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tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not oc-
cur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
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Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manu-
facturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Preface
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- Page 1 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected un- der international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the au- thor.
- Page 2 Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing conditions: − This device may not cause harmful interference, and − This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Preface Features and Packing List Translations ¿ ù » ~ ! © | ¥ ¼ © w ¸ q ® Ñ Å Ò ¡ C CHAPTER 1 Introducing the Mainboard Introduction....................1 Checklist ....................1 Standard Items ....................1 Features ....................2 Choosing a Computer Case............... - Page 4 Advanced Chipset Setup................34 Integrated Peripherals ..................36 Power Management Setup Option ..............41 Press <Esc> to return to the Power Management Setup screen..44 PNP/PCI Configurations................44 PC Health Status.................... 45 Frequency/Voltage Control................46 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option..............48 Load Optimized Defaults Option..............
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Page 5: Introducing The Mainboard
Introducing the Mainboard Thank you for choosing the L4S8M mainboard. The L4S8M mainboard is a high–performance, enhanced function mainboard that supports Socket 478 Pentium 4 processors with system speeds up to 533MHz for high-end busi- ness or personal desktop markets. The mainboard incorporates the SiS648 Northbridge and SiS963/SiS963L Southbridge chipsets. -
Page 6: Features
Processor The L4S8M mainboard uses a micro PGA 478-pin socket that has the following features: • Supports 400/533 MHz system bus • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU • Accommodates Pentium 4 processors at 1.5G/1.6G/1.7G… 3.06G and above “Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate ‘logical’... - Page 7 Expansion The mainboard comes with the following expansion options: Options • Three 32-bit PCI slots • One AGP slot (supports 1.5V AGP card only) • Two IDE connectors which support four IDE channels and a floppy disk drive interface The L4S8M supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 33/66/100/133 MB/sec.
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Page 8: Choosing A Computer Case
BIOS This mainboard uses Award BIOS that enables users to con- Firmware figure many system features including the following: • Power management • Wake-up alarms • CPU parameters • CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds. - Page 10 Table of Mainboard Components Label Component 1394A_J2 IEEE 1394A header AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port ATX1 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector ATX2 CPU Vcore power connector AUDIO1 Front audio connector Three volt realtime clock battery CASFAN1 Case fan connector CDIN1 Primary CD-in connector CPU SOCKET Micro PGA 478-pin socket for Pentium 4 CPUs CPUFAN1...
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Page 11: Installing The Mainboard
Installing the Mainboard Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard: • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity. • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the mainboard. •... -
Page 12: Installing The Mainboard In A Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the mainboard in a case: This illustration shows an ex- 2. Secure the mainboard with ample of a mainboard being screws where appropriate. installed in a tower-type case: Note: Do not overtighten the screws as this can stress the main- board. -
Page 13: Checking Jumper Settings
Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal 2-3: Clear CMOS JP1 – 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 mainboard from operating. -
Page 14: Connecting Case Components
Connecting Case Components After you have installed the mainboard into a case, you can begin connecting the mainboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the Pentium 4 processor auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX1. Connect the standard power supply connec- tor to ATX2. - Page 15 CPUFAN1/PWRFAN1/CASFAN1: FAN Power Connectors Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor SPEAKER1: Internal speaker Signal Name Signal Ground SJ1: Single color LED header Signal Name Function ACPI LED MSG LED (-) green ACPI LED MSG LED (-) green SB5V Power LED (+) ACPI LED function:...
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Page 16: Front Panel Connector
Front Panel Connector The front panel connector (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information: PANEL1 Signal Function Signal Function Hard disk LED MSG LED [dual color HD_LED_P FP PWR/SLP (positive) -
Page 17: Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the mainboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the mainboard, you may cause serious damage to the mainboard or its components. -
Page 18: Cpu Installation Procedure
CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components: Note: The pin-1 corner is marked with an arrow Follow these instructions to install the Retention Module and CPU: Remove the existing retention module (if applicable). Position the backplate against the underside of the mainboard;... - Page 19 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pinhole noticeably miss- ing). Align and insert the CPU correctly. Press the lever down. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU. Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and snap the four reten- tion legs of the cooling fan into place.
