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Entering the Setup Utility 

When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) 
routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After 
the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: 

Press DEL to enter SETUP 

Pressing the delete key 

 accesses the BIOS Setup Utility: 

AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY – VERSION  1.21.05  

(C) 2000  American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved 

Standard CMOS Setup 
Advanced Setup 
Power Management Setup 
PCI / Plug and Play Setup 
Load Optimal Settings 
Load Best Performance Settings 

 Features 

Setup 

  CPU PnP Setup 
 Hardware 

Monitor 

 Change 

Password 

 Exit 

Esc :  Quit 

↑

  

↓

  

→

   

←

 :  Select Item 

F10  :  Save & Exit Setup 

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type . . . 

BIOS Navigation Keys 

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below: 

Key Function 

Esc 

Exits the current menu 

←↑↓→

 

Scrolls through the items on a menu 

+/–/PU/PD 

Modifies the selected field's values 

F10 

Saves the current configuration and exits setup 

F1 

Displays a screen that describes all key functions 

F5 

Loads previously saved values to CMOS 

F6 

Loads a minimum configuration for troubleshooting. 

F7 

Loads an optimum set of values for peak performance 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for P4VXASD2+

Page 1: ...tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi tal device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to ra...

Page 2: ...ference causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada About the Manual The manual consists of the following Chapter 1 Introducing the Mainboard Describes features of the mainboard and provides a shipping checklist Go to page 1 Chapter 2 Installing the Mainboard Describes installation of mainboard ...

Page 3: ...s 7 Connecting Case Components 9 The Panel Connectors 10 Installing Hardware 12 Installing the Processor 12 Installing Memory Modules 15 Installing a Hard Disk Drive CD ROM 16 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive 18 Installing Add on Cards 18 Connecting Optional Devices 20 Connecting I O Devices 22 External Connector Color Coding 23 CHAPTER 3 24 Using BIOS 24 About the Setup Utility 24 The Standard ...

Page 4: ...ardware Monitor Page 34 Change Password 35 Exit 35 CHAPTER 4 錯誤 尚未定義書籤 Using the Mainboard Software 錯誤 尚未定義書籤 About the Software CD ROM 錯誤 尚未定義書籤 Auto installing under Windows 98 錯誤 尚未定義書籤 Running Setup 錯誤 尚未定義書籤 Manual Installation 錯誤 尚未定義書籤 Utility Software Reference 錯誤 尚未定義書籤 iv ...

Page 5: ...s compliant with UHCI 1 1 and EHCI 0 95 if the VT8233A CE SB it doesn t support USB2 0 and without LAN This mainboard has four 32 bit PCI slots one 4xAGP slot one CNR Communications and Networking Riser slot and an onboard 10BaseT 100BaseTX Network interface optional There is a full set of I O ports including two PS 2 ports for mouse and key board two serial ports one parallel port one MIDI game p...

Page 6: ... MB sec Additional key features include support for six USB ports an AC 97 link for audio and modem hardware monitoring and ACPI OnNow power management Memory The mainboard accommodates 2 DDR 2 SDR 168 pin 3 3V DIMM sockets with a total capacity of 1 GB system memory Supports DDR up to 333MHz enhanced memory bus AGP This mainboard includes a 4xAGP slot that provides four times the bandwidth of the...

Page 7: ...HCI and EHCI Host Controller Support PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification release 1 1 Legacy support for all downstream facing ports BIOS Firmware This mainboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to config ure many system features including the following Power management Wake up alarms CPU parameters and memory timing CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters...

Page 8: ...M Ma ai in nb bo oa ar rd d C Co om mp po on ne en nt ts s Note Any jumpers or connectors on your mainboard that cannot be found on the layout are for manufacturing test only 4 ...

Page 9: ...he edges Do not bend circuit boards Q Qu ui ic ck k G Gu ui id de e This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system with the mainboards The following table provides a reference for installing specific components Locating Mainboard Components Go to page 4 Installing the Mainboard in a Case Go to page 6 Setting Jumpers Go to page 6 Installing Case Components Go to page 9 Ins...

