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Item Checklist
P4XFA/P4MFA motherboard
Cable for IDE/Floppy
Cable for VGA Connector (forP4MFA)
CD for motherboard utilities
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Cable for USB Port 3/4(Option)
P4XFA/P4MFA 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 P4XFA/P4MFA Motherboard
1-1 Feature of motherboard
The P4XFA/P4MFA motherboard is design for use Intel Pentium 4 Processor in 478 Pin
Package Processor with the VIA P4X266A/P4M266 Chipset delivers a high performance and
professional desktop platform solution. Which utilize the Socket 478 design and the memory
size expandable to 2.0GB.
These motherboards use the newest VIA P4X266A/P4M266 Chipset. Supports 533MHz
System Bus in data transfer rate for P4XFA, and 400MHz System Bus in data transfer rate
in P4MFA. The motherboard provided 100MHz/133MHz Memory clock frequency,
support PC133/PC100 SDRAM and DDR266/DDR200 DDR Module. The VIA VT8233A
V-Link LPC South Bridge offer ULTRA ATA 133 to provide speedier HDD throughout
that boosts overall system performance.
These motherboards also has an integrated AC’97 2.1 CODEC on board which is fully
compatible with Sound Blaster Pro that gives you the best sound quality and compatibility.
The P4MFA integrated High Performance & High Quality 3D Accelerator supports UltraAGPII with 2GB/s bandwidth, built-in MPEG-2/1 Video Decoder and Video Accelerator
supports VCD DVD HDTV decoding and playback, supports graphic and video overlay
function. Built-in programmable 24-bit true-color RAMDAC up to 250MHz pixel clock.
Programmable frame buffer size from 8MB and up to 64MB. For those wanting even greater
graphic performance, an AGP 4X slot is included on the board, support AGP 2X/4X
capability and Fast write Transaction.
With USB control as well as capability of expanding to 4 USB function ports delivering
2x12Mb/s bandwidth and rich connectivity, these motherboards meet future USB demand
also has built-in hardware monitor function to monitor and protect your computer.
A useful software tool “Magic BIOS” examines the BIOS version automatically with the
correct version available on the web, links the site for users to download the latest version
of BIOS and updates the BIOS. Use “Magic BIOS”, users can download and update BIOS
automatically and completed under the OS easily.
These motherboards provide high performance & meets 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
VGA
(Only for P4MFA)
Audio
BIOS
Multi I/O
ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5x21.0cm
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VIA P4X266A North Bridge Chipset for P4XFA
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VIA P4M266 North Bridge Chipset for P4MFA
VIA VT8233A South Bridge Chipset
∗
Support Intel Pentium 4 478 Pin package utilizes Flip-Chip
∗
Pin Grid Array (FC-PGA2) package processor
Support 1.5G∼2.2G 478 Pin Pentium 4 processor
∗
Reserves support for future Intel Pentium 4 processors
∗
168-pin SDR SDRAM module socket x1 and 184-pin DDR
∗
Module socket x 2
Support 1 pcs PC133/PC100 SDRAM Module expandable to
∗
1.0GB, or 2 pcs DDR266/DDR200 DDR Modules Expandable
to 2.0GB
AGP slot x1 support AGP 2.0 & 4X mode
∗
32-bit PCI slot x5
∗
CNR slot x1
∗
Two PCI IDE controllers support PCI Bus Mastering, ATA
∗
PIO/DMA and the ULTRA DMA 33/66/100/133 functions
that deliver the data transfer rate up to 133 MB/s
Integrated High Performance & High Quality 3D Accelerator
∗
Support Ultra-AGPII with 2GB/s bandwidth
∗
Built-in programmable 24-bit true-color RAMDAC up to
∗
250MHz pixel clock
Programmable frame buffer size from 8MB and up to 64MB.
∗
AC’97 Digital Audio controller integrated
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AC’97 Audio CODEC on board
∗
Audio driver and utility included
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Award 2MB Flash ROM
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PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
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Floppy disk drive connector x1
∗
Parallel port x1
∗
Serial port x2
∗
USB connector x2
∗
USB headers x2 (connecting cable option)
∗
Audio connector (Line-in, Line-out , MIC & Game Port)
∗
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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.)
