SY-5SSM V1.

1
SY-5SSM/5 V1.1
Super 7 
Motherboard
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Pentium ® Class CPU supported
SiS530 PCI/AGP Motherboard
Micro-ATX Form Factor
3D AGP & Audio On-board
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User's Guide
&
Technical Reference
SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC.

Declaration of Conformity
According to 47 CFR, Part 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules

Declaration No.: D920207 1999/3/6

The following designated product

EQUIPMENT: Main Board

MODEL NO.: SY-5SSM
which is the Class B digital device complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 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 interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

The product was tested with the following configuration:

Monitor: HITACHI/CM814U PS/2 Keyboard: DELL/GYUM90SK

PS/2 Mouse: GENIUS/FSUGMZFC USB Mouse: WINIC/ F4ZFDM-A50
Printer: HP/DS16XU225 Modem: ACEEX/IFAXDM1414
Speaker: JUSTER/SP-1000 Stereo Cassette Player: KOKA/ KW-247
Microphone: KOKA/ SR-M02 Joystick: MICROSOFT/ C3KMJI

This declaration is given for the manufacturer

SOYO COMPUTER INC.

No.21, Wu-Kung 5 Rd., Hsing Chuang City,
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The test was carried out by

SPORTON INTERNATIONAL INC.

6F, No. 106, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Sec. 1, His Chih,
Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C
SOYO ™ SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5 V1.1
About This Guide
This User's Guide is for assisting system manufacturers and end users in setting up and
installing the Motherboard. Information in this guide has been carefully checked for
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Table of Contents SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5 V1.1

Table of Contents
SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5 V1.1 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT ................. 1

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................... 1
1-1 KEY FEATURES ............................................................ 2
1-2 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD ............................... 5
1-3 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS......... 5
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE SETUP .................................................... 6
2-1 PREPARATIONS ......................................................6
2-2 UNPACKING THE MOTHERBOARD ........................7
2-3 INSTALLATION GUIDE.............................................8
CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY ................................................ 37
3-1 STANDARD CMOS SETUP ......................................... 39
3-2 BIOS FEATURES SETUP............................................ 42
3-3 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP..................................... 48
3-4 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ................................ 52
3-5 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP ........................... 58
3-6 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS ........................................... 61
3-7 LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS .............................................. 61
3-8 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS .................................... 62
3-9 SUPERVISOR PASSWORD ........................................ 67
3-10 USER PASSWORD...................................................... 68
3-11 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION ...................................... 69
CHAPTER 4 DRIVERS INSTALLATION ......................................... 70

CHAPTER 5 ONBOARD VGA AND AUDIO.................................... 79

CHAPTER 6 SIS VGA DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................ 80

CHAPTER 7 ESS ™AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION ................... 82

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SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5 V1.1 Motherboard Layout

for model 5SSM only
(1 MB Cache) featuring
two P.B. SRAM.
PS/2 KB PS/2 Mouse
Connector Connector
J1 2 4 6 8 10
JP30

Socket7
13 5 7 9
P.B. SRAM 246
USB 1 USB 2 64K X 64 SW1
ATX
13 5
Power IDE2 IDE1
PRT
COM 1 COM2 P.B. SRAM
64K X 64

1 CHAFAN

1 CPUFAN
8 7
VGA 5
6
4 3 SiS 530 1 1
2 1
JP32
Chipset FDD

Reset PWRBT ACPI LED HDD LED

JOYSTICK + Power
LINE-OUT LED
-
KEY
LOCK
LINE-IN
DIMM1 + +
- Speaker
MIC JACK DIMM2 +
1 - -
DIMM3
1 4 PCI Slot #1
CD IN1
CD IN2 JP5 3V
1 4 Lithium
PCI Slot #2 Battery
1 3
ESS 1938 SiS JP44 IR1
PCI Slot #3 1
5595 1 3
WOL
JP9 Header I/O Chip
®
(Slaving) PCI Slot #4 ITE 8661

ISA Slot #1 Flash BIOS

Back Panel SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5 V1.1 Platform

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Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION
The SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5 V1.1 AGP/PCI Motherboard is a high-
performance MICRO-ATX form-factor system board. SY-5SSM &
SY-5SSM/5 V1.1 use the SiS530 PCI Chipset technology and
support Pentium ® class processors. This Motherboard is fully
compatible with industry standards and adds many technical
enhancements.

1-1 KEY FEATURES

Ø Integrated 3D AGP accelerator supports UMA or non-UMA
(option)
Ø 3D PnP PCI Audio onboard
Ø 512KB/1 MB L2 cache on board
Ø Supports CPU voltage from 2.0V to 3.5V in 0.1V increment
Ø PC98, ACPI, Ultra DMA 33/66
Ø Power-on by modem or alarm
Ø Supports Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
Ø Supports power-off by hot-key
Ø 3 x 32-bit bus master PCI slots
Ø 1 x 32-bit bus slave PCI slot
Ø 2 x USB ports
Ø 1 x IrDA port
Ø Supports multiple-boot function
Ø Supports Pentium ® class CPU with host bus clock of 66/100
MHz
Ø Supports system memory up to 768MBytes

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SY-5SSM & SY-5SSM/5 V1.1 PLATFORM FEATURES

Board Size 4-layer PCB, 22x24.4cm(8.7”x9.6”), MICRO-ATX
Form Factor
Socket 7 Socket for Pentium ® class CPUs
with host bus frequency of 66/100MH; Supports:
Ø Intel Pentium ® Processors P54C/P55C (100-
233MHz)
Ø Cyrix 6x86 ™(PR166+-PR200+),
Cyrix 6x86 MX ™(PR166-PR266) and Cyrix M
II ™(300~433)
Ø AMD K5 ™ (PR100-PR166), and AMD K6 ™
(166-300)
and AMD K6 ™-2 (266~533)
and AMD K6-2+ 450
And AMD K6-III (400/450)
Ø IDT X86 CPU ™C6 (200/225)
IDT X86 CPU 2 (200/225/233/266/300)
Ø Rise mP6 PR266
Chipset SiS530 PCI/AGP Bus Chipset
3D AGP accelerator integrated
ATX Power 20-pin Male Connector
CPUFAN 3-pin CPU Cooling Fan Connector
CHAFAN 3-pin Chassis Cooling Fan Connector
Memory DIMM Bank (DIMM1 & DIMM2 & DIMM3)
Ø 168-pin Unbuffered SDRAM DIMM Module
Ø Supports 8~256MB DIMM in each Bank
Ø Supports ECC configuration
BIOS System BIOS built-in, Award BIOS
Ø APM, ACPI and "Plug-and-Play" function
Ø Supports multiple-boot function
PCI Slots 3 x 32-bit Bus Mastering Slots
1 x 32-bit Bus Slaving Slots
ISA Slots 1 x 16-bit ISA Slots
IDE1, IDE2 2 x 40-pin Bus Mastering E-IDE/ATAPI Ports
Ø IDE1: Primary IDE Device Connector
Ø IDE2: Secondary IDE Device Connector
Ø Supports Ultra DMA 33/66
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FDC 1 Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) Port
(Supports 1.2MB/1.44MB/2.88MB and LS120/3-
mode FDD)
COM2 1 x 9-pin RS-232 Serial Connector
IR1 5-pin Serial Infrared Device Connector
Keylock 5-pin KeyLock Connector
Reset 2-pin Reset Switch Connector
Speaker 4-pin PC Speaker Connector
ACPI_LED 2-pin ACPI LED Connector
HDD_LED 2-pin IDE Device LED Connector
PWRBT ATX Power On/Off Switch 2-pin Connector
J1 CPU Burst Mode Jumper
JP5 CMOS Clear Jumper
JP9 Enable/Disable Onboard Sound Function Jumpers
CD IN1,CD IN2
2 x CD Line-in 4-pin Connectors
JP30 CPU Voltage Selection Jumper
JP32 CPU Host Bus Frequency Jumpers
SW1 CPU Multiplier Jumpers
JP44 WOL (Wake-On-LAN) 3-pin Connector

BACK-PANEL FEATURES
PRT 1 x Onboard 25-pin Female Parallel Printer Port
COM1 1 x Onboard RS-232 Serial Port
PS/2 KB 1 x Onboard PS/2 Keyboard Connector
PS/2 Mouse 1 x Onboard PS/2 Mouse Connector
USB1, USB2 2 x Onboard USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connectors
VGA 1 x Onboard 15-pin VGA Port
JOYSTICK 1 x Onboard 15-pin Joystick Port
LINE-OUT 1 x Onboard Line-out Audio Stereo Jack
LINE-IN 1 x Onboard Line-in Audio Stereo Jack
MIC JACK 1 x Onboard Microphone Stereo Jack

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1-2 HANDLING THE MOTHERBOARD
To avoid damage to your Motherboard, follow these simple rules
while unpacking:
Ø Before handling the Motherboard, ground yourself by Touching
an unpainted portion of the system's metal chassis.
Ø Remove the Motherboard from its anti-static packaging. Hold
the Motherboard by the edges and avoid touching its
components.
Ø Check the Motherboard for damage. If any chip appears loose,
press carefully to seat it firmly in its socket.

Warning: Do not apply power if the Motherboard appears

damaged. If there is damage to the board, contact your
dealer immediately.

1-3 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE PRECAUTIONS

Make sure to ground yourself before handling the Motherboard or
other system components. Electrostatic discharge can easily
damage the components. Note that you must take special
precautions when handling the Motherboard in dry or air-conditioned
environment.

To protect your equipment from electrostatic discharge, take the

following precautions:
Ø Do not remove the anti-static packaging until you are ready to
install.
Ø Ground yourself before removing any system component from
its protective anti-static packaging. (To ground yourself, touch
the expansion slot covers or other unpainted portions of the
computer chassis.)
Ø Frequently ground yourself while working or use a grounding
strap.

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Chapter 2

HARDWARE SETUP
Congratulations on your purchase of SY-5SSM V1.1 or SY-5SSM/5
V1.1 Super 7  Motherboard. You are about to install and connect
your new Motherboard.

Note: Do not unpack the Motherboard from its protective

anti-static packaging until you have made the following
preparations.

