PC Partner 35880101 Use and care manual

1
Electronic Emission Notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device,pursuanttoPart15ofFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with instructions contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio and television 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:
- REORIENTORRELOCATETHERECEIVINGANTENNA
- INCREASETHESEPARATIONBETWEENTHEEQUIPMENTANDTHERECEIVER
- CONNECTTHEEQUIPMENTINTOANOUTLETONACIRCUITDIFFERENTFROM
THATOFTHERECEIVER
- CONSULTTHEDEALERORANEXPERIENCEDAUDIO/TELEVISIONTECHNICIAN
NOTE: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B
requirements, or using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result
in harmful interference to radio or television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is
necessary to use shielded I/O cables.
Copyright
This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be copied or
reproduced by any means.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility for errors
or omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the
information contained herein.
Trademarks
All brand names, logos and registered trademarks mentioned are property of their respective owners.

2
Technical Reference Booklet
Table of Contents
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION .............................................................. 3
Key Features ............................................................................................... 3
Motherboard Layout (Model Code No. - 35880101) ................................... 5
Jumper Settings .......................................................................................... 6
JP5, JP6, JP7 - CPU Type Selection...................................................... 6
JP2 - Auto CPU Core-Voltage Selection................................................ 6
JP4 - CMOS Clear.................................................................................. 6
JP8, JP15 - PNP BIOS Program Voltage ............................................... 6
Memory Configuration ................................................................................. 7
Installation ................................................................................................... 8
Installing the Retention Mechanism...................................................... 8
Installing the Processor ........................................................................ 8
Installing the Spacer.............................................................................. 9
Installing a DRAM Module ..................................................................... 9
BIOS SETUP ............................................................................................... 1 0
Starting Setup .............................................................................................. 10
Main Menu ................................................................................................... 10
Standard CMOS Setup ................................................................................ 12
Advanced CMOS Setup ............................................................................... 13
Advanced Chipset Setup ............................................................................. 13
Power Management Setup.......................................................................... 13
PCI / Plug and Play Setup ........................................................................... 13
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup ..................................................................... 14
Peripheral Setup ......................................................................................... 14
Change Supervisor/User Password........................................................... 14
Flash Update Procedure ............................................................................. 15

3
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
The Pentium® II motherboard is based on the Intel® 82440LX Chipset. The
chipset is a highly integrated solution for a cost-effective and compact
motherboard. The motherboard supports 3.3V EDO and SDRAM. Features
on-board include super-I/O, Ultra DMA33, PCI bus master IDE, AGP Ver 1.0,
PCI Ver 2.1 compliant, USB, VRM 8.1 compliant, ECC, LM79/75 System
monitoring (optional).
Key Features
Processor
• Full support for the Intel®
Pentium II processors using Slot 1connector.
• Supports 60 and 66MHz bus speed including all Pentium® II processors
operating from 200MHz to 333MHz.
VRM (Voltage Regulator Modules) on Board
• Flexible motherboard design with on-board VRM 8.1, easy to upgrade
with Intel’s future overdrive processors.
Cache
Processor built-in L2 cache (Tag RAM and 2 or 4 BSRAMs for 256KB or
512K).
System Memory
• Up to 384MB (SDRAM) or 768MB (EDO).
• A total of three 168-pin DIMM sockets(3.3V EDO/Synchronous DRAM).
• Supports 3.3V Extended Data Output (EDO) DRAM at 50 and 60ns
speed and Synchronous DRAM up to 66MHz.
Memory Organization
Three 168-pin DIMM Sockets
• Supports single-densityDIMMs of1MB, 2MB,4MB, 8MB and 16MB depth
(x64 or 72).
• Supports double-density DIMMs of 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB and 32MB
depth (x64 or 72).
• Supports Error Checking Correction (ECC) using parity DRAM modules.
• Banks of different DRAM types depths can be mixed.
On-Board I/O
• TwoPCIfastIDE portssupportingup to4ATA2,UltraDMA 33IDEdevices.
• Supports Bus Master IDE, PIO mode 4 (up to 22M bytes/sec) and Ultra
DMA 33 (up to 33M bytes/sec) transfer.
• One ECP/EPP parallel port (via a header).
• Two 16550-compatible UART serial ports (via a header).
• One floppy port supporting two FDDs of 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB
and 2.88MB formated capacity.
• Two USB ports (via a header).
• PS/2 keyboard port (factory option for PS/2 Type).
Hardware Setup

