Shuttle FN25 User manual

FN25
Socket939
AMDTM Athlon64Processor
BasedDDRMainBoard
User's Manual

Shuttle®FN25
Socket 939
AMD AthlonTM 64 Processor
Based DDR Mainboard
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Statement of Shuttle Mainboard via the EMI Test
Shuttle mainboards have been via the EMI test in terms of series of regulations: EN55022/
CISPR22/AS/NZS3548 Class B, EN55024 (1998/AS/NZS), EN4252.1 (1994), EN61000,ANSI
C63.4 (1992), CFR47 Part 15 Subpart B, and CNS13438 (1997). The items tested are illus-
trated as follows:
(A)Voltage:AC110V/60HZ &AC230V/50HZ
(B) Tested Product Information:
Product Name: PC Mainboard
Status: Sample
ModelName:FN25
S/N:N/A
CPU:
External Frequency: 200 MHz
AMD AthlonTM 64 : 2800+, 3200+, 3400+, 3800+, 4000+
Serial Port: one port with 9 pins
Clear CMOS button: one port
Keyboard Port: one port with 6 pins
Mouse Port: one port with 6 pins
USB 2.0 Port: six ports with 4 pins respectively
1394 Port: two port with 6 pins respectively
LAN Port: one port with 8 pins (10Mbps/100Mbps/1000Mbps)
Mic-In & Line-In & Earphone Ports: one port for each
Center/Bass-Out Port: one port
Surround-Out Port: one port
Surround-Back Port: one port
Front-Out Port: one port
SPDIF-Out (Coaxial) Port: one port
SPDIF-Out (Optical) Port: one port
SPDIF-In (Optical) Port: one port
DIMM Memory (optional): DDR400 256 MB *2
Power Cable: Detachable and Shielded (with a GND pin)
Monitor:CRT
Maximum Resolution: 1280 X 1024 V:60Hz
All CPUs have completely been tested, and values offered by the worst EMI combination of
CPU external frequency are listed as follows:
Test Mode External Frequency CPU CPU Open/Close
1200MHz AMD AthlonTM 64 4000+ Close
2200MHz AMD AthlonTM 64 4000+ Open

(C) Remedy for the Tested Product & Its EMI Interference:
Remedy:N/A
EMIInterference:
Crystal: 32.768KHz(X8)/25 MHz(X7)/22.5MHz(X9)/ 24.576MHz(X10)/24.576 MHz(X6)
(D) Supported Host Peripherals:
Host Peripheral Product Name Model Name
# 1 Case FN25
# 2 Power Supply PC43I3503
# 3 Serial ATA Seagate ST3120026AS
# 4 Shuttle Card Reader A010
# 5 SONY DVD Player CDK1016
(E) Notices for Assembling Computers:
1. Cases should be made of iron or other metal that has good electric conductivity.
2. Cylinders in a case should be made of metal, and as having a mainboard mounted
in a case, make sure screws are all utilized and fastened on a mainboard.
3. An I/O shielding should be contacted with I/O metallic parts of a mainboard.
4. Cables should appropriately be arranged and fixed in a case. Follow instructions:
Ø Leave IDE cables not crossed upon CPU and SDRAM;
Ø Leave power cables minimum in length, and not crossed upon a mainboard;
Ø Leave CPU fan cables minimum in length, and not near CPU;
Ø Leave cables on panels and other spare cables tied in a computer case.
5. Make sure an EMI shielding attached to a case has properly been installed.
6. Make sure a 5.25" or 3.5" FDD and screws are fastened to an EMI shielding.
7. Make sure a case is closely in contact with EMI connected points.
8. Make sure there is no cleft in a case which is not deformed.
9. Make sure a PCI orAGP door is bound to a case.
10. Make sure cables of other devices (fans or some others) are fixed in a case.

