Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the MD-8088 v1.X M-ATX mainboard. The MD-8088 is based on Intel® 865PE & Intel® ICH5 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4 processor in the 478-pin package, MD-8088 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Medion® shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material. 1-1 MD-8088 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU Supports Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium 4 (Socket 478) Northwood processor Supports up to 3.2 GHz P4 processor Chipsets Intel® Springdale-865PE chipset - Supports AGP 8x/4x at 0.8V (AGP 3.0) or 4x at 1.5V (not supports 3.3V) - Supports 133/166/200MHz memory FSB - Supports 400/533/800MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus. Intel® ICH5 chipset (421 mBGA) - AC'97 2.3 interface - 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports - 2 channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller - SMBus 2.0 support Main Memory Supports eight memory banks using four 184-pin unbuffered DIMM Supports dual-channel function Max memory size is 4GB without ECC Supports DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 memory module Slots Three 32-bit Master PCI Bus slot One mini PCI slot One AGP(Accelerated Graphic Port) slot On-Board IDE An IDE controller on the ICH5 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA66/100/133 operation modes. Can connect up to four IDE devices. On-Board Peripherals On-Board Peripherals include: - 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88 Mbytes. - 1 serial port - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode 1-2 Getting Started - 8 USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports (Rear*4 / Front*4) - 1 Front USB 1.1 port for Card Reader - 1 RJ45 connector - 1 Rear 1394 port (6 Pins) / 1 Front 1394 port (4/6 Pins) - 1 Optical SPDIF-In / 1 Optical SPDIF-Out - 1 Coaxial SPDIF-In / 1 Coaxial SPDIF-Out - 4 Line-Out / 1 Line-In Audio S/W C-Media 9780 7.1 channel with SPDIF in/out. LAN VIA® VT6105L LAN Controller IEEE 1394 (Optional) VIA® VT6306 / VT6307 PCI 1394a Integrated Host Controller BIOS The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Play" BIOS which detects the peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically. The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which records your mainboard specifications. Dimension M-ATX Form Factor: 24.38 cm (L) x 24.38 cm (W) Mounting 6 mounting holes Others Support STR/STD PC 2001 compliant 1-3 MD-8088 M-ATX Mainboard Mainboard Layout CFAN 1 JPW1 Winbond 83627TH F JSMART1 FDD1 Top: S PDIF-In Bottom : SP DIF-Out ATX Power Supply IDE 1 Intel 865PE JSCA1 JFW1 T: CS-Out M:FS-Out B:Line-Out VIA VT6306 AGP Slot DIMM1 D IMM 2 D IMM 3 D IMM 4 IDE 2 F_P1 PCI Slot 1 VIA VT6105L PCI Slot 2 BIOS JU SB2 MINIPCI1 ICH 5 Codec JL_IN1 JVID1 PCI Slot 3 BATT + JAUD 1 JBAT1 MD-8088 v1.X M-ATX Mainboard 1-4 JUSB1 Hardware Setup Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Hardware Setup This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, etc. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures. 2-1 MD-8088 M-ATX Mainboard Quick Components Guide JPW1, p.2-9 CPU, p.2-3 JFW1, p.2-18 CFAN1, p.2-14 DDR DIMMs, p.2-7 JSMART1, p.2-17 Back Panel I/O, p.2-10 ATX1, p.2-9 FDD1, p.2-14 IDE2, p.2-15 JSCA1, p.2-18 IDE1, p.2-15 AGP slot, p.2-19 PCI slots, p.2-19 BIOS F_P1, p.2-17 JUSB2, p.2-17 BATT + JUSB1, p.2-17 JVID1, p.2-18 JAUD1, p.2-16 JL_IN1, p.2-18 JBAT1, p.2-19 Mini PCI Slot, p.2-19 2-2 Hardware Setup Central Processing Unit: CPU The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood processor in the 478 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the computer. 2-3 MD-8088 M-ATX Mainboard CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 1. Please turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing the CPU. 2. Pull the lever sideways away Sliding Plate Open Lever 90 degree from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90degree angle. 3. Look for the cut edge. The cut edge should point towards the lever pivot. The CPU can only fit in the correct orientation. 4. If the CPU is correctly installed, the pins should be completely embedded into the socket and can not be seen. Please note that any violation of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent damages to your mainboard. 5. Press the CPU down firmly into Dot / Cut edge Correct CPU placement Dot / Cut edge O Dot / Cut edge X Incorrect CPU placement the socket and close the lever. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your fingers pressing tightly on top of the CPU to make sure the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the socket. Press down the CPU Close Lever 2-4 Hardware Setup Installing the CPU Fan As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install the Heatsink/Fan: 1. Locate the CPU and its retention mechanism on the motherboard. 2. Position the heatsink onto the retention mechanism. 3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink. Press down the fan. 4. Press the two levers down to fasten the fan. Each lever can be pressed down in only ONE direction. 