ECS K8T890-A User Manual
Preface
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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
Chapter 5
VIA VT8237 SA T A RAID Setup Guide
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components.
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Setup Utility.
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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 Header.....................................................................12
Installing Hardware...................................................................................13
Installing the Processor...............................................................13
Installing Memory Modules.........................................................14
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive........18
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...............................................20
Installing Add-on Cards..............................................................21
Connecting Optional Devices......................................................24
Connecting I/O Devices..........................................................................26
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Chapter 3
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility............................................................................27
Using BIOS................................................................................................29
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The Standard Configuration........................................................27
Entering the Setup Utility..............................................................27
Updating the BIOS.......................................................................29
Standard CMOS Setup................................................................30
Advanced Setup...........................................................................31
Features Setup.............................................................................33
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Power Management Setup...........................................................34
PCI/Plug and Play Setup..............................................................36
BIOS Security Features................................................................37
CPU PnP Setup............................................................................38
Hardware Monitor.......................................................................39
Load Optimal Defaults................................................................40
Save Changes and Exit................................................................40
Discard Changes and Exit...........................................................40
Chapter 4
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Using the Motherboard Software 41
About the Software CD-ROM................................................................41
Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP................................41
Running Setup..............................................................................42
Manual Installation..................................................................................44
Utility Software Reference.......................................................................44
Chapter 5
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VIA VT8237 SAT A RAID Setup Guide
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VIA RAID Configurations.......................................................................45
Installing RAID Software & Drives.......................................................52
Using VIA RAID T ool.............................................................................54
Multi-Language Translation
Chapter 1
Introducing the Motherboard
Introduction
Thank you for choosing K8T890-A motherboard of great performance and with enhanced
function. The K8T890-A is designed to fit the AMD K8 processors in the 939-pin package.
Based on the ATX form factor, measuring 305 mm x 211 mm, this motherboard incorporates the following chipsets: K8T890 Northbridge and VT8237 Southbridge chipsets.
The K8T890 Northbridge features the HyperTransport Technology to transfer of 2000MT/
s, 1600 MT/s, 1200 MT/s, 800 MT/s or 400 MT/s each direction simultaneously, providing
a total maximum data transfer bandwidth of 8 GB/sec. Two 184 pin unbuffered DDR
SDRAM DIMM sockets support up to 2 GB in total memory. Aside from the onboard AGP
Express slot, one PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics interface, is fully compliant
to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.0a. The K8T890 Northbridge interconnects to the South Bridge through the high speed 8x 66 MHz (533 MB/sec) V-Link interface.
The VT8237 Southbridge is a highly integrated peripheral controller, it includes an integrated keyboard controller with PS2 mouse support, two-channel Serial ATA/RAID hard
disk controller, master mode enhanced Parallel IDE controller with full scatter/gather
capability and extension to UltraDMA-133/100/66 for 133/100/66 MB/sec transfer rate,
integrated USB 2.0 interface supporting up to 8 USB 2.0 ports. The VT8237 features
outstanding expansion capibility such as, five PCI slots with PCI v2.2 compliant. The
VT8237 integrated Fast Ethernet controller with standard MII interface to an external
PHY for 10/100Mb Base-T Ethernet, as well as AC’97 audio codec compliant.
There is an advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including PS/2 mouse and
keyboard connectors, COM1, LPT1, four USB ports at the rear I/O, one LAN port (optional), and audio jacks for microphone, line-in, and line-out.
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Introducing the Motherboard
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Feature
Processor
K8T890-A uses a 939-pin socket that carries the following features:
• Supports AMD K8 processors with HyperTransport Technology
• Transfer rate of 2000/1600/1200/800/400 MT/s
HyperTransport Technology is a point-to-point link between two devices, it enables
integrated circuits to exchange information at much higher speeds than currently available interconnect technologies.
