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  • Page 3 Motherboard User’s Guide This publication, including photographs, illustrations and software, is under the protection of international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Features & Checklist Translations ........V Chapter 1: Introduction ............1 Key Features ..................2 Package Contents ................5 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation ........6 Motherboard Components ..............7 I/O Ports ....................8 Installing Memory Modules ..............9 Jumper Settings .................. 11 Install the Motherboard ..............

  • Page 5: Static Electricity Precautions

    If you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare metal of the system chassis. 3. Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges. Do not touch those components unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard on the top of static-protection package with component side facing up while installing.
  • Page 6 Motherboard User’s Guide Notice: 1. Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.
  • Page 7 Motherboard User’s Guide Traduction des Caractéristiques & Liste de contrôle Liste de contrôle Le coffret de votre carte mère contient les éléments suivants: La carte mère • Le Manuel utilisateur • Un câble plat pour lecteur de disquette (optionnel) •...
  • Page 8 Motherboard User’s Guide Canaux IDE internes Deux Connecteurs IDE • Prend en Charge les modes PIO (Entrée/Sortie Programmable) et DMA (Ac- • cès Direct à la Mémoire) Supporte maîtrise de bus Ultra DMA IDE avec vitesse de transfert de 133/100/ •...
  • Page 9 Motherboard User’s Guide d’Hôtes UHCI pour signalisation pleine/faible vitesse et un noyau de Con- trôleur d’Hôtes EHCI pour signalisation haute vitesse • Le hub racine consiste en 4 ports de face en aval avec émetteurs-récepteurs de couche physique intégrés partagés par le Contrôleur d’Hôte UHCI et EHCI •...
  • Page 10 Motherboard User’s Guide Funktionen & Checkliste Checkliste Die Verpackung Ihres Motherboards enthält folgende Teile: Motherboard • Handbuch • Bandkabel für Floppylaufwerke (optional) • Bandkabel für IDE-Laufwerke • Software -CD • Ausstattung CPU-Typ Unterstützt Onboard-VIA C3 CPU • Unterstützt 133 MHz Front-Side Bus •...
  • Page 11 • Industrienormen des PC-3D-Tons und die einzigartige Karaoke-Funktion kennzeichnet sich durch das Mikrofonecho, dem Tastenwechsel und der Stimmunterbrechung. Onboard-I/O-Ports Das Motherboard verfügt über einen kompletten Satz von I/O-Schnittstellen und Anschlüssen: Zwei PS/2-Steckplätze für Maus und Tastatur • Ein serieller Steckplatz •...
  • Page 12 Motherboard User’s Guide igkeit sowie einem EHCI Host Controller-Kern für Hochgeschwindigkeits- Sig- nalübertragung • Root Hub besteht aus 4 Downstream-Ports mit integrierten Physical Layer- Überträgern für gemeinsame Nutzung durch UHCI und EHCI Host Controller • Unterstützt PCI-Bus Power Management Interface , Spezifikation Release 1.1 •...
  • Page 13 Motherboard User’s Guide Traduzione Funzioni e Lista Lista L’imballo della scheda madre é composto da: La scheda madre • Il manuale • Una piattina per il collegamento dei drive (opzionale) • Una piattina IDE • Il CD con il Software di supporto •...
