Manual C3VCM6 Eng

Preface
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not oc-
cur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
− Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
− Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
− Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
− Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manu-
facturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing conditions:
− This device may not cause harmful interference, and
− This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement

sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1 Describes features of the motherboard,

Introducing the Motherboard and provides a shipping checklist.
Go to ⇒ page 1
Chapter 2 Describes installation of motherboard

Installing the Motherboard components.
Go to ⇒ page 7
Chapter 3 Provides information on using the BIOS

Using BIOS Setup Utility.
Go to ⇒ page 20
Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard software.
Go to ⇒ page 43
Using the Motherboard Software
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction ...................................................................................................1
Features........................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case .........................................................................4
Motherboard Components............................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 7
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions .......................................................................................7
Quick Guide ..................................................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case ...........................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings ...........................................................................8
Setting Jumpers...................................................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings ..................................................................................9
Jumper Settings...................................................................................................9
Connecting Case Components ..................................................................10
Front Panel Connector ......................................................................................11
Installing Hardware.....................................................................................12
Installing Memory Modules .............................................................................12
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ...........................................................13
Installing Add-on Cards....................................................................................15
Connecting Optional Devices...........................................................................16
Connecting I/O Devices..............................................................................19
CHAPTER 3 20
Using BIOS 20
About the Setup Utility................................................................................20
The Standard Configuration .............................................................................20
Starting Setup....................................................................................................21
Updating the BIOS ...........................................................................................22
Using BIOS .................................................................................................23
Standard CMOS Setup......................................................................................23
Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................................25
Advanced Chipset Features Option..................................................................27
Integrated Peripherals .......................................................................................31
Power Management Setup................................................................................35
PNP/PCI Configurations ..................................................................................38
PC Health Status ...............................................................................................39
Frequency/Voltage Control...............................................................................40
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option .......................................................................41
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Load Optimized Defaults Option .....................................................................41
Set Supervisor/User Password..........................................................................41
Save & Exit Setup Option ................................................................................42
Exit Without Saving..........................................................................................42
CHAPTER 4 43
Using the Motherboard Software 43
About the Software CD-ROM.....................................................................43
Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP ........................................43
Running Setup ..................................................................................................44
Manual Installation......................................................................................46
Utility Software Reference..........................................................................46
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the C3VCM6 motherboard. C3VCM6 motherboard
carries a Mini Micro ATX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. This motherboard sup-
ports C3 processors with system bus speeds up to 133MHz.
This motherboard features the latest VIA CLE266CE: VT8623CE Northbridge
& VT8235CD Southbridge chipsets.
The VT8623CE provides superior performance between the CPU, DRAM, V-
Link bus and internal AGP 4X graphics controller bus with pipelined, burst and
concurrent operation. This motherboard supports one 2.5V 184-pin DDR
SDRAM DIMM up to 1GB. The VT8623CE Northbridge also integrates a VIA-
designed 128-bit graphics accelerator into the chip, which brings mainstream
graphics performance to the Value PC with leading-edge 2D, 3D and DVD
video acceleration into a cost effective package. The VT8623CE host system
controller supports a high speed 8-bit 66 MHz Quad Data Transfer intercon-
nect (V-Link) to the VT8235CD Southbridge.
The VT8235CD is a high integration, high performance, power-efficient that
supports Intel and non-Intel based processor. The Southbridge supports the
UltraDMA-133, 100, 66, and 33 standards to allow data transfer rates up to
133 MB/s. It also includes Universal Serial Bus controller that is USB v2.0/1.1
and Universal HCI v2.0/1.1 compliant, integrated Fast Ethernet Controller with
1/10/100 Mbit capability, integrated PCI support, and AC’97 digital audio con-
troller.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2
mouse and keyboard connectors, VGA port, COM1, LPT, and four USB ports,
one optional LAN port, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in (optional), and
line-out.
Features
Processor The motherboard supports the following features:
• Accommodates VIA C3 processor
• Supports 133MHz CPU front-side bus (FSB)
• Five outstanding transactions (four In-Order Queue (IOQ) plus
one output latch)
Chipset The VT8623CE Northbridge (NB) and VT8235CD Southbridge
(SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architec-
ture with proven reliability and performance. A few of the chipset’s
advanced features are:
Chipset Features
VT8623CE Supports 66MHz V-Link Host interface with
NB total bandwidth of 266 MB/s
Supports DDR266/200 DDR SDRAM and
PCI133/100 SDR SDRAM memory types
Integrated 2D/3D AGP Graphics Core
Optimized Shared Memory Architecture
(SMA).
Supports ACP 1.0B and PCI Bus Power
Management 1.1 compliant
VT8235CD USB v2.0/1.1 and USB v1.1 and Universal
SB Host Controller Interface (UHCI) v2.0/1.1
compliant
Supports Dual channel UltraD-
MA133/100/66/33 master mode EIDE
controller
Compliant with PCI 2.2 specification
Highly efficient V-Link arbitration with mini-
mum overhead.
Integrated Fast Ethernet Controller with
1/10/100 Mbit capability
Direct Sound Ready AC’97 Digital Audio
Controller
Memory The motherboard accommodates 2.5V DDR configurations. It can

