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AV8
AMD Athlon 64™ (FX) System Board
Socket 939
User’s Manual
4200-0400-01
Rev. 1.00
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Copyright and Warranty Notice The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on part of the vendor, who assumes no liability or responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for any particular part of this document. In no event shall the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, inciden
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Table Of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction .......................................................................... 1-1 1-1. Features & Specifications ........................................................................1-1 1-2. Layout Diagram .......................................................................................1-3 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup.................................................................... 2-1 2-1. Install The Motherboard............................
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3-9. Load Optimized Defaults .......................................................................3-26 3-10. Set Password ..........................................................................................3-26 3-11. Save & Exit Setup..................................................................................3-26 3-12. Exit Without Saving...............................................................................3-26 Appendix A. Install VIA 4-in-1 Driver ..................
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Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU TM TM Supports AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX 939-pin processor TM 2000MHz system bus using HyperTransport technology 2. CPU Integrated Dual Channel Memory Controller Four 184-pin DIMM sockets (Un-buffered, Non-ECC DIMM) Supports 2 DIMM Single Channel DDR 400/333/266 (Max. 2GB) Supports 4 DIMM Dual Channel DDR 400/333/266 (Max. 4GB) 3. Chipset VIA K8T800 Pro + VT8237 Supports Advanced Configura
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1-2 Chapter 1 2x USB headers 2x IEEE 1394 headers 1x FP-Audio header 1x CD-IN, 1x AUX-IN header 10. Back Panel I/O 1x PS/2 keyboard, 1x PS/2 mouse 1x Serial port connector, 1x Parallel port connector 1x S/PDIF In connector 1x S/PDIF Out connector 1x AUDIO1 connector (Rear-Left / Rear-Right, Center/Subwoofer) 1x AUDIO2 connector (Mic-In, Line-In, , Front-Left/Front-Right) 2x USB, 1x IEEE 1394 Connector 2x USB, 1x RJ-45 LAN Connector 11. Miscellaneous ATX f
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Introduction 1-3 1-2. Layout Diagram User’s Manual
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Hardware Setup 2-1 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Before the Installation: Turn off the power supply switch (fully turn off the +5V standby power), or disconnect the power cord before installing or unplugging any connectors or add-on cards. Failing to do so may cause the motherboard components or add-on cards to malfunction or damaged. 2-1. Install The Motherboard Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow motherboard to be securely attached on and at the same time, pr
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2-2 Chapter 2 2-2. Install CPU and Heatsink This motherboard provides a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket 939 to install AMD Socket 939 CPU. The CPU you bought should contain with a kit of heatsink, cooling fan, retention frame and blackplate. If that’s not the case, buy one specially designed for Socket 939. Please refer to the figure shown here to install CPU and heatsink. (For reference only. Your Heatsink & Fan Assembly may not be exactly the same as this one.) 1. Locate the Sock
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Hardware Setup 2-3 2-3. Install System Memory This motherboard provides four 184-pin DDR DIMM slots for Single/Dual Channel DDR 400/333/266 memory modules with memory expansion size up to 4GB. Table 2-1. Valid Memory Configurations Bank Memory Module Total Memory Bank 0, 1 (DIMM1) 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128MB ~ 1GB Bank 2, 3 (DIMM2) 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128MB ~ 1GB Bank 4, 5 (DIMM3) 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128MB ~ 1GB Bank 6, 7 (DIMM4) 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128MB ~ 1GB Total System Memory 1
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2-4 Chapter 2 To reach the performance of Dual Channel DDR, the following rules must be obeyed: When installing TWO DIMM modules: Install DIMM modules of the same type and size for slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM2] or slots [DIMM3]+[DIMM4]. When installing FOUR DIMM modules: Install DIMM modules of the same type and size for slots [DIMM1]+[DIMM2], and slots [DIMM3]+[DIMM4]. NOTE: Usually there is no hardware or BIOS setup requires after adding or removing memory modules, but you will have t
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Hardware Setup 2-5 2-4. Connectors, Headers and Switches Here we will show you all of the connectors, headers and switches, and how to connect them. Please read the entire section for necessary information before attempting to finish all the hardware installation inside the computer chassis. A complete enlarged layout diagram is shown in Chapter 1 for all the position of connectors and headers on the board that you may refer to. WARNING: Always power off the computer and unplug the AC powe
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2-6 Chapter 2 (2). FAN Connectors These 3-pin connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. The CPU must be kept cool by using a powerful fan with heatsink. The system is capable of monitoring the speed of the CPU fan. CPUFAN1: CPU Fan NBFAN1: Chipset Fan SYSFAN1: System Fan AUXFAN1, AUXFAN2: Auxiliary Fan WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. AV8
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Hardware Setup 2-7 (3). CMOS Memory Clearing Header This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory. Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Normal operation. Pin 2-3 shorted: Clear CMOS memory. WARNING: Turn the power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory. Failing to do so may cause your system to work abnormally or malfunction. User’s Manual
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2-8 Chapter 2 (4). Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. PS2-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at Keyboard/Mouse port. USB-PWR1: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function support at USB1 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB1 port. USB-PWR2: Pin 1-2 shorted (default): Disable wake-up function sup
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Hardware Setup 2-9 (5). Front Panel Switches & Indicators Headers This header is used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. Watch the power LED pin position and orientation. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection. Please pay attention to connect these headers. A wrong orientation will only cause the LED not lighting, but a wrong connection of the switches could cause system malfunction.
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2-10 Chapter 2 (6). Additional USB Port Headers These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for USB 2.0 specifications. Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment 1 VCC 2 VCC 3 - Data 0 4 - Data 1 5 + Data 0 6 + Data 1 7 Ground 8 Ground 10 NC AV8
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Hardware Setup 2-11 (7). Additional IEEE1394 Port Headers These headers each provide one additional IEEE1394 port connection through an extension cable and bracket. Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment 1 TPA0 + 2 TPA0 - 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB0 + 6 TPB0 - 7 +12V 8 +12V 9 NC 10 GND User’s Manual
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2-12 Chapter 2 (8). Front Panel Audio Connection Header This header provides the connection to audio connector at front panel. To use the audio connector at front panel, remove all the jumpers on this header, and then connect to front panel by the extension cable provided with the chassis. To use the audio connector at rear panel, disconnect the extension cable, attach the jumpers back at pin 5-6, and pin 9-10 (default setting). Pin Pin Assignment Pin Pin Assignment 1 Audio Mi
