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AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processor M/B
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Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and shall not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
USER'S MANUAL
NO. G03-N2PALITE1A
Release date: August 2003

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  • Page 1 N2PA-LITE / N2PAP-LITE USER'S MANUAL AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron Processor M/B NO. G03-N2PALITE1A Release date: August 2003 Remark: Specifications and information contained in this manual are furnished for information use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and shall not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT USER’S NOTICE ......................ii MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION ................ii COOLING SOLUTIONS ....................ii CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF N2PA-LITE/N2PAP-LITE MOTHERBOARD 1-1 FEATURE OF MOTHERBOARD................1 1-2 SPECIFICATION .....................2 1-3 PERFORMANCE TABLE ..................3 1-4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM & JUMPER SETTING ............4 CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2-1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS ..............6...

  • Page 3: User's Notice

    TRANSMITTED OR TRANSLATED INTO ANY LANGUAGE IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MANUFACTURER. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED TO USE THE N2PA-LITE/N2PAP-LITE MOTHERBOARD. THE CONTENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FROM TIME TO TIME WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction Of N2Pa-Lite/N2Pap-Lite Motherboard

    Chapter 1 Introduction of N2PA-LITE/N2PAP-LITE Motherboard 1-1 Features of Motherboard The all new N2PA-LITE and N2PAP-LITE is the latest desktop motherboard solution incorporating support for the new AMD Athlon™ XP processor 3200+ with advanced 400MHz front side bus technology (FSB) and DDR400 memory modules. It brings the power and performance of NVIDIA nForce2 technology to the mainstream market with more features and functionality.

  • Page 5: Specification

    1-2 Specifications Spec Description ∗ ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5x19.0cm Design ∗ nVIDIA nForce2 400 System Platform Processor (400) north Chipset bridge ∗ nVIDIA nForce2 Media and Communications Processor (MCP) south bridge ∗ Support AMD Athlon 1.1GHz∼1.4GHz processor CPU Socket ∗...

  • Page 6: Performance Table

    1-3 Performance Table The following performance table indicates the testing results of some popular benchmark testing programs. The data provided is intended just for user reference only. You may obtain different results depending upon the hardware and software configuration used. Performance Test Report CPU: AMD Athlon XP 3000+ (FSB 166MHz)

  • Page 7: Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting

    1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting PRINTER GAME/MIDI PORT PS/2 MOUSE PS/2 KEYBOARD COM1 COM2A LINE-IN LINE-OUT K/B Power ON Jumper (JP1) CPU Socket PS2 KB/Mouse Port CPU FAN USB Port/ LAN Connector DDR DIMM X2 PC99 Back Panel nVIDIA nForce2 400 Chip (JP2) CPU F.S.B.
  • Page 8 Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page Keyboard Power On Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block USB Wake-Up Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block CPU Front Side Bus Frequency Selector 2-pin Block CMOS RAM Clear Jumper 3-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATX Power Connector 20-pin Block P.12 PS/2 Mouse &...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 Hardware installation Steps When installing the system, make sure to follow steps described in below: 1. Check motherboard setting 2. Install CPU 3. Install memory 4. Install expansion cards 5. Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply 6.
  • Page 10 Note: CPU Front Side Bus Frequency also can be changed in BIOS SETUP. Please refer page 32 “Host Clock at Next Boot Is” selection in Miscellaneous Control menu. Note: When the overclocking causes system boot failure, you will need to hold the “INS” key and the power on button at the same time until the screen resumes display to the standard default.

  • Page 11: Install Cpu

    2-3 Install CPU 2-3-1 Glossary Chipset (or core logic) - two or more integrated circuits which control the interfaces between the system processor, RAM, I/O devises, and adapter cards. Processor Slot/Socket - the slot or socket used to mount the system processor on the motherboard. Slot (AGP, PCI, ISA, RAM) - the slots used to mount adapter cards and system RAM.

  • Page 12: Install Memory

    power button will be locked up. You must turn off and turn on the AC power to reset the system. Otherwise, the power button will not function. The other way is to keep pressing the button for a few seconds till the beep sound stops. Then, release the power button and press the power button again to turn on the power supply.

  • Page 13: Expansion Card

    Figure 2-4 When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab NOTE! should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention on both sides. WARNING! For the DDR SDRAM CLOCK setting of 166MHz, use only DDR333 compliant DDR Modules.

  • Page 14: Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard

    Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when enabled 10 * IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 11 * IRQ Holder for PCI Steering 12 *...

