PCchips M922 Series User manual

Mainboard User’s Manual
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M922 Series, V5.0A
VT8753 September 2002

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Notice:
1. Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every
supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by
Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a
dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this
software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its
compatibility with Windows XP. Please rest assured that our RD
department has already tested and verified these drivers. Click
the “Continue Anyway” button and go ahead the installation.
2. USB 2.0 Driver Limitations:
2-1 The USB 2.0 driver only supports Windows XP and
Windows 2000.
2-2 If you connect a USB 2.0 hub to the root hub, plugging USB
devices into this hub, the system might not successfully
execute certain USB devices’ connection because it could
not recognize these devices.
Currently, we are working on such limitations’ solution. As soon
as the solution is done, the updated USB drive will be released to
our website: www.pcchips.com.tw for your downloading.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction...................................................................1
Key Features...........................................................................2
Package Contents....................................................................6
Static Electricity Precautions..................................................7
Pre-Installation Inspection......................................................7
Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation..................................................9
Mainboard Components........................................................10
I/O Ports................................................................................11
Installing the Processor.........................................................12
Installing Memory Modules..................................................13
Jumper Settings.....................................................................15
The Panel Connectors...........................................................17
Other Devices Installation.....................................................19
Expansion Slots Installation..................................................20
Connecting Optional Devices ..............................................21
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility......................................................25
Introduction..........................................................................25
Running the Setup Utility...........…………………………...26
Standard CMOS Setup Page.................................................27
Advanced Setup Page...........................................................28
Power Management Setup Page............................................31
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page.............................................33
Load Optimal Settings..........................................................34
Load Best Performance Settings...........................................34
Features Setup Page..............................................................35
CPU PnP Setup Page............................................................37
Hardware Monitor Page........................................................38
Change Password..................................................................39
Exit.......................................................................................39
Chapter 4: Software & Applications.............................................41
Introduction..........................................................................41
Installing Support Software..................................................42
Bundled Software Installation...............................................44
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1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
This mainboard has a Socket-478 processor socket for Intel
Pentium 4 type of processors supporting front side bus
(FSB) speeds up to 533 MHz.
This mainboard has the VIA P4X333 Northbridge and
T8235/8233ACE Southbridge chipsets that support AC 97 audio
codec, and provide Ultra DMA 33/66/100 133 function. If the
T8235 SB is installed, the mainboard supports built-in USB 2.0
providing higher bandwidth, implements Universal Serial Bus
Specification Revision 2.0 and is compliant with UHCI 1.1 and
EHCI 0.95; if the 8233ACE SB, it doesn’t support USB2.0 and
without LAN. This mainboard has four 32-bit PCI slots, one
4xAGP slot, one CNR (Communications and Networking Riser)
slot, and an onboard 10BaseT 100BaseTX Network interface
(optional).
There is a full set of I/O ports including two PS/2 ports for mouse
and keyboard, two serial ports, one parallel port, one MIDI/game
port and maximum six USB ports --two back-panel ports and
onboard USB headers make four extra USB ports by connecting
the Extended USB Module to the mainboard.
This mainboard is an ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printed
circuit board and measures 305 x 244mm.
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Key Features
This mainboard has these key features:
Socket-478 Processor
The PGA Socket 478
Supports Intel Pentium 4 series CPUs
Supports up to 533 MHz Front-Side Bus
C ipset
There are P4X333 Northbridge and VT8235 8233ACE
Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and
scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. Here
is a list of the chipset arrangement and their respective features:
Northbridge Southbridge Function
P4X333 T8235 CPU FSB: 533MHz
Ultra DMA ATA133
DDR333
P4X333 T8233ACE CPU FSB: 533MHz
Ultra DMA ATA133
DDR333, without LAN,
without USB 2.0
A few of the chipset’s advanced features are:
An advanced -Link memory controller architecture that
provides the bandwidth up to 533 MB/s and performance
necessary for even the most demanding Internet and 3D
graphics
Support for an 4xAGP interface providing vivid 3D
graphics and video performance
An ATA 133 interface on the chipset, which helps boost
system performance by providing a high-speed connection
to ATA 133 Hard Disk Drives, delivering maximum
sustained data transfer rates of 133 MB/sec
Additional key features include support for six USB ports, an AC
97 link for audio and modem, hardware monitoring, and
ACPI/OnNow power management.
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Memory Support
The mainboard accommodates 2 DDR + 2 SDR 168 pin,
3.3 DIMM sockets with a total capacity of 1 GB system
memory.
Supports DDR up to 333MHz memory bus
VGA
This mainboard includes a 4xAGP slot that provides four
times the bandwidth of the original AGP specification.
AGP technology provides a direct connection between the
graphics sub-system and memory so that the graphics do
not have to compete for processor time with other devices
on the PCI bus.
