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Mainboard User's Manual
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  • Page 1 Mainboard User’s Manual This publication, photographs, illustrations and software are under the protection of international copyright laws and all rights reserved. It does not allow any reproduction of this manual, content and any materials contained herein without the written consent of the authentic manufacturer. The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 2 Mainboard User’s Manual 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Mainboard User’s Manual 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 ..................9 Installing the Processor............10 Installing Memory Modules ..........11 Jumper Settings ..............13 Install The Mainboard ............14 Optional Extension Brackets ..........16 Install Other Devices .............17...
  • Page 4 Mainboard User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket-478 support for Intel Pentium4 processors with front-side bus (FSB) speeds up to 400/533MHz This mainboard has the Intel 845GV chipset that contains Intel 82845 Memory Controller Hub and Intel 82801 I/O Controller Hub.

  • Page 6: Key Features

    Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features This mainboard has these key features: Socket-478 Processor ♦ Supports Intel Pentium 4 series CPUs ♦ Supports Intel Pentium 4 series CPU with Hyper Threading Technology ♦ Supports up to 533 MHz Front-Side Bus Memory Support ♦...
  • Page 7 1: Introduction Onboard I/O Ports The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: ♦ Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard ♦ One serial ports ♦ One parallel port ♦ One VGA port ♦ One MIDI/game port ♦...
  • Page 8 Mainboard User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    1: Introduction Package Contents Your mainboard package contains the following items: The mainboard The User’s Manual One diskette drive ribbon cable One IDE drive ribbon cable Software support CD Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this mainboard.

  • Page 10: Static Electricity Precautions

    Mainboard User’s Manual 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 11: Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation

    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 User’s Manual Mainboard Components Identify major components on the mainboard via this diagram underneath. Note: Any jumpers on your mainboard not appearing in this illustration are for testing only.

  • Page 13: I/O Ports

    2: Mainboard Installation I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the mainboard. Parallel port (LPT1) Game port PS/2 port mouse PS/2 Serial port VGA port Microphone keyboard ports COM 1 VGA1 Line-in Line-out 1.

  • Page 14: Installing The Processor

    Mainboard User’s Manual 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 15: Installing Memory Modules

    2: Mainboard Installation Installing Memory Modules This mainboard accommodates 168-pin 3.3V/184-pin 2.5V unbuffered SDRAM memory modules. The memory chips must be standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory). The CPU supports 100MHz system bus. The SDRAM DIMMs and DDRs can synchronously work with 100 MHz or operates over a 133 MHz memory bus.
  • Page 16 Mainboard User’s Manual Installation Procedure The mainboard accommodates two memory modules. You must install at least one module in any of these sockets. Each module can be installed with up to 2 GB system memory. Refer to the following to install the memory modules. 1.

  • Page 17: Jumper Settings

    2: Mainboard Installation Jumper Settings JT10 JT11 JP2: Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your mainboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from the mainboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.

  • Page 18: Install The Mainboard

    Mainboard User’s Manual Install the Mainboard Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case). The board is an ATX size mainboard with a twin-tier of I/O ports. You can install this mainboard in an ATX case. Ensure that your case has an I/O cover plate that matches the ports on this mainboard.
  • Page 19 2: Mainboard Installation Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1 header. Here is a list of the PANEL1 header’s pin assignments. Signal Signal HDD_LED_P ACPI-LED HDD_LED_N ACPI-LED RESET_SW_N POWER-BT RESET_SW_P POWER-BT If there are a headphone jack or/and a microphone jack on the front panel, connect the cables to the AUDIO1 header on the mainboard.

  • Page 20: Optional Extension Brackets

    Mainboard User’s Manual Optional Extension Brackets For this mainboard, you can also obtain a USB module extension bracket for more USB ports. Install them by following the steps below. Note: All the ribbon cables used on the extension brackets have a red stripe on the Pin-1 side of the cable.

