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IBM PC 6300 User’s Guide First Edition ( January 2001 )
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First Edition ( January 2001 ) The following paragraph does not apply to any state or country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: International Business Machines Corporation provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied , including, but not limited to, the implied warranties merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement FCC Notice - Part 15 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Safety and Maintenance Precautions Read and follow all instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future use. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the products. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
About This Guide Congratulations on your purchase of this new computer system. This user's guide provides information on the installation and setup procedures for your new motherboard or computer system. Chapter 1: Getting Started gives you information on what is provided with your computer system and the available functions and locations of controls.
CHAPTER Getting Started This chapter introduces you to your computer system. If this is the first time you are using a computer, this chapter provides information on the basics of computing. Choosing a Location Before you start, you need to find a place for your computer. Like any other delicate electronic device, your PC should be placed in a suitable location.
Chapter 1: Getting Started !" Do not place your PC near water. Accidentally pouring liquid onto your system may damage it. !" Keep your PC away from devices that generate radio frequency interference such as stereo equipment. This should also be kept at least three feet from sources of strong magnetic fields since these may destroy information stored on your diskette and hard disk.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Keyboard The keyboard is an input device. You use this to enter your commands or data to the computer. Connect the keyboard to your system by inserting the connector of its cable to the PS/2 Keyboard Jack found at the rear of your system. The connector is designed to fit into the keyboard jack in only one way.
Chapter 1: Getting Started To connect a parallel printer to your system, you shall need a printer cable. This type of cable is supplied with your printer. Connect an end of this cable to the Parallel Port at the rear of your system. Check the printer's manual for any driver installation required to maximize its performance.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Using the Keyboard The keyboard works like a typewriter. There are, however, a number of keys specific to a computer keyboard that you won’t find on a typewriter. These are shown and listed below: Description Tells the PC you have finished entering a command and you want the PC to execute it.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Using the Mouse With most software programs, you use a mouse to select options and move around the screen. You may want to place a mouse pad under your mouse to make it move more smoothly. You can buy mouse pads at computer and office supply stores. Pointing with the Mouse Slide the mouse on a flat surface and watch the pointer on your screen move in the same direction.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Using the CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / CD-RW Drive Before you insert a CD, check for dust or fingerprints on the face of the CD without the title. Dust or smudges may cause the drive to read the CD incorrectly. You can use a clean, dry, non-abrasive cloth to wipe it clean.
CHAPTER Specifications This chapter lists the standard features and technical specifications of your motherboard. Standard Features %" Socket-370 single Intel Celeron / Pentium III (PPGA/FC-PGA) processor at 66/100/133 MHz CPU-Host bus speed (depending on particular model) %" 128K/256K second-level cache in CPU (depending on particular model) %"...
Chapter 2: Specifications Memory &" Two 168-pin DIMM (Dual Inline Memory Module) sockets &" Minimum size is 16MB and maximum size is 256MB &" 3.3V 100MHz SDRAM &" Non-ECC (64-bit) memory Chipset Uses Intel 810E or Intel 810 chipset which is a high-integration chipset designed for the basic graphics/multimedia PC platform.
Chapter 3: Motherboard Connectors Power Input Requirement 115/230 V~, 4/2A, 60/50 Hz Environmental Specifications Ambient Temperature Operating: 50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C) Non-operating: 5 °F to 140 °F (- 15 °C to 60 °C) NOTE Safety regulations for operating temperature are set at 25°C 5°C. Humidity Operating: 15% to 80%, no condensation...
CHAPTER Motherboard Connectors This chapter provides the layout, descriptions and functions of the connectors of your motherboard. There are a number of connectors on the motherboard which allow you to connect to different peripherals and/or devices. Motherboard Layout...
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Connectors &" CPU Installation The CPU (Central Processing Unit) can be upgrade as illustrated below. CPU List Speed L2 Cache (Packaging) Pentium III 933 MHz 133 MHz 256 KB (FCPGA) 900 MHz 100 MHz 256 KB 866 MHz 133 MHz 256 KB 800 MHz...
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Connectors &" USB Header (JUSB2) This is an onboard extension 2x6 pin header for connection to two front USB ports. &" Earphone and Mic In Header (JAUDIO) This onboard connector enables front access microphone and headphone connections. &"...
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Chapter 3: Motherboard Connectors &" Back Panel Connectors Back panel connectors provide the connection from external devices to the system. %" Keyboard & Mouse Port (JKB1) – These ports are for connection of PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. NOTE Mouse and keyboard can be plugged into either of the PS/2 connectors.