4
Technical Reference Booklet
• PS/2 mouse port (via a header).
• Infrared (IrDA) support (via a header).
System BIOS
• 1MB or 2MB flash BIOS supporting PnP, APM, ATAPI, ACPI and
Windows® 95.
• Jumper selection for 5V or 12V flash memory voltage.
• Auto detects and supports LBA hard disks with formatted capacities
over 8.4GB.
• Easily upgradable by end-user.
Plug-and-Play
• Supports plug-and-play specification 1.1.
• Plug-and-play for DOS, Windows® 3.X as well as Windows® 95.
• Fully steerable PCI interrupts.
Power Management
• SupportsSMM, APM andACPI.
• Break switch for instant suspend/resume on system operation.
• Energy star “Green PC” compliant.
• Supports ATX power supply by optional transfer wire.
Expansion Slots
• 1AGP slot (Ver. 1.0, 1 x / 2 x mode supported).
•4 PCI bus master slots (Rev. 2.1 compliant, with 1 PCI slot sharing with
1 ISA slot).
• 3 ISA slots (1 ISA slot sharing with 1 PCI slot).
PC97
• PC97 ready.
System monitoring (optional)
• LM79/75 hardware monitoring Circuitry is supported, provides voltages,
temperatued, fan speeds, etc. monitoring.

5
Hardware Setup
Motherboard Layout (Model Code No. - 35880101)
The following diagrams show the relative positions of the jumpers, connectors,
major components and banks on the motherboard.

6
Technical Reference Booklet
Jumper Settings
This chapter explains how to configure the motherboard’s hardware. Before
using your computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set
correctly. Refer to this chapter whenever in doubt.
JP5, JP6, JP7 - CPU Type Selection
CPU Type and Speed JP5 JP7
JP6
Pentium II - 200MHz
Pentium II - 233MHz
Pentium II - 266MHz
Pentium II - 300MHz
Pentium II - 333MHz
JP2 - AUTO CPU Core-Voltage Selection (All open)
JP4 - CMOS Clear
JP4 Selection
2-3 CMOS Clear
1-2 Normal (default)
JP8, JP15 - PNP BIOS Program Voltage
JP8&JP15 are pre-installed in the factory. They should NOT be altered by
the users.
JP15
JP8
JP12 JP4
JP2
JP7
JP5
JP6
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2

7
Memory Configuration
You can install up to 384MB(SDRAM) or 768MB(EDO) of memory in the
motherboard DIMM sockets. The board has DIMM sockets arranged as banks
0, 1 and 2. You can install DIMMs in any of the four banks, and use different size
DIMMs in different banks. The BIOS detects the size and type of installed
memory.
To install DIMMs,
1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the
computer.
2. Remove the computer cover and locate the DIMM sockets.
3. Holding the DIMM by the edges, remove it from its antistatic package.
4. Make sure the clips at either end of the socket are pushed away from the
socket.
5. Position the DIMM above the socket. Align the two small notches in the
bottom edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket.
6. Insert the bottom edge of the DIMM into the socket.
7. When the DIMM is seated, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the
retaining clips at the ends of the socket snap into place. Make sure the
clips are firmly in place.
8. Replace the computer cover.
9. If you installed a DIMM with ECC memory, start the computer and use the
ECC Configuration feature in Setup to enable the use of ECC.
Hardware Setup
Clip
Clip DIMM
DIMM Socket
Notch

