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CyberResearch, Inc. does not authorize any CyberResearch product for use in life
support systems, medical equipment, and/or medical devices without the written
approval of the President of CyberResearch, Inc. Life support devices and
systems are devices or systems which are intended for surgical implantation into
the body, or to support or sustain life and whose failure to perform can be
reasonably expected to result in injury. Other medical equipment includes devices
used for monitoring, data acquisition, modification, or notification purposes in
relation to life support, life sustaining, or vital statistic recording. CyberResearch
products are not designed with the components required, are not subject to the
testing required, and are not submitted to the certification required to ensure a
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1.1 MXGF Motherboard Overview
Figure 1–1: MXGF
The MXGF is an ATX form factor industrial PC motherboard. The ATX form factor is a
relatively large form factor, providing room for extra features and capabilities including
more powerful processors that benefit from the larger dimensions and better cooling of
ATX computer cases.
The MXGF supports Intel® Core™2 Quad, Intel® Core™2 Duo, Intel® Pentium®4/D and
Intel® Celeron® D processors and supports up to up to 8.0 GB of DDR2 memory with up
to 2.0 GB in each memory slot.
Six SATA ports provide advanced storage capabilities with 3.0 MB/s data transfer rates.
RAID 0 support allows for increased data throughput for applications requiring quick data
access. RAID 1, 5 and 10 provide data redundancy allowing for the failure of one or more
disks without losing data.
Graphics capabilities include a VGA port on the rear panel and a PCIe x16 graphics card
slot. The graphics card slot supports the latest graphics cards, offering rendering and
quality capable of supporting the most intensive graphics applications.
Networking is provided through two GbE controllers. The GbE controllers allow network
data speeds of up to 1.0Gb/s, allowing for fast communication between computers on the
network and with computers on external networks. The first LAN port supports Intel® AMT
5.0 for powerful remote management options.
Expansion capabilities include four PCI slots, one PCIe x4 slot, twelve USB ports, six
serial ports and a parallel port.
1.1.1 Benefits
Some of the MXGF motherboard benefits include,
Operating reliably in harsh industrial environments up to 60°C
The system is always available and will reboot if the system crashes
Powerful processor options are ideal for computing intensive applications
Data is protected through fast and reliable SATA RAID storage
1.1.2 Features
Some of the MXGF motherboard features are listed below:
ATX form factor
RoHS compliant
LGA 775 CPU socket
PCI and PCIe expansion slots
Four DDR2 DIMMs up to 2.0 GB each supported
Two Gi gabit Ethernet controllers
Twelve USB 2.0 ports supported
HD audio codec for 7.1 channels
1.1.3 Board Dimensions
The dimensions of the board are listed below:
Length: 305 mm
Width: 244 mm
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2.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING!
Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the MXGF
may result in permanent damage to the MXGF and severe injury to the
user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the MXGF. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical
to strictly adhere to the following anti-static precautions whenever the MXGF, or any other
electrical component, is handled.
Wear an anti-static wristband - Wea ring a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding - Before handling the board touch any grounded condu cting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad - When configuring the MXGF, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the MXGF.
Only handle the edges of the PCB - When handling the PCB, hold the PCB
by the edges.
2.2 Unpacking
When the MXGF is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 2.1.
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the MXGF does not fall out of
the box.
Make sure all the components shown in Section 2.3 are present.
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do
not proceed with the installation. Contact a CyberResearch sales
representative directly by sending an email to
326H378Hsales@cyberresearch.com.
2.3.1 Package Contents
The MXGF is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 MXGF
2 Dual RS-232 cable (with bracket)
6 SATA cable
1 I/O Shielding
1 Mini jumper pack (2.0 mm)
1 Utility CD
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Quantity Item and Part Number Image
Table 2-1: Packing List
2.3.2 Optional Items
The MXGF is shipped with the following components:
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3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
862HTable 3-1 shows a list of the peripheral interface connectors on the MXGF. Detailed
descriptions of these connectors can be found below.
Connector Type Label
ATX power connector , CPU 4-pin A TX CPU12V1
ATX power connector, system 24-pin A TX ATX1
Audio connector 10-pin header FP_AUDIO1
Digital I/O connector 10-pin header DIO1
Fan connector , System 3-pin wafer SYS_FAN1
Fan connectors, CPU and
863HTable 3-2 lists the rear panel connectors on the MXGF. Detailed descriptions of these
connectors can be found in Section 3.1.
