Introduction Hardware Setup BIOS Setup Intel ViiV Technology Certified Driver & Utility CD iL-90MV Intel Socket 478 (Core Duo) Micro ATX Motherboard Intel 945GT/ICH7m-DH Intel GMA 950 HDMI 1.2 Technology RoHS Compliant 7.
iL-90MV User’s Manual English, 2nd Edition August, 2006 Copyright and Warranty Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for any particular part of this document.
Introduction Contents 1. Introduction ..................................................................... 1-1 1.1 Features & Specifications .............................................................1-1 1.2 Motherboard Layout.....................................................................1-3 Hardware Setup 2. Hardware Setup ............................................................... 2-1 2.1 Choosing a Computer Chassis .......................................................2-1 2.
3.6 PnP/PCI Configurations .............................................................. 3-20 3.7 PC Health Status........................................................................ 3-22 3.8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults .............................................................. 3-24 3.9 Load Optimized Defaults ............................................................ 3-24 3.10 Set Password........................................................................... 3-24 3.11 Save & Exit Setup ........
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• 1x FP-Audio header • 1x CD-IN connector Rear Panel I/O • • • • • • • 1x VGA connector 1x PS/2 Keyboard connector 1x PS/2 Mouse connector 1x HDMI 1.2 connector 1x OPT-IN1 connector 1x OPT-OUT1 connector 1x AUDIO Connector (Surround-Left / Surround-Right, Rear-Left / Rear-Right, Center/Subwoofer, Mic-In, Line-In, Line-Out) • 1x IEEE 1394 connector • 4x USB 2.0 connectors • 1x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN connector Serial ATA • Supports 2 Ports Serial ATA at 1.
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2. Hardware Setup In this chapter we will elaborate all the information you need upon installing this motherboard to your computer system. ※ Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing any peripheral or component. Failing to so may cause severe damage to your motherboard and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully checked everything. • This motherboard carries a Micro ATX form factor of 245 x 245 mm.
1. Locate all the screw holes on the motherboard and the chassis base. 2. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened. 3. Face the motherboard’s I/O ports toward the chassis’s rear panel. 4. Line up all the motherboard’s screw holes with those studs or spacers on the chassis. Face the chassis’s rear panel. To install this motherboard: 5. Install the motherboard with screws and have them tightened.
2.3.1 CMOS Memory Clearing Header and Backup Battery The time to clear the CMOS memory occurs when (a) the CMOS data becomes corrupted, (b) you forgot the supervisor or user password preset in the BIOS menu, (c) you are unable to boot-up the system because the CPU ratio/clock was incorrectly set in the BIOS menu, or (d) whenever there is modification on the CPU or memory modules. This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory and have it reconfigured to the default values stored in BIOS.
CMOS Backup Battery: An onboard battery saves the CMOS memory to keep the BIOS information stays on even after disconnected your system with power source. Nevertheless, this backup battery exhausts after some five years. Once the error message like “CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED” or “CMOS checksum error” displays on monitor, this backup battery is no longer functional and has to be renewed. To renew the backup battery: 1. Power off the system and disconnect with AC power source. 2. Remove the exhausted battery.
2.3.2 Wake-up Headers These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port. • USB-PWR2: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB2 port.
2.4 Connecting Chassis Components 2.4.1 ATX Power Connectors These connectors provide the connection from an ATX power supply. As the plugs from the power supply fit in only one orientation, find the correct one and push firmly down into these connectors. ATX 24-Pin Power Connector: The power supply with 20-pin or 24-pin cables can both be connected to this 24-pin connector. Connect from pin-1 for either type.
2.4.2 Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection. Please pay attention to connect these headers. A wrong orientation will only cause the LED not lighting, but a wrong connection of the switches could cause system malfunction.
2.4.3 FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector • SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector • AUXFAN1~2: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector ※ These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors.
