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NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Table of Contents Motherboard Specifications-------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Motherboard Layout------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 Hardware Installation----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Safety Instructions------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Preparing the Motherboard--------------------------------
Table of Contents Exit Menu---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 Installing Drivers and Software--------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Drivers Installation - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 28 HDMI SETUP ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35 REALTEK HD AUDIO DRIVER SETUP ------------------------------------------------------ 3
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Motherboard Specifications q Chipset v NVIDIA MCP7A-ION Series q Size v Mini-ITX form factor of 6.69inch x 6.69 inch(171mm x 171mm) q Microprocessor support v Intel ATOM 230 / 330 CPU v Support for 533 MT/s(533MHz FSB) q Operating systems: v Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit q System Memory support v Supports DDRII667/800. Supports up to 4GBs DDRII memory. v Supports dual Channel DDR2 128-Bit Memory Interface q USB 2.
Motherboard Specifications q Onboard Graphics support v Integrated 300MHz DAC for analog displays with resolutions up to 1920x1440 at 75Hz. v Integrated GeForce 9xxx Series GPU,Supports DX10 v VGA / DVI / HDMI output support(optional) q Integrated HDMI Interface with HDCP v Supports DVI or HDMI 1.3 interfaces v Secure digital audio merged from integrated HDA codec with no external audio signals required v Support for HDCP 1.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Motherboard Layout Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors.
Rear Panel Figure 2: Backpanel connectors 9 5 10 15 2 3 4 10 8 6 11 5 6 2 7 1. PS/2 keyboard connector 2. USB Connectors 3. HDMI Port 4. SPDIF Out(Coaxial / Optical) 5. DVI Connector 6. eSATA Connector 7.Port Blue Green Pink 2-Channel Line-In Line-Out Mic In 4-Channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-Channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer 8. LAN Connector Lan Port with LEDs to indicate status.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard 10. WiFi antenna connctor(Optional) Remove the red antenna connector cover(as picture 1), install the antenna to the connector and make sure that screw down clockwise(as picture 2),at last as picture 3. 4 510 15 6 11 121 � 5 121 � CPU � 510 15 + 6 11 Lithium cell CR2032 3V SC7 240 120 240 According to your requirement modulate to the antenna as right picture.
Hardware Installation Hardware Installation This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics covered in this section are: q Preparing the motherboard v Installing the memory q Installing the motherboard q Connecting cables and setting switches Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precations.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Preparing the Motherboard The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a memory. You need to purchase these to complete this installation. Installing Memory DIMMs Your new motherboard has two 1.8V 240-pin slots for DDR2 memory. These slots support 256 MB, 512 Mb, 1GB / 2GB / 4GB DDR2 technologies. There must be at least one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation. Use the following the recommendations for installing memory.
Hardware Installation Use the following procedure to install memory DIMMs into the slots on the motherboard. Note that there is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot matches the slot on the memory DIMM to ensure the component is installed properly. 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward. 2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into the DIMM slot.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Connecting Cables and Setting Switches This section takes you through all the connections and switch settings necessary on the motherboard.
Hardware Installation 20-pin ATX Power-PW1 PW1 is the main power supply connector located along the edge of the board next to the DIMM slots. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the 20 PW1 11 connector and make sure it is secure. ATXPWR-Pin Assignments Signal Pin Signal 1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V 2 +3.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Serial Port Header - COM COM-Pin Definition PIN Assignment PIN Assignment 1 DCD 6 DSR 2 RXD 7 RTS 3 TXD 8 CTS 4 DTR 9 RI 5 GND 10 NC COM 2 1 10 9 SPK Header SPK-Pin Definition VCC 2 NC � CPU Assignment 1 + PIN NC 4 SPK- � Lithium cell CR2032 3V SC7 3 � 120 121 240 SPK 120 121 240 1 10 9 FP_U2 2 1 14 10 9 FP_U1 This motherboard contains six USB 2.0 ports that are exposed on the rear panel of the chassis(Figure 2).
Hardware Installation SPDIF-out Header SPDIF-Pin Definition GND 2 SPDIF-out 3 VCC � CPU Assignment 1 + PIN � � Lithium cell CR2032 3V SC7 120 SPDIF 121 240 120 121 240 1 Front panel header The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the following four cables : FP1-Pin Definition Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 HDD_LED+ 6 PWR_SW 2 PW_LED+ 7 RESET 3 HDD_LED- 8 GND 4 PW_LED- 9 NC 5 GND 10 KEY FP1 2 1 10 9 q PWRLED Attach the front panel powe
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Connecting Serial ATA II Cables The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II device to the motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for primary storage devices. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 3Gb/s data transfer rate. There are three serial ATA II connectors on the motherboard that support AHCI and RAID configurations.
