User manual ABIT SL6

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No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer and authors of this manual. If you do not properly set the motherboard settings, causing the motherboard to malfunction or fail, we cannot guarantee any responsibility. SL6 Motherboard User's Manual Index TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION OF SL6 FEATURES 1-1. FEATURES OF THIS MOTHERBOARD 1-2. SPECIFICATIONS 1-3. LAYOUT DIAGRAM 1-4. THE SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM CHAPTER 2. INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD 2-1. INSTALLING THE MOTHERBOARD TO THE CHASSIS 2-2. INSTALLATION OF THE PENTIUM III CPU 2-3. INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY 2-4. CONNECTORS, HEADERS AND SWITCHES CHAPTER 3. INTRODUCING THE BIOS 3-1. CPU SETUP [SOFT MENUTM II] 3-2. STANDARD CMOS FEATURES SETUP MENU 3-3. ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES SETUP MENU 3-4. ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP MENU 3-5. INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS 3-6. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP MENU 3-7. PNP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS SETUP MENU 3-8. PC HEALTH STATUS 3-9. LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS 3-10. LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS 3-11. SET PASSWORD 3-12. SAVE & EXIT SETUP 3-13. EXIT WITHOUT SAVING APPENDIX A APPENDIX B APPENDIX C APPENDIX D MN-200-2A0-81 1-1 1-2 1-4 1-5 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-6 3-4 3-12 3-16 3-21 3-25 3-32 3-41 3-44 3-46 3-46 3-47 3-49 3-50 INF INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS® 98 SE INSTALLING THE VGA DRIVER FOR WINDOWS® 98 SE INSTALLING THE AUDIO DRIVER FOR WINDOWS® 98 SE ATA INSTALLATION FOR WINDOWS® 98 SE Rev. 1.00 APPENDIX E APPENDIX F APPENDIX G APPENDIX H APPENDIX I APPENDIX J APPENDIX K APPENDIX L APPENDIX M INSTALLING THE VGA DRIVER FOR THE WINDOWS® NT 4.0 SERVER / WORKSTATION INSTALLING THE AUDIO DRIVER FOR THE WINDOWS® NT 4.0 SERVER / WORKSTATION ATA INSTALLATION FOR THE WINDOWS® NT 4.0 SERVER / WORKSTATION INF INSTALLATION FOR THE WINDOWS 2000 SERVER / WORKSTATION INSTALLING THE VGA DRIVER FOR WINDOWS 2000 SERVER / WORKSTATION THE INSTALLING THE AUDIO DRIVER FOR THE WINDOWS 2000 SERVER / WORKSTATION ATA INSTALLATION FOR THE WINDOWS 2000 SERVER / WORKSTATION BIOS FLASHING USER INSTRUCTIONS HARDWARE MONITORING (INSTALLING THE WINBOND DOCTOR UTILITY) FUNCTION HARDWARE APPENDIX N APPENDIX O APPENDIX P INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR SUSPEND TO RAM TROUBLESHOOTING (NEED ASSISTANCE?) HOW TO GET TECHNICAL SUPPORT Introduction of SL6 Features 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction of SL6 Features 1-1. Features of This Motherboard The SL6 Motherboard is designed for use with Intel's new generation of Pentium Processors which utilise the FC-PGA (Flip Chip Pin Grid Array), 370-pin design. Up to 512MB of memory can be supported. The SL6 uses the new Intel 815 chipset. Its' 133 MHz capable memory interface supports the wide range of PC 133 memory devices now on the market. Its 133MHz capable frontside bus delivers a clear upgrade path to the future generation of 133MHz processors. The SL6 has built-in Ultra ATA/66. This provides speedier HDD throughput that boosts overall system performance. Up to four IDE devices can be supported by your system. These can be either Ultra ATA/33 IDE devices or Ultra ATA/66 IDE devices. A Digital Video Out Interface supporting digital display and TV Out are options. The SL6 also has an integrated AC `97 2.1 CODEC onboard. This CODEC is complete with a H/W Sound Blaster Pro AC `97 digital audio controller that gives you the best sound quality and compatibility. The chipset includes integrated 2X 3D Graphics Acceleration. For those wanting even greater graphics performance, an AGP slot is included on the board. The AGP Slot will support a 4MB display cache AGP In-line Memory Module (AIMM). AIMM is a lower cost alternative to a video card. A Communication / Network Riser Slot (CNR Slot) is found on the SL6. The CNR Slot provides audio, modem connectivity. The specification's main objective is to reduce the cost of audio and modem functionality. The SL6 has built-in hardware monitoring functions (refer to Appendix N for detailed information). This will monitor and protect your computer, ensuring a safe computing environment. This mobo provides high performance for servers while also meeting the requirements for desktop systems; both now and into the future. User's Manual 1-2 Chapter1 1-2. Specifications 1.CPU ! ! ! Supports Intel Pentium® III FC-PGA based on 100 & 133 MHz FSB. Supports Intel Celeron® based on 66 MHz FSB Reserves support for future Intel Pentium® III processors. 