Connector Type Label
Audio connectors Audio jacks AUDIO_CV1
Keyboard and mouse connectors Dual PS/2 KB_MS1
LAN Connector RJ-45 LAN1_USB01
LAN2_USB23
Parallel port connector DB-25 connector 3IN1_DSUB1
RS-232 serial port connector D-sub 9-pin male 3IN1_DSUB1
USB 2.0 ports Dual USB ports LAN1_USB01
LAN2_USB23
VGA port con nector 15-pin female VGA 3IN1_DSUB1
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors
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3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors
Internal peripheral connectors are found on the motherboard and are only accessible
when the motherboard is outside of the chassis. T his sect ion h as c omplete des cript ion s of
all the internal, peripheral connectors on the MXGF.
10-pin header
See 869HFigure 3-4
See 870HTable 3-5
The 10-pin audio connector is connected to external audio devices including speakers and
microphones for the input and output of audio signals to and from the system.
The cooling fan connector provides a 12 V, 500mA current to a CPU cooling fan. The
connector has a "rotation" pin to get rotation signals from fans and notify the system so the
system BIOS can recognize the fan speed. Please note that only specified fans can issue
the rotation signals.
Figure 3-6: CPU and Northbridge Fan Connectors Location
The cooling fan connector provides a 12 V, 500mA current to a system cooling fan. The
connector has a "rotation" pin to get rotation signals from fans and notify the system so the
system BIOS can recognize the fan speed. Please note that only specified fans can issue
the rotation signals.
Figure 3-7: System Fan Connector Location
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 GND
2 +12 V
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PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
3 Fan Sp eed Detect
Table 3-8: System Fan Connector Pinouts
3.2.7 Floppy Disk Connector
CN Label: FDD1
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
34-pin header (2x17)
See 879HFigure 3-8
See 880HTable 3-9
The floppy disk connector is connected to a floppy disk drive. The MXGF supports the
following floppy disk drives:
The front panel connector connects to external switches and indicators to monitor and
control the motherboard. These indicators and switches include:
14-pin header (2x7)
See 881HFigure 3-9
See 882HTable 3-10
Power button
Reset button
Power LED
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HDD LED
Speaker
Figure 3-9: Front Panel Connector Pinout Locations
FUNCTION PIN DESCRIPTION FUNCTION PIN DESCRIPTION
Power LED 1 LED +5 V Speaker 2 +5 V
3 N/C 4 N/C
5 Ground 6 N/C
Power Button 7 Power Button+ 8 Speaker
9 Power Button- Reset 10 N/C
HDD LED 11 +5 V 12 RESET 13 HDLED- 14 GND
The six SATA drive connectors are each connected to a first generation SATA drive. First
generation SATA drives transfer data at speeds as high as 300 MB/s. The SATA drives
can be configured in a RAID configuration.
SATA drive connectors
See 892HFigure 3-14
See 893HTable 3-16
The 10-pin serial port connectors provide a RS-232 serial communications channels. The
serial port connectors can be connected to external RS-232 serial port devices.
Figure 3-16: Serial Port Connectors Pinout Locations
PIN NO. DESCRIPTION PIN NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Data Carrier Detect (DCD) 2 Receive Data ( RXD)
3 Transmit Data (TXD) 4 Data Terminal Ready (DTR)
5 Ground (GND) 6 Data Set to Ready (DSR)
7 Request to Send (RTS) 8 Clear to Sent (CTS)
9 Ring Indicator (RI) 10 N/C
Table 3-18: Serial Port Connector Pinouts
3.2.16 SPI Flash Connector
CN Label: JSPI1
CN Type:
8-pin header (2x4)
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
See 898HFigure 3-17
See 899HTable 3-19
The SPI connector is for flashing the SPI BIOS.
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The 2x5 USB pin connectors each provide connectivity to two USB 1.1 or two USB 2.0
8-pin header (2x4)
See 902HFigure 3-18
See 903HTable 3-20
ports. Each USB connector can support two USB devices. Additional external USB ports
are found on the rear panel. The USB ports are used for I/O bus expansion.
A 10/100/1000 Mb/s connection can be made to a Local Area Network.
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 TX+ 5 N/C
2 N/C 6 RX3 TX- 7 N/C
4 RX+ 8 N/C
Table 3-21: Ethernet Connector Pinouts
Figure 3-21: Ethernet Connector
The RJ-45 Ethernet connector has two status LEDs, one green and one yello w. The green
LED indicates activity on the port and the yellow LED indicates the port is linked.
