Viglen EQ100 User Manual
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EQ100 Motherboard
User Guide
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CE Marking
As we begin the 21st century, European standards are being harmonised across borders. If products comply
with the same standards in all European countries, product exporting and importing is made simple - paving our
way to a common market. If you buy a product with a 'CE' mark on it (shown below), on the box, in the manual,
or on the guarantee - it complies with the currently enforced directive(s).
Introduction to EMC
EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) is the term used to describe certain issues with RF (Radio Frequency)
energy. Electrical items should be designed so they do not interfere with each other through RF emissions. E.g.
If you turn on your microwave, your television shouldn't display interference if both items are CE marked to the
EMC directive.
If emitted RF energy is not kept low, it can interfere with other electrical circuitry - E.g. Cars Automatic Braking
Systems have been known to activate by themselves while in a strong RF field. As this has obvious
repercussions ALL electrical products likely to cause RF related problems have to be 'CE' marked from 1st
January 1996 onwards.
If a product conforms to the EMC directive, not only should its RF emissions be very low, but its immunity to RF
energy (and other types) should be high. The apparatus has to resist many 'real world' phenomena such as
static shocks and mains voltage transients.
Viglen’s Environment laboratory
To gain a 'CE' mark, the Viglen computer range has had to undergo many difficult tests to ensure it is
Electromagnetically Compatible. These are carried out in the in-house 'Environment lab' at Viglen Headquarters.
We have made every effort to guarantee that each computer leaving our factory complies fully with the correct
standards. To ensure the computer system maintains compliance throughout its functional life, it is essential you
follow these guidelines.
¾ Install the system according to Viglen’s instructions
¾ If you open up your Viglen:
¾ Keep internal cabling in place as supplied.
¾ Ensure the lid is tightly secured afterwards
¾ Do not remove drive bay shields unless installing a 'CE' marked peripheral in its place
¾ The clips or ‘bumps' around the lips of the case increase conductivity - do not remove or damage.
¾ Do not remove the ferrite ring from the L.E.D cables.
¾ Only use your Viglen computer with 'CE' marked peripherals
This system has been tested in accordance with European standards for use in residential and light industrial
areas-this specifies a 10 meter testing radius for emissions and immunity. If you do experience any adverse
affects that you think might be related to your computer, try moving it at least 10 meters away from the affected
item. If you still experience problems, contact Viglen’s Technical Support department who will put you straight
through to an EMC engineer - s/he will do everything possible to help. If modifications are made to your Viglen
computer system, it might breach EMC regulations. Viglen take no responsibility (with regards to EMC
characteristics) of equipment that has been tampered with or modified.
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that the product shall not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will
help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or Viglen Ltd.
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Please note:
The material in this manual is subject to change without notice.
Trademarks
Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 95,Windows 98, Windows ME,
Windows 2000 Pro, Windows XP Pro and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. IBM PC, XT, AT and PS/2 are trademarks of International
Business Machines Corporation. Core Solo® Core Duo®, Celeron® and Pentium®
are registered trademarks of Intel® Corporation. All other trademarks are
acknowledged. JAC-UP, Genie, Contender, Dossier, Vig, Viglen, and Envy are
trademarks of Viglen Limited.
Copyright and Patents
This manual and all accompanying software and documentation are copyrighted and
all rights reserved. This product, including software and documentation, may not, in
whole or in part, be copied, photocopied, translated or reduced to any electronic or
machine-readable form, without prior written consent except for copies retained by
the purchaser for backup.
© Copyright 2006 Viglen Limited
All Rights Reserved
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Liability
No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to
this documentation, its quality, performance, merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. As a result the documentation is licensed as is, and you, the
licensee, are assuming the entire risk as to its quality and performance. The vendor
reserves the right to revise this operation manual and all accompanying software
and documentation and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify
any person or organisation of the revision or change.
In no event will the vendor be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or
consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or
documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. In particular, the
vendor shall not have liability for any hardware, software or data stored or used with
the product, including the costs of repairing, replacing or recovering such hardware,
software or data.
