AOpen AK778XMAX User Manual

Download

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaall

Overview

AK77-8X Max

DOC. NO.: AK778XM-OL-E0210B

Installation

Hardware

Drivers &

Utilities

BIOS Setup

AWARD

Glossary

Troubleshooting &

Technical Support

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

WWhhaatt’’ss iinn tthhiiss mmaannuuaall

AK77-8X Max ..................................................................................................................................1

What’s in this manual ...................................................................................................................................................... 2

You Must Notice .............................................................................................................................................................. 9

Before You Start............................................................................................................................................................ 10

Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 11

Feature Highlight........................................................................................................................................................... 12

Quick Installation Procedure .........................................................................................................................................17

Motherboard Map .......................................................................................................................................................... 18

Block Diagram ............................................................................................................................................................... 19

Hardware Installation................................................................................................................ 20

About “Manufacturer Upgrade Optional” and “User Upgrade Optional”… ...................................................................... 21

JP14 Clear CMOS Data ................................................................................................................................................22

CPU Installation ............................................................................................................................................................ 23

AOpen Overheat Protection (O.H.P.) Technology .......................................................................................................... 25

JP28 KB/Mouse Wake-up Enable/Disable Jumper ........................................................................................................ 26

CPU Jumper-less Design .............................................................................................................................................. 27

CPU and Housing Fan Connector (with H/W Monitoring) ..............................................................................................32

JP20 K7 Host Clock Selection....................................................................................................................................... 33

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

DIMM Sockets ............................................................................................................................................................... 34

Front Panel Connector .................................................................................................................................................. 36

ATX Power Connector................................................................................................................................................... 37

AC Power Auto Recovery.............................................................................................................................................. 37

STBY LED..................................................................................................................................................................... 38

IDE and Floppy Connector ............................................................................................................................................ 39

ATA/133 Supported .......................................................................................................................................................41

Serial ATA Supported ....................................................................................................................................................42

Connecting Serial ATA Disk........................................................................................................................................... 42

Connecting Serial ATA Disk........................................................................................................................................... 43

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Connector......................................................................................................... 44

Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect .................................................................................................................................... 45

IrDA Connector .............................................................................................................................................................46

WOM (Zero Voltage Wake on Modem) Connector......................................................................................................... 47

WOL (Wake on LAN) ..................................................................................................................................................... 50

AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) 8X Expansion Slot ...................................................................................................... 52

AGP Protection Technology and AGP LED.................................................................................................................... 53

CNR (Communication and Network Riser) Expansion Slot ............................................................................................ 54

PC99 Color Coded Back Panel .....................................................................................................................................55

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

Support Six USB 2.0 Port.............................................................................................................................................. 56

Onboard IEEE 1394 Controller...................................................................................................................................... 57

Support 10/100 Mbps LAN onboard .............................................................................................................................. 58

Chassis Intrusion Sensor ..............................................................................................................................................59

CD Audio Connector ..................................................................................................................................................... 60

AUX-IN Connector......................................................................................................................................................... 61

Front Audio Connector ..................................................................................................................................................62

Die-Hard BIOS (100% Virus Protection, User Upgrade Optional) .................................................................................. 63

Dr. LED Connector (User Upgrade Optional)................................................................................................................. 66

Dr. Voice II (Volume adjustable through speaker) ......................................................................................................... 68

JP2 Speaker /Buzzer Select Jumper ............................................................................................................................. 69

Battery-less and Long Life Design................................................................................................................................. 70

CPU Over-current Protection......................................................................................................................................... 71

AOConfig Utility............................................................................................................................................................. 72

Resetable Fuse ............................................................................................................................................................. 74

2200μF Low ESR Capacitor......................................................................................................................................... 75

Layout (Frequency Isolation Wall) ................................................................................................................................. 77

Enlarged Aluminum Heatsink ........................................................................................................................................ 78

Vivid BIOS technology................................................................................................................................................... 79

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

Driver and Utility .......................................................................................................................80

Auto-run Menu from Bonus CD Disc ............................................................................................................................. 81

Installing Windows 95 ................................................................................................................................................... 82

Installing Windows 98 ................................................................................................................................................... 83

Installing Windows® 98 SE, Windows® ME & Windows®2000/XP................................................................................... 84

Installing VIA 4 in 1 Driver ............................................................................................................................................. 85

Installing Onboard Sound Driver ...................................................................................................................................86

The noise is gone!! ---- SilentTek .................................................................................................................................. 87

Installing USB2.0 Driver ................................................................................................................................................ 90

Installing LAN Driver .....................................................................................................................................................91

Installing Serial ATA Driver ............................................................................................................................................ 93

PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS............................................................................................................ 101

How To Use Phoenix Award™ BIOS Setup Program................................................................................................... 102

How To Enter BIOS Setup ........................................................................................................................................... 104

BIOS Upgrade under Windows environment ............................................................................................................... 105

Overclocking............................................................................................................................ 107

VGA Card & Hard Disk ................................................................................................................................................ 108

Glossary ..................................................................................................................................109

AC97 ........................................................................................................................................................................... 109

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface) ..................................................................................................... 109

AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port).................................................................................................................................. 109

AMR (Audio/Modem Riser).......................................................................................................................................... 110

AOpen Bonus Pack CD ............................................................................................................................................... 110

APM (Advanced Power Management)......................................................................................................................... 110

ATA (AT Attachment) ................................................................................................................................................... 110

ATA/66 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 110

ATA/100 .......................................................................................................................................................................111

ATA/133 .......................................................................................................................................................................111

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) ...............................................................................................................................111

Bus Master IDE (DMA mode) .......................................................................................................................................111

CNR (Communication and Networking Riser).............................................................................................................. 112

CODEC (Coding and Decoding) .................................................................................................................................. 112

DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM ............................................................................................................................... 112

DIMM (Dual In Line Memory Module) .......................................................................................................................... 112

DMA (Direct Memory Access)...................................................................................................................................... 113

ECC (Error Checking and Correction) ......................................................................................................................... 113

EDO (Extended Data Output) Memory ........................................................................................................................ 113

EEPROM (Electronic Erasable Programmable ROM) .................................................................................................. 113

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM)..................................................................................................................... 113

EV6 Bus ...................................................................................................................................................................... 114

FCC DoC (Declaration of Conformity) ......................................................................................................................... 114

FC-PGA (Flip Chip-Pin Grid Array) .............................................................................................................................. 114

Flash ROM .................................................................................................................................................................. 114

FSB (Front Side Bus) Clock ........................................................................................................................................ 115

I2C Bus........................................................................................................................................................................ 115

IEEE 1394................................................................................................................................................................... 115

Parity Bit ..................................................................................................................................................................... 116

PBSRAM (Pipelined Burst SRAM)............................................................................................................................... 116

PC-100 DIMM ............................................................................................................................................................. 116

PC-133 DIMM ............................................................................................................................................................. 116

PC-1600 / PC-2100/ PC-2700 / PC-3200 DDR DRAM................................................................................................. 117

PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) Bus ................................................................................................................. 117

PDF Format................................................................................................................................................................. 117

PnP (Plug and Play) .................................................................................................................................................... 117

POST (Power-On Self Test) ........................................................................................................................................ 118

RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) ........................................................................................................................................... 118

RIMM (Rambus Inline Memory Module) ...................................................................................................................... 118

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) .................................................................................................................................... 118

Shadow E2PROM ........................................................................................................................................................ 119

SIMM (Single In Line Memory Module) ....................................................................................................................... 119

SMBus (System Management Bus) ............................................................................................................................. 119

SPD (Serial Presence Detect) ..................................................................................................................................... 119

Ultra DMA ................................................................................................................................................................... 120

USB (Universal Serial Bus) ......................................................................................................................................... 120

VCM (Virtual Channel Memory)................................................................................................................................... 121

ZIP file......................................................................................................................................................................... 121

Troubleshooting....................................................................................................................... 122

Technical Support ...................................................................................................................126

Product Registration ............................................................................................................... 129

How to Contact Us .................................................................................................................. 130

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

YYoouu MMuusstt NNoottiiccee

Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat is trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.

AMD, the AMD logo, Athlon and Duron are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Celeron, Pentium II, Pentium III, Pentium 4 are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

All product and brand names used on this manual are used for identification purposes only and may be the registered trademarks of their respective owners.

All of the specifications and information contained in this manual are subject to change without notice. AOpen reserves the right to revise this publication and to make reasonable changes. AOpen assumes no responsibility for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this manual, including the products and software described in it.

This documentation is protected by copyright law. All rights are reserved. No part of this document may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system without prior written permission from AOpen Corporation. Copyright

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

BBeeffoorree YYoouu SSttaarrtt

This Online Manual will introduce to the user how this product is installed. All useful information will be described in later

chapters. Please keep this manual carefully for future upgrades or system configuration changes. This Online Manual is saved

in PDF format, we recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 for online viewing, it is included in Bonus CD disc or you can

get free download from Adobe web site

Although this Online Manual is optimized for screen viewing, it is still capable for hardcopy printing, you can print it by A4 paper

size and set 2 pages per A4 sheet on your printer. To do so, choose File > Page Setup and follow the instruction of your printer

driver.

Thanks for the help of saving our earth.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

OOvveerrvviieeww

Thank you for choosing AOpen AK77-8X Max. The AK77-8X Max is AMD® Socket 462 motherboard (M/B) based on the ATX

form factor featuring the VIA Apollo KT400 chipset

Socket 462 series Athlon™ & Duron™ and AthlonXP™ processor (with CPU Overheat Protection circuit to Athlon™XP

AMD

CPU only) and 200/266/333MHz EV6

mode and pipelined spilt-transaction long burst transfer up to 2.1GB/sec. With high bandwidth 266/533MB/s 8-bit V-Link Host

Controller, DDR333(PC2700)

size can be up to 3GB. The on-board IDE controller

supports Ultra DMA

transfer rate up to 133MB/s. With a Promise Serial

ATA (PDC20375) controller onboard, it aims to

provide you an even faster transfer rate of 150

Mbytes/second. Beside, the AK77-8X Max has an

CODEC RealTek ALC650 chipset onboard for

AC97

provides high performance and magic surround

stereo sound to let people enjoy working with it.

More than that, this motherboard supports USB 2.0

function with a fancy speed of up to 480Mbps, and

IEEE 1394

up to 400Mbps. Now, enjoy all features from AOpen

AK77-8X Max.

. As high performance chipset built in the M/B, the AK77-8X Max comes with

system bus. In the AGP performance, it has one AGP slot and supports AGP 8X/4X/2X

and DDR266(PC2100)DDR RAM can be applied to the AK77-8X Max and the maximum memory

66/100/133 mode and the

controller to provides data transfer rate

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

FFeeaattuurree HHiigghhlliigghhtt

CPU

Supports AMD® Socket 462 series CPU with both 200/266/333 MHz EV6 Bus designed for Socket 462 technology.

