Onboard network fitted? Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) LAN subsystem using the Type Marvel* Yukon* 88E8050 PCI Express* Gigabit Ethernet Controller Number of network connections? Upgradeable? Via PCI or PCI-E Onboard SCSI fitted? Type No of channels? Manufacturer? Model Number? Speed? Number of IDE channels Number of SATA channels Maximum number of disks 6 (2 x IDE 2 x SATA) this would require full height ATX case...
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Make sure you are earthed and free of static charge before you open the computer case. If you are unsure about upgrading your computer, return it to Viglen so a qualified engineer can perform the upgrade.
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STEPS TO TAKE TO PREVENT STATIC DISCHARGE: 1. The best way to prevent static discharge is to buy an anti-static strap from your local electrical shop. While you are wearing the strap and it is earthed, static charge will be harmlessly bled to ground.
• System Board Components Figure 1 Motherboard Layout & Components Table 2. PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connectors Power connector (24 way ATX2.2) Realtek ALC860 audio codec Diskette drive connector Front panel audio connector Parallel ATE IDE connector PCI Conventional bus add-in card connectors Battery Marvell Yukon 88E8050 PCI Express...
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• Back Panel Connectors 5.1 Audio ALC860 Figure 2. Back Panel Connectors. Table 3. Item Description Item Description PS/2* mouse port (Green) Mic in/Retasking Port B (Pink) USB ports (two) PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) Serial port A (Teal) IEEE-1394a (optional) Parallel port (Burgundy) USB ports (two) Audio line in/Retasking Port C (Blue)
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• Front panel connections The following are all connectors situated along the front edge of the motherboard. They are often connected to buttons and LED’s situated on the front panel. Front Panel Connections Header Auxiliary Power LED Reset Switch Power Switch Power LED Power LED H.D.D.
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• Motherboard Connectors There are connectors on the motherboard for FAN, IDE, Power supply, CD audio, Floppy, IDE, & Front Panel Connectors. The location and/or details of these connections are shown below. Figure 4. Motherboard Connectors V1.0 Page 9 of 17...
• Jumper settings CAUTION Do not move any jumpers with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing a jumper setting. Otherwise, the board could be damaged. Figure 5. Motherboard jumper. BIOS Setup Configuration Jumper (J6J3) Settings The 3-pin jumper block determines the BIOS Setup program's mode.
System Memory The boards have four DIMM sockets and support the following memory features: • 1.8 V and 1.9V DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs with gold-plated contacts Note:3-3-3 memory timing with 1.9V DIMMs • Unbuffered, single-sided or double-sided DIMMs with the following restriction: Double-sided DIMMS with x16 organization are not supported.
Memory Configurations • The Intel 82925XE MCH supports two types of memory organization: • Dual channel (Interleaved) mode. This mode offers the highest throughput for real world applications. Dual channel mode is enabled when the installed memory capacities of both DIMM channels are equal.
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Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configurations Figure 7 shows a dual channel configuration using two DIMMs. In this example, the DIMM0 (blue) sockets of both channels are populated with identical DIMMs. Figure 7. Dual Channel (Interleaved) Mode Configuration with Two DIMMs Figure 8 shows a dual channel configuration using three DIMMs.
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Single Channel (Asymmetric) Mode Configurations NOTE Dual channel (Interleaved) mode configurations provide the highest memory throughput. Figure 10 shows a single channel configuration using one DIMM. In this example, only the DIMM0 (blue) socket of Channel A is populated. Channel B is not populated. Figure 10.
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Installing & Removing DDR2 SDRAM In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installing Memory You can install from 128MB to 4GB of memory in the motherboard DIMM sockets. The board has four 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM DIMM sockets. The motherboard supports the following memory features: •...
Removing Memory To remove a DIMM, follow these steps: 1. Observe the precautions in " Upgrading and ESD precautions”. 2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the computer. 3. Remove the computer cover. 4. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the socket. The DIMM pops out of the socket.
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BIOS Initial Release. CV92510A.86A.0338 Drivers initial release Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows NT4 Drivers are all not supported. Windows* 2000 Drivers INF: Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility 6.2.1.1001 2.54 MB 30 Nov 2004 Audio: Intel® HD Audio Controller - Realtek codec 5.10.0.5034 40.9 MB 30 Nov 2004 LAN: Marvell* Yukon*-EC Gigabit Ethernet Adapter Software 7.24.1.3...
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