Alioth GE Alioth PE USER'S MANUAL M/B For Socket 478 Pentium 4 Processor NO. G03-845GEMAX1A Release date: October 2002 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 ..............................................................................................................ii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF Alioth GE/ Alioth PE MOTHERBOARD 1-1 FEATURE OF MOTHERBOARD..................
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Chapter 1 Introduction of Alioth GE/ Alioth PE Motherboard 1-1 Feature of motherboard The Alioth GE/ Alioth PE motherboard is design for use Intel Pentium 4 Processor in 478 Pin Package/Northwood Processor with the Intel 845GE/845PE Chipset delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. Which utilize the Socket 478 design and the memory size expandable to 2.0GB.
Spec Design Chipset Description ∗ ∗ ∗ CPU Socket (mPGA478B Socket) Memory Socket Expansion Slot & Headers ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Integrate IDE ∗ ∗ Serial-ATA IDE ∗ 1394 Port ∗ LAN On Board Audio BIOS Multi I/O ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5x24.
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 2.
LAN GAME/MIDI PORT PRINT PS/2 MOUSE PS/2 Keyboard USB MIC LINE-IN COM1 VGA/COM2A (Option) LINE-OUT VGA (for Alioth GE) COM2A (for Alioth PE) ATX 12V Power Conn. K/B Power ON Jumper (JP1) CPU Socket PS2 KB/Mouse Port CPU FAN USB Port /LAN Connector ATX Power Conn. PC99 Back Panel ATX P9 Power Conn. DDR DIMM X3 Intel 845GE/845PE Chip CD Audio COM2 Connector (for Alioth GE) RTL8100 PCI LAN Chip ATA 100 IDE Conn. AGP 4X 1.5V Slot Intel 82801DB Chip Front Panel Audio SFAN1 ATA 133 IDE Conn.
JP3 JP6 JP1 CPU Frequency Select CMOS RAM Clear Keyboard Power On Enable/Disabled 3-pin Block 3-pin Block 3-pin Block P.6 P.6 P.7 Description 20-pin Block 4-pin Block 6-pin Block 6-pin Female Page P.11 P.12 P.12 P.12 4-pin Connector RJ-45 Connector 25-pin Female 3 phone jack + 15-pin Connector 15-pin Female Connector P.12 P.12 P.13 P.13 9-pin Connector 9-pin Connector 34-pin Block 40-pin Block P.13 P.13 P.13 P.14 7-pin Block P.
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. Forget password 3. After over clocking system boot fail 1 3 1 JP6 3 JP6 1-2 closed Normal (Default) 2-3 closed Clear CMOS CMOS RAM Clear Setting (3) Keyboard Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP1 When setting Enabled you can using keyboard by key in password to power on system.
LAN (interface) - Local Area Network - the interface to your local area network. BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) - the program logic used to boot up a computer and establish the relationship between the various components. Driver - software, which defines the characteristics of a device for use by another device or other software.
This motherboard provides three 184-pin DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM) sites for memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 64MB to maximum memory size of 2.0GB DDR SDRAM. Valid Memory Configurations Bank 184-Pin DIMM Bank 0, 1 (DDR1) Bank 2, 3 (DDR2) Bank 3, 2 (DDR3) Total DDR200/DDR266/DDR333 DDR SDRAM Module DDR200/DDR266/DDR333 DDR SDRAM Module DDR200/DDR266/DDR333 DDR SDRAM Module System Memory (Max. 2.0GB) Total Memory X1 64MB∼1.0GB X1 64MB∼1.0GB X1 64MB∼1.0GB 2 64MB∼2.
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers. 2. Remove your computer’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use. 3. Align the card’s connectors and press firmly. 4. Secure the card on the slot with the screen you remove above. 5. Replace the computer system’s cover. 6. Set up the BIOS if necessary. 7. Install the necessary software driver for your expansion card.
IMPORTANT! If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support “Shared IRQ” or that the cards don’t need IRQ assignments. Conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or cards inoperable. 2-5-4 AGP Slot This motherboard provides an AGP Slot, only support the 1.5V 4X AGP VGA card. Do not use AGP 2X card (3.3V) in this motherboard. It will burn and damage the motherboard due to Intel® 845 chipset can not support AGP 2X (3.3V).
