355B0912P5BV3+Rev. C+System BoardUsers Manual
10Introduction11.2 Package ChecklistThe system board package contains the following items:þ The system boardþ A users manualþ Serial, mouse and print
112Hardware Installation2.1 System Board Layoutsquare denotes pin 1Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
122Hardware Installation2.2 System Memory2.3 DIP Switch and Jumper Settings of theProcessorsMake sure SW1 and JP5 are set correctly before applying po
132Hardware InstallationDIP Switch Settings for Intel ProcessorsIntel ProcessorsSW1: 1-690MHz -60MHz - 1.5x100MHz -66MHz - 1.5x120MHz -60MHz - 2x133MH
142Hardware InstallationDIP Switch Settings for IBM ProcessorsIBM ProcessorsSW1: 1-6 IBM Processors SW1: 1-66x86MX-PR200 -66MHz - 2.5x6x86MX-PR233 -75
152Hardware InstallationDIP Switch Settings for AMD ProcessorsAMD ProcessorsSW1: 1-6AMD Processors SW1: 1-6K6-200 -66MHz - 3xK6-233 -66MHz - 3.5xK6-26
162Hardware InstallationFrequency Ratio SW1: 4-61.5x / 3.5xFrequency Ratio SW1: 4-62x2.5x4x4.5x5x3x5.5xExternal System Bus Clock / Frequency Ratio - D
172Hardware InstallationFrequency Ratio Settings for IDT ProcessorsFrequency Ratio SW1: 4-63.5xFrequency Ratio SW1: 4-62x / 3.3x2.5x4x4.5x2.33x / 5x3x
182Hardware InstallationDIP Switch and Jumper Settings for Core VoltageVoltage JP5SW1: 7-102.8V*2.0V2.1V2.9V3.0V3.1VVoltage JP5 SW1: 7-102.2V2.3V2.4V2
192Hardware Installation2-3 On: Normal(default)1-2 On:Clear CMOS Data2.4 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS DataJumper JP1Clear CMOS DataIf, for some
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202Hardware Installation2.5 Jumper Settings for SDRAM Clock (DIMM)Jumper JP4SDRAM ClockJP4 is used to set theSDRAMs clock according tothe CPU clock
212Hardware Installation2.6 Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires ofthe Ports and Connectors2.6.1 Serial PortsThe built-in serial por ts are RS-232
222Hardware Installation2.6.2 PS/2 Mouse PortThe PS/2 mouse port is a 6-pin connector on the system board.Attach the 6-pin mouse port cable, which is
232Hardware Installation2.6.4 Floppy Disk Drive Controller1. Install the 34-pin headerconnector into the shroudedfloppy disk header (J11) onthe syste
242Hardware Installation2.6.6 Universal Serial Bus PortsThe system board is equipped with two headers, at locations J2 andJ3 on the system board, for
252Hardware InstallationConnecting the USB PortsAs an option, one card-edge bracket mounted with two USB portcables may be provided with the system bo
262Hardware Installation2.6.9 AGP Fan ConnectorThe system board is equipped with an AGP fan connector. If thesystem board is installed with an AGP ad
272Hardware Installation2.6.10 J13 (LEDs and Switches)SP-LED - ATX 5VSB Standby LEDThis LED will light when the 5VSB power is active.SP-SW - ATX Powe
282Hardware InstallationPin12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728Pin AssignmentSP-LED(ATX 5VSB Standby LED)SP-SW(ATX power switch)HD-LED(Prim
292Hardware Installation2.6.11 Power Supply ConnectorsThe pin assignment of the ATX power connector is shown below.Pin12345678910Function3.3V/14A3.3V
FCC and DOC Statement on Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
303Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1 The Basic Input/Output SystemThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes careof the basic level of co
313Award BIOS Setup UtilityDateThe date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displaysa day, from Sunday to Saturday.
323Award BIOS Setup UtilityDrive A and Drive BThese categories identify the types of floppy disk drives installed.None No floppy drive is installed360
333Award BIOS Setup UtilityMemoryThe base memory size, extended memory size and the other memorysize cannot be altered; your computer automatically de
343Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.2 BIOS Features SetupThe BIOS Features Setup allows you to configure your system forbasic operation. Some entries are
353Award BIOS Setup UtilityCPU Internal Cache and External CacheThese categories speed up the memory access. The default value isenabled. Enable the E
363Award BIOS Setup UtilityTypematic Rate SettingWhen disabled, continually holding down a key on your keyboard willcause the BIOS to report that the
373Award BIOS Setup UtilityHDD S.M.A.R.T. CapabilityThe system board supports SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis andReporting Technology) hard drives. S
383Award BIOS Setup UtilityThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identicalto this one.3.1.3 Chipset Features Set
393Award BIOS Setup UtilityCurrent CPU Temperature, Current CPU Fan Speed and CurrentAGP Fan SpeedThese fields show the current temperature of the pro
Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Introduction1.1 Features and Specifications...
403Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.4 Power Management SetupThe Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system tomost effectively save energy.
413Award BIOS Setup UtilityPM Control by APMYes An Advanced Power Management device will be activated toenhance the Max. Power Saving mode and stop th
423Award BIOS Setup UtilityHDD Power DownThis is user configurable only when the Power Management categoryis set to User Defined. When enabled and aft
433Award BIOS Setup UtilityDate (of Month)0 The system will power-on everyday according to the timeset in the Timer (hh:mm:ss) field.1-31 Select a d
443Award BIOS Setup UtilityResources Controlled ByThe Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automaticallyconfigure all of the boot and Plug a
453Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.8 Integrated PeripheralsThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this on
463Award BIOS Setup UtilityOnboard Primary PCI IDE and Onboard Secondary PCI IDEThese categories allow you to enable or disable the primary andseconda
473Award BIOS Setup UtilityAuto The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for you.Disabled The BIOS will not detect these categories.USB Control
483Award BIOS Setup UtilityIR Duplex ModeHalf Data is completely transmitted before receiving data.Full Transmits and receives data simultaneously.Use
493Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.9 Supervisor PasswordIf you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry,set a supervisors password
58585959606161525556Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares4.1 Desktop Management Interface...
503Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.11 IDE HDD Auto DetectionUse this option to detect the parameters for the hard disk drivesinstalled in your system. Th
513Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.12 Save & Exit SetupWhen all the changes have been made, highlight Save & Exit Setupand press <Enter>.
524Supported Softwares4.1 Desktop Management Interface (DMI)The system board comes with a DMI built into the BIOS. DMI, alongwith the appropriately n
534Supported Softwares4.1.2 Using the DMI UtilityThe four menus located on top of the DMI Configuration Utility screenare Edit DMI, Add DMI, Load DMI
544Supported SoftwaresAdd DMI1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Add DMI menu.2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to a
554Supported Softwares4.2 System Health Monitor UtilityThe system board comes with a System Health Monitor utilitycontained in the provided CD. This u
564Supported SoftwaresImportant:Once this utility is installed, the system will ignore the settings inthe System Health Monitor field of the Chipset
574Supported Softwares4. Install the VIA AGP driver.5. After installing these drivers, turn off your system. You may nowinstall other add-in cards and
58AIdentifying ProcessorsSXXXX/RSSR (voltage range)V for VRE voltage rangeS for Standard voltage rangeSXXXX/KLMK = V for VRE voltage range, S for Stan
59AIdentifying ProcessorsAMD-K6-233ANRK6 = Processor core233 = Performance ratingA = Package type: Type A = CPGAB = Operating voltage:N: 3.1V-3.3V (co
6Introduction11.1 Features and Specifications1.1.1 FeaturesChipset VIA Apollo 598MVP AGP system chipsetProcessorThe system board is equipped with a
60AIdentifying ProcessorsA.5 IDT ProcessorsC6-PSME200GAProductnameProcessor clock speed3.52Vcc (66MHz clock)ProcessorvoltageExternal system bus clock
61BSystem Error MessageWhen the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user tocorrect something, either a beep code will sound or a message willbe
62BSystem Error Messagesetting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct,either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter S
63CTroubleshootingC.1 Troubleshooting ChecklistThis chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problemsthat you may encounter with your perso
64CTroubleshootingThe picture seems to be constantly moving.1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitors verticalsync.2. Move away
65CTroubleshootingHard DriveHard disk failure.1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive hasbeen entered in the BIOS.2. If the system
66CTroubleshootingSerial PortThe serial device (modem, printer) doesnt output anything or isoutputting garbled characters.1. Make sure that the seria
71IntroductionLevel 2 Cache Memory 512KB or 1MB pipeline burst, direct map write-through cacheinstalled on the system board.Expansion SlotsThe system
8Introduction1 Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer Supports ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120, ZIP and SCSI sequentialboot-upIrDA Interfa
91IntroductionAutomatic Fan ControlWith the systems power switched on, the processors fan will rotateonly if the temperature of the processor is ove
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