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3. 2 Duo Pentium Dual Core Celeron Dual Core Celeron 400 series Pentium 4 Celeron D processors Chipset Intel G41 amp ICH7 Express Chipset North Bridge Intel G41 South Bridge ICH7 Memory Dual channel DDR3 memory architecture 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB Supports DDR3 1333 1066 800 SDRAM Expansion 1 x PCI Express x16 slot Slots 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 1 x PCI slot Storage Supported by Intel ICH7 Express Chipset 2 x Serial 3 0 Gb s device 1 x Ultra DMA100 66 devices Audio VIA VT1705 6 Ch High Definition audio CODEC Compliant with HD audio specification 10 100 LAN Relteak RTL8105E VL 10 100 LAN Co lay RTL8111E VL GIGA LAN Rear Panell O 1 x PS 2 keyboard amp PS 2 mouse connector 1 x D sub VGA port 4 x USB 2 0 ports 1 x RJ45 LAN connector 1 x Audio port Line in microphone in line out Internal I O 1 x 24 pin ATX power supply connector Connectors amp 1 x 4 pin ATX power supply connector Headers 1 x 4 pin CPU FAN connector 2 x USB 2 0 headers support additonal four USB 2 0 ports 2 X SATA 3 0Gb s connectors 1 x COM header optional 1 x Case Open header 1 x Front panel switch LED header 1 x Front panel audio header 1 x Speaker header 1 x Clear CMOS header 1 x IDE connector System BIOS AMI BIOS with 8Mb SPI Flash ROM Support Support eBLU eDLU eSF Form Factor Micro ATX Size 225mm x 170m
4. 16 F USB1 2 Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has four USB 2 0 ports installed on the rear edge I O port array Additionally some computer cases have USB 2 0 ports at the front of the case If you have this kind of case use auxiliary USB 2 0 connector to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboard Pin Signal Name Function 1 SB FP P1 USB Port1 Positive Signal N mio gio Ground No pin 10 USB FP OCO0 Overcurrent signal Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as indicated above A different pin assignment may cause damage or system hang up CASE Chassis intrusion detect header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed This function needs a chassis equipped with instrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS Pin 1 2 Function Short Chassis coveris removed Open Chassis cover is closed COM Onboard Serial Port header Optional Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name SIND ms 8 as 0 COR Installing the Motherboard 17 Installing a Hard Disk Drive CD ROM SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD ROM drive About IDE Devices Your motherboard has one IDE channel interface IDE IDE Connector This motherboard supports two high data transfer SATA ports with each runs
5. FP PWR SLP 5 LED RST_SW_N Reset Switch PWR_SW_P Povver Switch RST SW P ResetSwitch 8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch MSG LED dual color or single color Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pins and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive For the LED to function properly an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI hard drive activity LED connector Power Sleep Message waiting LED Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual color front panel mounted LED provides power on off sleep and message waiting indication Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires connecting pins 5 and 7 to a momentary contact switch that is normally open When the switch is closed the board resets and runs POST Power Switch Supporting the power on off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momen tary contact switch that is normally open The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off The time requirement is due to internal de bounce circuitry After receiving a power on off signal at least two seconds elapses before the power supply recognizes another on off signal This concludes Chapter 2 The next chapter covers the BIOS Installing the Motherboard Chapter 3 Using BIOS About
6. Auto If the feature is enabled it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer PIO Mode Auto Use this item to set the PIO mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the hard disk timing DMA Mode Auto DMA capability allows users to improve the transfer speed and data integrity for compatible IDE devices S M A R T Auto The S M A R T Self Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance S M A R T software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled Use this item to enable or disable 32Bit Data Transfer Press lt Esc gt to return to the Standard CMOS Setup page IDE BusMaster Enabled This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode We recommend you to leave this item at the default value Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS 27 Advanced Setup 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 2005 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Setup Thermal Management Enabled Help Item TM Status TM1 TM2 Limit CPUID MaxVal Disabled For the processor its Intel XD Bit Disabled CPUID belows OF 41h Quick Power on Self Test Enabled TM2 only can be enable Boot Up N
7. EHCI compliant interface that pro vides 480 Mb s bandwidth for eight USB 2 0 ports four USB 2 0 ports and two USB 2 0 headers support additional four USB 2 0 ports One onboard IDE connector supports two IDE devices in Ultra ATA100 66 mode The Southbridge integrates a Serial ATA host controller supporting two SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 3 0 Gb s each The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I O ports in the rear panel including PS 2 mouse and keyboard connectors one D sub VGA port four USB 2 0 ports one RJ45 LAN port and audio jacks for microphone line in and line out Due to the chipset spec this motherboard runs at DDR3 1333 OC 1066 800 MHz memory speed Due to the chipset spec please refer to the CPU support list on ECS website regarding the FSB 533 CPU http www ecs com tw Introducing the Motherboard Feature Processor The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo Pentium Dual Core Celeron Dual Core Celeron 400 series Pentium 4 Celeron D pro cessors that carries the following features Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo Pentium Dual Core Celeron Dual Celeron 400 series Pentium 4 Celeron D processors Supports a system bus FSB of 1333 1066 800 533 MHz e LGA775 socket for latest Intel 45nm Multi Core processors Due to the chipset spec please refer to the CPU support list on ECS website regarding the FSB 533 CPU http www
8. Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Using BIOS gt Smart Fan Function Press Enter Scroll to this item and press lt Enter gt to view the following screen CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Help Item Smart Fan Function Enabled SMART Fan Mode Normal Options high Limit Temperature C 63 Low Limit Temperature C 43 5 High Limit PVVM 200 lovv Limit PVVM 58 l Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings SMART Fan Control Enabled This item allovvs you to enable disable the control of the CPU fan speed by changing the fan voltage SMART Fan Mode Normal This item allows you to select the fan mode Normal Quiet Silent or Manual for a better operation environment If you choose Normal mode the fan speed will be auto adjusted depending on the CPU temperature If you choose Quite mode the fan speed will be auto minimized for quiet environment If you choose Silent mode the fan speed will be auto restricted to make system more quietly If you choose Manual mode the fan speed will be adjust depending on users parameters CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Help Item Smart Fan Function SMART Fan Mode Options high Limit Temperature C Low Limit Temperature C Normal auto adjusts de High Limit PWM pending on
9. boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page to force your computer to boot from the bootable device first 6 At the C or A prompt type the Flash Utility program name and the file name of the new BIOS and then press lt Enter gt Example AFUDOS EXE 040706 ROM 7 When the installation is complete remove the bootable device from the computer and restart your computer If your motherboard has a Flash BIOS jumper reset the jumper to protect the newly installed BIOS from being overwritten The computer will restart automatically This concludes Chapter 3 Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the motherboard Using BIOS Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software About the Software DVD ROM CD ROM The support software DVD ROM CD ROM that is included in the motherboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products Below you can find a brief description of each software program and the location for your motherboard version More information on some pro grams is available in a README file located in the same directory as the software Before installing any software always inspect the folder for files named README TXT or something similar These files may contain important information that is not included in this manual 1 Never try to install all software from folder that is not specified for use with your motherboard 2 The
10. case corresponding to the slot you are going to use 2 Install the edge connector of the add on card into the expansion slot Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw For reference only adapters you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using 1 For some add on cards for example graphics adapters and network the add on card 2 The onboard PCI interface does not support 64 bit SCSI cards Installing the Motherboard 19 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the follovving for information on connecting the motherboard s optional devices Tti A Pr l jatal n F AUDIO HU COM F SATA1 2 Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support Serial ATA devices for data transfer rates 3 0 Gb s simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface But maintains register compatibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA dalal lelstebel J _USB2 F USB1 Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name TX Ground 7 Goud j 8 F AUDIO Front Panel Audio header for Azalia This header allows the user to install auxiliary front oriented microphone and line out ports for easier access Pin Signal Name AUD_GND PRESENCE 7 SENSE SEND OKY 5 9 PORT2L SENSE2 RETURN Installing the Motherboard ES
11. is configured using SPD SPD Serial Presence Detect is located on the memory modules BIOS reads information coded in SPD during system boot up Share Memory Size Enabled 64MB This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA display application DVMT Memory 256MB When set to Fixed Mode the graphics driver will reserve a fixed portion of the system memory as graphics memory according to system and graphics requirements Memory Remap Feature Enabled This item allows you to remap the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory if you have a 64 bit OS and 8 GB of RAM HPET Enabled This item enables or disables HPET High Precision Event Timer support Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS 21 Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Controller Enabled Help Item Onboard SATA Controller Enhanced Onboard Audio Function Enabled DISABLED disables the Onboard LAN Function Enabled integrated IDE Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Controller Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 ENABLED enables both USB Functions Enabled Controllers Legacy USB Support Enabled f1 Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Onboard IDE Con
12. the CPU tem low Limit PWM perature Quiet auto minimizes fan speed for quiet environ ment operation Silent auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly Manual the fan adjust de pending on user s pa rameter Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Press lt Esc gt to return to the Smart Fan Function page Using BIOS 25 CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Help Item Smart Fan Function Enabled SMART Fan Mode Quiet high Limit Temperature C 80 Low Limit Temperature C 60 Normal auto adjusts High Limit PWM 200 depending on the CPU low Limit PWM 30 temperature Options Quiet auto minimizes fan speed for quiet en vironment operation Silent auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly Manual the fan adjust depending on user s parameter Move Enter Select 4 Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Press lt Esc gt to return to the Smart Fan Function page CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Help Item Smart Fan Function Enabled SMART Fan Mode Silent Options high Limit Temperature C 85 Low Limit Temperature C 70 Normal auto adjusts High Limit PWM 200 depending on the CPU low Limit PWM 15 temperature Quiet auto minimize
13. the PC up 3 Two seconds after the PC boots up release the Page Up Key PgUp 4 The BIOS returns to the default setting by itself Installing the Motherboard 11 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components A Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap Unload the cap Use thumb amp forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap Lift the cap up and remove the cap completely from the socket Open the load plate Use thumb amp forefinger to hold the hook of the lever pushing down and pulling aside unlock it Lift up the lever Use thumb to open the load plate Be careful not to touch the contacts Install the CPU on the socket Orientate CPU package to the socket Make sure you match triangle marker to pin 1 location Close the load plate Slightly push down the load plate onto the tongue side and hook the lever CPU is locked completely Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto the CPU socket on the motherboard Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the CPU fan connector Please refer to the CPU cooling fan user s manual for more detail installation procedure 1 To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation we suggest that you use a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan heatsink
