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AB-2003 DigiDice Socket 478 Mini PC System User’s Manual 4200-0382-24 Rev. 1.01.
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.
Safety Instructions 1. Please read these safety instructions carefully. 2. Please keep this User’s Manual for later reference. 3. Please disconnect this equipment from AC outlet before cleaning or inserting any add-on card or module. 4. Don’t use liquid or sprayed detergent for cleaning.
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Table Of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction .................................................... 1-1 1.1. Overview............................................................................................ 1-1 1.2. Features ............................
2.2.13. Rear Panel I/O................................................................... 2-15 Chapter 3. Hardware Setup .............................................. 3-1 3.1. Precautions ..............................................................
Chapter 6. Exercising Your DigiDice .............................. 6-1 6.1. Prior To Powering On The System .................................................... 6-1 6.2. Easy OC (Over Clocking) Setting .................................................
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Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1. Overview DigiDice is a mainstream P4 platform mini pc barebone with superior over-clocking ability & optional RAID function in a small case which provides a 6-in-1Card Reader function, two external 5.25” device bays and two internal 3.
1-2 Chapter 1 EZ OC (Over Clocking) Setting Two different ways of Over Clocking your system are available. You can either go with 5-level automatic OC (EZ OC) by using knob controller in the front panel, or with ABIT’s exclusive SoftMenu BIOS setting.
Introduction 1-3 1.4. Specifications CPU • Supports Intel Pentium 4 Socket 478 processor with 800MHz, 533MHz, and 400MHz (for Northwood only) FSB • Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Chipse.
1-4 Chapter 1 • 1x LCD display • 4x Hot-keys • 1x Knob button Back Panel I/O • 1x PS/2 Keyboard, 1x PS/2 Mouse • 1x VGA Out connector • 1x Audio connector (Speaker, Line-out, Line-in, Mic-in, Center/Sub-woofer and SPDIF Out connector) • 2x USB 2.
Introduction 1-5 1.5. Parts Checklist Item Photo Quantity ATA/100 IDE Cable 1 ATA/33 IDE Cable 1 CPU Thermal Module 1 Driver & Utility CD 1 Fan Duct 1 Power Cord (Types differ depending on version.
1-6 Chapter 1 Carrying Bag (bonus parts for deluxe version) 1 Essential Oil (bonus parts for deluxe version) 1 Essential Oil Tank (bonus parts for deluxe version) 1 Remote Controller (bonus parts for .
Introduction 1-7 1.6. Front Panel 1. Hot Keys 2. LCD Screen 3. IR Receiver Sensor 4. Card Reader Slot 5. 5.25” Empty Tray (For Optical Drive) 6. Knob Controller 7.
1-8 Chapter 1 1.7. Rear Panel 1. AC Power Cord Connector 2. PS/2 Keyboard Connector 3. PS/2 Mouse Connector 4. VGA Out Connector 5. S/PDIF Out Connector 6.
Introduction 1-9 1.8. Function Keys There are four Hot Keys and one Knob Controller on the front panel. Each button is provided with its multi control function.
1-10 Chapter 1 1.9. Dual Optical Drive Bays Two 5.25-inch empty bays at the front panel are available for installing two optical drives. Dust Cover: The disk plate of your optical drive will be ejected through this cover plate after pressing the eject button.
Introduction 1-11 1.10. LCD Screen Video Playing Temperature Audio Playing Fan Running Photo Viewing Disk Over-load Copying Mode Network Connecting Volume Level System Suspend Alarm Alert User’s Man.
1-12 Chapter 1 1.11. Remote Controller This mini PC is equipped with a remote controller, supporting the control function of WinDVD, WinRip, and Photo Review from distance. This easy control grants you an easy-to-reach AV entertainment. This remote controller is powered by two AAA-size batteries.
Introduction 1-13 1.11.1. WinDVD Operation System power on/off WinDVD Launch/Close WinDVD Mute Mute the volume Root Menu Enter the rootmenu Bookmark Enter the bookmark menu Screen Full Screen/Windows .
1-14 Chapter 1 1.11.2. WinRip Operation Power On/Off WinRip Launch/Close WinRip Mute Mute the volume Playlist View the play list Volume Increase Volume Decrease Escape Up, Down, Left, Right Arrow, and.
Introduction 1-15 1.11.3. Photo Review Operation Power On/Off Up, Down, Left, Right Arrow, and Enter button Launch Photo Review Last Page Start/Pause (Automatic Viewing) Next Page Rotate Left Stop (Au.
