Zotac GeForce 9300-ITX User manual

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of 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 installed and used in accordance with instructions
contained in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio and television communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur 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 INTO AN OUTLET ON A CIRCUIT DIFFERENT FROM
THAT OF THE RECEIVER
- CONSULT THE DEALER OR AN EXPERIENCED AUDIO/TELEVISION TECHNICIAN
NOTE:
Connecting this device to peripheral devices that do not comply with Class B requirements, or
using an unshielded peripheral data cable, could also result in harmful interference to radio or
television reception.
The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
To ensure that the use of this product does not contribute to interference, it is necessary to use
shielded I/O cables.
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use of the information contained herein.
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GeForce 9300/9400 ITX Series Motherboard
Table of Contents
Motherboard Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------- 4
Motherboard Layout------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6
Hardware Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Safety Instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
Preparing the Motherboard -------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
Installing the CPU------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9
Installing the CPU Fan------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
Installing Memory DIMMs -------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Installing the Motherboard ------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Installing the I/O Shield ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 11
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches ------------------------------------------------ 12
24-pin ATX Power (PW1)--------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
4-pin ATX 12V Power (PW2) ---------------------------------------------------------------- 13
SPK Header*------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
serial Port Header - COM -------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
USB Headers------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
Front Panel Header---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15
F_Audio Header -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
SPDIF-Out Header* --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Connecting Serial ATA Cables*------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Fan Connections ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Expansion Slots -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
PCI Express x16 Slots ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18
Jumper Settings*------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
Configuring the BIOS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Enter BIOS Setup----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20
Main Menu -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
Standard CMOS Features Menu--------------------------------------------------------- 22
Date and Time ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23
IDE Channel--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Video ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 23
Drive A ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Halt On---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
Memory--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Advanced BIOS Features------------------------------------------------------------------ 24
CPU Features---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
Hard Disk Boot Priority -------------------------------------------------------------------- 26
Advanced Chipset Features -------------------------------------------------------------- 28
Integrated Peripherals Menu ------------------------------------------------------------- 29

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Table of Contents
Power Management Setup Menu ------------------------------------------------------- 30
PnP/PCI Configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------- 31
Frequency/Voltage Control --------------------------------------------------------------- 33
Load Optimized Defaults ------------------------------------------------------------------ 35
Set Supervisor/User Password---------------------------------------------------------- 36
Save & Exit Setup ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Exit Without Saving ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37
Flash Update Procedure ------------------------------------------------------------------ 38
Installing Drivers and Software -------------------------------------------------------------- 39
Drivers Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40
HDMI SETUP --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44
REALTEK HD AUDIO DRIVER SETUP ----------------------------------------------------- 45
Getting Started---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
Sound Effect------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
Environment Simulation ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 45
Equalizer Selection --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Frequently Used Equalizer Setting -------------------------------------------------------- 46
Karaoke Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46
Mixer----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
Playback control --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
Recording control-------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48
Audio I/O------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49
Speaker Configuration ------------------------------------------------------------------- 50
Connector Settings------------------------------------------------------------------------ 51
S/PDIF --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51
Speaker Calibration----------------------------------------------------------------------- 52
Microphone---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
Noise Suppression ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 53
Beam Forming ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53
Acoustic Echo Cancellation------------------------------------------------------------- 53
Audio Demo--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
Information --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54
SATA RAID User Manual ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 55
Setting up the BIOS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55
Entering the RAID BIOS Setup ------------------------------------------------------------- 57
Installing the RAID Drives-------------------------------------------------------------------- 60
Hybrid SLI Technology -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63
Precaution : Intel CPU Cooling Fan Installation ---------------------------------------- 76