Important Safety Information
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Pleasereadthese safetyinstructionscarefully.
2. Pleasekeep thisUser‘sManualfor laterreference.
3. Pleasedisconnect thisequipmentfromACoutlet beforecleaning. Don‘tuseliquid
orsprayed detergentforcleaning.
4. Forpluggable equipment,the socket-outletshallbe installednear theequipment
andshall beeasily accessible.
5. Pleasekeepthis equipmentfromhumidity.
6. Laythisequipment onareliablesurface wheninstall.Adrop orfallcould causeinjury.
7. Donot leavethisequipmentin anenvironmentunconditioned, itmaydamage the
equipment.
8. Theopenings ontheenclosureare forairconvection henceProtectthe equipment
fromoverheating.DO NOTCOVERTHEOPENINGS.
9. Makesure thevoltage ofthepower sourcewhenconnectthe equipmenttothe
poweroutlet.
10. Placethepower cordsuchaway thatpeoplecannot steponit.Do notplace anything
overthepower cord.The powercord mustbe ratedfor theproductandforthe voltage
andcurrent markedon theproduct’s electricalratings label.Thevoltage andcurrent
ratingof thecordshouldbe greaterthanthe voltageandcurrent ratingmarkedonthe
product.
11. Allcautions andwarningsonthe equipmentshouldbe noted.
12. Iftheequipmentisnotuseforlongtime,disconnectthe equipment frommainstoavoid
beingdamagedby transientover-voltage.
13. Neverpouranyliquidintoventilation openings,thiscouldcause fireorelectricalshock.
14. CAUTION:The computerisprovidedwith abattery-poweredreal-time clockcircuit.
Thereis adangerof explosionifbattery isincorrectlyreplaced.
Replaceonlywith sameorequivalenttype recommendedby themanufacture.
Discardused batteriesaccordingto themanufacturer’sinstructions.
15. THE COMPUTER IS PROVIDED WITH CD DRIVES COMPLY WITHAPPROPRI-
ATESAFETY STANDARDSINCLUDINGIEC 60825.
CAUTION :RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN
INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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WHAT'S IN THE MANUAL.................................................................... 5
Quick Reference ............................................................................................... 5
About This Manual ........................................................................................... 5
1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................ 6
1.1 TO DIFFERENT USERS ............................................................................. 6
FIRST-TIMEDIYSYSTEMBUILDER............................................................ 6
EXPERIENCEDDIY USER ........................................................................ 6
SYSTEMINTEGRATOR............................................................................... 6
1.2 ITEM CHECKLIST....................................................................................... 7
2 FEATURES ........................................................................................ 8
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 8
3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION.......................................................... 11
3.1 STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION................................................................11
Accessories of FN25.............................................................................11
STEP1 Installthe CPU.......................................................................... 12
STEP 2 Set Jumper............................................................................... 13
STEP3 InstallDDRSDRAM SystemMemory........................................ 13
STEP4 InstallPeripheralsin SystemCase............................................ 14
STEP5 Mountthe Mainboardonthe ComputerChassis........................ 15
STEP6 ConnectFront PanelHeader (JP12)&Front PanelAUDIO/USB/
1394 Connector(JP6/JP16) ................................................................. 16
STEP7 ConnectIDE, Floppyand SerialATADrives .............................. 17
STEP8Connect OtherInternalPeripherals............................................ 18
STEP9 InstallAdd-on CardsinExpansion Slots .................................... 20
STEP10 ConnectthePower SupplyConnectors................................... 20
STEP11 Connect ExternalPeripherals toBack Panel ........................... 21
STEP 12 First Time System Boot Up ..................................................... 22
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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STEP13 InstallDrivers& SoftwareComponents ................................... 23
3.2 JUMPER SETTINGS ................................................................................. 24
JUMPERS& CONNECTORSGUIDE.................................................... 25
Jumper
Clear CMOS Setting (JP17) ................................................................. 27
COM Port .............................................................................................. 28
ClearCMOS Button............................................................................... 28
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Ports ..................................................... 28
Giga LAN Port....................................................................................... 28
1394 Port .............................................................................................. 29
USB Ports ............................................................................................. 29
SPDIF-OUTCoaxial Port....................................................................... 29
SPDIF-OUTOpticalPort........................................................................ 29
SPDIF-INOpticalPort............................................................................ 29
7.1ChannelSurround-Out port............................................................... 30
7.1Channel Bass/Centerport................................................................ 30
7.1ChannelFront-Outport..................................................................... 30
7.1ChannelSurround-Back port ............................................................ 30
Line-Inport ............................................................................................ 30
Front-Panel Connectors
PowerOn/OffSwitch Connector(PWON)............................................... 31
HDD LED Connector (HLED) ................................................................ 31
PowerLED Connector(PWR_LED) ...................................................... 32
HardwareResetConnector (RST) ......................................................... 32
FrontPanelAUDIO/USB/1394 Connector(JP6/JP16).......................... 33
Internal Peripherals Connectors
EnhancedIDE,Floppy Connectors ........................................................ 34
SerialATA Connectors........................................................................... 34