Athlon: 600MHz~1.4GHz

Duron: 600MHz~1.2GHz

AthlonXP: 1500+(1.33GHz)~2800+(2.25GHz)

Chipset

The VIA Apollo KT400 consists of the KT400 V-Link DDR Host system controller and the VT8235 highly integrated V-Link Client

PCI/LPC controller. The Host system controller provides superior performance between the CPU, SDRAM, AGP bus, and V-Link

interface with pipelined, burst, and concurrent operation. The VT8235 V-Link Client controller is a highly integrated PCI/LPC

controller. Its internal bus structure is based on 66MHz PCI bus that provides 4x bandwidth compare to previous generation

PCI/ISA bridge chips. The VT8235 integrated Client V-Link controller with 266/533MB/s bandwidth between Host/Client V-Link

interface, providing a V-Link-PCI and V-Link-LPC controller.

Ultra DMA 66/100/133 Bus Master IDE

Comes with an on-board PCI Bus Master IDE controller with three connectors that supports six IDE devices in three channels,

supports

Ultra DMA

66/100/133, PIO Modes 3 and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 4, and supports Enhanced IDE devices.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

Serial ATA

This motherboard comes with a Promise Serial ATA (PDC20375) controller, aiming to provide you an even faster transfer rate of

150 Mbytes/second.

LAN Port

On the strength of RealTek RTL8100BL controller on board, which is an highly-integrated Platform LAN Connect device, it

provides 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for office and home use.

Expansion Slots

Including six 32-bit/33MHz PCI, one CNR and one AGP 8X slots. The PCI local bus throughput can be up to 132MB/s. The

Communication & Nectworking Riser (CNR)

card. The

AGP video cards support data transfer rate up to 2.1GB/s. As AK77-8X Max includes one AGP expansion slot for a bus

mastering AGP graphic card, For AD and SBA signaling, AK77-8X Max can support 133MHz 2X/4X/8X mode. Of six PCI slots

provided, AK77-8X Max supports five master PCI slots for arbitration and decoding functions and one slave PCI slot.

Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

slot provided from AK77-8X Max can support CNR interface for a Modem/Audio

specification provides a new level of video display sophistication and speed. The

Memory

With VIA Apollo KT400 chipset, the AK77-8X Max can support Double-Data-Rate (DDR) RAM. The DDR RAM interface allows

zero wait state bursting between the RAM and the data buffers at 333/266/200 MHz. The six banks of DDR RAM can be

composed of an arbitrary mixture of 64, 128, 256, 512MB x N DDR RAM and maximum up to 3GB. The AK77-8X Max allows

DDR RAM to run at either synchronous or pseudo-synchronous mode with the host CPU bus frequency (333/266/200MHz).

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

On-board AC97 Sound

AK77-8X Max uses the AC97 CODEC RealTek ALC650 chip, which supports high quality of 5.1 Channel audio effects. This

on-board audio includes a complete audio recording and playback system.

Six USB 2.0 Connectors

Provides three ports, six USB connectors for USB interface devices, such as mouse, keyboard, modem, scanner, etc. Please

note that USB 2.0, with fancy speed up to 480Mbps, is 40 times faster than the traditional ones. Except for the speed increase,

USB 2.0 supports old USB 1.0/1.1 software and peripherals, offering impressive and even better compatibility to customers.

IEEE 1394

This motherboard comes with IEEE 1394a controller TI TSB43AB22 onboard, which provides data transfer rate up to 400Mbps.

to connect with the devices that need high data transferring performance, such as digital camera, scanner or others IEEE 1394

devices.

1MHz Stepping Frequency Adjustment

Provides “1MHz Stepping Frequency Adjustment” function in the BIOS. This magic function allows you adjust CPU FSB

frequency from 100~191 by 1MHz stepping, and lets your system can get maximum performance.

Watch Dog Timer

Includes AOpen “Watch Dog Timer” function that can auto-reset system in 4.8 seconds when you fail to system overclocking.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

Die-Hard BIOS (User Upgrade Optional)

The Die-Hard BIOS technology is a very effective hardware protection method that doesn’t involve any software or BIOS coding.

Hence, it is 100% virus free.

Dr. LED (User Upgrade Optional)

The Dr. LED has 8 LEDs on AK77-8X Max, which can easily show what kind of problem you may encounter.

Power Management/Plug and Play

The AK77-8X Max supports the power management function that confirms to the power-saving standards of the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program. It also offers

configuration problems, thus making the system much more user-friendly.

Plug-and-Play

, which helps saving users from

Hardware Monitoring Management

Supports CPU or system fans status, temperature and voltage monitoring and alert, through the on-board hardware monitor

module and

AOpen Hardware Monitoring Utility

Enhanced ACPI

Fully implement the ACPI standard for Windows® 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP series compatibility, and supports Soft-Off, STR

(Suspend to RAM, S3), STD (Suspend to Disk, S4), WOM (Wake On Modem), WOL (Wake On LAN) features.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

Super Multi-I/O

The AK77-8X Max provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities.

UART2 can also be directed from COM2 to the Infrared Module for the wireless connections.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

QQuuiicckk IInnssttaallllaattiioonn PPrroocceedduurree

This page gives you a quick procedure on how to install your system. Follow each step accordingly.

1. Installing CPU and Fan

2. Installing System Memory (DIMM)

3. Connecting Front Panel Cable

4. Connecting IDE and Floppy Cable

5. Connecting ATX Power Cable

6. Connecting Back Panel Cable

7. Power-on and Load BIOS Setup Default

8. Setting CPU Frequency

Reboot

Installing Operating System (such as Windows 98)

10.

11. Installing Driver and Utility

SYS

FAN3 C

JP20 K7 Host Clock

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaall

Front Audio Connector

AC97 CODEC

AUX-IN Connecto

CD-IN Connecto

S/PDIF Connector

Chassis Intrusion Sensor Connecto

32-bit PCI Expansion Slot x6

(PCI 6 supports slave mode PCI

JP30 Die Hard BIOS

Select Jumper

Die Hard BIOS (BIOS 2)

(User Upgrade Optional)

Die Hard BIOS (BIOS 1)

CNR Expansion Slot

JST-MIDI

card only)

IrDA Connector

WOM (Wake ON Modem)

USB 2.0 Port Connector

IEEE 1394 Connector x 2

JP14 CMOS Data Clear Jumper

WOL (Wake ON LAN) Connecto

Dr. LED Connecto

(User Upgrade Optional)

Serial ATA Controlle

Serial ATA Connectors

Front Panel Connecto

JP2 Buzzer/Speaker Select Jumpe

JP15 & 16 Dr. Voice II

Language Select Jumpe

STBYLED

onnector

Motherboard Map

PC99 Colored Back Panel

Resetable Fuse

JP28 Keyboard/Mouse Wakeup Enable/Disable Jumper

RealTek RTL8100BL

GP LED

TX Power Connector

2200μF Low ESR Capacitors

SYSFAN2 Connector

GP 8x Expansion Slot 462-pin CPU Socket with Voltage and Frequency

uto-Detection that supports

MDTM AthlonTM / DuronTM / and Athlon Overheat Protection circuit to

(Memory/AGP voltage/CPU ratio Ad

VIA® Apollo KT400 Chipset and VT8235 SB

CPUFAN1 Connector with H/W Monitoring

184-pin DIMMx3 supports DDR333/DDR266/ 200 (Max. to 3GB)

Select Jumper

IDE Connector x 3 (ATA/66/100/133 supported)

FDD Connector

XP ( with CPU

thlonTMXP CPU only)

TTANSIC ATXP1

ustable Controller)

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

BBlloocckk DDiiaaggrraamm

Socket 462

AMD

Athlon/Duron/AthlonXP

CPU

AGP 8X Slot

DDR SDRAM Socket x3

100/133/166 MHz System

Bus

AGP Bus

LAN connect C omponent

PC1600/2100/2700 DDR

SDRAM Up to 3GB

VIA KT400

Floppy Disk Drive x2

PCI Bus

RealTek

RTL810 0

1stUSB Port

2ndUSB Port

3rdUSB Port

USB connect or x6

32-bit PC I Slot x6

Promise

PDC20375

ATA

66/100/133

ATA

66/100/133

Serial ATA

Third Channel

Primary

Channel

Secondary

Channel

VT8235

Serial ATA Devices x2

IDE Dr ive x6

AC’97 Link

Audio CODEC

CNR Slot

2MBit Flash EEPROM

Parallel Port

Serial Port x2

IEEE 1394 x2

IEEE 1394 connectors x2

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

HHaarrddwwaarree IInnssttaallllaattiioonn

This chapter describes jumpers, connectors and hardware devices of this motherboard.

Note: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards,

and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a system

component.

1. Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

2. Wear a wrist ground strap and attach it to a metal part of the system unit before handling a

component. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the system unit throughout

any procedures requiring ESD protection.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

AAbboouutt ““MMaannuuffaaccttuurreerr UUppggrraaddee OOppttiioonnaall”” aanndd ““UUsseerr UUppggrraaddee OOppttiioonnaall””……

When you read this online manual and start to assemble your computer system, you may find some of functions are called

“Manufacturer Upgrade Optional”, and some are called “User Upgrade Optional”. Though all AOpen motherboards include many

amazing and powerful features, in some situations, these powerful features are not used to every user. Hence, we changed

some key features as “Manufacturer Upgrade Optional” for you to choose. Some optional functions that can be upgraded by

users, we call them “User Upgrade Optional”. As for those optional functions that can’t be upgraded by ourselves, we call them

“Manufacturer Upgrade Optional”. If needed, you can contact our local distributors or resellers for purchasing “User Upgrade

Optional” components, and again you can visit AOpen official web site: http://english.aopen.com.tw/

for more detail information.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

JJPP1144 CClleeaarr CCMMOOSS DDaattaa

You can clear CMOS to restore system default setting. To clear the CMOS, follow the procedures below.

1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power.

2. Remove ATX power cable from connector PWR2.

3. Locate JP14 and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds.

4. Return JP14 to its normal setting by shorting pin 1 & pin 2.

5. Connect ATX power cable back to connector PWR2.

Clear CMOS Normal Operation

1 1

(default)

Pin 1

Tip: When should I Clear CMOS?

