CM35-SC CM30-SC Rev.
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Table of Contents Read Me First.......................................................... 6 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 2.7 System Board Layout .................................................................
Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 Desktop Management Interface..................................................................... 70 VIA Hardware Monitor............................................................................................ 73 VIA Service Pack.......................................................................................................... 73 Audio Drivers and Software Application...............................................
1 Introduction Read Me First This page contains a summary of the important notes that must be given special attention to prior to using the system board. Processor The frequency ratio of some processors may have been locked by the manufacturer. If you are using this kind of processor, setting an extended ratio for the processor will have no effect. The system will instead use its factory default ratio.
Introduction 1 Chapter 1 - Introduction 1.1 Features and Specifications 1.1.1 Features Chipset VIA® 8604/82C686A AGPset (PL133) - CM30-SC VIA® 8605/82C686A AGPset (PM133) - CM35-SC Processor The system board is equipped with Socket 370. It is also equipped with a switching voltage regulator that automatically detects 1.30V to 3.5V.
1 Introduction DIMMs 2MBx64 4MBx64 8MBx64 Memory Size 16MB 32MB 64MB DIMMs 16MBx64 32MBx64 64MBx64 Memory Size 128MB 256MB 512MB Expansion Slots The CM35-SC system board is equipped with 1 shared AGP / DFP (Digital Flat Panel) slot while CM30-SC is only equipped with the DFP slot. The AGP slot on the CM35-SC system board is a universal AGP slot. AGP is an interface designed to support high performance 3D graphics cards.
Introduction 1 Onboard Audio Features Supports Microsoft® DirectSound/DirectSound 3D AC97 supported with full duplex, independent sample rate converter for audio recording and playback ATX Double Deck Ports (PC 99 color-coded connectors) Two USB ports One NS16C550A-compatible DB-9 serial port One DB-15 VGA port One SPP/ECP/EPP DB-25 parallel port One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port One game/MIDI port Three audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in Connec
1 Introduction IrDA Interface The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. It supports peripheral devices that meet the HPSIR and ASKIR standard. USB Ports The system board supports 4 USB ports. Two onboard USB ports are located at the ATX double deck ports of the board. The J23 connector on the system board allows you to connect the optional 3rd and 4th USB ports.
Introduction 1 1.1.2 System Health Monitor Functions The system board is capable of monitoring the following system health conditions. Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm Monitors VCORE/3.3V/5V/12V/2.
1 Introduction RTC Timer to Power-on the System The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to automatically power-on on the set date and time. Refer to Resume On Alarm (Wake Up Events field) in the Power Management Setup section in chapter 3 for more information. Wake-On-LAN The Wake-On-LAN function allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. Your LAN card must support the remote wakeup function.
Introduction 1 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. Refer to Using the Suspend to RAM Function in appendix A for more information. Important: The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support ≥1A. Virus Protection Most viruses today destroy data stored in hard drives. The system board is designed to protect the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive.
2 Hardware Installation Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation 2.
Hardware Installation 2 CM35-SC Note: The illustrations on the following pages are based on the CM35-SC system board, which is the board with the universal AGP slot.
2 Hardware Installation Warning: 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. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis.
Hardware Installation 2 2.2.1 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 Tab Pin 1 Tab Key 1. Pull the tabs which are at the ends of the socket to the side. 2. Position the DIMM above the socket with the notches in the module aligned with the keys on the socket. 3. Seat the module vertically into the socket. Make sure it is completely seated.
2 Hardware Installation 2.3 Frequency Ratio Settings for Processors The following table shows the available frequency ratios and their corresponding DIP switch setting. There are 4 switches on SW1. The black rectangle in the diagram denotes the part that is protruding, the adjustable switch. Make sure SW1 is set correctly before applying power, otherwise you will not be able to power-on the system. Example: Switch Switch Switch Switch 1: Off 2: On 3: Off 4: On Processor Freq.
