ECS 865-M7 User Manual
Preface
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person of such revision or changes.
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, 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 onto 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.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this
equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this
device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system’s manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le
matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Describes features of the motherboard.
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Motherboard Software
Describes installation of motherboard
components.
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Provides information on using the BIOS
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Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard 1
Introduction................................................................................................1
Features.......................................................................................................2
Motherboard Components.......................................................................4
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Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard 7
Safety Precautions......................................................................................7
Choosing a Computer Case.......................................................................7
Installing the Motherboard in a Case......................................................7
Checking Jumper Settings.........................................................................8
Setting Jumpers..............................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings..............................................................9
Jumper Settings..............................................................................9
Connecting Case Components...............................................................10
Front Panel Connector.................................................................1 1
Installing Hardware...................................................................................12
Installing the Processor...............................................................12
Installing Memory Modules.........................................................14
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................16
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...............................................18
Installing Add-on Cards..............................................................19
Dual Monitor Installation (For Windows XP).............................23
Dual Monitor Installation (For Windows 2000).........................24
Connecting Optional Devices......................................................26
Connecting I/O Devices..........................................................................29
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Chapter 3
Using BIOS 31
About the Setup Utility............................................................................31
Using BIOS................................................................................................33
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The Standard Configuration........................................................31
Entering the Setup Utility..............................................................31
Updating the BIOS.......................................................................33
Standard CMOS Features...........................................................34
Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................36
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Advanced Chipset Features.........................................................39
Integrated Peripherals.................................................................41
Power Management Setup...........................................................46
PNP/PCI Configurations.............................................................48
PC Health Status..........................................................................49
Frequency/Voltage Contr ol..........................................................50
Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................51
Load Optimized Defaults.............................................................51
Set Supervisor/User Password....................................................51
Save & Exit Setup Option.............................................................51
Exit Without Saving......................................................................52
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Using the Motherboard Software 53
About the Software CD-ROM................................................................53
Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP................................53
Running Setup..............................................................................54
Manual Installation..................................................................................56
Utility Software Reference.......................................................................56
Multi-Language Translation
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing 865-M7 motherboard of great performance and with enhanced
function. 865-M7 motherboard carries a Micro-ATX form factor of 244 x 244 mm. This
motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports LGA775
socket for the latest Intel Pentium 4/Celeron processors for high-end business or personal
desktop markets.
The motherboard incorporates the 865GV Northbridge (NB) and ICH5 Southbridge (SB)
chipsets. The Northbridge supports a Front Side Bus (FSB) frequency of 800/533MHz
using a scalable FSB VCC_CPU. The memory controller supports DDR memory DIMM
frequencies of 400/333/266MHz. It supports four DDR SDRAM up to maximum memory
of 4GB. DDR Maximum memory bandwidth of 3.2GB/s in single-channel mode (DDR400)
and 6.4GB/s in dual-channel mode (DDR400) are supported. One AGP Express slot is used
to installed an AGP graphics card that emulates the AGP function.
The ICH5 Southbridge supports three PCI slots which are PCI 2.3 compliant. This
motherboard accommodates eight USB 2.0 ports for serial transfers at 480Mb/s (four
ports at the rear I/O & two headers onboard). This motherboard complies with AC’97 2.3
CODEC and supports up to six channels of PCM audio output (full AC3 decode). Two
onboard IDE connectors support 4 IDE devices in ATA-100/66/33 mode. The Southbridge
integrates two Serial ATA host controllers that are SATA v1.0 compliant, supporting two
SATA ports with maximum transfer rate up to 150MB/s each. One optional CNR slot
allow users to insert CNR cards with Modem and Audio functionality.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, COM1, LPT1, VGA port, and four USB ports, one optional 1394a
port, one optional LAN port, and audio jacks for microphone, line-in, and line-out. In
addition to its excellent performance and stability, the motherboard is highly suited for
surfing the Internet and for rich multimedia applications, including streaming video download and are ideal for workstations and high-end home use.
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Introducing the Motherboard
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Features
Processor
The 865-M7 uses an LGA775 type of Pentium 4 that carries the following features:
• Accommodates the latest Intel P4/Celeron processors
• Supports a system bus (FSB) of 800/533MHz
• Supports “Hyper-Threading” technology CPU
“Hyper-Threading” technology enables the operating system into thinking it’s hooked
up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate
“logical” processors within the same physical processor.
Chipset
Intel’s 865GV (GMCH) Northbridge (NB) and 82801EB (ICH5) Southbridge (SB) chipsets
are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
865GV (NB)
ICH5 (SB)
•
Supports P4/Celeron processors with data transfer rate up to 800/
533/400MHz
• Supports DDR SDRAM at 400/333/266MHz
• AGTL+Host Bus with Integrated Termination Supporting 32-Bits
Host Addressing
• 8-bits/66MHz 8X Hub Interface to the Intel ICH5
• Provides an integrated graphics accelerator delivering cost-effec-
tive 3D, 2D and video capabilities.