1. Boot fail because of overclocking…

2. Forget password…

3. Troubleshooting…

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

CCPPUU IInnssttaallllaattiioonn

This motherboard supports AMD® Athlon and Duron Socket 462 series CPU. Be careful of CPU orientation when you plug it into

CPU socket (with CPU Overheat Protection function implemented, the system will be automatically power off when the

temperature of CPU reached 97 degree, but works on AthlonXP CPU only).

1. Pull up the CPU socket lever and

up to 90-degree angle.

2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a black dot or cut edge on the CPU upper interface. Match Pin 1 and cut edge, then insert the CPU into the socket.

CPU socket

Lever

Note: This picture is for example only, it may not exactly be the same motherboard.

CPU pin 1

and cut edge

Black dot

and cut edge

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

3. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation.

Note: This picture is for example only, it may not exactly be the same motherboard.

CPU cut edge

Note: If you do not match the CPU

socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, it

damage the CPU.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

AAOOppeenn OOvveerrhheeaatt PPrrootteeccttiioonn ((OO..HH..PP..)) TTeecchhnnoollooggyy

With AMD platform substantially keeps increasing the speed of its CPU, it inevitably led to the annoying problem of high CPU

operation temperature at the same time. In order to prevent accidental failure of CPU fan, which could cause the burning down

of the AthlonXP CPU, we, AOpen, have meticulously developed a new technology, named, O.H.P. (Overheat Protection)

Technology to protect them. Thanks to the intelligent monitoring design of AOpen O.H.P. technology, user can now finally set

their mind at ease even when fan failed to work without fearing the possible damage of CPU.

Under the circumstances that CPU fan is running properly, AthlonXP temperature should be way below the highest temperature

limit of 97℃. However, if CPU fan accidentally becomes

malfunction or improperly installed, the CPU temperature

would rocket abruptly, and you may find your system

hang up or crying over the smoking CPU if you haven’t

installed AOpen O.H.P. previously. With AOpen O.H.P.

technology applied, the specific thermal detection pins

AthlonXP CPU would sense voltage difference when

processor is overheated with fan failed, and the overheat

protection system would immediately send out a signal to

abort your system by cutting CPU electricity before any

damage is done. Unlike other manufacturers who use

BIOS or software to control the power supply of CPU,

AOpen O.H.P. Technology is purely hardware-controlled

the minute after system boot-up, and occupies no system

resource. We are pleasant to phase in this practical

function on all AOpen AMD series motherboards to

protect customer’s valuable hardware and personal data.

(

)

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

JJPP2288 KKBB//MMoouussee WWaakkee--uupp EEnnaabbllee//DDiissaabbllee JJuummppeerr

This motherboard provides keyboard / mouse wake-up function. You can use JP28 to enable or disable this function, which

could resume your system from suspend mode with keyboard or mouse installed. The factory default setting is set to

“Disable”(1-2), and you may enable this function by setting the jumper to 2-3.

JP28 KB/Mouse

Wake-up Jumper

Disable

Default

Enable

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

AMD

CPU

CPU voltage

Clock Generator

CPU Freq. Ratio

BIOS

Controlled

Circuit

CCPPUU JJuummppeerr--lleessss DDeessiiggnn

CPU VID signal and SMbus clock generator provide CPU voltage auto-detection and allows the user to set the CPU frequency

through the BIOS setup

designs are eliminated. There will be no worry of wrong CPU voltage detection.

, therefore no jumpers or switches are used. The disadvantages of the Pentium based jumper-less

Socket 462

CPU VID signal

Power Regulator

(Automatically generates CPU voltage)

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

FFuullll--rraannggee AAddjjuussttaabbllee CCPPUU CCoorree VVoollttaaggee

This function is dedicated to overclockers. The CPU core voltage of this motherboard is adjustable 1.1V to 1.85V by 0.05V

stepping. But this motherboard can also automatically detect CPU VID signal and generates proper CPU core voltage.

BIOS Setup > Frequency/Voltage Control > CPU Voltage Setting

Warning: Higher CPU core voltage may be

able to increase CPU speed for overclocking,

but you may damage the CPU or reduce the

CPU lifecycle.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

SSeettttiinngg CCPPUU FFrreeqquueennccy

This motherboard is CPU jumper-less design, you can set CPU frequency through the BIOS setup, and no jumpers or switches

are needed.

BIOS Setup > Frequency/Voltage Control > CPU Speed Setting

CPU Ratio

CPU FSB (By manual Adjustment)

Warning: VIA® Apollo KT400 chipset supports

166MHz FSB (with performance reaches maximum

333MHz EV6 system bus) and 66MHz AGP clock,

higher clock setting may cause serious system

damage.

Home

From 5.5x to 12.5x step 0.5x; 17x to 18x step 1x

FSB=100, 100~129 by 1MHz stepping adjustment technology

FSB=133, 130~160 by 1MHz stepping adjustment technology

FSB=166, 161~191 by 1MHz stepping adjustment technology

Speaker

Warning: Supposed you have had adjusted CPU

ratio on your current CPU, and you plan to replace a

new CPU. Please use <Home> key or Clear CMOS

to restore the default setting when changing a new

CPU, because the system will still implement the

previous CPU setting on the new one.

Tip: If your system hangs or fails to boot because of

overclocking, simply use <Home> key to restore the

default setting or you can wait the AOpen “Watch Dog

Timer” reset the system after five seconds and system

will auto-detect hardware again.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

SSuuppppoorrtteedd CCPPUU FFrreeqquueennccyy

Core Frequency = CPU Bus Clock * CPU Ratio PCI Clock = CPU Bus Clock / Clock Ratio

AGP Clock = PCI Clock x 2 EV6 Bus Speed = CPU external bus clock x 2

CPU CPU Core Frequency EV6 Bus Clock Ratio Athlon 1G 1GHz 200MHz 10.0x Athlon 1.1G 1.1GHz 200MHz 11.0x Athlon 1.2G 1.2GHz 200MHz 12.0x Athlon 1.3G 1.3GHz 200MHz 13.0x Athlon 1G 1GHz 266MHz 7.5x Athlon 1.13G 1.13GHz 266MHz 8.5x Athlon 1.2G 1.2GHz 266MHz 9.0x Athlon 1.33G 1.33GHz 266MHz 10.0x Athlon 1.4G 1.4GHz 266MHz 10.5x AthlonXP 1500+ 1.3GHz 266MHz 10.0x AthlonXP 1600+ 1.4GHz 266MHz 10.5x AthlonXP 1700+ 1.46GHz 266MHz 11.0x AthlonXP 1800+ 1.53GHz 266MHz 11.5x AthlonXP 1900+ 1.6GHz 266MHz 12.0x AthlonXP 2000+ 1.667GHz 266MHz 12.5x AthlonXP 2100+ 1.73GHz 266MHz 13x AthlonXP 2200+ 1.80GHz 266MHz 13.5x AthlonXP 2400+ 2.0GHz 266MHz 15x AthlonXP 2600+ 2.13GHz 266MHz 16x AthlonXP 2700+ 2.16GHz 333MHz 13x AthlonXP 2800+ 2.25GHz 333MHz 13.5x Duron 800 800MHz 200MHz 8.0x Duron 850 850MHz 200MHz 8.5x Duron 900 900MHz 200MHz 9.0x Duron 950 950MHz 200MHz 9.5x Duron 1G 1GHz 200MHz 10.0x Duron 1.1G 1.1GHz 200MHz 11.0x

Note: With CPU speed changing rapidly, there might be fastest CPU on

the market by the time you received this installation guide. This table is kindly for your references only.

Note: This motherboard support

CPU auto-detection function.

Hence, you don’t need to setup

the CPU frequency manually.

Warning: To avoid possible CPU

damage caused by overheating,

CPU Overheat Protection circuit

had been especially designed on

this motherboard. System would

be automatically power off when

this motherboard detected a CPU

temperature above 97 degree.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

AAOOppeenn ““WWaattcchh DDoogg TTiimmeerr””

With this motherboard, AOpen provides a very special, useful feature for overclockers. When you

power-on the system, the BIOS will check last system POST

enable “Watch Dog Timer” function immediately, and set the CPU FSB

that stored in the BIOS. If system failed in BIOS POST, the “Watch Dog Timer” will reset the

system to reboot in five seconds. Then, BIOS will detect the CPU’s default frequency and POST

again. With this special feature, you can easily overclock your system to get higher system performance without removing the

cover of system housing, and be able to set the jumper to clear CMOS data when your system hanged.

AOpen

Watch Dog

Timer

Enable/Disable Signal

from BIOS

Countdown about

5 seconds if fails

in POST

Reset Signal

Clock Generator

status. If it succeeded, the BIOS will

frequency by user’s setting

BIOS

CPU ID Signal

CPU

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

CCPPUU aanndd HHoouussiinngg FFaann CCoonnnneeccttoorr ((wwiitthh HH//WW MMoonniittoorriinngg))

Plug in the CPU fan cable to the 3-pin CPUFAN1 connector. If you have chassis fan, you can also plug it on SYSFAN2 (FAN2)

or SYSFAN3 (FAN3) connector.

SYSFAN3 Connector

GND +12V SENSOR

Note: Some CPU fans do not have

sensor pin, so that cannot support fan

monitoring.

SYSFAN2 Connector

CPUFAN1 Connector

GND +12V SENSOR

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

JJPP2200 KK77 HHoosstt CClloocckk SSeelleeccttiioonn

This jumper is used to specify the relationship of PCI and FSB clock. Generally speaking, if you are not overclockers, we

recommend you to set it to the default setting. Additionally, this motherboard also provides “1MHz Stepping Adjustment”

feature for overclockers to adjust CPU FSB frequency via BIOS setup program. Based on the CPU type, the adjustment range

has three levels: 100~129, 130~160 and 161~191MHz for your choosing. If you fix the CPU FSB frequency by JP20, the “1MHz

Stepping Adjustment” range will be changed and following the JP20 setting.

Pin 1

JP20 K7 Host Clock

Select Jumper

1 2

FSB100

FSB133

FSB166

FSB200

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

DDIIMMMM SSoocckkeettss

This motherboard has three 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets that allow you to install DDR200/266/333 memory up to 3 GB.

Non-ECC DDR RAM is supported. Otherwise, it will cause serious damage on memory sockets or RAM module. Newly

implemented function, the Voltage of memory on this motherboard is adjustable from 2.5V to 2.65V for over clocking purpose.

Warning: This motherboard supports DDR

RAM, please do not install the SDRAM on

the DDR RAM sockets. Otherwise, it will

cause serious damage on memory sockets

or SDRAM module.

DDR RAM

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

HHooww ttoo IInnssttaallll MMeemmoorryy MMoodduulleess

Please follow the procedure as shown below to finish memory installation.

