Azza 601 series User manual

The AZZA 601 Mainboard Series

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Document NO: 601ABM/ABS-E3

Revision: 1.0V

Creation Date: 07.12.2001

Socket 370 Micro ATX Mainboard

601AM

601BM

601AS

601BM4

601BS4

Pentium III / Celeron / VIA C3

Version 1.x

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User’s Notice

Copyright

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be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any transformation

adaptation without prior written permission from the copyright holders. This

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representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this manual and

specifically disclaims any express or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness

for any particular purpose. The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the

results of the use of this document . The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this

publication and make changes to its contents at any time without prior notice.

Trademarks

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trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, and Intel® is the registered trademark of Intel

Corporation. Award is a registered trademark of Award Software, Inc. Other

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the properties of their respective holders.

Package Checklist

This package contains the following items:

Mainboard

Users manual

One IDE cable

One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable

One Driver Utility CD

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales

representative for assistance.

Technical Support

If you require additional information, assistance during installation, please contact

your dealer, your dealer will be able to provide the latest information.

User's

Notice

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Table of Contents

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 -

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-Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation

Table of

Contents

Section Sub-section Page

1.1 Mainboard Layout 5

1.1.1 601 Series 6

1.1.2 Mainboard Dimension 6

1.1.3 Environment Limitation 6

1.2 Features and Specifications 6

1.3 System Health Monitoring Function 9

1.3.1 Hardware Monitoring System Utility 9

1.3.2 Installation of HMSU 9

1.4 Intelligence 9

Section Sub-section Page

2.1 Installation of Processor 11

2.2 Installation of DIMM Memory 12

2.3 Internal Connectors 13

2.3.1 PCI Slot 14

2.3.2 Floppy Disk Drive Connectors 14

2.3.3 Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors 14

2.3.4 Standard Infrared (SIR) Connector 14

2.3.5 Serial Port 2 (COM 2) Connector 14

2.3.6 Cooling and Chassis Fan Power Connectors 14

2.3.7 ATX Power Connector 15

2.3.8 WOL (Wake on LAN) Connector 15

2.3.9 CD Audio-in Connector 15

2.3.10 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 15

2.3.11 System Panel Buttons and LED Connectors 16

2.3.12 Speaker and Power LED Connectors 17

2.3.13 Front Audio 17

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 -

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-Introduction

Introduction

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Table of Contents

Table of

Contents

Chapter 2

Chapter 2 -

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-Hardware Installation

Hardware Installation

SectionSub-section

Page

2.4 External Connector 18

2.4.1 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Connectors 18

2.4.2 Serial Port Com 1 and 2 Connectors 18

2.4.3 Parallel Port Connector 18

2.4.4 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port 1 and 2 19

2.4.5 Audio/Game Port Connectors 19

2.4.6 VGA Connector 19

2.5 Jumper Setting 19

2.5.1 Jumper Description 19

2.5.2 Jumper Layout 20

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 -

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-Managing Your PC BIOS

Managing Your PC BIOS

Section Sub-section Page

3.1 AWARD BIOS CMOS Setup Utility 22

3.2 Main Menu 23

3.3 Standard CMOS Setup 24

3.4 Advanced BIOS Features 26

3.5 Advanced Chipset Features 30

3.6 Integrated Peripherals 34

3.7Power Management 38

3.8PnP/PCI Configuration 42

3.9 PC Health Status 43

3.10 Frequency/Voltage Control 44

3.11 Load Optimized Default 45

3.12 Set Supervisor Password 46

3.13 Set User Password 47

3.14 Save and Exit Setup 48

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1.1 MAINBOARD LAYOUT

Introduction

PC99 ATX Connector

Chapter 1

Chapter 1 -

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-Introduction

Introduction

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Introduction

1.1.1 601 Series

There are five models in this series:

i) 601AM iii) 601BM v) 601BS4

ii) 601AS iv) 601BM4

The 601 series all support a VIA PLE133 (VT8601A) northbridge chipset. The 601A

series support a VT82C686A southbridge chipset whereas the 601B series supports a

VT82C686B southbridge chipset. The chipsets for the 601AM, 601AS and 601BM

models all have 2x AGP support. The chipsets for the 601BM4 and 601BS4 have 4x

AGP support.

1.1.2 Mainboard Dimension

Width & Length: 244 mm x 180 mm.

