CHAINTECH 9BID User manual

Declaration of Conformity
According to 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules
The following designated product:
EQUIPMENT: MAINBOARD
MODEL NO.: 9BID
is a Class B digital device that complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules.
peration is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This declaration is given to the manufacturer:
CHAINTECH - EXCEL COMPUTER U.S., INC.
4427 Enter rise ST. Fremont, CA 94538, U.S.A.
hattp://www.chaintech-excel.com
Chaintech President: Simon Ho
Signature:

Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions
!This device may not cause harmful interference
!This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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 in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy. If this equipment is not installed
and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures
!Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
!Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
!Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
!Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required
to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for audio noise emissions from
digital apparatuses set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
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The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of the vendor. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied,
is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for any particular purpose of this document.
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such changes. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental
or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or documentation,
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .........................................................................1
1-1 Product Specifications ..........................................................1
1-2 Package Contents .................................................................2
1-3 Mainboard Layout ..................................................................3
1-4 Connector and Jumper eference Chart ..............................4
Chapter 2 Hardware Setup ...................................................................5
2-1 Installing a CPU in a Socket 478 ..........................................5
2-2 Setting Your CPU's Parameters...........................................5
2-3 Connector and Jumper Settings ...........................................6
2-4 Main Memory Configuration ................................................10
Chapter 3 Award BIOS Setup Program ...........................................11
3-1 Standard CMOS Features ...................................................12
3-2 Advanced BIOS Features ...................................................13
3-3 Advanced Chipset Features ................................................16
3-4 Integrated Peripherals .........................................................17
3-5 Power Management Setup ..................................................19
3-6 PnP/PCI Configuration ........................................................22
3-7 PC Health Status.................................................................23
3-8 Frequency/Voltage Control ..................................................23
3-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .......................................................24
3-10 Load Optimized Defaults .....................................................24
3-11 Supervisor Password & User Password Setting ................25
3-12 Save and Exit Setup ...........................................................25
3-13 Exit Without Saving .............................................................25
Feature ExplanationsFeature Explanations
Feature ExplanationsFeature Explanations
Feature Explanations
Software Power-off Control .............................................................6
Over-ride Power Button...................................................................7
Blinking LED in Suspend Mode ......................................................6
Power On By Modem .......................................................6/21
Power On By Alarm ............................................................21
Poly-fuse Over Current Protection .................................................6
Wake Up On LAN ............................................................................9
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Embedded Flash Utility................................................................. 26

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Introduction
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Introduction
1-1 Product Specifications
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! Processor
- Supports Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 processors
- Support system bus at 400MHz
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! Chipset
- Intel 845 + ICH chipset
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! DRAM Memory
- Two 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets support up to GB
- Supports PC-1600/ 100 DDR SDRAM Modules
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! Expansion Slots
- One Universal-AGP slot for both X/4XAGP at 1.5v (v .0 compliant)
- Three 3 -bit PCI slots (Rev . compliant)
- One CNR slot supports modem,audio and LAN riser
This motherboard support only 1.5v AGP electricals. AGP card using 3.3v
or other voltages may result in system boot up failure, malfunction, etc.
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! Boot-Block Flash ROM
- Award System BIOS, supports PnP, APM, DMI, ACPI & Multi-device booting
features i.e. floppy, LS1 0, CD/DVD-ROM, HDD(IDE, SCSI), ZIP-ATAPI etc.
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! Embedded ltra DMA-100 PCI IDE controller
- Supports two IDE ports up to 4 ATAPI devices
- Supports up to PIO Mode 4 up to 16.6MBps, Multi Mode 4 up to 66MBps
and Multi Word Mode 5 up to 100MBps with bus mastering
- Bus Mastering software drivers for common multi-task operating systems
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! Onboard Super I/O Controller
- ITE 871 LPC with system monitoring hardware
- Three UARTs support two serial ports and IR function for HPSIR and ASKIR
- One parallel supports SPP/ECP/EPP
- One floppy disk drive connector supports up to .88MB
- Integrated smart card reader function and interface
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- 8 external voltage inputs
- 1 temperature sensor with thermistor for CPU
- Fan speed monitoring with ON/OFF control in suspend

