DFI 845GV-MLV User manual

845GV-MLV
Rev. D+
System Board
User’s Manual
72540412

Copyright
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entity of such revisions or changes.
© 2004. All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
Windows®98 SE, Windows®ME, Windows®2000, Windows NT®
4.0 and Windows®XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Cor-
poration. Intel®and Pentium®4 are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation. Award is a registered trademark of Award Software,
Inc. Other trademarks and registered trademarks of products
appearing in this manual are the properties of their respective
holders.
Caution
To avoid damage to the system:
• Use the correct AC input voltage range.....
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• Unplug the power cord before removing the system chassis
cover for installation or servicing. After installation or servicing,
cover the system chassis before plugging the power cord.

Battery:
• Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommend by
the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the battery
manufacturer’s instructions.
Joystick or MIDI port:
• Do not use any joystick or MIDI device that requires more than
10A current at 5V DC. There is a risk of fire for devices that
exceed this limit.
FCC and DOC Statement on Class B
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B 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 residential
installation. 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for
help.
Notice:
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
2. Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with
the emission limits.

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Notice
This user’s manual contains detailed information about the system
board. If, in some cases, some information doesn’t match those
shown in the multilingual manual, the multilingual manual should al-
ways be regarded as the most updated version. The multilingual
manual is included in the system board package.
To view the user’s manual, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive.The
autorun screen (Mainboard Utility CD) will appear. Click the
“TOOLS” icon then click “Manual” on the main menu.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 Features and Specifications.................................................................................
1.2 Hyper-ThreadingTechnology Functionality Requirements................
1.3 Package Checklist.........................................................................................................
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
2.1 System Board Layout ...........................................................................................
2.2 System Memory...........................................................................................................
2.3 CPU........................................................................................................................................
2.4 Jumper Settings.............................................................................................................
2.5 Rear Panel I/O Ports..............................................................................................
2.6 I/O Connectors...........................................................................................................
Chapter 3 - BIOS Setup
3.1 Award BIOS Setup Utility....................................................................................
3.2 Updating the BIOS.....................................................................................................
Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares
4.1 Desktop Management Interface....................................................................
4.2 Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications....................................
4.3 3D Audio Configuration........................................................................................
4.4 Installation Notes..........................................................................................................
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Appendix A - Enabling the Hyper-Threading
Technology
A.1 Enabling the Hyper-ThreadingTechnology................................................
Appendix B - System Error Messages
B.1 POST Beep.........................................................................................................................
B.2 Error Messages................................................................................................................
Appendix C - Troubleshooting
C.1 Troubleshooting Checklist......................................................................................103
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1.1 Features and Specifications
1.1.1 Features
Chipset
• Intel®845GV chipset
- Intel®82845GV Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
- Intel®82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4)
Processor
The system board is equipped with Socket 478 for installing one of
the following supported processors.
• Intel®Pentium®4 (Prescott and Northwood) processor up to
3.06GHz
- Intel Hyper-ThreadingTechnology
- FSB: 400MHz and 533MHz
• Intel®Celeron®processor
- 400MHz system data bus
System Memory
• Two 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets
• Supports 2.5V unbuffered PC1600 (DDR200), PC2100
(DDR266) and PC2700 (DDR333) DDR SDRAM DIMM
• Supports maximum of 2GB system memory using 64Mbit,
128Mbit, 256Mbit or 512Mbit technology
- Double-sided x16 DDR SDRAM DIMM is not supported
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Density Width
Single/Double
184-pin DDR
64 Mbit
X8
SS/DS
64/128MB
X16
SS/DS
32MB/NA
Density 128 Mbit
X8
SS/DS
128/256MB
X16
SS/DS
64MB/NA
256 Mbit
X8
SS/DS
256/512MB
X16
SS/DS
128MB/NA
512 Mbit
X8
SS/DS
512/1024MB
X16
SS/DS
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Expansion Slots
• 3 PCI slots
Onboard Graphics Features
• Graphics memory
- Shares 512K/1MB/8MB of the system memory in DOS
mode
- Uses Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) in
Windows mode
• Graphics controller
- Intel Extreme Graphics: 200MHz
- 350MHz integrated 24-bit RAMDAC
- Analog display up to 2048x1536 @ 60Hz refresh
- 3D setup and render engine - Discrete,Triangles, Strips and
fans
- Per pixel perspective corrected texture mapping
- Software DVD at 30fps, full screen
• 2D graphics features
- Optimized 256-bit BLT engine
- 32-bit alpha blended cursor
- Programmable 3-color transparent cursor
• 3D graphics features
- 200 megapixels/sec fill rate
- Maximum 3D resolution: 1600x1200x32 @ 85Hz
- Flat and Gouraud shading
- 16- and 24-bit Z-buffering and 16- and 24-bit W-buffering
- Vertex and programmable pixel fogging and
atmospheric effects
- Double and triple render buffer
• Software drivers
- Windows®98SE/2000/ME/XP
- Windows NT®4.0
Onboard Audio Features
• 20-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent variable sam-
pling rate
• High quality differential CD input
• True stereo line level outputs
• 6-channel audio output via software

