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  • Page 3 AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc. It has been acknowledged that other brands or product names in this manual are trademarks or the properties of their respective owners. Copyright © 2005 All Rights Reserved 865GV-M3 Series, V5.0A October 2005...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Motherboard User’s Guide Table of Contents Trademark ................... i Features and Checklist Translation ........v Chapter 1: Introduction ............1 Key Features ..................2 Package Contents ................6 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation ........7 Motherboard Components ..............8 I/O Ports ....................9 Installing the Processor ..............
  • Page 5 Motherboard User’s Guide Static Electricity Precautions Static electricity could damage components on this motherboard. Take the following precautions while unpacking this motherboard and installing it in a system. 1. Don’t take this mainboard and components out of their original static-proof package until you are ready to install them.
  • Page 6 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 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This motherboard has a Socket-478 to support Intel Pentium 4/ Prescott processors with Hyper-Threading Technology and Front-Side Bus (FSB) speeds up to 800 MHz. The Prescott CPU provides higher power, better voltage regulator tolerance and thermal solution, performing better graphics and audio, speeding up the processor.

  • Page 8: Key Features

    Motherboard User’s Guide Key Features The key features of this motherboard include: Socket-478 Processor Supports Intel Pentium 4 / Prescott series CPU with Hyper-Threading Technology Supports up to 800 MHz Front-Side Bus Hyper-Threading technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate ‘logical’...
  • Page 9 Chapter 1: Introduction Integrated LAN Controller − WfM 2.0 and IEEE 802.3 Compliant − 10/100 Mbit/sec Ethernet Support Integrated Serial ATA Host Controllers − Independent DMA operation on two ports − Data transfer rates up to 1.5 Gb/s (150 MB/s) Integrated IDE Controller −...
  • Page 10 Motherboard User’s Guide • Low pin count for both host and devices AC’97 Codec ® 6- channel and compliant with Intel AC’97 (REV. 2.3) ® Spec, meeting with Microsoft PC2001 requirements Advanced power management and power saving capabili- ties. Stereo Line-in function shared with Surround out. High quality pseudo-differential analog CD Audio input.
  • Page 11 Chapter 1: Introduction USB 2.0 Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision Compliant with Intel’s Enhanced Host Controller Interface Specification Revision 1.0 Compliant with Universal Host Controller Interface Specifi- cation Revision 1.1 PCI multi-function device consists of two UHCI Host Controller cores for full-/low-speed signaling and one EHCI Host Controller core for high-speed signaling Root hub consists 4 downstream facing ports with inte-...

  • Page 12: Package Contents

    Motherboard User’s Guide Dimensions Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 244 mm Note: Hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without notification. Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items: The motherboard The User’s Guide One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional) One IDE drive ribbon cable The Software support CD...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard User’s Guide Motherboard Components CPUFAN Socket-478 ATX2 FLOPPY DIMM 1-3 IDE 1-2 ATX3 AGP1 AUDIO2 SATA 1-2 SYSFAN CNR1 PCI 1-3 USB2/3 PANEL1 SPK1...
  • Page 15 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation LABEL COMPONENTS CPUFAN CPU Fan connector DIMM1-3 Three 184-pin DDR SDRAM sockets ATX2 Standard 20-Pin ATX Power connector ATX3 Standard 4-Pin ATX Power connector SYSFAN Chasis cooling fan connector Clear CMOS jumper PANEL1 Front Panel Switch/LED header IDE1-2 IDE connector FLOPPY...

  • Page 16: I/O Ports

    Motherboard User’s Guide I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the motherboard. Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 PS/2 Mouse pointing device. PS/2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyb oard.

  • Page 17: Installing The Processor

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Installing the Processor This motherboard has a Socket 478 processor socket. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.

  • Page 18: Installing Memory Modules

    Motherboard User’s Guide Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in place and connect the CPU cooling Fan power cable to the CPUFAN1 connector. This completes the installation. Note: The fan power requirement for proper operation is a maximum current of 740mA at +12V.
  • Page 19 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Memory Module Installation Procedure These modules can be installed with up to 3 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.

  • Page 20: Jumper Settings

    Motherboard User’s Guide Jumper Settings Connecting two pins with a jumper cap is SHORT; removing a jumper cap from these pins, OPEN. JP1: 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.

  • Page 21: Install The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Install the Motherboard Install the motherboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a Micro ATX size motherboard. You can install this motherboard in an ATX case. Make sure your case has an I/O cover plate matching the ports on this motherboard.

  • Page 22: Connecting Optional Devices

    Motherboard User’s Guide Please refer to the following list of the PANEL1 pin assignments. Signal Signal 1 HD_LED_P(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP(+) 3 HD_LED_N(-) 4 FP PWR/SLP(-) 5 RESET_SW_N(-) 6 POWER_SW_P(+) 7 RESET_SW_P(+) 8 POWER_SW_N(-) RSVD_DNU 10 KEY Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: AUDIO2...
  • Page 23 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation AUDIO2: 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 10 AUD_RET_L USB2/USB3: Front Panel USB Header The motherboard has USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.

  • Page 24: Install Other Devices

    Motherboard User’s Guide IR1: Infrared Header The infrared port allows the wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers. Signal Signal 1 NC 3 +5V 5 IRTX IRRX Locate the infrared port-IR1 header on the motherboard.
  • Page 25 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Floppy Disk Drive The motherboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that can support one or two drives. Drives can be 3.5" or 5.25" wide, with capacities of 360K, 720K, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB. Install your drives and connect power from the system power supply.
  • Page 26 Motherboard User’s Guide Serial ATA Devices The Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives, which is designed to overcome the design limitations while enabling the storage inter- face to scale with the growing media rate demands of PC plat- forms.