  • Page 15: Agp Slot

    2-5-4 AGP Slot The motherboard provides an AGP Slot, supporting the 4X/8X AGP VGA card. AG P SLO T 2-6 Connectors, Headers 2-6-1 Connectors Power Connector (20-pin block) : PWR ATX power supply connector. This is a newly defined 20-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case.
  • Page 16 Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female): LPT Parallel port connector is a 25-pin D-subminiature receptacle connector. The onboard parallel port can be disabled through the BIOS SETUP. Please refer to Chapter 3 “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP” section for more detail information. Audio Connector : AUDIO_PORT/AUDIO_GAME Audio port uses a connector with 3 phone jacks for LINE-OUT, LINE-IN and MIC.

  • Page 17: Headers

    Primary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE1 This connector is for IDE hard disk ribbon cable connection. Connect the single plug end to motherboard and the two plugs at other end to your hard disk(s). If you install two hard disks, you must configure the second drive to Slave mode by setting its jumpers accordingly.
  • Page 18 USB Port Header (9-pin) : USB1/USB2 The headers are used for connecting the additional USB device. With an option USB cable, your can have two additional USB plugs affixed to the back panel. USB2 USB1 Pin 1 Pin 1 USB Port Headers IDE Activity LED: HD LED This connector connects to the hard disk activity indicator light on the case.
  • Page 19 Wake On-LAN Headers (3-pin) : WOL This connector connects to LAN card with WAKE ON-LAN output. When connected, a wake up signal received through the LAN card will power up the system. NOTE: This feature requires the Wake On LAN or Ring In Wake Up be enabled. Wake-On-LAN Headers (9) FAN Speed Headers (3-pin) : SFAN1, SFAN2, CPUFAN These connectors support a ≦...
  • Page 20 Pin 1 IR infrared module Headers (11) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CDIN CDIN is the connector for CD-Audio input signal. It connects to the CD-ROM CD- Audio output connector. C DIN CD Audio-In Headers...

  • Page 21: Starting Up Your Computer

    2-7 Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connections are made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switches are off and the power supply input voltage is set to proper position. The input voltage is either 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s power voltage.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Introducing Bios

    Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program stored in a flash memory on the motherboard. The program serves as a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you switch on the system, the BIOS program gains immediate control. The BIOS first executes an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) on all the necessary hardware.

  • Page 23: The Main Menu

    3-3 The Main Menu Once you enter Award  BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 3-1) will appear on the screen. There are fourteen setup functions and two exit choices allowing you to select under the Main Menu. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

  • Page 24: Standard Cmos Features

    Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory-set for optimal system performances operation. Load Standard Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance system operation. Set Supervisor/User Password Use this menu to set User and Supervisor Passwords.

  • Page 25: Advanced Bios Features

    The time format is <hour><minute><second>. Primary Master/Primary Slave Secondary Master/Secondary Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<–> to select Manual, None, Auto type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work properly if you enter improper information for this category.
  • Page 26 Allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will prompt a warning message on screen and give beep sound. Disabled (default) No warning message will appear when attempts are there to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.

  • Page 27: Advanced Chipset Features

    Sets the number of times in a second to repeat a keystroke when you hold the key down. The settings are: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30. Typematic Delay (Msec) Sets the delay time after the key is held before it begins to repeat the keystroke. The settings are 250, 500, 750, and 1000.

  • Page 28: Integrated Peripherals

    When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. The settings are: 2T and 2.5T. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance.

  • Page 29: Onchip Ide Function

    CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software OnChip IDE Function OnChip IDE Channel0 Enabled Item Help OnChip IDE Channel1 Enabled Primary Master Auto Primary Slave Auto Menu Level >> Secondary Master PIO Auto Secondary Slave Auto Primary Master UDMA Auto Primary Slave UDMA...

  • Page 30: Onchip Device Function

    CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software OnChip Device Function Item Help AC97 Sound Device Auto Game Port Address Midi Port Address Disabled Menu Level >> X Midi Port IRQ nVIDIA LAN Function Auto USB Host Controller Enabled USB 2.0 Support Enabled USB Keyboard Legacy Support Disabled...

  • Page 31: Power Management Setup

    Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Onboard Serial Port 1/Port 2 Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and the second serial ports.

  • Page 32: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup

    This item allows you to Enabled/Disabled the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. DPMS (default) Initial display power management signaling. This option only writes blanks to the video buffer. Blank Screen V/H SYNC+Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and...

