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- Page 1 Trademarks IBM, VGA, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines. Intel, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Pentium 4, MMX, Celeron and Tualatin are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
- Page 2 Notice: 1. Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ..............1 Key Features................2 Package Contents ..............5 Static Electricity Precautions...........6 Pre-Installation Inspection............6 Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation...........7 Mainboard Components ............8 I/O Ports ..................8 Installing the Processor............9 Installing Memory Modules ..........10 Jumper Settings ..............11 Install the Mainboard.............12 The Panel Connector .............13 Other Devices Installation .............14 Expansion Slots Installation ..........15... -
Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket-478 supporting Intel Pentium 4/Hyper Threading Technology processors with front-side bus (FSB) speeds up to 533 MHz. Hyper Threading Technology, designed to take advantage of the multitasking features in Windows XP, gives you the power to do more things at once. -
Page 6: Key Features
Key Features This mainboard has these key features: Socket 478 Processor ♦ The PGA Socket 478 ♦ Supports Intel Pentium 4 series CPU with/without Hyper Threading Technology ♦ Supports a front-side bus (FSB) of 533 MHz Chipset There are VIA P4X400 Northbridge and VT8235 Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. - Page 7 ♦ Graphics Address Relocation Table (GART) One level TLB Structure ● Sixteen entry fully associative page table ● LRU replacement scheme ● Independent GART lookup control for host/AGP/PCI ● master accesses AC’97 Audio Codec ♦ Compliant with AC’97 2.1 specification ♦...
- Page 8 BIOS Firmware This mainboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: ♦ Power management ♦ Wake-up alarms ♦ CPU parameters and memory timing ♦ CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.
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Page 9: Package Contents
Note: Hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without notification Package Contents Attention: This mainboard serial has two models, M950HLU (Hyper Threading CPU, LAN, USB2.0) and M950HU (Hyper Threading CPU, USB 2.0). Please contact your local supplier for more information about your purchased model. -
Page 10: Static Electricity Precautions
Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this mainboard. Extended USB module CNR v.90 56K Fax/Modem card Card Reader (You can buy your own Card Reader from the third party, but please contact your local Card Reader vendor on any issues of the specification and compatibility.) Static Electricity Precautions Static electricity could damage components on this mainboard. -
Page 11: Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation
Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation To install this mainboard in a system, please follow these instructions in this chapter: Identify the mainboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly Install this mainboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to connecting headers on the mainboard... -
Page 12: Mainboard Components
Mainboard Components Identify major components on the mainboard via this diagram underneath. Note: Any jumpers on the mainboard that do not appear in this illustration are for testing only. I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the mainboard. -
Page 13: Installing The Processor
Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 PS/2 Mouse pointing device. Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard keyboard. Use LPT1 to connect printers or other Parallel Port parallel communications devices. (LPT1) Use the COM port to connect serial devices COM1 such as mice or fax/modems. -
Page 14: Installing Memory Modules
5. Lower the CPU fan/heatsink unit onto the CPU and CPU socket, and then use the retention module clamps to snap the fan/heatsink into place. 6. Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU cooling fan power supply connector on the mainboard. -
Page 15: Jumper Settings
1. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM socket down. 2. Align the memory module with the socket. The DIMM sockets are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly. 3. -
Page 16: Install The Mainboard
JP1, JP2: CPU Clock Selector This jumper enables to select CPU frequency. CPU Clock 100M Short Pins 1-2 Short Pins 2-3 133M Short Pins 2-3 Short Pins 1-2 JP3: Keyboard Power On/Off If the Keyboard Power On is enabled, hot keys on the keyboard can work as a power on/off switch for the system. -
Page 17: The Panel Connector
SYSTEM_FAN PANEL2 PANEL1 Connect power supply to the CN3 connector on the mainboard. PJ1 is the CPU Vcore power connector. If there is a cooling fan in the system chassis, connect the cooling fan cable to the SYSTEM_FAN fan power connector on the mainboard. -
Page 18: Other Devices Installation
PANEL2 If there are a headphone jack or/and a microphone jack on the front panel, connect the cables to the PANEL2 on the mainboard. Device Pins Line Out(L) Line Out(L) Line Out (L) 9, 10 (Pin 9) (Pin 10) Empty Empty NC (Pin 7) (Pin 8) -
Page 19: Expansion Slots Installation
This mainboard supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133. UDMA is a technology to accelerate devices’ performance in the IDE channel. To maximize performance, install IDE devices that support UDMA and use 80-pin IDE cables supporting UDMA 66/100/133. Expansion Slots Installation This mainboard has one 8xAGP, one CNR and five 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Components Interconnect) expansion slots. -
Page 20: Connecting Optional Devices
Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the mainboard’s optional devices: SIR1 JUSBC USB2 SPK1 SPK1: Speaker Connector Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK1 header on the mainboard. Signal Signal SPKR USB2: Front panel USB header The mainboard has USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. - Page 21 Signal Signal USB- USB+ The READ1 is shared with one of the USB ports of the I/O back panel. The USB port is located near the Parallel port connector. See “I/O Ports” for more information. Please check the pin assignment of the cable and the USB header on the mainboard.
