®
A7V133
A7V133-C
JumperFree™ PC133/VC133
200/266MHz FSB AGP Pro/4X
Socket A Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
A7V133: INCLUDES Promise IDE ATA-100/RAID 0/1 chip
A7V133-C: DOES NOT INCLUDE Promise IDE ATA-100/RAID 0/1 chip
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
7
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized ................................................... 7
1.2 Item Checklist .............................................................................. 7
2. FEATURES
8
2.1 The ASUS A7V133 ...................................................................... 8
2.1.1 Specifications ..................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Special Features................................................................ 10
2.1.3 Performance Features ....................................................... 10
2.1.4 Intelligence ....................................................................... 11
2.2 Motherboard Components.......................................................... 12
2.2.1 Component Locations....................................................... 13
3. HARDWARE SETUP
14
3.1 Motherboard Layout .................................................................. 14
3.2 Layout Contents ......................................................................... 15
3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure......................................................... 17
3.4 Motherboard Settings ................................................................. 17
3.5 System Memory (DIMM) .......................................................... 25
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes....................................................... 25
3.5.2 Memory Installation ......................................................... 26
3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................. 27
3.7 Expansion Cards ........................................................................ 28
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure ............................ 28
3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .............................. 29
3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) ....................... 30
3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot ..................................... 31
3.8 External Connectors ................................................................... 33
3.9 Starting Up the First Time.......................................................... 45
4. BIOS SETUP
47
4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS .......................................... 47
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System.......................... 47
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures .............................................. 48
4.2 BIOS Setup Program.................................................................. 50
4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar ................................................................ 51
4.2.2 Legend Bar ....................................................................... 52
4.3 Main Menu ................................................................................. 54
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4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave...................................55
4.3.2 Keyboard Features............................................................. 58
4.4 Advanced Menu ......................................................................... 60
4.4.1 Chip Configuration .......................................................... 63
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration................................................. 66
4.4.3 PCI Configuration..............................................................69
4.4.4 Shadow Configuration.......................................................73
4.5 Power Menu ............................................................................... 74
4.5.1 Power Up Control............................................................. 76
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ............................................................ 78
4.6 Boot Menu ................................................................................. 79
4.7 Exit Menu................................................................................... 81
5. SOFTWARE SETUP
83
5.1 Install Operating System ............................................................ 83
5.2 Start Windows ............................................................................ 83
5.3 A7V133 Series Motherboard Support CD ................................. 84
®
5.4 Using the Promise Chip for RAID 0 and 1 .............................. 86
5.4.1 Installing the Hard Disks.................................................. 87
5.4.2 Enter FastTrak100 BIOS and FastBuild Utility ............... 87
5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 Array ................................................. 88
5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 Array ................................................. 89
5.4.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands ................................. 91
5.4.6 Alternative Setups and Other Details ............................... 92
5.5 Manual Installation of IDE/RAID Drivers................................. 93
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE
94
6.1 ASUS PC Probe ......................................................................... 94
6.2 CyberLink PowerPlayer SE ....................................................... 99
6.3 CyberLink PowerDVD ............................................................ 100
6.4 CyberLink VideoLive Mail ...................................................... 101
7. APPENDIX
103
7.1 PCI-L101 Fast Ethernet Card................................................... 103
7.2 Modem Riser ............................................................................ 105
7.3 Glossary ................................................................................... 107
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FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
•
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur 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 interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures:
•
•
•
Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to 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.
WARNING! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly ap-
proved by the manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance
and could result in violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the
Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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ASUS A7V133 User’s Manual
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 How This Manual Is Organized
This manual is divided into the following sections:
1. INTRODUCTION
2. FEATURES
3. HARDWARE SETUP
4. BIOS SETUP
Manual information and checklist
Production information and specifications
Intructions on setting up the motherboard.
Intructions on setting up the BIOS
5. SOFTWARE SETUP
6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE
7. APPENDIX
Intructions on setting up the included software
Reference material for the included software
Optional items and general reference
1.2 Item Checklist
Check that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items,
contact your retailer.
Package Contents
Optional Items
(1) ASUS Motherboard
ASUS CIDB chassis intrusion detec-
tion module
(2) 40-pin 80-conductor ribbon
cable for internal UltraDMA/
100 / UltraDMA/66 (also
compatible with UltraDMA/33
IDE drives/devices)
ASUS IrDA-compliant infrared
module
ASUS PCI-L101 Wake-On-LAN 10/
100 Ethernet Card
(1) Ribbon cable for one 5.25” and
ASUS MR-I Modem Riser Card
two 3.5” floppy disk drives
(1) ASUS 2-port USB Connector Set
(1) Bag of spare jumper caps
(1) ASUS Support CD with drivers
and utilities
(1) This Motherboard User’s
Manual
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2. FEATURES
2.1 The ASUS A7V133 / A7V133-C
The ASUS A7V133 motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user
who wants advanced features processed by the fastest processors.
2.1.1 Specifications
•
AMDAthlon™/Duron™ Processor Support: Supports SocketA-basedAMD
Athlon™/Duron™ processors.
•
North Bridge System Chipset: Features the VIA VT8363A (VIA Apollo
KT133A) system controller with support for a 200/266MHz Front Side Bus (FSB);
up to 1.5GB of PC133/PC100 SDRAM / VC 133 Virtual Channel Memory
(VCM) SDRAM; complies with AGP 2.0 specifications for 4X, 2X, and 1X
AGP modes; and PCI 2.2. bus interface with support for 5 PCI masters. It is
optimized to deliver enhanced AMD Athlon™/Duron™ processor system per-
formance.
•
•
“Super South” South Bridge System PCIset: VIA VT82C686B PCIset with
PCI Super-I/O Integrated Peripheral Controller (PSIPC) with support for
UltraDMA66/100, which allows burst mode data transfer rates of up to 100MB/
sec; AC97 audio; USB controller with root hub and four function ports.
PC133 SDRAM / VC133 VCM Support: Equipped with three Dual Inline
Memory Module (DIMM) sockets to support Intel PC133/PC100-compliant (8,
16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB) or NEC’s VC133-compliant Virtual Channel
(VC) SDRAM up to 1.5GB. VC SDRAM is a new DRAM core architecture that
dramatically improves the memory system’s ability to service, among others, high
multimedia requirements.
•
•
Stepless Frequency Selection: Allows CPU external (FSB) frequency settings
to be set in 1MHz-increments or reduction.
JumperFree™ Mode: Allows processor settings and easy overclocking of fre-
quency and Vcore voltage all through BIOS setup when JumperFree™ mode is
enabled. Easy-to-use DIP switches instead of jumpers are included to allow
manual adjustment of the processor’s external frequency.
•
•
AGPPro Slot: SupportsAGP/AGP Pro cards for high performance, component
level interconnection targeted at 3D graphical applications supporting 133MHz
4X mode.
®
Promise chip: Available on the A7V133, the Promise IDE controller
chip supports the PCI ATA-100 controller protocol and Ultra DMA/100
data transfer speeds. The chip also delivers reliable redundancy and stable
performance to RAID levels 0 or 1. Data “striping,” or RAID 0, improves speed
performance as I/O tasks are spread between two hard disk drives. Data
“mirroring,” or RAID 1, improves system fault tolerance as the protocol
optimizes two identical hard disks to write data to each other.
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2. FEATURES
•
UltraDMA/100 Support: Comes with an onboard PCI Bus Master IDE con-
troller with two connectors that support fourATA100/66/33 devices on two chan-
nels. Supports UltraDMA/100, UltraDMA/66, UltraDMA/33, PIO Modes 3 & 4
and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 2, and Enhanced IDE devices, such as DVD-
ROM, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, LS-120, and Tape Backup drives.
•
•
Wake-On-LAN Connector: Supports Wake-On-LAN activity through an op-
tional ASUS PCI-L101 10/100 Fast Ethernet PCI card (see 7. Appendix).
Wake-On-Ring Connector: Supports Wake-On-Ring activity through a PCI
modem card that supports a WOR connector.
