QDI PlatiniX 7B User manual

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Item Checklist
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discover damaged ormissing items,contactyour retailer.
PlatiniX 7B(P7B) series mainboard
QDIUtilityCD
User’s manual
IDE ribbon cable
floppy ribbon cable
I/O shield(option)
10-pin ribbon cable with bracket for USB Connector(option)

Declaration of conformity
QUANTUMDESIGNS(HK)LTD.
20th Floor, Devon House, Taikoo Place, 979 King’s Road,
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
declares that the product
Mainboard
PlatiniX 7B
is in conformity with
(reference to the specification under which conformity is declared in
accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive)
þEN 55022 Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance
characteristics of information technology equipment
þEN 50081-1 Generic emission standard Part 1:
Residential, commercial and light industry
þEN 50082-1 Generic immunity standard Part 1:
Residential, commercial and light industry
European Representative:
QDI COMPUTER( UK) LTD QDI COMPUTER ( SCANDINAVIA ) A/S
QDISYSTEMHANDELGMBH QDIEUROPEB.V.
QDICOMPUTER(FRANCE)SARL QDICOMPUTERHANDELSGMBH
LEGENDQDISPAINS.L . QDICOMPUTER(SWEDEN)AB
Signature : Place / Date : HONG KONG/2002
Printed Name : Xu Wenge Position/ Title : Assistant President

Declaration of conformity
Trade Name: QDI Computer ( U. S . A. ) Inc.
Model Name: PlatiniX 7B
Responsible Party: QDI Computer ( U. S. A.) Inc.
Address: 41456 Christy Street
Fremont, CA 94538
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
Equipment Classification: FCC Class B Subassembly
Type of Product: Mainboard
Manufacturer:Quantum Designs (HK) Inc.
Address: 20th Floor, Devon House, Taikoo Place
979 King’s Road, Quarry Bay, HONG
KONG
Supplementary Information:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions : (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Tested to comply with FCC standards.
Signature : Date : 2002

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction...................................................1
Overview...................................................................... 1
KeyFeatures.................................................................1
2.InstallationInstructions.................................5
ExternalConnectors................................................5
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector...............................5
USB1,USB2 and LANconnectors................................5
Line-in,Microphone-in,Speaker-outjacks
andMIDI/Joystickconnector..........................................6
6-channelAudio............................................................6
ParallelPort, SerialPort &VGA Output Connectors......6
ATX12V Power Supply Connector &
PowerSwitch(POWER_SW).........................................7
HardDiskLEDConnector(HD_LED)............................. 7
ResetSwitch(RESET).................................................. 7
SpeakerConnector(SPEAKER)....................................8
PowerLEDConnector(PWRLED)................................8
GREENLEDConnector(GREEN LED)...........................8
ACPI LEDConnector(ACPILED)..................................8
HardwareGreenConnector(SLEEPSW).....................8
KeyLock Connector (KEYLK).......................................8
USB3,4and USB5,6 Connectors.................................9
S/PDIFOutputConnector(SPDIF)..................................9
InfraredHeader (IrDA).................................................. 10
AudioConnectors(CD_IN1,CD_IN2,Modem_IN)..........10
Fan Connectors(CPUFAN,SYSFAN,PWRFAN)......... 11
ChassisSecurity Switch (CHSSEC)............................. 11
Wake-UpOnLAN (WOL).............................................. 12
Wake-UpOnInternalModem(WOM).............................12
4PinSMBusConnector(SMBUS)...................................13
SmartCardReaderConnector(SCR)............................ 13
AudioInterface(F_AUDIO)............................................ 14
SerialPortConnector(COM2).......................................15
IntruderDetect Switch(JINTR)......................................15
MainExpansion Slots and Connectors.........................15
JumperSettings....................................................... 17
Clear CMOS(CLR_CMOS).............................................17

