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User Manual V1.0
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Item Checklist
Before you begin installing your motherboard, please make
sure that the following materials have been shipped:
This mainboard comes in a sturdy cardboard shipping
carton, which should contain the following items:
· The main board.
· This user manual.
· One Floppy disk drive cable.
· One Ultra DMA/66 IDE cable.
· Software utilities.
If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact
your retailer.
User's manual Version : 1.00
Release Date : Apr. 2000
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CONTENTS 3-2 MAIN MENU ............................................. ... ... ... ... ... ........................... 3-4
3-3 STANDARD CMOS SETUP ................................................................ 3-6
1 Introduction ................................................................................................ 1-1
3-4 BIOS FEATURES SETUP ............................................ ... ... .............. 3-10
1-1 Introduction ...................................................................................... 1-1
3-5 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP ............................................................. 3-16
1-2 Specifications................................................... ... . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 1-1
3-6 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ........................................................ 3-19
1-3 PACKAGE CHECKLIST ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ................................................ 1-3
3-7 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION ................................................................ 3-24
1-4 Block Diagram .............................................................................. 1-4
3-8 Defaults Menu .................................................................. ... .......... 3-26
1-5 Main Board Layout with Default Setting ... ... ....................................... 1-5
3-9 CPU SPEED SEETING ..................................................... ... ... ... ....... 3-27
1-6 Static Electricity Precautions................................................................... 1-6
3-10 INTERGRATED PERIPHERALS .......................................................3-28
3-11 PASSWORD SETTING ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . . ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..3-31
2 Installation Procedures ................................................................................. 2-1
3-12 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION. ............................................ ... ... .........3-32
2-1 Setting System Jumpers ............................................. ... ... ................. 2-1
3-13 Exit Selecting ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ........................................................3-32
2-2 System Memory (DIMM) ... ... . ............................................................. 2-5
2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................... ... ... ... . ....................... 2-6
4 Software Driver Installation ..................................................................... 4-1
2-4 Expansion ... ... ... ................................................................................... 2-6
4-1 UPDATED PRODUCT INFORMATION .................................................... 4-1
2-5 External Connectors ............................................. ... ... ... ..................... 2-7
4-2 Install Audio Driver(VXD MODE) default ................................................. 4-6
2-6 Power Connection Procedures ...................................................... 2-16
4-2 Install Audio Driver(VDM MODE) . ... ... ... ... . ............................................. 4-8
3 AWARD BIOS Setup ................................................................................. 3-1
5 Anti-Virus software installation ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... . . ... 5-1
3-1 Introduction........................................... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..... 3-1
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- MPU-401 game/MIDI port and Sound blaster®16
compatible.
Introduction
I/O Control
1-1 Introduction - Integrated Super I/O Controller in the VT82C686A.
The motherboard is a high-performance, low-cost motherboard which supports the
Intel PIII FC-PGA and Socket 370 microprocessor. System memory bank supports Expansion Slot
3 DIMM socket. Memory up to 768MB 100MHZ & 133MHZ SDRAM. - Four 32-bit PCI slots support Master mode.
- One AGP 2X slot.
On-board I/Os and expansion slot include 1 AGP 2X slot, Stereo sound, ATX - Two ISA slot.
power input/output, Super I/O, 2 Ultra DMA/66 EIDE interfaces, 4 USB ports, 4 - One Audio Modem Riser (AMR) slot.
PCI-bus slots, 1 AMR slot, 2 ISA-bus slots and so on. I/O Interface
1-2 Specifications - PCI Bus master IDE interface on board with two
connectors to support 4 IDE devices in 2 channel, the PCI
CPU IDE Controller supports from PIO Mode 0 to Mode 4, Bus
- Pentium III / Celeron TM Processor. master IDE DMA Mode 2 and Ultra DMA 33/66.
- Celeron TM Socket 370 PPGA packaged Processor. - On board super Multi-I/O chip that support 2 serial port
- Capacity of 2 nd level Cache is subject to different CPU with 16550 Fast UART compatible, 1 parallel port with
model. EPP and ECP capabilities, and a FDD interface.
- Coppermine Socket 370 FCPGA packaged Processor. - On-board PS/2 mouse Connector.
- VIA CyrixIII Processor - On-board PS/2 Keyboard Connector.
