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Motherboard User’s Guide Table of Contents Trademark ............................................................................................................ i Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................................... i Pre-Installation Inspection ............................................................................................. i Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................................
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.
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This motherboard has a Socket-478 to support Intel Pentium 4 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology and Front-Side Bus (FSB) speeds up to 800 MHz(only by overclocking) / 533 MHz. Hyper-Threading Technology, designed to take advantage of the multitasking features in Windows XP, gives you the power to do more things at once. This motherboard integrates the SiS661GX Northbridge and SiS964L Southbridge that supports the built-in USB 2.
Motherboard User’s Guide • • • • • • Integrated A.G.P. Compliant Target/66Mhz Host-to-PCI Bridge: Universal AGP v3.5 Compliant and Support 1.5V AGP Interface Only High Performance & High Quality 3D Graphics Accelerator: Built-in a high performance 256-bit 3D engine Complete TV-OUT/Digital Flat Panel Solution: Built-in secondary CRT controller to support independent display of secondary CRT, LCD and TV-out PCI 2.
Chapter 1: Introduction Onboard I/O Ports • Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard • One serial port • One parallel port • One VGA port • One LAN port (optional) • Four back-panel USB2.0 ports • Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out Fast Ethernet LAN (optional) • Supports 10/100Mbps operation and half/full duplex operation • IEEE 802.3/802.3u compliant • Supports IEEE 802.
Motherboard User’s Guide Note: Hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without notification. Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items: The motherboard The User’s Guide One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional) One IDE drive ribbon cable The Software support CD Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this motherboard. The Extended USB module The CNR v.
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 conn
Motherboard User’s Guide Motherboard Components 2 1 4 3 5 6 IO Ports 7 8 9 19 18 10 17 16 11 15 ITEM LABEL 1 ATX1 14 13 12 COMPONENTS Standard 4-Pin ATX Pow er connector COLOR WHITE 2 CPU Socket Socket-478 for Pentium 4 CPUs WHITE 3 IR1 BLACK Infrared header 4 CPUFAN CPU Fan connector(3PIN) 5 DDR1/2 184-pin DDR SDRAM sockets DARK RED 6 FLOPPY Floppy Disk Drive connector WHITE 7 ATXPW1 Standard 20-Pin ATX Pow er connector WHITE PURPLE 8 IDE1 Primary IDE connector BLU
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation ITEM LABEL 16 PCI 1-2 COMPONENTS 32-bit PCI slots 17 CD1 Analog Audio Input header 18 AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port slot 19 AUDIO1 Front Panel Audio header COLOR WHITE BLACK LIGHT PURPLE PURPLE I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the motherboard. (Optional) PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS/2 Keyboard Use the low er PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.
Motherboard User’s Guide 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 CPUFAN Socket 478 1 2 3 4 5 Install your CPU.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Note: The fan power requirement for proper operation is a maximum current of 740mA at +12V. Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two 184-pin 2.5V DIMM sockets (Dual Inline Memory Module) for unbuffered DDR400/333/266 (Double Data Rate SDRAM), and maximum 2.0 GB installed memory.
Motherboard User’s Guide 4. Install any remaining DIMM modules. Jumper Settings Connecting two pins with a jumper cap is SHORT; removing a jumper cap from these pins, OPEN. 1 JP3 JP3: 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 motherboard from operating.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Install the Motherboard Install the motherboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a Micro ATX size motherboard. You can install this motherboard in an ATX case. Make sure your case has an I/O cover plate matching the ports on this motherboard. Install the motherboard in a case. Follow the case manufacturer’s instructions to use the hardware and internal mounting points on the chassis.
Motherboard User’s Guide Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: IR1 1 1 AUDIO1 1 SPK1 1 1 JUSB1 JUSB2 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 AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation JUSB1/JUSB2: Front panel USB Headers The motherboard has USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB headers JUSB1/JUSB2 to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard. Pin 1 3 5 7 9 1. 2. 3.
Motherboard User’s Guide Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. FLOPPY 1 IDE2 IDE1 1 1 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 FLOPPY.
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. 1 CD1 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 two 32-bit PCI slots. AGP1 PCI1 PCI2 CNR1 Follow the steps below to install an AGP/CNR/PCI expansion card. 1 Locate the AGP, CNR or PCI slots on the motherboard. 2 Remove the blanking plate of the slot from the system chassis. 3 Install the edge connector of the expansion card into the slot. Ensure the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation 4 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system chassis with a screw. 8X AGP Slot You can install a graphics adapter that supports the 8X AGP specification and has a 8X AGP edge connector in the AGP slot. CNR Slot You can install the CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) cards in this slot, including LAN, Modem, and Audio functions. PCI Slots You can install the 32-bit PCI interface expansion cards in the slots.
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 You can use cursor arrow keys to highlight anyone of options on the main menu page. Press Enter to select the highlighted option. Press the Escape key to leave the setup utility. Press +/-/ to modify the selected field’s values. Some options on the main menu page lead to tables of items with installed values that you can use cursor arrow keys to highlight one item, and press + and - keys to cycle through alternative values of that item.
Motherboard User’s Guide 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.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility DRAM CAS# Latency This item determines the operation of SDRAM memory CAS (column address strobe). It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value. The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode. Performance Mode Select You can enable this item to achieve a better performance; however, it is necessary to use a better DDR SDRAM going with this function. MA 1T/2T Select This item adjusts timing 1T/2T latency.
Motherboard User’s Guide Features Setup Page This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility MODEM Device This item enables or disables the MC’97 modem chip. Ethernet Device This item enables or disables the onboard Ethernet LAN. OnBoard USB Function Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this motherboard. 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 LAN/Ring Power On The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem/ Ring, or traffic on the network adapter. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. 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.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility 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 Supervisor Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Help Item 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.
Motherboard User’s Guide Auto Detect CPU and DRAM FREQU When this item is enabled, it automatically detects and shows the frequency of the CPU and DRAM memory installed in your system; when disabled, it can adjust the frequency of the CPU and DRAM memory. CPU Frequency This item shows the frequency of the CPU installed in your system. DRAM Frequency This item shows the frequency of the DRAM in your system.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Save Changes and Exit Highlight this item and press to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration. When the Save Changes and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu. Discard Changes and Exit Highlight this item and press to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility.
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 The Browse CD button is a standard Windows command that you can check the contents of the disc with the Windows 98 file browsing interface. The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window. To run the program again, reinsert the CD-ROM disc in the drive; or click the CD-ROM driver from the Windows Explorer, and click the Setup icon. The Application button brings up a software menu. It shows the bundled software that this mainboard supports.
Motherboard User’s Guide 3 The support software will automatically install. Once any of the installation procedures start, software is automatically installed in sequence. You need to follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart as few times as needed to complete installing whatever software you selected. When the process is finished, all the support software will be installed and start working.