ARIMA SDVIC User manual

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SDVISDVICC
User’s GuideUser’s Guide

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Printed in Taiwan
Revision Version: 1.00
Release Date: March 2001

Contents
OVERVIEW .............................................................................. I
UNPACKING.....................................................................................I
FEATURES HIGHLIGHT......................................................................II
ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE................................................................ V
GETTING HELP...............................................................................VI
SDVICMOTHERBOARD (PICTURE)................................................... VII
SDVICMOTHERBOARD (LAYOUT)....................................................VIII
CHAPTER 1:HARDWARE INSTALLATION....................1-1
Step 1:Jumper Setting ................................................................1-2
Step 2:Install Memory.................................................................1-5
Step 3:Install CPU......................................................................1-8
Step 4:Attach Cable to Connectors ............................................1-10
Step 5:Install Expansion Cards..................................................1-22
Step 6:Powering on Your Computer..............................................23
CHAPTER 2:BIOS SETUP.................................................2-1
Section 1:Setup Categories.........................................................2-5
Section 2:Main Menu ..................................................................2-8
Section 3:Advanced Menu ........................................................2-13
3-1:ADVANCD BIOS FEATURES ............................................2-13
3-2: ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES......................................2-18
3-3: INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS ...........................................2-22
3.4: POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP........................................2-28
3.5 PNP/ PCI CONFIGURATIONS...........................................2-33
Section 4:Defaults Menu ...........................................................2-36
Section 5:Security Menu...........................................................2-37
Section 6:PC Health Menu ........................................................2-39
Section 7:CLK/Voltage Menu.....................................................2-41
Section 8:Exit Menu..................................................................2-43

CHAPTER 3:BIOS FLASH UPGRADE UTILITY............3-1
PREPARATION...........................................................................3-1
RUNNING THE PROGRAM............................................................3-2
COMMAND LINE PARAMETERS .....................................................3-3
SAVE/UPDATE...........................................................................3-4
CLEAR DATA .............................................................................3-5
APPENDIX A:TROUBLESHOOTING......................................... A-1
APPENDIX B............................................................................ A-5
SYMPTOM REPORT FORM ...................................................... A-5

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Overview
Overview
Overview
Thank you for choosing the RIOWORKSTM SDVIChigh performance
motherboard. The SDVICis a Dual PIII/Coppermine Socket-370
motherboard (M/B) based on theATX form factor featuring the VIAPro 266
Chipset.As the latest VIA chipset is built in the M/B,SDVIC fully supports
Intel®500MHz-1GHz+PIII/Coppermine FC-PGA processor at 133/100 MHz
FSB (Front Side Bus) frequency or single 667~766Mhz+ Celeron FC-PGA
CPU.In the memory support, SDVICprovides four DDR DIMM sockets for
PC2100/PC1600 and maximumof memory size can be up to 4GB with ECC
support.The more advantage is SDVICprovidesdual ATA-100 IDE plus dual
ATA-100 IDE RAID channels(Optional)to increase I/O transformation to
maximum 400MB/sec (100MB/sec per IDE channel)
Flexibility and expandability are always concerned by RIOWORKSTM, SDVIC
contains five 32bit/33Mhz PCI slots for numerous add-on cards.Other
features such as onboard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN (Optional), onboard
audio onboard (Optional will provide high system capabilities that meet a
wide range of demanding Sever applications.
Unpacking
Remove all items from the box and make sure you have these following
items:If you discover damaged or missing items, please contact your retailer.
rOne RIOWORKS SDVICmotherboard
rOne 80-wire ATA-66 ribbon cable
rOne 80-wire ATA-66 ribbon cable for IDE RAID channel(Optional)
rOne 40-pin ATA-33 ribbon cable
rOne floppy ribbon cable
rOne bag of spare jumpers
rOne SDVICuser’s guide
rOne CD containing drivers and utilities
rOne OnboardRAID/LAN user’s guide (Optional)
rIDE RAID driver disk(s)(Optional)

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Overview
Features Highlight
CPU §Support dual PIII/Coppermine 500MHz~1GHz
FC-PGA CPUs at 133/100 MHz Front Side Bus
(FSB) frequency
§Support single Intel
®
667MHz~766MHz+
Celeron FC-PGA CPU at 66MHz Front Side
Bus (FSB) frequency
§Designed for Socket-370 technology.
Chipset §Use the latest high performanceVIAchipset in
the SDVICM/B. As known, the VIAchipset
architecture is consisted of two main
components: The North Bridge (VT8633) and
Open South Bridge (VT8233). Because the
powerful features of its components, it can fully
support AGP 4X at 1066MB/sec data transfer
rate, 133/100 MHz FSB, PC2100/PC1600
SDRAM support andATA100/66/33IDE and so
on.
System
Memory
Support
§SDVICprovides four 184-pin DDR DIMM
sockets
§Maximum of system memory size can be up to
4GB with ECC support.
Expansion
Slots
§Contain three 32-bit PCI slots and one
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)system
flexibility and expandability.
§With AGP Pro feature, it is able to provide
1066MB/sec data transfer rate at AGP4x mode.
LAN Onboard
(Optional)
§Support IEEE 802.3/802.3u 10 Base-T and 100
Base-TX compatible network environment.