•
•
USB: Supports up to four USB ports, two on the back panel and two midboard,
for more peripheral connectivity options.
PC Health Monitoring: Provides an easy way to examine and manage system
status information, such as CPU and systerm voltages, temperatures, and fan
status through the onboard hardware ASUS ASIC and the bundled ASUS PC
Probe.
•
•
SMBus: Features the System Management Bus interface, which is used to physi-
cally transport commands and information between SMBus devices.
PCI/AMR Expansion Slots: Provides five 32-bit PCI (Rev. 2.2) expansion
slots, which can support Bus Master PCI cards, such as SCSI or LAN cards (PCI
supports up to 133MB/s maximum throughput), and one Audio Modem Riser
(AMR) slot (shared), which supports a very affordable audio and/or modem
riser card.
•
•
Super Multi-I/O: Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and
one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities.
Enhanced ACPI & Anti-Boot Virus Protection: Programmable BIOS (Flash
EEPROM), offering enhancedACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firm-
ware-based virus protection, and autodetection of most devices for virtually au-
tomatic setup.
•
•
Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas-
ter busses to the memory and processor.
Smart BIOS: 2Mb firmware provides Vcore and CPU/SDRAM frequency ad-
justments, boot block write protection, and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot
selection. Power supply is autodetected to enable/disable suspend-to-RAM.
•
•
•
Integrated Infrared (IrDA) Support: Integrated IR supports an optional re-
mote control package for wireless interfacing with external peripherals, per-
sonal gadgets, or an optional remote controller.
Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which
allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher
level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.)
Color-coded Connectors: To enhance user accessibility to system components and
to meet PC 99 compliancy, major connectors in this motherboard are color-coded.
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2. FEATURES
2.1.2 Special Features
•
ACPI Ready: Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) provides more
Energy Saving Features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power
Management (OSPM) functions. With these features implemented in the OS,
PCs can be ready around the clock, yet satisfy all the energy saving standards.
To maximize functions, an ACPI-supported OS, like Windows 98 must be used.
•
•
•
Easy Installation: Incorporates BIOS that supports autodetection of hard disk
drives, PS/2 mouse, and Plug and Play devices to make the setup of hard disk
drives, expansion cards, and other devices virtually automatic.
Suspend and Go: Suspend-to-RAM (STR) provides maximum power savings
as an alternative to leaving the computer ON and QuickStart™ so that you do
not have to wait for a long time for system bootup.
New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of this motherboard meet
the stringent requirements for PC 99 certification The new PC 99 requirements
for systems and components are based on the following high-level goals: Sup-
port for Plug and Play compatibility and power management for configuring
and managing all system components, and 32-bit device drivers and installation
procedures for Windows98/ME/2000/NT . Color-coded connectors and descrip-
tive icons make identification easy as required by PC 99.
•
Onboard AC’97 Audio Controller: (optional) Supports advanced automated
audio performance. (See 4.4.2: I/O Device Configuration in BIOS setup).
2.1.3 Performance Features
•
Concurrent PCI: Concurrent PCI allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI mas-
ter busses to the memory and processor.
•
High-Speed Data Transfer Interface: IDE transfers using UltraDMA/100 Bus
Master IDE can handle rates up to 100MB/s. This motherboard with its chipset
and support for UltraDMA/100 increases the data transfer rate to 100MB/s.
UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66, DMA/33, and DMA and
with existing DMA devices and systems so there is no need to upgrade current
EIDE/IDE drives and host systems. (UltraDMA/66 and UltraDMA/100 require
a 40-pin 80-conductor cable to be enabled.)
•
VCM/SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports a new gen-
eration memory, NEC’s 64Mb Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) Synchronous Dy-
namic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), which is compatible with the industry
standard SDRAM. The VCM’s core design provides up to 50% higher SDRAM
speed at reduced power consumption of about 30%. This motherboard also supports
standard SDRAM, which increases the data transfer rate (1.064GB/s max using
PC133-compliant SDRAMs and 800MB/s max using PC100-compliant SDRAMs).
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2. FEATURES
2.1.4 Intelligence
•
Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in sleep
mode if set in the BIOS menu. This function reduces both energy consumption
and system noise, and is an important feature in implementing silent PC sys-
tems.
•
Dual Function Power Button: Pushing the power button for less than 4 sec-
onds when the system is in the working state places the system into one of two
states: sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS or OS setting (see
PWR Button < 4 Secs in 4.5 Power Menu). When the power button is pressed
for more than 4 seconds, the system enters the soft-off mode regardless of the
BIOS setting.
•
•
Fan Status Monitoring and Alarm: To prevent system overheat and system
damage, the CPU, power supply and system fans can be monitored for RPM
and failure. All fans are set for its normal RPM range and alarm thresholds.
Message LED (requiresACPI OS support): Turbo LEDs now act as informa-
tion providers. Through the way a particular LED illuminates, the user can de-
termine if there are messages waiting in the mailbox. Asimple glimpse provides
useful information to the user.
•
•
Remote Ring On (requires modem): This allows a computer to be turned on
remotely through an internal or external modem. With this benefit on-hand, users
can access vital information from their computers from anywhere in the world!
System ResourcesAlert: Today’s operating systems such as Windows 98/2000/
ME/NT and OS/2, require much more memory and hard drive space to present
enormous user interfaces and run large applications. The system resource moni-
tor will warn the user before the system resources are used up to prevent pos-
sible application crashes. Suggestions will give the user information on manag-
ing their limited resources more efficiently.
•
•
Temperature Monitoring and Alert: CPU temperature is monitored by the
ASUS ASIC to prevent system overheat and system damage.
Voltage Monitoring and Alert: System voltage levels are monitored to ensure
stable voltage to critical motherboard components. Voltage specifications are
more critical for future processors, so monitoring is necessary to ensure proper
system configuration and management.
•
Chassis Intrusion Detection: Supports chassis-intrusion monitoring through
the ASUS ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is kept in memory on battery power
for more protection.
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2. FEATURES
2.2 Motherboard Components
See opposite page for locations.
