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ND800 Express
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  • Page 1 RIOWORKS ND800 Express User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 ND800 Express RIOWORKS RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 3 RIOWORKS ©Copyright 2004 All produce specs are subject to change without prior notice. The actual specs will be according to the actual product. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 4 ..................27 EADER ND800 E ......................28 XPRESS OWER UPPLY ........................29 LOPPY ONNECTORS CHAPTER 3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................31 .........................32 OTHERBOARD NSTALLATION .................33 NSTALLING THE EATSINK ROCEDURES ......................40 EMORY NSTALLATION ROCEDURE ........................42 NSTALLING XPANSION ARDS ........................44 OWERING ON YOUR YSTEM RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 5 CHAPTER 4 BIOS SETUP ........................45 BIOS S ..............................46 ETUP BIOS S ......................48 SING THE ETUP TILITY ..............................50 .............................51 DVANCED ..............................52 ....................53 ETTING ONFIGURATION UBMENU ..............................55 CHAPTER 5 OS AND DRIVERS INSTALLATION ................56 OS I .............................57 NSTALLATION ..........................58 RIVERS NSTALLATION RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 6 ND800 Express RIOWORKS Chapter 1 Overview RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 7 RIOWORKS Preface ND800 Express Package Content 1. ND800 Express Motherboard Professional workstation system board 2. Three jumper caps Extra caps in case original caps get lost 3. One Drivers Installation CD Includes support software, drivers and bundled software utilities. 4. Rear panel I/O shield Covers the area around the rear panel I/O ports when the board is installed in a system housing.
  • Page 8 Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or contacts. When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 9 Intel Xeon @800MHz FSB Processor At least one Registered DDR2 memory module At least one SATA or IDE HDD EPS12V Power Supply with 460W or above Important: YOU MUST HAVE ENOUGH SYSTEM INTEGRATION KNOWLEDGE BEFORE THE INSTALLATION RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 10 If those options don't work for you, RIOWORKS also provides some helpful resources to help you.
  • Page 11 RIOWORKS Preface ND800 Express Specifications Processor Intel® Dual Xeon Socket 604 CPUs Supports 800MHz FSB Chipset Intel E7525 MCH Intel 6300ESB (Hance Rapids) Winbond 83627 THF Memory 4 DIMMs for 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Uses Registered DDR2 with ECC or Non-ECC memory...
  • Page 12 Support ACPI S1 Support ASF2.0 Hardware Monitor control by ADT-7460 System Management Fan speed control method: DC FAN Support AC power failure ATX form factor 12’’x10’’ Form Factor EPS 12V power connectors (24 pin + 8 pin) RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 13 RIOWORKS Preface Chapter 2 Components and Jumper Setting RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 14 CPU1FAN PWR2 PWR1 SYSFAN CPU1 DDRA1 DDRB1 DDRA2 CPU2 DDRB2 AUDIO FSB Jumper CPU2FAN PCIe X16 SATA Case Open IDE2 PCIe X8 DN800-SATA BIOS Protect IDE1 CMOS CD IN Front Panel COM2 AUX IN SYSFAN SYSFAN IEEE-1394 RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 15 COM2 Port J34, J34A USB 2.0 Headers Case Open Pin Header Front Panel Connector IrDA Connector WOL Connector SMBus Connector AUX-IN CD-IN J57B Audio Jumper J58, J58A, J58B, J58C, J58D, J58E Serial ATA Connectors J60A, J60B IEEE-1394 Headers RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 16 Turn on your computer by pressing the power-on button. Hold down <F2> during boot and select either <Load Optimal Defaults> or <Load Failsafe Defaults> in the “Exit” section. Then go through the BIOS setup to re-enter user preferences. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 17 Case Open is a security function. This can detect whether the chassis (case) had been opened or not. If the case had been opened, the open record would show on the screen until you delete this message. Setting Open Disable Close Enable RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 18 ND800 Express RIOWORKS J57: Front Audio Jumper This header lets you enable or disable the function of the front audio connector. W/O FRONT WITH FRONT AUDIO AUDIO CONNECTOR CONNECTOR SHORT OPEN 9-10 SHORT OPEN RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 19 The COM1 serial port can be used for pointing devices or other serial devices. Universal Serial Bus Ports (4-pin Female) Four onboard external USB 2.0 ports are available for connecting USB devices. Refer to USB 2.0 Ports & Header for more information. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 20 Audio Jacks (Phone Jacks) The interface is supported by the onboard Analog Device AD1980. It has 3 phone jacks for Line-Out, Microphone In, and Line-In. S/PDIF Port ND800 Express also provide the S/PDIF out, Rear Out, and Center Out function. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 21 ACPI LED ACPI function allows the system to enter or resume from the Suspend mode. If your system chassis does not have this button, the same function may be performed from your OS; if it is supported. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 22 Integrated Peripherals submenu (“Super IO Device” field) of the BIOS. Speaker Connector This connects to the PC speaker installed in the system chassis. Power LED Connector This connector connects to the system’s Power LED. When the system’s power is on, this LED will light. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 23 Duplex Mode” and “Use IR Pins” fields appropriately. Driver Installation You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the IrDA function. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 24 The SMBus (System Management Bus) connector is used to connect SMBus devices. It is a multiple device bus that allows multiple chips to connect to the same bus and enable each one to act as a master by initiating data transfer. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 25 Serial ATA Connector J58, J58A Serial ATA Connector ND800 Express supports up to 2 SATA devices each with data transfer rates of 150MB/s. Two Serial ATA ports are supported by HR with RAID 0 and 1. RAID stands for "Redundant Array of Independent Devices" and provides different levels of safety, redundancy and performance.
