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IWILL mP4G/mP4GL Motherboard
User’s Manual
mP4G/mP4GL Series Version 1.0
FB24624100
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mP4G/mP4GL Series Motherboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○ II User’s Manual
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mP4G/mP4GL Series Motherboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used i
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mP4G/mP4GL Series Motherboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○○○○○○○○ Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof
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mP4G/mP4GL Series Motherboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Contents 1: Introduction.................................................................... 1.1 Manual Structure............................................................................. 1.1 Manual Features .............................................................................. 1.2 If The Motherboard Is Already Installed ............................................1.2 If You Need To Install This
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mP4G/mP4GL Series Motherboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○○○○○○○○ Serial (COM) Ports .................................................................... 2.19 VGA Port................................................................................. 2.19 USB Ports ............................................................................... 2.20 LAN Port................................................................................. 2.20 Audio Jacks & Connectors ..............
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mP4G/mP4GL Series Motherboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Installing the Motherboard in a System Housing ............................... 4.11 Motherboard Installation Procedure ............................................. 4.11 Connecting Front Panel Components ............................................ 4.13 Completing System Configuration ................................................... 4.13 5: System Configuration ...........................................
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mP4G/mP4GL Series Motherboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○○○○○○○○ Making a Linux Support Disk....................................................... 5.28 Installing the Utility Software ....................................................... 5.28 6: Using the Motherboard ..................................................... 6.1 Using System Features..................................................................... 6.1 Front Panel System Controls & Indicators .................
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1: Introduction ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ What’s In This Chapter: Introduction Manual Structure Manual Features Critical Topics Packing List Pre-Use Checklist 1: Introduction This is the User’s Manual is for the both the mP4G and mP4GL motherboards. Anything in this manual that only applies to one board is clearly noted. Please read this chapter before you use your motherboard and identify which parts of the manual you will need to refer to. Please pay particula
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mP4G/mP4GL Series Motherboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○○○○○○○○ Chapter 5: System Configuration Covers connecting system peripherals to the motherboard, initial BIOS configuration using the CMOS Setup utility, OS options and software installation. Chapter 6: Using The Motherboard Explains system operation features that derive from the motherboard. Has information on performance optimi- zation and troubleshooting. Chapter 7: Technical Information Lists the motherboard’s technic
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1: Introduction ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Critical Topics Many users do not read through the entire User’s Manual. While this may not be necessary for experienced users or if the motherboard is already installed, there are some topics which are particularly important and deserve your specific attention. Some topics cover information critical to the proper installation and use of the motherboard. For this motherboard, please review the sections on the following t
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mP4G/mP4GL Series Motherboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○○○○○○○○ Packing List The motherboard package includes the following items: mP4G or mP4GL motherboard Rear I/O panel sheild ATA-66/100 IDE connector cable Connects IDE devices to one of the onboard IDE connectors. Floppy Disk Drive connector cable Connects floppy disk drives to the onboard floppy disk connector. 3 Jumper Caps Extra caps in case original caps are lost. Power Installer support CD-ROM disc Include
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1: Introduction ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Prepare Minimum System Components If you are installing the board in a new system, you’ll need at least the following internal components; Intel Pentium 4 478-pin processor At least one DDR SDRAM memory module Desired storage devices (hard disk, CD-ROM, etc.) You will also need whatever external system peripherals you intend to use, which will normally include at least a keyboard, a pointing device and a video di
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mP4G/mP4GL Series Motherboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○ 16 User’s Manual
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2: Key Features & Components ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Chapter Topics: Hardware Features Motherboard Layout Key Features & Components Software Features Driver Software Utility Software 2: Key Features & Components This chapter explains the location and function of this motherboard’s key features and components. In addition, it details the software that comes on the Power Installer support CD-ROM disc. Please review this chapter if you are installing the motherbo
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mP4G/mP4GL Series Motherboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○○○○○○○○ Motherboard Layout The diagram and key on these two pages shows the loca- tion of key components on the motherboard. JP2 JPSKMV1 CPU1 JATXPWR1 JCFAN1 mPGA478B JCOM2 U23 Rear I/O JP1 JGAME1 Panel Ports mP4G JATXPWR2 FDD1 DDR1 DDR2 LAN Controller AGP1 JAUDIO1 JAUX1 JUSBV1 IDE1,2 PCI1 JDIMMVOLT1 JUSB1 JCDIN1 PCI2 JUSB3 JCMOS1 PCI3 JSFAN1,2 JPANEL1 J1 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○○○○ 22 User’s Manu
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2: Key Features & Components ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Motherboard Layout Key Component Function CPU1 mPGA478 CPU socket JATXPWR2, JATXPWR1 Power connectors for ATX power supply DDR1, DDR2 DIMM memory sockets for DDR SDRAM modules AGP1 AGP connector for 1.5V AGP 4X display card PCI 1 – 3 32-bit PCI expansion slots JUSB3 Onboard internal USB 2.0 port Connectors IDE1, IDE2 IDE drive connectors FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector JCFAN1 CPU cooling fan power connecto
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mP4G/mP4GL Series Motherboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○○○○○○○○ Rear I/O Panel Ports: This figure show the ports on the rear I/O panel. The PS/2 Keyboard, Mouse ports include, from top to bottom: PS/2 ports Serial (COM1) Serial, Parallel & VGA ports Three USB ports Parallel LAN port Audio ports The ports have standard VGA display color-coding as follows: PS/2 Keyboard: Purple PS/2 Mouse: Green USB1, USB2, USB3 Serial Port: Teal Parallel Port: Burgundy VGA Port: Blue LAN RJ-45
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2: Key Features & Components ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Intel 845G/GL Chipsets The mP4G and Mp4GL motherboards use variations of the Intel 845 Chipset, a multi-function chipset for higher- end performance and mainstream systems. The mP4G uses the 845G chipset and the mP4GL uses the 845GL. Both chipsets include a high performance onboard dis- play graphics controller. The difference between the two is that the 845G chipset on the mP4G supports the use of an AGP di
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mP4G/mP4GL Series Motherboard ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○○○○○○○○ CPU Socket Function: The system CPU installs in this socket. Description: The mPGA478B CPU socket supports all 478- pin Intel Pentium 4 CPUs that use this socket. The motherboard comes with a “retention mechanism” mount- ing frame on the board to attach the heatsink and cooling fan assembly required by the Pentium 4 CPU. More Information: See the section in Chapter 4 on “In- stalling CPUs” for information supporte
