Jetway 915GDAPR1A User Manual
915GDAP/915GDA
915PDAP/915PDA
USER'S MANUAL
M/B For Socket 478 Pentium 4 Processor
NO. G03-915GDAP
Rev:1.0
Release date: September 2004
Trademark:
* Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
USER’S NOTICE................................................................................................................................... ii
MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION ............................................................................................ ii
COOLING SOLUTIONS...................................................................................................................... ii
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF 915GDAP/915GDA/915PDAP/915PDA MOTHERBOARD
1-1 FEATURE OF MOTHERBOARD ...................................................................................... 1
1-2 SPECIFICATION.................................................................................................................. 2
1-3 PERFORMANCE LIST........................................................................................................ 3
1-4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM & JUMPER SETTING ................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2-1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS............................................................................. 6
2-2 CHECKING MOTHERBOARD'S JUMPER SETTING................................................... 6
2-3 INSTALL CPU....................................................................................................................... 7
2-3-1 GLOSSARY................................................................................................................ 7
2-3-2 ABOUT INTEL PENTIUM 4 Socket 478 CPU ....................................................... 8
2-4 INSTALL MEMORY............................................................................................................ 9
2-5 EXPANSION CARD.............................................................................................................. 10
2-5-1 PROCEDURE FOR EXPANSION CARD INSTALLATION ............................... 10
2-5-2 ASSIGNING IRQ FOR EXPANSION CARD......................................................... 10
2-5-3 INTERRUPT REQUEST TABLE FOR THIS MOTHERBOARD....................... 11
2-5-4 PCI EXPRESS SLOT ................................................................................................ 11
2-6 CONNECTORS, HEADERS ................................................................................................ 12
2-6-1 CONNECTORS.......................................................................................................... 12
2-6-2 HEADERS .................................................................................................................. 15
2-7 STARTING UP YOUR COMPUTER.................................................................................. 19
CHAPTER 3 INTRODUCING BIOS
3-1 ENTERING SETUP............................................................................................................... 20
3-2 GETTING HELP ................................................................................................................... 20
3-3 THE MAIN MENU................................................................................................................ 21
3-4 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES ........................................................................................ 22
3-5 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES.......................................................................................... 23
3-6 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES .................................................................................. 24
3-6-1 PCIEXPRESS ROOT PORT FUNCTION.............................................................. 26
3-7 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS.......................................................................................... 27
3-7-1 ONBOARD IDE FUNCTION................................................................................... 27
3-7-2 ONBOARD DEVICE FUNCTION........................................................................... 28
3-7-3 ONBOARD SUPER IO FUNCTION ....................................................................... 29
3-8 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP...................................................................................... 30
3-8-1 PM TIMER RELOAD EVENTS ............................................................................. 31
3-8-2 PCI EXPRESS PM FUNCTION.............................................................................. 31
3-9 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP ................................................................................ 32
3-9-1 IRQ RESOURCES.................................................................................................... 33
3-10 PC HEALTH STATUS ........................................................................................................ 33
3-11 MISCELLANEOUS CONTROL ........................................................................................ 34
3-12 LOAD STANDARD/OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS ............................................................... 34
3-13 SET SUPERVISOR/USER PASSWORD........................................................................... 35
CHAPTER 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION
MAGIC INSTALL SUPPORTS WINDOWS 2000/XP................................................................. 36
4-1 INF INSTALL INTEL 915 CHIPSET SYSTEM DRIVER.................................... 37
4-2 VGA INSTALL INTEL 915G VGA DRIVER........................................................... 37
4-3 SOUND INSTALL ALC880 HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO DRIVER.......................... 38
4-4 LAN INSTALL REALTEK 8100C FAST ETHERNET DRIVER.......................... 39
4-5 RAID INSTALL SIS 180 RAID DRIVER AND UTILITY........................................ 40
4-6 PC-HEALTH INSTALL WINBOND HARDWARE DOCTOR UTILITY .................... 41
4-7 PC-CILLIN INSTALL PC-CILLIN2004 ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM .......................... 42
4-8 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS..................................................................................................... 43
TABLE OF CONTENT
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MOTHER-BOARD AND WE DO ASSURE THIS MANUAL MEETS USER’S REQ UIREMENT B UT WILL CHANGE,
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Manual Revision Information
Reversion Revision History Date
1.0 First Release September 2004
Item Checklist
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915GDAP/915GDA/915PDAP/915PDA Motherboard
5
Cable for IDE/Floppy
5
CD for motherboard utilities
□
Cable for USB Port 3/4 (Option)
5
Cable for Serial ATA IDE Port
5
SPDIF-IN/SPDIF-OUT /Audio Adaptor
5
Cable for COM2/Parallel Port
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915GDAP/915GDA/915PDAP/915PDA User’s Manual
Intel Pentium 4 Processor Family
Cooling Solutions
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management
becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems. Maintaining the proper thermal
environment is key to reliable, long-term system operation. The overall goal in providing the
proper thermal environment is keeping the processor below its specified maximum case
temperature. Heatsinks induce improved processor heat dissipation through increased surface area
and concentrated airflow from attached fans. In addition, interface materials allow effective
transfers of heat from the processor to the heatsink. For optimum heat transfer, Intel recommends
the use of thermal grease and mounting clips to attach the heatsink to the processor.