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GeForce 9300/9400 ITX Series Motherboard
Motherboard Specications
qChipset
v NVIDIA MCP7A Series
qSize
v mini ITX form factor of 6.7 inch x 6.7 inch
qMicroprocessor support
v Intel LGA 775 Celeron®, Pentium®4, Pentium®D, CoreTM 2 Series
v Support for 400MT/s to 1333MT/s (100MHz to 333MHz FSB)
qOperating systems:
v Supports Windows XP 32bit/64bit and Windows Vista 32bit/64bit
qSystem Memory support
v Supports DDRII667/800. Supports up to 8GBs DDRII memory.
v Supports dual Channel DDR2 128-Bit Memory Interface
qUSB 2.0 Ports
v Supports hot plug and play
v Twelve USB 2.0 ports (six rear panel ports, six from onboard USB headers)
v Supports USB 2.0 protocol up to 480 Mbps transmission rate
v Support USB wake up from S3 (PCB Ver:03,04)
qOnboard Serial ATA II
v Two SATA II ports / three SATA II ports(PCB Ver:03,04).
v Independent DMA operation.
vData transfer rates of 3Gb/s.
qOn board RTL8211CL Gigabit LAN(Optional)
v Supports 10/100/1000M bps operation
qOn board RTL8201EL Fast Ethernet(Optional)
v Supports 10/100Mbps operation
v Supports half/full duplex operation
qOnboard Audio(Optional)
v Azalia High-Definition audio
v Supports 6-channel
v Supports Jack-Sensing function
qGreen Function
v Supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface)
v RTC timer to power-on the system
v AC power failure recovery
qOnboard Graphics support
v Integrated 300MHz DAC for analog displays with resolutions up to 1920x1440
at 75Hz.

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Motherboard Specifications
v Support Hybrid SLI to increase graphics performance with GeForce® Boost
v Integrated GeForce 9xxx Series GPU,Supports DX10
v VGA / DVI-D / HDMI output support(optional)
qPCI Express Interface
v PCI Express Generation 2.0 compatible
v 5 GHz support, for a total bandwidth of 5 Gbps per direction per lane
v Wake up function is supported
v Clock spread spectrum capability.
qIntegrated HDMI Interface with HDCP
v Support Dual link DVI,resolutions up to 2560x1600 (PCB Ver:03,04)
v Support Single link DVI,resolutions up to 1920x1440 (PCB Ver:00,01 only)
v Supports DVI or HDMI 1.3 interfaces
v Secure digital audio merged from integrated HDA codec with no external audio
signals required
v Support for HDCP 1.3 using soft or hard HDCP keys
v HDCP encryption support when configured as DVI or HDMI link without the
need for external HDCP key crypto ROM
qDual Head Display Controller
v Full NVIDIA nView™ multi-display technology capability, with independent
display controllers for the CRT, TMDS, DisplayPort, and HDMI interface
v Each controller can drive same or different display contents to different resolu-
tions and refresh rates
qExpansion Slots
v One PCI Express x16 slot.

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GeForce 9300/9400 ITX Series Motherboard
Motherboard Layout
Figure 1 shows the motherboard and Figure 2 shows the back panel connectors.
Figure 1. Board Layout
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DDRII1 DDRII2
PW1
S FAN1
_FP1
SATA1
SATA2
COM
PCIEX16
SPK1
C FAN1_
FP S1_
FP U2
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FP U1
_
FP U3
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JP1
PW2
HDMI
DVI VGA
/eSATA USB
/
LAN USB
/
SD1
Keyboard
USB
/
SPDIF OUT
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4
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SPK1
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SATA3(PCB Ver:03,04)
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JP2(PCB Ver:03,04)
(PCB Ver:00 only)
(PCB Ver:01,03,04) SPDIF
(PCP Ver:
04 only)
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24-pin ATX Power Connector
System Fan Connector
Front Panel Header
Speaker Header(PCB Ver:01,03,04)*
SPDIF-out(PCB Ver:04)*
Serial-ATA (SATA) Connectors(SATA3 for PCB
ver:03,04)*
COM Header
Speaker Header(PCB Ver:00 only)*
PCI Express x16 Slot
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Clear CMOS Jumper
Front Audio Header
Backpanel Connectors
4-pin ATX_12V Power Connector
CPU Fan Connector
USB Power Select Jumper(PCB Ver:03,04)*
USB / WiFi Headers
CPU Socket
Chipset
DDRII DIMM Sockets
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.

