Jaton PowerPro VX User manual

PowerPro VX
Pentium Main Board
UserManual

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
¬SPECIFICATIONS 2
-LAYOUTDIAGRAM 4
®SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM 5
CHAPTER 2 MAIN BOARD INSTALLATION 6
¬EXTERNALCONNECTORS 7
-JUMPERSAND SWITCHES 10
®CPU INSTALLATION 11
¯MEMORY MODULE INSTALLATION 13
CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM BIOS 15
¬CPU SOFTMENU™ 17
-STANDARD CMOSSETUP MENU 22
®BIOSFEATURES SETUP MENU 24
¯CHIPSETFEATURES SETUP MENU 29
°POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP MENU 31
±PCI &ONBOARDI/O SETUP 35
²LOAD BIOSDEFAULTS 38
³LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS 38
´PASSWORD SETTING 38
µIDEHDDAUTO DETECTION 39
APPENDIX A QUICK INSTALLATION 1
APPENDIX B INTEL PENTIUM CPUS 1
APPENDIX C AMD-K5 CPUS 1
APPENDIX D CYRIX 6X86 CPUS 1
APPENDIX E HDD INSTALLATION 1
APPENDIX F TECHNICAL SUPPORT 1

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APPENDIX G FLASH BIOSUPGRADE 1

Introduction
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Chapter 1 Introduction
The PowerPro VX have been especially designed for file server, workstation and
professional users. It can support a wide range of processors, including all up-to-date
Intel Pentium processors, AMD K5/K6 processors, and as well as Cyrix
6x86/6x86L/6x86MX processors. It also takes into account, as much as possible, all
futureCPUs.
The PowerPro VX uses SOFT MENU™ technology, which means that all the
processor‘s parameters can be configured without using DIP switches or hardware
jumpers. The configuration is entirely achieved through a “Soft Switch” that allows the
user to set CPU speed and operating voltage with ease.
The PowerPro VX uses Intel 430VX series chip set with 512K Level-2 Pipeline
Burst SRAM on board. Two 168-pin DIMMslots meet the requirements for all memory
configurations required by higher level computing. The 168-pin DIMM slots support
fast page DRAM, EDO DRAM, and SDRAMfor next generation 64-bit systems.
The PowerPro VX also provides two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports and meets
the Concurrent PCI Rev. 2.1 standard. It also supports IDE interface for Fast HDD
(Mode 0~4) and IDE BusMaster. These featuresalso meet present and futureinterface
standards and needs.
System BIOS features include Plug-and-Play (PnP), Advanced Power
Management, as well as PowerPro VX’s unique CPU operating frequency and voltage
setup featurein orderto meet modern computing demands.

Chapter 1
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SPECIFICATIONS
1. Jumperless CPU setup with “SOFT MENU™”
⚫Setup of the mainboard’s CPU frequency and voltage without jumpers or
DIP switches.
⚫Softwarereside in system BIOS ROM.
⚫Modification of CPU operating voltage and frequency directly on screen.
2. Versatile CPU support with ZIF Socket 7
⚫Switching type voltage regulator for a more stable CPU operation.
⚫Supports 50, 55, 60, 66 MHz bus clock and as well as 75/83MHz bus clock
reserved.
⚫Supports IntelPentiumCPUs: 100MHz to 200MHz and Pentium with
MMX processors from 166MHz to 233MHz.
⚫Supports AMD-K5™ CPUs: PR 75 to PR 133/ PR 166, AMD-K6™
CPUs: PR 166 to PR 200 and PR 233
⚫Supports Cyrix 6x86™ CPUs: P120+, P133+, P150+, P166+, and 6x86MX
⚫Reserved circuitry to support futureCPUs
3. Chipset
⚫Intel430VX chipset
⚫Supports standard version PCI 2.1
4. L2 Cache Memory
⚫Built-in 512K Pipeline Burst SRAMcache memory
5. System DRAM
⚫Two168-pin DIMM sockets can support FP, EDO and Synchronous

