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Vig644M Motherboard Manual C O M P U T E R S N E T W O R K S S O L U T I O N S...
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Viglen’s Environment laboratory To gain a 'CE' mark, the Viglen computer range has had to undergo many difficult tests to ensure it is Electromagnetically Compatible. These are carried out in the in-house 'Environment lab' at Viglen Headquarters. We have made every effort to guarantee that each computer leaving our factory complies fully with the correct standards.
International Business Machines Corporation. Core i3/i5/i7 and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel® Corporation. All other trademarks are acknowledged. Genie, Vig, Viglen, and Omnino are trademarks of Viglen Limited. Copyright and Patents This manual and all accompanying software and documentation are copyrighted and all rights reserved.
Chapter 3: Solving Problems Resetting the System Troubleshooting Procedures Problems & Suggestions Chapter 4: System BIOS What is the BIOS? The Power-On Sequence BIOS Upgrades Using AWDFLASH to Update the BIOS BIOS Setup Chapter 5: Suggestions V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
6 USB 2.0 ports to enrich your multimedia creation experience. The Vig644M supports 2nd generation Intel Core i3, i5, i7 processors, Sandy Bridge Intel Pentium processors & 3rd generation Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors as well as being Microsoft Windows 7 Premium WHQL certified.
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Single channel (Asymmetric) mode. This mode is equivalent to single channel bandwidth operation for real world applications. This mode is used when only a single DIMM is installed or the memory capacities are unequal. Technology and device V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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Supports PCI Express GEN1 frequency of 1.25 GHz resulting in 2.5 Gb/s each direction (250 MB/s) per lane. Maximum theoretical bandwidth on interface is 4GB/s in each direction, simultaneously, when operating in x16 mode. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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If you want to reach the 8-channel sound effect, the 7th and 8th channels must be output from front panel. S/PDIF Header The S/PDIF header allows connections to coaxial or optical dongles for digital audio output. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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The two LEDs are built into the RJ-45 LAN connector located on the back panel. These LEDs indicate the status of the LAN as shown in Table 1. Figure 2: LAN Connector LED Locations Table 1: LAN LED Status V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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Serial IRQ interface compatible with serialized IRQ support for PCI Conventional bus systems Intelligent power management, including a programmable wake-up event interface Conventional PCI bus power management support The BIOS Setup program provides configuration options for the Legacy I/O controller. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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Setup gives the user restricted access to Setup. If both the administrator and user passwords are set, you must enter either the supervisor password or the user password to access Setup. Setup options are then V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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If only the supervisor password is set, the computer boots without asking for a password. If both passwords are set, you can enter either password to boot the computer. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
CPU Fan Header Serial Port Header DIMM Sockets PCI Express x1 Slot System Fan Header TPM Module Header 24-pin Power Socket Connector Front Panel Audio Header PCI Express x16 Slot System Fan Header SATA ports Back Panel V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
LAN Port - The standard RJ-45 LAN jack is for connection to the Local Area Network (LAN). You can connect a network cable to it. Audio Ports - These audio connectors are used for audio devices. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
Chapter 2: System Board Options The Vig644M motherboard is capable of accepting Intel® Core i3, i5, i7 processors and Intel Pentium processors. RAM can be upgraded to a maximum of 16GB using DDR3 1066 or 1333MHz RAM DIMMs Non ECC Unbuffered memory.
Make sure you are earthed and free of static charge before you open the computer case. If you are unsure about upgrading your computer, return it to Viglen so a qualified engineer can perform the upgrade. STEPS TO TAKE TO PREVENT STATIC DISCHARGE: 1.
