AZ30-TC AZ30-TL Rev.
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Battery: • Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. • Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by the manufacturer. • Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer’s instructions. Joystick or MIDI port: • Do not use any joystick or MIDI device that requires more than 10A current at 5V DC. There is a risk of fire for devices that exceed this limit.
Notice This user’s manual contains detailed information about the system board. If, in some cases, some information doesn’t match those shown in the multilingual manual, the multilingual manual should always be regarded as the most updated version. The multilingual manual is included in the system board package. To view the user’s manual, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. Click the “TOOLS” icon then click “Manual” on the main menu.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 Features and Specifications..................................................................... 7 1.2 Package Checklist......................................................................................... 13 Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 System Board Layout ............................................................................... System Memory...............................................................................
1 Introduction Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares 4.1 Desktop Management Interface........................................................... 83 4.2 Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications.................................. 86 4.3 Installation Notes........................................................................................... 96 Appendix A - Using the Suspend to RAM Function A.1 Using the Suspend to RAM Function...............................................
Introduction 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 Features and Specifications 1.1.1 Features Chipset • VIA® chipset - North bridge: VIA® KM266 - South bridge: VIA® VT8235CD Processor The system board is equipped with Socket-A for PGA processor. It is also equipped with a switching voltage regulator that automatically detects 1.100V to 1.850V.
1 Introduction Expansion Slots The system board is equipped with 1 AGP slot and 3 PCI slots. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) AGP is an interface designed to support high performance 3D graphics cards. It utilizes a dedicated pipeline to access system memory for texturing, z-buffering and alpha blending. The universal AGP slot supports AGP 2x with up to 533MB/sec. bandwidth and AGP 4x with up to 1066MB/sec. bandwidth for 3D graphics applications.
Introduction 1 Onboard Audio Features • • • • Uses Realtek 6-channel codec AC’97 2.2 extension compliant codec Supports Microsoft® DirectSound / DirectSound 3D AC’97 supported with full duplex, independent sample rate converter for audio recording and playback • S/PDIF-in/out interface • 6-channel audio output S/PDIF S/PDIF is a standard audio file transfer format that transfers digital audio signals to a device without having to be converted first to an analog format.
1 Introduction USB Ports The system board suppor ts USB 2.0 and USB 1.1. USB 1.1 supports 12Mb/second bandwidth while USB 2.0 supports 480Mb/ second bandwidth providing a marked improvement in device transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. BIOS • • • • • • Award BIOS CPU Overclocking function in 1MHz stepping Supports SCSI sequential boot-up Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades Supports DMI 2.
Introduction 1 I/O Connectors • • • • • • • • • • • Two connectors for 4 additional external USB 2.0/1.1 ports One connector for 1 external serial port One front audio connector for external line-out and mic-in jacks Two internal audio connectors (CD-in and AUX-in) One 4-channel audio connector One S/PDIF-in/out connector One connector for IrDA interface Two IDE connectors One floppy connector One ATX power supply connector CPU fan and chassis fan connectors 1.1.
1 Introduction Dual Function Power Button Depending on the setting in the “Soft-Off By PWRBTN” field of the Power Management Setup, this switch will allow the system to enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode. Wake-On-Ring This feature allows the system that is in the Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode to wake-up/power-on to respond to calls coming from an external modem or respond to calls from a modem PCI card that uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal to remotely wake up the PC.
Introduction 1 tions and operating system. This is because the system is capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire operating session into RAM (Random Access Memory) when it powers-off. The operating session will resume exactly where you left off the next time you power-on the system. Important: The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support ≥1A. Virus Protection Most viruses today destroy data stored in hard drives.
2 Hardware Installation Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation J9 CPU Fan ATX Power CN7 IDE 2 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 J7 COM 2 2 9 10 I/O chip AGP Slot PCI Slot 1 J4 AUX-in J5 CD-in JP4 FSB Select IDE 1 Game/MIDI VIA KM266 1 Mic- Line- Lineout in in VGA Parallel Port Socket A COM1 USB 2 USB 1 (P/S2) KB Mouse 2.