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Other Connectors
PowerConnectors (8-pinATX3,6-pinCN5)........................................... 35
FanConnectors(FAN1/2/3/4) ................................................................ 36
WirelessKeyboard andMouseConnector (JP2).................................... 36
LINE-INConnector(CN8)(Blue)............................................................. 37
CD-IN Connector(CN7) (Black) ............................................................. 37
MiniCD-IN Connector(CN6)(White) ..................................................... 37
USB Header (USB3) ............................................................................. 38
ParallelPort Header-EXT.Print Port(J1) ............................................... 38
IrDAHeader (JP5) ................................................................................. 39
AudioSetting (JP21) ............................................................................. 39
3.3 SYSTEM MEMORY CONFIGURATION ..................................................... 40
INSTALLMEMORY................................................................................ 40
UPGRADEMEMORY............................................................................ 40
4 SOFTWARE UTILITY ......................................................................41
4.1 Mainboard CD Overview ......................................................................... 41
4.2 Install Mainboard Software ...................................................................... 42
4.2.A Install DirectX9 Utility ............................................................................ 43
4.2.B Install nVIDIA Chipset Driver ................................................................ 43
4.2.C Install VIAAudio Driver ......................................................................... 44
4.2.D Install nVIDIA USB 2.0 Driver................................................................ 44
4.3 View the User's Manual............................................................................ 45
5 BIOS SETUP ................................................................................... 46
5.1 ENTER BIOS ............................................................................................. 46
5.2 THE MAIN MENU ...................................................................................... 47
STANDARD CMOS FEATURES ............................................................... 49
ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES................................................................. 52
ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES .......................................................... 56

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INTEGRATEDPERIPHERALS .................................................................. 59
POWERMANAGEMENT SETUP.............................................................. 62
PNP/PCICONFIGURATION....................................................................... 65
PCHEALTH STATUS................................................................................ 67
RATIO/VOLTAGECONTROL..................................................................... 69
LOAD FAIL-SAFE DEFAULTS .................................................................. 70
LOADOPTIMIZEDDEFAULTS ................................................................. 70
SETSUPERVISOR/USER PASSWORD................................................... 70
SAVE & EXIT SETUP................................................................................ 71
EXITWITHOUTSAVING ............................................................................ 71

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Quick Reference
Hardware Installation >> Step-by-Step ................................................ Page 11
Jumper Settings >> A Closer Look.......................................................Page 24
Drivers/Software Utilities >> How to Install .........................................Page 41
BIOS Setup >> How to Configure.........................................................Page 46
About This Manual
For First-Time DIY System Builder.........................................................Page 6
For Experienced DIY User ......................................................................Page 6
For System Integrator .............................................................................Page 6
WHAT'S IN THE MANUAL

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1.1 To Different Users
First-Time DIY System Builder
Welcome to the DIY world! Building your own computer system is not as diffi-
cult as you may think. To make your first computer DIY experience successful,
right from the start, we have designed the 3.1 Hardware Installation section
in a step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system builders. Prior to instal-
lation, we also suggest you to read the whole manual carefully to gain a com-
plete understanding of your new Shuttle FN25 mainboard.
Experienced DIY User
Congratulate on your purchase of the Shuttle FN25 mainboard. You will find
that installing your new Shuttle FN25 mainboard is just easy. Bundled with an
array of onboard functions, the highly-integrated FN25 mainboard provides
you with a total solution to build the most stable and reliable system. Refer to
sections 3.2 Jumper Settings and Chapter 4 Drivers/Software Utilities to
find out how to get the best out of your new mainboard. Chapter 5 BIOS
Setup also contains the relevant information on how to tune up your system to
achieve higher performance.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen Shuttle FN25 to construct your system. Shuttle FN25
incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the nVIDIA nForce 4 Chip for
AMD TM Athlon64 939 CPU. It integrates the most advanced functions you can
find to date in a compact Shuttle Form Factor board.
1INTRODUCTION

