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ECS P4S5MG/GL+ Manual

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Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected un-
der international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any
of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without w ritten consent of the au-
thor.
Version 7.0a
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied w arranties of merchantability or fitness for any par-
ticular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manu-
facturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi -
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not oc-
cur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
−
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
−
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
−
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
−
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manu-
facturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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  • Page 1 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected un- der international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without w ritten consent of the au- thor.
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow - ing conditions: − This device may not cause harmful interference, and − This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface 錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。 Features and Packing List Translations CHAPTER 1 Introducing the Mainboard Introduction ......................1 Checklist.........................1 Standard Items ....................1 Features........................2 Choosing a Computer Case................4 Mainboard Components..................5 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mainboard Safety Precautions....................6 Quick Guide......................6 Installing the Mainboard in a Case..............7 Checking Jumper Settings...................7 Setting Jumpers ....................
  • Page 4 Load Optimal Settings ..................31 Load Best Performance Settings ..............31 Features Setup ....................31 CPU PnP Setup....................33 Hardware Monitor................... 34 Change Password .................... 35 Change or Remove the Password..............35 Exit ........................35 CHAPTER 4 Using the Mainboard Software About the Software CD-ROM................36 Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP ..........36 Running Setup ....................

  • Page 5: Introducing The Mainboard

    Introducing the Mainboard Congratulations on purchasing this mainboard. This mainboard has a Socket- 478 processor socket for Intel Pentium 4 type of processors supporting front side bus (FSB) speeds up to 533 MHz. This mainboard integrates the SiS650/650GL/651 Northbridge along with SiS961/962/962L Southbridge chipsets that supports built-in AC97 Codec, 2 DDR + 2 SDR modules up to 2GB system memory, and provide Ultra DMA 33/66/100 function.

  • Page 6: Features

    • The mPGA Socket 478 Processor • Supports Intel Pentium 4 series CPUs • Supports up to 533 MHz system bus Chipset The SiS650/SiS650GL/SiS651 Northbridge (NB) and SiS961/SiS962/SiS962L Southbridge (SB) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliabil - ity and performance.
  • Page 7 • Advanced power management support • Supports AGP V2.0 Compliant Onboard VGA • Supports AGP 4X/2X interface and Fast Write Transac- tion • Supports high performance & high quality 3D Accelera- tor— A built-in 256-bit 3D engine, up to 143 MHz 3D engine clock speed •...

  • Page 8: Choosing A Computer Case

    There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard com- plies with the specifications for the micro-ATX system case. Some features on the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all the features required.

  • Page 10: Installing The Mainboard

    Installing the Mainboard Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard: • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity. • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the mainboard. •...

  • Page 11: Installing The Mainboard In A Case

    Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the mainboard in a case: This illustration shows an ex- 2. Secure the mainboard with ample of a mainboard being screws where appropriate. installed in a tower-type case: Note: Do not overtighten the screws as this can stress the main- board.

  • Page 12: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Clear CMOS jumper 2-3: Normal JP3: 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 mainboard from operating.

  • Page 13: Connecting Case Components

    After you have installed the mainboard into a case, you can begin connecting the mainboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the power connector from the power supply to the ATX_PW1 connector on the mainboard. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to JP1.

  • Page 14: The Sw1 Connector

    SPK1: Internal speaker Signal Name SPKR Ground The SW1 Connector This panel connector provides a set of switch and LED connectors found on ATX case. Refer to the table below for information. Device Pins HDDLED_P FP ACPI LED 2, 4 HDDLED_N RST_SW_N PW_BT_P...

  • Page 15: Installing Hardware

    Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the mainboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the mainboard, you may cause serious damage to the mainboard or its components.
  • Page 16 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components: Note: The pin-1 corner is marked with an arrow Follow these instructions to install the Retention Module and CPU: Remove the existing retention module (if applicable). Position the backplate against the underside of the mainboard, secure the 4 screws firmly on the retention module.
  • Page 17 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pinhole noticeably mis s- ing). Align and insert the CPU correctly. Press the lever down. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU. Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and s nap the four reten- tion legs of the cooling fan into place.

  • Page 18: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules This mainboard accommodates 168-pin 3.3V/184-pin 2.5V unbuffered SDRAM memory modules. The memory chips must be standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory). It can support SDRAM up to 133MHz/DDR up to 333MHz (for SiS651 NB) memory bus.

  • Page 19: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom

    Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM. Install any remaining DIMM modules. Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 20 When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automatically detect your hard disk drive. If it doesn’t, enter the Setup Utility and use the IDE Hard Disk Auto Detect feature to configure the hard disk drive that you have in- stalled.

