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  • Page 2 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under 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 author. Version 1.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interfer- ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS ABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Chapter 1 Introducing the 3L Small Form Factor Introducing the 3L Small Form Factor...........1 Feature of the motherboard.............2 Motherboard Components.............4 Chapter 2 7 7 7 7 7 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions................7...
  • Page 5 Integrated Peripherals............34 Power Management Setup..........35 PC Health Status...............36 Frequency/Voltage Control..........38 Load Default Settings............39 Supervisor Password............39 User Password..............40 Save & Exit Setup..............40 Exit Without Saving............40 Updating the BIOS ............. Chapter 4 43 43 43 43 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM............43 Auto-installing under Windows Vista.........43 Running Setup..............44 Manual Installation................48...

  • Page 6: Introducing The 3L Small Form Factor

    ® GMA X4500 Graphics. 3L Small Form Factor is equipped with four USB 2.0 ports, two audio ports, one 1394a port (optional) in the front panel and advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including J4, one VGA port, one HDMI port, four USB ports, one ESATA port, one LAN port, one optical SPDIFO port, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in and 8-ch line-out.

  • Page 7: Feature Of The Motherboard

    Up to 2 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 4 GB Audio • All DACs support 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate • High-quality analog differential CD input • Software selectable 2.5V/3.75V VREFOUT • Meets Microsoft WLP 3.08 audio requirements • Direct Sound 3D compatible Introducing the 3L Small Form Factor...

  • Page 8: Onboard Lan

    1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice. 2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be oper- ated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 ° Introducing the 3L Small Form Factor...

  • Page 9: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Introducing the 3L Small Form Factor...
  • Page 10 15. F_USB1~4 Front panel USB ports 16. SCN1~2 MINI PCI Express slots 17. TV1* External S-VIDEO header Stands for optional components This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard. Introducing the 3L Small Form Factor...
  • Page 11 Memo Introducing the 3L Small Form Factor...

  • Page 12: Installing The Motherboard

    Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions • Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam- age from static electricity • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard •...

  • Page 13: Checking Jumper Settings

    Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered.

  • Page 14: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR CLR_CMOS1 3-pin CLEAR CMOS Before clearing CMOS, make sure to turn CLR_CMOS1 off the system.

  • Page 15: Installing Hardware

    Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface- mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.

  • Page 16: Cpu Installation Procedure

    CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. A. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap. B. Unload the cap · Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap. ·...

  • Page 17: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 200-pin DDR2 800/667. The total memory capacity is 4 GB. DDR2 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR2 667 333 MHz DDR2 800 400 MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two slots.
  • Page 18 Memory Module Installation Procedure These modules can be installed with up to 4 GB system memory. Refer to the following to install the memory module. 1. Align the memory module with the DIMM slot. There is a notch on the DIMM slot that you can in- stall the DIMM module in the cor- rect direction.
  • Page 19 Table A: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 800/667 memory modules and combination have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Type Size Vendor Module Nam e 256 MB Samsung M470T3354CZ3 Micron MT4HTF6464HY-667E1 RMN1150MD38D6F 512 MB Ramaxel RMN1150MD38D6F-667...
  • Page 20 Type Size Vendor Module Nam e Kingston KVR800D2S5 512 MB MT4HTF6464HY-800E1 200737 Micron BZADXDB001 Apacer 78.02G75.9K2 G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-2GBSA Infinity 14701G16CZ5D2A Nanya KVR800D2S6 Hynix KVR800D2S6 Kingston KVR800D2S5 KVR800D2S6 ELPT7ASDR-25M48NC 03388 1 GB NEKA450.A8ECP AS7E8F63J-8E Qimonda HYS64T128021EDL-2.5B2 Y3E81027 Samsung M470T2864QZ3-CF7 DDR2 800 216401-CL5 Transcend DYnamic M0-U0 E150630 94V-0...

  • Page 21: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.

  • Page 22: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: Installing the Motherboard...
  • Page 23 J3: SATA HDD power connector Signal Name Function 12V power Ground VCC3 J3 power 5V power 1394A1: IEEE 1394a connector (optional) It can be used to connect any device with IEEE 1394a interface. Signal Signal Name Function TPB- TPB+ TPA- TPA+ JMIC1: Front Audio Microphone Jack Signal Name...
  • Page 24 COM1: Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system. Signal Name Function DCDB Data Carrier Detect DSRB Data Set Ready SINB Serial Input RTSB RART B Request to Send SOUTB UART B Serial Output CTSB...

