Taiwan Commate Computer Inc. 370VB Original operating instructions

370VB Quick Installation Chart
For your convenience, this chart lists all the CPUs supported by 370VB and their corresponding jumper
setting.
Ratio JF0 JF1 JF2 JF3
3.0x 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2
3.5x 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2
4.0x 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2
4.5x 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2
5.0x 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2
5.5x 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
6.0x 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3
6.5x 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3
7.0x 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
7.5x 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3
8.0x 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3
*** The Ratio of some latest CPUs are fixed by Intel, such as Celeron 366, 400… etc. You can ignore
the four
jumpers if you have this CPU on board and it will be auto detected by motherboard. Please check
with the CPU manufacturer or vendor for the CPU Ratio information.
*** The CPU CLK over specification operation is optional, please see page 30 for more information.
370VB Motherboard
User’s Manual
Product Name: 370VB
Manual Revision: English, 1.1
Trademarks
Intel, Celeron and Pentium III are trademarks of Intel Corporation
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companies.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Product Overview

1.2 Features
1.3 Specifications
1.4 Content
1.5 System Board Layout
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
2.1 Installation Procedure
2.1.1 Jumper Settings
2.1.2 Clearing the CMOS
2.1.3 CPU Voltage Setting
2.1.4 CPU Frequency Selection
2.1.5 CPU FSB Frequency Setting
2.2 Installation of CPU
2.3 Installation of Memory
2.3.1 Installation of 168-pin DIMM
2.3.2 Removal of 168-pin DIMM
2.3.3 Memory Configuration
2.4 I/O Connections/Panel Connections
2.4.1 ATX Power Connector
2.4.2 AT Power Connector
2.4.3 Chassis & CPU Fan Connector
2.4.4 Infrared Connector
2.4.5 Wake-up on LAN Connector
2.4.6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector
2.4.7 Primary/Secondary IDE Connector
2.4.8 PS/2 Mouse Port
2.4.9 Serial Port 19
2.4.10 USB Connectors
2.4.11 Printer Port
2.4.12 Keyboard Connector
2.4.13 Panel Connection
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
3.1 CMOS Setup Utility
3.2 Standard CMOS Setup
3.3 BIOS Features Setup
3.4 Chipset Features Setup
3.5 Power Management Setup
3.6 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup
3.7 Integrated Peripherals
3.8 Load BIOS Defaults
3.9 Load Setup Defaults
3.10 Supervisor/User Password
3.11 IDE HDD Auto Detection
3.12 Exit CMOS Setup Utility
Chapter 4. AGP & IDE Driver Installation
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing the 370VB motherboard. This motherboard utilizes VIA’s latest
technology, namely VT82C693A & VT82C596B chipset. We have conducted a motherboard
compatibility test with a variety of hardware and software, such as CPUs, memory, display cards,
CD ROMs, Novell, MS Office….etc and compliance with Year 2000.
We have set high standards on our quality control, with absolute confidence, we believe this
product is the wisest choice.
This manual is composed of three sections. The first section is the introduction of this
motherboard, and the second section explains the proper procedure to setup the motherboard, the
third section provides information on how to setup the CMOS. The last section states the
installation of device driver.
1.2 Features:
Wake up on LAN.
Support Ultra DMA 66.

