Albatron PX915-DV User manual

PX915-DV
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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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 the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
CE Mark
The device is in accordance with 89/336 ECC-ENC Directive.
PX915-DV
Intel®915PL & ICH6
Support Socket 775 Intel®Pentium®4
Ver: EG100

Prescott Processor
User Manual
Enabling the Hyper-Threading Technology, your computer system is
required to have components as the following:
zCPU: An Intel®Pentium®4 Processor with HT Technology
zChipset: An Intel®Chipset that supports HT Technology
zBIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology must be enabled
zOS: An operating system that supports HT Technology
For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, go to:
http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading
Dimensions (ATX form-factor):
¾220mm x 295mm ( W x L )
Operating System:
¾Windows® 2000/ XP
Things You Have To Know
0The images and pictures in this manual are for reference only and may
vary from the product installed depending on specific hardware models, third
party components and software versions.

0Unplug your computer system when installing components and configuring
switches and pins.
0This mainboard contains very delicate IC chips. Use a grounded wrist strap
when working with the system.
0Do not touch the IC chips, leads, connectors or other components.
0Unplug the AC power when you install or remove any device on the
mainboard.
Packing List
PX915-DV mainboard
IDE Cable
FDD Cable
I/O Bracket
SATA Cable
SATA Power Cord (optional)
Mainboard Setup Driver CD
Mainboard User Manual CD
Mainboard Installation Quick Guide
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Table of Contents
Attention …
Following the procedures …
Troubleshooting …
Please refer to …
CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED ....................................................1
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................1
SPECIFICATION .......................................................................................................1
CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................4

Layout of PX915-DV ......................................................................................4
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................................................5
CPU Processor Installation..............................................................................6
Memory Installation ........................................................................................7
Back Panel Configuration................................................................................8
Connectors.....................................................................................................10
Front Panel Headers.......................................................................................11
Headers & Jumpers........................................................................................12
Audio Configuration......................................................................................14
Slots...............................................................................................................15
Power Supply Attachments............................................................................16
CHAPTER 2. BIOS SETUP........................................................... 16
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................16
MAIN MENU .........................................................................................................18
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES ...............................................................................19
PERIPHERALS........................................................................................................26
POWER MANAGEMENT.........................................................................................30
HARDWARE MONITOR..........................................................................................33
DEFAULTS ............................................................................................................34
EXIT MENU...........................................................................................................34
CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE SETUP................................................... 35
SOFTWARE LIST ...................................................................................................35
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...................................................................................35
CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING................................................. 37
APPENDIX I: SUPER 5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO EFFECT SETUP....................................39
APPENDIX II: ABS (ALBATRON BIOS SECURITY)CARD SETUP .........................40

Mainboard PX915-DV
Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction
Thanks for choosing on the PX915-DV Mainboard. It is based on Intel®915PL Northbridge chipset and
Intel®ICH6 Southbridge chipset. It supports Intel®Pentium®4 Prescott Processor Socket 775 with FSB
(Front Side Bus) frequencies of 533/ 800 MHz.
The PX915-DV provides two DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Modules) sockets which you can insert 184-pin
non-ECC, unbuffered DDR SDRAMs. The DIMMs also support DDR400 (PC3200)/ DDR333 (PC2700) and
dual channel technology. It supports a total memory capacity of 2 GB.
This mainboard provides two PCI-E x16 interface slots and which up to x16 and x4 modes can be
supported individually. It is recommended that insert a graphics card onto the PCI-E x16 slot, and
insert an expansion card which the interface is capable for PCI-E x16 specification (i.e., a graphics
card) onto the other slot, PCI-E1. In addition, two PCI slots come with this mainboard and are capable
for using with expansion cards.
The PX915-DV provides one floppy disk drive connector with 360KB/720KB/1.2MB/1.44MB/ 2.88MB
supported and one IDE connector with Ultra ATA 66/100/133 supported for hard disk drives. This
mainboard also has onboard Serial ATA, four SATA connectors are compatible the SATA 1.0
specification and support up to 150 MBps transmission speeds.