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Chapter 1
Figure 1-2 Standard Floppy cable
Figure 1-1 UDMA 100 IDE cable
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! Embedded SB Controller
- Support up to 4 USB ports (UHCI v1.0 compliant)
- Optional USB riser with additional USB ports
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! Double Stack Back-Panel I/O Connectors
- PS/ Mini-DIN keyboard and mouse port
- Two USB ports
- Two 9-pin D-Sub male Serial port
- One 5-pin D-Sub female Printer port
- Audio Line-in/out and Mic-in jacks
- One 15-pin D-Sub female Game/MIDI port
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1-2 Package Contents
This product comes with the following components:
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!One mainboard
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!One 40-pin (80-wire) UDMA-100 IDE connector ribbon cable (Figure 1-1)
* Color coded connection for DMA 100 cable
Blue to mainboard, Gray to Master and Black to slave
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!One 34-pin floppy disk drive ribbon cable (Figure 1- )
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!Optional USB adaptor
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!One User's Manual
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!One CD-ROM that includes
- Acrobat Reader
- Award Flash Utility
- Award DMI Utility for DOS
- Audio driver and utility for Win9x, ME, 000 and NT4.0
- Intel Service Pack for Win9x/WinNT including Bus Master IDE drivers,
AGP VxD and etc.
- Optional Value Pack 2001 software group including Norton AntiVirus, AutoSave,
ADOBE ActiveShare, Acrobat Reader, Imagemore, X-stop, Appio and Ewalla.
See the Readme.txt file in the CD-ROM's root directory for installation
instructions of all driver and software utilities.

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Introduction
1-3 Mainboard Layout
PW1,PW2,FAN1
CN2,CN3,CN4,
CN22,PW3
JP5,JP6
CN1A,CN5,CN7,CN10,CN17
CN20,JP1,JP6A,FAN2,IR2
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
Printer Port Game Port
SB 0/1 COM1 Line-out Line-in MICCOM2

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Chapter 1
1-4 Connector and Jumper Reference C art
Jumper &
Connector No. Function Page
JP1 Clear CMOS Data Jumper 8
JP5 Power On By Keyboard 8
JP6/JP6A Power On By USB /1and 2/3 8
CN1A
Over ride Power Button Connector
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Power Indicator LED Connector
Green Button/LED Connector
System Reset Switch Connector
Speaker Connector
IDE Activity LED Connector
CN2 CD-ROM Audio in Connector 8
CN3 Auxiliary Audio-in Connector 8
CN4 Audio Mono-in/out Connector (optional) 8
CN5 WOL (Wake-on-LAN) Connector 9
CN7 Smart Card Reader Connector 9
CN1 Alert On LAN 9
CN17 Blue LED Connector 9
USB1/CN2 USB /1Ports andUSB 2/3 Connector 9
CN22 Front Panel Audio Connector 9
IR2 IR/CIR Connector 1
FAN1/FAN2 CPU/System Cooling Fan Connector 1
PW1/PW2/PW3 ATX/ATX12V Power Supply Connector 6

Hardware Setup
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If your mainboard has already been installed in your computer you may still need
to refer to this chapter if you plan to upgrade your system's hardware.
Be sure to disconnect the power cable from the power source before performing
any work on your mainboard, i. e. installing a CPU, memory module, changing
a jumper setting, etc. Not doing so may result in electrical shock!
2-1 Installing a CPU in a Socket 478
The Intel Socket 478, designed for the entium 4 processor, has been incorporated
as a standard mainboard specification To insert your C U into Socket 478 please
do the following:
1. Locate a small dot marked on the top surface of the C U close to one if it's corners.
The same corner will also be cut off, leaving a noticeable notch in the C U's corner.
These markings indicate in 1 of the C U.
2. ull up the lever of Socket 478 so that it is perpendicular with the surface of the
mainboard. Gently insert the C U with in 1 at the same corner of Socket 478
that contains the end of the lever. Allow the weight of the C U to push itself
into place. Do not apply extra pressure as doing so may result in damaging your
C U. Snap the lever back into place.
nstalling a standard ntel specified heat sink with cooling fan is necessary
for proper heat dissipation from your CPU. Failing to install these items
may result in overheating and possible burn-out of your CPU.
2-2 Setting Your CPU's Parameters
This mainboard use a new user friendly technology that enables the user to setup
a mainboard's C U parameters through an easy to use BIOS setup procedure. It is
no longer necessary to make many jumper settings as on conventional mainboards.
After installing all your hardware into your C system, you can manually configure
your C U clock ratio and C U clock according to your processor's specifications.
By turning on your system's power. Enter the CMOS Setup Utility by pressing
the Delete key when your BIOS identification screen appears, then go to the
Frequency/Voltage Control option and select your C U clock ratio and C U clock
speed (See Chapter 3).
You do not need to make voltage settings because this mainboard will
automatically sets your CPU voltage.