Modem Remote Ring On.
Support NCR SCSI BIOS.
Support 133MHz FSB frequency.
Support Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI).
BIOS Green feature function, and “Plug & Play” Flash ROM.
Support Desktop Management Interface (DMI) through BIOS.
Support Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) cards for high performance.
RTC Wake Up Alarm: Program the date/time to wake up your system.
1.3 Specifications
CPU:-Supports Intel Socket 370 Celeron Processor in the Plastic Pin Grid Array
(PPGA) package and Pentium III Processor in the Flip-Chip PGA package with
66/100/133MHz Front Side Bus.
Chipset:-VIA VT82C693A & VT82C596B
DIMM:-Supports 3.3V EDO or SDRAM in 3 168-pin banks, each bank consists of
1x168-pin 64-bit DIMM socket, which can support memory sizes of
8/16/32/64/128/256/512 MB modules.
-Supports up to a maximum of 1.5GB system memory
IDE:-Dual channel PIO and PCI Bus Master IDE ports support up to 4 EIDE devices
for HDD or CD-ROM
-Supports PIO Mode 4 with data transfer rate up to 14 MB/ Sec
-Supports Ultra DMA 33/66 (UDMA) with data transfer rate up to 33/66 MB/Sec
BIOS:-Award BIOS V.4.51PG with built-in Anti-Virus, DMI support, and green function
(Plug-and-Play BIOS)
-Supports CD-ROM, SCSI, and LS120/ZIP boot up
I/O Devices: -One FDD control port supports two of the 5.25” or 3.5” floppy drives up to 2.88
MB.
-Two high-speed 16550 UART compatible serial ports
-One parallel ports with ECP/ EPP compatibility.
-One PS/2 mouse port
-One AT or PS/2 Keyboard connector
IR Port:-One IrDA/ASKIR compatible Infrared interface port. (Cable optional)
USB Ports:-Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports support up to 127 peripheral devices.
ATX Power:-Supports Modem remote Ring-On function
-Supports software power off function
-Supports RTC Wake-Up.
-Supports Wake up on LAN.
Expansion Slots:-Three 32-bit PCI expansion slots
-Two 16-bit ISA expansion slots
-One 32-bit AGP expansion slot
Operating System:-Supports Windows 95/98/2000, Windows NT, MS-DOS V6.22, OS/2, Novell,
Unix, SCO UNIX…..
Dimension:-220 mm x 210 mm AT Form factor
1.4 Content
The motherboard box contains the following items:
One Motherboard
One IDE Ribbon Cable
One Floppy Ribbon Cable
One Set of Serial Ribbon Cable.
One Parallel Port and one PS/2 Mouse Port Cable. (If keyboard connector is PS/2 type, you
will receive one PS/2 keyboard port and one PS/2 mouse port cable. Besides, there is one
parallel port cable. )
One Driver Disk

User’s Manual & Quick Installation Chart
1.5 MotherBoard Layout
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
2.1 Installation Procedure
1. Jumper settings (BIOS and CPU)
2. Installation of CPU
3. Installation of Memory
4. I/O Connections & Panel Connections
2.1.1 Jumper Settings
In this manual , (1-2) represents the first and second pins of the jumper. (2-3) represents the second
and third pins of the jumper. On the motherboard, you will see two sets of jumpers with different
color jumper caps:
Yellow Jumper Caps: Sets the Function of Flash CMOS JRTC
Green Jumper Caps: Green Jumper Caps:Sets the type and speed of CPU JF0, JF1, JF2, JF3
Red Jumper Caps : Sets the FSB frequency of CPU JFSB0, JFSB1
WARNING: Electronic parts are Static sensitive. To prevent damage to the computer and its parts
please take the following measures.
Work on a surface such as concrete, linoleum or hard wood floor.
Ground your self with either a properly installed grounding strap or by touching a major
electrical appliance long enough to discharge the static.
2.1.2 Clearing the CMOS(Yellow Jumper Caps)
JRTC: CMOS Function Selection
1-2:Clear data
2-3:Normal Operation(Default Setting)

