Gigatrend Technology XP-P4S8X-VM User Manual

Intel pentium 4 processor motherboard

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Intel
Pentium
4 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
M-050702

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  • Page 1 XP-P4S8X-VM ® ® Intel Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard User's Manual M-050702...
  • Page 2 Copyright Declaration © 2005 Gigatrend Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without express permission from Gigatrend Technology. Companies and product names mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Motherboard Layout ................ 4 Product Introduction..............5 1.1. Feature Summary................5 1.2. I/O Back Panel and Connectors & Jumper Setting ......6 1.2.1. I/O Back Panel ..................6 1.2.2. Connectors & Jumper Setting .............. 6 Hardware Installation ..............9 2.1.
  • Page 4: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Layout KB_MS CPU_FAN ATX FDD SOCKET 478 ATX_12V R_USB SiS 661GX F_AUDIO AUDIO ICS1883 IDE2 IDE1 PCI1 CLR_CMOS IT8705AF PCI2 SiS 964L SYS_FAN BIOS BATTERY PCI3 CODEC F_PANEL F_USB1 PWR_LED SUR_CEN CD_IN...
  • Page 5: Product Introduction

    Product Introduction The user manual provides steps related to quick installation. If you wish to view complete product information, please select the " ", Open User Manual button located on the driver CD or link to our website at http://www.axper.com to received the most up-to-date information. 1.1.
  • Page 6: I/O Back Panel And Connectors & Jumper Setting

    1.2. I/O Back Panel and Connectors & Jumper Setting 1.2.1. I/O Back Panel PS/2 Parallel Port Mouse Line In Line Out Mic In COMA PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Keyboard Connects PS/2 standard keyboard and PS/2 standard PS/2 Mouse connector mouse Parallel port (LPT) Connects to printer COMA (Serial port) Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices...
  • Page 7 CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Power Connector); SYS_FAN (System Fan Power Connector) The CPU_Fan power connector provides the largest amount of power to the CPU fan at 600mA. You can connect the casing fan to the SYS_FAN connector to enhance system cooling. SIGNAL +12V CPU_FAN...
  • Page 8 PWR_LED Connects to the system power LED indicator whereby the power is indicated as ON or OFF. However, the indicator will flash when the system is suspended. SIGNAL MPD+ MPD- MPD- CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You can clear the motherboard CMOS with the jumper to return your system to its initial status.
  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    BATTERY The improper removal of the battery can result in harm. When replacing a battery, please make sure you use one that is of similar brand and model number. For information related to battery specifications and precautions, please refer to the manufacturer instructions. If you wish to delete the data stored in the CMOS, please follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 10: Installation Of A Pentium 4 Cpu And Fan Sink

    2.1. Installation of a Pentium 4 CPU and Fan Sink Note the small gold colored triangle on one corner of the CPU. Place the triangle in the corner closest to the metal lever and gently insert the CPU into its position. When the CPU is inserted into its position, gently press the metal lever downwards until a click is heard.
  • Page 11: Installation Of Memory

    2.2. Installation of Memory 1. Before installing or removing memory, please make sure that the computer power is turned off to prevent hardware damage. 2. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. 3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The memory can be installed only when facing the correct position.
  • Page 13: Bios Setup

    BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) stores all the information of the motherboard settings that is needed for system initiation within the CMOS. The CMOS SETUP utility allows the user to make changes in BIOS configurations that are required or to activate certain features. The CMOS SETUP saves each item configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
  • Page 14: Standard Cmos Features

    <F6> Gives the list of options available for each item <F7> Return to Optimized default values (not applicable to main setup screen) <F8> Enters BIOSNow! feature <F9> Displays system information <F10> Saves settings and exits setup 3.2. Standard CMOS Features ø...
  • Page 15: Floppy 3 Mode Support

    n Floppy 3 Mode Support Allows user to configure a Japanese standard 3 Mode floppy drive. Options: Disabled (No 3 Mode drive installed) Drive A (3 Mode Drive installed in A:) Drive B (3 Mode Drive installed in B:) Both (3 Mode Drive installed in A: and B:) n Halt on Tells the BIOS specifically which types of errors will halt the computer during the power- on self test (POST) section of the boot.
  • Page 16: Advanced Bios Features

    3.3. Advanced BIOS Features ø Allows the configuration of advanced settings such as boot sequence, password check, etc. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device [Floppy] Item Help Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Menu Level} Third Boot Device [CDROM] Boot Up Floppy Seek...
  • Page 17: Integrated Peripherals

    3.4. Integrated Peripherals ø This menu allows you to control the various ports of the computer such as IDE, SATA, USB, IEEE1394, COM port, LPT port, AC97 audio, etc. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Integrated Peripherals IDE1 Conductor Cable [Auto] Item Help IDE2 Conductor Cable...
  • Page 18: Power Management Setup

    n Onboard Parallel Port Allows the user to enable or disable the onboard parallel port. Options: 378/IRQ7, 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled (default: 378/IRQ7) n Parallel Mode Use this to select the operation mode for the parallel port. (default: SPP) Options: SPP (normal) EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) ECP+EPP (both ECP and EPP)
  • Page 19: Resume By Alarm

    n System After AC BACK Allows user to select system status when power is removed and returned. Options: Off (Always in off state when AC back) On (Always power on system when AC back) Laststate (System power on depends on the status before AC lost) (default:Off) n IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI When IRQ [3-7, 9-15] or NMI triggered, the suspend timer will be reloaded to prevent...
  • Page 20: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    3.6. PnP/PCI Configuration ø This menu allows you to configure your PCI slots. You can assign IRQ's for various PCI slots. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level} PCI 3 IRQ Assignment...
  • Page 21: Pc Health Status

    3.7. PC Health Status ø This menu displays the current CPU temperature, the fan speeds, voltages etc. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PC Health Status Vcore Item Help DDR2.5V Menu Level} +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 4440 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM...
  • Page 22: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    3.8. MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ø This allows user to configure CPU frequency and voltage settings. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Configure DRAM Timing [Auto] Item Help x Cas Latency Setting 2.5T Menu Level} x DRAM RAS Active Time x DRAM RAS Precharge Time [AUTO] x DRAM RAS to CAS Delay...
  • Page 23: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    n DRAM Clock (MHz) If you wish to use this feature, please set the "Linear Frequency Control" to Enabled. If you have a DDR 200 DRAM module, please set the "DRAM Clock" to 200MHz. If you have a DDR 266 DRAM module, please set the "DRAM Clock" to 266MHz. If you have a DDR 333 DRAM module, please set the "DRAM Clock"...
  • Page 24: Exit Without Saving

    3.13. Exit Without Saving ø Use this option instead of the one above if you wish to exit the BIOS without saving the changes you have made. Pushing <ESC> will have the same effect. Push <Y> and <Enter> to exit setup. You can return to the main menu by pushing <N>or <Esc>.

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