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P4M266A/January 2003
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- Page 1 Mainboard User’s Manual This publication, including photographs, illustrations and software, is under the protection of international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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- Page 3 USB devices’ connection because it could not recognize these devices. Currently, we are working on such limitations’ solution. As soon as the solution is done, the updated USB drive will be released to our website: www.pcchips.com.tw for your downloading.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Mainboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Trademarks................I Chapter 1..................1 Introduction................1 Key Features................2 Package Contents..............7 Static Electricity Precautions..........8 Pre-Installation Inspection............8 Chapter 2..................10 Mainboard Installation.............10 Mainboard Components............11 I/O Ports ................12 Installing the Processor............13 Installing Memory Modules..........14 Jumper Settings..............16 The Panel Connector.............18 Other Devices Installation.............20 Expansion Slots Installation ..........21 Connecting Optional Devices..........22 Chapter 3..................26... - Page 5 Mainboard User’s Manual Utility or for it at start-up, depending on the setting of the Password Check item in Advanced Setup....................40 Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration and exit the program.
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Page 6: Chapter 1
1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket 478 for the Intel Pentium 4 type of processors supporting front side bus (FSB) speeds up to 400/533 MHz. This mainboard has the VIA P4M266/A Northbridge and VT8235 Southbridge chipsets that support AC 97 audio codec, and provide Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 function. -
Page 7: Key Features
Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features This mainboard has these key features: Socket 478 Processor ♦ The PGA Socket 478 ♦ Accommodates Intel Pentium 4 CPUs ♦ Supports a front-side bus (FSB) of 400/533 MHz Chipset There are VIA P4M266/A Northbridge and VT8235 Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. - Page 8 1: Introduction Built-in Graphics System ♦ P4M266/A integrates S3®’s Savag4™ graphics accelerator into a single chip. P4M266/A brings mainstream graphics performance to the Value PC with leading-edge 2D, 3D and DVD video acceleration into a cost effective package. Based on its capabilities, P4M266/A is an ideal solution for the consumer, corporate mobile users and entry level professionals.
- Page 9 Mainboard User’s Manual Expansion Options The mainboard comes with the following expansion options: ♦ Two 32-bit PCI slots capable of Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 33/66/100/133 MB/sec ♦ An 4xAGP slot ♦ A CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot Onboard I/O Ports The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: ♦...
- Page 10 1: Introduction ♦ PCI multi-function device consists of two UHCI Host Controller cores for full-/low-speed signaling and one EHCI Host Controller core for high-speed signaling ♦ Root hub consists 4 downstream facing ports with integrated physical layer transceivers shared by UHCI and EHCI Host Controller ♦...
- Page 11 Mainboard User’s Manual Note: Hardware specifications and software items are subject to change without notification...
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Page 12: Package Contents
1: Introduction Package Contents Attention: This mainboard serial has four models, M925ALU(P4M266A, LAN, USB2.0) and M925AU(P4M266A, USB2.0, without LAN), M925LU(P4M266, LAN, USB2.0) and M925U(P4M266, USB2.0, without LAN). Please contact your local supplier for more information about your purchased model. Each model will support different specification listed as below:... -
Page 13: Static Electricity Precautions
Mainboard User’s Manual Static Electricity Precautions Static electricity could damage components on this mainboard. Take the following precautions while unpacking this mainboard and installing it in a system. 1. Don’t take this mainboard and components out of their original static-proof package until you are ready to install them. 2. - Page 14 1: Introduction...
