BIW1A
series
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motherboard header to add in an infrared port. In addition, the motherboard
has two PCI-IDE channels and a floppy disk drive interface.
ACPI Ready -
APCI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) technology provides
for more energy saving functions for future operating systems supporting OS
Director Power Management (OSPM) functionality. With these features
implemented in the operating system, your system can be ready around the
clock while meeting all energy-saving standards.
Programmable Firmware -
The motherboard includes a 4MB Award BIOS that allows CPU
parameters to be set through the BIOS. The firmware BIOS includes a new,
easy-to-use interface that gives users more control over their system’ s
performance. The fully programmable firmware provides enhanced system
features and allows users to set power management, CPU and memory timing
levels, as well as LAN and modem wake-up alarms.
1.1 ABOUT THE MANUAL
The manual consist of the following chapters:
CH1. Motherboard features introduction – Introduce the features of
BIW1A
series
and the checklist of items that are shipped with the
package.
CH2. Setup guide – Let you learn how to install the motherboard and get
your system up and running.
CH3.
Award BIOS setup – Configure the BIOS of motherboard for optimum
performance.
CH4.
Software setup – Let you learn how to install the software drivers and
support programs that are provided with this motherboard.
