DFI LanParty UT X38 Series, LanParty LT X38 Series User Manual

935-X38T21-004G

03210751A

System Board

User’s Manual

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FCC and DOC Statement on Class B

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.

Notice:

1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with the emission limits.

Table of Contents

About this Manual................................................................................

Warranty.................................................................................................

Static Electricity Precaution................................................................

Safety Measures.....................................................................................

About the Package...............................................................................

Before Using the System Board.........................................................

System Board Layout............................................................................

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Introduction

About this Manual

An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click the “TOOLS” icon then click “Manual” on the main menu.

For additional information on the system board, please download the complete version of the manual from DFI’s website. Visit www. dfi.com.

Warranty

1. Warranty does not cover damages or failures that arised from misuse of the product, inability to use the product, unauthorized replacement or alteration of components and product specifications.

2. The warranty is void if the product has been subjected to physical abuse, improper installation, modification, accidents or unauthorized repair of the product.

3. Unless otherwise instructed in this user’s manual, the user may not, under any circumstances, attempt to perform service, adjustments or repairs on the product, whether in or out of warranty. It must be returned to the purchase point, factory or authorized service agency for all such work.

4. We will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequencial damages to the product that has been modified or altered.

Introduction

Static Electricity Precautions

It is quite easy to inadvertently damage your PC, system board, components or devices even before installing them in your system unit. Static electrical discharge can damage computer components without causing any signs of physical damage. You must take extra care in handling them to ensure against electrostatic build-up.

1. To prevent electrostatic build-up, leave the system board in its anti-static bag until you are ready to install it.

2. Wear an antistatic wrist strap.

3. Do all preparation work on a static-free surface.

4. Hold the device only by its edges. Be careful not to touch any of the components, contacts or connections.

5. Avoid touching the pins or contacts on all modules and connectors. Hold modules or connectors by their ends.

Important:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drive and other components. Perform the upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only. If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures requiring ESD protection.

Safety Measures

To avoid damage to the system:

•Use the correct AC input voltage range

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing, cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.

Battery:

• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.

• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend

the manufacturer.

• Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance.

Introduction

About the Package

The system board package contains the following items. If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or sales representative for assistance.

; One system board ; One Bernstein audio module with cable ; One Transpiper kit (LP UT X38-T2R/T3R only)

- One Tr anspiper

- One 90o metal pipe

- One thermal paste

; One copper plate with mounting screws (LP UT X38-T2R/T3R only) ; One Northbridge heat sink cooling kit (LP LT X38-T2R/T3R only) ; One IDE round cable ; One floppy round cable ; Four Serial ATA data cables ; Four Serial ATA power cables ; One I/O shield ; One RAID driver diskette ; One “Mainboard Utility” CD ; One user’s manual

The system board and accessories in the package may not come similar to the information listed above. This may differ in accordance to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.

Before Using the System Board

Before using the system board, prepare basic system components.

If you are installing the system board in a new system, you will need at least the following internal components.

• A CPU

• Memory module

• Storage devices such as hard disk drive, CD-ROM, etc.

You will also need external system peripherals you intend to use which will normally include at least a keyboard, a mouse and a video display monitor.

Introduction

System Board Layout

LP UT X38-T2R/T3R

Introduction

LP LT X38-T2R/T3R

Note:

The illustrations on the following pages are based on the LP UT X38T2R/T3R system board.

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Chapter 1 - Specifications

Processor

Chipset

System Memory

Expansion Slots

BIOS

Audio

• LGA 775 socket for:

- Intel® CoreTM2 Quad and Intel® CoreTM2 Duo

• Supports Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EMT64T)

• Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)

• Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

• Supports 1333*/1066/800MHz system bus speed *Available only on CPUs that support 1333MHz FSB

• Intel

chipset

- Northbridge: Intel® X38 Express chipset (with Intel® Fast

Memory Access technology)

- Southbridge: Intel® ICH9R

• LP UT/LT X38-T2R

- Four 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

- Supports DDR2 667/800 MHz

- Delivers up to 12.8Gb/s bandwidth

• LP UT/LT X38-T3R

- Four 240-pin DDR3 DIMM sockets

- Supports DDR3 800/1066/1333 MHz

- Delivers up to 21Gb/s bandwidth at 1333MHz

• Supports dual channel (128-bit wide) memory interface

• Supports up to 8GB system memory

• Supports unbuffered x8 and x16 DIMMs

• 2 PCI Express (Gen 2) x16 slots (PCIE 1 and PCIE 3)

