QDI SynactiX 1 User manual

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Item Checklist
Completely check your package. If you discover damaged or missing items, contact your
retailer.
SynactiX 1 mainboard
QDI Driver CD 2000
I/O shield
1 IDE ribbon cable
1 floppy ribbon cable
1 9-pin ribbon cable with bracket for serial port 2 (manufacturing option)
1 spare jumper cap
QDI Serial Product R.M.A. Warranty Card
User’s manual

Declaration of conformity
QUANTUMDESIGNS(HK)LTD.
5/F Somerset House, TaiKoo Place 979 Kings Road,
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
declares that the product
Mainboard
SynactiX 1
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
þ EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance
characteristics of information technology equipment
þ EN 50081-1 Generic emission standard Part 1:
Residential, commercial and light industry
þ EN 50082-1 Generic immunity standard Part 1:
Residential, commercial and light industry
European Representative:
QDICOMPUTER(UK)LTD QDI COMPUTER ( SCANDINAVIA ) A/S
QDISYSTEMHANDELGMBH QDICOMPUTER(NETHERLANDS)B.V.
QDICOMPUTER(FRANCE)SARL QDICOMPUTERHANDELSGMBH
QDICOMPUTER(ESPANA)S.A. QDICOMPUTER(SWEDEN)AB
Signature : Place / Date : HONG KONG/2000
Printed Name : Anders Cheung Position/ Title : President

Declaration of conformity
Trade Name: QDI Computer ( U. S . A. ) Inc.
Model Name: SynactiX 1
Responsible Party: QDI Computer ( U. S. A.) Inc.
Address: 41456 Christy Street
Fremont, CA 94538
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly
Type of Product: Mainboard
Manufacturer:Quantum Designs (HK) Inc.
Address: 5/F, Somerset House, TaiKoo Place
979 Kings Road, Quarry Bay, HONG
KONG
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
Signature : Date : 2000

CONTENTS
SpeedEasyQuickSetup(English)...................................................... S.1
SpeedEasy ............................................................... S.3
Facilitédevitesse Initialisation(Francais) .......................................... S.5
1. Introduction................................................................. 1
Overview............................................................................................ 1
KeyFeatures ...................................................................................... 1
Introduction to New Features .............................................................. 3
2. Installation Instructions .............................................. 7
External Connectors ................................................................. 7
PS/2Keyboard&PS/2MouseConnector............................................. 7
USB1&USB2...................................................................................... 7
ParallelPortConnector,SerialPortConnectorand
MonitorOutputConnector .................................................................... 7
Line-injack, Microphone-injack,Speaker-out jack
andMIDI/Joystickconnector ................................................................ 7
USB3,USB4,UART2 ........................................................................... 8
ATX Power Supply Connector & Power Switch ................................... 8
HardDiskLEDConnector(HD_LED) .................................................... 9
ResetSwitch(RESET)......................................................................... 9
SpeakerConnector(SPEAKER)........................................................... 9
PowerLEDConnector(PWRLED) ....................................................... 9
ACPI LEDConnector(ACPILED) ......................................................... 9
GREENLEDConnector(GREENLED) ................................................... 9
HardwareGreenConnector(SLEEP SW) ............................................ 9
Key Lock Connector (KEY LK) ............................................................ 9
InfraredHeader (IrDA)....................................................................... 10
Fan Connector(PWRFAN,CPUFAN,CHSFAN) ................................... 10
Wake-UpOnLAN(WOL) ................................................................... 10
Wake-UpOnInternalModem(WOM) ...................................................11
AudioConnector(CDLIN,MODEM) ......................................................11
SoundConnector(PC-PCI)..................................................................11
4pinSMBusConnector(SMBUS) ....................................................... 12
ChassisSecurity Switch(CHSSEC) .................................................. 12
Audio/ModemRiserInterfaceConnector(AMR) ................................. 12
ExpansionSlots &I/O Portsdescription ............................................. 13
Jumper Settings ........................................................................... 13
ClearCMOS....................................................................................... 14
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CONTENTS
Enable/Disableon-boardaudio(JSD) ..................................................... 14
Enable keyboard password power-on function(JKB) .......................... 14
ConnectorPCI3.3VSBVoltageJumper(JSB) ........................................ 15
OverclockingJumperSetting(JFS0,JFS1).............................................15
BIOSProtectionJumper(JAV) ............................................................... 16
Front/BackPanelUSBEnable(JP26&JP27,JP35&JP36) .........................17
EnableFront/BackPanelUSBDeviceWake-upFunction(JFUSB/JUSB) .. 17
FrontPanelUSBPort(USB3.4) ............................................................... 17