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236 DA105 0J00F
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Rear Panel
7. Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel
Blue Line-In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Subwoofer
8. LAN Connector
Lan Port with LEDs to indicate status.
· Yellow/Light Up/Blink = 10 Mbps/Link/Activity
· Yellow and Orange/Light Up/Blink = 100 Mbps/link/Activity
· Yellow and Orange/Light Up/Blink = 1000 Mbps/link/Activity
9. VGA Port
Figure 2: Backpanel connectors
1. PS/2 keyboard connector
2. USB Connectors
3. HDMI Port
4. SPDIF Out(Coaxial / Optical)
5. DVI Connector(Support DVI-D)
6. eSATA Connector(For Motherboard PCB Ver00:AHCI mode only)*
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The bottom side of motherboard PCB
shows “236-DA105-xx00F”
Motherboard PCB Version:00
The bottom side of motherboard PCB
shows “236-DA105-xx10F”
Motherboard PCB Version:01
The bottom side of motherboard PCB
shows “236-DA105-xx30F”
Motherboard PCB Version:03
The bottom side of motherboard PCB
shows “236-DA105-xx40F”
Motherboard PCB Version:04
Note:
* Different motherboard PCB version could carry slightly different features and components
placement . Please refer to the following diagram to identify PCB version:
* How to identify PCB Versionto identify PCB VersionPCB Version

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GeForce 9300/9400 ITX Series Motherboard
Hardware Installation
This section will guide you through the installation of the motherboard. The topics
covered in this section are:
q Preparing the motherboard
v Installing the CPU
v Installing the CPU fan
v Installing the memory
q Installing the motherboard
qConnecting cables and setting switches
Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury, always follow basic safety precations.
Remember to remove power from your computer by disconnecting the AC main source
before removing or installing any equipment from/to the computer chassis.

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Hardware Installation
Preparing the Motherboard
The motherboard shipped in the box does not contain a CPU and memory. You need
to purchase these to complete this installation.
Installing the CPU
Be very careful when handling the CPU. Make sure not to bend or break any pins on
the back. Hold the processor only by the edges and do not touch the bottom of the
processor.
Use the following procedure to install the CPU onto the motherboard.
1. Unhook the socket lever by pushing down and
away from the socket.
2. Lift the load plate. There is a protective socket
cover on the load plate to protect the socket
when there is no CPU installed.
3. Remove the protective socket cover from the
load plate.
4. Remove the processor from its protective cover,
making sure you hold it only by the edges.
It is a good idea to save the cover so that
whenever you remove the CPU, you have a
safe place to store it.
5. Align the notches in the processor with the
notches on the socket.
6. Lower the processor straight down into the
socket with out tilting or sliding it into the socket.
Note: Make sure the CPU is fully seated and
level in the socket.
7. Close the load plate over the CPU and press
down while you close and engage the socket
lever.

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Installing the CPU Fan
There are many different fan types that can be used with this motherboard. Follow the
instruction that came with your fan assembly. Be sure that the fan orientation is correct
for your chassis type and your fan assembly.
Installing Memory DIMMs
Your new motherboard has two 1.8V 240-pin slots for DDR2 memory. These slots
support 256 MB, 512 Mb, 1GB / 2GB / 4GB DDR2 technologies. There must be at
least one memory bank populated to ensure normal operation. Use the following the
recommendations for installing memory. (See Figure 1 for the location of the memory
slots.)
q One DIMM: You can install the DIMM into any slot.
q Two DIMMs: Install into slots 1 and 2. The idea is to run on dual channel
mode.
DDRII-2
DDRII-1