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1.2 Item Checklist
Check all items with you FN25 mainboard to make sure nothing is missing.
The complete package should include:
-One piece of Shuttle FN25 Mainboard
-One piece of ATA133/100/66/33 Ribbon Cable
-One piece of Floppy Ribbon Cable
-One piece of Serial ATA Cable
-FN25 User's Manual
-nVIDIA RAID User's Guide
-One piece of Bundled CD-ROM with containing:
ØFN25 user's manual saved in PDF format
ØnVIDIA RAID User's Guide saved in PDF format
ØInstall DirectX9 Utility
ØInstall nVIDIA Chipset Driver
ØInstall VIA Audio Driver
ØInstall nVIDIA USB 2.0 Driver
ØAward Flashing Utility
SERIAL
ATA
V
S
O
1
1
1
CN5
ATX3
USB3
FAN4
FAN1
346 560 4 SEPC
346
560
4
SEPC
FLP1
SATA4SATA2
JP6
JP16
J1
1
CN1
SW1
KB1
USB1/LAN1
OPT1 USB2
AUDIO1
SATA3SATA1
JP2
1
1
1
1
3
4
6
5
6
0
4
S
E
P
C
346
560
4
SEPC
346
560
4
SEPC
FAN2
JP12
1
1 DIMM1
DIMM2
JP5 IR
CN6
1
CN7
CN8
1
1
IDE1
1
1
FAN3
1
BAT1
JP17
1
J21
MC
VT617A
0406CDTAIWAN 2HA3008641
1
1
ADD1
ADD2
1

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FN25 mainboard is carefully designed for the demanding PC user who wants high perfor-
mance and maximum intelligent features in a compact package.
2.1 Specifications
-CPU Support
AMD TM Athlon64 with 200MHz x 5 FSB colock on 939 pins SMT Socket.
-Chipset
nVIDIA nForce 4 Chip for AMD TM Athlon64 939 CPU.
Gigabit ETHERNET Controller
Marvell 88E1111, support 10/100 /1000 Mbps operation rate.
Supports Wake-on-Lan (WOL) function.
Onboard 1394
VIA VT6307, support 400Mb/s, 200Mb/s, or100Mb/s data transfer rate.
Compliants with 1394 OHCI specification revision V1.0 and V1.1 and
provides two fully compliant ports.
Onboard SATA
Support 4 Serial-ATA connectors. SATA interface supports data transfer rates
up to 1.5 Gb/s (150 MB/s) per port.
-Jumperless CPU Configuration
Soft-configuration FSB (The FSB speed is software configurable from 100MHz
to 200MHz in the Advenced Chipset Features of BIOS setup program.)
-H/W Audio Envy24 (7.1 Channel)
Envy24 include 96 KHz SPDIF-IN/OUT function, 8 channel of DCA support
16/20 24 -bit PCM format for 7.1 audio solution. Support Hi Sample Rate mode
from 7, 8 ch.
-Versatile Memory Support
2 x 184-bit DDR SDRAM at 166/200 Dual channel DDR SDRAM support up
to 2 GB.
-PCI Express Interface
Support PCI Express X1 Card. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of
500 MB/s in each direction simultaneously.
-PCI Express Graphics (PEG) Interface
The nForce 4 has X16 PCI Express port, provided for the Graphics Attach,
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this port can also be use in X1.
-USB 1.1/2.0 Compliant Interface Onboard
Support USB 2.0/1.1 compliant. Single USB 2.0 EHCI and single USB 1.1 OHCI
controller support up to USB ports.
-I/O Interface
Provides a variety of I/O interfaces:
Ø1 x COM Port.
Ø1 x Clear CMOS Button.
Ø1 x PS/2 Keyboard Port.
Ø1 x PS/2 Mouse Port.
Ø1 x Giga LAN Port.
Ø4 x USB 1.1/2.0 Ports.
Ø1 x 1394 Port.
Ø1 x SPDIF-OUT Coaxial Port.
Ø1 x SPDIF-OUT Optical Port.
Ø1 x 7.1 Channel Center/Bass Port.
Ø1 x 7.1 Channel Surround-Out Port.
Ø1 x SPDIF-IN Optical Port.
Ø1 x 7.1 Channel Front-Out Port.
Ø1 x 7.1 Channel Surround-Back Port.
Ø1 x Line-In Port.
-PCI Bus Master IDE Controller Onboard
One Ultra DMA 133 Bus Master Dual-channel IDE ports provide support to a
maximum of two IDE devices. The IDE Bus implements data transfer speeds of
up to 133/100/66/33 MB/sec and also supports Enhanced PIO Modes.
80-pin Cable Backward Compatible Legacy ATAPI Devices, ATAPI IDE CD-
ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, and LS-120 Supports.
-Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Features four power saving modes : S1 (Snoop), S3 (Suspend to RAM), S4 (Sus-
pend to DISK), and S5 (Soft-Off). ACPI provides more efficient Energy Saving
Features controlled by your operating system that supports OS Direct Power