MemoryConfiguration............................................................................ 18
Installation of All Drivers (EASY!) ........................................................... 18
PC-cillin98 ............................................................................................ 19
QDIManageEasy ................................................................................... 19
AdditionalInformation ............................................................................ 19
3.BIOS Description ..................................................................21
UtilitySupport .............................................................................. 21
AWDFLASH.EXE ................................................................................... 21
AWARD BIOS Description........................................................... 21
EnteringSetup....................................................................................... 22
LoadOptimizedDefaults...................................................................... 22
StandardCMOSFeaturesSetup .......................................................... 22
CPUSpeedEasySetup ..........................................................................26
AdvancedBIOS FeaturesSetup .......................................................... 27
AdvancedChipsetFeatures Setup ...................................................... 29
PowerManagementSetup................................................................... 30
PNP/PCIConfigurationSetup ................................................................ 32
IntegratedPeripherals.......................................................................... 33
PCHealthStatus....................................................................................35
Password Setting................................................................................. 37
Boot with BIOS defaults ...................................................................... 37
Appendix A QDI Driver CD 2000..................................................... 38
Appendix B Boot Logo................................................................... 39
RecoveryEasy....................................................................41
Introduction ...........................................................................................41
OperationProcess ................................................................................ 41
FAQ ...................................................................................................... 46
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Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing
expansion cards or other system peripherals, especially the SDRAM
memory, otherwise your mainboard or the system memory might be
seriously damaged.
The power status of the system is indicated by the red LED near the three
DIMM sockets. If the LED is on, adding or removing devices like SDRAM
memory is prohibited.
Caution 1
Caution 2
Be sure to add some Silicone Grease between the PentiumIII
(Coppermine) CPU and the FAN to keep them fully contact , meanwhile
to meet the heat sink requirement.

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SpeedEasy Quick Setup
Procedures :
1. Correctlyinsertthe Intel®PentiumIIIFC-PGAorCeleron™PPGA370processor.
2. Plug in other configurations and restore the system.
3. Switch on power to the system and press the <Del> key to enter BIOS Setup.
4. Enter“CPU SpeedEasySetup” menuto setuptheCPUspeed.
Note: If you do not set the CPU speed, your system will run at the default
setting (400MHz processor with 133MHz host bus speed, 300MHz
for processor with 100MHz host bus speed, 200MHz for processor
with 66MHz host bus speed, for bus ratio locked processor, run its
real speed.
5. Save and exit BIOS Setup, your system will now boot successfully.
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CPU SpeedEasy Setup Menu
Select<CPUSpeedEasySetup>itemfrom themainmenuand enterthesub-menu:
Figure-1CPU SpeedEasySetupMenu
BIOS provides you with a set of basic values for your processor selection instead of the
jumpersettings.The processorspeed can bemanually selected onthe “CPUSpeedEasy
SETUP”menuscreen.
Warning:
Do not set CPU frequency higher than its working frequency. If you do, we will
not be responsible for any damages caused.
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Intel®Pentium IIIFC-PGA orCeleron™PPGA 370
Del BIOS
CPU SpeedEasy Setup
133
CPU 400 100 CPU 300 66
CPU 200 CPU
BIOS
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SpeedEasy
CPU SpeedEasy Setup
SpeedEasy
BIOS jumper
CPU SpeedEasy Setup
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SpeedEasy

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Installation de la carte mère SynactiX 1
1. Assurez-vous que votre ensemble est complet: carte mère, câbles IDE et
FLOPPY, notice d’utilisation et CD-ROM d’installation.
2. Vérifiez que l’alimentation est débranchée et reliez-vous à la terre par une
courroie à votre poignet. A défaut, maintenez le contact de vos deux mains
avec un objet lui-même relié à la terre, ou une partie en métal de votre
système.
3. Fixez la carte mère dans le boîtier grâce aux vis fournies avec celui-ci.
4. Si votre carte mère est munie de cavaliers, placez les en fonction des options
que vous souhaitez utiliser: réglage de la fréquence du processeur si votre
carte n’est pas SpeedEasy, fonction allumage par saisie du mot de
passe…(voir le manuel, rubrique «configuration des cavaliers» pages 13 à
17)
5. Insérez le processeur dans son logement avec son ventilateur que vous
brancherez au connecteur «CPUFAN».