2-1 Preparations
Gather and prepare all the following hardware equipment to
complete the installation successfully:
1. Pentium compatible processor with CPU cooling fan.
2. DIMM memory module
3. Computer case and chassis with adequate power supply unit
4. Monitor
5. Keyboard
6. Pointing Device (PS/2 mouse)
7. Speaker(s) (optional)
8. Disk Drives: HDD, CD-ROM, Floppy drive …
9. External Peripherals: Printer, Plotter, and Modem (optional)
10. Internal Peripherals: Modem and LAN cards (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions:
l Do I need to install a VGA card?
l Do I also need to install a sound card?
The answer is NO to both questions above, since, the SY-5SSM
V1.1 or SY-5SSM/5 V1.1 Motherboard already features one built-in
VGA port and three built-in audio-stereo ports (Line-out, Line-in,
Microphone).
Note: If you plan on using the onboard VGA and intend to install
only one DRAM memory module, then this single DRAM must be
installed starting with bank DIMM1.
l What kind of speaker can connect to "Line-out" port?
This Motherboard requires a speaker with built-in amplifier to
generate proper output sound volume.

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2-2 Unpacking the Motherboard
When unpacking the Motherboard, check for the following items:
Ø The SY-5SSM V1.1 or SY-5SSM/5 V1.1 SiS530 PCI/AGP
Motherboard
Ø This Quick Start Guide *
Ø The Installation CD-ROM *
Ø One IDE Device Flat Cable
Ø One Floppy Disk Drive Flat Cable
Ø One serial port flat cable with a 9-pin connector
* If your board comes with a driver disc and a paper manual, the Quick Start Guide and the
CD-ROM are not included in the package.

Warning: Do not unpack the Motherboard from its anti-

static packaging until you are ready to install it.

Like most electronic equipment, your Motherboard may be damaged

by electrostatic discharge. To avoid permanent damage to
components ground yourself while working by using a grounding
strap. Otherwise, ground yourself frequently by touching the
unpainted portion of the computer chassis to drain the static
charges.
Handle the Motherboard carefully, holding it by the edges.
You are now ready to start the installation.

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2-3 Installation Guide
We will now begin the installation of the Motherboard. Please follow
the step-by-step procedure designed to lead you to a complete and
correct installation.

Step 1. CPU Installation

Follow these instructions to install your Pentium ® class processor
correctly.
Locate the CPU socket labeled Socket 7 on your Motherboard and
note the distinctive pinhole arrangement.
Note the corresponding pinhole arrangement on the processor.

Blunt Edge Blunt Edge

CPU

Socket 7

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Follow these steps to install the CPU in the Socket 7:
1. Lift the socket handle up to a vertical position.
2. Align the blunt edge of the CPU with the matching pinhole edge
on the socket.
3. Seat the processor in the socket completely and without forcing.
4. Then close the socket handle to secure the CPU in place.

1 2

3 4

Step 2. CPU Fan Installation

Your Pentium ® processor kit comes with a cooling fan. Mount the fan
on the processor according to the instructions provided by the
manufacturer. The fan is a key component that will ensure system
stability. The fan prevents overheating, therefore prolonging the life
of your CPU.

Note: Remember to connect the fan to the appropriate power

source.

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Step 3. CPU Voltage Setting (JP30)

2 4 6 810

13 5 7 9
CPU Voltage

Please verify the correct voltage with your dealer before installation.
Use the following tables to set JP30 to the proper "Voltage Value",
according to the specifications marked on your CPU: This
Motherboard comes with pre-configured setting of CPU voltage.
However the voltage of your CPU maybe different with the default
setting.

l CPU VOLTAGE SETTING (JP30)

JP30 are the only jumpers that you need to set for your CPU voltage
on this Motherboard.
There are two kinds of CPU voltages currently on the market
depending on the CPU manufacturer:

Ø Single Voltage (CPU: P54C, AMD-K5, Cyrix 6x86, IDT X86

CPU C6/W2, IDT X86 CPU 2)
Ø Dual Voltage (CPU: P55C, AMD-K6, AMD-K6-2 ,AMD-K-2+,
AMD-K6-III, Cyrix 6x86L,Cyrix 6x86MX, Cyrix M II, Rise mP6)

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Those processors may come in various voltages on different
markets. Therefore, always make sure you know the type of the
CPU you are installing and adjust the settings on JP30 accordingly.

This Motherboard supports CPU voltages from 2.0 to 3.52V in 0.1V

increments. Use the following tables to set the CPU voltage jumpers
JP30 to match the voltage value of your CPU:

CPU Voltage Setting: JP30

Voltage Value 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10
single3.5V* open short short short short
single 3.3V open short short open short
dual 3.2V open short short open open
dual 3.1V open short open short short
dual 3.0V open short open short Open
dual 2.9V open short open open short
dual 2.8V open short open open open
dual 2.7V open open short short short
dual 2.6V open open short short open
dual 2.5V open open short open short
dual 2.4V open open short open open
dual 2.3V open open open short short
dual 2.2V open open open short open
dual 2.1V open open open open short
dual 2.0V short short short short open

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Voltage Settings for Various Processors
Processor Voltage Value: JP30
Voltage Setting
2 4 6 8 10
Intel P54C - 100 Vcore:3.3V
Intel P54C - 133 VI/O:3.3V
13 5 79

2 4 6 8 10
Intel P54C - 166 Vcore:3.52V
Intel P54C - 200 VI/O:3.52V
13 5 79

Intel P55C - 166 2 4 6 8 10

Vcore:2.8V
Intel P55C - 200
VI/O:3.3V
Intel P55C - 233 13 5 79

AMD K5 - PR100 2 4 6 8 10
Vcore:3.52V
AMD K5 - PR133
VI/O:3.52V
AMD K5 - PR166 13 5 79

2 4 6 8 10
AMD K6 166 Vcore:2.9V
AMD K6 200 VI/O:3.3V
13 5 79

2 4 6 8 10
Vcore:3.2V
AMD K6 233
VI/O:3.3V
13 5 79
AMD K6 266
AMD K6 300
AMD K6-2 266
AMD K6-2 300 2 4 6 8 10

AMD K6-2 333

Vcore:2.2V
AMD K6-2 350 13 5 79
VI/O:3.3V
AMD K6-2 366
AMD K6-2 380
AMD K6-2 400
AMD K6-2 533
AMD K6-2+ 450

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Voltage Settings for Various Processors (continued)
Processor Voltage Value: JP30
Voltage Setting

AMD K6-2 450 2 4 6 8 10

AMD K6-2 475
Vcore:2.2V
AMD K6-2 500
13 5 79 VI/O:3.3V
AMD K6-III 400
AMD K6-III 450
AMD K6-2 450
AMD K6-2 475 2 4 6 8 10
Vcore:2.4V
AMD K6-2 500
VI/O:3.3V
AMD K6-III 400 13 57 9
AMD K6-III 450

Cyrix 6x86(L) PR166+ The Cyrix 6x86(L) come in several

Cyrix 6x86(L) PR200+ versions with different voltages. Please
ask your dealer for the correct voltage.
Cyrix 6x86MX-PR166*
Cyrix 6x86MX-PR200*
Cyrix 6x86MX-PR233*
Cyrix 6x86MX-PR266* 2 4 6 8 10 Vcore:2.9V
Cyrix M II 300* VI/O:3.3V
Cyrix M II 333* 13 5 79
Cyrix M II 350*
Cyrix M II 366*
2 4 6 8 10
Cyrix MII 400 Vcore:2.2V
Cyrix MII 433 13 5 79
VI/O:3.3V

2 4 6 8 10
IDT X86 CPU C6/2-225*
Vcore:3.52V
IDT X86 CPU 2 -266*
VI/O:3.52V
IDT X86 CPU 2 -300* 13 5 79

2 4 6 8 10
IDT X86 CPU C6/2 -200* Vcore:3.3V
IDT X86 CPU C6/2 -233* VI/O:3.3V
13 5 79
* Set the proper CPU voltage according to the marking on the CPU.

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Voltage Settings for Various Processors (continued)
Processor Voltage Value: JP30
Voltage Setting

2 4 6 8 10
Vcore:2.8V
Rise mP6 PR266
VI/O:3.3V
13 5 79
* Set the proper CPU voltage according to the marking on the CPU.

Step 4. CPU Frequency Setting (SW1,JP32)

SW1
Frequency Multiplier
246

135

JP32
Host Bus Frequency
8 7
6 5
4 3
2 1
®

The SY-5SSM V1.1 or SY-5SSM/5 V1.1 Motherboard is designed to

support most Pentium ® class processors currently on the market.
Jumpers SW1 and JP32 are used to configure the Motherboard
frequency parameters to match the working frequency of your CPU.

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l CPU FREQUENCY & SDRAM frequency SETTING
(SW1,JP32)
Configure the SW1 jumpers to the settings that match your CPU
speed. Refer to the following tables to set the Frequency Multiplier
and Host Bus Frequency of your CPU:
Frequency Multiplier: SW1
Multiplier 1-2 3-4 5-6
1.5/3.5x open open open
2.0x short open open
2.5x short short open
3.0x open short open
4.0x short open short
4.5x short short short
5.0x open short short
5.5x open open short

Note: The multiplier settings listed apply to all common CPUs. The
IDT X86 CPU CPUs do not conform to the values listed here, refer
to the detailed CPU list that follows for more information.
Host Bus Frequency & SDRAM frequency: JP32
Host Bus
PCI SDRAM 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8
Frequency
66MHz 33MHz 66MHz open short short short
75MHz 30MHz 75MHz open short short open
55MHz short short short open
83MHz 33MHz
83MHz open short open short
90MHz 30MHz 90MHz short short short short
63.4MHz short short open short
95MHz 31.7MHz
95MHz open short open open
97MHz 32.3MHz 97MHz short open open open
100MHz 33MHz 100MHz open open short short
105MHz 35MHz 70MHz short open short short
75MHz short open short open
112MHz 37.5MHz
112MHz open open short open
82.6MHz short open open short
124MHz 31MHz
124MHz open open open short
88.9MHz short open open open
133MHz 33MHz
133MHz open open open open
Example: If the working frequency of your CPU is 133MHz, then
select Multiplier=2.0x and Host Bus Frequency=66Mhz accordingly.
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Please refer to the following table that gives you the correct
frequency settings for the specific brand and model of CPU you are
installing on this Motherboard.

Frequency Settings for Intel® Processors

Processor Bus PCI CPU Host Frequency
Frequency Setting Ratio Clock Clock Bus Setting:
JP32
Multiplier:
SW1

8 7 246
6 5
Intel P54C - P100 1.5 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Intel P54C - P133 2.0 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Intel P54C - P166 2.5 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Intel P54C - P200 3.0 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Intel P55C - P166 2.5 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Intel P55C - P200 3.0 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Intel P55C - P233 3.5 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
** Set the proper CPU frequency according to the marking on the CPU.

