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AX4GE FM
DOC. NO.: AX4GEFM-OL-E0209A
Overview
Installation
Hardware
Drivers &
Utilities
BIOS Setup
AWARD
Glossary
Troubleshooting &
Technical Support
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AX4GE FM ........................................................................................................................................ 1
What’s in this manual ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
You Must Notice .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Before You Start............................................................................................................................................................ 10
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 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
CPU Jumper-less Design .............................................................................................................................................. 25
CPU Core Voltage Auto Detectable ............................................................................................................................... 27
CPU and System Fan Connector (with H/W Monitoring) ............................................................................................... 30
JP28 Keyboard/Mouse Wake-up Enable/Disable Jumper.............................................................................................. 31
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DIMM Sockets ............................................................................................................................................................... 32
Front Panel Connector .................................................................................................................................................. 34
ATX Power Connector ................................................................................................................................................... 35
STBY LED and BOOT LED ........................................................................................................................................... 36
AC Power Auto Recovery .............................................................................................................................................. 37
IDE and Floppy Connector ............................................................................................................................................ 38
IrDA Connector .............................................................................................................................................................40
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Connector......................................................................................................... 41
Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect .................................................................................................................................... 42
AGP Slot ....................................................................................................................................................................... 43
AGP Protection Technology........................................................................................................................................... 44
ADD Card (Intel 845GE chipset supported)................................................................................................................... 45
WOM (Zero Voltage Wake on Modem) Connector......................................................................................................... 46
WOM by External BOX Modem ..................................................................................................................................... 47
WOM by Internal Modem Card...................................................................................................................................... 48
WOL (Wake on LAN)..................................................................................................................................................... 49
CNR (Communication and Network Riser) Expansion Slot............................................................................................ 51
PC99 Color Coded Back Panel ..................................................................................................................................... 52
Support 10/100 Mbps LAN onboard .............................................................................................................................. 53
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JP13 LAN Enable/Disable Jumper ................................................................................................................................54
Support Six USB2.0 Connectors ...................................................................................................................................55
Chassis Intrusion Connector ......................................................................................................................................... 56
CD Audio Connector ..................................................................................................................................................... 57
AUX-IN Connector ........................................................................................................................................................ 58
Front Audio Connector ..................................................................................................................................................59
Dr. LED Connector........................................................................................................................................................ 60
JP15/JP16 Dr. Voice III Language Select Jumpers .......................................................................................................62
JP2 Buzzer/Speaker Select Jumper .............................................................................................................................63
Battery-less and Long Life Design ................................................................................................................................ 64
CPU Over-current Protection......................................................................................................................................... 65
AOConfig Utility............................................................................................................................................................. 66
Die-Hard BIOS and JP24 Die-Hard BIOS Select Jumper ..............................................................................................68
Resetable Fuse ............................................................................................................................................................. 69
3300µF Low ESR Capacitor ..........................................................................................................................................70
Layout (Frequency Isolation Wall) ................................................................................................................................. 71
Enlarged Aluminum Heatsink ........................................................................................................................................ 72
FM Radio Card.............................................................................................................................................................. 73
The noise is gone!! ---- Silent PC .................................................................................................................................. 75
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Open JukeBox FM Player.............................................................................................................................................. 79
Driver and Utility ......................................................................................................................... 83
Auto-run Menu from Bonus CD Disc ............................................................................................................................. 84
Installing Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility...................................................................................................... 85
Intel VGA driver............................................................................................................................................................. 86
Installing Intel IAA Driver............................................................................................................................................... 87
Installing Onboard Sound Driver ................................................................................................................................... 88
Installing LAN Driver .....................................................................................................................................................90
Installing USB2.0 Driver ................................................................................................................................................ 92
PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS ................................................................................................................ 94
About BIOS Function Description… .............................................................................................................................. 95
How To Use Phoenix-Award™ BIOS Setup Program ....................................................................................................96
How To Enter BIOS Setup............................................................................................................................................. 98
BIOS Upgrade under Windows environment ................................................................................................................. 99
Overclocking .............................................................................................................................. 101
VGA Card & Hard Disk................................................................................................................................................ 102
Glossar y ..................................................................................................................................... 103
AC97........................................................................................................................................................................... 103
ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface) ..................................................................................................... 103
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AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) ................................................................................................................................. 103
AMR (Audio/Modem Riser).......................................................................................................................................... 104
AOpen Bonus Pack CD ............................................................................................................................................... 104
APM (Advanced Power Management)......................................................................................................................... 104
ATA (AT Attachment) ................................................................................................................................................... 104
ATA/66 ........................................................................................................................................................................104
ATA/100 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 105
ATA/133 ...................................................................................................................................................................... 105
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) .............................................................................................................................. 105
Bus Master IDE (DMA mode) ...................................................................................................................................... 106
CNR (Communication and Networking Riser).............................................................................................................. 106
CODEC (Coding and Decoding) .................................................................................................................................. 106
DDR (Double Data Rated) SDRAM ............................................................................................................................. 106
DIMM (Dual In Line Memory Module).......................................................................................................................... 107
DMA (Direct Memory Access)...................................................................................................................................... 107
ECC (Error Checking and Correction) ......................................................................................................................... 107
EDO (Extended Data Output) Memory ........................................................................................................................ 107
EEPROM (Electronic Erasable Programmable ROM).................................................................................................. 108
EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM) .................................................................................................................... 108
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EV6 Bus ...................................................................................................................................................................... 108
FCC DoC (Declaration of Conformity) .........................................................................................................................108
FC-PGA (Flip Chip-Pin Grid Array).............................................................................................................................. 109
Flash ROM .................................................................................................................................................................. 109
FSB (Front Side Bus) Clock ........................................................................................................................................109
I2C Bus........................................................................................................................................................................ 109
IEEE 1394................................................................................................................................................................... 110
Parity Bit ..................................................................................................................................................................... 110
PBSRAM (Pipelined Burst SRAM)............................................................................................................................... 110
PC-100 DIMM ..............................................................................................................................................................111
PC-133 DIMM ..............................................................................................................................................................111
PC-1600, PC-2100 or PC-2700 DDR DRAM ................................................................................................................111
PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) Bus ..................................................................................................................111
PDF Format................................................................................................................................................................. 112
PnP (Plug and Play) .................................................................................................................................................... 112
POST (Power-On Self Test) ........................................................................................................................................ 112
RDRAM (Rambus DRAM) ........................................................................................................................................... 112
RIMM (Rambus Inline Memory Module) ...................................................................................................................... 113
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) .................................................................................................................................... 113
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Shadow E2PROM ........................................................................................................................................................ 113
SIMM (Single In Line Memory Module) ....................................................................................................................... 113
SMBus (System Management Bus) ............................................................................................................................. 114
SPD (Serial Presence Detect)..................................................................................................................................... 114
Ultra DMA ................................................................................................................................................................... 114
USB (Universal Serial Bus) ......................................................................................................................................... 115
USB2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) .................................................................................................................................... 115
VCM (Virtual Channel Memory)................................................................................................................................... 115
ZIP file......................................................................................................................................................................... 115
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................... 116
Technical Support ..................................................................................................................... 120
Product Registration ................................................................................................................. 123
How to Contact Us .................................................................................................................... 124
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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
size and set 2 pages per A4 sheet on your printer. To do so, choose File > Page Setup and follow the instruction of your printer
driver.