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6-Channel Audio Output via Software
The audio jacks at the rear panel will support 6-channel audio only
when the audio utility is configured to support this function.The mic-
in at the rear will be disabled. Use the front audio’s mic-in jack.
Onboard LAN Features
• Uses Realtek RTL8101L fast ethernet controller
• Integrated IEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX compatible
PHY
• 32-bit PCI master interface
• Integrated power management functions
• Full duplex support at both 10 and 100 Mbps
• Supports IEEE 802.3u auto-negotiation
• Supports wire for management
PCI Bus Master IDE Controller
• Two PCI IDE interfaces support up to four IDE devices
• Supports ATA/33, ATA/66 and ATA/100 hard drives
• PIO Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up to 14MB/sec.)
• Bus mastering reduces CPU utilization during disk transfer
• Supports ATAPI CD-ROM, LS-120 and ZIP
IrDA Interface
The system board is equipped with an IrDA connector for wireless
connectivity between your computer and peripheral devices. The
IRDA (Infrared Data Association) specification supports data
transfers of 115K baud at a distance of 1 meter.
USB Ports
The system board supports USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 ports. USB 1.1
supports 12Mb/second bandwidth while USB 2.0 supports 480Mb/
second bandwidth providing a marked improvement in device
transfer speeds between your computer and a wide range of
simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

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BIOS
• Award BIOS, Windows®98SE/2000/ME/XP Plug and Play
compatible
• Supports SCSI sequential boot-up
• Supports DMI 2.0 function
• 4Mbit flash memory
Desktop Management Interface (DMI)
The system board comes with a DMI 2.0 built into the BIOS.The
DMI utility in the BIOS automatically records various information
about your system configuration and stores these information in the
DMI pool, which is a part of the system board's Plug and Play
BIOS. DMI, along with the appropriately networked software, is
designed to make inventory, maintenance and troubleshooting of
computer systems easier. Refer to chapter 4 for instructions on using
the DMI utility.
Compatibility
• PCI 2.2 and AC ’97 compliant
Rear Panel I/O Ports (PC 99 color-coded connectors)
• One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port
• One mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port
• One RJ45 LAN port
• Two USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• One DB-9 serial port
• One DB-25 parallel port
• One DB-15VGA port
• One game/MIDI port
• Three audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in
I/O Connectors
• Two connectors for 4 additional external USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• One connector for 1 external serial port
• One front audio connector for external line-out and mic-in jacks
• One CD-in internal audio connector
• One connector for IrDA interface
• Two IDE connectors

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• One floppy connector
• Two ATX power supply connectors
• Two fan connectors
1.1.2 Intelligence
Dual Function Power Button
Depending on the setting in the “Soft-Off By PWR-BTTN” field of
the Power Management Setup, this switch will allow the system to
enter the Soft-Off or Suspend mode.
Wake-On-Ring
This feature allows the system that is in the Suspend mode or Soft
Power Off mode to wake-up/power-on to respond to calls coming
from an external modem or respond to calls from a modem PCI
card that uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event) signal to
remotely wake up the PC.
Important:
If you are using a modem add-in card, the 5VSB power source
of your power supply must support ≥ 720mA.
Wake-On-LAN
This feature allows the network to remotely wake up a Soft Power
Down (Soft-Off) PC. It is supported via the onboard LAN port or
via a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Management
Event) signal. However, if your system is in the Suspend mode, you
can power-on the system only through an IRQ or DMA interrupt.
Important:
The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support
≥ 720mA.
Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
This function allows you to use the PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 mouse
to power-on the system.
Important:
The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support
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Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse
The Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse function allows you to use a
USB keyboard or USB mouse to wake up a system from the S3
(STR - SuspendTo RAM) state.
Important:
• If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse func-
tion for 2 USB ports, the 5VSB power source of your power
supply must support ≥ 1.5A.
• If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse func-
tion for 3 or more USB ports, the 5VSB power source of
your power supply must support ≥ 2A.
RTCTimer to Power-on the System
The RTC installed on the system board allows your system to
automatically power-on on the set date and time.
ACPI
The system board is designed to meet the ACPI (Advanced Con-
figuration and Power Interface) specification. ACPI has energy saving
features that enables PCs to implement Power Management and
Plug-and-Play with operating systems that support OS Direct Power
Management. Currently, only Windows®®
®®
®98SE/2000/ME/XP supports
the ACPI function. ACPI when enabled in the Power Management
Setup will allow you to use the Suspend to RAM function.
With the Suspend to RAM function enabled, you can power-off the
system at once by pressing the power button or selecting “Standby”
when you shut down Windows®®
®®
®98SE/2000/ME/XP without having
to go through the sometimes tiresome process of closing files,
applications and operating system. This is because the system is
capable of storing all programs and data files during the entire
operating session into RAM (Random Access Memory) when it
powers-off.The operating session will resume exactly where you left
off the next time you power-on the system.
Important:
The 5VSB power source of your power supply must support
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AC Power Failure Recovery
When power returns after an AC power failure, you may choose to
either power-on the system manually, let the system power-on
automatically or return to the state where you left off before power
failure occurs.
Virus Protection
Most viruses today destroy data stored in hard drives.The system
board is designed to protect the boot sector and partition table of
your hard disk drive.
1.2 Hyper-Threading Technology Functionality
Requirements
Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your
computer system requires ALL of the following platforms.
Components:
• CPU - an Intel®Pentium®4 Processor with HTTechnology
• Chipset - an Intel®chipset that supports HTTechnology
• BIOS - a BIOS that supports HTTechnology and has it enabled
• OS - an operating system that includes optimizations for HT
Technology
Please refer to Appendix A for information about enabling the
functionality of the Hyper-ThreadingTechnology. For more information
on Hyper-Threading Technology, go to: www.intel.com/info/
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1.3 Package Checklist
The system board package contains the following items:
!The system board
!A user’s manual
!One IDE cable for ATA/33/66/100 IDE drives
!One 34-pin floppy disk drive cable
!One “Mainboard Utility” CD
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your
dealer or sales representative for assistance.