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Frequency Settings for AMD ™Processors
Processor Frequency
Bus PCI CPU Host Bus
Frequency Setting Ratio Clock Clock Setting: JP32
Multiplier:
SW1

8 7 246
6 5
AMD K5 - PR100 1.5 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K5 - PR133 2.0 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K5 - PR166 2.5 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6 - 166 2.5 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6 - 200 3.0 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6 - 233 3.5 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6 - 266 4.0 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6 - 300 4.5 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6-2 266 4.0 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1
135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6-2 300 4.5 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6-2 300 3.0 x 100MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1
135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6-2 333 5.0 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
** Set the proper CPU frequency according to the marking on the CPU.
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Frequency Settings for AMD ™Processors (Continued)
Processor Frequency
Bus PCI CPU Host Bus
Frequency Setting Ratio Clock Clock Setting: JP32
Multiplier:
SW1

8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6-2 333 3.5 x 95MHz 31.7MHz 4 3
2 1
135
8 7 246
AMD K6-2 350 3.5 x 100MHz 33MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6-2 366 5.5 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
AMD K6-2 380 4.0 x 95MHz 31.7 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
246
8 7
AMD K6-2 400 4.0 x 100MHz 33MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6-2 450 4.5 x 100MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
AMD K6-2 475 5.0 x 95MHz 31.7MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
AMD K6-2 500 5.0 x 100MHz 33MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6-2 533 5.5 x 97MHz 32.3MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
AMD K6-2+ 450 4.5 x 100MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
AMD K6-III 400 4.0 x 100MHz 33MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
AMD K6-III 450 4.5 x 100MHz 33MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
** Set the proper CPU frequency according to the marking on the CPU.
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Frequency Settings for Cyrix ™Processors
Processor CPU Host Frequency
Bus PCI
Frequency Setting Ratio Clock Clock Bus Setting: Multiplier:
JP32 SW1

8 7 246
Cyrix 6x86 - PR166+ 2.0 x 66MHz 33MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
Cyrix 6x86 - PR200+ 2.0 x 75MHz 30MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Cyrix MX - PR166** 2.0 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Cyrix MX - PR200** 2.5 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Cyrix MX - PR200** 2.0 x 75MHz 30MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Cyrix MX - PR233** 2.5 x 75MHz 30MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Cyrix MX - PR266** 2.5 x 83MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Cyrix M II - 300** 3.5 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Cyrix M II - 300** 3.0 x 75MHz 30MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Cyrix M II - 333** 4.0 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Cyrix M II - 333** 3.5 x 75MHz 30MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
Cyrix M II - 333** 3.0 x 83MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135

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Frequency Settings for Cyrix ™Processors (Continued)
Processor Bus PCI CPU Host Bus Frequency
Frequency Setting Ratio Clock Clock Setting: JP32 Multiplier:
SW1

8 7 246
Cyrix M II - 350** 3.0 x 90MHz 30MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
246
8 7
Cyrix M II - 366** 2.5 x 100MHz 33MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
Cyrix M II – 400** 3.0 x 95MHz 33MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
Cyrix M II – 433** 3.5 x 90MHz 30MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 1 35
8 7 246
Cyrix M II – 433** 3.0 x 100MHz 33MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
** Set the proper CPU frequency according to the marking on the CPU.
Over specification is not guaranteed.

Frequency Settings for IDT ™Processors

Processor Frequency
Bus PCI CPU Host Bus
Frequency Setting Ratio Clock Clock Setting: JP32
Multiplier:
SW1

8 7 246
IDT X86 CPU C6/2-200 6 5
3.0 x 66MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
IDT X86 CPU C6/2-225 3.0 x 75MHz 30MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
6 5
IDT X86 CPU 2-233 3.5 x 66MHz 30MHz 4 3
2 1 135
8 7 246
IDT X86 CPU 2-266 6 5
2.33 x 100MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135

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Frequency Settings for IDT ™Processors
Processor Frequency
Bus PCI CPU Host Bus
Frequency Setting Ratio Clock Clock Setting: JP32
Multiplier:
SW1

8 7 246
6 5
IDT X86 CPU 2-300 2.5 x 100MHz 33MHz 4 3
2 1 135
** Set the proper CPU frequency according to the marking on the CPU.

Frequency Settings for Rise ™Processors

Processor Frequency
Bus PCI CPU Host Bus
Frequency Setting Ratio Clock Clock Setting: JP32
Multiplier:
SW1

8 7 246
Rise mP6 PR266 3.0 x 66MHz 33MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
8 246
7
Rise mP6 PR266 2.0 x 100MHz 33MHz 6 5
4 3
2 1 135
** Set the proper CPU frequency according to the marking on the CPU.

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Step 5. DRAM Module Installation

This Motherboard supports three DIMM banks from 8 to 256 MB
with no other restrictions on memory configurations. You can install
the memory in any combination without having to rely on a memory
configuration table. Memory configuration is therefore "table-free" in
any memory bank.

DIMM1
DIMM2

DIMM3

This Motherboard supports SDRAM memory modules.

Note: If you plan on using the onboard VGA and intend to install
only one DRAM memory module, then this single DRAM must be
installed starting with bank DIMM1.

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l MEMORY CONFIGURATION
This Motherboard features 3 x DIMM Banks for 168-pin 3.3V
unbuffered DIMM modules

Your board comes with three DIMM sockets, providing support for
up to 768MB of main memory using DIMM modules from 8MB to
256MB. For 66MHz host bus CPUs use 12ns or faster DIMM
modules; for 83MHz or faster host bus CPUs use 8ns modules.

Memory configuration Table

MEMORY DIMM Banks
CONFIGURATION DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3
RAM Type SDRAM SDRAM SDRAM
Single RAM 8/16/32/64/128/ 8/16/32/64/128/ 8/16/32/64/128/
Module Size (MB) 256 256 256

Step 6. IDE Device Installation (HDD, CD-ROM)

This Motherboard offers two primary and secondary IDE device
connectors (IDE1, IDE2.) It can support up to four high-speed HDD
or CD-ROM drives.
Connect one side of the 40-pin flat cable to the IDE device (HDD or
CD-ROM) and plug the other end to the primary (IDE1) or secondary
(IDE2) directionally keyed IDE connector on the Motherboard.
This Motherboard can support up to four HDDs.
Note: This motherboard supports Ultra DMA 33 and Ultra
DMA66 hard drives. Ultra ATA/66 hard drive requires a special
40-pin, 80-conductor cable.

Step 7. Floppy Drive Installation

The system supports 5 possible floppy drive types: 720 KB, 1.2 MB,
1.44 MB, 2.88 MB, and LS-120. In addition, this Motherboard
supports a 3-mode (720KB/1.25MB/1.44MB) floppy commonly used
in Japan.

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Connect one side of the 34-pin flat cable to the floppy drive and plug
the other end to the floppy drive connector on the Motherboard.
This Motherboard can support up to 2 floppy drives.

Step 8. Front Panel Connections

+
Reset Power
_ LED

PWRBT Keylock

_
ACPI LED
Speaker
HDD LED +

Plug the computer case's front panel devices to the corresponding

connectors on the Motherboard.

1. Power LED & KeyLock

Plug the Power LED cable into the 5-pin Keylock connector.
Some systems may feature a KeyLock function with a front panel
switch for enabling or disabling the keyboard. Connect the KeyLock
switch to the 5-pin Keylock connector on the Motherboard.
Please install according to the following pin assignment: pin 1,3 are
for Power LED and pin 4,5 are for Keylock.

2. Reset
Plug the Reset push-button cable into the 2-pin Reset connector on
the Motherboard. Pushing the Reset button on the front panel will

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cause the system to restart the boot-up sequence.

3. Speaker
Attach the 4-pin PC speaker cable from the case to the Speaker
connector on the Motherboard.

4. ACPI/APM LED
Connecting the 2-pin ACPI LED cable to the corresponding
ACPI/APM connector on the motherboard.
In full power on state, this LED will be always turned on.
In low power (suspend) state, this LED will be blinking.

5. IDE LED
Attach the 2-pin IDE device LED cable to the corresponding IDE
LED connector on the Motherboard. This will cause the LED to
lighten when an IDE (HDD, CD-ROM) device is active.

6. ATX Power On/Off Switch

Attach the 2-pin momentary type switch to the PWRBT connector for
turning On or Off your ATX power supply.

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Step 9. Back Panel Connections
All external devices such as the keyboard, printer, PS/2 mouse,
modem, USB, monitor, joystick and audio devices (speakers/
headphones, microphone and CD/cassette player) can be plugged
directly onto the Motherboard back panel.
Only after you have fixed and locked the Motherboard to the
computer case can you start connecting the external peripheral
devices.

When connecting an external device, use the following figure to

locate and identify which back panel connector to plug the device to.

PRT JOYSTICK
PS/2 Mouse
Connector USB2
PS/2 KB
Connector
USB1 COM1 VGA LINE-IN
LINE-OUT MIC JACK

1. Onboard Serial Port COM1

External peripherals that use serial transmission scheme include:
- serial mouse,

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- and modem.
Plug the serial device cables directly into the COM1 9-pin male
connector located at the rear panel of the Motherboard.

2. Parallel Port PRT

This parallel port is used to connect the printer or other parallel
devices.
Plug the parallel device cable into the 25-pin female connector
located at the rear panel of the Motherboard.

3. PS/2 Keyboard
Plug the keyboard jack directly into the 6-pin female PS/2 keyboard
connector located at the rear panel of the Motherboard.

4. PS/2 Mouse
Similarly, plug the mouse jack directly into the 6-pin female PS/2
mouse connector.

5. Universal Serial Bus USB1/USB2

This Motherboard provides two USB ports for your additional
devices. Plug the USB device jack into the available USB connector
USB1 or USB2.
- USB devices under Win98 are allowed.
- With Win95, use the flow HCI V1.1 specifications.

6. VGA monitor connector

Plug the monitor cable into the 15-pin female VGA connector
located at the real panel of the motherboard.

7. Onboard Joystick port/audio

This Motherboard provides Joystick port and audio.
- Attach the joystick cable to the 15-pin JOYSTICK port at the
rear panel of you motherboard.
- This Motherboard features three built-in audio-stereo ports
(labeled line-in, line-out, and mic jack) convenient to directly
plug-in all your external audio devices.

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Step 10. Other Connections
1. Serial Port COM 2
In addition to the onboard serial connector COM1 located at the rear
panel, your Motherboard comes with a second serial port COM2
equipped with a flat cable and external connector.
The Motherboard package includes one serial port flat cable with a
9-pin connector.

Plug the 9-pin end of the flat cable into the COM2 serial connector
on the Motherboard, as shown in the figure below, then fix the
external 9-pin connector to the rear panel of the computer case.
Then plug your serial device cable directly into this 9-pin male
connector located at the back of your computer.