• Supports up to six PCI Masters fully compliant with PCI 2.3 specificaiton
at 33MHz
• Supports 2 channels Ultra ATA 100 bus master IDE controllers
• Supports two Serial ATA Host Controllers
• Compliant with AC’97 v2.3 supporting 6 Channels of audio outputs
• Supports eight USB 2.0 ports for serial transfers at 480Mb/s maximum
Memory
This memory controller can accommodate up to four 2.5V DIMM DDR SDRAM, supporting DDR400/333/266MHz with maximum memory size of 4GB capability.
Audio CODEC
• 16-bit Stereo full-duplex CODEC with 48KHz sampling rate
• Compliant with AC’97 2.3 specifications
• Supports double sampling rate (96KHz) of DVD audio playback
• Support S/PDIF input and output function
• Direct Sound 3D
TM
compatible
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Graphics
• 3D setup and render engine
• 2D/3D graphics enhancement
• Video DVD/PV-VCR
• High quality texture engine
• Zone Rendering support
• Video Overlay
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• Three 32-bit PCI slots
• One AGP Express slot
• Two 7-pin SAT A connectors
• Two IDE connectors which support four IDE devices
• One floppy disk drive interface
• One optional CNR slot
The motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 100/66
33MB/s.
Onboard LAN (optional)
• Supports 10Mb/s and 100Mb/s N-Way Auto-negotiation operation
• Half and Full Duplex
• Supports Wake-on-LAN (WOL) function and remote wake-up
• Supports Full Duplex Flow Control (IEEE 802.3x)
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Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
• One serial port
• One parallel port
• Four USB ports
• One VGA port
• One LAN port (optional)
• One 1394 port (optional)
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses Award BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
• Power management
• CPU parameters
• CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.
Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
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Motherboard Components
Introducing the Motherboard
Table of Motherboard Components
LABEL COMPONENT
1 CPU Socket LGA775 socket for P4/Celeron CPUs
2 CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector
3 DIMM1~DIMM4 184-pin DDR SDRAM slots
4 IR1 Onboard infrared header
5 FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector
6 ATX1 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector
7 IDE1 Primary IDE connector
8 IDE2 Secondary IDE connector
9 SPK1 Speaker header
10 PWR_FAN Power cooling fan connector
11 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS jumper
12 SATA1~2 Serial ATA connectors
13 PANEL1 Front panel switch/LED header
14 BIOS_WP BIOS flash protect jumper
15 USB3-4 Front Panel USB headers
16 1394A2* Onboard 1394a header
17 COM2 Onboard serial port header
18 CNR1* Communications Networking Riser slot
19 SPDIFO1 SPDIF out header
20 CD_IN Analog audio input connector
21 PCI1~PCI3 32-bit add-on card slots
22 JP4 LAN Enable/Disable jumper
23 AGP1 AGP Express slot
24 AUDIO1 Front panel audio header
25 SYS_FAN Case cooling fan connector
26 ATX12V 4-pin +12V power connector
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“*” stands for optional components.
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
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Memo
Introducing the Motherboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Motherboard
Safety Precautions
• Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from
static electricity
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded
object before working on the motherboard
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards
Choosing a Computer Case
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The motherboard complies with
the specifications for the Micro-ATX system case. First, some features on the motherboard
are implemented by cabling connectors on the motherboard to indicators and switches on
the system case. Make sure that your case supports all the features required. Secondly, 865M7 supports one or two floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Make sure
that your case has sufficient power and space for all drives that you intend to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O
template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the motherboard.
This motherboard carries a Micro-ATX form factor of 244 x 244 mm. Choose a case that
accommodates this form factor.
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Installing the Motherboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case.
Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond the holes
in the motherboard. Place the motherboard over the mounting brackets and secure the
motherboard onto the mounting brackets with screws.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots
on your motherboard.
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Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard.
Checking Jumper Settings
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than
one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on
the correct pins.
The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When
the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the
jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin,
the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins
1 and 2 are SHORT
SHORT OPEN
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.
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Jumper Settings
Jumper
CLR_CMOS
JP4
Type
3-pin
2-pinBIOS_WP
3-pin
Description
CLEAR CMOS
BIOS PROTECT
LAN FUNCTION
Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the CMOS,
make sure to turn off the system.
OPEN: DISABLE
SHORT: ENABLE
1-2: ENABLE
2-3: DISABLE
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Clear CMOS
1
BIOS_WP
1
JP4
1
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Connecting Case Components
After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following:
1 Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN.
2 Connect the case cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN.
3 Connect the power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN.
3 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK1.
4 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1.
5 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX1.
