CyberResearch MXGE Series User manual

Motherboards
USER’S MANUAL
VER. 2.0C • JAN 2009
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MXGE Series
ATX Motherboard with 3.4GHz
Pentium 4 CPU, 5 PCI and 1 PCIe
Slots, VGA, SATA, USB, LAN,
CompactFlash, and Audio
®
CyberResearch®,Inc.
www.cyberresearch.com
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203-483-8815 (9am to 5pm EST) FAX: [phone]

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In no event will CyberResearch, Inc. be liable for direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use of or inability
to use the product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of
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Other product names mentioned herein are used for identification
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• NOTICE •
CyberResearch, Inc. does not authorize any CyberResearch product for
use in life support systems, medical equipment, and/or medical devices
without the written approval of the President of CyberResearch, Inc. Life
support devices and systems are devices or systems which are intended
for surgical implantation into the body, or to support or sustain life and
whose failure to perform can be reasonably expected to result in injury.
Other medical equipment includes devices used for monitoring, data
acquisition, modification, or notification purposes in relation to life
support, life sustaining, or vital statistic recording. CyberResearch
products are not designed with the components required, are not subject
to the testing required, and are not submitted to the certification required
to ensure a level of reliability appropriate for the treatment and diagnosis of
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Revision # Description Date of Issue
1.0 Initial Release May 2008
2.0C Revision January 18th 2009

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Manual Conventions
WARNING!
Warnings appear where overlooked details may cause damage to the equipment or result
in personal injury. Warnings should be taken seriously. Warnings are easy to recognize.
The word “warning” is written as “WARNING,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by
text. The text is the warning message. A warning message is shown below:
WARNING:
This is an example of a warning message. Failure to adhere to warning
messages may result in permanent damage to the MXGE or personal
injury to the user. Please take warning messages seriously.
CAUTION!
Cautionary messages should also be heeded to help reduce the chance of losing data or
damaging the MXGE. Cautions are easy to recognize. The word “caution” is written as
“CAUTION,” both capitalized and bold and is followed. The italicized text is the cautionary
message. A caution message is shown below:

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CAUTION:
This is an example of a caution message. Failure to adhere to cautions
messages may result in permanent damage to the MXGE. Please take
caution messages seriously.
NOTE:
These messages inform the reader of essential but non-critical information. These
messages should be read carefully as any directions or instructions contained therein can
help avoid making mistakes. Notes are easy to recognize. The word “note” is written as
“NOTE,” both capitalized and bold and is followed by text. The text is the cautionary
message. A note message is shown below:
NOTE:
This is an example of a note message. Notes should always be read.
Notes contain critical information about the MXGE. Please take note
messages seriously.

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Packing List
NOTE:
If any of the components listed in the checklist below are missing,
please do not proceed with the installation. Instead, please contact
CyberResearch, Inc. To contact a CyberResearch sales representative,
please send an email to [email protected].
The items listed below should all be included in the MXGE package.
1 x MXGE single board computer
2 x Dual RS-232 cable
1 x ATA 66/100 flat cable
1 x I/O Shielding
2 x SATA cables
1 x SATA power cables
1 x Mini jumper Pack
1 x Utility CD
Images of the above items are shown in Chapter 3.

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Table of Contents
1INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 1
1.1 OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 MXGE Features ................................................................................................. 2
1.2 MXGE OVERVIEW..................................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 MXGE Overview Photo...................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 MXGE Peripheral Connectors and Jumpers..................................................... 4
1.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................... 6
2DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 9
2.1 DIMENSIONS............................................................................................................. 10
2.1.1 Board Dimensions............................................................................................ 10
2.1.2 External Interface Panel Dimensions.............................................................. 10
2.2 DATA FLOW...............................................................................................................11
2.3 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS ....................................................................................... 12
2.3.1 Intel® Core™2 Duo Features ......................................................................... 13
2.3.2 Intel® Pentium® 4 Features............................................................................ 13
2.3.3 Intel® Celeron® D Features ........................................................................... 13
2.4 INTEL®945G NORTHBRIDGE CHIPSET...................................................................... 13
2.4.1 Intel®945G Overview...................................................................................... 13
2.4.2 Intel®945G Memory Support .......................................................................... 14
2.4.3 Intel®945G Integrated Graphics Media Accelerator 950............................... 15
2.4.4 Intel®945G PCIe x16 ...................................................................................... 16
2.4.4.1 PCIe x16 Bus Specifications..................................................................... 17
2.4.5 Intel®945G Integrated Graphics..................................................................... 18
2.4.6 Intel®945G Direct Media Interface (DMI) ..................................................... 18
2.5 INTEL®ICH7 SOUTHBRIDGE CHIPSET...................................................................... 18
2.5.1 Intel®ICH7 Overview...................................................................................... 18
2.5.2 Intel®ICH7 Audio Codec ’97 Controller......................................................... 19
2.5.3 Intel®ICH7 IDE Interface............................................................................... 21
2.5.4 Intel®ICH7 Low Pin Count (LPC) Interface................................................... 23
2.5.5 Intel®ICH7 PCI Interface ............................................................................... 24

