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Table of Contents HARDWARE CONFIGURATION ....................................................... 4 Key Features ............................................................................................... 4 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT ................................................................ 7 REAR PANEL .................................................................................... 8 AUDIO CONFIGURATION ................................................................ 10 SPEAKER CONFIGURATION .....
INSTALL DDRII DIMMS ................................................................... 29 BIOS SETUP ..................................................................................... 30 About the Setup Utility .................................................................................. 30 The Standard Configuration ........................................................................ 30 Entering the Setup Utility .............................................................................
HARDWARE CONFIGURATION Key Features : Chipset • VIA P4M800 Pro+VT8237R PLUS chipset. Processor • • • • Supports Intel® Celeron® , Pentium® 4 processors in the LGA775 package (with 0.8V~1.6V voltage). Supports PSB (Processor System Bus) frequency of 533MHz (133MHz bus clock). Supports PSB (Processor System Bus) frequency of 800MHz (200MHz bus clock). Supports Hyper-Threading Technology. VRM 10.0 (Voltage Regulator Modules) on Board • • Flexible motherboard design with on board VRM 10.
Serial ATA/RAID Controller (optional) • • • • Complies with Serial ATA Specificaion Revision 1.0. Two ports supported two S-ATA devices. Support RAID Configuration. S-ATA drive transfer rate is capable of up to 150MB/S per channel. Expanded USB Support • • Includes 4 UHCI host controllers, increasing the number of external ports to eight. Includes 1 EHCI USB2.0 Host Controller that supports eight ports (Bandwidth is shared between the eight ports).
Integrated UnichromeTM Pro GFX /Video Accelerator • • • • • • • • • Optimized Shared Memory Architecture (SMA). 16/32/64MB frame buffer using system memory. 128-bit 2D/3D graphics engine. Full internal AGP 8X performance. Microsoft DirectX texture compression. High quality DVD video playback. CRT resolutions up to 1600X1200. 32-bit true color rendering. MPEG-2 video textures. Power Management • • • • • Supports SMM, APM and ACPI. Break switch for instant suspend/resume on system operations.
Motherboard Layout The following diagram shows the relative positions of the jumpers, connectors, major components and memory banks on the motherboard. PKE;;9$Wsgoix R R S G \ S J I Z S Q I V NOTE 1) Be sure to check the cable orientation in order to match the colored strip to the pin 1 end of the connector. 2) Be sure to connect PW1 and PWR1 to power supply correctly, otherwise, the motherboard can’t work normally. 3) When you start up the system, please wait for 5 seconds after you power on AC.
Rear Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Mouse Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector. Keyboard Connector The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into this connector. USB 2.
Serial Port Connector: COM The Port is 16550A high speed communication ports that send/receive 16bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connectors. Video Out Connector The motherboard provides a Video out port to connect a 15-pin analog video monitor. LAN Jack (Optional) The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connecting to a Local Area Network(LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack.
Audio Configuration After installing the audio driver, you can select 4/6 channel surround audio output in the software utility and then connect surround speakers to appropriate audio ports. There are two ways to obtain 4/6 channel surround audio output: 1. Using the 4/6 surround audio output of the back panel. All surround speaker connect to audio connector. 2. Using the S-Bracket (optional cable). You have installed the S-Bracket into the computer.
In the software utility, double click “AC97 Audio configuration” icon from the window taskbar on the right bottom. Then the “AC97 Audio Configuration” box will appear. Click on the Speaker Configuration tab to select the audio mode. A. When you choose 4-channel mode for 4 speaker output, the selected item is shown below. B. When you choose 6-channel mode for 5.1 speaker output, the selected item is shown below.
Method 2: Using S-BRACKET connectors: The S-Bracket (shown on page 14) is an optional accessory. It gives access to analog and digital audio output by integrating both SPDIF and analog LINE OUT connectors. To use the S-Bracket, you should select the correct setting in the software utility. For information about the setting, refer to selecting 4- or 6Channel Settings later in the section.
S-Bracket(SPDIF)/CEN/LFE/Surround Output Connector - CN6 (optional) The connector allows you to connect a S-Bracket for a Digital Interface (SPDIF). The S-Bracket offers 1 SPDIF jacks for digital audio transmission and 2 analog Line-Out jacks for other 4-channel audio output. So you can use Line in, Mic in and 6 channel audio output features at the same time.