2. Chipset ! ! ! ! ! Intel 815 chipset Supports 66/100/133MHz (Front Side Bus) Supports AGP 1X/2X/4X (Sideband) 1.5V/3.3V device Supports Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface (ACPI) Supports UDMA 33/66 and feature specification devices 3. Graphics ! ! Chipset integrated 2X 3D graphics acceleration Support 4MB display Cache AIMM ( AGP In-line Memory Module ) 4. Memory ! ! ! Three 168-pin DIMM sockets support SDRAM module Supports up to 512MB MAX. (64, 128, 256MB SDRAM) Support 100MHz , 133MHz SDRAM interface (No 66Mhz support) 5. Audio ! ! ! AC'97 Digital Audio controller integrated AC'97 Audio CODEC on board. Audio driver included 6. System BIOS ! ! ! SOFT MENUTM II eliminates the need for jumpers or DIP switches to set CPU parameters Award Plug and Play BIOS supports APM and ACPI Write-Protect Anti-Virus function by AWARD BIOS SL6 Introduction of SL6 Features 1-3 7. Multi I/O Functions ! ! ! ! ! ! ! 2 Channels of Bus Master IDE Ports supporting Ultra DMA 33/66 and future specification devices PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors 1x Floppy Port (up to 2.88MB) 1x Parallel Port (EPP/ECP) 2x Serial Ports 2x USB Connectors Audio connector (Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in, and Game Port) 8. Miscellaneous ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Support STR(Suspend to DRAM) ATX form factor 1 Universal AGP slot, 6 PCI slots and 1CNR slot Hardware Monitoring ­ Including Fan speed, Voltages, CPU and System temperature and one thermal header for other devices temperature monitoring Keyboard and Mouse Power On Built-in Wake on LAN/Open Chassis header Built-in IrDA TX/RX header Digital Video out interface adds support digital display or TV out (Option) PC99 Compliant " Supports Wake On LAN, Modem, but your ATX power supply 5V standby power must be able to provide at least a 720mA current capacity. Otherwise, the functions may not work normally. # Specifications and information contained in this manual are subject to change without notice. Note All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. User's Manual 1-4 Chapter1 1-3. Layout Diagram Figure 1-2. SL6 Motherboard component location SL6 Introduction of SL6 Features 1-5 1-4. The System Block Diagram Figure 1-3. System diagram of the INTEL 815 Chipset User's Manual 1-6 Chapter1 SL6 Installing the Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2. Installing the Motherboard This SL6 motherboard not only provides all standard equipment for classic personal computers, but also provides great flexibility for meeting future upgrade demands. This chapter will introduce step by step all of the standard equipment and will also present, as completely as possible, future upgrade capabilities. This motherboard is able to support Intel Pentium III and Celeron processors now on the market. (For details, see specifications in Chapter 1.) This chapter is organized according the following features: 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 Installing the Motherboard to the Chassis Installation of the Pentium III / Celeron CPU Installing System Memory Connectors, Headers and Switches $$$$ Before Proceeding with the Installation $$$$ Before you install or unplug any connectors or add-on cards, please remember to turn the ATX power supply switch off (fully turn the +5V standby power off), or disconnect the power cord. Otherwise, you may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or be damaged. % User Friendly Instructions Our objective is to enable the novice computer user to perform the installation by him or herself. We have attempted to write this document in a very clear, concise and descriptive manner to help overcome any obstacles you may face during installation. Please read our instructions carefully and follow them step-by-step. User's Manual 2-2 Chapter2 2-1. Installing the Motherboard to the Chassis Most computer chassis will have a base on which there will be many mounting holes that allows the motherboard to be securely attached and at the same time, prevents short circuits. There are two ways to attach the motherboard to the base of chassis: ! with studs ! or with spacers Please refer to figure 2-1, which shows the studs and spacers. There may be several types, but all look similar to the figures below: In principle, the best way to attach the motherboard is with studs. Only if you are unable to do this should you attach the board with spacers. Take a careful look at the motherboard and you will see many mounting holes on it. Line these holes up with the mounting holes on the base. If the holes line up and there are screw holes this means you can attach the motherboard with studs. If the holes line up and there are only slots, this means you can only attach the motherboard with spacers. Take the tip of the spacers and insert them into the slots. After doing this to all