Athena System Manual
ii PREMIO System Manual Copyright is a registered trademark of Premio Computer, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. PREMIO © 2002 by Premio Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Version 1.
iii PREMIO System Manual Contents GETTING STARTED...................................................................5 Setting Up ........................................................................6 Connecting Your Keyboard, Mouse, and Speakers ...x Connecting Your Monitor ..............................................x Switches and Indicators.................................................8 UPGRADING ............................................................................
iv PREMIO System Manual System Unit Problems .........................................................19 Hard Disk Problems ............................................................20 Warranty Service.......................................................... 20 Technical Support ........................................................ 21 PREMIO on the Internet ............................................... 21 APPENDIX ................................................................................
Getting Started Your PREMIO® Athena system typically consists of five main components: § § § § § Midtower Monitor Speakers Keyboard Mouse Depending on which components you’ve ordered with your Athena system, the components shown in the picture above may vary.
PREMIO System Manual Setting Up To set up your Athena system, simply connect your monitor, mouse, keyboard, and speakers to the rear of the midtower. 1. Connect the female end of the power cord to the chassis power cord connector, and then connect the male end of the power cord to your wall outlet or power strip 2. Connect the keyboard, mouse, speakers (if any) to the back I/O connectors (see next page for details) 3.
PREMIO System Manual Connecting Your Keyboard, Mouse, and Speakers The picture below is an enlarged view of the back I/O connectors. The keyboard, mouse, and speakers connectors are color coded for your reference. Simply connect your keyboard to the purple keyboard connector, and your mouse to the green mouse connector. Next, connect your speakers to the light-green connector; this is assuming you are using the onboard audio.
PREMIO System Manual Connecting Your Monitor The next step is to connect your monitor to your video card. See picture below for the location of the video card connector. Once everything is connected, you can now turn on your monitor and system. See the next page for the location of the midtower’s power switch.
PREMIO System Manual Switches and Indicators The system unit’s front panel provides access to the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CDRW and floppy drives, and to the system’s switches and indicator LEDs. n The CD/DVD/CDRW drive reads information on CDs or DVDs n The floppy disk drive reads and writes data to 3.5” 1.
PREMIO System Manual Upgrading You can upgrade your PREMIO system with: n Expansion cards n Additional system memory n Additional hard disk drive To install an upgrade, you must open the system unit. Before proceeding, read the important cautionary note below. Then follow the steps on the next page. Caution! Static discharge can cause permanent damage to internal electronic components of your computer.
PREMIO System Manual Opening the System Unit Note Opening the system unit could affect your warranty. Check with the dealer where you purchased your system before opening the system unit.
PREMIO System Manual Next, using the screwdriver, remove the two screws as shown in the picture below. Once the two screws are removed, you can simply slide the side cover off by pulling it towards you.
PREMIO System Manual Closing the System Unit To close the unit, slide the side panel back on and reinstall the two screws.
PREMIO System Manual Installing an Expansion Card To install an expansion card, open the system unit as described on the previous page. Next, remove the screw securing the slot bracket cover for the expansion slot you want to use. Then remove the slot bracket and install your expansion card. Save the screw to secure the expansion card later. You should also keep the slot bracket, in case you wish to remove the expansion card later in then future.
PREMIO System Manual Insert the expansion card firmly into the slot, making sure it is seated completely. Then install the screw onto the expansion card.
PREMIO System Manual Installing Additional Memory For details on memory configuration, including the placement and type of memory to use in your system, please refer to the motherboard user’s manual that came with your system.
PREMIO System Manual Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive in your system, follow these steps: Disconnect the hard drive cable and power connector. Remove the two screws securing the drive bay. Slide the bay toward the rear of the system unit to remove it. Insert the new drive into an open position in the bay and secure it with four screws. Slide the bay back into the system unit and secure it with two screws. Connect the cables.
PREMIO System Manual Getting Help Troubleshooting Your PREMIO system is designed to provide years of trouble-free performance. If you have a problem with your system, first check the information in this section for a quick solution. Monitor Does Not Work If your monitor appears not to be working properly: Check that the monitor’s power cable is securely attached to the monitor and to an outlet that is receiving power.
