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  • Page 3 This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Static Electricity Precautions..........III Pre-Installation Inspection .............III Features & Checklist Translations..........V Chapter 1: Introduction ..............1 Key Features ................2 Package Contents..............5 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation ..........6 Motherboard Components ............7 I/O Ports...................8 Installing the Processor............9 Installing Memory Modules ..........10 Jumper Settings..............11 Install the Motherboard ............12 Connecting Optional Devices ..........13...

  • Page 5: Static Electricity Precautions

    Pre-Installation Inspection 1. Inspect the motherboard for damage to the components and headers on the board. 2. If you suspect that the motherboard has been damaged, do not connect power to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor and report the damage.
  • Page 6 Notice: 1. 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 7: Features & Checklist Translations

    Features & Checklist Translations Liste de contrôle Le coffret de votre carte mère contient les éléments suivants : La carte mère Le Manuel utilisateur Un câble plat pour lecteur de disquette (optionnel) Une câble plat pour lecteur IDE CD de support de logiciels Caractéristiques Prise en charge du Processeur Socket-478 Processeur...
  • Page 8 • Prises audio pour microphone, ligne d’entrée et ligne de sortie • Supporte le fonctionnement en 10/100Mbps et le fonctionnement LAN Ethernet en half/full duplex intégré • Conforme IEEE 802.3/802.3u (optionnel) • Supporte l’auto-négociation IEEE 802.3u clause 28 • Supporte le fonctionnement en mode d’Economie d’Energie d’Interruption de Liaison •...
  • Page 9 Codec • 3 analoge Line-level Stereo-Eingänge mit 5-Bit- Lautstärkenkontrolle: LINE-IN, CD-IN • Energieverwaltung Onboard-I/O- Das Motherboard verfügt über einen kompletten Satz von I/O- Ports Schnittstellen und Anschlüssen: • Zwei PS/2-Steckplätze für Maus und Tastatur • Ein serieller Steckplatz • Ein paralleler Steckplatz •...
  • Page 10 • Unterstützt Betrieb mit 10/100 Mbps. sowie Halb- IIntegriertes /Vollduplexbetrieb Ethernet LAN • Kompatibel mit IEEE 802.3/802.3u (optional) • Unterstützt IEEE 802.3u Clause 28 Auto Negotiation • Unterstützt Betrieb im Link Down-Energiesparmodus • Unterstützt Base Line Winder (BLW)- Kompensation • Adaptive Entzerrung •...
  • Page 11 Lista L’imballo della scheda madre é composto da: La scheda madre Il manuale Una piattina per il collegamento dei drive (opzionale) Una piattina IDE Il CD con il Software di supporto Caratteristiche Dotata di Socket 478 per Processori Processor • Il Socket 478 PGA •...
  • Page 12 Saving • Supporto della compensazione Base Line Winder (BLW) • Equalizzazione adattabile • Conforme alle specifiche Universal Serial Bus 2.0 USB 2.0 • Conforme alle specifiche Universal Host Controller Interface revisione 1.1 • Il dispositivo PCI multifunzione consiste di due schede di controllo UHCI per la trasmissione segnali pieno/basso e una scheda di controllo EHCI per la trasmissione segnali ad alta velocità.
  • Page 13 LiSTA DE VERIFICACIÓN El paquete de su placa principal contiene los sigtes. ítems: La placa principal El Manual del Usuario Un cable cinta para el lector de disquete (optativo) Un cable cinta para el lector IDE CD de Software de soporte Características Soporte de Procesador Socket-478 Procesador...
  • Page 14 • Soporta la operación de 10/100Mbps y de medio/full duplex Ethernet LAN • Conformidad IEEE 802.3/802.3u Incorporado • Soporta la autonegociación de clásura 28 de IEEE 802.3u (optativo) • Soporta operación bajo el modo Link Down Power Saving (Ahorro de Suministro de Vínculo) •...
  • Page 15 Lista de verificação A embalagem da sua placa principal contém os seguintes itens: A placa principal O Manual do Utilizador Um cabo para a unidade de disquetes (opcional) Um cabo para a unidade IDE CD de suporte para o software Características Suporte do Processador Socket-478 Processador...
  • Page 16 • Compatível com IEEE 802.3/802.3u Integrada • Suporta IEEE 802.3u, cláusula 28 com negociação automática (opcional) • Suporta o funcionamento no modo Poupança de Energia com Ligação Inactiva • Suporta a compensação Base Line Winder (BLW) • Equalização adaptável • Compatível com Universal Serial Bus Revisão 2.0 da USB 2.0 especificação •...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 1: Introduction

    USB header JUSB1 providing two extra ports by connecting the Extended USB Module to the motherboard. This motherboard is Micro ATX size and has power headers for an ATX power supply and measures 244 x 190mm.

  • Page 20: Key Features

    Key Features The key features of this motherboard include: Socket-478 Processor ♦ Supports Intel Pentium 4/ Prescott processor ♦ Supports up to 533 MHz Front-Side Bus Chipset There are SiS651C Northbridge and SiS962L Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
  • Page 21 ♦ Supports Base Line Winder (BLW) compensation ♦ Adaptive Equalization Onboard I/O Ports The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and headers: ♦ Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard ♦ One serial port ♦ One parallel port ♦...
  • Page 22 USB 2.0 ♦ Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 ♦ Compliant with Universal Host Controller Interface Specification Revision 1.1 ♦ PCI multi-function device consists of two UHCI Host Controller cores for full-/low-speed signaling and one EHCI Host Controller core for high-speed signaling ♦...

