6BXC

USER'S MANUAL

1. System power on by PS/2 Mouse: First, enable this function

in CMOS Setup, then you can power on the system by double
clicking the right or left button of your PS/2 Mouse.

2. System power on by Keyboard: If your ATX power supply

supports larger than 100~300 mA 5V Stand-By current
(dependent on the specification of keyboards), you can
power on your system by entering password from the
keyboard after setting the “Keyboard power on” password in
CMOS Setup.

3. Supports 3 steps ACPI LED.

4. Modem Ring-On. (COM A , B).

5. Wake-Up on LAN. (on JP7) (The ATX power supply supports

larger than 720 mA 5V Stand-By current)

*System/Power Fan, Clear CMOS, Internal Ring Pwr on and

Power connector function only for PCB Rev:1.9 use, please
reference page 10, 16~18.

For Intel Pentium II / CeleronTM Processor MAINBOARD

REV. 1.9 First Edition

R-19-01-081126

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The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions which may
appear in this document nor does it make a commitment to update the
information contained herein.

Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

Sound Blaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd in the

United States and certain other countries. Sound Blaster-LINK and SB-LINK are
trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd.

November 26, 1998 Taipei, Taiwan

I. Quick Installation Guide :

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CPU SPEED SETUP

The system bus speed is selectable between 66 / 100 MHz. The user can select
the system bus speed (SW1) and change the DIP SWITCH (SW2) selection to
set up the CPU speed for 233 - 633MHz processor.
Set System Bus Speed
SW1:
CPU AGP 1 2 3 4
100 MHz 66 MHz OFF OFF OFF OFF
133 MHz 89 MHz OFF OFF ON OFF
112 MHz 75 MHz OFF ON OFF OFF
66 MHz 66 MHz ON OFF OFF ON
75 MHz 75 MHz ON ON OFF ON
83 MHz 83 MHz ON OFF ON ON
The CPU speed MUST match with the frequency RATIO. It will cause
system hanging up if the frequency RATIO is higher than that of CPU.
SW2:
CLK RATIO 1 2 3 4
X3 ON OFF ON ON
X3.5 OFF OFF ON ON
X4 ON ON OFF ON
X4.5 OFF ON OFF ON
X5 ON OFF OFF ON
X5.5 OFF OFF OFF ON
X6 ON ON ON OFF
X6.5 OFF ON ON OFF
«Note: We don’ t recommend you to setup your system speed to 75, 83,
112 or 133MHz because these frequencies are not the standard
specifications for CPU, Chipset and most of the peripherals.
Whether your system can run under 75, 83, 112 or 133MHz
properly will depend on your hardware configurations: CPU,
SDRAM, Cards, etc.

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1. Pentium II /Celeron 233 / 66 MHz FSB

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX
4 3 2 1
OFF
SW 1
ON

PIIX4
4 3 2 1
OFF
SW 2
ON

2. Pentium II /Celeron 266 / 66 MHz FSB

4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
OFF OFF
SW1 SW2
ON ON

3. Pentium II /Celeron 300/Celeron 300A / 66 MHz FSB

4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
OFF OFF
SW1 SW2
ON ON

4. Pentium II /Celeron 333 / 66 MHz FSB

4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
OFF OFF
SW1 SW2
ON ON

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5. Pentium II /Celeron 366 / 66MHz FSB

4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
OFF OFF
SW1 SW2
ON ON
6. Pentium II /Celeron 400 / 66MHz FSB
4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
OFF
SW1 OFF
ON SW2
ON
7. Pentium II /Celeron 433 / 66MHz FSB
4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
OFF OFF
SW1 SW2
ON ON
8. Pentium II 350 / 100 MHz FSB

4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
OFF OFF
SW1 SW2
ON ON

9. Pentium II 400 / 100 MHz FSB

4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
OFF OFF
SW1 SW2
ON ON

10. Pentium II 450 / 100 MHz FSB

4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
OFF OFF
SW1 SW2
ON ON

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11. Pentium II 500 / 100 MHz FSB

4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
OFF OFF
SW1 SW2
ON ON

12. Pentium II 550 / 100 MHz FSB

4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
OFF OFF
SW1 SW2
ON ON

13. Pentium II 600 / 100 MHz FSB

4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
OFF OFF
SW1 SW2
ON ON

14. Pentium II 650 / 100 MHz FSB

4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1
OFF OFF
SW1 SW2
ON ON

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II. Jumper setting :

SPK : Speaker Connector

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX

Pin No. Function

1 VCC
PIIX4
2 NC
3 NC
4 Data

1 1
+ +

RST : Reset Switch

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX

Open:
Normal
operation
PIIX4

Short:
For Hardware
Reset System

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PW LED : Power LED Connector

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX

Pin Function
No.
1 LED
PIIX4 anode (+)
2 LED
cathode (-)

3 LED
cathode (-)

1 1

HD : IDE Hard Disk Active LED

Pin Function
No.
CPU
1 LED
anode (+)
2 LED
6BXC

Intel cathode (-)

440BX 3 LED
cathode (-)
4 LED
anode (+)

Pin Function
PIIX4 No.
1 LED
anode (+)
2 LED
cathode (-)

1
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IR : Infrared Connector (Optional)

CPU
6BXC

Intel
Pin Function
440BX No.

1 IR Data
Output
2 GND

PIIX4 3 IR Data
Input
4 NC

5 POWER (+)

GN : Green Function Switch

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX

Open:
Normal
operation
PIIX4

Short:
Entering
Green Mode.

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GD : Green LED

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX

PIN1:LED
PIIX4 Anode (+)

PIN2:LED
Cathode(-)

Soft POWER : Soft Power Connector

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX

Open:
Normal
operation
PIIX4

Short:
Power On/Off

1 1

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POWER1 : Power Connector (Only for PCB Rev:1.9 use)

CPU Pin Function

No.
3,5,7 GND
13,15-17
6BXC

Intel 4,6,19,20 VCC

+5V
440BX 10 +12V

12 -12V

18 -5V

8 Power
PIIX4 Good
9 5V SB
(Stand
by +5V)
14 PS-ON
(Soft
ON/OFF)

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PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard Connector

PS/2
MOUSE

CPU

PS/2
6BXC

Intel KEYBOARD

440BX

PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
Pin No. Function
1 Data
PIIX4 2 NC
3 GND
4 VCC(+5)
5 Clock
6 NC

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CPU FAN : CPU Cooling Fan Power Connector

