Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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Socket 462 System Board User's Manual
4200-0376-23 Rev. 1.01
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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1.
1.1. 1.2. 1.3.
Introduction .................................................... 1-1
Features & Specifications....................................................... 1-1 Layout Diagram...................................................................... 1-3 Jumpers & Connectors Description........................................ 1-4
Chapter 2.
2.1. 2.2. 2.3. 2.4.
Hardware Setup.............................................. 2-1
Precautions ............................................................................. 2-1 Installing the System Board ................................................... 2-2 Install CPU and Heatsink ....................................................... 2-3 System Memory ..................................................................... 2-5 2.4.1. Memory Configuration Table ................................... 2-5 2.4.2. Installing and Removing Memory Modules............. 2-6 Connectors, Headers, and Switches ....................................... 2-7 2.5.1. ATX Power Connectors............................................ 2-7 2.5.2. FAN Connectors ....................................................... 2-8 2.5.3. CMOS Memory Clearing Header............................. 2-9 2.5.4. Accelerated Graphics Port Slot............................... 2-10 2.5.5. Front Panel Switches & Indicators Connection Headers ................................................................... 2-11 2.5.6. Infrared Device Connection Header ....................... 2-12 2.5.7. Additional USB Port Connection Header............... 2-13 2.5.8. Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers........................ 2-14 2.5.9. Internal Audio Source Connectors ......................... 2-15 2.5.10. Floppy Disk Drive Connector................................. 2-16 2.5.11. IDE Disk Drive Connectors.................................... 2-17 2.5.12. External I/O Panel................................................... 2-18
2.5.
Chapter 3.
3.1. 3.2. 3.3.
BIOS Setup...................................................... 3-1
Standard CMOS Features....................................................... 3-2 Advanced BIOS Features ....................................................... 3-6 Advanced Chipset Features .................................................... 3-8
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3.4. 3.5. 3.6. 3.7. 3.8. 3.9. 3.10. 3.11. 3.12. 3.13. 3.14.
Integrated Peripherals........................................................... 3-13 Power Management Setup.................................................... 3-19 PnP/PCI Configurations ....................................................... 3-21 PC Health Status................................................................... 3-23 Frequency/Voltage Control .................................................. 3-25 Load Fail-Safe Defaults........................................................ 3-26 Load Optimized Defaults ..................................................... 3-26 Set Supervisor Password ...................................................... 3-26 Set User Password ................................................................ 3-26 Save & Exit Setup ................................................................ 3-26 Exit Without Saving ............................................................. 3-26
Chapter 4.
4.1.
Driver Installation .......................................... 4-1
Setup Items ............................................................................. 4-2
Appendix A. How to Get Technical Support ..................... A-1
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Chapter 1.
Introduction
1.1. Features & Specifications
Processor
· · · · · ·
Supports AMD Athlon XP Socket A Processors with 333/266 MHz Front Side Bus Supports AMD K7 AthlonTM XP FSB 333/266MHz Processors VIA KM400 / VT8235 chipset Supports Hi-Speed Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) Int. S3 UniChromeTM 2D/3D Graphics with motion compensation Ext. Accelerated Graphics Port connector supports AGP 8X/4X (0.8V /1.5V) Two 184-pin DIMM sockets (Un-buffered Non-ECC DIMM) Supports 2 DIMM DDR 333/266/200 (Max. 2GB) Onboard VIA VT6307 IEEE 1394 Controller Onboard VIA VT1616 6-Channel AC 97 CODEC Professional digital audio interface supports Optical S/PDIF Out Onboard VIA VT6103 10/100Mbps LAN 1x AGP slot 3x PCI slots 1x Floppy Port supports up to 2.88MB 2x Ultra ATA 133/100/66/33 Connectors 2x IEEE 1394 headers 1x USB 2.0 header 1x CD-IN, 1x AUX-IN 1x IrDA User's Manual
Chipset
Memory
· · · · · · · · · · · · · ·
IEEE 1394 (For VA-11 only) Audio
LAN Internal I/O Connectors
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Back Panel I/O
· · · · · · ·
1x PS/2 Keyboard, 1x PS/2 Mouse 1x Serial Port connector 1x VGA Port connector 1x Parallel Port connector 1x Audio connector (S/PDIF Out, Center/Subwoofer, Surround Speaker) (Front Speaker, Line-in, MIC-in) 4x USB Connectors 1x RJ-45 LAN Connector
Specifications and information contained herein are subject to change without notice.
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1.2. Layout Diagram
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Chapter 1
1.3. Jumpers & Connectors Description
Jumpers CCMOS1 Description CMOS Memory Clearing Header Default Setting Pins 1-2 Closed (Normal)
Connectors AGP1 ATX12V1 ATXPWR1 CD1/AUX1 CPUFAN1/SYSFAN1/ AUXFAN1/NBFAN1 DIMM1/DIMM2 FDC1 FPIO1 FPIO2 FP-1394-1/FP-1394-2 FP-USB1 IDE1/IDE2 PCI1/PCI2/PCI3
Description Accelerated Graphics Port Slot 4-pin ATX12V Power Connector 20-pin ATX12V Power Connector Internal Audio Connectors Fan Connectors DDR DIMM Slots Floppy Disk Drive Connector Front Panel Switch Connection Headers Infrared Device Connection Header Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers Additional USB Port Connection Header Hard Disk Drive Connectors 32bit/33MHz PCI Slots
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Chapter 2.