How to Clear the CMOS Setting
1. Turn off the power.
2. Remove power cable from power connector .
3. Remove Yellow Jumper Cap from JRTC(2-3)and put on JRTC(1-2)to remove the CMOS setting.
4. Remove Yellow Jumper Cap from JRTC(1-2)and put on JRTC(2-3).
5. Connect power cable back to power connector.
6. Turn on the power.
7. While the system reboots, press <DEL> key to set the BIOS setup.
2.1.3 CPU Voltage Setting
The motherboard supports CPU VID function, the CPU core voltage is automatically detected, the
range is from 1.3V to 3.5V for Pentium II & III CPU and. the range is from 1.3V to 2.0V for Celeron
CPU.
2.1.4 CPU Frequency Selection
Ratio JF0 JF1 JF2 JF3
3.0x 1-2 2-3 1-2 1-2
3.5x 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2
4.0x 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2
4.5x 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2
5.0x 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2
5.5x 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
6.0x 1-2 1-2 1-2 2-3
6.5x 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3
7.0x 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
7.5x 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3
8.0x 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3
The Ratio of some latest CPUs are fixed by Intel, such as Celeron 366, 400… etc. You can ignore the
four jumpers if you have this CPU on board and it will be auto detected by motherboard. Please
check with the CPU manufacturer or vendor for the CPU Ratio information.
2.1.5 CPU FSB Frequency Setting
The JFSB jumper provides some FSB frequency settings for the CPU. Auto Detect , 66MHz, 100MHz

or 133MHz FSB frequency can be selected with this jumper. The over specification operation is not
recommended.
2.2 Installation of CPU
Before installing CPU, make sure the power is off. Locate the level bar on the PGA370 ZIF socket.
Push level bar away from the socket and pull upward 90 degrees. Insert the CPU into the socket.
Make sure the notch of the CPU corresponds with the white dot on the ZIF socket (the corner
without pin socket). Do not push in the CPU. Make sure all pins are aligned with the CPU socket. ON
the level bar.
Please plug in the fan cable to the three pin fan connector on the motherboard (CPUFAN).
2.3 Installation of Memory
The motherboard has 3x168-pin 64-bit Dual Inline Memory Module(DIMM)sockets divided into 3
banks. You can install 3.3V Extended Data Output(EDO)or Unbuffered Synchronous
DRAM(SDRAM)memory. This will increase the system reliability. You must set DRAM Clock as
66MHz from BIOS Setup if EDO RAM was installed on board.
2.3.1 Installation of 168-pin DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module)
1. Before inserting the DIMM, make sure the pin1 of the DIMM matches with the pin1 on the DIMM socket.
2. Insert DIMM into the DIMM sockets at a 90-degree angle and press down.
2.3.2 Removal of 168-pin DIMM
1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM.
2. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket.
2.3.3 Memory Configuration
There is no jumper setting required for the memory size or type. It is automatically detected by the
system BIOS, and the total memory size is to add them together.
DIMM Socket DIMM Modules
DIMM1 EDO/SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB
DIMM2 EDO/SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB

DIMM3 EDO/SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB
2.4 I/O Connections/Panel Connections
I/O Connections
ATX_PWR ATX Power Connector
AT_PWR AT Power Connector
CPUFAN CPU fan connector
CHASFAN Chassis fan connector
SIR Infrared Connector ( Cable optional )
WOL Wake up on LAN connector
FLOPPY Floppy Disk Drive Connector
IDE1, 2 Primary/ Secondary IDE Connectors
MOUSE PS/2 Mouse Port
KEYBOARD AT or PS/2 Keyboard Connector
COM1, 2 Serial Ports 1 & 2
PRINTER Printer Port
USB1, 2 USB Connector ( Cable optional )
2.1.4 ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATX_PWR)
Make sure that the power supply is off before connecting or disconnecting the power cable.
2.4.2 AT Power Connector (12-pin AT_PWR)
2.4.3 Chassis & CPU Fan Connectors (3-pin FAN)
Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of the connector.

2.4.4 Infrared Connector (5-pin SIR)
This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module, with this
module and application software such as Laplink or Win95 Direct Cable Connection, user can
transfer files to or from their laptops, notebooks, PDA, PCs and printers. The connector supports
IrDA (115.2Kbps, 2 meters) and ASK-IR (56Kbps). Install infrared module onto Infrared connector
and configure the setting through ‘UART Mode Select’ in Integrated Peripherals to select whether
UART is directed for use with COM2 or Infrared.
2.4.5 Wake-up on LAN Connector (3-pin WOL)
The JP1 connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received from the
network . This feature requires the Wake up on LAN function in BIOS is set to Enabled and that your
system has an ATX power supply with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
2.4.6 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy disk drive ribbon cable. Orient the red stripe to pin 1.