1. Make sure the DIMM module’s pin face down and match the socket’s size as depicted below.

2. Insert the module straight down to the DIMM slot with both hands and press down firmly until the DIMM module is securely

in place.

3. Repeat step 2 to finish additional DIMM modules installation.

Pin 1

Ta b

Key

52 pins 40 pins

Note: The tabs of the DIMM slot

will close-up to hold the DIMM in

place when the DIMM touches

the slot’s bottom.

Pin 1

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

FFrroonntt PPaanneell CCoonnnneeccttoorr

Attach the power LED, speaker, power and reset switch connectors to the

corresponding pins. If you enable “Suspend Mode” item in BIOS Setup, the ACPI

& Power LED will keep flashing while the system is in suspend mode.

Locate the power switch cable from your ATX housing. It is 2-pin female

connector from the housing front panel. Plug this connector to the soft-power

switch connector marked SPWR.

Suspend Type ACPI LED

Power on Suspend (S1) Blinking between green and red

Suspend to RAM (S3) or Suspend to Disk (S4) Blinking between green and red

IDE LED

Speaker

SPWR

ACPI & PWR LED

Reset

CPI LED (B

SPEAKER

NC NC

+5V IDE LED IDE LED

+5V

GND

SPWR GND ACPI LED GND ACPILED NC ACPI_B GND RESET GND

AAKK7777-

88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

AATTXX PPoowweerr CCoonnnneeccttoorr

The ATX power supply uses 20-pin connector shown below. Make sure you plug in the right direction.

AACC PPoowweerr AAuuttoo RReeccoovveerryy

A traditional ATX system should remain at power off stage when AC power resumes from power failure. This design is

inconvenient for a network server or workstation, without an UPS, that needs to keep power-on. This motherboard implements

an AC Power Auto Recovery function to solve this problem.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

SSTTBBYY LLEEDD

Both STBY LED and BOOT LED are AOpen’s considerate designs that aim at providing you friendly system information. The

STBY LED will light up when power is provided to the motherboard. This is a convenient indication for you to check the system

power status in many circumstances such as power on/off, stand-by mode and RAM power status during Suspend to RAM

mode.

System

Power LED

Warning: Do not install or remove the

DIMM module or others devices when

the STBY LED lights on.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

IIDDEE aanndd FFllooppppyy CCoonnnneeccttoorr

Connect 34-pin floppy cable and 40-pin IDE cable to floppy connector FDC connector. Be careful of the pin1 orientation. Wrong

orientation may cause system damage.

Pin 1

FDD Connector

Pin 1

ATA 66/100/133

IDE Connector

Secondary

Slave (4th)

Primary

Slave (2nd)

Secondary

Master (3rd)

Primary

Master (1st)

IDE3 (Third)

IDE2 (Secondary)

IDE1 (Primary)

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

IDE1 is also known as the primary channel, IDE2 and IDE3 are known as the secondary and third channel. Each channel

supports two IDE devices that make a total of six devices. In order to work together, the two devices on each channel must be

set differently to Master and Slave mode. Either one can be the hard disk or the CDROM. The setting as master or slave mode

depends on the jumper on your IDE device, so please refer to your hard disk and CDROM manual accordingly.

Warning: The specification of the IDE cable is a maximum

of 46cm (18 inches); make sure your cable does not exceed

this length.

Tip:

1. For better signal quality, it is recommended to set the far end

side device to master mode and follow the suggested sequence

to install your new device. Please refer to above diagram

2. To achieve the best performance of Ultra DMA 66/100/133 hard

disks, a special 80-wires IDE cable for Ultra DMA 66/100/133

is required.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

AATTAA//113333 SSuuppppoorrtteedd

This motherboard supports ATA66, ATA 100 or ATA13 3 DE devices. Following table lists the transfer rate of IDE PIO and DMA

modes. The IDE bus is 16-bit, which means every transfer is two bytes. As the hard drive industry introduces faster and higher

capacity hard drives, the current Ultra ATA/100 interface causes a data bottleneck between the drive and the host computer.

To avoid this problem, hard disk manufacturers have introduced the new Ultra ATA-133 interface technology.

traditional ATA/100, ATA/133 has up to 33 percent increase in interface speed with transfer rate of 133MB/s. ATA/133

performance is ideal for new operating systems, such as Window XP, that demand more storage space and faster data transfer

rates from more responsive computing experiences. To make good use of this new technology and enjoy its best performance, we recommend you to pair your system with a hard disk equipped with ATA/133 technology so that your system's need for speeding on this motherboard can be satisfied.

Mode Clock Period Clock Count Cycle TimeData Transfer Rate

PIO mode 0 30ns 20 600ns (1/600ns) x 2byte = 3.3MB/s

PIO mode 1 30ns 13 383ns (1/383ns) x 2byte = 5.2MB/s

PIO mode 2 30ns 8 240ns (1/240ns) x 2byte = 8.3MB/s

PIO mode 3 30ns 6 180ns (1/180ns) x 2byte = 11.1MB/s

PIO mode 4 30ns 4 120ns (1/120ns) x 2byte = 16.6MB/s

DMA mode 0 30ns 16 480ns (1/480ns) x 2byte = 4.16MB/s

DMA mode 1 30ns 5 150ns (1/150ns) x 2byte = 13.3MB/s

DMA mode 2 30ns 4 120ns (1/120ns) x 2byte = 16.6MB/s

ATA33 30ns 4 120ns (1/120ns) x 2byte x 2 = 33MB/s

ATA66 30ns 2 60ns (1/60ns) x 2byte x 2 = 66MB/s

ATA100 20ns 2 40ns (1/40ns) x 2byte x 2 = 100MB/s

ATA133 15ns 2 30ns (1/30ns) x 2byte x 2 = 133MB/s

Compared to

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx

OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

SSeerriiaall AATTAA SSuuppppoorrtteedd

This motherboard comes with a Promise Serial ATA (PDC20375) controller, aiming to provide you an

even faster transfer rate of 150 Mbytes/second. The traditional parallel ATA specification has defined

the standard storage interface for PCs with its original speed of just 3 Mbytes/second since the

protocol was introduced in the 1980s. And the latest generation of the interface, Ultra ATA-133, has

been developed further with a burst data transfer rate of 133 Mbytes/second. However, while ATA has

enjoyed an illustrious track record, the specification is now showing its age and imposes some serious design issues on today’s

developers, including a 5-volt signaling requirement, high pin count, and serious cabling headaches.

The Serial ATA specification is designed to overcome these design limitations while enabling the storage interface to scale with

the growing media rate demands of PC platforms. Serial ATA is to replace parallel ATA with the compatibility with existing

operating systems and drivers, adding performance headroom for years to come. It reduces voltage and pins count

requirements and can be implemented with thin and easy to route cables.

Serial ATA Controller

ACPI LED (Blue)

Serial ATA Connectors

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx

OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

CCoonnnneeccttiinngg SSeerriiaall AATTAA DDiisskk

To connect a Serial ATA disk, you have to have a 7-pin serial ATA cable. Connect two ends of the serial ATA cable to the serial

ATA header on the motherboard and the disk. Like every other traditional disk, you also have to connect a power cable. Please

be noted that it is a jumper free implement; you don’t need to set jumpers to define a master or slave disk. When connecting

two serial ATA disks, the system will automatically take the one connected to “Serial ATA 1” header as a master disk.

ACPI LED (Blue)

Comparison between Parallel ATA and Serial ATA

Parallel ATA Serial ATA

Bandwidth 100/133 MB/Secs 150/300/600 MB/Secs

Vol ts 5V 250mV

Pins 40 7

Length Limitation 18 inch (45.72cm) 1 meter (100cm)

Cable Wide Thin

Ventilation Bad Good

Peer-to-Peer No Yes

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx

SS//PPDDIIFF ((SSoonnyy//PPhhiilliippss DDiiggiittaall IInntteerrffaaccee)) CCoonnnneeccttoor

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a newest audio transfer file format, which provides impressive audio quality through

optical fiber and allows you to enjoy digital audio instead of analog audio. Through a specific audio cable, you can connect the

S/PDIF connector to other end of the S/PDIF audio module, which bears S/PDIF digital output. Normally there are two S/PDIF

outputs as shown, one for RCA connector, the most common one used for consumer audio products, and the other for optical

connector with better audio quality. Same as outputs, you can also connect RCA or optical audio products to input connectors

on the module and have the voice or music come out from your computer. However, you must have a S/PDIF supported

speaker/amplifier/decoder with S/PDIF digital input/output to connect to the S/PDIF digital input/output to make the most out of

this function.

(RCA)

S/PDIF OUT

S/PDIF IN

S/PDIF OUT

S/PDIF IN

(Optical)

S/PDIF Module

(User Upgrade Optional)

S/PDIF

Cable

Pin 1

S/PDIF

Connector

+5V

S/PDIFOUT

GND

S/PDIFIN

nlliinnee MMaannuuaal

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx

OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

SSuuppeerr 55..11 CChhaannnneell AAuuddiioo EEffffeecctt

This motherboard comes with an ALC650 CODEC, which supports high quality of 5.1 Channel audio effects, bringing you a

brand new audio experience. On the strength of the innovative design of ALC650, you're able to use standard line-jacks for

surround audio output without connecting any external module. To apply this function, you have to install the audio driver in the

Bonus Pack CD as well as an audio application supporting 5.1 Channel. Picture bellow represents the standard location of all

speakers in 5.1 Channel sound tracks. Please connect the plug of your front speakers to the green “Speaker out” port, rear

speakers’ plug to the blue “Line in” port and both of the center and subwoofer speakers to the red “MIC in” port.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

IIrrDDAA CCoonnnneeccttoorr

The IrDA connector can be configured to support wireless infrared module, with this module and application software such as

Laplink or Windows 95 Direct Cable Connection, the user can transfer files to or from laptops, notebooks, PDA devices and

printers. This connector supports HPSIR (115.2Kbps, 2 meters) and ASK-IR (56Kbps).

Install the infrared module onto the IrDA connector and enable the infrared function from BIOS Setup, UART2 Mode, make sure

to have the correct orientation when you plug in the IrDA connector.

Pin 1

IR_TX

IrDA Connector

+5V

KEY

GND

IR_RX

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

WWOOMM ((ZZeerroo VVoollttaaggee WWaakkee oonn MMooddeemm)) CCoonnnneeccttoorr

This motherboard implements special circuit to support Wake On Modem, both Internal modem card and external box modem

are supported. Since Internal modem card consumes no power when system power is off, it is recommended to use an internal

modem. To use internal modem, connect 4-pin cable from RING connector of modem card to the WOM connector on the

motherboard.