SPEED LED LINK LED
Status Description Status Description
GREEN ON: 100 MB
OFF: 10 MB
YELLOW ON: Linked
Flashing: Activity
Table 3-22: Connector LEDs
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USB Combo ports
See 917HFigure 3-19
See 918HTable 3-26
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The USB combo port and LAN/USB combo port provides connectivity to five additional
USB devices. USB devices connect directly to the USB connectors on the rear panel.
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 +5 V 5 +5 V
2 D- 6 D3 D+ 7 D+
4 GND 8 GND
Table 3-26: USB Connector Pinouts
3.3.7 VGA Connector
CN Label: VGA
CN Type:
CN Location:
CN Pinouts:
D-sub 15-pin female connector
See 919HFigure 3-19
See 920HFigure 3-25 and 921HTable 3-27
The standard 15-pin female VGA connector connects to a CRT or LCD monitor.
PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION PIN DESCRIPTION
1 RED 6 GROUND 11 NC
2 GREEN 7 GROUND 12 SDA
3 BLUE 8 GROUND 13 HSYNC
4 +5V 9 NC 14 VSYNC
5 GROUND 10 GROUND 15 SCL
Table 3-27: VGA Connector Pinouts
Figure 3-25: VGA Connector
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Failure to take ESD precautions during the installation of the MXGF
may result in permanent damage to MXGF and severe injury to the
user.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,
including the MXGF. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It is therefore critical
to strictly adhere to the following anti-static precautions whenever the MXGF, or any other
electrical component, is handled.
Wear an anti-static wristband: - Wearing a simple anti-static wristband can
help to prevent ESD from damaging the board.
Self-grounding:- Before handling the board touch any grounded condu cting
material. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch any
conducting materials that are connected to the ground.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the MXGF, place it on an
antic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging the MXGF.
Only handle the edges of the PCB:-: When handling the PCB, hold the P CB
by the edges.
4.2 Installation Considerations
NOTE:
The following installation notices and installation considerations should
be read and understood before the MXGF is installed. All installation
notices pertaining to the installation of MXGF should be strictly adhered
to. Failing to adhere to these precautions may lead to severe damage
of the MXGF and injury to the person installing the motherboard.
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4.2.1 Installation Notices
WARNING:
The installation instructions described in this manual should be
carefully followed in order to prevent damage to the MXGF, MXGF
components and injury to the user.
Before and during the installation please DO the following:
Read the user manual:
oThe user manual provides a complete description of the MXGF
installation instructions and configuration options.
Wear an electrostatic discharge cuff (ESD):
oElectronic components are easily damaged by ESD. Wearing an ESD cuff
removes ESD from the body and helps prevent ESD damage.
Place the MXGF on an antistatic pad:
oWhen installing or configuring the motherboard, place it on an antistatic
pad. This helps to prevent potential ESD damage.
Turn all power to the MXGF off:
oWhen working with the MXGF, make sure that it is disconnected from all
power supplies and that no electricity is being fed into the system.
Before and during the installation of the MXGF DO NOT:
Remove any of the stickers on the PCB board. These stickers are required for
warranty validation.
Use the product before verifying all the cables and power connectors are
properly connected.
Allow screws to come in contact with the PCB circuit, connector pins, or its
A CPU should never be turned on without the specified cooling kit
being installed. If the cooling kit (heat sink and fan) is not properly
installed and the system turned on, permanent damage to the CPU,
MXGF and other electronic components attached to the system may be
incurred. Running a CPU without a cooling kit may also result in injury
to the user.
The CPU, CPU cooling kit and DIMM are the most critical comp onents of the MXGF. If one
of these component is not installed the MXGF cannot run.
4.3.1 Socket LGA775 CPU Installation
NOTE:
To enable Hyper-Threading Technology, the CPU, chipset and
operating system must all support Hyper-Threading Technology.
WARNING:
CPUs are expensive and sensitive components. When installing the
CPU please be careful not to damage it in anyway. Make sure the CPU
is installed properly and ensure the correct cooling kit is properly
installed.
The LGA775 socket is shown in 922HFigure 4-1.
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Figure 4-1: Intel LGA775 Socket
To install a socket LGA775 CPU onto the MXGF, follow the steps below:
WARNING:
When handling the CPU, only hold it on the sides. DO NOT touch the
pins at the bottom of the CPU.
Step 1: Remove the protective cover. Remove the black protective cover by prying it
off the load plate. To remove the protective cover, locate the “REMOVE” sign
and use your fingernail to pry the protective cover off. See
923HFigure 4-2.
Figure 4-2: Remove the CPU Socket Protective Shield
Step 2: Open the socket. Disengage the load lever by pressing the lever down and
slightly outward to clear the retention tab. Rotate the load lever to a fully open
position. Then rotate the load plate towards the opposite directio n.
