User manual MATSONIC MS7157C

Safety Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 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 onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ! Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: ! This device may not cause harmful interference, and ! This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada. Important Information Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer. Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes. Trademark Recognition Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. VGA, OS/2, PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines. AMD, K5, K6 are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Cyrix, M1 are registered trademarks of Cyrix Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged. Version 1.0 Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .............................................. 1 Welcome ....................................................................... 1 About the Manual .......................................................... 2 Checklist........................................................................ 3 Standard Items ------------------------------------------------- 3 Optional Items -------------------------------------------------- 3 Recommendations ........................................................ 3 Features ........................................................................ 4 Chapter 2: Installation ................................................ 8 Quick Installation Table................................................. 8 Quick Jumper Setting Reference .................................. 9 Before You Begin .......................................................... 13 Static Electricity ------------------------------------------------ 13 Choosing a Case ---------------------------------------------- 13 How to Set Jumpers ------------------------------------------ 14 Preparing the Mainboard............................................... 15 Mainboard Guide ---------------------------------------------- 15 I/O Ports Side View ------------------------------------------- 17 Check the Jumper Settings --------------------------------- 18 Install the Mainboard in the Case-------------------------- 23 Connecting Power, Chassis Fan, and Panel------------ 24 Install Other Hardware .................................................. 26 Install the Processor ------------------------------------------ 26 Installing a Socket-370 Processor------------------------- 27 Install the Memory Modules--------------------------------- 29 Install a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM ------------------ 30 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive-------------------------- 33 Using the Expansion Slots ---------------------------------- 34 Add-in Card Options ------------------------------------------ 36 Install Options and Extension Brackets ------------------ 37 External Connector Color Coding ------------------------- 40 Chapter 3: Setup ......................................................... 41 About the Setup Utility................................................... 41 Starting the Setup Utility------------------------------------- 41 How to Flash a New BIOS ---------------------------------- 43 Standard CMOS Features Option................................. 44 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Option ....................... 46 Advanced Chipset Features Option .............................. 48 Integrated Peripherals Option ....................................... 51 Power Management Setup Option................................ 54 PNP/PCI Configuration Option...................................... 69 PCI Health Status Option .............................................. 60 Frequency / Voltage Control Option.............................. 61 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option ..................................... 62 Load Optimized Defaults Option ................................... 62 Set Supervisor and User Passwords ............................ 62 Save And Exit Setup Option.......................................... 63 Exit Without Saving Option ........................................... 63 Chapter 4: Software .................................................... 64 About the Software........................................................ 64 Folders for this Mainboard ............................................ 64 Running the Support CD-ROM ..................................... 66 Utility Folder Installation Notes ..................................... 66 CMI8X38 Folder Installation Notes ............................... 67 Audio Software------------------------------------------------- 67 Modem Driver and Software-------------------------------- 68 Peripheral Folder Installation Notes.............................. 68 VIA Folder Installation Notes......................................... 68 Mainboard (MS7157C) Installation Notes ..................... 79 Appendix 1: Quick Jumper Setting Reference......... 70 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the MS7157C mainboard. This mainboard features the latest VIA VT82C694X/VT82C596B chipset. The mainboard features a FC-PGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array) processor socket. This feature means that you can install the mainboard with a PGA Intel Celeron or Cyrix Joshua processor, or an FC-PGA Intel Coppermine processor. The MS7157C is a full-sized ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printed circuit board and measures 304mm by 200mm.. The board includes a built-in sound system, 6 expansion slots including an AGP graphics slot, and a full set of I/O ports. Using this mainboard, you can create the exact system you need. The supported processors cover a wide range of price/performance points so that you can build a system for high performance or low cost. 1 This chapter contains the following information: ! About the Manual explains how the information in this manual is organized ! Checklist comprises a list of the standard and optional components that are shipped with this mainboard ! Recommendations lists some Do's and Don'ts from the manufacturer to help ensure reliability and performance from this product ! Features highlights the functions and components that make this one of the best value mainboards on the market About the Manual The manual consists of the following chapters: Introduction Use the Introduction Chapter to learn about the features of the mainboard, and the checklist of items that are shipped with the package. Installation Use the Installation Chapter to learn how to install the mainboard and get your system up and running. Setup Use the Setup Chapter to configure the mainboard for optimum performance. Software Use the Software Chapter to learn how to use the software drivers and support programs that are provided with this mainboard. 