2.4.7 Primary/Secondary IDE Connector (Two 40-pin IDE)
These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect your first IDE hard disk
to master mode of the primary channel. If you have second IDE device to install in your system,
connect it as slave mode on the same channel, and the third and fourth device can be connected on
secondary channel as master and slave mode respectively.
There are three connectors on the 80-pin IDE ribbon cable. The blue connector must connect with
motherboard's IDE connector and the other connectors must connect with HDD. In order to get the
better performance the Ultra DMA 66 HDD must connect with 80-pin IDE ribbon cable.
2.4.8 PS/2 Mouse Port (5-pin MOUSE)
The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse.
2.4.9 Serial Port (Two 10-pin COM)
2.4.10 USB Connectors (Two 5-pin USB)
You can attach USB devices to the USB connector.

2.4.11 Printer Port (26-pin PRINTER)
You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through the “Onboard Parallel Port” setting in
Integrated Peripherals of the COMS SETUP UTILITY.
2.4.12 Keyboard Connector (AT or PS/2 type)
The motherboard is shipped with AT keyboard connector. But you have another choice to replace
the AT keyboard connector with PS/2 keyboard connector before shipping.
2.4.13 Panel Connection (24-pin JFRNT)
JFRNT Connector Function
GREENLED Suspend Mode LED
PWRLED Power LED
KEYLK Keylock Switch
SPKR Speaker
RESET Reset Switch
IDELED HDD LED
PWRBNT ATX Power Button Connector
SMISW Sleep Switch
WARNING: To avoid the system from failing, turn off the power before connecting any devices to the
system.

Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
3.1 CMOS Setup Utility
To activate CMOS Setup, press <DEL> key immediately after you turn on the system. The following
message "Press DEL to enter SETUP" should appear in the lower left hand corner of your screen.
When you enter the CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be displayed (Figure 3-1). You can use
arrow keys to select your function, press <Enter> key to accept the selection and enter the sub-
menu.
Figure 3-1. CMOS Setup Utility Main Screen
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (XXXXXXXX)
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
3.2 Standard CMOS Setup
With the sub-menu (Figure 3-2), you can setup the; system date, system time, hard and floppy drive
type, and display adapter type. Please refer to your equipment specification when changing the
setup. Use arrow keys to highlight items, and use <PageUp>, <PageDown>, <+>, or <-> keys to
scroll through the available options.
Figure 3-2. Standard CMOS Setup Screen
ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (XXXXXXXX)
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

3.2.1 Date
To assign the system date, the format is "mm.dd.yy". The input range for the Month is 1-12. Range
for Date is 1-31. Range for Year is 1994-2079. System BIOS will calculate the day of the week
automatically.
3.2.2 Time
To assign the system time, the format is "hh:mm:ss". The setting is in military time. When entering
2:34pm enter "14:34:00".
3.2.3 Hard Disks Setting
The BIOS supports Dual-Channel PIO and PCI Bus Master IDE ports. Each port supports one master
and one slave hard drive. You can use <PageUp> or <PageDown> key to change hard drive type.
Incorrect setting may result in boot up error or system hang.
If your hard disk drive is not listed, you can select Type "USER" to define your own drive manually.
We recommend that you select Type "AUTO" for all drives. The BIOS will auto-detect the hard disk
drive and CD-ROM drive at the POST stage.
If your hard disk drive is a SCSI device, please select "None" for your hard drive setting.
3.2.4 Floppy Drives A&B Setting
Select your floppy disk drive type. Options are 360KB(5.25“), 720KB(3.5”), 1.2MB(5.25“),
1.44MB(3.5”), 2.88MB(3.5”).
3.2.5 Floppy 3 Mode Support
This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. Floppy 3 Mode support will allow reading
and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on a 3.5-inch diskette.
3.2.6 Video Display Adapter Setting
Select the display adapter type for your system. Options are EGA/VGA, MONO, CGA40 and CGA80.
3.2.7 Halt On
This function allows the system to halt when an error is detected during Power-On Self-Test.
3.3 BIOS Features Setup
The sub-menu (Figure 3-3) includes all AWARD enhanced functions. The correct setting can
enhance boot up efficiency. You can assign system speed, setup sequence, typematic and system
password setting. You can enter <F1> key for help on highlighted topics. If you want to restore

