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NR115 Motherboard Revision History Revision Date Description Initial release of NR115 motherboard user’s manual Item Checklist 1 NR115 Motherboard 1 Floppy Cable 1 ATA Cable 66/100 1 I/O Shield 1 Heatsink Retention Module 1 CD for Motherboard Driver NR115 User Manual Quick Installation Guide Intel®...
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NR115 Motherboard Safety Instructions Please follow some precautions when operating your computer. 1. Always unplug the power cord when inserting any add-on card or module inside the system. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. If one is not available, touch both of your your hands to a safely grounded object or to a metal object.
NR115 Motherboard Chapter 1 Introduction Motherboard Specifications Form Factor: • Standard µATX 9.6”x 9.6” Processor: • Supports single Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor in 478 ball FC-PGA2 package • Processor socket mPGA478B • 400 MHz system bus Cache Memory: • Processor integrated level-1 cache and level-2 cache.
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NR115 Motherboard On board EIDE: • 2x PCI IDE ports supporting up to 4 devices • Support ATA-33/66/100, PIO up to mode 4 On board I/O: • Low Pin Count (LPC) 3.3V interface between FWH and ICH2 • 2 serial ports - DB9 (16550 UART).
NR115 Motherboard NR115 Motherboard Layout CPU Socket Jumper Connector CPU Fan Socket Front Panel Connector Memory Sockets Front Side USB Power Supply Connector Expansion Slots Floppy Connector Audio Connector IDE Connectors Back Panel Connectors Front Panel Connector Pin Definition Signal Name...
NR115 Motherboard Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process Installing the Central Process Unit (CPU) CPU Installation 1. Unlock the CPU socket by pulling the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that the marked corner (pin1) matches the corner near the base of the lever.
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NR115 Motherboard Installing the Central Process Unit (CPU) cont. CPU Heat Sink Installation 1. Read the related CPU heat sink user’s manual for more detailed installation procedures. 2. Connect CPU fan power cable into the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
NR115 Motherboard Installing Memory Modules 1. Push the white retaining clips on each of the memory socket outwards. 2. Match the notches on the contact edge of the memory module to the ridges in the memory socket. 3. Insert the memory module vertically into place. When properly inserted, the white retaining clips will move inward to lock in the module.
NR115 Motherboard Connecting IDE and Floppy Disk Cables 1. Connecting the floppy disk ribbon cable into the motherboard. The side of the cable with the red stripe needs to be inserted into the Pin1 side of the floppy disk connector.
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NR115 Motherboard Connect Floppy and IDE Drives NOTE: If installing two IDE devices on the same ribbon cable, one device is to be set as “master” and the second as “slave”. Please refer to IDE device manuals for master and slave settings.
NR115 Motherboard Installing Expansion Cards 1. Read the related expansion card’s installation instructions before inserting the expansion card into the motherboard. 2. Remove the slot covers from the chassis case where the expansion cards will be placed. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into the expansion slot of the motherboard.
NR115 Motherboard Connect the Power Supply Cables NOTE: The ATX power connector is keyed for proper insertion. 1. Place the plastic clip of the power connector over the plastic tab on the motherboard power connector. The plastic clip should lock into the plastic tab.
NR115 Motherboard I/O Back Panel Introduction (1) PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. (2) Parallel Port and Serial Ports (COM1/COM2)
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NR115 Motherboard I/O Back Panel Introduction cont…. (3) USB Connector USB 1 USB 2 Before connecting device(s) into the USB connections, determine if devices have a standard interface. Make sure your computer Operating System (OS) supports the USB controller. If not, contact your OS or device(s) vendors for more information.
NR115 Motherboard Jumper Introduction Jumper Settings The following graphic shows the meaning of the jumper with cover and without cover. PIN 1 PIN 1 ON (1-2) FWH Lock This jumper allows you to set FWH lock. Reference: Connector Type: 1 x 3...
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NR115 Motherboard Jumper Introduction cont…. Clear CMOS (Optional) This jumper allows you to clear the content of the CMOS. Reference: Connector Type: 1 x 3 Description Jumper Placement Normal Put the jumper cover on pin1 and pin2. Clear content of CMOS Put the jumper cover on pin2 and pin3.
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NR115 Motherboard Jumper Introduction cont…. Front Side USB Connector Pin Definition USB1- USB2- USB2+ USB1+ GND2 GND1 USBOC Front Side USB Connector Pin Definition Signal Name Description Front Side USB Port2 VCC Front Side USB Port1 VCC USB2- Front Side USB Port2...