Leadtek WinFast 6300MAX/MA Pro User manual
6300MAX
MA Pro
Socket 370 Mainboard
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WinFast 6300MAX/MA Pro User’s Manual
MAX Version C
MA Pro Version A
July 2000
Table of Contents
1. Quick Setting......................................................................1
1.1 WinFast 6300MAX/MA Pro Mainboard Layout......................1
1.2 Jumper/Connector Listing......................................................1
1.3 CPU and SDRAM Clock Frequency Selection......................2
2. Introduction........................................................................3
2.1 Overview................................................................................3
2.2 Specifications.........................................................................4
2.3 Package Content...................................................................4
3. Hardware Setup .................................................................5
3.1 CPU Installation.....................................................................5
3.2 Memory Installation (DIMM1, DIMM2)...................................5
3.3 ADIMM Installation (ADIMM).................................................6
3.4 Case Signal Connector (U12) ...............................................6
3.5 Hard Disk Connector (IDE1, IDE2)........................................6
3.6 Floppy Disk Connector (FLOPPY).........................................7
3.7 RJ45 Ethernet Connector and USB Connectors (U8/LAN,
USB1, USB2).........................................................................7
3.8 Cooling Fans (JP1, JP14)......................................................7
3.9 Stereo Audio/Video In Connectors (JP15, 16, 17) ................7
3.10 PAL & NTSC System Selector (JP19)...................................7
3.11 Power Supply Connector (ATX_PWR1)................................7
3.12 Serial, Parallel and VGA Ports (LPT1, COM1, VGA) ............7
3.13 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (J20, J21).........8
3.14 Midi/Joystick, MIC, Line In, Line Out (Game Port) ................8
3.15 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KB/MS) ...................8
3.16 3D Glasses (optional) + COM2 Connector (COM2, CN3).....8
3.17 USB Connector (CN2)...........................................................8
4. BIOS Setup.........................................................................9
4.1 Main Menu.............................................................................9
4.2 Standard CMOS Features.....................................................9
4.3 Advanced BIOS Features....................................................11
4.4 Advanced Chipset Features ................................................13
4.5 Integrated Peripherals..........................................................15
4.6 Power Management Setup..................................................17
4.7 PnP/PCI Configurations.......................................................19
4.8 PC Health Status .................................................................19
4.9 X-BIOS.................................................................................20
4.10 Load Basic Defaults.............................................................20
4.11 Load Best Defaults...............................................................20
4.12 Set Supervisor/User Password............................................20
4.13 Save & Exit Setup................................................................21
4.14 Exit Without Saving..............................................................21
5. Software Setup.................................................................22
5.1 Windows 95/98 ....................................................................22
5.1.1 Gamma Correction....................................................23
5.1.2 Video Setting .............................................................23
5.1.3 3D Settings................................................................23
5.1.4 Information.................................................................24
5.2 Windows NT 4.0...................................................................25
5.2.1 Install Windows NT 4.0 with the SiS630 onboard .....25
5.2.2 Install Display Driver..................................................25
5.3 Install Audio Driver for Windows 95/98................................25
5.4 Install Ethernet Driver for Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 ...............25
Appendix A. BIOS Flash Utility................................................26
Appendix B. Technical Support...............................................26
Appendix C. Troubleshooting Flowchart................................27
Appendix D. FCC Statement....................................................28
Appendix E. Limited Warranty.................................................28
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1. Quick Setting
WinFast 6300MAX and WinFast 6300MA Pro are two nearly identical models, the only
difference is that WinFast 6300MAX supports an ADIMM slot while WinFast 6300MA Pro
does not. WinFast 6300MA Pro users should disregard all descriptions concerning ADIMM.
1.1 WinFast 6300MAX Mainboard Layout
1.2 Jumper/Connector Listing
Jumper/Connector Description
ADIMM For VGA shared memory card (WinFast ADIMM-128) or
TV, VGA and DVI card (WinFast ADIMM-DCT)
Note: WinFast 6300MA Pro does not support this connector.
AMR Audio Modem Riser
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Jumper/Connector Description
ATX_PWR1 ATX power connector
CN2 For three USB connectors
CN3 3D glasses connector (Optional)
COM2 COM2
DIMM1, DIMM2 Memory module 1, 2
FLOPPY Floppy disk
Game Port Midi/Joystick, Mic In, Line In, Line Out
IDE 1 Hard disk (Primary IDE)
IDE 2 Hard disk (Secondary IDE)
J1 SPDIF output (Option)
J20 IR connector
J21 CIR connector
JP1/CPU FAN CPU fan connector
JP14/SYS FAN System fan connector
JP15 Audio connector (CD)
JP16 Video input connector
JP17 Audio connector (AUX)
JP19 NTSC & PAL system selector. [short]: PAL [open]: NTSC
JP20 Clear CMOS data.
