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INTRODUCTION Introduction Product Description The 2807616 Mini ITX board incorporates a Socket A processor socket that supports AMD Geode NX series processors that support processor speed up to 1.4GHz. With the SIS 741CX chipset, it delivers maximum performance for demanding thin client or embedded applications that require silent system operation.
INTRODUCTION Checklist Your 2807616 package should include the items listed below. ® • • • • The 2807616 Pentium M Mini-ITX motherboard • • • • This User’s Manual • • • • 1 CD containing chipset drivers and flash memory utility •...
INSTALLATIONS Installations This section provides information on how to use the jumpers and connectors on the 2807616 in order to set up a workable system. The topics covered are: Installing the CPU ................ 6 Installing the Memory..............7 Setting the Jumpers............... 8 Connectors on 2807616..............
INSTALLATIONS Installing the CPU The 2807616 board supports a Socket A processor socket for AMD NX Series processors. The Socket A processor socket comes with a lever to secure the processor. Raise this lever to about a 90° angle to allow the insertion of the processor.
INSTALLATIONS Installing the Memory The 2807616 board supports one DDR memory socket for a maximum total memory of 1GB in DDR memory type. Installing and Removing Memory Modules To install the DDR modules, locate the memory slot on the board and perform the following steps: 1.
INSTALLATIONS Setting the Jumpers Jumpers are used on 2807616 to select various settings and features according to your needs and applications. Contact your supplier if you have doubts about the best configuration for your needs. The following lists the connectors on 2807616 and their respective functions.
INSTALLATIONS Connectors on 2807616 The connectors on 2807616 allow you to connect external devices such as keyboard, floppy disk drives, hard disk drives, printers, etc. The following table lists the connectors on 2807616 and their respective functions. Connector Locations on 2807616 ..........12 KBMS1: PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connectors....
Keyboard clock Mouse clock N.C. N.C. CN3: COM1 and VGA Connector Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name Not Used [[[[ Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name Green Blue N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. HSYNC VSYNC 2807616 User’s Manual...
The audio connector, from top to bottom, is composed of Line in, Line out and Microphone jacks. PWR1: ATX Power Supply Connector Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name 3.3V 3.3V -12V 3.3V Ground Ground PS-ON Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Power good 5VSB +12V +12V Ground +3.3V 2807616 User’s Manual...
N.C. FDD1: Floppy Drive Connector FDD1is a slim 26-pin connector and will support up to 2.88MB FDD. Signal Name Pin # Pin # Signal Name INDEX DRV_SEL DSK_CH MOTOR DINST STEP WDATA WGATE TRACK WPROT RDATA SIDE 2807616 User’s Manual...
RTS, Request to send TXD, Transmit data CTS, Clear to send DTR, Data terminal ready RI, Ring indicator GND, ground Not Used J2: 1394 Pin Header Signal Name Signal Name TPA+ TPB+ TPA- TPB- +12V GND7 J4: Mini PCI Connector 2807616 User’s Manual...
Signal Name CD Audio R Ground Ground CD Audio L CN8: Speaker Connector The J15 connector supports 2W/8ohm stereo audio power amplifier. Pin # Signal Name Audio L Ground Ground Audio R CN9, CN10: Serial ATA Connectors 2807616 User’s Manual...
<PgUp> and <PgDn> keys to change entries, <F1> for help and <Esc> to quit. When you enter the Setup utility, the Main Menu screen will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from various setup functions and exit choices. 2807616 User’s Manual...
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These defaults have been carefully chosen by both Award and your system manufacturer to provide the absolute maximum performance and reliability. Changing the defaults could cause the system to become unstable and crash in some cases. 2807616 User’s Manual...
The following describes each item of this menu. Date The date format is: Day : Sun to Sat Month : 1 to 12 Date : 1 to 31 Year : 1999 to 2099 2807616 User’s Manual...
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These fields identify the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. The available specifications are: 360KB 1.2MB 720KB 1.44MB 2.88MB 5.25 in. 5.25 in. 3.5 in. 3.5 in. 3.5 in. 2807616 User’s Manual...
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The system boot will not be halted for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not be halted for a key- board or disk error; it will stop for all others. 2807616 User’s Manual...
When the CPU requests data, the system transfers the requested data from the main DRAM into cache memory, for even faster access by the CPU. These items allow you to enable (speed up memory access) or disable the cache function. By default, these items are enabled. 2807616 User’s Manual...
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When enabled, you can set the two typematic controls listed next. By default, this field is set to Disabled. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) When the typematic rate is enabled, the system registers repeated keystrokes speeds. Settings are from 6 to 30 characters per second. 2807616 User’s Manual...
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BIOS code from the slow ROM in which it resides into faster RAM Small Logo (EPA) Show The EPA logo appears at the right side of the monitor screen when the system is boot up. The default setting is Enabled. 2807616 User’s Manual...
