POWERCOLOR A300M-E1394 User manual

A300M-E1394
MAINBOARD
MANUAL
DOC No. : M03704
Rev. : A0
Date : 9, 2003
Part No. : 25-11720-00

Handling Precautions
Warning:
1. Static electricity may cause damage to the integrated circuits on
the motherboard. Before handling any motherboard outside of
its protective packaging, ensure that there is no static electric
||||||charge in your body.
2. There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or an equivalent type
||||||recommended by the manufacturer.
3. Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
4. Never run the processor without the heatsink properly and rmly
attached. PERMANENT DAMAGE WILL RESULT!
Observe the following basic precautions when handling the
motherboard or other computer components:
nWear a static wrist strap, which is connected to a
natural earth ground.
nTouch a grounded or anti-static surface or a metal
󲥬xture such as a water pipe.
nAvoid contact of the components on add-on cards,
motherboards, and modules with the
golden 󲥬ngers connectors plugged into the
expansion slot. It is best to handle system components
by their mounting brackets.
The above methods prevent static build-up and cause it to
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Package Checklist .................................. 1-2
The A300M-E1394 Mainboard........................ 1-3
Main Features ...................................... 1-4
Chapter 2 Installation Procedures
1). Set System Jumpers ............................. 2-2
Clear CMOS................................... 2-2
2). Install Memory Modules ......................... 2-3
3). Install the CPU ................................ 2-4
Connect ATX Power............................ 2-5
4). Install Expansion Cards ........................ 2-6
5). Connect Devices ................................ 2-7
Floppy Diskette Drive Connector.............. 2-7
IDE Device Connectors........................ 2-8
Fan Connectors............................... 2-8
Power Connectors............................. 2-9
SPDIF Connector.............................. 2-9
Front Panel Block Connector..................
2-10
Serial IRQ Connector.........................
2-11
CD Audio-In Connectors.......................
2-11
1394 Connectors..............................
2-12
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector............
2-13
RJ45 LAN Connector...........................
2-13
Serial Port Connectors.......................
2-14
CRT Connector................................

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
CMOS Setup Utility ................................. 3-1
Standard CMOS Setup ................................ 3-2
Advanced BIOS Features ............................. 3-4
Advanced Chipset Features .......................... 3-7
Integrated Peripherals ............................. 3-7
Power Management Setup .............................
3-12
PnP/PCI Con󲥬gurations ..............................
3-14
PC Health Status ...................................
3-15
Load Optimized Defaults ............................
3-16
Supervisor/User Password ...........................
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Overview
Overview
Chapter 1
This microATX-sized mainboard is based on the ATI® RADEON
9100 IGP chipset (9100 IGP + IXP 150), which support the high
performance of Intel® CPUs. Its superb graphics come from
the integration of a DX8.1-level Radeon 9100 GPU core in the
North bridge and is designed for the latest 478-pin Pentium®
4 processors.
Two onboard DDR memory sockets allow DDR266/333/400 dual channel
SDRAM for up to 2 GB of memory capacity. Support for ATA-100
protocol and its high-speed interface further ensures that
data transfer speeds are improved, especially for the long se-
quential transfers required by audio/visual applications. The
board features onboard SPDIF output and LAN functions. It is
completely software compatible with your operating system. For
more details, please read the help 󲥬le in the included CD.
The board comes with an extensive range of I/O features such
as 2 serial ports, 1 CRT port, 1 parallel port, 1 LAN, 1 PS/2
mouse and 1 PS/2 keyboard connector, 6 USB 2.0 ports, 2 optional
1394 ports, 1 media connector (front audio, Line-in, Line-out
and Mic-in). In addition, the board is equipped with 2 IDE
connectors. Ample expansion is available through 3 PCI and 1AGP
8X slots, allowing for enjoyment of the P4 CPU’s bene󲥬ts in
internet applicatons and video/3D graphics performance.

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Overview
Package Checklist
If you discover any item below was damaged or lost, please
contact your vendor.
NOTE: The driver CD, which contains patch les, onboard video/audio
chip drivers, related online help and other useful information, can be
found in your mainboard package.
Please install it immediately after your Windows operating system
installation is complete. Place driver CD in the drive and an operating
menu will appear on your monitor. Please select Auto Installation.
It will automatically detect which software tools (patch les, drivers)
the mainboard needs. Press OK to go through the whole installation
procedure in a very straight forward and easy way. It will also provide
you with a custom installation feature to select the patch les and
software drivers you want for the onboard chip’s use.

