917PDCP/917PDCG 917GDCP/917GDCG USER'S MANUAL M/B For LGA 775 Pentium 4 Processor NO. G03-917GBA Rev:3.0 Release date: March 2005 Trademark: * Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
TABLE OF CONTENT USER’S NOTICE................................................................................................................................... ii MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION ............................................................................................ ii COOLING SOLUTIONS ......................................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction of 917PDCP/917PDCG/917GDCP/917GDCG Motherboard 1-1 Feature of motherboard The 917PDCP/917PDCG/917GDCP/917GDCG motherboard is design for use Intel Pentium 4 Processor in LGA775(Land Grid Array) Prescott Processor with the Intel 915P/915G Chipset delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. Which utilize the design and the memory size expandable to 2.0GB.
1-2 Specification Spec Design Chipset ∗ ∗ ∗ CPU Socket (LGA 755 Socket) Memory Socket Integrate VGA ( for 917GDCG/ 917GDCP) Expansion Slot & Headers Integrate IDE ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ LAN On Board (Giga LAN only for 917PBAG/917GBAG) LAN On Board (10/100M LAN for 917PBAP/917GBAP) Audio BIOS Multi I/O ∗ ∗ Description ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5x24.
1-3 Performance List The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.) Performance Test Report Intel Pentium 4 Prescott 3.
1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting Line-OUT Line-IN Surrback LAN PRINT PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard COM1 VGA USB2 USB GEN/LFE ATX 12V Power Connector MIC-IN SURROUND CPU Socket PS2 KB/Mouse Port K/B Power ON Jumper (JP1) FINTEK F71872F LPC I/O Chip 4MBit FWH BIOS CPU FAN PC99 Back Panel Floppy Connector Audio Connector DDR2 DIMMx2 SYSFAN1 USB Port Connector DDR DIMMx2 Intel 915G/915P Chip USB Port/LAN Connector ATX Power Connector USB Power ON Jumper (JP2) PCI EXPRESSx16 USB Port (USB3, USB4)
Jumpers Jumper JP4 JP1 JP2/JP3 Name CMOS RAM Clear Keyboard Power On Enable/Disabled USB Power On Enable/Disabled Description 3-pin Block 3-pin Block 3-pin Block Page P.6 P.7 P.7 Name ATX Power Connector ATX 12V Power Connector USB Port Connector LAN Connectors PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connector Parallel Port Connector Audio Line In/Out MIC Connector VGA Display Connector Description 24-pin Block 4-pin Block 4-pin Connector RJ-45 Connector 6-pin Female Page P.22 P.22 P.22 P.22 P.
Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2-1 Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1. Check motherboard jumper setting 2. Install CPU and Fan 3. Install System Memory (DIMM) 4. Install Expansion cards 5. Connect IDE and Floppy cables, Front Panel /Back Panel cable 6. Connect ATX Power cable 7. Power-On and Load Standard Default 8. Reboot 9. Install Operating System 10.
(2) Keyboard/USB Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP1/JP2, JP3 When setting Enabled you can using keyboard by key in password/USB device to power on system.
2-3-2 About Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 CPU This motherboard provides a 775-pin surface mount, LGA775 Land Grid Array socket, referred to as the LGA775 socket supports Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775 Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip Land Grid Array (FC-LGA4) package technology. The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a correct cooling FAN before you turn on your system.
2-3-3 LGA 775 CPU Installation Guide Socket Preparation 1. Opening the socket: Note: Apply pressure to the corner with right hand thumb while opening/closing the load lever, otherwise lever can bounce back like a “mouse trap” and WILL cause bent contacts (when loaded) Socket Load Plate Open i. Disengage Load Lever by depressing down and out on the hook to clear retention tab ii. Rotate Load Lever to fully open position at approximately 135degrees iii.
3. Visually inspect for bent contacts (Recommend at least 1stpass visual inspection) NOTE: Refer to the Handling and Inspection Module for 1stand 2ndpass inspection details. NOTE: Glove images are for illustrative purposes only. Please consult local safety guidelines for specific requirements NOTE: Recommend not to hold the load plate as a lever, instead hold at tab with left hand, removing the PnP cap with right hand 775-land LGA Package Insertion Press to remove Pin 1 Indicator Alignment Key 1.
