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IWILL P4E Series Motherboard
User’s Manual
P4E Series Version 1.0
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
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 desi gned to provide reason­able protection against harmful in terfer ence in a resid ential installati on. 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 determin ed by turning the equipmen t off and on, th e 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 shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to insure 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.
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Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no r epresentation s or warranties with r espect to the conten ts hereof an d specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes fr om time to time in th e content he reof with out obligation o f the man ufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. Intel and Pentium 4 are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other produ ct nam es used in this man ual ar e the pr operties o f their r espective own ers and are acknowledged.
Copyright
• Portions © Intel Corporation This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under internati onal copyri gh t laws , with all ri gh ts r eserved . N eith er this m an u al, n or an y o f th e material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the copyright holders. © June 2002
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Contents
1: Introduction.................................................................... 1.1
Manual Structure ............................................................................. 1.1
Manual Features.............................................................................. 1.2
If The Motherboard Is Already Installed ............................................1.2
If You Need To Install This Motherboard............................................1.2
Critical Topics................................................................................. 1.3
Packing List.................................................................................... 1.4
Pre-Use Checklist............................................................................ 1.4
2: Key Featur es & Components.............................................. 2.1
Motherboard Layout ........................................................................ 2.2
Key Features & Components ............................................................. 2.4
Intel 845E Chipset......................................................................2.5
Winbond Super I/O.....................................................................2.5
Promise ATA-133 IDE (P4E & P4ES) ...............................................2.5
Serial ATA (P4ES).......................................................................2.5
CPU Socket ...................................................................................2.6
System Memory Sockets ..................................................................2.7
The AGP Slot.................................................................................2.8
PCI Expansion Slots .......................................................................2.9
Drive Connectors ......................................................................... 2.10
IDE Drive Connectors................................................................. 2.10
Floppy Disk Drive Connector........................................................ 2.11
Promise ATA-133 IDE Drive Connectors..........................................2.12
Serial-ATA Drive Connectors ........................................................ 2.12
Other Internal Connectors.............................................................2.13
ATX Power Connectors ............................................................... 2.13
CPU & System Fan Connectors J22/FAN0, J37/FAN1 .......................2.13
CD-In & AUX Audio Connectors J28 & J31.....................................2.14
Onboard USB Port Connector J25 & Connector J38..........................2.15
IR Connector JP1 ..................................................................... 2.15
6-Channel Audio Option Connector J4 .......................................... 2.16
Smartcard Reader Connector U27.................................................2.17
Memory Stick/Secure Digital Reader Connector JP2 ........................ 2.17
WOL: Wake On LAN Connector J24 ............................................... 2.18
FI Panel Audio Connector J30..................................................... 2.18
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Front Panel Connector J21 ......................................................... 2.19
Battery Housing....................................................................... 2.19
External I/O Ports ......................................................................... 2.20
PS/2 Ports .............................................................................. 2.20
Parallel Port............................................................................2.20
Serial (COM) Ports.................................................................... 2.21
6-Channel Audio Jacks .............................................................. 2.21
USB Ports ............................................................................... 2.22
Audio Jacks.............................................................................2.22
Jumpers ..................................................................................... 2.23
JP5 Clear CMOS........................................................................ 2.23
JP10 DDR Voltage.....................................................................2.23
JP8 USB Standby Voltage...........................................................2.23
JP9 PS/2 Standby Voltage..........................................................2.23
JP30 Audio Channel Configuration............................................... 2.23
Software Features .......................................................................... 2.24
Using the Power Installer Disc ....................................................... 2.24
Driver Software ...........................................................................2.25
Utility Software........................................................................... 2.26
3: Motherboard Configuration ............................................... 3.1
The Default Configuration ................................................................ 3.1
Hardware Configuration: Jumper Settings ..........................................3.1
Jumper JP5: Clear CMOS Memory ...................................................3.2
Jumper JP10: DDR Memory Voltage................................................3.4
Jumper JP8: USB Standby Voltage.................................................3.4
Jumper JP9: PS/2 Standby Voltage................................................3.5
Jumper JP30: Audio Channel Configuration.....................................3.5
Firmware Configuration: The CMOS Setup Utility .................................3.6
Using the CMOS Setup Utility........................................................3.6
Reconfiguring the Motherboard........................................................ 3.8
Hardware Reconfiguration ...............................................................3.8
Firmware Reconfiguration ...............................................................3.8
4: Installing the Motherboard ............................................... 4.1
Pre-installation Preparation ............................................................. 4.1
Installing A CPU............................................................................4.2
Processor Selection .....................................................................4.2
Installing The Processor...............................................................4.3
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Installing the Heatsink................................................................4.5
Installing System Memory ...............................................................4.8
Memory Specifications.................................................................4.8
Memory Configuration Options ......................................................4.8
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................4.9
System Memory Recognition ....................................................... 4.10
Installing the Motherboard in a System Housing............................... 4.11
Motherboard Installation Procedure ............................................. 4.11
Connecting Front Panel Components ............................................4.13
Completing System Configuration...................................................4.13
5: System Configuration....................................................... 5.1
Installing or Connecting Internal Peripherals .................................... 5.1
Installing an AGP Card....................................................................5.2
AGP Configuration ......................................................................5.2
Display Drivers...........................................................................5.2
Connecting Internal Devices............................................................5.3
Connecting IDE Devices ...............................................................5.3
Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive......................................................5.4
Connecting a Smartcard or MS/SD Reader........................................5.4
Multiple Drive Configurations........................................................5.6
Alternate Drive Controller Boot Device Settings ................................5.7
Connecting External System Peripherals............................................ 5.8
Connecting a Display Monitor ..........................................................5.8
Connecting a Keyboard & Mouse.......................................................5.8
Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility ................................................ 5.10
The CMOS Setup Utility User Interface.............................................5.10
Running the CMOS Setup Utility .................................................. 5.10
CMOS Setup Utility Program Sections ..............................................5.12
Standard CMOS Features ............................................................5.14
Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................ 5.15
Advanced Chipset Features......................................................... 5.16
Integrated Peripherals...............................................................5.17
Power Management Setup..........................................................5.19
PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................5.20
PC Health Status......................................................................5.21
IWILL Smart Setting ................................................................. 5.22
Load Fail-Safe Defaults..............................................................5.23
Load Optimized Defaults............................................................ 5.23
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Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................... 5.24
Save & Exit Setup..................................................................... 5.24
Exit Without Saving .................................................................. 5.24
Installing an OS & Support Software............................................... 5.26
Installing an Operating System ...................................................... 5.26
Installing the Support Software ..................................................... 5.26
Installing Windows Drivers ......................................................... 5.27
The Make Driver Utility .............................................................. 5.29
Making a Linux Support Disk.......................................................5.30
Installing the Utility Software ....................................................... 5.30
6: Using the Motherboard..................................................... 6.1
Using System Features..................................................................... 6.1
Front Panel System Controls & Indicators ..........................................6.1
System Controls .........................................................................6.1
Indicator LEDs ...........................................................................6.3
Additi onal System Features .............................................................6.3
Wake-on LAN (WOL)....................................................................6.3
Installing & Configuring An IR Port .................................................. 6.4
Performance Optimization ............................................................... 6.6
System Memory .............................................................................6.6
Disk Subsystems ............................................................................6.6
Processor Upgrades & Adjustments ...................................................6.6
Onboard 5.1 Audio.......................................................................... 6.7
Speaker T ypes ...............................................................................6.7
Speaker Connection s ......................................................................6.7
Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 6.8
Hardware Problems.......................................................................... 6.8
General Hardware Troubleshooting....................................................6.8
Hardware Configuration Problems.....................................................6.9
Plug and Play Problems ............................................................. 6.10
Replacing the System Configuration Record ..................................... 6.10
Loading Optimized Defaults...........................................................6.10
7: T echnical Specifications ................................................... 7.1
Technical Specifications................................................................... 7.1
Connector Pinouts........................................................................... 7.3
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1: Introduction

What’s In This Chapter:
Introduction Manual Structure Manual Featur es Critical T opi cs Packing List Pre-Use Checklist
1: Introduction
This is the User’s Manual is for the P4ES, P4E and P4L motherboards. Anything in this manual that only applies to one board is clearly noted. Please read this chapter before you use your motherboar d and identify which parts of the manual you will need to refer to. Please pay par­ticular attention to the Critical Topics section.

Manual Structure

This manual has seven chapters covering the following topics:
Chapter 1: Introduction Explains the manual structure and conventions and indi-
cates the most important topics in the manual. In addi­tion, there is a list of what you should find in the motherboard package and some pointers on things to do before you configure or install the board.
Chapter 2: Key Features & Components Details the motherboard’s hardware features and impor-
tant components and indicates their locations. Describes the support software that comes with the board on the Power Installer support CD-ROM disc.
Chapter 3: Motherboard Configuration Lists the motherboard’s default configuration and con-
figuration options. Chapter 4: Installing The Motherboard Has information on how to prepare and install the
motherboard. Includes installing a CPU and system memory and housing installation considerations.
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Chapter 5: System Configuration Covers connecting s ystem peripherals to the motherboard,
initial BIOS configuration using the CMOS Setup utility, OS options and software installation.
Chapter 6: Using The Motherboard Explains system operation features that derive from the
motherboard. Has information on performance optimi­zation and troubleshooting.
Chapter 7: Technical Information Lists the motherboard’s technical specifications.

Manual Features

This User’s Manual is intended to be useful and informa­tive while also making it easy to quickly find specific information or specifications. The manual has icons and notes in the sidebar to note important topics, indicate warnings or further explain and illustrate points. We suggest that most users review the manual to become familiar with the motherboard. Expert users may w ant to review topics selectively, as needed.

If The Motherboard Is Already Installed

You may receive the motherboard installed in a working system. If this is the case, you should still probably re­view the sections on configuring and using the board, especially if an Operating System is not installed yet.

