AMI M920 Series User manual

Mainboard User’s Manual
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M920 Series, V1.3A
VT87 3/January 2002

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Notice:
Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every
supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by
Microsoft. 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. Please rest assured that our RD department has
already tested and verified these drivers. Just click the “Continue
Anyway” button and go ahead the installation.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction...................................................................1
Key Features...........................................................................2
Package Contents....................................................................5
Static Electricity Precautions..................................................6
Pre-Installation Inspection......................................................6
Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation..................................................7
Mainboard Components..........................................................8
I/O Ports..................................................................................9
Installing the Processor.........................................................10
Installing Memory Modules..................................................11
Jumper Settings.....................................................................13
The Panel Connectors...........................................................15
Other Devices Installation.....................................................17
Expansion Slots Installation..................................................18
Connecting Optional Devices ..............................................19
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility......................................................23
Introduction..........................................................................23
Running the Setup Utility...........…………………………...24
Standard CMOS Setup Page.................................................25
Advanced Setup Page...........................................................26
Power Management Setup Page............................................29
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page.............................................32
Load Optimal Settings..........................................................33
Load Best Performance Settings...........................................33
Features Setup Page..............................................................34
CPU PnP Setup Page............................................................36
Hardware Monitor Page........................................................37
Change Password..................................................................38
Exit.......................................................................................38
Chapter 4: Software & Applications.............................................39
Introduction..........................................................................39
Installing Support Software..................................................40
Bundled Software Installation...............................................42
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1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
This mainboard has a Socket 423 for the Intel Pentium 4 type
processors supporting front side bus (FSB) speeds up to 400 MHz.
This mainboard has the VIA VT87 3(P4X266) Northbridge and
T8233 Southbridge chipsets that support AC 97 audio codec,
and provide Ultra DMA 33/66/100 function. This mainboard has
four 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 mainboard has a full
set of I/O ports including two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard,
two serial ports, one parallel port, one MIDI/game port and six
USB ports (two backpanel ports, onboard USB headers providing
four extra ports).
By means of the Extended USB Module connected to the
mainboard, you can make four extra USB ports.
This mainboard is an ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printed
circuit board and measures 305 x 240mm.
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Key Features
This mainboard has these key features:
Socket 423 Processor
The PGA Socket 423
Accommodates Intel Pentium 4 CPUs
Supports a front-side bus (FSB) of 400 MHz
Chipset
There are T8753 Northbridge and T8233 Southbridge in this
chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture
with proven reliability and performance. A few of the chipset’s
advanced features are:
An advanced -Link memory controller architecture that
provides the bandwidth 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 100 interface on the chipset, which helps boost
system performance by providing a high-speed connection
to ATA 100 Hard Disk Drives, delivering maximum
sustained data transfer rates of 100 MB/sec
Additional key features include support for six USB ports, an AC
97 link for audio and modem, hardware monitoring, and
ACPI/OnNow power management.
Memor Support
The mainboard accommodates 2 DDR + 2 SDR 168 pin,
3.3 DIMM sockets with a total capacity of 1 GB system
memory.
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VGA
This mainboard includes a 4xAGP slot that provides eight
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
The AC 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC 97 2.2
specification, and supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital
Converter) and DAC (Digital Analog Converter) resolution
as well as 18-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent
and variable sampling rates. Further features include
support for four analog line-level stereo inputs.
Expansion Options
The mainboard comes with the following expansion options:
Four 32-bit PCI slots capable of Ultra DMA bus mastering
with transfer rates of 33/66/100 MB/sec
An 4xAGP slot
A CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot
Onboard I/O Ports
The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
Two serial ports
One parallel port
One MIDI/game port
Six USB ports (two backpanel ports, onboard USB headers
providing four extra ports)
Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
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BIOS Firmware
This mainboard 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
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different
processor clock speeds.
