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Copyright © 2001
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KOB 815e TFSX

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  • Page 1 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 1.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment 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 communications.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: − This device may not cause harmful interference, and − This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 About the Manual The manual consists of the following: Chapter 1 Describes features of the mainboard, and provides a Introducing the Mainboard shipping checklist. ⇒ Go to page 1 Chapter 2 Describes installation of mainboard components. Installing the Mainboard ⇒ Go to page 7 Provides information on using...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface CHAPTER 1 Introducing the Mainboard Introduction ..................1 Checklist ..................1 Standard Items ..................1 Features...................2 Mainboard Components ..............4 Choosing a Computer Case ............6 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mainboard Safety Precautions................7 Quick Guide ..................8 Checking Jumper Settings...............9 Setting Jumpers ................... 9 Checking Jumper Settings ..............
  • Page 6 Standard CMOS Features ..............38 Advanced BIOS Setup Option............41 Advanced Chipset Features Option ........... 44 Integrated Peripherals Option............48 Power Management Setup Option ............. 52 PNP/PCI Configuration Option ............56 PCI Health Status Option ..............58 Frequency/Voltage Control..............59 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option............

  • Page 7: Introducing The Mainboard

    Introducing the Mainboard Congratulations on purchasing the KOB 815E TFSX mainboard. The KOB 815E TFSX mainboard is an ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printed circuit board and measures 304 mm x 190 mm. The mainboard features a Socket 370 that accommodates Intel Celeron, Pentium III, and Tualatin processors supporting frontside bus (FSB) speeds up MHz.

  • Page 8: Features

    Processor The KOB 815E TFSX mainboard uses a Socket 370 that has the following features: • Accommodates Intel Celeron 533 MHz (or higher) CPUs that support an FSB of 66 MHz • Accommodates Intel Pentium III CPUs that support an FSB of 100 or 133 MHz •...
  • Page 9 The KOB 815E TFSX includes a 4xAGP slot that provides four times the bandwidth of the original AGP specification. AGP technology provides a direct connection between the graphics sub-system and the processor so that the graphics do not have to compete for processor time with other devices on the PCI bus.

  • Page 10: Mainboard Components

    DIMM2 DIMM1 DIMM3 CPUFAN1 CPUFAN1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 CPU SOCKET ATX1 LED1 VGA1 CASFAN1 AGP1 IDE2 IDE1 PCI1 PCI1 PCI2 SPKR1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI3 SPKR1 USB2 PCI4 PCI4 USB2 WOL1 WOM1 PCI5 PCI5 PANEL1 PANEL1 PCI6 SIR1 WOL1 WOM1 PCI6 SIR1 FDD1 CNR1...
  • Page 11 Table of Mainboard Components Label Component AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port ATX1 Power connector Three volt realtime clock battery CASFAN1 Auxiliary case cooling fan Primary CD-in connector Secondary CD-in connector CNR1 Communications Networking Riser slot CPU SOCKET Socket 370 for Intel Celeron and Pentium III processors CPUFAN1 Cooling fan for CPU...

  • Page 12: Choosing A Computer Case

    There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard complies with the specifications for the ATX system case. Some features on the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all the features required.

  • Page 13: Installing The Mainboard

    Installing the Mainboard Follow these safety precautions when installing mainboard: • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity. • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the mainboard.

  • Page 14: Quick Guide

    This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system with the mainboard. The following table provides a reference for installing specific components: Locating Mainboard Components Go to page 4 Setting Jumpers Go to page 9 Installing the Mainboard in a Case Go to page 12 Installing Case Components Go to page 13...

  • Page 15: Checking Jumper Settings

    This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the mainboard. Setting Jumpers Use the mainboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.

  • Page 16: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. CPUFAN1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 VGA1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 SPKR1 PCI4 USB2 PCI5 PANEL1 PCI6 WOL1 WOM1 SIR1 FDD1 CNR1...

  • Page 17: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal 2-3: Clear 3-pin KB power on 1-2: Enabled 2-3: Disabled 2-pin BIOS flash Open: Unlock protection Short: Lock Jumper 1 – enables you to clear the BIOS: 1. Turn the system off. 2.

