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Mainboard User's Manual
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  • Page 1 MediaRing Talk is a registered trademark of MediaRing Inc. SiS is a trademark of Silicon Integrated System Corporation. Other names used in this publication may be trademarks and are acknowledged. Copyright © 2002 All Rights Reserved ES4M Series, V1.3 S650GL/December 2002...
  • Page 2 Mainboard User’s Manual 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Mainboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Trademarks ................I Chapter 1: Introduction..............1 Key Features................2 Package Contents..............6 Static Electricity Precautions...........7 Pre-Installation Inspection............7 Chapter 2 : Mainboard Installation ..........9 Mainboard Components ............10 I/O Ports.................11 Install A CPU ................12 Installing Memory Modules ..........13 Setting Jumper Switches............14 Install the Mainboard.............15 Install the Extension Brackets ..........16...
  • Page 4 Mainboard User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket-478 processor socket for Intel Pentium 4 type of processors supporting front side bus (FSB) speeds up to 533 MHz. This mainboard integrates the SiS650GL Northbridge along with SiS962/962L Southbridge chipsets that support built-in AC97 Codec , one DDR266 SDRM modules up to 1GB system memory, and provides Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function.

  • Page 6: Key Features

    Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features The key features of this mainboard include: Socket-478 Processor ♦ The PGA Socket 478 ♦ Supports Intel Pentium 4 series CPUs ♦ Supports up to 533 MHz Front-Side Bus Chipset There are SiS650GL Northbridge and SiS962/962L Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
  • Page 7 1: Introduction Onboard VGA ♦ Supports high performance & high quality 3D Accelerator—A built-in 256-bit 3D engine, up to 143 MHz 3D engine clock speed ♦ Supports high performance 128-bit 2D Accelerator—Ultra- AGPII 2GB/s data read for all 2D engine functions ♦...

  • Page 8: Hardware Monitoring

    Mainboard User’s Manual Hardware Monitoring ♦ Built-in hardware monitoring for CPU & System temperatures, fan speeds and mainboard voltages. Onboard Flash ROM ♦ Supports Plug and Play configuration of peripheral devices and expansion cards USB 2.0 ♦ Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 ♦...

  • Page 9: Bundled Software

    1: Introduction Bundled Software ♦ PC-Cillin2002 provides automatic virus protection under Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP ♦ MediaRing Talk provides PC to PC or PC to Phone internet phone communication ♦ PC DJ is a dual-MP3 player that enables users to actually mix music right on their own personal computers. ♦...

  • Page 10: Package Contents

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

  • Page 11: Static Electricity Precautions

    1: Introduction Static Electricity Precautions Components on this mainboard can be damaged by static electricity. Take the following precautions when unpacking the mainboard and installing it in a system. 1. Keep the mainboard and other components in their original static-proof packaging until you are ready to install them. 2.
  • Page 12 Mainboard User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 : Mainboard Installation

    2: Mainboard Installation Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation To install this mainboard in a system, please follow the instructions in this chapter: Identify the mainboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Verify that all jumpers or switches are set correctly Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to connecting headers on the mainboard...

  • Page 14: Mainboard Components

    Mainboard User’s Manual Mainboard Components This diagram identifies major components on the mainboard. Note 1: Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in the illustration above are for testing only. Note 2: The mainboard supports IEEE1394a only when SiS962 Southbridge is installed.

  • Page 15: I/O Ports

    2: Mainboard Installation I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the mainboard. (only for SiS962 SB) PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard keyboard.

  • Page 16: Install A Cpu

    Mainboard User’s Manual Install A CPU This mainboard has a Socket-478 that supports Intel Pentium 4 series processors. To ensure reliability, ensure that your processor has a heatsink/cooling fan assembly. Do neither try to install a Socket 370 processor nor a Socket 423 in the Socket-478.

  • Page 17: Installing Memory Modules

    2: Mainboard Installation 6. All processors should be installed with a combination heatsink/cooling fan, connect the cable from the fan to the CPU fan power connector FAN1. Installing Memory Modules This mainboard has one 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered DDR SDRAM memory modules. The memory chips must be standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory).

  • Page 18: Setting Jumper Switches

    Mainboard User’s Manual Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM socket. 4. Install the DIMM module into the socket and press it firmly down until it is seated correctly. The socket latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM.

  • Page 19: Install The Mainboard

    2: Mainboard Installation JP1: Keyboard Power On If the Keyboard Power On is enabled, hot keys on the keyboard can work as a power on/off switch for the system. Function Jumper Setting Disabled Short Pins 1-2 Enabled Short Pins 2-3 Note: The system must supply at least 1A on the +5VSB (+5V Standby) signal before enabling the Keyboard Power On function.

  • Page 20: Install The Extension Brackets

    Mainboard User’s Manual Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the FP1 header. Here is a list of the FP1 header’s pin assignments. Signal Signal HDLED+ PWR/SLP+ HDLED- PWR/SLP+ RSTGND PSW+ RESET PSW- RESEV If there are a headphone jack or/and a microphone jack on the front panel, connect the cables to the JP5 header on the mainboard.
  • Page 21 2: Mainboard Installation Fax/Modem Module The Fax/Modem DAA module plugs directly into the mainboard in aligned with an expansion slot opening in the system chassis. When you remove the slot cover from the system chassis, you can access the LINE and TEL RJ11 connectors on the metal edge of the Fax/Modem DAA module.

