IBM Motherboard User Manual
Motherboard User’s Guide
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Static Electricity Precautions
1. Do not take this motherboard and components out of their original staticproof package until you are ready to install them.
2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If you do
not have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare
metal of the system chassis.
3. Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges. Do not touch those
components unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard on
the top of static-protection package with component side facing up
while installing.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components
and connectors on the board.
2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect
power to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those
damages.
Copyright 2006
All Rights Reserved
PCxx00 Series, V1.0
May 2006
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T able of Contents
Trademark............................................................................................................i
Chapter 1: Introduction.....................................................................................1
Key Features .................................................................................................................... 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 5
Motherboard Components ............................................................................................6
I/O Ports ..........................................................................................................................7
Installing Memory Modules ..........................................................................................8
Jumper Settings ..............................................................................................................9
Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 10
Connecting Optional Devices ..................................................................................... 11
Install Other Devices .................................................................................................... 13
Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................1 5
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility....................................................................... 17
Introduction ..................................................................................................................1 7
Running the Setup Utility...................................................................................1 7
Standard CMOS Setup Page .......................................................................................18
Advanced BIOS Features Page .................................................................................. 1 9
Advanced Chipset Features Page ...............................................................................22
Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................................. 2 6
Power Management Setup Page ................................................................................30
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page .................................................................................. 3 4
PC Health Satus Page ................................................................................................. 35
Frequency/Voltage Control Page ...............................................................................3 6
Load Fail-Safe Defaults .............................................................................................. 3 7
Load Optimized Defaults ............................................................................................. 37
Set Supervisor Password ..............................................................................................37
Set User Password ........................................................................................................37
Save & Exit Setup .........................................................................................................38
Exit Without Saving ...................................................................................................... 38
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 39
Introduction ..................................................................................................................39
Installing Support Software ........................................................................................ 3 9
Bundled Software Installation ....................................................................................4 1
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Notice:
1. Owing to Microsoft certifying schedule is various to every supplier, we
might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft. Therefore, it
might happen under Windows XP that a dialogue box (shown as below)
pops out warning you this software has not passed Windows Logo
testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. Please rest assured
that our RD department has already tested and verified these drivers.
Just click the Continue Anyway button and go ahead the installation.
2. USB 2.0 Driver Limitations:
2-1. The USB 2.0 driver only supports Windows XP and Windows 2000.
2-2. If you connect a USB 2.0 hub to the root hub, plugging USB devices
into this hub, the system might not successfully execute certain USB
devices connection because it could not recognize these devices.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This motherboard has onboard PCxx00 processor with front-side bus speed 400
MHz.
This motherboard integrates the VIA CN700 Northbridge and VT8237R Plus
Southbridge that supports the Serial AT A interface f or high-performa nce a nd mainstream desktop PCs, and the built-in USB 2.0 providing higher bandwidth. It
implements Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0.
It supports 6-cha nnel AC97 Audio Codec and provides one IDE Ultra DMA 133/
100/66 channel. It has two 32-bit PCI slots, one CNR (Communications and
Networking Riser) slot (Optional), and supports the onboard 10Base-T/100Base-
TX Network interface (Optional). In addition, this motherboard has a full set of I/
O ports including two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard, one serial port, one
parallel port, one LAN port (optional), four back-panel USB 2.0 ports, and three
audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out. Onboard USB header(s) can
provide extra ports by connecting the Extended USB Module to the motherboard.
This motherboard is an M icro ATX size motherboard and has power connectors
for an ATX power supply.
Key Features
The key features of this motherboard include:
PCxx00 Processor Support
• Supports onboard PCxx00 processor
Chipset
There are VIA CN700 Northbridge and VT8237R Plus Southbridge in this
chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven
reliability and performance.
