VGA Driver installation and Usage. Computer Monitor Operating system CD-ROM Chipset VGA BIOS Intel® Pentium® II processor or higher VGA Support, mimimum 640x480 resolution DOS 5.0 or higher, Windows® 95, Windows® NT 3.51 or 4.0, or OS/2® Double Speed or Higher ATI® 3D RAGE II C/ATI® RAGE PRO Version 1.
CHAPTER 4 VGA DRIVER 2. ATI® 3D VGA Driver Setup & Usage Procedures Insert the CD-title into your CD-ROM drive. This CD will auto-run. This will display installation for VGA driver and sound driver. Also included are Intel® PIIX4 patch for Windows® 95, Norton® Anti-virus, and Bus Master driver. Just click the button for automatic installation for VGA driver. 2.
CHAPTER 4 VGA DRIVER 2.1-2 Changing resolution, color depth, and refresh rate: Step 1: Click Start menu and select Control Panel from Settings group. Step 2: Select Display icon. Step 3: Select Settings. Step 4: Select Color Palette to change between 16 color, 256 color, Hi color, or True color. Step 5: Select desktop resolution from 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, and 1280x1024. Step 6: Select Refresh rate list box to change the screen refresh rate. Step 7: Click OK or Apply. 2.
CHAPTER 4 VGA DRIVER 2.2 Windows® NT 4.0 You need to install Windows® NT “Service Pack”, before you install Windows® NT driver. 2.2-1 Display Driver Installation Procedure: Step 1: Click Start menu and select Control Panel from Settings group. Step 2: Select Display icon. Step 3: Select Settings on the Display Properties. Step 4: Select Display Type. Step 5: Select Change from the Adapter Type Area. Step 6: Select Have Disk of Change Display. Step 7: Insert the CD-Title Disk into CD-ROM Drive.
CHAPTER 4 VGA DRIVER 2.2-2 Changing resolution, color depth, and refresh rate: Step 1: Click Start menu and select Control Panel from Settings group. Step 2: Select Display icon. Step 3: Select Settings. Step 4: Select Color Palette to change between 16 color, 256 color, 32768 colors, 65536 colors, and 16777216 colors. Step 5: To select desktop resolution size, go to the Desktop area and use the slide bar to change resolution from 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, to 1280x1024.
CHAPTER 5 AUDIO DRIVER Chapter 5 CREATIVE® AUDIO DRIVER 1. Overview The Creative® ES1371 digital controller provides the next generation of audio performance to the PC market. 1.1 Features l SoundScape WaveTable Synthesizer. l Full DOS Game Compatibility. l PCI Bus Master for fast DMA. l Fully Compliant with PC97 Power Management Specification. 1.2 System Requirements This section describes system requirements for the Audio Driver installation and Usage.
CHAPTER 5 AUDIO DRIVER 2. Audio Driver Setup Insert the CD-title into your CD-ROM drive. This CD will auto-run. This will display installation for VGA driver and sound driver. Also included are Intel® PIIX4 patch for Windows® 95, Norton® Anti-virus, and Bus Master driver. Just click the button for automatic installation for audio driver. 2.1 Windows® 95 If you start Windows® 95, this will automatically detect this hardware onboard “PCI Multimedia Audio Device” and “Gameport Joystick”.
CHAPTER 5 AUDIO DRIVER 2.2 Windows® NT 4.0 2.2-1 Audio Driver Installation Procedure: Step 1: Click Start menu and select Control Panel from Settings group. Step 2: Select Multimedia icon. Step 3: Click on the Devices tab. Step 4: Click Add. Step 5: Double click on Unlisted or Updated Driver in the list. Step 6: Insert the CD-ROM Disk into the CD-ROM Drive. Step 7: When the Install from Disk dialog box appears, look for your CD-ROM drive :\Sound\Ensoniq\AudioPCI\NT40\ Step 8: Click OK. Step 9: Click OK.