  • Page 14 Motherboard User’s Guide Canali IDE Integrati Due connettori IDE • Supporto della modalità PIO (Programmable Input/Output) e DMA (Direct • Memory Access) Supporto per le modalità Bus Mastering e Ultra DMA ATA 133/100/66/33 • VGA Integrato Grafica integrata/acceleratore video supportano SMA (Shared Memory •...
  • Page 15 Motherboard User’s Guide • Il porto hub di base consiste di 4 porte downstream con ricetrasmittenti inte- grati nel layer fisico condivisi dalla scheda di controllo interfaccia UHCI e EHCI • Support PCI-Bus Power Management Interface Specification release 1.1 • Supporto per interfaccia risparmio energia bus PCI specifiche release 1.1 •...
  • Page 16 Motherboard User’s Guide Traducción de Características & Lista LISTA DE VERIFICACIÓN El paquete de su placa principal contiene los sigtes. ítems: La placa principal • El Manual del Usuario • Un cable cinta para el lector de disquete (optativo) •...
  • Page 17 Motherboard User’s Guide Canales IDE abordo Dos conectores IDE • Soporta modos PIO (Entrada/Salida Programable/Programmable Input/ • Output) y modos DMA (Acceso de Memoria Directo/Direct Memory Access). Soporta mastering de bus IDE Ultra DMA con índices de transferencia de •...
  • Page 18 Motherboard User’s Guide • Root hub consiste de 4 puertos que miran hacia abajo con transceptores de capa física integrado compartido por Controlador Anfitrión UHCI y EHCI trans- ceivers shared by UHCI and EHCI Host Controller • Soporta Especificación de Interfaz de Administración de Energía de BUS PCI versión 1.1...
  • Page 19 Motherboard User’s Guide Tradução da Lista & Características Lista de verificação A embalagem da sua placa principal contém os seguintes itens: A placa principal • O Manual do Utilizador • Um cabo para a unidade de disquetes (opcional) • Um cabo para a unidade IDE •...
  • Page 20 Motherboard User’s Guide Canais IDE na placa Dois conectores IDE • Suporta modos PIO (Input/Output Programável) e DMA (Direct Memory Ac- • cess) Suporta IDE Ultra DMA bus mastering com razão de transferência de 133/ • 100/66/33 MB/seg VGA Integrado Acelerador Gráfico / Vídeo suporta Arquitectura de Memória Compartida...
  • Page 21 Motherboard User’s Guide Host Controller para sinalização de velocidade total/baixa em um núcleo de Controlador EHCI Host para sinalização de alta velocidade • O núcleo de raiz consiste em 4 portas de protecção a jusante com transre- ceptores de camadas físicas integrados partilhados pelos controladores Host UHCI e EHCI •...
  • Page 22 Motherboard User’s Guide 功能和检查单翻译 检查单 您的主板包装含有以下项目： 主板 • 用户手册 • 一根磁盘驱动器扁平电缆（可选） • 一根 IDE 驱动器扁平电缆 • 软件支持 CD • 功能 CPU 类型 支持集成 VIA C3 CPU • 支持 133 MHz 前端总线 • 芯片组 芯片组包含 VIA CLE266 北桥和 8235 南桥，它基于一种新型的、可扩展的架构， 能提供已经证明的可靠性和高性能。...
  • Page 23 Motherboard User’s Guide Onboard IDE 通道 2 个 IDE 接口 • 支持 PIO (程控输入/输出) 和 DMA (直接存储器存取) 模式 • 支持 IDE Ultra DMA 总线控制，传输速率可达 133/100/66/33 MB/sec • 集成 VGA 集成图形/视频加速器，支持优化共享内存架构 (SMA) • 北桥和图形核心间的独立 128 位数据路径，用于像素数据流和纹理/指令访问 • 由存储器时钟分离出的、最高 133 MHz 的图形引擎时钟...
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  • Page 25: Chapter 1 Introduction

