PC Partner 35880301 Use and care manual

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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.
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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.
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Table of Contents
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION .............................................................. 3
Key Features ............................................................................................... 3
Motherboard Layout (Model Code No. - 35880301) ................................... 5
Jumper Settings .......................................................................................... 6
CPU Type Selection - JP7...................................................................... 6
CMOS Clear - JP4.................................................................................. 6
Installation ................................................................................................... 7
Installing the Retention Mechanism...................................................... 7
Installing the Processor ........................................................................ 7
Installing the DIMMs .............................................................................. 8
BIOS SETUP ............................................................................................... 9
Starting Setup .............................................................................................. 9
Main Menu ................................................................................................... 9
Standard CMOS Setup ................................................................................ 11
BIOS Features Setup................................................................................... 12
Chipset Features Setup .............................................................................. 13
Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................ 13
Supervisor/User Passward Setting ............................................................ 13
Power Management Setup.......................................................................... 14
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup ..................................................................... 14
Flash Update Procedure ............................................................................. 15

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HARDWARE CONFIGURATION
The Pentium® II Baby AT motherboard is based on the Intel® 440EX or 440LX
Chipset. The chipset is a highly integrated solution for a cost-effective and
compact motherboard. The motherboard supports SDRAM and 3.3V EDO.
Features on-board include super-I/O, Ultra DMA33, PCI bus master IDE, AGP
Ver1.0, PCIVer2.1 compliant,USB, VRM8.1compliant, ECC(440LX ver.only),
LM79 hardware monitoring(optional). This motherboard is ready for the PC98
requirements.
Key Features
Processor
• Full support for Intel® Pentium® II and Celeron processors using slot
1 connector.
• Support bus speed of 66 MHz, this includes all Pentium II and Celeron
processors from 233MHz to 333MHz and future processor .
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
• Pentium® II Processor built-in L2 cache (the Tag RAM and 2 or 4
BSRAMs for 256KB or 512K).
System Memory
• A total of two 168-pin DIMM sockets (EDO / Synchronous DRAM ).
• Supports Extended Data Out (EDO) DRAM at 50ns and 60ns Speeds.
• Support Symmetrical and Asymmetrical DRAM addressing.
• Memorysize upto 256MBytesfor SynchronousDRAM or512M Bytesfor
EDODRAM.
• Support single density DIMMs of 1M, 2M, 4M ,8M and 16M depth (x64 or
x72).
• Support double density DIMMs of 2M, 4M, 8M, 16M and 32M depth (x64
or x72).
• Support Error Checking and Correction (ECC) using parity DRAM modules
(440LXver. only).
• Support for Auto Detection of Memory Type.
• Banks of different DRAM types and depths can be mixed.
On-Board I/O
• On board two PCI fast IDE ports supporting up to 4 ATA, ATA2 and Ultra
DMA33 IDE HDDs, CD-ROMs, ZIP drives and LS-120 drives as boot
drive.
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• Support Bus Master IDE and PIO mode 4 (up to 16.7M bytes/sec) and
Ultra DMA33 (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, Supports two FDD of 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB , 1.44MB
and 2.88MB capacity.
• Two USB ports (via a header or optional USB daughter board) .
• Keyboard port (factory option for PS/2 Type).
• PS/2 mouse port (via a header).
• Infrared (IrDA) is supported via a header.
System BIOS
• 1M or 2M Flash BIOS supporting PnP, APM, ATAPI and Windows® 95.
• Jumper selection for 5V or 12V Flash memory voltage.
• Auto detects and supports LBA hard disks with capacities over 8.4GB.
• Easily upgradable by end-user.
Plug-and-Play
• Supports plug and play specification 1.1a
• Plug and play for DOS, Windows 3.X as well as Windows 95.
• Fully steerable PCI interrupts.
Power Management
• SupportSMM, APMand ACPI.
• Break switch for instant suspend/resume on system operations.
• Energy star “ Green PC ” complaint.
• Supports WAKE-ON-LAN (WOL).
• Supports Wake on Ring for internal(External) Modem.
Expansion Slots
• Supports SB-LINK Port for creative Sound interface Card.
• 1 AGP slot - Rev. 1.0 compliant, 1x / 2x mode supported.
• 3 PCI bus master slots - Rev. 2.1 compliant ( 1 PCI slot shares with 1
ISA slot)
• 3 ISA slots (1 ISA slot shares with 1 PCI slot).
PC97/98
• PC97/98 ready.
System monitoring (optional)
• LM79/75 or Compatibles hardware monitoring circuitry is supported,
provides voltages, temperature, fan speeds monitoring etc..

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Hardware Setup
Motherboard Layout (Model Code No. - 35880301)
The following diagrams show the relative positions of the jumpers, connectors,
major components and banks on the motherboard.

