Asus A8V-VM: инструкция

A8V-VM

Motherboard

E2421

Second Edition

January 2006

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Table of contents

Notices ................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ..............................................................................vii

A8V-VM specications summary ........................................................viii

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-3

1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-3

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ...................................... 1-4

1.4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 1-5

1.5 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 1-6

1.5.1 Motherboard layout ................................................ 1-6

1.5.2 Placement direction ................................................ 1-6

1.5.3 Screw holes ............................................................. 1-7

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 1-8

1.6.1 Overview ................................................................. 1-8

1.6.2 Installing the CPU .................................................... 1-8

1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan .............................. 1-10

1.7 System memory .................................................................. 1-12

1.7.1 Overview ............................................................... 1-12

1.7.2 Memory congurations ......................................... 1-12

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 1-15

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM .................................................. 1-15

1.8 Expansion slots ................................................................... 1-16

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 1-16

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .............................. 1-16

1.8.3 PCI slots ................................................................ 1-18

1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 1-18

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 1-18

1.9 Jumpers .............................................................................. 1-19

1.10 Connectors ......................................................................... 1-21

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 1-21

1.10.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 1-22

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Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 2-2

2.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk .............................. 2-2

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ............................................... 2-3

2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 2-4

2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 2-6

2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 2-8

2.2 BIOS setup program ............................................................ 2-11

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 2-12

2.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 2-12

2.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 2-12

2.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 2-13

2.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 2-13

2.2.6 Conguration elds ............................................... 2-13

2.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 2-13

2.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 2-13

2.2.9 General help .......................................................... 2-13

2.3 Main menu ........................................................................... 2-14

2.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 2-14

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ............................................... 2-14

2.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave;

First and Second SATA ......................................... 2-15

2.3.5 System Information............................................... 2-16

2.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 2-17

2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ..................................... 2-17

2.4.2 CPU Conguration ................................................. 2-18

2.4.3 Chipset ................................................................. 2-19

2.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration ............................. 2-23

2.4.5 PCI PnP .................................................................. 2-24

2.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 2-26

2.5.1 Suspend Mode ...................................................... 2-26

2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ................................ 2-26

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2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 2-26

2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 2-26

2.5.5 APM Conguration ................................................ 2-27

2.5.6 Hardware Monitor .................................................. 2-29

2.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 2-30

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 2-30

2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ................................. 2-31

2.6.3 Security ................................................................. 2-32

2.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 2-34

Chapter 3: Software support

3.1 Installing an operating system .............................................. 3-2

3.2 Support CD information ........................................................ 3-2

3.2.1 Running the support CD .......................................... 3-2

3.2.2 Drivers menu ........................................................... 3-3

3.2.3 Utilities menu .......................................................... 3-4

3.2.4 Manual ..................................................................... 3-5

3.2.5 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 3-6

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions:

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

This device must accept any interference received including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

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

manufacturer’s 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 receiver.

•

Connect the equipment to 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.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics

card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

or modications to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from

the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that

the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables

are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing

system before you add a device.

•

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,

ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.

These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your

area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you

are using, contact your local power company.

•

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully

read all the manuals that came with the package.

•

Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected

and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,

contact your dealer immediately.

•

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from

connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the

product in any area where it may become wet.

•

Place the product on a stable surface.

•

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a

qualified service technician or your retailer.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product

(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal

waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and

conguring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports. It also lists the hardware setup procedures

that you have to perform when installing system components.

It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the

motherboard.

• Chapter 2: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS

Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

provided.

• Chapter 3: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes

with the motherboard package.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product

and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These

documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the

following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and

greater-than sign means that you

must press the enclosed key

Example: <Enter> means that you

must press the Enter or Return key

<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys

simultaneously, the key names are

linked with a plus sign (+)

Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>

Command Means that you must type the

command exactly as shown, then

supply the required item or value

enclosed in brackets

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the

command line:

awdash A8VVM.ROM

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Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology through

theSerialATAinterfaces.TheSerialATA3Gb/sspecicationprovides

twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of

new features, including Native Command Queueing (NCQ), and Power

Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm. Serial ATA allows for thinner,

moreexiblecableswithlowerpincount,reducedvoltagerequirement.See

page 1-24 for details.

