Albatron PX925XE Series User manual

PX925X/PX925XE Series
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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.
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Ver: EG101

Important, please read!!!
0The 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.
0Unplug your computer 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.
Package Contents
PX925X/ PX925XE 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)
Mainboard Setup Driver CD
Mainboard User Manual CD
Mainboard Quick Installation Guide
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PX925X/PX925XE Series
Intel®925X/925XE & ICH6/ICH6R/ICH6RW
Supports Socket 775 Intel®Pentium®4
Prescott Processor
User Manual
Enabling Hyper-Threading for your computer system requires
ALL of the following components
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):
¾244mm x 305mm ( W x L )
Operating System:
¾Supports most popular operating systems: Windows® 2000/ XP

Contents
CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED .....................................................1
INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATION .......................................................................................................... 2
Configuration........................................................................................................ 5
Layout of PX925XE PRO .................................................................................... 5
Layout of PX925XE PRO-R ................................................................................ 6
Layout of PX925X................................................................................................ 7
Layout of PX925X-R............................................................................................ 8
Layout of PX925X PRO....................................................................................... 9
Layout of PX925X PRO-R................................................................................. 10
HARDWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................... 11
CPU Processor Installation................................................................................. 11
Back Panel Configuration................................................................................... 14
Connectors.......................................................................................................... 16
Front Panel Indicator: SW/LED 、 PWRLED 、 SPEAKER ................................................... 17
Headers & Jumpers............................................................................................. 18
Audio Connectors ............................................................................................... 20
Slots .................................................................................................................... 21
Power Supply Attachments................................................................................. 22
CHAPTER 2. BIOS SETUP..............................................................23
INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................ 23
MAIN MENU ............................................................................................................ 25
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES .................................................................................. 27
INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS..................................................................................... 33
POWER MANAGEMENT............................................................................................ 37
HARDWARE MONITOR ............................................................................................ 40
LOAD DEFAULTS ..................................................................................................... 41
EXIT MENU.............................................................................................................. 42
CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE SETUP....................................................43
SOFTWARE LIST ...................................................................................................... 43
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 43
CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING..................................................46
APPENDIX I: 2/ 4/ 6/8 CHANNEL SETUP .................................................................. 49
APPENDIX II: SATA RAID SETUP .......................................................................... 50
APPENDIX III: INTEL®DESKTOP PROCESSORS FEATURE SET REFERENCE TABLE .60

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Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing from the PX925X/ PX925XE series of mainboards! The PX925X
series includes the PX925X, PX925X-R, PX925X PRO and PX925X PRO-R. The PX925XE series
includes the PX925XE PRO and PX925XE PRO-R. These mainboards are based on the Intel®
925X/ 925XE Northbridge chipsets and the Intel®ICH6/ ICH6R/ ICH6RW Southbridge chipset.
The PX925X series supports Intel®Pentium®4 Prescott Processors with FSB (Front Side Bus)
frequencies of 800 MHz and the PX925XE series supports Intel®Pentium®4 Prescott
Processors with FSB 800/1066 MHz.
These mainboards provide 4 DIMM sockets using 240-pin DDRII SDRAM and supports install
up to 4 GB memory size. They also support dual-channel mode. You must install
unbuffered/ non-ECC or with-ECC DDRII 400/ 533 DIMM memory for the PX925X series and
unbuffered/ non-ECC DDRII 400/ 533 DIMM memory for the PX925XE series (for more
details, see 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.
These mainboards provide a built-in IDE facility (Ultra ATA 66/100) that supports DMA and
PIO modes. They 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 have 4 built-in Serial ATA slots
capable of 150 MB/s transfer rates on each channel. The SATA slots also support RAID 0 or
1 for the PX925X-R/ PX925X PRO-R / PX925XE PRO-R.
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 (Broadcom BCM5789) that provides up to 1 GB/s
network connectivity. The PX925X PRO/ PRO-R and PX925XE PRO/ PRO-R also come 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:
¾Supports Socket 775 Pentium®4 Prescott processor
¾Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
¾800 MHz FSB (Front Side Bus) frequency (for PX925X series)
¾FSB (Front Side Bus) 800/1066 MHz (for PX925XE series)
Chipset:
¾Northbridge Chipset – Intel® 925X/925XE
¾Southbridge Chipset – Intel® ICH6 for PX925X/ PX925X PRO/ PX925XE PRO
Intel® ICH6R for PX925X-R/ PX925PRO-R/ PX925XE PRO-R
¾I/O Controller – Winbond W83627THF
¾RAID IDE Controller – ITE IT8212F
¾HD Aduio Codec – Realtek ALC880
¾Gb LAN Controller – Broadcom® BCM5789
¾Mb LAN Controller – VIA® VT6105 (for PX925X PRO/PX925X PRO-R/PX925XE series)
DRAM Memory:
¾Uses either DDRII 400 or DDRII 533 memory DIMM
¾SDRAM modules must be unbuffered/ non-ECC(the PX925XE series)
Unbuffered/non-ECCorwithECC(thePX925Xseries)
¾Supported memory module increments are 256 MB /512 MB /1 GB
¾Supports install up to 4 GB memory size, but available total memory capacity is
3.2~3.5GB
¾Supports Dual-Channel data bus
PCI-Express BUS Slots:
¾Provides 1 x 16 PCI Express slot with 4 GB/s bandwidth (each direction)
¾Provides 2 x 1 PCI Express slots with 250 MB/s bandwidth (each direction)
¾All PCI Express slots are fully PCI Express 1.0a compliant
PCI BUS Slots:
¾Provides 3 PCI slots
¾Contains 33MHz, 32bit PCI interface, PCI 2.3 is compliant

