ASROCK P4DUAL-915GL User Manual

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Published January 2005

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1 PS2_USB_PWR1 Jumper 16 Third Serial A TA Connector (SATA3, bla ck) 2 A TX 12V Connector (ATX12V1) 17 Secondary Serial A TA Connector (SA TA2, blue) 3 CPU Socket 18 Primary Serial ATA Connector (SAT A1, blue) 4 CPU Heatsink Retention Module 19 Syste m Pa nel Header (PANEL1) 5 CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN1) 20 USB 2.0 Header (USB67, Blue) 6 Infrared Module Header (IR1) 21 USB 2.0 Header (USB45, Blue) 7 184-pin DDR DIMM Slots 22 AMR Slot (AMR1)

(DDR1- 2, Dual Channel) 23 JR1 / JL1 Jumpers 8 BIOS FWH Chip 24 Front Panel Audio Header (AUDIO1) 9 Floppy Connector (FLOPPY1) 25 PCI Slots (PCI1- 2) 10 Primary IDE Connector (IDE1, Black) 26 Clear CMOS Jumper (CLRCMOS1) 11 Chassis Fan Connector (CHA_FAN1) 27 ASRock Graphics Interface Slot (AGI) 12 COM Port Header (COM1) 28 AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x 4) 13 South Bridge Controller 29 Internal Audio Connector: CD1 (Black) 14 Chassis Speaker Header (SPEAKER 1) 30 ATX Power Connector (ATXPWR1) 15 Fourth Serial A TA Connector (SATA4, bla ck) 31 North Bridge Controller

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1 Parallel Port 8 Microphone (Pink) 2 RJ-45 Port 9 USB 2.0 Ports (USB01) 3 Side Speaker (Gray) 10 USB 2.0 Ports (USB23) 4 Rear Speaker (Black) 11 VG A Port 5 Central / Bass (Orange) 1 2 PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple) 6 Line In (Light Blue) 13 PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)

*7 Front Speaker (Lime)

* If you use 2-channel spea ker, please connect the speaker’s plug into “Front Speaker Jack”. See

the table below for connection details in accordance with the type of speaker you use.

TABLE for Audio Output Connection

Audio Output Channels Front Speaker Rear Speaker Central / Bass Side Speaker

(No. 7) (No. 4) (No. 5) (No. 3) 2 V -- -- -4VV---6 VVV-8 VVVV

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1. Introduction1. Introduction

1. Introduction

1. Introduction1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing ASRock P4Dual-915GL motherboard, a relia ble motherboard produced under ASRock’s consistently stringent quality control. It delivers excellent performance with robust design conforming to ASRock’s commitment to quality and endurance. This Quick Installation Guide contains introduction of the motherboard and step-bystep installation guide. More detailed information of the motherboard can be found in the user manual presented in the Support CD.

Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might be updated, the content of this manual will be subject to change without notice. In case any modifications of this manual occur, the updated version will be available on ASRock website without further notice. You may find the latest memory and CPU support lists on ASRock website as

well. ASRock website

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents

1.1 Package Contents1.1 Package Contents

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(Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm) ASRock P4Dual-915GL Quick Installation Guide ASRock P4Dual-915GL Support CD One 80-conductor Ultra ATA 66/100 IDE Ribbon Cable One Ribbon Cable for a 3.5-in Floppy Drive One Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cable One Serial ATA (SATA) HDD Power Cable (Optional) One ASRock 8CH I/O One COM Port Bracket One ASRock M R Card (Option al)

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1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications

1.2 Specifications

1.2 Specifications1.2 Specifications

Platform: Micro ATX Form Factor: 9.6-in x 8.6-in, 24.4 cm x 21.8 cm CPU: Socket 478, supports Intel® Pentium® 4 / Celeron® (Prescott,

Northwood) processor

Chipsets: North Bridge:

Intel® 915GL chipset, FSB @ 800 / 533MHz, supports Hyper-Threading Technology (see CAUTION 1)

South Bridge:

Intel® ICH6, supports SATA 1.5Gb/s

Memory: 2 DDR DIMM slots: DDR1 and DDR2

supports PC3200 (DDR400) / PC2700 (DDR333), Max. 2GB (see CAUTION 2) Dual Channel Memory Technology support(see CAUTION 3)

IDE: IDE1: A TA 100 / Ultra DMA Mode 5, supports up to 2 IDE devices Serial ATA: Supports up to 4 SATA devices at 1.5Gb/s data transfer rate.