Height: 35 mm

PCB Thickness: 4 layers.

1.1.3 Environ

1.1.3 Environment Limitation

ment Limitation

Operating Temperature: 10°C to 40°C . (50°F to 104°F)

Required Airflow: 50 linear feet per minute across CPU.

Storage Temperature: - 40°C to 70°C. (- 40°F to 158°F)

Humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing.

Altitude: 0 to 10,000 feet

1.2

1.2 Features and Specifications

Features and Specifications

Processor

Support Intel® Socket 370 Pentium™ !!! or Celeron™ up to 1 GHz high speed

processors and VIA Cyrix III processor.

Chipset

Northbridge : VIA PLE133 (VT8601A)

Southbridge : 601AM / 601AS for VT82C686A

601BM (VT8601A CD)

601BM4/ 601BS4 for VT82C686B (VT8601A CE)

CPU Switching Voltage Regulator

Equipped with a switching voltage regulator that automatically detects +1.30V to

2.05V DC power supply.

System Memory

Two 168-pin DIMM Sockets that support up to 1GB PC SDRAM, 3.3V PC-100 or PC-

133 SDRAM.

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Expansion Slots

The mainboard is equipped with 3 dedicated PCI slots.

Onboard 3D Sound

Supports Microsoft ® DirectSound / DirectSound 3D.

AC97 supported full duplex, independent sample rate converter for audio recording

and playback.

Front Audio Port

Front Audio Port :- Optional for the 601AS and 601BS4

For use with Front Utility Panel (UP) to connect Ear Phone, Microphone and Audio-in.

For more details, please consult your dealer.

Word Size

Data Path : 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, 64-bit.

Address Path : 32-bit.

FRONT SIDE BUS FREQUENCY

Support 66MHz, 100MHz and 133MHz FSB.

BIOS

Award BIOS, Windows ® 95/98 Plug and Play compatible.

Supports SCSI sequential boot-up.

Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades (2 Mbit).

Supports DMI 2.0 function.

Desktop Management Interfa

Desktop Management Interface (DMI)

ce (DMI)

The mainboard comes with a DMI 2.0 built into the BIOS. The DMI utility in the BIOS

will automatically record different information about your system configuration and

store this information in the DMI pool, which is a part of the system board's Plug and

Play BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is designed for easy

inventory, maintenance and to simplify troubleshooting of computer systems.

WOL (Wake

WOL (Wake-

-

-On

On

On-

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-Lan) Port

Lan) Port

Lan) Port:- Optional for the 601BS4

One WOL connector supports Wake-On-LAN functionality.

USB Ports

The mainboard is equipped with 2 USB ports and 2 USB connectors for expansion.

USB allows data exchange between your computer and a wide range of

simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. (Cable for two

connectors are optional and sold separately).

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Connectors

One connector for IrDA interface (It is optional for the 601BS4).

One floppy drive interface supports up to two 2.88MB floppy drives.

One 20-pin ATX power supply connector.

One CPU and One Chassis fan connectors.

Two CD audio-in connectors (601AS / 601BS4 only comes with one CD audio-in connector).

One Front Audio Connector supports a Front Utility Panel (The Front Utility Panel is optional for

the 601AS and the 601BS4).

ATX Double Deck Ports (PC 99 color

ATX Double Deck Ports (PC 99 color-

-

-coded connectors)

coded connectors)

Two USB ports.

One NS16C550A-compatible DB-9 serial port.

One SPP/ECP/EPP DB-25 parallel port.

One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port.

One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port.

One game/MIDI port.

Three audio jacks: speaker-out, line-in and mic-in.

PCI Bus Master IDE Controller

Two PCI IDE interfaces support up to four IDE devices.

Support ATA/33 and ATA66 hard disk drives for 601AM/601AS.

Support ATA/33, ATA/66 and ATA100 hard disk drives for 601BM/601BM4/601BS.

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-ROM, LS-120 and ZIP.

IrDA Interface

IrDA Interface :- Optional for the 601BS4

The mainboard is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless connectivity between

your computer and peripheral devices. It supports peripheral devices that meet the

HPSIR or ASKIR standard.

Utility Panel

Utility Panel:- Optional for the 601AS and 601BS4

The Utility Panel (UP) brings the MIC-IN, LINE-IN and Earphones lines, together with

some USB ports, to the front of the system. The UP can be connected to the internal

Front Audio Connector. The UP is shown below.

