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Overview
AK79G-V/AK79G-VN/AK79D-1394/A79G-1
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DOC. NO.: AK79G1394-OL-E0301C
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Installation
Hardware
Drivers &
Utilities
BIOS Setup
AWARD
Glossary
Troubleshooting &
Technical Support
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AK79G-V/AK79G-VN/AK79D-1394/A79G-1394 ....................................................................................... 1
What’s in this manual ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
You Must Notice .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Before You Start.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
AK79G-V/AK79G-VN/AK79D-1394/AK79G-1394 Comparison Table............................................................................. 11
Feature Highlight........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Quick Installation Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Motherboard Map .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Block Diagram............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................. 19
About “Manufacturer Upgrade Optional” and “User Upgrade Optional”…...................................................................... 20
JP14 Clear CMOS Data ................................................................................................................................................21
CPU Installation ............................................................................................................................................................22
AOpen Overheat Protection (O.H.P.) Technology .......................................................................................................... 24
CPU and Housing Fan Connector .................................................................................................................................27
JP27/28 Keyboard/Mouse Wakeup Jumpers ................................................................................................................. 28
DIMM Sockets (128-Bit DDR Dual Channel) ................................................................................................................. 29
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STBY LED..................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Front Panel Connector .................................................................................................................................................. 32
ATX Power Connector................................................................................................................................................... 33
AC Power Auto Recovery .............................................................................................................................................. 33
IDE and Floppy Connector ............................................................................................................................................ 34
S/PDIF Connector (for AK79D-1394 and AK79G-1394)................................................................................................. 36
Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect .................................................................................................................................... 37
TV Output Connector (for AK79G-V, AK79G-VN and AK79G-1394) .............................................................................. 38
IrDA Connector .............................................................................................................................................................39
AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) 8X Expansion Slot ...................................................................................................... 40
AGP Protection Technology and AGP LED.................................................................................................................... 41
Support 10/100 Mbps LAN Onboard (For AK79G-VN, AK79D-1394 and AK79G-1394) ................................................. 42
CNR (Communication and Network Riser) Expansion Slot............................................................................................ 43
Game Port Bracket Supported ...................................................................................................................................... 44
Color Coded Back Panel ............................................................................................................................................... 45
COM2 Connector .......................................................................................................................................................... 46
Support Six USB Connectors ........................................................................................................................................ 47
IEEE 1394 Connectors (for AK79D-1394 and AK79G-1394) .........................................................................................48
Case Open Connector................................................................................................................................................... 49
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CD Audio Connector ..................................................................................................................................................... 50
AUX-IN Connector ........................................................................................................................................................ 51
Front Audio Connector .................................................................................................................................................. 52
Battery-less and Long Life Design ................................................................................................................................ 53
CPU Over-current Protection......................................................................................................................................... 54
AOConfig Utility............................................................................................................................................................. 55
Resetable Fuse ............................................................................................................................................................. 57
2200μF Low ESR Capacitor......................................................................................................................................... 58
Enlarged Aluminum Heatsink ........................................................................................................................................ 59
Open JukeBox Player.................................................................................................................................................... 60
Vivid BIOS technology................................................................................................................................................... 64
The noise is gone!! ---- SilentTek ..................................................................................................................................65
Driver and Utility ......................................................................................................................... 68
Auto-run Menu from Bonus CD ..................................................................................................................................... 68
NVIDIA nForce Windows driver ..................................................................................................................................... 69
NVIDIA Windows 98/ME/2000 Display driver ................................................................................................................70
NVIDIA Windows XP Display driver............................................................................................................................... 71
NVIDIA USB2.0 driver ................................................................................................................................................... 72
Phoenix Award BIOS.................................................................................................................... 74
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How To Use Phoenix Award™ BIOS Setup Program..................................................................................................... 75
How To Enter BIOS Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 77
BIOS Upgrade under Windows environment ................................................................................................................. 78
Glossar y ....................................................................................................................................... 80
AC97 CODEC ...............................................................................................................................................................80
ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface) .......................................................................................................80
ACR (Advanced Communication Riser)......................................................................................................................... 80
AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) ................................................................................................................................... 81
AMR (Audio/Modem Riser)............................................................................................................................................ 81
ATA (AT Attachment) .....................................................................................................................................................81
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) ................................................................................................................................ 82
Bluetooth....................................................................................................................................................................... 82
CNR (Communication and Networking Riser)................................................................................................................ 83
DDR (Double Data Rate) RAM ...................................................................................................................................... 83
ECC (Error Checking and Correction) ........................................................................................................................... 84
EEPROM (Electronic Erasable Programmable ROM).................................................................................................... 84
EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM) ...................................................................................................................... 84
EV6 Bus ........................................................................................................................................................................ 84
FCC DoC (Declaration of Conformity) ...........................................................................................................................85
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FC-PGA (Flip Chip-Pin Grid Array)................................................................................................................................ 85
FC-PGA2 (Flip Chip-Pin Grid Array).............................................................................................................................. 85
Flash ROM .................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Hyper Threading ........................................................................................................................................................... 85
IEEE 1394..................................................................................................................................................................... 86
Parity Bit ....................................................................................................................................................................... 86
PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) Bus ................................................................................................................... 87
PDF Format................................................................................................................................................................... 87
PnP (Plug and Play) ...................................................................................................................................................... 87
POST (Power-On Self Test) .......................................................................................................................................... 87
PSB (Processor System Bus) Clock .............................................................................................................................. 88
RDRAM (Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory).................................................................................................. 88
RIMM (Rambus Inline Memory Module) ........................................................................................................................ 88
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) ...................................................................................................................................... 88
SATA (Serial ATA) ......................................................................................................................................................... 89
SMBus (System Management Bus) ............................................................................................................................... 89
SPD (Serial Presence Detect)....................................................................................................................................... 89
USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) .....................................................................................................................................89
VCM (Virtual Channel Memory)..................................................................................................................................... 90
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Wireless LAN – 802.11b................................................................................................................................................ 90
ZIP file........................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 91
Technical Support ....................................................................................................................... 95
Product Registration ................................................................................................................... 98
How to Contact Us ...................................................................................................................... 99
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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
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
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Thank you for choosing AOpen AK79G-V/AK79G-VN/AK79D-1394/AK79G-1394. The
AK79G-V/AK79G-VN/AK79D-1394/AK79G-1394 is based on AMD
AMD Duron/Athlon/Athlon XP CPU
AK79G-V/AK79G-VN/AK79D-1394/AK79G-1394 support AMD
(with CPU Overheat Protection circuit to Athlon™XP CPU only) and 333/266/200MHz EV6 bus. For better graphic performance,
GeForce4 MX Graphics is integrated for delivering fastest
speed, multi-display functionality and multiple configurations of
CRTs and TVs (for AK79G-V, AK79G-VN and AK79G-1394).
Hence, AK79G-V, AK79G-VN and AK79G-1394 support TV-OUT
function, which supports TV-Out card. It also supports 1.5V AGP
interface with AGP 8x/4x with Fast Write data transfer interface.