14. the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest American Megatrends Inc BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS The BIOS Basic Input and Output System Setup Utility displays the system s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters The parameters are stored in battery backed up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off When the system is turned back on the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure Hard drives diskette drives and peripherals Video display type and display options Password protection from unauthorized use Povver Management features The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs Before using the Setup Utility ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options The Standard Configuration A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility However we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future This Setup Utility should be used when changing the system configuration when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts when ma
15. the menu which software you want to install Browse CD The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that al lows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of the support disk Before installing the software from Windows Explorer look for a file named README TXT or something similar This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems such as Windows XP Vista 7 Always go to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using In install the software execute a file named SETUP EXE by double clicking the file and then following the instructions on the screen The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window Utilities Tab Lists the software utilities that are available on the disk Information Tab Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the disk Running Setup Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the motherboard 1 Click Setup The installation program begins 482 1111 1 16 1 Program dole Silu Pace dele Pere if LA LAT Tha reta rait aped all pond ool ph Ta cordium chicks Fnit quei dem The following screens are examples only The screens and driver lists will be different according to the motherboard you are installing The motherboard identificat
16. Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Supervisor Password Supervisor Password Not Installed Help Item Install or Change the Change Supervisor Password Press Enter password Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set If the password has been installed nstalled displays If not Not Installed displays Change Supervisor Password Press Enter You can select this option and press lt Enter gt to access the sub menu You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page User Password This page helps you install or change a password CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc User Password User Password Not Installed Help Item f1 Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings User Password Not Installed This item indicates whether a user password has been set If the password has been installed Installed displays If not Not Installed displays Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS 40 Save amp Exit Setup Highlight this item and press lt Enter gt to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility When the Save and E
17. Expansion mCTE 13 Connecting Optional Device a s s 13 Installing a Hard Disk Drive CD ROM SATA Hard Drive 17 Connecting I O D6 vies viseisesscscsssssarcievanccatsedanvsatesvoissdavteveaesacvennens 19 Connecting Case Components esses 20 Front Panel leddet 22 Chapter 3 23 Using BIOS 23 About the Setup D DTI erii aaa 23 The Standard Configuration 23 Entering the Setup L ni 23 Resetting the Default CMOS Values 24 ili 25 SING QTE CMOS 06 ion 26 Advanced SetuP 28 Advanced Chipset Setup 30 Integrated Peripherals cest s l 31 Power Management Setup 32 PCPP 33 PP TI SIS EN AT E T 33 Frequency Voltage Control 38 Load 12 04 15211 i 38 Supervisor PASSW reeniri eE EEEE 39 User uci 39 DOVE COE SCID a assa 40 AXIRA a i 40 Cae ets Seg ca sd OS XC ete cnet H 40 Chapter 4 ill Using the Motherboard Softvvare 41 About the Software DVD ROM CD ROM eese 41 Auto installing under Windows XP Vista 7 41 200600 ki P 42 Manual EOS olu na d n 44 Utility Software IR CICECI CS 44 Chapter 5 q Tr
18. Item bi Smart Fan Function Press Enter CPU Fan Speed 3722 RPM CPU Vcore 1 216V VDIMM 1 576 V PECI Mode Offset to TCC Activation Temp 54 Case Open Warning Disabled Chassis Opened No f1 Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Press lt Esc gt to return to the PC Health Status page Using BIOS 37 System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events such as System amp CPU temperature CPU amp DIMM voltage CPU amp system fan speed etc CPU Fan Speed CPU Vcore VDIMM Case Open VVarning Disabled This item enables or disables the warning if the case is opened up and the item below indicates the current status of the case Chassis Opened No This item indicates whether the case has been opened Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS 28 Frequency Voltage Control This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have in stalled in your system CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Frequency Voltage Control Help Item Manufacturer Intel Ratio Status Unlocked Min 06 Max 12 Stes the ratio Ratio Actual Value between CPU Core CPU Frequency Setting Clock and the FSB Auto Detect DI
19. MM PCI CIK Enabled Frequency Spread Spectrum Enabled Note For CedarMill and Prescott Family CPUs The setup potion only available when Intel SpeedStep technology is disabled 1 Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Manufacturer Intel This item displays the information of current manufacturer of the CPU installed in your computer Ratio Status Unlocked Min 06 Max 12 This item displays the information of current ratio status in your computer Ratio Actual Value 12 This item shows the actual ratio of the CPU installed in your system CPU Frequency Setting 200MHz This item is used to set the CPU Frequency Auto Detect DIMM PCI Clk Enabled When this item is enabled BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM PCI slots Spread Spectrum Enabled If you enable spread spectrum it can significantly reduce the EMI Electro Magnetic Interference generated by the system Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility Select lt OK gt and then press lt Enter gt to install the defaults Select lt Cancel gt and then press lt Enter gt to not install the defaults Using BIOS 39 Supervisor Password This page helps you install or change a password CMOS Setup Utility
20. Preface Copyright This publication including all photographs illustrations and software is protected under international copyright laws with all rights reserved Neither this manual nor any of the material contained herein may be reproduced without written consent of the author Version 1 0 The information in this document is subject to change without notice The manufac turer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes Trademark Recognition Microsoft MS DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp MMX Pentium Pentium II Pentium III Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with th
21. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM Install any remaining DIMM modules For reference only Installing the Motherboard Expansion Slots Installing Add on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard s features and capabilities With these efficient facilities you can in crease the motherboard s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system PCIEX16 Slot PCIE Slot PCI Slot PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express slot is used to install an external PCI Express graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen 1 0 PCIE Slot The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1 0a PCI Slot This motherboard is equipped with one standard PCI slot PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards which for the most part is a supplement of the older ISA bus standard The PCI slot on this board is PCI v2 3compliant Before installing an add on card check the documentation for the card carefully If the card is not Plug and Play you may have to manually configure the card before installation Installing the Motherboard 13 14 Follow these instructions to install an add on card 1 Remove a blanking plate from the system
22. calling for technical support or returning for warranty this chapter may help to address some of the common questions using some basic troubleshooting tips a System does not power up and the fans are not running 1 Disassemble the PC to remove the VGA adaptor card DDR memory LAN USB and other peripherals including keyboard and mouse Leave only the motherboard CPU with CPU cooler and power supply connected Turn on again to see if the CPU and power supply fans are running 2 Make sure to remove any unused screws or other metal objects such as screwdrivers from the inside PC case This is to prevent damage from short circuit 3 Check the CPU FAN connector is connected to the motherboard 4 For Intel platforms check the pins on the CPU socket for damage or bent A bent pin may cause failure to boot and sometimes permanent damage from short circuit 5 Check the 12V power connector is connected to the motherboard 6 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place b Power is on fans are running but there is no display 1 Make sure the monitor is turned on and the monitor cable is properly connected to the PC 2 Check the VGA adapter card if applicable is inserted properly 3 Listen for beep sounds If you are using internal PC speaker make sure it is connected a continuous 3 short beeps memory not
23. detected b 1 long beep and 8 short beeps VGA not detected 45 46 c The PC suddenly shuts down while booting up 1 The CPU may experience overheating so it will shutdown to protect itself Ensure the CPU fan is working properly 2 From the BIOS setting try to disable the Smartfan function to let the fan run at default speed Doing a Load Optimised Default will also disable the Smartfan Start up problems after prolong use After a prolong period of use your PC may experience start up problems again This may be caused by breakdown of devices connected to the motherboard such as HDD CPU fan etc The following tips may help to revive the PC or identify the cause of failure 1 Clear the CMOS values using the CLR CMOS jumper Refer to CLR CMOS jumper in Chapter 2 for Checking Jumper Settings in this user manual When completed follow up with a Load Optimised Default in the BIOS setup 2 Check the CPU cooler fan for dust Long term accumulation of dust will reduce its effectiveness to cool the processor Clean the cooler or replace a new one if necessary 3 Check that the 12V power amp ATX connectors are fully inserted into the motherboard connectors Make sure the latches of the cable and connector are locked into place 4 Remove the hard drive optical drive or DDR memory to determine which of these component may be at fault Maintenance and care tips Your computer like any electrical appliance requires proper ca
24. e SATA hard drive 3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other end to the power supply Installing the Motherboard 19 Connecting I O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I O ports PS2 USB 2 0 Mouse ports LAN port Line in Line out PS2 VGA port USB 2 0 ports keyboard PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 pointing device PS2 Keyboard Use the lower PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 keyboard VGA Port Connect your monitor to the VGA port LAN Port Connect an RJ 45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Network USB 2 0 Ports Use the USB 2 0 ports to connect USB 2 0 devices Audio Ports Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices The first jack is for stereo line in signal The second jack is for stereo line out signal The third jack is for microphone Installing the Motherboard 20 Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case you can begin connecting the motherboard components Refer to the following Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX POVVER Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F PANEL Connect the case speaker cable to SPK Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V ORAON ATX_POWER teert _ 0 L LN EN E M wale
25. e instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits govern ing this device Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system s manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Preface This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following conditions This device may not cause harmful interference and This device must accept any interference received including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference causing Equipment Regulations Cet ap
26. e of the wake up alarm You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS 33 PCYPnP Setup This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc PCI PnP Setup Help Item Init Display First PCI Dual Monitor Support Enabled Select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device f1 Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Init Display First PCI Use this item to select which graphics controller to use as the primary boot devices Dual Monitor Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable dual monitor support Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages temperatures and fan speeds CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc PC Health Status System Hardware Monitor Help Item b Smart Fan Function Press Enter Shutdown Temperature Disabled CPU Temperture 40 C 104 F CPU Fan Speed 963 RPM CPU Vcore 1 280V VDIMM 1 496 V Case Open Warning Disabled Chassis Opened No tl Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC
27. ecs com tw Chipset The Intel G41 Northbridge NB and Intel ICH7 Southbridge SB chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance G41 NB Supports 36 bit host bus addressing allowing the CPU to access the entire 64 GB of the memory address space 2 GB s point to point Direct Media Interface DMI to ICH7 1 GB s each direction Supports 1 Gb 512 Mb DDR3 technologies x8 and x16 devices One 16 lane x16 PCI Express port intended for exter nal device attach fully compatible to the PCI Express Gen 1 0 An integrated graphics device IGD delivering cost com petitive 3D 2D and video capabilities Microsoft DX10 and 128MB share memory are sup ported ICH7 SB Enhanced DMA Controller interrupt controller and timer functions Compliant with PCI Express Base Specification Revi sion 1 0a Compliant with PCI v2 3 specification e Integrated SATA 3 0 Gb s Host Controller Integrated USB 2 0 Host Controller supporting up to eight USB 2 0 ports Integrated IDE controller supports Ultra ATA 100 66 Memory Supports DDR3 1333 0C 1066 800 DDR3 SDRAM with Dual channel architecture Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs 2 x 240 pin DDR3 DIMM sockets support up to 8 GB Introducing the Motherboard Onboard LAN optional Supports PCI Express 1 1 Integrated 10 100 1000 transceiver Wake On LAN WOL and remote wake up support Supp
