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Motherboard User’s Guide

LABEL     

            COMPONENTS

SIR1

              Infrared Port header

PCI  1-3               32-bit PCI slots
AUDIO2               Front Panel Audio header
CPUFAN              CPU Fan connector
CNR1

             Communications Networking Riser slot

AGP1

              AGPro slot    *See page 21 for details

I/O Ports

The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports
on the motherboard.

(Optional)

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 Keyboard

Parallel Port (LPT1)

Serial Port COM1

VGA Port
LAN Port (optional)

USB Ports
Audio Ports

Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2
pointing device.
Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2
keyboard.
Use the Parallel port to connect printers or
other parallel communications devices.
Use the COM port to connect serial devices
such as mice or fax/modems. COM1 is
identified by the system as COM1.
Use the VGA port to connect VGA devices.
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to
connect your computer to the Network.
Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.
Use the three audio ports to connect audio
devices. The first jack is for stereo Line-In
signal. The second jack is for stereo Line-Out
signal. The third jack is for Microphone.

Summary of Contents for M909G Series

Page 1: ...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...

Page 2: ...Motherboard 13 Connecting Optional Devices 14 Install Other Devices 17 Expansion Slots 20 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Running the Setup Utility 30 Standard CMOS Setup Page 31 Advanced Setup Page 3...

Page 3: ...ossible If you don t have a wrist strap discharge static electricity by touching the bare metal of the system chassis 3 Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges Do not touch those components unles...

Page 4: ...rosoft 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 P...

Page 5: ...pectives Support de M moire Le carte m re poss de les caract ristiques suivantes AC 97 Codec Logements d Extension Conforme aux sp cifications AC 97 2 3 Codec Full duplex avec vitesse d chantillonnage...

Page 6: ...et simple puce de bus local PCI Compatible PCI Revision 2 2 Supporte la gestion d alimentation ACPI PCI Conforme au standard PC99 PC2001 Supporte un temporisateur g n ral 32 bits avec l horloge PCI ex...

Page 7: ...ung Das Motherboard verf gt ber die folgenden Erweiterungsoptionen Funktion Unterst tzung f r CPU FSB 533 400MHz Hyper Threading Technologie DDR333 266 USB2 0 Ultra ATA 100 66 33 Unterst tzung f r CPU...

Page 8: ...rnet MAC PCI Local Bus Single Chip Fast Ethernet Controller Kompatibel mit PCI Revision 2 2 Unterst tzung f r ACPI PCI Power Management Kompatibilit t mit den standard PC99 PC2001 Unterst tzung f r ei...

Page 9: ...C 97 2 3 Codec full duplex con frequenza di campionamento indipendente e variabile Memoria tampone integrata per auricolare SNR fino a 90db 6 CanDAC supporto di 6 uscite per le casse Supporto per gest...

Page 10: ...AC integrato Controller Fast Ethernet PCI con chip singolo Conforme a PCI Revisione 2 2 Supporta risparmio energetico ACPI PCI Conforme allo standard PC99 PC2001 Supporta un timer per uso universale a...

Page 11: ...oporta CPU FSB 533 400MHz Tecnolog a Hyper Threading DDR333 266 USB2 0 Ultra ATA 100 66 33 Soporta CPU FSB 533 400MHz DDR266 USB2 0 Ultra ATA 100 66 33 No soporta Tecnolog a Hyper Threading Sobre cron...

Page 12: ...Fast Ethernet de chip singular de bus local PCI Conforme con PCI Revisi n 2 2 Soporta administraci n de suministro ACPI PCI Conforme con la norma PC99 PC2001 Soporta un cron metro de todo prop sito 32...

Page 13: ...0MHz Teconologia Hyper Threading DDR333 266 USB2 0 Ultra ATA 100 66 33 Suporta CPU FSB 533 400MHz DDR266 USB2 0 Ultra ATA 100 66 33 N o suporta Teconologia Hyper Threading Overclocking Northbridge 845...

Page 14: ...ador PCI bus local de chip nico Fast Ethernet PCI Revision 2 2 complacente Suporta gerenciamento de for a ACPI PCI Padr o PC99 PC2001 complacente Suporta um cron metro de 32 bit com prop sito geral re...

Page 15: ...5 Hub ICH4 Intel 82801DB I O Hub AC 97 AC 97 2 3 SNR 90db 6 DAC 6 1 AGPro 2 3 32 PCI CNR IDE Ultra DMA 100 66 33 MB sec 2 DDR SDRAM 184 pin DIMM DDR 333MHz 845GV DDR266MHz 845GL 2GB CPU FSB 533 400MHz...