- 2-way CrossFire at x16/x16 bandwidth

- 2-way CrossFire + Physics at x16/x16/x4 bandwidth

• 1 PCI Express x1 slot (PCIE 2)

• 1 PCI Express x4 slot (PCIE 4)

• 3 PCI slots

• Award BIOS

• 8Mbit flash memory

• CMOS Reloaded

• Bernstein audio module

- Realtek ALC885 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC

- Center/subwoofer, rear R/L and side R/L jacks

- Line-in, line-out (front R/L) and mic-in jacks

- 2 coaxial RCA S/PDIF-in/out jacks

- 1 optical S/PDIF connector

- 1 CD-in connector

- 1 front audio connector

• DAC SNR/ADC SNR of 106dB/101dB

• Full-rate lossless content protection technology

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LAN

Storage

IEEE 1394

Rear Panel I/O

Internal I/O

Power Management

Hardware Monitor

PCB

• Marvell 88E8052 and Marvell 88E8053 PCIE Gigabit LAN controllers

• Fully compliant to IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), 802.3u (100BASETX) and 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) standards

• Intel ICH9R chip

- Intel Matrix Storage technology

- Supports up to 6 SATA devices

- SATA speed up to 3Gb/s

- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5

• JMicron JMB363 PCI Express to SATA and PATA host controller

- Supports up to 2 UltraDMA 100Mbps IDE devices

- Supports 2 SATA devices

- SATA speed up to 3Gb/s

- RAID 0 and RAID 1

• VIA VT6307

• Supports two 100/200/400 Mb/sec ports

• Mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port and PS/2 keyboard port

• 1 IEEE 1394 port

• 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

• 2 RJ45 LAN ports

• 3 connectors for 6 additional external USB 2.0 ports

• 1 connector for an external COM por t

• 1 connector for an IEEE 1394 port

• 1 connector for the Bernstein audio module

• 1 front audio connector (on the Bernstein audio module)

• 1 CD-in connector (on the Bernstein audio module)

• 1 S/PDIF connector (on the Bernstein audio module)

• 1 IrDA connector and 1 CIR connector

• 8 Serial ATA connectors

• 1 40-pin IDE connector and 1 floppy connector

• 1 24-pin ATX power connector

• 1 8-pin 12V power connector

• 2 4-pin 5V/12V power connectors (FDD type)

• 1 front panel connector

• 6 fan connectors

• 1 diagnostic LED

• EZ touch switches (power switch and reset switch)

• ACPI and OS Directed Power Management

• ACPI STR (Suspend to RAM) function

• Wake-On-PS/2 / Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse

• Wake-On-LAN and Wake-On-Ring

• RTC timer to power-on the system

• AC power failure recovery

• Monitors CPU/system/Northbridge temperature and overheat alarm

• Monitors Vcore/Vdimm/Vnb/VCC5/12V/V5sb/Vbat voltages

• Monitors the speed of the cooling fans

• CPU Overheat Protection function monitors CPU temperature and fan during system boot-up - automatic shutdown upon system overheat

• 6 layers, ATX form factor; 24.5cm (9.64") x 30.5cm (12")

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Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation

Jumper Settings

If you encounter the following,

a) CMOS data becomes corrupted. b) You forgot the supervisor or user password. c) The overclocked settings in the BIOS resulted to the system’s in-

stability or caused system boot up problems.

you can reconfigure the system with the default values stored in the ROM BIOS.

To load the default values stored in the ROM BIOS, please follow the steps below.

1. Power-off the system then unplug the power cord.

2. Set JP2 pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds and set JP2 back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.

3. Now plug the power cord then power-on the system.

Clear CMOS Data

Clearing CMOS Data using JP2

2-3 On:

Clear CMOS Data

1-2 On: Normal

(default)

JP2

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Clearing CMOS Data using the EZ Clear® Function

EZ Clear® bypasses the manual process of using a jumper to clear the CMOS by simply using the reset and power buttons.

Important:

EZ Clear® is supported only if standby power is present in the system.

To use EZ Clear®:

1. Make sure the standby power is present.

2. Using the EZ touch switches on the system board, first press the Reset button then the Power button simultaneously for approximately 4 seconds.

