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SOYO 82430 HX / P54C User Manual

SOYO 82430 HX / P54C
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Pentium
82430 HX / P54C PCI Mainboard
User’s Guide &
Technical Reference
5TS0/S2/S5

Table of Contents

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SOYO 82430 HX / P54C Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel 82430HX
Processor SocketSocket 7
IDE Ports2
Floppy Ports1
PCI Slots4
ISA Slots3
Form FactorAT
USB Ports0
BIOSAWARD BIOS
Supported ProcessorsIntel Pentium, AMD K5, Cyrix 6x86
Memory Slots4
RAM TypeEDO, FPM
Front Side Bus66 MHz
Memory TypeEDO, FPM

Summary

About This Guide

Copyright and Trademarks

Details copyright information, trademarks, and disclaimers for the manual.

Legal and Rights Information

Covers restricted rights legend and product rights details.

Introduction

Key Features Overview

Highlights the main features and capabilities of the 82430 HX / P54C PCI Mainboard.

VGA Chips Features

Integrated Graphics Accelerator

Details the S3 Trio 64V+ graphics engine and its performance.

Video Playback Capabilities

Describes advanced video playback features and MPEG support.

Unpacking the Mainboard

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for handling the mainboard to prevent ESD damage.

Mainboard Layout and Default Settings

Mainboard Default Settings Diagram

Hardware Setup - Jumpers

Jumpers Configuration

Explains the purpose and settings for various jumpers on the mainboard.

Factory Set Jumpers

Lists jumpers pre-configured at the factory for initial setup.

JP3: Display Type Selection

Configures the mainboard for color or monochrome monitor output.

Hardware Setup - Bus Ratio and CMOS

JP32, JP33: Bus Ratio Selection

Sets the bus fraction core to bus ratio according to CPU clock speed.

JP5: CMOS Clear Jumper

Procedure to clear CMOS memory and reset BIOS settings.

Hardware Setup - VRM and Mouse

J4: VRM Socket

Information on the reserved VRM socket for CPU voltage regulation.

JPS2: PS/2 Mouse Function Jumper

Enables or disables the PS/2 mouse function and its associated IRQ.

COM/VGA/LINE Adapter Connection

Guide for connecting the COM/VGA/LINE adapter for expanded I/O functions.

Hardware Setup - Adapter Connectors

COM/VGA/LINE Adapter Connectors

Details on connectors for VGA, Line Out, COM1, and COM2 on the adapter.

Hardware Setup - CPU Configuration

CPU Type Configuration

Guides on setting up CPU jumpers for different processor types and speeds.

Frequency Setting for CPUs

Instructions for configuring CPU frequency settings based on processor model and clock.

Hardware Setup - CPU Settings 2.0x

CPU Settings for 2.0x Clock

Configuration for Pentium, Cyrix 6x86, and AMD K5 CPUs running at 2.0x clock speed.

Hardware Setup - CPU Settings 2.5x/3.0x

CPU Settings for 2.5x Clock

Configuration for Pentium CPUs running at 2.5x clock speed (150 MHz).

CPU Settings for 3.0x Clock

Configuration for Pentium CPUs running at 3.0x clock speed (180/200 MHz).

Hardware Setup - CPU Voltage

CPU Voltage Setting

Instructions for setting CPU voltage for single and dual voltage processors.

Hardware Setup - Memory

Memory Configuration

Details on supported SIMM/EDO DRAM types, sizes, and table-free configuration.

Cache Configuration

Cache RAM and TAG RAM Locations

Information on cache RAM, TAG RAM, and cacheable ranges for different cache sizes.

256K Pipelined Burst Cache Setup

Guidance on configuring 256K Pipelined Burst SRAM cache settings.

Hardware Setup - Cache Upgrade and I/O

512K Pipelined Burst Cache Upgrade

Instructions for upgrading to 512K Pipelined Burst SRAM cache.

Multi I/O Port Addresses

Default I/O addresses and IRQ settings for serial and parallel ports.

System Case Connectors

Keyboard and Power Connectors

Details on connecting the keyboard connector (J1) and power supply connectors (PW1).

LED and Control Connectors

Information on keylock, power LED (J17), speaker (J18), and reset (J19) connectors.

Hardware Setup - On-board Connectors

On-board Connectors and Slots

Details on PS/2 mouse, Turbo LED, IDE, HDD LED, FDC, Parallel, and SRAM connectors.

Hardware Setup - Optional Features

Optional Feature Connectors

Information on connecting USB, MPEG, TV Tuner, Line Out, and Infrared devices.

BIOS Setup

Main Menu Navigation and Entry

Instructions on entering and navigating the Award BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Setup Sub-menus

Overview of major BIOS setup sections like Standard CMOS and BIOS Features.

