Taiwan Commate Computer Inc. 370SMA User manual

370SMA Quick Installation Chart
For your convenience, this chart lists all the CPUs supported by 370SMA and their corresponding
jumper setting.
*** The Ratio of some latest CPUs are fixed by Intel Corp. and VIA such as Celeron/ Celeron II/ Pentium
III 366, 400, 566… etc and VIA Cyrix III CPU. 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 session 3.9.3 for more
information.
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
370SMA Motherboard
User’s Manual
Product Name: 370SMA
Manual Revision: English, 1.3
Trademarks
Intel, Celeron , Socket 370 and Pentium III are trademarks of Intel Corporation
Award is a trademark of Award Software International Inc.
MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows NT are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
Novell is a trademark of Novell Corporation
Sound Blaster SB16 is a trademark of Creative Technology
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 6

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 Keyboard Voltage Setting
2.1.3 Clearing the CMOS
2.1.4 CPU FSB Frequency Selection
2.1.5 CPU Frequency Setting
2.1.6 CPU Voltage 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 Wake-up on LAN Connector
2.4.4 Creative’s SB_LINK Sound Connector
2.4.5 Floppy Disk Drive Connector
2.4.6 Primary/Secondary IDE Connector
2.4.7 Infrared Connector
2.4.8 PS/2 Mouse Port
2.4.9 PS/2 Keyboard Connector
2.4.10 VGA Output Connector
2.4.11 Serial Port
2.4.12 Printer Port
2.4.13 USB Connectors
2.4.14 Line Out Connector
2.4.15 Line In Connector
2.4.16 Microphone In Connector
2.4.17 ATAPI IDE/SONY Audio
2.4.18 Mitsumi Audio
2.4.19 Game/MIDI Port
2.4.20 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 Supervisor/User Password
3.13 Save & Exit Setup
3.14 Exit Without Saving
Chapter 4. Software Installation
4.1 INF Update for Windows 95/98/ME/2000
4.1.1 For Windows 95/98 Gold Edition
4.1.2 For Windows 98 SE
4.1.3 For Windows 2000/ME
4.2 Installing the Graphics Driver
4.2.1 For Windows 95/98/ME
4.2.2 For Windows 2000
4.2.3 For Windows NT 4.0
4.2.4 For Windows 3.11, NT 3.51 & OS/2
4.3 Installing the Sound Driver
4.4 Installing the Intel Security Driver
4.5 Installing Ultra ATA Storage Driver
4.6 Installing Hardware Doctor
Appendix A Using the Suspend to RAM Function
Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Product Overview

Thank you for purchasing the 370SMA motherboard. This motherboard utilizes Intel's latest
Accelerated Hub Architecture technology. It uses FW82815 and FW82801AA controller Hub. 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
Wake up on LAN.
Wake on Keyboard.
Support Ultra DMA 66.
Modem Remote Ring On.
Support NCR SCSI BIOS.
Support Suspend to RAM.
Support Hardware Monitor function.
Support 66/100/133MHz FSB frequency.
ADI AD1881A Audio CODEC on board.
Allows CPU settings and easy overclocking of frequency.
Support Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI).
Support Desktop Management Interface (DMI) through BIOS.
Low-power sleep modes, and 4Mbits “Plug & Play” Flash ROM.
RTC Wake up Alarm: Program the date/time to wake up your system.
PC100 SDRAM system memory can be scaled to PC133 system memory.
Integrated 2D/3D graphics accelerator or AGP (2X/4X) discrete graphics card.
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 in the Plastic Pin Grid Array (PPGA) or
Flip-Chip PGA package and VIA Cyrix III Processors with 66/100/133MHz Front Side
Bus.
Chipset : - Intel FW82815 and FW82801AA.
VGA : - Competitive internal graphics can be scaled via an AGP card interface.
- The local graphics memory can up to 4MB display cache with AGP Inline Memory
Module (AIMM) and install it to the AGP slot. The components populating the AIMM
must be at least PC100 compliant and rated to operate at 133MHz.
- Integrated 24-bit 230MHz RAMDAC graphics controller.
- Full 2D/3D/DirectX acceleration.
- Hardware Motion Compensation assist for software MPEG/DVD decode.
- Shared System Memory Area 1MB. 60MB Dynamic Video Memory Allocation.
DIMM : - Supports 3.3V PC100/133-compliant SDRAM in 3 168-pin banks, each bank consists of
1x168-pin 64-bit DIMM socket, which can support memory sizes of 32/64/128/256/512
MB modules.
- Supports up to a maximum of 512 MB 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 with data transfer rate up to 33/66 MB/Sec.