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The A300M-E1394 Mainboard

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Main Features
n CPU
Intelｮ Celeron -
2.0 to 2.8 GHz and up* (FSB 400)
Intelｮ Pentium 4 -
1.6 to 2.6 GHz and up* (FSB 400)
2.26 to 3.06GHz and up* (FSB 533)
2.4 to 3.2 GHz and up* (FSB 800)
(* not tested yet)
n Chipset
North Bridge: ATIｮ Radeon 9100 IGP
South Bridge: ATIｮ IXP 150
n Memory
2 memory sockets:
Support dual channel DDR266/333/400
SDRAM memory size totally up to 2 GBs
n Expansion Slots
1 AGP Slot: support 4X/8X (1.5V)
3 PCI Slots: 2.2 32-bit (3.3V/5V PCI bus interface)
slots
n LAN
RTL8100C 10/100 Fast Ethernet/
8110S Gigabit Ethernet (dual layout)
n Audio Features
Realtek ALC655/658 (dual layout) controller; AC97
LINE_IN, LINE_OUT, MICROPHONE_IN Jack
Front audio pinheaders

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n I/O Ports
2 IDE connectors -
Ultra DMA 66/100 up to 4 devices
COM1 and COM2 (pinheader)
1 CRT port
1 Parallel port
1 PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard
6 USB ports
n Mounting Holes
9 Holes
n Mainboard Size
9.2 x 9.6 (unit: inch)
n IEEE 1394 Ports (optional)
VT6307L
2 Ports
1 Bracket with cable

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Installation Procedures
Chapter 2
Installation Procedures
This mainboard has several user-adjustable jumpers that allow you to
con󲥬gure the system to suit your requirements. This chapter contains
information on the various jumper settings on your mainboard.
To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps:
Step 1 - Set system jumpers.
Step 2 - Install memory modules.
Step 3 - Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
Step 4 - Install expansion cards.
Step 5 - Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires and power
supply.
Step 6 - Set up BIOS software.
Step 7 - Install supporting software tools.
WARNING: Excessive torque may damage the mainboard. When
using an electric screwdriver on the mainboard, make sure that the
torque is set to the allowable range of 5.0 ~ 8.0kg/cm.
Mainboard components contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC)
chips. To prevent static electricity from harming any of the sensitive
components, you should follow the following precautions whenever
working on the computer:
1. Unplug the computer when working on the inside.
2. Hold components by the edges and try not to touch the IC
||||chips, leads or circuitry.
3. Wear an anti-static wrist strap.
4. Place components on a grounded anti-static pad, or on the bag
that came with the component, whenever the components are
separated from the system.

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Clear CMOS
The CMOS RAM is powered by the onboard button cell bat-
tery.
To clear the RTC data:
(1) Turn off your computer;
(2) Open the system case and disconnect the ATX power
cable;
(3) Place the jumper cap onto the pinpair 2-3 for at
least 6 seconds to enable CMOS clearance;
(4) Place the jumper cap onto the pinpair 1-2 to dis-
able the effect of CMOS clearance;
(5) Connect the ATX power cable and close the system
case;
NOTE: Users are not encouraged to change to jumper settings not
listed in this manual. Changing the jumper settings improperly may
adversely affect system performance.
1.) Set System Jumpers
Jumpers are used to select the operation modes for your system.
Some jumpers on the board have three metal pins with each pin
representing a different function. A 1 is written besides pin
1 on jumpers with three pins. To set a jumper, a black cap
containing metal contacts is placed over the jumper pin(s)
according to the required con󲥬guration. A jumper is said to

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4. Press the clips outward with both hands to remove the
2.) Install Memory Modules
1. Locate DDR DIMM sock-
ets on the mainboard.
2. Install DDR DIMM straight down
into socket 1, using both hands,
then socket 2, and so forth.
3. The clip on both ends
of the socket will close to
hold the DDR DIMM in place
when the DDR DIMM reaches
the bottom of the socket.
NOTE:
If you use dual channel memory modules, they must be identical.