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Page 20: Installing Memory Modules
Installing Memory Modules This mainboard accommodates two 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM memory modules. The memory chips must be standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory). The memory bus can run up to 166 MHz. When you installed DDR333 memory modules, the memory bus can run up to 166 MHz. -
Page 21: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom
Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM. Install any remaining DIMM modules. Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive. - Page 22 Plug an IDE cable connector into the hard disk drive IDE connector (B). It doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on the hard disk drive (C). When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automatically detect your hard disk drive.
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Page 23: Installing A Floppy Diskette Drive
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD1) interface and ships with a diskette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25-inch drive and a 3.5-inch drive with various capacities. The floppy diskette drive cable has one type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and another type of connector for a 3.5-inch drive. -
Page 24: Installing Add-On Cards
Installing Add-on Cards The slots in this mainboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the mainboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the mainboard’s capabilities by adding hardware which performs tasks that are not part of the basic system. - Page 25 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge con- nector is correctly seated in the slot.
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Page 26: Connecting Optional Devices
Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the mainboard’s optional devices: AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Signal Name Function AUD_MIC Front Panel Microphone input signal AUD_GND Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits... - Page 27 USB3: Front panel USB connectors The mainboard has four 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 connectors USB3 to connect the front-mounted ports to the mainboard.
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Page 28: Connecting I/O Devices
1394A_J2: IEEE 1394A header Use this header to connect to any IEEE 1394A interface. Signal Name Signal Name Cable-power TPA- TPA+ TPB- Chassis GND TPB+ The backplane of the mainboard has the following I/O ports: PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 point- ing device. -
Page 29: External Connector Color Coding
External Connector Color Coding Many connectors now use standard colors as shown in the table below. Connector Color Audio line-in Light blue Audio line-out Lime Digital monitor/flat panel White IEEE 1394 Grey Microphone Pink MIDI/game Gold Parallel Burgundy PS/2-compatible keyboard Purple PS/2-compatible mouse Green... -
Page 30: Using Bios
Using BIOS The computer uses the latest Award BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the mainboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the mainboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system's configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. -
Page 31: Starting Setup
Starting Setup The BIOS is immediately activated when you first turn on the computer. The BIOS reads system configuration in CMOS RAM and begins the process of checking out the system and configuring it through the power-on self test (POST). When these preliminaries are finished, the BIOS seeks an operating system on one of the data storage devices (hard drive, floppy drive, etc.). -
Page 32: Updating The Bios
BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below: Function Exits the current menu ←↑↓→ Scrolls through the items on a menu +/–/PU/PD Modifies the selected field's values Saves the current configuration and exits setup Displays a screen that describes all key functions Loads previously saved values to CMOS Loads a minimum configuration for troubleshooting. -
Page 33: Using Bios
When the installation is complete, remove the floppy diskette from the diskette drive and restart your computer. If your mainboard has a Flash BIOS jumper, reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten. When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. - Page 34 ever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility. IDE Devices (None) Your computer has two IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel. Press <Enter>...
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Page 35: Advanced Bios Setup
Drive A/Drive B (1.44M, 3.5 in./None) These items define the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system. You can connect one or two diskette drives. Floppy 3 Mode Support (Disabled) Floppy 3 mode refers to a 3.5-inch diskette with a capacity of 1.2 MB. Floppy 3 mode is sometimes used in Japan. - Page 36 Anti-Virus Protection (Disabled) When enabled, this item provides protection against viruses that try to write to the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. You need to disable this item when installing an operating system. We recommend that you enable this item as soon as you have installed an operating system.
- Page 37 or computer viruses. When set to disabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempting to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. If you want to update the BIOS, you need to set this item to enable. ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. (Disabled) This item enables or disables the display of the ATA 66/100 Cable MSG.
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Page 38: Advanced Chipset Setup
Small Logo (EPA) Show (Disabled) Enables or disables the display of the EPA logo during boot. Advanced Chipset Setup The parameters in this screen are for system designers, service personnel, and technically competent users only. Do not reset these values unless you understand the consequences of your changes. - Page 39 DRAM CAS Latency (2.5T) This item controls the timing delay (in clock cycles) before the DRAM starts a read command after receiving it. RAS Active Time (tRAS) (6T) This item allows you to set the amount of time a RAS can be kept open for multiple accesses.