Pin 1 PIN ROW2 ROW1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3.3V -12V GND Soft Power On GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V 3.3V 3.3V GND 5V GND 5V GND Power OK +5V (for Soft Logic) +12V (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.
(7) Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female): PARALLEL Parallel Port connector is a 25-pin D-Subminiature Receptacle connector. The On-board Parallel Port can be disabled through the BIOS SETUP. Please refer to Chapter 3 “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP” section for more detail information. (8) Audio and Game Connector : GAME This Connector are 3 phone Jack for LINE-OUT, LINE-IN, MIC and a 15-pin D-Subminiature Receptacle Connector for joystick/MIDI Device.
IDE1 Pin 1 Primary IDE Connector (13) Secondary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE2 This connector connects to the next set of Master and Slave hard disks. Follow the same procedure described for the primary IDE connector. You may also configure two hard disks to be both Masters using one ribbon cable on the primary IDE connector and another ribbon cable on the secondary IDE connector. IDE2 Pin 1 Secondary IDE Connector • • Two hard disks can be connected to each connector.
(15) Serial-ATA Port connector: SATA1/SATA2 This connector support the provided serial ATA IDE hard disk cable to connecting the motherboard and serial ATA hard disk.
TPAGND TPBVCC GND 1394 Port Headers (9-pin): 1394A, 1394B TPAGND TPBVCC GND (4) 1394A 1394B GND TPB+ VCC TPA+ GND TPB+ VCC Pin 1 TPA+ Pin 1 1394 Port Headers (6) (7) (8) FP VCC5 ACPILED PWRBTN GND ACPILED (9) IDE Activity LED: IDE LED This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case. 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.
5VSB GND WOL WOL 1 3 Wake-On-LAN Headers (11) FAN Speed Headers (3-pin) : SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2, CPUFAN These connectors support cooling fans of 350mA (4.2 Watts) or less, depending on the fan manufacturer, the wire and plug may be different. The red wire should be positive, while the black should be ground. Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of connector.
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.
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. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Memory Hole At 15M-16M You can reserve this area of system memory for ISA adapter ROM. When this area is reserved, it cannot be cached. The user information of peripherals that need to use this area of system memory usually discusses their memory requirements.
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software Integrated Peripherals > Onboard IDE Function > Onboard Device Function > Onboard Super IO Function USB2.
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.
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software Onboard Super IO Function Onboard FDD Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 UART2 Mode Select RxD, TxD Active IR Transmission Delay IR Duplex Mode IR Pins Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Mode EPP Mode Select ECP Mode Use DMA Enabled 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Normal Hi, Lo Enabled Half IRRX/IRTX 378/IRQ7 SPP EPP1.
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.
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. Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm You can choose what hour, minute and second the system will boot up.
Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system can not boot. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Resource Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows95/98.
CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature CPU Warning Temperature Show PC Health in Post Current System Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current CPUFAN Speed Current SYSFAN Speed Current SYSFAN2 Speed Vcore Vcc1.5 Vcc3.3 + 5V +12V -12V - 5V VBAT(V) 5VSB(V) Disabled Disabled Enabled 25°C 38°C 5000 rpm 5000 rpm 5000 rpm 1.71V 1.51V 3.31V 4.98V 12.22V -12.36V -4.99V 3.21V 5.
Spread Spectrum This item allows you to set the CPU Host/PCI clock and Spread Spectrum. The settings are: Enabled, Disabled. Host/PCI Clock at Next Boot This item allows you to select CPU frequency step by step increasing. The choice are: 100MHz∼200MHz DRAM Clock at Next Boot is This item allows you select the DRAM Clock same as Host clock, or can add 33MHz when 100MHz/133MHz. The setting are 100MHz, 133MHz, 166MHz. PCI Clock Ratio This item allows you to set PCI Clock Ratio.
setup menus. When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. ENTER PASSWORD: Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press . The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . You may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password.
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. MAGIC INSTALL Supports WINDOWS 98SE/ME/NT4.0/2000/XP Insert CD into your CD-ROM drive and the MAGIC INSTALL Menu should appear as below. If the menu does not appear, double-click MY COMPUTER / double-click CD-ROM drive or click START / click RUN / type X:\SETUP.EXE (assuming X is your CD-ROM drive).