2 Checklist Compare the contents of your mainboard package with the standard checklist below. If any item is missing or appears damaged, please contact the vendor of your mainboard package. Standard Items " " " " 1 x MS7157C Mainboard 1 x Cable/Bracket Pack Diskette drive ribbon cable DMA 66 IDE drive ribbon cable This User's Manual Software Support CD-ROM Disc Optional Items V.90 Fax/modem module Recommendations This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the kind of processor that you install. You may be able to change these automatic settings by making changes to jumpers on the mainboard, or changing the settings in the system setup utility. We strongly recommend that you do not overclock the mainboard to run processors or other components faster than their rated speed. Overclocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Overclocking can permanently damage the mainboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits. Components on this mainboard can be damaged by discharges of static electricity. Handle the board carefully holding it by the edges. Don't flex or stress the circuit board. Keep the board in its static-proof packing until you are ready to install it. Follow the static guidelines given at the beginning of chapter 2. 3 Features The key features of this mainboard are the advanced VIA VT82C694X/ VT82C596B chipset, and the FC-PGA processor support so that you can install a wide range of Intel Celeron, Cyrix Joshua, or Intel Coppermine processors. You can use this board to develop a low-cost value system, with very comprehensive features. Support PGA Intel Celeron/Cyrix Joshua and FC-PGA Intel Coppermine Processor This mainboard supports three kinds of processors: PGA Intel Celeron and Cyrix PGA Joshua processors, and FC-PGA Intel Coppermine processors. The new generation PGA Celeron processors ship in the familiar square plastic package, and they install in a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket called a Socket-370. The new Celeron processors are close to PentiumII performance because they include a level-2 cache memory of 128K. However, they operate over a 66 MHz system bus and they currently ship at clock speeds of up to 533 MHz. The new Cyrix PGA Joshua processors also fit into the Socket-370. The Joshua will include a 256K on-chip L2 cache, which runs at full processor speed. It is the first non-Intel chip to plug into the same socket as a Celeron. The Cyrix Joshua runs over a 100 and 133 MHz system bus. The FC-PGA Coppermine processor operates over a 66, 100 or 133 MHz system bus. The FC-PGA Coppermine ships with clock speeds running from 500 MHz through to 750 MHz. Assemblers can choose the processor they need to meet performance or price targets. You can configure the system for any of the supported processor clock speeds using the BIOS setup utility. It is not necessary to set switches or jumpers. Three DIMM Memory Slots The board has three DIMM slots for the installation of 168-pin, 3.3V standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) memory modules. The system supports memory that has builtin error correction (EC), error correction code (ECC), or has no error correction. 4 The DIMM slots support PC-100 (100 MHz) and PC-133 (133 MHz) memory modules. You can install one, two or three modules. Each memory module can hold a maximum capacity of 512 MB of standard SDRAM chips so maximum memory capacity is 1.5 GB. The VIA chipset on this board supports an asynchronous memory bus architecture, and provides option of 66/100, 100/66, 100/133 or 133/100 MHz CPU and memory bus combinations. Optimized Chipset This board uses the VIA VT82C694X/VT82C596B chipset. The VT82C694X forms the north bridge and supports system buses of 66, 100 and 133 MHz. It is AGP Rev. 1 compliant and supports 3.3v AGP devices operating over a 66/133 MHz bus. The memory bus supports the fastest access (X-1-1-1) for both 66, 100 and 133 MHz operation. The board is compliant with PCI Rev.2.1 operating at 33 MHz Four PCI Bus masters are supported. The south bridge is provided by the VT82C596B. This chip supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Rev 1.0, onboard PCI IDE channels, USB ports, and a System Management Bus for OS control and configuration of devices. This new VIA chipset is designed to lower cost of performance, by offering a cheap solution to using the latest range of processors, while offering a clear upgrade path to the future generation of 133 MHz processor types. This chipset makes the evolutionary move from PC100 to PC133, increasing the speed of the system and memory buses from 100 MHz to 133 MHz. The 133 MHz memory interface also opens the door to a wide range of PC133 memory devices now on the market. This latest VIA chipset supports asynchronous memory bus architecture, and provides the option of 66/100, 100/66, 100/133 and 133/100 MHz CPU and memory bus combinations. By supporting 66/100/133 CPU bus and memory settings, this chipset is a highly scaleable choice for end users building Celeron or Joshua level systems, and allows for a wide range of cost-effective system design options. Built-in PCI 3D Sound The CMI 8738 is a single chip solution for PCI-bus 3D audio. The chip provides Sound Blaster 16-bit-compatible audio, plus support for Microsoft's DirectSound 3D specification and Aureal A3D interface. The sound ports include jacks for speakers, microphone and stereo in, and a 5 game/MIDI port. The audio system supports full duplex operation and drivers are available for WIN 95/98/2000 and WIN NT 4.0. The audio system can output sound to 4 loudspeakers and also supports SPDIF 24-bit digital sound input and output. Optional Built-in Communications The mainboard has an integrated fax/modem connector. As an option, you can purchase a fax/modem extension bracket which connects the line and telephone RJII sockets to the board. The fax/modem supports the V.90 protocol that allows transmissions at up to 56Kbps and is fully compatible with earlier transmission and error correction standards. It supports automatic fall back and caller ID. Expansion Options Although this is an ATX board, it has a generous allocation of expansions slots. One AGP slot is available for the installation of an Accelerated Graphics Port graphics adapter. Four 32-bit PCI slots can be used by PCI expansion cards. One legacy 8/16-bit ISA slot can be used by ISA cards. Integrated I/O The board has a comprehensive set of integrated I/O ports. The I/O port array features PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, a parallel port, two USB ports, two serial ports, a monitor port, a game/MIDI port, and three audio jacks. Optionally, you can use the built-in mainboard header to add in an infrared port. The mainboard has two PCI-IDE channels and a floppy disk drive interface. Hardware Monitoring The mainboard is installed with an integrated hardware monitoring system (GL520SM). Using this system and the monitoring software supplied with the board, users and system administrators can monitor critical parameters such as the CPU temperature, the fan speeds and so on. Hardware monitoring helps maintain the system and reduce maintenance costs and downtime. Keyboard Power On Feature Using the system BIOS setup program, you can configure the system to turn on using a keyboard-typed password. A green keyboard is not required. 6 Programmable Firmware The mainboard includes Award BIOS that allows BIOS setting of CPU parameters. The fully programmable firmware enhances the system features and allows users to set power management, CPU and memory timing, LAN and modem wake-up alarms, and so on. The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds so that you don't need to change mainboard jumpers and switches. 