Chipset - 2 On-board USB ports.
- VIA VT82C693A North Bridge. - On-board IrDA connector.
- VIA VT82C686A South Bridge. - Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M,1.44M
and 2.88M bytes ,Supports LS-120 floppy disk device.
Clock Generator Other Function
- Support Modem Ring Power On.
- Supports 66 / 100 / 133 / 133¡ôMHz.
- Supports Keyboard, and WOL (Wake On LAN).
Power Supply
Memory
- On board 3.3V, 5V, 5Vstb, PS-ON and 12V 20-pin ATX
- 3 x 168-pin DIMM Sockets.
power connector.
- Supports 100MHZ & 133MHZ SDRAM Module
- Use switching regulator to support CPU core voltage.
16MB~768MB.
- Supports only 3.3V SDRAM DIMM.
Hardware Monitor
Audio
- CPU/Power Supply/Chassis Fan Revolution detecting.
- SoundBlaster Pro Hardware and Direct Sound Ready
- CPU Fan Control.
AC97 Digital Audio Controller.
- System Voltage Detect.
- Hardware SoundBlaster Pro for Windows DOS box and
- Display Actual Current Voltage.
real-mode DOS legacy compatibility.
- Supports two channel speaker mode.
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1-4 Block Diagram
BIOS
- Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bit FLASH RAM.
- ACPI ready for PC98/Windows 98.
- System BIOS supports ACPI function and Green feature
function, DMI, Plug and Play Flash ROM.
Form factor
- ATX Form Factor.
- Dimensions 305mm x 190mm, 4 layers PCB.
DRIVERS &Utility
- VIA 4-In-1 VIA SERVICE PACK.
- AC97 audio sound drivers.
- VIA HARDWARE MONITOR Applications.
- DirectX 7.
1-3 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
If you discover any item below was damaged or lost, please contact your vendor.
¡º The main board.
¡º This user manual.
¡º One Floppy disk drive cable.
¡º One Ultra DMA/66 IDE cable.
¡º CD Title Driver with anti-virus software.
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1-5 Main Board Layout with Default Setting
System default support PII&PIII(66MHZ/100MHZ/133MHZ FSB) 1-6 Static Electricity Precautions
JP12
Static electricity can easily damage your motherboard.
Observing a few basic precautions can help you safeguard against damage that
could result in expensive repairs. Follow the measures below to protect your
JP10 equipment from static discharge:
JP8
OPEN Keep the motherboard and other system components in their antistatic
packaging until you are ready to install them.
Touch a grounded surface before you remove any system component from
its protective antistatic packaging. A grounded surface within easy reach is
the expansion slot covers at the rear of the system case. or any other
unpainted portion of the system chassis.
During configuration and installation, touch a ground surface frequently to
discharge any static electric charge that may build up in your body. Another
option is to wear a grounding wrist strap.
When handling a motherboard or an adapter card, avoid touching its
components. Handle the motherboard and adapter cards either by the
edges or by the mounting bracket that attaches to the slot opening in the
case.
JP1
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The jumper settings are schematically depicted in this manual as follows:
Installation Procedures
The mainboard has some user-adjustable jumpers on the board that allow you to
configure the system for your requirements to the large extent. This chapter
contains information on each jumper setting on your mainboard.
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers.
1. Setting system jumpers. Note: When you open the jumper, attach the plastic jumper cap to one of the pins
2. Install RAM modules. so you won't lose it.
3. Install CPU & FAN. Warning: Always completely disconnect the power cord from your board
4. Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply. whenever you are working on it. Do not make connections while the power is on
5. Set up BIOS. because sensitive electronic components can be damaged by the sudden rush of
6. Set up system drivers and utility. power.
2-1 Setting System Jumpers Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the board.