support one unbuffered 184-pin slot with a maximum memory size
of 1Gb.
AC’97 Audio • Compliant with AC’97 2.3 specification
Codec • 18-bit stereo full-duplex CODEC with independent and vari-
able sampling rate
• 3.3V digital, 5V analog power supply
• Low Power consumption management
Expansion The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
Options • One 32-bit PCI slots
• Two IDE connectors which supports four enhanced IDE
drives
The C3VCM6 supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer
rates of 33/66/100/133 MB/sec.
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Integrated I/O The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
• One serial port
• One VGA port
• One parallel port
• One LAN port
• Four USB ports
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in (optional) and line-out
Onboard LAN The onboard LAN provides the following features:
(optional) • Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC, Physical chip and trans-
ceiver in one chip
• Supports 10Mb/s and 100Mb/s operation
• Supports ACPI, PCI power management
• Compliant to PC99/PC2001standard
• Supports Wake-On-LAN(WOL) function and remote
wake-up
BIOS This motherboard uses Award BIOS that enables users to
Firmware configure many system features including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters and memory timing
• CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different
processor clock speeds.
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Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard
complies with the specifications for the Mini Micro ATX system case. Some
features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the
motherboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your
case supports all the features required. The motherboard can support two
enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has sufficient power and space
for all the drives that you intend to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that
the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge
of the motherboard.
This motherboard has a Mini Micro ATX form factor of 170 x 170 mm. Choose
a case that accommodates this form factor.
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Motherboard Components
“*” stands for optional components.
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Table of Motherboard Components
Label Component
ATX1 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector
AUDIO1 Front panel audio header
AUXIN1* Auxiliary in header
CASFAN1* Case fan connector
COM2 Onboard serial port header
CPU VIA C3 processor
CPUFAN1 CPU cooling fan connector
DIMM1 One 184-pin DDR DIMM slot
FLLED Front LAN LED
th
IDE1 Primary IDE connector (the 20 pin exists, stands for VCC)
th
IDE2 Secondary IDE connector (the 20 pin exists, stands for VCC)
IR1* Infrared header
JP1 Clear CMOS jumper
JP3 BIOS protect jumper
PANEL1 Front panel switch/LED header
PCI1 32-bit add-on card slot
SPDIFO1 SPDIF out header
USB3 Front Panel USB header
“*” stands for optional components
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the moth-
erboard.
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard:
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid
damage from static electricity.
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the motherboard.
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in.
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards.
Quick Guide
This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system
with the motherboards.
The following table provides a reference for installing specific components:
Locating Motherboard Components Go to page 4
Installing the Motherboard in a Case Go to page 8
Setting Jumpers Go to page 8
Installing Case Components Go to page 9
Installing Memory Go to page 12
Installing an HDD and CD-ROM Drive Go to page 12
Installing Add-on Cards Go to page 15
Connecting Optional Devices Go to page 16
Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices Go to page 19
Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the mother-
board in a case:
This illustration shows an ex-
ample of a motherboard being
installed in a tower-type case:
Note: Do not overtighten
the screws as this
can stress the moth-
erboard.
Most system cases have
mounting brackets installed in
the case, which correspond to
the holes in the motherboard.
Place the motherboard over
the mounting brackets and
secure the motherboard onto
the mounting brackets with
screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and
expansion slots on your motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings

This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the moth-
erboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers
with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that
the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations below show a 2-pin jumper. This illustration shows a 3-pin
When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.
the jumper is SHORT. If you remove the
jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on just
one pin, the jumper is OPEN.
1 2
Short Open 3
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1
is labeled.
Jumper Settings
Jumper Type Description Setting (default)
JP1 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR JP1
1
Before clearing the
CMOS, make sure to
turn the system off.
JP3 3-pin BIOS Protect 1-2: DISABLE JP3
2-3: ENABLE 1
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Connecting Case Components
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connect-
ing the motherboard components. Refer to the following:
1. Connect the CPU cooling fan

cable to CPUFAN1.
2. Connect the case cooling fan
connector to CAFAN1 (optional).
3. Connect the case switches and
indicator to PANEL1.
4. Connect the Pentium 4 processor
auxiliary case power supply con-
nector to ATX1.
CPUFAN1/CASFAN1(optional): FAN Power Connectors
Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
ATX1: ATX 20-pin Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

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 PWRGD 18 -5V
9 +5VSB 19 +5V
10 +12V 20 +5V
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Front Panel Connector
The front panel connector (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and
LED connectors commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the
table below for information:
Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function

MSG LED [dual color
1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+) 2 FP PWR/SLP
or single color (+)]
Hard disk active LED MSG LED [dual color
3 HD_LED_N
(-)
4 FP PWR/SLP
or single color (-)]
5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch (-) 6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch (+)
7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch (+) 8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch (-)
9 RSVD Reserved 10 NC No pin
Hard Drive Activity LED

Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indica-
tion that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to
function properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE inter-
face. The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI (hard
drive activity LED) connector.
Power / Sleep / Message Waiting LED

Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single- or dual-color, front panel mounted LED
provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pins 5 and 7 to a momen-
tary-contact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board
resets and runs POST.
Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a
momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain
contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The
time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry. After receiving a power
on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recog-
nizes another on/off signal.
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Installing Hardware
Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered Double Data Rate
(DDR) DIMM memory modules. This motherboard can support DDR266/200
(PC2100/PC1600) DDR SDRAM. The maximum memory size is 1GB.
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only
by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always
wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1. This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR SDRAM only.
2. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3. Align the memory module with

the slot. The DIMM slots are
keyed with notches and the
DIMMs are keyed with cutouts
so that they can only be in-
stalled correctly.
4. Check that the cutouts on the

