Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENT
i USER’S NOTICE............................................................................................................ ii MANUAL REVISION INFORMATION .......................................................................... ii COOLING SOLUTIONS ....................................................
Page 3 - ii; USER’S NOTICE; Manual Revision Information; Reversion; Item Checklist; AMD AthlonTM XP/ AthlonTM/ DuronTM Processor Family; Cooling Solutions
ii USER’S NOTICE COPYRIGHT OF THIS MANUAL IS RESERVED BY THE MANUFACTURER. NO PART OF THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT MAY BE REPRODUCED, TRANSMITTED OR TRANSLATED INTO ANY LANGUAGE IN ANY FORM OR BY ANY MEANS WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE MANUFACTURER. THIS MANUA...
Page 4 - Chapter 1; -1 Features of Motherboard; new AMD AthlonTM XP processor 3200+ with advanced
1 Chapter 1 Introduction of N2PA-LITE/N2PAP-LITE Motherboard 1-1 Features of Motherboard The all new N2PA-LITE and N2PAP-LITE is the latest desktop motherboard solution incorporating support for the new AMD Athlon™ XP processor 3200+ with advanced 400MHz front side bus technology (FSB) and DDR400 me...
Page 5 - Spec Description
2 1-2 Specifications Spec Description Design ∗ ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 30.5x19.0cm Chipset ∗ nVIDIA nForce2 400 System Platform Processor (400) north bridge ∗ nVIDIA nForce2 Media and Communications Processor (MCP) south bridge CPU Socket ∗ Support AMD Athlon 1.1GHz ∼ 1.4GHz processor ∗ S...
Page 6 - -3 Performance Table; Performance Test Report; Award Optimal default
3 1-3 Performance Table The following performance table indicates the testing results of some popular benchmark testing programs. The data provided is intended just for user reference only. You may obtain different results depending upon the hardware and software configuration used. Performance Test...
Page 8 - Expansion Slot and Socket
5 Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page JP1 Keyboard Power On Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block P.6 JP4 USB Wake-Up Enabled/Disabled 3-pin Block P.6 JP2 CPU Front Side Bus Frequency Selector 2-pin Block P.6 JP3 CMOS RAM Clear Jumper 3-pin Block P.7 Connectors Connector Name Description Page PWR ATX Power ...
Page 9 - Chapter 2; Hardware Installation; -1 Hardware installation Steps
6 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation 2-1 Hardware installation Steps When installing the system, make sure to follow steps described in below: 1. Check motherboard setting 2. Install CPU 3. Install memory 4. Install expansion cards 5. Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply 6. Setup BIOS 7...
Page 12 - -4 Install Memory; DIMM; the system may hang during startup.
9 Overheat Protect: Only for Athlon XP series CPU, when the CPU is overheated, system will automatically shut down power supply. You can hear a continue beep sound, the power button will be locked up. You must turn off and turn on the AC power to reset the system. Otherwise, the power button will no...
Page 13 - -5 Expansion Cards; -5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation; Align the card’s connectors and press firmly.; -5-2 Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card
10 DIM M 2 (B AN K2 + BANK3) DIM M 1 (B AN K0 + BANK1) NOTE! When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention on both sides. WARNING! For the DDR SDRAM CLOCK setting of 166MHz, use only DDR333 compliant...
Page 14 - Standard Interrupt Assignments; IRQ Priority; -5-3 Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard
11 Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 N/A System Timer 1 N/A Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3 * 8 Communications Port (COM2) 4 * 9 Communications Port (COM1) 5 * 6 Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) 6 * 11 Floppy Disk Controller 7 * 7 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 N/A...
Page 15 - This is a standard RJ45 connector for network connection
12 2-5-4 AGP Slot The motherboard provides an AGP Slot, supporting the 4X/8X AGP VGA card. AGP SLOT 2-6 Connectors, Headers 2-6-1 Connectors (1) Power Connector (20-pin block) : PWR ATX power supply connector. This is a newly defined 20-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case. The ATX power ...
Page 16 - GAME: Joystick/MIDI Port Connector
13 (5) Parallel Port Connector (25-pin female): LPT Parallel port connector is a 25-pin D-subminiature receptacle connector. The onboard parallel port can be disabled through the BIOS SETUP. Please refer to Chapter 3 “INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS SETUP” section for more detail information. (6) Audio Conne...
Page 18 - Speaker connector: SPEAK
15 (2) USB Port Header (9-pin) : USB1/USB2 The headers are used for connecting the additional USB device. With an option USB cable, your can have two additional USB plugs affixed to the back panel. USB Port Headers Pin 1 USB2 VCC - DAT A GND +DAT A VC C OC - DAT A GN D +DATA Pin 1 USB1 VCC - DAT A G...
Page 19 - These connectors support a
16 (8) Wake On-LAN Headers (3-pin) : WOL This connector connects to LAN card with WAKE ON-LAN output. When connected, a wake up signal received through the LAN card will power up the system. NOTE: This feature requires the Wake On LAN or Ring In Wake Up be enabled. Wake-On-LAN Headers WOL 1 3 5V SB ...
Page 21 - -7 Starting Up Your Computer; After all connections are made, close your computer case cover.; Power off your computer:; You must first exit or shut down your operating system; “Start”; and then click; “Shut down the computer?”; The power supply should turn off after windows shut down.
18 2-7 Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connections are made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switches are off and the power supply input voltage is set to proper position. The input voltage is either 220V ∼ 240V or 110V ∼ 120V depending on your country’s power voltage. 3. P...
Page 22 - Chapter 3; Introducing BIOS; Press; -1 Entering Setup; Main Menu
19 Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program stored in a flash memory on the motherboard. The program serves as a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you switch on the system, the BIOS program gains immediate control. The BIOS first executes an auto-diagnostic test called PO...