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Contents
Chapter 1: Motherboard Overview 5
Chapter 2: System Introduction 6
Specification Summary 6
Motherboard Special Features 8
Additional BIOS features 10
Chapter 3: Basic Installation 11
Basic Components to Install 11
Before You Proceed 11
Motherboard Standby LED 13
System Board Components 14
Overview of Motherboard Components 15
Back Panel Connectors 18
Installing and Removing Memory 21
Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink 23
Installing the CPU 24
Reinstalling the CPU Heatsink 26
Expansion Slots 27
Replacing the Clock/CMOS RAM Battery 30
Chapter 4: System BIOS 31
BIOS Setup Program 34
BIOS Menu Screen 36
Navigation Keys 36
Main Menu 37
Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave 38
IDE Configuration 39
System Information 40
Advanced Menu 41
CPU Configuration 41
Chipset 42
North Bridge Configuration 43
South Bridge Configuration 44
Onboard Device Configuration 45
PCI PnP 46
USB Configuration 47
Power Menu 48
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APM Configuration 49
Hardware Monitor 50
Boot Menu 52
Boot Device Priority 52
Boot Settings Configuration 53
Security 54
Security (Enabled) 55
Exit Menu 56
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 57
What to do if the system doesn’t work 57
Chapter 6: Glossary 60
Chapter 7: Notes 64
Chapter 8: Suggestions 68
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Chapter 1: Overview
This manual describes the EQ100 Motherboard. The motherboard is the most
important part of your computer; it contains all of the CPU, memory and graphics
circuitry that makes the system work.
Checklist
Please check that the following items have been included with your product. If
anything listed here is damaged or missing, contact Viglen immediately.
In addition to the motherboard and chassis, various hardware components may have
been included as listed below:
• Main system unit
• AC power cord
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Microsoft
Windows 2000/XP licence sticker and manual(s)
• Viglen Driver CD
If you have purchased any alternative or optional products along with your system,
they will be included with the package along with appropriate support documentation.
Congratulations on purchasing your Viglen EQ100 system. This User Guide
provides you with the information required to set up and use your Personal
Computer system. It should be read in conjunction with the accompanying
peripheral manuals.
Your Viglen EQ100 is based on, and is compatible with; the IBM P
ersonal Computer
and thus a vast range of software and add-on hardware products are available for
use.
The system comes preconfigured with either Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP
Operating systems. More information can be found in the accompanying manuals.
There is a glossary at the end of this manual to explain unfamiliar computer jargon.
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Chapter 2: System Introduction
This chapter gives a general description of the Viglen EQ100 motherboard inside
your computer.
The EQ100 motherboard delivers power and performance with low noise and
reduced power consumption by using Intel® Core™ Solo, Intel® Core™ Duo and
Celeron® M processors.
The Viglen EQ100 features extensive connectivity with its support for up to eight
USB 2.0 ports. Its Gigabit Ethernet LAN ensures you stay connected for an
enhanced business and personal computing experience.
Specification Summary
The EQ100 Motherboard supports The Intel® Core™ Solo and Intel® Core™ Duo
processors with up to 2MB of second-level cache integrated in a FC-PGA479 Socket
package operating at speeds up to 2.26GHz.