924HFigure 4-3.
See
Figure 4-3: Open the CPU Socket Load Plate
Step 3: Inspect the CPU socket Make sure there are no bent pins and make sure the
socket contacts are free of foreign material. If any debris is found, remove it with
compressed air.
Step 4: Orientate the CPU properly. Make sure the IHS (Integrated Heat Sink) side is
facing upward.
Step 5: Correctly position the CPU. Match the Pin 1 mark with the cut edge on the
CPU socket.
Step 6: Align the CPU pins. Locate pin 1 and the two orientation notches on the CPU.
Carefully match the two orientation notches on the CPU with the socket
alignment keys.
Step 7: Insert the CPU. Gently insert the CPU into the socket. If the CPU pins are
properly aligned, the CPU should slide into the CPU socket smoothly.
925HFigure 4-4.
See
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Figure 4-4: Insert the Socket LGA775 CPU
Step 8: Close the CPU socket. Close the load plate and engage the load lever by
pushing it back to its original position. Secure the load lever under the retention
tab on the side of CPU socket.
Step 9: Connect the CPU 12 V cable to the 12 After the cooling kit is instal led connect
the CPU cable to the CPU 12 V power connector. Step 0:
4.3.2 Socket LGA775 Cooling Kit Installation
WARNING:
It is strongly recommended that you DO NOT use the original heat
sink and cooler provided by Intel on the MXGF.
The cooling kit includes a support bracket that is combined with the
heat sink mounted on the CPU to counterweigh and balance the load
on both sides of the PCB.
cooling kit comprises a CPU heat sink and a cooling fan.
WARNING:
Do not wipe off (accidentally or otherwise) the pre-sprayed layer of
thermal paste on the bottom of the heat sink. The thermal paste
between the CPU and the heat sink is important for optimum heat
dissipation.
To install the cooling kit, follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Place the cooling kit onto the socket LGA775 CPU. Make sure the CPU
cable can be properly routed when the cooling kit is installed.
Step 2: Properly align the cooling kit. Make sure the four spring screw fasteners can
pass through the pre-drilled holes on the PCB.
Step 3: Mount the cooling kit. Gently place the cooling kit on top of the CPU. Make
sure the four threaded screws on the corners of the cooling kit properly pass
through the predrilled holes on the bottom of the PCB.
Step 4: Secure the cooling kit. From the solder side of the PCB, align the support
bracket to the screw threads on heat sink that were inserted through the PCB
holes. (See
927HFigure 4-6)
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Figure 4-6: Securing the Heat sink to the PCB Board
Step 5: Tighten the screws. Use a screwdriver to tighten the four screws. Tighten each
nut a few turns at a time and do not over-tighten the screws.
Step 6: Connect the fan cable. Connect the cooling kit fan cable to the fan connector
on the MXGF. Carefully route the cable and avoid heat generating chips and fan
blades. Step 0:
4.3.3 DIMM Installation
WARNING:
Using incorrectly specified memory modules may cause permanent
damage the MXGF. Please make sure the memory modules comply
with the recommended memory specifications.
1) Before removing the DDR2 DRAM module, make sure the AC power
supply is completely turned off. Incorrect usage may cause permanent
damage to the MXGF series or the DRAM module because the MXGF
series supports the iAMT feature which provides power to the DRAM
module when the MXGF is off.
2) Do not disconnect the ATX connector when MXGF series power is
on. Please make sure to switch off the ATX power supply prior to
disconnecting the ATX connector. Incorrect usage may cause
permanent damage to the MXGF series.
3) If the MXGF series fails to boot due to improper usage, please clear
the CMOS by disconnecting the battery from the connector.
To install a DIMM, please follow the steps below and refer to 928HFigure 4-7.
Figure 4-7: Installing a DIMM
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Step 1: Open the DIMM socket handles. The DIMM socket has two hand les that
secure the DIMM into the socket. Before the DIMM can be inserted into the
socket, the handles must be opened. See
Step 2: Align the DIMM with the socket. The DIMM must be oriented in such a way
that the notch in the middle of the DIMM must be aligned with the plastic bridge
in the socket. See
Step 3: Insert the DIMM. Once properly aligned, the DIMM can be inserted into the
socket. As the DIMM is inserted, the white handles on the side of the socket will
close automatically and secure the DIMM to the socket. See
Step 4: Removing a DIMM. To remove a DIMM, push both handles outward. The
memory module is ejected by a mechanism in the socket.Step 0:
4.4 Jumper Settings
NOTE:
929HFigure 4-7.
