M266
Motherboard
User Manual
Version 1.0
Published January 2003
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Contents
1 Introduction .......................................................... 4
1.1 Package Contents .................................................................. 4
1.2 Specifications ......................................................................... 4
1.3 Motherboard Layout ............................................................... 6
1.4 I/O Panel .................................................................................. 7
2 Installation............................................................. 8
2.1 Pre-installation Precautions .................................................... 8
2.2 CPU Installation ....................................................................... 8
2.3 Installation of Heatsink and CPU fan ...................................... 9
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM).................................. 9
2.5 Expansion Slots ...................................................................... 10
2.6 Jumpers Setup ....................................................................... 10
2.7 Connectors ............................................................................. 11
3 BIOS Setup ............................................................. 14
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility .................................................................... 14
3.2 Main Menu............................................................................... 14
3.3 Legend Bar ............................................................................. 14
3.4 Standard CMOS Setup ........................................................... 15
3.5 Advanced CMOS Setup ......................................................... 18
3.6 Advanced Chipset Setup ....................................................... 19
3.7 Power Management Setup ..................................................... 20
3.8 PCI / Plug and Play Setup ....................................................... 21
3.9 Peripheral Setup ..................................................................... 22
3.10 Hardware Monitor Setup ........................................................ 23
3.11 Change Supervisor Password / Change User Password .... 23
3.12 Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings .............................. 23
3.13 Save Settings and Exit ........................................................... 23
3.14 Exit Without Saving ................................................................. 23
4 Support CD Information ...................................... 24
4.1 Running the Support CD ........................................................... 24
4.2 Drivers Menu ............................................................................ 24
4.3 Utilities Menu ............................................................................. 24
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Package Contents
M266 motherboard (Micro ATX form factor: "9.6 x 9.6 ")
M266 Quick Setup Guide
M266 Support CD
1 Cable for IDE devices (1 x ATA 66/100/133)
1 Cable for floppy drive (1 x ribbon cable)
I/O shield
1 COM port bracket with MR card
1.2 Specifications
Platform: Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6")
CPU: Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium 4® / Celeron® processor
Chipsets: North Bridge: VIA P4M266, FSB@400 MHz
South Bridge: Supports USB 2.0, ATA 133
Clock Generator: 100 MHz - 200MHz
Memory: 2 slots for DDR: DIMM1 and DIMM2 (PC1600/ PC2100),
Max. 2GB
2 slots for SDR: DIMM3 and DIMM4 (PC100/ PC133),
Max. 2GB
IDE: IDE1: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6
IDE2: ATA 133 / Ultra DMA Mode 6
Can connect up to 4 IDE devices
Floppy Port: Supports floppy disk drive
Audio: 2 channels AC’97 Audio
LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN
Hardware Monitor: CPU temperature sensing
Chassis temperature sensing
CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life
Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3V, Vcore
CPU fan tachometer
Chassis fan tachometer
PCI slots: 3 slots with PCI Specification 2.2
AGP slot: 1 universal AGP slot, supports 3.3v / 1.5v, 4X / 2X / 1X AGP
card
AMR slot: 1 slot, supports AMR modem card
USB 2.0: 4 default USB ports and a set of header for two additional
USB ports upgrade
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I/O Panel: PS/2: keyboard / mouse
RJ 45
4 rear default USB ports (USB 2.0)
1 VGA port
1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support
Audio Jack: Line Out/ Line In/ Microphone + Game port
BIOS: AMI BIOS
Supports “Plug and Play”
ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events
Supports jumperfree
SMBIOS 2.3.1 support
CPU frequency stepless control
(only for advanced users’ reference)
OS: Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP compliant
1. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically
shutdown and the power button on the chassis will be disabled.
Please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions
properly before you resume the system.
2. It is not recommended to perform over clocking. Frequencies
other than the recommended CPU bus frequency (400 MHz) may
cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.
