Manual Revision History Revision Manual Revision History Date of Release Rev 1.0 Second edition copy of Mother Boards 2005/03/15 adopts ATi Chipsets: RADEON EXPRESS 200/200P +ULI M1573 Copyright Announcement COPYRIGHT OF THIS MANUAL BELONGS TO THE MANUFACTURER. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT MAY BE REPRODUCED, TRANSMITTED OR TRANSLATED INTO ANY LANGUAGE IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MANUFACTURER.
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Packing Item Checklist Motherboard Cable for IDE/Floppy Cable for Serial ATA IDE Port(2pcs) CD for motherboard utilities Cable for USB Port 3/4 (Option) □ User’s Manual Cable for S-Video/RCA TV-Out (Option) Cable for COM2 Port (Option) AMD K8 Socket 939 Processor Thermal Solutions As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems.
Chapter 1 Introduction of Motherboard A210GDMS PRO/A210GDMS/ A210PDMS Thank you for purchasing the A210GDMS PRO/A210GDMS/A210PDMS motherboard which provide extremely performance and meet future specification demand. A210GDMS PRO/ A210GDMS/ A210PDMS motherboard is adopted with advanced technologies deliver the extremely performance for AMD Athlon64 Socket939 processors. A210GDMS PRO/ A210GDMS/ A210PDMS motherboards also feature PCI-EXPRESS, Serial ATA RAID0, 1, 0+1, USB 2.0 as well as 8-channel audio...
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:...
Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2-1 Pre-Hardware installation Before starting to use the computer with the motherboard installed the components on it, please make sure complete the following steps: To verify the jumper settings of your motherboard To install the CPU and Cooling Kits To install the system memory To install the expansion cards To connect with ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply...
(2) Keyboard/USB Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP1, JP3 When setting Enabled you can using keyboard by key in password/USB to power on system. 1-2 closed KB/MS/USB Power ON Disable 2-3 closed KB/MS/USB Power ON Disable (Default) Keyboard Power On Setting 1-2 closed USB Power On Disable 2-3 closed USB Power On Enabled (Default)
Front Side Bus Frequency - the working frequency of the motherboard, which is generated by the clock generator for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS. CPU L2 Cache - the flash memory inside the CPU, normally Athlon serial CPU has 256K or above, and Sempron has 64K.
2-4 To install the system memory This motherboard provides four 184-pin DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) sites for memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 64MB to maximum memory size of 4.0GB DDR SDRAM. Valid Memory Configurations Bank 184-Pin DIMM Total Memory Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) PC2100/PC2700/PC3200 DDR SDRAM 64MB∼1.0GB...
2-5 To install the 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. 2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation To read documentations or manuals for your expansion cards and make any necessary hardware or software settings for your expansion card such as jumpers.
2-5-3 Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard Interrupt requests are shared as shown the table below: INT A INT B INT C INT D INT E PCI slot 1 Shared PCI slot 2 Shared IMPORTANT! While using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support...
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ROW1 ROW2 3.3V 3.3V 3.3V -12V Soft Power On Power OK +5V (for Soft Logic) +12V Pin 1 (2) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin block) : ATX12V1 This is a new defined 4-pins connector that usually comes with ATX Power Supply. The ATX Power Supply which fully support processor must including this connector for support extra 12V voltage to maintain system power consumption.
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(8) High Definition Audio Connector: J1 This Connector are 6 phone Jack for LINE-OUT, LINE-IN, MIC, Surrback, Surround, CEN/LEF Line-out : (GREEN) Audio output to speaker Line-in : (BLUE) Audio input to sound chip MIC : (PINK) Microphone Connector Surrback : (ORANGE) Audio output to speaker-Rear speaker out CEN/LEF : (BLACKNESS) Audio output to speaker-Center/Subwoofer speaker out Surround : (GRAY)
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IDE1 Pin 1 Primary IDE Connector (12) Secondary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE2 This connector connects to the next set of Master and Slave hard disks. Follow the same procedure described for the primary IDE connector. You may also configure two hard disks to be both Masters using one ribbon cable on the primary IDE connector and another ribbon cable on the secondary IDE connector.