PREMIO System Manual Keyboard Does Not Work If the NumLock indicator in the upper right corner of the keyboard does not light when the system powers up, or the keyboard does not work: Check that the keyboard cable is securely attached to the system unit’s keyboard connector. If possible, substitute another keyboard that is in good working order. If the substitute works, your keyboard may need replacement.
PREMIO System Manual System Unit Problems The fan inside the system unit should make a low, steady sound when operating properly. If the fan is totally silent: § § § § § Check that the system power cord is securely attached to the back of the system unit and to a power outlet. Verify that the outlet has power. If possible, substitute another power cord that is in good working order. If the substitute works, replace your power cord.
PREMIO System Manual Technical Support You can contact PREMIO technical support at the following address: Premio Computer, Inc. 918 Radecki Court City of Industry, CA 91748 Telephone: 800-568-6388 Fax: 626-839-3191 Email: support@premiopc.com PREMIO on the Internet maintains a web page on the Internet with the latest information on PREMIO products, updated drivers, answers to common problems, an extensive component troubleshooting guide, and more. Visit our web page at: PREMIO http://www.premiopc.
Appendix Limited 3-Year Warranty Premio Computer, Inc. warrants its line of PREMIO® computer systems (hereinafter “Product”) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase from Premio Computer, Inc. or a Premio Computer, Inc. authorized reseller. This warranty does not cover monitor and LCD panels, nor third-party hardware and software which has a separate manufacturer’s warranty.
PREMIO System Manual IN NO EVENT WILL PREMIO COMPUTER, INC. BE LIABLE TO THE CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMEAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS OR OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WETHER ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, EVEN IF PREMIO COMPUTER, INC. OR AN AUTHORIZED PREMIO COMPUTER, INC.
FCC Standards The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) restricts the amount of radiation and radio frequency emissions from computing equipment. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the operation instructions, reference manuals, and the service manual, may cause interference to radio or television reception.
PREMIO System Manual Important Safety Instructions These instructions are provided by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table.
voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to service personnel. 13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. B. C. D. E. F. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
MSI 850E Max MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL MS-6545 (v2.X) ATX Mainboard Version 2.
Manual Rev: 2.0 Release Date: July 2002 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Edition July 2002 Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7.
CONTENTS Getting Started .......................................................................................... 1-1 Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-3 Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-5 Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-5 Key Features ...................................................................................
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................................... 2-12 Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-13 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................... 2-13 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-15 Front Panel Connector: JFP1 and JFP2 (Optional Intel spec) ...... 2-15 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN/SYSFAN/PSFAN ...................
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-15 Power Management Setup ................................................................. 3-19 PNP/PCI Configurations ..................................................................... 3-23 PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-25 Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................
Introduction 1 Getting Started The 850 E Max (MS-6545 v2.X) ATX mainboard is a high-performance computer mainboard based on Intel® 850E chipset. It is optimized to support Intel® Pentium® 4 processors for high-end business/personal desktop markets, and it is a highly-flexible chipset which is designed to extend the basic graphics/ multimedia PC platform up to the mainstream performance desktop platform.
Chapter 1 Mainboard Specification CPU Supports Intel® Pentium® 4 (Willameete/Northwood) processor in the 478 pin package. Supports from 1.6GHz to 2.53GHz and up. Chipset Intel® 850E - Supports Direct RDRAM up to 2GB maximum memory. - Supports System bus at 100/133 HMz (400/533 MHz System bus). - 1.5V AGP interface with 4x data transfer and 4x fast write capability. Intel® ICH2 - Upstream hub interface for access to the Intel MCH. - 2-channel Ultra ATA 100 Bus Master IDE controller. - USB controller 1.
Introduction 2.88Mbytes. - 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B). - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode. - 1 IrDA connector for SIR. - 1 Line-in/Line-out/Mic-in port. - 1 RJ45 connector. USB Interface 4 USB 1.1 ports (Rear * 4, one for BlueTooth Networking function) and 4 NEC USB 2.0 ports (Front * 4) (Optional) Audio C-Media CMI8738/PCI-6ch-LX supports 2/4/6 ch speaker - 6CH DAC for AC3® 5.1CH purpose. - HRTF-based 3D positional audio, supporting DirectSoundTM 3D and A3DTM interface. - Supports 4.1/5.