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2.5.5.1 PCI-to-ISA Bridge .................................................................................... 25
2.5.6 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet.......................................................................... 27
2.5.7 Intel®ICH7 Real Time Clock........................................................................... 28
2.5.8 Intel®ICH7 SATA Controller........................................................................... 28
2.5.9 Intel®ICH7 USB Controller............................................................................ 29
2.6 LPC BUS COMPONENTS ........................................................................................... 30
2.6.1 LPC Bus Overview........................................................................................... 30
2.6.2 BIOS Chipset.................................................................................................... 31
2.6.3 Super I/O chipset.............................................................................................. 32
2.6.3.1 Super I/O LPC Interface ........................................................................... 32
2.6.3.2 Super I/O Digital Input/Output................................................................. 32
2.6.3.3 Super I/O 16C550 UARTs ........................................................................ 32
2.6.3.4 Super I/O Enhanced Hardware Monitor................................................... 33
2.6.3.5 Super I/O Fan Speed Controller................................................................ 33
2.6.3.6 Super I/O Floppy Disk Controller............................................................. 33
2.6.3.7 Super I/O Keyboard/Mouse Controller..................................................... 33
2.6.3.8 Super I/O Parallel Port.............................................................................. 34
2.6.4 Fintek F81216DG LPC Serial Port Chipset.................................................... 34
2.7 ENVIRONMENTALAND POWER SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................... 34
2.7.1 System Monitoring ........................................................................................... 34
2.7.2 Operating Temperature and Temperature Control........................................... 35
2.7.3 Power Consumption......................................................................................... 35
3UNPACKING.......................................................................................................... 37
3.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 38
3.2 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 38
3.2.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 38
3.3 UNPACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................... 39
3.3.1 Package Contents............................................................................................. 39
3.4 OPTIONAL ITEMS...................................................................................................... 41
4CONNECTOR PINOUTS...................................................................................... 43
4.1 PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS..................................................................... 44
4.1.1 MXGE Layout .................................................................................................. 44
4.1.2 Peripheral Interface Connectors ..................................................................... 45

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4.1.3 External Interface Panel Connectors............................................................... 46
4.2 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS...................................................................... 47
4.2.1 ATX +12V Power Connector ........................................................................... 47
4.2.2 ATX Power Connector ..................................................................................... 48
4.2.3 Auxiliary Audio Connector (4-pin) .................................................................. 50
4.2.4 Audio CD In Connector (4-pin)....................................................................... 50
4.2.5 Audio Connector .............................................................................................. 51
4.2.6 CompactFlash® Socket.................................................................................... 53
4.2.7 Digital Input/Output (DIO) Connector............................................................ 55
4.2.8 Fan Connector (+12V) (CPU Cooling Fan) ................................................... 56
4.2.9 Fan Connector (+12V) (System Cooling Fans)............................................... 57
4.2.10 Floppy Disk Connector (34-pin).................................................................... 58
4.2.11 Front Panel Connector (14-pin)..................................................................... 60
4.2.12 IDE Connector (40-pin)................................................................................. 61
4.2.13 Infrared Interface Connector (5-pin)............................................................. 63
4.2.14 PCI Slot.......................................................................................................... 64
4.2.15 PCI Express x16 Slot...................................................................................... 67
4.2.16 SATA Drive Connectors ................................................................................. 71
4.2.17 Serial Port Connectors (RS-232)................................................................... 72
4.2.18 Serial Port Connector (COM 2)(RS-232, RS-422 or RS-485)....................... 73
4.2.19 Serial Port Connector (COM 2)( RS-422 or RS-485 only)............................ 74
4.2.20 SPDIF Connector........................................................................................... 76
4.2.21 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Connector.................................................. 77
4.2.22 USB Connectors (Internal)............................................................................ 78
4.3 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTORS................................................... 79
4.3.1 Keyboard/Mouse Connector ............................................................................ 80
4.3.2 Parallel Port Connector .................................................................................. 81
4.3.3 Audio Connectors............................................................................................. 82
4.3.4 LAN Connectors............................................................................................... 82
4.3.5 USB Connectors............................................................................................... 83
4.3.6 VGA Connector................................................................................................ 84
4.3.7 Serial Communications Connector.................................................................. 85
5INSTALLATION .................................................................................................... 87
5.1ANTI-STATIC PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................... 88

