Integrated Pentium^® A/V
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Specifications

The following specifications are for the standard configuration; your system may contain optional equipment. All Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

CPU	Intel Pentium® MMX™ or Intel Pentium®
CPU speed	Intel Pentium MMX or Intel Pentium 75, 90, 100, 120, 133, 150, 166, or 200 MHz
Processor upgrade	Accepts Intel Pentium OverDrive upgrade
Cache subsystem	L1: Primary, 32K write back cache; 16Kcode/16K data on MMX CPU L1: Primary, 16K write back cache; 8K code/8K data on Pentium CPU L2: Optional secondary 256K or 512K pipelined burst cache, on system board
RAM	Synchronous Dynamic RAM (SDRAM) or Extended Data Out (EDO)Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs); two banks with one 168-pin DIMM socket per bank: one bank is one slot. Expandable to 128MB (EDO) or 64 MB (SDRAM).
BIOS	AMI BIOS: Flash BIOS for easy updates from floppy disk
IDE interfaces	Supports up to four IDE devices (hard drives or CD-ROMs) using two on-board PCI IDE adapters; automatic drive type selection for easy setup.
Floppy drive	A floppy controller is integrated on the system board. Support available for primary and secondary floppy drives and a tape backup unit (TBU).
I/O ports	One parallel, one serial port, and 2 USB ports on system board; LPT and COM configurable from system setup program; no jumper settings required; header on the system board for additional serial port.
Integrated Audio	Creative Labs 16-bit Vibra 16C; 8-pin header (2x4) for wavetable upgrade; 4-pin ATAPI header (1x4) CD-ROM audio in; 4-pin ATAPI header (1x4) for mono-in/mono-out Telephone Answering Device (TAD); 4-pin ATAPI header (1x4) for TV Tuner-In.
Integrated Video	ATI GT chipset with 2MB of Synchronous Graphics RAM (SGRAM); Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) feature connector; Display Data Control (DDC) 2b support
Mouse/Keyboard	Microsoft PS/2 mouse connector/Microsoft PS/2 keyboard connector
ISA/PCI expansion slots	Three/Three
System environment	Internal temperature: 10°C to 35°C; Humidity: 20% to 80% Altitude: -200 ft. to 10,000 ft. Shock, vibration: 12g, 11ms half-sine; 2 to 200Hz, 0.25g sinusoidal CPU clearance: >0.2 inch after installation, top and sides
Certification	FCC Class B, UL, CUL, EN55022, EN50082-1, EN60950, VCCI

Many Gateway 2000 products are custom engineered by our suppliers to Gateway 2000 specifications, and may vary with similarly marketed products.

The CMOS Setup Utility

The computer’s BIOS has a built-in Setup utility that allows you to set several basic system characteristics. The settings are stored in battery-backed RAM that retains information about your system when the power is off.

To enter the Setup, press <F1> when the prompt to do so appears on the screen shortly after your computer is turned on (during what is called the boot process). After a moment the Main Setup screen appears:

Notice a separate box on the right-hand side of the screen. This is the Command Screen, and it is displayed as part of every window in the Setup utility. It contains several commands that help you move through the Setup functions. See the following detailed illustration of this command screen.

Help command — Press <F1> to get information about the highlighted item; this item is only usable in a submenu.

Back command — Press <Esc> to back out of any field.

Select command — Press <Enter> to select submenus and options.

Previous Item command — Press the up arrow to move to the previous menu item.

Next Item command — Press the down arrow to move to the next menu item.

Select Menu command — Use the left and right arrows to move between the four major menus.

Setup Defaults command — Press <F5> to set the Setup parameters to their factory default values. A submenu appears asking you to press either <Enter> to load the defaults, or <Esc> to skip.

Previous Values command — Press <F6> to set all Setup parameters to the values that were set when you entered Setup. A submenu appears asking you to press either <Enter> to discard the changes, or <Esc> to skip.

Save & Exit command — Press <F10> to exit Setup and either save or ignore all changes. A submenu appears asking you to press <Enter> to save the changes, or <Esc> to ignore the changes and exit.

Using the Main CMOS Setup menu

Now that you can move around the Setup screens, return to the Main Setup menu and look at the options.

Several items of information in this menu tell you about your system. You can change some of the items; others are provided solely for your information.

System time and date

These fields provide you with the current date and time. Note that the hour is displayed as a 24-hour clock. For example, 1:00 PM is 13:00:00.

Floppy drive options

Highlight this item and press Enter to view the floppy drive options submenu screen. This screen provides you with information about the floppy disk drives that may be installed in your system. An illustration of this screen follows.

Press Enter on the highlighted floppy drive type to see the options menu for floppy drive type. You should only change the floppy drive type if you have installed another floppy drive shown on the list or if CMOS values are lost.

Press Enter on the Floppy Access field to view these menu choices. Select the Read/Write option to allow the system to both read and write information to the floppy drive. Select the Read Only option to allow the system to write protect all floppy diskettes. This option overrides the write protect tab on the diskettes; diskettes used with this option become read only.

Hard disk drive setup

Your system can support two IDE hard drives on the system board primary IDE connector, and two more on its secondary IDE connector.

Highlight the first hard drive item, called Primary IDE Master, and press Enter. The Primary IDE Master information submenu appears (See the Primary IDE Master sub menu screen). The IDE device configuration is set to Auto Configured, which allows the system to detect and set up the drive every time the system boots. The Auto Configured setting allows for swapping drives while the power to the system is off because the system detects the new drive’s settings as the system boots.

You can change the hard drive type to User Definable by pressing Enter on the highlighted bar. You may need to choose the User Definable mode if you are running Novell and have a 528MB or larger size drive. Highlight User Definable and press Enter. Now you can fill in the fields with your specific information. For example, set the drive to 4960 cylinders, 16 heads, and 63 sectors. The size shows 1549MB.

You can also change the hard drive type to Disabled. Choose this setting if you are using SCSI hard drives instead of IDE drives.

The IDE Translation Mode controls the way your system interacts with the hard drive in terms of the drive size, capabilities, and the operating system that it uses. The default setting is Auto-Detected. This allows the BIOS to detect IDE drive support for Logical Block Addressing (LBA).

Press Enter on the IDE Translation Mode field to see the other options: Standard CHS or Extended CHS.

Select Standard CHS if the system is using a 528MB or smaller hard drive.

Select Extended CHS if the system is using a hard drive larger than 528MB. Check your hard drive manual to determine which of these modes your hard drive supports.

Some operating systems do not support LBA and/or Extended CHS translation modes. In these cases, this parameter should be set to Standard CHS. Check the documentation for your specific operating system to see if it supports these extended modes. MS-DOS, Windows 3.X, and Windows 95 all support LBA and Extended CHS modes.

The Multiple Sector Setting controls the number of sectors transferred by an IDE drive per interrupt generated. The default setting is Auto-Detected. Press Enter on the Multiple Sector Setting field to see the other options: Disabled, 4 sectors/Block, or 8 sectors/Block. Check the specifications for your hard disk drive (found in its manual) to determine which setting provides the optimum performance for your drive.

Fast Programmed I/O Modes controls the speed at which programmed I/O transfers occur on the PCI- IDE interface. The default setting is Auto-Detected, which causes transfers to occur at the maximum speed of the drive and/or controller (Mode 4). You can also choose Disabled, which causes transfers to occur at an un-optimized speed.

Highlight the second hard drive item, called Primary IDE Slave, and press Enter. The Primary IDE Slave information submenu appears, as shown below.