Chapter 2
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2-3 Connector and Jum er Settings
Connectors are used to link the system board with other parts of the system, including
the power supply, the keyboard, and the various controllers of the system case.
The power supply connector is the last connection to be made while installing a
mainboard. Before connecting the power supply, please make sure it is not
connected to the power source.
ATX/ATX12V Power Supply Connector (PW1/PW2/PW3)
The ATX power supply provides a single 20-pin
connector interface which incorporates standard +/
-5V, +/-12V, optional 3.3V and Soft-power signals.
The Soft-power signal, a 5V trickle supply is
continuously supplied when AC power is available.
When the system is in the Soft-Off mode, this trickle
supply maintains the system in it's minimum power
state.
The ATX12V power supply has a new +12 V (4-
pin) and +5 V/3.3 V(6-pin) auxiliary power
connector. To enable the delivery of more +12 VDC
and +5/3.3V VDC current to the motherboard.
Software Power-Off Control
This mainboard can be powered down using theWindows 9x Software ower-Off
function. To power down your computer, click the START button on the Windows 9x
task bar. Select "Shut Down The Computer" and the system turns off. The message "It
is now safe to turn off your computer" will not be shown when using this function.
Power-On By odem
While in Soft-off state, if an external modem ring-up signal occurs, the system wakes up
and can be remotely accessed. You may enable this function in BIOS's ower
Management Setup menu. (See Chapter 3)
Blinking LED in Suspend ode
While in Suspend mode, the LED light on the front panel of your computer will flash.
Suspend mode is entered by pressing the Override ower Button, pushing the Green
button on your ATX case, or enabling the ower Management and Suspend Mode
options in BIOS's ower Management menu. (See Chapter 3)
Poly-fuse Over Current Protection
The poly-fuse protects the system from dangerous voltages the system might be
exposed to via the keyboard or USB connectors. In case of such exposure, the poly-
fuse will immediately be disconnected from the circuit, just like a normal fuse. After
being disconnected for a certain period of time, the poly-fuse will return to its normal
state, after which the keyboard or USB can function properly again.
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Pin Signal Wire
1COM BLK
2COM BLK
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5+3.3VD ORG
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2COM BLK
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Front Panel Connector Set (CN1A) A through F
A. Over-ride Power Button Connector
The power button on the ATX chassis can be used as a
normal power switch as well as a device to activate
Advanced ower Management Suspend mode. This mode
is used for saving electricity when the computer is not in use
for long periods of time. The Soft-off by WRBTN function
in BIOS's ower Management Setup menu must be set to
"Delay 4 Sec." to activate this function.
When the Soft-off by WRBTN function is enabled, pushing
the power button rapidly will switch the system to Suspend
mode. Any occurence of external activities such as pressing
a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse will bring the
system back to Full-On. ushing the button while in Full-
On mode for more than 4 seconds will switch the system
completely off. See Over-ride ower Button Operation
diagram.
B. Power Indicator LED Connector
The power indicator LED shows the system's power status. It is important to
pay attention to the correct cables and pin orientation (i.e., not to reverse the order
of these two connectors.)
C. Green Button(Switch)/LED Connector
Some ATX cases provide a Green switch which is used to put the system in
Suspend mode. In Suspend mode, the power supply to the system is reduced
to a trickle, the C U clock is stopped, and the C U core is in it's minimum power
state. The system is woken up whenever the keyboard or mouse is touched. The
system resumes in different ways as defined by ower Management Setup screen
in BIOS.
D. Sy tem Re et Switch Connector
This connector should be connected to the reset switch on the front panel of
the system case. The reset switch allows you to restart the system without turning
the power off.
E. Speaker Connector
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker
F. IDE Activity LED Connector
The IDE activity LED lights up whenever the system reads/writes to the IDE
devices.
Over-ride Power Button
- HD-LED
G-BTN
- G-LED
PWR-SW
REST
P-LED
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+ HD-LED
SPEAKE
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Chapter 2
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Clear C OS Data (JP1)
To clear the contents of the CMOS, please follow the steps
below.
1. Disconnect the system power supply from the power source.
2. Set the jumper cap at location 2~3 for 5 seconds, then set it back
to the default position.
3. Connect the system's power and then start the system.
4. Enter BIOS's CMOS Setup Utility and choose Load Setup
Defaults. Type Y and press enter.
5. Set the system configuration in the Standard CMOS Setup
menu.
Power On By Keyboard (JP5)
This board is able to be turned on by the S/2 keyboard (hot
key). To use this function, select a hot key of your choice at
the S2KB Wakeup option under Wake Up Events in the BIOS's
ower On Management screen. You must also set this jumper's
cap to pins 2-3 to use this function.
Power On By USB 0/1 and 2/3 (JP6/JP6A)
This board is able to be turned on by a USB keyboard hot key
or a USB mouse click. To use this function, select a hot key of
your choice at the USB Kb ower Wake-Up From S3 option under
Wake Up Events in the BIOS's ower On Management screen.
You must also set both jumper's cap to pins 2-3 to use this
function.
CD-RO Audio-in Connector (CN2)
Use the audio cable enclosed with your CD-ROM disk drive to
connect the CD-ROM to your mainboard. This will enable your
CD-ROM's audio function.
Auxiliary Audio-in Connector (CN3)
This connector is for use with a secondary CD-ROM, DVD-ROM
or CDR/CDRW disk drive.
Optional Audio ono-in/out Connector (CN4)
This connector is used for Add on Card e.g. modem with Mono
In/Out connector
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Pin Definition
1~2 Normal (default)
2~3 Clear CMOS Data
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GND
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Pin Definition
1~2 Disable (default)
2~3 Enable
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Pin Definition
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Hardware Setup
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WOL (Wake-on-LAN) Connector (CN5)
Enable the Wake Up On LAN selection in BIOS's ower
Management Menu to use this function. The capability to remotely
manage Cs on a network is a significant factor in reducing
administrative and ownership costs. Magic acket technology
is designed to give WOL capability to the LAN controller. This
header is used to connect an add-in NIC (Network Interface Card)
which gives WOL capability to the mainboard.
Smart Card Reader Connector (CN7)
This connector must be connected to an optional Smart card
reader.
Alert On LAN Connector (CN10)
.Alert On LAN enabled LAN controller to report messages to
a network management console without the aid of the system
processor. In order to use this function, the connector must be
connected to a LAN card that support AOL feature.
Blue LED Connector(CN17)
This feature work entirely the same as the power indicator LED,
both shows the system's power status. The only difference is that
this one is blue while the other is red LED.
USB 0/1 Ports and USB 2/3 Connector (USB1/CN20)
If you want to use a USB keyboard, you must enable the USB
keyboard support function in BIOS's Integrated eripherals menu
(See Section 3-4). This board contains a USB Host controller and
includes a root hub with two USB ports (meets USB Rev 1.0 spec.)
and a connectors for optional USB Adaptor (USB 2/3).
Front Panel Audio Connector (CN22)
This connector give you the option of a front panel audio jack
cable ext. to be plug into a special custom designed system case.
Simply remove the two jumper caps at pin 6-13 and 7-12 then
plug it into the (optional) cable ext. connector. in 6-13 and 7-
12 are shorted (default) to enabled the back panel audio function.
Smart Card Reader (Optional)
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Chapter 2
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IR/CIR Connector (IR2)
Select a UART Mode in BIOS's Integrated eripherals menu the
UART port to support IR/CIR functions. (See section 3-4)
CPU/System Cooling Fan Connectors (FAN1/FAN2)
The board's management extension hardware is able to detect
the C U and system fan speed in rpm (revolutions per minute).
The wiring and plug may vary depending on the manufacturer.
On standard fans, the red is positive (+12V), the black is ground,
and the yellow wire is the rotation signal.
2-4 Main Memory Configuration
The DDR SDRAM memory system consists two banks and can supports the memory
size up to 1GB per bank. If you only use one bank it does not matter which one you
use and if you use two or more banks, it does not matter which bank you install first.
DDR SDRAM Specifications
DIMM type: 2.5V, Registered 64/128/256-bit DDR SDRAM
Module size: Single/double-sided 64/128/256/512MB/1GB
arity: Either parity or non-parity
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FSB Frequency Internal System Bus Freq.
100 MHz 200 MHz
133 MHz 266 MHz