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1 ATX power connector (ATXPWR1) 15 Speaker connector (SPEAKER 1)
2 CPU socket 16 South Bridge controller
3 CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN1) 17 Clear CMOS jumper (CLRCMOS1)
4 North Bridge controller 18 PCI slots
5 184-pin DDR DIMM slots (blue) 19 AUDIO CODEC
6 168-pin SDRAM DIMM slots (black) 20 Front panel audio connector (AUDIO1)
7 Primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) 21 LAN PHY
8 Secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black) 22 PS2_USB_PWR1 jumper
9 Chassis fan connector (CHA_FAN1) 23 Internal audio connector: AUX1 (white)
10 Floppy connector (FLOPPY1) 24 Internal audio connector: CD1 (black)
11 Flash Memory 25 Serial port connector (COM1)
12 System panel connector (PANEL1) 26 AMR slot
13 USB header (USB45) 27 AGP slot
14 Infrared module connector (IR1)
1.3 Motherboard Layout
VIA
Chipset
0 1 2 3
DDR DIMM1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
Accelerated Graphics Port
DDR DIMM2(64/72 bit, 184-pin module)
SDR DIMM1 (64 bit, 168-pin module)
SDR DIMM2 (64 bit, 168-pin module)
2MB
BIOS
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
24.4cm (9.6 in)
Super
I/O
AUDIO CODEC
LAN PHY
AUX1
Mic
In
GAME AUDIO1
CD1
USB01
LAN
USB23
Mic in
Line out
GAME AUDIO1
PARALLEL PORT
PS/2
PS/2
Mouse
Keyboard
VGA
VIA
South
Bridge
AUDIO1
Line
LIinne in
7
8
18 26 16 13 14 22 12
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19
20
23
24
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0 1 2 3
CMOS
Battery
IDE2
IDE1
CHA_FAN1
9
17
FLOPPY1
CLRCMOS1
PS2_USB_PWR1
SPEAKER1
HDLED RST
PLED PWRBTN
PANEL1
USB45
COM1
IR1
mPGA478B
AMR1
15
27
10
CPU_FAN1
ATX PWR1
25 1 2 3 4 5 6
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1.4 I/O Panel
1 Parallel port 6 Line Out (Lime)
2 RJ-45 port 7 USB 2.0 ports
3 Game port 8 VGA port
4 Microphone (Pink) 9 PS/2 keyboard port (Purple)
5 Line In (Light Blue) 10 PS/2 mouse port (Green)
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Chapter 2 Installation
M266 is a MicroATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6") motherboard. Before you install the
motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard
fits into it.
2.1 Pre-installation Precautions
1. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the
motherboard. Failure to do so may cause physical injuries to you and damages
to motherboard components. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket
before touching any component.
2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER
place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use
a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle
components.
3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.
4. Whenever you remove any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or
in the bag that comes with the component.
2.2 CPU Installation
Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 to 100 angle.
Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner
matches the base of the socket lever.
Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.
The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the
CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.
Step 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push
down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab
to indicate that it is locked.
Step 1 Step 2, 3 Step 4
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2.3 Installation of CPU Fan and Heatsink
Intel® Pentium 4® and Celeron® CPU requires larger heatsink and cooling fan.
Thermal grease between the CPU and the heatsink is also needed to improve heat
transfer. Make sure that the CPU and the heatsink are securely fastened and in good
contact with each other. For proper installation, please kindly refer to the instruction
manuals of vendors of CPU fan and heatsink.
2.4 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) has 168 pins
and DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM DIMM has 184 pins.
Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or
removing DIMMs or the system components.
The 168-pin SDRAM DIMM (black) and 184-pin DDR DIMM (blue) can be easily
distinguished by the fool-proof design.
Please do not use both 168-pin SDRAM DIMM and 184-pin DDR
DIMM at the same time. To optimize the compatibility, it is not
recommended to use two different models of the DIMMs at the
same time.
Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the slot.
Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining clip snap back in
place and the DIMM is properly seated.
168-pin RAM 184-pin RAM
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2.5 Expansion Slots
There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGP slot on M266 motherboard.
PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI
interface.
AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert AMR card with v.92 Modem functionality.
AGP slot: The AGP slot is used to install a graphics card. On M266 motherboard,
there is a special locking design on its AGP slot, which can securely
fasten the graphics card inserted.
Installing an expansion card
Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation of the
expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card.
Step 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
Step 3. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.
Step 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
Step 5. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.
Step 6. Replace the system cover.
2.6 Jumpers Setup
The illustration shows how jumpers are setup.
When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the
jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed
on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration
shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2
are “Short” when jumper cap is placed on
these 2 pins.
Jumper Setting Description
PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable
(see p.6 item 22) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2
+5V +5VSB or USB wake up events.
Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current.
1 2 2 3
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CLRCMOS Disconnect the power cord,
(see p.6 item 17) then short the solder points
to clear CMOS by using
metal material, e.g., a paper
clip.
