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Electronic Emission Notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE RECEIVER CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM THAT OF THE RECEIVER CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN

NOTE: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or television reception. The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference,it is necessary to use shielded I/O cables. Copyright
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Table of Contents
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION ............................................................. 3 Key Features .............................................................................................. 3 Motherboard Layout (Model Code No. - 35833304) .................................. 5 Jumper Settings ......................................................................................... 6 JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5 - CPU Type Selection .................................... 6 JP11, JP12, JP13, JP16 - Power Selection for the CPU Bus Section,Bus Votage & CPU Core-Voltage Select .......................... 7 JP31 - CMOS Clear ............................................................................... 8 JP32, JP36 - Reserved Jumpers ......................................................... 8 JP25, JP26 - DIMM Voltage Select ........................................................ 8 Memory Configuration .......................................................................... 9 Installation .................................................................................................. 10 Installing a DRAM Module .................................................................... 10 Installing the Processor (CPU) ............................................................ 10 BIOS SETUP ............................................................................................... 1 1 Starting Setup .............................................................................................. 11 Main Menu ................................................................................................... 11 Standard CMOS Setup ................................................................................ 13 BIOS Features Setup ................................................................................... 14 Chipset Features Setup .............................................................................. 15 Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................ 15 Supervisor/User Password Setting ............................................................ 15 Power Management Setup .......................................................................... 16 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup ..................................................................... 16 Flash Update Procedure ............................................................................. 16

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HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
The Intel� 430TX Pentium� PCI motherboard is based on the Intel� 430TX BGA Chipset. The chipset is a highly integrated solution for a cost-effective and compact motherboard. Features on-board include super-I/O, PCI bus master IDE(support ultra DMA 33MB/ Sec), PCI Ver 2.1 compliance, USB, support of Pentium CPUs running at 90, 100, 120, 133, 150, 166, 180, 200, 233MHz, Cyrix 6x86/6x86L/6x86MX CPUs and AMD K5/K6 processors. DIMM and SIMM sockets are provided onboard, allowing flexible installation of main memory.The onboard pipelined burst cache further boosts the system performance.

Key Features
Processor
� � � � � ZIF Socket 7. Full support for the Intel� Pentium processor with MMX technology using socket 7. Supports 60MHz and 66MHz bus speed including all Pentium� processors operating from 90MHz to 233MHz. Supports Cyrix 6x86/6x86L/6x86MXTM processors. Supports AMD K5/K6 processors.

Cache
� � The external cache policy is direct-mapped, write-back. 256KB or 512KB synchronous pipelined burst cache is supported.

System Memory
� � � � 8M to 256MB A total of four 72-pin SIMM sockets and two 168-pin DIMM sockets. Both 5V Fast Page Mode and Extended Data Output (EDO) DRAM types are supported by SIMM sockets. 3.3V SDRAM or 5V Fast Page/EDO DRAM can be supported by DIMM sockets.

Memory Organization Four 72-pin SIMM Sockets
� � � � � � � System memory is divided into two banks. Each bank has two 72-pin SIMM slots. Supports Fast Page Mode (FPM), Extended Data Out (EDO) at , 60 and 70ns speeds. Supports Symmetrical and Asymmetrical DRAM addressing. Memory size from 8M byte up to 256M byte. Supports single-density SIMMs of 512KBx32, 1MBx32, 2MBx32and 4MBx32 depth and 16MBx32 depth. Supports double-density SIMMs of 1MBx32, 2MBx32, 4MBx32 and 8MBx32 depth. Banks of different DRAM types and depths can be mixed.

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Two 168-pin DIMM Sockets
� � � � � � Supports Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) at 66MHz. Supports Symmetrical and Asymmetrical DRAM addressing. Memory size from 8M byte up to 256M byte. Supports single-density DIMMs of 1MBx64, 2MBx64, 4MBx64 and 8MBx64 depth. Supports double-density DIMMs of 2MBx64, 4MBx64,8MBx64 and16MBx64 depth. Supports 3.3V SDRAM or 5V Fast Page/EDO DRAM.

On-Board I/O
� � � � � � � � � Two enhanced IDE channel supporting up to four ATA or ATA2 or Ultra DMA IDE devices. Bus Master IDE function enhances multitasking performance. One ECP/EPP parallel port (via a header). Two 16550-compatible UART serial ports (via a header). One floppy port supporting two FDDs of 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB or 2.88MB. Two USB ports (via a header). Factory option to have one standard AT keyboard port or one PS/2 keyboard port(not both). PS/2 mouse port (via a header ). Infrared (IrDA) support (via a header).

System BIOS
� � � 1MB or 2MB flash BIOS supporting PnP, APM, ATAPI and Windows� 95. Auto detects and supports LBA hard disks with formatted capacities up to 8.4GB. Easily upgradable by end-user.

