IWILL MPX2 User manual

IWILL MPX2 Motherboard
User’s Manual

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User’s Manual
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
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 reason-
able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 communica-
tions. 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 re-
ception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encour-
aged 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 shielded AC power cable must be employed with this
equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent 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.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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 representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
Furthermore, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make
changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to
notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and
are acknowledged.
Copyright
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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
copyright holders.
© May 2002 Version 1.1

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User’s Manual V
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Contents
1: Introduction.................................................................... 1.1
Manual Structure............................................................................. 1.1
Manual Features.............................................................................. 1.2
If The Motherboard Is Already Installed ............................................1.2
If You Need To Install This Motherboard ............................................1.2
Critical Topics ................................................................................. 1.3
Packing List.................................................................................... 1.4
Pre-Use Checklist ............................................................................ 1.4
2: Key Features & Components.............................................. 2.1
Motherboard Layout ........................................................................ 2.2
Key Features & Components ............................................................. 2.4
AMD 760MPX Chipset ..................................................................2.5
CPU Sockets..................................................................................2.5
System Memory Sockets ..................................................................2.6
The AGP Slot.................................................................................2.7
PCI Expansion Slots .......................................................................2.8
Drive Connectors ...........................................................................2.9
IDE Drive Connectors...................................................................2.9
Floppy Disk Drive Connector..........................................................2.9
Other Internal Connectors.............................................................2.10
Power Connectors ..................................................................... 2.10
Cooling Fan Connectors J11, J24, J3, J27, J28 ..............................2.10
WOL: Wake On LAN Connector J6 .................................................2.11
WOM: Wake On Modem Connector J5 ............................................ 2.12
IR Connector JP2 ..................................................................... 2.12
USB Ports 3/4 Connector J65 ..................................................... 2.13
Front Panel Connectors.............................................................. 2.14
System Management Bus Connector J26 .......................................2.14
Battery Housing....................................................................... 2.15
External I/O Ports ......................................................................... 2.16
PS/2 Ports .............................................................................. 2.16
USB Ports ...............................................................................2.16
Parallel Port ............................................................................2.17
Serial (COM) Ports....................................................................2.17

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Jumpers ..................................................................................... 2.18
JP3 Clear CMOS........................................................................2.18
JP5 Frontside Bus Speed............................................................ 2.18
JP8 Keyboard Power On ............................................................. 2.18
J25 VIO Overvoltage ................................................................. 2.18
Software Features.......................................................................... 2.19
Using the Power Installer Disc ....................................................... 2.19
Driver Software ........................................................................... 2.20
Utility Software...........................................................................2.21
3: Motherboard Configuration ............................................... 3.1
The Default Configuration................................................................ 3.1
Hardware Configuration: Jumper Settings ..........................................3.1
Jumper JP3: Clear CMOS Memory ...................................................3.2
Jumper JP5: Frontside Bus Speed ..................................................3.4
Jumper J8: Keyboard Power On .....................................................3.4
Jumper J25: VIO Overvoltage........................................................3.5
Firmware Configuration: The CMOS Setup Utility .................................3.6
Using the CMOS Setup Utility........................................................3.6
Reconfiguring the Motherboard........................................................ 3.8
Hardware Reconfiguration ...............................................................3.8
Firmware Reconfiguration ...............................................................3.8
4: Installing the Motherboard ............................................... 4.1
Pre-installation Preparation............................................................. 4.1
Installing A CPU ............................................................................4.2
Processor Selection .....................................................................4.2
Installing The Processor...............................................................4.3
Installing the Fan/Heatsink .........................................................4.5
Installing System Memory ...............................................................4.8
Memory Specifications.................................................................4.8
Memory Configuration Options ......................................................4.8
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................4.9
PC1600 Memory Configuration .................................................... 4.10
System Memory Recognition .......................................................4.10
Installing the Motherboard in a System Housing............................... 4.11
Motherboard Installation Procedure .............................................4.11
Connecting Front Panel Components ............................................ 4.13
Completing System Configuration...................................................4.13

