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    Part No. E2047274000R ESM-2740/2743 Intel Pentium ® M/Celeron ® M / Onboard Mobile Intel Celeron 600 MHz 512K L2 Cache SOM-ETX CPU Module User’s Manual 1 st Ed – 13 February 2007[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 2 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual FCC Statement THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULE S. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWI NG TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE. (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CA USE UNDESIRED OPERATION. THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN[...]

  • Page 3

    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3 Disclaimer Avalue Technology Inc. reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design and/or performance. Avalue Technology a ssumes no responsibility or liability for the use of the des[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 4 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual Technical Support We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you can easily find answers in your pr oduct documentation. These answers are normally a lot more detailed than the on[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 5 Product Warranty Avalue warrants to you, the orig inal purchaser, that each of its products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any product s which have been repaired or altered by persons other than repair per[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 6 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual Contents 1. Getting st arted ............................................................................................................ 9 1.1 Safety Prec autions .................................................................................................... 9 1.2 Packing Li st ...................[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 7 3.2 Using Se tup ............................................................................................................ 45 3.3 Getting He lp ............................................................................................................ 46 3.4 In Case of Problems....................[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 8 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 10. ERROR INITIALIZING HA RD DISK CONT ROLLE R ..................................................................... 84 11. FLOPPY DISK CNTRLR ERROR OR NO CNTRLR PRESENT ................................................... 84 12. Invalid EISA Configuration PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATIO N UTILIT Y ........[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 9 1. Getting started 1.1 Safety Precautions Warning! Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced el ectronics pers[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 10 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 1.3 Document Amendment History Revision Date By Comment 1 st May 2005 Vicky Lin Initial Release Feb. 2007 Lingo Tsai Logo Changed[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 11 1.4 Manual Objectives This manual describes in detail the Av alue Technology ESM-2740/2743 SOM-ETX CPU Module. We have tried to include as much informati on as possible but we have not duplicated information that is provided in the standard IB M Technical References, unless it proved to be necessary [...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 12 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 1.5 System Specifications System CPU ESM-2740: Supports Intel® µFC-PGA 478 Pentium ® M / Celeron® M CPU with 0.13µ and 90nm process te ch nology ESM-2740-P11: Onboard I ntel® µFC-BGA 479 Penti um® M 1.1 GHz (Onboard Mobile Intel® Ce leron® 600 MHz with 0K L2 Cach e CP U for ESM-2743 only) Not[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 13 Audio Chipset Intel® FW82801DB ICH4 AC97 Codec VIA VT1616 supports 5.1 CH Audio Audio Interface Mic in, Line in, CD Audio in, Line out, Rear out and Center/Subwoofer out Ethernet Chipset Realtek RTL8101L Ethernet Interface IEEE 802.3u 100Base-Tx Fast Ethernet compatible Remote Boot ROM Optional buil[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 14 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 1.6 Architecture Overview 1.6.1 Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the ar chitecture and main components of ESM-2740/2743. The following sections provide detail info rmation about the functions provided onboard.[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 15 1.6.2 Intel RG82855GME and FW82801DB (for ESM-2740) The Intel 855GM/855GME GMCH components pr ovide the processor interface, DDR SDRAM interface, display interface, and Hub interface. The Intel 855GME also has an option for AGP external graphics port, in a ddition to integrated graphics support for a[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 16 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual The Intel 855GM/855GME GMCH has four display ports, one analog and three digital. With these interfaces, the GMCH can provide suppor t for a progressive scan analog monitor, a dedicated dual channel LVDS LCD panel, and two DVO devices. Each port can transmit data according to one or more protocols. The[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 17 • Integrated LAN controller • System Management Bus (SMBus) compatible with most IC devices; ICH4 has both bus master and slave capability • AC ’97 2.3 compliant link for audio and telephony codecs; up to 6 channels • Low Pin Count (LPC) interface • FWH Interface (FWH Flash BIOS support) [...