  • Page 27: Expansion Slots

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automati- cally detect your CD-ROM/DVD drive. If it doesn’t, enter the Setup Utility and configure the CD-ROM/DVD drive that you have installed. On the motherboard, locate the 4-pin header CD1. Signal CD IN L 2 GND...
  • Page 28 Motherboard User’s Guide Follow the steps below to install an AGP Express/CNR/PCI expansion card. Locate the AGP Express, CNR or PCI slot on the motherboard. Remove the blanking plate of the slot from the system chassis. Install the edge connector of the expansion card into the slot.
  • Page 29 M ANUAFACTURE Radeon 8500 A TI RA DEON 8500 DDR Radeon 9000 PRO Gigaby te GV -R9000PRO Radeon 9200 ECS R9200LE / 64M Radeon 9200 ECS R9200LE / 128M Radeon 9250 ECS R9250-128T Radeon 9500 Pow er Color A TI 9500...
  • Page 30 Motherboard User’s Guide PCI1-3 Slots You can install the 32-bit PCI interface expansion cards in the slots. CNR Slot You can install CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) cards including LAN, Modem and Audio functions, in this slot. Dual Monitor In order to enable “Dual Monitor” Function, users must have “Two Monitors”, “Two Graphics Devices”...

  • Page 31: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility 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 components.

  • Page 32: Running The Setup Utility

    Motherboard User’s Guide Running the Setup Utility Every time you start your computer, a message appears on the screen before the operating system loading that prompts you to “Hit <DEL>if you want to run SETUP”. Whenever you see this message, press the Delete key, and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.

  • Page 33: Standard Cmos Setup Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Setup Page This page displays a table of items defining basic information about your system. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup System Time 00:01:25 Help Item System Date Thu 05/06/2004 User [Enter], [TAB] or...

  • Page 34: Advanced Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide Floppy A/B These items set up size and capacity of the floppy diskette drive(s) installed in the system. 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.
  • Page 35 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Try Other Boot Device If you enable this item, the system will also search for other boot devices if it fails to find an operating system from the first two locations. BootUp Num-Lock This item determines if the Num Lock key is active or inactive at system start-up time.

  • Page 36: Features Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide Max CPUID Value Limit When this item is enabled, you can use Prescott CPU and LGA775 CPU and there will be a normal NT4.0 installation; otherwise, the automatic restarting will occur while installing. Features Setup Page This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices con- nected to the system.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility 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 38: Power Management Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide USB Function For DOS Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this motherboard in a DOS environment. On-Chip Serial ATA Use this item to disable or enable the S-ATA and IDE devices: Option Function Disabled...
  • Page 39 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ACPI Aware O/S This item supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface). Use this item to enable or disable the ACPI feature. Power Management Use this item to enable or disable a power management scheme.

  • Page 40: Pci/Plug And Play Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide Keyboard Power On If you enable this item, system can automatically resume by pressing any keys or power key on the keyboard, or typing in the password. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

  • Page 41: Bios Security Features Setup Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Security Features Setup Page This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Setup Security Settings Help Item Supervisor Password : Not Installed Install or Change Change Supervisor Password Press Enter the password.

  • Page 42: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide CPU PnP Setup Page This page helps you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. The system will automatically detect the type of installed CPU and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU PnP Setup Manufacturer Intel...

  • Page 43: Hardware Monitor Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Hardware Monitor Page This page sets up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Hardware Monitor Setup *** System Hardware Monitor*** Help Item Vcore 1.467V Vddq...

  • Page 44: Load Optimal Defaults

    Motherboard User’s Guide Load Optimal Defaults If you select this item and press <Enter> a dialog box appears. If you select [Y], and then press <Enter>, the Setup Utility loads a set of fail-safe default values. These default values are not very demanding and they should allow your system to function with most kinds of hardware and memory chips.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Installing Support Software

    Motherboard User’s Guide Installing Support Software Insert the support CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive. When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the system CD- ROM drive, the CD automatically displays an Auto Setup screen. The screen displays three buttons of Setup, Browse CD and Exit on the right side, and three others Setup, Application and ReadMe at the bottom.
  • Page 47 Chapter 4: Software & Applications Auto-Installing under Windows 2000/XP If you are under Windows 2000/XP, please click the Setup button to run the software auto-installing program while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: The installation program loads and displays the following screen.

  • Page 48: Bundled Software Installation

    Motherboard User’s Guide Installing under Windows NT or Manual Installation If you are under Windows NT, the auto-installing program doesn’t work out; or you have to do the manual installation, please follow this procedure while the Auto Setup screen pops out after insert- ing the support CD-ROM: Click the ReadMe to bring up a screen, and then click the Install Path at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 49: Hyper-Threading Cpu

    Chapter 4: Software & Applications 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.
  • Page 50 Motherboard User’s Guide Appendix Intel USB 2.0 Driver Limitations & Manual Installation USB2.0 Driver only supports the Operating System WinXP/ • Win2K, and WinME & Win98SE driver only supports USB 1.1 function. Note: If your Operating System Windows XP has the Service Pack, you can directly access the driver regardless of the driver limitation.
  • Page 51 Appendix 6.Go on executing the manual installation as below: 6-1 Disable Windows File Protection (WFP) From Start button/run/Regedit. − Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\ CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SFCDisable = 1 6-2 Copy all USB files from CD to HDD. Copy all test drivers to %windir%\driver cache\i386 −...

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