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5.2 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS.............................................................................. 89
5.2.1 Installation Notices.......................................................................................... 89
5.2.2 Installation Checklist....................................................................................... 90
5.3 UNPACKING.............................................................................................................. 91
5.3.1 Unpacking Precautions.................................................................................... 91
5.4 CPU, CPU COOLING KIT AND DIMM INSTALLATION .............................................. 92
5.4.1 LGA775 CPU Installation................................................................................ 92
5.4.2 LGA775 Cooling Kit Installation..................................................................... 96
5.4.3 DIMM Installation........................................................................................... 98
5.4.4 CF Card Installation...................................................................................... 100
5.5 JUMPER SETTINGS .................................................................................................. 101
5.5.1 AT Power Select Jumper Settings................................................................... 102
5.5.2 CF Card Setup ............................................................................................... 103
5.5.3 Clear CMOS Jumper...................................................................................... 104
5.5.4 COM 2 Function Select Jumper..................................................................... 105
5.6 CHASSIS INSTALLATION.......................................................................................... 106
5.6.1 Airflow............................................................................................................ 106
5.7 INTERNAL PERIPHERAL DEVICE CONNECTIONS...................................................... 107
5.7.1 Peripheral Device Cables.............................................................................. 107
5.7.2 ATA Flat Cable Connection ........................................................................... 108
5.7.3 FDD Cable Connection (Optional) ............................................................... 109
5.7.4 Dual RS-232 Cable with Slot Bracket.............................................................110
5.7.5 Dual RS-232/422/485 Cables (Optional Cable).............................................111
5.7.6 SATA Drive Connection ..................................................................................112
5.7.7 USB Cable (Dual Port) (Optional).................................................................113
5.7.8 USB Cable (Four Port) (Optional).................................................................114
5.8 EXTERNAL PERIPHERAL INTERFACE CONNECTION ..................................................115
5.8.1 Audio Connection............................................................................................116
5.8.2 LAN Connection..............................................................................................117
5.8.3 Parallel Device Connection............................................................................117
5.8.4 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connection ..........................................................118
5.8.5 Serial Device Connection ...............................................................................119
5.8.6 USB Connection (Dual Connector)............................................................... 120
5.8.7 VGA Monitor Connection .............................................................................. 121

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6BIOS SCREENS.................................................................................................... 123
6.1 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................... 124
6.1.1 Starting Setup................................................................................................. 124
6.1.2 Using Setup.................................................................................................... 124
6.1.3 Getting Help................................................................................................... 125
6.1.4 Unable to Reboot After Configuration Changes............................................ 125
6.1.5 BIOS Menu Bar.............................................................................................. 125
6.2 MAIN...................................................................................................................... 126
6.3ADVANCED............................................................................................................. 127
6.3.1 CPU Configuration........................................................................................ 128
6.3.2 IDE Configuration......................................................................................... 130
6.3.2.1 IDE Master, IDE Slave ........................................................................... 132
6.3.3 Floppy Configuration..................................................................................... 137
6.3.4 Super IO Configuration ................................................................................. 139
6.3.5 Hardware Health Configuration.................................................................... 144
6.3.6 Power Configuration ..................................................................................... 148
6.3.6.1 ACPI Configuration ................................................................................ 149
6.3.6.2 APM Configuration................................................................................. 150
6.3.7 Remote Access Configuration........................................................................ 153
6.3.8 Trusted Computing......................................................................................... 157
6.3.9 USB Configuration......................................................................................... 158
6.3.9.1 USB Mass Storage Device Configuration............................................... 160
6.4 PCI/PNP................................................................................................................. 162
6.5 BOOT...................................................................................................................... 165
6.5.1 Boot Settings Configuration........................................................................... 165
6.5.2 Boot Device Priority...................................................................................... 168
6.5.3 Removable Drives.......................................................................................... 169
6.5.4 USB Drives..................................................................................................... 170
6.6 SECURITY............................................................................................................... 171
6.7 CHIPSET ................................................................................................................. 173
6.7.1 NorthBridge Configuration............................................................................ 174
6.7.2 SouthBridge Configuration............................................................................ 177
6.8 EXIT....................................................................................................................... 180
7DRIVER INSTALLATION.................................................................................. 183

