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P6VM-A USER'S MANUAL M/B For LGA775 Pentium 4 Processor NO. G03-P6VM-A Rev:1.0 Release date: September 2005 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.
REPRODUCED, 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 P6VM-A MOTHER-BOARD AND WE DO ASSURE THIS MANUAL MEETS USER’S REQUIREMENT BUT WILL CHANGE, CORRECT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.
Introduction of P6VM-A Motherboard 1-1 Feature of motherboard The P6VM-A motherboard is design for use Intel Pentium 4 Processor in LGA775 Package Processor with the VIA P4M800CE Chipset delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. Which utilize the LGA 775 design and the memory size expandable to 2.0GB.
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:...
1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting RJ45 PRINT PS/2 Mouse LINE-IN LINE-OUT PS/2 Keyboard USB1 USBLAN COM1 K/B Power ATX Power Connector CPU FAN ON Jumper (JP1) PS2 KB/Mouse Port CPU Socket Floppy Connector PC99 Back Panel DDR Socket X2 SFAN1 USB Port VIA P4M800CE...
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Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page CMOS RAM Clear JBAT 3-pin Block Keyboard Power On Enable/Disabled 3-pin Block USB Power On Enable/Disabled 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATXPWR Power Connector 24-pin Block P.20 ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector 4-pin Block P.21 PS2KBMS PS/2 Mouse &...
Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2-1 Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1. Check motherboard jumper setting 2. Install CPU and Fan 3. Install System Memory (DIMM) 4. Install Expansion cards 5. Connect IDE and Floppy cables, Front Panel /Back Panel cable 6.
(2) Keyboard function Enabled/Disabled: JP1 1-2 Closed KB/USB Power ON Disable (Default) 2-3 Closed KB/USB Power ON Enabled Keyboard/Mouse Power On Setting (3) USB Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP4 1-2 closed USB Power On Disable 2-3 closed USB Power On Enabled (Default) USB Power On Setting 2-3 Install CPU...
Sound (interface) - the interface between the sound card or integrated sound connectors and speakers, MIC, game controllers, and MIDI sound devices. LAN (interface) - Local Area Network - the interface to your local area network. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) - the program logic used to boot up a computer and establish the relationship between the various components.
2-3-3 LGA 775 CPU Installation Guide Socket Preparation Opening the socket: Note: Apply pressure to the corner with right hand thumb while opening/closing the load lever, otherwise lever can bounce back like a “mouse trap” and WILL cause bent contacts (when loaded) Socket Load Plate Open...
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Visually inspect for bent contacts (Recommend at least 1stpass visual inspection) NOTE: Refer to the Handling and Inspection Module for 1stand 2ndpass inspection details. NOTE: Glove images are for illustrative purposes only. Please consult local safety guidelines for specific requirements NOTE: Recommend not to hold the load plate as a lever, instead hold at tab with left hand, removing the PnP cap with right hand...
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775-Land Package Removal Open the Load Plate/Lever with both hands: With left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from LGA775 Socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. Pick up 775-land LGA package: By Vacuum Pen: Place a minimum 9-mm cup at approximately the center of IHS.
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Visually inspect socket contact array 1. First Pass Inspection Scan socket contact array at varying angles noting the presence of any foreign material If foreign material can’t be blown off by compressed air, or mechanical damage (Mode1 or 4) observed, reject the motherboard for further evaluation or socket replacement. 2.
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NOTE: Thermal Solutions that come with IntelR boxed processor use pre-applied thermal interface material Apply Thermal and not grease. Interface Material Remove Heat Sink (HS) from packaging media Place HS onto the LGA775 Socket Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to •...
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Intel Reference Thermal Solution Disassembly Rotate fastener cap. turn to un-lock Pull up fastener cap to un-seat 12 Disconnect fan cable from motherboard header Turn fastener caps (4) counter-clock wise 90degrees to the un-locked position A flat-bladed screwdriver may be used if required •...
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Remove the heatsink from the socket Gently push loose thermal interface material (TIM) to center of processor (pictures 2 and 3) Remove pieces with dry cloth (picture 4) Wipe with dry, lint-free cloth to remove most of the material (picture 5) Wet another lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and wipe to clean remaining material (picture 6) Be careful to remove material from gaps between processor and load plate...
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Replacing Damaged Fasteners To prevent damage, avoid setting the thermal solution with the prongs down • − Set on heatsink side or with fan down • The plastic fasteners on the heatsink can be replaced. Use Shop Intel to order spare fasteners −...
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Damaged. Attempts to straighten not recommended Tilt to remove Replacing Fasteners To replace the fastener • − Start with the white prong Note the “keying” notch feature − Tilt the prong to insert into the heatsink leg. − − Holding the white prong without bending it, push the black pin on from the bottom until you hear a single “click”...
Click Note: The black pin and white prong will only “snap” on in one orientation -Check to ensure the black pin is rotated properly for installation with the slot perpendicular to the heatsink 2-4 Install Memory This motherboard provides 184-pin DDR DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) sites for DDR memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 64MB to maximum memory size of 2.0GB DDR SDRAM.
Modules are not DDR400-compliant, set the SDRAM clock to 133MHz to ensure system stability. 2-5 Expansion Cards WARNING! Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards.
2-5-3 Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard Interrupt request are shared as shown the table below: INT A INT B INT C INT D INT E INT F INT G INT H √ Slot 1 √ Slot 2 √ Onboard USB 1 √...
