ITOX G4M300-P User manual

G4M300-P
System Board
User’s Manual
935-G4M301-000
A83200433

Copyright
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entity of such revisions or changes.
© 2004. All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
Windows®98, Windows®98 SE, Windows®ME, Windows®2000,
Windows NT®4.0 and Windows®XP are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. 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 manufactur-
er’s instructions.
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.

Notice
An electronic file of this manual is included in the CD. To view the
user’s manual in the CD, insert the CD into a CD-ROM drive. The
autorun screen (Main Board Utility CD) will appear. Click “User’s
Manual” on the main menu.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 Features.................................................................................................................................
1.2 Special Features of the System Board.....................................................
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....................................................................................
3.5 Updating the BIOS.....................................................................................................
Chapter 4 - Supported Softwares
4.1 Desktop Management Interface.....................................................................
4.2 Drivers, Utilities and Software Applications.........................................
4.3 Installation Notes..........................................................................................................
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Appendix A - Watchdog Timer
A.1 Watchdog Timer.........................................................................................................
Appendix B - System Error Messages
B.1 POST Beep.....................................................................................................................
B.2 Error Messages............................................................................................................
Appendix C - Troubleshooting
C.1 Troubleshooting Checklist.................................................................................
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.1 Features
Processor
• Intel®Pentium®4 (Prescott and Northwood) processor
- FSB: 533MHz system data bus
• Intel®Celeron®Northwood processor
- 400MHz system data bus
Chipset
• Intel®852GME chipset
- Intel®852GME Graphics Memory Controller Hub (GMCH)
- Intel®82801DB I/O Controller Hub (ICH4)
System Memory
• Two 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM sockets
• 2.5V unbuffered PC2100 (DDR266) or PC2700 (DDR333)
DDR SDRAM DIMM with ECC support
• Supports 128Mbit, 256Mbit and 512Mbit technologies providing
maximum capacity of 1GB with x16 devices and up to 2GB with
high density 512Mbit technology
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
Energy Efficient Design
• Supports ACPI specification and OS Directed Power
Management
• Supports ACPI STR (Suspend to RAM) function
• Wake-On-Events include:
- Wake-On-PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse
- Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse
- Wake-On-LAN
- RTC timer to power-on the system
• System power management supported
• CPU stopped clock control

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• Hardware supports SMI green mode
• Microsoft®/Intel®APM 1.2 compliant
• Soft Power supported - ACPI v1.0a specification
• AC power failure recovery
Damage Free Intelligence
• Monitors CPU/system temperature and overheat alarm
• Monitors CPU/1.5V/3.3V/5V/±12V/5VSB/VBAT voltages and
failure alarm
• Monitors CPU/chassis/2nd fan speed and failure alarm
• Read back capability that displays temperature, voltage and fan
speed
• Watchdog timer function
Onboard Graphics Features
• Up to 64MB of dynamic video memory allocation
• Display core frequency at 133/200/250/266MHz
• Render core frequency at 100/133/166/200/250/266MHz
• 2D graphics engine
- Optimized 128-bit BLT engine
- 32-bit Alpha Blended cursor
• 3D graphics engine
- 3D setup and render engine
- Supports DirectX and OpenGL
- 266-MegaTexel/s peak performance
- 16- and 24-bit Z-buffering; 16- and 24-bit W-buffering
- Double and triple render buffer
LFP (Local Flat Panel) LVDS Interface
• Single- or dual-channel LVDS panel support up to UXGA panel
resolution with frequency range from 25MHz to 112MHz (single/
dual channel)
• Integrated PWM interface for LCD backlight inverter control
• Analog display
- 350MHz integrated 24-bit RAMDAC
- Maximum 3D resolution up to 1600x1200 at 85Hz

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Onboard Audio Features
• Realtek ALC202A
• 18-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent variable
sampling rate
• High quality differential CD input
• True stereo line level outputs
• S/PDIF-out interface
• 2-channel audio output
Onboard LAN Features
• Intel 82562EM fast ethernet controller
• Basic 10/100 Client Connection
• IEEE 802.3, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX compliant physical layer
interface
• IEEE 802.3u Auto-Negotiation
• 48-pin SSOP, 3.3V device
IDE Interface
• Supports ATA/33, ATA/66 and ATA/100 hard drives
• PIO Mode 4 Enhanced IDE (data transfer rate up to 14MB/sec.)
Processor Socket
• Socket 478
Rear Panel I/O Ports
• 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 mouse port
• 1 mini-DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port
• 1 DB-25 parallel port
• 1 DB-9 serial port
• 1 DB-15 VGA port
• 1 RJ45 LAN port
• 2 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 1 game/MIDI port
• 3 audio jacks: line-out, line-in and mic-in
I/O Connectors
• 2 connectors for 4 additional external USB 2.0/1.1 ports
• 3 connectors for 3 additional external COM ports
• 1 connector for LVDS LCD panel
• 1 LCD/Inverter power connector
• 1 LCD brightness control connector
• 1 front audio connector for line-out and mic-in jacks