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Overview
IDE RAID
Onboard
(Optional)
§Use AMI MegaRAID ATA-100 IDE RAID
controller.
§Support RAID level 0/1/10
Super Multi-I/O §Provides two high-speed UART compatible
serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and
ECP capabilities. UART2 can also be directed
from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless
connections.
Ultra DMA
mode 5/4Bus
Master IDE
§Onboard PCI Bus Master IDE controller provides
two IDE connector. And each connector
supportstwo IDE devices.
§Support Ultra DMA mode 5 (ATA-100), Ultra
DMA mode 4 (ATA-66) Ultra DMA 33, PIO
Mode 3 and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode
4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices.
Floppy Drive §Supports 3.5” (1.44MB or 2.88MB) floppy drive
§Support Japanese standard “Floppy 3 mode”
(3.5”disk drive: 1.44MB, 1.2MB, 720KB)
§Support LS-120 floppy disk drives (3.5”disk
drive: 120 MB).
§BIOS supports IDE CD-ROM boot-up.
Enhanced
ACPI
§Fully implements the ACPI standard for
Windows 98/NT5.0/2000 compatibility, and
supportssoftoff, Wake-On-Ring and Wake-On-
LAN feature.

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Overview
Wake-On-
Modem
§Support Wake-On-Modem activity with external
modem when enable function “ Modem Ring
Resume: in the Power Management of the
BIOS Setup Utility.
Wake-On-LAN §Support Wake-On-LAN activity with onboard
NIC /internal network card that contain WOL
connector when enable the function” Wake Up
on LAN” in the power management of BIOS
Setup Utility.
Desktop
Management
Interface (DMI)
§Support DMI through BIOS, which allows
hardware to communicate within a standard
protocol creating a higher level of compatibility.
PC99
Compliant
§The SDVICis fully compliant with the Microsoft
PC99 specification at both the hardware and
BIOS levels.
Hardware
Monitoring
§Support Fan/Temperature/Voltage Status
Monitoring and Alarm through the onboard
hardware monitor and RIOWORKS
SmartWatch™ Software.
VRM Support §Support VRM 8.4 specification.
Dimension §Extended ATX form factor-12’x9.6”(305mm x
244mm)

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Overview
About This User Guide
This manual explains how to build your system with SDVICin detail. Please
follow the proceduresof this User Manualcarefully and pay special attention
to theseicons.
IMPORTANT This icon informs you for particularly important
details regarding the setup or maintenance of
your system. While we point out the most vital
paragraphs in a chapter, you should always
read every word carefully. Failing to do so can
cause exasperation.
WARNING This icon alerted you for potential dangers during setting up your system with SDVIC.
These warnings should not be regarded as the
whole of your safety regimen. Never forget that
computer are electronic devices and are
capable of delivering a shock. Prevent damage
to yourself and to your board: always ensure
that your system is turned off and unplugged
the power cords whenever you are working
with it ,and that you are equipped
NOTE This icon alerted you for notice during setting
up your system. It provides you can usefulalert
during setting up a new system.
TIP This icon will show you how to configure your
system with SDVICin aneasy and simple
ways. This icon always provides some useful
description to help you configure your system.

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Getting Help
If a problem arises with your system during installation or OS operating, you
should ask your dealer for help first as your system has most likely be
configured by them. They always have the best idea and quick response for
your symptoms. If your dealer is near to your locations, you should bring your
system to them to have it quickly serviced instead of attempting to solve the
problem by yourself. Besides these, RIOWORKS also providessome helpful
resources to help you.
1. Select RIOWORKS TM ‘s website at www.rioworks.com and navigate to
this product page which contain links to product updates such as
Jumper settings or BIOS updates.
2. FAQ sections on RIOWORKS Website are often helpful since other
user’s questions are often your own.
3. Email us at: [e-mail] and we will try to answer your
questions within 24 hours. Before you email your symptom to
[e-mail], please fill in the symptom report form (page A-5)
in order tolet our engineerssolve your problemquickly.

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Overview
SDVICMotherboard (Picture)
Intel PIII (Coppermine)
FC-PGA CPU1socket
Intel PIII (Coppermine)
FC-PGA CPU2 socket 4 DDR DIMM Sockets
Primary/
Secondary
IDE
Connectors
IDE_RAID
Connecotrs
Floppy Drive
Connector
5 PCI Slots
AGP 4X Slot
Audio/MIDI/
Game Port
2 PS/2 ports
2 USB Ports
LAN Port
Print Port
COM1
COM2

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SDVICMotherboard (Layout)
PCI 1
CPU 2
CPU 1
PGA370
PGA370
DDR DIMM1
AGP
PCI 2
PCI 3
PCI 4
PCI 5
CPU Fan 2
VIA
VT8633
IDE 1
FDD
Connector
IDE 2
Front-Panel
Header
VIA
VT8233
WOL
IrDA
Connector
Battery
RJ45 LAN /
2 USB Port
COM 2 COM 1
LPT PS2/
Mouse
/KB
Power Connector
CPU Fan 1
CLTRC
RAID 0
RAID 1
AMII IDE
RAID
Controller
WOM
USB
BIOS
AUX Fan
AUX
FAN
Audio/MIDI
Game Port
CHA
INTRU
USB
DDR DIMM0 DDR DIMM2 DDR DIMM3
FSB Force 133Mhz
Suspebd
LED
Power
LED

