Intel AP440FX specifications Advanced Power Management APM, Advanced Power Control APC

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AP440FX Motherboard Technical Product Specification

3.8 Advanced Power Management (APM)

This section describes the use of System Management Mode (SMM) by the BIOS. The BIOS supports APM version 1.2. APM is enabled in BIOS by default; however, the computer must be configured with an APM driver to utilize the system power saving features. Windows 95 enables APM automatically upon detecting the presence of the APM BIOS.

The energy saving Standby mode can be initiated by one of the following:

∙a keyboard hot-key sequence set by the user

∙a time-out period set by the user

∙a suspend/resume button tied to the front panel sleep connector.

When in Standby mode, the motherboard reduces power consumption by utilizing the Pentium Pro processor’s SMM capabilities and also spinning down hard drives and turning off VESA DPMS compliant monitors. The user may select which DPMS mode (Standby, Suspend, or Off) to send to the monitor in Setup. The ability to respond to external interrupts is fully maintained while in Standby mode allowing the system to service requests such as an in-coming fax or network message while unattended. Any keyboard or mouse activity brings the system out of the energy saving Standby mode. When this occurs the monitor and IDE drives are turned back on immediately.

Because SMM uses its own address space, the pointers to interrupt service routines in protected mode do not necessarily point to the executable interrupt service routines when the processor goes into SMM. Interrupts are disabled upon entry into SMM. Any program that wants to use interrupts during SMM must provide a valid interrupt service routine and place a pointer to it in an interrupt descriptor table before renabling interrupts.

Windows 95 places an Energy Star compliant monitor in video standby mode after a period of system inactivity. Windows 95 uses the motherboard BIOS to put the processor into SMM. The motherboard BIOS in turn invokes the video BIOS to place the monitor into standby mode. Some video BIOSes reenable interrupts when they are called but do not ensure that a valid interrupt service routine is available. If the video BIOS then generates a hardware or software interrupt while the system is in SMM, in most cases the system will lock up.

3.9 Advanced Power Control (APC)

The BIOS supports APC through the National 87307 Super I/O controller. Two features that have been implemented are Auto Start On AC Loss and Power-On COM1 Ring. Auto Start On AC Loss sets the control for returning to the last known state of the computer, or powering down upon AC power loss to the motherboard. Power-On COM1 Ring sets the control for allowing the computer to be powered on upon an incoming POTS call to a telephony device configured for operation on COM1.