If You Need To Install This Motherboard

We recommend that only experienced users and techni­cians install this motherboard. Otherwise, we suggest having a qualified computer technician install and con­figure the system. This service is usually provided at a nominal fee by better computer stores and service com­panies.
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Critical Topics

Many users do not read thr ough the entire User’s Manual. While this may not be necessary for experienced users or if the motherboard is already installed, there are some topics which are particularly important and deserve your specific attention. Some topics cover information critical to the proper installation and use of the motherboard.
For this motherboard, please review the sections on the following topics:
• CPU installation & upgrading Please see Chapter 4.
• System memory installation & upgrading Please see Chapter 4.
• Serial-ATA installation Please see Chapter 4.
• ATA-133 installation Please see Chapter 4.
• AGP card installation Please see Chapter 5.
• Required BIOS configuration Please see Chapter 5.
• Support software installation Please see Chapter 5.
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Packing List

The motherboard package includes the following items:
• P4E Series motherboard
• Rear I/O panel shield
• ATA-66/100 IDE connector cable Connects IDE devices to one of the onboard IDE
connectors.
• ATA-133 IDE connector cable (P4E & P4ES only) Connects A TA -133 IDE devices to one of the onboard
ATA-133 IDE connectors.
• Serial-ATA connector cable (P4ES only) Connects a Serial-ATA device to one of the onboard
Serial-ATA connectors.
• Floppy Disk Drive connector cable Connects floppy disk drives to the onboard floppy
disk connector.
• 3 Jumper Caps Extra caps in case original caps are lost.
• Power Installer support CD-ROM disc Includes support software , drivers and bundled soft-
ware utilities.
• User’s Manual

Pre-Use Checklist

Before you install and use the motherboard, please do the following:
• Check Package Contents Please compare the package contents to the P acking
List on the previous page and confirm that all items are present and undamaged.
• Missing or Damaged Accessories If anything is missing, please contact your vendor.
• Motherboard Damage If the motherboard has been visibly damaged, re-
turn the complete package to your vendor with pr oof of purchase.
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• Prepare Minimum System Components
If you are installing the board in a ne w system, you’ll need at least the following internal components;
• Intel Pentium 4 478-pin processor
• At least one DDR SDRAM memory module
• Desired storage devices (har d disk, CD-R OM, etc .)
You will also need whatever external system peripherals you intend to use, which will normally include at least a keyboard, a pointing de vice and a video display monitor.
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2: Key F eatures & Components

Chapter Topics:
Hardware Features
Motherboard Layout Key Features & Componen ts
Software Features
Driver Software Utility Software
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This chapter explains the location and function of this motherboard’s ke y features and components. In addition, it details the software that comes on the Power Installer support CD-ROM disc. Please review this chapter if you are installing the motherboard. It is also useful for refer­ence regarding feature functions after the board is in­stalled in a working system.
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Motherboard Layout

The diagram and key on these tw o pages show s the loca­tion of key components on the motherboard.
JP9
J18
J22(FAN0)
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Rear I/O Panel Ports
JP8
J30
J4
J19
U27J35
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J20
J31(AUX)
J28(CD-IN)
J12(PCI1)
J11(PCI2)
J14(PCI3)
J13(PCI4)
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CPU1
J23(FDD)
J8 J9
J10(AGP)
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J16,17(IDE0,1)
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Motherboard Layout Key
Component Function
CPU1 mPGA478 CPU socket J20, J19 Main & 12V power connectors for ATX power supply J8, J9 DIMM memory sockets for DDR SDRAM modules J10 AGP connector for 1.5V AGP 4X display card PCI 1 – 5 32-bit PCI expansion slots J25 Onboard internal USB 2.0 port
Connectors IDE0, IDE1 IDE drive connectors IDE2, IDE3 Promise ATA-133 IDE drive connectors J5, J6 Serial-ATA drive connectors J23 Floppy disk drive connector J22 CPU cooling fan power connector J37 Housing cooling fan connector J35 COM2 port bracket connector J18 Game/MIDI port bracket connector JP1 IR port module connector J4 Optional 6-channel audio port bracket connector J28 CD–In CD-ROM drive audio-in connector J31 AUX – auxiliary audio-in connector J21 Housing front panel feature connector
FI Panel Connectors (Can also be used individually) J30 FI Panel audio feature connector U27 Smart Card Reader connector JP2 Memory Stick/Secure Digital card reader connector J38 USB 2.0 ports 5 & 6 connector
Jumpers JP5 Clear CMOS jumper JP10 DDR voltage jumper JP8 USB Standby voltage JP9 PS/2 Standby voltage
Rear panel I/O ports See figure on next page
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Rear I/O Panel Ports:
This figure show th e ports on the rear I/O pan el. The
PS/2 Keyboard, Mouse
ports includ e , from top to bottom: PS/2 ports
Serial (COM1)
Serial, Parallel ports Rear audio jack Center/Subwoofer jack
Rear
Parallel
SP/DIF audio port Three USB ports Audio ports The ports have standard color-coding as follows: PS/2 Keyboard: Purple
Center/Subwoofer SP/DIF
USB1, USB2, U SB3
PS/2 Mouse: Green Serial P o rt: Teal Parallel Port: Burgundy Rear Jack: Black
Mic, Line Out, Line In
Center/Subw . Jack: Orang e SP/DIF Connector: Black USB Ports: Black Mic In Jack: Pink Line Out Jack: Lime Line In Jack: Light Blue

Key Features & Components

This section explains the function and use of key fea­tures and components on the motherboard. It also indi­cates where to look in the manual for additional infor­mation on configuring and using them.
This motherboard uses an ATX form factor PCB in a design that integrates many features onto the board in­cluding several external ports.
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Intel 845E Chipset

The P4E Series motherboards use a version of the Intel 845 Chipset, the 845E, a multi-function chipset for higher­end performance and mainstream systems.
The components of the chipset include the following de­vices mounted on the board:
• North Bridge: 82845E Memory Controller Hub
(533MHz or 400MHz FSB)
• South Bridge: 82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4) The chipset provides host bus, memory, AGP, and I/O
interfaces including USB 2.0.

Winbond Super I/O

All P4E Series motherboards use the Winbond W83637HF Super I/O controller chip, which includes the following features:
• Hardware monitor
• Memory Stick/Secure Digital interface
• Smart Card interface

Promise ATA-133 IDE (P4E & P4ES)

The P4E and P4ES motherboards also use the Promise technologies PDC20275 ATA-133 controller chip, which has the following functions:
• Provides two additional IDE channels with support
for up to four additional IDE devices
• Supports devices at transfer speeds up to ATA-133
• Requires ATA-133 IDE ribbon cables (one supplied)

Serial ATA (P4ES)

The P4ES motherboard also has a Silicon Image Serial­ATA controller chip, which has the following functions:
• Supports Serial-ATA interface devices
• Provides two connectors onboard for two devices
• Uses standard Serial-ATA cables (one supplied)
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CPU Socket

Function: The system CPU installs in this socket. Description: The mPGA478B CPU socket supports all 478-
pin Intel Pentium 4 CPUs that use this socket. The motherboard comes with a “retention mechanism” mount­ing frame on the board to attach the heatsink and cooling fan assembly required by the Pentium 4 CPU.
More Information: See the section in Chapter 4 on “In­stalling CPUs” for information supported CPUs and their installation procedure . Technical specifications are listed in Chapter 7.
mPGA478B Socket:
This socket is for 478-pin Pentium 4 CPUs only. Note; Both 400MHz and 533MHz Frontside Bus Pentium 4 CPUs are supported.
mPGA478B
Fan/Heatsink assembly retention mechanism
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System Memory Sockets

Function: The DIMM system memory sockets are for in­stalling DDR SDRAM system memory modules.
Description: There are two DIMM memory module sock­ets on the motherboard. These sockets are for 200MHz (PC1600) or 266MHz (PC2100) DDR SDRAM memory modules. The sockets function independently, allowing a variety of memory configurations up to a total of 2GB.
More Information: See the section on Installing System Memory in Chapter 4 for configuration specifications and installation instructions. Technical specifications are listed in Chapter 7.
DIMM Sockets:
System memory sockets are for:
• PC1600: 200MHz
• PC2100: 266MHz unbuffered DDR SDRAM modules. See Chapter 4 for impor­tant installation informa­tion.
J8, J9 DDR DIMM memory sockets
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The AGP Slot

Function: The A GP slot is for installing an A GP interface video display card.
Description: The AGP slot is a high-speed slot e xclusively designed for an AGP video display card. The AGP slot supports the following type of AGP card:
• AGP 4X – 266MHz data tr ansfer , maximum 1 064MB/ second data throughput
The slot only supports 1.5V devices. Do not use a 3.3V AGP card with this motherboard.
More Information: See the section “Connecting & In­stalling Internal Peripherals” in Chapter 4. Technical speci­fications are listed in Chapter 7. Also, see the Advanced Chipset Featur es section of “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 5 for information on setting the AGP memory aperture size.
AGP Slot:
For AGP 4X 1.5V cards only. Do not use 3.3V cards.
J10(AGP
AGP slot is for a AGP 4X card
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PCI Expansion Slots

Function: The PCI expansion slots are for installing sys­tem expansion or “add-on” cards to add additional sys­tem hardware.
Description: This motherboard has five Bus Master ca­pable PCI expansion slots. The slots are 32-bit, 33MHz slots and are PCI 2.2-compliant. The slots provide a fast high-bandwidth pathway between the motherboard and expansion cards.
More Information: See the section “Connecting & In­stalling Internal Peripherals” in Chapter 4. Technical speci­fications are listed in Chapter 7.
PCI Expansion Slots
All slots are Bus Master capable and PCI 2.2 com­pliant
J12(PCI1
J1 1(PCI2)
J14(PCI3)
J13(PCI4)
J15(PCI5)
PCI slots are numbered on the board
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Drive Connectors

There are three driv e connector s on the motherboar d for connecting IDE and floppy disk drives.

IDE Drive Connectors

Function: The two IDE connectors, marked ‘IDE0’ and ‘IDE1’, are for connecting IDE drives to the motherboard.
Description: The IDE controller on the motherboard sup­ports IDE devices running in all modes up through ATA-
100. There are two of these IDE drive connectors. IDE0
is the Primary channel and IDE1 is the Secondary. Each connector supports two drives, a ‘Master’ and a ‘Slave’ which connect to the motherboard with a ribbon cable. The ribbon cable supplied for these channels supports transfer modes through ATA-100.
More Information: See the section on “Connecting In­ternal Peripherals” in Chapter 5 for instructions on con­necting IDE drives. Technical specifications are listed in Chapter 7.
IDE Drive Connectors
The channels are labeled on the board.
J16,17(IDE0,1
Primary IDE0
Secondary IDE1
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Floppy Disk Drive Connector

Function: The floppy disk drive connector, marked ‘Floppy’, is for connecting one floppy disk drive to the motherboard.
Description: The floppy disk drive connector supports connecting one floppy disk drive to the motherboard. The ‘Floppy’ drive connector uses a standard FDD rib­bon cable. The floppy disk driv e connected to the end of the cable will function as Drive A:. A second drive can be added as Drive B: if required.
More Information: See the section on “Connecting In­ternal Peripherals” in Chapter 4 for instructions on con­necting a floppy disk drive. Technical specifications are listed in Chapter 7.
Floppy Drive Connector
J23(FDD)
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Promise ATA-133 IDE Drive Connectors

Function: The two IDE connectors, marked ‘IDE2’ and ‘IDE3’, are for connecting ATA-133 IDE drives to the motherboard.
Description: The Promise ATA-133 IDE controller on the motherboard supports IDE devices running in all modes up through ATA-133. There are two ATA-133 IDE drive connectors. Each connector supports two driv es, a ‘Mas­ter’ and a ‘Slave’ which connect to the motherboard with an ATA-133 ribbon cable. The supplied ATA-133 cable supports all IDE transfer modes through ATA-133.
More Information: See the section on “Connecting In­ternal Peripherals” in Chapter 5 for instructions on con­necting IDE drives. Technical specifications are listed in Chapter 7.
IDE Drive Connectors
The channels are labeled on the board.
J33(IDE3)
J32(IDE2)

Serial-ATA Drive Connectors

Function: The two connectors, marked ‘J5’ and ‘J6’, are for connecting Serial-ATA drives to the motherboard.
Description: The Serial-ATA controller on the motherboard supports two Serial-AT A de vices. There ar e two Serial-ATA drive connectors. Each connector sup­ports one drive, which connects to the motherboar d with a Serial-AT A cable. The motherboar d comes with one Se­rial-ATA cable.
More Information: See the section on “Connecting In­ternal Peripherals” in Chapter 5 for instructions on con­necting IDE drives. Technical specifications are listed in Chapter 7.
IDE Drive Connectors
The channels are labeled
J5 J6
on the board.
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Other Internal Connectors

There are several other connectors on the motherboard.