[1-2]: Clear CMOS data, [2-3]: Normal (Default)
KB/MS PS/2 mouse (upper), PS/2 keyboard (lower) connector
LPT1, COM1, VGA Printer, COM1, VGA connector
PCI_1, PCI_2 PCI1, PCI2 Slots
U12 PWRBTN, RESET, KEY LOCK, SPEAKER, HDD_LED,
POWER_LED, ACPI LED
U8 Ethernet (RJ45), USB1 and USB2 connectors
1.3 CPU and SDRAM Clock Frequency Selection
The CPU and SDRAM combined clock frequencies can be set at the CPU
HOST/SDRAM/PCI Clock item of X-BIOS in the BIOS Setup menu. The choices are 66/66,
66/100 (Default), 70/105, 95/95, 95/126, 96/96, 97/97, 97/129, 99/99, 99/132, 100/100,
100/133, 100/150, 105/140, 110/147, 112/112, 115/153, 120/120, 133/100, 132/132,
133/133, 138/138, 140/140, 145/145, 147/147, 150/100, 160/160, and 166/110.
The X-BIOS is a valuable feature for those over-clocking users because the X-BIOS will
intelligently judge the CPU Clock Frequency you selected in BIOS Setup. If the selected
CPU clock is too high to be acceptable, the system will hang up with black screen after
exiting BIOS Setup. At this point, turn on the system right after shutting it down will make the
system set up to its default (66/100). Then you can press “DEL” key to re-enter BIOS Setup
to select another CPU/SDRAM combination values or any other key to accept the default.
Press and hold the <INS> key until the monitor displays. This action will make the system set
up to its default (66/100) automatically.
NOTE: If you shut down your engine very quickly after booting, say “within 3~4 seconds”
after turning on the engine, the BIOS may misjudge and resulting circumstances like the above.
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2. Introduction
2.1 Overview
The WinFast 6300MAX/MA Pro - a Socket 370 Processor based Micro ATX Mainboard,
integrating with onboard AC’97 Audio and Super AGP VGA for Hardware 2D/3D
Video/Graphics Accelerators, is a high performance/cost index Desktop solution for Intel
Socket 370 Celeron, CuMine Series and other compatible CPUs.
The mainboard uses the single chipset, SiS630, provides a high performance/low cost
desktop solution for the socket 370 series CPUs based system by integrating a high
performance North Bridge, advanced hardware 2D/3D GUI engine and Super-South bridge.
In addition, SiS630 provides system-on-chip solution that complies with Easy PC Initiative
which supports Instantly Available/OnNow PC technology.
By integrating the Super UltraAGP technology and advanced 128-bit graphic display
interface, SiS630 delivers UltraAGP 4x performance and up to 1 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Furthermore, SiS630 provides powerful slice layer decoding (IDCT and Motion
Compensation) DVD accelerator to improve the DVD playback performance, in addition to
providing the standard interface for CRT monitors.
SiS630 integrates all peripheral controllers /accelerators /interfaces. SiS630 provides a total
communication solution including 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet for Office requirement. SiS630
offers AC’97 compliant interface that comprises digital audio engine with 3D-hardware
accelerator, on-chip sample rate converter, and professional wavetable along with separate
modem DMA controller. SiS630 also provides interface to Low Pin Count (LPC) operating at
33 MHz clock which is the same as PCI clock on the host, and dual USB host controller with
five USB ports that deliver better connectivity and 2 x 12Mb bandwidth.
The built-in fast PCI IDE controller supports the ATA PIO/DMA, and the Ultra DMA33/66
function that supports the data transfer rate up to 66 MB/s. It provides the separate data path
for two IDE channels that can eminently improve the performance under the multi-tasking
environment.
WinFast 6300MAX has two types of optional add-on cards for the ADIMM slot, WinFast
ADIMM-DCT and WinFast ADIMM-128. WinFast ADIMM-DCT supports with one of the
following three functions: (1) Digital Video Interface (DVI) port for a standard interface
between a personal computer and a digital flat panel monitor, (2) NTSC/PAL Video Output,
(3) Secondary CRT Monitor. WinFast ADIMM-128 supports a “Share System Memory
Architecture” that can flexibly utilize the frame buffer bandwidth up to 128bits, enhance the
system performance up to 20~25%.