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Page 15: Chapter 2
2: Mainboard Installation Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation To install this mainboard in a system, please follow these instructions in this chapter: Identify the mainboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly ... -
Page 16: Mainboard Components
2: Mainboard Installation Mainboard Components Identify major components on the mainboard via this diagram underneath. Note: Those jumpers of mainboard not appearing in this illustration are for testing only. -
Page 17: I/O Ports
Mainboard User’s Manual I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the mainboard. PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS/2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. -
Page 18: Installing The Processor
2: Mainboard Installation Installing the Processor This mainboard has a Socket 478 processor socket. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory. -
Page 19: Installing Memory Modules
Mainboard User’s Manual Installing Memory Modules This mainboard accommodates two 168-pin 3.3V unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) and Double Data Rate SDRAM ( two 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered SDRAM) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets, supporting 133 MHz SDRAM / 266 MHz DDR SDRAM. The SDRAM DIMMs and DDRs can synchronously work with 100 MHz or operates over a 266 MHz system bus. - Page 20 2: Mainboard Installation Installation Procedure The mainboard accommodates two types of memory modules. You must install at least one module in any of these sockets. You can install each module up to 2GB system memory. Refer to the following to install the memory modules. 1.
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Page 21: Jumper Settings
Mainboard User’s Manual Jumper Settings PANEL1 JP1A1 JP1B1 PANEL2 JBAT1 JBAT1: Clear CMOS Jumper This jumper is to clear the contents of CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect that prevents your mainboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from the mainboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds. - Page 22 2: Mainboard Installation JP1: DRAM Voltage (VCC) This jumper enables to select voltage of DRAM. Function Jumper Setting 2.5V (DDR) Open Pins 1-2 (SDR) Short Pins 1-2 J2A/B/C/D, J3A/B/C/D: DDR/SDR DRAM Type Selector This jumper enables to select the type of DDR or SDR DRAM.
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Page 23: The Panel Connector
Mainboard User’s Manual The Panel Connector PANEL1 If there are a headphone jack or/and a microphone jack on the front panel, connect the cables to the PANEL1 on the mainboard. Device Pins Line Out (L) 9, 10 Line Out(L) Line Out(L) (Pin 9) (Pin 10) Empty... - Page 24 2: Mainboard Installation J16: LAN LED Indicator This connector is attached to LAN device that needs a LED indicator. Device Pins Link LED 1, +2 ACT LED +3, 4 LINK Note: The plus sign (+) indicates a pin which must be connected to a positive voltage.
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Page 25: Other Devices Installation
Mainboard User’s Manual Other Devices Installation Floppy Diskette Drive Installation The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive (FDD) interface and ships with a diskette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25-inch drive and a 3.5- inch drive with various capacities. -
Page 26: Expansion Slots Installation
2: Mainboard Installation Expansion Slots Installation This mainboard has one 4xAGP, one CNR and two 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Components Interconnect) expansion slots. 4 x AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot You can install a graphics adapter supporting 4xAGP specification in the AGP slot. This slot has one 4xAGP edge connector. CNR (Communications Networking Riser) Slot You can install a CNR (the Communications Networking Riser) card in the CNR slot. -
Page 27: Connecting Optional Devices
Mainboard User’s Manual Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the mainboard’s optional devices: CD2 CD1 SIR1 WOM1 WOL1 SPK1 USB2... - Page 28 2: Mainboard Installation J12: Sleep Switch This header is connected to the sleep button for suspending the computer’s activity if pushing the button. Or, the computer is automatically suspended after passing a period of time. Signal -EXTSMI SPK1: Speaker Connector Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK1 header on the mainboard.
- Page 29 Mainboard User’s Manual If you have installed a modem, use the cable provided with the modem to plug into the mainboard WOM1 connector. This enables the Wake On Modem (WOM1) feature. When your system is in a power-saving mode, any modem signal automatically resumes the system.
- Page 30 2: Mainboard Installation SIR1: Serial infrared port The mainboard supports a Serial Infrared (SIR1) data port. Infrared ports allow the wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers. Signal Signal IRTX...
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Page 31: Chapter 3
3: BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information of your computer, such as date and time, the type of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies those information to initialize all the components when booting up and basic functions of coordination between system components. -
Page 32: Running The Setup Utility
3: BIOS Setup Utility Running the Setup Utility Every time you start your computer, a message appears on the screen before the operating system loading that prompts you to “Hit <DEL>if you want to run SETUP”. Whenever you see this message, press the Delete key, and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor. -
Page 33: Standard Cmos Setup Page
Mainboard User’s Manual Standard CMOS Setup Page This page helps you set up basic information such as the date and time, the IDE devices, and the diskette drives. AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Date (mm/dd/yy) : Tue Jan 21, 2003 Time (hh/mm/ss) : 11:44:33 32Bit... - Page 34 3: BIOS Setup Utility...
