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NF18GF
USER'S MANUAL
NO. G03-NF18GF3A
Release date: October 2003

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  • Page 1 NF18GF USER'S MANUAL M/B For Socket-A Athlon/Duron Processor NO. G03-NF18GF3A Release date: October 2003 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT USER’S NOTICE......................1 MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION ................1 COOLING SOLUTIONS ....................1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF NF18GF MOTHERBOARD 1-1 FEATURE OF MOTHERBOARD............2 1-2 SPECIFICATION................3 1-3 PERFORMANCE LIST ..............4 1-4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM & JUMPER SETTING .........5 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS ..........7 2-2 CHECKING MOTHERBOARD'S JUMPER SETTING ......7 2-3 INSTALL CPU ................8 2-3-1 GLOSSARY ................8...

  • Page 3: User's Notice

    USER’S NOTICE COPYRIGHT OF THIS MANUAL BELONGS TO 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 MANUFACTURER.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction Of Nf18Gf Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introduction of NF18GF Motherboard 1-1 Feature of motherboard The NF18GF motherboard is design for use AMD Athlon/Duron/Athlon XP 200MHz/ 266MHz/333MHz (Double Data Rate) Front Side Bus Frequency CPU, which utilize the Socket-A design. NF18GF motherboard use the newest nVIDIA nForce2 IGP north bridge chipset, integrated GeForce4 MX series Graphics Processing Unit and TV encoder.

  • Page 5: Specification

    1-2 Specification Spec Description Design ∗ Mini ATX form factor 6 layers PCB size: 17.5x24.5cm Chipset ∗ nVIDIA nForce2 Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) north bridge ∗ nVIDIA nForce2 Media and Communications Processor–Turbo (MCP2-T) south bridge ∗ Support AMD Athlon 1.1GHz∼1.4GHz processor CPU Socket ∗...

  • Page 6: Performance List

    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:...

  • Page 7: Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting

    1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting PRINT 6-Channel Speaker Center/Base PS/2 Mouse REAR Speaker PS/2 Keyboard Front Speaker SPDIF-OUT ATX 12V Power Conn. External Remote Control ATX Power Conn. (JP2) K/B Power ON Jumper (JP1) PS2 KB/Mouse Port DIMM Socket X2 USB Port/LAN Connector CPU FAN CPU Socket...
  • Page 8 Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page Keyboard Power On Enable/Disabled 3-pin Block 3-pin Block USB Device Power On Enabled/Disabled CPU Frequency Select 4-pin Block CMOS RAM Clear 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATX Power Connector 20-pin Block P.12 ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector 4-pin Block P.13...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2-1 Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1. Check motherboard setting 2. Install CPU 3. Install Memory 4. Install Expansion cards 5. Connect Ribbon cables, Panel wires, and power supply 6.

  • Page 10: Install Cpu

    CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin) : JP5 A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1-2 pins of JP5 to store the CMOS data. To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below: Turn off the system and unplug the AC power Remove ATX power cable from ATX power connector Locate JP5 and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds Return JP5 to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2...

  • Page 11: About Amd Athlon & Duron 462-Pin Cpu

    Driver - software, which defines the characteristics of a device for use by another device or other software. Processor - the "central processing unit" (CPU); the principal integrated circuit used for doing the "computing" in "personal computer" Front Side Bus Frequency - the working frequency of the motherboard, which is generated by the clock generator for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS.

  • Page 12: Install Memory

    2-4 Install Memory This motherboard provides two 184-pin DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) sites for memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 64MB to maximum memory size of 2.0GB DDR SDRAM. For Support 128-bit data transfer function (Dual Channel) must plug both DDR1 and DDR2, other combination only support 64- bit data transfer.

  • Page 13: Expansion Card

    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. 2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation 1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers.

  • Page 14: Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard

    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    PCI slot 1 Shared    AGP slot Shared    AC97/MC97 Shared ...
  • Page 15 (2) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin block) : ATX12V This is a new defined 4-pins connector that usually comes with ATX Power Supply. The ATX Power Supply which fully support Pentium 4 processor must including this connector for support extra 12V voltage to maintain system power consumption. Without this connector might cause system unstable because the power supply can not provide sufficient current for system.
  • Page 16 (10) Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FDD This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to the floppy drives. Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector (11) Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1 This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable.

  • Page 17: Headers

    2-6-2 Headers VGA Port2 Header (15-pin) : VGA2 (Bracket Optional) This header is for secondary CRT Display and TV-out the user only can get one display either the CRT2 or the TV-out at the same time. Note: Because VGA port 2 bracket works with the onboard graphic core. When plug in external VGA card in AGP slot, the VGA port2 bracket will not function.
  • Page 18 USB1 USB2 OC (Over Current) +DATA +DATA +DATA +DATA DATA DATA DATA DATA Pin 1 Pin 1 USB Port Headers (5) 1394 Port Headers (9-pin): 1394A, 1394B 1394B Pin 1 1394A Pin 1 1394 Port Headers SPDIF-In (Receiver) Optical Header (3-pin) : SPDIF This header is for SPDIF-In Optical Receiver Connector, by this connector you can in-put digital signal from other device such like CD-ROM, CD player to get high quality audio.
  • Page 19 Speaker connector: SPEAK This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker. See the figure below. IDE Activity LED: IDE LED This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case. (10) Reset switch lead: RESET This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without having to turn off your power switch.
  • Page 20 (14) IR infrared module Headers (5-pin/2-pin) : IR/CIR This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. CIRRX VCC5 Pin 1 IR/CIR infrared module Headers (15) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CDIN CDIN are the connectors for CD-Audio Input signal.

