Commell P3SAE Series User manual

P3SAE & 370SAE Series
Motherboard
User’s Manual
Product Name: P3SAE, P3SAE-L, P3SAE-P
370SAE, 370SAE-L or 370SAE-P
Manual Revision: English, 1.2
Trademarks
Intel, Celeron, Socket 370, Pentium II and Pentium III are trademarks of Intel Corporation
VIA is a registered trademark of VIA Technologies, Incorporated
Award is a trademark of Award Software International Inc.
MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation
Novell is a trademark of Novell Corporation
Sound Blaster SB16 is a trademark of Creative Technology
ADI is a trademark of Analog Devices Inc.,
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
1.2 Features
1.3 Specifications
1.4 Content
1.5 System Board Layout
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
2.1 Installation Procedure
2.1.1 Jumper Settings
2.1.2 On Board LAN Setting
2.1.3 Keyboard Voltage Setting
2.1.4 Clearing the CMOS
2.1.5 CPU Voltage Setting
2.1.6 CPU FSB Frequency Selection
2.2 Installation of CPU
2.2.1 For Slot 1
2.2.2 For Socket 370 CPU
2.3 Installation of Memory
2.3.1 Installation of 168-pin DIMM
2.3.2 Removal of 168-pin DIMM
2.3.3 Memory Configuration
2.4 I/O Connections/Panel Connections
2.4.1 ATX Power Connector
2.4.2 Chassis and CPU Fan Connector
2.4.3 Infrared Connector
2.4.4 Creative’s SB_LINK Sound Connector
2.4.5 Wake-up on LAN Connector
2.4.6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector
2.4.7 Primary/Secondary IDE Connector
2.4.8 PS/2 Mouse Port

2.4.9 PS/2 Keyboard Connector
2.4.10 VGA Output Connector
2.4.11 Serial Port
2.4.12 Printer Port
2.4.13 USB Connectors
2.4.14 LAN Connector
2.4.15 ACT/LNK LED
2.4.16 Speed LED
2.4.17 Line Out Connector
2.4.18 Line In Connector
2.4.19 Microphone In Connector
2.4.20 ATAPI IDE/SONY Audio
2.4.21 Mitsumi Audio
2.4.22 Game/MIDI Port
2.4.23 Panel Connection
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
3.1 CMOS Setup Utility
3.2 Standard CMOS Setup
3.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup
3.4 Advanced Chipset Features Setup
3.5 Integrated Peripherals
3.6 Power Management Setup
3.7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup
3.8 PC Health Status
3.9 Frequency Control
3.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
3.11 Load Optimized Defaults
3.12 Set Supervisor/User Password
3.13 Save & Exit Setup
3.14 Exit Without Saving
Chapter 4. Software Installation
4.1 INF Update for Windows 95/98/ME/2000
4.1.1 For Windows 95/98 Gold Edition
4.1.2 For Windows 98 SE
4.1.3 For Windows 2000/ME
4.2 Installing the Graphics Driver
4.2.1 For Windows 95/98/ME
4.2.2 For Windows 2000
4.2.3 For Windows NT 4.0
4.2.4 For Windows 3.11, NT 3.51 & OS/2
4.3 Installing the Sound Driver
4.4 Installing the LAN Driver
4.5 Installing the Intel Security Driver
4.6 Installing Ultra ATA Storage Driver
4.7 Installing Hardware Doctor Utility
Appendix A Using the Suspend to RAM Function
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing the P3SAE or 370SAE series motherboard. This motherboard utilizes Intel's latest
Accelerated Hub Architecture technology. It uses FW82815 or FW82815EP and FW82801BA controller Hub.
We have conducted a motherboard compatibility test with a variety of hardware and software, such as
CPUs, memory, display cards, CD ROMs, Novell, MS Office.... etc and compliance with Year 2000.
We have set high standards on our quality control, with absolute confidence, we believe this product is the
wisest choice.

