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- Page 1 P4 Socket 478 Motherboard RX845GL/IN845GL User’s Manual http://www.bcmcom.com Rights:...
- Page 2 (where applicable). References: This manual is created and written by BCM Technical Dept., but not limited, to the information from the BC845DL External Production Specifications, and BC845DL Specifications. If any comments, suggestions, or errors for this manual, please write and e-mail to...
- Page 3 Compliance & Certificate & & ISO 9001 Certificate: This device was produced in our plant with advanced quality system certified by DNV QA Ltd. in according to ISO 9001. This Certificate is valid for: DESIGN & MANUFACTURE OF MOTHERBOARD AND PERSONAL COMPUTERS.
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Page 4: Easy Installation
Easy Installation Easy Installation Steps The following “Easy Installation” steps are for users accustomed to the assembly of a computer system. For those individuals requiring more specific information, please refer to the more detailed descriptions located within the latter chapters of this manual. Note: You must keep your power cable unplugged until the following installation steps are completed. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENT USER’S NOTICE..........1 MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION........1 COOLING SOLUTIONS..........1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF RX845GL/IN845GL MOTHERBOARD 1-1 FEATURE OF MOTHERBOARD ................2 1-2 SPECIFICATION......................3 1-3 PERFORMANCE LIST....................4 1-4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM & JUMPER SETTING............5 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS ..............7 2-2 CHECKING MOTHERBOARD'S JUMPER SETTING ........7... -
Page 6: User's Notice
TRANSLATED INTO ANY LANGUAGE IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION MANUFACTURER. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION NECESSARY TO USE OF RX845GL/IN845GL MOTHER-BOARD AND WE DO ASSURE THIS MANUAL CONTENT AS MANY INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE, BUT WE RESERVE RIGHT TO CHANGE, UPDATE ANYTIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. -
Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction Of Rx845Gl/In845Gl Motherboard
Introduction of RX845GL/IN845GL Motherboard 1-1 Feature of motherboard The RX845GL/IN845GL motherboard is design for use Intel Pentium 4 Processor in 478 Pin Package Northwood Processor with the Intel 845G/845GL Chipset delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. Which utilize the Socket 478 design and the memory size expandable to 2.0GB. -
Page 8: Performance List
Spec Description ∗ Micro ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 9.5”(W) x 9(D) Design (24.4x23.0cm) ∗ Intel 845G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Chipset Chipset for RX845GL ∗ Intel 845GL Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Chipset for IN845GL ∗ Intel 82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) Chipset ∗... -
Page 9: Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting
The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.) Performance Test Report CPU:... - Page 10 PRINT GAME/MIDI PORT PS/2 MOUSE PS/2 Keyboard LINE-IN COM1 LINE-OUT ATX 12V Power Conn. K/B Power ON CPU Socket Jumper (JP1) CPU FAN PS2 KB/Mouse Port ATX P9 Power Conn. USB Port /LAN Connector DDR DIMM X2 ATX Power Conn. COM2 Connector PC99 Back Panel Floppy Connector...
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Page 11: Expansion Sockets
Keyboard Power On Enable/Disabled 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATXPWR ATX Power Connector 20-pin Block P.13 ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector 4-pin Block P.13 ATXP9 ATX P9 Power Connector 6-pin Block P.13 PS2 KB/MOUSE PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard 6-pin Female P.14 Connector... -
Page 12: Hardware Installation Steps
2-1 Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1. Check motherboard jumper setting 2. Install CPU and Fan 3. Install System Memory (DIMM) 4. Install Expansion cards 5. Connect IDE and Floppy cables, Front Panel /Back Panel cable 6. -
Page 13: Glossary
Note: When should clear CMOS 1. Troubleshooting 2. Forget password 3. After over clocking system boot fail 1-2 closed Normal (Default) 2-3 closed Clear CMOS C M O S R A M C l ear Set t i ng (3) Keyboard Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP1 When setting Enabled you can using keyboard by key in password to power on system. -
Page 14: About Intel Pentium 4 478-Pin Cpu
2X (133MHz), or 4X (266MHz). PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect - a high speed interface for video cards, sound cards, network interface cards, and modems; runs at 33MHz. ISA - Industry Standard Architecture - a relatively low speed interface primarily used for sound cards and modems;... -
Page 15: Install Memory
m PG A 478B Colden Arrow C PU ZI F m PG A B Socket When you put the CPU into the ZIF socket. No force require to insert of the CPU, then press the level to Locate position slightly without any extra force. 2-4 Install Memory This motherboard provides 184-pin DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) sites... -
Page 16: Expansion Card
NOTE! When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention on both sides. WARNING! For the DDR SDRAM CLOCK is set at 133MHz, use only DDR266-compliant DDR Modules. -
Page 17: Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard
12 * PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor 14 * Primary IDE Channel 15 * Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2-5-3 Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard Interrupt request are shared as shown the table below: INT A INT B INT C INT D INT E INT F INT G INT H √... -
Page 18: Connectors, Headers
AGP SLOT Example 1: SiS 305 & ATi Rage 128 Pro AGP card those golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X mode AGP slot, but only can support 2X (3.3V) only. If you install these cards in Intel® 845 based motherboard it will burn and damage the motherboard. - Page 19 Pin 1 ROW2 ROW1 3.3V 3.3V -12V 3.3V Soft Power On Power OK +5V (for Soft Logic) +12V (2) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin block) : ATX12V This is a new defined 4-pins connector that usually comes with ATX Power Supply. The ATX Power Supply which fully support Pentium 4 processor must including this connector for support extra 12V voltage to maintain system power consumption.