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Standard CMOS Features
Advanced BIOS Features
Advanced Chipset Features
Integreted Peripherals
Power Management Setup
PnP/PCI Configurations
PC Health Status
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Award BIOS Setup Program
Award's BIOS ROM has a built-in setup program that allows users to modify the basic
system configuration. his information is stored in CMOS RAM so that it can retain
the setup information, even when the power is turned off.
When you turn on or reboot the system, press the Delete key to enter the Award
BIOS setup program. he primary screen as shown in Figure 3-1 is a list of the menus
and functions available in the setup program. Select the desired item and press enter
to make changes. Operating commands are located at the bottom of this and all other
BIOS screens. When a field is highlighted, on-line help information is displayed on
the left bottom edge of the screen.
Select Item
Esc Quit
F10 Save & Exit Setup
Figure 3-1 Setup Program Initial Screen
Frequency/Voltage Setup
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
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Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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Figure 3-2 Standard CMOS Features Screen
3-1 Standard CMOS Setup
he Standard CMOS Setup allows users to configure system components such as hard
disk drive, floppy disk drive and video display as well as date, time and boot-up error
signaling. his configuration menu should be changed when installing a mainboard for
the first time, changing hardware in your system such as the HDD, FDD, video display,
or when the CMOS data has been lost or contaminated. Choose the Standard CMOS
Setup option from the CMOS Setup Utility menu (Figure 3-1) to display the following
screen.
Date/Time
Set the date and time. Do not skip this function as all of your timed events such
as power management, saving files, etc. are based on this timer.
Hard Disk Setup (Primary/Secondary; Master/Slave)
his category identifies up to four IDE hard disk drives that have been installed in
the computer. his section does not show information on other IDE devices such
as CD-ROM drives or other hard drive types such as SCSI drives.
Floppy Disk Drives
Choose the memory capacity and disk size that corresponds with that of your floppy
disk drive(s).
Video
Select the type of video adapter present in your system. You can ignore this setting
if you are using a VGA monitor since VGA BIOS automatically configures this setting.
Halt
When the system is powered on, BIOS performs a series of diagnotic tests called
POS (Power On Self est). his function stops the computer if BIOS detects a
hardware error. You can tell BIOS to halt on all errors, no errors, or not to halt on
specific errors.
Date (mm : dd : yy) Fri, Aug 3 2001
Time (hh : mm : ss) 17 : 14 : 44
IDE Primary Master one
IDE Primary Slave one
IDE Secondary Master one
IDE Secondary Slave one
Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B one
Video EGAVGA
Halt On All Errors
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 30720K
Total Memory 31744K
: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F :Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Item Help
Menu Level
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Sta dard CMOS Features

