PCchips M922LR V1.1 User manual

Preface
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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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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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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
Jumper Settings
Jumper Description Setting (default)
JBAT1 Clear CMOS
jumper
1-2: Normal
2-3: Clear CMOS
JBAT1
1
JP1A1 CPU Clock Short 1-2: 100M
Open 2-3: 133M
JP1A1
1
JP1B1 CPU Clock Short 2-3: 100M
Open 1-2: 133M
JP1B1
1
JP1 DRAM Voltage
Short 1-2: 3.3V
Open 1-2: 2.5V
JP1
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J2A
J2B
J2C
J2D
DDR/SDR
DRAM Type
Selector
Short all
J2A/B/C/D:
DDR1, DDR2
Open all
J2A/B/C/D:
DIMM1, DIMM2
J2A/B/C/D
J3A
J3B
J3C
J4D
DDR/SDR
DRAM Type
Selector
Short all
J3A/B/C/D:
DDR1, DDR2
Open all
J3A/B/C/D:
DIMM1, DIMM2
J3A/B/C/D
JP2 Wake on
Keyboard/
USB activity
1-2: 5V
2-3: 5VSB
JP2
1
J13 Flash ROM Volt-
age (VCC)
1-2: 5V
2-3: 3.3V
J13
1
JP4 Flash ROM Size 1-2: 2M
2-3: 4M
JP4
1
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, discon-
nect all the power cables from the mainboard and then move the jumper cap
into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.
JP1: DRAM Voltage (VCC)
This jumper enables to select voltage of DRAM.
JP1A1: CPU Clock
This jumper enables to select CPU frequency.
JP1B1: CPU Clock
This jumper enables to select CPU frequency.
J2A/J2B/J2C/J2D: DDR/SDR DRAM Type Selector
This jumper enables to select the type of DDR or SDR DRAM.
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J3A/J3B/J3C/J3D: DDR/SDR DRAM Type Selector
This jumper enables to select the type of DDR or SDR DRAM.
JP2: Wake on Keyboard/USB activity
This jumper enables any USB keyboard activity to power up a system previ-
ously in a standby or sleep state.
J13: Flash ROM Voltage (VCC)
This jumper enables to select voltage for Flash ROM.
JP4: Flash ROM Size
This jumper enables to select size for Flash ROM.
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After you have installed the mainboard into a case, you can begin connecting
the mainboard components. Refer to the following:
1. Connect the case
power supply
connector to CN5.
2. Connect the CPU
cooling fan cable to
CPU_FAN.
3. Connect the case
cooling fan connector
to SYSTEM_FAN.
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The Panel Connectors
The panel connector (PANEL1 and PANEL2) provides a standard set of switch
and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to
the table below for information:
PANEL1
Device Pins
Line Out (L) 9, 10
Line Out (R) 5, 6
MIC In 1, 2
MIC In
(Pins 1, 2)
2 1
Line Out(R)
(Pins 5, 6)
10 9
Line Out(L)
(Pin 9,10)
PANEL2
Device Pins
Empty 10
N/C 9
Power ON/OFF 6, 8
Reset Switch 5, 7
Green LED
Indicator
2, 4
HDD LED +1, -3
HDD LED
(Pins 1, 3)
2 1
Reset Switc
h
(Pins 5, 7)
Power Switch
(Pins 6, 8)
Green LED
(Pins 2, 4)
Empty
(Pin 10)
10 9
N/C
(Pin 9)
Note: The plus sign (+) indicates a pin which must be connected to a positive
voltage.
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In ns st ta al ll li in ng g H Ha ar rd dw wa ar re e
Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that
you DO NOT scratch the mainboard or any of the surface-mount resistors
with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes
across the mainboard, you may cause serious damage to the mainboard
or its components.
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On most mainboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the
processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly
installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the
clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can
clearly see the mainboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and sys-
tem bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these
settings by making changes to jumpers on the mainboard, or changing the
settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that you do not
overclock processors or other components to run faster than their rated
speed.
Warning: Overclocking components can adversely affect the reliability of
the system and introduce errors into your system. Overclocking can per-
manently damage the mainboard by generating excess heat in
components that are run beyond the rated limits.
This mainboard has a Socket 478 processor socket. When choosing a proc-
essor, 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
The following illustration shows CPU installation components:
Note: The pin-1 corner is marked with an arrow
Follow these instructions to install the CPU:
1. Pull the CPU socket locking lever away from the socket to unhook it and raise
the locking lever to the upright position.
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2. Match the corner on the
CPU marked with an arrow
with pin-1 on the CPU
socket (the corner with the
pinhole noticeably missing).
Insert the processor into the
socket. Do not use force.
3. Lower the heatsink over the CPU.
4. Lower the CPU cooling fan onto the heatsink.
5. Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU.
6. Swing the locking lever down
and hook it under the latch on
the edge of the socket.
7. Snap the four retention legs of
the cooling fan into place (see
diagram below).
Cooling Fan
R
ete
n
t
i
o
n M
odu
l
e
Heatsink
8. Swing both lock levers on top of the cooling fan to their opposite sides to se-
cure the cooling fan on top of the heatsink.