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EnableUSBDeviceWake-upFunction(JUSB/
JFUSB)............................................................................... 18
Enable/DisableonboardAudio(JSD)................................. 18
Enable Keyboard password power-on function (JKB)..... 19
BIOSProtectionJumper(BIOS_WP)...................................20
Enable/DisableonboardLAN(LAN_EN).............................20
OverclockingJumperSetting(JFSB)..................................19
3.BIOSDescription................................................... 23
UtilitySupport.................................................................23
AWDFLASH.EXE................................................................ 23
AWARD(Phoenix) BIOS Description.......................... 24
EnteringSetup....................................................................24
LoadOptimizedDefaults.................................................... 24
Standard CMOSFeaturesSetup.......................................24
QDI InnovationFeatures....................................................28
AdvancedBIOS FeaturesSetup........................................30
AdvancedChipset Features Setup....................................32
PowerManagementSetup.................................................34
PNP/PCIConfigurationSetup.............................................. 37
IntegratedPeripherals........................................................ 38
PCHealthStatus.................................................................41
PasswordSetting...............................................................43
Boot with BIOS defaults.....................................................43
Appendix.......................................................................44
QDIUtilityCD......................................................................44
NortonAntiVirus.................................................................44
LogoEasyII.........................................................................45
BIOS-ProtectEasy...............................................................46
RecoveryEasyII.................................................................. 47
SpeedEasy .......................................................................52
BootEasy............................................................................53
StepEasy II.........................................................................54
InstallationGuide(Spanish).................................................55
InstallationGuide(French).................................................. 58
InstallationGuide(Italian).................................................... 62
MainboardLayout
CONTENTS

Caution
Be sure to add some Silicone Grease between the CPU and the
heatsink of FAN to keep them fully contact , meanwhile to meet
the heat sink requirement.

Note:
This manual is suitable for mainboards of PlatiniX 7B se-
ries. Each mainboard is carefully designed for the PC
user who wants diverse features.
Name OnboardAudio OnboardLAN NorthBridge
P7B Without Without 845G
P7B-A 2channel Without 845G
P7B-6A 6channel Without 845G
P7B-L Without With 845G
P7B-AL 2channel With 845G
P7B-6AL 6channel With 845G
P7BL Without Without 845GL
P7BL-A 2channel Without 845GL
P7BL-6A 6channel Without 845GL
P7BL-L Without With 845GL
P7BL-AL 2channel With 845GL
P7BL-6AL 6channel With 845GL

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Manual for P7B series
Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview
PlatiniX7BseriesmainboardutilizesIntel845G/GL(845G/GL+ ICH4)Chipset, providinga
fully compatible, high performance and cost-effective mATX platform. The mainboard
provides400 MHz/533MHz(supported on P7Bonly) systembus to supportIntel®Pentium
4 socket 478 processors and it supports DDR200/266 SDRAM with the largest memory
size up to 2GB.The new integrated technologies, together with AC’97Audio, 6 USB 1.1/
2.0 ports, and Ultra DMA100/66/33, give customers an advanced, multimedia solution at
an reasonable price. It also provides advanced features such as Wake up by USB
devices, Wake-on-LAN, Wake-on-Modem,S/PDIF out and ACPI functions. Suspend to
RAM, the optimal implementation of the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI)specification, makesthe PC’s powerconsumption drop tothe lowest possiblelevel
and enable quick wakeup. BootEasy, our innovation, lets the PCboot freely and rapidly.
Key Features
Form factor
l mATX form factor of 244mm x 244mm
Microprocessor
l Supports Intel®Pentium 4(Willamette)socket 478 processorsat 1.4/1.5/1.6/1.7/1.8/1.
9/2.0GHzat 400MHzFSB
l Supports Intel®Pentium 4(Northwood) socket 478 processors at 1.6A/1.8A/2.0A/2.2/
2.4GHzandabove at400MHz FSB
l Supports Intel® Pentium 4(Northwood) socket 478 processors at 2.26/2.4/2.53 GHz
andabove at 533MHz FSB
P7B/-A/-L/-6A/-AL/-6AL mainboard
l Supports both 400MHz and 533 MHz host bus speed
P7BL/-A/-L/-6A/-AL/-6AL mainboard
l Supports 400 MHz host bus speed
System memory
l Providestwo 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
l SupportsDDR 200/266 SDRAM
l Supports64/128/256/512Mb DDRSDRAM technology
l The largest total memory is up to 2GB
l SupportsoverclockDDR333(availableon P7B/-A/-L/-6A/-AL/-6AL,CPU533MHz)

