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MK89-N / MK89-L / MK89-1394 ............................................................................................................ 1
What’s in this manual ...................................................................................................................................................... 2
You Must Notice .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Before You Start.............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 10
MK89-N / MK89-L / MK89-1394 Comparison Table ....................................................................................................... 11
Feature Highlight...........................................................................................................................................................12
Quick Installation Procedure ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Motherboard Map .......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Block Diagram...............................................................................................................................................................18
Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................. 19
About “Manufacturer Upgrade Optional” and “User Upgrade Optional”…......................................................................20
CPU Installation ............................................................................................................................................................21
AOpen Overheat Protection (O.H.P.) Technology .......................................................................................................... 23
CPU Over-current Protection.........................................................................................................................................24
CPU and Housing Fan Connector .................................................................................................................................26
Enlarged Aluminum Heatsink ........................................................................................................................................27
DIMM Sockets ............................................................................................................................................................... 28
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ATX Power Connector...................................................................................................................................................30
AC Power Auto Recovery .............................................................................................................................................. 30
IDE and Floppy Connector ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Front Panel Connector .................................................................................................................................................. 33
AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) 8X Expansion Slot ...................................................................................................... 34
USB2.0 Connector ........................................................................................................................................................ 35
10/100/1000Mbps LAN Onboard ................................................................................................................................... 36
Front Audio Connector .................................................................................................................................................. 37
Color Coded Back Panel ............................................................................................................................................... 38
Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect .................................................................................................................................... 39
IEEE 1394 Connectors (For MK89-1394) ...................................................................................................................... 40
IrDA Connector .............................................................................................................................................................41
Game Port Bracket Supported ...................................................................................................................................... 42
CD Audio Connector ..................................................................................................................................................... 43
AUX-IN Connector ........................................................................................................................................................ 44
S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) Connector......................................................................................................... 45
Case Open Connector................................................................................................................................................... 46
STBY (Standby) LED..................................................................................................................................................... 47
AGP Protection Technology and AGP LED.................................................................................................................... 48
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JP14 Clear CMOS Data ................................................................................................................................................49
JP28 Keyboard/Mouse Wakeup Jumper........................................................................................................................50
Battery-less and Long Life Design ................................................................................................................................ 51
Resetable Fuse ............................................................................................................................................................. 52
2200μF Low ESR Capacitor......................................................................................................................................... 53
AOConfig Utility............................................................................................................................................................. 55
AOpen “Watch Dog ABS” .............................................................................................................................................. 57
Phoenix Award BIOS.................................................................................................................... 58
How To Use Phoenix Award™ BIOS Setup Program.....................................................................................................59
How To Enter BIOS Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 60
BIOS Upgrade under Windows environment ................................................................................................................. 61
Vivid BIOS technology................................................................................................................................................... 63
EzClock......................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Driver and Utility ......................................................................................................................... 68
Auto-run Menu from Bonus CD ..................................................................................................................................... 68
NVIDIA NForce 3 Windows driver ................................................................................................................................. 69
NVIDIA USB2.0 driver ................................................................................................................................................... 70
Installing LAN driver (for MK89-N and MK89-1394)....................................................................................................... 72
Installing LAN driver (for MK89-L) ................................................................................................................................. 75
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Glossar y ....................................................................................................................................... 87
AC97 CODEC ...............................................................................................................................................................87
ACPI (Advanced Configuration & Power Interface) ....................................................................................................... 87
ACR (Advanced Communication Riser)......................................................................................................................... 87
AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) ................................................................................................................................... 88
AMR (Audio/Modem Riser)............................................................................................................................................ 88
ATA (AT Attachment) ..................................................................................................................................................... 88
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) ................................................................................................................................ 89
Bluetooth....................................................................................................................................................................... 89
CNR (Communication and Networking Riser)................................................................................................................90
DDR (Double Data Rate) RAM ...................................................................................................................................... 90
ECC (Error Checking and Correction) ........................................................................................................................... 91
EEPROM (Electronic Erasable Programmable ROM).................................................................................................... 91
EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM) ...................................................................................................................... 91
EV6 Bus ........................................................................................................................................................................ 91
FCC DoC (Declaration of Conformity) ...........................................................................................................................92
FC-PGA (Flip Chip-Pin Grid Array)................................................................................................................................92
FC-PGA2 (Flip Chip-Pin Grid Array).............................................................................................................................. 92
Flash ROM .................................................................................................................................................................... 92
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Hyper Threading ........................................................................................................................................................... 92
IEEE 1394..................................................................................................................................................................... 93
Parity Bit ....................................................................................................................................................................... 93
PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) Bus ................................................................................................................... 94
PDF Format................................................................................................................................................................... 94
PnP (Plug and Play) ...................................................................................................................................................... 94
POST (Power-On Self Test) ..........................................................................................................................................94
PSB (Processor System Bus) Clock .............................................................................................................................. 95
RDRAM (Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory)..................................................................................................95
RIMM (Rambus Inline Memory Module) ........................................................................................................................ 95
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) ...................................................................................................................................... 95
SATA (Serial ATA) .........................................................................................................................................................96
SMBus (System Management Bus) ............................................................................................................................... 96
SPD (Serial Presence Detect)....................................................................................................................................... 96
USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) .....................................................................................................................................96
VCM (Virtual Channel Memory)..................................................................................................................................... 97
Wireless LAN – 802.11b................................................................................................................................................ 97
ZIP file........................................................................................................................................................................... 97
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 98
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Technical Support ..................................................................................................................... 102
Product Registration ................................................................................................................. 105
How to Contact Us .................................................................................................................... 106
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Adobe, the Adobe logo, Acrobat is trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
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This Online Manual will introduce to the user how this product is installed. All useful information will be described in later
chapters. Please keep this manual carefully for future upgrades or system configuration changes. This Online Manual is saved
in PDF format
get free download from Adobe web site
Although this Online Manual is optimized for screen viewing, it is still capable for hardcopy printing, you can print it by A4 paper
size and set 2 pages per A4 sheet on your printer. To do so, choose File > Page Setup and follow the instruction of your printer
driver.
Thanks for the help of saving our earth.
, we recommend using Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 for online viewing, it is included in Bonus CD disc or you can
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Thank you for choosing AOpen MK89-N / MK89-L / MK89-1394. The MK89-N / MK89-L / MK89-1394 is based on AMD® K8
Socket 754 motherboard with micro ATX form factor featuring the AMD K8 CPU
MK89-N / MK89-L / MK89-1394 support AMD
the AGP performance, it has one AGP slot and supports AGP 8X mode for you to insert 1.5V AGP card. According to different
customer’s requirements, DDR400
The on-board IDE controller supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133 mode and the transfer rate up to 133MB/s. MK89-N / MK89-L /
MK89-1394 has an AC97 CODEC
stereo sound to let people enjoy working with it. More than that,
on the strength of Realtek LAN controller on board, which is a
highly-integrated Platform LAN Connect device, it provides
10/100Mbps or GbE Ethernet for office and home use.
Furthermore, this motherboard has a S/PDIF connector and
supports USB 2.0
IEEE1394
400Mbps. Now, enjoy all features from AOpen MK89-N / MK89-L
/ MK89-1394.
®
K8 Socket 754 series Nvidia NForce3 processor and 200MHz system clock. In
, DDR333 and DDR266 DDR RAM can be applied to the maximum memory size of up to 2GB.
chipset onboard and supports 5.1 channels to provide high performance and magic surround
with a fancy speed of up to 480Mbps and
(for MK89-1394) provided data transfer rate up to
. As high performance chipset built in the M/B,
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Following we list the different functions in those four models. “V” represents those functions that the model equips with and “X”
represents functions that model doesn’t have. Please always refer to this page to see the functions of your model.
IEEE 1394 Function
IEEE 1394 Connector
10/100Mbps LAN
Gigabits LAN
MK89-N MK89-L MK89-1394
X X V
X X V
V V V
X V X
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CPU
Supports AMD® Socket 754 series CPU with 200MHz system clock designed for Socket 754 technology.
Chipset
The NVIDIA® nForce3 processor is a single-chip, highly integrated, high-performance, low-cost PC2001-compliant peripheral
controller with AGP 8X and an AMD K8 CPU interface. The nForce3 implements a fast dedicated HyperTransport link, running at
up to 3600MB/s, to communicate with the AMD K8 CPU. Its architecture accommodates AGP 8X, up to six PCI slots, three
ATA-133, up to six USB2.0, Fast Ethernet, LPC, and AC’97 audio/modem peripherals.