6. Insérez la/les barrette(s) mémoire dans les slots DIMM.
7. Installez vos éventuelles cartes PCI et AMR dans les slots prévus à cet effet
(voir page centrale du manuel).
8. Branchez vos périphériques IDE et FLOPPY sur les connecteurs prévus à
cet effet grâce aux nappes fournies avec la carte. Vérifiez que le sens de
branchement est correct (liseré rouge du câble sur la broche 1 du
connecteur).
9. Reliez les câbles du boîtier aux connecteurs prévus à cet effet (Connecteur
d’alimentation, LED de marche/arrêt, disque dur, haut-parleur…voir manuel
pages 9 à 12). Refermez le boîtier.
10. Branchez les périphériques externes sur les sorties du fond de panier: cla-
vier, souris PS/2, périphériques USB, moniteur, imprimante…(voir manuel
pages 7-8)
11. Lorsque tous les éléments du système sont installés physiquement,
rebranchez l’unité centrale.
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Installation du système.
1. Démarrez votre système en pressant le bouton «POWER».
2. Pressez la touche «Suppr» pour entrer dans le setup du BIOS.
3. Dans le menu «SpeedEasy CPU Setup», réglez la vitesse de votre
processeur (ATTENTION: il est recommandé de ne pas sélectionner une
fréquence supérieure à celle de votre processeur, nous déclinons toute
responsabilité pour les dommages qui en résulteraient)
4. Effectuez les autres réglages du BIOS selon votre configuration (nous vous
conseillons fortement de maintenir les réglages par défaut afin d’éviter toute
manipulation hasardeuse pouvant résulter en un dysfonctionnement). Pour
plus d’informations sur les fonctions du BIOS, vous pouvez consulter la
version française du manuel sur le CD-ROM.
5. Pressez la touche F10 ou choisissez «Save and exit» pour enregistrer vos
paramètres et relancer la machine.
6. Installez votre système d’exploitation
7. Après installation, assurez-vous qu’il ne subsiste aucun conflit ou
périphérique inconnu dans votre système.
8. Installation des pilotes:
ØLogicielDemo Shield
Un logiciel qui vous apporte une nouvelle interface plus conviviale et facile
à utiliser.
ØPoint-and-Click
Placez simplement la souris sur l’option que vous désirez et cliquez , le pilote
ou le logiciel dont vous avez besoin s’installe automatiquement.
ØIntelligently Recognition
Reconnaissance automatique du matériel et installation des pilotes
nécessaires pour les composants intégrés.
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SynactiX 1
ExpressInstall
Il est recommandé d’installer les programmes avec les options les plus com-
munes.
A. Intel815INF
B. Intel INF utility
C. Intel Security driver
D. VGAdriver
E. Audio driver
F. MIDI driver (optionnel)
G. Pilote réseau (optionnel)
Redémarrez l’ordinateur après installation des pilotes son, le système trouvera
un périphérique Son, cliquez sur « Suivant » jusqu’à « Terminer » et le
périphérique son fonctionnera normalement. N’oubliez pas de redémarrer une
nouvelle fois l’ordinateur !
Note : si vous cliquez sur « Annuler » au lieu de « Suivant » pendant la
procédure ci-dessus, le périphérique son risque de ne pas être détecté,
redémarrez alors l’ordinateur et reprenez la procédure ci-dessus.
1. Accessory
Les logiciels contenus dans ce répertoire sont :
A. DirectX7.0
B. QDI ManageEasy
C. PC-Cillin
2. Browse CD
Vous pouvez voir le contenu du CD-ROM
Dans le répertoire Utility :
A. AWDFLASH.EXE
B. LF.EXE
3. Dans le répertoire Documents :
A. Adobe Acrobat Reader V3.0 – Ar32e301.exe
B. Manuels français WinneX 1 et WinneX 3 – WX1FR.doc et WX3FR.doc
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Note: si vous ne déterminez pas la vitesse de votre unité centrale, votre
systèmefonctionnerapardéfaut (400MHz pourlesCPUavecune
fréquence de Bus de 133MHz et 300MHz pour les CPU avec une
fréquence de Bus de 100MHz et 200MHz pour les CPU à 66MHz).