Thanks for the help of saving our earth.
, we recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 for online viewing, it is included in Bonus CD disc or you can
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Thank you for choosing AOpen AX4GE FM motherboard. The AX4GE FM is Intel® Socket 478 motherboard (M/B) based on the
ATX form factor featuring the Intel® 845GE (Brookdale) chipset
motherboard can support Intel
different customer’s requirements, the Intel 845GE chipset memory interface supports DDR333/266 SDRAM devices with
densities of 64, 128, 256, 512Mb DDR RAM DIMM modules and the maximum memory size can be up to 2 GB (Please note
that only CPU FSB 533 supports DDR333). The onboard IDE controller supports Ultra DMA
rate up to 100MB/s. Further flexibility can be achieved by taking advantage of the Communication and Network Riser (CNR)
card option that allows audio, modem configuration on a single baseboard
design. More than that, on the strength of RealTek RTL8100BL
controller on board, which is a highly integrated Platform LAN
Connect device, it provides 10/100M bps Ethernet for office and
home use. Besides, the AX4GE FM has an AC97
chipset onboard, providing high performance and magic
surround stereo sound to let people enjoy working with it. Now,
let’s enjoy all features from AOpen AX4GE FM motherboard.
®
Socket 478 Pentium® 4 (Brookdale) and 400/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) clock. According to
CODEC
. As high performance chipset built in the M/B, the AX4GE FM
33/66/100 mode and the transfer
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CPU
Supports Intel® Socket 478 Pentium® 4 1.4GHz~2.80GHz+ with 400/533MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) designed for Socket 478
technology.
Chipset
With the Intel® 845GE chipset, Intel delivers a discrete graphics solution with all the performance, innovative features and
proven reliability of the Intel
leading-edge AGP graphics solution for Intel
chipset's I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) features USB controllers supporting six USB ports. With support for 5.1 channels of AC’97
audio and the ability to make the most of soft audio/modem technology, the 845GE chipset delivers an ideal solution for
innovative new form factors.
®
845GE chipset. With its highly scalable design, the new 845GE chipset offers an ideal,
®
Pentium® 4 processor platforms. And the smart integration in the Intel 845GE
Expansion Slots
Including six 32-bit/33MHz PCI, one CNR and one AGP 4X slots. The PCI local bus throughput can be up to 132MB/s. The
Communication & Nectworking Riser (CNR)
card. The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
supports data transfer rate up to 1056MB/s. AX4GE FM motherboard can support 4X mode. Of six PCI slots provided, all of
them are master PCI slots with arbitration and decoding for all integrated functions and LPC bus.
slot provided from AX4GE FM can support CNR interface for a Modem/Audio/LAN
specification provides a new level of video display sophistication and speed which
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Memory
Provides three 184-pin DDR RAM DIMM sockets that support up to 2GB of PC-266/333 compliant DDR RAM (Synchronous
Dynamic Random Access Memory). You may install 64, 128, 256, 512Mb DDR RAM DIMM modules into each socket. (Please
note that only CPU FSB 533 supports DDR333).
LAN Port
On the strength of RealTek RTL8100BL controller on board, which is a highly-integrated Platform LAN Connect device, it
provides 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for office and home use.
Ultra DMA 33/66/100 Bus Master IDE
Comes with an on-board PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that supports four IDE devices in two channels,
supports Ultra DMA
33/66/100, PIO Modes 3 and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 5, and supports Enhanced IDE devices.
On-board AC’97 Sound
AX4GE FM uses the AC97 sound chip. This on-board audio includes a complete audio recording and playback system.
1MHz Stepping Frequency Adjustment
Provides “1MHz Stepping Frequency Adjustment” function in the BIOS. This magic function allows you adjust FSB frequency
from 100~248 by 1MHz stepping adjustment, and lets your system can get maximum performance.
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Watch Dog Timer
Includes AOpen “Watch Dog Timer” function that can auto-reset default settings in 4.8 seconds when you fail to system
overclocking.
S/PDIF Connectors
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a newest audio transfer file format, which provides impressive quality through optical
fiber and allows you to enjoy digital audio instead of analog audio.
Six USB2.0 Connectors
Provides three ports, six USB connectors for USB interface devices, such as mouse, keyboard, modem, scanner, etc. Compared
to traditional USB 1.0/1.1 with the speed of 12Mbps, USB 2.0 has a fancy speed up to 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than
the traditional one.
Dr. LED (User Upgrade Optional)
The Dr. LED has 8 LEDs on this AX4GE FM M/B to easily show what kind of problems you may encounter.
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 user-friendlier.
, which helps save users from configuration problems, thus
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Hardware Monitoring Management
Supports CPU or system fans status, temperature and voltage monitoring and alert, through the on-board hardware monitor
module.
Enhanced ACPI
Fully implement the ACPI standard for Windows® 98/ME/2000/XP series compatibility, and supports Soft-Off, STR (Suspend to
RAM, S3), STD (Suspend to Disk, S4) features.
