Declaration of Conformity QUANTUM DESIGNS(HK) LTD. 20th Floor, Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 Kings Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong declares that the product Mainboard PlatiniX 2E is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive) þ...
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(510) 668-4966 Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly Type of Product: Motherboard Manufacturer: Quantum Designs (HK) Ltd. Address: 20th Floor, Devon House, Taikoo Place 979 Kings Road, Quarry Bay, HONG KONG Supplementary Information: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to...
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C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S 1.
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C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S C O N T E N T S 3.
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Note: This manual is suitable for PlatiniX 2E series of mainboards. Each mainboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants different features. PlatiniX 2E: without ISA slot PlatiniX 2EI: with ISA slot -A: with onboard Audio -6A: with 6 channel Audio...
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Caution Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing expansion cards or other system peripherals, especially the memory devices, otherwise your mainboard or the system memory might be seriously damaged. Caution Be sure to add some Silicone Grease between the CPU and the heatsink to keep them fully contacted to meet the heat sink requirement.
Chapter 2 Installation Instructions External Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse connector PS/2 Keyboard connector USB1, USB2 and LAN Connectors LINK ACTIVE LAN(optional) USB1 USB2 Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before adding or removing expansion cards or other system peripherals, otherwise your mainboard and expansion cards might be seriously damaged.
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Line-in jack, Microphone-in jack, Speaker-out jack and MIDI/Joystick Connector MIDI/Joystick Speaker out Microphone in Line in 6-Channel Audio MIDI/Joystick Front Center&Woofer Back Left&Right Left&Right Parallel Port, Serial Port Connectors (UART1, UART2) Parallel Port UART2 UART1 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
ATX12V Power Supply Connectors & Power Switch (POWER SW) Push once +12V Power Supply Connector AUX Power Supply Connector 3.3V 3.3V ATX Power Supply Connector 3.3V 3.3V GND 5V GND PS-OK 5VSB POWER 3.3V -12V PS-ON Note: * If you change soft-off by PWR-BTTN from default Instant-off to Delay 4 Sec...
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Speaker Connector (SPEAKER) Power LED Connector (PWR_LED) GREEN LED Connector (GREEN_LED) ACPI LED Connector (ACPI_LED) Hardware Green Connector (SLEEP SW) Key Lock Connector (KEYLK) HD_LED HDD LED(+) HDD LED(-) ORANGE(-) GREEN(-) LED+ POWER SPKDATA RESET EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY LED+ SLEEP LED- LED- LED+...
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Fan Connectors (PWRFAN, CPUFAN, CHSFAN) CPUFAN +12V SENSE +12V PWRFAN SENSE +12V CHSFAN SENSE Intruder Detect Switch(JINTR)(Reserved) Indicate signal JINTR 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Wake-Up On LAN (WOL) +5V standby Signal for waking up Wake-Up On Internal Modem (WOM) +5V standby Signal for waking up 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Audio Connectors (CD_IN, MODEM, AUXIN) CD Right Channel Common CD Left Channel CD_IN Right Audio Channel Left AudioChannel AUXIN Mono-Out (to Modem) Phone-In (from Modem) MODEM 4-pin SMBus Connector(SMBUS) SMBDATA SMBCLK 5VSB SMBUS 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Diagnosis LED Chassis Security Switch (CHSSEC) Indicate signal CHSSEC 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Communication and Networking Riser Slot(CNR) CNR Slot Note: The CNR only supports slave AC97 devices. Sound Connector (PC-PCI) PC-PCI 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Audio Interface(Optional) Microphone in FrontLineOutR Line in LineNextR LineNextL Speaker Out Earphone FrontLineOutL Front Audio jack Speaker 4 6 8 10121416 1 3 5 7 91 11315 BLSPK (Audio Interface) Symbol Symbol Active LINE Out(R) Active LINE Out(L) GND (ALO) GND (ALO) GND(+12) GND(+12)
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SPDIF Connector( Optional ) SPDIF out SPDIF Main Expansion Slots and Connectors 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
Jumper Settings → Enable Front/Back Panel USB Device Wake-up Function (JFUSB/JUSB) 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Overclocking Jumper Setting (JFS0,JFS1)(optional) Warning: Be sure your selection is right. CPU over speeding is dangerous! We will not be responsible for any damages caused. 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Clear CMOS (JCC) CPU Core Voltage Setting (JVID0~4)(Reserved) 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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JVID4 JVID3 JVID2 JVID1 JVID0 Vcore(V) Warning: To set CPU core voltage higher than its default core voltage is not suggested. If you do, we will not be responsible for any damages caused. 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Enable keyboard password power-on function (JKB) Note: 1. If using this function, 5VSB line of the power supply should be capable of delivering enough current for all the devices connected to the keyboard port, if not, you will be unable to power up the system using the keyboard. 2.