Modem electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges. Use a
You may configure your motherboard to match the needs of your applications by grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components on a
setting different jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electrical switch. It static-dissipative surface or in a static-shielded bag when they are not in the
consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic chassis.
cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. To "close" a jumper, you connect
the pins with the clip. To "open" a jumper, you remove the clip. Sometimes a CPU External Frequency Settings:(JP8)
jumper will have three pins, labeled 1, 2, 3. In this case you would connect either The Motherboard supports Intel Socket 370 CPUs with 66MHz or 100MHz or
pin 1 and 2 or 2 and 3. 133MHz external frequency. Setting the jumper according to the external
frequency of the CPU you are going to install on the motherboard.
states JP8
BIOS auto-detect CPU
Frequency(66/100MHZ)
1 PII and Celeron and Cyrix
MIII CPU setting
BIOS auto-detect CPU
Frequency
2
(100/133MHz) PIII setting
OPEN CLOSED CLOSED 2-3 [Default]
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CPU Type Settings:(JP12) Keyboard Power On Selection(JP10)
The keyboard power on selection function. If your ATX power supply can support
The Motherboard supports Intel III/Socket 370/FCPGA CPUs and Cyrix (JOSHUA) 0.7A(700mA)5V standby current(with keyboard require), you can use this function.
CPUs. Setting the jumper according to the CPU type. you are going to install on
the motherboard. states JP10
states JP12 Enable this function
1
[Default]
Support Intel Serial CPU
1
[Default]
2 Disable]
*If your ATX power supply not support 700mA 5V
Support VIA Cyrix MIII standby current. Don't enable this function.
2
CPU Only. (JOSHUA)
Clear CMOS:(JP1)
To clear the data stored in the CMOS, always turn off the computer first, then
remove this jumper to 2-3 pin to clear the CMOS. The jumper should be set to 1-2
pin (3V battery back up) before turn on the computer.
states JP1
1 Clear CMOS
2 Normal [Default]
* Clear CMOS must be turn off the AC power first.
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2-2 System Memory (DIMM) 2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard supports up to 768MB 100MHZ and 133MHZ SDRAM. No The Motherboard provides a ZIF Socket 370. The CPU that came with the
hardware or BIOS setup is required after adding or removing the system memory. motherboard should have a fan attached to it to prevent overheating. If this in not
The chipset does not support ECC, However, ECC memory modules may still be the case, then purchase a fan before you turn on your system. Be sure that there
used, but the ECC function will not be available. is sufficient air circulation across the processor heat sink, or the processor could
overheat and damage both the processor and the motherboard.
Note:
1.The motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF
available for 3.3Volt (power level) Synchronous Dynamic Random socket and open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket then
Access Memory (SDRAM). upwards to a 90-degree angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as
shown. The notched corner should point towards the end of the lever. Because
the CPU has a corner pin for two of the four corners, the CPU will only be fitted in
the orientation as shown. The picture is for reference only: you should have a
CPU fan that covers the top side of the CPU. With the added weight of the CPU
fan, no force is required to insert the CPU. Once completely inserted, close the
Installing system Memory socket lever while holding down the CPU.
Insert the DIMM module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on
each side of the breaks, the module will be fitted only in the orientation shown. 2-4 Expansion Cards
The DIMM must be 3.3V for this motherboard.
Always unplug the power supply 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.
Expansion Card Installation Procedure The Motherboard has 4 PCI and 1 AMR
expansion slots. You may install up to 4 PCI cards and 1 AMR card on this
motherboard. To install the PCI cards or AMR card, please follow the following
procedure:
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary
hardware or software settings for you expansion card, such as jumpers or
switches.
2. Remove your computer system cover and the bracket plate with screw on the
slot you intend to use. Keep the bracket for possible future use.
3.Carefully align the card connectors and press firmly.
4.Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above.
5.Replace the computer system cover.
6.Setup the BIOS if necessary.
7.Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
Note: To install the AMR Card. You should set the "AC97 Modem" as "auto" in the
"INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS" of the BIOS Setup.
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2-5 External Connectors 3.Universal Serial BUS (USB) Ports 1 & 2:
There are two USB ports on this motherboard for connecting USB devices.
1.PS/2 Mouse Connector:
The motherboard provides a mini-DIN mouse connector, which supports a PS/2
style mouse. Universal Serial BUS (USB) Ports 1 & 2
PC99 Color : Black
PS/2 Mouse Connector PIN FUNCTION
PC99 Color : Green 1,5 +5V
PIN FUNCTION
2,6 USB-
1 DATA
3,7 USB+
2,6 N.C
3 GND 4,8 GND
4 +5V
5 CLOCK
4.Parallel Port Connector:
Normally, the parallel port is used to connect the system to a printer.
