A-Trend 6241 User manual

6241 Mainboard Contents
CONTENTS
COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAM………………..…..…A
CHECK LIST OF THE PACKAGING…………..……………..B
CONNECTORS AND JUMPERS DESCRIPTION ..…..….…..C
TABLE OF CONTENTS…………………………………….…..1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL……………….………….…….2
CH
APTER 1 Introd ction……………………………..……..3
1-1 System Features................................................................................3
1-2 Software Power Off Control.............................................................4
1-3 Fan Off Control................................................................................4
1-4 Running 100MH CPU Bus (JP11)………………………………..5
1-5 SB-Link Sideband Signals……..…………………………………..6
1-6 Modem Ring On...............................................................................6
1-7 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Power On (JP9)……………....………... 7
1-8 Wake-On-LAN …………………………………………...…..…... 8
1-9 Thermister (option)………………………………………………...8
1-10 LDCM ( LANDesk Client Manager, option)……………...……. 9
CHAPTER 2 Installation..........................................................10
2-1 Installation Procedure ...................................................................10
2-2 CPU Installation............................................................................10
2-2-1 Core/Bus Freq. Ratio…………………………………….…….10
2-2-2 CPU Setting……………………………………………………11
2-3 System Memory Installation.........................................................12
2-4 IDE Driver Installation..................................................................13
2-5 Sound Driver Installation..............................................................13
CHAPTER 3 Award BIOS Set p.............................................14
3-1 Update BIOS Procedure.................................................................15
3-1-2 Update Microcode API................................................................16
3-2 Award System BIOS Configuration Setup.....................................17
Appendix A How to Install Penti mIII、Penti mII、Celeron and
Processors with SECC2 Package?
Appendix B How to Set p Thermister ?
Appendix C Technical S pport Req est Form
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
This manual is written in a user-friendly style. It would e
advisa le for users to read it in an orderly sequence :
1. For Hardware Information:
Read Page A: COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAM, Page B: CHECK LIST
OF THE PACKAGING and Page C: CONNECTORS AND JUMPERS
DESCRIPTION.
2. For Mainboard and System Feat res:
Read “Chapter 1 Introd ction” in detail, and you will find helpful information on
mainboard and system features. Especially, when you want to do some feature setup,
detailed instructions are provided therein to help you through.
3. For CPU, Memory and Drivers Installation:
Read “Chapter 2 Installation” for your CPU, memory and application drivers
installation. Detailed instructions are provided to guide all kinds of users.
4. For BIOS Update and Set p:
Read “Chapter 3 Award BIOS Set p” for updating your mainboard BIOS and
setting up your BIOS Configuration.
5. For Installing Penti m II/III, Celeron or Processors with SECC2 Package:
Read APPENDIX A for setting up Intel PentiumIII, PentiumII, CeleronTM, or
processors with SECC2 package.
6. For Installing Thermister:
Read APPENDIX B for thermister installation. You will find that the self-
explanatory drawings enclosed therein make the job easy and simple..
7. For other Technical S pport:
Read APPENDIX C , fill and send the Request Form to your dealer for other
technical support.
It is often heard that the default setting on a mainboard is not what user expects. A
user-friendly manual would be the handiest assistant to help change the on-board
configuration or default setting. In case this manual cannot solve all your problems,
please ask your dealer for help and be sure the warranty on your system is still valid.
REMARK: Intel® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
All other brands and product names are registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
6241 Mainboard utili es the latest Intel 440BX chipset which can support both
66MH and 100MH Front Side Bus Intel CPUs. It also has the optional built-in
Yamaha YMF 724/740 3D PCI sound chip. The Yamaha YMF 724/740 sound chip is
using PCI interface which allows your computer to perform 3D stereo sound.
1.1 6241 System Feat res
CPU Slot supporting Intel PentiumIII CPU 450Mh to 500MH , PentiumII
CPU 233MH to 450MH and Intel Celeron CPU 266MH to 466MH .
Intel 440BX AGP set.
Yamaha YMF 724/740 3D PCI Sound Chip (optional).
Four 168-pin DIMM Sockets in four banks of 64-bit wide path up to 512MB
SDRAM or 1GB registered SDRAM (with parity chip ECC support).