• Defines Highly Integrated Solutions for Value Embedded PC Designs --
High-performance UMA Northbridge that supports integrated PCxx00
Northbridge with 533 MHz FSB and UniChrome Pro 3D/2D Graphics &
Video Controllers in a single chi p
• High Ba ndwidth 533 MB/sec 8-bit V-Link Host Controller -- Supports 66
MHz, 8X/4X transfer modes, V-Link interface with 533 MB/sec total
bandwidth
• Advanced System Power Management Support -- ACPI 2.0 and PCI Bus
Power Management 1.1 compliant
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• PCI to system memory data streaming up to 132 Mbyte/sec (data sent to
north bridge via high speed Ultra V-Link interface)
• PCI-2.2 compliant, 32-bit 3.3V PCI interface with 5V tolerant inputs
• Support six PCI slots of arbitration and decoding for all integrated func-
tions and LPC bus.
• Dual Channel Serial ATA/RAID Controller—Complies with Serial ATA
Specification Revision 1.0
Memory Support
• Two 240-pin DIMM sockets for DDR2 SDRAM single channel memory
modules
• Supports DDR2 533/400 memory bus
• Maximum installed memory is 2 GB
Expansion Slots
• One CNR slot (Optional)
• Two 32-bit PCI slots
Onboard IDE channels
• Two IDE Connectors
• Supports PIO (Programmable Input/Output) and DMA (Direct Memory
Access) modes
• Supports IDE Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/100/66
MB/sec
Serial A TA (Optional)
• Two Serial ATA Connectors
• Transfer rate exceeding best ATA (~1.5 Gb/s) with scalability to higher
rates
• Low pin count for both host and devices
AC97 Codec
• Compliant with AC97 2.3 specification
• 16-bit Stereo full-duplex CODEC with independent and variable sampling
rate
• Support for 3.3v digital, 5v analog power supply and low power consump-
tion management
• Three analog line-level stereo inputs with 5-bit volume control: LINE_IN,
CD, AUX
• Front-Out, Surround-Out, MIC-In and LINE-In Jack Sensing
• Two analog line-level mono input
• Standard 48-Pin LQFP
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Onboard I/O Ports
• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
• One serial port
• One parallel port
• One VGA port
• Four back-panel USB2.0 ports
• One LAN port (Optional)
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
Fast Ethernet LAN (Optional)
• Built-in 100Base-TX/10Base-T Physical Layer solution
• Dual Speed -- 100/10 Mbps
• MII Interface to Ethernet Controller and Configuration & Status
• Auto Negotiation: 10/100, Full/Half Duplex
• Meet All a pplica ble IEEE 802.3/802.3u, 10Ba se-T and 100 Base-TX Stan -
dards
USB 2.0
• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0
• Compliant with Intel Enhanced Host Controller Interface Specification
Revision 1.0
• Complia nt with Universal Host Controller Interfa ce Specification Revision
1.1
• Support PCI-Bus Power Management Interface Specification release 1.1
• Legacy support for all downstream facing ports
BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses Award BIOS that enables users to configure many system
features including the following:
• Power management
• W ake-up alarms
• CPU parameters and memory timing
• CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock
speeds.
Dimensions
• Micro ATX form factor of 228 x 190 mm
Note: Hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without notification.
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Package Contents
Your motherboard package ships with the following items:
The motherboard
Two IDE drive ribbon cable
The Software support CD
The I/O Shield
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Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation
To install this motherboard in a system, please follow these instructions in this
chapter:
Identify the motherboard components
Install one or more system memory modules
Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly
Install this motherboard in a system chassis (case)
Connect any extension brackets or cables to headers/connectors on the
motherboard
Install peripheral devices and make the appropriate connections to
headers/connectors on the motherboard
Note:
1 Before installing this motherboard, make sure jumper CLR_CMOS1
is under Normal setting. See this chapter for information about
locating CLR_CMOS1 and the setting options.
2 Never connect power to the system during installation; otherwise, it
may damage the motherboard.
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Motherboard Components
ITEM LABEL COMPONENTS
1 P WR2 Standard 4-P in ATX P ower connector
2 CPU_FAN1 CPU Fan connector (3PIN)
3 DDRII1~2 240-pin DDR2 SDRA M s ockets
4 PWR1 Standard 20-Pin ATX Pow er connector
5 IDE1 Primary IDE connector
6 IDE2 Secondary IDE connector
7 SPK1 Speaker header
8 SATA1/2 Serial ATA connectors (Optional)
9 PANEL1 Front Panel Switch/LED header
10 CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper
11 SYS_FAN1 System Fan connector
12 FDD1 Floppy Disk Drive connector (Optional)
13 F_USB1/2 Front Panel USB headers
14 CNR1 CNR slot (Optional)
15 F_AUDIO1 Front Panel Audio header
16 PCI1-2 32-bit PCI slots
17 CD_IN1 Analog Audio Input header
18 IR1 Infrared header
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I/O Ports
The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the
motherboard.
