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  • Page 3 Motherboard User’s Guide This publication, including photographs, illustrations and software, is under the protection of 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Features & Checklist Translations ........V Chapter 1: Introduction ............1 Key Features ..................2 Package Contents ................6 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation ........7 Motherboard Components ..............8 I/O Ports ....................9 Installing the Processor ..............10 Installing Memory Modules ............... 11 Jumper Settings ..................

  • Page 5: Static Electricity Precautions

    If you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare metal of the system chassis. 3. Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges. Do not touch those components unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard on the top of static-protection package with component side facing up while installing.
  • Page 6 Motherboard User’s Guide 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 Motherboard User’s Guide Traduction des Caractéristiques & Liste de contrôle 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) •...
  • Page 8 Motherboard User’s Guide ATA Série Deux ATA Série connecteurs • Prend en charge deux disques durs SATA • Ultra DMA 150 • AC’ 97 Codec • 6 canaux et conforme aux Spéc. Intel AC’ 97 (REV. 2.3), respectant les ...
  • Page 9 Motherboard User’s Guide • Le périphérique multifonction PCI consiste en deux noyaux de Contrôleur d’Hôtes UHCI pour signalisation pleine/faible vitesse et un noyau de Con- trôleur d’Hôtes EHCI pour signalisation haute vitesse • Le hub racine consiste en 4 ports de face en aval avec émetteurs-récepteurs de couche physique intégrés partagés par le Contrôleur d’Hôte UHCI et EHCI...
  • Page 10 Motherboard User’s Guide Funktionen & Checkliste Checkliste Die Verpackung Ihres Motherboards enthält folgende Teile: Motherboard • Handbuch • Bandkabel für Floppylaufwerke (optional) • Bandkabel für IDE-Laufwerke • Software -CD • Ausstattung Unterstütz Socket-754-Prozessoren Unterstützung für AMD Athlon 64/Sempron mit HyperTransport Technolo- •...
  • Page 11 Industrienormen des PC-3D-Tons und die einzigartige Karaoke-Funktion kennzeichnet sich durch das Mikrofonecho, dem Tastenwechsel und der Stimmunterbrechung. Onboard I/O Ports Das Motherboard verfügt über einen kompletten Satz von I/O-Schnittstellen und Anschlüssen: • Zwei PS/2-Steckplätze für Maus und Tastatur • Ein serieller Steckplatz •...
  • Page 12 Motherboard User’s Guide 0.95 • Entspricht Universal Host Controller Interface -Spezifikation Revision 1.1 • PCI-Multifunktionsgerät besteht aus zwei UHCI Host Controller-Kernen für Signalübertragung bei voller und niedriger Geschwind- igkeit sowie einem EHCI Host Controller-Kern für Hochgeschwindigkeits- Sig- nalübertragung • Root Hub besteht aus 4 Downstream-Ports mit integrierten Physical Layer- Überträgern für gemeinsame Nutzung durch UHCI und EHCI Host Controller...
  • Page 13 Motherboard User’s Guide Traduzione Funzioni e Lista 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 •...
  • Page 14 Motherboard User’s Guide ATA Seriale Due connettori Serial ATA • Supporto di due dischi rigidi SATA • Ultra DMA 150 • AC’ 97 Codec 6 canali conforme alle specifiche dello standard Intel AC’ 97 (REV. 2.3),  • rispettando inoltre i requisiti Microsoft PC2001 ...
  • Page 15 Motherboard User’s Guide • Conforme alle specifiche Universal Host Controller Interface revisione 1.1 • Il dispositivo PCI multifunzione consiste di due schede di controllo UHCI per lat rasmissione segnali pieno/basso e una scheda di controllo EHCI per la trasmissione segnali ad alta velocità.
  • Page 16 Motherboard User’s Guide Traducción de Características & Lista 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) •...
  • Page 17 Motherboard User’s Guide ATA Serial Dos conectores Serial ATA • Soporta dos unidades rígidas SATA • Ultra DMA 150 • AC’ 97 Codec 6 canales y conformidad de la Espec. Intel AC’ 97 (REV. 2.3), satisface los  • requisitos de Microsoft PC2001 ...
  • Page 18 Motherboard User’s Guide • Dispositivo PCI multi-función se consiste de dos centros de Controlador Anfitrión UHCI para señalización de velocidad completa/baja y un centro de Controlador Anfitrión EHCI para señalización de alta velocidaa • Root hub consiste de 4 puertos que miran hacia abajo con transceptores de capa física integrado compartido por Controlador Anfitrión UHCI y EHCI...
  • Page 19 Motherboard User’s Guide Tradução da Lista & Características 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 •...
  • Page 20 Motherboard User’s Guide Série ATA Dois conectores Série ATA • Suporta dois discos rígidos SATA • Ultra DMA 150 • AC’ 97 Codec Spec de 6 canais e de acordo com a norma Intel AC’ 97 (REV. 2.3), de ...
  • Page 21 Motherboard User’s Guide • Compatível com controlador Universal Host Revisão 1.1 da especificação da Interface • O dispositivo PCI muli-funções consiste em dois núcleos de Controlador UHCI Host Controller para sinalização de velocidade total/baixa em um núcleo de Controlador EHCI Host para sinalização de alta velocidade •...
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  • Page 25: Chapter 1 Introduction