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Page 22: Chapter 3: Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information of your computer, such as date and time, the type of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies those information to initialize all the components when booting up and basic functions of coordination between system components. -
Page 23: Running The Setup Utility
Running the Setup Utility Every time you start your computer, a message appears on the screen before the operating system loading that prompts you to “Hit <DEL>if you want to run SETUP”. Whenever you see this message, press the Delete key, and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor. -
Page 24: Standard Cmos Setup Page
Standard CMOS Setup Page This page helps you set up basic information such as the date and time, the IDE devices, and the diskette drives. AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Date (mm/dd/yy) : Tue May 06, 2003 Time (hh/mm/ss) : 16:14:12 32Bit Type... -
Page 25: Advanced Setup Page
Advanced Setup Page This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Be more careful to this page. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. AMIBIOS SETUP – ADVANCED SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Quick Boot Enabled Auto detect DIMM/PCI Clk... - Page 26 Enable this item if any IDE hard disks S.M.A.R.T. for support the S.M.A.R.T. (Self- Hard Disks Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) feature. This item determines if the Num Lock BootUp Num- key is active or inactive at system start- Lock up time.
- Page 27 This item determines the operation of DRAM CAS# SDRAM memory CAS (column address Latency strobe). It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value. The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode. Enable this item to increase SDRAM DRAM Bank memory speed.
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Page 28: Power Management Setup Page
Power Management Setup Page This page sets up some parameters of system power management operation. AMIBIOS SETUP – POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved ACPI Aware O/S Power Management Enabled Suspend Time Out <Min.> Disabled Hard Disk Time Out <Min.>... -
Page 29: Pci/Plug And Play Setup Page
The system can be turned off with a Resume On software command. If you enable this item, RTC Alarm / the system can automatically resume at a Date / Hour / fixed time based on the system’s RTC Minute / (realtime clock). -
Page 30: Load Optimal Settings
Enable this item if you are using an O/S that Plug and Play supports Plug and Play such as Windows 95 Aware O/S or 98. This item indicates if the primary graphics Primary adapter uses the PCI or the AGP bus. The Graphics default AGP setting still lets the onboard Adapter... -
Page 31: Features Setup Page
Features Setup Page This page sets up some parameters for those peripheral devices connected to the system. AMIBIOS SETUP – FEATURES SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved OnBoard FDC Enabled OnBoard Serial PortA 3F8h/COM1 OnBoard IR Port Disabled OnBoard Parallel Port 378h... -
Page 32: Cpu Pnp Setup Page
This item enables or disables the MC’97 Modem Device modem chip. This item enables or disables the onboard Ethernet Ethernet LAN. Device Use this item to select the USB ports or disabled. Controller This item allows you to enable the USB USB Device device, if you have installed a USB device Legacy... -
Page 33: Hardware Monitor Page
Hardware Monitor Page This page sets up some 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 2.5V 2.496V Vcc 3.3V 3.392V Vcc 5V 4.919V... -
Page 34: Exit
Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration and exit the program. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press Y to save and exit, or press N to exit without saving. -
Page 35: Chapter 4: Software & Applications
Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction This chapter describes the contents of the support CD-ROM that comes with the mainboard package. The support CD-ROM contains all useful software, necessary drivers and utility programs to properly run our products. More program information is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software. -
Page 36: Installing Support Software
Installing Support Software 1.Insert the support CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive. 2.When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the system CD-ROM drive, the CD automatically displays an Auto Setup screen. 3.The screen displays three buttons of Setup, Browse CD and Exit on the right side, and three others Setup, Application and ReadMe at the bottom. - Page 37 Auto-Installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP If you are under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, please click the Setup button to run the software auto-installing program while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: 1. The installation program loads and displays the following screen.
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Page 38: Bundled Software Installation
Installing under Windows NT or Manual Installation If you are under Windows NT, the auto-installing program doesn’t work out; or you have to do the manual installation, please follow this procedure while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: 1. -
Page 39: Hyper Threading Cpu
Hyper Threading CPU You must update BIOS to initiate BIOS Hyper Threading Function and use HT CPU function under WinXP Operating System; if not, please disable this option. ♦ When BIOS detects the HT CPU, it shows the “Hyper Threading Function (default Disabled)” option, which you must set Enabled if you want to test HT CPU function.