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USER'S MANUAL
Of
NVIDIA
MCP73D
Platform Processor Chipset
M/B for LGA775 Quad Core Ready
Intel Core Processor Family
NO.
G03-IN73DA2-F
Rev: 2.0
Release date: Aug.,2009
Trademark:
* Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
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- Page 1 USER'S MANUAL NVIDIA MCP73D Platform Processor Chipset M/B for LGA775 Quad Core Ready Intel Core Processor Family G03-IN73DA2-F Rev: 2.0 Release date: Aug.,2009 Trademark: * Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are...
- Page 2 Environmental Protection Announcement Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure environment protection of mother earth, please recycle.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ASSIGNING IRQ FOR EXPANSION CARD............11 2-5-3 INTERRUPT REQUEST TABLE FOR THIS MOTHERBOARD....11 2-5-4 PCI-Express SLOT ....................12 2-5-5 SLI BRIDGE FOR NVIDIA SLI TECH. SUPPORTED VGA CARDS..... 12 CONNECTORS, HEADERS ....................14 2-6-1 CONNECTORS....................... 14 2-6-2 HEADERS ....................... 14 STARTING UP YOUR COMPUTER ................. -
Page 4: User's Notice
BENEFIT, WITHOUT INTENT TO INFRINGE. Manual Revision Information Reversion Revision History Date Second Edition Aug., 2009 Item Checklist NVIDIA MC73D Chipset motherboard Cable for IDE CD for motherboard utilities Cable for Serial ATA IDE Port NVIDIA MCP73D Chipset User’s Manual Back panel... -
Page 5: Feature Of Motherboard
The motherboard supports the stunning video playback in all formats and with superb picture clarity that brings the best visual experience and ultra-realistic effects to the users. NVIDIA MCP73D Platform Processor Chipset motherboard series are the real cost-effective and powerful integrated multimedia platform solutions and meet the demanding usage of computing now and future. -
Page 6: 1-1.1 Special Features Of Motherboard
detailed descriptions of these value added product features, please get them in the coming section. 1-1.1 Special Features of Motherboard CPU Thermal Throttling Technology --- (The CPU Overheat Protection Technology) To prevent the increasing heat from damage of CPU or accidental shutdown while at high workload, the CPU Thermal Throttling Technology will force CPU to enter partially idle mode from 87.5% to 12.5% according to preset CPU operating temperature in BIOS (from 40 ℃... -
Page 7: Specification
ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 29.5cm*18.0cm Design ∗ Chipset NVIDIA MCP73D ∗ Support Intel Pentium 4, Celeron D, Pentium D, Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad CPU LGA775 775-Land LGA Package utilizes Flip-Chip Land Grid Array package processor ∗... -
Page 8: Performance List
Performance List The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.) Performance Test Report CPU:... -
Page 9: Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting
ATX 12V Power Conn. PS2 KB/Mouse Port CPU FAN SPDIF Out Com connector KBMS/USB Power On DDR2 Socket x 2 Jumper (JP1) USB Port NVIDIA MCP73D RJ45 Over USB Conn. ATX Power Conn. Audio Conn. SYSFAN1 SFAN2 PCI Express x16 8MBit Flash... - Page 10 Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page JBAT CMOS RAM Clear 3-pin Block Keyboard/USB Power On Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATX Power Connector 24-pin Block P.12 ATXPWR ATX12V1 ATX 12V Power Connector 8-pin Block P.12 PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector 6-pin Female P.12 USB1...