values before the changes you just made, press <F5> key. If you want to restore default value, press
<F6> or <F7> key.
Figure 3-3. BIOS FEATURES SETUP SCREEN
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS (XXXXXXXX)
BIOS FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
3.3.1 Virus Warning
When enabled, the BIOS will monitor the boot sector and the partition table on the hard drive for any
attempt to modify. If an attempt is detected, the BIOS will halt the system and prompt the warning
message. Select "Disabled" if you are installing a new operating system.
3.3.2 CPU Internal/External Cache
These options are to enable or disable CPU Internal (L1) Cache, or External (L2) Cache.
3.3.3 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Select "Enabled" to enable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking.
Select "Disabled" to disable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking.
3.3.4 Processor Number Feature
This field will appear only when you are using a Pentium III processor. Each Pentium III processor
comes with an individual "processor serial number" which by default is activated. Therefore, when
connected to the internet, Pentium III processor transmits the serial number online making it
possible to track your online activity. The field provides you the option of disabling this function.
3.3.5 Quick Power On Self Test
Select "Enabled" to speed up time required to complete Power-On Self-Test.
3.3.6 Boot Sequence
This option allows user to assign boot sequence of the system. Available options are A, C, D, E, F,
CD-ROM, SCSI and LS120/ZIP.
3.3.7 Swap Floppy Drive
When enabled, physical drive A will be assigned to logical drive B, and physical drive B will be
assigned to logical drive A.
3.3.8 Boot Up Floppy Seek
The system will detect and verify operation of the floppy drive type .
3.3.9 Boot Up Numlock Status

The option allows the <NumLock> key to be activated after system boot up.
3.3.10 Gate A20 Option
This entry allows you to select how the gate A20 is handled. The gate A20 is a device used to
address memory above 1 Mbytes. Initially, the gate A20 was handled via a pin on the keyboard
(Normal). Today, while keyboards still provide this support, it is more common, and much faster, for
the system chipset (Fast; default) to provide support for gate A20.
3.3.11 Memory Parity / ECC Check
When Disabled, there will be no memory errors shown on the monitor for Memory parity SERR#
(NMI). When parity DRAM modules are used, select Parity or ECC (Error Checking and Correcting) to
correct 1 bit memory errors in the memory.
3.3.12 Typematic Rate Setting
Select "Enabled" to configure "Typematic Rate" and "Typematic Delay" functions.
3.3.13 Typematic Rate
Use this option to set the rate at which a character keeps repeating while you hold down a key.
3.3.14 Typematic Delay
Select "Enabled" to set the length of delay before key strokes to repeat. Available options are "250",
"500", "750", and "1000".
3.3.15 Security Option
You can select whether the password is required every time the system boots or only when you
enter the Setup. You can assign "Supervisor Password" and "User Password" in the main CMOS
Setup Utility Screen.
3.3.16 PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
Enable this option to correct screen color shifts, when there is a combination of VGA cards,
accelerator cards, or MPEG cards present.
3.3.17 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB
If you are using OS/2 operating system and installed memory is larger than 64MB. You need to have
the setting in the enable mode.
3.3.18 Report No FDD For WIN 95
While the FDD in “ STANDARD CMOS SETUP ” is set to NONE, set this option to No to release IRQ6
for passing Win95 logo. This option is irrelevant under normal operation .
3.3.19 Video BIOS Shadow
Video shadow copies BIOS code from slower ROM to faster RAM. BIOS can then execute from RAM.
3.3.20 C8000-CBFFF /DC000-DFFFF Shadow
Optional firmware will be copied from ROM to RAM. When this option is enabled.
3.4 Chipset Features Setup
These settings are intended for the Chipset function on the motherboard. Fine tuning these options,
enhances the performance of the system.
Figure 3.4 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP SCREEN
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS (XXXXXXXX)
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