ATX Power Connectors

Function: Connectors for leads from a sy stem A TX pow er supply.
Description: There are two power connectors on the motherboard for leads from an ATX power supply. The power supply leads plug into the connectors. The con­nector designs prevent incorrect orientation. There are two connectors, the standar d 20-pin ATX connector and the extra ATX12V 4-pin connector which supplies addi­tional 12-volt current.
More Information: Please refer to Chapter 4, “Installing the Board in a System Housing”. Chapter 7 lists technical specifications.
ATX Power Connectors:
An A TX power supply with two power leads is re­quired for this board.
ATX connector
J19
ATX12V connector
J20

CPU & System Fan Connectors J22/FAN0, J37/FAN1

Function: Power connectors for CPU and system hous­ing cooling fans.
Description: There is one CPU cooling fan connector and two system housing cooling fan connectors on the motherboard. All the connectors are 3-pin headers.
Both the CPU and system fan connectors support fan speed monitoring.
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A temperature monitor detects the CPU and internal sys­tem temperatures, which are displayed in the PC Health section of the CMOS Setup Utility. You can set a system shutdown temperature in that section that will automati­cally shut down the computer to protect the CPU if it reaches one of the three temperature options listed.
More Information: Please see the PC Health Status sec­tion of “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 5 for information.
Cooling Fan Connectors:
The cooling fan power connectors are 3-pin con­nectors.
Audio-In Connectors:
The J28 CD-In connector is for CD-ROM or other op­tical drives. Use the J31 AUX connector for an ad­ditional drive.
J22(FAN0
J37(FAN1)
CPU Fan power connector
System Fan power connectors

CD-In & AUX Audio Connectors J28 & J31

Function: Connectors for audio-in cables from internal peripherals.
Description: The two audio-in connectors on the motherboard are for audio cables from optical drives such as a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. The connectors pro­vide an audio input connection between a device and the integrated audio subsystem.
More Information: Please see the Connecting internal peripherals section in Chapter 5.
J28(CD-IN)
J31(AUX)
CD-In audio-in connector
AUX audio-in connector
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Onboard USB Port Connector J25 & Connector J38

Function: Connector for the additional two USB ports port bracket. J25 is an onboard internal USB 2.0 port.
Description: Connecting an external 2-port USB port bracket to J38 pro vides two additional Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports that have their own Root Hub.
J25 is a port mounted directly on the board for connect­ing internal USB 2.0 devices.
More Information: See the “Connecting Internal Periph­erals” section of Chapter 5.
Other USB Ports:
Connecting a port brack et to J38 provides two ad di­tional USB ports. J25 is a single port for connecting internal de­vices.
IR Connector JP1:
The IR connector is for both IrDA and ASKIR port modules. Y ou must use the CMOS Setup Utility to con­figure the boar d to use the IR feature.
J25
JUSB3 USB internal port
JUSB1 USB port bracket
J38
pin-header connector

IR Connector JP1

Function: Connector for an Infrared (IR) port module. Description: The IR connector supports both IrDA and
ASKIR infrared port modules. Follow the module’s in­structions to install it.
More Information: Please see the Integrated Peripherals section of “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chap­ter 5 for information.:
JP1
IR connector JP1
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6-Channel Audio Option Connector J4

Function: Connector for the optional 6-channel audio port bracket.
Description: The 6-channel audio connector supports any of the three optional 6-channel audio port brackets, 6CH, 6CHG and SuperAudio. The port bracket provides addi­tional audio connections for a 5.1 speaker system.
More Information: Please see “Connecting Internal Pe­ripherals” section in Chapter 5 and the “System F eatur es” section in Chapter 6.
6-Channel Audio:
This combined connector is for either o f the optional audio port brack ets which provide additional audio connections for a 5.1 speaker system.
J4 Connector: SP/DIF Sub-Woofer & Rear Speak ers
J4
Pin1
6CH Audio Port Bracket SuperAudio Port Bracket
Rear Speakers Center/Bass
6CHG Audio Port Bracket
Rear Speakers Center/Bass
Rear Speakers Center/Bass RCA Out RCA In
SP/DIF Out SP/DIF In
JGAME1 Game port connector
J18
Game Port
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Smartcard Reader Connector U27

Function: Connector for a Smartcard reader module. Description: A housing mounted Smartcard reader mod-
ule plugs into to this connector. More Information: See the “Connecting Internal Periph-
erals” and “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” sections in Chapter 5.
Smartcard Reader:
The connector cable from a Smartcard Reader mod­ule plugs into U27. This is also the connector for the FI Panel Smartcard reader.
MS/SD Reader:
The connector cable from a MS/SD Reader module plugs into JP2. This is also the connector for the FI Panel MS/SD reader.
U27
U27 Smartcard Reader connector

Memory Stick/Secure Digital Reader Connector JP2

Function: Connector for a Memory Stick™ or Secure Digi­tal™ memory card reader module.
Description: A housing-mounted reader module plugs into to this connector.
More Information: See the “Connecting Internal Periph­erals” and “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” sections in Chapter 5.
JP2 Memory Stick/Secure Digital Reader connector
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WOL: Wake On LAN Connector J24

Function: A connector for the lead from a Network Inter­face Card that supports the Wake On LAN feature.
Description: This feature enables the system to “wake up” from Suspend mode when it receives a signal ov er a LAN it is connected to. It works with a PCI NIC that supports this feature by connecting the card to the WOL connector on the motherboard.
The motherboard supports Wake on LAN through a PCI bus signal. This signal will wake up the computer only when it is plugged into an AC po wer source and the sys­tem is in a supported suspend state.
More Information: Please see the Power Management Setup section of “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 5 for information.
W ake On LAN Connector:
This connector is for a PCI Network Interface Card that supports WOL.
J30 Connector:
The cable from the audio features on the FI Panel plugs into this connector.
J24 Wake On LAN connector

FI Panel Audio Connector J30

Function: Connector for the audio features on the Smart Panel.
Description: The audio cable from the Smart P anel plugs into to this connector.
More Information: See the “Connecting Internal Periph­erals” and “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” sections in Chapter 5.
J30
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Front Panel Connector J21

Function: Multifunction pin header connector for sys­tem housing front panel features.
Description: This connector supports the following front panel features:
• Reset Switch (Reset below)
• IDE device activity LED (IDE LED in diagram)
• System ACPI Suspend LED (ACPI in diagram)
• System Power Switch (Power On in diagram)
• System Activity LED (System LED in diagram)
• Housing-mounted speaker (Speaker in diagram) More Information: See Chapter 4 “Installing the Board
In A System Housing” and Chapter 6, “Sy stem F eatur es”.
Front Panel Connector:
Leads from the fron t panel features connect to this header.
J21
Front Panel feature connector pin assignments
Reset
Speaker
IDE LED
System LED
ACPI
Power On

Battery Housing

Function: Housing for system support battery. Description: An external lithium coin-cell battery pow-
ers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. When the computer is not plugged into a wall socket, the battery has an estimated life of three years. When the computer is plugged in, the standby current from the po wer supply extends the life of the battery.
More Information: See the Standard CMOS F eatur es sec­tion of “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 5 to adjust the real-time clock settings.
Battery & Housing:
The battery is a CR2032
System support battery
Lithium coin cell.
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External I/O Ports

There are sev eral external Input/Output ports on the rear edge of the motherboard and connectors for more on the board. Please refer to the Rear I/O Panel Ports illustra­tion for the port locations. The ports are color-coded for easy identification.

PS/2 Ports

Function: Connecting PS/2 devices to the system. Description: The PS/2 ports are for a system keyboard
and mouse or other pointing device. Do not connect or disconnect PS/2 devices when the system is turned on.
More Information: See the Adv anced BIOS F eatur es sec­tion of “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 5 for information on adjusting related settings.
PS/2 Ports:
Do not plug or unplug de­vices when the system is turned on.
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard

Parallel Port

Function: Connecting a device with a parallel interface to the system.
Description: The parallel port is generally used to con­nect a printer to the system. The port supports common parallel port modes and allows bidirectional communi­cation. Use an IEEE 1284 compliant cable with the de­fault ECP mode configuration.
More Information: See the Integrated Peripherals sec­tion of “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 5 for information on adjusting port settings.
Parallel port:
The default mode is ECP, configured as EPP 1.9, DMA 3. 1284 compliant.
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Serial (COM) Ports

Function: Connecting Serial devices. The external serial port has a 9-pin connector. It can op-
erate at speeds up to 115,200bps. You can configure the port speed via the computer’s Operating System. Do not connect or disconnect a serial cable when the system is turned on. The second serial port is a connector on the motherboard.
More Information: See the Integrated Peripherals sec­tion of “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chapter
Serial Ports:
Default configuration – External port is COM1 Onboard port is COM2 Installing an IR port re­quires disabling COM2.
5 for information on adjusting port settings.
COM1 Serial Port
6-Channel Audio Jacks:
Rear Left/Right and Cen­ter channel jacks. SP/DIF connector is for an opti­cal cable.