2.7 Connectors
Connectors are NOT jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps over
these connectors.
Connector Figure Description
FDD connector
(33-pin FLOPPY1)
(see p.6 item 10)
Note: Match the red marking on the floppy ribbon cable with Pin1
Primary IDE connector (Blue) Secondary IDE connector (Black)
(39-pin IDE1) (39-pin IDE2)
(see p.6 item 7) (see p.6 item 8)
80-Pin ATA 100/133 cable
Note: To optimize compatibility and performance, please connect your hard disk
drive to the primary IDE connector (IDE1, blue) and CD-ROM to the
secondary IDE connector (IDE2, black).
USB header There are 4 default USB ports
(9-pin USB45) on M266 motherboard. If the
(see p.6 item 13) 4-USB ports on the rear panel
are not sufficient, a USB
header is available for attaching
2 additional USB ports.
Solder points
Pin1 FLOPPY1
Red marking
IDE1 PIN1 PIN1 IDE2
Connect to the motherboard Connect to the IDE devices
Blue Black
USB_PWR
USB_PWR
P+5
P-5
P+4
P-4
GND
GND
DUMMY
1
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Infrared module connector This connector supports an
(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting
(see p.6 item 14) and receiving infrared module.
Internal audio connectors These connectors allow you
(4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) to receive stereo audio input
(CD1: see p.6 item 24) from sound sources such as
(AUX1: see p.6 item 23) a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, TV
tuner card, or MPEG card.
Audio1 connector This is an interface for front
(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows
(see p.6 item 20) convenient connection and
control of audio devices.
System panel connector This connector accommo-
(9-pin PANEL1) dates several system front
(see p.6 item 12) panel functions.
Speaker1 connector This connector allows you to
(4-pin SPEAKER 1) attach to an external speaker.
(see p.6 item 15)
Chassis fan connector Connect the fan cable to the
(3-pin CHA_FAN1) connector matching the black
(see p.6 item 9) wire to the ground pin.
CPU fan connector Connect the fan cable to the
(3-pin CPU_FAN1) connector matching the black
(see p.6 item 3) wire to the ground pin.
DUMMY
GND
+5V
IRTX
IRRX
1
CD-R
GND
GND
CD-L
AUX-R
GND
GND
AUX-L
CD1
AUX1
GND
DUMMY
+5VA
BACKOUT-R
BACKOUT-L
AUD-OUT-L
AUD-OUT-R
MIC-POWER
MIC
1
GND
PWRBTN#
PLEDPLED+
DUMMY
RESET#
GND
HDLED+
HDLED-
1
+5V
DUMMY
DUMMY
SPEAKER
1
GND
+12V
CHA_FAN_SPEED
CPU_FAN_SPEED
GND
+12V
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ATX power connector Connect an ATX power
(20-pin ATXPWR1) supply to the connector.
(see p.6 item 1)
COM1 connector This connector supports a
(9-pin COM1) serial port module.
(see p.6 item 25)
CCTS#1
DDSR#1
DDTR#1
RRXD1
DDCD#1
TTXD1
GND
RRTS#1
RRI#1
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
3.1 BIOS Setup Utility
This section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup Utility. The
Flash Memory on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up
the computer, there is a chance for you to run the BIOS Setup. Press
Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, otherwise, POST
continues with its test routines.
If you wish to enter the BIOS Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
can also restart by turning the system off and then back on.
Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the
following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for refer
ence purpose only, and may not exactly match what you see
on your screen.
3.2 BIOS Setup Utility Main Menu
When you enter the BIOS Setup utility, the following screen appears:
The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. The
highlighted item is currently selected. Use arrow keys to move the highlight bar
to select items, then press
3.3 Legend Bar
At the bottom of all the Setup Screen is a legend bar. The following table lists the
keys in the legend bar with their corresponding functions:
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Navigation Key(s) Function Description
from the current menu
/ Moves cursor up or down between fields
/ Selects menu to the left or right
+ / - Increases or decreases values
3.4 Standard CMOS Setup
This menu lists out the basic information about your system.
System Date [Month/Day/Year]
Set the system date that you specify. Valid values for month, day, and year are
Month: [Jan to Dec], Day: [1 to 31], Year: [1980 to 2099). Use keys to move
between the Month, Day and Year fields.
System Time [Hour:Minute:Second]
Set the system to the time that you specify. Use keys to move between
the Hour, Minute and Second fields.
