Taiwan Commate Computer Inc. S630MA Original operating instructions

S630MA Quick Installation Chart
For your convenience, this chart lists all the CPUs supported by S630MA and their corresponding jumper
setting.
*** The Ratio of some latest CPUs are fixed by Intel, such as Celeron/ Celeron-II/ Pentium-III 366, 400, 566…
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.
Ratio JF0 JF1 JF2 JF3
3.0x 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
3.5x 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2
4.0x 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3
4.5x 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3
5.0x 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2
5.5x 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2
6.0x 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3
6.5x 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3
7.0x 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2
7.5x 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2
8.0x 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
S630MA
Motherboard
User's Manual
Product Name: S630MA
Manual Revision: English, 1.0
Trademarks
Intel, Celeron , Socket 370 and Pentium III are trademarks of Intel Corporation

SiS is a registered trademark of Silicon Integrated Systems Corp.
Award is a trademark of Award Software International Inc.
MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation
Novell is a trademark of Novell Corporation
ADI is a trademarks of Analog Devices Inc.,
All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective 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 FSB Frequency Selection
2.1.4 CPU Voltage Setting
2.1.5 CPU 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 Chassis and CPU Fan Connector
2.4.3 Infrared Connector
2.4.4 Floppy Disk Drive Connector
2.4.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Connector
2.4.6 PS/2 Mouse Port
2.4.7 PS/2 Keyboard Connector
2.4.8 VGA Output Connector
2.4.9 Serial Port
2.4.10 LAN Connector
2.4.11 Printer Port
2.4.12 USB Connectors
2.4.13 Game/MIDI/Line Out/Line In/Mic In Connector (optional)
2.4.14 Line Out Connector
2.4.15 Line In Connector
2.4.16 Microphone In Connector
2.4.17 Game/MIDI Port
2.4.18 ATAPI IDE/SONY Audio
2.4.19 Panel Connection
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup
3.1 CMOS Setup Utility
3.2 Standard CMOS Setup
3.3 Advanced BIOS Features Setup
3.4 Advanced Chipset Features Setup
3.5 Integrated Peripherals
3.6 Power Management Setup
3.7 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup
3.8 PC Health Status
3.9 Frequency Control
3.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
3.11 Load Optimized Defaults

3.12 Set Password
3.13 Save & Exit Setup
3.14 Exit Without Saving
Chapter 4. Software Installation
4.1 Installing the Sound Driver
4.1.1 For Windows 95/98
4.1.2 For Windows 2000/NT 4.0
4.2 Installing the LAN Driver
4.2.1 For Windows 95/98/2000
4.2.2 For Windows NT 4.0
4.2.3 The other Operation Systems
4.3 Installing the Graphics Driver
4.3.1 Windows 95/98 Installation
4.3.2 Windows 2000 Installation
4.3.3 Windows NT 4.0 Installation
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Product Overview
Thank you for purchasing the S630MA motherboard. This motherboard uses SiS 630E Host Interface
Controller, 2D/3D Ultra-AGP with super south single 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 four 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 is the installation of the device drivers & utilities.
1.2 Features
Support Ultra DMA 66.
Modem Remote Ring On.
Support NCR SCSI BIOS.
Support Hardware Monitor function.
Support 66/100/133MHz FSB frequency.
ADI AD1881A Audio CODEC on board
Support Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI).
Support Desktop Management Interface (DMI) through BIOS.
Integrated 2D/3D graphics accelerator with AGP 4X performance.
RTC Wake up Alarm: Program the date/time to wake up your system.
Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller with 10/100Mbps and wake up on LAN.
Both the BIOS and hardware levels of the motherboard meet PC '99 compliant.
1.3 Specifications
CPU :
Supports Intel Socket 370 Celeron or Pentium III Processor in the Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA) or
Flip-Chip PGA package with 66/100/133MHz Front Side Bus.
Chipset :
SiS 630E
VGA :
Integrates the UltraAGP technology and advanced 128-bit graphic display interface.
AGP v2.0 compliant. Delivers AGP 4x performance and up to 2 GB/s memory bandwidth.
Integrated 24-bit 270MHz RAMDAC graphics controller.