  • Page 21: Install Other Devices

    2: Mainboard Installation Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. FLOPPY IDE1 IDE2 Floppy Disk Drive The mainboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that can support one or two drives. Drives can be 3.5” or 5.25” wide, with capacities of 360K, 720K, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB.
  • Page 22 Mainboard User’s Manual Install the device(s) and connect power from the system power supply. Use the cable provided to connect the device(s) to the Primary IDE channel connector IDE1 on the mainboard. If you want to install more IDE devices, you can purchase a second IDE cable and connect one or two devices to the Secondary IDE channel connector IDE2 on the mainboard.
  • Page 23 2: Mainboard Installation WOL1: Wake On LAN If you have installed a LAN card, use the cable provided with the card to plug into the mainboard WOL1 connector. This enables the Wake On LAN (WOL1) feature. When your system is in a power- saving mode, any LAN signal automatically resumes the system.

  • Page 24: Expansion Slots

    Mainboard User’s Manual Expansion Slots This mainboard has one DVO, one CNR and two 32-bit PCI slots. CNR1 PCI2 PCI1 Follow the steps below to install a DVO/CNR/PCI expansion card. 1. Locate the DVO, CNR or PCI slots on the mainboard. 2.

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Bios Setup Utility

    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 26: Running The Setup Utility

    Mainboard User’s Manual 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 27: Standard Cmos Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Setup Page This page displays a table of items defining basic information about your system. AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Date (mm/dd/yy) : Thu Dec 19, 2002 Time (hh/mm/ss) : 10:43:36 32Bit Type...

  • Page 28: Advanced Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Page This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. 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 29 3: BIOS Setup Utility S.M.A.R.T. for Enable this item if any IDE hard disks Hard Disks support the S.M.A.R.T. (Self- Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) feature. 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 30 Mainboard User’s Manual SDRAM RAS# Select the number of CPU clocks Precharge allocated for the Row Address Strobe (RAS#) signal to accumulate its charge before the SDRAM is refreshed. If insufficient time is allowed, refresh may be incomplete and data lost. SDRAM RAS# to This field lets you insert a timing delay between the CAS and RAS strobe...

  • Page 31: Power Management Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup Page This page sets some parameters for 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 (Minute) Disabled Hard Disk Time Out (Minute) Disabled...
  • Page 32 Mainboard User’s Manual Resume On The system can be turned off with a RTC Alarm / software command. If you enable this item, Date / Hour / the system can automatically resume at a Minute / fixed time based on the system’s RTC Second (realtime clock).

  • Page 33: Pci/Plug And Play Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility 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.

  • Page 34: Load Optimal Settings

    Mainboard User’s Manual 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 35: Features Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Features Setup Page This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. AMIBIOS SETUP – FEATURES SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved OnBoard FDC Enabled OnBoard Serial PortA 3F8/COM1 OnBoard IR Port Disabled OnBoard Parallel Port...
  • Page 36 Mainboard User’s Manual Onboard This item enables or disables the onboard Parallel Port LPT1 parallel port, and to assign a port address. The Auto setting will detect and available address. Parallel Port This item sets the parallel port mode. You Mode can select SPP (Standard Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP...

  • Page 37: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility CPU PnP Setup Page This page helps you manually configure the CPU of this mainboard. The system will automatically detect the type of installed CPU and make the appropriate adjustments to these items on this page. AMIBIOS SETUP –...

  • Page 38: Hardware Monitor Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual 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 1.728 V Vcc 3.3V 3.312 V 5.030 V...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4: Software & Applications

    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 40: Installing Support Software

    Mainboard User’s Manual 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 41 4: Software & Applications 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.

  • Page 42: Bundled Software Installation

    Mainboard User’s Manual 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 43: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Intel USB 2.0 Driver Limitations & Manual Installation ♦USB2.0 Driver only supports the Operating System WinXP/Win2K, and WinME & Win98SE driver only supports USB 1.1 function. ♦You must follow these steps to manually install the WinXP driver; otherwise, you can’t succeed this driver’s installation. 1.Simply install Windows XP with PS2 Keyboard/Mouse.
  • Page 44 Mainboard User’s Manual 6.Go on executing the manual installation as below: 6-1 Disable Windows File Protection (WFP) •From Start button/run/Regedit. • Set HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SFCDisable = 1 6-2 Copy all USB files from CD to HDD. • Copy all test drivers to %windir%\driver cache\i386.
  • Page 45 Appendix 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)”...

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