DIMM module edge connector
match the notches in the
DIMM slot.
5. Install the DIMM module into

the slot and press it firmly
down until it seats correctly.
The slot latches are levered
upwards and latch on to the
edges of the DIMM.
6. Install any remaining DIMM modules.
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Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM
This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a CD-ROM drive
and hard disk drive SATA hard drive.
About IDE Devices

Your motherboard has a primary and secondary IDE channel interface (IDE1 and
IDE2). Users please note that IDE1 and IDE2 both have the 20th pin that serves
as VCC signal. An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with
the motherboard.
If you want to install more than two IDE devices, get a second IDE cable and
you can add two more devices to the secondary IDE channel.
IDE devices have jumpers or switches that are used to set the IDE device as
MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. When installing two
IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the
other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains
how to do this.
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM

This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive
and a CD-ROM drive.
Your motherboard has a primary IDE channel interface (IDE1). An IDE ribbon ca-
ble supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.
If you want to install more than two IDE devices, get a second IDE cable and
you can add two more devices to the secondary IDE channel.
You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 (color) edge of the
cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.
IDE1: Primary IDE Connector
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1.
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IDE2: Secondary IDE
The second drive on this controller must be set to slave mode. The configura-
tion is the same as IDE1.
You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 (color) edge of the
cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.
IDE devices have jumpers or switches that are used to set the IDE device as
MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. When installing two
IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the
other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains
how to do this.
About UltraDMA
This motherboard supports UltraDMA 66/100/133. UDMA is a technology that
accelerates the performance of devices in the IDE channel. To maximize per-
formance, install IDE devices that support UDMA and use 80-pin IDE cables
that support UDMA 66/100/133.
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Installing Add-on Cards
The slots in this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and con-
nect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or
enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient
facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware
which performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
PCI Slots This motherboard is equipped with 1 standard PCI slot. PCI stands
for peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for
expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the
older ISA bus standard. This PCI slot is designated as 32-bit.
Note: Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card
carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually con-
figure the card before installation.
Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

1. Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you
are going to use.
2. Install the edge connector of the
add-on card into the expansion
slot. Ensure that the edge con-
nector is correctly seated in the
slot.
3. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
Note: For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters,
you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on
card.
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Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s op-
tional devices:
AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header

This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and
line-out ports for easier access.
1 AUD_MIC Front Panel Microphone input signal
2 AUD_GND Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits
3 AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone Power
4 AUD_VCC Filtered +5 V used by Analog Audio Circuits
5 AUD_FPOUT_R Right Channel Audio signal to Front Panel
6 AUD_RET_R Right Channel Audio signal to Return from
Front Panel
7 HP_ON Reserved for future use to control Head-
phone Amplifier
8 KEY No Pin
9 AUD_FPOUT_L Left Channel Audio signal to Front Panel
10 AUD_RET_L Left Channel Audio signal Return from
Front Panel
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USB3: Front panel USB header
The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.
Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If
you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB header USB3 to connect the
front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
1 VREG_FP_USBPWR0 Front Panel USB Power
2 VREG_FP_USBPWR0 Front Panel USB Power
3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7 GND Ground
8 GND Ground
9 KEY No pin
10 USB_FP_OC0 Overcurrent signal
Note: Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi-
cated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system
hang-up.
SPDIFO1: SPDIF out header

This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Inter-
face) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial
connector.
1 SPDIF SPDIF digital output
2 +5VA 5V analog power
3 KEY No pin
4 GND Ground
AUXIN1: Auxiliary In header (optional)

This connector is an additional line-in audio connector. It allows you to attach
a line-in cable when your rear line-in jack is set as line out port for 4-channel
function.
1 AUX_L AUX In left channel
2 GND Ground
3 GND Ground
4 AUX_R AUX In right channel
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COM2: Onboard serial port header
Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial
port to your system.
1 DCDB Data Carrier Detect
2 SINB Serial Input
3 SOUTB UART B Serial Output
4 DTRB UART B Data Terminal Ready
5 GND Ground
6 DSRB Data Set Ready
7 RTSB UART B Request to Send
8 CTSB Clear to Send
9 RI Ring Indicator
10 KEY No pin
IR1: Serial infrared port (optional)

The motherboard supports an Infrared (IR) data port. Infrared ports allow the
wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly
equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants
(PDAs), and other computers.
1 Not assigned Not assigned
2 KEY No pin
3 +5V IR Power
4 GND Ground
5 IRTX IrDA serial output
6 IRRX IrDA serial input
FLLED: Front LAN LED

1 Power Front LAN LED power
2 Key No pin
3 ACT LAN ACT Signal
4 LINK LAN LINK Signal
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Connecting I/O Devices
The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports:
PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing de-
vice.
PS/2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
USB Ports Use the four USB ports to connect USB devices.
LPT1 Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communica-

tions devices.
COM1 Use the COM ports to connect serial devices such as mice
or fax/modems. COM1 is identified by the system as
COM1/3.
VGA Connect your monitor to the VGA port.
LAN Port (optional) Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your
computer to the Network.
Audio Ports Use the two audio ports to connect audio devices. The
upper jack is for a stereo line-in signal. The lower jack is
for a microphone.
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Chapter 3
Using BIOS
About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest AMI BIOS with support for Windows Plug and
Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instruc-
tions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system's
configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this
information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on,
the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS.
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:
• Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals
• Video display type and display options
• Password protection from unauthorized use
• Power management features
The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Be-
fore using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility
options.
This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.
The Standard Configuration