6-Channel Audio Jacks

Function: Provides Rear and Center channel/Subwoofer connections including an SP/DIF connector.
These external port include jacks for a 5.1 speaker system’s Rear and Center channels and the Subwoofer. One jack is for the Left and Right rear speakers and the other is for Center channel and Subwoofer. There is also and SP/DIF connector to connect the audio signal out to a digital decoder.
More Information: See the Integrated Peripherals sec­tion of “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 5 for more information.
Rear , Center/Subwoofer & SP/DIF connectors
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USB Ports

Note:
You must install the sup­plied USB 2.0 drivers for use with Windows 2000 or Windows XP or the USB ports will only work in USB
1.1 mode . Other operating systems are n ot supported.
Function: Connecting USB 2.0 devices to the system. Description: These are Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports for con-
necting either USB 1.1 or 2.0 devices. The ports are for “Type A” USB cable connectors. You can connect or dis­connect USB cables when the system is turned on.
More Information: See the Integrated Peripherals sec­tion of “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 5 for information on adjusting port settings.
USB Ports:
There are three USB ports on the rear panel. Th e J25 USB port shares a root h ub with the third external USB port.
USB ports 1, 2, 3

Audio Jacks

Function: Jacks for connecting external audio devices to the onboard audio subsystem.
Description: There are three audio jacks:
• Line In Audio input connector for an external audio sour ce .
• Line Out For the two stereo speakers.
•Mic Microphone connector for a computer microphone.
More Information: See the Integrated Peripherals sec­tion of “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” in Chapter 5 for information on audio settings.
External Audio Jacks:
The onboard audio sup­ports stereo or 5.1 Front channel speakers, audio input and a microphone.
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Jumpers

There are five jumper switches on this motherboard. Jumpers function like switches to establish a hardware configuration setting.
JP5 Clear CMOS:
Default – Normal
JP5
Pin 1
JP10 DDR Voltage:
Default – 2.5V
Pin 1
Pin 7
Pin 2 Pin 8
JP10
JP8 USB Voltage:
Default – 5V
JP8
Pin 1
JP9 PS/2 Voltage:
Default – 5V
Pin 1

JP5 Clear CMOS

Function: Clears the CMOS Setup Utility configuration record stored in the real-time clock’s CMOS memory.
Description: A 3-pin jumper. Default Setting: Normal More Information: See Chapter 3 for configuration in-
formation and the Troubleshooting section in Chapter 6.

JP10 DDR Voltage

Function: Sets the voltage supplied to the DIMM DDR memory sockets.
Description: An 8-pin jumper. Default Setting: 2.5V More Information: See Chapter 3 for configuration in-
formation and “System Features” in Chapter 6.

JP8 USB Standby Voltage

Function: Sets the voltage status for the USB ports. Description: A 3-pin jumper. Default Setting: 5V More Information: See Chapter 3 for information on con-
figuring this jumper.

JP9 PS/2 Standby Voltage

Function: Sets the voltage status for the PS/2 ports. Description: A 3-pin jumper. Default Setting: 5V More Information: See Chapter 3 for information on con-
figuring this jumper.
JP9

JP30 Audio Channel Configuration

Function: Assigns the Left/Right audio channels to the
JP30 Audio Channels:
Default – Rear ports
rear panel audio ports or functions as the audio connec­tor for the optional FI Panel.
Description: A 10-pin jumper (one removed), uses two
J30
Pin 9
Pin 10
Pin 1 Pin 2
jumper caps. Default Setting: Rear More Information: See Chapter 3 for information on con-
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Software Features

This motherboard comes with driver software and bundled utility software on the supplied Power Installer CD-ROM disc. The Installing OS & Support Software sec­tion in Chapter 5 explains how to install the software required to support this motherboard and profiles the bundled utilities.

Using the Power Installer Disc

You can run the Power Installer CD-ROM install inter­face under Microsoft Windows 9X, NT 4.0, 2000 or XP. The disc’s install interface should load automatically and you then click on the model name of this motherboard.
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Driver Software

This motherboard requires that you install driver soft­ware to support the onboard hardware. You will need to install the following:
• Intel 845E chipset support software
Driver that supports the chipset and the Intel Appli­cation Accelerator that enhances system perfor­mance.
• Audio driver software
Audio driver and utilities for the Realtek onboard audio subsystem.
• Installation Guides
Acrobat PDF files that e xplain how to install the sup­plied USB 2.0, ATA-133 and Serial-ATA drivers.
• FI Panel Driver
Drivers for Smart Card, Memory Stick and Secure Digital Card readers . Can be used for the optional FI Panel or individual devices.
Please see “Installing OS & Support Software” in Chapter 5 for more information.
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Utility Software

The Pow er Installer disc also has sever al Windows utility programs on it.
• Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader allows you to read documents in
the Adobe PDF format, including online documents on the Power Installer disc and a wide range of other content. The reader is free and can be up­graded at the Adobe web site – www.adobe.com – when new versions become available.
• McAfee Anti-Virus This is anti-virus software from one of the leading
vendors.
• Smart Card Reader Utility Software utility for accessing smart cards inserted
in a smart card reader connected to the motherboard.
• Hardware Monitor Utility Hardware Doctor is a Winbond utility that allows
you monitor the system hardware and obtain infor­mation about voltage levels, internal housing and CPU temperatures and CPU and system memory specifications.
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3: Motherboard Configuration

In This Chapter:

The Default Configuration

Hardware Configuration: Jumper Settings Firmware Configur ati on: Th e BI OS CMOS Setup U tility
Reconfiguring the Motherboard
Hardware Reconfiguration Firmware Reconfiguration
3: Motherboard Configuration
This chapter details the motherboard’s default configu­ration and configuration options. Please review the con­tents of this chapter to find out information on the de­fault configuration or alternative configuration options to change the default configuration.
The motherboard will operate properly in the default configuration. Please make certain that any configura­tion changes you make will not adversely affect system operation.
The Default Configuration
The default configuration is set at the time of manufac­ture. The configuration is comprised of the har dware con­figuration settings and the default firmware settings in the BIOS CMOS Setup Utility.

Hardware Configuration: Jumper Settings

This motherboard is mainly configured in firmwar e, which simplifies configuration. There are also a few hardware settings. The hardwar e settings are configured using stan­dard jumper switches. The first section is about the a BIOS-related jumper and the second about the hardware configuration jumpers.
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The BIOS-Related Jumper

Jumper JP5: Clear CMOS Memory

JP5 is a jumper switch, but it does not set a hardware configuration setting. The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility cre­ates a system configuration r ecord that is stored in CMOS memory in the real-time clock chip. If the configuration record data becomes corrupted or is destroyed, or if the CMOS Setup Utility settings are changed to an unusable configuration, the motherboard may not run properly or at all. JP5 provides a means to delete the configuration data stored in CMOS memory and reset the configuration to the CMOS Setup Utility’s Optimized Defaults.
Follow this procedure to clear CMOS memory. If neces­sary , r efer to the motherboar d diagr am and k ey in Chap­ter 2 for the jumper location.
1. Turn off and unplug the system. Remo ve the sy stem housing cover (see documentation if necessary).
2. Set JP5 to the Clear CMOS position by placing the jumper cap over pins 2 and 3 for one minute.
3. Return the jumper cap to the Normal position.
4. Replace the system housing cover, plug in the sys­tem and turn it on.
5. Run the CMOS Setup utility and load the Optimized Defaults. You can then enter any custom settings
JP5 Clear CMOS:
Default – Normal
you require.
6. Save the settings as you e xit the program and r estart the computer.
The system should now operate normally.
JP5
Pin 1
JP5 : Clear CMOS Memory
Setting Function
Short 1-2 Normal operation [Default]
Short 2-3 Clear CMOS memory – see instructions
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BIOS CMOS Setup Utility – Main Screen
The main screen of th e CMOS Setup U tility has a Load Opti­mized Defaults item that loads the default operation set­tings. After you perform the Clear CM OS procedur e, load th e defaults as follows:
1. Select Load Optimized Defaults and press the Enter key.
2. A message will appear asking you to confirm.
3. Type a Y to confirm and press the Enter key again.
4. Make other settings you require.
5. Select Save & Exit Setup and press the Enter key. The system will restart and use the new settings. See the section on “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility in Chapter 5 for information on how to use this program.
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JP10 DDR Voltage:
Default – 2.5V

Jumper JP10: DDR Memory Voltage

This jumper sets the operating voltage supplied to DDR DIMMs installed in the board’s DIMM sockets. The de­fault setting is the normal voltage. The alternate voltage
Pin 1
Pin 7
Pin 2 Pin 8
settings are for use in overclocking. If you are not overclocking the system, you don’t need to change this jumper setting.
JP10
JP10: DDR Memory Voltage
Setting Function
Open 2.5-Volt [Default] Short 1-2 2.6-Volt Short 3-4 2.7-Volt Short 5-6 2.8-Volt Short 7-8 2.9-Volt

Jumper JP8: USB Standby Voltage

This jumper controls the voltage to the USB ports. The
JP8 USB Voltage:
Default – 5V
JP8
Pin 1
default setting is for standard 5V operation. The alter­nate setting configures the USB ports to also operate with a standby voltage of 5V that allows 5V devices to wake up the system from an S3 Suspend state . If you anticipate using Suspend mode with 5V USB devices, you can set this jumper to the alternate setting.
JP8: USB Standby Voltage
Setting Function
Short 1-2 USB Voltage 5-Volt [Default] Short 2-3 USB Standby Voltage 5-Volt
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Jumper JP9: PS/2 Standby Voltage

This jumper controls the voltage to the PS/2 keyboard
JP9 PS/2 Voltage:
Default – 5V
and mouse ports. The default setting is for standard 5V operation. The alternate setting configures the PS/2 ports a standby voltage of 5V that allows 5V devices to wake
Pin 1
up the system from an S3 Suspend state . If you anticipate using Suspend mode with 5V devices, you can set this jumper to the alternate setting.
JP9
JP9: PS/2 Standby Voltage
Setting Function
Short 1-2 PS/2 Voltage 5-Volt [Default] Short 2-3 PS/2 Standby Voltage 5-Volt

Jumper JP30: Audio Channel Configuration

This jumper controls audio left/right channel port as-
JP30 Audio Channels:
Default – Rear ports
J30
Pin 9
Pin 10
Pin 1 Pin 2
signment. In the default configuration, the left and right channel audio are assigned to the rear audio ports. If y ou will install the optional FI Panel, you must remove the jumper caps from this jumper and the panel’s audio con­nector plugs onto it.
JP9: PS/2 Standby Voltage
Setting Function
Short 5-6, 9-10 Left/Right audio channels assigned to rear ports [Default] Open Connect FI Panel audio connector (for front panel audio ports)
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Firmware Configuration: The CMOS Setup Utility

The BIOS CMOS Setup Utility a configuration record of system settings. This record is based on the “Optimized Defaults that are stored with the utility in Flash memory and can be reloaded at any time.
Many of these settings are either recommended or re­quired for the motherboard to operate properly. Other settings are customizable and can be changed to suit your specific system configuration and oper ation requirements.
A number of the variable settings, such as CPU and IDE device settings are set to be automatically detected in the default configuration. While these settings can also be established manually, automatic detection is more con­venient, safe and reliable. We strongly recommend that you leave all auto-detection settings undisturbed unless you have a specific reason not to and you are certain of what you are doing. Incorrect configur ation of the CMOS Setup Utility can result in unreliable operation or a fail­ure of the motherboard to work at all.

Using the CMOS Setup Utility

Please refer to the “Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility” section in Chapter 5 for information on using the utility and some settings you might want to customize . The utility does not run under an Operating System. You must load it during the Power On Self Test (POST) while the com­puter is starting up by press the Delete ke y or the Del key on the system keyboard’s numeric keypad.
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BIOS CMOS Setup Utility – Main Screen
Load the CMOS Setup Utility during the POST by pressing the Delete or Del key. The utility interface commands are explained at the bottom o f each screen an d “Gener al H elp” is available by pressing the F1 key . See th e section on “Con­figuring the CM OS Setup Utility in Chapter 5 for informati on on how to use this program.
The main screen has a basic list command instructions at the bottom of the screen and displays a function description of the highlighted item.
Sections marked by an arrow on the main screen list command instructions at the bottom of the screen.
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Reconfiguring the Motherboard

You can change the default configuration (as shipped) of this motherboard as needed. However, since this motherboard has only a few hard configuration options and the CMOS Setup Utility configuration is mostly ei­ther required, recommended or automatic , there will prob­ably be little reason to do so.