(No Support for “RAID” and “Hot Plug” functions)

Floppy Port: Supports up to 2 floppy disk drives Audio: 7.1 channels AC’97 Audio PCI LAN: Speed: 802.3u (10/100 Ethernet), supports Wake-On-LAN Hardware Monitor:CPU temperature sensing,

Chassis temperature sensing, CPU overheat shutdown to protect CPU life (ASRock U-COP)(see CAUTION 4), CPU fan tachometer, Chassis fan tachometer, Voltage monitoring: +12V, +5V, +3.3V, Vcore

PCI slots: 2 PCI slots with PCI Specification 2.3 AMR slot: 1 slot, supports ASRock MR card (Optional) AGI slot: 1 AGI [ASRock Graphics Interface] slot (see CAUTION 5) AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4):

1 slot with PCI Express x 4 , supports PCI Express x 16 Graphic Card (see CAUTION 6)

USB 2.0: 8 USB 2.0 ports:

includes 4 default USB 2.0 ports on the rear panel, plus two headers to support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports

(see CAUTION 7) ASRock 8CH I/O: 1 PS/2 Mouse Port, 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port 1 VGA Port 1 Parallel Port (ECP/EPP Support) 4 Ready-to-Use USB 2.0 Ports, 1 RJ-45 Port Audio Jack: Side Speaker / Rear Speaker / Central/Bass /

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Line In / Front Speaker / Microphone (see CAUTION 8)

COM Port: 1 COM Port Header to support a COM port module BIOS: AMI legal BIOS, Supports “Plug and Play”,

ACPI 1.1 compliance wake up events, Supports jumperfree, SMBIOS 2.3.1 support, CPU frequency stepless control (only for advanced users’ reference, see CAUTION 9)

OS: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP compliant

CAUTION!

1. About the setting of “Hyper Threading Technology”, plea se check page 25.

2. Please check the table below for the memory support frequency and its corresponding CPU FSB frequency.

CPU FSB Frequency Memory Support Frequency

800 DDR333, DDR400

533 DDR333, DDR400 * This motherboard doesn’t support 128Mbit DRAM Cell DIMM (128MB/8 cells; 256MB/16 cells; 512MB/32 cells).

3. This motherboard supports Dual Channel Memory Technology . Before you implement Dual Channel Memory Technology, make sure to read the installation guide of memory modules on page 11 for proper installation.

4. While CPU overheat is detected, the system will automatically shutdown. Before you resume the system, please check if the CPU fan on the motherboard functions properly and unplug the power cord, then plug it back again. To improve heat dissipation, remember to spray thermal grease between the CPU a nd the he atsink when you install the PC syste m.

5. The AGI [ASRock Graphics Interface] slot is a special design that only supports compatible AGP VGA cards. For the information of the compatible AGP V G A cards, please refer to the “Supported AGP V GA Card List for AGI Slot” on page 7 and page 8. For the proper installation of AGP VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 12.

6. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x 4)” on page 9. For the proper installation of PCI Express VGA card, please refer to the installation guide on page 12.

7. Power Management for USB 2.0 works fine under Microsoft® Windows® XP SP1 / 2000 SP4.

8. For microphone input, this motherboard supports both stereo and mono modes. For audio output, this motherboard supports 2-channel, 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel modes. Please check the table on page 3 for proper connection.

9. Although this motherboard offers stepless control, it is not recommended to perform over-clocking. Frequencies other than the recommended CPU bus frequencies may cause the instability of the system or damage the CPU.

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Supported AGP VGA Card List for AGI SlotSupported AGP VGA Card List for AGI Slot

1.3

Supported AGP VGA Card List for AGI Slot

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Supported AGP VGA Card List for AGI SlotSupported AGP VGA Card List for AGI Slot

(for Windows 2000/Windows XP)

I. AGP 4X

Graphics Chip Model Na me

Vendor n-VIDIA ASUS AGP-V8170

ASUS AGP-V9180 Magic INNO3D GeForce4 MX440SE Insignia GeForce MX440SE LEADTEK A170TH

A TI GIGABYTE GV -AP64S-H

POWERCOLOR RADEON 9100 Transcend TS64MV DR7

For the latest updates of the supported AGP VGA card list for AGI slot, please visit ASRock website for details. ASRock website: http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

