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AW8 Series
(AW8, AW8-MAX)
Intel Pentium 4 System Board
Socket 775
Users Manual
4200-0454-03
Rev. 1.01
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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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3-12. Exit Without Saving..............................................................................3-24 Appendix A. Install Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility .......................... A-1 Appendix B. Install Intel Matrix Storage Technology RAID Driver.................. B-1 Appendix C. Install Audio Driver ........................................................................ C-1 Appendix D. Install BCM LAN Driver ............................................................
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Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1-1. Features & Specifications 1. CPU ® • Designed for Intel Pentium 4 / Pentium D LGA775 processors with 1066/800 MHz FSB ® • Supports Intel Hyper-Threading / XD-bit / EM64T / EIST Technology 2. Chipset ® ® • Intel 955X / Intel ICH7R Express Chipset 3. Memory • Four 240-pin DIMM slots (Un-buffered Non-ECC DIMM) • Supports Dual channel DDR2 667/533 (Max. 8GB) 4. PCI-E x16 Graphic • Delivers up to 8GB/s per direction for 3.5 times more bandwidt
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1-2 Chapter 1 • 2x PCI slots • 1x AudioMAX slot • 1x Floppy port • 1x UDMA 100/66/33 connector • 2x SATA connectors (For model AW8-MAX only) • 4x SATA connectors • 2x USB 2.0 headers • 2x IEEE1394b headers (For model AW8-MAX only) • 1x FP-Audio header • 1x CD-IN header 12. Back Panel I/O • ABIT Q-OTES Technology • 1x PS/2 keyboard, 1x PS/2 mouse • 1x IEEE1394a connector (For model AW8-MAX only) • 4x USB 2.0 connectors • 2x RJ-45 Gigabit LAN connectors 13. Miscellaneous • ATX
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Introduction 1-3 1-2. Layout Diagram Users Manual
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1-4 Chapter 1 AW8 Series
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Hardware Setup 2-1 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup Before 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 become damaged. 2-1. Install The Motherboard Most computer chassis have a base with many mounting holes to allow the motherboard to be securely attached, and at the same tim
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2-2 Chapter 2 2-2. Install CPU, Heatsink and Fan Assembly In order to protect the contact pins, please pay attention to these notices: 1. A maximum 20 cycles of CPU installation is recommended. 2. Never touch the contact pins with fingers or any object. 3. Always put on the cap when the CPU is not in use. 4. Use your right thumb and forefinger to grasp the CPU package. Be sure to grasp on the edge of the substrate, and face the Pin-1 indicator toward the bottom-left side. Aim at th
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Hardware Setup 2-3 The cap plays an important role in protecting It is strongly recommended that you use an contact pins. In order to prevent bent pin, PUT air-cooled fan heatsink designed for the ON the cap after operation or testing. LGA775 processor. For detailed information on how to install your heatsink and fan assembly, please refer to the instruction manual came packed with the heatsink and fan assembly you bought 7. Lower the plate onto the CPU package. Engage the load lever
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2-4 Chapter 2 2-3. Install System Memory ® The Intel 955X Express Chipset MCH memory interface is designed with Flex Memory Technology supporting single-channel or dual-channel DDR2 memory configurations. • To reach the optimum performance in dual-channel configurations, install identical DDR2 DIMM pairs for each channel. • Install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To reach the optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset resource allocation, th
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Hardware Setup 2-5 • [Dual Channel Asymmetric]: both channels are populated, but each channel has a different amount of total memory. (Channel A≠Channel B) Channel A Channel B Method DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 1 512MB - 256MB - 2 - 256MB - 512MB 3 512MB - - 256MB 4 - 256MB 512MB - 5 256MB 256MB 256MB - 6 256MB 256MB - 256MB 7 256MB - 256MB 256MB 8 - 256MB 256MB 256MB 9 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 10 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB • [Dual Channel Symmetric]: both channels are populated where each
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2-6 Chapter 2 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 power cor
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Hardware Setup 2-7 (2). FAN Power Connectors These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. • CPUFAN1: CPU Fan Power Connector • NBFAN1: Chipset Fan Power Connector • SYSFAN1: System Fan Power Connector • AUXFAN1 ~ 5: Auxiliary Fan Power Connector WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers. DO NOT place jumper caps on these connectors. Users Manual
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2-8 Chapter 2 (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. AW8 Series
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Hardware Setup 2-9 (4). Wake-up Header These headers use a jumper cap to enable/disable the wake-up function. • 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 support at USB2 port. Pin 2-3 shorted: Enable wake-up function support at USB2 port Users Manual
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2-10 Chapter 2 (5). Back Panel Audio Connection Slot The slot BP-AUDIO1 provides the audio input/output connection at back panel through an audio daughter-card. NOTE: Install this daughter-card at slot BP-AUDIO1. • S/PDIF Out: This connector provides an S/PDIF-Out connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. • S/PDIF In: This connector provides an S/PDIF-In connection through optical fiber to digital multimedia devices. Line-In: Connects to the line
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Hardware Setup 2-11 S/PDIF Connection: Along with the motherboard package you can find an audio daughter-card and a roll of optical fiber cable for S/PDIF connection. • S/PDIF Input Connection: 1. Plug the end with 3.5mm adapter into the [JK1] jack on this daughter-card. (This jack is used for either optical or line input.) 2. Remove the rubber protection-cap at the other end. Plug it into the [Digital-Out] (SPDIF-Out) jack on your digital multimedia device. • S/PDIF Output Connection:
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2-12 Chapter 2 (6). 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. • HLED