Hardware Reconfiguration

W e recommend leaving the jumper settings at the default settings unless you need to perform the Clear CMOS pro­cedure. It is much more convenient to control the BIOS Flash Protection feature using the CMOS Setup Utility.
If you install the optional FI Panel, you should remove the jumper caps on JP30 so that you can connect the FI Panel audio connector.
The JP10 default setting is correct for any DDR memory you can install on this board. The alternate settings are only used for overclocking.

Firmware Reconfiguration

You can initially specify or customize the CMOS Setup Utility settings when you first configure the system (as covered in Chapter 5) to meet your requirements. Other than doing this, there should be no need to reconfigure the CMOS Setup Utility unless the system configuration changes or the configuration record stored in CMOS memory becomes corrupted and unusable, which is not common. If you need to completely recreate the system configuration record, follow the Clear CMOS procedure described in this chapter.
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4: Installing The Motherboard

In This Chapter:

Pre-Installation Preparation

Installing CPUs Installing System Memory
Installing the Motherboard in a System Housing
Motherboard Installation Procedure
Completing System Configuration
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This chapter covers preparing the motherboard for in­stallation, installing the board in a system housing or “chassis” and installing or connecting other internal sys­tem components.
There are a number of important topics in this chapter and we strongly urge that you review it before attempt­ing to install the motherboard.
Pre-installation Preparation
Before you install the motherboard you will need to do the following:
• Install a 478-pin Intel Pentium 4 CPU
• Install DDR DIMM system memory modules Both of these require specific procedures that you must
follow precisely to insure that the components are suc­cessfully installed and work properly. Please review the instructions in this section in detail and follow them care­fully. The procedures are not complex.
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Installing A CPU

This motherboard uses the 478-pin Intel Pentium 4 pro­cessor. To install an Intel Pentium 4 CPU on the motherboard it is very important to precisely and en­tirely follow the procedure for installing both the CPU and its cooling assembly. Failure to do so can result in either improper operation or damage to the CPU and possibly the motherboard.
To install an Intel Pentium 4 processor on this motherboard you will need to do the following:
• Install a Pentium 4 processor in the mPGA478 socket
• Install the Heatsink/Retention Mechanism
Please follow the procedure detailed below to install the Pentium 4 processor on the boar d. Intel boxed P entium 4 processors come with full installation instructions. If y ou have these, please also read and follow those instruc­tions carefully.

Processor Selection

This motherboard supports all 478-pin Pentium 4 pro­cessors and the BIOS automatically detects the required settings and configures the CMOS Setup Utility accord­ingly.
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Installing The Processor

Installing a Pentium 4 processor in the mPGA478 Socket is the simplest part of the procedure . It is very important, however, to carefully handle the processor by the side edges and always fully observ e pr ecautions against elec­trostatic discharge. We assume here that you are install­ing an Intel Pentium 4 boxed processor that comes with a heatsink and Thermal Interface Material applicator . The illustrations show these. If y ou are installing a non-boxed processor, the procedure is the same, but the accessory items may have a different appearance.
Please follow the installation procedure as illustrated on the next two pages. The illustrations are generic and do not specifically represent this motherboard.
The processor installation procedure is as follows:
1. Raise the locking lever of the processor locking
mechanism to a perpendicular position.
Step 1:
Raise the retaining lever
Step 2:
Align the Pin 1 corners
Raise the socket lever to the vertical position
2. Align the processor to the socket by matching the
Pin 1 corner of the socket to the Pin 1 corner on the socket, which is located at the corner where the locking arm attaches to the socket.
Match the Pin 1 positions on the socket and the processor
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3. Carefully insert the Pentium 4 processor in the sock et receptacles, taking care not to bend any pins.
Step 3:
Insert the processor
Step 4:
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Gently press the processor into the socket.
4. Lower the locking mechanism’s retaining lever and secure it in place to secure the processor in the socket. Grasp the processor b y the edges and gently pull upwards to insure it is properly inserted. The processor shouldn’t move.
Press the retaining lever back down into the horizontal position and make sure it latches in place.
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Installing the Heatsink

Once you have installed the CPU, you must install a F an/Heatsink. The F an/Heatsink clips into to the R eten­tion Mechanism attached to the board via its integrated retaining clip assembly.
Apply Thermal Interface Material
Before you install the Fan/Heatsink you must apply the Thermal Interface Material (TIM) that is supplied in an applicator with boxed Intel P entium 4 pr ocessors (or an exact equivalent) to the top of the installed CPU. If the Fan/Heatsink already has a patch of TIM on its under­side, you don’t need to apply any additional TIM to the CPU. We assume here that you have TIM in an Intel­supplied applicator. To apply TIM to the CPU do as fol­lows:
1. Apply all of the TIM in the applicator to the center
of the CPU’s top plate.
TIM applicator
Step 1:
Apply TIM if needed.
2. Do not spread the TIM around. When you place the
Heatsink on top of the CPU the material will dis­perse evenly.
Align and place on top of the CPU
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Next, install the processor Fan/Heatsink assembly as de­tailed below.
Install the Fan/Heatsink
To install the processor Fan/Heatsink assembly do as follows:
1. Place the Fan/Heatsink on top of the P entium 4 CPU so that it’s retaining clip frame snaps into the re­cesses in the Retaining Mechanism. The Fan/ Heatsink will only fit into the mechanism frame in the correct orientation.
Step 1:
Clip Fan/Heatsink assem­bly into the Retention Mechanism
Step 2:
Hold the assembly steady and press one of the re­taining clip locking arms into the locked position
2. Hold the Fan/Heatsink steady and press one of the clip assembly’s locking lever s do wn into the lock ed position.
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3. Repeat the process for the second clip. Keep hold-
ing the F an/Heatsink steady so that you don’t dam­age the TIM. The locking levers should now hold the heatsink securely in the Retention Mechanism.
Step 3:
Hold the assembly steady and press the oth er retain­ing clip’s locking arm into the locked position
Connect Fan/Heatsink Power Lead
Plug the fan power lead onto the CPU F an po wer connec­tor near the CPU socket. The entire CPU installation is then complete.
Step 4:
Plug the Fan power lead onto the CPU fan power connector
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Installing System Memory

This section details the procedure for installing system memory on the motherboard. Correct memory configu­ration is critical for proper system operation. Please re­view this section carefully and follow the configuration guidelines precisely.

Memory Specifications

The motherboard has two DIMM module sockets and uses unbuffered DDR SDRAM DIMM modules for system memory. The system memory specifications are:
DIMM Sockets:
System memory sockets are for:
• PC1600: 200MHz
• PC2100: 266MHz unbuffered DDR SDRAM modules.
• Unbuffered DDR SDRAM DIMM modules
• 200MHz PC1600 or 266MHz PC2100 DDR SDRAM
• Maximum 2GB total system memory

Memory Configuration Options

This motherboard has flexible memory configuration options. These include:
• Supports 64MB, 128MB, 256MB & 512MB modules
• Any capacity DIMM may be used in either sock et as long as total memory does not exceed 2GB.
• Modules should be the same speed for best system performance.
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Installing Memory Modules

Installing DIMM modules is simple. The modules insert in the sockets and are held in place by the sock et retain­ing arms. The edge connectors on the modules are of different widths and there are key notches in each mod­ule. These ensure that y ou can not insert a module incor­rectly.
Before you install any modules, you should choose a configuration. You should then prepare the requir ed num­ber and type of DDR modules.
To install either type of module follow this procedure:
1. Align the module to the socket so that the edge
connectors on the module match the socket sections.
2. Hold the module perpendicular to the motherboard
and press the edge connector into the socket.
3. Press the module fully into the socket so that the
socket retaining arms swing up and engage the re­tention notches at each end of the module.
Follo wing the configuration y ou hav e chosen, repeat this procedure if necessary so that all modules are installed. Once the modules are installed, system memory installa­tion is complete.
Module Installation:
Modules will only insert in
Module retaining notches
one orientati on. The width of the two edge connec­tor sections vary slightly and prevent incorrect in­sertion.
Socket retaining arms
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All modules insert in the DIMM sockets in the same way:
1. Align the mod ule to the socket.
2. The socket retaining arms should r otate up and engage the module’s re­taining notches as you press it into the socket.
3. The retaining arm s must engage for the module to be properly installed.

System Memory Recognition

The BIOS will automatically recognize the installed memory and configure the CMOS Setup Utility. No other action is required to complete system memory installa­tion.
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Installing the Motherboard in a System Housing

This section explains the basic requirements for install­ing this motherboard in a system housing or “chassis”. Since housing designs vary widely , y ou will need to con­sult the housing documentation for specific information.
This motherboard can be installed in any housing that supports the ATX form factor.
To install the motherboard in a system housing you will need to do the following:
• Install the rear I/O panel shield that comes with the
motherboard
• Attach the board to the housing
• Connect leads from the housing’s front panel You can then connect other internal system components
as described later in this chapter.

