Manual Revision History Revision Manual Revision History Date of Release Rev 2.0 First Edition copy of Mother Boards 2005/08/17 adopts VIA Chipsets: VIA PT880PRO and VIA VT8237 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.
Safety Instructions Please read these safety instructions carefully. Please keep this User‘s Manual for later reference. Please place the equipment on a reliable flat surface before installation. Make sure the voltage of the power source when you try to connect the equipment to the power outlet.
Packing Item Checklist Motherboard Cable for IDE/Floppy Cable for Serial ATA IDE Port CD for motherboard utilities Cable for USB Port 3/4 (Option) □ User’s Manual Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 Processor Thermal Solutions As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems.
USB 2.0 as well as 6-channel audio which are based on the advanced VIA PT880PRO chipset with FSB 800MHz and DDR400 Memory clock support. The PT88BSPRO also supports Dual channel DDR400 Memory clock. Now we could know more details by reading the features of motherboards below.
1-1.1 Special Features of motherboard CPU Thermal Throttling Technology ---(The CPU Overheat Protection Technology) To prevent the increasing heat from damage of CPU or accidental shutdown while at high workload, the CPU Thermal Throttling Technology will force CPU to enter partially idle mode from 87.5% to 12.5% according to preset CPU operating temperature in BIOS (from 40℃...
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 Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 3.2G (800Mhz FSB)
Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page JBAT CMOS RAM Clear 3-pin Block Keyboard/USB Power On 3-pin Block Enable/Disabled USB Power On Enable/Disabled 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATXPWR24P ATX Power Connector 24-pin Block P.23 ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector 4-pin Block P.23 PS2KBMS1...
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. JP1 1-2 closed Keyboard/USB Power On Disabled (Default) JP1 2-3 closed Keyboard/USB Power On Enabled JP3 1-2 closed USB Power On Disabled (Default) JP3 2-3 closed USB Power On Enabled 2-3 To install the CPU 3-1 Glossary...
2-3-2 About INTEL PENTIUM 4 775PIN CPU This motherboard provides a 775-pin surface mount, LGA775 Land Grid Array socket, referred to as the LGA775 socket supports Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775 Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA4) package technology. The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent overheating.
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 Disengage Load Lever by depressing down and out 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.
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NOTE: Thermal Solutions that come with IntelR boxed processor use pre-applied thermal interface material and Apply Thermal Interface Material not grease. Remove Heat Sink (HS) from packaging media Place HS onto the LGA775 Socket • Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to fan header •...
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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 Pull up on fastener caps to unseat Manually remove HS with gentle twist motion.
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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 For thermal grease removal use Step 4-6...
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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 To install the system memory This motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM)
Figure 2-4 DIMM1 & DIMM3: Dual Channel 1 DIMM2 & DIMM4: Dual Channel 2 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. WARNING! For the DDR SDRAM CLOCK is set at 200MHz, use only DDR400-compliant DDR Modules.
2-5-2 Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card Some expansion cards need to assign an IRQ address to operate. Generally speaking, an IRQ address must exclusively assign to one use only. With standard factory 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/ PCI Express Slot This motherboard provides both AGP Slot and PCI-Express Slot, support the 4X/8X AGP VGA card and PCI-Express x16 VGA card. Recommend use PCI Express x16 Display Card List Chipset Brand Name Model Name NVIDIA GeForce PCX5300 Gigabyte GV-NX53128D NVIDIA GeForce PCX5750...
2-6 Connectors and pin headers 2-6-1 Connectors (1) Power Connector (24-pin block) : ATXPWR24P ATX Power Supply connector. This is a new defined 24-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows to use soft power on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard.
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(3) PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector: PS2KBMS1 The connectors for PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 Mouse. (4) USB Port connector: USB, USB1 The connectors are 4-pin connector that connect USB devices to the system board (5) LAN Port connector: LAN This connector is standard RJ45 connector for Network (6) Parallel Port connector (25-pin D-sub connector): PARALLEL (7) Serial Port connector: COM1, COM2...
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(10) 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.
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) 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.
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PWRLED Pin 1 JW FP SPEAK Pin 1 Pin 1 System Case Connections (8) FAN Headers (4-pin) : CPUFAN FAN Headers (3-pin) : SFAN1, SFAN2 These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different.
