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Item Checklist
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S755MAX Motherboard
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Cable for IDE/Floppy
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CD for motherboard utilities
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Cable for USB Port 3/4 (Option)
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Cable for Serial ATA IDE Port
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SPDIF-IN/SPDIF-OUT Adaptor
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S755MAX User’s Manual
AMD K8 Processor Family
Cooling Solutions
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance with increasing operation
clock, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial while building computer systems. Maintaining
the proper computing environment without thermal increasing is the key to reliable, stable, and 24
hours system operation. The overall goal is keeping the processor below its specified maximum case
temperature. Heatsinks induce improved processor heat dissipation through increasing surface area
and concentrated airflow from attached active cooling fans. In addition, interface materials allow
effective transfers of heat from the processor to the heatsink. For optimum heat transfer, AMD
recommends the use of thermal grease and mounting clips to attach the heatsink to the processor.
Please refer to the website below for collection of heatsinks evaluated and recommended for Socket-A
processors by AMD. In addition, this collection is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all
heatsinks that support Socket-754 processors.
For vendor list of heatsinks and Active cooling fans, please visit:
The S755MAX motherboard is design for use 64bit AMD Athlon64 (K8) Processor in 754
Pin HyperTrnsport Processor with the SiS 755/963L Chipset delivers a high performance and
professional desktop platform solution. Which utilize the Socket 754 design and the memory
size expandable to 2.0GB.
The motherboard use the newest SiS 755 North bridge chipset supports 800MHz System Bus
in data transfer rate, and provided 200/166/133MHz SDRAM clock frequency support
DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 SDRAM. The motherboard embedded SiS 963L south bridgeand
offers two parallel ULTRA ATA 133 interface to provide speedier HDD throughout that
boosts overall system performance.
The motherboard integrated SiS 180 Serial-ATA IDE controller provided two Serial-ATA
port and one Parallel Ultra ATA 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.
For those wanting even greater graphic performance, an AGP slot is included on the board
(For 1.5V AGP card only. No for 3.3V or Universal AGP card). This AGP slot will
support either a 4X/8X VGA card compliant to AGP specification 2.0/3.0
The motherboard including Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY chip support 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s Base
transfer rate.
The motherboard also has an integrated PCI 6-channel Audio chip on board support 6-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/ SPDIFOut optical function support SPDIF device.
With USB control as well as capability of expanding to 6 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.
1-2 Specification
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Spec Description
Design
Chipset ∗
CPU Socket
(mPGA478B Socket)
Memory Socket ∗
Expansion Slot &
Headers
Integrate IDE ∗
Serial-ATA IDE
LAN On Board
Audio ∗
BIOS
Multi I/O ∗
ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5x21.5cm
∗
SiS 755 K8HT AGP/MuTIOL Bridge (North Bridge) Chipset
SiS 963L MuTIOL 1G Media I/O (South Bridge) chipset
∗
Support 64bit AMD Athlon64 754-Pin package utilizes Flip-
∗
Chip Pin Grid Array package processor
Support CPU Frequency 800MHz
∗
Support up to 3200+, 3400+ processor
∗
Reserves support for future AMD Athlon64 754-pin processors
AGP slot x1 for AGP 0.8V/1.5V standard only, support AGP
∗
2.0/3.0 & 4X/8X mode
32-bit PCI slot x 5
∗
CNR slot x1
∗
Two IDE controllers support PCI Bus Mastering, ATA
PIO/DMA and the ULTRA DMA 66/100/133 functions that
deliver the data transfer rate up to 100/133 MB/s
SiS 180 Serial-ATA Controller provide two Serial ATA ports
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support 150Mb/s data transfer rate and one Parallel ATA133
port support 133Mb/s data transfer rate
Support Ultra Mode Function
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Support RAID 0 or 1, RAID 0+1 function
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Integrated LAN MAC with LAN PHYceiver
∗
Supports 10/100 Mb/sec data transfer rate
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ALC AC97” 2.2 Codec chip integrated