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** If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15A on +12V and the power supply unit has a minimum power rating of 350W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
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PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector: PS2KBMS The connectors for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Mouse. USB Port connector: USB The connectors are 4-pin connector that connect USB devices to the system board. LAN Port connector: LAN This connector is standard RJ45 connector for Network Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female): PARALLEL Parallel Port connector is a 25-pin D-Subminiature Receptacle connector.
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(11) Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1 This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable. After connecting the single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to your hard disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumpers accordingly.
(13) Serial-ATA Port connector: SATA1 / SATA2 The connectors support Serial ATA and Serial ATA2 hard disk drives with cables for connecting the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA2 SATA1 Serial-ATA 1 & 2 Port Connector 2-6-2 Headers MIC Header for Front Panel (9-pin): AUDIO This header connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable.
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(2) USB Port Headers (9-pin) : USB2/USB3 These headers 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 USB3 Pin 1 Pin 1 USB Port Headers...
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(8) FAN Headers (3-pin) : SFAN1, SFAN2, CPUFAN These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of connector.
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.
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.
3-3 The Main Menu Once you enter Award ® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from fourteen setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values these are setting for optimal performances system operations for performance use. Load Standard Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the stable performance system operation that are factory settings for normal use. Set Supervisor/User Password Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords.
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. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define your own drive type manually.
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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.
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. Typematic Delay (Msec) Sets the delay time after the key is held down before is begins to repeat the keystroke. The settings are 250, 500, 750, and 1000.
System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Video RAM Cacheable Select Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS, resulting in better system performance.
3-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2004 Award Software Integrated Peripherals > OnChip IDE Function Press Enter Item Help > OnChip Device Function Press Enter > Onboard Super IO Function Press Enter Init Display First PCI Slot Menu Level > ↑↓→←...
OnChip IDE Channal0/Channel1 The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled to activate each channel separately. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports.
This will determine which Address the Game Port/Midi Port will use. USB Host Controller Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you have a USB peripherals. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled. USB Keyboard Support Select Enabled if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller and you have a USB keyboard.
SPP/EPP/ECP/ECP+EPP To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only, choose “SPP.” To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP modes simultaneously, choose “EPP.” By choosing “ECP”, the onboard parallel port will operate in ECP mode only. Choosing “ECP+EPP” will allow the onboard parallel port to support both the ECP and EPP modes simultaneously.
Power Button Function Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to enter the Soft-Off state. The settings are: Delay 4 Sec, Instant-Off. Wake Up Events Please refer to section 3-8-1 3-8-1 Wake up Events CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2004 Award Software Wake Up Events Item Help LPT &...
Resource Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing unless ® you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows 95/98.
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) 1984-2004 Award Software PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature Item Help Show PC Health in Post Enabled...
3-11 Miscellaneous Control This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2004 Award Software Miscellaneous Control CPU Clock Ratio Item Help Auto Detect PCI/DIMM Clock Enabled Spread Spectrum Disabled ** Current Host Clock Menu Level > Host Clock at Next Boot ** Current DRAM Clock DRAM Clock at next Boot...
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.
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.
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4-1 VIA 4 IN 1 Install VIA Service Pack 4 IN 1 Driver * The path of the file is X:\VIA\DRIVER\SETUP.EXE IDE : VIA ATAPI VENDOR SUPPORT DRIVER IS USED TO FIXED COMPATIBILITY ISSUE FOR IDE DEVICES AGPVXD : VIA AGPVXD DRIVER IS TO BE INSTALLED, IF YOU ARE USING AN AGP VGA CARD, VIAGART.VXD WILL PROVIDE SERVICE ROUTINES TO YOUR VGA DRIVER AND INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO HARDWARE, PROVIDING FAST GRAPHIC ACCESS...
7. Click NEXT to Install VIA AGP VXD Driver 8. Click NEXT to Install VIA IRQ Routing Mini port Driver 9. Click Finish to restart computer 4-2 VGA Install P4M800CE VGA Driver For WINDOWS 9X/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP 1. Click VGA when MAGIC INSTALL MENU 2.
4-3 Sound Install ALC 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...
4-4 LAN Install VIA 10/100MB LAN Controller Driver The VIA10/100MB PCI Ethernet Adapter Driver path is X:\VIA\LANDRV Click LAN when Magic Install Menu appear 2. Setup VIA 10/100Mb PCI Ethernet Driver Driver install Finish , Click Yes and Restart When windows ask VIA 10/100Mb PCI Computer Ethernet Adapter driver path, Change directory to X:\VIA\LANDRV and click OK ,...
Executing Program → ITE Smart Guardian , Click Finish , complete install ITE Smart Guardian utility The ITE Smart Guardian can auto detect system voltage, Fan speed and CPU/ SYSTEM Temperature. Because this is a On-time Monitoring program therefore the value will change after it detected , if the value is over default setting the system will have warning picture and beeps...
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Check device working properly in Device Manager The Path of the file is X:\VIA\VIAUSB20\SETUP.EXE Making SATA HDD driver diskette before Install WindowsXP/2000 If you only have Serial ATA HDDs on your system, before you install the Windows XP or Windows 2000, you will need to make a SATA HDD driver diskette before you start to install the Operating System.
4-7 PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2005 Anti-virus program Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL Please select “Install program” when the MENU appears "Trend Micro internet security" installshield wizard windows appears Click NEXT and Enter your Customer Please select install “FULL” function or install Information, Click NEXT or choose Change “Antivirus software”...
STEP 2. 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 P6VM-A from our web site to your boot disc. STEP 4. Insert your boot disc into A:, start the computer, type “Awdflash A:\ P6VMAMxxx.BIN /SN/PY/CC/R”...