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SG-80 Series (SG-80, SG-81) Intel Pentium 4 System Board Socket 775 User’s Manual Rev. 1.00.
Copyright and Warranty Notice The information in this document is subj ect 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.
Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction .................................................... 1-1 1.1. Features & Specifications ....................................................... 1-1 1.2. Layout Diagram (SG-80)..............................
3.2. Using BIOS ............................................................................ 3-4 3.2.1. Standard CMOS Features ......................................... 3-4 3.2.2. Advanced BIOS Features ......................................... 3-7 3.
Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1. Features & Specifications CPU • Designed for Intel ® 90nm Pentium 4/Celeron D LGA775 Processors with 800/533 MHz FSB • Supports Intel Hyper-Threa.
1-2 Chapter 1 Back Panel I/O • 1x PS/2 Keyboard, 1x PS/2 Mouse • 1x Serial Port, 1x Parallel Port, 1x VGA connector • 4x USB 2.0, 1x RJ-45 LAN Connector • 1x Audio connectors (Line-out, Line-i.
Introduction 1-3 1.2. Layout Diagram (SG-80) User’s Manual.
1-4 Chapter 1 1.3. Layout Diagram (SG-81) SG-80 Series.
Introduction 1-5 1.4. Jumpers & Connectors Description Jumpers Description Default Setting CCMOS CMOS Memory Clearing Header Pins 2-3 Closed (Normal) Connectors Description AGP1 Accelerated Graphi.
1-6 Chapter 1 SG-80 Series.
Hardware Setup 2-1 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2.1. CPU Socket This server board provides one 775-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket to install the Intel Pentium 4 CPU.
2-2 Chapter 2 2.2. System Memory This system board provides two 184-pin DDR DIMM slots for un-buffered and non-ECC modules with memory size expansible up to 2GB (DDR400).
Hardware Setup 2-3 2.3. Connectors, Headers, and Switches All the connectors, headers and switches mentioned here are depending on your system configuration. Some features you may (or may not) have to connect or to configure depending on the peripherals you have connected.
2-4 Chapter 2 2.3.2. FAN Connectors (CPUFAN, SYSFAN, PWRFAN) These connectors each provide power to the cooling fans installed in your system. • CPUFAN: Power connector for CPU cooling fan • SYSFAN, PWRFAN: Power connector for System and Power Fan WARNING: These fan connectors are not jumpers.
Hardware Setup 2-5 2.3.3. CMOS Memory Clearing Header (CCMOS) This header uses a jumper cap to clear the CMOS memory. • Pin 2-3 shorted (default): Normal operation. • Pin 1-2 shorted: Clear CMOS memory. ATTENTION: Turn the system power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory.
2-6 Chapter 2 2.3.4. Front Panel Switches & Indicators Connection Headers (PANEL1) These headers are used for connecting switches and LED indicators on the chassis front panel. The mark “+” align to the pin in the figure below stands for positive polarity for the LED connection.
Hardware Setup 2-7 2.3.5. Additional USB Port Connection Header (USB3, USB4) These headers each provide 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for USB 2.
2-8 Chapter 2 2.3.6. Front Panel Audio Connection Header (FPIO-AUDIO1) 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.
Hardware Setup 2-9 2.3.7. Accelerated Graphics Port Slot (AGP1) This slot supports an optional AGP graphics card up to AGP 8X/4X mode. ATTENTION: This motherboard does not support 3.
2-10 Chapter 2 2.3.8. Internal Audio Source Connectors (CD1, AUX1) These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.
Hardware Setup 2-11 2.3.9. Floppy Disk Drive Connector (FDC) This connector supports two standard floppy disk drives via a 34-pin 34-conductor ribbon cable. Connecting the Floppy Disk Drive Cable: 1. Install one end of the ribbon cable into the FDC connector.
2-12 Chapter 2 2.3.10. IDE Disk Drive Connectors (IDE1, IDE2) These IDE ports each connects up to two IDE drives at Ultra ATA/100 mode by one 40-pin, 80-conductor, and 3-connector Ultra ATA/66 ribbon cables.
Hardware Setup 2-13 2.3.11. Serial ATA connectors (SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable.
2-14 Chapter 2 2.3.12. External I/O Panel • Mouse: PS/2 mouse connector. • Keyboard: PS/2 keyboard connector. • LPT1: Parallel port connector. • COM1: Serial port connector. • VGA1: Monitor signal connector. • USB1/USB2: USB 2.0 connectors.
BIOS Setup 3-1 Chapter 3. BIOS Setup 3.1. About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest Award BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS.
3-2 Chapter 3 3.1.2. Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS.
BIOS Setup 3-3 3.1.3. Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: 1.
3-4 Chapter 3 3.2. Using BIOS When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options.
BIOS Setup 3-5 IDE Devices (None) Your computer has two IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Maste r and Slave). Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel. This motherboard features two SATA connectors supporting two SATA drives.
3-6 Chapter 3 Refer to your drive’s documentation or look on the drive casing if you need to obtain this information. If no device is installed, change the value to None. NOTE: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, ensure that you have the configuration information supplied by the ma nufacturer of your hard drive.
