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... 1-2 1.1 Features 1-2 1.1.1 Hardware...1-2 1.1.2 Software...1-6 1.1.3 Accessories ...1-6 1.2 Motherboard Installation 1-7 1.2.1 System Block Diagram 1-7 1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard 1-8 1.2.3 Quick Reference 1-9 1.3 CPU Installation 1-10 1.3.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket A 1-10 1.3.2 Frequency Selection: JCLK1 1-11 1.3.3 CPU Fan Connector: JCFAN1 1-12 1.3.4 System Fan Connector: JSFAN1 1-12 1.3.5 North ...
... 1-2 1.1 Features 1-2 1.1.1 Hardware...1-2 1.1.2 Software...1-6 1.1.3 Accessories ...1-6 1.2 Motherboard Installation 1-7 1.2.1 System Block Diagram 1-7 1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard 1-8 1.2.3 Quick Reference 1-9 1.3 CPU Installation 1-10 1.3.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket A 1-10 1.3.2 Frequency Selection: JCLK1 1-11 1.3.3 CPU Fan Connector: JCFAN1 1-12 1.3.4 System Fan Connector: JSFAN1 1-12 1.3.5 North ...
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... compatibility with industry software and hardware standards. In the tradition of its predecessors, this motherboard continues the commitment of your new system! This motherboard is designed to take advantage of the latest industry technology to provide you with PC MicroATX...latest technology in microarchitecture design, graphics performance, system bus design, cache architecture and much more. 8 Complies with the ultimate solution in data processing. M7VKQ Highlights: 8 Contains on board I/O facilities, which include a serial port, a parallel port, a mouse port, a VGA port, a keyboard port...
... compatibility with industry software and hardware standards. In the tradition of its predecessors, this motherboard continues the commitment of your new system! This motherboard is designed to take advantage of the latest industry technology to provide you with PC MicroATX...latest technology in microarchitecture design, graphics performance, system bus design, cache architecture and much more. 8 Complies with the ultimate solution in data processing. M7VKQ Highlights: 8 Contains on board I/O facilities, which include a serial port, a parallel port, a mouse port, a VGA port, a keyboard port...
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... press of 1GB with SDRAM (512 Mb DRAM technology). Shadow RAM − A memory controller provide shadow RAM and supports 8-bit ROM BIOS. Chipset − Chipset - Motherboard Description 1.1 Features 1.1.1 Hardware CPU − − Single AMD Socket-A for Athlon TM (Thunderbird TM )/ Athlon TM XP/ Duron TM processors. Speed − Supports up to...
... press of 1GB with SDRAM (512 Mb DRAM technology). Shadow RAM − A memory controller provide shadow RAM and supports 8-bit ROM BIOS. Chipset − Chipset - Motherboard Description 1.1 Features 1.1.1 Hardware CPU − − Single AMD Socket-A for Athlon TM (Thunderbird TM )/ Athlon TM XP/ Duron TM processors. Speed − Supports up to...
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... mixer. − Stereo 10 band graphic equalizer. − Sound Blaster® and Sound Blaster Pro® emulation. − 64-voice wavetable. − PC99 complaint. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description BUS Slots − Three 32-bit PCI bus master slots. − One ISA slot. − One AMR slot. I/O Built-in On Board − Supports...
... mixer. − Stereo 10 band graphic equalizer. − Sound Blaster® and Sound Blaster Pro® emulation. − 64-voice wavetable. − PC99 complaint. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description BUS Slots − Three 32-bit PCI bus master slots. − One ISA slot. − One AMR slot. I/O Built-in On Board − Supports...
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Chapter 1 Motherboard Description LAN Built-in one chip. − PCI local bus single-chip Fast Ethernet controller. − Compliant to PCI Revision 2.2 − Supports ACPI, PCI power ...
Chapter 1 Motherboard Description LAN Built-in one chip. − PCI local bus single-chip Fast Ethernet controller. − Compliant to PCI Revision 2.2 − Supports ACPI, PCI power ...
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Dimensions (Micro ATX) − 19.8 cm X 24.4 cm (W x L) 1-5 Hardware Monitor Function − CPU Fan and System Fan Speed Monitor. − System and CPU Temperature Monitor (Optional). − System Voltage Monitor. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description − Multiple buffering and page flipping Universal Serial Bus − Supports two back Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports and two front Universal serial Bus (USB) Ports (Optional). − Supports 48 MHz USB.
