Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
This chapter gives you a step-by-step procedure on how to install your system. Follow each section accordingly. Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a system component. 1. Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it. Wear a wrist ground strap and attach it to a metal part of the system unit before handling a component. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.
2.
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2.1 Jumper and Connector Locations
The following figure shows the locations of the jumpers and connectors on the system board:
CD-IN MODEM-CN VGA JP12 PRINTER COM1 USB KB2 PS/2 MS COM2 JP28 IrDA
P C I 3
WOM
P C I 2
P C I 1
WOL
FDC
SB-Link
CPUFAN1
DIMM1 DIMM2
JP27 JP14 PANEL FAN1 IDE2 IDE1
JP23
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Jumpers:
JP12: JP14: JP23: JP27: JP28: Enable/Disable Onboard Audio Clear CMOS DC/Host Clock Ratio SPK Out Enable/Disable KB/MS Wake Up
Connectors:
PS2: KB: COM1: COM2: PRINTER: PWR2: USB: FDC: IDE1: IDE2: CPUFAN1: CPU1: IrDA: PANEL: CD-IN: MODEM-CN: WOM: WOL: SB-LINK: PS/2 mouse connector PS/2 keyboard connector COM1 connector COM2 connector Printer connector ATX power connector USB connector Floppy drive connector IDE1 primary channel IDE2 secondary channel CPU fan connector Housing fan connector IrDA (Infrared) connector Front panel (Multifunction) connector CD-audio connector Mono in (Pin 1-2) and Mic out (Pin 3-4) Wake On Modem connector Wake On LAN connector Sound Blaster Link
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2.2 Jumpers
With the help of Celeron PPGA VID signal and SMbus, this motherboard is jumper-less design.
2.2.1 Selecting the CPU Frequency
Celeron PPGA VID signal and SMbus clock generator provide CPU voltage auto-detection and allow user to set CPU frequency through CMOS setup, no jumper or switch is needed. The correct CPU information is saved into EEPROM, with these technologies, the disadvantages of Pentium base jumperless design are eliminated. There will be no worry of wrong CPU voltage detection and no need to re-open the housing if CMOS battery loss. The CPU frequency selection is set by going into: BOIS Setup à Frequency/Voltage Control à CPU FSB (The possible setting is 66.8, 72, 75, 83.3, 90, 95, 100.2, 105, 107, 110, 112, 114, 117, 119, 121, 124, 125, 127, 129, 130, 133.6, 136, 138, 140, 145, 150, and 155 MHz.) BOIS Setup à Frequency/Voltage Control à CPU Ratio (The possible setting is 3.0x, 3.5x, 4x, 4.5x, 5x, 5.5x, 6x, 6.5x, 7x, 7.5x, and 8x)
Core frequency = CPU Ratio * CPU FSB
INTEL Celeron PPGA Celeron PPGA 300A Celeron PPGA 333 Celeron PPGA 350 Celeron PPGA 366 Celeron PPGA 400 Celeron PPGA 433 CPU Core Frequency 300MHz= 333MHz= 350MHz= 366MHz= 400MHz= 433MHz= CPU Ratio 4.5x 5x 3.5x 5.5x 6x 6.5x CPU FSB 66MHz 66MHz 100MHz 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz
Warning: INTEL 810 chipset supports a maximum of 100MHz CPU FSB, the higher clock settings are for internal test only. These settings exceed the specification of the chipset, which may cause serious system damage.
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2.2.2 Setting the CPU Voltage
This motherboard supports Celeron PPGA VID function, the CPU core voltage is automatically detected, the range is from 1.3V to 2.05V.
2.2.3 Clearing the CMOS
JP14 1-2 2-3 Clear CMOS Normal operation (default) Clear CMOS You need to clear the CMOS if you forget your system password. To clear the CMOS, follow the procedures as below:
JP14
1 2 3
JP14
1 2 3
Normal Operation (default) The procedure to clear CMOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Clear CMOS
Turn off the system and unplug the AC power. Remove ATX power cable from connector PWR2. Locate JP14 and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds. Return JP14 to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2. Connect ATX power cable back to connector PWR2. Turn on the system power. Press during bootup to enter the BIOS Setup Utility and specify a new password, if needed. Tip: If your system hangs or fails to boot because of overclocking, please clear CMOS and the system will go back to the default setting (233MHz or 350MHz). Tip: If your system hangs or fails to boot because of overclocking, simply use key to restore to the default setting. By this smart design, it would be more convenient to clear CPU frequency setting. For using this function, you just need to press key first and then press Power button
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at the same time. Note that do not release key until POST screen appearing.
2.2.4 Sound
JP12 1-2 2-3 Sound Enabled (default) Disabled If you want to install another sound card, you have to disable the onboard audio by setting this jumper to Disabled.
