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Acorp N2PA-400 User Manual

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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.
N2PA-400/N2PAP-400
USER'S MANUAL
Release date: June 2003
NO. G03-N2PA4001A

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  • Page 1 N2PA-400/N2PAP-400 USER'S MANUAL M/B For Socket-A Athlon/Duron Processor NO. G03-N2PA4001A 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 N2PA-400/N2PAP-400 MOTHERBOARD 1-1 FEATURE OF MOTHERBOARD ................1 1-2 SPECIFICATION .....................2 1-3 PERFORMANCE LIST....................3 1-4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM & JUMPER SETTING............4 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS ..............6...

  • 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 N2PA-400/N2PAP-400 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 N2Pa-400/N2Pap-400 Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introduction of N2PA-400/N2PAP-400 Motherboard 1-1 Feature of motherboard The N2PA-400/N2PAP-400 motherboard is design for use AMD Athlon/ Duron/Athlon XP 200MHz/266MHz/333MHz/400MHz (Double Data Rate) Front Side Bus Frequency CPU, which utilize the Socket-A design. N2PA-400/N2PAP-400 motherboard use the newest nVIDIA nForce2 400 north bridge...

  • Page 5: Specification

    ∗ ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5x22.0cm Design ∗ nVIDIA nForce2 System Platform Processor (400) north bridge Chipset for N2PA-400/N2PAP-400 ∗ 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 CPU:...

  • Page 7: Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting

    1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting (for N2PAP-400) PRINT PS/2 Mouse LINE-IN PS/2 Keyboard LINE-OUT COM1 COM2A USB1 K/B Power ON Jumper (JP2) CPU Socket PS2 KB/Mouse Port CPU FAN DDR DIMM X3 PC99 Back Panel USB Wake-Up Jumper (JP1) USB Port nVIDIA nForce2 400 ATX Power Connector...
  • Page 8 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 9: Hardware Installation Steps

    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 10 Note: CPU Front Side Bus Frequency also can change setting in BIOS SETUP, please refer page 32 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 11: 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 12: Install Memory

    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 13: Expansion Card

    Figure 2-4 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. WARNING! For the DDR SDRAM CLOCK is set at 166MHz, use only DDR333 compliant DDR Modules.

  • Page 14: Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard

    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 15: Connectors, Headers

    2-6 Connectors, Headers 2-6-1 Connectors Power Connector (20-pin block) : PWR ATX Power Supply connector. This is a new defined 20-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows to use soft power on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard.
  • Page 16 Serial Port COM1,COM2A : COM1, COM2A COM1, COM2A are the 9-pin D-Subminiature mail connector. The On-board serial port can be disabled through BIOS SETUP. Please refer to Chapter 3 “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP” section for more detail information. PS/2 Mouse PRINT USB1 LINE-IN LINE-OUT...

  • Page 17: Headers

    IDE1 IDE 2 Pin 1 Pin 1 • 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 18 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. USB2 Pin 1 USB Port Headers IDE Activity LED: HD LED This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case.
  • Page 19 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. NOTE: This feature requires that Wake On LAN or Ring In Wake up is enabled. Wake-On-LAN Headers (10) FAN Speed Headers (3-pin) : SFAN1, SFAN2, CPUFAN These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the...
  • Page 20 (12) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CDIN CDIN is the connector for CD-Audio Input signal. Please connect it to CD-ROM CD- Audio output connector. C DIN CD Audio-In Headers...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Entering Setup

    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 23: The Main Menu

    Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window, press <Esc>. 3-3 The Main Menu Once you enter Award ® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen.

  • Page 24: Standard Cmos Features

    Miscellaneous Control Use this menu to specify your settings for Miscellaneous control. 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.

  • Page 25: Advanced Bios Features

    Year The year depends on the year of the BIOS. 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 26 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 27: Advanced Chipset Features

    Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected. The settings are: Enabled/Disabled. 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.

  • Page 28: 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 29: Onchip Ide Function

    can choose Auto for recovery pre-state, or always ON/OFF after power recovery. 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 >>...

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: Irq Resources

    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 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 Load Standard Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing <Y> loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.

  • Page 37: Magic Install Supports Windows 9X/Nt/2K/Xp

    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 38: 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 39: Sound Install Alc Ac97 Audio Codec Driver

    4-2 Sound Install AC97 Audio Codec Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Then auto detect operation system language MENU appears edition, click OK, start to install DRIVER 3. Click Finish and Restart Windows 4. Click Start→Program→Avance Sound Manager→AvRack. Then AVRACK Windows appears Sound Effect select and KaraOK Mode Manual Sound Effect Setting...

  • Page 40: Usb

    4-3 USB2.0 Install NVIDIA USB 2.0 Driver Windows 98SE/ME/2000 USB 2.O Driver installation Click USB2.0 when MAGIC INSTALL Click CLOSE and Restart Computer MENU appears Windows XP USB 2.O Driver installation 1. Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later 2.
  • Page 41 This is license agreement, select "I Accept Click NEXT and Enter your Customer the terms" and Click NEXT Information, Click NEXT or choose Change to change the path for the file to be stored Click INSTALL, Start to install the software 6.

  • Page 42: Pc-Health Install Nforce2 Hardware Doctor Utility

    4-5 PC-HEALTH Install NFORCE2 Hardware Doctor Utility The path of the file is X:\83627HD\SETUP.EXE (support WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000/XP) 1. Click PC-Health when Magic Install Menu 2. Click Next when Winbond Hardware Doctor appears Setup Window appears 3. Click Next to continue installation 4.

  • Page 43: Magic Bios Install Bios Live Update Utility

    This is a CPU/System Fan Speed and Temperature status information 4-6 MAGIC BIOS Install BIOS Live Update Utility 1. Click Magic BIOS when Magic Install MENU 2. Click Next to install the Magic BIOS in appears Destination Folder 3. After finish Setup you will have a Magic 4.
  • Page 44 5. When On-line update BIOS the program will 6. Click Next if you need update BIOS, after auto-check your BIOS version upgrade BIOS, the system will clear CMOS and automatically restart 7. Click Yes if you want to update the BIOS 8.

  • Page 45: 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 N2PA-400/N2PAP-400 from our web site to your boot disc. STEP 4. Insert your boot disc into A:, start the computer, type “Awdflash A:\N2PAxxx.BIN /SN/PY/CC/R”...

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