EPOX 6XBA2 User manual
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Manual Revision 1.0
Feb. 18, 2000
6XBA2
A Pentium®®®®®II / III / Coppermine
Slot1 Processor based AGP
motherboard (100/66MHz)
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Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1-1 Product Specifications
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rProcessor
-Supports Slot-1 Intelprocessors up to750MHz
- Universal Slot 1 socket with retention mechanism for SEPP, SECC and SECC2
- High efficiency Switching Power Module(VRM v8.4 compliant)
-Supports 66/100/133 MHz system clock speeds
- Innovative SeePUtechnology (software CPU installation with no jumper
settings)
Advanced over-clocking capability with Vcore and frequency subtle
tuning technology.
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- VIA 82C694X+82C686Atwo chip PCIset
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- Three 3.3V 168-pin DIMM sockets support up to 768MB
- Supports Sync. & Asyn. Host memory clock scheme
- Provides single-bit ECC capability
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rExpansion Slots
- One AMR slot (Rev 1.0 compliant) for cost effective modem riser
- One Universal-AGP slot for both 2XAGP and 4XAGP at 3.3v or 1.5v (Rev 2.0
compliant)
- Five 32-bit PCI slots (Rev 2.2 compliant)
- One 16-bit ISA slot (with sharing slot)
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rBIOS
- Award System BIOS, supports PnP, APM, DMI,ACPI & Multi-device booting
features i.e. floppy, LS120, CD-ROM, HDD(IDE, SCSI), ZIP-ATAPI etc.
- Includes Trend ChipAway Virus protection for virus-free boot and virus free
operating system
The Trend ChipAway Virus is a rule-based anti-virus technology and
does not require periodical updates of virus code
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rEmbedded Ultra DMA-66 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
with bus mastering
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rEmbedded Super I/O Functions
- 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 2.88MB, Japanese 3- Mode
and 1Mbps transfer rate
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Double Stack Back-Panel I/O Connectorswith PC99 Colored Codes
- PC99 Compliant color connectors
- PS/2 Mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports
- Two Channel USB ports
- TwoD-Sub9-pinmaleserialport
- OneD-Sub25-pinfemalePrinterport
- OneD-Sub15-pinfemaleGame/MIDIport
- AudioLine-out,Line-in, Mic-injacks
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Optional PCI Audio Subsystem
-Built-inSampleRateConvertertoensureallinternaloperationat48KHz
- Full-duplex operation for simultaneous recording and playback
-Built-inFM-emulationmusicsynthesizer
-WithexternalhighqualityAC`97/98CODECprovides90dB+SNRCDqualityaudio
- Using wavetable data on the system memory
-Hardware SoundBlasterProfor WindowsDOS boxandreal-mode DOSlegacy
compatibility
-Completesoftwaredriver supportforWin95/98/NT
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Introduction
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rEmbeddedUSB Controller
- USBhostcontroller(UHCIv1.0compliant)withRootHub
- Four USB ports with over-current protection
- OptionalUSBriser withadditional 2USBports
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rBoard Dimensions
- Standard ATX form factor, 305mm x 200mm, 4 Layers
- Six mounting holes
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rProduct Features
- Innovative SeePU technology for jumperless CPU installation
- Advanced over-clocking capability with Vcore and frequency subtle tuning
technology
- Embedded System Monitor Hardware
- Poly-fuse protection for USB and keyboard circuitry
- Hardware design meets Microsoft PC99 requirements
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$AdvancedManagementFeatures
-Power-on events: WOL (Wake On LAN) network card, Modem ring, RTC
Alarm
-Software power-off control for Win95/98
-Over-ride power button
-Enhanced Power failure recovery with three selectable states once the Vsb
loose: Always On, Always Off and Last state
-Blinking Power-LED in suspend
-Hardware Reset Protect
- Complete Data Security
Flash BIOS write protection against unauthorized access with Trend
ChipAway Virus and PC-cillinfor a 100% virus-free system boot-up.
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rSwitching Power Supply Requirement
3.3V at 15Amps is necessary to guarantee full loading operation
because some AGP cards and memory modules have high current
consumption.
