LAN, VGA, SATA, PCI, USB, HD Audio, RoHS Compliant
User Manual
Rev. 1.00 – 19 May, 2010
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PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
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PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
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BIOS Menu 1: Main.......................................................................................................................56
BIOS Menu 2: Advanced..............................................................................................................58
BIOS Menu 3: CPU Configuration...............................................................................................58
BIOS Menu 4: IDEConfiguration.................................................................................................59
BIOS Menu 5: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................61
BIOS Menu 6: IDE Master and IDE Slave Configuration...........................................................65
BIOS Menu 7: Super IO Configuration........................................................................................66
BIOS Menu 8: Hardware Health Configuration..........................................................................69
BIOS Menu 9: ACPI Configuration..............................................................................................72
BIOS Menu 10: ACPI Settings .....................................................................................................73
BIOS Menu 11: APM Configuration.............................................................................................74
BIOS Menu 12: Remote Access Configuration..........................................................................76
BIOS Menu 13: USB Configuration.............................................................................................79
BIOS Menu 14: PCI/PnP Configuration.......................................................................................81
BIOS Menu 15: Boot.....................................................................................................................83
BIOS Menu 16: Boot Settings Configuration.............................................................................84
BIOS Menu 17: Boot Device Priority Settings ...........................................................................86
BIOS Menu 18: Hard Disk Drives ................................................................................................87
BIOS Menu 19: Removable Drives..............................................................................................88
BIOS Menu 20: CD/DVD Drives ...................................................................................................89
BIOS Menu 21: Security...............................................................................................................89
BIOS Menu 22: Chipset................................................................................................................91
BIOS Menu 23:Northbridge Chipset Configuration...................................................................91
BIOS Menu 24: Southbridge Chipset Configuration.................................................................93
BIOS Menu 25: Exit.......................................................................................................................94
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Chapter
1
1 Introduction
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1.1 Introduction
PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
Figure 1-1: PCIE-G41A2
The PCIE-G41A2 is a PCIMG 1.3 motherboard with an 800/1066/1333 MHz front side bus.
It accepts a Socket LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Duo/Quad/Extreme processor and supports
two 2.0 GB (max.) 800/1066 MHz dual-channel DDR3 DIMM modules. The PCIE-G41A2
includes a VGA. Expansion and I/O include support for four PCI card slots, one PCIe x16
slot and one PCIe x4 slot on the backplane, High Definition audio (via audio kit), eight USB
2.0 ports, four SATA connectors (RAID 0, 1, 5), FDD, IDE, parallel port interface and serial
port connectors, and two Gigabit Ethernet ports.
1.2 Benefits
Some of the PCIE-G41A2 motherboard benefits include:
Powerful graphics
Staying connected with both wired LAN connections
Speedy running of multiple programs and applications
1.3 Features
Some of the PCIE-G41A2 motherboard features are listed below:
PCIMG 1.3
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PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
RoHS compliant
LGA 775 CPU socket
Supports four PCI card slots, one PCIe x16 slot and one PCIe x4 slot on the
backplane
Supports two dual-channel DDR3 DIMMs
Two Gigabit Ethernet connectors
Four SATA connectors
High Definition audio with optional audio kit
Intel® GMA X4500 for DX1 0 and OpenGL 1.5 support
1.4 Connectors
The connectors on the PCIE-G41A2 are shown in the figure below.
Figure 1-2: Connectors
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1.5 Dimensions
The main dimensions of the PCIE-G41A2 are shown in the diagram below.
PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
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Figure 1-3: PCIE-G41A2 Dimensions (mm)
PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
1.6 Data Flow
5Figure 1-4 shows the data flow between the system chipset, the CPU and other
components installed on the motherboard.
Figure 1-4: Data Flow Diagram
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1.7 Technical Specifications
PCIE-G41A2 technical specifications are listed in 5Table 1-1.
Specification/Model PCIE-G41A2
PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
Form Factor
CPU Supported
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Northbridge Chipset
Integrated Graphics
Ethernet Controllers
Super I/O Controller
Watchdog Timer
Expansion
PCI
PCIe
I/O Interface Connectors
Audio Connectors
Display port
Ethernet
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Dual Realtek RTL811 1 CP
iTE IT8718F
Software programmable supports 1~2 55 sec. system reset
Four PCI slots via Edge Connector
One PCIe x4 slot via Edge Connector
One PCIe x16 slot via Edge Connector
One internal audio connector for optional audio kit
One VGA
Two RJ-45 ports
PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
Specification/Model PCIE-G41A2
Keyboard/Mouse
Parallel Port
Serial Ports
USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Infrared
Floppy Disk Drives
Parallel ATA (IDE)
Serial ATA
Environmental and Power Specifications
Power Supply
One PS/2 KB/MS connector
One internal IEEE 1284 parallel connector (supports
normal, EPP and ECP modes)
Two RS-232 serial port conne ctors
Two external USB ports
Two via internal 8-pin header
Four via backplane
One via 5-pin header
One floppy disk drive (FDD) connector
One Parallel ATA (IDE) connector
Four independent serial ATA (SATA) channels with
3.0 Gb/s data transfer rates
ATX supported
Power Consumption
Operating temperature
Humidity
Physical Specifications
Dimensions
Weight GW/NW
Table 1-1: PCIE-G41A2 Specifications
3.3V @ 0.53A, 5V @ 6.2A, 12V @ 0.11A, Vcore_12V @
2.91A (Intel® Core™2 Duo E8500 3.16GHz 1333MHz
FSB CPU with two 2GB DDR3 1333MHz DIMMs)
-20ºC ~ 60ºC
5% ~ 95% (non-condensing)
338 mm x 126 mm
1100g
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Chapter
2
2 Packing List
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PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
2.1 Anti-static Precautions
WARNING!
