DFI P2XBL/E User manual

P2XBL/e
Rev. A+
System Board
Users Manual
36500829

Copyright
This publication contains information that is protected by copyright. No
part of it may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to
make any transformation/adaptation without the prior written permission
from the copyright holders.
This publication is provided for informational purposes only. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to
the contents or use of this manual and specifically disclaims any express
or implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
The user will assume the entire risk of the use or the results of the use of
this document.Further,the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this
publication and make changes to its contents at any time, without obligation
to notify any person or entity of such revisions or changes.
© 1998.All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
Microsoft®MS-DOS®, WindowsTM and Windows®95 are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered
trademarks of Intel Corporation. Cyrix, 6x86, 6x86L and 6x86MX are
registered trademarks of Cyrix Corporation. AMD, K5 and K6 are
registered trademarks ofAdvanced Micro Devices,Inc. IBM is a registered
trademark of International Business Machine Corporation. Award is a
registered trademark of Award Software, Inc. Other trademarks and
registered trademarks of products appearing in this manual are the
properties of their respective holders.
Caution:
Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturers
instructions.

FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
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 when the equipment is operated in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, 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 the receiver.
 Connect the equipment into 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.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with
the emission limits.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 Features and Specifications ......................................................................
1.2 Package Checklist .........................................................................................
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
2.1 System Board Layout .................................................................................
2.2 System Memory .............................................................................................
2.3 DIP Switch Settings of the Processors ............................................
2.4 Jumper Settings for Wake-On-Keyboard/Mouse........................
2.5 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data. ...................................
2.6 Jumper Settings for CPU Front Side Bus .......................................
2.7 Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of the Ports
and Connectors .............................................................................................
Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility
3.1 The Basic Input/Output System ...........................................................
3.1.1 Standard CMOS Setup.............................................................
3.1.2 BIOS Features Setup ..................................................................
3.1.3 Chipset Features Setup.............................................................
3.1.4 Power Management Setup ......................................................
3.1.5 PNP/PCI Configuration .............................................................
3.1.6 Load Fail-Safe Settings ...............................................................
3.1.7 Load Optimal Settings ..............................................................
3.1.8 Integrated Peripherals .................................................................
3.1.9 Supervisor Password ..................................................................
3.1.10 User Password...............................................................................
3.1.11 IDE HDD Auto Detection .....................................................
3.1.12 Save & Exit Setup ........................................................................
3.1.13 Exit Without Saving .....................................................................
6
11
12
13
13
15
16
17
17
28
28
31
34
37
42
43
44
44
48
49
49
50
50

54
54
56
Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares
4.1 Desktop Management Interface ..........................................................
Appendix A - System Error Messages
A.1 POST Beep ......................................................................................................
A.2 Error Messages ...............................................................................................
Appendix B - Troubleshooting
B.1 Troubleshooting Checklist. ........................................................................
51

6
1.1 Features and Specifications
1.1.1 Features
Chipset
 Intel440BX AGPset
Processor
The system board is equipped with a 242-pin IntelSlot 1
processor slot for installing an Intel PentiumII processor that is
packaged in an SEC (Single Edge Contact) cartridge or an Intel
CeleronTM processor.
 233/66MHz, 266/66MHz, 300/66MHz, 300/100MHz,
333/66MHz, 350/100MHz, 400/100MHz or 450/100MHz
PentiumII processor with 512KB L2 cache
 266/66MHz, 300/66MHz, 300A/66MHz or 333/66MHz
Intel CeleronTM processor
System Memory
The system board supports 8MB to 384MB memory. It is equipped
with three 168-pin DIMM sockets using x64/x72 unbuffered PC
SDRAM, 3.3V. The PC SDRAMs supported are PC-66 SDRAM for
66MHz FSB and PC-100 SDRAM for 100MHz FSB. The system
board also supports EC and ECC (uses x72 PC SDRAM).
Expansion Slots
The system board is equipped with 1 dedicated AGP slot, 3
dedicated PCI slots, 2 dedicated 16-bit ISA slots and 1 shared PCI/
ISA slot. All PCI and ISA slots are bus masters.
Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
The system board comes with a DMI 2.0 built into the BIOS. The
DMI utility in the BIOS automatically records various information
about your system configuration and stores these information in the
Chapter 1 - Introduction