AMDCool‘n’Quiet!™Technology

ThemotherboardsupportstheAMDCool‘n’Quiet!™Technologythat

dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount

of power depending on the task the CPU performs.

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features

CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support

CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection

eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 2-6 for details.

ASUS MyLogo™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and

add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 2-31 for

details.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even

before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or

bootfromaoppydisk.Seepage2-3fordetails.

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1.4 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install components into

the system.

•

Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any

component.

•

Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or

a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling

components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

•

Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

•

Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded

antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

•

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX

power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from

the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the

motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a green standby power LED. This LED

lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode or in soft-

off mode, and not powered OFF. Unplug the power cable from the

power outlet and make sure that the standby power LED is OFF before

installing any system component.

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1.5 Motherboard overview

Beforeyouinstallthemotherboard,studythecongurationofyourchassis

toensurethatthemotherboardtsintoit.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the

motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage

motherboard components.

1.5.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the

chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the

rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

1.5.2 Screw holes

Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the

motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

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1.5.3 Motherboard layout

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1.6.2 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing

towards you and the load lever is on your left.

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1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.6.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 939-pin Zero Insertion Force

(ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64FX, AMD Athlon 64™, AMD

Athlon 64 X2 or AMD Sempron™ processor.

The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications

faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.

Take note of the marked corner

(with gold triangle) on the CPU. This

markshouldmatchaspeciccorner

on the socket to ensure correct

installation.

Gold triangle

2. Unlock the socket by pressing the

lever sideways, then lift it up to a

90°-100° angle.

Make sure that the socket lever

is lifted up to 90°-100° angle,

otherwisetheCPUdoesnottin

completely.

3. Position the CPU above the socket

such that the CPU corner with the

gold triangle matches the socket

corner with a small triangle.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the

socketuntilittsinplace.

TheCPUtsonlyinonecorrectorientation.DONOTforcetheCPUinto

the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

5. When the CPU is in place, push down

the socket lever to secure the CPU.

The lever clicks on the side tab to

indicate that it is locked.

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1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan

The AMD Athlon™ 64FX, Athlon™ 64X2, AMD Athlon 64™ or AMD

Sempron™ processor require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly

to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the

heatsinktsproperlyontheretentionmodulebase.

• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard

upon purchase.

• You do not have to remove the retention module base when

installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.

• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make

sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU

heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

CP U F an

CP U H eatsink

Re ten tion bracket

Re ten tion Module B ase

Re ten tion bracket loc k

Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation

instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the

instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow

the latter.

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2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.

3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention

bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes

that the retention bracket is in place.

Makesurethatthefanandheatsinkassemblyperfectlytsthe

retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the

retention bracket in place.

4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to

secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.

5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan

cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.

Do not forget to connect the

CPU fan connector! Hardware

monitoring errors can

occur if you fail to plug this

connector.

1.7 System memory

1.7.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual

Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.

Thefollowinggureillustratesthelocationofthesockets:

1.7.2 Memory configurations

You may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered ECC or

non-ECCDDRDIMMsintotheDIMMsocketsusingthememoryconguration

in this section.

• If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may detect less

than 3 GB of the total memory because of address space allocation

for other critical functions. This limitation applies to Windows XP

32-bit version operating system since it does not support Physical

Address Extension(PAE).

• When using one DDR DIMM module, insert it into slot DIMM_B1 only.

• When using two DDR DIMM modules, insert them into DIMM_A1 and

DIMM_B1 slots.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum

compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from

thesamevendor.RefertotheDDR400QualiedVendorsListonthe

next page for details.

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Dual-channel mode Sockets

Pair 1 DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1

Pair 2 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2

Table 1 Recommended memory configurations

Sockets

Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

Single-channel (1) — — Populated —

Dual-channel* (1) Populated — Populated —

(2) Populated Populated Populated Populated

* Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs.

