Albatron PI960GLE User manual

Brand: Albatron

Model: PI960GLE

Category: Server barebones

Type: User manual

Albatron PI960GLE:

This mini-ITX form-factor motherboard supports Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Mobile processors with FSB frequencies of 533 MHz. It provides two DDRII SO-DIMM sockets for a total memory capacity of 2GB. The board also features one Mini PCI slot, one IDE connector, three SATA II connectors, one VGA connector, one DVI connector, and four USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel. Additionally, it comes with four COM headers, one GPI header, one GPO header, one Printer Port header, one SPDIF header, and two USB 2.0/1.1 headers for connecting compliant devices.

Albatron PI960GLE:

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FCC Compliance Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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 generates, 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to

cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own

expense. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

CE Mark

The device is in accordance with 89/336 ECC-ENC Directive.

Mainboard PI960GLE

PI960GLE

Intel

GLE960 & ICH8M

Support Socket P

Intel

Core

2 Duo Mobile Processors

User Manual

Dimensions (Mini-ITX form-factor):

 170 mm x 170 mm ( W x L )

Operating System:

 Windows

Vista/ XP/2000

er: EG10

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Things You Have To Know

0 The images

and pictures in this manual are for reference only and may vary from the

product you received depending on specific hardware models, third party

components and software versions.

0 This

mainboard contains very delicate IC chips. Always use a grounded wrist

strap when working with the system.

0 Do not touch

any IC chip, lead, connector or other components.

0 Always unplug

the AC power when you install or remove any device on the mainboard or

when confuguring pins and switches.

Packing List

0 PI960GLE

Mainboard

0 I/O Bracket

0 Mainboard

Setup Driver & User Manual CD

0 Mainboard

Quick Installation Guide

Symbols

Attention- Im

ortant Information

Follow the procedures below…

Refer to other sections in this manual…

Troubleshooting Tips

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED .................................................... 1

INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................... 1

SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 2

CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 5

Layout of PI960GLE (Right Side) .........................................................................5

Layout of PI960GLE (Back Side)..........................................................................6

HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 7

CPU Processor Installation ....................................................................................7

Memory Installation: DDRII 1/2............................................................................9

Back Panel Configuration .................................................................................... 11

Front Panel Headers: FPSW/LED, SPK1 ............................................................ 12

Connectors ...........................................................................................................13

Headers & Jumpers .............................................................................................. 14

Audio Configuration ............................................................................................ 18

Slots...................................................................................................................... 18

Power Supply Attachments .................................................................................. 19

CHAPTER 2. BIOS SETUP ........................................................... 20

INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................20

MAIN MENU .........................................................................................................21

CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE SETUP................................................... 23

SOFTWARE LIST ...................................................................................................23

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ...................................................................................23

CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING................................................. 28

APPENDIX I: SUPER 5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO EFFECT SETUP....................................31

Mainboard PI960GLE

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Introduction

Thanks for choosing PI960GLE Mainboard. It is based on Intel

GLE960 Northbridge chipset and Intel

ICH8M Southbridge chipset. It supports Intel

Core

2 Duo Mobile processors with FSB (Front Side Bus)

frequencies of 533 MHz.

The PI960GLE provides two DDRII SO-DIMM sockets. These sockets allow you to install 200-pin, non-ECC &

unbuffered DDRII 533 SO-DIMMs, and they also support a total memory capacity of 2GB.

This mainboard provides one Mini PCI slot for use with Mini PCI expansion card is also allowed.

The PI960GLE provides one IDE connector for two IDE hard drives supporting Ultra ATA 100/66/33.

Moreover, this mainboard comes with Serial ATA II supporting with three SATA II connectors which

provide up to 3 Gbps data transfer rates.

This mainboard provides one VGA (=D-Sub) connector, one DVI connector, TV_OUT connector, and four

USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel of your case for use. Besides, there are four COM (Serial ports)

headers, one GPI header, one GPO header, one Printer Port (Parallel port) header, one SPDIF header and

two USB 2.0/1.1 headers can be connected with cables for compliant devices.. There are maximal eight

USB2.0/ 1.1 ports which can be set up on this mainboard.

The onboard High Definition Audio Codec (ALC662) supports high quality performance 6-channel audio

play. The mainboard also supports the Sony/Philips Digital Interfaces (S/PDIF) output function and the

front speaker output function.

The PI960GLE also comes with 1 onboard 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN chips. There are 1 LAN port on

the back panel of your case that you can directly plug into internet cables.