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 Anti-Virus Protection Disabled Item Help Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled C1E Function Auto > HardDisk Boot Priority Press Enter CPU L1 & L2 Cache Enabled Menu Level > Hyper-Threading Technology Enabled CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking...
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Quick Power On Self-Test This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. If this is set to Enabled. BIOS will shorten or skip some check items during POST. Enabled (default) Enable quick POST Disabled Normal POST First/Second/Third/Fourth Boot Device...
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 Setting Auto Configuration By SPD Item Help RAS Active Time RAS to CAS Delay Menu Level >> RAS Percharge Time DRAM CAS Latency Time Bank Interleave Disabled DRAM Command Rate 2T Command ↑↓→←...
3-7-1 Onboard IDE Function Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard IDE Function OnChip SATA Enabled Item Help OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled Primary Master Auto Menu Level >> Primary Slave Auto Primary Master UDMA Auto Primary Slave UDMA Auto OnChip IDE Channel1 Enabled Secondary Master PIO Auto...
3-7-2 Onboard Device Function Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Function Onboard VIA Device Enabled Item Help Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled VIA LAN BootROM Boot Option Hook INT18 Menu Level >> VIA LAN BootROM PXERPL Option Current VIA MAC Address is 003018-814E0D VIA MAC Address Input Press Enter...
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Onboard FDC 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. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Onboard Serial Port 1/Port 2 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and the second serial ports.
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...
3-9 Miscellaneous Control This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Miscellaneous Control Spread Spectrum Disabled Item Help Auto Detect PCI Clk Enabled Flash Part Write Protect Enabled Menu Level > > IRQ Resources Press Enter PCI/VGA Palette Snoop 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 Show PC Health in Post Enabled Item Help 70 °...
CPU Thermal Throttling Temp This item allows you to activate the CPU Thermal Throttling function when the CPU temperature is over the value which you set to low down the CPU temperature when at high workload to protect processor from damage or accidental shutdown. 3-12 Power User Overclock Settings Phoenix –...
3-13 Password Settings Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Password Settings Item Help Set Supervisor Password Press Enter Set User Password Press Enter Menu Level > ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them.
3-14 Load Standard/Optimized Defaults Load Standard Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: 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 VIA 4IN1 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 SOUND install ALC Audio Codec 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. SPDIF out setting 4-3 LAN Install VIA LAN Controller Driver The VIA 10/100Mb PCI Ethernet Adapter Driver path is X:\VIA\LANDRV 1. Click LAN when Magic Install Menu appear Click OK and finish LAN driver installation...
4-4 USB2.0 Install VIA USB2.0 DEVICE DRIVER Click USB2.0 when MAGIC INSTALL When USB2.0 Setup Program Appear, Click MENU Appear NEXT Note: Please Install Microsoft Service Pack 1 in Windows XP OS Before you Install VIA USB2.0 Device Driver. Please Install Microsoft Service Pack 4 in Windows 2000 OS Before you Install VIA USB2.0 Device Driver.
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When license agreement appear, choose I Select you want to install driver agree and click NEXT Review install driver and utility component, Click FINISH and restart your computer then click NEXT 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 2005 Anti-virus program Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL Please select “Install program” when the MENU appear "Trend Micro internet security" installshield wizard windows appear Click NEXT and Enter your Customer Please select install “FULL” function or Information, Click NEXT or choose Change install “Antivirus software”...
4-7 PC-HEALTH install ITE Smart Guardian utility The path of the file is X:\VIA\ITESMARTGD\SETUP.EXE (Support Windows 9X/ME/2K/NT/XP) 1. Click PC-Health when Magic Install Menu Click Next , install ITE Smart Guardian utility appears executing Program → ITE Smart Guardian , The Click Finish , complete install ITE Smart Guardian utility ITE Smart Guardian auto detect system voltage,...
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 PT88BSPRO from our web site to your boot disc. STEP 4. Insert your boot disc into A:, start the computer, type “Awdflash A:\PT88BSPROAxxx.BIN /SN/PY/CC/R”...
4-10 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.
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 ◇...
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