Location
Processor Support Socket A for Socket A AMD Athlon/Duron Processors ........... 3
(NOTE: the CPU thermal sensor is integrated on the mother-
board, located near the center of the CPU heat source, just below
the CPU socket)
Feature Setting DIP Switches ................................................... 6
Chipsets VIA VT8363A (VIAApollo KT133A) system controller ......... 2
VIA VT82C686B PCIset ......................................................... 16
2Mbit Programmable Flash EEPROM ................................... 12
Main Memory Maximum 1.5GB support
3 DIMM Sockets ...................................................................... 4
VC133/PC133 memory support
Expansion Slots 5 PCI Slots .............................................................................. 19
1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro Slot ......................... 22
1 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot ........................ (Shared) 18
System I/O 1 Floppy Disk Driver Connector .............................................. 8
2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100 Support) ........................... 7
2 IDE Connectors (UltraDMA/100/RAID 0 or 1 Support) ...... 9
1 Panel Connector.....................................................................10
1 Parallel Port Connector ............................................. (Top) 25
1 Serial COM1 Port Connector .............................. (Bottom) 26
1 Serial COM2 Port Connector .............................. (Bottom) 24
USB Connectors (Port 0 & Port 1) ........................................ 27
USB Connectors (Ports 4–6) .................................................. 14
1 PS/2 Mouse Connector .............................................. (Top) 28
1 PS/2 Keyboard Connector ................................... (Bottom) 28
Audio AC’97 V2.1 Audio Codec (optional)...................................... 20
1 Game/MIDI Connector (on audio model only) ......... (Top) 23
1 Line Out Connector (on audio model only) ........ (Bottom) 23
1 Line In Connector (on audio model only) ........... (Bottom) 23
1 Microphone Connector (on audio model only) ... (Bottom) 23
Network Features Wake-On-LAN Connector...................................................... 17
Wake-On-Ring Connector ...................................................... 13
Hardware Monitoring System Voltage Monitoring (integrated in ASUS ASIC) ....... 15
3 Fan Power and Speed Monitoring Connectors
Power ATX Power Supply Connector ................................................. 5
Special Feature Onboard LED ......................................................................... 21
Promise® Ultra DMA/100 Chip (optional) ............................. 11
VRM Module ........................................................................... 1
Form Factor ATX
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2. FEATURES
2.2.1 Component Locations
1
2
3
4
5 6
7 8
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
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18
17 16 15 14 13 12 1110 9
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.1 Motherboard Layout
24.5cm (9.64in)
JTPWR
PWR_FAN
VIO
PS/2
B: Keyboard
T: Mouse
USB
T: Port0
B: Port1
3VSBSLT
CLRTC
COM1
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
CHA_FAN
DIP Switches
DSW DSFID
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
COM2
CPU_FAN
Line
Out
VIA
F_FAN
VT8363A
AGP4X &
Line
In
PC133 Memory
Controller
Mic
In
SECONDARY IDE
5
4
3
2
1
0
Row
AUX
Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP PRO)
PLED
SMB
MIC2
PCI Slot 1
Audio
Codec
VIA
VT82C686B
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 4
MODEM
SPK
ADN#
AUD_EN2
AUD_EN1
WOR
CHASSIS
ASUS
ASIC
JP13
JP14
IR
A7V133
JEN
WOLCON
AS99127F
IDELED
PCI Slot 5
USBPORT
PANEL
Audio Modem Riser
(AMR)
Grayed components are optional at the time of purchase (JTCPU is no longer neces-
sary on motherboards with PCB versions 1.02 and later)
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3. HARDWARE SETUP
3.2 Layout Contents
Motherboard Settings
1) DSW
p. 18 DIP Switches
2) JEN
p. 18 JumperFree Mode (JumperFree/Jumper Mode)
p. 19 Onboard Audio Setting (Enable/Enable) (optional)
p. 20 PCI 3Volt Setting (3 Volt/3 VSB)
3) AUDIOCODEC
4) 3VSBSLT
5) ATA100 / RAID 0 or 1 p. 20 Promise ATA100 / RAID 0 or 1 Controller Setting
6) VIO
p. 21 I/O Voltage Setting (3.30 Volt/3.45 Volt/test mode)
p. 22 CPU External Frequency Setting
7) DSW 1–4
8) DSFID 1–4
p. 23 CPU Core: BUS Frequency Multiple
9) VID1/VID2/VID3/VID4 p. 24 Voltage Regulator Output Setting
Expansion Slots/Sockets
1) System Memory
p.24 System Memory Support
2) DIMM1/2/3
p.25 DIMM Memory Module Support
3) Socket 462 (Socket A) p.27 CPU Support
4) PCI1/2/3/4/5
5) AGP PRO
6) AMR
p.29 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots
p.31 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro
p.32 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot
Connectors
1) PS2KBMS
p.33 PS/2 Mouse Port Connector (6 pin female)
p.33 PS/2 Keyboard Port Connector (6 pin female)
p.34 Universal Serial Bus Connectors 0 & 1 (Two 4 pin female)
p.34 Serial Port Connector (9 pin male)
2) PS2KBMS
3) USB
4) COM1/COM2
5) PRINTER
p.34 Parallel Port Connector (25 pin female)
p.35 Game/MIDI Connector (15 pin female) (optional)
p.35 Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” female) (optional)
p.35 Floppy Disk Drive Port Connector (34 pin)
p.36 IDE Connectors (Four 40-1 pin)
6) GAME_AUDIO
7) GAME_AUDIO
8) FLOPPY
9) PRIMARY IDE
SECONDARY IDE
PRIMARY ATA100
SECONDARY ATA100 (optional)
10) CHASSIS
p. 37 Chassis Intrusion Lead (4-1 pin)
p. 37 Infrared Module Connector (5 pin)
p. 38 Wake-On-LAN Connector (3 pin)
p. 38 Wake-On-Ring Connector (2 pin)
11) IR
12) WOL_CON
13) WOR
14) PWR_, CPU_,CHA_FAN p. 39 Chassis, Power Supply, CPU, F_ Fan Connectors (3 pin)
F_FAN
15) CD_IN, AUX
MODEM
p. 40 Internal Audio Connectors (Four 4-pin) (optional)
continued...
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16) MIC2
p. 40 Internal Microphone Header (3 pin) (optional)
p. 41 USB Headers (10-1 pin)
17) USBPORT
18) SMB
p. 41 SMBus Connector (5-1 pin)
19) ATXPWR
20) JTPWR
21) IDELED
p. 42 ATX Power Supply Connector (20 pin)
p. 42 Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2 pin)
p. 43 IDE Activity LED (2 pin)
22) SPEAKER (PANEL)
23) PWR.LED (PANEL
p. 44 System Warning Speaker Connector (4 pin)
p. 44 System Power LED Lead (3 pin)
p. 44 System Message LED (2 pin)
)
24) MSG.LED (PANEL)
25) RESET (PANEL)
26) PWRSW (PANEL)
27) SMI (PANEL)
p. 44 Reset Switch Lead (2 pin)
p. 44 ATX / Soft-Off Switch Lead (2 pin)
p. 44 System Management Interrupt Lead (2 pin)
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3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure
Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps:
1. Check Motherboard Settings
2. Install Memory Modules
3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
4. Install Expansion Cards
5. Connect Ribbon Cables, Panel Wires, and Power Supply
6. Setup the BIOS Software
3.4 Motherboard Settings
This section explains in detail how to change your motherboard’s function settings
through the use of switches and/or jumpers.
WARNING! Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate
Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electric-
ity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer.
1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If you do
not have one, touch both of your hands to a safely grounded object or to a
metal object, such as the power supply case.
3. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC chips, leads or
connectors, or other components.
4. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bag that came with
the component whenever the components are separated from the system.
5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or
remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard.
WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or re-
moving system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to your
motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The onboard LED when lit acts as
a reminder that the system is in suspend or soft-off mode and not powered OFF.
ON
OFF
Standby
Power
Powered
Off
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1) Motherboard Features Settings (DIP Switches - DSW)
The motherboard’s onboard functions are adjusted through the DIP switches
The white block represents the switch’s position. The example below shows all
the switches in the ON position. The default setting is OFF.
DSW
5 4 3 2 1
OFF
ON
ON
1. Frequency Selection
2. Frequency Selection
3. Frequency Selection
4. Frequency Selection
5. Frequency Selection
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2) JumperFree™ Mode (JEN)
This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. The
JumperFree™ mode allows processor settings to be made through the BIOS
setup (see 4.4 Advanced Menu).
Setting
Jumper Mode
DSW
(See #7 External
Frequency Setting)
VID
(See #9 Voltage
Regulator Output)
JEN
[1-2]
JumperFree™Mode All OFF
All [3-4]
[2-3]
(Default)
Jumper Mode
JumperFree Mode
(Default)
DSW
5 4 3 2 1
See Frequency
External Setting
OFF
ON
ON
1 2 3 4
VID4
VID3
VID2
VID1
See Voltage Reg.
Out. (VID)
JEN
1 2
JEN
2 3
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3) Onboard Audio Setting (AUDIOCODEC)
The onboard audio CODEC may be enabled or disabled using all of these jump-
ers. Disable the onboard audio CODEC if you are using a PCI audio card on any
of the expansion slots or a primary AMR on the AMR slot. If using a PCI audio
expansion card, Onboard AC’97 Audio Controller in 4.4.2 I/O Device Con-
figuration of the BIOS must also be disabled.
NOTE: This setting is available only on motherboards with the onboard audio option.
Setting
Enable
Disable
AUDIOCODEC
[1-2] [1-2] [1-2] [1-2] (default)
[2-3] [2-3] [2-3] [2-3]
Enable
Onboard
Audio Codec
(Default)
Disable
Onboard
Audio Codec
2
1
2 3
SPK
ADN#
SPK
ADN#
AUD_EN2
AUD_EN1
AUD_EN2
AUD_EN1
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4) PCI 3Volt Setting (3VSBSLT)
This jumper allows you to select the voltage supplied to PCI devices. If you
have PCI devices that require auxiliary power, set this jumper to 3 VSB.
