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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with instructions contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio and television communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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REORIENT OR RELOCATE THE RECEIVING ANTENNA
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INCREASE THE SEPARATION BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT AND THE RECEIVER
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CONNECT THE EQUIPMENT INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM
THAT OF THE RECEIVER
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CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN
NOTE: Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B
requirements, or using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in
harmful interference to radio or television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is
necessary to use shielded I/O cables.
Copyright
This manual is copyrighted with all rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be
copied or reproduced by any means.
While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, no responsibility
for errors or omissions is assumed. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting
from the use of the information contained herein.
Trademarks
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respective owners.
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Page 1: Electronic Emission Notices
Electronic Emission Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 2 Table of Contents HARDWARE CONFIGURATION ............Key Features ....................4 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT ..............7 REAR PANEL ..................8 AUDIO CONFIGURATION ..............10 SPEAKER CONFIGURATION ............10 Method 1: 4/6 Surround audio output of back panel only ......10 Method 2: Using S-Bracket connectors ............12 JACK-SENSING INSTRUCTION ............
- Page 3 PC Health Status ..................36 Frequency/Voltage Control ................37 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............37 Flash Update Procedure ................38 VT8237R/VT8237 SATA RAID USER MANUAL ......39 Enter BIOS Configuration Utility ..............39 Create Disk Array ..................40 Delete Disk Array ..................42 Select Boot Array ..................
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Page 4: Hardware Configuration
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION Key Features : Chipset • VIA P4M800+VT8237R/VT8237 chipset. Processor • Supports Intel® Celeron® , Pentium® 4 processors in the LGA775 package (with 0.8V~1.6V voltage). • Supports PSB (Processor System Bus) frequency of 533MHz (133MHz bus clock). • Supports PSB (Processor System Bus) frequency of 800MHz (200MHz bus clock). - Page 5 Serial ATA/RAID Controller (optional) • Complies with Serial ATA Specificaion Revision 1.0. • Two ports supported two S-ATA devices. • Support RAID Configuration. • S-ATA drive transfer rate is capable of up to 150MB/S per channel. Expanded USB Support • Includes 4 UHCI host controllers,increasing the number of external ports to eight.
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Page 6: Power Management
Integrated Unichrome GFX/Video Accelerator • Optimized Shared Memory Architecture (SMA). • 16/32/64MB frame buffer using system memory. • 128-bit 2D/3D graphics engine. • Full internal AGP 8X performance. • Microsoft DirectX texture compression. • High quality DVD video playback. • CRT resolutions up to 1600X1200. -
Page 7: Motherboard Layout
Motherboard Layout The following diagrams show the relative positions of the jumpers, connectors, major components and memory banks on the motherboard. LGA775 Socket # The LAN Connector is optional. # The ALC650/ALC655 embeds an internal analog switch (by driver software) to share LINE input with Surround output, and share MIC input with CENTER/ LFE output. -
Page 8: Rear Panel
Rear Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse mini DIN connector for ® attaching a PS/2 mouse.You can plug a PS/2 mouse directly into this ® ® connector. Keyboard Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 keyboard mini DIN connector ®... - Page 9 Serial Port Connector: COM The Port is 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive 16bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connectors. LAN Jack (Optional) The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local Area Network(LAN).You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack.
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Page 10: Audio Configuration
Audio Configuration ALC650/655 support 6 channel output,after installing the audio driver, you can select 4/6 channel surround audio output in software utility and then connect surround speakers to appropriate audio ports. There are two ways to obtain 4/6 channel surround audio output: 4/6 surround audio output of back panel only. - Page 11 In utility, double click “AC97 Audio configuration” icon from the window tray on the right bottom. Then the “AC97 Audio Configuration” will appear. Click on the Speaker Configuration tab to select the audio mode. A. When you choose 4-channel mode for 4 speaker output, the selected item is showed as below (Figure1) (Figure1) B.
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Page 12: Method 2: Using S-Bracket Connectors
Method 2: Using S-BRACKET connectors: S-Bracket (The S-Bracket is showed in page 25) is an optional accessory. It gives access to analog and digital audio output by integrating both SPDIF and analog LINE OUT connectors. To use the S-Bracket, you should select correct setting in the software utility. - Page 13 6-Channel Analog Audio Output Back Panel S-Bracket (Front channels) SPDIF jack (coaxial) Rear Speaker Out Center and Subwoofer Out Description: Connect two speakers to back panel’s Line Out connector and four speakers to both Line Out connectors of S-Bracket. If you want to use Line In and MIC function at the same time, please click the Rear Speaker Out and Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out buttons.
- Page 14 Jack-Sensing Instrouction Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts:AUTO and MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Windows XP): Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others audio input devices to Line In jack.
