R C-PKND Dual Pentium II CPU Card ® USER’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................ 7 How this Manual is Organized ........................................................ 7 Item Checklist .................................................................................. 7 II. FEATURES ..................................................................................... 8 Features of the ASUS C-PKND CPU Card ..................................... 8 The ASUS C-PKND CPU Card .................
CONTENTS 5. BIOS Setup .................................................................................. Load Defaults ....................................................................... Standard CMOS Setup ............................................................... Details of Standard CMOS Setup ......................................... BIOS Features Setup .................................................................. Details of BIOS Features Setup ............................................
FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
I. INTRODUCTION I. INTRODUCTION (Manual / Checklist) How this Manual is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: I. II. III. IV. V. Introduction: Features: Installation: BIOS Setup: DMI Utility: Manual information and checklist Information and specifications concerning this product Instructions on setting up the CPU card BIOS software setup information BIOS supported Desktop Management Interface Item Checklist Please check that your package is complete.
II. FEATURES Features of the ASUS C-PKND CPU Card The ASUS C-PKND is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants great versatility in the assembly of a computer system. The C-PKND: II. FEATURES (Features) 8 • PS/2 Connectors: Has PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard connectors on card. • Multi-Speed Support: Supports dual Intel Pentium® II (233–266MHz) processors. • Intel Chipset: Features Intel’s 440FX PCIset with I/O subsystems.
II. FEATURES The ASUS C-PKND CPU Card Dual Pentium II Processor Single Edge Contact (SEC) Slots PS/2 Mouse II. FEATURES (C-PKND CPU CardII. FEATURES) PS/2 Keyboard Intel 440FX PCIset ASUS C-PKND CPU Card Layout Pentium II Processor Single Edge Contact (SEC) Slots PS/2 Mouse Intel 440FX PCIset Intel 440FX PCIset PS/2 Keyboard JP 1 2 3 4 Freq.
III. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer with the CPU card, complete the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Set jumpers on the CPU card and the baseboard. Install memory in your computer. Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply. Install expansion cards. Install the processor/s. Set up the BIOS software. 1. Jumpers III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers) Several hardware settings are made by using jumper caps to connect jumper pins (JP) on both the baseboard and CPU card.
III. INSTALLATION Set the jumpers according to the internal speed of your processor, as follows: (CPU Card BUS Ratio) JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4 [short] [short] [open] [short] (CPU Ext. Freq. Ext. on Baseboard) Freq. JP3 JP2 66MHz [1-2] [2-3] 233MHz 3.5x [open] [open] [short] [short] 66MHz [1-2] JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4 BUS Ratio 4.0x JP1 JP2 JP3 JP4 CPU Internal 266MHz 3.5X 4.0X [2-3] CPU : BUS Frequency Ratio 1 2 3 60MHz JP3 JP2 III.
III. INSTALLATION 4. Central Processing Unit (CPU) The C-PKND CPU card provides two Single Edge Contact (SEC) slots for Pentium II processors packaged in SEC cartridges. This section provides information about the C-PKND CPU card and explains how to install the Pentium II processor into the CPU card, assemble the different components into the CPU card, and finally, install the CPU card into your computer. ASUS C-PKND Components Check to see that your card came with the following components: 7 4 III.
III. INSTALLATION Preparing the CPU Card for Baseboard Installation WARNING! Before handling any component, discharge static electricity from your body by using a grounded wrist strap or by touching the unpainted metal part of an object, such as a computer system case or power supply case. While working on the CPU card, ground yourself frequently to discharge any static electricity that may have accumulated in your body.
III. INSTALLATION 3. Mount the Pentium II Retention Mechanism: The retention mechanism (6) is designed to fit into the SEC slot only one way. Be sure to align the notch in the mechanism with the small rib on one side of the slot. Screw the captive nuts (encircled) in place. WARNING! Do not overtighten the captive nuts. Doing so could damage your CPU card. Tighten captive nuts to no more than 6±1 inch/pound. III. INSTALLATION (CPU) 4.