9-pin male external

serial connector

COM 2

9-pin serial
flat cable
ATX
Power

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2. Wake-On-LAN (WOL)
Attach the 3-pin connector from the LAN card which supports the
Wake-On-LAN (WOL) function to the JP44 connector on the
Motherboard. This WOL function lets users wake up the connected
computer through the LAN card.
Please install according to the following pin assignment:

Wake-On-LAN
JP44 Pin Assignment
5VSB GND MP - Wake-up

1 2 3

3. Infrared (IR1)
Plug the 5-pin infrared device cable to the IR1 connector. This will
enable the infrared transfer function. This Motherboard meets both
the ASKIR and HPSIR specifications.
Please install according to the following pin assignment:

Infrared (IR1) Connector

IR1 Pin Assignment
IRTX 5
GND 4
IRRX 3
2
VCC 1

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4. CD Line-in (CDIN1,CDIN2)
This Motherboard provides two CD-Line in connectors. Please
connect the 4-pin audio cable from your CD-ROM drive to either
CDIN1 or CDIN2. (It fits in only one, depending on the cable that
came with your CD-ROM drive)
Please install according to the following pin assignment:

CD Line-in :
CD In1, CDIN2
Left GND GND Right

CD IN1
1 2 3 4
GND Left GND Right

CD IN2
1 2 3 4

5. Other Display Cards

Insert other types of VGA cards into the PCI or ISA expansion slots
according to card specifications.

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Step 11. CPU Cooling Fan Installation
After you have seated the CPU cooling fan properly on the
processor, attach the 3-pin fan cable to the CPUFAN connector on
the Motherboard.
To avoid damage to the system, install according to the following pin
assignment:

CPU Cooling Fan

CPUFAN Pin Assignment

3 2 1

Sensor 12V GND

Step 12. Chassis Cooling Fan Installation

After you have seated the Chassis cooling fan properly on the
processor, attach the 3-pin fan cable to the CHAFAN connector on
the Motherboard.
To avoid damage to the system, install according to the following pin
assignment:

Chassis Cooling Fan

CHAFAN Pin Assignment

3 2 1

Sensor 12V GND

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Step 13. ATX Power Supply
Plug the connector from the power directly into the 20-pin male ATX
PW connector on the Motherboard, as shown in the following figure.

ATX Power

Warning: Follow these precautions to preserve your

Motherboard from any remnant currents when connecting
to ATX power supply:
Turn off the power supply and unplug the power cord
of the ATX power supply before connecting to ATX PW
connector.

The Motherboard requires a power supply with at least 200 Watts

and a "power good" signal. Make sure the ATX power supply can
take at least 10 mA* load on the 5V Standby lead (5VSB) to meet
the standard ATX specification.

* Note: If you use the Wake-On-LAN (WOL) function, make sure the
ATX power supply can support at least 720 mA on the 5V Standby
lead (5VSB).

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Please install the ATX power according to the following pin
assignment:

ATX Power
3.3V 3.3V
-12V 3.3V
GND GND
PS-ON 5V
GND GND
GND 5V Ø Pay special care to the directionality.
GND GND
-5V PW-OK
5V 5VSB
5V 12V

Step 14. Select the CPU Burst Mode (J1)

There are two types of CPU burst modes according to manufacturer
design:
Ø Interleave Burst (CPU: Intel P54C/P55C, AMD K5/K6/K6-2,
IDT X86 CPU)
Ø Linear Burst (CPU: Cyrix 6x86/L/MX/M II)
Interleave Linear
®
CPU Burst Intel P54C/P55C
Mode AMD ™K5/K6/K6-2 Cyrix ™6x86/L/MX/MII
IDT X86 CPU
When using 1 When using 1
J1 Setting Intel or AMD 2 Cyrix type of 2
CPUs. CPU.

If you are using a Cyrix ™6x86/L/MX/M II series CPU, set the burst
mode to Linear by shorting jumper J1, and follow the following steps
to select the correct Linear burst mode in BIOS:
1. During the boot-up initial sequence, press the [Delete] key to
enter the BIOS setup menu.
2. Select the [CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP] section in BIOS.
3. In the [CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP] sub-menu, set the [Linear
Burst] field to [Enabled].
4. Press [Esc] to return to the BIOS main menu.
5. Then choose [Save & Exit Setup] to re-boot your computer.
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Step 15. CMOS Clearing (JP5)
After you have turned off your computer, clear the CMOS memory
by momentarily shorting pins 2-3 on jumper JP5, for a few seconds.
Then restore JP5 to the initial 1-2 jumper setting in order to recover
and retain the default settings.
CMOS Clearing Clear CMOS Data Retain CMOS Data
Short pin 2-3 Short pin 1-
JP5 Setting for a few 2 to retain
1 2 3 1 2 3
seconds to new
clear the settings
CMOS
Note: You must unplug the ATX power cable from the ATX power
connector when performing the CMOS Clear operation.

Step 16. Set the Onboard Sound Options (JP9)

The onboard audio feature of your Motherboard is controlled by
jumper JP9.

Please refer to the following table:

Sound Settings JP9
Onboard Sound: Enable short
Onboard Sound: Disable open

Step 17. MULTI I/O ADDRESSES

Default settings for multi-I/O addresses are as follows:
Port I/O Address IRQ Status
LPT1 378H 7 ECP + EPP
COM1 3F8H 4
COM2 2F8H 3

Warning: If a default I/O address conflicts with other I/O

cards such as sound card, you must change one of the I/O
addresses to remedy to this address conflict. (I/O addresses
can be adjusted from the BIOS Setup Utility)
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Step 18. CACHE CONFIGURATION
This Motherboard has a built-in 512KB/1MB Level 2 Pipelined Burst
cache onboard to improve the system performance.

The cache size and RAM locations are specified as follows:

Cache Size Cache RAM TAG RAM Cacheable

Range
1 MB 64K x 64 32K x 8 WT: 256 MB
on U1,U5 on U11 WB: 128MB
512 KB 64K x 64 32K x 8 WT: 128 MB
on U5 on U11 WB: 64 MB
Note: WT: Write Through
WB: Write back, WB gives best performance.

Step 19. Power On

You have now completed the hardware installation of your
Motherboard successfully.
1. Turn the power on
2. To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the <DEL> key while the
system is performing the diagnostic checks,

Note: If you have failed to enter the BIOS, wait until the boot
up sequence is completed. Then push the RESET button and
press <DEL> key again at the beginning of boot-up, during
diagnostic checks.

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Repeat this operation until you get the following screen.

3. The BIOS Setup screen appears:

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS
CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS

Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

F10 : Save & Exit Setup (Shift) F2 : Change Color
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type…

You are now ready to configure your system with the BIOS setup
program. Go to Chapter 3: BIOS SETUP

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Chapter 3

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

This Motherboard's BIOS setup program uses the ROM PCI/ISA
BIOS program from Award Software Inc.
To enter the Award BIOS program's Main Menu:
1. Turn on or reboot the system.
2. After the diagnostic checks, press the [Del] key to enter the
Award BIOS Setup Utility.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS

Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item

F10 : Save & Exit Setup (Shift) F2 : Change Color
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type…
Selecting items
l Use the arrow keys to move between items and select fields.
l From the Main Menu press arrow keys to enter the selected
submenu.

Modifying selected items

l Use the [Up]/[Down] keys to modify values within the selected
fields. Some fields let you enter values directly.

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Hot Keys: Function keys give you access to a group of commands
throughout the BIOS utility.
Function Command Description

F1 Help Gives the list of options available for each item.

Shift F2 Color Change the color of the display window.

F5 Old values Restore the old values. These are the values that the user
started the current session with.
F6 Load BIOS Loads all options with the BIOS Setup default values.
Defaults
F7 Load Setup Loads all options with the Power-On default values.
Defaults
F10 Save & Exit Saves your changes and reboots the system.
Setup
[Esc] Quit Lets you return at anytime and from any location to the
Main Menu.

SAVE AND EXIT SETUP

Select the [SAVE & EXIT SETUP] option from the Main Menu to
save data to CMOS and exit the setup utility. This option saves all
your changes and causes the system to reboot.
R O M P C I/IS A B IO S
C M O S
A W A R D
S E T U P U T IL I T Y
S O F T W A R E , IN C . Type [Y] to save the changes
S T A N D A R D C M O S S E T U P IN T E G R A T E D P E R IP H E R A L S
B IO S F E A T U R E S
C H IP S E T F E A T U R E S
S E T U P
S E T U P
S U P E R V IS O R
U S E R P A S S W O R D
P A S S W O R D
and exit or [N] to return to
P O W E R SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? _
M A N A G E M E N T S E T U P ID E H D D A U T O D E T E C T IO N
P N P /P C I C O N F IG U R A T I O N
L O A D S E T U P D E F A U L T S
S A V E
E X IT
& E X I T
W I T H O U T
S E T U P
S A V IN G
the Main Menu and keep
L O A D B IO S D E F A U L T S

E s c : Q u it ↑ ↓ → ← : S e le c t I t e m
current values.
F 1 0 : S a v e & E x it S e t u p ( S h i f t ) F 2 : C h a n g e C o lo r
T im e , D a t e , H a r d D i s k T y p e …

EXIT WITHOUT SAVING

Selecting the [EXIT WITHOUT SAVING] option allows you to
abandon all data and exit setup, therefore ignoring all your changes.
R O M P C I/IS A B IO S
C M O S S E T U P U T I L I T Y

S T A N D A R D C M O S S E T U P
A W A R D S O F T W A R E , IN C .
IN T E G R A T E D P E R IP H E R A L S
Type [Y] to abandon changes
B IO S F E A T U R E S S E T U P S U P E R V IS O R P A S S W O R D
C H IP S E T
P O W E R
F E A T U R E S
M A N A G E M E N T
S E T U P
S E T U P
U S E R
ID E H D D
P A S S W O R D
A U T O D E T E C T IO N
and exit or [N] to return to
L O A D S E T U P
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? _
P N P / P C I C O N F IG U R A T IO N
D E F A U L T S
S A V E
E X IT
& E X I T
W IT H O U T
S E T U P
S A V IN G the Main Menu and keep
L O A D B I O S D E F A U L T S

E s c : Q u it ↑ ↓ → ← : S e l e c t I t e m current values.
F 1 0 : S a v e & E x it S e t u p (Shift) F2 : C h a n g e C o l o r
Tim e , D a t e , H a r d D i s k T y p e …

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3-1 STANDARD CMOS SETUP
Select the [STANDARD CMOS SETUP] option from the Main Menu
and press [Enter] key.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

STANDARD CMOS SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Date (mm:dd:yy) : Fri, May 29 1998
Time (hh:mm:ss) : 9 : 42 : 43

HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Primary Master : AUTO 0 0 0 0 0 0 AUTO
Primary Slave : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----
Secondary Master : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----
Secondary Slave : None 0 0 0 0 0 0 ----

Drive A : 1.44M, 3.5 in. Base Memory: 640K

Drive B : None Extended Memory: 3328K
Floppy 3 Mode Support : Disabled Other Memory: 128K
Video : EGA/VGA
Halt On : All Errors Total Memory: 4096K
Esc : Quit ↑↓→← : Select Item PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F1 : Help (Shift) F2 : Change Color F3 : Toggle Calendar

This screen allows you to modify the basic CMOS settings.