Form factor:
• Micro ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
CPU Support:
• FC-PGA479 socket for Intel® Core™ Solo and Intel® Core™ Duo processor
Chipset Support:
• Northbridge: Intel® 945G Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
• Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 (DH)
Front Side Bus (FSB):
• 667 MHz
Memory Support:
• Dual-channel memory architecture
• 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support Unbuffered non-ECC
• 667/533/400 MHz DDR2 memory modules
Graphics Support:
• Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Expansion Support:
• 1 x PCI Express x16 slot for discrete graphics card
• 1 x PCI Express x1 slot
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• 2 x PCI slots
Storage Support:
• Intel® ICH7 Southbridge supports:
o 1 x Single-channel Ultra DMA 100/66/33
o 2 x Serial ATA
High Definition Audio Support:
• Realtek® ALC882 8-channel CODEC
• S/PDIF out interface support
LAN Support:
• Intel® Pro1000PE PCI Gigabit Ethernet LAN controller
USB Support:
• Supports up to 8 USB 2.0 ports
BIOS Features:
• 4 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0
Rear Panel Port Support:
• 1 x PS/2 mouse port
• 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
• 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port
• 4 x USB 2.0 ports
• 1 x VGA port
• 8-channel audio ports
Internal Connectors:
• 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
• 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
• 2 x USB 2.0 connectors
• 1 x CD audio in connector
• 1 x Chassis intrusion connector
• 1 x LPT connector
• 1 x Serial connector
• 1 x Game connector
• 1 x CPU fan connector
• 1 x Chassis fan connector
• 1 x Front panel Audio connector
• 1 x S/PDIF In/Out connector
• 1 x TV Out connector
• 3 x Serial ATA connectors
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• 1 x Floppy disk drive connector
• 1 x Primary IDE connector
• 1 x System panel connector
Power Requirements:
• ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
• ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
Motherboard Features
Latest Processor Technology
The motherboard comes with a 479-pin, surface-mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF)
mPGA479M socket designed for the Intel® Core™ Duo and Core™ Solo
processors. Built on Intel® 65-nanometer process technology with copper
interconnect, the Intel® Core™ Duo processor delivers breakthrough dual-core
performance and enhanced media experience with low power consumption. The
Intel® Core™ Duo processor utilizes the latest package technologies for a thinner,
lighter design without compromising performance.
Intel ® Dual-Core Technology CPU support
The motherboard supports dual-core processors containing two physical CPU cores
with dedicated L2 caches to meet demands for more powerful processing.
Intel ® 945GM/Intel ® ICH7-M (DH) chipset
The Intel® 945GM Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® ICH7-M (DH) I/O
controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The Intel® 945GM is
the latest chipset designed to support the Intel® Core™ family processor in the 479ball Micro FCPGA package to deliver enhanced performance at low power
consumption. The chipset supports high-bandwidth interfaces such as PCI Express,
Serial ATA, and USB 2.0. The chipset also features the Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video
capabilities.
Intel ® Viiv™ Technology support
Intel® Viiv™ Technology transforms your PC into an entertainment center, allowing
you to enjoy and share digital multi-media content like never before. With Intel®
Viiv™ Technology-based computers, you can record, playback, organize, and edit
digital media content easily. Enjoy the entertainment experience even more with
sharp graphics, flawless video playback, and support for up to 7.1 channel surround
sound. To enable Intel® Viiv™ Technology, make sure you enable the Quick
Resume function called Energy Lake in the BIOS. Refer to the BIOS screen on page
4-29. You also need to install the Intel® Viiv™ Technology driver and software.
DDR2 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 667
MHz or 533 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D
graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture
doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance,
eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 10.7 GB/s.
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Dual RAID solution
Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that
allows you to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices. The Intel®
ICH7-M (DH) Southbridge allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and Intel® Matrix Storage
configuration with two Serial ATA connectors. See pages 2-27 and 5-28.The
Jmicron® JMB363 Serial ATA controller supports one internal and one external
Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s devices with RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration.
Gigabit LAN solution
The motherboard comes with the Intel® 82573L Gigabit LAN controller to provide the
total solution for your networking needs. This network controller uses the PCI
Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your wired or wireless Internet,
LAN, and file sharing requirements.
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology
that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial
interconnections between devices and allows higher clock speeds by carrying data in
packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI
specifications.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on
the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a
high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and
speaker systems.
8-channel High Definition Audio
Onboard is the Realtek® ALC882M High Definition Audio 8-channel audio CODEC.
This CODEC is fully-compliant with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192 KHz,
24-bit audio). With the CODEC, audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect
your computer to home theatre decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. The
Realtek® ALC882M CODEC comes with an AC-3 encoder capable of transforming
your computer’s digital audio contents into real-time Dolby® Digital stream. This
digital stream passes through the S/PDIF out interfaces to an AC-3 decoder for 7.1channel feedback.
