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- Page 1 MLX8440 User Manual 451-844000400 REVISION:C 30-Jan-1998...
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Page 3: Chapter 1 Introduction
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The mainboard is a high-performance mainboard based on the advanced PENTIUM II microprocessor, the PCI Local Bus and the Intel 440LX chipset. The mainboard offers a high degree of flexibility in configuration and is fully IBM PC/AT compatible. 1.1 KEYFEATURES √... -
Page 4: Static Electricity Precautions
MLX8440 User s Manual √ √ √ 1.2 STATIC ELECTRICITY PRECAUTIONS Static electricity can easily damage your mainboard. Observing a few basic precautions can help you safeguard against damage that could result in expensive repairs. Follow the measures below to protect your equip- ment from static discharge: √... -
Page 5: Unpacking The Mainboard
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.3 UNPACKING THE MAINBOARD The mainboard comes packed in a sturdy cardboard shipping carton. The carton contains: The mainboard is easily damaged by static electricity. Observe the following precautions while unpacking and installing the mainboard. Touch an unpainted area of the system chassis before handling the mainboard or any component. -
Page 6: Mainboard Component Locations
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION Before y ou install the mainboard into the system chassis, you may find it conve- nient to first configure the mainboard's hardware. This chapter describes how to set jumpers and install memory modules, and where to attach components. 2.1 MAINBOARD COMPONENT LOCATIONS... -
Page 7: Power Precautions
Chapter 2: Hardware Configuration 2.2 POWER PRECAUTIONS Before you begin configuration, make sure you are working with an unplugged mainboard. Many components are powered by low-voltage current, but there still may be a dangerous electric current coming from the leads and power supply. You should take the following precautions: √... - Page 8 MLX8440 User s Manual P3 P2 P1 P3 P2 P1 P2 P1 P2 P1 This connector connects to a ATX power supply. The plug from the power supply will only insert in one orientation because of the different hole sizes.
- Page 9 Chapter 2: Hardware Configuration A standard six female DIN keyboard connector is located at the rear of the board PS1KEYB. This connector supports two port USB Bus. Description Description +5 VDC Ground DATA- DATA+ DATA+ DATA- Ground +5VDC Reset Suspend Switch HDD LED Key Lock Speaker...
- Page 10 MLX8440 User s Manual Attach the Reset switch cable to this connector. Setting Descriptio Open Normal Mode Short Reset System KB Lock is a keylock connector that enables and disables the keyboard and the Power-LED on the case. Description LED Output...
- Page 11 Chapter 2: Hardware Configuration Attrachthe power switch cable to thisconnector. Holding the power switch for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. The mainboard has a clock generator that lets you choose the CPU frequency by settings jumper JPX. You can set the CPU speed to 50/55/60/66/68/75 MHz as shown below.
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Page 12: Memory Installation
MLX8440 User s Manual Description N.C. IRRX Ground I R T X Fast IR 2.5 MEMORY INSTALLATION The mainboard lets you add up to 384MB of system memory DIMM sockets on the mainboard. BANK MEMORY MODULE DIM 1 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB... - Page 13 Chapter 2: Hardware Configuration 2.6 INSTALLING PENTIUM II PROCESSOR IN SLOT 1 To Install the retention base on Slot 1 refer to the figures and instructions below: Locate the protruding, toothed edge at the end of Slot l closest to the edge of the mainboard.
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Page 15: Chapter 3 Bios Setup
CHAPTER 3 BIOS SETUP This chapter explains how to configure the mainboard's BIOS setup program. After you have configured the mainboard, and have assembled the components, you can turn on the completed system. At this point, run the software setup to ensure that the system information is correct. -
Page 16: Standard Cmos Setup
MLX8440 User s Manual 3. Choose an option and press <Enter>. Modify the system parameters to reflect the options installed in the system. (See the following sections for more information.) 4. Press <ESC> at anytime to return to the Main Menu. - Page 17 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 2. Use the arrow keys to move between items and to select values. Modify the selected fields using the PgUp/PgDn/+/- keys. Some fields let you enter numeric values directly. 3. After you have finished with the Standard CMOS Setup program, press the <ESC>...
