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Mainboard User's Manual
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Notice:
1. Owing to Microsoft's certifying schedule is various to every supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP. Please rest assured that our RD department has already tested and verified these drivers. Click the "Continue Anyway" button and go ahead the installation.
2. USB 2.0 Driver Limitations: 2-1 The USB 2.0 driver only supports Windows XP and Windows 2000. 2-2 If you connect a USB 2.0 hub to the root hub, plugging USB devices into this hub, the system might not successfully execute certain USB devices' connection because it could not recognize these devices.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ...................................................................1 Key Features............................................................................2 Package Contents ....................................................................6 Static Electricity Precautions...................................................6 Pre-Installation Inspection.......................................................6 Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation...................................................7 Mainboard Components ..........................................................8 I/O Ports ..................................................................................9 Installing the Processor..........................................................10 Installing Memory Modules ..................................................11 Jumper Settings .....................................................................13 The Panel Connectors............................................................15 Other Devices Installation .....................................................17 Expansion Slots Installation ..................................................18 Connecting Optional Devices ...............................................19 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility.......................................................23 Introduction ...........................................................................23 Running the Setup Utility........... .................................24 Standard CMOS Setup Page..................................................25 Advanced Setup Page ............................................................26 Power Management Setup Page ............................................29 PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page...............................................31 Load Optimal Settings...........................................................32 Load Best Performance Settings ...........................................32 Features Setup Page...............................................................33 CPU PnP Setup Page .............................................................35 Hardware Monitor Page ........................................................36 Change Password ..................................................................37 Exit ........................................................................................37 Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................38 About the Software CD-ROM ..............................................38 Utility Software Reference ....................................................39
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Chapter 1 Introduction
This mainboard has a Socket-478 processor socket for Intel Pentium 4 type of processors supporting front side bus (FSB) speeds up to 533 MHz.
This mainboard has the VIA P4X333 Northbridge and VT8235/8233ACE Southbridge chipsets that support AC 97 audio codec, and provide Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 function. If the VT8235 SB is installed, the mainboard supports built-in USB 2.0 providing higher bandwidth, implements Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 and is compliant with UHCI 1.1 and EHCI 0.95; if the 8233ACE SB, it doesn't support USB2.0 and without LAN. This mainboard has four 32-bit PCI slots, one 4xAGP slot, one CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot, and an onboard 10BaseT/100BaseTX Network interface (optional). There is a full set of I/O ports including two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard, two serial ports, one parallel port, one MIDI/game port and maximum six USB ports --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 an ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printed circuit board and measures 305 x 244mm.
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Key Features
This mainboard has these key features: Socket-478 Processor
The PGA Socket 478 Supports Intel Pentium 4 series CPUs Supports up to 533 MHz Front-Side Bus
Chipset There are P4X333 Northbridge and VT8235 / 8233ACE Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. Here is a list of the chipset arrangement and their respective features:
Northbridge P4X333 Southbridge VT8235 Function CPU FSB: 533MHz Ultra DMA ATA133 DDR333 CPU FSB: 533MHz Ultra DMA ATA133 DDR333, without LAN, without USB 2.0
P4X333
VT8233ACE
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. 2
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Memory Support The mainboard accommodates 2 DDR + 2 SDR 168 pin, 3.3V DIMM sockets with a total capacity of 1 GB system memory. Supports DDR up to 333MHz memory bus VGA This mainboard includes a 4xAGP slot that provides four times the bandwidth of the original AGP specification. AGP technology provides a direct connection between the graphics sub-system and memory so that the graphics do not have to compete for processor time with other devices on the PCI bus. AC'97 Audio Codec: VT1612A Compliant with AC'97 2.1 specification 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 Expansion Options The mainboard comes with the following expansion options: Four 32-bit PCI slots capable of Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 33/66/100/133 MB/sec One 4xAGP slot One CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot Onboard I/O Ports The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard Two serial ports One parallel port One MIDI/game port
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Six USB ports (two back-panel ports, onboard USB headers providing maximum four extra ports: headers USB1 & USB2) Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out Fast Ethernet LAN (for VT8235 SB only) Built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet LAN VT8235 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 USB 2.0 (for VT 8235 SB only) 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 BIOS Firmware 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 4
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CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds. Bundled Software PC-Cillin 2000 provides automatic virus protection under Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP MediaRing Talk provides PC to PC or PC to Phone internet phone communication 3Deep delivers the precise imagery and displays accurate color in your monitor Recovery Genius 21st V5.0 provides the function to recover, reserve and transfer hard disk data. CD Ghost is the software stimulating a real CD-ROM to perform equivalent function. Language Genius 21st is the software to provides learning tools of language and singing. PC DJ is a dual-MP3 player that enables users to actually mix music right on their own personal computers. Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0 is the software to help users read .PDF files. Dimensions ATX form factor of 305 x 244mm
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Package Contents
Your mainboard package contains the following items: The mainboard The User's Manual One diskette drive ribbon cable One IDE drive ribbon cable Software support CD Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this mainboard. Extended USB module CNR v.90 56K Fax/Modem card
Static Electricity Precautions
Static electricity could damage components on this mainboard. Take the following precautions while unpacking this mainboard and installing it in a system. 1. Don't take this mainboard and components out of their original static-proof package until you are ready to install them. 2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If you don't have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare metal of the system chassis. 3. Carefully hold this mainboard by its edges. Do not touch those components unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this mainboard on the top of static-protection package with component side facing up while installing.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect this mainboard whether there are any damages to components and connectors on the board. 2. If you suspect this mainboard has been damaged, do not connect power to the system. Contact your mainboard vendor about those damages.
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Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation
To install this mainboard in a system, please follow these instructions in this chapter: Identify the mainboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly Install this mainboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to connecting headers on the mainboard Install other devices and make the appropriate connections to the mainboard connecting headers
Note: 1. Before installing this mainboard, make sure jumper JBAT1 is under Normal setting. See this chapter for information about locating JBAT1 and th ...