Page 16: ...vi Motherboard User s Guide I O I O 2 PS 2 1 1 VGA 1 6 USB 4 USB 2 USB2 0 LAN 10 Mb s 100 Mb s MAC PCI PCI 2 2 ACPI PCI PC99 PC2001 32 PCI IEEE 802 3x USB 2 0 3 UHCI 6 1 EHCI USB 2 0 6 1 USB 2 0 S1 S5...

Page 17: ...SB 2 0 providing higher bandwidth It implements Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2 0 and includes three UHCI host controllers that support six external ports This motherboard supports AC 97...

Page 18: ...architecture with proven reliability and performance Here is a list of the chipset arrangement and their respective features Memory Support Two 184 pin DIMM sockets for DDR SDRAM memory modules Note...

Page 19: ...re details Three 32 bit PCI slots One CNR Communications and Networking Riser slot Support IDE Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 100 66 33 MB sec Onboard I O Ports The motherboard has a f...

Page 20: ...igh speed debug port Supports wake up from sleeping states S1 S5 Supports legacy keyboard mouse software BIOS Firmware This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system featur...

Page 21: ...optional One IDE drive ribbon cable Software support CD Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this motherboard Extended USB module CNR v 90 56K Fax Modem card No...

Page 22: ...se Connect any extension brackets or cables to headers connectors on the motherboard Install peripheral devices and make the appropriate connec tions to headers connectors on the motherboard Note 1 Be...

Page 23: ...DR1 2 Two 184 pin DDR SDRAM sockets IDE1 2 Primary Secondary IDE connectors ATX1 Standard 4 Pin ATX Power connector PW1 Standard 20 Pin ATX Power connector USB3 Front Panel USB header FLOPPY Floppy Di...

Page 24: ...Ports Use the upper PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 pointing device Use the lower PS 2 port to connect a PS 2 keyboard Use the Parallel port to connect printers or other parallel communications devices U...

Page 25: ...install the CPU Socket 478 1 CPUFAN pin1 1 Unhook the locking lever of the CPU socket Pull the locking lever away from the socket and raising it to the upright position 2 Match the pin1 corner marked...

Page 26: ...ble Data Rate SDRAM DDR SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module DIMM sockets and supports up to 2 0 GB of 333 845GV 266 200 MHz DDR SDRAM DDR SDRAM is a type of SDRAM that supports data transfers on both edge...

Page 27: ...DIMM socket 2 Align the memory module with the socket There is a notch on the DIMM socket that you can install the DIMM module in the correct direction Match the cutout on the DIMM module with the no...

Page 28: ...ontents of the CMOS memory You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your motherboard from operating To clear the CMOS memory disconnect all...

Page 29: ...or on the motherboard Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1 header Install the Motherboard Install the motherboard in a system chassis case The board is a Micro ATX size motherboa...

Page 30: ...Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPKR1 header on the motherboard Please refer to the following list of the PANEL1 pin assignments Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 HD_LED_P 2 FP PWR SLP 3 HD_LED_N 4...

Page 31: ...header 3 Remove a slot cover from one of the expansion slots on the system chassis Install an extension bracket in the opening Secure the extension bracket to the chassis with a screw AUDIO2 Front Pa...

Page 32: ...ion between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers laptops Personal Digital Assistants PDAs and other computers 1 Locate the infrared port SIR1 header on the motherboard 2 If yo...

Page 33: ...Disk Drive The motherboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that can support one or two drives Drives can be 3 5 or 5 25 wide with capacities of 360K 720K 1 2MB 1 44MB or 2 88MB Install your drive...

Page 34: ...on of the IDE device will tell you how to configure the device as a Master or Slave device The Master device connects to the end of the cable Install the device s and connect power from the system pow...

Page 35: ...e drive audio cable to the onboard sound system Pin Signal 1 CD IN L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD IN R When you first start up your system the BIOS should automati cally detect your CD ROM DVD drive If it doesn t...

Page 36: ...or into the slot and press it firmly down into it so that it is fully inserted 4 Secure the expansion card bracket to the system chassis with a screw AGPro Slot AGP1 The AGPro slot is used to install...

Page 37: ...S Gigabyte GA 66032D GeForce 2 GTS ELSA GLADIAC GTS DDR PRO 64M GeForce 2 MX ASUS AGP V7100 GeForce 2 MX ELSA Gladiac MX GeForce 2 MX Triplex Mohock GeForce 2 Ultra WINFAST GeForce 2 Ultra GeForce 2 M...

Page 38: ...A as the primary graphics adapter automatically In this situation if you want to install the add on AGP card you need to remove the onboard VGA driver first and then install the add on AGP card and it...