Floppy Drives
Use this to set the type of floppy drives installed.
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IDE Devices
Use this to configure IDE devices.
There are two IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) available in your system,
and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave).
Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.
Highlight “Primary IDE Master” then press
TYPE
It allows user to select the type of the IDE Drive. Below are the
configuration options. After making your selections on this sub-menu,
press
field will display the size for the hard disk drive that you configured.
[USER]: It allows user to manually enter the number of cylinders, heads,
and sectors per track for the drive.
[Auto]: Select [Auto] to automatically detect hard disk drive. If
auto-detection is successful, the BIOS Setup automatically fills in
the correct values for the remaining fields on this sub-menu. If the
auto-detection fails, it may due to that the hard disk is too old or too
new. If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system,
the BIOS Setup may detect incorrect parameters. In these cases,
select [User] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters.
Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure
you have the correct configuration information supplied by
the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the
system to fail to recognize the installed hard disk.
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[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives.
[ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (Accelerated Removable Media
Device), such as MO.
Cylinders
This is used to configure the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct value.
Heads
This is used to configure the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct values.
Write Pre-compensation
Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. Refer to the drive documentation to
determine the correct value.
Sectors
This is used to configure the number of sectors per track. Refer to the drive
documentation to determine the correct value.
Maximum Capacity
This field shows the drive’s maximum capacity as calculated by the BIOS
based on the drive information you entered.
LBA Mode
This allows user to select the LBA mode for a hard disk > 512 MB under DOS
and Windows; for Netware and UNIX user, select [Off] to disable the LBA
mode.
Block Mode
Set the block mode to [On] will enhance hard disk performance by reading or
writing more data during each transfer.
Fast Programmed I/O Modes
This allows user to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by
optimizing the hard disk timing.
32 Bit Transfer Mode
It allows user to enable 32-bit access to maximize the IDE hard disk data
transfer rate.
Ultra DMA Mode
Ultra DMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for
compatible IDE devices. Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability.
After entering the hard disk information into BIOS, use a
disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new
IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can
write or read data from the hard disk. Make sure to set
the partition of the Primary IDE hard disk drives to active.
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3.5 Advanced CMOS Setup
Quick Boot
This mode speeds up the boot-up routine by skipping memory retestings.
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: If this option is enabled, the screen will show
CPU and hardware information during Power-On-Self-Test (POST) routine.
Boot Up Num-Lock
This automatically activates the Numeric Lock function after boot up.
Boot to OS/2
This enables boot up to OS/2 operating system.
Password Check
Select the check point for “Password Check”. Configuration options: [Setup],
[Always]. If [Setup] option is selected, the “Password Check” is performed
before BIOS setup. If [Always] option is selected, the “Password Check” is
performed before both boot-up and BIOS setup.
Boot Device Priority
Use this to select the priority and order of the devices that your system searches
for an operating system at start-up time.
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3.6 Advanced Chipset Setup
Spread Spectrum
This field should always be “Disabled” for better system stability.
CPU Host Frequency
This allows you to set the front side bus frequency for the installed processor.
[Auto]
The motherboard detects the jumper setup and sets the CPU host frequency
automatically.
[Manual]
This allows user to set CPU host frequency manually. However, this is not
recommended unless user thoroughly knows the feature. Wrong setup may
cause problems during operation.
CPU Ratio Selection
Use this to set the multiple that times the frontside bus frequency must equal to
the core speed of the installed processor.
SDRAM Frequency
[Auto]
The motherboard detects the memory module(s) inserted and automatically
assigns appropriate frequency.
[other values]
This allows user to select the value as operating frequency.
AGP Mode
The default is 4X. You can also choose 1X or 2X for older version of
VGA cards.
AGP Aperture Size
It refers to a section of the PCI memory address range used for graphics
memory. We recommend that you leave this field at the default value unless
your AGP card requires other sizes.
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OnChip VGA Frame Buffer Size
Use this to set the size of the onchip VGA share memory.
Configuration options: [None], [8 MB], [16 MB], [32 MB].
CPU Read DRAM Fast Ready
The default is [Disabled]. Leave on the default value for better system stability.
Read Around Write
The default is [Disabled]. Leave on the default value for better system stability.
CPU R/W DRAM OWS
The default is [Disabled]. Leave on the default value for better system stability.