7 Chapter 2: Installation Quick Installation Table This chapter explains how to successfully install the mainboard into a computer case and build a working system. The installation procedure is as follows: Quick Jumper Setting Reference Before you Begin Provides a quick reference for the jumper settings on this mainboard. Provides advice on choosing a case, avoiding static electricity damage, and setting jumpers. Provides a guide to the mainboard and I/O port locations, full details on the jumper settings, and advice on installing the mainboard in the system case. Provides guidance on installing essential hardware: processor, memory, hard disk drive, CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, and expansion cards. Provides advice on using the external I/O ports to install peripheral devices such as a keyboard, a monitor, a mouse, a printer, loudspeakers, and so on. Preparing the Mainboard Install Other Hardware Make the External Connections 8 Quick Jumper Setting Reference If you are familiar with most of the material in this chapter, you can begin preparing the mainboard for installation by using this quick reference to begin setting the jumpers. A detailed description of the jumper setting appears later in this chapter. JP1: Clear CMOS memory jumper Use this 3-pin jumper to clear all the current data stored in the CMOS memory. Function Normal operation Clear CMOS Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP1 123 JP2: Keyboard power on jumper Use this 3-pin jumper to enable keyboard power on with hot keys or password. Function Disable keyboard power on Enable keyboard power on Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP2 123 JP7: Suspend-to-RAM jumper Use this 3-pin jumper to enable the Suspend-to-RAM function. Function Enable Suspend-to-RAM Disable Suspend-to-RAM Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP7 123 JP8: Flash BIOS jumper Use this 3-pin jumper to enable or disable Flash BIOS protection. If enabled, the existing BIOS cannot be flashed with another version. Function Enable Flash BIOS Disable Flash BIOS Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP8 123 9 JP9: Set System Bus Frequency to 100 MHz Use this 3-pin jumper to set the system bus frequency. In the normal setting, the system automatically selects the correct frequency according to the kind of processor installed. In the Force 100 MHz setting, the system uses a 100 MHz system bus even if the processor is designed to operate with a 66 MHz bus. Function Normal operation Force 100 MHz Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP9 123 JP10: Set System Bus Frequency to 133 MHz Use this 3-pin jumper to set the system bus frequency. In the normal setting, the system automatically selects the correct frequency according to the kind of processor installed. In the Force 133 MHz setting, the system uses a 133 MHz system bus even if the processor is designed to operate with a 100 MHz bus. Function Normal operation Force 133 MHz Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP10 123 Note: When both JP9 and JP10 have the 2-3 pins shorted, the board is set to force a 66 MHz FSB processor to run on a 133 MHz system bus. JP11, JP12, JP13: Select Celeron or Joshua Processor for Socket-370 Use these 3-pin jumper sets to select the processor type you are using in the PGA370 processor socket. Function Intel Celeron Cyrix Joshua Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP11 JP12 JP13 1 2 3 10 JP15: Automatic (BIOS) or Manual configuration Use this 3-pin jumper to automatically (BIOS) or manually set the CPU core voltage and system bus multiplier ratio. When set to manual configuration, use the VID and BF jumpers to define proper configuration. It is recommended that you set this jumper to automatic configuration. Function Automatic configuration Manual configuration Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP15 123 123 VID0 VID: Set CPU core voltage jumpers Use this 3 x 5-pin jumper set to manually set the CPU core voltage. See later in this chapter for information on the core voltage setting required for the processor that you have installed. VID4 Volt. Auto* 2.05V 2.00V 1.95V 1.90V 1.85V 1.80V 1.75V 1.70V 1.65V 1.60V 1.55V 1.50V 1.45V 1.40V 1.35V 1.30V 3.5V 3.4V 3.3V 3.2V 3.1V 3.0V 2.9V VID0 1-2 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 VID1 1-2 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open Pin Settings VID2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open All open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open All open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open VID3 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open All open All open All open All open All open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 VID4 1-2 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 All open All open All open All open All open All open All open 11 Volt. 2.8V 2.7V 2.6V 2.5V 2.4V 2.3V 2.2V 2.1V VID0 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 VID1 All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open Pin Settings VID2 All open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open VID3 2-3 All open All open All open All open All open All open All open VID4 All open All open All open All open All open All open All open All open *Auto: When all 1-2 pins are shorted, the core voltage will automatically be determined. BF: Set system bus multiplier ratio jumpers Use this 3 x 4-pin jumper set to manually set the system bus multiplier ratio. See later in this chapter for information on the system bus multiplier ratio setting required for the processor that you have installed. Pin Settings BF2 BF3 1-2 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 1-2 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 123 BF1 BF4 Ratio Auto* 2 4 3 5 2.5 4.5 3.5 5.5 6 8 7 Res. 6.5 1.5 7.5 2 BF1 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open All open All open All open All open All open BF4 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open All open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open 2-3 All open All open *Auto: When all 1-2 pins are shorted, the system bus multiplier ratio will automatically be determined. 12 Before You Begin Before you begin to install your MS7157C mainboard, take some precautions to ensure that you avoid the possibility of damage to the product from static electricity. Ensure too that you are installing the mainboard into a suitable case. Static Electricity In adverse conditions, static electricity can accumulate and discharge through the integrated circuits and silicon chips on this product. These circuits and chips are sensitive and can be permanently damaged by static discharge. If possible wear a grounding wrist strap clipped to a safely grounded device during the installation. If you don't have a wrist strap, discharge any static by touching the metal case of a safely grounded device before beginning the installation. Leave all components inside their static-proof bags until they are required for the installation procedure. Handle all circuit boards and electronic components carefully. Hold boards by the edges only. Do not flex or stress circuit boards. Choosing a Case This is a full-sized ATX mainboard that measures 304mm x 200mm (11.9" x 7.8"). It has 6 expansion slots. The mainboard will fit most ATX cases that are designed for full-sized ATX mainboards. With a full set of expansion slots and support for 4 IDE devices, you might like to choose a case that has a robust power supply unit that delivers at least 250 watts. Some features on the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the board to indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all the features required. The MS7157C mainboard can support one or two floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has sufficient power and space for all the drives that you intend to install. 