When selecting a thermal solution for your system, please refer to the website below for
collection of heatsinks evaluated and recommended by Intel for use with Intel processors. Note,
those heatsinks are recommended for maintaining the specified Maximum T case requirement. In
addition, this collection is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all heatsinks that support
Intel processors.
For vendor list of heatsink and fan, please visit :
http://developer.intel.com/design/Pentium4/components/index
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Chapter 1
Introduction of 915GDAP/915PDAP serial Motherboard
1-1 Feature of motherboard
The 915GDAP/915GDA/915PDAP/915PDA motherboard is design for use Intel Pentium 4
Processor in Socket 478 Prescott Processor with the Intel 915G/915P Chipset delivers a high
performance and professional desktop platform solution. Which utilize the design and the
memory size expandable to 4.0GB.
These motherboards use the newest Intel 915G/915P Chipset Supports 533MHz/800MHz
Processor System Bus (FSB) in data transfer rate, the 915GDAP/915GDA/915PDAP
/915PDA provided 200/166MHz SDRAM clock frequency support DDR400/DDR333 SDRAM.
These motherboard also provided Dual Channel function to increase memory performance.
The motherboard embedded ICH6 chipset offers one parallel ULTRA ATA 100 interface and
four serial ATA interface to provide speedier HDD throughout that boosts overall system
performance.
915GDAP/915GDA with integrated 2D/3D Graphics Accelerator which supports 256 bit
graphics core, and supports hardware motion compensation assist for software MPEG/DVD
decode, makes this board lower cost alternative to a video card. For those wanting even
greater graphic performance. One 16-lane PCI Express port intended for Graphics Attach,
fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision 1.0a, and two 1-lan PCI
Express port support.
This X16 PCI Express Slot provided multiplexed Digital display channels, Support with
ADD2 Card (Advanced Digital Display).
The 915GDAP/ 915PDAP motherboard including Fast Ethernet PCI LAN chip support
10Mb/s, 100Mb/s Base transfer rate.
These motherboards also has an integrated 8-channel High Definition Audio Codec on board
support 8-channel 3D surround positioning Audio which is fully compatible with Sound
Blaster Pro that gives you the best sound quality and compatibility. The motherboard
provided SPDIF-In/ SPDIF-Out optical function support SPDIF device.
These motherboards integrated SiS 180 Serial-ATA IDE controller provided two Serial-ATA
port and one Parallel Ultra ATA133 port (two devices), supports Ultra ATA/Serial ATA,
Ultra/Serial ATA RAID 0 or 1, Ultra/Serial ATA Raid 0+1 meet future IDE demand increase
the data transfer rate.
With USB control as well as capability of expanding to 8 USB2.0 function ports, these
motherboards meet future USB demand also these motherboard have built-in hardware
monitor function. This will monitor and protect your computer. These motherboards special
design in hardware to protect BIOS from virus crash BIOS data.
These motherboards provide special function in BIOS Setup to setting CPU Host clock step
by step increasing let users to approach over clocking.
These motherboards provided high performance & meet future specification demand. It is
really wise choice for your computer.