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DRAM (SDRAM) forup to 128MB memory size.
6. System BIOS
⚫AWARD BIOS
⚫Built-in user-friendly SOFT-Menu to set all CPU parameters.
⚫Supports Plug-and-Play (PnP)
7. Multi I/O features
⚫Built-in two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
⚫Two fast IDE channels (PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master) supporting four IDE
devices
⚫One EPP/ECP parallel port and two16550 serial ports
⚫Two floppy disk drive connectors (FDD) (360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88M)
8. Other features
⚫Standard ATarchitecture dimensions (223mm x 190mm)
⚫Three ISA bus slots and three PCI bus slots
⚫Supports two bootable hard disks to run two different operating systems
Note: All brand names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Chapter 1
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LAYOUT DIAGRAM
Fig 1-1 PowerPro Layout diagram ©1997, Jaton Corp.
Jaton Power Pro VX
Pentium AT Main Board
PCIset
82438VX
KB BIOS,
RTC,etc.
ISA 1
ISA 2
ISA 3
PCI3
PCI2
PCI1
JP3: Normal: Jumper on 1-2
Clear CMOS: Short 2-3
DIMM 2
DIMM 1
CPU
ZIF
Socket 7
CacheCache
IDE2 IDE1
FDC
PCIset
82438VX
1
40
21
40
2
34
12
-
Power LED
+
RESET
-
IDE LED
+
+
KeyLock
SMI
+
+
Speaker
-
USB
Ports
J
4J 5
Pin 1
Pin 4
CN3 Serial 1
CN4 Serial 2
19
LPT
Key-
Board
Connector
J1 Power
PS/2 Mouse
Pin 1
VR1
VR2
55VRM1
1
BIOS
Battery
Intel
PCIset
82371SB
1 32
Intel
PCIset
82437VX
U23
U19
U22
U3
U9
U4
U27 U28
U1
U5
U14
U
1
9
P9
P8
19
816
1
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SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
Fig. 1-2 System block diagram
Pentium Processor
3.3v
Cache
(SRAM)
TAG
Main
Memory
(DRAM)
82371SB
(PIIX3)
CD ROM &
Hard Disk
USB
1
USB
2
PCIDevice(s)
ISA Device(s)
IT8680
Serial Ports Parallel Port
FDC
Host Bus
Tag Ctrl
TIO[0..7]
Address
Control
Control
Control
Address
Data
Address/Data
PCIBUS
ISA BUS
Universal Serial Bus
Fast
IDE
Control
Second Level
Cache
TDX
PS/2 Mouse
PLINK DATA
TXD Control
82437VX
(TVX)
KeyBoard

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Chapter 2 Main Board Installation
This PowerPro VX main board not only provides all standard equipment forclassic
personal computers, but also provides great flexibility for meeting future upgrade
demands. This chapter will introduce step by step all the standard equipment and will
also present, as completely as possible future upgrade capabilities. This main board is
able to support all IntelPentium including P54C , P55C , Cyrix 6x86, 6x86L, 6x86MX
and AMD-K5, K6 processors now on the market. (For details, see specifications in
Chapter 1.) However, we cannot guarantee that the description given in this manual on
thecircuitry of your main board will workforprocessors not listed in Chapter1. Please
be informed forfurther information about future CPU support.
This chapter is organized according the following features:
Standard externalconnectors
Jumpers and switches
Presentation and Installing of the CPU.
Installing the system memory.
Beforeproceedingwiththe installation
⚫Noteto use a power supply that is for AT since this main board is of AT form
factor.
⚫Beforeinstalling the main board or making any hardware modification, be
sure either the mechanical switch of AT power supply is turn off or the electric
power cord is unplugged to avoid any electrical damages to the hardware.
User friendlyinstructions
Our objective is to enable the novice computer user to perform the
installation by themselves. We have attempted to write this
document in a very clear, concise and descriptive manner to help
overcome any obstacles you may face during installation. Please
take time to read this manual thoroughly.