ESC GeForce6100SM-M 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

Chapter 2

Installing the Motherboard

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

Chapter 4

Using the Motherboard Software

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Describes installation of motherboard
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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...................................................................................12

Installing the Processor...............................................................12

Installing Memory Modules.........................................................14

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive........18

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive...............................................19

Installing Add-on Cards..............................................................20

Connecting Optional Devices......................................................22

Connecting I/O Devices..........................................................................25

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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 Features...........................................................30

Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................32

Advanced Chipset Features.........................................................36

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Integrated Peripherals.................................................................39

Power Management Setup...........................................................43

PNP/PCI Configurations.............................................................45

PC Health Status..........................................................................46

Load Fail-Safe Defaults.....................................................................47

Load Optimized Defaults.............................................................47

Set Supervisor/User Password....................................................47

Save & Exit Setup ...............................................................................48

Exit Without Saving......................................................................48

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Using the Motherboard Software 51

About the Software CD-ROM...............................................................51

Auto-installing under Windows 2000/XP.............................................51

Running Setup..............................................................................52

Manual Installation..................................................................................54

Utility Software Reference.......................................................................54

Multi-Language Translation

Chapter 1

Introducing the Motherboard

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the GeForce6100SM-M motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard that supports Socket AM2 AMD Athlon 64

FX/Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon 64/Sempron CPUs for high-end business or personal

desktop markets.

This motherboard is based on NVIDIA®ΜCP61Standard media and communications pro­cessor (MCP) for best desktop platform solution. MCP61S is a single-chip, highly inte­grated, high performance HyperTransport peripheral controller, unmatched by any other
single chip-device controller. This motherboard supports up to 16 GB of system memory
with DDR2 800/667/533. DIMMs, high resolution graphics via an PCI Express x 16 slot
(MCP61S only support PCI Express x8), native Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0, 6-channel audio
and SATA support with RAID function.

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, one VGA port, one optional LAN
port, one optional 1394a port and audio jacks for microphone, line-in, and line-out. This
motherboard is designed in a Micro ATX form factor using a four-layer printed circuit board
and measures 244 mm x 224 mm.

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Introducing the Motherboard

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Feature

Processor

This motherboard uses a Socket AM2 that carries the following features:

• Accommodates AMD Athlon 64 FX/Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core/Athlon 64/Sempron

processors

• Supports up to 2000 MT/s HyperTransportTM (HT) interface Speeds

HyperTransportTM 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 NVIDIA®MCP61S is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.

• HyperTransport x16 up and down links at up to 1.0 GHz to the AM2 CPUs

• support PCI Express x8 for external graphics

• PCI 2.3 interface at 33 MHz

• Support 2 SATA2 3.0 Gb/s devices

• Native 10/100 Ethernet MAC supported

• Eight USB 2.0 ports supported

• Fast ATA-133 IDE controller

• High Definition Audio Specification 1.0 compliant

Memory

• DDR2 800/667/533 DDR SDRAM with Dual Channel supported

• Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMs

• Up to 8 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 16 GB

Audio

The onboard Audio provides the following features:

• Three Stereo DACs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 5.1 channel
audio solution

• ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96k sample rate

• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 3.0x audio requirements

• Direct Sound 3D

• 8 channels of DAC support 24/20/16-bit PCM format for 7.1 audio solution

• Supports 192K/96K/48K/44.1KHz DAC sample rate

• Power support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 3.5V~5.25V

• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.x audio requirements

• Direct Sound 3DTM compatible

• DolbyR Digital Encoder output for consumer electronic application

• Four Stereo DACs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 channel audio
solution

• ADCs support 48k/96k sample rate

• High quality differential CD input

• Power Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V

• Meets Microsoft WHQL/WLP 2.0 audio requirements

• Direct Sound 3D

TM

compatible

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compatible

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Onboard LAN (Optional)

The onboard LAN provides the following features:

• Supports 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s N-way Auto-negotiation operation

• Supports Wake-on-LAN function and remote wake-up

• Half/Full Duplex capability

• Integrated 10/100/1000 transceiver

• Supports PCI rev.2.3,32-bit,33/66 MHz

• Crossover Detection & Auto-Correction

• Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support

• 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3u fast Ethernet transceiver

• Low-power mode

• MII and 7-wire serial interface

1394a FireWire (Optional)

• Compliant with single chip host controller of IEEE Std 1394-1995 and IEEE
1394a-2000

• Integrated 400 Mb/s 2-port PHY for the PCI BUS

• 3.3V Power Supply with 5V Tolerant Inputs

Expansion Options

:
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:

• One PCI Express x16 for Graphics Interface (MCP61S only support PCI
Express x8)

• One PCI Express x1 slot

• Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slots

• One IDE connectors supporting up to two IDE devices

• One floppy disk drive interface

• Two 7-pin SATA2 connectors

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

• One VGA port

• Four USB ports

• One LAN port (optional)

• One 1394a port (optional)

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

BIOS Firmware

The 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.

