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User Manual - Page 2
... number are both printed on the motherboard itself. Manual revisions are released for each design represented by the digit before the period and for additions or corrections represented by the digit after the period. The BIOS version noted below represents the current release during this manual revision.
© Copyright 1996 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All rights reserved.
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... Settings 7
2. System Memory (DRAM/SDRAM & SRAM 12 DRAM Memory Installation Procedures 13
3. Central Processing Unit (CPU 15
4. Expansion Cards 16 Expansion Card Installation Procedure 16 Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards 16 Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards 17 ASUS MediaBus Card 18
5. External Connectors 19 Power Connection Procedures 25
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 26
6. BIOS Setup 26 Load...
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... and Exit Setup 44 Exit Without Saving 44 Flash Memory Writer Utility 45
The Flash Memory Writer Utility Screen 46
V. DESKTOP MANAGEMENT 49
Desktop Management Interface (DMI 49 Introducing the DMI utility 49 System Requirements 49 Using the DMI utility 50 Notes 50
VI. PCI-SC200 SCSI Card 53
NCR SCSI BIOS and Drivers 53 The PCI-SC200 SCSI Interface Card 54
Setting Up the PCI-SC200 54...
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III. Installation: Instructions on setting up the motherboard
IV. BIOS Setup: BIOS software setup information
V. DMI Utility: BIOS supported Desktop Management Interface
VI. PCI-SC200: Installation of an optional SCSI card
VII. I-A16C:
Installation of an optional Audio card
VIII. DOS/Win3.1x: Audio Software Manual (with I-A16C bundle)
IX. Windows 95: Audio Software Manual (with...
User Manual - Page 8
... be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for wireless connections. Two floppy drives of either 5.25" or 3.5" (1.44MB or 2.88MB) are also supported without an external card. The Japanese "Floppy 3 mode" (3.5" 1.2MB) floppy standard is also supported.
• NCR SCSI BIOS: This motherboard has firmware that supports the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI controller cards.
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User Manual - Page 12
III. INSTALLATION
Installation Steps
Before using your computer, you must follow the six steps as follows:
1. Set Jumpers on the Motherboard 2. Install DRAM Modules 3. Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) 4. Install Expansion Cards 5. Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply 6. Setup the BIOS Software
III. INSTALLATION (Jumpers)
1. Jumpers
Several hardware settings are made ...
User Manual - Page 22
... the screw you removed in step 4. 7. Replace the computer's cover. 8. Setup the BIOS if necessary. 9. Install the necessary software drivers for your expansion card.
Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards
IMPORTANT: PCI Slots 4 & 5 share the same IRQ. If using PCI cards on both slots 4 & 5, make sure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that one card does not need an IRQ assignment. Conflicts will...
User Manual - Page 23
... configure the card's jumpers manually and then install it in any available slot on the ISA bus. You may use Microsoft's Diagnostic (MSD.EXE) utility included in the Windows directory to see a map of your used and free IRQs. For Windows 95 users, the "Control Panel" icon in "My Computer," contains a "System" icon which gives you a "Device Manager" tab...
User Manual - Page 28
... position of the switch. Wake-up can be controlled by settings in the BIOS but the keyboard will always allow wake-up (the SMI lead cannot wake-up the system). If you want to use this connector, "Suspend Switch" in the POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP of the BIOS software should be on the default setting of Enable.
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... do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turn on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Recheck your jumper settings and connections or call your authorized dealer for assistance.
7. During power-on, hold down the key to enter BIOS setup. Follow the next section "BIOS SOFTWARE" for instructions.
III. INSTALLATION (Power Connections)
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... - View this file to see the files included in the support software.
PFLASH.EXE - This is the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen during...
User Manual - Page 33
... denotes the current BIOS version stored in the Flash EPROM
1. Clear PNP ESCD Parameter Block This option erases the Plug-and-Play (PnP) configuration record. 2. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD This option updates the Boot Block, the motherboard BIOS and the PnP ESCD Parameter Block from a new BIOS file. NOTE: "Update BIOS Main Block from File" and "Update BIOS Including Boot Block...
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IV. BIOS SOFTWARE
Updating your Motherboard's BIOS
1. Download an updated BIOS file from a Bulletin Board Service (BBS) or the internet (WWW) and save to the diskette you created in step 1 of the Main Menu. Visit ASUS WWW at http://www.asus.com.tw/ or FTP: ftp.asus.com.tw/ pub/ASUS or see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page II.
2. Turn off your computer and open the system cabinet...
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IV. BIOS SOFTWARE
6. BIOS Setup
The motherboard supports two programmable Flash ROM chips: 5 Volt and 12 Volt. Either of these memory chips can be updated when BIOS upgrades are released. Use the Flash Memory Writer utility to download the new BIOS file into the ROM chip as described in detail in this section.
All computer motherboards provide a Setup utility program for specifying the system ...
User Manual - Page 37
... here since they operate using device drivers and are not supported by any the BIOS. If you install the optional PCI-SC200 SCSI controller card into the motherboard (see section VI for instructions). If you install other vendor's SCSI controller card, please refer to their respective documentations on how to install the required SCSI drivers.
IV. BIOS (Standard CMOS)
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... Enable or choose Disable to turn on or off the CPU's Level 1 and Level 2 built-in cache.
BIOS Update (Enabled) This functions as an update loader integrated into the BIOS to supply the Pentium Pro Processor(s) with the required data. The BIOS will load the update on all processors during system bootup in the default position of Enabled.
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User Manual - Page 46
... allows you to set power saving options according to your preference.
IMPORTANT: Advanced Power Management (APM) should be installed to keep the system time updated when the computer enters suspend mode activated by the BIOS Power Management. For DOS environments, you need to add DEVICE=C:\DOS\POWER.EXE in you CONFIG.SYS. For Windows 3.x and Windows 95, you need to install Windows with the...
User Manual - Page 55
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Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
Introducing the ASUS DMI Configuration Utility
This motherboard supports DMI within the BIOS level and provides a DMI Configuration Utility to maintain the Management Information Format Database (MIFD). DMI is able to auto-detect and record information pertinent to a computer's system such as the CPU type, CPU speed, and internal/external frequencies, and memory...
User Manual - Page 59
... from the system BIOS, the Flash memory chip on the motherboard also contains the NCR SCSI BIOS. This SCSI BIOS works in conjunction with the optional ASUS PCI-SC200 SCSI controller card to provide a complete PCI Fast SCSI-2 interface.
All SCSI devices you install to your system require driver software to function. The NCR SCSI BIOS directly supports SCSI hard disks under the DOS, Windows and OS...
User Manual - Page 63
...bit ISA audio card comes with certain motherboard packages and is not for sale separately.
ASUS I-A16C Audio Features
• Creative Labs ViBRA 16C PnP Audio Chip • Full Duplex Supports • 16/8 bit PCM 5KHz to 44.1KHz • Wave Table Upgradeable • Software Includes:
DOS and Window 3.1 Drivers Windows 95 Driver Wave Editor Wave OLE Quick CD Mixer Control Quick Player
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