A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However,
we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any
changes in the future.
This Setup Utility should be used:
• when changing the system configuration
• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to
make changes to the Setup Utility
• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
• when making changes to the Power Management configuration
• when changing the password or making other changes to the Secu-
rity Setup
Starting Setup
The BIOS is immediately activated when you first turn on the computer. The
BIOS reads system configuration in CMOS RAM and begins the process of
checking out the system and configuring it through the power-on self test
(POST).
When these preliminaries are finished, the BIOS seeks an operating system
on one of the data storage devices (hard drive, floppy drive, etc.). The BIOS
launches the operating system and hands control of system operations to it.
During POST, you can start the Setup program in one on two ways:
1. By pressing Del immediately after switching the system on, or
2. By pressing Del or pressing Ctrl+Alt+Esc when the following message
appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during POST:
TO ENTER SETUP BEFORE BOOT PRESS DEL KEY
If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart
the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the RESET button on the
system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del. If you do
not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not boot, an error message
appears and you are again asked to:
PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, DEL TO ENTER SETUP
Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control

Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Advanced Chipset Features Load Optimized Defaults
Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password
Power Management Setup Set User Password
PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup
PC Health Status Exit Without Saving
Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type . . .
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BIOS Navigation Keys
The BIOS navigation keys are listed below:
Key Function
Esc Exits the current menu
←↑↓→ Scrolls through the items on a menu
+/–/PU/PD Modifies the selected field's values
F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup
F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions
F5 Loads previously saved values to CMOS
F6 Loads a minimum configuration for troubleshooting.
F7 Loads an optimum set of values for peak performance
Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the
manufacturer's Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals,
improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as
follows:
1. If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the set-
ting to allow BIOS flashing.
2. If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad-
vanced BIOS features, disable it. (Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS
from being overwritten.)
3. Create a bootable system disk. (Refer to Windows online help for in-
formation on creating a bootable system disk.)
4. Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer's
Web site. Copy these files to the system diskette you created in Step
3.
5. Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer's
diskette drive. (You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the
boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force
your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first.)
6. At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and press
<Enter>.
7. Type the filename of the new BIOS in the “File Name to Program”
text box. Follow the onscreen directions to update the motherboard
BIOS.
8. When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from
the diskette drive and restart your computer. If your motherboard has
a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed
BIOS from being overwritten.
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Using BIOS
When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of
the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight
indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to
move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute
the option by pressing <Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you
wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt
you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle ) lead to submenus that enable you
to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll
through the items in the submenu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items
are denoted by a triangle .
Standard CMOS Setup

In the Standard CMOS menu you can set the system clock and calendar, re-
cord disk drive parameters and the video subsystem type, and select the type
of errors that stop the BIOS POST.
Standard CMOS Features
Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Dec 10 2003 Item Help

Time (hh:mm:ss) 16 : 9 : 36
IDE Primary Master Menu Level
IDE Primary Slave Change the day, month,
IDE Secondary Master year and century.
IDE Secondary Slave
Video [EGA/VGA]
Halt On [All Errors]
Base Memory 640K
Extended Memory 65535K
Total Memory 1024K
↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
Date and Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If
you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated when-
ever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.
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IDE Devices (None)
Your computer has two IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) and each
channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). Use
these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.
Press <Enter> to display the IDE submenu:
IDE Primary Master
IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Item Help

IDE Primary Master [Auto] Menu Level
Access Mode [Auto]
To auto-detect the
Capacity 0 MB HDD’s size, head . . . on
Cylinder 0 this channel
Head 0
Precomp 0
Landing Zone 0
Sector 0
IDE HDD Auto-Detection

Press <Enter> while this item is highlighted to prompt the Setup Utility to
automatically detect and configure an IDE device on the IDE channel.
Note: If you are setting up a new hard disk drive that supports LBA mode, more
than one line will appear in the parameter box. Choose the line that lists
LBA for an LBA drive.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave (Auto)

Leave this item at Auto to enable the system to automatically detect and configure
IDE devices on the channel. If it fails to find a device, change the value to Manual
and then manually configure the drive by entering the characteristics of the drive in
the items described below.
Refer to your drive's documentation or look on the drive casing if you need to ob-
tain this information. If no device is installed, change the value to None.
Note: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, ensure that you have the
configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of your hard
drive. Incorrect settings can result in your system not recognizing the in-
stalled hard disk.
Access Mode
This item defines ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as
LBA (Large Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will
automatically decide the fastest way to access the hard disk drive.
Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Features page.
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Video (EGA/VGA)
This item defines the video mode of the system.
Halt On (All Errors)
This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test) rou-
tine. You can use this item to select which types of errors in the POST are
sufficient to halt the system.
Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total Memory
These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time. These
are display-only fields. You cannot make changes to these fields.
Advanced BIOS Features

This option defines advanced information about your system.
ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg (Enabled)