PS /2 Mouse
PS /2 Keyboard
Parallel Port (LPT1)
Serial Port (COM1)
VG A Port
LAN Port (optional)
USB Por t s
Audio Ports
Use the upper P S/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing
device.
Use the low er PS/2 port to connect a P S /2
keyboard.
Use the Parallel port to connect printers or other
parallel communications devices.
Use the CO M port to connect serial devices such
as mice or fax/m odems. CO M1 is identified by the
system a s COM1.
Use the VGA port to connect VGA devices.
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect
your computer to the Network.
Use the USB ports to connect US B devices.
Use these three audio jacks to connect audio
devices. The first jack is for stereo Line-In signal,
the second jack for stereo Line-Out signal, and the
third jack for Microphone.
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Installing Memory Modules
This motherboard accommodates two 240-pin DIMM sockets (Dual Inline Memory
Module) for unbuffered DDR2 533/400 memory modules (Double Data Rate
SDRAM), and maximum 2 GB installed memory.
Over its predecessor, DDR-SDRAM, DDR2-SDRAM offers greater bandwidth
and density in a smaller package along with a reduction in power consumption. In
addition, DDR2-SDRAM offers new features and functions that enable a higher
clock rate and data rate operations of 400 MHz, 533 MHz, 667 MHz, and above.
DDR2 transfers 64 bits of data twice every clock cycle.
Memory Module Installation Procedure
These modules can be installed with up to 2 GB system memory. Refer to the
following to install the memory module.
1. Push down the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket.
2. Align the memory module with the socket. There is a notch on the DIMM
socket that you can install the DIMM module in the correct direction.
Match the cutout on the DIMM module with the notch on the DIMM
socket.
3. Install the DIMM module into the socket and press it firmly down until it
is seated correctly. The socket latches are levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM.
4. Install any remaining DIMM modules.
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Jumper Settings
Connecting two pins with a jumper cap is SHORT; removing a jumper cap from
these pins, OPEN.
CLR_CMOS1: Clear CMOS Jumper
Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory . You may need to clear
the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent
your motherboard from operating. T o clear the CMOS me mory, disconnect all the
power cables from the motherboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR
setting for a few seconds.
Function Jumper
Normal Short Pins 1-2
Clear CMOS Short Pins 2-3
Note: To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend
users to enter the main BIOS setting page to Load Optimal Defaults
and then Save Changes and Exit.
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Install The Motherboard
Install the motherboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a Micro ATX size
motherboard. You can install this motherboard in an ATX case. Make sure your
case has an I/O cover plate matching the ports on this motherboard.
Install the motherboard in a case. Follow the case manufacturer’s instructions to
use the hardware and internal mounting points on the chassis.
Connect the power connector from the power supply to the PWR1 connector on
the motherboard. PWR2 is a +12V connecotr f or CPU Vcore power.
If there is a cooling fan installed in the system chassis, connect the cable from the
cooling fan to the SYS_FAN1 fan power connector on the motherboard.
Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1 header.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 HD_LED_P(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP(+)
3 HD_LED_N(-) 4 FP PWR/SLP(-)
5 RESET_SW_N(-) 6 POWER_SW_P(+)
7 RESET_SW_P( +) 8 POWER_SW_N(-)
9 RSV D_DNU 10 KEY
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Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard optional
devices:
SPK1: Speaker Header
Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK1 header on the motherboard.
Pin Signal
1 +5V
2NC
3GND
4SPKR
F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1AUD_MIC 2AUD_GND
3 AUD_MIC_BIAS 4 AUD_VCC
5 AUD_FPOUT_R 6 AUD_RET _R
7HP_ON 8KEY
9 AUD_FPOUT_L 10 AUD_RET_L
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