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II. AGP 8X

Graphics Chip Model Na me

Vendor n-VIDIA ASUS AGP-V9570/TD

ASUS AGP-V9480 ASUS AGP-V9950ULTRA ASUS AGP-V9520-X ASUS AGP-V9570/TD ASUS V9980 Ultra ASUS V9999 Ultra/2DT ASUS ASUS V9400MAGIC ALBATRON GeForce FX5600Series ALBATRON GeForce MX-480 Series ALBATRON GeForce 6600 Aopen Aeolus Fx5200-DV 128 Awin FX5700-LE ELSA AGP-518BL GIGABYTE GV -N57L256D LEADTEK WinFast A360TD LEADTEK WINFAST A340TDH LEADTEK WinFast A340PRO/T D LEADTEK WinFast A400T DH LEADTEK A6600GT/TDH LEADTEK A280LE TD MIS FX5700-TD128 Prolink PV-N36AX PixeIView PV-N35XA

ATI Club 3D RADEON 9800

Connect 3D RADEON 9250 GECUBE RADEON 9250/128M GIGABYTE GV -R9000 PRO GIGABYTE GV -9500 MSI RX 9200 SE-T128 POWERCOLOR RADEON 9200SE POWERCOLOR RADEON 9250/128M

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For the latest updates of the supported AGP VGA card list for AGI slot, please visit ASRock website for details. ASRock website:

Note. ATi 9600, 9550 series, and all Matrox series VGA cards are NOT supported with AGI.

http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

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Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI

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Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI

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Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGISupported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x 4)Express Slot (PCI Express x 4)

Express Slot (PCI Express x 4)

Express Slot (PCI Express x 4)Express Slot (PCI Express x 4)

(for Windows 2000/Windows XP)

Graphics Chip Model Name Remark Vendor n-VIDIA ASUS Extreme N5900

ATI

(VGA BIOS Version)

ASUS EN6600 ASUS EN6800 ASUS Extreme N5750/A ALBATRON GeFORCE 6200TC GIGABYTE GV-NX66128D GIGABYTE GV-NX62128D MSI PCX 5750-TD128

SPARKLE GeFORCE 6200TC ASUS EAX600XT ASUS EAX800XT ASUS EAX300LE-A334C/TD ASUS EAX300LE-A334C R1.01 ASUS EAX300SE/T/N/128M/A R1.01 ASUS EAX700PRO/TVD/256M R1.00 ABIT X600XT ELSA FALCOX X70 PRO 256B3 DTV GIGABYTE GV-RX60P128D

For the latest updates of the supported PCI Express VGA card list for AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4), please visit ASRock website for details. ASRock website:

http://www.asrock.com/support/index.htm

BK-ATI VER008.015.1 17.000 BK-ATI VER008.015.1 17.000 BK-ATI VER008.015.1 15.000 AA30602-100

113-xxxxxx-xxx RV410_X9.BIN

Note1. Turbo cache PCI Express x 16 VGA cards are not recommanded to use. Note2. If you encounter any compatibility issue when installing above ATi X300 series and X700 series graphics cards, please make sure to update the VGA BIOS version according to the VGA BIOS Information in the table above.

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2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Installation

2.2.

InstallationInstallation

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation Precautions

Pre-installation PrecautionsPre-installation Precautions

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

2. To avoid damaging the motherboard components due to static electricity, NEVER place your motherboard directly on the carpet or the like. Also remember to use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safety grounded object before you handle components.

3. Hold components by the edges and do not touch the ICs.

4. Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antstatic pad or in the bag that comes with the component.

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

2.1

CPU Installation

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CPU InstallationCPU Installation

Step 1. Unlock the socket by lifting the lever up to a 90o angle. Step 2. Position the CPU directly above the socket such that its marked corner

matches the base of the socket lever.

Step 3. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

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The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to avoid bending of the pins.

Step 4. When the CPU is in place, pre ss i t firmly on the socket while you push down

the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

Step 5. Install CPU fan and heatsink. For proper installation, please kindly refer to

the instruction manuals of your CPU fan and heatsink vendors.

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Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.2

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

2.22.2

Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)Installation of Memory Modules (DIMM)

P4Dual-915GL motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR (Double Data Rate) DIMM slots, and supports Dual Channel Memory Technology. For dual channel configuration, you always need to install two identical (the same brand, speed, size and chip-type) memory modules in the DDR DIMM slots to activate Dual Cha nnel Memory Technology. Otherwise, it will operate at single channel mode.

If you install only one memory module or two non-identical memory modules, it is unable to activate the Dual Channel Memory T echnology .

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM

Please make sure to disconnect power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or the system components.

Step 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Step 2. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the bre a k

on the slot.

The DIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the motherboard and the DIMM if you force the DIMM into the slot at incorrect orientation.