CN6-S-Bracket PIN Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SOUT-L SOUT-R GND GND CET-OUT LFE-OUT GND SPDIF (No Pin) SPDFO DESCRIPTION Audio left surrounding output Audio right surrounding output Ground Ground Audio center output Audio bass output Ground S/PDIF input Key S/PDIF output S-Bracket Cable (optional) Connect to CN6 Center and Subwoofer Out Rear Speaker Out SPDIF jack (coaxial) Technical Reference Booklet
Front Panel Audio Header - FPS1 9 1 FPS1 10 2 This mainboard supports front panel microphone and speaker out ports. If your computer case has these ports, connect them to FPS1. FPS1 PIN Assignment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MIC GND REF POWER Front Audio(R) Rear Audio(R) Reserved Key(No pin) Front Audio(L) Rear Audio(L) Note: If you want to use the “Front Audio” connector, you must remove 5-6,9-10 jumpers. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector.
CD-IN Connector - CDS1 The connector is for CD-ROM Drive.
Jumper Settings This chapter explains how to configure the motherboard’s hardware. Before using your computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this chapter whenever in doubt. JBAT1 J3 J2 1 1 1 JBAT1 - CMOS Clear JBAT1 Selection Normal* CMOS Clear 1-2* 2-3 J2, J3 - CPU Frequency Select Jumper J2 Close Open 2-3 J3 2-3 Open Select 133MHz 200MHz 1-2* 1-2* Auto* Open * = Default setting.
Connectors The motherboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, and USB Ports and to the CPU/System FAN etc. Floppy Disk Drive Connector - CN3 The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 1.44M, 2.88M floppy disk types. Hard Disk Connectors - CN1, CN2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/ 133 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/ 66/100/133 function.
Serial ATA Hard Disk Connectors SATA-1, SATA-2 (optional) SATA-1 SATA-2 The mainboard has 2 SATA connectors. The mainboard provides dual highspeed Serial ATA interface ports SATA-1,SATA-2. Each supports 1st generation serial ATA data rates of 150 MB/s. Both connectors are fully compliant with Serial ATA 1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device. Please refer to Serial ATA Raid manual for detail software installation procedure.
Serial ATA Cable (optional) Connect one end of the SATA cable to the mainboard, and connect the other end to the SATA Hard Disk. Please do not fold the serial ATA cable at a 90-degree angle as this will cause a loss of data during the transmission.
USB Connectors - USB1, USB2 This mainboard has USB ports. Some computer cases have a special module that mounts USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use the auxiliary USB connector USB1/USB2/USB3 to connect the front mounted ports to the mainboard.
Fan Power Header - CPUFAN, SYSFAN The CPUFAN1 (processor fan) and SYSFAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fans using +12V via a four/three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
Front Panel Header - FP1 The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connect on to the front panel switches and LEDs.
Slots The motherboard provides one AGP slot, two 32-bit PCI bus slots. AGP Slot PCI Slots AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an inter-face specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller. PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots The PCI slots allow you to insert expansion cards to meet your needs.
CPU Installation Please refer to the following steps to install the CPU. 1.Use index finger and thumb to move metal lever so it is separated from the bottom steel shell grip hook. 2.Use index finger to lift the top steel shell. 3.Use index finger and thumb to place the CPU onto the plastic body (look for the gold arrow, the gold arrow should point away from the lever pivot).
4.Use index finger and thumb to press down metal lever, the cap will be pushed up by the CPU; this may also be done by removing the cap beforehand. 5.Press the metal lever so it is secured in the bottom steel shell grip hook.
6. It’s recommended that the CPU heatsink should be an approval by Intel corporation design for Prescott CPU. Choose the orientation of the thermal solution for optimal wire routing to the fan header on the motherboard, Position the thermal solution over the processor. Ensure the fan wiring is positioned to prevent wire pinching between the heatsink and the processor, or between the heatsink clip and the socket. 7.
9. Gently rotate the cap clockwise 1/4 turn. 10. At last, attach the fan wire connector to the 4 pin fan header connector on the motherboard labeled CPU FAN.
Install DDRII DIMMs Please follow the steps below to install DDRII DIMMs. 1. Locate the DDRII DIMM sockets. 2. Holding the DDRII DIMM by the edges, remove it from its antistatic package. 3. Make sure the clips at either end of the socket are pushed away from the socket. Clip DDRII DIMM Clip DDRII DIMM Socket Notch 4. Position the DDRII DIMM above the socket. Align the notch in the bottom edge of the DDRII DIMM with the key in the socket. 5. Insert the bottom edge of the DDRII DIMM into the socket.
BIOS SETUP About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest Award BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information when the power is turned off.
Main Menu Once you enter the Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from various setup functions and two exit choices. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept and enter the sub-menu.
Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/ User Password The chipset defaults are settings which provide for maximum system performance. While Award has designed the custom BIOS to maximize performance, the manufacturer has the right to change these defaults to meet its needs. Changes, sets, or disables password. It allows you to limit access to the system and the Setup Program. Save & Exit Setup Saves value changes to CMOS and exits setup.
