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Intel pentium 4 system board socket 775
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Intel Pentium 4 System Board
Socket 775
User's Manual
4310-0000-40
Rev. 2.00

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  • Page 1 Intel Pentium 4 System Board Socket 775 User’s Manual 4310-0000-40 Rev. 2.00...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be reproduced, transmitted or transcribed without the expressed written permission of the manufacturer and authors of this manual. If you do not properly set the motherboard settings, causing the motherboard to malfunction or fail, we cannot guarantee any responsibility.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ... 1-1 1-1. Features & Specifications ...1-1 1-2. Layout Diagram ...1-3 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup... 2-1 2-1. Install The Motherboard...2-1 2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly...2-2 2-3. Install System Memory ...2-4 2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches ...2-6 (1).
  • Page 4 Install LAN Driver ... C-1 Appendix D. Install USB 2.0 Driver ...D-1 Appendix E. FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) ... E-1 Appendix F. ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) ... F-1 Appendix G. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?)...G-1 Appendix H. How to Get Technical Support ...H-1...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Introduction

    3. Memory • Four 240-pin DIMM slots (Un-buffered Non-ECC DIMM) • Supports Dual channel DDR2 667/533 (Max. 4GB) 4. Graphics • Supports PCI Express x16 graphics 5. ABIT Engineered • ABIT Passive OTES • ABIT CPU ThermalGuard ™ • ABIT FanEQ Technology •...
  • Page 6 • 1x FP-Audio header • 1x CD-IN header 10. Back Panel I/O • 1x PS/2 Keyboard, 1x PS/2 Mouse • 1x S/P DIF Out connector • 1x AUDIO connector (Surround-Left/Surround-Right, Rear-Left / Rear-Right, Center/Subwoofer) • 1x AUDIO connector (Mic-In, Line-In, Line-Out) •...

  • Page 7: Layout Diagram

    Introduction 1-2. Layout Diagram User’s Manual...
  • Page 8 Chapter 1 Chapter 1...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup

    ATTENTION: To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are already fastened on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the motherboard to align with. User’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Install Cpu, Heatsink And Fan Assembly

    2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly In order to protect the contact pins, please pay attention to these notices: 1. A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation is recommended. 2. Never touch the contact pins with fingers or any object. 3.
  • Page 11 9. Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the socket. Align the four fasteners toward the four mounting holes on the motherboard. For detailed information on how to install your heatsink and fan assembly, please refer to the instruction manual came packed with the heatsink and fan assembly you bought.

  • Page 12: Install System Memory

    2-3. Install System Memory This motherboard provides four 240-pin DIMM slots for Dual Channel DDR2 667/533 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 4GB. • To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel configurations, install identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for each channel.
  • Page 13 Hardware Setup • [Dual Channel Asymmetric]: both channels are populated, but each channel has a different amount of total memory. (Channel A≠Channel B) Method DIMM1 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB • [Dual Channel Symmetric]: both channels are populated where each channel has the same amount of total memory.

  • Page 14: Connectors, Headers And Switches

    WARNING: Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing any peripheral or component. Failing to so may cause severe damage to your motherboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully checked everything.

  • Page 15: Fan Power Connectors

    Hardware Setup (2). FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector • SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector • AUXFAN1, AUXFAN2: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Cmos Memory Clearing Header

    (3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory. • Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Normal operation. • Pin 2-3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory. WARNING: Turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory.

  • Page 17: Wake-Up Header

    Hardware Setup (4). Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. • USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB port. • USB-PWR2: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB2 port.

  • Page 18: Front Panel Audio Connection Header

    2-10 (5). Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. • To use the audio connector at front panel, remove all the jumpers on this header, and then connect to front panel by the extension cable provided with the chassis. •...

  • Page 19: Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers

    Hardware Setup (6). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection.

  • Page 20: Additional Usb Port Headers

    2-12 (7). Additional USB Port Headers These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. (8). Internal Audio Connectors This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. Pin Assignment Data0 - Data0 +...

  • Page 21: Serial Ata Connectors

    Hardware Setup (9). Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable. For more information on how to configure the function mode for SATA, please refer to the item “On-Chip SATA”...

  • Page 22: Floppy And Ide Disk Drive Connectors

    2-14 Chapter 2 (11). Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors The FDC1 connector connects up to two floppy drives with a 34-wire, 2-connector floppy cable. Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDC1 on the board, the two connectors on the other end to the floppy disk drives connector.

  • Page 23: Pci Express X16 Slot

    Hardware Setup 2-15 (12). PCI Express x16 Slot This slot is used to attach the next generation of graphics architecture. (13). PCI Express x1 Slots These slots are used to attach the next generation of I/O architecture. User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Back Panel Connectors

    2-16 (14). Back Panel Connectors • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • OPT-OUT1: This connector provides an S/P DIF Out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. • AUDIO1: S.L./S.R. (Surround Left/Surround Right): Connects to the surround left and surround right channel in the 7.1-channel audio system.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3. Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or prompted to “Run Setup”.

