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FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Pentium® 4 processor. The motherboard accommodates Single/Dual Channel 266/333 MHz DDR SDRAM using four DIMM memory sockets. Five 32-bit PCI slots provide expansion flexibility. The P4SP motherboard uses the latest Intel® 865P chipset to integrate all system control functions. Features of this motherboard include support for: ?? Intel®...
P4SP Motherboard About This Manual This manual’s six chapters cover the following topics: Introduction, provides a basic introduction to the motherboard and package contents. Hardware Configuration, describes the motherboard layout, components, and configuration Motherboard Installation, explains basic motherboard installation procedures.
Chapter 2 2: Hardware Configuration This chapter describes the motherboard layout and shows the location, function, and configuration of key components, including sockets, slots, connectors and jumpers as well as the external I/O ports. Before installing this motherboard read the following pages carefully for location and function of these items.
Chapter 2 Motherboard Layout Key These components, connectors and jumpers are located in the motherboard layout graphic on the facing page. Component Function mPGA478 CPU socket Accelerated Graphics Port DDR A1, A2, B1, B2 DIMM sockets for DDR SDRAM PCI1~ PCI5 32_bit PCI expansion slots Connectors Function SATA1, SATA2...
P4SP Motherboard JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Jumper This jumper switch, JCMOS1, clears the CMOS Setup configuration that is stored in the real-time clock’s CMOS memory. If configuration becomes corrupted, or if the CMOS settings are changed to an unsuitable configuration, the motherboard may not work properly.
Chapter 2 CPU Socket & Cooling Fan / Heatsink Frame The mPGA478B CPU socket supports single 478-pin Intel Pentium 4 processor. The Pentium 4 CPU requires a cooling fan/heatsink, which attaches to the board using a retention mechanism mounting frame. See the section on installing the CPU in Chapter 3. mPGA478B Socket: This socket is for 478-pin Pentium 4 CPUs only.
Chapter 2 ATX12V Power Connectors The two power connectors let you attach two leads from an ATX12V power supply to the motherboard. The ATX12V standard requires a 20-pin ATX connector plus a 4-pin ATX12V connector. The two power connectors on this motherboard can accommodate either standard. For an ATX12V power supply insert the 20-pin lead of the ATX12V into the first 20 holes of the power connector leaving the last four empty, and the 4-pin ATX12V lead into the first 4 holes on the secondary power connector, also leaving the last four holes empty.
P4SP Motherboard System Memory Sockets These DIMM system memory sockets support 333MHz (PC2700) or 266MHz (PC2100) DDR SDRAM system memory modules. See the section on installing memory in Chapter 3. PCI Expansion Slots The PCI expansion slots let you install additional system hardware via add-on cards. There are five 32-bit, 33MHz slots that are compliant with PCI 2.1/2.2 on this motherboard.
Chapter 2 Drive Connectors There are drive connectors on the motherboard for connecting IDE and floppy disk drives. FDD: Floppy Disk Drive Connector The connector FDD lets you attach one floppy disk drive to the motherboard using a standard FDD ribbon cable. IDE1, IDE2: IDE Drive Connectors The two IDE drive connectors are marked IDE1, the primary channel, and IDE2, the secondary channel.
P4SP Motherboard SATA1, SATA2: Serial ATA Drive Connectors There are two Serial ATA connectors on the motherboard. Each connector supports one drive, which connects to the motherboard with a Serial ATA cable. These two Serial ATA connectors also support RAID 0 and RAID 1. The motherboard comes with two Serial ATA cables and one power core for user’...
Chapter 2 JPANEL1: Front Panel Connector This connector, JPANEL1, connects the following system housing front panel features: • Reset Switch (Reset in diagram) • IDE device LED (IDE LED in diagram) • ACPI Suspend LED (ACPI in diagram) • Power Switch (Power On in diagram) •...
P4SP Motherboard JUSB1, JUSB2, JUSB3: Internal USB Connector These connectors, JUSB1 and JUSB2, let you attach internal USB devices. User’ s Manual 2 - 11...