All of the fields shown on this screen function the same as those listed on the Primary IDE Master screen.

Language

This field controls the language of the text strings used in both Setup and in your system. Any installed language appears as an option in its own language. Highlight and press Enter to select the desired language. See the following screen illustration for details:

Boot Options

Highlight this item and press Enter to see the submenu shown below, in which you can select several parameters that affect the system’s boot up configuration.

Boot Device fields (First through Fourth) allow you to choose the order in which your system’s hard drive, floppy drive, CD-ROM, etc. are booted. You choose the device you want for each field by pressing Enter to view the choices.

The default Boot Device order is as follows: CD-ROM, Floppy, Hard Disk, and Disabled. Make sure any unused Boot Device fields are set to Disabled.

The System Cache field controls the primary and secondary caches. We recommend leaving it set to Enabled, since setting it to Disabled degrades system performance.

The Boot Speed field controls the system speed. We recommend leaving this setting to Turbo, since selecting Deturbo decreases system performance significantly.

The Num Lock field controls whether the keyboard Num Lock function is turned on or off when the system boots up. Since the AnyKey keyboard has separate numeric and cursor keys, we recommend you set this to On. However, the factory default setting is Off.

The Setup Prompt field controls whether or not the Press <F1> Key to Enter Setup message is displayed during the Power On Self Test (POST). Enabled is the default setting; the Disabled setting shuts off the Press <F1> Key to Enter Setup message during POST.

The Hard Disk Pre-Delay field delays the system’s attempt to initialize the first IDE drive in that system. This is necessary because some drives may hang if they are accessed too soon following power up or reset. This delay only affects the first drive to be accessed. Disabled is the default setting. The other options are 3,6,9,12,15,21, or 30 seconds.

The Typematic Rate Programming field controls whether or not your system uses default or user configurable values for two sub-items: Typematic Rate Delay and Typematic Rate. Since the 104+ keyboard has typematic functions built in, you can set this to Default. If you choose Override, the following two sub items appear:

• Typematic Rate Delay. This item sets how long a key must be held down before it begins to repeat. It is functional only if Typematic Rate Programming is set to Override.
• Typematic Rate. This item sets how fast a key repeats. It is functional only if Typematic Rate Programming is set to Override.

Video Mode

This field is for information only. It tells you the system’s video mode.

Mouse

This field is for information only. It describes whether or not you have a PS2 mouse Installed or Not Installed.

Base Memory

This field is for information only. It reports the amount of conventional memory in your system, normally 640 KB.

Extended Memory

This is an information field only. It should report your total RAM above the first 1MB.

Scan User Flash Area

This is a programmable area at memory range E8000-E8FFF. The default setting is Disabled.

Using the Advanced CMOS Setup menu

Use the Right Arrow to toggle to the next menu, the Advanced CMOS Setup menu, as described in the Advanced Setup menu screen.

Processor Type

This information only field describes the processor type installed, normally Pentium^® Family. If a MMX processor is installed, that information is displayed in this field.

Processor Speed

This field is for information only. The Processor Speed item displays either 75, 90, 100, 120, 133, 150, 166, or 200 MHz, depending on the jumper block configuration setting for the CPU speed.

Cache Size

This field is for information only. Cache size item displays the size of the installed cache, either 256K or 512K. If no cache is installed, this field is not displayed. The system automatically detects the cache size.

Peripheral Configuration

By pressing Enter on this highlighted option, you can select the Peripheral Configuration submenu, as shown below:

This submenu allows you to enable or disable several peripherals and on-board resources.

The Primary IDE Interface field allows you to enable or disable the primary IDE hard disk drive interface. You can choose Auto (enabled) or Disabled. The default setting is Auto.

The Secondary IDE Interface field allows you to enable or disable the secondary IDE hard disk drive interface. You can choose Auto (enabled) or Disabled. The default setting is Auto.

The Floppy Interface field allows you to enable or disable the floppy diskette drive interface. You can choose Auto (enabled) or Disabled. The default setting is Auto.

The Serial Port 1 Address field allows you to select the address of serial port 1. Several options are shown in the following illustration.

The default setting is Auto. If the Configuration Mode option under the Plug and Play Configuration submenu is set to Use Setup Utility, the Setup utility assigns the first free COM port (normally COM1, 3F8h) as the serial port 1 address, regardless of what is selected under the Serial Port 1 Address option in this submenu screen.

The Serial Port 2 Address field allows you to select the address of serial port 2. Several options are shown in the following illustration.

The default setting is Auto. If the Configuration Mode option under the Plug and Play Configuration submenu is set to Use Setup Utility, the Setup utility assigns the second free COM port (normally COM2, 2F8h) as the serial port 2 address, regardless of what is selected under the Serial Port 2 Address option in this submenu screen.

The Parallel Port Address field allows you to select the address and IRQ of the parallel port. Several options are shown in the following illustration.

The default setting is Auto. If the Configuration Mode option under the Plug and Play Configuration submenu is set to Use Setup Utility, the Setup utility assigns the LPT1, 378h, IRQ7 as the parallel port address, regardless of what is selected under the Parallel Port Address option in this submenu screen.

The Parallel Port Mode field allows you to select the mode for the parallel port. The setting you choose depends on the type of peripheral installed with your system. The following illustration displays several options.

The default setting is Compatible, which is an AT spec, output only mode. Bi-directional is an input-output only mode (the parallel port operates in bi-directional PS/2-compatible mode), ECP is an Extended Capabilities Port mode (IEEE 1284), and EPP is an Enhanced Parallel Port mode (Rev. 1.7). Selecting either ECP or EPP means that the parallel port operates in both high speed and bi-directional modes.

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Interface field allows you to activate or deactivate the USB ports. Enabled activates the ports; Disabled deactivates the USB ports. Enabled is the default setting.

The Primary IDE Status field displays the current status of the primary IDE interface selected in the Primary PCI IDE Interface field. This is an informational field and is not alterable.

The Secondary IDE Status field displays the current status of the secondary IDE interface selected in the Secondary IDE Interface field. This is an informational field and is not alterable.

The Floppy Status field displays the current status of the floppy drive as indicated in the Floppy Interface field. This is an informational field and is not alterable.

The Serial Port 1 Status field displays the current status of the serial port 1 address indicated in that field. This is an informational field and is not alterable.

The Serial Port 2 Status field displays the current status of the serial port 2 address indicated in that field. This is an informational field and is not alterable.

The Parallel Port Status field displays the current status of the parallel port mode indicated in that field. This is an informational field and is not alterable.

Audio Configuration

This section controls the integrated sound portion of your system. The default option, Enabled, activates the integrated sound. The other option, Disabled, deactivates the integrated audio.

Advanced Chipset Configuration

By pressing Enter on this highlighted option, you can select the Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu, as shown below:

This submenu allows you to change the characteristics of your system’s ISA Linear Frame Buffering (LFB) size and Video Palette Snoop and reports RAM configuration.

The ISA LFB Size allows you to create a hole in the system memory map. Accesses made to addresses within this hole are directed to the ISA bus instead of to main memory. You should set this field to Disabled unless you are using an ISA card with 64K or greater of memory that needs to be accessed by the system, and you are not using Plug and Play run-time utilities (CM and ICU).

The Video Palette Snoop, when set to Enabled, allows an ISA video card to share a common palette with a PCI graphics card. If your system is configured with only a PCI graphics card, you should leave this item set to its default setting of Disabled.

The Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) field controls the length of time an agent on the PCI bus can hold the bus when another agent has requested the bus. The default is Auto Configured and should not be changed.

The Bank 0 DIMM Detected and Bank 1 DIMM Detected fields automatically detect and display installed memory DIMM types, EDO or SDRAM.

Power Management Configuration

By pressing Enter on this highlighted option, you can select the Power Management Configuration submenu, portrayed below:

This submenu allows you to enable or disable several power saving features, including several settings for video.

The Advanced Power Management (APM) field allows you to globally enable or disable advanced power management support in your system. If you choose Enable, the system works with APM-aware operating systems and software to manage the power consumed by the CPU, IDE drives, and graphics cards.

If you choose Disabled, then none of the other fields in the Power Management Configuration submenu are displayed.

The IDE Drive Power Down field controls whether or not a spin-down command is issued to the IDE drives when the system goes into low power mode. Choose Enabled or Disabled.

The VESA Video Power Down field controls the VESA power management command issued to the graphics card when the system goes into low power mode. Several settings are provided, as shown below. The proper setting is dependent upon the VESA mode(s) supported by your graphics card.

The Inactivity Timer field controls the number of minutes that the system detects no user activity before switching to low power mode. The default setting is 20 minutes, which is the recommended setting.

The Hot Key field is used to define a key sequence that, when entered, causes the APM BIOS to ask an APM-aware operating system to go into immediate power managed mode. This simultaneous key sequence is CTRL-ALT and whatever key you choose to complete the sequence. After selecting a key, you must press Enter to activate the Hot Key.

When the system goes into the power down mode, it emits a single beep to let you know that power management mode is imminent. If you have set a User Password, however, you must enter that password before the system comes out of power management mode. Instructions for setting a User Password are in the next section, "Using the Security CMOS Setup Menu."

Plug and Play Configuration

Press Enter on this highlighted option to select the Plug and Play Configuration submenu, as shown below:

This submenu allows you to alter such items as the Setup utility, the ISA shared memory size, and several IRQs, which can be made directly available to or used by an ISA card.

The Configuration Mode field allows you to choose the method in which information about legacy ISA cards (ISA cards that do not have Plug and Play capabilities) is conveyed to the BIOS, allowing the BIOS to set up PCI and ISA Plug and Play cards without conflicting with the legacy ISA cards.

If you choose Use Setup Utility, the BIOS depends upon information provided by you in the IRQ availability fields to prevent conflicts between Plug and Play cards and legacy ISA cards. If this option is chosen, you should not install and use run-time Plug and Play software (Configuration Manager and ICU).

If you choose Use ICU or PnP OS then the BIOS uses the information provided by the run-time Plug and Play software (Configuration Manager and ICU) to ensure no conflicts with legacy ISA cards. You should choose this mode if your system is configured with these utilities and they are used. When you choose Use ICU, a second field appears, Boot with PnP OS, which allows you to choose the plug and play operating system. Press Enter to see the menu choices, as shown below. If you have Windows^® 95 loaded onto your system, you should select Windows 95.

Returning to the Use Setup Utility window, the ISA Shared Memory Size field is used to specify a range of memory addresses that are directed to the ISA bus rather than on-board memory. This field should be set to a memory size (16KB, 32KB, etc.) only when a non-Plug and Play ISA card (legacy card) is used that has its own non-ROM memory space. Local Area Network (LAN) cards that have on-board memory buffers are one example of this; video capture cards that have video buffer memory are another.

The default (Disabled) is for all upper memory to be available for memory shadowing unless a block is unshadowed by selecting one of the other memory options shown in the following screen:

Note that if you choose an option other than Disabled, a second field appears called the ISA Shared Memory Base Address field (shown in the following illustration). This field displays a corresponding base address for the unshadowed memory size you selected. You have the option to change the base address for all unshadowed memory options except 96KB, because this option takes up the entire memory block.

The IRQ 3 – IRQ 15 fields are used to indicate whether individual interrupts are used by ISA legacy cards. If not used, then they should be set to Available. If they are used, they should be set to Used by ISA Card. It is important to remember that all but one can be set to Used by ISA Card. At least one IRQ must remain available for PCI cards that use interrupts to function.

Using the Security CMOS Setup menu

Use the right arrow to toggle over to the next main menu screen, the Security CMOS Setup menu.

In this menu, you can set two types of passwords for your CMOS Setup program. The two types of passwords are User Passwords and Administrative Passwords.

The Set User Password allows you to set a password to control access to the Setup Utility, the keyboard initial boot, and the keyboard when used along with the Security Hot Key.

The Administrative Password allows you to set a password to control access to the Setup Utility only.

The following table describes the interaction between these passwords:

Password in Effect	Enter Setup with User Password	Enter Setup with Admin Password	Boot
User password only	Can change all fields	N/A	User password required
Admin password only	N/A	Can change all fields	No password required
Both	Can change a limited number of fields*	Can change all fields	User or Admin password required

*If the Administrative Password is in effect and you enter Setup with the User Password, you can only change System Date, System Time, User Password and Security Hot Key fields.

When you press Enter on the highlighted Set User Password field, the following window appears:

Enter your password in the "Enter New Password" block. Then, retype it in the "Confirm New Password" block. Your password is now set. The window above is shown for Set User Password, but it appears the same for Set Administrative Password.

You can tell if a password has been set in either of the two fields by looking at the top of the Security menu screen. If either the User Password is or Administrative Password is fields say Enabled, then a password is in place for that field.

If you are entering a new password in either field to replace an older one, the pop-up window will look about the same, except the words Enter Current Password appear at the top.

If you have set a password in either of the two password fields, a third field, Unattended Start, appears. This field controls the point at which you must enter the User password.

If you choose Enable, you must give the User password after the system has completed automatic boot activity and before you can use the keyboard (the keyboard is locked and the NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, and SCROLL LOCK lights are flashing).

If you choose Disable, you must give the password before the system starts automatic bootup.

Another field you see if you have entered a User or Administrative password is the Security Hot Key (CTRL-ALT-) field. Use this field to define a key that, typed simultaneously with CTRL-ALT, places the system into secure mode by locking out the keyboard. When you type in the Security Hot Key, the Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock lights on your keyboard flash on and off in sequence, indicating that your system is now secure.

Using the Exit CMOS Setup menu

Use the right arrow to toggle over to the next main menu screen, the Exit CMOS Setup menu, as shown below:

This menu allows you to choose whether or not to keep any changes in the CMOS Setup that you may have made before exiting CMOS. You can also choose to load any Setup defaults you may want.

If you press Enter on the Exit Saving Changes field, the following screen appears:

The Exit Saving Changes field allows you to exit the Setup Utility and save the current entries for all parameters. If you press Enter, the system exits Setup with all the parameters set to their current values.

If you press Escape, you return to the Exit menu without saving any changes.

The Exit Discarding Changes field allows you to exit the Setup Utility and discard any changes you may have made to the Setup parameters.

If you press Enter, the system exits Setup and throws out any changes you made to the parameters.

If you press Escape, you return to the Exit menu with no change.

The Load Setup Defaults field allows you to load default values into all Setup parameters, except for passwords.

If you choose Enter, the defaults are loaded into all Setup parameters, except for passwords.

If you choose Escape, you return to the Exit menu with no change.

The Discard Changes field allows you to undo any changes you made to the Setup parameters during this Setup session.

If you choose Enter, any changes you made to the Setup parameters are discarded.

If you choose Escape, you return to the Exit menu with no changes.