Dimensions (Micro ATX) − 19.8 cm X 24.4 cm (W x L) 1-5 Hardware Monitor Function − CPU Fan and System Fan Speed Monitor. − System and CPU Temperature Monitor (Optional). − System Voltage Monitor. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description − Multiple buffering and page flipping Universal Serial Bus − Supports two back Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports and two front Universal serial Bus (USB) Ports (Optional). − Supports 48 MHz USB.
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Supports APM1.2. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.1.2 Software BIOS AWARD legal BIOS. Operating System − Offers the highest performance for MS-DOS, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows XP, SCO UNIX etc. 1.1.3 Accessories − HDD Cable. − FDD Cable. − Flash Memory Writer for BIOS Update. − USB2 Cable (Optional). − Rear I/O Panel for Micro ATX Case (Optional). − Fully Setup Driver CD. 1-6 Supports ACPI. Supports USB Function.
Supports APM1.2. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.1.2 Software BIOS AWARD legal BIOS. Operating System − Offers the highest performance for MS-DOS, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows XP, SCO UNIX etc. 1.1.3 Accessories − HDD Cable. − FDD Cable. − Flash Memory Writer for BIOS Update. − USB2 Cable (Optional). − Rear I/O Panel for Micro ATX Case (Optional). − Fully Setup Driver CD. 1-6 Supports ACPI. Supports USB Function.
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Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.2 Motherboard Installation 1.2.1 System Block Diagram SOCKET 462 CPU CLOCK ICW 230 CONTROL HOST BUS ADD DATA HOST BUS VGA RGB VIA VT8361 KLE 133 CNTL ADDR ... B US B US B US B A D D R/ D ATA PG. 7 ISA BUS PCI Slot PCI Slot PCI Slot LAN RT L 81 00B ISA Slot K E Y BO A RD MOUSE FLOPPY CONN. CONN. M7VKQ Micro ATX(FSB: 133/100MHz) SUPPORTS 2 DIMMS SUPPORT 1 ISA SLOT SUPPORTS 3 PCI SLOTS SUPPORT TELEPHONY SUPPORT 1 AMR SLOT 1-7
Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.2 Motherboard Installation 1.2.1 System Block Diagram SOCKET 462 CPU CLOCK ICW 230 CONTROL HOST BUS ADD DATA HOST BUS VGA RGB VIA VT8361 KLE 133 CNTL ADDR ... B US B US B US B A D D R/ D ATA PG. 7 ISA BUS PCI Slot PCI Slot PCI Slot LAN RT L 81 00B ISA Slot K E Y BO A RD MOUSE FLOPPY CONN. CONN. M7VKQ Micro ATX(FSB: 133/100MHz) SUPPORTS 2 DIMMS SUPPORT 1 ISA SLOT SUPPORTS 3 PCI SLOTS SUPPORT TELEPHONY SUPPORT 1 AMR SLOT 1-7
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M7VKQ JKBMS1 K/B & Mouse JLAN USB & LAN JCOM1 JKBV1 1 SOCKET A 1 JCFAN1 BAT1 JCMOS1 1 COM1 Parallel Port CPU1 JCLK1 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 VGA1 PRIMARY IDE CONN. JPRNT1 JVGA1 SPKR-OUT JATXPWR1 VT8361 GAME Port LINE-IN JCDIN1 MIC-IN AUD_GAME1 1 AMR SLOT JAMRS1 1 JTAD1 1 AMR1 JAUDIO1 2 10 JWOL1 PCI BUS SLOT 19 1 PCI BUS SLOT U1 JNFAN1 1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI BUS SLOT ISA1 ISA SLOT IDE1 IDE2 FDD1 1 JSFAN1 VT82C686 BIOS U2 JPANEL1 2 10 1 9 JUSB2 1-8 FLOPPY DISK CONN. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard Model No. SECONDARY IDE CONN.
M7VKQ JKBMS1 K/B & Mouse JLAN USB & LAN JCOM1 JKBV1 1 SOCKET A 1 JCFAN1 BAT1 JCMOS1 1 COM1 Parallel Port CPU1 JCLK1 1 DIMM1 DIMM2 VGA1 PRIMARY IDE CONN. JPRNT1 JVGA1 SPKR-OUT JATXPWR1 VT8361 GAME Port LINE-IN JCDIN1 MIC-IN AUD_GAME1 1 AMR SLOT JAMRS1 1 JTAD1 1 AMR1 JAUDIO1 2 10 JWOL1 PCI BUS SLOT 19 1 PCI BUS SLOT U1 JNFAN1 1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI BUS SLOT ISA1 ISA SLOT IDE1 IDE2 FDD1 1 JSFAN1 VT82C686 BIOS U2 JPANEL1 2 10 1 9 JUSB2 1-8 FLOPPY DISK CONN. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard Model No. SECONDARY IDE CONN.