Plug-and-Play
� � � Supports plug-and-play specification 1.1. Plug-and-play for DOS, Windows� 3.X as well as Windows� 95. Fully steerable PCI interrupts.

Expansion Slots
� � 4 PCI bus master slots (rev. 2.1 compliant, with 1 PCI slot sharing with 1 ISA slot). 3 ISA slots (1 ISA slot sharing with 1 PCI slot).

Power Management
� � � � � � APM specification 1.2 compliant. Support auto display off and hard disk standby. Activity monitoring for non-APM power management. Support external SMI push-button. Comply to the Energy star "Green PC" program. Advanced system Config and Power Interface(ACPI).

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Motherboard Layout

(Model Code No. - 35833304)

The following diagrams show the relative positions of the jumpers, connectors, major components and banks on the motherboard.

1 1 1 1 1 4 3 2 1 1 2
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1 1

1

1 1 1 1

1

1

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Jumper Settings
This chapter explains how to configure the motherboard's hardware. Before using your computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this chapter whenever in doubt.

JP1, JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5 - CPU Type Selection
You can locate three headers JP3. JP4 and JP5 of the same color for Clock Generator .

JP2 JP1 JP6 JP5 JP4 JP3
CPU Type & Speed Intel Pentium-90 Intel Pentium-100 Intel Pentium-120 Intel Pentium-133 Intel Pentium-150 Intel Pentium-166* Intel Pentium-180 Intel Pentium-200 Intel Pentium-233 Cyrix 6x86/L-P150+ Cyrix 6x86/L-P166+ Cyrix 6x86MX-PR166 Cyrix 6x86MX-PR200 AMD-K5-PR90 AMD-K5-PR100 AMD-K5-PR120 AMD-K5-PR133 AMD-K5-PR166 AMD-K5-PR200 AMD-K6-PR2-166 AMD-K6-PR2-200 AMD-K6-PR2-233 Bus Clock 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz* 60MHz 66MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 60MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz JP1 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3* 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2 JP2 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3* 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2 JP3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3* 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 JP4 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2* 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 JP5 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3* 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3

JP6 is reserved for future AMD K6 processors. Simply leave JP6 OPEN for all existing Intel, Cyrix & AMD processors. This motherboard is compatible with Cyrix 6x86 CPU but must be Revision 2.7 and newer. Please contact your CPU supplier for details on identification of Cyrix 6x86 CPU revisions.

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JP11 JP13 JP12 JP16
JP11, JP12, JP13, P16 - Power Selection for the CPU Bus Section, Bus Voltage & CPU Core-Voltage Select
CoreVoltage BUS Section JP11 JP12, JP13, 1 (1.8V) 1-2 1 1 1 1 BUSVoltage JP16 CPU Examples for further CPUs AMD� K6 (266Mhz or above) AMD K5 ("K" marking) AMD K5 ("J" marking) Intel� Pentium Processors with MMX Technology 1

(3.3V) (3.3V) (3.3V) (3.3V) (3.5V)*

(2.1V) 1-2 (2.5V) 1-2 (2.7V) 1-2 (2.8V) 1-2

(2.8V) 1-2

(3.3V)

Cyrix 6x86L (Core 2.8V I/O 3.3V)

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(2.9V) 1-2

(3.3V)

IBM�, Cyrix� 6x86MX, AMD K5 ("H" marking)

1 1 1 1 1 1

(2.9V) 1-2 (2.9V) 1-2 (3.2V) 1-2 (3.3V) 2-3* (3.5V)* 2-3* (3.5V)* 2-3*

(3.5V)* (3.5V)* (3.5V)* (3.5V)* (3.5V)* (3.5V)*

AMD K6 PR2-166 AMD K6 PR2-200 AMD K6 PR2-233 AMD K5 ("B","C"or"F" marking) Intel P54C Cyrix 6x86

Remark: Example of AMD marking : "AMD-K5-PR100ABQ" In the above tables, the AMD marking refers to the 2nd character - (B in the example) after P-rating (PR100 in the example). Open Close Hardware Setup

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JP25 JP26

JP31 - CMOS Clear
JP31 1-2 2-3 CMOS Normal operation Clear

JP32, JP36 - Reserved Jumpers
Reserved jumpers are pre-installed in factory. They should NOT be altered by the users.

JP25, JP26 - DIMM Voltage Select
JP25 , JP26 Open Closed DIMM Voltage 3.3V (DIMM 1, DIMM 2) 5V (DIMM 1, DIMM 2)

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Memory Configuration
Table 1 and 2 show the possible memory combinations. The motherboard will support both Fast Page DRAM or EDO DRAM SIMMs and SDRAM DIMMs War ning Don't mix the Fast Page DRAM and EDO DRAM within the same memory bank. If Fast Page DRAM and EDO DRAM SIMMs are installed in separate banks, each bank will be optimized for maximum performance.