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

2 DIMM1~2 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots

3 IRDA * Infrared header

4 FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector

5 ATX_POWER1 Standard 24-pin ATX power connector
6 IDE1 Primary IDE connector
7 PWR_FAN * Power cooling fan connector

8 SATA1~2 Serial ATA connectors

9 PANEL1 Front Panel switch/LED header

10 USB1~2 Front Panel USB headers
11 CLR_COMS Clear CMOS jumper

12 1394A1* 1394a header

13 WOL1* Wake on LAN connector

14 COM2 * Onboard serial port header
15 AUDIO1 Front panel audio header

16 CD_IN Analog audio output connector
17 SPDIFO1 * SPDIF out header

18 PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots

19 PCIEX1 PCI Express x1 slots

20 PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot

21 SYS_FAN1 System cooling fan connector
22 ATX12V1 4-pin +12V power connector

23 CPU_FAN1 CPU cooling fan connector

Socket AM2 for AMD Athlon 64 FX/Athlon 64

X2 Dual-Core/Athlon 64/Sempron processors

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* Stands for optional component

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. Firstly, 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, this
motherboard supports one or two floppy diskette drives and two 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 Micro ATX form factor of 244 X 224 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_COMS 3-pin

Type

Description

CLEAR CMOS

Setting (default)

1-2: NORMAL
2-3: CLEAR

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

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CLR_COMS

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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 power cooling fan connector to PWR_FAN.
3 Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN1.
4 Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER1.
5 Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V1.
6 Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1.

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 ATX_POWER1 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 fully­configured system.

With ATX v1.x power supply, users please note
that when installing 20-pin power cable, the
latche of power cable falls on the left side of
the ATX_POWER1 connector latch, just as the
picture shows.

20-pin power cable

With ATX v2.x power supply, users please note
that when installing 24-pin power cable, the
latches of power cable cling s to the right side
of the ATX_POWER1 connector latach.

24-pin power cable

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CPU_FAN1/SYS_FAN1: Cooling FAN Power Connectors

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Pin Signal Name

1 GND System Ground

2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor

4 PWM CPU FAN control

Function

PWR_FAN: Cooling FAN Power Connector (Optional)

Pin Signal Name Function

1 GND System Ground

2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor

ATX_POWER1: ATX 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

ATX12V1: ATX 12V Power Connector

Pin Signal Name

1 Ground

2 Ground
3 +12V

4 +12V

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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:

Pin Signal Function Pin Signal 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.

Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED

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

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 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.

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This motherboard has a Socket AM2 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.

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Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates two 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs and supports DDR2 800

/667/533 DDR2 SDRAM. You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each

module can be installed with 8 GB of memory; the total memory capacity is 16 GB.

DDR2 SDRAM memory module table

Memory module Memory Bus

DDR2 533 266 MHz

DDR2 667 333 MHz

DDR2 800 400 MHz

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 DDR2 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: Unbuffered DIMM Support for Socket AM2 CPU

DRAM
Speed

DDR2-400 - Any 1T 002F_2F2Fh X011_1222h
DDR2-400 Any Any 2T 002F_2F2Fh X011_1322h
DDR2-533 - Any 1T 002F_2F2Fh X011_1222h

DDR2-533

DDR2-533 SRx8 SRx8 2T 0000_2F2Fh X011_1322h
DDR2-533 DRx8 DRx8 2T 0034_2F2Fh X011_1322 h

DDR2-533

DDR2-533

DDR2-667 - Any 1T 0020_2020h X011_1222h

DDR2-667

DDR2-667 SRx8 SRx8 2T 0030_2020h X011_1322 h
DDR2-667 DRx8 DRx8 2T 002B_2020h X011_1322 h

DDR2-667

DDR2-667

DDR2-800 - Any 2T 0020_2520h X011_3222h
DDR2-800 Any An y 2T 0020 _2520h X011_3222h