13 The mainboard has a set of I/O ports on the rear edge. Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots. How to Set Jumpers A jumper consists of two or more pins mounted on the mainboard. Some jumpers might be arranged in a series with each pair of pins numbered differently. Jumpers are used to change the electronic circuits on the mainboard. When a jumper cap is placed on two jumper pins, the pins are SHORT. If the jumper cap is removed (or placed on just a single pin) the pins are OPEN. OPEN This illustration shows a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin, the jumper is OPEN. SHORT This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. The jumper cap is placed on pins 2 and 3, so this jumper setting is SHORT PINS 2-3. This illustration shows the same 3-pin jumper. The jumper cap is placed on pins 1 and 2, so this jumper setting is SHORT PINS 1-2. In this manual, all the jumper illustrations clearly show the pin numbers. When you are setting the jumpers, make sure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins to select the function or feature that you want to enable or disable. 14 Preparing the Mainboard Mainboard Guide Use the following illustration and key to identify the components on your mainboard. DIMM1 JP2 CPUFAN1 DIMM2 DIMM3 JP11 JP12 JP13 LED1 Socket-370 JP7 JP9 JP10 FDD1 IDE2 IDE1 ATX1 CD1 PWRFAN1 CD2 AGP1 PCI1 SPDIF1 JP15 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 J1 ISA1 WOL1 WOM1 JP8 JP16 JP1 VID LED2 BF PANEL1 SIR1 15 Key to Mainboard Components Component SOCKET-370 DIMM1, 2, 3 IDE1, 2 FDD1 AGP1 PCI 1, 2, 3, 4 ISA1 ATX1 CPUFAN1 PWRFAN1 SIR1 PANEL1 CD1 CD2 SPDIF1 WOL1 WOM1 JP1 JP2 JP7 JP8 JP9 JP10 JP11 JP12 JP13 JP15 JP16 J1 VID BF LED1* LED2** Description Socket for Intel FC-PGA Celeron or Cyrix Joshua processor Slots for 168-pin memory modules Primary and secondary IDE channels Connector for floppy disk drives Slot for AGP graphics adapter 3 x 32-bit PCI expansion slot 8/16-bit ISA expansion slot Connector for ATX power supply Power connector for CPU cooling fan Power connector for case cooling fan Connector for optional IR port Panel connector for switches and indicators Audio connector for optional CD-ROM drive Auxiliary audio connector for optional CD-ROM drive In/Out connector for 24-bit digital audio Wake up connector for network adapter Wake up connector for fax/modem card Clear CMOS memory jumper Keyboard power on jumper Enable Suspend-to-RAM jumper Enable Flash BIOS jumper Set system bus frequency jumper (100MHz) Set system bus frequency jumper (133MHz) Set CPU type for Socket-370 jumper. Automatic (BIOS)/manual CPU core voltage and multiplier ratio configuration jumper Connector for two-color LED Connector for fax/modem adapter card Set CPU core voltage jumpers Set CPU multiplier ratio jumpers Onboard 3VSB LED for SDRAM Onboard Power LED 16 *LED1 This red indicator turns on if your system is suspended to RAM. In a suspend to RAM, the system turns off most of the power-consuming components except for the 3.3V required to refresh the memory. If LED1 is turned on, it warns you that the computer is still active and you should not carry out any work on the mainboard. **LED2 This green indicator turns on whenever the system is turned on. It warns you that the system is active and you should not carry out any work on the mainboard. I/O Ports Side View KBMPS2 LPT1 JS1 USB1 COM1 COM2 JS1 Key to I/O Ports Component KBMPS2 LPT1 JS1 (Upper) JS1 (Lower) COM2 COM1 USB1 Description PS/2 port for pointing device (upper port) PS/2 port for keyboard (lower port) External parallel port External game/MIDI port Audio jacks for (left to right) line out, line in, microphone External serial port 2/4 External serial port 1/3 Two stacked Universal Serial Bus ports 17 Check the Jumper Settings Check all the mainboard jumpers to ensure that the board is configured correctly. JP11 JP12 JP13 JP2 JP7 JP8 JP9 JP1 JP15 VID JP8 BF JP1: Clear CMOS Memory Jumper This jumper lets you erase the system setup settings that are stored in CMOS memory. You might need to erase this data if incorrect settings are preventing your system from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, turn off the system, disconnect the power cable from the mainboard, and short the appropriate pins for a few seconds. JP1 Function Normal Operation Clear CMOS Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 1 2 3 18 JP2: Keyboard Power On Jumper This jumper lets you use a typed-in password as a power switch to turn your system on. If you enable this property, you need to define the password or the hot keys using the setup utility. See Chapter 3 for more information. Function Disable keyboard power on Enable keyboard power on Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP2 1 2 3 JP7: Suspend-to-RAM Jumper Use this 3-pin jumper to enable the Suspend-to-RAM feature. In a Suspend-to-RAM condition, the contents of the system's memory is held intact, while practically all other components are turned off completely or slowed down to reduce power consumption. JP7 1 2 3 Function Enable Suspend-to-RAM Disable Suspend-to-RAM Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP8: Flash BIOS jumper Use this 3-pin jumper to enable or disable Flash BIOS protection. If enabled, the existing BIOS cannot be flashed with another version. Function Enable Flash BIOS Disable Flash BIOS Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP8 1 2 3 19 JP9: Set System Bus Frequency to 100MHz Use this 3-pin jumper to set the system bus frequency. In the normal setting, the system automatically selects the correct frequency according to the kind of processor installed. In the Force 100 MHz setting, the system uses a 100 MHz system bus even if the processor is designed to operate with a 66 MHz bus. JP9 1 2 3 Function Normal Operation Force 100 MHz Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP10: Set System Bus Frequency to 133MHz Use this 3-pin jumper to set the system bus frequency. In the normal setting, the system automatically selects the correct frequency according to the kind of processor installed. In the Force 133 MHz setting, the system uses a 133 MHz system bus even if the processor is designed to operate with a 100 MHz bus. Function Normal Operation Force 133 MHz Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP10 1 2 3 Note: When both JP9 and JP10 have the 2-3 pins shorted, the board is set to force a 66 MHz FSB processor to run on a 133 MHz system bus. JP11, JP12 and JP13: Select Celeron or Joshua Processor for