Winmate A831 User Manual

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A831 SBC
3.5” Fanless SBC w/AMD Geode LX 800, VGA, LCD, Ethernet and CF Socket and Mini-PCI Interface.
USER MANUAL Version 1.3
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FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions
z This device may not cause harmful interference. z This device must accept any interference received including
interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class "a" digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at him own expense.
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Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2007 Winmate Technology Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior written permission of the original manufacturer.
Trademark Acknowledgement
Brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Disclaimer
Winmate Communication Inc. reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any product, including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order to improve design and/or performance. Winmate Communication assumes no responsibility or liability for the use of the described product(s), conveys no license or title under any patent, copyright, or masks work rights to these products, and makes no representations or warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright, or mask work right infringement, unless otherwise specified. Applications that are described in this manual are for illustration purposes only. Winmate Communication Inc. makes no representation or warranty that such application will be suitable for the specified use without further testing or modification.
Warranty
Winmate warrants that each of its products will be free from material and workmanship defects for a period of one year from the invoice date. If the customer discovers a defect, Winmate will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge to the customer, provided it is returned during the warranty period of one year, with transportation charges prepaid. The returned product must be properly packaged in it’s o riginal packaging to obtain warranty service.
If the serial number and the product shipping data differ by over 30 days, the in-warranty service will be made according to the shipping date. In the serial numbers the third and fourth two digits give the year of manufacture, and the fifth digit means the month (e. g., with A for October, B for November and C for December).
For example, the serial number 1W07Axxxxxxxx means October of year 2007.
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Packing List
Before using this Motherboard, please make sure that all the items listed below are present in your package
¾ A831 Motherboard ¾ A831 SBC User Manual ¾ User’s Manual & Driver CD ¾ HDD IDE Cable ¾ HDD SATA Cable ¾ RS232 Cable ¾ USB Cable ¾ Y Cable For Keyboard/Mouse
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your distributor or sales representative immediately.
Customer Service
We provide service guide for any problem as follow stepsFirst, visit the website at http://www.winmate.com to find the update information about the product. Second, contact with your distributor, sales representative, or our customer service center for technical support if you need additional assistance. You may have the following information ready before you call
¾ Product serial number ¾ Peripheral attachments ¾ Software (OS, version, application software, etc.) ¾ Description of complete problem ¾ The exact wording of any error messages
In addition, free technical support is available from our engineers every business day. We are always ready to give advice on application requirements or specific information on the installation and operation of any of our products. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us.
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Safety Precautions
Warning!
Always completely disconnect the power cord from your chassis whenever you work with the hardware. Do not make connections while the power is on. Sensitive electronic components can be damaged by sudden power surges. Only experienced electronics personnel should open the PC chassis.
Caution!
Always ground yourself to remove any static charge before touching the CPU card. Modern electronic devices are very sensitive to static electric charges. As a safety precaution, use a grounding wrist strap at all times. Place all electronic components in a static-dissipative surface or static-shielded bag when they are not in the chassis.
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Safety and Warranty
1. Please read these safety instructions carefully.
2. Please keep this user's manual for later reference.
3. Please disconnect this equipment from any AC outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or spray detergents for cleaning. Use a damp cloth.
4. For pluggable equipment, the power outlet must be installed near the equipment and must be easily accessible.
5. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall could cause damage.
7. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection. Protect the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
8. Make sure the voltage of the power source is correct before connecting the equipment to the power outlet.
9. Position the power cord so that people cannot step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord.
10. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
11. If the equipment is not used for a long time, disconnect it from the power source to avoid damage by transient over-voltage.
12. Never pour any liquid into an opening. This could cause fire or electrical shock.
13. Never open the equipment. For safety reasons, only qualified service personnel should open the equipment.
14. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by service personnel:
A. The power cord or plug is damaged. B. Liquid has penetrated into the equipment. C. The equipment has been exposed to moisture. D. The equipment does not work well, or you cannot get it to work according to
the user’s manual. E. The equipment has been dropped and damaged. F. The equipment has obvious signs of breakage.
15. Do not leave this equipment in an uncontrolled environment where the storage temperature is below -20° C (-4°F) or above 60° C (140° F). It may damage the equipment.
