PCchips M922LR V1.1 User manual

Preface
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of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the au-
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Version 1.0
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Trademark Recognition
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-
tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not oc-
cur 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 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 a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's manu-
facturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Copyright © 2001
All Rights Reserved
KOB P4X266 NDFSX, V1.0

Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the follow-
ing conditions:
− This device may not cause harmful interference, and
− This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Mainboard
Describes features of the mainboard,
and provides a shipping checklist.
Go to ⇒page 1
Chapter 2
Installing the Mainboard
Describes installation of mainboard
components.
Go to ⇒page 5
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Provides information on using the BIOS
Setup Utility.
Go to ⇒page 21
Chapter 4
Using the Mainboard Software
Describes the mainboard software.
Go to ⇒page 34
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Preface i
CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard 1
Introduction.................................................................................................1
Checklist .....................................................................................................1
Standard Items ................................................................................................. 1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................3
Mainboard Components .............................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 5
Installing the Mainboard 5
Safety Precautions......................................................................................5
Quick Guide................................................................................................5
Installing the Mainboard in a Case..............................................................6
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................6
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 6
Checking Jumper Settings ............................................................................... 7
Jumper Settings ............................................................................................... 7
Connecting Case Components...................................................................9
The Panel Connectors.................................................................................... 10
Installing Hardware ...................................................................................10
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 10
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 13
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 14
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive................................................................. 15
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 16
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 17
Connecting I/O Devices ............................................................................19
External Connector Color Coding ................................................................. 20
CHAPTER 3 21
Using BIOS 21
About the Setup Utility ..............................................................................21
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 21
Entering the Setup Utility .............................................................................. 22
Updating the BIOS ........................................................................................ 22
Using BIOS...............................................................................................23
Standard CMOS Features .............................................................................. 24
Advanced Setup Page .................................................................................... 25
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Power Management Setup Page .................................................................... 27
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page....................................................................... 29
Load Optimal Settings................................................................................... 30
Load Best Performance Settings.................................................................... 30
Features Setup Page....................................................................................... 30
CPU PnP Setup Page ..................................................................................... 32
Hardware Monitor Page................................................................................. 32
Change Password........................................................................................... 33
Exit ................................................................................................................ 33
CHAPTER 4 34
Using the Mainboard Software 34
About the Software CD-ROM ...................................................................34
Audio Drivers and Software Installation ....................................................34
Utility Software Reference ........................................................................35
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Ch ha ap pt te er r 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard
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In nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n
Congratulations on purchasing the KOB P4X266 NDFSX mainboard. The
KOB P4X266 NDFSX mainboard is an ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer
printed circuit board and measures 305 mm x 244 mm. The mainboard fea-
tures a Socket 478 that accommodates Intel Pentium 4 processors supporting
system bus (FSB) speeds of 400 MHz.
This mainboard has the VIA VT8753 (V845PRO) Northbridge and VT8233
Southbridge chipsets that support AC’97 audio codec, and provide Ultra
DMA 33/66/100 function. 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). In addition, this
mainboard has 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 six USB
ports (two backpanel ports, onboard USB headers providing four extra ports).
By means of the Extended USB Module connected to the mainboard, you can
make four extra USB ports.
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Ch he ec ck kl li is st t
Compare the mainboard’s package contents with the following checklist:
Standard Items
• One mainboard
• The User’s Manual
• One diskette drive ribbon cable
• One IDE drive ribbon cable
• Software support CD
• One Retention Module

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Fe ea at tu ur re es s
Processor The KOB P4X266 NDFSX mainboard includes a Socket 478
that has the following features:
• Supports up to a 400 MHz system bus (FSB)
• Accommodates Intel Pentium 4 processors.
Chipset There are VT8753 Northbridge and VT8233 Southbridge in
this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable
architecture with proven reliability and performance. A few of
the chipset’s advanced features are:
• An advanced V-Link memory controller architecture that
provides the bandwidth up to 266 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 100 interface on the chipset, which helps boost
system performance by providing a high-speed connec-
tion to ATA 100 Hard Disk Drives, delivering maximum
sustained data transfer rates of 100 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.
Memory The mainboard accommodates 2 DDR + 2 SDR 168 pin, 3.3V
DIMM sockets with a total capacity of 2 GB system memory.
VGA This mainboard includes a 4xAGP slot that provides eight
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
The AC’97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC’ 97 2.1 speci-
fication, 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 ana-
log line-level stereo inputs.
Expansion
Options
KOB P4X266 NDFSX has four 32-bit PCI slots, an AGP slot, a
CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot, and an
onboard PCI LAN interface (optional).
The KOB P4X266 NDFSX PCI slots are capable of Ultra DMA
bus mastering with transfer rates of 33/66/100 MB/sec.
Integrated I/O 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
• Six USB ports (two backpanel ports, onboard
• USB headers providing four extra ports)
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line- out
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BIOS
Firmware
This mainboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to config-
ure many system features including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters and memory timing
• CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different
processor clock speeds.
Built-in
Ethernet LAN
(optional)
• Built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet LAN
• VT8233 integrates Fast Ethernet MAC and VT6013 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
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Ch ho oo os si in ng g a a C Co om mp pu ut te er r C Ca as se e
There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard com-
plies with the specifications for the ATX system case. Some features on the
mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indi-
cators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all
the features required. The mainboard can support one or two floppy diskette
drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has sufficient
power and space for all the drives that you intend to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that
the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge
of the mainboard.
This mainboard has an ATX form factor of 305 x 244 mm. Choose a case that
accommodates this form factor.
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Installing the Mainboard
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Sa af fe et ty y P Pr re ec ca au ut ti io on ns s
Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard:
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid
damage from static electricity.
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the mainboard.
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in.
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards.
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Qu ui ic ck k G Gu ui id de e
This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system
with the mainboards.
The following table provides a reference for installing specific components:
Locating Mainboard Components Go to page 4
Installing the Mainboard in a Case Go to page 6
Setting Jumpers Go to page 6
Installing Case Components Go to page 9
Installing the CPU Go to page 10
Installing Memory Go to page 13
Installing a HDD and CD-ROM Drive Go to page 14
Installing a FDD Go to page 15
Installing Add-on Cards Go to page 16
Connecting Options Go to page 17
Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices Go to page 19

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In ns st ta al ll li in ng g t th he e M Ma ai in nb bo oa ar rd d i in n a a C Ca as se e
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the mainboard
in a case:
This illustration shows an ex-
ample of a mainboard being
installed in a tower-type case:
Note: Do not overtighten
the screws as this
can stress the main-
board.
Most system cases have
mounting brackets installed in
the case, which correspond to
the holes in the mainboard.
Place the mainboard over the
mounting brackets and secure
the mainboard onto the mount-
ing brackets with screws.
2.
S
ecure the mainboard with
screws where appropriate.
1. Place the mainboard
over the mounting brackets.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and
expansion slots on your mainboard.
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Ch he ec ck ki in ng g J Ju um mp pe er r S Se et tt ti in ng gs s
This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the main-
board.
Setting Jumpers
Use the mainboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with
more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the
jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations below show a 2-pin jumper.
When the jumper cap is placed on both pins,
the jumper is SHORT. If you remove the
jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on just
one pin, the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin
jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.
Short Open
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