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PT800DB/PT800DBP/PT800DBZ Motherboard Cable for IDE/Floppy Cable for Serial ATA IDE Port CD for motherboard utilities Cable for USB Port 3/4 (Option) PT800DB/PT800DBP/PT800DBZ User’s Manual Intel Pentium 4 Socket478 Processor Thermal Solutions As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems.
Chapter 1 Introduction of PT800DB/PT800DBP/PT800DBZ Motherboard Thank you for purchasing the PT800 series which provide extremely performance and meet future specification demand. PT800 series motherboards are adopted with advanced technologies to deliver the extremely performance for Intel Pentium 4 socket 478 processors. PT800 series motherboards also feature AGP 8X, Serial ATA RAID0, 1, USB 2.0 as well as 6-channel audio...
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:...
1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting (for PT800DBP/ PT800DBZ) PRINT GAME/MIDI PORT PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard COM1 COM2 LINE-IN LINE-OUT K/B Power ON Jumper (JP1) ATX 12V Power Conn. PS2 KB/Mouse Port ATX Power Connector CPU FAN USB Port/ LAN Connector CPU Socket PC99 Back Panel DDR SDRAM DIMM x3...
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Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page JBAT CMOS RAM Clear 3-pin Block Keyboard Power On Enable/Disabled 3-pin Block JP2, JP4 CPU Front Side Bus Frequency Select 6-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...
Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2-1 Pre-Hardware installation Before starting to use the computer with the motherboard installed the components on it, please make sure complete the following steps: To verify the jumper settings of your motherboard To install the CPU and Cooling Kits To install the system memory To install the expansion cards To connect with ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply...
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(2) Keyboard Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP1 When setting Enabled you can using keyboard by key in password 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 (3) CPU Front Side Bus Frequency Select Jumper : JP2, JP4 (2x3-pin) CPU CLK AUTO (Default)
2-3 To install the CPU 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 socket - the socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard. Slot (AGP, PCI, ISA, RAM DIMMs) - the slots used to mount adapter cards and system RAM.
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 speaking, installing DDR SDRAM modules to your motherboard is very easy, you can refer to figure 2-4 to see what a 184-Pin PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 DDR SDRAM module looks like. Figure 2-4 NOTE! When you install DIMM modules fully into the DIMM sockets the eject tab should be locked into the DIMM modules firmly and fit to its indention on both sides.
2-5-2 Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card Some expansion cards need to assign an IRQ address to operate. Generally speaking, an IRQ address must exclusively assign to one use only. With standard factory design, there are 16 IRQs available, but most of them are already in use. Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard function...
This motherboard provides an AGP Slot, support the 4X/8X AGP VGA card. 2x notch 4x notch AGP SLOT 2-6 Connectors and pin headers 2-6-1 Connectors (1) Power Connector (20-pin block) : ATXPWR ATX Power Supply connector. This is a new defined 20-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case.
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Pin 1 (3) ATX P9 Power Connector (6-pin block) : ATXP1 This is a new defined 6-pins connector that usually comes with ATX Power Supply. The ATX Power Supply which fully support Pentium 4 processor must including this connector for support extra 3.3V and 5V voltage to maintain system power consumption. Without this connector might cause system unstable because the power supply can not provide sufficient current for system.
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(9) Serial Port COM1, COM2 : COM1, COM2 COM1, COM2 are the 9-pin D-Subminiature mail connector. The On-board serial port can be disabled through BIOS SETUP. Please refer to Chapter 3 “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP” section for more detail information. PS/2 PRINT GAME/MIDI PORT Mouse...
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IDE1 Pin 1 Primary IDE Connector (12) Secondary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE2 This connector connects to the next set of Master and Slave hard disks. Follow the same procedure described for the primary IDE connector. You may also configure two hard disks to be both Masters using one ribbon cable on the primary IDE connector and another ribbon cable on the secondary IDE connector.
2-6-2 Pin headers IEEE 1394A Port Header (9-pin) : 1394A/1394B (For PT800DBZ only) Note: Orient the read marking on the 1394 ribbon cable to pin 1 1394A 1394B Pin 1 Pin 1 IEE1394A Port Header (2) Line-Out, MIC Header (9-pin): AUDIO This header connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable.
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(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. See the figure below. (6) Speaker connector: SPEAK This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker.
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(10) FAN Speed Headers (3-pin) : SFAN1, SYSFAN, 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 ready, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switches 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 Settings The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory of the motherboard. Using this program as a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When the computer starting to work, 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.
3-2 Getting Help Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
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Standard CMOS Features Use this Menu for basic system configurations. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance.
3-4 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item. CMOS Setup Utility –...
Access Mode The settings are Auto Normal, Large, and LBA. Cylinder number of cylinders Head number of heads Precomp write precomp Landing Zone landing zone Sector number of sectors 3-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Anti-Virus Protection Disabled...
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CPU Internal Cache The default value is Enabled. Enabled (default) Enable cache Disabled Disable cache Note: The internal cache is built in the processor. External Cache Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the Level 2 cache memory. CPU L2 Cache Choose Enabled or Disabled.
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. Security Option This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.
System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, 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. Video RAM Cacheable Select Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS, resulting in better system performance.
CAS Latency When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. The settings are: 2T and 2.5T. 3-6-2 AGP Timing Settings CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software AGP Timing Settings AGP Transfer Aperture Size Item Help AGP Transfer Mode...