28. es on the fan casing and the clips Also install the cooling fan in a well lit work area so that you can Clearly see the motherboard and processor socket Before installing the Processor This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the processor You may be able to change the settings in the system Setup Utility We strongly recommend that you do not over clock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed Warning Lh 1 Over clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system Over clocking can per manently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in com ponents that are run beyond the rated limits 2 Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components This motherboard has an LGA775 socket 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 Fail Safe Procedures for Over clocking When end users encounter failure after attempting over clocking please take the following steps to recover from it 1 Shut down the computer 2 Press and hold the Page Up Key PgUp of the keyboard and then boot
29. ing Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers Pin 1 is labeled USBPWR_R CLR_CMOS USBPWR_F Jumper Settings 1 2 NORMAL 2 3 CLEAR CLR CMOS 3 pin CLEAR CMOS Before clearing the Km CMOS make sure to turn the system off CLR_CMOS Rear USB PS2 USBPWR R 5 pinl power Select Front Panel m USBPWR F 3 pinl USB Power USBPWR F Select Jumper 7 1 To avoid the system instability after clearing CMOS we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Default Settings and then Save amp Exit Setup Installing the Motherboard 10 2 Make sure the power supply provides enough 5VSB voltage before se lecting the 5VSB function 3 It is required that users place the USBPWR F amp USBPWR R cap onto 2 3 pin rather than 1 2 pin as default if you want to wake up the com puter by USB PS2 KB Mouse Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure ey that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components On most motherboards there are small surface mount resistors near the processor socket which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly installed Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edg
30. inue this process to complete the drivers installation Manual Installation Insert the disk in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive and locate the PATH DOC file in the root directory This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for your motherboard Look for the chipset and motherboard model then browse to the directory and path to begin installing the drivers Most drivers have a setup program SETUP EXE that automatically detects your operating system before installation Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating system subfolder If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program browse to the operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file README TXT or README DOC for information on installing the driver or software for your oper ating system Utility Software Reference All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant They are provided only for the convenience of the customer The following software is fur nished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license These software s are subject to change at anytime without prior notice Please refer to the support disk for available software This concludes Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 9 Trouble Shooting Start up problems during assembly After assembling the PC for the first time you may experience some start up problems Before
31. ion is located in the upper left hand corner Using the Motherboard Software 2 Click Next The following screen appears Auto Setup Package software Version 2 00 0009 Select Features Choose the features Setup will install Select the features you want to install clear the features you do not want to install Description Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility Version 6 0 0 1011 Release Date 2004 05 28 Space Required on C 40785 K Space Available on C 29063888 K InstallShield lt Back Cancel 3 Check the box next to the items you want to install The default options are recom mended 4 Click Next run the Installation Wizard An item installation screen appears Welcome to the InstallShield R Wizard for Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility Welcome to the Intel R Chipset Software Installation Utility This utility will enable Plug amp Play INF support for Intel R chipset components lt Back Cancel 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence Follow the onscreen instructions confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a few times to complete the installation Using the Motherboard Software 43 44 Windows Vista 7 will appear below UAC User Account Control message Le after the system restart You must select Allow to install the next driver Cont
32. king changes to the Power Management configuration when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system BIOS enters the Power On Self Test POST routines POST is a series of built in diagnostics performed by the BIOS After the POST routines are completed the following message appears Press DEL to enter SETUP Using BIOS 23 24 Press the delete key to access the BIOS Setup Utility CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc bi Standard CMOS Setup p gt Frequency Voltage Control p gt Advanced Setup Load Default Settings b Advanced Chipset Setup gt Supervisor Password p gt Integrated Peripherals b User Password p gt Power Management Setup Save amp Exit Setup p PCI PnP Setup Exit Without Saving b PC Health Status 11 Move Enter Select 4 Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings v02 59 C Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Resetting the Default CMOS Values When powering on for the first time the POST screen may show a CMOS Settings Wrong message This standard message will appear following a clear CMOS data at factory by the manufacturer You simply need to Load Default Settings to reset the default CMOS values Note Changes to system hardware such as different CPU memories etc may also trigger this message EL z r fiuto Detecti
