Microsoft G7VP2 User Manual

37330119G7VP2Rev. C+System BoardUser’s Manual

101Introduction1.2 Package ChecklistThe system board package contains the following items:; The system board; A user’s manual; Serial, mouse and print

112Hardware Installation2.1 System Board Layoutsquare denotes pin 1Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

122Hardware Installation2.2 System Memory2.3 DIP Switch and Jumper Settings of theProcessorsMake sure SW1 and JP5 are set correctly before applying po

132Hardware InstallationDIP Switch Settings for Intel ProcessorsIntel ProcessorsSW1: 1-690MHz -60MHz - 1.5x100MHz -66MHz - 1.5x120MHz -60MHz - 2x133MH

142Hardware InstallationDIP Switch Settings for IBM ProcessorsIBM ProcessorsSW1: 1-6 IBM ProcessorsSW1: 1-66x86MX-PR200 -66MHz - 2.5x6x86MX-PR233 -75M

152Hardware InstallationDIP Switch Settings for AMD ProcessorsAMD ProcessorsSW1: 1-6AMD Processors SW1: 1-6K6-200 -66MHz - 3xK6-233 -66MHz - 3.5xK6-26

162Hardware InstallationFrequency RatioSW1: 4-61.5x / 3.5xFrequency Ratio SW1: 4-62x2.5x4x4.5x5x3x5.5xExternal System Bus Clock / Frequency Ratio - DI

172Hardware InstallationFrequency Ratio Settings for IDT ProcessorsFrequency RatioSW1: 4-63.5xFrequency RatioSW1: 4-62x / 3.3x2.5x4x4.5x2.33x / 5x3x2.

182Hardware InstallationDIP Switch and Jumper Settings for Core VoltageVoltage JP5SW1: 7-102.8V2.0V2.1V2.9V3.0V3.1VVoltageJP5SW1: 7-102.2V2.3V2.4V2.5V

192Hardware Installation2-3 On: Normal(default)1-2 On:Clear CMOS Data2.4 Jumper Settings for Clearing CMOS DataJumper JP1Clear CMOS DataIf, for some

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202Hardware Installation2.5 Jumper Settings for Power Supply TypeJumper JP2Power Supply TypeThe Baby AT form factorsystem board is designed to fitinto

212Hardware Installation2.6 Jumper Settings for ATX Power On/Off Select(ATX power supply only)Jumper JPPATX Power On/Off SelectJumper JPP is applicabl

222Hardware Installation2.7 Jumper Settings for SDRAM Clock (DIMM)Jumper JP4SDRAM ClockJP4 is used to set the SDRAM’sclock according to the CPUclock

232Hardware Installation2.8 Jumper Settings for Watchdog TimerJumper JP10Watchdog TimerThe system boardsupports the WatchdogTimer function. It allows

242Hardware Installation2.9 Connecting the Ribbon Cables and Wires ofthe Ports and Connectors2.9.1 Serial PortsThe built-in serial ports are RS-232C

252Hardware Installation2.9.2 Keyboard Port/ConnectorThe system board allows you to connect a standard AT keyboardby connecting it to the standard AT

262Hardware Installation2.9.3 PS/2 Mouse PortThe PS/2 mouse port is a 6-pin connector on the system board.Attach the 6-pin mouse port cable, which is

272Hardware Installation2.9.5 Floppy Disk Drive Controller1. Install the 34-pin headerconnector into the shroudedfloppy disk header (J11) onthe syste

282Hardware Installation2.9.7 Universal Serial Bus PortsThe system board is equipped with two headers, at locations J2 andJ3 on the system board, for

292Hardware InstallationConnecting the USB PortsAs an option, one card-edge bracket mounted with two USB portcables may be provided with the system bo

Battery:• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend bythe manufacturer.• Dispo

302Hardware Installation2.9.10 Chassis Fan ConnectorThe system board is equipped with a chassis fan connector. If youare installing a fan in the syst

312Hardware Installation2.9.11 J13 (LEDs and Switches)SP-LED - ATX 5VSB Standby LEDThis LED will light when the 5VSB power is active.ATX-SW - ATX Pow

322Hardware InstallationPin12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728Pin AssignmentSP-LED(ATX 5VSB Standby LED)ATX-SW(ATX power switch)HD-LED(Pri

332Hardware Installation2.9.12 Power Supply ConnectorsThe pin assignment of the ATX power connector is shown below.Pin12345678910Function3.3V/14A3.3V

343Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1 The Basic Input/Output SystemThe Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) is a program that takes careof the basic level of co

353Award BIOS Setup UtilityDateThe date format is <day>, <month>, <date>, <year>. Day displaysa day, from Sunday to Saturday.

363Award BIOS Setup UtilityDrive A and Drive BThese categories identify the types of floppy disk drives installed.None No floppy drive is installed360

373Award BIOS Setup UtilityMemoryThe base memory size, extended memory size and the other memorysize cannot be altered; your computer automatically de

383Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.2 BIOS Features SetupThe BIOS Features Setup allows you to configure your system forbasic operation. Some entries are

393Award BIOS Setup UtilityCPU Internal Cache and External CacheThese categories speed up the memory access. The default value isenabled. Enable the E

Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Introduction1.1 Features and Specifications...

