Commell P3WA Series User manual

P3WA and P3WA-E Series Quick Installation Chart
For your convenience, this chart lists all the CPUs supported by P3WA series and their corresponding jumper
setting.
Ratio JF0 JF1 JF2 JF3
3.0x 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2
3.5x 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2
4.0x 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2
4.5x 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2
5.0x 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2
5.5x 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
6.0x 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3
6.5x 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3
7.0x 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
7.5x 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3
8.0x 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3
*** The Ratio of some latest CPUs are fixed by Intel, such as Celeron/ Celeron II/ Pentium III 366, 400, 566…
etc. You can ignore the four jumpers if you have this CPU on board and it will be auto detected by motherboard.
Please check with the CPU manufacturer or vendor for the CPU Ratio information.
*** The CPU CLK over specification operation is optional. Please see session 3.9.3 for more information.
P3WA and P3WA-E series
Motherboard User’s Manual
Product Name:P3WA and P3WA-E series
Manual Revision: English, 1.1
Trademarks
Intel, Socket 370, Celeron, Pentium II and Pentium III are trademarks of Intel Corporation
Award is a trademark of Award Software International Inc.
MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98 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 trademarks 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 Enable/Disable Audio Codec
2.1.3 Clearing the CMOS
2.1.4 Keyboard Voltage Setting
2.1.5 CPU FSB Frequency Setting
2.1.6 CPU Voltage Setting
2.1.7 CPU Frequency Setting
2.2 Installation of CPU
2.2.1 For Celeron, Pentium II & III CPU
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 CPU/Chassis Fan Connector
2.4.3 Wake-up on LAN Connector
2.4.4 Creative’s SB_LINK Sound Connector
2.4.5 Floppy Disk Drive Connector
2.4.6 Primary/Secondary IDE Connector
2.4.7 Infrared 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 Line Out Connector
2.4.15 Line In Connector
2.4.16 Microphone In Connector
2.4.17 Game/MIDI Port
2.4.18 ATAPI IDE/SONY Audio
2.4.19 Mitsumi Audio
2.4.20 Panel Connection
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
3.1 CMOS Setup Utility
3.2 Standard CMOS Features
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-SafeDefaults
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
4.1.1 For Windows 98
4.1.2 For Windows 95
4.2 Installing the Graphics Driver
4.2.1 For Windows 95/98
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
4.3.1 Windows 95 Installation
4.3.2 Windows 98 Installation
4.3.3 Windows 2000 Installation
4.3.4 Windows NT 4.0 Installation
4.4 Installing the Intel Security Driver
Appendix A Using the Suspend to RAM Function
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing the P3WA or P3WA-E series motherboard. This motherboard utilizes Intel's latest
Accelerated Hub Architecture technology. It uses 82810(DC100) or 82810E, 82801AA(AB) & 82802AB
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 has passed NSTL Year 2000
certification test program.
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 states the sound driver installation .
1.2 Features
- Support Desktop Management Interface (DMI) through BIOS.
- Integrated Direct AGP Graphics/AC '97 controller.
- Support Ultra DMA 66 (for P3WA, P3WA-DC or P3WA-E only).
- Support 133MHz FSB (for P3WA-E only).
- Modem Remote Ring On.
- Wake up on LAN.
- Wake on Keyboard.
- RTC Wake up Alarm: Program the date/time to wake up your system.
- Support NCR SCSI BIOS.
- Support Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI).

- Low-power sleep modes, and 4Mbits “Plug & Play” Flash ROM.
- ADI AD1881 Audio CODEC on board.
- Support Hardware Monitor function.
- Allows CPU settings and easy overclocking of frequency and Vcore voltage.
- Support Suspend to RAM.
- Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meet PC '99 compliant.
1.3 Specifications
CPU : -Supports Intel Socket 370, Celeron, Pentium II, Pentium III with 66/100
FSB Processors. P3WA-E also supports 133MHz FSB processors.
Chipset : -Intel 82810DC100, 82801AA & 82802AB chipset for P3WA-DC.
Intel 82810, 82801AA & 82802AB chipset for P3WA.
Intel 82810, 82801AB & 82802AB chipset for P3WA-L.
Intel 82810E, 82801AA & 82802AB chipset for P3WA-E.
VGA : -Integrated 4MB 32-bit 100MHz SDRAM display cache controller (for
P3WA-DCand P3WA-E only) and a 24-bit 230MHz RAMDAC graphics
controller.
-Integrated 2D & 3D Graphics Engines, Software DVD MPEG 2 playback
with H/W Motion Compensation Engine.
-Shared System Memory Area 1MB. 60MB Dynamic Video Memory
Allocation.
DIMM : -Supports PC100-compliant or faster SDRAM in 2 168-pin banks,each
bank consists of 1x168-pin 64-bit DIMM socket, which can support
memory sizes of 16/32/64/128/256 MB modules.
-Supports up to a maximum of 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 Ultra DMA 33/66 with data transfer rate up to 33/66 MB/Sec
(P3WA-L supports Ultra DMA 33 only)
BIOS : -4Mbits 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.
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)
USB Ports : -Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports support up to 127 peripheral
devices.
Sound : (optional) -ADI AD1881 Audio Codec
-AC '97 Rev 2.1 compliant
-16-bit Stereo Full-Duplex Codex
-High quality Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) from 7kHz to 48kHz in 1Hz
increments
-Phat Stereo 3D Stereo Enhancement
-Audio Amp Power Down Signal
-Extended 6-bit Master Volume Control
-DSP 16-bit Serial Port Format, Slot 16 Mode
-Split Power Supplies ( 3.3V Digital / 5V Analog )
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.
Expansion Slots : -Six 32-bit PCI expansion slots

