Albatron PX915PD Series User manual

PX915PD/ PX915GD Series
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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.
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Intel® Desktop Processors Feature Set Reference Table
Intel Pentium®4 Processors reference table:
Processor
Number
Processor
Generation/
Socket
Clock
Speed
Front
Side Bus Cache Intel Technologies
6XX Sequence
670 Prescott/LGA775 3.8 GHz 800 MHz 2MB L2 HT/ XD/ EIST
660 Prescott/LGA775 3.6 GHz 800 MHz 2MB L2 HT/ XD/ EIST
650 Prescott/LGA775 3.4 GHz 800 MHz 2MB L2 HT/ XD/ EIST
640 Prescott/LGA775 3.2 GHz 800 MHz 2MB L2 HT/ XD/ EIST
5XX Sequence
580 J Prescott/LGA775 4.00 GHz 800 MHz 1MB L2 HT/ XD
570 J Prescott/LGA775 3.80 GHz 800 MHz 1MB L2 HT/ XD
560 (560J) Prescott/LGA775 3.60 GHz 800 MHz 1MB L2 HT (HT/ XD)
550 (550J) Prescott/LGA775 3.40 GHz 800 MHz 1MB L2 HT (HT/ XD)
540 (540J) Prescott/LGA775 3.20 GHz 800 MHz 1MB L2 HT (HT/ XD)
530 (530J) Prescott/LGA775 3.00 GHz 800 MHz 1MB L2 HT (HT/ XD)
520 (520J) Prescott/LGA775 2.80 GHz 800 MHz 1MB L2 HT (HT/ XD)
Intel Celeron®Processors reference table:
Processor
Number
Processor
Generation/
Socket
Clock
Speed
Front
Side Bus Cache Intel Technologies
3XX Sequence
350 (350J) Prescott/LGA775
& mPGA 478 3.20 GHz 533 MHz 256K L2 (XD)
345 (345J) Prescott/LGA775
& mPGA 478 3.06 GHz 533 MHz 256K L2 (XD)
340 (340J) Prescott/LGA775
& mPGA 478 2.93 GHz 533 MHz 256K L2 (XD)
335 (335J) Prescott/LGA775
& mPGA 478 2.80 GHz 533 MHz 256K L2 (XD)
330 (330J) Prescott/mPGA478 2.66 GHz 533 MHz 256K L2 (XD)
325 (325J) Prescott/mPGA478 2.53 GHz 533 MHz 256K L2 (XD)
320 Prescott/mPGA478 2.40 GHz 533 MHz 256K L2

Important, please read!!!
 The images and pictures in this manual are for reference only and
may vary slightly from actual product installation depending on
specific hardware models, third party components and software
versions.

Unplug your computer when installing components and
configuring switches and pins.
 This mainboard contains very delicate IC chips. Use a grounded
wrist strap when working with the system.
 Do not touch the IC chips, leads, connectors or other components.
 Unplug the AC power when you install or remove any device on
the mainboard.
Package Contents
 PX915PD/ PX915GD series mainboard
 IDE ATA Cable
 FDC Cable

USB Bracket (optional)

Game Port Bracket (optional)
 SPDIF & FRONT AUDIO Port Bracket (optional)
 SATA Power cord (optional)
 SATA Cable (optional)
 Installation and Setup Driver CD

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PX915PD/ PX915GD Series
Intel®915P/ 915G & ICH6
Supports Socket 775 Intel®Pentium®4
Prescott Processor
User Manual
Enabling Hyper-Threading for your computer system requires
ALL of the following components
 CPU: An Intel®Pentium®4 Processor with HT Technology
 Chipset: An Intel®Chipset that supports HT Technology
 BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology must be enabled
 OS: 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):
 244mm x 305mm (W x L)
Operating System:
 Supports most popular operating systems: Windows® 2000/ XP