This manual is composed of four sections. The first section is the introduction of this motherboard, and the
second section explains the proper procedure to setup the motherboard, the third section provides
information on how to setup the CMOS. The last section is the installation of the device drivers & utilities.
Ordering Codes
P3SAE Uses Intel FW82815 and FW82801BA chipset. Integrated 2D/3D graphics accelerator.
Supports Socket 370 & Slot 1 CPU.
P3SAE-L Uses Intel FW82815 and FW82801BA chipset. Integrated 2D/3D graphics accelerator. With
Fast Ethernet. Supports Socket 370 & Slot 1 CPU.
P3SAE-P Uses Intel FW82815EP and FW82801BA chipset. Supports Socket 370 & Slot 1 CPU.
370SAE Uses Intel FW82815 and FW82801BA chipset. Integrated 2D/3D graphics accelerator.
Supports Socket 370 CPU.
370SAE-L Uses Intel FW82815 and FW82801BA chipset. Integrated 2D/3D graphics accelerator. With
Fast Ethernet. Supports Socket 370 CPU.
370SAE-P Uses Intel FW82815EP and FW82801BA chipset. Supports Socket 370 CPU.
1.2 Features
Wake up on LAN.
Wake on Keyboard.
Modem Remote Ring On.
Support NCR SCSI BIOS.
Support Suspend to RAM.
Support Ultra DMA 33/66/100.
Support Hardware Monitor function.
ADI AD1885 Audio CODEC on board.
Support 66/100/133MHz FSB frequency.
Allows CPU settings and easy overclocking of frequency.
Support Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI).
Support Desktop Management Interface (DMI) through BIOS.
Low-power sleep modes, and 4Mbits “Plug & Play” Flash ROM.
RTC Wake up Alarm: Program the date/time to wake up your system.
Integrated 2D/3D graphics accelerator (for P3SAE, P3SAE-L, 370SAE or 370SAE-L only)
Support AGP slot for external AGP (2X/4X) graphics card upgrade.
Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meet PC '99 compliant.
1.3 Specifications
CPU :
P3SAE, P3SAE-L or P3SAE-P support Intel Socket 370, Celeron, Pentium II, Pentium III and VIA
Cyrix III Processors with 66/100/133MHz Front Side Bus.
370SAE, 370SAE-L or 370SAE-P support Intel Socket 370, Celeron, Pentium III and VIA Cyrix III
Processors with 66/100/133MHz Front Side Bus.
Chipset :
Intel FW82815 and FW82801BA for P3SAE, P3SAE-L, 370SAE or 370SAE-L.
Intel FW82815EP and FW82801BA for P3SAE-P or 370SAE-P.
VGA :

For P3SAE, P3SAE-L, 370SAE or 370SAE-L only
Competitive internal graphics can be scaled via an AGP card interface.
The local graphics memory can up to 4MB display cache with AGP Inline Memory Module (AIMM)
and install it to the AGP slot. The components populating the AIMM must be at least PC100 compliant
and rated to operate at 133MHz.
Integrated 24-bit 230MHz RAMDAC graphics controller.
Full 2D/3D/DirectX acceleration.
Hardware Motion Compensation assist for software MPEG/DVD decode.
Shared System Memory Area 1MB. 60MB Dynamic Video Memory Allocation.
DIMM :
Supports 3.3V PC100/133-compliant SDRAM in 3 168-pin banks, each bank consists of 1x168-pin
64-bit DIMM socket, which can support memory sizes of 32/64/128/256/512 MB modules.
Supports 32 MB to 512 MB system memory
IDE :
Dual channel PIO and PCI Bus Master IDE ports support up to 4 EIDE devices for HDD or CD-ROM
Supports PIO Mode 4 with data transfer rate up to 14 MB/Sec
Supports Multiword DMA Mode 0, 1, 2.
Supports Ultra DMA 33/66/100.
Expansion Slots:
Five 32-bit PCI expansion slots (Rev. 2.2)
One 32-bit AGP expansion slot
One Communication and Networking Riser (CNR) slot
BIOS :
Award BIOS v6.00PG with built-in Anti-Virus, DMI, ACPI support, and green function (Plug-and-Play
BIOS)
Supports CD-ROM/HD/SCSI/Floppy/LS120/ZIP and LAN boot up
Supports NCR SCSI BIOS.
USB Ports :
Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports support up to 127 peripheral devices.
Sound :
ADI AD1885 Audio Codec
AC '97 Rev 2.1 compliant
16-bit Stereo Full-Duplex Codex
Full Duplex Variable Sample Rates from 7kHz to 48kHz with 1Hz Resolution
Take advantage of CPU to implement audio synthesis and 3D effects processing
Stereo Headphone Amplifier
Four Analog Line-Level Stereo Inputs for LINE-IN, CD, VIDEO and AUX
Two Analog Line-Level Mono Inputs for Speakerphone and PC BEEP
Inside PhatTM Stereo 3D sound enhancement technology
Power Management support
Extended 6-bit Master and Headphone Volume Control
LAN : (for P3SAE-L or 370SAE-L only)
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX compliant physical layer interface.

IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation support and IEEE 802.3x Full Duplex Flow Control standard.
Digital Adaptive Equalization control.
Link status interrupt capability.
Baseline Wander correction.
10BASE-T auto-polarity correction.
Automatic detection of “unplugged mode”
Reduced power in “unplugged mode” (less than 50mW).
I/O Devices :
One FDD control port supports two of the 5.25" or 3.5" floppy drives up to 2.88 MB.
Two high-speed 16550 UART compatible serial ports
One parallel ports with ECP/ EPP compatibility.
One PS/2 mouse port
One PS/2 Keyboard connector
IR Port :
One IrDA/ASKIR compatible Infrared interface port. (Cable optional)
ATX Power :
Supports Modem remote Ring-On function
Supports software power off function
Supports RTC Wake-Up.
Supports Wake up on LAN.
Supports Keyboard Wake-Up.
Others :
Supports Creative’s Sound Blaster 16 compatibility for real-mode DOS games.
Operating System :
Supports Windows 3.x/95/98/ME/2000, Windows NT, MS-DOS V6.22, OS/2, Novell, Unix, SCO
UNIX.....
Dimension :
305 mm x 210 mm ATX Form factor
1.4 Content
The motherboard box contains the following items:
One Motherboard
One IDE Ribbon Cable
One Floppy Ribbon Cable
One Serial Ribbon Cable (for P3SAE, P3SAE-L, 370SAE or 370SAE-L only)
One Retention mechanism (for P3SAE, P3SAE-L or P3SAE-P only)
One Driver CD
User's Manual
1.5 MotherBoard Layout

Notice:
P3SAE, P3SAE-P, 370SAE or 370SAE-P do not have the LAN connector and JEEP jumper.
P3SAE-P or 370SAE-P do not have the JCOM2 connector.
370SAE, 370SAE-L or 370SAE-P do not have the Slot 1 slot.
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
2.1 Installation Procedure
1. Jumper settings
2. Installation of CPU
3. Installation of Memory
4. I/O Connections & Panel Connections
2.1.1 Jumper Settings
In this manual, (1-2) represents the first and second pins of the jumper. (2-3) represents the
second and third pins of the jumper. On the motherboard, you will see two sets of jumpers with
different color jumper caps:
Yellow Jumper Caps: Sets the Function of Flash CMOS JRTC
Red Jumper Caps: Sets the FSB frequency of CPU JFSB
Sets the Keyboard Voltage JKBV
On Board LAN function JEEP (for P3SAE-L or 370SAE-L only)
WARNING:

Electronic parts are Static sensitive. To prevent damage to the computer and its parts please take
the following measures.
Work on a surface such as concrete, linoleum or hard wood floor.
Ground your self with either a properly installed grounding strap or by touching a major electrical
appliance long enough to discharge the static.
2.1.2 On Board LAN Setting (for P3SAE-L or 370SAE -L only)
If your motherboard is P3SAE-L or 370SAE -L, it supports LAN function. You can set the LAN function
with JEEP jumper.
2.1.3 Keyboard Voltage Setting (Red Jumper Cap)
This motherboard supports wake on keyboard function. This feature requires that your system has an
ATX power supply with at least 300mA +5V standby power and set this jumper to 2 & 3 pin short. Refer
to session 3.5.10 for more information.
1-2 : 5V (Default Setting)
2-3 : 5V Stand By
2.1.4 Clearing the CMOS (Yellow Jumper Cap)
JRTC: CMOS Function Selection
1-2：Clear data
2-3：Normal Operation (Default Setting)
How to Clear the CMOS Setting
1. Turn off the power.
2. Remove ATX power cable from connector J1.
3. Remove Yellow Jumper Cap from JRTC (2-3) and put on JRTC (1-2) to remove the CMOS
setting.
4. Remove Yellow Jumper Cap from JRTC (1-2) and put on JRTC (2-3).
5. Connect ATX power cable back to connector J1.
6. Turn on the power.
7. While the system reboots, press <DEL> key to set the BIOS setup.
2.1.5 CPU Voltage Setting
The motherboard supports CPU VID function. It can automatically detect CPU VID signal and generates
proper CPU core voltage.
2.1.6 CPU FSB Frequency Setting (Red Jumper Caps)