Full 2D/3D/DirectX acceleration.
Supports hardware DVD Accelerator.
Shared System Memory Area up to 64MB.
LAN :
Integrated 10/100Mb Fast Ethernet Controller.
Full Duplex and Half Duplex Mode for both 10 and 100 Mbps.
Plug and Play Compatible.
High performance 32bit PCI Bus Master Architecture with integrated direct memory.
IEEE 802.3 and 802.3u standard compatible.
IEEE 802.3u auto negotiation and parallel detection for automatic speed selection.
Power down of 10base-T/100base-Tx sections when not in use.
DIMM :
Supports 3.3V PC100/133-compliant SDRAM in 2 168-pin banks, each bank consists of 1x168-pin
64-bit DIMM socket, which can support memory sizes of 16/32/64/128/256/512 MB modules.
System memory Size up to 1GB.
ATX Power :
Supports Modem remote Ring-On function
Supports software power off function
Supports RTC Wake-Up.
Supports Wake up on LAN.
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.
Supports Multiword DMA Mode 0, 1, 2.
Supports Ultra DMA 33/66 with data transfer rate up to 33/66 MB/Sec.
BIOS :
2Mbits Award BIOS v6.00PG with built-in Anti-Virus, DMI, ACPI support, and green function (Plug-
and-Play BIOS)
Supports CD-ROM/HD/SCSI/Floppy/LS120/ZIP and LAN boot up
Supports NCR SCSI BIOS.
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 PS/2 Keyboard connector
USB Ports :
Five Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports support up to 127 peripheral devices. (Cable optional)
Delivers better connectivity and 2*12Mb bandwidth
Sound :
ADI AD1881A Audio Codec
AC '97 Rev 2.1 compliant
16-bit Stereo Full-Duplex Codex
High quality Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) from 7kHz to 48kHz in 1Hz increments
Phat Stereo 3D Stereo Enhancement

Audio Amp Power Down Signal
Extended 6-bit Master Volume Control
DSP 16-bit Serial Port Format, Slot 16 Mode
Split Power Supplies ( 3.3V Digital / 5V Analog )
IR Port :
One IrDA/ASKIR compatible Infrared interface port. (Cable optional)
Expansion Slots:
Three 32-bit PCI expansion slots
One Audio Modem Riser (AMR ) slot
Operating System :
Supports Windows 3.x/95/98/2000, Windows NT, MS-DOS V6.22, OS/2, Novell, Unix, SCO UNIX.....
Dimension :
234 mm x 170 mm Micro ATX form factor
1.4 Content
The motherboard box contains the following items:
One Motherboard
One IDE Ribbon Cable
One Floppy Ribbon Cable
One Serial Ribbon Cable
One Driver CD
User's Manual & Quick Installation Chart
1.5 MotherBoard Layout

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
2.1 Installation Procedure
1. Jumper settings
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 : 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 Cap)
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 ATX 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 ATX 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 FSB Frequency Setting (Red Jumper Caps)
The JFSB jumper provides 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.
2.1.4 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 III CPU and. the range is from 1.3V to 2.0V for Celeron & Socket 370 CPU.
2.1.5 CPU Frequency Selection (Green Jumper Caps)
Ratio JF0 JF1 JF2 JF3
3.0x 2-3 2-3 2-3 1-2
3.5x 2-3 1-2 2-3 1-2
4.0x 2-3 2-3 1-2 2-3
4.5x 2-3 1-2 1-2 2-3
5.0x 2-3 2-3 1-2 1-2

5.5x 2-3 1-2 1-2 1-2
6.0x 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3
6.5x 1-2 1-2 2-3 2-3
7.0x 1-2 2-3 2-3 1-2
7.5x 1-2 1-2 2-3 1-2
8.0x 1-2 2-3 1-2 2-3
The Ratio of some latest CPUs are fixed by Intel, such as Celeron/ Celeron-II/ Pentium-III 366, 400, 566… 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.
2.2 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.
2.3 Installation of Memory
This motherboard has 2x168-pin 64-bit Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets divided into 2 banks. You can
install 3.3V Unbuffered PC100/133-compliant Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) memory.
Some DIMM memory have SPD ( Serial Presence Detect ) 8-pin IC on module. It is not recommended the SPD (
Serial Presence Detect ) DIMM blends and non-SPD DIMM.
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 PC100/133 SDRAM 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB
DIMM2 PC100/133 SDRAM 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB
2.4 I/O Connections/Panel Connections
I/O Connections

