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ManualRevision1.2

May.26 2000

A Socket 370 Processor based Mainbord

EP-BX7/BX7+

PREFACE

This User’s Manual specifies the board layout, components, connectors, power and

environmental requirements, and the BIOS for the EP-BX7/BX7+ mainboard. It

describes the standard mainboard product and available manufacturing options. The

manual is intended to provide detailed, technical information about the mainboard and

its components to the vendors, system integrators, other engineers and technicians,

and the general audience who need this information.

What This Document Contains

Chapter Description

1 Introduction

2 Overview

3 Hardware Installation

4 Award Bios Setup

5 Appendix A-E

Safety Instructions

1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.

2. Keep this User’s manual for furture reference.

3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.

4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.

5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment

from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.

6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before

connecting the equipment to the power inlet.

7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place

anything over the power cord.

8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.

9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.

10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical

shock.

11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service

personnel:

•The power cord or plug is damaged

•Liquid has penetrated into the equipment

•The equipment has been exposed to moisture

•The equipment has not work well or you can not get it working according to

User’s Manual.

•The equipment has dropped and damaged

•If the equipment has obvious sign of breakage

EP-BX7/BX7+

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Component Checklist .......................................................................... 7

User Notice .........................................................................................8

Handling Procedure ............................................................................8

Technical Support Service .................................................................. 9

Contact Technical Support .................................................................. 9

Chapter 2: Overview

Features ............................................................................................ 11

Intel Celeron Processors (P.P.G.A.)370 .......................................... 14

Intel Coppermine Procssors (FC-PGA) 370 .................................... 15

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) .................................................... 16

ATX Form Factor .............................................................................. 17

Hardware Monitoring ....................................................................... 18

Input/Output Shield ........................................................................... 19

Power ON/OFF Remotely (KBPO & Modem Ring-in) .................. 19

Universal Serial Bus .......................................................................... 19

System Block Diagram ...................................................................... 20

Chapter 3: Hardware Installation

Detailed Board Layout ..................................................................... 22

Directions & Recommended Tools ................................................... 23

Configuration of Jumper ................................................................... 24

Installing into ATX case .................................................................... 25

Installing Connectors ........................................................................ 26

Installing Memory ............................................................................. 27

Installing Processor(s) ...................................................................... 29

Device Connector Description .......................................................... 31

External Modem Ring-in Power on and KBPO Function ............... 33

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Chapter 4: Award BIOS Setup

BIOS Instructions ................................................................................ 36

Standard CMOS Setup. ........................................................................ 37

BIOS Features Setup ............................................................................ 38

Chipset Features Setup ............................................................................... 42

Power Management Setup ................................................................................45

PNP/PCI Configuration .......................................................................................49

Load Setup Defaults .............................................................................................. 51

Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................................ 51

Sensor and CPU Speed Setting ....................................................................... 56

Change Supervisor or User Passwor ................................................................ 58

IDE HDD Auto Detection .................................................................................. 59

Save & Exit Setup .............................................................................................. .. 61

Exit Without Saving ............................................................................................. 61

Chapter 5: Appendix

Appendix A: Technical Information

Memory Map .................................................................................. A-1

I/O Map ........................................................................................... A-1

Timer & DMA Channel Map ........................................................... A-2

Interrupt Map .................................................................................. A-2

RTC & CMOS RAM Map ............................................................. A-3

Appendix B: BIOS Post Codes

Post Codes ....................................................................................... B-1

Unexpected Errors .......................................................................... B-4

Appendix C: Load Setup Defaults

......................................................................................................... C-1

Appendix D: BIOS Beep Codes

.................................................................................................... D-1

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BIOS recovery if flash fails ............................................................. E-5

KBPO does not work ...................................................................... E-5

Memory conflict with AGP in Windows®95 ................................. E-6

“MSDOS Compatibility mode” in Windows®95/98 ......................... E-6

New hard drive cannot be accessed ................................................ E-7

No video when power applied .......................................................... E-8

“PCI Bridge” and Device Manager of Windows®95/98 ................. E-9

“PCI Serial Controller” and Device Manager of Windows®95/98

........................................................................................................ E-9

WOL connector ........................................................................... E-10

Ghost 5.1 Quick User’s Guide ...................................................... E-11

