User manual ARISTO AM-976

[. . . ] 3 Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Jumper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 J51 - CMOS Clear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Pin Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] When you start up the system, please wait for 5 seconds after you power on AC. Hardware Configuration 6 Jumper Settings This chapter explains how to configure the motherboard's hardware. Before using your computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this chapter whenever in doubt. J51 1 J51 - CMOS Clear J51 1-2* 2-3 Function Normal* CMOS Clear Pin Assignment Interinal Audio Connector J1 : Infrared Module 1 2 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Assignment VCC NC IRRXH CIRRX IRRX VCC5VR GND NC IRTX NC J2 : USB Port 1 2 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Assignment VCC GND USBP2USBP3+ USBP2+ USBP3GND VCC 7 8 9 10 J50 : FRONT PANEL HEADER SPEAKER 2 1 PWR LED KEYLOCK SLEEP Close Technical Reference Booklet Open HDD LED PWR RESET 26 25 * = Default setting. 7 Hardware Setup To Install DIMMs 1. Make sure the clips at either end of the socket are pushed away from the socket. Align the two small notches in the bottom edge of the DIMM with the keys in the socket. When the DIMM is seated, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips at the ends of the socket snap into place. If you installed a DIMM with ECC memory, start the computer and use the ECC Configuration feature in Setup to enable the use of ECC. Turn system power off before installing and removing any device, otherwise you'll cause the system damage. Hardware Setup 8 Installing a New Processor An upgrade processor can dramatically increase general system speed and performance. Most microprocessor upgrade kits include the following items: · Microprocessor chip · Installation instructions and technical data Your system may have these features built in, or support them as upgrades. Installing the Processor to Slot A Connector To install the processor, follow these steps: 1. Press down on the processor until it is firmly seated in the Slot A connector. Processor Latches Processor Retention Mechanism Connect the Processor Fan Connector Retention Mechanism There is a fan attached the processor to prevent the overheating. Connect the processor fan cable to the fan connector that located on the motherboard near the processor and ensure the fan can operate. Otherwise the CPU can overheat and cause damage to both CPU and motherboard. Technical Reference Booklet 9 BIOS SETUP This chapter discusses Award's Setup Program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup Program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This special information is then stored in battery-backed RAM, which retains the setup information when the power is turned off. Starting Setup The Award BIOS is immediately activated when you turn on the computer. The BIOS reads the system information contained in the CMOS and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it. When it finishes, the BIOS will seek an operating system on one of the disks and then launch and turn control over to the operating system. By pressing <Del> immediately after switching the system on, or 2. By pressing the <Del> key when the following message appears briefly at the bottom of the screen during the POST (Power On Self Test ) Press DEL to enter SETUP If the message disappears before you can respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system to try again by turning it OFF then ON or pressing the "RESET" button on the system case. You may also restart by simultaneously pressing the <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys. If you do not press the keys at the correct time and the system does not reset, an error message will be displayed and you will again be asked to . . . PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, DEL TO ENTER SETUP Getting Help Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc> or the F1 key again. In Case of Problems If, after making and saving system changes with the Setup Program, you discover that your computer does not reset, use the Award BIOS defaults to override the CMOS settings. BIOS Setup 10 Main Menu Once you enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from various setup functions and two exit choices. [. . . ] If the Security Option is set to "System", the password will be required both at resetting and at entering setup. If the option is set to "Setup", the prompt only appears when you try to enter setup. Technical Reference Booklet 15 Flash Update Procedure A program AWDFLASH. EXE is included in the utility diskette or CD. The user is recommended to follow the procedure below to update the flash BIOS. Copy the new BIOS file (just obtained or downloaded) and the utility program AWDFLASH. EXE to the diskette. [. . . ]