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Hardware Installation
Use the following procedure to install memory DIMMs into the slots on the mother-
board. Note that there is only one gap near the center of the DIMM slot. This slot
matches the slot on the memory DIMM to ensure the component is installed prop-
erly.
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the module clips outward.
2. Align the memory module to the DIMM slot, and insert the module vertically into
the DIMM slot. The plastic clips at both sides of the DIMM slot automatically lock
the DIMM into the connector.
Installing the Motherboard
The sequence of installing the motherboard into the chassis depends on the chassis
you are using and if you are replacing an existing motherboard or working with an
empty chassis. Determine if it would be easier to make all the connections prior to this
step or to secure the motherboard and then make all the connections. It is normally
easier to secure the motherboard first.
Use the following procedure to install the I/O shield and secure the motherboard into
the chassis.
Note: Be sure that the CPU fan assembly has enough clearance for the
chassis covers to lock into place and for the expansion cards. Also
make sure the CPU Fan assembly is aligned with the vents on the
covers.
Installing the I/O Shield
The motherboard kit comes with an I/O shield that is used to block radio frequency
transmissions, protects internal components from dust and foreign objects, and
promotes correct airflow within the chassis.
Before installing the motherboard, install the I/O shield from the inside of the chassis.
Press the I/O shield into place and make sure it fits securely. If the I/O shield does
not fit into the chassis, you would need to obtain the proper size from the chassis
supplier.

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GeForce 9300/9400 ITX Series Motherboard
Connecting Cables and Setting Switches
This section takes you through all the connections and switch settings necessary on
the motherboard. This will include:
q Power Connections
v 24-pin ATX power (PW1)
v 4-pin ATX 12V power (PW2)
q Internal Headers
v SPK Header*
v Serial Port Header - COM
v USB Headers
v Front panel header
v F_Audio Header
v SPDIF-Out Header*
q Chassis Fans
q Expansion slots
q Jumper settings*
See Figure 1 to locate the connectors and jumpers referenced in the following
procedure.

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Connecting Internal Headers
24-pin ATX Power (PW1)
PW1 is the main power supply connector located along the edge of the board next to
the DIMM slots. Make sure that the power supply cable and pins are properly aligned
with the connector on the motherboard. Firmly plug the power supply cable into the
connector and make sure it is secure.
Table 1. PW1 Pin Assignments
Connector Pin Signal Pin Signal
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 GND 15 GND
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 GND 17 GND
6 +5V 18 GND
7 GND 19 GND
8 PWROK 20 -5V
9 +5V_AUX 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
12 +3.3V 24 GND
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4-pin ATX 12V Power (PW2)
PW2, the 4-pin ATX 12V power connection,
is used to provide power to the CPU. Align
the pins to the connector and press firmly
until seated.
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PIN Assignment
1 GND
2 GND
3 +12V
4 +12V
PW2 - Pin Definition

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PIN Assignment
1 VCC
2 NC
3 NC
4 SPK-
SPK - Pin Definition
SPK Header*
Serial Port Header - COM
COM
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10
1
SPK (PCB VER:00 only)
COM - Pin Definition
PIN Assignment
1 DCD
2 RXD
3 TXD
4 DTR
5 GND
6 DSR
7 RTS
8 CTS
9 RI
10 NC
USB Headers
This motherboard contains six USB 2.0
ports that are exposed on the rear panel
of the chassis(Figure 2). The motherboard
also contains six 10-pin internal header
connectors onboard.
1. Secure the bracket to either the front or
rear panel of your chassis (not all chassis
are equipped with the front panel option).
PIN Assignment
1 VCC
2 VCC
3 USBP0-
4 USBP1-
5 USBP0+
6 USBP1+
7 GND
8 GND
9 KEY
10 OC#
USB Pin Definition
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10 2
FP_U2
FP_U1
FP_U3
1
SPK
(PCB Ver:01，03,04)