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Page 40: Integrated Peripherals
dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aper- ture range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation. Graphic Window WR Combin This item determines whether the graphic windows base address is valid or not. Prefetch Caching (Disabled) Enables PCI slave prefetch caching. - Page 41 SIS OnChip IDE Device Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility SIS OnChip IDE Device Item Help Internal PCI/IDE [Both] IDE Primary Master PIO [Auto] Menu Level IDE Primary Slave [Auto] IDE Secondary Master [Auto]...
- Page 42 should only disable it for troubleshooting purposes. Note: Setting this to Auto does not enable the UltraDMA or any of the slower DMA mode for IDE devices that do not support UltraDMA. Also, in order for any of those DMA modes to work (including UltraDMA modes), you will have to enable DMA transfer via the OS.
- Page 43 SIS AC97 AUDIO (Enabled) This option allows you to control the onboard AC97 audio. Disable this item if you are going to install a PCI audio add-on card. SIS S/W Modem (Enabled) This option allows you to control the onboard S/W modem. Disable this item if you are going to install an external modem.
- Page 44 UR2 Duplex Mode (Half) This field is available when UART 2 Mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA. This item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip. The options are Full and Half (default). Full-duplex means that you can transmit and send information simultaneously.
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Page 45: Power Management Setup Option
MAC Access Interface (EDB BUS) This option determines whether the MAC access interface is the embedded bus or a PCI bus. Audio Access Interface (EDB BUS) This option determines whether the audio access interface is the embedded bus or a PCI bus. Power Management Setup Option The Power Management Setup Menu option is used to change the values of the chipset registers for system power management. - Page 46 peripherals on and off for improved power management. It also allows the PC to be turned on and off by external devices, so that mouse or keyboard activity wakes up the computer. ACPI Suspend Type (S1(POS)) Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S1(POS), the suspend mode is equivalent to a software power down.
- Page 47 PM Wake Up Events Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PM Wake Up Events Item Help IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI [Enabled] IRQ 8 Break suspend [Disabled] Menu Level Ring/WOL/WOM PowerUp Contl [Disabled] PCIPME Power Up Control...
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Page 48: Press
When set to 0 (zero) for the day of the month, the alarm will power on your system every day at the specified time. Press <Esc> to return to the Power Management Setup screen. PNP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI (Peripheral Com- ponent Interconnect) is a system, which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing CPU’s when they communicate with own special components.To Return To The Power Management Setup Screen -
Page 49: Pc Health Status
require palette snooping so you must leave this item disabled. INT Pin 1-8 Assignment (Auto) Identifies the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to a device connected to the PCI interface of your system. PC Health Status On mainboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, critical temperatures, and fan speeds. -
Page 50: Frequency/Voltage Control
Frequency/Voltage Control This BIOS menu enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of proc- essor you have installed in your system. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2001 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Item Help CPU Clock Ratio... - Page 51 Over Clock Function Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Over Clock Function Item Help CPU Frequency [100] Over CPU Vcore Function [Normal] Menu Level Over DDR Vcc Function [Normal] CPU: DRAM Frequency Ratio [SPD]...
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Page 52: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all ap- propriate items in the Setup Utility: Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <En- ter> to not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no great demands on the system and are generally stable. -
Page 53: Save & Exit Setup Option
Save & Exit Setup Option Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu: Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press <Enter>... -
Page 54: Using The Mainboard Software
Using the Mainboard Software The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bun- dled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your mainboard version. -
Page 55: Running Setup
Setup Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD. - Page 56 Note: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the mainboard you are installing. The mainboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner. Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.
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Page 57: Manual Installation
Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your mainboard. Look for the chipset and mainboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers. - Page 58 We strongly recommend users to install this free anti-virus software to help protect your system against viruses. MediaRing Talk – Telephony Software To install the MediaRing Talk voice modem software for the built-in modem, go directory \UTILITY\MEDIARING TALK, then MRTALK- SETUP72.EXE to install the application software.