After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] key to return to
the Main Menu.

3-1.1 Date & Time

Display Setting Please Note
Date mm/dd/yyyy Type the current date You can also the
PUp/PDn keys to
toggle
Time hh:mm:ss Type the current time 24-hour clock format
3:15 PM is displayed
as 15:15:00

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3-1.2 Hard Disks Type & Mode
Choose the type and mode for the hard disks that you have already
installed.
Primary Setting Description Note
(Secondary)
Master & Slave

Type Auto BIOS detects hard disk type Default

automatically.
1-47 Selects standard hard disk type.
User User defines the type of hard
disk.
Mode Auto BIOS detects hard disk mode Default
automatically.
Normal Normal IDE hard disk <528MB
LBA Enhanced IDE hard disk >528MB
Large Large IDE hard disk (for certain
hard disk)

Note: If you have any questions on your hard disk type or

mode, ask your hard disk provider or previous user for details.

3-1.3 Floppy Drives

Floppy Drives Setting Description Note

Drives A & B 360KB, 5.25 in.

1.2MB, 5.25 in.
720KB, 3.5 in.
1.44MB, 3.5 in. Default
2.88MB, 3.5 in.
None Not installed

Floppy 3-Mode Disabled Default

Support Drive A Supports 3-mode Special disk
Drive B floppy diskette: drive commonly
Both 740KB/1.25MB/1. used in Japan
44MB on selected
disk drive.

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3-1.4 Video
Select the video mode: EGA/VGA (Default), CGA 40, CGA 80,
Mono (Monochrome).

3-1.5 Halt On
When the BIOS detects system errors, this function will stop the
system. Select which type of error will cause the system halt: All
Errors (Default), No Errors, All But Diskette, All But Keyboard, All
But Disk/Key.

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3-2 BIOS FEATURES SETUP
Select the [BIOS FEATURES SETUP] option from the Main Menu
and press [Enter] key.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

BIOS FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Virus Warning : Disabled Video BIOS Shadow : Enabled
CPU Internal Cache : Enabled C8000-CBFFF Shadow : Disabled
External Cache : Enabled CC000-CFFFF Shadow : Disabled
Quick Power On Self Test : Enabled D0000-D3FFF Shadow : Disabled
Boot Sequence : A, C, SCSI D4000-D7FFF Shadow : Disabled
Swap Floppy Drive : Disabled D8000-DBFFF Shadow : Disabled
Boot Up NumLock Status : On DC000-DFFFF Shadow : Disabled
Memory Parity /ECC Check : Enabled
Typematic Rate Setting : Disabled
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) :6
Typematic Delay (Msec) : 250
Security Option : Setup
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop : Disabled
Assign IRQ For VGA : Enabled
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB : Non-OS2
HDD S.M.A.R.T capability : Disabled
Report No FDD For WIN 95 : No ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift) F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults

After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] key and follow
the instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without
saving.

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3-2.1 Virus Warning
Setting Description Note
Virus Warning Disabled Default
Enabled Enable this option to protect
the boot sectors and
partition tables of your hard
disk. Any attempt to write to
them will the system to halt
and display a warning
message.

3-2.2 Cache Memory Options

Setting Description Note
CPU Internal Cache Disabled
Enabled Enables the CPU's Default
internal cache.
External Cache Disabled
Enabled Enables the external Default
memory.

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3-2.3 System Boot Control Settings
System Boot Setting Description Note
Control Settings
Quick Power On Disabled
Self Test Enabled Provides a fast POTS at Defaul
boot-up. t
Boot Sequence A, C, SCSI Choose the boot
C, A, SCSI sequence adapted to
your needs, for example:
C, CD-ROM, A
l [A, C, SCSI] means
CD-ROM, C, A the BIOS will look for an
D, A, SCSI operating system first in
E, A, SCSI drive A, then in drive C,
and eventually in SCSI
F, A, SCSI device.
SCSI, A, C
SCSI, C, A
C only
LS/ZIP, C

Swap Floppy Disabled Default

Drive Enabled Changes the sequence
of A and B drives.
Boot Up On Puts numeric keypad in Default
NumLock NumLock mode at boot-
Status up.
Off Puts numeric keypad in
arrow key mode at boot-
up.
Memory Parity Enabled This allows to perform a Default
Check/ ECC redundancy check on the
Check parity bit in the data
strings. This method is
used for error detection
when the parity is not
found.
Disabled

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3-2.4 Typematic Settings
Typematic Settings Setting Description Note

Typematic Disabled Default

Rate Setting Enabled Enables to adjust the
keystroke repeat rate.
The following [Typematic Rate] and [Typematic Delay] fields are active only if
[Typematic Rate Setting] is set to [Enabled]

Typematic Rate 6 (Char/sec) Choose the rate at which a Default

(Chars/Sec) 8 (Char/sec) character is repeated when
10 (Char/sec) holding down a key.
12 (Char/sec)
15 (Char/sec)
20 (Char/sec)
24 (Char/sec)
30 (Char/sec)

Typematic Delay 250 (msec) Choose how long after you Default
(Msec) 500 (msec) press a key down the
750 (msec) character begins repeating.
1000 (msec)

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3-2.5 Other Control Options
Other Control Setting Description Note
Options
Security Setup Use this feature to prevent Default
Option Unauthorized system boot-up
or use of BIOS Setup.
“Setup”, If a password is set,
the password prompt only
appears if you attempt to
enter the Setup program.
System Each time the system is
booted the password prompt
appears.
PCI/VGA Disabled Default
Palette Snoop Enabled
The color of the monitor may be altered
when using an MPEG card. Enable this
option to restore the monitor's normal
color.
Assign IRQ For Disabled
VGA Enabled Default
OS Select for OS2 When using an OS2
DRAM>64MB operating system.
Non-OS2 When using another, Default
non-OS2 operating system.
HDD S.M.A.R.T. Disabled Default
capability Enabled
Report No No Windows will reserve INT 6 Default
FDD For WIN for your FDD, whether it is
95 Disabled or not.
Yes Windows will release IRQ line
6 (normally used by the
Floppy Disk Drive) after you
disable you on-board FDD
and set this field to [Yes].

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Other Control Options (Continued)
Other Control Setting Description Note
Options
Video or Disabled
Adapter BIOS Enabled Default
Shadow The BIOS is shadowed in a 16K segment
if it is enabled and if it has BIOS present.
These 16 segments can be shadowed
from ROM to RAM. BIOS shadow copies
BIOS code from slower ROM to faster
RAM.
BIOS can then execute from RAM.

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3-3 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP

Caution: Change these settings only if you are already

familiar with the Chipset.

The [CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP] option changes the values of

the chipset registers. These registers control the system options in
the computer.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Ref/Act Command Delay : 6T Spread Spectrum : Disabled
Refresh Queue Depth : 12
RAS Precharge Time : 3T
RAS to CAS Delay : 3T

CPU to PCI Burst Mom. WR : Enabled

CPU to PCI Post Write : Enabled
Linear Mode SRAM Support : Disable

DRAM 1 Cycle Write : Disabled

DRAM 1 Cycle Read : Disabled
AGP Aperture Size : 64MB

System BIOS Cacheable : Enabled

Video BIOS Cacheable : Enabled ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
Memory Hole at 15M-16M : Disabled F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift) F2 : Color
PCI Post Write Buffer : Disabled F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
PCI Delayed Transaction : Disabled F7 : Load Setup Defaults

After you have completed the changes, press [Esc] and follow the
instructions on your screen to save your settings or exit without
saving.
The following table describes each field in the CHIPSET
FEATURES SETUP Menu and how to configure each parameter.

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CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP
CHIPSET Setting Description Note
FEATURES

Ref/Act 6T Set the DRAM clock of the Default

Command Delay 5T,7T, 8T refresh command to
refresh/active command
delay.

Refresh Queue 12 Set the depth of refresh Default

Depth 0, 4, 8, queue.

RAS Precharge 3T The precharge time is the Default

Time 2T, 4T, 5T number of cycles it takes for
the RAS to accumulate its
charge before DRAM
refreshes. If insufficient time
is allowed, refresh may be
incomplete and the DRAM
may fail to retain data.
RAS to CAS 3T When DRAM is refreshed, Default
Delay 2T,4T,5T both rows and columns are
addressed separately. This
setup item allows you to
determine the timing of the
transition from RAS (row
address strobe) to CAS
(column address strobe).
CPU to PCI Burst Disabled Select enabled permits PCI
Mom. WR Enabled burst memory write cycles, Default
for faster performance.
When disabled,
performance is slightly
slower, but more reliable.
CPU to PCI Post Disabled Select enabled to use a fast
Write Enabled buffer for posting writes to Default
memory. Using a fast
buffer releases the CPU
before completion of a write
cycle to DRAM.

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CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP (Continued)
CHIPSET Setting Description Note
FEATURES

Linear Mode Disabled Select Enabled if your Default

SRAM Support Enabled system contains a CPU that
requires linear mode (e.g.,
Cyrix M1/M2 CPU).

DRAM 1 Cycle Disabled Enable/disable DRAM Default

Write Enabled controller one cycle write for
VUMA function.
DRAM 1 Cycle Disabled Enable/disable DRAM Default
Read Enabled controller one cycle read for
VUMA function.
AGP Aperture 64MB Select the size of the Default
Size 4 MB, 8MB, Accelerated Graphics Port
16 MB, (AGP) aperture. The
32 MB, 128 aperture is a portion of the
MB, 256 PCI memory address range
MB dedicated for graphics
memory address space.
ost cycles that hit the
aperture range are
forwarded to the AGP
without any translation.

System BIOS Disabled

Cacheable Enabled The ROM area F0000H- Default
FFFFFH is cacheable.
Video BIOS Disabled
Cacheable Enabled The video BIOS C0000H- Default
C7FFFH is cacheable.

