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  • Page 1 Motherboard Product Guide Order Number: 667613-001...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is provided in connection with Intel products. No license, express or implied, by estoppel Intel retains the right to make changes to specifications and or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted product descriptions at any time, without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 Product Description Using the BIOS Setup Program Microprocessor ..........Overview of the BIOS Setup Program ..I5 Main Memory (DRAM) ......... 7 Main Screen ..........Floppy Options Subscreen .
  • Page 4 Contents 4 Error and Informational Messages Installing and Configuring BIOS Beep Codes ........57 Motherboard Options PCI Configuration Error Messages .... 58 Before You Begin ........41 BIOS Error Messages ........ 59 Jumpers ............. ISA NMI Messages ........61 Jumpers for Setup Program Functions..44 How to Disable Access to the Setup Program ........
  • Page 5: Tables

    A Information for Computer Integrators Make a Copy of the Current BIOS..81 Regulatory Requirements ......Upgrade the BIOS ........ 81 Safety Standards ......... How to Recover the BIOS If an Upgrade Fails ........82 Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Regulations ........Figures Product Certification Markings ....
  • Page 6 Contents 5. Memory Options for SIMM Sockets..50 6. Beep Codes ......... 7. PCI Configuration Error Messages..58 8. BIOS Error Messages ......59 9. ISA NMI Messages ......61 10. CD-ROM Audio Connector Pinout..63 11. Telephony Connector Pinout....63 12.
  • Page 7: Product Description

    ECC SIMMs. Parity or The PD440FX motherboard supports 233 MHz ECC SIMMs are automatically detected; and 266 MHz Intel Pentium@ II processors with however, the user must enter Setup to configure SIMMs for either parity or ECC operation. Parity secondary (L2) cache.
  • Page 8 Product Description ISA connectors single-bit errors. Errors may be generated by a defective memory module, mixing different CD-ROM audio connector speed memory modules, or by DMA or memory Telephony connector conflicts. Wavetable connector Telephony connector Motherboard Components Figure 1. Audio line in connector B C D E F Back panel I/O connectors Slot 1 processor connector...
  • Page 9: Back Panel I/O Connectors

    Figure 2. Back Panel I/O Connectors Parallel port connector MIDI/game port connector USB connectors F . Serial port 1 connector G . Serial port 2 connector Audio line out jack Audio line in jack Audio mic in jack The motherboard has a high-speed, 32-bit Up to four PCVIDE hard drives on the PCI Logical block addressing (LBA) of hard 0M05676...
  • Page 10: I/O Features

    Industry standard diskette drive controller that supports 720 KB, 1.44 MB, and 2.88 MB The I/O controller integrates the functions for the serial ports, parallel port, diskette drive, and 360 KB and 1.2 MB 5.25-inch drives keyboard. This component provides: Multimode bidirectional parallel port: BIOS Features operation...
  • Page 11: Ide Auto-Configuration

    PCI auto-configuration program complies with BIOS Upgrades version 2.1 of the PCI BIOS specification. Because the BIOS is stored in a Flash memory device, you can upgrade the BIOS without IDE Auto-configuration having to disassemble the computer. The upgrade can be done with a utility stored on a The motherboard automatically detects installed diskette or hard disk or run over a network.
  • Page 12: Battery

    Fan Connectors Battery The motherboard has connectors for two fans. A battery on the motherboard keeps the clock For the locations and pinouts of the fan and values in CMOS RAM current when your connectors, see Chapter 5. computer is turned off. To replace the battery, see Chapter 3.
  • Page 13: Audio Subsystem

    Power supply voltage monitor sound on personal computers. The subsystem features: POST test result and error code storage Line and microphone level inputs Support for Intel LANDesk@ Client Manager MIDI/Game port Connector for external chassis security feature 3-D enhanced stereo...
  • Page 14: Using The Bios Setup Program

    Using the BIOS Setup Program This chapter explains how to use the BIOS Setup program. You can use the Setup program For reference purposes, you should write to change the computer’s configuration down the current Setup settings. When information and boot-up sequence. you make changes to the settings, update Setup information is stored in CMOS random this record.
  • Page 15: Overview Of The Setup Function Keys