Hardware Installation 2 Important: The frequency ratio of some processors shown in the table may have been locked by the manufacturer. If you are using this kind of processor, setting an extended ratio for the processor will have no effect. The system will instead use its factor y default ratio. The frequency ratio of processors greater than 8x has been locked by the manufacturer and will no longer have the flexibility of using extended ratios.
2 Hardware Installation 2.4 Jumper Settings for Selecting the CPUs Front Side Bus CPU Front Side Bus Select - Jumpers JP1 and JP2 These jumpers are used to select the front side bus of the processor installed on the system board. The default setting is Auto - the system will automatically run according to the FSB of the processor.
Hardware Installation 2 2.5 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS Data Clear CMOS Data - Jumper JP3 If you encounter the following, a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password. c) You are unable to boot-up the computer system because the processors bus clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS. you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS. To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below. 1.
2 Hardware Installation 7. Press to return to the main menu of the BIOS setup utility. Select Save & Exit Setup and press . 8. Type and press . 1 1 2 2 3 3 1-2 On: Normal (default) 2-3 On: Clear CMOS Data 2.6 Jumper Settings for the Onboard Audio Codec Onboard Audio Codec Settings - Jumper JP4 The default setting is On, the onboard audio codec enabled. If you are not using the onboard audio codec, set this jumper to Off - Disabled.
Hardware Installation 2 2.7 Ports and Connectors 2.7.1 Serial Ports The built-in serial 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. You can set the serial ports I/O address in the Integrated Peripherals submenu of the BIOS.
2 Hardware Installation 2.7.2 PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports The system board is equipped with an onboard PS/2 mouse (Green) and PS/2 keyboard (Purple) ports - both at location J2 of the ATX double deck ports. The PS/2 mouse port uses IRQ12. If a mouse is not connected to this por t, 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. Failure to do so may damage the system board. 2.7.
Hardware Installation Setting 2 Function Normal 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 SPPs data transfer rate. EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) Allows bidirectional parallel port operation at maximum speed. 2.7.4 Floppy Disk Drive Connector The system board is equipped with a shrouded floppy disk drive connector that supports two standard floppy disk drives.
2 Hardware Installation 2.7.5 IDE Disk Drive Connector 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. The 40-pin connector on the IDE cable can be placed into the header only if pin 1 of the connector is aligned with pin 1 of the header.
Hardware Installation 2 manufacturers will not function properly when used together. The problem lies in the hard drives, not the system board. Important: If you encountered problems while using an ATAPI CD-ROM drive that is set in Master mode, please set the CD-ROM drive to Slave mode. Some ATAPI CD-ROMs may not be recognized and cannot be used if incorrectly set in Master mode. 2.7.6 Universal Serial Bus Ports The system board supports 4 USB por ts.
2 Hardware Installation 2.7.7 IrDA Connector The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. The IRDA (Infrared Data Association) specification suppor ts data transfers of 115K baud at a distance of 1 meter. Connect your IrDA cable to connector J25 on the system board. Set UART 2 Mode in the Integrated Peripherals submenu of the BIOS to the type of IrDA standard supported by your device.
Hardware Installation 2 2.7.8 CPU Fan Connector The processor must be kept cool by using a fan with heatsink. Connect the CPU fan to the 3-pin fan connector at location J1 on the system board. The system is capable of monitoring and controlling the speed of the CPU fan. The CPU fan, together with the chassis fan, will automatically turn off once the system enters the Suspend mode.
2 Hardware Installation 2.7.9 Chassis Fan Connector If you are installing a chassis fan in the system unit, connect the fans connector to location J18 on the system board. The fan will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the processor. The system is capable of monitoring and controlling the speed of the chassis fan. The chassis fan, together with the CPU fan, will automatically turn off once the system enters the Suspend mode.