WOM Connector

+5VSB

RI-

GND

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

WWOOMM bbyy EExxtteerrnnaall BBOOXX MMoodeem

Traditional Green PC suspend mode does not really turn off the system power supply, it uses external box modem to trigger MB

COM port and resume back to active.

Note: This picture is for example only, it may not exactly be the same motherboard.

Pin 1

Serial Port

(Modem Side)

Serial Port

(Motherboard Side)

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

WWOOMM bbyy IInntteerrnnaall MMooddeemm CCaarrd

With the help of the ATX soft power On/Off, it is possible to have a system totally power off, and wakeup to automatically answer

a phone call as an answering machine or to send/receive a fax. You may identify whether or not your system is in true power off

mode by checking to see if the fan of your power supply is off. Both an external box modem and an internal modem card can be

used to support Modem Wake Up, but if you use an external modem, you have to leave your box modem on.

WOM Connector

(Motherboard Side)

Note: This picture is for example only, it may not exactly be the same motherboard.

WOM Connector

(Modem Card

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

WWOOLL ((WWaakkee oonn LLAANN))

This feature is very similar as Wake On Modem, but it goes through local area network. To use Wake On LAN function, you must

have a network card with chipset that supports this feature, and connect a cable from LAN card to motherboard WOL connector.

The system identification information (probably IP address) is stored on network card and because there is a lot of traffic on the

Ethernet, you need to install network management software, such as ADM, for the checking of how to wake up the system. Note

that, at least 600mA ATX standby current is required to support the LAN card for this function.

+5VSB

GND

LID

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx

OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

WOL Connector

(Motherboard Side)

Note: This picture is for example only, it may not exactly be the same motherboard.

WOL Connector

(Ethernet Card Side)

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

AAGGPP ((AAcccceelleerraatteedd GGrraapphhiicc PPoorrtt)) 88XX EExxppaannssiioonn SSlloott

The AK77-8X Max provides an AGP 8x slot. The AGP 8x is a bus interface targeted for high-performance 3D graphic. AGP

supports only memory read/write operation and single-master single-slave one-to-one only. AGP uses both rising and falling

edge of the 66MHz clock, for 4X AGP, the data transfer rate is 66MHz x 4bytes x 4 = 1056MB/s. AGP is now moving to AGP 8x

mode, which is 66MHz x 4bytes x 8 =2.1GB/s, This AGP expansion slot is for 1.5V-1.6V AGP card only.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

AAGGPP PPrrootteeccttiioonn TTeecchhnnoollooggyy aanndd AAGGPP LLEEDD

WWiitthh tthhee oouuttssttaannddiinngg RR&&DD aabbiilliittyy ooff AAOOppeenn aanndd iittss ssppeecciiaallllyy ddeevveellooppeedd cciirrccuuiitt,, tthhiiss mmooddeell iimmpplleemmeennttss aa bblleenndd nneeww tteecchhnnoollooggyy ttoo

pprrootteecctt yyoouurr mmootthheerrbbooaarrdd ffrroomm bbeeiinngg ddaammaaggeedd bbyy oovveerr--vvoollttaaggiinngg ooff AAGGPP ccaarrdd.. WWhheenn AAGGPP PPrrootteeccttiioonn TTeecchhnnoollooggyy iiss iimmpplleemmeenntteedd,,

tthhiiss mmootthheerrbbooaarrdd wwiillll aauuttoommaattiiccaallllyy ddeetteecctt tthhee vvoollttaaggee ooff AAGGPP ccaarrdd aanndd pprreevveenntt yyoouurr cchhiippsseettss ffrroomm bbeeiinngg bbuurrnntt oouutt.. PPlleeaassee nnoottee

tthhaatt iiff yyoouu iinnssttaallll aa AAGGPP ccaarrdd wwiitthh 33..33VV,, wwhhiicchh iiss nnoott ssuuppppoorrtteedd,, tthhee AAGGPP LLEEDD oonn tthhee mmootthheerrbbooaarrdd wwiillll lliigghhtt uupp ttoo wwaarrnn yyoouu tthhee

ppoossssiibbllee ddaammaaggee ooff tthhee eexxcceeeeddiinngg vvoollttaaggee.. YYoouu mmaayy ccoonnttaacctt yyoouurr AAGGPP ccaarrdd vveennddoorr ffoorr ffuurrtthheerr ssuuppppoorrtt..

AGP LED

Warning: It is strongly recommended not

to install a 3.3V AGP card, which is not

supported. When you do so, the AGP LED

on the motherboard will light up to warn you

the possible damage.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

CCNNRR ((CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn aanndd NNeettwwoorrkk RRiisseerr)) EExxppaannssiioonn SSlloott

CNR is a riser card specification to replace the AMR (Audio/Modem Riser) that supports V.90 analog modem, multi-channel

audio, and phone-line based networking. Owing to CPU computing power getting stronger, the digital processing job can be

implemented in main chipset and share CPU power. The analogy conversion (CODEC

circuit design, which is put on CNR card. This motherboard implements sound CODEC on board, but reserves CNR slot for the

option of modem function. Note that you can still use PCI modem card. Please note that if you want to use CNR audio card on

CNR slot, you must disable the sound output of CODEC from BIOS to prevent the CODEC from making out noises at the same

time.

) circuit requires a different and separate

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx

OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

PPCC9999 CCoolloorr CCooddeedd BBaacckk PPaanneell

The onboard I/O devices are PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, serial ports COM1 and COM2, RJ45 LAN Jack, Printer, USB, AC97

sound. The view angle of drawing shown here is the back panel of the housing.

PS/2 Keyboard: For standard keyboard, which is using a PS/2 plug. PS/2 Mouse: For PC-Mouse, which is using a PS/2 plug. USB Port: Available for connecting USB devices. Parallel Port: To connect with SPP/ECP/EPP printer. COM1 Port: To connect with pointing devices, modem or others serial devices. Speaker Out: To External Speaker, Earphone or Amplifier. Line-In: Comes from the signal sources, such as CD/Tape player. MIC-In: From Microphone.

PS/2 Mouse

Connector

PS/2 Keyboard

Connector

USB Port

(2.0)

COM 1 Port COM 2 Port

SPP/EPP/ECP

Parallel Port

RJ45 LAN Jack

USB Port

(2.0)

Line-In

Speaker Out

MIC-In

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx

OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

SSuuppppoorrtt SSiixx UUSSBB 22..00 PPoorrtt

This motherboard provides six USB ports to connect USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, modem, printer, etc. There are

four connectors on the PC99 back panel. You can use proper cables to connect the other USB connectors to the USB modules

or front panel of chassis. Please note that USB 2.0, with fancy speed up to 480Mbps, is 40 times faster than the traditional ones.

Except for the speed increase, USB 2.0 supports old USB 1.0/1.1 software and peripherals, offering impressive and even better

compatibility to customers.

Pin 1

USB2 Connector

+5V

SBD2-

SBD2+

GND

KEY

UUSSBB22 CCoonnnneeccttoorr

+5V SBD3SBD3+ GND NC

Note: Please note that if you would like to use

USB devices (Example: keyboard, mouse etc.)

under DOS environment, you must install driver

comes with the devices to make it work.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

OOnnbbooaarrdd IIEEEEEE 11339944 CCoonnttrroolllleerr

This motherboard comes with IEEE 1394a controller TI TSB43AB22 onboard. The IEEE 1394 provides data transfer rate up to

400Mb/s, and USB just has 12Mb/s. Hence, the IEEE 1394 interface can connect with the devices that need high data

transferring performance, such as digital camera, scanner or others IEEE 1394 devices. Please use the proper cable to connect

with devices.

IEEE 1394

Port 1

IEEE 1394

Port 2

Shielding GND

Pin 1

1394_PWR

TPB-

GND

TPA+

10 9

2 1

KEY 1394_PWR TPB+ GND TPA-

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

SSuuppppoorrtt 1100//110000 MMbbppss LLAANN oonnbbooaarrd

The South Bridge VT8235 includes a fast Ethernet controller on chip. On the strength of RealTek RTL8100BL LAN controller on

board, which is a highly-integrated Platform LAN Connect device, it provides 10/100M bps Ethernet for office and home use, the

Ethernet RJ45 connector is located on top of USB connectors. The green LED indicates the link mode, it lights when linking to

network and blinking when transferring data. The orange LED indicates the transfer mode, and it lights when data is transferring

in 100Mbps mode. To enable or disable this function, you may simply adjust it through BIOS.

Green/ACT

Orange/Speed

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

CChhaassssiiss IInnttrruussiioonn SSeennssoorr

The “CASE OPEN” header provides chassis intrusion-monitoring function. To make this function works, you have to enable it in

the system BIOS, connect this header to a sensor somewhere on the chassis. So, whenever the sensor is being triggered by

light or opening of the chassis, the system will send out beep sound to inform you. Please be informed that this useful function

only applies to advanced chassis, you may purchase an extra sensor, attach it on your chassis, and make a good use of this

function.

Pin 1

GND

SENSOR

Case Open

Sensor Connector

AAK

7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

CD-IN

Note: Though some of the latest version of Windows

support “Digital Audio” through IDE bus. However, in

order to use Open Jukebox player, which is driven

under BIOS, it is a MUST to insert audio cable to

CD-IN connector on the motherboard.

CCDD AAuddiioo CCoonnnneeccttoorr

This connector is used to connect CD Audio cable from CD-ROM or DVD drive to onboard sound.

GND

AAKK7

7--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

AAUUXX--IINN CCoonnnneeccttoorr

This connector is used to connect MPEG Audio cable from MPEG card to onboard sound.

GND

AUX-IN

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

FFrroonntt AAuuddiioo CCoonnnneeccttoorr

If the housing has been designed with an audio port on the front panel, you’ll be able to connect onboard audio to front panel

through this connector. By the way, please remove 5-6 and 9-10 jumper caps from the Front Audio Connector before connecting

the cable. Please do not remove these 5-6 and 9-10 yellow jumper caps if there’s no audio port on the front panel.

Pin 1

AUD_MIC

AUD_MIC_BIAS

AUD_FPOUT_R

AUD_FROUT_L

1 2

AUD_GND

AUD_VCC

AUD_RET_R

KEY

AUD_RET_L

9 10

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

DDiiee--HHaarrdd BBIIOOSS ((110000%% VViirruuss PPrrootteeccttiioonn,, UUsseerr UUppggrraaddee OOppttiioonnaall))

Recently, many viruses have been found that they may destroy bios code and data area. Therefore, this motherboard

implements a very effective hardware protection method that does not involve any software or BIOS coding, hence it is 100%

virus free. You may restore the originally mounted BIOS with BIOS 2 by setting JP30 to pin 2-3 if it fails to act normally. This

motherboard comes with one BIOS ROM, you may contact our local distributor or reseller for purchasing the extra BIOS ROM.