Motherboard Installation Procedure

This section assumes you are installing the board in a suitable housing. W e also assume y ou hav e prepar ed the board for installation as previously described in this manual. If the housing you are using normally stands vertically, place the open housing on it’s side before you start installing the board.
Please follow this procedure to install this motherboard:
1. Review any instructions that came with the system
housing and prepare the necessary mounting hard­ware that came with it.
Required Tool:
• Philips-head screw driver (Crosshead)
2. Identify the mounting holes on the board and con-
firm that the housing has standoffs that match them.
3. Install the rear I/O panel shield that came with the
motherboard in the housing’s I/O panel opening. This should match the ports on the board.
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Mounting Holes
There are 7 mounting holes on the moth erboard that should correspond to
JP9
J18
J22(FAN0)
P4ES
mounting stan doffs on the system housing’s mother­board mounting plate.
JP8
J30
J4
J19
U27J35
JP1
J20
J31(AUX)
J28(CD-IN)
J12(PCI1)
J11(PCI2)
JP2
CPU1
J10(AGP)
mPGA478B
J23(FDD)
J8 J9
JP10
J16,17(IDE0,1)
J25
Serial ATA
J5 J6
J14(PCI3)
J13(PCI4)
J15(PCI5)
J37(FAN1)
J24(WOL)
J38
JP5
J33(IDE3)
PROMISE
J32(IDE2)
J21
Mounting holes
5. Attach the board to the housing by inserting mount­ing screws in all the holes and tightening them snugly.
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Connecting Front Panel Components

After the motherboard is installed in the system housing, you should connect whatever front panel components the housing has to the Front Panel feature connector on the motherboard.
The figure below indicates the pin assignments of the connector for your reference.
Front Panel Connector:
Leads from the fron t panel features connect to this header.
J21
Reset
Front Panel feature connector pin assignments
IDE LED
ACPI
Power On
ATX Power Connectors:
The main power connec­tor from the system power supply plugs into the 20­pin J20 connector on the board. The ATX12V power lead plugs into the J19 4-pin connector.
Speaker
System LED

Completing System Configuration

Once the motherboard is installed in the system housing, you can proceed to connect or install whatever internal devices you will use to complete the system. These will at least include an AGP displa y car d and disk driv es and connecting the housing power supply leads.
After that, having replaced the s ystem housing cover, you can connect external peripherals to complete the pr ocess of preparing the system for use. These will include at least a video display and a keyboar d and probably a point­ing device. Please see the next chapter for information on completing these final hardware installation steps and installing Operating System and support software.
J20 ATX connector J19 ATX12V connector
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5: System Configuration

In This Chapter:

Installing or Connecting Internal Peripherals

Installing an AGP Card
Connecting Internal Devices Connecting External System Peripherals Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility Installing an OS & Support Software
5: System Configuration
This chapter explains what you need to do to assemble a complete system after you ha ve installed the motherboard in a system housing. This will include installing or con­necting internal devices, connecting external s ystem com­ponents. Once the system is assembled, you’ll need to check and possibly configure the motherboard’s CMOS Setup Utility, install an Operating System and install the support software supplied on the Power Installer sup­port CD-ROM disc.
Installing or Connecting Internal Peripherals
To complete the assembly of a working system you will need to at least install an AGP video display card and connect whatever disk drives y ou will use in the sy stem.
This section covers what you need to know on the motherboard side to do this. You will also need to con­sult the documentation that comes with your internal sys­tem peripherals for additional installation instructions and information. This section covers the minimum compo­nents you will need to connect to the motherboard to create a functioning system. You may plan to add other devices as well.
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Installing an AGP Card

The AGP connector on the board supports AGP 4X 1.5­volt display cards . Follo w the instructions that come with the display card for installing the card hardware in the AGP slot.

AGP Configuration

Y ou can configure the amount of s ystem memory the A GP card will use as auxiliary memory by adjusting the AGP Aperture Size setting in the Advanced Chipset Features section of the CMOS Setup Utility. The default aperture setting is 64MB the maximum is 256MB.

Display Drivers

You should install the display card’s display driver soft­ware according to the instructions that come with the card after you hav e completed system assembly and hav e installed an OS and the support software for this motherboard.
AGP Aperture Setting
You can set th e AGP aper­ture size in the Advanced Chipset Features section of the CMOS Setup Utility
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Connecting Internal Devices

To assemble a complete system capable of completing the installation of this motherboard you will need to in­stall and connect the following internal devices:
• Hard Disk Drive
• CD-ROM or other optical drive
• Floppy disk drive The floppy disk drive is not strictly necessary, but is a
standard system component and is needed if you will create driver floppy disks from the Power Installer 2.
We assume here, in the absence of an alternative drive controller that any hard disk or optical driv es will be IDE devices connected to the motherboard’s IDE channels.

Connecting IDE Devices

This motherboard supports two IDE channels, Primary and Secondary . It has two IDE device connectors onboar d which support IDE devices running in any data transfer mode up to ATA-100. Each IDE connector supports two drives, a Master and a Slave. The drives connect to the motherboard with an IDE ribbon cable. IDE cables have three connectors on them, one that plugs into a drive connector on the board and the other two that connect to IDE devices. The connector at the end of the cable is for the Master drive. The connector in the middle of the cable is for the Slave drive.
There are three types of IDE ribbon cable, supporting transfer modes up through ATA-33, ATA-66 or ATA-100. You must use a cable that supports the transfer mode of the fastest device connected to it. F or example , if both an A TA -66 mode and an A TA -1 00 mode device ar e connected to the same cable, the cable must support ATA-100 mode to achieve maximum performance.
To install an IDE drive, connect the drive to one of the drive connectors on a suitable ribbon cable . Plug the board end of the cable into one of the IDE connectors on the motherboard.
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IDE Drive Positioning
Normally the system’s primary hard disk drive should be in the Primary Master position. If you will use only the supplied ribbon cable, connect a CD-ROM drive to the Primary Slave position.
If you obtain an additional IDE ribbon cable, you can install a second hard disk drive in the Primary Slave po­sition and install the CD-ROM as the Secondary Master. This is a good idea if the CD-ROM drive uses a slower data transfer mode than the hard disk drive.
Cable Select:
Not all drives work prop­erly with Cable Select mode . If you try to use this mode and the drive does not operate properly, set the drive to eith er m aster or Slave mode, as appro­priate for its position on the cable.
Follo w any instructions that come with the drives to con­figure and install them. IDE devices generally can be set to one of three operation modes:
• Master
• Slave
• Cable Select Many drives come set to the Master setting. If you will
use the drive in a Slave position, y ou must r econfigur e it as either Slave or use the Cable Select setting to allow the drives position on the cable to define the mode.

Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive

This motherboard has one Floppy Drive connector for connecting one or two floppy disk drives . Most computer systems use one 3.5-inch 1.44MB floppy disk drive. The drive connector is for a standard floppy drive ribbon cable .
To install a floppy disk drive, connect the drive to the end of the cable, which is the Drive A: position. Plug the other end of the cable into the floppy disk drive connec­tor on the motherboard.

Connecting a Smartcard or MS/SD Reader

This motherboard has connectors for a Smartcard r eader (J27) and a Memory Stick™ or Secure Digital™ memory card reader (JP2). You can either connect individual modules to them or you can connect the appropriate cables from the optional FI Panel.
To connect any of these devices, follow the instructions that come with them. You will need to connect a module cable to the appropriate connector and enable the fea­ture in the “Integrated Peripherals” section of the CMOS Setup Utility . The default port settings listed should work.
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Onboard IDE Connectors
Each channel connector supports one IDE channel
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Note:
The ribbon cable used must support the transfer mode of the f astest device connected to it to avoid degraded perf orman ce. The P4E & P4ES models also have two ATA-133 channels that require A T A­133 cables.
Floppy Drive Connector
The floppy drive connec­tor supports two floppy disk drives. The first drive , Drive A:, connects to the connector on the end of
Floppy connector
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the floppy drive connec­tor cable. A second drive, Drive B:, would connect to the middle connector on the cable although sys­tems now commonly only have one floppy disk drive .
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Multiple Drive Configurations

The P4E and P4ES motherboards include additional disk drive subsystems you ma y want to mak e use of. The P4E adds a Promise Technologies AT-133 IDE controller and interface and the P4ES includes it and a Serial-ATA con­troller and two connectors.
These additional controllers allow you to add additional disk drives to the system over and above the four drives supported by the standard onboard IDE controller. On the P4E you can connect an additional four AT A -133 IDE, or slower, IDE devices, as needed. The P4ES provides the addition of two Serial-ATA connectors, to which you can connect at least two more devices.
This means that the P4E supports eight IDE devices and the P4ES supports at least ten devices including the Se­rial-AT A interface . If y ou ar e going to configur e your s y s­tem with a large number of devices, make sure that the wattage of the system power supply is sufficient to sup­port all the devices you want to install.
ATA-133 & Serial-ATA Drivers
Both the AT A-133 and Serial-A TA features requir e driv er s to operate. The Pow er Installer support CD-ROM disc in­cludes Windows drivers for these features. Make sure you install the appropriate driver if y ou will use either of them. See the relevant Installation Guide on the Power Installer for more information.
ATA-133 Cabling
The P4E and P4ES motherboards come with one ATA­133 cable. This type of cable is requir ed for use with the ATA-133 connectors. The ATA-133 is similar to the sup­plied ATA-100 IDE ribbon cable. Both support two de­vices. If you will connect more than two ATA-133 de­vices to the board, make sure you pur chase an additional ribbon cable that is specifically for ATA-133.
Serial-ATA Cabling
The P4ES motherboard comes with one Serial-AT A cable . You use it to connect a Serial-A TA device to either Serial­ATA connector. If you want to use the other Serial-ATA connector , you will need to purchase an additional cable . The cable just plugs onto the onboard connector. The connector is designed so that it isn’t possible to plug the cable on the wrong way.
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Alternate Drive Controller Boot Device Settings

You can set an ATA-133 or Serial ATA disk drive as the system’s boot device. The Onboard Devices Load Order
Alternate Controllers
Any alternate drive con­trollers must be set to En­abled in the IWILL Smart Setting section of the CMOS Setup Utility in or­der to use the boot order feature described her e.
item in the CMOS Setup Utility’s Adv anced BIOS F eatures section sets which “PCI Device” the system should at­tempt to boot from. You can then set a PCI Device as any of the boot devices.
This feature sets only one alternate drive controller as the selected PCI Device for seeking a bootable device. If you have the P4E, the Onboard Devices Load Order line is fixed on the UDMA 133 (ATA-133) setting. There is no alternate setting. On the P4ES, the selections are UDMA 133 and SATA (Serial ATA).
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Connecting External System Peripherals

To complete the assembly of functioning system you will need at minimum to connect the following external sys­tem components to the system housing:
• Video Display Monitor
• Keyboard
• Mouse or other Pointing Device

Connecting a Display Monitor

You can connect any display monitor supported by the AGP display card you installed in the system. This may include either a CRT or LCD monitor, depending on the card’s specifications.
Connect the display monitor cable to the appropriate dis­play connector on the A GP card accor ding to the instruc­tions that come with the card and monitor.

Connecting a Keyboard & Mouse

You can use either PS/2 or USB input devices with this motherboard.
Connecting PS/2 Devices
Connect a PS/2 keyboard and mouse to the Keyboard and Mouse PS/2 ports on the rear I/O port panel. Don’t connect or disconnect a device while the system is turned on. Doing so can damage the board.
Connecting USB Devices
You can use a USB keyboard and mouse with this motherboard. They plug into two of the USB ports. You must enable this function in the BIOS CMOS Setup Utility as noted on the next page. The Oper ating System y ou use must support USB to use any USB devices. You can plug and unplug USB devices when the system is turned on.
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Enable “USB Keyboard Support” if you will use a USB keyboard. Enable “USB Mouse Support” if you will use a USB pointing device.
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Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility

The motherboard Award BIOS includes the CMOS Setup Utility that creates a system configuration record that is stored in CMOS memory on the board and is requir ed by the system to operate properly.
Most of the configuration settings are either predefined by the BIOS Optimized Default settings which are stored with the BIOS or are automatically detected and config­ured without requiring User action. There are a few set­tings that you may need to change depending on your system configuration.
This section gives a brief profiles of the several sections of the CMOS Setup Utility and indicates settings you might need to change and those which you should not.