  • Page 26: Softmenu Setup

    Chapter 3 3-1. SoftMenu Setup The SoftMenu utility is ABIT’s exclusive and ultimate solution in programming the CPU operating speed. All the parameters regarding CPU FSB speed, multiplier factor, the AGP & PCI clock, and even the CPU core voltage are all available at your fingertips.
  • Page 27 BIOS Setup Multiplier Factor: This item displays the multiplier factors for your CPU. N/B Strap CPU As: This item sets the external hardware reset strap assigned to MCH (Memory Controller Hub). The options are: [PSB533], [PSB800], and [By CPU]. The default setting is By CPU. To set this option manually: •...

  • Page 28: Standard Cmos Features

    3-2. Standard CMOS Features This section contains the basic configuration parameters of the BIOS. These parameters include date, hour, VGA card, FDD, and HDD settings. Date (mm:dd:yy): This item sets the date you specify (usually the current date) in the format of [Month], [Date], and [Year]. Time (hh:mm:ss): This item sets the time you specify (usually the current time) in the format of [Hour], [Minute], and [Second].
  • Page 29 BIOS Setup IDE HDD Auto-Detection: This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing <Enter> key. The parameters will be shown on the screen automatically. IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave, Extended IDE Drive: When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check what kind of IDE drive you are using.

  • Page 30: Advanced Bios Features

    Base Memory: This item displays the amount of base memory installed in the system. The value of the base memory is typically 640K for system with 640K or more memory size installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory: This item displays the amount of extended memory detected during system boot-up.

  • Page 31: Cpu Feature

    BIOS Setup CPU Feature: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: Limit CPUID MaxVal When set to [Enabled], this item limits the CPUID maximum value to 3, which is usually required for older OS like Windows NT4.0. Leave this item to its default [Disabled] settings for OS like Windows XP. C1E Function This item appears only for certain processors with the C1E (Enhanced Halt State) Function.
  • Page 32 CMOS before you can start up the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options. MPS Version Ctrl For OS: This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use. Leave this item to its default setting. Report No FDD For WIN 95: When set to [Yes], this item allows you to run some older operating system without floppy disk drive.

  • Page 33: Advanced Chipset Features

    BIOS Setup 3-4. Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable: This item sets the optimal timings for the following four items, depending on the memory module you are using. The default setting “By SPD” configures these four items by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device.
  • Page 34 3-10 PCI Express Root Port Func: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: PCI Express Slot 1 ~ PCI Express Slot 3: This option enables or disables the PCI Express port function. PCI-E Compliancy Mode: This item selects the mode for PCI Express add-on card. Back to Advanced Chipset Features Setup Menu: PEG Force X1: When set to [Enabled], this item forces the PEG port down to x1 mode.

  • Page 35: Integrated Peripherals

    BIOS Setup 3-11 3-5. Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: IDE Bus Master: This option enables or disables the IDE bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. On-Chip IDE-1 Controller: This item selects whether to enable or disable the IDE-1 controller. On-Chip SATA Controller: This item determines the function for on-chip Serial ATA.
  • Page 36 3-12 NOTE: This option is configurable only when the item [SATA Mode] is set to [IDE]. Mode Channel Channel 1 Master 1 Slave IDE1 IDE1 Enhanced Master Slave IDE1 IDE1 Combined Master Slave SATA Only SATA1 SATA3 NOTE: The option [Enhanced Mode] does not support the Windows 98/ME operation system. PATA IDE Mode: This item determines the function mode for “IDE1”connector.

  • Page 37: Onboard Pci Device

    BIOS Setup On-Chip PCI Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: On-Chip USB Controller: This option enables or disables the USB controller. USB 2.0 Controller: This option enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller. USB Keyboard Support: This item allows you to select [BIOS] for using USB keyboard in DOS environment, or [OS] in OS environment.

  • Page 38: Super Io Device

    3-14 Chapter 3 Onboard LAN Controller : This option enables or disables the LAN controller. Invoke Boot Agent: This item allows you to use the boot ROM (instead of a disk drive) to boot-up the system and access the local area network directly. Super IO Device: Click <Enter>...

  • Page 39: Power Management Setup

    BIOS Setup 3-6. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type: This item selects the type of Suspend mode. [S1(PowerOn-Suspend)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function. [S3(Suspend-To-RAM)]: Enables the Suspend to RAM function. Resume by USB From S3: When set to [Enabled], this item allows you to use a USB device to wake up a system that is in the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
  • Page 40 3-16 Wake-Up by Ring: Two options are available: Disabled or Enabled. The default setting is Disabled. When set to Enabled, any event affecting from Modem Ring will awaken a system that has powered down. Wake-Up by Onboard LAN: When set to [Enabled], you can remotely wake up a PC in Soft-Off condition via a LAN card that support the wake up function.
  • Page 41 BIOS Setup KB Power ON Password: This item sets the password required in order to power on your computer. NOTE: Do not forget your password, or you will have to clear the CMOS and reset all parameters in order to utilize this function again. Hot Key Power ON: This item powers on the system by pressing <Ctrl>...

