1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Acorp Manuals
  4. Motherboard
  5. 7NFU400
  6. User manual

Acorp 7NFU400 User Manual

Socket-a athlon / duron processor
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
7NFU400/7NFU400N
M/B For Socket-A Athlon/Duron Processor
Trademark:
*
Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
7NFG400/7NFG400N
USER'S MANUAL
Release date: June 2003
NO. G03-N2GAPR1A

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Acorp 7NFU400

Summary of Contents for Acorp 7NFU400

  • Page 1 7NFU400/7NFU400N 7NFG400/7NFG400N USER'S MANUAL M/B For Socket-A Athlon/Duron Processor NO. G03-N2GAPR1A Release date: June 2003 Trademark: Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT USER’S NOTICE......................ii MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION ................ii COOLING SOLUTIONS ....................ii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF 7NFU400/7NFU400N/7NFG400/7FNG400N MOTHERBOARD 1-1 FEATURE OF MOTHERBOARD............1 1-2 SPECIFICATION................2 1-3 PERFORMANCE LIST ..............3 1-4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM & JUMPER SETTING .........5 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS ..........7 2-2 CHECKING MOTHERBOARD'S JUMPER SETTING ......7...

  • Page 3: User's Notice

    TRANSMITTED OR TRANSLATED INTO ANY LANGUAGE IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MANUFACTURER. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED TO USE 7NFU400/7NFU400N/7NFG400/7NFG400N MOTHER-BOARD AND WE DO ASSURE THIS MANUAL MEETS USER’S REQUIREMENT BUT WILL CHANGE, CORRECT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction Of

    Side Bus frequency delivers a clear upgrade path to the future generation of 266MHz/ 333MHz/400MHz processors and memory interface DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM (DDR400 only for 7NFU400/7NFU400N). The motherboard provided three 184-pin DDR DIMMs support PC3200(for 7NFU400/7NFU400N only) /PC2700/ PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAMs maximum size up to 3GB. Supports both 64-bit and 128- bit (Dual Channel) DDR SDRAM.

  • Page 5: Specification

    ∗ nVIDIA nForce2 Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) Chipset north bridge for 7NFG400/7FNG400N ∗ nVIDIA nForce2 System Platform Processor (SSP) north bridge for 7NFU400/7NFU400N ∗ nVIDIA nForce2 Media and Communications Processor (MCP2) south bridge ∗ Support AMD Athlon 1.1GHz∼1.4GHz processor CPU Socket ∗...

  • Page 6: Performance List

    1-3 Performance List The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.) Performance Test Report (for 7FNU400) CPU:...
  • Page 7 Performance Test Report (for 7FNG400) CPU: AMD Athlon XP 3000+ (FSB 166MHZ) DRAM: 512MB DDR400 X1 (Winbond DDR W942508BH-5) 256MB DDR400 X1 (Winbond DDR W942508BH-5) VGA Expansion Card: ATI 9700 PRO (1024x768x32bit color) Hard Disk Driver: IBM IC35L040AVVN07-0 (ATA-100 7200RPM) BIOS: Award Optimal default Win XP Professional...

  • Page 8: Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting

    PS/2 Mouse LINE-IN PS/2 Keyboard LINE-OUT VGA/COM2A COM1 USB1 (Option) VGA (for 7NFG400/7NFG400N) COM2A (for 7NFU400/7NFU400N) K/B Power ON Jumper (JP2) CPU Socket PS2 KB/Mouse Port CPU FAN DDR DIMM X3 PC99 Back Panel COM2 Connector (for7FNG400/7FNG400N) USB Wake-Up Jumper...
  • Page 9 Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page Keyboard Power On Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block JP1,JP4 USB Wake-Up Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block CPU Front Side Bus Frequency 2-pin Block CMOS RAM Clear jumper 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATX Power Connector 20-pin Block P.12 PS/2 Mouse &...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2-1 Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1. Check motherboard setting 2. Install CPU 3. Install Memory 4. Install Expansion cards 5. Connect Ribbon cables, Panel wires, and power supply 6.
  • Page 11 Note: CPU Front Side Bus Frequency also can change setting in BIOS SETUP, please refer page 34 Miscellaneous Control in Host Clock at Next. Note: When overclocking cause system can not boot up, users have to keeping press the “INS” key and push the power on button to switch on the system until the screen have display to recovery the standard Default.

  • Page 12: Install Cpu

    2-3 Install CPU 2-3-1 Glossary Chipset (or core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards. Processor slot/socket - the slot or socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard. Slot (AGP, PCI, ISA, RAM) - the slots used to mount adapter cards and system RAM.

