EPOX KP6-LA Specifications

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Introduction KP6-LAPage 1-2OverviewPentium IIThe Pentium® II Processor is the follow-on to the Pentium® Processor. ThePentium® II Processor, like the

IntroductionKP6-LAPage 1-3processor. This is the model used in past packaging technologies like PGA, TCP,PQFP, DIP, etc.S.E.C. Cartridge Terminology•

Introduction KP6-LAPage 1-4Accelerated Graphics Port(AGP or A.G.P.)Typically, 3D graphics rendering requires a tremendous amount of memory, anddemands

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Introduction KP6-LAPage 1-6KP6-LA Form-FactorThe EPoX KP6-LA is designed with ATX form factor - the latest industry standardof chassis. The ATX form

IntroductionKP6-LAPage 1-7I/O Shield ConnectorThe KP6-LA is equipped with an I/O back panel. Please use the appropriate I/Oshield (figure 3).ATXPOWER

Introduction KP6-LAPage 1-8Figure 5: System Block DiagramSystem Block Diagram

FeaturesKP6-LAPage 2-1Section 2FEATURESKP6-LA Features:• KP6-LA is based on the Pentium® II Processor operating at 233 ~ 330 MHzon Slot 1. The board

Features KP6-LAPage 2-2• KP6-LA utilizes a Lithium battery which provides environmental protectionand longer battery life.• Supports the Universal Ser

InstallationKP6-LAPage 3-1Section 3INSTALLATIONReal PictureofMotherboard

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Installation KP6-LAPage 3-2PCI Slot #1AGP SLOTCPU Cartridge SLOT 1PCI Slot #2PCI Slot #3PCI Slot #4ISA Slot #1ISA Slot #2ISA Slot #3SIMM 1SIMM 3SIMM

InstallationKP6-LAPage 3-3Easy Installation ProcedureEasy Installation ProcedureThe following must be completed before powering on your new system:3-1

Installation KP6-LAPage 3-4CPU Processor SelectionJP8: = 1-2 - 200MHz= 3-4 - 233MHz (Default)= 5-6 - 266MHz= 7-8 - 300MHz= 9-10 - 330MHz= 11-12 - Rese

InstallationKP6-LAPage 3-5Section 3-2System Memory ConfigurationMemory LayoutThe KP6-LA supports (3) 168-pin DIMMs (Dual In-line Memory Module) and (4

Installation KP6-LAPage 3-6 * SDRAM only supports 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB DIMM modules.Table 1SIMM Module InstallationThe SIMM memory modules only fit in

InstallationKP6-LAPage 3-7Figure 3To remove the SIMM module: release the clips on both sides of the SIMM socket(figure 4).Figure 4DIMM Module Installa

Installation KP6-LAPage 3-8Figure 6DIMM Module clip before installationFigure 7DIMM Module clip after installationTo remove the DIMM module simply pre

InstallationKP6-LAPage 3-9Section 3-3Installing a Pentium II ProcessorThe KP6-LA uses the Single Edge Contact (SEC) slot for a Pentium II processorpac

Installation KP6-LAPage 3-10Now we are ready to install the SEC Cartridge (Pentium II Processor) into theRetention Module. The SEC Cartridge is mount

InstallationKP6-LAPage 3-11Section 3-4Device ConnectorsPlease install the motherboard into the chassis.Now that your motherboard is installed you are

KP6-LATechnical Support ServicesIf you need additional information, help during installation or normal use of thisproduct, please contact your retaile

Installation KP6-LAPage 3-12Power On/Off - This is connected to the power button on the case.Using the Soft-Off by Pwr-BTTN feature, you can choose ei

DMI AccessKP6-LAPage 5-1Section 5DMI ACCESSDMI AccessDMI, or desktop Management Interface, is a feature that is able to auto-detect andrecord informat

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AppendixKP6-LAA-1Appendix A:A-1 MEMORY MAPAddress Range Size Description[00000-7FFFF] 512K Conventional memory[80000-9FBFF] 127K Extended Conventional

Appendix KP6-LAA-2[3D0-3DF] CGA adapter.[3F0-3F7] FLOPPY DISK controller.[3F8-3FF] SERIAL port 1.A-3 TIMER & DMA CHANNELS MAPTIMER MAP:TIMER Chann

AppendixKP6-LAA-314 Onboard HARD DISK (IDE1) channel.15 Onboard HARD DISK (IDE1) channel.A-5 RTC & CMOS RAM MAPRTC & CMOS:00 Seconds.01 Second

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AppendixKP6-LAA-5Appendix B:B-1 POST CODESISA POST codes are typically output to I/O port address 80h.POST (hex) DESCRIPTION01-02 Reserved.C0 Turn off

Appendix KP6-LAA-60C Initialization of the BIOS Data Area. (40:ON - 40:FF)0D 1. Program some of the Chipset's value according to Setup.(Early Se

AppendixKP6-LAA-73E Try to turn on Level 2 cache.Note: Some chipset may need to turn on the L2 cache in this stage.But usually, the cache is turn on

KP6-LAUser NoticeNo part of this product, including the product and software may be reproduced,transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,

Appendix KP6-LAA-861 1. Try to turn on Level 2 cache.Note: If L2 cache is already turned on in POST 3D, this part will beskipped.2. Set the boot up

AppendixKP6-LAA-9Appendix CNOTE:The "LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS" function loads the system default data directly from ROMand initializes the associ

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KP6-LATable of ContentsSection 1 IntroductionComponents Checklist ... 1-1OverviewPentium II ...

KP6-LAPower Management Setup ... 4-13PNP/PCI Configuration ... 4-16Load Setup Defaults ...

IntroductionKP6-LAPage 1-1Section 1INTRODUCTIONComponents Checklistü A. (1) KP6-LA mainboardü B. (1) KP6-LA user’s manualü C. (1) Floppy ribbon cableü