V. Sauvegardez et quittez le Bios.
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright© 1984-1999 Award Software
SpeedEasy CPU Setup
CPU Model : Intel® Celeron™ Item Help
CPU Speed : 433 Mhz (66x6.5)
X Multiplier X2 Menu Level >
X Bus Clock 66MHz
Spread Spectrum Disabled
Prévenir :
Le menu SpeedEasy vous fournit un ensemble de valeurs. Vous pouvez
sélectionner manuellement la vitesse de CPU dans ce menu soit en mode
«SpeedEasy» soit en mode «Jumper Emulation» (voir manuel).
ATTENTION: Ne pas sélectionner une fréquence de fonctionnement du CPU
supérieure à celle indiquée par le constructeur. Nous déclinons toute
responsabilité pour tout dégât qui en résulterait.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
SynactiX 1 green mainboard utilizes the Intel integrated graphics chipset — Intel® 815
Chipset,providinga fullycompatible, highperformancedand cost-effectivePC/microATX
platform.The new integratedtechnologies, togetherwith thesoftwareconfigurable AC’97
audio and modem system give customers an advanced, multimedia solution at an ex-
tremelylow price. Itprovides 66/100/133MHz system busto support allIntel® PentiumIII
& Celeron FC-PGA processors and Celeron™ PPGA 370 processors. 100/133MHz
SDRAMs are supported up to 512MB. It also provides advanced features such as Wake-
on-LAN, Wake-on-Modem and Keyboard Password Power-on functions. Suspend to
RAM, the optimal implementation of the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI)specification, makesthe PC’spower consumptiondrop tothelowestpossiblelevel
andenable quickwakeup. ManageEasy, oursystem managementapplication isalsosup-
plied to enable remote monitoring and configuration of the system.
Key Features
Form factor
l MicroATX form factor of 244mm x 205mm.
Microprocessor
l Supportsall Intel®PentiumIII(Coppermine)FC-PGAprocessors at533/600/667/733/
800/866/933MHz and future processors with 133MHz bus speed.
l Supportsall Intel®PentiumIII(Coppermine)FC-PGAprocessors at500/550/600/650/
700/750/800/850MHz and future processors with 100MHz bus speed.
l Supportsall Intel® Celeron™FC-PGAprocessors at533/566/600MHz andfuturepro-
cessors with 66MHz bus speed.
l Supports all Intel® Celeron™ PPGA processors at 300/300A/333/366/400/433/466/
500/533MHz and future processors with 66MHz bus speed.
l Supports 66/100/133MHz host bus speed.
l CPU core frequency = Bus speed x3, x3.5, x4, x4.5, x5, x5.5, x6, x6.5, x7, x7.5, x8,
x8.5, x9, x9.5, x10, x10.5, x11, x11.5, x12.
l The CPU core voltage adjustable from 1.3V to 2.0V automatically through onboard
switching voltage regulator with VID(Voltage ID).
l Provides onboard 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V and 3.3V standby regulator.
System memory
l Provides three 168 pin 3.3V unbuffered DIMM sockets.
l Supports64-bitwideDIMM moduleswith 100/133MHzSDRAM devices.
l Supports32MBto256MBSDRAMusing16Mb/64Mb/128Mbtechnology.

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l Supports512MB SDRAMusing 256Mbtechnology.
l Supports up to three double-sided DIMMs(6 Rows) at 100MHz system memory bus.
l Supportsuptotwo double-sidedorthree single-sidedDIMMs(4RowsMax)at133MHz
systemmemorybus(PC-133).
OnchipAGP
l Integrated2D/3D GraphicsController.
l Up to 1600x1200 in 8bit color at 85MHz refresh.
l IntegratedH/WMotionCompensationEngine.
l Intel D.V. M. technology.
l 4MB32-bit133MHzSDRAMDisplayCacheinterfacemultiplexedontheAGPinterface,
providingflexibilitybyoptionalAIMM.
Onboard IDE
l SupportstwoPCI PIOandBus MasterIDEports.
l Two fast IDE interfaces supporting four IDE devices including IDE hard disks and CD-
ROMdrives.
l Supportsup to PIOMode 4timing.
l Supports “Ultra ATA/33” Synchronous DMA modes, transferring data up to 33MB/s.
l Supports “Ultra ATA/66” Synchronous DMA modes, transferring data up to 66MB/s.
l Integrated 16x32bit buffer for IDE PCI Burst Transfers.
