Avalue Technology MX965GME User manual

Avalue Technology Inc.
MX965GME
Intel Core 2 Duo Mini-ITX Mainboard
Users Manual
1st Edition –8 November 2007

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FCC Statement
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING
INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN TESTED AND FOUND TO COMPLY WITH THE
LIMITS FOR A CLASS "A" DIGITAL DEVICE, PURSUANT TO PART 15 OF THE FCC
RULES THESE LIMITS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE REASONABLE PROTECTION
AGAINST HARMFUL INTERFERENCE WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IN A
COMMERCIAL ENVIRONMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT GENERATES, USES, AND CAN
RADIATE RADIO FREQUENCY ENERGY AND, IF NOT INSTALLED AND USED IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 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.
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2007 Avalue Technology Inc., ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
No part of this document may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the prior
written permission of the original manufacture
Trademark Acknowledgement
Brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
Owners

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Disclaimer
Avalue Technology Inc. reserves the right to make changes, without notice, to any
product, including circuits and/or software described or contained in this manual in order
to improve design and/or performance. Avalue Technology assumes no responsibility or
liability for the use of the described product(s), conveys no license or title under any
patent, copyright, or masks work rights to these products, and makes no
representations or warranties that these products are free from patent, copyright, or
mask work right infringement, unless otherwise specified. Applications that are
described in this manual are for illustration purposes only. Avalue Technology Inc.
makes no representation or warranty that such application will be suitable for the
specified use without further testing or modification.
Life Support Policy
Avalue Technology’s PRODUCTS ARE NOT FOR USE AS CRITICAL COMPONENTS
IN LIFE SUPPORT DEVICES OR SYSTEMS WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN
APPROVAL OF Avalue Technology Inc.
As used herein:
1. Life support devices or systems are devices or systems which, (a) are intended for
surgical implant into body, or (b) support or sustain life and whose failure to perform,
when properly used in accordance with instructions for use provided in the labeling, can
be reasonably expected to result in significant injury to the user.
2. A critical component is any component of a life support device or system whose
failure to perform can be reasonably expected to cause the failure of the life support
device or system, or to affect its safety or effectiveness.
A Message to the Customer
Avalue Customer Services
Each and every Avalue’s product is built to the most exacting specifications to ensure
reliable performance in the harsh and demanding conditions typical of industrial
environments. Whether your new Avalue device is destined for the laboratory or the
factory floor, you can be assured that your product will provide the reliability and ease of
operation for which the name Avalue has come to be known.
Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Here is a guide to Avalue’s customer services.
To ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below
carefully.

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Technical Support
We want you to get the maximum performance from your products. So if you run into
technical difficulties, we are here to help. For the most frequently asked questions, you
can easily find answers in your product documentation. These answers are normally a
lot more detailed than the ones we can give over the phone. So please consult the
user’s manual first.
To receive the latest version of the user’s manual; please visit our Web site at:
http://www.avalue.com.tw/
If you still cannot find the answer, gather all the information or questions that apply to
your problem, and with the product close at hand, call your dealer. Our dealers are well
trained and ready to give you the support you need to get the most from your Avalue’s
products. In fact, most problems reported are minor and are able to be easily solved
over the phone. In addition, free technical support is available from Avalue’s engineers
every business day. We are always ready to give advice on application requirements or
specific information on the installation and operation of any of our products. Please do
not hesitate to call or email us.
Headquarters
Avalue Technology Inc.
7F, 228, Lian-cheng Road,
Chung Ho City, Taipei,
Taiwan
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
http://www.avalue.com.tw
E-mail: [email protected]
US Branch Office
Avalue Technology Inc.
Suite 210, 200 Tornillo Way,
Tinton Falls, NJ 07712
USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.avalue.com.tw
E-mail: [email protected]
Europe Branch Office
Avalue Europe A/S
Nordre Strandvej 13,
3480 Fredensborg,
Denmark
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
http://www.avalue.com.tw
E-mail: [email protected]
China Branch Office
Avalue Technology Shanghai Inc.
Room 909, 9F, Section B, No.900,
Yisan Road, Caohejing Hi-tech Park,
Shanghai 200233, China
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
http://www.avalue.com.tw
E-mail: [email protected]

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Product Warranty
Avalue warrants to you, the original purchaser, that each of its products will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been repaired or altered by
persons other than repair personnel authorized by Avalue, or which have been subject
to misuse, abuse, accident or improper installation. Avalue assumes no liability under
the terms of this warranty as a consequence of such events. Because of Avalue’s high
quality control standards and rigorous testing, most of our customers never need to use
our repair service. If any of Avalue’s products is defective, it will be repaired or replaced
at no charge during the warranty period. For out-of-warranty repairs, you will be billed
according to the cost of replacement materials, service time, and freight. Please consult
your dealer for more details. If you think you have a defective product, follow these
steps:
1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered. (For example, CPU type
and speed, Avalue’s products model name, hardware & BIOS revision number, other
hardware and software used, etc.) Note anything abnormal and list any on-screen
messages you get when the problem occurs.
2. Call your dealer and describe the problem. Please have your manual, product, and
any helpful information available.
3. If your product is diagnosed as defective, obtain an RMA (return material
authorization) number from your dealer. This allows us to process your good return
more quickly.
4. Carefully pack the defective product, a complete Repair and Replacement Order
Card and a photocopy proof of purchase date (such as your sales receipt) in a
shippable container. A product returned without proof of the purchase date is not eligible
for warranty service.
5. Write the RMA number visibly on the outside of the package and ship it prepaid to
your dealer.