AC’97 Audio Codec: VT1612A
Compliant with AC’97 2.1 specification
Three Audio Jacks – Line-Out, Line-In and Microphone-In
Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro Compatible
Digital I/O compatible with consumer mode S/PDIF
Advanced power management support
Expansion Options
The mainboard comes with the following expansion options:
Four 32-bit PCI slots capable of Ultra DMA bus mastering
with transfer rates of 33/66/100/133 MB/sec
An 4xAGP slot
A CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot
Onboard I/O Ports
The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
Two serial ports
One parallel port
One MIDI/game port
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Six USB ports (two back-panel ports, onboard USB
headers providing maximum four extra ports: headers
USB1 & USB2)
Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
Fast Et ernet LAN (for VT8235 SB only)
Built-in 10BaseT 100BaseTX Ethernet LAN
T8235 integrates Fast Ethernet MAC and T6103 LAN
PHY in compliance with IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX,
10BASE-T and ANSI X3.263 TP-PMD standards
In compliance with ACPI 1.0 and the Network Device
Class Power Management 1.0
High Performance achieved by 100Mbps clock generator
and data recovery circuit for 100Mbps receiver
USB 2.0 (for VT 8235 SB only)
Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification
Revision 2.0
Compliant with Intel’s Enhanced Host Controller
Interface Specification Revision 0.95
Compliant with Universal Host Controller Interface
Specification Revision 1.1
PCI multi-function device consists of two UHCI Host
Controller cores for full-/low-speed signaling and one
EHCI Host Controller core for high-speed signaling
Root hub consists 4 downstream facing ports with
integrated physical layer transceivers shared by UHCI and
EHCI Host Controller
Support PCI-Bus Power Management Interface
Specification release 1.1
Legacy support for all downstream facing ports
BIOS Firmware
This mainboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure
many system features including the following:
Power management
Wake-up alarms
CPU parameters and memory timing
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CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different
processor clock speeds.
Bundled Software
PC-Cillin 2000 provides automatic virus protection under
Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
MediaRing Talk provides PC to PC or PC to Phone
internet phone communication
3Deep delivers the precise imagery and displays accurate
color in your monitor
Recovery Genius 21st V5.0 provides the function to
recover, reserve and transfer hard disk data.
CD Ghost is the software stimulating a real CD-ROM to
perform equivalent function.
Language Genius 21st is the software to provides learning
tools of language and singing.
PC DJ is a dual-MP3 player that enables users to actually
mix music right on their own personal computers.
Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0 is the software to help users
read .PDF files.
Dimensions
ATX form factor of 305 x 244mm
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Package Contents
Attention: This mainboard serial has three models,
M922LU(LAN,USB 2.0), M922U(USB 2.0, without LAN) and
M922. Please contact your local supplier for more information
about your purchased model. Each model will support different
specification listed as below:
Model Specification
M922LU Onboard LAN PHY chip (U15), RJ-45
LAN connector, and supports USB2.0
when P4X333 NB+ T8235 SB are
installed
M922U Support USB 2.0 but without LAN when
P4X333 NB+ T8235 SB are installed
M922 Support USB1.1 but without LAN when
P4X333 NB+ T8233ACE SB are installed
Your mainboard package contains the following items:
The mainboard
The User’s Manual
One diskette drive ribbon cable
One IDE drive ribbon cable
Software support CD
Optional Accessories
You can purchase the following optional accessories for this
mainboard.
Extended USB module
CNR v.90 56K Fax/Modem card
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Static Electricity Precautions
Static electricity could damage components on this mainboard.
Take the following precautions while unpacking this mainboard
and installing it in a system.
1. Don’t take this mainboard and components out of their original
static-proof package until you are ready to install them.
2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if
possible. If you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static
electricity by touching the bare metal of the system chassis.
3. Carefully hold this mainboard by its edges. Do not touch those
components unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this
mainboard on the top of static-protection package with
component side facing up while installing.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect this mainboard whether there are any damages to
components and connectors on the board.
2. If you suspect this mainboard has been damaged, do not
connect power to the system. Contact your mainboard vendor
about those damages.
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Chapter 2
Mainboard Installation
To install this mainboard in a system, please follow these
instructions in this chapter:
Identify the mainboard components
Install a CPU
Install one or more system memory modules
Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly
Install this mainboard in a system chassis (case)
Connect any extension brackets or cables to connecting
headers on the mainboard
Install other devices and make the appropriate connections to
the mainboard connecting headers
Note:
1. Before installing this mainboard, make sure jumper JBAT1 is
under Normal setting. See this chapter for information about
locating JBAT1 and the setting options.
2. Never connect power to the system during installation;
otherwise, it may damage the mainboard.
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Mainboard Components
Identify major components on the mainboard via this diagram
underneath.
