Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
This publication, including photographs, illustrations and software, is under the
protection of international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this
user's guide, 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. The
manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchant-
ability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, the manufacturer reserves
the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the
content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of
such revision or changes.
Trademarks
IBM, VGA, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business
Machines.
Intel, Pentium/II/III, Pentium 4, Celeron and MMX are registered trademarks of
Intel Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows 98/ME/2000/XP are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
It has been acknowledged that other brands or product names in this manual are
trademarks or the properties of their respective owners.
Static Electricity Precautions
1. Don't take this motherboard and components out of their original static-
proof package until you are ready to install them.
2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If you
don't have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare
metal of the system chassis.
3. Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges. Do not touch those
components unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard on
the top of static-protection package with component side facing up
while installing.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components
and connectors on the board.
2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect
power to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those
damages.
Motherboard User's Guide
Copyright © 2005
All Rights Reserved
PI915GVM/PI915GLM Series V1.0
i
March 2005
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Mercury PI915GVM Series
Summary of Contents for Mercury PI915GVM Series
-
Page 1: Static Electricity Precautions
Motherboard User’s Guide This publication, including photographs, illustrations and software, is under the protection of international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this user’s guide, 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. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Motherboard User’s Guide Table of Contents Trademark ......................i Chapter 1: Introduction ..................1 Key Features ........................1 Package Contents ......................5 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............. 6 Motherboard Components .................... 7 I/O Ports .......................... 9 Installing the Processor ....................1 0 Installing Memory Modules .................. - Page 3 Motherboard User’s Guide Notice: Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.
-
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This motherboard has a LGA775 socket for latest Intel Pentium 4/Celeron processors with Hyper-Threading Technology and Front-Side Bus (FSB) speeds up to 800 MHz. Hyper-Threading Technology, designed to take advantage of the multitasking features in Windows XP, gives you the power to do more things at once. - Page 5 Motherboard User’s Guide This series has two models: PI915GVM and PI915GLM. Here is a comparison list between these two models: Model Northbridge Southbridge Function PI915GVM Intel 915GV ICH6 Supports DDR2 533 / DDR400 PI915GLM Intel 915GL ICH6 Supports DDR400 Processore Interface •...
- Page 6 Chapter 1: Introduction Memory Support Two 184-pin 2.5V DIMM sockets for DDR SDRAM DDR400 memory • modules, and two 240-pin 1.8V for DDR2 533/DDR400 (for NB Intel 915GV only) Supports DDR2 533/DDR400(for NB Intel 915GV only) or DDR400 • memory bus Maximum installed memory is 2GB •...
- Page 7 Motherboard User’s Guide Fast Ethernet LAN (optional) Integrates Fast Ethernet MAC, physical chip, and transceiver onto a • single chip 10Mbps and 100Mbps operation • • Supports 10Mbps and 100Mbps N-way auto-negotiation Complies with PC99/PC2001 standards • • Supports ACPI power management Half/Full duplex capability •...
-
Page 8: Package Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction Package Contents Your motherboard package ships with the following items: The motherboard The User’s Guide One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional) One IDE drive ribbon cable The Software support CD Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this motherboard. The Extended USB module The CNR v.90 56K Fax/Modem card The Serial ATA cable... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation
Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation To install this motherboard in a system, please follow these instructions in this chapter: Identify the motherboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly Install this motherboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to headers/connectors on the motherboard... -
Page 10: Motherboard Components
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Motherboard Components... - Page 11 Motherboard User’s Guide ITEM LABEL COM PONENTS COLOR NB_FAN1 Northbridge cooling fan connector WHITE CPU Socket LGA775 Socket f or Intel Pentium 4/ WHITE Celeron CPUs CPU_FAN1 CPU Fan connector(4PIN) WHITE DIMM1-2 240-pin DDR SDRAM sockets ORANGE DIMM3-4 184-pin DDR SDRAM sockets (for NB PURPLE Intel 915GV only PWR1...
-
Page 12: I/O Ports
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the motherboard. PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. Use the low er PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 PS/2 Keyboard keyboard. -
Page 13: Installing The Processor
Motherboard User’s Guide Installing the Processor This motherboard has a LGA775 socket for the latest Intel Pentium 4/Celeron processors. 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 14: Installing Memory Modules
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation C. Install the CPU on the socket Orientate CPU package to the socket. • Make sure you match triangle marker to pin 1 location. D. Close the load plate Slightly push down the load plate onto •... - Page 15 Motherboard User’s Guide DIMM1--2 DIMM3--4 (DDR2) (DDR) Note1: Please be noted you can NOT use DIMM1-2(DDR2 533/DDR400) and DIMM3-4(DDR400) simultaneously. Only use either DDR2(533/400) or DDR(400) memory modules! Note2: Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it on the motherboard.
-
Page 16: Jumper Settings
Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Jumper Settings Connecting two pins with a jumper cap is SHORT; removing a jumper cap from these pins, OPEN. JP1: Clear CMOS Jumper Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your motherboard from operating. -
Page 17: Install The Motherboard
Motherboard User’s Guide Install the Motherboard Install the motherboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a Micro ATX size motherboard. You can install this motherboard in an ATX case. Make sure your case has an I/O cover plate matching the ports on this motherboard. Install the motherboard in a case. - Page 18 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Connecting 20/24-pin power cable Users please note that when installing 20- pin power cable, from the aspect as the picture shows, the latch of power cable falls on the left side of the PWR1 connector latch. 20-pin power cable Users please note that when installing 24- pin power cable, the latches of power...