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Chipset
P7B/-A/-L/-6A/-AL/-6AL mainboard
l Intel845G chipset: 845G +ICH4
P7BL/-A/-L/-6A/-AL/-6AL mainboard
l Intel845GL chipset: 845GL+ICH4
Onboard Graphics
l Integrated 2D/3D graphics accelerator
l Integrated 350 MHz RAMDAC
l Provides VGA output connector
l Provides 32 bpp true color support for high resolution texture
l Provides new 3D features create real-life environment and character effects
Onboard IDE
l Supports Independent timing of up to 4 drives
l Supports Ultra DMA 100/66/33, PIO mode
l Supports Two fast IDE interfaces which can support four IDE devices including IDE
harddisksandCD-ROM/DVD-ROMdrivers
USB Ports
l 1 EHCI controller and 3 USB Host Controllers with total of 6 ports
l USB 2.0 compliant, operates at 480Mbps, about 40X times faster than USB 1.1
which currently works at a snails pace of just 12Mbps
l Supports wake-up from S1 (power on suspend), S3 (Suspend to RAM,depends on
device)
Onboard I/O
lOne floppy port supports up to two 3.5″or 5.25″floppy drives with 360K/720K/1.2M/
1.44M/2.88Mformat
lTwohighspeed16550compatibleUARTs(COM1/COM2/COM3/COM4selective)with
16byte send/receiveFIFO
lOneparallelportsupportsSPP/EPP/ECPmode
lInfrared interface
lSmartCardReaderConnector(SCR)(optional)
lAllI/O ports can be enabled/disabled in the BIOS setup
Onboard LAN (Available on-L, -AL, -6AL series mainboard)
l 10/100 Mbit/sec Ethernet support
l 10/100M LAN interface built-in on board

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2-channel Onboard Audio (Available on -A,-AL series mainboard)
l AC’97 2.2 Specification Compliant
l Support S/PDIF output
l Provides onboard Line-in Jack, Microphone-in Jack, Speaker-out Jack with onboard
amplifier and MIDI/Joystick Connector
6-channel Onboard Audio (Available on -6A,-6AL series mainboard)
l AC’97 2.2 Specification Compliant
l Support S/PDIF output
l Provides Front left & right, Rear left & right/ Line in Jack and Center &Woofer/
Microphone-in Jack, which can be specified by software
OnboardAGP
P7B/-A/-L/-6A/-AL/-6AL mainboard
l Support both 1.5V AGP 4X interface and Intel AGP Digital Display(ADD) card
P7BL/-A/-L/-6A/-AL/-6AL mainboard(Optional)
l Only Support Intel AGP Digital Display(ADD) card
BIOS
l Licensed advanced AWARD(phoenix) BIOS
l Supports Flash RAM with plug and play ready
l SupportsIDE CD-ROM orSCSI boot up
Advanced features
l PCI 2.2 Specification Compliant
l Provides Trend ChipAwayVirus On Guard
l Supports Windows 98/2000/ME/XP soft-off
l Supports Wake-on-LAN and Wake-on-Modem
l Supports keyboard Password Power-on function
l Supportssystemmonitoring(monitors CPUandsystem temperatures,systemvoltages,
fan speed)
l Providing QDI innovations such as SpeedEasy, RecoveryEasy II, BIOS-ProtectEasy,
LogoEasyII,StepEasyII(Optional) andBootEasy
Note: Our technology is now being upgraded, the description and Interface for Easy
technologyin thismanual are only foryour reference. If youwould like toget theupgraded
version, please download the latest BIOS or the utility from the website to re-flash your
mainboard; if your mainboard supports the latest version Easy technology, refer to the
webpage for functions and detailed operation of the technology.

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Green function
l Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) and ODPM (OS
Directed Power Management)
l Supports ACPI power status: S0 (full-on), S1 (power on suspend), S3 (Suspend to
RAM), S4(Suspend to Disk ,depends on OS) and S5 (soft-off)
Expansion slots
l 1 CNR slot
l 3 PCI slots
l 1 AGP slot(optional)

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Chapter 2
Installation Instructions
This section covers External Connectors and Jumper Settings. Refer to the mainboard
layout chart for locations of all jumpers, external connectors, slots and I/O ports. Further-
more, this section lists all necessary connector pin assignments for your reference. The
particularstate of thejumpers, connectors andports are illustrated inthe following figures.
Before setting the jumpers or inserting these connectors, please pay attention to the
directions.
External Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Connector
PS/2 keyboard connector is for the usage of PS/2 keyboard. If using a standard AT size
keyboard, an adapter should be used to fit this connector. PS/2 mouse connector is for the
usageof PS/2 mouse.
USB1, USB2 and LAN Connectors
Two USB ports are for connecting USB devices.The RJ-45 connector is for onboard LAN,
(LAN connector is available on -L, -AL series mainboard).
Be sure to unplug the AC power supply before add-
ing or removing expansion cards or other system
peripherals, otherwise your mainboard and expan-
sion cards might be seriously damaged.
Warning
Warning
PS/2 Mouse connector
PS/2 Keyboard connector