Removing the Cover

Computers emit radio frequency energy that can interfere with television and radio reception if not contained. Do not operate the computer with the cover removed.

Before opening your system case, read and follow these preventions and precautions to prevent damage from static electricity.

Static Electricity Preventions

1. WEAR A GROUNDING WRIST STRAP (available at most electronic stores).

2. Turn off the system power.

3. Touch the back of the power supply fan, located on the back of the case.

4. UNPLUG ALL CORDS FROM WALL OUTLET.

5. Remove the system case cover.

Static Electricity Precautions

• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as plastic and styrofoam in your work area.

• Remove parts from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use it. Do not lay parts on the outside of antistatic bags since only the inside provides antistatic protection.

• Always hold cards by their edges and their metal mounting bracket. Avoid touching components on the cards and the edge connectors that connect to expansion slots.

• Never slide cards or other parts over any surface.

 

To remove the cover:

1. Take precautions against static discharge. Work in a static-free area and use a grounding strap whenever you handle electronic components.
2. Power down the computer and disconnect the power cord and all other cables from the back of the unit.
3. Remove only the screws that hold the cover in place. Refer to the System Guide or InfoBook that shipped with your system for instructions. Do not remove any other screws.
4. Carefully remove the cover.

When you replace the cover, be careful not to remove or damage any brass tabs that may be around the edge of the unit, and do not catch the cover on any cables inside the unit.

Expansion Slots and Cards

The system board has six expansion slot connectors. Three connectors are ISA-bus 8/16-bit slots. Three connectors accept expansion cards with a 32-bit PCI local bus interface.

Installing expansion cards

This system board accepts two types of expansion cards: ISA cards and PCI cards. Many ISA expansion cards have jumpers or switches that set interrupts and I/O addresses, and they have instructions that explain how to set them to avoid conflicts; follow the instructions carefully.

If you install a PCI card, simply plug it in. Refer to the system board illustration on the next page for the proper installation location. The system configures the card for you.

 

To install an ISA expansion card:

1. Set any jumpers and switches on the card as described in the card’s instructions.
2. Power down the system and remove the cover.
3. If you have a tower case, lay the unit on its side to make access to the interior easier.
4. Locate a free expansion slot.
5. Remove the screw securing the expansion port cover to the rear panel. Keep the port cover to re-install if you ever remove the card.
6. Seat the expansion card firmly in the slot.
7. Secure the card to the rear panel with the screw from step 5.
8. Attach any cables according to the card’s instructions.
9. Replace the system unit cover.
10. Install any software the card may require.

System Board Connectors

1. ISA expansion slots
2. PCI expansion slots
3. CD audio connector (top); TAD connector/TV tuner (bottom)
4. Joystick/MIDI connector (top); Audio connectors (bottom)
5. Parallel port (top)
6. COM1 serial port (bottom left); Video connector (bottom right)
7. USB connectors (stacked)
8. PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors (stacked)
9. COM2 serial port
10. CPU in a ZIF socket
11. SRAM cache socket
12. Voltage regulator
13. Power connector
14. 3V Lithium battery
15. Secondary PCI IDE connector
16. Primary PCI IDE connector
17. Floppy connector
18. Pin 1 side
19. DIMM sockets
20. Front panel I/O connectors
21. J9C1 configuration jumper block
22. J7A1 jumper block
23. VESA feature connector
24. Wavetable connector

Back panel connection points

1. PS/2 mouse connector
2. USB connectors (stacked)
3. 25-pin parallel port (LPT1)
4. Joystick/MIDI connector
5. Microphone connector
6. Audio line-in connector
7. Audio line-out (speaker connector)
8. 15-pin video connector (monitor)
9. 9-pin serial port (COM1)
10. PS/2 keyboard connector

Description of specific system board connectors

Some important system board features are described briefly below.

Expansion slots

Up to six expansion slots may be populated on the system board. There are three ISA bus expansion connectors and three PCI expansion connectors. All three PCI expansion slots accept PCI bus master cards, and fully support the PCI 2.1 specification.

Battery

This external coin-cell style battery supplies power to the integrated real time clock (RTC) and CMOS memory. The battery has an estimated lifetime of three years and is socketed for easy replacement. When the system is on, power is supplied from the power supply to extend the life of the battery.

Voltage regulator (VRE)

Supplies the power to the CPU and chipset. Voltage levels are preset at the factory and should not be changed.

DIMM sockets

One DIMM socket comprises a bank. You can fill one or both banks with DIMM components, in combinations listed according to the charts in the "Installing Memory" section of this manual.

Power connector

This single-unit connector supplies power to the system board components and cooling fan. It is keyed to fit only one way.

Ultra I/O SMC controller

This component provides control for the parallel port, floppy drive, real time clock (RTC), and keyboard and mouse controller.

System controller (TVX) and data path unit (TDX)

The system controller integrates the cache and main memory DRAM control functions and provides bus control for transfers between the CPU, cache, main memory, and the PCI bus.

Controlled by the TVX, the data path unit (TDX) devices add one load each to the PCI bus and perform all the necessary byte and word swapping required. Memory and I/O write buffers are included in these devices.

J7A1BIOS Recovery Jumper

This allows the BIOS to be recovered if the BIOS has become corrupted. A plastic jumper shunt connecting Pins 1 and 2 is for normal operations; a plastic jumper shunt connecting Pins 2 and 3 is for BIOS recovery.

SRAM cache socket

The internal cache on this system board is complemented by a second level cache using pipelined burst SRAM cache. This cache is in the form of a "stick" that fits into a special socket on the system board.

Stacked connectors

The keyboard and mouse; parallel port, video, USB, and COM1 connectors; and joystick/MIDI and audio connectors are stacked on this system board.

Front panel connectors

1. Speaker (on-board Piezo or external speaker)
2. Reset switch
3. Power and sleep LED
4. Hard drive activity LED
5. Infrared (IRDA) port
6. Sleep
7. Power on/off

Jumper Settings

The jumper configuration block on the system board allows you to alter several system functions. Use the illustrations on the following pages to set the jumpers according to the functions you need to use. The jumpers were set to their default positions at the factory, so you only need to alter the jumpers if you are changing a function.

Jumper settings for system speeds

The J9C1 jumper is composed of individual jumper segments A, B, C and D. The following illustration shows the correct jumper settings on the J9C1 jumper block (blocks C and D) for 200 MHz processor speed.

In addition to the 200MHz processor speed, the system board also supports a variety of other processor speeds. The chart in the next section describes these additional settings.

Only J9C1 jumper blocks C and D govern processor speed settings. This example shows the setting for 200MHz. See "Jumper settings chart for system speeds" for other processor speed settings.

Jumper settings chart for system speeds

Below is a complete list of jumper settings and the resulting processor speeds, memory clock speeds, and CPU clock multipliers. You can use this chart to further customize your system to best fit your computing needs. Be sure that the processor on the system board matches these settings if you switch or upgrade processors.

CPU speed	CPU clock	Memory clock	J9C1 - Block C	J9C1 - Block D
75MHz	1.5x	50	2-3; 5-6	1-2; 4-5
90MHz	1.5x	60	2-3; 4-5	1-2; 4-5
100MHz	1.5x	66	1-2; 5-6	1-2; 4-5
120MHz	2.0x	60	2-3; 4-5	2-3; 4-5
133MHz	2.0x	66	1-2; 5-6	2-3; 4-5
150MHz	2.5x	60	2-3; 4-5	2-3; 5-6
166MHz	2.5x	66	1-2; 5-6	2-3; 5-6
200MHz	3.0x	66	1-2; 5-6	1-2; 5-6

Password enable settings

The following illustration shows the jumper pin settings for the system password clear function and the normal operation function. To clear the system password, power down the system and move the jumper shunt on segment A of the J9C1 jumper block from its default position (pins 1-2, shown in the illustration) to pins 2-3. Power up the system and the password is cleared. Then, power down the system again and replace the jumper shunt to its normal operating position. This procedure should only be performed if you have forgotten your user password.