Enables or disables the ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. This message will appear
during reboot when you use 40-pin cable on your 66/100 hard disks.
CPU Internal Cache (Enabled)
All processors that can be installed in this motherboard use internal level 1 (L1)
cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value
for better performance.
Quick Power On Self Test (Enabled)
Enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your sys-
tem start up faster. You might like to enable this item after you are confident
that your system hardware is operating smoothly.
First/Second/Third Boot Device (USB-FDD/HDD-0/CD-ROM)
Use these three items to select the priority and order of the devices that your
system searches for an operating system at start-up time.
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Boot Other Device (Enabled)
When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operat-
ing system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second,
and Third boot devices.
Boot Up NumLock Status (On)
This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is
started.
Gate A20 Option (Fast)
This item defines how the system handles legacy software that was written for
an earlier generation of processors. Leave this item at the default value.
Typematic Rate Setting (Disabled)
If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to set the typematic
rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard.
• Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec): Use this item to define how
many characters per second are generated by a held-down
key.
• Typematic Delay (Msec): Use this item to define how many
milliseconds must elapse before a held-down key begins gen-
erating repeat characters.
Security Option (Setup)
If you have installed password protection, there are two ways to set up the
password. If you choose Setup, there are two passwords you need to type
before you enter BIOS CMOS. If you choose System, you need to enter
password when start your computer, then you can enter OS.
APIC Mode (Enable)
This option enables or disables APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller) functionality. The APIC is an Intel chip that provides symmetric
multiprocessing (SMP) for its Pentium systems.
Video BIOS Shadow (Enabled)
This item determines whether the BIOS will be copied to RAM for faster exe-
cution.
Small Logo (EPA) Show (Disabled)
Enables or disables the display of the EPA logo during boot.
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Advanced Chipset Features Option
These items define critical timing parameters of the motherboard. You should
leave the items on this page at their default values unless you are very famil-
iar with the technical specifications of your system hardware. If you change
the values incorrectly, you may introduce fatal errors or recurring instability
into your system.
Advanced Chipset Features
DRAM Clock/Drive Control [Press Enter]
AGP & P2P Bridge Control [Press Enter] Item Help
CPU & PCI Bus Control [Press Enter]
Menu Level
System BIOS Cacheable [Disabled]
Video RAM Cacheable [Disabled]
VGA Share Memory Size [32M]
DRAM Clock/Drive Control

Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen:
Current FSB Frequency

This item displays the frontside bus (FSB) frequency. This is a display-only
item. You cannot make changes to this field.
Current DRAM Frequency
This item displays the memory (DRAM) frequency. This is a display-only item.
You cannot make changes to this field.
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DRAM Clock (By SPD)
This item enables you to manually set the DRAM Clock. We recommend that
you leave this item at the default value.
DRAM Timing (By SPD)
Set this to the default value to enable the system to automatically set the
SDRAM timing by SPD (Serial Presence Detect). SPD is an EEPROM chip on
the DIMM module that stores information about the memory chips it contains,
including size, speed, voltage, row and column addresses, and manufacturer.
If you disable this item, you can use the following three items to manually set
the timing parameters for the system memory.
• DRAM CAS Latency (2.5): Enables you to select the CAS latency
time in HCLKs of 2/2 or 3/3. The value is set at the factory depend-
ing on the DRAM installed. Do not change the values in this field
unless you change specifications of the installed DRAM or the in-
stalled CPU.
• Bank Interleave (Disabled): Enable this item to increase memory
speed. When enabled, separate memory banks are set for odd and
even addresses and the next byte of memory can be accessed
while the current byte is being refreshed.
• Precharge to Active (3T):This item is used to designate the mini-
mum Row Precharge time of the SDRAM devices on the module.
DRAM must continually be refreshed or it will lose its data. Normally,
DRAM is refreshed entirely as the result of a single request. This op-
tion allows you to determine the number of CPU clocks allocated for
the Row Address Strobe (RAS) to accumulate its charge before the
DRAM is refreshed. If insufficient time is allowed, refresh may be in-
complete and data lost.
• Active to Precharge (6T):This item specifies the number of clock
cycles needed after a bank active command before a precharge can
occur.
• Active to CMD (3T):This item specifies the minimum required de-
lay between activation of different rows.
DRAM Command Rate (2T Command)
This item enables you to specify the waiting time for the CPU to issue the next
command after issuing the command to the DDR memory. We recommend
that you leave this item at the default value.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Chipset Features page.
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AGP & P2P Bridge Control
AGP & P2P Bridge Control
AGP Aperture Size [128M]
AGP Driving Control [Auto] Item Help
X AGP Driving Value DA
Menu Level
AGP Fast Write [Disabled]
AGP Master 1 WS Write [Disabled]
AGP Master 1 WS Read [Disabled]
↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General

Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
AGP Aperture Size (128 MB)
This item defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter.
The AGP aperture refers to a section of the PCI memory address range used
for graphics memory. We recommend that you leave this item at the default
value.
AGP Driving Control (Auto)
This item is used to signal driving current on AGP cards to auto or manual.
Some AGP cards need stronger than normal driving current in order to oper-
ate. We recommend that you set this item to the default.
• AGP Driving Value: When AGP Driving Control is set to
Manual, use this item to set the AGP current driving value.
AGP Fast Write (Disabled)
This item lets you enable or disable the caching of display data for the video
memory of the processor. Enabling this item can greatly improve the display
speed. Disable this item if your graphics display card does not support this
feature.
AGP Master 1 WS Write (Disabled)
This implements a single delay when writing to the AGP Bus. By default, two-
wait states are used by the system, providing greater stability.
AGP Master 1 WS Read (Disabled)
This implements a single delay when reading to the AGP Bus. By default, two-
wait states are used by the system, allowing for greater stability.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Chipset Features page.
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CPU & PCI Bus Control
CPU to PCI Write Buffer (Enabled)

