IWILL mP4G2 Series User manual

Iwill mP4G2 Series Motherboard
User’s Manual
mP4G2 Series Version 1.0

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Preface
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
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
residential installations. This equipment generates, 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 interference to radio or television equipment
reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-
ment 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
• Move the equipment away from the receiver
• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions
You are cautioned that any change or modifications to the
equipment not expressly approve by the party responsible
for compliance could void Your authority to operate such
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subjected to the following two conditions 1)
this device may not cause harmful interference and 2) this
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change
without notice. The manufacturer makes no representa-
tions or warranties regarding the contents of this manual
and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Furthermore, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise
this publication or make changes in the specifications of
the product described within it at any time without notice
and without obligation to notify any person of such
revision or change.
Trademarks
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corp. Intel and Pentium 4 are registered trade-
marks of Intel Corporation. Other product names used in
this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations
and software, is protected under international copyright
laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor
any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced
without the express written consent of the manufacturer.
©Copyright 2002

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Table of Contents
1: Introduction ......................................................... 1-1
About This Manual ............................................................ 1-2
Package Contents ............................................................. 1-2
2: Hardware Configuration ...................................... 2-1
Components ...................................................................... 2-1
Connectors ........................................................................ 2-1
Jumpers ............................................................................. 2-1
External I/O Ports .............................................................. 2-1
Motherboard Layout .......................................................... 2-2
Motherboard Layout Key ................................................... 2-3
JP1: Clear CMOS Jumper ................................................. 2-4
JP3: PS/2 Standby Voltage Jumper .................................. 2-5
CPU Socket & Cooling Fan / Heatsink Frame ................... 2-5
ATX Power Connectors ..................................................... 2-6
PCI Expansion Slots .......................................................... 2-6
System Memory Sockets ................................................... 2-7
Drive Connectors ............................................................... 2-8
FDD: Floppy Disk Drive Connector.............................. 2-8
IDE1, IDE2: IDE Drive Connectors .............................. 2-8
J5, J4, J7: CPU & System Fan Connectors ...................... 2-9
COM2: COM2 Port Bracket Connector ............................. 2-9
J6: IR Connector ............................................................. 2-10
JP2: 6-Channel audio port bracket connector ................. 2-11
J10, J11: CD-In & Aux Audio Connectors ........................ 2-12
J25: Front Panel Connector ............................................ 2-13
External I/O Ports ............................................................ 2-14
PS/2 Ports................................................................. 2-15
USB Ports .................................................................. 2-15
LAN Port ................................................................... 2-15
COM 1 Serial Port...................................................... 2-16

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VGA Port .................................................................... 2-16
Parallel Port ............................................................... 2-17
Joystick Port .............................................................. 2-17
Audio Jacks & Connectors......................................... 2-18
3: Motherboard Installation ..................................... 3-1
Before You Install this Motherboard .................................. 3-1
Installing a CPU ................................................................. 3-1
Selecting a Processor .................................................. 3-2
Installing the Processor ............................................... 3-2
Installing the Fan/ Heatsink ......................................... 3-5
Installing System Memory............................................ 3-7
Installing Memory Modules .......................................... 3-8
Installing the Motherboard in the Chassis ......................... 3-9
Installing the Motherboard ........................................... 3-9
Connecting Front Panel Components ............................. 3-10
Completing System Configuration ................................... 3-10
4: Award BIOS CMOS Setup .................................. 4-1
Running the CMOS Setup Utility ....................................... 4-1
Entering Setup ................................................................... 4-2
Standard CMOS Features ................................................. 4-3
Advanced BIOS Features .................................................. 4-3
Advanced Chipset Features .............................................. 4-4
Integrated Peripherals Screen ........................................... 4-5
Power Management Setup Screen ................................... 4-6
PnP/PCI Configurations .................................................... 4-7
PC Health Status ............................................................... 4-8
IWILL Smart Setting .......................................................... 4-8
Load Fail-Safe Defaults ..................................................... 4-9
Load Optimized Defaults ................................................. 4-10
Setting Supervisor/User Password .................................. 4-10
Save & Exit Setup ........................................................... 4-11
Exit Without Saving ......................................................... 4-12

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5: Drivers and Utilities ............................................. 5-1
Running the Power Installer Disc ...................................... 5-1
Drivers and Utilities Screen ............................................... 5-2
Drivers Installation Screen ................................................ 5-3
Software Utility Screen ...................................................... 5-4
Make Driver Screen ........................................................... 5-5
6: Specifications ...................................................... 6-1
mP4G2 Motherboard ......................................................... 6-1
mP4G2S Motherboard ...................................................... 6-5

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IntroductionChapter 1
1: Introduction
The mP4G2 Series motherboard is a high-performance
personal computer motherboard that supports the Intel®
Pentium® 4 processor. The motherboard accommodates
200/266 MHz DDR SDRAM (mP4G2) or 100 MHz
SDRAM (mP4G2S) using two DIMM memory sockets.
Two 32-bit PCI slots provide expansion flexibility.
The mP4G2 Series motherboard uses the latest Intel
845GV chipset (mP4G2) or 845GL chipset (mP4G2S) to
integrate all system control functions.
Features of this motherboard include support for:
•Intel® Pentium® 4 processors
•Front Side Bus (FSB)
— 100/133 MHz system bus (mP4G2)
— 100 MHz system bus (mP4G2S)
•up to 2GB of PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRAM
(mP4G2) or PC133 SDRAM (mP4G2S)
•two 32-bit PCI/33 MHz slots
•on board Graphics
•two USB 2.0 external ports on rear panel and four
USB 2.0 internal ports for the front panel
For a complete list of specifications, see Chapter 6,
Specifications.

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About This Manual
This manual’s six chapters cover the following topics:
1. Introduction, provides a basic introduction to the
motherboard and package contents.
2. Hardware Configuration, describes the motherboard
layout, components, and configuration
3. Motherboard Installation, explains basic motherboard
installation procedures.
4. BIOS Setup, describes the settings of the
motherboard’s BIOS.
5. Drivers and Utilities, explains how to use the bundled
software drivers and utilities.
6. Specifications, lists the technical specifications of the
motherboard.
Package Contents
The motherboard package should contain the following
items:
• mP4G2 Series motherboard
• IDE connector cables
• Floppy Disk Drive connector cables
• Three spare Jumper caps
• Power Installer software & utilities disc
• User’s Manual
Remove the motherboard from its anti-static bag and
place it on a grounded or anti-static surface (component
side up). Inspect the motherboard; if any items are dam-
aged or missing, contact your vendor immediately.