9. Connect the CPU Cooling Fan
power cable to the CPUFAN1
connector.
Note: CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of
CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also
vary.
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Installing Memory Modules
This mainboard accommodates 168-pin 3.3V/184-pin 2.5V unbuffered
SDRAM memory modules. The memory chips must be standard or registered
SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory).
The CPU supports 100MHz system bus. The SDRAM DIMMs and DDRs can
synchronously work with 100 MHz or operates over a 133 MHz system bus.
DDR SDRAM provides 800 MBps or 1 GBps data transfer depending on
whether the bus is 100 MHz or 133 MHz. It doubles the rate to 1.6 GBps and
2.1 GBps 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
2.5V unbuffered DIMM module rather than the 168-pin 3.3V unbuffered
DIMMs used by SDRAM.
Installation Procedure
You must install at least one memory
module in order to use the main-
board, and you can only use one of
the both SDRAM and DDR SDRAM
at the same time.
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:
Cutout
Notch
Latch
Latch
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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Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM
This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive
and a CD-ROM drive.
About IDE Devices
Your mainboard has a primary and secondary IDE channel interface (IDE1 and
IDE2). An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the main-
board.
If you want to install more than two IDE devices, get a second IDE cable and
you can add two more devices to the secondary IDE channel.
IDE devices have jumpers or switches that are used to set the IDE device as
MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. When installing two
IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the
other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains
how to do this.
About UltraDMA
This mainboard supports UltraDMA 66/100. UDMA is a technology that accel-
erates the performance of devices in the IDE channel. To maximize
performance, install IDE devices that support UDMA and use 80-pin IDE ca-
bles that support UDMA 66/100.
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
1. Install the hard disk drive into the drive cage in your system case.
2. Plug the IDE cable into IDE1
(A):
Note: Ribbon cable connectors
are usually keyed so that they can
only be installed correctly on the
device connector. If the connector
is not keyed, make sure that you
match the pin-1 side of the cable
connector with the pin-1 side of the
device connector. Each connector
has the pin-1 side clearly marked.
The pin-1 side of each ribbon ca-
ble is always marked with a
colored stripe on the cable.
3. Plug an IDE cable connector into the hard disk drive IDE connector (B). It
doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use.
4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on
the hard disk drive (C).
When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automatically detect
your hard disk drive. If it doesn’t, enter the Setup Utility and use the IDE Hard
Disk Auto Detect feature to configure the hard disk drive that you have in-
stalled.
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Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive
1. Install the CD-ROM/DVD drive into the drive cage in your system case.
2. Plug the IDE cable into IDE1
(A). If you have already installed
an HDD, use the other connec-
tor on the IDE cable.
Note: Ribbon cable connectors are
usually keyed so that they can only
be installed correctly on the device
connector. If the connector is not
keyed, make sure that you match the
pin-1 side of the cable connector with
the pin-1 side of the device connec-
tor. Each connector has the pin-1
side clearly marked. The pin-1 side of
each ribbon cable is always marked
with a colored stripe on the cable.
3. Plug an IDE cable connector into the CD-ROM/DVD drive IDE connector (B). It
doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use.
4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on
the CD-ROM/DVD drive (C).
5. Use the audio cable provided with the CD-ROM/DVD drive to connect to the
mainboard CD-in connector CDIN1 or CDIN2 (D).
When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automatically detect
your CD-ROM/DVD drive. If it doesn’t, enter the Setup Utility and configure
the CD-ROM/DVD drive that you have installed.
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive
The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD) interface and ships with a
diskette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You
can install a 5.25-inch drive and a 3.5-inch drive with various capacities. The
floppy diskette drive cable has one type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and
another type of connector for a 3.5-inch drive.
1. Install the FDD into the drive cage in your system case.
2. Plug the FDD cable into
FLOPPY1 (A):
Note: Ribbon cable connectors are
usually keyed so that they can only
be installed correctly on the device
connector. If the connector is not
keyed, make sure that you match the
pin-1 side of the cable connector with
the pin-1 side of the device connec-
tor. Each connector has the pin-1
side clearly marked. The pin-1 side of
each ribbon cable is always marked
with a colored stripe on the cable.
3. Plug the correct connector on the FDD cable for the 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch drive
into the FDD connector (B).
4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on
the FDD (C).
When you first start up your system, go immediately to the Setup Utility to
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configure the floppy diskette drives that you have installed.
Installing Add-on Cards
This mainboard has four 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Components Interconnect)
expansion slots, one 4xAGP slot, and one CNR slot.
PCI Slots PCI slots are used to
install expansion cards
that have the 32-bit
PCI interface.
4xAGP
Slot
The 4xAGP slot is used
to install a graphics
adapter that supports
the 4xAGP specifica-
tion and has a 4xAGP
edge connector.
CNR Slot This slot is used to
insert CNR cards with
Modem and Audio
functionality.
Note: Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card
carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually con-
figure the card before installation.
Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1. Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you
are going to use.
2. Install the edge connector of the
add-on card into the expansion
slot. Ensure that the edge con-
nector is correctly seated in the
slot.
3. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
Note: For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters,
you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on
card.
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