JP12
1 2 3
JP12
1 2 3
Enabled (default)
Disabled
2.2.5 KB/MS Wakeup
JP28 1-2 2-3 KB/MS Wakeup Disabled Enabled This jumper is used to enable or disable Keyboard/Mouse Power ON function. If you select Enabled, you may decide the wakeup mode from BIOS Setup. To implement this function, the 5V Stand By current must be greater than 800mA. Note that only PS/2 mouse supports Wake On Mouse function.
JP28
1 2 3
JP28
1 2 3
Disabled
Enabled
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2.2.6 SPK Out
JP27 1-2 2-3 SPK Out Disabled Enabled This jumper is used to enable or disable speaker out.
JP27
1 2 3
JP27
1 2 3
Disabled
Enabled
2.2.7 DC/Host Clock Ratio
JP23 1-2 3-4 5-6 DC/Host Ratio Auto (default) 1/1 3/2 To improve system performance, this motherboard has implemented this jumper for setting the ratio of the display cache and CPU external frequency.
JP23
246
JP23
246
JP23
246
135
135
135
Auto (Default)
1/1
3/2
There is a "66/100" signal pin from CPU for the chipset to automatically identify AGP clock, this is important for jumperless design. The default setting is Auto. Auto: No matter what the CPU type is, the onboard AGP will run at 100MHz. We recommend that you remain the default setting. 1/1: The display cache runs at a speed as same as the CPU external clock. 3/2: The display cache runs at a speed of 3/2 CPU external clock. Below is a table for better understanding:
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CPU Type 66MHz 66MHz 66MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 66/100 signal Low Low Low High High High High High High Bus clock 66MHz 66MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 133MHz 133MHz 133MHz Display Cache 100MHz 66MHz 150MHz 100MHz 100MHz 150MHz 100MHz 133MHz 199.5MHz JP23 1-2 3-4 5-6 1-2 3-4 5-6 1-2 3-4 5-6
Warning: The specification of AGP is maximum 100Mhz clock. A higher setting may cause the system damage.
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2.3 Connectors
2.3.1 Power Cable
The ATX power supply uses 20-pin connector shown below. Make sure you plug in the right direction. Caution: Make sure that the power supply is off before connecting or disconnecting the power cable.
+5V 3.3V 5V SB
3.3V
+5V
PWR2
2.3.2 Fan
Plug in the fan cable to the 3-pin fan connector onboard. The fan connector is marked CPUFAN1 and FAN1 on the system board.
SENSE +12V GND
CPUFAN1 FAN1
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2.3.3 PS/2 Mouse
The onboard PS/2 mouse connector is a 6-pin Mini-Din connector marked PS2. The view angle of drawing shown here is from back panel of the housing.
PCB
PS/2 Mouse
2.3.4 Keyboard
The onboard PS/2 keyboard connector is a 6-pin Mini-Din connector marked KB2. The view angle of drawing shown here is from back panel of the housing.
PCB
PS/2 KB
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2.3.5 Serial Devices (COM1)
The onboard serial connectors COM1 are 9-pin D-type connector on the back panel of mainboard.
PCB
COM1
2.3.6 Serial Devices (COM2)
Plug in the IDE cable to the COM2 connectors.
1 2
9 10
COM2
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2.3.7 Printer
The onboard printer connector is a 25-pin D-type connector marked PRINTER. The view angle of drawing shown here is from back panel of the housing.
PRINTER PCB
2.3.8 USB Device
You can attach USB devices to the USB connector. The motherboard contains two USB connectors, which are marked as USB.
PCB
USB
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2.3.9 Floppy Drive
Connect the 34-pin floppy drive cable to the floppy drive connector marked as FDC on the system board.
1 2
33
34
FDC
2.3.10 IDE Hard Disk and CD ROM
This mainboard supports two 40 pin IDE connectors marked as IDE1 and IDE2. IDE1 is also known as primary channel and IDE2 as secondary channel, each channel supports two IDE devices that make total of four devices. In order to work together, the two devices on each channel must be set differently to master and slave mode, either one can be hard disk or CDROM. The setting as master or slave mode depends on the jumper on your IDE device, please refer to your hard disk and CDROM manual accordingly. Connect your first IDE hard disk to master mode of the primary channel. If you have second IDE device to install in your system, connect it as slave mode on the same channel, and the third and fourth device can be connected on secondary channel as master and slave mode respectively.
2 1 40 39
IDE2
2 1 40 39
IDE1
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Caution: The specification of IDE cable is maximum 46cm (18 inches), make sure your cable does not excess this length. Caution: For better signal quality, it is recommended to set far end side device to master mode and follow the suggested sequence to install your new device. Please refer to the following figure.