All the information (including hardware installation and software installation) in this manual are for

reference only. The contents in this manual may be updated without notice. The company will not

assume any responsibility for any errors or mistakes within.

Mainboard PI960GLE

Specification

CPU:

 Support Socket P

 Support Intel

Core

2 Duo Mobile processors

 Support Hyper-Threading Technology

 Support 533 MHz FSB (Front Side Bus) frequencies

Chipset:

 Northbridge Chipset – Intel

GLE960

 Southbridge Chipset – Intel

ICH8M

 I/O Controller – Winbond

W83627UHG

 HD Audio Codec – Realtek

ALC662

 Single Gbit LAN Controller – Marvell

88E8056

 DVI Controller – Silicon

Image Sil1362

Memory:

 Two DDRII SO-DIMM sockets

 Support 200-pin, unbuffered & non-ECC DDRII 533 SO-DIMMs

 Support a total memory capacity of 2 GB

Onboard HD Audio Codec (ALC 662):

 High performance Codec with high S/N ratio (>90 db)

 Compliant with Azalia 1.0 specification

 Support 6/4/2 channel playback capability

 Support jack sensing and re-tasking function

 Built-in Dolby Digital Live Technology

 Support Sony/ Philips Digital Interfaces (S/PDIF) output functionality

Slots:

 One Mini PCI slot for Mini PCI expansion card

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IDE Connectors:

 One IDE connector for two IDE devices

 Support Ultra ATA 33/66/100

 Support high capacity hard disk drives

Serial ATA Connectors:

 Three SATA connectors

 Support SATA 2.0 specification and with 3 Gbps data transfer rates

 One SATA connector can only support one SATA HDD

Onboard LAN Chip:

 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN supported

I/O facility Connectors

 Support one PS/2 mouse port and one PS/2 keyboard port

 Support TV_OUT connector

 Support one VGA port (=D-Sub)

 Support one DVI port

 Support one RCA S/PDIF OUT port

 Support one LVDS connector, one S/PDIF header, four COM (Serial Port) headers, one

GPI header and one GPO header to connect compliant devices for use

Universal Serial Bus:

 Four onboard USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports

 Two front USB header comes with this mainboard for additional four USB ports

 Support a maximum of eight USB ports to connect USB compliant devices

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BIOS:

 Phoenix-Award™ BIOS

 Support APM1.2

 Support ACPI 2.0 power management

Green Function:

 Support Phoenix-Award™ BIOS power management function

 Support system-wake-from-power-saving-mode by keyboard or mouse touching

Shadow RAM:

 Integrated memory controller provides shadow RAM functionality and supports ROM

BIOS

Flash Memory:

 Support flash memory functionality

 Support ESCD functionality

Hardware Monitor Function:

 Monitors CPU/ Chassis Fan Speed

 Monitors CPU and system temperature

 Monitors system voltages

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Configuration

Layout of PI960GLE (Right Side)

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Layout of PI960GLE (Back Side)

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Hardware Installation

This section will assist you in quickly installing your system hardware. Wear a wrist ground strap before

handling components. Electrostatic discharge may damage the system’s components.

CPU Processor Installation

This mainboard supports Intel

Core

2 Duo Mobile processors using a Socket P. Before building your

system, we suggest you to visit the Intel website and review the processor installation procedures.

http://www.intel.com

CPU Socket P Configuration Steps:

Use a screwdriver to turn the screw counter-clockwise until the dot on the screw points to the

“unlocked” sign. (3 o’clock position)

On the socket, locate the pin-1 receptor. Match the Pin-1 marker on the CPU with the pin-1 receptor of

the socket and then gently lower the CPU onto the socket. Do not use force as it will result in bent pins.

Next, turn the screw clockwise until it points to the “locked” sign (9 o’clock position) — this will lock the

CPU into the socket.

Pin-1

Marker

Pin-1

Receptor

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Smear thermal grease on the top of the CPU. Lower the CPU fan onto the CPU/ socket and secure it using

the attachments or screws provided on the fan. Finally, attach the fan power cord to the CPUFAN

header.

FAN Headers: CPUFAN, AUXFAN

There are two fan headers available for cooling fans. These cooling fans play an important role in

maintaining ambient temperatures in your system. The CPUFAN header is attached with a CPU cooling

fan. The AUXFAN header is attached with another cooling fan.