ATXPWR ATX Power Connector
CPUFAN CPU fan connector
SYSFAN Chassis fan connector
JIR Infrared Connector ( Cable optional )
FLOPPY Floppy Disk Drive Connector
IDE1, 2 Primary/ Secondary IDE Connectors
MS PS/2 Mouse Port
KB PS/2 Keyboard Connector
VGA VGA output Connector
COM1,COM2 Serial Ports 1 & 2
LPT Printer Port
USB USB Connector
LAN LAN Connector
GP1 Game/MIDI Connectors
LINE_OUT Line out Connector
LINE_IN Line in Connector
MIC Microphone in Connector
SONY The Connector for IDE/Sony CD-ROM audio in
2.4.1 ATX Power Connector (20-pin ATXPWR)
Make sure that the power supply is off before connecting or disconnecting the power cable.
2.4.2 CPU, Chassis Fan Connector (3-pin CPUFAN, SYSFAN)
Connect the fan's plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of the connector.
2.4.3 Infrared Connector (10-pin JIR)
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). An optional consumer infrared (CIR) set connects to the CIR and SIR connectors simultaneously for
both wireless transmitting and remote control functions through one external infrared module. 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.
2.4.4 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy disk drive ribbon cable. Orient the red stripe to pin 1
2.4.5 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.
2.4.6 PS/2 Mouse Port (6-pin Mini-Din MS)
The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse.

2.4.7 PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6-pin Mini-Din KB)
This connection is for a standard keyboard using a PS/2 plug. You may use a Din to Mini-Din adapter on standard
AT keyboards.
2.4.8 VGA Output Connector (15-pin female)
This connector is for output to a VGA-compatible device.
2.4.9 Serial Port (9-pin D-type COM1 & 10-pin COM2)
2.4.10 LAN Connector
The LAN Connector is used to attach RJ-45 cable. For 100Base-TX, your network cable must be
category 5, twisted-pair wiring with RJ-45 connectors. If you plan on running the adapter at 100Mbps, it
must be connected to a 100Base-TX hub. For 10Base-T, use category 3, 4 or 5 twisted-pair wiring.
2.4.11 Printer Port (25-pin D-type PRINTER)
You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through the "Onboard Parallel Port" setting in
Integrated Peripherals of the CMOS SETUP UTILITY.
2.4.12 USB Connectors (4-pin USB & 5-pin JP12, JP13)
S630MA provides five USB ports. You can attach USB devices to the USB connector.
2.4.13 Game/MIDI/Line Out/Line In/Microphone In Connector (optional)
The connector is same as audio port of the back I/O panel. The cable is optional.

2.4.14 Line Out Connector
The Line Out phonejack provides the audio outputs for the left and right stereo channels.
2.4.15 Line In Connector
The Line In phonejack is used to attach monaural or stereo devices such as a cassette, Digital Audio Tape, or
Minidisc players for playback, mixing, or recording.
2.4.16 Microphone In Connector
The Microphone In phonejack is used to attach a monaural microphone for live audio input for playback, mixing, or
recording.
2.4.17 Game/MIDI Port
The Game/MIDI Port connector is used to attach a joystick for game interaction or to attach an external MIDI
device for playback, mixing, or recording.
2.4.18 ATAPI IDE/Sony CD-ROM Audio (4-pin SONY)
The ATAPI IDE/Sony CD-ROM Audio connector is used to connect the audio cable from either an ATAPI IDE or
Sony CD-ROM drive for playback, mixing, and recording.
2.4.19 Panel Connection (24-pin JFRNT)
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
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software

