Pentium GA - 586IP User manual

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GA - 586IP
USER'S MANUAL
PCI - ISA SOLUTION
PENTIUM  PCI - ISA BUS MAINBOARD
REV. 2 First Edition

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The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may appear in this
document nor does it make a commitment to update the information contained herein.
IBM PC/AT, PC/XT are trademarks of International Business Machine Corporation.
PENTIUM is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
AWARD is a trademark of Award Software, Inc.
MS-DOS WINDOWS NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
UNIX is a trademark of Bell Laboratories.
June 1, 1994 Taipei, Taiwan

Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................5
1.1. PREFACE............................................................................................................5
1.2. KEY FEATURES..................................................................................................5
1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST........................................................................................6
1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM...............................................................................................7
1.5. INTRODUCE THE PCI - BUS .............................................................................7
1.6. FEATURES..........................................................................................................8
2. SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................9
2.1. HARDWARE........................................................................................................9
2.2. SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................9
2.3. ENVIRONMENT..................................................................................................10
3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION........................................................................................ 11
3.1. UNPACKING........................................................................................................11
3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT........................................................................................12
3.3. QUICK REFERENCE FOR JUMPERS & CONNECTORS ................................12
3.4. DRAM INSTALLATION........................................................................................14
3.5. SRAM INSTALLATION AND JUMPERS SETUP................................................ 16
3.6. CPU INSTALLATION AND JUMPERS SETUP ..................................................16
3.7. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS SRAM...............................................................17
3.8. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION......................................................... 17
3.9. POWER LED & KEY LOCK CONNECTOR INSTALLATION ............................. 18
3.10. TURBO SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION.............................................. 18
3.11. TURBO LED CONNECTOR INSTALLATION..................................................... 18
3.12. HARDWARE RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION........................18
3.13. PERIPHERAL DEVICE INSTALLATION.............................................................18
4. BIOS CONFIGURATION................................................................................................ 20
4.1. ENTERING SETUP .............................................................................................20
4.2. CONTROL KEYS.................................................................................................20
4.3. GETTING HELP...................................................................................................21
4.3.1. Main Menu.................................................................................................... 21
4.3.2. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu .................................21
4.4. THE MAIN MENU................................................................................................21
4.5. STANDARD CMOS SETUP MENU....................................................................23

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4.6. BIOS FEATURES SETUP................................................................................... 28
4.7. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP............................................................................32
4.8. PCI SLOT CONFIGURATION............................................................................. 34
4.9. LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS..................................................................................35
4.10. PASSWORD SETTING....................................................................................... 36
4.11. IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION............................................................................. 37
4.12. SAVE & EXIT SETUP.......................................................................................... 38
4.13. EXIT WITHOUT SAVING .................................................................................... 38
4.14. KEYBOARD SETTING FUNCTION.....................................................................39
5. AT TECHNICAL INFORMATION ...................................................................................40
5.1. I/O BUS CONNECTOR PIN OUT........................................................................ 40
5.1.1. ISA SLOT PIN OUT...................................................................................... 40
5.1.2. PCI - BUS SLOT PIN OUT........................................................................... 41
5.2. I/O & MEMORY MAP...........................................................................................42
5.3. TIMER & DMA CHANNELS MAP........................................................................42
5.4. INTERRUPT MAP................................................................................................43
5.5. RTC & CMOS RAM MAP....................................................................................43
APPENDIX A: POST MESSAGE..........................................................................................45
APPENDIX B: POST CODES...............................................................................................51
APPENDIX C: BIOS DEFAULT DRIVE TABLE.................................................................... 54
APPENDIX D: PROBLEM SHEET........................................................................................56

Introduction
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. PREFACE
Welcome to use the GA - 586IP motherboard. The motherboard is a 256 / 512 KB CACHE
PENTIUMCPU based PC / AT compatible system with ISA bus and PCI Local Bus, and
has been designed to be the fastest PC / AT system. There are some new features allow you
to operate the system with just the performance you want.
This manual also explains how to install the motherboard for operation, and how to set up
your CMOS CONFIGURATION with BIOS SETUP program.
1.2. KEY FEATURES
qPentiumbased PC / AT compatible mainboard with PCI - ISA Bus.
q4 Master / Slave PCI Bus slots, 4 ISA Bus slots.
qSupports Pentium / P54CT running at 90 / 60 MHz, 100 / 66 MHz.
qSupports true 64 bits CACHE and DRAM access mode.
qSupports 320 Pins (Socket 5) ZIF white socket on board.
qSupports 256 / 512 KB second cache memory.
qSupport Both CPU (L1) / External (L2) Write - Back cache operation.
qSupports 2 - 768 MB DRAM memory on board.
qSupports shadow RAM for BIOS & VIDEO BIOS.
qSupports shadow RAM cacheable function to improve performance.
qLicensed AWARD BIOS / FLASH RAM.
qBENCHMARQ 3287 RTC on board.
qBABY AT size, 6 layers PCB.