-One Audio Modem Riser (AMR ) slot
Others : -Supports Creative’s Sound Blaster 16 compatibility for real-mode DOS
games.
Operating System : -Supports Windows 3.x/95/98/2000, Windows NT, MS-DOS V6.22, OS/2,
Novell, Unix, SCO UNIX.....
Dimension : -305 mm x 180 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
One Retention mechanism
One Driver CD
User's Manual & Quick Installation Chart
1.5 MotherBoard Layout

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
Green Jumper Caps: Sets the type and speed of CPU
JF0, JF1, JF2, JF3
Red Jumper Caps: Sets the FSB frequency of CPU JFSB
Sets the Vcore Voltage of CPU JVID
Sets the Keyboard Voltage JKBV
Enable/Disable Audio Codec function JSND (optional)
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 Enable/Disable Audio Codec (JSND : Red Jumper Cap) (The Audio Codec function and jumper are optional)
This jumper lets you to enable or disable the audio codec function.
1-2 : Enable Audio Coedc function (Default Setting)
2-3 : Disable Audio Coedc function
2.1.3 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.
2.1.4 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
3.5.9 for more information.
1-2 : 5V (Default Setting)
2-3 : 5V Stand By
2.1.5 CPU FSB Frequency Setting (Red Jumper Caps)
The JFSB jumper provides three 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.
2.1.6 CPU Voltage Setting (Red Jumper Caps)
The motherboard supports CPU VID function. It supports auto detect mode and manual setting. When all of the
JVID jumpers has no connection (N.C.) , the CPU core voltage is automatically detected, the range is from 1.3V
to 3.5V for Pentium II & III CPU and. the range is from 1.3V to 2.0V for Socket 370 & Celeron CPU
Vcc2 JVID0 JVID1 JVID2 JVID3 JVID4
Auto Detect N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C.
1.8V 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3
1.85V 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3
1.9V 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3
1.95V 2-3 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3
2.0V 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3
2.05V 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3
2.1V 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
2.2V 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2

2.1.7 CPU Frequency Selection (Green Jumper Caps)
Ratio JF0 JF1 JF2 JF3
3.0x 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2
3.5x 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2
4.0x 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2
4.5x 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2
5.0x 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2
5.5x 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
6.0x 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3
6.5x 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3
7.0x 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
7.5x 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3
8.0x 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3
The Ratio of some latest CPUs are fixed by Intel, such as Celeron/ Celeron II/ Pentium III 366, 400, 566… etc.
You can ignore the four jumpers if you have this CPU on board and it will be auto detected by motherboard.
Please check with the CPU manufacturer or vendor for the CPU Ratio information.
2.2 Installation of CPU
2.2.1 For Celeron, Pentium II & III CPU
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. 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 2x168-pin 64-bit Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets divided into 2 banks. You
can install 3.3V Unbuffered PC100-compliant Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) memory.
Some DIMM memory has SPD ( Serial Presence Detect ) 8-pin IC on module. When 2 piece DIMM on
motherboard, 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 SDRAM 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB
DIMM2 PC100 SDRAM 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB
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
COM1, 2 Serial Ports 1 & 2
PRINTER Printer Port
USB USB Connector
GAME Game/MIDI Connectors
LINE_OUT Line out Connector
LINE_IN Line in Connector
MIC Microphone in Connector
MITSUMI The Connector for Mitsumi CD-ROM audio cable
SONY The Connector 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 Wake-up 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.
2.4.4 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 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy disk drive ribbon cable. Orient the red stripe to pin 1
2.4.6 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.

2.4.7 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.
2.4.8 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)
This connector is for output to a VGA-compatible device.

2.4.11 Serial Port (9-pin D-type COM1)
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 (Two 4-pin USB)
You can attach USB devices to the USB connector.
2.4.14 Line Out Connector
The Line Out phonejack provides the audio outputs for the left and right stereo channels.
2.4.15 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.
2.4.16 Microphone In Connector
The Microphone In phonejack is used to attach a monaural microphone for live audio input for playback, mixing,
or recording.
2.4.17 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.
2.4.18 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.
2.4.19 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.
2.4.20 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
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
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

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
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 1999 Award Software
Advanced BIOS Features
(Scrool down to see more items, as shown here)
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 and LS120/ZIP. 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 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
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 On-Chip Video Windows Size
This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.
3.4.10 CAS# Latency

This field is used to select the local memory clock periods. The options are 2 or 3.
3.4.11 Paging Mode Control
This field is used to select the paging mode control. The options are Open and Close.
3.4.12 RAS-to-CAS Override
This field is used to select the display cache clock periods control. The options are "by CAS# LT" and "Override(2)".
3.4.13 RAS# Timing
This field controls RAS# active to Protegra, and refresh to RAS# active delay (in local memory clocks). The options are
Slow or Fast.
3.4.14 RAS# Precharge Timing
This field controls RAS# precharge (in local memory clocks). The options are Slow or Fast.
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
( Scroll down to see more items, as shown here )
3.5.1 On-Chip primary/Secondary PCI IDE