1. Click INF in the MAGIC INSTALL MENU 2. Click NEXT when Chipset Software Install Utility appears 3. This chart shows motherboards supported by the driver click Yes 4. Select if you want computer re-started click Finish NOTE: MAGIC INSTALL will auto detect file path X:\INTEL845\INF\SETUP.EXE This driver supports WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000/XP (NT4.0 do not require) 4-2 VGA install Intel 845G VGA Driver (Only for Alioth GE) 1. Click VGA when MAGIC INSTALL MENU 2.
3. Click YES, This is Announce CopyRight 4-3 SOUND 4. If You Want Re-start Computer , Click FINISH Install CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL MENU appears 2. Click Install Device Driver and Applications 3. Choose Setup Language and Click OK 4. Click Next when copyright Issue appears, click Next or choose BROWSE to change the path for the file to be store 5. Enter Program folders name or click Next 6.
7. Select 2/4/5.1 Channel speaker output and Click EXIT 8. Click YES and restart computer 9. C-Media Audio Rack Play table 10. Select Start\Program\PCI Audio Application\ Multi-Channel Audio Demo, Test 6CH Speaker position 11. Select C-Media Mixer\Advanced\Speakers , this is C-Media Audio speaker Configuration setting . (S/PDIF only support 2 CH speaker output) 12. Enable USING Xear 3D, you can select 4/6 Speakers Xear Function 13. Select C-Media Mixer\Advanced\volume, this 14.
4-4 LAN Install RTL8100 LAN Controller Driver The path of the file: for WINDOWS 98SE is X:\RTLLAN\WIN98 for WINDOWS 98ME is X:\RTLLAN\WINME for WINDOWS NT4.0 is X:\RTLLAN\WINNT4 for WINDOWS 2000 is X:\RTLLAN\WIN2000 for WINDOWS XP is X:\RTLLAN\WINXP WINDOWS 98SE/98ME/2000/XP Setup 1. Click LAN when Magic Install Menu appears 2. Click NEXT when Realtak InstallShied Wizard appears 3.
3. Click Yes to Restart your computer after Driver Install Finish The path of the file: For Windows 9X is X:\SATA375\WIN98-ME (including Win95/98/ME) For Windows NT4.0 is X:\SATA375\NT4 For Windows 2000 is X:\SATA375\WIN2000 For Windows XP is X:\SATA375\WINXP When you use Serial ATA install Window NT4.0/2000/XP OS, Please insert Serial ATA DISK from A:\ , and Press F6 key install driver firest 4-6 PC-HEALTH Intel 845 PC-Health Monitor The path of the file is X:\INTEL845\HW30\SETUP.
4-6-1 How To Utilize PC-HEALTH 1. Click Program → Winbond Hardware Doctor 2. After executing Winbond Hardware Doctor it supports system voltage, Fan speed and → Hardware Doctor the Winbond Hardware CPU/SYSTEM Temperature. Because this is Doctor will appears a On-time Monitoring program therefore the You can remove the Utility in Control Panel value will change after it detected, if the value → Add/Remove Program icon is over default setting the system will have warning picture and beeps.
3. After finish Setup you will have a Magic BIOS icon in your screen 4. Double click the Magic BIOS icon you will have this picture, choose from internet you can upgrade BIOS On-line 5. When On-line update BIOS the program will auto-check your BIOS version 6. Click Next if you need update BIOS, after upgrade BIOS, the system will clear CMOS and automatically restart 7. Click Yes if you want to update the BIOS otherwise choose No to exit 8. 9.
4-8 IAA Install Application Accelerator Software The Intel Application Accelerator is designed to improve performance of the storage sub-system and overall system performance. This software delivers improved performance through several ingredient technologies (components). Certain components will be available only on Pentium 4 processor-based systems running Microsoft* windows* 2000 Professional.
5. Click INSTALL, Start to install the software 6. Setup Complete and click FINISH 7. After PC-CILLIN 2002 complete, Please register your information and get LICENSE KEY from TREND MICRO web site, enter your license key and click FINISH finish register process, we recommend select update item ro download newest engine code and virus code Note : 8. Please install ACROBAT READER, Before you read PC-CILLIN 2002 User Manual, the path at X:\acrobat\ar500eng.exe 4-10 HOW TO INSTALL USB 2.
Windows 2000/XP USB 2.O Driver installation Windows 2000 Mothed1 Start Windows2000 OS and Internet Connect, Select "Windows Update", Select Driver Update, Install Windows2000 USB2.