DDR400
applied to the maximum memory size of up to 3GB. The
on-board IDE controller supports Ultra DMA
and the transfer rate up to 133MB/s. Besides, AK79D-1394 and
AK79G-1394 come with NForce Audio Processing Unit (APU)
that provides advanced 3D positional audio and DirectX 8.0
compatibility with SoundStorm compatible. AK79G-V and
AK79G-VN have an AC97
sound to let people enjoy working with it. This motherboard supports USB 2.0
IEEE1394
AK79G-V/AK79G-VN/AK79D-1394/AK79G-1394.
, DDR333 and DDR266 dual channel DDR RAM can be
®
Socket 462 motherboard with ATX form factor featuring the
. As high performance chipset built in the M/B, the
66/100/133 mode
CODEC RealTek ALC650 chipset onboard to provide high performance and magic surround stereo
provided data transfer rate up to 400Mbps. Now, enjoy all features from AOpen
®
Socket 462 series Athlon™, Duron™ and AthlonXP™ processor
with a fancy speed of up to 480Mbps and
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Following we list functions of all models. “V” represents those functions that the model equips with and “X” represents functions
that model doesn’t have. Please always refer to this page to see the functions of your model.
Chipset
VGA Onboard
VGA Connector
LAN Onboard
LAN Port
IEEE 1394 Function
IEEE 1394 Connector
TV Out Header
S/PDIF Connector
AK79G-V AK79G-VN AK79D-1394 AK79G-1394
nForce2-G nForce2-G nForce2-ST nForce2-GT
V V X V
V V X V
X V V V
X V V V
X X V V
X X V V
V V X V
X X V V
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CPU
Supports AMD® Socket 462 series CPU with 333MHz, 266MHz and 200MHz, EV6 Bus designed for Socket 462 technology.
Athlon: 600MHz~1.4GHz
Duron: 600MHz~1.2GHz
AthlonXP: 1500+(1.33GHz)~2800+(2.25GHz)
Chipset
NVIDIA nForce™2-ST/G/GT are excellent in providing amazing digital media performance, such as 400MHz DDR memory
controller, optimized 128-bit architecture reducing overall system memory latency with DDR Dual Channel. Integrated in this
excellent chipset of nForce™2-G/GT is the GeForce4 MX Graphics, which provides the fastest integrated graphics performance
and the most comprehensive set of features, delivering fastest speed, multi-display functionality and multiple configurations of
CRTs and TVs. Of five PCI slots provided, this model supports all five master PCI slots with arbitration and decoding for all
integrated functions and LPC bus.
Ultra DMA 66/100/133 Bus Master IDE
Embedded within NVIDIA MCP2/MCP2-T, this motherboard equips with Ultra DMA 66/100/133 that supports two connectors, and
that means four IDE devices in two channels, and supports Enhanced IDE devices.
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Expansion Slots
Including five 32-bit/33MHz PCI and one AGP 8X slot which supports AGP cards. The PCI local bus throughput can be up to
132MB/s. The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
with data transfer rate up to 2.1GB/s.
specification provides a new level of video display sophistication and speed
Memory
With NVIDIA nForce™2 chipsets, the AK79G-V/AK79G-VN/AK79D-1394/AK79G-1394 supports 128-bit dual channel
Double-Data-Rate (DDR) RAM
buffers at 333/266/200MHz. The three slots of DDR RAM can be composed of an arbitrary mixture of 64, 128, 256, 512MB or
1GB DDR RAM and maximum up to 3GB. The AK79G-V/AK79G-VN/AK79D-1394/AK79G-1394 allows DDR RAM to run at either
synchronous or pseudo-synchronous mode with the host CPU bus frequency (400/333/266MHz)(With onboard VGA enabling,
the memory can only run maximum up to 333MHz).
. The DDR RAM interface allows zero wait state bursting between the SDRAM and the data
Audio (APU and NVIDIA SoundStorm and AC97 CODEC)
This motherboard comes with NForce Audio Processing Unit (APU) and NVIDIA SoundStorm Compatible
(AK79D-1394/AK79G-1394 only), and the AC97
CODEC RealTek ALC650 chip (AK79G-V/AK79G-VN only).
LAN Port (for AK79G-VN, AK79G-1394 and AK79D-1394)
LAN MAC embedded in nForce2 chipsets and a RealTek RTL8201BL PHY onboard (except AK79G-V), which support
10/100Mbps BaseT Fast Ethernet and is IEEE802.3 compliant.
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Six USB Connectors
Provides three ports, six USB connectors with transfer rates at high speed of 480Mbps for USB interface devices, such as
mouse, keyboard, modem, scanner, etc.
IEEE 1394 (AK79G-1394 and AK79D-1394 only)
This motherboard comes with great function of IEEE1394 which provide transfer data rate up to 400Mbps.
1MHz Stepping CPU Frequency Adjustment
Provides “1MHz Stepping Frequency Adjustment” function in the BIOS. This magic function allows you adjust CPU FSB
frequency from 100~200 by 1MHz stepping, and lets your system can get maximum performance.
Power Management/Plug and Play
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 Plug-and-Play
making the system much more user-friendly.
, which helps saving users from configuration problems, thus
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.
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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) features.
Super Multi-I/O
Provides one high-speed UART compatible serial port, one VGA port (AK79G-V, AK79G-VN and AK79G-1394 only) and one
parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities.
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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
9. Reboot
10. Installing Driver and Utility
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Front Audio Connecto
(AK79D-1394, AK79G-1394)
4Mb Phoenix Award BIOS
TV Output Connector (AK79G-
V, AK79G-VN & AK79G-1394)
32-bit PCI Expansion Slot x5
-
S/PDIF Connector
IrDA Connector
COM2 Connector
AUX-IN Connecto
Game Port Connecto
CNR Expansion slot
SYSFAN3 Connecto
FDD
IEEE1394 Connector x 2
AK79D-1394 and AK79G-1394
JP14 CMOS Clear Jumpe
Case Open Connector
USB2.0 Connector
Front Panel Connecto
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PS. Here we use AK79G-1394 motherboard as illustration.