CPU

1
6BXC

Intel
440BX

Pin No. Function

PIIX4
1 GND

2 +12V

3 SENSE

IDE1: For Primary IDE port

RED LINE

CPU 1
6BXC

Intel
440BX

PIIX4

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IDE2: For Secondary IDE port

RED LINE

1
CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX

PIIX4

FLOPPY : FLOPPY PORT

CPU

RED LINE
6BXC

Intel
440BX
1

PIIX4

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LPT PORT / COM A / COM B

LPT PORT
CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX
COM B COM A

PIIX4

JP1 : Keyboard Power On Selection

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX
JP1

1 2 3
Keyboard Power On
PIIX4
Default: Disable
1-2 Enable
2-3 Disable

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USB : USB Port

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX
Pin No. Function
1 USB V0
2 USB D0-
3 USB D0+
PIIX4 4 GND
5 USB V1
6 USB D1-
7 USB D1+
8 GND

J15: System After AC Back

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX
OPEN:
Soft Off

CLOSE:
Full On
PIIX4
Pin
No. Function
J15 Signal
1
2 GND

J15
1

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JP7: Wake On LAN

CPU
JP7
6BXC

Intel
440BX

Pin Function
PIIX4 No
.1 +5V SB
2 GND
3 Signal

JP7
1

JP8:SB-LINK Creative PCI Sound Card Support

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX
JP8
Pin Function
No
1 Signal
2 GND
PIIX4
3 NC
4 Signal
5 GND
6 Signal

JP8
1 2
4

5 6
SB-LINK

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JP10 : System Acceleration

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX

PIIX4
BAT1

1-2 Turbo:
For 100MHz Turbo and other
frequencies
1 1-2 Turbo 2-3 100MHz Normal:
2-3 100MHz Normal
Default: 2-3 100MHz Normal For 100MHz Normal

Power FAN : Power Fan Power Connector

(Only For PCB Rev:1.9 use)

CPU

1
6BXC

Intel
440BX

Pin No. Function

PIIX4
1 GND

2 +12V

3 SENSE

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System FAN : System Fan Power Connector

(Only For PCB Rev:1.9 use)

CPU
6BXC

Intel
1
440BX

Pin No. Function

PIIX4
1 GND

2 +12V

3 SENSE

JP11:CLEAR CMOS FUNCTION (Only For PCB Rev:1.9 use)

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX

PIIX4
BAT1

1
1-2 Short :Clear CMOS
2-3 Short :Normal
Default: 2-3 Short

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Internal Ring Power On FUNCTION

(Only For PCB Rev:1.9 use)

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX

PIIX4
BAT1

1
Pin No. Function
1 +5V SB
2 GND

BAT1 :BATTERY

CPU
6BXC

Intel
440BX

PIIX4
BAT1

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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III. Top Performance Test Setting:

The following performance data list is the testing results of some popular
benchmark testing programs.
Users have to modify the value for each item in chipset features as follow
for top performance setting.

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These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different
testing data values gotten by users. (Different Hardware & Software
configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.)
• CPU Pentium II processor
• DRAM 128 MB SDRAM (SEC KM48S8030BT-GH)
• CACHE SIZE 512 KB included in CPU
• DISPLAY GA-601 AGP Display Card (4MB SGRAM)
• STORAGE Onboard IDE (IBM DHEA-38451)
• O.S. Windows NT ™4.0
• DRIVER Display Driver at 1024 x 768 x 256 colors x 75Hz.
TRIONES Bus Master IDE Driver 3.70

Intel Pentium II
Processor
333MHz(66x5) 350MHz(100x3.5)
Winbench98
CPU mark32 864 947
FPU Winmark 1720 1810
Business Disk 1850 1900
Hi-End Disk 4590 4690
Business Graphics 185 204
Hi-End Graphics 207 232
Winstone98
Business 33.3 34.6
Hi-End 36.9 39.2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. PREFACE ...................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2. KEY FEATHERS............................................................................................ 1-1

1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST .................................................................................. 1-2

1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM......................................................................................... 1-3

1.5. INTRODUCE THE PENTIUM II PROCESSOR & AGP............................. 1-4

1.6. WHAT IS AGP?.............................................................................................. 1-6

2. SPECIFICATION

2.1. HARDWARE .................................................................................................. 2-1

2.2. SOFTWARE................................................................................................... 2-2

2.3. ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................ 2-2

3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION

3.1. UNPACKING.................................................................................................. 3-1

3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT ................................................................................. 3-2

3.3. QUICK REFERENCE FOR JUMPERS & CONNECTORS.......................... 3-3

3.4. DRAM INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 3-6

3.5. CPU SPEED SETUP ..................................................................................... 3-7

3.6. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS SRAM......................................................... 3-8

3.7. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION .................................................. 3-8

3.8. HARDWARE RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION................. 3-8

3.9. POWER LED CONNECTOR INSTALLATION ............................................. 3-8

3.10. IDE & ATAPI DEVICE INSTALLATION ...................................................... 3-8

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3.11. PERIPHERAL DEVICE INSTALLATION .................................................... 3-9

3.12. KEYBOARD & PS/2 MOUSE INSTALLATION........................................... 3-9

4. BIOS CONFIGURATION

4.1. ENTERING SETUP ....................................................................................... 4-1

4.2. CONTROL KEYS........................................................................................... 4-1

4.3. GETTING HELP............................................................................................. 4-2

4.3.1. Main Menu ..................................................................................... 4-2

4.3.2. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu....................... 4-2

4.4. THE MAIN MENU .......................................................................................... 4-2

4.5. STANDARD CMOS SETUP MENU .............................................................. 4-4

4.6. BIOS FEATURES SETUP............................................................................. 4-8

4.7. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP...................................................................... 4-12

4.8. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP................................................................. 4-15

4.9. PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION........................................................................ 4-19

4.10. LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS ............................................................................. 4-21

4.11. LOAD PERFORMANCE DEFAULTS ......................................................... 4-22

4.12. INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS................................................................... 4-23

4.13. SUPERVISOR/USER PASSWORD ........................................................... 4-28

4.14. IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION..................................................................... 4-29

4.15. SAVE & EXIT SETUP.................................................................................. 4-30

4.16. EXIT WITHOUT SAVING ............................................................................ 4-31

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. PREFACE
Welcome to use the 6BXC motherboard. It is a Pentium II / Celeron Processor
based PC / AT compatible system with AGP / PCI / ISA Bus, and has been
designed to be the fastest PC / AT system. There are some new features allow
you to operate the system with just the performance you want.
This manual also explains how to install the motherboard for operation, and how
to set up your CMOS CONFIGURATION with BIOS SETUP program.