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5: System Configuration ....................................................... 5.1
Installing or Connecting Internal Peripherals .................................... 5.1
Installing an AGP Card....................................................................5.2
AGP Configuration ......................................................................5.2
Display Drivers...........................................................................5.2
Connecting Internal Devices ............................................................5.3
Connecting IDE Devices ...............................................................5.3
Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive......................................................5.4
Connecting External System Peripherals............................................ 5.6
Connecting a Display Monitor ..........................................................5.6
Connecting a Keyboard & Mouse.......................................................5.6
Configuring the CMOS Setup Utility .................................................. 5.8
The CMOS Setup Utility User Interface...............................................5.8
Running the CMOS Setup Utility ....................................................5.8
CMOS Setup Utility Program Sections ..............................................5.10
Standard CMOS Features ............................................................ 5.12
Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................5.13
Advanced Chipset Features......................................................... 5.14
Integrated Peripherals............................................................... 5.15
Power Management Setup..........................................................5.16
PnP/PCI Configurations.............................................................5.17
PC Health Status......................................................................5.18
IWILL Smart Setting .................................................................5.19
Load Fail-Safe Defaults..............................................................5.20
Load Optimized Defaults............................................................5.20
Set Supervisor/User Password .....................................................5.21
Save & Exit Setup.....................................................................5.22
Exit Without Saving ..................................................................5.22
Installing an OS & Support Software ............................................... 5.23
Installing an Operating System ...................................................... 5.23
Installing the Support Software .....................................................5.23
Installing Windows Drivers .........................................................5.24
User Manual............................................................................ 5.25
Installing the Utility Software .......................................................5.26
The Make Driver Utility ..............................................................5.26
Making a Linux Support Disk....................................................... 5.26
6: Using the Motherboard..................................................... 6.1
Using System Features..................................................................... 6.1

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Front Panel System Controls & Indicators ..........................................6.1
System Controls .........................................................................6.1
Indicator LEDs ..............................................................................6.3
Wake Up Features ..........................................................................6.3
Wake On LAN (WOL) ...................................................................6.3
Wake On Ring(WOR)....................................................................6.3
Installing & Configuring An IR Port .................................................. 6.4
Performance Optimization ............................................................... 6.6
System Memory .............................................................................6.6
Disk Subsystems ............................................................................6.6
Processor Upgrades & Adjustments ...................................................6.6
Overclocking .................................................................................6.7
Troubleshooting.............................................................................. 6.9
Hardware Problems.......................................................................... 6.9
General Hardware Troubleshooting....................................................6.9
Hardware Configuration Problems ................................................... 6.11
Plug and Play Problems ............................................................. 6.11
Replacing the System Configuration Record ..................................... 6.11
Loading Optimized Defaults........................................................... 6.12
7: Technical Specifications ................................................... 7.1

1: Introduction
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1: Introduction
This User’s Manual is for the MPX2 motherboard. Please
read this chapter before you use your motherboard and
identify which parts of the manual you will need to refer
to, if any. Please pay particular attention to the Critical
Topics section.
Manual Structure
This manual has seven chapters covering the following
topics:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Explains the manual structure and conventions and indi-
cates the most important topics in the manual. In addi-
tion, there is a list of what you should find in the
motherboard package and some pointers on things to do
before you configure or install the board.
Chapter 2: Key Features & Components
Details the motherboard’s hardware features and impor-
tant components and indicates their locations. Describes
the support software that comes with the board on the
Power Installer support CD-ROM disc.
Chapter 3: Motherboard Configuration
Lists the motherboard’s default configuration and con-
figuration options.
Chapter 4: Installing The Motherboard
Has information on how to prepare and install the
motherboard. Includes installing a CPU and system
memory and housing installation considerations.
What’s In This Chapter:
Introduction
Manual Structure
Manual Features
Critical Topics
Packing List
Pre-Use Checklist

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Chapter 5: System Configuration
Covers connecting system peripherals to the motherboard,
initial BIOS configuration using the CMOS Setup utility,
OS options and software installation.
Chapter 6: Using The Motherboard
Explains system operation features that derive from the
motherboard. Has information on performance optimi-
zation and troubleshooting.
Chapter 7: Technical Information
Lists the motherboard’s technical specifications.
Manual Features
This User’s Manual is intended to be useful and informa-
tive while also making it easy to quickly find specific
information or specifications. The manual has icons and
notes in the sidebar to note important topics, indicate
warnings or further explain and illustrate points. We
suggest that most users review the manual to become
familiar with the motherboard. Expert users may want to
review topics selectively, as needed.
If The Motherboard Is Already Installed
You may receive the motherboard installed in a working
system. If this is the case, you should still probably re-
view the sections on configuring and using the board,
especially if an Operating System is not installed yet.
If You Need To Install This Motherboard
We recommend that only experienced users and techni-
cians install this motherboard. Otherwise, we suggest
having a qualified computer technician install and con-
figure the system. This service is usually provided at a
nominal fee by better computer stores and service com-
panies.