IDE 1 JP4 FSB Select VIA KM266 IDE 2 DIMM 1 DIMM 2 RJ45 Game/MIDI 1 2 9 10 Mic- Line- Lineout in in VGA Parallel Port Socket A J7 COM 2 I/O chip AGP Slot PCI Slot 1 J4 AUX-in J5 CD-in 2 ATX Power CN7 J9 CPU Fan COM1 USB 2 USB 1 (P/S2) KB Mouse Hardware Installation BIOS J6 IrDA VIA VT8235 PCI Slot 2 Front Panel J18 J10 S/PDIF J13 USB 3/4 PCI Slot 3 8 2 7 1 2 10 FDD 1 J8 4-Ch Audio 9 J11 Front Audio Clear CMOS JP3 J14 USB 5/6 J16 Chassis Fan AZ30-TL (Support
2 Hardware Installation . . . . . . . . Warning: • To ensure proper boot up and operation of your system, you must power-off the system then turn off the power supply’s switch or unplug the AC power cord prior to altering the setting of a jumper or replacing the CPU. • Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, processor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only.
Hardware Installation 2 Refer to chapter 1 (System Memory section) for detailed specification of the memory supported by the system board. 2.3.1 Installing the DIM Module A DIM module simply snaps into a DIMM socket on the system board. Pin 1 of the DIM module must correspond with Pin 1 of the socket. Notch Key Tab Tab Pin 1 1. Pull the “tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the side. 2. Position the DIMM above the socket with the “notch” in the module aligned with the “key” on the socket. 3.
2 Hardware Installation 2.3 CPU 2.3.1 Overview The system board is equipped with a surface mount Socket A CPU socket. This socket is exclusively designed for installing an AMD CPU. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU 1. Make sure the PC and all other peripheral devices connected to it has been powered down. 2. Disconnect all power cords and cables. 3. Locate Socket A on the system board. 4. Unlock the socket by pushing the lever sideways, away from the socket, then lifting it up to a 90o angle.
Hardware Installation 2 5. Position the CPU above the socket then align the gold mark on the corner of the CPU (designated as pin 1) with pin 1 of the socket. Important: Handle the CPU by its edges and avoid touching the pins. Gold mark Pin 1 6. Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place. The CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted without exerting any force. Important: Do not force the CPU into the socket.
2 Hardware Installation 7. Once the CPU is in place, push down the lever to lock the socket. The lever should click on the side tab to indicate that the CPU is completely secured in the socket. Lever lock 2.3.3 Installing the CPU Fan and Heat Sink The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heat sink. Without sufficient air circulation across the CPU and heat sink, the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board. 1.
Hardware Installation 2 Do not apply the paste if the fan / heat sink already has a patch of thermal paste on its underside. Peel the strip that covers the paste then place the fan / heat sink on top of the CPU. Strip 2. After placing the fan / heat sink on top of the CPU, latch the retaining clip on one side of the fan heat sink onto the protruding tab on the side of the socket. Retaining clip Tab 3.
2 Hardware Installation 2.4 Jumper Settings 2.4.1 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data 1 2 9 10 1 2 7 1 2 8 10 1 9 JP3 2 3 X 1-2 On: Normal (default) 1 2 3 2-3 On: Clear CMOS If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the keyboard, supervisor or user password. c) You are unable to boot-up the computer system because the processor’s bus clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS. you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.
Hardware Installation 2 If your reason for clearing the CMOS data is due to incorrect setting of the processor’s bus clock in the BIOS, please proceed to step 4. 4. After powering-on the system, press to enter the main menu of the BIOS. 5. Select the “Frequency/Voltage Control” submenu and press . 6. Set the “Clock By Slight Adjust” field to its default setting or an appropriate bus clock.
2 Hardware Installation 2.4.2 Jumper Settings for Selecting the CPU’s Front Side Bus JP4 X 3 2 1 1-2 On: 133MHz 9 2 1 2-3 On: 100MHz (default) 10 2 7 2 1 2 1 8 3 10 1 9 JP4 is used to select the front side bus of the CPU installed on the system board. Important: • Overclocking may result to the CPU’s or system’s instability and are not guaranteed to provide better system performance.
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2 Hardware Installation 2.5.1 PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports PS/2 Mouse W PS/2 Keyboard 2 1 9 10 2 7 1 2 8 10 1 9 The system board is equipped with an onboard PS/2 mouse (Green) and PS/2 keyboard (Purple) ports. The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12. If a mouse is not connected to this port, the system will reserve IRQ12 for other expansion cards. . . . . . . . . Warning: Make sure to turn off your computer prior to connecting or disconnecting a mouse or keyboard.