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Hardware
Installation
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Chapter 1
Hardware Installation
In this chapter,the installation of the SDVICwith the processor and other
hardware connected to your system will be explainedin detail.
Installation Procedures
Installation procedures will be broken up into six major parts.
Step 1:Jumpersetting
Step 2: Install memory (DDR DIMM Sockets)
Step 3: Install CPU
Step 4: Attach cables to connectors
Step 5: Install expansion cards
Step 6: Power connection
Warning
This motherboard contains sensitive electronic components that can
be easily damaged by static electricity. Follow the instructions carefully
to ensure correct installation and to avoid static damage.

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Hardware
Installation
Step 1.
Jumper Setting
There are two jumpersyou can use to change the setting on the
motherboard.
Item Connectors Page
1Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM 1-2
2FSB Force 133Mhz 1-3
1. Clear Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM
The onboard button cell battery powers the CMOS RAM. It contains all the
BIOS setup information. Normally, it is necessary to keep the jumper
connected to pin1and pin2(Default) to retain the RTC data as shown below.
1-2:NORMAL(DEFAULT)
2-3:CLEAR
CLEAR CMOS Header
1 2 3
AUX FAN

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Note
Should you want to clear the RTC data:
(1) Soft off your computer
(2) Short pin2and pin3with jumper for few seconds
(3) Connect pin1and pin2with jumper again.
(4) Turn on your computer by pressing the power-on button from front-panel.
(5) Hold down <Delete> during bootup and select <Load Optimal Defaults>
or <Load Failsafe Defaults> option in the selection<Exit>. Then re-enter
BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences.
2. Force FSB 133 MHz (2-pin jumper)
This jumper allowsa user to force the CPU Front Side Bus Frequency to
133Mhz.This jumper is only for Overclocking purpose. Inteland
RIOWORKS do not recommend a user to do CPU Overclocking as it may
damage your peripherals.
CN1 Description
ON (Default) The internal CPU speed =CPU FSB
frequencyof BIOS Setup * Ratio of BIOS
Setup
OFF The internal CPU speed =133Mhz FSB
frequency *Ratio of BIOS Setup.

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ON (CLOSE): DEFAULT
OFF(OPEN): Force FSB to 133MHz
FSB Force 133 MHZ Header
AUX FAN

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Step 2
Install Memory
SDVIB uses 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Inline Memory Modules
(DIMM). Four DIMM sockets are available for 2.5Volts (power level),
PC2100/PC1600, Unbuffered/Registered DDR SDRAM with 32MB,
64MB,128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB combinations. And the total memory
size is between 32MB and4GB.
IMPORTANT
qUse only PC2100/PC1600 DIMM. If non-compliant modules are
used, the system will not be able to boot up because of the strict
timing issues involved under this speed
qTo utilize the chipset’s Error Checking and Correction (ECC)
features, you have to choose the DIMM module with odd chips
(devices) per side (standard 8 chips (devices)/side plus 1 ECC chip)
and check if the setting is proper in the selection ”<Memory
Parity/ECC Check” in the selection “Advanced Chipset Setup” in
the BIOS Utility.
qUnbuffered and registered DDR SDRAM should not be mixed and
use together.
qMemory installation in following combination as follows:
DIMM # Available DIMM size
DIMM 0 32,64,128,256,512,1GB
DIMM 1 32,64,128,256,512,1GB
DIMM 2 32,64,128,256,512,1GB
DIMM 332,64,128,256,512,1GB
Total available
memory size 32MB (one 32MB of the four DIMM sockets) to 4GB (4 x 1GB infour DIMM sockets)

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Hardware
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Memory Installation Procedures
1. Locate theDIMM modules on theSDVIC.
AUX FAN
Tab 40 Pins
Tab
52 Pins
2. Make sure the DIMM module’s pins face down and match the socket’s
size as depicted below.
80 Pins
104 Pins

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3. Insertthemodule down to theDIMM socketin with both hands and press
down firmly until the DIMM module is securely in place.(The tabs of the
socket will close-up to hold the DIMM in place when the DIMM touches
the socket’s bottom.)
3. Repeat step1 to step 3 to add additionalDIMM modules.
TAB
TAB

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Hardware
Installation
Step 3
Install CPU
SDVICprovides two CPU sockets for dual Intel®500~1GHz+ PIII
(Coppermine) FC-PGA processors at 100/133MHz FSB or single Intel®
667~766MHz+ Celeron FC-PGA processors at 66MHz FSB
CPU Installation Procedures
1. Lift up the socket lever and carefully place the FC-PGA CPU with the
correct orientation as the figures are shown below
2. Mount the CPU heatsink with proper exproxy and secure it with the lock
as the figures are shown below.