User`s manual

Introduction
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 PIO Mode 3 and Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up to 16.6MB/
sec.)
 Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer
 Supports ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120 and ZIP
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 or 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. These
optional USB ports, which are mounted on a card-edge bracket, will be
provided as an option. USB allows data exchange between your computer and
a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
BIOS
 Award BIOS, Windows
®
95/98/2000 Plug and Play compatible
 Supports SCSI sequential boot-up
 Flash EPROM for easy BIOS upgrades
 Supports DMI 2.0 function
 2Mbit flash memory
Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
The system board comes with a DMI 2.0 built into the BIOS. The DMI utility in
the BIOS automatically records various information about your system
configuration and stores these information in the DMI pool, which is a part of
the system board's Plug and Play BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately
networked software, is designed to make inventory, maintenance and
troubleshooting of computer systems easier.
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/2.5V voltages and failure alarm
 Monitors CPU/chassis fan speed and failure alarm
 Automatic CPU and chassis fans on/off control
 Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan speed
If you want a warning message to pop-up or a warning alarm to sound when an
abnormal condition occurs, you must install the VIA Hardware Monitor utility.
This utility is included in the CD that came with the system board. Refer to the
VIA Hardware Monitor section in chapter 4 for more information.
1.1.3 Intelligence
Automatic CPU/Chassis Fan Off
The CPU and chassis fans will automatically turn off once the system enters the
Suspend mode.
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.