Page 2 - Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
Copyright This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation/adaptation without the prior written permission from the copyright holders. This publication is provided for informational pu...
Page 3 - CE, FCC and DOC Statement
CE, FCC and DOC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B FCC and Class A CE digital device. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equ...
Page 4 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1 - Introduction; Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of the Ports; Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility; Patch Utility for Windows
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
Introduction 6 1.1 Features and Specifications 1.1.1 Features Chipset Intel 440BX AGPset Processor The system board is equipped with Socket 370 for installing an Intel Celeron TM processor that is packaged in PPGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array). It is also equipped with a switching voltage regulator t...
Page 7 - Connectors
Introduction 7 The system board is equipped with 1 dedicated AGP slot. AGP is an interface designed to support high performance 3D graphics cards. It utilizes a dedicated pipeline to access system memory for texturing, z-buffering and alpha blending; delivering up to 533MB/ sec. bandwidth for 3D gra...
Page 8 - PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
Introduction 8 PCI Bus Master IDE Controller Two PCI IDE interfaces support up to four IDE devices Supports ATA/33 or ATA/66 hard drives PIO Mode 3 and Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up to 16.6MB/sec.) Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer Supports ATAPI CD-RO...
Page 9 - Automatic CPU/Chassis Fan Off
Introduction 9 1.1.2 Intelligence Automatic CPU/Chassis Fan Off The CPU and chassis fans will automatically turn off once the system enters the Suspend mode. Dual Function Power Button (ATX power supply only) Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch will allow the system to enter the ...
Page 10 - Virus Protection
Introduction 1 0 Important: The power button will not function once a keyboard password has been set in the KB Power On Password field of the Integrated Peripherals setup. You must type the correct password to power-on the system. The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support ≥ 720mA...
Page 11 - Package Checklist
Introduction 1 1 1.2 Package Checklist The system board package contains the following items: þ The system board þ Serial, mouse and printer port cables Option 1: - One card-edge bracket with a 9-pin and 25-pin serial port cables - One card-edge bracket with a 25-pin printer port cable and a PS/2 mo...
Page 12 - Hardware Installation; System Board Layout; Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
12 Hardware Installation 2.1 System Board Layout Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
Page 13 - System Memory
Hardware Installation 13 2.2 System Memory The 168-pin DIMM (Dual In- line Memory Module) sockets support PC SDRAM DIMM, 3 . 3 V . P C S D R A M ( S y n c h r o n o u s D y n a m i c Random Access Memory) is a f a s t m e m o r y i n t e r f a c e t e c h n o l o g y t h a t in c l u d e s using the...
Page 14 - DIP Switch Settings for Processors
14 Hardware Installation 2.3 DIP Switch Settings for Processors (For Factory Use Only) You cannot overclock an Intel Celeron TM PPGA processor because its frequency ratio has been fixed by the manufacturer. Therefore SW1 on the system board is used for factory testing only. The table on the next pag...
Page 15 - Jumper Settings for the CPUs Front Side Bus; Jumper JP2
Hardware Installation 15 2.4 Jumper Settings for the CPUs Front Side Bus Jumper JP2 CPUs Front Side Bus Select The default setting of jumper JP2 is Auto - the system will automatically run according to the FSB of the processor. The 100MHz setting (1-2-3 Off) is reserved for future 100MHz FSB pro...
Page 16 - Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data; Jumper JP6
16 Hardware Installation 2.5 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data Jumper JP6 Clear CMOS Data If, for some reason, the CMOS data becomes corrupted or you forgot the supervisor/user/ k e y b o a r d p a s s w o r d , t h e system can be reconfigured with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS. To...
Page 17 - Jumper JP1
Hardware Installation 17 2.6 Jumper Settings for Wake-On-Keyboard/ Wake-On-Mouse (ATX power supply only) Jumper JP1 Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake-On-Mouse The system board supports the Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake- O n - M o u s e f u n c t i o n . T h i s function allows you to use the keyboard or mouse to power-...
Page 18 - Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of; Connecting the Serial Ports
18 Hardware Installation 2.7 Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of the Ports and Connectors 2.7.1 Serial Ports The built-in serial ports are RS-232C asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other s...