Setting
3 Volt
3 VSB
3VSBSLT
[1-2]
[2-3] (default)
3VSBSLT
1 2
2 3
Add 3 Volt
Add 3 VSB
(Default)
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5) ATA100 / RAID 0 or 1 Setting (ATA100/RAID 0 or 1)
Jumper 13 and 14 specifies the function of the Promise IDE controller.
Changing the jumper allows you to select theATA100 IDE protocol or the RAID
0 and 1 protocol. NOTE: You will need to shift your IDE device connections if
changing this setting: see page 36, More information is available in Section 5.4
of Software Setup: Using the Promise Chip for RAID 0 or 1.
The default setting is ATA100: [1-2] [1-2].
Setting
ATA100/RAID 0 or 1
RAID 0 or 1 Jumper 13 [1-2]
Jumper 14 [2-3]
Jumper 13 [1-2]
Jumper 14 [1-2]
ATA100
2 1
2 1
JP13
JP14
3 2
RAID 0 or 1
ATA100
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(Default)
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6) I/O Voltage Setting (VIO)
VIO allows you to select the voltage supplied to the DRAM, chipset,AGP, PCI,
and the CPU’s I/O buffer. The default voltage (3.56V) should be used unless
processor overclocking requires a higher voltage.
Setting
VIO
[1-2]
[2-3] (default)
[3-4]
3.30 Volt
3.45 Volt
test mode
VIO
3
1 2
2 3
4
test mode
3.45 Volt
3.30 Volt
(Default)
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WARNING! Using a higher voltage may help when overclocking but may re-
sult in the shortening of your computer component’s life. It is strongly recom-
mended that you leave this setting on its default.
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7) CPU External Frequency Setting (DSW Switches 1–5)
This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, SDRAM,
and the chipset. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency. The
CPU External Frequency multiplied by the Frequency Multiple equals the CPU’s
Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed).
5
4 3 2 1
ON
5
4 3 2 1
5
4 3 2 1
DSW
ON
ON
CPU 100MHz
103MHz
105MHz
5
4 3 2 1
ON
5
4 3 2 1
ON
5
4 3 2 1
ON
CPU 110MHz
133MHz JumperFree Mode
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IMPORTANT:
1. To use this feature, JEN must be set to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; [See section 2].
2. Otherwise, if JumperFree mode is enabled, use BIOS setup in place of these
switches (set Operating Frequency Setting to User Define under 4.4 Ad-
vanced Menu in BIOS Setup so you can set the CPU Frequency).
WARNING! Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies are
not guaranteed to be stable. Overclocking your processor is not recommended. It
may result in a slower speed and premature wearing of the processor.
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8) CPU Core BUS Frequency Multiple (DSFID Switches 1–6)
For unlocked CPUs only, the DSFID switches set the frequency multiple, which
determines the relationship between the frequency of the CPU and the CPU Bus
frequency.
Note: If the Frequency Multiple of your processor is locked, setting the Fre-
quency Multiple will have no effect.
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5 4 3 2 1
ON
ON
ON
ON
6.5x
5.0x
5.5x
6.0x
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5 4 3 2 1
ON
ON
ON
ON
8.0x
7.0x
7.5x
8.5x
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5 4 3 2 1
ON
ON
ON
ON
9.0x
9.5x
10.0x
10.5x
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6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5 4 3 2 1
6 5 4 3 2 1
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Frequency Multiple
ON
ON
ON
ON
12.5x
11.0x
11.5x
12.0x
IMPORTANT:
1. Switches 5 and 6 are ON for all DSFID settings.
2. To use this feature, JEN must be set to Jumper Mode: [1-2]; [See section 2].
3. Processor speeds may be also be adjusted in JumperFree Mode using
BIOS software.
For more up to date processor settings, visit the ASUS web site (see ASUS
CONTACT INFORMATION).
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9) Voltage Regulator Output Setting (VID1, VID2, VID3, VID4)
This jumpers allow you to manually adjust the CPU core voltage. It is recom-
mended to use CPU Default as the CPU core voltage. CPU Default means the
Vcore is generated according to the CPU VID configuration. For each jumper
setting, there are two voltage options, depending on the CPU used.
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
1.775/1.80Volts
1.725/1.75Volts
1.825/1.85Volts
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
VID1
VID2
VID1
VID2
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
VID3
VID4
VID3
VID4
1.625/1.65Volts
1.675/1.70Volts
1.575/1.60Volts
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
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VID1
VID2
VID1
VID2
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
1.525/1.55Volts
VID3
VID4
1.475/1.50Volts
VID3
VID4
1.425/1.45Volts
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Selection
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
1.375/1.4Volts
1.325/1.35Volts
1.275/1.30Volts
1.225/1.25Volts
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
VID1
VID2
VID3
VID4
1.175/1.20Volts
1.125/1.15Volts
1.075/1.10Volts
CPU Default/
JumperFree
(Default)
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3.5 System Memory (DIMM)
This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Three sockets
are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory (SDRAM) of 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, or 512MB to form a memory
size between 8MB to 1.5GB. One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up
one row on the motherboard. This motherboard also supports NEC’s Virtual Channel
(VC) SDRAMs. Memory speed setup is recommended through BIOS SDRAM Con-
figuration under “Chipset Features Setup”.
IMPORTANT (see General DIMM Notes below for more):
•
SDRAMs used must be compatible with the current Intel PC133
SDRAM specification.
•
•
DO NOT attempt to mix PC133 SDRAMs with VCM SDRAMs.
The motherboard only supports PC100 / PC133 DIMMs or VC
SDRAMs for system memory. Registered DIMMs are not supported.
Install memory in any combination as follows:
DIMM Location
168-pin DIMM
Total Memory
Socket 1 (Rows 0&1)
Socket 2 (Rows 2&3)
Socket 3 (Rows 4&5)
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1
SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512MB x1
Total System Memory (Max 1536MB) =
3.5.1 General DIMM Notes
•
•
DIMMs that have more than 18 chips are not supported on this motherboard.
For the system CPU bus to operate at 100MHz/133MHz, use only PC100-/PC133-
compliant DIMMs.
•
•
ASUS motherboards support SPD (Serial Presence Detect) DIMMs. This is the
memory of choice for best performance vs. stability.
SDRAM chips are generally thinner with higher pin density than EDO (Extended
Data Output) chips.
•
•
BIOS shows SDRAM memory on bootup screen.
Single-sided DIMMs come in 16, 32, 64,128, 256MB; double-sided come in 32, 64,
128, 256, 512MB.
WARNING! Be sure that the DIMM you use can handle the specified SDRAM
MHz or else bootup will not be possible.
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3.5.2 Memory Installation
WARNING! Make sure that you unplug your power supply when adding or
removing memory modules or other system components. Failure to do so may
cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards (see 3.3
Hardware Setup Procedure for more information).
Insert the module(s) as shown. Because the number of pins are different on either
side of the breaks, the module will only fit in the orientation shown. DRAM SIMM
modules have the same pin contacts on both sides. SDRAM DIMMs have different
pin contacts on each side and therefore have a higher pin density.
20 Pins
60 Pins
88 Pins
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The DIMMs must be 3.3Volt unbuffered SDRAMs. To determine the DIMM type,
check the notches on the DIMMs (see figure below).
168-Pin DIMM Notch Key Definitions (3.3V)
Voltage Key Position
Reserved
DRAM Key Position
RFU
Unbuffered
Buffered
5.0V
3.3V
The notches on the DIMM will shift between left, center, or right to identify the type
and also to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM slot on the
motherboard. You must tell your retailer the correct DIMM type before purchasing.
This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM.
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3.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard provides a Socket 462 or Socket A for CPU installation. The CPU
that came with the motherboard should have a fan and heatsink attached to it to
prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase and install a set before you
turn on your system.
WARNING! Make sure that the heatsink is mounted tightly against the processor.
