Freetech P8F148 User manual

P8F148
MOTHER BOARD
USER’S MANUAL

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Preface
Using This Manual
This manual is designed to help you build a reliable Personal Computer
based on the P8F148 platform.
Chapter 1 - Quick Reference
This chapter is for advanced users who want to quickly assemble a system.
The mainboard layout along with jumper and switch settings, and memory
configuration are provided.
Chapter 2 - Introduction
This chapter includes an introduction, a checklist of the items that ship
with this mainboard, and a summary of the principal features and compo-
nents.
Chapter 3 - Hardware Installation
This chapter explains how to prepare your mainboard for use and how to
make the various connections to other computer components and periph-
eral items.
Chapter 4 - BIOS Configuration
This chapter explains how to use the system setup utility that is stored in
the mainboard’s firmware.
Chapter 5 - Driver and Utility
This chapter briefly describes the drivers and utility programs that are
packaged with the mainboard.
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Preface
Table of Contents
1. P8F148 QUICK REFERENCE .............................................. 1
1.1. Mainboard Layout ............................................................1
1.2. I/O Ports ...........................................................................2
1.3. Front Panel Connector .....................................................2
1.4. Jumpers ...........................................................................3
1.5. PCI and AGP Frequency Settings ...................................3
1.6. Memory Installation ..........................................................3
1.7. Connectors .......................................................................4
2. INTRODUCTION ................................................................... 5
2.1. Overview ..........................................................................5
2.2. Mainboard Specifications and Features...........................6
2.2.1. Hardware ............................................................................ 6
2.2.2. Software.............................................................................. 8
2.2.3. Environment ....................................................................... 8
2.3. Mainboard Layout ............................................................9
2.4. Microprocessor............................................................... 11
2.5. CPU Packaging.............................................................. 11
2.6. AC97 Codec ...................................................................11
2.7. Chipset ...........................................................................12
3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION .......................................... 13
3.1. Unpacking ......................................................................13
3.2. Installation ......................................................................14
3.3. Safety Measures ............................................................14
3.4. Connector/Jumper Location ...........................................15
3.5. Attaching Connectors.....................................................16
3.5.1. Front Panel Connectors (JP15) ......................................... 16
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3.5.2. Audio CD-In Connector (CDIN1) .................................... 17
3.5.3. Audio AUX-IN Connector (AUX1) ................................. 17
3.5.4. Audio TAD-IN Connector (MONO1) .............................. 18
3.5.5. Infrared (IR) Connectors (JP5) ......................................... 18
3.5.6. LAN/Modem Wake up Connectors (JP3) ......................... 19
3.5.7. Front USB Connectors (JP4) ............................................ 19
3.5.8. Smart Card Connector (J1) ............................................... 20
3.5.9. Floppy Drive Connector (FLP1)....................................... 20
3.5.10. IDE Connectors ................................................................ 21
3.5.11. Back Panel Connectors ..................................................... 22
3.5.12. Power Supply Connector (ATX1)..................................... 25
3.5.13. CPU/AGP/System FAN Power Supplies .......................... 26
3.5.14. PCI Connector (PCI1~PCI5) ............................................ 27
3.6. Installing the CPU ..........................................................28
3.6.1. Before You Begin ............................................................. 28
3.6.2. Installation Procedure ....................................................... 28
3.6.3. Removing the Processor ................................................... 29
3.6.4. Installing System Memory ................................................ 30
3.6.5. Setting Jumpers................................................................. 31
3.6.6. Auto Power On ................................................................. 32
4. BIOS CONFIGURATION .................................................... 33
4.1. Entering Setup ...............................................................34
4.2. Standard CMOS Features..............................................36
4.3. Advanced BIOS Features ..............................................39
4.4. Advanced Chipset Features...........................................42
4.5. Integrated Peripherals....................................................45
4.6. Power Management Setup.............................................48
4.7. PnP/PCI Configurations .................................................52
4.8. PC Health Status Option................................................54
4.9. Frequency/Voltage Control.............................................56
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4.10. Load Optimized Defaults Option ....................................57
4.11. Set Supervisor/User Password ......................................57
4.12. Save & Exit Setup ..........................................................58
4.13. Exit Without Saving........................................................58
5. DRIVER AND UTILITY ...................................................... 59
5.1. Flash Utility.....................................................................59
5.2 CD Driver Overview........................................................60
5.2.1. Intel Chipset 845 INF Driver............................................ 61
5.2.2. Intel Chipset 845 Busmater IDE Driver ........................... 61
5.2.3. AD1881 Audio Driver ...................................................... 62
5.3. Online Services ..............................................................63
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1. P8F148 Quick Reference
This section is for users to get started using the mainboard straight away.