The Realtek® ALC882M CODEC comes with a software application that features
jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance sensing to
determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various audio
devices.
Theatre-level audio (designed for Dolby ® Master Studio)
This motherboard offers theatre-level 7.1 surround sound and audio specifications
higher than that of DVD. Enjoy true home theatre experience with the following
advanced sound technologies: Dolby IIX, Dolby Headphone, Dolby Virtual Speaker,
and Dolby Digital Live.
IEEE 1394a support
The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide
range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a standard. The IEEE
1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, highbandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers,
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peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,
TVs, and digital cameras.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification,
dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB
1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.
Additional BIOS Features:
Serial ATA II and SATA-On-The-Go
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the JMicron
Serial ATA interfaces. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the
bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including
Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation
Algorithm, and Hot Swap. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with lower
pin count and reduced voltage requirements. Leveraging these Serial ATA II 3Gb/s
features is the SATA-On-The-Go. This external port on the rear panel I/O provides
smart setup, hot-plug and support for up to 16 devices with port-multiplier functions.
Q-Fan technology
The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speeds according to the
system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
MyLogo
This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with
customisable boot logos.
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS
default settings in case the system hangs due to over clocking. When the system
hangs due to over clocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis
and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS
automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.
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Chapter 3: Basic Installation
This chapter provides step by step instructions on how to install components in the
system.
Basic Components to Install
1. Central processing unit (CPU)
2. CPU heatsink
3. DDR2 Dual Inline Memory Module
Tools Required: None.
Before You Proceed
Electrical Safety Precautions
• Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect you from harm
and the Viglen EQ100 from damage:
• Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the
room's emergency power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet. If an
electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system.
• Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
• Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or
installing main system components, such as the motherboard, memory modules
and the CD-ROM and floppy drives. When disconnecting power, you should first
power down the system with the operating system and then unplug the power
cords of all the power supply units in the system.
• When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar
with the power-off controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary.
• Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This is to
avoid making a complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use extreme
caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.
• Do not use mats designed to decrease electrostatic discharge as protection from
electrical shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically designed
as electrical insulators.
• The power supply power cord must include a grounding plug and must be
plugged into grounded electrical outlets.
• Motherboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard
battery is installed upside down, which will reverse its polarities. On the EQ100
the positive side should be facing up. This battery must be replaced only with the
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same or an equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used
batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
General Safety Precautions
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
• Keep the area around the Viglen EQ100 clean and free of clutter.
• Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been
removed away from the system or on a table so that they won't accidentally be
stepped on.
• While working on the system, do not wear loose clothing such as neckties and
unbuttoned shirt sleeves, which can come into contact with electrical circuits or
be pulled into a cooling fan.
• Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal
conductors that can create short circuits and harm you if they come into contact
with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
• After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it
to the rack unit with the retention screws after ensuring that all connections have
been made.
ESD Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical
charges coming into contact with each other. An electrical discharge is created to
neutralise this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed
circuit boards. The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralise this
difference before contact is made to protect your equipment from ESD:
• Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
• Keep all components and printed circuit boards (PCBs) in their antistatic bags
until ready for use.
• Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic
bag.
• Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may
retain a charge even if you are wearing a wrist strap.
• Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips,
memory modules or contacts.
• When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
• Put the motherboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in
use.
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• For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent
conductivity between the power supply, the case, the mounting fasteners and the
motherboard.
Operating Precautions
Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when the Viglen
EQ100 is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty damage to the Viglen
EQ100 system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.
Motherboard Standby LED
The motherboard comes with an onboard standby power LED. This LED lights up to
indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-off mode, and not powered
OFF. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet and make sure that the standby
power LED is OFF before installing any system component.
