User manual AOPEN AX3L

[. . . ] Chapter 1 Overview AX3L is a new generation Socket 370 based system board that utilizes Intel 82440LX AGPset on ATX PCI/ISA platform. This AGPset is designed for Pentium II CPU, and supports new architectures such as high speed AGP graphic port, SDRAM, Ultra DMA/33, Bus master IDE and USB port. It has three Dual in-line Memory Module (DIMM) that allow to install SDRAM memory and expand up to a maximum of 768MB. Since the cache is on the Pentium II CPU card (connector SLOT1), there is no second level cache onboard Also, AX3L uses 2M bit Flash ROM BIOS to reserve for future new functions. [. . . ] Select the default configuration resource and press OK. Click on the Restart Now button. Install MPU-401/Joystick Driver Follow these steps to install the MPU401 or joystick drivers: 1. Select MULTIMEDIA from control panel and click on the Devices tab. Select MPU-401 Compatible Driver /Microsoft Sidewinder 3D Pro Joystick and press OK. . 2-21 Hardware Installation 3. Place your NT4. 0 installation CD and press OK (the default path is the i386 directory). The Generic MPU-401/Joystick Setup dialog box will pop up. Select the default configuration resource and press OK. Note: X: means your CD drive letter, please change it according to the actual drive letter. 2-22 Chapter 3 Award BIOS This chapter tells how to configure the system parameters. You may update your BIOS via AWARD Flash Utility. Important: Because the BIOS code is the most often changed part of the mainboard design, the BIOS information contained in this chapter (especially the Chipset Setup parameters) may be a little different compared to the actual BIOS that came with your mainboard. 3. 1 Entering the Award BIOS Setup Menu The BIOS setup utility is a segment of codes/routines residing in the BIOS Flash ROM. This routine allows you to configure the system parameters and save the configuration into the 128 byte CMOS area, (normally in the RTC chip or directly in the main chipset). To enter the BIOS Setup, press during POST (Power-On Self Test). The BIOS Setup Main Menu appears as follows. 3-1 AWARD BIOS Tip: Choose "Load Setup Defaults" for recommended optimal performance. Choose "Load Turbo Defaults" for best performance with light system loading. The section at the bottom of the screen tells how to control the screen. Use the arrow keys to move between items, F9 to change language, ESC to exit, and F10 to save the changes before exit. Another section at the bottom of the screen displays a brief description of the highlighted item. After selecting an item, press Enter to select or enter a submenu. 3. 2 Standard CMOS Setup The "Standard CMOS Setup" sets the basic system parameters such as the date, time, and the hard disk type. Use the arrow keys to highlight an item and or to select the value for each item. 3-2 AWARD BIOS Standard CMOS Date or to set the To set the date, highlight the Date parameter. The date format is month, date, and year. Standard CMOS Time To set the time, highlight the Time parameter. Press or to set the current time in hour, minute, and second format. The time is based on the 24 hour military clock. 3-3 AWARD BIOS Standard CMOS Standard CMOS Standard CMOS Standard CMOS Type Auto User None Primary Master Type Primary Slave Type Secondary Master Type Secondary Slave Type This item lets you select the IDE hard disk parameters that your system supports. These parameters are Size, Number of Cylinder, Number of Head, Start Cylinder for Pre-compensation, Cylinder number of Head Landing Zone and Number of Sector per Track. [. . . ] After the password entry, the screen automatically reverts to the main screen. 2. 3. 3-35 AWARD BIOS To disable the password, press when prompted to enter the password. The screen displays a message confirming that the password has been disabled. 3. 11 IDE HDD Auto Detection If your system has an IDE hard drive, you can use this function to detect its parameters and enter them into the "Standard CMOS Setup" automatically. This routine only detects one set of parameters for your IDE hard drive. [. . . ]