PCI Delay Transaction
Enable PCI Delay Transaction feature will free the PCI Bus when the CPU is
accessing 8-bit ISA cards. Disable this feature when using ISA cards that
are not PCI 2.1 compliant.
USB Controller
Use this to enable or disable the use of USB devices.
USB Device Legacy Support
Use this to enable or disable support to emulate legacy I/O devices such as
mouse, keyboard,... etc.
3.7 Power Management Setup
Suspend to RAM (S3)
This field allows you to select whether to auto-detect or disable the ACPI
Suspend-to-RAM feature. Select [Auto] will enable this feature if the system
supports it.
Repost Video on S3 Resume
This feature allows you to repost video on S3 resume.
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Restore on AC/Power Loss
This allows you to set the power state after an unexpected AC power loss. If
[Power Off] is selected, the AC power remains off when the power recovers.
If [Power On] is selected, the AC power resumes and the system starts to
boot up when the power recovers.
Ring-In Power On
Use this to enable or disable Ring-in signals to turn on the system from the
power-soft-off mode.
PME# Power On
Use this to enable or disable PCI PME# to turn on the system from the
power-soft-off mode.
Keyboard Power On
Use this to enable or disable keyboard to turn on the system from the
power-soft-off mode.
RTC Alarm Power On
Use this to enable or disable RTC(Real Time Clock) to power on the system. If
[Enable] is selected, you must fill the RTC Alarm Date / Hour / Minute / Second
sub-fields with the actual wake up time you desire.
3.8 PCI / Plug and Play Setup
PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks)
The default is 32. We recommend you to keep the default value unless your PCI
expansion cards’ specifications require other settings.
Primary Graphics Adapter
Select AGP or PCI as the primary graphics adapter.
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3.9 Peripheral Setup
OnBoard FDC
Use this to enable or disable floppy drive controller.
OnBoard Serial Port
Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial ports or disable serial ports.
Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4 /COM1], [2F8 / IRQ3 /
COM2], [3E8 / IRQ4 / COM3], [2E8 / IRQ3 / COM4].
OnBoard Infrared Port
This allows you to enable or disable the onboard infrared port feature. Select
[Auto] will enable this feature if the infrared module is installed.
OnBoard Parallel Port
Select Parallel Port address or disable Parallel Port. Configuration options:
[Auto], [Disabled], [378], [278].
Parallel Port Mode
Set the operation mode of the parallel port.
OnBoard Midi Port
Select address for Midi Port or disable Midi Port. Configuration options: [Disabled],
[330], [300], [290], [292].
Midi IRQ Select
Use this to select Midi IRQ. Configuration options: [5], [10], [11].
OnBoard Game Port
Select address for Game Port or disable Game Port. Configuration options:
[Disabled], [200h], [208h].
OnBoard IDE
To enable either the primary IDE channel or the secondary IDE channel, set to
[Disabled] will disable the both. Configuration options: [Disabled], [Primary],
[Secondary], [Both].
OnBoard LAN
Enable or disable onboard LAN feature.
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OnBoard AC’97 Audio
Enable or disable onboard AC’97 audio feature.
OnBoard MC’97 Modem
Enable or disable onboard MC’97 modem feature.
3.10 Hardware Monitor Setup
You can select “Hardware Monitor Setup” to check the status of the hardware on
your system. It allows you to monitor the parameters for CPU temperature, Motherboard
temperature, CPU fan speed, and critical voltage.
3.11 Change Supervisor Password / Change User Password
These two options allow you to specify the supervisor / user password. Valid
password can be a 1 to 6 alphanumeric characters combination.
3.12 Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings
When you select this option, it will pop up a dialog box that lets you install optimized
defaults for all appropriate items in the BIOS Setup Utility. Press
default values. The optimized default setting place demands on the system that may
be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the
memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install the optimized defaults
when your hardwaare does not support them.
3.13 Save Settings and Exit
Select this item and press
the BIOS Setup Utility.
3.14 Exit Without Saving
Select this item and press
changes.
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Chapter 4 Support CD Information
The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers
and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features.
4.1 Running The Support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD
automatically displays the Main Menu if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer.
If the Main Menu did not appear automatically, locate and double click on the file
SETUP.EXE from the BIN folder in the Support CD to display the menus.
4.2 Drivers Menu
The Drivers Menu shows the available devices drivers if the system detects
installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.
4.3 Utilities Menu
The Utilities Menu shows the applications software that the motherboard supports.
Click on a specific item then follow the installation wizard to install it.