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Page 3: Static Electricity Precautions
1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components and connectors on the board. 2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect power to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those damages. Copyright © 2006 All Rights Reserved PSM7 Series, V5.0 July 2006... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Motherboard User’s Guide Table of Contents Trademark ......................i Static Electricity Precautions ..................i Pre-Installation Inspection ..................... i Chapter 1: Introduction ..................1 Key Features ........................1 Package Contents ......................4 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............. 5 Motherboard Components .................... 6 I/O Ports .......................... - Page 5 Motherboard User’s Guide 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.
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Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This motherboard has a LGA775 socket for latest Intel Pentium D/Pentium 4/ Celeron D processors with Hyper-Threading Technology and Front-Side Bus (FSB) speeds up to 800 MHz. Hyper-Threading Technology, designed to take advantage of the multitasking features in Windows XP, gives you the power to do more things at once. - Page 7 Motherboard User’s Guide Complete TV-OUT/Digital Flat Panel Solution: Built-in secondary CRT • controller to support independent display of secondary CRT, LCD and TV-out PCI 2.3 Specification Compliance • Integrated Multithreaded I/O Link Mastering • Multithreaded I/O Link Mastering with Read/Write Concurrent •...
- Page 8 Chapter 1: Introduction One parallel port • One VGA port • One LAN port (optional) • Four back-panel USB2.0 ports • Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out • Fast Ethernet LAN (optional) Supports 10/100Mbps operation and half/full duplex operation •...
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Page 9: Package Contents
Motherboard User’s Guide Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items: The motherboard The User’s Guide One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional) One IDE drive ribbon cable The Software support CD Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this motherboard. The Extended USB module The CNR v.90 56K Fax/Modem card Note: You can purchase your own optional accessories from the third party,... -
Page 10: 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 Install this motherboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to headers/connectors on the motherboard... -
Page 11: Motherboard Components
Motherboard User’s Guide Motherboard Components IT EM L A BEL C OM PONENT S CPUPW1 Standard 4-Pin A TX Pow er c onnec tor CPU Soc ket LGA 775 Soc ket f or Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron D CPUs CPUFA N1 CPU Fan c onnec tor(4PIN) DDR1/2 184-pin DDR SDRA M s oc kets... -
Page 12: I/O Ports
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the motherboard. (Optional) Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing PS/2 Mouse device. PS/2 Keyboard Use the low er PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. -
Page 13: Installing The Processor
Motherboard User’s Guide Installing the Processor This motherboard has a LGA775 socket for the latest Intel Pentium D/ Pentium 4/ Celeron D processors. 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 14: Installing Memory Modules
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation E. Close the load plate Slightly push down the load plate onto • the tongue side, and hook the lever. CPU is locked completely. • F. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU. G. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard. -
Page 15: Jumper Settings
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 16: Install The Motherboard
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation JP2: Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You may need to clear the 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. -
Page 17: Connecting Optional Devices
Motherboard User’s Guide Here is a list of the PANEL1 pin assignments. Signal Signal HD_LED_P(+) FP PWR/SLP(+) HD_LED_N(-) FP PWR/SLP(-) RESET_SW_N(-) POWER_SW_P(+) RESET_SW_P(+) POWER_SW_N(-) RSVD_DNU Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: AUDIO2 SPDIFO1 SPK1... - Page 18 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation AUDIO2: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Signal Signal AUD_MIC AUD_GND AUD_MIC_BIAS AUD_VCC AUD_FPOUT_R AUD_RET_R HP_ON AUD_FPOUT_L AUD_RET_L USB2/USB3: Front panel USB Headers The motherboard has USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.
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Page 19: Install Other Devices
Motherboard User’s Guide SPDIFO1: SPDIF Out Header S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a standard audio transfer file format and allows the transfer of digital audio signals from one device to another without having to be converted first to an analog format. Via a specific audio cable, you can connect the SPDIFO1 header (S/PDIF output) on the motherboard to the S/PDIF digital input on the external speakers or AC Decode devices. - Page 20 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation the drives as Master and one of the drives as Slave. The documentation of the IDE device will tell you how to configure the device as a Master or Slave device. The Master device connects to the end of the cable. Install the device(s) and connect power from the system power supply.
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Page 21: Expansion Slots
Motherboard User’s Guide Expansion Slots This motherboard has one AGP, CNR and three 32-bit PCI slots. AGP1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 CNR1 Follow the steps below to install an AGP/CNR/PCI expansion card. Locate the AGP, CNR or PCI slots on the motherboard. Remove the blanking plate of the slot from the system chassis. - Page 22 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation 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. CNR Slot You can install the CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) cards in this slot, including LAN, Modem, and Audio functions.
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Page 23: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility
Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information of your computer, such as date and time, the type of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies the information to initialize all the components when booting up and basic functions of coordination between system compo- nents. -
Page 24: Standard Cmos Setup Page
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility You can use cursor arrow keys to highlight anyone of options on the main menu page. Press Enter to select the highlighted option. Press the Escape key to leave the setup utility. Press +/-/ to modify the selected field’s values. Some options on the main menu page lead to tables of items with installed values that you can use cursor arrow keys to highlight one item, and press + + + + + and - - - - - keys to cycle through alternative values of that item. -
Page 25: Advanced Setup Page
Motherboard User’s Guide 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 Share Memory Size 32MB... - Page 26 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility DRAM CAS# Latency This item determines the operation of SDRAM 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. Performance Mode Select You can enable this item to achieve a better performance;...
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Page 27: Features Setup Page
Motherboard User’s Guide C1E Support Use this item to decrease the bus ratio that reduces the consumption of CPU electricity and power. 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 Enabled OnBoard Floppy Controller... -
Page 28: Power Management Setup Page
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Audio Device This item enables or disables the AC’97 audio chip. MODEM Device This item enables or disables the MC’97 modem chip. Ethernet Device 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. -
Page 29: Pci/Plug And Play Setup Page
Motherboard User’s Guide Keyboard Power On If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume by pressing any keys, specific key, power key on the keyboard, or typing in the password. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. LAN/Ring Power On The system can be turned off with a software command. -
Page 30: Bios Security Features Setup Page
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility 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 Setup Security Settings Help Item Supervisor Password : Not Installed Install or Change the Change Supervisor Password Press Enter... -
Page 31: Hardware Monitor Page
Motherboard User’s Guide Auto Detect CPU and DRAM FREQU When this item is enabled, it automatically detects and shows the frequency of the CPU and DRAM memory installed in your system; when disabled, it can adjust the frequency of the CPU and DRAM memory. CPU Frequency This item shows the frequency of the CPU installed in your system. -
Page 32: Save Changes And Exit
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Save Changes and Exit Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration. When the Save Changes and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to save and exit, or select [Cancel] to return to the main menu. -
Page 33: Chapter 4 Software & Applications
Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction This chapter describes the contents of the support CD-ROM that comes with the motherboard 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 34 Chapter 4: Software & Applications The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window. To run the program again, reinsert the CD-ROM disc in the drive; or click the 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 mainboard supports.
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Page 35: Bundled Software Installation
Motherboard User’s Guide Once any of the installation procedures start, software is automatically installed in sequence. You need to follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart as few times as needed to complete installing whatever software you selected. When the process is finished, all the support software will be installed and start working. - Page 36 Chapter 4: Software & Applications fail to write a new BIOS, or write a new BIOS that is incorrect, your system will malfunction. Refer to Chapter 3, Using BIOS for more information. WinFlash Utility The WinFlash utility is a Windows version of the DOS BIOS flash writer utility. The utility enables you to flash the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the motherboard while in a Windows environment.