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Hardware  Setup

Connector

MiNi-IDE

 

Connector:

 

MiNi IDE

This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MiNi-IDE

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Serial ATA Connector: SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4

This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can con-
nect to one Serial ATA device.

SATA4

SATA1

SATA2

SATA3

Important

If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives
separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device s
documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper setting instructions.

Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise,
data loss may occur during transmission.

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Summary of Contents for MCP79 ION

Page 1: ...ter 2 Hardware Setup 2 1 2 2 Memory 2 2 Power Supply 2 3 Back Panel I O Connector Jumper Slot Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 3 1 BIOS Setup 3 2 Software Information 3 5 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial ver...

Page 2: ...tem efficiency the Nvidia MCP79 Ion Series accommodate the latest Intel AtomTM processor N270 230 330 and support two DDR2 533 667 800 DDR2 DIMM slot to provide the maximum of 4GB memory capacity Thre...

Page 3: ...LAN Supports 100 1000M by RTL8103EL or 8111DL Controller Audio ALC662 5 1 channel compliant with Azalia 1 0 specs IDE 1 Mini IDE port Supports Ultra DMA 66 100 mode Supports PIO Bus Master operation m...

Page 4: ...nector 4 serial port connectors 1 ESATA port connector 1 CD_IN pinheader 1 HDMI_SPDIF pinheader 1 Com2 mode jumper 1 ESATA connector 1 LCD power connector 1 VGA pinheader 1 COM1_PW pinheader 5 COM por...

Page 5: ...ntal Storage Environment Temperature 20oC 80oC Humidity 5 90 non condensing Operation Environment Temperature 0oC 60oC Humidity 5 90 non condensing PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pd...

Page 6: ...Key Board RCA 2 USB Ports 2 USB Ports 2 USB Ports Fiber HDMI DVI ESATA LAN VGA Port PCI F PANEL MINI I DE 4XSATA ESATA LVDS ATXPower SYS FAN 2XDDR2 LPT F USB 4 COM Ports CPU FAN IRDA Nvidia MCP79 ION...

Page 7: ...PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com MCP79 7A ION Series Mini ITX Mainboard Back Mainboard MCP79 7A MINI PCIE 1 6...

Page 8: ...e careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures For some components if you install in the wrong orientation the components will not work properly Use a grounded wrist strap...

Page 9: ...19 5V 20 5V PIN SIGNAL 1 3 3V 2 3 3V 3 GND 4 5V 5 GND 6 5V 7 GND 8 PWROK 9 5VSB 10 12V Pin Definition ATX 10 1 20 11 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www pdffactory com Memory The DIMM s...

Page 10: ...lugged in as required Providing an external hot swap pable drive solution similar to USB SATA offers much higher speeds than the USB bus SPDIF Port Fiber RCA Sony Philips Digital InterFace A serial in...

Page 11: ...cable to it SpeedIndicator ActivityIndicator Left LED Right LED Active LED 100M 1000MSpeedLED LED Color Yellow Green Orange 10M Cable Plug in No Transmission Slow Blinking OFF Transition SwiftlyBlinki...

Page 12: ...tor is a high speed Serial ATA interface port Each connector can con nect to one Serial ATA device SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 Important If you install two IDE devices on the same cable you must configure...

Page 13: ...to take advantage of the CPU fan control CPUFAN SENSOR 12V GND Front USB Pinheader This pinheader compliant with Intel I O Connectivity Design Guide is ideal for con necting high speed USB interface p...

Page 14: ...connector is provided for LCD backlight options 1 PIN SIGNAL 1 12V 2 GND 3 InverterOn 4 BacklightControl 5 5V Pin Definition VGA Connector VGA CON 1 3 DATA 5 CLK 7 GND 9 Pin Definition KB Connector K...

Page 15: ...Pin Definition Parallel Port Header LPT1 The mainboard provides a 26 pin header for connection to an optional parallel port bracket The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced...

Page 16: ...Design Guide 1 2 9 10 F PANEL HDD LED Reset Switch Power LED Power Switch Front Panel Audio Connector F AUDIO This connector allows you to connect the front panel audio and is compliant with Intel Fr...

Page 17: ...or MCP79 ION Only The LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signal connector provides a digital interface typically used with flat panels After connecting an LVDS interfaced flat panel to the JLVDS1 be sure t...

Page 18: ...6 2 5 1 6 12V 2 5 1 6 2 5 1 6 2 5 5V 3 3V Inverter Power umper INVERTER PWR INVERTER PWR J 1 6 2 5 1 6 12V 2 5 1 6 2 5 1 6 2 5 5V 3 3V COM Port Power Jumper COM1 PW COM1 PW 1 6 2 5 1 6 12V 2 5 1 6 2...

Page 19: ...ion for the expansion card to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expan sion card such as jumpers switches or BIOS configuration PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect Express...

Page 20: ...provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to configure the system for optimum use You may need to run the Setup program when An error message appears on the screen during the syst...

Page 21: ...he system by simultaneously pressing Ctrl Alt and Delete keys Getting Help After entering the Setup menu the first menu you will see is the Main Menu Main Menu The main menu lists the setup functions...

Page 22: ...u to specify your settings for fequency voltage control and overclocking Load Fail Safe Defaults Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system performance Load Opti...

Page 23: ...t settings for optimal system performance 2 Setup Date Time Select the Standard CMOS Features and press Enter to enter the Standard CMOS Features menu Adjust the Date Time fields 3 Save Exit Setup Use...

Page 24: ...y and follow the pop up screen to complete the installation The Driver Utility CD con tains the Driver menu The Driver menu shows the available drivers Install the driver by your desire and to activat...

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