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• 1 CD-in internal audio connector
• 1 S/PDIF-out connector
• 1 connector for IrDA interface
• 2 40-pin IDE connectors for 3.5" HDD
• 1 floppy connector
• 1 20-pin ATX power connector
• 1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
• 1 Wake-On-LAN connector
• 1 front panel connector
• 3 fan connectors
Expansion Slots
• 3 PCI slots
PCB
• 4 layers, microATX form factor
• 24.4cm (9.6") x 24.4cm (9.6")
1.2 Special Features of the System Board
Watchdog Timer
The Watchdog Timer function allows your application to regularly
“clear” the system at the set time interval. If the system hangs or
fails to function, it will reset at the set time interval so that your
system will continue to operate.
DDR
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.
S/PDIF
S/PDIF is a standard audio file transfer format that transfers digital
audio signals to a device without having to be converted first to an
analog format. This prevents the quality of the audio signal from
degrading whenever it is converted to analog. S/PDIF is usually
found on digital audio equipment such as a DAT machine or audio
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surround sound and 3D audio signal outputs to amplifiers and
speakers and to digital recording devices like CD recorders.
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.
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-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, via
a PCI LAN card that uses the PCI PME (Power Management Event)
signal or via a LAN card that uses the Wake-On-LAN connector.
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
≥ 720mA.

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Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse
This function allows you to use a USB keyboard or USB mouse to
wake up a system from the S3 (STR - Suspend To RAM) state.
Important:
• If you are using the Wake-On-USB Keyboard/Mouse
function 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
function for 3 or more USB ports, the 5VSB power source
of your power supply must support ≥ 2A.
RTC Timer 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 STR
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®®
®®
®98/2000/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®®
®®
®98/2000/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 or let the system power-on
automatically.
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.
1.3 Package Checklist
The system board package contains the following items:
;The system board
;A user’s manual
;One IDE cable
;One “Main Board 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
Parallel
LAN
USB 1
USB 2
Line-
Line-in
Mic-in
out
COM 1
VGA
Game
Intel
82562EM
1
PS/2 power
select (JP5)
1
USB 1-2 power
select (JP7)
LVDS LCD Panel
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+12V power
1
1LCD/Inverter power
1
2
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LCD/Inverter
settings (JP16)
Battery
1
Chassis
open (J2) 1LCD brightness
control (JP9)
1
CD-in PCI standby power LED
Winbond
W83627
Audio
codec
1
Front audio
1S/PDIF-out
PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
Socket 478
1
CPU fan 1Chassis fan
DDR 1DDR 2
1
ATX p ower
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FDD
1
IDE 1IDE 2
1
USB 3-4
1
USB 5-6
1
USB 3-6 power
select (JP6)
1
IrDA
1
COM 2 RS232/
AUX select (JP12)
2
5
6
11
12
2
1
COM 4 RS232/
485/AUX select
(JP13)
1
Front panel
COM 2
1
COM 3
1
COM 4
1
BIOS
1
2nd fan
1
WOL
DIMM standby power LED
Intel
852
Intel
ICH4
1
Clear CMOS
(JP4)
1
Auto power-on (JP14)
1
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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 supports 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.
BIOS Setting
Configure the 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
installation 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
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1. The system board comes with the retention module base already
installed.
Retention
module base
Retention
hole
Retention
hole
Retention
hole
Retention
hole
2. Position the fan / heat sink and retention mechanism assembly
on the CPU, then align and snap the retention legs’ hooks to the
retention holes at the 4 corners of the retention module base.
Note:
You will not be able to snap the hooks into the holes if the
fan / heat sink and retention mechanism assembly did not
fit properly onto the CPU and retention module base.
Unsnapped
Fan / heat sink
and retention
mechanism
assembly
Snapped