3.4.1 Bank 0/1, 2/3, 4/5 DRAM Timing
DRAM timing is controlled by the DRAM timing registers. The timings programmed into this register
are dependent on the system design. The slower timing may be required in certain system designs
to support loose layouts or slower memory. Options are SDRAM 10ns, SDRAM 8ns, Normal,
Medium, Fast, Turbo.
3.4.2 SDRAM Cycle Length
This item allows you to set the SDRAM Latency Timer. Options are 2, 3.
3.4.3 DRAM Clock
This item allows you to set the DRAM Clock. Options are Host CLK or HCLK-33M. You must set
DRAM Clock as 66MHz if EDO RAM was installed on board. Please set the item according to the
Host (CPU) Clock and DRAM Clock.
3.4.4 Memory Hole
Enabling this feature reserves 15MB to 16MB memory address space to ISA expansion cards that
specifically require this setting. This makes the memory from 15MB and up unavailable to the
system. Expansion cards can only access memory up to 16MB.
3.4.5 Read Around write
DRAM optimization feature: If a memory read is addressed to a location whose latest write is being
held in a buffer before being written to memory, the read is satisfied through the buffer contents,
and the read is not sent to the DRAM.
3.4.6 Concurrent PCI/Host
When Disabled, CPU bus will be occupied during the entire PCI operation period.
3.4.7 System BIOS Cacheable
Allows the system BIOS to be cached for faster system performance.
3.4.8 Video BIOS Cacheable
Allows the video BIOS to be cached for faster video performance.
3.4.9 Video RAM Cacheable
Enabled allows caching of the video RAM, resulting in better system performance. However, if any
program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
3.4.10 AGP Aperture Size
Choose 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB. Memory-mapped, graphics data structures can reside in the
Graphics Aperture.
3.4.11 AGP-2X Mode

Set to Enabled if your AGP card supports the 2X mode, which uses a double-clocked data technique
to transfer twice the data per each AGP clock.
3.4.12 CPU Host/PCI Clock
Supports Default, 66, 75, 83, 100, 103, 112, 124, 133, 140 or 150MHz external frequency. Select
Default, 66, 75 or 83MHz if your CPU is 66MHz FSB and select Default, 100, 103, 112 or 124, if the
CPU is 100MHz FSB. When CPU is 133MHz FSB, you can select the 124, 133, 140 or 150MHz.
The 75, 83, 103, 112, 124, 140 and 150 MHz frequency are optional.
The frequency mapping table of the elements:
Ext. frequency AGP PCI ISA
66MHz 66MHz 33MHz 8.33MHz
75MHz 75MHz 37.5MHz 8.33MHz
83MHz 83MHz 41.6MHz 8.33MHz
100MHz 66MHz 33MHz 8.33MHz
103MHz 68.6MHz 34.3MHz 8.33MHz
112MHz 74.6MHz 37.33MHz 8.33MHz
124MHz 82.6MHz 41.33MHz 8.33MHz
124MHz 82.6MHz 31MHz 8.33MHz
133MHz 66MHz 33.25MHz 8.33MHz
140MHz 70MHz 35MHz 8.33MHz
150MHz 75MHz 37.5MHz 8.33MHz
Notice:
The 75, 83, 103, 112, 124, 140 and 150MHz frequency are over specification.
You must install 8ns or faster DIMM on board if you set 103, 112 or 124MHz as external frequency
and must install 7ns or faster DIMM on board if you set 133 or 140MHz as external frequency. If the
external frequency is 150MHz, you must have installed 6ns or faster DIMM on board.
Warning: Over specification operations are not recommended.
3.5 Power Management Setup
Power management decreases power usage under the pre-defined standby time range.
Figure 3-5. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP SCREEN
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS (XXXXXXXX)
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