Built-in Switching Voltage Regulator.(VRM 8.2 SPEC.)
Auto-detect CPU Core Voltage Range from 1.8V to 3.5V.
One AGP Slot, four PCI Slots with revision 2.1 interface compliance and two 16-
bit ISA Slots.
Dual Master IDE Connectors supporting Ultra DMA/33(33MB/sec), up to four
devices in two channels for connecting high capacity hard disk, CD-ROM, LS-
120MB floppy drive, tape backup etc.
Winbond 83977 high-speed Ultra Multi-I/O Chipset.
ATX Power Connector.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector up to 127 peripheral devices.
PS/2 Keyboard Connector and PS/2 Mouse Connector.
Infrared Transfer (IrDA TX/RX) Connection.
One FDC Port supporting two devices up to 2.88MB.
Two 16550A fast UARTs compatible Serial Ports.
One EPP/ECP Mode Parallel Printer Port.
Software Power Off Control; Modem Ring On; SB-Link; Keyboard & PS/2 Power
On; Wake-On-LAN Functions.
Built-in Hardware Health Monitor Chip. (optional)
Intel LDCM Software. (optional)
ATX Form Factor; Board Dimension 305mm x 190mm. (12" x 7.48")
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1-2 Software Power Off Control
6241 Mainboard design supports Software Power Off Control feature through the
SMM code in the BIOS under Windows 95/98, and MS-DOS operation system
environment. This is Intel ATX form factor feature and you should use ATX power
supply.
First, you should connect the power switch cable to the connector “PS-ON” on the
mainboard. In the BIOS screen of POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP’, choose “User
Defined” (or “Min. Power Saving” or “Max. Power Saving”) in ‘Power Manager’ and
pick up “Yes” in ‘PM Control by APM’.
In Windows 95/98, if you would like to power off the system, you just need to
choose “shutdown the computer ?” in the “Shut Down Windows“ from Windows
95/98. Then the system power will be off directly, and become to the stand-by status.
If you would like to restart the system, just press the power switch button, and the
system will be powered on.
Note : If yo are going to leave yo r system idle for several days, we s ggest yo
se hardware power off to sh tdown yo r system.
Stat s Power LED Light T rbo LED Light
Software power off
control
Blinking (JP5, pin1-2)
Light off (JP5, pin2-3)
Light off
APM mode Light on Light on
System running Light on Light on
* Under Software power off control, the status of Power LED Light depends on the setting of JP5.
If you set JP5 to “pin1-2” position, it is blinking. Otherwise, it is light off.
1-3 Fan Off Control
With fan-off function, the CPU cooling fan can turn off automatically even when
the system is in suspend mode. This function is able to reduce energy consumption
and system noise.
Because it is a feature of advanced BIOS, you should set this option enabled
through “Power Management Setup” from the BIOS setup screen. ( An ATX power
s pply is needed to achieve this f nction.)
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1-4 R nning 100 MHz CPU B s on mainboard (JP11)
The mainboard provides J mper 11 that allows you to set your CPU host clock and
perform CPU overclock function. There are two ways to set CPU host clock at
‘closed’ and ‘open’. When setting ‘closed’, the system will automatically detect the
CPU host clock, for instance 66MH and 100MH . Another way is to set J mper 11
at ‘open’ for 66MH CPU overclock to 100MH .
We recommend that users should use Intel PentiumII/III 100 MH CPU, running at
350, 400, 450 and 500MH internal clock speed. Moreover, the SDRAM memory
module must be 8 nano-second (Maximum Frequency 125 MH ) speed of memory –
die or less. However, based on Intel’s design, we don’t recommend users to run over
100MH CPU host bus.
Please note that the defa lt setting of J mper 11 is ‘closed’.
J mper 11 BASE CLK
Closed A to (defa lt)
Open
Overclock (66MHz100MHz)
(a) Pin Closed (b) Pin Open
Slot 1
If yo wo ld like to r n over 100MHz CPU host b s, like 112 and 124MHz,
please set “CPU Host Clock” in “CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP” from the
BIOS set p screen. If the system can’t boot p at CPU freq ency that has
been set, yo can press the ‘Insert” key to clear p the set freq ency. After
restarting the system, it will operate at the defa lt freq ency.