Page 10: ... appropriate 1 Place the mainboard over the mounting brackets Ensure that your case has an I O template that supports the I O ports and expansion slots on your mainboard C Ch he ec ck ki in ng g J Ju um mp pe er r S Se et tt ti in ng gs s This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the main board Setting Jumpers Use the mainboard jumpers to set system configuration option...

Page 11: ...s Pin 1 is labeled Jumper Settings Jumper Description Setting default JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper 1 2 Normal 2 3 Clear CMOS JBAT1 1 JP1A1 CPU Clock Short 1 2 100M Open 2 3 133M JP1A1 1 JP1B1 CPU Clock Short 2 3 100M Open 1 2 133M JP1B1 1 JP1 DRAM Voltage VCC Short 1 2 3V SDR Open 1 2 2 5V DDR JP1 7 ...

Page 12: ...mper Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your mainboard from operating To clear the CMOS memory discon nect all the power cables from the mainboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds JP1 DRAM Voltage VCC This jumper enables to select voltage o...

Page 13: ...se e C Co om mp po on ne en nt ts s After you have installed the mainboard into a case you can begin connecting the mainboard components Refer to the following 1 Connect the case power supply connector to CN5 2 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN 3 Connect the case cooling fan connector to SYSTEM_FAN 4 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1 PANEL2 header 5 Connect the ...

Page 14: ...2V 20 5V SPEAKER1 Internal speaker Pin Signal Name 1 SPKR 2 NC 3 GND 4 5V J12 Sleep Switch Pin Signal Name 1 EXTSMI 2 GND The Panel Connectors PANEL1 If there is a headphone jack or a microphone jack on the front panel connect the cables to the PANEL1 on the mainboard Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 MIC IN 2 GND 3 VCCM 4 5V AUDIO 5 LINE OUT R 6 LINE OUT R 7 NC 8 EMPTY 9 LINE OUT L 10 LINE OUT L ...

Page 15: ...RESET 6 POWER ON OFF 7 RESET 8 POWER ON OFF 9 NC 10 EMPTY HDD LED Pins 1 3 2 1 Reset Switch Pins 5 7 Power Switch Pins 6 8 SPD LED Pins 2 4 Empty Pin 10 10 9 N C Pin 9 J16 LAN LED Indicator This connector is attached to LAN device that needs a LED indicator Device Pins Link LED 1 2 ACT LED 3 4 LINK LED ACT LED 1 4 Note The plus sign indicates a pin which must be connected to a positive voltage 11 ...

Page 16: ...ling the Processor This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and sys tem bus frequency for the processor You may be able to change these settings by making changes to jumpers on the mainboard or changing the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend that you do not overclock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed Warning Overclock...

Page 17: ...instructions to install the Retention Module and CPU 1 Remove the existing retention module if applicable 2 Position the backplate against the underside of the mainboard secure the 4 screws firmly on the retention module Note Do not over tighten the screws 3 Install your CPU Pull up the lever away from the socket and lift up to 90 degree angle 13 ...

Page 18: ... on the retention module and snap the four reten tion legs of the cooling fan into place 8 Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in place 9 Connect the CPU Cool ing Fan power cable to the CPUFAN1 connec tor This completes the installation Note CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heatsink supplied The form and size of fan heatsink may also vary 14 ...

Page 19: ...ered DIMMs used by SDRAM Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the mainboard Handle the modules only by their edges Do not touch the components or metal parts Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules Note You must install at least one memory module in order to have the main board work properly either SDRAM or DDR SDRAM b...

Page 20: ...E devices is bundled with the main board If you want to install more than two IDE devices get a second IDE cable and you can add two more devices to the secondary IDE channel IDE devices have jumpers or switches that are used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE Refer to the IDE device user s manual When installing two IDE devices on one cable ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the ot...

Page 21: ... you have in stalled Installing a CD ROM DVD Drive 1 Install the CD ROM DVD drive into the drive cage in your system case 2 Plug the IDE cable into IDE1 A If you have already installed an HDD use the other connec tor on the IDE cable Note Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that they can only be installed correctly on the device connector If the connector is not keyed make sure that you m...