3.5.1 ACPI Function
This item allows you to enable or disable the function of Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface which offers improved power management when ATX power
supply is installed. Please disable this function if your power supply is AT type.
3.5.2 Power Management
Min Saving System starts power saving function when the inactivity period
exceeds 1 hour.
Max Saving System starts power saving function when the inactivity period
exceeds 1 min.
User Define Allows user to define the inactivity period before power saving
function activates,
3.5.3 PM Control by APM
Select "Yes" if your system has Advanced Power Management (APM).
3.5.4 Video Off After
This option allows your monitor to blank after your system went into Doze or Suspend mode. You
can elect to not blank screen by select “ NA”. Default value is " Suspend ".
3.5.5 Video Off Method
This field defines the video off features. The following options are available: DPMS Support, Blank
Screen, V/H SYNC + Blank . The DPMS (Display Power Management System) features allow the BIOS
to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.
3.5.6 MODEM Use IRQ
This item tells the Power Management BIOS which IRQ is assigned to the installed MODEM. Option
are NA, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10 and 11.
3.5.7 Soft-Off by PWRBTN
When set to “Delay 4 Sec.”, the power button has a dual function where pressing less than 4
seconds will place the system in sleep mode and shut down the system when the button is held
more than 4 seconds. “Instant-Off”, the system will be shut down right away when the power button
is pressed.
3.5.8 HDD Power Down
This instructs hard drives to shut off while in the Power Management modes.
3.5.9 Doze Mode
When system is inactive after the predefined time limit, system performance will drop down. This is
the first level of Power Management.
3.5.10 Suspend Mode
System further shuts down all devices except for CPU itself. This is the third level of Power
Management.
3.5.11 VGA
When set to On, any event occurring at a VGA port will awaken a system which has been powered
down.
3.5.12 LPT & COM
When set to On, any event occurring at a LPT (printer) / COM (serial) port will awaken a system
which has been powered down.
3.5.13 HDD & FDD
When set to On, any event occurring at a Hard Disk or floppy drive port will awaken a system which
has been powered down.

3.5.14 DMA / master
When set to On, any event occurring to the DMA controller will awaken a system which has been
powered down.
3.5.15 Modem Ring Resume
An incoming call on the external Modem power on the system. The function of power on through
modem when system is off. When set to “Enabled” : To let the system to enter the environment of
DOS or Windows 95/98 OS before system is power off. As long as there are any message through
the Modem to enter the System during system is power off. The system will enable power on
function.
3.5.16 RTC Alarm Resume
Set this option to enable or disable the RTC Alarm to Wake Up the system which is set at soft Off.
3.5.17 Date (of Month) Alarm, Timer (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
Set these options to specify the RTC Alarm time on Date / Hour / Minute / Second.
3.5.18 Wake Up On LAN
With a LAN card installed, the Wake-up on LAN function allows you to remotely power up your
system through your network by sending a wake-up frame or signal. With this feature, you can
remotely upload / download data to/from systems during off-peak hours. Please refer to session
2.4.5 for more information.
3.5.19 Primary INTR
When set to On (default), any primary interrupt request (see below) will awaken the system which
has been powered down.
Following this option is a list of IRQs (Interrupt ReQuests). You can set each IRQ to be Primary,
Secondary or Disabled. When set to Secondary, the interrupt request will neither prevent the system
from going into a power management mode nor awaken it.
3.6 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup
Figure 3.6 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS (XXXXXXXX)
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
3.6.1 PNP OS Installed
This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system. Please set it as “ No “ if the
operating system has no PnP function or to avoid reassigning the IRQs by the operating system.

