Page 2 - Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
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Page 3 - FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B 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 when the equipment is operated in a resident...
Page 4 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1 - Introduction; Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of the Ports; Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 Features and Specifications.................................................................................. 1.2 Package Checklist......................................................................................................... Chapter 2 - Hard...
Page 6 - Introduction; Features and Specifications; Chipset; System Memory
6 Introduction 1 1.1 Features and Specifications 1.1.1 Features Chipset VIA Apollo 598MVP AGP system chipset Processor The system board is equipped with a switching voltage regulator that supports 2.0V to 3.5V core voltage for various processors. AMD ® K5 PR90/PR100/PR120/PR133/PR166, K6-166/2...
Page 7 - Level 2 Cache Memory
7 1 Introduction Level 2 Cache Memory 512KB pipeline burst, direct map write-back cache installed on the system board. Expansion Slots The system board is equipped with 1 dedicated PCI slot, 5 dedicated 16-bit ISA slots and 1 shared PCI/ISA slot. All PCI and ISA slots are bus masters. Desktop Mana...
Page 9 - Dual Function Power Button (ATX power supply only)
9 1 Introduction Dual Function Power Button (ATX power supply only) Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch will allow your system to enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode. RTC Timer to Power-on the System (ATX power supply only) The RTC installed on the system board allows your system ...
Page 10 - Package Checklist
1 0 Introduction 1 1.2 Package Checklist The system board package contains the following items: þ The system board þ A users manual þ Serial, mouse and printer por t cables Option 1: - One card-edge bracket with a 9-pin and 25-pin serial por t cables - One card-edge bracket with a 25-pin printer po...
Page 11 - Hardware Installation; System Board Layout; square denotes pin 1; Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
1 1 2 Hardware Installation 2.1 System Board Layout square denotes pin 1 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Page 12 - DIP Switch and Jumper Settings of the; Make sure SW1 and JP5 are set correctly before applying power or
1 2 2 Hardware Installation 2.2 System Memory 2.3 DIP Switch and Jumper Settings of the Processors Make sure SW1 and JP5 are set correctly before applying power or you may damage the processor or system board. There are 10 switches on SW1. The black rectangle in the diagram denotes the part that is ...
Page 13 - DIP Switch Settings for Intel Processors; DIP Switch Settings for Cyrix Processors
1 3 2 Hardware Installation DIP Switch Settings for Intel Processors Intel Processors SW1: 1-6 90MHz - 60MHz - 1.5x 100MHz - 66MHz - 1.5x 120MHz - 60MHz - 2x 133MHz - 66MHz - 2x 150MHz - 60MHz - 2.5x 166MHz - 66MHz - 2.5x 200MHz - 66MHz - 3x MMX166MHz* - 66MHz - 2.5x MMX200MHz - 66MHz - 3x MMX233MHz...
Page 14 - DIP Switch Settings for IBM Processors; DIP Switch Settings for IDT Processors
1 4 2 Hardware Installation DIP Switch Settings for IBM Processors IBM Processors SW1: 1-6 IBM Processors SW1: 1-6 6x86MX-PR200 - 66MHz - 2.5x 6x86MX-PR233 - 75MHz - 2.5x 6x86MX-PR266 - 83MHz - 2.5x 6x86MX-PR300 - 75MHz - 3x 6x86MX-PR333 - 83MHz - 3x 6x86MX-PR300 - 66MHz - 3.5x DIP Switch Settings f...
Page 15 - DIP Switch Settings for AMD Processors
1 5 2 Hardware Installation DIP Switch Settings for AMD Processors AMD Processors SW1: 1-6 AMD Processors SW1: 1-6 K6-200 - 66MHz - 3x K6-233 - 66MHz - 3.5x K6-266 - 66MHz - 4x K6-300 - 66MHz - 4.5x K6-2/250 - 100MHz - 2.5x K6-2/300 - 100MHz - 3x K6-2/266 - 66MHz - 4x K6-2/333 - 95MHz - 3.5x K6-2/35...
Page 16 - External System Bus Clock / Frequency Ratio - DIP Switch Settings; We do not guarantee that 75MHz, 83MHz, 95MHz and
1 6 2 Hardware Installation Frequency Ratio SW1: 4-6 1.5x / 3.5x Frequency Ratio SW1: 4-6 2x 2.5x 4x 4.5x 5x 3x 5.5x External System Bus Clock / Frequency Ratio - DIP Switch Settings If the processor you are using is not shown in the previous tables, please refer to the following tables and set SW1 ...