Super Multi-I/O
Provides two high-speed UART compatible serial ports and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities. UART can also be
directed from COM1 to the Infrared Module for the wireless connections.
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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 Operating System (such as Windows 98)
11. Installing Driver and Utility
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Resetable Fuse
Front Audio Connecto
Onboard AC’97 CODEC
Black: CD-IN Connector
Green: AUX-IN Connector
P28 Keyboard/Mouse Wakeup
32-bit PCI Expansion Slot x6
Joystick-MIDI Connector
Chassis Intrusion Connector
FM Radio Card Connector
2
Front Panel Connector
JP15/16 Dr. Voice Language
JP24 Die-Hard Bios Jumper
JP14 CMOS Clear Jumper
S/PDIF Connector
Enable/Disable Jumper
CNR Expansion Slot
4Mbit Flash ROM
COM2 Connector
IrDA Connector
WOL Connecto
Dr. LED Connecto
SYSFAN3 Connecto
& 3rd USB Connector
JP2 Select Jum
Selection Jumper
WOM Connector
er
Motherboard Map
PC99 Colored Back Panel
JP13 LAN Enable/Disable Jumpe
RealTek RTL8100BL
4-pin 12V. ATX Power Connector
3300μF Low ESR Capacitors
SYSFAN2 Connector
AGP Slot
(For 1.5V AGP card)
478-pin CPU socket with Voltage
and Frequency Auto-detection
support Intel
1.4~2.8GHz+ CPU
Intel® 845GE chipset
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CPUFAN1 Connector with H/W
Monitoring Function
184-pin DIMMx3 supports
DDR333/DDR266 (Max. to 2GB)
ATA/33/66/100
IDE Connector x2
ATX Power Connector
FDD Connector
®
Pentium® 4
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Socket 478
Intel
Pentium 4
CPU
ADD Slot
LAN connect Component
400/533MHz
System Bus
Floppy Disk Drive x2
PC-266/333 DDR
SDRAM Up to 2GB
DIMM Socket x3
Connector x6
Intel 845
GMCH
USB
PCI Bus
Realtek
RTL810 0BL
1stUSB Port
2ndUSB Port
3rdUSB Port
32-bit PCI Slot x6
ATA
33/66100
Primary
Channel
Secondary
Channel
Intel ICH4
Low Pin
Count
Super
I/O
AC97
CODEC
AC Link
Firmware Hub
4Mbit Flash EEPROM
Parallel Port
Serial Port x2
IDE D rive x4
CNR Slot
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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
procedure requiring ESD protection.
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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: www.aopen.com.
for more detail information.
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You can clear CMOS to restore system default setting. To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure 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 pins 1 & pin2.
5. Connect ATX power cable back to connector PWR2.
Pin 1
1
Normal Operation
(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 Intel® Pentium 4 Socket 478 series CPU. Be careful of CPU orientation when you plug it into CPU
socket.
1. Pull up the CPU socket lever and
up to 90-degree angle.
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a cut edge on the CPU upper
interface. Match Pin 1 and cut edge, then insert the CPU into the socket.
Note: These pictures are for example only, it may not exactly be the same motherboard.
CPU socket
Lever
CPU pin 1 and
cut edge
CPU 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, it
ma
damage the CPU.
Note: This socket supports
Micro-FC-PGA2 package CPU, which
is the latest CPU package developed
by Intel. Other forms of CPU package
are impossible to be fitted in.
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This motherboard comes with a retention module attached on the CPU socket when shipped, we strongly recommend you to
install AOpen special designed CPU Fan as shown below on the retention module for better heat dissipation. Please install the
CPU Fan correctly as the following pictures shown.
1. Gently put the CPU Fan down on the
retention module with clips aligning
correctly to the four corners.
2. Pressing down the four clips with force one by
one on the retention module.
Clip
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CPU VID signal and SMbus clock generator provide CPU voltage auto-detection and allows the user to set the CPU frequency
through the BIOS setup
designs are eliminated. There will be no worry of wrong CPU voltage detection.
, therefore no jumpers or switches are used. The disadvantages of the Pentium based jumper-less
Intel® Socket 478
Pentium 4 CPU
CPU VID signal
Power Regulator
(Automatically generates CPU voltage)
CPU voltage
Clock Generator
CPU Freq. Ratio
BIOS
Controlled
Circuit
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With this motherboard, AOpen provides a very special, useful feature for overclockers. When you
power-on the system, the BIOS will check last system POST
enable “Watch Dog Timer” function immediately, and set the CPU FSB
that stored in the BIOS. If system failed in BIOS POST, the “Watch Dog Timer” will reset the
system to reboot in five seconds. Then, BIOS will detect the CPU’s default frequency and POST
again. With this special feature, you can easily overclock your system to get higher system performance, and without removing
the cover of system housing to set the jumper to clear CMOS data when your system hanged.
AOpen
Watch Dog
Timer
Enable/Disable Signal
from BIOS
Countdown about
5 seconds if fails
in POST
Reset Signal
Clock Generator
status. If it succeeded, the BIOS will
frequency by user’s setting
BIOS
CPU ID Signal
CPU
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The CPU core voltage will be automatically detected. It is not necessary to set CPU core voltage.
SSeettttiinngg CCPPUU FFrreeqquueennccyy
BIOS Setup > Frequency/Voltage Control > CPU Clock Setting
This motherboard is CPU jumper-less design, you can set CPU frequency through the BIOS setup, and no jumpers or switches
are needed.
CPU Ratio
CPU FSB
Home
8x, 9x, 10x,…22x, 23x, 24x
100~248MHz
Tip: If your system hangs or fails to boot because of
overclocking, simply use <Home> key to restore the
default setting or you can wait the AOpen “Watch Dog
Timer” reset the system after five seconds and system
will auto-detect hardware again.
