ECS P4VXMS User manual

Preface

Copyright

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is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights re-

served. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein,

may be reproduced without written consent of the author.

Version 1.1

Disclaimer

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The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with re-

spect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied

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The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to

make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obliga-

tion of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or

changes.

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Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Mi-

crosoft Corp.

MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Pentium 4, Celeron are

registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their

respective owners and are acknowledged.

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gen-

erates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio 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 onto an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

− Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician

for help.

Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must

be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance with the per-

tinent RF emission limits governing this device. Changes or

modifications not expressly approved by the system's manufacturer

could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is sub-

ject to the following conditions:

− This device may not cause harmful interference, and

− This device must accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause undesired operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Cana-

dian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences

du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

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About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chapter 1

Introducing the Mainboard Describes features of the main-

board, and provides a shipping

checklist.

Go to ⇒ page 1

Chapter 2

Installing the Mainboard Describes installation of main-

board components.

Go to ⇒ page 7

Chapter 3

Using BIOS Provides information on using

the BIOS Setup Utility.

Go to ⇒ page 35

Chapter 4

Using the Mainboard Software Describes the mainboard soft-

ware.

Go to ⇒ page 70

Appendix A

Setting Jumpers Provides a reference to the

jumpers on the mainboard.

Go to ⇒ page 77

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CHAPTER 1 1

Introducing the Mainboard 1

Introduction ...............................................................................1

Checklist...................................................................................1

Standard Items ................................................................................................1

Features ...................................................................................2

Mainboard Components.............................................................4

Choosing a Computer Case.......................................................6

CHAPTER 2 7

Installing the Mainboard 7

Safety Precautions.....................................................................7

Quick Guide ..............................................................................8

Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................9

Setting Jumpers ..............................................................................................9

Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................10

Installing the Mainboard in a Case............................................ 12

Connecting Case Components ................................................. 13

The Panel Connector...................................................................................14

Installing Hardware .................................................................. 15

Installing the Processor...............................................................................15

Installing Memory Modules.......................................................................20

Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ...................................................22

Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive............................................................25

Installing Add-on Cards..............................................................................26

Connecting Optional Devices ....................................................................28

Connecting I/O Devices............................................................ 33

External Connector Color Coding.............................................................34

CHAPTER 3 35

Using BIOS 35

About the Setup Utility.............................................................. 35

The Standard Configuration.......................................................................36

Entering the Setup Utility...........................................................................37

Updating the BIOS.......................................................................................38

Using BIOS ............................................................................. 39

Standard CMOS Features ...........................................................................39

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Advanced BIOS Setup Option...................................................................42

Advanced Chipset Features Option...........................................................45

Integrated Peripherals Option ....................................................................51

Power Management Setup Option.............................................................57

PNP/PCI Configuration Option.................................................................62

Frequency/Voltage Control.........................................................................65

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option.................................................................67

Load Optimized Defaults Option..............................................................67

Set Supervisor and User Passwords Options...........................................68

Save & Exit Setup Option...........................................................................69

Exit Without Saving.....................................................................................69

CHAPTER 4 70

Using the Mainboard Software 70

About the Software CD-ROM.................................................... 70

Auto-installing under Windows 98 ............................................. 71

Running Setup..............................................................................................72

Drivers Installation ................................................................... 73

Utility Software Reference........................................................ 75

APPENDIX A 76

Setting Jumpers 77

Jumper Settings............................................................................................77

The Panel Connectors..................................................................................77

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Introducing the Mainboard

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Congratulations on purchasing the P4VXMS mainboard. The

P4VXMS mainboard is a Micro ATX mainboard that uses a 4-

layer printed circuit board and measures 244 mm x 240 mm.

The mainboard features a Socket 423 that accommodates In-

tel Pentium 4 processors supporting system bus speeds of

400 MHz.

The P4VXMS incorporates the VIA VT8753 (V845PRO)

Northbridge and VT8233 Southbridge chipsets which supports

the AC 97 audio codec.