JP11
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1-5 SB-Link Sideband Signals
In order to migrate the legacy Sound Blaster compatible audio to the PCI bus,
EMU8008 incorporates a pair of SB-Link request/grant sideband signals (PCPCIR
EQN and PCPCIGNTN) to interface to the PCI bus. SB-Link is a mechanism that was
defined and developed by INTEL as a docking solution which allows ISA slots to
exist in docking stations connected to desktop PC PCI bus.
ISA Slots PCI Slot SB-Link 2x3 sideband header, sound will also
has a 2x3 header and a cable.
1-6 Modem Ring On
With Modem Ring On function, the computer can wake up remotely through the
connected modem. This function enables users to access their computer data from
anywhere in the world. But users have to set “Resume by Ring” with ‘enabled’ in
“Power Management Setup” from the BIOS setup screen. ( An ATX power supply is
needed to achieve this function.)
SIRQ
REQ#
GND
GNT#A GND
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1-7 Keyboard & PS/2 Mo se Power On (JP9)
With ATX Power Supply and Jumper 9 set to Pin 1-2 closed, 6241 Mainboard is
enabled to Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Power On functions :
JP 9 KB & PS/2 Mo se Wake p
1-2 Enable
2-3 Disable
(a) Enable (b) Disable
The default Power On function is “Button Only”. That means, we can only turn our
computer on and off by pressing the “Power Button”. If we want to enable KB & PS/2
Mouse Power On function, we first have to set JP9 to Pin 1-2 closed, and then go to
“Power On Function” in “Integrated Peripherals” of Award BIOS Setup. At the line
“Power On Function”, we can press “Page Up” or Page Down” to make the following
selections:
1. Password(via Keyboard):
When user selects “Password”, it will show “Enter Password:”. After user has
typed the password, screen will show “ Confirm Password:” and user has to type
the same password to confirm it. Save selection and shut down system. Now
computer will only be powered on by entering correct password.
In case the set password is forgotten, carry out “Clear CMOS” (Page 14) to clear
password, or computer can not be powered on.
2. Hot Key (via Keyboard):
When user selects this option, screen will show another line : “Hot Key Power ON :
Ctrl-F1”. User can select from “Ctrl-F1” to “Ctrl-F12” as Hot Key by pressing
PageUp / PageDown. After fixing Hot Key, save selection and shut down system.
Now computer will only be powered on by pressing the correct Hot Key.
3. Mo se Left, Mo se Right (via PS/2 Mo se):
This function is available via PS/2 mouse only. User can select either “Mouse Left”
or “Mouse Right” from the “Power On Function” line. After picking either option,
save selection and shut down system. Now computer will only be powered on by
double-clicking the correct PS/2 Mouse button.
Do not slide the mo se when yo click; or yo can’t power on the system.
4. B tton Only (via Power B tton): “Button Only” is default setting, at which
JP9
ISA slots
PCI slot
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computer can only be on/off via Power Button.
1-8 Wake-On-LAN
The remote Wake-On-LAN mode of operation is a mechanism that uses
Advanced Micro Device Magic Packet technology to power on a sleeping workstation
on the network. This mechanism is accomplished when the LAN card receives a
specific packet of information, called a Magic Packet, addressed to the node on the
network. For additional protection, Secure ON is an optional security feature that can
be added to the Magic Packet that requires a password to power on the sleeping
workstation. When LAN card is in remote Wake-On-LAN mode, main system power
can be shut down leaving power only for the LAN card and auxiliary power
recondition.
The LAN card performs no network activities while in the remote Wake-On-
LAN mode of operation. It only monitors the network for receipt of a Magic Packet.
If a Magic Packet is addressed to the LAN card on the network, the LAN card wake
up the system. If the Secure ON feature has been enabled, the password added to the
Magic Packet is also verified prior to waking up the system.
You should select two kinds of PCI Ethernet cards with WOL function. One is
Intel and the other is with PME signal supporting. And you can set “PCI PME#
Function” this function enabled through “ Power Management Setup” from the BIOS
setup screen.
1-9 Thermister (option)
This means that user can monitor the CPU temperature through thermister.