33. lue F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings ACPI Suspend Type S3 Use this item to define how your system suspends In the default S3 the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM i e the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory PWRON After PWR Fail Power Off This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating Status Resume By RING Disabled An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator RI line in other words an incoming call on the modem awakens the system from a soft off state Resume By PCI PCI E Lan PME Disabled These items specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected Resume By USB S3 Disabled This item allows you to enable disable the USB device wakeup function from S3 S4 mode Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled This item enables or disables you to allow mouse activity to awaken the system from power saving mode Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable this item the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the system s RTC realtime clock Use the items below this one to set the date and tim
34. m Introducing the Motherboard Motherboard Components Introducing the Motherboard Table of Motherboard Components LGA775 socket for Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo Pentium Dual 1 CPU Socket Core Celeron Dual Core Celeron 400 series Pentium 4 Celeron D processors 14 F AUDIO This concludes Chapter 1 The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid dam age from static electricity Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the motherboard Leave components in the static proof bags they came in Hold all circuit boards by the edges Do not bend circuit boards Choosing a Computer Case There are many types of computer cases on the market The motherboard complies with the specifications for the Micro ATX system case First some features on the motherboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indica tors and switches on the system case Make sure that your case supports all the features required Secondly this motherboard supports two enhanced IDE drives Make sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend to install Most cases have a choice of I O templates in the rear panel Make sure tha
35. nd 3rd Boot Device Hard Disk Drive CD DVD Removable Dev Use this item to determine the device order the computer used to look for an operating system to load at start up time The devices showed here will be different depending on the exact devices installed on your motherboard Using BIOS Boot Other Device Yes When enabled the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First Second and Third boot devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS 29 Advanced Chipset Setup 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 2005 American Megatrends Inc Advanced Chipset Setup DRAM Frequency Auto Help Item Options Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled Share Memory Size 64MB DVMT Memory 256MB Memory Remap Feature Enabled Auto HPET Enabled 800 MHz 1066 MHz f 1 Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings DRAM Frequency Auto This item enables users to adjust the DRAM frequency The default setting is auto and we recommend users leave the setting unchanged Modify it at will may cause the system to be unstable Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled When this item is set to enable the DDR timing
36. ng 4th Slave IDE Hard Disk 4th Slave ST3120827AS 3 42 Ultra DMA Mode 5 3 Capable and Statu CHOS Settings Urong 5 Date Time Not Se Press F1 to Run SETU CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc p gt Standard CMOS Setup b Frequency Voltage Control b Advanced Setup Load Default Settings b Advanced Chipset Setup b Supervisor Password p gt Integrated Peripherals yD assword b Power Management Setu Load Default Settings Exit Setup p PCI PnP Setup hout Saving PC Health Status Cancel 11 Move Enter Select 4 Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings v02 59 C Copyright 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Usi Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility the main menu appears The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available A highlight indicates which option is currently selected Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options When an option is highlighted execute the option by pressing lt Enter Some options lead to pop up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for infor mation Some options marked with a triangle b lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu In thi
37. notice of Intel HD audio installation optional The Intel High Defi nition audio functionality unexpectedly quits working in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Users need to download and install the update packages from the Microsoft Download Center before installing HD audio driver bundled in the Driver disk Please log on to http support microsoft com default aspx scidekb en us 901105 appliesto for more information Auto installing under VVindovvs XP Vista 7 The Auto install DVD ROM CD ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and software for your motherboard If the Auto install DVD ROM CD ROM does not work on your system you can Still install drivers through the file manager for your OS for example Windows Explorer Refer to the Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter The support software DVD ROM CD ROM disc loads automatically under Windows XP Vista 7 When you insert the DVD ROM CD ROM disc in the DVD ROM CD ROM drive the autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen The screen has three buttons on it Setup Browse CD and Exit igi Mainbeaed Setup Utility epi cem EE E emaon If the opening screen does not appear double click the file setup exe in the root directory Using the Motherboard Software 41 42 Drivers Tab Click the Setup button to run the software installation program Select from
38. orts PCI Express 1 1 Integrated 10 100 transceiver Wake On LAN WOL and remote wake up support Audio This motherboard may support either of the following Audio chipsets 5 1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec Exceeds Microsoft Windows Logo Program WLP Requirements ADCs support 44 1K 48K 96K 192KHz sample rate Power Support Digital 3 3V Analog 5 0V Expansion Options The motherboard comes with the following expansion options One PCI Express x16 slots for Graphic Interface One PCI Express x1 slot One 32 bit PCI v2 3 compliant slot One IDE connector supports two IDE devices Two 7 pin SATA connectors Integrated I O The motherboard has a full set of I O ports and connectors Two PS 2 ports for mouse and keyboard One D sub VGA port Four USB 2 0 ports One RJ45 LAN port Audio jacks for microphone line in and line out BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following Power management Wake up alarms CPU parameters CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds 49 1 8 hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice 2 Due to chipset limitation we recommend that motherboard be oper ated in the ambiance between 0 and 50 C Introducing the Motherboard Specifications CPU LGA775 socket for Core 2 Quad Core