- Page 15 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as following picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press “Correction...” to set.
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Page 16: Jumper Setting 1
Jumper Settings This chapter explains how to configure the motherboard’s hardware. Before using your computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this chapter whenever in doubt. JBAT1 - CMOS Clear JBAT1 Selection 1-2* Normal* CMOS Clear JP1-Keyboard/Mouse Power Select Jumper Select... -
Page 17: Floppy Disk Drive Connector:cn3
Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, Serial ATA Hard Disk,USB devices, CPU/PWRFAN/WOL ,etc. Floppy Disk Drive Connector:CN3 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. Hard Disk Connectors:CN1&CN2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/ 133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/... -
Page 18: Serial Ata Hard Disk Connectors:sata-1&Sata-2
Serial ATA Hard Disk Connectors: SATA-1&SATA-2 (optional) The mainboard has 2 SATA connectors. The mainboard provides dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports, SATA-1,SATA-2 Each supports 1 generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s. Both connectors are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device. - Page 19 Serial ATA Cable (optional) Connect one end of the SATA cable to the mainboard, and connect another end to the SATA Hard Disk. Please do not fold the serial ATA cable in a 90-degree angle, which will cause the loss of data during the transmission. Serial ATA Hard Disk Devices Power Cable (optional)
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Page 20: Usb Connectors :Usb1/Usb2/Usb3
USB Connectors: USB1/USB2/USB3 This mainboard has USB ports. Some computer cases have a special module that mounts USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector USB1/USB2/USB3 to connect the front mounted ports to the mainboard. - Page 21 Fan Power Connectors:CPU FAN/SYS FAN The CPU FAN (processor fan), SYS FAN (power fan) support system cool-ing fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
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Page 22: Cd-In Connector:cds1
CD-IN Connector:CDS1 The connector is for CD-ROM Drive. CDS1 CDS1 Assignment CD-L CD-R Technical Reference Booklet... -
Page 23: Front Panel Audio Header:fps1
Front Panel Audio Header: FPS1 This mainboard supports front panel microphone and speaker out ports. If your computer case has these ports,connect them to FPS1. FPS1 Assignment POWER Front Audio(R) Rear Audio(R) Reserved Key(No pin) Front Audio(L) Rear Audio(L) Note: If you want to use “Front Audio”... -
Page 24: Cn6(Optional)
S-Bracket(SPDIF)/CEN/LFE/Surround Output Connector: CN6 (optional) The connector allows you to connect a S-Bracket for a Digital Interface (SPDIF). The S-Bracket offers 1 SPDIF jacks for digital audio transmission and 2 analog Line-Out jacks for other 4-channel audio output. So you can use Line in, Mic in and 6 channel audio output features at the same time. - Page 25 CN6-S-Bracket SIGNAL DESCRIPTION SOUT-L Audio left surrounding output SOUT-R Audio right surrounding output Ground Ground CET-OUT Audio center output LFE-OUT Audio bass output Ground SPDIF S/PDIF input (No Pin) SPDFO S/PDIF output S-Bracket Cable (optional) Connect to CN6 Center and Subwoofer Out Rear Speaker Out SPDIF jack (coaxial)
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Page 26: Front Panel Header:fp1
Front Panel Header: FP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connect on to the front panel switches and LEDs. SPEAKER IRRX IRTX RESET PWR_SW PW_LED- HDD_LED- PW_LED+ HDD_LED+ Technical Reference Booklet... -
Page 27: Slots
Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot,two 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP Slot PCI Slots AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an inter- face specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller. -
Page 28: Cpu Installation
CPU Installation Please refer to the following steps to install the CPU. 1.Use index finger and thumb to move metal lever so it is separated from the bottom steel shell grip hook. 2.Use index finger to lift the top steel shell. - Page 29 4.Use index finger and thumb to press down metal lever, the cap will be pushed up by the CPU; this may also be done by removing the cap beforehand. 5.Press the metal lever so it is secured in the bottom steel shell grip hook.
- Page 30 6. It’s recommended that the CPU heatsink should be an approval by Intel corporation design for Prescott CPU. Choose the orientation of the thermal solution for optimal wire routing to the fan header on the motherboard, Position the thermal solution over the processor. Ensure the fan wiring is positioned to prevent wire pinching between the heatsink and the processor, or between the heatsink clip and the socket.
- Page 31 9. Gently rotate the cap clockwise 1/4 turn. 10. At last, attach the fan wire connector to the 4 pin fan header connector on the motherboard labeled CPU FAN.