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Management (OSPM) functionality.
-System BIOS
Provides licensed Award BIOS V6.0 PG on 4Mb Flash core and supports Green
PC, Desktop Management Interface (DMI).
-Form Factor
System board conforms to Small form factor ATX specification.
Board dimension : 280mm X 205mm.
-Advanced Features
ØLow EMI - Built in spread spectrum to reduce EMI.
ØDual Function Power Button - The system can be in one of two states,
one is Suspend mode and the other is Soft-Off mode. Pushing the power
button for less than 4 seconds places the system into Suspend mode.
When the power button is pressed for longer than 4 seconds, the system
enters Soft-Off mode.
ØModem Ring Power-On - The system can be powered on automatically
by the activation of modem ringing.
-Intelligent Features
ØVoltage Monitoring -
Monitors various voltages of key elements, such as the CPU, and other criti-
cal system voltage levels to ensure stable current passing through mainboard
components.
ØFan Status Monitoring -
To prevent CPU from overheating, the CPU fan is monitored for RPM and
failure. (CPU Cooling FAN with RPM sensor is required.)
ØTemperature Monitoring -
This item allows users to make sure whether the CPU or system runs in a
suitable temperature.
ØCPU Fan AutoGuardian -
This SMART Bios enabled multi-phase Variable Fan Speed and CPU tem-
perature Control feature.

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Before removing or installing any of these devices including CPU, DIMMs,
Add-On Cards, Cables, please make sure to unplug the onboard power
connector.
This section outlines how to install and configure your mainboard. Refer to the following
mainboard layout to help you to identify various jumpers, connectors, slots, and ports.
Then follow these steps designed to guide you through a quick and correct installation of
your system.
3.1 Step-by-Step Installation
3HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Accessories Of FN25
1
1
1
CN5
ATX3
USB3
FAN4
FAN1
3
4
6
5
6
0
4
S
E
P
C
346
560
4
SEPC
FLP1
S
A
T
A
4
SATA2
JP6
JP16
J1
1
CN1
SW1
KB1
USB1/LAN1
OPT1 USB2
AUDIO1
SATA3SATA
1
JP2
1
1
1
1
3
4
6
5
6
0
4
S
E
P
C
346
560
4
SEPC
346
560
4
SEPC
FAN2
JP12
1
1
DIMM1
DIMM2
JP5 IR
CN6
1
CN7
CN8
1
1
IDE1
1
1
FAN3
1
BAT1
JP17
1
J21
VT617A
0406CDTAIWAN
2HA3008641
1
1
ADD1
ADD2
1
PS/2Keyboard/Mouse s
Port
COMPort &ClearCMOSButton
Center/Bass/ Surround-Out/
SPDIF-IN Optical/ Front-Out/
Surround-Back/ Line-In Ports
GigaLAN& USB 2.0 sPort
1394 &USB2.0 Ports
SystemPowerConnector-ATX3
Line-IN-CN8
FANConnector- FAN4
EXT.PrintPort
-JP5
Four SerialATA
Connectors
OnePCIExpress x1 Slot
FANConnector
-FAN1
SystemPower
Connector-CN5
FANConnector- FAN2
FrontPanelConnector-JP6
FrontPanelConnector-JP16
FrontPanel Connector
-JP12
Socket939
TWO184-pin DDR
SDRAMDIMMSockets
OneFloppyConnector
OneIDEConnector
Envy24AudioChip
SPDIF-OUTCoaxial/Optical Ports
CD-IN-CN7
MiniCD-IN-CN6
IRHeader-JP5
VT6307CHIP
NVIDIAnForce 4
Chipset
USBHeader-USB3
OnePCI
Expressx16Slot
WirelessKB/MSHeader-JP2
88E1111Chip
ClearCMOS-JP17
ITE8712FChip
AudioSetting-JP21
FANConnector
-FAN3