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Item Help
Menu Level
Figure 3-3 Advanced BIOS Features Screen
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Ad anced BIOS Features
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:E it F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
3-2 Advanced BIOS Features
By choosing the Advanced BIOS Features option from the Standard CMOS Features
menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. his sample screen contains the
manufacturer's default values for the mainboard.
A. Anti-Virus Protection
Anti-Virus Protection is a code incorporated in the mainboard's BIOS firmware.
During the boot-up sequence, BIOS loads before loading of the partition table
or boot sector. Anti-Virus Protection loads with BIOS and is able to detect boot-
up viruses before they have a chance to infect the hard drive. Anti-Virus Protection
employs rule-based logic that doesn't look for specific viruses but rather detects
patterns found in every virus, eliminating the need to perform periodical version
updates after new viruses have been found.
Anti-Virus Protection
CPU L1 & L2 Cache
Quick Power On Self Test
First oot Device
Second oot Device
Third oot Device
oot Other Device
Swap Floppy Drive
oot Up Floppy Seek
oot Up NumLock Status
Gate A20 Option
Typematic Rate Setting
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Typematic Delay (Msec)
Security Option
MPS Version Control For OS
OS (Select For DRAM > 64M )
Small Logo(EPA) Show
Show POST CODE
Disabled
Enabled
Enabled
Floppy
CDROM
HDD-0
Enabled
Disabled
Disabled
On
Fast
Disabled
6
250
Setup
1.1
Non-OS2
Enabled
Enabled