Hardware Installation Expansion slots The NVIDIA MCP7a motherboard provide one expansion slot. � 121 121 � � CPU + 2 1 Mini PCIE Lithium cell CR2032 3V SC7 120 240 120 240 52 51 PCI Express x16 slot Mini PCIE slot There is one Mini PCI Express slot,reserved for WiFi Module. PCI Express x16 slots There is one PCI Express x16 slot reserved for graphics or video cards. The bandwidth of the x16 slot is up to 4GB/Sec complianting with PCIE 1.1 specification.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard 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. JP1-CMOS Clear Jumper JP1 Selection 1 1-2* Normal* 1 2-3 CMOS Clear JP3-USB power Jumper(it is only for Ver:01 PCB)* JP3 Selection 1 1-2* 5Vdual * 1 2-3 5V Close Open * = Default setting.
Configuring the BIOS Configuring the BIOS This section discusses how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Enter BIOS Setup The BIOS is the communication bridge between hardware and software. Correctly setting the BIOS parameters is critical to maintain optimal system performance. Use the following procedure to verify/change BIOS settings. 1. Power on the computer., 2.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Main Menu This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Note: Note that the data in gray is non-changeable, and the others are for selection.
Configuring the BIOS q Max CPUID Value Limit Allows you to determine whether to limit CPUID maximum value. Set this item to [Disable] Windows XP operating system; set this item to [Enable] for legacy operating system such as Windows NT4.0.. q Execute Disable Bit Capability This function enhances protection of your computer , reducing exposure to viruses and malicious buffer overflow attacks when working with its supporting software and system.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard q BIOS EHCI Hand-Off Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. PCI/PnP Menu The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/ PnP or legacy ISA devices , and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
Configuring the BIOS Boot Menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options .Press to display the configuration options: Boot settings configuration The items allow you to configure Boot settings . Press To display the configuration options: q Quick Boot Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Security Menu The security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Press to display the configuration options: Change Supervisor/User Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor/user password. The Supervisor/user Password item on top of the screen shows the default not installed. After you set a password , this item shows installed. To set a Supervisor/user Password: 1.
Configuring the BIOS Chipset Menu The chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipset settings. Press to display the sub-menu: CPU Bridge Configuration This option allows you to configure CPU bridge chipset configuration, include CSI links speed, CSI Frequency, Memory Frequency, and so on. North bridge configuration The items allow you to configure north bridge features, include Memory, Graphic, Video, and so on.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Save Change and Exit Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears .Select OK to save change and exit.
Installing Drivers and Software Installing Drivers and Software Note: It is important to remember that before installing the driver CD that is shipped in the kit, you need to load your operating system. The motherboard supports Windows XP 32bit and 64bit and is Vista-capable. The kit comes with a CD that contains utility drivers and additional software.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Drivers Installation 1. Insert the driver CD after loading your operating system. Waiting for one minute you can see below interface. 2. Follow the below steps to install Nvidia chipset driver.
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Installing Drivers and Software 3. Follow the below for HDA sound driver installing.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard 4. Follow the below for Nvidia HDMI Audio driver installing.
Installing Drivers and Software 5. Follow the below for Wireless LAN driver installing.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard At last, you can open below page that provides information about the hardware devices on this motherboard, and check whether finish your installation.
Installing Drivers and Software HDMI SETUP 1. You can connect HDMI device to the HDMI port directly, or connect to DVI port by a DVI - HDMI dongle. 2. Enter Control Panel, double click “Sounds and Auddio Devices”, select “NVIDIA HDMI Audio” as default play back device, then click ok.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Realtek HD Audio Driver Setup Getting Started After Realtek HD Audio Driver being installed (insert the driverCD and follow the onscreen instructions), “Realtek HD Audio Manager” icon will show in System tray as below. Double click the icon and the control panel will appear: Sound Effect After clicking on the “Sound Effect” tab, 3 sections “Environment”, “Equalizer” and “Karaoke” are available for selection.
Installing Drivers and Software Equalizer Selection The Equalizer section allows you to create your own preferred settings by utilizing this tool. In standard 10 bands of equalizer, ranging from 100Hz to 16KHz are available: Frequently Used Equalizer Setting Realtek recognizes the needs that you might have. By leveraging our long experience at audio field, Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager provides you certain optimized equalizer settings that are frequently used for your quick enjoyment.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Mixer Realtek HD Audio Sound Manager integrates Microsoft’s “Volume Control” functions into the Mixer page. This gives you the advantage to you to create your favorite sound effect in one single tool. Playback control Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound output. Tool √ Show the following volume control This is to let you freely decide which volume control items to be displayed, total 13 items to be chosen.