1.2. KEY FEATURES

q Intel Pentium II / Celeron Processor based PC / AT compatible main board.

q Slot 1 supports Pentium II / Celeron processor running at 233-633 MHz.

q Intel 440BX chipset, Supports AGP / SDRAM / Ultra DMA/33 IDE / Keyboard
and PS/2 Mouse Power On / ACPI features.

q Supports 3xDIMMs using 3.3V SDRAM DIMM module.

q Supports 8 MB – 768 MB SDRAM memory on board.

q Supports ECC or Non-ECC type DRAM module.

q 1xAGP slot, 4xPCI Bus slots, 3xISA Bus slots.

q Supports 2 channels Ultra DMA/33 IDE ports for 4 IDE Devices.

q Supports 2xCOM (16550), 1xLPT (EPP / ECP), 1x1.44MB Floppy port.

q Supports 2xUSB ports, 1xPS/2 Mouse & 1xPS/2 Keyboard.

q Licensed AWARD BIOS, 2M bits FLASH ROM.

q 30.5 cm x 18 cm ATX SIZE form factor, 4 layers PCB.

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1.3. PERFORMANCE LIST

The following performance data list is the testing results of some popular
benchmark testing programs.
These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different
testing data values gotten by users. (Different Hardware & Software
configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.)

• CPU Pentium II processor

• DRAM 128 MB SDRAM (SEC KM48S8030BT-GH)
• CACHE SIZE 512 KB included in CPU
• DISPLAY GA-601 AGP Display Card (4MB SGRAM)
• STORAGE Onboard IDE (IBM DHEA-38451)
• O.S. Windows NT ™4.0
• DRIVER Display Driver at 1024 x 768 x 256 colors x 75Hz.
TRIONES Bus Master IDE Driver 3.70

Intel Pentium II
Processor
333MHz(66x5) 350MHz(100x3.5)
Winbench98
CPU mark32 864 947
FPU Winmark 1720 1810
Business Disk 1850 1900
Hi-End Disk 4590 4690
Business Graphics 185 204
Hi-End Graphics 207 232
Winstone98
Business 33.3 34.6
Hi-End 36.9 39.2

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14.318MHz
1.4. BLOCK DIAGRAM

SLOT 1
3.3V SDRAM
DIMM Sockets
Host Bus 66 / 66 /
100 MHz 100 MHz
INTEL
33MHz
AGP Bus 82443BX
66 /
66MHz CHIPSET 100 MHz
AGP

ICS 9148-26
33 MHz
Ultra DMA/33
IDE Ports
PCI Bus 33 MHz

PIIX4 48MHz

82371EB 14.318MHz
IDE Bus
CHIPSET 24MHz

USB Bus
ISA Bus 14.318MHz
COM Ports

I/O
CHIPSET LPT Port
ITE 8671
Floppy Port

Keyboard

PS/2 Mouse

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1.5. INTRODUCE THE Pentium II Processor & AGP

Figure 1:Retention Mechanism & attach Mount

Figure 2:OEM Pentium II Processor

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Figure 3:Heatsink / FAN & Heat sink support for OEM Pentium II Processor

Figure 4:Boxed Pentium II Processor & Heat sink support

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1.6 What is AGP?

The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) is a new port on the Host-To-PCI bridge
device that supports an AGP port. The main purpose of the AGP port is to
provide fast access to system memory.
The AGP port can be used either as fast PCI port (32-bits at 66MHz vs.32-Bits at
33MHz) or as an AGP port which supports 2x data-rate, a read queue, and side
band addressing. When the 2x-data rate is used the port can transmit data at
533MB/sec (66.6*2*4). The read-queue can be used to pipeline reads –
removing the effects of the reads-latency. Side band addressing can be used to
transmit the data address on a separate line in order to speed up the
transaction.

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2. SPECIFICATION

2.1. HARDWARE

• CPU − Pentium II/ Celeron processor 233 – 633 MHz.

− 242 pins 66 / 100MHz slot1 on board.

• SPEED − 66/100 MHz system speed.

− 66 MHz AGP bus speed. (2X mode 133MHz)
− 33 MHz PCI-Bus speed.
− 8 MHz AT bus speed.

• DRAM MEMORY − 3 banks 168 pins DIMM module sockets on board.

− Use 8 / 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 MB DIMM module
DRAM.
− 8 ~ 768MB SDRAM.
− Supports 3.3V SDRAM.
− Supports ECC or Non-ECC type DRAM.

• CACHE MEMORY − 32 KB L1 cache memory included in CPU.

− 256KB / 512 KB L2 cache memory included in CPU.
− Supports DIB speed mode for L2 Cache.

• I/O BUS SLOTS − 4 33MHz Master / Slave PCI-BUS.

− 3 8MHz 16 bits ISA BUS.
− 1 66MHz / 133MHz AGP bus.

• IDE PORTS − 2 Ultra DMA/33 Bus Master IDE channels onboard.

(Using IRQ14,15)
− Support Mode 3,4 IDE & ATAPI CD – ROM.

• I/O PORTS − Supports 2 16550 COM ports.

− Supports 1 EPP/ECP LPT port.
− Supports 1 1.44 / 2.88 MB Floppy port.
− Supports 2 USB ports.
− Supports PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard.

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− Suspend mode support.

• GREEN FUNCTION
− Green switch & ACPI LED support.
− IDE & Display power down support.
− Monitor all IRQ / DMA / Display / I/O events.
− 2M bits FLASH ROM.
• BIOS
− Supports Plug & Play, DMI Function.

• DIMENSION − ATX Form Factor, 4 layers PCB.

2.2. SOFTWARE
• DRIVER − INTEL Bus Master IDE Driver.
− Suspend to HD utility.
− INTEL Patch 95
• BIOS − Licensed AWARD BIOS.
− AT CMOS Setup, BIOS / Chipset Setup, Green
Setup, Hard Disk Utility included.
• O.S. − Operation with MS-DOS, Windows95,
Windows98,WINDOWS NT ™, OS/2, NOVELL and
SCO UNIX.

2.3. ENVIRONMENT
• Ambient Temp. − 0°C to +50°C (Operating).
• Relative Hum. − 0 to +85% (Operating).
• Altitude − 0 to 10,000 feet (Operating).
• Vibration − 0 to 1,000 Hz.
• Electricity − 4.9 V to 5.2 V. (Max. 20A current at 5V.)