Please visit our website: http://english.aopen.com.tw/

BIOS 1

JP30

for details.

Normal

(Default)

Rescue

BIOS 2

(User Upgrade

Optional)

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

EExxtteerrnnaall CCoonnttrroolllleerr ffoorr DDIIEE--HHAARRDD BBIIOOSS ((UUsseerr UUppggrraaddee OOppttiioonnaall))

External Controller provides you a better and convenience way to switch the BIOS status between “Rescue” and “Normal”

without opening the case of your computer. You have to plug the jumper cable to the connector pin (JP30) on the motherboard.

Be careful of the orientation when you connect, the red wire should correspond to Pin1.

Normal

To / From CPU

Read Only

Read/Write

Rescue ROM

Manual Switch

Flash ROM

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

Note: If you suspect your BIOS is infected by virus, just rescue your bios by following steps:

1. Turn off the system, set the External Controller to “Rescue” to read from rescue ROM.

2. Boot the system and set the switch back to “Normal”.

3. Follow the BIOS upgrade procedure to rehabilitate BIOS.

Reboot the system, and you should be able to go back to normal mode.

Normal

(Read from normal

Flash ROM)

Tip: If you place the switch to the middle

(as 3rd picture shows), you will not be

able to boot your system, thus you can

protect your data from molesting.

Rescue

(Read from

Rescue ROM)

Lock

(Lock your computer to protect your data)

Pin 1

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

DDrr.. LLEEDD CCoonnnneeccttoorr ((UUsseerr UUppggrraaddee OOppttiioonnaall))

In conjunction with Dr. LED (User Upgrade Optional), which can easily show what kind of problem you may incur on your system

during assembly. It can clearly indicate whether there is a component issue or an installed issue by the 8 LEDs on the front

panel of Dr. LED. This helps you quickly self-diagnostic your system status.

KEY

GND

1 2

S1 3.3V

5 6

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx

Dr. LED is a CD disc storage box with 8 LEDs on its front panel, the size of Dr. LED is exactly the same as 5.25 in floppy drive,

so that it can be mount into normal 5.25 in drive bay of any housing.

The total 8 LEDs light up alternatively if the system fails in one of eight stages. Once the LED7 (latest LED) is lit, this indicates

that the system has completed its boot-up procedure.

The 8 LEDs indicate the following messages when lit:

LED 0 - Indicates that the CPU may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.

LED 1 - Indicates that the memory may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.

LED 2 - Indicates that the AGP may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.

LED 3 - Indicates that the PCI card may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.

LED 4 - Indicates that the floppy disk drive may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.

LED 5 - Indicates that the HDD may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.

LED 6 - Indicates that the keyboard may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.

LED 7 - Indicates that the system is OK.

OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

01234567

Boot O.K.

PCI MemoryVideo CPUFloppyHDD

Note: During POST (Power On Self Test) procedure, the

Debug LED will light on sequentially from LED0 to LED7 until

the system boot O.K

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

DDrr.. VVooiiccee IIII ((VVoolluummee aaddjjuussttaabbllee tthhrroouugghh ssppeeaakkeerr))

The Dr. Voice II is a great feature of this motherboard, which can identifies what kind of problems had occurred in the operating

system. It can even clearly “tell” whether there is a component issue or an installed issue, such as CPU, memory module, VGA,

PCI add-on card, FDD, HDD or keyboard by voice. The Dr. Voice provides four kinds of language versions, English, German,

Japanese and Chinese for your choosing. You can select preferred language version by JP15 & JP16 jumpers.

JP16 Pin 1

JP16

Pin 1

Select Jumper

English

(Default)

Dr. Voice II

Language

JP15 Pin 1

Chinese Japanese

JP15

Pin 1

German

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

JJPP22 SSppeeaakkeerr //BBuuzzzzeerr SSeelleecctt JJuummppeerr

This motherboard comes with another considerate function, which allows you to select the voice coming out from buzzer or

speaker, if Dr. Voice detects any errors that occurred in the operating system. If you want to enable buzzer, you may set JP2 to

pin 1-2, or pin 2-3 to enable speaker.

Pin 1

JP2 Speaker/Buzzer

Select Jumper

Buzzer

(Default)

Speaker

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaall

BBaatttteerryy--lleessss aanndd LLoonngg LLiiffee DDeessiiggnn

This Motherboard implements Flash ROM and a special circuit that allows you to save your current CPU and CMOS Setup configurations without using the battery. The RTC (real time clock) can also keep running as long as the power cord is plugged. If you lose your CMOS data by accident, you can just reload the CMOS configurations from Flash ROM and the system will recover as usual.

Flash

ROM

ATX Stand-by

(Real Time Clock)

00:00:00

Power

Auto Switch

RTC

CMOS

Battery

uto switching to ATX standby power as long as AC power line is plugged. This smart design can increases battery life if you still had battery plugged on motherboard.

Backup by EEPROM

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaall

CCPPUU OOvveerr--ccuurrrreenntt PPrrootteeccttiioonn

Over Current Protection has been popularly implemented on ATX 3.3V/5V/12V switching power supply for a while. However, new generation CPU is able to use regulator of different voltages to transfer 12V to CPU voltage (for example, to 2.0V). This motherboard is with switching regulator onboard that supports CPU over-current protection, and it applies to 3.3V/5V/12V power supply for providing full line over-c urrent prot ect ion.

Note: Although we have implemented protection circuit try to prevent any human operating mistake, there is still certain risk that CPU, memory, HDD, add-on cards installed on this motherboard may be damaged because of component failure, human operating error or unknown nature reason. AOpen cannot guaranty the protection circuit will always work perfectly.

ATX Switching Power

Supply

Onboard

Power

Regulator

Over-Current

Protection

Circuit

5V (Protected by power supply)

3.3V (Protected by power supply)

12V (Protected by power supply)

CPU Core Voltage

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx

OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

AAOOCCoonnffiigg UUttiilliittyy

AOpen always dedicated to provide users a much friendlier computer environment. We now bring you a comprehensive system

detective utility. AOconfig is a Windows based utility with user-friendly interface that allows users to obtain information of the

operation system and hardware such as motherboard, CPU, memory, PCI devices and IDE devices. The powerful utility also

displays the version of BIOS and firmware for your convenience of maintenance.

Moreover, AOconfig allows users to save information in *.BMP or *.TXT format which users may collect the system information

in detail and send them to AOpen directly for technical support or further diagnosis of system problem.

1. The system page shows the detail information of the motherboard, the operating system, the processor, and BIOS version.

2. The PCI device page shows the configurations of all PCI devices installed on your motherboard.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

NOTE: AOconfig can be used in Windows 98SE/ME, NT4.0/2000, or even the latest Windows XP. Please be

informed that AOconfig can only be operated in a system equipped with an AOpen motherboard. Meanwhile, all

applications must be closed before starting AOconfig.

3. This page presents the IDE devices information, such as the serial number, the manufacturer, the firmware version, and capacity.

4. From this page, users may obtain the technical support information of AOpen.

Moreover, detailed information

could be saved in .bmp or .txt

format.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

RReesseettaabbllee FFuussee

Traditional motherboard has fuse for Keyboard and USB port to prevent over-current or shortage. These fuses are soldered

onboard that user cannot replace it when it is damaged (did the job to protect motherboard), and the motherboard remains

malfunction.

With expensive Resetable Fuse, the motherboard can resume back to normal function after fuse had done its protection job.

Resetable

Fuse

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

2222000

The quality of low ESR capacitor (Low Equivalent Series Resistance) during high frequency operation is very important for the

stability of CPU power. The idea of where to put these capacitors is another know-how that requires experience and detail

calculation.

Not only that, this motherboard implements 2200μF capacitor, which is much larger than normal capacitor (1000 or 1500μF)

and it provides better stability for CPU power.

LLooww EESSRR CCaappaacciittoorr

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

The power circuit of the CPU core voltage must be checked to ensure system stability for high speed CPUs (such as the new

Pentium III, or when overclocking). A typical CPU core voltage is 2.0V, so a good design should control voltage between 1.860V

and 2.140V. That is, the transient must be below 280mV. Below is a timing diagram captured by a Digital Storage Scope, it

shows the voltage transient is only 143mv even when maximum 60 current is applied.

Note: This diagram for example only, it may not exactly be the same motherboard.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

LLaayoouutt ((FFrreeqquueennccyy IIssoollaattiioonn WWaallll))

Note: This diagram is for example only, it may not exactly be the same diagram of this motherboard.

For high frequency operation, especially overclocking,

layout is the most important factor to make sure

chipset and CPU working in stable condition. The

layout of this motherboard implements AOpen’s

unique design called “ Frequency Isolation Wall”.

Separating each critical portion of motherboard into

regions where each region operates in a same or

similar frequency range to avoid cross talk and

frequency interference between each region’s

operations and condition. The trace length and route

must be calculated carefully. For example, the clock

trace must be equal length (not necessarily as short

as possible) so that clock skew will be controlled

within few a pico second (1/10

Sec)

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx

OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

EEnnllaarrggeedd AAlluummiinnuumm HHeeaattssiinnkk

Cool down CPU and Chipset is important for system reliability. Enlarged aluminum heat sink provides better heat consumption

especially when you are trying to over clocking the CPU.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx

OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

VViivviidd BBIIOOSS tteecchhnnoollooggyy

Unlike earlier graphic POST screen which could occupy the whole screen and mask text information during POST, AOpen

VividBIOS deals with graphics and texts separately, and makes them running simultaneously during POST. With this innovative

design, VividBios now brings you a beautiful and sleek 256 colors screen without missing any important information shown on

POST screen.

In addition, the limited space of BIOS ROM is another big issue. When all of the traditional BIOS can only show

space-consuming and uncompressed Bitmap, AOpen has considerately tuned the BIOS to next generation, to recognize the

smaller-sized GIF format and even dynamic-showing GIF animation.

Vivid BIOS shares the same fundamental technology with Open JukeBox CD Player, you may use the same EzSkin utility to

change your Vivid BIOS screen or to download your favorite Open JukeBox skin. If you see this little logo your model name on the BIOS download page, http://english.aopen.com.tw/tech/download/skin

motherboard supports this innovative feature!

Have you been fed up with the conservative and immutable POST screen? Let’s rule out

the tradition idea that POST screen are stiff and frigid, and let AOpen show you the newly

developed VividBIOS to experience the lively vivid colorful POST screen!

shown beside

, it is assured that your

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

DDrriivveerr aanndd UUttiilliittyy

There are motherboard drivers and utilities included in AOpen Bonus CD disc. You don’t need to install all of them in order to

boot your system. But after you finish the hardware installation, you have to install your operation system first (such as Windows

98) before you can install any drivers or utilities. Please refer to your operation system’s installation guide.