Hardware Installation 2 2.7.11 Game/MIDI Port The Game/MIDI port is identical to that of a standard PC game adapter or game I/O por t. Connect an analog joystick to the 15-pin D-sub connector (J13 - Gold) located at the ATX double deck ports of the system board. This port works well with any application that is compatible with the standard PC joystick. 2.7.12 Audio Jacks The system board is equipped with 3 audio jacks. A jack is a onehole connecting interface for inserting a plug.
2 Hardware Installation 2.7.13 Internal Audio Connectors AUX-in and CD-in These audio-in connectors are used to receive audio from a CD-ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card. TAD TAD is a connector for telephony audio devices such as voice modem cards. By installing a PCI voice modem card that is also equipped with a TAD connector, connect one end of the cable (that came with the card) to the cards TAD connector and the other end to the TAD connector on the system board.
Hardware Installation 2 2.7.14 Wake-On-LAN Connector The system board supports the Wake-On-LAN function. This function will allow the network to remotely power-on a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can power-on the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt. To use the Wake-On-LAN function, you must enable Resume on LAN/Ring (Wake Up Events field) in the Power Management Setup of the BIOS. Your LAN card package should include a cable.
2 Hardware Installation 2.7.15 Wake-On-Ring Connector The Wake-On-Ring connector is used to connect to an internal modem card that has the same connector. It will allow the system that is in the Suspend mode or Soft Power Off mode to wake-up/ power-on to respond to calls coming through the internal modem card. To use this function, connect one end of the cable (that came with the card) to the cards wake-on-ring connector and the other end to location J21 on the system board.
Hardware Installation 2 2.7.16 DIMM/PCI Standby Power LED DIMM Standby Power LED This LED will turn red when the systems power is on or when it is in the Suspend state (Power On Suspend or Suspend to RAM). It will not light when the system is in the Soft-Off state. PCI Standby Power LED This LED will turn red when the system is in the power-on, Soft-Off or Suspend (Power On Suspend or Suspend to RAM) state.
2 Hardware Installation 2.7.17 Power Connector The pin assignment of the ATX power connector is shown below. Pin Function Pin Function 1 3.3V 11 3.3V 2 3.3V 12 -12V 3 Ground 13 Ground 4 +5V 14 PS-ON 5 Ground 15 Ground 6 +5V 16 Ground 7 Ground 17 Ground 8 PW-OK 18 -5V 9 5VSB 19 +5V 10 +12V 20 +5V Important: The system board requires a minimum of 3.3V/6A electric current.
Hardware Installation 2 2.7.18 Front Panel LEDs and Switches HD-LED: Primary/Secondary IDE LED This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed. G-LED: Green LED This LED will not light when the systems power is on or when the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state. It will blink every second when the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) state.
2 Hardware Installation PWR-LED: Power/Standby LED When the systems power is on, this LED will light. When the system is in the S1 (POS - Power On Suspend) state, it will blink every second. When the system is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state, it will blink every 4 seconds. Note: If a system did not boot-up and the Power/Standby LED did not light after it was powered-on, it may indicate that the CPU or memory module was not installed properly.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 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.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) Tue, May 23 2000 4 : 35 : 5 IDE IDE IDE IDE Press Press Press Press Primary Master Primary Slave Secondary Master Secondary Slave Enter Enter Enter Enter None None None None Drive A Drive B 1.44M, 3.5 in.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 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. If a hard disk has not been installed, select None. Capacity Displays the approximate capacity of the disk drive.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 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. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 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.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Also, disable this field if you are installing or running certain operating systems like Windows® 95/98/2000 or the operating system may not install nor work. CPU L1 Cache and CPU L2 Cache These fields speed up the memory access. The default value is enabled. Enable the External Cache for better performance. 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.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 the system will boot from drive A. You must have two floppy drives to use this function. Boot Up Floppy Seek When enabled, the BIOS will check whether the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that the BIOS cannot distinguish between 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M drive types as they are all 80 tracks. When disabled, the BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Typematic Delay (Msec) This field allows you to select the delay between when the key was first depressed and when the acceleration begins. Security Option This field determines when the system will prompt for the password - everytime the system boots or only when you enter the BIOS setup. Set the password in the Set Supervisor/User Password submenu. System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied unless the correct password is entered at the prompt.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 3.1.