Installing Drivers and Software With this function, you will be able to have an audio chat with your friends via headphone (stream 1 from front panel) while still have music (stream 2 from back panel) playing. At any given period, you can have maximum 2 streams operating simultaneously. Recording control Mute You may choose to mute single or multiple volume controls or to completely mute sound input.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Audio I/O Realtek HD Audio Manager frees you from default speaker settings. Different from before, for each jack, they are not limited to perform certain functions. Instead, now each jack is able to be chosen to perform either output (i.e. playback) function or input (i.e. Recording) function, we call this “Retasking”. Audio I/O aims to help you setting jacks as you wish.
Installing Drivers and Software Speaker Configuration Step 1: Plug in the device in any available jack. Step 2: Dialogue “connected device” will pop up for your selection. Please select the device you are trying to plug in. * If the device is being plugged into the correct jack, you will be able to find the icon beside the jack changed to the one that is same as your device. * If not correct, Realtek HD Audio Manager will guide you to plug the device into the correct jack.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Connector Settings Click to access connector settings √ Mute rear panel when front headphone plugged in Once this option is checked, when front headphone is plugged, the music that is playing from the back panel, will be stopped. √ Disable front panel jack detection (option) Did not find any function on front panel jacks? Please check if front jacks on your system are so-called AC’97 jacks. If so, please check this item to disable front panel jack detection.
Installing Drivers and Software √ Output Sampling Rate - 44.1KHz: This is recommended while playing CD 48KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD or Dolby. 96KHz: This is recommended while playing DVD-Audio. √ Output Source Output digital audio source: The digital audio format (such as .wav, .mp3, .midi etc) will come out through S/PDIF-Out.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Microphone This page is designed to provide you better microphone / recording quality. Below picture indicates both “Noise Suppression” & “Acoustic Echo Cancellation” are both enabled. Noise Suppression If you feel that the background noise, especially the sound generated from the fan inside PC, is too loud? Try “Noise Suppression”, which allows you to cut off and suppress disturbing noise.
Installing Drivers and Software Audio Demo The section “3D Audio Demo” grants you another possibility to enjoy your sound. The Audio Demo allows you to listen to sound in an extraordinary way. Information This section provides information about your current system audio device.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard SATA RAID User Manual Setting up the BIOS 1. Setting your computer, then press Delete to enter the Bios setup. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Advanced menu.When enter the Advanced, use the arrow keys to select the Item “IDE Configuration“. 3. Press Enter to display the IDE Configuration,then use the arrow keys to Select the item SATA mode select and set it RAID Mode. 4. 5. Use the arrow keys to Select the item nVidia RAID Setup.
Installing Drivers and Software Entering the RAID BIOS Setup 1. After rebooting your computer, wait until you see the RAID software promptint you to press F10. 2. The NVIDIA RAID Utility –Define a New Array window appears 3. In the RAID Mode field, use the UP or Down ARROW key to select a RAID Mode. The supported RAID modes include Mirroring (RAID 1), Striping (RAID 0) and Stripe Mirroring (RAID 0+1), Spanning(JBOD) and RAID 5. The following is an example of RAID 0 array creation. 4.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard 6. Press F7 after selecting the target hard disks. A message which says “Clear disk data?” will appear. If you are sure to clear the data in the selected hard drives, press Y. (If the hard drives contain previously created RAID array, you need to press Y to clear the data from the hard drives.) 7. After that, then Array List screen displaying the RAID array you created will appear.
Installing Drivers and Software 8. To read more information about the RAID array, press ENTER to enter the Array Detail screen, where you should see detailed information about RAID mode, disk block size, disk model name, and disk capacity, etc. 9. To delete the array, press D in the Array Detail screen. When the “Delete this array?” message appears, press Y to confirm or N to cancel. Press ENTER to return to the Array List screen.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard Installing the RAID Drivers 1. After you complete the RAID BIOS setup, boot from the windowsxp CD. The Windows Setup program starts. 2. 50 Press F6 and wait a few moments for the Windows Setup screen to appear.
Installing Drivers and Software 3. Specify the NVIDIA drivers. (1). Insert the floppy that has the RAID driver, press S, then press Enter. (2). Select “NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER” and then press Enter.
NVIDIA ION PCIEx16 series Motherboard (3). Press S again at the Specify Devices screen, then press Enter. (4). Select “NVDIA Nforce Storage Controller” and then press Enter. 4. Press Enter to continue with Windows XP Installation. Be sure to leave the floppy disk inserted in the floppy drive until the blue screen portion of Windows XP installation is completed, then take out the floppy. 5. Follow the instructions on how to install Windows XP.