1. SRx16=Single Rank x16 DIMM
SRx8=Single Rank x8 DIMM
DRx16=Dual Rank x16 DIMM
DRx8= Dual Rank x8 DIM M

1

DIMM1

DIMM21

SRx16 SRx16
SRx16 SRx8

SRx8 SRx16

DRx8 SRx16

SRx16 DRx8

DRx8 SRx8
SRx8 DRx8

SRx16 SRx16
SRx16 SRx8

SRx8 SRx16

DRx8 SRx16

SRx16 DRx8

DRx8 SRx8
SRx8 DRx8

Timing

Address Timing

Mode

Control Register

2T 002F_2F2Fh X011_1322h

2T 0038_2F2Fh X011_1322h

2T 0037_2F2Fh X011_1322h

2T 0020_2020h X011_1322h

2T 002C_2020h X011_1322h

2T 002A_2020h X011_1322h

Output Driver

Compensation

Control Register

Table B: DDR2 (memory module) QVL (Qualified Vendor List)

The following DDR2 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with this

motherboard.

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Type Size Vendor Module Name

4PB11D9CHM

VC256MB533D2 4PB11 D9CHM

SAMSUNG K4T510830B-GCD5
SAMSUNG K4T51083QF-ZCD5

HYB18T512800AF37

HYB818T512800AF373346 778

Hynix KVR533D2N4/512 HY5PS12821

Hynix KVR533D2N4/512HY5PS 56821

DDR2 533

DDR2 667

DDR2 800

CORSAIR
CORSAIR

Eipida 04180WB00

Infineon Kingston HYB18T512260AF-3. 7

256 MB

Kingston ELPIDA E5 116AF-5C-E HYB18T512260AF-3.7
Kingmax Hynix HY5PS121621

Nanya NT5TU32M16AG-37B

Ramaxel ELPIDA E5116AF-5C-E
AEONEON AET660UD00-370A98X AET660UD00-370A98 Z
AEONEON AET93F370A98Z

Auspis DR2504-206IK

CORSAIR 4PB11D9 CHM

CORSAIR

Eipida 04180WB01

G.SKILL G76 GT

512 MB

Infineon

Kingmax Hynix HY5PS121621FP-C4

Kingston

PQI PQC2648S3
Ramaxel ELPIDA E5116AF-5C-E
Samsung K4T51083QC
Twinmos Hynix 8D22JB-HX Elpida 8D22JB-ED

Apacer AM4B5708GEJ-5D Eipida E5108AB-5C-E

Geil AG8AKT5H120004
Kingmax KKEA88E4AAKKG-37

1 GB

UMAX U2S12030TP-5C

UNIFOSA ELPIDA E5108AE-6E-E

Infineon HYS64T325001HU-3- A

256 MB

A-DATA Eipida E5108AB-5C-E

Corsair ValusSELECT 32M8CEC ValusSelect M11100 513

GEIL GL2L64MO88BA18W
Hynix HY818T512

Infinity 0547W64M8

512 MB

Kingston D6408TE8EWL3

PQI E5108AE-6E-E

SAMSUNG K4T51083QC K4T56083QF-ZCE6

SIS SLX246M8-T6E

SyncMAX 64MX8 D2-F

Transcend SAMSUNG K4T51083QC

Apacer Eipida E5108AB-6E-E

Infineon HYB18T512800AF3S

1 GB

Kingston D6408TE8EWL3

Team T2D648MT-6

Apacer 78.91Q9K.AUC

Infineon Hynix HYS64T64020HU-2.5 -A

512 MB

Kingmax NT5TU64M8BE-25C

SyncMAX PC2-8004-4-4 R050075B

Kingbox DDR264082200-3

Team T2D648MT-8

1 GB

Transcend Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-S5

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA 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 one IDE interface. 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 corresponds to the pin 1 of the I/O port connector.

IDE1: Primary IDE Connector

The first hard drive should always be connected to 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.

About SATA 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 and
follow the illustration below to install the SATA hard drives.

Installing Serial ATA 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.

SATA cable (optional)

SATA power cable (optional)

Installing the Motherboard

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.

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive

The motherboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD1) interface and ships with a diskette
drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25­inch 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.

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.

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.

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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.

PCIEX16 Slot The PCI Express x16 slot is used to install an external PCI Express

PCIE_RST1
Slot

PCI1~2 Slots

graphics card that is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specifica­tion revision 1.0a.

The PCI Express x1 slot is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 1.0a as well.

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 v2.3 compliant.

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.

Installing the Motherboard

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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