2-5 MD-8088 M-ATX Mainboard 5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector on the board. NOTES 2-6 Hardware Setup Memory The mainboard provides 4 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 4GB. You can install DDR400/DDR333 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~4). DDR DIMM Slots (DIMM 1~4) Introduction to DDR SDRAM DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as opposed to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than 168-pin DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM. Please note that the DDR SDRAM does not support ECC (error correcting code) and registered DIMM. DDR Population Rules Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports up to a maximum size of 1GB. Users can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet their own needs. Please note that each DIMM can work respectively for single-channel DDR, but there are some rules while using dual-channel DDR (Please refer to the suggested DDR population table on p. 2-8). Users may install memory modules of different type and density on 2-7 MD-8088 M-ATX Mainboard different-channel DDR DIMMs. However, the same type and density memory modules are necessary while using dual-channel DDR, or instability may happen. Please refer to the following table for detailed dual-channel DDR. Other combination not listed below will function as single-channel DDR. DIMM1 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB DIMM2 (Ch A) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB DIMM3 (Ch B) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB DIMM4 (Ch B) 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB System Density 256MB~2GB 256MB~2GB 512MB~4GB MSI Reminds You... Dual-channel DDR works ONLY in the 3 combinations listed in the table above. Installing DDR Modules 1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only fit in the right orientation. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket. 3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close. Volt Notch MSI Reminds You... You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly inserted in the socket. 2-8 Hardware Setup Power Supply The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused. ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector. ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU. ATX1 Pin Definition 11 1 PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SIGNAL 3.3V 3.3V GND 5V GND 5V GND PW_OK 5V_SB 12V PIN 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 SIGNAL 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON GND GND GND -5V 5V 5V 20 10 ATX1 4 2 JPW1 Pin Definition JPW1 3 1 PIN 1 2 3 4 SIGNAL GND GND 12V 12V MSI Reminds You... Power supply of 300 (and up) watt is highly recommended for system stability. 2-9 MD-8088 M-ATX Mainboard Back Panel The back panel provides the following connectors: Coaxial SPDIF-In Parallel Port LAN IEEE1394 Port MIC-In Line-In BS-Out COM Port Optical SPDIF-Out Optical SPDIF-In Coaxial SPDIF-Out USB Ports C/S Out Surr-Out Front-Out USB Connectors The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into the connector. USB Port Description PIN 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SIGNAL VCC -Data 0 +Data0 GND VCC -Data 1 +Data 1 GND DESCRIPTION +5V Negative Data Channel 0 Positive Data Channel 0 Ground +5V Negative Data Channel 1 Positive Data Channel 1 Ground 5 6 7 8 USB Ports 2-10 Hardware Setup Serial Port Connector: COM Port The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connectors as serial port COM port. This port is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to this connector. Pin Definition 12345 PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SIGNAL DCD SIN SOUT DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI DESCRIPTION Data Carry Detect Serial In or Receive Data Serial Out or Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready) Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicate 6789 9-Pin Male DIN Connector RJ-45 LAN Jack The mainboard provides a RJ-45 connector that allows your computer to be connected to a network environment. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Signal TDP TDN RDP NC NC RDN NC NC Description Transmit differential pair Transmit differential pair Receive differential pair Not used Not used Receive differential pair Not used Not used LAN Jack (RJ-45) IEEE1394 Port The mainboard provides a rear IEEE 1394 port. The standard IEEE1394 port connects to IEEE1394 devices without external power. The IEEE1394 high-speed serial bus complements USB by providing enhanced PC connectivity for a wide range of devices, including consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage peripherals, other PCs, and portable devices. IEEE1394 Port (Standard) 2-11 MD-8088 M-ATX Mainboard Audio Port Connectors This mainboard supports 7.1-channel audio operation. To have correct audio operation, please connect the speakers to the proper connectors as illustrated below. The Optical/Coaxial SPDIF connectors provided on the back pannel also can be used to connect your digital audio equipment. Optical SPDIF-Out Optical SPDIF-In Coaxial SPDIF-In Coaxial SPDIF-Out MIC-In Center/Subwoofer -Out Surround -Out Front-Out Line-In Back Surround -Out 2-12 Hardware Setup Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode. 13 1 25 14 Pin Definition PIN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 SIGNAL STROBE DATA0 DATA1 DATA2 DATA3 DATA4 DATA5 DATA6 DATA7 ACK# BUSY PE SELECT AUTO FEED# ERR# INIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND DESCRIPTION Strobe Data0 Data1 Data2 Data3 Data4 Data5 Data6 Data7 Acknowledge Busy Paper End Select Automatic Feed Error Initialize Printer Select In Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground 2-13 MD-8088 M-ATX Mainboard Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk type ...