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1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST
The following performance data list is the testing results of some popular benchmark testing
programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different
testing data values gotten by users.( The different Hardware & Software configuration will
result in different benchmark testing results.)
lCPU Pentium100 / 90 MHz
lDRAM 16 MB - 70 ns
lCACHE SIZE 256 KB
lDISPLAY GA-306 PCI VGA
lSTORAGE GA - 410 PCI - Bus SCSI
lO.S. MS DOS V6.2
Testing Program Item Unit 100 / 66 MHz 90 / 60 MHz
LandMark V1.14 CPU MHz 200+ 200+
LandMark V2.0 CPU MHz 577.05 519.51
FPU MHz 1690.40 1521.85
SI V7.0 CPU 316.8 285.2
BenchMark V8.0 Processor Score 111.77 100.51
PM V1.7 MIPS Mips 68.4 61.9
DhryStone K-Dstone/s 87.7 79.3
WhetStone K-Wstone/s 1959.44 17844.9
Byte V2.1 CPU AT Class 31.88 27.17
386 Class 11.99 8.30
CPU AT Class 227.82 202.45
386 Class 31.87 28.33

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1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM
×Figure 1.1Ø
Pentium
P54CT
CACHE
SRAM
DRAM
Y2 Y3
HOST BUS PCI BUS EISA BUS ISA SLOT
PCI SLOT
Address
Control
Data
Address/Data
Control
Address
Data
Control
#1 #2 #3
#1 #4#2 #3
8042
BIOS
Clock
Clock A
Clock B
Clock D
Clock C
8 MHz Clock
Control Data Address
LBX
LBX
PCMC
SIO
Clock E
82378
82434
82433
60 MHz 14.318 MHz
CPU
#4
1.5. INTRODUCE THE PCI - BUS
Connecting devices to a CPU local bus can dramatically increase the speed of I/O-bound
peripherals with only a slight increase in cost over traditional systems. This
price / performance point has created a vast market potential for local bus products. The
main barrier to this market has been the lack of an accepted standard for local bus
peripherals. Many mainboard and chipset manufactures developed their own local bus
implementations, but they are incompatible with each other. The VL (Video Electronics
Standards Association) local bus and PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus
specification was created to end this confusion.
The PCI - bus standard, under development since Jun. 1992, which is designed to bring
workstation-level performance to standard PC platform. The PCI - bus removes many of the
bottlenecks that have hampered PC for several years. On the PCI - bus, peripherals operate
at the native speed of the computer system, thus enabling data transfer between peripherals
and the system at maximum speed. This performance is critical for bandwidth-constrained
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PCI - bus standard provides end-users with a low-cost, extendible and portable local bus
design, which will allow system and peripherals from different manufactures to work
together.
1.6. FEATURES
q32 bits bus transfer mode.
qBus Master or Slave access.
qMemory burst transfer to 132 MB/sec.
q33 MHz operation speed.
q10 device loading ability.
qCPU independent.

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2. SPECIFICATION
2.1. HARDWARE
lCPU −Pentium100 / 90 MHz, P54CT.
−320 pins (socket 5) ZIF white socket on board.
lCOPROCESSOR −Included in Pentium.
lSPEED −66 / 60 MHz system and 33 / 30 PCI-Bus speed.
−8 / 7.5 MHz AT bus speed.
−Hardware and Software speed switchable function (cache
or non-cache).
lDRAM MEMORY −3 double banks 72 pins SIMM module socket on board.
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Use 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 MB 70 ns SIMM module
DRAM.
−2 ~ 512 MB DRAM size.
−Support Fast Page DRAM access mode.
lCACHE MEMORY −16 KB cache memory included in Pentium.
−256 / 512 KB second cache memory on board.
−Support Pentium Burst Read / Write mode on second
cache memory access.
lSHADOW RAM −Main BIOS shadow function.
−Video BIOS shadow function programmable.
−Shadow RAM cacheable function programmable.
lI/O BUS SLOTS −4 Master / Slave PCI-Bus.
−4 16 bits ISA Bus .
lDIMENSION −Baby AT size / 6 layers.
lBIOS −FLASH RAM.
2.2. SOFTWARE
lBIOS −Licensed AWARD BIOS.
−AT CMOS Setup, BIOS / Chipset Setup and Hard Disk
Utility included.
lO.S. −Operation with MS-DOS, WINDOWS NT, OS/2, NOVELL
and SCO UNIX.