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Core Frequency = CPU FSB Clock * CPU Ratio
PCI Clock = CPU FSB Clock / Clock Ratio
Northwood CPU
Pentium 4 1.6G 1600MHz 100MHz 400MHz 16x
Pentium 4 1.6G 1600MHz 133MHz 533MHz 12x
Pentium 4 1.7G 1700MHz 133MHz 533MHz 13x
Pentium 4 1.8G 1800MHz 100MHz 400MHz 18x
Pentium 4 2.0G 2000MHz 100MHz 400MHz 20x
Pentium 4 2.2G 2200MHz 100MHz 400MHz 22x
Pentium 4 2.26G 2260MHz 133MHz 533MHz 17x
Pentium 4 2.4G 2400MHz 100MHz 400MHz 24x
Pentium 4 2.4G 2400MHz 133MHz 533MHz 18x
Pentium 4 2.53G 2530MHz 133MHz 533MHz 19x
Pentium 4 2.66G 2660MHz 133MHz 533MHz 20x
Pentium 4 2.80G 2800MHz 133MHz 533MHz 21x
CPU Core
Frequency
FSB Clock System Bus Ratio
AGP Clock = PCI Clock x 2
Note: Since the latest processor,
Northwood, would detect the clock
ratio automatically, you may not be
able to adjust the clock ratio in
BIOS manually.
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Willamette CPU CPU Core Frequency FSB Clock System Bus Ratio
Pentium 4
1.8G
Pentium 4
1.9G
Pentium 4
2.0G
1800MHz 100MHz 400MHz 18x
1900MHz 100MHz 400MHz 19x
2000MHz 100MHz 400MHz 20x
Celeron CPU CPU Core Frequency FSB Clock System Bus Ratio
1.7G 1700MHz 100MHz 400MHz 17x
1.8G 1800MHz 100MHz 400MHz 18x
Warning: Intel® 845GE chipset supports maximum
400/533MHz (100/133MHz*4) system bus and 66MHz
AGP clock; higher clock setting may cause serious
s
stem damage.
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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
SYSFAN2 Connector
GND
+12V
SENSOR
SENSOR
+12V
GND
SYSFAN3 Connector
GND
+12V
SENSOR
Note: Some CPU fans do not have
sensor pin, so that cannot support
hardware monitoring function.
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This motherboard provides keyboard / mouse wake-up function. You can use JP28 to enable or disable this function, which
could resume your system from suspend mode with keyboard or mouse installed. The factory default setting is set to
“Disable”(1-2), and you may enable this function by setting the jumper to 2-3.
Pin 1
KB/Mouse Wake-up
Disable
(Default)
JP28
Enable
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This motherboard has three 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets that allow you to install PC266 or PC333 memory up to 2 GB. Only
Non-ECC DDR RAM are supported, otherwise, it will cause serious damage on memory sockets or SDRAM module (Please
note that only CPU FSB 533 supports DDR333).
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
Warning: Please note that double-side DDR
RAM is not allowed to be installed on both
DIMM2 and DIMM3. But if you have had
installed two double-side DDR RAM on them,
the system can only read one side DDR RAM
on each DIMM2 and DIMM3. However, you are
not recommended to do so, otherwise, it will
cause serious damage on memory sockets or
SDRAM module.
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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.
Ta b
40 pins 52 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.
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Pin1
Attach the power LED, speaker, power and reset switch connectors to the
corresponding pins. If you enable “Suspend Mode” item in BIOS Setup, the ACPI
& Power LED will keep flashing while the system is in suspend mode.
Locate the power switch cable from your ATX housing. It is 2-pin female
connector from the housing front panel. Plug this connector to the soft-power
switch connector marked SPWR.
Suspend Type ACPI LED
Power on Suspend (S2) or Suspend to RAM (S3) Flashing for every second
Suspend to Disk (S4) The LED will be turned off
IDE LED
Speaker
1
SPWR
ACPI & PWR
LED
Reset
SPEAKER
NC
NC
+5V
IDE LED
IDE LED
+5V
+5V
GND
NC
1
5VSB
SPWR
ACPI LED GND
ACPILED
NC
NC
GND
RESET
GND
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This motherboard comes with a 20-pin and 4-pin ATX power connector. Make sure you plug in the right direction. We strongly
recommend you to connect the 4-pin 12V ATX connector before connecting the 20-pin ATX power connector and use standard
power supply specially designed for Pentium 4 system.
Pin1
4-Pin 12V ATX Power Connector
20-Pin Power Connector
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Both STBY LED and BOOT LED are AOpen’s considerate designs that we aim at providing you friendly system information. The
STBY LED will light up when power is provided to the motherboard. This is a convenient indication for you to check the system
power status in many circumstances such as power on/off, stand-by mode and RAM power status during Suspend to RAM
mode
.
BOOT LED will keep blinking when you power the system on and when your system is under POST (Power-On Self Test)
POST diagnoses everything alright and finishes the booting, the LED will stay on otherwise it will remain flashing to warn you
that mistakes have occurred during POST.
STBY LED
Warning: Do not install or
remove the DIMM module or
others devices when the STBY
. After
BOOT LED
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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.
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Connect 34-pin floppy cable and 40-pin IDE cable to floppy connector FDC and IDE connector. The blue connector is IDE1 for
clear identification. Be careful of the pin1 orientation. Wrong orientation may cause system damage.
Secondary
Slave (4th)
Pin 1
Primary
Slave (2nd)
ATA 33/66/100
IDE Connector
Pin 1
FDD Connector
Secondary
Master (3rd)
IDE 2 (Secondary)
IDE 1 (Primary)
Primary Master
(1st)
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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 ATA3 3
modes. The IDE bus is 16-bit, which means every transfer is two bytes.
Mode Clock Period Clock
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
ATA 33 30ns 4 120ns (1/120ns) x 2byte x2 = 33MB/s
ATA 66 30ns 2 60ns (1/60ns) x 2byte x2 = 66MB/s
ATA100 20ns 2 40ns (1/40ns) x 2byte x2 = 100MB/s
Warning: The specification of the IDE cable is a maximum of 46cm (18 inches);
make sure
our cable does not exceed this length.
, ATA 66 or ATA100 IDE devices. Following table lists the transfer rate of IDE PIO and DMA
Count
Cycle Time Data Transfer Rate
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 33/66/100 hard
disks, a special 80-wires
IDE cable for Ultra DMA
.
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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, UART Mode, make sure
to have the correct orientation when you plug in the IrDA connector.
NC
+5V
IR_TX
IIrrDDAA CCoonnnneeccttoorr
Pin 1
KEY
GND
IR_RX
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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. 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. 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. However, you must have a S/PDIF supported speaker/amplifier/decoder with S/PDIF digital
input to connect to the S/PDIF digital output to make the most out of this function.
(RCA)
S/PDIF OUT
S/PDIF IN
S/PDIF OUT
S/PDIF IN
(Optical)
S/PDIF Module
(User Upgrade Optional)
S/PDIF Cable
Pin 1
Audio cable
S/PDIF
Connecto
1
+5VSB
NC
S/PDIFOUT
GND
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This motherboard comes with an ALC650 CODEC, which supports high quality of 5.1 Channel audio effect, bringing you a brand
new audio experience. On the strength of the innovative design of ALC650, you're able to use standard line-jacks for surround
audio output without connecting any external module. To apply this function, you have to install the audio driver in the Bonus
Pack CD as well as an audio application supporting 5.1 Channel. Picture bellow represents the standard location of all speakers
in 5.1 Channel sound 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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With Intel 845GE chipset implemented, this AGP slot could automatically become an AGP slot or a Multiplexed Intel DVO Output
depending on what kind of cards inserted, like AGP, or ADD (AGP Digital Display) cards. With ADD card cabled to this slot,
Multiplexed Intel DVO output could provide high-speed digital connection for digital displays or TV-OUT functionality. As for AGP
function, it supports 1.5V AGP card only, please do not insert 3.3V AGP card, otherwise, it could cause serious damage to the
motherboard.
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With the outstanding R&D ability of AOpen and its specially developed circuit, AX4GE FM implements a brand 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 an AGP card with 3.3V, which is not supported by Intel 845E, the AGP LED 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 3.3V AGP card, which is
not supported by Intel
845E. When you do so,
the AGP LED will light up
to warn you the possible
dama
e.
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This motherboard supports ADD Card. ADD (AGP Digital Display) card is designed by Intel to multiplexe the AGP signal
interface with two DVO ports, and is designed to plug into the special-designed purple slot as you can see, which we call ADD
slot here. The function of these two DVO ports is to support a variety of digital display devices, such as LCDs and Digital-input
CRT, and is possible to use in dual-channel mode to support higher resolution and refresh rate, while deliver digital signal from
source to display to preserve signal integrity and the viewable image quality.
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TThhiiss mmootthheerrbbooaarrdd iimmpplleemmeennttss ssppeecciiaall cciirrccuuiitt ttoo ssuuppppoorrtt WWaakkee OOnn MMooddeemm,, bbootthh IInntteerrnnaall mmooddeemm ccaarrdd aanndd eexxtteerrnnaall bbooxx mmooddeemm
aarree ssuuppppoorrtteedd.. SSiinnccee IInntteerrnnaall mmooddeemm ccaarrdd ccoonnssuummeess nnoo ppoowweerr wwhheenn ssyysstteemm ppoowweerr iiss ooffff,, iitt iiss rreeccoommmmeennddeedd ttoo uussee aann iinntteerrnnaall
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mmootthheerrbbooaarrdd..
Pin 1
WOM Connector
+5VSB
NC
RI-
GND
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Note: This picture is for example only, it may not be exactly the same as this motherboard.
Pin 1
Pin 1
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Serial Port
(Modem Side)
Serial Port
(Motherboard Side)
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Note: This picture is for example only, it may not be exactly the same as this motherboard.
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This feature is very similar as Wake On Modem, but it goes through local area network. To use Wake On LAN function, you must
have a network card with chipset that supports this feature, and connect a cable from LAN card to motherboard WOL connector.
The system identification information (probably IP address) is stored on network card and because there is a lot of traffic on the
Ethernet, you need to install network management software, such as ADM, for the checking of how to wake up the system. Note
that, at least 600mA ATX standby current is required to support the LAN card for this function.
WOL Connector
+5VSB
GND
LID
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WOL Connector
(Motherboard Side)
Note: This picture is for example only, it may not exactly be the same motherboard.
(Ethernet Card Side)
WOL Connector
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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 design, which is put on CNR card. This motherboard implements sound CODEC on board, but reserves CNR slot for the
option of modem function. Note that you can still use PCI modem card. Please note that if you want to use CNR audio card on
CNR slot, you must disable the sound output of CODEC from BIOS to prevent the CODEC from making out noises at the same
time. Please be noted that the power cord must be removed before installing CNR LAN card.
) circuit requires a different and separate
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The onboard I/O devices are PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, COM1 and VGA, RJ45 LAN, Printer, USB, and AC97 sound. The
view angle of drawing shown here is from 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/COM2 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.
PS/2 Mouse
Connector
PS/2 Keyboard
Connector
USB2.0
Connector
COM 1 Port VGA Port
SPP/EPP/ECP
Parallel Port
RJ45 10/100
LAN Jack
USB2.0
Connector
Line-In
Speaker Out
MIC-In
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The South Bridge ICH4 includes a fast Ethernet controller on chip. On the strength of Realtek 8100BL LAN controller on
board, which is a highly-integrated Platform LAN Connect device, it provides 10/100M bps Ethernet for office and home use,
the Ethernet RJ45 connector is located on top of USB connectors. The green LED indicates the link mode, it lights when
linking to network and blinking when transferring data. The orange LED indicates the transfer mode, and it lights when data
is transferring in 100Mbps mode. To enable or disable this function, you may simply adjust it through BIOS.
Green/ACT
Orange/Speed
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JP13 is used to enable or disable onboard LAN. If you don’t want to enable the Onboard LAN, you should set this jumper to
2-3.
1 1
Enable
(Default)
Disable
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Compared to traditional USB 1.0/1.1 with the speed of 12Mbps, USB 2.0 has a fancy speed up to 480Mbps, which is 40 times
faster than the traditional one. Except for the speed increase, USB 2.0 supports old USB 1.0/1.1 software and peripherals,
offering impressive and even better compatibility to customers. On this motherboard, all six USB connectors support USB 2.0
function. To connect those two headers, you have to use proper USB cables and connect them to any USB models.
Pin 1
USBPWR0
USB_FP_P0-
USB_FP_P0+
GND
KEY
1 2
9 10
USBPWR0
USB_FP_P1USB_FP_P1+
GND
USB_FP_OC0
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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
1
GND
Chassis Intrusion
Connector
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This connector is used to connect CD Audio cable from CDROM or DVD drive to onboard sound.
CCDD--IINN CCoonnnneeccttoorr
L
GND
GND
R
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This connector is used to connect MPEG Audio cable from MPEG card to onboard sound.
AAUUXX--IINN CCoonnnneeccttoorr
L
GND
GND
R
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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_FROUT_L
1 2
9 10
AUD_GND
AUD_VCC
AUD_RET_R
KEY
AUD_RET_L
Note: Please remove the jumper cap from the Front Panel Audio Connector
before you connect the cable. Do not remove this yellow jumper cap if
housin
without an audio port on the front panel.
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In conjunction with Dr. LED (Upgrade Optional), which can easily shows what kind of problems may occur on your system during
assembly. It can clearly indicate whether there is a component issue or an installed issue by the 8 LEDs on the front panel of Dr.
LED. This can helps you to have a self-diagnostic to your system status quickly.
Pin 1
3.3V
KEY
GND
1 2
S1
S2
S3
5 6
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Dr. LED is a CD disc storage box with 8 LEDs on its front panel, the size of Dr. LED is exactly the same as 5.25 in floppy drive,
so that it can be mount into normal 5.25 in drive bay of any housing.
The total 8 LEDs light up alternatively if the system fails in one of eight stages. Once the LED7 (latest LED) is lit, this indicates
that the system has completed its boot-up procedure.
The 8 LEDs indicate the following messages when lit:
LED 0 - Indicates that the CPU may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.
LED 1 - Indicates that the memory may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.
LED 2 - Indicates that the AGP may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.
LED 3 - Indicates that the PCI card may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.
LED 4 - Indicates that the floppy disk drive may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.
LED 5 - Indicates that the HDD may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.
LED 6 - Indicates that the keyboard may have been installed incorrectly or is damaged.
LED 7 - Indicates that the system is OK.
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Boot O.K. KB HDD Floppy CPUVideo MemoryPCI
Note: During POST (Power On Self Test) procedure, the
Debug LED will light on sequentially from LED0 to LED7 until
the system boot O.K
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Dr. VoiceIII is a great feature of AX4GE FM, which can identify the problems you may encounter in the operating system. It can
clearly “tell you” whether the problem is caused from components or improper installation such as CPU, memory module, VGA,
PCI add-on card, FDD, HDD or keyboard. Dr. VoiceIII provides four language versions: Minnan, Shanghai, Guangdong and
Beijing. You can select your preferred language by JP15 & JP16 jumpers.
JP15
JP16
1
Minnan
(Default)
1
JP15 Pin 1
Shanghai
Dr. Voice Language
Select Jumper
Guangdong
Beijing
JP16 Pin 1
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This motherboard comes with another considerate option that allows you to turn off the voice from buzzer and speaker. You can
choose not to be bothered by the warning made from Dr. Voice when it detects any error in operating system. You may also set
JP2 to choose sending out voices from buzzer or speaker.
1 1
Default
BUZZER
Speaker
Pin1
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Auto Switch
RTC
CMOS
BatteryATX Stand-by Power
Auto switching to ATX standby power as
long as AC power line is plugged. This
smart design increases battery life if
you still plug battery 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 the need of a 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.
ATX Switching Power Supply
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.
5V (Protected by power supply)
3.3V (Protected by power supply)
12V (Protected by power supply)
Onboard Power
Regulator
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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 your
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, all
applications must be closed before starting AOconfig.
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Many viruses have been found that may destroy bios code and data area lately. This motherboard implements a very effective
hardware protection method without any software or BIOS coding involved, therefore it is 100% virus free. You may restore the
originally mounted BIOS with 2
one BIOS ROM, you may contact our local distributors or resellers for purchasing an extra BIOS ROM. Please visit our website:
www.aopen.com
1 1
normal
for details.
rescue
nd
BIOS ROM by setting JP24 to pin 2-3 if it fails to act normally. This motherboard comes with
Pin1
JP24 Die-Hard BIOS
Select Jumper
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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 when it is broken (function as protecting the motherboard), user still cannot replace it and the motherboard is still
malfunctioning.
With expensive Resetable Fuse, the motherboard can be resumed back to normal function after the fuse had done its protection
job.
Resetable
Fuse
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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, AX4GE FM implements 3300μF capacitors, which is much larger than normal capacitor (1000 and 1500μf) and it
provides better stability for CPU power.
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Note: This diagram for example only, it may not be exactly the same as this motherboard.
For high frequency operation, especially overclocking,
layout is the most important factor to make sure
chipset and CPU working in stable condition. The
layout of this motherboard implements AOpen’s
unique design called “ Frequency Isolation Wall”.
Separating each critical portion of motherboard into
regions where each region operates in a same or
similar frequency range to avoid cross talk and
frequency interference between each region’s
operations and condition. The trace length and route
must be calculated carefully. For example, the clock
trace must be equal length (not necessarily as short
as possible) so that clock skew will be controlled
within few a pico second (1/10
12
Sec)
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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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Do you enjoy listening baseball live broadcast while playing your PC at the same time? Though you can connect
to few designated broadcasting channels through some small broadcasting utilities on your PC, there’s always
some abominable problems such as the on and off listening quality, audience number limitation and the long
hours of connecting to the broadcasting server. To solve the above said torments for our users, AOpen had
integrated the FM frequency radio function into a little piece of expansion card, to allow you listening to exciting game
broadcasting, without missing any good moments, even, taping down any exciting pitch for replaying. Additionally, you could
even using convert the .WAV file into .MP3 file, to preserve its original sounds into compressed file for long term keeping,
setting 10 of your favorite frequency as fixed channel for click and play, which is very convenient. To be more considerate for
our users, you may use JukeBox FM, integrated in our BIOS, to listening to radio without entering operating system after
installing this FM Radio Expansion card. It’s never been easier with FM Radio!
Installing FM Radio Card:
Please unplug your power cord before processing the following steps.
1. Unpacking your FM Radio Card out from the box. 2. To connect the signal cable to FM header onboard.
1 2
Audio Left
GND
WREN
STEREO
KEY
FM Connector
Audio Right
GND
CLK
DATA
+3.3V
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3. To connect the FM Radio
Card onto the chassis.
Installing FM Radio software:
After necessary hardware had been installed, you may power and reboot the
system. Please run the AOpen Bonus Pack CD after entering Window system.
An installation program will prompt up automatically on the screen, please
select FM Radio for starting installation. Please refer to the FM Radio
User Manual enclosed in the package for detailed illustration.
4. To connect antenna connector to
expansion card port.
5. Stretch the antenna out and have it
secured firmly.
Tip：
Please use the audio antenna
that comes along with this
expansion card to get the best
receiving quality.
Setting the position of your PC at
different places and angles would
have had different receiving
quality. Please adjust the angle of
your antenna for best receiving
by yourself, and try to stretch it
out as wide as possible.
General speaking, it would be
better to receive frequency with
antenna located beside windows.
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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 it could.
But at the same time, we believe that same amount of users are affected terribly while working with their PC by the irritating
noises of these fans. As a matter of fact, we do not have to get our fans running at such a high speed in most cases; on the
contrary, we discovered that having your
fans running at appropriate time and
speed could not only reduce the noise,
but also consume the least power the
system needed, so as to prevent
over-wasting of energy resource.
Today, AOpen Motherboard is honored to
bring you a new overall solution, SilentPC,
to have your system quiet. To collocate
with hardware circuit, BIOS and the utility
under Windows, SilentPC combined
“Hardware-Status Monitoring”, “Overheat
Warning” and “Fan Speed Control” with
user-friendly interfaces to provide you a
perfect balance between noises, system
performance and stability.
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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 your
system voltage from the
indicating bar here.
In “Temp/Fan/Case” page, you may get aware of the
current temperature of CPU and the heat inside chassis,
plus checking if fans are running properly.
Of course, you may set your
defaulted lowest margin for
your fans and the SilentPC
would also pop up a message
box and alarm you when the
fan is rotating slower than this
specified speed.
You may set the highest
margin of your CPU and
system temperature as
default, and SilentPC would
pop up a message box and
alert you with alarm when the
temperature goes beyond the
specified margin.
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The following page is sure to be the most important part of this utility; you may control the rotation speed of specific fans you got
with options inside in this page. Respectively illustrate as
follow:
1. Smart FAN Control: This is the default setting of
SilentPC and can be used for any branded computer
housing. With a special algorithm developed by
AOpen, the fan speed is automatically adjusted by
the factors of CPU and ambient temperature.
Ease-of-use and trouble free at your service.
2. Fixed FAN Control: Under this setting, a desired fan
speed is set fixed when operating.
3. Multiple Level Control: This is the most versatile
setting that allows you to set fan speed in relation to
temperature. You may find this setting fits 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
Note: Due to there are hundreds different brands of fan
on the market, there might be some inaccuracy
occurred when you have had adjusted your rotation
speed; this is still under criterion and please assured
that it won’t cause any problem to your system.
noise level within CPU working condition and
temperature. Most of the time, the fan would remain
still when CPU is not fully utilized.
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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!
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!
shown beside
, it is assured that your
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Here we are pleased to provide you a brand-new powerful interface—Open JukeBox FM.
Without any cost you can have your PC turn into a fashionable CD player! This latest Open
JukeBox FM motherboard aims at helping you directly operate your CD player on the PC
without any hassle of entering Windows operation system. Moreover, users can take the advantage of FM Radio function to
enjoy FM programs. Please refer to the bundled FM Radio Manual for detailed introduction about FM Radio.
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How Your Open JukeBox FM Works
The operation of Open JukeBox FM Player is the same as other CD players. By pressing specific keys on the keyboard you will
find playing Open JukeBox FM Player couldn’t be easier than the traditional CD Players. Below is the function description of
respective buttons.
Boot to
Operation S
Power-Off Button
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.
stem
, 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.
Rewind/Forward / : Pressing arrow keys, to rewind or forward the music.
F1, F2, F3, F4: Pressing keys to save your favorite channels.
1, 2, 3, 4: Pressing the number keys to load your favorite channels.
Note: Though some of the latest
version of Windows support “Digital
udio” through IDE bus. However, in
order to use Open Jukebox FM player,
which is driven under BIOS, it is a
MUST to insert audio cable to CD-IN
connector on the motherboard.
Dis
Screen
Load/Save Favorite
Frequency channels
Function Ke
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Your Open JukeBox FM Settings in BIOS
There are three Open JukeBox FM settings in BIOS as follows.
Auto
: The default setting is “Auto” with which the Open JukeBox FM will automatically check the CD player every time you
power on. The Open JukeBox FM 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 FM 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 FM Player every time you power on. However, by
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Your Open JukeBox FM EzSkin
Except these powerful functions above, Open JukeBox FM 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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There are motherboard drivers and utilities included in AOpen Bonus CD disc. You don’t need to install all of them in order to
boot your system. But after you finish the hardware installation, you have to install your operation system first (such as Windows
98) before you can install any drivers or utilities. Please refer to your operation system’s installation guide.
Note: Please follow recommended procedure
to install Windows 2000 and Windows 98
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You can use the auto-run menu of Bonus CD disc. Choose the utility and driver and select model name.
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You can install the Intel INF Update Utility from the Bonus Pack CD auto-run menu to eliminate the “?” marks.
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You can install Intel VGA Driver to get the best graphics function of the chipset. You can find it in the AOpen Bonus Pack CD
disc.
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You can install Intel IAA Driver to increase the performance of software applications and reduce PC boot times. You can find it in
the AOpen Bonus Pack
CD disc.
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This motherboard comes with AC97 CODEC. You can find the audio driver from the Bonus Pack CD disc auto-run menu.
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ntroduction:
------------This document describes the procedure to install Windows 95 (Golden version), Win95A, OSR2, Windows 98/98 SE,
Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows NT v4.0 driver for Realtek RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet adapter.
[Windows 95 (Golden version), Win95A and OSR2]
Installing driver procedure on Microsoft Windows 95 :
-----------------------------------------------------
1. Ask you to select which driver you want to install, select "Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer".
2. Specify the setup file pathname
[CD-ROM]:Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\Win95\WIN95A (for Windows 95 and Win95A) or
[CD-ROM]:Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\Win95 (for Windows 95 OSR2).
