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- Page 1 VIG556M Motherboard Manual C O M P U T E R S N E T W O R K S S O L U T I O N S...
- Page 2 Viglen’s Environment laboratory To gain a 'CE' mark, the Viglen computer range has had to undergo many difficult tests to ensure it is Electromagnetically Compatible. These are carried out in the in-house 'Environment lab' at Viglen Headquarters.
- Page 3 Business Machines Corporation. Pentium® and Pentium® Pro are registered trademarks of Intel® Corporation. All other trademarks are acknowledged. JAC-UP, Genie, Contender, Dossier, Vig, Viglen, and Envy are trademarks of Viglen Limited. Copyright and Patents This manual and all accompanying software and documentation are copyrighted and all rights reserved.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Phoenix BIOS – Introduction BIOS Upgrades Using AWDFALSH to Update the BIOS Configuring the Motherboard using BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Program Main Menu Main Menu items Main BIOS Menu Screen Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... - Page 5 PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Main Menu Additional Options Chapter 5: Technical Information Enhanced IDE Operating Systems and Hard Drives Power Supply Connector Other Useful Connectors Other Information Reliability Temperature Chapter 6: Glossary Notes Chapter 7: Suggestions V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 6: Chapter 1: Motherboard Overview
Chapter 1: Motherboard Overview Introduction This manual describes the Viglen Vig556M motherboard inside your computer. The motherboard is the most important part of your computer. It contains all of the CPU, memory and graphics circuitry that make the computer work. -
Page 7: Feature Summary
Feature Summary The Vig556M motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 & Pentium® D processors with up to 2MB of second-level cache integrated in an LGA 775 Socket package operating at speeds of up to 3.6GHz. Also supported is the Intel® Celeron® D processor 775 pin with up to 512K second-level cache and a 533MHz system bus operating at speeds of up to 3.46GHz. - Page 8 775 connector. The package consists of: • Processor card including the processor core and the second-level cache, burst pipelined synchronous static RAM (BSRAM) and tag RAM. • Thermal plate. • Back cover. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
- Page 9 The SiS 661FX chipset is the latest generation of desktop PCI set, it includes new features such as – • 8x AGP Support • ATA-133 IDE Hard drive support • SATA Hard drive support • 800MHz Front Size Bus support • ACPI & On-Now V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
- Page 10 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) The Vig556M features both integrated graphics and an AGP port. When using the integrated graphics then a dynamic portion of the main system memory is used as video memory. You can also use any AGP video card, with 4x/8x AGP performance.
- Page 11 1.44MB and 720KB DOS-formatted diskette and is supported by Windows 95 and Windows NT operating system. The Vig556M board allows connection of an LS-120 compatible drive and a standard 3½” floppy drive. The LS-120 drive can be configured as a boot device before a floppy drive, if selected in the BIOS setup utility.
- Page 12 By default, the I/O controller interfaces are automatically configured during boot up. The I/O controller can also be manually configured in the Setup program Serial Ports One 9-pin D-Sub serial port connector is located on the back panel and is compatible with NS16C550 UARTs. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 13: Audio Subsystem
This key sequence resets the computer’s software by jumping to the beginning of the BIOS code and running the Power-On Self Test (POST). Audio Subsystem The Vig556M board has multiple AC ’97 V 1.03 compliant audio features including an Analog Devices ALC 655 codec. The audio subsystem includes these features: •... - Page 14 This utility eliminates the need to enter the Set-up program after you install an IDE drive. Expansion Slots The system has two PCI bus add-in card connectors and One AGP universal connector. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 15: System Board Components
K: ATX 20 pin Z: USB header 1 L: ATX 4 pin AA: USB header 2 M: North Bridge BB: Floppy connector N: 775 pin CPU socket CC: PCI slots O: DIMM socket 1 and 2 DD: I/O chip V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 16: Overview Of System Board Components
This provides power directly to the CPU and to the AGP port. M – North Bridge The SIS ® 611FX provides the processor interface with 800/533/400 MHz frequency, support for Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology, system memory interface at V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... - Page 17 This allows the case cables to be connected, such as HDD LED, Reset switch and power switch. W – Clear CMOS jumper Moving the jumper from the default position allows the CMOS to be cleared and reset. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
- Page 18 BB – Floppy Connector Allows a floppy drive to be connected CC – PCI slots Allows two PCI devices to be connected to the board. DD – I/O chip This controls the Input and the Output on the motherboard V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 19: Back Panel Connectors
This 9-pin COM1 port is for a pointing device or other serial devices. D – Parallel Port This 25-pin port allows connection of a parallel device e.g. Printer, scanner etc E –Video Graphics Adapter Port This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... - Page 20 6-channel audio configuration. Table 3: Audio 2, 4 or 6-channel configuration Headphone/2- 4-Speaker 6-Speaker Speaker Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Rear Speaker Lime Line Out Front Speaker Front Speaker Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 21: Chapter 2: System Board Options
Chapter 2: System Board Options ® ® The VIG556M motherboard is capable of accepting Celeron D, Pentium 4 or ® Pentium D CPU’s. RAM can be upgraded to a maximum of 2GB using DDR266, DDR333 or DDR400 SDRAM DIMMs Non ECC Unbuffered memory. - Page 22 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. STEPS TO TAKE TO PREVENT STATIC DISCHARGE: 1.