>Standard CMOS Features >Frequency Control
>Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
>Advanced Chipset Features
>Integrated Peripherals
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Password
>Power Management Setup Save & Exit Setup
>PnP / PCI Configurations Exit Without Saving
>PC Health Status
Esc : Quit ¯ ® ¬ : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
Sub-Menu
Note that a right pointer symbol appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that a sub-menu can be
launched from this field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter. To call up a sub-menu, simple
move the highlight to the field and press <Enter>. The sub-menu will then immediately appear. Use the legend keys to
enter values and move from field within a sub-menu just as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc> key to return to
the main menu.
3.2 Standard CMOS Features
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 Features Screen
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
Date ( mm : dd : yy ) Fri, Jan 1 1999 Item Help
Time ( hh : mm: ss ) 1 : 28 : 42
Menu Level >
>IDE Primary Master ST38641A
>IDE Primary Slave None Change the day, month,
>IDE Secondary Master None Year and century
>IDE Secondary Slave E-IDE CD-ROM Max 54X
Drive A 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Drive B None
Floppy 3 Mode Support Disabled
Video EGA/VGA
Halt On All Errors
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 14336K
Total Memory 15360K
¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help
F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults
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 <Enter>＞ or <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 "Manual" mode 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.
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software
IDE Primary Master
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter Item Help
Menu Level >>
IDE Primary Master Auto
Access Mode Auto To auto-detect the
HDD's size, head… on
Capacity 8606 MB This channel
Cylinder 16676
Head 16
Precomp 0
Landing Zone 16675
Sector 63
¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help
F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults
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 Advanced 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. Advanced BIOS Features Screen
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software
Advanced BIOS Features
Virus Warning Disabled Item Help
CPU Internal Cache
External Cache
CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Processor Number Feature
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Disabled
Menu Level >
Quick Power On Self Test Enabled
First Boot Device IDE-0
Second Boot Device Floppy
Third Boot Device SCSI
Fourth Boot Device Disabled
Swap Floppy Drive Disabled
Boot Up Floppy Seek Disabled
Boot Up NumLock Status On
Gate A20 Option Fast
Typematic Rate Setting Disabled
X Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) 6
X Typematic Delay (Msec) 250
Security Option
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
Setup
Non-OS2
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Report No FDD For WIN 95
Video BIOS Shadow
Disabled
Yes
Enabled
¯ ® ¬: Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD : Value F10 : Save ESC : Exit F1 : General Help
F5 : Previous Value F6 : Fail-Safe Defaults F7 : Optimized Defaults
( Scroll down to see more items , as shown here )
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 First/Second/Third Boot Device & Boot Other Device
This option allows user to assign boot sequence of the system. Available options are Floppy, HDD, CD-
ROM, SCSI, LAN and LS120/ZIP. Set " Boot Other Device" to Enabled if you wish to boot from another

device.
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 Typematic Rate Setting
Select "Enabled" to configure "Typematic Rate" and "Typematic Delay" functions.
3.3.12 Typematic Rate
Use this option to set the rate at which a character keeps repeating while you hold down a key.
3.3.13 Typematic Delay
Select "Enabled" to set the length of delay before key strokes to repeat. Available options are "250", "500",
"750", and "1000".
3.3.14 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 "Set Password" in the main CMOS Setup Utility Screen.
3.3.15 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.
3.3.16 HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
The item allows you to set HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability function. Configuration options: Enabled and
Disabled.
3.3.17 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.

3.3.18 Video BIOS Shadow
Video shadow copies BIOS code from slower ROM to faster RAM. BIOS can then execute from RAM.
3.4 Advanced Chipset Features Setup
These settings are intended for the Advanced Chipset function on the motherboard. Fine tuning these options, enhances
the performance of the system.
Figure 3.4 Advanced Chipset Features Screen
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright ( C ) 1984 - 2000 Award Software
Advanced Chipset Features
> Advanced DRAM Control 1 Press Enter Item Help
> Advanced DRAM Control 2 Press Enter Menu Level >
System BIOS Cacheable Enabled
Video RAM Cacheable Enabled
Memory Hole At 15M-16M Disabled
AGP Aperture Size 64MB
Graphic Window WR Combin
Concurrent function (MEM)
Enabled
Enabled
Concurrent function (PCI) Enabled
PCI Delay Transaction
Memory Parity Check
Enabled
Disabled
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3.4.1 Advanced DRAM Control 1
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Advanced DRAM Control 1
Auto Configuration Auto Item Help
SDRAM RAS Active Time 6T Menu Level >
SDRAM RAS Precharg Time 3T
RAS to CAS Delay 3T
Dram Background Command Delay 1T
LD-off Dram RD/WR Cycles Delay 1T
Write Recovery Time 1T
VCM REF To ACT/REF Delay 9T
VCM ACCT - ACT/REF Delay 8T
Early CKE Delay 1T Cntrl Normal
Early CKE Delay Adjust 1ns
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3.4.2 Auto Configuration
Auto Configuration installs preset default values for some of the timing parameters for RAM memory. We
recommend that you leave these items at the default value Auto.
3.4.3 SDRAM RAS Precharge Time