  • Page 23: Package Contents

    Package Contents Your motherboard package contains the following items: The motherboard The User’s Manual One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional) One IDE drive ribbon cable Software support CD Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this motherboard.

  • Page 24: Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation

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

  • Page 25: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard Components Use the diagram below to identify the major components on the motherboard. Note: Any jumpers on your motherboard not appearing in the illustration above are for testing only.

  • Page 26: I/O Ports

    I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the motherboard. (optional) (shared with READ1) 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 27: Installing The Processor

    Installing the Processor This motherboard has a Socket 478 processor socket. 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 28: Installing Memory Modules

    Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets, and supports up to 2.0 GB of 333 MHz DDR SDRAM. DDR provides 2.1 GB/s, 2.7 GB/s data transfer rate depending on whether the bus is 266 MHz or 333 MHz.

  • Page 29: Jumper Settings

    CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your motherboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from the motherboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds. Function...

  • Page 30: Install The Motherboard

    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. Ensure your case has an I/O cover plate that matches the ports on this motherboard.

  • Page 31: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: AUDIO2 READ1 JUSB1 SPK1 SPK1: Speaker Header Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK1 header on the motherboard. Signal Signal SPKR AUDIO2: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access.
  • Page 32 JUSB1: Front Panel USB Header 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 header JUSB1 to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.
  • Page 33 Signal IRTX IRRX 1. Locate the infrared port- IR1 header on the motherboard. 2. If you are adding an infrared port, connect the ribbon cable from the port to the IR1 header and then secure the port to an appropriate place in your system chassis.

  • Page 34: Install Other Devices

    IDE devices include hard disk drives, high-density diskette drives, and CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives, among others. The motherboard ships with an IDE cable that can support one or two IDE devices. If you connect two devices to a single cable, you must configure one of the drives as Master and one of the drives as Slave.
  • Page 35 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 header IDE2 on the motherboard. If you have two devices on the cable, one must be Master and one must be Slave.

  • Page 36: Expansion Slots

    Expansion Slots This motherboard has one AGP, one CNR and two 32-bit PCI slots. AGP1 CNR1 PCI2 PCI1 Follow the steps below to install one AGP/CNR/PCI expansion card. 1. Locate the AGP, CNR or PCI slots on the motherboard. 2. Remove the blanking plate of the slot from the system chassis.

  • Page 37: 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.

  • Page 38: Running The Setup Utility

    Running the Setup Utility Each time your computer starts, before the operating system loads, a message appears on the screen that prompts you to “Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP”. When you see this message, press the Delete key and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.

  • Page 39: Standard Cmos Setup Page

    Standard CMOS Setup Page This page displays a table of items defining basic information about your system. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Standard CMOS Setup System Time 00:00:12 System Date Mon 04/05/2004 Help Item Use [Enter], [TAB] or Primary IDE Master Not Detected [SHIFT-TAB] to select a...

  • Page 40: Advanced Setup Page

    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. Advanced Setup Quick Boot Enabled Boot Device PM-5T320410A...
  • Page 41 Graphic Win This item defines the size of aperture if Size you use a graphic adapter. This item determines the operation of DRAM CAS# Latency DRAM 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.

  • Page 42: Features Setup Page

    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 OnBoard Floppy Controller Enabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Help Item OnBoard IR Port Disabled Parallel Port Address Parrllel Port Mode...
  • Page 43 Ethernet LAN. OnBoard USB Enable this item if you plan to use the USB Function ports on this motherboard. USB Function Enable this item if you plan to use the USB For DOS ports on this motherboard in a DOS environment.

  • Page 44: Power Management Setup Page

    Power Management Setup Page This page sets some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup ACPI Aware O/S Help Item Power Management Enabled Suspend Time Out Disabled Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled Keyboard Power On Disabled...

  • Page 45: Pci/Plug And Play Setup Page

    typing in the password. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. LAN/Ring Your system can enter the software power Power On down. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is traffic on the network adapter.

  • Page 46: Bios Security Features Setup Page

    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 Security Settings Help Item Install or Change the Supervisor Password : Not Installed password.

  • Page 47: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    CPU PnP Setup Page This page lets you manually configure the motherboard for the CPU. The system will automatically detect the kind of installes CPU and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 48: Hardware Monitor Page

    Hardware Monitor Page This page sets up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc. Hardware Monitor *** System Hardware Monitor*** Help Item Vcore :1.536V Vivdd :1.536V Vcc5V :5.026V...

  • Page 49: Load Optimal Defaults

    Load Optimal Defaults This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not. You select <Ok>, and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility loads all default values; or select <Cancel>, and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility does not load default values. Note: It is highly recommend that users enter this option to load optimal default values for accessing the best performance.

  • Page 50: Chapter 4: Software & Applications

    If your operating system is Windows 2000/XP, it will automatically install all the drivers and utilities for your motherboard; if Windows NT or manual installation, please follow the instructions described as the Installing under Windows NT or Manual Installation section.

  • Page 51: Installing Support Software

    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 motherboard supports. The ReadMe brings you to the Install Path where you can find out path names of software driver.
  • Page 52 Auto-Installing under Windows 2000/XP If you are under Windows 2000/XP, please click the Setup button to run the software auto-installing program while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: 1. The installation program loads and displays the following screen.

  • Page 53: Bundled Software Installation

    1. Click the ReadMe to bring up a screen, and then click the Install Path at the bottom of the screen. 2. Find out your motherboard model name and click on it to obtain its correct driver directory. 3. Install each software in accordance with the corresponding driver path.

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