BIOS Setup 3-7 3.2.2. Advanced BIOS Features This option defines advanced information about your system. CPU Feature Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Users please note that this function is only available for Prescott CPUs.
3-8 Chapter 3 Thermal Management This item displays CPU’s temperature and enables you to set a safe temperature to Prescott CPU. TM2 Bus Ratio This item represents the frequency (bus ratio) of the throttled performance state that will be initiated when the on-die sensor goes from not hot to hot).
BIOS Setup 3-9 CPU L3 Cache (Enabled) This item is only available when processors support L3. Some high-end processors support L3. If the CPU do support L3, you may set this item to enable or disable. Leave this item at the default value for better performance.
3-10 Chapter 3 ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Msg. (Enabled) This item enables or disables the display of the ATA 66/100 Cable MSG. Security Option (Setup) If you have installed password protection, this item defines if the password is required at system start up, or if it is only required when a user tries to enter the Setup Utility.
BIOS Setup 3-11 DRAM Clock/Timing Control: Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: DRAM Timing Control Enables you to select the CAS latency time in HCLKs of 2, 2.5, or 3. The value is set at the factory depending on the DRAM inst alled.
3-12 Chapter 3 RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD) : This is the amount of time a CAS is performed after a RAS. The lower the better, but some DRAM does not support low figures.
BIOS Setup 3-13 AGP Data Rate (Auto) This item allows users to set the AGP Data Rate by, Auto, 1X, 2X, 4X, or 8X, depending on what speed the AGP card supports.
3-14 Chapter 3 3.2.4. Integrated Peripherals These options display items that define the operation of peripheral components on the system’s input/output ports.
BIOS Setup 3-15 Internal PCI/IDE (Both) Use these items to enable or disable the in ternal PCI IDE channels that are integrated on the mainboard. IDE DMA Transfer Access (Enabled) This item allows you to enabled the transfer access of the IDE DMA.
3-16 Chapter 3 OnChip PCI Device Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: OnChip USB Controller (Enabled) Enable this item if you plan to use the Universal Serial Bus ports on this mainboard. OnChip AC97 Controller (Enabled) Enables or disables the onboard AC97 audio f unction.
BIOS Setup 3-17 Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals screen. Onboard SuperIO Device: Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled) This option enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller.
3-18 Chapter 3 ECP Mode Use DMA (3) When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP mode, the parallel port can use DMA3 or DMA1. Press <Esc> to return to the Integrated Peripherals screen. Onboard 1394 Device (Enabled) Enables and disables the onboard IEEE 1394 controller.
BIOS Setup 3-19 Resume by USB from S3 (Disabled) When set to Enabled, the system power will resume the system from a power saving mode if there is any USB port activity. Power On by PS2 Keyboard (Hot Key) This option enables you to allow the keyboard activity to awaken the system from power saving mode.
3-20 Chapter 3 [Power Off]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power remains off. You must press the Power button to power-on the system. [Power On]: When power returns after an AC power failure, the system’s power will be powered on automatically.
BIOS Setup 3-21 If you cannot get a legacy ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) expansion card to work properly, you might be able to solve the problem by changing this item to Manual, and then opening up the IRQ Resources submenu.
3-22 Chapter 3 PIRQ_0 Use IRQ No. ~ PIRQ_7 Use IRQ No. [Auto] This item specifies the IRQ number manually or automatically for the devices installed on PCI slots. 3.2.7. PC Health Status On motherboards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, critical temperatures, and fan speeds.
BIOS Setup 3-23 3.2.8. Frequency Control This item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk (Enabled) When this item is enabled, BIOS will dis able the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.
3-24 Chapter 3 Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no great demands on the system and are generally stable.
BIOS Setup 3-25 3.2.12. 3.2.13. Save & Exit Setup Option Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utilit y.
3-26 Chapter 3 SG-80 Series.
Driver Installation 4-1 Chapter 4. Driver Installation All the necessary drivers are included within the Drivers & Utilities CD that came packaged with your board. The display shown in the following figure should appear after inserting this CD into your CD-ROM drive, if not, enter [My Computer] [CD-ROM] Drive double click [ autorun.
4-2 Chapter 4 4.1. Setup Items • Drivers Install the drivers for Windows Operating System. • Manual View the user’s manual in PDF file. • Utility Click to enter the sub-screen for installing software like Acrobat Reader, Award Flash, DirectX, and LoFormat utility.
How to Get Technical Support A-1 Appendix A. How to Get Technical Support (From our website) http://www.abit.com.tw (In North America) http://www.abit-usa.
A-2 Appendix A alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.abit comp.sys.ibm.pc.hardware.chips alt.comp.hardware.overclocking alt.comp.hardware.homebuilt alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt 5. Ask your reseller. Your ABIT authorized distributor shou ld be able to pr ovide the fastest solution to your technical problem.
How to Get Technical Support A-3 North America and South America ABIT Computer (U.S.A.) Corporation 45531 Northport Loop West, Fremont CA, 94538, U.S.A. Tel: 1-510-623-0500 Fax: 1-510-623-1092 Sales: sales@abit-usa.com Latin America Sales: ventas@abit-usa.
A-4 Appendix A Technical Support Form Company Name: Phone Number: Contact Person: Fax Number: E-mail Address: Model * BIOS ID # * Motherboard Model No.
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