  • Page 13: Install Memory

    Over heat Protect: Only for Athlon XP serial CPU, when the CPU overheat, system will auto shut down power supply. You can hear a continue beep sound, the power button will be locked up. Users must turn off and turn on the AC power to reset the system otherwise the power button will no function, the other way is keeping press the push button few seconds till the beep sound stop, then release the power button and press the power button again to turn on the power supply.

  • Page 14: Expansion Card

    Dual Channel (DIMM1 & DIMM3) Figure 2-4 Dual Channel (DIMM2 & DIMM3) Dual Channel (DIMM1 & DIMM2 & DIMM3) NOTE! When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention on both sides.

  • Page 15: Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard

    Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when enabled 10 * IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11 * IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12 *...

  • Page 16: Connectors, Headers

    VGA Connector (15-pin D-Sub) Connector: VGA (for 7NFG400/7NFG400N only) VGA is the 15-pin D-Subminiature female connector for display monitor. Serial Port COM1,COM2A : COM1, COM2A (COM2A for 7NFU400/7NFU400N) COM1, COM2A are the 9-pin D-Subminiature mail connector. The On-board serial port can be disabled through BIOS SETUP.
  • Page 17 PS/2 Mouse PRINT USB1 LINE-IN LINE-OUT PS/2 Keyboard COM1 VGA/COM2A (Option) Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FDD This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to the floppy drives.

  • Page 18: Headers

    • Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the “Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”. • For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk.
  • Page 19 GAME Port Header (15-pin) : GAME This 15-pin header can through a cable with a 15-pin D-Subminiature Receptacle Connector for joystick/MIDI Device.(Cable option) Pin 1 GAME Port Header USB Port Header (9-pin) : USB2 The header are used for connecting the additional USB port plug. By attaching an option USB cable, your can be provided with two additional USB plugs affixed to the back panel.
  • Page 20 SPEAK Pin 1 Pin 1 System Case Connections (11) Wake On-LAN Headers (3-pin) : WOL This connector connects to a LAN card with a WAKE ON-LAN output. This connector power up the system when a wake up signal is received through the LAN card.
  • Page 21 (13) IR infrared module Headers (5-pin) : IR This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. Pin 1 IR infrared module Headers (14) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CDIN CDIN is the connector for CD-Audio Input signal.

  • Page 22: Starting Up Your Computer

    2-7 Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connection are made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Introducing Bios

    Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.

  • Page 24: The Main Menu

    3-3 The Main Menu Once you enter Award  BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from fourteen setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

  • Page 25: Standard Cmos Features

    Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performances system operations. Load Standard Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance system operation. Set Supervisor/User Password Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords.

  • Page 26: Advanced Bios Features

    Time The time format is <hour><minute><second>. Primary Master/Primary Slave Secondary Master/Secondary Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<–> to select Manual, None, Auto type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category.
  • Page 27 Anti-Virus Protection Allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and alarm beep. Disabled (default) No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.

  • Page 28: Advanced Chipset Features

    Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Sets the number of times a second to repeat a keystroke when you hold the key down. The settings are: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30. Typematic Delay (Msec) Sets the delay time after the key is held down before is begins to repeat the keystroke. The settings are 250, 500, 750, and 1000.

  • Page 29: Integrated Peripherals

    CAS Latency When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. The settings are: 2T and 2.5T. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance.

  • Page 30: Onchip Ide Function

    3-7-1 Onboard IDE Function CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software OnChip IDE Function OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled Item Help OnChip IDE Channel1 Enabled Primary Master Auto Primary Slave Auto Menu Level >> Secondary Master PIO Auto Secondary Slave Auto Primary Master UDMA...

  • Page 31: Onchip Device Function

    3-7-2 Onboard Device Function CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software OnChip Device Function Item Help AC97 Sound Device Auto Game Port Address Midi Port Address Disabled Menu Level >> X Midi Port IRQ nVIDIA LAN Function Auto USB Host Controller Enabled USB 2.0 Support Enabled...

  • Page 32: Power Management Setup

    Onboard FDD Controller Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field.

  • Page 33: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    ACPI Function This item allows you to Enabled/Disabled the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. DPMS (default) Initial display power management signaling. Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.

  • Page 34: Irq Resources

    Reset Configuration Data Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system can not boot. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 35: Pc Health Status

    3-10 PC Health Status This section shows the Status of you CPU, Fan, Warning for overall system status. This is only available if there is Hardware Monitor onboard. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature Disabled Item Help Show PC Health in Post...