- Page 20 The connectors are 4-pin connector that connect USB devices to the system board. LAN Port connector: LAN This connector is standard RJ45 connector for Network connector. Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female): LPT Parallel Port connector is a 25-pin D-Subminiature Receptacle connector. The On-board Parallel Port can be disabled through the BIOS SETUP.
- Page 21 (11) Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FDD This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to the floppy drives. Pin 1 Fl oppy D ri ve C onnect or (12) Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1 This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable.
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Page 22: Headers
I DE2 Pin 1 Secondary I D E C onnect or • Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the “Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”. •... - Page 23 AUDI O AUD _ FPOUT _ L AUD _ RET _ L HP _ ON AUD _ RET _ R AUD _ FPOUT _ R AUD _ VCC AUD _ M I C _ BI AS AUD _ M I C AUD _ GND Pi n 1 Li ne- O ut , M I C H eaders...
- Page 24 SPEAKER VCC5 Pi n 1 SPKR RESET PW RBT RSTSW PW RBTN ACPI LED HDDLED HDLED PW R LED VCC5 VCC5 Pi n 1 Sys t em C as e C onnect i ons Wake On-LAN Headers (3-pin) : WOL This connector connects to a LAN card with a WAKE ON-LAN output.
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Page 25: Starting Up Your Computer
(11) IR infrared module Headers (5-pin) : IR This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. Pi n 1 I R i nf rared m odul e H eaders (12) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CDIN CDIN are the connectors for CD-Audio Input signal. - Page 26 2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to the local voltage, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used. 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual.
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Page 27: Introducing Bios
Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization. - Page 28 CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Miscellaneous Control Advanced BIOS Features Load optimized Defaults Advanced Chipset Features Load Standard Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup PC Health Status Exit Without Saving Esc : Quit...
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Page 29: Standard Cmos Features
Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are settings for optimal performances system operations. Load Standard Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for the stable performance system operation. Set Supervisor/User Password Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords. - Page 30 CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, Jun, 18 2002 Time (hh:mm:ss) 11 : 26 : 48 Item Help > IDE Primary Master Press Enter None > IDE Primary Slave Press Enter None >...
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Page 31: Advanced Bios Features
Access Mode The settings are Auto Normal, Large, and LBA. Cylinder number of cylinders Head number of heads Precomp write precomp landing zone Landing Zone Sector number of sectors 3-5 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features... - Page 32 Anti-Virus Protection Disabled CPU L1 & L2 Cache Enabled Item Help Quick Power On Self Test Enabled Hard Disk Boot Priority Press Enter First Boot Device Floppy Menu Level > Second Boot Device Hard Disk Third Boot Device CDROM Boot other Device Enabled Swap Floppy Drive Disabled...
- Page 33 Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the Level 2 cache memory. CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking Choose Enabled or Disabled. This option enables the Level 2 cache memory ECC (error check correction). Quick Power On Self Test This category speeds up Power On Self Test (POST) after you power on the computer. If this is set to Enabled.
