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Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 3.2a Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes. Trademark Recognition Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - - - - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. i Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: - - This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Canadian Department of Communications This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada. About the Manual The manual consists of the following: Chapter 1 Introducing the Mainboard Describes features of the mainboard, and provides a shipping checklist. Go to page 1 Chapter 2 Installing the Mainboard Describes installation of mainboard components. Go to page 7 Chapter 3 Using BIOS Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility. Go to page 27 Chapter 4 Using the Mainboard Software Describes the mainboard software. Go to page 38 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Features and Packing List Translations ¿ù»~ ! ©|¥¼w¸q®ÑÅÒ¡C i CHAPTER 1 Introducing the Mainboard 1 1 Introduction................................................................................................ 1 Checklist .................................................................................................... 1 Standard Items ................................................................................................. 1 Features .................................................................................................... 2 Choosing a Computer Case....................................................................... 4 Mainboard Components ............................................................................ 5 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mainboard 7 7 Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 7 Quick Guide............................................................................................... 7 Installing the Mainboard in a Case............................................................. 8 Checking Jumper Settings......................................................................... 8 Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 8 Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 9 Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 9 Connecting Case Components ................................................................ 11 The Panel Connectors.................................................................................... 12 Installing Hardware .................................................................................. 14 Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 14 Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 17 Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 18 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 20 Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 21 Connecting Optional Devices ........................................................................ 23 Connecting I/O Devices ........................................................................... 25 External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 26 CHAPTER 3 Using BIOS 27 27 About the Setup Utility ............................................................................. 27 The Standard Configuration........................................................................... 27 Entering the Setup Utility .............................................................................. 28 Using BIOS .............................................................................................. 28 Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 29 Advanced Setup Page .................................................................................... 30 Power Management Setup Page .................................................................... 32 iii PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page ..................................................................... 33 Load Optimal Settings ................................................................................... 34 Load Best Performance Settings.................................................................... 34 Features Setup Page....................................................................................... 34 CPU PnP Setup Page ..................................................................................... 36 Hardware Monitor Page................................................................................. 36 CHAPTER 4 Using the Mainboard Software 37 38 About the Software CD-ROM................................................................... 38 Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP....................................... 38 Running Setup ............................................................................................... 39 Manual Installation................................................................................... 41 Utility Software Reference ....................................................................... 