Make sure also that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s heat-
sink by regularly checking that your CPU fan is working. Without sufficient cir-
culation, the processor could overheat and damage both the processor and the
motherboard. You may install an auxiliary fan, if necessary.
To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the Socket
462 and open it by first pulling the lever sideways away from the socket, then up-
wards. The socket lever must be fully opened (90 to 100 degrees) when installing or
removing the CPU. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. The notched corner
should be oriented toward the blank space on the socket nearest the lever. The CPU
has a corner pin for two of the four corners, and will only fit in the orientation as
shown. Ensure that the CPU is exactly parallel to the socket base so the pins make
good contact and are not bent. Take care not to exert too much force, but press the
CPU down gently into the slot. Once completely inserted, close the socket lever
while holding down the CPU. Make sure the CPU fan and heatsink cover the entire
face of the CPU. With the added weight of the CPU fan and heatsink locking brace,
no extra force is required to keep the CPU in place.
NOTE: If necessary, do not forget to set the correct Bus Frequency and Multiple for
your processor or else boot-up may not be possible. Frequency multiple settings are
available only on unlocked processors.
CAUTION! Be careful not to scrape the motherboard surface when mounting a
clamp-style processor fan or else damage may occur to the motherboard.
BLANK
LEVER
LOCK
AMD™ Athlon
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NOTCH
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3.7 Expansion Cards
WARNING! Unplug your power supply when adding or removing expansion
cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to
both your motherboard and expansion cards.
3.7.1 Expansion Card Installation Procedure
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hard-
ware or software settings for your expansion card, such as jumpers.
2. Remove your computer system’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you
intend to use. Keep the bracket for possible future use.
3. Carefully align the card’s connectors and press firmly.
4. Secure the card on the slot with the screw you removed above.
5. Replace the computer system’s cover.
6. Set up the BIOS if necessary
(such as IRQ xx Used By Legacy Drive: Yes in 4.4.3 PCI Configuration)
7. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
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3.7.2 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must be exclu-
sively assigned to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but
most of them are already in use, leaving 6 IRQs free for expansion cards. If your
motherboard has PCI audio onboard, an additional IRQ will be used. If your moth-
erboard also has MIDI enabled, another IRQ will be used, leaving 4 IRQs free.
IMPORTANT: If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers sup-
port “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Conflicts will
arise between the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or cards inop-
erable.
The following table lists the default IRQ assignments for standard PC devices. Use
this table when configuring your system and for resolving IRQ conflicts.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ
0
1
Priority
Standard Function
System Timer
Keyboard Controller
1
2
2
N/A
11
12
13
14
15
3
4
5
6
7
Programmable Interrupt
Communications Port (COM2)
Communications Port (COM1)
Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
Floppy Disk Controller
Printer Port (LPT1)
System CMOS/Real Time Clock
ACPI Mode when used
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
Numeric Data Processor
Primary IDE Channel
3*
4*
5*
6
7*
8
9*
10*
11*
12*
13
14*
15*
8
9
10
Secondary IDE Channel
*These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.
Interrupt Request Table for this Motherboard
INT-A
shared
—
INT-B
—
shared
—
INT-C
—
—
shared
—
—
—
—
shared
—
INT-D
—
—
PCI slot 1
PCI slot 2
PCI slot 3
—
—
PCI slot 4
—
—
shared
shared
—
shared
—
PCI slot 5
—
—
AGP Pro slot
shared
—
—
shared
—
—
Onboard USB controller
Onboard Audio/AMR
Onboard Promise IDE Controller
—
shared
—
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3.7.3 Accelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro)
This motherboard provides anAccelerated Graphics Port Pro (AGP Pro) slot to sup-
port AGP/AGP Pro graphics cards, such as an ASUS AGP-V6800DDR/64M.
CAUTION! To avoid damaging your AGP/AGP Pro graphics card, your computer’s
power supply should be unplugged before inserting your graphics card into the slot.
AGP Card without Retention Notch
TOP VIEW
28-pin bay
20-pin bay
Rib (inside slot)
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A7V133 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP PRO)
CAUTION! The AGP Pro slot is shipped with a safety tab on the 20-pin bay for
use with AGP cards without a retention notch. DO NOT remove this tab if you
will be using such cards; removing may cause these cards to shift, which may
cause damage to your card, slot, and motherboard. Remove
ONLY when you will be using an AGP Pro card. Use a rigid tip,
such as a pen tip, to dislodge and remove the tab from the bay.
Removing the tab
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3.7.4 Audio Modem Riser (AMR) Slot
This connector supports a specially designed audio and/or modem card called anAMR.
Main processing is done through software and controlled by the motherboard’s sys-
tem chipset. This provides an upgradeable audio and/or modem solution at an incred-
ibly low cost. There are two types of AMR, one defined as primary and another de-
fined as secondary. This motherboard uses the primary channel so that a secondary
AMR can coexist without the need to disable the onboard CODEC. The motherboard’s
onboard CODEC must be disabled when using a primary AMR.
IMPORTANT: The AMR slot of this motherboard shares the same expansion slot
as PCI Slot 5. Because of this and its location, the slot can only accept a specially
designed AMR card (optional). The components of a standard AMR card and its
bracket face toward the edge of the motherboard while those of the specially-
designed card face the expansion slots. For availability, see your vendor or dealer.
ASUS MR-1
Unlike that of standard cards,
the component side of the
specially-designed AMR
card faces the motherboard’s
expansion slots when the
card is installed
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3.8 External Connectors
WARNING! Some pins are used for connectors or power sources. These are
clearly distinguished from jumpers in the Motherboard Layout. Placing jumper
caps over these connector pins will cause damage to your motherboard.
IMPORTANT: Ribbon cables should always be connected with the red stripe to
Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connec-
tor on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on
floppy disk drives. Check the connectors before installation because there may
be exceptions. IDE ribbon cable must be less than 46 cm (18 in.), with the sec-
ond drive connector no more than 15 cm (6 in.) from the first connector.
1) PS/2 Mouse Connector (Green 6-pin PS2KBMS)
The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse if one is detected. If one is not
detected, expansion cards can use IRQ12. See PS/2 Mouse Function Control
in 4.4 Advanced Menu.
PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)
2) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (Purple 6-pin PS2KBMS)
This connection is for a standard keyboard using an PS/2 plug (mini DIN). This
connector will not allow standard AT size (large DIN) keyboard plugs. You
may use a DIN to mini DIN adapter on standard AT keyboards.
PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)
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3) Universal Serial BUS Ports 0 & 1 (Black two 4-pin USB)
Two USB ports are available for connecting USB devices.
USB 0
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1
4) Serial Port Connectors (Teal/Turquoise 9-pin COM1 / COM2)
Two serial ports can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices. For
setting up these ports, see Onboard Serial Port 1 in 4.4.2 I/O Device Configu-
ration for settings.
COM1
COM2
Serial Ports (9-pin Male)
5) Parallel Port Connector (Burgundy 25-pin PRINTER)
You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through Onboard Parallel
Port (see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration).
NOTE: Serial printers must be connected to the serial port.
Parallel Port (25-pin Female)
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6) Game/MIDI Connector (Gold 15-pin GAME_AUDIO) (optional)
You may connect game joysticks or game pads to this connector for playing
games. Connect MIDI devices for playing or editing professional audio.
Game/MIDI (15-pin Female)
7) Audio Port Connectors (Three 1/8” GAME_AUDIO) (optional)
Line Out (lime) can be connected to headphones or preferably powered speak-
ers. Line In (light blue) allows tape players or other audio sources to be re-
corded by your computer or played through the Line Out (lime). Mic (pink)
allows microphones to be connected for inputting voice.
Line Out Line In Mic
1/8" Stereo Audio Connectors
8) Floppy Disk Drive Connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connect-
ing the single end to the board, connect the two plugs on the other end to the
floppy drives. (Pin 5 is removed to prevent inserting in the wrong orienta-
tion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plugged).
