Elitegroup Computer Systems P4ITM User manual

Preface
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 in a residential installation. This equipment gen-
erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. 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 onto 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.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must
be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the per-
tinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-
ject to the following conditions:
−This device may not cause harmful interference, and
−This device must accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Cana-
dian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences
du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

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About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Mainboard Describes features of the main-
board, and provides a shipping
checklist.
Go to ⇒page 1
Chapter 2
Installing the Mainboard Describes installation of main-
board components.
Go to ⇒page 7
Chapter 3
Using BIOS Provides information on using
the BIOS Setup Utility.
Go to ⇒page 33
Chapter 4
Using the Mainboard Software Describes the mainboard soft-
ware.
Go to ⇒page 59
Appendix A
Setting Jumpers Provides a reference to the
jumpers on the mainboard.
Go to ⇒page 67

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TA AB BL LE E O OF F C CO ON NT TE EN NT TS S
Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard 1
Introduction ...............................................................................1
Checklist...................................................................................1
Standard Items ................................................................................................1
Features ...................................................................................2
Mainboard Components.............................................................4
Choosing a Computer Case.......................................................6
CHAPTER 2 7
Installing the Mainboard 7
Safety Precautions.....................................................................7
Quick Guide ..............................................................................8
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................9
Setting Jumpers ..............................................................................................9
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................10
Jumper Settings............................................................................................11
Installing the Mainboard in a Case............................................ 13
Connecting Case Components ................................................. 14
The Panel Connector...................................................................................15
Installing Hardware .................................................................. 16
Installing the Processor...............................................................................16
Installing Memory Modules.......................................................................20
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ...................................................22
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive............................................................25
Installing Add-on Cards..............................................................................26
Connecting Optional Devices ....................................................................28
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................ 31
External Connector Color Coding.............................................................32
CHAPTER 3 33
Using BIOS 33
About the Setup Utility.............................................................. 33
The Standard Configuration.......................................................................34
Entering the Setup Utility...........................................................................35
Updating the BIOS.......................................................................................36
Using BIOS ............................................................................. 37

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Standard CMOS Features ...........................................................................37
Advanced BIOS Setup Option...................................................................40
Advanced Chipset Features Option...........................................................43
Integrated Peripherals Option ....................................................................45
Power Management Setup Option.............................................................49
PNP/PCI Configuration Option.................................................................53
PCI Health Status Option............................................................................55
Frequency/Voltage Control.........................................................................56
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option.................................................................57
Load Optimized Defaults Option..............................................................57
Set Supervisor and User Passwords Options...........................................57
Save & Exit Setup Option...........................................................................58
Exit Without Saving.....................................................................................58
CHAPTER 4 59
Using the Mainboard Software 59
About the Software CD-ROM.................................................... 59
Auto-installing under Windows 98 ............................................. 60
Running Setup..............................................................................................61
Folders for this Mainboard........................................................ 63
Utility Folder.................................................................................................63
P4ITM Folder...............................................................................................63
Utility Folder Installation Notes.................................................. 64
Mainboard (P4ITM) Installation Notes ....................................... 65
Audio Software.............................................................................................65
INF Files........................................................................................................66
LAN Software (Optional)...........................................................................66
APPENDIX A 67
Setting Jumpers 67
Jumper Settings............................................................................................67
The Panel Connector...................................................................................69

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Ch ha ap pt te er r 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard
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In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n
Congratulations on purchasing the P4ITM mainboard. The
P4ITM mainboard is a Micro ATX mainboard that uses a 6-
layer printed circuit board and measures 244 mm x 244 mm.
The mainboard features a Socket 423 that accommodates In-
tel Pentium 4 processors supporting frontside bus (FSB)
speeds up to 400 MHz and data bus bandwidths up to 3.2
GB/s.
The P4ITM incorporates the Intel Tehama 850 Northbridge
and Intel 82801BA (ICH2) Southbridge chipsets, combining
support for two-channel Rambus DRAM (RDRAM), 2X/4X
AGP (1.5V only), and the AC 97 codec.
The Intel 82801I/O controller hub includes an integrated au-
dio-codec controller that lets the processor efficiently decode
sound generated by the integrated audio system.
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Ch he ec ck kl li is st t
Compare the mainboard’s package contents with the following
checklist:
Standard Items
•One mainboard
•One diskette drive ribbon cable and bracket
•One IDE drive ribbon cable and bracket
•One auto-install software support CD
•Retention modules (already mounted on the board)
•Two CPU retention brackets
•Two dummy Rambus DRAM modules (already in-
serted in RIMM slots)
•This user’s manual