  • Page 25: Installing Sata_Hdd/Sata_Odd

    Installing SATA_HDD/SATA_ODD About SATA_HDD1 Connector This motherboard features one SATA HDD1 connector supporting one drive, and you can connect a hard disk drive to the SATA_HDD1 port. About SATA_ODD1 Connector This motherboard features one SATA ODD1 connector supporting one drive, and you can connect a hard disk drive to the SATA_ODD1 port.

  • Page 26: Connecting I/O Devices

    Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: VGA1 Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port. HDMI Port Connect the HDMI port to the HDMI devices. USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices. ESATA1 Port Use this port to connect to an external SATA box or a Serial ATA port multiplier.

  • Page 27: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN1/2. SYS_FAN1~2: System Cooling FAN Power Connectors Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V...

  • Page 28: Ir1/Led1~3

    IR1/LED1~3 IR1 (Infrared Receiver) The IR1 can be used to receive remote control signal. Signal Name IR_RX LED1 (CARD READER LED) The LED1 can be used to indicate CARD READER status. The LED keeps blinking when the CARD READER is in Active state. System Status Active Blinking...
  • Page 29 Memo Installing the Motherboard...

  • Page 30: Using Bios

    Chapter 3 Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard 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: Using Bios

    Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Advanced Setup Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Setup Supervisor Password Integrated Peripherals User Password Power Management Setup Save &...

  • Page 32: Standard Cmos Setup

    For the purpose of better product maintenance, the manufacture reserves the right to change the BIOS items presented in this manual. The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the actual BIOS. Please visit the manufacture’s website for updated manual. Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system.
  • Page 33 Type (Auto) Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify. If the feature is enabled, it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer. LBA/Large Mode (Auto) Use this item to set the LBA/Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time.

  • Page 34: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. Please be noted that there are two pictures of the Advanced Setup page. Move the scroll bar up and down to scan all the items.
  • Page 35 Thermal Management (Enabled) This item displays CPU’s temperature and enables you to set a safe temperature to Prescott CPU. TM Status (TM1/TM2) This item shows TM function status if CPU can support TM function. Limit CPUID MaxVal (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU ID value limit. When supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs, enables this to prevent the system from “rebooting”...
  • Page 36 Hard Disk Drives (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Hard Disk Drives Help Item Hard Disk Drives 1st Drive SATA: PM-HTS541060G9 Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

  • Page 37: Advanced Chipset Setup

    TPM Enable/Disable Status (Enabled) This item displays the TPM status to be enable/disable. TPM Owner Status (UnOwned) This item displays the TPM to be owned or not. Intel XD Bit (Disabled) This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel XD bit. Intel Virtualization Technol (Enabled) Hardware Virtualization Technology enables processor feature for running multiple simultaneous Virtual Machines allowing specialized software applications to run in...
  • Page 38 Share Memory Size (64MB) This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA display application. DVMT/FIXED Memory (256MB) When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed portion of the system memory as graphics memory. When set to DVMT Mode, the graphics chip will dynamically allocate system memory as graphics memory, according to system and graphics requirements.

  • Page 39: Integrated Peripherals

    ME-HECI (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable ME-HECI (Management Engine-Host Manage- ability Engine Communication Interface). HECI provides an interface for host software and ME firmware communication. ME-IDER (Disabled) Use this item to enable or disable ME-IDER (Management Engine-IDE redirec- tion).

  • Page 40: Power Management Setup

    Onboard 1394 Function (Enabled) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard 1394 function. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup Help Item ACPI Suspend Type...

  • Page 41: Pc Health Status

    Resume on RTC Alarm (Disabled) If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system’s RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. Press <Esc>...
  • Page 42 SMART Fan start TEMP. (°C) (55) This item is used to set the start temperature of the smart fan. CPU DeltaT (+3) This item specifies the range that controls CPU temperature and keeps it from going so high or so low when smart fan works. SMART Fan Slope PWM value (4 PWM value/°C) This item is used to set the Slope Select PWM of the smart fan.