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2.2 Specifications
CPU Support
!Intel Socket 370 Celeron, Pentium III
series and other Socket 370 CPUs
Chipset
!SiS 630 chipset
Super I/O chip (SiS 950) on board
!One parallel (SPP/ECP/EPP)
!Two serial (16650A) compliant
!One floppy drive connector
Integrated 128-bit 2D/3D Graphics
Accelerator
!Advanced HW acceleration for DVD
playback including MC and IDCT
!Ultra-AGP™ architecture
!Fully DirectX 6 compliant graphics
engine
!UMA architecture with 2/4/8/16/32/64MB
system memory sharable as display
memory
!Resolution up to 1920x1200
256/32K/64K/16M color @80Hz NI
!Support VESA, DDC1, DDC2B & DDC
3.0
!Driver support for Windows 95/98,
Windows NT 4.0, and Windows 2000
!WinFast ADIMM-128: Optional Extended
Graphics Memory (EGM) on ADIMM
card for 128-bit memory accessing
!WinFast ADIMM-DCT: Support SiS301
video bridge interface for dual display
NTSC/PAL TV or secondary CRT
monitor or TFT digital LCD monitor
Integrated 3D Positional Audio Controller
!64-voice polyphony wavetable
synthesizer
!DirectSound 3D accelerator for IID, IAD
and Doppler effects
!Full-duplex, independent sample rate
converter for audio recording and
playback
!AC’97 V2.1 interface for external Audio
Codec
!SoundBlaster Pro/16 compliant - driver
support for Windows 95/98, Windows NT
4.0, and Windows 2000
Integrated Ethernet
!IEEE802.3, 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX
standards
!Supports On-Now, Wake-On-LAN, PCI
power management 1.0a
!Driver support for Windows 95/98,
Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000
Modem
!AC’97 AMR/MDC HSP modem support
Integrated PC133 SDRAM Controller
!2 DIMMs up to 1GB of system memory
!Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) support
!Synchronous or asynchronous
Host/SDRAM bus frequency
!Support for Suspend-To-RAM (STR)
!Support 5 USB ports
Power Management
!ACPI 1.0, APM 1.2 compliant
!Wake-up events include power button,
hot-key, keyboard password, modem
ring, Ethernet, RTC alarm
!System sleeping states S1, S3, S5
Dual Ultra 33/66 IDE Controller
!Support up to PIO mode 4, Multi-word
DMA mode2 and Ultra DMA33/66
MB/Sec
!Bus master drivers for all well known OS
Other feature support
!2 PCI Master
!LPC 1.0 interface
!Integrated RTC w/ Y2K support
!Integrated keyboard/PS2 mouse
controller
!I2C/SMbus interface
!Meet PC’99 requirement
!Hardware monitor support
2.3 Package Content
Accessories:
!IDE cable x 1
!FDD cable x 1
!Ultra ATA 66 IDE cable
!This user’s manual
Optional Accessories:
!3D glasses connector, COM2
!3D glasses x 1
!USB module x 1
!WinFast ADIMM-DCT
!WinFast ADIMM-128
Mainboard & SCSI Software Pack CD:
!On board VGA driver (Support
Windows 95/98/NT4.0/2000)
!PC health utility for Windows 95/98
!Onboard audio driver
!Onboard LAN driver
!AWARD flash utility
!User’s manual
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3. Hardware Setup
Static-Sensitive Devices
Static-sensitive electrical discharge can damage electronic components. To prevent damage
to your system board, it is important to handle it very carefully. The following measures are
generally sufficient to protect your equipment from static discharge.
Precautions
!Use a grounded wrist strap designed for static discharge.
!Touch a grounded metal object before you remove the board from the anti-static bag.
!Handle the board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules, or gold contacts.
!When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
!Put the system board and peripherals back into their anti-static bags when not in use.
!For grounding purposes, be sure your computer system’s chassis provides excellent
conductive contact between its power supply, case, the mounting fasteners, and the
system board.
Unpacking
The system board is shipped in anti-static packaging to avoid static damage. When
unpacking the board, be sure the person handling the board is static-protected.
3.1 CPU Installation
NOTE: When handling the processor package, avoid placing direct pressure on the label
area of the fan.
Heat Sink
Please follow the instructions that came with your processor or heat sink to attach a heat sink
to the processor, and also make sure a good contact is made between the CPU chip and the
heat sink.
Processor
You are now ready to install the processor.
Your mainboard has a 370-pin, PPGA type
socket, which supports 370-pin (not SEPP
type) Celeron/CuMine processors. Lift the
lever on the PPGA socket and install with
the notched corner of the processor oriented
with pin 1. Fully seat the processor into the
socket and then close the lever.
You should install the processor to the mainboard first, then install the mainboard in the
chassis, then the memory and add-on cards, and finally the cables and drivers. Please follow
the installation procedures in the order that will eliminate the common problems during the
system installation.
NOTE: Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing
or changing any hardware components.
3.2 Memory Installation (DIMM1, DIMM2)
The mainboard provides two 168-pin DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) slots, DIMM1
and DIMM2. You can use SDRAM from 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 to 512MB per DIMM slot, or
you can use VCM from 32, 64, and 128MB.
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IF you use 100Mhz CPU Bus/SDRAM bus synchronous frequency, you must use the
qualified SDRAM that meets PC-100 specifications.
IF you use 133Mhz CPU Bus/SDRAM bus synchronous frequency, you must use the
qualified SDRAM that meets PC-133 specifications.