Page 17 - Frequency Ratio Settings for IDT Processors
1 7 2 Hardware Installation Frequency Ratio Settings for IDT Processors Frequency Ratio SW1: 4-6 3.5x Frequency Ratio SW1: 4-6 2x / 3.3x 2.5x 4x 4.5x 2.33x / 5x 3x 2.66x / 5.5x
Page 18 - DIP Switch and Jumper Settings for Core Voltage
1 8 2 Hardware Installation DIP Switch and Jumper Settings for Core Voltage Voltage JP5 SW1: 7-10 2.8V 2.0V 2.1V 2.9V 3.0V 3.1V Voltage JP5 SW1: 7-10 2.2V 2.3V 2.4V 2.5V 2.6V 2.7V 3.2V 3.3V 3.4V 3.5V
Page 19 - Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data; Jumper JP1
1 9 2 Hardware Installation 2-3 On: Normal (default) 1-2 On: Clear CMOS Data 2.4 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data Jumper JP1 Clear CMOS Data If, for some reason, the CMOS data becomes corr upted, the system can be reconfigured with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS. To load the default...
Page 20 - Jumper Settings for Power Supply Type; Jumper JP2
2 0 2 Hardware Installation 2.5 Jumper Settings for Power Supply Type Jumper JP2 Power Supply Type Th e B a by AT fo r m fa c t o r system board is designed to fit into an ATX form factor chassis. It is equipped with ATX and AT power supply connectors. Set JP2 according to the type of power supply i...
Page 21 - Jumper JPP
2 1 2 Hardware Installation 2.6 Jumper Settings for ATX Power-On/Off Select (ATX power supply only) Jumper JPP ATX Power-On/Off Select Jumper JPP is used to select the method of powering-on/off a computer that is using an ATX power supply. Pins 1 and 2 On (ATX Power) Uses the power button to power-o...
Page 22 - Jumper JP4
2 2 2 Hardware Installation 2.7 Jumper Settings for SDRAM Clock (DIMM) Jumper JP4 SDRAM Clock JP4 is used to set the SDRAMs clock according to the CPU clock or AGP clock. If you are using PC-100 SDRAM DIMMs, it is recommended that you set the SDRAM clock according to the CPU clock (2-3 On). This s ...
Page 23 - Jumper Settings for Watchdog Timer; Watchdog Timer
2 3 2 Hardware Installation 2.8 Jumper Settings for Watchdog Timer Jumper JP10 Watchdog Timer T h e s y s t e m b o a r d suppor ts the Watchdog Timer function. It allows y o u r a p p l i c a t i o n t o regularly clear the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or fails to function...
Page 24 - Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of; Connecting the Serial Ports
2 4 2 Hardware Installation 2.9 Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of the Ports and Connectors 2.9.1 Serial Ports The built-in serial por ts are RS-232C asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and oth...
Page 25 - The system board allows you to connect a standard AT keyboard
2 5 2 Hardware Installation 2.9.2 Keyboard Port/Connector The system board allows you to connect a standard AT keyboard by connecting it to the standard AT keyboard por t or the 5-pin connector at location J14. AT keyboard port J14 AT keyboard connector Pin 12 3 4 5 Function CLKDataN. C.GroundVcc
Page 26 - Pin
2 6 2 Hardware Installation 2.9.3 PS/2 Mouse Port The PS/2 mouse port is a 6-pin connector on the system board. Attach the 6-pin mouse port cable, which is mounted on a card- edge bracket, to connector J1. Make sure the red wire on the PS/2 mouse connector is aligned with pin 1 of connector J1. Moun...
Page 27 - Refer to your disk drive users manual for information about
2 7 2 Hardware Installation 2.9.5 Floppy Disk Drive Controller 1. Install the 34-pin header connector into the shrouded floppy disk header (J11) on t h e s y s t e m b o a r d . T h e colored edge of the ribbon should be aligned with pin 1 of connector J11. 2. I n s t a l l t h e o t h e r 3 4 - p i...
Page 29 - Connecting the USB Ports
2 9 2 Hardware Installation Connecting the USB Ports As an option, one card-edge bracket mounted with two USB port cables may be provided with the system board. The ends of the cables are attached to a connector. Connect the USB cable connector to J2 and J3 on the system board. The USB port cables c...
