EPOX NVIDIA nForce3 250Gb Manual de usuario

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Manual Revision 1.1

April 26, 2004

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nVIDIA nForce3 250GbnForce3 250Gb

nForce3 250GbnForce3 250Gb

nForce3 250Gb mainboard for AMDmainboard for AMD

mainboard for AMDmainboard for AMD

mainboard for AMD

Socket 754 based Athlon 64 processorSocket 754 based Athlon 64 processor

Socket 754 based Athlon 64 processor

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80 Port Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of some basic POST Codes, possible problems and solutions. For

more detailed information about POST Codes, refer to Appendix D in this manual.

POST CODE Problem Solution

FFh or CFh 1.BIOS chip inserted

incorrectly

2. Incorrect BIOS update

version

3. Mainboard problem

4. Add-on card inserted

incorrectly.

1. Reinsert the BIOS

chip

2. Download the correct

BIOS version update

from the manufacturer's

Web site.

3. Replace mainboard

4. Remove and replace the

add-on card

C1h - C5h 1. Memory module

inserted incorrectly

2. Memory compatibility

problem

3. Memory module

damaged

1. Reinsert memory

module

2. Replace memory

with correct type

3. Replace memory

module

2Dh 1. Error occured in VGA

BIOS

2. VGA card inserted

incorrectly

1. Replace VGA card

2. Reinsert the VGA

card

26h Overclock error Clear CMOS or press the insert

key to power on the system

07h - 12h 1. Init keyboard

controller error

2. RTC error

1. Ensure that the keyboard and

mouse are connected

correctly.

2. Replace the RTC battery.

Initial Keyboard

Table of Contents

Section 1 Introduction

Package Contents ...................................................... 1- 1

Mainboard Features ................................................... 1- 2

System Block Diagram ............................................... 1- 5

Section 2 Specification

Mainboard Specification ............................................ 2- 1

Section 3 Installation

Mainboard Layout ..................................................... 3- 2

Easy Installation Procedure ....................................... 3- 3

CPU Insertion ............................................................. 3- 3

Jumper Settings .......................................................... 3- 6

System Memory Configuration .................................. 3- 7

Expansion Slots .......................................................... 3- 9

Device Connectors..................................................... 3-11

Power-On/Off (Remote) .............................................. 3- 18

External Modem Ring-in Power ON and

Keyboard Power ON Function (KBPO) ..................... 3-18

STR (Suspend To RAM) Function ............................ 3-19

CPU Overheating Protection...................................... 3-20

Section 4 BIOS Setup

Main Menu ................................................................ 4- 1

Standard CMOS Setup ............................................... 4-2

Advanced BIOS Features .......................................... 4- 3

Advanced Chipset Features ...................................... 4- 5

Integrated Peripherals ................................................ 4- 7

Power Management Setup ......................................... 4- 13

Page

PNP/PCI Configuration .............................................. 4-15

PC Health Status ........................................................ 4-17

Power BIOS Features ................................................. 4-19

Defaults Menu ........................................................... 4-21

Supervisor/User Password Setting ............................ 4-22

Exit Selecting .............................................................. 4- 23

Section 5 S-ATA RAID Configuration

Introduction ............................................................... 5- 1

NVidia SATA RAID Features ....................................... 5- 3

Silicon Image SiI3114 SATA RAID Features (Optional) . 5- 4

Enable RAID Function ............................................... 5- 5

Section 6 Driver Installation

Easy Driver Installation .............................................. 6- 1

Realtek Sound Manager Quick User guide ................ 6-2

Appendix Appendix A

Realtek Media Player User’s Guide ............................ A-1

Appendix B

Update Your System BIOS ......................................... B-1

Appendix C

NVidia RAID BIOS Utility ............................................ C- 1

Silicon Image SiI3114 RAID BIOS Utility (Optional) ... C- 4

Appendix D

POST Codes ............................................................... D- 1

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Introduction

Page 1-1

Section 1

INTRODUCTION

1-1 Package Contents

Contents

A. Mainboard

B. User’s manual

C. Floppy drive cable

D. HDD drive cable

E. CD (drivers and utilities)

F. I/O Shield

G. Game & COM bracket cable

H. S-ATA data and power cable

Powerpack items (Optional)

I. Mini heatsink

J. Tool Pen

K. Extra USB2.0 port cable

Optional Items

L. S/PDIF Module

USER’S

MANUAL

If you need the optional item, please

contact your dealer for assistance.

