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- Page 1 This publication, including photographs, illustrations and software, is under the protection of international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Trademark ..................I Static Electricity Precautions..........III Pre-Installation Inspection.............III Features & Checklist Translations ..........V Chapter 1: Introduction..............1 Key Features................2 Package Contents ..............6 Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation..........7 Mainboard Components ............8 I/O Ports ..................9 Installing the Processor............10 Installing Memory Modules ..........11 Jumper Settings ..............13 The Panel Connectors............15 Other Devices Installation .............16... -
Page 3: Static Electricity Precautions
Static Electricity Precautions Static electricity could damage components on this mainboard. Take the following precautions while unpacking this mainboard and installing it in a system. 1. Don’t take this mainboard and components out of their original static-proof package until you are ready to install them. 2. - Page 4 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.
- Page 5 Liste de contrôle Le coffret de votre carte mère contient les éléments suivants : La carte mère Le Manuel utilisateur Un câble plat pour lecteur de disquette (optionnel) Une câble plat pour lecteur IDE CD de support de logiciels Caractéristiques Prise en charge du Processeur Socket-478 Processeur •...
- Page 6 5 bits : ENTRÉE LIGNE, ENTRÉE CD, ENTRÉE AUX • Trois Prises Audio – Ligne-Sortie, Ligne-Entrée et Entrée Microphone • Compatible Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro • Compatible E/S Numérique avec mode consommateur S/PDIF • Support de gestion d’alimentation avancé •...
- Page 7 Checkliste Die Verpackung Ihres Mainboards enthält folgende Teile: Mainboard Handbuch Bandkabel für Floppylaufwerke (optional) Bandkabel für IDE-Laufwerke Software-CD Ausstattung Unterstütz Socket-478-Prozessoren Prozessor • Unterstützung für Intel Pentium 4-CPUs • Unterstützung von bis zu 533 MHz Front-Side Bus Dieser Chipsatz besteht aus einer VIA P4M266/A Northbridge und einer VIA Chipsatz 8235 Southbridge.
- Page 8 • Kompatibel mit Sound Blaster und Sound Blaster Pro • Digital I/O kompatibel mit Consumer Mode S/PDIF • Unterstützung für Advanced Power Management • Zwei 32-Bit PCI-Steckplätze Erweiterungss • Ein 4xAGP-Steckplatz teckplätze • Ein CNR-Steckplatz • Zwei IDE-Header Onboard IDE •...
- Page 9 Lista L’imballo della scheda madre é composto da: La scheda madre Il manuale Una piattina per il collegamento dei drive (opzionale) Una piattina IDE Il CD con il Software di supporto Caratteristiche Dotata di Socket 478 per Processori Processor • Supporta CPU Intel Pentium serie 4 •...
- Page 10 • Supporto per gestione energetica avanzata. • Due slot PCI a 32 bit Slot di • Una slot AGP 4x espansione • Una slot CNR • Due connettori IDE Onboard IDE • Supporto della modalità PIO (Programmable Input/Output) e DMA (Direct Memory Access) •...
- Page 11 LiSTA DE VERIFICACIÓN El paquete de su placa principal contiene los sigtes. ítems: La placa principal El Manual del Usuario Un cable cinta para el lector de disquete (optativo) Un cable cinta para el lector IDE CD de Software de soporte Características Soporte de Procesador Socket-478 Procesador...
- Page 12 • Tres Enchufes de Audio – Línea de Salida, Línea de Entrada y Entrada de Micrófono • Tarjeta de Sonido, Tarjeta de Sonido Pro Compatible • Entrada/Salida Digital compatible con modo de consumidor S/PDIF • Soporte de administración de energía avanzada •...
- Page 13 Lista de verificação A embalagem da sua placa principal contém os seguintes itens: A placa principal O Manual do Utilizador Um cabo para a unidade de disquetes (opcional) Um cabo para a unidade IDE CD de suporte para o software Características Suporte do Processador Socket-478 Processador...