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Page 35: Advanced Setup Page
Mainboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Page This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Be more careful to this page. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. AMIBIOS SETUP – ADVANCED SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Quick Boot Enabled AGP Aperture Size... - Page 36 3: BIOS Setup Utility Quick Boot If you enable this item, the system starts up more quickly be elimination some of the power on test routines. Boot Device Use these items to determine the device Boot Device order the computer uses to look for an Boot Device operating system to load at start-up time.
- Page 37 Mainboard User’s Manual Cacheable system BIOS will be copied to main memory for faster execution. SDRAM Timing This item allows you to enable or disable By SPD the SDRAM timing defined by the Serial Presence Detect electrical. SDRAM This item determines frequency of Frequency SDRAM memory.
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Page 38: Power Management Setup Page
3: BIOS Setup Utility Spread Spectrum spread spectrum for the installed processor. Hyper Threading If your P4 CPU is not HT CPU, this item Function will be hidden. If your P4 CPU is HT CPU, BIOS will show this item. You can set "Disabled" or "Enabled"... - Page 39 Mainboard User’s Manual ACPI Aware This item supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface). Use this item to enable or disable the ACPI feature. Power Use this item to enable or disable a power Management management scheme. If you enable power management, you can use the items below to set the power management operation.
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Page 40: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page
3: BIOS Setup Utility PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability. AMIBIOS SETUP – PCI / PLUG AND PLAY SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. -
Page 41: Load Optimal Settings
Mainboard User’s Manual Load Optimal Settings If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you press Y, and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of fail-safe default values. These default values are not very demanding and they should allow your system to function with most kinds of hardware and memory chips. - Page 42 3: BIOS Setup Utility USB Device Legacy Support Disabled ThumbDrive Support for DOS Disabled...
- Page 43 Mainboard User’s Manual OnBoard FDC Use this item to enable or disable the onboard floppy disk drive interface. OnBoard Serial Use this item to enable or disable the PortA onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address. OnBoard IR Use this item to enable or disable the Port onboard infrared port, and to assign a port...
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Page 44: Cpu Pnp Setup Page
3: BIOS Setup Utility Support on the system board. ThumbDrive Enable this item to make a small portion of Support For memory storage device for the USB ports. CPU PnP Setup Page This page helps you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. -
Page 45: Hardware Monitor Page
Mainboard User’s Manual Hardware Monitor Page This page sets up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this mainboard. AMIBIOS SETUP – HARDWARE MONITOR (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved *** System Hardware *** Vcore 1.632V Vcc 2.5V 2.496V Vcc 3.3V 3.392V... -
Page 46: Exit
3: BIOS Setup Utility Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration and exit the program. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press Y to save and exit, or press N to exit without saving. -
Page 47: Chapter 4
4: Software & Applications Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction This chapter describes the contents of the support CD-ROM that comes with the mainboard package. The support CD-ROM contains all useful software, necessary drivers and utility programs to properly run our products. More program information is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software. -
Page 48: Installing Support Software
Mainboard User’s Manual Installing Support Software 1.Insert the support CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive. 2.When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the system CD-ROM drive, the CD automatically displays an Auto Setup screen. 3.The screen displays three buttons of Setup, Browse CD and Exit on the right side, and three others Setup, Application and ReadMe at the bottom. - Page 49 4: Software & Applications Auto-Installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP If you are under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, please click the Setup button to run the software auto-installing program while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: 1. The installation program loads and displays the following screen.
- Page 50 Mainboard User’s Manual Installing under Windows NT or Manual Installation If you are under Windows NT, the auto-installing program doesn’t work out; or you have to do the manual installation, please follow this procedure while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: 1.
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