Chapter 2 Hardware Installation This chapter gives you a step-by-step procedure on how to install your system. Follow each section accordingly. 2.1 ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a system component. 1. Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it. 2.
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Hardware Installation 2.3 Setting the Jumper Set a jumper as follows: • • To open a jumper, remove the jumper cap. To close a jumper, insert the plastic jumper cap over two pins of a jumper. The conventions in the figure are used to represent the proper jumper settings.
Hardware Installation 2.4 Installing a Microprocessor The motherboard comes with a zero-insertion force (ZIF) microprocessor socket that allows you to install a CPU without using any tool. Follow these steps to install a CPU into a ZIF-type CPU socket: Make sure that the system power is OFF before installing a component. 1. Locate the CPU socket on the system board and pull up the socket lever. Hole 1 2. Gently insert the CPU. Make sure that pin 1 of the CPU aligns with hole 1 of the socket.
Hardware Installation 4. Attach the heatsink and fan to the CPU. 5. Plug the fan cable to the two-pin fan connector onboard. The fan connector is marked CN5 on the system board.
Hardware Installation 6. 2-6 Set jumpers JP2, JP3, JP4, JP5, and JP8 according to the CPU type and frequency in use.
Hardware Installation 7. If you are using a CPU that supports a different core voltage rating, reset jumper JP3. Refer to the figure for the correct jumper settings. Voltage JP3 3.52V 3.43V 2.9V 2.8V 2.7V 2.
Hardware Installation 2.5 Upgrading the Microprocessor To upgrade a CPU: 1. Turn off the system power and remove the housing cover. 2. Locate the CPU socket on the system board. 3. Pull up the socket lever. 4. Remove the installed CPU, if any. 5. Install the upgrade CPU. Refer to section 2.4 for instructions on how to install a CPU.
Hardware Installation 2.6 Configuring the System Memory The system board has four 72-pin SIMM sockets that allow you to expand the system memory to 512 MB. The SIMM sockets accept single-density and double-density SIMMs with 60-ns or 70-ns DRAM speed. See the figure in section 2.2 for the location of the SIMM sockets.
Hardware Installation Memory Configurations (continued) SIMM 1 SIMM 2 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB 64 MB 128 MB 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB 64 MB 128 MB 4 MB 8 MB 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB SIMM 3 SIMM 4 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB Total Memory 136 MB 144 MB 160 MB 256 MB 256 MB 264 MB 272 MB 288 MB 320 MB 384 MB 512 MB 2.6.
Hardware Installation Be careful when inserting or removing SIMMs. Forcing a SIMM in or out of a socket can damage the socket or the SIMM (or both). 2. Gently push the SIMM up until the pegs of the socket slip into the holes on the SIMM and the holding clips lock the SIMM into a vertical position. The SIMM should be at a 90° angle when installed. 2.6.2 Removing a SIMM To remove a SIMM: 1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the SIMM outward to release it. 2.
Hardware Installation 2.7 Customizing your Hardware Setup You may customize your hardware setup according to the desired system performance. However, doing so requires resetting of several jumpers. The onboard jumpers are normally set to its default setting. See the figure in section 2.2 for the location of the jumpers on the system board. The following sections tell how to configure the system board to meet the desired performance: 2.7.
Hardware Installation 2.7.3 Selecting the Cache Module Type The onboard cache upgrade socket allows you to upgrade your cache from 256 KB to 512 KB. This cache socket accepts 256-KB cache module with or without Tag RAM. If you install a cache module without Tag, set JP16 to 1-2. If you install a module without Tag, set JP16 to 2-3. JP16 Module without Tag Module with Tag (default) 2.7.
Hardware Installation 2.7.5 Disabling the PS/2 Mouse Function The PS/2 mouse function is normally enabled and occupies IRQ12. To reassign IRQ12 to another function, you need to disable the PS/2 mouse function by opening jumper JP14 and changing the BIOS setup. For detailed information on BIOS, see Chapter 3. JP14 Enabled (default) Disabled 2.7.6 Setting the Keyboard Clock The jumper JP15 enables you to set the keyboard clock. The clock selections are ISA clock and 12 MHz.