  • Page 18: Installing The Mainboard In A Case

    Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the mainboard in a case: This illustration shows 2. Secure the mainboard with an example of a screws where appropriate. mainboard being installed in a tower-type case: Note: Do not overtighten the screws as this can stress the mainboard.

  • Page 19: Connecting Case Components

    After you have installed the mainboard into a case, you can begin connecting the mainboard components. Refer to the following: CPUFAN1 CPUFAN1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 ATX1 VGA1 PCI1 CASFAN1 PCI2 PCI3 SPKR1 PCI4 USB2 PANEL1 PCI5 PANEL1 PCI6 WOL1 WOM1 SIR1 FDD1 CNR1...

  • Page 20: The Panel Connector

    The Panel Connector The panel connector provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: The panel connector provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors usually found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: Panel connectors for switches and indicators Device...

  • Page 21: Installing Hardware

    Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the mainboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the mainboard, you may cause serious damage to the mainboard or its components.
  • Page 22 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components: CPU fan Socket 370 Locking lever Pin-1 corner Note: The pin-1 corner is empty on the socket and CPU.
  • Page 23 Follow these instructions to install the CPU: 1. Pull the CPU socket locking lever away from the socket to unhook it and raise the locking lever to the upright position. 2. Match the pin-1 corner on the CPU socket and the pin- 1 corner on the processor and insert the processor into the socket.

  • Page 24: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules For this mainboard, you Frontside Bus System Memory must use 168-pin 3.3V (FSB) Bus (SMB) non-buffered Dual In-line Frequency Frequency Memory Modules 66 MHz 100 MHz (DIMMs). The memory 100 MHz 100 MHz chips are standard 133 MHz 100 MHz SDRAM (Synchronous 133 MHz...
  • Page 25 2. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. 3. Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly.

  • Page 26: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom

    Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive. About IDE Devices Your mainboard has a primary and secondary IDE channel interface (IDE1 and IDE2). An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the mainboard.
  • Page 27 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 1. Install the hard disk drive into the drive cage in your ATX system case. 2. Plug the IDE cable into IDE1 (A): Colored stripe Pin 1 Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that they can only be installed correctly on the device connector.
  • Page 28 information. Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive 1. Install the CD-ROM/DVD drive into the drive cage in your ATX system case. 2. Plug the IDE cable into IDE1 (A). If you have already installed an HDD, use the other connector on the IDE cable.

  • Page 29: Installing A Floppy Diskette Drive

    3. Plug an IDE cable connector into the CD-ROM/DVD drive IDE connector (B). It doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use. 4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on the CD-ROM/DVD drive (C). 5.

  • Page 30: Installing Add-On Cards

    Colored stripe Pin 1 Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that they can only be installed correctly on the device connector. If the connector is not keyed, make sure that you match the pin-1 side of the cable connector with the pin-1 side of the device connector.
  • Page 31 4xAGP Slot The 4xAGP slot is used to install a graphics adapter that supports the 4xAGP specification and has a 4xAGP edge connector. PCI Slots PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. CNR Slot This slot is used to insert CNR cards including LAN, Modem, and Audio functions.

  • Page 32: Connecting Optional Devices

    Add-on card Edge connector 3. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw. Note: For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on card. Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the mainboard’s optional devices:...
  • Page 33 CPUFAN1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 VGA1 VGA1 SPKR1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 USB2 SPKR1 PCI4 USB2 PCI5 PANEL1 SIR1 PCI6 WOL1 WOM1 SIR1 FDD1 CNR1 WOL1 WOM1...
  • Page 34 J2: Front panel MIC/line-out This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Signal Name Signal Name MICOUT AGND SPKOUTR (from chip) SPKOUTR (to conn.) No signal Empty SPKOUTL (from chip) SPKOUTL (to conn.) J1: Case open This jumper prevents unauthorized access to your computer by enabling an alarm that alerts you when your computer case...
  • Page 35 SIR1: Serial infrared port The mainboard supports a Serial Infrared (SIR) data port. Infrared ports allow the wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers. Signal Name No signal Empty IRTX...
  • Page 36 VGA1: Onboard VGA The mainboard provides onboard graphic support. This header allows the user to install an auxiliary VGA bracket for attaching a monitor. Signal Name Signal Name GREEN BLUE NOT USED NOT USED HSYNC VSYNC Empty pin...