930HFigure 4-7.
931HFigure 4-7.
A jumper is a metal bridge that is
used to close an electrical circuit. It
consists of two metal pins and a small
metal clip (often protected by a plastic
cover) that slides over the pins to
connect them. To CLOSE/SHORT a
Jumper
jumper means connecting the pins of
the jumper with the plastic clip and to
OPEN a jumper means removing the plastic clip from a jumper.
Before the MXGF is installed in the system, the jumpers must be set in accordance with
the desired configuration. The jumpers on the MXGF are listed in
If the MXGF fails to boot due to improper BIOS settings, the clear CMOS jumper clears the
CMOS data and resets the system BIOS information. To do this, use the jumper cap to
close pins 2 and 3 for a few seconds then reinstall the jumper clip back to pins 1 and 2.
If the “CMOS Settings Wrong” message is displayed during the boot up process, the fault
3-pin header
See 933HTable 4-2
See 934HFigure 4-8
may be corrected by pressing the F1 to enter the CMOS Setup menu. Do one of the
following:
Enter the correct CMOS setting
Load Optimal Defaults
Load Failsafe Defaults.
After having done one of the above, save the changes and exit the CMOS Setup menu.
The clear CMOS jumper settings are shown in
AT Power Select Description
Short 1 - 2 Keep CMOS Setup Default
Short 2 - 3 Clear CMOS Setup
935HTable 4-2.
Table 4-2: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings
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The location of the clear CMOS jumper is shown in 936HFigure 4-8 below.
To install the MXGF motherboard into the chassis please refer to the reference material
that came with the chassis.
4.5.1 Airflow
WARNING:
Airflow is critical to the cooling of the CPU and other onboard
components. The chassis in which the MXGF must have air vents to
allow cool air to move into the system and hot air to move out.
The MXGF must be installed in a chassis with ventilation holes on the sides allowing
airflow to travel through the heat sink surface. In a system with an individual power supply
unit, the cooling fan of a power supply can also help generate airflow through the board
surface.
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4.5.2 Dual RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket
The dual RS-232 cable slot connector consists of two connectors attached to two
independent cables. Each cable is then attached to a D-sub 9 male connector that is
mounted onto a slot. To install the dual RS-232 cable, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the RS-232 conne ctors are shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the cable connectors. Insert one connector into each serial port box
headers. See
949HFigure 4-10. A key on the front of the cable connectors ensures
the connector can only be installed in one direction.
Figure 4-10: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation
Step 3: Secure the bracket. The dual RS-232 connector has two D-sub 9 male
connectors secured on a bracket. To secure the bracket to the chassis please
refer to the reference material that came with the chassisStep 0:
The single RS-232 cable consists of one serial port connectors attached to a serial
communications cable that is then attached to a D-sub 9 male connector that is mounted
onto a bracket. To install the single RS-232 cable, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connector. The location of the RS-232 conne ctor is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Insert the connector into the serial port box header .
See
950HFigure 4-11. A key on the front of the cable connectors ensures the
connector can only be installed in one direction.
Figure 4-11: Single RS-232 Cable Installation
Step 3: Secure the bracket. The single RS-232 connector has one D-sub 9 male
connector secured to a bracket. To secure the bracket to the chassis please
refer to the reference material that came with the chassis. Step 0:
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4.5.4 SATA Drive Connection
The MXGF is shipped with two SATA drive cables and one SATA drive power cable. To
connect the SATA drives to the connectors, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the SATA drive connectors are shown
in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the cable connector. Press the clip on the connector at the end of the
SATA cable and insert the cable connector into the on-board SATA drive
connector. See
951HFigure 4-12.
Figure 4-12: SATA Drive Cable Connection
Step 3: Connect the cable to the SATA disk. Connect the connector on the other end
of the cable to the connector at the back of the SATA drive. See
Step 4: Attach the bracket to the chassis. The USB 2.0 connectors are attached to a
bracket. To secure the bracket to the chassis please refer to the installation
instructions that came with the chassis.Step 0:
4.5.6 USB Cable (Four Port)
Four port USB 2.0 cables can be separately purchased from CyberResearch, Inc. To
install a four port USB cable onto the MXGF, please follow the steps below.
Step 1: Locate the connectors. The locations of the USB connectors are shown in
Chapter 4.
WARNING:
If the USB pins are not properly aligned, the USB device can burn out.
Step 2: Align the connectors. Each cable has two connectors. Correctly align pin 1on
each cable connector with pin 1 on the MXGF USB connectors.