Page 19 - Make sure to turn off your computer prior to connecting or
Hardware Installation 19 2.7.2 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 J2. Make sure the red wire on the PS/2 mouse connector is aligned with pin 1 of connector J2. Mount t...
Page 20 - Connecting the Parallel Printer Port
20 Hardware Installation Connecting the Parallel Printer Port Attach the DB-25 printer port cable to connector JP5 on the system board. Make sure the colored stripe on the ribbon cable aligns with pin 1 of JP5. U s e a s m a l l n u t d r i v e r t o mount the cable into a DB-25 cutout in the system...
Page 21 - Connecting the Floppy Disk Cable
Hardware Installation 21 2.7.4 Floppy Disk Controller The system board is equipped with a shrouded floppy disk header that supports two standard floppy disk drives. To prevent improper floppy cable installation, the shrouded floppy disk header has a keying mechanism. The 34-pin connector on the flop...
Page 22 - Connecting the Hard Disk Cable
22 Hardware Installation Adding a Second IDE Hard Drive When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives. We recommend that you use Enhanced IDE or ATA...
Page 23 - Connecting the USB Ports
Hardware Installation 23 2.7.6 USB Ports The system board is equipped with a header at location J11 on the system board, for external USB ports. USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. You must have the proper d...
Page 24 - Pin
24 Hardware Installation 2.7.7 IrDA Connector The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. The IRDA (Infrared Data Association) specification supports data transfers of 115K baud at a distance of 1 meter. Connect your IrD...
Page 25 - The processor must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink.
Hardware Installation 25 2.7.8 CPU Fan Connector The processor must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink. Connect the CPU fan to the 3-pin fan connector at location J1 on the system board. 2.7.9 Chassis Fan Connector The system board is equipped with a chassis fan connector. If you are installi...
Page 28 - The pin assignment of the ATX power connector is shown below.
28 Hardware Installation 2.7.13 Power Connector The pin assignment of the ATX power connector is shown below. Pin 123456789 10 Function 3.3V/14A3.3V/14ACOM+5VCOM+5VCOMPW-OK5VSB+12V Pin 11121314151617181920 Function 3.3V/14A-12VCOMPS-ONCOMCOMCOM-5V+5V+5V Important: Your power supply must meet the ATX...
Page 29 - SPEAKER: Speaker Connector
Hardware Installation 29 2.7.14 J9 (LEDs and Switches) ATX-LED: ATX 5VSB Standby LED This LED will light when the 5VSB power is active. HD-LED: Primary/Secondary IDE LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. G-LED: Green LED This LED will light when the system is in the Suspend ...
Page 31 - Award BIOS Setup Utility
31 ! 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 boa...
Page 32 - Date
32 ! 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 tim...
Page 33 - Drive A and Drive B
33 ! 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 34 - Virus Warning
34 ! 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 accordin...
Page 36 - Boot Up NumLock Status
36 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility Boot Up NumLock Status This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow k...
Page 37 - OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
37 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility OS Select for DRAM > 64MB This item allows you to access the memory 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 supports SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) hard drives. SMART is a r...
Page 38 - These items should not be altered unless
38 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.3 Chipset Features Setup : 3: 3: 3: Disabled: Non-ECC: Disabled: Disabled: Disabled: 1: 1: Disabled: Disabled: 64: Default: Disabled ROM PCI/ISA BIOS CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP AWARD SOFTWARE, INC. SDRAM RAS-to-CAS DelaySDRAM RAS Precharge TimeSDRAM CAS Latency TimeSDRA...
Page 39 - ECC
39 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility SDRAM CAS Latency Time The default setting is 3 which is 3 clock cycles for the CAS latency. DRAM Data Integrity Mode The ECC (Error Checking and Correction) function is supported only in x72 (72-bit) PC SDRAM DIMMs. If you are using x64 (64-bit) PC SDRAM DIMMs, set thi...
Page 41 - When using a 66MHz FSB processor, the AGP clock is
41 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.4 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy. If you like to use the soft power down feature of Windows 95/98, you must enable the Power Management below. Select Min. Power, Max. Power or U...
