Ebc 3.5”, via processor for via ple133t with vga (crt/lvds), sdram pc133, lan, audio, compact flash (30 pages)
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AR-B1797 Socket LGA775 Pentium ® INDUSTRIAL GRADE CPU BOARD User’ s Guide Edition: 1.0 Book Number: AR-B1797-06-07-13...
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Table of Contents 0. PREFACE..................................3 0.1 COPYRIGHT NOTICE AND DISCLAIMER .............................3 0.2 WELCOME TO THE AR-B1797 CPU BOARD..........................3 0.3 BEFORE YOU USE THIS GUIDE ..............................3 0.4 RETURNING YOUR BOARD FOR SERVICE..........................3 0.5 TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND USER COMMENTS ........................3 0.6 STATIC ELECTRICITY PRECAUTIONS ............................4 1.
This guide introduces the Acrosser AR-B1797 CPU Board. Use information provided in this manual describes this card’s functions and features. It also helps you start, set up and operate your AR-B1797. General system information can also be found in this publication.
0.6 STATIC ELECTRICITY PRECAUTIONS Before removing the board from its anti-static bag, read this section about static electricity precautions. Static electricity is a constant danger to computer systems. The charge that can build up in your body may be more than sufficient to damage integrated circuits on any PC board. It is, therefore, important to observe basic precautions whenever you use or handle computer components.
Other I/O features include four USB ports connector with pin headers. Expansion slots composed of one PCI Golden finger that can expand PCI interface with a PCI back panel. AR-B1797 uses a 24-pin ATX power and a 4-pin 12V input connector (special for CPU).
1.2 SPECIFICATIONS Model No. AR-B1797 V1.0 AR-B1797 V1.0 Features 1. DDR2 solution 2. Support Auto-MDIX 3. Support by-passed(LAN1 and LAN2, optional) 4. Support PXE function 5. Support Console Redirection CPU Grade Supports Pentium IV LGA 775 CPUs CPU FAN Slim Cooling FAN...
2. INSTALLATION This chapter describes how to install the AR-B1797. At first, the layout of AR-B1797 is shown, and the unpacking information that you should be careful is described. The jumpers and switches setting for the AR-B1797’s configuration are as below.
2.3 MEMORY INSTALLATION (DDR2 SODIMM MEMORY SIZE) The AR-B1797 board supports DDR2 400/533 MHz main memory. Two 240-pin DIMM connectors on the board supports unbuffered non-ECC, single and double-side DDR2 400/533 MHz DIMM. Each DIMM provide the ability to use up to maximum of 1 GB system memory.
3. CONNECTION The connectors on AR-B1797 allows you to connect external devices such as USB devices, serial port drives, hard disk devices, printers, etc. The following table lists the connectors on AR-B1797 and their respective functions. 1. ATX1 DEFINE DEFINE +3.3V...
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NOTE 1: For using both of Hard Disk And Compact Flash, you have to use the ATA33 IDE cable. IF you want to use ATA66/100 mode with Hard Disk, you must put jumper on JP6 and use the special IDE cable. The cable is like below:...
4. WATCHDOG TIMER CONFIGURATION 4.1 WATCHDOG TIMER SETTING The WDT (Watch Dog Timer) is used to generate a variety of output signals after a user programmable count. The WDT is suitable for use in the prevention of system lock-up, such as when software becomes trapped in a deadlock.
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outportb(IO_Port_Address,0x30); // Device Active register outportb(IO_Port_Address+1,0x01); outportb(IO_Port_Address,0xF5); // Select Watchdog count mode seconds or minutes outportb(IO_Port_Address+1,Format); // Default is second outportb(IO_Port_Address,0xF6); // Set Watchdog Timer Value outportb(IO_Port_Address+1,Time); // 0x00 to disable, max 0xFF...
5. BIOS CONSOLE This chapter describes the AR-B1797 BIOS menu displays and explains how to perform common tasks needed to get up and running, and presents detailed explanations of the elements found in each of the BIOS menus. The following topics are covered:...
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Date Setup The date format is: DAY:SUN to SAT Month:1 to 12 Date:1 to 31 Year:1999 to 2099 To set the date, highlight the “Date” field and use the 【PageUp】/【PageDown】or 【+】/【-】keys to set the current time. Time Setup The time format is: Hour:0 to 24 Minute:00 to 59 Second:00 to 59...
5.2 ADVANCED CHIPSET SETUP This section allows you to configure and improve your system and follows you to set up some system features according to your preference. Advanced Chipset Setup Quick Power On Self Test When enabled, this field speeds up the Power On Self Test (POST) after the system is turned on. If it is set to Enable, BIOS will skip some items.
Boot Display This option can be set to CRT or AUTO. The default setting is “CRT”. Console Redirection This option is for setting use console redirection or not. Baud Rate To set the console port transmission speed. Agent after Boot This option is for setting console port to be an Agent after boot or not.
5.4 PERIPHERALS SETUP This option controls the configuration of the board’s chipset. Control keys for this screen are the same as for the previous screen. Peripherals Setup Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 These fields allow you to select the on board serial ports and their addresses. The default values for these ports are:...
5.5 PNP/PCI SETUP The option configures the PCI bus system. All PCI bus system on the system use INT#, thus all installed PCI cards must be set to this value. PnP / PCI Setup Reset Configuration Data Thus field allows you to determine whether to reset the configuration data or not. The default value is “Disabled”.
5.6 PC HEALTH SETUP This section shows the parameters in determining the PC Health Status. These parameters include temperatures, fan speeds, voltages. PC Health Status...
5.7 BOOT SETUP This section is used to setup the Booting Sequence. PCI / Plug And Play First / Second / Third Boot Device These fields determine the device that the system searches first for an operating system. The option includes Hard Disk, CDROM, USB-FDD, USB-CDROM and Disable.
5.8 EXIT SETUP This section is used to configure exit mode. Exit Setup Save & Exit Setup This option allows you determine whether or not to accept the modifications. If you type “Y”, You will quit the setup utility and save all changes into the CMOS memory. If you type “N”, you will return to setup utility.
The chips can be electronically reprogrammed, allowing you to upgrade your BIOS firmware without removing and installing chips. The AR-B1797 provides the FLASH BIOS update function for you to easily to update to a newer BIOS version. Please follow these operating steps to update to new BIOS:...
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