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7.1AVAILABLE SOFTWARE DRIVERS ............................................................................ 184
7.2 DRIVER CDAUTO-RUN.......................................................................................... 184
7.3 CHIPSET DRIVER INSTALLATION............................................................................. 186
7.4 INTEL GRAPHICS MEDIAACCELERATOR DRIVER INSTALLATION ............................ 188
7.5 BROADCOM LAN DRIVER (FOR GBELAN) INSTALLATION ................................... 192
7.6 REALTEK HDAUDIO DRIVER (ALC883) INSTALLATION........................................ 197
7.6.1 BIOS Setup..................................................................................................... 197
7.6.2 Driver Installation ......................................................................................... 197
7.7 SATARAID DRIVER INSTALLATION...................................................................... 203
ABIOS OPTIONS.................................................................................................... 209
BTERMINOLOGY................................................................................................. 215
CDIO INTERFACE................................................................................................. 221
C.1 DIO INTERFACE INTRODUCTION............................................................................ 222
C.2 DIO CONNECTOR PINOUTS.................................................................................... 222
C.3ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE SAMPLES........................................................................... 223
C.3.1 Enable the DIO Input Function..................................................................... 223
C.3.2 Enable the DIO Output Function.................................................................. 223
DWATCHDOG TIMER .......................................................................................... 225
EADDRESS MAPPING.......................................................................................... 229
E.1ADDRESS MAP ....................................................................................................... 230
E.2 1ST MB MEMORYADDRESS MAP .......................................................................... 230
E.3 IRQ MAPPING TABLE............................................................................................. 231
E.4 DMACHANNELASSIGNMENTS ............................................................................. 231
FCOMPATIBILITY................................................................................................ 233
F.1 COMPATIBLE OPERATING SYSTEMS ........................................................................ 234
F.2 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS...................................................................................... 234
F.3 COMPATIBLE MEMORY MODULES .......................................................................... 235
GINTEL® MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER..................................................... 237
G.1 INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 238
G.1.1 Precautions.................................................................................................... 238
G.2 FEATURES AND BENEFITS....................................................................................... 239

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G.3 ACCESSING THE INTEL®MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER ......................................... 239
G.4 RAID CONFIGURATION.......................................................................................... 240
G.4.1 Creating a RAID Volume ............................................................................... 240
G.4.2 Deleting a RAID Volume................................................................................ 245
G.4.3 Resetting a Disk to Non-RAID....................................................................... 247
G.4.4 Exiting the Matrix Storage Manager............................................................. 250
HINDEX.................................................................................................................... 251

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1: MXGE Motherboard ...................................................................................2
Figure 1-2: MXGE Overview [Front View] ...................................................................4
Figure 2-1: MXGE Dimensions (mm).........................................................................10
Figure 2-2: External Interface Panel Dimensions (mm)...........................................10
Figure 2-3: Data Flow Block Diagram........................................................................11
Figure 2-4: LGA775 CPU Socket................................................................................12
Figure 2-5: 240-pin DIMM Sockets.............................................................................15
Figure 2-6: PCIe x16 Socket.......................................................................................17
Figure 2-7: Audio Connectors....................................................................................20
Figure 2-8: IDE Connector..........................................................................................23
Figure 2-9: PCI Slots ...................................................................................................25
Figure 2-10: ISA Bus ...................................................................................................26
Figure 2-11: PCIe GbE.................................................................................................27
Figure 2-12: SATA Connectors...................................................................................29
Figure 2-13: USB Connectors ....................................................................................30
Figure 2-14: LPC Bus Components...........................................................................31
Figure 4-1: Connector and Jumper Locations .........................................................44
Figure 4-2: ATX Power Connector Location.............................................................48
Figure 4-3: ATX Power Connector Pinout Locations...............................................49
Figure 4-4: Auxiliary Audio Connector Location (4-pin) .........................................50
Figure 4-5: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts (4-pin).................................................51
Figure 4-6: Audio Connector Location (10-pin)........................................................52
Figure 4-7: CF Card Socket Location........................................................................54
Figure 4-8: DIO Connector Connector Locations ....................................................56
Figure 4-9: +12V Fan Connector Location................................................................57
Figure 4-10: +12V Fan Connector Location..............................................................58
Figure 4-11: 34-pin FDD Connector Location...........................................................59
Figure 4-12: Front Panel Connector Pinout Locations (14-pin)..............................60

