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Static Electricity Precautions

1. Don't take this motherboard and components out of their original static-
proof package until you are ready to install them.
2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. 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.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components
and connectors on the board.
2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect
power to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those
damages.
Motherboard User's Guide
Copyright © 2005
All Rights Reserved
PVT800X7 Series, V1.0
January 2005
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  • Page 1: Static Electricity Precautions

    1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components and connectors on the board. 2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect power to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those damages. Copyright © 2005 All Rights Reserved PVT800X7 Series, V1.0 January 2005...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Motherboard User’s Guide Table of Contents Trademark ......................i Chapter 1: Introduction ..................1 Key Features ........................1 Package Contents ......................4 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............. 5 Motherboard Components .................... 6 I/O Ports .......................... 7 Installing the Processor ....................7 Installing Memory Modules ..................
  • Page 3 Motherboard User’s Guide Notice: 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 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This motherboard has a LGA775 socket for latest Intel Pentium 4/Celeron D processors with Hyper-Threading Technology and Front-Side Bus (FSB) speeds up to 800/533 MHz. Hyper-Threading Technology, edsigned to take advantage of the multitasking features in Windows XP, gives you the power to do more things at once.
  • Page 5 Motherboard User’s Guide High Performance CPU Interface—Supports Intel 800/533/400 MHz • FSB Pentium 4 and Pentium M processors. Full Featured Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Controller —AGP v3.0 • compliant with 8X/4X transfer mode. Advanced High-Performance DDR SDRAM Controller —Supports • DDR400/333/266 with 2.5V SSTL-2 DRAM Interface;...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1: Introduction 16-bit Stereo full-duplex CODEC with independent and variable • sampling rate Support for 3.3v digital, 5v analog power supply and low power • consumption management Three analog line-level stereo inputs with 5-bit volume control: • LINE_IN, CD, AUX Front-Out, Surround-Out, MIC-In and LINE-In Jack Sensing •...
  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Motherboard User’s Guide CPU and memory timing • The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds. Dimensions ATX form factor of 305 x 220 mm • Note: Hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without notification.
  • Page 8: 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 Install this motherboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to headers/connectors on the motherboard...
  • Page 9: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard User’s Guide Motherboard Components IT EM L ABEL COM PONENT S C OL OR CPU_FA N WHITE CPU Fan c onnec tor(4-pin) LGA 775 Soc ket f or Intel Pentium 4/ CPU Soc ket WHITE Celeon D proc es s ors DDR1/2 184-pin DDR SDRA M s oc kets PURPLE...
  • Page 10: I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation I/O Ports This is a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the motherboard. (optional) Parallel port (LPT1) Line-in LAN port Line-out mouse Microphone keyboard Serial port (COM1) USB ports USB ports PS/2 M ous e Us e the upper PS/2 port to c onnec t a PS/2 pointing dev ic e.
  • Page 11 Motherboard User’s Guide CPU Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to install the CPU: CPU_FAN pin1 LGA775 Socket A. Unload the cap Use thumb & forefinger to hold the • lifting tab of the cap. Lift the cap up and remove the cap •...
  • Page 12: Installing Memory Modules

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation E. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU. F. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. G. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector. Please refer to the CPU cooling fan user’s manual for more detail installation procedure.
  • Page 13: Jumper Settings

    Motherboard User’s Guide Memory Module Installation Procedure These modules can be installed with up to 2 GB system memory. Refer to the following to install the memory module. Push down the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket. 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.
  • Page 14: Install The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation JP3: Clear CMOS Jumper 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 motherboard 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.
  • Page 15: Connecting Optional Devices