Hardware Installation 2 2.5.2 RJ45 LAN Port (AZ30-TL only) LAN W 2 1 9 10 2 7 1 2 8 10 1 9 The AZ30-TL system board is equipped with an onboard RJ45 LAN port. It allows the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub. BIOS Setting Enable or disable the onboard LAN in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“VIA OnChip PCI Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information. Driver Installation Install the “VIA LAN Drivers”.
2 Hardware Installation 2.5.3 Universal Serial Bus Ports W USB 2 USB 1 1 2 9 10 USB 3-4 2 7 1 USB 5-6 2 8 10 1 VCC -Data +Data Ground Ground 9 10 9 W VCC -Data +Data Ground Key 2 1 The system board is equipped with two onboard USB 2.0/1.1 ports (Black). J13 (USB 3-4) and J14 (USB 5-6) allow you to connect 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The additional USB ports, which are mounted on a card-edge brackets, will be provided as options.
Hardware Installation 2 Driver Installation You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the USB device. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information. If you are using a USB 2.0 device, install the “VIA USB 2.0 Drivers”. Refer to chapter 4 for more information. Wake-On-USB The Wake-On-USB function allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
2 Hardware Installation 2.5.4 Serial Ports W COM 1 9 10 RD DTR DSR CTS 2 1 1 2 CD TD SG RTS RI W COM 2 9 2 7 1 2 8 10 1 9 The system board is equipped with an onboard serial port (Teal/ Turquoise) for COM 1 and a 9-pin connector at location J7 for COM 2. These ports are RS-232C asynchronous communication ports with 16C550A-compatible UARTs that can be used with modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, and other serial devices.
Hardware Installation 2 2.5.5 Parallel Port Parallel W 2 1 9 10 2 7 1 2 8 10 1 9 The system board has a standard parallel port (Burgundy) for interfacing your PC to a parallel printer. It supports SPP, ECP and EPP. Setting Function SPP (Standard Parallel Port) Allows normal speed operation but in one direction only. ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) Allows parallel port to operate in bidirectional mode and at a speed faster than the SPP’s data transfer rate.
2 Hardware Installation 2.5.6 VGA Port W VGA 2 1 9 10 2 7 1 2 8 10 1 9 The system board can only be used with an analog video monitor. Connect the monitor’s 15-pin D-shell cable connector to the VGA port (Blue). If your monitor supports analog video but does not have a 15-pin D-shell connector, see your monitor dealer for the adapter or optional cable. After you plug the monitor cable into the VGA port, gently tighten the cable screws to hold the connector in place.
Hardware Installation 2 2.5.7 Game/MIDI Port Game Port 2 1 W 9 10 2 7 1 2 8 10 1 9 The Game/MIDI port is identical to that of a standard PC game adapter or game I/O port. Connect an analog joystick to the 15-pin D-sub connector (Gold). This port works well with any application that is compatible with the standard PC joystick. BIOS Setting Configure the game port in the Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” section) of the BIOS. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
2 Hardware Installation 2.5.8 Audio (Audio Jacks, 4-Channel Audio and Front Audio) 2 1 W 9 10 Line-out Mic-in Line-in 2 7 1 2 8 10 GND AuD_Vcc AuD_R_Return Key AuD_L_Return 10 9 2 1 Mic Mic Power AuD_R_Out N. C. AuD_L_Out SL Ground SR Ground Ground/JS 9 Front audio W Center out Center Out Return LFE Out LFE Out Return Key 1 W 2 1 4CH audio 9 Audio Jacks The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a onehole connecting interface for inserting a plug.
Hardware Installation 2 • Line-in Jack (Light Blue) This jack can be connected to the line-out jack of any external audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, AM/FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc. Connect a stereo cable from the line-out jack of your external device to this line-in jack. • Mic-in Jack (Pink) This jack is used to connect an external microphone. Use the C-Media application software to select between using this jack and the front audio’s mic-in jack.
2 Hardware Installation jumper caps back to their original pin locations. Now install the card-edge bracket to the system chassis. Driver Installation Install the “Realtek Audio Drivers”. Refer to chapter 4 for more information.
Hardware Installation 2 2.6 I/O Connectors 2.6.1 Internal Audio Connectors Ground Ground Right audio Left audio channel channel 1 4 AUX-in 9 W 8 2 7 1 2 10 1 CD-in 10 4 2 1 1 Ground Ground Left audio Right audio channel channel 9 The AUX-in (J4) and CD-in (J5) connectors are used to receive audio from a CD-ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card.