Page 24 - -4 Standard CMOS Features; The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed in using numeric function keys.; Year The year depends on the year of the BIOS.
21 Load Optimized Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values that are factory-set for optimal system performances operation. Load Standard Defaults Use this menu to load the BIOS default values for the minimal/stable performance system operation. Set Supervisor/User Password Use this men...
Page 25 - Cylinder; number of cylinders; Head; number of heads; Precomp write; precomp; Landing Zone landing; zone; Sector; number of sectors; -5 Advanced BIOS Features
22 Time The time format is <hour><minute><second>. Primary Master/Primary Slave Secondary Master/Secondary Slave Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/< – > to select Manual, None, Auto type. Note that the specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk wil...
Page 26 - the boot sector or hard disk partition table.; Enabled; Keypad is arrow keys.; Gate A20 Option
23 Anti-Virus Protection Allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will prompt a warning message on screen and give beep sound. Disabled (default) No warning message will...
Page 27 - System; correct password is not entered prompt.; -6 Advanced Chipset Features
24 Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Sets the number of times in a second to repeat a keystroke when you hold the key down. The settings are: 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, and 30. Typematic Delay (Msec) Sets the delay time after the key is held before it begins to repeat the keystroke. The settings are 250, 50...
Page 28 - -7 Integrated Peripherals
25 CAS Latency When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. The settings are: 2T and 2.5T. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh, resulting in better system performance. However, if ...
Page 31 - -8 Power Management Setup; ACPI Function
28 Onboard FDD Controller Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. Onboard Serial Port 1/P...
Page 32 - Initial display power management signaling.; Blank Screen; This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
29 This item allows you to Enabled/Disabled the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI). The settings are Enabled and Disabled. Video Off Method This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. DPMS (default) Initial display power management signaling. Blank Screen This option ...
Page 34 - -10 PC Health Status; Shutdown Temperature
31 3-10 PC Health Status This section shows the Status of you CPU, Fan, Warning for overall system status. This is only available if there is Hardware Monitor onboard. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software PC Health Status Item Help Shutdown Temperature Disabled Show PC Health i...
Page 35 - -11 Miscellaneous Control; Host Clock at next Boot is
32 3-11 Miscellaneous Control This section provides options for setting CPU Frequency/Voltage Control. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2003 Award Software Miscellaneous Control Item Help ** Current Host Clock is Host Clock at Next Boot is 100MHz ** Current DRAM Clock is DRAM Clock at next Boo...
Page 37 - Chapter 4; DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION; From MAGIC INSTALL MENU you may make 10 selections:; install USB 2.0 driver
34 Chapter 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION Check your package and find the included MAGIC INSTALL CD. This CD consists of all drivers you need and some free bundled application and utility programs. Also included is an auto detection software which can tell you what hardware is installed an...
Page 38 - -1 nFORCE Install NVIDIA nFORCE Pack Driver; NVIDIA
35 4-1 nFORCE Install NVIDIA nFORCE Pack Driver * The path of the file is X:\DRIVER\SETUP.EXE IDE : VIDIA ATAPI VENDOR SUPPORT DRIVER IS USED TO FIXED COMPATIBILITY ISSUE FOR IDE DEVICES AGP : NVIDIA AGP DRIVER IS TO BE INSTALLED, IF YOU ARE USING AN AGP VGA CARD, NVIDIA GART WILL PROVIDE SERVICE RO...
Page 39 - -2 Sound Install AC97 Audio Codec Driver; Note: The path of the file
36 4-2 Sound Install AC97 Audio Codec Driver 1. Click SOUND when MAGIC INSTALL MENU appears 2. It will auto detect operation system language edition. Click OK to start DRIVER installation 3. Click Finish and Restart Windows 4. Click Start → Program → Avance Sound Manager → AvRack. Then AVRACK Window...
Page 40 - Install NVIDIA USB 2.0 Driver; Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later
37 4-3 USB2.0 Install NVIDIA USB 2.0 Driver Windows 98SE/ME/2000 USB 2.0 Driver Installation 1. Click USB2.0 when MAGIC INSTALL MENU appears 2. Click CLOSE and Restart Computer Windows XP USB 2.0 Driver installation 1. Install Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later 2. Select My Computer, Press Right But...
Page 42 - -5 PC-HEALTH Install NFORCE2 Hardware Doctor Utility
39 4-5 PC-HEALTH Install NFORCE2 Hardware Doctor Utility The path of the file is X:\83627HD\SETUP.EXE (support WINDOWS 98SE/ME/2000/XP) 1. Click PC-Health when Magic Install Menu appears 2. Click Next when Winbond Hardware Doctor Setup Window appears 3. Click Next to continue installation 4. Select ...
Page 43 - -6 MAGIC BIOS Install BIOS Live Update Utility
40 3. This is a CPU/System Fan Speed and Temperature status information 4-6 MAGIC BIOS Install BIOS Live Update Utility 1. Click Magic BIOS when Magic Install MENU appears 2. Click Next to install the Magic BIOS in Destination Folder 3. After finish Setup you will have a Magic BIOS icon in your scre...
Page 45 - -7 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS; Method 1. Use “Magic BIOS” to update BIOS in Windows 98 (refer to; means to restart computer
42 4-7 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS Before update BIOS please choose Disabled in “Flash Part Write Protect” item on “Miscellaneous Control” in BIOS Setup. Please refer to page 32 for detail. Method 1. Use “Magic BIOS” to update BIOS in Windows 98 (refer to page 40 ) Method 2. In DOS Mode: STEP 1. Prepare a bo...