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Fe ea at tu ur re es s
Processor The P4ITM mainboard uses a PGA Socket 423
that has the following features:
Accommodates Intel Pentium 4 CPUs
Supports a frontside bus (FSB) of 400 MHz
Supports 3.2 GB/s data bus bandwidth
Chipset Intel’s innovative Tehama 850 Northbridge and
82801 Southbridge chipsets are based on an in-
novative and scalable architecture with proven
reliability and performance. A few of the advanced
features of the chipsets are:
•Host interface controller supports 400 MHz
frontside (system) bus frequency
•Supports up to 2 GB of Rambus DRAM
•Supports a maximum memory bandwidth of
3.2 GB/s
•AGP controller is AGP 2.0 compliant and sup-
ports 2x/4x Fast Write Protocol (1.5V only)
•PCI IDE controller supports PCI bus master-
ing, PIO modes 0~4, and UDMA 33/66/100
•Two USB controllers double the bandwidth to
24 Mbps across four ports
•Integrated AC 97 audio that supports full sur-
round sound with up to six channels
Additional key features include support for four USB
ports, an AC 97 link for audio and modem, hardware
monitoring, and ACPI/OnNow power management.
Memory The mainboard accommodates Rambus DRAM
up to 2 GB using 2.5V unbuffered Rambus DRAM
(RDRAM) memory modules.
VGA The P4ITM includes a 4xAGP slot that provides four
times the bandwidth of the original AGP specifica-
tion. AGP technology provides a direct connection
between the graphics sub-system and the processor
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

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Codec 97 2.1 specification, and supports 18-bit ADC
(Analog Digital Converter) and DAC (Digital Ana-
log Converter) resolution as well as 18-bit stereo
full-duplex codec with independent and variable
sampling rates.
Expansion
Options The mainboard comes with the following expan- sion options:
•Two 32-bit PCI slots
•A 4xAGP slot
•A Communications Network Riser (CNR) slot
•Two IDE channels and a floppy disk drive
interface
•Onboard LAN chip and LAN port on top of the
USB port (optional)
The P4ITM supports Ultra DMA bus mastering
with transfer rates of 33/66/100 MB/sec.
Integrated I/O The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and con-
nectors:
•Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
•Two serial ports
•One parallel port
•One MIDI/game port
•Two USB ports
•Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
BIOS
Firmware This mainboard uses Award 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.

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Ma ai in nb bo oa ar rd d C Co om mp po on ne en nt ts s
CFAN1
P SFA N1
SFAN1
RIMM1 RIMM2 RIMM3 RIMM4 IDE2
JATX1
JATX2 JATX3
CDIN1
AGP1
PCI1
PCI2
CNR1
BAT1
JLA1
JP12
WOL1
JP9
JP3
USB2
WOM1
JB AT1
JSPK1
JFP1JLFP1 JLIR1
FD D1
CDIN2
AGP1
IDE1
JP1
JP2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
PCI1
PCI2
CNR1
BAT1
WOL1
WOM1
JSPK1
JLIR1
JFP1
JLFP1
IDE1
IDE2
RIMM1 RIMM2 RIMM3 RIMM4
CPU SOCKET
CFAN1
JATX1
JATX3
CDIN1
CDIN2
JP1
JP2
JP3
JP9
JP12
FDD1
JATX2
SFAN1
PSFAN1
USB2 JLA1
JBAT1
RETENTION MODULES
AGP1

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Table of Mainboard Components
Label Component
AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port
BAT1 Three volt realtime clock battery
CDIN1 Primary CD-in connector
CDIN2 Secondary CD-in connector
CFAN1 Cooling fan for CPU
CNR1 Communications Networking Riser slot
CPU SOCKET Socket 423 for Intel Pentium 4 processors
FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector
IDE 1 Primary IDE channel
IDE 2 Secondary IDE channel
JATX1 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector
JATX2 Aux Vcc and Vcc3 6-pin ATX power connector
JATX3 Aux +12 VDC 2 x 2 ATX power connector
JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper
JFP1 Connector for case front panel switches and
LED indicators
JLA1 Front audio header
JLIR1 IR connector
JP1 Keyboard power on jumper
JP12 Enable/disable onboard audio codec jumper
JP2 USB power on jumper
JP3 Enable onboard LAN jumper
JP9 BIOS flash protection jumper
JSPK1 Speaker connector
PCI1 ~ PCI2 Two 32-bit add-on card slots
PSFAN1 Power fan connector
RIMM1 ~ RIMM4 Four 184-pin RIMM (Rambus DIMM) sockets
SFAN1 Auxiliary case cooling fan connector
USB2 Front panel USB headers
WOL1 Wake On LAN wakeup connector
WOM1 Wake On Modem wakeup connector

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Ch ho oo os si in ng g a a C Co om mp pu ut te er r C Ca as se e
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The
mainboard complies with the specifications for the ATX sys-
tem case. Some features on the mainboard are implemented
by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and
switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports
all the features required. The mainboard can support one or
two floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. En-
sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all the
drives that you intend to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel.
Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O
ports installed on the rear edge of the mainboard.
This mainboard has a Micro ATX form factor of 244 mm x 244
mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to
install the mainboard.

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Ch ha ap pt te er r 2 2
Installing the Mainboard
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Sa af fe et ty y P Pr re ec ca au ut ti io on ns s
Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard:
•Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device
to avoid damage from static electricity.
•Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case
of a safely grounded object before working on the
mainboard.
•Leave components in the static-proof bags they came
in.
•Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend cir-
cuit boards.