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Page 23: Overview Of Jumper Settings
Overview of Jumper Settings The VIG556M motherboard contains the latest technology to offer an almost ® ® ® jumperless configuration. All Celeron D, Pentium 4 and Pentium D CPUs are automatically detected and the speed is automatically set from the information provided by the CPU. -
Page 24: System Board Jumper Settings
(Default Clear Turn off the system and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds. Then move the jumper back to pins 1-2. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... - Page 25 Do not move the jumper with the power on. Always turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the computer before changing the jumper NOTE: There is no jumper setting for configuring the processor speed or bus frequency. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 26: Motherboard Connectors
CDROM Audio In Super BIOS Floppy Drive Connector SiS 661FX Rear chassis Front USB Header 964L Chassis Intrusion Configuration Jumper Serial ATA Header 0 & 1 Front PCI IDE Panel Connector x Figure 4: Motherboard Connectors V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 27: Front Panel Connectors
You can attach either a three pin LED or a 2 pin depending on what the case is supplied with. Power On/Off When these pins are shorted it turns the computer on or off. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 28: Upgrading The Cpu
D processor together with Level 2 cache chips are housed in a protective package. The design of the VIG556M computer makes it a simple job to replace or upgrade the processor. To do so please refer to figure 6 and follow the instructions below: 1. -
Page 29: Installing & Removing Memory Modules
Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an antistatic package. 5. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 30: Expansion Slots (Pci & Agp)
IRQ Holder for PCI steering Advanced AC’97 CODEC Standard PCI Graphics Adapter (VGA) PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 31: Pci Slots
This motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP 8X (3.3V/1.5V) cards. NOTE: The notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. Figure 8: Install an AGP card V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 32: Replacing The Clock/Cmos Ram Battery
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Viglen. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions. The battery is listed as board component ‘S’ on the diagram on Figure 1. -
Page 33: Chapter 3: Solving Problems
Please remember that if you cannot solve the problem by yourself then you should contact your suppliers Technical Support for further assistance. Viglen Technical Support can be reached in the following ways: Telephone: 08705 922 922 Fax: 01727 201 888 Email: techsupport@viglen.co.uk... -
Page 34: Troubleshooting Procedures
Errors that prevent the boot process from continuing (fatal errors), are communicated by a series of audible beeps. If this type of error occurs, refer to the error codes and messages listed at the end of this chapter. 6. Confirm that the operating system has loaded. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 35: Problems Operating Add-In Boards
• If the PCI/ISA legacy board uses memory space between 80000H - 9FFFFH, run Set-up and set conventional memory to 256 K. • If the PCI/ISA legacy board uses shared memory between C8000H - DFFFH, run Set-up and enable shared memory for the appropriate memory space. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 36: Problems & Suggestions
Check that the brightness and contrast controls are properly adjusted. Check that the video signal cable is properly installed. Make sure a video board is installed, enabled, and the jumpers are positioned correctly. Reboot the system. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... - Page 37 System halts before This indicates a fatal system error that requires immediate service completing POST attention. Note the screen display and write down any beep code emitted. Provide this information to your dealer service department / Technical Support. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 38: Chapter 4: System Bios
RAM (also known as the CMOS RAM) and provides a special Setup program to change this information. The BIOS in your Viglen computer is guaranteed to be fully compatible with the IBM BIOS. It has been written by Phoenix Award BIOS, an industrial leader in the field of BIOS software. -
Page 39: Phoenix Bios - Introduction
BIOS Upgrades A new version of the BIOS can be upgraded from a diskette using the AFUDOS.EXE utility that is available from the Viglen FTP site. This utility does BIOS upgrades as follows: • Updates the flash BIOS from a file on a disk. - Page 40 This requires the user to choose one of two options. Either F1 to continue with the default BIOS settings loaded or DEL to enter the BIOS setup. Enter the BIOS setup and select ‘load optimized default’. Then select ‘Save & Exit setup’. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 41: Configuring The Motherboard Using Bios Setup
ESD workstation. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an anti-static wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 42: Bios Setup Program
