POWERCOLOR A350M-SV User manual

A350M-SV
A350M-SVF
Revision : A
Date : May 04, 2004

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Overview
Package Checklist .......................................................................... 1-2
The A350M-SV/ SVF/ SVGF 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
CD Audio-In Connectors ................................................... 2-11
1394 Connectors ................................................................ 2-11
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector .............................. 2-12
RJ45 LAN Connector ........................................................ 2-12
Serial Port Connectors ....................................................... 2-13
VGA Connector ................................................................. 2-13
Printer Connector .............................................................. 2-14
Audio I/O Jacks ................................................................ 2-14
Front Audio Connector ..................................................... 2-15
Universal Serial Bus Connectors ....................................... 2-15
TV_OUT Connector (optional) .......................................... 2-16

A350M-SV/ SVF/ SVGF Mainboard Manual
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
Main Setup .................................................................................... 3-2
Advanced Setup ............................................................................ 3-2
CPU Configuraion ............................................................. 3-5
IDE Configuraion .............................................................. 3-7
Floppy Configuraion ......................................................... 3-9
Super IO Configuraion ...................................................... 3-10
Hardware Health Configuraion .......................................... 3-12
ACPI Configuraion ............................................................ 3-13
USB Configuraion ............................................................. 3-14
PCI/PnP Setup ............................................................................... 3-15
Boot Setup ..................................................................................... 3-17
Boot Setting Configuraion ................................................ 3-17
Boot Device Priority .......................................................... 3-19
Security Setup ............................................................................... 3-20
Chipset Setup ................................................................................ 3-22
North bridge Configuraion ................................................ 3-22
South bridge Configuraion ................................................ 3-25
Power Setup ................................................................................... 3-26
Exit Setup ....................................................................................... 3-27
Chapter 4 Utilities and Software Installation
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Overview
Chapter 1
RC350

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Package Checklist
If you discover a nyite m below was da maged or lost, plea se conta ct your
vendor.
NOTE: The driver CD, which contains patch files, 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 operat-
ing menu will appear on your monitor. Please select Auto Installation.
It will automatically detect which software tools (patch files, drivers)
the mainboard needs. Press OK to go through the whole installa-
tion procedure in a very straight forward and easy way. It will also
provide you with a custom installation feature to select the patch
files and software drivers you want for the onboard chip’s use.

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The A350M-SV/ SVF/ SVGF Mainboard

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Main Features
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CPU
Intel®Pentium ®4 (Pre scottandNorthwood) proce ssor up to 3.2GHz
- Intel Hyper -Threa ding T echnology
- FSB: 533MHz and 800MHz
Intel®Celeron ®processor
- 400MHz system data bus
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CPU Socket
Socket 478
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Chipset
North Bridge: ATI ®Radeon RC350
South Bridge: ATI ®SB200
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Memory
2 memory sockets:
Support Single cha nnel D DR266/333/400
SDRAM memorysize totally up to 2 GBs
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Expansion Slots
1A G P Slot: support 4X/8X (1.5V)
3 PCI Slots: Rev. 2.2 32-bit (3.3V/5V PCI bus interface) slots
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LAN
RTL8100C10/100 Fa st Ethernet
RTL 81 10S Giga bit Ethernet (A350M-SVGF model)
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Audio Features
Realtek 6 cha nnel AC97 codec
LINE_IN, LINE_OUT, MICROPHONE_IN Jack
Front audio pinhea ders
5.1 cha nnel audio

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I/O Ports
2 IDE connectors -
Ultra D M A 66/100 up to 4 device s
COM1 and COM2 (pinheader)
1VG A port
1Parallelport
1 PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard
6 USB ports
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Mounting Holes
9 Holes
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Mainboard Size
9.6x9.6(unit:inch)
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IEEE 1394 Ports (A350M-SVF/ A350M-SVGF model only)
VT6307
2 Ports
1 Bra cket with ca ble (option al)

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Chapter 2
Installation Procedures
This mainboard has several user-adjustable jumpers that allow you to configure 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 precau-
tions 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
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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 battery.
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 disable the effect of
CMOS clearance;
(5) Connect the ATX power cable and close the system case;
(6) Turn on your computer until CMOS checksum error appears;
(7) Hold down the Delete key as it boots;
(8) Enter the BIOS Setup to re-enter user preferences.
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 jump-
ers on the board have three metal pins with each pin representing a different
function. A 1is 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 configuration. A jumper is said to be shorted when
the black cap has been placed on one or two of its pins.