CMOS clear settings

The following illustration shows the jumper pin settings for the CMOS clear function and the normal operation function. To clear the CMOS and reset it to default values, power down the system and move the jumper shunt on segment A of the J9C1 jumper block from its default position (pins 4-5, shown in the illustration) to pins 5-6. Power up the system and the CMOS is reset to its default values. Then, power down the system again and replace the jumper shunt to its normal operating position. This procedure should be done whenever the system BIOS is updated.

CMOS Setup Utility access

The following illustration shows the jumper pin settings for disabling the CMOS Setup Utility access function and the normal operation function. To disable CMOS Setup Utility access, move the jumper shunt on segment B of the J9C1 jumper block from its default position (pins 1-2, shown in the illustration) to pins 2-3. To restore CMOS Setup Utility access, replace the jumper shunt to its normal operating position.

Installing Memory

Your computer’s system board supports a new kind of on-board memory known as Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). DIMMs represent an advancement in memory capability because they provide a 64-bit data path that allows for greater data transfer across the system board. The previous type of memory, Single In-line Memory Modules (SIMMs), provides only a 32-bit data path.

Two DIMM sockets reside on the system board, arranged as Bank 0 and Bank 1, with each bank consisting of one socket. Bank 0 only, Bank 1 only, or both banks may be populated with DIMMs. Bank 1 operates independently of Bank 0, so Bank 0 can left empty and Bank 1 filled with a DIMM or vice versa. No jumper settings are required for the memory size or type; this information is automatically detected by the system BIOS.

Two types of DIMMs may be used with the system board. These are Extended Data Out (EDO) DIMMs and Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) DIMMs.

Refer to the charts at the end of this section to see all of the possible combinations of EDO and SDRAM DIMMs.

 

To install DIMMs:

1. Pull open the plastic DIMM socket clamps on each side of the socket.
2. Insert the DIMM into the socket as shown below. The module is inserted perpendicular to the socket. The two notches in the DIMM must match up with notches in the socket.
3. Gently press the DIMM into the socket until it doesn’t move any farther. Inserting the DIMM automatically locks each of the socket clamps on each end of the DIMM.

 

To remove DIMMs:

1. Gently push out first one and then the other plastic socket clamp on each end of the DIMM. The module should pop up slightly from the socket.
2. Carefully lift the DIMM out of the socket. Never force the DIMM out of the socket without releasing the clamps. Failure to release the clamps may break the socket, causing damage that is not covered by the warranty.

SDRAM DIMM combinations chart

Use the chart below to install SDRAM DIMMs according to the combination that best enhances your computing needs. DIMM Banks 0 and 1 work independently, so the following chart considers combinations that leave one DIMM bank empty.

DIMM Bank 0	DIMM Bank 1	Total System Memory
1MB × 64 (8MB)/empty	Empty/1M×64 (8MB)	8MB
1MB × 64 (8MB)	1MB × 64 (8MB)	16MB
1MB × 64 (8MB)	2MB × 64 (16MB)	24MB
1MB × 64 (8MB)	4MB × 64 (32MB)	40MB
2MB × 64 (16MB)/empty	Empty/2MB × 64 (16MB)	16MB
2MB × 64 (16MB)	1MB × 64 (8MB)	24MB
2MB × 64 (16MB)	2MB × 64 (16MB)	32MB
2MB × 64 (16MB)	4MB × 64 (32MB)	48MB
4MB × 64 (32MB)/empty	Empty/4MB × 64 (32MB)	32MB
4MB × 64 (32MB)	1MB × 64 (8MB)	40MB
4MB × 64 (32MB)	2MB × 64 (16MB)	48MB
4MB × 64 (32MB)	4MB × 64 (32MB)	64MB

EDO DIMM combinations chart

Use the chart below to install EDO DIMMs according to the combination that best enhances your computing needs.

DIMM Bank 0	DIMM Bank 1	Total System Memory
1MB × 64 (8MB)/empty	Empty/1M×64 (8MB)	8MB
1MB × 64 (8MB)	512KB × 64 (4MB)	12MB
1MB × 64 (8MB)	1MB × 64 (8MB)	16MB
1MB × 64 (8MB)	2MB × 64 (16MB)	24MB
1MB × 64 (8MB)	4MB × 64 (32MB)	40MB
1MB × 64 (8MB)	8MB × 64 (64MB)	72MB
2MB × 64 (16MB)/empty	Empty/2MB × 64 (16MB)	16MB
2MB × 64 (16MB)	1MB × 64 (8MB)	24MB
2MB × 64 (16MB)	2MB × 64 (16MB)	32MB
2MB × 64 (16MB)	4MB × 64 (32MB)	48MB
2MB × 64 (16MB)	8MB × 64 (64MB)	80MB
4MB × 64 (32MB)/empty	Empty/4MB × 64 (32MB)	32MB
4MB × 64 (32MB)	1MB × 64 (8MB)	40MB
4MB × 64 (32MB)	2MB × 64 (16MB)	48MB
4MB × 64 (32MB)	4MB × 64 (32MB)	64MB
4MB × 64 (64MB)	8MB × 64 (64MB)	96MB
8MB × 64 (64MB)/empty	8MB × 64 (64MB)/empty	64MB
8MB × 64 (64MB)	1MB × 64 (8MB)	72MB
8MB × 64 (64MB)	2MB × 64 (16MB)	80MB
8MB × 64 (64MB)	4MB × 64 (32MB)	96MB
8MB × 64 (64MB)	8MB × 64 (64MB)	128MB

Upgrading the processor

The system board CPU socket is designed to accommodate an Intel OverDrive processor upgrade.

 

To install an OverDrive processor:

1. Carefully remove the heat sink clamp from the top of the processor.
2. Locate the ZIF socket on the system board. UNLATCH AND RAISE THE HANDLE.
3. Remove the chip/processor by lifting it straight up. DO NOT rest the removed processor on its pins once it is out of the socket. Lay the processor down on its smooth side only.
4. Unpack the OverDrive chip/processor and align it over the socket, making sure to match the notched corner or dot on the processor with the corner on the socket with pin holes different from the holes in the other corners. It is the corner at the base of the handle.
5. Push the processor fully into place, making sure not to bend any pins underneath the processor; then lower and lock the handle.
6. Set the jumpers as described in the illustrations and chart (found in the "Jumper Settings" section of this manual) to match the CPU speed of the OverDrive chip/processor.
7. Note the system environment considerations shown on the specifications page. Take care not to exceed them.

After the chip is in place, you must have clearance of at least 0.2 inch above and around the chip. This allows room for cooling. In no case should the internal temperature of the system exceed 35°C.

On-board Audio

Audio functionality has been integrated on this system board.

Installing Windows 95 Software

Windows 95 comes with several multimedia applications built in to the operating system, as well as drivers for the audio on the system board. The Windows 95 software for integrated audio is installed on your system. You need to reinstall the software only if you reinstall Windows 95 or if the audio software is deleted or corrupted. To begin installation, first power up the system.

 

To install from diskette:

1. When Windows 95 boots up, insert the installation diskette into the floppy drive. Click Start, then Run, and type in the following:

   A:\setup

   
   and press <Enter>.

2. The installation program begins.
3. After the installation program is complete, the system board’s integrated audio is ready for you to use.

 

To install from the System CD:

When Windows 95 boots up, insert the System CD in the CD-ROM drive. Click Start, then Run, and type in the following:

D:\win95drv\audio\mmvib16\setup

and press <Enter>.

Installation program specifics

Following is a brief description of the installation program, including some of the screens you see during installation.

Installation welcome screen

The first screen you see welcomes you to the installation program. Click on Next> to proceed with the installation process.

View Readme File screen

The next screen that appears asks you to read through the contents of a readme file before proceeding with installation. When you are finished with the readme file, click on Next> to continue with the installation.

Destination Directory screen

A third screen appears informing you of the default directory location for the audio software. If you accept the default location, click on Next> to proceed. If you want to install the software to another directory, click on Browse to choose the directory or type in the directory name.

Setup Options screen

The next screen asks you to select the type of setup you want for the software. You can choose either full installation or custom installation. Full installation is the default and recommended option. When you have made your selection, click on Next> to continue the installation process.

Select Program Folder screen

This screen informs you that the installation program is adding program icons to the folder listed in the Program Folders bar. A default name appears in the bar. Click on Next> to accept the default name, or choose another folder from the ones in the Existing Folders list. You can also type in a new folder name. Even if you choose a folder other than the default, click on Next> to proceed with the installation.

Setup Needs the Next Disk screens

Next you see a series of screens that prompt you to insert the other software setup diskettes. You are asked to insert an Applications Disk, an Accessories Disk, and a Drivers Disk. You are prompted to insert each diskette, and a window shows you the status for each one as the information is copied onto your system’s hard drive. Be sure to click on OK after inserting each diskette so the system can start copying information.

Edit System File screen

After the remaining information is copied from the diskettes, a screen appears informing you that several lines of text must be added to your SYSTEM.INI file. Make sure default selection is selected to proceed modifying the files.

Restart Windows screen

After the system has modified the SYSTEM. INI file, a final screen appears informing you that the system needs to be restarted for all changes to take effect. You can elect to restart the system at this time or wait until later. However, installation is not complete until the system has been restarted. Make sure the choice you want is highlighted and click on OK.

Introduction to Multimedia Applications

Windows 95 comes with four built-in multimedia applications: CD Player, Media Player, Sound Recorder, and Volume Control. By using the Windows 95 Start button menus, these four applications are easily accessible.

 

To start one of the four multimedia applications:

1. Click the Start button.
2. Highlight Programs.
3. Highlight Accessories.
4. Highlight Multimedia.
5. Click the desired application.

Using CD Player

The CD Player application allows you to play music CDs from your CD-ROM drive.

To start the CD Player, follow the instructions described at the beginning of this chapter in the section titled "Introduction to multimedia applications." The CD Player appears.

Playing different tracks

To choose a different track on the CD, click the down arrow to the right of the track title and choose the desired track from the list by clicking on it.

Disc menu

Click Disc to edit a playlist or exit the application.

The CD Player Disc Settings screen appears when the Edit Play List option is selected. Use this screen to edit a play list or to create a new play list.

View menu

Clicking on these options enables (checkmark in front of choice indicates that the option is enabled) or disables different View options. The CD Player window changes to reflect the configuration.

Options menu

Clicking these options enables (checkmark in front of choice indicates that the option is enabled) or disables different playing options. Clicking the Preferences option brings up a Preferences dialog box in which you can customize the CD Player to your needs.

Help menu

Click Help to bring up an extensive Help file.

Click one of the displayed options to bring up Help files, or choose another tab for additional Help options.

Using Media Player

The Media Player allows you to play different multimedia files, as well as music CDs. To start the Media Player, follow the instructions described at the beginning of this chapter in the section titled "Introduction to multimedia applications."

To access the different Media Player devices, click the Device menu.

Click Help to bring up extensive Help files. Click one of the displayed options to bring up Help files, or choose another tab for additional Help options.

Using Sound Recorder

The Sound Recorder allows you to play and manipulate.WAV and.MIDI sound files.

To start the Sound Recorder, follow the instructions described in "Introduction to multimedia applications." The Sound Recorder appears.

File menu

Use the File menu options to create, open, save files. The Properties option allows you to customize the Sound Recorder to your needs.

Edit menu

Use the Edit menu options to manipulate sound files. The Audio Properties option allows you to customize the playback and recording sound configuration.

Effects menu

Use the options in the Effects menu to create special effects in the sound files you open and/or create.

Help menu

Click Help to bring up an extensive Help file.

Click one of the displayed options to bring up Help files, or choose another tab for additional Help options.

Using Volume Control

The Volume Control program controls the volume for each multimedia application. To start the Volume Control program, follow the instructions in "Introduction to multimedia applications" or double-click the volume icon next to the clock on the desktop.

To adjust any of the volume or balance controls, click on the slider with the mouse pointer and drag up/down or left/right. To activate the Mute function, click in the box. An X appears in the box indicating that the Mute is activated.

Options menu

Click on Options, then Properties to bring up the Volume Control customization dialog box.

Click any of the selections in Adjust volume for section to choose the desired function for Volume Control. Click any of the selections in the show the following volume controls field to choose which Volume Control functions appear in the Volume Control Program. A checkmark appears to indicate that the option is active. The Volume Control window changes to display the selected options.

Help menu

Click Help to bring up an extensive Help file.

Click on any of these options to bring up Help files, or choose another tab for additional Help options.

Creative Applications Window

Several applications have been added to the SoundBlaster 16 folder as part of the Programs folder. These are the Creative Applications, and are shown in the following screen example.

As shown in the screen, you access the Creative Applications by clicking on the Start bar at the bottom of the Windows 95 desktop. Then, choose the Programs folder. Under the Programs folder, click on the SoundBlaster 16 folder to see the applications.

Each of these applications has a help file associated with it to assist you in using the applications. Access the help files by first clicking on the application you wish to use, then clicking on Help once the application opens.

Installing Windows for Workgroups Software

Several DOS and Windows applications are provided with the package that comes with the integrated audio on your system board.

If you do not have Windows installed, it is advisable that you do so before installing the sound card’s software.

 

To install from the diskette:

1. Insert the Vibra16 driver installation diskette that came with your system into your disk drive.
2. Exit Windows to the C:\> prompt. At the C:\> prompt, type:

   a:

   
   and press <Enter>.
3. At the A:\> prompt, type:

   install

   
   and press <Enter>.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

 

To install from the System CD:

1. Insert the System CD in your CD-ROM drive.
2. Exit Windows to the C:\> prompt. At the C:\> prompt, type:

   d:

   
   (or the applicable letter for your CD-ROM drive) and press <Enter>.

3. At the D:\> prompt, type:

windrv\audiommvib16\install

and press <Enter>.

Understanding the installation program

The installation program creates a directory to store the software and drivers provided. The default directory is C:\VIBRA16, although you can specify another path. We recommend that you accept the default directory.

The installation program also adds the following statements to the AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files (assuming the default directory is C:\VIBRA16). For more information on SOUND, BLASTER, and MIDI environment settings, see the next section, "Setting environment variables."