the slots, you can slide the motherboard into position aligned with the slots. After the motherboard has been positioned, check to make sure everything is OK before putting the casing back on. Figure 2-2 shows you the way to affix the motherboard using studs or spacers: SL6 Installing the Motherboard 2-3 Note If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don't line up with the holes on the base and there are no slots to attach the spacers, do not despair, you can still attach the spacers to the mounting holes. Just cut the bottom portion of the spacers (the spacers may be a little hard to cut , so mind your fingers). In this way, you can still attach the motherboard to the base without worrying about short circuits. Sometimes you may need to use the plastic springs to isolate the screw from the motherboard PCB surface as the circuit wire may be too near the hole. Be careful. Do not let the screw contact the printed circuit wire or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole. Otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning. 2-2. Installation of the Pentium III CPU The installation method for the CPU is printed on the package of the retention mechanism that comes with the motherboard. You can refer to it while you install the CPU. Note: ! Installing a heat sink and cooling fan is necessary for proper heat dissipation from your CPU. Failing to install these items may result in overheating and damage of your CPU. ! Please refer to your boxed processor installation or other documentation attached with your CPU for detailed installing instructions. User's Manual 2-4 Chapter2 2-3. Installing System Memory This motherboard provides three 168-pin DIMM sites for memory expansion. The DIMM sockets support 8Mx64 (64MB), 16Mx64 (128MB), 32Mx64 and (256MB) DIMM modules. Minimum memory size is 64MB and maximum memory size is 512MB SDRAM. In order to create a memory array, certain rules must be followed. The following set of rules allows for optimum configurations. ! The memory array is 64 or 72 bits wide. (depending on with or without parity) ! Those modules can be populated in any order. ! Supports single and double density DIMMS. Table 2-1. Valid Memory Configurations Bank Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) Bank 4, 5 (DIMM3) Memory Module 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB Total System Memory Total Memory 8MB ~ 512MB 8MB ~ 512MB 8MB ~ 512MB 8MB ~ 512MB Generally, installing SDRAM modules to your motherboard is an easy thing to do. You can refer to figure 2-3 to see what a 168-pin PC100 & PC133 SDRAM module looks like. DIMMs may be "snapped" directly into the socket. Note: Certain DIMM sockets have minor physical differences. If your module doesn't seem to fit, please do not force it into the socket as you may damaged your memory module or DIMM socket. Figure 2-3 PC100/PC133/VCM Module and Component Mark The following procedure will show you how to install a DIMM module into a DIMM socket. Step 1. Before you install the memory module, please place the computer power switch in the off position and disconnect the AC power cord. Step 2. Remove the computer's chassis cover. SL6 Installing the Motherboard 2-5 Step 3. Before touching any electronic components, make sure you first touch an unpainted, grounded metal object to discharge any static electricity stored on your clothing or body. Step 4. Locate your computer's 168-pin memory expansion DIMM socket. Step 5. Insert the DIMM module into the expansion socket as shown in the illustration. Note how the module is Figure 2-4. Memory module installation keyed to the socket. You can refer to figure 2-4 for the details. This insures the DIMM module will be plugged into the socket in one way only. Firmly press the DIMM module into the DIMM socket, making certain the module is completely seated in the DIMM socket. Step 6. Once the DIMM module has been installed, the installation is complete and the computer's cover can be replaced. Or you can continue to install other devices and add-on cards that are mentioned in the following section. Note When you install a DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket, the eject tab should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention on both sides. It is difficult to differentiate between the PC100, PC133 SDRAM and VCM DRAM modules from the exterior. The only way to identify them is through the sticker on the RAM module. User's Manual 2-6 Chapter2 2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches Inside the case of any computer several cables and plugs have to be connected. These cables and plugs are usually connected one-by-one to connectors located on the motherboard. You need to carefully pay attention to any connection orientation the cables may have and, if any, notice the position of the first pin of the connector. In