Ultra DMA 66/100/133 Bus Master IDE
This motherboard equips with Ultra DMA 66/100/133 that supports two connectors, and that means four IDE devices in two
channels, and supports Enhanced IDE devices.
Expansion Slots
Including three 32-bit/33MHz PCI and one AGP 8X slot which supports 1.5V AGP cards. The PCI local bus throughput can be up
to 132MB/s. The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)
with data transfer rate up to 2.1GB/s.
specification provides a new level of video display sophistication and speed
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Memory
MK89-N / MK89-L / MK89-1394 supports Double-Data-Rate (DDR) RAM. The DDR RAM interface allows zero wait state bursting
between the SDRAM and the data buffers at 333/266/200MHz. The two slots of DDR RAM can be composed of an arbitrary
mixture of 64, 128, 256, 512MB or 1GB DDR RAM and maximum up to 2GB. The MK89-N / MK89-L / MK89-1394 allows DDR
RAM to run at either synchronous or pseudo-synchronous mode with the host CPU bus frequency (400/333/266MHz).
Six USB Connectors
Equips with four ports on the back panel, a total of six USB connectors is provided with transfer rates at high speed of 480Mbps
for USB interface devices such as mouse, keyboard, modem, scanner, etc.
On-board AC’97 Sound
This motherboard uses RealTek AC97 sound chip. This on-board audio includes a complete audio recording and playback
system.
LAN Port
On the strength of Realtek LAN controller on board, which is a highly-integrated Platform LAN Connect device, it provides
10/100Mbps or GbE Ethernet for office and home use.
IEEE 1394 (for MK89-1394)
This motherboard comes with great function of IEEE1394 which has transfer data rate up to 400Mbps.
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S/PDIF Connector
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
making the system much more user-friendly.
, which helps saving users from configuration problems, thus
Watch Dog ABS
Includes AOpen “Watch Dog ABS” functions that can auto-reset default settings in few seconds when you fail to system
overclocking.
Hardware Monitoring Management
Supports CPU or system fans status, temperature and voltage monitoring and alert, through the on-board hardware monitor
module and AOpen Hardware Monitoring Utility.
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Enhanced ACPI
Fully implement the ACPI standard for Windows® 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP series compatibility, and supports Soft-Off, STR
(Suspend to RAM, S3), STD (Suspend to Disk, S4) features.
Super Multi-I/O
Provides one high-speed UART compatible serial port and one parallel port with EPP and ECP capabilities.
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This page gives you a quick procedure on how to install your system. Follow each step accordingly.
1. Installing CPU and Fan
2. Installing System Memory (DIMM)
3. Connecting Front Panel Cable
4. Connecting IDE and Floppy Cable
5. Connecting ATX Power Cable
6. Connecting Back Panel Cable
7. Power-on and Load BIOS Setup Default
8. Setting CPU Frequency
9. Reboot
10. Installing Operating System (such as Windows XP)
11. Installing Driver and Utility
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SYSFAN2 Connecto
Front Audio Connector
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AUX-IN Connecto
S/PDIF Connector
IrDA Connector
Case Open Connecto
32-bit PCI Expansion Slot x3
Game Port Connecto
IEEE1394 Connector x 2
(for MK89-1394)
JP14 CMOS Clear Jumpe
SYSFAN1 Connector
USB2.0 Connecto
Front Panel Connecto
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Colored Back Panel
JP28 KB/Mouse Wakeup
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Jum
Resetable Fuse
184-pin DIMMx2 supports
DDR400/333/266(Max. to 2GB)
CPUFAN Connector
754-pin CPU Socket with
Voltage and Frequency
uto-Detection that supports
MDTMAthlonTM64
GP 8X Expansion Slot
(For 1.5V AGP card)
Nvidia nForce3 Chipset
TX Power Connector
4-pin 12V ATX Power Connector
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IDE Connector x 2
(ATA/66/100/133 supported)
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DDR400/333/266 Up to 2GB
DDR SDRAM Socket x2
Socket 754
AMD K8
CPU
AGP 8X Slot
LAN connect Component
200MHz
System Bus
RealTek
LAN
1stUSB Port
2ndUSB Port
3rdUSB Port
USB2.0 Port x6
AGP Bus
Nvid ia nForc e3
PCI Bus
ATA
66/100/133
32-bit PCI Slot x3
Prima ry
Channel
Secondary
Channel
Audio CODEC
Modem CODEC
IDE Dri ve x4
AC’97 Link
2Mb Flash EEPROM
Parall el Port
Serial Port x1
IEEE 1394 x2
Flo
Disk Drive x2
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This chapter describes jumpers, connectors and hardware devices of this motherboard.
Note: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards,
and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a system
component.
1. Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.
2. Wear a wrist ground strap and attach it to a metal part of the system unit before handling a
component. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the system unit throughout
any procedures requiring ESD protection.
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OOppttiioonnaall””……
When you read this online manual and start to assemble your computer system, you may find some of functions are called
“Manufacturer Upgrade Optional”, and some are called “User Upgrade Optional”. Though all AOpen motherboards include many
amazing and powerful features, in some situations, these powerful features are not used to every user. Hence, we changed
some key features as “Manufacturer Upgrade Optional” for you to choose. Some optional functions that can be upgraded by
users, we call them “User Upgrade Optional”. As for those optional functions that can’t be upgraded by ourselves, we call them
“Manufacturer Upgrade Optional”. If needed, you can contact our local distributors or resellers for purchasing “User Upgrade
Optional” components, and again you can visit AOpen official web site: http://english.aopen.com.tw/
for more detail information.
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This motherboard supports AMD® Socket 754 series CPU. Be careful of CPU orientation when you plug it into CPU socket (with
CPU Overheat Protection function implemented, the system will be automatically powered off when CPU temperature reaches
97 degree).
1. Pull up the CPU socket lever and
up to 90-degree angle.
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a black dot or cut edge on the
CPU upper interface. Match Pin 1 and cut edge, then insert the CPU into
CPU socket
Lever
the socket.
CPU pin 1 and
cut edge
Note: This picture is for example only; it may not exactly be the same motherboard.
Black dot
and cut edge
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3. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish
CPU installation.
Note: This picture is for example only; it may not exactly be the same motherboard.
CPU cut edge
Note: If you do not match the CPU
socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well,
ou may damage the CPU.
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With AMD platform substantially keeps increasing the speed of its CPU, it inevitably led to the
annoying problem of high CPU operation temperature at the same time. In order to prevent
accidental failure of CPU fan, which could cause the burning
down of the Athlon 64 CPU, we, AOpen, have meticulously
developed a new technology, named, O.H.P. (Overheat
Protection) Technology to protect them. Thanks to the
intelligent monitoring design of AOpen O.H.P. technology,
user can now finally set their mind at ease even when fan
failed to work without fearing the possible damage of CPU.
Under the circumstances that CPU fan is running properly,
Athlon 64 temperature should be way below the highest
temperature limit of 97℃. However, if CPU fan accidentally
becomes malfunction or improperly installed, the CPU
temperature would rocket abruptly, and you may find your
system hang up or crying over the smoking CPU if you
haven’t installed AOpen O.H.P. previously. With AOpen O.H.P.
technology applied, the specific thermal detection pins on
Athlon 64 CPU would sense voltage difference when
processor is overheated with fan failed, and the overheat
protection system would immediately send out a signal to abort your system by cutting CPU electricity before any damage is
done. Unlike other manufacturers who use BIOS or software to control the power supply of CPU, AOpen O.H.P. Technology is
purely hardware-controlled the minute after system boot-up, and occupies no system resource. We are pleasant to phase in this
practical function on all AOpen AMD series motherboards to protect customer’s valuable hardware and personal data.
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Over Current Protection has been popularly implemented on ATX 3.3V/5V/12V switching power supply for a while. However,
new generation CPU is able to use regulator of different voltages to transfer 12V to CPU voltage (for example, to 2.0V). This
motherboard is with switching regulator onboard that supports CPU over-current protection, and it applies to 3.3V/5V/12V power
supply for providing full line over-current protection.
