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Introduction......................................................................................1
1. Motherboard Description............................................................2
1.1 Features.......................................................................................................2
1.1.1 Hardware...............................................................................................2
1.1.2 Software.................................................................................................6
1.1.3 Accessories.............................................................................................6
1.2 Motherboard Installation.............................................................................7
1.2.1 System Block Diagram............................................................................7
1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard............................................................................8
8
1.2.3 Quick Reference.....................................................................................9
1.3 CPU Installation..........................................................................................9
1.3.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket A.......................................................9
1.3.2 CPU Frequency Selection: JCLK1..........................................................12
1.3.3 CPU Fan Connector: JCFAN1...............................................................12
1.3.4 System Fan Connector: JSFAN1............................................................12
1.4 RAM Module Installation.........................................................................13
1.4.1 DDR SDRAM......................................................................................13
1.4.2 SDRAM.............................................................................................14
1.4.3 How to install DDR/SDRAM DIMM Module........................................15
1.5 Slots...........................................................................................................17
1.5.1 AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot.....................................................18
1.5.2 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots.......................................18
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2. BIOS Setup....................................................................................1
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Chapter 1 Motherboard Description
Introduction
System Overview
Congratulations on the purchase of your new system! This motherboard is designed to
take advantage of the latest industry technology to provide you with the ultimate
solution in data processing. In the tradition of its predecessors, this motherboard
continues the commitment of reliability, performance and strives for full compliance
and compatibility with industry software and hardware standards.
M7VIG Highlights:
8 Contains on board I/O facilities, which include a serial port, a parallel port, a mouse
port, a VGA port, a keyboard port, audio ports, USB ports, a LAN port and a game
port.
8 Contains on board IDE facilities for IDE devices such as hard disks and CD-ROM
Drives.
8 Supports the AMD processor, a leading edge processor which brings to you the latest
technology in microarchitecture design, graphics performance, system bus design,
cache architecture and much more.
8 Complies with PC MicroATX form factor specifications.
8 Supports popular operating systems such as Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows
XP, LINUX and SCO UNIX.
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1. Motherboard Description
1.1 Features
1.1.1 Hardware
CPU
− Single AMD Socket-A for Athlon TM (Thunderbird TM )/ Athlon TM XP/ Duron
TM
processors.
− Running at 200/266 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB).
Chipset
− Chipset – North Bridge: VIA KM266 (VT8375)
South Bridge: VT8233A/ VT8235.
− Chipset – LAN Chip Realtek RTL 8100B (Optional).
Speed
− Supports AMD Athlon TM XP CPU core speeds.
DRAM Memory
− Supports 100MHz or 133MHz SDRAM devices.
− Supports 200MHz, 266MHz DDR SDRAM devices.
− Supports 64Mb, 128Mb, 256Mb, 512Mb and 1GMb technologies for x8 and
16 devices.
− Max of 2 Double-Sided DIMMs SDRAM or DDR SDRAM with
unbuffered.
− The largest memory capacity is 2 GB.
Shadow RAM
− A memory controller provide shadow RAM and supports for ROM BIOS.
Green Function
− Support power management operation via BIOS.
− Power down timer from 1 to 15 mins.
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− Wakes from power saving sleep mode at the press of any key or any mouse
activity.
BUS Slots
− Three 32-bit PCI bus master slots.
− One CNR slot.
− One AGP slot.
Flash Me mory
− Supports flash memory.
− Supports ESCD Function.
Built in VGA:
High Resolution CRT RGB Interface
− 250 MHz RAMDAC on chip with Gamma Correction.
− Horizontal / Vertical Sync outputs compliant with Monitor Power
Management protocols.
− I2C Serial Bus for DDC Monitor Communications.
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3D Rendering Features
− Single-pass multiple textures.
− Anisotropic filtering.
− 8-bit stencil buffer.
− 32-bit true color rendering.
− Specular lighting and diffuse shading.
− Alpha blending modes.
− Massive 2K x 2K textures.
− MPEG-2 video textures.
− Vertex and table fog.
− 16 or 24-bit Z-buffering.
− Reflection mapping, texture morphing, shadows, procedural textures and
atmospheric effects.
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(4) Normal.
− Supports two serial ports, 16550 UART.
− Supports one Infrared transmission (IR).
− Supports PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard.
− Supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB floppy disk
drivers.
Universal Serial Bus V2.0 (only with South Bridge VT8535) (Optional)
− Supports two back panel Universal Serial Bus Ports and two front panel
Universal Serial Bus Ports.
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1.1.2 Software
BIOS
− AWARD legal BIOS.