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Page 34: Advanced Chipset Features
Security Option This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. System The system will not boot and access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Setup (default) The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered prompt. -
Page 35: Dram Timing Settings
> DRAM Timing Settings Press Enter System BIOS Cacheable Enabled Item Help Video RAM Cacheable Enabled Memory Hole At 15M-16M Disabled Delay Transaction Enabled Menu Level > AGP Transfer Mode Auto AGP Aperture Size 64MB ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults... -
Page 36: Integrated Peripherals
Auto Configuration Standard SDRAM CAS Latency Time Item Help SDRAM Cycle Time SDRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay SDRAM RAS# Precharge Time Menu Level >> ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults SDRAM CAS Latency Time When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. -
Page 37: Onboard Ide Function
> Onboard IDE Function Press Enter > Onboard Device Function Press Enter Item Help > Onboard Super IO Function Press Enter Init Display First PCI Slot Power On Function Button Only Menu Level > KB Power On Password Enter Hot Key Power On Ctrl-F1 Power Loss Function Always Off... -
Page 38: Onboard Device Function
Primary Slave Auto Menu Level >> Secondary Master PIO Auto Secondary Slave Auto Primary Master UDMA Auto Primary Slave UDMA Auto Secondary Master UDMA Auto Secondary Slave UDMA Auto IDE 32-bit Transfer Mode Enabled IDE HDD Block Mode Enabled Delay For HDD (Secs) ↑↓→←... -
Page 39: Onboard Super Io Function
** Onboard AC97 Codec is ALC101 ** Menu Level >> AC97 Audio Auto AC97 Modem Auto Game Port Address Midi Port Address x Midi Port IRQ ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults AC97 Audio This item allows you to decide to enable/disable the chipset family to support AC97 Audio. - Page 40 UART2 Mode Normal Menu Level >> RxD, TxD Active Hi, Lo IR Transmission Delay Enabled IR Duplex Mode Half Use IR Pins IRRX/IRTX Onboard Parallel Port 378/IRQ7 Parallel Mode EPP Mode Select EPP1.9 ECP Mode Use DMA ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults...
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Page 41: Power Management Setup
DMA channels 3 to 1. The onboard parallel port is EPP Spec. compliant, so after the user chooses the onboard parallel port with the EPP function, the following message will be displayed on the screen: “EPP Mode Select.” At this time either EPP 1.7 spec. or EPP 1.9 spec. can be chosen. 3-8 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy saving while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. -
Page 42: Pm Timer Reload Events
Video off Method V/H SYNC+Blank Menu Level > Video Off In Suspend Suspend Type Stop Grant MODEM Use IRQ Suspend Mode Disabled HDD Power Down Disabled Soft-off by PWR-BTTN Instant-off Wake-Up by PCI card Disabled Power On by Ring Disabled Resume by Alarm Disabled X Date (of Month) -
Page 43: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup
Wake-Up on RTC Alarm This function is for setting date and time for your computer to boot up. During Disabled, you cannot use this function. During Enabled, choose the Date and Time Alarm: Date(of month) Alarm You can choose which month the system will boot up. Set to 0, to boot every day. Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm You can choose what hour, minute and second the system will boot up. -
Page 44: Irq Resources
Reset Configuration Data Disabled Item Help Resources Controlled By Manual x IRQ Resources Press Enter Menu Level > PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Disabled Assign IRQ For VGA Enabled ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F7:Standard Defaults Reset Configuration Data Normally, you leave this field Disabled. -
Page 45: Pc Health Status
IRQ-7 assigned to PCI Device Menu Level >> IRQ-9 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-10 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-11 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-12 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-14 assigned to PCI Device IRQ-15 assigned to PCI Device ↑↓→← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults... -
Page 46: Miscellaneous Control
25 ° C Current System Temperature Menu Level > 38 ° C Current CPU Temperature Current CPUFAN Speed 5000 rpm Current SYSFAN Speed 5000 rpm Current SYSFAN2 Speed 5000 rpm Vcore 1.71V Vcc1.5 1.51V Vcc3.3 3.31V + 5V 4.98V +12V 12.22V -12V -12.36V... - Page 47 ** Current Host Clock is 100/33MHz ** Menu Level > HOST/PCI Clock at Next Boot is 100/33MHz ** Current DRAM Clock is 133MHz ** DRAM Clock at Next Boot is 133MHz PCI Clock Ratio Host/3 CPU Vcore Select Default Vcc1.5 Select 1.5V VDIMM Select 2.5V...
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Page 48: Load Standard/Optimized Defaults
This item allows you protect your BIOS chip from Virus destroy data. When Flash BIOS you have Disabled this item. 3-12 Load Standard/Optimized Defaults Load Standard Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Standard Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing <Y>... - Page 49 You determine when the password is required within the BIOS Features Setup Menu and its Security option. If the Security option is set to “System”, the password will be required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to “Setup”, prompting only occurs when trying to enter Setup.
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