Abit VL6 User Manual

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Abit VL6 Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Socket Type	Socket 370
Chipset	VIA Apollo Pro 133
Memory Slots	3
Maximum RAM	1.5 GB
Memory Type	SDRAM
IDE Ports	2
PCI Slots	5
AGP Slot	1
ISA Slots	1
AMR Slot	1
USB Ports	2
Audio	AC'97

Summary

Chapter 1. Introduction of VL6 Features

1-1. Features of This Motherboard

Motherboard's key features and capabilities.

1-2. Specifications

Technical specifications of the VL6 motherboard.

1-3. Layout Diagram

Visual representation of motherboard component locations.

1-4. The System Block Diagram

Diagram illustrating the VL6 chipset system architecture.

Chapter 2. Installing the Motherboard

2-1. Installing the Motherboard to the Chassis

Guide on physically mounting the motherboard in the computer case.

2-2. Installation of the Intel® Celeron™ (PPGA & FC-PGA) & Pentium® III (FC-PGA) Processors

Instructions for installing Intel CPUs onto the motherboard socket.

2-3. Installing System Memory

Steps to install SDRAM modules into the motherboard DIMM sockets.

2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches

Overview of motherboard connectors for peripherals and system functions.

Chapter 3. Introducing the BIOS

3-1. CPU Setup [SOFT MENU™ II]

Configuration options for CPU speed, multiplier, and voltage.

3-2. Standard CMOS Features Setup Menu

Setting basic system parameters like date, time, and drive configurations.

3-3. Advanced BIOS Features Setup Menu

Advanced system settings affecting performance and boot behavior.

3-4. Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu

Settings related to motherboard chipset and memory timings.

3-5. Integrated Peripherals

Configuration for onboard I/O devices like IDE, USB, serial, and parallel ports.

3-6. Power Management Setup Menu

Options for system power saving modes and features.

3-7. PNP/PCI Configurations Setup Menu

Settings for Plug and Play devices and PCI bus configuration.

3-8. PC Health Status

Monitoring system voltages, fan speeds, and temperatures.

3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Restores BIOS to stable, minimal-performance settings.

3-10. Load Optimized Defaults

Restores BIOS to factory settings for optimal performance.

3-11. Set Password

Options for setting BIOS access passwords for security.

3-12. Save & Exit Setup

Saving current BIOS settings and exiting the setup utility.

3-13. Exit Without Saving

Exits the BIOS setup utility without saving any changes.

Appendix A. Installing VIA Service Pack Drivers for Windows® 98 SE

Install VIA Service Pack Drivers

Step-by-step guide for installing VIA service pack drivers for Windows 98 SE.

Appendix D. Installing VIA Service Pack Drivers for Windows® NT 4.0

Install VIA Service Pack Drivers for NT 4.0

Steps to install VIA Service Pack drivers for Windows NT 4.0.

Appendix F. Installing VIA Service Pack Drivers for Windows® 2000

Install VIA Service Pack Drivers for Windows 2000

Guide to installing VIA Service Pack drivers for Windows 2000.

Appendix I. BIOS Flashing User Instructions

Award Flash Utility Usage

How to use the Award Flash Memory Writer utility for BIOS flashing.

BIOS Update Procedure

Step-by-step guide for updating the motherboard BIOS.

Appendix K. Troubleshooting

System Assembly Troubleshooting Steps

Procedures to diagnose boot-up issues after system assembly.

Technical Support Form Details

Information required for filling out the technical support form.

Appendix L. Getting Technical Support

Contacting ABIT Support and Resellers

Guidance on contacting ABIT support or resellers for assistance.