7
1
Introduction
DMI pool, which is a part of the system board's Plug and Play
BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is
designed to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of
computer systems easier. Refer to Chapter 4 for instructions on
using the DMI utility.
Onboard I/O
 Two NS16C550A-compatible DB-9 serial ports
 One SPP/ECP/EPP DB-25 parallel port
 One floppy drive interface supports up to two 2.88MB floppy
drives
 One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port
 One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port
 One WOL (Wake-On-LAN) connector
PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
 Two PCI IDE interfaces support up to four IDE devices
 Ultra DMA/33 supported (Synchronous Ultra DMA mode -
data transfer rate up to a maximum of 33MB/sec.)
 PIO Mode 3 and Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up
to 16.6MB/sec.)
 Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer
 ATAPI CD-ROM supported
 LS-120 and ZIP supported
IrDA Interface
The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless
connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. It
supports peripheral devices that meet the IrDA or ASKIR standard.
USB Ports
The system board is equipped with two USB ports. USB allows
data exchange between your computer and a wide range of
simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
BIOS
 Award BIOS, Windows95 Plug and Play compatible
 Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades

8
Introduction
1
Power Supply Connector
The system board is equipped with an ATX power supply connector.
Using an ATX power supply, you can either shut down your com-
puter by pressing the Power button located on the front bezel of
your computer or by executing the Shut Down command under the
Windows95 operating system.Your system will then enter the Soft
Off state.
To power-on your system automatically, enable Resume On Alarm
in the Power Management Setup of the Award BIOS.This will allow
you to set the date and time you would like your system to power-
on.
1.1.2 Technology
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)
The system board is equipped with 1 AGP slot. AGP is an interface
designed to support high performance 3D graphics cards. It utilizes a
dedicated pipeline to access system memory for texturing, z-buffering
and alpha blending; delivering up to 533MB/sec. bandwidth for 3D
graphics applications. AGP in this PentiumII processor based system
board will deliver faster and better graphics with your PC.
PC SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory)
PC SDRAM uses a fast memory interface technology to meet the
memory bandwidth requirements of Intel processors and chipset.
This technology includes using the clock on the chip to synchronize
with the CPU clock so that the timing of the memory chips and the
timing of the CPU are synchronized. Please refer to Intels web site
for more information on PC SDRAM.
Creative SB-LINK
The system board is equipped with a Creative SB-LINK connector.
SB-LINK serves as a bridge between the system board and a
Creative PCI sound card to deliver Sound BlasterAWE64D
performance. Refer to SB-LINK Connector in Chapter 2 for more
information.

9
1
Introduction
Ultra DMA/33 Bus Master IDE
Synchronous Ultra DMA mode provides data transfer rate up to a
maximum of 33MB/sec, which is twice the data transfer rate of
Enhanced IDE or ATA-2. This enables the CPU to operate more
efficiently when handling simultaneous events.
ECC (Error Checking and Correction)
ECC is a function that allows the system to recover from memory
failure. It detects single-bit and multiple-bit errors and corrects single-
bit error thus providing uninterrupted processing of data. To use this
function, you must install DIMM that supports parity.
ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
The system board is designed to meet the ACPI specification. ACPI
has energy saving features that enables PCs to implement Power
Management and Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support
OS Direct Power Management.
PC 97 Compliant
The system board is PC 97 compliant. This will optimize your PC
system to run Windows95 and Windows NTand future versions
of these operating systems.
1.1.3 Intelligence
Dual Function Power Button
Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch will allow
your system to enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode. Soft-Off By
PWR-BTTN in the Power Management Setup (Chapter 3) allows
you to select the method of powering off your system.
External Modem Wake-up/Ring-on
The Modem Wake-Up feature allows the sleeping (Suspend mode)
PC to wake-up to respond to incoming calls. The Modem Ring-on
feature allows the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC to power-on to
respond to incoming calls. Enable this function in the Resume On
Ring field of the Power Management Setup (Chapter 3).