If the system board is already enclosed in a chassis, apply the same method using the Reset button and Power button located at the front panel of the chassis.

3. After 4 seconds, release the power button first then the Reset button.

4. The CMOS will restore the clock settings back to their default values.

Reset

Power

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PS/2 Power Select

Selecting 5VSB will allow you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse to wake up the system.

JP7

2-3 On:

5VSB

1-2 On: 5V

(default)

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USB Power Select

USB 6-11 (JP5)

USB 0-5 (JP6)

2-3 On:

5VSB

1-2 On: 5V

(default)

3 2

2-3 On:

5VSB

1-2 On: 5V

(default)

Selecting 5VSB will allow you to use the USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up the system..

Important:

The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support ≥720mA.

Important:

If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function for 2 USB ports, the 5VSB power source of your power supply must support ≥1.5A. For 3 or more USB ports, the 5VSB power source of your power supply must support ≥2A.

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The system board is equipped with a buzzer which serves as the PC’s speaker. By default the buzzer is “on” allowing you to hear the system’s beep messages and warnings. If you intend to use an external speaker, turn this function off by setting JP8 pins 1 and 2 to On.

Speaker On/Off Select

JP8

2-3 On:

Speaker On

(default)

1-2 On:

Speaker Off

Buzzer

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This jumper is used to safely reboot the system whenever the system hangs and you are unable to restart the system.

1. Power-off the system then unplug the power cord.

2. Set pins 2 and 3 to On. Wait for a few seconds then set the jumper back to its default setting, pins 1 and 2 On.

3. Plug the power cord then power-on the system. The system will reboot normally without losing all data stored in the CMOS.

Safe Boot

1-2 On:

Default

312 312

JP1

2-3 On:

Safe boot

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Secondary RTC Reset

When the RTC battery is removed, this jumper resets the manageability register bits in the RTC.

Note:

1. The SRTCRST# input must always be high when all other RTC power planes are on.

2. In the case where the RTC battery is dead or missing on the platform, the SRTCRST# pin must rise before the RSMRST# pin.

312

JP12

2-3 On:

RTC reset

1-2 On: Normal

(default)

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CPU FSB Select

JP15

JP13

JP14

By default, JP13 to JP15 are set to pins 1 and 2 On. This setting will allow the system to automatically run according to the CPU’s FSB. If you want to change the setting, please refer to the table below.

JP14

JP13

JP15

By CPU

1-2 On

FSB 800

3-4 On

2-3 On

FSB 1066

2-3 On

FSB 1333

2-3 On

3-4 On

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PS/2 Mouse and PS/2 Keyboard Ports

These ports are used to connect a PS/2 mouse and a PS/2 keyboard.

IEEE 1394 Ports

The IEEE 1394-0 port is used to connect audio/video devices or storage peripherals. The 10-pin connector allows you to connect an additional 1394 port. Your 1394 port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then connect the 1394 port cable to this connector.

PS/2 Ports and IEEE 1394 Ports

1394-0

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 KB

Rear Panel I/O Ports

PS/2

Mouse

PS/2

K/B

1394-0

USB 10-11

USB 8-9

USB 6-7

LAN 2LAN 1

1394-1

+12V (fused)

TPA+

Ground

TPB+

+12V (fused)

Key

TPA-

Ground

TPB-

Ground

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LAN 1

LAN 2

USB Ports and LAN Ports

USB Ports

The USB ports are used to connect USB 2.0/1.1 devices. The 10-pin connectors allow you to connect 6 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports. Your USB ports may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the card-edge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then connect the USB port cables to these connectors.

LAN Ports

The LAN ports allow the system board to connect to a local area network by means of a network hub.

USB 9

USB 8

USB 7

USB 6

USB 11

USB 10

VCC

-Data

+Data

GND

Key

VCC

-Data

+Data

GND

N. C.

USB 4-5 USB 2-3

USB 0-1

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Bernstein Audio Module

Line-in Jack (Light Blue)

This jack is used to connect any audio devices such as Hi-fi set, CD player, tape player, AM/FM radio tuner, synthesizer, etc.

Line-out Jack (Lime)

This jack is used to connect to the front right and front left speakers of the audio system.

Mic-in Jack (Pink)

This jack is used to connect an external microphone.

Center/Subwoofer Jack (Orange)

This jack is used to connect to the center and subwoofer speakers of the audio system.