  • Page 22: Optional Extension Brackets

    Mainboard User’s Manual Optional Extension Brackets For this mainboard, you can also obtain a USB module extension bracket for more USB ports. Install them by following the steps below. Note: All the ribbon cables used on the extension brackets have a red stripe on the Pin-1 side of the cable.
  • Page 23 2: Mainboard Installation Extended IEEE1394a Header (only for SiS962 SB) You can obtain one optional IEEE1394a header. Install it by following the steps below. Signal Signal GROUND TPB1- TPB1+ TPA1- TPA1+ SHIELD 1. Locate the JP6 header on the mainboard. 2.

  • Page 24: Install Other Devices

    Mainboard User’s Manual Install Other Devices Install and connect other devices in the system as steps below. IDE1 IDE2 IDE Devices IDE devices include hard disk drives, high-density diskette drives, and CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives, among others. The mainboard ships with an IDE cable that can support one or two IDE devices.
  • Page 25 2: Mainboard Installation Internal Sound Connections If you have installed a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, you can connect the drive audio cable to the onboard sound system. On the mainboard, locate the two 4-pin connectors CD1 and CD2. There are two kinds of connector because different brands of CD- ROM drive have different kinds of audio cable connectors.

  • Page 26: Expansion Slots

    Mainboard User’s Manual Onboard LAN LED Connections If you have a set indicator LEDs for the onboard LAN communication, you can connect the LED cable to the header JP8. Signal Signal LED0 VCC5 GROUND LED3 Expansion Slots This mainboard has one 32-bit PCI slot. PCI1 Follow the steps below to install a PCI expansion card.

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Bios Setup Utility

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information about your computer such as the date and time, the type of installed hardware, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies that information to initialize all the components while booting up, and the basic functions of coordination between system components.

  • Page 28: Running The Setup Utility

    Mainboard User’s Manual 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 29: Standard Cmos Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Setup Page This page helps you set up basic information such as the date and time, the IDE devices, and the diskette drives. AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Date (mm/dd/yy) : Thu Dec 12, 2002 Time (hh/mm/ss) : 18:31:05 32Bit...

  • Page 30: Advanced Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Page This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Take care of this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. AMIBIOS SETUP – ADVANCED SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Quick Boot Enabled Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk...
  • Page 31 3: BIOS Setup Utility Password Check If you have entered a password for the system, use this item to determine, if the password is required to enter the Setup Utility (Setup) or required both at start-up and to enter the Setup Utility (Always). Boot to OS/2 >...

  • Page 32: Power Management Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Hyper Threading If your P4 CPU is not HT CPU, this item will be hidden. If your P4 CPU is HT CPU, BIOS Function will show this item. You can set "Disabled" or "Enabled" to control HT CPU support in O.S. Set “Enabled”...
  • Page 33 3: BIOS Setup Utility 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. Hard Disk Time This sets the timeout to power down the hard disk drive, if the time selected passes without any hard disk activity.

  • Page 34: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and devices that use the system plug and play capability. AMIBIOS SETUP – PCI / PLUG AND PLAY SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 35: Load Best Performance Settings

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Load Best Performance Settings If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you press Y, and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of best- performance default values. These default values are quite demanding and your system might not function properly if you are using slower memory chips or other low-performance components.
  • Page 36 Mainboard User’s Manual Parallel Port Mode Use this item to set the parallel port mode. You can select SPP (Standard Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or ECP + EPP. Parallel Port IRQ Use this item to assign either IRQ 5 or 7 to the parallel port.

  • Page 37: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility CPU PnP Setup Page This page lets you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. The system will automatically detect the kind of CPU that you have installed and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page.

  • Page 38: Hardware Monitor Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Hardware Monitor Page This page sets some of the parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this mainboard. AMIBIOS SETUP – HARDWARE MONITOR (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved *** System Hardware *** Vcore 1.616V Vcc 2.5V 2.496V Vcc 3.3V...

  • Page 39: Change Password

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Change Password If you highlight this item and press Enter, a dialog box appears which lets you enter a Supervisor password. You can enter no more than six letters or numbers. Press Enter after you have typed in the password.
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  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Using The Mainboard Software

    4: Software & Applications Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction This chapter describes the contents of the support CD-ROM that comes with the mainboard package. The support CD-ROM contains all useful software, necessary drivers and utility programs to properly run our products. More program information is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.

  • Page 42: Installing Support Software

    Mainboard User’s Manual Installing Support Software 1.Insert the support CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive. 2.When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the system CD-ROM drive, the CD automatically displays an Auto Setup screen. 3.The screen displays three buttons of Setup, Browse CD and Exit on the right side, and three others Setup, Application and ReadMe at the bottom.
  • Page 43 4: Software & Applications Auto-Installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP If you are under Windows 98/ME/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 44: Bundled Software Installation

    Mainboard User’s Manual Installing under Windows NT or Manual Installation If you are under Windows NT, the auto-installing program doesn’t work out; or you have to do the manual installation, please follow this procedure while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: 1.

  • Page 45: Hyper Threading Cpu

    4: Software & Applications Hyper Threading CPU You must update BIOS to initiate BIOS Hyper Threading Function and use HT CPU function under WinXP Operating System; if not, please disable this option. ♦ When BIOS detects the HT CPU, it shows the “Hyper Threading Function (default Disabled)”...

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