MIC-IN Earphones

LINE-IN

The Front Utility Panel

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1.3

1.3 System Health Monitor Functions

System Health Monitor Functions

The mainboard is capable of monitoring the following system health conditions:

1. Monitors processor temperature and overheat alarm.

2. Monitors VCORE/3.3V/5V/12V/2.5V voltages and failure alarm.

3. Monitors processor/chassis fan speed and failure alarm.

4. Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed.

1.3.1 Hardware Monitoring System Utility

The mainboard comes with the Hardware Monitoring System utility contained on the

CD that comes with your mainboard. It is capable of monitoring the system’s

hardware conditions such as the temperature of the processor and system, voltage,

and speed of the CPU and chassis fans. You are allowed to manually set a range to

the items being monitored. If the values are over or under the set range, a warning

message will pop-up. The utility can also be configured to allow a beeping alarm to

sound whenever an error occurs. We recommend that you use the Default Setting,

which is the ideal setting that would maintain the system in good working condition.

Introduction

Use this utility only with Windows ® 95 or Windows ® 98 operating system.

1.3.2

1.3.2 Installation of HMSU

Installation of HMSU

To install the utility, please insert the CD Driver into the CD-ROM drive. The auto run

screen (Driver Utility) will automatically appear. Click the Hardware Monitoring

category, chose the model number and OS to install. Please refer to the Driver CD

“Readme” file for further installation instructions.

1.4

1.4

Intelligence

Intelligence



Dual Function Power Button

Depending on the setting in the Soft-Off By Power-Button field of the Power

Management Setup, this switch allows the system to enter the Soft -Off or Suspend

mode.

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External Modem Ring

External Modem Ring-

-

-on

on

on:- Optional for the 601BS4

The Modem Ring-on feature allows the system that is in the Suspend mode or Soft

Power Off mode to wake-up/power-on to respond to incoming calls. This feature

supports external modem only.

RTC Timer to Power

RTC Timer to Power-

-

-on the System

on the System

The RT C installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-

on on the set date and time.

Wake

Wake-

-

-On

On

On-

-

-LAN Ready

LAN Ready

:- Optional for the 601BS4

The Wake-On-LAN function allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power

Down (Soft -Off) PC. Your LAN card must support the remote wakeup function.

The 5VSB power source of your power supply must be at least 720mA.

ACPI Ready

The mainboard is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power

Interface) specification. ACPI has energy saving features supporting OS Direct

Power Management (OSPM) for round the clock PC operation.

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Before you start installation, a grounded anti-static mat is recommended. Attached an

anti static wristband to your wrist and have it grounded to the same point as the anti-

static mat.

The following steps must be completed before you can use your PC:

Configure the Mainboard Settings.

Install Central Processing Unit (CPU).

Install Memory Modules.

Install Expansion Cards.

Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires and Power Supply.

2.1 Installation of Processor (CPU)

Before you install the processor, make sure that you have an approved Heat Sink with

Cooling Fan. Without proper heat sink with cooling fan will damage the processor and

mainboard.

To install your processor, please do the following:

1. Locate a small dot marked on top of the CPU. The marking indicate Pin 1 of the

CPU.

2. Locate the Socket Pin 1 marking on the mainboard.

Hardware Installation

3. Push the lever sideway and lift it

upwards to 90-degree angle. Insert

the CPU into the Socket. Please

make sure that the CPU Pin 1 is in-

sert to the socket Pin 1 location

4. Install an approved heat sink with

cooling fan for proper heat dissipa-

tion. Falling to install a heat sink

with cooling fan may cause over-

heating and burnout your CPU.

5. Snap back the lever into place.

Caution! Be careful not to scrape the mainboard when mounting a clamp-

style processor fan to prevent damage to the mainboard.

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2.2 Installing of DIMM Memory

1. This mainboard uses only Dual Inline

Memory Module. Sockets are available

for 3.3-volt (power level) un-buffered

Synchronous Dynamic Random Access

(SDRAM) memory system of 64, 128 or

256MB.

This mainboard supports PC-100 and PC-133 DIMM modules. You may choose the

memory access time by using the CMOS setup utility. (Refer to CMOS setup “DRAM

Clock”). There are three different choices in the CMOS setup program for selection:

CPU: You should select this option if you installed the CPU and SDRAM DIMM with

the same speed. For example, 133MHz CPU with PC133 SDRAM DIMM.