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1-2 Specification
Spec Description
Design
Chipset ∗
CPU Socket
(mPGA478B Socket)
Memory Socket ∗
Expansion Slot &
Headers
Integrate IDE ∗
Serial-ATA IDE
Integrate VGA
(only for
915GDAP/915GDA)
LAN On Board
(only for
915GDAP/915GDA)
Audio ∗
BIOS
Multi I/O ∗
ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5x24.5cm
∗
Intel 915G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH) Chipset
for 915GDAP/915GDA
Intel 915P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Chipset for
∗
915PDAP/915PDA
Intel 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH6) Chipset
∗
Support Intel Pentium 4 478 Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip Pin
∗
Grid Array (FC-PGA2) package processor
Support CPU Frequency 400MHz/533MHz/800MHz
∗
Support 1.6G∼3.4G 478 Pin Pentium 4 processor
∗
Reserves support for future Intel Pentium 4 processors
∗
184-pin DDR SDRAM module socket x4
Support Dual channel DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM
∗
Expandable to 4.0GB
∗
One PCI Express x16, two PCI Express x1 Slots
∗
32-bit PCI slot x 4
∗
One IDE controllers support PCI Bus Mastering, ATA
PIO/DMA and the ULTRA DMA 33/66/100 functions that
deliver the data transfer rate up to 100 MB/s
Four Serial ATA Host controllers, that deliver the data transfer
∗
rate up to 150 MB/s
SiS 180 RAID Controller provide two Serial ATA ports support
∗
150Mb/s data transfer rate and one Parallel ATA133 port
support 133Mb/s data transfer rate
Support Ultra Mode Function
∗
Support RAID 0 or 1, RAID 0+1 function
∗
400MHz Integrated 24-bit RAMDAC up to 2048x1536@75 Hz
∗
Multiplexed Digital Display Channels (Support with ADD2
∗
Card (Advanced Digital Display)
Realtek 8100C PCI Interface Fast Ethernet controller
∗
Supports 10/100 Mb/sec data transfer rate
∗
Realtek ALC880 8-channel High Definition Audio Codec
integrated
Support 8-channel 3D surround & Positioning Audio
∗
SPDIF-In/ SPDIF-Out Optical support
∗
Audio driver and utility included
∗
Award 4MB Flash ROM
∗
PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
Floppy disk drive connector x1
∗
Parallel port x1, Serial port x1
∗
USB 2.0 connector x4, headers x4 (connecting cable option)
∗
High Definition Audio connector (Line-in, MIC, 3x Line-Out)
∗
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1-3 Performance List
The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing
programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different
testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will
result in different benchmark testing results.)
Performance Test Report
CPU: Intel Pentium 4 Prescott 2.8G
DRAM:
On Board VGA:
Hard Disk Driver:
BIOS:
Win XP Prefessional (Service Pack 1)
OS:
TwinMOS HY5DU56822CT 512M DDR400 X 2 1Gbyte Memory
1024x768x32bit Color
Maxtor DiamondMax Plus8 (ATA-133 7200RPM)
Award Optimal default
200/200 2.8G
3D Mark 2001SE 4904
3D Mark 2003 1296
3QUAMRK3 7570
PCMark2004
System/CPU/Memory 3774 / 4296 / 4640
Graph/HDD 1053 / 3173
Content Creation Winstone 2004 26.7
Business Winstone 2004 20.4
Winbench 99 V2.0:
Business/Hi-end Disk Winmark99 7350 / 33100
Business/Hi-end Graphic Winmark 288 / 754
SYS Mark 2004 : SISMark Rating (Internet Content Creation / Office Productivity)
SISMark 2004 165 (181 / 151)
3D Creation / 2D Creation 180 / 205
/ Web publication 162
Communication / Document Creation 126 / 164
/ Data Analysis 167
SISOFT Sandra 2004 : 1.CPU Arithmetic Benchmark 2.Memory bandwidth
Benchmark 3.CPU Multi-Media Benchmark
1. Dhrystone ALU MIPS 7611
Whetstone FPU MFLOPS 3222 / 5775
2. Int/Float Buffered iSSE2 MB/S 4624 / 4622
3. Integer/Floating-Point SSE2 IT/S 19792 / 26618
UT2003 Benchmark (flyby/botmatch) 74.71 / 30.34
QUAKE3 DEMO1/DEMO2 FPS 132.3 / 128.7
Return to Castle Wolfenstein FPS 73.4
Super Pi (1M) Second 46S
CPUZ System/CPU Clock 200.0 / 2800.1