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Contents AP440FX Motherboard Revision Revision HistoryDate Table of Contents Motherboard Bios and Setup Utility AP440FX Motherboard Technical Product SpecificationError Messages and Beep Codes ContentsAP440FX Motherboard Technical Product Specification Motherboard Description OverviewMotherboard Features Key to Motherboard Features Motherboard Manufacturing Options Form FactorMotherboard Description Back Panel I/O Shield Dimensions I/O ShieldMicroprocessor Upgrade MicroprocessorMicroprocessor Heatsink and Clips Main System Memory ChipsetDram Parity and ECC Dram2 82442FX Data Bus Accelerator DBX 3 82371SB PCI/ISA IDE Xccelerator PIIX3IDE Support Secure Flash SupportUSB Support PC87307 Super I/O Controller Floppy ControllerKeyboard and Mouse Interface Real-Time Clock, Cmos RAM and Battery Graphics SubsystemInfrared Support Parallel PortS3 ViRGE Supported Resolutions Resolution1 S3 ViRGE Graphics Subsystem Refresh rate HzLBP Vesa Feature Connector S3 ViRGE/DX Supported Resolutions2 S3 ViRGE/DX Graphics Subsystem Graphics Drivers and UtilitiesAudio Subsystem Management Extension HardwareMotherboard Connectors Motherboard Connector Locations Front Panel Connectors Front Panel I/O Connector J2A1Pin Signal Name Infrared Connector Power-ON LEDSwon Sleep/ResumeReset Keylock Connector J3A1Fan Connector J4A1 Keylock Connector J3A1Memory/Expansion Connectors PCI/ISA Riser Connector J6J2Signal Name Pin Signal PinSA9 SA8 SA7 SA6 SA5 SA4 SA3 SA2 SA1 SA0 SBHE# Vesa Feature Connector LBP Vesa Feature Connector J1K1Serial Header Serial Port COM2H, J3N1 PinoutAudio Connectors CD-ROM Connector J9N1Wavetable Upgrade Connector J9L1 Telephony Connector J9K1Power Supply Connectors Primary Power Supply Connector J9H1External 3.3 V Power Supply Connector J9J1 NameFloppy/IDE Connectors Soft-Off Power Supply Connector J9F1Floppy Drive Connector J8L1 Pin NameLists the pinout and signal names for the IDE connectors IDE Connectors J8H1, J9H2Back Panel Connectors VGA Video ConnectorVGA Video Connector J1N1 USB Back Panel Connectors 12.8.2 COM1 Serial PortKeyboard and Mouse Ports Parallel Port Connector Pinout Parallel PortDescription Pin Jumper Settings Jumper LocationsMicroprocessor Configuration J4L2 Motherboard Configuration J4L2, J1J1Microprocessor/System Speed Settings J4L2-A J4L2-B J4L2-CConfiguration Jumper Settings ConfigurationReliability JumperPower Consumption Motherboard Environmental SpecificationsPower Usage EnvironmentalPower Supply Considerations SafetyRegulatory Compliance 17.2 EMI Product Certification MarkingsMemory Map Memory MapAddress Range Decimal Address Range hexI/O Map O MapAddress hex Size Description PCI Configuration Space Map PCI Configuration Space MapSoft-Off Control DMA ChannelsInterrupts InterruptsBios Flash Memory Organization Bios UpgradesIntroduction Flash Memory OrganizationPCI Auto-Configuration Recommendations for Configuring an Atapi DevicePCI IDE Support Primary CableMotherboard Bios and Setup Utility ISA Plug and PlayDesktop Management Interface DMI Advanced Power Management APM Advanced Power Control APCBoot Options Setup Enable JumperOverview of the Setup Menu Screens Language SupportMain Bios Setup Screen System DateSystem Time Floppy OptionsFloppy Options Subscreen IDE Device Configuration Subscreen IDE Device ConfigurationFloppy a Type Floppy B TypeIDE Translation Mode Multiple Sector SettingHeads SectorsBoot Options Subscreen Setup Prompt Hard Disk Pre-DelayNum Lock Typematic Rate ProgrammingAdvanced Screen Event Logging Configuration Peripheral Configuration SubscreenSerial Port 2 IR Mode Serial Port Configuration OptionsSerial Port 1 Interface Serial Port 2 Address∙ Compatible default Parallel Port Configuration OptionsParallel Port Interface Parallel Port TypeECP Compatible Configuration Options USB InterfaceAudio Interface Hardware Monitor InterfaceAdvanced Chipset Configuration Subscreen Latency Timer PCI Clocks Onboard Video IRQVideo Palette Snoop ISA VGA Write CombiningPower Management Configuration Subscreen Plug and Play Configuration Subscreen ∙ C8000h default ISA Shared Memory SizeISA Shared Memory Base Address IRQ 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 Event Log CapacityEvent Count Granularity Event Time Granularity Minutes∙ Keep default ∙ Do Not Mark defaultClear Event Log Mark Existing Events as ReadSecurity Screen Security Screen OptionsExit Screen Page Bios Beep Codes PCI Configuration Error MessagesBios Beep Codes PCI Configuration Error MessagesChained PCI Error Messages Bios Error Messages Bios Error MessagesError Messages and Beep Codes ISA NMI Messages ISA NMI MessagesISA NMI Message

AP440FX specifications

The Intel AP440FX is a pivotal motherboard that was released in the late 1990s, designed to support the Intel Pentium II and Pentium III processors. Known for its robust performance and versatile functionalities, the AP440FX became a popular choice among computer enthusiasts and system builders during its time.

One of the defining features of the Intel AP440FX is its support for the Intel 440FX chipset. This chipset provided improved system performance through its use of a 66 MHz front-side bus, which allowed for faster data transfer between the CPU and the memory. The motherboard was equipped with two DIMM slots capable of supporting a maximum of 512 MB of SDRAM, providing users with the flexibility to choose the amount of memory they required for their applications.

Another notable characteristic of the AP440FX motherboard is its integrated support for various peripheral interfaces. It comes equipped with multiple ISA and PCI slots, allowing users to expand their system capabilities through the addition of various cards. The presence of two USB ports, which were relatively new at the time of its release, gave users access to a wider range of peripherals and external devices.

The Intel AP440FX also features an integrated IDE controller, enabling connection for hard drives and optical drives without the need for additional controller cards. This integrated solution simplified storage management for users and contributed to the overall efficiency of the system. The motherboard also supported SCSI through optional daughter cards, catering to users who required high-speed data transfer and reliable disk storage solutions.

Moreover, the AP440FX was designed with future upgrades in mind. Its BIOS supported plug-and-play installations, allowing users to easily configure new hardware components without extensive troubleshooting. Additionally, the ATX form factor of the motherboard contributed to its compatibility with a wide range of cases and power supplies.

In terms of power management, the Intel AP440FX incorporated advanced features such as ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allowed for better power efficiency and management of power states. This feature was particularly beneficial for users looking to reduce energy consumption and improve the overall longevity of their systems.

All in all, the Intel AP440FX represented a significant advancement in motherboard technology during its era. Its combination of robust performance, upgradeability, and support for new technologies made it a popular choice for users looking to build powerful and efficient computing systems.
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