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2-user-system solution m/b for socket-a athlon/duron processor
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M/B For Socket-A Athlon/Duron Processor
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N2VIEW
USER'S MANUAL
NO. G03-N2VIEW
Release date: December 2003
Rev:2.0

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  • Page 1 N2VIEW (2-User-System Solution) USER'S MANUAL M/B For Socket-A Athlon/Duron Processor NO. G03-N2VIEW Rev:2.0 Release date: December 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 ......................ii MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION ................ii COOLING SOLUTIONS ....................ii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF N2VIEW MOTHERBOARD 1-1 THE WORLD FIRST 2-USER MOTHERBOARD............1 1-2 FEATURE OF MOTHERBOARD................2 1-3 SPECIFICATION .....................3 1-4 PERFORMANCE LIST ...................4 1-5 LAYOUT DIAGRAM & JUMPER SETTING ............5 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS ..............7...

  • Page 3: User's Notice

    TRANSMITTED OR TRANSLATED INTO ANY LANGUAGE IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MANUFACTURER. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED TO USE N2VIEW MOTHER-BOARD AND WE DO ASSURE THIS MANUAL MEETS USER’S REQUIREMENT BUT WILL CHANGE, CORRECT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction Of N2View Motherboard

    1-1 The World First 2-User Motherboard Introduction The N2VIEW MagicTwin is the world’s first multi-user enabled motherboard solution available in the market. The special designed 2-user-system motherboard allows two users to share the computing power of a single PC system. With integrated circuitry onboard, the ®...

  • Page 5: Feature Of Motherboard

    Setup to setting CPU Host clock let users to approach over clocking, and special design in hardware to protect BIOS from virus crash BIOS data. N2VIEW provides high performance & meets future specification demand. It is really wise choice for your computer.

  • Page 6: Performance List

    Spec Description ∗ ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5x21.0cm Design ∗ nVIDIA nForce2 Integrated Graphics Processor (IGP) north bridge Chipset ∗ nVIDIA nForce2 Media and Communications Processor (MCP2) south bridge ∗ Support AMD Athlon 1.1GHz∼1.4GHz processor CPU Socket ∗...

  • Page 7: Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting

    (the different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.) Performance Test Report (for N2VIEW) CPU: AMD Athlon XP 3000+ (FSB 166MHZ) DRAM: 512MB DDR400 X1 (Winbond DDR W942508BH-5) 256MB DDR400 X1 (Winbond DDR W942508BH-5)
  • Page 8 K/B Power ON Jumper (JP2) CPU Socket PS2 KB/Mouse Port CPU FAN DDR DIMM X3 PC99 Back Panel USB Wake-Up Jumper (JP1) USB Port ATX Power Connector nVIDIA nForce2 IGP Chip USB Port/ LAN Connector Audio Connector (CN1) CD Audio SFAN1 Front Panel Audio (JP8)

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    JP1, JP4 USB Wake-Up Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block CPU Front Side Bus Frequency 2-pin Block CMOS RAM Clear jumper 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATX Power Connector 20-pin Block P.12 PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard 6-pin Female P.12 Connector USB1 USB Port Connector 2 x 4-pin Connector...

  • Page 10: Checking Motherboard's Jumper Setting

    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. Setup BIOS 7. Install software driver & utility 2-2 Checking Motherboard’s Jumper Setting Keyboard Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP2 USB Wake-Up function Enabled/Disabled :JP1, JP4...

  • Page 11: Glossary

    have display to recovery the standard Default. Otherwise the CMOS will keep the faulty data and M/B will not function. CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin) : JP6 A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1-2 pins of JP6 to store the CMOS data.

  • Page 12: Install Cpu

    Processor slot/socket - the slot or socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard. Slot (AGP, PCI, ISA, RAM) - the slots used to mount adapter cards and system RAM. AGP - Accelerated Graphics Port - a high speed interface for video cards; runs at 1X (66MHz), 2X (133MHz), or 4X (266MHz).

  • Page 13: Install Memory

    To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket and open it by first pulling the level sideways away from the socket then upward to a 90-degree angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown below. The notched corner should point toward the end of the level.