The JFSB jumper provides FSB frequency settings for the CPU. Auto Detect, 66MHz, 100MHz or
133MHz FSB frequency can be selected with this jumper. The over specification operation is not
recommended.
2.2 Installation of CPU
2.2.1 For Slot 1 CPU ( For P3SAE, P3SAE-L or P3SAE-P only )
The motherboard provides a Single Edge Contact (SEC) slot for processor packaged in an SEC
cartridge. Follow these steps to install CPU:
Mount the Universal Retention Mechanism (URM) & Insert the CPU: ( The illustration is just for
reference )
This URM was designed to accommodate 3 types of CPU Form Factor. ( SECC, SECCII & SEPP ). For
example: Pentium II/ III & Celeron family.
Note : Please put a soft pad under M/B before the installation of URM.
Installation for SECC CPU :
1. Leave space below each mounting hole for the fastener to protrude through the hole.
2. Position URM on the M/B next to the slot1 connector.
3. Push down retainer pin into respective fastener to secure URM onto the M/B.
4. Push CPU into URM to contact with slot1.
5. Make sure latching portion of CPU engaged with windows ledge of URM.
Installation for SECC II or SEPP CPU :
1. Same as step (1) of SECC.
2. Same as step (2) of SECC.
3. Same as step (3) of SECC.
4. Same as step (4) of SECC.
5. Snap in 2 clips into side windows of URM to secure SEPP CPU.
If there is a fan on the CPU, Please plug in the fan cable to the three pin fan connector on the
motherboard ( CPUFAN ).
2.2.2 For Socket 370 CPU
Before installing CPU, make sure the power is off. Locate the level bar on the PGA370 ZIF socket. Push
level bar away from the socket and pull upward 90 degrees. Insert the CPU into the socket. Be careful of
CPU orientation. Make sure the notch of the CPU corresponds with the white dot on the ZIF socket (the
corner without pin socket). Do not push in the CPU. Make sure all pins are aligned with the CPU socket.
ON the level bar.

2.3 Installation of Memory
This motherboard has 3x168-pin 64-bit Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets divided into 3 banks.
You can install 3.3V Unbuffered PC100/133-compliant Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) memory.
Some DIMM memory have SPD ( Serial Presence Detect ) 8-pin IC on module. It is not recommended
the SPD ( Serial Presence Detect ) DIMM blends and non-SPD DIMM.
2.3.1 Installation of 168-pin DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module)
1. Before inserting the DIMM, make sure the pin1 of the DIMM matches with the pin1 on the DIMM
socket.
2. Insert DIMM into the DIMM sockets at a 90-degree angle and press down.
2.3.2 Removal of 168-pin DIMM
1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM.
2. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket.
2.3.3 Memory Configuration
There is no jumper setting required for the memory size or type. It is automatically detected by the
system BIOS, and the total memory size is to add them together.
DIMM Socket DIMM Modules
DIMM1 PC100/133 SDRAM 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB
DIMM2 PC100/133 SDRAM 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB
DIMM3 PC100/133 SDRAM 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB
2.4 I/O Connections/Panel Connections
I/O Connections
J1 ATX Power Connector
CPUFAN CPU fan connector
CHASFAN Chassis fan connector
JIR Infrared Connector ( Cable optional )
JWOL Wake up on LAN connector
SB_LINK for link with Creative’s Sound Blaster 16
FLOPPY Floppy Disk Drive Connector
IDE1, 2 Primary/ Secondary IDE Connectors
MS PS/2 Mouse Port
KB PS/2 Keyboard Connector
VGA VGA output Connector (for P3SAE, P3SAE-L, 370SAE or 370SAE-L only)
COM1,JCOM2 Serial Ports 1 & 2 (JCOM2 is for P3SAE, P3SAE-L, 370SAE or 370SAE-L only)
COM2 Serial Port 2 (for P3SAE-P or 370SAE-P only)
PRINTER Printer Port
USB USB Connector
LAN LAN Connector
GAME Game/MIDI Connectors
LINE_OUT Line out Connector
LINE_IN Line in Connector
MIC Microphone in Connector

MITSUMI The Connector is for Mitsumi CD-ROM audio cable
SONY The Connector is for IDE/Sony CD-ROM audio cable
2.4.1 ATX Power Connector (20-pin J1)
Make sure that the power supply is off before connecting or disconnecting the power cable.
2.4.2 CPU, Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CPUFAN,CHASFAN)
Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of the connector.
2.4.3 Infrared Connector (10-pin JIR)
This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module, with this
module and application software such as Laplink or Win95 Direct Cable Connection, user can transfer
files to or from their laptops, notebooks, PDA, PCs and printers. The connector supports IrDA
(115.2Kbps, 2 meters) and ASK-IR (56Kbps). An optional consumer infrared (CIR) set connects to the
CIR and SIR connectors simultaneously for both wireless transmitting and remote control functions
through one external infrared module. Install infrared module onto Infrared connector and configure the
setting through “UART Mode Select” in Integrated Peripherals to select whether UART is directed for
use with COM2 or Infrared.
2.4.4 Creative’s SB_LINK Sound Connector (6-pin SB_LINK)
The SB_LINK serves as a bridge between the mainboard and Creative’s PCI sound card. This connector
delivers Sound Blaster 16 compatibility for real-mode DOS games.