CPU +33M: You should select this option if you use 100MHz CPU with PC133

SDRAM DIMM or 66MHz CPU with PC100 SDRAM DIMM. In other word, you have

installed a lower speed CPU with higher speed SDRAM DIMM.

CPU –33M: You should select this option if you use a higher speed CPU with lower

speed SDRAM DIMM. For example, using 133MHz CPU with PC100 SDRAM DIMM.

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2. It support single-side or double-side SDRAM DIMM module and the maximum

memory size supported is 1GB.

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2.3 Internal Connectors

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Hardware Installation

Internal Connectors Map

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2.3.1 PCI Slots

Both PCI and PCI expansion cards may require IRQs, this mainboard complies with

Plug and Play (PnP) specification that allows automatic system configuration whenever

a PnP compliant card is added. For PnP card, IRQs are asigned automatically for those

available.

2.3.2 Floppy Disk Drive Connector

This connector supports two Floppy drives. Uses the ribbon cable provided and make

sure that the red strip is connected to PIN 1 of the connector.

2.3.3 Primary and Secondary IDE Connectors

Each IDE connector supports two IDE drives. If you install two hard drives, you need

to configure the second drive to Slave mode. Please refer to the hard drive manual for

appropriate jumper setting.

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2.3.4 Standard Infrared (SIR)

.3.4 Standard Infrared (SIR)

Connector

Optional for the 601BS4

This IR connector (SIR) supports optional wireless trans-

mitting and receiving infrared module. You must config-

ure the setting through URAT2 to select whether URAT2

is directed for use with COM 2 or IrDa.

1- 5VDC

2- No Connector

3- IR Receiver

4- Ground

5- IR Transmitter

2.3.5 Serial Port 2 (Com 2) Connector

Optional for the 601BS4

This connector allows you to add on an additional serial port (Com 2). The serial port

cable is optional and needs to be purchased separately.

2.3.6 Cooling and Chassis Fan Power

Connector

Please install your cooling fan to the power connector CN13. If the

hardware-monitoring feature is installed, you could monitor the

rotating speed of the CPU cooling fan in your Windows operating

system. The Chassis Fan must be connected to CN17

1- Ground

2- +12v DC

3- Fan Signal

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2.3.7 ATX Power Connector

This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply can

only be inserted in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the correct

Orientation, make sure that the pins are aligned then push down firmly.

Important! Ensure that your ATX power supply can supply at least 10mA on

the +5 volt standby lead (+5VSB).

2.3.8 WOL (Wake On LAN) Connector

Optional for the 601BS4

This connector needs to be connected to a LAN card with Wake-On-LAN output. The

connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through

the LAN card.In order to use the WOL LAN card to trigger the power of the PC

system, the switching power supply must be able to provide at least 720mA current

driving ability on the “5V Standby” voltage.

2.3.9 CD Audio

2.3.9 CD Audio-

-

-in Connector

in Connector

The CD audio-in connectors on the board

are used to connect CD ROM audio out.

There are two different types of connectors.

Please insert the correct connector supplied

to the appropriate connector.

CN 21

Connector without housing

1. Left Channel Audio-in

2. Ground

3. Ground

4. Right Channel Audio-in

CN 22

Connector with housing

1. Ground

2. Left Channel Audio-in

3. Ground

4. Right Channel Audio-in

2.3.10 USB (Universal Serial Bus)

3 and 4 Connector

Apart from two USB ports available onboard the

ATX connector, these connectors allow you to add

on an optional kit to expand the total USB to

supports 4 USB devices. It’s support the Front

Utility Panel.

1- 5V DC

2- Data -

3- Data +

4- Ground

5- Ground

USB 3

USB 4

Please ensure that the USB Cable you intend to connect to these USB port

have the same pin assignment to avoid damage or burn out of the mainboard.