*Fordual-channelconguration(2),youmay:

Install an identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1(blue sockets) and

the other identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets)

DDR400 Qualified Vendors List

DIMM support

Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component A B C

256MB Kingston KVR333X64C25/256 Kingsto SS D3208DH1T-6 v v v

256MB Kingston KVR333X64C25/256 Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 v v v

512MB Kingston KVR333X64C25/512 Kingston DS D3208DH1T-6 v v v

512MB Kingston KVR400X64C3A/512 Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 v v v

512MB Kingston KVR400X64C3A/512 Kingston DS D3208DH1T-5 v v v

512MB Kingston KVR400X64C3A/512 Kingston SS HY5DU12822BT-D43 v v v

256MB Kingston KVR400X64C3A/256 Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT-D43 v v v

256MB Kingston KVR400X64C3A/256 Kingston SS D3208DL3T-5A v v v

256MB Kingston KVR400X64C3A/256 PSC SS A2S56D30BTP v v v

1G Kingston KVR400X64C3A/1G Inneon DS HYB25D512800BE-5B v v v

256MB Inneon HYS64D32300GU-5-C Inneon SS HYB25D256800CE-5C v v v

512MB Inneon HYS64D64320GU-5-C Inneon SS HYB25D512800BE-5B v v v

512MB Inneon HYS64D64320GU-5-C Inneon DS HYB25D256800CE-5C v v v

256MB Inneon HYS64D32300GU-5-C Inneon SS HYB25D256800CE-6C v v v

512MB Inneon HYS64D64320GU-6-C Inneon DS HYB25D256800CE-6C v v v

256MB HY HYMD232646D8J-D43 Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT-D43 v v v

512MB HY HYMD264646D8J-D43 Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT-D43 v v v

256MB HY HYMD232646B8J-J Hynix SS HY5DU56822BT-J v v v

512MB HY HYMD264646B8J-J Hynix DS HY5DU56822BT-J v v v

256MB Corsair VS256MB400 Value select SS VS32M8-5 2B0409 v v v

256MB Corsair XMS3202v3.1 Inneon SS HYB25D256807BT-5B v v v

512MB Corsair XMS3205v1.2 Winbond DS W942508CH-5 v v v

512MB Corsair VS512MB400 Value select DS VS32M8-5 2B0402 v v v

256MB Corsair VS256MB333 Samsung SS K4H5608380-TCB3 v v v

512MB Corsair XMS2702v3.1 Mosel DS V58C2256804SAT6 v v v

512MB Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-335GB Micron DS MT46V32M8TG-6TG v v v

256MB Micron MT8VDDT3264AG-335GB Micron SS MT46V32M8TG-6TG v v v

256MB Micron MT8VDDT3264AG-40BGB Micron SS MT46V32M8TG-5BG v v v

512MB Micron MT16VDDT6464AG-40BCB Micron DS MT46V32M8TG-5BC v v v

256MB Samsung M368L3223FTN-CCC Samsung SS K4H560838F-TCCC v v v

512MB Samsung M368L6423FTN-CCC Samsung DS K4H560838F-TCCC v v v

256MB Samsung M368L3223FTN-CB3 Samsung SS K4H560838F-TCB3 v v v

512MB Samsung M368L6423FTN-CB3 Samsung DS K4H560838F-TCB3 v v v

256MB Elpida U24256ADEPG6H20 Elpida SS DD2508AKTA-5C v v v

512MB Elpida U24512ADEPG6H20 Elpida DS DD2508AMTA v v v

512MB Apacer 77.90728.U1G Apacer DS AM3A568AJT-6B v v v

256MB Apacer 77.10636.46G Samsung SS K4H560838E-TCCC v v v

256MB Apacer 77.10636.56G Mosel SS V58C2256804SAT5B v v v

512MB Apacer 77.10736.11G Inneon DS HYB25D256800BT-5B v v v

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2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1 2, USBPW34, USBPW56,

USBPW78)

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep

mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power

mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up

from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh,

power supply in reduced power mode).

The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The

USBPW56 and USBPW78 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors.

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can

provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise,

the system would not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply

capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

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3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up

feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up

the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is

the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can

supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in

the BIOS.

