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Motherboard User’s Guide Table of Contents Trademark ................................................................................... i Static Electricity Precautions ............................................................ iii Pre-Installation Inspection ................................................................ iii Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................ 1 Key Features ..............................................................................
Motherboard User’s Guide Static Electricity Precautions Static electricity could damage components on this motherboard. Take the following precautions while unpacking this motherboard and installing it in a system. 1. Don’t take this motherboard and components out of their original static-proof package until you are ready to install them. 2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible.
Motherboard User’s Guide Notice: 1. Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. Please rest assured that our RD department has already tested and verified these drivers.
Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction This motherboard has a Socket-478 to support Intel Pentium 4 processors with Front-Side Bus (FSB) speeds up to 800 MHz. It integrates the SiS661FX Northbridge and SiS964L Southbridge that supports the built-in USB 2.0 providing higher bandwidth, implementing Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 and is compliant with UHCI 1.1 and EHCI 0.95. It supports AC’ 97 Audio Codec and provides Ultra DMA 133/100/66 function.
Motherboard User’s Guide Key Features The key features of this motherboard include: Socket-478 Processor • Supports Intel Pentium 4 series CPU • Supports up to 800 MHz Front-Side Bus Chipset There are SiS661FX Northbridge and SiS964L Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. • • • • • • Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Interface: Supports AGP v2.
Chapter 1: Introduction Expansion Slots • Five 32-bit PCI slots • One 8x AGP slot • One CNR slot Onboard IDE channels • Two IDE Connectors • Supports PIO (Programmable Input/Output) and DMA (Direct Memory Access) modes • Supports IDE Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/100/66 MB/sec Onboard VGA • Built-in a high performance 256-bit 3D engine • Supports AGP 2.
Motherboard User’s Guide • • • • One VGA port One LAN port (optional) Four back-panel USB 2.0 ports Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out Fast Ethernet LAN (optional) • Built-in 100Base-TX/10Base-T Physical Layer solution • Dual Speed – 100/10 Mbps • MII Interface to Ethernet Controller and Configuration & Status • Auto Negotiation: 10/100, Full/Half Duplex • Meet All applicable IEEE 802.3, 10Base-T and 100 BaseTX Standards USB 2.0 • Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction • • CPU parameters and memory timing CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds. Dimensions • ATX form factor of 305 x 220 mm Note: Hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without notification.
Motherboard User’s Guide Note: You can purchase your own optional accessories from the third party, but please contact your local vendor on any issues of the specification and compatibility.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation To install this motherboard in a system, please follow these instructions in this chapter: • • • • • • Identify the motherboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly Install this motherboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to headers/ connectors on the motherboard • Install peripheral devices and make the appropriate co
Motherboard User’s Guide Motherboard Components CPUPW1 CPUFAN1 SOCKET-478 READER1 IO PORTS JP3/4 DDR IDE ATXPW1 AUDIO2 CD1 SYSFAN2 AGP1 SPDIFO1 IR1 JP6 SPK1 USB2/3 PANEL1 JP5 PCI JP2 CNR1 SYSFAN1 8 FDD1
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation LABEL DDR1/2 IDE1/2 CPUPW1 ATXPW1 USB2/USB3 FDD1 PANEL1 SYSFAN1 SYSFAN2 JP2 JP3 JP4 JP5 JP6 SPK1 IR1 PCI 1-5 CD1 AUDIO2 READER1 CPUFAN1 CNR1 COMPONENTS Two 184-pin DDR SDRAM sockets Primary/Secondary IDE connectors Standard 4-Pin ATX Power connector Standard 20-Pin ATX Power connector Front Panel USB headers Floppy Disk Drive connector Front Panel Switch/LED header System Fan connector System Fan connector (optional) Clear CMOS jumper USBLAN1 Power Select jumper USB1 Po
Motherboard User’s Guide I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the motherboard. Shared with READER1 Optional PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard Parallel Port (LPT1) COM1 VGA LAN Port (optional) USB Ports Audio Ports Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Use the Parallel port to connect printers or other parallel communications devices.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Installing the Processor This motherboard has a Socket 478 processor socket. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory. CPU Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to install the CPU: 1 Pin1 CPUFAN1 Socket 478 1 2 3 4 Install your CPU.