NOTE: If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system stability. Select the Load Default Settings item under the Exit Menu. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 43: Main Menu
Press left/right or Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen. General Help: To view general help press F1. This displays help information on the particular option you are in. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 44: Main Bios Menu Screen
Frequency/Voltage Control: For changing the CPU frequency and displaying current frequency information Load Optimized Defaults: loads BOIS default values BIOS setting password: option that allows a password to be set to access and change BIOS settings. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... - Page 45 BIOS CMOS setup utility and exit out of the BIOS CMOS setup utility. Exit Without Saving: this option will not save any changes made that have been made whilst using the BIOS CMOS setup utility and exit out of the BIOS CMOS setup utility. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 46: Standard Cmos Features
3.5 in.] Halt On: This item determines whether the system stops if an error is detected during system boot-up. Options that are given are: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But keyboard] [All, But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... - Page 47 DMA Mode: Allows the hard drive direct access to the memory. Hard Drive S.M.A.R.T: If the hard drive used supports S.M.A.R.T ( Self-Monitoring, then this allows all the functions to be used. Analysis and Reporting Technology) Size: This indicates the capacity of the hard drive. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 48: Advanced Bios Features
Hyper-Threading Function: This allows full functionality of hyper-threading CPU’s to be used. MPS Table version: The version of the MPS table being used. Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3: Sets the CPUID limit to 3 V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 49: Boot Sequence
Boot Device: The 2 device the system tries to boot from Boot Device: The 3 device the system tries to boot from Boot from other Device: Allows another device to be booted from such as a USB device. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 50: Advanced Chipset Features
Advanced Chipset Features Figure 16: Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Clock/Timing Control: Allow control over the timing of the DRAM AGP & P2P Bridge Control: Allows control over the AGP Bridge OnChip AGP Control: Controls the AGP V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 51: Dram Timing Control
Allows the used to select the CAS latency time in HCLKs of 2, 2.5 or 3. The value is set the factory depending on the DRAM installed. DO NOT change the values in this field unless you have changed the DRAM or CPU. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 52: Agp & P2P Bridge Control
AGP Aperture Size: This controls how much system RAM is allocated to the AGP for video purposes. AGP Fast Write Support: Enables and disables AGP fast write support. AGP Data Rate: This allows the user to control the AGP card data transfer rate. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 53: Onchip Agp Control
VGA. In the case above the memory being used for the VGA is 32MB; this also means that 32MB will be de-allocated from the main memory. Graphics Engine Clock: This displays the speed at which the Graphics clock is running. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 54: Integrated Peripherals
Integrated Peripherals Figure 20: Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals: Integrated peripherals sub menus V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 55: Onchip Pci Device
PCI audio add-on card. SIS Serial ATA Controller: Enables support for SATA devices. SIS 10/100 EHTERNET: Enables the on-board LAN On-board LAN option ROM: Enables LAN boot ROM support V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 56: Onchip Ide Device
ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7: Optimized Defualts Figure 22: OnChip IDE Device Internal PCI/IDE: Used to enable or disable the internal PCI IDE channel. IDE DMA transfer Access: Enables DMA access for the IDE device V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 57: Onboard Super I/O Device
UART Mode Select: Sets the mode for the serial port. Onboard Parallel Port: Sets the IRQ for the Parallel port Parallel Port Mode: Sets the mode for the Parallel port. ECP Mode Use DMA: Sets the DMA used by the Parallel port. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 58: Power Management Setup
Power button function: This dictates how the power button operates. Restore on AC power lost: This dictates how the system reacts to total power loss. Wake up Event Setup: Configures the events that may wake the system. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 59: Pm Wakeup Events
Resume By PCI device (PME#): Wakes the system from power saving mode when a signal is received from a specific hardware peripheral or component. MACPME Power Up Control: This is WOL function. Resume By RTC Alarm: Allows an alarm time to be set to wake the system. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 60: Pnp/Pci Configurations