FLOPPY
NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
PIN 1
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9) Primary (Blue) / Secondary (Black) IDE Connectors
(40-1 pin PRIMARY IDE and SECONDARY IDE)
(40-1 pin PRIMARY ATA100 and SECONDARY ATA100)
These connectors support the IDE hard disk ribbon cables supplied with
the motherboard. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the motherboard’s
primary IDE connector (recommended) or the secondary IDE connector. Then
connect the opposite end of the cable to your UltraDMA/100/66 device (hard
disk drive). A second slave hard disk may be attached to the intermediate
connector on the cable. If a second hard disk drive is connected, you may reset
its jumper to Slave mode. Refer to your hard disk documentation for the jumper
settings. It is recommended that non-UltraDMA/100/66 devices be connected
to the secondary IDE connector. BIOS now supports specific device bootup
(see 4.4.1Advanced CMOS Setup). (Pin 20 is removed to prevent inserting in
the wrong orientation when using ribbon cables with pin 20 plugged). If
you have more than two UltraDMA100/66 devices, you will need to purchase
another UltraDMA100/66 cable.
The A7V133 motherboard is supplied with two extra onboard IDE connec-
tors: one Primary ATA-100 IDE and one Secondary ATA-100 IDE. You can use
them to setup the RAID 0 or 1 arrays and to support extra IDE devices. For the
purposes of RAID arrays, adjust the jumper settings: see 3.4 Motherboard
Setting, ATA-100/RAID 0 or 1, page 20. A total of eight hard-disks, two on
each IDE connector, can be connected to the A7V133
TIP: For high-performance and RAID 0 or 1 set ups, you should always setup
two hard disks with two separate ribbon cables, one for the primary IDE con-
nector and another for the secondary IDE connector. Usually, both disks may
be set to the Master settings: see 5.4 Software Setup for more information about
RAID. Also, you may install one operating system on an IDE drive and another
on a SCSI drive and select the boot disk through 4.4.1 Advanced CMOS Setup.
NOTE: UltraDMA/100 is backward compatible with DMA/66 and DMA/33 and
with all with existing DMA devices and systems, so there is no need to upgrade
current EIDE/IDE drives and host systems.
IMPORTANT: UltraDMA66 and UltraDMA100 IDE devices require a 40-pin
80-conductor cable and RAID arrays only operate with such cables.
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PIN 1
PIN 1
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NOTE: Orient the red markings
on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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10) Chassis Intrusion Lead (2 pin CHASSIS)
This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion moni-
tor/sensor or microswitch. The sensor is triggered when a high level signal is
sent to the Chassis Signal lead, which occurs when a panel switch or light detec-
tor is triggered. This function requires the optional ASUS CIDB chassis intru-
sion module to be installed (see 7. APPENDIX). If the chassis intrusion lead is
not used, a jumper cap must be placed over the pins to close the circuit.
1
Ground
Chassis Signal
+5Volt
(Power Supply Stand By)
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11) Standard and Consumer Infrared Module Connector (5-pin IR)
This connector supports an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared
module. This module mounts to a small opening on system cases that support
this feature. You must also configure the setting through UART2 Use Infrared
(see 4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration) to select whether UART2 is directed for
use with COM2 or IrDA. Use the five pins as shown in Back View and connect
a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard’s SIR connector according
to the pin definitions.
Back View
Front View
IR
1
+5V
IRTX
GND
(NC)
IRRX
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12) Wake-On-LAN Connector (3-pin WOL_CON)
This connector connects to a LAN card with a Wake-On-LAN output, such as
the ASUS PCI-L101 Ethernet card (see 7. Appendix). The connector powers up
the system when a wakeup packet or signal is received through the LAN card.
IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake-On-LAN features are enabled
(see 4.4.3 Power Management) and that your system has an ATX power supply
with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
0
IMPORTANT: Requires an ATX power
supply with at least 720mA +5 volt
standby power
WOL_CON
+5 Volt Standby PME
Ground
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13) Wake-On-Ring Connector (2-pin WOR)
This connector connects to internal modem cards with a Wake-On-Ring output.
The connector powers up the system when a ringup packet or signal is received
through the internal modem card. NOTE: For external modems, Wake-On-Ring
is detected through the COM port.
IMPORTANT: This feature requires that Wake-On-Ring features are enabled
(see 4.4.3 Power Management) and that your system has an ATX power supply
with at least 720mA +5V standby power.
WOR
Ring#
Ground
2
1
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14) Power Supply, CPU, Chassis Fan Connectors
(3-pin PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN, F_FAN, CPU_FAN)
These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less. Orientate
the fans so that the heat sink fins allow airflow to go across the onboard heat
sink(s) instead of the expansion slots. Depending on the fan manufacturer, the
wiring and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the
black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consid-
eration the polarity of the connector.
NOTE: The “Rotation” signal is to be used only by a specially designed fan with
rotation signal. The Rotations per Minute (RPM) can be monitored usingASUS PC
Probe (see 6. SOFTWARE REFERENCE). The Rotation signal is not supported
by F-FAN.
WARNING! The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is no airflow
across the CPU and onboard heatsinks. Damage may occur to the motherboard
and/or the CPU fan if these pins are incorrectly used. These are not jumpers,
do not place jumper caps over these pins.
PWR_FAN
0
CHA_FAN
CPU_FAN
F_FAN
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15) Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD_IN, AUX, MODEM)
These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from such sound sources
as a CD-ROM or MPEG card. The MODEM connector allows the onboard au-
dio to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector.
AUX (White)
Left Audio Channel
Ground
Right Audio Channel
CD (Black)
Left Audio Channel
Ground
Right Audio Channel
Modem-In (to Modem)
Ground
Modem-Out (from Modem)
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16) Internal Microphone Header (3-pin MIC2)
This connector allows you to connect a chasssis mounted microphone to the mother-
board instead of having to attach an external microphone onto the ATX connectors.
1
MIC2
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17) USB Headers (10-1 pin USBPORT) (optional)
If the USB port connectors on the back panel are inadequate, one USB header is
available for two additional USB port connectors. Connect the USB headers to
an optional 2-port USB connector set and mount the bracket to an open slot on
your chassis.
USBPORT
1
6
5
10
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Bundled 2-port
USB Connector Set
A7V133 USB Ports
Recommended Setup: Use USBPORT + USB3A with the bundled 2-port connector set.
18) SMBus Connector (5-1 pin SMB)
This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) de-
vices. SMBus devices communicate by means of the SMBus with an SMBus
host and/or other SMBus devices. SMBus is a specific implementation of an I2C
bus, which is a multi-device bus; that is, multiple chips can be connected to the
same bus and each one can act as a master by initiating data transfer.
1
SMB
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19) ATX Power Supply Connector (20-pin block ATXPWR)
This connector connects to an ATX power supply. The plug from the power sup-
ply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the
proper orientation and push down firmly making sure that the pins are aligned.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that yourATX power supply can supply at least 10mA
on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB). You may experience difficulty in power-
ing ON your system if your power supply cannot support the load. For Wake-
On-LAN support, your ATX power supply must supply at least 720mA +5VSB.
+12.0Volts
+5V Standby
Power Good
Ground
+5.0 Volts
+5.0 Volts
-5.0 Volts
Ground
Ground
+5.0 Volts
Ground
Power Supply On
Ground
Ground
+5.0 Volts
Ground
-12.0Volts
+3.3 Volts
+3.3Volts
+3.3 Volts
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20) Power Supply Thermal Sensor Connector (2-pin block JTPWR)
If you have a power supply with thermal monitoring, connect its thermal sensor
cable to this connector.
JTPWR
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21) IDE Activity LED (2-pin IDELED)
This connector supplies power to the cabinet’s IDE activity LED. Read and
write activity by devices connected to the Primary/Secondary IDE and Primary/
Secondary ATA100 connectors will cause the LED to light up.
TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not
light, try reversing the 2-pin plug.
IDELED
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The following PANEL illustration is used for items 23–28:
Speaker
Connector
Power LED
Reset SW
Message LED
SMI Lead
ATX Power
Switch*
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*
Requires an ATX power supply.