10
Introduction
1
Note:
This feature supports external modem only.
RTC Timer to Power-On the System
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to
automatically power-on on the set date and time. Set the date and
time you would like your system to power-on in the Resume On
Alarm field of the Power Management Setup (Chapter 3).
Wake-On-LAN Ready
The Wake-On-LAN function allows the network to wake up a Soft
Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. To use the Wake-On-LAN function,
make sure your LAN card also support this function. Refer to the
Wake-On-LAN Connector section (Chapter 2) and Resume On
LAN field in the Power Management Setup (Chapter 3).
Important:
The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support
≥ 720mA (minimum).
Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake-On-Mouse
This function allows you to use the keyboard or mouse to power-on
the system. Refer to Jumper Settings for Wake-On-Keyboard/Wake-
On-Mouse in Chapter 2 and Keyboard/Mouse Power On in the
Integrated Peripherals setup of the Award BIOS in Chapter 3 for
more information.
Important:
The power button will not function once a keyboard password
has been set in the KB Power On Password field of the
Integrated Peripherals setup. You must type the correct
password to power-on the system.
Virus Protection
Most viruses today destroy data stored in hard drives. The system
board is designed to protect the boot sector and partition table of
your hard disk drive. If an attempt is made to write to the boot
sector or partition table of the hard disk drive, the BIOS will halt the
system and an error message will appear. Refer to the Virus
Warning field in the BIOS Features Setup (Chapter 3).

11
1
Introduction
1.2 Package Checklist
The system board package contains the following items:
þThe system board
þA users manual
þOne 40-pin IDE hard disk cable
þOne 34-pin floppy disk drive cable
þOne diskette
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer or sales representative for assistance.

12
2.1 System Board Layout
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

2
Hardware Installation
13
2.3 DIP Switch Settings of the Processors
The table on the next page shows the supported processors and
their corresponding DIP switch settings (SW1).There are 4 switches
on SW1.The black rectangle in the diagram denotes the part that is
protruding, the adjustable switch. Make sure SW1 is set correctly
before applying power, otherwise you will not be able to power-on
the system.
2.2 System Memory
In the example above:
Switch 1: On
Switch 2: Off
Switch 3: On
Switch 4: On

2
14
Hardware Installation
Note:
Intel Pentium

II processors or Intel CeleronTM processors support VID (Voltage
Identification). The switching voltage regulator on the system board will
automatically set the voltage regulator according to the voltage of the
processor.
233MHz
300MHz 3x
------
350MHz 3.5x
266MHz 400MHz 4x
300MHz 450MHz 4.5x
333MHz Future
processor 5x
Processor SW1
66MHz 100MHz
Frequency
Ratio
Future
processor 5.5x
Processor SW1
66MHz 100MHz
Frequency
Ratio
Future
processor Future processor
Future
processor Future
processor
Future
processor Future
processor
Future
processor Future processor
6x
6.5x
7x
7.5x
8x
Future
processor Future processor
Future
processor

2
Hardware Installation
15
2.4 Jumper Settings for Wake-On-Keyboard/
Mouse
Jumper JP3
Wake-on-Keyboard/Mouse
The system board supports the
Wake-On-Keyboard/Mouse function.
This function allows the keyboard/
mouse to power-on the system.By
default,JP3 is set at 1-2 On - Wake-
On-Keyboard/Mouse disabled.
Keyboard/Mouse Power Onin the
Integrated Peripherals setup of the
Award BIOS must be set accordingly.
Refer to Chapter 3 for details.
2-3 On: Enable
1-2 On: Disable (default)
Warning:
1. If JP3 was previously enabled with a password set in the
BIOS setup,and now you wish to disablethe Wake-On-
Keyboard function, make sure to disable the password in
the BIOS setup prior to setting JP3 to disabled.You will
not be able to boot up the system if you fail to do so.
2.The power button will not function once a keyboard
password has been set in the KB Power On Password
field of the Integrated Peripherals setup.You must type
the correct password to power-on the system.
3.The 5VSB power source of your power supply must
support ≥ 720mA (minimum).