The RAS Recharge means the timing to inactive RAS and the timing for DRAM to do Recharge before next
RAS can be issued.
3.4.4 RAS to CAS Delay
These are timing of SDRAM CAS Latency and RAS to CAS Delay, calculated by clocks. They are
important parameters affects SDRAM performance.
3.4.5 The other items in Advanced DRAM Control 1
These items set the timing and wait states for SDRAM memory. We recommend that you leave these items
at the default value.
3.4.6 Advanced DRAM Control 2
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Advanced DRAM Control 2
Mem Command Output Time Delay 1T Item Help
SDRAM/VCM CAS Latency SPD Menu Level >
SDRCLK Control +2.0 ns
SDWCLK Control CS#/CKE +2.0 ns
SDWCLK Control MA/SRAS +2.0 ns
SDWCLK Control DQM/MD -0.5 ns
EGMRCLK Control +3.0 ns
EGMWCLK Control +3.0 ns
AGTL Pull Up Control Enabled
AGTL Feed Back Control Enabled
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3.4.7 SDRAM/VCM CAS Latency
This controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time that the data actually becomes
available.
3.4.8 The other items in Advanced DRAM Control 2
These items set timing parameters for the CPU access. We recommend that you leave these items at the
default value.
3.4.9 System BIOS Cacheable
Allows the system BIOS to be cached for faster system performance.
3.4.10 Video RAM Cacheable
This item lets you cache Video RAM A000 and B000.
3.4.11 Memory Hole At 15M-16M
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.
3.4.12 AGP Aperture Size (MB)

Choose 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256MB. Memory-mapped, graphics data structures can reside in the Graphics
Aperture.
3.4.13 Graphic Window WR Combin
Use this item to enable or disable data combination from buffer then write to memory feature.
3.4.14 Concurrent function (MEM) & (PCI)
Use these items to enable or disable concurrent memory/PCI and CPU action.
3.4.15 PCI Delayed Transaction
If the chipset has an embedded 32-bit write buffer to support delay transaction cycles, you can enable this
item to provide compliance with PCI Ver. 2.1 specifications. We recommend that you leave this item at the
default value.
3.4.16 Memory Parity Check
This item enables a parity check during boot-up memory testing. Only set this item to enabled if you are
using DRAM memory with parity.
3.5 Integrated Peripherals
You can control Input and Output functions from this screen.
Figure 3-5 Integrated Peripherals
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Integrated Peripherals
> SIS 630 OnChip IDE Device Press Enter Item Help
> SIS 630 OnChip PCI Device Press Enter Menu Level >
> SIS 950 SuperIO Device Press Enter
USB Controller Enabled
USB Keyboard Support Disabled
IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled
Init Display First PCI Slot
System Share Memory Size 8 MB
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3.5.1 SIS 630 OnChip IDE Device
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SIS 630 OnChip IDE Device
Internal PCI/IDE Both Item Help
IDE Primary Master PIO Auto Menu Level >
IDE Primary Slave PIO Auto
IDE Secondary Master PIO Auto
IDE Secondary Slave PIO Auto
IDE Primary Master UDMA Auto
IDE Primary Slave UDMA Auto
IDE Secondary Master UDMA Auto
IDE Secondary Slave UDMA Auto
IDE Burst Mode Enabled

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3.5.2 Internal PCI/IDE
Use this item to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are integrated on this motherboard.
3.5.3 IDE 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
3.5.4 IDE Primary & Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
When set to "Auto" mode, the system will detect if the hard drive supports Ultra DMA mode.
3.5.5 IDE Burst Mode
Use this item to enable a buffer for bus master PCI IDE transfers.
3.5.6 SIS 630 OnChip PCI Device
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SIS 630 OnChip PCI Device
SIS-7018 AC97 AUDIO Enabled Item Help
SIS-7013 S/W Modem Disabled Menu Level >
SIS-900 10/100M ETHERNET Enabled
SIS-900 MAC Address Input Press Enter
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3.5.7 SIS-7018 AC97 AUDIO
This item enables the integrated audio capabilities.
3.5.8 SIS-7013 S/W Modem
This item enables the integrated software modem capabilities.
3.5.9 SIS-900 10/100M ETHERNET
This item enables the integrated Ethernet capabilities.
3.5.10 SIS-900 MAC Address Input
The address was set OK by manufacturer. If the data is lost, system will prompt you to key in the address
number. Please follow the address number sticker that on motherboard to key in the number.
3.5.11 SIS 950 SuperIO Device
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SIS 950 SuperIO Device