Chipset
The VIA K8T890 Northbridge (NB) and VIA VT8237 Southbridge (SB) chipset is based
on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
K8T890
(NB)
VT8237
(SB)
• 1000/800/600/400/200 MHz clock rates with Double Data
Rate-style operation for 2000/1600/1200/800/400 MT/s in
both directions simultaneously
• Supports 66 MHz, 8x/4x transfer modes, Ultra V-Link Host
interface with 1 GB/s total bandwidth
• Supports asynchronous interface between HyperTransport
and PCI Express
• Compliant with advanced high bandwidth PCI Express 1.0a
• Supports 16-bit 66 MHz V-Link Host interface with total
bandwidth of 1066 MB/s
• Compliant with PCI 2.2 specification at 33 MHz, supporting
up to 6 PCI masters
• Integrated Dual channel UltraDMA 133/100/66 Master Mode
EIDE Controller
• USB 2.0 Controller, supporting for 8 USB 2.0 ports
• Integrated keyboard Controller with PS2 mouse support
Memory
• Supports DDR400/333/266 memory types with Dual-channel architecture
• Accommodates two unbuffered 2.5V 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets
• A total maximum capacity 2 GB
Audio CODEC
• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.0 audio requirements
• Compliant with AC’97 v2.3 specification
• High quality differential CD input
• Supports double sampling rate (96KHz) of DVD audio playback
• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
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Onboard LAN (optional)
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
• Dual speed -- 100/10 Mbps
• MII interface to ethernet controller
• Auto negotiation: 10/100, Full/Half Duplex
• Meet all applicable IEEE 802.3, 10Base-T and 100Base-Tx standards
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
• One PCI Express x16 slot
• Two PCI Express x1 slots
• Two 32-bit PCI slots
• One AGP Express slot
• Two IDE connectors which support four IDE devices
• One floppy disk drive interface
• Two 7-pin SATA connectors
• One Communications Networking Riser (CNR) slot
This motherboard supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/100/66
MB/s.
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
• Eight USB ports (rear panel x 4, header x 4)
• One LAN port (optional)
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
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BIOS Firmware
The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features
including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• 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 Socket 939 for AMD K8 processor
2 CPU_FAN1 CPU cooling fan connector
3 DIMM1~2 184-pin DDR SDRAM slots
4 USB2~3 Front Panel USB headers
5 SATA1~SATA2 Serial ATA connectors
6 IDE1 Primary IDE connector
7 IDE2 Secondary IDE connector
8 SYS_FAN1 System cooling fan connector
9 JCMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper
10 SPK1 Speaker header
11 PANEL1 Front panel switch/LED header
12 SIR1 Infrared header
13 FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector
14 CNR1 Communications Networking Riser slot
15 PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots
16 AGPRO1 AGP Express graphics card slot
17 PCI-E2~3 PCI Express x1 Slots
18 CD1 CD-in header
19 PCI-E1 PCI Express x16 Slot
20 AUDIO2 Front panel audio header
21 PWR1 Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
22 NB_FAN* Northbridge cooling fan connector
23 PWR2 4-pin +12V power connector
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“*” stands for optional components and may not exist onboard.
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard.
Introducing 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 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, K8T890A 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 an ATX form factor of 305 X 211 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
JCMOS1
Type
3-pin CLEAR CMOS
Description
Setting (default)
1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR
Before clearing the CMOS,
make sure to turn the system off.
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JCMOS1
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_FAN1.
2 Connect the Northbridge cooling fan cable NB_FAN.
3 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN1.
4 Connect the case speaker cable to SPK1.
5 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1.
6 Connect the standard power supply connector to PWR1.
7 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to PWR2.
Connecting 20/24-pin power cable
Users please note that the 20-pin and 24-pin power cables can both be connected
to the ATX1 connector. With the 20-pin power cable, just align the 20-pin power
cable with the pin 1 of the ATX1 connector. However, using 20-pin power cable
may cause the system to become unbootable or unstable because of insufficient
electricity. A minimum power of 300W is recommended for a fully-configured
system.
Users please note that when installing 20-pin
power cable, the latche of power cable falls on
the left side of the PWR1 connector latch, just
20-pin power cable
24-pin power cable
as the picture shows.
Users please note that when installing 24-pin
power cable, the latches of power cable falls
ont the right side of PWR1 connector latch.
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CPU_FAN1/SYS_F AN1/NB_FAN: F AN Power Connectors
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
+12V Power +12V
2
3
Sense Sensor
PWR1: A TX 24-pin Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Ground 15 COM
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 Ground 17 COM
6 +5V 18 COM
7 Ground 19 COM
8 PWRGD 20 -5V
9 +5VSB 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 COM
PWR2: ATX 12V Power Connector
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Pin Signal Name
1 Ground
2 Ground
3 +12V
4 +12V
SPK1: Internal speaker
Pin Signal Name
1 VCC
2 Key
3 GND
4 Signal
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Front Panel Header
The front panel connector (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED header
commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:
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)
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
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.