Chapter 1 Mainboard Layout Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard CPUFAN ATX Power Supply USB ports J1 JPWR2 Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM A COM B IDE 1 FDD 1 Intel 850E RIMM4 RIMM2 Top: LAN Jack Bottom: USB ports RIMM3 IDE 2 PSFAN Line-Out Line-In Mic JPWR3 JCD1 RIMM1 J2 BATT + AGP Slot JBAT1 Winbond W83627HF-AW ICH2 PCI Slot 1 CMI8738 JGS1 PCI Slot 2 SYSFAN J5 JCI1 J6 BIOS PCI Slot 3 JWR1 JUSB2 JRMS1 PCI Slot 4 JDB1 JIR1 NEC D720100AS1 JBT1 JAUD1 CNR JUSB1 JFP2 850 E Max (
Introduction Quick Components Guide Component JPWR1/2/3 JKBMS1 USB 1.
Chapter 1 Key Features z z z z z z z z z z z z ATX Form Factor CPU: Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin package USB PC to PC networking function (Optional) Fuzzy Logic 4 Live BIOS / Live Driver PC Alert™ III system hardware monitor D-LED/ D-Bracket (Optional) LAN/Modem Ring Wake Up Function Suspend to RAM/Disk PC2001 Compliant STD/STR (S3/S4) Chassis intrusion 1-6
Introduction MSI Special Features T.O.P Tech™ The T.O.P TechTM is an extended sensing device that can 100% accurately detect the CPU’s temperature. You can find out the temperature on BIOS setup menu. The PC AlertTM also provides the information.
Chapter 1 Fuzzy Logic™ 4 The Fuzzy Logic™ 4 utility is a user friendly tool that allows users to view and adjust the current system status. To overclock the CPU FSB (Front Side Bus) frequency under the Windows operating system, click FSB and use the right and left arrow keys to select the desired FSB, and then click Apply to apply the new setup value. To enable the system running at the specified FSB every time when you click Turbo, click Save to save the desired FSB first.
Introduction PC Alert™ III The PC AlertTM III is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status during real time operation: * monitor CPU & system temperatures * monitor fan speed(s) * monitor system voltage * monitor chassis intrusion If one of the items above is abnormal, the program main screen will be immediately shown on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in red.
Chapter 1 Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used to detect and update your BIOS/drivers online so that you don’t need to search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the whole Web site. To use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update Series 2” application. After installation, the “MSI Live Update Series 2” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the screen.
Introduction Live Monitor™ The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the search for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the MSI Web site. To use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update Series 2” application. After the installation, the “MSI Live Monitor” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the screen. Double click this icon to run the application. Double click the “MSI Live Monitor” icon at the lower-right corner of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will appear.
Chapter 1 D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which use graphic signal display to help users understand their system. The LEDs provide up to 16 combinations of signals to debug the system. The 4 LEDs can detect all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures. This special feature is very useful for overclocking users. These users can use the feature to detect if there are any problems or failures. D-Bracket™ 2 supports both USB 1.
Introduction D-Bracket™ 2 Description Processor Initialization 1 3 2 4 - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc…) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock) Initializing Video Interface - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter. BIOS Sign On - This will start showing information about logo, processor brand name, etc….
Hardware Setup 2 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static electricity may damage the components.
Chapter 2 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. Open Lever Sliding Plate 90 degree 2. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90degree angle. Dot / Cut edge 3. Look for the cut edge. The cut edge should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation. 4.
Hardware Setup Installing the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal managment becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1. Locate the CPU and its retention 2. Position the heatsink onto the reten- mechanism on the motherboard. tion mechanism. retention mechanism 3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink. 4.
Chapter 2 5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. fan power cable CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure If CPU Clock Core/Bus ratio then CPU core speed WARNING! = = = = = 100MHz 17 Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio 100MHz x 17 1.7GHz Overclocking This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking.
