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  • Page 1 Item Checklist Notice...
  • Page 2 Declaration of conformity QUANTUM DESIGNS(HK) LTD. 20th Floor, Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Mainboard PlatiniX 4X is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
  • Page 3 Declaration of conformity Trade Name: QDI Computer ( U. S . A. ) Inc. Model Name: PlatiniX 4X Responsible Party: QDI Computer ( U. S. A.) Inc. Address: 41456 Christy Street Fremont, CA 94538 Telephone: (510) 668-4933 Facsimile: (510) 668-4966...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS 1. Introduction.............1 2. Installation Instructions ........4 External Connectors...
  • Page 5 CONTENTS Jumper Settings............BIOS Description ..........18 Utility Support AWARD BIOS Description Appendix ..............39...
  • Page 6 Note: This manual is suitable for mainboards of PlatiniX 4X series. Each mainboard is carefully designed for the PC user who wants diverse features. P4X: without onboard audio and LAN P4X-A: with onboard audio,without LAN Caution Be sure to add some Silicone Grease between the CPU and the heatsink of FAN to keep them fully contact , meanwhile to meet the heat sink requirement.
  • Page 7 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Key Features Form factor Microprocessor System memory Note:Channel A is composed of RIMM1 and RIMM3, Channel B is composed of RIMM2 and RIMM4. The memory configuration of RIMM1 and RIMM2, RIMM3 and RIMM4 must de identical. C-RIMMs(Continuity RIMM)must be used to complete the sockets that are not populated by RDRAMs.
  • Page 8 Onboard IDE 4 USB Onboard I/O ″ ″ Onboard Audio(PlatiniX 4X-A available) AGP Interface Advanced features...
  • Page 9 BIOS Green function Expansion slots...
  • Page 11 Chapter 2 Installation Instructions External Connectors PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector USB1, USB2 Connectors 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.
  • Page 12 USB3, USB4 Connectors Parallel Port, Serial Port Connectors (UART1, UART2) Line-in jack, Microphone-in jack, Speaker-out jack and MIDI/Joystick Connector (PlatiniX 4X-A available)
  • Page 13 ATX12V Power Supply Connector & Power Switch (POWER SW) Push once Note: If you change “Soft-off by PWR-BTTN” from default “Instant-off” to “De- lay 4 Secs” in the “POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP” section of the BIOS, the power switch should be pressed for more than 4 seconds before the system pow- ers down.
  • Page 14 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)
  • Page 15 Infrared Header (IrDA) Audio Connectors (CD_IN, MODEM, AUXIN)(Optional)
  • Page 16 Fan Connector (RIMM FAN) Fan Connectors (PWRFAN, CPUFAN, CHSFAN)
  • Page 17 Wake-Up On LAN (WOL) Wake-Up On Internal Modem (WOM)
  • Page 18 Sound Connector (PC-PCI) Chassis Security Switch (CHSSEC)
  • Page 19 4 Pin SMBus Connector(SMBUS) Communication and Networking Riser Interface Connector(CNR)
  • Page 20 Audio Interface (Optional) Symbol Symbol Active LINE Out(R) Active LINE Out(L) GND (ALO) GND (ALO) GND(+12) GND(+12) +12V(1A) (Cut away ) GND ( MIC ) Front LINE Out( R ) LINE Next( R ) Front LINE Out( L ) LINE Next( L ) GND (FLO) (Cut away )
  • Page 21 Intruder Detect Switch(JINTR)(Reserved) Main Expansion Slots and Connectors...
  • Page 22 Jumper Settings → Clear CMOS (JCC)
  • Page 23 Enable/Disable onboard audio (JSD)(PlatiniX 4X-A available) 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.
  • Page 24 Enable Front/Back Panel USB Device Wake-up Function (JFUSB/JUSB) BIOS Protection Jumper (JAV)
  • Page 25 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. Follow the instruction through the process. Don’t turn off power or reset the system until the BIOS upgrade has been completed.
  • Page 26 AWARD BIOS Description Entering Setup Press <Del> to enter SETUP Load Optimized Defaults Standard CMOS Features Setup...
  • Page 27 Hard Disk Primary Master/Primary Slave/Secondary Master/Secondary Slave...
  • Page 28 CHS mode LBA (Logical Block Addressing) mode LARGE mode Remark...
  • Page 29 Video Halt On Memory...
  • Page 30 CPU SpeedEasy Setup Item Option Description x8~23 Warning: Be sure your selection is right. CPU over speed will be dangerous! We will not be responsible for any damages caused.
  • Page 31 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Item Option Description Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled...
  • Page 32 Item Option Description Disabled Floppy Enabled Disabled Normal Fast Enabled Disabled 6-30 250-1000 Setup System Non-OS2 Enabled Disabled...
  • Page 33 Item Option Description Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled...
  • Page 34 Advanced Chipset Features Setup Item Option Description Auto 300MHz 400MHz Non-ECC Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled...
  • Page 35 Item Option Description 4/8/16/32MB 64/128MB 256MB 4/8/16Min 32Min Enabled Disabled...
  • Page 36 Power Management Setup Item Option Description Enabled D i s a b l e d S1(POS) S3(STR) 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.
