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P4X400DA/P4X400DAP P4X400DAZ USER'S MANUAL M/B For Socket 478 Pentium 4 Processor NO. G03-P4X40DAR2A Release date: Jan. 2004 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.
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.
Introduction of P4X400DA/P4X400DAP/P4X400DAZ Motherboard 1-1 Feature of motherboard The P4X400DA/P4X400DAP/P4X400DAZ motherboard is design for use Intel Pentium 4 Processor in 478 Pin Package Processor with the VIA P4X400 Chipset delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. Which utilize the Socket 478 design and the memory size expandable to 3.0GB.
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:...
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(for P4X400DAZ) PRINT GAME/MIDI PORT PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard COM1 COM2 LINE-IN LINE-OUT ATX 12V Power Conn. K/B Power ON Jumper (JP1) ATX Power Conn. PS2 KB/Mouse Port CPU FAN USB Port CPU Socket PC99 Back Panel DDR SDRAM DIMM x3 VIA P4X400 Chip ATX P6 Power Conn.
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.
1-2 closed K/B Power ON Disable 2-3 closed K/B Power ON Enabled (Default) Keyboard Power On Setting 2-3 Install CPU 2-3-1 Glossary Chipset (or core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards. Processor slot/socket - the slot or socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard.
2-3-2 About Intel Pentium 4 478-pin CPU This motherboard provides a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket, referred to as the mPGA478B socket supports Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 478 Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array (FC-PGA2) package technology. The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent overheating.
Generally, installing DDR SDRAM modules to your motherboard is very easy, you can refer to figure 2-4 to see what a 184-pin DDR SDRAM module looks like. Figure 2-4 NOTE! When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention on both sides.
2-5-2 Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must exclusively assign to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use. Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard function...
2-5-4 AGP Slot This motherboard provides an AGP Slot, support the 2X/4X AGP VGA card. 2x notch 4x notch AG P SLO T 2-6 Connectors, Headers 2-6-1 Connectors Power Connector (20-pin block) : ATXPWR ATX Power Supply connector. This is a new defined 20-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case.
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Pin 1 (3) ATX P9 Power Connector (6-pin block) : ATXP9 This is a new defined 6-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 3.3V and 5V voltage to maintain system power consumption. Without this connector might cause system unstable because the power supply can not provide sufficient current for system.
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Serial Port COM1/COM2 : COM1/COM2 COM1/COM2 is the 9-pin D-Subminiature male connector. The On-board serial port can be disabled through BIOS SETUP. Please refer to Chapter 3 “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP” section for more detail information. PS/2 Mouse PRINT GAME/MIDI PORT PS/2 COM1 COM2...
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.
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AUDIO Pin 1 Line-Out, MIC Headers (3) USB Port Headers (9-pin) : USB1, USB2 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.
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Pin 1 JW _ FP1 SPEAK SPKR VCC 5 VCC 5 Pin 1 HDLED PWR-LED ACPIL E D HDDLE D G ND PWRBTN G ND PWR-BTN RESET R STSW G ND VC C5 System Case Connections (9) Wake On-LAN/Modem Headers (3-pin) : WOL This connector connects to a LAN card with a WAKE ON-LAN output.
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(11) IR infrared module Headers (5-pin) : IR 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. Pin 1 G ND VC C5 IRRX IRTX IR infrared module Headers (12) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CD _ IN...
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.
Load Optimized Defaults 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
Please refer to section 3-7-1 OnChip Device Function Please refer to section 3-7-2 Onboard Super IO Function Please refer to section 3-7-3 Init Display First This item allows you to decide to activate whether PCI Slot or AGP VGA first. The settings are: PCI Slot, AGP Slot.
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sector read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/writes per sector the drive can support. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled.
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software Onboard Super IO Function Onboard FDD Controller Enabled Item Help Onboard Serial Port 1 3F8/IRQ4 Onboard Serial Port 2 2F8/IRQ3 UART2 Mode Normal Menu Level >> RxD, TxD Active Hi, Lo IR Duplex Mode Half Use IR Pins IRRX/IRTX...
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. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Function Enabled Item Help...
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software Wake Up Events Item Help LPT & COM LPT/COM HDD & FDD PCI Master Menu Level >> Wake-Up on Ring/LAN Disabled Wake-Up on PCI PME Disabled Wake-Up on RTC Alarm Disabled x Date of Month Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0 >...
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software IRQ Resources IRQ3 assigned to PCI Device Item Help IRQ4 assigned to PCI Device IRQ5 assigned to PCI Device IRQ7 assigned to PCI Device Menu Level >> IRQ9 assigned to PCI Device IRQ10 assigned to PCI Device...
This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software Miscellaneous Control CPU Clock Ratio Item Help Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled Spread Spectrum Disabled ** Current Host/PCI Clock is 100/33MHz ** Menu Level > Host/PCI Clock at Next Boot is 100/33MHz ** Current DRAM Clock is 133MHz **...
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. Load Optimized Defaults When you press <Enter>...
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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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 IRQ ROUTING : VIA PCI IRQ MINIPORT DRIVER IS TO BE INSTALLED UNDER WIN98...
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5. Click NEXT to Install ATAPI Vender 6. Click NEXT to choose enabled DMA Mode Support Driver 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 SOUND Install ALC650 Audio Codec Driver 1.
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3. Click Finish and Restart Windows 4. Click Start→Program→Avance Sound Manager→AvRack. Then AVRACK Windows appears 5. Avance Audio Rack table can play CD, 6. Sound Effect select and KaraOK Mode WAV, MID, MP3, AVI, MPG Format File Function 7. Manual Sound Effect Setting 8.
4-3 LAN Install VIA10/100MB LAN Controller Driver (Only for P4X400DAP/P4X400DAZ) 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...
3. Click the Button to start installation 4. Select Program Group name or enter a new group name, click continue to setup and click OK after setup complete 4-4-1 How To Utilize PC-HEALTH 1. Click Program → Winbond Hardware Doctor 2.
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After finish Setup you will have a Magic 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 When On-line update BIOS the program Click Next if you need update BIOS, after will auto-check your BIOS version upgrade BIOS, the system will clear CMOS and automatically restart...
4-6 USB2.0 Install VIA USB2.0 Device Driver 1. Click USB2.0 when MAGIC INSTALL 2. When USB2.0 Setup Program Appear, Click MENU Appear NEXT 3. Select Install USB Driver and Click NEXT Select FINISH and Restart your Computer 5. Check device working properly in Device Manager The Path of the file is X:\VIA\VIAUSB20\SETUP.EXE...
4-7 PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2002 Anti-virus program 1. Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL 2. (1) Click "Install PC-CILLIN" when PC- MENU appear CILLIN 2002 main menu appears, and Click NEXT when "Install Shield Wizard For PC- CILLIN 2002" (2) Click Open Manual. you can learn PC- CILLIN 2002 how to use 3.
7. After PC-CILLIN 2002 complete, Please 8. finish register process, we recommend select register your information and get LICENSE update item ro download newest engine code KEY from TREND MICRO web site, enter and virus code your license key and click FINISH Note : Please install ACROBAT READER, Before you read PC-CILLIN 2002 User Manual, the path at X:\acrobat\ar500eng.exe...
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