Hardware Setup Memory Installation The mainboard provides 4 gold-lead sockets for 184-pin RIMM modules. To operate properly, at least two RIMM modules must be installed. The mainboard supports the memory size up to 2 GB. RIMM Slots (RIMM 1~4) Memory Population Rules z z z z z z Support RIMM only. To operate properly, make sure that the RIMM banks are using the same type and equal size density memory. Support PC600/PC800 RIMM. Support up to 16 Direct Rambus Device.
Chapter 2 Installing RIMM Modules You can install two or four RIMM modules in the following combination: DIMM Socket Memory Module Total Memory Socket 1 (Bank 0 & Bank 1) 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB 32MB ~ 512MB Socket 2 (Bank 2 & Bank 3) 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB 32MB ~ 512MB Socket 3 (Bank 4 & Bank 5) 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB 32MB ~ 512MB Socket 4 (Bank 6 & Bank 7) 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB 32MB ~ 512MB Total System Memory 64MB ~ 2GB Note: If only two RIMM slots ar
Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JPWR1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plugs of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.
Chapter 2 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPWR3 Attaching the ATX power supply to the connector help offer sufficient voltage to Pentium 4 CPU. This power connector also supports instant power on function. 1 3 2 4 JPWR3 PIN 1 2 3 4 SIGNAL GND GND 12V 12V ATX 5V/3V Power Connector: JPWR2 The mainboard provides an extra 5V/3V power connector for you to connect to the ATX power supply. 6 1 JPWR2 PIN 1 2 3 2-8 SIGNAL GND GND GND PIN 4 5 6 SIGNAL 3.3V 3.
Hardware Setup Back Panel The Back Panel provides the following connectors: LAN Parallel Mouse MIC (Optional) USB Ports Keyboard COM A COM B USB Ports L-in L-out Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2 ® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector.
Chapter 2 Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into this connector. Pin Definition 6 5 3 4 2 1 PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 Keyboard DATA NC GND VCC Keyboard Clock NC Keyboard DATA No connection Ground +5V Keyboard clock No connection PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female) USB 1.
Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B The mainboard offers two 9-pin male DIN connectors for serial port COM A and COM B. The ports are 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to them.
Chapter 2 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector for LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
Hardware Setup Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.
Chapter 2 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA/33/66/100 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices. These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable. IDE2 IDE1 IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector) The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a Master and a Slave drive.
Hardware Setup Front Panel Connector: JFP1 and JFP2 (Optional Intel spec) This connector is for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs.
Chapter 2 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN/SYSFAN/PSFAN The CPUFAN (processor fan), SYSFAN (system fan) and PSFAN (power supply fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
Hardware Setup Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 (Optional Intel spec) This connector allows you to connect to the front panel audio.
Chapter 2 Bluetooth Connector: JBT1 (Optional) This connector is used to connect a bluetooth module for wireless connection. 7 1 8 2 JBT1 Pin Definition PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL 1 5VDUAL 2 3VDUAL 3 5 7 D+ (USB signal) D- (USB signal) GND 4 6 8 GND GND NC Note: Because the bluetooth connector shares the USB1.1 connector, the upper USB1 USB 1.1 port will not function when you attach a bluetooth module to this connector.
Hardware Setup CD-In Connector: JCD1 JCD1 connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. R GND L JCD1 Wake On Ring Connector: JWR1 This connector allows you to connect to a modem card with Wake On Ring function. The connector will power up the system when a signal is received through the modem card. 1 JWR1 Note: Modem wake-up signal is active “low”.
Chapter 2 IrDA Infrared Module Connector: JIR1 This connector allows you to connect to an IrDA Infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. 1 JIR1 Pin Signal 1 2 3 4 5 VCC NC IRRX GND IRTX Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 The connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen.
Hardware Setup Remote Power On/Off Switch Connector: JRMS1 Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. When OFF, pressing the button can turn the system on. When ON, pressing the button once will make the system enter the sleep/suspend state. If the button is pressed for more than four seconds, the system will be turned off. To change the setup, go to the BIOS Power Management Setup. JRMS1 Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1 Attach a power saving switch to this connector.