1.1. Mainboard Layout
1. mPGA478B CPU socket (PGA478)
2. ATX power connector (ATX1)
3. ATX 12V power connector (JP13)
4. 184-pin DIMM DDR module sockets (DIMM1~2)
5. Accelerated Graphics Port slot (AGP1)
6. PCI expansion connector (PCI 1 ~ PCI 5)
7. IDE connector (IDE1)
8. IDE connector (IDE2)
9. Floppy drive connecot (FLP1)
10. Smart Card Reader Port (J1)
11. Front Panel connectors (JP15)
12. Front USB ports connector (JP4)
13. Wake on LAN connector (JP3)
14. IR connector (JP5)
15. FAN connectors (FAN1/FAN2/FAN3)
16. AUDIO connectors (CDIN1/AUX1/MONO1)
17. Clear CMOS (JP1)
18. RTC battery
19. Flash BIOS
IR
JP5
FAN 2
JP15
JP4
JP1
JP3
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1.2. I/O Ports
1.3. Front Panel Connector
The following illustration shows the front panel connector pin as-
signments:
I/O Ports
PS/2 Mouse port
PS/2 Keyboard por COM1 port
Parallel port MIDI/ GAME p o r
COM2 port
USB ports
Line-Out/ Line-In / Mic-In ports
LED anode
Speaker-ou
Non
Ground
+5V
Non
LED cathode
LED anode
LED cathode
LED anode
LED cathode
Reset Single
P ow er on /o ff
Ground
Ground
Pin 1
(PWSW)
POWER SWITCH
SPEAKER
(Reset)
RESET BUTTON
(STB LED)
STANDBY LED
(HDD LED)
HDD LED
POWER LED
& KEYLOCK
(PWR LED & keylo
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1.4 Jumper
1.5. PCI and AGP Frequency Setting
The PCI and AGP frequency settings are automatically set by the system
1.6. Memory Installation
Note: The Intel 845 chipset family used in this mainboard supports up
to two double-sided or two single-sided DIMMs when the DDR
DRAM interface is operating at 133 MHz. Installing DDR DIMM
modules that exceed these specifications requires that the BIOS
down-shifts the DRAM clocks to 100 MHz through a two-wire
interface of the system clock generator.
184-Pin DIMM DDR SDRAM Memory Configuration.
Each 184-pin DIMM bank can install from 64MB up to 1GB
of PC1600/PC2100 compliant 2.5V single or double side unbuffered
with or without ECC DDR SDRAM modules.
Jumper
P8F148 Quick Reference
JP1 1-2 Normal Mode
2-3 Clear CMOS
Bank 0 (DIMM1) 64MB,128MB,256MB, 512MB, 1GB
Bank 1 (DIMM2) 64MB,128MB,256MB, 512MB, 1GB
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1.7. Connectors
FAN1 CPU FAN Connector: This 3-pin header is used for
connecting a CPU fan.
FAN2 System Fan Connector:This 3-pin header is for
connecting the casefan that keeps the system cool.
FAN3 AGP/chipset Fan Connector: This 3-pin header is for
connecting a AGP/chipset fan.