2 Hardware Installation 2.6.2 S/PDIF Connector 9 10 5W 8 2 7 1 2 1 2 1 SPDIF out Key GND VCC SPDIF in 10 1 9 The system board is equipped with a S/PDIF connector. One cardedge bracket, mounted with S/PDIF ports, will be provided as an option. Install the card-edge bracket to the system chassis then connect the audio cable connector to J10. Make sure pin 1 of the audio cable connector is aligned with pin 1 of J10.
Hardware Installation 2 2.6.3 Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2 1 1 2 2 7 10 1 9 W 9 10 8 2 1 34 33 The system board is equipped with a shrouded floppy disk drive connector that supports two standard floppy disk drives. To prevent improper floppy cable installation, the shrouded floppy disk header has a keying mechanism. The 34-pin connector on the floppy cable can be placed into the header only if pin 1 of the connector is aligned with pin 1 of the header.
2 Hardware Installation 2.6.4 IDE Disk Drive Connectors 39 40 IDE 2 IDE 1 1 2 9 10 X X 2 2 7 1 2 8 10 1 9 39 40 1 IDE 1 2 1 IDE 2 The system board is equipped with two shrouded PCI IDE headers that will interface four Enhanced IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) disk drives. To prevent improper IDE cable installation, each shrouded PCI IDE header has a keying mechanism.
Hardware Installation 2 Note: Refer to your disk drive user’s manual for information about selecting proper drive switch settings. Adding a Second IDE Disk Drive When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives. The system board suppor ts Enhanced IDE or ATA-2, ATA/33, ATA/66, ATA/100 or ATA/133 hard drives.
2 Hardware Installation 2.6.5 IrDA Connector 2 9 10 5W 8 2 7 1 2 1 1 IRRX N. C. Ground VCC IRTX 10 1 9 Connect your IrDA cable to connector J6 on the system board. Note: The sequence of the pin functions on some IrDA cable may be reversed from the pin function defined on the system board. Make sure to connect the cable to the IrDA connector according to their pin functions.
Hardware Installation 2 2.6.6 CPU Fan Connector +12V X On Sense 1 2 1 9 10 2 7 1 2 8 3 10 1 9 The CPU must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink. Connect the CPU fan to the 3-pin fan connector at location J9 of the system board. The system is capable of monitoring the speed of the CPU fan. BIOS Setting The “PC Health Status” submenu of the BIOS will display the current speed of the CPU fan. Refer to chapter 3 for more information.
2 Hardware Installation 2.6.7 Chassis Fan Connector 1 2 9 10 3 2 7 1 2 8 10 1 9 1 X Sense On +12V The chassis fan connector (J16) is used to connect a cooling fan. The cooling fan will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components. The system is capable of monitoring the speed of the chassis fan. BIOS Setting The “PC Health Status” submenu of the BIOS will display the current speed of the chassis fan.
Hardware Installation 2 X +5V +5V -5V Ground Ground Ground PS-ON Ground -12V 3.3V 2.6.8 Power Connectors 20 10 +12V 5VSB PW-OK Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground 3.3V 3.3V 11 1 2 1 9 10 2 7 1 2 8 10 1 9 We recommend that you use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. An ATX12V power supply has a standard 20-pin ATX main power connector that must be inserted onto the CN7 connector. The system board requires a minimum of 250 Watt power supply to operate.
2 Hardware Installation 2.6.9 Front Panel Connector 20 19 G-SW 2 1 SPEAKER 9 10 G-LED RESET ATX-SW HD-LED X PWR-LED 2 7 1 2 8 10 1 9 21 The front panel connector allows you to connect to the control panel of your system chassis. The LEDs indicate computer activities and the switches are used to change the computer status. HD-LED: Primary/Secondary IDE LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.