  • Page 37 Item Option Description Stop Grant PwrOn 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 10, 11 NA Disabled 1Min ~ 1Hr Disabled 1 - 15 Min Instant-Off Delay 4 secs Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled...
  • Page 38 Item Option Description 12.5%, 25%, 50%, 37.5%, 62.5%, 75%, 87.5% Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled...
  • Page 39 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup Item Option Description Enabled Disabled Auto(ESCD) Manual Disabled Enabled...
  • Page 40 Integrated Peripherals Item Option Description Enabled Disabled Mode 0 - 4 Auto Auto Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled PCI Slot Auto...
  • Page 41 Item Option Description PCI Slot Auto Disabled Auto Disabled Auto Onboard Disabled Enabled Disabled 6/8 MHz 12/16 MHz Button only Password Enter Enabled Disabled 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3, Auto Disabled...
  • Page 42 Item Option Description Normal, IrDA ASKIR Hi, Lo/Lo, Hi Lo, Lo/ Hi, Hi Enabled Disabled Half Full IR-Rx2Tx2 RxD2, TxD2 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 3BC/IRQ7 Disabled E P P ECP+EPP EPP1.7 EPP1.9 O F F,ON Former-Sts Disabled 201,209 Disabled...
  • Page 43 PC Health Status Item Option Description C/122 C/127 C/133 C/140 C/145 C/151 C/158 C/176 C/185 C/194 C/205 Disabled...
  • Page 44 Item Option Description C/140 C/149 C/158 C/176 C/185 C/194 C/205 Disabled...
  • Page 45 Password Setting ENTER PASSWORD PASSWORD DISABLED System Setup Boot with BIOS defaults...
  • Page 46 Appendix QDI Utility CD 1. Driver Install 2. Accessory 3. Browse CD Utility Documents...
  • Page 47 Installation de la carte mère PlatiniX 4X Installation du système. 1. Effectuez les autres réglages du BIOS selon votre configuration (nous vous conseillons fortement de maintenir les réglages par défaut afin d’éviter toute manipulation hasardeuse pouvant résulter en un dysfonctionnement). Pour plus d’informations sur les fonctions du BIOS, vous...
  • Page 48 1. Driver Install 2. QDI ManageEasy: 3. RecoveryEasy...
  • Page 49 Très important : n’oubliez pas votre mot de passe, faute de quoi vous n’auriez plus accès au RecoveryEasy, même après avoir effectué un Clear CMOS. QDI BootEasy avoir effectué le changement.
  • Page 50 Le menu SpeedEasy Note: si vous ne déterminez pas la vitesse de votre unité centrale, votre système fonctionnera par défaut CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright© 1984-1999 Award Software SpeedEasy CPU Setup CPU Host/PCI Clock : 66/33MHz Item Help Close empty DIMM/PCI Clk: Enabled Spread Spectrum Disabled...
  • Page 51 LogoEasy CBLOGO.EXE * We reserve the right of modifying the default full-logo of QDI without further notification.
  • Page 52 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RecoveryEasy RecoveryEasy...
  • Page 53 1.1 CREATE PAR Function : Limitation : Steps Note: 1.2 DELETE PAR Function : Limitation : Steps...
  • Page 54 1.3 ACTIVE PAR Function : Limitation : Steps Note 1.4 CREATE MIR Function : Limitation : Steps 1.5 DELETE MIR Function : Limitation : Steps 1.6 UNINST SFW Function : Limitation : Steps Note 1.7 OTHERS F12 : ESC :...
  • Page 55 Recovery Interface (see figure-3) 2.1 BACKUP PAR Function : Limitation : Steps: 2.2 RE-CVR PAR Function : Limitation : Steps:...
  • Page 56 Note: 2.3 ATTRIB PAR Function : Limitation : Steps Note: 2.4 BACKUP CMS Function : Limitation : Steps 2.5 RE-CVR CMS Function : Limitation : Steps Note...
  • Page 57 2.6 CHANGE PWD Function : Limitation : Steps Note: 2.7 Others Ctrl+Bksp : FAQ: What does RecoveryEasy do? Does RecoveryEasy occupy the system resources? RecoveryEasy utilizes Build-in BIOS skill, what is build-in BIOS?
  • Page 58 Are there any hard disk limitations of RecoveryEasy? Are there any OS limitations of RecoveryEasy? Why does the remainder size plus partitions size not match the total size shown in RecoveryEasy sometimes? Are there any other disk partition tools that can modify the partition table made by RecoveryEasy? Why does it happen that a prompt “installation can not continue”...
  • Page 59 What is multi-boot? What if computer accidentally power off when backuping (recover- ing)? What if users lose the password? It’s very important for users to remember the password. Does RecoveryEasy protect hard disk against CIH?
  • Page 60 BIOS_ProtectEasy Norton AntiVirus...
  • Page 61 ManageEasy...
  • Page 62 SpeedEasy Quick Setup Procedures :...
  • Page 63 CPU SpeedEasy Setup Menu Warning:...
  • Page 64 QDI BootEasy Note: Setting the jumper JAV as open if you encounter the above conditions.
  • Page 65 QDI BootEasy...
  • Page 66 QDI BootEasy...
  • Page 67 QDI BootEasy Nota:...
  • Page 68 Board Layout of PlatiniX 4X P/N: 147000224...