Chapter 2 JCFAN1, JSFAN1: CPU & System Fan Connectors These 3-pin connectors provide power to the CPU cooling fan (JCFAN1), to the System cooling fans (JSFAN1). These connectors all support fan speed monitoring. A temperature monitor detects the CPU and internal system temperatures. You can set a system shutdown temperature in the PC Health section of the CMOS Setup Utility.
P4SP Motherboard Rear Panel and I/O Connector On the rear panel of the board there are several external Input/ Ouput ports. These ports are color coded for easy identification. PS/2 Ports The PS/2 ports are for a system keyboard and mouse or other tracking device. It is recommended that you do not plug or unplug devices when the system is on.
P4SP Motherboard Audio Jacks The audio jacks are for connecting external audio devices to the onboard audio subsystem. The three audio jacks are: 1. Line Out: (Green) Offers output to two stereo speakers. 2. Line In: (Blue) Provides audio input connector for an external audio source.
Please read the sections below and follow the instructions carefully. Installing a CPU The P4SP motherboard supports the Intel Pentium 4 processor. You must install both the Intel Pentium 4 and its cooling assembly carefully and in accordance with the procedures below. If you fail to follow these procedures, it could result in either improper operation or damage to the CPU or motherboard.
Chapter 3 Selecting a Processor This motherboard supports all Intel Pentium 4 processors. The motherboard’s BIOS automatically detects the required settings and configures the CMOS Setup Utility. Installing the Processor It is important to review all of the instructions before beginning the installation procedure. Carefully handle the processor by its edges, and take all precautions against electrostatic discharge.
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P4SP Motherboard 2. Position the CPU above the socket such that its marked corner matches the base of the socket lever. 3. Press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. 3 - 3...
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Chapter 3 4. After installing the CPU you may need to apply the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) to the top of the installed CPU (Fig. 2). The TIM is supplied in an applicator with the boxed Pentium 4 processors. The TIM secures the Fan/Heatsink to the CPU. However, if the Fan/Heatsink already has a patch of TIM on its underside, you won’t need to apply additional TIM to the CPU (Fig.
P4SP Motherboard Installing the Fan/ Heatsink To install the Fan/Heatsink assembly: 5. When installing the Fan/Heatsink and clip assembly it is important to make sure the Fan/Heatsink does not rotate or twist on the processor. Securing the Fan/ Heatsink while closing the clip lever will ensure the thermal interface material (TIM) is not damaged and the processor will operate correctly.
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Chapter 3 7. Align the Heatsink and clip assembly with the Retention Mechanism and place it on the processor. The Heatsink is symmetrical. 8. With the clip levers in the up position (E), push down on all four clip frame corners to secure to the Retention Mechanism hooks (F).
P4SP Motherboard Installing System Memory Memory Specifications The P4SP motherboard provides four DIMM sockets that support DDR SDRAM. Memory configuration options are: 1. Supports 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB modules, Maximum 4GB total system memory 2. 333MHz PC2700 or 266MHz PC2100 Unbuffered DDR SDRA 3.
Chapter 3 Installing Memory Modules To install a memory module, you insert a module into its socket and secure it with the socket retaining arms. The modules are notched so that you cannot insert them incorrectly. The BIOS recognizes the installed memory and configures the CMOS Setup Utility automatically. Note: It is recommended that you install at least two memory modules, beginning in sockets DIMMA1 and DIMMB1.
P4SP Motherboard Installing the Motherboard in the Chassis After installing the CPU and memory modules, you can install the motherboard in the system housing. There are many system housing designs and you should consult your system housing documentation for specific installation information.
Chapter 3 Connecting Front Panel Components After installing the motherboard in the system housing, you should connect the front panel components to the Front Panel Connector, JPANEL1. Check the figure below for pin assignments. Completing System Configuration After installing the motherboard in the system housing, you can connect or install the internal devices you need to complete the system.