Note: Although we have implemented protection circuit try to prevent any human operating
mistake, there is still certain risk that CPU, memory, HDD, add-on cards installed on this
motherboard may be damaged because of component failure, human operating error or unknown
nature reason. AOpen cannot guaranty the protection circuit will always work perfectly.
ATX
Switching
Power
Supply
5V (Protected by power supply)
3.3V (Protected by power supply)
12V (Protected by power supply)
Onboard
Power
Regulator
Over-Current
Protection
Circuit
CPU Core Voltage
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Core Frequency = CPU Bus Clock * CPU Ratio Bus Speed = CPU external bus clock x 2
PCI Clock = CPU Bus Clock / Clock Ratio AGP Clock = PCI Clock x 2
CPU
Athlon 64 3200+ 1.8GHz 200MHz 9x
Athlon 64 3400+ 2.0GHz 200MHz 10x
Athlon 64 3700+ 2.2GHz 200MHz 11x
Athlon 64 4000+ 2.4GHz 200MHz 12x
CPU Core
Frequency
Note: You have to adjust CPU
FSB in BIOS after installing
CPU; otherwise CPU will run at
default speed of CPU FSB
value.
Hyper Transport
Bus Clock
Ratio
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Plug in the CPU fan cable to the 3-pin CPUFAN connector. If you have chassis fan, you can also plug it on SYSFAN1 or
SYSFAN2 connector.
SYSFAN2 Connector
CPUFAN Connector
SENSOR
GND
+12V
SENSOR
+12V
GND
SYSFAN1 Connector
SENSOR
+12V
GND
Note: Some CPU fans do not have
sensor pin, so that they cannot support
fan monitoring.
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Cool down CPU and Chipset is important for system reliability. Enlarged aluminum heat sink provides better heat consumption
especially when you are trying to over clocking the CPU.
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of modules will cause serious damage on memory sockets or SDRAM module.
This motherboard supports DDR400/333/266 with maximum capacity up to 2GB. This
motherboard has two 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
DDR333
or DDR266 memory up to 2GB. Only Non-ECC DDR RAM is supported, other type
DIMM2
DIMM1
that allow you to install DDR400 or
Warning: This motherboard supports DDR
RAM. Please do not install the SDRAM on
the DDR RAM sockets; otherwise, it will
cause serious damage on memory sockets
or SDRAM module.
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Please follow the procedure as shown below to finish memory installation.
1. Make sure the DIMM module’s pin face down and match the socket’s size as depicted below.
2. Insert the module straight down to the DIMM slot with both hands and press down firmly until the DIMM module is securely
in place.
3. Repeat step 2 to finish additional DIMM modules installation.
Pin 1
Ta b
Key
52 pins 40 pins
Note: The tabs of the DIMM slot
will close-up to hold the DIMM in
place when the DIMM touches
the slot’s bottom.
Pin 1
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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.
AACC PPoowweerr AAuuttoo RReeccoovveerryy
A traditional ATX system should remain at power off stage when AC power resumes from power failure. This design is
inconvenient for a network server or workstation, without an UPS, that needs to keep power-on. This motherboard implements
an AC Power Auto Recovery function to solve this problem.
20-Pin Power Connector
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Connect 34-pin floppy cable and 40-pin IDE cable to floppy connector FDD connector. Be careful of the pin1 orientation. Wrong
orientation may cause system damage.
Pin 1
Pin1
IDE1 (Primary)
ATA 66/100/133
IDE Connector
Pin 1
FDD Connector
IDE2 (Secondary)
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IDE1 is also known as the primary channel and IDE2 as the secondary channel. Each channel supports two IDE devices that
make a total of four devices. In order to work together, the two devices on each channel must be set differently to Master and
Slave mode. Either one can be the hard disk or the CDROM. The setting as master or slave mode depends on the jumper on
your IDE device, so please refer to your hard disk and CDROM manual accordingly.
This motherboard supports ATA6 6
modes. The IDE bus is 16-bit, which means every transfer is two bytes.
Mode Clock Period Clock Count Cycle 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
ATA33 30ns 4 120ns (1/120ns) x 2byte x 2 = 33MB/s
ATA66 30ns 2 60ns (1/60ns) x 2byte x 2 = 66MB/s
ATA100 20ns 2 40ns (1/40ns) x 2byte x 2 = 100MB/s
ATA133 15ns 2 30ns (1/30ns) x 2byte x 2 = 133MB/s
Warning: The specification of the IDE cable is a maximum of 46cm (18 inches);
make sure your cable does not exceed this length.
, ATA100 or ATA133 IDE devices. Following table lists the transfer rate of IDE PIO and DMA
Tip:
1. For better signal
quality, it is
recommended to set
the far end side device
to master mode and
follow the suggested
sequence to install your
new device. Please
refer to above diagram.
2. To achieve the best
performance of Ultra
DMA 66/100/133 hard
disks, a special
80-wires IDE cable for
Ultra DMA 66/100/133
is required.
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Attach the power LED, speaker, power and reset switch connectors to th
corresponding pins. If you enable “Suspend Mode” item in BIOS Setup, th
ACPI & Power LED will keep flashing while the system is in suspend mode.
Locate the power switch cable from your ATX housing. It is 2-pin female
connector from the housing front panel. Plug this connector to the soft-power
switch connector marked SPWR.
Suspend Type ACPI LED
Power on Suspend (S1) or Suspend to RAM (S3) Blinking between green and red
Suspend to Disk (S4) The LED will be turned off
1
IDE LED
SPEAKER
Power Switch
CPI & Power LED
RESET
NC
NC
+5V
IDE LED
IDE LED
+5V
+5V
GND
NC
SPEAKER
SPWR
GND
CPILED-
GND
CPILED+
NC
NC
GND
RESET
GND
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This motherboard provides an AGP 8X slot targeted for high-performance 3D graphic. AGP uses
both rising and falling edge of the 66MHz clock, for 4X AGP, the data transfer rate is 66MHz
x 4bytes x 4 = 1056MB/s. AGP is now moving to AGP 8X mode, which is 66MHz x 4bytes x 8 =2.1GB/s. This AGP slot could
automatically become an AGP slot or a Multiplexed Intel DVO Output depending on what kind of cards inserted, like AGP cards.
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modules or 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.
Note: Please note that if you would
like to use USB devices (Example:
keyboard, mouse etc.) under DOS
environment, you must install driver
comes with the devices to make it
work.
This motherboard provides six USB connectors for you to connect USB devices such as mouse,
keyboard, modem, printer, etc. There are four connectors on the back panel and one front USB
connector on the board. You can use proper cable to connect the Front USB connector to USB
Pin 1
USB Port
1
+5V
SBD2-
SBD2+
GND
KEY
+5V
SBD3SBD3+
GND
NC
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On the strength of Realtek8100C Phy (for MK89-N) or 8110S-32 LAN controller (MK89-L) on board, which are highly integrated
platform LAN connect devices, they provide 10/100Mbps or gigabits Ethernet for office and home use. The Ethernet RJ45
connector is located on top of USB connectors. The right-hand side LED on RJ45 connector indicates linking mode; it shows
yellow whenever accessing to network. The left-hand side LED on RJ45 connector indicates transferring mode; it lights in green
when 100Mbps LAN is connected (no light while 10Mbps is connected), and lights in orange when gigabits LAN is connected. To
enable or disable this function, you can simply adjust it in BIOS.
Left: Transferring
Green (100Mbps)
Orange (1000Mbps)
Right: Linking
(Yellow)
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If the housing has been designed with an audio port on the front panel, you’ll be able to connect onboard audio to front panel
through this connector. By the way, please remove 5-6 and 9-10 jumper caps from the Front Audio Connector before connecting
the cable. Please do not remove these 5-6 and 9-10 yellow jumper caps if there’s no audio port on the front panel.
Pin 1
AUD_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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The onboard I/O devices are PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse, serial ports COM1, COM2, LAN, Printer, USB, AC97 sound and
game port. The view angle of drawing shown here is the back panel of the housing.
PS/2 Keyboard: For standard keyboard, which is using a PS/2 plug.
PS/2 Mouse: For PC-Mouse, which is using a PS/2 plug.
USB Port: Available for connecting USB devices.
Parallel Port: To connect with SPP/ECP/EPP printer.