IDE1 (Primary Channel)
Slave (2nd)
Master (1st)
IDE2 (Second Channel)
Slave (4th)
Master (3rd)
2.3.11 Panel Connector
The Panel (multifunction) connector is a 20-pin connector marked as PANEL on the board. Attach the power LED, keylock, speaker, SPWR, IDE LED and reset switch to the corresponding pins as shown in the figure. If your ATX housing supports ACPI specification, the ACPI & Power the LED will keep flashing if you have enabled "suspend mode" item in the BIOS Setup.
1
GND KEYLOCK +5V IDE LED IDE LED +5V +5V GND NC SPEAKER
11
SPWR GND ACPI & POWER LED GND +5V NC NC GND RESET GND
10 20
PANEL
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1
Keylock
11
+
SPWR
+
IDE LED
+ ACPI & + + +
Power LED
Speaker Reset
10 20
PANEL
2.3.12 IrDA Connector
The IrDA connector can be configured to support wireless infrared module, with this module and application software such as Laplink or Win95 Direct Cable Connection, user can transfer files to or from laptops, notebooks, PDA and printers. This connector supports HPSIR (115.2Kbps, 2 meters), ASK-IR (56Kbps) and Fast IR (4Mbps, 2 meters). Install infrared module onto IrDA connector and enable infrared function from BIOS setup, make sure to have correct orientation when you plug onto IrDA connector.
Pin 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 Description +5V FIRRX (FAST IR) CIRRX (Consumer IR) IRRX (STANDARD IR) 5VSB GND IRTX (STANDARD IR)
1 3 5 7 9
2 4 6 8 10
IrDA
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2.3.13 Wake On Modem Connector
This motherboard implements special circuit to support Wake On Modem, both Internal Modem Card (AOpen MP56) and external box Modem are supported. Since Internal Modem card consumes no power when system power is off, it is recommended to use Internal Modem. To use AOpen MP56, connect 4-pin cable from RING connector of MP56 to WOM connector on the mainboard.
Pin 1 2 3 4 Description +5V SB NC RING GND
1 2 3 4
WOM
2.3.14 Wake On LAN Connector
This mainboard implements a WOL connector. To use Wake On LAN function, you need a network card that supports this feature. In addition, you also need to install a network management software, such as ADM.
Pin 1 2 3 Description +5V SB GND LID
1 2 3
WOL
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2.3.15 Sound Blaster LINK
SB-LINK is used to connect Creative PCI sound card. If you have a Creative PCI sound card installed, it is necessary to link the card to this connector for compatibility issue under DOS environment.
Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description GNT# GND NC REQ# GND SIRQ#
1
2
5
6
SB-LINK
2.3.16 CD Audio Connector
This connector is used to connect CD audio cable.
Pin 1 2 3 4 Description L GND GND R
1 2 3 4
CD-IN
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2.3.16 Mono In/Mic Out Connector
This connector is used to connect Mono In/Mic Out connector of an internal modem card. The pin 1-2 is Mono In, and the pin 3-4 is Mic Out. Please note that there is no standard for this kind of connector yet, only some internal modem cards implement this connector. Please see the pin definitions to connect the cable.
Pin 1 2 3 4 Description Mono In GND GND Mic Out
1 2 3 4
MODEM-CN
2.3.17 VGA Connector
This motherboard comes with a high performance onchip graphics accelerator (I752) and onboard 4MB display cache.
PCB
VGA
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2.3.18 Audio Connector
This motherboard comes with a 16-bit audio CODEC (AD1881) onboard.
Game Port PCB
SPK
MIC
LINE-IN
To fully utilize the audio functions, you may connect various peripheral devices that the audio chip supports. The following figure shows the different devices that you can connect.
Stereo Amplifier Headphones SPK Line-in Mic Microphone Speakers CD Player
Tape Deck, Synthesizer, etc.
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2.4 Configuring the System Memory
The DIMM type supported is PC100 SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) only. This motherboard has two 168-pin DIMM (Dual-in-line Memory Module) sockets that allow you to install system memory up to 512MB.
Pin1
DIMM modules can be identified by the following factors: I. Size: single side, 1Mx64 (8MB), 2Mx64 (16MB), 4Mx64 (32MB), 8Mx64 (64MB), 16Mx64 (128MB), and double side, 1Mx64x2 (16MB), 2Mx64x2 (32MB), 4Mx64x2 (64MB), 8Mx64x2 (128MB). Tip: Here is a trick to check if your DIMM is single-side or double-side -- if there are traces connected to golden finger pin 114 and pin 129 of the DIMM, the DIMM is probably double-side; otherwise, it is single-side. The following figure is for your reference.
168
85
Pin 129
Pin 114
II. Speed: normally marked as -12, which means the clock cycle time is 12ns and maximum clock of this SDRAM is 83MHz. Sometimes you can also find the SDRAM marked as -67, which means maximum clock is 67MHz.
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