Table 1 (SIMM Configurations)
SIMM1
(Bank 0) Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty 4MB 4MB 4MB 4MB 4MB 4MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB

Table 2 (DIMM Configurations)
Total DIMM1 DIMM2
None None None None None 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB None 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB None 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB None 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB None 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB None 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB

SIMM2 SIMM3
(Bank 0) (Bank 1) Empty Empty Empty Empty Empty 4MB 4MB 4MB 4MB 4MB 4MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Empty 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Empty 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Empty 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Empty 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Empty 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB

SIMM4
(Bank 1) 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Empty 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Empty 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Empty 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Empty 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB Empty 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB

Total
8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 8MB 16MB 24MB 40MB 72MB 136MB 16MB 24MB 32MB 48MB 80MB 144MB 32MB 40MB 48MB 64MB 96MB 160MB 64MB 72MB 80MB 96MB 128MB 192MB 128MB 136MB 144MB 160MB 192MB 256MB

8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 8MB 16MB 24MB 40MB 72MB 136MB 16MB 24MB 32MB 48MB 80MB 144MB 32MB 40MB 48MB 64MB 96MB 160MB 64MB 72MB 80MB 96MB 128MB 192MB 128MB 136MB 144MB 160MB 192MB 256MB

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Installation
Installing a DRAM Module
To install a DRAM module, � Determine the desired amount of memory and acquire the necessary DRAM modules. � Note that a DRAM module has a polarity notch at one end so that it fits into a socket only one way. Hold the module by the edges. Do not touch the shiny contacts. Align the DRAM module edge connector with the slot at the center of the socket. Position the DRAM module to the left of the socket and press the DRAM module edge connector firmly into the socket.

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If you have misaligned or only partially seated the module, remove the DRAM module gently and reinstall it.

Installing the Processor
For easy installation of the CPU, it is recommended that you remove all Cards in PCI solts first. � � Unpack the CPU and identify the pin 1 corner of the CPU. Match pin 1 of the CPU with pin 1 of the CPU socket. The pin 1 corner of the CPU socket is designated by a small triangle printed on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the CPU socket and move the metal arm downward to replace it in its original position. Change any jumper settings as detailed in the manual.

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The small circle marked on the top of the CPU designates the pin 1 corner. If a heat sink is attached and covers the top of the CPU, identify the pin 1 corner by turning the CPU over. Locate the small gold finger that extends from one corner of the large central square portion of the CPU. The gold finger points towards pin 1, which is also uniquely identified by a square pad. Positioning the CPU incorrectly in the socket can permanently damage the CPU and the computer when you turn on the system.

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BIOS SETUP
This chapter discusses Award's Setup Program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup Program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This special information is then stored in battery-backed RAM, which retains the setup information when the power is turned off.

Starting Setup
The Award BIOS is immediately activated when you turn on the computer. The BIOS reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it. When it finishes, the BIOS will seek an operating system on one of the disks and then launch and turn control over to the operating system . While the BIOS is in control, the Setup Program can be activated : 1. By pressing immediately after switching the system on, or 2. By pressing the key when the following message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test )

Press DEL to enter SETUP
If the message disappears before you can respond and you still wish to enter Setup, 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 the , , and keys . If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not reset, an error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to ...

PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, DEL TO ENTER SETUP
Getting Help 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 or the F1 key again. In Case of Problems If, after making and saving system changes with the Setup Program, you discover that your computer does not reset, use the Award BIOS defaults to override the CMOS settings.

Main Menu
Once you enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from various setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept and enter the sub-menu.
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ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY AWARD SOFTWARE. INC. STANDARD CMOS SETUP BIOS FEATURES SETUP CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SUPERVISOR PASSWORD USER PASSWORD IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION HDD LOW LEVEL FORMAT SAVE & EXIT SETUP EXIT WITHOUT SAVING �� : Select Item (Shift) F2 : Change Color Time. Date. Hard Disk Type (Note : The figures of BIOS Setup Menu included here only show a typical case, and may not be exactly the same as the one on your unit.) Note that a brief description of each highlighted item will appear at the bottom of the screen. Standard CMOS Setup BIOS Features Setup This setup page includes all the items of AwardTM special standard features. This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.

Chipset This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features. Features Setup Power Management Setup PNP / PCI Configuration Setup Load BIOS Defaults This entry only appears if your system supports Power Management "Green PC" standards.

This entry appears if your system supports PNP/PCI.

The BIOS defaults have been set by the manufacturer and represent settings which provide the minimum requirements for your system to operate. The chipset defaults are settings which provide for maximum system performance. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the manufacturer has the right to change these defaults to meet its needs. This section page includes all the items of IDE hard drive and Programmed Input / Output features.