III. INSTALLATION The heatsinks shown in this manual are for reference purposes only. The recommend heatsinks for the Pentium II processor have a three-pin fan that can be connected to one of the CPU fan connectors on the CPU card or baseboard.
III. INSTALLATION 5. Insert the SEC Cartridge: Push the SEC cartridge’s two locks inward. With the heatsink facing the CPU card’s connectors, press the cartridge gently but firmly until it is fully inserted. III. INSTALLATION (CPU) IMPORTANT: If you are installing only one processor, you may install it in either the right or left SEC slot. You must terminate, however, the empty slot with the ASUS C-P2T CPU termination card (7) to maintain signal strength. 7 6.
III. INSTALLATION 7. Secure the Heatsink: Slide the Heatsink Support top bar into the bottom groove of the heatsink until it locks into the heatsink support base posts. NOTE: This step is only applicable when you install the heatsink without fan. Heatsink support top bar III. INSTALLATION (CPU) Heatsink support base post 8. Install the Guide Plate Retainer: Screw the retainer (8) into the guide plate. 9.
III. INSTALLATION Installing the CPU Card into Your Computer The ASUS C-PKND CPU card requires installation onto ASUS baseboards, which are available separately from your retailer. System Case III. INSTALLATION (CPU) The system case must be a fullsized server case to allow a clearance for the components installed on the CPU card. The CPU card also requires that the floppy disk and CD-ROM drives must not be placed over the baseboard. Be sure that the system cabinet has a minimum clearance area of 13.
ISA 3 Long Expansion Card ISA 2 Long Expansion Card 19 ASUS C-PKND User’s Manual ISA 1/PCI 5/MediaBus Long Card PCI 4 Long Expansion Card PCI 3 Short Expansion Card PS/2 Keyboard P2 CPU Card Baseboard 9.25” 5” PCI 2 Short Expansion Card Heatsink PCI 1 Long Expansion Card PS/2 Mouse Pentium II Processor III. INSTALLATION (CPU) III. INSTALLATION Expansion Cards System Cabinet Clearance Area Requirement The C-PKND CPU card as assembled and installed on the baseboard.
III. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Before opening your computer, turn it off and unplug all the cables, including the power cord. Opening the Computer 1. Carefully lay the system case on its side. 2. Remove the system case cover. 3. Remove the screw from the first expansion port cover (for the CPU card). 4. Pull out the port access cover and set it aside. NOTE: You will not need the port cover for the rest of these instructions, but save it in case you need to cover the port again. III.
III. INSTALLATION 6. Secure the card by inserting and tightening the pan trim head washer screw (9) into the CPU card expansion port slot and the bottom retainer screw (10) into the system case. Install the support bar bracket (11) appropriate to your system case if needed. You may have to drill a hole to the system case to accommodate the bracket. If so, remove your CPU card first before drilling and be sure that the baseboard is protected from the drilling. Then, repeat steps 5 and 6. 10 11 III.
III. INSTALLATION Power Connection Procedures III. INSTALLATION (Power Connections) 1. When you are sure that all jumpers and connections are set up, replace the system case cover. 2. Make sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ). 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5.