Support 6-channel 3D surround & Positioning Audio
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SPDIF-In/ SPDIF-Out Optical support
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Audio driver and utility included
∗
Award 2MB Flash ROM
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PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors
Floppy disk drive connector x1
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Parallel port x1, Serial port x2
∗
USB 2.0 connector x6, headers x2 (connecting cable option)
∗
Audio connector Line-in, Line-out, MIC & Game Port Header
∗
1-3 Performance List
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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:
DRAM:
VGA Card:
Hard Disk Driver:
BIOS:
OS:
AMD K8 –ATHLON 64 3200+
256MB DDR400 SDRAM x1 (Winbond)
ATi 9700 Pro (1024x768x32bit Color)
IBM IC35L040AVVN07-0 (ATA-100 7200RPM)
Award Optimal default
Win XP Professional (Service Pack 1)
200/200MHz
3D Mark 2001SE
Win Mark 2003
PC Mark 2002
CPU/Memory/HDD
Business Winstone 2002
SISOFT Sandra 2003 :
Dhrystone ALU MIPS 7225
Whetstone FPU/iSEE2 MFLOPS 3038/4059
RAM Int Buffered iSSE2 MB/S 3011
RAM Float Buffered iSSE2 MB/S 3013
17751
5144
6555/8739/1259
41.8
Integer SSE2 IT/S 8661
Floating-Point SSE2 IT/S 11331
SUPER-PI 45
WCPUID System/CPU Clock 199.99/1999.94
1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting
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PRINT
PS/2 Mouse
LAN
MIC
LINE-IN
PS/2 Keyboard
ATX 12V Power Connector
K/B Power ON Jumper
PS2 KB/Mouse Port
PC99 Back Panel
USB Power ON Jumper
ATX Power Connector
Audio Connector (CN1)
(JP13)
(JP11)
USB Port
LAN Connector
SPDIF Connector
Front Panel Audio
LINE-OUT
COM1 COM2 USB1
UL_B
DDR DIMMx2
CPU Socket
CPU FAN
SiS 755 Chipset
AGP 8X Slot
SYSFAN
ATA 100 IDE Connector
CD Audio
PCI Slot
ITE 8705 I/O Chip
GAME Port Connector
2MBit Flash ROM BIOS
CNR Slot
COM2 Connector
Wake On LAN
Jumpers
Jumper Name Description Page
USB3 Power ON Jumpe
(JP12)
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SiS 963L Chip
Serial-ATA Connector(SATA1, 2)
Floppy Connector
ATA 133 IDE Connector
S 180 Serial ATA Controlle
S
Clear CMOS (JP9)
Power LED Connector
Speak Connector
IR Connector
USB Port (USB3)
Front Panel Connector
JP9 CMOS RAM Clear 3-pin Block P.6
JP13 Keyboard Power On Enable/Disabled3-pin Block P.7
JP11/JP12 USB Power On Enable/Disabled 3-pin Block P.7
Connectors
Connector Name Description Page
PWR2 ATX Power Connector 20-pin Block P.11
PWR1 ATX 12V Power Connector 4-pin Block P.11
USB1/USB2 USB Port Connector 4-pin Connector
LAN LAN Connectors RJ-45 Connector P.12
KBMS
(PS2 KB/MOUSE)
PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard
Connector
6-pin Female P.12
PRINT Parallel Port Connector 25-pin Female P.12
CN1 Audio Line In/Out MIC Connector 3 phone jack Connector P.12
COM1 Serial Port COM1 Connector 9-pin Connector P.12
FDC Floppy Driver Connector 34-pin Block P.13
IDE1/IDE2/IDE3 Primary/Secondary/Third IDE
40-pin Block P.13
Connector
SATA1, SATA2 Serial-ATA Port Connector 7-pin Block P.14
P.12
Headers
Header Name Description Page
COM2 Serial Port COM2 Headers 9-pin Block P.14
AUDIO Line-Out, MIC Headers 9-pin Block P.14
USB3 USB Port Headers 9-pin Block P.15
SPEAK Speaker connector 4-pin Block P.15
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.15
WOL Wake On-LAN Headers 3-pin Block P.16
SYSFAN, CPUFAN FAN Speed Headers 3-pin Block P.16
IR IR infrared module Headers 5-pin Block P.16
CDIN CD Audio-In Headers 4-pin Block P.17
GAME Game Port Header 15-pin Block P.17
SPDIF Optical In/Out Header 10-pin Block P.17
Expansion Sockets
Socket/Slot Name Description Page
ZIF Socket 754 CPU Socket 754-pin mPGAB Athlon64 CPU Socket P.8
DIMM1, DIMM2 DDR Module Socket 184-pin DDR SDRAM Module
Expansion Socket
PCI1 ∼ PCI5
PCI Slot 32-bit PCI Local Bus Expansion slots P.9
AGP AGP 4X/8X Mode Slot AGP Expansion Slot P.10
CNR CNR Slot Communication Network Riser Slot
P.8
Chapter 2
Hardware installation
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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
2-2Checking Motherboard’s Jumper Setting
(1) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin) : JP9
A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 2-3
pins of JP9 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 JP9 and short pins 1-2 for a few seconds
4. Return JP9 to its normal setting by shorting pins 2-3
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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JP9
1-2 closed Clear CMOS
CMOS RAM Clear Setting
1 3
JP9
2-3 closed Normal (Default)
(2) Keyboard/USB Power On function Enabled/Disabled: JP13/JP11, JP12
When setting Enabled you can using keyboard by key in password/USB device to power
on system.