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CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP (Continued)
CHIPSET Setting Description Note
FEATURES

Memory Hole Disabled Default

At 15M-16M Enabled Some interface cards will
map their ROM address to
this area. If this occurs,
select [Enabled] in this field.
0.5-8 MB

PCI Post Disabled Enable/disable PCI post Default

Write Buffer Enabled write buffer.

PCI Delayed Disabled The chipset has an Default

Transaction Enabled embedded 32-bit posted
write buffer to support delay
transactions cycles. Select
Enabled to support
compliance with PCI
specification version 2.1.
Spread Disabled Default
Spectrum 0.25%(Cntr) When using Spread
Spectrum 0.25%(Cntr) for
FCC or DOC testing.
0.50%(Down) When using Spread
Spectrum 0.50%(Down) for
FCC or DOC testing.

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3-4 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
The [POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP] sets the system's power
saving functions.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
ACPI function : Enabled VGA Activity : Enabled
Power Management : User Define IRQ [2-7,9-15], NMI : Enabled
Video Off Option : Susp, Stby -> Off IRQ 8 Break Suspend : Disabled
Video Off Method : V/H SYNC+Blank Power Button Over Ride : Instant-Off
Switch Function : Break/Wake Power ON by Ring : Enabled
Doze Speed (div by) : 2/8
Stadby Speed (div by) : 1/8 KB Power ON Password : Enter
MODEM Use IRQ :9 power up by Alarm : Disabled
Hot Key Function AS : Power Off

** PM Timers **
HDD Off After : Disabled
Doze Mode : Disabled
Standby Mode : Disabled
Suspend Mode : Disabled
** PM Events ** ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
HDD Ports Activity : Enabled F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
COM Ports Activity : Enabled F5 : Old Values (Shift) F2 : Color
LPT Ports Activity : Enabled F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults

After you have completed the Power Management Setup, press

[Esc] to return to the Main Menu.

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3-4.1 Power Management Controls
Power Setting Description Note
Management
Controls
ACPI Disabled Default
function Enabled Enabled if you use Windows
98 and want to use ACPI
Power User Define Lets you define the HDD and
Management system power down times.
Doze Standby Suspend
timer timer timer
Min Saving 40 Min 40 Min 40 Min
Max Saving 20 Sec 20 Sec 20 Sec
Video Off Suspend The monitor will be switched Default
Option ->Off off in suspend mode,
All Modes the monitor will be switched
->Off off in all power saving
Always On modes

Video Off V/H Selects the method by which Default

Method SYNC+Blank the monitor is blanked.
Blank screen
DPMS
Supported

Switch Break/Wake You can choose whether or Default

Function Deturbo, not to permit your system to
Break, enter complete Suspend
Disabled mode. Suspend mode offers
greater power savings, with
a correspondingly longer
awakening period.
Doze Speed 2/8 Sets the CPU's speed during Default
(div by) 1~8 Doze mode. The speed is
reduced to a fraction of the
CPU's normal speed.

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Power Management Controls (Continued)
Power Setting Description Note
Management
Controls
Stdby Speed 1/8 Select a divisor to reduce Default
(div by) 1~8 the CPU speed during
Standby mode to a fraction
of the full CPU speed. The
speed is reduced to a
fraction of the CPU's normal
speed.
Modem Use 3 Assigns an IRQ# to the Default
IRQ 3-11, NA modem device.

Hot Key Power Off Enables to power off the Default

Function As Disabled system by pressing the
Suspend appropriate hot-key
combination:
Ctrl + Alt + ß(BackSpace)

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3-4.2 PM Timers
PM Timers Setting Description Note

The following [HDD Power Down] field may be configured only if

[Power Management] is set to [User Define]

HDD Off Disabled By default, this item is Default

After 1-15Min Disabled, meaning that no Some older
matter the mode the rest of model HDDs
the system, the hard drive may not
will remain ready. support this
Otherwise, you have a advanced
range of choices from 1 to function.
15 minutes or Suspend.
The following [Doze Mode] field may be configured only if [Power
Management] is set to [User Define]

Doze Mode Disable Default

10Sec When the set time has System clock
1Min- elapsed, BIOS sends a drops to
4Hour command to the system to 33MHz.
enter Doze Mode.

The following [Standby Mode] field may be configured only if [Power

Management] is set to [User Define]
Standby Disable Default
Mode 10Sec When enabled and after
1Min- the set time of system
4Hour inactivity, all devices except
the CPU will be shut off.)

The following [Suspend Mode] field may be configured only if

[Power Management] is set to [User Define]
Suspend Disable Default
Mode 10Sec When enabled and after
1Min- the set time of system
4Hour inactivity, all devices except
the CPU will be shut off.)

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3-4.3 PM Events
PM Events Setting Description Note

HDD Ports Disabled

Activity Enabled When set to Enabled (default), any Default
event occurring at a HDD (serial) port
will awaken a system which has been
powered down.
COM Ports Disabled
Activity Enabled When set to Enabled (default), any Default
event occurring at a hard or floppy drive
port will awaken a system which has
been powered down.
LPT Ports Disabled
Activity Enabled When set to Enabled (default), any Default
event occurring at a LPT (printer) port
will awaken a system which has been
powered down.
VGA Activity Disabled Default
Enabled When set to Enabled (default), any
event occurring at VGA will awaken a
system which has been powered down.
The IRQ’ s, Interrupt ReQuests, which can be exempted much
as the COM ports and LPT ports above can. When an I/O device
wants to gain the attention of the operating system, it signals
this by causing an IRQ to occur. When the operating system is
ready to respond to the request, it interrupts itself and
performs the service.
When set Enabled, activity will neither prevent the system from
going into a power management mode nor awaken it.
IRQ [3-7,9- Disabled
15], NMI Enabled Default

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PM Events (Continued)
PM Events Setting Description Note
IRQ 8 Break Disabled Default
Suspend Enabled You can Enable or Disable
monitoring of IRQ8 (the Real
Time Clock) so it does not
awaken the system from
Suspend mode.
Power Delay 4 You could press the power
Button Over Sec button for more than 4 seconds
Ride forces the system to enter the
Soft-Off state when the system
has “hung.”
Instant-Off Default
Power ON by Disabled
Ring Enabled When you select Enabled, a Default
signal from ring returns the
system to Full On state.
KB Power Enter When you set a password for Default
ON keyboard, The password you set
Password the keyboard that returns the
system to Full On state.
Power Up by Disabled Default
Alarm Enabled When you select Enabled, the
following fields appear. They let
you set the alarm that returns the
system to Full On state.

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3-5 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP
This option sets the Motherboard's PCI Slots.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Resources Controlled By : Manual PCI IRQ Actived By : Level
Reset Configuration Data : Disabled Assign IRQ For USB : Enabled

IRQ-3 assigned to : Legacy ISA Slot 1 Use IRQ No. : Auto

IRQ-4 assigned to : Legacy ISA Slot 2 Use IRQ No. : Auto
IRQ-5 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP Slot 3 Use IRQ No. : Auto
IRQ-7 assigned to : Legacy ISA Slot 4 Use IRQ No. : Auto
IRQ-9 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP
IRQ-10 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP
IRQ-11 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP
IRQ-12 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP
IRQ-14 assigned to : Legacy ISA
IRQ-15 assigned to : Legacy ISA
DMA-0 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP
DMA-1 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP
DMA-3 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
DMA-5 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
DMA-6 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP F5 : Old Values (Shift) F2 : Color
DMA-7 assigned to : PCI/ISA PnP F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults

Note: Starred (*) items will disappear when the [Resources

Controlled By] option is set to [Auto].
After you have completed the PCI Slot Configuration, press [Esc]
and follow the instructions on your screen to save your settings or
exit without saving.

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3-5.1 PNP/PCI Configuration Controls

PNP/PCI Setting Description Note
Controls
Resources Manual BIOS does not manage PCI/ISA
Controlled By PnP card IRQ assignment.
Requires to assign IRQ-# and DMA-# to PCI
or ISA PnP manually.
IRQ-3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 assigned to: _
DMA-0,1,3,5,6,7 assigned to: _
Auto The Plug-and-Play BIOS Recommended
auto manages PCI/ISA
PnP card IRQ assignment
automatically.
Reset Disabled Retain PnP configuration Default
Configuration data in BIOS.
Data Enabled Reset PnP configuration
data in BIOS.

3-5.2 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup

PNP/PCI Setup Setting Description Note
If [Resources Controlled By] is set to [Manual]
IRQ-# and PCI/ISA Choose IRQ-# and IRQ-
DMA-# PnP DMA-# assigned to 3,4,5,7,9,10,
assigned to: PCI/ISA PnP card. 11,12,14,15
DMA-0,1,3,5,6,7
Legacy ISA Choose IRQ-# and IRQ-
DMA-# assigned to 3,4,5,7,9,10,
Legacy ISA card. 11,12,14,15
DMA-0,1,3,5,6,7
PCI IRQ Level This sets the method Default
Actived No. Edge by which the PCI
bus recognizes that
an IRQ service is
being requested by
a device.
Assign IRQ For Disabled
USB Enabled Enable RSB IRQ Default
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3-5.3 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup
PNP/PCI Setup Setting Description Note
Under this item the user can assign an IRQ to a PCI slot. However, there
under some conditions the IRQ will not be assigned as selected under this
item:
1. IRQs 0, 1, 2, 6, 8, 13 can NOT be assigned, because they are fixed.
2. IRQs 5, 9, 10, 11 are available
3. IRQs 3,4,7,12,14 and 15 will only be assigned if they are free. See the
table below on how to free them:
Interrupt How to set the BIOS to release the IRQ to the PnP Interrupt pool:
Line PnP / PCI configuration Integrated Peripherals
IRQ 15 IRQ 15: PCI / ISA PnP On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE: disabled
IRQ 14 IRQ 14: PCI / ISA PnP On-Chip Primary PCI IDE: disabled
Interrupt 12 will be released by the PnP
IRQ 12 IRQ 12: PCI / ISA PnP BIOS automatically if the PS/2 Mouse
Port is not used.
IRQ 7 IRQ 7: PCI / ISA PnP Onboard parallel port: disabled
IRQ 4 IRQ 4: PCI / ISA PnP Onboard Serial port 1: disabled
IRQ 3 IRQ 3: PCI / ISA PnP Onboard Serial port 2: disabled
4. Your OS may reassign another interrupt to a PCI slot after BIOS passes
control to the OS, especially if you use Windows 95, 98 or NT.
Slot 1/2/3/4 Auto Default
Use IRQ NO.