Note: Please follow recommended procedure

to install Windows 95

and Windows 98.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

AAuuttoo--rruunn MMeennuu ffrroomm BBoonnuuss CCDD DDiisscc

You can use the auto-run menu of Bonus CD disc. Choose the utility and driver and select model name.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

IInnssttaalllliinngg WWiinnddoowwss 9955

1. First, don’t install any add-on card except AGP card.

2. Install Windows 95 OSR2 v2.1, 1212 or 1214 version and later with USB support. Otherwise, you need to install

USBSUPP.EXE.

3. Install the VIA 4 in 1 driver, which includes VIA AGP Vxd driver, VIA ATAPI Vendor Support driver and VIA registry (INF)

program.

4. Finally, Install other add-on cards and their drivers.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

IInnssttaalllliinngg WWiinnddoowwss 9988

1. First, don’t install any add-on card except AGP card.

2. Enable USB Controller in BIOS Setup > Advanced Chipset Features > OnChip USB, to make BIOS fully capable of

controlling IRQ assignment.

3. Install Window 98 into your system.

4. Install the VIA 4 in 1 driver

registry (INF) program.

5. Finally, Install other add-on cards and their drivers.

, which includes VIA AGP Vxd driver, IRQ Routing, VIA ATAPI Vendor Support driver and VIA

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

IInnssttaalllliinngg WWiinnddoowws

If you are using Windows® 98 Second Edition, Windows® Millennium Edition or Windows® 2000/XP, you do not need to install

the 4-in-1 driver as the IRQ Routing Driver and the ACPI Registry are already incorporated into the operating system. Users with

Windows

Please refer to VIA Technologies Inc. for latest version of 4 in 1 driver:

http://www.via.com/

http://www.via.com/drivers/4in1420.exe

98 SE may update the VIA Registry INF and AGP drivers by installing them individually.

9988 SSEE,, WWiinnddoowws

MMEE && WWiinnddoowws

22000000//XXPP

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

IInnssttaalllliinngg VVIIAA 44 iinn 11 DDrriivverr e

You can install the VIA 4 in 1 driver (IDE Bus master (For Windows NT use), VIA ATAPI Vendor Support Driver, VIA AGP, IRQ

Routing Driver (For Windows 98 use), VIA Registry (INF) Driver) from the Bonus Pack CD disc auto-run menu.

Warning: To take advantage of ATA133, it is a must to

install the latest version of VIA 4in1 driver in the Bonus CD.

For Windows2000, it cannot supports ATA133 even after

installing the latest version of VIA 4-in-1 driver until the

Warning: If you want to uninstall the VIA AGP Vxd driver,

please remove the AGP card driver first. Otherwise, the

screen may go black at rebooting after the un-installation.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

IInnssttaalllliinngg OOnnbbooaarrdd SSoouunndd DDriivveerr

This motherboard comes with RealTek ALC650 AC97 CODEC and the sound controller is in VIA South Bridge chipset. You can

find the audio driver from the Bonus Pack CD disc auto-run menu.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx

OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

TThhee nnooiissee iiss ggoonnee!!!! -------- SSiilleennttTTeekk

As the clock of CPU keeps rocketing higher and higher, it inevitably brings higher heat and

system temperature in a relative way. The way we deal with this heat problem, however, is to

spare no effort to add one fan after another to protect our pampered system, expecting these

fans could cool down our machine as much as it could.

But at the same time, we believe that same amount of users are affected terribly while working with their PC by the irritating

noises of these fans. As a matter of fact, we do not have to get our fans running at such a high speed in most cases; on the

contrary, we discovered that having your fans running at appropriate time and speed could not only reduce the noise, but also

consume the least power the system

needed, so as to prevent over-wasting

of energy resource.

Today, AOpen Motherboard is honored

to bring you a new overall solution,

SilentTek, to have your system quiet. To

collocate with hardware circuit, BIOS

and the utility under Windows,

SilentTek combined “Hardware-Status

Monitoring”, “Overheat Warning” and

“Fan Speed Control” with user-friendly

interfaces to provide you a perfect

balance between noises, system

performance and stability.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

The first image you have here is the Voltage Status page. You can find current status of all voltages and set your expected margins of warning level.

You may check your system voltage from the indicating bar here.

In “Temp/Fan/Case” page, you may get aware of the current temperature of CPU and the heat inside chassis, plus checking if fans are running properly.

Of course, you may set your defaulted lowest margin for your fans and the SilentTek would also pop up a message box and alarm you when the fan is rotating slower than this specified speed.

You may set the highest margin of your CPU and system temperature as default, and SilentTek would pop up a message box and alert you with alarm when the temperature goes beyond the specified margin.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

The following page is sure to be the most important part of this utility, you may control the rotation speed of specific fans you got

with options inside in this page. Respectively illustrate as follow:

1. Smart FAN Control: This is the default setting of

SilentTek and can be used for any branded computer

housing. With a special algorithm developed by

AOpen, the fan speed is automatically adjusted by

the factors of CPU and ambient temperature.

Ease-of-use and trouble free at your service.

2. Fixed FAN Control: Under this setting, a desired fan

speed is set fixed when operating.

3. Multiple Level Control: This is the most versatile

setting that allows you to set fan speed in relation to

temperature. You may find this setting fits youbest.

4. AOpen Recommend Setting: This setting is

designed specifically for AOpen housing. A series of

lab tests were conducted under the real world

scenario to determine optimum fan speed to reduce

noise level within CPU working condition and

temperature. Most of the time, the fan would remain

Note: Due to there are hundreds different brands of fan

on the market, there might be some inaccuracy

occurred when you have had adjusted your rotation

speed; this is still under criterion and please assured

that it won’t cause any problem to your system.

still when CPU is not fully utilized.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

IInnssttaalllliinngg UUSSBB22..00 DDriivveerr

This motherboard comes with USB2.0 function. You can install USB2.0 Driver under Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows

2000 and Windows XP from the Bonus Pack CD disc auto-run menu.

Note: After installing USB 2.0 driver under WinME, there would be a "green question

mark" on "VIA USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller" item. Please rest assured that it is

not an error message. You may just ignore it.

Introducti

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

IInnssttaalllliinngg LLAANN DDrriivveerr

------------This document describes the procedure to install Windows 95 (Golden version), Win95A, OSR2, Windows 98/98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows NT v4.0 driver for RealTek RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet adapter.

[Windows 95 (Golden version), Win95A and OSR2] Installing driver procedure on Microsoft Windows 95 :

-----------------------------------------------------

1. Ask you to select which driver you want to install, select "Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer".

2. Specify the setup file pathname [CD-ROM]:Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\Win95\WIN95A (for Windows 95 and Win95A) or [CD-ROM]:Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\Win95 (for Windows 95 OSR2).

3. Windows 95 will appear some messages to insert Windows 95 system disk to complete setup step.

4. Windows 95 will finish the other installation procedure automatically, then you restart the system.

[Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows2000, Windows ME, Windows XP] Installing driver for Win98/Win98 SE/Windows2000/Windows ME/Windows XP :

-------------------------------------------------------------------

1. Ask you to select which driver you want to install, select "Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer".

2. Specify the setup file pathname [CD-ROM]:Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\WIN98 (for Windows 98/98 SE) or [CD-ROM]:Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\WIN2000 (for Windows 2000) or [CD-ROM]:Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\WINME (for Windows ME) or [CD-ROM]:Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\WinXP (for Windows XP)

3. Win98/Win98 SE/Windows2000/Windows ME will appear some messages to insert Win98/Win98

4. Win98/Win98 SE/Windows2000/Windows ME will finish the other installation procedure automatically, then you restart

on:

SE/Windows2000/Windows ME system disk to complete setup step.

the system.

[Wind

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

owsNT 3.5, 3.51 & 4.

Installing driver procedure on Microsoft Windows NT :

----------------------------------------------------When you are in Windows NT :

1. In the Main group of NT, select the "Control Panel" icon.

2. In the Control Panel window, choose the "Network" icon.

3. In the Network Settings dialog box, choose the "Add Adapter" button. The Add Network Adapter dialog box appears.

4. In the list of network cards, select "<other> Requires disk from manufacturer", and then press <Enter> button.

5. Enter drive and pathname [CD-ROM]:\Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\WinNT4 (for NT 4.0) which is the path where the setup file OEMSETUP.INF is

located, and then choose the OK button.

6. The screen will appear "Select Line Speed" dialog box which is provide by RTL8139.SYS driver. The default value is "auto" so that the RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet adapter and its driver RTL8139.SYS will auto-detect the line speed, 10 Mb or 100Mb, while the RTL8139.SYS is loading. The other values, "10" or "100", are only used when you want to forced RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet adapter to 10Mb or 100Mb.

7. The screen will appear "Input EthernetID" dialog box which is provide by RTL8139.SYS driver. This option is only required when you have more than one Realtek RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet adapters on this computer. Select "SKIP" if only one adapter is installed on this computer.

8. "Bus Location" display in next screen. Your machine contains more than one hardware bus, please select the Bus Type and Bus number on which your network adapter card is installed.

9. NT will then perform the binding process. If any additional network software options were installed, you may be prompted for specific information for these packages.

10. Restarting your system you will acquire network service.

NOTES:

------

* Installing Multiple LAN Adapters: Enter Windows NT and follow above setup procedure step 2,in the "Network Settings" dialog box, choose the "Configure.."

button.

The "Input Ethernet ID" dialog box appears and input adapter's Ethernet ID. Last step to select OK and close NETWORK

SETUP.

Select SKIP if only one adapter is installed on this computer.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

IInnssttaalllliinngg SSeerriiaall AATTAA DDrriivveerr

Windows 2000 Installation Guide

******************************************************

Installing Driver During New Windows 2000 Installation

******************************************************

1. Start the installation:

a. Floppy Install: Boot the computer with the Windows 2000 installation diskettes.

b. Floppyless Install: Boot from floppy and type "WINNT". After files have been copied, the system will reboot. On the reboot,

press <F6> after the message "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration..." appears.

c. CD-ROM Install: Boot from the CD-ROM. Press <F6> after the message "Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or

RAID driver" appears.

2. When the "Windows 2000 Setup" window is generated, press "S" to Specify an Additional Device(s)

3. Insert the Promise SATA150 driver diskette into drive A: and press "Enter" key.

4. Use "↑" or "↓" to choose "Win2000 Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" from the list that appears on screen, and

then press the "Enter" key.

5. The Windows 2000 Setup screen will appear again saying "Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices:"

The list will include "Win2000 Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller".

