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Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected un-
der international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any
of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the au-
thor.
Version 3.2a
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufac-
turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any par-
ticular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to
make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manu-
facturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not oc-
cur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
−
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
−
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
−
Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
−
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manu-
facturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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  • Page 1 Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected un- der international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the au- thor.
  • Page 2 Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing conditions: − This device may not cause harmful interference, and − This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface Features and Packing List Translations ¿ ù » ~ ! © | ¥ ¼ © w ¸ q ® Ñ Å Ò ¡ C CHAPTER 1 Introducing the Mainboard Introduction....................1 Checklist ....................1 Standard Items ....................1 Features ....................2 Choosing a Computer Case...............
  • Page 4 PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page ..............33 Load Optimal Settings ................... 34 Load Best Performance Settings..............34 Features Setup Page..................34 CPU PnP Setup Page ..................36 Hardware Monitor Page................. 36 CHAPTER 4 Using the Mainboard Software About the Software CD-ROM..............38 Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP........

  • Page 5: Introducing The Mainboard

    Introducing the Mainboard Thank you for choosing the P4VMM2 mainboard. This mainboard has a Socket 478 for the Intel Pentium 4 type of processors supporting front side bus (FSB) speeds up to 400/533 MHz. This mainboard incorporates the VIA P4M266/A Northbridge and VT8235 Southbridge chipsets that support AC 97 audio codec, and provide Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 function.

  • Page 6: Features

    Processor The P4VMM2 mainboard uses a mPGA478 Socket that has the following features: • Accommodates Intel Pentium 4 478-pins CPU • Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU • Supports a front-side bus (FSB) of 400/533 MHz “Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked up to two processors, allowing two...
  • Page 7 Expansion The mainboard comes with the following expansion options: Options • Two 32-bit PCI slots capable of Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 33/66/100 MB/sec • An AGP slot • A CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot Integrated I/O The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: •...

  • Page 8: Choosing A Computer Case

    There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard com- plies with the specifications for the Micro-ATX system case. Some features on the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all the features required.
  • Page 10 Table of Mainboard Components Label Component ATXPW1 Standard power connector AUDIO2 Front audio connector BAT1 Three volt realtime clock battery Primary CD-in connector Secondary CD-in connector CNR1 Communications Networking Riser slot CPU SOCKET Micro PGA 478-pin socket for Pentium 4 CPUs CPU_FAN Cooling fan for CPU CPUPW1...

  • Page 11: Installing The Mainboard

    Installing the Mainboard Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard: • Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity. • Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the mainboard. •...

  • Page 12: Installing The Mainboard In A Case

    Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the mainboard in a case: This illustration shows an ex- 2. Secure the mainboard with ample of a mainboard being screws where appropriate. installed in a tower-type case: Note: Do not overtighten the screws as this can stress the main- board.

  • Page 13: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) JBAT1 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal JBAT1 2-3: Clear JP1A1 3-pin CPU Clock 100M: Short Pins 1-2 JP1A1 133M: Short Pins 1-2 JP1B1...
  • Page 14 2-pin DRAM Voltage 2.5V (DDR): Open Pins 1-2 (VCC) 3V (SDR): Short Pins 1-2 J2A/B/C/D 20-pin DDR/SDR DDR1, DDR2: J2A/B/C/D J3A/B/C/D DRAM Type Short all J2A/B/C/D and J3A/B/C/D Selector J3A/B/C/D pins DIMM1, DIMM2: Open all J2A/B/C/D and J3A/B/C/D pins 3-pin Keyboard 5V: Short Pins 1-2 Power On...

  • Page 15: Connecting Case Components

    JP2: Keyboard Power On This jumper enables any keyboard activity to power up a system previously in a standby or sleep state. J13: Flash ROM Voltage (VCC) This jumper enables to select voltage of flash ROM. JP4: Flash ROM Size This jumper enables to select size of flash ROM.

  • Page 16: The Panel Connectors

    CPU_FAN1/SYSTEM_FAN: FAN Power Connectors Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor SPEAKER1: Internal speaker Signal Name SPKR J12: Sleep Switch This header is connected to the sleep button for suspending the computer’s activity if pushing the button. Or, the computer is automatically suspended after passing a period of time.

  • Page 17: Panel2

    PANEL2 This panel connector provides a set of switch and LED connectors found on ATX case. Refer to the table below for information. Empty (Pin 10) (Pin 9) Signal Name Signal Name HDD LED SPD-LED Indicator Reset Switch Power Switch (Pins 5, 7) HDD LED SPD-LED Indicator...

  • Page 18: Installing Hardware

    Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the mainboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the mainboard, you may cause serious damage to the mainboard or its components.

  • Page 19: Cpu Installation Procedure

    CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components: Note: The pin-1 corner is marked with an arrow Follow these instructions to install the Retention Module and CPU: Remove the existing retention module (if applicable). Position the backplate against the underside of the mainboard, secure the 4 screws firmly on the retention module.
  • Page 20 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pinhole noticeably miss- ing). Align and insert the CPU correctly. Press the lever down. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU. Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and snap the four reten- tion legs of the cooling fan into place.

  • Page 21: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules This mainboard accommodates 168-pin 3.3V/184-pin 2.5V unbuffered SDRAM memory modules. The memory chips must be standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory). The CPU supports 100MHz system bus. The SDRAM DIMMs and DDRs can synchronously work with 100 MHz or operates over a 266 MHz system bus. DDR SDRAM provides 800 MBps or 1 GBps data transfer depending on whether the bus is 100 MHz or 266 MHz.