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 18 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual • Three USB host controllers provide high performance peripherals with 480 Mbps of bandwidth, while enabling supp ort for up to six USB 2.0 ports. This results in a significant increase over previous integrated 1-4 port hubs at 12 Mbps • The latest AC ’97 implem entation delivers 20-bit audio for[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 19 1.6.6 Chrontel CH7011 TV Transmitter The CH7011 is a Display controller device whic h accepts a digital graphics input signal, and encodes and transmits data to a TV output (analog composite, s-video or RGB). The device accepts data over one 12-bit wide variable volt age data port which supports five[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 20 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 1.6.9 Ethernet 1.6.9.1 Realtek RTL8101L Ethernet Controller The Realtek RTL8101L is a highl y integrated and cost-effective single-chip Fast Ethernet controller. Featuring an MC'97 interface, the device is able to provide a combo-solution for LAN and software modem applications. It is equipped wit[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 21 1.6.11 Winbond W83628F & W 83629D PCI/ISA Bridge W83628F is a PCI-to-ISA bus conversion IC. W83629D (45-LQF) is a condensed centralizer IC for IRQ and DMA control. W83628F (128-QFP) and W83629D together form a complete set for the PCI-to-ISA bridge. • Full ISA Bus Support in cluding ISA Masters[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 22 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2. Hardware Configuration[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 23 2.1 Product Overview[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 24 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.2 Installation Procedure This chapter explains you the instru ctions of how to setup your system. 1. Turn off the power supply. 2. Insert the DIMM module (be careful with t he orientation). 3. Insert all external cables for hard disk, flop py, keyboard, mouse, USB etc. except for flat panel. A CRT mo[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 25 2.1.1.2 Installing the Fan and Heat Sink • Place the heat sink on the t op of the board and match Hole 1- 1 to 1-2, 2-1 to 2-2, 3-1 to 3-2, and 4-1 to 4-2. • Insert and fasten the screws to lock the board and heat sink through Hole 1-2 to Hole 1-1, Hole 2-2 to 2-1, Hole 3- 2 to 3-1, and Hole 4-2 [...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 26 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.1.2 Main Memory ESM-2740/2743 provides one 200-pin SODIMM sockets to support DDR SDRAM. The total maximum memory size is 1GB. Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing SODIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the board and the component[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 27 • Locate the DIMM socket on the board. • Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefu lly. Keep away of touching its connectors. • Align the notch key on the m odule with the rib on the slot. • Firmly press the modules into the socket autom atically snaps into the mounting notch. Do not force the[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 28 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.3 Jumper and Connector List You can configure your board to match the needs of your applic ation by setting jumpers. A jumper is the simplest kind of electric switch. It consists of two metal pins and a small metal clip (often protected by a plastic cover) that slides over the pins to connect them. T[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 29 2.4 Setting Jumpers & Connectors 2.4.1 FSB Select (SW2) Currently, SW2 is set with the below default for FSB selection. Please do not change the default setting otherwise it might damage the CPU. (Rear side) * Default BIT1 BIT2 ON OFF DEFAULT[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 30 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.4.2 ETX Connector X1 (ETXA) (Rear side) Signal PIN PIN Signal GND 1 2 GND PCICLK3 3 4 PCICLK4 GND 5 6 GND PCICLK1 7 8 PCICLK2 REQ3# 9 10 GNT3# GNT2# 11 12 +3.3V REQ2# 13 14 GTN1# REQ1# 15 16 +3.3V GNT0# 17 18 NC +5V 19 20 +5V SIRQ 21 22 REQ0# AD0 23 24 +3.3V AD1 25 26 AD2 AD4 27 28 AD3 AD6 29 30 AD5 [...