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2.1 System Board Layout
Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation
KB/Mouse
LAN, USB 1-2
Parallel
COM 1
VGA
Game
Line-out
Line-in
Mic-in
1
+12V power
Realtek
RTL8101L
I/O
chip
Socket 478
Intel
845GV
Intel
ICH4
DDR 1 DDR 2
1
CPU fan
1
ATX
power
1
FDD
1
IDE 2
1
IDE 1
1
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
1
CD-in
Audio
Codec
1
Front audio
1
IrDA
1
USB 3-4
1
USB 5-6
BIOS Battery
1
System
fan
1
SPEAKER HD-LED
RESET
PWR-LED
ATX-SW
Clear
CMOS
(JP2)
1
CPU FSB (JP1)
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2.2 System Memory
Warning:
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your system board, proces-
sor, disk drives, add-in boards, and other components. Perform the
upgrade instruction procedures described at an ESD workstation only.
If such a station is not available, you can provide some ESD protection
by wearing an antistatic wrist strap and attaching it to a metal part
of the system chassis. If a wrist strap is unavailable, establish and
maintain contact with the system chassis throughout any procedures
requiring ESD protection.
The system board is equipped with two 184-pin DDR SDRAM
DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) sockets that support 2.5V
DDR SDRAM DIMM. Double Data Rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM)
is a type of SDRAM that doubles the data rate through reading
and writing at both the rising and falling edge of each clock. This
effectively doubles the speed of operation therefore doubling the
speed of data transfer.
Refer to chapter 1 (System Memory section) for detailed specifi-
cation of the memory supported by the system board.
BIOS Setting
Configure the system memory in the Advanced Chipset Features
submenu of the BIOS.
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2.2.1 Installing the DIM Module
A DIM module simply snaps into a DIMM socket on the system
board. Pin 1 of the DIM module must correspond with Pin 1 of
the socket.
1. Pull the “tabs” which are at the ends of the socket to the
side.
2. Position the DIMM above the socket with the “notch” in the
module aligned with the “key” on the socket.
3. Seat the module vertically into the socket. Make sure it is
completely seated.The tabs will hold the DIMM in place.
Pin 1
Notch
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2.3 CPU
2.3.1 Overview
The system board is equipped with a surface mount 478-pin CPU
socket. This socket is exclusively designed for installing an Intel
processor.
2.3.2 Installing the CPU
1. Locate Socket 478 on the system board.
2. Unlock the socket by pushing the lever sideways, away from the
socket, then lifting it up to a 90oangle. Make sure the socket is
lifted to at least this angle otherwise the CPU will not fit in
properly.
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3. Position the CPU above the socket then align the gold mark
on the corner of the CPU (designated as pin 1) with pin 1 of
the socket.
Important:
Handle the CPU by its edges and avoid touching the pins.
Gold mark
4. Insert the CPU into the socket until it is seated in place. The
CPU will fit in only one orientation and can easily be inserted
without exerting any force.
Important:
Do not force the CPU into the socket. Forcing the CPU into
the socket may bend the pins and damage the CPU.
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5. Once the CPU is in place, push down the lever to lock the
socket. The lever should click on the side tab to indicate that
the CPU is completely secured in the socket.
2.3.3 Installing the Fan and Heat Sink
The CPU must be kept cool by using a CPU fan with heatsink.
Without sufficient air circulation across the CPU and heat sink,
the CPU will overheat damaging both the CPU and system board.
Note:
•Only use Intel®certified fan and heat sink.
•An Intel®boxed processor package contains a retention
mechanism, heat sink, fan and installation guide. If the instal-
lation procedure in the installation guide differs from the one
in this section, please follow the installation guide in the
package.
•If you are installing a non-boxed processor, the heat sink, fan
and retention mechanism assembly may look different from
the one shown in this section but the procedure will more or
less be the same.