8
Technical Reference Booklet
Instalation
Installing the Retention Mechanism
To install the retention mechanism, follow these steps:
1. Locate Slot 1 and the four attachment studs on the motherboard.
2. To position the mechanism, orient it as shown in figure. The tab on the
connector fits into a notch in the base of the mechanism. When properly
seated, the base of the mechanism is flush with the motherboard.
3. Finger tighten all four captive nuts to make sure they start correctly on the
threads of the attachment studs.
4. To secure the mechanism, tighten the captive nuts.
Installing the Processor
To install the processor, follow these steps:
1. Insert the processor in the retention mechanism.
2. Press down on the processor until it is firmly seated in the Slot 1 connector
and the latches on the processor lock into place.
3. Slide the top heatsink support bar onto the retaining pins of the support’s
base as shown in figure.
Setting the Processor Speed
After you install the processor and install the motherboard, set the processor
speed by jumpers. Change any jumper settings as detailed in the manual.
Slot1
Captive Nuts
Studs
Tab
Retention Mechanism
Latches
RetainingPins
Retention
Mechanism
Support Bar

9
Installing the Spacer
When installing the motherboard remember to insert the SPACER at the corner
near the DIMM sockets to provide better support for future DRAM modules.
Installing a DRAM Module
To install a DRAM module,
• Determine the desired amount of memory and acquire the necessary DRAM
modules.
• Note that a DRAM module has a polarity notch at one end so that it fits
into a socket only one way. Hold the module by the edges. Do not touch
the shiny contacts.
• Align the DRAM module edge connector with the slot at the center of the
socket.
• Position the DRAM module to the left of the socket and press the DRAM
module edge connector firmly into the socket.
If you have misaligned or only partially seated the module, remove the
DRAM module gently and reinstall it.
Motherboard
Spacer DIMMSocket
Hardware Setup

10
Technical Reference Booklet
BIOSSETUP
This chapter discusses Setup Program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup
Program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This special
information is then stored in battery-backed RAM, which retains the setup
information when the power is turned off.
Starting Setup
The BIOS is immediately activated when you turn on the computer. The BIOS
reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the process
of checking out the system and configuring it. When it finishes, the BIOS will
seek an operating system on one of the disks and then launch and turn control
over to the operating system .
While the BIOS is in control, the Setup Program can be activated :
1. By pressing <Del> immediately after switching the system on, or
2. By pressing the <Del> key when the following message appears briefly at
the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test )
Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP
If the message disappears before you can respond and you still wish to enter
Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the
“RESET” button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously
pressing the <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. If you do not press the keys at
the correct time and the system does not reset, an error message will be
displayed and you will again be asked to ...
PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE
In Case of Problems
If, after making and saving system changes with the Setup Program, you
discover that your computer does not reset, use the BIOS defaults to override
the CMOS settings.
Main Menu
Once you enter the BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the
screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from various setup functions and
two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press
<Enter> to accept and enter the sub-menu.

11
(Note : The figures of BIOS Setup Menu included here only show a typical
case, and may not be exactly the same as the one on your unit.)
Note that a brief description of each highlighted item will appear at the bottom of the screen.
Standard CMOS Setup For Changing time, date, hard disk type, etc.
Advanced CMOS Setup For Configuring system options.
Advanced Chipset Setup For Configuring chipset features.
Power Management Setup For Configuring Power Management features.
PCI/Plug and Play Setup For Configuring PCI/Plug&Play features.
Peripheral Setup For Configuring peripheral features.
CPU configuration Setup For Configuring CPU configuration features.
Auto-Detect Hard Disks For auto-detecting all hard disk parameters.
Change User/Supervisor Changes, sets, or disables password. It allows you to
Password limit access to the system and Setup Program.
Auto Configuration LoadConfigurationsettingsgivingthehighestperformance.
with Optional Settings
Auto Configuration Load fail safe Configuration settings.
with Fail Safe Settings
Save Settings and Exit Writes the Current settings to COMS and exits.
Exit Without Setting Exits without saving the current settings.
BIOSSetup