Pin Assignment

1 Ground

2 Power (+12V)

3 FAN RPM rate sense

CPUFAN

0 Smart

Fan Control

Pin Assignment

1 Ground

2 Power (+12V)

AUXFAN

0 FAN

RPM rate sense

Attention

DO NOT touch the CPU pins in case they are damaged. Also, make sure

that you have completed all installation steps before powered on the

system. Finally, double-check that the cooling fan is properly installed

and the CPU fan power cord is securely attached, in case your CPU and

other sensitive components are damaged because of high temperatures.

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Memory Installation: DDRII 1/2

The PI960GLE provides two DDRII SO-DIMM sockets with Dual Channel Technology supported. This sockets

allow you to install 200-pin, non-ECC & unbuffered DDR II 533 SO-DIMM, supporting to install a total

memory capacity of 2 GB.

Memory Installation Steps:

1. Pull the white plastic tabs at both ends of the slot away from the slot.

2. Match the notch on the RAM module with the corresponding pattern in the DIMM slot. This will ensure

that the module will be inserted with the proper orientation.

Attention

You can avoid damaging your CPU due to high temperatures with proper

cooling equipment. It is recommended that attach a cooling fan on top

of your CPU. Use the CPUFAN header to attach the fan cord.

On most fan power cord, the black wire of the fan cable is the “Ground”

and should be attached to pin-1 of the header.

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3. Lower the RAM module into the DIMM Slot and press firmly using both thumbs until the module snaps

into place.

4. Repeat steps 1, 2 & 3 for the remaining RAM modules.

The pictures above are for reference only. Your actual installation may vary

slightly from the pictures.

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Back Panel Configuration

PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Ports: KB/MS

This mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse port and a PS/2 keyboard port.

DVI Connectors: DVI

DVI connector delivers the digital signals, and is able to connect with LCD display, plasma display, or

other display device which with the DVI interface compatible.

The VGA (D-SUB) Connector: VGA

The mainboard provides one VGA connector (= D-Sub connector) on back panel.

VGA connector (= D-Sub connector) delivers the analogy signals, and is able to connect with traditional

CRT display, flat display, or other display device which with the D-Sub interface compatible.

TV OUT Connector: TV_OUT

The TV_OUT connector is used to connect to high quality video equipment and TVs that support the

YPbPr standard. The three cables used in YPbPr connection provide higher quality than single-wire

composite cable commonly used to hook up video equipment. TV_OUT is converted from the RGB video

signal, which is split into three components, Y, Pb and Pr.

 Y carries luminance information.

 Pb carries the difference between blue and luminance (B - Y).

 Pr carries the difference between red and luminance (R - Y).

S/PDIF OUT Connector: SPDIF OUT

S/PDIF is a recent audio transfer file format, which provides high quality audio using optical fiber and

digital signals. There are one RCA SPDIF OUT connector on the back panel of your case, enabling you to

transmit audio output between your system and the SPDIF devices.

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USB Ports/LAN Port: USB, USB LAN2

There are four onboard USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports on the back panel. These USB ports are used to attach with

USB devices, such as keyboard, mice and other USB supported devices. There are also one 10/100/1000

Mbps Ethernet LAN port available for you to attach internet cables.

Front Panel Headers: FPSW/LED, SPK1

FPSW/LED

Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function

HDD LED (+)

Power LED (+)

HDD LED (-)

Hard Drive LED

(HD_LED)

Power LED (-)

Power LED

(ACPI_LED)

Reset Control (-)

Power Switch (+)

Reset Control (+)

Reset Switch

(RST_SW)

Power Switch (-)

Power-on Switch

(PWR_SW)

N/C

Power-on Switch Header: PWR_SW

This header can be attached to a power switch cable on your case front panel. You can turn your system

on or off by pressing the button attached to this power switch cable.

Hard Drive LED Header: HD_LED

If your case front panel has a hard drive LED cable, attach it to this header. The LED will flicker when

there is hard disk drive activity.

Power LED Header: ACPI_LED

These mainboards provide a 2-pin power LED header. If there is a 2-pin power LED cord on your case

front panel, you can attach it to the 2-pin power LED header. Then the power LED will illuminate while

the system is powered on.

Reset Switch Header: RST_SW

This header can be attached to a momentary SPST switch (reset button) cable on your case front panel.

The switch is normally left open. When the switch closed, it will cause the mainboard to reset and run

the POST (Power-On Self Test).

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Speaker Header: SPK1

A speaker cable on your case front panel can be attached to this header. When you reboot the computer,

this speaker will issue a short audible (beep). If there are problems during the Power On Self-Test, the

system will issue an irregular pattern of audible beeps through this speaker.