Figure 1: Motherboard Standby LED
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Table 1: Motherboard Connections
Item Description Item Description
A JMicron SATA 3.0Gb/s RAID controller T Game port header
B USB port 1, 2, 3, 4 Power Jumpers U CMOS clear Jumper
C JMicron SATA 3.0Gb/s RAID connector V USB port 7, 8 header
D Memory Slots (DDR2) W CMOS battery
E CPU fan header X USB port 5, 6 header
F Memory Controller Hub Y PCI controller
G FC-PGA 479 ZIF CPU Socket Z USB port 5, 6, 7, 8 Power Jumpers
H Legacy I/O AA IEEE-1394a header
I 34pin IDE connector (Floppy Disk) BB Standby Power LED
J (4pin) ATX Power connector CC SPDIF header
K (24pin) ATX Power connector DD CD Audio In connector
L 40pin IDE connector (ATAPI) EE Front Panel Audio header
M Chassis fan header FF Audio Codec
N I/O Controller Hub GG PCI Slots
O BIOS Chip HH PCI-Express x1
P System panel header II Gigabit Ethernet Controller
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Q Serial Port header JJ PCI-Express x16
R SATA 1.5Gb/s connectors KK Rear panel connectors
S LPT header LL PS/2 Keyboard Power jumper
Overview of Motherboard Components
A – JMicron SATA RAID controller
This is an optional feature which is not offered by Viglen.
B – USB device wake-up jumpers
These Jumpers allow USB devices (connected to the rear facing USB ports) to wake
the computer from S1 sleep state.
C – JMicron SATA RAID connector
This is an optional feature which is not offered by Viglen.
D – DIMM Channel A & B Sockets
This allows up to 2GB of DDR RAM to be installed. Up to 1GB of RAM in each slot.
E – Processor fan connector
Allows for the processor fan to be connected. The fan header is PWM compliant.
F – Intel® 82945G Graphics Memory / Controller Hub (GMCH)
The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I/O
controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the Motherboard. The GMCH features
the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for
enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. The GMCH provides the interface for a
processor in the 479 Pin Grid with 667 MHz front side bus (FSB), dual channel
DDR2 at speeds of up to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 interface for a graphics
card.
G – FC-PGA479 processor socket
This is the socket in which the processor is installed into.
H – I/O controller
Handles all the input/output signals to and from the Motherboard.
I – Floppy drive connector
This allows a floppy drive to be added to the Motherboard. The port is slotted to
ensure correct installation.
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J – +12V power connector (ATX12V)
Provides additional power to the processor.
K – Power connector (24 way ATX2.2)
This is the main power connector.
L – Parallel IDE (P-ATA) connector
This allows up to 2 devices, such as CD/DVD drives and hard drives to be added to
the IDE channel. The port is slotted to ensure correct installation.
M – Rear chassis fan connector
Rear chassis fan connector. This fan header is thermally managed by Q-Fan
technology.
N – Intel® 82801FB I/O Controller Hub (ICH7)
The Intel® ICH7 Southbridge represents the sixth generation I/O controller hub that
provides the interface for PCI Express and 8-channel high definition audio.
O – 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH)
This is an optional feature which is not offered by Viglen.
P – Front panel connector
This is the panel to which the case cables are connected, such as the power switch.
Power LED etc.
Q – Serial Port connector
This allows a Serial port to be added with the use of cable to a PCI slot.
R – Serial ATA (S-ATA) connectors
This allows for up to 2 devices. One device can be installed on one S-ATA connector
on the Motherboard running at 150GB/s.
S – LPT Port connector
This allows a Parallel port to be added with the use of cable to a PCI slot.
T – Game Port connector
This allows a Game port to be added with the use of cable to a PCI slot.
U –RTC RAM in CMOS clear Jumper
This jumper allows the RTC (Real Time Clock) RAM in CMOS.
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V – Front panel USB connectors
This allows an additional 2 USB ports to be added with the use of a cable.
W – Battery
The battery keeps the CMOS memory when the system isn’t turned on.
X – Front panel USB connectors
This allows an additional 2 USB ports (connected to the front facing USB ports) to be
added with the use of a cable.