Colored Back Panel
JP28 KB/Mouse Wakeup
Jum
er
JP27 USBKB/Mouse
Wakeup Jumper
TX Power Connector
CPUFAN1 Connector
GP 8x Expansion Slot
(For 1.5V AGP card)
462-pin CPU Socket that
supports AMD
Duron
CPU Overheat Protection
circuit to Athlon
only)
nForce2-GT Chipsets
SYSFAN2 Connector
184-pin DIMMx2 supports
128bit dual channel
DDR400/DDR333/DDR266
(Max. to 2GB) (When enabling
VGA onboard, memory can run
max. up to 333MHz only)
IDE Connector x 2
(ATA/66/100/133 supported)
TM
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/ AthlonTMXP (with
Athlon
TM
XP CPU
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Socket 462
AMD
Athlon/Duron/AthlonXP
CPU
AGP 8X Slot or ADD slot
VGA onboard
For AK79G, AK79G-N and
AK79G-1394
DDR SDRAM Socket x3
200/266/333MHz
System Bus
AGP Bus
LAN connect Component
For AK79G-N, AK79D-1394 and
128bit dual channel
DDR400/333/266 Up to 3GB
nForce2-G/GT/ST
AK79G-1394
Floppy Disk Drive x2
PCI Bus
RealTek
RTL8201BL
1stUSB Port
2ndUSB Port
2ndUSB Port
USB2.0 Port x6
32-bit PCI Slot x5
ATA
66/100/133
Primary
Channe l
Seconda ry
Channe l
MCP2
MCP2- T
IDE Drive x4
AC’97 Link
Audio CODEC
Modem CODEC
4Mb Fla sh EEPRO M
Parallel Port
Serial Port x1
IEEE 1394 x2
For AK79D-1394
and AK79G-1394
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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.
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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.
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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.
Normal Operation
Pin 1
1
(default)
1
Clear CMOS
Tip: When should I Clear CMOS?
1. Boot fail because of overclocking…
2. Forget password…
3. Troubleshooting…
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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
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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,
ou may damage the CPU.
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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 on 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.
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This motherboard supports CPU VID function. The CPU core voltage will be automatically detected and the range is from 1.1V
to 1.85V. It is not necessary to set CPU Core Voltage.
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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 (Adjustment
manually)
Home
From 5.5x to 16x step 0.5x
FSB=100~200 by 1MHz Stepping CPU Overclocking
Warning: nForce2-ST/G/GT chipsets support 166MHz FSB (with performance
reaches maximum 333MHz EV6 system bus) and 66MHz AGP clock, higher clock
setting may cause serious system damage.
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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 few seconds and system will auto-detect hardware again.
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Core Frequency = CPU Bus Clock * CPU Ratio EV6 Bus Speed = CPU external bus clock x 2
PCI Clock = CPU Bus Clock / Clock Ratio AGP Clock = PCI 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: You have to adjust CPU
FSB in BIOS after installing
CPU; otherwise CPU will run at
default speed of CPU FSB
value.
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Plug in the CPU fan cable to the 3-pin CPUFAN1 connector. If you have chassis fan, you can also plug it on SYSFAN2 or
SYSFAN3 connector.
CPUFAN1 Connector
GND
+12V
SENSOR
SYSFAN2 Connector
SYSFAN3 Connector
Note: Some CPU fans do not have
sensor pin, so that they cannot support
fan monitoring.
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This motherboard provides USB and PS2 keyboard / mouse wake-up function. You can use JP27 / JP28 to enable or disable
this function, which could resume your system from suspend mode with keyboard or mouse installed. JP28 controls 1
channel, and JP27 controls 2
function by setting the jumper to 2-3.
2nd USB Channel
EEnnaabbllee
Pin 1
1
DDiissaabbllee
((DDeeffaauulltt))
nd
USB channel. The factory default setting is set to “Disable”(1-2), and you may enable this
JP27
1
st
USB
st
1
USB Channel
Pin 1
JP28
1
EEnnaabbllee
1
DDiissaabbllee
((DDeeffaauulltt))
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In the past, we used to have 64-bit memory bandwidth for memory access. No matter how many memory modules have been
installed, though capacity added, the speed of access remains the same. With 128-bit dual channel introduced, it doubles the
memory bandwidth up to 5.4GB in advanced 128-bit mode.
This motherboard supports DDR400/333/266 with Maximum capacity up to 3GB (When enabling VGA onboard, memory can run
max. up to 333MHz). This motherboard has three 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
DDR400
damage on memory sockets or SDRAM module. For over clocking purpose, you can adjust memory voltage in BIOS from 2.5V
to 2.65V.
or DDR333 or DDR266 memory up to 3GB. Only Non-ECC DDR RAM is supported, otherwise, it will cause serious
that allow you to install 128-bit dual channel
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
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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
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STBY LED is AOpen’s considerate design that aims at providing you friendly system information. The STBY LED will light up
when power is connected 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.
STBY LED
Warning: Do not install or remove the
DIMM module or others devices when
the STBY LED lights on.
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Attach the power LED, speaker, power and reset switch connectors to th
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) or Suspend to RAM (S3) Blinking between green and red.
Suspend to Disk (S4) The LED will be turned off
IDE LED
Speaker
1
SPWR
ACPI & PWR
LED
ACPI LED
Blue
Reset
IDE LED
IDE LED
SPEAKER
NC
NC
+5V
+5V
+5V
GND
NC
1
SPWR
GND
ACPI LED GND
ACPILED
NC
ACPI_B
GND
RESET
GND
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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.
20-Pin Power Connector
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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.
Pin1
IDE1 (Primary)
Pin 1
Pin 1
FDD Connector
ATA 66/100/133
IDE Connector
IDE2 (Secondary)
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IDE1 is also known as the primary channel and IDE2 as the secondary channel. Each channel supports two IDE devices that
make a total of four 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.
This motherboard supports ATA6 6
modes. The IDE bus is 16-bit, which means every transfer is two bytes.
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
Warning: The specification of the IDE cable is a maximum of 46cm (18 inches);
make sure your cable does not exceed this length.
, ATA100 or ATA133 DE devices. Following table lists the transfer rate of IDE PIO and DMA
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.
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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.
S/PDIF OUT
S/PDIF IN
S/PDIF OUT
S/PDIF IN
(Optical)
S/PDIF Module
(User Upgrade Optional)
S/PDIF
Pin 1
5
1
SPDIFIN
GND
SPDIFOUT
NC
+5V
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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 5.1Channel sound track. 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.
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This motherboard comes with a TV Output connector, which allows you to accept digital graphic input signal, and encodes, and
transmit data through DVI or TV Output. Both NTSC and PAL TV formats are supported for this function. You may just install a
TV Output module (as shown) to your back panel, connect S-Terminal or AV-terminal to your TV, and then use it as your another
monitor.
S-Terminal
V-Terminal
(User Upgrade Optional)
Composite
Ke
Pin 1
TV Output Connecto
GND
2
1
6
5
GND
Chrom
Luma
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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
1
NC
+5V
IR_TX
KEY
GND
IR_RX
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Integrated GeForce4 MX Graphics, which provides the fastest integrated graphics performance and the most comprehensive set
of features. This motherboard provides an AGP
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 slot could automatically become an AGP slot or a
Multiplexed Intel DVO Output depending on what kind of cards inserted, like AGP cards. You can also adjust AGP voltage in
BIOS within a rage from 1.5V to 1.6V.
Note: Please note that when an extra AGP card is
installed and the onboard AGP function in BIOS is
disabled, the system can support
DDR400/333/266; otherwise it only supports up to
DDR333.