Motherboard User’s Guide 5 Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in place and connect the CPU cooling Fan power cable to the CPUFAN1 connector. This completes the installation. Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two 184-pin 2.5V DIMM sockets (Dual Inline Memory Module) for unbuffered DDR400/ 333/266/200 (Double Data Rate SDRAM), and maximum 2.0 GB installed memory.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Memory Module Installation Procedure These modules can be installed with up to 2 GB system memory. Refer to the following to install the memory module. 1. 2. Push down the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket. Align the memory module with the socket. There is a notch on the DIMM socket that you can install the DIMM module in the correct direction. Match the cutout on the DIMM module with the notch on the DIMM socket. 3.
Motherboard User’s Guide Jumper Settings Connecting two pins with a jumper cap is SHORT; removing a jumper cap from these pins, OPEN. 1 JP4 JP3 1 1 1 JP6 JP5 JP2 1 JP2: Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your mainboard from operating.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation • USB1 Power Selector: JP4 Function VCC5V SB5V • USB2 Power Selector: JP5 Function VCC5V SB5V • Jumper Setting Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 Jumper Setting Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 USB3 Power Selector: JP6 Function VCC5V SB5V Jumper Setting Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 Note: Make sure the power supply provides enough SB5V voltage before selecting the SB5V function. Install the Motherboard Install the motherboard in a system chassis (case).
Motherboard User’s Guide Connect the power connector from the power supply to the ATXPW1 connector on the motherboard. The CPUPW is a +12V connector for CPU Vcore power. If there is a cooling fan installed in the system chassis, connect the cable from the cooling fan to the SYSFAN1/2 fan power connector on the motherboard (SYSFAN2 is an optional connector). Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1 connector. Here is a list of the PANEL1 pin assignments.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation SPK1: Speaker Header Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK1 header on the motherboard. Pin 1 3 Signal SPKR GND Pin 2 4 Signal NC +5V AUDIO2: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access.
Motherboard User’s Guide READER1: USB Card Reader Header (optional) This header is for connecting internal USB card reader. You can use a card reader to read or transfer files and digital images to your computer. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 Signal VCC USBUSB+ GND KEY Note1: The READER1 is shared with the lower USB port located beside the VGA port of the I/O back panel. Please see “I/O Ports” for more information. Note2: Please check the pin assignment of the cable and the USB header on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation 1. 2. Locate the infrared port-IR1 header on the motherboard. If you are adding an infrared port, connect the ribbon cable from the port to the IR1 header and then secure the port to an appropriate place in your system chassis. SPDIFO1: SPDIF Out Header S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a standard audio transfer file format and allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analog format.
Motherboard User’s Guide Floppy Disk Drive The motherboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that can support one or two drives. Drives can be 3.5" or 5.25" wide, with capacities of 360K, 720K, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB. Install your drives and connect power from the system power supply. Use the cable provided to connect the drives to the floppy disk drive connector FDD1. IDE Devices IDE devices include hard disk drives, high-density diskette drives, and CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives, among others.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Analog Audio Input Header If you have installed a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, you can connect the drive audio cable to the onboard sound system. CD1 1 When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automatically detect your CD-ROM/DVD drive. If it doesn’t, enter the Setup Utility and configure the CD-ROM/DVD drive that you have installed. On the motherboard, locate the 4-pin header CD1.
Motherboard User’s Guide Expansion Slots This motherboard has one AGP, CNR and five 32-bit PCI slots.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Follow the steps below to install an AGP/CNR/PCI expansion card. 1 2 3 4 Locate the AGP, CNR or PCI slots on the motherboard. Remove the blanking plate of the slot from the system chassis. Install the edge connector of the expansion card into the slot. Ensure the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system chassis with a screw.
Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information of your computer, such as date and time, the type of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies the information to initialize all the components when booting up and basic functions of coordination between system components. If the Setup Utility configuration is incorrect, it may cause the system to malfunction.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility Every time you start your computer, a message appears on the screen before the operating system loading that prompts you to “Hit if you want to run SETUP”. Whenever you see this message, press the Delete key, and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.
