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I848AS/I848A USER'S MANUAL M/B For Socket 478 Pentium 4 Processor NO. G03-I848AS Rev:1.0 Release date: September 2004 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.
USER’S NOTICE COPYRIGHT OF THIS MANUAL BELONGS TO THE MANUFACTURER. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT MAY BE REPRODUCED, TRANSMITTED OR TRANSLATED INTO ANY LANGUAGE IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MANUFACTURER. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED TO USE I848AS/I848A MOTHER-BOARD AND WE DO ASSURE THIS MANUAL MEETS USER’S REQUIREMENT BUT WILL CHANGE, CORRECT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
Chapter 1 Introduction of I848AS/I848A Motherboard 1-1 Feature of motherboard The I848AS/I848A motherboard is design for use Intel Pentium 4 Processor in 478 Pin Package/Northwood/Hyper Threading / Prescott Processor with the Intel 848P Chipset delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. Which utilize the Socket 478 design and the memory size expandable to 2.0GB.
1-3 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: Intel Pentium 4 2.53GHz (533MHz FSB)/3GHZ (800MHz FSB) mPGAB package...
1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting (For I848AS) PRINT LINE-IN PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard LINE-OUT COM1 COM2 USB1 ATX 12V Power Connector K/B Power ON Jumper (JP1) PS2 KB/Mouse Port CPU FAN CPU Socket PC99 Back Panel DDR DIMMx2 ATA 100 IDE Connector USB Port Port/LAN Connector ATX Power Connector...
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Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page CMOS RAM Clear 3-pin Block Keyboard Power On Enable/Disabled 3-pin Block JP5/JP6 USB Power On Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATXPWR ATX Power Connector 20-pin Block P.12 ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector 4-pin Block P.12 USB1/USB2...
Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2-1 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 and Floppy cables, Front Panel /Back Panel cable 6.
(2) Keyboard Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP1 When setting Enabled you can using keyboard by key in password device to power on system. 1-2 closed K/B Power ON Disable 2-3 closed K/B Power ON Enabled (Default) Keyboard Power On Setting 2-3 Install CPU 2-3-1 Glossary Chipset (or core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between the...
2-3-2 About Intel Pentium 4 478-pin CPU This motherboard provides a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket, referred to as the mPGA478B socket supports Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 478 Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array (FC-PGA2) package technology. The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent overheating.
Generally, installing DDR SDRAM modules to your motherboard is very easy, you can refer to figure 2-4 to see what a 184-Pin DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM module looks like. Figure 2-4 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.
2-5-2 Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must exclusively assign to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use. Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard function...
2-5-4 AGP Slot This motherboard provides an AGP Slot, only support the 1.5V 4X/0.8V 8X AGP VGA card. Do not use AGP 2X card (3.3V) in this motherboard. It will burn and damage the motherboard due to Intel® 848 chipset can not support AGP 2X (3.3V). IMPORTANT! Before you plug-in AGP card, please make sure the following notice is fully understood and practiced.
2-6-1 Connectors Power Connector (20-pin block) : ATXPWR ATX Power Supply connector. This is a new defined 20-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows to use soft power on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard.
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Audio Line-In, Lin-Out, MIC Connector : CN1 This Connector are 3 phone Jack for LINE-OUT, LINE-IN, MIC Line-out : Audio output to speaker Line-in : Audio input to sound chip MIC : Microphone Connector Serial Port COM1/COM2: COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 is the 9-pin D-Subminiature mail connector. The On-board serial port can be disabled through BIOS SETUP.
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If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumpers accordingly. Please refer to the documentation of your hard disk for the jumper settings. IDE1 Pin 1 (11) Secondary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE2 This connector connects to the next set of Master and Slave hard disks.
This connector support the provided Serial ATA IDE hard disk cable to connecting the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk. Pin 1 SATA2 SATA1 Serial-ATA Port Connector 2-6-2 Headers Line-Out, MIC Header (9-pin): AUDIO This header connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable. AUDIO Pin 1 Line-Out, MIC Headers...
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This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. See the figure below. IDE Activity LED: IDE LED This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case. 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.
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FAN Headers (3-pin) : SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2, CPUFAN These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of connector.
2-7 Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connection are 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.
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 gain 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.
3-3 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.
Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are settings for optimal performances system operations. Load Standard Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for the stable performance system operation. Set Supervisor/User Password Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords.
Time The time format is <hour><minute><second>. Primary Master/Primary Slave Secondary Master/Secondary Slave 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.
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Anti-Virus Protection 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.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Sets the number of times a second to repeat a keystroke when you hold the key down. The settings are: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30. Typematic Delay (Msec) Sets the delay time after the key is held down before is begins to repeat the keystroke. The settings are 250, 500, 750, and 1000.