J1
Smart Card ReaderConnector: This 14-pin header
enables connection for a smart reader card. A smart card
is a creditcardwith abuilt-in microprocessor and memory
that, wheninserted into areader, enables you t
exchange the card's data with a central computer.
JP4 Front USB Connectors: This 10-pin header is used for
connecting front panel USB ports 3 and 4.
JP5 Infrared (IR) Connector: This 5-pin header is used t
connect aninfrared (IR) port for use of IR devices.
JP3 Wake On LAN Connector: This 3-pin header is used for
remote wake upofthe computer through anetwork card.
CDIN1 CD-IN Connector: This 4-pin header is used for
connecting theCD ROM audio input to the sound card.
AUX1 Auxiliary-IN Connector: This 4-pin header is an auxiliary
input connector.
MONO1 TAD Mono-phonemono-out Connector: This 4-pin
header is for hooking upa telephone answering machine.
ATX1 ATX Power Connector:This 20-pin header is connect the power supply plug to ATX power connector to provide
Pentium 4 standardpower for devices.
JP13 ATX 12V Power Connector:This 4-pin header is connect the power supply 12V plug to ATX power connector to
provide 12V power for devices.

2. Introduction
2.1. Overview
The high quality P8F148 is a high-performance, enhanced function
mainboard that supports Socket 478 Intel®Pentium®4 processors
that support a 100 MHz front side bus (FSB). This mainboard is designed
around the latest and fastest Intel®845 chipset in a standard ATX form fac-
tor.
The mainboard delivers workstation-level performance with an integrated
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port), bus mastering EIDE (Enhanced IDE)
controller, and concurrent PCI bus. The mainboard accommodates DDR
SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) memory and supports ATA33/66/100.
The mainboard achieves the highest reliability by supporting ECC
(Error Checking and Correction) memory protection, enabling the mainboard
to achieve superior data integrity and fault-tolerance in respect to memory
errors while running applications.
In addition to superior hardware capabilities, provided with this platform
are these features:
◆Supports Intel®Pentium®4 processors in a 478-pin package
◆Supports a 66/100/133 memory bus
◆Support for 4xAGP
◆Supports up to 2 GB of PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRAM
◆Bus mastering EIDE driver
◆Supports four USB ports accommodating Plug and Play devices
◆Support Smart Card reader
◆Soft-off APM (Advanced Power Management)
◆ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
◆Keyboard power on
◆External modem ring on
◆LAN wake up
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2.2. Mainboard Specifications and Features
2.2.1. Hardware
Intel®Pentium®4 processors in a 478-pin
package, compatible Auto-detection CPU
Onboard Voltage Regulator Module
Provides 1.05V to 1.825V operating voltage
CPU has built-in floating point unit
System bus clock 100 MHz
AGP: 4X
PCI bus clock 33 MHz
Intel 845 chipset supporting:
4x AGP mode
PC1600/PC2100 memory
Intel 82801BA super-I/O integrated peripheral
controller support Ultra ATA100
Two 184-pin DIMM sockets, up to 2GB
Supports 64 MB to 1GB DDR SDRAM memory
types
Supports four IDE devices in two channels
Supports PIO mode 0 through mode 4 drives
Supports Bus Mastering DMA mode 2 drives
Supports two Bus Mastering Ultra DMA-ATA 33/
66/100 drives
Supports Iomega ZIP or LS-120 removable
drives
Chip integrated direct Sound AC97
CPU
VRM
Coprocessor
Speed
Chipset
DRAM
EIDE
Controller
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One floppy disk controller
One Standard/EPP/ECP parallel port connector
Two 16550 compatible serial port connectors
Two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports
One audio port connectors, include line-out, line-
in, mic-in, and midi/game ports