DIMM Installation Procedures
The DIMM slot has two keys marked “VOLT” and “DRAM”,
making the module only fit in one direction. Note that the
module must be a 3.3V unbuffered DIMM.
Step 1: Insert the module vertically into the DIMM socket
and push it in.
Step 2: The plastic clip at the side of the DIMM socket will automatically close.
3.3 ADIMM Installation (For WinFast 6300MAX only)
Step 1: Position the optional card (WinFast ADIMM-128, WinFast ADIMM-DCT) over the
ADIMM slot and insert one end of the board into the slot first.
Step 2: Firmly but gently press the bus connector on the bottom of the card into the slot.
Make sure the metal contacts on the bottom of the host adapter are securely
seated in the slot.
Step 3: For ADIMM-DCT, anchor the card’s mounting bracket to the computer chassis and
have it fastened with screws.
3.4 Case Signal Connector (U12)
!Pins [1 & 2] PW-BTN: Allows connecting to a push
the power button on the system’s case.
!Pins [4 & 5] RESET: Connects to the reset button on
the system’s case. The reset button is used to “cold-
boot” the system without actually turning off the power,
reducing wear and tear on the power supply. Avoid
rebooting the system when the HDD LED is blinking.
!Pins [7-10] SPEAKER: Connects to the speaker on
the system’s case.
!Pins [12 & 13] IDE1 and [25 & 26] IDE2: IDE1/IDE2 hard disk LED shows the activity
of a hard disk drive. Avoid turning the power off while the HDD LED is lit.
!Pins [14-16] PWR-LED: Power LED. It is always lighted after the system power is on.
!Pins [17 & 18] KLOCK: Keyboard lock switch lead. It connects to the case-mounted
keylock switch. Allowing you to disable the keyboard function for security purpose.
!Pins [20-22] ACPI-LED: For ACPI LED connection on the case.
3.5 Hard Disk Connector (IDE1, IDE2)
The on-board Enhanced IDE controller can support up to 4 IDE hard drives or other ATAPI
devices, such as CD-ROMs. This controller, as with all Enhanced IDE controllers, consists of
both Primary (IDE 1) and Secondary (IDE 2) ports. Each port has an associated connector
and cable, which can support up to 2 ATAPI devices each.
All IDE devices have jumpers, which allow the user to configure the device as either “Master”
or “Slave”. A Master device is one that is ALONE on the IDE cable, whereas a Slave device
is installed as a SECOND device on the same cable. Keep in mind that the Master device will
PW-BTN
PWR-LED
RESET
KLOCK
ACPI-LED SPEAKER
IDE1IDE2
U12
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appear before the Slave device in the CMOS Setup, as well as the Operating System
software. *Refer to the device documentation for jumper settings.
The Secondary IDE port can be used for up to 2 additional ATAPI devices. Normally it’s
recommended that you connect your first hard drive to the Primary port, and the first CD-
ROM to the Secondary.
Make sure to align the RED stripe on the ribbon cable with Pin-1 on the mainboard IDE
connector. On most hard drives and CD-ROMs, the RED stripe should be oriented towards
the power connector of the device.
When using Ultra ATA 66 IDE cable,
the black color connector on the
cable is for Master drive, gray for
Slave drive, and blue for connecting
onboard IDE port.
3.6 Floppy Disk Connector (FLOPPY)
The on-board floppy controller supports 2 floppy disk drives. Make sure the RED stripe on
the ribbon cable is oriented towards Pin-1. Notice the “twist” between the sets of connectors
on the floppy cable. The floppy drive “A” position is at the END of the cable, whereas floppy
drive “B” is hooked to one of the connectors on the other side of the twist.
3.7 RJ45 Ethernet Connector and USB Connectors
(U8/LAN, USB1, USB2)
U8/LAN is for RJ45 type LAN connector. USB1 and USB2 are for peripheral devices
connectors.
3.8 Cooling Fans (JP1, JP14)
SYS FAN and CPU FAN are small 3-pin Header Connectors that provide 12-Volt power for
CPU and System cooling fans. Plug in the fan cable to the connector.
3.9 Stereo Audio/Video In Connectors (JP15, 16, 17)
JP15 allows you to receive stereo audio input from an internal CDROM drive, JP17 for other
auxiliary audio source and JP16 for video input.
3.10 PAL & NTSC System Selector (JP19)
JP19 allows you to choose the TV system between PAL and NTSC. Short
position for PAL, and open for NTSC.
3.11 Power Supply Connector (ATX_PWR1)
This mainboard features an ATX-style Power Supply Connector. This
connector is keyed to prevent connection in the wrong direction. Line up
the locking mechanism on the connector from the Power Supply with the
tab on the mainboard connector. Press down until the two connectors are
locked.
3.12 Serial, Parallel and VGA Ports (LPT1, COM1, VGA)
A 25-pin D-Sub header is provided on the back panel for a multi-mode bi-directional parallel
port. One 9-pin D-Sub headers is provided on the back panel for Serial port COM1. One
VGA port is also provided.