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Step 1
Install the CPU:
1. Locate the CPU ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket on the upper-right sector of
your mainboard (between the back-panel connectors and the DIMM memory
slots).
2. Pull the CPU ZIF socket lever slightly sideways away from the socket to
unlock the lever, and then bring it to an upwardly vertical position.
3. Place your AMD AthlonTM 64 processor in the socket 939 CPU. Note that
the CPU's edges have been purposely designed non-symmetrically to pre-
vent from in serting the processor in the wrong direction. The following dia-
gram demon strates the correct placement of the CPU in the ZIF socket. You
can see that the Triangle Mark.
4. Slightly push the AMD AthlonTM 64 processor into the socket without apply-
ing exces sive force while making sure there is no gap between CPU and
socket. Then lower the socket-lever all the way down to its horizontal posi-
tion and lock it to secure the CPU in place.
5. The AMD AthlonTM 64 processor requires a set of heatsink/fan to ensure
proper cooling of the processor. If heatsink/fan have not been already
mounted on your CPU, you must purchase the heatsink/fan sepa-rately and
have it installed. Plug the cable throught the heatsink/fan in the CPU fan
power connector located nearby. Note that there are several types of CPU
fan connectors. Normally, if your mainboard supports the hardware moni-
toring function, a 3-pin fan power connector should allow your system to
detect the CPU fan's speed. The CPU fan can also run with a 2-pin fan
power connector, however, detection of CPU fan's speed is not supported.
Another type of CPU fan may feature a large 4-pin fan power connector,
which does not support CPU fan's speed detection and must be directly
connected to the system's power supply unit. Please refer to the following
diagram.
Lever
A Triangle Mark
Lever
AMD CPU

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Step 2
Set Jumper
This mainboard is jumperless! The default jumper settings have been set for the
common usage standard of this mainboard. Therefore, you do not need to reset
the jumpers unless you require special adjustments as any of the following cases:
1. Clear CMOS
For first-time DIY system builders, we recommend that you do not change the
default jumper settings if you are not totally familiar with the mainboard con-
figuration procedures. The factory-set default settings are tuned for optimum
system performance. For the advanced users who wish to customize their sys-
tem, section 3.2 Jumper Settings will provide detailed information on how to
configure your mainboard manually.
Step 3
Install DDR SDRAM System Memory
To install memory, insert DDR SDRAM memory module(s) in DIMM slot(s).
Note that DDR SDRAM modules are directional and will not go in the DIMM
slots unless properly oriented. After the module is fully inserted into the DIMM
slots, lift the clips of both sides of the DIMM slot to lock the module in place.
Do not remove memory modules while DIMM LED is on. It might cause short
or other unexpected damages due to the 2.6V stand by voltage. Remove memory
modules only when AC Power cord is disconnected.
DDR SDRAM DIMM Power LED
DIMM
Power
LED
(Green)

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Step 4
Install Internal Peripherals in System Case
Before you install and connect the mainboard into your system case, we
recommend that you first assemble all the internal peripheral devices into the
computer housing, including but not limited to the hard disk drive (IDE/
HDD), floppy disk drive (FDD), CD-ROM drive, and ATX power supply unit.
This will greatly facilitate in making the connections to the mainboard de-
scribed below.
To install IDE & FDD drives, follow this procedure:
1. Set the required jumpers on each device according to the instructions
provided by the manufacturer. (IDE devices, HDD, and CD-ROM, have to
set jumpers to Master or Slave mode depending on whether you install
more than one device of each kind.)
2. Connect IDE cable and FDD cable on the back-panel of the internal
peripheral devices to the corresponding headers on board. Note that the
cable should be oriented with its colored stripe (usually red or magenta)
connected to pin#1 both on the mainboard IDE or FDD connector and on
the device as well.
3. Connect an available power cable from your system power supply unit
to the back-panel of each peripheral device. Note that the power cable is
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Note :In most computer housings, you will be able to find 4 or more
attachment points to install mounting studs and then fix the main-
board. If there aren't enough matching holes, then make sure to
install at least 4 mounting studs to ensure proper attachment of
the mainboard.
Step 5
Mount the Mainboard on the Computer Chassis
1. You may find that there are a lot of different mounting hole positions both on
your computer chassis and on the mainboard. To choose correct mounting
holes, the key point is to keep the back-panel of the mainboard in a close fit
with your system case, as shown below.
2. After deciding on the proper mounting holes, position the studs between the
frame of the chassis and the mainboard.
The studs are used to fix the mainboard and to keep a certain distance be-
tween the system chassis and the mainboard, in order to avoid any electrical
shorts between the board and the metal frame of the chassis. (If your com-
puter case is already equipped with mounting studs, you will need to tighten
screws to attach the mainboard.)