The onboard AC’ 97 sound codec supports the high quality 6/4/2-channel audio play (Super 5.1
Channel Audio Effect) (See Appendix I) and also supports the Sony/Philips Digital Interfaces (SPDIF)
functionality.
There are maximal eight USB2.0/ 1.1 ports can be set on this mainboard.
The PX915-DV also comes with an onboard 10/100 Mbps (or 1Gbps as optional) Ethernet LAN chip.
There is a LAN port on the case back panel that you can directly plug into an Internet cable.
In addition, this mainboard supports the ABS (Albatron BIOS Security) function, which provides a
backup BIOS while inserting an ABS card (optional) onto the mainboard header. Once you insert this
ABS card, then you will no need to worry as the system cannot be powered on due to the onboard BIOS
is damaged (See Appendix II).
All the information (including hardware installation and software installation) in this manual are for
reference only. The contents in this manual will be updated without notice. If there is any mistake, no
responsibility will cause for the company.
Specification
CPU:
¾Supports Socket 775
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¾Supports Intel®Pentium®4 Prescott Processor
¾Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
¾Supports 533/ 800 MHz FSB (Front Side Bus) frequencies
Chipset:
¾Northbridge Chipset – Intel® 915PL
¾Southbridge Chipset – Intel® ICH6
¾I/O Controller – Winbond® W83627THF
¾AC’ 97 Sound Codec – Realtek® ALC655
¾Mb LAN Controller – Realtek® RTL 8100C
¾Gb LAN Controller – Realtek® RTL 8110S (Optional)
Memory:
¾Supports Dual Channel DDR400 (PC3200)/ DDR333 (PC2700)
¾Supports non-ECC, unbuffered DDR SDRAM
¾Supports two DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Modules) sockets, and a total memory capacity of
2GB
Slots:
¾Supports two PCI-Express x16 interface slots:
1. PCI-E x16 slot: Supports x16 mode
2. PCI-E1 slot: Supports x4 mode
¾Supports two PCI interface slots
FDD Connector:
¾Supports to set up to two floppy disk drives
¾Supports 360KB/720KB/1.2MB/1.44MB/2.88MB
IDE Connector:
¾Supports to set up to two IDE devices
¾Supports Ultra ATA 66/100/133
¾High capacity hard disk drives connecting are supporte0d
Serial ATA Connector:
¾Supports to set up to four SATA hard disk drives
¾Supports SATA 1.0 specification and up to 150MBps transmission speeds
Onboard AC’ 97 Sound Codec:
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¾High performance Codec with high S/N ratio (>90 db)
¾Compliant with AC’ 97 2.3 specification
¾Supports 6/4/2 channel playback capability (Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect)
¾Supports 3D stereo enhancement
¾Supports Sony/ Philips Digital Interfaces (S/PDIF) functionality
Onboard LAN PHY Chip:
¾10/100 Mbps (or 1Gbps as optional) Ethernet LAN supported
Onboard I/O facilities:
¾One multi-mode Parallel Port is capable to support as the following:
1. Standard & Bi-direction Parallel Port
2. Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)
3. Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)
¾Supports one serial port
¾Supports one PS/2 mouse and one PS/2 keyboard
¾one Game PORT header (Optional) and one SPDIF header are available you to connect with
external devices
Universal Serial Bus:
¾Supports to set maximal eight USB 2.0 ports for USB compliant interface devices
BIOS:
¾Phoenix-Award™ BIOS
¾Supports APM1.2
¾Supports ACPI2.0 power management
Green Function:
¾Supports Phoenix-Award™ BIOS power management function
¾System waked from power saving mode by touching keyboard or mouse
ABS (Albatron BIOS Security):
¾Supports ABS card (optional)
¾Supports BIOS backup
Hardware Monitor Function:
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¾Monitors CPU/ Chassis Fan Speed
¾Monitors CPU and system temperature
¾Monitors system voltages
Watch Dog Timer:
¾This function is for detecting the system when it is unable to handle over-clocking
configurations during the POST stage. Once the problem is detected, the system will reset the
configurations and reboot the system within five seconds.
