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User’s Guide IM845GL Motherboard CONTENTS Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Motherboard Overview Chapter 2 Using the BIOS Setup Program About the Setup Program Entering the Setup Program BIOS Setup Program Chapter 3 Installing Board Options Before You Begin Installing and Removing the Processor Installing and Removing Memory Modules Changing the Jumpers Replacing the Battery...
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............................Safety Information Battery Warning Instruction Caution If battery is incorrectly replaced there poses a danger of explosion. Replace battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Attention Il y a danger d‘explosion s‘il y a remplacement incorrect de la batterie.
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............................Before You Read The information in this user’s guide is subject to change without notice. eMachines, Inc. shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. eMachines, stylized “e”...
CONTENTS Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Motherboard Overview .................... 1-3 Rear Panel Connectors ..................1-4 Chapter 2 Using the BIOS Setup Program About the Setup Program ..................2-1 Entering the Setup Program ..................2-2 Help Window ....................2-3 BIOS Setup Program ....................2-4 Main Menu ......................
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............................Chapter 3 Installing Board Options Before You Begin ..................... 3-1 Installing and Removing the Processor ..............3-2 Installing the Processor ..................3-2 Removing the Processor ................... 3-4 Installing and Removing Memory Modules ............3-5 Installing a Memory Module ................3-6 Removing a Memory Module ................
Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description Motherboard Description This chapter describes the major features of your motherboard. Your motherboard offers the following features: Micro ATX form factor ® ® Intel Pentium 4 processor in the mPGA 478 pin package Two DIMM sockets, expandable up to 2 GB using 1 GB DDR SDRAM modules Two built-in Enhanced IDE controllers ®...
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............................Video memory using main memory NOTE The internal graphics device on Intel 82845GL supports Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology (D.V.M.T). D.V.M.T. dynamically responds to application requirements by allocating the proper amount of display and texturing memory. As your system has sharing memory architecture using the main memory for video memory, the usable main memory size is less than real size when the computer is running.
............................Motherboard Overview Power supply connector Intel 82845GL Graphics Memory Controller Hub(GMCH) Auxiliary 12V power mPGA478 socket supply connector Power supply fan CPU fan connector connector DIMM sockets Joystick connector SMSC LPC47M192 super I/O controller Back panel I/O connectors Speaker Video audio connector FDD connector CD audio connector...
............................Rear Panel Connectors The motherboard has connectors for peripheral devices. USB connectors LAN connector (optional) Line-in jack Parallel port connector PS/2 mouse connector Speaker jack PS/2 keyboard connector Microphone jack Serial port (COM1) connector USB connectors Video connector ..............................................Introduction 2002-07-29, ¿ÀÈÄ...
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Using the BIOS Setup Program Using the BIOS Setup Program This chapter explains how to use the BIOS Setup program. You can use the Setup program to change the computer’s configuration information and boot-up sequence, etc. About the Setup Program Your system uses a Phoenix BIOS, which is stored in flash memory on the motherboard.
............................Entering the Setup Program To enter the Setup program, turn the computer on and press DEL as soon as you see the “emachines” logo. If you do not press the key quickly, the computer starts loading the operating system. NOTE For reference purposes, write down the current Setup settings.
............................The next table shows the function keys available for menu screens. Setup Key Description <F1> or <Alt-H> Brings up a help screen for the current item. <Esc> Exits the menu. <←> or <→> Selects a different menu screen. <↑> or <↓> Moves cursor up or down.
............................BIOS Setup Program Main Menu This menu reports processor and memory information and is for configuring the system date, system time, floppy options, and IDE devices. Feature Options Description System Time Hour, minute, and Specifies the current time. second System Date Month, day, and year Specifies the current date.
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............................IDE Device Configuration Submenus This submenu is for configuring IDE devices, including: Primary IDE master/slave Secondary IDE master/slave Feature Options Description Type • Auto Auto automatically fills in the values for the cylinders, heads, and sectors fields. Multi-Sector No options Displays the number of sectors per block for transfers from the hard Transfers drive to memory.