Contents
CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED .....................................................1
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATION .......................................................................................................... 2
CONFIGURATION ....................................................................................................... 5
Layout of PX915PD PRO II.............................................................................................. 5
Layout of PX915PD PRO.................................................................................................. 6
Layout of PX915PD .......................................................................................................... 7
Layout of PX915GD PRO II ............................................................................................. 8
Layout of PX915GD PRO ................................................................................................. 9
Layout of PX915GD........................................................................................................ 10
HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 11
CPU Processor Installation .............................................................................................. 11
Back Panel Configuration................................................................................................ 14
Connectors....................................................................................................................... 16
Front Panel Indicator: SW/LED、PWRLED、SPEAKER............................................. 18
Headers & Jumpers.......................................................................................................... 19
Audio Connectors ............................................................................................................ 21
Power Supply Attachments.............................................................................................. 23
Slots ................................................................................................................................. 23
CHAPTER 2. BIOS SETUP..............................................................25
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 25
MAIN MENU ............................................................................................................ 27
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES.................................................................................. 29
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS..................................................................................... 37
POWER MANAGEMENT............................................................................................ 42
HARDWARE MONITOR ............................................................................................ 45
LOAD DEFAULTS ..................................................................................................... 46
EXIT MENU.............................................................................................................. 47
CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE SETUP....................................................48
SOFTWARE LIST ...................................................................................................... 48
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 48
CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................51
APPENDIX I: 2/ 4/ 6 /8 CHANNEL SETUP ................................................................. 54

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Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing from the PX915PD/PX915GD series of mainboards! The
PX915PD series includes the PX915PD PRO II, PX915PD PRO and PX915PD. The PX915GD
series includes the PX915GD PRO II, PX915GD PRO and PX915GD. These mainboards are
based on the Intel®915P/915G Northbridge chipsets and the Intel®ICH6 Southbridge
chipset. They also support Intel®Pentium®4 Prescott Processor with FSB (Front Side Bus)
frequencies of 533/800 MHz.
With these mainboards you can either use the two DDRII DIMM sockets with 240-pin DDRII
memory or the two DDR DIMM sockets with 184-pin DDR memory. The total memory
capacity for either configuration is 2 GB in Dual-Channel mode. You must use
unbuffered, non-ECC DDRII 533/400 memory or DDR 400/333 (PC3200/2700) memory (for
more details, see the Memory Installation section).
These mainboards provide one 16-lane (x16) PCI-Express slot for use with a PCI-Express
graphics card. This slot can provide 4 GB/s bandwidths in each direction. It also has two
1-lane (x1) PCI-Express slots for additional cards. These slots provide 250 MB/s bandwidths
in each direction. They also provide one AGP extension slot for AGP 8X/ 4X cards.
These mainboards provide a built-in IDE facility (Ultra ATA 66/100) that supports DMA and
PIO modes. These mainboards also have 4 built-in Serial ATA slots capable of 150 MB/s
transfer rates on each channel. The PX915PD (GD) PRO II and the PX915PD (GD) PRO also
include 2 built-in RAID IDE slots (Ultra ATA 133) that support RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and
JBOD modes.
These mainboards also come with an HD Audio sound codec (Azalia standard compliant),
which supports high quality HD Audio with 8 channel capabilities. Sony/Philips Digital
Interfaces are also supported.
These mainboards support up to 8 USB2.0 ports and also provide an infrared header for
wireless infrared transmissions.
These mainboards come with a LAN chip (Marvell®MV8001) that provides up to 1 GB/s
network connectivity. The PX915PD (GD) PRO II comes with a secondary LAN chip (VIA
VT6105 LAN controller) which provides an additional back panel LAN port capable of
10/100 Mbit/s transmission speeds.
The company’s 3 Year Limited Warranty for this product covers both labor costs and
replacement parts during the 1st year. Only labor costs are covered during the 2nd and
3rd years (replacement parts will be charged during the 2nd and 3rd years).
All of the information in this manual is for reference only. This specification is subject to
change without notice.

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Specification
CPU:
 Supports Socket 775 Pentium®4 Prescott processor
 Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
 533/ 800 MHz FSB (Front Side Bus) frequencies
Chipset:
 Northbridge Chipset – Intel® 915P (PX915PD series)/ 915G (PX915GD series)
 Southbridge Chipset – Intel® ICH6
 I/O Controller – Winbond W83627THF
 RAID IDE Controller – ITE IT8212F (for PX915PD (GD) PRO II/ PX915PD (GD) PRO)
 HD Aduio Codec – Realtek ALC880
 Gb LAN Controller – Marvell® MV8001
 Mb LAN Controller – VIA® VT6105 (only for PX915PD (GD) PRO II)
DRAM Memory:
 Supports either two DDR 400/300 SDRAM memory modules or two DDRII 533/400
SDRAM memory modules.
 Total mainboard memory capacity is 2 GB.
 Supports Dual-Channel DDR and DDRII memory architectures.
 DDR and DDRII memory modules must be unbuffered and non-ECC
 Supported memory increments include 256 MB/ 512 MB/ 1GB
PCI-Express BUS Slots:
 Provides 1 x 16 PCI Express slot with 4 GB/s bandwidth (each direction)
 Provides 2 x 1 PCI Express slots with 250 MB/s bandwidth (each direction)
 All PCI Express slots are fully PCI Express 1.0a compliant
PCI BUS Slots:
 Provides 2 PCI slots
 Contains 33MHz, 32bit PCI interface, PCI 2.3 is compliant
Accelerated Graphics Port Extension Slot:
 Provide 1 AGP extension slot
 Support install 8X/ 4X AGP cards