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Revision History
Version Date Note Author
1.0 2007.05.23 9 First Version Warren Li
1.1 2007.06.08 9 Modify Pin Assignment Warren Li
1.2 2007.09.13 9 CF Card Setting Aladin Huang
1.3 2007.09.27 9 Double Check Aladin Huang
2007.11.07
9 Pls note that our A831
the COM4: RS232 to RS422/RS485 are using different socket and different cable
Aladin Huang
2007.11.14 9 Add Notice Aladin Huang
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION....................................................................................1
1.1 INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................................2
1.2 FEATURE ................................................................................................................................2
1.3 MOTHERBOARD SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................3
1.4 FUNCTION BLOCK ..................................................................................................................4
1.5 BOARD DIMENSIONS...............................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATIONS.....................................................................................................7
2.1 MEMORY MODULESODIMMINSTALLATION................................................................77
2.2 I/O EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ..............................................................................................8
2.3 JUMPERS AND CONNECTORS...................................................................................................9
2.4 JUMPER SETTING..................................................................................................................11
2.5 CONNECTORS AND PIN ASSIGNMENT....................................................................................13
CHAPTER 3 AWARD BIOS SETUP............................................................................................ 23
3.1 STARTING SETUP ..................................................................................................................23
3.2 AWAR D BIOS SETUP ............................................................................................................24
3.3 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES ..............................................................................................26
3.4 ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES................................................................................................ 29
3.5 ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES............................................................................................32
3.6 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS...................................................................................................34
3.7 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ..............................................................................................35
3.8 PNP/PCI CONFIGURATION SETUP.........................................................................................36
3.9 PC HEALTH STATUS..............................................................................................................37
3.10 LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS.................................................................................................38
3.11 LOAD OPTIMIZED DEFAULTS................................................................................................38
3.12 SUPERVISOR / USER PASSWORD SETTING .............................................................................39
3.13 SAVE & EXIT SETUP .............................................................................................................40
3.14 EXIT WITHOUT SAVING ........................................................................................................41
CHAPTER 4 SATA DRIVER INSTALLATION..........................................................................43
4.1 GET THE RIGHT DRIVERS......................................................................................................43
4.2 INSTALLING SATA DRIVERS .................................................................................................43
CHAPTER 5 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION..................................................................45
5.1 STANDARD CMOS FEATURES................................................................................................45
5.2 FURTHER INFORMATION .......................................................................................................47
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CHAPTER 6 ETHERNET DRIVER INSTALLATION..............................................................49
6.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................49
6.2 INSTALLATION OF ETHERNET DRIVER...........................................................................................50
6.3 FURTHER INFORMATION................................................................................................................51
CHAPTER 7 VGA DRIVE R INSTALLATION...........................................................................53
7.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................53
7.2 INSTALLATION OF VGA DRIVER ...................................................................................................53
7.3 FURTHER INFORMATION................................................................................................................55
CHAPTER 8 AUDIO DRIVER INSTALLATION.......................................................................57
8.1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................57
8.2 INSTALLATION OF AUDIO DRIVER .................................................................................................58
8.3 FURTHER INFORMATION................................................................................................................60
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General Information
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C H A P T E R
This chapter includes the A831 Motherboard background information. Sections include:
z Introduction z Feature z Motherboard Specification z Function Block z Board Dimensions
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Chapter 1 General Information
1.1 Introduction
The A831 SBC is a high performance, fanless, low power consumption motherboard with AMD CS 5536 chipset combine with a TFT LCD interface. The AMD LX 800 fanless, high performance CPU delivers the most performance per watt available in the market. A831 is designed to satisfy most of the applications in the industrial market, such as POS, KIOSK, Industrial Automation, Programmable Control System, and HMI. It’s an embedded system with DDR SO-DIMM SDRAM, VGA/LCD controller, multiple-COM port interface, and on-board Ethernet. The motherboard supports one Mini-PCI for function upgrade and one CF socket for data saving. It is a compact design to meet the demanding performance requirements of today’s business and industrial applications.
1.2 Feature
¾ 3.5-inch Form Factor ( 146mm x 101mm) ¾ AMD LX800 500MHz CPU, Fanless Design ¾ Highest Performance Per Watt (CPU core power) ¾ AMD CS5536 Chipset ¾ Integrated TFT LCD Interface/ VGA Function ¾ 1 x DDR SODIMM, max. 1 GB ¾ Dual Realtek RTL8100c 10/100 Mbps ¾ Optional Dual Realtek RTL8110SC Gigabit Ethernet
¾ 2 x SATA1.0, 1 x Mini PCI, 1 x Type I/II CF socket, 4 x COM, 4 x USB
2.0, 2 x RJ-45,
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1.3 Motherboard Specifications
¾ CPU: AMD Embedded LX-800 Micro-processor,
Ultra-low power about 3.9 Watts ¾ Chips set: AMD CS5536 Companion Device ¾ BIOS : AWARD 4Mbit Flash ¾ System memory: One 200-pin SODIMM socket accepts up to 1GB
SDRAM
¾ Enhanced IDE interface : Supports up one channel two IDE devices
BIOS auto-detected for UDMA100 mode(ATA-5)
One 44pins hard disk interface ¾ Serial Ports:
Four serial RS-232 pin headers, one serial RS-422/485 pin header
and one for RS-232/422/485 jumper.
¾ Keyboard/mouse connector: Mini-DIN connector supports PS/2
interface
¾ USB interface : Two USB ports onboard, two USB pin header ¾ Serial ATA Ports: Build-in SATA connector, supports 2 SATA1.0 ports ¾ Video interface:
Chipset : LX-800 including
Display type: Support CRT and TFT LCD displays
CRT and flat panel can display simultaneously
Panel resolution support up to 1280 x 1024 @18bpp or 24bpp ¾ Audio function:
Chipset: Realtek ALC203 AC97 compliant interface
Audio interface: Microphone in, Line in, Earphone out ¾ Ethernet interface
Chipset: Realtek RTL8110SC+RTL8110C(Optional)
Ethernet interface : PCI 10/100 Mbps Ethernet protocol
compatible
Connection: On-board RJ-45 connector
¾ Mechanical and environmental (SBC board level)
Dimensions (L x W) : 145 mm x 102 mm(5.9” x 4.2”)
Power supply voltage: +8 ~ +19Volts DC-input
Power consumption (typical): +19V/5A@7Watts
Operating temperature: 0 deg. C to 55 deg. C ¾ Operating Humidity: 30% ~ 90% Relative humidity, non-condensing
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1.4 Function Block
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1.5 Board dimensions
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Installations
This chapter provides information on how to use the jumps and connectors on the A831 Motherboard. The Sections include:
z Memory Module Installation z I / O Equipment Installation z Setting the Jumpers z Connectors on A831 Motherboard
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Chapter 2 Installations
2.1 Memory ModuleSODIMMInstallation
The A831 SBC provides one 200-pin SODIMM slot. The socket supports up to 1GB DDR 400 SDRAM. When installing the Memory device, please follow the steps below
Step.1. Firmly insert the SODIMM at an angle into its slot. Align the SODIMM on the slot such that the notch on the SODIMM matches the break on the slot.