    AMD Athlon 64/Sempron processors with Front-Side Bus (FSB) speeds up to 800 MHz and system bus to 1600 MT/s. Based on the ATX form facotr, the motherboard incorporates the SiS755 Northbridge and SiS964 Southbridge chipsets. The SiS755 Northbridge features the HyperTransport...

  • Page 26: Key Features

    One AGP slot, five PCI local bus slots and one CNR Communication and Networking Riser slot providing expandability for add-on peripheral cards. Key Features The key features of this motherboard include: Socket-754 Processor Support • Supports AMD Athlon 64/Sempron processors •...
  • Page 27 PC 3D sound and unique karaoke function support featured with microphone echo, key shifting, and vocal cancellation. Onboard I/O Ports The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: • Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard • One serial port...
  • Page 28 Motherboard User’s Guide • One parallel port • Eight USB2.0 ports (four back-panel ports, onboard USB headers USB3/4 providing four extra ports) • Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out • One LAN port (optional) Fast Ethernet LAN (optional) • Onboard Gigabit LAN:...
  • Page 29 Chapter 1: Introduction tion 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 • CPU parameters and memory timing •...

  • Page 30: Package Contents

    Motherboard User’s Guide Note: Hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without notification. Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items: • The motherboard • The User’s manual • One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional) • One IDE drive ribbon cable •...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Motherboard Components

    Motherboard User’s Guide Motherboard Components CPU Socket DIMM2/1 I/O PORTS PWR1 SYSTEM_FAN Card Reader IDE1/2 PWR2 AUDIO1 AGP1 SPDIFO1 USB2/3 CON1/2 LJP1 SIR1 FDC1 CNR1 PCI 1-5 SYSTEM_FAN2 SPK1 JP26 PANEL1 LABELS COMPONENTS CPU SOCKET Socket 754 for Athlon 64/Sempron Processors...

  • Page 33: I/O Ports

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation SYSTEM_FAN2 System Fan connector JP26 Clear CMOS jumper SPK1 Speaker header PCI 1-5 32-bit PCI slots SIR1 SIR header LJP1 Giga LAN Function jumper SPDIFO1 SPDIF Out header Analog Audio header AUDIO1 Front Panel Audio header...