............................Advanced Menu This menu is for setting advanced features that are available through the chipset. Feature Options Description CPU Type No options Displays the processor type. CPU Speed No options Displays the processor speed. Cache Ram No options Displays the amount of cache RAM. Plug &...
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............................I/O Device Configuration Submenu This submenu is for configuring the I/O devices. Feature Options Description Serial port A: • Disabled Configures serial port. • Enabled If you select Enabled, you must assign the address and interrupt. Base I/O address •...
............................Hardware Monitor Submenu This submenu reports the speed of CPU fan and system fan. Feature Options Description CPU Fan Speed No options Displays the CPU fan speed. System Fan Speed No options Displays the system fan speed. Security Menu This menu is for setting passwords and security features.
............................Deleting or Changing a Password If you want to delete the current password, follow these steps: 1. Press Enter at Set User Password or Set Supervisor Password from the Security menu. 2. Type the current password in “Enter Current Password” and press Enter. 3.
............................Boot Menu This menu is for setting the boot sequence. Feature Options Description Boot-time • Disabled Displays system summary screen during bootup. Diagnostic Screen • Enabled Quick Boot Mode • Enabled Enables the computer to boot without running certain POST •...
Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Installing Board Options Installing Board Options This chapter describes how to install board options in your computer. You can use these instructions to install a variety of devices and board options. Although your board options may look a bit different from the ones illustrated herein, you can install and remove it the same way.
............................Installing and Removing the Processor The processor that you install must be compatible with mPGA478 socket. Installing the Processor To install the processor, follow these steps: 1. See the illustration in “Motherboard Overview” in Chapter 1 for the location of the processor socket.
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............................4. Press the ZIF handle back to close it. 5. Attach the heatsink to the processor socket. NOTE Depending on the model, the heatsink may vary. 6. Connect the fan connector cable from the CPU fan to the CPU fan connector on the motherboard.
............................Removing the Processor To remove the processor, follow these steps: 1. Unplug the cable connector from the CPU fan connector on the motherboard. CPU fan connector 2. Remove the heatsink by releasing both tabs on the heatsink that secure the heatsink to the socket.
............................3. Pull the ZIF handle sideways away from the socket then upward to 90-degree angles and carefully pull the chip straight up from the socket. ZIF handle 4. Press the ZIF handle back to close it. Installing and Removing Memory Modules The motherboard has two dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets.
............................Installing a Memory Module Follow these steps to install DIMMs: 1. Release the plastic retaining clips at each end of the socket by pressing the clips outward until they snap open. 2. Orient a DIMM to the socket so the notch in the DIMM connector are aligned with the crossbars in the socket.
............................Changing the Jumpers The jumpers are small electrical connectors that control various circuits or functions in your system. Jumpers are small blocks on a circuit board with two or more pins emerging from them. To change a jumper setting, pull the plug off its pins and carefully fit it down onto the pins indicated.
............................Replacing the Battery The 3 V, coin-cell CR2032-type battery on the mainboard provides power to the real-time clock and CMOS RAM. It has an estimated lifetime of three years if the computer is turned off. To replace the battery, follow these steps: 1.
............................The Things to do in Post-installation After you install or remove board options, if necessary, be sure to run Setup program to update the configuration of your system. See Chapter 2 for detail information. If you installed a new optional equipment and Windows has installed in your system, you need to have Windows detects it.
Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Specifications Specifications Feature Specifications Form Factor Micro ATX Processor • Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor • 400 MHz system bus with an integrated 256K L2 cache NOTE The processor depends on the model of computer you purchased. Memory •...
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............................Feature Specifications Built-in Audio Integrated Audio Controller in Intel ® 82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) Controller • AC '97 2.2 Compliant • AC '97 Link for Audio CODEC • Separate Independent PCI Function for Audio AD 1981A Audio Codec ‘97 •...
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