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 31 2.4.3 Signal Description – ETX Connector X1 (ETXA) 2.4.3.1 PCI Signals Signal Signal Description PCICLK [1:4] PCI clock outputs for up to 4 external PCI slots or devices. The baseboard designe r should route thes e clo cks for 1300pS total delay from th e ETX connector pin to the clock pin of the P[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 32 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.4.3.2 Audio Signals Signal Signal Description SNDL/ SNDR Line-level stereo output left/ right. These outputs have a nominal level of 1 volt RMS into a 10K impedance lo ad. These outputs cannot drive l ow-impedance speakers directly. AUXAL/ AUXAR Auxiliary A input left/ right. Normally intended for co[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 33 2.4.4 ETX Connector X2 (ETXB) (Rear side) Signal PIN PIN Signal GND 1 2 GND SD14 3 4 SD15 SD13 5 6 MASTER# SD12 7 8 DREQ7 SD11 9 10 DACK7# SD10 11 12 DREQ6 SD9 13 14 DACK6# SD8 15 16 DREQ5 MEMW# 17 18 DACK5# MEMR# 19 20 DREQ0 LA17 21 22 DACK0# LA18 23 24 IRQ14 LA19 25 26 IRQ15 LA20 27 28 IRQ12 LA21 2[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 34 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.4.5 Signal Description – ETX Connector X2 (ETXB) 2.4.5.1 ISA Signals Signal Signal Description SD[0:15] These signals provide dat a bus bits 0 to 15 for any peripheral device s. All 8-bit devices use SD[0:7] for data transfers. 16-bit devices use SD[0:1 5]. To support 8-bit devices, the data on SD[[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 35 Signal Signal Description REFSH# REFSH# is pulled low whenever a refresh cy cle is initiated. A refresh cycle is activated every 15.6 us in order to prevent loss of DRAM data. NOWS# The Zero wait state signal tells the CPU to complete the current bus cycle witho ut inserting the default wait states. [...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 36 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.4.6 ETX Connector X3 (ETXC) (Rear side) Signal PIN PIN Signal GND 1 2 GND R 3 4 B HSY 5 6 G VSY 7 8 DDCK NC 9 10 DDDA LCDDO16 11 12 LCDDO18 LCDDO17 13 14 LCDDO19 GND 15 16 GND LCDDO13 17 18 LCDDO15 LCDDO12 19 20 LCDDO14 GND 21 22 GND LCDDO8 23 24 LCDDO11 LCDDO9 25 26 LCDDO10 GND 27 28 GND LCDDO4 29 3[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 37 2.4.7 Signal Description – ETX Connector X3 (ETXC) 2.4.7.1 LVDS Flat Panel Interface Signals Signal 1 Pixel / Clock LVDS Mode 2 Pixel / Clock LVDS Mode LCDDO0 Txout0# Odd Txout0# LCDDO1 Txout0 Odd Txout0 LCDDO2 Txout1# Odd Txout1# LCDDO3 Txout1 Odd Txout1 LCDDO4 Txout2# Odd Txout2# LCDDO5 Txout2 Od[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 38 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.4.7.4 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Signals Signal Signal Description KBDAT Bi-directional keyboard data signal. KBCLK Keyboard clock signal. MSDAT Bi-directional mouse data signal. MSCLK Mouse clock signal. 2.4.7.5 Serial Port Signals Note that all serial port signals on ESM- 2740/2743 connectors are logi[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 39 2.4.8 ETX Connector X4 (ETXD) (Rear side) Signal PIN PIN Signal GND 1 2 GND 5V_SB 3 4 PWGIN PS_ON 5 6 SPEAKER PWRBTN# 7 8 BATT KBINH 9 10 LILED RSMRST# 11 12 ACTLED NC 13 14 SPEEDLED NC 15 16 I 2 CLK +5V 17 18 +5V OVCR# 19 20 NC EXTSMI# 21 22 I 2 DAT SMBCLK 23 24 SMBDATA SIDE_CS3# 25 26 NC SIDE_CS1# [...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 40 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.4.9 Signal Description – ETX Connector X4 (ETXD) 2.4.9.1 Ethernet Signals Signal Signal Description TXD#, TXD Ethernet Transmit Differential Pair. These pi ns transm it the serial bi t stream on the Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) ca ble. The current-driven different ial driver can be two-level (10BA[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 41 2.4.9.2 IDE Signals Signal Signal Description PIDE_D[0:15]/ SIDE_D[0:15] IDE Data Bus. PIDE_A[0:2]/ SIDE_A[0:2] IDE Address Bus. PIDE_CS1#/ SIDE_CS1# IDE Chip Select 1. This is the Chip Sele ct 1 command output pin t hat enables the IDE device to watch the Read/Write Command. PIDE_CS3#/ SIDE_CS3# IDE[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 42 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 2.4.9.3 Miscellaneous Signals Signal Signal Description SPEAKER PC speaker output signal. This logic-level signal ca n be connected to an external transistor in order to drive a piezoele ctri c or dynamic speaker. BATT 3V backup cell input. BATT is typically connected to a 3V lithium backup cell for RT[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 43 3. BIOS Setup Note : Installation procedures and scr een shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen.[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 44 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.1 Starting Setup The AwardBIOS™ is immediately activated when you first power on the computer. The BIOS reads the system information contai ned in the CMOS and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it. W hen it finishes, the BIOS will seek an operating system on one of the d[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 45 3.2 Using Setup In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use the PageUp and PageDown keys to change entries, pr ess <F1> for help and press <Esc> to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in the Setup program using[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 46 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual • To Display a Sub Menu Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the sub menu you want. Then press <Enter>. A “ ¾ ” pointer marks all sub menus. 