Computer Hardware User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- 1: Introduction
- Manual Structure
- Manual Features
- If The Motherboard Is Already Installed
- If You Need To Install This Motherboard
- Critical Topics
- Packing List
- Pre-Use Checklist
- 2: Key Features & Components
- Motherboard Layout
- Key Features & Components
- Intel 845G/GL Chipsets
- Winbond Super I/O
- CPU Socket
- System Memory Sockets
- The AGP Slot
- PCI Expansion Slots
- Drive Connectors
- IDE Drive Connectors
- Floppy Disk Drive Connector
- Other Internal Connectors
- ATX Power Connectors
- CPU & System Fan Connectors JCFAN1, JSFAN1, JSFAN2
- CD-In & AUX Audio Connectors JCDIN1 & JAUX1
- Onboard USB Port Connector JUSB1 & Connector JUSB3
- IR Connector JP1
- 6-Channel Audio Option Connector J1
- Smartcard Reader Connector U23
- Memory Stick/Secure Digital Reader Connector JP2
- Smart Panel Audio Connector JAUDIO1
- Front Panel Connector JPANEL1
- Battery Housing
- External I/O Ports
- PS/2 Ports
- Parallel Port
- Serial (COM) Ports
- VGA Port
- USB Ports
- LAN Port
- Audio Jacks & Connectors
- Jumpers
- JCMOS1 Clear CMOS
- JDIMMVOLT1 DDR Voltage
- JUSBV1 USB Standby Voltage
- JPSKMV1 PS/2 Standby Voltage
- Software Features
- Using the Power Installer Disc
- Driver Software
- Utility Software
- 3: Motherboard Configuration
- The Default Configuration
- Hardware Configuration: Jumper Settings
- Jumper JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Memory
- Jumper JDIMMVOLT1: DDR Memory Voltage
- Jumper JUSBV1: USB Standby Voltage
- Jumper JPSKMV1: PS/2 Standby Voltage
- Firmware Configuration: The CMOS Setup Utility
- Using the CMOS Setup Utility
- Reconfiguring the Motherboard
- Hardware Reconfiguration
- Firmware Reconfiguration
- 4: Installing the Motherboard
- Pre-installation Preparation
- Installing A CPU
- Processor Selection
- Installing The Processor
- Installing the Heatsink
- Installing System Memory
- Memory Specifications
- Memory Configuration Options
- Installing Memory Modules
- System Memory Recognition
- Installing the Motherboard in a System Housing
- Motherboard Installation Procedure
- Connecting Front Panel Components
- Completing System Configuration
- 5: System Configuration
- Installing or Connecting Internal Peripherals
- Installing an AGP Card
- AGP Configuration
- Display Drivers
- Connecting Internal Devices
- Connecting IDE Devices
- Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive
- Connecting a Smartcard or MS/SD Reader
- Connecting External System Peripherals
- Connecting a Display Monitor
- Connecting a Keyboard & Mouse
- Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility
- The CMOS Setup Utility User Interface
- Running the CMOS Setup Utility
- CMOS Setup Utility Program Sections
- Standard CMOS Features
- Advanced Boot Options
- Advanced Chipset Features
- Integrated Peripherals
- Power Management Setup
- PnP/PCI Configurations
- PC Health Status
- Frequency/Voltage Setting
- Load Fail-Safe Defaults
- Load Optimized Defaults
- Set Supervisor/User Password
- Save & Exit Setup
- Exit Without Saving
- Installing an OS & Support Software
- Installing an Operating System
- Installing the Support Software
- Installing Windows Drivers
- The Make Driver Utility
- Making a Linux Support Disk
- Installing the Utility Software
- 6: Using the Motherboard
- Using System Features
- Front Panel System Controls & Indicators
- System Controls
- Indicator LEDs
- Additional System Features
- Installing & Configuring An IR Port
- Performance Optimization
- System Memory
- Disk Subsystems
- Processor Upgrades & Adjustments
- Troubleshooting
- Hardware Problems
- General Hardware Troubleshooting
- Hardware Configuration Problems
- Plug and Play Problems
- Replacing the System Configuration Record
- Loading Optimized Defaults
- 7: Technical Specifications
5: System Configuration
User’s Manual
5•3
Connecting Internal Devices
To assemble a complete system capable of completing
the installation of this motherboard you will need to in-
stall and connect the following internal devices:
• Hard Disk Drive
• CD-ROM or other optical drive
• Floppy disk drive
The floppy disk drive is not strictly necessary, but is a
standard system component and is needed if you will
create driver floppy disks from the Power Installer 2.
We assume here, in the absence of an alternative drive
controller that any hard disk or optical drives will be IDE
devices connected to the motherboard’s IDE channels.
Connecting IDE Devices
This motherboard supports two IDE channels, Primary
and Secondary. It has two IDE device connectors onboard
which support IDE devices running in any data transfer
mode up to ATA-100. Each IDE connector supports two
drives, a Master and a Slave. The drives connect to the
motherboard with an IDE ribbon cable. IDE cables have
three connectors on them, one that plugs into a drive
connector on the board and the other two that connect to
IDE devices. The connector at the end of the cable is for
the Master drive. The connector in the middle of the cable
is for the Slave drive.
There are three types of IDE ribbon cable, supporting
transfer modes up through ATA-33, ATA-66 or ATA-100.
You must use a cable that supports the transfer mode of
the fastest device connected to it. For example, if both an
ATA-66 mode and an ATA-100 mode device are connected
to the same cable, the cable must support ATA-100 mode
to achieve maximum performance.
To install an IDE drive, connect the drive to one of the
drive connectors on a suitable ribbon cable. Plug the board
end of the cable into one of the IDE connectors on the
motherboard.