Configuration
Layout of PX915-DV
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Hardware Installation
This section will assist you in quickly installing your system hardware. Wear a wrist ground strap before
handling components. Electrostatic discharge may damage the system’s components.
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CPU Processor Installation
This mainboard supports Intel®Pentium®4 processors Socket 775. Before building your system, we
suggest you to visit the Intel website and review the processor installation procedures.
http://www.intel.com
CPU Socket 775 Configuration Steps:
1. Locate the CPU socket 775 on your
mainboard and nudge the lever away from
the socket as shown. Then lift the lever to a
140-degree angle (A). Next, lift up the iron
cover (B).
2. There are 2 distinctive marks located
near the corners of the socket on the same
side as the lever as shown (C). Match these
marks with the marks on the CPU and
carefully lower the CPU down onto the
socket (D).
3. Replace the iron cover and then lower th
lever until it snaps back into position (E).
This will lock down the CPU (F).
e
4. Smear thermal grease on the top of the
CPU. Lower the CPU fan onto the CPU/CPU socket and secure it us
the attachments or screws provided on the fan. Finally, attach the
fan power cord to the CPUFAN header.
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FAN Headers: CPUFAN, AUXFAN, CHASFAN
There are three fan headers available for cooling fans attached. The cooling fans are playing important
roles to maintain your CPU and ambient temperatures in your system. Please attach the fan cords to
these three headers.
Attention: DO NOT touch the CPU pins due to they are sensitive and easily to be
damaged. Make sure that you have completed all installation steps before turn on the
system. Finally, double-check that the heatsink is properly installed and make sure that
the CPU fan power cord is securely attached (cooling problems may cause overheating
and lead to damage the CPU and other sensitive components).
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B
D
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Attention:
We strongly recommend you to set a cooling fan with your CPU,
and attach the fan power cord to the CPUFAN header, to avoid damaging
your CPU due to high temperature.
In general, the black wire of fan cord is Ground and should be attached to
the header pin-1.
Memory Installation: DIMM1/2
The PX915-DV provides two DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Modules) sockets which you can insert 184-pin
non-ECC, unbuffered DDR SDRAMs. The DIMMs also support DDR400 (PC3200)/ DDR333 (PC2700) and
dual channel technology. It supports a total memory capacity of 2 GB.
Enable the
Dual-Channel function:
This mainboard supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel function is activated,
the bandwidth of memory bus will be doubled the original value, and you will save a lot of time on data
transfermation.
We strongly recommend you to install two the identical memories (i.e., same timing specifications and
DDR speed) in both of DIMM sockets to achieve the best effects. Otherwise, different type and SPD
(series presence detect) of memories installed may make the system trouble in turn-on or lower the
memory speed.
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Setup Steps:
1. Pull the white plastic tabs at both ends of the socket away.
2. Align a memory on the socket such that the notch on the memory matches the break on the socket.
3. Lower the memory vertically into the socket and press firmly by using both thumbs until the memory
snaps into place.
4. Repeat steps 1, 2 & 3 for the remaining memory and DIMM sockets setup.
Back Panel
Configuration
＊The pictures shown above are for reference only. Your actual
installation may vary slightly from the pictures.
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PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Ports: KB/MS
This mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse port and a PS/2 keyboard port. The pin assignments
are described below.
Serial and Parallel Interface Ports
The mainboard provides one serial port and one parallel port
on the back panel.
P
T
arallel Interface Port: PRT
The parallel port on your mainboard is a standard 25-pin one,
and is used to connect a parallel printer.
he Serial Interface: COM1
This mainboard provides a serial port COM1 on your back panel, and is used to connect mice, modem
and other peripheral devices. Through this port, you can also transfer data from your computer hard
disk drive to other computers.