CHAPTER BIOS Setup The Award CMOS Setup Utility of your system is discussed in this chapter. Basic Input and Output System (BIOS) is the interface between the hardware and the operating system software. Its function is to provide a series of software interrupts and functions that control operations on certain devices connected to your system.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Entering System Setup When you turn on your system, press <DEL> key immediately to enter CMOS Setup Utility. You have to press <DEL> key fast enough before it starts up the operating system. If you are not able to enter the Setup Utility through this, reboot your computer and repeat the above procedure.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Use the cursor keys to select an item and press <PgUp>, <PgDn>, <+> or <-> keys to modify its option. Item Options Description Date month:day:year Sets system date and time to current date and time. Time hour:min:sec Drive A 360KB, 5.25 in.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup When you press <Enter> key while you are in the ‘IDE HDD Auto-Detection’ field, BIOS will automatically detect and display the drive parameters. Description for other fields as follows: Item Options Description IDE Primary Master Auto ‘Auto’...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Advanced BIOS Features This sub-menu allows you to configure your system for basic operation. Description for each field as follows: Item Options Description Virus Warning Disabled 'Enabled' halts system operation and Enabled causes BIOS to issue a warning when any attempt to modify the boot sector and partition table of the hard disk drive is detected.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Item Options Description CPU L2 Disabled Enables or disables ECC checking of Cache ECC CPU L2 cache. Enabled Checking Processor Disabled Allows BIOS to show Intel Pentium III Number processor serial number or not. Enabled Feature Quick Power Disabled 'Enabled' allows the BIOS to skip...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Item Options Description DRAM>64MB OS2 that is over 64MB in OS/2. Report No ‘No’ assign IRQ6 for FDD. FDD for WIN ‘Yes’ FDD detect IRQ automatically. Summary Disabled Indicates whether the system is to Screen display the diagnostic tests and their Enabled Show results or to display the summary...
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Item Options Description SDRAM Cycle Specifies the timing spec of Time Tras/Trc SDRAM. SDRAM This item specifies the length of RAS-to-CAS the delay inserted between Delay RAS(Row Address Strobe)and CAS(Column Address Strobe) signal of the DRAM system memory access cycle.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Integrated Peripherals This sub-menu allows you to configure integrated system I/O functions. Description for each field as follows: Item Options Description On-Chip Primary Enabled Set these to 'Disabled' if add-on PCI IDE IDE cards are installed. Disabled On-Chip Secondary PCI...
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4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Item Options Description Auto Sets the mode of PIO and UDMA. IDE Primary Master If ‘On-Chip Primary PCI IDE’ is Mode0 disabled, Primary devices (Primary Mode1 IDE Primary Slave Master PIO/UDMA, Primary Slave Mode2 PIO/UDMA are disabled and Mode3 IDE Secondary cannot be modified.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-11 Item Options Description Game Port Disabled Selects game port address. Address Midi Port Address Disabled Sets the specifications and option of audio devices. Midi Port IRQ Power Management Setup This sub-menu configures power conservation features. Description for each field as follows:...
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4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Item Options Description ACPI Suspend S1 (POS) Specifies the mode when Type system enters suspend state. S3 (STR) POS – Power On Standby STR – Suspend to RAM Power User Define 'User Define' allows user to Management define timeout parameters.
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-13 Item Options Description CPU Thermal 87.5% Throttling is used to lower power Throttling 75.0% consumption and reduce heat. 62.5% This item allows the CPU to 50.0% operate at reduced average 37.5% power and sacrifice 25.0% performance.
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Item Options Description Reset Configuration Disabled 'Enabled' resets ESCD upon Data exiting setup if system Enabled re-configuration of a newly installed add-on card causes such a serious conflict that the OS cannot boot. Resource Manual If all ISA and PCI cards installed Controlled By are PNP, set this to Auto.
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Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-15 Description as follows: Item Options Description CPU Warning Disabled Sets the CPU overheat warning Temperature C/122 temperature. C/127 C/133 C/140 C/145 C/151 C/158 Shutdown Disabled Sets the CPU overheat shutdown Temperature C/140 temperature. C/149 C/158 C/167...
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control This sub-menu configures the CPU clock features. Options available for each field as follows: Item Options Description Auto Detect Enabled Allows you to let BIOS detect DIMM/PCI Clk Disabled DIMM/PCI clock automatically. Enabled Sets the Clock Generator enable Spread Spectrum...
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4-17 Load Fail-Safe Defaults The Fail-Safe defaults are defaults set by the manufacturer and represent settings that provide the minimum requirements for your system to operate. If you selected this item and press <Enter>, you will be prompted with the following question: Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N) ? _ Press ‘Y’, then ‘Enter’, to restore default settings (except Standard CMOS Features...
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4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Make sure you do not forget the password, or else, you need to drain CMOS RAM and reconfigure your system. If you do not want to use a password, perform the above procedure. However, instead of typing and confirming a password when prompted, just press <Enter>.
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Chapter BIOS Update Procedure Sometimes, you may need to update your BIOS to the latest version. For flexibility and ease of use, Award Flash Utility updates your BIOS through software, without the need to remove chassis cover or change any hardware. Follow the procedure below when you need to update your BIOS: 1.