  • Page 42: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    3-18 Chapter 3 3-7. PnP/PCI Configurations Resources Controlled By: This item configures all of the boot and Plug-and-Play compatible devices. [Auto]: The system will automatically detect the settings. [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” menu. IRQ Resources: Click <Enter>...

  • Page 43: Pc Health Status

    This item sets the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express devices. 3-8. PC Health Status ABIT FanEQ Control: This item allows you to control the ABIT FanEQ by pressing the <Enter> key. Shutdown Temperature: This item sets the temperature that would shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheats.

  • Page 44: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    3-20 Chapter 3 3-9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 3-10. Load Optimized Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations. 3-11.

  • Page 45: Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility

    Install Intel Chipset Software Utility Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Utility NOTE: Please install this Intel Chipset driver first after having installed the Windows operating system. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system.
  • Page 46 Appendix A Appendix A...

  • Page 47: Appendix B. Install Audio Driver

    Install Audio Driver Appendix B. Install Audio Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
  • Page 48 Appendix B Appendix B...

  • Page 49: Appendix C. Install Lan Driver

    Install LAN Driver Appendix C. Install LAN Driver The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system. For those of other OS, please follow its on-screen instruction. Insert the Driver & Utility CD into CD-ROM drive, it should execute the installation program automatically.
  • Page 50 Appendix C...

  • Page 51: Appendix D. Install Usb 2.0 Driver

    Install USB 2.0 Driver Appendix D. Install USB 2.0 Driver NOTE: To install the USB 2.0 Driver for Windows XP / Windows 2000, you have to download the latest SP2 (service pack 2) / SP4 (service pack 4) or later version first from Microsoft’s web site. User’s Manual...
  • Page 52 Appendix D Appendix D...

  • Page 53: Appendix E. Flashmenu (Bios Update Utility

    ABIT FlashMenu is the most stable Windows-based BIOS flash available. No more worries from crashing. With one click of BIOS updating, ABIT users can flash their BIOS more easily and in less time. The installation procedures and screen shots in this section are based on Windows XP operating system.
  • Page 54 Appendix E...

  • Page 55: Appendix F. Abit Eq (The Hardware Doctor Utility

    ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) Appendix F. ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) ABIT EQ is a self-diagnostic system for PC based on motherboards designed and manufactured by ABIT Computer Corporation. It will protect PC Hardware by monitoring critical items of Power Supply Voltage, CPU &...
  • Page 56 Appendix F...

  • Page 57: Appendix G. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance

    Appendix G. Troubleshooting (Need Assistance?) Q & A: Q: Do I need to clear the CMOS before I use a new motherboard to assemble my new computer system? A: Yes, we highly recommend that you clear the CMOS before installing a new motherboard. Please move the CMOS jumper from its default 1-2 position to 2-3 for a few seconds, and then back.
  • Page 58 If you have a problem during operation, in order to help our technical support personnel quickly determine the problem with your motherboard and give you the answers you need, before filling in the technical support form, eliminate any peripheral that is not related to the problem, and indicate it on the form.
  • Page 59 To fill in this “Technical Support Form”, refer to the step-by-step instructions given below: . MODEL: Note the model number given in your user’s manual. Example: IL8 . Motherboard model number (REV): Note the motherboard model number labeled on the motherboard as “REV:*.**”. Example: REV: 1.00 .

  • Page 60: Technical Support Form

    Company Name: Contact Person: E-mail Address: Model Motherboard Model No. OS/Application Hardware Name IDE1 IDE2 IDE1 CD-ROM-Drive IDE2 System Memory ADD-ON CARD Problem Description: Technical Support Form Phone Number: Fax Number: BIOS ID # DRIVER REV Brand Specifications Appendix G...

  • Page 61: Appendix H. How To Get Technical Support

    Also please make sure you have the latest drivers from your peripheral cards makers! 3. Check the ABIT Technical Terms Guide and FAQ on our Website. We are trying to expand and make the FAQs more helpful and information rich. Let us know if you have any suggestions.
  • Page 62 They should have reasonable return or refund policies. How they serve you is also a good reference for your next purchase. 6. Contacting ABIT. If you feel that you need to contact ABIT directly you can send email to the ABIT technical support department. First, please contact the support team for the branch office closest to you.
  • Page 63 ABIT Computer (U.K.) Corporation Ltd. Unit 3, 24-26 Boulton Road, Stevenage, Herts SG1 4QX, UK Tel: 44-1438-228888 Fax: 44-1438-226333 E-mail: sales@abitcomputer.co.uk AMOR Computer B.V. (ABIT's European Office) Jan van Riebeeckweg 15, 5928LG, Venlo, The Netherlands Tel: 31-77-3204428 Fax: 31-77-3204420 Sales: sales@abit.nl Web Site: http://www.abit.nl...
  • Page 64 8. Reporting Compatibility Problems to ABIT. Because of tremendous number of email messages we receive every day, we are forced to give greater weight to certain types of messages than to others. For this reason, any compatibility problem that is reported to us, giving detailed system configuration information and error symptoms will receive the highest priority.

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