Expansion Slots: - Two 32-bit PCI expansion slots
- One 32-bit AGP expansion slot
- One Audio Modem Riser (AMR ) slot
BIOS : - 4Mbits Award BIOS v6.00PGN 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
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.
Sound : - ADI AD1881A Audio Codec
- AC '97 Rev 2.1 compliant
- 16-bit Stereo Full-Duplex Codec
- High quality Sample Rate Conversion (SRC) from 7kHz to 48kHz in 1Hz increments
-Inside PhatTM Stereo 3D sound enhancement technology
- Audio Amp Power Down Signal
- Extended 6-bit Master Volume Control
- Stereo Headphone Amplifier
- DSP 16-bit Serial Port Format, Slot 16 Mode
- Split Power Supplies ( 3.3V Digital / 5V Analog )
ATX Power : - Supports Modem remote Ring-On function
- Supports software power off function
- Supports RTC Wake-Up.
- Supports Wake up on LAN.
- Supports Keyboard Wake-Up.
Others : - Supports Creative’s Sound Blaster 16 compatibility for real-mode DOS games.
Operating System : - Supports Windows 3.x/95/98/2000, Windows NT, MS-DOS V6.22, OS/2, Novell, Unix,
SCO UNIX.....Supports Windows 3.x/95/98/2000, Windows NT, MS-DOS V6.22, OS/2,
Novell, Unix, SCO UNIX.....
Dimension : - 246 mm x 190 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 JFSB Sets the Keyboard Voltage JKBV

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 Keyboard Voltage Setting (Red Jumper Cap)
This motherboard supports wake on keyboard function. This feature requires that your system has an
ATX power supply with at least 300mA +5V standby power and set this jumper to 2 & 3 pin short. Refer
to session 3.5.9 for more information.
1-2 : 5V (Default Setting)
2-3 : 5V Stand By
2.1.3 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 connector J1.
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 connector J1.
6. Turn on the power.
7. While the system reboots, press <DEL> key to set the BIOS setup.
2.1.4 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.

2.1.5 CPU Frequency Selection (Green Jumper Caps)
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 Corp. and VIA such as Celeron/ Celeron II/
Pentium III 366, 400, 566… etc and VIA Cyrix III CPU. You can ignore the four jumpers if you have
this CPU on board and it will be auto detected by system. Please check with the CPU
manufacturer or vendor for the CPU Ratio information.
2.1.6 CPU Voltage Setting
The motherboard supports CPU VID function. It can automatically detect CPU VID signal and
generates proper CPU core voltage.
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 3x168-pin 64-bit Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets divided into 3
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 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB
DIMM2 PC100/133 SDRAM 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB
DIMM3 PC100/133 SDRAM 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB
2.4 I/O Connections/Panel Connections
I/O Connections
J1 ATX Power Connector
CPUFAN CPU fan connector
CHASFAN Chassis fan connector
JIR Infrared Connector ( Cable optional )
JWOL Wake up on LAN connector
SB_LINK For link with Creative’s Sound Blaster 16
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,JCOM2 Serial Ports 1 & 2
PRINTER Printer Port
USB USB Connector
GAME Game/MIDI Connectors
LINE_OUT Line out Connector
LINE_IN Line in Connector
MIC Microphone in Connector
MITSUMI The Connector for Mitsumi CD-ROM audio cable
SONY The Connector for IDE/Sony CD-ROM audio cable
2.4.1 ATX Power Connector (20-pin J1)
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,CHASFAN)
Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of the connector.
2.4.3 Wake-up on LAN Connector (3-pin JWOL)
The JWOL 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.
2.4.4 Creative’s SB_LINK Sound Connector (6-pin SB_LINK)
The SB_LINK serves as a bridge between the mainboard and Creative’s PCI sound card. This
connector delivers Sound Blaster 16 compatibility for real-mode DOS games.
2.4.5 Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy disk drive ribbon cable. Orient the red stripe to pin
1

2.4.6 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.
2.4.7 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.

2.4.8 PS/2 Mouse Port (6-pin Mini-Din MS)
The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse.
2.4.9 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.
2.4.10 VGA Output Connector (15-pin female)
This connector is for output to a VGA-compatible device.
2.4.11 Serial Port (9-pin D-type COM1 & 10-pin JCOM2)
2.4.12 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.
2.4.13 USB Connectors (Two 4-pin USB)
You can attach USB devices to the USB connector.
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.
2.4.1 7ATAPI 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.

2.4.18 Mitsumi CD-ROM Audio (4-pin MITSUMI)
The Mitsumi CD-ROM Audio connector is used to connect the audio cable from a Mitsumi CD-
ROM drive for playback, mixing, or recording. Only one of the two CD-ROM audio connectors
may be used at a time.
2.4.19 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.
2.4.20 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
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 - 1999 Award Software

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 - 1999 Award Software
Standard CMOS Features
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 - 1999 Award Software
IDE Primary Master
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 - 1999 Award Software
Advanced BIOS Features

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 “Supervisor Password” and "User 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.
3.4 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 - 1999 Award Software
Advanced Chipset Features
3.4.1 SDRAM CAS Latency Time

This controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time that the data actually
becomes available.
3.4.2 SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/Trc
This feature controls the number of SDRAM clocks used per access cycle.
3.4.3 SDRAM 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.
3.4.4 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.
3.4.5 System BIOS Cacheable
Allows the system BIOS to be cached for faster system performance.
3.4.6 Video BIOS Cacheable
Allows the video BIOS to be cached for faster video performance.
3.4.7 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.
3.4.8 Delayed Transaction
This function is used to meet the latency of PCI cycles to from ISA bus. Try to enable or disable
it, if you have ISA card compatibility problem.
3.4.9 On-Chip Video Windows Size
This feature allows you to select the size of mapped memory for AGP graphic data.
3.4.10 AGP Graphics Aperture Size (MB)
Choose 32, 64MB. Memory-mapped, graphics data structures can reside in the Graphics
Aperture.
3.4.11 System Memory Frequency
This field is used to select the System memory frequency. The 133MHz frequency can be
detected only when 133MHz FSB CPU is installed on board.
3.5 Integrated Peripherals
You can control Input and Output functions from this screen.
Figure 3-5 Integrated Peripherals
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3.5.1 On-Chip primary/Secondary PCI IDE
Select “Enabled” to activate each on-board IDE channel separately, Select “Disabled”, if you
install an add-on IDE Control card
3.5.2 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
3.5.3 IDE Primary & Secondary Master/Slave UDMA
When set to “Auto” mode, the system will detect if the hard drive supports Ultra DMA mode.
3.5.4 USB Controller
Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller.
3.5.5 USB Keyboard Support
This item lets you enable or disable the USB keyboard driver within the onboard BIOS.
3.5.6 Init Display First
Select “AGP” or “PCI Slot” for system to detect first when boot-up.

3.5.7 AC97 Audio/Modem
Allows the motherboard's BIOS to detect whether you are using any audio/modem device. If a
audio/modem device is detected, the onboard audio/modem controller will be enabled; if no
audio/modem is detected, the onboard audio/modem controller will be disabled. If you want to
use different controller cards to connect audio and modem connectors, set these fields to
Disabled.
3.5.8 IDE HDD Block Mode
This feature enhances disk performance by allowing multi-sector data transfers and eliminates
the interrupt handling time for each sector.
3.5.9 POWER ON Function
This field allows you to use the keyboard to power-on the system. To use this function, make
sure JKBV is set to 2-3 On- please refer to " Keyboard Voltage Setting " in Chapter 2 for more
information.
Any Key: Press any key to power-on the system.
Button Only: System can be power on with Power Button.
Keyboard 98: When this option is selected, press the "wake up" key of the Windows 98 compatible
keyboard to power-on the system.
Password: When this option is selected, move the cursor to the "KB Power On Password" field and
press <Enter>. Enter your password. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type in exactly
the same password to confirm, then press <Enter>.
Hot Key: When this option is selected, move the cursor to the " Hot Key Power On " field to select
a function key you would like to use to power-on the system. The options are from Ctrl-
F1 to Ctrl-F12.
Mouse Left: When this option is selected, double-click the left button of the mouse to power-on the
system.
Mouse Right: When this option is selected, double-click the right button of the mouse to power-on the
system.
3.5.10 Onboard FDC Controller
Select “Enabled” to activate the on-board FDC
Select “Disabled” to activate an add-on FDC
3.5.11Onboard 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”.
3.5.12 UART Mode Select
Select to activate the Infrared transfer function.
3.5.13 RxD , TxD Active
This option are Hi, Lo; Lo, Hi; Lo, Lo ; Hi, Hi.
3.5.14 IR Transmission Delay
If this option is enabled, transmission of data will be slower. This is recommended when you
encounter transmission problem with your device. .
3.5.15 Onboard Parallel Port
Select address and interrupt for the Parallel port.
3.5.16 Parallel Port Mode
Select an operating mode for the parallel port. Mode options are SPP, EPP, ECP and ECP+EPP.
3.5.17 EPP Mode Select
Set parallel port as EPP1.7 or EPP1.9.
3.5.18 ECP Mode Use DMA

Select a DMA channel if parallel port is set as ECP or ECP+EPP.
3.5.19 PWRON After PWR-Fail
Off: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system's power is off. You must press the
Power button to power-on the system.
On: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically power-on.
Former-Sts: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the state where you left
off before power failure occurs. If the system's power is off when AC power failure occurs, it will
remain off when power returns. If the system's power is on when AC power failure occurs, the
system will power-on when power returns.
3.5.20 Game Port Address
This field sets the address of the onboard game port connector.
3.5.21 Midi Port Address
This field is used to select the midi port's address. If you have selected the midi port's address,
you may select its IRQ in the " Midi Port IRQ ".
3.5.22 Midi Port IRQ
This field is used to select the midi port's IRQ.
3.6 Power Management Setup
Power management decreases power usage under the pre-defined standby time range.
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3.6.1 ACPI Function
This item allows you to enable or disable the function of Advanced Configuration and Power
Interface which offers improved power management .