Tekram Technology P6B40D-A5 User manual

P6B40D-A5 MAINBOARD
User’s Manual
REV: 1.00
Date: May - 98
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FCC & DOC Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules, operation is subject to the following
two conditions.
1. This device may not cause harmful interference and,
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interface to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television
equipment reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
lMove the equipment away from the receiver.
lPlug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
lConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any change or modifications to the equipment
by the user not expressly approved by the grantee or manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate such equipment. The use of shielded cables for connection of the
monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................5
Product Description........................................................................................5
Item Checklist ................................................................................................5
Features & Specifications ...............................................................................6
Board Level Feature.......................................................................................7
Comprehensive Mainboard View....................................................................9
INSTALLATION.......................................................................................10
Installing the CPU........................................................................................10
Setting the Jumpers ......................................................................................12
Connections..................................................................................................14
Installing the Memory (DIMM)....................................................................20
Installing an AGP Card................................................................................20
MAINBOARD BIOS SETUP.....................................................................21
About the BIOS............................................................................................21
Main Menu...................................................................................................22
Standard CMOS Setup..................................................................................23
BIOS Features Setup.....................................................................................26
Chipset Features Setup .................................................................................29
Power Management Setup ............................................................................32
PNP/PCI Configuration Setup.......................................................................34
Load BIOS Defaults......................................................................................36
Load Setup Defaults......................................................................................36
Integrated Peripherals Setup.........................................................................37
Supervisor Password and User Password Setting...........................................39
IDE HDD Auto Detection.............................................................................40
Save & Exit Setup / Exit Without Saving......................................................40

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PCI Device Listing .......................................................................................40
BUILT-IN SYMBIOS SCSI BIOS..............................................................41
FLASH BIOS PROGRAMMING UTILITY.................................................47
DMI UTILITY............................................................................................48
HARDWARE MONITORING UTILITY......................................................49
DC-310U PCI ULTRA-SCSI ADAPTER....................................................50

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INTRODUCTION
Product Description
The P6B40D-A5 mainboard represents the highest level of technology available in PC
Mainboards today. Designed as a flexible, high-performance and cost-effective solution for
System Integrators and End Users alike, the P6B40D-A5 provides the power and
expandability to meet the requirements of the most advanced operating systems and
software applications.
The P6B40D-A5 features dual “SLOT 1” architecture, a modular design that supports dual
Intel® Pentium®II processors (running at 233MHz ∼333MHz with a 66MHz system bus and
350MHz ∼450MHz on a 100MHz system bus) or single Celeron®processor. The ATX form
factor design allows for more efficient system assembly with built-in mouse, serial and
parallel port connectors. This eliminates the need for separate ribbon cable/connector
brackets and speeds the manufacturing process.
The P6B40D-A5 is designed to provide greater overall system throughput by utilizing the
latest in I/O technology. By incorporating such advanced features as Bus Mastering IDE and
Universal Serial Bus (USB) onto the mainboard, optimum system performance is assured
and system design and implementation is simplified.
Fully “Plug & Play” compatible via an Award BIOS, the P6B40D-A5 facilitates easy system
configuration and peripheral setup. Advanced BIOS features include Intelligent Hardware
Monitoring and Alert functions. The Award BIOS also supports ACPI readiness and is
compatible with PC97 specification. With support for up to 1GB of System RAM (Type
auto-detected by mainboard BIOS), 3.3V SDRAM, and 3.3V EDO, the P6B40D-A5 is the
ideal foundation for high-end computer systems.
Item Checklist
Your mainboard package should include the items listed below. Damaged or missing items
should be reported to your vendor.
þThe P6B40D-A5 mainboard
þFloppy disk ribbon cable
þIDE ribbon cable
þDiskette containing software for
updating the FLASH BIOS and IDE
drivers
þT510 GTL+ Bus Terminator
þThis User’s Manual
þPentium II CPU Retention Kit:
- Rack with nuts ×1
- Washer with screws ×2
¨Optional CD-ROM containing Intel
LDCM and support software for
updating the FLASH BIOS and IDE
Drivers
¨Optional Thermal Sensor Cable
¨Optional I/O Shield
¨Optional Infrared Module
¨Optional AGP Graphic Card
¨Optional Celeron CPU Retention Kit:
- Racks ×2

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Features & Specifications
Processor Dual SLOT 1 support dual Intel PentiumII processors,
233~333 MHz (FSB 66MHz), 350~450 MHz (FSB 100MHz), or
single Celeronprocessor.
Chipset Intel440BX AGPset
BIOS AwardPCI BIOS, support ACPI, DMI, Green PC, Plug-and-Play,
Boot from CD-ROM, SCSI, LS-120, and ZIP devices
SymbiosSCSI BIOS
System Memory 4×168-pin DIMM Sockets support up to 1 GB SDRAM memory
capacity
Support 8/16/32/64/128/256 MB Memory Module
ECC supported
On-board I/O
Features 1×Floppy Port (Up to 2.88MB)
1×Parallel Port (EPP, ECP Port)
2×Serial Ports (16550 Fast UART Compatible)
2×USB Ports
1×IrDA TX/RX Header
1×Wake-On-LAN Header
Advanced
Features Dual Slot 1 ready for Dual Pentium II processors
CPU Fan, System Overheat and Voltage Hardware Monitoring
Modem Ring-in Power on
Soft Power Off
PCI Bus Master
IDE 2×UltraDMA/33 IDE Ports support
UltraDMA/33: 33MB/Sec.
Expansion Slots 1×32-bit AGP slot
5×32-bit PCI Bus Master slots
2×16-bit ISA slots
ATX Double
Decker 2×USB Ports
1×PS/2 Keyboard Port
1×PS/2 Mouse Port
1×Parallel Port
2×COM Ports
ATX Power
Connector 3V, 5V and 12V 20-Pin ATX Power connector
Switching VR Switching Voltage Regulator to support 1.3V to 3.5V
Form Factor ATX Form factor 12″by 9.5″( 305mm by 242mm )