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1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting
Rear Out
Magic Duct
Keyboard
ATX 12V Power Connector
K/B Power ON Jumpe
PS2 KB/Mouse Port
VGA/COM1 Connecto
USB Port/LAN Connector
USB Power ON Jumper (JP2)
RTL8100C PCI LAN Controller
8-CH AC’97 Audio Codec
W83627THF I/O Chip
SPDIF Optical Connector
Parallel Port Connector
SYSFAN2
(JP1)
Magic Duct
USB Port
SYSFAN1
Audio Connector
Front Panel Audio
CD Audio
PCI Slot
PCI EXPRESSx1
Extend Audio/
IR Connector
Wake On LAN
COM2 Connector
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
VGA/COM1
USB2
LAN
USB
CNTR Bass
SPDIF Out
MIC
SPDIF In
Line-IN/
Rear Surround
Line-Out/Front
CPU Socket
CPU FAN
DDR DIMMx4
ATX Power Connector
Intel 915G Chip
ATA 133 IDE Connector
PCI EXPRESSx16
Intel 82801FB Chip
Serial-ATA Connector
(SATA1, 2, 3, 4)
Clear CMOS (JP3)
ATA 100 IDE Connector
Serial-ATA Connector (SATA5, 6)
SiS 180 Serial ATA Controller
Floppy Connector
USB Power ON Jumper (JP6)
Front Panel Connector
USB Port
(USB3, USB4)
Speak Connector
4MBit FWH BIOS
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Jumpers
Jumper Name Description Page
JP3 CMOS RAM Clear 3-pin Block P.6
JP1 Keyboard Power On Enable/Disabled 3-pin Block P.7
JP2/JP6 USB Power On Enable/Disabled 3-pin Block P.7
Connectors
Connector Name Description Page
ATXPWR ATX Power Connector 24-pin Block P.12
ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector 4-pin Block P.12
USB2 USB Port Connector 4-pin Connector P.13
UL1 USB Port Connector 4-pin Connector P.13
LAN
(for 915GDAP/PDAP)
KB
(PS2 KB/MOUSE)
J1 Audio Line In/Out MIC Connector 6 phone jack Connector P.13
VGA
(for 915GDAP/915GDA)
COM1
(for 915PDAP/915PDA)
FDD Floppy Driver Connector 34-pin Block P.13
IDE1/IDE2 Primary/Secondary Connector 40-pin Block P.14
SATA1~6 Serial-ATA Port Connector 7-pin Block P.14
Only for 915GDAP/915GDA
LAN Connectors RJ-45 Connector P.13
PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard
6-pin Female P.13
Connector
VGA Display Connector 15-pin Female Connector P.13
Serial Port COM1 Connector 9-pin Connector P.13
Headers
Header Name Description Page
COM2 Serial Port COM2 Headers 9-pin Block P.15
AUDIO Front Panel Line-Out, MIC Headers 9-pin Block P.15
PARALLEL Parallel Port Header 25-pin Block P.15
USB3/USB4 USB Port Headers 9-pin Block P.16
SPEAK Speaker connector 4-pin Block P.16
FP
(Power LED/Reset/
IDE LED/ Power Button)
Front Panel Header
(including Power LED/ IDE activity LED/
Reset switch / Power On Button lead)
9-pin Block P.16
WOL Wake On-LAN Headers 3-pin Block P.17
SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2,
FAN Speed Headers 3-pin Block P.17
CPUFAN
IR IR infrared module Headers 5-pin Block P.17
CDIN CD Audio-In Headers 4-pin Block P.18
JP5 Extend Audio SPDIF Optical Header 10-pin Block P.18
Expansion Sockets
Socket/Slot Name Description Page
ZIF Socket 478 CPU Socket 478-pin mPGAB CPU Socket P.8
DIMM1 ∼ DIMM4 DDR Module Socket 184-pin DDR SDRAM Module
Expansion Socket
PCI1 ∼ PCI4 PCI Slot 32-bit PCI Local Bus Expansion slots P.10
PE1 x16 PCI Express Slot x16 PCI Express Expansion Slot P.11
PE2/PE3 x1 PCI Express Slot x1 PCI Express Expansion Slot P.11
P.9
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Chapter 2
Hardware installation
2-1 Hardware installation Steps
Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps:
1. Check motherboard jumper setting
2. Install CPU and Fan
3. Install System Memory (DIMM)
4. Install Expansion cards
5. Connect IDE and Floppy cables, Front Panel /Back Panel cable
6. Connect ATX Power cable
7. Power-On and Load Standard Default
8. Reboot
9. Install Operating System
10. Install Driver and Utility
2-2 Checking Motherboard’s Jumper Setting
(1) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin) : JP3
A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1-2
pins of JP3 to store the CMOS data.