Hardware Installation 2.7.7 Clearing the CMOS You need to clear the CMOS if you forget your system password. To do this, shut off the system power and short pins 2-3 of JP9 for a few seconds. Reset the jumper to normal setting by shorting pins 1-2. Enter Setup to specify a new password. JP9 Normal (default) Clear CMOS 2.8 Upgrading the Second-level Cache Observe ESD precautions when installing components.
Hardware Installation 2.9 Installing the System Board Make sure that you have already installed the system board components like the CPU and memory, and have set the appropriate jumpers before you proceed. Follow these steps to install a system board into a housing: 1. Open the system housing. Refer to the housing documentation for steps on how to remove the housing cover. 2. Install the board into the housing and secure it with the screws that come with the housing. 3.
Hardware Installation 2.10 Connecting Peripherals 2.10.1 Power Cable The board comes with two different power connectors marked as CN2 and CN3. The CN2 power connector accepts the PS/2 power supply cables, i.e., two cables with six wires each. When plugging in these cables to the onboard power connector, make sure that all the black wires are in the center. The CN3 power connector accepts an ATX power supply cable. .
Hardware Installation 2.10.2 USB Devices You need a USB bracket to enable your system to support USB device(s). To attach a USB bracket, simply insert the bracket connector to the onboard USB connector marked CN14. See section 1.1 for the location of the USB connector. 2.10.3 Serial Devices (COM1/COM2) To support serial devices, insert the serial port 1 connector cable to the onboard COM 1 connector marked CN1. Secure the port into its appropriate location in the housing frame with the necessary screws.
Hardware Installation 2.10.4 Floppy Drives Connect the floppy drive cable to the floppy drive connector marked CN6 on the system board. See section 2.2 for the location of the connector. Refer to the figure on how to connect the cables. 2.10.5 Printer To connect a printer, plug in the printer cable to the onboard parallel port marked CN8 on the board. Refer to the figure.
Hardware Installation 2.10.6 IDE Devices Primary IDE Connector The primary IDE connector marked CN10 on the system board supports two IDE devices - one IDE hard disk and one additional IDE device. Connect your IDE HDD to the master port of the primary IDE cable. If you have other IDE device to install in your system, connect it to the slave port. HDD 1 Master port HDD 2 Slave port Secondary IDE Connector The secondary IDE connector is marked CN9 on the board. This connector also supports two IDE devices.
Hardware Installation 2.10.7 Front-panel Switches and LEDs HDD LED The HDD LED connector is marked CN13 on the board. To connect the HDD LED, simply plug in the LED cable to this four-pin connector. Multifunction Connector The multifunction connector is a 20pin connector marked CN15 on the board. Attach the green mode LED, keylock, reset switch, break switch, and green mode LED connectors to the corresponding pins as shown in the figure.
Hardware Installation Other housings may have a 12-pin connector. If your housing has this type of connector, connect it to CN15 as shown in the figure. Make sure that the red wire of the connector connects to pin 11. Ground Reset Res-VCC Speaker Break Switch ( Turbo Switch ) Keylock Ground VCC Ground Break Switch The break switch allows you to manually set the system to suspend mode by simply pressing the switch.
Hardware Installation 2.10.8 Mouse PS/2 Mouse To connect a PS/2 mouse, simply plug in the PS/2 mouse cable to the mouse port. See Figure 1-1 for the location of the PS/2 mouse port. Serial Mouse To connect a serial mouse, plug in the serial port cable to the CN1. Insert the serial mouse cable into the appropriate COM port. See section 2.10.3. 2.10.9 Keyboard To connect a PS/2 keyboard, simply plug in the PS/2 mouse cable to the PS/2 keyboard port. See Figure 1-1 for the location of the PS/2 mouse port.
Hardware Installation 2.11 Installing Expansion Boards Before you install any expansion board, make sure that you have secured the system board in the housing. Follow these steps to install an expansion board: 1. Observe the ESD precautions before removing the expansion board from its protective packaging. 2. Locate an empty expansion slot on the system board. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you want to use. Save the cover and screw for future use. 4.