USB1
USB2
LAN(Optional)




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Line-in jack, Microphone-in jack, Speaker-out jack and MIDI/Joystick
Connector
(Available on -A, -AL series mainboard)
The Line-in jack can be connected to devices such as a cassette or minidisc player to
playbackorrecord.TheMicrophone-injackcanbeconnectedtoa microphoneforvoiceinput.
The Speaker-out jack allows you to connect speakers or headphones for audio output from
theinternal amplifier.The MIDI/Joystick connector allowsyou to connect a gamejoystick or a
MIDIdevice.
6-Channel Audio (Available on -6A, -6AL series mainboard)
Thismainboard utilizes ALC650 chip providing 6-Channel Audio.6-Channel Audioconsists
of Front Left, Front Right ,Rear Left ,Rear Right ,Center and Woofer for a complete surround
soundeffect .when 6-channel audio is available ,the front Left&Right jack can be connected
totheFrontspeakers,theRearLeft&Rightjackcanbeconnectedtothe rearspeakersandthe
Center&Woofer jack can be connected to the center speaker and woofer.
Microphonefunction is offered by F_AUDIO Connectoron the mainboard now.
If you set 2-channel audio mode on -6A or -6AL mainboard, you can connect two speakers
tothefront Left&Rightjack ,at thesame timeusethe RearLeft&Right jackas Linein jack,and
usethe Center&Woofer jackasMicrophone in jack.
Parallel Port, Serial Port and VGA Output Connectors
Theparallel port connectorcan be connectedto a paralleldevice such asa printer. Theserial
portUART1 connectors canbe connected toa serial portdevice such asa serial portmouse.
The VGA output connector is for output to a VGA-compatible device.
Parallel Port
COM1
VGA




MIDI/Joystick
Front Left&Right
Rear Left&Right/Line in
Center&woofer/Microphone in
MIDI/Joystick
Speaker out
Line in
Microphone in



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ATX12V Power Supply Connector & Power Switch (POWER SW)
Be sure to connect the power supply plug to this connector in its proper orientation. The
power switch (POWER SW) should be connected to a momentary switch. When powering
up your system, first turn on the mechanical switch of the power supply (if one is provided),
then push once the power switch. When powering off the system, you needn’t turn off the
mechanical switch, just
Push once
*the power switch.
Hard Disk LED Connector (HD_LED)
Theconnector connects to the case’s IDEindicator LED indicating the activitystatusof IDE
hard disk. The connector has an orientation. If one way doesn’t work, try the other way.
Reset Switch (RESET)
The connector connects to the case’s reset switch. Press the switch once, the system
resets.
Note
Note If you change “Soft-off by POWER BUTTON ” from default
“Instant-off” to “Delay 4 Sec” in the “POWER MANAGEMENT
SETUP” section of the BIOS, the power switch should be
pressed for morethan 4 seconds before the system
powers down.
POWER SW