Hardware Setup
2.1. Precautions
Please pay attention to the following precautions before setting up any hardware. 1. Always switch off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before installing the board or changing any settings. 2. Ground yourself properly by wearing a static safety wrist strap before removing the board from the antistatic bag. 3. Hold the board by its edges. Avoid touching any component on it. 4. Avoid touching module contacts and IC chips 5. Place the board on a grounded antistatic surface or on the antistatic bag that came with the board.
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Chapter 2
2.2. Installing the System Board
Before installing the system board, exam your chassis to ensure this system board fits into it.
1. Face the side of the I/O ports toward the rear part of the chassis. 2. Locate the screw holes on the system board and the chassis base. 3. Place all the studs or spacers needed on the chassis base and have them tightened. 4. Line up all the screw holes on the board with those studs or spacers on the chassis. 5. Tightens all the screw holes. ATTENTION: To prevent shorting the PCB circuit, please REMOVE the metal studs or spacers if they are already secured on the chassis base and are without mounting-holes on the system board to align with.
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2.3. Install CPU and Heatsink
· Installing a heatsink and cooling fan is necessary for heat to dissipate from your processor. Failing to install these items may result in overheating and processor damage. · The AMD Socket A processor will produce a lot of heat while operating, so you need to use a large heat sink that is especially designed for the AMD socket A processor. Otherwise, it may result in overheating and processor damage. · If your processor fan and its power cable are not installed properly, never plug the ATX power cable into the motherboard. This can prevent possible processor damage. · Please refer to your processor installation manual or other documentation with your processor for detailed installation instructions. This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket 462 to install AMD Socket A CPU. The CPU you bought should have a kit of heatsink and cooling fan along with. If that's not the case, buy one specially designed for Socket A. Please refer to the figure shown here to install CPU and heatsink. (For reference only. Your Heatsink & Fan Assembly may not be exactly the same as this one.) User's Manual
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1. Locate the Socket 462 on this motherboard. Pull the CPU release lever sideways to unlatch and then raise it all the way up. 2. Align the CPU notch to the socket notch for CPU. Drop the processor with its pin side down into the CPU socket. Do not use extra force to insert CPU; it only fit in one direction. Close the CPU release lever. 3. Remove the plastic film adhesive on the heatsink. Make sure the stepped portion of the heatsink is facing toward the end of the socket that reads "Socket 462". Put the heatsink faces down onto the processor until it covers the processor completely. 4. Push down the short end of the retaining clip first to lock up with the center lug at the bottom of the socket. 5. Use a screwdriver to insert into the slot at the long end of the retaining clip. Push the clip downward to lock up with the center lug at the top of the socket. The heatsink & fan assembly is now firmly attached on the CPU socket. 6. Attach the fan connector of Heatsink & Fan Assembly with the fan connector on the motherboard. ATTENTION: Do not forget to set the correct bus frequency and multiple for your processor.
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2.4. System Memory
This system board provides two 184-pin DDR DIMM slots for DDR 333 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 2GB.
2.4.1.
DIMM 1 2
Memory Configuration Table
DIMM Module 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB Total System Memory Total Memory 128MB ~ 1GB 128MB ~ 1GB 128MB ~ 2GB
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2.4.2.
Installing and Removing Memory Modules
Power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before installing or removing memory modules. 1. Locate the DIMM slot on the board. 2. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away of touching its connectors. 3. Align the two notch keys on the module with the two ribs on the slot. 4. Firmly press the module into the slots until the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot automatically snaps into the mounting notch. Do not force the DIMM module in with extra force as the DIMM module only fit in one orientation. 5. To remove the DIMM modules, push the two ejector tabs on the slot outward simultaneously, and then pull out the DIMM module. ATTENTION: As the static electricity can damage the electronic components of the computer or optional modules, make sure you are discharged of static electricity by touching a grounded metal object briefly before starting these procedures.
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2.5. Connectors, Headers, and Switches
All the connectors, headers and switches mentioned here are depending on your system configuration. Some features you may (or may not) have to connect or to configure depending on the peripherals you have connected. WARNING: Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing any peripheral or component. Failing to so may cause severe damage to your system board and/or peripherals. Plug in the AC power cord only after you have carefully checked everything.
2.5.1.
ATX Power Connectors
It would be recommended to supply an ATX12V power with 300W, 20A +5VDC capacity at least for heavily loaded system, and 720mA +5VSB at least for supporting Wake-On-LAN feature.
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2.5.2.
FAN Connectors
These 3-pin connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. The CPU must be kept cool by using a powerful fan with heatsink. The system is capable of monitoring the speed of the CPU fan. · · · · CPUFAN1: CPU Fan SYSFAN1: System Fan 1 AUXFAN1: Auxilia ...