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3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION

3.1. UNPACKING

The main board package should contain the following:

• The 6BXC main board.

• The Retention Mechanism & Attach Mount

• USER’ S MANUAL for main board.

• Cable set for IDE, Floppy devices.

• Diskette or CD for main board Utility.

The main board contains sensitive electric components, which can be easily
damaged by static electricity, so the main board should be left in its original
packing until it is installed.
Unpacking and installation should be done on a grounded anti-static mat. The
operator should be wearing an anti static wristband, grounded at the same point
as the anti-static mat.
Inspect the main board carton for obvious damage. Shipping and handling may
cause damage to your board. Be sure there are no shipping and handling
damages on the board before proceeding.
After opening the main board carton, extract the system board and place it only
on a grounded anti-static surface component side up. Again inspect the board
for damage. Press down on all of the socket IC's to make sure that they are
properly seated. Do this only on with the board placed on a firm flat surface.

M DO NOT APPLY POWER TO THE BOARD IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.

3.2. MAINBOARD LAYOUT

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PCB Rev:1.7
COM A COM B
USB PS/2
SLOT5 SLOT3 SLOT1 LPT
BIOS JP1

PCI 4 PCI 3 PCI 2 PCI 1 CPU

AGP
JP10
JP7

Intel
6BXC

ATX Power
440BX
JP8
SW 1
PWR FAN

BANK 0 DIMM 1
PIIX4 BAT1
BANK 1 DIMM 2
BANK 2 DIMM 3
SLOT6 SLOT4 SLOT2 J15
IDE 2 FLOPPY
JP9
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 IDE 1

SPK RST PWR HD IR GN SOFT GD SW 2

PWR

×Figure 3.1Ø

PCB Rev:1.9
COM A COM B
USB PS/2
SLOT5 SLOT3 SLOT1 LPT
BIOS JP1

PCI 4 PCI 3 PCI 2 PCI 1 CPU

RING PWR ON

AGP
JP10
JP7 CPU FAN

Intel
6BXC

440BX
JP8 SW 1
Clear CMOS

SYS FAN

PWR FAN

BANK 0 DIMM 1
PIIX4 BAT1
BANK 1 DIMM 2
BANK 2 DIMM 3
SLOT6 SLOT4 SLOT2 J15
IDE 2 ATX Power
JP9
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 IDE 1 FLOPPY

SPK RST PWR HD IR GN SOFT GD SW 2

PWR

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3.3. QUICK REFERENCE FOR JUMPERS & CONNECTORS

t I/O Ports Connector
USB USB port.
IDE 1 For Primary IDE port.
IDE 2 For Secondary IDE port.
PS/2 For PS/2 Keyboard port.
PS/2 For PS/2 Mouse port.
Floppy For Floppy port
COM B For Serial port2 (COM B).[Support Modem ring on.]
COM A For Serial port1 (COM A).[Support Modem ring on.]
LPT For LPT port.
ATX Power For ATX Power connector.

t Slot 1
For Pentium II Processor/Celeron installed

t CPU FAN : CPU cooling FAN Power Connector

Pin No. Function
1 GND.
2 +12V
3 SENSE

t Power FAN : Power FAN Power Connector

Pin No. Function
1 GND.
2 +12V
3 SENSE

t System FAN : System FAN Power Connector

Pin No. Function
1 GND.
2 +12V
3 SENSE

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t J15 : System After Ac Back

Open Soft Off
Short Full On

t JP1 : Keyboard Power On Selection

Pin No. Function
1-2 Enabled Keyboard power on.
2-3 Disabled Keyboard power on.(Default)

t JP10 : System Acceleration

1-2 short For 100MHz Turbo and other frequencies
2-3 short For 100MHz Normal (Default)

t JP7 : Wake on LAN Connector

Pin No. Function
1 +5VSB
2 GND
3 CTRL-Signal

t JP11 : CLEAR CMOS Function

Pin No. Function
1-2 short CLEAR CMOS Function
2-3 short Normal Operation.(Default)

t Internal Ring Power on

Pin No. Function
1 +5VSB
2 GND

t JP8 : For PCI Sound Card Connector

Pin No. Function
1 Signal
2 GND
3 NC
4 Signal
5 GND

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t IR: INFRARED Connector (OPTIONAL)
Pin No. Function
1 IR DATA OUTPUT
2 GND
3 IR DATA INPUT
4 NC
5 POWER¡ ¡ ] Ï
¡ ^

JP9 : 2*11PIN Jumper

GD PWR P+P−P− HD GN
1 1
JP9
1 1
RES SPKR

PWR: Soft Power Connector

Open: Normal Operation

Short: Power On/Off

RES: Reset Switch

Open: Normal Operation

Short: For Hardware Reset System

P+P−P−: Power LED

PIN 1 : anode (+)

1
PIN 2 : cathode (−)
PIN 3 : cathode (−)

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SPKR: Speaker Connector

+ −
PIN 1 : VCC (+)
1 PIN 2 : NC
PIN 3 : NC
PIN 4 : Data (−)

HD: IDE Hard Disk Active LED

1 PIN 1: LED anode (+)

PIN 2: LED cathode (−)

GN: Green Function Switch

Open : Normal operation

Short : Entering Green Mode

GD: Green LED

PIN 1 : LED anode (+)

1 PIN 2 : LED cathode (−)

3.4. DRAM INSTALLATION

The main board can be installed with 8 / 16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 MB 168 pins
DIMM module DRAM, and the DRAM speed must be 67~100 MHz for SDRAM
when system bus speed is set to 66MHz. When system bus speed is set to
100MHz, 100MHz SDRAM is required. The DRAM memory system on main
board consists of bank 0, 1& bank 2.
Since 168 pins DIMM module is 64 bits width, therefore 1 piece of DIMM
module may match a 64 bits system. The total memory size is 8 MB ~ 768MB
SDRAM. The DRAM installation position refer to Figure 3.1, and notice the Pin
1 of DIMM module must match with the Pin 1 of DIMM socket. Insert the DRAM
DIMM module into the DIMM socket at Vertical angle. If there is a wrong
direction of Pin 1, the DRAM DIMM module could not be inserted into socket

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completely.

3.5. CPU SPEED SETUP

The system bus speed can be set to 66 / 100MHz form the DIP SWITCH (SW1).
The user can change the DIP SWITCH (SW2) selection to set up the CPU
speed for different processors. The CPU speed must match with the frequency
RATIO and Front Side Bus (FSB) speed. It will cause system hanging up if the
frequency RATIO and FSB Speed do not match with the CPU.

