Intel 430TX user manual Bios Features Setup

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of hard disk drive installed in the system, floppy drive type, and the type of display monitor.

 

 

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59GT4A)

 

 

 

STANDARD CMOS

SETUP

 

 

 

 

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

 

 

Date (mm:dd:yy)

: Wed, Jan 5 2000

 

 

 

 

 

Time (hh:mm:ss)

: 0 : 0 : 0

 

 

 

 

 

HARD DISKS

TYPE

SIZE

CYLS

HEADS

PRECOMP

LANDZ

SECTOR MODE

Primary Master:

NONE

0

0

0

0

0

0--------

Primary Slave:

NONE

0

0

0

0

0

0--------

Secondary Master:

NONE

0

0

0

0

0

0--------

Secondary Slave:

NONE

0

0

0

0

0

0--------

Drive A: 1.2M, 5.25 in

Drive B: None

Video: EGA/VGA

Halt On: All Errors

Base Memory:

640K

Extended Memory:

3072K

Other Memory:

384K

---------------------------

---------------

Total Memory:

4096K

Esc: Quit

áâàß: Select Item

Pu/Pd/+/-: Modify

F1: Help

(Shift) F2: Change Color

 

2.3BIOS Features Setup

ROM PCI/ISA BIOS (2A59GT4A)

BIOS FEATURES UTILITY

AWARD SOFTWARE, INC.

Virus Warning

: Disable

CPU Internal Cache

: Enabled

External Cache

: External

Quick Power On Self Test

: Disable

Boot Sequence

: A,C

Swap Floppy Drive

: Disable

Boot Up Floppy Seek

: Enabled

Boot Up NumLock Status

: On

Boot Up System Speed

: High

Gate A20 Option

: Fast

Typematic Rate Setting

: Disabled

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

: 6

Typematic Delay *Msec)

: 250

Security Option

: Setup

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

: Disabled

Video BIOS Shadow

: Enabled

C8000-CBFFF Shadow

: Disabled

CC000-CFFFF Shadow

: Disabled

D0000-D3FFF Shadow

: Disabled

D4000-D7FFF Shadow

: Disabled

D8000-DBFFF Shadow

: Disabled

DC000-DFFFF Shadow

: Disabled

−↓←→: Select Item

 

F1

: Help

PU/PD/+/- : Modify

F5

: Old Values

(Shift)F2 : Color

F6: Load BIOS Defaults

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Contents USER’S Manual Update Inforamtion Content Chapter Eide Hardware Installation for TX2 Preface Simple features Page Chapter Map of ATX586 Mother Board MMX AMDNON-ACTIVE CPU JP8/91-2 ShortShort 256K PB Sram JP15 2MB Flash Bios onlyInstall System Dram Memory Install IDE, Enhanced I/O and Front Panel Connectors GND PIN-3 Irtx PIN-4 VCC COM1 IRQ DRQ GameCOM2 COM3JP9 JP8CN1 COM1 CN2 CN3Page Chapter Bios Features Setup Chipset Features Setup PNP/PCI Configuration Post Read Cmos data into Bios stack area If Eisa NVM checksum is good, execute Eisa initialization Write all Cmos values currently in the Bios stack area back If there is any changes in the hardware configuration Quick Installation Guide Page Contents of this Document IntroductionSystem Requirements SETUP.EXE Contents of the Distribution PackageSETUP.INS BMIDE95.EXESETUP.DLL SETUP.LIBInstalling the Software Verifying Installation of the Driver Page SB, AB DE-INSTALLING the SoftwarePage Common Problems TroubleshootingPage \WINDOWS\SYSTEM\IOSUBSYS Release Notes8A. IDE Devices Supported by the Driver 8B. Applications Supported by the Driver 8C. Large IDE Fixed Disk Drive 528MB Support by the Driver NEC* CDR251 8D. RELEASE-SPECIFIC Troubleshooting InformationCDU55E NEC* CDR261 CDU76E NEC* CDR271NEC* CDR272 NEC* CDR273IDE One or more of the IDE/ATAPI drives on the system fail to CD-ROM 8E. Revision History Information DOS=HIGH,UMBVersion 3.00 Release Version 2.64 ReleaseCFA540A 8F. Release Testing InformationCFS425A CFS850A IBMNEC CDU55E CDU76E CDU77E CDU311-GI Teac CD44E CD56E CRD-S54PPage From the Bios of new main board to old main board Hardware Installation For TX2 SHORT, 2-4 Open Map of TX2 Mother Board Cyrix JP8 4-5 Short forShort for 5v Flash Bios normal. Default Open Normal Power mode. Default Total Install IDE, Enhanced I/O and Front Panel Connectors USB+, PIN-4 GND JP1 LPT3 3BC-3BFJP3 JP4Pin Definition for Cable Connection

430TX specifications

The Intel 430TX chipset, introduced in the mid-1990s, was a significant advancement in computer technology, primarily designed to support Intel's Pentium processors. This chipset catered to the growing demand for improved multimedia performance, better system stability, and expanded features to accommodate developing applications.

One of the main features of the Intel 430TX was its support for Dual Independent Bus architecture. This allowed for simultaneous data transfers between the CPU and the memory, significantly improving system performance. The chipset supported up to 512 MB of EDO (Extended Data Out) RAM and featured a memory bus that could handle speeds of up to 66 MHz, making it suitable for a variety of applications ranging from home computing to business use.

Another significant characteristic of the 430TX was its integration of a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus, which allowed for higher bandwidth compared to the older ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) connections. The chipset provided up to five PCI slots, facilitating the addition of modern peripherals like graphics cards, sound cards, and network interfaces without compromising system performance. This flexibility was vital as multimedia applications became increasingly common during that era.

The Intel 430TX also incorporated support for the newer ATA/33 standard for hard drives, allowing for faster data transfer rates compared to previous standards. This enhancement contributed to improved overall system responsiveness. Moreover, the chipset partially supported USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices, paving the way for the increasingly popular external peripherals that were emerging at the time.

In terms of power management, the 430TX featured advanced management capabilities, allowing the system to achieve better energy efficiency through features such as ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) support. This was particularly important as users began to prioritize environmental concerns alongside performance.

Overall, the Intel 430TX chipset represented a balance of performance, compatibility, and innovative feature integration. Its legacy is evident in the foundational technologies it helped propel, influencing the design and features of future chipsets. Today, revisiting the Intel 430TX illustrates the rapid technological evolution that has occurred since its introduction, underscoring its importance in the development of modern computer systems. The 430TX was pivotal in bridging the gap between early PC architectures and the advanced systems we utilize today.