2.5 Installing Hardware ※ DO NOT scratch the motherboard when installing hardware. An accidentally scratch of a tiny surface-mount component may seriously damage the motherboard. 2.5.1 CPU Socket 478 (Core Duo) 1. Use a flat-head screwdriver to turn the screw bolt counter clockwise to unlock position. 2. Carefully hold the CPU by both of its edges above the CPU socket. Align the gold-triangle mark with the Pin-1 of CPU socket. Place the CPU vertically and easily down into the socket.
4. Peel off the protective film from the retention module. This will expose the adhesive sponge. 5. Face the retention module with the side of adhesive sponge toward the bottom side of the motherboard. Align the four screw holes from the retention module through the motherboard. 6. Peel off the protecting film that was originally attached to the bottom of CPU heatsink.
7. Carefully place the heatsink onto CPU socket in the direction of blowing its airflow toward rear panel. Use a cross-head screw driver to lock the four screws around the heatsink. Hardware Setup 8. Lock the screws diagonally in the order of (1) (2) (3) (4). Turn the screw halfway down the screw hole. Do not over-tighten the screw all the way down into the screw hole one at a time. Avoid CPU damage caused by unbalanced forcing. 9.
2.5.2 DDR2 Memory Slots This motherboard provides two 240-pin DIMM slots for Dual Channel DDR2 667/533 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 2GB. ※ To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel configurations, install DDR DIMM pairs at the same density, DRAM technology and bus width for both slots. To install system memory: 1. Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules. 2. Locate the DIMM slot on the board. 3.
2.6 Connecting Peripheral Devices 2.6.1 Floppy and IDE Disk Drive Connectors Hardware Setup The FDC1 connector connects up to two floppy drives with a 34-wire, 2-connector floppy cable. Connect the single end at the longer length of ribbon cable to the FDC1 on the board, the two connectors on the other end to the floppy disk drives connector. Generally you need only one floppy disk drive in your system.
2.6.2 Serial ATA Connectors Each SATA connector serves as one single channel to connect one SATA device by a thin SATA cable. For more information on how to configure the function mode for SATA, please refer to the item “On-Chip SATA Controller” in the BIOS menu of “On-Chip IDE Device”. To connect SATA device: 1. Attach either end of the signal cable to the SATA connector on motherboard. Attach the other end to SATA device. 2.
2.6.3 Additional USB 2.0 Port Headers Each header supports 2x additional USB 2.0 ports by connecting bracket or cable to the rear I/O panel or the front-mounted USB ports of your chassis. Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 Data0 - 4 Data1 - 5 Data0 + 6 Data1 + 7 Ground 8 Ground 10 NC ※ Make sure the connecting cable bears the same pin assignment. 2.6.
2.6.5 Internal Audio Connectors This connector connects to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card. 2.6.6 Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the front panel connection for HD (High Definition) Audio, yet for AC’97 Audio CODEC connection, you must carefully check the pin assignment before connecting from the front panel module. An incorrect connection may cause malfunction or even damage the motherboard.
Driver Configuration for AC’97 audio connection: The audio driver is originally configured to support HD Audio. For AC’97 audio connection, you may: 1. Right-click the “Realtek HD Audio in system tray. Manager” icon Hardware Setup 2. Click “Audio I/O” tab, and then click “Connector Settings”. 3. Click “Disabled front panel jack detection”, and then click “OK” to confirm.
2.6.7 PCI Express X1 Add-on Slot This slot provides the connection of add-on cards that comply with PCI Express specifications. 2.6.8 PCI Add-on Slots These slots provide the connection of add-on cards that comply with PCI specifications.
2.7 Onboard Status Display 2.7.1 Power Source Indicators These indicators work as a reminding device to display the power status of this motherboard with power source connected. 5VSB: This LED lights up when the power supply is connected with power source. • VCC: This LED lights up when the system power is on.
2.8 Connecting Rear I/O Devices The rear I/O part of this motherboard provides the following I/O ports: • VGA1: Connects to monitor input. • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • HDMI1: Connects to multimedia devices of HDMI protocol. Connect your HDMI device from this connector only with an HDMI-to-HDMI cable. DO NOT connect with an HDMI-to-DVI cable.
3. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between processor and peripherals. Use the BIOS Setup program only when installing motherboard, reconfiguring system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This chapter explains the Setup Utility of BIOS utility.
3.1 Standard CMOS Features Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE IDE Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 Master Slave Master Slave Master Slave Master Slave Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory :Move Enter:Select F5: Previous Values Tue.
IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 2 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave, IDE Channel 4 Master/Slave Click key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Channel 1 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press Enter IDE Channel 1 Master Access Mode Auto Auto Capacity 0 MB Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector 0 0 0 0 0 +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults ※ The items “IDE Channel 3 Master/Slave” and “ID
Cylinder This item configures the numbers of cylinders. Head This item configures the numbers of read/write heads. Precomp This item displays the number of cylinders at which to change the write timing. Landing Zone This item displays the number of cylinders specified as the landing zone for the read/write heads. Sector This item configures the numbers of sectors per track.
Total Memory This item displays the total memory available in the system.
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C1E Function This item appears only for certain processors with the C1E (Enhanced Halt State) Function. When set to [Enabled], the processor will further reduce the total power consumption. Execute Disable Bit This item appears only for certain processors with the Execute Disable Bit (XD bit) feature. When set to [Enabled], this item allows the processor to prevent data pages from being used by malicious software to execute code and provide memory protection.
※ Don’t forget your password. If you forget the password, you will have to open the computer case and clear all information in the CMOS before you can start up the system. But by doing this, you will have to reset all previously set options. MPS Version Ctrl For OS This item specifies which version of MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) this motherboard will use. Leave this item to its default setting.
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PCI Express Root Port Func Click key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCI Express Root Port Func PCI Express Slot 1 PCIe Compliancy Mode :Move Enter:Select F5: Previous Values Auto v1.0a Item Help +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults PCI Express Slot 1 This option enables or disables the PCI Express port function. PCIe Compliancy Mode This item selects the mode for PCI Express add-on card.
An unmatched configuration will cause the display device abnormal. For example, an HDMI digital device connected to “HDMI Port” under the [DVI] selection will have no sound on the digital display, whereas a non-HDMI monitor connected to “HDMI Port” under the [Normal] selection will cause the screen flickering. Select the correct one for your display device. Frame Buffer Size This item selects the size of memory pre-allocated for frame buffer.
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IDE Bus Master This option enables or disables the IDE bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. On-Chip IDE-1 Controller This item selects whether to enable or disable the IDE-1 controller. On-Chip SATA Mode This item determines the mode for on-chip Serial ATA. [IDE]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as IDE mode. [RAID]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as RAID mode. [AHCI]: The on-chip Serial ATA served as AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) mode for advanced performance and usability.
※ The option [Enhanced Mode] does not support the Windows 98/ME operating system. - PATA IDE Mode This item determines the function mode for “IDE1”connector. [IDE-1]: “IDE1” connector served as [Primary Master] and [Primary Slave] channel. The remaining “SATA1” and “SATA2” connectors are disabled. [IDE-2]: “IDE1” connector served as [Secondary Master] and [Secondary Slave] channel. “SATA1” and “SATA2” connector served as [Primary Master] and [Primary Slave] channel.
- USB 2.0 Controller This option enables or disables the USB 2.0 controller. - USB Keyboard Support via Select [BIOS] (the default setting) for the legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support USB keyboard. - USB Mouse Support via Select [BIOS] (the default setting) for the legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support USB mouse. On-Chip Audio Controller This option enables or disables the audio controller.
Onboard PCI Device Click key to enter its submenu: Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard PCI Device IEEE 1394 Controller Network Controller - Invoke Boot Agent :Move Enter:Select F5: Previous Values Enabled Enabled Disabled Item Help +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults IEEE 1394 Controller This option enables or disables the IEEE 1394 controller. Network Controller This option enables or disables the LAN controller.