50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. (The time Power Switch Header requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry on the board.) At least two seconds must pass before the power supply will recognize another on/off signal. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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If a high power (75W or greater) add-in card is installed in the PCI Express connector, that card must be connected directly to the power supply. Failure to do so may cause damage to the motherboard and the add-in card. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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Front USB Connector: JUSB1, JUSB2 This connector, compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide, is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like. Figure 10: Front USB connectors V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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Figure 11: S/PDIF-Out connector TPM Module connector: JTPM1 This connector connects to a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) module (optional). Please refer to the TPM security platform manual for more details and usages. Figure 12: TPM Module connector V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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This connector is a high-speed Serial ATA interface port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device. Figure 14: Serial ATA Connector NOTE: Please do not fold the serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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Express x16 slot supports up 4.0 GB/s transfer rate and the PCI Express x1 slot supports up to 250 MB/s Figure 15: PCI Express Slots Note: When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
2. Rotate the socket lever to lift the load plate away from the socket (Figure 22, A). Make sure that the load plate is in the fully open position (Figure 22, B) while being careful not to damage adjacent components. Do not touch the socket contacts. Figure 17: Lift the load plate V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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B) and that the notches on the processor align with the posts on the socket (Figure 23, C). Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket (Figure 23, A). Figure 19: Install the processor V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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(Figure 25, C, and D). The socket cover (Figure 25, B) will pop off as shown. Figure 20: Secure the load plate in place 6. Pick up the socket cover and remove it from the desktop board. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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Figure 21: Connecting the processor fan heat sink power cable to the processor fan header Removing the Processor For instructions on how to remove the processor fan heat sink and processor, refer to the processor installation manual. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
6. When the DIMM is seated, push down on the top edge of the DIMM until the retaining clips at the ends of the socket snap into place. Make sure the clips are firmly in place. 7. Replace the computer cover. Figure 22: Memory Installation V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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Hold the DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and store it in an antistatic package. 5. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the DIMM sockets. Figure 23: Removing Memory Modules V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
CAUTION! Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by Viglen. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions. To replace the battery, carry out the following: 1.
The second part lists error code messages that might be displayed. Please remember that if you cannot solve the problem by yourself then you should contact Viglen Technical Support for further assistance. Viglen Technical Support can be reached in the following ways: Telephone: 01727 201 850 Fax:...
Errors that prevent the boot process from continuing (fatal errors), are communicated by a series of audible beeps. If this type of error occurs, refer to the error codes and messages listed at the end of this chapter. 6. Confirm that the operating system has loaded. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
Check that the brightness and contrast controls are properly adjusted. Check that the video signal cable is properly installed. Make sure a video board is installed, enabled, and the jumpers are positioned correctly. Reboot the system. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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System halts before This indicates a fatal system error that requires immediate service completing POST attention. Note the screen display and write down any beep code emitted. Provide this information to your dealer service department / Technical Support. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
(also known as the CMOS RAM) and provides a special Setup program to change this information. The BIOS in your Viglen computer is guaranteed to be fully compatible with the IBM BIOS. It has been written by Phoenix Award BIOS, an industrial leader in the field of BIOS software.
Makes sure that the upgrade BIOS matches the target system to prevent accidentally installing a BIOS for a different type of system. BIOS upgrades and the AFUDE238.EXE utility is available on the Viglen FTP site http://download.viglen.co.uk/files/ NOTE: Please review the instructions distributed with the upgrade utility before attempting a BIOS upgrade.
The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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Press <Esc> to exit the Help screen. The Menu Bar Figure 26: Main Menu Bar Main Menu - Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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Option for Win 8 Configuration – In this menu you are given the option of Enable or Disable. Figure 28: Windows 8 logo Requirement Option Note: Windows 8 logo requirement option should be set to Disabled if non Windows 8 operating system is configured. V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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3. Save & Exit Setup: Use the arrow keys (←, →, ↑, ↓) to select the [Save Changes & Reset] in [Save & Exit] menu, and press <Enter>. A pop-up message will appear, please select [Yes] and press<Enter> to save the configurations and exit BIOS setup utility. Figure 29: Save & Exit Setup V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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Are there any technological improvements that could be made to the system? 7. Other points you would like to mention? Please return this slip to: Product Development Dept. Viglen Ltd. 7 Handley Page Way Colney Street St Albans Hertfordshire AL2 2DQ V1.0 Vig644M Motherboard Manual...
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