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Information in this manual has been carefully checked for reliability; however, no guarantee is
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nVIDIA is a registered trademark of nVIDIA Corporation.
AMD, Athlon, and Duron are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
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General Notice: Other product names used in this manual are ascribed to their respective
owners and acknowledged.
M754
NOTICE
If youve changed your CPU or overclocked your system, the system may fail to boot up,
even with a Clear CMOS jumper physically resetted. The reason is that nVIDIAs new
nForce2 chipset introduces a way to reset a Clear CMOS jumper without removing a
chassis. Please follow the steps listed below:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cable. Reconnect it after 30 seconds;
2. Press <Insert > and then press your computers start button. Continue holding <Insert>
until the system begins the POST (Power-On Self Test);
3. Immediately press <Del> to enter the BIOS;
4. Select Load Optimized Defaults to return your system to a bootable condition; then
select SAVE to CMOS and EXIT;
5. Reboot your system.
Your system, however, may also not boot up after youve resetted the CPU FSB. The remedy
is to highlight SAVE to CMOS and EXIT in the BIOS and then restart your computer.
There will be on screen a message warning you not to reset or turn off your computer, a
message described as:
WARNING
Thermal issue is highly essential for processors with a speed of 600MHz and above.
Hence, we recommend you to use the CPU fan qualified by AMD or motherboard
manufacturer. Meanwhile, please make sure CPU and fan are securely fastened well.
Otherwise, improper fan installation not only gets system unstable but also could
damage both CPU and motherboard because insufficient thermal dissipation.
If you would like to know more about thermal topic please see AMD website for
detailed thermal requirement through the address:
http://www.amd.com
Power Supply
Case Open/Closed
ENP-0730(ATX12V)
Closed
ENP-0730(ATX12V)
Open
ENP-0730(ATX12V)
Closed
ENP-0730(ATX12V)
Open
ENP-0730(ATX12V)
Closed
ENP-0730(ATX12V)
Open
ENP-0730(ATX12V)
Closed
ENP-0730(ATX12V)
Open
(C) Remedy for the Tested Product & Its EMI Interference:
Remedy: N/A
EMI Interference:
Crystal: 14.318 MHz(Y1)/32.768 KHz(Y2)/12.00 MHz(Y3)/24.576 MHz(Y4)/
25.00 MHz(Y5)/24.50 MHz(Y6)
Product Name
Model Name
S/N
FCC ID
#1
Case
KF45A
N/A
#2
ENP-0730 (ATX12V)
1000002885
#3
91024UB
YKFY7981
#4
MITSUMI FDD
D353M
#5
CDV4811
3892A291
#6
AGP Card
Winfast Geforce 2 MX
3892C520
#7
Power Cable
3892I168
TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT'S IN THE MANUAL .................................................................... 4
Quick Reference ............................................................................................... 4
About This Manual ........................................................................................... 4
1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................ 5
1.1 TO DIFFERENT USERS ............................................................................. 5
FIRST-TIME DIY SYSTEM BUILDER............................................................ 5
EXPERIENCED DIY USER ......................................................................... 5
SYSTEM INTEGRATOR............................................................................... 5
1.2 ITEM CHECKLIST: ...................................................................................... 6
2 FEATURES ........................................................................................ 7
2.1 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 7
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Back-Panel Connectors
PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse Connectors ................................................ 27
VGA Port Connectors ................................................................................ 27
Parallel Port Connector .............................................................................. 27
Line-Out Port Connector ............................................................................ 27
Line-In (Shared with Rear-Out) Port Connector ........................................... 27
Mic-In (Shared with Center/Bass-Out) Port Connector ................................ 28
MIDI/Game Port Connector ........................................................................ 28
USB1/USB2 Port Connectors .................................................................... 28
LAN Port Connector (MN31N Only) ............................................................ 28
Front-Panel Connectors
HDD LED Connector (HLED) .................................................................... 29
Green LED Connector (GLED) .................................................................. 29
Hardware Reset Connector (Reset) ........................................................... 30
ATX Power On/Off Switch Connector (PWON) ........................................... 30
EPMI Connector (EPMI) ............................................................................. 31
Power LED Connector (PLED) .................................................................. 31
Speaker Connector (Speaker) ................................................................... 31
Front-Panel Audio Header (JP9) ................................................................ 32
Front-Panel 1394a Headers (JP11/JP12) .................................................. 32
Extended USB Headers (JP2/JP3) ............................................................ 33
Internal Peripheral Connectors
Enhanced IDE and Floppy Connectors (IDE1/IDE2 & FLP1) ...................... 34
Other Connectors
ATX Power Supply Connectors (CN2/CN3) ................................................ 35
CPU and System Fan Connectors (FAN1/2/3)............................................ 36
Audio Center/Bass Header (JP5)............................................................... 36
SPDIF Ext. Header (JP7) ........................................................................... 37
Audio CD_IN Connectors (JP6/JP8) .......................................................... 37
Audio AUX_IN Connector (JP10)(White) .................................................... 38
Serial Port Connectors (COM1/COM2) ...................................................... 38
IR Header (JP4) ......................................................................................... 39
AGP Protection LED (D1) .......................................................................... 39
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 To Different Users
First-Time DIY System Builder
Welcome to the DIY world! Building your own computer system is not as difficult as you may think. To make your first computer DIY experience successful,
right from the start, we have designed Chapter 3 Hardware Installation in a
step-by-step fashion for all the first-time DIY system builders. Prior to installation, we suggest you read the whole manual to gain a complete understanding
of your new MN31/N mainboard.