1.10 Connectors

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or

other devices.

3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection with a speed

of 100 Mbps to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

100 Mbps

10 Mbps

100 Mbps LED 10 Mbps LED

L ED

LE D

Status Description Status Description

Orange 100 Mbps connection OFF No link

OFF No link GREEN 10 Mbps connection

BLINKING Transmitting and receiving BLINKING Transmitting and receiving

LA N p ort

4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player, or

other audio sources.

5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker.

In4-channeland6-channelconguration,thefunctionofthisport

becomes Front Speaker Out.

6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.

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1.10.2 Internal connectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

Thisconnectorisfortheprovidedoppydiskdrive(FDD)signalcable.

Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other

endtothesignalconnectoratthebackoftheoppydiskdrive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection

when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

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Refertotheaudiocongurationtablebelowforthefunctionoftheaudio

portsin2,4,or6-channelconguration.

Audio2,4,or6-channelconguration

Port 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel

Light Blue Line In Back Surround Back Surround

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Base

7. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)

ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

8. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB)

ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

9. VGA port. This 15-pin VGA port connects to a VGA monitor.

10. Serial port. This port connects a mouse, modem, or other devices that

conformwithserialspecication.

11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole

on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion

when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33

IDE devices.

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2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)

These connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables.

There are three interfaces on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal

cables: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue interface into the

motherboad’sIDEconnector,thenselectthefollowingmodesto

congureyourharddiskdrive(s).

Cable Select Mode: to select the operating mode by cable connectors.

No. of drives Drive Type Drive Jumper Cable Connector

1 With OS Black

2 With OS Cable select Black

Without OS Gray

Jumper Select Mode: to select the operating mode by hard-disk drive jumper.

No. of drives Drive Type Drive Jumper Cable Connector

1 With OS Master

2 With OS Master Black or gray

Without OS Slave

3. Serial ATA connectors ( 7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3,

SATA4)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

hard disk drives. The current Serial ATA I interface allows up to 150

MB/s data transfer rate while Serial ATA II allows up to 300 MB/s data

transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s

(Ultra DMA/133)

®

®

Install the Windows

2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows

XP Service

Pack1 before using Serial ATA.

FordetailedinstructionsonhowtocongureRAID0,RAID1,RAID0+1,

RAID 5 and JBOD, refer to the RAID manual in the support CD.

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4. CPU and Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin

CHA_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~740 mA (8.88

W max.) or a total of 1 A~2.22 A (26.64 W max.) at +12V. Connect

the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making

sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the

connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.

Insufcientairowinsidethesystemmaydamagethemotherboard

components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the

fan connectors!

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5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB 78)

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module

cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot

opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors

complywithUSB2.0specicationthatsupportsupto480Mbps

connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will

damage the motherboard!

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The USB2.0 module is purchased separately .

6. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The plugs from

thepowersupplyaredesignedtottheseconnectorsinonlyone

orientation.Findtheproperorientationandpushdownrmlyuntilthe

connectorscompletelyt.

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•

WerecommendthatyouuseanATX12VSpecication

2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300 W

power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs.

•

If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make

sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12

V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W. The

system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is

inadequate.

•

Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug;

otherwise, the system will not boot up.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when

conguringasystemwithmorepower-consumingdevices.The

system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is

inadequate.

•

You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to

install additional devices.

7. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD)

This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio

connector at the back of the optical drive.

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8. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface

(S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF module cable to this connector,

then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system

chassis.

The S/PDIF module is purchased separately.

9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module

thatsupportseitherHighDenitionAudioorAC`97audiostandard.

Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this

connector.

• Werecommendthatyouconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanel

audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard high-

denitionaudiocapability.

• Ifyouwanttoconnectahigh-denitionfrontpanelaudiomoduleto

this connector, make sure the Audio Controller item in the BIOS is

set to [Enabled]. See page 2-22 for details.

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10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor

or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch

cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends

a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component

is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis

intrusion event.

By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted

with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to

use the chassis intrusion detection feature.