Page 22: ...ctly on the device connector If the connector is not keyed make sure that you match the pin 1 side of the cable connector with the pin 1 side of the device connec tor Each connector has the pin 1 side clearly marked The pin 1 side of each ribbon cable is always marked with a colored stripe on the cable 3 Plug the correct connector on the FDD cable for the 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch drive into the FDD c...

Page 23: ...card check the documentation for the card carefully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manually con figure the card before installation Follow these instructions to install an add on card 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use 2 Install the edge connector of the add on card into the expansion slot Ensure that the edge con nector ...

Page 24: ...ront of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB connectors USB1 and USB2 to connect the front mounted ports to the mainboard Pin Signal Name Function 1 VREG_FP_USBPWR0 Front Panel USB Power 2 VREG_FP_USBPWR0 Front Panel USB Power 3 USB_FP_P0 USB Port 0 Negative Signal 4 USB_FP_P1 USB Port 1 Negative Signal 5 USB_FP_P0 USB Port 0 Positive Signal 6 USB_FP_P1 USB Port 1 Positive Sign...

Page 25: ...und 3 Ring Wake up signal high active WOM1 Wake On Modem If you have installed a modem use the cable provided with the modem to plug into the mainboard WOM1 connector This enables the Wake On Modem WOM1 feature When your system is in a power saving mode any modem signal automatically resumes the system You must enable this item using the Power Management page of the Setup Utility See Chapter 3 for...

Page 26: ...SB ports to connect USB devices LPT1 Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communica tions devices COM1 2 Use the COM ports to connect serial devices such as mice or fax modems COM1 is identified by the system as COM1 3 COM2 is identified by the system as COM2 4 Game Port Use the game port to connect a joystick or a MIDI device Audio Ports Use the three audio ports to connect audio device...

Page 27: ...out Lime Digital monitor flat panel White IEEE 1394 Grey Microphone Pink MIDI game Gold Parallel Burgundy PS 2 compatible keyboard Purple PS 2 compatible mouse Green Serial Teal or Turquoise Speaker out subwoofer Orange Right to left speaker Brown USB Black Video out Yellow SCSI network telephone modem None This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS 23 ...

Page 28: ...rives diskette drives and peripherals Video display type and display options Password protection from unauthorized use Power management features The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs Be fore using the Setup Utility ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard...

Page 29: ...ement Setup PCI Plug and Play Setup Load Optimal Settings Load Best Performance Settings Features Setup CPU PnP Setup Hardware Monitor Change Password Exit Esc Quit Select Item F10 Save Exit Setup Time Date Hard Disk Type BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below Key Function Esc Exits the current menu Scrolls through the items on a menu PU PD Modifies the selected field s val...

Page 30: ...s basic information about your system AMIBIOS SETUP STANDARD CMOS SETUP C 2000 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Date mm dd yy Tue Sep 04 2001 Time hh mm ss 15 28 57 LBA Blk PIO 32Bit Type Size Cyln Head WPcom Sec Mode Mode Mode Mode Pri Master Auto Pri Slave Auto Sec Master Auto Sec Slave Auto Floppy Drive A Not Installed Floppy Drive B Not Installed Month Jan Dec ESC Exit Day 01 31 Sel...

Page 31: ...S 2 Mouse Support Enabled Password Check Setup Boot To OS 2 64MB No L1 Cache Enabled L2 Cache Enabled System BIOS Cacheable Enabled SDRAM Timing by SPD Disables SDRAM Frequency 200MHz SDRAM CAS Latency 2 5 SDRAM Bank Interleave Disabled AGP Mode 4X ESC Quit Select Item F1 Help PU PD Modify F5 Old Values Shift F2 Color F6 Load BIOS Defaults F7 Load Setup Defaults Quick Boot If you enable this item ...

