Intel Motherboard, SE400BX manual IDE Configuration

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Using the Setup Program

Table 7.

Peripheral Configuration Submenu (continued)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feature

 

Options

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parallel port

 

Disabled

 

Configures the parallel port.

 

 

Enabled

 

Auto assigns LPT1 the address 378h and the interrupt

 

 

Auto (default)

 

 

 

 

IRQ7.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An * (asterisk) displayed next to an address indicates a

 

 

 

 

 

conflict with another device.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mode

 

Output Only

 

Selects the mode for the parallel port.

 

 

Bi-directional (default)

 

Output Only operates in AT-compatible mode.

 

 

EPP

 

Bi-directionaloperates in bi-directional PS/2-compatible

 

 

ECP

 

 

 

 

mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPP is Extended Parallel Port mode, a high-speed bi-

 

 

 

 

 

directional mode.

 

 

 

 

 

ECP is Enhanced Capabilities Port mode, a high-speed

 

 

 

 

 

bi-directional mode.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Base I/O

 

378

 

Specifies the base I/O address for the parallel port.

address

 

278

 

 

 

 

 

228

 

 

 

Interrupt

 

IRQ 5

 

Specifies the interrupt for the parallel port.

 

 

IRQ 7

 

 

 

Audio

 

Disabled

 

Enables or disables the onboard audio subsystem.

 

 

Enabled (default)

 

 

 

Legacy USB

 

Disabled (default)

 

Enables or disables USB legacy support.

Support

 

Enabled

 

(See section 3.1.13 for more information.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE Configuration

Table 8.

IDE Configuration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Feature

 

Options

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IDE Controller

Disabled

 

Specifies the integrated IDE controller.

 

 

Primary

 

Primary enables only the Primary IDE Controller.

 

 

Secondary

 

Secondary enables only the Secondary IDE Controller.

 

 

Both (default)

 

Both enables both IDE controllers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hard Disk Pre-Delay

Disabled (default)

 

Specifies the hard disk drive pre-delay.

 

 

3 Seconds

 

 

 

 

 

6 Seconds

 

 

 

 

 

9 Seconds

 

 

 

 

 

12 Seconds

 

 

 

 

 

15 Seconds

 

 

 

 

 

21 Seconds

 

 

 

 

 

30 Seconds

 

 

 

Primary IDE Master

No options

 

Reports type of connected IDE device. When selected,

 

 

 

 

 

displays the Primary IDE Master submenu.

 

 

 

 

 

Primary IDE Slave

No options

 

Reports type of connected IDE device. When selected,

 

 

 

 

 

displays the Primary IDE Slave submenu.

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary IDE Master

No options

 

Reports type of connected IDE device. When selected,

 

 

 

 

 

displays the Secondary IDE Master submenu.

 

 

 

 

 

Secondary IDE Slave

No options

 

Reports type of connected IDE device. When selected,

 

 

 

 

 

displays the Secondary IDE Slave submenu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents SE440BX Revision History Revision Revision History DateContents Using the Setup Program ContentsRegulatory and Integration Information SE440BX Motherboard Product GuideContents Motherboard Features Features SummaryMotherboard Features ComponentsBack Panel I/O Connectors Back Panel I/O ConnectorsMain Memory Microprocessor UpgradesMicroprocessor Second Level Cache MemoryUniversal Serial Bus USB Support Input/Output I/O ControllerReal-Time Clock Bios Upgrades PCI Auto ConfigurationExpansion Slots IDE Auto ConfigurationSecurity Passwords ISA Plug and Play CapabilityAdvanced Power Management APM Power ManagementBattery Advanced Configuration and Power Interface AcpiHardware Monitor Optional Wake on RingWake on LAN Technology Optional Audio Subsystem OptionalCrystal Semiconductor CS4236B Audio Codec Audio ConnectorsSpeaker Optional Crystal Semiconductor CS4611 PCI Audio AcceleratorInstalling and Replacing Motherboard Components Before You BeginInstalling and Replacing Motherboard Components How to Install and Remove the MotherboardHow to Install a Processor Install the Retention Mechanism Installing the Processor Retention MechanismInstall the Processor Installing the ProcessorHow to Set the Processor Speed Installing the Heatsink Support Top BarJ8A1 How to Upgrade to a Boxed Pentium II Processor Remove the Installed ProcessorRemoving the Heatsink Support Top Bar and the Processor Removing the Heatsink Support Retention Pins Remove the Heatsink Support BaseUsing the Heatsink Support Base Removal Tool Dimm Size Non-ECC Configuration How to Install MemoryUpgrade the Processor Shows the location of the Dimm sockets How to Remove Memory Installing a DimmHow to Replace the Battery VarningReplacing the Battery How to Clear the Passwords Jumper Settings for Setup Program Modes Using the Setup ProgramSetup Program Modes Mode Jumper DescriptionSetup Function Keys Setup MenusSetup Menu Bar Function KeysMain Menu Maintenance MenuMain Menu Advanced Menu No defaultAuto default Advanced MenuPeripheral Configuration Submenu Peripheral Configuration SubmenuIDE Configuration IDE ConfigurationStandard default IDE Configuration SubmenusIDE Configuration Submenus CD-ROMDMI Event Logging Video Configuration SubmenuFloppy Options Available default Reserved Resource Configuration SubmenuResource Configuration Submenu Security MenuPower Menu Power MenuBoot Menu Boot Menu∙ Atapi CD-ROM Hard Drive SubmenuHard Drive Submenu Options DescriptionRemovable Devices Submenu Feature DescriptionExit Menu Removable Devices SubmenuObtaining the Bios Upgrade File Upgrading the BiosPreparing for the Upgrade Recording the Current Bios SettingsCreating the Bios Upgrade Diskette Upgrading the BiosCreating a Bootable Diskette Upgrading the BiosRecovering the Bios Changing the Bios Language PC/PCI Motherboard ConnectorsTechnical Reference Fan 3 Connector Wake on Ring ConnectorWake on LAN Technology Connector Auxiliary Line In ConnectorFan 2 Connector CD Audio ConnectorChassis Intrusion Connector Fan 1 ConnectorPC/PCI Connector Power Supply ConnectorScsi LED Connector Front Panel Connectors Connector Pin Signal NameDMA Channels Motherboard ResourcesMemory Map Memory MapAddress hex Size Description MapO Map Interrupts PCI Configuration Space MapPCI Configuration Space Map InterruptsBios Error Messages Error MessagesBios Beep Codes Bios Error MessagesError Messages SetupRegulatory Compliance Safety RegulationsRegulatory and Integration Information EMC RegulationsProduct Certification Markings Installation PrecautionsInstallation Instructions Regulatory and Integration InformationEnsure Host Computer and Accessory Module Certifications Ensure Electromagnetic Compatibility EMCUse Only for Intended Applications Prevent Power Supply OverloadPlace Battery Marking on the Computer

Motherboard, SE400BX specifications

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