Table 1-1
Output Voltage Max. Regulation
Requirement Min.Current
Requirement(Amps)
+12V +/- 5% 5.5
+5V +/- 5% 15
+3.3V +/- 5% 15
-5V +/- 10% 0.5
-12V +/- 10% 0.5
+5VSB +/- 5% 0.75
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Introduction
1-3 Motherboard layout1-3 Motherboard layout
1-3 Motherboard layout1-3 Motherboard layout
1-3 Motherboard layout
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Chapter 1
1-4 Connector and Jumper Reference Chart
Jumper &
Connector No. Function Page
JP1 VTT Voltage tuning jumper (Reserved) 14
JP2/JP6 Audio line out and speaker out jumpers 14
JP2A/JP2B External clock frequency jumper 14
JP3 Clear CMOS data jumper 15
JP4 Onboard Audio jumper 15
JP5 Embedded CODEC Jumper 15
JP7 Reserved 18
CN1 CD-ROM audio in connector 16
CN2 AUX audio in connector 16
CN3 Audio Mono in/out connector 17
CN4 Infrared connector 17
CN5 WOL(Wake On LAN) connector 17
CN7 ATX Power supply connector 11
CN9
Power indicator LED connector 12
System reset switch connector 13
Speaker connector 13
Green switch / Green LED connector 13
Turbo LED connector 13
IDE activity LED connector 13
Over-ride power button connector 12
FAN1/2/3 CPU/ System/Case cooling fan connector 15
Ports PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports 18
CN11 USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports and connector 18
Hardware Setup
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A cap over pin 1 and
pin 2 shorts these pins
Pins SettingCap
A 3-pin jumper
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Figure 2-1
Chapter 2Chapter 2
Chapter 2Chapter 2
Chapter 2
HarHar
HarHar
Hardd
dd
dware Setupware Setup
ware Setupware Setup
ware Setup
If your motherboard 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.
Besuretodisconnectthepowercablefromthepowersourcebeforeperforming
any work on your motherboard, i. e. installing a CPU, memory module,
changing a jumper setting, etc. Not doing so may result in electrical shock!
2-1 Introduction to Jumpers
Jumpers are used to select between various operating modes. A jumper consists of
a row of gold colored pins that protrude from the surface of the motherboard. It is
important not to confuse jumpers with connectors or headers.
Puttingjumpercapsonanythingthatisnotajumpermayresultindamaging
your motherboard. Please refer to Section 1-3, Motherboard Layout, for the
location of jumpers on your motherboard.
As indicated in Figure 2-1 below, a cap is used to cover the pins of a jumper, resulting
in shorting those pins that it covers. If the cap is removed from the top of the pins,
the jumper is left "open." The number 1 shown both in the diagram below and in
allmultiple pinjumper andheaderdiagrams inthis manualindicates thepin designated
with the number 1. The numbering of the remaining pins follows in sequence.
Chapter 2
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2-2 Installing an Intel Processor in Slot 1
1. Insert the Pentium II/Pentium III processor into the retention mechanism. Press
evenly and gently until the snaps on the upper side of the processor have been
inserted into the holes at the top of the retention mechanism.
2. Note that when removing the processor, these snaps should be clicked into a
completely vertical position, leaving your hands free to stabilize the board. Pull
the processor evenly and gently out of the retention mechanism.
3. Also note that like PCI and ISA slots, Slot 1 has a divider that prevents backwards
insertion of the CPU.
Installing a 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.
2-3 SettingYour CPU's Parameters(
SeePU
Technology)
SeePU is a new user friendly technology that enables the user to setup a motherboard's
CPU parameters through an easy to use BIOS setup procedure. It is no longer
necessary to make many jumper settings.
1. After installing all your hardware into your PC system, turn on your system's
power. Enter the CMOS Setup Utility by pressing the Delete key when your
BIOS identification screen appears.