  • Page 34: Installing The Processor

    Motherboard User’s Guide Installing the Processor This motherboard has a Socket 754 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 35: Installing Memory Modules

    Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU fan connector (CPU_FAN) on the motherboard. 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 400 MHz DDR SDRAM.
  • Page 36 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 37 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Table A: Unbuffered DIMM Support For 754-pin Lidded Micro PGA Package Number Maximum DRAM Speed 4.1.5 DIMM 2 DIMM 1 DIMM 3 DIMMs empty single rank empty DDR400 DDR400 empty single rank empty DDR400 DDR400 empty...

  • Page 38: Jumper Settings

    CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your mainboard 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 39: Install The Motherboard

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Install the Motherboard Install the motherboard in a system chassis (case). The board is an 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 40 Motherboard User’s Guide Here is a list of the PANEL 1 pin assignments. Signal Signal 1 HD_LED_P(+) FP PWR/SLP(+) 3 HD_LED_N(-) FP PWR/SLP(-) RESET_SW_N(-) POWER_SE_P(+) RESET_SW_P(+) PWER_SW_N(-) 9 RSVD_DNU 10 KEY...

  • Page 41: Connecting Optional Devices

    Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: AUDIO1 USB2 USB3 SIR1 SPK1 SPK1: Speaker Header Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK1 header on the motherboard.
  • Page 42 Motherboard User’s Guide USB2/USB3: 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 headers USB2/USB3 to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.

  • Page 43: 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 44 If you want to install more IDE devices, you can purchase a second IDE cable and connect one or two devices to the Second- ary 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 45 When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automati- cally detect your CD-ROM/DVD drive. If it doesn’t, enter the Setup Utility and configure the CD-ROM/DVD drive that you have installed. On the motherboard, locate the 4-pin header CD1. Signal CD IN L...

  • Page 46: Expansion Slots

    Motherboard User’s Guide Expansion Slots This motherboard has one AGP, one CNR and five 32-bit PCI slots. AGP 1 PCI 1 PCI 2 PCI 3 PCI 4 PCI 5 CNR1 Follow the steps below to install an AGP/CNR/PCI expansion card.
  • Page 47 Motherboard User’s Guide 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 48: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility

    You can run the setup utility and manually change the configura- tion. 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 49: Running The Setup Utility

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility 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 SETUP”. Whenever you see this message, press the Delete key, and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.

  • Page 50: Standard Cmos Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide 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 Help Item System Date...

  • Page 51: Advanced Setup Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility 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...
  • Page 52 When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots. Cool ‘N’ Quiet It supports fan control to reduce fan noise when the CPU is running cool. This motherboard and BIOS requirements for a PowerNow! are identical. The same BIOS data structures are used.

  • Page 53: Features Setup Page

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility 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 Help Item Serial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 OnBoard IR Port Disabled...
  • Page 54 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. USB Function For DOS Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this motherboard in a DOS environment.

  • Page 55: Power Management Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide 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 Help Item ACPI Aware O/S Power Management Enabled Enable / Disable...
  • Page 56 Motherboard User’s Guide Suspend Time Out This sets the timeout for Suspend mode in minutes. If the time selected passes without any system activity, the computer will enter power-saving Suspend mode. Resume On RTC Alarm / Date / Hour / Minute / Second The system can be turned off with a software command.

  • Page 57: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 58: Bios Security Features Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide 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 Supervisor Password : Not Installed Install or Change Change Supervisor Password Press Enter the password.

  • Page 59: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide CPU PnP Setup Page This page helps you manually configure the motherboard for the CPU. The system will automatically detect the type of installed CPU and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2003, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 60: Hardware Monitor Page

    Motherboard User’s Guide 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 Vdimm :2.512V...

  • Page 61: Load Optimal Defaults

    Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Load Optimal Defaults This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not. You press <Y>, and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility loads all default values; or press <N>, and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility does not load default values.

  • Page 62: 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 sec-...

  • Page 63: 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 64 Motherboard User’s Guide 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: The installation program loads and displays the following screen.

  • Page 65: Bundled Software Installation

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

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