Note: Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in
this illustration are for testing only.
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I/O Ports
The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports
on the mainboard.
PS/2
mouse
PS/2
keyboard
USB
ports
Parallel port (LPT1)
Serial port
COM 1
Serial port
COM 2 Line-in
Game port
Microp one
Line-out
LAN
port
1. The upper PS/2 port connects a PS/2 pointing
device.
2. The lower PS/2 port connects a PS/2 keyboard.
3. The USB ports connect USB devices.
4. LPT1 connects printers or other parallel
communications devices.
5. The COM ports connect serial devices such as mice
or fax/modems. COM1 is identified by the system
as COM1/3. COM2 is identified by the system as
COM2/4.
6. The game port connects a joystick or a MIDI
device.
7. Three audio ports connect audio devices. The left
side jack is for a stereo line-out signal. The middle
jack is for a stereo line-in signal. The right side jack
is for a microphone.
8. LAN port connects the network.
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Installing t e Processor
This mainboard has a Socket 478 processor socket. When choosing
a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system.
Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and
system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal
cache memory and external cache memory.
CPU Installation Procedure
Follow these instructions to install the CPU:
1. Unhook the CPU socket’s locking lever by pulling
it away from socket and raising it to the upright
position.
2. Match the pin 1 corner of CPU socket to the one of
processor, and insert the processor into the socket.
Do not use force.
3. Push the locking lever down and hook it under the
latch on the edge of socket.
4. Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU.
5. Lower the CPU fan/heatsink unit onto the CPU and
CPU socket, and then use the retention module
clamps to snap the fan/heatsink into place.
6. Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU
cooling fan power supply (CPU_FAN) on the
mainboard.
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Installing Memory Modules
This mainboard accommodates 168-pin 3.3 /184-pin 2.5
unbuffered SDRAM memory modules. The memory chips must be
standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory).
The CPU supports 100/133MHz system bus. The SDRAM DIMMs
and DDRs can synchronously work with 100 MHz or operates over
a 133 MHz system bus.
You must install at least one memory module in order to use
the mainboard, either SDRAM or DDR SDRAM, but you
cannot use them simultaneously.
DDR SDRAM provides 800 MB/s or 1 GB/s data transfer
corresponding with the bus 100 MHz or 133 MHz. It doubles the
rate to 1.6 GB/s and 2.1 GB/s by transferring data on both the
rising and falling edges of the clock. DDR SDRAM uses additional
power and ground lines and requires 184-pin 2.5 unbuffered
DIMM module rather than the 168-pin 3.3 unbuffered DIMMs
used by SDRAM.
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Installation Procedure
The mainboard accommodates two memory modules. You must
install at least one module in any of the three slots. Each module
can be installed with up to 1GB system memory.
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot
down.
2. Align the memory module with the slot. The
DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the
DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can
only be installed correctly.
3. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
4. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it
firmly down until it seats correctly. The slot latches
are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
5. Install any remaining DIMM modules.
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Jumper Settings
JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper
Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You
may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup
Utility are incorrect and prevent your mainboard from operating. To
clear the CMOS memory disconnect all the power cables from the
mainboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting
for a few seconds.
Function Jumper Setting
Normal Short Pins 1-2
Clear CMOS Short Pins 2-3
JP1A1, JP1B1: CPU Clock
This jumper enables to select CPU frequency.
CPU Clock JP1A1 JP1B1
100M Short Pins 1-2 Short Pins 2-3
133M Short Pins 2-3 Short Pins 1-2
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JP4
JP1A1
JP1B1
JP1
JP2
J2A/B/C/D
J3A/B/C/D
J13
J12
J16
JBAT1
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JP1: DRAM Voltage (VCC)
This jumper enables to select voltage of DRAM.
Function Jumper Setting
2.5V (DDR) Open Pins 1-2
3V (SDR) Short Pins 1-2
J2A B C D, J3A B C D: DDR SDR DRAM Type Selector
This jumper enables to select the type of DDR or SDR
DRAM.
Function Jumper Setting
DDR1 DDR2 Short all J2A/B/C/D and J3A/B/C/D pins
DIMM1 DIMM2 Open all J2A/B/C/D and J3A/B/C/D pins
JP2: Wake on Keyboard USB activity
This jumper enables any USB keyboard activity to power up a system
previously in a standby or sleep state.
Function Jumper Setting
5V Short Pins 1-2
5VSB Short Pins 2-3
J13: Flash ROM Voltage (VCC)
This jumper enables to select voltage of flash ROM.
Function Jumper Setting
5V Short Pins 1-2
3V Short Pins 2-3
JP4: Flash ROM Size
This jumper enables to select size of flash ROM.
Function Jumper Setting
2M Short Pins 1-2
4M Short Pins 2-3
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