403Award BIOS Setup UtilityMemory ECC FunctionIf you are using x72 (72-bit) DIMMs, which are DIMMs that supportthe ECC (Error Checking and Correction)

413Award BIOS Setup UtilityOS Select for DRAM > 64MBThis item allows you to access the memory that is over 64MB inOS/2. The options are: Non-OS/2 a

423Award BIOS Setup UtilityThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not be identicalto this one.3.1.3 Chipset Features Set

433Award BIOS Setup UtilitySystem Health MonitorNote:The system board comes with a System Health Monitor utility.Once this utility is installed, the s

443Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.4 Power Management SetupThe Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system tomost effectively save energy.

453Award BIOS Setup UtilityPower ManagementThis category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power savingby changing the length of idle time

463Award BIOS Setup UtilityStandby ModeThis is user configurable only when the Power Management categoryis set to User Defined. When enabled and after

473Award BIOS Setup UtilityResume On AlarmEnabled When Enabled, “Date (of Month)” and “Timer (hh:mm:ss)”will appear right below this field. You can se

483Award BIOS Setup UtilityResources Controlled ByThe Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capability to automaticallyconfigure all of the boot and Plug a

493Award BIOS Setup UtilityPCI IRQ Actived ByThis category is used to set the method by which the PCI busrecognizes that an IRQ service is being reque

63636464656666576061Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares4.1 Desktop Management Interface...

503Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.8 Integrated PeripheralsThe settings on the screen are for reference only. Your version may not beidentical to this on

513Award BIOS Setup UtilityOnboard Primary PCI IDE and Onboard Secondary PCI IDEThese categories allow you to enable or disable the primary andseconda

523Award BIOS Setup UtilityAuto The BIOS will automatically detect the settings for you.Disabled The BIOS will not detect these categories.USB Control

533Award BIOS Setup UtilityIIIIIR Duplex ModeHalf Data is completely transmitted before receiving data.Full Transmits and receives data simultaneously

543Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.9 Supervisor PasswordIf you want to protect your system and setup from unauthorized entry,set a supervisor’s password

553Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.11 IDE HDD Auto DetectionUse this option to detect the parameters for the hard disk drivesinstalled in your system. Th

563Award BIOS Setup Utility3.1.12 Save & Exit SetupWhen all the changes have been made, highlight “Save & Exit Setup”and press <Enter>.

574Supported Softwares4.1 Desktop Management Interface (DMI)The system board comes with a DMI built into the BIOS. DMI, alongwith the appropriately n

584Supported Softwares4.1.2 Using the DMI UtilityThe four menus located on top of the DMI Configuration Utility screenare Edit DMI, Add DMI, Load DMI

594Supported SoftwaresAdd DMI1. Use the ← or → arrow keys to select the Add DMI menu.2. Highlight the item on the left screen that you would like to a

61Introduction1.1 Features and Specifications1.1.1 FeaturesChipset• VIA Apollo 598MVP AGP system chipsetProcessorThe system board is equipped with a

604Supported Softwares4.2 System Health Monitor UtilityThe system board comes with a System Health Monitor utility. Thisutility shows the current temp

614Supported SoftwaresImportant:Once the utility is installed, the system will ignore the settings inthe “System Health Monitor” field of the Chipset

62ASystem Error MessageAppendix A - Watchdog TimerA.1 Using the Watchdog Timer FunctionThe following are the parameters for enabling or disabling th

63BIdentifying ProcessorsSXXXX/RSSR (voltage range)V for VRE voltage rangeS for Standard voltage rangeSXXXX/KLMK = V for VRE voltage range, S for Stan

64BIdentifying ProcessorsB.3 IBM Processor6x86MX-PR266ProductnameP-rating2.5x 83MHz-2.9V COREProcessor clockspeedCorevoltageAMD-K6-233ANRK6 = Processo

65BIdentifying ProcessorsB.5 IDT ProcessorsC6-PSME200GAProductnameProcessor clock speed3.52Vcc (66MHz clock)ProcessorvoltageExternal system bus clock

66CSystem Error MessageWhen the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user tocorrect something, either a beep code will sound or a message willbe

67CSystem Error Messagesetting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct,either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter S

68DTroubleshootingD.1 Troubleshooting ChecklistThis chapter of the manual is designed to help you with problemsthat you may encounter with your perso

69DTroubleshootingThe picture seems to be constantly moving.1. The monitor has lost its vertical sync. Adjust the monitor’s verticalsync.2. Move away

71IntroductionLevel 2 Cache Memory• 512KB pipeline burst, direct map write-through cache installed onthe system board.Expansion SlotsThe system board

70DTroubleshootingHard DriveHard disk failure.1. Make sure the correct drive type for the hard disk drive hasbeen entered in the BIOS.2. If the system

71DTroubleshootingSerial PortThe serial device (modem, printer) doesn’t output anything or isoutputting garbled characters.1. Make sure that the seria

81Introduction• Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer• Supports ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120, ZIP and SCSI sequentialboot-upIrDA Interfac

91IntroductionDual Function Power Button (ATX power supply only)Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch will allowyour system to enter