Step.2. Press downwards on SODIMM until the retaining clips at both ends fully snap back in place and the SODIMM is properly seated.
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Caution!
The SODIMM only fits in one correct orientation. It will cause permanent damage to the development board and the SODIMM if the SODIMM is forced into the slot at the incorrect orientation.
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2.2 I/O Equipment Installation
2.2.1 PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse
The A831 SBC provides a Mini-DIN connector supports PS/2 interface. Mini-DIN connector supports Keyboard and Mouse through Y cable. Please plug keyboard or mouse directly with Y cable. In other cases, especially in embedded applications, a mouse is not used. Therefore, the BIOS standard setup menu allows you to select* “All, But Keyboard” under the “Halt On”. This allows no-keyboard operation in embedded system applications without the system halting under POST.
2.2.2 Audio function
The AC’97 capabilities are provided by a Realtek ALC203 chip supporting digital audio outputs. The onboard ALC203 is a 20-bit DAC and 18-bit ADC supporting full-duplex AC’97 2.3 compatible stereo audio CODEC for multimedia, including host/soft audio based designs. The audio interface includes two jacks: microphone-in and line-out.
2.2.3 Serial COM ports
One RS-232 ports with 16C550 UART (or compatible) with 16-byte FIFO buffer. Three optional COM ports support RS-232. When an optional touch-screen is ordered with PPC, serial com port can connect to a serial or an optional touch-screen. One optional COM port supports RS232/422/485 choice through jumper setting.
2.2.4 Ethernet interface
The Motherboard is equipped with dual Realtek RTL8100C or optional dual Realtek RTL8110SC Gigabit Ethernet chipset which is fully compliant with the PCI 10/100 Mbps Ethernet protocol compatible. It is supported by major network operating systems. The Ethernet port provides a standard RJ-45 jack.
2.2.5 USB ports
Four USB (Two is optional) device may be connected to the system though an adapter cable. Various adapters may come with USB ports. USB usually connect the external system to the system. The USB ports support hot plug-in connection. Whatever, you should install the device driver before you use the device.
2.2.6 External VGA
The Motherboard has one VGA port that can be connected to an external CRT/ LCD monitor. Use VGA cable to connect to an external CRT / LCD monitor, and connect the power cable to the outlet. VGA connector is a standard 15-pin D-SUB connector.
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2.3 Jumpers and Connectors
TOP
Locating Jumpers and Connectors (front side)
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Bottom
Locating Jumpers and Connectors (rear side)
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2.4 Jumper Setting 2.4 Jumper Setting
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes. Generally, you simply need a standard cable to make most connections.
A pair of needle-nose pliers may be helpful when working with jumpers. If you have any doubts about the best hardware configuration for your application, contact your local distributor or sales representative before you make any changes. Generally, you simply need a standard cable to make most connections.
The following tables list the function of each of the board's jumpers. The following tables list the function of each of the board's jumpers.
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2.4.1 J5: Clear CMOS 2.4.1 J5: Clear CMOS
User must make sure the power supply to turn off the power supply before setting Clear CMOS. Users remember to setting jumper back to Normal before turning on the power supply.
User must make sure the power supply to turn off the power supply before setting Clear CMOS. Users remember to setting jumper back to Normal before turning on the power supply.
2.4.2 JP10: LCD Panel Voltage Select 2.4.2 JP10: LCD Panel Voltage Select
JP10 can be configured to operate in 3.3Volts / 5Volts mode. JP10 can be configured to operate in 3.3Volts / 5Volts mode.
Label Function Note
J5 Clear CMOS 3x1 header, pitch 2.0mm
JP10 LCD Panel Voltage Select 3x1 header, pitch 2.0mm
JP14 RS232/422/485 Selector 2x3 header ,pitch 2.0mm
JP15 IDE/CF Voltage Selector 3x1 header, pitch 2.0mm
Clear CMOS
1 2 3
Normal
1 2 3
Functions Pin#
Normal 1 Short 2 Clear CMOS 2 Short 3
5Volts
1 2 3
3.3Volts
1 2 3
Pin# Functions
1 Short 2 3.3Volts Selected 2 Short 3 5Volts Selected
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2.4.3 JP14: RS232 / RS422 / RS485 Selector 2.4.3 JP14: RS232 / RS422 / RS485 Selector
The jumper can be configured to operate in RS-232/422/485 mode. The jumper can be configured to operate in RS-232/422/485 mode.
z JP14 z JP14
RS232
1.
2.
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Pin# Function
1-2 RS 232 3-4 RS 422 5-6 RS 485
RS422
2.4.4 JP16: CF Card Master/Slave Selector 2.4.4 JP16: CF Card Master/Slave Selector
JP16 can be configured to operate in Master / Slave mode. JP16 can be configured to operate in Master / Slave mode.
RS485
5.
6.
Master Selector
Pin# Functions
1 Short 2 Master Selected 2 Short 3 Slave Selected
1 2 3 1 2 3
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2.5 Connectors and Pin Assignment
The table below lists the function of each of the board’s connectors.