2-6-2 Pin headers (1) Line-Out, MIC Header (9-pin): AUDIO This header connect to Front Panel Line-out, MIC connector with cable. AUDIO Pin 1 Line-Out, MIC Headers (2) Serial Port COM2 (9-pin): COM2A (for A210GDMS PRO/A210GDMS) Note: Orient the read marking on the COM2 ribbon cable to pin 1 COM2A Pin 1...
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(6) Power switch: PWR BTN This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted power switch to power ON/OFF the system. (7) Speaker connector: SPEAK This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. See the figure below. (8) Power LED: PWR LED The Power LED is light on while the system power is on.
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(10) 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. CDIN CD Audio-In Headers (11) TV-Out, S-Video/RCA Header (5-pin): TV _ OUT This headers is for on board VGA TV-out cable. Users only can choose either CRT out-put or TV-out in Operating system, it can not support both CRT out-put and TV-out at the same time.
2-7 Starting up your computer 1. After all connection are ready, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switches 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 Settings The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory of the motherboard. Using this program as a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When the computer starting to work, 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.
3-2 Getting Help Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup 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.
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Standard CMOS Features Use this Menu for basic system configurations. Advanced BIOS Features Use this menu to set the Advanced Features available on your system. Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance.
3-4 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item. Phoenix –...
3-5 Advanced BIOS Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Virus Warning Disabled Item Help L1 Cache Enabled L2 Cache Enabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled Menu Level > SATA & SCSI Boot Order SATA, SCSI First Boot Device Floppy Second Boot Device...
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Enabled (default) Enable quick POST Disabled Normal POST First/Second/Third/Fourth Boot Device The BIOS attempts to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in these items. The settings are Floppy, LS/ZIP, HDD-0/HDD-1/HDD-3, SCSI, CDROM, LAD and Disabled. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine if the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks.
3-6 Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features Setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features >...
3-6-1 DRAM Timing Settings Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Timing Settings Item Help Auto Configuration Auto Menu Level >> x DRAM CAS Latency CL-2.5 x RAS Active Time x RAS Precharge Time x RAS to CAS Delay Auto x Bank Interleave Enabled DRAM Command Rate...
3-6-3 Hypertransport Settings Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Hypertransport Settings Hypertransport Link Frequency Auto Item Help Hypertransport Link Width In 16 bit Hypertransport Link Width Out 16 bit Menu Level >> ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults...
3-7-1 OnChip IDE Function Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility OnChip IDE Function Item Help SATA Function Enabled On-Chip Primary IDE Enabled Master Auto Menu Level >> Slave Auto Master Ultra DMA Auto Slave Ultra DMA Auto On-Chip Secondary IDE Enabled Master Auto...
3-7-2 OnChip Device Function Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility OnChip Device Function Item Help > South Bridge Feature Press Enter Onboard LAN Device Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Menu Level >> Azalia Audio Controller Auto ***** USB Controller System ***** USB 2.0 Support Enabled USB 1.1 Support...
3-7-3 OnChip SuperIO Device Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility OnChip SuperIO Device Onboard FDC Controller Enabled Item Help Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3 UART Mode Select Normal Menu Level >> x UR2 Duplex Mode Half Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7...
3-8 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy saving while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Function Enabled Item Help...
3-8-1 Wake Up Events Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Wake Up Events Wake-Up on Ring Disabled Item Help Wake-Up on PCI PME Disabled Wake-Up on USB Device Disabled Menu Level >> Wake-Up on RTC Alarm Disabled x Date of Month Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0 >...
Reset Configuration Data 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.
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. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status Item Help Show PC Health in Post Enabled CPU Thermal-Throttling Disabled...
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 Ratio Default Item Help Auto Detect PCI Clk Enabled Spread Spectrum Disabled Menu Level > *** Current Host Frequency is 200MHz *** CPU Clock at Next Boot is 200MHz *** Current DRAM Frequency is 200MHz ***...
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.
4-1 ATI Install ATI Driver Pack 1. Click ATI when MAGIC INSTALL MENU 2. Click NEXT when ATI software driver pack appears wizard appears 3. When the license agreement window appear, 4. Select Express: recommended, install ATI click Yes AGP Gart driver/VGA driver/SMBUS driver 5.