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Compare the mainboard’s package contents with the following

checklist:

Standard Items

• One mainboard

• One diskette drive ribbon cable and bracket

• One IDE drive ribbon cable and bracket

• Module Retention clamp

• Software support CD

• This user’s manual

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Processor The P4VXMS mainboard includes a Socket 423

that has the following features:

• Supports up to a 400 MHz system bus.

• Accommodates Intel Pentium 4 processors.

Chipset The chipset on P4VXMS includes the VT8753

Northbridge and VT8233 Southbridge which are

based on an innovative and scalable architecture

with proven reliability and performance. A few of the

chipset’s advanced features are:

• An advanced V-Link memory controller archi-

tecture that provides the bandwidth up to 266

MB/s and performance necessary for even the

most demanding Internet and 3D graphics

• Support for a 4xAGP interface providing vivid

3D graphics and video performance

• An ATA 100 interface on the chipset, which

helps boost system performance by providing

a high-speed connection to ATA 100 Hard

Disk Drives, delivering maximum sustained

data transfer rates of 100 MB/sec

Additional key features include support for six

USB ports, an AC 97 link for audio and modem,

hardware monitoring, and ACPI/OnNow power

management.

Memory The mainboard accommodates three 168 pin,

3.3V DIMM sockets with a total capacity of 3 GB

(registered), 1.5 GB (unbuffered).

VGA The P4VXMS includes a 4xAGP slot that provides

four times the bandwidth of the original AGP

specification. AGP technology provides a direct

connection between the graphics sub-system and

memory so that the graphics do not have to com-

pete for processor time with other devices on the

PCI bus.

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AC 97 Audio

Codec The AC 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC

97 2.2 specification, and supports 18-bit ADC

(Analog Digital Converter) and DAC (Digital Ana-

log Converter) resolution as well as 18-bit stereo

full-duplex codec with independent and variable

sampling rates. Further features include support

for four analog line-level stereo inputs.

Expansion

Options P4VXMS has three 32-bit PCI slots, an AGP slot,

a CNR (Communications and Networking Riser)

slot, and an onboard PCI LAN interface (optional).

The P4VXMS PCI slots are capable of Ultra DMA

bus mastering with transfer rates of 33/66/100

MB/sec.

Integrated I/O The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and con-

nectors:

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

• Two serial port

• One parallel port

• One MIDI/game port

• Six USB ports (two backpanel ports, onboard

USB headers providing four extra ports)

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-

out

• One onboard LAN interface connector (op-

tional)

BIOS

Firmware This mainboard uses Award BIOS that enables

users to configure many system features including

the following:

• Power management

• CPU and memory timing

• Modem wake up alarms

The firmware can also be used to set parameters

for different processor clock speeds.

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Table of Mainboard Components

Label Component

AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port

ATX1 Power connector

BAT1 Three volt realtime clock battery

CASFAN1 Auxiliary case cooling fan

CD1 Primary CD-in connector

CD2 Secondary CD-in connector

CNR1 Communications Network Riser (CNR) slot

CPU SOCKET PGA423 CPU Socket

CPUFAN1 Cooling fan for CPU

DIM1 ~ DIM3 Three 168-pin DIMM sockets

FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector

IDE 1 Primary IDE channel

IDE 2 Secondary IDE channel

LAUDIO Mic/Speaker Out header

AUDIO Mic/Speaker Out header

JP1 Clear CMOS jumper

JP2 Wake on Keyboard/USB activity

JP3 BIOS flash protection jumper

JP4 External SMI

JP5 Single color LED

LED1 LED 3 VSB for SDRAM (red)

PANEL Front panel header

PCI1 ~ PCI3 Three 32-bit add-on card slots

SIR Serial infrared cable header

LSIR Serial infrared cable header

SMARTIO Connector used with media storage devices

LUSB1 Connector for front panel USB ports

USB2 Connector for front panel USB ports

USB3 Connector for front panel USB ports

LUSB2 Connector for front panel USB ports

WOL1 Wake On LAN wakeup connector

WOM1 Wake On Modem wakeup connector

Note: LED1 is usually connected to a light that indicates

that the computer is powered on. Do not install

hardware or disconnect power cables while the LED

is on.