System Integrator
You have wisely chosen MN31/N to construct your system. MN31/N incorporates all the state-of-the-art technology of the nForce2 IGP chipset from nVIDIA.
Each integrates the most advanced functions you've ever found in a compact
Micro ATX board.
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CN1
1
DIMM1DIMM2
FLP1
DIMM3
FAN1
1
VGA2
COM2
1
COM1
1
1
1 CN3
ATXPWR
CPU Overtemperature LED
D30
FAN2
PRN1
VGA1
IDE1
IDE2
AUDIO1
USB1
LAN1
1
ATX12V
CN2
1
AGP1
FAN3
PCI1
D1
JP1
CMOS
REALTEK
TAIWAN
PCI2
nFORCE2
MCP-T
TAIWAN
nVIDIA
RTL8201BL
Winbond
W49V002AP
2204484Y2
216WFSA
Front Audio
TA I WAN
R TL8 80 1B
REALT EK
AL C65 0
JP9
PCI3
282 00Q 1 240E
JP5
JP7
JP6
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JP8
1
CD_IN
JP10
1
AUX_IN
JP11
1
JP11
1394 port 1
JP12
1
1394 port 2
JP3
1
JP3
USB 5&6
JP2
JP13
USB 3&4
Speaker EPMI
- PLED +
1
Reset - HLED+
PWON+
GLED
2 FEATURES
MN31/N mainboard is dedicatedly designed for demanding PC users who desire high
performance and maximum intelligent features in a compact package.
2.1 Specifications
- CPU Support
AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron, 462-pin processors with 200/266/333MHz
FSB.
- Chipset
Features nVIDIA nForce2 IGP N.B. and nVIDIA MCP-T S.B..
- Onboard 1394a
Realtek RTL8801B, support 400Mb/s, 200Mb/s, 100Mb/s data transfer rate.
- AC'97 Audio
Realtek ALC650 Supports 18-bit ADC and DAC resolutions, and four analog
line-level stereo inputs. Compliant with AC'97 2.3 specifications.
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- I/O Interface
Provides a variety of I/O interfaces:
2 x PS/2 ports for Mouse and Keyboard
1 x Parallel port
2 x VGA ports
1 x MIDI/Game port
1 x Line-Out port
1 x Line-In (shared with Rear-Out) port
1 x Mic-In (shared with Center/Bass-Out) port
1 x LAN port (MN31N Only)
2 x USB ports
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- System BIOS
Provides licensed Award BIOS V6.0 PG on the 2Mb Flash EEPROM, and
supports Green PC, Desktop Management Interface (DMI).
- Form Factor
System board conforms to the Micro ATX specification.
Board dimension: 244mm x 244mm.
- Advanced Features
Low EMI - Built in spread spectrum. Unused PCI/SDRAM slots are shut off
by the automatic clock for reducing EMI.
Dual Function Power Button - The system can be in any of the two
states: one is Suspend mode and the other is Soft-Off mode. Pushing the
power button for less than 4 seconds places the system into Suspend
mode. When the power button is pressed for longer than 4 seconds, the
system will enter Soft-Off mode.
Modem Ring Power-On - The system can be powered on automatically
by the activation of modem ringing.
CPU Host/SDRAM - This item allows users to adjust CPU Host Clock,
and SDRAM in BIOS.