    Using the BIOS Setup Program Table 2. Overview of the Setup Screens Table 1 provides an overview of function keys in the Setup program. Table 2 provides an This Screen is Used To Setup Screen ........
  • Page 16: Main Screen

    Overview of the Setup Screens Table 2. Main Screen (continued) This section describes the options in the Main Setup Subscreen This Subscreen is Used To screen. If you select some options from the Configure the computer’s Power Management main screen (for example, Primary IDE Master), power management options Configuration the Setup program displays a subscreen for the...
  • Page 17 Video Mode Primary IDE Slave Reports the video mode. There are no options. Reports if an IDE device is connected to the Primary IDE Slave interface. When selected, Mouse this brings up the Primary IDE Slave Configuration subscreen. Reports if a PS/2 mouse is installed. There are no options.
  • Page 18: Floppy Options Subscreen

    Floppy B: Type Floppy Options Subscreen Specifies the physical size and capacity of the floppy drive. The options are: Floppy A: Disabled (default) Reports if a floppy drive is connected to the system. There are no options. 360 KB, 5.25.inch 1.2 MB, 5.25.inch Floppy B: 720 KB, 3.5-inch...
  • Page 19: Primary/Secondary Ide Master/Slave

    Using the BIOS Setup Program Cylinders Primary/Secondary IDE If IDE Device Configuration is set to User Master/Slave Configuration Definable, type the correct number of cylinders Subscreens for the installed hard disk. If IDE Device Configuration is set to Auto Configured, this There are four subscreens used to enable field reports the number of cylinders for the hard IDE devices (e.g., hard disks):...
  • Page 20: Boot Options Subscreen

    Check the specifications for the hard disk to IDE Translation Mode determine which setting provides optimum performance. CAUTION Do not change the IDE translation mode Fast Programmed I/O Modes after the IDE device has been formatted. Sets how fast transfers on the IDE interface Changing the option could corrupt data.
  • Page 21 Using the BIOS Setup Program Fourth Boot Device Second Boot Device Sets which drive the computer checks fourth to Sets which drive the computer checks second to find an operating system to boot from. The find an operating system to boot from. The options are: options are: Disabled (default)
  • Page 22 Num Lock 9 Seconds 12 Seconds Sets the Num Lock feature on your keyboard at boot-up. The options are: 15 Seconds 21 Seconds Off (default) 30 Seconds When this option is enabled, the BIOS waits the Setup Prompt specified time before accessing the first hard drive.
  • Page 23 Using the BIOS Setup Program Typematic Rate Delay 20 char/set 24 char/set Sets the delay time (in milliseconds) for the key- repeat function to start when you hold down a 30 char/set key on the keyboard. The options are: If the Typematic Rate Programming field is set to 250 msec (default) Default, this option will not appear.
  • Page 24: Advanced Screen

    Advanced Chipset Configuration Advanced Screen When selected, this displays the Advanced This section describes the Setup options in the Advanced menu screen. If you select some Power Management Configuration options from the Advanced screen (for example, Peripheral Configuration), Setup displays a When selected, this displays the Power subscreen for the selected option.
  • Page 25: Peripheral Configuration Subscreen

    Using the BIOS Setup Program Secondary PCI IDE Interface Peripheral Configuration Subscreen Use to disable or automatically configure the This section describes the Setup options in the secondary PCI IDE interface. The options are: Peripheral Configuration subscreen. Disabled When Auto Configured is selected for Primary Auto Configured (default) PCI IDE interface, Secondary PCI IDE Interface, When Auto Configured is selected, the...
  • Page 26 Serial Port 2 Interface Serial Port 1 Interface Selects the COM port, I/O address, and IRQ of NOTE serial port 1. The options are: If either serial port address is set, the Disabled address it is set to will not appear in the options dialog box of the other serial port.
  • Page 27 Using the BIOS Setup Program When Auto Configured is selected, the Setup When Auto Configured is selected, the Setup program assigns LPTl, 378, IRQ7 as the program assigns the first free COM port parallel port address and IRQ. (normally COM2, 2F8, IRQ3) as the serial port 2 address and IRQ.
  • Page 28 Floppy Status Audio interface Reports if the Floppy Interface is enabled or Enables or disables the onboard audio disabled. There are no options. subsystem. The options are: Disabled Serial Port 1 Status Enabled (default) Reports the COM port, I/O address, and IRQ for serial port 1 (COMl).
  • Page 29: Advanced Chipset Configuration