- Page 14 • Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro Compatível • Digital I/O compatível com modo consumidor S/PDIF • Suporte de gerenciamento de força avançado • Duas slots PCI de 32 bit Slots de • Um slot AGP4x expansão • Um slot CNR •...
- Page 15 检查单 您的主板包装含有以下项目： 主板 用户手册 一根磁盘驱动器扁平电缆（可选） 一根 IDE 驱动器扁平电缆 软件支持 CD 功能 支持 Socket-478 处理器 处理器 • 支持 Intel Pentium 4 系列 CPU • 支持 400/533 MHz 前端总线 芯片组包含 VIA P4M266/A 北桥和 VT8235 南桥， 它基于一种新型的、 可扩 芯片组 展的架构，能提供已经证明的可靠性和高性能。 • 先进的 V-Link 存储控制器架构，能够提供到 266 MB/s 的的带宽和性能， 甚至能够满足...
- Page 16 • 1 个 4XAGP 插槽 • 2 个 IDE 接口 Onboard IDE • 支持 PIO (程控输入/输出) 和 DMA (直接存储器存取) 模式 • 支持 IDE Ultra DMA 总线控制，传输速率可达 33/66/100/133 MB/sec 集成 I/O 端口 此主板具有完整的 I/O 端口和插孔 • 2 个用于鼠标和键盘的 PS/2 端口 • 1 个串口 •...
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Page 17: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket 478 for the Intel Pentium 4 type of processors supporting front side bus (FSB) speeds up to 400/533 MHz. This mainboard has the VIA P4M266/A Northbridge and VT8235 Southbridge chipsets that support AC 97 audio codec, and provide Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 function. -
Page 18: Key Features
Key Features This mainboard has these key features: Socket 478 Processor ♦ The PGA Socket 478 ♦ Accommodates Intel Pentium 4 CPUs ♦ Supports a front-side bus (FSB) of 400/533 MHz Chipset There are VIA P4M266/A Northbridge and VT8235 Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. - Page 19 Built-in Graphics System ♦ P4M266/A integrates S3’s Savag4 graphics accelerator into a single chip. P4M266/A brings mainstream graphics performance to the Value PC with leading-edge 2D, 3D and DVD video acceleration into a cost effective package. Based on its capabilities, P4M266/A is an ideal solution for the consumer, corporate mobile users and entry level professionals.
- Page 20 Expansion Options The mainboard comes with the following expansion options: ♦ Two 32-bit PCI slots ♦ One 4xAGP slot ♦ One CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot Onboard IDE ♦ Two IDE Connectors ♦ Supports PIO (Programmable Input/Output) and DMA (Direct Memory Access) modes ♦...
- Page 21 ♦ Compliant with Intel’s Enhanced Host Controller Interface Specification Revision 0.95 ♦ Compliant with Universal Host Controller Interface Specification Revision 1.1 ♦ PCI multi-function device consists of two UHCI Host Controller cores for full-/low-speed signaling and one EHCI Host Controller core for high-speed signaling ♦...
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Page 22: Package Contents
Package Contents Your mainboard package contains the following items: The mainboard The User’s Manual One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional) One IDE drive ribbon cable The Software support CD Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this mainboard. -
Page 23: 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 connectors on the mainboard... -
Page 24: Mainboard Components
Mainboard Components Identify major components on the mainboard via this diagram underneath. Note: Those jumpers of mainboard not appearing in this illustration are for testing only. -
Page 25: I/O Ports
I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the mainboard. (optional) PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS/2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. -
Page 26: Installing The Processor
Installing the Processor This mainboard has a Socket 478 processor socket. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory. -
Page 27: Installing Memory Modules
Installing Memory Modules This mainboard accommodates two 168-pin 3.3V unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) and Double Data Rate SDRAM ( two 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered SDRAM) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets, supporting 133 MHz SDRAM / 266 MHz DDR SDRAM. The SDRAM DIMMs and DDRs can synchronously work with 100 MHz or operates over a 266 MHz system bus. - Page 28 Installation Procedure The mainboard accommodates two types of memory modules. You must install at least one module in any of these sockets. You can install each module up to 2GB system memory. Refer to the following to install the memory modules. 1.