12
Technical Reference Booklet
Standard CMOS Setup
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Each category
includes, one or more setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use
the <PgUp> or <PgDn> key to select the desired value in each item.
(Note : The figures of BIOS Setup Menu included here only show a typical
case, and may not be exactly the same as the one on your unit.)
Date The date format is <day-of-the-week>. <day> <year>.
Time Thetimeformatis<hour><Minute><second>displayedin24-hourmilitary-
time clock. For example, 1 p. m. is displayed as 13:00:00.
Floppy Drive A: / This category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or
Floppy Drive B : drive B that has been installed in the computer.
Pri Master/ These categories identify the types of the two channels that have
Pri Slave/ been installed in the computer. There are 46 predefined types and
Sec Master/ four user definable types in BIOS. Type 1 to Type 46 are predefined.
Sec Slave Type “user” is user-definable.
Press PgUp or PgDn to select a numbered hard disk type or type he
number and press <Enter>. Note that the specification of your drive must
match with those of the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if your enter improper information for this category. If your
hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can select Type
“User” to define your own drive type manually.
If you select Type “User”, you will need to know the information listed
below. Enter the information directly from the keyboard and press
<Enter>. This information should be included in the documentation
from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.
If the controller of the HDD interface is ESDI, the selection shall be
“Type1”.

13
If the controller of the HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be
“NotInstalled”.
If you select Type “Auto”, the BIOS will auto-detect the HDD and
CD-ROMdrive at the POST stageandshowthe IDE for theHDDand
CD-ROMdrive.
Type -Drive type
Cyln -Number of cylinders
Head -Number of heads
WPcom -Write precom
Sec -Number of sectors
LBA Mode -Mode type
Blk Mode -Mode type
PIO Mode -Mode type
32Bit Mode -Mode type
If a hard disk has not been installed, select “Not Installed” and
press <Enter> .
Boot Sector This category determines whether the boot sector virus protection
Virus Protection is enabled or not
Advanced CMOS Setup
This section allows your to configure you system for basic operation. You have the
opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation,
shadowing and security.
Advanced Chipset Setup
The Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers.
These registers control most of the system options in the computer.
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 must be stated that these items
should not be altered. The default settings have been chosen because they provide the
best operating conditions for your system.
Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup Menu allows you to configure you system save
most energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of
computer use .
PCI / Plug and Play Setup
The Power Management Setup Menu allows you to configure you system save most
energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
BIOSSetup

14
Technical Reference Booklet
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup
This section describes how to configure the PCI bus system. This section covers some
very technical items and it is recommended that only experienced users should make
any changes to the default settings.
Peripheral Setup
The Peripheral Setup allows the user to configure the onboard IDE controller, floppy disk
controller, the printer port and the serial ports.
Change Supervisor/User Password
You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of then. The differences
between are:
Supervisor Password : You can enter the Setup Program and change
Supervisor/the User Password.
User Password : Youcan entertheSetup Programbut only change
the User Password.
When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the
screen to assist you in creating a password.
ENTER PASSWORD:
Type the password, up to Six characters in length, and press<Enter>. The new password
will clear the previously entered password from the CMOS memory. You will be asked to
confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also
press <Esc> to abort the selection and operate without a password.
To disable a password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the password.
A message will be displayed to confirm that the password is disabled.
PASSWORD DISABLED.
Once the password is disabled, the system will reset and you can enter the Setup
Program freely.
When a password is enabled, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to enter
setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any setting of your system
configuration.
In addition, when a password is enabled, you can require the BIOS to request a password
every time your system is rebooted. This would further prevent unauthorized use of
your computer.
The password requirement is defined by the Password Check Option of the
Advanced CMOS Setup Menu. If the Password Check Option is set to “Always”, the
password will be required both at resetting and at entering setup. If the option is set to
“Setup”, the prompt only appears when you try to enter setup.

15
BIOSSetup
Flash Update Procedure
A program AMIFLASH.COM is included in the utility diskette. The user is recommended to
follow the procedure below to update the flash BIOS.
1. Create a DOS-bootable floppy diskette. Copy the new BIOS file (just obtained or
downloaded) and the utility program AMIFLASH.COM to the diskette.
2. Allow the PC system to boot from the DOS diskette.
3. At the DOS prompt, key in
AMIFLASH.COM
and hit <ENTER>
4. The question: “Save Existing BIOS?” is displayed.
Key in “N” if there is no need to save the existing BIOS content...
Key in “Y” if a backup copy of the existing BIOS is needed.
(A file name has to be assigned to the existing BIOS binary file.)
5. Enter the file name of the new BIOS. (e.g.: PPLX0xxx.ROM)
6. The program utility will automatically update BIOS and restart computer.