AUTOEXEC. BAT

SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 P330 T6

SET SOUND=C:\VIBRA16

SET MIDI=SYNTH: 1 MAP:E

C:\VIBRA16\DIAGNOSE/S/W=C:\Windows

C:\VIBRA16\MIXERSET/P /Q

CONFIG.SYS

FILES=40

(If this line is less than 40 or not present, it is changed to 40, or the line is added by the installation program.)

The installation program also allows you to set up your Windows applications by adding a command to the WIN.INI file to run WINSETUP.EXE. The command automatically creates the sound card group window and the application’s icon when you run Windows the next time. You can also choose to set up your Windows applications and drivers at a later time by running Install from your sound directory.

Setting Environment Variables

In order for the integrated audio to work, the environment variables of the audio on the system board must be specified in your system during bootup. This is done by setting three environment variables: SOUND, BLASTER, and MIDI in memory.

SOUND environment variable

The SOUND environment variable specifies the directory location of the audio drivers and software. The command for setting the SOUND environment variable is as follows:

SET SOUND=<path>

*<path> is the drive and directory of the on-board audio software (e.g. C:\VIBRA16)

Leave no space before or after the equal sign.

BLASTER environment variable

The BLASTER environment variable specifies the base I/O address, IRQ line, and DMA channel hardware configuration of your audio interface. The command for setting the BLASTER environment variable is as follows:

SET BLASTER=A220 I5 D1 H5 P330 T6

Leave no space before or after the equal sign, but there must be at least one space between settings.

The settings for the parameters in the command are described in the following chart.

Parameter	Description
Axxx	Specifies the audio interfaceís base I/O address. xxx can be 220,240,260, or 280.
Ix	Specifies the interrupt request line used by the audio interface. x can be IRQ 5, 7, or 10.
0x	Specifies the Low DMA channel used by the audio interface. x can be 0, 1, or, 3.
Hx	Specifies the High DMA channel used by the audio interface. x can be 5, 6, or, 7.
Pxxx	Specifies the MPU-401 UART MIDI interfaceís base I/O address. xxx can be 300 or 330.
Tx	Specifies the audio type. x must be 6.

MIDI environment variable

The MIDI environment variable specifies the MIDI file format used and where the MIDI data is sent. The MIDI data can be sent to music chips or through the MIDI port to external MIDI devices.

Generally, three MIDI file formats are available on the market: General MIDI, Extended MIDI, and Basic MIDI. The command for setting the MIDI environment variable is as follows:

SET MIDI=SYNTH:x P:x

The parameters of the command follow.

Parameter	Description
SYNTH:x	x can be 1 or 2. If it is 1, the internal synthesizer is specified. If it is 2, the MIDI port is specified. The factory default for x is 1.
MAP:x	x can be G, E, or B. If it is G, the General MIDI file format is specified. If it is E, the Extended MIDI file format is specified. If it is B, the Basic MIDI file format is specified. The factory default for x is E.

Testing the On-board Audio

After you have installed the software, run the test program DIAGNOSE to ensure the audio is working properly. This program checks the base I/O address, DMA channel, and interrupt used by the integrated audio. It then displays a menu that allows you to test the sound card’s music and sound outputs.

 

To run the test program:

1. Exit Windows to the C:\> prompt. Type:

   cd\vibra16

   
   and press <Enter>.

2. Type:

   diagnose

   
   and press <Enter>.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the test.

If there is no audio output, make sure that the speakers are connected to the drive’s speaker out jack and the volume is turned up on the speakers (if there is a control knob).

If you run DIAGNOSE with the /S switch, it reads the BLASTER environment for the settings on the integrated audio and programs the audio with those settings. It does not modify your system files. You can also put DIAGNOSE/S after the SET BLASTER entry in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file if you do not want to load VIBRA16.SYS during bootup.

On-board Video

Video functionality has been integrated on this system board.

Installing the Windows 95 Software

The ATI GT Video adapter is integrated into your computer’s system board. Unless the ATI GT video adapter software is deleted or becomes corrupt, you need not reinstall the Windows 95 software.

 

To install the software:

1. Power up the system.
2. The Windows 95 system automatically detects the integrated video. A dialog box appears with the message New Hardware Detected.
3. Before clicking OK, place the Windows 95 ATI GT driver diskette in the floppy drive (this diskette must be in the drive in order for the installation to be successful) or the System CD in the CD-ROM drive. Once you have placed the diskette in the drive, click on OK.

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   Note:
   The video drivers for the system board’s integrated video shipped on the System CD or on floppy diskettes if your system does not have a CD-ROM drive.

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4. Another dialog box appears stating that an IDE/ESDI Hard Disk Controller has been detected. Click on the circle in front of the choice Do not install a driver (Windows will not prompt you again) to darken it in and enable the option. Click on OK.

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   Note:
   This dialog box appears only if you are installing Windows 95 for the first time. If you are just upgrading the video card, ignore Step 4.

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5. Click on the Windows 95 Start button. Then click on the Settings menu choice, and then the Control Panel menu choice.

   

6. The Control Panel window appears.

   

7. Double-click the Display icon. The Display Properties window appears.

   

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   Note:
   You can take a shortcut to get to the Display Properties window. Anywhere on the Windows 95 desktop, simply click the right mouse button. This menu appears, click Properties to bring up the Display Properties windows.

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8. Click on Change Display Type... button to access the window. Click on the Change... button in the Adapter Type portion of the window. The Select Device window appears.

   

9. Click on the circle in front of Show all devices to darken it in and enable the option, then click on the Have Disk... button. The Install From Disk window appears.

   

   

10. Reconfirm that the Windows 95 ATI GT driver diskette is in the floppy disk drive (usually drive A:), or the System CD is in the CD-ROM drive and type:

    a: (for the floppy drive)
    d:\win95drv\display\atigt (for the CD-ROM drive)

    
    in the text box. Click on OK. Another window appears with the ATI mach 64 PCI (macxw4) (DirectDraw) driver highlighted in it. Click on OK to install the driver.

11. Reboot the system to enable the integrated video.

Using the Video Utilities

As the integrated video has been designed specifically to function with the system board, there should really be no reason for you to reconfigure the video settings. However, if for some reason you decide to change the settings or you need to reinstall the drivers, use the following instructions to do so.

 

How to change video settings:

1. Power up the system.
2. Follow Steps 5 through 8 in the "Installing the Windows 95 Software" section to access the Display Properties window.

Color palette

Use the Color palette in the Display Properties window to change the color settings.

Desktop area

Use the slider tab to change the screen resolution. Only combinations that are compatible with your monitor/graphics are available.

Font size

Click on the down arrow to see the font size selections available for your monitor and screen resolution combination. Click to select an option from the list. Clicking on the Custom button brings up a screen that allows you to customize the font and font size for your desktop.

Change Display Type button

Clicking on the Change Display Type button brings up a utility screen that allows you to choose your video system type and your monitor. Since the video is integrated on the system board, and is the same one that was installed when we shipped your system, this utility was preset at the factory for the monitor that you ordered with your system.

Screen Adjustment

This utility allows you to change the vertical and horizontal size of the picture, the position of the displayed image, and the refresh rate of the monitor.

Color Utility

The Color utility allows you to modify the red, green, and blue hue of the display. It also allows you to modify the contrast of your display.

Click on the color you want to modify in the Color Spline field, then click the square and hold down the mouse button to adjust the hue.

Panning Utility

The Panning Utility allows you to control the virtual desktop from the keyboard. You can change the default control settings to meet your needs.