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... Fan Header (JNFAN1)* B. Frequency Selection (JCLK1) E. AMR BUS Slot (AMR1) M. CMOS Clear Function (JCMOS1) F. Front Panel Connector (JPANEL1) U. DIMMs (DIMM1-2) G. CPU FAN Header (JCFAN1) H. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.2.3 Quick Reference U TS R Q P A O N M B C D L K E F G J H I A. AMR Code Selection (JAMRS1) N.
... Fan Header (JNFAN1)* B. Frequency Selection (JCLK1) E. AMR BUS Slot (AMR1) M. CMOS Clear Function (JCMOS1) F. Front Panel Connector (JPANEL1) U. DIMMs (DIMM1-2) G. CPU FAN Header (JCFAN1) H. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.2.3 Quick Reference U TS R Q P A O N M B C D L K E F G J H I A. AMR Code Selection (JAMRS1) N.
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Match Pin A with the white dot/cut edge in the CPU. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 2. Press the lever down . 4. Put the fan on the CPU by buckling it, and then put the fan's powerport into the JCFAN1, then the installation will be completed. 1-10 Locate Pin A in the socket and look for the white dot or cut edge then insert the CPU. 3. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.3 CPU Installation 1.3.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket A CPU 1.
Match Pin A with the white dot/cut edge in the CPU. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 2. Press the lever down . 4. Put the fan on the CPU by buckling it, and then put the fan's powerport into the JCFAN1, then the installation will be completed. 1-10 Locate Pin A in the socket and look for the white dot or cut edge then insert the CPU. 3. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.3 CPU Installation 1.3.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket A CPU 1.
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Chapter 1 SOCKET A Motherboard Description J C FA N 1 1 VT8361 DIMM1 DIMM2 JCLK1 1 VT82C686 BIOS JS FA N 1 1 JNFAN1 1 1.3.2 CPU Frequency Selection: JCLK1 JCKL1 *100MHz 1-2 133MHz 2-3 NOTES: The " * " mark indicate primitive value. 1-11
Chapter 1 SOCKET A Motherboard Description J C FA N 1 1 VT8361 DIMM1 DIMM2 JCLK1 1 VT82C686 BIOS JS FA N 1 1 JNFAN1 1 1.3.2 CPU Frequency Selection: JCLK1 JCKL1 *100MHz 1-2 133MHz 2-3 NOTES: The " * " mark indicate primitive value. 1-11
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Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.3.3 CPU Fan Connector: JCFAN1 Pin No. 1 2 3 Assignment Ground +12V Sense 1.3.4 System Fan Connector: JSFAN1 (Optional) Pin No. 1 2 3 Assignment Ground +12V Sense 1.3.5 North Bridge Chipset Fan Header: JNFAN1 (Optional) Pin No. 1 2 Assignment Ground +12V 1-12
Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.3.3 CPU Fan Connector: JCFAN1 Pin No. 1 2 3 Assignment Ground +12V Sense 1.3.4 System Fan Connector: JSFAN1 (Optional) Pin No. 1 2 3 Assignment Ground +12V Sense 1.3.5 North Bridge Chipset Fan Header: JNFAN1 (Optional) Pin No. 1 2 Assignment Ground +12V 1-12
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... 128M x 1 pc 512M x 1 pc 64M x 1 pc 128M x 1 pc 256M x 1 pc 512M x 1 pc *The list shown above for DRAM configuration is only for reference. 1-13 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.4 RAM Module Installation 1.4.1 DIMM DRAM Access Time: 3.3V Unbuffered SDRAM PC66/ PC100 and PC133 Type required.
... 128M x 1 pc 512M x 1 pc 64M x 1 pc 128M x 1 pc 256M x 1 pc 512M x 1 pc *The list shown above for DRAM configuration is only for reference. 1-13 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.4 RAM Module Installation 1.4.1 DIMM DRAM Access Time: 3.3V Unbuffered SDRAM PC66/ PC100 and PC133 Type required.
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Insert the DIMM memory modules into the socket at a 90-degree angle, and then push down vertically so that it will fit into the slot in place. 1-14 The DIMM socket has a " Plastic Safety Tab", and the DIMM memory module has an "Asymmetrical notch", so the DIMM memory module can only fit into the place. 3. Push the tabs out. The Mounting Holes and plastic tabs should fit over the edge and hold the DIMM memory modules in one direction. 2. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.4.2 How to install a DIMM Module 1.