  • Page 33: Irq Resources

    Normally, this field is set Disabled. If you have installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused a serious conflict resulting in the operating system boot failure, select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled.

  • Page 34: Pc Health Status

    3-10 PC Health Status This section shows the Status of you CPU, Fan, Warning for overall system status. This is only available if there is Hardware Monitor onboard. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature Disabled Item Help Show PC Health in Post...

  • Page 35: Miscellaneous Control

    3-11 Miscellaneous Control This section provides options for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software Miscellaneous Control ** Current Host Clock is Item Help Host Clock at Next Boot is 100MHz ** Current DRAM Clock is DRAM Clock at next Boot is 133MHz Menu Level >...

  • Page 36: Load Standard/Optimized Defaults

    3-12 Load Standard/Optimized Defaults Load Standard Defaults When you press <Enter> on this item, you get confirmation dialog box with a message similar Load Standard Defaults (Y/N)? N Pressing <Y> loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4 Driver & Free Program Installation

    Chapter 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION Check your package and find the included MAGIC INSTALL CD. This CD consists of all drivers you need and some free bundled application and utility programs. Also included is an auto detection software which can tell you what hardware is installed and which driver is needed for proper system operation.

  • Page 38: Nforce Install Nvidia Nforce Pack Driver

    4-1 nFORCE Install NVIDIA nFORCE Pack Driver * The path of the file is X:\DRIVER\SETUP.EXE IDE : VIDIA ATAPI VENDOR SUPPORT DRIVER IS USED TO FIXED COMPATIBILITY ISSUE FOR IDE DEVICES AGP : NVIDIA AGP DRIVER IS TO BE INSTALLED, IF YOU ARE USING AN AGP VGA CARD, NVIDIA GART WILL PROVIDE SERVICE ROUTINES TO YOUR VGA DRIVER AND INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO HARDWARE, PROVIDING FAST GRAPHIC ACCESS...

  • Page 39: Sound Install Alc Ac97 Audio Codec Driver

    4-2 Sound Install AC97 Audio Codec Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL 2. It will auto detect operation system language MENU appears edition. Click OK to start DRIVER installation 3. Click Finish and Restart Windows 4. Click Start→Program→Avance Sound Manager→AvRack.

  • Page 40: Install Nvidia Usb 2.0 Driver

    Windows 98SE/ME/2000 USB 2.0 Driver Installation 1. Click USB2.0 when MAGIC INSTALL 2. Click CLOSE and Restart Computer MENU appears Windows XP USB 2.0 Driver installation 1. Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later 2. Select My Computer, Press Right Button, Select Properties, Go to Hardware \ Device Manager, Remove Other Device \ Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller Restart Your Computer, It Will Find “NVIDIA USB2.0 Enhanced Host Controller”...
  • Page 41 3. This is license agreement. Select "I Accept 4. Click NEXT and Enter your Customer the terms" and Click NEXT Information. Click NEXT or choose Change to change the path for storing the file 5. Click INSTALL begin software 6. Setup Complete and click FINISH installation 7.

  • Page 42: Pc-Health Install Nforce2 Hardware Doctor Utility

    4-5 PC-HEALTH Install NFORCE2 Hardware Doctor Utility The path of the file is X:\83627HD\SETUP.EXE (support WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000/XP) 1. Click PC-Health when Magic Install Menu 2. Click Next when Winbond Hardware Doctor appears Setup Window appears 3. Click Next to continue installation 4.

  • Page 43: Magic Bios Install Bios Live Update Utility

    3. This is a CPU/System Fan Speed and Temperature status information 4-6 MAGIC BIOS Install BIOS Live Update Utility 1. Click Magic BIOS when Magic Install 2. Click Next to install the Magic BIOS in MENU appears Destination Folder 3. After finish Setup you will have a Magic 4.
  • Page 44 5. When updating BIOS on-line, the program 6. Click Next if you need to update BIOS. After will auto-check your BIOS version BIOS is updated, the system will clear CMOS and automatically restart 7. Click Yes if you want to update the BIOS, 8.

  • Page 45: How To Update Bios

    Copy utility program to your boot diskette. You may copy from DRIVER CD X:\FLASH\AWDFLASH.EXE or download from our web site. STEP 3. Copy latest BIOS for N2PA-LITE/N2PAP-LITE from our web site to your boot diskette. STEP 4. Insert your boot diskette into A:.

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