    Using the BIOS Setup Program ISA LFB Base Address Advanced Chipset Configuration Reports the base address of the LFB. There are Subscreen no options. This section describes the options in the Video Palette Snoop Advanced Chipset Configuration subscreen. Controls the ability of a primary PCI graphics Base Memory Size controller to share a common palette with an ISA add-in video card.
  • Page 30: Subscreen

    Advanced Power Management Memory Error Detection Enables or disables the advanced power Sets the type of memory error detection or management (APM) support in the computer’s correction. The options are: BIOS. The options are: Disabled (default) Disabled Enabled (default) Parity APM features require an APM-capable operating This option only appears if the memory installed system.
  • Page 31: Plug And Play Configuration

    Using the BIOS Setup Program Auto Start On AC Loss Specifies whether the power supply should Sets the command issued to your resume after AC power interruption. The options are: computer enters power-managed mode. The options are: Disabled Disabled (the monitor is not under power Enabled (default) management) Standby (minimal power reduction)
  • Page 32 If Use PnP OS is selected, the BIOS uses run- . 64 KB time software to prevent conflicts between Plug . 80 KB and Play and non-Plug and Play add-in cards. If . 96 KB Use PnP OS is selected, PnP OS is the only option visible in the subscreen.
  • Page 33 Using the BIOS Setup Program routine may write into an area that is needed by If the ISA Shared Memory Size field is disabled, the ISA add-in card. The ISA Shared Memory this field will not appear. Size parameter signifies to the autoconfigure 10, 11, 14, 15 3, 4,5,7,9, routine that this block of memory is reserved and...
  • Page 34: Event Logging Configuration

    Clear Event Log Event Logging Configuration Clears the event log on the next pass through Subscreen POST. The options are: This section describes the options in the Event Keep (default) Logging Configuration subscreen. On Next Boot Event Log Capacity NOTE Reports whether or not the log is full.
  • Page 35 Using the BIOS Setup Program Memory Bank with Errors Parity Error Events Reports the memory bank that contained the last When selected, this displays the Parity Error single-bit ECC error. There are no options. Events subscreen. Multiple Bit ECC Events Subscreen Pre-Boot Events If Clear Event Log is set to On Next Boot (see When selected, this displays the Pre-Boot...
  • Page 36 Pre-Boot Events Subscreen Parity Error Events Subscreen If Clear Event Log is set to On Next Boot (see If Clear Event Log is set to On Next Boot (see page 35), the following fields report information page 35), the following fields report information for the last pre-boot event to occur since the last for the last parity error to occur since the last pass through POST.
  • Page 37: Security Screen

    Using the BIOS Setup Program The following table shows how the passwords Security Screen work together. The Security screen enables you to set Password passwords for two access modes: Password Administrative Needed to administrative and user. Mode User Mode Boot Neither Can change all Can change...
  • Page 38 Administrative Password Privilege Level User Mode Access to Setup Program Reports if there is an administrative password Limited Can access the Setup program and change: set. There are no options. System Date, System Time, User Access Password, Unattended Start, and Security Enter Password Hot-Key .
  • Page 39: Exit Screen

    Using the BIOS Setup Program Exit Discarding Changes The user password must be set before you can enable this option. If Enabled is selected, the Exits without saving changes made to the Setup computer boots, but the keyboard will be locked program.
  • Page 40: Installing And Configuring