3D Mark 2000 5432 5360
3D Mark 2001 2509 2479
3D Winbench 2000 104 102
Final Reality 9.99 9.06
Content Creation Winstone 2000 43.2 41.5
Content Creation Winstone 2001 50.3 49.5
Content Creation Winstone 2002 20.1 18.6
Business Winstone2001 44.1 42.8
Winbench 99:
CPU Mark 99 111 101
FPU Winmark 99 6610 6610
Business Disk Winmark99 7150 7090
Hi-end Disk Winmark99 18800 18500
Business Graphic Winmark 434 428
Hi-end Graphic Winmark 1260 1230
JP1 Keyboard Power On Enable/Disabled 3-pin Block P.7
Connectors
Connector Name Description Page
ATXPWR ATX Power Connector 20-pin Block P.12
ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector 4-pin Block P.12
ATXP9 ATX P6 Power Connector 6-pin Block P.13
PS2KBM PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard
6-pin Female P.13
Connector
CN1 USB Port Connector 4-pin Connector P.13
COM_LP Parallel Port Connector 25-pin Female P.13
AUDIO_GAME Audio/Game Connector 3 phone jack + 15-pin Connector P.13
COM1/COM2 Serial Port COM1/2 Connector 9-pin Connector P.13
FDD Floppy Driver Connector 34-pin Block P.14
IDE1/IDE2 Primary/Secondary IDE Connector 40-pin Block P.14
Headers
Header Name Description Page
VGA (for P4MFA) VGA Connector 2x8-pin Block P.15
AUDIO SPEAKER, MIC header 9-pin Block P.15
USB1 USB Port Headers 9-pin Block P.15
HD-LED IDE activity LED 2-pin Block P.16
RESET Reset switch lead 2-pin Block P.16
SPEAK PC Speaker connector 4-pin Block P.16
PWR-LED
PWR-BTN Power switch 2-pin Block P.16
WOL/WOM Wake On-LAN/Modem Headers 3-pin Block P.16
SFAN1, SYSFAN,
CPUFAN
IR IR infrared module Headers 5-pin Block P.17
CD_IN CD Audio-In Headers 4-pin Block P.17
Power LED 2-pin Block P.16
FAN Headers 3-pin Block P.17
Expansion Sockets
Socket/Slot Name Description Page
ZIF Socket 478 Pin CPU Socket 478-pin mPGA CPU Socket P.9
SDR1 SDRAM Module
PCI Slot 32-bit PCI Local Bus Expansion slots P.10
AGP AGP 4X Mode Slot AGP Expansion Slot P.11
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CNR CNR Slot Communication Network Riser Slot
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) : JBAT
A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short
1-2 pins of JBAT 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 JBAT and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds
4. Return JBAT 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
JBAT
1 3
1-2 closed Normal
CMOS RAM Clear Setting
(2) Keyboard Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP1
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JBAT
1 3
2-3 closed Clear CMOS
When setting Enabled you can using keyboard by key in password to power on system.
JP1
1
3
(Default)
JP1
1
3
2-3 closed K/B Power ON Enabled 1-2 closed K/B Power ON Disable
Keyboard Power On Setting
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.
ISA - Industry Standard Architecture - a relatively low speed interface primarily used for
sound cards and modems; runs at approx. 8MHz.
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"
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Front Side Bus Frequency - the working frequency of the motherboard, which is generated
by the clock generator for CPU, DRAM and PCI BUS.
CPU L2 Cache - the flash memory inside the CPU, normal it depend on CPU type.
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 90degree 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.
CPU ZIF mPGAB Socket
mPGA478B
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.
2-4 Install Memory
This motherboard provides two 184-pin DDR DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES
(DIMM) sites for DDR memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 64MB
to maximum memory size of 2.0GB SDR SDRAM, or one 168-pin SDR DIMM sites for
SDRAM memory for maximum memory size of 1.0GB.
Valid Memory Configurations
Bank 184-pin DDR DIMM Total Memory
Bank 0, 1 (DDR1) DDR266/DDR200
DDR DRAM Module
Bank 2, 3 (DDR2) DDR266/DDR200
DDR DRAM Module
Total System Memory (Max. 2.0GB) X2 64MB∼2.0GB
X1 64MB∼1.0GB
X1 64MB∼1.0GB
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Bank 168-pin SDR DIMM Total Memory
Bank 0, 1 (SDR1) PC133/PC100
X1 64MB∼1.0GB
SDR DRAM Module
Total System Memory (Max. 1.0GB) X1 64MB∼1.0GB
Generally, installing SDR/DDR SDRAM modules to your motherboard is very easy, you
can refer to figure 2-4 to see what a 168-pin SDR/184-pin DDR SDRAM module looks
like.
DDR2 (BANK2+BANK3)
DDR1 (BANK0+BANK1)
SDR1 (BANK0+BANK1)
Figure 2-4
NOTE! When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab
should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its
indention on both sides.
WARNING! For the SDR SDRAM CLOCK is set at 133MHz, use only PC133/
DDR266-compliant SDR/DDR Modules. When this motherboard operate
at 133Mhz, most system will not even boot if non-compliant modules are
used because of the strict timing issues, if your SDR/DDR Modules are
not PC133/DDR266-compliant, set the SDRAM clock to 100MHz to
ensure system stability.
NOTE! It is only can install either SDRAM or DDR Module at one time. Don’t
install both DDR Module and SDR Module at same time, it will have risk
to damage your Memory and Motherboard.
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.
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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.
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
Slot4
Slot5
Onboard USB 1
Onboard USB 2
AC97/MC97
LAN
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
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√
√
√
√
√
√
√
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will arise between the two PCI groups that will make the system
unstable or cards inoperable.
2-5-4 AGP Slot
This motherboard provides an AGP Slot, support the 2X/4X AGP VGA card.
2x notch 4x notch
AGP SLOT
2-6 Connectors, Headers
2-6-1 Connectors
(1) Power Connector (20-pin block) : ATXPWR
ATX Power Supply connector. This is a new defined 20-pins connector that usually
comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows to use soft power on
momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On
jumper pole on the motherboard. When the power switch on the back of the ATX
power supply turned on, the full power will not come into the system board until the
front panel switch is momentarily pressed. Press this switch again will turn off the
power to the system board.
1 3.3V 3.3V
2 -12V 3.3V
3 GND GND
4 Soft Power On 5V
5 GND GND
6 GND 5V
7 GND GND
8 -5V Power OK
9 +5V +5V (for Soft Logic)
10 +5V +12V
Pin 1
PIN ROW2 ROW1
(2) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin block) : ATX12V
This is a new defined 4-pins connector that usually comes with ATX Power Supply.
The ATX Power Supply which fully support Pentium 4 processor must including this
connector for support extra 12V voltage to maintain system power consumption.
Without this connector might cause system unstable because the power supply can not
provide sufficient current for system.
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