One connector for front panel USB ports 3/4
One IrDA compatible infrared (IR) connector
One Smart card reader port
PS/2 mouse connector
PS/2 keyboard connector
One 32-bit 4xAGP (2.0) slot
Five 32-bit PCI slots
Compliant with EPA, APM 1.2 and ACPI
ATX soft-off power control
Power on by keyboard and PS/2 mouse
Power on by external modem ring
Power on by alarm
Power on by LAN wake up
Fan off in sleep mode
CPU temperature warning and system tempera-
ture detection
CPU and system voltage detection
CPU and secondary fan RPM detection
Switching regulator
CPU voltage auto-detection
ATX form factor
22 cm x 305 cm (8.7 x 12-inch)
Enhanced I/O
I/O Options
Mouse
Keyboard
Expansion
Slots
Power
Management
System
Management
Voltage
Regulator
Form Factor
Board Size
Mainboard Specification and Features
Introduction

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2.2.3. Environment
Ambient Tempera ture
Relative Humidity
Vibration
DC Voltage
DC Voltage
DC Voltage
0ºC to 50ºC (operating)
0 to 85% (operating)
0 to 500 Hz
4.9V to 5.2V
1.05V to 1.825V
-5V, +12V, -12V, +5VSB 5% tolerance
Mainboard Specification and Features
2.2.2. Software
BIOS
Driver and
Utility
Operating
System
AWARD AGP/PCI BIOS
2M-bit Flash BIOS with ESCD (Extended System
Configuration Data) block
Supports APM, Plug and Play, Multi-Boot, DMI
and EIDE devices
Supports ACPI
Supports high-capacity LS-120 and ZIP remov-
able media drive
IDE Bus mastering Ultra DMA driver
AC97 codec audio driver
Flash utility for BIOS upgrade
System Environment Monitoring Utility
Operates with MS_DOS, Windows 3.x/9x/ME/XP/
2000/NT, OS/2, Novell NetWare/UnixWare 1.1,
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2.3. Mainboard Layout
Note: Because of optional items and design changes, your mainboard
may not be identical to the one shown in the illustration.
Mainboard Layout
Introduction
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Key to Mainboard Components
Mainboard Layout
No. Name Function
1PGA478 CPU socket
2ATX1 ATX Pentium 4 standard power connector
3JP13 ATX 12V power connector
4DIMM1~ DDR SDRAM Memory module slots
5IDE1 IDE 1 connector (blue)
6IDE2 IDE 2connector (white)
7FLP1 Floppy driveconnector
8PCI1~5 32-bit PCI slots
9AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot
10 J1 Smart Cardconnector
11 JP4 Front USB prot 3~
12 JP15 Front Panelconnector
13 JP5 IrDA compliantInfrqred(IR) connector
14 JP3 Wake on LAN connector
15 CDIN1 Audio CD-In header
16 AUX1 Audio AUX-In header
17 MONO1 Audio TAD-In header
18 FAN1 CPU fanconnector
19 FAN2 System fan connector
20 FAN3 AGP/chipset fanconnector
21 JP1 Clear CMOS
22 BAT RTC battery
23 Flash BIOS

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2.4. Microprocessor
The mainboard is designed to operate with the following processor:
An onboard switching voltage regulator provides the required 1.05 to
1.825 volts for the processor. The processor sends five VID (Voltage
Identification) signals to the switching voltage regulator. The switch-
ing regulator generates the correct voltage for the processor.
2.5. CPU Packaging
The mainboard’s CPU socket is a surface mount, mPGA478B type ZIF
(Zero Insertion Force) socket. The socket has 478 pins with 50 mil pin
pitch.
Note: ZIF sockets are sockets designed for easy insertion of pin grid
array (PGA) chips. The chip is dropped into the socket,
and a lever is used to secure the chip in place.
2.6. AC 97 Codec
This mainboard features the AC 97 codec. The AC 97 Audio codec is
compliant with the AC 97 2.1 specification, and supports 18-bit ADC
(Analog Digital Converter) and DAC (Digital Analog Converter)
resolution as well as 18-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent
and variable sampling rates. Further features include support for four
analog line-level stereo inputs.
