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ECS Motherboard User Manual

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  • Page 3: Static Electricity Precautions

    Static Electricity Precautions 1. Don’t take this motherboard and components out of their original static- proof package until you are ready to install them. 2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Pre-Installation Inspection ..................... i Chapter 1: Introduction ..................1 Key Features ........................1 Package Contents ......................4 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............. 5 Motherboard Components .................... 6 I/O Ports .......................... 7 Installing the Processor ....................7 Installing Memory Modules ..................9 Jumper Settings ......................
  • Page 5 Motherboard User’s Guide Notice: Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Line-in, Line-out and Microphone, four back-panel USB2.0 ports and onboard USB headers providing extra ports by connecting the Extended USB Module to the motherboard. It is a Micro ATX motherboard and has power connectors for an ATX power supply. Key Features...
  • Page 7 Motherboard User’s Guide AGP v3.0 compliant 8x / 4x transfer modes with Fast Write support • Supports DDR400 / 333 / 266 memory types with 2.5V SSTL-2 • DRAM interface Supports 66 MHz, 4X and 8X transfer modes, V-Link interface with •...
  • Page 8 • Support PCI-Bus Power Management Interface Specification release 1.1 Legacy support for all downstream facing ports • BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: Power management • Wake-up alarms •...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional) One IDE drive ribbon cable The Software support CD Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this motherboard. The Extended USB module The CNR v.90 56K Fax/Modem card The Serial ATA cable...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation To install this motherboard in a system, please follow these instructions in this chapter: Identify the motherboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly...

  • Page 11: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard User’s Guide Motherboard Components IT EM L A BEL C OM PONENT S C OL OR LGA 775 Soc ket f or Intel Pentium 4/ CPU Soc ket W HITE Celeon D proc es s ors CPU_FA N CPU Fan c onnec tor(4-pin)

  • Page 12: I/O Ports

    Microphone. Installing the Processor This motherboard has a LGA775 socket for the latest Intel Pentium 4/ Celeron D processors. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.
  • Page 13 Motherboard User’s Guide CPU Installation Procedure Follow these instructions to install the CPU: LGA775 Socket CPU_FAN pin1 A. Unload the cap • Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap. • Lift the cap up and remove the cap completely from the socket.

  • Page 14: Installing Memory Modules

    Note 2:The fan connector supports the CPU cooling fan of 1.1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V. Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two 184-pin 2.5V DIMM sockets (Dual Inline Memory Module) for unbuffered DDR400/333/266 (Double Data Rate SDRAM), and maximum 2.0 GB installed memory.

  • Page 15: Jumper Settings

    Motherboard User’s Guide Memory Module Installation Procedure These modules can be installed with up to 2 GB system memory. Refer to the following to install the memory module. Push down the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket. Align the memory module with the socket. There is a notch on the DIMM socket that you can install the DIMM module in the correct direction.

  • Page 16: Install The Motherboard

    “Save Changes and Exit”. Install the Motherboard Install the motherboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a Micro ATX size motherboard. You can install this motherboard in an ATX case. Make sure your case has an I/O cover plate matching the ports on this motherboard.

  • Page 17: Connecting Optional Devices

    RSVD_DNU Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: AUDIO1 USB3 SPK1 USB2 SPK1: Speaker Header Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK1 header on the motherboard. Signal Signal SPKR...
  • Page 18 AUD_RET_L USB2/USB3: Front panel USB Headers The motherboard has 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 headers USB2/USB3 to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.

  • Page 19: Install Other Devices

    If you want to install more IDE devices, you can purchase a second IDE cable and connect one or two devices to the Secondary IDE channel connector IDE2 on the motherboard. If you have two devices on the cable, one must be Master and one must be Slave.
  • Page 20 Serial ATA hard drive, you can connect the Serial ATA cables to the Serial ATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard. On the motherboard, locate the Serial ATA connectors SATA1-2, which support new Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates, simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly.

  • Page 21: Expansion Slots

    Motherboard User’s Guide Expansion Slots This motherboard has one AGP, CNR and three 32-bit PCI slots. AGP1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 CNR1 Follow the steps below to install an AGP/CNR/PCI expansion card. Locate the AGP, CNR or PCI slots on the motherboard.
  • Page 22 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system chassis with a screw. 8X AGP Slot You can install a graphics adapter that supports the 8X AGP specification and has a 8X AGP edge connector in the AGP slot.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility

    You can run the setup utility and manually change the configuration. You might need to do this to configure some hardware installed in or connected to the motherboard, such as the CPU, system memory, disk drives, etc. Running the Setup Utility Every time you start your computer, a message appears on the screen before the operating system loading that prompts you to “Hit <DEL>if you want to run...

  • Page 24: Standard Cmos Setup Page

    IDE Slave Your computer has two IDE channels and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). In addition, this motherboard supports two SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.

  • Page 25: Advanced Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide Advanced Setup Page This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility DRAM CAS# Latency This item determines the operation of SDRAM memory CAS (column address strobe). It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value. The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode. DRAM Bank Interleave Enable this item to increase DRAM memory speed.

  • Page 27: Features Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide Features Setup Page This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Features Setup Enabled OnBoard Floppy Controller Help Item 3F8/IRQ4 Serial Port1 Address...

  • Page 28: Power Management Setup Page

    This item enables or disables the onboard Ethernet LAN. OnBoard USB Function Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this motherboard. Power Management Setup Page This page sets some parameters for system power management operation.

  • Page 29: Pci/Plug And Play Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide Ring, or traffic on the network adapter. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Keyboard Power On/Wake-Up Key If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume by pressing any keys, hot key, power key on the keyboard, or typing in the password.

  • Page 30: Bios Security Features Setup Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility BIOS Security Features Setup Page This page helps you install or change a password. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS Security Features Setup Security Settings Help Item Supervisor Password : Not Installed Install or Change the Change Supervisor Password Press Enter...

  • Page 31: Hardware Monitor Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide DRAM Frequency This item shows the frequency of the DRAM in your system. CPU Over-clocking Func. This item decides the CPU over-clocking function installed in your system. If the over-clocking fails, please turn off the system power. And then, hold the PageUp key (similar to the Clear CMOS function) and turn on the power, the BIOS will recover the safe default.

  • Page 32: Save Changes And Exit

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Save Changes and Exit Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration. When the Save Changes and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

  • Page 33: Chapter 4 Software & Applications

    If your operating system is Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP, it will automatically install all the drivers and utilities for your motherboard. Installing Support Software Insert the support CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive.
  • Page 34 Chapter 4: Software & Applications The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window. To run the program again, reinsert the CD-ROM disc in the drive; or click the CD-ROM driver from the Windows Explorer, and click the Setup icon. The Application button brings up a software menu. It shows the bundled software that this mainboard supports.

  • Page 35: Bundled Software Installation

    Motherboard User’s Guide Once any of the installation procedures start, software is automatically installed in sequence. You need to follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart as few times as needed to complete installing whatever software you selected. When the process is finished, all the support software will be installed and start working.

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