Hardware Installation 2 ATX-SW: ATX Power Switch Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch is a “dual function power button” that will allow your system to enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode. Refer to “Soft-Off By PWRBTN” in the Power Management Setup (Chapter 3). PWR-LED: Power/Standby LED When the system’s power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) state, it will blink every second.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 3 - Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1 The Basic Input/Output System The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes care of the basic level of communication between the processor and peripherals. In addition, the BIOS also contains codes for various advanced features found in this system board. This chapter explains the Setup Utility for the Award BIOS. After you power up the system, the BIOS message appears on the screen and the memory count begins.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 3.1.1 Standard CMOS Features Use the arrow keys to highlight “Standard CMOS Features” and press . A screen similar to the one on the next page will appear. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features X X X X Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Mon, May 26 2003 4 : 35 : 5 IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave Press Enter None Press Enter None Press Enter None Press Enter None Drive A Drive B 1.44M, 3.5 in.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility IDE HDD Auto Detection Detects the parameters of the drive. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave If you wish to define your own drive type manually, select “Manual”. The drive type information should be included in the documentation from your hard disk vendor. If you select ”Auto”, the BIOS will auto-detect the HDD & CD-ROM drive at the POST stage and show the IDE for the HDD & CD-ROM drive.
Award BIOS Setup Utility CGA 80 Mono 3 Color Graphics Adapter. Power up in 80-column mode. Monochrome adapter. Includes high resolution monochrome adapters. Halt On This field determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected during power up. The default setting is All Errors. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any errors detected. All Errors The system boot will stop whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.2 Advanced BIOS Features The Advanced BIOS Features allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Some entries are defaults required by the system board, while others, if enabled, will improve the performance of your system or let you set some features according to your preference.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 operating systems like Windows® 95/98/2000/ME/XP or the operating system may not install nor work. CPU L1 Cache and CPU L2 Cache These fields speed up the memory access. CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking The processors supported by the system board come with built-in Level 2 cache. By default, ECC is enabled to check the Level 2 cache. If you are not using this function, set this field to Disabled.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Boot Up NumLock Status This allows you to determine the default state of the numeric keypad. By default, the system boots up with NumLock on wherein the function of the numeric keypad is the number keys. When set to Off, the function of the numeric keypad is the arrow keys. Typematic Rate Setting Disabled Continually holding down a key on your keyboard will cause the BIOS to report that the key is down.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB This field allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB in OS/2. The options are: Non-OS2 and OS2. HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability The system board supports SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) hard drives. SMART is a reliability prediction technology for ATA/IDE and SCSI drives. The drive will provide sufficient notice to the system or user to backup data prior to the drive’s failure. The default is Disabled.
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Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 DDR DRAM Clock This field is used to select the clock speed of the DDR SDRAM DIMM. By SPD 200 MHz 266 MHz The EEPROM on a DIMM has SPD (Serial Presence Detect) data structure that stores information about the module such as the memory type, memory size, memory speed, etc. When this option is selected, the system will run according to the information in the EEPROM. This option is the default setting because it provides the most stable condition for the system.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Bank Interleave The options are Enabled and Disabled. Precharge to Active (Trp) The options are 2T and 3T. Active to Precharge (Tras) The options are 5T and 6T. Active to CMD (Trcd) The options are 2T and 3T. DRAM Drive Strength When this field is set to Manual, you must select a value in the “DRAM Drive Value” field. DRAM Drive Value This field is used to select a value for the DRAM drive strength. DDR DRAM Command Rate The options are 1T Command and 2T Command.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 AGP Driving Control Set this field to Manual only if there are compatibility problems with some AGP cards. When set to Manual, you must select a value in the “AGP Driving Value” field. AGP Driving Value This field is used to select a value for the AGP Driving control. We recommend that you leave this field in its default setting. AGP Fast Write Select Enabled to support the AGP Fast Write function.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Video RAM Cacheable When enabled, it allows the video RAM to be cacheable thus providing better video performance. If your graphics card does not support this function, leave this field in its default setting - Disabled. I/O Recovery Time Selecting Enabled will allow additional time for I/O devices to respond to the system. However, if your I/O devices are capable of fast I/O, select Disabled to speed up system operation.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 3.1.4 Integrated Peripherals Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals X X X VIA OnChip IDE Device VIA OnChip PCI Device Super IO Device Init Display First Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter PCI Slot ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level ESC:Exit F1:General Help F7:Optimized Defaults The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility (default) to 4, which primarily differ in timing. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the best available mode after checking your drive. Auto Mode 0-4 The BIOS will automatically set the system according to your hard disk drive’s timing. You can select a mode that matches your hard disk drive’s timing. Caution: Do not use the wrong setting or you will have drive errors.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 VIA-3043 OnChip LAN (AZ30-TL only) This field is used to enable or disable the onboard LAN. Onboard LAN Boot ROM (AZ30-TL only) Enable this field if you wish to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly. If you wish to change the boot ROM’s settings, type the and keys simultaneously when prompted during boot-up.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility UART Mode Select The system board supports IrDA function for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. You may not use IrDA connector and the COM 2 serial port at the same time. If you are using the COM 2 serial port, make sure this field is set to Normal. To use the IrDA function, follow the steps below. 1. Connect your IrDA cable to the IrDA connector on the system board. 2.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 “EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port)” Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed. If this mode is selected, only the “EPP Mode Select” field is configurable. ECP+EPP If this mode is selected, both the “EPP Mode Select” and “ECP Mode Use DMA” fields are configurable. ECP Mode Use DMA This is used to select the DMA channel used for the parallel port. Game Port Address This field is used to select the game port’s address.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.5 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 Power Management Option This field allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving by changing the length of idle time that elapses before the “Suspend Mode” field is activated. Min Saving Max Saving User Define Minimum power saving time for Suspend mode = 1 hr. Maximum power saving time for Suspend mode = 1 min. Allows you to set the power saving time in the “Suspend Mode” field.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility MODEM Use IRQ This field is used to set an IRQ channel for the modem installed in your system. Soft-Off by PWRBTN This field allows you to select the method of powering off your system. Delay 4 Sec Regardless of whether the Power Management field is enabled or disabled, if the power button is pushed and released in less than 4 sec, the system enters the Suspend mode.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 Wake Up Events Move the cursor to this field and press . The following fields will appear. PS2KB Wakeup Select Hot Key Use any of the function keys, between F1 and F12, to wake up the system from the power-off mode. Password Use a password to wake up the system from the power-off mode. Select this option and press . Enter your password. You can enter up to 5 characters. Type in exactly the same password to confirm, then press .
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility VGA When set to On, the system will respond and wake up to any VGA activity. LPT & COM Select the port you would like the system to respond and wake up when an event occurs on that port. HDD & FDD When set to On, the system will respond and wake up to any hard drive or floppy drive activity. PCI Master When set to On, the system will respond and wake up to any PCI or bus master activity.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 Resume by Alarm Enabled When Enabled, you can set the date and time you would like the Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC to power-on in the “Date (of Month)” and “Resume Time (hh:mm:ss)” fields. However, if the system is being accessed by incoming calls or the network prior to the date and time set in these fields, the system will give priority to the incoming calls or network. Disabled Disables the automatic power-on function.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.6 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. It covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 IRQ Resources Move the cursor to this field and press . The “IRQ-3” to “IRQ-15” fields will appear. Set each system interrupt to either Legacy ISA or PCI/ISA PnP. PCI/ISA PnP For devices compliant with the PCI bus architecture. Legacy ISA For devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop This field determines whether the MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA or not. The default value is Disabled.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.7 PC Health Status Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature CPU(V) VCC 2.5 VCC 3 +5V + 12 V 3VSB(V) - 12 V 5VSB(V) Current CPU Temperature Current System Temp. Current CPU FAN Speed Current Chassis FAN Speed ↑↓→← Move Item Help Disabled 1.75 V 2.45 V 3.02 V 5.14 V 11.89 V 3.24 V -11.45V 4.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 Current CPU Temperature, Current System Temp., Current CPU Fan Speed and Current Chassis Fan Speed These fields show the internal temperature of the system, current temperature of the CPU, and the current fan speed of the CPU and chassis fans in RPM (Revolutions Per Minute).
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.8 Frequency/Voltage Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control Auto Detect PCI/DIMM Clk Spread Spectrum Modulated Clock By Slight Adjust ↑↓→← Move Enabled Disabled 100MHz Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults Item Help Menu Level ESC:Exit F1:General Help F7:Optimized Defaults The settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identical to this one.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 If you selected an option other than the default setting and is unable to boot up the system, there are 2 methods of booting up the system and going back to its default setting. Method 1: Clear the CMOS data by setting JP3 to 2-3 On. All fields in the BIOS Setup will automatically be set to their default settings. Method 2: Press the key and power button simultaneously, then release the power button first.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults The “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” option loads the troubleshooting default values permanently stored in the ROM chips. These settings are not optimal and turn off all high performance features. You should use these values only if you have hardware problems. Highlight this option in the main menu and press . The message below will appear. Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N If you want to proceed, type and press .