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.
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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 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.
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This motherboard has a Socket 939 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.
1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from the
socket and lift up to 90-degree angle.
2 Locate the CPU cut edge (the corner with the pin
hold noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU
correctly.
3 Press the lever down and apply thermal grease on
top of the CPU.
4 Put the CPU Fan down on the retention module and
snap the four retention legs of the cooling fan into
place.
5 Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in place and
connect the CPU cooling Fan power cable to the
CPUFAN connector. This completes the installation.
To achieve better airflow rates and heat dissipation, we suggest that you use
a high quality fan with 4800 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.
Installing Memory Modules
K8T890-A accommodates two 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM
(Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) memory modules. K8T890-A can support DDR400/333/266 memory types and its total maximum memory size is 2 GB.
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.
Notes: 1. When running dual channel mode, install only same (same density, DRAM
technology and DRAM bus width) module for each deal channel.
2. Please note that those types not in the Table B (p.16) will not boot up.
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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.
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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 Model Name
256MB
512MB
1GB
A-DATA ADD8608A8A-4.5B
A-DATA ADD8608A8A-5B
Apacer AM3A568ACT-5A
GEIL G208L364D1TG5NKT3C
GEIL GE08L3264D1WL5NKT3H71
GEIL GE08L3264DIWL5NKT3H710902
Hynix HY5DU5656822BT-D43
Hynix HY5DU56822BT-D43
KingMax KDL388P4EA-50A
Kingston D3208DL2T-5 0323PT01
Ramaxel MT-46V32M8 TG-5BC
SAMSUNG K4H560838D-TCC4
SAMSUNG K4H560838D-TCCC
TwinMOS TMD7608F8E50D
Winbond W942508BH-5
CORSAIR CMX512-3200C2PT
CORSAIR CMX512-3500C2PT
CORSAIR CMX512-4400PT
Hynix HY5DU56822DT-D5
Infineon HYB25D256800BT-5
Kingston D3208DL1T-5
Kingston KHX3500AK2
Mushkin PC3500 level ONE
PSC A2S56D30BTP
SAMSUNG K4H560838E-TCCC
SAMSUNG K4H560838D-TCC4
Transcend V58C2256804SAT5B
UNIFOSA USI 64M8B8-WB200-0431
ValueSelect VS32MB-5 2B0402
CORSAIR CMX1024-3200PT
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Table B: Unbuffered DIMM Support for 939-pin
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N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maximum
DRAM Speed
1T 2T
DDR400 DDR400
DDR400 DDR400
DDR400 DDR400
DDR400 DDR400
DDR333 DDR400
DDR200 DDR400
DDR200 DDR400
DDR200 DDR333
DDR400 DDR400
DDR400 DDR400
DDR400 DDR400
DDR400 DDR400
DDR333 DDR400
DDR200 DDR400
DDR200 DDR400
DDR200 DDR333
Data
Chip Selects
Bus
MEMCS_1L_L* MEMCS_2H_L* MEMCS_2L_L* MEMCS_2H_L*
64bits
128bits
Single rank
Double rank
N/A
N/A
Single rank
Single rank
Double rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
N/A
N/A
Single rank
Single rank
Double rank
Double rank
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Single rank
Double rank
N/A
N/A
Single rank
Single rank
Double rank
Double rank
N/A
N/A
Single rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
N/A
N/A
Single rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
Single rank
Double rank
Note for “*”: Memory types must be set to values consistent with system hardware.
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Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SA T A Hard Drive
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 133/100/66. 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 133/100/66.
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About SA TA Connectors
Your motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting a total of two drives. SATA
refers to 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 (see
page 21) 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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PCI-E1 Slot
PCI-E2~3
Slots
AGPRO1
Slot
PCI Slots
CNR Slots
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.
The PCI Express x16 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.0a.
The two PCI Express x1 slots are fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.0a.
The AGP Express slot is used to install an AGP graphics card that emulates
the AGP function. To get better performance and compatibility on our
special designed AGPRO slot, we recommend users use one of the AGP
graphics cards that have been tested by our company. See the “AGP Ex-
press Graphics Cards Support List” or visit our website at “http://
www.ecs.com.tw” for the updated support list.
This motherboard is equipped with two 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 v2.2 compliant.
This slot is used to insert CNR card with Modem and Audio functionality.
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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.
Installing the Motherboard
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