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2.3. ENVIRONMENT
lAmbient Temp. −0°C to +50°C (Operating).
lRelative Hum. −0 to +85% (Operating).
lAltitude −0 to 10,000 feet (Operating).
lVibration −0 to 1,000 Hz.
lElectricity −4.9 V to 5.2 V.
−7 A to 10 A current.

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3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
3.1. UNPACKING
The mainboard package should contain the following:
lThe GA - 586IP mainboard.
lUSER'S MANUAL.
The mainboard contains sensitive electric components which can be easily damaged by
static electricity, so the mainboard should be left in its original packing until it is installed.
Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The operator
should be wearing an anti static wristband, grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat.
Inspect the mainboard carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may cause
damage to your board. Be sure there are no shipping and handling damages on the board
before proceeding.
After opening the mainboard carton, extract the system board and place it only on a
grounded anti-static surface component side up. Again inspect the board for damage. Press
down on all of the socket IC's to make sure that they are properly seated. Do this only on with
the board placed on a firm flat surface.
M DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.
You are now ready to install your maniboard. The mounting hole pattern on the mainboard
matches the IBM-AT system board. It is assumed that the chassis is designed for a standard
IBM XT/AT mainboard mounting.
Place the chassis on the anti-static mat and remove the cover. Take the plastic clips, Nylon
stand-off and screws for mounting the system board, and keep them separate.

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3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT
×Figure 3.1Ø
BIOS
RTC
DS12887
27C010
ISA SLOT 1
ISA SLOT 2
ISA SLOT 3
ISA SLOT 4
PCI SLOT #4
PCI SLOT #3
PCI SLOT #2 & I/O
BIOS
KBD
Y2 Y3
Y1
CPU
J6
66 MHz
60 MHz
J19
BANK 0
BANK 1
72 PIN SIMM MODULE
72 PIN SIMM MODULE
1
1
1
+
J14
J12
J13
J9
LBX
LBX
82433
82433
PCMC
SIO
SOCKET 5
Pentium
J8
J21
+12V
82434
82378
Second
Cache
32K8 x 8
J15
256K
512K
P54CT
KB1
J1
PCI SLOT #1 & I/O J7
J5J4
BANK 2
72 PIN SIMM MODULE
+
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U14
U21
U10
U3
U23
U22
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1 72
72
72
72
72
72
INTD INTC
INTB INTA
3.3. QUICK REFERENCE FOR JUMPERS & CONNECTORS
tKB1: Keyboard Connector
Pin No. Function
1Key Clock.
2Key Data.
3NC.
4VCC (+5V).
5GND.

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tJ1: Power Connector
Pin No. Function
1Power Good signal
2,10,11,12 VCC (+5V)
3+12V
4-12V
5,6,7,8 GND
9-5V
tJ4 ~ J7: PCI Device Interrupt (IRQ) Selection
Jump No. Function
J4 Closed for Enable PCI INT-D connect to ISA IRQ-14 or IRQ- 5.
J5 Closed for Enable PCI INT-C connect to ISA IRQ-11 or IRQ- 12.
J6 Closed for Enable PCI INT-B connect to ISA IRQ-10 or IRQ- 15.
J7 Closed for Enable PCI INT-A connect to ISA IRQ-9 or IRQ- 14.
NOTE: If any PCI device use INT- X, the Jumper setting must match with BIOS
SETUP.
tJ8: Reset Switch
Open For normal operation.
Close For hardware reset system.
tJ9: Power LED and Key-Lock Connector
Pin No. Function
1LED anode (+).
2NC.
3LED cathode (-).
4Key lock.
5GND.
tJ12: Turbo Switch
Pin No. Function
1-2 For low speed (Non-cache).
2-3 For high speed.