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 3.1.11 Set Supervisor Password If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry, set a supervisor’s password with the “System” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. If you want to protect access to setup only, but not your system, set a supervisor’s password with the “Setup” option selected in the Advanced BIOS Features. You will not be prompted for a password when you cold boot the system.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.13 Save & Exit Setup When all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup” and press . The message below will appear: Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? N Type “Y” and press . The modifications you have made will be written into the CMOS memory, and the system will reboot. You will once again see the initial diagnostics on the screen.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 3.3 Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS, you will need the new BIOS file and a flash utility, AWDFLASH.EXE. You can download them from DFI’s web site or contact technical support or your sales representative. 1. Save the new BIOS file along with the flash utility AWDFLASH.EXE to a floppy disk. 2. Reboot the system and enter the Award BIOS Setup Utility to set the first boot drive to “Floppy”. 3. Save the setting and reboot the system. 4.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 6. The following will appear. Do You Want to Save BIOS (Y/N) This question refers to the current existing BIOS in your system. We recommend that you save the current BIOS and its flash utility; just in case you need to reinstall the BIOS. To save the current BIOS, press then enter the file name of the current BIOS. Otherwise, press . 7. The following will then appear. Press “Y” to Program or “N” to Exit 8. Press to flash the new BIOS.
Supported Software 4 Chapter 4 - Supported Software 4.1 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) The mainboard comes with a DMI built into the BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is designed to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems easier. With DMI, a network administrator or MIS engineer can remotely access some information about a particular computer system without physically going to it.
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Supported Software 4 Add DMI 1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Add DMI menu. 2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to add by using the ↑ or ↓ arrow keys, then press . 3. The cursor will move to the screen you select allowing you to enter information about the added item. 4. Press to save information into the flash ROM. To view information about the added items, go to the Edit DMI menu. Load DMI File 1.
4 Supported Software 4.2 Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications The CD that came with the system board contains drivers, utilities and software applications required to enhance the performance of the system board. Insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear.
Supported Software 4 4.2.1 VIA® Service Pack The VIA® Service Pack contains the following drivers. • • • • VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver AGP VxD Driver IRQ Routing Miniport Driver VIA INF Driver To install VIA Service Pack, please follow the steps below. 1. On the left side of the autorun screen, click the “CHIPSET” icon. 2. Click “VIA Service Pack” on the main menu. The following screen will appear. 3. Click “Next”. Please read the “VIA Service Pack Readme” carefully before proceeding to step 3. 4.
4 Supported Software “AGP VxD Driver” and “VIA INF Driver”in the “VIA Service Pack” are supported in Windows® 98, Windows® 98 SE, Windows® ME and Windows® 2000. You must first install VIA® Service Pack prior to installing any other drivers. However, this may not be the case for some AGP cards. Please read carefully the following information. Important: The VGA driver that came with some AGP cards is already bundled with the AGP VxD driver.
Supported Software 4 4.2.2 S3 ProSavage VGA Drivers To install the driver, please follow the steps below. 1. On the left side of the autorun screen, click the “GRAPHICS” icon. 2. Click “S3 ProSavage VGA Drivers” on the main screen. The following screen will appear. 3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 4. Restart the system.
4 Supported Software 4.2.3 Realtek Audio Drivers The Realtek audio drivers support the Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP operating systems. To install the audio driver, please follow the steps below. 1. On the left side of the autorun screen, click the “AUDIO” icon. 2. Click ““Realtek Audio Drivers” on the main screen. The screen below will appear. 3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 4. Restart the system.
Supported Software 4 4.2.4 VIA USB 2.0 Drivers To install the USB 2.0 driver, please follow the steps below. 1. On the left side of the autorun screen, click the “USB” icon. 2. Click “VIA USB 2.0 Drivers” on the main menu. The following screen will appear. 3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 4. Restart the system.
4 Supported Software 4.2.5 VIA LAN Drivers (AZ30-TL only) The LAN drivers for Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 and Windows XP support “Autorun”. To install the LAN driver, please follow the steps below. 1. On the left side of the autorun screen, click the “NETWORK” icon. 2. Click “VIA LAN Drivers”. The following screen will appear. 3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 4. Reboot the system for the driver to take effect. The LAN driver for Windows NT 4.
Supported Software 4 4.2.6 Winbond Hardware Monitor The system board comes with the Winbond Hardware Monitor utility contained in the provided CD. This utility is capable of monitoring the system’s “health” conditions and allows you to manually set a range (Highest and Lowest Limit) to the items being monitored. If the settings/values are over or under the set range, a warning message will pop-up. The utility can also be configured so that a beeping alarm will sound whenever an error occurs.