3.3 Getting Help Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighte[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 47 3.5 Main Menu Once you enter the AwardBIOS™ CMOS Set up Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Ent er> to accept and enter the sub-menu. Not[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 48 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.1 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Se tup Menu are divided into few categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow ke ys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item. 3.5.1[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 49 Item Options Description Boot Display CRT LFP (LVDS) CRT+LFP(LVDS) TV Select Display Device that the screen will be shown Panel Type 640x480 TFT 800x600 TFT 1024x768 TFT 1280x1024 TFT Select Panel Resolution that will be displayed depending on the LCD Panel (LFP) TV Standard Off NTSC PAL SECAM Select[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 50 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.1.2 IDE Adapter Setup The IDE adapters control the ha rd disk drive. Use a s eparate sub menu to configure each hard disk drive. The below Figure will s hows the IDE primary master sub menu. Use the following table to configure the hard disk. Item Options Description IDE HDD Auto-detection Press En[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 51 3.5.2 Advanced BIOS Features This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the opportunity to select the syst em’s default speed, boot-up seq uence, keyboard operation, shadowing and security. 3.5.2.1 Virus Warning Allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning featur e for[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 52 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.2.4 Quick Power On Self Test This category speeds up Power On Self Test (P OST) after you power up the computer. If it is set to Enable, BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. Item Description Enabled Enable quick POST Disabled Normal POST 3.5.2.5 First/Second/Thi rd/Other Boot Dev[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 53 3.5.2.9 Gate A20 Option Select if chipset or keyboard cont roller should control Gate A20. Item Description Normal A pin in the keyboard controller controls GateA20 Fast Lets chipset control GateA20 3.5.2.10 Typematic Rate Setting Key strokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. Wh[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 54 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.2.16 OS Select for DRAM > 64MB Select the operating system that is running with greater than 64MB of RAM on the system. The choice: Non-OS2, OS2. 3.5.2.17 Report No FDD For WIN 95 The original Windows95 requires the presence of a floppy. Unless the BIOS tells it to disregard the absence of the d[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 55 3.5.3 Advanced Chipset Features This section allows you to configure the system based on the specif ic features of the installed chipset. This chipset manages bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM and the external ca che. It also coordinates communications between the convent[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 56 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.3.3 Active to Precharge Delay This item is the minimum delay time between Active and Precharge. The Choices: 5, 6, 7. 3.5.3.4 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay This option allows you to insert a delay between the RAS (Row Address Strobe) and CAS (Column Address Strobe) signals. This delay occurs when the SDR[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 57 3.5.3.9 Video BIOS Cacheable This feature is only valid when the video BIOS is shadowed. It enables or disables the caching of the video BIOS ROM at C0000h-C7FFFh via the L2 cache. This greatly speeds up accesses to the video BIOS. However, this does not translate into better system performance becau[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 58 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.3.15 On-Chip Frame Buffer Size This item is to select the amount of system memory that will be utilized as internal graphics device memory. The choices: 1MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB.[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 59 3.5.4 Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your se ttings for integrated peripherals. 3.5.4.1 OnChip IDE Device 3.5.4.1.1 On-Chip Primary PCI IDE The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface wit h support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled to activate the primary IDE interface. Se lect Disab[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 60 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.4.1.3 Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fi elds let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface suppor ts. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically de[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 61 3.5.4.2.2 USB Keyboard / Mouse Support This item allows you to set the system’ s USB keyboard/mouse to Enabled/Disabled. The choice: Enabled, Disabled 3.5.4.2.3 AC97 Audio This item allows you to decide to enable/di sable the 815 chipset family to support AC97 Audio. The choice: Auto, Disabled 3.5.[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 62 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.4.3.4 RxD , TxD Active This item allows you to determine the active of RxD, TxD level. The Choice: Hi,Hi , Hi,Lo , Lo,Hi , Lo,Lo 3.5.4.3.5 IR Tr ansmission Delay This item allows you to enable/disable the IR Transmission Delay. The Choice: Enabled, Disabled. 3.5.4.3.6 UR2 Duplex Mode. Select the va[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 63 3.5.5 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to conf igure you system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. 3.5.5.1 ACPI Function This item allows you to enable/disable the ACPI function. The choice: Enable, D[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 64 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.5.6 Suspend Type Select the suspend type. The choice: Stop Grant, PwrOn Suspend. 3.5.5.7 MODEM Use IRQ This determines the IRQ in which the MODEM can use. The choice: 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, or NA. 3.5.5.8 Suspend Mode Select the suspend type. The choice: Disable, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, 20, 30, 40 Min, 1 H[...]

  • Page 65

    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 65 3.5.6 PnP / PCI Configuration This section describes configur ing the PCI bus system. PCI, or P ersonal C omputer I nterconnect, is a system which allows I/O devic es to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers som[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 66 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.6.3.1 IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/ 10/11/12/14/15 Assigned to This item allows you to determine the IRQ as signed to the ISA bus and is not available to any PCI slot. Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification requiring a specific DMA c hannel, PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant wi[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 67 3.5.7 PC Health Status This section shows the status of your CPU, Fan & System. 3.5.8 Frequency / Voltage Control This menu specifies your setti ng for frequency/voltage control. 3.5.8.1 Auto Detect PCI Clk This item allows you to enable/disable auto detect PCI Clock. The choice: Enable, Disable.[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 68 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 3.5.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the B IOS default values for the mini mal/stable performance for your system to operate. Press <Y> to load the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 3.5.10 Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load t[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 69 3.5.11 Set Supervisor / User Password You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. Supervisor Password: able to enter/change the options of setup menus. User Password: able to enter but no right to change the options of setup menus. Type the password, up to eight characters in len[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 70 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual PASSWORD DISABLED. When a password has been enabled, you will be prom pted to enter it every time you try to enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized per son from changing any part of your system configuration. Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also require the BIOS to request a passw[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 71 3.5.13 Exit Without Save Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup, and the system is restarted after exiting.[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 72 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 4. Drivers Installation Note : Installation procedures and scr een shots in this section are for your reference and may not be exactly the same as shown on your screen.[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 73 4.1 Install Chipset Driver (For Intel RG82855G ME) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to Driver_ChipsetIntel 855GM. Note: The installation [...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 74 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 4.2 Install Chipset Driver (For Intel RG82852GM) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to Driver_ChipsetIntel852GM. Note: The installation proce[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 75 4.3 Install Display Driver (For Intel RG82855GME) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to Driver_VideoIntel855GM. Note: The installation proc[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 76 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 4.4 Install Display Driver (For Intel RG82852GM) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to Driver_VideoIntel82852GM WinXP_2k. Note: The installat[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 77 4.5 Install Audio Driver (For Intel 