Label Function Note
CN2 Inverter connector JST-B7B-PH-KL
CN3 K/B Mouse connector 6-pin Mini Din
CN4 TFT LCD Output Connector DF13-40DP-1.25V
CN5 VGA connector D-sub 15-pin ,female
CN9 Mini-PCI 124pin Mini-PCI connector
JP9 External VR JST-B3B-PH-KL
CON1,2 COM1 ~ COM4 20x2 header, pitch 2.0mm
CON3 COM4 RS422/485 5x1 header, pitch 2.0mm
Lan1,2 Ethernet connector RJ-45 LAN connector
J1 DC Input connector 2.5Φ DC Jack
J7 SODIMM connector SODIMM connector
USB1 USB connector 1& 2 Dual USB Connector
J11 Extend USB connector DF11-8DP-2DSA
J14 Audio output connector DF11-10DP-2DSA
J15 System Function Connector 1 JST-B10B-PH-KL
J16 RTC BAT. connector DF-13-2P-1.25H
J17 Primary IDE connector 22x2 header ,pitch 2.0mm
J21 5V/12V output connector DF11-8DP-2DSA
J22 12V output connector JST-B2B-PH-KL
J23 5V output connector JST-B2B-PH-KL
* Not Default Connector
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2.5.1 CN2: Inverter Connector 2.5.1 CN2: Inverter Connector
JST-B7B-PH-KL JST-B7B-PH-KL
□ □ □ □ □ □
1 7
Pin No. SYMBOL
1 +12 Volts 2 +12 Volts 3 +12 Volts 4 Ground 5 Brightness Control 6 Ground 7 On/Off
2.5.2 CN3: K/B Mouse Connector
6-pin Mini Din
Signal Name Keyboard Mouse Signal Name
Keyboard data 1 1 Mouse data
N.C. 2 2 N.C.
GND 3 3 GND
5V 4 4 5V
Keyboard clock 5 5 Mouse clock
N.C. 6 6 N.C.
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2.5.3 CN4: TFT LCD Output Connector
Hirose_DF13-40DP-1.25V
Pin No. SYMBOL Pin No SYMBOL
1 GND 2 GND 3 R1 4 R0 5 R3 6 R2 7 R5 8 R4 9 R7 10 R6
11 GND 12 GND 13 G1 14 G0 15 G3 16 G2 17 G5 18 G4 19 G7 20 G6 21 GND 22 GND 23 B1 24 B0 25 B3 26 B2 27 B5 28 B4 29 B7 30 B6 31 GND 32 GND 33 Panel Power 34 V-Sync 35 Panel Power 36 H-Sync 37 Panel Power 38 PDE 39 GND 40 PCLK
2.5.4 CN5: VGA Connector
D-sub 15-pin, female
Pin No. SYMBOL Pin No. SYMBOL
1 RED 9 LVGA5V
2 GREEN 10 GND
3 BLUE 11 NA
4 NA 12 DAC_SDAT
5 GND 13 HSYNC#
6 GND 14 VSYNC#
7 GND 15 DAC_SCL
8 GND
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2.5.5 JP9: External VR 2.5.5 JP9: External VR
JST-B3B-PH-KL JST-B3B-PH-KL
□ □
1 3
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2.5.6 CON1, 2: COM1~COM4 2.5.6 CON1, 2: COM1~COM4
20x2 header, pitch 2.0mm 20x2 header, pitch 2.0mm
Pin No. SYMBOL
1 5 Volts
2 VR Out
3 GND
Pin No. SYMBOL Pin No. SYMBOL
20 GND 19 GND
18 FK NRI2 17 FK NDTR2
16 FK NCTS2 15 FK NSOUT2
14 FK NRTS2 13 FK NSIN2
12 FK NDSR2 11 FK NDCD2
10 GND 9 GND
8 FK NRI1 7 FK NDTR1
6 FK NCTS1 5 FK NSOUT1
4 FK NRTS1 3 FK NSIN1
2 FK NDSR1 1 FK NDCD1
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2.5.7 CON3: COM4 Select for RS422, RS485 2.5.7 CON3: COM4 Select for RS422, RS485
5x1 header, pitch 2.0mm 5x1 header, pitch 2.0mm
Connector must goes to CON3 when selecting RS422/485, ensure JP14 is in the right setting.
Connector must goes to CON3 when selecting RS422/485, ensure JP14 is in the right setting.
422 RX2+
2
485TXRX2-
1
4
485TXRX2+
3
422 RX2-
Gnd
5
2
4
6
1 3
5
RSS422/485 Header JP14 RSS422/485 Header JP14
Pls note that our A831 the COM4: RS232 to RS422/RS485 are using different socket and
different cable
Pls note that our A831 the COM4: RS232 to RS422/RS485 are using different socket and