Rear Right/Left Jack (Black)

This jack is used to connect to the rear right and rear left speakers of the audio system.

Side Right/Left Jack (Gray)

This jack is used to connect to the side left and side right speakers of the audio system.

Line-in

Line-out

Mic-in

Center/

Subwoofer

Rear R/L

Side R/L

S/PDIF-in

S/PDIF-out

Side view

+5V

Key

SPDIF out

GND

SPDIF in

Optical S/PDIF

Bernstein audio module connector

10 9

Mic_Left

GND

Mic_Right

Vcc

Line out_Right

Mic Jet Detect

Sense

N. C.

Line out_LeftLine out Jet Detect

Front audio

CD-in

Right audio channel

Left audio channel

Ground Ground

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CD-in Connector

The CD-in connector is used to receive audio from a CD-ROM drive, TV tuner or MPEG card.

Front Audio Connector

The front audio connector is used to connect to the line-out and mic-in jacks that are at the front panel of your system.

Optical S/PDIF Connector

The optical S/PDIF connector is used to connect an external audio output device using an optical S/PDIF cable.

Important:

DO NOT use optical S/PDIF and coaxial RCA S/PDIF at the same time.

Installing the Bernstein Audio Module

1. The Bernstein audio module connects to the system board by means of the provided audio cable.

2. Insert one end of the cable to the Bernstein audio connector on the system board and the other end to the corresponding connector on the audio module.

Bernstein audio

module connector

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3. The length of the audio cable provides the option and flexibility of installing the module on any available expansion bracket slot at the rear of the system chassis. Remove the screw of the bracket where you want the audio module installed then remove the bracket. Place the Bernstein audio module on the expansion bracket slot then secure the module by replacing the bracket screw you removed earlier.

Audio cable

Serial ATA Connectors

The Serial ATA (SATA) connectors are used to connect Serial ATA drives. Connect one end of the Serial ATA cable to a Serial ATA connector and the other end to your Serial ATA device.

ICH9R supports SATA 1 to SATA 6.

JMB363 supports SATA 7 and SATA 8.

Configuring RAID

Refer to the RAID chapter in this manual for more information about creating RAID on Serial ATA drives.

SATA 1-2

SATA 7-8

I/O Connectors

SATA 5-6

SATA 3-4

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IDE

Floppy Disk Drive Connector and IDE Connector

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

The floppy disk drive connector is used to connect a floppy drive. Insert one end of the floppy cable into this connector and the other end-most connector to the floppy drive. The colored edge of the cable should align with pin 1 of this connector.

IDE Disk Drive Connector

The IDE disk drive connector is used to connect 2 IDE disk drives. An IDE cable have 3 connectors on them, one that plugs into this connector and the other 2 connects to IDE devices. The connector at the end of the cable is for the Master drive and the connector in the middle of the cable is for the Slave drive. The colored edge of the cable should align with pin 1 of this connector.

Note:

When using two IDE drives, one must be set as the master and the other as the slave. Follow the instructions provided by the drive manufacturer for setting the jumpers and/or switches on the drives.

FDD

1 2

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IrDA, CIR and Serial (COM) Connectors

IrDA and CIR Connectors

These connectors are used to connect an IrDA module and/or CIR module.

Note:

The sequence of the pin functions on some IrDA/CIR cable may be reversed from the pin function defined on the system board. Make sure to connect the cable connector to the IrDA/ CIR connector according to their pin functions.

You may need to install the proper drivers in your operating system to use the IrDA/CIR function. Refer to your operating system’s manual or documentation for more information.

Serial (COM) Connector

The serial (COM) connector is used to connect modems, serial printers, remote display terminals, or other serial devices. Your COM port may come mounted on a card-edge bracket. Install the cardedge bracket to an available slot at the rear of the system chassis then connect the serial port cable to this connector. The colored edge of the cable should align with pin 1 of this connector.

IrDA

CIR

VCC

N. C.

IRRX

Ground

IRTX

5VSB

N. C.

CIRRX

Ground

CIRTX

DTR

GND

RTS

DSR

CTS

COM

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Cooling Fan Connectors

These fan connectors are used to connect cooling fans. Cooling fans will provide adequate airflow throughout the chassis to prevent overheating the CPU and system board components.