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Knowing Your Motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2. Knowing Your Motherboard 2.1. Layout Diagram User’s Manual.
2-2 Chapter 2 2.2. Connectors, Headers and Switches WARNING: Always power off the computer and unplug the AC power cord before adding or removing any peripheral or com ponent. Failing to so may cause severe damage to your motherboard and/or peripherals.
Knowing Your Motherboard 2-3 2.2.2. 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.
2-4 Chapter 2 2.2.3. 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. ATTENTION: Turn the system power off first (including the +5V standby power) before clearing the CMOS memory.
Knowing Your Motherboard 2-5 2.2.4. Accelerated Graphics Port Slot This slot allows you to connect monitor through an optional AGP card instead of the onboard VGA Out Connector. ATTENTION: This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. Use only 1.5V or 0.
2-6 Chapter 2 2.2.5. PCI Slot The PCI slot allows you to insert PCI card or TV Tuner card. AB-2003 DigiDice.
Knowing Your Motherboard 2-7 2.2.6. Front Panel Switches & Indicators Connection Headers 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.
2-8 Chapter 2 • PWR-ON (Pin 6, 8): Connects to the Power Switch cable of chassis front panel. • PLED (Pin 16, 18, 20): Connects to the Power LED cable of chassis front panel.
Knowing Your Motherboard 2-9 2.2.7. Additional USB Port Connection Header This header provides 2 additional USB 2.0 ports connection through an USB cable designed for USB 2.
2-10 Chapter 2 2.2.8. LCM1 Connector This connector connects to the LM-01 controller board located inside front panel. AB-2003 DigiDice.
Knowing Your Motherboard 2-11 2.2.9. Internal Audio Source Connectors These connectors connect to the audio output of internal CD-ROM drive or add-on card.
2-12 Chapter 2 2.2.10. IDE Disk Drive Connectors 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.
Knowing Your Motherboard 2-13 2.2.11. Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are provided to attach one Serial ATA device at each channel via Serial ATA cable.
2-14 Chapter 2 2.2.12. Front Panel I/O • JK2: Microphone Jack • JK1: Headphone Jack • USB1: USB 2.0 Connectors • FP-1394-1: IEEE 1394 Connector AB-2003 DigiDice.
Knowing Your Motherboard 2-15 2.2.13. Rear Panel I/O • Mouse: Connects to PS/2 mouse. • Keyboard: Connects to PS/2 keyboard. • VGA1: Connects to monitor input. • AUDIO1: R.L./R.R. (Rear Left / Rear Right): Connects to the rear left and rear right channel in the 5.
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Hardware Setup 3-1 Chapter 3. Hardware Setup 3.1. Precautions Please pay attention to the following precautions before setting up any hardware. 1. Always switch off the power supply and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before installing the board or changing any settings.
3-2 Chapter 3 3.2. Remove The Chassis Cover Unscrew the four screws at the rear side of the system chassis by fingers. Pull the upper cover backward for about 2cm.
Hardware Setup 3-3 Pull out the card-reader plug from FP-USB1 header. Unscrew the optical-drive and hard-drive holder. Take out the optical-drive and hard-drive holder.
3-4 Chapter 3 3.3. Install The Memory Module Locate the DIMM slot on the motherboard. Hold two edges of the DIMM module carefully, keep away of touching its connectors. Align the notch key on the module with the rib on the slot. Watch out for the direction, since the module fits in one direction only.
Hardware Setup 3-5 3.4. Install the CPU and Thermal Module Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Pull the CPU socket lever sideways away from the socket and then upwards to vertical position. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation. Do not use extra force to insert CPU; it only fits in one orientation.
3-6 Chapter 3 Put the thermal module onto the CPU die. Align the four screws on thermal module with the four screw holes on motherboard. Use the rubber buckle to fasten the fan-duct by the order of 1 through 3. Pass the fan- p ower plug of the fan-duct through the I/O shield into the chassis.
Hardware Setup 3-7 Use one rubber buckle to fasten the fan-duct through the chassis with the external heat sink of thermal module. Fasten the screw hole of fan-duct onto rear panel. Watch out for the tension laid on screws when fastening. Fasten the four screws on thermal module by the order of 1 through 4.