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Page 29: Jumper Settings
Jumper Settings Using a jumper cap to connect two pins is SHORT, removing it from these pins, OPEN. PANEL1 JP1A1 JP1B1 PANEL2 JBAT1 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper This jumper is to clear the contents of CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect that prevents your mainboard from operating. - Page 30 JP1: DRAM Voltage (VCC) This jumper enables to select voltage of DRAM. Function Jumper Setting 2.5V (DDR) Open Pins 1-2 (SDR) Short Pins 1-2 J2A/B/C/D, J3A/B/C/D: DDR/SDR DRAM Type Selector This jumper enables to select the type of DDR or SDR DRAM.
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Page 31: The Panel Connectors
The Panel Connectors PANEL1 If there are a headphone jack or/and a microphone jack on the front panel, connect the cables to the PANEL1 on the mainboard. Device Pins Line Out(L) Line Out(L) Line Out (L) 9, 10 (Pin 9) (Pin 10) Empty Empty... -
Page 32: Other Devices Installation
Other Devices Installation Floppy Diskette Drive Installation The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD) interface and ships with a diskette 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. -
Page 33: Expansion Slots Installation
Expansion Slots Installation This mainboard has one 4xAGP, one CNR and two 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Components Interconnect) expansion slots. 4 x AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot You can install a graphics adapter supporting 4xAGP specification in the AGP slot. This slot has one 4xAGP edge connector. CNR (Communications Networking Riser) Slot You can install a CNR (the Communications Networking Riser) card in the CNR slot. -
Page 34: Connecting Optional Devices
Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the mainboard’s optional devices: SIR1 SPK1 USB2 J12: Sleep Switch This header is connected to the sleep button for suspending the computer’s activity if pushing the button. Or, the computer is automatically suspended after passing a period of time. - Page 35 USB2: Front panel USB Connector 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 USB2 to connect the front-mounted ports to the mainboard.
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Page 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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) : Wed Sep 17, 2003 Time (hh/mm/ss) : 11:19:55 32Bit Type... -
Page 39: 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 AGP Aperture Size... - Page 40 BootUp Num- This item determines if the Num Lock Lock key is active or inactive at system start- up time. Floppy Drive If you have two diskette drives installed Swap and you enable this item, drive A becomes drive B and drive B becomes drive A.
- Page 41 DRAM Bank Enable this item to increase DRAM Interleave memory speed. When enabled, separate memory banks are set for odd and even addresses and the next byte of memory can be accessed while the current byte is being refreshed. AGP Comp. Use this item to signal driving current on Driving AGP cards to auto or manual.
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Page 42: 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 Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled RTC Alarm Date... - Page 43 Resume On The system can be turned off with a RTC Alarm / software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a Date / Hour / Minute / fixed time based on the system’s RTC Second (realtime clock).
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Page 44: Pci/Plug And Play Setup Page
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability. AMIBIOS SETUP – PCI / PLUG AND PLAY SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Plug and Play Aware O/S Share Memory Size 32MB... -
Page 45: 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 46 OnBoard FDC Use this item to enable or disable the onboard floppy disk drive interface. OnBoard Serial Use this item to enable or disable the PortA onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address. OnBoard IR Use this item to enable or disable the Port onboard infrared port, and to assign a port address.
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Page 47: Cpu Pnp Setup Page
USB Device This item allows you to enable the USB Legacy device, if you have installed a USB device on the system board. Support ThumbDrive Enable this item to make a small portion of Support For memory storage device for the USB ports. CPU PnP Setup Page This page helps you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. -
Page 48: 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 4.945V... -
Page 49: 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 50: 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 51: 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 52 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 53: 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.