COM1/COM2 Port: To connect with pointing devices, modem or others serial devices.
Speaker Out: To External Speaker, Earphone or Amplifier.
Line-In: Comes from the signal sources, such as CD/Tape player.
MIC-In: From Microphone.
MIDI/Game Port: For 15-pin PC joystick, game pad or MIDI devices.
PS/2 Mouse
Connector
PS/2
Ke
board
USB2.0
Ports
SPP/EPP/ECP Parallel Port
COM 1 Port
COM2 Port
RJ45 10/100/1000
LAN Jack
USB2.0 Ports
Line-In
Speaker Out
MIC-In
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This motherboard comes with an ALC655 CODEC, which supports high quality of 5.1 Channel audio effects, bringing you a
brand new audio experience. On the strength of the innovative design of ALC655, you're able to use standard line-jacks for
surround audio output without connecting any external module. To apply this function, you have to install the audio driver in the
Bonus Pack CD as well as an audio application supporting 5.1 Channel. Picture bellow represents the standard location of all
speakers in 5.1Channel sound track. Please connect the plug of your front speakers to the green “Speaker out” port, rear
speakers’ plug to the blue “Line in” port and both of the center and subwoofer speakers to the red “MIC in” port.
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With AGERE FW323 onboard, the IEEE 1394 provides data transfer rate up to 400Mb/s, and
USB1.0/1.1 just has 12Mbps. Therefore, the IEEE 1394 interface can connect with the devices
that need high data transferring performance, such as digital camera, scanner or other IEEE 1394 devices. Please use the
proper cable to connect with devices.
IEEE 1394
Port 1
IEEE 1394
Port 2
IEEE 1394
Port 1, 2 & 3
10 9
Shielding GND
1394_PWR
TPBGND
Pin 1
TPA-
Warning: Please DO NOT
Hot-Plug IEEE 1394 device,
otherwise it will burn the IC
of the controller and damage
the motherboard.
KEY
1394_PWR
TPB+
GND
TPA+
2 1
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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, 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 infrared module onto IrDA connector and enable the infrared function from BIOS Setup, UART2 Mode. Make sure you
have the correct orientation when connecting IrDA connector.
Pin 1
1
NC
+5V
IR_TX
KEY
GND
IR_RX
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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)
Pin1
1
+5V
JAB1
JAC
GND
GND
JACY
JAB2
+5V
Game Port
+5V
JBB1
JBCX
MIDI_TXD
JBCY
JBB2
MIDI_RXD
KEY
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This connector is used to connect CD Audio cable from CD-ROM or DVD drive to onboard sound.
R
GND
GND
L
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Note: Though some of the latest 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.
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This connector is used to connect MPEG Audio cable from MPEG card to onboard sound.
R
GND
GND
L
AUX-IN
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S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a newest audio transfer file format, which provides impressive audio quality through
optical fiber and allows you to enjoy digital audio instead of analog audio. Through a specific audio cable, you can connect the
S/PDIF connector to other end of the S/PDIF audio module, which bears S/PDIF digital output. Normally there are two S/PDIF
outputs as shown, one for RCA connector, the most common one used for consumer audio products, and the other for optical
connector with better audio quality. Same as outputs, you can also connect RCA or optical audio products to input connectors
on the module and have the voice or music come out from your computer. However, you must have a S/PDIF supported
speaker/amplifier/decoder with S/PDIF digital input/output to connect to the S/PDIF digital input/output to make the most out of
this function.
(RCA)
S/PDIF OUT
S/PDIF IN
S/PDIF OUT
S/PDIF IN
(Optical)
S/PDIF Module
(User Upgrade Optional)
S/PDIF
Cable
Pin 1
5
1
SPDIFIN
GND
SPDIFOUT
NC
+5V
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The “CASE OPEN” header provides case open-monitoring function. To make this function work, you have to enable it in the
system BIOS, connect this header to a sensor somewhere on the case. So, whenever the sensor is triggered by lights or when
you open the chassis, the system will send out beep sound to inform you. Please be informed that this useful function only
applies to advanced chassis. You may purchase an extra sensor, attach it on your chassis, and make a good use of this
function.
CCaassee OOppeenn SSeennssoorr
GND
Senso
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STBY LED is AOpen’s considerate design that aims at providing you friendly system information. The STBY LED will light up
when power is connected to the motherboard. This is a convenient indication for you to check the system power status in many
circumstances such as power on/off, stand-by mode and RAM power status during Suspend to RAM mode.
STBY LED
Warning: Do not install or remove the
DIMM module or others devices when
the STBY LED lights on.
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With the outstanding R&D ability of AOpen and its specially developed circuit, this model implements a blend new technology to
protect your motherboard from being damaged by over-voltaging of AGP card. When AGP Protection Technology is implemented,
this motherboard will automatically detect the voltage of AGP card and prevent your chipsets from being burnt out. Please note
that if you install a AGP card with 3.3V, which is not supported, the AGP LED on the motherboard will light up to warn you the
possible damage of the exceeding voltage. You may contact your AGP card vendor for further support.
AGP LED
Warning: It is strongly recommended not
to install a AGP card with 3.3V, which is not
supported, the AGP LED will light up to
warn you the possible damage.
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You can clear CMOS to restore system default setting. To clear the CMOS, follow the procedures below.
1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power.
2. Remove ATX power cable from connector PWR2.
3. Locate JP14 and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds.
4. Return JP14 to its normal setting by shorting pin 1 & pin 2.
5. Connect ATX power cable back to connector PWR2.
1
Normal Operation
(default)
1
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 provides keyboard / mouse wake-up function. You can use JP28 to enable or disable this function, which
could resume your system from suspend mode with keyboard or mouse connected. The factory default setting is set to
“Disable”(1-2), and you may enable this function by setting the jumper to pin2-3.
Pin 1
1
Disable
(Default)
1
Enable
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Auto Switch
RTC
CMOS
BatteryATX Stand-by Power
uto switching to ATX standby
power as long as AC power
line is plugged. This smart
design can increases battery
life if you still had battery
plugged on motherboard.
Backup by EEPROM
BBaatttteerryy--lleessss aanndd LLoonngg LLiiffee DDeessiiggnn
This Motherboard implements Flash ROM and a special circuit that allows you to save your current CPU and CMOS Setup
configurations without using the battery. The RTC (real time clock) can also keep running as long as the power cord is plugged.
If you lose your CMOS data by accident, you can just reload the CMOS configurations from Flash ROM and the system will
recover as usual.
Flash
ROM
(Real Time Clock)
00:00:00
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Traditional motherboard has fuse for Keyboard and USB port to prevent over-current or shortage. These fuses are soldered
onboard that user cannot replace it when it is damaged (did the job to protect motherboard), and the motherboard remains
malfunction.
With expensive Resetable Fuse, the motherboard can resume back to normal function after fuse had done its protection job.
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F
2222000
The quality of low ESR capacitor (Low Equivalent Series Resistance) during high frequency operation is very important for the
stability of CPU power. The idea of where to put these capacitors is another know-how that requires experience and detail
calculation.
Not only that, this motherboard implements 2200μF capacitor, which is much larger than normal capacitor (1000 or 1500μF)
and it provides better stability for CPU power.
μμμμ
F
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The power circuit of the CPU core voltage must be checked to ensure system stability for high speed CPUs. 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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AOpen always dedicated to provide users a much friendlier computer environment. We now bring
you a comprehensive system detective utility. AOConfig is a Windows based utility with user-friendly
interface that allows users to obtain information of the operation system and hardware such as motherboard, CPU, memory, PCI
devices and IDE devices. The powerful utility also displays the version of BIOS and firmware for your convenience of
maintenance.
Moreover, AOConfig allows users to save information in *.BMP or *.TXT format which users may collect the system information
in detail and send them to AOpen directly for technical support or further diagnosis of system problem.
1. The system page shows the
detail information of the
motherboard, the operating
system, the processor, and
BIOS version.
2. The PCI device page shows
the configurations of all PCI
devices installed on you
motherboard.
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3. This page presents the IDE
devices information, such as
the serial number, the
manufacturer, the firmware
version, and capacity.
4. From this page, users may
obtain the technical support
information of AOpen.
Moreover, detailed information
could be saved in .bmp or .txt
format.