Onboard I/O
l WinbondW83627HFLPCI/Ochip.
l One floppy port supporting up to two 3.5″or 5.25″floppy drives with 360K/720K/1.2M/
1.44M/2.88Mformat.
l Twohigh speed16550 compatibleUART(COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4selective) with
16-bytesend/receive FIFOs.
l USB host interface supporting 2 USB ports.
l One joystick port.
l Infrared interface.
l All I/O ports can be enabled/disabled in the BIOS setup.
Onboard Sound
l AC’97 2.1SpecificationCompliant.
l 18bit stereo codec.
l Multiplestereo input mixer.
l Mono and stereo volume control.
l Provides onboard Line-in Jack, Microphone-in Jack, Speaker-out Jack and MIDI/Joy-
stickConnector.
AGP Interface
l AGP Universal Connector supports AGP 2.0 including 4x AGP data transfers.
Advanced features
l PCI 2.2SpecificationCompliant.
l Provides Trend ChipAwayVirus On Guard.

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l Supports Windows 95/98/2000 software power-down.
l SupportsWake-on-LAN andWake-on-Modem.
l Supports Keyboard Password Power-on function.
l OnboardI/OWinbond83627HFsupportssystemmonitoring(monitorsCPUandsystem
temperatures, system voltages, chassis intrusion and fan speed).
l Supports management applications such as QDI’s ManageEasy or LDCM (LANDesk
ClientManager).(optional)
l Provides onboard 3.3V regulator to support ATX power supply without 3.3V
output.(Optional)
l System status resumes after AC power failure.
l Supports QDI’s innovations such as SpeedEasy, RecoveryEasy, BIOS-ProtectEasy
andLogoEasy.
l Protects the system BIOS from being attacked by severe virus such as CIH.
l Supports Suspend to RAM.
BIOS
l Licensed advanced AWARD BIOS, supports flash ROM with 4Mb memory size, plug
and play ready.
l SupportsIDECD-ROMorSCSIbootup.
Green function
l Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) and ODPM (OS
Directed Power Management).
l Supports four ACPI power status: Full-on, Stop Grant, Suspend to RAM, and soft-off.
Expansion slots
l 1 AGP slot.
l 2 PCI slots.
l 1 AMR slot.
Introduction to New Features
AGP In-Line Memory Module(AIMM)
The Intel 815 chipset GMCH multiplexes the integrated graphics’ display cache interface
with the AGP signal interface. As a result, for a flexible mainboard that supports both
integrated graphics and add-in AGP video cards, display cache (for integrated graphics)
isneededto populateona cardsharing the universalAGP slot. Thecard is calledan AGP
In-LineMemoryModule(AIMM).
When an AGP card is installed in the system, the Intel 815 GMCH internal graphics is
disabledandthe AGPcontroller will beenabled. Youcan choose topopulate theAGPslot
with AGP graphics card to utilitze the advanced features that your AGP card may provide
you, or with an AIMM card to enable the highest-possible internal graphics performance,
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Installation Steps:
1. Insert the AIMM card into the AGP slot. Please notice that the side of Display Cache is
towards to the 2 PCI slots.
2. Install the AGP retention(Optional) on the APG slot to ensure its fixity.
ESD(Electrostatic discharge) Protection:
This mainboard provides a very high level(up to 25kv) of protection for sensitive elec-
tronic components that may be subjected to electrostatic discharge(ESD), especially for
theUSBinterfaceandPS2connector.TheESDcomponentsthatcomplieswithIED61000-
4-2(level4) andMILSTD883C-Method3015-6Class-3arepopulatedonthemainboardto
prevent the system from resetting or hanging by static electricity.
BIOS-ProtectEasy
TheBIOS ofthemainboardisinside theFWH. Somesevere virusessuch asCIH virusare
so dangerous that it may overwrite the BIOS of the mainboard. If the BIOS has been
damaged, the system will be unable to boot. We provide the following solution which
protects the system BIOS from being attacked by such viruses.
Here are two choices which implements this function.
1. Set the jumper (JAV) as closed, the BIOS can not be overwritten.
2. Set the jumper (JAV) as open, meanwhile set “Flash Write Protect” as Enabled in
AWARDBIOSCMOS Setup.In thisway, theBIOS cannot beoverwritten, butthe DMI
information can be updated.