  • Page 36: Miscellaneous Control

    3-11 Miscellaneous Control This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software Miscellaneous Control ** Current Host Clock is Item Help Host Clock at Next Boot is 100MHz ** Current DRAM Clock is DRAM Clock at next Boot is 133MHz Menu Level >...

  • Page 37: Load Standard/Optimized Defaults

    3-12 Load Standard/Optimized Defaults Load Standard Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Standard Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing <Y> loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.

  • Page 38: Chapter 4 Driver & Free Program Installation

    Chapter 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION Check your package and there is A MAGIC INSTALL CD included. This CD consists of all DRIVERS you need and some free application programs and utility programs. In addition, this CD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which DRIVERS needed so that your system can function properly.

  • Page 39: Nforce Install Nvidia Nforce Pack Driver

    4-1 nFORCE install NVIDIA nFORCE Pack driver * The path of the file is X:\DRIVER\SETUP.EXE IDE : VIDIA ATAPI VENDOR SUPPORT DRIVER USED FIXED COMPATIBILITY ISSUE FOR IDE DEVICES AGP : NVIDIA AGP DRIVER IS TO BE INSTALLED, IF YOU ARE USING AN AGP VGA CARD, NVIDIA GART WILL PROVIDE SERVICE ROUTINES TO YOUR VGA DRIVER AND INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO HARDWARE, PROVIDING FAST GRAPHIC ACCESS...

  • Page 40: Vga Install Nvidia Vga Driver

    4-2 VGA install NVIDIA VGA Driver (Only for 7NFG400/7NFG400N 1. Click VGA when MAGIC INSTALL MENU 2. Click NEXT When NVIDIA Win95/98/ME/ appears 2000/XP Display Driver Windows appear 3. If You Want Re-start Computer, Click FINISH 4-3 Sound Install AC97 Audio Codec Driver 1.

  • Page 41: Usb

    3. Click Finish and Restart Windows 4. Click Start→Program→Avance Sound Manager→AvRack. Then AVRACK Windows appears 5. Sound Effect select and KaraOK Mode 6. Manual Sound Effect Setting Function Note: The path of the file For WIN98/NT4.0/WIN2K/XP is X:\CODEC\ALC\SETUP.EXE 4-4 USB2.0 Install NVIDIA USB 2.0 Driver Windows 98SE/ME/2000 USB 2.O Driver installation 1.

  • Page 42: Pc-Cillin Install Pc-Cillin2002 Anti-Virus Program

    Windows XP USB 2.O Driver installation 1. Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later 2. Select My Computer, Press Right Button, Select Properties, Go to Hardware \ Device Manager, Remove Other Device \ Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller Restart Your Computer, It Will Find “NVIDIA USB2.0 Enhanced Host Controller” And “USB2.0 Root Hub Device”...

  • Page 43: Pc-Health Install Nforce2 Hardware Doctor Utility

    5. Click INSTALL, Start to install the software 6. Setup Complete and click FINISH 7. After PC-CILLIN 2002 complete, Please 8. finish register process, we recommend select register your information and get LICENSE update item to download newest engine code KEY from TREND MICRO web site, enter and virus code your license key and click FINISH...
  • Page 44 3. Click Next to continue installation 4. Select Program Group name or enter a new group name, click Next, and click Finish after setup complete 4-6-1 How To Utilize PC-HEALTH 1. Click Program → Winbond Hardware 2. After executing Winbond Hardware Doctor it Doctor →...

  • Page 45: Magic Bios Install Bios Live Update Utility

    4-7 MAGIC BIOS Install BIOS Live Update Utility 1. Click Magic BIOS when Magic Install 2. Click Next to install the Magic BIOS in MENU appears Destination Folder 3. After finish Setup you will have a Magic 4. Double click the Magic BIOS icon you will BIOS icon in your screen have this picture, choose from internet you can upgrade BIOS On-line...

  • Page 46: How To Update Bios

    Copy utility program to your boot disc. You may copy from DRIVER CD X:\FLASH\AWDFLASH.EXE or download from our web site. STEP 3. Copy latest BIOS for 7NFU400/7NFU400N/7NFG400/7NFG400N from our web site to your boot disc. STEP 4. Insert your boot disc into A:, start the computer, type “Awdflash A:\N2GAxxx.BIN /SN/PY/CC/R”...

This manual is also suitable for:

7nfu400n7nfg4007nfg400n

Table of Contents