DIP SWITCH (SW2) FREQ. EXT.CLK. AGP

RATIO MHz INT.CLK.
MHz CPU Type
1 2 3 4 (SW2) (SW1)

Pentium II 233 MHz

OFF OFF ON ON 3.5 66 66 233
(Celeron 233MHz)
Pentium II 266 MHz
ON ON OFF ON 4 66 66 266
(Celeron 266MHz)
Pentium II 300 MHz
OFF ON OFF ON 4.5 66 66 300
(Celeron 300MHz)
Pentium II 333 MHz
ON OFF OFF ON 5 66 66 333
(Celeron 333MHz)
Pentium II 366 MHz
OFF OFF OFF ON 5.5 66 66 366
(Celeron 366MHz)
Pentium II 400 MHz
ON ON ON OFF 6 66 66 400
(Celeron 400MHz)
Pentium II 433 MHz
OFF ON ON OFF 6.5 66 66 433
(Celeron 433MHz)

OFF OFF ON ON 3.5 100 66 350 Pentium II 350 MHz

ON ON OFF ON 4 100 66 400 Pentium II 400 MHz

OFF ON OFF ON 4.5 100 66 450 Pentium II 450 MHz

ON OFF OFF ON 5 100 66 500 Pentium II 500 MHz

OFF OFF OFF ON 5.5 100 66 550 Pentium II 550 MHz

ON ON ON OFF 6 100 66 600 Pentium II 600 MHz
OFF ON ON OFF 6.5 100 66 650 Pentium II 650 MHz

M The CPU is a sensitive electric component and it can be easily

damaged by static electricity, so users must keep it away from metal
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surface when the CPU is installed onto main board.

3.6. CMOS RTC & ISA CFG CMOS SRAM
There're RTC & CMOS SRAM on board; they have a power supply from
external battery to keep the DATA inviolate & effective. The RTC is a REAL-
TIME CLOCK device, which provides the DATE & TIME to system. The CMOS
SRAM is used for keeping the information of system configuration, so the
system can automatically boot OS every time. Since the lifetime of internal
battery is 5 years, the user can change a new Battery to replace old one after it
cannot work.
M Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
M Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
M Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’ s instructions.

3.7. SPEAKER CONNECTOR INSTALLATION

There is a speaker in AT system for sound purpose. The 4 - Pins connector

SPKR is used to connect speaker.
3.8. HARDWARE RESET SWITCH CONNECTOR INSTALLATION

The RESET switch on panel provides users with HARDWARE RESET function.
The system will do a cold start after the RESET switch is pushed and released
by user. The RESET switch is a 2 PIN connector and should be installed to RST
on main board.
3.9. POWER LED CONNECTOR INSTALLATION

System has Power LED lamp on the panel of case. The Power LED will light on
off or flash to indicate which step on the system. The connector should be
connected to PWR of main board in correct direction.
3.10. IDE & ATAPI DEVICE INSTALLATION

There are two-Enhanced PCI IDE ports (IDE1, IDE2) on board, which following
ATAPI standard SPEC. Any one IDE port can connected to two ATAPI devices
(IDE Hard Disk, CD-ROM & Tape Driver), so total four ATAPI devices can exist
in a system. The HD is the active LED port for ATAPI devices.
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3.11. PERIPHERAL DEVICE INSTALLATION

After the I/O device installation and jumpers setup, the main board can be
mounted into the case and fixed by screw. To complete the main board
installation, the peripheral device could be installed now. The basic system
needs a display interface card. If the PCI - Bus device is to be installed in the
system, any one of four PCI - Bus slots can be used.
3.12. KEYBOARD & PS/2 MOUSE INSTALLATION

The main board supports PS/2 Mouse (J2). The BIOS will auto detect whether
the PS/2 Mouse is installed or not & assign IRQ12 for PS/2 Mouse port if it is
installed. After installing the peripheral device, the user should check
everything again, and prepare to power-on the system.

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4. BIOS CONFIGURATION
Award's BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify the
basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed
CMOS SRAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned
off.
4.1. ENTERING SETUP
Power ON the computer and press <Del> immediately will allow you to enter
Setup. 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" bottom on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously
press <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Del> keys.
4.2. CONTROL KEYS
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item in the left hand
Right arrow Move to the item in the right hand
Esc key Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu -
Exit current page and return to Main Menu
PgUp key Increase the numeric value or make changes
PgDn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option
Page Setup Menu
F2 key Change color from total 16 colors
F3 key Reserved
F4 key Reserved
F5 key Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for
Option Page Setup Menu
F6 key Load the default CMOS value from BIOS default table, only
for Option Page Setup Menu
F7 key Load the default
F8 key Reserved
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F9 key Reserved
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
4.3. GETTING HELP
4.3.1. Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
4.3.2. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to
use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help
Window press <Esc>.

4.4. THE MAIN MENU

Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 4.1)
will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from nine setup
functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and
press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

Figure 4.1: Main Menu

• Standard CMOS setup
This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible
BIOS.
• BIOS features setup

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This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.

• Chipset features setup

This setup page includes all the items of chipset special features.
• Power management setup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.
• PNP/PCI configuration
This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA
resources.

• Load BIOS defaults

BIOS Defaults indicates the most appropriate value of the system
parameters that the system would be in safe configuration.

• Load Performance defaults

Performance Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters that
the system would be in the best performance configuration.

• Integrated peripherals
This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.
• Supervisor password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access
to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.
• User password
Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the
system.
• IDE HDD auto detection
Automatically configure hard disk parameters.
• Save & exit setup
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.
• Exit without saving
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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4.5. STANDARD CMOS SETUP MENU

The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu (Figure 4.2) are divided into 9
categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use
the arrows to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to
select the value you want in each item.

Figure 4.2: Standard CMOS Setup Menu

• Date
The date format is <day>, <month> <date> <year>.
day The day, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is
display-only
month The month, Jan. through Dec.
date The date, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)
year The year, from 1994 through 2079

• Time
The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated
base on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

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• Primary HDDs / Secondary HDDs

The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has
been installed in the computer. There are two types: auto type, and user
definable type. User type is user-definable; Auto type which will
automatically detect HDD type.
Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the
drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter
improper information for this category.
If you select User Type, related information will be asked to enter
to the following items. Enter the information directly from the
keyboard and press <Enter>. Such information should be
provided in the documentation form your hard disk vendor or
the system manufacturer.
CYLS. Number of cylinders
HEADS number of heads
PRECOMP write precomp
LANDZONE Landing zone
SECTORS number of sectors
If a hard disk has not been installed select NONE and press <Enter>.
• Drive A type / Drive B type
The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B
that has been installed in the computer.
None No floppy drive installed
360K, 5.25 in. 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.
1.2M, 5.25 in. 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte
capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).
720K, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity
1.44M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.
2.88M, 3.5 in. 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.