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Infrared:
¾Supports IrDA Version 1.0 SIR Protocol with a maximum baud rate of up to 115.2
Kbps
Universal Serial Bus:
¾Supports up to 8 USB ports for USB compliant interface devices
¾Supports USB 2.0 Enhanced Host Controller Interface (EHCI) and USB 1.1
Universal Host Controller Interface (UHCI)
Onboard IDE Facilities:
¾Supports Ultra ATA 66/ 100, DMA and PIO modes
¾Supports IDE interface with CD-ROM
¾Supports high capacity hard disk drives
¾IDE slot can support 2 IDE drives
Raid IDE controller:
¾Two RAID IDE slots that supports Ultra ATA 133 IDE
¾Supports hard disk drives only
¾Each slot can support 2 IDE drives
¾Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD modes
Onboard SATA Bus:
¾4 SATA IDE slots
¾SATA 1.0 compatible
¾Supports 150 MB/s transfer rates
¾Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 modes (for PX925X-R/ PX925X PRO-R /PX925XE PRO-R only)
Hardware Monitor Function:
¾Monitors CPUFAN/ CHASFAN/ AUXFAN Speeds
¾Monitors system Voltage
HD Audio Sound Codec Onboard:
¾HD Audio (High Definition Audio) protocol compliance
¾Compliant with Azalia specifications
¾8-channel playback capability
¾Supports Sony/ Philips Digital Interfaces (S/PDIF)

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LAN Controller:
¾Broadcom BCM5789 LAN controller supports Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
connectivity.
¾The PX925X PRO/ PRO-R and the PX925XE PRO/ PRO-R provide an additional LAN
facility using a built-in VIA® VT6105 chipset which supports Ethernet 10/100
Mbit/s network connectivity.
I/O facilities:
¾One 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)
¾Contains two serial port, 16550 UART
¾Supports Infrared Data Transmissions using IrDA
¾Supports PS/2 mice and PS/2 keyboards
¾Supports 360 KB/720 KB/1.2 MB/1.44 MB/2.88 MB floppy disk drives
¾Contains 1 Game header
BIOS:
¾Phoenix-Award™ BIOS
¾Supports APM1.2
¾Supports ACPI2.0 power management
Watch Dog Timer:
¾This 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.
Automatically over-clocking facility:
¾When the power load over the regular value range, then the system will
automatically over-clocking for the current state and keep the system
normalize. Until the power restore the default value range, the system will also
restore the regular clock range. The regular value range is depending on the
peripheral devices you installed.

PX925X/PX925XE Series
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Configuration
Layout of PX925XE PRO

PX925X/PX925XE Series
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Layout of PX925XE PRO-R