  • Page 21: Starting Up Your Computer

    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.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Introducing Bios

    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.

  • Page 23: The Main Menu

    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.

  • Page 24: Standard Cmos Features

    Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal performances system operations. Load Standard Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance system operation. Set Supervisor/User Password Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords.

  • Page 25: Advanced Bios Features

    Time The time format is <hour><minute><second>. 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.
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: Advanced Chipset Features

    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.

  • Page 28: Integrated Peripherals

    CAS Latency When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. The settings are: 2T and 2.5T. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance.

  • Page 29: Onchip Ide Function

    3-7-1 Onboard IDE Function CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software OnChip IDE Function OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled Item Help OnChip IDE Channel1 Enabled Primary Master Auto Primary Slave Auto Menu Level >> Secondary Master PIO Auto Secondary Slave Auto Primary Master UDMA...

  • Page 30: Onchip Device Function

    3-7-2 Onboard Device Function CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software OnChip Device Function Item Help AC97 Sound Device Auto Game Port Address Midi Port Address Disabled Menu Level >> X Midi Port IRQ 1394 ontroller Auto nVIDIA LAN Function Auto USB Host Controller Enabled...

  • Page 31: Power Management Setup

    Onboard FDD Controller Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field.

  • Page 32: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults ACPI Function This item allows you to Enabled/Disabled the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. DPMS (default) Initial display power management signaling.

  • Page 33: Reset Configuration Data

    ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults 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.

  • Page 34: Pc Health Status

    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) 1984-2003 Award Software PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature Disabled Item Help Show PC Health in Post...

  • Page 35: Miscellaneous Control

    3-11 Miscellaneous Control This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software Miscellaneous Control ** Current Host Clock is Item Help Host Clock at Next Boot is 100MHz ** Current DRAM Clock is DRAM Clock at next Boot is 133MHz Menu Level >...

  • Page 36: Load Standard/Optimized Defaults

    This item allows you protect BIOS prevent the data destroy by virus. The choice are: Enabled, Disabled. Before flash BIOS you have to change the setting to Disabled otherwise it can not flash BIOS. 3-12 Load Standard/Optimized Defaults Load Standard Defaults When you press <Enter>...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Driver & Free Program Installation

    You determine when the password is required within the BIOS Features Setup Menu and its Security option. If the Security option is set to “System”, the password will be required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”, prompting only occurs when trying to enter Setup.

  • Page 38: Nforce

    9. REMOTE install Remote Controller driver 10. VGA install NVIDIA VGA driver 11. BROWSE CD to browse the contents of the CD 12. EXIT to exit from MAGIC INSTALL menu 4-1 nFORCE install NVIDIA nFORCE Pack driver * The path of the file is X:\DRIVER\SETUP.EXE IDE : VIDIA ATAPI...

  • Page 39: Install Nvidia Vga Driver

    4-2 VGA install NVIDIA VGA Driver 1. Click VGA when MAGIC INSTALL MENU 2. Click NEXT When NVIDIA Win95/98/ME/ appears 2000/XP Display Driver Windows appear 3. If You Want Re-start Computer , Click FINISH 4-3 Sound Install ALC650 Audio Codec Driver...

  • Page 40: Usb

    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 5. Sound Effect select and KaraOK Mode 6.

  • Page 41: Pc-Cillin

    MENU appears Windows XP USB 2.O Driver installation 1. Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later 2. Select My Computer, Press Right Button, Select Properties, Go to Hardware \ Device Manager, Remove Other Device \ Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller Restart Your Computer, It Will Find “NVIDIA USB2.0 Enhanced Host Controller”...
  • Page 42 5. Click INSTALL, Start to install the software 6. Setup Complete and click FINISH 7. After PC-CILLIN 2002 complete, Please 8. finish register process, we recommend select register your information and get LICENSE update item to download newest engine code KEY from TREND MICRO web site, enter and virus code your license key and click FINISH...
  • Page 43 3. Click Next to continue installation 4. Select Program Group name or enter a new group name, click Next, and click Finish after setup complete 4-6-1 How To Utilize PC-HEALTH 1. Click Program → Winbond Hardware 2. After executing Winbond Hardware Doctor it Doctor →...

  • Page 44: Install Nforce2 Hardware Doctor Utility Install Bios Live Update Utility

    4-7 MBIOS Install BIOS Live Update Utility 1. Click Magic BIOS when Magic Install 2. Click Next to install the Magic BIOS in MENU appears Destination Folder 3. After finish Setup you will have a Magic 4. Double click the Magic BIOS icon you will BIOS icon in your screen have this picture, choose from internet you can upgrade BIOS On-line...

  • Page 45: How To Update Bios

    9. When choose From Local Driver to update 10. Choose the correct BIOS file to update BIOS BIOS, you must have the correct BIOS file in your Local Driver 4-8 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS Before update BIOS please choose Disabled in “Flash Part Write Protect” item on “Miscellaneous Control”...

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