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JP13
JP13
JP11
13
13
JP11
1
3
JP13 1-2 closed K/B Power ON Disabled (Default)
JP13 2-3 closed K/B Power ON Enabled
JP11 1-2 closed USB Power On Disabled (Default)
1
JP11 2-3 closed USB Power On Enabled
3
JP12
JP12
13
JP12 1-2 closed USB3 Power ON Disabled (Default)
13
JP12 2-3 closed USB3 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.
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"
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
2-3-2 About AMD Athlon64 754-pin CPU
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This motherboard provides a 754-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket,
referred to as the mPGA754 socket supports AMD Athlon64 processor in the 754 Pin package
utilizes Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array 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.
Socket 754
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.
2-4 Install Memory
This motherboard provides two 184-pin DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES (DIMM)
sites for memory expansion available from minimum memory size of 64MB to maximum
memory size of 2.0GB DDR SDRAM.
Valid Memory Configurations
Bank 184-Pin DIMM PCSTotal Memory
Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1)DDRDDR266/DDR333/DDR400
DDR SDRAM Module
Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2)DDRDDR266/DDR333/DDR400
DDR SDRAM Module
Total System Memory (Max. 2.0GB) 2
X1
X1
64MB∼1.0GB
64MB∼1.0GB
64MB∼2.0GB
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Generally, installing DDR SDRAM modules to your motherboard is very easy, you can refer
to figure 2-4 to see what a 184-Pin DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM module looks
like.
NOTE!
WARNING!
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.
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, if your
SDR Modules are not DDR266-compliant, set the DDR SDRAM clock to 133MHz
to ensure system stability.
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.
DIMM1 (BANK0+BANK1)
DIMM2 (BANK2+BANK3)
Figure 2-4
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
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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 BINT CINT DINT EINT F INT G INT H
Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Onboard LAN
Onboard USB 1
Onboard USB 2
Onboard USB 3
Sound
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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 AGP Slot
This motherboard provides an AGP Slot, only support the 1.5V 4X/0.8V 8X AGP VGA card.
Do not use AGP 2X card (3.3V) in this motherboard. It will burn and damage the motherboard due to
chipset can not support AGP 2X (3.3V).
IMPORTANT!
Before you plug-in AGP card, please make sure the following notice is fully
understood and practiced. If your AGP card has “AGP 4X notch (show
below) please make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X (1.5V/0.8V) not AGP
2X (3.3V)
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2x notch4x notch
Example 1:
SiS 305 & ATi Rage 128 Pro AGP card those golden finger is compatible with
AGP SLOT
2X/4X mode AGP slot, but only can support 2X (3.3V) only. If you install these
cards in Intel® 865 based motherboard it will burn and damage the motherboard.
Example 2:
We also find Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is design for 2X/4X mode AGP
Slot. It can be adjusted the jumper for AGP 2X (3.3V) or AGP 4X (1.5V). But the
factory default setting is 2X (3.3V). If you install this AGP card in motherboard
without change the jumper setting to 4X (1.5V), it will burn the motherboard.
2-6 Connectors, Headers
2-6-1 Connectors
(1) Power Connector (20-pin block) : PWR2
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.
PINROW2 R OW1 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)
Pin 1
10 +5V +12V
(2) ATX 12V Power Connector (4-pin block) : PWR1
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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