6 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V.
CPUFAN1: F AN Power Connectors
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
4 PWM CPU FAN control
Users please note that the fan connector supports the CPU cooling
fan of 1.1A~2.2A (26.4W max.) at +12V.
SYS_FAN/PWR_F AN: F AN Power Connectors
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
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SPK1: Internal speaker
Pin Signal Name
1 Signal
2 Key
3 Ground
4 VCC
A TX1: A TX 20-pin Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 12 -12V
3 Ground 13 Ground
4 +5V 14 PS ON#
5 Ground 15 Ground
6 +5V 16 Ground
7 Ground 17 Ground
8 PWRGD 18 -5V
9 +5VSB 19 +5V
10 +12V 20 +5V
A TX12V: A TX 12V Power Connector
Pin Signal Name
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 +12V
Front Panel Header
The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers
commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:
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Pin Signal Name Function
1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED(+)
3 HD_LED_N Hard disk LED(-)
5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch(-)
7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch(+)
9 RSVD Reserved
* MSG LED (dual color or single color)
Hard Drive Activity LED
Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual indication that data
is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED to function properly, an IDE
drive should be connected to the onboard IDE interface. The LED will also show activity
for devices connected to the SCSI (hard drive activity LED) connector.
Pin Signal Name Function
2 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(+)
4 FP PWR/SLP *MSG LED(-)
6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch(+)
8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch(-)
10 Key No pin
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Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED
Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single or dual-color, front panel mounted LED provides power
on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pin 5 and 7 to a momentary-contact
switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST.
Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a momentarycontact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain contact for at least 50 ms
to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry. After receiving a power on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before
the power supply recognizes another on/off signal.
Installing Hardware
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that
you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount
resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan
scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the
motherboard or its components.
On most motherboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the
processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly
installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the
clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can
clearly see the motherboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This motherboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus
frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these settings by making changes
to jumpers on the motherboard, or changing the settings in the system Setup Utility. We
strongly recommend that you do not over-clock processors or other components to run
faster than their rated speed.
Warning: Over-clocking components can adversely affect the reliability of
the system and introduce errors into your system. Over-clocking can
permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in
components that are run beyond the rated limits.
This motherboard has an LGA775 processor socket. When choosing a processor, consider
the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design,
the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal
cache memory and external cache memory.
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CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components.
A. Unload the cap
· Use thumb & forefinger to hold the
lifting tab of the cap.
· Lift the cap up and remove the cap
completely from the socket.
B. Open the load plate
· Use thumb & forefinger to hold the
hook of the lever, pushing down and pulling
aside unlock it.
· Lift up the lever.
· Use thumb to open the load plate. Be
careful not to touch the contacts.
C. Install the CPU on the socket
· Orientate CPU package to the socket.
Make sure you match triangle marker
to pin 1 location.
D. Close the load plate
· Slightly push down the load plate onto the
tongue side, and hook the lever.
· CPU is locked completely.
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E. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU.
F. Fasten the cooling fan supporting base onto
the CPU socket on the motherboard.
G. Make sure the CPU fan is plugged to the
CPU fan connector. Please refer to the CPU
cooling fan user’s manual for more detail
installation procedure.
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use
a high quality fan with 3800 rpm at least. CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The
form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
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Installing Memory Modules
865-M7 accommodates four 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM
(Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) memory modules, and supports up to
DDR400/333/266. Each module can be installed with 1GB of memory, the total maximum
memory size is 4GB.
DDR SDRAM memory module table
Memory module Memory Bus
DDR266 133MHz
DDR333 166MHz
DDR400 200MHz
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the motherboard. Handle the modules only
by their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear
a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1 This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR SDRAM only.
2 Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
3 Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are
keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that
they can only be installed correctly.
4 Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector
match the notches in the DIMM slot.
5 Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down
until it seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and
latch on to the edges of the DIMM.
6 Install any remaining DIMM modules.
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Table A: DDR (memory module) QVL (Qualified V endor List)
The following DDR400 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this
motherboard.
Size Vendor Module Name
128MB
256MB
512MB
Infineon HYS64D16301GU-5-B
NANYA NT128D64SH4B1G-5T
Infineon HYS64D32300GU-5-B
Infineon HYS64D32300HU-5-C
Micron MT16VDDT3264AG-403B2
Micron MT8VDDT3264AG-40BC4
NANYA NT256D64S88B1G-5T
SAMSUNG M368L3223DTM-CC4
Infineon HYS64D64320HU-5-C
Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-40BC4
NANYA NT512D64S8HB1G-5T
SAMSUNG M368L6423DTM-CC4
SAMSUNG M368L6423ETM-CCC
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Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM
This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM
drive.
About IDE Devices
Your motherboard has a primary and secondary IDE channel interface (IDE1 and IDE2).