82801DB) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to Driver_AudioIntel 82801DB VT1616. Note: The installatio[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 78 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 4.6 Install Ethernet Driver (For Realtek RTL810x, RTL813x Family ) Insert the Supporting CD-ROM to CD-ROM drive, and it should show the index page of Avalue’s products automatically. If not, locate Index.htm and choose the product from the menu left, or link to Driver_NetworkRealtek RTL810x_813X F[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 79 5. Measurement Drawing[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 80 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 81 Appendix A: BIOS Revisions BIOS Rev. New Features Bugs/Problems Solved Known Problems[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 82 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual Appendix B: AWARD BIOS POST Messages[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 83 Overview During the Power On Self-Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error requiring you to do something to fix, it will either sound a beep code or display a message. If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by: PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP Post Beep Currently t[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 84 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 5. DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY Display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or co lor. This indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, and then either turn off the system and change the ju mper, or enter Set[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 85 12. Invalid EISA Configuration PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY The non-volatile memory containing EISA configuration information was programmed incorrectly or has become corrupt. Re-run EISA configuration utility to correctly program the memory. Note: When either of these errors appears, the sy[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 86 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 20. PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT This will be displayed at the bottom screen when an error occurs that requires you to reboot. Press any key and the system will reboot. 21. PRESS F1 TO DISABL E NMI, F2 TO REBOOT When BIOS detects a Non-maskable Interrupt condition during boot, this will allow you to disable t[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 87 27. Wrong Board In Slot PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY The board ID does not match the ID st ored in the EISA non-volatile memory. Note: When either of these errors appears, the system will boot in ISA mode, which allows you to run t he EISA Configur ation Utility. 28. FLOPPY DISK(S) fail (80)[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 88 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 40. POST Codes POST (hex) Description CFh Test CMOS R/W functionality. C0h Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers C1h Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC. -Auto-detection of L2 cache (socket 7 or belo[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 89 POST (hex) Description 15h Reserved 16h Initial Early_Init _Onboard_Generator switch. 17h Reserved 18h Detect CPU information includ ing brand, SMI type (Cyrix or Intel) and CPU level (586 or 686). 19h Reserved 1Ah Reserved 1Bh Initial interrupts vector table. If no special s pecified, all H/W interr[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 90 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual POST (hex) Description 2Dh 1. Initialize multi-language 1. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed …. 2Eh Reserved 2Fh Reserved 30h Reserved 31h Reserved 32h Reserved 33h Reset keyboard except Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips. 34h Reserved 35h Reserved 36h Rese[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 91 POST (hex) Description 51h Reserved 52h Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0) 53h Reserved 54h Reserved 55h Display number of proce ssors (multi-processor platform) 56h Reserved 57h 1. Display PnP logo 2. Early ISA P nP initialization - A s s i g n C S N t o e v e r y I S A P n P d e v i c[...]

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    ESM-2740/2743 92 ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual POST (hex) Description 73h (Optional Feature) Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if : -AWDFLASH is found in floppy drive. -ALT+F2 is pressed 74h Reserved 75h Detect & install all IDE dev ices: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM….. 76h Reserved 77h Detect serial ports & parallel ports. 78h Reserved 79h Reserved 7Ah Detec[...]

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    User’s Manual ESM-2740/2743 User’s Manual 93 POST (hex) Description 94h 1. Enable L2 cache 1. Program boot up speed 2. Chips et final initialization. 3. Power management final initializ ation 4. Clear screen & display summary table 5. Program K6 write allocation 6. Program P6 class write combining 95h 1. Program daylight saving 1. Update ke[...]