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Figure 4-13: IDE Device Connector Locations.........................................................62
Figure 4-14: Infrared Connector Pinout Locations..................................................64
Figure 4-15: PCI Slot Location...................................................................................65
Figure 4-16: PCIe x16 Connector Location...............................................................68
Figure 4-17: SATA Drive Connector Locations.........................................................72
Figure 4-18: RS-232 COM Connector Pinout Locations..........................................73
Figure 4-19: RS-232/422/485 Serial Port Connector Location ................................74
Figure 4-20: RS-422/485 Serial Port Connector Location .......................................75
Figure 4-21: SPDIF Connector Pinout Locations.....................................................76
Figure 4-22: TPM Connector Pinout Locations........................................................77
Figure 4-23: USB Connector Pinout Locations........................................................78
Figure 4-24: MXGE External Interface Connectors..................................................79
Figure 4-25: PS/2 Pinouts...........................................................................................80
Figure 4-26: Parallel Port Connector Pinout Locations ..........................................81
Figure 4-27: Audio Connector....................................................................................82
Figure 4-28: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector ....................................................................83
Figure 4-29: USB Connector Pinout Locations........................................................84
Figure 4-30: VGA Connector ......................................................................................84
Figure 4-31: Serial Communications Connector Pinout Locations .......................85
Figure 5-1: Intel LGA775 Socket................................................................................93
Figure 5-2: Remove the CPU Socket Protective Shield...........................................94
Figure 5-3: Open the CPU Socket Load Plate...........................................................94
Figure 5-4: Insert the Socket LGA775 CPU...............................................................95
Figure 5-5: Cooling Kit................................................................................................96
Figure 5-6: Cooling Kit................................................................................................96
Figure 5-7: Securing the Heat sink to the PCB Board.............................................98
Figure 5-8: Installing a DIMM......................................................................................99
Figure 5-9: CF Card Installation.............................................................................. 101
Figure 5-10: AT Power Select Jumper Location.................................................... 103
Figure 5-11: CF Card Setup Jumper Location....................................................... 104
Figure 5-12: Clear CMOS Jumper........................................................................... 105
Figure 5-13: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Location ........................................ 106

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Figure 5-14: IDE Cable Connection........................................................................ 108
Figure 5-15: FDD Cable Connection....................................................................... 109
Figure 5-16: Dual RS-232 Cable Installation...........................................................110
Figure 5-17: Dual Serial Port Connector Cable Connection.................................111
Figure 5-18: SATA Drive Cable Connection............................................................112
Figure 5-19: SATA Power Drive Connection...........................................................113
Figure 5-20: Dual USB Cable Connection...............................................................114
Figure 5-21: Four Port USB Cable Connection ......................................................115
Figure 5-22: Audio Connectors................................................................................116
Figure 5-23: LAN Connection...................................................................................117
Figure 5-24: Parallel Device Connector ..................................................................118
Figure 5-25: PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector......................................................119
Figure 5-26: Serial Device Connector .................................................................... 120
Figure 5-27: USB Connector ................................................................................... 121
Figure 5-28: VGA Connector ................................................................................... 122
Figure 7-1: Introduction Screen.............................................................................. 185
Figure 7-2: Available Drivers................................................................................... 185
Figure 7-3: Chipset Driver Installation Program ................................................... 186
Figure 7-4: Chipset Driver Installation Welcome Screen ..................................... 186
Figure 7-5: Chipset Driver Installation License Agreement................................. 187
Figure 7-6: Chipset Driver Readme File Information............................................ 187
Figure 7-7: Chipset Driver Installation Complete.................................................. 188
Figure 7-8: Select the Operating System............................................................... 189
Figure 7-9: VGA Driver............................................................................................. 189
Figure 7-10: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator InstallShield Wizard................ 190
Figure 7-11: InstallShield Wizard Extracting Files................................................ 190
Figure 7-12: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Welcome Screen.......... 191
Figure 7-13: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver License Agreement ..... 191
Figure 7-14: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Installing Notice........... 192
Figure 7-15: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator Installation Complete.............. 192
Figure 7-16: Windows Control Panel...................................................................... 193
Figure 7-17: System Icon......................................................................................... 194