When setting up the thermister (refer to Appendix B), the BIOS will load the CPU
temperature automatically. There is a choice of the warning beep sound if the user set
the option on. If the CPU temperature overheated, the user will get the notice .This
time you should shut down computer and check your devices. Or you can connect
with you dealer.
Therefore, monitoring the CPU temperature is the thermister’s job.
Note: If yo wo ld like to enable the f nction of hardware monitor, to set p
thermister beforehand is necessary.
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1-10 LDCM （LANDesk Client Manager）(option)
The mainboard built-in controller support Intel LDCM. LDCM can satisfy users
who want manageable systems that can interact automatically with the user. Client
manager is the answer, enabling both administrators and clients to manage systems.
The features of LDCM are as following :
※View system inventory
Client Manager enables you to view hundreds of inventoried items. Some of these
items are software related, while many others are hardware related.
※View DMI-compliant component information
Client manager enables you to view component information that is compliant with the
Desktop Manager Interface （DMI ）. This means you can manage third-party
DMI-compliant components which did not include Client manager.
※Back p and restore system config ration files.
Client Manager enables you back up and restore system configuration files. Whenever
you plan on changing the system configuration , you can make a backup set. If the
system no longer works correctly, after you the change the system configuration ,
you can simply restore the system configuration with the backup set.
※Tro bleshoot
Since Client manager enables you to view the system inventory, you can easily
troubleshoot system problems.
※Receive notifications for system events
Client manager enables you to receive notification of certain system events. For
example, if the system is running low on virtual memory, you are notified of the
potential problem.
※Transfer files to and from client workstations
As an administrator, you have the ability to transfer files to and from client
workstation. This is helpful, for example, when you need to update a client
workstation driver.
※Remotely reboot client workstations
Administrator also have the ability to remotely reboot a workstation. This is helpful
when you want your system configuration changes to take effect.
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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
2-1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Before installing the computer, please prepare all components such as CPU, DRAM;
peripherals such as hard disk drive, keyboard, CD-ROM and accessories such as
cables. Then, install the system as following:
 Plug CPU/ heat sink (refer to PentiumIII, PentiumII & CeleronTM
installation guide, Appendix A), and DRAM modules on the
mainboard.
 Set DIP switch & jumpers based on your configuration.
 Plug add-on cards into PCI/ISA slots, if needed.
 Connect cables to peripheral devices, especially for power supply.
 Make sure all components and devices are well connected, turn on the
power and setup System BIOS based on your configuration.
Install peripheral devices, add-on card drivers and test them.
 If all of above procedures are running successfully, turn the power off
and screw the chassis cover to the chassis, and then connect external
devices which are cabled to the system.
Note: PCI slot 2 share the same interr pt n mber (INT#) with the
onboard so nd. For this sake, please pl g the card which is able to
share an INT# or needn’t se an INT# in PCI slot 2.
2-2 CPU INSTALLATION
The mainboard has built-in VID (Voltage Identify) function to automatically detect
CPU voltages. Thus you do not have to set the CPU voltage setting.
2-2-1 CPU Core/Bus Freq. Ratio :
SW1
1-1
1-2
1-3
1-4
3.0x
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
3.5x
ON
ON
ON
OFF
4.0x
OFF
OFF
OFF
OFF
4.5x
OFF
OFF
ON
OFF
5.0x
OFF
ON
OFF
OFF
5.5x
OFF
ON
ON
OFF
6.0x
ON
OFF
OFF
ON
6.5x
ON
OFF
ON
ON
7.0x
ON
ON
OFF
ON
7.5x
ON
ON
ON
ON
8.0x
OFF
OFF
OFF
ON
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2-2-2 CPU Setting
a. For 233~333MHz Intel Penti m II & 266~466MHz CeleronTM CPUs.
INTERNAL CPU CLOCK SW1
233MHz (66x3.5)
266MHz (66x4.0)
300MHz (66x4.5)
333MHz (66x5.0)
366MHz (66x5.5)
400MHz (66x6.0)
433MHz (66x6.5)
466MHz (66x7.0)
b. For 350~450MHz Intel Penti m II and 450~500MHz Penti m III CPUs.