2. Move the cursor to Frequency/Voltage Control Setup menu and press Enter. Find
the CPU Setup commands at the right hand side of the BIOS screen (Figure 2-
2) Commands for operating the cursor in BIOS are found at the Bottom right of
the BIOS screen.
Figure 2-2
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS (2A6LGC39)
Frequency/Voltage Control
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
ESC :Quit
F1 :Help
F5 :OldValues
F7 :LoadSetup Defaults
:SelectItem
PU/PD/+/- :Modify
(Shift) F2 : Color
***** CPUSetup ******
Frequency Ratio 3.5X
CPU BUSFrequency Default
CPU Vcore Default
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3. Change the CPU Type according to the speed of your Pentium II/III processor.
See Figure 2-3 for frequency specifications.
4. Set your CPU's parameters. Set the frequency ratio (also known as external clock
multiplierfactor)andCPUbusfrequencyaccordingtoyourprocessor'sspecifications.
See Figure 2-4.
You do not need to make voltage settings because SeePU automatically
sets your CPU voltage.
5. Press Esc to return to the CMOS Setup Utility, press F10 to Save and Exit Setup
and choose 'Y' to confirm. The system will automatically reboot and during startup
you will see the correct CPU type shown on the screen.
Figure 2-3
CPU Type CPU Speed
External
Clock Freq.
Ratio Internal
Clock
Intel
PentiumII/III
Coppermine
&
Celeron
Processors
100
3.5 350
4400
4.5 450
5500
5.5 550
6600
6.5 650
7700
7.5 750
133
4533
4.5 600
5667
5.5 733
Figure 2-4
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS (2A6LGC39)
Frequency/Voltage Control
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
ESC :Quit
F1 :Help
F5 :OldValues
F7 :LoadSetup Defaults
:SelectItem
PU/PD/+/- :Modify
(Shift) F2 : Color
***** CPUSetup ******
Frequency Ratio 3.5X
CPU BUSFrequency Default
CPU Vcore Default
Hardware Setup
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2-4 Connector and Jumper 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 on the front panel of the
system case.
The power supply connector is the last connection to be made while
installing a motherboard.Before connecting the power supply, please make
sure it is not connected to the power source.
ATX Power Supply Connector (CN7)
The power cord leading from the system's power supply to
the external power source must be the very last part
connected when assembling a system.
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.
Software Power-Off Control
2theMax 6XBA2 can be powered down using the Windows 95/98 Software Power-Off
function. To power down your computer, click the START button on the Windows 95/98
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 ModemPower-On By Modem
Power-On By ModemPower-On By Modem
Power-On By Modem
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 Power
Management Setup menu.
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Over-ride Power Button
Operation
PowerIndicatorLED
SpeakerHeader
Over-ridePowerButton
GreenSwitch
GreenLED
IDEActivity LED
ResetSwitch
TurboLED
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Front Panel Connector Set (CN9) A through G
A. Over-ridePowerButtonConnector
The power button on the ATX chassis can be used as a
normal power switch as well as a device to activate
AdvancedPowerManagementSuspendmode. Thismode
isusedforsavingelectricitywhenthecomputerisnotinuse
for long periods of time. The Soft-OFF by PWR-BTTN
functioninBIOS'sPowerManagementSetupmenumustbe
set to "Delay 4 Sec." to activate this function.(See section
3-4)
When the Soft-OFF by PWR-BTTN function is enabled,
pushingthepowerbuttonrapidlywillswitchthesystemto
Suspend mode. Any occurrence of external activities such
aspressingakeyonthekeyboardormovingthemousewill
bringthesystembacktoFull-On. Pushingthebuttonwhile
in Full-On mode for more than 4 seconds will switch the
system completely off. See Over-ride Power Button
Operationdiagram.
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.)
Blinking LED in Suspend Mode
While in Suspend mode, the LED light on the front panel of your computer will flash.
Suspend mode is entered by pressing the Override Power Button, pushing the Green
button on your ATX case, or enabling the Power Management and Suspend Mode
options in BIOS's Power Management menu. (See section 3-4)
Pin Definition
1 +5V DC
2 Not Connected
3Ground
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C. Green Switch/Green 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 CPU clock is stopped, and the CPU 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 Power Management Setup
screen in BIOS.