NOTE: AOConfig can be used in Windows 98SE/ME, NT4.0/2000, or even the latest Windows XP. Please be
informed that AOConfig can only be operated in a system equipped with an AOpen motherboard. Meanwhile, al
applications must be closed before starting AOConfig.
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BIOS POST, the “Watch Dog Timer” will reset the system to reboot in five seconds. Then, BIOS will detect the CPU’s default
frequency and POST again. With this special feature, you can easily overclock your system to get 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 ABS
Enable/Disable Signal
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
succeeded, the BIOS will enable “Watch Dog ABS” function immediately, and set the
CPU FSB
frequency according to user’s settings stored in the BIOS. If system failed in
from BIOS
BIOS
Reset Signal
Clock Generator
Countdown about
5 seconds if fails
in POST
CPU
status. If it
CPU ID Signal
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System parameters can be modified by going into BIOS Setup menu, this menu allows you to configure the system parameters
and save the configuration into the 128 bytes CMOS area, (normally in the RTC chip or in the main chipset).
The Phoenix AwardBIOS™ that installed in the Flash ROM
The BIOS provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as hard disk drives, serial and parallel ports.
Most BIOS setting of this model had been optimized by AOpen’s R&D engineering team. But, the default setting of BIOS still
can’t fine-tune the chipset controlling the entire system. Hence, the rest of this chapter is intended to guide you through the
process of configuring your system using setup procedures.
To enter to BIOS setup menu
, press <Del> when POST (Power-On Self Test) screen is shown on your monitor.
Note: Because the BIOS code is the most often
changed part of the motherboard design, the BIOS
information contained in this manual may be
different with actual BIOS that come with your
motherboard.
of the motherboard is a custom version of an industry standard BIOS.
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Generally, you can use arrow keys to highlight items that you want to choose, then press <Enter> key to select, and use the
<Page Up> and <Page Down> key to change setting values. You can press <Esc> key to quit Phoenix-Award™ BIOS setup
program. The following table provides details about how to use keyboard in the Phoenix-Award™ BIOS setup program.
Alternatively, it's strongly recommended to install AOpen’s newest WinBIOS Utility to get more detailed description, further
powerful functions and advanced setting of BIOS.
Key Description
Page Up or + Changing setting to next value or increase the value.
Page Down or - Changing setting to previous value or decrease value.
Enter Select the item.
Esc 1. In main menu: Quit and don’t save any change.
2. In sub menu: Exit current menu to main menu.
Up Arrow Highlight previous item.
Down Arrow Highlight next item.
Left Arrow Move the light bar to left side of menu.
Right Arrow Move the light bar to right side of menu.
F6 Load Setup Defaults setting value from CMOS.
F7 Load turbo setting value from CMOS.
F10 Save changed setting and exit setup program.
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After you finish the setting of jumpers and connect correct cables. Power on and enter the BIOS Setup, press <Del> during
POST (Power-On Self Test). Choose "Load Setup Defaults" for recommended optimal performance.
Del
Warning: Please avoid of using "Load Turbo Defaults", unless
you are sure your system components (CPU, SDRAM, HDD,
etc.) are good enough for turbo setting.
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With outstanding R&D ability of AOpen, we now bring you a whole new BIOS Flash wizard ---EzWinFlash. With an eye to users convenience, EzWinFlash combines the BIOS binary code and
flash module together, so the only thing you have to do is just clicking on the utility you
downloaded from web and let it helps you complete the flash process automatically. EzWinFlash detects your motherboard and checks
the BIOS version cleverly to prevent your system from any possible failure. Moreover, EzWinFlash has been taken into consideration to
go with any windows platform you might be using, no matter if you’re using Windows 95/98, 98SE/ME, NT4.0/2000, or even the latest
Windows XP.
In the meanwhile, in order to provide a much more user-friendly operating environment, AOpen EzWinFlash is natively designed to have
multi-language function to provide easier way for users’ usage in changing BIOS setting.
Note: The model name on this BIOS picture is for reference only. It may not be the exact model name.
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Caution: By updating your motherboard, you are
taking a risk of BIOS flash failure. If your
motherboard is working stable, and there are no
major bugs that had been fixed by a latter BIOS
revision, we recommend that you DO NOT try to
upgrade your BIOS.
If you intent on upgrading, PLEASE BE SURE to
get the right BIOS revision for the right
motherboard model to avoid any possibility
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You may accomplish BIOS upgrade procedure with EzWinFlash by the following steps, and it’s STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to close
all the applications before you start the upgrading.
1. Download the new version of BIOS package zip file from AOpen official web site. (ex: http://english.aopen.com.tw/
2. Unzip the download BIOS package (ex: WMK89N102.ZIP) with WinZip (http://www.winzip.com
3. Save the unzipped files into a folder, for example, WMK89N102.EXE & WMK89N102.BIN.
4. Double click on the WMK89N102.EXE, EzWinFlash will detect the model name and BIOS version of your motherboard. If you
had got the wrong BIOS, you will not be allowed to proceed with the flash steps.
5. You may select preferred language in the main menu, then click [Start Flash] to start the BIOS upgrade procedure.
6. EzWinFlash will complete all the process automatically, and a dialogue box will pop up to ask you to restart Windows. You may
click [YES] to reboot Windows.
7. Press <Del> at POST to enter BIOS setup
It is strongly recommended NOT to turn off the power or run any application during FLASH PROCESS.
, choose "Load Setup Defaults", then “Save & Exit Setup”. Done!
Warning: The new BIOS upgrade will
permanently replace your original BIOS’s
settings when flashing. You may need to
reconfigure your BIOS setting so that your
system can go back to work as normal.
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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
name on the BIOS download page, http://download.aopen.com/downloads
feature!
Have you been fed up with the conservative and immutable POST screen? Let’s rule out the
tradition idea that POST screen are stiff and frigid, and let AOpen show you the newly developed
VividBIOS to experience the lively vivid colourful POST screen!
shown beside your model
, it is assured that your motherboard supports this innovative
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absolutely not an easy task for an amateur to adjust the
setting value. On most traditional motherboards, you
have to get into BIOS screen for the frequency and
reboot the system again and again. But from now on,
you don’t have to surfer the boring stuffs anymore.
With brand-new and user-friendly EzClock that AOpen
specially designs for his users, you can adjust those
important values as you please and think of suitable.
This tailor-made EzClock allows you to set the voltage
and frequency of CPU, VGA, PCI and memory under
Windows environment as well as in BIOS setting page;
even better, those settings will be displayed realtime.
Having this handy EzClock, you can monitor the
system when you’re fine-tuning the performance of
your system. It provides you detailed and necessary
information. Now let’s take a look how it works on utility,
BIOS and POST.
Have you ever thought how great it would be if you can adjust the frequency setting on your
motherboard under Windows environment and be a real master of your system? Everybody knows
that the ratio and frequency setting are key factors to influence the system performance, however, it’s
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How You Adjust the Settings in EzClock Utility
In EzClock utility, you can adjust CPU Front Side Bus (FSB), the voltage and frequency of VGA, AGP, PCI and DRAM. Besides, the
CPU related information such as CPU voltage, temperature and CPUFAN rotation speed will also be displayed on this utility.
CPU Color Bars:
The color bar will
light on and sho
different colors as
values change. On
default values, i
will show green.
On the right part of the panel is the section that you adjust the settings o
VGA, AGP, PCI and memory. To adjust the voltage and clock frequency o
those installments, you can press “-“ or “+” on corresponding items. The
color parts represent the situation of values. The higher value you set, the
light on the color bar goes to right and turns red. After finishing those value
settings, you can press “S” button on the upper right hand corner to save
changes to CMOS.
GA, AGP, PCI and DRAM Voltage / Clock Area:
Pressing “_” and “+” buttons, you can adjust the
voltage and clock frequency values of onboard
VGA, AGP, PCI and DRAM.
On the left circle area shows Ratio, FSB and frequency information
about CPU. When the values are set to factory default, the light on
the top and bottom of the circle will show green and it will vary as you
change these CPU settings.
CPU Ratio, FSB and frequency displaying area:
You can adjust CPU FSB here by entering preferred value.
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Control buttons:
“_” button allows
you to minimize the
utility and “X” button
to close the utility.
Pressing “S” button
you can save the
changes to CMOS.