Introduction

Page 1-2

1-2 Mainboard Features

Brief Introduction

2AthlonTM 64 Processor

The AMD AthlonTM 64 processor family is designed to support performance

desktop. It provides a high performance HyperTransportTM link to I/O, as well

as a single 64-bit high-performance DDR memory controller.

For more information about all the new features AthlonTM 64 Processor deliver, check out

the AMD website at http://www.amd.com

2Chipset

The board is designed with NVIDIA nForce3 250Gb MCP (Media Communica-

tions Processor) chipset, the single-chip 64-bit NVIDIA nForce3 architecture

provides an inherent performance advantage over dual-chip implementations of

the same functionality. Besides reducing overall latency, the NVIDIA nForce3

MCPs significantly boost device throughput. An extremely fast dedicated

HyperTransport link lets the NVIDIA nForce3 MCPs communicate with the CPU

at up to 6.4GB/sec., a speed that ensures ample bandwidth for future integrated

support for AGP, PCI, and other devices. This is especially beneficial for

avoiding bottlenecks when multiple devices are active, or for supporting high-

bandwidth devices.

For more details about the NVIDIA nForce3 MCPs, please visit the NVIDIA Web

site at http://www.nvidia.com.

2Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP)

The AGP slot on the board is compliant with the new AGP 3.0 specification. This

new specification enhances the functionality of the original AGP specification

by allowing 8X data transfers ( 8 data samples per clock) resulting in maximum

bandwidth of 2.1GB/s. Only 1.5V AGP cards are supported.

2Ultra ATA100/133

The mainboard provides an Ultra ATA100/133 Bus Master IDE controller. This

controller supports Ultra ATA100/133 protocols which are ideal to support

demanding applications such as real-time video, multimedia, and a high perfor-

mance operating system. A new IDE cable is required for Ultra ATA100/133.

Introduction

Page 1-3

2Hardware Monitoring

Hardware monitoring enables you to monitor various aspects of the system

operation and status. This includes CPU temperature, voltage and fan speed in

RPMs.

2GbE LAN

This mainboard is optionally mounted with a Gigabit ethernet LAN chipset. The

new Gigabit Ethernet LAN allows data transmission at 1,000 megabits per second

(Mbps), which runs 10 times faster than conventional 10/100BASE-T Ethernet

LANs.

2Serial ATA

Support Serial ATA, an evolutionary replacement for Parallel ATA IDE storage

interface .Increases the peak data transfer speed up to 150MB/sec and allows

future enhancements to the computing platform.

2More S-ATA (Optional)

Extra Silicon Image SiI3114 S-ATA controller onboard for more S-ATA ports,

complete with RAID function, 4 S-ATA ports with 150MB/sec supporting RAID

0, 1 , 10, 5.

2USB2.0

A popular USB standard for plugging in peripherals with up to 480Mbps transfer

speed while maintaining backward compatibility with older USB1.1 device.

28ch

Delivers 8 channel audio to bring you the latest in audio realism from DVD

movies and games. Perfect for your home theatre system.

Introduction

Page 1-4

Special Features

&Cool ‘n’Quiet Technology

Reduce the noise and heat from your PC when AMD Cool’n’QuietTM Technology

is enabled.

&NVIDIA Firewall

The NVIDIA Firewall is a high performance, “hardware-optimized” firewall

offering enhanced reliability and protection at the end-point.

&80 Port

An onboard LED-display trouble-shooting device, facilitating user to detect

boot-up problems.

&QuickSPDIF

On board SPDIF-out connector for quick connection to multi-channel speakers.

Not only removes cable cluttering but also delivers loss-free digital audio to let

you enjoy DVD movies and games with crystal clear sound.

&Magic Health

Reports your system hardware status for every boot-up to help detect faults

early. Monitor hardware status including CPU temperature, CPU, Memory, AGP

voltage, fan RPM speed for chassis fan, CPU fan & Power supply fan.

&EZ-Boot

Simply press “ESC” to select your bootable device. No more hassle to search the

BIOS menu, change and re-start.

&PowerBIOS

Supporting a full range of overclocking setting via BIOS. Various adjustable

feature include FSB/AGP/Memory voltage tweaking.

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