Built-in Ethernet LAN
Built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet LAN
T8233 integrates Fast Ethernet MAC and T6013 LAN
PHY in compliance with IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX,
10BASE-T and ANSI X3.263 TP-PMD standards
In compliance with ACPI 1.0 and the Network Device
Class Power Management 1.0
High Performance achieved by 100Mbps clock generator
and data recovery circuit for 100Mbps receiver
Bundled Software
PC-Cillin 2000 provides automatic virus protection under
Windows 95/98/NT/2000
MediaRing Talk provides PC to PC or PC to Phone
internet phone communication
3Deep delivers the precise imagery and displays accurate
color in your monitor
Recovery Genius 21st V .0 provides the function to
recover, reserve and transfer hard disk data.
CD Ghost is the software stimulating a real CD-ROM to
perform equivalent function.
Language Genius 21st is the software to provides learning
tools of language and singing.
PC DJ is a dual-MP3 player that enables users to actually
mix music right on their own personal computers.
Adobe Acrobat Reader V .0 is the software to help users
read .PDF files.
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Dimensions
ATX form factor of 305 x 240mm
Package Contents
Attention : This mainboard serial has two models, M920LR(LAN
Ready) and M920(without LAN). Please contact your local
supplier for more information about your purchased model. Each
model will support different specification listed as below:
Model Specification
M920LR Onboard LAN PHY chip (U15),
USB + RJ-45 LAN connector
M920 USB connector only
Your mainboard package contains the following items:
The mainboard
The User’s Manual
One diskette drive ribbon cable
One IDE drive ribbon cable
Software support CD
Module Retention damp
Optional Accessories
You can purchase the following optional accessories for this
mainboard.
Extended USB module
CNR v.90 56K Fax/Modem card
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Static Electricity Precautions
Static electricity may damage components of this mainboard.
Please take the following precautions while unpacking the
mainboard and installing it in a system.
1. Keep the mainboard and other components in their original
static-proof packaging until you are ready to install them.
2. During installation, wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If
you don’t have a wrist strap, you can discharge static
electricity by touching the bare metal of the system chassis.
3. Handle the mainboard carefully by the edges. Avoid touching
the components unless it is absolutely necessary. During
installation, put the mainboard on top of the static-protection
packaging that comes in with the component side facing up.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect the mainboard whether there are any damages to the
components and connectors on the board.
2. If the mainboard seems damaged to you, please do not connect
power to the system. Contact your mainboard vendor and
show where the damages are.
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Chapter 2
Mainboard Installation
To install this mainboard in a system, please follow the instructions
in this chapter:
Identify the mainboard components
Install a CPU
Install one or more system memory modules
erify that all jumpers or switches are set correctly
Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case)
Connect any extension brackets or cables to connecting
headers on the mainboard
Install other devices and make the appropriate connections to
the mainboard connecting headers.
Note:
1. Before installing this mainboard, make sure jumper JBAT1 is
under Normal setting. See this chapter for information about
locating JBAT1 and the setting options.
2. Never connect power to the system during installation;
otherwise, it may damage the mainboard.
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Mainboard Components
Identify major components on the mainboard via this diagram
underneath.
Note: Those jumpers of mainboard not appearing in this
illustration are for testing only.
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I/O Ports
The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports
on the mainboard.
PS/2
mouse
PS/2
ke board
USB
ports
Parallel port (LPT1)
Serial port
COM 1
Serial port
COM 2 Line-in
Game port
Microphone
Line-out
LAN
port
1. Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing
device.
2. Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2
keyboard.
3. Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.
4. Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel
communications devices.
5. Use the COM ports to connect serial devices such
as mice or fax/modems. COM1 is identified by the
system as COM1/3. COM2 is identified by the
system as COM2/4.
6. Use the game port to connect a joystick or a MIDI
device.
7. Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices.
The left side jack is for a stereo line-out signal. The
middle jack is for a stereo line-in signal. The right
side jack is for a microphone.
8. Use this port to connect to the network.
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Installing t e Processor
This mainboard has a Socket 423 processor socket. When choosing
a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system.
Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and
system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal
cache memory and external cache memory.
CPU Installation Procedure
Follow these instructions to install the CPU:
1. Unhook the CPU socket’s locking lever by pulling
it away from socket and raising it to the upright
position.
2. Match the pin 1 corner of CPU socket to the one of
processor, and insert the processor into the socket.