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Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1. Check motherboard jumper setting 2. Install CPU and Fan 3. Install System Memory (DIMM) 4. Install Expansion cards 5. Connect IDE, Front Panel /Back Panel cable 6. -
Page 12: Glossary
(2) Keyboard function Enabled/Disabled: JP1 Install CPU 2-3-1 Glossary Chipset (or core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards. Processor slot/socket - the slot or socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard. -
Page 13: About Intel Lga775 Cpu
2-3-2 About Intel LGA775 CPU This motherboard provides a 775-pin surface mount, LGA775 Land Grid Array socket, referred to as the LGA775 socket supports Intel Core family processor in the 775 Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA) package technology. The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent overheating. -
Page 14: Expansion Card
NOTE! When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention on both sides. Expansion Cards WARNING! Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. -
Page 15: Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard
2-5-4 Expansion Card The NVIDIA MCP73D motherboard series offer one 16-LANE PCI-Express x16 graphics slot of 4Gbyte/sec data transfer rate at each relative direction which get 3.5 times of bandwidth more than AGP8X and it’s up to a peak concurrent bandwidth of 8Gbyte/sec at full speed to guarantee the performance and compatibility of GPU graphics add-in cards. -
Page 16: Connectors
2-6 Connectors Power Connector (24-pin block): ATXPWR1 ATX Power Supply connector: This is a new defined 24-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows using soft power on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard. - Page 17 This connector is standard RJ45 connector for Network The USBLAN1 support 10Mb/100Mb/1000Mb p/ s data transfer rate (6) Audio Line-In, Lin -Out, MIC Connector: SURROUND1 / CN1 This Connector are three phone Jack for LINE-OUT, LINE-IN, MIC Line-in: (BLUE) Audio input to sound chip Line-out: (GREEN) Audio output to speaker MIC:...
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Page 18: Headers
IDE1 IDE1 Pin 1 Primary IDE Connector (9) Serial-ATA Port connector: SATA1 / SATA2 / SATA3 / SATA4 This connector supports the provided Serial ATA and Serial ATA2 hard disk cable to connect the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk. SATA4 SATA3 SATA2... - Page 19 (4) IDE Activity LED: HD LED This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case. (5) Reset switch lead: RESET This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without having to turn off your power switch. This is a preferred method of rebooting in order to prolong the lift of the system’s power supply.
- Page 20 CPUFAN SYSFAN1 SYSFAN2 FAN Power Headers (9) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin): CDIN CDIN are the connectors for CD-Audio Input signal. Please connect it to CD-ROM CD-Audio output connector. CDIN CD Audio-In Headers (11) HDMI SPDIF: The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder.
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Page 21: Starting Up Your Computer
Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connection is made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used. -
Page 22: Chapter 3 Introducing Bios
Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program gains control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization. -
Page 23: The Main Menu
The Main Menu Once you enter Award ® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from fourteen setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. -
Page 24: Standard Cmos Features
Password Settings This entry for setting Supervisor password and User password Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values these are setting for optimal performances system operations for performance use. Load Fail-safe Defaults This menu uses a minimal performance setting, but the system would run in a stable way.that are factory settings for normal use. -
Page 25: Advanced Bios Features
Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<–> to select Manual, None, Auto type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If the type of hard disk drives is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define your own drive type manually. - Page 26 Allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and alarm beep. Disabled (default) No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.
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Page 27: Advanced Chipset Features
Setup (default) The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered prompt. Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. Phoenix –... -
Page 28: Ide Function Setup
Please refer to section 3-7-3 3-7-1 IDE Function Setup Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility OnChip IDE Function MCP Storage Config Press Enter Item Help OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled Primary Master Auto Primary Slave Auto Menu Level >> Primary Master UDMA Auto Primary Slave... -
Page 29: Onboard Device
3-7-2 Onboard Device Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Onboard Lan Enable Item Help Onboard Lan Boot ROM Disabled Onchip USB V1.1+V2.0 USB Memory Type Shadow Menu Level >> USB Keyboard/Storage Support Enabled HD Audio Auto ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults... - Page 30 Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Function Enabled Item Help ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Power Management User Define Video off Method DPMS Support Menu Level > HDD Power Down Disabled HDD Down in Suspend Disabled Soft-off by PBTN Instant-OFF WOL<PME#>...