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Universal Serial Bus:
 Supports up to 8 USB ports for USB compliant interface devices
 Supports USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) and USB 1.1
Universal Host Controller Interface (UHCI)
Onboard IDE Facilities:
 Supports Ultra ATA 66/ 100, DMA and PIO modes
 Supports IDE interface with CD-ROM
 Supports high capacity hard disk drives
 IDE slot can support 2 IDE drives
Raid IDE controller: (for PX915PD (GD) PRO II &
PX915PD (GD) PRO)
 Two RAID IDE slots that supports Ultra ATA 133 IDE
 Supports hard disk drives only
 Each slot can support 2 IDE drives
 Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD modes
Onboard SATA Bus:
 4 SATA IDE slots
 SATA 1.0 compatible
 Supports 150 MB/s transfer rates
Hardware Monitor Function:
 Monitors CPUFAN/ CHASFAN/ AUXFAN Speeds
 Monitors system Voltage
Infrared:
 Supports IrDA Version 1.0 SIR Protocol with a maximum baud rate of up to 115.2
Kbps
HD Audio Sound Codec Onboard:
 HD Audio (High Definition Audio) protocol compliance
 Compliant with Azalia specifications
 8-channel playback capability
 Supports Sony/ Philips Digital Interfaces (S/PDIF)

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LAN Controller:
 Marvell MV8001 supports Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit/s connectivity.
 Provide an additional LAN facility using a built-in VIA® VT6105 chipset which
supports Ethernet 10/100 Mbit/s network connectivity. (for PX915PD (GD) PRO II
only)
Onboard Video Graphic: (only for PX915GD Series)
 Supports 2D Acceleration
 Supports 3D Acceleration
 Supports Video Acceleration
 Micorsoft® DirectX compatible
 OpenGL driver available
I/O facilities:
 One multi-mode Parallel Port capable of supporting the following
specifications:
1. Standard & Bi-direction Parallel Port
2. Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)
3. Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)
 Contains one serial port, 16550 UART
 Contains one VGA port (PX915GD series only)
 Supports Infrared Data Transmissions using IrDA
 Supports PS/2 mice and PS/2 keyboards
 Supports 360 KB/720 KB/1.2 MB/1.44 MB/2.88 MB floppy disk drives
 Contains 1 Game header
BIOS:
 Phoenix-Award™ BIOS
 Supports APM1.2
 Supports ACPI2.0 power management
Watch Dog Timer:
 This mainboard contains a special feature called the “Watch Dog Timer” which is
used to detect when the system hangs during the POST stage due to certain
BIOS configuration problems. Once a problem is detected, the Watch Dog will
reset the configurations and reboot the system.

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Configuration
Layout of PX915PD PRO II

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Layout of PX915PD PRO

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Layout of PX915PD

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Layout of PX915GD PRO II

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Layout of PX915GD PRO

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Layout of PX915GD

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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.
CPU Processor Installation
This mainboard supports Intel®Pentium®4 processors using a Socket 775. Before building
your system, we suggest you 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 the lever until it snaps back into
position (E). This will lock down the
CPU (F).
4. Smear thermal grease on the top of the CPU. Lower the
CPU fan onto the CPU/CPU socket and secure it using the
attachments or screws provided on the fan. Finally, attach
the fan power cable to the CPUFAN adapter.
Attention: DO NOT touch the pins on the socket (the pins are sensitive and
can be easily damaged). Also, make sure that you have completed all of the
installation steps before starting the system. Finally, double-check that the
heatsink is properly installed and make sure that the CPU fan power cable is
securely attached (cooling problems can cause overheating, leading to
damage to the CPU and other sensitive components).
A
B
D
C
F
E

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FAN Headers
Three power headers are available for the cooling fans. Cooling fans play an important
role in maintaining the ambient temperature in your system.
Memory Installation
These mainboards can either use two 184-pin DDR SDRAM modules or two 240-pin DDRII
SDRAM modules. You cannot use DDR and DDRII modules simultaneously. If you use DDR
modules you must use the “DDR1” and “DDR2” slots. If you use DDRII modules, you must
use the “DDRII1” and “DDRII2” slots. The maximum memory capacity that can be installed
on the mainboard at one time is 2 GB. With either configuration (DDR or DDRII), you must
use unbuffered/non-ECC DDR-SDRAM modules. These modules must contain a memory
increment of either 256 MB, 512 MB, or 1 GB.
Attention: We strongly recommend that you use a CPU
fan sink with your CPU. You can attach the power cable
from the CPU fan sink to the CPUFAN Header.