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Board Level Feature
1. ISA slots 11. PS/2 mouse connector (top)
2. PCI slots 12. PS/2 keyboard connector (bottom)
3. Mainboard BIOS 13. Power connector
4. Infrared (IR) connector 14. Intel 440BX chipset
5. SLOT 1 (CPU1) 15. DIMM sockets
6. SLOT 1 (CPU2) 16. Floppy connector
7. COM2 connector 17. Primary IDE connector
8. Printer port connector 18. Secondary IDE connector
9. COM1 connector 19. AGP slot
10. USB connectors
* Board Size: ATX 305 mm x 242 mm (12” x 9.5”)

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1. ISA SLOTS: (2) 16-bit ISA slots.
2. PCI SLOTS: (5) 32-bit PCI slots are provided.
3. MAINBOARD BIOS: Award BIOS supporting “Plug and Play”, DMI, Green PC
specification, on screen setup for Enhanced IDE and Multi-I/O. The BIOS is FLASH
Upgradeable via the AWDFLASH Utility.
4. INFRARED (IR) CONNECTOR: UART2 can also be used for the optional Infrared
Module, enabling wireless communication capability. A supplied bracket with a single
customized cable connects directly to the infrared pin-header on the mainboard.
5. SLOT 1 (CPU1): First Slot 1 CPU socket for Pentium®II or Celeron®CPUs.
6. SLOT 1 (CPU2): Second Slot 1 CPU socket for the second Pentium®II CPU. In a
single CPU system, this slot must be occupied by the T510 GTL+ Bus Terminator
provided by the manufacturer.
7. COM2 CONNECTOR: High-speed UART compatible serial port. COM2 can be
directed to the Infrared Module for wireless connection capability.
8. PRINTER PORT CONNECTOR: EPP and ECP compatible 25-pin D-Sub parallel
port.
9. COM1 CONNECTOR: High-speed UART compatible serial port.
10. USB CONNECTORS: These connectors permit the connection of two USB peripheral
devices directly to the port without an external hub. USB is a new technology
supporting printers, fax modems and other telephony device.
11. PS/2 MOUSE CONNECTOR: Supports PS/2 style mice.
12. PS/2 KEYBOARD CONNECTOR: Supports PS/2 style keyboards.
13. POWER CONNECTOR: 20-Pin ATX Power Connector.
14. INTEL®440BX CHIPSET: Features SDRAM, Ultra DMA/33 and AGP support.
15. DRAM SOCKETS: (4) 168-pin DIMM sockets are provided to support a maximum
RAM memory capacity of 512 MB. DIMM types of 3.3-Volt true SDRAM is supported
and automatically detected by the BIOS.
16. FLOPPY CONNECTOR: Built-in floppy controller supports (2) 5.25" or 3.5"
(1.44MB or 2.88MB) floppy drives.
17. PRIMARY IDE CONNECTOR: Connector for first IDE channel. The on-board PCI
Bus Mastering IDE controller features support for DMA Mode 2 and PIO Modes 3 and
4 for faster data transfer rates. (2) Connectors are provided for support of up to (4) IDE
devices on two channels. ATAPI Tape Drives and CD-ROMs are also supported.
18. SECONDARY IDE CONNECTOR: Connector for second IDE channel.
19. AGP SLOT: AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) is a new bus interface for high
performance graphics capabilities, especially 3D.

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Comprehensive Mainboard View

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INSTALLATION
Static Precautions
Static electricity can be a serious danger to the electronic components on this mainboard. To
avoid damage caused by electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:
üDon’t remove the mainboard from its anti-static packaging until you are ready to install
it into a computer case. Also, handle add-in cards and modules by the edges or mounting
bracket.
üBefore you handle the mainboard in any way, touch a grounded, anti-static surface, such
as an unpainted portion of the system chassis, for a few seconds to discharge any built-
up static electricity.
Installing the CPU
Your P6B40D-A5 mainboard features dual “SLOT 1” architecture, a design that can
accommodate dual Intel® Pentium®II processors as well as single Celeron®processor.
Before installing the CPU, attach the retention mechanism first.
Attaching the Retention Mechanism
For Pentium II CPUs: Locate SLOT 1. Attach the Retention Mechanism as illustrated
below. (Fig.1)
For Celeron CPUs: Locate SLOT 1. Push the Retention Mechanisms until they are firmly
locked into place. (Fig.2)
* Make sure all components
are correctly oriented.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2