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tJ13: Turbo LED Connector
Pin No. Function
1LED cathode (-).
2LED anode (+).
tJ14: Speaker Connector
Pin No. Function
1Data.
2NC.
3GND.
4VCC (+5V).
tJ15: Second Cache Size Selection
Pin No. Function
1-2 Close for 256 KB cache size.
2-3 Close for 512 KB cache size.
tJ19: System Speed Selection
Pin No. Function
1-2 Close for 66 MHz system speed. (CPU at 100 MHz)
2-3 Close for 60 MHz system speed. (CPU at 90 MHz)
tJ21: CPU Cooling Fan Power Connector
Pin No. Function
1+12V
2GND
3.4. DRAM INSTALLATION
The mainboard can be installed with 1 / 2 / 4 / 8 / 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 MB 72 pins SIMM module
DRAM, and the DRAM speed must be 70 ns. The DRAM memory system on mainboard
consists of bank 0, 1 & bank 2. The DRAM of any bank can be installed first. Each bank
consist of 2 PCs, 72 pins SIMM module DRAM. Because the 72 pins SIMM module is 32 bits
width, using 2 PCs which can match a 64 bits system. The total memory size is 2 - 512 MB,
and various configuration of DRAM types in the following TABLE are available:

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Size Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2
2 MB 1 MB x 2 None None
4 MB 1 MB x 2 1 MB x 2 None
4 MB 2 MB x 2 None None
6 MB 1 MB x 2 1 MB x 2 1 MB x 2
8 MB 2 MB x 2 2 MB x 2 None
8 MB 4 MB x 2 None None
12 MB 2 MB x 2 2 MB x 2 2 MB x 2
12 MB 4 MB x 2 2 MB x 2 None
16 MB 4 MB x 2 2 MB x 2 2 MB x 2
16 MB 4 MB x 2 4 MB x 2 None
16 MB 8 MB x 2 None None
20 MB 4 MB x 2 4 MB x 2 2 MB x 2
20 MB 8 MB x 2 2 MB x 2 None
24 MB 4 MB x 2 4 MB x 2 4 MB x 2
24 MB 8 MB x 2 2 MB x 2 2 MB x 2
24 MB 8 MB x 2 4 MB x 2 None
32 MB 16 MB x 2 None None
32 MB 8 MB x 2 8 MB x 2 None
32 MB 8 MB x 2 4 MB x 2 4 MB x 2
48 MB 16 MB x 2 8 MB x 2 None
48 MB 16 MB x 2 4 MB x2 4 MB x 2
48 MB 8 MB x 2 8 MB x 2 8 MB x 2
64 MB 32 MB x 2 None None
64 MB 16 MB x 2 16 MB x 2 None
64 MB 16 MB x 2 8 MB x 2 8 MB x 2
96 MB 32 MB x 2 16 MB x 2 None
96 MB 32 MB x 2 8 MB x 2 8 MB x 2
96 MB 16 MB x 2 16 MB x 2 16 MB x 2
128 MB 32 MB x 2 32 MB x 2 None
128 MB 32 MB x 2 16 MB x 2 16 MB x 2
128 MB 64 MB x 2 None None
192 MB 32 MB x 2 32 MB x 2 32 MB x 2
256 MB 64 MB x 2 64 MB x 2 None
256 MB 128 MB x 2 None None
384 MB 64 MB x 2 64 MB x 2 64 MB x 2
512 MB 128 MB x 2 128 MB x 2 None
The DRAM installation position refer to Figure 3.1, and notice the Pin 1 of SIMM module
must match with the Pin 1 of SIMM socket when the DRAM SIMM module is installed.
Insert the DRAM SIMM module into the SIMM socket at 45 degree angle. If there is a
wrong direction of Pin 1, the DRAM SIMM module couldn't be inserted into socket completely.
After completely insert SIMM module into socket, then press the SIMM module in vertical
direction until the left and right metal holders can keep the SIMM module standing up con-
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3.5. SRAM INSTALLATION AND JUMPERS SETUP
The cache memory system consists of SRAM, the SRAM type is 3.3V 32Kx8-15 ns, 64Kx8-
15 ns or 128Kx8-15 ns.
The mainboard can be installed 256 KB or 512 KB cache memory when using 32Kx8 or
64Kx8 (128Kx8) type DATA SRAM separately. Please refer to the following table to install
cache memory system :
SIZE TYPE J15
256 KB 32 K x 8 1 - 2
512 KB 64 K x 8 or 128 K x 8 2 - 3
Because there are not standard IC's coding number of SRAM, refer to the following table to
identify the SRAM component:
32 K x 8 64 K x 8 128 K x 8
W24257AK-15 W24512AK-15 W241024AK-15
UM61256-15 AS7C512-15 AS7C1024-15
71256-15
3.6. CPU INSTALLATION AND JUMPERS SETUP
The system's speed depends on the frequency of CLOCK GENERATOR. The user can
change the JUMPER (J19) selection to set up the system speed to 60 MHz or 66 MHz for 60
or 66 MHz PENTIUMCPU.
The mainboard can use 3.3V PENTIUMor P54CT CPU, and the CPU speed must match
with the frequency of CLOCK GEN. It will cause system hanging up if the CLOCK GEN.'S
frequency is higher than CPU's.
J19 CPU Type CLK. GEN. Speed CPU Speed
1-2 PENTIUM- 100 66.667 MHz 100 MHz
2-3 PENTIUM- 90 60 MHz 90 MHz
M The CPU is a sensitive electric component and it can be easily damaged by static
electricity, so users must keep it away from metal surface when the CPU is installed
onto mainboard.