Page 39: ...at supports the Dual Monitor Function Users must follow the Dual Monitor Installation below or visit our website at Http www pcchips com support FAQ for detailed information Dual Monitor Installation...

Page 40: ...arch will not be finished till it can t search the related driver Step 3 Install the Add on AGP Card Driver Install the add on AGP card driver Restart the computer Step 4 Install the Onboard VGA Drive...

Page 41: ...pter 2 Motherboard Installation Step 5 Right click the desktop Select Properties See the picture below Step 6 Select Display Properties Click Settings Then the parameters of the two monitors can be ad...

Page 42: ...tart the computer Note Windows might report Found New Hardware Wizard once the system is turned on When you see the dialogue box of the Found New Hardware Wizard please click on Cancel and DO NOT inst...

Page 43: ...he computer Note If the add on AGP card driver and onboard VGA drivers are installed the dual monitor display will be enabled As soon as it is enabled follow the instructions to view the status of the...

Page 44: ...28 Motherboard User s Guide MEMO...

Page 45: ...Setup Utility configuration is incorrect it may cause the system to malfunction It can even stop your computer booting properly If it happens you can use the clear CMOS jumper to clear the CMOS memory...

Page 46: ...h alternative values of that item The other options on the main menu page lead to dialog boxes requiring your answer Yes or No by hitting the Y or N keys If you have already changed the setup utility...

Page 47: ...lly If you have a CD ROM drive select the setting CDROM If you have an ATAPI device with removable media e g a ZIP drive or an LS 120 select Floptical AMIBIOS SETUP STANDARD CMOS SETUP C 2000 American...

Page 48: ...ing system from the first two locations AMIBIOS SETUP ADVANCED SETUP C 2000 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved Quick Boot Enabled 1st Boot Device IDE 0 2nd Boot Device Floppy 3rd Boot Device...

Page 49: ...drive Password Check If you have entered a password for the system use this item to determine if the password is required to enter the Setup Utility Setup or required both at start up and to enter the...

Page 50: ...the CAS and RAS strobe signals used when SDRAM is written to read from or refreshed Disabled gives faster performance and Enabled gives more stable performance The precharge time is the number of cycl...

Page 51: ...his sets the timeout for Suspend mode in minutes If the time selected passes without any system activity the computer will enter power saving Suspend mode ACPI Aware O S Yes Power Management Enabled S...

Page 52: ...on and off by pressing password on the keyboard You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature Specific Key for PowerOn When the Power On function is set to Password use this item to s...

Page 53: ...to No to free up an IRQ PCI IDE BusMaster This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode We recommend you to leave this item at the default value PCI Plug and Play Setup Page This page sets up...

Page 54: ...kinds of hardware and memory chips Note It is highly recommended that users enter this option to load optimal values for accessing the best performance Load Best Performance Settings If you select th...

Page 55: ...ion of the IR port OnBoard Parallel Port This item enables or disables the onboard LPT1 parallel port and to assign a port address The Auto setting will detect and available address AMIBIOS SETUP FEAT...

Page 56: ...a DMA channel to the parallel port OnBoard IDE This item enables or disables the onboard IDE channel Audio Device This item enables or disables the AC 97 audio chip Modem Device This item enables or d...

Page 57: ...ems on this page CPU Type Core Voltage Ratio Speed These items show the type core voltage ratio and speed of CPU installed in your system CPU Type INTEL P4 CPU Core Voltage CPU Ratio Selection 20 0x C...

Page 58: ...ome parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard AMIBIOS SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR C 2000 American Megatrends Inc All Rights Reserved System Hardware Vcore Vcc3 3V Vcc 12V SB5V VBA...

Page 59: ...ing you to retype the password for confirmation Press Enter after you have retyped it correctly Then the password is required for the access to the Setup Utility or for it at start up depending on the...

Page 60: ...file located in the same directory as the software To run the support CD simply insert the CD into your CD ROM drive An Auto Setup screen automatically pops out and then you can go on the auto install...

Page 61: ...Setup button runs the software auto installing program as explained in next section The Browse CD button is a standard Windows command that you can check the contents of the disc with the Windows 98 f...

Page 62: ...ton 2 Select the items that you want to setup by clicking on it the default options are recommended Click the Next button to proceed 3 The support software will automatically install Once any of the i...

Page 63: ...tom of the screen 2 Find out your mainboard model name and click on it to obtain its correct driver directory 3 Install each software in accordance with the corresponding driver path Bundled Software...

Page 64: ...ult Disabled option which you must set Enabled if you want to test HT CPU function If there is no HT CPU this option is hidden and default Disabled You must re install WINXP to activate the HT CPU fun...

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