2.PS/2 Keyboard Connector:
This connector is for a standard keyboard using a PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This
connector will not allow standard AT (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You may use a
DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards. In some applications, the Parallel Port Connector
PC99 Color : Burgundy
keyboard is not present, the standard BIOS will report an error or failure during the
Power-On Self Test (POST) after resetting the PC. You may select "All, But
Keyboard" under the "Halt On" in "Standard CMOS SETUP" of BIOS SETUP.
This allows the system non-keyboard operation without the system halting during
the POST.
PS/2 Keyboard Connector
PC99 Color : Purple
PIN FUNCTION
1 DATA
2,6 N.C
3 GND
4 +5V
5 CLOCK
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5.Serial Port COM1 connector: 7.Joystick/MIDI connector:
The COM1 port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. A second serial port You may connect game joysticks or game pads to thisconnector for playing
is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing audio.
expansion slot opening.
Joystick/MIDI connector
Serial Port COM1 connector
PC99 Color : Turquoise JOYSTICK
PORT
PC99 Color:
Gold
6.Serial Port COM2 connector: 8.Audio Port connectors:
The COM2 port is ready for a mouse or other serial devices. A second serial port The Audio Port Connectors on the motherboard are standard1/8"GAME-AUDIO
is available using a serial port bracket connected from the motherboard to an connectors. Line Out (lime) can be connected to headphones or POWERED
expansion slot opening. speakers. Line In (light blue) allows tape players or other audio sources to be
recorded by your computer or played through the Line Out (lime). Mic (pink)
Serial Port COM2 connector allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice.
PC99 Color : Turquoise
Audio Port connectors
MICROPHONE IN AUDIO AUDIO
IN OUT
PC99 Color : PC99 Color : Light PC99 Color : Lime
Pink Blue
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9.Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors(IDE1 and IDE2) 10.Floppy Disk Drive Connector(FDC)
The motherboard supports up to four IDE devices, including CD-ROM drives, tape You can attach up to two floppy drives to the motherboard. After connecting the
backup drives, Hard Disk Drives, and other IDE devices. After connecting the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the floppy
single end to the board, connect the two plugs at the other end to your hard drives. The drive A: should be connected on the end and the drive B: in the
disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave middle.
mode by setting its jumper accordingly. Please refer to your hard disk
documentation for the jumper settings. (Pin 20 is removed to prevent the users
inserting the IDE devices in the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with Floppy Disk Drive Connector
pin 20 plugged). Floppy Disk Drive Connector Color : White
Primary/Secondary IDE Connectors
Primary IDE Connectors Secondary IDE Connectors
Color : Blue Color : White
NOTE: PIN1
Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to pin 1
PIN1 PIN1
NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to Note: Pin 5 is removed to prevent the users inserting the Floppy Disk Drive in the
pin 1 wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged.
11.Wake-On-LAN(WOL)/Wake-On-Modem(WOM) connectors(JP3)
Note: Ultra DMA/66 IDE devices must use an 80-wire IDE cable or else devices The Wake-On-LAN and Wake-On-Modem connectors connect to a LAN card and
will automatically be limited to Ultra DMA/33 mode. Modem card respectively with a Wake-On-LAN/Wake-On-Modem output. The
connectors power up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received
through the LAN card/Modem card.
Wake-On-LAN(WOL) connectors
PIN FUNCTION
1 SIGNAL
2 GND
3 +5V_SB
NOTE : The ATX power supply supports larger than 720mA
5V Standby current.
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12.Universal Serial BUS (USB) PIN Header(USB2)
There are two USB PIN Header on this motherboard for connecting USB devices. System Panel Connectors (J1)
Refer to the following figure for item 14 to 18.
Universal Serial BUS (USB) PIN Header System Panel Connectors
PIN FUNCTION PIN FUNCTION
1 VCC 2 GND
3 USB- 4 USB+
5 USB+ 6 USB-
7 GND 8 VCC
13.CPU/Chassis Fan Connectors(FAN1 and FAN2)
This motherboard provides CPU, Power, and Chassis fan connectors. Orientate 14.Power LED Lead
the fan so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat sink(s) This indicates the status of the system power is turned "ON' or "OFF" The LED will
instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the wiring and light when the system power is turned on and will go off when the system power is
plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be turned off.
ground. Connect the fan plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of 15.System Warning Speaker Connector
the connector. This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.