8x slot targeted for high-performance 3D graphic. AGP uses both rising and
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With the outstanding R&D ability of AOpen and its specially developed circuit, this model implements a blend new technology to
protect your motherboard from being damaged by over-voltaging of AGP card. When AGP Protection Technology is implemented,
this motherboard will automatically detect the voltage of AGP card and prevent your chipsets from being burnt out. Please note
that if you install a AGP card with 3.3V, which is not supported, the AGP LED on the motherboard will light up to warn you the
possible damage of the exceeding voltage. You may contact your AGP card vendor for further support.
AGP LED
Warning: It is strongly recommended not
to install a AGP card with 3.3V, which is not
supported, the LED3 will light up to warn
you the possible damage.
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On the strength of nVIDIA LAN MAC embedded nForce2 on chip (with RealTek RTL8201BL PHY)(except AK79G-V), which are
highly-integrated Platform LAN Connect devices, 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
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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 requires a different and separate
circuit design, which is put on CNR card. This motherboard implements sound CODEC on board, but reserve CNR slot for the
option of modem function. Note that you can still use PCI modem card.
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Pin1
KEY
+5V
Game Port
+5V
JAB2
JACY
GND
GND
JACX
JAB1
+5V
1
GGaammee PPoorrtt BBrraacckkeett SSuuppppoorrtteedd
This motherboard comes with a game port (Joystick-Midi) for you to connect any midi devices or joysticks. To use this function
you have to have a joystick module and connect it with a game port cable to this port on the motherboard.
Note: This picture is for example only; it may not exactly look the same with the motherboard you purchased.
Joystick Module
(User Upgrade Optional)
MIDI_RXD
JBB2
JBCY
MIDI_TXD
JBC
JBB1
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The onboard I/O devices are PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, serial ports COM1 and VGA (AK79G-V, AK79G-VN and Ak79G-1394),
LAN (AK79G-VN, AK79D-1394, AK79G-1394), Printer, USB
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.
VGA Connector: To connect with PC monitor.
Speaker Out: To External Speaker, Earphone or Amplifier.
Line-In: Comes from the signal sources, such as CD/Tape player.
MIC-In: From Microphone.
MIDI/Game Port: For 15-pin PC joystick, game pad or MIDI devices.
PS/2 Mouse
Connector
PS/2
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board
USB2.0
Ports
SPP/EPP/ECP Parallel Port
COM 1 Port
(For AK79G-V, AK79G-VN and
, AC97 sound and game port. The view angle of drawing shown here
RJ45 10/100 LAN Jack
(For AK79G-VN, AK79D-1394
and AK79G-1394)
VGA Port
Ak79G-1394)
USB2.0 Ports
Line-In
Speaker Out
MIC-In
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This motherboard provides two serial ports. One of them is on back panel connector, and the other is on the upper left of board.
With proper cable, you can connect it to the back panel of chassis.
Pin 1
1 2
DOD#
SOUT
GND
RI#
RTS#
COM2 Connecto
SIN
DTR#
CTS#
DSR#
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This motherboard provides six USB connectors to connect USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, modem, printer, etc. There
are four connectors on the back panel. You can use proper cables to connect the Front USB connector to USB modules or front
panel of chassis.
Pin 1
2nd USB Port
+5V
SBD2-
SBD2+
GND
KEY
1
+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.
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GND
TPA-
10 9
2 1
KEY
1394_PWR
TPB+
GND
TPA+
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With IEEE1394 MAC Embedded in nForce2-GT/ST (with AGERE FW802A), the IEEE 1394 provides data transfer rate up to
400Mb/s, and USB just has 12Mbps. 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 & 2
Pin 1
Shielding GND
1394_PWR
Warning: Please be noted
that Hot-Plug in is not
allowed on IEEE 1394
header, because it will burn
the IC of the controller and
damage the motherboard.
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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 triggered by lights or
the 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.
Sensor
GND
1
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This connector is used to connect CD Audio cable from CD-ROM or DVD drive to onboard sound.
R
GND
GND
L
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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.
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This connector is used to connect MPEG Audio cable from MPEG card to onboard sound.
R
GND
GND
L
AUX-IN
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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
NC
AUD_FPOUT_L
1
UD_GND
UD_VCC
UD_RET_R
KEY
UD_RET_L
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Auto Switch
RTC
CMOS
BatteryATX Stand-by Power
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
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
(Real Time Clock)
00:00:00
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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-current protection.
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
5V (Protected by power supply)
3.3V (Protected by power supply)
12V (Protected by power supply)
Onboard
Power
Regulator
Over-Current
Protection
Circuit
CPU Core Voltage
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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 you
motherboard.
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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.
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, al
applications must be closed before starting AOconfig.
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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.
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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.
μμμμ
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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.
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without any hassle of entering Windows operation system.
Here we are pleased to provide you a brand-new powerful interface—Open JukeBox.
Without any cost you can have your PC turn into a fashionable CD player! This latest Open
JukeBox motherboard aims at helping you directly operate your CD player on the PC
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How Your Open JukeBox Works
The operation of Open JukeBox Player is the same as other CD players. By pressing specific keys on the keyboard you will find
playing Open JukeBox Player couldn’t be easier than the traditional CD Players. Below is the function description of respective
buttons.
Power-Off Button
Operation System
Boot to
Power: Pressing O
Boot: Pressing B
Play: Pressing A
Stop: Pressing S
Pause: Pressing P
Eject: Pressing E
Repeat: Like other CD Players, pressing R
Volume +/-: Pressing + or – to adjust the volume of playing music.
Rewind/Forward / : Pressing arrow keys, to rewind or forward the music.
, to directly power off your computer with no hassle of entering Windows Operation System.
, to intelligently boot to Windows Operation System for you.
, to start playing CD music.
, to stop the music playing.
, to pause the music playing temporarily.
, to eject CD tray for you to change CD disc.
, to shift the repeat mode.
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Note: Though some of the lates
version of Windows support “Digita
udio” 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-I
connector on the motherboard.
Dis
Screen
Function Key
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Your Open JukeBox Settings in BIOS
There are three Open JukeBox settings in BIOS as follows.
Auto
: The default setting is “Auto” with which the Open JukeBox will automatically check the CD player every time you power
on. The Open JukeBox will automatically be launched when it detects a music CD in your CD player.
Press Insert Key
you of pressing “Ins” key on your keyboard to start Open JukeBox Player; otherwise the system will launch the Windows
Operation System.
CD Player
pressing B on your keyboard the Windows Operation System will be launched.
: Choosing this setting will allow a reminder message popped up on the screen during BIOS POST. It reminds
: Choosing this setting allows the system to launch Open JukeBox Player every time you power on. However, by
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Your Open JukeBox EzSkin
Except these powerful functions above, Open JukeBox Player is also equipped with another fancy feature for you to
change its “skin”. You can download as many skins as you want from AOpen Website, and changing them whenever
you want by using this useful utility – EzSkin – which may also be downloaded from our website.
Even more, you may design your own skins with innovative idea and sharing them to users around the world by uploading to our
website. For further technical information, we welcome you to visit our website at
http://english.aopen.com.tw/tech/download/skin
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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
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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 they could.