Motherboard User’s Guide Standard CMOS Setup Page This page displays a table of items defining basic information about your system. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup System Time System Date Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Floppy A Floppy B 00:00:10 Fri 10/24/2003 Auto Auto Auto Auto Help Item User [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. 1.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Setup Page This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
Motherboard User’s Guide BootUp Num-Lock This item determines if the Num Lock key is active or inactive at system start-up time. Boot To OS/2> 64MB Enable this item if you are booting the OS/2 operating system and you have more than 64MB of system memory installed. Graphic Win Size This item defines the size of aperture if you use a graphic adapter. DRAM CAS# Latency This item determines the operation of SDRAM memory CAS (column address strobe).
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility DRAM Voltage Control Use this item to adjust the voltage of the DRAM memory. CPU Vcore Voltage Adjustment Use this item to adjust the Vcore voltage of the CPU. Max CUPID Value Limit When this item is enabled, you can use Prescott CPU and LGA775 CPU and there will be a normal NT4.0 installation; otherwise, the automatically restarting will occur while installing. Features Setup Page This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.
Motherboard User’s Guide OnBoard IR Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port, and to assign a port address. Onboard Parallel Port This item enables or disables the onboard LPT1 parallel port, and assigns a port address. The Auto setting will detect and available address. Parallel Port Mode Use this item to set the parallel port mode. You can select Normal (Standard Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or EPP & ECP.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility USB Function For DOS Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this mainboard in a DOS environment. Power Management Setup Page This page sets some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
Motherboard User’s Guide Resume On RTC Alarm / Date / Hour / Minute / Second The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. PCI / Plug and Play Setup Primary Graphics Adapter Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA PCI IDE BusMaster PCI Yes Disabled Help Item Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.
Motherboard User’s Guide BIOS Security Features Setup Page This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Setup Security Settings Help Item Supervisor Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Press Enter Install or Change the password. Supervisor Password This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility CPU PnP Setup Page This page helps you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. The system will automatically detect the type of installed CPU and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU PnP Setup Manufacturer: Auto Dectect CPU and DRAM FREQU CPU Frequency Setting DRAM Frequency Intel Enabled 133 200MHz Help Item Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.
Motherboard User’s Guide Hardware Monitor Page This page sets up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Hardware Monitor Setup ***System Hardware Monitor*** Vcore Vdimm Vivdd Vcc5V SB3V SYSTEM FAN1 Speed SYSTEM FAN2 Speed CPU FAN Speed SYSTEM Temperature CPU Temperature Help Item 1.504 V 2.496 V 1.792 V 5.107 V 3.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Load Optimal Defaults This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not. You select [OK], and then press , the Setup Utility loads all default values; or select [Cancel], and then press , the Setup Utility does not load default values. Save Changes and Exit Highlight this item and press to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration.
Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction This chapter describes the contents of the support CD-ROM that comes with the motherboard package. The support CD-ROM contains all useful software, necessary drivers and utility programs to properly run our products. More program information is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software. To run the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Chapter 4: Software & Applications Installing Support Software 1 2 3 Insert the support CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive. When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the system CDROM drive, the CD automatically displays an Auto Setup screen. The screen displays three buttons of Setup, Browse CD and Exit on the right side, and three others Setup, Application and ReadMe at the bottom. Please see the following illustration. The Setup button runs the software auto-installing program as explained in next section.
Motherboard User’s Guide Auto-Installing under Windows 2000/XP If you are under Windows 2000/XP, please click the Setup button to run the software auto-installing program while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: 1 The installation program loads and displays the following screen. Click the Next button. 2 Select the items that you want to setup by clicking on it (the default options are recommended). Click the Next button to proceed.
Chapter 4: Software & Applications Installing under Windows NT or Manual Installation If you are under Windows NT, the auto-installing program doesn’t work out; or you have to do the manual installation, please follow this procedure while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: 1 2 3 Click the ReadMe to bring up a screen, and then click the Install Path at the bottom of the screen. Find out your mainboard model name and click on it to obtain its correct driver directory.