INTERNAL CPU CLOCK SW1
350MHz (100x3.5)
400MHz (100x4.0)
450MHz (100x4.5)
500MHz (100x5.0)
1 2 3 4
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4
ON
OFF
1 2 3 4
ON
OFF
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2-3 SYSTEM MEMORY INSTALLATION
6241 Mainboard provides four 168-pin DIMM sockets for system memory
expansion from 8MB to 512MB SDRAM, 1GB registered SDRAM or 1GB EDO
DRAM. (EDO DRAM is available for 66MH processors only.) These four DIMMs
are arranged to four banks, please refer to page A.
Bank/DIMM Memory Module Total Memory
Bank0/DIMM1 8/16/32/64/128/(256)MB 8MB~128MB (256MB)
Bank1/DIMM2 8/16/32/64/128/(256)MB 8MB~128MB (256MB)
Bank2/DIMM3 8/16/32/64/128/(256)MB 8MB~128MB (256MB)
Bank3/DIMM4 8/16/32/64/128/(256)MB 8MB~128MB (256MB)
Total System Memory 8MB~512MB (1GB)
DRAM type, size, parity s pported:
 EDO DRAM: for 66MH system frequency only
 Unbuffered, registered SDRAM with SPD
 Both parity or non-parity are available.
 3.3V, Single/double-side, 8/16/32/64/128Mbytes
(Max. memory si e: 256MB registered SDRAM or EDO DRAM)
Both 4Mbx4 and 16Mbx4 (Each side has 16 chips.) SDRAM devices are
supported in the form of Registered DIMMs only.
For 66MHz host bus CPUs use 12ns or faster IMM module;
For 100MHz host bus CPUs use 10ns or faster and PC-100 compliant modules .
 SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
This EPROM contains speed and design information of the memory module. The
mainboard may get optimal performance via accessing the data of SPD.
 ECC (Error Check and Correction)
This mainboard can support the ECC function while utili ing parity modules. To
enable this function, users must set “DRAM Data Integrity Mode” to “ECC” through
“Chipset Features Setup” from the BIOS setup screen. All in all, ECC’s function is to
detect and correct the errors of transfer data.
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2-4 IDE DRIVER INSTALLATION
Setup for Windows 95/98 :
1. Start Windows 95/98.
2. Put the All-In-One CD into your CD-ROM drive.
3. Select “START”, “RUN”.
4. Type “D:\IDE\WIN95\SETUP.EXE” or “E:\IDE\WIN95\SETUP.EXE”.
(If your operating system is Win95, please type “D or E:\winp2x4.exe”
before you install IDE driver.)
5. Restart the computer, then follow the instructions on your screen to install
new IDE driver we offer in the All-In-One CD.
6. Exit Windows 95/98, turn power off; then turn power on.
2-5 YAMAHA SOUND DRIVER INSTALLATION
(optional)
2-5-1 Installing Yamaha 724/740 PCI Driver for WinNT
Yamaha Sound 724/740 PCI Driver for WinNT is included in the Driver/
Utility CD under the autorun main menu “Yamaha 724/740 PCI Driver
Installation”. To install this driver, just take the following steps:
1. Start WinNT 4.0 and insert the Driver/Utility CD into your CD-ROM Drive.
2. The screen will automatically show the autorun main menu which includes
“Yamaha 724/740 PCI Driver Installation”.
3. Click this item and “Yamaha DS-XG Setup” screen will display.
4. Click “Windows NT4.0 Driver” and driver setup will automatically start to run.
5. Follow the instructions on the autorun screen until setup is complete.
6. Restart your system to put the sound driver into effect.
2-5-2 Installing Yamaha 724/740 PCI Driver for Win95/98
1. Start your Win95/98 and insert the Driver/Utility CD into CD-ROM Drive.
2. The screen will automatically show the autorun main menu which includes
“Yamaha 724/740 PCI Driver Installation”.
3. Click this item and “Yamaha DS-XG Setup” screen will display.
4. Click “Windows 95/98 Driver” and driver setup will automatically start to run.
5. Follow the instructions on the autorun screen until setup is complete.
Restart your computer to put the sound driver into effect.
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CHAPTER 3 AWARD BIOS SETUP
Award BIOS manufacturer provides access to the system BIOS through the hardware
and software on the mainboard. The hardware consists of a Flash ROM and the
software is a group of programs incorporated in the ROMBIOS along with all the
other data that the BIOS has to include.