The CMOS Setup Utility User Interface

The CMOS Setup Utility user interface is simple and largely self evident. The utility can only be operated from the keyboard and all commands are keyboard commands. The utility does not support mouse use. The commands are straightforward and those available for the program section you are in are listed at the bottom of the screen. The main screen has few commands, other sections hav e more. Gener al Help, which lists the commands and their functions is available at any time b y pr essing the F1 k ey.

Running the CMOS Setup Utility

The CMOS Setup Utility does not require an operating system to run. You run the utility by typing the Del or Delete key when the computer is starting to boot up. The utility’s main screen will then appear.
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CMOS Setup Utility Program Sections

The CMOS Setup Utility is divided into several subsec­tions and some top level commands including the fol­lowing sections:
• Standard CMOS Features
• Advanced BIOS Features
• Advanced Chipset features
• Integrated Peripherals
• Power Management Setup
• PnP/PCI Configurations
• PC Health Status
• IWILL Smart Setting The main screen also has these command options:
• Load Fail-Safe Defaults
• Load Optimized Defaults
• Set Supervisor Password
• Set User Password
• Save & Exit Setup
• Exit Without Saving Please see the following sections for a brief profile of
what each section does, information on settings you might want to change and things to leave alone.
To open one of the program sections, highlight the item you want and press the Enter key. To change a setting, highlight an item and use the “Value” keys indicated to change the setting. Alternatively, press the Enter key and all options for that item will display and you can choose from those listed.
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Standard CMOS Features

Main Section Functions
This section has the real time clock settings, the IDE and floppy device settings.
Default & Autodetected Settings
The IDE device settings are autodetected. You shouldn’t need to change them. The floppy and other settings are standard defaults.
Setting Options & Constraints
You can reset the time and date settings if they are not correct for your location. You can manually set the IDE device settings if you need to.
CMOS Setup Utility – Standard CMOS Features
In operation, th e screen will display the detected IDE devices
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Advanced BIOS Features

Main Section Functions
This section mainly configures boot options including boot devices and their boot order and some power func­tions. There are also some miscellaneous boot configur a­tion settings.
Default & Autodetected Settings
The screen illustration shows the default settings. These do not need to be changed. You can customize the set­tings to suit your purposes if necessary and you know what you’re doing.
Setting Options & Constraints
You can change the boot device assignments and order, the boot options and the power on settings as you lik e. If you are using OS/2 set the OS Select For DRAM>64MB line to the OS2 setting.
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Advanced Chipset Features

Main Section Functions
Configures the chipset, BIOS caching and the A GP Aper­ture size.
Default & Autodetected Settings
Everything on this screen is an optimized default or is autodetected.
Setting Options & Constraints
W e don’t suggest changing anything in this section abov e the Memory Hole AT 15M-16M line. You can change the thermal warning timeout and the A GP Aperture if needed. The default AGP setting will work.
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Integrated Peripherals

Main Section Functions
Configures the peripheral features integrated onto the motherboard.
Default & Autodetected Settings
Everything on this screen is an optimized default. The IDE transfer mode settings are autodetected. The sy stem will work with these defaults. The port settings are stan­dard PC settings.
Setting Options & Constraints
You can disable onboard devices and change port set­tings. If you’re going to use a USB keyboard or mouse, you have to enable support for them from this screen.
You can disable the onboard audio feature if you need to. The IDE HDD Block Mode feature should work with new er
IDE hard disk drives. You may want to set Onboard Serial Port 2 to Disabled if
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If you install an IR port module, you ha ve to set the U ART Mode Select line to the appropriate IR setting. Check the module instructions for this information. The following four lines will display the defaults for the IR mode you select and should work.
You can alter the parallel port settings as needed. You can disable the Game and MIDI settings if you aren’t going to use the Game port header.
The last several items when at the bottom of the list are SCR Port Address and MS/SD Port Address. These en­able and configure a Smartcard r eader and Memory Stick™ or Secure Digital™ memory card reader respectively. The default port addresses should work. You must set these to Enabled if you install the optional FI Panel.
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Power Management Setup

Main Section Functions
Configures power management settings. Most of these are overridden b y A CPI power management in Windo ws.
Default & Autodetected Settings
Everything on this screen is an optimized default.
Setting Options & Constraints
You can select the Minimum or Maximum configurations rather than the User Defined defaults. You can customize all settings in User Defined mode. If your OS supports power management, configure it there.
The Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN line controls the function of the system housing power button. The default sets it to turn the system on and off when you press the button. The alternate setting, delay 4 Sec., requires you to press the power button for more than four seconds before the system will turn off.
You can also set a date and time for the system to turn on or wake up using the Resume by Alarm settings.
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PnP/PCI Configurations

Section Function
Configures Plug and Play and other PCI bus settings.
Default & Autodetected Settings
The default is for the BIOS to control these functions.
Setting Options & Constraints
If you have a pr oblem after you install an expansion card, set “Reset Configuration Data” to Enabled to rewrite the ESCD.
Don’t change the resource settings, they’re set to be handled automatically by the BIOS. While you can set them manually, there shouldn’t be any need to do so.
The PCI/VGA Palette Snoop item is for PCI display cards that have a problem displaying a screen image properly at startup. You should not normally need to use this fea­ture since the AGP slot is the primary display.
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PC Health Status

Section Function
Displays detected system information CPU cooling fan speed and various voltage levels.
Default & Autodetected Settings
The list of system information is autodetected and dis­played.
Setting Options & Constraints
None.
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IWILL Smart Setting

Section Function
Configures CPU settings and enables the Promise ATA­133 controller on the P4E and P4ES.
Default & Autodetected Settings
The default settings autodetect the CPU and PCI Clock settings. The “Spread Spectrum” setting reduces interfer­ence generated by the board circuitry when Enabled.
Setting Options & Constraints
Don’t change the auto-detected settings unless you really know what you are doing. You can configure the CPU settings manually. Configuring CPU settings at variance with Intel’s specifications can damage the CPU and void the CPU warranty. You can disable any additional stor­age controllers (ATA-133 or Serial ATA) if you are not using them.
CMOS Setup Utility – IWILL Smart Setting
Note: The scr een above is for the P4ES. The P4E scr een will not have the ‘Onboar d SerialA T A ’ line and the P4L will not have either it or the ‘Onboard UltraATA133’ line.
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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

This loads a set of minimum configuration defaults. It is used to allow the system to start and then troubleshoot hardware problems. You shouldn’t need to use this, it’s mainly for technicians.

Load Optimized Defaults

This loads the Optimized Defaults. Do this if the configu­ration record has been corrupted or mistakenly config­ured or after the Clear CMOS procedure has been per­formed. See Chapter 3 for more information on this pro­cedure. To load the defaults, select this item, press the Enter key, type a Y and press Enter again.
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Set Supervisor/User Password

These two items set passwords for system access.
Setting a Password
You can install a Supervisor or User Passwor d. The pass­word prevents access to the CMOS Setup Utility (Super­visor) or the entire system (User).
To install a password, follow these steps:
1. Highlight either Set Passw ord item in the main menu and press Enter.
2. The password dialog box will appear.
3. If you are entering a new password, carefully type in the password. You cannot use more than eight characters or numbers. Passwords are case-sensi­tive. Press Enter after you have typed in the pass­word. If you ar e deleting a passw or d that is already installed just press Enter when the password dialog box appears.
4. The system will ask you to confirm the new pass­word by asking y ou to type it in a second time. Car e­fully type the password again and press Enter, or just press Enter if you are deleting a password that is already installed.
5. If you have used the correct format, the password will be recorded.
If you decide not to set a password after bringing up the password entry window, press the Enter key, not Esc to exit the password entry window.

Save & Exit Setup

This saves the current utility configur ation as a new con­figuration record, e xits the utility and r estarts the sy stem using the saved configuration record.

Exit Without Saving

Exits the utility and restarts the system without changing the saved configuration record.
In general, it should not be necessary to use the CMOS Setup Utility once you have fully configured it. In the event you do need to change or re-establish the settings, always make sure to save the settings when you exit the utility or the new settings will not be stored.
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Installing an OS & Support Software

This section covers installing Operating System softw are and the support software on the Power Installer support CD-ROM disc. Once y ou have configured the CMOS Setup Utility, you should install an OS. If you install a sup­ported Microsoft OS, you should also install the driver software on the Power Installer disc.

Installing an Operating System

This motherboard is primarily intended for use with the following Operating Systems:
• Microsoft Windows 9X
• Microsoft Windows NT
• Microsoft Windows 2000
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Linux
• Novell Netware
• Unix
Prepare the hard disk drive and install an OS according to the instructions that come with the OS you will use.

Installing the Support Software

The Power Installer CD-ROM disc comes with required hardware driv er s for Microsoft Windo w s and some addi­tional utility software , as noted in Chapter 2. If y ou ha v e installed a supported Microsoft OS, you must install the required drivers. If you have installed Linux, you can create Linux support disks.
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Installing Windows Drivers

This section assumes you have installed one of the sup-
Power Installer: Main Screen
Click on the model name for this board in the Socket 478 section.
Note:
The screen illustrati ons in this section are for the P4ES. The P4E section has the same items.
Power Installer: P4ES Main Screen
You can automatically in­stall the required Intel chipset support by choos­ing “Auto Installation” or you can do all installation s manually by choosing Manual In stallation. Either way, you must install the Intel chipset support be­fore you install anything else.
ported Microsoft Operating Systems on the system hard disk drive.
To install Windows drivers, insert the Power Installer support CD-ROM disc in the system’s CD-ROM (or other optical drive) and wait for the Power Installer interface to automatically load. If it doesn’t start, run the Power Installer interface directly from the disc by running Setup.
The Power Installer main screen will appear. Click on a motherboard model number to open the section for it.
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The “Driver and Utilities” screen will appear when you click on Manual Installation. Click on “Driver Installa­tion” and the Driver Installation screen will appear.
Power Installer: Drivers and Utilities
Click on Driver Installati on to access the driver install programs.
Install the first two items for the Intel Chipset, Intel INF Driver and Intel IAA Driver, in sequence by clicking on them and following the install program instructions.
Install the audio driver for Windows by clicking on the Audio Driver item to run it and install the driver. This item also installs audio software for use with the onboard Realtek audio subsystem.
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Review the Installation Guides by clicking on its name. Install the appropriate USB 2.0, ATA-133 and Serial-ATA drivers as needed for the OS you are using.
The Adobe A crobat r eader install progr am will run when you try to view an Installation Guide if you have not already installed it. Install the program and then repeat the procedure to read the guide information.
If you will use Windows 2 000 or Windows XP, install the supplied USB 2.0 driver. Other versions of Windows and other operating systems are not supported. Under them,
USB 2.0 Support:
The supplied USB 2.0 driver is for use with Win­dows 2000 and Windows XP. The driver does not support other versions of Windows.
the USB ports will function as USB 1.1 ports. If you have installed either a Smart Card Reader or a
Memory Stick/Secure Digital card r eader , or have installed the optional Fi Panel, install the FI Panel driver . Click on the item and follow the installation program’s instruc­tions to install the driver.