NOTE: If you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified, continue

to the next step -

6. From the Windows 2000 Setup screen, press the Enter key. Setup will now load all device files and then continue the

Windows 2000 installation.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

************************************************* Installing Driver in Existing Windows 2000 System ************************************************* WARNING: If you will be moving the boot drive containing the existing Windows 2000 operating system to the SATA150 connector, the SATA150 driver MUST be loaded on to this hard drive while it is still attached to your existing hard drive controller. Do not attach this drive or any other hard drive to the SATA150 connector before completing this step.

After enabling the SATA150 IDE controller and rebooting your system, Windows 2000 setup will show a "New Hardware Found" dialog box. Under Windows 2000, "PCI Mass Storage Controller" will be displayed.

1. Choose "Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended)". from the list, and then press "Enter".

2. Choose "Specify a location." and then press "Next"

3. Choose "Mass Storage controller" and press "next" and next screen press "finish"

4. Insert the Promise SATA150 driver diskette into drive A:.

5. Type "A:\" in the text box that appears. Press " OK ".

4a. Insert the Bonus CD in CD-ROM. 5a. Type "[CD-ROM]:\Driver\Promise\SATA150\Driver\Win2000" in the text box that appears. Press " OK ".

6. Click on "Next." A message informing you that Windows has found "Win2000 Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" should appear.

7. Click on "Next," and then on "Finish."

************************************ Confirming Windows 2000 Installation ************************************

1. From Windows 2000, open the Control Panel from "My Computer" followed by the System icon.

2. Choose the "Hardware" tab, and then click the "Device Manager" tab.

3. Click the "+" in front of "SCSI controllers". "Win2000 Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" should appear.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

****************************************************

Installing Drivers During Windows 98 SE Installation

**************************************************** The following details the installation of the Serial ATA drivers while installing Windows 98 SE (with the SATA controller is enabled already).

1. After enabling the Serial ATA controller and configuring the hard drive(s), partition and format your hard drive(s), if necessary.

2. Install Windows 98 SE normally.

3. After installation, go the "Start" menu and choose "Settings."

4. From the "Settings" menu, choose "Control Panel."

5. In the "Control Panel" window, double-click on the "System" icon.

6. In the "System" window, choose the "Device Manager" tab.

7. In the hierarchical display under "Other Devices" is a listing for "PCI Mass Storage Controller." Choose it and then press the "Properties" button.

8. Choose "Reinstall Driver," and then press "Next."

9. Choose "Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now (recommended)," then press "Next."

10. Insert the Promise SATA150 driver diskette into drive A:.

11. Choose "Specify a Location," and then type "A:\"

10a. Insert the "Bonus CD" in CD-ROM. 11a. Choose "Specify a Location," and then type "[CD-ROM]:\Driver\Promise\SATA150\Driver\Win98-Me" in the text box.

12. Press the "Next" button. A message informing you that Windows has found "Win98-ME Promise SATA150 TX2plus(tm) IDE Controller" should appear.

13. Press "Next," then "Finish". ******************************************** Confirming Driver Installation in Windows 98 ******************************************** To confirm that the driver has been properly loaded in Windows 98, perform the following steps:

1. Choose "Settings" from the "Start" menu.

2. Choose "Control Panel," and then double-click on the "System" icon.

3. Choose the "Device Manager" tab, and then click the "+" in front of "SCSI controllers." "Win98-ME Promise SATA150 TX2plus(tm) IDE Controller" should appear.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

*************************************************

Installing Drivers During Windows Me Installation

************************************************* The following details the installation of the Serial ATA drivers while installing Windows Me (with the Serial ATA controller is enabled already).

1. Install Windows Me fully.

2. After installation, go the "Start" menu and choose "Settings."

3. From the "Settings" menu, choose "Control Panel."

4. In the "Control Panel" window, double-click on the "System" icon.

5. In the "System" window, choose the "Device Manager" tab.

6. In the hierarchical display under "Other Devices" is a listing for "PCI Mass Storage Controller." Choose it and then press the "Properties" button.

7. Choose "Reinstall Driver," and then press "Next."

8. Choose "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)," then press "Next".

9. Insert the Promise SATA150 driver diskette into drive A:.

10. Choose "Specify a Location," and then type "A:\" 9a. Insert the "Bonus CD" in CD-ROM. 10a. Choose "Specify a Location," and then type "[CD-ROM]:\Driver\Promise\SATA150\Driver\Win98-Me" in the text box.

11. Press the "Next" button. A message informing you that Windows Me has found "Win98-ME Promise SATA150 TX2plus(tm) IDE Controller" should appear.

12. Press "Next," then "Finish".

******************************************** Confirming Driver Installation in Windows Me ******************************************** To confirm that the driver has been properly loaded in Windows Me, perform the following steps:

1. Choose "Settings" from the "Start" menu.

2. Choose "Control Panel," and then double-click on the "System" icon.

3. Choose the "Device Manager" tab, and then click the "+" in front of "SCSI & RAID controllers". "Win98-ME Promise SATT150 TX2plus(tm) IDE Controller" should appear.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

Windows NT 4.x Installation Guide

*********************************************************

Installing Drivers During New Windows NT 4.0 Installation

*********************************************************

1. Start the system installation by booting from the Windows NT disk: a. Floppy install: boot the system with the Windows NT installation diskettes. b. Floppyless install: boot from floppy and type "WINNT /B". After files have been copied, the system will reboot. On the reboot, press the "F6" key when the message "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration…" appears. c. CD-ROM disk install: boot from the CD-ROM disk and press the "F6" key when the message "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration…" appears.

2. When the "Windows NT Setup" window is generated, press "S" to specify an Additional Device(s).

3. Use "↑" or "↓" to select "Other" and press the "Enter" key.

4. Insert the driver diskette into drive A: and press the "Enter" key.

5. Choose "WinNT Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" from the list that appears on screen,and then press the "Enter" key.

6. The Windows NT Setup screen will appear again saying, "Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices:" The list will include "WinNT Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller".

NOTE: If you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified, continue to the next step -

7. From the Windows NT Setup screen, press the Enter key. Setup will now load all device files and then continue the Windows NT installation.

8. After a successful installation, the "SCSI Adapter Setup" box will show that the "WinNT Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" driver has been installed.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

***********************************************

Installing Drivers with Existing Windows NT 4.0

***********************************************

WARNING: If you wish to use your current bootable drive with the Windows NT4 operating system on the SATA150, perform the

steps below while the boot drive is still attached to your existing onboard IDE controller. Do not attach any drives to your

SATA150 until the steps below are complete.

1. Choose "Settings" from the "Start" menu.

2. Choose "Control Panel" from the "Settings" menu.

3. Double-click on the "SCSI Adapters" icon, which generates the "SCSI Adapters" dialog box.

4. Choose "Drivers," and then press "Add."

5. In the "Install Drivers" dialog box, press "Have Disk…"

6. When the "Install From Disk" appears, Insert the driver diskette into drive A:, then

choose "OK."

7. When the "Install Driver" dialog box appears, select "WinNT Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE

Controller" and then press "OK."

8. When the "Select SCSI Adapter Option" dialog box appears, press "Install."

9. After a successful installation, the "SCSI Adapter Setup" box will show that the "WinNT

Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" driver has been installed.

10. Power off your system, and then attach your hard drive(s) to the SATA150 controller.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

Windows XP Installation Guide ****************************************************

Installing Driver During New Windows XP Installation

****************************************************

1. Start the installation: a. Floppy Install: Boot the computer with the Windows XP installation diskettes. b. Floppyless Install: Boot from floppy and type "WINNT". After files have been copied, the system will reboot. On the reboot, press <F6> after the message "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration..." appears. c. CD-ROM Install: Boot from the CD-ROM. Press <F6> after the message "Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears.

2. When the "Windows XP Setup" window is generated, press "S" to Specify an Additional Device(s)

3. Insert the Promise SATA150 driver diskette into drive A: and press "Enter" key.

4. Use "↑" or "↓" to choose "WinXP Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" from the list that appears on screen, and then press the "Enter" key.

5. Press "S" to use the driver on the floppy disk, and then press "enter" to continue with installation. If you press "enter" to use "Windows default driver", you will encounter the following error message in the next phase of the installation: "Setup did not find any hard disk drives installed in your computer"

NOTE: Restart installation and then use option "S" to load driver from floppy disk.

6. The Windows XP Setup screen will appear again saying, "Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices:" The list will include "WinXP Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller".

NOTE: If you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified, continue to the next step -

7. From the Windows XP Setup screen, press the Enter key. Setup will now load all device files and then continue the Windows XP installation.

AAKK7777--88XX MMaaxx OOnnlliinnee MMaannuuaal

*********************************************** Installing Driver in Existing Windows XP System ***********************************************

WARNING: If you will be moving the boot drive containing the existing Windows XP operating system to the SATA150 connector, the SATA150 driver MUST be loaded on to this hard drive while it is still attached to your existing hard drive controller. Do not attach this drive or any other hard drive to the SATA150 controller before completing this step.

After enabling the SATA150, Windows XP setup will show a "Found New Hardware" dialog box. Under Windows XP, "Mass Storage Controller" will be displayed.

1. Click on "Next," and from the generated list box, choose "Install from a list or special location (Advanced)"

2. Click on "Next," and from the generated choices, choose "Include this location in the search:"

3. Insert the Promise SATA150 driver diskette into drive A:.

4. Type "A:\" in the text box that appears. Press " OK ".

3a. Insert the Bonus CD in CD-ROM. 4a. Type "[CD-ROM]:\Driver\Promise\SATA150\Driver\WinXP" in the text box that appears. Press " OK ".

5. Click on "Next." A message informing you that Windows XP has found "WinXP Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" should appear.

6. When the New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the Promise SATA150 software, click on "Finish"

********************************** Confirming Windows XP Installation **********************************

1. From Windows XP, open the Control Panel from "My Computer".

2. Click on "Performance and maintenance".

3. Click on the "System" icon.

4. Choose the "Hardware" tab, and then click the "Device Manager" tab.

5. Click the "+" in front of "SCSI controllers". "WinXP Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" should appear.

100

AOpen AK778XMAX User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

AK77-8X Max

Chipset

Ultra DMA 66/100/133 Bus Master IDE

Expansion Slots

Memory

On-board AC97 Sound

Six USB 2.0 Connectors

IEEE 1394

1MHz Stepping Frequency Adjustment

Watch Dog Timer

Die-Hard BIOS (User Upgrade Optional)

Dr. LED (User Upgrade Optional)

Power Management/Plug and Play

Hardware Monitoring Management

Enhanced ACPI

Super Multi-I/O

Motherboard Map

IrDA Connector