3-8 Chapter 3 3.5. Install & Connect the Optical Drive and Card Reader The optical-drive holder of this system is capable of installing two 5.25” optical drives. The diagrams illustrated here are using one optical drive for example. Don’t forget the Master/Slave configuration when installing two optical drives.
Hardware Setup 3-9 Pass the optical drive cable through the cable hole. Connect the signal and audio cable to the optical drive. Connect the power cord to optical drive.
3-10 Chapter 3 Align the screw holes with the holes on the chassis. Fasten the optical-drive holder to the chassis. Connect the card-reader plug back to FP-USB1 header. Connect the audio cable from the connector of audio-out on optical-drive to the CD1 on motherboard.
Hardware Setup 3-11 Connect the other side of the optical-drive cable to the IDE2 connector on motherboard. User’s Manual.
3-12 Chapter 3 3.6. Install the System Fan Take out system fan and its rubber buckle. Fasten the system fan to the chassis with four rubber buckles. Identify the air-blow direction.
Hardware Setup 3-13 Firmly press in the four rubber buckles. Connect the fan-power plug of the system fan to the AUX FAN1 header on motherboard. User’s Manual.
3-14 Chapter 3 3.7. Install the AGP or PCI Expansion Card Besides the onboard VGA out, the motherboard of this system also provides one extra AGP and one PCI slot to install AGP or PCI add-on card, such as VGA card, Modem card, or LAN card. These steps are used for installing additional AGP and PCI add-on card.
Hardware Setup 3-15 Connect the AGP or PCI add-on card (read its instruction manual first). Press down the AGP or PCI add-on card into the slot. Screw back the I/O shield support by fingers. The dimension of add-on VGA and PCI card is limited to 113mm high and 217mm deep (not including the I/O shield plate).
3-16 Chapter 3 3.8. Install the IDE Hard Drive The hard-drive holder of this system is capable of installing two 3.5” hard drives. The diagrams illustrated here are using one IDE hard drive for example. Don’t forget the Master/Slave configuration when installing two hard drives.
Hardware Setup 3-17 Connect the power cord. Insert the hard-drive holder vertically down into the chassis. Fasten the hard-drive holder to the chassis.
3-18 Chapter 3 Do the final check to make sure everything is installed OK. Now you can put back the upper cover and screw the chassis. AB-2003 DigiDice.
Hardware Setup 3-19 3.9. Install the Essential Oil Tank Press the essential oil tank (bonus parts for deluxe version) firmly into the ditches of external heat sink. Pour in a few drops of essential oil (bonus parts for deluxe version) into the tank. The heat dissipated from external heat sink will gradually vaporize the oil flavor.
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BIOS Setup 4-1 Chapter 4. BIOS Setup This motherboard provides a programmable EEPROM that you can update the BIOS utility. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is a program that deals with the basic level of communication between processor and peripherals.
4-2 Chapter 4 4.1. SoftMenu Setup The SoftMenu utility is ABIT’s exclusive and ultimate solution in programming the CPU operating speed. All the parameters regarding CPU FSB speed, multiplier factor, the AGP & PCI clock, and even the CPU core voltage are all available at your fingertips.
BIOS Setup 4-3 • Select [PSB533] for CPU of 133MHz FSB frequency. • Select [PSB800] for CPU of 200MHz FSB frequency. DRAM Ratio (CPU:DRAM): This item determines the frequency ratio between CPU and DRAM. AGP Ratio (CPU:AGP:PCI): This item determines the ratio among CPU, AGP, and PCI.
4-4 Chapter 4 4.2. Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) This item sets the date you specify (usually the current date) in the format of [Month], [Date], and [Year]. Time (hh:mm:ss) This item sets the time you specify (usually the current time) in the format of [Hour], [Minute], and [Second].
BIOS Setup 4-5 IDE Channel 1Master / Slave and IDE Channel 2 Master / Slave: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: IDE HDD Auto-Detection: This item allows you to detect the parameters of IDE drives by pressing the <Enter> key. The parameters will automatically be shown on the screen.
4-6 Chapter 4 NOTE: The following [Cylinder], [Head], [Precomp], [Landing Zone], and [Sector] items are available when you set the item “IDE Primary Master” to “Manual”. Cylinder: This item configures the numbers of cylinders. Head: This item configures the numbers of read/write heads.
BIOS Setup 4-7 4.3. Advanced BIOS Features BIOS Protect Control: This option protects for accidentally BIOS writing attempt. NOTE: Make sure to set this item to “Unprotected” when flashing the BIOS. Hard Disk Boot Priority: This item selects the hard disks booting priority.