Socket-370 Use these 3-pin jumper sets to select the processor type you are using in the PGA370 processor socket. If pins 1-2 are shorted, the Socket-370 is set for use with the Intel Celeron processor. If pins 2-3 are shorted, the Socket-370 is set for use with the Cyrix Joshua processor. JP11 JP12 JP13 Function Intel Celeron Cyrix Joshua Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 1 2 3 20 JP15: Automatic (BIOS) or Manual configuration Use this 3-pin jumper to automatically (BIOS) or manually set the CPU core voltage and system bus multiplier ratio. When set to manual configuration, use the VID and BF jumpers to define proper configuration. It is recommended that you set this jumper to automatic configuration. Function Automatic configuration Manual configuration Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP15 1 1 VID0 2 2 3 3 VID: Set CPU core voltage jumpers Use this 3 x 5-pin jumper set to manually set the CPU core voltage. Check the documentation that comes with the processor that you want to use, to check the required voltage settings. VID4 Volt. Auto* 2.05V 2.00V 1.95V 1.90V 1.85V 1.80V 1.75V 1.70V 1.65V 1.60V 1.55V 1.50V 1.45V 1.40V 1.35V 1.30V 3.5V 3.4V 3.3V 3.2V VID0 1-2 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open VID1 1-2 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open Pin Settings VID2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open All open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open All open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 VID3 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open All open All open All open All open All open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 VID4 1-2 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 All open All open All open All open 21 Volt. 3.1V 3.0V 2.9V 2.8V 2.7V 2.6V 2.5V 2.4V 2.3V 2.2V 2.1V VID0 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 VID1 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open Pin Settings VID2 All open All open All open All open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open VID3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open All open All open All open All open VID4 All open All open All open All open All open All open All open All open All open All open All open *Auto: When all 1-2 pins are shorted, the core voltage will automatically be determined. BF: Set system bus multiplier ratio jumpers Use this 3 x 4-pin jumper set to manually set the 1 2 3 system bus multiplier ratio. The CPU clock BF1 speed is configured by the product of the system bus frequency times the multiplier. For example, if you have a system bus speed of 100 MHz and a multiplier of 4, the CPU clock speed will be 100 x 4 = 400 MHz. BF4 Ratio Auto* 2 4 3 5 2.5 4.5 3.5 5.5 6 8 7 Res. 6.5 1.5 BF1 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open All open All open All open Pin Settings BF2 BF3 1-2 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 2-3 All open 1-2 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 All open All open 2-3 2-3 BF4 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open All open All open All open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 All open 2-3 22 Ratio 7.5 2 BF1 All open All open Pin Settings BF2 BF3 2-3 All open All open All open BF4 All open All open *Auto: When all 1-2 pins are shorted, the system bus multiplier ratio will automatically be determined. Install the Mainboard in the Case The mainboard is drilled with a series of holes. Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case which correspond to the holes in the mainboard. You can secure the mainboard in the system case by placing the mainboard over the mounting brackets and driving screws through the mainboard into the mounting brackets. Note: Do not overtighten the screws as this can stress the mainboard. The illustration below shows the mainboard installing in a standard desktop case. Power Supply Unit Drive Cage I/O Template Expansion Slots The illustration below shows the mainboard installing into a tower-type case. 23 Power Supply Unit Drive Cage I/O Template Expansion Slots Connecting Power, Chassis Fan, and Panel PWRFAN1 ATX1 PANEL1 JP16 24 After you have installed the mainboard into the system case, connect the power cable from the case power supply unit to the mainboard power connector ATX1. Connect the chassis (if your case has them) to the 12V power supply connector PWRFAN1 on the mainboard. Then connect the case switches and indicators to the PANEL1 and JP16 connector on the mainboard. Power Connector Locate the power cable from the case power supply unit and plug it into the ATX1 power connector. Chassis Fan If your case has a cooling fan installed, plug the cable from the fan into the mainboard fan power supply PWRFAN1. Green LED Connector If your case has a dual color indicator lamp for the ACPI Green suspend mode, connect the cable from the indicator to the JP16 dual color LED connector. 23 PANEL1 Panel Connector The mainboard PANEL1 connector has a standard set of switch and indicator connectors that are commonly found on ATX system cases. Use the illustration below to make the correct connections to the case switches and indicators. Power SW 22-23 HDD LED 20-21 Speaker 15-16-17-18 Function Power Indicator Suspend Switch Green LED* Keylock Reset Switch Speaker HDD Indicator Power Switch Pins 1+, 2+, 3 4, 5 7+, 8+, 9 10, 11 12, 13 15+, 16, 17, 18 20+, 21 22+, 23 Reset SW 12-13 KeyLock 10-11 Green LED 7-8-9 *Green LED "Green LED" can support two kinds of LED: When using Single-color LED, connect to pins 7 and 8. When using Dual-color LED, connect to pins 8 and 9. 1 Suspend SW 4-5 Power LED 1-2-3 25 Install Other Hardware Start installing the essential hardware required to get your system started. Install the Processor This mainboard has a Socket-370 processor socket. To choose a processor, you need to consider the performance requirements of the system and also the price of the processor. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory. Higher clock speeds and larger amounts of cache memory deliver greater performance. About Socket-370 Processors The socket-370 supports PGA Intel Celeron and Cyrix Joshua processors, and FC-PGA Intel Coppermine processors. Intel Celeron PGA stands for Plastic Pin Grid Array. This is a description of the square plastic package that the processor is embedded in. The PGA Celeron is identical to the SEPP Celeron, except for the external packaging. PGA Celerons run at clock speeds from 300 MHz through to 533 MHz. All the current PGA Celerons operate over a 66 MHz system bus. The PGA Celeron is less expensive than a SEPP Celeron with the same clock speed. Cyrix Joshua The new Cyrix Joshua processor also fits into the Socket-370. The Joshua will include a 256K on-chip L2 cache, which runs at full processor speed. It is the first non-Intel chip to plug into the same socket as a Celeron. Cyrix Joshua processors run over a 100 or 133 MHz system bus. Intel Coppermine The Intel Coppermine processor runs over a 66, 100 or 133 MHz system bus. The FC-PGA Coppermine ships with clock speeds running from 500 MHz through to 750 MHz. 26 Installing a Socket-370 Processor If you have decided to install the mainboard with a FC-PGA Celeron processor, follow the steps below. Locate the Socket-370 and CPUFAN1 CPUFAN1 Socket-370 Pin-1 corner Locking lever 1. On the mainboard, locate the socket-370 and CPUFAN1. 