16.ATX Power Switch Lead
The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead.
Pressing the button once will switch the system between ON and SOFT OFF.
CPU Fan Connectors Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds will turn the
CPU Fan Connectors system off. The Power LED shows the status of the system power.
17.HDD LED Lead
This connector supplies power to the cabinet IDE activity LED. Read and write
activity by devices connected to the Primary or Secondary IDE connectors will
cause the LED to Light up.
18.Reset Switch Lead
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your
computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method
of rebooting to extend the life of the system power supply.
Note: The CPU and motherboard will overheat if there is noairflow across the
CPU and onboard heatsink. Damage may occur to the motherboard and the CPU
fan if these pins are incorrectly used. These are not jumpers, do not place jumper
caps over these pins.
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19. Internal Audio Connectors: 21.IR Pin Header:IR1
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from the sound sources
such as CD-ROM, TV tuner, and MPEG card.
IR&CIR Pin Header
Internal Audio Connectors PIN IR1
CD1 CD2
1 +5 VCC
PIN FUNCTION PIN FUNCTION
1 RIGHT 1 RIGHT
3 IRRX
2,4 GND 2,3 GND
3 LEFT 4 LEFT 4 GND
5 IRTX
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After all connections are made, close the system case cover.
20.ATX Power Connector:
This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply Be sure that all switches are OFF.
will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the
proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned. Connect the power supply cord to the power supply located on the back of
your system case according to your system user manual.
ATX Power Connector
Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.
You may then turn ON your devices in the following order:
(1) Your monitor
(2) External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
(3) Your system power For ATX power supplies, you need to switch ON the
power supply if a switch is provided as well as press the ATX power
switch on the front of the case.
The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. For ATX
power supplies, the power LED will light when the ATX power switch is
pressed. The system will then run power-On tests. While the tests are
running, additional messages will appear on the screen. If you do not see
anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power, the system
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may have failed a power-on test. Check your jumper settings and
connections again or call your retailer for assistance.
During power-ON, hold down to enter BIOS setup.
Follow the instructions in chapter 3 BIOS Setup
To power off you computer, you must first exit or shut down your operating
system before switching OFF the power switch. For ATX power supplies,
you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down your
operating system. If you use Windows 95/98, click the start button,
click shut down, and then click Shut down the computer. The power supply
should turn OFF after Windows shuts down. For ATX power supplies, the
message "You can now safely turn OFF your computer" will not appear
when shutting down the computer.
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PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, DEL TO ENTER SETUP
AWARD BIOS Setup Using Setup
In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press to select, use
3-1 Introduction the PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, press for help and
press to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to
This manual discusses AwardTM Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The navigate in the Setup program using the keyboard.
Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This special
information is then stored in battery-backed RAM so that it retains the Setup Key Function
information when the power is turned off. Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
The AwardBIOSTM installed in your computer system's ROM (Read Only Memory) Left arrow Move to the item in the left hand
is a custom version of an industry standard BIOS. This means that it supports Right arrow Move to the item in the right hand
Intel/Cyrix/AMD processors in a standard IBM-AT compatible input/output system. Esc key Main Menu -- Quit and not save changes into CMOS
The BIOS provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as disk Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -- Exit
drives and serial and parallel ports. current page and return to Main Menu
The AwardBIOSTM has been customized by adding important, but non-standard, PgUp key Increase the numeric value or make changes
features such as virus and password protection as well as special support for
PgDn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
detailed fine-tuning of the chipset controlling the entire system.
+ key Increase the numeric value or make changes
The rest of this manual is intended to guide you through the process of configuring
your system using Setup. - key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option
Starting Setup Page Setup Menu
The AwardBIOSTM is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. (Shift)F2 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color
The BIOS reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the forward, (Shift) F2 to select color backward
process of checking out the system and configuring it. When it finishes, the BIOS F3 key Calendar, only for Status Page Setup Menu
will seek an operating system on one of the disks and then launch and turn control F4 key Reserved
over to the operating system. F5 key Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for
While the BIOS is in control, the Setup program can be activated in one of two Option Page Setup Menu
ways: F6 key Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only
1. By pressing immediately after switching the system on, or for Option Page Setup Menu
2. By pressing the key when the following message appears briefly at the F7 key Load the default
bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self-Test). F8 key Reserved
Press DEL to enter SETUP. F9 key Reserved
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET"
button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing
, , and keys. If you do not press the keys at the correct time Navigating through the menu bar
and the system does not boot, an error message will be displayed and you will Use the left and right arrow keys to choose the menu you want to be in.
again be asked to...