III. INSTALLATION Recommended Case Suppliers ElanVital Corporation Address: Telephone: Fax: Email: • Desktop: • Server: 4F, 13-5 Chung-Hua Road, Sanhsia, Taipei, Taiwan 237, ROC +886-2-674-2141 +886-2-674-2143 velan@ms2.hinet.net Part Number: T10-DK Part Number: S50 Chenbro Micom Co., Ltd. 5F, 11 Chung Shan Road, Lane 327, Alley 11, Chung Ho City, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, ROC Telephone: +886-2-248-9505 Fax: +886-2-242-7304 Email: serverdept@chenbro.com.tw WWW: www.chenbro.com.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Support Software FILELIST.TXT – View this file to see the files included in the support software. PFLASH.EXE – This is the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the baseboard. To determine the BIOS version, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left corner of your screen during the test routines when you turn on your machine. xxxxkm.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Main Menu 1. Save Current BIOS To File This option allows you to copy the contents of the flash memory onto a floppy disk. This gives you a backup copy of the original motherboard BIOS in case you need to reinstall it. Create a bootable DOS diskette without AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS and save both PFLASH.EXE and the BIOS file(s) to it. Note: BIOS FEATURES SETUP Boot Sequence needs to be set to A first in order to boot from your disk drive A. 2.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Managing & Updating your Motherboard’s BIOS About the BIOS files: When purchasing a CPU card and baseboard together, the BIOS is pre-programmed as well as supplied on the support disk for your configuration. A C-PKND BIOS image file will be provided on the support disk for both the baseboard with and without the LM78 Hardware Monitor chip. If you are purchasing the C-PKND separately, and your baseboard has an LM78 chip on it (PCB Rev. 2.04 or later), then use the xxxxkm.xxx BIOS file.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 5. BIOS Setup The baseboard supports two kinds of programmable Flash ROM chips: 5-volt and 12-volt. Either memory chip can be updated when BIOS upgrades are released. Use the Flash Memory Writer utility to download the new BIOS file into the flash chip as described in detail in this section. All computer motherboards or baseboards provide a Setup utility program for specifying the system configuration and settings.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Load Defaults The “Load BIOS Defaults” option loads the minimum settings for troubleshooting. “Load Setup Defaults”, on the other hand, is for loading optimized defaults for regular use. Choosing defaults at this level, will modify all applicable settings. A section at the bottom of the preceding screen displays the control keys for this screen. Take note of these keys and their respective uses.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Time To set the time, highlight the “Time” field and then press either / or <+>/<–> to set the current time. Follow the hour, minute and second format. Valid values for hour, minute and second are: (Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Press twice if you do not want to modify the current time. NOTE: You can bypass the date and time prompts by creating an AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Autodetection of hard disks on bootup For each field: Primary Master, Primary Slave, Secondary Master, and Secondary Slave, you can select Auto under the TYPE and MODE fields. This will enable auto detection of your IDE hard disk during bootup. This will allow you to change your hard disks (with the power off) and then power on without having to reconfigure your hard disk type.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE BIOS Features Setup This “BIOS Features Setup” option consists of configuration entries that allow you to improve your system performance, or let you set up some system features according to your preference. Some entries are required by the motherboard’s design to remain in their default settings. IV. BIOS (BIOS Features) A section at the lower right of the screen displays the control keys you can use. Take note of these keys and their respective uses.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE CPU Fast String (Enabled) Leave on default setting of Enabled for best performance. Deturbo Mode (Disabled) When Enabled, FLUSH# signal is held asserted to disable caching and the P6 bus pipeline will be stalled. This allows software to run at a reduced-speed. The default is set to Disabled to allow maximum processing speed. Quick Power On Self Test (Enabled) This field speeds up the Power-On Self Test (POST) routine by skipping retesting a second, third, and forth time.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE PS/2 Mouse Function Control (Auto) The default of Auto allows the system to detect a PS/2 Mouse on bootup. If detected, IRQ12 will be used for the PS/2 Mouse. IRQ12 will be reserved for expansion cards if a PS/2 Mouse is not detected. Disabled will reserve IRQ12 for expansion cards and therefore the PS/2 Mouse will not function. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop (Disabled) Some display cards that are nonstandard VGA such as graphics accelerators or MPEG Video Cards may not show colors properly.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Chipset Features Setup This “Chipset Features Setup” option controls the configuration of the board’s chipset. Control keys for this screen are the same as for the previous screen. NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Details of Chipset Features Setup IV.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE IV. BIOS (Chipset Features) Read-Around-Write (Enabled) The default setting of Enabled will increase the execution efficiency of the processor. It allows the processor to execute read commands out of order if there is no dependence between these read and other write commands.