Step 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the slot until the retaining cli ps at both ends fully

snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, AGI, and AGI Express Slots)2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, AGI, and AGI Express Slots)

2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, AGI, and AGI Express Slots)

2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, AGI, and AGI Express Slots)2.3 Expansion Slots (PCI, AMR, AGI, and AGI Express Slots)

There are 2 PCI slots, 1 AMR slot, 1 AGI slot, and 1 AGI Express slot (PCI Express x

4) on this motherboard. PCI slots: PCI slots are used to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit PCI

interface.

AMR slot: AMR slot is used to insert an ASRock MR card (optional) with v.92

Modem functionality.

AGI slot: The AGI [ASRock Graphics Interface] slot is a special design that only

supports compatible AGP VGA cards. For the information of the compatible AGP VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported AGP VGA Cards List for AGI Slot” on page 7 and page 8.

AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4):

AGI Express slot (PCI Express x 4) is used to install PCI Express expansion cards. For the information of the compatible PCI Express VGA cards, please refer to the “Supported PCI Express VGA Card List for AGI Express Slot (PCI Express x 4)” on page 9.

1. If you install the add-on AGP VGA card or PCI Express VGA card, BIOS setup will automatically disable the onboard VGA.

2. Please make sure to set the BIOS onboard VGA selection into “En abled” if you want this motherboard to support Surround Display. Then the onboard VGA in Windows will be the primary VGA card.

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Installing an expansion card

Installing an expansion cardInstalling an expansion card

Step 1. Before installing the expansion card, please make sure that the power

supply is switched off or the power cord is unplugged. Please read the documentation of the expansion card and make necessary hardware settings for the card before you start the installation.

Step 2. Remove the bracket facing the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screws

for later use.

Step 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

Step 4. Fasten the card to the chassis with screws.

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2.4 Surround Display Feature2.4 Surround Display Feature

2.4 Surround Display Feature

2.4 Surround Display Feature2.4 Surround Display Feature

Thanks to ASRock patented AGI8X and AGI Express Technology , this motherboard supports Surround Display upgrade. With the internal onboard VGA and the external add-on AGP VGA card and PCI Express VGA card, you can easily enjoy the benefits of Surround Display feature. Please make sure to set the BIOS onboard VGA selection into “Enabled”, and start your computer with onboard VGA if you want this motherboard to support multi-monitors. For the detailed instruction, please refer to the document at the following path in the Support CD: ..\ Surround

Display

2.5 Jumpers Setup2.5 Jumpers Setup

2.5 Jumpers Setup

2.5 Jumpers Setup2.5 Jumpers Setup

The illustration shows how jumpers are setup. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Short”. If no jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “Open”. The illustration shows a 3-pin jumper whose pin1 and pin2 are “Short” when jumper cap is placed on these 2 pins.

Jumper Setting Description

PS2_USB_PWR1 Short pin2, pin3 to enable

(see p.2 No. 1) +5VSB (standby) for PS/2

Note: To select +5VSB, it requires 2 Amp and higher standby current provided by

power supply.

Short Open

or USB wake up events.

JR1(see p.2 No. 23) JL1(see p.2 No. 23) Note: If the jumpers JL1 and JR1 are short, both the front panel and the rear panel

audio connectors can work.

Clear CMOS

(CLRCMOS1, 2-pin jumper) (see p.2 No. 26)

Note: CLRCMOS1 allows you to clear the data in CMOS. The data in CMOS includes

system setup information such as system password, date, time, and system setup parameters. To clear and reset the system parameters to default setup, please turn off the computer and unplug the power cord, then use a jumper cap to short the pins on CLRCMOS1 for 3 seconds. Please remember to remove the jumper cap after cle aring the CMOS. If you need to clear the CMOS when you just finish updating the BIOS, you must boot up the system first, and then shut it down before you do the clear-CMOS action.

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2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors2.6 Onboard Headers and Connectors

Onboard headers and connectors are NOT jumpers. Do NOT place jumper caps over these headers and connectors. Placing jumper caps over the headers and connectors will cause permanent damage of the motherboard!

FDD connector

(33-pin FLOPPY1) (see p.2 No. 9)

the red-striped side to Pin1

Note: Make sure the red-striped side of the cable is plugged into Pin1 side of the

connector.

Primary IDE connector (Bla ck)

(39-pin IDE1, see p.2 No. 10)

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connect the blue end

to the motherboard

connect the black end to the IDE devices

80-Conductor ATA 66/100 cable

Note: Please refer t o t h e i n struction of your IDE device vendor for the details.

Serial A TA Connectors These four Serial A TA (SATA)

(SAT A1: see p.2 No. 18) connectors support SATA data (SAT A2: see p.2 No. 17) cables for internal storage (SAT A3: see p.2 No. 16) devices. The current SATA (SAT A4: see p.2 No. 15) interface allows up to 1.5 Gb/s

SAT A1 SAT A2 SA T A3 SAT A4

data transfer rate.