Static electricity can destroy certain electronics. Make sure to follow the
ESD precautions to prevent damage to the product, and injury to the
user.
Make sure to adhere to the following guidelines:
Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing an anti-static wristband can prevent
electrostatic discharge.
Self-grounding: Touch a grounded conductor every few minutes to discharge
any excess static buildup.
Use an anti-static pad: When configuring any circuit board, place it on an
anti-static mat.
Only handle the edges of the PCB: Don't touch the surface of the
motherboard. Hold the motherboard by the edges when handling.
2.2 Unpacking Precautions
When the PCIE-G41A2 is unpacked, please do the following:
Follow the antistatic guidelines above.
Make sure the packing box is facing upwards whe n opening.
Make sure all the packing list items are present.
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2.3 Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing, do
not proceed with the installation. Contact the IEI reseller or vendor the
PCIE-G41A2 was purchased from or contact an IEI sales
representative directly by sending an email to 32sales@iei.com.tw.
The PCIE-G41A2 is shipped with the following components:
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 PCIE-G41A2
PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
1 Dual RS-232 cable (with bracket)
(P/N: 19800-000051-RS)
4 SATA cable
(P/N: 32000-062800-RS)
1 USB cable
(P/N: CB-USB02-RS
1 Mini jumper pack (2.0mm)
(P/N: 33100-000033-RS)
1 Utility CD
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PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
Quantity Item and Part Number Image
1 Quick Installation Guide
Table 2-1: Packing List
2.4 Optional Items
The following are optional components which may be separately purchased:
Item and Part Number Image
CPU cooler kit
(P/N: CF-520-RS-R1 1 )
CPU cooler kit
(P/N: CF-775A-RS)
ATA66 IDE flat cable
(P/N: 32200-000052-RS)
FDD cable
(P/N: 32200-000017-RS)
LPT cable
(P/N: 19800-000049-RS)
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Item and Part Number Image
Audio kit_ 5.1 Channel
(P/N: AC-KIT08R-R10)
Audio kit_ 7.1 Channel
(P/N: AC-KIT-883HD-R10)
PS2 cable
PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
(P/N: 19800-000075-RS)
4-port USB cable
(P/N: CB-USB14-RS)
SATA power cable
(P/N: 32102-000100-100-RS
P/N: 32102-000100-200-RS)
Table 2-2: Optional Items
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Chapter
3
3 Connectors
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3.1 Peripheral Interface Connectors
This chapter details all the jumpers and connectors.
3.1.1 PCIE-G41A2 Layout
The figure below shows all the connectors and jumpers.
PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
Figure 3-1: Connectors and Jumpers
3.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors
The table below lists all the connectors on the board.
Connector Type Label
Audio connector 10-pin header J_AUDIO1
Battery 2-pin wafer BAT1
CPU fan 4-pin wafer CPU_FAN1
CPU power 4-pin connector CPU12V1
DDR3 DIMM slot DIMM slot DIMM1
DDR3 DIMM slot DIMM slot DIMM2
Digital I/O 8-pin header DIO1
FDD connector 34-pin box header FDD1
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Front panel 14-pin hea der F_PANEL1
PCIE-G41A2 PICMG 1.3 CPU card
Connector Type Label
Infrared interface connector5-pin header IR1
Keyboard/Mouse connector6-pin wafer MS/KB1
Parallel A T A connector (IDE)40-pin box header PIDE1
Parallel port connector 26-pin box header LPT1
Serial port connector 10-pin box header COM1
Serial port connector 10-pin box header COM2
SATA 7-pin SATA connectorSATA1
SATA 7-pin SATA connectorSATA2
SATA 7-pin SATA connectorSATA3
SATA 7-pin SATA connectorSATA4
SPI Flash ROM 8-pin header JSPI1
SVDO control connector 3-pin header J_SDVO_SM_CTRL
USB 8-pin header USB1
Table 3-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors
3.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors
The table below lists the connectors on the external I/O panel.
Connector Type Label
Ethernet RJ-45 LAN1
Ethernet RJ-45 LAN2
USB USB port USB_C1
USB USB port USB_C2
VGA 15-pin female VGA1
Table 3-2: Rear Panel Connectors
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3.2 Internal Peripheral Connectors
The section describes all of the connectors on the PCIE-G41A2.