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Figure 7-18: Device Manager Tab ........................................................................... 194
Figure 7-19: Device Manager List........................................................................... 195
Figure 7-20: Search for Suitable Driver.................................................................. 196
Figure 7-21: Locate Driver Files.............................................................................. 196
Figure 7-22: Location Browsing Window............................................................... 197
Figure 7-23: Select the Audio CODEC.................................................................... 198
Figure 7-24: Select the OS....................................................................................... 199
Figure 7-25: Select the OS Version......................................................................... 199
Figure 7-26: Locate the Setup Program Icon......................................................... 200
Figure 7-27: The InstallShield Wizard Starts ......................................................... 200
Figure 7-28: Preparing Setup Screen..................................................................... 201
Figure 7-29: InstallShield Wizard Welcome Screen.............................................. 201
Figure 7-30: Audio Driver Software Configuration ............................................... 202
Figure 7-31: Installation Wizard Updates the System........................................... 202
Figure 7-32: Restart the Computer......................................................................... 203
Figure 7-33: SATA RAID Driver Installation Program............................................ 204
Figure 7-34: SATA RAID Setup Program Icon........................................................ 205
Figure 7-35: InstallShield Wizard Setup Screen.................................................... 205
Figure 7-36: Matrix Storage Manager Setup Screen............................................. 206
Figure 7-37: Matrix Storage Manager Welcome Screen....................................... 206
Figure 7-38: Matrix Storage Manager Warning Screen......................................... 207
Figure 7-39: Matrix Storage Manager License Agreement................................... 207
Figure 7-40: Matrix Storage Manager Readme File............................................... 208
Figure 7-41: Matrix Storage Manager Setup Complete ........................................ 208

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List of Tables
Table 1-1: Technical Specifications.............................................................................7
Table 2-1: Supported HDD Specifications ................................................................22
Table 2-2: Power Consumption..................................................................................36
Table 3-1: Package List Contents..............................................................................40
Table 3-2: Package List Contents..............................................................................42
Table 4-1: Peripheral Interface Connectors..............................................................46
Table 4-2: Rear Panel Connectors.............................................................................47
Table 4-3: ATX Power Connector Pinouts.................................................................48
Table 4-4: ATX Power Connector Pinouts.................................................................49
Table 4-5: Auxiliary Audio Connector Pinouts (4-pin) .............................................50
Table 4-6: Audio CD In Connector Pinouts...............................................................51
Table 4-7: Audio Connector Pinouts..........................................................................53
Table 4-8: CF Card Socket Pinouts............................................................................55
Table 4-9: DIO Connector Connector Pinouts..........................................................56
Table 4-10: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts..................................................................57
Table 4-11: +12V Fan Connector Pinouts..................................................................58
Table 4-12: 34-pin FDD Connector Pinouts ..............................................................60
Table 4-13: Front Panel Connector Pinouts (14-pin)................................................61
Table 4-14: IDE Connector Pinouts............................................................................63
Table 4-15: Infrared Connector Pinouts....................................................................64
Table 4-16: PCI Slot.....................................................................................................67
Table 4-17: PCIe x16 Side A Pinouts..........................................................................70
Table 4-18: PCIe x16 Side B Pinouts .........................................................................71
Table 4-19: SATA Drive Connector Pinouts ..............................................................72
Table 4-20: RS-232 COM Connector Pinouts............................................................73
Table 4-21: RS-232/RS-485 Serial Port Connector Pinouts.....................................74
Table 4-22: RS-422/485 Serial Port Connector Pinouts...........................................76
Table 4-23: SPDIF Connector Pinouts.......................................................................77

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Table 4-24: TPM Connector Pinouts..........................................................................78
Table 4-25: USB Port Connector Pinouts..................................................................79
Table 4-26: PS/2 Connector Pinouts..........................................................................80
Table 4-27: Parallel Pinouts........................................................................................81
Table 4-28: LAN Pinouts .............................................................................................83
Table 4-29: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector LEDs............................................................83
Table 4-30: USB Connector Pinouts..........................................................................84
Table 4-31: VGA Connector Pinouts..........................................................................85
Table 4-32: COM1 RS-232 Mode Connector Pinouts ...............................................86
Table 5-1: Jumpers................................................................................................... 102
Table 5-2: AT Power Select Jumper Settings......................................................... 102
Table 5-3: CF Card Setup Jumper Settings ........................................................... 103
Table 5-4: Clear CMOS Jumper Settings................................................................ 105
Table 5-5: COM 2 Function Select Jumper Settings............................................. 106
Table 5-6: Cables Provided with Board.................................................................. 107
Table 6-1: BIOS Navigation Keys............................................................................ 125