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Wake Up by Wake# of PCIe When set to [Enabled], access through the add-on PCI Express card can remotely wake up the system that was in Soft-Off condition. The PCI Express card must support the wake up function. Wake Up by Onboard LAN When set to [Enabled], access through the onboard LAN port can remotely wake up the system that was in Soft-Off condition. Wake Up by Onboard 1394 When set to [Enabled], access through the onboard IEEE 1394 device can remotely wake up the system that was in Soft-Off condition.
※ The mouse wake up function can only be used with the PS/2 mouse, not with the COM port or USB type. Some PS/2 mice cannot wake up the system because of compatible problems. If the specs of your keyboard are too old, it may fail to power on. - KB Power On Password This item sets the password required in order to power on your computer. ※ Do not forget your password, or you will have to clear the CMOS and reset all parameters in order to utilize this function again.
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- IRQ Resources Click key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved].
3.7 PC Health Status Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status ► ABIT FanEQ Control Press Enter Item Help FAN Fail Alarm Selectable Disabled Shutdown When FAN Fail Disabled CPU Shutdown Temperature Disabled CPU Warning Temperature 85°C/ 185°F CPU Temperature 35°C/ 95°F System Temperature 32°C/ 89°F PWM Temperature 35°C/ 95°F CPU FAN Speed 3245 RPM SYS FAN Speed 4218 RPM AUX1 FAN Speed 0 RPM AUX2 FAN Speed 0 RPM CPU Core Voltage 1.25V DDR2 Voltage 1.88V DDR2 VTT Voltage 0.93V PCIe Voltage 1.
CPU FanEQ Control This item allows you to control the CPUFAN speed. When set to [Enabled], the following items become selectable. - FanEQ Target Temp. This item sets the temperature mark for the “CPU FanEQ” function to take effect. - FanEQ Temp. Tolerance This item sets the temperature tolerance range for the item “FanEQ Target Temp.”. - FanEQ Start Control This item sets the speed ratio for the 3-pin CPU fan assembly connected at “CPUFAN1” fan power connector to start running.
Back to PC Health Status Setup Menu FAN Fail Alarm Selectable This item selects the fan that will be monitored for malfunction. Shutdown When FAN Fail When set to [Enabled], the system will be shut down if the CPU fan is not running. CPU Shutdown Temperature This item sets the temperature that will shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheats. CPU Warning Temperature This item selects the CPU’s warning temperature limit.
4. Driver & Utility CD The “Driver & Utility CD” that came packed with this motherboard contains drivers, utilities and software applications required for its basic and advanced features. Place the “Driver & Utility CD” into the CD-ROM drive in your system. The following installation auto-run screen appears. If not, browse the root directory of the CD-ROM via the File Manager, and double click the “AUTORUN” file. [Drivers]: Click to enter the driver installation menu.
4.1 Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility This utility installs Windows [INF] files to the target system. These files outline to the operating system how to configure the Intel chipset components in order to ensure all the features function properly. To install this utility: 1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. 2. Click the [Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility] item. The installation screen appears: 3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation.
4.2 Intel Matrix Storage Technology Driver This driver provides functionality for the on-chip SATA Controller. ※ This driver installation is necessary for connectors SATA1~SATA2 only when after having enabled the RAID function in the BIOS setup menu. The path to enable the RAID function in the BIOS setup menu is: Integrated Peripherals OnChip IDE Device SATA Mode Select “RAID”. To install this driver: Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. 2.
4.3 Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver This driver provides functionality for the on-chip Graphics Controller. To install this driver: 1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. 2. Click the [Intel Graphics Media Accelerator Driver] item. The installation screen appears: 3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 4. Restart the system for the driver to take effect.
4.3.1 Tips on HDMI application 1. Connects to your HDMI device from the connector “HDMI1” only with an HDMI-to-HDMI cable. DO NOT connect with an HDMI-to-DVI cable. 2. Connect your HDMI digital device to port “HDMI1” located at the rear I/O panel of this motherboard. 3. Select the type of display device. For “HDMI” connection, you will have to configure the BIOS parameter: (1) Enter the BIOS Setup Menu: “Advanced Chipset Features” “HDMI Port Display”.