  • Page 14: Expansion Card

    Dual Channel (DIMM1 & DIMM3) Figure 2-4 Dual Channel (DIMM2 & DIMM3) Dual Channel (DIMM1 & DIMM2 & DIMM3) 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.

  • Page 15: Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard

    Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when enabled 10 * IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11 * IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12 *...

  • Page 16: Connectors

    2-6-1 Connectors Power Connector (20-pin block) : PWR ATX Power Supply connector. This is a new defined 20-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.

  • Page 17: Headers

    PS/2 Mouse PRINT USB1 LINE-IN LINE-OUT PS/2 Keyboard VGA2 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 (10) Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1...
  • Page 18 Serial Port COM1/COM2 Header (9-pin) : COM1/COM2 The On-board serial port can be disabled through BIOS SETUP. Please refer to Chapter 3 “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP” section for more detail information. C O M1 C O M2 Note: Orient the read marking on the COM2 ribbon cable to pin 1 Pin 1 Pin 1...
  • Page 19 USB2 Pin 1 USB Port Headers IDE Activity LED: HD LED This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case. 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 (11) FAN Speed Headers (3-pin) : SFAN1, SFAN2, CPUFAN These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of connector.

  • 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

    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 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

    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

    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 nVIDIA LAN Function Auto USB Host Controller Enabled USB 2.0 Support 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

    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. Blank Screen This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.

  • Page 33: Irq Resources

    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.

  • 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

    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.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Driver & Free Program Installation

    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.

  • Page 38: Install Nvidia Nforce Pack Driver

    4-1 nFORCE install NVIDIA nFORCE Pack driver * The path of the file is X:\DRIVER\SETUP.EXE IDE : VIDIA ATAPI VENDOR SUPPORT DRIVER IS USED TO FIXED COMPATIBILITY ISSUE FOR IDE DEVICES AGP : NVIDIA AGP DRIVER IS TO BE INSTALLED, IF YOU ARE USING AN AGP VGA CARD, NVIDIA GART WILL PROVIDE SERVICE ROUTINES TO YOUR VGA DRIVER AND INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO HARDWARE, PROVIDING FAST GRAPHIC ACCESS...

  • 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 AC97 Audio Codec Driver 1.

  • Page 40: Usb

    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. Manual Sound Effect Setting Function Note: The path of the file For WIN98/NT4.0/WIN2K/XP is X:\CODEC\ALC\SETUP.EXE 4-4 USB2.0 Install NVIDIA USB 2.0 Driver Windows 98SE/ME/2000 USB 2.O Driver installation 1.

  • Page 41: Pc-Cillin

    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” And “USB2.0 Root Hub Device”...

  • Page 42: Pc-Health Install Nforce2 Hardware Doctor Utility

    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 Doctor 2. After executing Winbond Hardware Doctor it →...

  • Page 44: Magic Bios Install Bios Live Update Utility

    4-7 MAGIC BIOS 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

    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 N2VIEW from our web site to your boot disc. STEP 4. Insert your boot disc into A:, start the computer, type “Awdflash A:\N2VIEWAxxx.BIN /SN/PY/CC/R”...

  • Page 46: Chapter 5 Installation Of Magictwin

    CHAPTER 5 5-1 INSTALLATION OF MagicTwin (a 2-User-System solution) Introduction MagicTwin is a 2-User-System solution built on this special designed motherboard with dual video connectors onboard, two PS/2 keyboards and two PS/2 mice connected from motherboard using packaged Y-cables and one piece of software (Driver and Tools). It allows you to add ONE additional station simultaneously running under Windows XP Home or XP- Professional (Service Pack 1).
  • Page 47 Click “MagicTwin” when the MAGIC INSTALL MENU appears. The Installation-routine will start… Welcome- Mask, click “Next” Option: Change destination path or click “Next” Password and Network Console, click “Next” Type in the Serial and your Address, click “Next”...
  • Page 48 Installation in process, please wait… Afterwards “Reboot your PC”. Windows is restarting and loading the new installed drivers. The MagicTwin will be activated and assign automatically the 2 Station to the 2 monitor, -PS/2-keyboard and PS/2 mouse. Please login in to Windows and add one or more additional users under the control panel. NVIDIA AGP-card The NVIDIA AGP dual-headed adapters are supported under MagicTwin.

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