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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.
CPU Type Selection - JP7
CPU Type and Speed JP7
Pentium II - 233MHz
Pentium II - 266MHz*
Pentium II - 300MHz
Pentium II - 333MHz
CMOS Clear - JP4
JP4 Selection
1-2* Normal*
2-3 CMOS Clear
JP8, JP15 - BIOS Program Voltage
JP8 JP15 Selection
1-2 1-2 INTEL
1-2 2-3 MX
2-3 2-3 ATMEL/SST
JP8 & JP15 are pre-installed in the factory. They should NOT be altered by
the users.
* =Default setting
JP4
JP7
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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
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Installing the 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.
Clip
Clip DIMM
DIMM Socket
Notch

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BIOSSetup
BIOSSETUP
This chapter discusses Award’s 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 Award 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 )
Press DEL to enter 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, DEL TO ENTER SETUP
Getting Help
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and
the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc> or
the F1 key again.
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 Award BIOS defaults to override the CMOS
settings.
Main Menu
Once you enter the Award 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
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ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE. INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP HDD LOW LEVEL FORMAT
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
Esc : Quit éêèç : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup (Shift) F2 : Change Color
Time. Date. Hard Disk Type
(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 This setup page includes all the items of Award™ special standard
CMOS Setup features.
BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced
Setup features.
Chipset This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features.
Features Setup
Power This entry only appears if your system supports Power Management
Management “Green PC” standards.
Setup
PNP/ PCI This entry appears if your system supports PNP/PCI.
Configuration
Setup
Load BIOS The BIOS defaults have been set by the manufacturer and represent
Defaults settings which provide the minimum requirements for your system
to operate.
Load Setup The chipset defaults are settings which provide for maximum system
Defaults performance. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to
maximize performance, the manufacturer has the right to change
these defaults to meet its needs.
Integrated This section page includes all the items of IDE hard drive and
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Supervisor / Changes, sets , or disables password. It allows you to limit access
User Password to the system and the Setup Program.
Setting
IDE HDD Auto Automatically detects and configures the hard disk parameters. The
Detection Award BIOS includes this ability in the event you are uncertain of
your hard disk’s parameters.
HDD Low Level If supported by your system, this provides a hard disk low level
Format format utility.
Save & Exit Saves value changes to CMOS and exits setup.
Setup
Exit Without Abandons all CMOS value changes and exits setup.
Save
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.
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE. INC.
Date (mm:dd:yy) : Mon, 01 Jan 1990
Time (hh:mm:ss) : 00:00:00
HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS. HEADS PRECOMPLANDZ SECTORS Mode
Primary Master : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---
Primary Slave : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---
Secondary Master : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---
Secondary Slave : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ---
Drive A : 1.2M, 5.25" Base Memory : 640K
Drive B : None Extended Memory : 15360K
Video : EGA/VGA Other Memory : 384K
Halt on : No Errors Total Memory : 16384K
Esc : Quit éêèç:Select Item PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F1 : Help (Shift) F2 : Change Color
(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> <month> <year>. Press
<F3> to display the calendar.
Time The time format is <hour> <Minute> <second> displayed in 24-hour
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Primary These categories identify the types of the two channels that
Master/Primary have been installed in the computer. There are 45 predefined types
Slave/Secondary and four user definable types are BIOS. Type 1 to Type 45 are
Master/Secondarypredefined. Type “user” is user-definable.
Slave
Press PgUp or PgDn to select a numbered hard disk type or type
the number and press <Enter>. Note that the specifications 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”.
If the controller of the HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be
“None” .
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
CYLS -Number of cylinders
HEADS -Number of heads
PRECOMP -Write precom
LANDZONE -Landing zone
SECTORS -Number of sectors
MODE -Mode type
If a hard disk has not been installed, select, NONE and press
<Enter>.
Drive A Type / This category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B
Drive B Type that has been installed in the computer.
Video This category selects the type of video adapter used for the primary
system monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you
do not have to select them in Setup.
BIOS Features 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,
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Chipset Features 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.
Integrated Peripherals
The Integrate Peripherals Setup allows the user to configure the onboard IDE controller,
floppy disk controller, the printer port and the serial ports.
Supervisor/User Password Setting
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 the options of the setup menus.
User Password : You can enter the Setup Program but
cannot change the options of the setup menus.
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 eight 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
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The password requirement is defined by the Security Option of the BIOS Features
Setup Menu. If the Security Option is set to “System”, 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.
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 .
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
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Flash Update Procedure
A program AWDFLASH.EXE 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 AWDFLASH.EXE to the diskette.
2. Allow the PC system to boot from the DOS diskette.
3. At the DOS prompt, key in
AWDFLASH
and hit <ENTER>
4. Enter the file name of the new BIOS.
5. The question: “Do you want to save file?” 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.)
6. The question : “Are you sure to program?” is displayed.
Key in “Y”
7. Wait until the flash-update is completed.
8. Power down the PC system.
9. Restart the PC.
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