  • Page 21: Installing A Floppy Diskette Drive

    Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive (FLOPPY) interface and ships with a dis kette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25-inch drive and a 3.5-inch drive with various capacities. The floppy diskette drive cable has one type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and another type of connector for a 3.5-inch drive.

  • Page 22: Installing Add-On Cards

    Installing Add-on Cards This mainboard has two 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Components Interconnect) expansion slots, one 4xAGP slot, and one AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slot. AGP Slot The 4xAGP slot is used to install a graphics adapter that supports the 4xAGP specification and has a 4xAGP edge connector. Note: The above layout is for reference only.
  • Page 23 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge con- nector is correctly seated in the slot.

  • Page 24: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the mainboard’ s optional devices: AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Signal Name Function AUD_MIC Front Panel Microphone input signal AUD_GND...
  • Page 25 JUSB1: Extended USB module The mainboard has USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Some computer cases have a special module that mounts USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connectors JUSB1 to connect the front-mounted ports to the mainboard.

  • Page 26: Connecting I/O Devices

    The backplane of the mainboard has the following I/O ports: Parallel port (LPT1) Game port PS/2 port mouse PS/2 Serial port VGA port Microphone keyboard ports COM 1 Line -in Line -out PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 point- ing device.
  • Page 27 External Connector Color Coding Many connectors now use standard colors as shown in the table below. Connector Color Audio line-in Light blue Audio line-out Lime Digital monitor/flat panel White IEEE 1394 Grey Microphone Pink MIDI/game Gold Parallel Burgundy PS/2-compatible keyboard Purple PS/2-compatible mouse Green...

  • Page 28: Using Bios

    Using BIOS The computer uses the latest AMI BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the mainboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the mainboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system's configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.

  • Page 29: Running The Setup Utility

    Running the Setup Utility Each time your computer starts, before the operating system loads, a mes- sage appears on the screen that prompts you to “Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP”. When you see this message, press the Delete key and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.

  • Page 30: Using Bios

    When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options.

  • Page 31: Advanced Setup

    drive, select the setting CDROM. If you have an ATAPI device with removable media (e.g. a ZIP drive or an LS-120) select Floptical. Floppy Drive A/Floppy Drive B Use these items to set the size and capacity of the floppy diskette drive(s) installed in the system.
  • Page 32 Floppy Drive Swap (Disabled) If you have two diskette drives installed and you enable this item, drive A be- comes drive B and drive B becomes drive A. Floppy Drive Seek (Disabled) If you enable this item, your system will check all floppy disk drives at start up. Disable th is item unless you are using an old 360KB drive.

  • Page 33: Power Management Setup

    slots. Spread Spectrum (Disabled) If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro- Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. DOS Flat Mode (Disabled) This item enables BIOS entering the DOS protected mode without other soft- ware supporting under the DOS operating system. We recommend y ou to leave this item at the default value.

  • Page 34: Pci / Plug And Play Setup

    this feature. LAN/Ring Power On (Disabled) The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. KeyBoard Power On (Disabled) If you enable this item, you can turn the system on and off by pressing hot keys on the keyboard.

  • Page 35: Load Optimal Settings

    Load Optimal Settings If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you press Y, and then 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 36 Onboard Parallel Port (378h) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LPT1 parallel port, and to as- sign a port address. The Auto setting will detect and available address. Parallel Port Mode (ECP) Use this item to set the parallel port mode. You can select SPP (Standard Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or ECP + EPP.

  • Page 37: Cpu Pnp Setup

    CPU PnP Setup This page lets you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. The system will automatically detect the kind of CPU that you have installed and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page. AMIBIOS SETUP – CPU PnP SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 38: Hardware Monitor

    Hardware Monitor This page sets some of the parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this mainboard. AMIBIOS SETUP – HARDWARE MONITOR (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved *** System Hardware *** Vcore 1.632V Vcc 1.8V 2.496V Vcc 3.3V 3.392V 4.972V +12V...

  • Page 39: Change Password

    Change Password If you highlight this item and press Enter, a dialog box appears which lets you enter a Supervisor password. You can enter no more than six letters or num- bers. Press Enter after you have typed in the password. A second dialog box asks you to retype the password for confirmation.

  • Page 40: Using The Mainboard Software

    Using the Mainboard Software The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bun- dled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your mainboard version.

  • Page 41: Running Setup

    Setup Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD.
  • Page 42 Note: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the mainboard you are installing. The mainboard i dentification is located in the upper left-hand corner. Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.

  • Page 43: Manual Installation

    Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your mainboard. Look for the chipset and mainboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers.
  • Page 44 We strongly recommend users to install this free anti-virus software to help protect your system against viruses. MediaRing Talk – Telephony Software To install the MediaRing Talk voice modem software for the built-in modem, go directory \UTILITY\MEDIARING TALK, then MRTALK- SETUP72.EXE to install the application software.

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