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4. Press the clips outward with both hands to remove the DIMM.
2.) Install Memory Modules
1. Locate DDR DIMM sockets
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 begin,
locate the CPU socket on the
mainboard.
1. Swing the lever upward to 90 degrees.
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, on the CPU top.
The mainboard has a built-in Switching Voltage Regulator to support CPU
Vcore autodetection. That is, it has the ability to detect and recognize the
CPU’s condition from the BIOS Setup Screen.

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3. Place the fan with heatsink on top of the CPU
and press down on the two plastic clips,,
them 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 retention module.
Affix the CPU by pressing the lever downward
and locking it beside the socket.
Connect ATX Power
The 20-hole power plug (top right) is connected
to the ATX power 20-pin pinheaders. The 4-hole
12V power plug (bottom right) is inserted in the
ATX_12V power connector.
The plug from the power supply can only be in-
serted in one orientation because of the differ-
ent hole sizes. Find the proper orientation and
push down firmly, making sure that the pins are
aligned.
NOTE:
Be sure to install a fan with a heatsink
that is approved by the CPU manufac-
turer to avoid CPU damage. For detail
information, please refer to the CPU
manufacturer’s website.

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1. Select an available expansion slot.
CAUTION:
1. Make sure to unplug the power supply when adding or
removing 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 one AGP and three PCI bus expansion slots.
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 chassis. Un-
screw the mounting screw that secures the slot cover and pull the slot cover
out from the computer chassis. Keep the slot cover mounting screw nearby.
3. Push the card firmly into the slot.
Push down on one end of the expan-
sion card, then the other. Use this rock-
ing motion until card is firmly seated
inside the expansion slot. Secure the
card with the screw removed in Step 2.
5). Connect Devices
Floppy Diskette Drive Connector
This connector provides the connection
with your floppy disk drive.
Insert the floppy ribbon cable (below)
onto the floppy connector.
The colored stripe (indicated by the
arrow, right) of the ribbon cable must
be on the same side as Pin 1.

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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 floppy ribbon cable (below)
onto the floppy connector.
The colored stripe (indicated by the
arrow, right) of the ribbon cable must
be on the same side as Pin 1.

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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 connec-
tors 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 firmly making sure that the pins are
aligned.
SPDIF Connector
It is used for audio output with SPDIF spec. Pin definitions: Pin1 is SPDIF,
Pin2 is +5V signal, Pin4 isGND.

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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 button off and on.
(2) HDD LED is connected to the IDE device indicator. This LED will blink
when the hard disk drives are activated.
(3) Power/ 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 cases that have a
3-pin plug.
This block connector includes the
connectors for linking with the
Power LED (2-pin), HDD LED,
power button, power/sleep/mes-
sage waiting button, and the reset
button on the front panel of the
system case. Please identify polari-
ties of plug wires for the case
speaker and LEDs. Please ask the
vendor about this information
when you buy and install the sys-
tem by yourself. The plug wire po-
larities of these buttons will not
affect their function.

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CD Audio-In Connectors
The connectors, CD_IN and AUX_IN, are for CD-ROM drive audio analog
input use. Pin definitions: Pin1 is Left, Pin2 and 3 are GND, P4 is RIGHT.
1394 Connectors (A350M-SVF/SVGF model only)
The mainboard has two 1394 Connectors; one 1394 Connector integrated
on the edge of the board, and the others use 1394 pinheader on the board.
The one optional 1394 pinheader on the board provide you with one con-
nection to peripherals which have 1394 connector through an optional bracket
with cable (see the figure below). The pin definitions of the 1394 pinheaders
are listed below. The 1394_26 port may be integrated on rear panel for
some system cases.

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RJ45 LAN Connector
The RJ45 jack of the LAN port is used for the LAN cable plug.
PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Connector
These two 6-pin female connectors (keyboard is purple and mouse is green)
are used for your PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.