  • Page 22: Installing A Hard Disk Drive/Cd-Rom

    Latch Latch Cutout Notch Cutouts Notches Latch Latch DDR SDRAM Module SDRAM Module Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM.

  • Page 23: Installing A Hard Disk Drive

    Installing a Hard Disk Drive Install the hard disk drive into the drive cage in your system case. Plug the IDE cable into IDE1 (A): Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that they can only be installed correctly on the device connector.

  • Page 24: Installing A Floppy Diskette Drive

    Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD) interface and ships with a diskette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25-inch drive and a 3.5-inch drive with various capacities. The floppy diskette drive cable has one type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and another type of connector for a 3.5-inch drive.

  • Page 25: Installing Add-On Cards

    Installing Add-on Cards The slots in this mainboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the mainboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the mainboard’s capabilities by adding hardware which performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
  • Page 26 Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge con- nector is correctly seated in the slot.

  • Page 27: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the mainboard’s optional devices: USB1/USB2: Front panel USB ports The mainboard has two USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connectors USB1 and USB2 to connect the front-mounted ports to the mainboard.
  • Page 28 Note: Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indi- cated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang-up. WOL1: Wake On LAN If you have installed a LAN card, use the cable provided with the card to plug into the mainboard WOL1 connector.

  • Page 29: Connecting I/O Devices

    The backplane of the mainboard has the following I/O ports: Parallel port (LPT1) Game port PS/2 port mouse PS/2 Serial port Microphone keyboard ports COM 1 Line-in Line-out PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS/2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

  • Page 30: External Connector Color Coding

    External Connector Color Coding Many connectors now use standard colors as shown in the table below. Connector Color Audio line-in Light blue Audio line-out Lime Digital monitor/flat panel White IEEE 1394 Grey Microphone Pink MIDI/game Gold Parallel Burgundy PS/2-compatible keyboard Purple PS/2-compatible mouse Green...

  • Page 31: Using Bios

    Using BIOS The computer uses the latest AMI BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the mainboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the mainboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system's configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.

  • Page 32: Entering The Setup Utility

    Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL to enter SETUP Pressing the delete key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility: AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY –...

  • Page 33: Standard Cmos Features

    Some options (marked with a triangle ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu. In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items are denoted by a triangle Standard CMOS Features This option displays basic information about your system.

  • Page 34: Advanced Setup Page

    Advanced Setup Page This option defines advanced information about your system. AMIBIOS SETUP – ADVANCED SETUP ©2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Quick Boot Enabled AGP Aperture Size 64MB Boot Device IDE-0 Auto detect DIMM/PCI Clk Enabled Boot Device Floppy CLK Gen Spread Spectrum Disabled...
  • Page 35 Password Check If you have entered a password for the system, use this item to determine, if the password is required to enter the Setup Utility (Setup) or required both at start-up and to enter the Setup Utility (Always). Boot to OS/2 > 64MB Enable this item if you are booting the OS/2 operating system and you have more than 64MB of system memory installed.

  • Page 36: Power Management Setup Page

    AGP Aperture Size This item defines an AGP for the graphics. Leave this item at the default value 64MB. Auto detect DIMM/PCI Clock When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots. CLK GEN Spread Spectrum Use this item to set the system bus spread spectrum for the installed proces- sor.

  • Page 37: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page

    Hard Disk Time Out This item sets up the timeout to power down the hard disk drive, if there is no hard disk activity after passing the preset period of time. Resume On RTC Alarm / Date / Hour / Minute / Second The system can be turned off with a software command.

  • Page 38: Load Optimal Settings

    use of a second display card installed in an AGP slot. Allocate IRQ for PCI VGA If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics sys- tem. You set this value to No to free up an IRQ. PCI IDE BusMaster This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode.
  • Page 39 OnBoard FDC Use this item to enable or disable the onboard floppy disk drive interface. OnBoard Serial PortA Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to as- sign a port address. OnBoard IR Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port, and to assign a port address.

  • Page 40: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    ThumbDrive Support For DOS Enable this item to make a small portion of memory storage device for the USB ports. CPU PnP Setup Page This page helps you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. The sys- tem will automatically detect the type of installed CPU and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page.

  • Page 41: Change Password

    CPU / System Temperature These items display CPU and system temperature measurement. FANs & Voltage Measurements These items indicate cooling fan speeds in RPM and the various system volt- age measurements. Change Password If you highlight this item and press Enter, a dialog box appears that you can enter a Supervisor password.

  • Page 42: Using The Mainboard Software

    Using the Mainboard Software The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bun- dled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your mainboard version.

  • Page 43: Running Setup

    Setup Tab Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program. Select from the menu which software you want to install. Browse The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support CD.
  • Page 44 Note: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will be different according to the mainboard you are installing. The mainboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner. Click Next. The following screen appears: Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options are recommended.

  • Page 45: Manual Installation

    Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your mainboard. Look for the chipset and mainboard model; then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers.
  • Page 46 We strongly recommend users to install this free anti-virus software to help protect your system against viruses. MediaRing Talk – Telephony Software To install the MediaRing Talk voice modem software for the built-in modem, go directory \UTILITY\MEDIARING TALK, then MRTALK- SETUP72.EXE to install the application software.

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