USB & LAN Ports: USB/ LAN (GBLAN is optional)
There are four USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports on your back panel. These USB ports are used to connect with USB
devices, such as keyboard, mice and other USB interface supported devices. There us also a 10/100
Mbps Ethernet LAN port available you to attach an Internet cable.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Data 4 +5 V (fused)
2 No connect 5 Clock
3 Ground 6 No connect
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 TX+ (TX+) 5 NC (TRD2-)
2 TX- (TX-) 6 RX- (RX-)
3 RX+ (RX+) 7 NC (TRD3+)
4 NC (TRD2+) 8 NC (TRD3-)
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Pin
Assignment Pin Assignment
1/5 +5 V (fused) 3/7 USBP0+/P1+
2/6 USBP0-/P1- 4/8 Ground
Audio Ports: Sound
This mainboard provides three audio ports, the Mic-in, Line-in and Line-out. These are the standard
audio ports that provide basic audio function.
Line-In (Blue)
This port is for audio input and connects to external audio devices such as
CD player, tape player, etc. When the Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect is
enabled, this port will output audio for the rear speakers.
Line-Out (Green)
This port is an output audio port used for connecting to speakers or a
headset. When the Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect is enabled, this port will output audio for the front
speakers.
Mic-In (Pink)
This port is for connecting to a microphone. When the Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect is enabled, this
port will output audio for your subwoofer/center speakers.
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Connectors
This mainboard supports Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect, and you
can transfer 2 channel to 4/6 channel audio. See Appendix I for more
information.
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Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDC
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector (FDC) that supports 360KB/
720KB/1.2MB/1.44MB/2.88MB floppy disk drives using a FDD ribbon cable.
Hard disk drive Connectors:
The mainboard provides one IDE connector that supports Ultra ATA 66/100/133 IDE devices. You can
attach a maximum of two IDE devices, such as hard disk drive (HDD), CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. using IDE
ribbon cables.
P
S
rimary IDE Connector: IDE1
In general, two IDE devices can be attached onto one IDE connector. If you attach two IDE HDDs within
one cable, you must configure one drive as the master and the other one as the slave.
erial ATA Connector: S TA1/2/3/4A
The SATA 1/2/3/4 connectors support SATA 150 Mbps transmission speeds for SATA HDDs. One SATA
connector only can attach one SATA HDD of each time.
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Hard Drive LED Header (Red): HD LED
If your PC front panel has a hard drive LED cord, please attach it to this header. The LED will flicker
during the hard disk drive activity.
Reset Switch Header (Blue): RST SW
This header can be attached to a momentary SPST switch cord on your PC front panel. The switch is
normally left open. When the switch closed, it will cause the mainboard to reset and run the POST
(Power-On Self Test).
Power Switch Header (Orange): PWR SW
This header can be attached to a power switch cord on your PC front panel. You can turn on or off the
system by pressing this power switch.
2-pin Power LED Header (Green): PWRLED
The mainboard provides a 2-pin power LED header. If there is a 2-pin power LED cord on your PC front
panel, you can attach it to the 2-pin power LED header. The LED will be turned on as the system is
powered on. .
3-pin Power LED Header (Green): PWRLED
The mainboard also provides a 3-pin power LED header. If there is a 3-pin power LED cord on your PC
front panel, you can attach it to this 3-pin header instead of attach to the 2-pin one on the SW/LED
header.
Speaker Header (Purple): SPEAKER
A speaker cord on your PC front panel can be attached to this header. When you reboot the computer,
the speaker will sound a short “beep”. If there is something wrong during the Power On Self-Test, the
speaker otherwise will sound “irregular beep” to warn you.
Headers & Jumpers
Game Port Header: GAME PORT (Optional)
There is a game port header on this mainboard. To use this header, you must attach a game port
bracket-cable (optional) so that you can attach related game devices.
Case Open Warning Header: CASE OPEN
This header is used to warn the user when the computer case has been previously opened. To use this
function, you have to enable the CASE OPEN warning function in the BIOS Setup Utility. When your
computer case is opened, your system will show alert messages during the boot up. (Make sure that
your computer case provides this “case open” cable.)
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Front USB Headers: USB3/4
The mainboard provides four USB 1.1/2.0 ports for you to attach USB devices, and two USB headers
provided can allow you to set more USB ports on your PC front panel. Attach a USB cable (optional) to
these two headers so you can set additional four USB ports to use. You can maximal set eight USB ports
to use for this mainboard.