different cable
2.5.8 J11: Extend USB Port Connector 2.5.8 J11: Extend USB Port Connector
DF11-8DP-2DSA DF11-8DP-2DSA
Pin No. SYMBOL
1 USB # 3 +5V 2 USB # 4 +5V 3 Data 3 ­4 Data 4 ­5 Data 3 + 6 Data 4 + 7 USB # 3 Ground 8 USB # 4 Ground
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2.5.9 J14: Audio Connector
DF11-10DP-2DSA
Pin No. SYMBOL
1 Line Out R 2 Line Out L 3 Ground 4 Ground 5 Line_in R input 6 Line_in L input 7 Mic. Input 8 Mic. Vref 9 N.C.
10 N.C.
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2.5.10 J15: System Function Connector
JST-B13B-PH-KL
Pin No. SYMBOL
1 PWR Button 2 Ground 3 Reset Button 4 HD Led 5 5V 6 HD LED# 7 PWR LED 8 5V
9 Ground 10* Volume Control + 11* Volume Control ­12* Brightness Control + 13* Brightness Control -
*Not Default Setting
2.5.11 J16: RTC BAT. Connector
DF-13-2P-1.25H
Pin No. SYMBOL
1 Ground
2 Battery +3.0V
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2.5.12 J17: IDE Connector
Pin No. SYMBOL Pin No SYMBOL
1 RST 2 GND
3 D7 4 D8
5 D6 6 D9
7 D5 8 D10
9 D4 10 D11
11 D3 12 D12 13 D2 14 D13 15 D1 16 D14 17 D0 18 D15 19 GND 20 N.C. 21 DREQ 22 GND 23 IOW# 24 GND 25 IOR# 26 GND 27 IORDY# 28 CSEL# 29 DACK# 30 GND 31 IRO14 32 N.C. 33 A1 34 D66DET# 35 A0 36 A2 37 CS#1 38 CS#3 39 ASP# 40 GND 41 +5V 42 +5V 43 GND 44 N.C.
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2.5.13 J21: 5V/12V Output Connector 2.5.13 J21: 5V/12V Output Connector
DF11-8DP-2DSA DF11-8DP-2DSA
Pin No. SYMBOL
1 12V 2 12V 3 GND 4 GND 5 GND 6 GND 7 5V 8 5V
2.5.14 J22: 12V Output Connector
JST-B2B-PH-KL
Pin No. SYMBOL
1 12V 2 GND
2.5.15 J23: 5V Output Connector
JST-B2B-PH-KL
Pin No. SYMBOL
1 5V 2 GND
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C H A P T E R
Award BIOS Setup Award BIOS Setup
This chapter describes how to set This chapter describes how to set BIOS configuration BIOS configuration
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Chapter 3 Award BIOS SETUP
3.1 Starting Setup
AwardBIOS™ has a built-in setup program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. The information is stored in battery-backed Flash so that it retains the setup information even if the system power is turned off.
Note:
Values for the various setup items that appear on your own screen (including default values) may not be the same as the values shown on the screen figures in this chapter. This is because the BIOS is revised and updated from time to time. If in doubt, check Winmate website for the latest BIOS versions and related information.
The system BIOS is managing and executing a variety of hardware
related functions in the system, including:
¾ System date and time ¾ Hardware execution sequence ¾ Power management function ¾ Allocation of system resources
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3.2 Award BIOS Setup
Once you enter the Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions and two exit choices. User the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept and enter the sub-menu.
The BISO Setup Main Menu screen is shown above. Note that a brief description of each highlighted selection appears at the bottom of the screen.
¾ Setup Items
The main menu includes the following main setup categories.
¾ Standard CMOS Features
This menu displays the basic information about your system.
¾ Advanced BIOS Features
Use this menu to set the advanced features available on your system.
¾ Advanced Chipset Features
Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance.
¾ Integrated Peripherals
Use this menu to specify your setting for integrated peripherals.
¾ Power Management Setup
Use this menu to specify your setting for power management.
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¾ PnP/PCI Configurations
This option configures how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards operate in your system.
¾ PC Health Status
This entry shows the current system temperature and voltage.
¾ Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in the setup utility.
¾ Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the setup utility.
¾ Set Supervisor/User Password
Use this menu to change, set, or disable supervisor/user password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or only to Setup.
¾ Save & Exit Setup
Save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility.
¾ Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility.
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3.3 Standard CMOS Features
The Standard CMOS Features Setup allows users to configure system components such as date, time, hard disk drive, floppy drive and display. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> keys to select the value you want in each item.
The standard CMOS Features screen is shown above. Follow each item:
¾ Date (mm : dd : yy)
Set the system date. Note that if you are running a Windows OS, this item are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date.
¾ Time (hh : mm : ss)
Set the system time. The time is converted based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 5:00:00 p.m. is 17:00:00.
¾ IDE Primary Mater/Salve
Press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu to detailed options.
¾ Video
This item defines the video mode of the system. Leave this item at the default value. The choice: ”EGA/VGA*”, ”CGA 40”, ”CGA 80”, or ”MONO”.
* default value
¾ Halt On
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This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power-On Self Test) routine. You can use this item to select which situation you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you.
The choice: “All errors”, “No Errors” or, “All, but keyboard”.
¾ Base Memory/Extended Memory/Total Memory
These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time. These are display-only fields. You can not make change to these fields.
Follow steps as IDE adapter below:
¾ IDE Adapters
The IDE adapters control the hard disk drive. Use a separate sub-menu to configure each hard disk drive. IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press <Enter> to auto-detect HDD on this channel. If detection is successful, it fills the remaining fields on this menu.
¾ IDE Primary Master/Slave
Selecting ‘Manual’ lets you set the remaining fields on this screen and select the type of fixed disk.
The choice: None, Auto, or Manual
Choose the access mode for this hard disk.
The choice: ”CHS”, ”LBA”, ”Large”, or ”Auto”.
Capacity
Note that the disk drive capacity (approx.) is usually slightly greater
than the size of a formatted disk given by a disk checking program.
Cylinder
Set the number of cylinders for this hard disk.
Min = 0, Max = 65535
Head
Set the number of read/write heads
Min = 0, Max = 255
Precomp
Warning: Setting a value of 65535 means no hard disk. Min = 0, Max =65535
Landing Zone
Set the Landing Zone size.