  • Page 26 ORTS AND EADER ND800 Express supports eight USB 2.0 ports. Four USB 2.0 ports locate at the rear panel. They are supported by NEC chipset. Four USB 2.0 headers are for the front panel. USB 2.0 supports transfer rates of up to 480MB/s.
  • Page 27 This Mainboard features an integrated Texas Instrument TSB43AB23 chip which supports three (3) IEEE 1394 (Firewire) ports. IEEE 1394 (FireWire) supports transfer rates of up to 400MB/s. One port is installed on the on-board I/O array, and two header is for external installation. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 28 ONNECTORS There are two power connectors on the motherboard of the required EPS 12V power supply. These are not standard ATX connectors. ND800 Express needs a minimum 460-watt EPS 12V power supply that complies with the Intel Xeon processor power supply design guidelines.
  • Page 29 Mainboard. Then, plug the other end of the ribbon into the floppy drive. Make sure you align the Pin 1 on the connector with the Pin 1 alignments on the Mainboard and the floppy drive. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 30 The CPU and/or motherboard will overheat if there is not enough airflow across the CPU and onboard heatsink. Damage may occur to the motherboard and/or the CPU fan if these pins are incorrectly used. These are NOT jumpers; DO NOT place jumper caps over these pins. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 31 RIOWORKS Preface Chapter 3 Hardware Installation RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 32 Make sure all of the rear I/O ports are properly aligned with the openings of the I/O panel. 5. Secure the motherboard to the housing by inserting mounting screws in all the holes. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 33 Preface Installing the CPU and Heatsink Procedures ND800 Express supports Intel Xeon @FSB800 MHz processor. We only recommend using the Intel Original heatsink kit. CEK (Common Enabling Kit) is specially designed for the Intel latest Xeon. For installing CEK, please follow direction as below.
  • Page 34 Match the rest screw holes and install the standoffs that come with the chassis. Step 4--- Please align the system board and backplate together and make sure matching the heatsink, system board, and backplate holes in the same position. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 35 Step 6--Align the processor to the socket by matching the Pin 1 corner of the socket (marked with a triangle) to the Pin 1 corner on the Socket 604 (marked by a triangular hole in the Pin 1 corner). Align the Pin 1 corners RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 36 Step 8--Lower the locking mechanism’s retaining lever and secure it in place to secure the processor in the socket. Grasp the processor by the edges and gently pull upwards to insure it is properly inserted. The processor shouldn’t move. Secure the CPU retaining lever RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 37 CPU the material will disperse evenly. Apply all of the thermal interface material to the center of the processor heater spreader plate Important: When you only place ONE Intel Xeon processor, please put on the position of CPU1 RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 38 Important: The CEK is much heavier (0.8kg) than the previous heatsink. In order to give the motherboard the best protection, IWILL uses a unique backplate to sustain the mass of CEK. Important: Please gently treat mainboards while screwing the heatsink. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 39 --The rim of heatsink has a fillister, and it needs the retention to fasten it. Put the attached CPU plastic plate to the back of this motherboard Screw Retention Module on top of this motherboard Put CPU HeatSink on the top and finish the installation RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 40 This Mainboard uses Registered DDR2 Memory with ECC or Non-ECC only. Please be aware of the difference between DDR and DDR2. DDR modules will NOT compatible with DDR2 slots. Don’t plug DDR modules into ND800 Express memory slots. IMPORTANT Before buying DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2) DIMMs for use with the Mainboard, it is recommended that you consult your local reseller for the best and most compatible memory to use.