F7: Optimized Defualts Figure 26: Power Management Setup Primary Graphic’s Adaptor: Sets which type of graphics adaptor is being used. PCI Latency Timer: Sets the Latency timer for the PCI bus. IRQ Resource Arrange: Sets the IRQ’s V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 61: Irq Resources
↑↓→←:Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7: Optimized Defualts Figure 27: IRQ Resources IRQ Resources: Allows system IRQ to be reserved be made available for motherboard or operating system to assign as required. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... - Page 62 PC Health Status: Monitors all the various speeds, temperatures and voltages over the board. PC Health Status: These are unchangeable as they give the current statues of the CPU, environment temperatures, fan speeds and the system power voltage. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 63: Pc Health Status
PC Health Status Figure 29: PC Health Status PC Health Status: displays information monitored of the CPU temperature, system temperature, system fan speeds and PSU voltages. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 64: Frequency/Voltage Control
Adjust CPU Ratio: Allows the CPU clock ratio to be changed if it isn’t locked. Memory Voltage: Sets the voltage used by the memory AGP Voltage: Sets the voltage used by the AGP slot Spread Spectrum: If enabled, could reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 65: Main Menu Additional Options
Save & Exit Setup: Allows the settings that have been changed to be saved and exits the BIOS setup menu. This also reboots the machine. Exit Without Saving: Exits the BIOS setup menu without saving any setting that have been changed. This also reboots the machine. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 66: Chapter 5: Technical Information
Block Addressing), and the OS supports LBA, or uses the BIOS to access the disk. Extended CHS mode also overcomes the 528MB maximum size limitation imposed by Standard CHS mode. It can be used with drives which are larger than 528MB that do not support LBA. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... - Page 67 If this driver is not installed and the drive fitted to the system supports Type F DMA on the ISA interface or Mode 3 on the PCI interface then higher performance will be achieved by NOT using '32-bit Disk Access'. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 68: Power Supply Connector
Pin Signal Name Name Sleep/Power +5 V HDD LED +5V HDD LED Green Sleep/Power HDD LED OV HDD LED Yellow Power Switch SWITCH ON RESET RESET Power Switch Ground RESET Ground No connection 10 None connection V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... - Page 69 Audio Right Out Table 16: Audio Line In Connector Signal Name Sleeve Ground Audio Left In Ring Audio Right In Table 17: Audio Mic In Connector Signal Name Sleeve Ground Mono In Ring Electret Bias Voltage V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
- Page 70 A20 AD30 AD31 A21 +3.3 V AD29 C/BE0# AD08 A22 AD28 Ground +3.3 V AD07 A23 AD26 AD27 AD06 +3.3 V A24 Ground AD25 AD04 AD05 A25 AD24 +3.3 V Ground AD03 A26 IDSEL C/BE3# AD02 Ground V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
- Page 71 These signals (in parentheses) are optional in the PCI specification and are not currently implemented. Table 20: Front Panel USB Assignment Assignment Data0 - Data1 - Data0 + Data1 + Ground Ground Table 21: COM2 Assignment Assignment Ground Table 22: Internal Speaker Assignment Signal Ground V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 72: Other Information
• Estimating repair rates and spare parts requirements. MTBF data is calculated from predicted data @ 55 °C. The MTBF prediction for the motherboard is 286,877 hours. Temperature Table 23: Temperature Temperature Specification Non-operating -40°C to +70°C Operating 0°C to +55°C V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... -
Page 73: Chapter 6: Glossary
Much of the circuitry previously required on hard disk controller cards is now integrated on the hard disk itself. Interface The electronics providing a connection between two pieces of equipment. For example, a printer interface connects a computer to a printer. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual... - Page 74 BIOS is responsible for this copying. Super VGA Additional screen modes and capabilities provided over and above the standard VGA defined by IBM. Video Graphics Array - the graphics standard defined by IBM and provided on IBM's PS/2 machines. V1.0 VIG556M Motherboard Manual...
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Page 75: Notes
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Page 76: Chapter 7: Suggestions
Viglen is interested in continuing to improve the quality and information provided in their manuals. Viglen has listed some questions that you may like to answer and return to Viglen. This will help Viglen help to keep and improve the standard of their manuals. - Page 77 5. How do you rate the Viglen Technical support and Service Departments? Are there any technological improvements that could be made to the system? 7. Other points you would like to mention? Please return this slip to: Product Development Dept.
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