    Installing and Configuring Motherboard Options Always follow the steps in each procedure in This chapter describes the following: the correct order. Jumper locations and functions Set up a log to record information about your How to set jumpers for Setup progra r computer such as model, serial numbers, functions and installed options.
  • Page 41 Installing and Configuring Motherboard Options WARNINGS CAUTION Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage The procedures in this chapter assume components. Do the procedures described familiarity with the general terminology in this chapter only at an ESD workstation. associated with personal computers If such a station is not available, you can and with the safety practices and provide some ESD protection by wearing...
  • Page 42: Jumpers

    Jumpers CAUTION To avoid bending or breaking pins, use Figure 3 shows the location of the jumper block caution when removing or installing a on the motherboard. The jumpers have been jumper. set correctly at the factory. Normally, the only time you will have to change a jumper is if you need to do one of the following: Figure 3.
  • Page 43: Jumpers For Setup Program Functions

    Installing and Configuring Motherboard Options Jumpers for Setup Program How to Disable Access to the Setup Program Functions Observe the precautions in “Before You Table 3 shows jumper settings for Setup Begin” (see page 41). program functions. Figure 3 shows the location 2.
  • Page 44: How To Enable Access To The Setup Program

    How to Enable Access to the How to Clear CMOS RAM Setup Program Normally, you should only have to do this procedure after you upgrade the BIOS. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” (see page 41). 1. Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin”...
  • Page 45: How To Clear The User Or Administrator Password

    Installing and Configuring Motherboard Options 4. On jumper block JSCl-D, move the jumper 7. Move the jumper back to pins 5-6 to restore from pins 2-3 to pins 1-2 as shown below. normal operation as shown below. 4 5 6 4 5 6 4 5 6 4 5 6...
  • Page 46: How To Install The Processor

    How to Install the Processor 3. To secure the mechanism, tighten the four captive nuts (D) with a Phillips screwdriver. The processor installs in the Slot 1 connector on the motherboard. Figure 4. Installing the Processor Retention Mechanism -NOTE Before you install the processor, you must install the retention mechanism that secures the processor to the motherboard.
  • Page 47: How To Set The Processor Speed Jumpers

    Installing and Configuring Motherboard Options 4. On jumper block J9C1, place the jumpers on How to Set the Processor Speed the pins as shown below. Jumpers 5. Replace the cover and turn on the computer. Table 4 lists jumper settings for 233 MHz and 266 MHz processors.
  • Page 48: How To Install Memory

    How to Install Memory Both SIMMs in one bank must be the same size. For example, don’t install a 4 MB SIMM The motherboard has four 72-pin, tin-lead SIMM in one socket of bank 0 and an 8 MB SIMM sockets that support from 8 MB to 256 MB of in the second socket of bank 0.
  • Page 49 install SIMMs, do the following: 8. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to gain access to Observe the precautions in “Before You the SIMM sockets. 41). Begin” (see page 9. Replace the computer cover. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer.
  • Page 50: How To Remove Memory

    Installing and Configuring Motherboard Options How to Replace the Battery How to Remove Memory When your computer is turned off, a lithium To remove a SIMM, do the following: battery keeps the time-of-day clock and the Observe the precautions in “Before You values in CMOS RAM current.
  • Page 51 ADVARSEL Danger of explosion if the battery is Lithiumbatteri Eksplosjonsfare. Ved incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the utskifting benyttes kun batteri som anbefalt same or equivalent type recommended by av appara tfabrikanten. Brukt ba tteri the equipment manufacturer. Discard used returneres appara tleverandoren.
  • Page 52: Replacing The Battery

    Installing and Configuring Motherboard Options replace the battery (see Figure 7): Figure 7. Replacing the Battery Observe the precautions in “Before You Begin” (see page 41). Turn off all peripheral devices connected to off the computer With your fingers, gently pry the battery free from its socket, taking care to note the “+”...
  • Page 53: How To Remove The Motherboard

    How to Remove the The motherboard is secured to the chassis by ten screws. The locations of the mounting screw Motherboard holes are shown in Figure 8. See your chassis manual for instructions on Figure 8. Mounting Screw Holes (shown in removing and installing the motherboard.
  • Page 54: Error And Informational Messages

    Error and Information Messages Table 6. Beep Codes (continued) BIOS Beep Codes Beeps Error Message Description One long beep followed by several short beeps Keyboard The keyboard controller may indicates a video problem. Controller be bad. The BIOS cannot Failure switch to protected mode.
  • Page 55: Pci Configuration Error Messages