Chapter 2 Front USB 2.0 Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 (Optional) The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers USB1 & USB2 (optional USB 2.0 Bracket available). USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.
Hardware Setup To Attach the Optional USB 2.0 Ports: 1. Take out the USB 2.0 bracket 2. Locate the JUSB1 and JUSB2 pin headers on the motherboard. 3. Connect the USB cables from USB 2.0 bracket to the JUSB1 and JUSB2 pin headers separately. The blue connector of the USB bracket should be attached to the blue pin header on the board, and the yellow connector to the yellow pin header on the board. Connected to JUSB1 & JUSB2 separately USB 2.0 Bracket 4. Place the USB 2.
Chapter 2 D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 The D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB Bracket that supports both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec. It integrates four LEDs and allows users to identify system problems through 16 various combinations of LED signals. For definitions of 16 signal combinations, please refer to D-Bracket™ 2 in Chapter 1.
Hardware Setup Jumpers The motherboard provides one jumper for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of the jumper. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. That battery has long life time for at least 5 years.
Chapter 2 Clear BIOS Password Jumper: J6 The jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. To clear the password, open the jumper and restart your computer. Normal Clear J6 BIOS Flash Jumper: J5 This jumper is used to lock or unlock the boot block area on BIOS. When unlocked, the BIOS boot block area can be updated. When locked, the BIOS boot block area cannot be updated.
Hardware Setup LAN Enable/Disable Jumper: J2 The jumper is used to disable the onboard LAN function, and the status should be set in the BIOS Setup program.
Chapter 2 RDRAM Over Voltage Jumper: J1 The jumper is used to set the RDRAM voltage for overcolcking purpose. 1 J1 1 Normal (2.6V) WARNING! 1 1 3 3 Over Voltage (2.58V) Over Voltage (2.68V) This motherboard is designed to support over voltage. However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting while doing over voltage. Any attempt to operate beyond product specification is not recommended.
Hardware Setup Slots The motherboard provides four 32-bit Master PCI Bus Slots, one AGP and one CNR slot. AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card only. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory. The slot only supports 1.5V 4x AGP card.
Chapter 2 PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor.
AWARD® BIOS Setup Chapter 3. AWARD® BIOS Setup 3 AWARD® BIOS Setup The mainboard uses AWARD® BIOS Setup program that provides a Setup utility for users to modify the basic system configuration. The information is stored in a battery-backed CMOS RAM so it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. This chapter provides you with the overview of the BIOS Setup program.
Chapter 3 Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message below appears on the screen, press key to enter Setup. Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing , , and keys.
AWARD® BIOS Setup Getting Help After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu. Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the control keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Chapter 3 The Main Menu Once you enter Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. Standard CMOS Features Use this Menu for basic system configurations. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system.
AWARD® BIOS Setup PC Health Status This entry shows your PC health status. Frequency/Voltage Control Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control. High System Performance Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system stability may be affected. Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for optimal and stable system operations.
Chapter 3 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 10 categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in each item. Date The date format is . day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only. month The month from Jan. through Dec.
AWARD® BIOS Setup ing items. Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer. If the controller of HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”. If the controller of HDD interface is CD-ROM, the selection shall be “None”. Access Mode The settings are CHS, LBA, Large, Auto. Capacity The formatted size of the storage device. Cylinder Number of cylinders. Head Number of heads.
Chapter 3 Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning The setting is to set the virus warning feature for IDE hard disk boot sector protection. If the function is enabled and any attempt to write data into this area is made, BIOS will display a warning message on the screen and beep. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. BIOS Flash Write Control This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or computer viruses.
AWARD® BIOS Setup computer. When setting the item to Enabled, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. First/Second/Third Boot Device The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to load the disk operating system. The settings are: Floppy The system will boot from floppy drive. LS120 The system will boot from LS-120 drive. HDD-0 The system will boot from the first HDD. SCSI The system will boot from the SCSI.