Insert the DIMM memory modules into the socket at a 90-degree angle, and then push down vertically so that it will fit into the slot in place. 1-14 The DIMM socket has a " Plastic Safety Tab", and the DIMM memory module has an "Asymmetrical notch", so the DIMM memory module can only fit into the place. 3. Push the tabs out. The Mounting Holes and plastic tabs should fit over the edge and hold the DIMM memory modules in one direction. 2. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.4.2 How to install a DIMM Module 1.
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Expansion slots are a mean of the basic system. SOCKET A DIMM1 DIMM2 AMR Slot PCI Slots ISA Slot VT8361 VT82C686 BIOS 1-15 With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard's capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.5 Slots The slots in this motherboard are not part of adding or enhancing the motherboard's features and capabilities.
Expansion slots are a mean of the basic system. SOCKET A DIMM1 DIMM2 AMR Slot PCI Slots ISA Slot VT8361 VT82C686 BIOS 1-15 With these efficient facilities, you can increase the motherboard's capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.5 Slots The slots in this motherboard are not part of adding or enhancing the motherboard's features and capabilities.
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..., and it was designed as 32 bits. 1.5.3 ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) Slot The motherboard is equipped with one standard ISA slot. ISA stands for PC XT/AT machines. This motherboard retains backward compatibility with 3 standard PCI slots. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.5.1 AMR (Audio Modem Riser) Slot The AMR specification is an open Industry Standard...
..., and it was designed as 32 bits. 1.5.3 ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) Slot The motherboard is equipped with one standard ISA slot. ISA stands for PC XT/AT machines. This motherboard retains backward compatibility with 3 standard PCI slots. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.5.1 AMR (Audio Modem Riser) Slot The AMR specification is an open Industry Standard...
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Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.6 Connectors, Headers & Jumpers The connectors, headers and jumpers introduced below provide you lots of capabilities such as power supply, front panel signal revelation, IDE hard disk connection, floppy disk connection, Wake On LAN function and USB connection. JKBV1 1 JATXPWR1 JWOL1 1 JAMRS1 1 SOCKET A VT8361 DIMM1 DIMM2 JCMOS1 1 IDE 1-2 FDD1 VT82C686 BIOS JPANEL1 JUSB2 2 10 1 9 1-17 Noticeably, a jumper has two or more pins covered by a plastic jumper cap, allowing the user to select a different system options.
Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.6 Connectors, Headers & Jumpers The connectors, headers and jumpers introduced below provide you lots of capabilities such as power supply, front panel signal revelation, IDE hard disk connection, floppy disk connection, Wake On LAN function and USB connection. JKBV1 1 JATXPWR1 JWOL1 1 JAMRS1 1 SOCKET A VT8361 DIMM1 DIMM2 JCMOS1 1 IDE 1-2 FDD1 VT82C686 BIOS JPANEL1 JUSB2 2 10 1 9 1-17 Noticeably, a jumper has two or more pins covered by a plastic jumper cap, allowing the user to select a different system options.
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...to the audio subsystem and does not receive output from the audio subsystem. 1-18 The speaker is not connected to the motherboard at the front panel connector. The speaker (onboard or offboard) provides error beep code information during the Power On Self...-Test when the computer cannot use the video interface. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.6.1 Front Panel Connector: JPANEL1 K SLP POW-LED ON/OFF E IR (+) (+) (-) Y 2 24 1 23 SPK (+) (-) HLED RST NA Pin Assignment No. 1...
...to the audio subsystem and does not receive output from the audio subsystem. 1-18 The speaker is not connected to the motherboard at the front panel connector. The speaker (onboard or offboard) provides error beep code information during the Power On Self...-Test when the computer cannot use the video interface. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.6.1 Front Panel Connector: JPANEL1 K SLP POW-LED ON/OFF E IR (+) (+) (-) Y 2 24 1 23 SPK (+) (-) HLED RST NA Pin Assignment No. 1...
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The LED will cause the motherboard to reset and run the POST (Power On Self Test). HLED (Hard Drive LED Connector) This connector can be attached to a front panel power switch. ... the system is invoked by powering down the monitor and the hard disk when is depressed again. At least two seconds must be loaded. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description RST (Reset Button) This connector can be attached to an LED on the front panel of a computer case. APM (Advanced Power Management) must be...
The LED will cause the motherboard to reset and run the POST (Power On Self Test). HLED (Hard Drive LED Connector) This connector can be attached to a front panel power switch. ... the system is invoked by powering down the monitor and the hard disk when is depressed again. At least two seconds must be loaded. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description RST (Reset Button) This connector can be attached to an LED on the front panel of a computer case. APM (Advanced Power Management) must be...