2
16
Hardware Installation
2.5 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data
Jumper JP2
Clear CMOS Data
If, for some reasons, the CMOS
data becomes corrupted or you
forgot the supervisor/user/
keyboard password, the system
can be reconfigured with the
default values stored in the ROM
BIOS. To load the default values,
power-off your system and
unplug the power cord. Set JP2
pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a
few seconds and set JP2 back to
its default setting, pins 1 and 2
On.You may now plug the power
cord and power-on your system.
1-2 On:
Normal (default) 2-3 On:
Clear CMOS Data

2
Hardware Installation
17
2.6 Jumper Settings for CPU Front Side Bus
Jumper JP1
CPU Front Side Bus Select
The default is set at 1-2 On, Auto.
The system will automatically set the
bus speed according to the FSB of
the processor. If it is Off, FSB is set
to 100MHz.
Warning:
If you set JP1 to Off for 66MHz
FSB processor, it will provide better
system performance. However, we
do not guarantee that the system
will work properly.
2.7 Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires of
the Ports and Connectors
2.7.1 Serial Ports
The built-in serial ports are RS-
232C asynchronous communication
ports with 16C550A-compatible
UARTs that can be used with
modems, serial printers, remote
display terminals, and other serial
devices. You can set the serial ports
I/O address in the Integrated Periph-
erals setup of the Award BIOS.
On : Auto(default) Off : 100MHz

2
18
Hardware Installation
2.7.2 PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports
The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12. If
a mouse is not connected to this
port, the system will reserve IRQ12
for other expansion cards.
Warning:
Make sure to turn off your
computer prior to connecting
or disconnecting a mouse or
keyboard. Failure to do so may
damage the system board.
2.7.3 Parallel Port
The system board has a standard
printer port for interfacing your PC
to a parallel printer. It supports SPP,
ECP and EPP modes. You can set the
ports mode in the Integrated Periph-
erals setup of the Award BIOS.

2
Hardware Installation
19
2.7.4 Floppy Disk Drive Controller
1. Install the 34-pin header
connector into the shrouded
floppy disk header (J7) on the
system board. The colored edge
of the ribbon should be aligned
with pin 1 of J7.
2. Install the other 34-pin header
connector(s) into the disk
drive(s). Align the colored edge
of the daisy chained ribbon cable
with pin 1 of the drive edge
connector(s). The end-most
connector should be attached to
the drive you want to designate
as Drive A.
2.7.5 IDE Hard Disk Interface
1. If you are connecting two hard
drives, install the 40-pin
connector of the IDE cable into
the primary shrouded IDE
header (connector J11). If you
are adding a third or fourth IDE
device, install the 40-pin
connector of the other IDE
cable into the secondary
shrouded IDE header
(connector J10).
2. Install the other 40-pin header
connector(s) into the device with
the colored edge of the ribbon cable aligned with pin 1 of the
drive edge connector(s).
Note:
Refer to your disk drive users manual for information about
selecting proper drive switch settings.

2
20
Hardware Installation
Adding a Second IDE Hard Drive
When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the
other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive
manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives.
We recommend that you use Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA-3 and
Ultra DMA hard drives be from the same manufacturer. In a few
cases, drives from two different manufacturers will not function
properly when used together.The problem lies in the hard drives, not
the system board.
Important:
If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROM
drive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM drive
to Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be recognized
and cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master mode.
2.7.6 Universal Serial Bus Ports
You must have the proper drivers
installed in your operating system to
use these ports. Refer to your
operating systems manual or
documentation.