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Page 31: Miscellaneous Control
3-9 Miscellaneous Control This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Miscellaneous Control Flash write protect Enabled Item Help Init Display First PCIEx Reset Configuration Data Disabled Resource controlled by Auto<ESCD> Menu Level > IRQ Resources Press Enter PCI/VGA Palette Snoop... -
Page 32: Thermal Throttling Options
setting the system will auto shutdown to protect CPU. Show H/W Health in Post During Enabled, it displays information list below. The choice is either Enabled or Disabled Smart FAN Configurations Please refer to section 3-10-1 3-11 Thermal Throttling Options Phoenix –... -
Page 33: Load Optimized Defaults
User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. -
Page 34: Chapter 4 Driver & Free Program Installation
MAGIC INSTALL menu Install nForce Integrated Driver nForce nForce Integrated driver pack include following device driver: NVIDIA GART driver : If you are using an AGP VGA Card, please install NVIDIA AGP GART driver which provides service routines to your... - Page 35 3. Please select the features you wish to install . 4. Click NEXT to install IDE driver and click “Yes” to proceed while system asking “Do you want to install the NVIDIA IDE SW Driver?” 5. Select Finish and restart your computer...
- Page 36 ALC662 6-Channel SOUND install HD Audio Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click NEXT When Realtek AC97Audio driver MENU appears windows appears 3. Click FINISH and restart your computer 4. Manual Sound Effect Setting 5. Mixer 6. Audio I/O...
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Page 37: Lan Install Realtek Gigabit Ethernet Nic Driver
5. Micophone 6. 3D Audio Demo LAN RealTek Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver 1. Click LAN when Magic Install Menu appear 2. Click Next to install RealTek LAN driver 3. Please Accept the license agreement and read 4. Click Install to install driver and Click Finish the “Readme”... -
Page 38: Usb2.0
USB2.0 Install Intel USB2.0 DRIVER Windows XP OS Please install Windows XP service pack 2 or later . 1. Install USB2.0 4-5 PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2007 Anti-virus program Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL Please select “Install program” when the MENU appears "Trend Micro internet security"... -
Page 39: Pc-Health Install Myguard Hardware Monitor Utility
Click INSTALL, Start to install the software 6.Setup Complete and click FINISH Note : Please install ACROBAT READER for reading PC-CILLIN 2006 User Manual which locates at the path “X:\acrobat\adberdr6_enu_full.exe”. PC-HEALTH Install MyGuard Hardware monitor Utility 1. Click PC-HEALTH when MAGIC INSTALL 2. -
Page 40: Raiddisk Install Mcp55 Winxp Raid Driver Disk
4-7 RAIDDISk Install MCP55 WINXP RAID DRIVER DISK 1.Click RAIDDISK when MAGIC INSTALL MENU appears NOTE: MAGIC INSTALL will auto detect file path X:\NFORCE4\MYGUARD\SETUP.EXE HOW TO UPDATE BIOS Before updating the BIOS, users have to “Disable” the “Flash Part Write Protect” selection in “Miscellaneous Control”... - Page 41 NVIDIA MCP73D Platform RAID Function Installation Step 1. Please get into the location: BIOS setup \ Integrated Peripherals \ Onchip IDE function \ MCP Storage config/SATA Operation Mode , select RAID and enable the RAID function. After the System reboots, you can find the AMD RAID IDE ROM BIOS windows appear. It will ask you to “Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility …“...
- Page 42 At this moment, please press <F6> key and follow the instructions of Windows XP or Windows 2000 for the proper installation. Execute Start programs NVIDIA corporation RAID manager , you can view RAID function status or rebuild RAID function from Windows OS...
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Page 43: Pro Magic Plus Function Introduction
4-10 Pro Magic Plus Function Introduction What’s Pro Magic Plus? Tired of reinstalling OS each time when it doesn’t work? Does your computer often crash down or unable to work after installing new software? Have you had great loses and troubles because of computer problems? Still using time-consuming backup software that occupies lots of HD space? Pro Magic Plus- an instant system recovery software tailored to solve these problems for you. - Page 44 protect your data disk, and does not require to reboot when backup or restore data disk. Multipoint Save/Restore – You can backup your system whenever you need and restore them back to anytime you wish, 1 hour, 1 day or 1 month ago. Restore points are unlimited.
- Page 45 Notice Before Installation 1. Before install Pro Magic Plus, turn off all anti-virus software. (Include BIOS anti-virus function) 2. Pro Magic Plus does not support multiple PRI partitions. If you have multiple PRI partitions, please repartition your HD before installation. 3.