The Make Driver Utility

The “Make Driver” utility makes driver floppy disks. You can use this utility to make a Windows driver disk for the onboard Realtek LAN chip.
Make Driver Utility:
You can use this utility to make driver disks for the onboard Realtek audio subsystem, ATA-133 IDE and Serial-A T A drivers . Se­lect a listed item and fol­low the onscreen instruc­tions.
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Making a Linux Support Disk

You can boot the system from the Power Installer disc. The system will boot from a Linux k ernel on the disc and you can use the disk creator that loads to create a Linux support disk. You can then use it to install any necessary modules according to your Linux distribution’s instruc­tions for module installation.

Installing the Utility Software

To install the utility software bundled on the Power In­staller disc, click on “Software Utility” in the Driv ers and Utilities screen to open the Software Utility window.
To install the Adobe Acrobat reader or McAfee Anti-Vi­rus software packages, click on the item you want to install and follow the install program’s instructions.
You can install the Smart Card Reader Utility if you ha ve installed a Smart Card reader or the FI Panel.
The Hardware Monitor Utility gives you access to infor­mation detected by the Winbond hardware monitor.
Power Installer: Software Utility
Click on the item you wan t to install and follow the install program instruc­tions.
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6: Using The Motherboard

In This Chapter:

Using System Features

Front Panel Controls & Indicators Additional System Features
Installing & Configuring An IR Port Performance Optimization Troublesh ooting
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This chapter covers several topics related to using this motherboard once it is installed in a working system. These include external system features that connect to the motherboard, things you can do to optimize the per­formance of a system based on this board and some troubleshooting tips you can revie w in the event any prob­lems arise.
Using System Features
This section explains the system controls and indicators that connect to the motherboard. It also explains how the other system level features on the board work.

Front Panel System Controls & Indicators

The front panel of the system housing will ha v e some or all of the front panel features that connect to the motherboard. These enable the User to determine some information on the systems operational status and pro­vide some system controls.

System Controls

The front panel connector on the motherboard supports several system controls that mount on the front panel of the system housing.
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Power Button
Function: Turns the system On and Off. Use: This button is configured by the CMOS Setup Utility
by the “Soft-Off Mode by PWR-BTTN” line in the Power Management section. Depending on the setting, the power button will function in one of two modes, instant on/off or instant on/4-second delay off. In the delay mode , when you push the power button for less than 4 seconds when the system is turned, the system goes into the Suspend power conservation mode . In this mode, y ou have to push the button for more than 4 seconds to turn the system power off.
Reset Switch
Function: Restarts the system to cold boot. Use: Press the button to restart the system. This forces a
restart under all conditions. Don’t use the R eset button if you can shut the system do wn from within the Operating System.
Note On Reset & Rebooting: You should always restart or shut down the system by
using the OS command for this. This procedure allows the OS to shut down properly, minimizing the possibility of hard disk drive problems or data loss. If the system crashes or “hangs”, you may have to restart the system at the hardware level. There are two hardware reboot options, a keyboard command and the Reset button.
You can effect a “warm” reboot with a key command if the OS supports it. For e x ample , all ver sions of Microsoft Windows support restarting the computer with the Ctrl­Alt-Del (Delete) command. You can try this command first if it is supported. Otherwise, you will need to use the Reset button.
Suspend Button
Function: Toggles system in and out of Suspend mode. Use: Press the button to cause the system to enter or
resume from Suspend mode. Note: The front panel feature connector supports a sys-
tem Suspend button (the ACPI connector) but not all s ys­tem housings have this button. The same function can be performed at the Operating System lev el if the OS sup­ports the feature.
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Indicator LEDs

The motherboard front panel features connector supports three system status indicator LEDs:
• Power Status LED Indicator
Lights when the system is turned on.
• System Hard Disk Drive Activity LED Indicator
Flashes during hard disk drive access.
• Power Conservation Mode LED Indicator
Lights to indicate the system is in a Suspend state power conservation mode.
Most system housings will hav e all of these LEDs mounted in the housing’s front panel.

Additional System Features

This motherboard supports an optional “FI Panel” de­vice. The Smart Panel connectors on the motherboard connect to cables from the Smart Panel, a device that mounts in a 5¼-inch bay in the system housing and in­cludes the following features:
USB 2.0:
USB 2.0 support is pro­vided for Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Under other operating systems the USB ports will func­tion as USB 1.1 ports.
• Compact Flash reader
• Memory Stick reader
• Secure Digital Card reader
• Line Out audio jack
• Microphone jack
• Two Hi-Speed USB 2.0 ports If you purchase an optional Smart Panel, follow the in-
structions that come with it to install the device.

Wake-on LAN (WOL)

Function: The system wakes up in response to a signal arriving over a LAN that it is connected to.
Use: The onboard WOL connector supports connection to a PCI Network Interface Card. The WOL cable from the card connects to the WOL connector on the board.
The feature is not enabled by default in the Power Man­agement section of the CMOS Setup Utility. If you want to use it, set the “Wake-Up by PCI car d” line to Enabled.
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Installing & Configuring An IR Port

There is a pin header connector for an Infrared commu­nications port module on the motherboard. An IR port enable wireless communication between the sy stem and another device with IR capability. Common examples of such devices are a PD A or notebook computer. Installing an IR port module requires disabling the COM2 serial port on the rear I/O panel and reconfiguring it for IR use in the CMOS Setup Utility.
Installing an IR port module requires an expansion slot opening unless the system housing has a built-in IR port with a cable to connect to the motherboard.
Follo w the instructions that come that come with the port module you want to install. The basic installation proce­dure is as follows if the module installs in an expansion slot opening:
1. Turn off and unplug the system if necessary.
2. Remove the system housing cover.
3. Locate the JP1 IR pin header connector on the motherboard.
4. Remove the e xpansion slot cover in the sy stem hous­ing that corresponds to an open PCI slot. There may be a slot cover retaining screw to remove and put aside for later use.
5. Insert the port module in the open expansion slot cover and align the module’s mounting br acket with the screw hole for the retaining screw If there is one). Insert the screw and tighten it to secure the port module in place.
6. Plug the module’s connector cable on to the IR con­nector on the motherboard.
7. Replace the system housing cover.
8. Plug in and turn on the computer.
9. Run the CMOS Setup Utility and pen the Integrated Peripherals section. Set the “UART Mode Select” to the required mode, IrDA or ASKIR, and configure the port settings below it if necessary. Save the set­tings and reboot.
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CMOS Setup Utility – Integrated Peripherals
UART Mode Select – IR mode selection
The supported Microsoft Operating Systems should au­tomatically detect and configure the port module after you restart the sy stem. Consult the OS documentation or online Help for more information if necessary. You may also need to install support software that came with the IR port module in order to use it. Consult the installation instructions that came with the module for additional instructions.
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Performance Optimization

This section covers things you can do to increase the performance of a system based on this motherboard. The topics covered include system memory, disk subsystems and processor upgrades or adjustments.

System Memory

Adding sy stem memory will increase system performance and capability under any of the supported Operating Sys­tem. This motherboard supports a total of 2GB of unbuf­fered DDR DRAM system memory. If you have not in­stalled the maximum, you can consider increasing the amount of installed system memory. Additional system memory speeds up system operation and in some cases produces additional stability in the Operating System.

Disk Subsystems

The main IDE controller on this motherboard supports IDE drives using data transfer modes up through ATA­1 00. If you use IDE drives as the primary disk subsy stem, selecting drives that support ATA-100 and have a high rotation speed (at least 7,200rpm) will maximize perfor­mance.
If you need even better performance from a disk sub­system, you can consider using the ATA-133 controller on the P4E or P4ES, or, the Serial-ATA controller on the P4ES. Both of these, and particularly the Serial-AT A con­troller, will provide a substantial performance enhance­ment over the standard onboard IDE controller.

Processor Upgrades & Adjustments

Processor speed has a significant effect on over all system performance. To increase system performance, you can consider using or upgrading to a faster processor.
The Intel Pentium 4 processor used b y this motherboard comes in a variety of clock speeds. To maximize perfor­mance, select a processor with the fastest clock speed the system budget or specification allows.
The CMOS Setup Utility’s Frequenc y/Voltage Setting sec­tion will automatically detect and configure whatever pro ­cessors are installed. Manual configuration is also avail­able, but setting the Intel P entium 4 processor to operat­ing parameters outside those specified can damage the CPU and void the warranty.
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Onboard 5.1 Audio

The onboard audio subsystem provides support for con­necting a 5.1 speaker system to the computer.

Speaker Types

A 5.1 speaker system has the following speakers:
• Front Left & Right Channel
• Rear Left & Right Channel
• Center Channel
• Bass Subwoofer The “5” stands for the five speakers and the “1” for the
Subwoofer. These speakers make up the full set for a Home Theater speaker system.

Speaker Connection s

The P4E Series motherboards have se veral means of con­necting a 5.1 speaker system to the board. The rear I/O panel provides the following connections:
• Line Out: For the F ront Left & Right Channel speak-
ers. A miniplug connector from a cable for both speakers plugs into this jack. This can also be used for Stereo speakers.
• Rear: For the R ear Left & Right Channel speak ers. A
miniplug cable for both speakers plugs into this jack.
• Center/Subwoofer: For the Center Channel speaker
and the Subwoofer . A miniplug cable for both speak­ers plugs into this jack.
The 5.1 speaker systems designed for computer s usually have an amplifier built into the Subwoofer housing and come with cables to connect these audio jacks to the Subwoofer . A dditional cables then connect the five speak­ers to the subwoofer’s amplifier.
• SP/DIF: this is a connector for a special optical digi-
tal audio cable.
The SP/DIF cable carries the entire audio signal out to a sound system that includes an amplifier with a connec­tion for this type of cable and a built-in decoder to differ­entiate the audio signal and divide it into it’s various components and send them to the correct speaker in the
5.1 system. The P4E motherboards also have an onboard connector
for IWILL’s optional audio port brackets, which can also
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provide RCA audio connectors for a 5.1 system.

Troubleshooting

This section details some things you can do to evaluate problems that could possibly occur in the course of us­ing this motherboard. The topics covered include pos­sible hardware problems and problems with the CMOS Setup Utility’s system configuration record.

Hardware Problems

A hardware problem may occur either after you install additional hardware or because some e xisting har dw ar e has failed or has a disconnected or loose connection. This section has some pointers on things you can check before seeking assistance.

General Hardware Troubleshooting

If the motherboard does not operate properly when you first try to use it in the system, it is likely that it is either configured incorrectly, there are problems with external connections. It os also possible the board or some other system component is defective. Always check the most obvious possibilities first.
First check the external components:
• Make sure the system, the monitor and any other external peripherals are plugged in and turned on. Confirm that the system and the power LEDs on any external peripherals are on.
• Check that the monitor, keyboard and mouse are properly connected.
Next check the CMOS Setup Utility:
• Run the CMOS Setup Utility and load the Optimized
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