3-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software Integrated Peripherals > OnChip IDE Function Press Enter Item Help > OnChip Device Function Press Enter > Onboard Super IO Function Press Enter Menu Level > Init Display First PCI Slot ↑↓→←...
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3-7-1 OnChip IDE Function CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software OnChip IDE Function OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled OnChip IDE Channel1 Enabled Item Help Primary Master Auto Primary Slave Auto Secondary Master PIO Auto Secondary Slave PIO Auto Primary Master UDMA Auto Menu Level >>...
3-7-2 OnChip Device Function CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software OnChip Device Function → (for PT800DBZ) VIA 1394 Function Enabled Item Help → (for PT800DBP/ VIA SATA Function Enabled PT800DBZ) VIA LAN Function Enabled VIA LAN Boot ROM Disabled Menu Level >>...
3-7-3 Onboard Super IO Function CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software Onboard Super IO Function Onboard FDD Controller Enabled Item Help Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3 Menu Level >> UART2 Mode Normal RxD, TxD Active Hi, Lo IR Duplex Mode Half...
SPP/EPP/ECP/ECP+EPP To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose “SPP.” To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP modes simultaneously, choose “EPP.” By choosing “ECP”, the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP mode only. Choosing “ECP+EPP”...
Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. DPMS (default) Initial display power management signaling. Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer. V/H SYNC+Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.
Wake-Up on RTC Alarm This function is for setting date and time for your computer to boot up. During Disabled, you cannot use this function. During Enabled, choose the Date and Time Alarm: Date(of month) Alarm You can choose which month the system will boot up. Set to 0, to boot every day. Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm You can choose what hour, minute and second the system will boot up.
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CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PnP OS Installed Item Help Reset Configuration Data Disabled Resources Controlled By Manual Menu Level > x IRQ Resources Press Enter PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled Assign IRQ For VGA Enabled Assign IRQ For USB Enabled Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help...
Current CPU Temperature/Current System Temp/Current FAN1, FAN2 Speed/Vcore/ Vdd/ 3.3V/+5V/+12V/-12V/VBAT(V)/5VSB(V) This will show the CPU/FAN/System voltage chart and FAN Speed. Detect CPUFAN in Post During Enabled, system will warn the user if CPU Fan is not functioning. Miscellaneous Control 3-11 This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control.
Load Standard/Optimized Defaults 3-12 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 VIA 4IN1 Install VIA Service Pack 4 IN 1 Driver The path of the file is X:\VIA\DRIVER\SETUP.EXE IDE : VIA ATAPI VENDOR SUPPORT DRIVER IS USED TO FIXED COMPATIBILITY ISSUE FOR IDE DEVICES AGPVXD : VIA AGPVXD DRIVER IS TO BE INSTALLED, IF YOU ARE USING AN AGP VGA CARD, VIAGART.VXD WILL PROVIDE SERVICE ROUTINES TO YOUR VGA DRIVER AND INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO HARDWARE, PROVIDING FAST GRAPHIC ACCESS...
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Click NEXT to Install ATAPI Vender Click NEXT to choose enabled DMA Mode Support Driver Click NEXT to Install VIA AGP VXD Click NEXT to Install VIA IRQ Routing Driver Mini port Driver Click Finish to restart computer...
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. Then AVRACK Windows appears 5.
7. 2/4/6 channel speaker configuration setting 8. 6 channel speaker place test Note: The path of the file For WIN98/NT4.0/WIN2K/XP is X:\CODEC\ALC\SETUP.EXE Note: In Win2K/WinME users have to click Control Panel\System\Device Manager\ DVD\CD-ROM drives to Enabled digital CD Audio for the CD-ROM Device when use the SPDIF-Out digital signal.
PC-HEALTH Winbond Hardware Doctor Monitoring Software The path of the file is X:\VIA\HEALTH-W\SETUP.EXE (Only support WINDOWS 95/98/98SE/ME) In Windows 95/98 Winbond Hardware Doctor Monitoring Software needs some system files to copy in Utility that’s why it needs install PC-HEALTH twice to complete setup. 1.
4-5 MAGIC BIOS Install BIOS Live Update Utility Click Magic BIOS when Magic Install Click Next to install the Magic BIOS in MENU appears Destination Folder After finish Setup you will have a Magic 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...
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 PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2002 Anti-virus program 1. Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL 2.
5. Click INSTALL, Start to install the software 6. Setup Complete and click FINISH 7. After PC-CILLIN 2002 complete, Please 8. finish register process, we recommend select register your information and get LICENSE update item to download newest engine code KEY from TREND MICRO web site, enter and virus code your license key and click FINISH...
3. Select Install USB Driver and Click NEXT 4. Select FINISH and Restart your Computer 5. Check device working properly in Device Manager The Path of the file is X:\VIA\VIAUSB20\SETUP.EXE SATA Install VIA Serial ATA 1. Click SATA when MAGIC INSTALL 2.
5. Review install driver and utility component, 6. Click FINISH and restart your computer then click NEXT HOW TO DISABLE ON-BOARD SOUND Enter BIOS SETUP choose INTEGRATE PERIPHERALS choose ON-CHIP DEVICE FUNCTION choose AC97 SOUND DEVICE Disable on-board sound function by press PAGE DOWN KEY to Disable HOW TO DISABLE ON-BOARD SOUND 4-10 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS...