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AX4GE Tube / AX4PE Tube
DOC. NO.: AX4GET-OL-E0210A
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Overview
Installation
Hardware
Drivers &
Utilities
BIOS Setup
AWARD
Glossary
Troubleshooting &
Technical Support
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AX4GE Tube / AX4PE Tube............................................................................................................................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 “User Upgrade Optional” and “Manufacture Upgrade Optional”… ................................................................................. 20
JP14 Clear CMOS Data.......................................................................................................................................................... 21
CPU Installation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22
CPU Jumper-less Design........................................................................................................................................................ 25
AOpen “Watch Dog Timer”...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Full-range Adjustable CPU Core Voltage................................................................................................................................. 27
CPU and System Fan Connector (with H/W Monitoring) ......................................................................................................... 29
DIMM Sockets and Memory Adjustable Voltage...................................................................................................................... 30
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DDR 266(PC2100) and DDR 333(PC2700) ............................................................................................................................ 32
Front Panel Connector............................................................................................................................................................ 33
ATX Power Connector............................................................................................................................................................. 34
AC Power Auto Recovery........................................................................................................................................................ 34
STBY LED (Standby LED) and BOOT LED............................................................................................................................. 35
IDE and Floppy Connector...................................................................................................................................................... 36
ATA/133 Supported................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Serial ATA Supported .............................................................................................................................................................. 39
Connecting Serial ATA Disk..................................................................................................................................................... 40
IrDA Connector....................................................................................................................................................................... 41
AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Expansion Slot and Adjustable Voltage ................................................................................ 42
AGP Protection Technology and AGP LED.............................................................................................................................. 43
WOL (Wake on LAN) .............................................................................................................................................................. 44
Game Port Bracket Supported ................................................................................................................................................ 46
Support 10/100 Mbps LAN onboard ........................................................................................................................................ 47
JP28 Keyboard/Mouse Wake-up Jumper ................................................................................................................................ 48
Die-Hard BIOS and JP24 Die-Hard BIOS Select Jumper ........................................................................................................ 49
PC99 Color Coded Back Panel ............................................................................................................................................... 50
Support 2nd USB 2.0 Ports ...................................................................................................................................................... 51
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Case Open Connector ............................................................................................................................................................ 52
CD Audio Connector............................................................................................................................................................... 53
AUX-IN Connector.................................................................................................................................................................. 54
COM2 Connector.................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Front Audio Connector............................................................................................................................................................ 56
Tube Related components ...................................................................................................................................................... 57
JP3 Tube Power Jumper......................................................................................................................................................... 58
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Connector................................................................................................................... 59
Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect .............................................................................................................................................. 60
FM Radio Card Supported...................................................................................................................................................... 61
The noise is gone!! ---- SilentTek............................................................................................................................................. 63
Over-current Protection........................................................................................................................................................... 67
Hardware Monitoring............................................................................................................................................................... 68
Resetable Fuse....................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Low ESR Capacitor................................................................................................................................................................. 70
Layout (Frequency Isolation Wall) ........................................................................................................................................... 72
Enlarged Aluminum Heatsink.................................................................................................................................................. 73
Vivid BIOS technology ............................................................................................................................................................ 74
Open JukeBox Player............................................................................................................................................................. 75
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Hyper Threading Technology .................................................................................................................................................. 79
Driver and Utility.................................................................................................................................... 81
Auto-run Menu from Bonus CD............................................................................................................................................... 82
Installing Intel® Chipset Software Installation Utility ................................................................................................................ 83
Installing Intel IAA Driver......................................................................................................................................................... 84
Installing Intel Extreme Graphic Driver (For AX4GE Tube) ...................................................................................................... 85
Installing Promise SATA Driver................................................................................................................................................ 86
Installing LAN Driver ............................................................................................................................................................... 96
Installing Onboard Audio Driver............................................................................................................................................... 97
Installing USB2.0 Driver.......................................................................................................................................................... 98
AOConfig Utility .................................................................................................................................................................... 101
Installing Hardware Monitoring Utility .................................................................................................................................... 103
Phoenix-AWARD BIOS ..........................................................................................................................104
About BIOS Function Description… ...................................................................................................................................... 105
How To Use Phoenix-Award™ BIOS Setup Program ............................................................................................................ 106
How To Enter BIOS Setup..................................................................................................................................................... 108
BIOS Upgrade under Windows environment ......................................................................................................................... 109
Overclocking ........................................................................................................................................ 111
VGA Card & Hard Disk...........................................................................................................................................................112
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Glossary ...............................................................................................................................................113
AC97 .....................................................................................................................................................................................113
ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface) ................................................................................................................113
AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) ............................................................................................................................................113
AMR (Audio/Modem Riser) ....................................................................................................................................................114
AOpen Bonus Pack CD .........................................................................................................................................................114
APM (Advanced Power Management) ...................................................................................................................................114
ATA (AT Attachment)..............................................................................................................................................................114
ATA/66...................................................................................................................................................................................114
ATA/100.................................................................................................................................................................................115
ATA/133.................................................................................................................................................................................115
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).........................................................................................................................................115
Bus Master IDE (DMA mode).................................................................................................................................................115
CNR (Communication and Networking Riser) ........................................................................................................................116
CODEC (Coding and Decoding) ............................................................................................................................................116
DDR (Double Data Rated) SDRAM........................................................................................................................................116
DIMM (Dual In Line Memory Module).....................................................................................................................................116
DMA (Direct Memory Access) ................................................................................................................................................117
ECC (Error Checking and Correction)....................................................................................................................................117
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EDO (Extended Data Output) Memory ...................................................................................................................................117
EEPROM (Electronic Erasable Programmable ROM) ............................................................................................................117
EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM)...............................................................................................................................117
EV6 Bus.................................................................................................................................................................................118
FCC DoC (Declaration of Conformity) ....................................................................................................................................118
FC-PGA (Flip Chip-Pin Grid Array).........................................................................................................................................118
Flash ROM ............................................................................................................................................................................118
FSB (Front Side Bus) Clock...................................................................................................................................................119
I2C Bus ..................................................................................................................................................................................119
IEEE 1394 .............................................................................................................................................................................119
Parity Bit............................................................................................................................................................................... 120
PBSRAM (Pipelined Burst SRAM) ........................................................................................................................................ 120
PC-100 DIMM....................................................................................................................................................................... 120
PC-133 DIMM....................................................................................................................................................................... 120
PC-1600, PC-2100 or PC-2700 DDR DRAM......................................................................................................................... 121
PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) Bus ........................................................................................................................... 121
PDF Format.......................................................................................................................................................................... 121
PnP (Plug and Play).............................................................................................................................................................. 121
POST (Power-On Self Test) .................................................................................................................................................. 122
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RDRAM (Rambus DRAM)..................................................................................................................................................... 122
RIMM (Rambus Inline Memory Module)................................................................................................................................ 122
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) ............................................................................................................................................. 122
Shadow E2PROM ................................................................................................................................................................. 122
SIMM (Single In Line Memory Module) ................................................................................................................................. 123
SMBus (System Management Bus) ...................................................................................................................................... 123
SPD (Serial Presence Detect)............................................................................................................................................... 123
Ultra DMA............................................................................................................................................................................. 124
USB (Universal Serial Bus)................................................................................................................................................... 124
USB2.0 (Universal Serial Bus).............................................................................................................................................. 124
VCM (Virtual Channel Memory) ............................................................................................................................................ 125
ZIP file .................................................................................................................................................................................. 125
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................................................126
Technical Support ................................................................................................................................130
Product Registration............................................................................................................................ 133
How to Contact Us............................................................................................................................... 134
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Intel, the Intel logo, Intel Celeron, Pentium II, Pentium III and Pentium 4 are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
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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
recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 for online viewing, it is included in Bonus CD
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.
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or you can get free download from Adobe web
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Thank you for choosing AOpen AX4GE Tube / AX4PE Tube motherboard. AX4GE Tube / AX4PE Tube is Intel® Socket 478 motherboard
(M/B) based on the micro ATX form factor featuring the Intel 845GE / Intel 845PE chipsets
AX4GE Tube / AX4PE Tube motherboard supports Intel
Bus (FSB) clock. In the AGP performance, it has one AGP slot and supports AGP 4X mode and pipelined spilt-transaction long burst
transfer up to 1056MB/sec. According to different customer’s requirements, this motherboard supports DDR266 (PC2100) SDRAM and
DDR333 (PC2700) SDRAM up to 2GB maximum. The onboard IDE controller supports Ultra DMA
ATA mode and there are 3 PCI slots provided on this board. In addition, AX4GE Tube / AX4PE Tube Motherboard incorporates
dual Triode tube to provide you an incredible sound effects that even audiophiles would be stunned when they listen to the music. Besides,
AX4GE Tube / AX4PE Tube has an AC97
people enjoy working with it. Now, let’s enjoy all features from AOpen AX4GE Tube / AX4PE Tube motherboard.
®
Socket 478 Pentium® 4 (Willamette / Northwood) and 400/533 MHz Front Side
CODEC chipset onboard providing high performance and magic surround stereo sound to let
. As high performance chipset built in the M/B,
33/66/100, Promise ATA133 and Serial
Sovtek 6922
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CPU
Supports Intel® Socket 478 Pentium® 4 (Willamette / Northwood) 1.4GHz~2.8GHz+ with 400/533MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) designed for
Socket 478 technology.
Chipset
The 845GE/PE chipset contains two core components designed for the desktop platform: the 845GE/PE Graphics Memory Controller Hub
(GMCH), and the Intel I/O Controller Hub 4 (ICH4). These components are interconnected via an Intel proprietary interface called Hub
Interface. The Hub Interface is designed into the 845GE/PE chipset to provide an efficient, high bandwidth communication channel between
the GMCH and the ICH4. The GMCH component provides the processor interface, system memory interface, Hub interface, AGP interface,
and an integrated graphics device with analog and digital display ports (845GE only). The ICH4 integrates a Universal Serial Bus 2.0
controller, Ultra ATA/100 Controller, Low Pin Count interface, Firmware Hub Flash BIOS interface controller, PCI interface controller,
integrated LAN, AC’97 digital controller, and a Hub Interface for communication with the GMCH.
Expansion Slots
Including three 32-bit/33MHz PCI, one AGP 4X slots. The PCI local bus throughput can be up to 132MB/s. The Accelerated Graphics Port
(AGP) specification provides a new level of video display sophistication and speed. The AGP video cards support data transfer rate up to
1056MB/s. AX4GE Tube / AX4PE Tube motherboard includes one AGP expansion slot for a bus mastering AGP graphic card. For AD and
SBA signaling, AX4GE Tube / AX4PE Tube motherboard can support 4X mode. Of three PCI slots provided, all of them are master PCI
slots with arbitration and decoding for all integrated functions and LPC bus.
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Memory
Provides three 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets that support up to 2GB of PC2700(DDR333) and PC2100(DDR266) compliant SDRAM
(Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) (Please note that only CPU FSB 533MHz supports DDR333).
Watch Dog Timer
Includes AOpen “Watch Dog Timer” function that can auto-reset system in 4.8 seconds when you fail to system overclocking.
1MHz Stepping Frequency Adjustment
Provides “1MHz Stepping Frequency Adjustment” function in the BIOS. This magic function allows you to adjust CPU FSB frequency from
100~248MHz by 1MHz stepping adjustment, and helps your system get maximum performance.
AGP Protection Technology
With AGP Protection Technology implemented, this motherboard will automatically detect the voltage of AGP card and prevent your
chipsets from being burnt out.
LAN Port
On the strength of Intel ICH4 on board, it provides 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for office and home use.
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Ultra DMA 33/66/100 Bus Mater IDE
Comes with an on-board PCI Bus Master IDE controller with two connectors that allow you to connect four IDE devices in two channels,
supporting Ultra DMA
onboard Promise PDC20375 chip supports ATA133 and the latest Serial ATA functions; you can connect two Serial ATA devices and one
ATA133 device on this motherboard.
33/66/100/133, PIO Modes 3 and 4 and Bus Master IDE DMA Mode 5, and other Enhanced IDE devices. The
On-board AC’97 Sound
AX4GE Tube / AX4PE Tube uses RealTek AC97 sound chip. This on-board audio includes a complete audio recording and playback
system.
Sovtek 6922 Dual Triode Tube
This tube Motherboard incorporates Sovtek 6922 dual Triode tube to provide you the incredible sound effects that even audiophiles would
be stunned when they listened the music.
Six USB2.0 Ports
Provides four ports on the back panel, one USB connector on the board, providing a total of six USB2.0 interface devices such as mouse,
keyboard, modem, scanner, etc.
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S/PDIF Connectors
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is the newest audio transfer file format, which provides impressive quality through optical fiber and
allows you to enjoy digital audio instead of analog audio.
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
user-friendlier.
, which helps save users from configuration problems, thus making the system much
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 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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Front Audio Connecto
CD-IN Connecto
AUX-IN Connecto
Tube Audio Connecto
AC’97 CODEC
S/PDIF Connecto
Sovtek 6922 dual Triode Tube
WIMA Hi-End Audio Grade
Case Open Connecto
MultiCap Hi-End Audio Grade
32-bit PCI Expansion Slot x3
JP3 Tube Power Jumpe
JP14 CMOS Clear Jumpe
JP24 Die-Hard BIOS Select Jumpe
JP25 for internal use only
4Mb Flash ROM BIOS
Front Panel Connecto
Serial ATA Connector x2
& Tube Base
JST-MIDI Connecto
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IrDA Connecto
FM Connecto
USB2.0 Connecto
WOL Connecto
SYSFAN3 Connecto
Serial ATA Chipset
Motherboard Map
PC99 Colored Back Panel
Resetable Fuse
JP28 Keyboard/Mouse Wakeup
Enable/Disable Jum
4-pin 12V. ATX Power Connector
Low ESR Capacitors
COM2 Connecto
SYSFAN2 Connecto
GP 4x Expansion Slot
478-pin CPU socket (Willamette/
Northwood) with Voltage and
Frequency Auto-detection that
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orts Intel®Pentium® 4 CPU
Intel 845GE/PE Chipsets
CPUFAN1 connecto
184-pin DIMMx2 support
DDR200/266/333 SDRAM
maximum up to 2GB
TA66/100 IDE Connector x2
Power Connector
FDD Connector
TA133 IDE Connector
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Socket 478
Intel Pentium 4
CPU(Willamette
/Northwood)
AGP 4X Slot
400/533MHz
System Bus
DDR200/266/333
SDRAM Up to 2GB
DIMM Socket x3
Intel 845GE
Intel 845PE
LAN connect Component
USB Port x6
Floppy Disk Dr ive x2
PCI Bus
Intel PHY
82562ET
USB Port
USB Port
USB Port
32-bit PCI Slot x3
ATA 66/100
Primary
Channel
Secondary
Channel
ICH4
Winbond
W83627
HF
RealTek
RealTek
AC97
AC97
CODEC
CODEC
RealTek
Promise
AC97
PDC20375
CODEC
ATA133 IDE Drive x 2
Serial ATA Drive x 2
4Mbit Flash EEPROM
Parallel Port
Serial Port x2
IDE Drive x4
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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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When you read this online manual and start to assemble your computer system, you may notice that some of the functions are marked as
“User Upgrade Optional” or “Manufacture Upgrade Optional”. Although all of AOpen’s motherboards have included many amazing and
powerful features, sometimes not every user is familiar with these powerful features. As a result of this we define features that can be
upgraded by users as “User Upgrade Optional”. You can upgrade these functions by purchasing additional devices. As for functions that
cannot be upgraded by users, we define them as “Manufacture Upgrade Optional”. If need be, you can contact our local distributors or
resellers to purchase “Manufacture Upgrade Optional” components, and again you are also welcome to visit our official website at
english.aopen.com.tw
for detail information.
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You can clear CMOS to restore system default setting. To clear 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 pin 1 & pin 2.
5. Connect ATX power cable back to connector PWR2.
Normal
default
Clear CMOS
Pin 1
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 (Willamette / Northwood). 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 mark on the CPU upper interface.
Match Pin 1 and cut edge, then insert the CPU into the socket.
Note: Those pictures are for example only; they may not look the same with the motherboard you purchased.
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 look the same with the motherboard you purchased.
CPU cut edge
Note: If you do not match the CPU
socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, you
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 correctl
to the four corners.
Note: This picture is for example only; it may not look the same with the motherboard you purchased.
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
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 designs are eliminated.
Intel® Socket 478
CPU VID signal
Power Regulator
(Automatically generates CPU voltage)
Pentium 4
CPU voltage
Clock
Generator
CPU Freq. Ratio
BIOS
Controlled
Circuit
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Then, BIOS will detect the CPU’s default frequency and POST again. With this special feature, you can easily overclock your system to get
a higher system performance without removing the system housing and save the hassle from setting the jumper to clear CMOS data when
system hangs.
AOpen
Watch Dog Timer
AOpen provides a special and useful feature on this motherboard for overclockers. When you power-on
the system, the BIOS will check last system POST
Timer” function immediately, and set the CPU FSB
BIOS. If system failed in BIOS POST, the “Watch Dog Timer” will reset the system to reboot in five seconds.
Enable/Disable Signal from
BIOS
Countdown about
5 seconds if fails
in POST
Reset Signal
Clock Generator
status. If it succeeded, the BIOS will enable “Watch Dog
frequency according to user’s settings stored in the
BIOS
CPU ID Signal
CPU
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This function is dedicated to overclockers and supports Adjustable CPU Core Voltage from 1.10V to 1.85V. However, this motherboard can
also automatically detects CPU VID signal and generates proper CPU core voltage.
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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.
The default setting is "table select mode". You can adjust the FSB from "CPU Host/SDRAM/PCI Clock" for overclocking.
Core Frequency = CPU FSB Clock * CPU Ratio
PCI Clock = CPU FSB Clock / Clock Ratio
AGP Clock = PCI Clock x 2
CPU Ratio
CPU FSB (By BIOS table)
8x, 10x… 21x, 22x, 23x, 24x
100 and 133 MHz
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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 2.8G 2800MHz 133MHz 533MHz 21x
CPU Core
Frequency
Warning: Intel 845GE/PE chipset supports maximum
400MHz (100MHz*4) / 533MHz (133MHz*4) system bus
and 66MHz AGP clock; higher clock setting may cause
serious system damage.
FSB
Clock
System
Bus
Ratio
Willamette
CPU
Pentium 4
1.5G
Pentium 4
1.6G
Pentium 4
1.7G
Pentium 4
1.8G
Pentium 4
1.9G
Pentium 4
2.0G
CPU Core
Frequency
1500MHz 100MHz 400MHz 15x
1600MHz 100MHz 400MHz 16x
1700MHz 100MHz 400MHz 17x
1800MHz 100MHz 400MHz 18x
1900MHz 100MHz 400MHz 19x
2000MHz 100MHz 400MHz 20x
FSB
Clock
System
Bus
Celeron
CPU
1.7G 1700MHz 100MHz 400MHz 17x
1.8G 1800MHz 100MHz 400MHz 18x
CPU Core
Frequency
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.
FSB
Clock
System
Bus
Ratio
Ratio
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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.
SYSFAN3 Connector
GND
+12
SENSO
SYSFAN2 Connector
CPUFAN1 Connector
Note: Some CPU fans do not have
sensor pin, so that they cannot support
hardware monitoring function.
GND
+12V
SENSOR
GND
+12V
SENSOR
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This motherboard has three 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets that allow you to install PC1600 (DDR200), PC2100 (DDR266) or PC2700
(DDR333) memory up to 2GB. To have better and stable performance of the memory, we also provide several options of memory voltages
for you to choose. You can setup an appropriate voltage with a range between 2.50V and 2.70V in BIOS.
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
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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.
Note: This picture is for example only; it may not look the same with the motherboard you purchased.
Pin 1
Ta b
Key
52 pins 40 pins
31
Pin 1
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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DDDDRR 226666((PPCC22110000)) aanndd DDDDRR 333333((PPCC22770000))
DDR SDRAM utilizes the existing SDRAM infrastructure and technology while doubling the nominal bandwidth available to systems. To p u t
it in a simple way, DDR SDRAM is like data going along a two lane highway, while at the same time data in traditional SDRAM go along a
one way street. Therefore, it is a more advanced technology that provides a great overall improvement in system performance. DDR266
(PC2100) runs two times faster than the traditional PC133 SDRAM with the speed of Front Side Bus (FSB) up to 266MHz. (2x133=266).
And DDR333 (PC2700) is running at 333MHz FSB. Both PC2100 and PC2700 are a new naming standard for speed of DDR 266 and
DDR 333, representing their theoretical speeds of the RAM. The theoretical transfer rate of DDR 266 (PC2100) is 2.1GB/s and 2.7GB/s is
for DDR 333 (PC2700).
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Pin1
Attach the power LED, Keylock, 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 connecto
from the housing front panel. Plug this connector to the soft-power switch connecto
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
CPI & PWR
LED
NC
Reset
SPEAKE
NC
NC
+5
IDE LED
IDE LED
+5
GND
NC
1
SPWR
GND
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.
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.
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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)
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.
.
. After POST
BOOT LED
STBY LED
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Connect 34-pin floppy cable and 40-pin, 80-wire IDE cable to floppy connector FDC and IDE connector. Be careful of the pin1 orientation.
Wrong orientation may cause system damage.
ATA/133 IDE 1
Slave
2nd
ATA/133 IDE 1
Maste
1st
ATA 33/66/100 IDE
Connecto
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Secondary
Slave
Primary
Slave
FDD Connector
4th
2nd
Secondary
Master
3rd
IDE2 (Secondary)
Primar
IDE1
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.
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
Warning: The specification of the IDE cable is a maximum of 46cm (18 inches);
make sure your cable does not exceed this length.
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This motherboard supports ATA66 , ATA100 or ATA133 IDE devices. Following table lists the transfer rate of IDE PIO and DMA modes. The
IDE bus is 16-bit, which means every transfer is two bytes. As the hard drive industry introduces faster and higher capacity hard drives,
the current Ultra ATA/100 interface causes a data bottleneck between the drive and the host computer. To avoid this problem, hard disk
manufactures have introduced the new Ultra ATA-133 interface technology.
percent increase in interface speed with transfer rate of 133MB/s. ATA/133 performance is ideal for new operating systems, such as
Window XP, that demand more storage space and faster data transfer rates from more responsive computing experiences.
To make good use of this new technology and enjoy its best performance, we recommend you to pair your system with a hard disk
equipped with ATA/133 technology so that your system's need for speed on this motherboard can be satisfied.
Mode Clock Period Clock Count Cycle Time Data 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
ATA 66 30ns 2 60ns (1/60ns) x 2byte x2 = 66MB/s
ATA 100 20ns 2 40ns (1/40ns) x 2byte x2 = 100MB/s
ATA 133 15ns 2 30ns (1/30ns) x 2byte x2= 133MB/s
Compared to traditional ATA/100, ATA/133 has up to 33
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This motherboard comes with a Promise Serial ATA (PDE20375) controller, aiming to provide you an even
faster transfer rate of 150 Mbytes/second. The traditional parallel ATA specification has defined the standard
storage interface for PCs with its original speed of just 3 Mbytes/second since the protocol was introduced in
the 1980s. And the latest generation of the interface, Ultra ATA-133, has been developed further with a burst
data transfer rate of 133 Mbytes/second. However, while ATA has enjoyed an illustrious track record, the specification is now showing its
age and imposes some serious design issues on today’s developers, including a 5-volt signaling requirement, high pin count, and serious
cabling headaches.
The Serial ATA specification is designed to overcome these design limitations while enabling the storage interface to scale with the growing
media rate demands of PC platforms. Serial ATA is to replace parallel ATA with the compatibility with existing operating systems and drivers,
adding performance headroom for years to come. It reduces voltage and pin count requirements and can be implemented with thin and
easy to route cables.
Serial ATA Controller
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To connect a Serial ATA disk, you have to have a 7-pin serial ATA cable. Connect two ends of the serial ATA cable to the serial ATA header
on the mainboard and the disk. Like every other traditional disk, you also have to connect a power cable. Please note that it is a jumper
free implement; you don’t need to set jumpers to define a master or slave disk. When connecting two serial ATA disks, the system will
automatically take the one connected to “Serial ATA 1” header as a master disk.
Note: This picture is for example only; it may not look the same with the motherboard you purchased.
Comparison between Parallel ATA and Serial ATA
Bandwidth
Vol ts
Pins
Length Limitation
Cable
Ventilation
Peer-to-Peer
Parallel ATA Serial ATA
100/133 MB/Secs 150/300/600 MB/Secs
5V 250mV
40 7
18 inch (45.72cm) 1 meter (100cm)
Wide Thin
Bad Good
No Yes
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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
KEY
GND
IR_RX
Pin 1
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AX4GE Tube / AX4PE Tube provides an AGP 4x slot. The AGP 4x is a bus interface targeted for high-performance 3D graphic. AGP
supports only memory read/write operation and single-master single-slave one-to-one only. AGP uses both rising and falling edge of the
66MHz clock, for 2X AGP, the data transfer rate is 66MHz x 4bytes x
2 = 528MB/s. AGP is now moving to AGP 4x mode, 66MHz x 4bytes
x 4 = 1056MB/s. Same as memory adjustable voltage, you can also
adjust a suitable AGP voltage in BIOS to obtain better performance
of you AGP.
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With the outstanding R&D ability of AOpen and its specially developed circuit, AX4GE Tube / AX4PE Tube 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 by Intel 845GE/PE, 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.
GP LED
Warning: It is strongly recommended not to
install a 3.3V AGP card, which is not
supported by Intel 845GE/PE. When you do
so, the LED3 on the motherboard will light up
to warn you the possible damage.
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WWOOLL ((WWaakkee oonn LLAANN))
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
LID
GND
+5VSB
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WOL Connector
(Motherboard Side)
Note: This picture is for example only; it may not exactly look the same with the motherboard you purchased.
WOL Connector
(Ethernet Card Side)
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JAC
GND
GND
JAC
JAB2
+5
Pin1
JST-MIDI Port
+5V
JBB1
JBCX
MIDI_TXD
JBCY
JBB2
MIDI_RXD
KEY
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)
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On the strength of Intel ICH4 on board, 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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This motherboard provides PS2 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. The factory default setting is set to “Disable”(1-2), and you may enable
this function by setting the jumper to 2-3.
11
Disable
(Default)
Enable
Pin 1
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Many viruses have been found that they 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
may contact our local distributors or resellers for purchasing an extra BIOS ROM. Please visit our website at www.aopen.com
1
Normal Rescue
nd
BIOS ROM by setting JP24 to pin 2-3 if it fails to work properly. This motherboard comes with one BIOS ROM, you
1
for details.
JP24 Pin1
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The onboard I/O devices are PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, RJ-45 LAN Connector, COM1, VGA port, Printer, USB, and AC97 sound port.
The view angle of drawing shown here is from the back panel of the housing.
PS/2 Mouse
Connector
USB Ports
PS/2 Keyboard
Connector
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.
RJ-45 LAN connector To connect Ethernet for home or office use.
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.
COM 1 Port
SPP/EPP/ECP
Parallel Port
VGA Port
(For AX4GE Tube)
RJ-45 LAN
Connector
USB Port
LINE-IN
SPEAKER OUT
MIC-IN
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This motherboard provides six USB ports to connect USB devices such as mouse, keyboard, modem, printer, etc. There is one USB
connector on the board for you to connect two USB devices and four other ports on the back panel. You can use proper cables to connect
USB devices from PC99 back panel or connect the front USB connector to the front panel of chassis.
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 ports support USB 2.0 function.
+5V
SBD2-
SBD2+
GND
KEY
2
UUSSBB 22..00 PPoorrttss
+5V
SBD3SBD3+
GND
NC
Pin1
USB2.0 Connector
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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 by the opening of the
chassis, the system will beep 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
IInnttrruussiioonn SSeennssoorr
Pin 1
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This connector is used to connect CD Audio cable from CDROM or DVD drive to onboard sound.
CCDD--IINN CCoonnnneeccttoorr
Note: Though some of the Windows versions support
“Digital Audio” through IDE bus. However, in order to
use Open Jukebox player, which is driven under
BIOS, it is a MUST to connect audio cable to CD-IN
connector on the motherboard.
L
GND
GND
R
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This GREEN connector is used to connect MPEG Audio cable from MPEG card to onboard sound.
UUXX--IINN CCoonnnneeccttoorr
A
L
GND
GND
R
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This motherboard provides two serial ports. One of them is on back panel connector, and the other is on the lower part of the
board. With proper cable, you can connect it to the back panel of chassis.
RI#
RTS#
DSR#
Pin 1
GND
SOUT
DOD#
1
2
SIN
DTR#
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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 the jumper cap from the Front Audio Connector before you connect the cable.
Do not remove this yellow jumper cap if your housing doesn’t have an audio port on the front panel.
Pin 1
AUD_RET_R
AUD_VCC
AUD_GND
AUD_MIC
AUD_MIC_BIAS
AUD_FPOUT_R
2
1
Note: Please remove the jumper cap from the front audio connector before
ou connect the cable. Do not remove this yellow jumper cap if your housing
doesn
t have an audio port on the front panel.
10
9
KEY
UD_RET_L
UD_FPOUT_L
NC
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To provide audiophiles excellent audio effect on the computer system, this motherboard is equipped with a Vacuum Tube. You
may find its related component as shown below. For the detail information of tube installation or other related components,
please refer to Tube Manual.
Sovtek 6922 Tube and Tube Base
WIMA Hi-End Audio
Grade Capacitor
s
Note: For Vacuum Tube details, please refer
to our specially made Tube Manual.
Audio Cable Connecto
MultiCap Hi-End Audio
Grade Capacitor
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uussiinngg TTuubbee aass yyoouurr aauuddiioo oouuttppuutt iinn oorrddeerr ttoo ssaavvee tthhee ppoowweerr..
Pin 1
JP3 Tube Power
1
On
(Default)
Note: For details of Vacuum Tube, please
refer to our specially made Tube Manual.
OFF
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S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a latest audio transfer file format that provides impressive quality through optical fiber
and allows you to enjoy digital audio instead of analog. 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 a even better audio quality.
Through a specific audio cable, you can connect the S/PDIF connector to a S/PDIF audio module bearing S/PDIF digital output.
However, you must have a S/PDIF supported speaker with S/PDIF digital input to make the most of this function.
1
5
+5V
NC
SPDIFOUT
GND
SPDIFIN
S/PDIF Module
(User Upgrade Optional)
Pin 1
S/PDIF
S/PDIF
Connector
S/PDIF OUT (RCA)
S/PDIF IN (RCA
S/PDIF OUT (Optical)
S/PDIF IN (Optical)
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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 below 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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Do you enjoy listening baseball live broadcast while playing your PC at the same time? Though you can connect few designated
broadcasting channels through some small broadcasting utilities on your PC, there are always abominable problems such as the
on and off listening quality, limitation of audience numbers and the long hours of connection to the broadcasting server. To solve
the above hassles for our users, AOpen integrates the FM frequency radio function into a small piece of expansion card to allow
you enjoy the exciting game broadcasts without missing any good moments. Even more, you can tape down any exciting pitch
for later replay. To preserve the original sound of your programs, you can convert the .WAV format file into .MP3 file for the long
term keeping. Besides, setting up to 10 of your favorite channels is as easy as normal radios. To be more considerate for our
users, you may use JukeBox FM, integrated in our BIOS, to listen to radio without entering operation 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. Unpack your FM Radio Card from the box 2. Connect the signal cable of the FM Radio Card to the FM header onboard
+3.3V
DATA
CLK
GND
AUDIO RIGHT
KEY
STEREO
WREN
GND
UDIO LEFT
2 1
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3. Connect the FM Radio Card
onto the chassis.
Installing FM Radio software:
After the hardware had been installed, you may reboot the system.
Please run the AOpen Bonus Pack CD after entering Window system.
An installation program will pop up automatically on the screen. Choose
FM Radio to start installation. You can also refer to the FM Radio
User Manual enclosed in the package for detailed illustration.
4. Connect antenna connector to
expansion card port on the FM
Radio Card.
5. Stretch the antenna out and place
it securely.
Tip
：：：：
Please use the audio
antenna that comes along with
this expansion card to get the
best receiving quality.
Placing your PC at differen
places may have differen
receiving quality. Please adjus
the angle of your antenna for the
best receiving quality and stretch
it out at its longest extent.
General speaking, it woul
be easier to receive clea
frequency when you locate the
antenna beside windows.
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TThhee nnooiissee iiss ggoonnee!!!! -------- SSiilleennttTTeekk
As the clock of CPU keeps rocketing higher and higher, it inevitably brings higher heat and
system temperature in a relative way. The way we deal with this heat problem, however, is to
spare no effort to add one fan after another to protect our pampered system, expecting these
fans could cool down our machine as much as it could.
But at the same time, we believe that same amount of users are affected terribly while working with their PC by the irritating
noises of these fans. As a matter of fact, we do not have to get our fans running at such a high speed in most cases; on the
contrary, we discovered that having your fans
running at appropriate time and speed could not
only reduce the noise, but also consume the least
power the system needed, so as to prevent
over-wasting of energy resource.
Today, AOpen Motherboard is honored to bring you
a new overall solution, SilentTek, to have your
system quiet. To collocate with hardware circuit,
BIOS and the utility under Windows, SilentTek
combined “Hardware-Status Monitoring”, “Overheat
Warning” and “Fan Speed Control” with
user-friendly interfaces to provide you a perfect
balance between noises, system performance and
stability.
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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,
plus checking if fans are running properly.
Of course, you may set you
defaulted lowest margin fo
your fans and the SilentTek
would also pop up a message
box and alarm you when the
fan is rotating slower than this
specified speed.
You may set the highest
margin of your CPU and
system temperature as
default, and SilentTek would
pop up a message box and
alert you with alarm when the
temperature goes beyond the
specified margin.
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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
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 o
CPU and ambient temperature. Ease-of-use and trouble
free at your service.
2. Fixed FAN Control: Under this setting, a desired fan
speed is set fixed when operating.
3. Multiple Level Control: This is the most versatile
setting that allows you to set fan speed in relation to
temperature. You may find this setting fits youbest.
4. AOpen Recommend Setting: This setting is designed
specifically for AOpen housing. A series of lab tests were
conducted under the real world scenario to determine
optimum fan speed to reduce noise level within CPU
working condition and temperature. Most of the time, the
fan would remain still when CPU is not fully utilized.
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This Motherboard implements a Flash ROM
Setup configurations. 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.
and a special circuit that provide you no battery power consumption of current CPU and CMOS
ATX Stand-by Power
n
Battery
l
RTC
00:00:00
CMOS
Auto Switch
uto 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.
Flash ROM
(Real Time Clock)
Backup by EEPROM
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The Over Current Protection is a popular implementation on ATX 3.3V/5V/12V switching power supply. However, the new generation CPU
uses different voltage with a regulator to transfer 12V to CPU voltage (for example, 2.0V), and thus makes 5V over current protection
useless. This motherboard is with switching regulator onboard supporting CPU over-current protection; in conjunction with 3.3V/5V/12V
power supply provide the full line over-current protection.
Note: Although we have implemented protection circuit and tried to prevent any human operating
mistake, certain risks might still happen when CPU, memory, HDD or add-on cards installed on this
motherboard is damaged due to component failure, human operating error or other unknown natural
reasons. AOpen cannot guarantee that the protection circuit will always work perfectly.
ATX
Switching
Power
Supply
3.3V (Protected by power supply)
5V (Protected by power supply)
12V (Protected by power supply)
Onboard
Power
Regulator
Over-Current
Protection
Circuit
CPU Core Voltage
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Fan
CPU
Fan Speed
AOpen H/W
Monitoring
Utility
CPU Temperature
CPU Voltage
System Voltage
Detection
Circuit
HHaarrddwwaarree MMoonniittoorriinngg
This motherboard implements a hardware monitoring system. As you turn on your system, this smart design will monitor your system’s
working voltage, fan status and CPU temperature. If any of those systems’ status goes wrong, there will be an alarm through the chassis
external speaker or buzzer of motherboard (if having this function and enabled) to warn the user.
Power
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Traditional motherboard uses fuses to prevent Keyboard and USB port from over-current or shortage. These fuses are soldered onboard
that when it is broken (function to protect motherboard), user cannot replace them and result in malfunction of motherboard.
With expensive Resetable Fuse, the motherboard can be resumed back to normal function even 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 Tube / AX4PE Tube implements 2200μF capacitors, which is much larger than normal capacitor (1000 & 1500μF)
and it provides better stability for CPU power.
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The power circuit of the CPU core voltage must be checked to ensure system stability for high speed CPUs (such as the new Pentium III, or
when overclocking). A typical CPU core voltage is 2.0V, so a good design should control voltage between 1.860V and 2.140V. That is, the
transient must be below 280mV. Below is a timing diagram captured by a Digital Storage Scope, it shows the voltage transient is only
143mv even when maximum 60A current is applied.
Note: This diagram for example only, it may not be exactly the same as the motherboard you purchased.
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Note: This diagram for example only, it may not look exactly the same as the motherboard you
purchased.
For high frequency operation, especially when
overclocking, layout is the most important factor to make
sure both chipset and CPU are working in stable
condition. The layout of this motherboard implements
Open’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, we can 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 to
length (not necessarily as short as possible) so that clock
skew will be controlled within few a pico second (1/10
Sec)
12
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Cool down CPU and Chipset are important for system reliability. Enlarged aluminum heat sink provides better heat consumption especially
when you are trying to over-clock the CPU.
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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 colours 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 favourite Open JukeBox skin. If you see this little logo
the BIOS download page,
innovative feature!
http://english.aopen.com.tw/tech/download/skin, it is assured that your motherboard supports this
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 colourful POST screen!
shown beside your model name on
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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 without any hassle of entering Windows operation
system.
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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 S
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.
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.
Note: Though some latest Windows
versions 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.
Dis
Function Ke
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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
pressing “Ins” key on your keyboard to start Open JukeBox Player; otherwise the system will launch the Windows Operation System.
CD Player
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 you of
: Choosing this setting allows the system to launch Open JukeBox Player every time you power on. However, by pressing B on
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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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What is Hyper-Threading?
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.
How Hyper-Threading Works
A form of simultaneous multi-threading technology (SMT), Hyper-Threading technology allows multiple threads of software applications to
be run simultaneously on one processor by duplicating the architectural state on each processor while the same processor execution
resources is shared. The figure below
represents how a Hyper-Threading
based processor differentiates a
traditional multiprocessor. The left-hand
configuration shows a traditional
multiprocessor system with two physical
processors. Each processor has its own
independent execution resources and
architectural state. The right-hand
configuration represents an Intel
Hyper-Threading technology based
processor. You can see that the
architectural state for each processor is
duplicated, while the execution resources
is shared.
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For multiprocessor-capable software
applications, the Hyper-Threading
based processor is considered two
separate logical processors on which
the software applications can run
without modification. Also, each logical
processor responds to interrupts
independently. The first logical
processor can track one software
thread, while the second logical
processor tracks another software
thread simultaneously. Because the
two threads share the same execution
resources, the second thread can use
resources that would be otherwise idle
if only one thread was executing. This
results in an increased utilization of the
execution resources within each
physical processor.
The figure below represents how Hyper-Threading saves time when it works. With two logical processors available on every single physical
processor, multi-threaded applications can now take advantage of thread-level parallelism on each physical processor for additional
performance. As software applications continue to be optimized to take greater advantage of processor parallelism, Hyper-Threading
technology provides an additional boost for newer capabilities and the growing needs of today’s users.
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There are motherboard drivers and utilities in AOpen Bonus CD. You don’t need to install all of them to boot your system. But after you
finish the hardware installation, you have to install your operation system first (such as Windows 2000) before you 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 XP.
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You can use the auto-run menu of Bonus CD. Choose the utility and driver and select model name.
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Some Windows systems cannot recognize newer chipsets that release later than those systems, therefore “?” marks may appear on
“Device manager” page. Intel 845GE/PE cannot support systems earlier than Windows 95 and 98 first version. As for other later Windows
systems, you can install Intel INF Update Utility from Bonus Pack CD auto-run menu to eliminate the “?” marks.
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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 AOpen
Bonus Pack CD.
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You can download Intel Extreme graphic driver from the Bonus Pack CD.
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****************************************************
Installing Driver During New Windows XP Installation
****************************************************
1. Start the installation:
a. Floppy Install: Boot the computer with the Windows XP installation diskettes.
b. Floppyless Install: Boot from floppy and type "WINNT". After files have been copied, the system will reboot. On the reboot, press
<F6> after the message "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration..." appears.
c. CD-ROM Install: Boot from the CD-ROM. Press <F6> after the message "Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID
driver" appears.
2. When the "Windows XP Setup" window is generated, press "S" to Specify an Additional Device(s)
3. Insert the Promise SATA150 driver diskette into drive A: and press "Enter" key.
4. Use "↑" or "↓" to choose "WinXP Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" from the list that appears on screen, and then press the
"Enter" key.
5. Press "S" to use the driver on the floppy disk, and then press "enter" to continue with installation. If you press "enter" to use "Windows
default driver", you will encounter the following error message in the next phase of the installation: "Setup did not find any hard disk
drives installed in your computer"
NOTE: Restart installation and then use option "S" to load driver from floppy disk.
6. The Windows XP Setup screen will appear again saying, "Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices:" The list will
include "WinXP Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller".
NOTE: If you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified, continue to the next
step -
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7. From the Windows XP Setup screen, press the Enter key. Setup will now load all device files and then continue the Windows XP
installation.
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Installing Driver in Existing Windows XP System
***********************************************
WARNING: If you will be moving the boot drive containing the existing Windows XP operating system to the SATA150 connector, the
SATA150 driver MUST be loaded on to this hard drive while it is still attached to your existing hard drive controller. Do not attach
this drive or any other hard drive to the SATA150 controller before completing this step.
After enabling the SATA150, Windows XP setup will show a "Found New Hardware" dialog box. Under Windows XP, "Mass Storage
Controller" will be displayed.
1. Click on "Next," and from the generated list box, choose "Install from a list or special location (Advanced)"
2. Click on "Next," and from the generated choices, choose "Include this location in the search:"
3. Insert the Promise SATA150 driver diskette into drive A:.
4. Type "A:\" in the text box that appears. Press " OK ".
3a. Insert the Bonus CD in CD-ROM.
4a. Type "[CD-ROM]:\Driver\Promise\SATA150\Driver\WinXP" in the text box that appears. Press " OK ".
5. Click on "Next." A message informing you that Windows XP has found "WinXP Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" should
appear.
When the New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the Promise SATA150 software, click on "Finish"
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Confirming Windows XP Installation
**********************************
1. From Windows XP, open the Control Panel from "My Computer".
2. Click on "Performance and maintenance".
3. Click on the "System" icon.
4. Choose the "Hardware" tab, and then click the "Device Manager" tab.
5. Click the "+" in front of "SCSI controllers". "WinXP Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" should appear.
Windows 2000 Installation Guide
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Installing Driver During New Windows 2000 Installation
******************************************************
1. Start the installation:
a. Floppy Install: Boot the computer with the Windows 2000 installation diskettes.
b. Floppyless Install: Boot from floppy and type "WINNT". After files have been copied, the system will reboot. On the reboot, press
<F6> after the message "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration..." appears.
c. CD-ROM Install: Boot from the CD-ROM. Press <F6> after the message "Press F6 if you need to install third party SCSI or RAID
driver" appears.
2. When the "Windows 2000 Setup" window is generated, press "S" to Specify an Additional Device(s)
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3. Insert the Promise SATA150 driver diskette into drive A: and press "Enter" key.
4. Use "↑" or "↓" to choose "Win2000 Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" from the list that appears on screen, and then press
the "Enter" key.
5. The Windows 2000 Setup screen will appear again saying "Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices:" The list will
include "Win2000 Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller".
NOTE: If you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified, continue to the next
step -
6. From the Windows 2000 Setup screen, press the Enter key. Setup will now load all device files and then continue the Windows 2000
installation.
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Installing Driver in Existing Windows 2000 System
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WARNING: If you will be moving the boot drive containing the existing Windows 2000 operating system to the SATA150 connector, the
SATA150 driver MUST be loaded on to this hard drive while it is still attached to your existing hard drive controller. Do not attach
this drive or any other hard drive to the SATA150 connector before completing this step.
After enabling the SATA150 IDE controller and rebooting your system, Windows 2000 setup will show a "New Hardware Found" dialog box.
Under Windows 2000, "PCI Mass Storage Controller" will be displayed.
1. Choose "Search for a suitable driver for my device (Recommended)". from the list, and then press "Enter".
2. Choose "Specify a location." and then press "Next"
3. Choose "Mass Storage controller" and press "next" and next screen press "finish"
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4. Insert the Promise SATA150 driver diskette into drive A:.
5. Type "A:\" in the text box that appears. Press " OK ".
4a. Insert the Bonus CD in CD-ROM.
5a. Type "[CD-ROM]:\Driver\Promise\SATA150\Driver\Win2000" in the text box that appears. Press " OK ".
6. Click on "Next." A message informing you that Windows has found "Win2000 Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" should appear.
7. Click on "Next," and then on "Finish."
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Confirming Windows 2000 Installation
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1. From Windows 2000, open the Control Panel from "My Computer" followed by the System icon.
2. Choose the "Hardware" tab, and then click the "Device Manager" tab.
3. Click the "+" in front of "SCSI controllers". "Win2000 Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" should appear.
Windows NT 4.x Installation Guide
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Installing Drivers During New Windows NT 4.0 Installation
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1. Start the system installation by booting from the Windows NT disk:
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a. Floppy install: boot the system with the Windows NT installation diskettes.
b. Floppyless install: boot from floppy and type "WINNT /B". After files have been copied, the system will reboot. On the reboot, press
the "F6" key when the message "Setup is inspecting your computer's hardware configuration…" appears.
c. c. CD-ROM disk install: boot from the CD-ROM disk and press the "F6" key when the message "Setup is inspecting your
computer's hardware configuration…" appears.
2. When the "Windows NT Setup" window is generated, press "S" to specify an Additional Device(s).
3. Use "↑" or "↓" to select "Other" and press the "Enter" key.
4. Insert the driver diskette into drive A: and press the "Enter" key.
5. Choose "WinNT Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" from the list that appears on screen, and then press the "Enter" key.
6. The Windows NT Setup screen will appear again saying, "Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices:" The list will
include "WinNT Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller".
NOTE: If you need to specify any additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are specified, continue to the next
step -
7. From the Windows NT Setup screen, press the Enter key. Setup will now load all device files and then continue the Windows NT
installation.
After a successful installation, the "SCSI Adapter Setup" box will show that the "WinNT Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" driver
has been installed.
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Installing Drivers with Existing Windows NT 4.0
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WARNING: If you wish to use your current bootable drive with the Windows NT4 operating system on the SATA150, perform the steps
below while the boot drive is still attached to your existing onboard IDE controller. Do not attach any drives to your SATA150
until the steps below are complete.
1. Choose "Settings" from the "Start" menu.
2. Choose "Control Panel" from the "Settings" menu.
3. Double-click on the "SCSI Adapters" icon, which generates the "SCSI Adapters" dialog box.
4. Choose "Drivers," and then press "Add."
5. In the "Install Drivers" dialog box, press "Have Disk…"
6. When the "Install From Disk" appears, Insert the driver diskette into drive A:, then choose "OK."
7. When the "Install Driver" dialog box appears, select "WinNT Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller" and then press "OK."
8. When the "Select SCSI Adapter Option" dialog box appears, press "Install."
9. After a successful installation, the "SCSI Adapter Setup" box will show that the "WinNT Promise SATA TX2plus (tm) IDE Controller"
driver has been installed.
10. Power off your system, and then attach your hard drive(s) to the SATA150 controller.
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Installing Drivers During Windows Me Installation
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The following details the installation of the Serial ATA drivers while installing Windows Me (with the Serial ATA controller is enabled already).
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1. Install Windows Me fully.
2. After installation, go the "Start" menu and choose "Settings."
3. From the "Settings" menu, choose "Control Panel."
4. In the "Control Panel" window, double-click on the "System" icon.
5. In the "System" window, choose the "Device Manager" tab.
6. In the hierarchical display under "Other Devices" is a listing for "PCI Mass Storage Controller." Choose it and then press the
"Properties" button.
7. Choose "Reinstall Driver," and then press "Next."
8. Choose "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)," then press "Next".
9. Insert the Promise SATA150 driver diskette into drive A:.
10. Choose "Specify a Location," and then type "A:\"
9a. Insert the "Bonus CD" in CD-ROM.
10a. Choose "Specify a Location," and then type "[CD-ROM]:\Driver\Promise\SATA150\Driver\Win98-Me" in the text box.
11. Press the "Next" button. A message informing you that Windows Me has found "Win98-ME Promise SATA150 TX2plus(tm) IDE
Controller" should appear.
12. Press "Next," then "Finish".
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Confirming Driver Installation in Windows Me
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To confirm that the driver has been properly loaded in Windows Me, perform the following steps:
1. Choose "Settings" from the "Start" menu.
2. Choose "Control Panel," and then double-click on the "System" icon.
3. Choose the "Device Manager" tab, and then click the "+" in front of "SCSI & RAID controllers". "Win98-ME Promise SATT150
TX2plus(tm) IDE Controller" should appear.
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Installing Drivers During Windows 98 SE Installation
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The following details the installation of the Serial ATA drivers while installing Windows 98 SE (with the SATA controller is enabled already).
1. After enabling the Serial ATA controller and configuring the hard drive(s), partition and format your hard drive(s), if necessary.
2. Install Windows 98 SE normally.
3. After installation, go the "Start" menu and choose "Settings."
4. From the "Settings" menu, choose "Control Panel."
5. In the "Control Panel" window, double-click on the "System" icon.
6. In the "System" window, choose the "Device Manager" tab.
7. In the hierarchical display under "Other Devices" is a listing for "PCI Mass Storage Controller." Choose it and then press the
"Properties" button.
8. Choose "Reinstall Driver," and then press "Next."
9. Choose "Search for a better driver than the one your device is using now (recommended)," then press "Next."
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10. Insert the Promise SATA150 driver diskette into drive A:.
11. Choose "Specify a Location," and then type "A:\"
10a. Insert the "Bonus CD" in CD-ROM.
11a. Choose "Specify a Location," and then type "[CD-ROM]:\Driver\Promise\SATA150\Driver\Win98-Me" in the text box.
12. Press the "Next" button. A message informing you that Windows has found "Win98-ME Promise SATA150 TX2plus(tm) IDE Controller"
should appear.
13. Press "Next," then "Finish".
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Confirming Driver Installation in Windows 98
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To confirm that the driver has been properly loaded in Windows 98, perform the following steps:
1. Choose "Settings" from the "Start" menu.
2. Choose "Control Panel," and then double-click on the "System" icon.
3. Choose the "Device Manager" tab, and then click the "+" in front of "SCSI controllers." "Win98-ME Promise SATA150 TX2plus(tm) IDE
Controller" should appear.
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You can download LAN Driver from the Bonus Pack CD.
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This motherboard comes with AC97 CODEC. This audio driver supports Windows 98SE and upper Windows OS; you can find the audio
driver from the Bonus Pack CD auto-run menu.
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Installing Driver in Existing Windows XP System
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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\WinXP" in the text box that appears.
5. Click on "Next." A message informing you that Windows XP has found "Intel PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller A1" should appear.
6. When the New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the USB driver, click on "Finish"
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Confirming Windows XP Installation
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1. Tools/Folder Options…/View. Change below item:
2. Enable "Display the full path in the title bat".
3. Enable "Show Hidden files and folders".
4. Disable "Hide extensions of known files types".
5. Disable "Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)".
6. Check USB driver version from My Computer, Local Disk C:, Show the content of this drive, Windows directory, Show the content of this
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drive, System32 directory, Show the content of this drive, Drivers directory, Show the content of this drive, View, Details.
1. USBEHCI.SYS - 3/20/2002.
2. USBPORT.SYS - 8/17/2001.
3. USBHUB.SYS - 8/17/2001.
So, new 3616 driver does not install complete.
[Install by manual]
1. Disable Windows File Protection (WFP)
1. Start button/run/Regedit.
2. Set HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\SFCDisable = 1
2. Copy all USB files from CD to HDD.
1. Copy all test drivers to %windir%\driver cache\i386.
2. Copy all test drivers to %windir%\system32\dllcache
You need to copy file to this directory first. Otherwise, Windows XP will replace file from this directory to system32\drivers.
3. Copy all test drivers to %windir%\system32\drivers.
3. Check USB driver version again.
1. USBEHCI.SYS - 3/20/2002.
2. USBPORT.SYS - 3/20/2001.
3. USBHUB.SYS - 3/20/2001.
Test USB20 HDD with restart for 10 times. The USB 20 HDD can detection with any problem for all 10 times.
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Installing Driver in Existing Windows 2000 System
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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\Win2000" in the text box that appears. Press " OK ".
5. Click on "Next." A message informing you that Windows has found "Intel PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller A1" should appear.
6. Click on "Next," and then on "Finish."
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Confirming Windows 2000 Installation
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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 PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller A1" should appear.
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