Elitegroup EZ User Manual

Preface

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Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaim any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel

Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners

and are acknowledged.

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.

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 Interferencecausing 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

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

Describes features of the motherboard, and provides a shipping checklist.

⇒ page 1

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Describes installation of motherboard components.

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⇒ page 6

Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility.

⇒ page 24

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Describes the motherboard software. Go to

⇒ page 47

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CHAPTER 1 1

Introducing the Motherboard 1

Introduction.................................................................................................1

Features .....................................................................................................2

Motherboard Components..........................................................................4

CHAPTER 2 6

Installing the Motherboard 6

Safety Precautions......................................................................................6

Quick Guide................................................................................................6

Installing the Motherboard in a Case..........................................................7

Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................7

Checking Jumper Settings............................................................................... 8

Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 8

Connecting Case Components...................................................................9

Installing Hardware...................................................................................11

Installing the Processor...................................................................................11

Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 13

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 15

Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 18

Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 20

Connecting I/O Devices............................................................................23

CHAPTER 3 24

Using BIOS 24

About the Setup Utility..............................................................................24

The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 24

Entering the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 25

Updating the BIOS........................................................................................ 25

Using BIOS...............................................................................................26

Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................. 27

Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 29

Advanced Chipset Features........................................................................... 33

Integrated Peripherals.................................................................................... 35

Power Management Setup............................................................................. 39

PNP/PCI Configurations................................................................................ 41

PC Health Status............................................................................................ 43

Frequency Control......................................................................................... 44

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option..................................................................... 45

Load Optimized Defaults Option................................................................... 45

Set Supervisor/User Password....................................................................... 45

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Save & Exit Setup Option ............................................................................. 46

Exit Without Saving ...................................................................................... 46

CHAPTER 4 47

Using the Motherboard Software 47

About the Software CD-ROM ...................................................................47

Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP .......................................47

Running Setup............................................................................................... 48

Manual Installation....................................................................................50

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Introducing the Motherboard

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We are proud to present you the new I4-3 motherboard, which is a high quality, high performance, and enhanced platform that follows ATX format to OEMs and system integrators looking for solutions that offer the utmost features without sacrificing design flexibility.

With a measurement of 165 x 267 mm, this motherboard is based on the ATX form factor featuring the Intel Springdale-G (865G) Northbridge and ICH5 82801EB Southbridge chipsets. Springdale is a Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) designed for use with a mPGA478 processor. The component provides the CPU interface, DDR interface, AGP interface, Hub Interface, CSA Interface and integrated graphics with display interfaces. Its role in a system is to provide high performance integrated graphics and manage the flow of information between its six interfaces. This includes arbitrating between the six interfaces when each initiates an operation.

The system memory supports two 64-bit wide DDR data channel, suppor ting 512/256/128/64Mb SDRAM technology. The maximum memory size is 4GB capability. This motherboard provides the standard 400/533/800 MHz CPU front side bus with extra capability.

I4-3 uses ADD Card in AGP slot simultaneously or the upgradeable external

1.5V only 8X/4X AGP Card. The motherboard encloses an advanced full set of I/O ports, PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard, COM1, VGA Port ,1394a Port, and Audio Ports, LAN Port, and four USB Ports. The CPU FSB is 800/533/400MHZ.

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Processor The I4-3 motherboard uses an Intel P4 478-pin socket that

Chipset I4-3 uses chipsets of the Springdale-G (865G) Northbridge and

Memory

AC’97 Au d io CODEC

Expansion

1394 FireWire (VT6307)

supports 400/533/800 MHz system bus with speed of 1.3G to

3.06GHz and above.

the ICH5 82801EB Southbridge. The table below briefly explains some of the chipset’s advanced features.

Chipset Features

865G

ICH5

82801

EB SB

The motherboard supports DDR 266/333/400 SDRAM. It accommodates two unbuffered 2.5V 184-pin DDR DIMM slots. Each slot supports up to 1GB with a total maximum memory size of 2GB capability.

The AC’97 Audio CODEC is compliant with the AC’97 2.3 specification that provides 48KHz of S/PDIF output and high quality differential CD input. It also supports two software selectable MIC inputs.

The main board comes with the following expansion options:

• One PCI slot

• One AGP slot

• Two IDE connectors which support four IDE

• One onboard LAN chip (GIGA-LAN)

• LAN port on top of the USB port and one onboard LAN

• Compatible with 1394a OHCI Link layer controller with

• Embedded 1394 link core with 32-bit power-managed PCI

• Supports 12C EEPROM and 4-wire serial GUID PROM

Supports a single processor with a data transferrate of 400/533/800 MHz.

Supports DDR-SDRAM at 266/333/400 MHz operation.