Step 3: Insert the cable connectors.Once the cable connectors are properly aligned
with the USB connectors on the MXGF, connect the cable connectors to the
on-board connectors. See
955HFigure 4-14.
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Figure 4-15: Four Port USB Cable Connection
Step 4: Attach the bracket to the chassis. The USB 2.0 connectors are attached to a
bracket. To secure the bracket to the chassis please refer to the installation
instructions that came with the chassis.Step 0:
4.6 External Peripheral Interface Connection
The following external peripheral devices can be connected to the external peripheral
interface connectors.
Keyboard and mouse
Serial port devices
VGA screens
Parallel port devices
Ethernet connection
USB devices
Audio devices
To install these devices, connect the corresponding cable connector from the actual
device to the corresponding MXGF external peripheral interface connector making sure
the pins are properly aligned.
The MXGF has a dual PS/2 connector on the external peripheral interface panel. The dual
PS/2 connector is used to connect to a keyboard and mouse to the system. Follow the
steps below to connect a keyboard and mouse to the MXGF.
Step 1: Locate the dual PS/2 connector. The location of the dual PS/2 connector is
shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the keyboard/mouse connector. Insert a PS/2 keyboard or mouse
connector into the appropriate PS/2 connector on the external peripheral
interface connector . See
956HFigure 4-16.Step 0:
Figure 4-16: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
4.6.2 LAN
There are two external RJ-45 LAN connectors. The RJ-45 connectors enable connection
to an external network. To connect a LAN cable with an RJ-45 connector, please follow
the instructions below.
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Step 1: Locate the RJ-45 connectors. The locations of the USB connecto rs are shown
in Chapter 4.
Step 2: Align the connectors. Align the RJ-45 connector on the LAN cable with one of
the RJ-45 connectors on the MXGF. See
Figure 4-17: LAN Connection
957HFigure 4-17.
Step 3: Insert the LAN cable RJ-45 connector. Once aligned, gently insert the LAN
cable RJ-45 connector into the on-board RJ-45 connector.Step 0:
4.6.3 Parallel Device Connection
The MXGF has a single female DB-25 connector on the external peripheral interface
panel for parallel devices. Follow the steps below to connect a parallel device to the
MXGF.
Step 1: Locate the DB-25 connector. The location of the DB-25 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the DB-25 connector. Insert the DB-25 connector of a parallel device
into the DB-25 connector on the external peripheral interface. See
Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the DB-25 connector to the external interface by
tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector. Step 0:
4.6.4 Serial Device
The MXGF has a single female DB-9 connector on the external peripheral interface panel
for a serial device. Follow the steps below to connect a serial device to the MXGF.
Step 1: Locate the DB-9 connector. The location of the DB-9 connector is shown in
Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert the serial connector. Insert the DB-9 connector of a serial device into
the DB-9 connector on the external peripheral interface. See
959HFigure 4-19.
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Figure 4-19: Serial Device Connector
Step 3: Secure the connector. Secure the serial device connector to the external
interface by tightening the two retention screws on either side of the connector.
4.6.5 USB
The external USB connectors provide easier and quicker access to external USB devices.
Follow the steps below to connect USB devices to the MXGF.
Step 1: Locate the USB connectors. The location of the USB receptacle connectors
are shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Insert a USB plug. Insert the USB plug of a device into the USB receptacle on
The MXGF has a single female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface
panel. The DB-15 connector is connected to a CRT or VGA monitor. To connect a monitor
to the MXGF, please follow the instructions below.
Step 1: Locate the female DB-15 connector. The location of the female DB-15
connector is shown in Chapter 3.
Step 2: Align the VGA connector. Align the male DB-15 connector on the VGA screen
cable with the female DB-15 connector on the external peripheral interface.
Step 3: Insert the VGA connector. Once the conne ctors are prop erly aligned with the
insert the male connector from the VGA screen into the female connector on the
MXGF. See
961HFigure 4-21.
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Figure 4-21: VGA Connector
Step 4: Secure the connector. Secure the DB-15 VGA connector from the VGA
monitor to the external interface by tightening the two retention screws on either
side of the connector. Step 0:
4.6.7 Audio Connector
The three audio jacks on the external audio connector enable the MXGF to be connected
to a stereo sound setup. To install the audio devices, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Identify the audio plugs. The plugs on your home theater system or speakers
may not match the colors on the rear panel. If audio plugs are plugged into the
wrong jacks, sound quality will be very bad.
Step 2: Plug the audio plugs into the audio jacks. Plug the audio plugs into the audio
jacks. If the plugs on your speakers are different, an adapter will need to be used
to plug them into the audio jacks.
Line In port (Light Blue): Connects a CD-ROM, DVD player, or other audio
A licensed copy of AMI BIOS is preprogrammed into the ROM BIOS. The BIOS setup
program allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This chapter describes
how to access the BIOS setup program and the configuration options that may be
changed.
5.1.1 Starting Setup
The AMI BIOS is activated when the computer is turned on. The setup program can be
activated in one of two ways.
1. Press the D
2. Press the D
ELETE key as soon as the system is turned on or
ELETE key when the “Press Del to enter SETUP” message
appears on the screen. 0.
If the message disappears before the D
ELETE key is pressed, restart the computer and try
again.
5.1.2 Using Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight items, press ENTER to select, use the PageUp and
PageDown keys to change entries, press F1 for help and press E
SC to quit. Navigation
keys are shown in.
Key Function
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item on the left hand side
Right arrow Move to the item on the right hand side
Esc key Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu --
Exit current page and return to Main Menu
Page Up key Increase the numeric value or make changes
Page Dn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
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Key Function
F1 key General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option
Page Setup Menu
F2 /F3 key Change color from total 16 colors. F2 to select color
forward.
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Table 5-1: BIOS Navigation Keys
5.1.3 Getting Help
When F1 is pressed a small help window describing the appropriate keys to use and the
possible selections for the highlighted item appears. To exit the Help Window press E
the F1 key again.
5.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes
If the computer cannot boot after changes to the system configuration is made, CMOS
defaults. Use the jumper described in Chapter 5.
5.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar
The menu bar on top of the BIOS screen has the following main items:
Main Changes the basic system configuration.
AdvancedChanges the advanced system settings.
PCIPnP Changes the advanced PCI/PnP Settings
Boot Changes the system boot configuration.
Security Sets User and Supervisor Passwords.
Chipset Changes the chipset settings.
SC or
Exit Selects exit options and loads default settings
The following sections completely describe the configuration options found in the menu
items at the top of the BIOS screen and listed above.
Use [ENTER], [TAB] or
[SHIFT-TAB] to select a
field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.
ÅÆ
Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
BIOS Menu 1: Main
ÎSystem Overview
The System Overvie w lists a brief summary of different system components. Th e fields in
System Overview cannot be changed. The items shown in the system overview include:
AMI BIOS: Displays auto-detected BIOS information
o Version: Current BIOS version
o Build Date: Date the current BIOS version was made
o ID: Installed BIOS ID
Processor: Displays auto-detected CPU specifications
o Type: Names the currently installed processor
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o Speed: Lists the processor speed
o Count: The number of CPUs on the motherboard
System Memory: Displays the auto-detected system memory.
o Size: Lists memory size
The System Overview field also has two user configurable fields:
ÎSystem Time [hh:mm:ss]
Use the System Time option to set the system time. Manually enter the hours, minutes
and seconds.
ÎSystem Date [DAY dd/mm/yyyy]
Use the System Date option to set the system date. Manually enter the day, month and
year.
5.3 Advanced
Use the Advanced menu to configure the CPU and peripheral devices through the
following sub-menus:
WARNING:
Setting the wrong values in the sections below may cause the system
to malfunction. Make sure that the settings made are compatible with
the hardware.
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The CPU Configuration menu lists the following CPU details:
Manufacturer: Lists the name of the CPU manufacturer
Frequency: Lists the CPU processing speed
FSB Speed: Lists the FSB speed
Cache L1: Lists the CPU L1 cache size
Cache L2: Lists the CPU L2 cache size
Ratio Actual: Clock speed ratio
5.3.2 IDE Configuration
Use the IDE Configuration menu (976Has shown below) to change and/or set the
configuration of the IDE devices installed in the system.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
IDE Configuration
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
Sata#1 Configuration [Enhanced]
Configure SATA#1 as [IDE]
SATA#2 Configuration [Enhanced]
> Primary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
> Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
> Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected]
> Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected]
> Third IDE Master : [Not Detected]
> Fourth IDE Master : [Not Detected]
Disabled
Enhanced
ÅÆ
Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The nth SATA drive port is activated
The nth SATA drive port is disabled
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ÎConfigure SATA#n as [IDE]
Use the Configure SATA#n as BIOS option to configure the nth SATA port as an IDE
drive, a SATA drive (AHCI mode) or a SATA drive in a RAID configuration.