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Table of Contents
FCC Statement
2
Copyright Notice
2
Disclaimer
3
Life Support
3
Technical Support
4
Product Warranty
5
Chapter 1: Product Overview
Specifications
8
Layout
10
Chapter 2: Hardware Setup
Component Location
12
CPU
13
Memory
14
Power Supply
15
Back Panel
16
Connectors
18
Jumpers
26
Expansion
27
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
Entering Setup
30
Menu
32
Advanced
34
Boot
45
Security
49
Chipset
50
Exit
54

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Thank you for choosing the MX965GME Mini ITX mainboard from Avalue.
Based on the innovative Intel® GME965 & ICH8M controllers for optimal
system efficiency, the MX965GME accommodates the latest Intel® Core 2
Duo/Celeron® M 5XX series processors in Socket P and supports two
240-pin 533/667MHz DDRII DIMM to provide the maximum of 4GB
memory capacity. In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the
MX965GME can provide a high-performance solution for today’s front-end
and general purpose workstation, as well as in the future.

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Mainboard Specifications
Processor
- Intel Core 2 Duo/Celeron M 5xx CPU in Socket P
- Supports 3-pin CPU fan pin-header with Fan Speed Control
- Supports Intel Dual Core Technology to 533/800MHz and up
Supported FSB
- 533/800MHz
Chipset
- North Bridge: Intel GM965/GME965 chipset
- South Bridge: Intel ICH8M chipset
Memory
- DDR2 533/667 SDRAM (4GB Max)
- 2 DDR2 DIMM slots (240pin / 1.8V)
LAN
- Supports 2 Gb Ethernet by Intel 82573L & 82566DC
Audio
- HDA Codec by Realtek ALC888 7.1 channel
- Compliant with Azalia 1.0 specs
- 6 watt amplifier
IDE
- 1 IDE port by ICH8M
- Supports Ultra DMA 66/100 mode
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation mode
SATA
- SATA II ports by ICH8M
- Supports two SATA II devices
- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 300MB/s
Connectors
Back Panel
- 1 HDMI connector
- 2 RJ-45 LAN jacks and 4 USB 2.0 ports
- 1 D-Sub VGA and 1 DVI connector
- 1 serial port
- 1 PS2 keyboard/mouse port
- 3 audio jacks

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Connectors (Cont.)
Onboard Connectors
- 2 USB 2.0 connectors (4 ports)
- 1 parallel port connector
- 1 applifer connector (4-pin)
- 1 LVDS connector
- 1 TV-out connector
- 1 digital I/O connector (16GPIO)
- 1 serial port connector
- 1 front panel connector
Expansion
- 1 PCI Express x4 slot (optional)
- 1 Mini PCI-E slot
- 1 PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot
- 1 CF socket
Form Factor
- Mini ITX: 170mm x 170mm
Mounting
- 4 mounting holes
Environment
Storage Temperature
- Temperature: -20O C ~ 80O C
- Humidity: 0% RH ~ 95% RH
Operation Temperature
- Temperature: 0O C ~ 55O C
- Humidity: 0% RH ~ 85% RH

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Chapter 2
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup procedures. While
doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation
procedures. For some components, if you install in the wrong orientation, the
components will not work properly. Use a grounded wrist strap before handling
computer components. Static electricity may damage the components.

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MX965GME
JAUD2
JAMP1
PCI 1
JSPI2
J4
J6
F_USB1 & F_USB2
J7
JCASE1
IDE1
COM2
JLPT1
JCF_SEL1
SATA 1,2
ATX Power
SYS FAN
CPU FAN
JBAT1
JTV1
JLVDS1
J5

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CPU & Cooler Installation for Socket P
1. Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.
2. Place the CPU on top of the socket. Make sure to align the gold arrow on the CPU with the arrow
key on the socket.
3. Push the CPU down until its pins securely fit into the socket.
4. On the front end of the CPU socket is a locking
mechanism designed into the form of a screw head.
Make sure that you actuate or deactuate this
mechanism with a screwdriver before and after
installing the CPU.

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Memory
The DIMM slots are intended for system memory modules.
DDR2
240-pin,1.8V
Installing DDR2 Modules
1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right orientation.
2. Insert the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until the golden
finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the DIMM slot.
NOTE: You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted
in the DIMM slot.
3. The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.

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Power Supply
ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX power supply,
make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned.
Then push down the power supply firmly into the connector.
NOTE: Power supply of 350watts (and above) is highly recommended for system stability.

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Back Panel I/O
Mouse/Keyboard
The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.
Serial Port
The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16 bytes FIFOs.
You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.
VGA Port
The DB15-pin female connector is provided for monitor.
USB Port
The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other
USB-compatible devices.
LAN
The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local
Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it.
HDMI
DVI
VGA
USB
USB
Audio
Keyboard
LAN2
LAN21
COM1
Mouse

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Audio Ports
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color of the audio
jacks for different audio sound effects.
Line-In (Blue) - Line In / Side-Surround Out in 7.1 channel mode, is used for external CD
player, tape player or other audio devices.
Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.
Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.
HDMI and DVI Ports
This The HDMI and DVI ports are for digital video output.
Note: It is not recommended to use a HDMI-to-DVI adaptor on HDMI port

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Connectors
Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCASE1
This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is opened, the chassis
intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record this status and show a warning
message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
IDEConnector: IDE1
This connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives and other IDE devices.
NOTE: If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to
master / slave mode by setting jumpers. Refer to IDE device’s documentation supplied by the
vendors for jumper setting instructions.

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Digital IO Connector: J4
The J4 is designed to connect the General-Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) peripheral module.
Serial ATA II Connector: SATA1, SATA2
This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA II interface port. Each connector can connect to one
Serial ATA II device.
NOTE: Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may
occur during transmission.

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Audio Amplifier Connector: JAMP1
The JAMP1 is used to connect audio amplifiers to enhance audio performance.
SPI Flash ROM Connector: JSPI2
This connector is used to flash SPI flash ROM.