-
Page 19: Connecting Optional Devices
Motherboard User’s Guide Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: AUDIO2 SPK1 USB3 SPDIFO1 USB4 AUDIO2: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Signal Signal AUD_MIC... - Page 20 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Here is a list of headers USB3/USB4 pin assignments. Signal Signal VERG_FP_USBPWR0 VERG_FP_USBPWR0 USB_FP_P0(-) USB_FP_P1(-) USB_FP_P0(+) USB_FP_P1(+) GROUND GROUND 10 USB_FP_OC0 Locate the USB3/USB4 header on the motherboard. Plug the bracket cable onto the USB3/USB4 header. Remove a slot cover from one of the expansion slots on the system chassis.
-
Page 21: Install Other Devices
Motherboard User’s Guide Here is a list of header IR1 pin assignments. Signal Pin Signal IRTX IRRX Locate the infrared port-IR1 header on the motherboard. If you are adding an infrared port, connect the ribbon cable from the port to the IR1 header and then secure the port to an appropriate place in your system chassis. - Page 22 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Install your drives and connect power from the system power supply. Use the cable provided to connect the drives to the floppy disk drive connector FDC1. IDE Devices IDE devices include hard disk drives, high-density diskette drives, and CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives, among others.
-
Page 23: Expansion Slots
Motherboard User’s Guide When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automatically detect your CD-ROM/DVD drive. If it doesn’t, enter the Setup Utility and configure the CD-ROM/DVD drive that you have installed. On the motherboard, locate the 4-pin header CD1. Signal CD IN L CD IN R... - Page 24 Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation Follow the steps below to install an CNR/PCI-E Ultra/PCI Express expansion card. Locate the CNR, PCI-E Ultra and PCI Express slots on the motherboard. Remove the blanking plate of the slot from the system chassis. Install the edge connector of the expansion card into the slot. Ensure the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.
-
Page 25: Dual Monitor
Note1: We recommend you should use our tested PCI Express graphics cards, and you can visit our website for the updated PCI Express graphics card support list : http://www.mercury-pc.com/ support.php. Please be noted we DO NOT guarantee any PCI Express graphics cards which are not in our support list. -
Page 26: Chapter 3 Bios Setup Utility
Chapter 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 the information to initialize all the components when booting up and basic functions of coordination between system compo- nents. -
Page 27: Standard Cmos Setup Page
Motherboard User’s Guide You can use cursor arrow keys to highlight anyone of options on the main menu page. Press Enter to select the highlighted option. Press the Escape key to leave the setup utility. Press +/-/ to modify the selected field’s values. Some options on the main menu page lead to tables of items with installed values that you can use cursor arrow keys to highlight one item, and press + + + + + and - - - - - keys to cycle through alternative values of that item. -
Page 28: Advanced Setup Page
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Setup Page This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced Setup Help Item Quick Boot... -
Page 29: Features Setup Page
Motherboard User’s Guide Max CPUID Value Limit When this item is enabled, you can use Prescott CPU and LGA-775 CPU and there will be a normal NT4.0 installation; otherwise, the automatically restarting will occur while installing. Execute Disable Bit It allows the processor to classify areas in memory by where application code can execute and where it cannot. - Page 30 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Serial Port1 Address Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address. Onboard IR Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard IR port function. Parallel Port Address Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Parallel port, and to assign a port address.
-
Page 31: Power Management Setup Page
Motherboard User’s Guide Power Management Setup Page This page sets some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Power Management Setup ACPI Aware O/S Help Item Power Management Enabled Suspend Mode S1(POS) Yes / No Suspend Time Out... -
Page 32: Pci/Plug And Play Setup Page
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. Keyboard Power On If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume by pressing any keys, power key, or typing in the password on the keyboard. -
Page 33: Bios Security Features Setup Page
Motherboard User’s Guide Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics system. You set this value to No to free up an IRQ. PCI IDE BusMaster This item enables or disabled the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value. -
Page 34: Cpu Pnp Setup Page
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility CPU PnP Setup Page This page helps you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. The system will automatically detect the type of installed CPU and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page. CMOS SETUP UTILITY –... -
Page 35: Hardware Monitor Page
Motherboard User’s Guide PCI-E Voltage This item determines the PCI Express voltage adjustment. Hardware Monitor Page This page sets up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard. CMOS SETUP UTILITY – Copyright (C) 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Hardware Monitor Setup -=- System Hardware Monitor-=- Help Item... -
Page 36: Load Best Performance Settings
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility Load Best Performance Settings If you select this item and press <Enter> a dialog box appears. If you select [OK], and then press <Enter>, the Setup Utility loads a set of best performance default values. These default values are quite demanding and your system might malfunction or be unstable if you are using slower memory chips or other low-performance components. -
Page 37: Chapter 4 Software & Applications
Motherboard User’s Guide Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction This chapter describes the contents of the support CD-ROM that comes with the motherboard 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 38 Chapter 4: Software & Applications The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window. To run the program again, reinsert the CD-ROM disc in the drive; or click the CD-ROM driver from the Windows Explorer, and click the Setup icon. The Application button brings up a software menu. It shows the bundled software that this mainboard supports.
-
Page 39: Bundled Software Installation
Motherboard User’s Guide Once any of the installation procedures start, software is automatically installed in sequence. You need to follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart as few times as needed to complete installing whatever software you selected. When the process is finished, all the support software will be installed and start working.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the PI915GVM Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers