QDI ADVANCE 10F User Manual

Declaration of conformity
QUANTUM DESIGNS(HK) LTD.
5/F Somerset House, TaiKoo Place 979 Kings Road,
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
declares that the product
Mainboard
Advance 10B/Advance 10F
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
þ EN 55022 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance
characteristics of information technology equipment
þ EN 50081-1 Generic emission standard Part 1:
Residential, commercial and light industry
þ EN 50082-1 Generic immunity standard Part 1:
Residential, commercial and light industry
European Representative:
QDI COMPUTER ( UK ) LTD QDI COMPUTER ( SCANDINAVIA ) A/S
QDI SYSTEM HANDEL GMBH QDI COMPUTER ( NETHERLANDS) B. V.
QDI COMPUTER (FRANCE) SARL QDI COMPUTER HANDELS GMBH
QDI COMPUTER (ESPANA) S.A. QDI COMPUTER (SWEDEN) AB
Signature : Place / Date : HONG KONG/2000
Printed Name : Lv Yan Position/ Title : Assistant President

QDI ADVANCE 10F Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
RAM Type	SDRAM
LAN	Optional
RAM Slots	3
IDE	2
Storage Interfaces	2 IDE
USB Ports	2

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Mainboard

Overview, Key Features & System Specs

Details the mainboard's chipset, form factor, microprocessor support, and core specifications.

Memory, Storage & Connectivity Interfaces

Covers system memory, on-board IDE, and on-chip I/O ports like floppy and serial.

Chipset, Audio & Expansion Slots

Describes the chipset, on-chip audio features, AGP slot, and ISA/PCI expansion slots.

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation Procedures

External and Internal Connectors

Explains PS/2, USB, Parallel, Serial, and audio connectors on the mainboard.

Power Supply & System Headers

Details ATX power connector, power switch, and various system headers like LEDs.

Specialized Ports & Riser Interfaces

Covers internal audio connectors and the Audio/Modem Riser Interface.

Expansion Slots & I/O Port Details

Lists and describes PCI, AGP, AMR slots and I/O ports like IrDA and Chassis security.

Jumper Settings and System Configuration

FSB, Overclocking & BIOS Protection Jumpers

Explains jumpers for FSB selection, CPU overclocking, and BIOS write protection.

CMOS Clear & USB Wake-up Functionality

Details jumpers for clearing CMOS and enabling USB device wake-up.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup and Configuration

BIOS Utility and Setup Entry

Covers AWDFLASH utility for BIOS upgrades and entering the BIOS setup menu.

Standard CMOS & Hard Disk Settings

Explains basic CMOS settings, date/time, and hard disk modes (CHS, LBA, LARGE).

Advanced BIOS & Chipset Features

Details advanced BIOS features, chipset settings, AGP, and memory timing options.

Power Management & Peripherals Setup

Explains ACPI, power management modes, and configuring integrated peripherals.

PC Health Status & Passwords

Covers monitoring system temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, and setting BIOS passwords.

Appendices and Utilities

QDI Driver CD 2000 & Software Installation

Guides on installing chipset drivers, audio drivers, and bundled software like PC-cillin.

RecoveryEasy Utility Guide

Instructions for partition management, backup/recovery, and multi-boot functions.

Item Checklist & Board Layout

Provides a package checklist and a visual layout of the mainboard components.