Appendix E: Frequently Asked Questions

Tips to install motherboards .......................................................... E-1

BIOS flash instructions .................................................................... E-2

BIOS function S.M.A.R.T. ............................................................. E-5

EP-BX7/BX7+

CHAPTER 1CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 1

INTRINTR

INTRODUCTIONODUCTION

ODUCTIONODUCTION

ODUCTION

SUBJECTS COVERED:

a) Components Checklist

b) User Notice

c) Handling Procedure

d) Technical Support Services

e) Contacting Technical Support

EP-BX7/BX7+

INTRODUCTION

COMPONENTS CHECKLIST



A. (1) EP-BX7/BX7+ mainboard



B. (1) EP-BX7/BX7+ user’s manual



C. (1) Floppy ribbon cable



D. (1) ATA-33 Hard Disk Ribbon Cable.

E. (1) ATA-66 Hard Disk Ribbon Cable.

F. (1) USB Cable (Optional)

 

 G. (1) Driver and utility

(EP-BX7+ Only)

USER’S

MANUAL

EP-BX7/

BX7+

EP-BX7/BX7+

INTRODCUTION

USER NOTICE

This manual, including the products and softwares described in it, may not be

reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any

language in any form or by any means, without the express written permission of

EPoX Computer CO., INC. (hereinafter referred to as EPoX), except for documenta-

tion kept by the purchaser for backup purposes.

EPoX provides this manual “AS IS” without warranty of any kind, either express or

implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties or conditions of merchant-

ability or fitness for a particular purpose. In no event shall EPoX be liable for anyloss

of business or for indirect, special incidental, or censequesntial damages of any kind,

even if EPoX has been advised of the possibility of such damage arising from any

defect or error in the manual or product. EPoX may review this manual from time to

time without notice.

The EP-BX7/BX7+ and revision number are both printed on the mainboard itself. For

updated BIOS, drivers, or product release information, you may visit EPoX’s home

page at : http://www.epox.com or http://www.epox.com.tw

Products mentioned in this manual are mentioned for identification purposes only.

EP-BX7/BX7+ appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or

copyrights of their respective companies.

Handling Procedures

Static electricity can severely damage your epquipment. Handle the EP-BX7/BX7+

and any other device in your system with extreme care and avoide unnecessary

contact with system components on the mainboard. Always work on an antistatic

surface to avoid possible damage to the mainboard from static discharge. Always

have the power supply unplugged and powered off when inserting and removing

devices within the computer chassis. EPoX assume no reponsibility for any damage to

the EP-BX7/BX7+ mainboard that results from failure to follow instructions or

CAUTION

The EP-BX7/BX7+mainboard is subject to damage

by static electricity. Always observe the handling

EP-BX7/BX7+

INTRODUCTION

Technical Support Services

If you need additional information, help during installation or normal use of this

product, please contact your retailer. Your retailer will have the most current informa-

tion about your configuration. If your retailer cannot help, you may visit our online

technical support website and/or contact our support technicians at the locations listed

below.

Record your serial number before installing your EP-BX7/BX7+ mainboard. (The

serial number is located near the ISA slots at the edge of the board.)

EP-BX7/BX7+ serial number: _________________________________

Contacting Technical Support

EPoX technical support is working hard to answer all of your questions online. From

our website you can find answers to many common questions, drivers, BIOS updates,

tech notes, and important technical bulletins. If you are still unable to locate the

solution you are seeking, you always have the option to contact our support technicians

directly.

North American website (English language)

http://www.epox.com

[email protected]

European website (Multi-language)

http://www.epox.nl

[email protected]

info @elito-epox.com

Taiwan website (Chinese language)

http://www.epox.com.tw

[email protected]

Thank you for using EPoX mainboards!

EP-BX7/BX7+

OVERVIEW

CHAPTER 2CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 2

OVERVER

VERVER

VERVIEWVIEW

VIEWVIEW

VIEW

SUBJECTS COVERED:

a) Features

b)Intel Celeron processors (P.P.G.A.) 370

c)Intel Coppermine processors (FC-PGA) 370

d) Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

e) ATX Form Factor

f) Hardware Monitoring

g) Input/Output Shield

h) Power ON/OFF Remotely (KBPO & Modem

Ring-in)

i) Universal Serial Bus (USB)

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