SOUND install ALC880 High Definition Audio Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click NEXT When Realtek High Definition MENU appears Audio driver windows appear 3. Click FINISH and restart your computer 4. Manual Sound Effect Setting 5. Speaker configuration setting 6.
install Realtek RTL8100 Ethernet NIC Driver 1. Click LAN when Magic Install Menu appear 2. Click finish, and select restart computer 4-4 USB2.0 Install ULI USB2.0 Driver Windows 2000 OS Please install Windows 2000 service pack 4 or later . Windows XP OS Please install Windows XP service pack 1 or later .
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.
PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2004 Anti-virus program 1. Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click NEXT when the "Trend Micro internet MENU appear security" installshield wizard windows appear 3. This is license agreement, select "I Accept 4. Click NEXT and Enter your Customer the terms"...
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After PC-CILLIN 2004 complete, Please register your information and we recommend select update item to download newest engine code and virus code Note : Please install ACROBAT READER, Before you read PC-CILLIN 2004 User Manual, the path at X:\acrobat\adberdr6_enu_full.exe HOW TO UPDATE BIOS Before update BIOS users have to “Disable”, “Flash Part Write Protect”...
Pro Magic Plus Function Introduction What’s Pro Magic Plus? Tired with reinstall OS each time when it doesn’t work? Does your computer often crash down or unable to work after installed new software? Have you had great loses and troubles because of computer problems? Still using time-consuming backup software that occupies lots of HD space? Pro Magic Plus- an instant system recovery software tailored to solve these problems for you.
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NOTE: Functions of each version will differ from each other, and will be based on the function descriptions of each version. System Requirements ◇ First OS must be Windows 98 SE/ME/2000/XP ◇ Support Only Windows OS (No Linux) ◇ Windows server OS and Windows NT not supported ◇...
Chapter 5 SURROUNDVIEW™ Installation and Setup User’s Guide 5-1 Getting Started SURROUNDVIEW™ provides the power and convenience of multi-adapter, multi-monitor support for computers that use internal ATI integrated graphics processors (IGP). Using SURROUNDVIEW, ATI’s RADEON™ EXPRESS 200 in combination with an external ATI PCI-E graphics card, can support up to three, independent monitors.
5-3 Installing the External ATI Graphics Card PCI-Express Slot on Motherboard 1 Power-off the computer and monitor, and then disconnect the monitor cable from the back of your computer. 2 Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing the cover.
If your monitors use DVI-I connectors, you will need DVI-I-to-VGA adapters to connect them. Adapters are available from the online ATI store at You are now ready to enable SURROUNDVIEW™. See page 5-4 Enabling SURROUNDVIEW Enable SURROUNDVIEW using the system BIOS settings. To enable SURROUNDVIEW 1 Restart your system, and then enter CMOS setup (see the illustration on the following page).
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7 Use the arrow keys to navigate to SURROUNDVIEW, press Enter, use the arrow keys to select Enable, and then press Enter. 8 When the Save to CMOS and Exit prompt appears, press Y. These screens may look different, depending up...
5-5 Using SURROUNDVIEW™ 5-5-1 Setting up Your Displays To set up your displays 1 Right-click a clear area of your desktop, click Properties, and then click the Settings tab. 2 Click the Identify button to display a large number on each monitor, showing which monitor corresponds with each icon.
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5-5-2 With Applications and Games Microsoft® Flight Simulator Using SURROUNDVIEW, you can display a different Flight Simulator view on each of your monitors. • For best results, in the Flight Simulator Settings Display dialog, set the full screen resolution for each video adapter to match the desktop resolution for the corresponding display.
4 From the Views menu, create a new window, and then drag it to monitor 2. • When moving a 3D window, you may see some hesitation when crossing the boundary to a secondary display. After you move the 3D window to the secondary display, that scene will be displayed in 3D.
2 Open your spreadsheet. Your spreadsheet opens in the primary monitor. 3 Open your web browser, and then drag it to monitor 2. 4 Open your stock tracker, and then drag it to monitor Frequently Asked Questions Q1: Does the Windows “Standby” function work when SURROUNDVIEW is enabled? Answer: Yes, Standby should work properly with SURROUNDVIEW.
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