CPU Command ACK Limit (8) AGP & P2P Bridge Control The fields in this option and their respective default settings are as follows: AGP Aperture Size (64MB) AGP Fast Write Support (Disabled) AGP Data Transfer Rate (Auto) 2807616 User’s Manual...
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Memory Hole At 15M-16M In order to improve performance, certain space in memory can be reserved for ISA cards. This memory must be mapped into the memory space below 16 MB. The choices are Enabled and Disabled. 2807616 User’s Manual...
6 Ports Menu Level > USB Ports Number Enabled USB 2.0 Supports USB Keyboard Support Disabled USB Mouse Support Disabled SIS AC97 Audio Enabled SIS 10/100M Ethernet Enabled SIS Serial ATA Controller Enabled SIS Serial ATA Mode 2807616 User’s Manual...
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This option allows you to select the onboard FDD port. Onboard Serial Port These fields allow you to select the onboard serial ports and their addresses. The default values for these ports are: Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3 2807616 User’s Manual...
Suspend => Off: Screen off when system is in SUSPEND mode. • Susp, Stby => Off: Screen off when system is in STANDBY or SUSPEND mode. • All modes => Off: Screen off when system is in DOZE, STANDBY or SUSPEND mode. 2807616 User’s Manual...
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The default setting is Always Off. PM Wake Up Events Users can enable system events (IRQ, Ring Power Up, MACPME Power Up, PCIPME Power Up, PS2KB Wakeup, PS2MS Wakeup, Power up by Alarm) to wake up the system. 2807616 User’s Manual...
This field allows you to set whether or not MPEG ISA/VESA VGA cards can work with PCI/VGA. When this field is enabled, a PCI/VGA can work with an MPEG ISA/VESA VGA card. When this field is disabled, a PCI/VGA cannot work with an MPEG ISA/VESA card. 2807616 User’s Manual...
Shutdown Temperature This field allows the user to set the temperature by which the system automatically shuts down once the threshold temperature is reached. This function can help prevent damage to the system that is caused by overheating. 2807616 User’s Manual...
Auto Detect PCI Clk This field enables or disables the auto detection of the PCI clock. Spread Spectrum This field sets the value of the spread spectrum. The default setting is Disabled. This field is for CE testing use only 2807616 User’s Manual...
Select this option to exit the Setup utility without saving the changes you have made in this session. Typing “Y” will quit the Setup utility without saving the modifications. Typing “N” will return you to Setup utility. 2807616 User’s Manual...
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If you find the items missing, please contact the vendor where you made the purchase. The contents of this section include the following: SIS 741CX Chipset VGA Driver ........42 SIS Chipset Ethernet Driver ..........45 Realtek Gigabit Ethernet Driver........47 Realtek AC97 Codec Driver..........48 2807616 User’s Manual...
DRIVER INSTALLATION SIS 741CX Chipset VGA Driver 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click TI/Ali/SiS Chipset and then SiS741CX/SiS964 Chipset Drivers. 2807616 User’s Manual...
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DRIVERS INSTALLATION 2. When the welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard appears, click Next. 3. Click Next. (Select Typical setup, as default.). 2807616 User’s Manual...
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DRIVER INSTALLATION 4. Click Next, when asked to select the Program Folder listed. 5. Click Next for Setup to start the copying process. 6. When prompted, click Finish to restart the computer and for changes to take effect. 2807616 User’s Manual...
SIS Chipset Ethernet Driver 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click TI/Ali/SiS Chipset and then SiS PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Driver. 2. When the InstallShield Wizard appears, click Next to continue with the Ethernet drivers installation. 2807616 User’s Manual...
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DRIVER INSTALLATION 3. After the drivers are installed succesfully, you will be promted to restart the computer. Restart the computer for changes to take effect. 2807616 User’s Manual...
1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click LAN Card on the left side and then Realtek Network Interface Controller Drivers to execute the REALTEK Gigabit and Fast Ethernet NIC Driver Setup. 2. When the maintenance is complete, click Finish to complete the drivers setup. 2807616 User’s Manual...
DRIVER INSTALLATION Realtek AC97 Codec Driver 1. Insert the CD that comes with the board. Click TI/Ali/SiS Chipset and then Realtek AC’97 Codec Audio Driver. 2807616 User’s Manual...
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2. When the welcome screen to the InstallShield Wizard appears, click Next to proceed with the Realtek AC97 Audio Setup. 3. InstallShield Wizard is not complete and you are prompted to restart your computer. Restart the computer for changes to take effect. 2807616 User’s Manual...
Serial Port #2 IRQ4 Serial Port #1 IRQ5 Reserved IRQ6 Floppy Disk Controller IRQ7 Parallel Port #1 IRQ8 Real Time Clock IRQ9 Reserved IRQ10 Reserved IRQ11 Reserved IRQ12 PS/2 Mouse IRQ13 80287 IRQ14 Primary IDE IRQ15 Secondary IDE 2807616 User’s Manual...
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