2. On the socket-370, pull the locking lever away from the socket to unhook it and then raise the locking lever to the upright position. 3. Identify the pin-1 corner on the socket-370 and the pin-1 corner on the processor. The socket pin-1 corner is adjacent to the handle of the locking lever. The processor pin-1 corner is beveled. 4. Matching the pin-1 corners, drop the processor into the socket. No force is required and the processor should seat into the socket easily. 5. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the latch on the edge of the socket. This locks the processor in place. 6. Locate the power cable on the heatsink/cooling fan assembly that is attached to the top of the processor. 7. Plug the power cable into the CPUFAN1 power supply on the mainboard. 27 Power cable CPUFAN1 Locking lever Processor & heatsink/cooling fan assembly The mainboard must be configured to deliver the correct clock speed and the correct system bus for the kind of processor that you have installed. You can do this by either using the system setup utility, or manually, by setting the correct jumper settings on the board. The first time you start the system, immediately enter the setup system and make the appropriate settings. Usually, you should automatically configure the CPU by using the BIOS Features page of the setup utility. See Chapter 3 for more information. However, you have the possibility to manually set the system bus speed, multiplier ratio, and CPU voltage. Remember that the CPU clock speed is configured by the product of the system bus frequency times the multiplier. For example, if you have a system bus speed of 100 MHz and a multiplier of 4, the CPU clock speed will be 100 x 4 = 400 MHz. Note: When using the Cyrix Joshua processor, make sure to adjust jumpers JP11, JP12 and JP13 to the proper settings. 28 Install the Memory Modules For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin 3.3V non-buffered Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). The memory chips must be standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory). The memory bus can run at 100 MHz or 133 MHz. If your processor operates over a 133 MHz system bus, you must install PC-133 memory that also operates over a 133 MHz bus. If your processor operates over a 100 MHz system bus, you must install PC-100 memory that also operates over a 100 MHz bus. You must install at least one memory module. You can install the module in any one of the three DIMM slots. Each module may be installed with up to 256 MB of memory so the maximum capacity is 768 MB. The mainboard supports memory chips that have EC (Error Correction) or ECC (Error Correction Code). 1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. DIMM2 Memory module Locking latches DIMM3 DIMM1 2. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cut-outs so that they can only be installed correctly. Check that the cut-outs on the module edge connector match the notches in the slot. 3. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. 4. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it carefully but firmly down so that it seats correctly. The latches at either side of the slot will be levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM when it is installed correctly. 29 Install a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive. Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that they can only be installed correctly on the device connector. If the connector is not keyed make sure that you match the pin-1 side of the cable connector with the pin-1 side of the device connector. Each connector has the pin-1 side clearly marked. The pin-1 side of each ribbon cable is always marked with a red stripe on the cable. About IDE Devices. Your mainboard has a primary IDE channel interface (IDE1) and a secondary IDE interface (IDE2). The mainboard ships with one IDE ribbon cable which supports one or two IDE devices. All IDE devices have jumpers or switches which can be used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE. If you install two IDE devices on one cable, you must make sure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this. If you want to install more than two IDE devices, obtain a second IDE cable and you can add two more devices to the secondary IDE channel. If there are two devices on the cable, make one MASTER and one SLAVE. 30 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 1. Install the hard disk drive into the drive cage in your system case. 2. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE channel on the mainboard IDE1. 3. Plug one of the connectors on the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the back edge of the hard disk drive. It doesn't matter which connector on the cable that you use. Make sure that you have the pin-1 side of the cable matched with the pin-1 side of the connector. 4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the power connector on the back edge of the hard disk drive. 5. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the setup utility and use the IDE Hard Disk Auto Detect feature to configure the IDE devices that you have installed. See Chapter three for more information. IDE connector IDE ribbon cable IDE2 Hard disk drive IDE1 Power connector 31 Installing a CD-ROM Drive 1. Install the CD-ROM drive into the drive cage in your system case. 2. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE channel on the mainboard IDE1. 3. Plug one of the connectors on the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the back edge of the CD-ROM drive. It doesn't matter which connector on the cable that you use. Make sure that you have the pin-1 side of the cable matched with the pin-1 side of the connector. 4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the power connector on the back edge of the CD-ROM drive. 5. Use the audio cable provided with the CD-ROM drive to connect the audio connector on the rear edge of the CD-ROM drive to the one of the two CD connectors on the motherboard. 6. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the setup utility and use the IDE Hard Disk Auto Detect feature to configure the IDE devices that you have installed. See Chapter three for more information. Power connector IDE connector CD-ROM drive Audio connector IDE ribbon cable IDE2 Hard disk drive IDE1 CD1 & CD2 32 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive interface and it ships with a diskette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25" drive or a 3.5" drive with various capacities. The floppy diskette drive cable has one type of connector for a 5.25" drive and another type of connector for a 5.25" drive. 1. Install the floppy diskette drive into the drive cage in your system case. 2. Plug the diskette drive cable into the diskette drive interface on the mainboard FDD1. 3. Plug one of the connectors on the diskette drive cable into the data connector on the back edge of the floppy diskette drive. Make sure that you have the pin-1 side of the cable matched with the pin-1 side of the connector. 