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• Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)

Disabled Normal Floppy Drive.

Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive.
Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

• Video
The category detects the type of adapter used for the primary
system monitor that must match your video display card and
monitor. Although secondary monitors are supported, you do
not have to select the type in setup.
EGA/VGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter/Video Graphics Array. For
EGA, VGA, SVGA, or PGA monitor adapters
CGA 40 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 40 column mode
CGA 80 Color Graphics Adapter, power up in 80 column mode
MONO Monochrome adapter, includes high resolution
monochrome adapters

• Halt on
The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is
detected during power up.

NO Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may
be detected
All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the
system will be stopped and you will be prompted
All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error;
it will stop for all other errors
All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will
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stop for all other errors

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk
error; it will stop for all other errors
• Memory
The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self
Test) of the BIOS.
Base Memory
The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or
conventional) memory installed in the system.
The value of the base memory is typically 512 K for systems with
512 K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640 K for systems
with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard.
Extended Memory
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present
during the POST.
This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's
memory address map.
Expanded Memory
Expanded Memory in memory defined by the
Lotus/Intel/Microsoft (LIM) standard as EMS.
Many standard DOS applications can not utilize memory above
640 K; the Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) swaps
memory, which not utilized by DOS with a section, or frame, so
these applications, can access all of the system memory.
Memory can be swapped by EMS is usually 64 K within 1 MB or
memory above 1 MB, depends on the chipset design.
Expanded memory device driver is required to use memory as
Expanded Memory.

Other Memory
This refers to the memory located in the 640 K to 1024 K address
space. This is memory that can be used for different applications.
DOS uses this area to load device drivers to keep as much base
memory free for application programs. Most use for this area is
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4.6. BIOS FEATURES SETUP

Figure 4.3: BIOS Features Setup

• Virus Warning
If it is set to enable, the category will flash on the screen when
there is any attempt to write to the boot sector or partition table
of the hard disk drive. The system will halt and the warning
message will appear in the mean time. You can run anti-virus
program to locate the problem.
Default value is Disabled.

Enabled Activate automatically when the system boots up causing a

warning message to appear when anything attempts to
access the boot sector or hard disk partition table
Disabled No warning message to appear when anything attempts to
access the boot sector or hard disk partition table
• CPU Internal Cache / External Cache
These two categories speed up memory access. However, it
depends on CPU / chipset design. The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enable cache

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Disabled Disable cache

• CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

The default value is Disabled.

Enabled Enable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking
Disabled Disable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking

• Quick Power On Self Test

This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on
the computer. If it is set to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some check
items during POST.

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Enable quick POST

Disabled Normal POST

• CPU Update Data

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Enable CPU Update Data
Disabled Normal CPU Update Data
• Boot From LAN First

The default value is Enabled.

Auto Enable Boot From LAN First Function
Enabled Enable Boot From LAN First Function
Disabled Disable Boot From LAN First Function

+You can set “Auto” or “Enabled” to boot from LAN first.

• Boot Sequence

This category determines which drive computer searches first for the disk
operating system (i.e., DOS). Default value is A, C, SCSI.
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X1, X2, X3 System will first search for X1 disk drive then X2 disk drive
and then X3 disk drive.

• Swap Floppy Drive

The default value is Disabled.
Enabled Floppy A & B will be swapped under DOS
Disabled Floppy A & B will be normal definition

• VGA Boot From

The default value is AGP.
AGP VGA Boot From AGP
PCI VGA Boot From PCI

• Boot Up Floppy Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80
tracks. 360 K type is 40 tracks 720 K, 1.2 M and 1.44 M are all 80 tracks.
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or
80 tracks. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720 K, 1.2 M or
1.44 M drive type as they are all 80 tracks
Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track
number. Note that there will not be any warning message if
the drive installed is 360 K

• Boot Up NumLock Status

The default value is On.
On Keypad is number keys
Off Keypad is arrow keys

• Typematic Rate Setting

The default value is Disabled.
Enabled Enable Keyboard Typematic rate setting.
Disabled Disable Keyboard Typematic rate setting.

• Typematic Rate (Chars / Sec)

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The default value is 6.

6-30 Set the maximum Typematic rate from 6 chars. Per second
to 30 chars. Per second.

• Typematic Delay (Msec)

The default value is 250.
250-1000 Set the time delay from first key to repeat the same key in
to computer.

• Security Option
This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup,
or just to Setup. The default value is Setup.
System The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page
will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the
prompt
Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if
the correct password is not entered at the prompt
M To disable security, select PASSWORD SETTING at Main Menu and
then you will be asked to enter password. Do not type anything and
just press <Enter>, it will disable security. Once the security is
disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup page freely.

• PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

The default value is Disabled.
Enabled For having Video Card on ISA Bus and VGA Card on PCI Bus.
Disabled For VGA Card only.

• Assign IRQ For VGA

The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Assign a specific IRQ for VGA
Disabled No IRQ is assigned for VGA

• OS Select For DRAM>64MB

The default value is Non-OS2.

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Non-OS2 Using non-OS2 operating system.

OS2 Using OS2 operating system and DRAM>64MB.

• HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

The default value is Disable.

Enable Enable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability
Disable Disable HDD S.M.A.R.T. Capability

• Report No FDD For WIN 95

The default value is No.

No Assign IRQ6 For FDD.
Yes FDD Detect IRQ6 Automatically.

• Video BIOS Shadow

It determines whether video BIOS is able to copy to RAM, however,
it is optional from chipset design. Video Shadow will increase
the video speed. The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Video shadow is enabled
Disabled Video shadow is disabled

4.7. CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP

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Figure 4.4: Chipset Features Setup

• EDO CASx# MA Wait State

The default value is 1
1 Set EDO CASx# MA Wait State to 1.
2 Set EDO CASx# MA Wait State to 2.

• EDO RASx# Wait State

The default value is 1
1 Set EDO RASx# Wait State to 1.
2 Set EDO RASx# Wait State to 2.