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility SDRAM Cycle Length This field is used to set the clock cycle for the CAS latency. Bank Interleave The options are Disabled, 2 Bank and 4 Bank. Memory Hole This field is used to select the memory area that must not be addressed to the ISA bus. P2C/C2P Concurrency When enabled, the PCI/AGP master to CPU cycle will be concurrent whenever the Host CPU is performing R/W access to the PCI or slave devices.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 Frame Buffer Size The options are 2M, 4M, 8M, 16M and 32M. AGP Aperture Size This field is relevant to the memory-mapped graphics data of the AGP card installed in your system. Leave this in its default setting, which is 64M. AGP-4X Mode This field is used to enable the AGP 4x interface which transfers video data at 1066MB/sec. bandwidth thus delivering faster and better graphics to your PC. Make sure your graphics card supports the AGP 4x mode.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility OnChip Sound By default, this field is set to Auto - the onboard sound controller enabled. If you are using an audio add-in card, set this field to Disabled. OnChip Modem By default, this field is set to Auto - the onboard modem controller enabled. If you are using a modem add-in card, set this field to Disabled. CPU to PCI Write Buffer Enabled Writes from the CPU to the PCI bus are buffered to offset the speed difference between the CPU and PCI bus.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 AGP Master 1 WS Write Set this field to Enabled to add one clock tick to AGP write operations. AGP Master 1 WS Read Set this field to Enabled to add one clock tick to AGP read operations.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO and IDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO PIO means Programmed Input/Output. Rather than have the BIOS issue a series of commands to effect a transfer to or from the disk drive, PIO allows the BIOS to tell the controller what it wants and then let the controller and the CPU perform the complete task by themselves. Your system supports five modes, 0 (default) to 4, which primarily differ in timing.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled The IDE HDD uses the block mode. The system BIOS will check the hard disk drive for the maximum block size the system can transfer. The block size will depend on the type of hard disk drive. Disabled The IDE HDD uses the standard mode. Onboard FDD Controller Enabled Enables the onboard floppy disk controller. Disabled Disables the onboard floppy disk controller.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 IR Function Duplex Half Full Data is completely transmitted before receiving data. Transmits and receives data simultaneously. TX,RX Inverting Enable The options are No, Yes; Yes, No; Yes, Yes; No, No. Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7, 3BC/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5 Selects the I/O address and IRQ for the onboard parallel port. Disabled Disables the onboard parallel port. Onboard Parallel Mode The options are Normal, EPP, ECP and ECP+EPP.
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 Min Saving Minimum power saving time for Doze and Suspend mode = 1 hr. Max Saving Maximum power saving time for Doze and Suspend mode = 1 min. User Define Allows you to set the power saving time in the Doze Mode and Suspend Mode fields. HDD Power Down After the set time of system inactivity, the hard disk drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active. Doze Mode This is selectable only when the Power Management field is set to User Define.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Video Off Option Always On Suspend -> Off The system BIOS will never turn off the screen. The screen is off when the system is in the Suspend mode. All Modes -> Off The screen is off when the system is in the Doze, Standby or Suspend mode. Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. V/H SYNC + Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 PWR Lost Resume State Keep Off When power returns after an AC power failure, the systems power is off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system. Turn On When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will automatically power-on. Last State When power returns after an AC power failure, the system will return to the state where you left off before power failure occurs.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Resume On LAN/Ring This field supports two functions. • When enabled, the system will power-on to respond to calls coming through an external or internal modem. Refer to WakeOn-Ring Connector in chapter 2 for more information. • When enabled, the LAN card in the system will allow the network to power-on a Soft Power Down (Soft-Off) PC. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you can wake up the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 IRQs Activity Monitoring Move the cursor to this field and press . The IRQ3 to IRQ15 fields will appear. When enabled, access to the specified IRQ will cause the system to wake up completely from the power management mode. When disabled, the system will not wake up from the power management mode despite access to the specified IRQ. 3.1.6 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility Resources Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. Auto(ESCD) The system will automatically detect the settings for you. Manual Choose the specific IRQ and DMA resources in the IRQ Resources and DMA Resources fields respectively. IRQ Resources Move the cursor to this field and press . The IRQ-3 to IRQ-15 fields will appear.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 Assign IRQ for VGA When Enabled, the system automatically assigns an IRQ for the VGA card installed. Your VGA card will need an IRQ only when using the video capture function of the card. If you are not using this function and a new device requires an IRQ, you can set this function to Disabled. The IRQ (previously occupied by the VGA card) will be available for your new device. Note: When Disabled, a Yellow mark will appear in Windows 95s Device Manager.