- Intelligent Features
Voltage Monitoring - Monitors various voltages of key elements, such as
the CPU, and other critical system voltage levels to ensure a stable current
passing through mainboard components.
Fan Status Monitoring - To prevent the CPU from overheating, the CPU
fan is monitored by RPM, with which the cooling fan is required.
Temperature Monitoring - This item allows users to make sure whether
the CPU or system runs under a suitable temperature.
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3 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Before removing/installing any of these devices: CPU, DIMMs, Add-On
Cards, and Cables, please unplug the onboard power connector.
This section outlines how to install and configure your mainboard. Referring to the following mainboard layout helps you identify various jumpers, connectors, slots, and ports.
Steps described herein will lead you to a quick and correct installation of your system.
FAN1
Floppy
Connector
IR JP4
CN1
DIMM1 DIMM2
FLP1
DIMM3
FAN1
1
VGA Port 2
Connector
VGA2
COM2
ATXPWR
Connector
- CN3
1
COM1
1
Parallel Port
Connector
1
1 CN3
ATXPWR
CPU Overtemperature LED
D30
VGA Port 1
Connector
FAN2
PRN1
VGA1
IDE1
IDE2
AUDIO1
Two IDE
Connectors
USB1
LAN1
1
ATX12V
CN2
nVIDIA
nForce2 IGP
1
AGP1
FAN3
PCI1
FAN3
Realtek 8201BL
(MN31N only)
D1
JP1
CMOS
Clear CMOS
Jumper - JP1
REALTEK
PCI2
Front Audio
W49V002AP
2204484Y2
216WFSA
T AI W AN
RT L 88 01 B
JP9
PCI3
28 20 0Q1 24 0E
A LC 6 50
nVIDIA
MCP-T
Winbond
REALTE K
MCP-T
TAIWAN
TAIWAN
nnFORCE
VIDIA
2
RTL8201BL
CPU Overtemperature
LED - D30
FAN2
Line-Out/
Line-In (Rear-Out)/
Mic-In (Center/
Bass-Out) &
MIDI/Game Port
Connectors
AGP Protection
LED - D1
Three DIMM
Slots
JP5
JP7
JP6
JP8
JP10
JP11
JP11
JP12
1
JP3
JP2
JP13
JP3
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Reset - HLED+
+
PWON GLED -
Front Panel
Header - JP13
Step 1
Install the CPU:
1. Locate the CPU ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket on the upper-right
sector of your mainboard (between the back-panel connectors and the
DIMM memory slots).
2. Pull the CPU ZIF socket lever slightly sideways away from the socket to
unlock the lever, and then bring it to an upwardly vertical position.
3. Place your AMD AthlonXP/Athlon/Duron processor in the socket A. Note
that the CPU's edges have been purposely designed non-symmetrically
to prevent from inserting the processor in the wrong direction. The following diagram demonstrates the correct placement of the CPU in the ZIF socket.
You can see that the two blunt-edged corners should face towards the socketlever.
SOCKET462
Blank
Notch
AMD CPU
Lever
ASSEMBLED IN MALAYSIA
SOCKET462
Blank
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Step 2.
Set Jumpers
The default jumper settings have been set for the common usage standard of
this mainboard. Therefore, you need not to reset the jumpers unless you require special adjustments as the following case:
Clear CMOS Setting
For first-time DIY system builders, we recommend that you not change the
default jumper settings if you are not quite familiar with the mainboard configuration procedures. The factory-set default settings are tuned for optimum
system performance. For advanced users who prefer to customize their
system, section 3.2 Jumper Settings provides the detailed information on
how to configure your mainboard manually.
Step 3
Install DDR SDRAM System Memory
To install memory, insert DDR SDRAM memory module(s) in the DIMM
banks. Note that DDR SDRAM modules are directional and will not go in the
DIMM banks if they are not properly oriented. After the module is fully inserted into the DIMM bank, lift the clips of both sides of the DIMM bank to
lock the module in place.
DDR SDRAM
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Step 4
Install Internal Peripherals in System Case
Before you place the mainboard into your system case, we recommend that
you first assemble all the internal peripheral devices into the computer housing, including, but not limited to, the hard disk drive (IDE/HDD), floppy disk
drive (FDD), CD-ROM drive, and ATX power supply unit.
To install IDE & FDD drives, follow these procedures:
1. Set the required jumpers on each device according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. (IDE, HDD, and CD-ROM have to set jumpers
to Master or Slave mode depending on whether you install more than one
device of each kind.)