ATX_PWR1
5V
5V
-5V
GND
GND
GND
PW-ON
GND
-12V
3.3V
12V
5VSB
PW-OK
GND
5V
GND
5V
GND
3.3V
3.3V
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3.13 IrDA-Compliant Infrared Module Connector (J20, J21)
The IrDA connector bracket hooks directly to this connector on the mainboard. This
connector provides support for the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared
module. J20 is for IR and J21 is for CIR (Consumer IR).
3.14 Midi/Joystick, MIC, Line In, Line Out (Game Port)
!Midi/Joystick: Allow you to connect game joystick or game pad for playing games or
connect Midi devices for playing or editing audio.
!Mic: Allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice.
!Line In: Allows tape players or other audio sources to be recorded by your computer or
played through the Line Out.
!Line Out: Can be connected to headphones or speakers with amplifier.
3.15 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector (KB/MS)
These two connectors are located on the back panel of the mainboard.
3.16 3D Glasses (optional) + COM2 Connector (COM2, CN3)
These two connectors are used for connecting serial port COM2 and CN3 (for 3D glasses).
3D Glasses + COM2
Connector:
!3D glasses connection
Providing two 3D glasses
connection socket for two
persons to use
simultaneously.
COM2 connector only:
3.17 USB Connector (CN2)
Connecting a three-USB-connector on the back panel.
1
COM2
CN3
Connected to
COM2 on Mainboar
d
Connected to
onMainboardCN3
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4. BIOS Setup
To enter the Award BIOS program's main menu:
!Turn on or reboot the system.
!After the diagnostic checks, press the [Del] key to enter the Award BIOS Setup Utility.
To select items:
!Use the arrow keys to move to previous or next item.
To modify selected items:
!Use the [Up]/[Down] key to modify values within the selected fields.
4.1 Main Menu
Once you enter the AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility, a Main Menu appears on the screen.
The Main Menu allows you to select the items. Press "Enter" key to the submenu.
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software
!Standard CMOS Features
!Advanced BIOS Features
!Advanced Chipset Features
!Integrated Peripherals
!Power Management Setup
!PnP/PCI Configurations
!PC Health Status
!<<< X-BIOS >>>
Load Basic Defaults
Load Best Defaults
Set Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Esc : Quit F9: Menu in BIOS : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
TimeDateHard Disk Type…
4.2 Standard CMOS Features
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Item HelpDate (mm:dd:yy) : Tue, Jul 25 2000
Time (hh:mm:ss) : 00 : 00 : 00
IDE Primary Master Press Enter None
IDE Primary Slave Press Enter None
IDE Secondary Master Press Enter None
IDE Secondary Slave Press Enter None
Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in
Drive B None
Video EGA/VGA
Halt On All,But Keyboard
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 130048K
Total Memory 131072K
Menu Level !
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit
F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Basic Defaults F7:Best Defaults
Date [mm:dd:yy]
This item indicates the current date information. If you are running a Windows OS, this item
is automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date.
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Time [hh:mm:ss]
The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated based on the 24-hour
military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.
IDE Primary Master/Primary Slave/Secondary Master/Secondary Slave
After pressing [Enter], a menu window appears as shown below:
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software
IDE Primary Master
Item HelpIDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter
IDE Primary Master Auto
Access Mode Auto
Capacitor
Cylinder
Head
Precomp
Landing Zone
Sector
Menu Level !
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit
F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Basic Defaults F7:Best Defaults
The BIOS supports up to four IDE drives. This section does not show information about other
IDE devices or hard drive types, such as the CD-ROM and the SCSI drives.
IDE HDD Auto-Detection
The “IDE HDD Auto-Detection” utility is a very useful tool especially when you do not know
the type of hard disk you are using. You can use this utility to detect the hard disk size ,
model, and type automatically during POST.
The AwardBIOS supports 3 HDD modes: NORMAL, LBA and LARGE mode. The Generic
access mode, neither BIOS nor IDE controller, will make transformations during accessing.
NOTE: There must be some software involved to support LBA or LARGE mode of HDDs.
All the software needed is located in the Award HDD Service Routine (INT 13h). It may fail to
access a HDD with LBA (LARGE) mode selected if you are running under an Operating
System, which replaces the whole INT 13h. UNIX operating system does not support either
LBA or LARGE, and must utilize the Standard mode. UNIXcansupportdriveslargerthan 528MB.
AUTO Mode: The BIOS can automatically detect the specifications and optimal operating
mode of almost all IDE drives. When you select type Auto for a hard drive, the BIOS detects
its specifications during POST, every time the system boots.
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU SELECT THE TYPE AUTO FOR ALL DRIVES.
Drive A /Drive B [1.44M, 3.5 in / None]
Select the correct specifications for the diskette drive(s) installed on your computer.