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How to enable Dual-Channel DDR (DDRII):
These mainboards provide Dual-Channel functionality for its DDR and DDRII slots.
Enabling Dual-Channel can significantly increase your data access rates. Enabling
Dual-Channel simply means to make sure that the total memory for the two channels you
are using [(DDR1 and DDR2) or (DDRII1 and DDRII2)] are balanced. For example, if you
install one 256 MB module in the DDR1 slot (or DDRII1 slot), you must install another 256
MB module in the DDR2 slot (or DDRII2 slot). In balancing the memory on the two channels,
you have, in effect, enabled Dual-Channel.
RAM Module Installation:
The following instructions explains memory module installation for these mainboards:
1. Pull the white plastic tabs at both ends of the slot away from the slot.
2. Match the notch on the RAM module with the corresponding pattern in the DIMM slot.
This will ensure that the module will be inserted with the proper orientation.
3. Lower the RAM module into the DIMM Slot and press firmly using both thumbs until the
module snaps into place.
4. Repeat steps 1, 2 & 3 for the remaining RAM modules.
＊The pictures above are for reference only. Your actual
installation may vary slightly from the pictures.
Attention: We strongly recommend that You have to install
modules in same specification to achieve the best effects. (Same
timing specifications and same DDR speed) lest the failure of
power-on or low memory speed if you install modules in
different type, different SPD (series presence detect).

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Back Panel Configuration
PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Connectors: KB/MS
These mainboards provide a standard PS/2 mouse connector and PS/2 keyboard
connector. The pin assignments are described below:
Serial and Parallel Interface Ports
These mainboards come equipped with one serial port and one parallel port. A VGA port
is also provided with the PX915GD series only.
Parallel Interface Port: PRT
The parallel port on your system has a 25-pin, DB25 connector that is used to interface
with parallel printers and other devices using a parallel interface.
The Serial Interface: COM1
The serial interface port is sometimes referred to as an RS-232 port or an asynchronous
communication port. Mice, modems and other peripheral serial devices can be
connected to this port.
VGA Graphics Connector (PX915GD series only):
The PX915GD Series has a built in VGA port. Your VGA monitor can attach directly to this
VGA connector (D-SUB 15 pin).
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Data 4 +5 V (fused)
2 No connect 5 Clock
3 Ground 6 No connect

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USB & (GB) LAN Connectors:USB/GBLAN and
USB/ (LAN => optional)
These mainboards come with 4 USB ports and a Gb/s LAN port. The PX915PD (GD) PRO II
have secondary 10/100 Mbit/s LAN port. The USB connectors are used to attach to
keyboards, mice and other USB devices. You can plug the USB devices directly into this
connector. The LAN connectors can be attached directly to a network.
Audio Port Connectors: Sound
This mainboard comes equipped with 6 Audio Ports. The Mic-in, Line-in and Front
Speaker-out are standard audio ports that provide basic audio functionality. When you
install the 8 Channel Audio Effects driver (4/6/8 channel audio), the other 3 audio ports
will be enabled (see appendix 1).
Line In (blue) Connects to an external audio device such as a CD player, tape player or
other audio devices that provide audio.
Front Speaker-Out (green) Connects to standard audio speakers for audio output. This
port becomes the surround sound front speakers when the 8 Channel Audio Effects
(4/6/8 speakers) driver is installed and enabled. Also note that this port provides the most
amperage of all the ports making it suitable for headphones and speakers without their
own power cables.
Mic In (pink) Connects to a microphone.
Surround Back Speaker-out (black) This port represents the surround sound back
speakers and is only functional when the 4/ 6/ 8 Channel Audio Effects driver is installed
and enabled.
Center/Subwoofer (orange) This port represents the Center/Subwoofer speakers and is
only functional when the 6/ 8 Channel Audio Effects driver is installed and enabled.
Surround Speaker-out (grey) This port represents an auxiliary port and is only
functional when 8 Channel Audio Effects driver is installed and enabled.
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-)
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1/5 +5 V (fused) 3/7 USBP0+/P1+
2/6 USBP0-/P1- 4/8 Ground
With these mainboards, you can turn your default 2-speaker audio system into a 4,
6, or 8 speaker audio system by installing the 8 Channel Audio Effects driver. See
appendix 1 for more information.