− Supports APM1.2.
− Supports USB Function.
− Supports ACPI.
Operating System
− Offers the highest performance for MS-DOS, Windows 2000, Windows ME,
Windows XP, SCO UNIX etc.
1.1.3 Accessories
− HDD Cable.
− FDD Cable.
− Flash Memory Writer for BIOS Update.
− USB2 Cable (Optional).
− Rear I/O Panel for Micro ATX Case (Optional).
− Fully Setup Driver CD.
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LAN CONN.
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SUPP ORT TE LE PHONY
SUP PORT 1 CNR SLOT
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JATXPWR1
JUSBLAN1
JCOM1
JPRNT1
DDR1
DDR2
SDR1
SDR2
JCFAN1
BAT1
JVGA1 KM 266
JSPKR1
JAUD GAME
(VT8375) 1
SP-OUT
GAME Port
JLIN1 JCMOS1
LINE-IN
L A N C H IP
JMIC1
MIC-IN
JDIMMVOLT
2 8
2 10 1 7
PCI1 PRIMARY IDE CONN.
1 9 IDE1
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SD R 2 R
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BAT1 CPU
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Installation
1.3.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket A
CPU
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1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket then raise the lever up to a 90-
degree angle.
2. Locate Pin A in the socket and look for the white dot or cut edge in the CPU.
Match Pin A with the white dot/cut edge then insert the CPU.
4. Put the fan on the CPU by buckling it, and then put the fan’s powerport into
the JCFAN1, then the installation will be completed.
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JC FAN 1 1
DDR1
DDR2
SDR1
SDR2
BAT1
KM 2 66
(VT8 375 )
LAN CHIP
Wi nbo nd
836 79 HF
1 JS FA N1
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1.4.2 SDRAM
DRAM Type: 3.3V Unbuffered SDRAM PC100/ PC133 Type required. 128MB/
256MB/ 512MB DIMM Module (168 pin)
When you use DDR SDRAM, the me mory power will automatically
set to 2.5V.
When you use SDRAM, the me mory power will automatically set to
3.3V.
For the above settings, you can only use one kind of memory on
this motherboard. It is forbidden to insert both kind of memory
simultaneously. You must insert only DDR or SDRAM.
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SDRAM:
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1.5 Slots
The slots in this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to
the system bus. Expansion slots are a mean of adding or enhancing the motherboard's
features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the
motherboard's capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of
the basic system.
DDR1
DDR2
SDR1
SDR2
B AT1
KM 266
(VT8375)
LAN CHIP
AG P Slo t
W inb ond
83 679H F
C NR S lo t
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JATXPWR1
D DR1
DDR 2
SDR1
SDR 2
BAT1
KM 266 1
(VT8375)
JCMOS1
LA N C H IP
2 8
1 7
JDIMMVOLT
IDE 1-2
VT8233A/ SECONDARY IDE CONN.
VT8235
2 10 FDD1
JWOL1
1 9
JUSB2 1
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( +) (-)
SPK HLED RST NA
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subsystem.
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IR (Infrared Connector)
This connector is used to attach to an infrared sensing device. After the IrDA
interface is configured, connectionless data transfer to and from portable devices
such as laptops making PDA possible.
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is similar to IDE1. The second drive on this controller must be set to slave mode.
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J10 Assignment
1-2 On board primary Codec is used.
(Default)
2-3 CNR primary Codec is used.
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JCOM1 JVGA1
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The serial port on this system has a 9-pin connector. Some older computer systems
and peripherals used to be equipped with only one 25-pin connector. If you need to
connect a 9-pin serial port to an older 25-pin serial port, you can purchase a 9-to-25
pin adapter.
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Connectivity
The serial port can be used in many ways, and it may be necessary to become
familiar with the pinout diagram. The following chart gives you the function of
each pin on the 9-pin connector and some of the 25-pin connector. This information
can be used when configuring certain software programs to work with the serial
port.
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This motherboard has built in video facilities. Your monitor will attach directly to
JVGA1 connector on the motherboard.
5 1
15 11
JVGA1
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11 NC 12 DDC/Data
13 HSYNC 14 VSYNC
15 DDC/CLK
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Signal Pin
-Strobe 1
Data 0 2
Data 1 3
Data 2 4
Data 3 5
Data 4 6
Data 5 7
Data 6 8
Data 7 9
-Ack 10
Busy 11
Paper Empty 12
+Select 13
-Auto FDXT 14
-Error 15
-Init 16
-SLCTN 17
Ground 18
Ground 19
Ground 20
Ground 21
Ground 22
Ground 23
Ground 24
Ground 25
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Game/Joystick/MIDI
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DDR1
DDR2
S DR1
SDR2
BAT1
KM 266
(VT8375)
LAN CHIP
2 10
1 9
PR IM ARY IDE C ONN.