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On the bottom rectangular panel represents CPU fan speed, CPU voltage and CPU temperature. The three color bars on the right hand
side will light on according to operation temperature. Please refer to the picture shown above.
CPU Color Bars:
The color bars will light on
according to CPU operation
tem
erature.
CPU Fan, Voltage and Temperature:
representing CPU fan speed, CPU
voltage and CPU temperature in
Celsius and Fahrenheit degrees.
How You Adjust the Settings in BIOS
Apart from EzClock utility, the voltage and frequency values of CPU, PCI and memory can also be adjusted on BIOS page. By pressing
“+”, “-“, “PgUp” or “PgDn” keys, you can adjust the frequency values of CPU Bus, PCI Bus and DRAM.
Also, the same keys help you adjust the
voltage of CPU and DDR settings. Some
values may change while you adjust the
settings. You can press “F10” to save the
changes you’ve made.
Function Keys
Description
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How Your Boot Screen Looks Like
After you finish setting BIOS, these setting values will
be displayed on the boot screen like the shown
picture here.
Every time you boot your system, both default and
current settings will pop up on the screen. Your
personal settings that had been adjusted earlier will
be highlighted; thus, you can have clear idea how
your system functions and monitor your system more
easily.
Current values of
your system
Note: Due to BIOS versions are updated in an
extremely fast speed, it's strongly
recommended to download the latest version of
EzClock from our website for best compatibilit
Default settings of this
.
motherboard
The highlighted setting
value you manually adjust
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There are motherboard drivers and utilities included in AOpen Bonus CD. You don’t need to install all of them in order to boot
your system. But after you finish the hardware installation, you have to install your operation system first (such as Windows
2000/XP) before you can install any drivers or utilities. Please refer to your operation system’s installation guide.
AAuuttoo--rruunn MMeennuu ffrroomm BBoonnuuss CCDD
You can use the auto-run menu of Bonus CD. Choose the utility and driver and select model name.
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This Nvidia driver is an all in one package, which contains the below components:
Audio driver, Audio utilities, GART driver, SMBus driver, Memory controller driver.
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NOTICE:
If you have installed Windows XP Service Pack1, it is not necessary to install USB2.0 driver as USB2.0 driver is packed in
Service Pack1
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Installing Driver in Existing Windows XP System
***********************************************
After enabling the USB 2.0, Windows XP setup will show a "Found New Hardware" dialog box. Under Windows XP, "Universal
Serial Bus (USB) Controller" will be displayed.
1. Click on "Next," and from the generated list box, choose "Install from a list or special location (Advanced)". Click "Next"
2. Click on "Next," and from the generated choices, choose "Include this location in the search:"
3. Insert the Bonus CD in CD-ROM.
4. Type "[CD-ROM]:\Driver\Nvidia\USB2.0\WinXP" in the text box that appears.
5. Click on "Next." A message informing you that Windows XP has found "NVIDIA PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller W/
Filter FPGA (3616)" will appear.
6. When the New Hardware Wizard has finished installing the USB driver, click on "Finish"* for Windows 98SE/ME/2000
Installation
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For Windows98SE/ME, please install the driver from our bonus CD.
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For Windows98SE/ME/2000/XP users, please install the LAN driver from our bonus CD.
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For Windows95/NT4.0 users, please follow the procedures below to install the LAN driver.
[Windows95]
Installing driver procedure on Microsoft Windows 95 :
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1. Ask you to select which driver you want to install, select "Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer".
2. Specify the setup file pathname
[CD-ROM]:\Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\95\WIN95A (for Windows 95 and Win95A) or
[CD-ROM]:\Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\95\W95OSR2 (for Windows 95 OSR2).
3. Windows 95 will appear some messages to insert Windows 95 system disk to complete setup step.
4. Windows 95 will finish the other installation procedure automatically, then you restart the system.
[Windows NT 3.5, 3.51 & 4.0]
Installing driver procedure on Microsoft Windows NT :
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When you are in Windows NT :
1. In the Main group of NT, select the "Control Panel" icon.
2. In the Control Panel window, choose the "Network" icon.
3. In the Network Settings dialog box, choose the "Add Adapter" button. The Add Network Adapter dialog box appears.
4. In the list of network cards, select "<other> Requires disk from manufacturer", and then press <Enter> button.
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5. Enter drive and pathname
[CD-ROM]:\Driver\LAN\RTL8100\Windows\NT (for NT 4.0) which is the path where the setup file OEMSETUP.INF is located, and
then choose the OK button.
6. The screen will appear "Select Line Speed" dialog box which is provide by RTL8139.SYS driver. The default value is "auto" so
that the RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet adapter and its driver RTL8139.SYS will auto-detect the line speed, 10Mb or 100Mb, while
the RTL8139.SYS is loading. The other values, "10" or "100", are only used when you want to forced RTL8139 PCI Fast
Ethernet adapter to 10Mb or 100Mb.
7. The screen will appear "Input EthernetID" dialog box which is provide by RTL8139.SYS driver. This option is only required
when you have more than one Realtek RTL8139 PCI Fast Ethernet adapters on this computer. Select "SKIP" if only one adapter
is installed on this computer.
8. "Bus Location" display in next screen. Your machine contains more than one hardware bus, please select the Bus Type and
Bus number on which your network adapter card is installed.
9. NT will then perform the binding process. If any additional network software options were installed, you may be prompted for
specific information for these packages.
10. Restarting your system you will acquire network service.
NOTES:
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* Installing Multiple LAN Adapters:
Enter Windows NT and follow above setup procedure step 2,in the "Network Settings" dialog box, choose the "Configure.."
button. The "Input Ethernet ID" dialog box appears and input adapter's Ethernet ID. Last step to select OK and close NETWORK
SETUP. Select SKIP if only one adapter is installed on this computer.
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For Windows XP users, please follow the procedures below to install the LAN driver.
1. Open the Device Manager and check if there is "Ethernet Controller" in "Other devices".
2. Insert the supplied "Bonus CD". Right click "Ethernet Controller ", then select "Update Driver".
3. Select "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)",
and then click "Next".
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4. Choose "Search for the best driver in these locations", and then select "Include this location in the search:"
Type "G:\Driver\LAN\RTL8100S-32\WinXP" in the text box that appears. Press " Next ".
5. Driver installed and you can Confirm Windows XP Installation
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For Windows 2000 users, please follow the procedures below to install the LAN driver.
1. Open the Device Manager and check if there is a "Ethernet Controller" in "Other devices"
2. Insert the supplied "Bonus CD". Right click "Ethernet Controller ", then select "Update Driver".
3. Click "Reinstall Driver" in the General Tab. Select "Search for a suitable driver
for my device (recommended)"
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4. Select "Specify a location", and then click "Next". Type "G:\Driver\LAN\RTL8100S-32\Win2000
Press " OK".
" in the text box that appears.
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5. Driver installed and you can Confirm Windows 2000 Installation
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For Windows ME users, please follow the procedures below to install the LAN driver.
1. Open the Device Manager and check if there is a "PCI Ethernet Controller" in "Other devices"
2. Insert the supplied "Bonus CD". Double click "PCI Ethernet Controller ", and click "Reinstall Driver" in the General Tab.”
3. Select "Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)". Choose "Search for a better driver than the one your device is using
now (Recommended)", and then select "Specify a location". Type "G:\Driver\LAN\RTL8100S-32\WinME" in the text box that
appears. Press "Next".
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7. Driver installed. Restart computer. You can confirm Windows ME Installation
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For Windows 98 users, please follow the procedures below to install the LAN driver.
1. Open the Device Manager and check if there is a "PCI Ethernet Controller" in "Other devices"
2. Insert the supplied "Bonus CD". Double click "PCI Ethernet Controller ", and click "Reinstall Driver" in the General Tab.”
3. Select "Search for a better driver than the one your device
is using now. (Recommended)"
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4. Select "Specify a location", and type "G:\Driver\LAN\RTL8100S-32\Win98" in the text box that appears. Press " Next".
System will ask you to provide the file path for loading driver. Please type "G:\Driver\LAN\RTL8100S-32\Win98" in the text
box that appears and press " OK". System will ask you to insert "Windows 98 CD-ROM".
5. Driver installed. Restart computer. You can confirm Windows 98 Installation
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For Windows NT users, please follow the procedures below to install the LAN driver.
1. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network icon. When the Network window opens, select the Adapters tab.
2. Click "Add" to install a new adapter. All previously installed drivers are listed
under Network Adapters.
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3. When the Select Network Adapter window opens, click "Have Disk". When prompted, insert the BONUS CD. Type the path
"G:\Driver\LAN\RTL8100S-32\Winnt4" to the driver, and click "OK".
4. With "Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC" highlighted in the Select OEM Option window, click "OK".
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5. Restart computer and you can confirm Windows NT Installation
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Basically, AC97 CODEC is the standard structure of PCI sound card. As we know, computer is digital-based, but music is based
on analog-based. Therefore, there must be a process to turn digital into analog during the last stage processing of sound in
computer. Hence, the component on sound card that play this important task is what we called CODEC.
Audio CODEC 97 (briefly called AC97) is the specification regulated by Intel, and it’s about the structure of audio conversion.
The special place about CODEC is that it is separated from sound card (CODEC is an independent chipset). Therefore, PCI
sound card could possess with 90db and do other application process as well. We called CODEC that meets this structure AC97
CODEC.
AACCPPII ((AAddvvaanncceedd CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn && PPoowweerr IInntteerrffaaccee)
ACPI is the power management specification of PC97 (1997). It intends to save more power by taking full control of power
management to operating system and bypass BIOS
to operating system (such as Windows 98). This is a bit similar as the PnP
power switch to control the power state transition.
AACCRR ((AAddvvaanncceedd CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn RRiisseerr)
Building on the PC motherboard riser architecture, ACR slot is backward compatible with AMR but beyond the limitation of it.
The ACR specification is designed to support modem, audio, Local Area Network (LAN) and Digital Subscriber Line (DSL).
)
. The chipset or super I/O chip needs to provide standard register interface
register interface. ACPI defines ATX momentary soft
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AAGGPP ((AAcccceelleerraatteedd GGrraapphhiicc PPoorrtt)
The main function of AGP simply put is to tell monitor what screen information had to be shown, a visual transmission device
actually. With the rapid developing of AGP card, we can see that it had been developed from single colorful AGP card to 2D and
3D graphic. AGP supports only memory read/write operation and single-master single-slave one-to-one only. Though AGP and
PCI share the same algorithm of 32-bit, its frequencies are 66MHz and 33MHz respectively. AGP interface had been
developed from 2X to 8x.
1X AGP, data transfer rate is 66MHz x 4byte x 1 = 264MB/s
2X AGP, data transfer rate is 66MHz x 4byte x 2 = 528MB/s
4X AGP, data transfer rate is 66MHz x 4byte x 4 = 1056MB/s.
8X AGP, data transfer rate is 66MHz x 4byte x 8 = 2112MB/s.
AAMMRR ((AAuuddiioo//MMooddeemm RRiisseerr)
The CODEC circuit of AC97 sound/modem solution can be put on motherboard or put on a riser card (AMR card) that connects
to motherboard through AMR connector.
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AATTAA ((AATT AAttttaacchhmmeenntt)
Before talking about ATA (AT Attachment), we must understand DM A (Direct Memory Access), which allows devices to skip the
CPU devices and access memory directly. DMA specification could not only eliminate the workload of CPU, but also accelerate
the transmission of data. DMA begins with a data transfer rate of 16.6MB/Sec, but afterward developed to new data rate of
33.3MB/Sec, which is twice the data rate and we called it Ultra DMA. ATA details power and data signals between the drive
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and integrated drive controller and the computer's motherboard. Two drives (master and slave) are supported. The ATA
specification allows the drive to connect directly to the ISA bus on the computer. ATA transfer rate then had been developed to
133MHz/Sec and would come out with fastest rate later (please refer to Serial ATA
DMA, data transfer rate is 16.6MHz/s.
Ultra DM A, data transfer rate is 16.6MHz x 2 = 33MB/s.
ATA/6 6, data transfer rate is 16.6MHz x 4 = 66MB/s.
ATA/100, data transfer rate is 16.6MHz x 6 = 100MB/s.
ATA/133, data transfer rate is 16.6MHz x 8 = 133MB/s.
(ATA/133 uses both rising edge and falling edge as ATA/66 but clock cycle time is reduced to 30ns.)
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BBIIOOSS ((BBaassiicc IInnppuutt//OOuuttppuutt SSyysstteemm)
BIOS, is a set of assembly routine/program that reside in EPROM or Flash ROM. BIOS controls Input/output devices and other
hardware devices of motherboard. In general, to provide hardware independent portability, operation system and drivers is
required to access BIOS without directly access hardware devices.
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Bluetooth is a wireless transferring technology that enables short-range wireless connections between desktop and laptop
computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), cellular phones, printers, scanners, digital cameras and even home
appliances. The principle of Bluetooth (a chipset) is to transfer information and voices at the frequency of ISM Band. Every
Bluetooth technology devices do come with a standard address for you to connect one-to-one or one-to-seven (to form a
Pico-net), with transferring range up to 10 meters (100 meters to follow), using low power radio. Bluetooth do not only possess
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high transfer rate of 1MB/s, it also could be encrypted with pin code. With hopping rate of 1600 hops per second, it’s difficult to
be intercepted and are less interrupted by electromagnetic wave.
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CCNNRR ((CCoommmmuunniiccaattiioonn aanndd NNeettwwoorrkkiinngg RRiisseerr)
The CNR specification provides the PC industry the opportunity to deliver a flexible and cost reduced method of implementing
LAN, home networking, DSL, USB, wireless, audio and modem subsystems widely used in today's "connected PCs". The CNR
specification is an open industry specification and is supported by OEMs, IHV card manufacturers, silicon supplier and
Microsoft.
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DDDDRR ((DDoouubbllee DDaattaa RRaattee)) RRAAM
DDR RAM utilizes the existing SDRAM (For ex, PC-100, PC-133) infrastructure and technology while doubling the nominal
bandwidth available to systems in an easy to design and simple to adopt way. Based on FSB frequency, DDR RAM on the
market are DDR200, DDR266 and DDR333 with more coming around soon.
DDR200, transfer bandwidth up to 200x64/8=1600MB/s (PC1600)
DDR266, transfer bandwidth up to 266x64/8=2100MB/s (PC2100)
DDR333, transfer bandwidth up to 333x64/8=2700MB/s (PC2700)
DDR400, transfer bandwidth up to 400x64/8=3200MB/s (PC3200)
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EECCCC ((EErrrroorr CChheecckkiinngg aanndd CCoorrrreeccttiioonn))
The ECC mode needs 8 ECC bits for 64-bit data. Each time memory is accessed; ECC bits are updated and checked by a
special algorithm. The ECC algorithm has the ability to detect double-bit error and automatically correct single-bit error while
parity mode can only detect single-bit error.
EEEEPPRROOMM ((EElleeccttrroonniicc EErraassaabbllee PPrrooggrraammmmaabbllee RROOMM)
Also known as E2PROM. Both EEPROM and Flash ROM can be re-programmed by electronic signals, but the interface
technology is different. Size of EEPROM is much smaller than flash ROM.
EEPPRROOMM ((EErraassaabbllee PPrrooggrraammmmaabbllee RROOMM)
Traditional motherboard stores BIOS code in EPROM. EPROM can only be erased by ultra-violet (UV) light. If BIOS has to be
upgraded, you need to remove EPROM from motherboard, clear by UV light, re-program, and then insert back.
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EV6 Bus is the technology of Alpha processor from Digital Equipment Corporation. EV6 bus uses both rising and falling clock
edge to transfer data, similar as DDR RAM or ATA/66 IDE bus.
EV6 Bus Speed = CPU external bus clock x 2.
200 MHz EV6 bus, 200MHz = 100 MHz external bus clock x 2
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FFCCCC DDooCC ((DDeeccllaarraattiioonn ooff CCoonnffoorrmmiittyy)
The DoC is component certification standard of FCC EMI regulations. This standard allows DIY component (such as
motherboard) to apply DoC label separately without a shielding of housing.
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FFCC--PPGGAA ((FFlliipp CChhiipp--PPiinn GGrriidd AArrrraayy)
FC means Flip Chip, FC-PGA is a package of Intel for Pentium III for 0.18µm process CPU, which can be plugged into SKT370
socket.