(2) If it does, uncheck the item “Hide modes that this monitor cannot display” in the “Monitor settings” via the path: [Control Panel] [Display Properties] [Settings] [Advanced] [Monitor]. (3) Now you can raise the screen resolution from the [Display Properties] to the one of your HDMI digital device.
6. Also, please remember that you will have to re-configure the “Display Device” every time after disconnecting HDMI cable. For example: If you pull out the HDMI cable from the HDMI port, no matter when the system power is on or off, and then plug it back in the same HDMI port, you must enter Hot Keys + + simultaneously to regain the video output for digital display. The “Hot Keys” combinations for video output selections are: (1) + + for enabling monitor.
4.4 Realtek Audio Driver This driver provides functionality for the onboard High Definition Audio Codec. To install this driver: 1. Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. 2. Click the [Audio Driver] item. The installation screen appears: 3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 4. Restart the system for the driver to take effect.
4.5 Intel PRO Network Connections Driver This driver provides functionality for the onboard Intel Gigabit Network Controller. To install this driver: Click on the [Drivers] tab in the installation menu screen. 2. Click the [LAN Driver] item. The installation screen appears: 3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 4. Restart the system for the driver to take effect. Driver & Utility CD 1. 4.6 USB 2.
4.7 Intel SATA Driver Disk Maker This procedure is necessary if you want to install operating system to a RAID configuration connected among “SATA1~SATA2” connectors: 1. Prepare a 3.5” floppy disk drive and connect it to “FDC1” connector on this motherboard. 2. Start install operating system. 3. Insert this driver disk into floppy disk drive when the screen instruction prompts you to install a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 4.
4.8 ABIT EQ (The Hardware Doctor Utility) ABIT EQ is a self-diagnostic system for PC based on motherboards designed and manufactured by ABIT Computer Corporation. It will protect PC Hardware by monitoring critical items of Power Supply Voltage, CPU & System Fans Speed, and CPU & System Temperature. To install this utility: Click on the [ABIT Utility] tab in the installation menu screen. 2. Click the [ABIT EQ] item. The installation screen appears: 3.
5. Execute the ABIT EQ by entering the Windows Menu [Start] [All Programs] [ABIT] [ABIT EQ]. 6. ABIT EQ shows you the status of Voltage, Fan Speed, and Temperature readings as well.
4.9 FlashMenu (BIOS Update Utility) ABIT FlashMenu is the most stable Windows-based BIOS flash available. No more worries from crashing. With one click of BIOS updating, ABIT users can flash their BIOS more easily and in less time. To install this utility: Click on the [ABIT Utility] tab in the installation menu screen. 2. Click the [FlashMenu] item under the [ABIT Utility] tab. The following screen appears: 3. Follow the prompts on the screen to complete installation. 4.
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5. Appendix 5.1 Troubleshooting (How to Get Technical Support?) 5.1.1 Q & A Q: Do I need to clear the CMOS before I use a new motherboard to assemble my new computer system? A: Yes, we highly recommend that you clear the CMOS before installing a new motherboard. Please move the CMOS jumper from its default 1-2 position to 2-3 for a few seconds, and then back. When you boot up your system for the first time, follow the instructions in the user's manual to load the optimized defaults.
Step 3.The same procedure as Step 2, but while discharging the CMOS data, pull out the ATX power connectors from motherboard and remove the button battery during CMOS discharge. Q: How to get a quick response for my request on technical support? A: Please carry out a simple troubleshooting before sending “Technical Support Form”: System boot-up fails after the system had been assembled: Check the motherboard’s supporting specifications first to see if all the key components attached in your system can meet.
• CPU: Type in the brand name and the speed (MHz) of your CPU. (Illustrate the over-clocking status if you had done so.) Example: Intel 650 3.4GHz (OC FSB=220MHz) • Memory brand: Type in the brand and model name of your memory module. Example: Memory brand: Kingston (KVR533D2N4/1G) • Memory size: Type in the size of your memory module. Example: 512M* 4PCS • Memory configuration: Type in the memory configuration in BIOS setting. Example: Memory Timing: 2.
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