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Onboard FDC Swap A & B (No Swap) This field allows you to reverse the hardware drive letter assignments of your floppy disk drives. Two options are available: No Swap and Swap AB. If you want to switch drive letter assignments through the onboard chipset, set this field to Swap AB. Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8H/IRQ4) Settings are 3F8H/IRQ4 (default), 2F8H/IRQ3, 3E8H/IRQ4, 2E8H/IRQ10, and Disabled for the onboard serial connector.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Power Management Setup This “Power Management Setup” option allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Details of Power Management Setup IV. BIOS (Power Management) Power Management (User Define) This field acts as the master control for the power management modes.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Video Off Method (V/H SYNC+Blank) This field defines the video off features. The following options are available: V/H SYNC+Blank, DPMS Standby, DPMS Suspend, DPMS OFF, DPMS Reduce ON, and Blank Screen. The default setting, V/H SYNC+Blank, blanks the screen and turns off vertical and horizontal scanning. The DPMS (Display Power Management System) features allow the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE PNP and PCI Setup This “PNP and PCI Setup” option configures the PCI bus slots. All PCI bus slots on the system use INTA#, thus all installed PCI cards must be set to this value. NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. Details of PNP and PCI Setup IV. BIOS (Plug & Play / PCI) PNP OS Installed (No) This field allows you to use a Plug-and-Play (PnP) operating system to configure the PCI bus slots instead of using the BIOS. Default setting is No.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE DMA x Used By ISA (No/ICU) These fields indicate whether or not the displayed DMA channel for each field is being used by a legacy (non-PnP) ISA card. Available options include: No/ICU and Yes. No/ICU indicates either that the displayed DMA channel is not used or an ICU is being used to determine if an ISA card is using that channel. If you install a legacy ISA card that requires a unique DMA channel, and you are not using an ICU, you must set the field for that channel to Yes.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Load BIOS Defaults This “Load BIOS Defaults” option allows you to load the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the BIOS ROM. These default settings are non-optimal and disable all high performance features. To load these default settings, highlight “Load BIOS Defaults” on the main screen and then press . The system displays a confirmation message on the screen. Press and then to confirm. Press and then to abort.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Smart Alarm (LM78) Setup NOTE: The SMART ALARM (LM78) SETUP is only avaiable on baseboards with the optional onboard LM78 chip. This menu requires that the baseboard contains the optional onboard LM78 hardware monitor chip. Certain hardware components are necessary for the all the smart alarm features to be available. NOTE: SETUP Defaults are noted in parenthesis next to each function heading. IV.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Supervisor Password and User Password IV. BIOS (Passwords) These two options set the system passwords. “Supervisor Password” sets a password that will be used to protect the system and the Setup utility; “User Password” sets a password that will be used exclusively on the system. By default, the system comes without any passwords. To specify a password, highlight the type you want and then press . A password prompt appears on the screen.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE IDE HDD Auto Detection The IDE HDD Auto Detection option detects the parameters of an IDE hard disk drive, and automatically enters them into the Standard CMOS Setup screen. IV. BIOS (Hard Disk Detect) Up to four IDE drives can be detected (see , with parameters for each listed inside the box. To accept the optimal entries, press , otherwise, select from the OPTIONS listed (2, 1, 3 in this case); to skip to the next drive, press .
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE IMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system, incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk. If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the disk was formatted, the disk will not be readable. If the autodetected parameters do not match the ones that should be used for your disk, do not accept them.
V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Configuration Utility to maintain the Management Information Format Database (MIFD). DMI is able to autodetect and record information pertinent to a computer’s system, such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory size.
V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT Using the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility Edit DMI (or delete) To move the cursor or insertion point, use the or keys for the top menu items and the and keys for the left menu items. The lower part of the screen shows the available keys for each screen. Press at the menu item to enter the right screen for editing. “Edit component” is displayed on top.
V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT Save MIFD You can save the MIFD (normally only saved to flash ROM) to a file by entering the drive and path. If you want to cancel save, press and a message “Bad File Name” is displayed to show it was not saved. Load MIFD You can load the disk file to memory by entering the drive and path and filename. Load BIOS Defaults V. DMI (Using DMI Utility) You can load the BIOS defaults from a MIFD file and can clear all user modified and added data.