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To display a sub menu 3-2 MAIN MENU
use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press
. Once you enter the AwardBIOSTM CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear
on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions
Getting Help and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to to accept and enter the sub-menu.
use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window
press or the F1 key again.
In Case of Problems
If, after making and saving system changes with Setup, you discover that your
computer no longer is able to boot, the AwardBIOSTM supports an override to the
CMOS settings which resets your system to its defaults.
The best advice is to only alter settings which you thoroughly understand. To this
end, we strongly recommend that you avoid making any changes to the chipset
defaults. These defaults have been carefully chosen by both Award and your
systems manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and
reliability. Even a seemingly small change to the chipset setup has the potential
for causing you to use the override.
A Final Note About Setup
Not all systems have the same Setup. While the basic look and function of the
Setup program remains the same for all systems, individual motherboard and
chipset combinations require custom configurations. For example, you may find
that your Setup main menu has a different number of entries from the main menu
displayed in this manual. These are simply features not supported (or not user
Note that a brief description of each highlighted selection appears at the bottom of
configurable) on your system.
the screen.
The final appearance of the Setup program also depends on the Original SETUP ITEMS
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) who built your system. If your OEM has decided The main menu includes the following main setup categories. Recall that some
that certain items should only be available to their technicians, those items may systems may not include all entries.
very well be removed from the Setup program.
STANDARD CMOS FEATURES
Use this menu for basic system configuration.
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.
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CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP 3-3 STANDARD CMOS SETUP
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your
system's performance. 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
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value
Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. you want in each item.
.
PNP / PCI CONFIGURATION
This entry appears if your system supports PNP / PCI.
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance
for your system to operate.
LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal
performance system operations. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to
maximize performance, the factory has the right to change these defaults to meet
their needs.
CPU SPEED SEETING
Use this menu to specify your settings for CPU/DIMM frequency control.
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
This section page includes all the items of IDE hard drive and Programmed Input /
Output features.
Date
PASSWARD SETTING The date format is , . Press to show the
Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords. calendar.
day The day, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is
IDE HDD AUTODETECTION
display-only
Automatically configure hard disk parameters.
date The date, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
SAVE & EXIT SETUP month The month, Jan through Dec.
Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. year The year, from 1900 through 2099
EXIT WITHOUT SAVE Time
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. The time format is . The time is calculated based on
the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
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Primary Master/Primary Slave/Secondary Master/Secondary Slave Drive A Type / Drive B Type
The categories identify the types of 2 channels that have been installed in the The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that have been
computer. There are 45 predefined types and 4 user definable types are for installed in the computer.
Enhanced IDE BIOS. Type 1 to Type 45 are predefined. Type user is None No floppy drive installed
user-definable. 360K, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch PC-type standard drive; 360 kilobyte capacity
1.2M, 5.25 in 5-1/4 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2 megabyte
Press PgUp or PgDn to select a numbered hard disk type or type the number and capacity
press . Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive 720K, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 720 kilobyte capacity
table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this 1.44M, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 1.44 megabyte capacity
category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Type 2.88M, 3.5 in 3-1/2 inch double-sided drive; 2.88 megabyte capacity
"User" to define your own drive type manually.
Video
If you select Type "User", you will need to know the information listed below.
The category selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system
Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press . This
monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select
information should be included in the documentation from your hard disk vendor
the type in Setup.
or the system manufacturer.
EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA,
VGA, SEGA, SVGA or PGA monitor adapters.
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". CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode
If you select Type "Auto", BIOS will Auto-Detect the HDD & CD-ROM Drive at the CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode
POST stage and showing the IDE for HDD & CD-ROM Drive. MONO Monochrome adapter, includes high resolution monochrome
adapters
TYPE drive type
CYLS. number of cylinders Halt On
HEADS number of heads The category determines whether the comp