41 iv Chapter 1 Introducing the Mainboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the P4VMM2 mainboard. This mainboard has a Socket 478 for the Intel Pentium 4 type of processors supporting front side bus (FSB) speeds up to 400/533 MHz. This mainboard incorporates the VIA P4M266/A Northbridge and VT8235 Southbridge chipsets that support AC 97 audio codec, and provide Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 function. It supports built-in USB 2.0 providing higher bandwidth. It implements Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 and is compliant with UHCI 1.1 and EHCI 0.95. This mainboard has two 32-bit PCI slots, one 4xAGP slot, one CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot, and an onboard 10BaseT/100BaseTX Network interface (optional). In addition, this mainboard has a full set of I/O ports including two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard, one serial port, one VGA port, one parallel port, one MIDI/game port and maximum six USB ports (USB 2.0) --two back-panel ports and onboard USB headers make four extra USB ports by connecting the Extended USB Module to the mainboard. This mainboard is a Micro ATX size mainboard and has power connectors for an ATX power supply. Checklist Compare the mainboard's package contents with the following checklist: Standard Items · · · · · · One mainboard One diskette drive ribbon cable One IDE drive ribbon cable Retention Module Clamp Software support CD This user's manual 1 Features Processor The P4VMM2 mainboard uses a mPGA478 Socket that has the following features: · Accommodates Intel Pentium 4 478-pins CPU · Supports "Hyper-Threading" technology CPU · Supports a front-side bus (FSB) of 400/533 MHz "Hyper-Threading" technology enables the operating system into thinking it's hooked up to two processors, allowing two threads to be run in parallel, both on separate `logical' processors within the same physical processor. There are P4M266/A Northbridge and VT8235 Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. A few of the chipset's advanced features are: · An advanced V-Link memory controller architecture that provides the bandwidth up to 533 MB/s and performance necessary for even the most demanding Internet and 3D graphics · Support for an 4xAGP interface providing vivid 3D graphics and video performance · An ATA 133 interface on the chipset, which helps boost system performance by providing a high-speed connection to ATA 133 Hard Disk Drives, delivering maximum sustained data transfer rates of 133 MB/sec Additional key features include support for six USB ports, an AC 97 link for audio and modem, hardware monitoring, and ACPI/OnNow power management. The mainboard accommodates 2 DDR + 2 SDR 168 pin, 3.3V DIMM sockets with a total capacity of 2 GB system memory. P4M266/A integrates S3's Savag4 graphics accelerator into a single chip. P4M266/A brings mainstream graphics performance to the Value PC with leading-edge 2D, 3D and DVD video acceleration into a cost effective package. Based on its capabilities, P4M266/A is an ideal solution for the consumer, corporate mobile users and entry-level professionals · Maximum-shared memory size is 32 MB This mainboard includes a 4x AGP slot that provides four times the bandwidth of the original AGP specification. AGP technology provides a direct connection between the graphics subsystem and memory so that the graphics do not have to compete for processor time with other devices on the PCI bus. · · · · · · · · · Compliant with AC'97 2.1 specification 16-bit stereo full-duplex CODEC with fixed 48KHz sampling rate 3 analog line-level stereo inputs with 5-bit volume control: LINE-IN, CD-IN, AUX-IN 1 analog line-level mono input: PHONE-IN Three Audio Jacks ­ Line-Out, Line-In and Microphone-In Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro Compatible Digital I/O compatible with consumer mode S/PDIF Advanced power management support Chipset Memory Built-in Graphics System Graphics AC'97 Audio Codec 2 Expansion Options Integrated I/O USB 2.0 Built-in Ethernet LAN (optional) BIOS Firmware The mainboard comes with the following expansion options: · Two 32-bit PCI slots capable of Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 33/66/100 MB/sec · An AGP slot · A CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: · Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard · One serial port · One VGA port · One parallel port · One MIDI/game port · Six USB ports (two back-panel ports, onboard USB headers providing four extra ports: header USB1 and USB2) -- all support USB 2.0 · Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out · Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 · Compliant with Intel's Enhanced Host Controller Interface Specification Revision 0.95 · Compliant with Universal Host Controller Interface Specification Revision 1.1 · PCI multi-function device consists of two UHCI Host Controller cores for full-/low-speed signaling and one EHCI Host Controller core for high-speed signaling · Root hub consists 4 downstream facing ports with integrated physical layer transceivers shared by UHCI and EHCI Host Controller · Support PCI-Bus Power Management Interface Specification release 1.1 · Legacy support for all downstream facing ports · Built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet LAN · VT8233 integrates Fast Ethernet MAC and VT6103 LAN PHY in compliance with IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T and ANSI X3.263 TP-PMD standards · In compliance with ACPI 1.0 and the Network Device Class Power Management 1.0 · High Performance achieved by 100Mbps clock generator and data recovery circuit for 100Mbps receiver This mainboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: · Power management · Wake-up alarms · CPU parameters and memory timing · CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds. 3 Choosing a Computer Case There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard complies with the specifications for the Micro-ATX system case. Some features on the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all the features required. The mainboard can support one or two floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has sufficient power and space for all the drives that you intend to install. Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the mainboard. This mainboard has a Micro-ATX form factor of 244 mm x 244 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor. 4 Mainboard Components 5 Table of Mainboard Components Label ATXPW1 AUDIO2 BAT1 CD1 CD2 CNR1 CPU SOCKET CPU_FAN CPUPW1 DDR1~ DDR2 FLOPPY IDE 1 IDE 2 IEEE1394 IR1 J1 JP5 PANEL1 PCI1 ~ PCI3 SPDIFO SPK1 SYSFAN1 USB3 VGAFAN1 WOL1 Component Standard power connector Front audio connector Three volt realtime clock battery Primary CD-in connector Secondary CD-in connector Communications Networking Riser slot Micro PGA 478-pin socket for Pentium 4 CPUs Cooling fan for CPU Auxiliary power connector for Pentium 4 CPUs Two 184-pin DDR SDRAM Floppy disk drive connector Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel IEEE 1394 header Infrared cable header Onboard LAN LED connector Clear CMOS jumper Connector for case front panel switches and LED indicators Three 32-bit add-on card slots SPDIF out header Internal speaker connector System fan connector Front Panel USB headers VGA cooling fan Wake On LAN header This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the mainboard. 6 Chapter 2 Installing the Mainboard Safety Precautions Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard: · · · · Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity. Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the mainboard. Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in. Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards. Quick Guide This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system with the mainboards. The following table provides a reference for installing specific components: Locating Mainboard Components Installing the Mainboard in a Case Setting Jumpers Installing Case Components Installing the CPU Installing Memory Installing a HDD and CD-ROM Drive Installing a FDD Installing Add-on Cards Connecting Options Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices Go to page 5 Go to page 8 Go to page 8 Go to page 11 Go to page 14 Go to page 17 Go to page 18 Go to page 20 Go to page 21 Go to page 23 Go to page 25 7 Installing the Mainboard in a Case Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the mainboard in a case: This illustration shows an example of a mainboard being installed in a tower-type case: Note: Do not overtighten the screws as this can stress the mainboard. 2. Secure the mainboard with screws where appropriate. Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond to the holes in the mainboard. Place the mainboard over the mounting brackets and secure the mainboard onto the mounting brackets with screws. 1. Place the mainboard over the mounting brackets. Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots on your mainboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the mainboard. Setting Jumpers Use the mainboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. The illustrations below show a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT. If you remove the jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on just one pin, the jumper is OPEN. This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT. Short Open 12 3 8 Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper JBAT1 Type 3-pin Description Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal 2-3: Clear Setting (default) JBAT1 1 JP1A1 3-pin CPU Clock 100M: Short Pins 1-2 133M: Short Pins 1-2 JP1A1 1 JP1B1 3-pin CPU Clock 100M: Short Pins 2-3 133M: Short Pins 1-2 JP1B1 1 9 JP1 2-pin DRAM Voltage (VCC) 2.5V (DDR): Open Pins 1-2 3V (SDR): Short Pins 1-2 JP1 J2A/B/C/D J3A/B/C/D 20-pin DDR/SDR DRAM Type Selector DDR1, DDR2: Short all J2A/B/C/D and J3A/B/C/D pins DIMM1, DIMM2: Open all J2A/B/C/D and J3A/B/C/D pins J2A/B/C/D J3A/B/C/D JP2 3-pin Keyboard Power On 5V: Short Pins 1-2 5VSB: Short Pins 2-3 JP2 1 J13 3-pin Flash ROM Voltage (VCC) 5V: Short Pins 1-2 3V: Short Pins 2-3 J13 1 JP4 3-pin Flash ROM Size 2M: Short Pins 1-2 4M: Short Pins 2-3 JP4 1 JBAT1 This jumper is to clear the contents of CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect that prevents your mainboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from the mainboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds. This jumper enables you to reset BIOS. JP1A1/ JP1B1 This jumper enables you to select the CPU frequency. Both jumpers should be set concurrently. JP1: DRAM Voltage (VCC) This jumper enables to select voltage of DRAM. J2A/B/C/D, J3A/B/C/D: DDR/SDR DRAM Type Selector This jumper enables to select the type of DDR or SDR DRAM. 10 JP2: Keyboard Power On This jumper enables any keyboard activity to power up a system previously in a standby or sleep state. J13: Flash ROM Voltage (VCC) This jumper enables to select voltage of flash ROM. JP4: Flash ROM Size This jumper enables to select size of flash ROM. Connecting Case Components After you have installed the mainboard into a case, you can begin connecting the mainboard components. Refer to the following: 1. Connect the case power supply connector to CN5. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the case cooling fan connector to SYSTEM_FAN. Connect the case speaker cable to SPEAKER1. Connect the case switches and indicator to PANEL1/ PANEL2. 2. 3. 4. 5. CN5: ATX 20-pin Power Connector Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground PWRGD +5VSB +12V Pin 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Signal Name +3.3V -12V Ground PS ON# Ground Ground Ground +5V +5V +5V 11 CPU_FAN1/SYSTEM_FAN: FAN Power Connectors Pin 1 2 3 Signal Name GND +12V Sense Function System Ground Power +12V Sensor SPEAKER1: Internal speaker Pin 1 2 3 4 Signal Name SPKR NC GND +5V J12: Sleep Switch This header is connected to the sleep button for suspending the computer's activity if pushing the button. Or, the computer is automatically suspended after passing a period of time. Pin 1 2 Signal Name -EXTSMI GND The Panel Connectors PANEL1 If there is a headphone jack or a microphone jack on the front panel, connect the cables to the PANEL1 on the mainboard. 10 9 Pin 1 3 5 7 9 Signal Name MIC IN VCCMIC LINE OUT (R) NC LINE OUT (L) Pin 2 4 6 8 10 Signal Name GND +5V AUDIO LINE OUT (R) EMPTY LINE OUT (L) 2 1 12 PANEL2 This panel connector provides a set of switch and LED connectors found on ATX case. Refer to the table below for information.