2.4.5 Wake on LAN Connector (3-pin JWOL)
The JWOL connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received from the
network. This feature requires the Wake up on LAN function in BIOS is set to Enabled and that your
system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
2.4.6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy disk drive ribbon cable. Orient the red stripe to pin 1
2.4.7 Primary/Secondary IDE Connector (Two 40-pin IDE)
These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect your first IDE hard disk to
master mode of the primary channel. If you have second IDE device to install in your system, connect it
as slave mode on the same channel, and the third and fourth device can be connected on secondary
channel as master and slave mode respectively.
There are three connectors on the 80-pin IDE ribbon cable. The blue connector must connect with
motherboard's IDE connector and the other connectors must connect with HDD. In order to get the
better performance the Ultra DMA 66/100 HDD must connect with 80-pin IDE ribbon cable.
2.4.8 PS/2 Mouse Port (6-pin Mini-Din MS)
The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse.

2.4.9 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Mini-Din KB)
This connection is for a standard keyboard using a PS/2 plug. You may use a Din to Mini-Din adapter on
standard AT keyboards.
2.4.10 VGA Output Connector (15-pin female) (For P3SAE, P3SAE-L, 370SAE or 370SAE-L only)
This connector is for output to a VGA-compatible device.
2.4.11 Serial Port (9-pin D-type COM1, COM2 or 10-pin JCOM2)
If your motherboard is P3SAE, P3SAE-L, 370SAE or 370SAE-L, it has the COM1 and JCOM2 on board. If
your motherboard is P3SAE-P or 370SAE-P, it has COM1 and COM2 on board.
2.4.12 Printer Port (25-pin D-type PRINTER)
You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through the “Onboard Parallel Port” setting in
Integrated Peripherals of the CMOS SETUP UTILITY.
2.4.13 USB Connectors (USB & USBB)
You can attach USB devices to the USB or USBB connector.
2.4.14 LAN Connector (for P3SAE-L or 370SAE-L only)
The LAN Connector is used to attach RJ-45 cable. For 100Base-TX, your network cable must be
category 5, twisted-pair wiring with RJ-45 connectors. If you plan on running the adapter at 100Mbps, it
must be connected to a 100Base-TX hub. For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4 or 5 twisted-pair wiring.
2.4.15 ACT/LNK LED (Green color, for P3SAE-L or 370SAE-L only)
This LED lights when there is network packets sent or received through the RJ45 port. It also lights to
indicate a successful network connection and remains steady if the connection is stable. The rate of
flashing is proportional to the amount of network traffic.
2.4.16 Speed LED (Orange color, for P3SAE-L or 370SAE-L only)
This LED lights when connection is made to a 100Base-TX or 10Base-T host.
2.4.17 Line Out Connector
The Line Out phonejack provides the audio outputs for the left and right stereo channels.

2.4.18 Line In Connector
The Line In phonejack is used to attach monaural or stereo devices such as a cassette, Digital Audio
Tape, or Minidisc players for playback, mixing, or recording.
2.4.19 Microphone In Connector
The Microphone In phonejack is used to attach a monaural microphone for live audio input for playback,
mixing, or recording.
2.4.20 ATAPI IDE/Sony CD-ROM Audio (4-pin SONY)
The ATAPI IDE/Sony CD-ROM Audio connector is used to connect the audio cable from either an ATAPI
IDE or Sony CD-ROM drive for playback, mixing, and recording.
2.4.21 Mitsumi CD-ROM Audio (4-pin MITSUMI)
The Mitsumi CD-ROM Audio connector is used to connect the audio cable from a Mitsumi CD-ROM drive
for playback, mixing, or recording. Only one of the two CD-ROM audio connectors may be used at a
time.
2.4.22 Game/MIDI Port
The Game/MIDI Port connector is used to attach a joystick for game interaction or to attach an external MIDI device for
playback, mixing, or recording.
2.4.23 Panel Connection (24-pin JFRNT)
JFRNT Connector Function
GREENLED Suspend Mode LED
PWRLED Power LED
KEYLK Keylock Switch
SPKR Speaker
RESET Reset Switch
IDELED HDD LED
PWRBNT ATX Power Button Connector
WARNING: To avoid the system from failing, turn off the power before connecting any devices to the
system.
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
3.1 CMOS Setup Utility