39. ouble Shooting 45 Start up problems during assembly esses 45 Start up problems after prolong Sez rtt rrr pnr aer En eiae 46 Maintenance and Cabe DS oca aa r 46 Basic Troubleshooting 2222 47 Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the G41T M16 motherboard This motherboard is a high performance enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA775 socket for Core 2 Quad Core 2 Duo Pentium Dual Core Celeron Dual Core Celeron 400 series Pentium 4 Celeron D processors for high end business or personal desktop markets The motherboard incorporates the Intel G41 Northbridge NB and Intel ICH7 Southbridge SB chipsets The Northbridge supports a Front Side Bus FSB fre quency of 1333 1066 800 5337 MHz using a scalable FSB Vcc CPU The memory controller supports DDR3 memory DIMM frequencies of 1333 0C 1066 800 It supports two DDR3 sockets with up to maximum memory of 8 GB DDR3 Maximum memory bandwidth of 12 8 GB s in dual channel symmetric mode assuming DDR3 1333 OC 1066 800 MHz One PCI Express x16 slot intended for Graphics Inter face is fully compliant to the PCI Express Gen 1 0 The ICH7 Southbridge supports one PCI slot which is PCI v2 3 compliant In addi tion one PCI Express x1 slot is supported fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1 0a It implements an
40. pareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilieur du Canada The manual consists of the following Chapter 1 Introducing the Motherboard Chapter 2 Installing the Motherboard Chapter 3 Using BIOS Chapter 4 Using the Motherboard Software Chapter 5 Trouble Shooting Describes features of the motherboard Go to ves 1 Describes installation of motherboard components Go to e page 7 Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility Go to page 23 Describes the motherboard software Go to page 41 Provides basic trouble shooting tips Go to ve page 45 Preface TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i Chapter 1 1 Introducing the Motherboard 1 Introductio anayam ada 1 2 Specifica 4 OMAP ONES bea ex phe ie 5 Chapter 2 1 Installing the Motherboard 7 5571 Ul m 7 Choosing a Computer Case daki s r m sa 7 Installing the Motherboard in a Case 7 Checking Jumper etini uit al dole eq mite abs Minden cas aba 8 Setting JUMPS MSRP 8 Checking Jumper Settings 9 Jumper Settings sie rusieiva n ed 9 Installing caes b a lala 10 Installing ihe 006600 sana 10 Installing Memory Modlules 12
41. re and maintenance Here are some basic PC care tips to help prolong the life of the motherboard and keep it running as best as it can 1 Keep your computer in a well ventilated area Leave some space between the PC and the wall for sufficient airflow 2 Keep your computer in a cool dry place Avoid dusty areas direct sunlight and areas of high moisture content Routinely clean the CPU cooler fan to remove dust and hair 4 In places of hot and humid weather you should turn on your computer once every other week to circulate the air and prevent damage from humidity 5 Add more memory to your computer if possible This not only speeds up the system but also reduces the loading of your hard drive to prolong its life span ON If possible ensure the power cord has an earth ground pin directly from the wall outlet This will reduce voltage fluctuation that may damage sensitive devices 47 SOINDYTD 01 p u 104J9 dn3 s SOW 841195 SOI Ajipouu saye 1463581 pue SOND 12 9 qeisun JO 3Je3s 03 Ie WAISAS uia qod AAH nss lA p JeJeudiJad S K VINY 3261000 16J J 1463s2J pue SOND 12 VIAM 3981002 lt e dsip seu JoWUOW JI 29u ule qoJd pueog 104 YDA ON sd q 34009 g pue d q 8uo T JI SOA ainyies AJOWawW JO payasul 4e3s9J pue 1 5 p A 19doud you Azoul ui WNIA sdaaq 14008 JI 150d 1e EH
42. s fan speed for quiet en vironment operation Silent auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly Manual the fan adjust depending on user s parameter Move Enter Select 4 Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Press lt Esc gt to return to the Smart Fan Function page Using BIOS 26 CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Smart Fan Function Help Item Smart Fan Function Enabled SMART Fan Mode Manual high Limit Temperature C 63 Low Limit Temperature C 43 Normal auto adjusts High Limit PWM 200 depending on the CPU low Limit PWM 58 temperature Options Quiet auto minimizes fan speed for quiet en vironment operation Silent auto restricts fan speed to make system more quietly Manual the fan adjust depending on user s parameter Move Enter Select Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Press lt Esc gt to return to the Smart Fan Mode page ECS supports the latest PECI host technology While using Core 2 Quad or Core 2 Duo CPU which supports PECI the original images of the BIOS item PC Health Status and Smart FAN Function will be replaced by PECI mode and negative number The max data from PECI is zero CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc PC Health Status System Hardware Monitor Help
43. s manual default values are enclosed in parenthesis Submenu items are denoted by a triangle b The default BIOS setting for this motherboard apply for most conditions with optimum performance We do not suggest users change the default values in the BIOS setup and take no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings BIOS Navigation Keys The BIOS navigation keys are listed below KEY FUNCTION HE Scrolls through the items on a menu Modifies the selected field s values F9 Loads an optimized setting for better performance F10 Saves the current configuration and exits setup F1 Displays a screen that describes all key functions For the purpose of better product maintenance we reserve the right to change the BIOS items presented in the manual The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference only Please visit our website for updated manual Using BIOS 29 26 Standard CMOS Setup This option displays basic information about your system CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Standard CMOS Setup Date Thu 02 26 2010 Help Item or SHIFT TAB to Primary IDE Master Not Detected select a field gt Primary IDE Slave Not Detected b SATA1 Not Detected gt SATA2 Not Detected Use or to configure system Date IDE BusMaster Enabled f 1 Move Enter Select 4 F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Defa
44. supplied The form and size of fan heatsink may also vary 2 DO NOT remove the CPU cap from the socket before installing a CPU 3 Return Material Authorization RMA requests will be accepted only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket Installing the Motherboard 12 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules It runs at dual channel DDR3 1333 OC 1066 800MHz memory speed The total memory capacity is 8 GB DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory module Memory Bus DDR3 800 400 MHz DDR3 1066 533 MHz DDR3 1333 OC 667MHz You must install at least one module in any of the two slots Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard Handle the modules only by their edges Do not touch the components or metal parts Always wear a grounding strap when you handle the modules Installation Procedure Refer to the following to install the memory modules 1 2 3 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down Align the memory module with the slot The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down until it seats correctly