Chapter 3 Gate A20 Option This item is to set the Gate A20 status. A20 refers to the first 64KB of extended memory. When the default value Fast is selected, the Gate A20 is controlled by Port92 or chipset specific method resulting in faster system performance. When Normal is selected, A20 is controlled by a keyboard controller or chipset hardware. Typematic Rate Setting This setting is used to enable or disable the typematic rate setting including Typematic Rate & Typematic Delay.
AWARD® BIOS Setup MPS Version Control For OS This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your operating system. Settings: 1.4 and 1.1. OS Select For DRAM > 64MB This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM greater than 64MB. Setting options: Non-OS2, OS2. HDD S.M.A.R.T.
Chapter 3 Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. Choose the “ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES” from the Main Menu and the following screen will appear. Note: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. RDRAM Bus Frequency This setting allows you to set the bus frequency for installed RDRAM. Setting options: Auto, 533MHz, 400 MHz, 300 MHz.
AWARD® BIOS Setup memory area, a system error may result. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. Video RAM Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the video memory (RAM) at A0000h to AFFFFh, resulting in better video performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a memory access error may result. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled.
Chapter 3 Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Choose Enabled to activate each channel separately. IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO The four items allow you to set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0~4 provide increased performance.
AWARD® BIOS Setup USB/USB2 Controller Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you have USB peripherals. Setting options: Enabled, Disabled. USB Keyboard Support Set to Enabled if your need to use an USB keyboard in the operating system that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and SCO Unix.
Chapter 3 IDE HDD Block Mode This allows your hard disk controller to use the fast block mode to transfer data to and from the hard disk drive. Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands or multiple sector read/write. Enabled enables IDE controller to use block mode; Disabled allows the controller to use standard mode. POWER ON Function This controls which part on the PS/2 mouse or keyboard can power on the system.
AWARD® BIOS Setup in use. Setting options: Hi/Hi, Hi/Lo, Lo/Hi, Lo/Lo. IR Transmission Delay This setting determines whether the IR transmission rate will be delayed while converting to receiving mode. Setting options: Disabled, Enabled. UR2 Duplex Mode This setting controls the operating mode of IR transmission/reception. Setting options: Full, Half. Under Full Duplex mode, synchronous, bi-directional transmission/reception is allowed.
Chapter 3 ECP Mode Use DMA The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel port with the ECP feature. After selecting it, the following message will appear: “ECP Mode Use DMA.” At this time, the user can choose between DMA channel 3 or 1. PWRON After PWR-Fail This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupts occurs. Available settins are: Off Leaves the computer in the power off state. On Reboots the computer.
AWARD® BIOS Setup Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure you system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. ACPI Function This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/2000/ME, select Enabled. Settings: Enabled and Disabled.
Chapter 3 text is saved to main memory. The information stored in memory will be used to restore the PC to the previous state when an “wake up” event occurs. Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume This item allows the system to initialize the VGA BIOS from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. Setting options: Auto, Yes, No. Power Management This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related to these modes: Suspend Mode and HDD Power Down.
AWARD® BIOS Setup system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. Settings are 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11 and NA. Suspend Mode After the selected period of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut off. Settings are Disabled, 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 8 Min, 12 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min and 1 Hour. HDD Power Down If HDD activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.
Chapter 3 Date (of Month) Alarm The field specifies the date for Resume by Alarm. Settings: 0~31. Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm The field specifies the time for Resume by Alarm. Format is . Reload Global Timer Events: Primary IDE 0/1, Secondary IDE 0/1, FDD/ COM/LPT Port, PCI PIRQ [A-D]# Global Timer Events are I/O events whose occurrence can prevent the system from entering a power saving mode or can awaken the system from such a mode.
AWARD® BIOS Setup PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings. Reset Configuration Data Normally, you leave this field Disabled.
Chapter 3 Press and you will enter the sub-menu of the items. IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Settings are: PCI Device For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus architecture. Reserved The IRQ will be reserved for further request.
AWARD® BIOS Setup PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, warning for overall system status. Chassis Intrusion Detect Set this option to enable, reset, or disable the chassis intrusion detector. During Enabled, any intrusion on the system chassis will be recorded. The next time you turn on the system, it will show a warning message. To be able to clear those warnings, choose Reset. After clearing the message it will go back to Enabled.