    Error and Information Messages Table 7. PCI Configuration Error Messages PCI Configuration Error (continued) Messages Message Explanation PCI Error Log is Full The following PCI messages are displayed as a than 15 PC1 conflrct errorsare group with bus, device and funcbon detected.
  • Page 56: Bios Error Messages

    PCI Configuration Error Messages Table 7. BIOS Error Messages (continued) Explanation Message Table 8. BIOS Error Messages The seconda@E controller has ‘... Secondary IDE requested a resource that is already Controller Resource Error Message Explanation Conflict in use. A20 Error Gate A20 on the keyboard controller Serial port has requested a...
  • Page 57 Error and Information Messages Table 8. BIOS Error Messages (continued) BIOS Error Messages (continued) Table 8. Explanation Error Message Explanation Error Message HDD Controller The BIOS cannot communicate with CMOS Memory The amount of memory on the the hard disk drive controller. Check Failure motherboard is different than the Size Mismatch...
  • Page 58: Isa Nmi Messages

    BIOS Error Messages (continued) Table 8. NMI Messages Explanation Error Message Parity error in memory installed in an Off Board Parity Table 9. ISA NMI Messages expansion slot. The format is: Error OFF BOARD PARITY ISA NMI Message Explanation ERROR ADDR (HEX) = Memory failed.
  • Page 59: Technical Reference

    Technical Reference Motherboard Connectors Telephony Connector CD-ROM Audio Connector q IEI Table 11. Telephony Connector Pinout Table 10. CD-ROM Audio Connector Pinout Signal Name Signal Name Ground Ground Mono In CD-Left Mono Out Ground CD-Right...
  • Page 60: Wavetable Connector

    Telephony Connector Wavetable Connector 0M05697 OM05698 Table 12. Wavetable Connector Pinout Table 13. Telephony Connector Pinout Signal Name Signal Name Waveright Mono In Ground Ground Ground Ground Mono Out Ground No connection MIDI OUT...
  • Page 61: Audio Line In Connector

    Fan 1 Connector Audio Line In Connector O M 0 5 7 0 7 0 M 0 5 6 9 9 Table 15. Fan 1 Connector Pinout Table 14. Audio Line In Connector Pinout Signal Name Signal Name Ground Left Line In Ground FAN SEN Ground...
  • Page 62: Fan 3 Connector

    Chassis Security Connector Fan 3 Connector Table 17. Chassis Security Connector Pinout Signal Name O M 0 5 7 0 8 Ground Table 16. Fan 3 Connector Pinout CHS SEC Signal Name Ground FAN SEN...
  • Page 63: Front Panel Connectors

    Front Panel Connectors Front Panel Connectors (continued) Table 18. Signal Name Connector The motherboard has connectors for controls B. Reset switch 23 _, , i,,SW ..and indicators typically located on the front panel Ground of the computer. C.
  • Page 64: Motherboard Resources

    Motherboard Resources Table 19. Memory Map (continued) Address Range Address Memory Map (Decimal) Range (hex) Size Description Video memory and Table 19. Memory Map BIOS Extended BIOS Address Data (moveable by Address Range memory (Decimal) Range (hex) Size Description management 255M Extended memory 1 ooooo-...
  • Page 65: I/O Map

    Table 20. Address Table 20. I/O Map Description 0083 2 bytes APM Control Address ..% : , _.., , , . _ I . , Size Description OOCO - OODE 31 bytes DMA 2 0000 - OOOF DMA 1...
  • Page 66 Table 20. Table 20. Address Address Description Size Description Floppy Ghan. 2 Cmd. Floppy Disk Chg. Chan. 1 0377 , . . : , , . , , , _ . e ..^ , ,._^ c. . , ^ . . , ..% ^ . . Floppy Disk Chg.
  • Page 67: Pci Configuration Space Map