But at the same time, we believe that same users are affected terribly by the irritating noises of these fans while working with
their PC. 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 not only
reduces the noise, but also consumes the
least power the system needs, so as to
prevent over-wasting of energy resource.
Today, AOpen Motherboard is honored to
bring you a new overall solution, SilentTek,
to make 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 among noises, system
performance and stability.
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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 you
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.
lso, you can check if fans are running properly.
Of course, you may set you
defaulted lowest margin fo
your fans and SilentTek would
also pop up a message box to
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 to alert
you with alarm when the
temperature goes beyond the
specified margin.
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The following page is surely the most important part of this utility. You may control the rotation speed of specific fans that you
have got the options inside in this page.
1. Smart FAN Control: This is the default setting o
SilentTek and can be used for any branded compute
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 that this setting fits you
best.
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
CD-ROM Rotation Speed Control: by enabling the CD-ROM
Rotation Speed Control, you can adjust the rotation speed of
your CD-ROM. When you set the speed to high level, the
CD-ROM will work at its fastest speed and it will run at basic
required speed while you set the value to low speed.
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still when CPU is not fully utilized.
Note: Due to hundreds different brands of fan on the
market, inaccuracy may happen in some cases when
you had your rotation speed adjusted. It is still under the
criterion and please rest assured that it won’t cause any
roblem to your system.
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There are motherboard drivers and utilities included in AOpen Bonus CD. 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
2000/XP) before you can install any drivers or utilities. Please refer to your operation system’s installation guide.
AAuuttoo--rruunn MMeennuu ffrroomm BBoonnuuss CCDD
You can use the auto-run menu of Bonus CD. Choose the utility and driver and select model name.
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This nForce driver is an all in one package, which contains the below components:
Audio driver, Audio utilities, Network driver, GART driver, SMBus driver, Memory controller driver.
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For Display Driver of 98/ME/2000, please use this driver for installation.
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For Display Driver of Window XP, please read the given steps for installation.
nVidia VGA Driver Installation Guide for WinXP:
1. Open the Device Manager and check if there is a "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" in "Other devices"
2. Insert the supplied "Bonus CD "
3. Click "Video Controller " " Driver " "Update Driver" and Select "Install the software automatically (Recommended)". And
then click "Next".
4. System will look for the VGA driver from the Bonus CD.
5. Finish the VGA driver installation.
6. The of "Video Controller" of Device Management will become to "NVIDIA GeForce4 MX Integrated GPU".
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* Windows XP Installation Guide
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Installing Driver in Existing Windows XP System
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Please follow these directions for a smooth installation of the USB 2.0 package.
After enabling the USB 2.0, Windows XP setup will show a "Found New Hardware" dialog box. Under Windows XP, "Universal
Serial Bus (USB) Controller" will be displayed.
1. Click on "Next," and from the generated list box choose "Install from a list or special location (Advanced)", click "Next".
2. Click on "Next," and from the generated choices, choose "Include this location in the search:"
3. Insert the Bonus CD in CD-ROM.
4. Type "[CD-ROM]:\Driver\Nvidia\USB2.0\WinXP" in the text box that appears.
5. Click on "Next." A message informing you that Windows XP has found "NVIDIA PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller W/
Filter FPGA (3616)" should appear.
6. When the New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the USB driver, click on "Finish".
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System parameters can be modified by going into BIOS Setup menu, this menu allows you to configure the system parameters
and save the configuration into the 128 bytes CMOS area, (normally in the RTC chip or in the main chipset).
The Phoenix AwardBIOS™ that installed in the Flash ROM
The BIOS provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as hard disk drives, serial and parallel ports.
Most BIOS setting of this model had been optimized by AOpen’s R&D engineering team. But, the default setting of BIOS still
can’t fine-tune the chipset controlling the entire system. Hence, the rest of this chapter is intended to guide you through the
process of configuring your system using setup procedures.
To enter to BIOS setup menu
, press <Del> when POST (Power-On Self Test) screen is shown on your monitor.
Note: Because the BIOS code is the most often
changed part of the motherboard design, the BIOS
information contained in this manual may be
different with actual BIOS that come with your
motherboard.
of the motherboard is a custom version of an industry standard BIOS.
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Generally, you can use the arrow keys to highlight items that you want to choose, then press <Enter> key to select, and use the
<Page Up> and <Page Down> key to change setting value. You also can press <F1> key for help and press <Esc> key to quit
Phoenix Award™ BIOS setup program. The following table provides details about how to use keyboard in the Phoenix Award™
BIOS setup program. By the way, all products of AOpen also provides a special function in the BIOS setup, you can press <F3>
key selecting preferred menu language to display.
Key Description
Page Up or + Changing setting to next value or increase the value.
Page Down or - Changing setting to previous value or decrease value.
Enter Select the item.
Esc 1. In main menu: Quit and don’t save any change.
2. In sub menu: Exit current menu to main menu.
Up Arrow Highlight previous item.
Down Arrow Highlight next item.
Left Arrow Move the light bar to left side of menu.
Right Arrow Move the light bar to right side of menu.
F1 Get menu or item help description.
F3 Changing menu language.
F5 Load previous setting value from CMOS.
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Key Description
F6 Load Setup Defaults setting value from CMOS.
F7 Load turbo setting value from CMOS.
F10 Save changed setting and exit setup program.
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After you finish the setting of jumpers and connect correct cables. Power on and enter the BIOS Setup, press <Del> during
POST (Power-On Self Test). Choose "Load Setup Defaults" for recommended optimal performance.
Del
Warning: Please avoid of using "Load Turbo Defaults", unless
you are sure your system components (CPU, SDRAM, HDD,
etc.) are good enough for turbo setting.
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With outstanding R&D ability of AOpen, we now bring you a whole new BIOS Flash wizard
---- EzWinFlash. With an eye to users convenience, EzWinFlash combines the BIOS binary
code and flash module together, so the only thing you have to do is just clicking on the
utility you downloaded from web and let it helps you complete the flash process automatically. EzWinFlash detects your
motherboard and checks the BIOS version cleverly to prevent your system from any possible failure. Moreover, EzWinFlash has
been taken into consideration to go with any windows platform you might be using, no matter if you’re using Windows 95/98,
98SE/ME, NT4.0/2000, or even the latest Windows XP.
In the meanwhile, in order to provide a much more user-friendly operating environment, AOpen EzWinFlash is natively designed
to have multi-language function to provide easier way for users’ usage in changing BIOS setting.
Note: The model name on this BIOS picture is for reference only. It may not be the exact model name.
Caution: By updating your motherboard, you
are taking a risk of BIOS flash failure. If your
motherboard is working stable, and there are
no major bugs that had been fixed by a latter
BIOS revision, we recommend that you DO
NOT try to upgrade your BIOS.
If you intent on upgrading, PLEASE BE SURE
to get the right BIOS revision for the right
motherboard model to avoid any possibility
failure.
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You may accomplish BIOS upgrade procedure with EzWinFlash by the following steps, and it’s STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to
close all the applications before you start the upgrading.