Video [EGA/VGA]
Select the type of primary video subsystem on your computer. The BIOS usually detects the
correct video type automatically, and also supports a secondary video subsystem that
cannot be selected in Setup.
Halt On [All, But Keyboard]
During the power-on self test (POST), the system stops if the BIOS detects a hardware error.
Select which kind of errors in the POST are sufficient to halt the system.
!All, But Keyboard:
Post does not stop for the keyboard error, but stops for all other errors.
!All, But Diskette:
Post does not stop for the diskette drives error, but stops for all other errors.
!All, But Disk/Key:
Post does not stop for the keyboard/disk error, but stops for all other errors.
!All Errors:
If the BIOS detects any non-fatal error, POST stops and prompts you to take
corrective action.
!No Errors:
Post does not stop for any error.
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Memory
You can not change any value in the Memory fields that are only for your information. The
fields show the total installed random access memory (RAM) and amounts allocated to base
memory, extended memory, and other (high) memory.
RAM is the computer’s working memory, where the computer stores programs and data
currently being used, so they are accessible to CPU.
!Base Memory: Typically 640 KB. Also called conventional memory. The DOS operating
system and conventional applications use this area.
!Extended Memory: Over the 1MB boundary.
!Total Memory: Total memory available from the system.
4.3 Advanced BIOS Features
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software
Advanced BIOS Features Item HelpAnti-Virus Protection Enabled
CPU Internal Cache Enabled
External Cache Enabled
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Enabled
Pentium III Serial Number Enabled
Quick Power On Self Test Enabled
First Boot Device HDD-0
Second Boot Device Floppy
Third Boot Device SCSI
Boot Other Device Enabled
Swap Floppy Drive Disabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled
Boot Up NumLock Status On
Gate A20 Option Fast
Typematic Rate Setting Enabled
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
Security Option Setup
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB Non-OS2
Report No FDD For WIN 95 No
Video BIOS Shadow Enabled
Menu Level !
Enabled copies Video
BIOS to shadow RAM
Improves performance
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit
F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Basic Defaults F7:Best Defaults
Anti-Virus Protection [Enabled]
The AwardBIOS will monitor the boot sector to see if there is virus. If virus is found, the BIOS
will halt on the system and appears the following warning message.
! PBVA WARNING !
Paragon Boot Virus analyzer has
detected virus activity on hard disk.
We recommend you to press:
[Enter] Boot from clean disk
[C] Continue Boot
NOTE: When enabling this item, the monitoring boot sector virus only happens at the
booting period. After entering the system, this function is disabled automatically. So you can
run any kind of program, such as many disk diagnostic programs, which attempts to access
boot sectors or the partition table of hard disk drive when it is running.
CPU Internal Cache/External Cache [Enabled]
Cache memory is additional memory that is much faster than conventional DRAM (system
memory). When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from the
main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster access by the CPU.
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CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking [Enabled]
Controls the ECC (Error Checking and Correcting) capability in the CPU level 2 cache.
Pentium III Serial Number [Enabled]
Controls the serial number of Pentium III CPU to be detected by Intel Corp.
Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled]
Select Enabled to reduce the amount of time required to run the POST. A quick POST skips
certain steps. We recommend that you normally disable quick POST. Better to find a
problem during POST than lose data during your work.
First/Second/Third Boot Device, Boot Other Device [HDD-0/Floppy/SCSI, Enabled]
This category determines which drive to be searched first, second or third for the disk
operating system (i.e. DOS). You can use these settings to select your Priority Boot Up
drives for Floppy drive A, IDE Hard Disk Drive C, D, E, F, or SCSI.
Swap Floppy Drive [Disabled]
This field is effective only in system with two floppy drives. This item allows you to determine
whether to enable the swap floppy drive or not (i.e. physical floppy disk A assigned to logical
drive B or physical drive B to logical drive A).
Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled]
During the “POST” process, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80
tracks. 360K-type is 40 tracks. 760K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks. Few modern PCs
have 40-track floppy drives, we recommend that you set this field to “Disabled” to save time.
Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
This field allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. “On”: keypad is
number keys after boot up. “Off”: keypad is arrow keys after boot up.
Gate A20 Option [Fast]
This item defines how the system handles legacy software that was written for an earlier
generation of processors.
Typematic Rate Setting [Enabled]
When this item is set disabled, keep holding down a key on the keyboard will let the system
to use the default typematic rate delay of 250 msec, and typematic rate of 6 chars/sec to
input repeatedly. When enabled, you can adjust both settings. You can use this feature to
accelerate cursor movement with the arrow keys.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) [6]
When “Typematic Rate Setting” is enabled, its selections allow you to select the rate at which
character repeats when you hold down a key.
Typematic Delay (Msec) [250]
When “Typematic Rate Setting” is enabled, its selections allow you to select the delay before
key strokes begin to repeat.
Security Option [Setup]
If you have set a password at USER PASSWORD option in main menu, select whether the
password is required every time the System boots, or only when you enter Setup.