To activate CMOS Setup, press ＜DEL＞ key immediately after you turn on the system. The following
message “Press DEL to enter SETUP” should appear in the lower left hand corner of your screen.
When you enter the CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be displayed (Figure 3-1). You can use arrow
keys to select your function, press ＜Enter＞ key to accept the selection and enter the sub-menu.
Figure 3-1. CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 1999 Award Software
>Standard CMOS Features >Frequency Control
>Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
>Advanced Chipset Features
>Integrated Peripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
>Power Management Setup Set User Password
>PnP / PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup
>PC Health Status Exit Without Saving
Esc : Quit ¯ ® ¬ : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Sub-Menu
Note that a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that a sub-menu
can be launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter. To call up a
sub-menu, simple move the highlight to the field and press <Enter>. The sub-menu will then immediately
appear. Use the legend keys to enter values and move from field within a sub-menu just as you would within
a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to the main menu.
3.2 Standard CMOS Features
With the sub-menu (Figure 3-2), you can setup the; system date, system time, hard and floppy drive type, and display
adapter type. Please refer to your equipment specification when changing the setup. Use arrow keys to highlight items,
and use ＜PageUp＞, ＜PageDown＞, ＜+＞, or ＜-＞ keys to scroll through the available options.
Figure 3-2. Standard CMOS Features Screen
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 1999 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Date ( mm : dd : yy ) Fri, Jan 1 1999 Item Help
Time ( hh : mm: ss ) 1 : 28 : 42
Menu Level >
>IDE Primary Master Press Enter 4403 MB
>IDE Primary Slave Press Enter None Change the day, month,
>IDE Secondary Master Press Enter None year and century
>IDE Secondary Slave Press Enter None
Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B None
Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled
Video EGA/VGA
Halt On All Errors
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 14336K
Total Memory 15360K
¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help
F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults
3.2.1 Date

To assign the system date, the format is “mm.dd.yy”. The input range for the Month is 1-12. Range for
Date is 1-31. Range for Year is 1994-2079. System BIOS will calculate the day of the week automatically.
3.2.2 Time
To assign the system time, the format is “hh:mm:ss”. The setting is in military time. When entering
2:34pm enter “14:34:00”.
3.2.3 Hard Disks Setting
The BIOS supports Dual-Channel PIO and PCI Bus Master IDE ports. Each port supports one master
and one slave hard drive. You can use ＜Enter＞ or ＜PageUp＞ or ＜PageDown＞ key to change hard
drive type. Incorrect setting may result in boot up error or system hang.
If your hard disk drive is not listed, you can select “Manual” mode to define your own drive manually. We
recommend that you select Type “AUTO” for all drives. The BIOS will auto-detect the hard disk drive and
CD-ROM drive at the POST stage.
If your hard disk drive is a SCSI device, please select “None” for your hard drive setting.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 1999 Award Software
IDE Primary Master
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter Item Help
Menu Level >>
IDE Primary Master Auto
Access Mode Auto To auto-detect the
HDD's size, head… on
Capacity 4303 MB This channel
Cylinder 8894
Head 15
Precomp 0
Landing Zone 8893
Sector 63
¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help
F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults
3.2.4 Floppy Drives A&B Setting
Select your floppy disk drive type. Options are 360KB (5.25”), 720KB (3.5”), 1.2MB (5.25”), 1.44MB (3.5),
2.88MB (3.5”).
3.2.5 Floppy 3 Mode Support
This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. Floppy 3 Mode support will allow reading and
writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette.
3.2.6 Video Display Adapter Setting
Select the display adapter type for your system. Options are EGA/VGA, MONO, CGA40 and CGA80.
3.2.7 Halt On
This function allows the system to halt when an error is detected during Power-On Self-Test.
3.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup
The sub-menu (Figure 3-3) includes all AWARD enhanced functions. The correct setting can enhance boot
up efficiency. You can assign system speed, setup sequence, typematic and system password setting. You
can enter ＜F1＞ key for help on highlighted topics. If you want to restore values before the changes you
just made, press ＜F5＞ key. If you want to restore default value, press ＜F6＞ or ＜F7＞ key.