Min = 0, Max = 65535
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Sector
Number of sector per-track.
Min = 0, Max = 255
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3.4 Advanced BIOS Features
This section allows you to configure your system for basic operation. You have the opportunity to select the system’s default speed, boot-up sequence, keyboard operation, shadowing and security.
¾ Removable Device Priority
You can choose the priority of your Removable Device
The choice: USB-FDD0, USB-ZIP0, USB-ZIP1, USB-ZIP1, Floppy
Disks, ZIP100, Floppy Disks
Default: USB-FDD0
¾ Hard-Disk Boot Priority
You can choose the priority of your Hard Disk
The choice: Pri.Master, Pri.Slave, USBHDD0, USBHDD1, USBHDD2,
Bootable Add-in Cards
Default: Pri.Master
¾ CD-ROM Boot Priority
You can choose the priority of your Removable Device
The choice: Pri.Master, Sec.Slave, USB-CDROM1,USB-CDROM0,
Sec.Master, Pri.Slave
Default: Pri.Master
¾ Virus Warning
Allow you to choose the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. Enable this item to prevent someone from writing data
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e: Enabled or Disabled
¾
be installed in this motherboard use internal level of
isabled
¾ Quick Power On Self Test
the power on testing (POST) and have your
¾ First/Second/Third Boot Device
rity and order of the devices that your
Disabled
hird)
¾ Boot Other Device
m, the system searches all other possible locations for
¾ Boot Up NumLock Status
oard NumLock key is active when your system
oice: On or Off
¾
ed password protection, this item defines if the password
The choic Default: Disabled
CPU Internal Cache
All processors that can L1 cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value for better performance.
The choice: Enabled or D Default: Enabled
Enable this item to shorten system start up faster. You might like to this item after you are confident that your system hardware is operating smoothly.
The choice: Enabled or Disabled Default: Enabled
Use these items to select the prio system searches for an operating system at start-up time.
The choice: Removable, Hard Disk, CDROM, LAN, Default: Hard Disk (First) / CDROM (Second) / Removable (T
If you enable this ite and operating system if it fails to find one in the devices specified under the First, Second and the Third boot devices.
The choice: Enabled or Disabled Default: Enabled
This item defines if the keyb is started.
The ch Default: On
Security Option
If you have install is required at system start up, or if it is only required with a user tries to enter the Setup Utility.
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or System The choice: Setup
Default: Setup
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3.5 Advanced Chipset Features
These items define critical timing parameters of the mainboard. You should leave the items at their default values unless you are very familiar with the technical, specifications of your system hardware. If you change the values incorrectly, you may introduce fatal error or recurring instability into your system.
¾ CPU Frequency
This item allows you to select CPU and Memory Frequency. If this item has been set as Auto, the Memory Frequency will be set to sequent with CPU Frequency. When this item is not selected as Auto, Memory Frequency will be able for selection. The CPU Frequency choice: Auto, 200MHz, 333MHz, 400MHz,
433MHz, or 500MHz.
Default: Auto
¾ Video Memory Size
This item allows you select Video Memory Size
The choice: 32M, 64M, 128M, or 254M Default: 32M
¾ Output Display
This item allows you select Output Display
The choice: Flat Panel, CRT, or Panel & CRT Default: Panel & CRT
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¾ Flat Panel Type
This item allows you select the resolution of the Display.
Resolution:
640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024
Default: 640x480
¾ Onboard Audio
This item allows you to control the Onboard Audio
The choice: Enabled or Disabled Default: Enabled
¾ Onboard USB2.0
This item allows you to control the Onboard USB
The choice: Enabled or Disabled Default: Enabled
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¾ On-Chip IDE Channel 1
The chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support IDE channel. By default to activate the primary/secondary IDE interface.
¾ Master/Salve Drive PIO Mode
The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Mode 0 through 4 provides successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each device.
The choice: Auto, Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 2, Mode 3, or Mode 4 Default: Auto
¾ Onboard Serial Port 1/2/3/4
This option is used to assign the I/O address and Interrupt Request (IRQ) for the onboard Serial Port.
The choice: Disabled, 3F8/IRQ4, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ7, 2E8/IRQ5 Default: 3F8/IRQ4 (Port1), 2F8/IRQ3 (Port2), 3E8/IRQ7 (Port3),
2E8/IRQ5 (Port4)
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3.7 Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup allows you to configure your system to most effectively saving energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use
¾ Power Management
This item defines the ACPI(Advanced Configuration and Power Management) feature that makes hardware status information available to the operating system, enable a PC to turn its peripherals on or off for improving the power management, and allows a PC turned on or off by external devices, so that a mouse or keyboard can wake up it.
The choice: ACPI Default: ACPI
¾ Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
Under ACPI you can create a software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumed by Wake-Up Alarm. This item lets you install a software power down that is controlled by the power button on your system. If the item is set to Instant-Off, then the power button causes a software power down. If the item is set to Delay 4 seconds, then you have to hold the power button down for 4 seconds to cause a software power down.
The choice: Delay 4 Sec. or Instant-Off Default: Instant-Off
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¾ Power-On by Alarm
When set to ‘Enabled’, the following three fields become available and you can set the date, hour, and minute to turn on your system.
The choice: Enabled or Disabled Default: Disabled
Time (hh : mm : ss) of Alarm This item selects the alarm Time. [hh]: key in a DEC number; Min = 0, Max = 23. [mm] : key in a DEC number; Min = 0, Max = 59. [ss]: key in a DEC number; Min = 0, Max = 59.