Introduction
Processor Type Speed FSB
IntelPentium 4 800+ MHz 400 MHz

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2.7. Chipset
The P8F148 supports the Intel 845 chipset. The Intel 845 chipset is op-
timized for the Pentium 4 processor, and incorporates NetBurst micro-
architecture.
NetBurst architecture doubles the instruction pipeline to 20 stages, runs
the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) at twice the core frequency and im-
proves performance in the Level 1 and 2 caches.
The 845 chipset consists of two controller hubs, the 82845 Memory
Controller Hub (MCH) and the 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2):
◆The 82845 Memory Controller Hub supports a 266 MHz bus clock,
PC1600/PC2100 SDRAM memory, and the 4xAGP interface.
◆The 82801BA I/O Controller Hub provides direct connection to
graphics and memory components for faster access to peripherals and
provides the features and bandwidth required for high performance
PCs.
In addition to future application support, the 845 chipset was designed
with the following features:
◆Advanced packaging technology and industry leading electrical
design innovations ensure long-term system reliability over wide
operating conditions.
◆The AGP4X interface providing the most advanced graphics
support available, enabling graphics bandwidth of over 1 GB/s.
◆Two USB controllers provide high-performance peripherals
with 24 Mbps of bandwidth, while enabling support for up
to four USB ports.
◆AC 97 implementation delivers six channels of audio for
enhanced sound quality and full surround sound capability.
◆Dual Ultra ATA/100 controllers support faster IDE transfers to storage
devices.
This concludes Chapter 2. Chapter 3 covers hardware installation.
Chipset

3. Hardware Installation
This chapter explains how to use your mainboard to build a powerful
computer system. At a minimum, you will need the following components
in order to build a fully functioning system.
◆Computer case with P4 standard ATX power supply
◆mPGA478B Processor
◆One DDR SDRAM memory module
◆One floppy disk drive
◆One UDMA-66/100 IDE hard disk drive
◆One CD-ROM drive
◆One display monitor
◆One PS/2 mouse
◆One PS/2 keyboard
◆One set of loudspeakers
Of course, you can use the system I/O ports and expansion slots to add
many more features and components to your system than the items listed
above.
3.1. Unpacking
The P8F148 mainboard package contains the following items:
❑One mainboard
❑One IDE 66/100 40-pin ribbon cable
❑One floppy 34-pin ribbon cable
❑Driver and utility CD
❑User’s manual reference
After removing the mainboard from its anti-static bag, place it on a
grounded or antistatic surface (component side up). Inspect the mainboard
and contact your vendor immediately if it is damaged.

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3.2. Installation
The P8F148 is designed to fit into a standard ATX form factor chassis.
The pattern of the mounting holes and the position of the back panel
connectors meet the ATX system board specification. The chassis comes
with various mounting fasteners, which are made of metal or plastic. It is
highly recommended to use as many metal fasteners as possible to mount
the mainboard in the chassis for better grounding.
To install the mainboard you need to install the CPU and DIMM memory
modules, attach the connectors, and set the correct CPU speed in the
CMOS setup.
3.3. Safety Measures
Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be damaged by
discharges of static electricity. Working on computers that are still
connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous. Follow the
simple guidelines below to avoid damaging your computer:
◆Always disconnect the mainboard from the ATX power supply, and
disconnect the computer from the power outlet whenever you are
working inside the computer case.
◆If possible, wear a grounded wrist strap when you are installing
the mainboard or working inside the computer case. Alternatively,
discharge any static electricity by touching the bare metal chassis
of the computer case, or the bare metal body of any other grounded
appliance.
◆Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only. Do not touch the
components on the board unless it is necessary to do so. Do not
flex or stress the circuit board.
◆Leave each component inside the static-proof packaging that it
ships with until you are ready to use the component for the
installation.
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