Y – 1394a controller
Onboard IEEE 1394a controller.
Z – USB device wake-up jumpers
These Jumpers allow front facing USB devices to wake the computer from S1 sleep
state.
AA – Front panel IEEE 1394a connectors
This allows a IEEE 1394a port to be added with the use of a cable.
BB – Standby power LED
This green LED lights up to indicate the System is on, in sleep mode or in soft-off
mode. It acts as a reminder to shut down the system and unplug it before removing
or adding any motherboard component.
CC – SPIDIF_OUT (not supported)
This is an optional feature which is not offered by Viglen.
DD – Aux/CD internal audio connector
Allows the audio from the CD-ROM to be run though the internal audio via an
analogue cable.
EE – Front Panel Audio Connector
This connector allows for the use of front facing audio in a desktop chassis. The
connector allows the signal to be passed through from the rear connector to the front
connector.
FF – Realtek ALC882M audio codec
Decodes different audio formats.
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GG – PCI Conventional bus add-in card connectors
Allows a PCI device to be fitted such as a fire wire card or wireless card.
HH – PCI Express x1 bus add-in card
Allows a PCI Express x1 device to be fitted to the Motherboard. E.g. Fire wire card
II – Intel Pro1000PE PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Onboard LAN controller.
JJ – PCI Express x16 bus add-in card connector
Allows a PCI Express x16 device to be fitted to the Motherboard. E.g. Graphics card
KK – Back panel connectors
The ports on the back panel include: PS/2, S-ATA, VGA, 4 x USB, RJ45 and 6 x
3.5mm audio jack sockets.
LL – Keyboard device wake-up jumpers
These Jumpers allows a Keyboard to wake the computer from S1 sleep state.
Back Panel Connectors
The Motherboard external IO connectors are attached to a metallic I/O shield. This
shield serves several purposes:
• It protects the sensitive Motherboard from any external EMC interference.
• It stops the computer from interfering with other electrical devices.
• It allows the Motherboard to be easily upgraded in the future without having to
resort to buying a whole new case. Simply change the I/O shield to match the
Motherboard.
The I/O shield provides external access to PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors as
well as four USB ports, one LAN Port and the audio connectors.
Figure 3: Rear I/O Shield
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Note: Power to the computer should be turned off before a keyboard or mouse is
connected or disconnected.
(1) PS/2 Mouse Port (Green)
This port is for a PS/2 mouse
(2) Video Graphics Adapter Port
This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
(3) IEEE 1394a Port
This 6-pin port provides high speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage
peripherals, PCs or portable devices.
(4) LAN (RJ-45) Port
This port allows 10/100/1000 Mbps connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)
through a network hub.
(5) Side Speaker Out Port (Black)
This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.
(6) Center/Subwoofer Port (Yellow Orange)
This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.
(7) Line in Port (Light Blue)
This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player or other audio sources.
(8) Line Out Port (Lime)
This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
(9) Microphone Port (Pink)
This port connects to a microphone.
(10) Rear Speaker Out Port (Gray)
This port connects to the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel
audio configuration
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Table 2: Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-Channel Configuration
Port Headset
2-Channel
4-Channel 6-Channel 8-Channel
Light Blue
Line In Line In Line In Line In
Lime
Line Out Front Speak
Out
Front Speaker
Out
Front Speaker
Out
Pink
Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Grey
- Rear Speaker
Out
Rear Speaker
Out
Rear Speaker
Out
Black
- - - Side Speaker
Out
Yellow
Orange
- - Center/Subwo
ofer
Center/Subwoo
fer
(11) USB 2.0 Ports 3 and 4
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB
2.0 devices.
(12) USB 2.0 Ports 1 and 2
These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB
2.0 devices.
(13) Optical S/PDIF Out Port
This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable
(14) Coaxial S/PDIF Out Port
This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable
(15) External SATA Port
This port connects an external S-ATA device
(16) PS/2 Keyboard Port (Purple)
This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
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