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2]
Choose OS2 when you are using OS/2 and SDRAM size greater than 64 MB. Choose Non-
OS2 for other operating systems.
Report No FDD for WIN95 [No]
Select “Yes” to release IRQ6 when the system contains no floppy drive, for compatibility with
Windows 95 logo certification. In the Integrated Peripherals screen, select Disabled for the
Onboard FDC Controller field. You should select “Yes” if your operating system is Windows
95 and without a floppy disk equipped in your computer.
Video BIOS Shadow [Enabled]
Enabled: the contents of the video ROM is copied from ROM to RAM for faster execution.
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4.4 Advanced Chipset Features
This section allows you to configure the system based on the specific features of the
installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory
resources, such as DRAM and the external cache. It also coordinates communications
between the conventional ISA bus and the PCI bus. It must be stated that these items should
never need to be altered. The default settings have been chosen because they provide the
best operating conditions for your system. The only time you might consider making any
changes would be if you discovered that data was being lost while using your system.
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software
Advanced Chipset Features
Item HelpAuto Configuration Auto
SDRAM RAS Active Time 6T
SDRAM RAS Precharg Time 4T
RAS to CAS Delay 2T
SDRAM Background Command Normal
LD-Off RD/WR Cycles Delay 1T
Write Recovery Time 2T
VCM REF To ACT/REF Delay 10T
VCM ACT - ACT/REF Delay 9T
Early CKE Delay 1T Cntrl Normal
Early CKE Delay Adjust 2ns
!Advanced RAM MODULE Ctl Press Enter
Mem Command Output Time Delay 1T
SDRAM/VCM CAS Latency 3T
System BIOS Cacheable Enabled
Video RAM Cacheable Enabled
Memory Hole at 15M-16M Disabled
AGP Aperture Size 64MB
Graphic Window WR Combin Enabled
Concurrent function(MEM) Enabled
Concurrent function(PCI) Enabled
CPU Pipeline Control Enabled
PCI Delay Transaction Enabled
Memory Parity Check Enabled
Menu Level !
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:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit
F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Basic Defaults F7:Best Defaults
Auto Configuration [Auto]
Auto Configuration selects predetermined optimal values of chipset parameters. When
“Disabled”, chipset parameters revert to setup information stored in CMOS. Many fields in
this screen are not available when Auto Configuration is “Enabled”.
SDRAM RAS Active Time [6T]
The SDRAM ACT to PRE command period.
SDRAM RAS Precharg Time [4T]
The precharge time is the number of cycles it takes for the RAS to accumulate its charge
before SDRAM refreshes. If insufficient time is allowed, refresh may be incomplete and the
SDRAM may fail to retain data.
RAS to CAS Delay [2T]
This item allows you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (Raw Address
Strobe) to CAS (Column Address Strobe).
SDRAM Background Command [Normal]
When set to “Delay 1T”, background commands are issued 1 clock behind memory address
(MA). When set to “Normal”, background command and MA are issued at the same time.
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LD-Off RD/WR Cycles [Delay 1T]
When set to “Delay 1T”, memory read/write command is issued 1 clock behind memory
address (MA). When set to “Normal”, both of them are issued at the same time.
Write Recovery Time [2T]
The period of Date-in to pre-command.
VCM REF To ACT/REF Delay [10T]
The period of VCM REF to REF/ACT command.
VCM ACT - ACT/REF Delay [9T]
The period of VCM ACT to ACT/REF command.
Early CKE Delay 1T Cntrl [Normal]
When enabled, CKE is driven out from flip-flop. It is used when system operates under low
frequency and CKE delay adjustment method defined in Bits[3:1] can not meet setup time
and hold time requirement.
Early CKE Delay Adjust [2ns]
To control the timing for CKE. Various delay options are provided to ensure that CKE can
meet SDRAM setup time and hold time specification when CKE is driven out.
Advanced RAM MODULE Ctl [Press Enter]
In some special cases of the DRAM module, the DRAM timing should set to the best values
for your system by your own. We suggest fine tuning by ±1ns each time. For example:
TheDRAM "Mitac 0112RU25641" timing values are 2.5ns, 2ns, 2ns, and 1ns.
Mem Command Output Time [Delay 1T]
This bit is used to control the timing to drive memory command onto memory bus. When
heavy loading memory is used, signal propagation delay may be more than 1 clock. In this
case, enabling this bit will force all memory command delay 1 clock except self refresh
command and the reference clocks are adjustable clocks defined in regular 8Ch and 8Dh.
SDRAM/VCM CAS Latency [3T]
When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on
the DRAM timing. Do not reset this field from the default value specified by the system designer.
System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled]
Select Enabled to allow caching the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh to enhance the
performance. The system error may occur if any program writes to this memory area.
Video RAM Cacheable [Enabled]
Select Enabled to allow caching the video memory (RAM) at A0000h-AFFFFh to enhance
the performance. The memory access error may occur if any program writes to this area.