4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the power connector on the back edge of the diskette drive. Power connector Data connector FDD ribbon cable Floppy diskette drive FDD1 5. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the setup utility and use the Standard page to configure the floppy diskette drives that you have installed. See Chapter three for more information. 33 Using the Expansion Slots This mainboard has several expansion slots. You can install add-in cards into these slots to add new features to your system. In order to get your system started, you must install an add-in graphics adapter. The mainboard has three kinds of expansion slots. AGP Slot: The AGP slot can be used to install a graphics adapter that has the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) interface. PCI Slots: The PCI slots can be used to install add-in cards that have the 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Components Interconnect) interface. ISA Slot: The ISA slot can be used to install add-in cards that have the legacy 8/16-bit ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) interface. AGP1 PCI2 PCI1 PCI3 PCI4 ISA1 1. Before installing an expansion card, check the documentation for the card carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually configure the card before installation. 2. Select which expansion slot you are going to use for your add-in card. 3. In the system case, remove the blanking plate from the slot in the system case that corresponds to the expansion slot that you are going to use. 34 4. Position the edge connector of the add-in card over the expansion slot. Position the metal bracket of the card in the empty slot in the system case. 5. Install the edge connector of the add-in card into the expansion slot. Press down quite firmly so that you are sure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. 6. Secure the metal bracket of the card in the empty slot in the system case with a screw. 7. For some add-in cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-in card. PCI Add-in card Edge connector Add-in card metal bracket PCI Slot 35 Add-in Card Options The mainboard has some features that can be used by some types of add-in cards. WOL1: Wake on LAN If you have installed a network adapter (LAN adapter), you can use the cable provided with the card to plug into the WOL1 connector on the mainboard. This is the Wake On LAN feature, When your system is in a power­saving mode, any traffic through the network will automatically resume the system. You must enable this item using the Power Management page of the setup utility. See Chapter three for more information. WOM1: Wake on Modem If you have installed a fax/modem add-in card, you can use the cable provided with the card to plug into the WOM1 connector on the mainboard. This is the Wake On Modem feature, When your system is in a power­saving mode, an incoming call will automatically resume the system. You must enable this item using the Power Management page of the setup utility. See Chapter three for more information. WOL1 WOM1 36 Install Options and Extension Brackets This mainboard has a number of special connectors that allow you to add optional features to your system. You can install any of the following items: Fax/modem card option Infrared port 24-bit digital audio extension bracket (SPDIF) Fax/modem Card You must install the fax/modem card in order to use the built-in fax/modem. The fax/modem card is an optional item supplied with this mainboard. 1. Locate the J1 fax/modem connector on the mainboard. J1 2. Remove the expansion slot blanking plate from the system chassis that is adjacent to the fax/modem connector. 3. Install the fax/modem card on to the J1 connector as shown below. The RJ11 Line and Telephone sockets on the bracket are positioned in the expansion slot with the removed blanking plate. 37 Line and Tel RJ11 sockets Fax/modem card J1 fax/modem connector Infrared Port This option can be purchased from third-party vendors. 1. If you are installing an optional serial infrared port, connect the cable from the optional IR port to the SIR1 connector on the mainboard. SIR1 2. After you have connected the cable, secure the optional IR port to the appropriate place on your system case. Note: An IR port may use some of the resources required by a second serial port or a fax/modem card. If you have more than one of these items installed, you may not be able to use them at the same time. You can use the Peripherals page of the setup utility to switch resources between an IR port and a second serial port. See Chapter 3 for more information. 38 Make the External Connections After you have installed the mainboard, make the connections to the external ports. KBMPS2 LPT1 JS1 USB1 COM1 COM2 JS1 1. KBMPS2 is a stack of two PS/2 mini-DIN ports. The upper port can be used by a PS/2 mouse or pointing device. The lower port can be used by a PS/2 keyboard. 2. LPT1 is a parallel port that can be used by printers or other parallel communications devices. The system identifies the parallel port as LPT1. 3. The upper 15-pin port JS1 is a game/MIDI port. You can use this port to connect a joystick or a MIDI device to your system 4. The lower part of JS1 is three audio jacks. The left side jack is for a stereo line out signal. The middle jack is for a stereo line in signal. The right side jack is for a microphone. 5. COM2 is a serial port that can be used by serial devices such as a mouse, a fax/modem and so on. This serial port is identified by the system as COM2/4. 6. COM1 is a serial port that can be used by serial devices such as a mouse, a fax/modem and so on. This serial port is identified by the system as COM1/3. 7. USB1 is a stack of two Universal Serial Bus ports. Use these ports to connect to USB devices. 39 External Connector Color Coding To help identify the external connectors, many connectors now use standard colors as shown in the table below. Connector Color Analog VGA Blue Audio line in Light blue Audio line out Lime Digital monitor / flat panel White IEEE 1394 Grey Microphone Pink MIDI/Game Gold Parallel Burgundy PS/2 compatible keyboard Purple PS/2 compatible mouse Green Serial Teal or Turquoise Speaker out / subwoofer Orange Right-to-left speaker Brown USB Black Video out Yellow SCSI, network, telephone, modem, and so on None 40 Chapter 3: Setup About the Setup Utility This chapter explains how to use and modify the BIOS setup utility that is stored on the mainboard. The setup utility stores data about the mainboard components and the configuration of devices that are connected to it. This information is used to test and initialize components at start-up time and to make sure everything runs properly when the system is operating. The setup utility is installed with a set of default values. You will probably have to make changes to the setup utility whenever you add new components to your system such as new disk drives. You may be able to generate increased performance by changing some of the timing values in the setup, but this can be limited by the kind of hardware you are using, for example the rating of your memory chips. In certain circumstances, the system may generate an error message that asks you to make changes to the setup utility. This happens when the system finds an error during the POST (Power On Self Test) that it carries out at