    ......Number Number Audio if present, else parallel port Audio if present, else available ...... Intel 82441 FX (PMC) Floppy drive Audio if present, else parallel port (for ECP/EPP configuration) Intel 82371SB (PllX3) Reserved...
  • Page 68: Interrupts

    Technical Reference Interrupts Table 23. interrupts System Resource I..Reserved, interval timer Reserved, keyboard buffer full Reserved, cascade interrupt from slave PIC Serial Port 2 Serial Port Parallel Port 2 Floppy drive Parallel Port 1 Real-time clock User available User available Audio if present, else user available available Resewed, math coprocessor...
  • Page 69: Regulatory Requirements

    ntegration Information Safety Standards This appendix contains: Safety standards, electromagnetic UL 1950 - CSA 950=95,3rd edition, 28 July compatibility regulations, and product 1995 certification markings for this motherboard The Standard for Safety of Information Instructions and precautions for integrators Technology Equipment including Electrical who are installing this motherboard in a Business Equipment.
  • Page 70: Electromagnetic Interference (Emi) Regulations

    Regulatory and Integration lnforma tion EN 55 022,1995 IEC 950,2nd edition, 1991 (with Amendments 1,2, and 3) Limits and methods of measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information The Standard for Safety of Information Technology Equipment. (Europe) Technology Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment.
  • Page 71: Product Certification Markings

    To avoid injury, be careful of: Product Certification Markings Sharp pins on connectors This printed circuit assembly has the following product certification markings: Sharp pins on printed circuit assemblies European CE Mark Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis container.
  • Page 72: Installation Instructions

    Regulatory and Integration lnforma tion Installation Instructions with a microprocessor from the same family (or higher) and operating at the same (or higher) speed as the microprocessor on this motherboard. CAUTION Follow these guidelines to meet safety and In the installation instructions for the host regulatory requirements when ins tailing this chassis, power supply, and other modules pay board assembly.
  • Page 73: Ensure Host Computer And Accessory Module Certifications

    5Amp fuse or positive temperature wiring used internally or wiring used externally when provided with appropriate overcurrent coefficient (PTC) resistor. All Intel motherboards protection. Appropriate protection is provided by now have PTCs on all external ports that provide a maximum 8-Amp current limiting circuit or a DC power externally.
  • Page 74: Prevent Power Supply Overload

    Regulatory and Integration lnforma tion Prevent Power Supply Overload WARNING Danger of explosion if battery is Unless the power supply has inherent incorrectly replaced. overcurrent protection, do not overload the power supply output. To avoid overloading the Replace with only the same or power supply, make sure that the calculated equivalent type recommended by the total current load of all the modules within the...
  • Page 75: Record The Current Bios Settings

    BIOS, and the files for BIOS recovery. Record the Current BIOS To obtain these files, contact your computer supplier or go to the Intel World Wide Web site: Settings 1. Boot the computer and press when you The following steps explain how to upgrade the see the message: BIOS.
  • Page 76: Create The Bios Upgrade Floppy Disk

    Upgrading the BIOS 3. At the C:\ prompt, for an unformatted floppy disk, type: The extracted file contains the following files: format ads LICENSE.TXT or, for a formatted floppy disk, type: sys a: BIOS.EXE 4. Press <Enter> Read the file, which contains LICENSE the software license agreement and the Create the BIOS Upgrade Floppy...
  • Page 77: Make A Copy Of The Current Bios

    10. To copy the current BI OS to the floppy disk, Make a Copy of the Current BIOS <Enter>. 1. Insert the bootable floppy disk with the 11. When the copy is corn plete, the Main menu upgrade files into drive A of the computer displays.
  • Page 78: How To Recover The Bios If An Upgrade Fails

    Upgrading the BIOS explain how to recover the BIOS if an upgrade 7. As the computer boots, check the BIOS fails. identifier (version number) to make sure the upgrade was successful. NOTE To enter the Setup program, press when you see the message: Because of the small amount of code available in the non-erasable boot block Press <Fl>...
  • Page 79 5. Insert the bootable BIOS upgrade floppy disk into floppy drive A. 6. Reconnect the AC power cord and turn on the computer. The recovery process will 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 take a few minutes. Listen to the speaker.
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