45. t the I O template in the case matches the I O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 225 x 170 mm Choose a case that accommodates this form factor Installing the Motherboard in a Case Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case which correspond the holes in the motherboard Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws Ensure that your case has an I O template that supports the I O ports and expansion slots on your motherboard Installing the Motherboard o amp Do not over tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered When setting the jumpers ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins The illustrations show a 2 pin jumper a When the jumper cap is placed on both pins the jumper is SHORT If you re is move the jumper cap or place the jumper cap on just one pin the jumper is OPEN SHORT OPEN This illustration shows a 3 pin jumper Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT Installing the Motherboard Check
46. troller Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE interface Onboard SATA Controller Enhanced This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller Onboard Audio Function Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the onboard audio device Onboard LAN Function Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LAN function Onboard LAN Boot ROM Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the booting from the onboard LAN or a network add in card with a remote boot ROM installed Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Optional Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COMI serial port and to assign a port address USB Functions Enabled Use this item to enable or disable the USB function Legacy USB Support Enabled Use this item to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices Press lt Esc gt to return to the main menu setting page Using BIOS Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type S3 Help Item PWRON After PWR Fail Power Off Resume By RING Disabled Select the ACPI Resume By PCI PCI E Lan PME Disabled state used for Resume By USB S3 Disabled System Suspend Resume By PS2 KB S3 Disabled Resume By PS2 MS S3 Disabled Resume on RTC Alarm Disabled 1 Move Enter Select 4 Va
47. ult Settings Date amp Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer If you are running a Windows OS these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility gt Primary IDE Master Slave SATA1 2 Your computer has one IDE channel and each channel can be installed with one or two devices Master and Slave In addition this motherboard supports two SATA chan nels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed Use these items to configure each device on the SATA channel CMOS Setup Utility Copyright C 1985 2005 American Megatrends Inc Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Help Item Device Not Detected Select the type 1700050505 07 7 of device connected Type Auto to the system LBA Large Mode Auto Block Multi Sextor Transfer Auto PIO Mode Auto DMA Mode Auto S M A R T Auto 32Bit Data Transfer Enabled 1 Move Enter Select 4 Valuc F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Using BIOS Type Auto Use this item to configure the type of the IDE device that you specify If the feature is enabled it will enhance hard disk performance by reading or writing more data during each transfer LBA Large Mode Auto Use this item to set the LBA Large mode to enhance hard disk performance by optimizing the area the hard disk is visited each time Block Multi Sector Transfer
48. umlock Status On under below setting APIC Mode Enabled 1 Freq gt 3 6GHz FSB800 1st Boot Device Hard Disk Drive 2 2 86 2 FSB533 2nd Boot Device CD DVD 3rd Boot Device Removable Dev Boot Other Device Yes f1 Move Enter Select 4 Value F10 Save ESC Exit F1 General Help F9 Load Default Settings Thermal Management Enabled This item displays CPU s temperature and enables you to set a safe temperature to all CPU TM Status TM1 TM2 This item shows TM function status if CPU can support TM function Limit CPUID Maxval Disabled Use this item to enable or disable the Max CPU TD value limit VVhen supports Prescott and LGA775 CPUs enables this to prevent the system from rebooting when trying to install Windows NT 4 0 Intel XD Bit Disabled This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel XD bit Quick Power on Self Test Enabled Enable this item to shorten the power on testing POST and have your system start up faster You might like to enable this item after you are confident that your system hardware is operating smoothly Boot Up Numlock Status On This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started APIC Mode Enabled This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC Advanced Programmable Inter rupt Controller mode APIC provides symmetric multi processing SMP for sys tems allowing support for up to 60 processors 1st 2
49. up to 3 0 Gb s To get better system performance we recommend users connect the CD ROM to the IDE channel and set up the hard drives on the SATA ports For reference only IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE Refer to the IDE device user s manual Installing two IDE devices on one cable ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this About SATA Connectors Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two drives SATA refers to Serial ATA Advanced Technology Attachment is the standard inter face for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs These connectors are well designed and will only fit in one orientation Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives To install the Serial ATA SATA hard drives use the SATA cable that supports the Serial ATA protocol This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable You can connect either end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard Installing the Motherboard 18 SATA cable optional SATA power cable optional Refer to the illustration below for proper installation 1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard 2 Attach the other cable end to th
50. xit dialog box appears select OK to save and exit or select Cancel to return to the main menu Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press Enter to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears select OK to discard changes and exit or select Cancel to return to the main menu Without Saving item and select OK to discard any changes you have If you have made settings that you do not want to save use the Exit made Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer s Web site New BIOS provides support for new peripherals improve ments in performance or fixes for known bugs Install new BIOS as follows 1 If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper change the setting to allow BIOS flashing 2 If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Ad vanced BIOS features disable it Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten 3 Prepare a bootable device or create a bootable system disk Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk 4 Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer s Web site Copy these files to the bootable device 5 Tum off your computer and insert the bootable device in your com puter You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the the
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