  • Page 37: Connecting I/O Devices

    The backplane of the mainboard has the following I/O ports: Parallel port (LPT1) Game port PS/2 mouse PS/2 Serial port Serial port Microphone keyboard ports COM 1 COM 2 Line-in Line-out PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.

  • Page 38: External Connector Color Coding

    External Connector Color Coding Many connectors now use standard colors as shown in the table below. Connector Color Analog VGA Blue Audio line-in Light blue Audio line-out Lime Digital monitor/flat panel White IEEE 1394 Grey Microphone Pink MIDI/game Gold Parallel Burgundy PS/2-compatible keyboard Purple...

  • Page 39: Using Bios

    Using BIOS The computer uses the latest Award BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the mainboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the mainboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system's configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.

  • Page 40: The Standard Configuration

    The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future. This Setup Utility should be used: • when changing the system configuration •...

  • Page 41: Entering The Setup Utility

    Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL to enter SETUP Pressing the delete key accesses the Award BIOS Setup Utility:...

  • Page 42: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this mainboard from the manufacturer's Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: 1. If your mainboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.

  • Page 43: Using Bios

    When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options.

  • Page 44: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, July 11 2001 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss) 12 : 8 : 59 Menu Level IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave...
  • Page 45 Press <Enter> to display the IDE submenu: CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984 – 2001 Award Software IDE Primary Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter Item Help IDE Primary Master [Auto] Menu Level Access Mode [Auto] To auto-detect the Capacity 0 MB HDD’s size, head .
  • Page 46 Access Mode This item defines ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as LBA (Large Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will automatically decide the fastest way to access the hard disk drive. Press <Esc>...

  • Page 47: Advanced Bios Setup Option

    Advanced BIOS Setup Option This option displays advanced information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2001 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Anti-Virus Protection [Disabled] Item Help CPU Internal Cache [Enabled] External Cache [Enabled] Menu Level CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking [Enabled] Allows you to choose...
  • Page 48 External Cache (Enabled) Most processors that can be installed in this system use external level 2 (L2) cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value for better performance. CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking (Enabled) This item enables or disables ECC (Error Correction Code) error checking on the CPU cache memory.
  • Page 49 Boot Up Floppy Seek (Enabled) If this item is enabled, it checks the size of the floppy disk drives at start-up time. You don't need to enable this item unless you have a legacy diskette drive with 360K capacity. Boot Up NumLock Status (On) This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.

  • Page 50: Advanced Chipset Features Option

    The disk drive software monitors the internal performance of the motors, media, heads, and electronics of the drive. The host software monitors the overall reliability status of the drive. If a device failure is predicted, the host software, through the Client WORKS S.M.A.R.T applet, warns the user of the impending condition and advises appropriate action to protect the data.
  • Page 51 SDRAM CAS Latency Time (3) This item enables you to select the CAS latency time in HCLKs of 2/2 or 3/3. The value is set at the factory depending on the DRAM installed. Do not change the values in this field unless you change the specifications of the installed DRAM or the installed CPU.
  • Page 52 Delayed Transaction (Enabled) If the chipset has an embedded 32-bit write buffer, to support delay transaction cycles, you can enable this item to provide compliance with PCI Ver. 2.1 specifications. We recommend that you leave this item at the default value. AGP Graphics Aperture Size (64 MB) This item defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter.
  • Page 53 *Onboard Display Cache Setting* The items under this heading are used to set the parameters for display cache memory that may be optionally installed on your mainboard. If you have display cache memory, we recommend that you leave these items at the default settings. CAS# Latency (3) This item sets a timing parameter for the Column Address Strobe memory access.

  • Page 54: Integrated Peripherals Option

    Integrated Peripherals Option These items define the operation of peripheral components on the system's input/output ports. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2001 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] Item Help On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled] IDE Primary Master [Auto]...
  • Page 55 USB Controller (Enabled) Enable this item if you plan to use the Universal Serial Bus ports on this mainboard. USB Keyboard Support (Disabled) Enable this item if you plan to use a keyboard connected through the USB port in a legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play.
  • Page 56 Hot Key Power ON (Ctrl-F12) Enables you to select a hot key to turn on the computer. Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled) This option enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller. Onboard Serial Port 1 (3F8/IRQ4) This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for the onboard serial port 1 (COM1).
  • Page 57 and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) are bi-directional modes, allowing both data input and output. ECP and EPP modes are only supported with EPP- and ECP- aware peripherals. ECP Mode Use DMA (3) When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP mode, the parallel port can use DMA 3 or DMA 1.