Figure 3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Screen
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Advanced BIOS Features
Virus Warning Disabled Item Help
CPU Internal Cache
External Cache
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Processor Number Feature
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Menu Level >
Quick Power On Self Test Enabled
First Boot Device IDE-0
Second Boot Device Floppy
Third Boot Device SCSI
Fourth Boot Device Disabled
Swap Floppy Drive Disabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled
Boot Up NumLock Status On
Gate A20 Option Fast
Typematic Rate Setting Disabled
X Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
X Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
Security Option
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
Setup
Non-OS2
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Report No FDD For WIN 95
Disabled
Yes
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3.3.1 Virus Warning
When enabled, the BIOS will monitor the boot sector and the partition table on the hard drive for any
attempt to modify. If an attempt is detected, the BIOS will halt the system and prompt the warning
message. Select “Disabled” if you are installing a new operating system.
3.3.2 CPU Internal/External Cache
These options are to enable or disable CPU Internal (L1) Cache, or External (L2) Cache.
3.3.3 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Select “Enabled” to enable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking.
Select “Disabled” to disable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking.
3.3.4 Processor Number Feature
This field will appear only when you are using a Pentium III processor. Each Pentium III processor comes
with an individual "processor serial number" which by default is activated. Therefore, when connected to
the internet, Pentium III processor transmits the serial number online making it possible to track your
online activity. The field provides you the option of disabling this function.
3.3.5 Quick Power On Self Test
Select “Enabled” to speed up time required to complete Power-On Self-Test.
3.3.6 First/Second/Third Boot Device & Boot Other Device
This option allows user to assign boot sequence of the system. Available options are Floppy, HDD, CD-
ROM, SCSI, LAN, LS120 and ZIP100. Set " Boot Other Device" to Enabled if you wish to boot from
another device.
3.3.7 Swap Floppy Drive

When enabled, physical drive A will be assigned to logical drive B, and physical drive B will be assigned
to logical drive A.
3.3.8 Boot Up Floppy Seek
The system will detect and verify operation of the floppy drive type.
3.3.9 Boot Up Numlock Status
The option allows the ＜NumLock＞ key to be activated after system boot up.
3.3.10 Gate A20 Option
This entry allows you to select how the gate A20 is handled. The gate A20 is a device used to address
memory above 1 Mbytes. Initially, the gate A20 was handled via a pin on the keyboard (Normal). Today,
while keyboards still provide this support, it is more common, and much faster, for the system chipset
(Fast; default) to provide support for gate A20.
3.3.11 Typematic Rate Setting
Select “Enabled” to configure “Typematic Rate” and “Typematic Delay” functions.
3.3.12 Typematic Rate
Use this option to set the rate at which a character keeps repeating while you hold down a key.
3.3.13 Typematic Delay
Select “Enabled” to set the length of delay before key strokes to repeat. Available options are “250”,
“500”, “750”, and “1000”.
3.3.14 Security Option
You can select whether the password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter the
Setup. You can assign “Supervisor Password” and "User Password" in the main CMOS Setup Utility
Screen.
3.3.15 OS Select for DRAM ＞ 64MB
If you are using OS/2 operating system and installed memory is larger than 64MB. You need to have the
setting in the enable mode.
3.3.16 HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
The item allows you to set HDD S.M.A.R.T. (Self Monitoring Analysis Reporting Technology)Capability
function. Please check with the HDD manufacturer or vendor for the S.M.A.R.T. information.
Configuration options: Enabled and Disabled.
3.3.17 Report No FDD For WIN 95
While the FDD in “ STANDARD CMOS SETUP ” is set to NONE, set this option to No to release IRQ6 for
passing Win95 logo. This option is irrelevant under normal operation.
3.4 Advanced Chipset Features Setup
These settings are intended for the Advanced Chipset function on the motherboard. Fine tuning these
options, enhances the performance of the system.
Figure 3.4 Advanced Chipset Features Screen
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Advanced Chipset Features

SDRAM CAS Latency Time 3 Item Help
SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/Trc 6/8 Menu Level >
SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay 3
SDRAM RAS Precharge Time 3
System BIOS Cacheable Enabled
Video BIOS Cacheable Enabled
Memory Hole At 15M-16M
CPU Latency Timer
Disabled
Enabled
Delayed Transaction Disabled
AGP Graphics Aperture Size
On-Chip Video Windows Size
64MB
64MB
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3.4.1 SDRAM CAS Latency Time
This controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time that the data actually
becomes available.
3.4.2 SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/Trc
This feature controls the number of SDRAM clocks used per access cycle.
3.4.3 SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay
These are timing of SDRAM CAS Latency and RAS to CAS Delay, calculated by clocks. They are
important parameters affects SDRAM performance.
3.4.4 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time
The RAS Recharge means the timing to inactive RAS and the timing for DRAM to do Recharge before
next RAS can be issued.
3.4.5 System BIOS Cacheable
Allows the system BIOS to be cached for faster system performance.
3.4.6 Video BIOS Cacheable
Allows the video BIOS to be cached for faster video performance.
3.4.7 Memory Hole At 15M-16M
Enabling this feature reserves 15MB to 16MB memory address space to ISA expansion cards that
specifically require this setting. This makes the memory from 15MB and up unavailable to the system.
Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16MB.
3.4.8 Delayed Transaction
This function is used to meet the latency of PCI cycles to from ISA bus. Try to enable or disable it, if you
have ISA card compatibility problem.
3.4.9 AGP Graphics Aperture Size (MB)
Choose 32, 64MB. Memory-mapped, graphics data structures can reside in the Graphics Aperture.