Load Setup Defaults

Integrated Peripherals

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Supervisor / Changes, sets , or disables password. It allows you to limit access User Password to the system and the Setup Program. Setting IDE HDD Auto Detection Automatically detects and configures the hard disk parameters. The Award BIOS includes this ability in the event you are uncertain of your hard disk's parameters. If supported by your system, this provides a hard disk low level format utility. Saves value changes to CMOS and exits setup.

HDD Low Level Format Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Save

Abandons all CMOS value changes and exits setup.

Standard CMOS Setup
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Each category includes, one or more setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or key to select the desired value in each item. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS STANDARD CMOS SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE. INC. Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) HARD DISKS Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave Drive A : Drive B : Video : Halt on : Esc : Quit F1 : Help : Mon, 01 Jan 1990 : 00:00:00 : : : : TYPE None None None None SIZE 0 0 0 0 CYLS. 0 0 0 0 HEADS 0 0 0 0 PRECOMP LANDZ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SECTORS 0 0 0 0 Mode ---------

1.2M, 5.25" None EGA/VGA No Errors

Base Memory Extended Memory Other Memory Total Memory

: 640K : 15360K : 384K : 16384K

��: Select Item PU/PD/+/- : Modify (Shift) F2 : Change Color

(Note : The figures of BIOS Setup Menu included here only show a typical case, and may not be exactly the same as the one on your unit.) Date The date format is . . Press to display the calendar. The time format is displayed in 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p. m. is displayed as 13:00:00.

Time

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Primary Master/Primary Slave/Secondary Master/Secondary Slave These categories identify the types of the two channels that have been installed in the computer. There are 45 predefined types and four user definable types are BIOS.Type 1 to Type 45 are predefined. Type "user" is user-definable.

Press PgUp or PgDn to select a numbered hard disk type or type the number and press . Note that the specifications of your drive must match with those of the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if your enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can select Type "User" to define your own drive type manually. If you select Type "User" ,you will need to know the information listed below. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press . This information should be included in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer. If the controller of the HDD interface is ESDI, the selection shall be " Type1". If the controller of the HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be "None" . If you select Type "Auto", the BIOS will auto-detect the HDD and CD-ROM drive at the POST stage and show the IDE for the HDD and CD-ROM drive. TYPE CYLS HEADS PRECOMP LANDZONE SECTORS MODE -Drive type -Number of cylinders -Number of heads -Write precom -Landing zone -Number of sectors -Mode type

If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press . Drive A Type / Drive B Type Video This category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. This category selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select them in Setup.

BIOS Features Setup
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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 This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and the external cache. It must be stated that these items should not be altered. The default settings have been chosen because they provide the best operating conditions for your system.

Integrated Peripherals
The Integrate Peripherals Setup allows the user to configure the onboard IDE controller, floppy disk controller, the printer port and the serial ports.

Supervisor/User Password Setting
You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of then. The differences between are: Supervisor Password : User Password : Yo u c a n e n t e r t h e S e t u p P r o g r a m a n d change the options of the setup menus . Yo u c a n e n t e r t h e S e t u p P r o g r a m b u t cannot change the options of the setup menus .

When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

ENTER PASSWORD:
Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press. The new password will clear the previously entered password from the CMOS memory . You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . You may also press to abort the selection and operate without a password. To disable a password, just press when you are prompted to enter the password. A message will be displayed to confirm that the password is disabled.

PASSWORD DISABLED.
Once the password is disabled , the system will reset and you can enter the Setup Program freely. When a password is enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any setting of your system configuration. In addition, when a password is enabled, you can require the BIOS to request a password every time your system is rebooted. This would further prevent unauthorized use of your computer. BIOS Setup

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The password requirement is defined by the Security Option of the BIOS Features Setup Menu. If the Security Option is set to "System", the password will be required both at resetting and at entering setup . If the option is set to "Setup", the prompt only appears when you try to enter setup.

Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup Menu allows you to configure you system save most energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use .

PNP/PCI Configuration Setup
This section describes how to configure the PCI bus system. This section covers some very technical items and it is recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.

Flash Update Procedure
A program AWDFLASH.EXE is included in the utility diskette. The user is recommended to follow the procedure below to update the flash BIOS. 1. Create a DOS-bootable floppy diskette. Copy the new BIOS file (just obtained or downloaded) and the utility program AWDFLASH.EXE to the diskette. 2. Allow the PC system to boot from the DOS diskette. 3. At the DOS prompt, key in

AWDFLASH
and hit 4. Enter the file name of the new BIOS. 5. The question: "Do you want to save file?" is displayed. Key in "N" if there is no need to save the existing BIOS content.. Key in "Y" if a backup copy of the existing BIOS is needed. (A file name has to be assigned to the existing BIOS binary file.) 6. The question : "Are you sure to program?" is displayed. Key in "Y" 7. Wait until the flash-update is completed. 8. Power down the PC system. 9. Restart the PC.

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