    (optional). This motherboard integrates a 128-bit 3D/2D graphics engine and a high-performance 3D accelerator. In addition, this motherboard has a full set of I/O ports including two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard, one serial port, one VGA port, one parallel port. one LAN port (optional), audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out, four back-panel USB2.0 ports...

  • Page 26: Key Features

    Motherboard User’s Guide Key Features The key features of this motherboard include: CPU Type • Supports the VIA C3 CPU onboard • Supports 133 MHz Front-Side Bus Chipset There are VIA CLE266 Northbridge and 8235 Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
  • Page 27 Chapter 1: Introduction • Universal Serial Bus Controller: USB v2.0 and Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) v1.0 compatible; USB v1.1 and Universal Host Controller Interface (UHCI) v1.1 compatible Memory Support • Two 184-pin DIMM sockets for DDR memory modules • Supports DDR266/200 memory bus •...
  • Page 28 Onboard I/O Ports The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: • Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard • One serial port • One parallel port •...
  • Page 29 • Support PCI-Bus Power Management Interface Specifica- tion release 1.1 • Legacy support for all downstream facing ports BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: • Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals •...

  • Page 30: Package Contents

    Motherboard User’s Guide Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items: • The motherboard • The User Guide • One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional) • One IDE drive ribbon cable • The Software support CD Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this mainboard.

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation To install this motherboard in a system, please follow these instructions in this chapter: • Identify the motherboard components • Install a CPU • Install one or more system memory modules • Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly •...

  • Page 32: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard User’s Guide Motherboard Components CPU_FAN1 DIMM IDE1 PORTS USB1 IDE2 ATX1 AUDIO2 SPK1 JBAT1 FDC1 PANEL1 CNR1 SYSTEM_FAN1 LABEL COMPONENTS DIMM1/2 Two 184-pin DDR SDRAM sockets IDE1/2 Primary/Secondary IDE connectors ATX1 Standard 20-Pin ATX Power connector USB1 Front Panel USB header...

  • Page 33: I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation LABEL COMPONENTS AUDIO2 Front Panel Audio header USB Card Reader header CPU_FAN1 CPU Fan connector CNR1 Communications Networking Riser slot I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the motherboard.

  • Page 34: Installing Memory Modules

    Motherboard User’s Guide Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two 184-pin 2.5V DIMM sockets (Dual Inline Memory Module) for unbuffered DDR266/ 200 memory modules (Double Data Rate SDRAM), and maxi- mum 2.0GB installed memory. DDR SDRAM is a type of SDRAM that supports data transfers on both edges of each clock cycle (the rising and falling edges), effectively doubling the memory chip’s data throughput.
  • Page 35 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Align the memory module with the socket. There is a notch on the DIMM socket that you can install the DIMM module in the correct direction. Match the cutout on the DIMM module with the notch on the DIMM socket.

  • Page 36: Jumper Settings

    CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your mainboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from the motherboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds. Function...

  • Page 37: Install The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Install the Motherboard Install the motherboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a FLEX ATX size motherboard. You can install this motherboard in an ATX case. Make sure your case has an I/O cover plate matching the ports on this motherboard.

  • Page 38: Connecting Optional Devices

    Motherboard User’s Guide Here is a list of the PANEL1 pin assignments. Signal Signal 1 HD_LED_P(+) FP PWR/SLP(+) 3 HD_LED_N(-) FP PWR/SLP(-) 5 RESET_SW_N(-) POWER_SW_P(+) 7 RESET_SW_P(+) 8 POWER_SW_N(-) 9 RSVD_DNU 10 KEY Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices:...
  • Page 39 AUD_RET_L USB1: Front panel USB Header The motherboard has 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 header USB1 to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
  • Page 40 Ports” for more information. Note2: Please check the pin assignment of the cable and the USB connector on the motherboard. Make sure the pin assignment will match before plugging in. Any incorrect usage may cause unexpected damage to the system. The vendor won’t be responsible for any incidental or consequential...

  • Page 41: Install Other Devices

    IDE2 FDC1 Floppy Disk Drive The motherboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that can support one or two drives. Drives can be 3.5" or 5.25" wide, with capacities of 360K, 720K, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB. Install your drives and connect power from the system power supply.
  • Page 42 Motherboard User’s Guide The motherboard ships with an IDE cable that can support one or two IDE devices. If you connect two devices to a single cable, you must configure one of the drives as Master and one of the drives as Slave.

  • Page 43: Expansion Slots

    When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automati- cally detect your CD-ROM/DVD drive. If it doesn’t, enter the Setup Utility and configure the CD-ROM/DVD drive that you have installed. On the motherboard, locate the 4-pin header CD1. Signal CD IN L...
  • Page 44 Motherboard User’s Guide Install the edge connector of the expansion card into the slot. Ensure the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system chassis with a screw. CNR Slot You can install the CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) cards in this slot, including LAN, Modem, and Audio functions.

  • Page 45: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility

    You can run the setup utility and manually change the configura- tion. You might need to do this to configure some hardware installed in or connected to the motherboard, such as the CPU, system memory, disk drives, etc.