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B. CPU L1 and L2 Cache
Cache memory is much faster than conventional DRAM system memory. hese
fields allow you to enable or disable the CPUs Level 1 built-in cache and Level
2 external cache. Both settings are left enabled to significantly increase the
performance of your computer.
C. Boot Up Features
After turning on the system, BIOS will perform a series of device initializations
and diagnostic tests discussed below.
uick Power On Self Test (POST)
Enable this function to reduce the amount of time required to run the POS (Power
On Self est). BIOS saves time by skipping some items during POS . It is
recommended that you disable this setting. Discovering a problem during bootup
is better than loosing data during your work.
First/Second/Third/Boot Other Device
his option sets the sequence of drives BIOS attempts to boot from after POS
completes. BIOS will search these drives for an operating system.
Swap Floppy Drive
Enabling this function will swap the floppy drive assignment so that drive A will
function as drive B, and drive B will function as drive A. Note that the boot
sequence assignment mentioned directly above does not inlcude booting from
floppy drive B. his function is useful if floppy drives B and A are of a different
format and you want to boot from floppy drive B.
Boot up Floppy Seek
During POS , BIOS will determine if the installed floppy disk drive has 40 or 80
tracks. A 360K drive has 40 tracks and 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M drives have 80 tracks.
All modern floppy disk drives have 80 tracks.
Boot Up NumLock Status
his function defines the keyboard's numberpad as number keys or arrow keys.
D. Gate A 20 Option
Gate A20 refers to the way the system addresses memory above 1 MB (extended
memory). When set to Fast, the system chipset controls Gate A20. When set to
Normal, a pin in the keyboard controller controls Gate A20. Setting Gate A20 to
Fast improves system speed, particularly with OS/2 and Windows.

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E. eyboard Interface
Typematic Rate Setting
When enabled, you can set the following two typematic control items. When
disabled, keystrokes are determined arbitrarily by the keyboard controller in your
system.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
he typematic rate sets the rate at which characters on the screen repeat when
a key is pressed and held down.
Typematic Delay (Msec)
he typematic delay sets how long after you press a key that a character begins
repeating.
F. Security Option
he Supervisor and/or User Password functions shown in Figure 3-1 must be set
to take advantage of this function. See Section 3-11 for password setting
information. When the Security Option is set to System, a password must be
entered to boot the system or enter the BIOS setup program. When the Security
Option is set to Setup, a password is required to enter the BIOS setup program.
G. OS Select (For DRAM > 64MB)
If your system's DRAM is larger than 64MB and you are running OS/2, select
OS/2 as the item value. Otherwise, set the item value to Non-OS/2 for all other
operating systems.

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Figure 3-4 Advanced C ipset Features Screen
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Ad anced Chipset Features
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:E it F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
3-3 Advance Chipset Features
By choosing the Advanced Chipset Features option from the Standard CMOS Features
menu(Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. his sample screen contains the
manufacturer's default values for the mainboard.
All of the above settings have been determined by the mainboard manufacturer
and should not be changed unless you are absolutely sure of what you are
doing. Explanation of the DRAM timing and chipset features setup is lengthy,
highly technical and beyond the scope of this manual. Below are abbreviated
descriptions of the functions in this setup menu. You can look on the world
wide web for helpful chipset and RAM configuration information including
AWARD's web site at http://www.award.com.
A. AGP Aperture Size
Select the size of Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture. he aperture is a portion
of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. Host
cycles that hit the aperture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation.
Item Help
Menu Level
DRAM Timing Selectable
CAS Latency Time
Active to Precharge Delay
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay
DRAM RAS# Precharge
DRAM Data Integrity Mode
Memory Frequency For
System BIOS Cacheable
Video BIOS Cacheable
Video RAM Cacheable
Delayed Transaction
AGP Aperture Size (MB)
Delay Prior to Thermal
Flash BIOS Protection
By SPD
1.5
7
3
3
Non-ECC
Auto
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
64
16 Min
Disabled

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Figure 3-5 Integrated Perip erals Screen
A. OnChip IDE Device
On-chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE
You can set this to disable the On-chip IDE controller if you are going to add
a higher performance IDE board.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO
he four IDE PIO (programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-
4) for each IDE device that the internal PCI IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through
4 provide successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the system
automatically determines the best mode for each device.
B. OnChip IDE Device
AC97 Audio
Select Auto if you install the audio riser card.
AC97 Modem
Select Auto if you install the soft modem riser card.
3-4 Integrated Peripherals
his section provides information on setting peripheral devices. By choosing the
Integrated Peripherals option from the Standard CMOS Features menu (Figure 3-1),
the screen below is displayed. his sample screen contains the manufacturer's default
values for the mainboard.
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Integrated Peripherals
Item Help
Menu Level
OnChip IDE Device
OnChip PCI Device
SuperIO Device
US Controller
US Keyboard Support
Init Display First
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:E it F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Press Enter
Press Enter
Press Enter
Enabled
Disabled
AGP