To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below:
1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power
2. Remove ATX power cable from ATX power connector
3. Locate JP3 and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds
4. Return JP3 to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2
5. Connect ATX power cable back to ATX power connector
Note: When should clear CMOS
1. Troubleshooting
2. Forget password
3. After over clocking system boot fail
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JP3
1-2 closed Normal (Default)
CMOS RAM Clear Setting
6
1 3
JP3
2-3 closed Clear CMOS
(2) Keyboard/USB Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP1/JP2, JP6
When setting Enabled you can using keyboard by key in password/USB device to power
on system.
JP1
JP1
JP2
JP6
13
13
JP2
1
3
13
13
JP1 1-2 closed K/B Power ON Disabled (Default)
JP1 2-3 closed K/B Power ON Enabled
JP2 1-2 closed USB Power On Disabled (Default)
1
JP2 2-3 closed USB Power On Enabled
3
JP6 1-2 closed USB Power On Disabled (Default) JP6
JP6 2-3 closed USB Power On Enabled
2-3 Install CPU
2-3-1 Glossary
Chipset (or core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between
the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards.
Processor slot/socket - the slot or socket used to mount the system processor on the
motherboard.
Slot (AGP, PCI, ISA, RAM) - the slots used to mount adapter cards and system RAM.
AGP - Accelerated Graphics Port - a high speed interface for video cards; runs at 1X
(66MHz), 2X (133MHz), or 4X (266MHz).
PCI - Peripheral Component Interconnect - a high speed interface for video cards, sound
cards, network interface cards, and modems; runs at 33MHz.
PCI Express- Peripheral Component Interconnect Express- a high speed interface for video
cards, sound cards, network interface cards, and modems
Serial Port - a low speed interface typically used for mouse and external modems.
Parallel Port - a low speed interface typically used for printers.
PS/2 - a low speed interface used for mouse and keyboards.
USB - Universal Serial Bus - a medium speed interface typically used for mouse, keyboards,
scanners, and some digital cameras.
Sound (interface) - the interface between the sound card or integrated sound connectors and
speakers, MIC, game controllers, and MIDI sound devices.
LAN (interface) - Local Area Network - the interface to your local area network.
BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) - the program logic used to boot up a computer and
establish the relationship between the various components.
Driver - software, which defines the characteristics of a device for use by another device or
other software.
Processor - the "central processing unit" (CPU); the principal integrated circuit used for doing
the "computing" in "personal computer"
Front Side Bus Frequency -
by the clock generator for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS.
CPU L2 Cache -
the flash memory inside the CPU, normally Athlon CPU has 256K or above,
while Duron will have 64K.
the working frequency of the motherboard, which is generated
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2-3-2 About Intel Pentium 4 478-pin CPU
This motherboard provides a 478-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket,
referred to as the mPGA478B socket supports Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 478 Pin
package utilizes Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array (FC-PGA2) package technology.
The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to prevent
overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a correct cooling FAN before you turn on
your system.
WARNING!
Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s heatsink and
CPU cooling FAN is working correctly, otherwise it may cause the processor and
motherboard overheat and damage, you may install an auxiliary cooling FAN, if
necessary.