3. Windows 95 will appear some messages to insert Windows 95 systemdisk to complete setup step.
4. Windows 95 will finish the other installation procedure automatically, then you restart the system.
[Windows 98, Windows 98 SE, Windows2000, Windows ME, Windows XP]
Installing driver for Win98/Win98 SE/Windows2000/Windows ME/Windows XP :
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1. Ask you to select which driver you want to install, select "Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer".
2. Specify the setup file pathname
[CD-ROM]:Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\WIN98 (for Windows 98/98 SE) or
[CD-ROM]:Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\WIN2000 (for Windows 2000) or
[CD-ROM]:Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\WINME (for Windows ME) or
[CD-ROM]:Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\WinXP (for Windows XP)
3. Win98/Win98 SE/Windows2000/Windows ME will appear some messages to insert Win98/Win98
SE/Windows2000/Windows ME system disk tocomplete setup step.
4. Win98/Win98 SE/Windows2000/Windows ME will finish the other installation procedure automatically, then you restart
the system.
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Installing driver procedure on Microsoft Windows NT :
----------------------------------------------------When you are in Windows NT :
1. In the Main group of NT, select the "Control Panel" icon.
2. In the Control Panel window, choose the "Network" icon.
3. In the Network Settings dialog box, choose the "Add Adapter" button.
The Add Network Adapter dialog box appears.
4. In the list of network cards, select "<other> Requires disk from manufacturer", and then press <Enter> button.
5. Enter drive and pathname
[CD-ROM]:\Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\WinNT4 (for NT 4.0) which is the path where thesetup file OEMSETUP.INF is
located, and then choose the OK button.
6. The screen will appear "Select Line Speed" dialog box which is provide by RTL8139.SYS driver. The default value is
"auto" so that the RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet adapter and its driver RTL8139.SYS will auto-detect the line speed, 10 Mb or
100Mb, while the RTL8139.SYS is loading. The other values, "10" or "100", are only used when you want to forced RTL8139
PCI Fast Ethernet adapter to 10Mb or 100Mb.
7. The screen will appear "Input EthernetID" dialog box which is provide by RTL8139.SYS driver. This option is only required
when you have more than one Realtek RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet adapters on this computer. Select "SKIP" if only one
adapter is installed on this computer.
8. "Bus Location" display in next screen. Your machine contains more than one hardware bus, please select the Bus Type
and Bus number on which your network adapter card is installed.
9. NT will then perform the binding process. If any additional network software options were installed, you may be rompted
for specific information for these packages.
10. Restarting your system you will acquire network service.
NOTES:
-----* Installing Multiple LAN Adapters:
Enter Windows NT and follow above setup procedure step 2,in the "Network Settings" dialog box, choose the "Configure.."
button. The "Input Ethernet ID" dialog box appears and input adapter's Ethernet ID. Last step to select OK and close
NETWORK SETUP. Select SKIP if only one adapter is installed on this computer.
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* Windows 2000 Installation Guide
*************************************************
Installing Driver in Existing Windows 2000 System
*************************************************
After enabling the USB 2.0 controller and rebooting your system, Windows 2000 setup will
show a "New Hardware Found" dialog box. Under Windows 2000, "Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Controller" will be displayed.
1. Choose "Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended)". from the list, and
then press "Enter".
2. Choose "Specify a location." and then press "Next"
3. Insert the Bonus CD in CD-ROM.
4. Type "[CD-ROM]:\Driver\Intel\USB2.0" in the text box that appears. Press " OK ".
5. Click on "Next." A message informing you that Windows has found "Intel (R) USB Enhanced
Host Controller (ICH4)" should appear.
6. Click on "Next," and then on "Finish."
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Confirming Windows 2000 Installation
************************************
1. From Windows 2000, open the Control Panel from "My Computer" followed by the System icon.
2. Choose the "Hardware" tab, and then click the "Device Manager" tab.
3. Click the "+" in front of "Universal Serial Bus controllers". "Intel (R) USB Enhanced
Host Controller (ICH4)" should appear.
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* Windows XP Installation Guide
***********************************************
Installing Driver in Existing Windows XP System
***********************************************
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\Intel\USB2.0" in the text box that appears.
5. Click on "Next." A message informing you that Windows XP has found "Intel (R) USB
Enhanced Host Controller (ICH4)" should appear.
6. When the New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the USB driver, click on "Finish"
**********************************
Confirming Windows XP Installation
**********************************
1. From Windows XP, open the Control Panel from "My Computer".
2. Click on "Performance and maintenance".
3. Click on the "System" icon.
4. Choose the "Hardware" tab, and then click the "Device Manager" tab.
5. Click the "+" in front of "Universal Serial Bus Controllers". "Intel (R) USB Enhanced
Host Controller (ICH4)" should appear.
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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 had been optimized by AOpen’s R&D engineering team. But, the default setting of BIOS still can’t fine-tune
the chipset controlling entire system. Hence, the rest of this chapter is intended to guide you through the process of configuring
your system using setup.
Currently there are two kinds of beep sound when system fails to boot at POST. The first type of beep sound consists of a single
long beep and two short beeps, indicating a video error has failed BIOS from initializing video screen for displaying any
additional information. The 2
occurred. You may look over the indicated error according to different beep significances.
To enter to BIOS setup menu
nd
type of beep sound is a single long beep that beeping repeatedly, signaling a DRAM error has
, 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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AOpen always dedicates to give users a friendlier computer system. Now, we include all function descriptions of BIOS setup
program into the BIOS Flash ROM. When you select one function of BIOS setup program, the function description will appeared
at right side of screen. Hence, you don’t need read this manual while you changing the BIOS setting.
Menu Items Select Window Item Function Description Window
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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 Default 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, DRAM, 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 RECOMMANDED 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: WAX4GEFM102.ZIP) with WinZip (http://www.winzip.com) in Windows
environment.
3. Save the unzipped files into a folder, for example, WAX4GEFM102.EXE & WAX4GEFM102.BIN.
4. Double click on the WAX4GEFM102.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, choose "Load Setup Defaults", then “Save & Exit Setup”. Done!
It is strongly recommended NOT to turn off the power or run any application during FLASH PROCESS.
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
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