start up. Starting the Setup Utility You can only start the setup utility shortly after the computer has been turned on. A prompt appears on the computer display, which says "Press DEL to run Setup". When you see this prompt, press the Delete key, and the system will start the setup utility and display the main menu of the utility. Using the Setup Utility When you start setup, the main menu appears. The main menu of the setup utility shows a list of the options that are available. A highlight shows which option is currently selected. You can use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, you can execute the option by pressing the Enter key. Some options lead to dialog boxes which ask you verify that that you wish to execute that option. You usually answer these dialogs by typing Y for yes and N for no. Some options lead to dialog boxes which ask for more information. Setting passwords have this kind of dialog box. 41 Some options (marked with a triangle) lead to tables of items that usually have a value on the right side. The value of the first item is highlighted, and you can use the cursor arrow keys to select any of the other values in the table of items. When an item is highlighted, you can change the value by pressing the PageUp or PageDown keys, or the Plus or Minus keys. The PageUp and Plus keys cycle forward through the available values, the PageDown and Minus keys cycle backwards through the values. When you are in the main menu, you can exit the utility by pressing the Escape key. You can save the current selections and exit the utility by pressing the F10 key. When you are in one of the options that displays a dialog box, you can return to the main menu by pressing the Escape key. When you are in an option that displays a table of items, you can return to the main menu by pressing the Escape key. For some items, you can display a help message by pressing the F2 key. You can display a general help screen by pressing F1. Press F5 to discard any changes you have made and return all items to the value that they held when the setup utility was started. Press F6 to load the displayed items with a standard list of fail-safe values. Press F7 to load the displayed items with a high-performance list of default values. 42 How to Flash a New BIOS You can install an updated BIOS for this motherboard that you can download from the manufacturer's website. New BIOS may provide support for new peripherals, improvements in performance or fixes to address known bugs. Install a new BIOS as follows: 1. Some mainboards have a Flash BIOS jumper that protects the current BIOS from being changed or overwritten. If your mainboard has this jumper, change the setting to allow flashing a new BIOS. 2. Some Setup programs have an item called Firmware Write Protect that prevents the BIOS from being overwritten. If your BIOS has this item (check the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page) disable it for the present. 3. Your computer must be running in a real-mode DOS environment, not the DOS window of Windows NT or Windows 95/98. We recommend that you create a new formatted DOS system floppy diskette. 4. Locate the flash memory utility on the support CD-ROM. It's called AWD753.EXE. Copy this file to the new system diskette. 5. Copy the new BIOS file that you downloaded from the manufacturer's website to the newly formatted system diskette. 6. Turn off your computer and insert the newly formatted DOS diskette in your computer's diskette drive. 7. You might need to run the setup utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first. 8. At the A:\ prompt, after your computer has booted a clean DOS from the diskette, type in the filename AWD753 and press Enter. 43 9. In the opening dialog box, type in the filename of the new BIOS and follow the onscreen directions to flash the new BIOS to the motherboard. 10. When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the diskette drive and restart your computer. If your mainboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, don't forget to reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. Standard CMOS Features Option This option displays a table of items which defines basic information about your system. Date and Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time held by your computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility. IDE Devices Defaults: None Your computer has two IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel. Press Enter to display the IDE sub-menu. 44 IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter while this item is highlighted if you want the setup utility to automatically detect and configure a hard disk drive on the IDE channel. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave If you leave this item at Auto, the system will automatically detect and configure any IDE devices it finds. If it fails to find a hard disk, change the value to Manual and then manually configure the drive be entering the characteristics of the drive in the items below (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Precomp, etc.), If you have no device installed change the value to None. Access Mode This items defines some special ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as LBA (Large Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will automatically decide the fastest way to access the hard disk drive. Press Esc to close the IDE device sub-menu and return to the Standard CMOS Features page. Drive A and Drive B Default: 1.44M, 3.5 in., None These items define the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system. You can connect one or two diskette drives. Floppy 3 Mode Support Default: Disabled Floppy 3 mode refers to a 3.5" diskette with a capacity of 1.2 MB. Floppy 3 mode is sometimes used in Japan. Video Default: EGA/VGA This item defines the video mode of the system. This mainboard has a built-in VGA graphics system so you must leave this item at the default value. 45 Halt On Default: All Errors This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test) routine. You can use this item to select which kind of errors in the POST are sufficient to halt the system. Base Memory, Extended Memory, Total Memory These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time. Advanced BIOS Features Setup Option This option displays a table of items which defines more advanced information about your system. You can make modifications to most of these items without introducing fatal errors to your system. Note that the page has a scroll-bar to scroll down to more items. Virus Warning Default: Disabled When this item is enabled it provides some protection against viruses which try to write to the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. This item is Disabled as a default. You need to disable it so that you can install an operating system. We recommend that you enable Anti-Virus Protection as soon as you have installed your disk with an OS. Y2K Monitor Default: Disabled Use this item to enable the onboard Y2K (Year 2000) monitor. When enabled this function can monitor the RTC (Real Time Clock) Y2K data, and avoid that it will be changed inappropriately. Some older programs have Y2K issues and will try to change this data, causing system problems. 46