When enabled, writes from the CPU to PCI bus is buffered, to compensate for
the speed differences between the CPU and PCI bus. When disabled, the
writes are not buffered and the CPU must wait until the write is complete be-
fore starting another write cycle.
PCI Master 0 WS Write (Enabled)
When enabled, writes to the PCI bus are executed with zero wait states.
PCI Delay Transaction (Disabled)
The mainboard’s chipset has an embedded 32-bit post write buffer to support
delay transactions cycles. Select Enabled to support compliance with PCI
specification version 2.1.
Press <Esc> to return to the Advanced Chipset Features screen.
System BIOS/Video RAM Cacheable (Disabled)
These items allow the video and system to be cached in memory for faster
execution. Leave these items at the default value for better performance.
VGA Share Memory Size (32 MB)
This item shows the VGA memory size borrowed from main memory capacity.
In this case, 32MB is borrowed, which in the meanwhile the same the main
memory loses.
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Integrated Peripherals
These options display items that define the operation of peripheral compo-
nents on the system's input/output ports.
VIA OnChip IDE Device

VIA OnChip IDE Device
OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled]
OnChip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] Item Help
IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]
Menu Level
Primary Master PIO [Auto]
Primary Slave PIO [Auto]
Secondary Master PIO [Auto]
Secondary Slave PIO [Auto]
Primary Master UDMA [Auto]
Primary Slave UDMA [Auto]
Secondary Master UDMA [Auto]
Secondary Slave UDMA [Auto]
IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled]
On-Chip IDE Channel 0/1 (Enabled)

Use these items to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are integrated
on the motherboard.
IDE Prefetch Mode (Enabled)
The onboard IDE drive interfaces supports IDE prefetching, for faster drive
access. If you install a primary and secondary add-in IDE interface, set this
field to Disabled if the interface does not support prefetching.
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IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO (Auto)
Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. These four
items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) is used by
IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is
best, or select a PIO mode from 0-4.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA (Auto)
Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This mother-
board supports UltraDMA technology, which provides faster access to IDE
devices.
If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on
this list to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this
mainboard in order to use an UltraDMA device.
IDE HDD Block Mode (Enabled)
Enable this field if your IDE hard drive supports block mode. Block mode en-
ables BIOS to automatically detect the optimal number of block read and
writes per sector that the drive can support and improves the speed of access
to IDE devices.
Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals screen.
VIA OnChip PCI Device
VIA OnChip PCI Device
AC97 Audio [Auto] Item Help

OnChip USB Controller [All Enabled]
Menu Level
USB 2.0 Support [Enabled]
USB Legacy Support [Disabled]
USB Mouse Support [Disabled]
AC97 Audio (Auto)

Enables and disables the onboard audio chip. Disable this item if you are go-
ing to install a PCI audio add-in card.
OnChip USB Controller (All Enabled)
Enable this item if you plan to use the Universal Serial Bus ports on this board.
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USB 2.0 Support (Enabled)
Enable this item if your system supports USB 2.0.
USB Legacy Support (Disabled)
This item allows the BIOS to interact with a USB keyboard or mouse to work
with MS-DOS based utilities and non-Windows modes.
USB Mouse Support (Disabled)
Enables this item if you plan to use a mouse connected through the USB port in a
legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play.
SuperIO Device
Onboard SuperIO Device
Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3] Item Help
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Menu Level
Parallel Port Mode [ECP]
ECP Mode Use DMA [3]
Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8/IRQ4)

This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for
onboard serial port 1 (COM1).
Onboard Serial Port 2 (2F8/IRQ3)
onboard serial port 2 (COM2).
Onboard Parallel Port (378/IRQ7)
the onboard parallel port.
Parallel Port Mode (ECP)
Enables you to set the data transfer protocol for your parallel port. There are
four options: SPP (Standard Parallel Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port),
ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) and ECP+EPP.
SPP allows data output only. Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced
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Parallel Port (EPP) are bi-directional modes, allowing both data input and output.
ECP and EPP modes are only supported with EPP- and ECP-aware peripherals.
ECP Mode Use DMA (3)
When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP mode, the parallel port can use
DMA 3 or DMA 1.
Init Display First (PCI Slot)
Use this item to specify whether your graphics adapter is installed in one of
the PCI slots or is integrated on the motherboard.
Onboard Lan Device (Enabled)
Enables and disables the onboard LAN.
Onboard Lan Boot ROM (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM function.
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Power Management Setup
This option lets you control system power management. The system has vari-
ous power-saving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning off
the video, suspending to RAM, and software power down that allows the sys-
tem to be automatically resumed by certain events.
Power Management Timeouts

The power-saving modes can be controlled by timeouts. If the system is inac-
tive for a time, the timeouts begin counting. If the inactivity continues so that
the timeout period elapses, the system enters a power-saving mode. If any
item in the list of Reload Global Timer Events is Enabled, then any activity on
that item will reset the timeout counters to zero.
Wake Up Calls
If the system is suspended, or has been powered down by software, it can be
resumed by a wake up call that is generated by incoming traffic to a modem, a
LAN card, a PCI card, or a fixed alarm on the system realtime clock.
Power Management Setup
HDD Power Down [Disable]
Suspend Mode [Disable] Item Help
Video Off Option [Susp, Stby --> Off]
Menu Level
Video Off Method [DPMS Supported]
MODEM Use IRQ [3]
Soft-Off by PWEBTN [Instant-Off]
Power On After Power Fail [Off]
IRQ/Event Activity Detect [Press Enter]
↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General

Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
HDD Power Down (Disable)