P4SP Motherboard 4: BIOS Setup After you have installed the motherboard and assembled the system hardware, you can power up the system. The motherboard uses the most recent Award BIOS CMOS chip. The ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard’s BIOS (Basic Input Output System) are contained on this chip.
Chapter 4 Entering Setup Each time the system is turned on, the BIOS performs Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. These routines run through a series of diagnostic checks. If an error occurs, it is reported in one of two ways: 1.
P4SP Motherboard Standard CMOS Features The Standard CMOS Features screen lets you reset time and date settings to suit your location. The IDE devices are Auto Detected, but you can change these settings manually if necessary. The floppy drive settings and other settings are standard defaults, that you can also change if necessary.
Chapter 4 Advanced Chipset Features The Advanced Chipset Features screen configures the chipset, BIOS caching and the AGP. Unless you fully understand the function of these settings, it is recommended that you do not change the default settings. Integrated Peripherals Screen The Integrated Peripherals screen configures the peripheral features integrated onto the motherboard.
Chapter 4 Power Management Setup Screen The Power Management Setup screen configures power management settings. The settings on this screen are all optimized defaults. Windows ACPI power management overrides most of these settings. There are Minimum and Maximum configurations available in addition to the User Defined defaults.
This information is Auto Detected. IWILL Smart Setting The IWILL Smart Setting screen configures CPU settings. The default settings for the CPU are Auto Detected. You should not change these Auto Detected settings. Configuring CPU settings that are different than Intel specifications can damage the Intel CPU and void the CPU warranty.
P4SP Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Selecting “Y” for this item loads the minimum set of configuration settings. The Fail-Safe Defaults let the system start for troubleshooting of hardware problems. Load Optimized Defaults Selecting “Y” after choosing this item loads the optimized set of default settings. Use these default settings if the configuration is corrupted or if a mistake is made in the configuration.
Chapter 4 Setting Supervisor/User Password The Set Supervisor Password items let you set passwords for system access. The Supervisor password prevents access to the CMOS Setup utility. Set a password as follows: 1. Choose either Set Supervisor Password item or the Set User Password item in the main screen and press Enter.
P4SP Motherboard Save & Exit Setup Entering “Y” and pressing Enter saves the current utility configuration as a new record, exits the utility and restarts the system using the saved configuration record. Quit Without Saving This item lets you exit the utility and restart the system without changing the saved configuration record.
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P4SP Motherboard 5: Installing a support drivers and utilities The Power Installer CD-ROM disc comes with required hardware drivers for Microsoft Windows and some additional utility software. If you have installed a supported Microsoft OS, you must install the required drivers. If you have install Linux, you will need to create support disks using the “Make Driver utility”.
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Chapter 5 Installing Windows Drivers This section assumes you have installed one of the supported Microsoft Operating Systems on the system hard disk drive. To install Windows drivers, insert the Power Installer II CD-ROM disc in the system’s CD-ROM (or other optical drive) and wait for the Power Installer interface to automatically load. If it doesn’t start, run the Power Installer interface directly from the disc by running Setup.
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Chapter 6 6: Specifications Technical specifications for the P4SP motherboard are listed below. P4SP Motherboard Processor Supports Intel® Pentium 4 processor System Bus: 400/533MHz Support Northwood processor Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Auto detects CPU type, external clock and multiplier. Chipset...
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P4SP Motherboard On board RealTek 10/100 Mbps One RJ-45 connector USB 2.0 Two USB 2.0 external ports on the back panel (stacked) Three internal connectors support Six USB2.0 ports for front panel Serial ATA Two onboard SATA ports Audio AC’97 software Sound...
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Chapter 6 System Management Winbond hardware monitor One 3-pin CPU Fan header with fan speed detect One 3-pin chassis fan header with fan speed detect One temperature sensor Seven voltage monitoring (Vcore, +1.5V, +3.3V, +5V, +12V, -12V, Battery, 5VSTB) Form Factor ATX Form Factor ATX 12V power connectors Stacked PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard ports;...
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