    Motherboard User’s Guide Connect the power connector from the power supply to the ATX1 connector on the motherboard. PJ1 is a +12V connector for CPU Vcore power. If there is a cooling fan installed in the system chassis, connect the cable from the cooling fan to the SYSFAN1 fan power connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Signal Signal AUD_MIC AUD_GND AUD_MIC_BIAS AUD_VCC AUD_FPOUT_R AUD_RET_R HP_ON AUD_FPOUT_L AUD_RET_L USB2/USB3: Front panel USB Header The motherboard has USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.
  • Page 17: Install Other Devices

    Motherboard User’s Guide Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. IDE2 IDE1 SATA2 SATA1 FDD1 Floppy Disk Drive The motherboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that can support one or two drives.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation If you want to install more IDE devices, you can purchase a second IDE cable and connect one or two devices to the Secondary IDE channel connector IDE2 on the motherboard. If you have two devices on the cable, one must be Master and one must be Slave.
  • Page 19: Expansion Slots

    Motherboard User’s Guide Here is a list of header CD1 pin assignments. Signal CD IN L CD IN R Expansion Slots This motherboard has one AGP, CNR and five 32-bit PCI slots. AGP1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 CNR1 Follow the steps below to install an AGP/CNR/PCI expansion card. Locate the AGP, CNR or PCI slots on the motherboard.
  • Page 20 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system chassis with a screw. 8X/4X AGP Slot You can install a graphics adapter that supports the 8X/4X AGP specification and has a 8X/4X AGP edge connector in the AGP slot. CNR Slot You can install the CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) cards in this slot, including LAN, Modem and Audio functions.
  • Page 21: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility

    Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information of your computer, such as date and time, the type of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies the information to initialize all the components when booting up and basic functions of coordination between system compo- nents.
  • Page 22: Standard Cmos Setup Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Some options on the main menu page lead to tables of items with installed values + + + + + - - - - - that you can use cursor arrow keys to highlight one item, and press keys to cycle through alternative values of that item.
  • Page 23: 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. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup Enabled Quick Boot...
  • Page 24: Features Setup Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Spread Spectrum If you enable spread spertrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro- Magnetic interface) generated by the system. Hyper-Threading Technology You can set “Disabled” or “Enabled” to control HT CPU support in O.S. Set “Enabled”...
  • Page 25 Motherboard User’s Guide OnBoard IR Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port, and to assign a port address. Parallel Port Address Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Parallel port, and to assign a port address.
  • Page 26: Power Management Setup Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup Page This page sets some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup ACPI Aware O/S Help Item Power Management Enabled Suspend Time Out Disabled Enable / Disable...
  • Page 27: Pci/Plug And Play Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide 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. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. PCI / Plug and Play Setup Primary Graphics Adapter AGP Help Item...
  • Page 28: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Change Supervisor Password You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password. Password Check This item enables users to choose the time when the system will perform password check.
  • Page 29: Hardware Monitor Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide Hardware Monitor Page This page sets up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Hardware Monitor Setup *** System Hardware Monitor*** Help Item Vcore 1.280V Vdimm 2.576V...
  • Page 30: Chapter 4 Software & Applications

    Chapter 4: Software & Applications Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction This chapter describes the contents of the support CD-ROM that comes with the motherboard package. The support CD-ROM contains all useful software, necessary drivers and utility programs to properly run our products. More program information is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.
  • Page 31 Motherboard User’s Guide The Browse CD button is a standard Windows command that you can check the contents of the disc with the Windows 98 file browsing interface. The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window. To run the program again, reinsert the CD-ROM disc in the drive;...
  • Page 32: Bundled Software Installation

    Chapter 4: Software & Applications The support software will automatically install. Once any of the installation procedures start, software is automatically installed in sequence. You need to follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart as few times as needed to complete installing whatever software you selected.
  • Page 33: Hyper-Threading Cpu

    Motherboard User’s Guide Hyper-Threading CPU While you are in Windows Task Manager, please push down ctrl+Alt Del keys. A dual CPU appears in the CPU Usage History&Device Manager under WinXP. Note: Hyper-Threading Function only works under WINXP Operating System; therefore, disable it under other Operating System.

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