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M When the user installs the CPU on socket, please notice the PIN 1 of CPU is in the
same corner as the PIN 1 of socket!
M Before the CPU is installed, the mainboard must be placed on a flat plane in order to
avoid being broken by the pressure of CPU installation.
3.7. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS SRAM
There're RTC & CMOS SRAM on board, they have a power supply from internal battery to
keep the DATA inviolate & effective. The RTC is a REAL-TIME CLOCK device which
provides the DATE & TIME to system. The CMOS SRAM is used for keeping the information
of ISA device system configuration, so the system can automatically boot OS. every time.
Due to the life-time of RTC internal battery is 10 years, the user can change a new RTC to
replace old one after it can not work. The new one's brand and type must be same with old
one.
3.8. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
There is always a speaker in AT system for sound purpose. The 4 - Pins connector J14 is
used to connect speaker. The speaker can work well in both direction of connector when it is
installed to the connector J14 on mainboard.
3.9. POWER LED & KEY LOCK CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
There are a system power LED lamp and a key on the panel of case. The power LED will
light on when system is powered-on, and the key can lock the keyboard input or unlock it,
both of them are connected to a 5 PIN connector. The connector should be installed to J9
of mainboard in correct direction.
3.10. TURBO SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
The TURBO switch on the panel is used for controlling the system speed. Some program
developed on XT should be executed with a low speed system, so a high speed system
needs the speed switching function to change its running speed.
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the mainboard uses simulation method to implement TURBO switching function. The J12 on
mainboard should be connected to the TURBO switch on panel, and user can push in or pop
out the TURBO switch to enable or disable the turbo function of system.
M If not necessary, please don't use De-turbo mode. (always keep system in Turbo
mode)
3.11. TURBO LED CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
The TURBO LED on panel can indicate the current speed status of system. The TURBO LED
connector should be installed to J13 in correct direction.
3.12. HARDWARE RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
The RESET switch on panel provides users with HARDWARE RESET function which is
almost the same as power-on/off. The system will do a cold start after the RESET switch
is pushed and released by user. The RESET switch is a 2 PIN connector and should be
installed to J8 on mainboard.
3.13. PERIPHERAL DEVICE INSTALLATION
After the device installation and jumpers setup, the mainboard can be mounted into the case
and fixed by screw. To complete the mainboard installation, the peripheral device could be
installed now. The basic system needs a display interface card and a disk control interface
card.
If the PCI - Bus device is to be installed in the system, any one of three PCI - Bus slots can
be used no matter Slave or Master PCI - Bus device being installed.
After installing the peripheral device, the user should check everything again, and prepare to
power-on the system.

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4. BIOS CONFIGURATION
Award's BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the basic
system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS SRAM so
that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
4.1. ENTERING SETUP
Power ON the computer and press <Del> immediately will allow you to enter Setup. The
other way to enter Setup is to power on the computer, when the below message appears
briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test), press <Del> key or
simultaneously press <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Esc> keys.
•TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT PRESS CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL KEY
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the
system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET" bottom on the system
case. You may also restart by simultaneously press <Ctrl>,<Alt>, and <Del> keys. If you do
not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message will be
displayed and you will again be asked to,
•PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP
4.2. CONTROL KEYS
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item in the left hand
Right arrow Move to the item in the right hand
Esc key Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page
and return to Main Menu
PgUp key Increase the numeric value or make changes
PgDn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup
Menu
F2 key Change color from total 16 colors
F3 key Calendar, only for Status Page Setup Menu
F4 key Reserved
F5 key Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup

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Menu
F6 key Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only for Option
Page Setup Menu
F7 key Load the default
F8 key Reserved
F9 key Reserved
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
4.3. GETTING HELP
4.3.1. Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the
screen.
4.3.2. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
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>.
4.4. THE MAIN MENU
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 4.1) will appear on
the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from seven setup functions and two exit
choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the
sub-menu.