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3-6 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS
Select the [LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS] option from the Main Menu to
load the system values you have previously saved. This option is
recommended if you need to reset the system setup and to retrieve
the old values.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

CMOS SETUP UTILITY Type [Y] to use the Setup
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
Defaults followed by [Enter]
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD
Load SETUP Defaults (Y/N)? _
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION or otherwise [N] to return to
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS the Main Menu and keep
Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup (Shift) F2 : Change Color
current values.
Tim e , D a t e , H a r d D i s k T y p e …

3-7 LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS

Select the [LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS] option from the Main Menu to
load the system default values. BIOS Defaults values are adjusted
to yield high performance.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

CMOS SETUP UTILITY Type [Y] to use the Setup
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
Defaults followed by [Enter]
CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP USER PASSWORD

Load BIOS Defaults (Y/N)? _

POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION or otherwise [N] to return to
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SAVE & EXIT SETUP
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS the Main Menu and keep
Esc : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setup (Shift) F2 : Change Color
current values.
Tim e , D a t e , H a r d D i s k T y p e …

Warning: If you run into any problems after loading BIOS

DEFAULTS, please load the SETUP DEFAULTS for stable
performance.

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3-8 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

Caution: Change these settings only if you are

already familiar with the Chipset.

The [INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS] option changes the values of

the chipset registers. These registers control the system options in
the computer.

The following screen shows default settings.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
Internal PCI/IDE : Both Onboard Parallel Port : 378
IDE Primary Master PIO : Auto Parallel Port Mode : SPP
IDE Primary Slave PIO : Auto
IDE Secondary Master PIO : Auto
IDE Secondary Slave PIO : Auto PS/2 mouse function : Enabled
Primary Master UDMA : Auto USB Controller : Enabled
Primary Slave UDMA : Auto USB Keyboard Support : Disabled
Secondary Master UDMA : Auto
Secondary Slave UDMA : Auto Init Display First : PCI Slot
IDE Burst Mode : Enabled VGA Shared Memory Size : 2 MB
IDE Data Port Post Write : Disabled Current CPU Temperature : 28 ½ C / 82 ½ F
IDE HDD Block Mode : Enabled Current FAN1 Speed : 0 RPM
Current FAN2 Speed : 0 RPM
Onboard FDC Controller : Enabled +12 (V) : 0V +5(v) : 0V
Onboard Serial Port 1 : 3F8/IRQ4 3.3 (V) : 0V vco(v) : 0V
Onboard Serial Port 2 : 2F8/IRQ3
IR Address Select : Disabled ESC : Quit ↑ ↓ → ← : Select Item
F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify
F5 : Old Values (Shift) F2 : Color
F6 : Load BIOS Defaults
F7 : Load Setup Defaults

The following tables describe each field in the INTEGRATED

PERIPHERALS Menu and provide instructions on how to configure
the IDE controls, FDC controls, and the onboard serial and parallel
ports.

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3-8.1 IDE Device Controls
IDE Controls Setting Description Note

Internal PCI/IDE Both Selects which PCI IDE Default

Disabled controller to use.
Primary
Secondary

The following fields may be configured only if [Internal PCI/IDE] is

set to [Both], [Primary], or [Secondary].
IDE Mode 0-4 0 is the slowest speed
Ø Primary Master PIO 4 is the fastest speed
Ø Primary Slave PIO
Ø Secondary Master PIO
Auto For better performance Default
and stability, we
Ø Secondary Slave PIO
suggest you use the
Auto setting to set the
HDD control timing.
ØPrimary Master UltraDMA Disabled
ØPrimary Slave UltraDMA
ØSecondary Master U-DMA
Auto Select Auto to enable Default
ØSecondary Slave U-DMA Ultra DMA Mode
support.

The following field may be configured only if [Internal PCI/IDE] is set

to [Both], [Primary], or [Secondary].
IDE Burst Mode Disabled
Enabled Select this option if Default
your hard disk support
this function.
IDE Data Port Post Disabled
Write Enabled Select this option if Default
your hard disk support
this function.
IDE HDD Block Mode Disabled
Enabled Invokes multi-sector Default
transfer instead of one
sector per transfer. Not
all HDDs support this
function.

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3-8.2 FDC Controls
FDC Controls Setting Description Note

Onboard FDC Disabled Turn off the on-board

controller floppy controller
Enabled Use the on-board Default
floppy controller

3-8.3 Onboard Serial Ports

Onboard Serial Setting Description Note
Ports
Onboard Serial Disabled
Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Choose serial port 1 & Default
Onboard Serial 2's I/O address. (port 1)
Port 2 2F8/IRQ3 Do not set port 1 & 2 to Default
the same address except (port 2)
3E8/IRQ4 for Disabled or Auto.
2E8/IRQ3
Auto

3-8.4 IR Address
IR Address Setting Description Note
IR Address Disabled Default
Select 3F8H, 2F8H, Select IR address.
3E8H, 2E8H

3-8.5 Onboard Parallel Ports

Onboard Parallel Setting Description Note
Ports
Onboard Parallel 378 Choose the printer I/O Default
Port Disabled address.
3BC
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3-8.6 Parallel Ports
Parallel Ports Setting Description Note

Parallel Port Mode ECP + EPP The mode depends on

Normal your external device Default
EPP that connects to this
ECP port.

3-8.7 PS/2 mouse Controls

PS/2 mouse Controls Setting Description Note

PS/2 mouse function Disabled If your system has a

Enabled PS/2 mouse port and Defaul
you install a serial t
pointing device, select
Disabled.

3-8.8 USB Controls

USB Controls Setting Description Note

USB Disabled
Controller Enabled Select Enabled if your system Default
contains a Universal Serial
Bus (USB) controller and you
have USB peripherals.
USB Disabled Default
Keyboard Enabled Select Enabled if your system
Support contains a Universal Serial
Bus (USB) controller and you
have a USB keyboard.

3-8.9 Init Display Controls

lnit Display Controls Setting Description Note

Init Display First PCI Slot Choose which card – Default

AGP Display card or
PCI VGA card – to
initialize first.

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3-8.10 VGA Shared Control Setting
VGA Shared Setting Description Note
Control Setting
VGA Shared 2 MB VGA memory size shared Default
Memory Size 4-8 MB with system memory.
None

3-8.11CPU Device Monitoring

CPU Device Setting Description Note
Monitoring

Current Show the current status of

CPU/System °C/°F CPU temperature.
Temperature
Current FAN1/ These fields display the
FAN2 Speed current speed of up to two
1/2 RPM fans, if your computer
contains a monitoring
system.
+12V,3.3V, These fields display the
+5V,Vcore current voltage of up to
V seven voltage input lines, if
your computer contains a
monitoring system.

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3-9 SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
Based on the setting you have made in the [Security Option] of the
[BIOS FEATURES SETUP] section, the password prevents access
to the system or the setup program by unauthorized users. Follow
this procedure to set a new password or disable the password:

1. Choose [BIOS FEATURES SETUP] in the Main Menu and

press [Enter]. Select the [Security Options] item and set the
field to:
a. [System]: The password is required every time the system
is booted. This means only a person who knows the
password can use this computer.
b. [Setup]: The password is required only when you attempt
to enter the BIOS Setup program.

2. Choose [SUPERVISOR PASSWORD] from the Main Menu and

press [Enter]. The following prompt appear:

Enter Password:

Warning: If you forget or lose the password, the only way

to access the system is to set jumper JP5 to clear the
CMOS RAM. All setup information is lost and you must run
the BIOS setup program again.

Note: If you do not wish to use the password function,

press [Enter] directly and the following message appears:

Password Disabled!!

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3. Enter your new password and press [Enter]. The following
message appears, prompting to confirm the new password:

Confirm Password:

4. Re-enter your password and then press [Enter] to exit to the

Main Menu.

This diagram outlines the password selection procedure:

Press: ↔
Type
Typethe
thePassword
Password ROM PCI/ISA BIOS Press <Enter> without
Press: ↔
and Press: <Enter> entering the password
CMOS SETUP UTILITYWithout entering password
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.
STANDARD CMOS SETUP
Enter INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS
Password:
BIOS FEATURES SETUP SUPERVISOR PASSWORD
CHIPSET FEATURES
Enter Password: ∗ ∗ SETUP
∗∗∗ USER PASSWORD
Password Disabled!!
POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION
PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SAVE & EXIT SETUP
Confirm Password: ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS EXIT WITHOUT SAVING
LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS

After you confirm the password,

Esc : Quit After you confirm↑↓→←
press <Esc> to exit
the: Select Item
F10 : Save & Exit Setuppassword, ° F2 to: Change
(Shift)
press exit Color
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type…

3-10 USER PASSWORD

When the user password option is on, you are not allowed to change
any setting in the [CMOS SETUP UTILITY] except for changing the
user's password.

The password setting procedure is similar to that for the

[SUPERVISOR PASSWORD] (Refer to section 3-9).

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3-11 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION

This Main Menu function automatically detects the hard disk type
and configures the STANDARD CMOS SETUP accordingly.

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS

CMOS SETUP UTILITY
AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
Primary Master :

Select Primary Master Option (N=Skip) : N

OPTIONS SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP LANDZ SECTOR MODE
2(Y) 1707 827 64 0 3308 63 LBA
1 1707 3309 16 65535 3308 63 NORMAL
3 1707 827 64 65535 3308 63 LARGE
Note: Some Oses( SCO-UNIX Before v5.0) must use “NORMAL” for installation
ESC : Skip

Note: This function is only valid for IDE type of hard disk drives.

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Chapter 4

DRIVERS INSTALLATION
Your SY-5SSM V1.1 or SY-5SSM/5 V1.1 Super 7 ™Motherboard
comes with a CD-ROM labeled "SOYO CD." The SOYO CD
contains the user's manual file for your new Motherboard, the
drivers software available for installation, and a database in HTML
format with information on SOYO Motherboards and other products.

Step 1. Insert the SOYO CD into the CD-ROM drive

The SOYO CD will auto-run, and the SOYO CD Start Up Menu will
display as shown below. If you use Windows NT, the SOYO-CD will
not detect your motherboard type. In that case the following dialog will
pop up, please choose your motherboard and press OK. Now the
SOYO-CD Start Up Menu will be shown.

Please Select Your Board X

7IWA-F LI-7000
7IWA-F V1.0 7IWB
6IWM/L 7IWB V1.0
6IWM 7IWM
6IWA 7IWM/L V1

OK Cancel

(SOYO CD Start Up Program Menu)

If you use Windows 95 or 98, the SOYO CD Start Up Program

automatically detects which SOYO Motherboard you own and
displays the corresponding model name.
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The user's manual files included on the SOYO CD are in PDF

(Postscript Document) format. In order to read a PDF file, the
appropriate Acrobat Reader software must be installed in your
system.