775-Land Package Removal Chamfer on Land Side Cover (align this with pin 1 mark on 775-land LGA package) Large Retention Tabs (pointing towards user) Hold at corners 1. Open the Load Plate/Lever with both hands: With left hand index finger and thumb to support the load plate edge, engage PnP cap with right hand thumb and peel the cap from LGA775 Socket while pressing on center of PnP cap to assist in removal. 2.
5. Visually inspect socket contact array 1. First Pass Inspection i. Scan socket contact array at varying angles noting the presence of any foreign material ii. If foreign material can’t be blown off by compressed air, or mechanical damage (Mode1 or 4) observed, reject the motherboard for further evaluation or socket replacement. 2. Second Pass Inspection i. Repeat 2 more times to sight down the rows and columns from each of the 4 sides of the socket to ensure all contacts within the array are inspected ii.
Apply Thermal Interface Material NOTE: Thermal Solutions that come with IntelR boxed processor use pre-applied thermal interface material and not grease. 3. Remove Heat Sink (HS) from packaging media 4. Place HS onto the LGA775 Socket • Ensure fan cables are oriented on side closest to fan header • Align Fasteners with MB through-holes 5.
Intel Reference Thermal Solution Disassembly 1. Rotate fastener cap. turn to un-lock 2. Pull up fastener cap to un-seat 12 1. Disconnect fan cable from motherboard header 2. Turn fastener caps (4) counter-clock wise 90degrees to the un-locked position • A flat-bladed screwdriver may be used if required 3. Pull up on fastener caps to unseat 4. Manually remove HS with gentle twist motion. 5. To re-assemble the HS, reset the fastener caps to their original position with the slot perpendicular to the HS.
6 5 IPA Dry 1. Remove the heatsink from the socket 2. Gently push loose thermal interface material (TIM) to center of processor (pictures 2 and 3) 3. Remove pieces with dry cloth (picture 4) 4. Wipe with dry, lint-free cloth to remove most of the material (picture 5) 5. Wet another lint-free cloth with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and wipe to clean remaining material (picture 6) 6. Be careful to remove material from gaps between processor and load plate 7.
1 Dry 2 Replacing Damaged Fasteners • − • − − • To prevent damage, avoid setting the thermal solution with the prongs down Set on heatsink side or with fan down The plastic fasteners on the heatsink can be replaced. Use Shop Intel to order spare fasteners http://www.shop-intel.com To remove a damaged fastener Note: Protective gloves are not required for this procedure − Rotate the black pin counterclockwise until it “snaps”.
Tilt to remove Replacing Fasteners • − − − − To replace the fastener Start with the white prong Note the “keying” notch feature Tilt the prong to insert into the heatsink leg.
2-4 Install Memory This motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) and two 240-pin DDR2 DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) sites for memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 128MB to maximum memory size of 2.0GB DDR SDRAM.
DIMM4 (BANK6+BANK7) DIMM3 (BANK4+BANK5) DIMM2 (BANK2+BANK3) DIMM1 (BANK0+BANK1) Figure 2-4 DIMM1 & DIMM3: Dual Channel 1 for DDR2 DIMM2 & DIMM4: Dual Channel 2 for DDR NOTE! When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention on both sides. 2-5 Expansion Cards WARNING! Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or other system components.
2-5-2 Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must exclusively assign to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use.
2-5-4 PCI Express Slot This motherboard provides one 16-lane PCI Express slot intended for Graphics Attach, and two x1 PCI Express Slot. Fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.0a , support PCI Express VGA card, and other PCI Express device. The x16 PCI Express Slot also supports Advanced Digital Display II Card (ADD2) for digital display and TV-out. 2-6 Connectors, Headers 2-6-1 Connectors (1) Power Connector (24-pin block) : ATXPWR ATX Power Supply connector.