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Page 32: Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup To Install DDR DIMMs 1. Locate the DDR DIMM sockets. 2. Holding the DDR DIMM by the edges, remove it from its antistatic package. 3. Make sure the clips at either end of the socket are pushed away from the socket. Clip DDR DIMM Clip... -
Page 33: Bios Setup
BIOS Setup This chapter discusses Award’s Setup Program built into the ROM BIOS. The Setup Program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This special information is then stored in battery-backed RAM, which retains the setup information when the power is turned off. -
Page 34: Main Menu
Main Menu Once you enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from various setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept and enter the sub-menu. -
Page 35: Standard Cmos Features
Load Optimized The chipset defaults are settings which provide for maximum Defaults system performance. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the manufacturer has the right to change these defaults to meet its needs. Set Supervisor/ Changes, sets, or disables password. It allows you to limit User Password access to the system and the Setup Program. -
Page 36: Advanced Bios Features
IDE Channel These categories identify the types of the two channels that have been installed in the computer. If the controller of the HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”. Drive A / This category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive Drive B B that has been installed in the computer. -
Page 37: Frequency/Voltage Control
Frequency/Voltage Control This section allows you to set CPU Speed. Set Supervisor/User Password You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. The difference between them are: Supervisor Password : You can enter the Setup Program and change the options of the setup menus. -
Page 38: Flash Update Procedure
Flash Update Procedure A program AWDFLASH.EXE is included in the utility diskette or CD (X:\Utility\ AWDFLASH.EXE). The user is recommended to follow the procedure below to update the flash BIOS. (X: your CD driver letter). 1. Create a DOS-bootable floppy diskette. Copy the new BIOS file (just obtained or downloaded) and the utility program AWDFLASH.EXE to the diskette. -
Page 39: Vt8237R/Vt8237 Sata Raid User Manual
When the system powers on, the following information will appear on screen. Press the ‘Tab’ key to enter BIOS configuration utility. VIA Technologies,Inc.VIA Serial ATA RAID BIOS Setting Utility v1.00 Copyright (C) VIA Technologies,Inc.All Right reserved. Scan Devices,Please wait . . . -
Page 40: Create Disk Array
Create Disk Array 1. Use the arrow keys to navigate the main menu. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Create Array command and press <Enter> to call out the list of creation steps. VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.00 Auto Setup For Data Security Create a RAID array with 8 Array Mode RAID 1 (Mirroring) - Page 41 3. After selected array mode, there are two methods to create a disk array. One method is “Auto Setup” another is “Select Disk Drives”. Auto Setup let BIOS select the disk drives and create array automatically. Select Disk Drives let user select the array drives by required.
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Page 42: Delete Disk Array
5. Use the arrow key to highlight Start Create Process and press <Enter>. A warning message will appear, press Y to finish the creation, or press N to cancel the creation. 6. Please note that all existing content in the hard drive will be destroyed after the array creation. -
Page 43: Duplicate Critical Raid 1 Array
VIA Tech. RAID BIOS Ver 1.00 8 Create Array Sct/Clear bootable array 8 Delete Array 8 Create/Delete Spare 8 Select Boot Array 8 Serial Number View : View Array/disk Status : Move to next item Enter : Confirm the selection ESC : Exit Channel Drive Name... -
Page 44: Rebuild Broken Raid 1 Array
Rebuild Broken RAID 1 Array When booting up the system, BIOS will detect if any member disk drives of RAID has failed or is absent. If BIOS detects any disk drive failures or missing disk drives, the status of the array will be marked as broken. If BIOS detects a broken RAID 1 array but there is a spare hard drive available for rebuilding the broken array, the spare hard drive will automatically become the mirroring drive. - Page 45 1. Power off and Check the Failed Drive: This item enables users to turn off the computer and replace the failed hard drive with a good one. If users’ computer does not support APM, the computer would need to be turned off manually.
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Page 46: Driver And Raid Software Installation
DRIVER AND RAID SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Microsoft Windows Driver Installation 1. After Windows has finished booting up, the system will automatically find the newly installed adapter and prompt the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel to skip it. 2. Insert the bundled driver CD DISC into your CD-ROM drive,select “Serial ATA RAID Driver”installation bar on the dialogue Window to begin the driver and software installation. - Page 47 3. Confirm the follow-up dialogue windows to finish the installation. 4. When installation is completed, click Finish to restart the system.
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Page 48: Of Vt8237R/Vt8237
Install Operating System into SATA HDD of VT8237R/VT8237 Install Windows 98SE or Me 1.Make sure the HDD wanted for installing the OS is in the first hard disk drive(C:\). 2.Install OS. 3.Install driver after OS is installed. Install Windows NT 4.0,2000,XP 1.Insert the bundled driver CD DISC into CD-ROM(G:).Copy all files...