845GV-M User Manual Version 1.
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Contents 1 Introduction .................................................... 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Package Contents ........................................................... 4 Specifications ................................................................. 4 Supported AGP VGA Cards List ..................................... 7 Motherboard Layout ....................................................... 9 I/O Panal .........................................................................10 2 Installation ..
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Package Contents Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) 1 Quick Installation Guide 1 Support CD 1 IDE Drive Ribbon Cable (1 x ATA 66/100) 1 Floppy Drive Ribbon Cable 1 I/O Shield 1 COM Port Bracket 1 MR Card (Optional) 1.2 Specifications Platform: CPU: Chipsets: Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.
USB 2.0: I/O Panel BIOS: OS: 6 USB 2.0 ports: includes 4 default USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel, plus one header to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports (see CAUTION 6) PS/2: keyboard / mouse RJ 45 4 default USB 2.0 ports 1 VGA port 1 serial port: COM1; 1 parallel port: ECP/EPP support Audio Jack: Line Out / Line In / Microphone AMI legal BIOS Supports “Plug and Play” ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events Supports jumperfree SMBIOS 2.3.
CAUTION! 1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, please check page 23. 2. Please check the table below for the memory support frequency and its corresponding CPU FSB frequency. CPU FSB Frequency 533 400 3. Memory Support Frequency DDR266, DDR333 DDR266 While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly before you resume the system.
1.3 Supported AGP VGA Cards List (for Windows 2000/Windows XP) I.
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1.4 Motherboard Layout 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 20.8cm (8.2-in) CPU_FAN1 PS2_USB_PWR1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard 27 Bottom: Mic In AUX1 9 845GV-M AGP1 10 AUDIO1 CMOS Battery 1 JR1 JL1 PCI 1 Intel ICH4 AUDIO CODEC CLRCMOS0 CHA_FAN1 PCI 2 Super I/O 2MB BIOS 11 12 13 14 PCI 3 PANEL 1 IR1 USB45 COM2 1 1 AMR1 SPEAKER1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 HDLED RESET 1 20 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 FLOPPY1 5.1CH 22 21 24.4cm (9.
1.5 I/O Panel 4 3 5 2 6 7 1 10 1 2 3 4 5 10 PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) PS/2 mouse port (Green) Parallel port RJ-45 port Line In (Light Blue) 9 8 6 7 8 9 10 Line Out (Lime) Microphone (Pink) USB 2.
Chapter 2 Installation This Motherboard is a Micro ATX form factor (9.6-in x 8.2-in, 24.4 cm x 20.8 cm) motherboard. Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Pre-installation Precautions Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2.
2.1 CPU Installation Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. o Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90 angle. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins. Step 4.
2.3 Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM) This motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots. Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components. Step 1. Step 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the slot. notch break notch break The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation.
2.4 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, and AGI 8X Slots) There are 3 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, and 1 AGI 8X slot on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI interface. Because the installed AMR card will occupy the same external connecting position with the PCI card installed in “PCI3” slot, you will not be able to install any PCI card in “PCI3” slot if an AMR card has already been installed in the AMR slot.
2.5 Easy Dual Monitor Feature Thanks for choosing AGI 8X Technology, this motherboard supports Easy Dual Monitor upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on AGP VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Dual Monitor feature. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD: ..\ Easy Dual Monitor 2.6 Jumpers Setup The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “SHORT”.
2.7 Onboard Headers and Connectors Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard! Connector FDD Connector Figure Description (33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.9, No. 14) FLOPPY1 Pin1 the red-striped side to Pin1 Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the connector.