Page 30 - The system board is equipped with a chassis fan connector. If you
3 0 2 Hardware Installation 2.9.10 Chassis Fan Connector The system board is equipped with a chassis fan connector. If you are installing a fan in the system unit, connect the fans connector to location J7 on the system board. The fan will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent ...
Page 31 - SPEAKER - Speaker Connector
3 1 2 Hardware Installation 2.9.11 J13 (LEDs and Switches) SP-LED - ATX 5VSB Standby LED This LED will light when the 5VSB power is active. ATX-SW - ATX Power Switch Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch is a dual function power button that will allow your system to enter the Sof...
Page 33 - The pin assignment of the ATX power connector is shown below.
3 3 2 Hardware Installation 2.9.12 Power Supply Connectors The pin assignment of the ATX power connector is shown below. Pin 123456789 10 Function 3.3V/14A3.3V/14AGround+5VGround+5VGroundPW-OK5VSB+12V Pin 11121314151617181920 Function 3.3V/14A-12VGroundPS-ONGroundGroundGround-5V+5V+5V PL2 PL1
Page 34 - Award BIOS Setup Utility
3 4 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1 The Basic Input/Output System The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the processor and peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contain codes for various advanced features found in this system bo...
Page 35 - Date
3 5 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Date The date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displays a day, from Sunday to Saturday. Month displays the month, from January to December. Date displays the date, from 1 to 31. Year displays the year, from 1994 to 2079. Time The ti...
Page 36 - Drive A and Drive B
3 6 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Drive A and Drive B These categories identify the types of floppy disk drives installed. None No floppy drive is installed 360K, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. standard drive; 360KB capacity 1.2M, 5.25 in. 5-1/4 in. AT-type high-density drive; 1.2MB capacity 720K, 3.5 in. 3-1/2 in...
Page 37 - Memory
3 7 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Memory The base memory size, extended memory size and the other memory size cannot be altered; your computer automatically detects and displays them. Base Memory The POST will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memor y installed in the system. The value of ...
Page 38 - The BIOS Features Setup allows you to configure your system for; Virus Warning
3 8 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.2 BIOS Features Setup The BIOS Features Setup allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features accordi...
Page 40 - Memory ECC Function
4 0 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Memory ECC Function If you are using x72 (72-bit) DIMMs, which are DIMMs that support the ECC (Error Checking and Correction) function, set this field to Enabled. Typematic Rate Setting When disabled, continually holding down a key on your keyboard will cause the BIOS ...
Page 41 - OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
4 1 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility OS Select for DRAM > 64MB This item allows you to access the memor y that is over 64MB in OS/2. The options are: Non-OS/2 and OS/2. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability The system board suppor ts SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) hard drives. SMART is ...
Page 42 - These items should not be altered unless necessary.
4 2 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. 3.1.3 Chipset Features Setup This section gives you functions to configure the system based on the specific features of the chipset. The chipset manages bus speeds and acc...
Page 43 - System Health Monitor
4 3 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility System Health Monitor Note: The system board comes with a System Health Monitor utility. Once this utility is installed, the system will ignore the settings in the System Health Monitor field of the Chipset Features Setup. Both methods serve the same function and tha...
Page 45 - Power Management
4 5 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Power Management This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving by changing the length of idle time that elapses before the Standby mode and Suspend mode are activated. Disable No power management. Disables the Standby and Suspend modes. Min. P...
Page 46 - Standby Mode
4 6 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Standby Mode This is user configurable only when the Power Management categor y is set to User Defined. When enabled and after the set time of system inactivity, the CPU clock will run at a slower speed (1/3 of full speed) while all other devices still operate at full ...
Page 47 - Resume On Alarm
4 7 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Resume On Alarm Enabled When Enabled, Date (of Month) and Timer (hh:mm:ss) will appear right below this field. You can set the date and time you would like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC to power-on. Disabled Disables the automatic power-on function. (default) D...
Page 48 - Resources Controlled By; ver y technical items and it is strongly recommended that only
4 8 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Resources Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Auto The system will automatically detect the settings for you. The categories that follow will not be shown on the ...