Step 2. Install Drivers and Utilities

Click the Install Drivers button to display the list of drivers software
that can be installed with your Motherboard. The Start Up program
displays the drivers available for the particular model of
Motherboard you own.

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driver revision:
SIS 530 VGA drivers -
SIS 530 busmaster drivers -
SIS system hardware monitor -
ESS Windows 9x drivers (for PCI) 4.05.00.1087
ESS Windows NT drivers (for PCI) 4.05.13
ESS Soundtrack Program (for PCI) V2.20

(Driver Installation Menu)

We recommend
Cancel OK
that you only install those drivers. A short
description of all available drivers follows:

A short description of all available drivers follows:

Ø SiS 530 VGA drivers
The SiS VGA driver for windows 95/98 must be installed to
make use of your on board VGA function. (For WinNT read
the instructions in back of the Manual)
Ø SiS 530 busmaster drivers
The SiS Busmaster drivers for Windows 95/98 will speed
up your harddisk. Only install ONE type of busmaster driver
and first uninstall your previous busmaster drivers before
installing a new version. (For Windows NT read the
instructions in the back of the Manual)
Ø SIS System Hardware Monitor
Install this utility to monitor the hardware status of your
system
Ø ESS Windows drivers for 9x and NT (For PCI)
These are the Windows drivers for the onboard soundchip.
Make sure to first install these drivers before installing the
ESS Soundtrack program.
Ø ESS Soundtrack Program (for PCI)
With this application program the user can make use of the
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on board sound chip. Before installing the ESS Soundtrack
Program, you MUST first install the ESS drivers for
Windows 9x or NT.
Select which driver you want to install and click OK, or click Cancel
to return to the main menu. When the installation program of a driver
starts running the SOYO-CD will exit. After finishing the installation,
restart the SOYO-CD and install the next driver.
Note: Once you have selected a driver, the system will
automatically exit the SOYO CD to begin the driver installation
program. When the installation is complete, most drivers
require to restart your system before they can become active.

Step 3. Check the Latest Releases

Click the 'Check the latest Releases' button to go the SOYO
Website to automatically find the latest BIOS, manual and driver
releases for your motherboard. This button will only work if your
computer is connected to the internet through a network or modem
connection. Make sure to get your modem connection up before
clicking this button.

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Chapter 5

Onboard VGA and Audio

5-1 Onboard VGA

This Motherboard offers an onboard Video Graphics Accelerator (VGA),
provided by the SiS530 chipset and related application programs.

Note: Please refer to Chapter 6- SiS VGA Driver Installation for a detailed
procedure on how to install the video driver depending on the particular
environment ( Win NT 4.0, Win 95/98) installed on your system.

Features
l Shared system memory area: 2MB to 8MB
l Support 32-bit AGP 1.0 bus standard
l Built-in 64-bit BITBLT graphics engine
l Built-in programmable 24-bit true-color RAMDAC
l Support SGRAM/SDRAM
l Support the super high resolution graphics modes:
u 640x480 4/8/16/32 bpp @85Hz NI
u 800x600 8/16/32 bpp @ 85Hz NI
u 1024x768 8/16/32 bpp @ 85Hz NI
u 1280x1024 8/16/32 bpp @ 85 Hz NI (32-bpp mode for local frame buffer only)
u 1600x1200 8/16 bpp @ 256 colors 85Hz NI (16-bpp mode for local frame buffer only)
u Supports virtual screen up to 2048x2048
u Supports 80/132 columns text modes

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Video Functions
l Support single frame buffer architecture to save the DRAM
cost
l Support graphics/video overlay function by color-key and/or
chroma-key operations
l Support multi-format Video For windows such as YUV420,
YUV422, RGB565, and RGB555
l Support YUV-to-RGB color space conversion
l Support Microsoft Video For Windows
l Support DCI Drivers
l Support Direct Draw Drivers
l Support Direct MPEG Drivers

Connecting to the VGA Port

To connect your computer screen, attach one end of the video cable
supplied with your VGA monitor to the corresponding port at the
back of the monitor and plug the other end into the 15-pin VGA port
at the back panel of the Motherboard.

PRT

COM 1

VGA

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5-2 Onboard Joystick Port
A joystick, in computer graphics, is a lever with at least two degrees
of freedom used as an input device. The joystick is normally used as
a locator in at least a 2-D plane.
The joystick device is most widely used in video games applications.
Attach the joystick cable to the 15-pin JOYSTICK port at the rear
panel of your Motherboard.

5-3 Onboard Audio

This Motherboard features three built-in audio-stereo ports (labeled
line-in, line-out, and mic jack) convenient to directly plug-in all your
external audio devices. Your SY-5SSM V1.1 or SY-5SSM/5 V1.1
Motherboard is making use of the ES1938 sound chipset technology
and applications programs.

Note: Please refer to Chapter 7- ES1938 Audio Driver Installation

for a detailed procedure on how to install the audio driver depending
on the particular environment (DOS, Win NT 4.0, Win 9x, Win 3.1)
installed on your system.

Features
l Single, high performance, mixed-signal, 16-bit stereo VLSI chip
l PCI bus specification, revision 2.1
l Full native DOS games compatibility, via three technologies:
 TDMA
 DDMA
 PC/PCI
l High-Quality ESFM music synthesizer
l Dynamic range (SNR) over 80 dB
l Integrated Spatializer ® 3-D audio effects processor

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Software Support
l Windows 3.1
l Windows 95/98
l Windows NT 4.0
l Windows Sound System
l All DOS-based Games

Compatibility
l Sound Blaster ™
l Sound Blaster Pro ™
l Sound Blaster 16 ™Emulation
l Windows Sound System ™

Connecting your Audio Devices

You can connect audio devices to the following ports:
- headphones or pre-amplified speakers to the "line-out" port;
- a line-in device such as CD/Cassette player to the "line-in" port;
- a microphone to the "mic" port.

LINE-OUT LINE-IN MIC JACK

LINE-OUT LINE-IN MIC JACK

Audio-Stereo Jack

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Connecting Speakers
You can connect external speakers to the "Line-out" port on your
SY-5SSM V1.1 or SY-5SSM/5 V1.1 Motherboard.

LINE-OUT LINE-IN MIC JACK

(Amplified Speakers)

Note: This Motherboard requires a speaker with built-in

amplifier (Amplified Speaker) to generate proper output
sound volume.

Using the ESS Audio Driver

To access the ESS ™Sound Mixer audio driver controls, follow

these steps:

1. Open the Windows 95/98 [Start] menu.

2. Select [Programs], [Accessories], and [Multimedia] path.

3. Find and click the [Volume Control] option to run the

application.

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The audio control panel appears as shown in the following figure.
The audio mixer gives control of the sound inputs of all audio
devices. You can adjust the internal volume and balance of each
individual audio device. Also, this audio mixer lets you apply ave
sound effects.

Important: The [Playback] volume controls the master

output sound volume of your system. Depending on the
speaker you use you will need to adjust both the volume
control on the speaker itself and the audio volume control
menu under Windows 95/98 to get the proper sound output.

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Chapter 6

SIS VGA DRIVER INSTALLATION

Introduction
Your SY-5SSM V1.1 or SY-5SSM/5 V1.1 Motherboard is equipped
with the SiS530 chipset that offers extended graphics and text
modes capabilities. To make use the advanced features of the
SiS530 chipset, you will need to install software drivers and
application programs included on the CD-ROM.
This section describes how to perform the SiS VGA driver
installation for Microsoft Windows NT environment. The Windows
95/98 drivers can be installed automatically through the SOYO CD.
Refer to page 16. For other application programs, and if you are
using an operating system other than WinNT, please refer to the SiS
VGA Driver Installation section in SY-5SSM V1.1 or SY-5SSM/5
V1.1 Motherboard User's Guide and Technical Reference online
manual included on the CD-ROM.

Windows NT Drivers
Driver Files
The enclosed SiS 530 Windows NT drivers files are:
u SiS530.INF
u SiS530P.SYS
u SiS530V.Dll

All the 16-color, 256-color, 32K/64K-color, and 16M-color drivers are

available.
Installation
1. Click [Start] menu and select [Control Panel] from Settings
group.
2. Select [Display] icon.
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3. Select [Settings] index in the display properties sheet.
4. Select [Change Display Type] button.
5. Select [Change …] button in [Adapter Type] group.
6. Select [Have Disk] button.
7. Place CD-ROM disk into the CD drive.
8. When the [Install from Disk] dialog box appears, type the
directory storing the drivers and click [OK]. The directory in the
CD-ROM is at
D:\DRIV-COM\SI530VGA\WINNT40.
9. The [Select Device] dialog box will appear, showing the driver.
Click on [OK] and the driver will be installed.
10. Select [Close] or [Apply] button from display properties sheet.
11. A message will appear stating you must restart the Windows
NT system, select [Yes] to restart.
12. After restarting, Windows NT will run on 640x480x256 color,
75NI.
Selecting Resolution, Color Depth and Refresh Rate
1. Click [Start] menu and select Control Panel from Settings
group.
2. Select Display icon.
3. Select Settings.
4. Select Color Palette to change between 16 colors, 256 colors,
Hi color, and True color.
5. To select desktop resolution size, go to the Desktop area and
use the slide bar to change resolution from 640x480, 800x600,
1024x768, and 1280x1024.
6. Select Display Modes.
7. Select value in Refresh rate list box to change the screen
refresh rate.
8. Click [OK] or [Apply].

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Chapter 7

ESS ™AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION

This section describes how to perform a manual ESS ™audio driver
installation in Windows® 95/98 environment. The Windows NT
drivers can be installed automatically through the SOYO CD.
After first installing Windows® 95/98, follow these steps:
1. From the desktop, click [Start] menu and select [Control Panel]
from [Settings] group.
2. Select the [System] icon.
3. Select the [Device Manager] tab; use the scroll bar to locate the
following devices and, if these entries exist, remove them:

Other Devices

? PCI Multimedia Audio Driver

Sound, Video and Game controllers

! ESS ES 1688 Audio Driver.

Note: To remove a device, highlight the item you want to take
out from your system and press the [Remove] button.
4. Then, click [Refresh].
5. Insert the SOYO CD into the CD-ROM drive.
6. When the “Update Driver Wizard” appears, click [Next].
7. The installation wizard will prompt you on the location of the
new audio driver you want to install. Click [Other Location].
8. Click the [Browse] button.
9. Select the “D:\DRIV-ALL\ESS-PCI\Win9x” path, and click [OK].
10. Now let Windows® 95/98 automatically copy the .inf driver files
and configure the ESS sound chip.
This completes the Windows® 95/98 installation. The program will
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continue to load and when it is complete, you should hear the
Windows® 95/98 start-up wave file.

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