D. System Reset Switch Connector
This connector should be connected to the reset switch
on the front panel of the system case. The reset switch
allowsyou torestart the systemwithout turningthe power
off.
E. Speaker Connector
F. IDE Activity LED Connector
TheIDEactivityLEDlightsupwheneverthesystemreads/
writes to the IDE devices.
G.TurboLEDConnector
6XBA2 does not have a Turbo/De-turbo speed
modes.So theturbo LEDwill alwayslight .
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. Unlike
conventional fuses, the poly-fuse does not have to be replaced, relieving the user
wasted time and inconvenience.
Pin Definition
1System
2GND
PIN Definition
1Speaker Signal
2NC
3NC
4+5V DC
PowerIndicatorLED
SpeakerHeader
Over-ridePowerButton
GreenSwitch
GreenLED
IDEActivity LED
ResetSwitch
TurboLED
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+
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Auto (default)
11manual
JP2
JP6
1
Line out Speaker out
JP2
JP6
1
External
Clock AUTO 66
MHz 100
MHz 133
MHz
JP2A
JP2B
11
1 1
1
11
1
VTT Voltage Tuning (JP1)
This feature supports +0.1V Vcore subtle tuning. Set the
pin to 1-2 enable auto tuning. Set pin to 2-3 to enable
manual tuning.
Audio Line out and Speaker out Jumpers(JP2/JP6)
Thisjumperallowsyoutoselectbetweenaudioline-outor
speaker out function. Set both JP2 and JP6 pins to 1-2 for
line-out function or set both JP2 and JP6 pins to 2-3 for
speaker out function..
External Clock Frequency (JP2A/JP2B)
This jumper allows the system bus frequency to be
determinedeitherby CPUortheuser. IfsetbothJP2A/JP2B
pins to 1-2, the CPU determines the system bus frequency
speed. Set bothJP2A/JP2Bpinsto2-3for 66MHz FSB,set
only JP2Bpinsto 2-3for100MHzFSBandleavebothJP2A/
JP2Bpinsopenfor133MHzFSB.
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Clear CMOS Data Jumper (JP3)
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.
Onboard Audio (JP4)
This function allows you to enable and disable the on
board audio. You must set the jumper's cap to pins 1-2
to enable or set pins 2-3 to disable this function.
Embedded CODEC Jumper (JP5)
Shortpin1-2toenableonboardAC`97CODEC.Shortpin
2-3 to enable Soft Audio/Modem riser.
Normal (default)
11Clear CMOS data
Enabled
11Disabled
Soft-Audio/Modem riser enabled1
AC'97 CODEC enabled
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FAN1/2 FAN3
+12V
GND
Rotate
+12V
GND
NC
CPU/System/Case Cooling Fan Connectors (FAN1/FAN2/FAN3)
These added connectors allow the fan to draw their power
from the motherboard instead of the disk drive connector.
The board's management extension hardware is able to
detect the CPU and system fan speed in rpm (revolutions
per minute). These connectors supports 3-pin cooling
fanswithminimumof3500RPM.Thewiringandplugmay
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.
FAN3(CaseFan)isanindependentpowerlinethat
is not control by system health monitor and power
management.
CD-ROM Audio-in (CN1)
Use the audio cable enclosed with your CD-ROM disk
drive to connect the CD-ROM to your motherboard. This
will enable your CD-ROM's audio function.
Auxiliary CD-ROM Audio-in (CN2)
UsetheauxiliaryaudiocableenclosedwithyourCD-ROM
disk drive to connect the CD-ROM to your motherboard.
This will enable your CD-ROM's audio function.
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1
R
GND
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Audio Mono -in/out (CN3)
Use the mono audio cable enclosed with your CD-ROM
disk drive to connect the CD-ROM to your motherboard.
This will enable mono audio in/out function.
Infrared Connector (CN4)
If you enable the COM2 Mode in BIOS's Integrated
PeripheralsmenutheCOM2portwillsupportIRfunctions.