4 Supported Software 4.2.7 Microsoft DirectX 8.1 To install, please follow the steps below. 1. On the left side of the autorun screen, click the “TOOLS” icon. 2. Click “Microsoft DirectX 8.1” on the main menu. The following screen will appear. 3. Click “Yes” to continue. 4. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 5. Reboot the system for the driver to take effect. Note: If you are using Windows® XP, you do not need to install “Microsoft DirectX 8.
Supported Software 4 4.2.8 McAfee VirusScan Online (English OS only) The McAfee VirusScan Online is the most reliable and convenient way of protecting your PC from computer viruses. When you install McAfee VirusScan Online, your computer is safe because it automatically scans for viruses and checks for virus updates so that PC protection stays up-to-date. To install, please follow the steps below. 1. On the left side of the autorun screen, click the “TOOLS” icon. 2.
4 Supported Software 4.3 Installation Notes 1. "Autorun" ONLY supports the Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows XP operating systems. If after inserting the CD, "Autorun" did not automatically star t (which is, the Main Board Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click "Setup". 2.
Using the Suspend to RAM Function A Appendix A - Using the Suspend to RAM Function A.1 Using the Suspend to RAM Function If you are using the Windows® 98 operating system, please follow the steps below. 1. Select “Power Management Setup” in the main menu screen and press . 2. In the “ACPI Function” field, select “Enabled”. 3. In the “ACPI Suspend Type” field, select “S3(STR)”.
A Using the Suspend to RAM Function 7. Boot Windows® 98. In the Windows® 98 desktop, click the Start button. Move the cursor to Settings, then click Control Panel. To check whether ACPI was properly installed, double-click the System icon. In the System Properties dialog box, click the “Device Manager” tab. In “View devices by type”, click “System devices”. 8. 98 Double-click the System icon. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Performance tab.
Using the Suspend to RAM Function 9. A Click File System. In the “Typical role of this computer” field, select “Mobile or docking system”. Click Apply, then click OK. Restart the computer. 10. Repeat step 7 to open the Control Panel dialog box. Doubleclick the Power Management icon. 11. Click the Advanced tab. In the “When I press the power button on my computer” field, select “Standby”.
A Using the Suspend to RAM Function 12. After completing the steps above and you want to power-off the computer, you do not need to go through the process of closing files, applications and operating system. You can poweroff the computer at once by pressing the power button or selecting “Standby” when you shut down Windows® 98. To power-on the computer, just press the power button. The operating session where you left off when you power-off the computer will resume in not more than 8 seconds.
System Error Message B Appendix B - System Error Message When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in the information box at the bottom. Enter Setup to correct the error. B.1 POST Beep There are two kinds of beep codes in the BIOS.
B System Error Message than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80) Unable to reset floppy subsystem. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (40) Floppy type mismatch. Hard Disk(s) fail (80) HDD reset failed. Hard Disk(s) fail (40) HDD controller diagnostics failed. Hard Disk(s) fail (20) HDD initialization error. Hard Disk(s) fail (10) Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.
Troubleshooting C Appendix C - Troubleshooting C.1 Troubleshooting Checklist This chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problems that you may encounter with your personal computer. To efficiently troubleshoot your system, treat each problem individually. This is to ensure an accurate diagnosis of the problem in case a problem has multiple causes. Some of the most common things to check when you encounter problems while using your system are listed below. 1.
C Troubleshooting The picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s vertical sync. 2. Move away any objects, such as another monitor or fan, that may be creating a magnetic field around the display. 3. Make sure your video card’s output frequencies are supported by this monitor. The screen seems to be constantly wavering. 1. If the monitor is close to another monitor, the adjacent monitor may need to be turned off.
Troubleshooting C Hard Drive Hard disk failure. 1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive has been entered in the BIOS. 2. If the system is configured with two hard drives, make sure the bootable (first) hard drive is configured as Master and the second hard drive is configured as Slave. The master hard drive must have an active/bootable partition. Excessively long formatting period.
C Troubleshooting 3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a serial port that is working and configured correctly. If the serial device does not work, either the cable or the serial device has a problem. If the serial device works, the problem may be due to the onboard I/O or the address setting. 4. Make sure the COM settings and I/O address are configured correctly. Keyboard Nothing happens when a key on the keyboard was pressed. 1. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected.
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