  • Page 58: Power Management Setup Option

    Power Management Setup Option This option lets you control system power management. The system has various power-saving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning off the video, suspending to RAM, and software power down that allows the system to be automatically resumed by certain events.
  • Page 59 ACPI Function (Enabled) This mainboard supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface). Use this item to enable or disable the ACPI feature. Note: ACPI is a power management specification that makes hardware status information available to the operating system. ACPI enables a PC to turn its peripherals on and off for improved power management.
  • Page 60 MODEM Use IRQ (3) If you want an incoming call on a modem to automatically resume the system from a power-saving mode, use this item to specify the interrupt request line (IRQ) that is used by the modem. You might have to connect the fax/modem to the mainboard Wake On Modem connector for this feature to work.
  • Page 61 Power On by Ring (Disabled) If this item is enabled, it allows the system to resume from a software power down or a power-saving mode whenever there is an incoming call to an installed fax/modem. You have to connect the fax/modem to a mainboard Wake On Modem connector for this feature to work.

  • Page 62: Pnp/Pci Configuration Option

    PCI PIRQ[A-D]# (Disabled) When disabled, any PCI device set as the Master will not power on the system. PNP/PCI Configuration Option This option configures how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards operate in your system. Both the ISA and PCI buses on the Mainboard use system IRQs (Interrupt ReQuests) and DMAs (Direct Memory Access).
  • Page 63 Resources Controlled By (Auto(ESCD)) You should leave this item at the default Auto(ESCD). Under this setting, the system dynamically allocates resources to Plug and Play devices as they are required. If you cannot get a legacy ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) expansion card to work properly, you might be able to solve the problem by changing this item to Manual, and then opening up the IRQ Resources and Memory Resources...

  • Page 64: Pci Health Status Option

    PCI Health Status Option On mainboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, critical temperatures, and fan speeds. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2001 Award Software PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature [Disabled] Item Help Chassis Function...

  • Page 65: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control This item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2001 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled]...

  • Page 66: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility: Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no great demands on the system and are generally stable.

  • Page 67: Set Supervisor And User Passwords Options

    Set Supervisor and User Passwords Options These items can be used to install a password. A Supervisor password takes precedence over a User password, and the Supervisor can limit the activities of a User. To install a password, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 68: Save & Exit Setup Option

    Save & Exit Setup Option Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu: Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press <Enter>...

  • Page 69: Using The Mainboard Software

    Using the Mainboard Software The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your mainboard version.

  • Page 70: Kob 815E Tfsx Folder

    KOB 815E TFSX Folder Use the software in the following sub-folders: AUDIO This folder contains a short README file giving directions to alternate folders for installing the audio software. This folder contains a short README file giving directions to alternate folders for installing the IDE software.

  • Page 71: Mainboard (Kob 815E Tfsx) Installation Notes

    We strongly recommend users to install this free anti-virus software to help protect your system against viruses. Note: Update your virus software regularly to protect against new viruses. MediaRing Talk To install the MediaRing Talk voice modem software for the built-in modem, go to the directory \UTILITY\MEDIARING TALK;...
  • Page 72 Installation for Windows 2000/98/95/NT To install the IDE drivers, go the directory \INTEL\IDE; then run SETUP.EXE to install the IDE driver for your operating system. VGA Drivers and Software Most of the sub-folders in this folder are empty, with a short README file giving directions to alternate folders for the appropriate software.

  • Page 73: Setting Jumpers

    Setting Jumpers Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal 2-3: Clear 3-pin KB power on 1-2: Enabled 2-3: Disabled 2-pin BIOS flash Open: Unlock protection Short: Lock Jumper 1 – enables you to clear the BIOS: 1.

  • Page 74: The Panel Connector

    The Panel Connector The panel connector provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors usually found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: Panel connectors for switches and indicators Device Pins HDD LED +1, -3 Green LED +2, -4 HDD LED...

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