If you are using a USB 2.0 device with Windows 2000/XP, you will need to
install the USB 2.0 driver from the Microsoft®website. If you are using Service
pack 1 (or later) for Windows®XP, and using Service pack4 (or later) for
Windows® 2000, you do not need to install the driver.
USB Power Headers: JP3/4
The USB power headers are including the JP3 header and JP4 header. When you need to use USB
devices, please set the header jumpers to +5V.
Caseop-
Ground
Closed
Clear CMOS Jumper: JP1
The “Clear CMOS” function is used when you cannot boot your system due to some CMOS problems,
such as a password is forgotten. This jumper allows you to reset the CMOS configurations, and then
reconfigure it.
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The following steps explain how to reset your CMOS configurations when you
have forgotten your system password.
1. Turn off your system and disconnect the AC power cable.
2. Set JP1 header to OFF (2-3 Closed).
3. Wait several seconds.
4. Set JP1 header to ON (1-2 closed).
5. Connect the AC power cable and turn on your system.
6. Reset your new password.
Audio
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CD-ROM Audio-In Connector: CD-IN
This header is used to attach an audio cable to audio resources, such as CD-ROM, DVD-ROM…etc.
S/PDIF header: SPDIF
S/PDIF is a recent audio transfer file
format, which provides high quality
audio using optical fiber and digital
signals. This mainboard is capable to
deliver audio output and receive
audio input through a SPDIF Card
(optional) with this header attached.
You can just simply set the SPDIF C
on your case back panel, and attach
the SPDIF cord and FRONT AUDIO c
onto specific headers on the
mainboard. The RCA or TOS-Link
connectors will be provided on the SPDIF Card and which are convenient you to output or input audio
format files between your system and the SPDIF styled devices.
ard
ord
Front Audio Header: FRONT AUDIO
If your case front panel has audio ports, you can connect them to the Front Audio Header of this
mainboard. First, you must remove the jumper caps on this header and then attach the cables from
the front panel to the pins on this header. You can use both the front audio panel and back panel audio
simultaneously. If you are not using front panel audio ports, leave the jumper caps on the header
pins (Note: pins 5&6 and 9&10) to avoid problems with the back panel audio ports.
Slots
This mainboard provides two PCI-Express x16 slots and two PCI slots for graphics cards and expansion
cards used. The expansion cards are one of ways to enhance your system efficiency.
PCI-Express
x16 Interface Slots: PCI-E X16, PCI-E1
This mainboard provides two PCI-E x16 interface slots and which up to x16 and x4 modes can be
supported individually. It is recommended that insert a graphics card onto the PCI-E x16 slot, and

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insert an expansion card which the interface is capable for PCI-E x16 specification (i.e., a graphics
card) onto the other slot, PCI-E1.
PCI Interface Slots: PCI1/2
This mainboard provides two standard 32-bit PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral Component
Interconnect and is a bus standard for expansion cards, which has supplanted the older ISA bus
standard.
Power Supply Attachments
ATX Power Connector: ATX_PWR、ATX_12V
This mainboard provides two ATX power connectors, a 24-pin ATX_PWR connector and a 4-pin
ATX_12V connector. You must use a power supply that has both of these connectors and both
connectors must be attached before the system is powered on. These power connectors support
several power management functions such as the instant power-on function. The connector pins are
described below.
Chapter 2. BIOS Setup
Introduction ich resides in the BIOS firmware. The
tion. The configuration information is
after power-down.
evel support for standard devices such as disk drives, serial ports and
he PHOENIX-AWARDTM BIOS installed in your computer system’s ROM is a custom version of an industry
PHOENIX-AWARDTM BIOS includes additional features such as virus and password
rotection as well as special configurations for fine-tuning the system chipset. The defaults for the
This section describes PHOENIX-AWARD™ BIOS Setup program wh
Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configura
then saved to CMOS RAM where the data is sustained by battery
The BIOS provides critical low-l
parallel ports. As well, the BIOS controls the first stage of the boot process, loading and executing the
operating system.
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standard BIOS. This means that it supports the BIOS of Intel®based processors.
This version of the
p
BIOS values contained in this document may vary slightly with the version installed in your system.