  • Page 46: Running The Setup Utility

    Motherboard User’s Guide Running the Setup Utility Every time you start your computer, a message appears on the screen before the operating system loading that prompts you to “Hit <DEL>if you want to run SETUP”. Whenever you see this message, press the Delete key, and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.

  • Page 47: Standard Cmos Setup Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Setup Page This page displays a table of items defining basic information about your system. AMIBIOS SETUP – Standard CMOS Setup (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Date (mm/dd/yy) : Thu Apr 15, 2004 Time (hh/mm/ss) :16:46:44 32Bit Type Size Cyln Head WPcom Sec Mode Mode Mode Mode...

  • Page 48: Advanced Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide Advanced Setup Page This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. AMIBIOS SETUP – Advanced Setup (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 49 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks Enable this item if any IDE hard disks support the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) feature. BootUp Num-Lock This item determines if the Num Lock key is active or inactive at system start-up time. Floppy Drive Swap If you have two diskette drives installed and you enable this item, drive A becomes drive B and drive B becomes drive A.
  • Page 50 Motherboard User’s Guide DDR Timing by SPD This item enables or disables the DDR timing defined by the Serial Presence Detect electrical. DDR CAS# Latency This item determines the operation of DDR memory CAS (column address strobe). It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value.

  • Page 51: Power Management Setup Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup Page This page sets some parameters for system power management operation. AMIBIOS SETUP – Power Management Setup (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved ACPI Aware O/S Power Management Enabled Suspend Time Out Disabled LAN/Ring Power On Disabled...
  • Page 52 Motherboard User’s Guide LAN/Ring Power On The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem/Ring, or traffic on the network adapter.

  • Page 53: Pci/Plug And Play Setup Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability. AMIBIOS SETUP – PCI / PLUG AND PLAY SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 54: Load Optimal Settings

    Motherboard User’s Guide Load Optimal Settings If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you press Y, and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of fail- safe default values. These default values are not very demanding and they should allow your system to function with most kinds of hardware and memory chips.
  • Page 55 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility OnBoard FDC Use this item to enable or disable the onboard floppy disk drive interface. OnBoard Serial PortA Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address. Onboard Parallel Port This item enables or disables the onboard LPT1 parallel port, and assigns a port address.

  • Page 56: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    Enable this item to select the USB ports or disable. USB Function for DOS Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this motherboard in a DOS environment. ThumbDrive Support for DOS Enable this item to make a small portion of memory storage device for the USB ports.

  • Page 57: Hardware Monitor Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Hardware Monitor Page This page sets up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this mainboard. AMIBIOS SETUP – Hardware Monitor (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved *** System Hardware *** CPU Vcore 1.632 V Vcc2.5V 2.496 V...

  • Page 58: Change Password

    Motherboard User’s Guide Change Password If you highlight this item and press Enter, a dialog box appears that you can enter a Supervisor password. You can enter no more than six letters or numbers. Press Enter after you have typed in the password.

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Software & Applications

    If your operating system is Windows 2000/XP, it will automatically install all the drivers and utilities for your motherboard; if Windows NT or manual installation, please follow the instructions described as the Installing under Windows NT or Manual Installation sec-...

  • Page 60: Installing Support Software

    Motherboard User’s Guide Installing Support Software Insert the support CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive. When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the system CD- ROM drive, the CD automatically displays an Auto Setup screen. The screen displays three buttons of Setup, Browse CD and Exit on the right side, and three others Setup, Application and ReadMe at the bottom.
  • Page 61 Chapter 4: Software & Applications Auto-Installing under Windows 2000/XP If you are under Windows 2000/XP, please click the Setup button to run the software auto-installing program while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: The installation program loads and displays the following screen.

  • Page 62: Bundled Software Installation

    Motherboard User’s Guide Installing under Windows NT or Manual Installation If you are under Windows NT, the auto-installing program doesn’t work out; or you have to do the manual installation, please follow this procedure while the Auto Setup screen pops out after insert-...

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