An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the motherboard.
You must orient the cable connector so that the pin1 (color) edge of the
cable correspoinds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.
IDE1: Primary IDE Connector
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1.
IDE2: Secondary IDE Connector
The second drive on this controller must be set to slave mode. The cinfiguration is the same
as IDE1.
IDE devices enclose jumpers or switches used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE.
Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. Installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that
one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of
your IDE device explains how to do this.
About UltraDMA
This motherboard supports UltraDMA 100/66/33. UDMA is a technology that accelerates
the performance of devices in the IDE channel. To maximize performance, install IDE
devices that support UDMA and use 80-pin IDE cables that support UDMA 100/66.
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About SA TA Connectors
Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two drives. SATA , or
Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard
drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will
only fit in one orientation. Locate the SATA connectors on the motherboard and follow the
illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.
Installing Serial A TA Hard Drives
To install the Serial ATA (SATA) hard drives, use the SATA cable that supports the Serial
ATA protocol. This SATA cable comes with an SATA power cable. You can connect either
end of the SATA cable to the SATA hard drive or the connector on the motherboard.
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SATA cable
Refer to the illustration below for proper installation:
1 Attach either cable end to the connector on the motherboard.
2 Attach the other cable end to the SATA hard drive.
3 Attach the SATA power cable to the SATA hard drive and connect the other
end to the power supply.
This motherboard does not support the “Hot-Plug” function.
(optional)
SATA power cable (optional)
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Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive
The motherboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD) interface and ships with a diskette drive
ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25-inch
drive and a 3.5-inch drive with various capacities. The floppy diskette drive cable has one
type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and another type of connector for a 3.5-inch drive.
You must orient the cable connector so that the pin 1 (color) edge of the
cable corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.
FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector
This connector supports the provided floppy
drive ribbon cable. After connecting the single
end to the onboard floppy connector, connect
the remaining plugs on the other end to the
floppy drives correspondingly.
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Installing Add-on Cards
The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the
system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features
and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.
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AGP Express
Slot
PCI Slot
CNR1 Slot
(optional)
The AGP Express slot is used to install a graphics adapter that emulates
the AGP function. In order to get better performance and compability on
our special design AGP Express slot, we recommend users use one of the
AGP graphics cards that have been tested by our company. Please refer to
page 21 for the “supported list”.
This motherboard is equipped with three standard PCI slots. PCI stands
for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards, which for the most part, is a supplement of the older ISA bus
standard. The PCI slots on this board are PCI v2.3 compliant.
This slot is used to insert CNR cards with Modem and Audio functionality.
Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card
carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually
configure the card before installation.
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Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1 Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you
are going to use.
2 Install the edge connector of the add-on card into the expansion slot. Ensure
that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
3 Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the
add-on card.
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T able A: Supported List of AGP Express Slot
The following VGA chipsets have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
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VGA
Chip
NVIDIA
ATI
Model name
GAWWARD Geforce3 TI200 128MB
Leadtek A250TDT TI4400 128MB
Leadtek WinFast A250 LE TD GF4 TI4200 64MB
BiTC GeForce4 MX440 64MB
Gigabyte GeForce FX5700U 128MB
Leadtek WinFast A350 GeForce FX5900-TDH 256MB
Leadtek WinFast A380 GeForce FX5950 Ultra TDM 256MB
Leadtek WinFast A280 LE TD GF4 TI4200 128MB
MSI GeForce FX5800-TD 128MB
Millennium Silver TI4600 128MB
Triplex GeForce FX5200 64MB
ATI R7000 64MB
ATI R7500 64MB
ATI R9000 128MB
ATI Radeon 9500 64MB
ATI Radeon 9700PRO 128MB
ECS R9200LE-64T
For the latest supported AGP graphics list, please visit our website:
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AGP
4X/8X
4X
8X
4X
Installing the Motherboard
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Once the AGP VGA card is properly installed under Windows 2000 or Windows XP, the
below picture will be shown. And users will see the icon if the driver is not well-installed
in the system.
1. It is normal to see the icon as the onboard VGA card is “Disabled”.
2. To install the system with an add-on AGP VGA card, users must make
sure to install the driver of add-on AGP VGA card before you install
the onboard VGA driver. If the onboard VGA driver has already been
installed before you install the add-on AGP VGA card, the system will
set the onboard VGA as the primary graphics adapter automatically. In
this situation, if you want to install the add-on AGP VGA card, you
need to remove the onboard VGA driver first, then install the add-on AGP
VGA card and its driver, or it will “no display” when your monitor con nects to AGP VGA card.
3. Please note that if both of the the onboard VGA and the AGP Express Slot
are connected to the monitors, the system will set the AGP Express slot as
the primary graphics adapter automatically, and the onboard VGA will
be functionless.
Installing the Motherboard
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