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Chapter 2 BIOS Setup
2. BIOS Setup
Introduction
This manual discussed Award™ Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The
Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This special
information is then stored in battery-backed RAM so that it retains the Setup
information when the power is turned off.
The Award BIOS™ installed in your computer system’s ROM (Read Only
Memory) is a custom version of an industry standard BIOS. This means that it
supports AMD-AthlonTM / Duron TM processors input/output system. The BIOS
provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as disk drives and
serial/ parallel ports.
Adding important has customized the Award BIOS™, but nonstandard features
such as virus and password protection as well as special support for detailed fine-
tuning of the chipset controls the entire system.
The rest of this manual is intended to guide you through the process of configuring
your system by using Setup.
APM Support
These AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the Advanced Power
Management (APM) specification. Power management features are implemented
via the System Management Interrupt (SMI). Sleep and Suspend power
management modes are supported. This AWARD BIOS can manage power to the
hard disk drives and video monitors.
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DRAM Support
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) are supported.
Supporte d CPUs
This AWARD BIOS supports the AMD Athlon TM / Duron TM CPU.
Using Setup
In general, you use the arrow keys to highlight items, press <Enter> to select, use
the <PgUp> and <P gDn> keys to change entries, press <F1> for help and press
<Esc> to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in
the Setup program by using the keyboard.
Keystroke Function
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item on the left (menu bar)
Right arrow Move to the item on the right (menu bar)
Esc Main Menu: Quit without saving changes
Submenus: Exit Current page to the next higher level menu
Move Enter Move to the item you desired
PgUp key Increase the numeric value or make changes
PgDn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
+ Key Increase the numeric value or make changes
- Key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
F1 key General help on Setup navigation keys
F2 key Item Help
F5 key Load previous values from CMOS
F6 key Load the fail-safe defaults from BIOS default table
F7 key Load the optimized defaults
F9 key Menu in bios
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes and exit
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!! WARNING !!
The information about BIOS defaults on manual (Figure
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8) is just for reference, please refer to the BIOS
installed on board, for update information.
Figure 1. Main Me nu
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Integrate d Peripherals
This submenu allows you to configure certain IDE hard drive options and
Programmed Input/ Output features.
PnP/PCI Configurations
This submenu allows you to configure certain “Plug and Play” and PCI options.
PC Health Status
This submenu allows you to monitor the hardware of your system.
Frequency Control
This page shows the hardware Monitor information of the system.
Setting the supervisor password will prohibit everyone except the supervisor from
making changes using the CMOS Setup Utility. You will be prompted with to enter
a password.
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Update BIOS
This submenu allows you to update bios.
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Main Me nu Selections
This table shows the selections that you can make on the Main Menu.
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MONO
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Virus Warning
This option allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature that is used to protect
the IDE Hard Disk boot sector. If this function is enabled and an attempt is made to
write to the boot sector, BIOS will display a warning message on the screen and
sound an alarm beep.
The Choices:
Disabled (default) Virus protection is disabled.
Enabled Virus protection is activated.
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For systems with two floppy drives, this option allows you to swap
logical drive assignments.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
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Security Option
This option will enable only individuals with passwords to bring the system online
and/or to use the CMOS Setup Utility.
The Choices:
System A password is required for the system to boot
and is also required to access the Setup
Utility.
Setup (default) A password is required to access the Setup
Utility only.
This will only apply if passwords are set from the Setup main menu.
APIC Mode
By selecting Enabled enables ACPI device mode reporting from the BIOS to the
operating system.
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DRAM Clock
This item determines DRAM clock following 100MHz, 133MHz or By
SPD.
The Choices: 100MHz, 133MHz, By SPD (default).
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DRAM Timing
This item determines DRAM clock/ timing follow SPD or not.
The Choices: By SPD (default), Manual.
Bank Interleave
This item allows you to enable or disable the bank interleave feature.
The Choices: Disabled (default), 2 bank, 4 bank.
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AGP Mode
This item allows you to select the AGP Mode.
The Choices: 4X (default), 2X, 1X.
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Me mory Hole
When enabled, you can reserve an area of system memory for ISA adapter ROM.
When this area is reserved, it cannot be cached. Refer to the user documentation of
the peripheral you are installing for more information.
The Choices: Disabled (default), 15M – 16M.
