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Motherboard User’s Guide Table of Contents Trademark ................................................................................... I Static Electricity Precautions ............................................................ III Pre-Installation Inspection ................................................................ III Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................ 1 Key Features ..............................................................................
Motherboard User’s Guide Static Electricity Precautions Static electricity could damage components on this motherboard. Take the following precautions while unpacking this motherboard and installing it in a system. 1. Don’t take this motherboard and components out of their original static-proof package until you are ready to install them. 2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible.
Motherboard User’s Guide Notice: 1. Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. Please rest assured that our RD department has already tested and verified these drivers.
Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 1 Introduction This motherboard has a VIA C3 CPU onboard with front-side bus speed up to 133MHz. This motherboard integrates the VIA CLE266 Northbridge and 8235 Southbridge chipsets that support DDR 266MHz, Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 function and remarkably high system performance under all types of system operations It supports built-in USB 2.0 providing higher bandwidth. It implements Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 and is compliant with UHCI 1.1 and EHCI 1.
Motherboard User’s Guide Key Features The key features of this motherboard include: CPU Type • Supports the VIA C3 CPU onboard • Supports 133 MHz Front-Side Bus Chipset There are VIA CLE266 Northbridge and 8235 Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
Chapter 1: Introduction • Universal Serial Bus Controller: USB v2.0 and Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) v1.0 compatible; USB v1.1 and Universal Host Controller Interface (UHCI) v1.1 compatible Memory Support • Two 184-pin DIMM sockets for DDR memory modules • Supports DDR266/200 memory bus • Maximum installed memory is 2GB Expansion Slots • One CNR slot • Two 32-bit PCI slots for PCI 2.
Motherboard User’s Guide • Advanced power management and power saving capabilities. • Stereo Line-in function shared with Surround out. • High quality pseudo-differential analog CD Audio input. • Valuable add-on software technology: Support most industry standards of PC 3D sound and unique karaoke function support featured with microphone echo, key shifting, and vocal cancellation.
Chapter 1: Introduction • PCI multi-function device consists of two UHCI Host Controller cores for full-/low-speed signaling and one EHCI Host Controller core for high-speed signaling • Root hub consists 4 downstream facing ports with integrated physical layer transceivers shared by UHCI and EHCI Host Controller • Support PCI-Bus Power Management Interface Specification release 1.
Motherboard User’s Guide Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items: • • • • • The motherboard The User Guide One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional) One IDE drive ribbon cable The Software support CD Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this motherboard. • The Extended USB module • The CNR v.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation To install this motherboard in a system, please follow these instructions in this chapter: • • • • • • Identify the motherboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly Install this motherboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to connectors/ headers on the motherboard • Install peripheral devices and make the appropriate co
Motherboard User’s Guide Motherboard Components CPU_FAN1 DDR IDE1 IO PORTS J5 USB1 IDE2 ATX1 AUDIO2 PCI 1 CD1 PCI 2 SPK1 JBAT1 FDC1 CNR1 LABEL DDR1/2 IDE1/2 ATX1 USB1 FDC1 PANEL1 SYSTEM_FAN1 JBAT1 SPK1 PCI 1-2 CD1 SYSTEM_FAN1 PANEL1 COMPONENTS Two 184-pin DDR SDRAM sockets Primary/Secondary IDE connectors Standard 20-Pin ATX Power connector Front Panel USB header Floppy Disk Drive connector Front Panel Switch/LED header System Fan connector Clear CMOS jumper Speaker header 32-bit PCI slots Analog
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation LABEL AUDIO2 J5 CPU_FAN1 CNR1 COMPONENTS Front Panel Audio header USB Card Reader header CPU Fan connector Communications Networking Riser slot I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the motherboard. Shared with J5 PS/2 Mouse Optional Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard keyboard.
Motherboard User’s Guide Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two 184-pin 2.5V DIMM sockets (Dual Inline Memory Module) for unbuffered DDR266/ 200 memory modules (Double Data Rate SDRAM), and maximum 2.0GB installed memory. DDR SDRAM is a type of SDRAM that supports data transfers on both edges of each clock cycle (the rising and falling edges), effectively doubling the memory chip’s data throughput. DDR DIMMs can synchronously work with 200 MHz or 266 MHz memory bus, providing 1.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation 2. Align the memory module with the socket. There is a notch on the DIMM socket that you can install the DIMM module in the correct direction. Match the cutout on the DIMM module with the notch on the DIMM socket. 3. Install the DIMM module into the socket and press it firmly down until it is seated correctly. The socket latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM. 4. Install any remaining DIMM modules.