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Page 18: Bios Features Setup
MLX8440 User s Manual 3.2 BIOS FEATURES SETUP Run the BIOS Features Setup as follows: 1. Choose "BIOS FEATURES SETUP" from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of items appears. ROM PCI / I S A BI O S BIOS FEATURES SETUP A W ARD SOFTW ARE, I N C. - Page 19 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup...
- Page 20 MLX8440 User s Manual 3. After you have finished with the BIOS Features Setup program, press the <ESC> key and then follow screen instructions to save or disregard your settings.
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Page 21: Chipset Features Setup
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.3 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP The "CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP" is used to control the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. Run the Chipset Features Setup as follows: 1. - Page 22 MLX8440 User s Manual...
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Page 23: Power Management Setup
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.4 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP The Power Management controls the mainboard'a "green" features that for the power saving Mode, Display turn off and HDD power down that together form the hardwave power conservation scheme. Run the Power Management Setup as follows: 1. - Page 24 MLX8440 User s Manual...
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Page 25: Pnp/Pci Slot Configuration
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.5 PNP/PCI SLOT CONFIGURATION The "PNP/PCI SLOT CONFIGURATION" sets the system for use with PCI bus cards. Run the PNP/PCI Slot Configuration program as follows: 1. Choose "PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION" from the Main Menu and a screen with a list of items appears. -
Page 26: Load Setup Defaults
MLX8440 User s Manual 3.6 LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS This Main Menu item loads the default system values. These settings are recom- mended for optimum performance. If the CMOS is corrupted when enter BIOS setup utility you must load setup default again. Choose this item and the follow- ing message appears: "Load SETUP Defaults (Y/N)? N”... -
Page 27: Integrated Peripherals Setup
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.7 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP The "INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS" is used to control the values of the I/O chipset registers. These registers control the mode of HDD type and I/O address port. Run the Integrated Peripherals as follows: 1. - Page 28 MLX8440 User s Manual The system supports five modes, numbered from 0 to 4, which primarily differ in timing. When Auto is selected, the BIOS will select the best available mode.
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Page 29: User Password Setting
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.8 USER PASSWORD SETTING This Main Menu item lets you configure the system so that a password is required every time the system boots or an attempt is made to enter the Setup program. The password cannot be longer than 8 characters. ROM PCI / I S A BI O S CMOS SETUP UTILITY A WARD SOFTW ARE, I N C. -
Page 30: Ide Hdd Auto Detection
MLX8440 User s Manual 3.9 IDE HDD AUTO DETECTION 1. If your system has an IDE hard drive, you can use this utility to detect its parameters and automatically enter them into the Standard CMOS Setup. ROM PCI / I S A BI O S CMOS SETUP UTILITY A W ARD SOFTW ARE, I N C. -
Page 31: Save And Exit Setup
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup 3.10 SAVE & EXIT SETUP 3.11 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING Select this item from the main menu and type to exit the BIOS Setup program without saving the values entered during the current session. Type to return to the Setup program. -
Page 32: Chapter 4 Hardware Monitor
CHAPTER 4 HARDWARE MONITOR 4.1 System Health Monitor Utility The system board comes with a System Health Monitor utility contained in the provided CD/diskette. This utility shows the current temperature of the processor, power voltages, and processor/chassis fan speed. The utility also allows you to manually set the range of the processors temperature, power voltages, and processor/chassis fan speed. -
Page 33: Installing The Utility
Chapter 4: Hardware Monitor “ ” 4.2 INSTALLING THE UTILITY Insert the CD/diskette that came with the system board. Run SETUP.EXE of the System Health Monitor utility. After completing installation, you will find this utility in StartUp under Programs of Windows 95 / NT 4.0. - Page 34 MLX8440 User s Manual...