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Qu ui ic ck k G Gu ui id de e
This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assem-
ble your system with the mainboard.
The following table provides a reference for installing specific
components:
Locating Mainboard Components Go to page 4
Setting Jumpers Go to page 9
Installing the Mainboard in a Case Go to page 13
Installing Case Components Go to page 14
Installing the CPU Go to page 16
Installing Memory Go to page 20
Installing an HDD and CD-ROM Drive Go to page 22
Installing an FDD Go to page 25
Installing Add-on Cards Go to page 26
Connecting Options Go to page 28
Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices Go to page 31
Note: The appendix provides a quick reference for jumper
settings.

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Ch he ec ck ki in ng g J Ju um mp pe er r S Se et tt ti in ng gs s
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configura-
tion of the mainboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the mainboard jumpers to set system configuration op-
tions. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When
setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed
on the correct pins.
Short Open
This illustration shows a 2-pin
jumper. When the jumper cap is
placed on both pins, the jumper is
SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on
just one pin, the jumper is OPEN.
123
This illustration shows a 3-pin
jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.

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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard
jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.
CFAN1
PSFAN 1
SFAN1
RIMM1 RIMM2 RIMM3 RIMM4 IDE2
JATX1
JATX2 JATX3
CD IN1
PCI1
PCI2
CNR1
BAT1
JLA1
JP12
WOL1
JP9
JP3
USB2
WOM1
JBA T1
JSP K1
JFP1J LFP1 JLIR1
FD D1
CDIN2
AGP1
IDE1
JP1
JP2
1
1
11
1
1
1
1
1
JP12
JP9
JP3
JP1
JP2
1
1
1
JBAT1
1

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Jumper Settings
Jumper Type Description Setting (default)
JBAT1 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal
2-3: Clear
JBAT1
1
JP1 3-pin Keyboard
power on 1-2: Enable
2-3: Disable
JP1
1
JP2 3-pin USB power
on 1-2: Enable
2-3: Disable
JP2
1
JP31
(Option)
2-pin Enable on-
board LAN Open: Disable
Close: Enable
JP9 2-pin BIOS update Open: Enable
Close: Disable JP9
JP12 3-pin Enable on-
board audio
codec
1-2: Enable
2-3: Disable JP12
1
1When making changes to JP3, ensure that you disconnect
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Jumper JBAT1 –enables you to clear the BIOS. Refer to the
following instructions:
1. Turn the system off.
2. Remove all ATX power connectors (including JATX1,
JATX2, and JATX3).
3. Short pins 2 and 3 on JBAT1.
4. Return the jumper to the normal setting.
5. Plug in all ATX power connectors
6. Turn the system on. The BIOS is returned to the de-
fault settings.
Jumper 1 –enable this jumper if you want keyboard activity
to turn on the computer.
Jumper 2 –enable this jumper if you want device activity on
the USB ports to turn on the computer.
Jumper 3 (option) –enable this jumper if you are going to
use the onboard LAN function.
Note: When making changes to JP3, ensure that you dis-
connect AC power first.
Jumper 9–enables and disables the BIOS from being up-
dated (flashed). Set the jumper to enabled if you are going to
update your BIOS. After updating the BIOS, return it to the
disabled setting. For instructions on updating the BIOS refer
to Chapter 3.
Jumper 12 –This jumper enables or disables the onboard
audio codec.

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In ns st ta al ll li in ng g t th he e M Ma ai in nb bo oa ar rd d i in n a a C Ca as se e
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing
the mainboard in a case:
This illustration shows
an example of a main-
board being installed in
a tower-type case:
Note: Do not over-
tighten the
screws as this
can stress the
mainboard.
Most system cases have
mounting brackets in-
stalled in the case,
which correspond to the
holes in the mainboard.
Place the mainboard
over the mounting
brackets and secure the
mainboard onto the
mounting brackets with
screws.
2. Secure the mainboard with
screws where appropriate.
1. Place the mainboard
over the mounting brackets.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the
I/O ports and expansion slots on your mainboard.

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Co on nn ne ec ct ti in ng g C Ca as se e C Co om mp po on ne en nt ts s
After you have installed the mainboard into a case, you can
begin connecting the mainboard components. Refer to the fol-
lowing:
CFAN1
P SFAN1
SFAN1
RIMM1 RIMM2 RIMM3 RIMM4 IDE2
JATX1
JATX2 JATX3
CD IN1
PCI1
PCI2
CNR1
BAT1
JLA1
JP12
WOL1
JP9
JP3
USB2
WOM1
JBA T1
JS PK1
JFP1JLFP1 JLIR1
FDD 1
CDIN2
AGP1
IDE1
JP1
JP2
1
1
11
1
1
1
1
1
CFAN1
PSFAN1
SFAN1
1. Connect the 20-pin power supply connector to JATX1.
2. Connect the 6-pin Aux Vcc/Vcc3 ATX power supply
connector to JATX2.
3. Connect the 2 x 2-pin +12 VDC ATX power supply
connector to JATX3.
4. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CFAN1.
5. Connect the case cooling fan connector to SFAN1
6. Connect the auxiliary power supply cooling fan con-
nector to PSFAN1.
The following page explains how to make panel connections.