Page 32: ...nternal L1 L2 cache memory System BIOS Cacheable If you enable this item a segment of the system BIOS will be copied to main memory for faster execution SDRAM Timing by SPD This item allows you to enable or disable the SDRAM timing defined by the Serial Presence Detect electrical SDRAM Frequency This item determines frequency of SDRAM memory SDRAM CAS Latency This item determines the operation of ...

Page 33: ...All Rights Reserved ACPI Aware O S Yes Power Management APM Enabled Video Power Down Mode Suspend Hard Disk Power Down Mode Standby Standby Time Out Minute Disabled Suspend Time Out Minute Disabled PowerOn by LAN Ring Disabled PowerOn by Onchip LAN Disabled PowerOn by KBC Disabled Wake up key Any key Wake up password N A Power On RTC Alarm Disabled RTC Alarm Date 15 RTC Alarm Hour 12 RTC Alarm Min...

Page 34: ...e system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature PowerOn by Onchip LAN The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume on LAN You must use an ATX power supply in order t...

Page 35: ...y F5 Old Values Shift F2 Color F6 Load BIOS Defaults F7 Load Setup Defaults Plug and Play Aware O S Enable this item if you are using an O S that supports Plug and Play such as Windows 95 or 98 Primary Graphics Adapter This item indicates if the primary graphics adapter uses the PCI or the AGP bus The default AGP setting still lets the onboard display work and allows the use of a second display ca...

Page 36: ...EATURES SETUP C 2000 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved OnBoard FDC Enabled OnBoard Serial PortA 3F8h COM1 OnBoard Serial PortB 2F8h COM2 Serial Port2 Mode Normal OnBoard Parallel Port 378h Parallel Port Mode SPP Parallel Port IRQ 7 Parallel Port DMA N A OnBoard Game Port 201h OnBoard MIDI Port 300 MIDI Port IRQ 10 OnBoard IDE Both OnBoard LAN Enabled OnBoard AC 97 Audio Enabled OnBoard M...

Page 37: ...he game port OnBoard MIDI Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard MIDI port and to assign a port address MIDI Port IRQ Use this item to assign IRQ 7 to the parallel port OnBoard IDE Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE channel OnBoard AC 97 Audio This item enables or disables the AC 97 audio chip OnBoard MC 97 Modem This item enables or disables the MC 97 modem chip USB C...

Page 38: ... voltage ratio and frequency of CPU installed in your system CPU Speed This item decides CPU speed installed in your system Hardware Monitor Page This page helps you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU The sys tem will automatically detect the type of installed CPU and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page AMIBIOS SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR C 2000 American Megatrends Inc ...

Page 39: ... be the second dialog box asking you to retype the password for confirmation Press Enter after you have retyped it correctly Then the password is required for the access to the Setup Utility or for it at start up depending on the setting of the Password Check item in Advanced Setup Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration an...

Page 40: ...or something similar These files may contain important information that is not included in this manual A Au ut to o i in ns st ta al ll li in ng g u un nd de er r W Wi in nd do ow ws s 9 98 8 M ME E 2 20 00 00 0 X XP P The Auto install CD ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and soft ware for your mainboard Note If the Auto install CD ROM does not work on your system you can still in s...

Page 41: ... Some software is installed in separate folders for different oper ating systems such as DOS WIN NT or WIN98 95 Always go to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using To install the software execute a file named SETUP EXE or INSTALL EXE by double clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen Exit The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window Application Tab Lists the...

Page 42: ... box next to the items you want to install The default options are recommended 4 Click Next run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the on screen instructions confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installat...

Page 43: ...o change at anytime without prior notice Please refer to the support CD for available software AWARD Flash Memory Utility This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the mainboard and lets you copy an updated version of the BIOS to the chip Proceed with caution when using this program If you erase the current BIOS and fail to write a new BIOS or write a new BIOS th...

Page 44: ... system To install the software run SETUP EXE from the following directory UTILITY CDGHOST ENG CDGHOST Recovery Genius The Recovery Genius software program is an innovative windows application system that protects your Hard Disk Drive from virus intrusion accidental deletions and from system corruption To install the Recovery Genius software program run SETUP EXE from the following directory UTILI...

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