IDE Channel 0/1 These categories identify the types of the two channels that have been installed in the computer. If the controller of the HDD interface is SCSI, the selection shall be “None”. Drive A / Drive B This category identifies the driver types which have been installed in the computer. Video The default setting is EGA/VGA. Halt on You can select which type of error will cause the system to halt. Advanced BIOS Features This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation.
Frequency/Voltage Control This section allows you to set CPU Speed. Set Supervisor/User Password You can set either a supervisor or a user password or both. The difference between them is: Supervisor Password : You can enter the Setup Program and change the options of the setup menus. User Password : You can enter the Setup Program but can not change the options of the setup menus.
Flash Update Procedure A program AWDFLASH.EXE is included in the utility diskette or CD (X:\Utility\ AWDFLASH.EXE). Please follow the recommended procedure to update the flash BIOS, as listed below: (X: your CD driver letter). 1. Create a DOS-bootable floppy diskette. Copy the new BIOS file (just obtained or downloaded) and the utility program AWDFLASH.EXE to the diskette. 2. Allow the PC system to boot from the DOS diskette. 3. At the DOS prompt, key in AWDFLASH and hit 4.
SATA RAID User Manual Enter BIOS Configuration Utility When the system powers on, the following information will appear on screen. Press the ‘Tab’ key to enter BIOS configuration utility. VIA Technologies,Inc.VIA Serial ATA RAID BIOS Setting Utility v4.90 Copyright (C) VIA Technologies,Inc.All Right reserved. Scan Devices,Please wait . . .
Create Disk Array 1. Use the arrow keys to navigate the main menu. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Create Array command and press to call out the list of creation steps. VIA Tech. VT8237 Series SATA RAID BIOS Ver 4.
3. After selected array mode, there are two methods to create a disk array. One method is “Auto Setup” another is “Select Disk Drives”. Auto Setup let BIOS select the disk drives and create array automatically. Select Disk Drives let user select the array drives by required. When using Select Disk Drives method, the channel column will be activated. Just highlight the target drives that you want to use and press to select them respectively.
5. Use the arrow key to highlight Start Create Process and press . A warning message will appear, press Y to finish the creation, or press N to cancel the creation. 6. Please note that all existing content in the hard drive will be destroyed after the array creation. Delete Disk Array A specific RAID can be deleted after it has been created. To delete a created RAID, please use the following steps: 1. Select Delete Array in the main menu and press . The channel column will be activated. 2.
VIA Tech. VT8237 Series SATA RAID BIOS Ver 4.90 & & & & & Create Array Delete Array Create/Delete Spare Select Boot Array Serial Number View Channel Drive Name Sct/Clear bootable array F1 éê Enter ESC : : : : Array Name View Array/disk Status Move to next item Confirm the selection Exit Mode Size(GB) [*] Channel0 Master IC35L040AVVA07-0 ARRAY 0 ATA 100 38.34 [*] Channel1 Master IC35L040AVVA07-0 ARRAY 0 ATA 100 38.
Rebuild Broken RAID 1 Array When booting up the system, BIOS will detect if any member disk drives of RAID has failed or is absent. If BIOS detects any disk drive failures or missing disk drives, the status of the array will be marked as broken. If BIOS detects a broken RAID 1 array but there is a spare hard drive available for rebuilding the broken array, the spare hard drive will automatically become the mirroring drive. BIOS will show a main interface just like a duplicated RAID 1.
1. Power off and Check the Failed Drive: This item enables users to turn off the computer and replace the failed hard drive with a good one. If users’ computer does not support APM, the computer would need to be turned off manually. After the replacement, users can boot into BIOS and select 3 Choose replacement drive and rebuild to rebuild the broken array. 2. Destroy the Mirroring Relationship: This item enables users to cancel the data mirroring relationship of the broken array.
DRIVER AND RAID SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 1. After Windows has finished booting up, the system will automatically find the newly installed adapter and prompt the Found New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel to skip it. 2. Insert the bundled driver CD DISC into your CD-ROM drive, select “VIA HyperionPro Driver”installation bar on the dialogue Window to begin the driver and software installation. 3. Select “VIA ComboRaid Driver” and “VIA RAID Config Utility” item and finish installation. 4.
Install Operating System into SATA HDD Install Windows NT 4.0,2000,XP 1.Insert the bundled driver CD DISC into CD-ROM(G:). Copy all files and directories of G:\VIA chipset\SATA_Raid\DriverDisk\SATA folder to a floppy disk. Make sure following directoties and files are copied into floppy disk. A:\ \AMD64 \2003X64 VIAMRX64.CAT VIAMRX64.INF VIAMRX64.SYS txtsetup.oem VIAMRX64 \I386 \NT4 VIAMRAID.INF VIAMRAID.SYS \NT5 VIAMRAID.CAT VIAMRAID.INF VIAMRAID.SYS txtsetup.oem VIAMRAID txtsetup.oem 2.