(See section 3-9)
WOL (Wake-on-LAN) Connector (CN5)
Enable the Wake Up On LAN selection in BIOS's Power
Management Menu to use this function. The capability
toremotelymanagePCsonanetworkisasignificantfactor
in reducing administrative and ownership costs. Magic
Packet technology is designed to give WOL (Wake-on-
LAN)capabilitytotheLANcontroller. WhenaPCcapable
of receiving wake up command goes to sleep, the Magic
Packet mode in the LAN controller is enabled. When the
LAN controller receives a Magic Packet frame, the LAN
controller will wake up the PC. This header is used to
connect an add-in NIC (Network Interface Card) which
gives WOL capability to the motherboard.
To support this function, a switching power supply
with a minimum of 750mA 5VSB standby signal is
required.
Mono-in
1
Mono-out
GND
Chapter 2
PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Ports
If a PS/2 mouse is used, BIOS will automatically detect
and assign IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse.
USB(Universal Serial Bus) Ports and USB 3/4 Connector (CN11)
If you want to use a USB keyboard, you must enable the
USB keyboard support function in BIOS's Integrated
Peripherals menu (See Section 3-7). USB is an open
industry standard, providing a simple and inexpensive
way to connect up to 125 devices to a single computer
port. Keyboards, mice, tablets, digitizers, scanners, bar-
code readers, modems, printers and many more can all be
used at the same time.
USB is a dynamically reconfigurable serial bus with an
elementary data rate of 12Mbps. Based on off the shelf,
lowcost micro-controller technology,its modularlayered
software protocol supports sophisticated devices and
application programs.
This board contains a USB Host controller and includes
a root hub with two USB ports (meets USB Rev 1.0 spec.)
andaconnectorforoptionalUSBAdaptor(USB3/4). Four
USB peripherals or hub devices are able to be connected.
Pin Definition
1Data
2No Connect
3Ground
4+5V (fused)
5Clock
6No Connect
USB4
USB3
JP1
Hardware Setup
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2-5 Main Memory Configuration
The DRAM memory system consists of three banks and the memory size ranges from
16~768 MBytes. It does not matter which bank you want to install first.
DRAM Specifications
DIMM type 3.3V, unbuffered, registered, 64/72-bit SDRAM with SPD*
Module size:Single/double-side 16/32/64/128/256/512 MBytes
Parity:Either parity or non-parity
DIMM 2
DIMM 3
Bank1
Bank2
DIMM 1 Bank0
128
1
2
FSB SDRAM Type SDRAM Type Max Memory
66 FSB 12ns or faster
768MB
FSB+33 10ns or faster
100
FSB-33 12ns or faster
FSB 10ns or faster
FSB+33 7.5ns or faster
133 FSB-33 10ns or faster
FSB 7.5ns or faster
The compatibility with 512MB and Registered DIMM is still under testing and
cannot be guaranteed.
This motherboard supports 3.3v, unbuffered, 4-clock, SDRAM DIMM only.
Buffered, 5V, or 2-clock SDRAM DIMMs should not be used.
Due to loading anomalies, using DIMM with an 'n x 4' DRAM base on this
motherboard is not recommended. For example, a DIMM that uses sixteen
16Mb x 4 devices should not be used.
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SPD (Serial Presence Detect)
This is an EPROM that contains speed and design information about the memory
module. The motherboard queries the module and makes adjustments to system
operation based on what it finds.
ECC DRAM Capability
2theMax 6XBA2 can be configured to support ECC(Error Check and Correct)
functionwhenutilizingparityDIMMmodules.Toutilizethechipset'sECCfeatures,
youmust usea 72-bitDIMMmodule.These modulesare automaticallydetected during
bootup. However, the user must configure the DRAM Data Integrity Mode to "ECC"
in BIOS's SeePU&Chipset Features Setup menu to enable the ECC function. ECC
detects double bit errors and detects and corrects single bit memory errors on the
flywithout user intervention. Errors may be generated bya defective memorymodule,
conflicting memory speeds between different banks, DMA, etc.
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