Video RAM Cacheable Select Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Memory Hole At 15M-16M You can reserve this area of system memory for ISA adapter ROM.
3-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2004 Award Software Integrated Peripherals > Onboard IDE Function Press Enter Item Help > Onboard Device Function Press Enter > Onboard Super IO Function Press Enter Init Display First PCI Slot Menu Level > Power On Function Button Only KB Power On Password...
OnChip IDE Primary/Secondary The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled to activate each channel separately. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports.
3-7-3 Onboard Super IO Function CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2004 Award Software Onboard Super IO Function Onboard FDD Controller Enabled Item Help Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 Disabled UART Mode Select Normal Menu Level >> IR2 Duplex Mode Half Onboard Parallel Port...
3-8 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy saving while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2004 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Function Enabled...
Wake-Up by PCI card /Power On by Ring During Disabled, the system will ignore any incoming call from the PCI card/modem. During Enabled, the system will boot up if there’s an incoming call from the PCI card /modem. Wake-Up on RTC Alarm This function is for setting date and time for your computer to boot up.
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2004 Award Software IRQ Resources IRQ-3 assigned to PCI Device Item Help IRQ-4 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-5 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-7 assigned to PCI Device Menu Level >> IRQ-9 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-10 assigned to PCI Device...
3-11 Miscellaneous Control This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2004 Award Software Miscellaneous Control CPU Clock Ratio Item Help Auto Detect PCI Clock Enabled Spread Spectrum Disabled ** Current Host Clock is 100/33MHz ** Menu Level >...
3-12 Load Standard/Optimized Defaults Load Standard Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get confirmation dialog box with a message similar Load Standard Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing <Y> loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.
Chapter 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION Check your package and there is A MAGIC INSTALL CD included. This CD consists of all DRIVERS you need and some free application programs and utility programs. In addition, this CD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which DRIVERS needed so that your system can function properly.
4-1 INF install Intel 848 chipset system driver After you have completed the installation of your operation system (WINDOWS 98SE). You will find an UNKNOWN DEVICE in the device manager (START/SETTING/CONTROL PANEL/ SYSTEM/DEVICE MANAGER). You have to install INF driver as shown below: 1.
4-2 SOUND install ALC AC97’ Codec Audio Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Then auto detect operation system language MENU appears edition, click OK, start to install DRIVER 3. Click Finish and Restart Windows 4. Click Start→Program→Avance Sound Manager→AvRack.
4-3 LAN install Realtek LAN Controller Driver WINDOWS 98SE/98ME/2000/XP Setup 1. Click LAN when Magic Install Menu appear 2. Install Realtek PCI 10/100/1000M Fast Ethernet Driver Select YES and Restart your computer X:\RTLLAN\WIN98 (If OS is win9X) 4-4 USB2.0 install Intel USB2.0 Driver Windows 98SE/ME USB 2.0 Driver installation 1.
Windows 2000/XP USB 2.0 Driver installation Windows 2000 Mothed1 Start Windows 2000 OS and Internet Connect, Select "Windows Update", Select Driver Update, Install Windows2000 USB2.0 Driver Mothed2 Install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or later Windows XP Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later 4-5 PC-HEALTH install SMART GUARDIAN Software for Hardware M...
4-5-1 HOW TO UTILIZE PC-HEALTH 1. Click START/PROGRAMS/ITE SMART 2. You will see a real time report about FAN ACCESSORIES / ITE SMART GUARDIAN SPEED, VOLTAGE and TEMPERATURE System will make a warning if any value is beyond Initial setting value 3.
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3. After finish Setup you will have a Magic 4. Double click the Magic BIOS icon you will BIOS icon in your screen have this picture, choose from internet you can upgrade BIOS On-line 5. When On-line update BIOS the program will 6.
When choose From Local Driver to update 10. Choose the correct BIOS file to update BIOS BIOS, you must have the correct BIOS file in your Local Driver 4-7 PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2004 Anti-virus program 1. Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL 2.
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5. Click INSTALL, Start to install the software 6. Setup Complete and click FINISH 7. After PC-CILLIN 2004 complete, Please register your information and we recommend select update item to download newest engine code and virus code Note : Please install ACROBAT READER, Before you read PC-CILLIN 2004 User Manual, the path at X:\acrobat\adberdr6_enu_full.exe...
4-8 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS Before update BIOS users have to “Disable”, “Flash Part Write Protect” item which in “Miscellaneous Control” of BIOS SETUP. Otherwise the system the will not allow you to upgrade BIOS by Award Flash Utility. Method 1. Use “Magic BIOS”...