CPU fan

2nd fan

1st fan

3rd fan

System fan

Ground

Power

N. C.

EZ Touch Switches

The presence of the power switch and reset switch on the system board are user-friendly especially to DIY users. They provide convenience in powering on and/or resetting the system while fine tuning the system board before it is installed into the system chassis.

Sense

Power

Ground

Speed Control

Ground

Power

N. C.

Ground

Power

N. C.

Ground

Power

N. C.

Ground

Power

N. C.

NB fan

Reset Power

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LEDs

DRAM Power LED

This LED will light when the system’s power is on.

Standby Power LED

This LED will light when the system is in the standby mode.

Diagnostic LED

The Diagnostic LED displays POST codes. POST (Power-On Self Tests) which is controlled by the BIOS is performed whenever you power-on the system. POST will detect the status of the system and its components. Each code displayed on the LED corresponds to a certain system status.

Warning:

When the DRAM Power LED and/or Standby Power LED lit red, it indicates that power is present on the DIMM sockets and/or PCI slots. Power-off the PC then unplug the power cord prior to installing any memory modules or add-in cards. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the motherboard and components.

DRAM Power LED

Standby

Power LED

Diagnostic

LED

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Power Connectors

Use a power supply that complies with the ATX12V Power Supply Design Guide Version 1.1. An ATX12V power supply unit has a standard 24-pin ATX main power connector that must be inserted into this connector.

Your power supply unit may come with an 8-pin or 4-pin +12V power connector. The +12V power enables the delivery of more +12VDC current to the processor’s Voltage Regulator Module (VRM). If available, it is preferable to use the 8-pin power; otherwise connect a 4-pin power to this connector.

+12V

Ground

131

12 24

+3.3VDC

COM

+5VDC

COM

+5VDC

COM

PWR_OK

+5VSB

+12VDC

+3.3VDC

-12VDC

COM

PS_ON#

COM

+5VDC

COM

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The FDD-type power connectors are additional power connector.s If you are using more than one graphics cards, we recommend that you plug power cables from your power supply unit to the 5V/12V power connectors. This will provide more stability to the entire system. The system board will still work even if the additional power connector is not connected.

The system board requires a minimum of 300 Watt power supply to operate. Your system configuration (CPU power, amount of memory, add-in cards, peripherals, etc.) may exceed the minimum power requirement. To ensure that adequate power is provided, we

strongly recommend that you use a minimum of 400 Watt (or greater) power supply.

Important:

Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or the add-in boards and peripherals not functioning properly. Calculating the system’s approximate power usage is important to ensure that the power supply meets the system’s consumption requirements.

+5V

+12V

Ground

The power connectors from the power supply unit are designed to fit the 24-pin and 8-pin connectors in only one orientation. Make sure to find the proper orientation before plugging the connectors.

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Restarting the PC

Normally, you can power-off the PC by:

1. Pressing the power button at the front panel of the chassis.

2. Pressing the power switch that is on the system board (note: not all system boards come with this switch).

If for some reasons you need to totally cut off the power supplied to the PC, switch off the power supply or unplug the power cord. Take note though that if you intend to restart it at once, please strictly follow the steps below.

1. The time where power is totally discharged varies among power supplies. It's discharge time is highly dependent on the system's configuration such as the wattage of the power supply, the sequence of the supplied power as well as the number of peripheral devices connected to the system. Due to this reason, we strongly recommend that you wait for the Standby Power LED (refer to the “LEDs” section in this chapter for the location of the Standby Power LED) to lit off.

2. After the Standby Power LED has lit off, wait for 6 seconds before powering on the PC.

If the system board is already enclosed in a chassis which apparently will not make the Standby Power LED visible, wait for 15 seconds before you restore power connections. 15 seconds is approximately the time that will take the LED to lit off and the time needed before restoring power.

The above will ensure protection and prevent damage to the motherboard and components.

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Front Panel Connectors

HD-LED: Primary/Secondary IDE LED

This LED will light when the hard drive is being accessed.

RESET: Reset Switch

This switch allows you to reboot without having to power off the system thus prolonging the life of the power supply or system.

SPEAKER: Speaker Connector

This connects to the speaker installed in the system chassis.

ATX-SW: ATX Power Switch

Depending on the setting in the BIOS setup, this switch is a “dual function power button” that will allow your system to enter the SoftOff or Suspend mode.

1 2

HD-LED

RESET

SPEAKER

PWR-LED

ATX-SW

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