ATX +12V Power
ATX Power
20
1
5V
5V-5V
GNDGNDPS-ON
-12V3.3V GND
12V
5VSB
5V
GND
3.3V GND 5V GND PS-OK 3.3V
GND

GND
GND
12V
12V
1

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Speaker Connector (SPEAKER)
The connector can be connected to the speaker on the case.
Power LED Connector (PWR LED)
When the system is in S0 status, the LED is on. When the system is in S1 status, the LED
is blink; When the system is in S3,S4, S5 status, the LED is off. The connector has an
orientation.
GREENLED Connector(GREEN LED)
When the system is in S0,S1,S4,S5 status, the LED is off,When the system is in S3 status,
theLED ison.
ACPI LED Connector (ACPI LED)
TheACPI LEDis a dual-colorlight with threepins. Pin1and Pin2drive differentcolorlights.
If Pin1 drives the orange light , then, Pin2 drives the green light, the following status will
comeout. When the systemisin S0 status,the LED is greenon. When the systemis in S1
status, the LED is green blink. When the system is in S3 status, the LED is orange on.
When the system is in S4, S5 status, the LED is off.
Hardware Green Connector (SLEEP SW)
Push once the switch connected to this header, the system enters suspend mode.
Key Lock Connector (KEYLK)(reserved)
The connector can be connected to the keyboard lock switch on the case for locking the
keyboard.
PWR SW SLEEP
SW
SPEAKER RESET GREEN LED KEYLK
PWR LED
ACPI LED
HD_LED
SPEAKER RESET GREEN LEDKEYLK
ACPILED PWR
SW SLEEP
SW PWR LED
HDD LED(+) HDD LED(-)
ORANGE(-)
GREEN(-)
LED+(VCC)
POWER
GND
EMPTY
EMPTY
SLEEP
GND
LED+
LED-
LED- KEYLOCK
GND
LED-
LED-
LED+
EMPTY
GND
RESET
SPKDATA
NC
GND
VCC


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USB3 and USB4Connectors
Besides USB1 and USB2 ports on the back panel, the mainboard also has another two 10-
pin headers on board which may connect to front panel USB cable to provide additional 4
USBPorts.
D4-
GND
GND
GND
D5+
D5-
+5V
D4+
1
+5V
GND
USB4
USB3
D2-
GND
GND
GND
D3+
D3-
+5V
D2+
1
+5V
GND


S/PDIF Output Connector(SPDIF)(Optional)
The S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output connector allow your digital audio
output to the SPDIF_in on the external speaker.

SPDIF Output
GND
SPDIFout
3
1
2
CUT

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Infrared Header (IrDA)
This connector supports wireless transmitting and receiving. Before using this function,
configurethesettingsforIRAddress,IRModeandIRIRQfrom the“INTEGRATEDPERIPH-
ERALS” section of the BIOS.
Audio Connectors (CD_IN1, CD_IN2, MODEM)(Optional)
CD_IN1 and CD_IN2 are Sony standard CD audio connectors, each of them can be
connectedtoaCD-ROMdrive throughaCDaudio cable.TheModem_INconnectorallows
the onboard audio to interface with a voice modem card with a similar connector. It allows
connectingthemono_in (such as a phone) or mono_out (such as a speaker) between the
onboard audio and the voice modem card.
IrDA Connector

1
5
4
3
2 VCC
IRTX
NC
GND
IRRX



GND
Phone-In (from Modem)
Mono-Out (to Modem)
Modem_IN
CD_IN1 Common
CD Right Channel
CD Left Channel
CD_IN2 Common
CD Right Channel
CD Left Channel

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Fan Connectors ( CPUFAN, SYSFAN, PWRFAN)
The fan speed of CPUFAN, SYSFAN and PWRFAN can be detected and viewed in “PC
Health” section of the BIOS. These three fans will be automatically turned off after the
system enters suspend mode.
Chassis Security Switch (CHSSEC)(Reserved)
The connector connects to the chassis security switch on the case. The system can
detect the chassis intrusion through the status of this connector. If the case has been
opened , the system will record the status and indicate the chassis has been opened.
CPU_FAN
SYS_FAN
PWR_FAN


FAN GND
+12V
SENSE

FAN GND SENSE
+12V
FAN GND SENSE
+12V
CHSSEC

1
GND Indicatesignal

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Wake-Up On Internal Modem (WOM)
Through this function, the system which is in the suspend or soft-off status can be
waked up by a ring signal received from the internal modem. When this function is used,
be sure an internal modem card which supports this function is used. Then connect this
header to the relevant connector on the modem card, set “ Wake up by Ring/LAN ” as
Enabled in the “Power Management Setup” section of the BIOS. Save and exit, then boot
the operating system once to make sure this function takes effect.
Wake-Up On LAN (WOL)
Through the Wake-Up On LAN function, a wake event occurring from the network can
wake up the system. If this function is to be used, please be sure an ATX12V power, and
a LAN adapter which supports this function is used. Then connect this header to the
relevant connector on the LAN adapter, set “ Wake up by Ring/LAN ” as Enabled in the
“POWERMANAGEMENTSETUP”sectionoftheBIOS.Saveandexit,thenboottheoperat-
ing system once to make sure this function takes effect.
1+5VSB
GND
WOL

Signalforwaking up
+5Vstandby
GND
1
WOM
Signalforwaking up