the explanations that follow, we will describe the significance of the first pin. We will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches here, and tell you how to connect them. Please pay attention and read the entire section for necessary information before attempting to finish all of the hardware installation inside the computer chassis. Figure 2-5 shows you all of the connectors and headers that we'll discuss in the next section, you can use this diagram to visually locate each connector and header we describe. All connectors, headers and switches mentioned here will depend upon your system configuration. Some features you may (or may not) have and need to connect or configure depending on the peripheral. If your system doesn't have such add-on cards or switches you can ignore some special feature connectors. Figure 2-5. All Connectors and Headers for the SL6 SL6 Installing the Motherboard First, Let's look at the headers that the SL6 uses, and what their functions are. 2-7 (1) ATXPWR1: ATX Power Input Connector Caution If the power supply connectors are not properly attached to the ATXPR1 power supply, the power supply or add-on cards may be damaged. Attach the connector from the power supply to the ATXPR1 connector here. Remember you have to push the connector from the ATX power supply firmly into the ATXPR1 connector, ensuring that you have a good connection. Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation ATXPR1 (2A)/(2B)/(2C): FAN1, FAN2 & FAN3 header Attach the connector from the individual CPU fan to the header named FAN1. The connector from the chassis fan should be attached to the header FAN3 and the connector from the power fan to FAN2. You must attach the CPU fan to the processor or your processor will work abnormally or may be damaged by overheating. To keep the computer's internal temperature steady and not too high, connecting the chassis fan is imperative. FAN2 FAN1 Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation User's Manual 2-8 Chapter2 (3) IR1: IR Header (Infrared) There is a specific orientation for pins 1 through 5, attach the connector from the IR KIT or IR device to the IR1 header (left row only). This motherboard supports standard IR transfer rates. IR1 Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation (4) WOL1: Wake on LAN Header If you have a network adapter that supports this feature, then you can connect the specific cable from the network adapter to this header. This feature lets you wake up your computer via remote control through a local area network. You may need a specific utility to control the wake up event, such as the PCnet Magic Packet utility or other similar utilities. WOL1 Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation SL6 Installing the Motherboard 2-9 (5) SMB1: System Management Bus Connector This connector is reserved for system management bus (SM bus). The SM bus is a specific implementation of an I2C bus. I2C is a multi-master bus, which means that multiple chips can be connected to the same bus and each one can act as a master by initiating a data transfer. If more than one master simultaneously tries to control the bus, an arbitration procedure decides which SMB1 master gets priority. Note: Watch the pin position and the orientation (6) RT2 Thermister: The RT2 is a thermistor used to detect the system environmental temperature. It may also be called a system temperature detector. You can attach one end of the two-threaded RT2 thermal cable that comes with the motherboard to the RT2 header, then tape the other end of the thermal cable on the CPU's heat sink. Generally speaking, the location you tape the thermistor should be as near the CPU chipset as possible and avoid having it near the CPU fan. (7) CDIN1: Internal CD-ROM Drive Audio Cable Header This header is for the internal CD-ROM drive audio cable connection. Please check your audio cable attached with the CDROM drive to see which type of connector you have and then plug it into this header. CD1 User's Manual 2-10 Chapter2 (8) DIPSW: Front Side Bus Speed Setting DIP Switch This switch allows you to manually setting the front side bus speed. (1) SW1 - SW2 on, SW3 - SW4 off: This is to use the CPU default value (66 / 100 / 133MHz). DIPSW (2) SW1 - SW2 off, SW8 on: This enables you to adjust CPU clock manually by SW3 SW4. SW3 - SW4 on: 66MHz SW3 off, SW4 on: 100MHz SW3 - SW4 off: 133MHz (3) SW5 on, SW6 off: This is the default setting. (4) SW7: This is to enable or disable the On Board Codec. Set on to disable. (5) SW8: This is to set the SoftMenu or None SoftMenu. Set on to None SoftMenu. (9) CCMOS1: CMOS Discharge Jumper The jumper CCMOS discharges CMOS memory. When you install the motherboard, make sure this jumper is set for normal operation (pin 1 and 2 shorted). See figure 2-6. CCMOS Figure 2-6. CCMOS1 jumper setting SL6