1. Download the new version of BIOS package zip file from AOpen official web site. (ex: http://english.aopen.com.tw/
2. Unzip the download BIOS package (ex: WAK79G1394102.ZIP) with WinZip (http://www.winzip.com
environment.
3. Save the unzipped files into a folder, for example, WAK79G1394102.EXE & WAK79G1394102.BIN.
4. Double click on the WAK79G1394102.EXE, EzWinFlash will detect the model name and BIOS version of your
motherboard. If you had got the wrong BIOS, you will not be allowed to proceed with the flash steps.
5. You may select preferred language in the main menu, then click [Start Flash] to start the BIOS upgrade procedure.
6. EzWinFlash will complete all the process automatically, and a dialogue box will pop up to ask you to restart Windows.
You may click [YES] to reboot Windows.
7. Press <Del> at POST to enter BIOS setup
It is strongly recommended NOT to turn off the power or run any application during FLASH PROCESS.
, choose "Load Setup Defaults", then “Save & Exit Setup”. Done!
Warning: The new BIOS upgrade will
permanently replace your original
BIOS’s settings when flashing. You
may need to reconfigure your BIOS
setting so that your system can go
back to work as normal.
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Basically, AC97 CODEC is the standard structure of PCI sound card. As we know, computer is digital-based, but music is based
on analog-based. Therefore, there must be a process to turn digital into analog during the last stage processing of sound in
computer. Hence, the component on sound card that play this important task is what we called CODEC.
Audio CODEC 97 (briefly called AC97) is the specification regulated by Intel, and it’s about the structure of audio conversion.
The special place about CODEC is that it is separated from sound card (CODEC is an independent chipset). Therefore, PCI
sound card could possess with 90db and do other application process as well. We called CODEC that meets this structure AC97
CODEC.
AACCPPII ((AAddvvaanncceedd CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn && PPoowweerr IInntteerrffaaccee)
ACPI is the power management specification of PC97 (1997). It intends to save more power by taking full control of power
management to operating system and bypass BIOS
to operating system (such as Windows 98). This is a bit similar as the PnP
power switch to control the power state transition.
AACCRR ((AAddvvaanncceedd CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn RRiisseerr)
Building on the PC motherboard riser architecture, ACR slot is backward compatible with AMR but beyond the limitation of it.
The ACR specification is designed to support modem, audio, Local Area Network (LAN) and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL).
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. The chipset or super I/O chip needs to provide standard register interface
register interface. ACPI defines ATX momentary soft
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The main function of AGP simply put is to tell monitor what screen information had to be shown, a visual transmission device
actually. With the rapid developing of AGP card, we can see that it had been developed from single colorful AGP card to 2D and
3D graphic. AGP supports only memory read/write operation and single-master single-slave one-to-one only. Though AGP and
PCI share the same algorithm of 32-bit, its frequencies are 66MHz and 33MHz respectively. AGP interface had been
developed from 2X to 8x.
1X AGP, data transfer rate is 66MHz x 4byte x 1 = 264MB/s
2X AGP, data transfer rate is 66MHz x 4byte x 2 = 528MB/s
4X AGP, data transfer rate is 66MHz x 4byte x 4 = 1056MB/s.
8X AGP, data transfer rate is 66MHz x 4byte x 8 = 2112MB/s.
AAMMRR ((AAuuddiioo//MMooddeemm RRiisseerr)
The CODEC circuit of AC97 sound/modem solution can be put on motherboard or put on a riser card (AMR card) that connects
to motherboard through AMR connector.
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AATTAA ((AATT AAttttaacchhmmeenntt)
Before talking about ATA (AT Attachment), we must understand DMA (Direct Memory Access), which allows devices to skip the
CPU devices and access memory directly. DMA specification could not only eliminate the workload of CPU, but also accelerate
the transmission of data. DMA begins with a data transfer rate of 16.6MB/Sec, but afterward developed to new data rate of
33.3MB/Sec, which is twice the data rate and we called it Ultra DMA. ATA details power and data signals between the drive
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and integrated drive controller and the computer's motherboard. Two drives (master and slave) are supported. The ATA
specification allows the drive to connect directly to the ISA bus on the computer. ATA transfer rate then had been developed to
133MHz/Sec and would come out with fastest rate later (please refer to Serial ATA
DMA, data transfer rate is 16.6MHz/s.
Ultra DM A, data transfer rate is 16.6MHz x 2 = 33MB/s.
ATA/66 , data transfer rate is 16.6MHz x 4 = 66MB/s.
ATA/100, data transfer rate is 16.6MHz x 6 = 100MB/s.
ATA/133, data transfer rate is 16.6MHz x 8 = 133MB/s.
(ATA/133 uses both rising edge and falling edge as ATA/66 but clock cycle time is reduced to 30ns.)
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BBIIOOSS ((BBaassiicc IInnppuutt//OOuuttppuutt SSyysstteemm)
BIOS, is a set of assembly routine/program that reside in EPROM or Flash ROM. BIOS controls Input/output devices and other
hardware devices of motherboard. In general, to provide hardware independent portability, operation system and drivers is
required to access BIOS without directly access hardware devices.
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Bluetooth is a wireless transferring technology that enables short-range wireless connections between desktop and laptop
computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cellular phones, printers, scanners, digital cameras and even home
appliances. The principle of Bluetooth (a chipset) is to transfer information and voices at the frequency of ISM Band. Every
Bluetooth technology devices do come with a standard address for you to connect one-to-one or one-to-seven (to form a
Pico-net), with transferring range up to 10 meters (100 meters to follow), using low power radio. Bluetooth do not only possess
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high transfer rate of 1MB/s, it also could be encrypted with pin code. With hopping rate of 1600 hops per second, it’s difficult to
be intercepted and are less interrupted by electromagnetic wave.
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CCNNRR ((CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn aanndd NNeettwwoorrkkiinngg RRiisseerr)
The CNR specification provides the PC industry the opportunity to deliver a flexible and cost reduced method of implementing
LAN, home networking, DSL, USB, wireless, audio and modem subsystems widely used in today's "connected PCs". The CNR
specification is an open industry specification and is supported by OEMs, IHV card manufacturers, silicon supplier and
Microsoft.
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DDDDRR ((DDoouubbllee DDaattaa RRaattee)) RRAAM
DDR RAM utilizes the existing SDRAM (For ex, PC-100, PC-133) infrastructure and technology while doubling the nominal
bandwidth available to systems in an easy to design and simple to adopt way. Based on FSB frequency, DDR RAM on the
market are DDR200, DDR266 and DDR333 with more coming around soon.
DDR200, transfer bandwidth up to 200x64/8=1600MB/s (PC1600)
DDR266, transfer bandwidth up to 266x64/8=2100MB/s (PC2100)
DDR333, transfer bandwidth up to 333x64/8=2700MB/s (PC2700)
DDR400, transfer bandwidth up to 400x64/8=3200MB/s (PC3200)
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The ECC mode needs 8 ECC bits for 64-bit data. Each time memory is accessed; ECC bits are updated and checked by a
special algorithm. The ECC algorithm has the ability to detect double-bit error and automatically correct single-bit error while
parity mode can only detect single-bit error.