• SDRAM CAS latency Time

The default value is Auto
3 For 67 / 83 MHz SDRAM DIMM module.
2 For 100 MHz SDRAM DIMM module.
Auto CAS latency time will be set automatically if you have SPD
on SDRAM

• DRAM Data Integrity Mode

This value will depend on the DRAM type.

Non-ECC For 64bit standard type DIMM module.

ECC For 72bit ECC type DIMM module.

• System BIOS Cacheable

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Enable System BIOS Cacheable.

Disabled Disable System BIOS Cacheable.

• Video BIOS Cacheable

The default value is Enabled.

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Enabled Enable video BIOS Cacheable.

Disabled Disable video BIOS Cacheable.

• Video RAM Cacheable

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable this function.

Enabled Enable this function to get better VGA performance; while
some brands of VGA must be disabled this function
(e.g.ET4000W32P).

• 16 Bit I/O Recovery Time

The default value is 1.

1-4 Set 16 Bit I/O recovery time from 1 to 4.

NA None.

• Memory Hole At 15M-16M

The default value is Disabled.
Disabled Normal Setting.
Enabled Set Address=15~16MB remap to ISA BUS.

• Delayed Transaction
The default value is Disabled.
Disabled Normal operation.
Enabled For slow speed ISA device in system.

• Spread Spectrum
The default value is Disabled.
Disabled Disabled this function
0.5%(CNTR) Set Clock Spread Spectrum to 0.5% (CNTR)

* If you will install the Creative PCI Sound Card (ENSONIQ ES1370),
please set the “16 Bit I/O Recovery Time” to the “NA” and set the
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“Delayed Transaction” to the ‘’ Enabled”.

4.8. POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP

Figure 4.5: Power Management Setup
R These two items will show up when “Resume by Alarm” is enabled.

• Power Management
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enable Green function.
Disabled Disable Green function.

• PM Control by APM
The default value is Yes.

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Yes Enable software APM function.

No Disable software APM function.

• Video off Method

The default value is DPMS.

V/H SYNC+Blank BIOS will turn off V/H-SYNC when gets into Green
mode for Green monitor power saving.
Blank Screen BIOS will only black monitor when gets into Green
mode.
DPMS BIOS will use DPMS Standard to control VGA card.
(The Green type VGA card will turn off V/H-SYNC
automatically.)

• Suspend Mode
The default value is Disable.
Disabled Disable Suspend Mode.
1 min - 1 Hour Setup the timer to enter Suspend Mode.

• HDD Power Down

The default value is Disable.
Disable Disable HDD Power Down mode function.
1-15 mins. Enable HDD Power Down mode between 1 to 15 mins.

• VGA Active Monitor

The default value is Disabled.
Disabled Disable monitor VGA activity.
Enabled Enable monitor VGA activity.

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• Soft-off by PWR-BTTN

The default value is Instant-Off.

Instant-off Soft switch ON/OFF for POWER ON/OFF
Delay 4 Sec. Soft switch ON 4sec. for POWER OFF.

• System After AC Back

The default value is Soft-Off.

Memory This function depends on computer status
Soft-Off Set System Soft-Off Status.
Full-On Set System Full-On Status.

• CPUFAN Off In Suspend

The default value is Enabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Stop CPU FAN when entering Suspend mode.

• PME Event Wakeup

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable PME Event Wakeup.
Enabled Enable PME Event Wakeup.

• ModemRingOn / WakeOnLan

The default value is Enabled.

Disabled Disable these functions.
Enabled Enable these functions.

• Resume by Alarm

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The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.

If the “Resume by Alarm” is Enabled.

Date ( of Month) Alarm : 0~31
Time ( hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

• IRQ [3-7,9-15] , NMI

The default value is Enabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable monitor IRQ [3-7,9-15] for Green event.

• Primary IDE 0/1

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable monitor Primary IDE 0/1 for Green event.

• Secondary IDE 0/1

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable monitor Secondary IDE 0/1 for Green event.

• Floppy Disk

The default value is Enabled.

Disabled Disable this function.

Enabled Enable monitor Floppy Disk for Green event.

• Serial Port

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The default value is Enabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable monitor Serial Port for Green event.

• Parallel Port

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable this function.
Enabled Enable monitor Parallel Port for Green event.

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4.9. PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION

Figure 4.6: PCI Slot Configuration

\ This item will show up when “Used MEM base addr” has been set.
• PNP OS Installed
The default value is No.
Yes Enable PNP OS Installed function.
No Disable PNP OS Installed function.

• Resources Controlled by
The default value is Manual.

Manual User can set the PnP resource (I/O Address, IRQ & DMA
channels) used by legacy ISA DEVICE.
Auto BIOS automatically use these PnP rescuers.

• Reset Configuration Data

The default value is Disabled.

Disabled Disable this function.

Enabled Enable clear PnP information in ESCD.

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• IRQ (7,12,14,15) & IRQ (3,4,5,9,10,11,DMA(0,1,3,5,6,7) assigned to

The default value is "Legacy ISA" or "PCI/ISA PnP".

Legacy ISA The resource is used by Legacy ISA device.

PCI/ISA PnP The resource is used by PCI/ISA PnP device (PCI or ISA).

• Used MEM base addr.

The default value is N/A.

N/A Disable the MEM. block using.

C800 ~ DC00 Select the MEM. block starting address.

• Used MEM Length

The default value is 8K.

8K ~ 64K Select the MEM. block size.

• Assign IRQ For USB

The default value is Enabled.

Enabled Assign a specific IRQ for USB

Disabled No IRQ is assigned for USB

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4.10. LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS

Figure 4.7: Load BIOS Defaults

• Load BIOS Defaults

To load BIOS defaults value to CMOS SRAM, enter "Y". If not, enter
"N".

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4.11. LOAD PERFORMANCE DEFAULTS

Figure 4.8: Load PERFORMANCE Defaults

• Load PERFORMANCE Defaults

To load PERFORMANCE defaults value to CMOS SRAM, enter "Y".
If not, enter "N".

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4.12. INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

Figure 4.9: Integrated Peripherals

R This item will show up when “Keyboard Power On: Multikey” is selected.
• IDE HDD Block Mode
The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enable IDE HDD Block Mode
Disabled Disable IDE HDD Block Mode

• IDE Primary Master PIO (for onboard IDE 1st channel).

The default value is Auto.
Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing
mode.
Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.

• IDE Primary Slave PIO (for onboard IDE 1st channel).

The default value is Auto.