(2) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin block) : ATX12V This is a new defined 4-pins connector that usually comes with ATX Power Supply. The ATX Power Supply which fully support Pentium 4 processor must including this connector for support extra 12V voltage to maintain system power consumption. Without this connector might cause system unstable because the power supply can not provide sufficient current for system.
Line-IN PS/2 Mouse Line-OUT Surrback LAN PRINT VGA PS/2 COM1 Keyboard USB2 USB MIC-IN SURROUND GEN/LFE (11) Floppy drive Connector (34-pin block): FDD This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single plug end to motherboard, connect the two plugs at other end to the floppy drives. FDD Pin 1 Floppy Drive Connector (12) Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1 (Support ATA 100) This connector supports the provided IDE hard disk ribbon cable.
• • Two hard disks can be connected to each connector. The first HDD is referred to as the “Master” and the second HDD is referred to as the “Slave”. For performance issues, we strongly suggest you don’t install a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive on the same IDE channel as a hard disk. Otherwise, the system performance on this channel may drop.
+DATA GND OC VCC -DATA VCC USB4 -DATA +DATA GND OC VCC -DATA Pin 1 +DATA GND -DATA VCC Pin 1 +DATA GND USB3 USB Port Headers IDE Activity LED: IDE LED This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case. (4) Reset switch lead: RESET This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting your computer without having to turn off your power switch.
CPUFAN IN CPUFAN OUT GND +12V CPUFAN SYSFAN1 1 1 4 3 SYSFAN2 3 1 FAN Power Headers (9) IR infrared module Headers (5-pin) : IR This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. GND IRRX IR 2 6 5 NC VCC5 IRTX Pin 1 IR infrared module Headers (10) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CDIN CDIN are the connectors for CD-Audio Input signal.
2-7 Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connection are made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used. 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4. Turn on your peripheral as following order: a. Your monitor. b.
Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.
3-3 The Main Menu Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from fourteen setup functions and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu.
Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are settings for optimal performances system operations. Load Standard Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory settings for the stable performance system operation. Set Supervisor/User Password Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value changes to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.
Time The time format is . Primary Master/Primary Slave Secondary Master/Secondary Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<–> to select Manual, None, Auto type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk drive type is not matched or listed, you can use Manual to define your own drive type manually.
Anti-Virus Protection Allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and alarm beep. Disabled (default) No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.
Typematic Rate Setting Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected. The settings are: Enabled/Disabled. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Sets the number of times a second to repeat a keystroke when you hold the key down. The settings are: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30. Typematic Delay (Msec) Sets the delay time after the key is held down before is begins to repeat the keystroke. The settings are 250, 500, 750, and 1000.
PCIExpress Root Port Function Please refer to section 3-6-1 System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Video RAM Cacheable Select Enabled allows caching of the video BIOS, resulting in better system performance. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
3-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2004 Award Software Integrated Peripherals > Onboard IDE Function > Onboard Device Function > Onboard Super IO Function Init Display First Pwr Status After Pwr Failure Press Enter Press Enter Press Enter PCI Slot Always Off Item Help Menu Level > ↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F1:General Help F7:Standard Defaults Onboard IDE Function Please refer to section 3-7-1 Onb
OnChip IDE Primary/Secondary The integrated peripheral controller contains an IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled to activate each channel separately. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide successively increased performance.
3-7-3 Onboard Super IO Function Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Super IO Function Onboard FDD Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 UART2 Mode Select IR Duplex Mode IR Pins Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Mode ECP Mode Use DMA Enabled 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Normal Half IRRX/IRTX 378/IRQ7 SPP 3 Item Help Menu Level >> ↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F1:General Help F7:Standard Defaults Onboard FDD Controller
3-8 Power Management Setup The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively save energy saving while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use.
Wake-Up by PCI card /Power On by Ring During Disabled, the system will ignore any incoming call from the PCI card/modem. During Enabled, the system will boot up if there’s an incoming call from the PCI card /modem. Wake-Up on RTC Alarm This function is for setting date and time for your computer to boot up. During Disabled, you cannot use this function. During Enabled, choose the Date and Time Alarm: Date(of month) Alarm You can choose which month the system will boot up. Set to 0, to boot every day.