Do not use force.
3. Push the locking lever down and hook it under the
latch on the edge of socket.
4. Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU.
5. Lower the CPU fan/heatsink unit onto the CPU and
CPU socket, and then use the retention module
clamps to snap the fan/heatsink into place.
6. Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU
cooling fan power supply (CPU_FAN) on the
mainboard.
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Installing Memory Modules
This mainboard accommodates 168-pin 3.3 /184-pin 2.5
unbuffered SDRAM memory modules. The memory chips must be
standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory).
The CPU supports 100MHz system bus. The SDRAM DIMMs
and DDRs can synchronously work with 100 MHz or operates over
a 133 MHz system bus.
You must install at least one memory module in order to use the
mainboard, and you can only use one of the both SDRAM and
DDR SDRAM at the same time.
DDR SDRAM provides 800 MBps or 1 GBps data transfer
depending on whether the bus is 100 MHz or 133 MHz. It doubles
the rate to 1.6 GBps and 2.1 GBps by transferring data on both the
rising and falling edges of the clock. DDR SDRAM uses additional
power and ground lines and requires 184-pin 2.5 unbuffered
DIMM module rather than the 168-pin 3.3 unbuffered DIMMs
used by SDRAM.
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Installation Procedure
The mainboard accommodates two memory modules. You must
install at least one module in any of the three slots. Each module
can be installed with up to 1GB system memory.
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot
down.
2. Align the memory module with the slot. The
DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the
DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can
only be installed correctly.
3. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
4. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it
firmly down until it seats correctly. The slot latches
are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
5. Install any remaining DIMM modules.
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Jumper Settings
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You
may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup
Utility are incorrect and prevent your mainboard from operating. To
clear the CMOS memory disconnect all the power cables from the
mainboard and then 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.
CPU Clock JP1A1 JP1B1
100M Short Pins 1-2 Short Pins 2-3
133M Short Pins 2-3 Short Pins 1-2
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JP4
JP1A1
JP1B1
JP1
JP2
J2A/B/C/D
J3A/B/C/D
JP13
J12
J16
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JP1: DRAM Voltage (VCC)
This jumper enables to select voltage of DRAM.
Function Jumper Setting
2.5V (DDR) Open Pins 1-2
3.3V (SDR) Short Pins 1-2
J2A/B/C/D, J3A/B/C/D: DDR/SDR DRAM Type Selector
This jumper enables to select the type of DDR or SDR
DRAM.
Function Jumper Setting
DDR1 DDR2 Short all J2A/B/C/D and J3A/B/C/D pins
DIMM1 DIMM2 Open all J2A/B/C/D and J3A/B/C/D pins
JP2: Wake on Keyboard/USB activity
This jumper enables any USB keyboard activity to power up a system
previously in a standby or sleep state.
Function Jumper Setting
5V Short Pins 1-2
5VSB Short Pins 2-3
J13: Flash ROM Voltage (VCC)
This jumper enables to select voltage of flash ROM.
Function Jumper Setting
5V Short Pins 1-2
3.3V Short Pins 2-3
JP4: Flash ROM Size
This jumper enables to select size of flash ROM.
Function Jumper Setting
2M Short Pins 1-2
4M Short Pins 2-3
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T e Panel Connector
PANEL1
If there are a headphone jack or/and a microphone jack on the front
panel, connect the cables to the PANEL1 on the mainboard.
Device Pins
Line Out (L) 9 10
Line Out (R) 5 6
MIC In 1 2
PANEL2
This panel connector provides a set of switch and LED connectors
found on ATX case. Refer to the table below for information.
Device Pins
Empty 10
N/C 9
Power
ON/OFF
6 8
Reset Switch 5 7
Green LED
Indicator
+2 4
HDD LED +1 -3
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J16: LAN LED Indicator
This connector is attached to LAN device that needs a LED
indicator.
Device Pins
Link LED 1 +2
ACT LED +3 4
Note: The plus sign (+) indicates a pin which must be
connected to a positive voltage.
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1
4
LINK
LED
ACT
LED
+
+