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing

mode.
Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.
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• IDE Secondary Master PIO (for onboard IDE 2nd channel).

The default value is Auto.

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing

mode.
Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.

• IDE Secondary Slave PIO (for onboard IDE 2nd channel).

The default value is Auto.

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing

mode.
Mode0~4 Manually set the IDE Accessing mode.

• IDE Primary Master UDMA.

The default value is Auto.

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing

mode.
Disabled Disable UDMA function.

• IDE Primary Slave UDMA.

The default value is Auto.

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing
mode.
Disabled Disable UDMA function.

• IDE Secondary Master UDMA.

The default value is Auto.

Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing

mode.
Disabled Disable UDMA function.

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• IDE Secondary Slave UDMA.

The default value is Auto.
Auto BIOS will automatically detect the IDE HDD Accessing
mode.
Disabled Disable UDMA function.

• On-Chip Primary PCI IDE

The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port.
Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.

• On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE

The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.

• USB Keyboard Support

The default value is Disabled.
Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support.
Disabled Disable USB Keyboard Support.

• Onboard FDC Controller

The default value is Enabled.
Enabled Enable onboard FDC port.
Disabled Disable onboard FDC port.

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• Onboard Serial Port 1

The default value is 3F8/IRQ4.
Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8.
2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8.
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.

• Onboard Serial Port 2

The default value is 2F8/IRQ3.
Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address.
3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8.
2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2F8.
3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3E8.
2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 2E8.
Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 2.

• Onboard Parallel port

The default value is 378/IRQ7.
378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7.
278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.
Disabled Disable onboard LPT port.
3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.

• Parallel Port Mode

The default value is SPP.
SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Printer Port.
EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.

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• PS/2 Mouse Power on

The default value is Disabled.
Disabled Disable PS/2 Mouse Power on .
DblClick Click twice on PS/2 mouse left/right button to Power on
system.

• Keyboard Power on
The default value is Disabled.
Disabled Disable Keyboard Power on .
Multikey Enter multikey combination to Power on system.
POWER Key If your keyboard have “POWER Key” button, you can
press the key to power on your system.
M You can power on your system by entering the keyboard power
on password. If your password consists of more than one
character, you have to press the ENTER key after entering the
password.

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4.13. SUPERVISOR / USER PASSWORD

When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center
of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

Figure 4.10: Password Setting

Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will clear the previously entered password from CMOS memory. You
will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press
<Enter>.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter
password. A message “PASSWORD DISABLED” will appear to confirm the
password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot
and you can enter Setup freely.
If you select System at Security Option in BIOS Features Setup Menu, you will
be prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time
you try to enter Setup Menu. If you select Setup at Security Option in BIOS
Features Setup Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup.

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4.14. IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

Figure 4.11: IDE HDD Auto Detection

Type "Y" will accept the H.D.D. parameter reported by BIOS.
Type "N" will keep the old H.D.D. parameter setup. If the hard disk cylinder
number is over 1024, then the user can select LBA mode or LARGER mode for
DOS partition larger than 528 MB.

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4.15. SAVE & EXIT SETUP

Figure 4.12: Save & Exit Setup

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS
SRAM. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

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4.16. EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

Figure 4.13: Exit Without Saving

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS SRAM.

Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

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FCC Compliance Statement:

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Per FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a)

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with limits for a Class B digital device ,
Responsible Party Name: G.B.T. INC.

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These

Address: 18305 Valley Blvd., Suite#A
LA Puent, CA 91744

limits are designed to provide reasonable

Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339

protection against harmful interference in

hereby declares that the product

Product Name: Mother Board

Model Number: GA-6BXC residential installations. This equipment

generates, uses, and can radiate radio
Conforms to the following specifications:

FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a),

Class B Digital Device
frequency energy, and if not installed and used
Supplementary Information:

in accordance with the instructions, may cause

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any inference received, including interference

harmful interference to radio communications.

that may cause undesired operation.

Representative Person's Name: ERIC LU

Eric Lu However, there is no guarantee that interference

Signature:

will not occur in a particular installation. If this

Date: May. 27, 1998

equipment does cause interference to radio or

television equipment 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
-Move the equipment away from the receiver
-Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the equipment not
expressly approve by the party responsible for compliance could void Your
authority to operate such equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected to
the following two conditions 1) this device may not cause harmful interference
and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

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Declaration of Conformity
We, Manufacturer/Importer
(full address)

G.B.T. Technology Träding GMbH

Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany

declare that the product

( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers)

Mother Board
GA-6BXC
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared)
in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive
EN 55011 Limits and methods of measurement EN 61000-3-2* Disturbances in supply systems caused
of radio disturbance characteristics of EN60555-2 by household appliances and similar
industrial, scientific and medical (ISM electrical equipment “Harmonics”
high frequency equipment

EN55013 Limits and methods of measurement EN61000-3-3* Disturbances in supply systems caused
of radio disturbance characteristics of EN60555-3 by household appliances and similar
broadcast receivers and associated electrical equipment “Voltage fluctuations”
equipment

EN 55014 Limits and methods of measurement EN 50081-1 Generic emission standard Part 1:
of radio disturbance characteristics of Residual, commercial and light industry
household electrical appliances,
portable tools and similar electrical EN 50082-1 Generic immunity standard Part 1:
apparatus Residual, commercial and light industry

EN 55015 Limits and methods of measurement EN 55081-2 Generic emission standard Part 2:
of radio disturbance characteristics of Industrial environment
fluorescent lamps and luminaries

EN 55020 Immunity from radio interference of EN 55082-2 Generic immunity standard Part 2:
broadcast receivers and associated Industrial environment
equipment

EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurement ENV 55104 Immunity requirements for household
of radio disturbance characteristics of appliances tools and similar apparatus
information technology equipment

DIN VDE 0855 Cabled distribution systems; Equipment EN 50091- 2 EMC requirements for uninterruptible
part 10 for receiving and/or distribution from power systems (UPS)
part 12 sound and television signals

CE marking (EC conformity marking)

The manufacturer also declares the conformity of above mentioned product

with the actual required safety standards in accordance with LVD 73/23 EEC

EN 60065 Safety requirements for mains operated EN 60950 Safety for information technology equipment
electronic and related apparatus for including electrical business equipment
household and similar general use

EN 60335 Safety of household and similar EN 50091-1 General and Safety requirements for
electrical appliances uninterruptible power systems (UPS)

Manufacturer/Importer
Signature : Rex Lin
(Stamp) Date : May. 27, 1998 Name : Rex Lin

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