The IDE hard drive will spin down if it is not accessed within a specified length
of time. Options are from 1 Min to 15 Min and Disable.
Suspend Mode (Disabled)
After the selected period of system inactivity, all devices except the CPU shut
off.
Video Off Option (Suspend --> Off)
This option defines if the video is powered down when the system is put into
suspend mode.
Video Off Method (DPMS Supported)
This item defines how the video is powered down to save power. This item is
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set to DPMS (Display Power Management Software) by default.
MODEM Use IRQ (3)
If you want an incoming call on a modem to automatically resume the system
from a power-saving mode, use this item to specify the interrupt request line
(IRQ) that is used by the modem. You might have to connect the fax/modem
to the motherboard Wake On Modem connector for this feature to work.
Soft-Off by PWRBTN (Instant-Off)
Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you
can create a software power down. In a software power down, the system can
be resumed by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power
down that is controlled by the power button on your system. If the item is set
to Instant-Off, then the power button causes a software power down. If the
item is set to Delay 4 Sec. then you have to hold the power button down for
four seconds to cause a software power down.
Power On After Power Fail (Off)
This item enables your computer to automatically restart to its last operating
status after power returns from a power failure.
IRQ/Event Activity Detect
IRQ/Event Activity Detect
VGA [OFF]
LPT & COM [LPT/COM] Item Help
HDD [ON]
Menu Level
PCI Master [OFF]
Resume By PCI PME [Enabled]
Ring and LAN Resume [Disabled]
RTC Alarm Resume [Disabled]
x Date (of Month) 0
x Resume Time (hh:mm:ss) 0 : 0 : 0
IRQs Activity Monitoring [Press Enter]
VGA (Off)
When set to On, the system power will resume the system from a power sav-
ing mode if there is any VGA activity.
LPT & COM (LPT/COM )
When this item is enabled, the system will restart the power-saving timeout
counters when any activity is detected on the serial ports, or the parallel port.
HDD (ON)
When this item is enabled, the system will restart the power-saving timeout
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counters when any activity is detected on the hard disk drive.
PCI Master (OFF)
When set to Off, any PCI device set as the Master will not power on the sys-
tem.
Resume by PCI PME (Enabled)
This item specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving
modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or
component is detected.
Ring and LAN Resume (Disabled)
Use this item to enable modem activity to wakeup the system from a power
saving mode.
RTC Alarm Resume (Disabled)
When set to Enabled, additional fields become available and you can set the
date (day of the month), hour, minute and second to turn on your system.
When set to 0 (zero) for the day of the month, the alarm will power on your
system every day at the specified time.
IRQs Activity Monitoring
This screen enables you to set IRQs that will resume the system from a power
saving mode.
Set any IRQ to Enabled to allow activity at the IRQ to wake up the system
from a power saving mode.
Press <Esc> to return to the Power Management Setup screen.
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PNP/PCI Configurations
These options configure how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards oper-
ate in your system. Both the ISA and PCI buses on the motherboard use system
IRQs (Interrupt ReQuests) and DMAs (Direct Memory Access). You must set up
the IRQ and DMA assignments correctly through the PnP/PCI Configurations
Setup utility for the motherboard to work properly. Selecting PnP/PCI Configura-
tions on the main program screen displays this menu:
Reset Configuration Data (Disabled)

Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended Sys-
tem Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a
new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious con-
flict that the operating system cannot boot.
Resources Controlled By (Auto(ESCD))
You should leave this item at the default Auto (ESCD). Under this setting, the
system dynamically allocates resources to Plug and Play devices, as they are
required.
If you cannot get a legacy ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) expansion card
to work properly, you might be able to solve the problem by changing this item
to Manual, and then opening up the IRQ Resources and Memory Resources
submenus.
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop (Disabled)
This item is designed to overcome problems that can be caused by some non-
standard VGA cards. This board includes a built-in VGA system that does not
require palette snooping so you must leave this item disabled.
Assign IRQ for USB (Enabled)
Names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the USB (if any) on your
system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system.
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PC Health Status
On motherboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor
the parameters for critical voltages, critical temperatures, and fan speeds.
PC Health Status
Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]
CPU Vcore Item Help
2.50 V
Menu Level
Voltage Battery
Current CPU Temp
CPU FAN Speed
Shutdown Temperature (Disabled)

Enables you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before
powering down.
System Component Characteristics
These fields provide you with information about the systems current operating
status. You cannot make changes to these fields.
• CPU Vcore
• Voltage Battery
• Current CPU Temp
• CPU FAN Speed
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Frequency/Voltage Control
This item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system.
The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you
have installed in your system.
VIA C3 Clock Ration(Default)

This item enables you to adjust the CPU clock ratio. The clock ratio is set as
default.
Auto Detect PCI/DIMM Clk (Enabled)
When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM and
PCI slots.
Spread Spectrum (Enabled)
If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-
Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.
CPU Host/AGP/PCI Clock (Default)
Use the CPU Host Clock to set the frontside bus frequency for the installed
processor (usually 133 MHz, 100 MHz or 66 MHz).
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option
This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all ap-
propriate items in the Setup Utility:
Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <En-
ter> to not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no great demands
on the system and are generally stable. If your system is not functioning cor-
rectly, try installing the fail-safe defaults as a first step in getting your system
working properly again. If you only want to install fail-safe defaults for a spe-
cific option, select and display that option, and then press <F6>.
Load Optimized Defaults Option