After the BIOS is updated, if you want to clear the old setup data stored in the CMOS,
then you can clear CMOS.
NOTE : In case CMOS should be cleared, unplug the power cord, set Jumper 8 2-3
closed for at least 5 seconds, put it back to 1-2 position and plug the power cord
again.
JP8
Normal 1-2
Clear 2-3
Normal CMOS Clear CMOS
ISA Slots
JP 8
PCI Slot
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3-1 UPDATE BIOS PROCEDURE
If the BIOS needs to be updated, you can get a CD with the updated BIOS utility in
the package. The updated BIOS utility includes :
“awdflash.exe” -- BIOS update utility program
“awdflash.doc”
The update procedure is as following:
1. Boot the system to DOS mode in a normal manner.
2. Insert the updated CD to drive D (or E).
3. Change working directory to CD-ROM drive, D or E, which contains the update
BIOS CD. -- Type “d:\” or “e: \”, then press “ENTER”.
4. Type “cd flash”, then press “ENTER”.
5. Type “awdflash”, then press “ENTER”-- for running the BIOS update utility.
6. Type “(update BIOS file name with version number).bin”, ENTER.
7. If you do not want to save the old BIOS, type “N” when the screen displays the
message : " Do you want to save BIOS (Y/N) ?".
8. Type “Y“ when the screen shows the message : " Are you sure to program
(Y/N) ?".
9. Follow instructions displayed on the screen. DO NOT remove the update BIOS
CD from the CD-ROM drive nor turn the system power off until the BIOS update
is completed.
10. Turn the power off. Clear the data in CMOS according to the procedure described
in the previous page.
11. Turn the system power on and test that your system is working properly.
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3-1-1 UPDATE MICROCODE API
Intel also provides MICROCODE API (Applications Programming Interface) for
mainboard user to update data block in BIOS quickly and easily. (You can find this
utility in the All-In-One CD in the mainboard package).
The BIOS code on the mainboards contains data that is specific to each silicon
stepping of the processor. Integrators must ensure that this BIOS stepping data
matches the used processor stepping. When the BIOS does not contain stepping data
that matches the processor stepping, integrators must update the data in the BIOS
before shipping the system. Historically, systems have been updated by replacing the
entire BIOS with a new revision of BIOS that contains the correct stepping data.
Intel‘s BIOS update API allows just the stepping data within the BIOS to be
updated as needed. Mainboards that contain a BIOS with the Intel-defined BIOS
update API can be quickly and easily updated, if required, without obtaining a
complete BIOS upgrade. Using this utility, integrators can easily verify that the
correct stepping data is present in all mainboards. However, if the stepping data
requires to be updated, the mainboard BIOS must contain the Intel-defined BIOS
update API, otherwise a complete BIOS upgrade is required from the mainboard
vendor.
Since API program can only be executed under DOS Real Mode, you must enter
Real Mode first and load the API program to Drive C.
To load the program to C by following steps:
(1) Type “ md c:\ api ” and press Enter. Directory “api” is made in Drive C now.
(2) Insert the Driver/Utility CD into CD ROM Drive E.
(3) Then type “ copy e:\api\*.* c:\api ” and press Enter.
(API program is loaded to Drive C now.)
(4) Type “ C:\ api \checkup ” to execute this program.
The main menu should now be displayed with the following four options :
1) Check and load update
2) Specify stepping data file [current : pep.pdb]
3) Help
4) Quit without loading update
Select 1 to know the stepping filename, select 2 to load right patch code, then select
1 to update proper patch code. Now, the screen will show the message “please remove
the CD from CD-ROM drive”. Then cold boot (mechanical power off) system to
continue. For more information, please refer to “CHECKUP.HLP“ file.
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3-2 SYSTEM BIOS CONFIGURATION SETUP
The following pages explain how to set up the BIOS configuration under the
Award BIOS. The SETUP program is stored in the Read-Only-Memory (ROM) on
the mainboard. To do the SETUP procedure, press the <Del> key when the system is
booting up. The following main menu will appear. Please select " STANDARD
CMOS SETUP" to enter the next screen.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
ESC: Quit áâß:Select Item
F10: Save & Exit Setup (Shift) F2 : Change Color
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type .....