USB Pin

Assignment

Connector with housing (CN22) is

optional for the 601AS and 601BS4

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2.3.11 System Panel buttons and LED connectors

PW = Power on/off and Suspend Switch Connector

SL = Sleep LED Connector

HL = HDD LED Connector

RS = Reset Button Connector

Power On / Off and External Suspend Switch Connector

The Power On/Off connector has two functions. It can be the Power Switch or

Suspend Switch of your PC system. You can either choose “Delay 4 Sec or Instant

OFF” (Please refer to the BIOS setup in Chapter 3)

Option 1: If you choose “Delay 4 Sec.” In the BIOS CMOS Setup, the function of

“PW” will be:

A. When system power is "OFF", press this switch, the system will power on.

B. When system power is "ON”, you can select two different mode:

Mode 1: Press the Power ON button and release (less than 4 seconds); the system

will be turned into Suspend mode (turn into the GREEN mode) When the system is in

Suspend mode:

Press the Power on button (less than 4 seconds), the system will return to Full-ON

mode.

Press and hold the Power On Button for more than 4 seconds, the system will be

powered off.

Mode 2: Press and hold the Power ON button for more than 4 seconds, the system

will be completely powered off.

Option 2: If you choose “Instant OFF.” In the BIOS CMOS Setup, it will operate

like normal ON / OFF Power button.

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Sleep LED Connector

Pin # Signal Name

1 Signal Pin

2 Ground

This LED when lighted indicate that the AC power is

“ON” but your system is switch “OFF”. When the led is

unlighted indicated that either the AC power is “OFF/

UNCONNECTED” or the system is switch “ON”.

IDE HDD LED Connector

Pin # Signal Name

1 + 5V DC Pull-up

2 HDD Active Signal

When connect to the chassis HDD connector, read

and write activity by HDD will cause the LED to light

Reset Button Connector

When connected to the chassis reset button, you can

reset your PC when press this button.

Pin # Signal name

1 Reset Control

2 Ground

2.3.12 Speaker and Power LED Connector

Speaker Connector

Connect your chassis speaker to the four pins

connector “A”. It allows you to hear systems beeps

and warnings sound.

Front Panel Power LED Connector

Connect your chassis Power LED connector to the

four pins connector “B”.

2.3.13 Front Audio Connector

The Front Audio Connector is used together with

the Front Utility Panel. When they are connected

together you can easily plug your ear-phone, MIC

and Audio to the front panel of your case. Please

consult your dealer for more details about Front

Utility Panel.

Row Pin Function

A 1 - 4 Speaker

B 1 - 4 Power Led

Optional for the 601AS

and 601BS4

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2.4 External Connectors

Ribbon cable should always be connected with the red strip to the PIN 1 on the

connector of the devices such as CD ROM and Hard Drive. Check the connector

for Pin 1 before installation.

Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are different from

jumpers in the mainboard layout. Placing jumper caps on these jumpers will

cause damage to the mainboard.

2.4.1 PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Connector

This connector only supports PS/2 mouse and keyboard plugs. If you have a

standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plug, you need to use a mini DIN adapter.

2.4.2 Serial Port COM 1 Connector

This serial port is available for mouse and other serial devices. (I/O addresses used

are 3F8H/2F8H/3E8H/2E8H and IRQ3/IRQ4, selected by CMOS setup)

2.4.3 Parallel Port Connector

This parallel port for use in printer supports SPP/EPP/ECP modes, IRQ7 or IRQ5 is

selectable, ECP mode will use either DMA 3 or DMA 1 which can be selected by the

BIOS setup program.

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2.4.4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port 1 & 2

Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.

The mainboard is also equipped with an expansion connector that supports two addi-

tional USB external connectors. (The USB cable is not included in with the main-

board).

2.4.5 Audio/Game Port Connector

There is the 3D audio interface built on this mainboard.

2.4.6 VGA Connector

The 601AM, 601BM and 601AS mainboards are integrated with onboard 2x AGP VGA .

The 601BM4 and 601BS4 mainboards are integrated with onboard 4x AGP VGA .

Simply connect your VGA Monitor Adapter to this connector.

2.5 Jumper Settings

Jumper are built on the mainboard to allow the user the flexibility to configure

maniboard setting to meet their specific requirements. When there is no jumper cap

insert into the jumper, it is called "OPEN" and when it will insert with Jumper cap, it is

known as "SHORT".

Below is the example and picture of a "SHORT" Setting.

2.5.1 Jumper Description (

2.5.1 Jumper Description (JP2 is optional for the 601BS4)

JP2 is optional for the 601BS4)

Jumper # Function

JP1 Clear CMOS Data

JP2 CPU Voltage Adjustment

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