Chapter 3 Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock Ratio This setting controls the multiplier that is used to determine the internal clock speed of the processor relative to the external or motherboard clock speed. CPU Vcore Select This setting allows you to set the CPU core voltage. Setting options: Default, +25mV, +50mV, +75mV, +100mV, +125mV, +150mV.
AWARD® BIOS Setup 25MHz (with a 1GHz CPU) which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up. CPU Clock This setting specifies the clock frequency of CPU host bus (FSB) and provides a method for end-users to overclock the processor accordingly.
Chapter 3 High System Performance This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default High Performance values. The High Performance Defaults are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for maximal system performance but will probably cause a stability issue.
AWARD® BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults This option on the main menu allows users to restore all the BIOS settings to the default Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values also set by the mainboard manufacturer for both optimized and stable performance of the mainboard. When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears: Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default values that are factory settings for optimal and stable system performance.
Chapter 3 Set Supervisor/User Password When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen: Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press . The password typed now will clear any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be prompted to confirm the password. Re-type the password and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password.
AWARD® BIOS Setup entry to Setup. If set to Setup, password prompt only occurs when trying to enter Setup. About Supervisor Password & User Password: Supervisor password : Can enter and change the settings of the setup menus.
Chapter 3 Save & Exit Setup When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to save the changes and quit. A message as below will appear on the screen: Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup changes to RTC CMOS. Typing “N” will return to the Setup Utility.
AWARD® BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving When you want to quit the Setup menu, you can select this option to abandon the changes. A message as below will appear on the screen: Typing “Y” will allow you to quit the Setup Utility without saving any changes to RTC CMOS. Typing “N” will return to the Setup Utility.
Using 4-/6-channel Audio Function Appendix A. Using 4-/6-channel Audio Function Using 4-/6-channel Audio Function A The mainboard comes with C-Media 6-channel audio function, which allows you to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better space sound effect. The section will tell you how to activate 4-/6-channel audio function.
Appendix A Installing C-Media Drivers The mainboard is able to transform the audio connectors on the back panel from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel. To use the function, you need to install the C-Media drivers. To install C-Media drivers: 1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically appear. 2. Click on C-Media Sound Drivers. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. 4. Restart the system. Note: For Windows NT4.
Using 4-/6-channel Audio Function Software Configuration To have 4-/6-channel audio work, you must set appropriate configuration in the C-Media software application. To set the multi-channel configuration: 1. Click the C-Media Mixer icon from the window tray on the bottom. 2. The following screen appears. Click the indicated button. Click here 3. The “Advanced” window appears. 4. Select 5.1 for 6-channel or 4 for 4-channel audio output. 5. Click OK.
Glossary Glossary Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface) This power management specification enables the OS (operating system) to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. Windows 98/98SE, Windows 2000 and Windows ME can fully support ACPI to allow users managing the system power flexibly. AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) A new, high-speed graphics interface that based on PCI construction and designed especially for the throughput demands of 3-D graphics.
Glossary example, a modem chipset contains all the primary circuits for transmitting and receiving data; a PC chipset provides the electronic interfaces between all subsystems. CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) CMOS is a widely used type of semiconductor, which features high speed and low power consumption. PCs usually contain a small amount of battery-powered CMOS memory to retain the date, time, and system setup parameters. COM In MS-DOS system, the name of a serial communications port.
Glossary ECC Memory (error correcting code memory) A type of memory that contains special circuitry for testing the accuracy of data and correcting the errors on the fly. IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) A type of disk-drive interface widely used to connect hard disks, CD-ROMs and tape drives to a PC, in which the controller electronics is integrated into the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card. The IDE interface is known as the ATA (AT Attachment) specification.
Glossary PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) A local bus standard developed by Intel that first appeared on PCs in late 1993. PCI provides “plug and play” capability and allows IRQs to be shared. The PCI controller can exchange data with the system's CPU either 32 bits or 64 bits at a time. PnP (Plug and Play) A set of specifications that allows a PC to configure itself automatically to work with peripherals.