The section on the bottom of the main menu explains how to control this screen. The
other section displays the items highlighted in the list.
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STANDARD CMOS SETUP This screen records some basic hardware information,
and sets the system clock and error handling. These records can be lost or corr pted if the on-
board battery has failed or is weak.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Date (mm:dd:yy) : Wed, May 5 1999
Time(hh:mm:ss) : 13 : 37 : 14
HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Primar Master : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto
Primar Slave : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto
Secondar Master : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto
Secondar Slave : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto
Drive A : 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B : None Base Memory : 640K
Floppy 3 Mode Support : Disabled Extended memory : 7168K
Other Memory : 384K
Video : EGA/VGA ------------------------------------------------
Halt On: All Errors Total Memory : 8192K
ESC : Quit áâß:Select Item PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F1 : Help (Shift) F2 : Change Color
ate The date format is <day>,<date>,<month>,<year>. Press<F3> to show the
calendar.
day The day, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is displayed-only
date The date, from 1 to 31
month The month, Jan. through Dec.
year The year, from 1900 to 2099
Time The time format is <hour><minute><second>. The time is calculated based on
the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1p.m. is 13:00:00.
Primary Master Primary; Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave
These categories identify the types of the 2 channels that have been installed in the
computer. There are 45 predefined types and 4 user definable types for Enhanced IDE
BIOS. Type 1 to 45 which are predefined. Type ‘ ser’ which is user-definable. Press
PgUp/PgDn to select a numbered hard disk type or type the number and press
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<Enter>. If you select ‘A to’, the BIOS will detect the HDD & CD-ROM Drive
automatically at the POST stage and show the IDE for HDD & CD-ROM Drive. If
you select ‘ ser’, you will need to know the information listed below. This
information should be from your hard disk vender or dealer. Then enter the figure
directly and press <Enter>. If the controller of the HDD interface is ESDI, the
selection shall be ‘Type 1’; if SCSI, the selection shall be ‘None’. If no device is
installed select ‘NONE’ and press <Enter>.
Type drive type
SIZE automatically adjusts
CYLS number of cylinders
HEAD number of heads
PRECOMP write precom
LANDZ landing one
SECTOR number of sectors
MODE mode type
rive A, rive B This category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B
that has been installed in the computer.
None No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25 in 5.25“ PC-type 360KB capacity
1.2M, 5.25 in 5.25“ AT-type 1.2MB capacity
720K, 3.5 in 3.5“ double-side 720KB capacity
1.44M, 3.5 in 3.5“ double-side 1.44MB capacity
2.88M, 3.5 in 3.5“ double-side 2.88MB capacity
Floppy 3 Mode Support This is the Japanese standard floppy drive. This standard
stores 1.2MB in a 3.5” diskette.
Video This category selects the type of video adapter used for the primary system
monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do not have to select the
type in Setup.
EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For EGA, VGA,
SEGA, SVGA or PGA monitor adapters
CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapters, power up in 40 column mode
CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapters, power up in 80 column mode
MONO Monochrome adapter, includes high resolution monochrome adapters
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Halt On This category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is
detected during power up.
No errors The system boot will not be stopped for any error that may be detected.
All errors When the BIOS detects a non-fatal error, the system will be stopped
and you will be prompted.
All, But
Keyboard
The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error. It will stop for all
other errors.
All, But
Diskette
The system boot will not stop for a floppy drive error. It will stop for
all other errors.
All, But
Disk/Key
The system boot will not stop for a floppy drive or keyboard error. It
will stop for all other errors.
Memory This category is displayed only which is determined by POST (Power On
Self Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory The POST will determine the amount of base (or conventional)
memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 512K or
640K based on the memory installed on the motherboard.
Extended Memory How much extended memory is present during the POST. This
is the amount of memory located above 1MB in the CPU‘s memory address map.
Other Memory This refers to the memory located in the 640K to 1024K address
space. This is memory that can be used for different applications. DOS uses this area
to load device drivers in an effort to keep as much base memory free for application
programs. The BIOS is the most frequent user of this RAM area since this is where it
shadows RAM.
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