Motherboard User’s Guide Jumper Settings Connecting two pins with a jumper cap is SHORT; removing a jumper cap from these pins, OPEN. 1 JBAT1 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your motherboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from the motherboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Install the Motherboard Install the motherboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a FLEX ATX size motherboard. You can install this motherboard in an ATX case. Make sure your case has an I/O cover plate matching the ports on this motherboard. Install the motherboard in a case. Follow the case manufacturer’s instructions to use the hardware and internal mounting points on the chassis.
Motherboard User’s Guide Here is a list of the PANEL1 pin assignments. Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 HD_LED_P(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP(+) 3 HD_LED_N(-) 4 FP PWR/SLP(-) 5 RESET_SW_N(-) 6 POWER_SW_P(+) 7 RESET_SW_P(+) 8 POWER_SW_N(-) 9 RSVD_DNU 10 KEY Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: 1 J5 USB1 1 AUDIO2 SPK1 1 1 SPK1: Speaker Header Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK1 header on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation AUDIO2: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 AUD_MIC 2 AUD_GND 3 AUD_MIC_BIAS 4 AUD_VCC 5 AUD_FPOUT_R 6 AUD_RET_R 7 HP_ON 8 KEY 9 AUD_FPOUT_L 10 AUD_RET_L USB1: Front Panel USB Header The motherboard has USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case.
Motherboard User’s Guide J5: USB Card Reader Header (optional) This header is for connecting internal USB card reader. You can use a card reader to read or transfer files and digital images to your computer. Pin 1 3 5 Signal Pin Signal VCC5 2 USB USB+ 4 GND KEY Note1: The J5 is shared with the lower USB port located beside the VGA port of the I/O back panel. Please see “I/O Ports” for more information. Note2: Please check the pin assignment of the cable and the USB header on the motherboard.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system. Follow the steps below. IDE1 1 IDE2 1 1 FDC1 Floppy Disk Drive The motherboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that can support one or two drives. Drives can be 3.5" or 5.25" wide, with capacities of 360K, 720K, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB. Install your drives and connect power from the system power supply.
Motherboard User’s Guide The motherboard ships with an IDE cable that can support one or two IDE devices. If you connect two devices to a single cable, you must configure one of the drives as Master and one of the drives as Slave. The documentation of the IDE device will tell you how to configure the device as a Master or Slave device. The Master device connects to the end of the cable. Install the device(s) and connect power from the system power supply.
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automatically detect your CD-ROM/DVD drive. If it doesn’t, enter the Setup Utility and configure the CD-ROM/DVD drive that you have installed. On the motherboard, locate the 4-pin header CD1. Pin 1 2 3 4 Signal CD IN L GND GND CD IN R Expansion Slots This motherboard has one CNR and two 32-bit PCI slots. PCI1 PCI2 CNR1 Follow the steps below to install a CNR/PCI expansion card. 1. 2.
Motherboard User’s Guide 3. 4. Install the edge connector of the expansion card into the slot. Ensure the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system chassis with a screw. CNR Slot You can install the CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) cards in this slot, including LAN, Modem, and Audio functions. PCI Slots You can install the 32-bit PCI interface expansion cards in the slots.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information of your computer, such as date and time, the type of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies the information to initialize all the components when booting up and basic functions of coordination between system components. If the Setup Utility configuration is incorrect, it may cause the system to malfunction.
Motherboard User’s Guide Running the Setup Utility Every time you start your computer, a message appears on the screen before the operating system loading that prompts you to “Hit if you want to run SETUP”. Whenever you see this message, press the Delete key, and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor. AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY – VERSION 1.21.12 (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Setup Page This page displays a table of items defining basic information about your system. AMIBIOS SETUP – Standard CMOS Setup (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Date (mm/dd/yy): Thu Apr 15,2004 Time (hh/mm/ss): 16:46:44 Type Size Cyln Pri Master : Auto Pri Slave : Atuo Sec Master : Auto Sec Slave : Auto Floppy Drive A : 1.