This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all
appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install
the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The opti-
mized defaults place demands on the system that may be greater than the
performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory. You
can cause fatal errors or instability if you install the optimized defaults when
your hardware does not support them. If you only want to install setup defaults
for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press <F7>.
Set Supervisor/User Password

When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of
the screen to assist you in creating a password.
ENTER PASSWORD
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory.
You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and
press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter
password. A message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the
password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter BIOS Setup
freely.
PASSWORD DISABLED
If you have selected “System” in “Security Option” of “BIOS Features Setup”
menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system reboots
or any time you try to enter BIOS Setup.
If you have selected “Setup” at “Security Option” from “BIOS Features Setup”
menu, you will be prompted for the password only when you enter BIOS
Setup.
Supervisor Password has higher priority than User Password. You can use
Supervisor Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup to
modify all settings. Also you can use User Password when booting the system
or entering BIOS Setup but can not modify any setting if Supervisor Password
is enabled.
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Save & Exit Setup Option
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have
made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit
dialog box appears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> to return to the
main menu:
Exit Without Saving

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have
made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Sav-
ing dialog box appears, press <Y> to discard changes and exit, or press <N>
to return to the main menu.
Note: If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the "Exit
Without Saving" item and press <Y> to discard any changes you have
made.
This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the
software supplied with the motherboard.
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Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
About the Software CD-ROM

The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package
contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bun-
dled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software
program, and the location for your motherboard version. More information on
some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory
as the software.
Note: Never try to install software from a folder that is not specified for use with
your motherboard.
Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named RE-
ADME.TXT, INSTALL.TXT, or something similar. These files may contain
important information that is not included in this manual.
Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

The Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and soft-
ware for your motherboard.
Note: If the Auto-install CD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still in-
stall drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows
Explorer). Refer to Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter.
The support software CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows

98/ME/2000/XP. When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive, the
autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has
three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.
Note: If the opening screen doesn't appear, double-click the file "setup.exe" in
the root directory.
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Setup Tab
Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program.
Select from the menu which software you want to install.
Browse The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that
CD allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of
the support CD.
Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a
file named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar.
This file may contain important information to help you install the
software correctly.
Some software is installed in separate folders for different oper-
ating systems, such as DOS, WIN NT, or WIN98/95. Always go
to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using.
To install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE or
INSTALL.EXE by double-clicking the file and then following the
instructions on the screen.
Exit The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window.
Application Tab
Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD.
Read Me Tab
Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD.
Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the mother-
board:
1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:
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Note: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will
be different according to the motherboard you are installing.
The motherboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.
2. Click Next. The following screen appears:
3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options
are recommended.
4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen ap-
pears:
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.

Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the on-
screen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a
few times to complete the installation.
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Manual Installation
Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root
directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for
your motherboard.
Look for the chipset and motherboard model; then browse to the directory and
path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program
(SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before installa-
tion. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system
subfolder.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the
operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or
README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your
operating system.
Utility Software Reference

All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are
provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is
furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with
the terms of the license.
Note: These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.
Please refer to the support CD for available software.
AMI/AWARD Flash Memory Utility

This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on
the motherboard, and lets you copy an updated version of the BIOS to the
chip. Proceed with caution when using this program. If you erase the current
BIOS and fail to write a new BIOS, or write a new BIOS that is incorrect, your
system will malfunction. Refer to Chapter 3, Using BIOS for more information.
WinFlash Utility
The Award WinFlash utility is a Windows version of the DOS Award BIOS
flash writer utility. The utility enables you to flash the system BIOS stored on a
Flash Memory chip on the motherboard while in a Windows environment. This
utility is currently available for WINXP\ME\2000\98SE. To install the WinFlash
utility, run WINFLASH.EXE from the following directory:
\UTILITY\WINFLASH 1.51
This concludes Chapter 4.
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Preface

MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

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About the Manual

Chapter 1 Describes features of the motherboard,

Chapter 2 Describes installation of motherboard

Chapter 3 Provides information on using the BIOS

Chapter 4 Describes the motherboard software.

Memory The motherboard accommodates 2.5V DDR configurations. It can

“*” stands for optional components.

Checking Jumper Settings

1. Connect the CPU cooling fan

CPUFAN1/CASFAN1(optional): FAN Power Connectors

Pin Signal Name Function

ATX1: ATX 20-pin Power Connector

Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function

Hard Drive Activity LED

Power / Sleep / Message Waiting LED

2. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.

3. Align the memory module with

4. Check that the cutouts on the

5. Install the DIMM module into

About IDE Devices

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM

Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:

AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header

SPDIFO1: SPDIF out header

AUXIN1: Auxiliary In header (optional)

IR1: Serial infrared port (optional)

FLLED: Front LAN LED

LPT1 Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communica-

VGA Connect your monitor to the VGA port.

About the Setup Utility

The Standard Configuration

PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, DEL TO ENTER SETUP

Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility

Standard CMOS Features Frequency/Voltage Control

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type . . .

Updating the BIOS

Standard CMOS Setup

Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Dec 10 2003 Item Help

Date and Time

IDE HDD Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Item Help

IDE HDD Auto-Detection

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave (Auto)

Advanced BIOS Features

ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg (Enabled)

DRAM Clock/Drive Control

Current FSB Frequency

↑ ↓ → ← : Move Enter : Select +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General

CPU to PCI Write Buffer (Enabled)

VIA OnChip IDE Device

On-Chip IDE Channel 0/1 (Enabled)