Supports AGP 2.0 including 1X/4X/8X AGP Data Transfers and 4X/8X Fast Write Protocol

Supports 8-bits/66 MHz 8X hub interface to the Intel ICH5.

Supports eight USB 2.0 ports for serial transfer at 480MBit/sec max.

Integrated LAN Controller and 2 channel ultra ATA/100 bus master IDE controllers.

USB controller 2.0 with expanded capabilities for 8 ports.

SMBUS with host interfaces for processor communications and slave interfaces for external SMBUS masters as well as PCI Bus Interface with PCI rev. 2.3,3.3V(5V tolerant), and it is 33 MHz interface compliant.

1394 port

integrated 400Mbit 2-port PHY PCI bus. bus interface. shadow to EEPROM

Integrated I/O

BIOS Firmware

Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without prior notice.

There is a full set of I/O ports and connectors on this main board:

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

• One serial port

• One VGA port

• One LAN port (GIGA-LAN)

• One 1394 LAN (Optional)

• Four USB ports

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out

This motherboard uses Award 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.

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Table of Motherboard Components

Label Component

AGP1 A.G.P. slot (1.5V only) ATX1 ATX power supply connector ATX12V ATX12V power supply connector CDIN1 (Sony) for CD-ROM audio cable CMJ1 New EZ-Watcher header CMJ2 USB/1394/MIC/Speaker-out Header CPU Socket 478 pins DIP socket DDJ1 CPU over-loading protect header DIMM1 2.5V un-buffer 184 pins socket (CH-A) DIMM2 2.5V un-buffer 184 pins socket (CH-B) FM1 SPDIF out/FM modular Header IDE1 Primary IDE CONN. (Blue) IDE2 Secondary IDE CONN JP1 Clear CMOS jumper JP6 AC-MODEM (for ECS MODEM card) LPT1 Parallel port NBFAN1 Northbridge cooling fan connector PCI 1 PCI slot 1 SATA1 Serial ATA connector SYSFAN1 System fan connector SYSFAN2 CPU fan

This is the end of Chapter 1. The following chapter explains how to install the motherboard.

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Installing the Motherboard

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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.

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This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system with the motherboards.

The following table provides a reference for installing specific components:

Locating Motherboard Components Go to page 4 Installing the motherboard in a case Go to page 7 Setting Jumpers Go to page 7 Installing Case Components Go to page 9 Installing the Processor Go to page 11 Installing Memory Go to page 13 Installing a HDD and CD-ROM Drive Go to page 15 Installing Add-on Cards Go to page 18 Connecting Options Go to page 20 Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices Go to page 23

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Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the motherboard in a case:

This illustration shows an example of a motherboard being installed in a tower-type case:

Note: Do not over-tighten

the screws as this can stress the motherboard.

Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond to 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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This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard.

Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the ju mpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.

The illustrations below 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

Checking Jumper Settings

The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pi n 1 is labeled.

Jumper Settings

Jumper Type Description Setting (default)

JP1 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: NORMAL

2-3: CLEAR

Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system

JP1

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After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following:

1. The Northbridge cooling fan is already connected to

NBFAN1.

2. Connect the case

cooling fan connector to SYSFAN1.

3. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to

SYSFAN2.

4. Connect the Pentium 4 auxiliary power supply connector to ATX12V.

5. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX1.

NBFAN1/SYSFAN1/SYSFAN2: FAN Power Connectors

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground 2 +12V Power +12V 3 Sense Sensor

ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

1 Ground 2 Ground 3 +12V 4 +12V

ATX1: ATX 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

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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 mot herboard 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 overclock processors or other components to run faster than their rated speed.

Warning: Overclocking components can adversely affect the reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system. Overclocking can permanently damage the motherboard by generating excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits.

This motherboard has a Socket 478 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.

CPU Installation Procedure

Note: The pin-1 corner is marked with an arrow

Follow these instructions to install the Retention Module and CPU:

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 pinhole noticeably missing). Align and insert the CPU correctly.

3. Press the lever down.

4. Apply thermal grease on top of the CPU.

5. Put the CPU Fan down

on the retention module and snap the four retention legs of the cooling fan into place.

6. Flip the levers over to lock the heat sink in place.

7. Connect the CPU

Cooling Fan power cable to the CPUFAN1 connector. This completes the installation

Notes:

• 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

This motherboard accommodates two 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM memory modules. Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM doubles the rate to 2.7 GBps and 5.4 GBps. The memory chips must be standard SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory). The memory bus can run up to 200 MHz.

You ca n install DDR266/333/400 memory modules; the motherboard accommodates two memory modules. You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each module can be installed with 128 MB to 1 GB of memory; total memory capacity is 2GB.

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.

Refer to the following to install the memory modules.

1. This motherboard supports unbuffered DDR SDRAM onl y. Do not attempt to insert any other type of DDR SDRAM into the slots.

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