Motherboard User’s Guide Advanced Setup Page This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. AMIBIOS SETUP – Advanced Setup (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Quick Boot Enabled 1st Boot Device IDE-0 Floppy 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device CD/DVD-0 Try Other Boot Devices Yes S.M.A.R.T.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks Enable this item if any IDE hard disks support the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) feature. BootUp Num-Lock This item determines if the Num Lock key is active or inactive at system start-up time. Floppy Drive Swap If you have two diskette drives installed and you enable this item, drive A becomes drive B and drive B becomes drive A.
Motherboard User’s Guide DDR Timing by SPD This item enables or disables the SDRAM timing defined by the Serial Presence Detect electrical. DDR CAS# Latency This item determines the operation of SDRAM memory CAS (column address strobe). It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value. The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode. DDR Bank Interleave Enable this item to increase SDRAM memory speed.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup Page This page sets some parameters for system power management operation. AMIBIOS SETUP – Power Management Setup (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc.
Motherboard User’s Guide LAN/Ring Power On The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem/Ring, or traffic on the network adapter. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Keyboard Power On/Wake-Up key/Wake-Up Password If you enable this item, system can automatically resume by pressing any keys, hot or power key on the keyboard or typing in the password.
Motherboard User’s Guide PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability. AMIBIOS SETUP – PCI / PLUG AND PLAY SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc.
Motherboard User’s Guide Load Optimal Settings If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you press Y, and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of failsafe default values. These default values are not very demanding and they should allow your system to function with most kinds of hardware and memory chips. Note: It is highly recommended that users enter this option to load optimal values for accessing the best performance.
Motherboard User’s Guide OnBoard FDC Use this item to enable or disable the onboard floppy disk drive interface. OnBoard Serial PortA Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address. OnBoard Parallel Port This item enables or disables the onboard LPT1 parallel port, and assigns a port address. The Auto setting will detect and available address. Parallel Port Mode Use this item to set the parallel port mode.
Motherboard User’s Guide Audio Device This item enables or disables the AC’ 97 audio chip. Modem Device This item enables or disables the MC’ 97 modem chip.Ethernet Device USB Controller Enable this item to select the USB ports or disable. USB Function for DOS Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this motherboard in a DOS environment. ThumbDrive Support for DOS Enable this item to make a small portion of memory storage device for the USB ports.
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Hardware Monitor Page This page sets up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this mainboard. AMIBIOS (C) 2000 American *** System Hardware *** CPU Vcore Vcc2.5V +3.3V +5 V +12V CPU FAN1 SYSTEM FAN1 CPU Temperature SYSTEM Temperature SETUP – Hardware Monitor Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved 1.616 V 2.432 V 3.328 V 4.945 V 12.
Motherboard User’s Guide Change Password If you highlight this item and press Enter, a dialog box appears that you can enter a Supervisor password. You can enter no more than six letters or numbers. Press Enter after you have typed in the password. There will be the second dialog box asking you to retype the password for confirmation. Press Enter after you have retyped it correctly.
Chapter 4: Software & Applications Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction This chapter describes the contents of the support CD-ROM that comes with the motherboard package. The support CD-ROM contains all useful software, necessary drivers and utility programs to properly run our products. More program information is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software. To run the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Motherboard User’s Guide Installing Support Software 1 2 3 Insert the support CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive. When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the system CDROM drive, the CD automatically displays an Auto Setup screen. The screen displays three buttons of Setup, Browse CD and Exit on the right side, and three others Setup, Application and ReadMe at the bottom. Please see the following illustration. The Setup button runs the software auto-installing program as explained in next section.
Chapter 4: Software & Applications Auto-Installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP If you are under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, please click the Setup button to run the software auto-installing program while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: 1 The installation program loads and displays the following screen. Click the Next button. 2 Select the items that you want to setup by clicking on it (the default options are recommended). Click the Next button to proceed.
Motherboard User’s Guide Installing under Windows NT or Manual Installation If you are under Windows NT, the auto-installing program doesn’t work out; or you have to do the manual installation, please follow this procedure while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: 1 2 3 Click the ReadMe to bring up a screen, and then click the Install Path at the bottom of the screen. Find out your mainboard model name and click on it to obtain its correct driver directory.