Internal Audio Connectors (4-pin CD1, 4-pin AUX1) CD-R GND GND CD-L CD1 AUX-R GND GND AUX-L AUX1 (CD1: see p.9, No. 26) (AUX1: see p.9, No. 27) GND +5VA BACKOUT-R BACKOUT-L Front Panel Audio Header (9-pin AUDIO1) (see p.9, No. 25) 1 AUD-OUT-L DUMMY AUD-OUT-R MIC-POWER MIC System Panel Header PLED+ PLEDPWRBTN# GND (9-pin PANEL1) (see p.9, No. 15) 1 These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, DVD/ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3.1 BIOS Setup Utility This section explains how to configure your system using the BIOS Setup Utility. The BIOS FWH chip on the motherboard stores the BIOS Setup Utility. When you start up the computer, there is a chance for you to run the BIOS Setup. Press during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility, otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.
Navigation Key(s) / / + / Function Description Displays the General Help Screen Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the upper menu from the current menu Moves cursor up or down between fields Selects menu to the left or right Increases or decreases values Brings up a selected menu for a highlighted field Loads all the setup items to default value Saves changes and exits Setup 3.2 Main Menu When you enter the BIOS Setup Utility, the following screen appears.
TYPE To set the type of the IDE device, first, please select “IDE Devices” on Main menu and press to get into the sub-menu. Then, select among “Primary IDE Master”, “Primary IDE Slave”, “Secondary IDE Master”, and “Secondary IDE Slave” to make configuration of its type. Below are the configuration options. AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.
[CD/DVD]: This is used for IDE CD/DVD drives. [ARMD]: This is used for IDE ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device), such as MO. Cylinders This is used to configure the number of cylinders. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value. Heads This is used to configure the number of read/write heads. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct values. Write Pre-compensation Enter Write Pre-compensation sector. Refer to the drive documentation to determine the correct value.
Chapter 4 Software Suppor Supportt 4.1 Install Operating System This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP. Because motherboard settings and hardware options vary, use the setup procedures in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 4.2 Support CD Information The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that enhance the motherboard features. 4.2.
Appendix: Advanced BIOS Setup This section will introduce you the following BIOS Setup menus: “Advanced,” “Security,” “Power,” “Boot,” and “Exit.” 1. Advanced BIOS Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.
Chipset Configuration: AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.
Resource Configuration: AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Advanced Resource Configuration PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) Primary Graphics Adapter F1:Help Esc:Previous Menu :Select Item [ 32 PCI +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu Setup Help ] to select PCI clocks. Leave on default setting for the best PCI performance. F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks): The default is 32.
OnBoard Serial Port B: Use this to set addresses for the onboard serial port B or disable serial port B.Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [3F8 / IRQ4 /COM1], [2F8 / IRQ3 / COM2], [3E8 / IRQ4 / COM3], [2E8 / IRQ3 / COM4]. Serial/Infrared Switch: You have to select either [Serial Port B] or [Infrared Port] . Default Value is [Serial Port B ] OnBoard Parallel Port: Select Parallel Port address or disable Parallel Port. Configuration options: [Auto], [Disabled], [378], [278].
2. Security Setup Menu Main AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Boot Power Exit Security Advanced [ Supervisor Password User Password Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password [ Enter ] [ Enter ] Password Check Setup F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu Setup Help ] to set the supervisor password. +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Supervisor Password: This field shows the status of the Supervisor Password.
3. Power Setup Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.
4. Boot Setup Menu Main AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Boot Power Exit Security Advanced [ Setup Help ] Quick Boot Mode Boot Up Num-Lock Boot To OS/2 Boot From Network Enabled On No Disabled to enable or disable the quick boot mode. Boot Device Priority F1:Help Esc:Exit :Select Item :Select Menu +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Quick Boot Mode: Enable this mode will speed up the boot-up routine by skipping memory retestings.
5. Exit Menu Main Advanced AMIBIOS SETUP UTILITY - VERSION 3.31a Boot Power Exit Security Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Default Settings Discard Changes F1:Help Esc:Exit [ [ [ [ Enter Enter Enter Enter :Select Item :Select Menu [ Setup Help ] ] ] ] ] Exits and saves the changes in CMOS RAM. +/-:Change Values Enter:Select Sub-Menu F9:Setup Defaults F10:Save & Exit Exit Saving Changes: After you enter the sub-menu, the message “Save current settings and exit” will appear.
