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Built-in Graphics System 

 

P4M266A integrates S3

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 ProSavage 8 graphics 

accelerator into a single chip. P4M266A brings 
mainstream graphics performance to the Value PC with 
leading-edge 2D, 3D and DVD video acceleration into a 
cost effective package. Based on its capabilities, P4M266A 
is an ideal solution for the consumer, corporate mobile 
users and entry level professionals.  

 

Maximum shared memory size is 32 MB. 

 

VGA 

 

This motherboard 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 

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6- channel and compliant with Intel

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 AC’97 (REV. 2.3) Spec, 

meeting with Microsoft

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 PC2001 requirements 

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Advanced power management and power saving capabilities. 

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Stereo Line-in function shared with Surround out. 

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High quality pseudo-differential analog CD Audio input. 

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S/PDIF Output support: Output 96 / 48 kHz with 24 / 20 / 16 

bits 

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Valuable add-on software technology: Support most industry      

standards of PC 3D sound and unique karaoke function 
support featured with microphone echo, key shifting, and 
vocal cancellation. 

Summary of Contents for M925G 9.1B

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Page 3: ...nufacturer 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 or cha...

Page 4: ...ion 14 Expansion Slots Installation 14 Connecting Optional Devices 15 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility 18 Introduction 18 Running the Setup Utility 19 Standard CMOS Setup Page 20 Advanced Setup Page 21 Po...

Page 5: ...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 unless it is absolu...

Page 6: ...lready tested and verified these drivers Just 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 20...

Page 7: ...erboard has three 32 bit PCI slots one 4xAGP slot one CNR Communications and Networking Riser slot and an onboard 10BaseT 100BaseTX Network interface optional In addition this motherboard has a full s...

Page 8: ...width up to 266 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 interfac...

Page 9: ...ification 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...

Page 10: ...are This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following Power management Wake up alarms CPU parameters and memory timing CPU and memory timing T...

Page 11: ...ling 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...

Page 12: ...E drive ribbon cable The 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 Card Reader Y...

Page 13: ...this motherboard in a system chassis case Connect any extension brackets or cables to connectors on the motherboard Install peripheral devices and make the appropriate connections to connectors on th...

Page 14: ...ard Components Identify major components on the motherboard via this diagram underneath I O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built in I O ports on the motherboard optional shared...

Page 15: ...Network USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices Note The lower USB port located beside the VGA port is shared with the JUSBC connector Audio Ports Use the three audio ports to connect audi...

Page 16: ...e top of the CPU 5 Install the cooling fan heatsink unit onto the CPU and secure them all onto the socket base 6 Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU fan connector CPU_FAN on the motherboard Inst...

Page 17: ...to install the memory module 1 Push down the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket 2 Align the memory module with the socket There is a notch on the DIMM socket that you can install the DIMM modul...

Page 18: ...move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds Function Jumper Setting Normal Short Pins 1 2 Clear CMOS Short Pins 2 3 JP1A1 JP1B1 CPU Clock This jumper enables to select CPU frequency C...

Page 19: ...ut R Pin 5 10 9 Line Out L Pin 9 MIN IN Pin 2 VCC MIC Pin 3 5V Audio Pin 4 Line Out R Pin 6 NC Pin 7 Empty Pin 8 Line Out L Pin 10 PANEL 1 This panel connector provides a set of switch and LED connect...

Page 20: ...more devices to the secondary IDE channel IDE devices have jumpers or switches to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE When installing two IDE devices on one cable ensure that one device is set to M...

Page 21: ...you are going to use 2 Install the edge connector of the expansion card into the expansion slot Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot 3 Secure the metal bracket of the card t...

Page 22: ...ctors USB2 to connect the front mounted ports to the motherboard Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 VERG_FP_USBPWR0 2 VERG_FP_USBPWR0 3 USB_FP_P0 4 USB_FP_P1 5 USB_FP_P0 6 USB_FP_P1 7 GROUND 8 GROUND 9 KEY 10 US...

Page 23: ...e audio cable to the onboard sound system When you first start up your system the BIOS should automatically detect your CD ROM DVD drive If it doesn t enter the Setup Utility and configure the CD ROM...

Page 24: ...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 which has sto...

Page 25: ...changing time date hard disk type etc You can use cursor arrow keys to highlight anyone of options on the main menu page Press Enter to select the highlighted option Press the Escape key to leave the...

Page 26: ...tem Year 1901 2099 PU PD Modify Shift F2 Color F3 Detect All HDD Date Time Use these items to set up system date and time IDE Pri Master Pri Slave Sec Master Sec Slave Use these items to configure dev...

Page 27: ...ck Setup Boot To OS 2 No L2 Cache Enabled System BIOS Cacheable Enabled DRAM Timing by SPD Disables DRAM Frequency 100MHz DRAM CAS Latency 2 5 DRAM Bank Interleave Disabled AGP Mode 4X AGP Comp Drivin...

Page 28: ...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 Setup Utility Always Boot t...

Page 29: ...driving current on AGP cards to auto or manual Some AGP cards need stronger than normal driving current in order to operate We recommend that you set this item to the default Manual AGP Comp Driving...

Page 30: ...Min Disabled Resume On RTC Alarm Disabled RTC Alarm Date 15 RTC Alarm Hour 12 RTC Alarm Minute 30 RTC Alarm Second 30 LAN Ring Power On Disabled Keyboard Power On Disabled Wake Up Key Any key Wake Up...

Page 31: ...one to set the date and time of the wake up alarm You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature LAN Ring Power On The system can be turned off with a software command If you enable thi...

Page 32: ...efaults Share Memory Size This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA display application with three options of 8 16 32MB Primary Graphics Adapter This item indicates...

Page 33: ...lues These default values are quite demanding and your system might not function properly if you are using slower memory chips or other low performance components Features Setup Page This page sets up...

Page 34: ...Q Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port Parallel Port DMA Use this item to assign a DMA channel to the parallel port OnBoard IDE Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IDE channel A...

Page 35: ...BRAND Type Core Voltage Ratio Frequency These items show the type core voltage ratio and frequency of CPU installed in your system Hardware Monitor Page This page sets up some parameters for the hardw...

Page 36: ...ss Enter after you have typed in the password There will be the second dialog box asking you to retype the password for confirmation Press Enter after you have retyped it correctly Then the password i...

Page 37: ...n 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 installing or manual...

Page 38: ...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 file browsing inte...

Page 39: ...t 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 installation...

Page 40: ...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 Installation All...

Page 41: ...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 function While y...

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