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.7 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software PC Health Status Current CPU Temp. Current System Temp. Current CPU Fan Speed Current Chassis Fan Speed Vcore 2.5V 3.3V 5V 12V 37C/98F 27C/80F 5698 RPM 0 RPM 2.06 V 1.53 V 3.31 V 5.05 V 12.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 3.1.8 Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2000 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Spread Spectrum CPU Host/PCI Clock Disabled Default ↑↓→← 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 If you selected an option other than Default and is unable to boot up the system, there are 2 methods of going back to its default setting. Method 1: Clear the CMOS data by setting jumper JP3 pins 2 and 3 to 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. Keep-on pressing the key until the power-on screen appears.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 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 .
3 Award BIOS Setup Utility 3.1.11 Set Supervisor Password If you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry, set a supervisors 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 supervisors 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.
Award BIOS Setup Utility 3 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.
4 Supported Softwares Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares 4.1 Desktop Management Interface (DMI) The system board 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.
Supported Softwares 4 4.1.
4 Supported Softwares 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.
Supported Softwares 4 4.2 VIA Hardware Monitor The system board comes with the VIA Hardware Monitor utility contained in the provided CD. It is capable of monitoring the systems hardware conditions such as the temperature of the CPU and system, voltage, and speed of the CPU and chassis fans. It also allows you to manually set a range to the items being monitored. If the values are over or under the set range, a warning message will pop-up.
4 Supported Softwares 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. Since the version of the bundled VxD driver may be older than the one provided in the CD, installing the bundled VxD driver may cause problems.
Supported Softwares 4 4.5 Drivers and Utilities Installation Notes 1. "Autorun" ONLY supports the Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 operating systems. If after inserting the CD, "Autorun" did not automatically start (which is, the Main Board Utility CD screen did not appear), please go directly to the root directory of the CD and double-click "Autorun". 2. Please go to DFI's web site at "http://www.dfi.com/suppor t/ download1.
A Using the Suspend to RAM Function Appendix A - Using the Suspend to RAM Function A.1 Using the Suspend to RAM Function 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).
Using the Suspend to RAM Function 7. A 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. Double-click the System icon. In the System Properties dialog box, click the Performance tab.
A Using the Suspend to RAM Function 9. 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.
Using the Suspend to RAM Function A 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.
B System Error Message 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.
System Error Message B setting 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.
C Troubleshooting 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.
Troubleshooting C The picture seems to be constantly moving. 1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitors ver tical 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 cards 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.
C Troubleshooting 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. 1.
Troubleshooting C Serial Port The serial device (modem, printer) doesnt output anything or is outputting garbled characters. 1. Make sure that the serial devices power is turned on and that the device is on-line. 2. Verify that the device is plugged into the correct serial port on the rear of the computer. 3. Verify that the attached serial device works by attaching it to a serial port that is working and configured correctly.