Installing the Windows for Workgroups Software

Using the ISA Configuration Utility

Your system may have shipped with diskettes that contain the ISA Configuration Utility (ICU). You do not have to load the ICU to use the integrated video. This video system does not require the ICU to operate within the Windows operating environment. Since it is a PCI device, your system’s PCI Bus automatically configures it for use.

Configuring the integrated video

Configuring the integrated video is a straightforward process. The selection of parameters is based on choices from a set of menus. The software checks your selections to insure conflict-free operation.

Using the Install program

If you are installing the integrated video, run the installation program from the floppy diskette the first time you run it to install it on the hard drive. If you are reconfiguring the video, run Install from its directory on the hard drive. Since the video chip is integrated on the system board, the video software is already on your hard drive; you do not need the diskettes unless you wish to reinstall the software or add drivers.

 

To use the install program using the diskette:

1. Insert the ATI video Diskette #1 into the floppy drive or the System CD in the CD-ROM drive.

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   Note:
   The video drivers for the system board’s integrated video shipped on the System CD or on floppy diskettes if your system does not have a CD-ROM drive.

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2. At the C:\> prompt, type:

   a: (for the floppy drive)

   d:\windrv\display\atigt\ (for the CD-ROM drive)

   
   and press <Enter>.

3. Type:

   install

   
   and press <Enter>. The Main menu appears.

4. This menu is the starting point for all installation and testing functions. Information about each item appears when you highlight the item. The list contains the following items:
   • System Information. This item displays information about the system like the controller, amount of video RAM, installed modes, etc. If you have a printer connected, you can print the information by pressing the <F5> key. You can also save the information in a file by pressing the <F10> key.
   • Quick Setup. This item configures your video card for the monitor you are using. Choose your monitor from the list that appears.

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   Note:
   Monitors sold by us are listed in the Quick Setup. If you have a third-party monitor and you do not find your monitor type listed here or if you prefer to manually set screen size and position, set up your monitor with the CUSTOM option.

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   • Drivers Installation. We recommend that you install the drivers after you perform Setup and that you only install drivers you expect to use. You can run this item from either the floppy or the hard drive.
     If you install Windows drivers, you have the opportunity to include special Motion Video Acceleration (MVA) drivers. To install these, you must have Microsoft Video for Windows installed first.

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   Caution!
   You can damage your monitor if you choose a monitor from the list that supports higher scanning frequencies than your monitor does.

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   • Utilities Installation. This item installs itself and the other video software onto the hard drive so you can perform diagnostics from your hard drive next time. If you run this item from the hard drive, it asks for a different directory and installs copies of the video software into the new directory.
     When you install the utilities, you have the opportunity to modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. Doing so enables you to run the video utilities from any directory. Since this is not normally necessary, we recommend you choose not to modify the AUTOEXEC.BAT. However, if you wish to set enhanced DOS text modes, choose yes when the program asks you if you would like to modify the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
   • Diagnostics. This item performs extensive tests on the video card. Run this item as necessary.
   • Advanced Setup. This item is for manually setting certain parameters such as setting a secondary monitor.
5. Highlight your selection and press <Enter>. Follow the instructions on the screen. Extensive help is always available by clicking on the Help selection in the menu bar.
6. If appropriate, select another item from the Main Menu. When the installation is completed, exit by pressing <Esc>.

Using the Video Utilities

If you install the Windows drivers, you create an ATI Desktop group containing an ATI Desktop icon. Double-click on the icon to see the video utilities.

The video utilities are straightforward Windows applications, the help function is extensive, and you can’t damage your system by experimenting. We recommend you try out the utilities to get a feel for them.

Main window

The ATI desktop window shown below is what you see when you open the ATI Desktop icon. Double-click on the appropriate button to use a utility. If you click on the Read Me button, the mouse pointer changes from an arrow to a pair of glasses. Drag the pair of glasses over the utility you wish to read about and click the button. A special text file appears with technical information about that utility.

FlexDesk+

FlexDesk+ is the main video resolution utility (see the following illustration). Drag the slider bars to set the number of colors, resolution, and virtual desktop size. The system picture changes immediately to reflect your settings. The sliders do not stay at settings your system cannot support.

System picture changes automatically to show your settings. Shown is a screen size of 640 × 480 with a virtual desktop of 1024 × 768. When you have a setting with a virtual desktop, move the pointer to the edge of the screen to scroll around on the virtual desktop.

DPMS (Display Power Management Signaling)

The integrated video supports energy-saving modes in monitors that conform to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program.

Standby Time and Suspend Time are settings in which effect is determined by the monitor manufacturer. The monitor manual may have more detailed information. The signals that tell the monitor to enter these modes are standardized; the video card sends the appropriate signals after the set time transpires with no keyboard or mouse activity.

Off Time means power to the monitor’s electron gun is shut off. Off Time saves the most power, but it takes a moment for the screen to reappear after you press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse.

DeskScan

DeskScan is a utility that allows you to control the virtual desktop from the keyboard. We recommend you start with the factory defaults, then type in any keystrokes you wish to change. The Help button shows all the permitted key names.

WinSwitch

WinSwitch allows you to change resolutions and colors without having to exit Windows. Click a Key and move the sliders to the desired setting; repeat for each key.

Screen Adjustment

This utility allows you to select your monitor type and adjust the screen display under each resolution and refresh rate combination that is supported by your monitor.

Click Select Monitor, then use the slide bar to scroll through the selections to find your monitor. If you cannot find your monitor among the choices, click the Custom button, then click OK to finish selecting the monitor.

If you choose Custom installation, you can select separate resolution and refresh rate combinations. Otherwise, resolution and refresh rate combinations are preset by the monitor selected.

The Load VDIF button contains the VESA display information format. The Monitor Manufacturer will supply this file if your monitor supports this function.

After selecting a resolution/refresh rate combination, click on Preview/Adjust to modify the screen display. Click OK to save any changes. Repeat the process for each resolution/refresh rate combination supported by your monitor.

Motion Video Acceleration

If you installed the Multimedia Video Animation Accelerator, the Motion Video button appears on the FlexDesk+ panel. Use this utility to adjust the appearance of Multimedia Video.

You usually get the best full motion video results if you set the screen colors to no more than 65K colors (16-bit color). This gives realistic color without the slowdown caused by 24-bit color. Screen resolution, original image size, and compression method also affect video performance.

Notices

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The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, Gateway 2000 assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this manual. In no event will Gateway 2000 be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

In the interest of continued product development, Gateway 2000 reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notice or obligation.

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Regulatory Compliance Statements

American Users:

This device 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Accessories: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device. The accessories associated with this equipment are as follows:

• Shielded video cable
• Shielded power cord.

These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules.

Canadian Users:

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.

European Users:

This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with following European directives:

[i] EMC Directive 89/336/EEC amending directive 92/31/EEC & 93/68 EEC as per
- EN 50081-1:1992 according to
EN 55022:1995 Class B
EN 61000-3-2:1995 or EN 60555-2:1986
EN 61000-3-3: 1995

- EN50082-1:1992 according to
EN 61000-4-2:1995 or IEC 801-2:1984
ENV 50140:1994 or IEC 801-3:1984
EN 61000-4-4:1988 or IEC 801-4:1998

[ii] Low Voltage Directive (Safety) 73/23/EEC as per EN 60950: 1992

Japanese Users:

This equipment is in the Class 2 category (Information Technology Equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area.

When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.

Australian and New Zealand Users:

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 3548 set out by the Spectrum Management Agency.