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following options:
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Super IO Device
If you highlight the literal “Press Enter” next to the “ Super IO Device” label and
then press the enter key, it will take you a submenu with the following options:
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IR Transmission Delay
This item allows you to enable/disable IR transmission delay.
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
Use IR Pins
Consult your IR peripheral documentation to select the correct setting of
the TxD and RxD signals.
The Choices: IR-Rx2Tx2 (default), RxD2, TxD2.
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ACPI function
This item displays the status of the Advanced Configuration and Power
Management (ACPI).
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
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Power Management
There are four options of Power Management, three of which have fixed
mode settings.
The Choices:
Min. Power Saving
Minimum power management.
Doze Mode = 1 hr.
Standby Mode = 1 hr
Suspend Mode = 1 hr.
HDD Power Down = 15 min
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Suspe nd Mode
When enabled and when after the set time of system inactivity, all devices except
the CPU will be shut off.
The Choices: Disabled (default), 1 Min, 2 Min, 4 Min, 6 Min, 8 Min,
10 Min, 20 Min, 30 Min, 40 Min, and 1Hour.
Blank Screen
This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
DPMS Support
Initial display power management signaling.
Soft-Off by PWRBTN
Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the
Soft-Off state when the system has “hung.”
The Choices: Delay 4 Sec, Instant-Off (default).
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PNP OS Installed
When set to YES, BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for the boot
sequence (VGA, IDE, SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP
operating system like Window™ 95. When set to NO, BIOS will initialize all the
PnP cards. For non-PnP operating systems (DOS, Netware™), this option must set
to NO.
The Choices: No (default), Yes.
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The above settings will be shown on the screen only if “Manual” is chosen for the
resources controlled by function.
Legacy is the term, which signifies that a resource is assigned to the ISA Bus and
provides non-PnP ISA add-on cards. PCI / ISA PnP signifies that a resource is
assigned to the PCI Bus or provides for ISA PnP add-on cards and peripherals.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
Resources Controlle d By
By Choosing “Auto” (default), the system BIOS will detect the system resources
and automatically assign the relative IRQ and DMA channel for each peripheral.
By Choosing “Manual”, the user will need to assign IRQ & DMA for add-on cards.
Be sure that there are no IRQ/DMA and I/O port conflicts.
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IRQ Resources
This submenu will allow you to assign each system interrupt a type, depending on
the type of device using the interrupt. When you press the “Press Enter” tag, you
will be directed to a submenu that will allow you to configure the system interrupts.
This is only configurable when “Resources Controlled By” is set to “Manual”.
However, the color information coming from the VGA controller is drawn from the
palette table inside the VGA controller to generate the proper colors, and the
graphic controller needs to know what is in the palette of the VGA controller. To do
this, the non-VGA graphic controller watches for the Write access to the VGA
palette and registers the snoop data. In PCI based systems, where the VGA
controller is on the PCI bus and a non-VGA graphic controller is on an ISA bus, the
Write Access to the palette will not show up on the ISA bus if the PCI VGA
controller responds to the Write.
In this case, the PCI VGA controller should not respond to the Write, it should only
snoop the data and permit the access to be forwarded to the ISA bus. The non-VGA
ISA graphic controller can then snoop the data on the ISA bus. Unless you have the
above situation, you should disable this option.
The Choices:
Disabled (default) Disables the function.
Enabled Enables the function.
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default setting. If the CPU Vcore and clock are not in default
setting, it may cause CPU or M/B damage.
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3. Trouble Shooting
PROBLEM
No power to the system at all. Power light does not illuminate, fan inside power
supply does not turn on. Indicator light on keyboard does not turn on.
PROBLEM
System inoperative. Keyboard lights are on, power indicator lights are lit, hard
drive is spinning.
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PROBLEM
System does not boot from hard disk drive, can be booted from CD-ROM drive.
PROBLEM
System only boots from CD-ROM. Hard disk can be read and applications can be
used but booting from hard disk is impossible.
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PROBLEM
Error message reading “SECTOR NOT FOUND” or other error messages will not
allow certain data to be retrieved.
PROBLEM
Screen message says “Invalid Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”
PROBLEM
Screen is blank.
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PROBLEM
No screen.
PROBLEM
Screen goes blank periodically.
PROBLEM
Keyboard failure.
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PROBLEM
No color on screen.
PROBLEM
C: drive failure.
PROBLEM
Cannot boot system after installing second hard drive.
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PROBLEM
Missing operating system on hard drive.
PROBLEM
Certain keys do not function.
PROBLEM
Keyboard is locked, and no keys function.
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