EEEEPPRROOMM ((EElleeccttrroonniicc EErraassaabbllee PPrrooggrraammmmaabbllee RROOMM)
Also known as E2PROM. Both EEPROM and Flash ROM can be re-programmed by electronic signals, but the interface
technology is different. Size of EEPROM is much smaller than flash ROM.
EEPPRROOMM ((EErraassaabbllee PPrrooggrraammmmaabbllee RROOMM)
Traditional motherboard stores BIOS code in EPROM. EPROM can only be erased by ultra-violet (UV) light. If BIOS has to be
upgraded, you need to remove EPROM from motherboard, clear by UV light, re-program, and then insert back.
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EEVV66 BBuus
EV6 Bus is the technology of Alpha processor from Digital Equipment Corporation. EV6 bus uses both rising and falling clock
edge to transfer data, similar as DDR RAM or ATA/66 IDE bus.
EV6 Bus Speed = CPU external bus clock x 2.
200 MHz EV6 bus, 200MHz = 100 MHz external bus clock x 2
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FFCCCC DDooCC ((DDeeccllaarraattiioonn ooff CCoonnffoorrmmiittyy)
The DoC is component certification standard of FCC EMI regulations. This standard allows DIY component (such as
motherboard) to apply DoC label separately without a shielding of housing.
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FFCC--PPGGAA ((FFlliipp CChhiipp--PPiinn GGrriidd AArrrraayy)
FC means Flip Chip, FC-PGA is a package of Intel for Pentium III for 0.18µm process CPU, which can be plugged into SKT370
socket.
FFCC--PPGGAA22 ((FFlliipp CChhiipp--PPiinn GGrriidd AArrrraayy)
After FC-PGA, FC-PGA2 is the package for 0.13µm process CPU developed by Intel, which can be plugged into SKT423/478
socket as well.
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Flash ROM can be re-programmed by electronic signals. It is easier for BIOS to upgrade by a flash utility, but it is also easier to
be infected by virus. Because of increase of new functions, BIOS size is increased from 64KB to 512KB (4M bit).
HHyyppeerr TThhrreeaaddiinng
Hyper-Threading technology is an innovative design from Intel that enables multi-threaded software applications to process
threads in parallel within each processor resulting in increased utilization of processor execution resources. As a result, an
average improvement of ~40% in CPU resource utilization yields higher processing throughput.
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IEEE 1394, which also called Firewire, is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnection system. The main feature of the
Firewire that assures its adoption for the digital video and audio (A/V) consumer application is its low cost. Fire wire interface is
capable of supporting various high-end digital A/V applications, such as consumer A/V device control and signal routing, Digital
Video (DV) editing, home networking, and more than 32 channels of digital mixing. Gone are those days of expensive video
capture cards. Firewire allows for video capture from both newer DV camcorders with Firewire ports and older analog
equipment using A/V to Firewire converters.
The advantages of the IEEE1394:
High data transfer rate – Start from 400 Mbps, (with 800/1600/3200 Mbps coming soon), which is about 30 times faster than
USB 1.1.
Supports up to 63 devices (16 - daisy chained) with cable length up to about 4.5 m (14 feet).
Hot-pluggable (like USB). No need to turn of your device to connect or disconnect, and you don't need to reboot your PC. Also,
it is a plug-and-play bus.
IEEE1394 is very easy to connect (Like USB1.1/2/0).
PPaarriittyy BBiit
The parity mode uses 1 parity bit for each byte, normally it is even parity mode, that is, each time the memory data is updated,
parity bit will be adjusted to have even count "1" for each byte. When next time, if memory is read with odd number of "1", the
parity error is occurred and this is called single bit error detection.
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PPCCII ((PPeerriipphheerraall CCoommppoonneenntt IInntteerrffaaccee)) BBuus
Developed by Intel, Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) is a local bus standard. A bus is a channel used to transfer data to
(input) and from (output) a computer and to or from a peripheral device. Most PCs have a PCI bus usually implemented at
32-bits providing a 33 MHz clock speed with a throughput rate of 133 MBps.
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With PDF file, it is easy to do universal document exchange. Virtually any document may be converted in Portable Document
Format (PDF). Contents in PDF documents are exactly the same as the original file, including fonts and graphics, and they can
be distributed by e-mail or stored on the World Wide Web, an intranet, a file system, or a CD-ROM for other users to view on
any platforms. You may download Acrobat Reader in order to read PDF file from its website (www.adobe.com
PPnnPP ((PPlluugg aanndd PPllaayy)
Oversimplified, Plug-and-Play automatically tells the software (device drivers) where to find various pieces of hardware (devices)
such as modems, network cards, sound cards, etc. Plug-and-Play's task is to match up physical devices with the software
(device drivers) that operates them and to establish channels of communication between each physical device and its driver.
PPOOSSTT ((PPoowweerr--OOnn SSeellff TTeesstt)
The BIOS self-test procedure after power-on, sometimes, it is the first or the second screen shown on your monitor during
system boot.
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PPSSBB ((PPrroocceessssoorr SSyysstteemm BBuuss)) CClloocck
PSB Clock means the external bus clock of CPU.
CPU internal clock = CPU PSB Clock x CPU Clock Ratio
RRDDRRAAMM ((RRaammbbuuss DDyynnaammiicc RRaannddoomm AAcccceessss MMeemmoorryy)
A DRAM technology developed by Rambus Corporation*, to achieve high speed of memory through the use of multiple channels
in parallel by 16-bits. Basically, RDRAM uses new structure of Multibank, which is quite different from FPM, EDO, SDRAM.
Using different memory module as well, RDRAM uses “RIMM” with transfer rate of 600/700/800MHz, providing bandwidth as
high to 1.6GB.
RRIIMMMM ((RRaammbbuuss IInnlliinnee MMeemmoorryy MMoodduullee)
184-pin memory module that supports RDRAM memory technology. A RIMM memory module may contain up to maximum of 16
RDRAM devices.
SSDDRRAAMM ((SSyynncchhrroonnoouuss DDRRAAMM))
SDRAM is one of the DRAM technologies that allow DRAM to use the same clock as the CPU host bus (EDO and FPM are
asynchronous and do not have clock signal). It is similar as PBSRAM to use burst mode transfer. SDRAM comes in 64-bit
168-pin DIMM and operates at 3.3V, and have been gradually replaced by DDR RAM.
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SSAATTAA ((SSeerriiaall AATTAA)
The Serial ATA specification is designed to overcome speed limitations while enabling the storage interface to scale with the
growing media rate demands of PC platforms. Serial ATA is to replace parallel ATA
systems and drivers, adding performance headroom for years to come. It is developed with data transfer rate of 150
Mbytes/second, and 300M/bs, 600M/bs to come. It reduces voltage and pins count requirements and can be implemented with
thin and easy to route cables.