3.4.10 Display Cache Frequency (for P3SAE, P3SAE-L, 370SAE or 370SAE-L only)
Te item can be found only when AIMM is installed. This option allows you to define the display cache
frequency on the motherboard, which will affect the graphics performance.
3.4.11 System Memory Frequency
This field used to select the system memory frequency. The item can be detected only when 133MHz
FSB CPU is installed on board.
3.4.10 On-Chip Video Windows Size (for P3SAE, P3SAE-L, 370SAE or 370SAE-L only)
This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.
3.5 Integrated Peripherals
You can control Input and Output functions from this screen.
Figure 3-5 Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated Peripherals
On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Item Help
On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled Menu Level >
IDE Primary Master PIO Auto
IDE Primary Slave PIO Auto
IDE Secondary Master PIO Auto
IDE Secondary Slave PIO Auto
IDE Primary Master UDMA Auto
IDE Primary Slave UDMA Auto
IDE Secondary Master UDMA
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA
Auto
Auto
USB Controller Disabled
X USB Keyboard Support Disabled
Init Display First PCI Slot
AC97 Audio Auto
AC97 Modem Auto
Onboard SoundChip control Enabled
IDE HDD Block Mode
POWER ON Function
Enabled
Any Key
X KB Power ON Password Enter
X Hot Key Power ON
Onboard FDC Controller
Onboard Serial Port 1
Onboard Serial Port 2
UART Mode Select
X RxD , TxD Active
X IR Transmission Delay
X UR2 Duplex Mode
Onboard Parallel Port
Parallel Port Mode
X EPP Mode Select
X ECP Mode Use DMA
PWRON After PWR-Fail
Game Port Address
Midi Port Address
Midi Port IRQ
Ctrl-F1
Enabled
3F8 / IRQ4
2F8 / IRQ3
Normal
Hi , Lo
Enabled
Full
378 / IR7
SPP
Epp1.7
3
Off
201
290
5
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3.5.1 On-Chip primary/Secondary PCI IDE
Select “Enabled” to activate each on-board IDE channel separately, Select “Disabled”, if you install an
add-on IDE Control card
3.5.2 IDE Primary & Secondary Master/Slave PIO
These four PIO fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of four IDE devices. When under "Auto"
mode, the system automatically set the best mode for each device
3.5.3 IDE Primary & Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
When set to “Auto” mode, the system will detect if the hard drive supports Ultra DMA mode.
3.5.4 USB Controller
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller.
3.5.5 USB Keyboard Support
This item lets you enable or disable the USB keyboard driver within the onboard BIOS.
3.5.6 Init Display First
Select “AGP” or “PCI Slot” for system to detect first when boot-up.
3.5.7 AC97 Audio
Allows the motherboard's BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio device. If a audio device is
detected, the onboard audio Codec will be enabled; if no audio is detected, the onboard audio Codec will
be disabled. If you want to use different audio controller cards, set these fields to Disabled.
3.5.8 Onboard SoundChip Control
The CNR slot can work with Primary port or Secondary port. If the item is set as Enabled, the CNR slot
work with Secondary port. If the item is set as Disabled, the on board audio Codec will be disabled and
CNR slot can work with Primary port or Secondary port.
3.5.9 IDE HDD Block Mode
This feature enhances disk performance by allowing multi-sector data transfers and eliminates the
interrupt handling time for each sector.
3.5.10 POWER ON Function
This field allows you to use the keyboard to power-on the system. To use this function, make sure JKBV
jumper is set to 2-3 pin short, please refer to " Keyboard Voltage Setting " in Chapter 2 for more
information.
Any Key: Press any key to power-on the system.
Button Only: System can be power on with Power Button.
Keyboard 98: When this option is selected, press the "wake up" key of the Windows 98 compatible
keyboard to power-on the system.
Password: When this option is selected, move the cursor to the "KB Power On Password" field and
press <Enter>. Enter your password. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type in exactly the same
password to confirm, then press <Enter>.
Hot Key: When this option is selected, move the cursor to the " Hot Key Power On " field to select a
function key you would like to use to power-on the system. The options are from Ctrl-F1 to Ctrl-
F12.
Mouse Left: When this option is selected, double-click the left button of the mouse to power-on the
system.