  • Page 43: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Smart Fan (Enabled) If enable, fan speed will speed-up or slow-down according the temperature. Shutdown Temperature (Disabled) This item enables you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down. Warning Temperature (Disabled) This item enables or disables the warning temperature. System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System &...

  • Page 44: Load Default Settings

    CPU Frequency Setting (333MHz) This item indicates the current CPU frequency. Users can not make any change to this item. Please note that the frequency will be varied with different CPU. Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clock (Enabled) When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots. Spread Spectrum (Enabled) If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system.

  • Page 45: User Password

    User Password This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. User Password Help Item User Password : Not Installed Change User Password Press Enter Install or Change the password. : Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value...

  • Page 46: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improve- ments in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing.
  • Page 47 Memo Using BIOS...

  • Page 48: Using The Motherboard Software

    Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software CD-ROM The support software CD-ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your motherboard version.

  • Page 49: 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 CD 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 50 Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recom- mended. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen appears: Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items. 1.
  • Page 51 Method 1. Run Reboot Setup Windows Vista will block startup programs by default when installing drivers after the system restart. You must select taskbar icon Run Blocked Program and run Reboot Setup to install the next driver, until you finish all drivers installation. Method 2.
  • Page 52 Select Classic View. Set User Account. Select Turn User Account Control on or off and press Continue. Using the Motherboard Software...

  • Page 53: Manual Installation

    Disable User Account Control (UAC) to help protect your computer item and press OK, then press Restart Now. Then you can restart your computer and continue to install drivers without running blocked programs. Manual Installation Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory.

  • Page 54: Hdmi Audio Setting Sop

    HDMI Audio setting SOP OS: XP system 1. Control Panel-->Sound and Audio Device Properties a. Audio--> Sound playback--> Default device--> HD Auido Output b. Audio--> Sound playback--> Default device--> HDMI Auido Output a. User Playback Audio speaker function working b. User Playback HDMI speaker function working Using the Motherboard Software...
  • Page 55 OS: Vista system Control Panel--> Soundback--> Sound--> Digital Output Device (HDMI) --> Set Default 1. Volume --> Playback 2. Digital Output Device (HDMI) --> Set Default --> OK User HDMI Playback function working Using the Motherboard Software...
  • Page 56 3. Speaker --> Set Default --> OK User Speaker Palyback function working 4. SPDIF-Out --> Set Default --> OK User SPDIF-Out Playback function working This concludes chapter 4. Using the Motherboard Software...
  • Page 57 Memo Using the Motherboard Software...

  • Page 58: Intel ® Remote Wake Technology

    Chapter 5 Intel Remote Wake Technology ® ® About the Intel Remote Wake Technology ® Intel Remote Wake Technology enables remote wake up of your home computer from energy efficient sleep mode by enabled programs over the Internet. While outside your home, with an Intel Remote Wake Technology (IRWT) enabled program, you can wake up your computer from sleep mode.

  • Page 59: Irwt Installation And Setup

    IRWT Installation and Setup Driver and Software Installation Install IRWT driver from bundled CD. When complete, an IRWT applet will appear in the Control Panel. Click Start --> Control Panel, you will find the Intel Remote Wake Technol- ogy applet. Connect to internet and install Cyberlink Live.

  • Page 60: Getting Ready For Remote Wake

    Getting Ready for Remote Wake Verify that Intel Remote Wake Technology is turned on: Click Start --> Control Panel --> Network and Internet. Double-click the Intel Remote Wake Technology applet. On the General tab, select On, then click OK. Ensure also the item Power setting are adjusted for Intel Remote Technology is checked.
  • Page 61 Verify that Hybrid Sleep is disabled in Windows Vista. Click Start --> Control Panel --> Power Options Set Allow hybrid sleep to Off . This will allows Windows Vista to enter pure Sleep mode. Verify that your computer has a wired Internet connection. IRWT requires an always on wired Internet connection while your computer is in sleep mode.

  • Page 62: Put Your Computer To Sleep Mode

    Verify that Cyberlink Live is ready for IRWT. Connect to internet and ensure the Cyberlink Live icon is ready. Click on the Cyberlink Live icon in the taskbar to start the application. Select Remote Wake Setting and check Enable Intel Remote Wake Technology for Cyberlink Live.
  • Page 63 Memo Intel Remote Wake Technology ®...

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