Gigatrend Technology Axper XP-K7S748 User Manual
M-040601
XP-K7S748
AMD Socket A Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Motherboard
XP-K7S748
Jul. 2, 2004
Jul. 2, 2004
XP-K7S748
Motherboard
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installation procedures, please consult a qualified computer technician.
Terms of Use
To avoid unnecessary errors of operation, please consult the user manual prior to hardware
installation. For more up-to-date information, please link to our company website at http://
www.axper.com
Prior to beginning installation procedures, please make sure that your computer turned off and
is connected to a grounded power outlet. If your system is not turned off during installation,
this could result in harm or damage to the motherboard, the components as well as to the
user.
Contents
Motherboard Layout ........................................................................4
1. Production Introduction .............................................................5
1.1. Feature Summary.............................................................................. 5
1.2. I/O Back Panel and Connectors & Jumper Setting........................... 6
1.2.1. I/O Back Panel ...................................................................................... 6
1.2.2. Connectors & Jumper Setting .............................................................. 6
2. Hardware Installation ................................................................9
2.1. Installation of a Socket A CPU and Fan Sink .................................... 9
2.2. Installation of Memory ..................................................................... 10
2.3. Installation of the Graphics Card..................................................... 10
3. BIOS Setup............................................................................ 11
3.1. Setup Screen Features (BIOS version: E6).....................................11
3.2. Standard CMOS Features............................................................... 12
3.3. Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................... 14
3.4. Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................... 15
3.5. Power Management Setup.............................................................. 17
3.6. PnP/PCI Configuration .................................................................... 18
3.7. PC Health Status............................................................................. 19
3.8. Frequency/Voltage Control.............................................................. 20
3.9. Top Performance ............................................................................. 21
3.10. Load Fail-Safe Defaults................................................................... 21
3.11. Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................. 21
3.12. Set User Password.......................................................................... 21
3.13. Save & Exit Setup............................................................................ 21
3.14. Exit Without Saving ......................................................................... 22
4. Driver Installation....................................................................22
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Motherboard Layout
CODEC
KB_MS
COMA
LPT
USB
LAN
F_AUDIO
AUDIO
XP-K7S748
SOCKET A
CPU_FAN
ATX
CD_IN
SiS 748
BIOS
AGP
COMB
FDD
F_USB
BATTERY
IT8705F
IDE2
963L
PCI1
IDE1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
F_PANEL
PWR_LED
DDR2
DDR3
SYS_FAN
PCI5
DDR1
RTL8201
SW1
USB
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CPU Socket A for AMD AthlonTM XP/AthlonTM/DuronTM processor
400/333/266MHz FSB
Supports 1.4GHz and faster
Chipset North Bridge: SiS 748
South Bridge: SiS 963L
Memory 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets, support up to 3GB DRAM (Max)
Supports DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 DIMM
Supports only 2.5V DDR SDRAM
Slots 1 AGP slot 4X/8X (1.5V) device support
5 PCI slots support 33MHz & PCI 2.2 compliant
On-Board IDE 2 IDE controller provide IDE HDD/CD-ROM(IDE1, IDE2) with PIO,
Bus Master (Ultra DMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133) operation modes
Can connect up to 4 IDE devices
On-Board Floppy 1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88M bytes
On-Board Peripherals 1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode
2 Serial port (COMA, COMB)
6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 x Rear, 4 x Front by cable)
1 Front Audio connector
1 PS/2 Keyboard
1 PS/2 Mouse
On-Board LAN Builit-in RTL8201
1 RJ45 port
On-Board Sound ALC655 CODEC
Support 2/4/6 channel
Line Out / Line In / Mic In
CD In
BIOS Licensed AWARD BIOS
Supports BIOSNow!
I/O Control IT8705F
Hardware Monitor System voltage detect
CPU/System temperature detect
CPU/System fan revolution detect
CPU/System fan failure warning
CPU thermal shutdown function
Form Factor ATX size form factor, 30.5mm x 19.9mm
1. Production Introduction
The user manual provides steps related to quick installation. If you wish to view complete
product information, please select the " ",Open User Manual button located on the driver
CD or link to our website at http://www.axper.com to received the most up-to-date information.
1.1. Feature Summary
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1.2. I/O Back Panel and Connectors & Jumper Setting
1.2.2. Connectors & Jumper Setting
FDD (Floppy Disk Drive Connector)
The FDD connector is able to connect a single floppy disk drive via a FDD cable. Usually one
edge of the FDD cable is marked in red, please attach this marked edge to position 1 on the
connector.
PS/2 Keyboard / Connects PS/2 standard keyboard and PS/2 standard
PS/2 Mouse mouse
Parallel port (LPT) Connects to printer
COMA/COMB (Serial port) Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices
LAN (RJ45 LAN Port) Internet connection with speed of up to10/100Mbps
USB Prior to use, please make sure that your system as well
(Universal Serial Bus Port) as the connected attachments support the USB interface.
If driver installation is required, please consult the USB
section of the user manual.
Line In Connects to optical devices, CD players and other audio
input devices
LineOut Connects to speakers or headphones
Mic In Connects to microphone
SW1 (System Jumper)
System clock can be adjusted to 100/133/166/200MHz. SW1 allows you to adjust the system
clock.
ON
OFF: Auto (133/166/200MHz , supports FSB 266/333/
400MHz CPU)
ON: 100MHz (supports FSB 200MHz CPU, default)
If you are using a FSB
266MHz/333MHz or 400MHz
CPU, please set the jumper to
OFF (133/166/200MHz).
OFF
ON
OFF
1.2.1. I/O Back Panel
LAN
Parallel Port
PS/2 Keyboard
USB
COM B
COM A
MIC In
PS/2 Mouse
Line In
Line Out
USB
1
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CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Power Connector); SYS_FAN (System Fan Power Connector)
The CPU_Fan power connector provides the largest amount of power to the CPU fan at
600mA. You can connect the casing fan to the SYS_FAN connector to enhance system cooling.
ATX (ATX Power Connector)
The ATX power connector provides power to the motherboard. Prior to connection,
please make sure that the power supply is disconnected.
F_PANEL (Front Panel Control Connector)
The F_Panel Control Connector connects to certain connectors on the front panel of the
system casing such as IDE Hard Disk Active LED, speaker, reset, and power on/off connectors.
You can use the schematic diagram below as the basis for connection.
PIN SIGNAL
1 GND
2 +12V
3 Sense
PIN SIGNAL
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 VCC
5 GND
6 VCC
7 GND
8 Power Good
9 5VSB
(stand by +5V)
10 +12V
PIN SIGNAL
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON
(soft on/off)
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 VCC
20 VCC
PIN SIGNAL
HD IDE Hard Disk Active LED
SPK Speaker Connector
RES Reset Switch
PW Power Switch
MSG Message LED/Power/Sleep LED
NC NC
IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 and IDE2 Connector)
The IDE connector is able to connect two IDE devices via an IDE cable and requires checking
of the IDE jumper setting. It is recommended that the hard drive be connected to the first IDE
connector while the optical drive be connected to the second IDE connector.
CPU_FAN SYS_FAN
1 39
2
40
1
1
20
11
10
1
1
2
19
20
HD-
HD+
RES+
RES-
NC
SPK-
MSG-
MSG+
PW-
PW+
SPK+
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