¾ PWRON After PWR-fail
Select the item “On”, the system can be reboot automatically when power fail. Select “Former-Sts” will follow former setting. Select “Off”, you need to reboot the system manually.
The choice: Off, On, Former-Sts Default: Off
3.8 PnP/PCI Configuration Setup
¾ PNP OS Installed
Select ‘Yes’ if you are using a Plug and Play capable operating system. Select ‘No’ if you need the BIOS to configure non-boot devices.
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3.9 PC Health Status
This section shows the status of Temperature,& System Voltage status
¾ Shutdown Temperature
This item allows you to select the shutdown temperature. The system will automatically shutdown while the CPU temperature has reach to the value you have set. The choice: 60 C/140 F, 65 C/149 F, 70 C/158 F, or ∘∘ ∘∘ ∘∘
Disabled
Default: 60 C/140 F∘∘
The following items provide you with information about the system’s current operating status. You can not make changes to one of them.
System Temperature CPU temperature VCCP Vmem +5V +12V
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3.10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults
When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get confirmation dialog box with a message similar to:
Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing ‘Y’ loads the BIOS default values for the most stable,
minimal performance system operations.
3.11 Load Optimized Defaults
When you press <Enter> on this item, you will get confirmation dialog box with a message similar to:
Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing ‘Y’ loads the default values that are factory-set for optimal
performance system operation.
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3.12 Supervisor / User Password Setting 3.12 Supervisor / User Password Setting
Steps to set supervisor/user password are described as follows: Steps to set supervisor/user password are described as follows:
¾ New password setting: ¾ New password setting:
1. While pressing <Enter> to set a password, a dialog box appears to ask
you enter a password.
1. While pressing <Enter> to set a password, a dialog box appears to ask
you enter a password.
2. Key in a new password. The password can not exceed eight
characters.
2. Key in a new password. The password can not exceed eight
characters.
Please Enter Your Password
3. System will request you to confirm the new password again.
Please Confirm Your Password
4. When completed, new code takes effect.
¾ No Password Setting:
If you wants to disable the password, just <Enter> as a password input is
requested.
¾ If you forget password:
If you forget the password, the only way to access the system is to clear the
CMOS memory. You may remove the battery from motherboard and put it back
to clear the setting.
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3.13 Save & Exit Setup
¾ Pressing <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation:
Save to CMOS and Exit (Y/N)? Y Press ‘Y’ stores the selections made in the menus of CMOS – a special
section of memory that recorded in after you turn your system off. The next time you turn on your computer, the BIOS configures your system according to the Setup selections recorded in he CMOS memory of the chipset. Af ter saving the values the system is restarted again.
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3.14 Exit Without Saving
¾ Press <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation:
Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? Y This allows you to exit from Setup without storing in CMOS any
change. The previous selections remain in effect. This exits from Setup utility and restarts your computer.
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C H A P T E R
SATA Driver Installation SATA Driver Installation
This chapter gives the information about how to install SATA drivers.
This chapter gives the information about how to install SATA drivers.
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Chapter 4 SATA Driver Installation
SATA interface is a new, fast, disk drive standard, but Windows doesn't come with device drivers. Without the proper drivers installed, your system can not recognize a SATA drive.
4.1 Get the right Drivers
The first step is to get the right drivers. SATA drivers generally place on your driver CD that comes with your A831 board. However you also can check the manufacturer’s web site and download the latest versions of the drivers.
4.2 Installing SATA Drivers
Windows expects you to install the SATA drivers from a floppy. Therefore, load the SATA drivers onto a floppy disk and be connected with an USB external floppy disk driver. If this is a new system, you will be installing a fresh copy of Windows XP.
During the initial portion of the Windows Set-Up, there will be a point where a message flashes on the screen telling you to press
F6. The message scrolls past quickly, so be alert for it. Pressing F6 will give you the opportunity to install your new drivers.
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C H A P T E R
Chipset Driver Installation Chipset Driver Installation
This chapter offers information on the chipset software installation utility.
This chapter offers information on the chipset software installation utility. Sections include: Sections include:
z Installation of Chipset Utility z Installation of Chipset Utility z Further Information z Further Information
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Chapter 5 Chipset Driver Installation
5.1 Standard CMOS Features
The Motherboard is equipped with AMD CS5536 Companion Device. The AMD Chipset Drivers should be installed first before the software drivers to enable Plug & Play INF support for AMD chipset components. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation.
Step.1. After finishing the O.S. installation, insert the driver CD. Open the Device Manager, and select Entertainment Encryption/Decryption Controller. Click on right button and select properties.
Setp.2. Go to Driver page and choose Update Driver.
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Setp.3. Click Install from a list or specific location, and click on next.
Step.4. Click on browse and select target folder, and click to next.
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Step.5. Click Finish to finish the driver installation.
5.2 Further Information
Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw
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C H A P T E R
Ethernet Driver Installation Ethernet Driver Installation
This chapter offers information on the Ethernet. This chapter offers information on the Ethernet. Sections include: Sections include:
z Introduction z Introduction z Installation of Ethernet Driver z Installation of Ethernet Driver z Further Information z Further Information
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Chapter 6 Ethernet Driver Installation
6.1 Introduction
The A831 Motherboard is equipped with the Realtek RTL8100CL-LF LOM Ethernet controller combines a triple-speed IEEE 802.3 compliant Media Access Controller (MAC) with a triple-speed Ethernet transceiver, 32-bit PCI bus controller, and embedded memory. With state-of-the-art DSP technology and mixed-mode signal technology, it offers high-speed transmission over CAT 5 UTP or CAT 3 UTP (10Mbps only) cable. Functions such as Crossover Detection & Auto-Correction, polarity correction, adaptive equalization, cross-talk cancellation, echo cancellation, timing recovery, and error correction are implemented to provide robust transmission and reception capability at high speeds.