Memory Hole at 15M-16M [Disabled]
This item can be used to reserve memory space for some ISA expansion cards that require it.
AGP Aperture Size [64MB]
Select the size of the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) aperture. The aperture is a portion of
the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. Go to www.
agpforum.org for more information on AGP.
Graphic Window WR Combin [Enabled]
Select this item to enable or disable CPU support for WR Combin feature.
Concurrent function (MEM / PCI) [Enabled / Enabled]
Enable or Disable Memory/PCI bus utilization optimized.
CPU Pipeline Control [Enabled]
This item is set a timing parameter for CPU access.
PCI Delay Transaction [Enabled]
If the chipset of your mainboard has an embedded 32-bit write buffer to support delay
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transaction cycles, you can enable this item to provide compliance with PCI Ver. 2.1.
Memory Parity Check [Enabled]
Select Enabled if the DRAM chips in your system support parity.
4.5 Integrated Peripherals
This Menu Setup allows you to configure your IDE, USB keyboard, Floppy Drive, Parallel
Port, Serial Port, and IR function.
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software
Integrated Peripherals
Item helpInternal PCI/IDE Both
IDE Primary Master PIO Auto
IDE Primary Slave PIO Auto
IDE Secondary Master PIO Auto
IDE Secondary Slave PIO Auto
Primary Master UltraDMA Auto
Primary Slave UltraDMA Auto
Secondary MasterUltraDMA Auto
Secondary Slave UltraDMA Auto
IDE Burst Mode Enabled
SIS-7018 AC97 AUDIO Enabled
SIS-7013 S/W Modem Enabled
SIS-900 10/100M ETHERNET Enabled
SIS-900 MAC Address Input Press Enter
USB Controller Enabled
USB Keyboard Support Disabled
IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled
Onboard FDC Controller Enabled
Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4
Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3
UART Mode Select Normal
UR2 Duplex Mode Half
Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7
Parallel Port Mode SPP
ECP Mode Use DMA 3
Game Port Address 201
Midi Port Address 330
Midi Port IRQ 10
Init Display First PCI Slot
System Share Memory Size 16 MB
Extend Graphics Memory
Menu Level !
:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit
F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Basic Defaults F7:Best Defaults
Internal PCI/IDE [Both]
The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface that supports two IDE channels: Primary (IRQ 14)
and Secondary (IRQ 15). Each channel supports two IDE devices, so the system is capable
of supporting a total of four IDE devices.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO [Auto]
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of
the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide
successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the
best mode for each device.
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Primary Master/Slave Secondary Master/Slave UltraDMA [Auto]
Ultra DMA/33 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive supports it and the
operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third-party IDE bus
master driver). If your hard drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA/33,
select Auto to enable BIOS support.
IDE Burst Mode [Enabled]
Choose enabled to reduce latency between each drive read/write cycle. It may cause
instability in IDE subsystems that cannot support such fast performance. If you are getting
disk drive errors, set this value to Disabled. This field does not appear when the Internal
PCI/IDE field is Disabled.
SIS-7018 AC97 AUDIO [Enabled]
To enable or disable the onboard Audio Codec.
SIS-7013 S/W Modem [Enabled]
To enable or disable the onboard Modem Codec.
SIS-900 10/100M ETHERNET [Enabled]
To enable or disable the onboard Ethernet.
SIS-900 MAC Address Input [Press Enter] <For WinFast 6300MA Pro Only>
Please put in the MAC address ID that is printed on the label of the mainboard. If the MAC
address ID is out of range and an error message appears “ MAC address in APC and
EEPROM Failed”, you will have to enter the correct MAC address ID referring to the label on
the mainboard.
NOTE: Every MAC address ID is unique. Two Ethernet users sharing the same MAC
address ID will not be able to connect with the Ethernet. It is important to use the MAC
address ID given by the label on the mainboard.
Warning: Do not clear “CMOS” after refreshing system BIOS unless you have restarted
the computer. If you clear “CMOS” and do not reboot your system after refreshing system
BIOS, permanent loss of the MAC address will result and you will have to recover it from a
label on the mainboard.
USB Controller [Enabled]
Enable the system Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller when you have USB peripherals.
USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]
Choose “Enabled” if you use USB Keyboard.
IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled]
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write. If
your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for automatic
detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support.
Onboard FDC Controller [Enabled]
This should be enabled if your system has a floppy disk drive (FDD) installed. When you add
an additional higher performance controller this item should be set to Disabled.
Onboard Serial Port 1/Port 2 [3F8/IRQ4; 2F8/IRQ3]
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports.
UART Mode Select [Normal]
Select an infrared port mode - Normal, Askir and IrDA.
UR2 Duplex Mode [Half]
Choose an infrared mode in full duplex or half duplex.
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Determine the I/O address to access onboard parallel port controller.
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