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There are many types of computer cases on the market. The

mainboard complies with the specifications for the Micro ATX

system case. Some features on the mainboard are imple-

mented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators

and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case sup-

ports all the features required. The mainboard can support

one floppy diskette drive and four enhanced IDE drives. En-

sure that your case has sufficient power and space for all the

drives that you intend to install.

Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel.

Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O

ports installed on the rear edge of the mainboard.

This mainboard has a Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 240 mm.

Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to

install the mainboard.

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Installing the Mainboard

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Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard:

• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device

to avoid damage from static electricity.

• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case

of a safely grounded object before working on the

mainboard.

• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came

in.

• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend cir-

cuit boards.

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This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assem-

ble your system with the mainboard.

The following table provides a reference for installing specific

components:

Locating Mainboard Components Go to page 4

Setting Jumpers Go to page 9

Installing the Mainboard in a Case Go to page 7

Installing Case Components Go to page 13

Installing the CPU Go to page 15

Installing Memory Go to page 20

Installing an HDD and CD-ROM Drive Go to page 22

Installing an FDD Go to page 25

Installing Add-on Cards Go to page 26

Connecting Options Go to page 28

Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices Go to page 33

Note: The appendix provides a quick reference for jumper

settings.

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This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configura-

tion of the mainboard.

Setting Jumpers

Use the mainboard jumpers to set system configuration op-

tions. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When

setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed

on the correct pins.

Short Open

This illustration shows a 2-pin

jumper. When the jumper cap is

placed on both pins, the jumper is

SHORT. If you remove the jumper

cap, or place the jumper cap on

just one pin, the jumper is OPEN.

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This illustration shows a 3-pin

jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.

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Checking Jumper Settings

The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard

jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.

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Jumper Settings

Jumper Type Description Setting (default)

JP1 3 pin Clear CMOS

jumper 1-2: Normal

2-3: Clear CMOS JP1

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JP2 3 pin Wake on

Key-

board/USB

activity

1-2: Enable

2-3: Disable JP2

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JP3 3 pin BIOS flash

protection

jumper

1-2: Unprotected

2-3: Protected

JP3

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JP1: Clear CMOS Jumper

This jumper enables you to reset BIOS:

1. Turn the system off.

2. Short pins 2 and 3 on JP1.

3. Return the jumper to the normal setting.

4. Turn the system on. The BIOS is returned to the default set-

tings.

JP2: Wake on Keyboard/USB activity

This jumper enables any USB keyboard activity to power up a system

that had previously been in a standby or sleep state.

JP3: BIOS Flash Protect Jumper

This jumper is used to protect the BIOS from being unintentionally

flashed. Enable this jumper for protection and disable this jumper

when you want to flash the BIOS.

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Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing

the mainboard in a case:

This illustration shows

an example of a main-

board being installed in

a tower-type case:

Note: Do not over-

tighten the

screws as this

can stress the

mainboard.

Most system cases have

mounting brackets in-

stalled in the case,

which correspond to the

holes in the mainboard.

Place the mainboard

over the mounting

brackets and secure the

mainboard onto the

mounting brackets with

screws.

2. Secure the mainboard with

screws where appropriate.

1. Place the mainboard

over the mounting brackets.

Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the

I/O ports and expansion slots on your mainboard.

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After you have installed the mainboard into a case, you can

begin connecting the mainboard components. Refer to the fol-

lowing:

1. Connect the case power supply connector to ATX1.

2. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPUFAN1.

3. Connect the case cooling fan connector to CASFAN1.

The following page explains how to make PANEL connections.

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The Panel Connector

The panel connector provides a set of switch and LED con-

nectors found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table

below for information.

Device Pins

Empty 10

N/C 9

Power

ON/OFF 6, 8

Reset

Switch 5, 7

Green LED

Indicator 2, 4

HDD LED +1, -3

HDD LED

(Pins 1, 3)

2 1

Reset Switch

(Pins 5, 7)

Power Switch

(Pins 6, 8)

Green LED

(Pins 2, 4)

Empty

(Pin 10)

10 9

N/C

(Pin 9)

Note: The plus sign (+) indicates a pin which must be con-

nected to a positive voltage.

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