3.6.2 Resources Controlled By
Default setting is "Auto". This setting allows the BIOS to self detect setting and Plug-and-Play
devices during start up. The user can select and configure IRQs under "Manual" mode.
3.6.3 Reset Configuration Data
In case a conflict occurs after you assign the IRQs or after you configure your system, you can
enable this function to allow your system to automatically reset your configuration and reassign the
IRQs, DMAs, and I/O address.
3.6.4 IRQ-xx assigned to
If your ISA card is not PnP compatible and requires a special IRQ to support its function, set the
selected IRQ-x assigned to :“Legacy ISA”. This setting informs the PnP BIOS to reserve the selected
IRQ for the installed legacy ISA card.
3.6.5 DMA-x assigned to
If your ISA card is not PnP compatible and requires a special DMA channel to support its function,
set the selected DMA channel to “Legacy ISA”. This setting informs the PnP BIOS to reserve the
selected DMA channel for the installed legacy ISA card.
3.6.6 CPU to PCI Write Buffer
When enabled, up to four D words of data can be written to the PCI bus without interrupting the
CPU. When disabled, a write buffer is not used and the CPU read cycle will not be completed until
the PCI bus signals that it is ready to receive the data.
3.6.7 PCI Dynamic Bursting
When enabled, data transfer on the PCI bus, where possible, make use of the high-performance PCI
bust protocol, in which greater amounts of data are transferred at a single command.
3.6.8 PCI Master 0 WS Write
When enabled, writes to the PCI bus are command with zero wait states.
3.6.9 PCI Delay Transaction
The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delay transactions cycles. Select
Enabled to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1.
3.6.10 PCI # 2 Access # 1 Retry
This item allows you enabled/disabled the PCI # 2 Access # 1 Retry.
3.6.11 AGP Master 1 WS Write
This implements a single delay when writing to the AGP Bus. By default, two-wait states are used by
the system, allowing for greater stability.
3.6.12 AGP Master 1 WS Read
This implements a single delay when reading to the AGP Bus. By default, two-wait states are used
by the system, allowing for greater stability.
3.6.13 Assign IRQ For USB
This item can be found when "OnChip USB" is enabled from Integrated Peripherals menu. When this
item is Enabled, the system automatically assigns an IRQ for the USB device connected to your
system. However, if you are not using USB devices and an ISA slot required an IRQ address, set this
function to Disabled. The IRQ address previously occupied by the USB device will be available for
the ISA slot.
3.6.14 Assign IRQ For VGA
The Enabled option allows the BIOS to auto-route an IRQ for use by a VGA card. While most of the
VGA cards do not need the IRQ assignment, certain VGA cards may need it.
3.7 Integrated Peripherals
You can control Input and Output functions from this screen.

Figure 3-7 Integrated Peripherals
ROM PCI / ISA BIOS (XXXXXXXX)
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
3.7.1 OnChip IDE Channel 0/1
Select "Enabled" to activate each on-board IDE channel separately, Select "Disabled", if you install
an add-on IDE Control card
3.7.2 IDE Prefetch Mode
Enable prefetching for IDE drive interfaces that support its faster drive accesses. If you are getting
disk drive errors, change the setting to omit the drive interface where the errors occur. Depending
on the configuration of your IDE subsystem, this field may not appear, and it does appear when the
Internal PCI/IDE filed, above, is Disabled.
3.7.3 IDE HDD Block Mode
This feature enhances disk performance by allowing multi-sector data transfers and eliminates the
interrupt handling time for each sector.
3.7.4 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave PIO
These four PIO fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of four IDE devices. When under "Auto"
mode, the system automatically set the best mode for each device
3.7.5 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
When set to "Auto" mode, the system will detect if the hard drive supports Ultra DMA mode.
3.7.6 Init Display First
Select “AGP” or “PCI Slot” for system to detect first when boot-up.
3.7.7 Onboard FDC Controller
Select "Enabled" to activate the on-board FDC
Select "Disabled" to activate an add-on FDC
3.7.8 Onboard Serial Port 1 & 2
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first/second serial port. The default value for
the first serial port is "3F8/IRQ4" and the second serial port is "2F8/IRQ3".
3.7.9 UR1 & 2 Mode Select
Select to activate the Infrared transfer function.
3.7.10 Onboard Parallel Port