4-8 Chapter 4 Hard Disk Boot Priority: This item selects the hard disks booting priority. By pressing <Enter> key, you can enter its submenu where the hard disks detected can be selected for the booting sequence to boot up system.
BIOS Setup 4-9 Security Option: This item determines when the system will prompt for password - every time the system boots or only when enters the BIOS setup. [Setup]: The password is required only when accessing the BIOS Setup. [System]: The password is required each time the computer boots up.
4-10 Chapter 4 4.4. Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable: This item sets the optimal timings for the following four items, depending on the memory module you are using. The default setting “By SPD” configures these four items by reading the contents in the SPD (Serial Presence Detect) device.
BIOS Setup 4-11 AGP Aperture Size: This option specifies the amount of system memory that can be used by the AGP device. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. Init Display First: This item selects to initialize AGP or PCI Slot first when the system boots.
4-12 Chapter 4 4.5. Integrated Peripherals Onboard IDE Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: AB-2003 DigiDice.
BIOS Setup 4-13 IDE Bus Master: This option enables or disables the ID E bus mastering capability under the DOS environment. Onboard IDE-1 Controller: This item enables or disables the onboard IDE-1 controller. Onboard IDE-2 Controller: This item enables or disables the onboard IDE-2 controller.
4-14 Chapter 4 Serial ATA Port1 Mode / Serial ATA Port2 Mode: This item determines the function mo de for Serial ATA Port 1 (i.e. The SATA1 connector in this model) and Serial ATA Port 2 (i.
BIOS Setup 4-15 Onboard PCI Device: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: USB Controller: This option enables or disables the USB controller.
4-16 Chapter 4 Onboard LAN Boot ROM: When set to [Enabled], this item allows the system to boot from network by the onboard LAN controller boot ROM.
BIOS Setup 4-17 [Button Only]: Use only the power button to power on the system. [Keyboard 98]: Use the power-on button on the “Keyboard 98” compatible keyboard to power on the system. NOTE: The mouse wake up function can only be used with the PS/2 mouse, not with the COM port or USB type.
4-18 Chapter 4 4.6. Power Management Setup ACPI Suspend Type: This item selects the type of Suspend mode. [S1(POS)]: Enables the Power On Suspend function. [S3(STR)]: Enables the Suspend to RAM function. Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume: Three options are available: Auto Yes No.
BIOS Setup 4-19 [Hold 4 Sec.]: Pushing the power button for more than 4 seconds will power off the system. This will prevent the system from powering off in case you accidentally hit or pushed the power button. [Instant-Off]: Pressing and then releasing the power button at once will immediately power off the system.
4-20 Chapter 4 4.7. PnP/PCI Configurations Force Update ESCD: When set to [Enabled], the BIOS will reset the ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) once automatically next time you boot up. It will then recreate a new set of configuration data. But the next time you boot up, this option will automatically be set as Disabled.
BIOS Setup 4-21 [Manual]: Choose the specific IRQ resources in the “IRQ Resources” menu. IRQ Resources: Click <Enter> key to enter its submenu: This item sets each system interrupt to either [PCI Device] or [Reserved].
4-22 Chapter 4 4.8. PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature: This item sets the temperature that would shutdown the system automatically in order to prevent system overheats. CPU Warning Temperature: This item selects the CPU’s warning temper ature limit.
BIOS Setup 4-23 The CPU fan speed will run at 100% regardless of what the percentage you set in this item if the temperature limit set in the item “Active Temperature” is exceeded. Active Temperature: This item sets the temperature limit that would activate the function of “CPU FanEQ Speed Control” option.
4-24 Chapter 4 4.9. Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. 4.10. Load Optimized Defaults This option loads the BIOS default values that are factory settings for optimal-performance system operations.
Driver Setup 5-1 Chapter 5. Driver Setup After completed the hardware installation and the Windows operation system, the next procedure will be the driver setup. To set up the driver programs, all you need to do is: 1. Enter the Windows Operation System.
5-2 Chapter 5 5.1. Setup Items • Intel Chipset Software Utility Install the Intel chipset driver for Windows Operating System. • Intel Extreme Graphics Driver Install Intel graphics adapter driver for Windows Operating System. • Audio Driver Install the audio driver for Windows Operating System.