Chapter 3 BIOS Description Utility Support: AWDFLASH.EXE We strongly recommend you only upgrade BIOS when encounter problems. Before upgrading your BIOS, review the description below to avoid making mistakes, destroying the BIOS and resulting in a non-working system. 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Video Halt On Memory 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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QDI Innovation features Item Option Description [SpeedEasyII setting] (Optional) x8~x23 Normal +10% Normal +10% Default 100/33MHz 166/33MHz Default - 0.075V 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Item Option Description [BootEasy setting] Enabled Disabled [LogoEasyII setting] Enabled Disabled [RecoveryEasyII setting] English Chinese NULL F2~F12 [BIOS -protectEasy setting] Enabled Disabled W W W W W ar W W W W W ar ar ning ar ning ning ning ning ning ning...
Advanced Chipset Features Setup Item Option Description By User By SPD 1.5~3 5,6,7 Non-ECC Auto DDR200 DDR266 Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
Power Management Setup Item Option Description Enabled Disabled S1(POS) S3(STR) S1&S3 User Define Min Saving Max Saving Blank Screen V / H SYNC + Blank DPMS Note: When the green monitor does not detect the V/H-SYNC signals, the electron gun will be turned off.
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LogoEasy II LogoEasy II LogoEasy II LogoEasy II LogoEasy II LogoEasy II LogoEasy II LogoEasy II LogoEasy II LogoEasy II ITEM LogoEasy II LogoEasy ü ------ Support x ------- Not Support LogoEasy II 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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A. Using CBLOGO.EXE Utility (Under DOS ): B. Using QFlash (Under Windows ): * We reserve the right of modifying the default full-logo of QDI without further notification. BIOS-ProtectEasy BIOS-ProtectEasy BIOS-ProtectEasy BIOS-ProtectEasy BIOS-ProtectEasy 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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RecoveryEasy II RecoveryEasy II RecoveryEasy II RecoveryEasy II RecoveryEasy II RecoveryEasy II RecoveryEasy II RecoveryEasy II RecoveryEasy II RecoveryEasy II Introduction: Features: ð Secure Backup ð Ease to Operate ð Adavantage Function ð Flexible Combination 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Backup Backup content Restore content Menu Language and Hotkey Selection Menu language Select Hot key for Backup 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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3 Hot key for Recovery NOTE: Hard Disk Selection Menu Backup Function Introduction 1 Backup Partition Table 2 Backup System Partition C: 3 Backup Whole Disk 4 Backup CMOS Setup 5 Free Backup Area 6 Exit Backup Menu 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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1 Backup Partition Table 2 Backup System Partition 3 Backup Whole Disk 4 Backup CMOS Setup 5 Release Backup Area 6 Exit Backup Menu Recovery Function Introduction 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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1 Recover Partition Table 2 Recover System Partition 3 Recover Whole Disk 4 Recover CMOS Setup 5 Exit Backup Menu 1.Recover Partition Table 2.Recover System Partition 3.Recover Whole Disk 4.Recover CMOS Setup 5 Exit Recovery Menu 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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SpeedEasy II SpeedEasy II SpeedEasy II SpeedEasy II SpeedEasy II SpeedEasy II SpeedEasy II SpeedEasy II SpeedEasy II SpeedEasy II Overview: Procedures: CPU SpeedEasyII Setup Menu Do not set CPU frequency higher than its working frequency. W W W W W ar ar ning ning ning...
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BootEasy BootEasy BootEasy BootEasy BootEasy BootEasy BootEasy BootEasy BootEasy BootEasy Note: Setting the jumper JAV as open if you encounter the above conditions. 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
StepEasyII StepEasyII StepEasyII StepEasyII StepEasyII 1MHz increase 1MHz decrease Get users Manual Load save frequency Save Minimize Window frequency Value Run at the default frequency Exit Program GObutton to run at the select frequency Installation 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Because there exists some risk for the CPU chip or the mainboard to change the CPU frequency , We suggest you read the manual carefully before installing QDI StepEasyII . When start QDI StepEasyII, to avoid accident, we recommend you to close your other program before run StepEasyII.
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Instalación de la placa base Legend-QDI PlatiniX 2E(Spanish): 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Instalación del sistema: Un disco compacto con controladores de Legend-QDI esta incluido en el paquete de la placa base Legend-QDI PlatiniX 2E. 1. Instalación de los controladores 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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(Opcional) (Opcional) (Opcional) 2. Accessorios 3. Navegue por el CD Utility 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Manuel dinstallation des cartes mères de la série Legend- QDI PlatiniX 2E (French): Intégration du système : 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Installation du système : Lors de son achat un CD-ROM dinstallation Legend-QDI est livré avec la carte mère de la série Legend-QDI PlatiniX 2E. Driver Install : 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Accessory : Browse CD : 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Installazione di sistema IL CD CONTENENTE I DRIVER DELLA VOSTRA MAINBOARD LEGEND-QDI E CONTENUTO NELLA SCATOLA 1. Installazione driver 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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Guardando il CD 02-4-15, 10:50 P2Een.p65...
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