SSMMBBuuss ((SSyysstteemm MMaannaaggeemmeenntt BBuuss)
SMBus is also called I2C bus. It is a two-wire bus developed for component communication (especially for semiconductor IC).
For example, set clock of clock generator for jumper-less motherboard. The data transfer rate of SMBus is only 100Kbit/s, it
allows one host to communicate with CPU and many masters and slaves to send/receive message.
SSPPDD ((SSeerriiaall PPrreesseennccee DDeetteecctt)
SPD is a small ROM or EEPROM device resided on the DIMM or RIMM. SPD stores memory module information such as DRAM
timing and chip parameters. SPD can be used by BIOS
UUSSBB 22..00 ((UUnniivveerrssaall SSeerriiaall BBuuss)
A Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus (an interconnection) standard that supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps. A
single USB port can be used to connect up to 127 peripheral devices, such as mouse, modems and keyboards. Introduced in
1996, USB has completed replaced serial and parallel ports. It also supports plug-and-play installations and hot plugging
Plug-and-play is the ability to add and remove devices to a computer while the computer is running and have the operating
with the compatibility with existing operating
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system automatically recognize the change. USB 2.0, which supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps, has been widely used in
motherboard these days.
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VVCCMM ((VViirrttuuaall CChhaannnneell MMeemmoorryy)
NEC’s Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) is a new DRAM core architecture that dramatically improves the memory system’s ability
to service multimedia requirements. VCM increases memory bus efficiency and performance of any DRAM technology by
providing a set of fast static registers between the memory core and I/O pins. Using VCM technology results in reduced data
access latency and reduced power consumption.
WWiirreelleessss LLAANN –– 880022..1111b
802.11 is a specification developed by IEEE and Wireless LAN technology, which is an interface between a wireless client and a
base station or between two wireless clients.
802.11 family includes the following specifications and with more coming:
802.11 = 1 or 2 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz band, using either frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) or direct
sequence spread spectrum (DSSS)).
802.11a = 54 Mbps in the 5GHz band, using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing)
802.11b (11 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz band, using direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS).
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A compressed file format to reduce file size. To unzip file, run shareware PKUNZIP (http://www.pkware.com/) for DOS and other
operating system or WINZIP (http://www.winzip.com/
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TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg
If you encounter any trouble to boot you system, follow the procedures accordingly to resolve the problem.
Start
Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the
add-on cards and cables, including VGA, IDE, FDD, COM1, COM2 and
printer.
Make sure if all jumper settings are correct.
Clear CMOS
Next
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Install the VGA card. Then connect your monitor and keyboard.
Turn on the power
and check if the power
supply and CPU fan work
properly.
The problem is probably caused by
Next
power supply or motherboard failure
Please contact your reseller or local
distributor for repairing.
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Press <Ctrl> and <Alt> key at the same time, hold
them and then press <Del> to reboot the system.
Continue
Check if there is display?
Yes
Check if the system
reboots?
Yes
Next
No
No
Perhaps your VGA card
or monitor is defective.
It is very possible that your
keyboard is defective.
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During system rebooting, press <Del> to enter BIOS
setup. Choose “Load Setup Default”.
Turn off the system and re-connect IDE cable.
Re-install the operating system such as Windows 98.
Continue
Check if the system can
reboot successfully?
Yes
End
No
The problem should be
caused by the IDE
cable or HDD itself.
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TTeecchhnniiccaall SSuuppppoorrtt
Dear Customer,
Thanks for choosing AOpen products. To provide the best and fastest service to our customer is our first priority. However, we
receive numerous emails and phone-calls worldwide everyday, it is very hard for us to serve everyone on time. We recommend
you follow the procedures below and seek help before contact us. With your help, we can then continue to provide the best
quality service to more customers.
Thanks very much for your understanding!
AOpen Technical Supporting Team
Online Manual: Please check the manual carefully and make sure the jumper settings and installation procedure are
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correct. You can also find the manual and EIG in AOpen Bonus Pack.
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http://english.aopen.com.tw/tech/download/manual/default.htm
Test Report: We recommend you to choose board/card/device from the compatibility test reports for assembling your
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PC. It may prevent incompatibility problems.
http://english.aopen.com.tw/tech/report/default.htm
FAQ: Here we list problems that users often encounter and FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions). You may be able to
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find a solution to your problem.
http://club.aopen.com.tw/faq/
Download Software: Check out this table to get the latest updated BIOS/utility and drivers. In most case, newer
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versions of drivers and BIOS have solved earlier bugs or compatibility problems.
http://english.aopen.com.tw/tech/download/default.htm
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The Part Number and Serial number are printed on bar code label. You can find this bar code label on the outside packing, or on
component side of PCB. For example:
P/N: 91.88110.201 is part number, S/N: 91949378KN73 is serial number.
eForum: We welcome you to join AOpen eForum to discuss our products with other users. Your problem probably
had been discussed before or will be answered by other power users here.
http://club.aopen.com.tw/forum/
Contact Distributors/Resellers: We sell our products through resellers and integrators. They should know your
system configuration very well and should be able to solve your problem efficiently and provide important reference
for you.
Contact Us: Please prepare detail system configuration and error symptom before contacting us. The part number,
serial number and BIOS version are also very helpful.
Part No.
Part No. Serial No.
Serial No.
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Model name and BIOS version can be found on upper left corner of first boot screen (POST screen). For example:
AK79G -1394 is model name of motherboard, R1.02 is BIOS version.
AK79G-1394 R1.02 Jan. 01.2003 AOpen Inc.
ward Plug and Play BIOS Extension v1.0A
Copyright © 2003, Award Software, Inc.
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PPrroodduucctt RReeggiissttrraattiioonn
Thank you for choosing AOpen product. AOpen encourages you to spend few minutes in completing the following product
registration. To register your product will ensure the high quality of services from AOpen. After the registration, you will:
• Have opportunities to play online slot machine and win a prize from AOpen by accumulating your bonuses for later prize
exchange.
• Be upgraded to gold membership of Club AOpen program.
• Receive email notification about product safety alerts. Its purpose is to alert consumers quickly and conveniently when
products contain technical issues.
• Receive email notification about latest product's announcements.
• Be able to personalize your AOpen web pages.
• Receive e-mail notification about latest BIOS/Driver/Software release information.
• Have opportunities to participate special product promotional programs.
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AOpen makes sure that the information you provide is encrypted, so that it cannot be read or intercepted by other people or
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Open America Inc.
Tel: 1-510-489-8928
Fax: 1-510-489-1998
Japan
Open Japan Inc.
Tel: 81-048-290-1800
Fax: 81-048-290-1820
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Please do not hesitate contact us if you have any problem about our products. Any opinion will be appreciated.
Pacific Rim
Open Inc.
Tel: 886-2-3789-5888
Fax: 886-2-3789-5899
China
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Tel: 86-21-6225-8622
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Web Site: http://english.aopen.com.tw/
E-mail: Send us email by going through the contact form below.
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