Exercising Your DigiDice 6-1 Chapter 6. Exercising Your DigiDice 6.1. Prior To Powering On The System Connect your mini PC with keyboard, mouse, monitor, and power cord. Gently pressing the Knob Controller or the <Power> button on Remote Controller will power on the system.
6-2 Chapter 6 6.2. Easy OC (Over Clocking) Setting One of the most distinguished features of this mini PC system is the Over Clocking function. ABIT is now bringing you a non-overclocker proof technology with only 1-2-3 steps. This Easy OC setting increases the CPU Front Side Bus speed from 3% to 15% in the beginning of powering on your system.
Exercising Your DigiDice 6-3 OC 2: Dial the Knob Controller one clockwise click in the [OC 1] status; the LCD screen displays the OC step 2. This [OC 2] setting increases the CPU speed 6% up. One counter clockwise click will dial back one-step to [OC1].
6-4 Chapter 6 6.3. Powering On The System To power on the system, you may: (1) Press the Knob Controller after finished the OC setting. (2) Press the Knob Controller without making the OC setting. or (3) Press the <Power> button on Remote Controller.
Exercising Your DigiDice 6-5 6.4. Hot Key Controlling Video Playing: Press the [ Video Control ] hot key on the front p anel or on the remote controller, the system toggles on the [ WinDVD ] program.
6-6 Chapter 6 Photo Viewing: Press the [ Photo Control ] hot key on the front p anel or on the remote controller, the system toggles on the [ Windows XP Photo Browser ] program. The photo icon lights up. The [ Windows XP Photo Browser ] program appears.
Exercising Your DigiDice 6-7 6.5. ABIT EQ and ABIT Manager The application [ABIT EQ] bundled in the [Drivers & Utilities] CD is a self-diagnostic system to protect PC Hardware by monitoring critical items of Power Supply Voltage, CPU & System Fans Speed, and CPU & System Temperature.
6-8 Chapter 6 After the system is powered on, enter the [Program] in the Windows menu bar to click the [ABIT EQ] icon, all the hardware-monitoring parameters appear on the LCD screen one after another in serial mode. Press the knob controller will enter the fixed mode.
Exercising Your DigiDice 6-9 System Fan Speed: Dial the knob controller clock wise further to view the [ System Fan Speed ]. Press the knob controller to confirm viewing the system fan speed only. Three seconds after non-confirmation will go back to the serial mode.
6-10 Chapter 6 Note: To enable the ABIT EQ, the “Run ABIT EQ when system start up.” box must be checked (default setting) in the [Display Setting] tab of [ABIT EQ]. The [ABIT Manager] utility is the interface to transfer monitoring parameters of your system to LCD screen.
Exercising Your DigiDice 6-11 6.6. Memory Card Reading This mini PC is also equipped with two slots for digital storage card available for the following formats: Upper Slot: • SmartMedia Card (Up to.
6-12 Chapter 6 6.7. Powering Off The System To power off the system, you may: (1) Keep pressing the Knob Controller for more than four (4) seconds. (2) The <PWR> characters appear on LCD screen. Press the Knob Controller once again within seven (7) seconds.
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.com (In Europe) http://www.abit.nl Thank you for choosing ABIT products. ABIT sells all our products through distributors, resellers and system integrators; we have no direct sales to end-users.
A-2 Appendix A 4. Internet Newsgroups. They are a great source of information and many people there can offer help. ABIT's Internet News group, alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.abit , is an ideal forum for the public to exchange information and discuss experiences they have had with ABIT products.
How to Get Technical Support A-3 North America and South America: ABIT Computer (U.S.A.) Corporation 45531 Northport Loop West, Fremont, California 94538, U.S.A. Tel: 1-510-623-0500 Fax: 1-510-623-1092 sales@abit-usa.com technical@abit-usa.com http://www.
A-4 Appendix A Japan: ABIT Computer (Japan) Co. Ltd. Fax: 81-3-5396-5110 http://www.abit4u.jp Shanghai: ABIT Computer (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Tel: 86-21-6235-1829 Fax: 86-21-6235-1832 http://www.abit.com.cn Russia: ABIT Computer (Russia) Co. Ltd. Fax: 7-095-937-2837 techrussia@abit.
How to Get Technical Support A-5 7. RMA Service. If your system has been working but it just stopped, but you have not installed any new software or hardware recently, it is likely that you have a defective component. Please contact the reseller from whom you bought the product.
A-6 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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