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3.) Install the CPU
The procedure below shows
you how to install your CPU,
its fan
and heatsink. Before you be-
gin, locate the CPU socket
1. Swing the lever upward to 90 de-
2. Install the CPU and make sure of the
pin 1 orientation by aligning the socket
corner marking with the socket corner
closest to the lever tip.
Do not insert the CPU by force. Make
sure the processor is fully inserted
into the socket on all sides. Apply some
thermal material, such as paste or tape,
The mainboard has a built-in Switching Voltage Regulator to
support CPU Vcore autodetection. That is, it has the ability
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3. Place thfe fan with heatsink on top
of the CPU and press down on the two
plastic clips,,cthem of swith the holes
on two sides the retention module.
4. Press down the white bar on each
clip to fasten the fan set on the
Af󲥬x the CPU by pressing the lever
downward and locking it beside the
Connect ATX Power
The 20-hole power plug (top right) is
connected to the ATX power 20-pin pin-
headers. The 4-hole 12V power plug (bot-
tom right) is inserted in the ATX_12V
power connector.
The plug from the power supply can
only be inserted in one orientation
because of the different hole sizes.
Find the proper orientation and push
NOTE:
Be sure to install a fan with a heatsink
that is approved by the CPU manu-
facturer to avoid CPU damage. For
detail information, please refer to the
CPU manufacturer’s website.

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1. Select an available expan-
CAUTION:
1. Make sure to unplug the power supply when adding or remov-
ing expansion cards or other system components. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to both the mainboard and
expansion cards.
2. Always observe static electricity precautions.
3. Please read Handling Precautions at the start of this manual.
4). Install Expansion Cards
This section describes how to connect an expansion card to one
of your system expansion slots. Expansion cards are printed
circuit boards that, when connected to the mainboard, increase
the capabilities of your system. For example, expansion cards
can provide video and sound capabilities. The mainboard features
NOTE:
The CPU installing proce-
dures should be:
1. Insert the CPU (with
its fansink and retention
module) on the socket.
2. Connect the 4-pin plug of
the power supply
3. Connect the 20-pin plug
of the power supply.
To remove the processor,
please do it in reverse order.

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2. Remove the corresponding slot cover from the computer chas-
sis. Unscrew the mounting screw that secures the slot cover
and pull the slot cover out from the computer chassis. Keep
3. Push the card 󲥬rmly into
the slot. Push down on one end
of the expansion card, then the
other. Use this rocking motion
until card is 󲥬rmly seated in-
side the expansion slot. Secure
5). Connect Devices
Floppy Diskette Drive Connector
This connector provides the connection
with your 󲥭oppy disk drive.
Insert the 󲥭oppy ribbon cable
(below) onto the 󲥭oppy con-
nector.
The colored stripe (indicated

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Fan Connectors
The two connectors, CPU_FAN and SYS_FAN, are linked to the CPU
fan and case fan, respectively. PWR_FAN can be used with the
power supply cooling fan.
IDE Device Connectors
The two connectors, IDE1 (PRIMARY)
and IDE2 (SECONDARY), are used for
your IDE hard disk drives, CD drives,
LS-120|drives, or IDE ZIP drives.
Insert the 󲥭oppy ribbon cable
(below) onto the 󲥭oppy con-
nector.
The colored stripe (indicated

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Power Connectors
The 20-pin male block connector is connected to the ATX power
supply. The 4-pin male block connector is for the ATX_12V
power supply. Both connectors are linked with your ATX power
supply. The plug from the power supply can only be inserted in
one orientation because of the different hole sizes. Find the
proper orientation and push down 󲥬rmly making sure that the
SPDIF Connector
It is used for audio output with SPDIF spec. Pin de󲥬nitions:
Pin1 is 5V, Pin2 is SPDIF signal, Pin3 is GND.

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(4) Power Button is connected with the power button. Pushing
this switch allows the system to be turned on and off rather
than using the power supply button.
Front Panel Block Connector
(1) Reset Switch is connected to the reset button. Push this
switch to reboot the system instead of turning the power but-
ton off and on.
(2) HDD LED is connected to the IDE device indicator. This LED
(3) Power (Single and Dual) /Sleep LED
Please refer to the tables below for the representations of
LED states.
There is also 3-Pin Power LED connector on board for those
This block connector includes
the connectors for linking
with the Power LED (3-pin),
HDD LED, power button,
power/sleep/message waiting
button, and the reset button
on the front panel of the
system case. Please identify
polarities of plug wires for
the case speaker and LEDs.
Please ask the vendor about
this information when you
buy and install the system
by yourself. The plug wire