Î
IDE DEFAULT
Î
RAID
Î
AHCI
ÎIDE Master and IDE Slave
When entering setup, BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. BIOS
displays the status of the auto detected IDE devices. The following IDE devices are
detected and are shown in the IDE Configuration menu:
Primary IDE Master
Primary IDE Slave
Secondary IDE Master
Secondary IDE Slave
The drive connected to the nth SATA po rt is configured as an
IDE drive
The SATA drive connected to the nth SATA drive port is
specified as a SATA drive that is part of a RAID array
The SATA drive connected to the nth SATA drive port is
specified as a normal SATA drive.
Third IDE Master
Fourth IDE Master
The IDE Configuration menu allows changes to the configurations for the IDE devices
installed in the system. If an IDE device is detected and one of the above listed four BIOS
configuration options are selected, the IDE configuration options shown in Section 5.3.2.1
appear.
5.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave
Use the IDE Master and IDE Slave configuration menu to view both primary and
secondary IDE device details and configure the IDE devices connected to the system.
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPNP Boot Security Chipset Exit
Primary IDE Master
⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration
elect the type of device
connected to the system
ÅÆ
Select Screen
↑↓ Select Item
Enter Go to SubScreen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
ÎAuto-Detected Drive Parameters
The “grayed-out” items in the left frame are IDE disk drive parameters automatically
detected from the firmware of the selected IDE disk drive. The drive parameters are listed
as follows:
Device: Lists the device type (e.g. hard disk, CD-ROM etc.)
Type: Indicates the type of devices a user can manually select
Vendor: Lists the device manufacturer
Size: List the storage capacity of the device.
LBA Mode: Indicates whether the LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a
method of addressing data on a disk drive is supported or not.
Block Mode: Block mode boosts IDE drive perform ance by increasing the
amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per
interrupt if block mode is not used. Block mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB
per interrupt.
PIO Mode: Indicates the PIO mode of the installed device.
Async DMA: Indicates the highest Asynchronous DMA Mode that is
supported.
Ultra DMA: Indicates the highest Synchronous DMA Mode that is supported.
S.M.A.R.T.: Indicates whether or not the Self-Monitoring Analysis and
32Bit Data Transfer: Enables 32-bit data transfer.
Î Ty pe [Auto]
Use the Type BIOS option select the type of device the AMIBIOS attempts to boot from
after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) is complete.
Î
Not Installed
Î
Auto DEFAULT
Î
CD/DVD
Î
ARMD
BIOS is prevented from searching for an IDE disk
drive on the specified channel.
The BIOS auto detects the IDE disk drive type
attached to the specified channel. This setting should
be used if an IDE hard disk drive is attached to the
specified channel.
The CD/DVD option specifies that an IDE CD-ROM
drive is attached to the specified IDE channel. The
BIOS does not attempt to search for other types of
IDE disk drives on the specified channel.
This option specifies an ATAPI Removable Media
Device. These include, but are not limited to:
ZIP
LS-120
ÎLBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Use the LBA/Large Mode option to disable or enable BIOS to auto detects LBA (Logical
Block Addressing). LBA is a method of addressing data on a disk drive. In LBA mode, the
maximum drive capacity is 137 GB.
Î
Disabled
Î
Auto DEFAULT
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BIOS is prevented from using the LBA mode control on
the specified channel.
BIOS auto detects the LBA mode control on the specified
channel.
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ÎBlock (Multi Sector Transfer) [Auto]
Use the Block (Multi Sector Transfer) to disable or enable BIOS to auto detect if the
device supports multi-sector transfers.
Î
Disabled
Î
Auto DEFAULT
ÎPIO Mode [Auto]
Use the PIO Mode option to select the IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) mode program timing
cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode
increases, the cycle time decrease s.
Î
Auto DEFAULT
Î
0
BIOS is prevented from using Multi-Sector T ran sfer on the
specified channel. The data to and from the device occurs
one sector at a time.
BIOS auto detects Multi-Sector Transfer support on the
drive on the specified channel. If supported the data
transfer to and from the device occurs multiple sectors at
a time.
BIOS auto detects the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk
drive support cannot be determined.
PIO mode 0 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 3.3 MB/s
Î
1
Î
2
Î
3
Î
4
ÎDMA Mode [Auto]
Use the DMA Mode BIOS selection to adjust the DMA mode options.
PIO mode 1 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 5.2 MB/s
PIO mode 2 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s
PIO mode 3 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 11.1 MB/s
PIO mode 4 selected with a maximum transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s
(This setting generally works with all hard disk drives
manufactured after 1999. For other disk drives, such as IDE
CD-ROM drives, check the specifications of the drive.)
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