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
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Now install the video display driver for the onboard dis-
play by clicking on the Graphic Driver items and follow-
ing the installation program’s instructions.
Review the Lan Driver Installation Guide for the OS you
have installed by clicking on it and then install the ap-
propriate LAN driver for the OS you are using.
The Adobe Acrobat reader install program will run when
you try to view the LAN Driver Installation Guide if you
have not already installed it. Install the program and then
repeat the procedure to read the guide information.
If you will use Windows 2000 or Windows XP, install the
supplied USB 2.0 driver. Other versions of Windows and
other operating systems are not supported. Under them,
the USB ports will function as USB 1.1 ports.
If you have installed either a Smart Card Reader or a
Memory Stick/Secure Digital card reader, or have installed
the optional Smart Panel, install the Smart I/O Device
Driver. Click on the item and follow the installation
program’s instructions.
The Make Driver Utility
The “Make Driver” utility makes driver floppy disks.
You can use this utiltiy to make a Windows driver disk
for the onboard Realtek LAN chip.
Make Driver Utility:
You can use this utility to
make a driver disk for the
onboard Realtek LAN. Se-
lect the listed item and
follow the onscreen in-
structions.
USB 2.0 Support:
The supplied USB 2.0
driver is for use with Win-
dows 2000 and Windows
XP. The driver does not
support other versions of
Windows.