3-9 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default settings.
3-9-1 IRQ Resources Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ Resources IRQ-3 IRQ-4 IRQ-5 IRQ-7 IRQ-9 IRQ-10 IRQ-11 IRQ-12 IRQ-14 IRQ-15 assigned assigned assigned assigned assigned assigned assigned assigned assigned assigned to to to to to to to to to to PCI PCI PCI PCI PCI PCI PCI PCI PCI PCI Device Device Device Device Device Device Device Device Device Device Item Help Menu Level >> ↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F5:Previous Values F6:Optimized Defaults F1:General
3-11 Miscellaneous Control This section is for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control. Phoenix – AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Miscellaneous Control CPU Clock Ratio 8 Auto Detect PCI Clk Enabled Spread Spectrum Disabled ** Current Host/PCI Clock is 133/133Mhz ** Host/PCI Clock at Next Boot 100 ** Current DRAM Clock is 166Mhz ** DRAM Clock at Next Boot By SPD (DDR ) CPU Vcore Select Default VDD1.5V Setting 1.55V VRAM Settings 1.80V VRAM Under Voltage Protect Disabled VDD1.
3-12 Load Standard/Optimized Defaults Load Standard Defaults When you press on this item, you get confirmation dialog box with a message similar to: Load Standard Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.
Chapter 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION Check your package and there is A MAGIC INSTALL CD included. This CD consists of all DRIVERS you need and some free application programs and utility programs. In addition, this CD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which DRIVERS needed so that your system can function properly. We call this auto detect software MAGIC INSTALL.
4-1 INF install Intel 915 chipset system driver 1. Click INF in the MAGIC INSTALL MENU 2. Click NEXT when Chipset Software Install Utility appears 3. This license agreement appear, click Yes, the 4.
4-2 VGA install Intel 915G VGA Driver 1. Click VGA when MAGIC INSTALL MENU 2. Click NEXT When Intel (R) Graphics Media appears Accelerator Driver Software Setup appear 3. Click YES, This is Announce CopyRight 4-3 SOUND 4. If You Want Re-start Computer , Click FINISH install ALC880 AC97 Codec Audio Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL MENU appears 2.
3. Click FINISH and restart your computer 4. Manual Sound Effect Setting 5. Speaker configuration setting 6. SPDIF out setting 4-4 LAN install Realtek RTL8110S Gigabit Ethernet NIC Driver 1. Click LAN when Magic Install Menu appear 2.
4-5 RAID install SIS 180 RAID Driver and Utility 1. Click RAID in MAGIC INSTALL MENU appear 2. 3. When the license agreement windows appear, 4.
4-6 PC-HEALTH install Intel Hardware Doctor Utility 1. Click PC-HEALTH when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click Next when Install shield wizard Window MENU appears appears, Choose destination location and click Next, when the start copy file windows appear, click next 3. Select Finish after setup complete 4. Execute MY GUARD utility, On-time Monitoring your system health NOTE: MAGIC INSTALL will auto detect file path X:\INTEL915\MYGUARD\SETUP.
4-7 PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2004 Anti-virus program 1. Click PC-CILLIN when MAGIC INSTALL MENU appear 2. Click NEXT when the "Trend Micro internet security" installshield wizard windows appear 3. This is license agreement, select "I Accept the terms" and Click NEXT 4. Click NEXT and Enter your Customer Information, Click NEXT or choose Change to change the path for the file to be stored 5. Click INSTALL, Start to install the software 6.
7. After PC-CILLIN 2004 complete, Please register your information and we recommend select update item to download newest engine code and virus code Note : Please install ACROBAT READER, Before you read PC-CILLIN 2004 User Manual, the path at X:\acrobat\adberdr6_enu_full.exe 4-8 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS Before update BIOS users have to “Disable”, “Flash Part Write Protect” item which in “Miscellaneous Control” of BIOS SETUP. Otherwise the system the will not allow you to upgrade BIOS by Award Flash Utility.