Page 49 - PCI IRQ Actived By
4 9 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility PCI IRQ Actived By This category is used to set the method by which the PCI bus recognizes that an IRQ service is being requested by a device. Under all circumstances, you should retain the default configuration unless a different setting is needed. Assign IRQ for VGA ...
Page 50 - values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These settings are not
5 0 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.8 Integrated Peripherals The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. ROM PCI/ISA BIOS INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. Onboard Primary PCI IDEOnboard Secondary PCI IDEIDE Prefetch ModeIDE HDD Block Mo...
Page 51 - Enabled
5 1 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Onboard Primary PCI IDE and Onboard Secondary PCI IDE These categories allow you to enable or disable the primar y and secondary IDE controller. The default is Enabled. Select Disabled if you want to add a different hard drive controller. IDE Prefetch Mode This allows ...
Page 52 - USB Controller
5 2 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Auto The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for you. Disabled The BIOS will not detect these categories. USB Controller We recommend that you leave this field in its default setting - Enabled. USB Keyboard Support By default, this field is Disabled. If you are...
Page 53 - R Duplex Mode
5 3 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility I R Duplex Mode Half Data is completely transmitted before receiving data. Full Transmits and receives data simultaneously. Use IR Pins Set this field according to the IR pins of your IrDA peripheral/ device. Onboard Parallel Port 378H/IRQ7, 3BCH/IRQ7, 278H/IRQ5 Select...
Page 55 - Use this option to detect the parameters for t
5 5 3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.11 IDE HDD Auto Detection Use this option to detect the parameters for t he hard disk drives installed in your system. These parameters will then be automatically entered into the "Standard CMOS Setup". The IDE HDD Auto Detection screen displays the followi...
Page 57 - Supported Softwares; Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares
5 7 4 Supported Softwares 4.1 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) The system board comes with a DMI built into the BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is designed to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems easier. With DMI, a network administrator o...
Page 59 - Press [Enter] to select DMI file for load; Save DMI File; Press [Enter] to select DMI file for save
5 9 4 Supported Softwares Add DMI 1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Add DMI menu. 2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to add by using the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys, then press <Enter>. 3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to enter information ...
Page 60 - System Health Monitor Utility
6 0 4 Supported Softwares 4.2 System Health Monitor Utility The system board comes with a System Health Monitor utility. This utility shows the current temperature of the processor, power voltages, and CPU/Chassis fan speed. The utility also allows you to manually set the range of the processors te...
Page 61 - the System Health Monitor field of the Chipset Features Setup.
6 1 4 Supported Softwares Important: Once the utility is installed, the system will ignore the settings in the System Health Monitor field of the Chipset Features Setup. If you are using Windows 95/98 or Windows NT 4.0, you may select between using the utility and the Chipset Features Setup. F...
Page 62 - Identifying Processors; RSS; Appendix A - Identifying Processors
6 2 A Identifying Processors SXXXX/ RSS R (voltage range) V for VRE voltage range S for Standard voltage range SXXXX/ KLM K = V for VRE voltage range, S for Standard voltage range L = M for min valid MD timings, S for min valid standard timings M = U is not tested for DP, S is tested for DP, UP and ...
Page 65 - System Error Message; CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED; Appendix B - System Error Message
6 5 B System Error Message When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in the ...
Page 66 - Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key
6 6 B System Error Message setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) Unable to reset floppy subsystem. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) Floppy type mismatch. Ha...
Page 67 - Troubleshooting; C.1 Troubleshooting Checklist; If the display screen remains dark after the system is turned on:; Appendix C - Troubleshooting
6 7 C Troubleshooting C.1 Troubleshooting Checklist This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficiently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in...
Page 68 - The picture seems to be constantly moving.; Power Supply; When the computer is turned on, nothing happens.; Floppy Drive; The computer cannot access the floppy drive.
6 8 C Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its ver tical sync. Adjust the monitors vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display. 3. Make sure your video cards output f...
Page 69 - Excessively long formatting period.; Parallel Port; The parallel printer doesnt respond when you try to print.
6 9 C Troubleshooting Hard Drive Hard disk failure. 1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS. 2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is configured...
Page 70 - The serial device (modem, printer) doesnt output anything or is; Keyboard; Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed.; System Board
7 0 C Troubleshooting Serial Port The serial device (modem, printer) doesnt output anything or is outputting garbled characters. 1. Make sure that the serial devices power is turned on and that the device is on-line. 2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of ...