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Front panel header
The front panel header on this motherboard is one connector used to connect the
following four cables.
q PWRLED
Attach the front panel power LED cable to these two pins of the connector. The
Power LED indicates the system’s status.
Note: Some chassis do not have all four cables. Be sure to match the name on
the connectors to the corresponding pins.
q PWR SW
Attach the power button cable from the case to these two pins. Pressing the
power button on the front panel turns the system on and off rather than using the
power supply button.
q HDD LED
Attach the hard disk drive indicator LED cable to these two pins. The HDD
indicator LED indicates the activity status of the hard disks.
q RST SW
Attach the Reset switch cable from the front panel of the case to these two pins.
The system restarts when the RESET switch is pressed.
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RESET
GND
HDD_LED-
HDD_LED+
FP1
NC
PWR_SW
KEY
PW_LED+
7
9
5
3
1
6
8
10
2
4
GND
PW_LED-
Front Panel Header Pin Definition

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F_Audio Header
The audio connector supports HD audio standard and provides two kinds of audio
output choices: the Front Audio, the Rear Audio. The front Audio supports re-tasking
function.
Note:
In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio
connector. Also please make sure the pin assignment on the cable is the same
as the pin assignment on the mainboard header. To find out if the chassis you
are buying supports a front audio connector, please contract your dealer.
PIN Assignment
1 MIC2(L)
2 GND
3 MIC(R)
4 -ACZ-DET
5 Front Audio(R)
6 Reserved
7 FAVDIO - JD
8 Key (No pin)
9 Front Audio(L)
10 Reserved
F_Audio Pin Definition
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SPDIF-Out Header*
This header provides a SPDIF-Out (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) to digital
multimedia device through coaxial connector.
SPDIF - Pin Definition
PIN Assignment
1 SPDIF-out
2 VCC3
3 NC
4 GND
SPDIF
(PCB Ver:04 only)
1
2
1
10
9
FP_S1

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PIN SIGNAL
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5 RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
SATA II Pin Definition
Connecting Serial ATA II Cables*
The Serial ATA II connector is used to connect the Serial ATA II device to the
motherboard. These connectors support the thin Serial ATA II cables for primary
storage devices. The current Serial ATA II interface allows up to 3Gb/s data transfer
rate.
There are two or three serial ATA II connectors on the motherboard that support AHCI
and RAID configurations.SATA II 3 support motherboard version:03,04.
Hardware Installation
SATA II-1
1
Fan Connections
There are two fan connections on the
motherboard. The fan speed can be
detected and viewed in the PC Health
Status section of the CMOS Setup.
SYS FAN Connector
Sense
+12V
GND
CPU FAN Connector
GND
+12V
Sense
Control
SATA II-2
1
SATA II-3
(PCB Ver:03,04)
1

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Expansion Slots
The NVIDIA MCP7a motherboard contains one expansion slot, PCI Express x16
graphics card supported by this motherboard.
PCI Express x16 Slots
There are one PCI Express x16 slot reserved for graphics or video cards. The band-
width of the x16 slot is up to 8GB/sec complianting with PCIE 2.0 specification.
PCI Express x 16 slot

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Hardware Installation
Jumper Settings*
This chapter explains how to configure the motherboard’s hardware. Before using your
computer, make sure all jumpers and DRAM modules are set correctly. Refer to this
chapter whenever in doubt.
Notice:
1. Be sure to save the CMOS setting when exit the CMOS.
2. If the CPU is frequency multiplier locked, no CPU speed change will be seen
even if the frequency multiplier setting in CMOS setup is changed.
Close Open * = Default setting.
If you want to clear the system conguration, use the JP1 (Clear CMOS Jumper) to clear data.
JP2 Selection
1-2* 5VSB*
2-3 5V
1
1
JP2-USB Power select(PCB VER:03,04)*
JP1-CMOS Clear Jumper
JP1 Selection
1-2* Normal*
2-3 CMOS Clear
1
1
If you want to USB wake up,Please select power to 5VSB,it is for PCB Ver:03,04.