Page 42 - ACPI Function
42 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility ACPI Function By default, the ACPI function is disabled. This function should be enabled only in operating systems that support ACPI. Power Management This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving by changing the length of idle time that elapse...
Page 43 - Suspend
43 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility Video Off After N/A The system BIOS will never turn off the screen. Suspend The screen is off when the system is in the Suspend mode. Standby The screen is off when the system is in the Standby mode. MODEM Use IRQ This category is used to set an IRQ channel (IRQ 3, 4, 5...
Page 44 - PWR Lost Resume State
44 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN This category allows you to select the method of powering off your system. Hold 4 Sec. Regardless of whether the Power Management field is enabled or disabled, if the power button is pushed and released in less than 4 sec, the system enters the Susp...
Page 45 - Resume On LAN
45 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility 4. Power-on the computer system. After the memory test, press <Del> to enter the Award BIOS setup utility. 5. Select Power Management Setup and press <Enter>. 6. Enable the Resume on Ring field. 7. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu of the Award ...
Page 46 - Resources Controlled By
46 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one. 3.1.5 PNP/PCI Configuration This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. It covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced ...
Page 47 - Assign IRQ for VGA
47 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility Assign IRQ for VGA When Enabled, the system automatically assigns an IRQ for the VGA card installed. Your VGA card will need an IRQ only when using the video capture function of the card. If you are not using this function and a new device requires an IRQ, you can set t...
Page 48 - IDE HDD Block Mode
48 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOS will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block size the system can transfer. The block size will depend on the type of hard disk drive. Disabled The IDE HDD uses the standard mode. IDE Pri...
Page 49 - Auto
49 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility themselves. Your system supports five modes, 0 (default) to 4, which primarily differ in timing. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the best available mode after checking your drive. Auto The BIOS will automatically set the system according to your hard disk dr...
Page 50 - Onboard FDC Controller
50 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Enables the onboard floppy disk controller. Disabled Disables the onboard floppy disk controller. Onboard Serial Port 1 and Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto The system will automatically select an I/O address for the onboard serial port 1 and se...
Page 51 - Parallel Port Mode, ECP Mode Use DMA and EPP Mode Select
51 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility Parallel Port Mode, ECP Mode Use DMA and EPP Mode Select These fields will appear only if you selected an I/O address and IRQ in the Onboard Parallel Port field. These apply to a standard specification and will depend on the type and speed of your device. Refer to your ...
Page 52 - Hot Key
52 ! Award BIOS Setup Utility Hot Key When this option is selected, the KB Power On Hot Key field will appear. Move the cursor to this field to select a function key you would like to use to power- on the system. The options are from Ctrl-F1 to Ctrl- F12. Mouse Left When this option is selected, d...
Page 55 - Supported Softwares; Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares
" Supported Softwares 55 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 administrato...
Page 57 - Press [Enter] to select DMI file for load; Save DMI File; Press [Enter] to select DMI file for save
" Supported Softwares 57 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 informat...
Page 58 - Patch Utility for Windows; The CD included in the system board package contains a patch
" 58 Supported Softwares 4.2 Patch Utility for Windows 95 The CD included in the system board package contains a patch utility. If you are running Windows 95 (Win95, Win95+, Win95 OSR1: Windows 95 OEM Service Release 1, Win95 OSR2: Windows 95 OEM Service Release 2.0 or Win95 OSR2.1: Windows ...
Page 59 - System Error Message; CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED; Appendix A - System Error Message
) System Error Message 59 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 i...
Page 60 - Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key
) 60 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. Har...
Page 61 - Troubleshooting; B.1 Troubleshooting Checklist; If the display screen remains dark after the system is turned on:; Appendix B - Troubleshooting
* Troubleshooting 61 B.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 62 - 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.
* 62 Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical 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 fre...
Page 63 - Excessively long formatting period.; Parallel Port; The parallel printer doesnt respond when you try to print.
* Troubleshooting 63 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 64 - The serial device (modem, printer) doesnt output anything or is; Keyboard; Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed.; System Board
* 64 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 t...