Serial A TA (SATA) Either end of the SATA data ca ble Data Cable can be connected to the SATA

hard disk or the SA TA conne ctor on the motherboard.

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Serial ATA (SATA) Please connect the black end of Power Cable SATA power cable to the power

(Optional) connector on each drive. Then

connect to the SAT A

HDD power connector

connect to the power supply

connect the white end of SATA power cable to the power connector of the power supply.

USB 2.0 Header ASRock 8CH I/O accommo-

(9-pin USB67) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If (see p.2 No. 20) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O

panel are not sufficient, this USB 2.0 header is available to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports.

USB 2.0 Header ASRock 8CH I/O accommo-

(9-pin USB45) dates 4 default USB 2.0 ports. If (see p.2 No. 21) those USB 2.0 ports on the I/O

panel are not sufficient, this USB 2.0 header is available to support 2 additional USB 2.0 ports.

Infrared Module Header This header supports an

(5-pin IR1) optional wireless transmitting (see p.2 No. 6) and receiving infrared module.

Internal Audio Connectors These connectors allow you

(4-pin CD1) to receive stereo audio input (CD1: see p.2 No. 29) from sound sources such as

CD1

a CD-ROM, D VD-ROM, TV tuner card, or MPEG card.

Front Panel Audio Header This is an interface for front

(9-pin AUDIO1) panel audio cable that allows (see p.2 No. 24) convenient connection and

control of audio devices.

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System Panel Header This header accommodates

(9-pin PANEL1) several system front panel (see p.2 No. 19) functions.

Chassis Speaker Header Please connect the chassis

(4-pin SPEAKER 1) speaker to this header. (see p.2 No. 14)

Chassis Fan Connector Please connect a chassis fan

(3-pin CHA_FAN1) cable to this connector and (see p.2 No. 1 1) match the black wire to the

ground pin.

CPU Fan Connector Please connect a CPU fan cable

(3-pin CPU_FAN1) to this connector and match (see p.2 No. 5) the black wire to the ground pin.

ATX Power Connector Please connect an ATX power

(20-pin ATXPW R1) supply to this connector. (see p.2 No. 30)

COM Port Header This COM port header is used

(9-pin COM1) to support a COM port module. (see p.2 No. 12)

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ATX 12V Connector Please connect an ATX 12V

(4-pin A TX12V1) power supply to this connector. (see p.2 No. 2)

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Serial ASerial A

2.7

Serial A

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Serial ASerial A

This motherboard adopts Intel ICH6 south bridge chipset that supports Serial ATA (SATA) hard disks. You may install SATA hard disks on this motherboard for internal storage devices. This section will guide you to install the SATA hard disks.

STEP 1: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays of your chassis. STEP 2: Connect the SATA power cable to the SATA hard disk. STEP 3: Connect one end of the SATA data cable to the motherboard’s SATA

connector.

STEP 4: Connect the other end of the SATA data cable to the SATA hard disk.

A (SAA (SA

Before you install OS into the SATA hard disk, you need to check and ensure the configuration of the OnBoard IDE Operate Mode option in BIOS setup is correct according to the condition of your system. For the configuration details, please refer to the instruction on page 28 of “User Manual” in the Support CD.

A) Hard Disks InstallationA) Hard Disks Installation

A (SA

A) Hard Disks Installation

A (SAA (SA

A) Hard Disks InstallationA) Hard Disks Installation

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3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information

3. BIOS Information

3. BIOS Information3. BIOS Information

The BIOS Setup Utility is stored in the BIOS FWH chip. When you start up the computer, please press <F2> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter the BIOS Setup Utility after POST, please resume the system by pressing <Ctl> + <Alt> + <Delete>, or pressing the reset button on the system chassis. For the detailed information about the BIOS Setup Utility, please refer to the User Manual (PDF file) contained in the Support CD.

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4. Software Suppor4. Software Suppor

4. Software Suppor

4. Software Suppor4. Software Suppor

This motherboard supports various Microsoft® Windows® operating systems: 98 SE/ ME / 2000 / XP. The Support CD that came with the motherboard contains necessary drivers and useful utilities that will enhance motherboard features. To begin using the Support CD, insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. It will display the Main Menu automatically if “AUTORUN” is enabled in your computer. If the Main Menu does not appear automatically, locate and double-click on the file “ASSETUP.EXE” from the “BIN” folder in the Support CD to display the menus.

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