To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket and
open it by first pulling the level sideways away from the socket then upward to a 90-degree
angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown below. The notched corner
should point toward the end of the level. Because the CPU has a corner pin for two of the
four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown.
mPGA478B
CPU ZIF mPGAB Socket
Colden Arrow
When you put the CPU into the ZIF socket. No force require to insert of the CPU, then press
the level to Locate position slightly without any extra force.
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2-4 Install Memory
This motherboard provides four 184-pin DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM)
sites for memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 256MB to maximum
memory size of 4.0GB DDR SDRAM.
Valid Memory Configurations
Bank 184-Pin DIMM PCS Total Memory
Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) DDR333/DDR400
DDR SDRAM Module
Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) DDR333/DDR400
DDR SDRAM Module
Bank 4, 5 (DIMM3) DDR333/DDR400
DDR SDRAM Module
Bank 6,7 (DIMM4) DDR333/DDR400
DDR SDRAM Module
Total System Memory (Max. 4.0GB) 4
X1
X1
X1
X1
256MB∼1.0GB
256MB∼1.0GB
256MB∼1.0GB
256MB∼1.0GB
256MB∼4.0GB
For Dual channel Limited!
1. Dual channel function only supports when 2 DIMM Modules plug in either both DIMM1 &
DIMM3 or DIMM2 &DIMM4, or four DIMM Modules plug in DIMM1~DIMM4.
2. DIMM1 & DIMM3, or DIMM2 & DIMM4 must be the same type, same size, same frequency
for dual channel function.
Generally, installing DDR SDRAM modules to your motherboard is very easy, you can refer
to figure 2-4 to see what a 184-Pin DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM module looks like.
DI MM2 (BANK2 + BANK3 )
NOTE!
DI MM1 (BANK0 + BANK1 )
DIMM1 & DIMM3: Dual Channel 1
DIMM2 & DIMM4: Dual Channel 2
When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab
DI MM4 (BANK6 + BANK7 )
DI MM3 (BANK4 + BANK5 )
Figure 2-4
should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention
on both sides.
WARNING!
For the DDR SDRAM CLOCK is set at 200MHz, use only DDR400-compliant
DDR Modules. When this motherboard operate at 200Mhz, most system will
not even boot if non-compliant modules are used because of the strict timing
issues.
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2-5 Expansion Cards
WARNING!
Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or other
system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both your
motherboard and expansion cards.
2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation
1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or
software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers.
2. Remove your computer’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use.
3. Align the card’s connectors and press firmly.
4. Secure the card on the slot with the screen you remove above.
5. Replace the computer system’s cover.
6. Set up the BIOS if necessary.
7. Install the necessary software driver for your expansion card.
2-5-2 Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card
Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must exclusively assign to
one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use.
Standard Interrupt Assignments
IRQ Priority Standard function
0 N/A System Timer
1 N/A Keyboard Controller
2 N/A Programmable Interrupt
3 * 8 Communications Port (COM2)
4 * 9 Communications Port (COM1)
5 * 6 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2)
6 * 11 Floppy Disk Controller
7 * 7 Printer Port (LPT1)
8 N/A System CMOS/Real Time Clock
9 * 10 ACPI Mode when enabled
10 * 3 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
11 * 2 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
12 * 4 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port
13 N/A Numeric Data Processor
14 * 5 Primary IDE Channel
15 * 1 Secondary IDE Channel
* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.
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2-5-3 Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard
Interrupt request are shared as shown the table below:
INT A INT B INT C INT D INT E INT F INT G INT H
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Onboard VGA
Onboard LAN
Onboard USB 1
Onboard USB 2
Onboard USB 3
Sound
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√
√
√
√
√
√
√
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IMPORTANT!
If using PCI cards on shared slots, make sure that the drivers support
“Shared IRQ” or that the cards don’t need IRQ assignments. Conflicts will
arise between the two PCI groups that will make the system unstable or
cards inoperable.
2-5-4 PCI Express Slot
This motherboard provides one 16-lane PCI Express slot intended for Graphics Attach, and
two x1 PCI Express Slot. Fully compliant to the PCI Express Base Specification revision
1.0a , support PCI Express VGA card, and other PCI Express device.
The x16 PCI Express Slot also supports Advanced Digital Display II Card (ADD2) for digital
display and TV-out.
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