Refer to page 16 for detailed information on jumper setting, and page 28 for related
BIOSsetting.
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Suspend to RAM
Suspend to RAM is a cost-effective, optimal implementation of the Advanced Configura-
tion and Power Interface (ACPI) 1.0 specification, which makes a PC’s power consump-
tion drop to the lowest possible level and enables quick wakeup. When the system is in
Suspend-to-RAMstatus,the systemcontextis maintainedin system memory, thesystem
consumes only a small fraction of the power used for full operation. Instead of shutting
down the system to save power when not in use and then having to reboot later, Sus-
pend-to-RAM solution enables the system to quickly wake up, restoring all applications
and features, enabling operation in a few seconds.
To implement this function, the following requirments are essential:
1. Power supply requirements: The current of 5VSB line of the power supply should be
morethan 0.72A.
2. TheBIOSoption“ACPIfunction”shouldbeenabled,and“ACPISuspendType”should
beset asS3 inAWARD BIOSCMOSsetup.Refertopage30 fordetailed information.
3. An ACPI-enabled operating system such as Windows 98 or Windows 2000 family is
needed.Setthe“ACPIFunction”as“Enabled”in“PowerManagementSetup”ofBIOS.
Navigate to the CD-ROM drive from the MS-DOS Command Prompt and enter the
following from the Win98 directory on the CD:
D:\SETUP
(This manual assumes that your CD-ROM device driver letter is D:)
Windows 98 will be installed with ACPI enabled.
For Windows 98 SE and Windows 2000, just install them directly.
4. Three ways to enter Suspend-to-RAM status under ACPI-enabled Windows 98 or
Windows 2000:
lClick Start -> Shut down -> Standby to enable the system to enter Suspend-to-
RAMstatus.
lClick Start -> Setup -> Control Panel -> Power Management -> Advanced and
choose Standby item, the system will enter Suspend-to-RAM status when you
press power button.
lFrom Power Management Properties in Control Panel, set the latency time in
System Standby, the system will enter Suspend-to-RAM status when time out.
The same ways used to power up the system can be used to wake up the system from
Suspend-to-RAM status. For example, pushing the power button, through the Wake-on-
LAN, Wake-on-Modem function or RTC Alarm. If the keyboard password power-on func-
tion is enabled, the keyboard password should be used to wake up the system instead of
pushing the power button.
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Ultra ATA/66
According to the previous ATA/IDE hard drive data transfer protocol, the signaling way to
send data was in synchronous strobe mode by using the rising edge of the strobe signal.
The Ultra ATA/33 protocol doubles the burst transfer rate from 16.6MB/s to 33.3MB/s, by
using both the rising and falling edges of the strobe signal, this time Ultra ATA/66 doubles
the Ultra ATA burst transfer rate once again (from 33.3MB/s to 66.6MB/s) by reducing
setup times and increasing the strobe rate. The faster strobe rate increases EMI, which
cannotbeeliminatedbythe standard40-pincable usedbyATAand UltraATA.Toeliminate
this increase in EMI, a new 40-pin, 80-conductor cable is needed. This cable adds 40
additional ground lines between each of the original 40 ground and signal lines. The
additional 40 lines help shield the signal from EMI, reduce crosstalk and improve signal
integrity.
Ultra ATA/33 introduced CRC (Cyclical Redundancy Check), a new feature of IDE that
providesdata integrityand reliability.Ultra ATA/66 usesthe sameprocess.TheCRCvalue
is calculated by both the host and the hard drive. After the host-request data is sent, the
hostsendsits CRCto the harddrive, and thehard drive comparesit toitsown CRCvalue.
If the hard drive reports errors to the host, then the host retries the command containing
theCRCerror.
Ultra ATA/66 technology increases both performance and date integrity. However there
are basically five requirements for your system to run in Ultra ATA/66 mode:
1. The system board must have a special Ultra ATA/66 detect circuit, such as
SynactiX1mainboard.
2. The system BIOS must also support Ultra ATA/66.
3. The operating system must be capable of DMA transfers. Win95 (OSR2) and
Win98arecapable.
4. An Ultra ATA/66 capable, 40-pin, 80-conductor cable is required.
5. Ultra ATA/66 compatible IDE device such as a hard drive or CD-ROM drive.
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