FFCC--PPGGAA22 ((FFlliipp CChhiipp--PPiinn GGrriidd AArrrraayy)
After FC-PGA, FC-PGA2 is the package for 0.13µm process CPU developed by Intel, which can be plugged into SKT423/478
socket as well.
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Flash ROM can be re-programmed by electronic signals. It is easier for BIOS to upgrade by a flash utility, but it is also easier to
be infected by virus. Because of increase of new functions, BIOS size is increased from 64KB to 512KB (4M bit).
HHyyppeerr TThhrreeaaddiinng
Hyper-Threading technology is an innovative design from Intel that enables multi-threaded software applications to process
threads in parallel within each processor resulting in increased utilization of processor execution resources. As a result, an
average improvement of ~40% in CPU resource utilization yields higher processing throughput.
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IEEE 1394, which also called Firewire, is a serial data transfer protocol and interconnection system. The main feature of the
Firewire that assures its adoption for the digital video and audio (A/V) consumer application is its low cost. Fire wire interface is
capable of supporting various high-end digital A/V applications, such as consumer A/V device control and signal routing, Digital
Video (DV) editing, home networking, and more than 32 channels of digital mixing. Gone are those days of expensive video
capture cards. Firewire allows for video capture from both newer DV camcorders with Firewire ports and older analog
equipment using A/V to Firewire converters.
The advantages of the IEEE1394:
High data transfer rate – Start from 400 Mbps, (with 800/1600/3200 Mbps coming soon), which is about 30 times faster than
USB 1.1.
Supports up to 63 devices (16 - daisy chained) with cable length up to about 4.5 m (14 feet).
Hot-pluggable (like USB). No need to turn of your device to connect or disconnect, and you don't need to reboot your PC. Also,
it is a plug-and-play bus.
IEEE1394 is very easy to connect (Like USB1.1/2/0).
PPaarriittyy BBiit
The parity mode uses 1 parity bit for each byte, normally it is even parity mode, that is, each time the memory data is updated,
parity bit will be adjusted to have even count "1" for each byte. When next time, if memory is read with odd number of "1", the
parity error is occurred and this is called single bit error detection.
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Developed by Intel, Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) is a local bus standard. A bus is a channel used to transfer data to
(input) and from (output) a computer and to or from a peripheral device. Most PCs have a PCI bus usually implemented at
32-bits providing a 33 MHz clock speed with a throughput rate of 133 MBps.
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PPDDFF FFoorrmmaat
With PDF file, it is easy to do universal document exchange. Virtually any document may be converted in Portable Document
Format (PDF). Contents in PDF documents are exactly the same as the original file, including fonts and graphics, and they can
be distributed by e-mail or stored on the World Wide Web, an intranet, a file system, or a CD-ROM for other users to view on
any platforms. You may download Acrobat Reader in order to read PDF file from its website (www.adobe.com
PPnnPP ((PPlluugg aanndd PPllaayy)
Oversimplified, Plug-and-Play automatically tells the software (device drivers) where to find various pieces of hardware (devices)
such as modems, network cards, sound cards, etc. Plug-and-Play's task is to match up physical devices with the software
(device drivers) that operates them and to establish channels of communication between each physical device and its driver.
PPOOSSTT ((PPoowweerr--OOnn SSeellff TTeesstt)
The BIOS self-test procedure after power-on, sometimes, it is the first or the second screen shown on your monitor during
system boot.
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PPSSBB ((PPrroocceessssoorr SSyysstteemm BBuuss)) CClloocck
PSB Clock means the external bus clock of CPU.
CPU internal clock = CPU PSB Clock x CPU Clock Ratio
RRDDRRAAMM ((RRaammbbuuss DDyynnaammiicc RRaannddoomm AAcccceessss MMeemmoorryy)
A DRAM technology developed by Rambus Corporation*, to achieve high speed of memory through the use of multiple channels
in parallel by 16-bits. Basically, RDRAM uses new structure of Multibank, which is quite different from FPM, EDO, SDRAM.
Using different memory module as well, RDRAM uses “RIMM” with transfer rate of 600/700/800MHz, providing bandwidth as
high to 1.6GB.
RRIIMMMM ((RRaammbbuuss IInnlliinnee MMeemmoorryy MMoodduullee)
184-pin memory module that supports RDRAM memory technology. A RIMM memory module may contain up to maximum of 16
RDRAM devices.
SSDDRRAAMM ((SSyynncchhrroonnoouuss DDRRAAMM))
SDRAM is one of the DRAM technologies that allow DRAM to use the same clock as the CPU host bus (EDO and FPM are
asynchronous and do not have clock signal). It is similar as PBSRAM to use burst mode transfer. SDRAM comes in 64-bit
168-pin DIMM and operates at 3.3V, and have been gradually replaced by DDR RAM.
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SSAATTAA ((SSeerriiaall AATTAA)
The Serial ATA specification is designed to overcome speed limitations while enabling the storage interface to scale with the
growing media rate demands of PC platforms. Serial ATA is to replace parallel ATA
systems and drivers, adding performance headroom for years to come. It is developed with data transfer rate of 150
Mbytes/second, and 300M/bs, 600M/bs to come. It reduces voltage and pins count requirements and can be implemented with
thin and easy to route cables.
SSMMBBuuss ((SSyysstteemm MMaannaaggeemmeenntt BBuuss)
SMBus is also called I2C bus. It is a two-wire bus developed for component communication (especially for semiconductor IC).
For example, set clock of clock generator for jumper-less motherboard. The data transfer rate of SMBus is only 100Kbit/s, it
allows one host to communicate with CPU and many masters and slaves to send/receive message.
SSPPDD ((SSeerriiaall PPrreesseennccee DDeetteecctt)
SPD is a small ROM or EEPROM device resided on the DIMM or RIMM. SPD stores memory module information such as DRAM
timing and chip parameters. SPD can be used by BIOS
UUSSBB 22..00 ((UUnniivveerrssaall SSeerriiaall BBuuss)
A Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an external bus (an interconnection) standard that supports data transfer rates of 12 Mbps. A
single USB port can be used to connect up to 127 peripheral devices, such as mouse, modems and keyboards. Introduced in
1996, USB has completed replaced serial and parallel ports. It also supports plug-and-play installations and hot plugging
Plug-and-play is the ability to add and remove devices to a computer while the computer is running and have the operating
with the compatibility with existing operating
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system automatically recognize the change. USB 2.0, which supports data transfer rates of 480 Mbps, has been widely used in
motherboard these days.
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VVCCMM ((VViirrttuuaall CChhaannnneell MMeemmoorryy)
NEC’s Virtual Channel Memory (VCM) is a new DRAM core architecture that dramatically improves the memory system’s ability
to service multimedia requirements. VCM increases memory bus efficiency and performance of any DRAM technology by
providing a set of fast static registers between the memory core and I/O pins. Using VCM technology results in reduced data
access latency and reduced power consumption.
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802.11 is a specification developed by IEEE and Wireless LAN technology, which is an interface between a wireless client and a
base station or between two wireless clients.
802.11 family includes the following specifications and with more coming:
802.11 = 1 or 2 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz band, using either frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) or direct
sequence spread spectrum (DSSS)).
802.11a = 54 Mbps in the 5GHz band, using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing)
802.11b (11 Mbps transmission in the 2.4 GHz band, using direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS).
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A compressed file format to reduce file size. To unzip file, run shareware PKUNZIP (http://www.pkware.com/) for DOS and other
operating system or WINZIP (http://www.winzip.com/
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TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinngg
If you encounter any trouble to boot you system, follow the procedures accordingly to resolve the problem.
Start
Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the
add-on cards and cables, including VGA, IDE, FDD, COM1, COM2 and
printer.
Make sure if all jumper settings are correct.
Clear CMOS
Next
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Continue
Install the VGA card. Then connect your monitor and keyboard.
Turn on the power
and check if the power
supply and CPU fan work
properly.
The problem is probably caused by
Next
power supply or motherboard failure
Please contact your reseller or local
distributor for repairing.
NoYes
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Press <Ctrl> and <Alt> key at the same time, hold
them and then press <Del> to reboot the system.
Continue
Check if there is display?
Yes
Check if the system
reboots?
Yes
Next
No
No
Perhaps your VGA card
or monitor is defective.
It is very possible that your
keyboard is defective.
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