  • Page 41 DIMM module is securely in place. (The tabs of the DIMM socket will close-up to hold the DIMM in place when the DIMM is properly installed on the socket’s bottom.) 4. Repeat step 1 to step 3 for all additional DIMM modules. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 42 RIOWORKS Installing Expansion Cards ND800 Express has the PCI-Express and PCI slots that can be used for any expansion cards, such as LAN, SCSI, or Riser cards. ND800 Express provides two PCI-Express slots (one with x16 bandwidth; another with x8 bandwidth) for the high-end expansion card choices.
  • Page 43 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your Mainboard and expansion cards. Important: ND800 Express provides a PCI-Express x16 slot for graphic use. It provides the higher performance and greater bandwidth than the traditional AGP slot. ND800 Express does not support AGP slot, so please choose the graphic card with PCI-Express interface.
  • Page 44 Re-check your jumper settings and connections. Contact your retailer/dealer for assistance if everything else fails. 3. During power-on, hold down <F2> to enter BIOS setup. Follow the instructions in BIOS for further setup information. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 45 RIOWORKS Preface Chapter 4 BIOS Setup RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 46 The CMOS information that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the BIOS Setup utility. Power on the System. Note: Normally, the only visible POST (Power On Self Test) routine is the memory test. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 47 <F2> key when “Press < F2> to enter SETUP” appears briefly at the bottom of the screen. From the main menu of the BIOS Setup Utility, you can access the other setup screens, such as the Security and Power menus. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 48 General Help on Setup navigation keys. <F2>/<F3> Key Change Colors <F7> Key Discard Changes <F8> Key Load Failsafe Defaults <F9> Key Load Optimal Defaults <F10> Key Save and Exit Home Go to Top of Screen Go to Bottom of Screen Exit RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 49 The best advice is to ONLY alter settings that you thoroughly understand. The default settings have been carefully chosen by AMIBIOS to provide the maximum system performance and reliability. Even a slight change to the chipset setup may cause potential and unpredictable failure to the system. RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 50 Important: Due to the different BIOS versions, this BIOS screen will possibly be not exactly the same with what you see while you are setting up ND800 Express BIOS. Please read the right description column carefully on your BIOS screen. For any further setup questions, please contact with our Technology Support staff.
  • Page 51 MPS Configuration Configure Multi-Processors Table PCI-Express Configuration Configure PCI-Express support Remote Access Configuration Configure Remove Access Setting USB Configuration Configure USB Setting Onboard Device Configuration Configure onboard device, such as Silicon 3114 and NEC USB, Setting Performance Setting RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 52 Specify the boot device priority sequence Hard Disk Drives from available hard drives Specify the boot device priority sequence Removable Drives from available removable drives Specify the boot device priority sequence CD/DVD Drives from available CD/DVD drives RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 53 Force BIOS Set display mode for option AddOn ROM Display Mode Keep Current Select power on state for Bootup Num-Lock NumLock Disabled Select support PS/2 PS/2 Mouse Support Enabled mouse Slow Select keyboard typematic Typematic Rate Fast rate RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 54 Wait for F1 key to be pressed Wait for “F1” if error Enabled if error occurs Disabled Display “Press DEL to run Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display Enabled Setup” in POST Disabled Enabled: allows option Interrupt 19 Capture Enabled ROMs to trap interrupt 19 RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 55 Load optimal default values for all the setup Load Optimal Defaults questions. F9 key can be used for this operation Load Failsafe default values for all the setup Load Failsafe Defaults questions. F8 key can be used for this operation RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 56 ND800 Express RIOWORKS Chapter 5 OS and Drivers Installation RIOWORKS ND800 Express...
  • Page 57 RIOWORKS Preface OS Installation ND800 Express can be run on Windows 2000, XP, and Linux (SuSe64, RedHat, Turbo) system. ND800 Express supports the Intel Extended Memory 64 bit Technology. In order to run the full advantage of 64 bit, you should install OS with 64 bit architecture.
  • Page 58 Besides, this user’s manual will also be placed inside this CD-ROM. If you have any question about how to install operation system, please check on RIOWORKS website www.rioworks.co.jp or contact with our Technology Supporters. We also suggest you visit our website for downloading the latest BIOS and drivers regularly.