Connectors

Hard Disk Drive Connector: IDE1

The mainboard provides one IDE connector that supports Ultra ATA 133/ 100/ 66/ 33 IDE devices. You

can attach a maximum of two IDE devices, such as hard disk drive (HDD), CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. using

IDE ribbon cables.

In general, two IDE devices can be attached onto one IDE connector. If you attach two IDE HDDs, you

must configure one drive as the master and the other one as the slave.

Serial ATA Connector: SATA 1/2/3

The three SATA connectors support 3 Gbps data transfer rates, and one SATA connector only can attach

one SATA HDD of each time using SATA cables.

LVDS Connector: LVDS

This mainboard supports one 24-bit LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) connector. You can attach

one flat panel display or other compatible display device.

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

1 PC_BEEP 2 N/A

SPK1

3 Ground 4 +5V

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Headers & Jumpers

Front USB Headers: USB1/USB2

This mainboard provides four onboard USB 1.1/2.0 ports on the back panel of your case that attach to

USB devices. There are two additional USB headers that can be connected by cables to four more USB

ports on your case front panel giving you eight USB ports possible.

LVDS

Assignment Pin Assignment

12/5V

2 1

12/5V

GND

4 3

GND

3.3V

6 5

3.3V

GND

8 7

GND

BCKLITE_ON

10 9

BRIGHTNESS

LVDS_GND

12 11

LVDS_GND

CHB_TX0+

14 13

CHA_TX0+

CHB_TX0-

16 15

CHA_TX0-

LVDS_GND

18 17

LVDS_GND

CHB_TX1+

20 19

CHA_TX1+

CHB_TX1-

22 21

CHA_TX1-

LVDS_GND

24 23

LVDS_GND

CHB_TX2+

26 25

CHA_TX2+

CHB_TX2-

28 27

CHA_TX2-

LVDS_GND

30 29

LVDS_GND

CHB_TXC+

32 31

CHA_TXC+

CHB_TXC-

34 33

CHA_TXC-

LVDS_GND

36 35

LVDS_GND

CHB_TX3+

38 37

CHA_TX3+

CHB_TX3-

40 39

CHA_TX3-

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Serial Port Header: COM1/2/3/4

This mainboard provides four COM headers for you to connect additional serial connectors on your case

back panel. Attach the cable of serial connector (Optional) onto these headers, and then you can use the

serial connectors connecting with a mic, modem or other peripheral device.

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

1 Data Carry Detect 2 SerialIn or Receive Data

3 SerialOut or Transmit Data 4 Data Terminal Ready

Ground

6 Data Set Ready

7 Request To Send 8 Clear To Send

COM1/2/3/4

9 NC 10

N/C

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

1 +5V 2 +5V

3 USB- 4 USB-

5 USB+ 6 USB+

7 Ground 8 Ground

USB1/2

9 Key 10 N/C

Attention

If you are using a USB 2.0 device with Windows 2000/XP, you will

need to install the USB 2.0 driver from the Microsoft

website. If you

are using Service pack 1 (or later) for Windows

XP, and using

Service pack4 (or later) for Windows® 2000, you will not have to

install the driver.

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Printer Interface Header: PRT PORT

This mainboard provides a PRT header for you connecting an additional printer connector on your case

back panel. Attach the cable of printer connector (Optional) onto this header, and then you can use the

printer connector connecting with a printer.

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

1 RSTB- 2 RAFD-

3 RPDR0 4 ERR-

5 RPDR1 6 RIVIT-P-

7 RPDR2 8 KSLIN-

9 RPDR3 10 GND

11 RPDR4 12 GND

13 RPDR5 14 GND

15 RPDR6 16 GND

17 RPDR7 18 GND

19 ACK- 20 GND

21 BUSY 22 GND

23 PE 24 GND

PRT PORT

25 SLCT 26 GND

Power for LVDS Connector Header: JP4, JP5

When you connect one LVDS flat panel or other compatible devices, you must adjust the jumper caps on

the JP4 and JP5 headers to enable this functionality. Please refer to the table below.

JP4 Assignment

Pin 1-2 Closed

LVDS Power +5V

Pin 2-3 Closed

LVDS Power +3.3V(Default)

JP5 Assignment

Pin 1-2 Closed

LVDS Power +12V (Default)

Pin 2-3 Closed

LVDS Power +5V

Note: “Closed” means putting a jumper cap onto two adjacent header pins.

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Type: User manual

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