A7V133 System Panel Connectors
22) System Warning Speaker Connector (4-pin SPEAKER)
This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. Two sources
(LINE_OUT and SPEAKER) will allow you to hear system beeps and warn-
ings. Only SPEAKER will allow you to hear system beeps before the integrated
audio has been properly initialized.
23) System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PWRLED)
This 3-1 pin connector connects the system power LED, which lights when the
system is powered on and blinks when it is in sleep mode.
24) System Message LED Lead (2-pin MSG.LED)
This indicates whether a message has been received from a fax/modem. The
LED will remain lit when there is no signal and blink when there is data re-
ceived. This function requires an ACPI OS and driver support.
25) Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET)
This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting
your computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred
method of rebooting to prolong the life of the system’s power supply.
26) ATX Power Switch Lead (2-pin PWRSW)
The system power is controlled by a momentary switch connected to this lead.
Pressing the button once will switch the system between ON and SOFT OFF.
Pushing the switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds will turn the
system off. The system power LED shows the status of the system’s power.
27) System Management Interrupt Lead (2-pin SMI)
This allows the user to manually place the system into a suspend mode or “Green”
mode, where system activity is decreased to save electricity and expand the life
of certain components when the system is not in use. This 2-pin connector con-
nects to the case-mounted suspend switch. If you do not have a switch for the
connector, you may use the “Turbo Switch.” SMI is activated when it detects a
short to open moment and therefore leaving it shorted will not cause any prob-
lems. This may require one or two presses depending on the position of the
switch. Wake-up can be controlled by settings in the BIOS but the keyboard will
always allow wake-up (the SMI lead cannot wake up the system).
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3.9 Starting Up the First Time
1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover.
2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ).
3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the
back of your system case according to your system user’s manual.
4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge
protector.
5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order:
a. Your monitor
b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)
c. Your system power. For ATX power supplies, you need to switch on
the power supply as well as press the ATX power switch on the front
of the case.
6. The power LED on the front panel of the system case will light. For
ATX power supplies, the system LED will light when the ATX power
switch is pressed. The LED on the monitor may light up or switch be-
tween orange and green after the system’s if it complies with “green”
standards or if it has a power standby feature. The system will then run
power-on tests. While the tests are running, the BIOS will alarm beeps
or additional messages will appear on the screen. If you do not see any-
thing within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power, the system
may have failed a power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and con-
nections or call your retailer for assistance.
Award BIOS Beep Codes
Beep
Meaning
One short beep when
displaying logo
No error during POST
Long beeps in an endless loop
One long beep followed by
three short beeps
No DRAM installed or detected
Video card not found or video card
memory bad
High frequency beeps when
system is working
CPU overheated
System running at a lower frequency
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7. During power-on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS setup. Follow the
instructions in 4. BIOS SETUP.
* Powering Off your computer: You must first exit or shut down your
operating system before switching off the power switch. ForATX power
supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting
down your operating system. If you use Windows 9X, click the Start
button, click Shut Down, and then click Shut down the computer?
The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.
NOTE: The message “You can now safely turn off your computer” will
not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies.
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4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS
4.1.1 Upon First Use of the Computer System
It is recommended that you save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS
along with a Flash Memory Writer utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable
floppy disk in case you need to reinstall the BIOS later. AFLASH.EXE is a
Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new
BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM on the motherboard. This file
works only in DOS mode. To determine the BIOS version of your mother-
board, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-
hand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer
BIOS file.
1. Type FORMAT A:/S at the DOS prompt to create a bootable system
floppy disk. DO NOT copy AUTOEXEC.BAT & CONFIG.SYS to the
disk.
2. Type COPYD:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXEA:\ (assuming D is your CD-
ROM drive) to copy AFLASH.EXE to the just created boot disk.
NOTE: AFLASH works only in DOS mode. It will not work with DOS
prompt in Windows and will not work with certain memory drivers that
may be loaded when you boot from your hard drive. It is recommended
that you reboot using a floppy.
3. Reboot your computer from the floppy disk. NOTE: BIOS setup must
specify “Floppy” as the first item in the boot sequence.
4. In DOS mode, type A:\AFLASH <Enter> to run AFLASH.
IMPORTANT! If “unknown” is displayed after Flash Memory:, the memory
chip is either not programmable or is not supported by theACPI BIOS and there-
fore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility.
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5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press
<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears.
6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX and then
press <Enter>.
4.1.2 Updating BIOS Procedures
WARNING! Only update your BIOS if you have problems with your mother-
board and you know that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Care-
less updating can result in your motherboard having more problems!
1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or
FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page 3 for details)
and save to the disk you created earlier.
2. Boot from the disk you created earlier.
3. At the “A:\” prompt, type AFLASH and then press <Enter>.
4. At the Main Menu, type 2 and then press <Enter>. The Update BIOS
Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears.
5. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXX-
XX.XXX, and then press <Enter>.
NOTE: To cancel this operation, press <Enter>.
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6. When prompted to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update.
7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the flash
ROM. The boot block will be updated automatically only when neces-
sary. This will minimize the chance that a failed update will prevent
your system from booting up. When the programming is finished, Flashed
Successfully will be displayed.
8. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
WARNING! If you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT
turn off your system since this might prevent your system from booting up. Just
repeat the process, and if the problem still persists, update the original BIOS file
you saved to disk above. If the Flash Memory Writer utility was not able to
successfully update a complete BIOS file, your system may not be able to boot
up. If this happens, your system will need servicing.
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4.2 BIOS Setup Program
This motherboard supports a programmable EEPROM that can be updated using
the provided utility as described in 4.1 Managing and Updating Your BIOS.
The utility is used if you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system,
or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section describes how to configure your system
using this utility.
Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, at some time in the future
you may want to change the configuration of your computer. For example, you
may want to enable the Security Password Feature or make changes to the power
management settings. It will then be necessary to reconfigure your system using
the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and
record them in the CMOS RAM of the EEPROM.
The EEPROM on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the
computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. This
appears during the Power-On Self Test (POST). Press <Delete> to call up the Setup
utility. If you are a little bit late in pressing the mentioned key, POST will continue
with its test routines, thus preventing you from calling up Setup. If you still need to
call Setup, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or by press-
ing the Reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the
system off and then back on again. But do so only if the first two methods fail.
The Setup program has been designed to make it as easy to use as possible. It is a
menu-driven program, which means you can scroll through the various sub-menus
and make your selections among the predetermined choices.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key after
the computer has run through its POST.
NOTE: Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following
BIOS screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only and may not
exactly reflect your BIOS screens.
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4.2.1 BIOS Menu Bar
The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:
MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration.
ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced
features.
POWER
BOOT
EXIT
Use this menu to configure and enable Power Management fea-
tures.
Use this menu to configure the default system device used to lo-
cate and load the Operating System.
Use this menu to exit the current menu or specify how to exit the
Setup program.
To access the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.
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4.2.2 Legend Bar
At the bottom of the Setup screen you will notice a legend bar. The keys in the
legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following
table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and
functions.
Navigation Key(s)
<F1> or <Alt + H>
Function Description
Displays the General Help screen from anywhere in the BIOS
Setup
<Esc>
Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a sub-
menu
← or → (keypad arrow) Selects the menu item to the left or right
↑ or ↓ (keypad arrow)
Moves the highlight up or down between fields
- (minus key)
Scrolls backward through the values for the highlighted field
+ (plus key) or spacebar Scrolls forward through the values for the highlighted field
<Enter>
Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field
Moves the cursor to the first field
<Home> or <PgUp>
<End> or <PgDn>
Moves the cursor to the last field
<F5>
Resets the current screen to its Setup Defaults
Saves changes and exits Setup
<F10>
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General Help
In addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also pro-
vides a General Help screen. This screen can be called up from any menu by sim-
ply pressing <F1> or the <Alt> + <H> combination. The General Help screen lists
the legend keys with their corresponding alternates and functions.