The Ethernet port provides an On-board standard RJ-45 connector. The device supports the PCI 10/100Mbps Ethernet interface supports for host communications with power management, and is compliant with the IEEE 802.3 specification for 10/100Mbps.
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6.2 Installation of Ethernet Driver
The Users must make sure which operating system you are using in the A831 Motherboard before installing the Ethernet drivers. Follow the steps below to complete the installation of the Realtek RTL8100CL-LF LAN drivers. You will quickly complete the installation. Setp.1. Insert the CD that comes with the motherboard. Open the file document “ A831_LAN_649” and click on “Setup.exe” to execute the setup.
Setp.2. Click on “Next“ to install driver.
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Setp.3. Click “Finish” and restart the computer for new settings to take effect. Setp.3. Click “Finish” and restart the computer for new settings to take effect.
6.3 Further Information 6.3 Further Information
The Realtek web site: http://www.realtek.com.tw The Realtek web site: http://www.realtek.com.tw Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.twWinmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw
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VGA Driver Installation VGA Driver Installation
This chapter offers information on the VGA. This chapter offers information on the VGA. Sections include: Sections include:
z Introduction z Introduction z Installation of VGA z Installation of VGA z Further Information z Further Information
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Chapter 7 VGA Driver Installation
7.1 Introduction
The A831 Motherboard offers an on-board PCI flat panel/VGA interface. The specifications and features are described as follows: The PPC supports CRT and TFT LCD displays. In addition, it also supports CRT and flat panel display mode simultaneously. The Motherboard can be set in one of three configurations: on a CRT, on a flat panel display, or on both simultaneously. The system is initially set to simultaneous display mode. The Panel resolution supports up to 1280 x 1024 @18bpp or 24bpp.
7.2 Installation of VGA Driver
To install the VGA drivers, follow the steps below to proceed with the installation.
Step.1. Open the device manager, choose “VGA Controller” and click on “Properties”.
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Step.2. Go to Driver page and choose “Update Driver”.
Step.3. Click Install from a list or specific location, and click on “Next”.
Step.4. Click on browse and select target folder, and click to ”Next”.
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Step.5. Click on “Continue Anyway” to go on. Step.5. Click on “Continue Anyway” to go on.
Step.6. Click “Finish” to finish the driver installation. Step.6. Click “Finish” to finish the driver installation.
7.3 Further information 7.3 Further information
Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.twWinmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw
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AUDIO Driver Installation AUDIO Driver Installation
This chapter offers information on the Audio. This chapter offers information on the Audio. Sections include: Sections include:
z Introduction z Introduction z Installation of AUDIO z Installation of AUDIO z Further Information z Further Information
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Chapter 8 AUDIO Driver Installation
8.1 Introduction
The Motherboard is equipped with the ALC203 is a 20-bit DAC and 18-bit ADC full-duplex AC'97 2.3 compatible stereo audio CODEC designed for PC multimedia systems, including host/soft audio, and AMR/CNR based designs.
The ALC203 incorporates proprietary converter technology to achieve a high SNR (greater than 100 dB), sensing logics for device reporting, and a Universal Audio Jack® for improved user convenience. The ALC203 AC'97 CODEC supports multiple CODEC extensions with independent variable sampling rates and built-in 3D effects. The ALC203 CODEC provides two pairs of stereo outputs with independent volume controls, a mono output, multiple stereo and mono inputs, along with flexible mixing, gain, and mute functions to provide a complete integrated audio solution for PCs.
The circuitry of the ALC203 CODEC operates from a 3.3V digital and 3.3V/5V analog power supply with EAPD (External Amplifier Power Down) control for use in notebook and PC applications. The ALC203 integrates a 50mW/20Ohm headset audio amplifier into the CODEC, saving BOM costs. The ALC203 also supports the S/PDIF out function (complies with AC'97 2.3) that offers easy connection of PCs to consumer electronic products, such as AC3 decoders/speakers and mini disk devices.
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8.2 Installation of Audio Driver
The users must make sure which operating system you are using in the Motherboard before installing the Audio drivers. Follow the steps below to complete the installation of the Realtek ALC203 AC97 Audio drivers. You will quickly complete the installation. Follow the steps below to install the Realtek AC97 Codec Audio Drivers.
Step.1 Open the device manager, choose “Audio Controller” and click on “Properties”.
Step.2 Go to Driver page and choose “Update Driver”.
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Step.3 Click Install from a list or specific location, and click on “Next”.
Step.4 Click on browse and select target folder, and click to “Next”.
Step.5 Click on “Continue Anyway” to go on.
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8.3 Further Information
Winmate web site: http://www.winmate.com.tw
Step.6 Click “Finish” to finish the driver installation.
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1. Y TA-HDD. ou have to press “F6” button when install Windows system in SA
2. You have to copy all file from SATA Driver folder from SATA Driver first, and
put floppy into 3.5-inch disk driver then press “s” bottom.
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lect the OS you need and press “Enter”. 3. Finally, se
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