Drivers Installation Guide - Standard CMOS

Standard CMOS Setup Configuration

Configure date, time, hard disk types, floppy drives, video mode, and error handling.

Drivers Installation Guide - BIOS Features

BIOS Features Setup Configuration

Adjust CPU cache, boot sequence, keyboard repeat rates, and security options.

Drivers Installation Guide - Boot and Security

Boot Sequence and Drive Settings

Manage boot order, floppy drive settings, and HDD detection.

Typematic Rate and Security Options

Configure keyboard repeat behavior and system password protection.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Setting

Adjusts palette snooping for compatibility with graphics and MPEG cards.

Drivers Installation Guide - DRAM and BIOS Shadow

DRAM OS Selection and BIOS Shadowing

Configure OS selection for DRAM and settings for video/adapter BIOS shadowing.

Chipset Features Setup - Auto Config

Auto Configuration and DRAM Timing

Configure automatic settings and DRAM timing parameters for optimal performance.

Cacheable Memory Settings

Manage System BIOS and Video BIOS cacheability settings.

Drivers Installation Guide - DRAM and ISA Clock

DRAM Timing and Cache Details

Detailed options for DRAM timing, RAS precharge, and read/write lead-off.

ISA Clock and System BIOS Cache

Configure ISA clock speed and system BIOS cacheable settings.

Drivers Installation Guide - Video BIOS and ECC

Video BIOS Cache and I/O Recovery

Settings for video BIOS cacheability and I/O recovery times.

Memory Hole and Peer Concurrency

Manage memory hole mapping and peer concurrency for PCI devices.

DRAM ECC/Parity and Error Reporting

Configure DRAM ECC/Parity checking and single bit error reporting.

Drivers Installation Guide - Power Management Overview

Power Management Setup Overview

Introduction to power management features and their configuration options.

Power Management Settings Details

Configure Doze, Standby, Suspend modes, and HDD power down timers.

Drivers Installation Guide - Power Management Details

APM Control and Video Off Method

Configure Advanced Power Management and video power saving methods.

Doze, Standby, Suspend, and HDD Power Down

Detailed settings for system power saving states and hard drive power off.

Wake-Up Events and Power Down Activities

Configure system wake-up triggers and power down activity monitoring.

Drivers Installation Guide - PNP/PCI Config

PNP/PCI Configuration Setup

Configure Plug and Play (PnP) and PCI slot resource allocation.

Resource Control and Reset

Manage automatic resource assignment for PCI/ISA devices and reset configuration data.

Drivers Installation Guide - IRQ/DMA and Defaults

IRQ/DMA Assignment and IDE Mapping

Configure IRQ/DMA assignments and PCI IDE IRQ mapping.

Load Setup Defaults

Option to load previously saved system configuration settings.

Drivers Installation Guide - BIOS Defaults and Peripherals

Load BIOS Defaults

Option to load default BIOS settings for high performance.

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

Configure on-board peripherals like IDE, FDC, serial, and parallel ports.

Drivers Installation Guide - IDE and Serial Ports

IDE and FDC Configuration

Configure IDE HDD block mode, channel settings, and floppy controller.

Serial Port and UART Settings

Configure serial port addresses, I/O, and UART modes.

Drivers Installation Guide - Parallel Ports

Parallel Port Configuration

Configure parallel port mode (ECP/EPP), DMA, and EPP type.

Drivers Installation Guide - Supervisor Password

Supervisor Password Setup

Set or change the supervisor password to protect system access.

Drivers Installation Guide - User Password

User Password Setup

Set or change the user password for system boot-up or setup access.

Drivers Installation Guide - HDD Auto Detection

IDE HDD Auto Detection

Automatically detect IDE hard disk types and configure CMOS settings.

Drivers Installation Guide - IDE Bus Master Intro

IDE BUS Master Driver Installation

Guide for installing IDE BUS Master drivers for various operating systems.

MS-DOS, WINDOW/WFW Driver Install

Instructions for installing IDE BUS Master drivers in MS-DOS and Windows environments.

Windows NT 3.5 Driver Install

Steps to install IDE BUS Master drivers in Windows NT 3.5.

Drivers Installation Guide - OS Specific Installs

Windows 95 Driver Installation

Procedure for installing IDE BUS Master drivers in Windows 95.

Novell 3.X & 4.X Driver Installation

Steps to load IDE driver on Novell NetWare servers.

SCO UNIX Driver Installation

Instructions for installing IDE driver on SCO UNIX systems.

Drivers Installation Guide - SCO UNIX 5.0

SCO UNIX 5.0 Driver Installation

Procedure for installing IDE driver on SCO UNIX 5.0.

Drivers Installation Guide - OS/2 Installs

OS/2 2.0 & WARP 3.X Driver Installation

Steps to install IDE driver for OS/2 2.0 and WARP 3.X.

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