Saving Changes and Exiting the Setup Program
See 4.7 Exit Menu for detailed information on saving changes and exiting the
setup program.
Scroll Bar
When a scroll bar appears to the right of a help window, it indicates that there is
more information to be displayed that will not fit in the window. Use <PgUp> and
<PgDn> or the up and down arrow keys to scroll through the entire help docu-
ment. Press <Home> to display the first page, press <End> to go to the last page.
To exit the help window, press <Enter> or <Esc>.
Sub-Menu
Note that a right pointer symbol (as shown in the left view)
appears to the left of certain fields. This pointer indicates that
a sub-menu can be launched from this field. A sub-menu con-
tains additional options for a field parameter. To call up a sub-
menu, simply move the highlight to the field and press <En-
ter>. The sub-menu will then immediately appear. Use the
legend keys to enter values and move from field to field within
a sub-menu just as you would within a menu. Use the <Esc>
key to return to the main menu.
Take some time to familiarize yourself with each of the legend keys and their
corresponding functions. Practice navigating through the various menus and sub-
menus. If you accidentally make unwanted changes to any of the fields, use the set
default hot key <F5>. While moving around through the Setup program, note that
explanations appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each
menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field.
NOTE: The item heading in square brackets represents the default setting for
that field.
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4.3 Main Menu
When the Setup program is accessed, the following screen appears:
System Time [XX:XX:XX]
Sets your system to the time that you specify (usually the current time).
The format is hour, minute, second. Valid values for hour, minute and sec-
ond are Hour: (00 to 23), Minute: (00 to 59), Second: (00 to 59). Use the
<Tab> or <Shift> + <Tab> keys to move between the hour, minute, and
second fields.
System Date [XX/XX/XXXX]
Sets your system to the date that you specify (usually the current date). The
format is month, day, year. Valid values for month, day, and year are Month:
(1 to 12), Day: (1 to 31), Year: (100 year range). Use the <Tab> or <Shift>
+ <Tab> keys to move between the month, day, and year fields.
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.], Legacy Diskette B [None]
Sets the type of floppy drives installed. Configuration options: [None]
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.]
[2.88M, 3.5 in.]
Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]
This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. Floppy 3 Mode
support will allow reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB)
on a 3.5-inch diskette. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Drive A]
[Drive B] [Both]
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4.3.1 Primary & Secondary Master/Slave
NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you
have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of the
drive. Incorrect settings may cause your system to not recognize the in-
stalled hard disk. To allow the BIOS to detect the drive type automati-
cally, select [Auto].
Type [Auto]
Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic
detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in for the remaining
fields on this sub-menu. If automatic detection fails, your hard disk drive
may be too old or too new. You can try updating your BIOS or enter the
IDE hard disk drive parameters manually.
NOTE: After the IDE hard disk drive information has been entered into
BIOS, new IDE hard disk drives must be partitioned (such as with FDISK)
and then formatted before data can be read from and write on. Primary
IDE hard disk drives must have its partition set to active (also possible
with FDISK).
Other options for the Type field are:
[None] - to disable IDE devices
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IMPORTANT: If your hard disk was already formatted on an older previous system,
incorrect parameters may be detected. You will need to enter the correct parameters
manually or use low-level format if you do not need the data stored on the hard disk.
If the parameters listed differ from the ones used when the disk was formatted, the
disk will not be readable. If the auto-detected parameters do not match the ones that
should be used for your disk, you should enter the correct ones manually by setting
[User Type HDD].
[User Type HDD]
Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for
your drive. Refer to your drive documentation or look on the drive for this
information. If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not
replacing it, select [None].
Translation Method [LBA]
Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical BlockAddressing
is enabled, 28-bit addressing of the hard drive is used without regard for
cylinders, heads, or sectors. Note that LBA Mode is necessary for drives
with greater than 504MB in storage capacity. Configuration options: [LBA]
[LARGE] [Normal] [Match Partition Table] [Manual]
Cylinders
This field configures the number of cylinders. Refer to your drive docu-
mentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE: To
make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type HDD]
and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual].
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Head
This field configures the number of read/write heads. Refer to your drive
documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE:
To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type
HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual].
Sector
This field configures the number of sectors per track. Refer to your drive
documentation to determine the correct value to enter into this field. NOTE:
To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to [User Type
HDD] and the Translation Method field must be set to [Manual].
CHS Capacity
This field shows the drive’s maximum CHS capacity calculated automati-
cally by the BIOS from the drive information you entered.
Maximum LBA Capacity
This field shows the drive’s maximum LBA capacity calculated automati-
cally by the BIOS from the drive information you entered.
Multi-Sector Transfers [Maximum]
This option automatically sets the number of sectors per block to the high-
est number supported by the drive. This field can also be configured manu-
ally. Note that when this field is automatically configured, the set value may
not always be the fastest value for the drive. Refer to the documentation that
came with your hard drive to determine the optimal value and set it manu-
ally. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to
[User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sec-
tors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] [32 Sectors] [Maximum]
SMART Monitoring [Disabled]
This allows the enabling or disabling of the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,
Analysis and Reporting Technology) system which utilizes internal hard
disk drive monitoring technology. This feature is normally disabled because
system resources used in this feature may decrease system performance.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
PIO Mode [4]
This option lets you set a PIO (Programmed Input/Output) mode for the
IDE device. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance.
Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]
Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled]
Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity
for compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capa-
bility. NOTE: To make changes to this field, the Type field must be set to
[User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [Disabled]
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Other options for “Type:” are:
[CD-ROM] - for IDE CD-ROM drives
[LS-120] - for LS-120 compatible floppy disk drives
[ZIP-100] - for ZIP-100 compatible disk drives
[MO] - for IDE magneto optical disk drives
[Other ATAPI Device] - for IDE devices not listed here
After using the legend keys to make your selections on this sub-menu, press
the <Esc> key to exit back to the Main menu. When the Main menu ap-
pears, you will notice that the drive size appear in the field for the hard disk
drive that you just configured.
4.3.2 Keyboard Features
Boot Up NumLock Status [On]
This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system
boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On]
Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [12/Sec]
This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes.
Options range from 6 to 30 characters per second. Configuration options:
[6/Sec] [8/Sec] [10/Sec] [12/Sec] [15/Sec] [20/Sec] [24/Sec] [30/Sec]
Keyboard Auto-Repeat Delay [1/4 Sec]
This field sets the time interval for displaying the first and second charac-
ters. Configuration options: [1/4 Sec] [1/2 Sec] [3/4 Sec] [1 Sec]
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Language [English]
This allows selection of the BIOS’displayed language. Currently only English is available.
Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]
These fields allow you to set the passwords. To set the password, highlight the appro-
priate field and press <Enter>. Type in a password and press <Enter>. You can type up
to eight alphanumeric characters. Symbols and other keys are ignored. To confirm the
password, type the password again and press the <Enter>. The password is now set to
[Enabled]. This password allows full access to the BIOS Setup menus. To clear the
password, highlight this field and press <Enter>. The same dialog box as above will
appear. Press <Enter> and the password will be set to [Disabled].
A Note about Passwords
The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify passwords in the Main menu. The pass-
words control access to the BIOS during system startup. The passwords are not case sen-
sitive. In other words, it makes no difference whether you enter a password using upper or
lowercase letters. The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:
a Supervisor password and a User password. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS
Setup program functions. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering
the BIOS Setup program and having full access to all configuration fields.
Forgot the Password?
If you forgot the password, you can clear the password by erasing the CMOS Real
Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is
powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: (1) Unplug
your computer, (2) Short the solder points, (3) Turn ON your computer, (4) Hold
down <Delete> during bootup and enter BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences.
CLRTC
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
Short solder points
to Clear CMOS
A7V133
A7V133 Clear RTC RAM
Halt On [All Errors]
This field determines which types of errors will cause the system to halt.
Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but
Disk] [All but Disk/Keyboard]
Installed Memory [XXX MB]
This display-only field displays the amount of conventional memory detected
by the system during bootup. You do not need to make changes to this field.
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