2. Connect the IDE cable and FDD cable on the back-panel of the internal
peripheral devices to the corresponding headers on board. Note that the
cable should be oriented with its colored stripe (usually red or magenta)
connected to pin#1 of the IDE or FDD connector on the mainboard and
on the device as well.
3. Connect an available power cable from your system power supply unit to
the back-panel of each peripheral device. Note that the power cable is directional and cannot fit in if not properly positioned.
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Step 5
Mount the Mainboard on the Computer Chassis
1. You may find there are a lot of mounting holes on your computer chassis
and mainboard. To match the holes on both properly, the key point is to
make the back-panel of the mainboard in a close fit with your system case,
as shown below.
2. Position the studs between the chassis and the mainboard. The studs are
used to fix the mainboard and to keep a certain distance between the
them, for avoiding any electrical shorts in-between.
(If your computer case is already equipped with mounting studs, you need
to tighten the screws to attach the mainboard.)
Note: In most computer housings, you can find 4 or more holes to place
studs for fixing the mainboard. If there aren't enough matching holes,
screw at least 4 studs to ensure the proper attachment of the mainboard.
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Step 6
Connect Front-Panel LEDs/Switches/Speaker/USBs
You can find there are several cables existing in the system case and originating from the front-panel devices (HDD LED, Green LED, Reset switch, PC
Speaker, and USB devices etc.). These cables serve to connect the front-panel
LEDs, switches, speaker, and USB connectors to JP13 and JP2/JP3, as shown
below.
JP3
JP2
JP13
1 JP3
1
USB 5&6 USB 3&4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Speaker EPMI
- PLED+
Reset - HLED+
+
PWON GLED
1
JP13
6
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1 3 5 7
1=POWER (5V)
3=DATA35=DATA3+
7=GND
9=KEY
JP2/JP3
9
2=POWER (5V)
4= DATA46= DATA4+
8=GND
10=NC
Step 7
Connect IDE and Floppy Disk Drives
1. IDE cable connectors
IDE1 IDE2
FLP1
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Step 8
Connect Other Internal Peripherals
1. CD_IN (JP6/JP8), AUX_IN (JP10), and Center/Bass (JP5) connectors
JP5
JP6
CD_IN
2. IR header (JP4)
JP4
1
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IR
JP8
1
CD_IN
JP10
1
AUX_IN
Step 9
Connect the Power Supplies
1. System power connectors (CN2/CN3)
CN3
1
ATXPWR
CN2
1
ATX12V
Step 10
Install Add-On Cards in Expansion Slots
1. Accelerated Grapics Port (AGP) Card
2. PCI Card
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Step 11
Connect External Peripherals to Back-Panel
You are now ready to connect the external peripherals to your system's backpanel.
foxconn
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10
Step 12
System Boot Up For the First-Time
To ensure your system completedly and correctly installed, please refer to the
above installation steps once again before first booting up your system.
1. Insert a system-bootable floppy disk (DOS 6.2X, Windows 9X/NT, or
others), which contains the FDISK and FORMAT utilities.
2. Turn on the system power.
3. First, you need to use the FDISK utility to create a primary partition of the
hard disk. You can also add an extended partition if your primary partition does not use all of the available hard disk space. If you choose to
add an extended partition, you will have to create one or more logical
partitions to occupy all the space available to the extended partition. The
FDISK utility will assign a drive letter (i.e. C:, D:, E:,......) to each partition
shown in the FDISK program. After the FDISK procedure, reboot your
system by using the same disk.
Note: DOS 6.2X and Windows 95A can only support up to 2.1GB of HDD
partition. If you use the FDISK utility with one of the operating systems mentioned above, you can only install your HDD into any partitions no larger than 2.1GB.
4. Now, use the FORMAT utility to format all the partitions you've created.
When formatting the primary partition (C:), key in the command, "FORMAT C:/S."
Note: FORMAT C:/S can transfer all the necessary system files into the primary partition of your hard disk. Afterwards, your HDD will become
a bootable drive.
5. Install all the necessary drivers for CD-ROM, Mouse, etc.
6. Setup the complete operating system according to your OS installation
guide.
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Step 13
Install Drivers & Software Components
Please note that all the system utilities and drivers are designed for Win 9x/
2000/ME/NT/XP operating systems. Make sure your operating system is
already installed before running the installation programs on CD-ROM.
1. Insert the MN31/N bundled CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. The
auto-run program will display the main installation window on screen.
2. Choose "Install Mainboard MN31(N)" and complete it.
3. Choose "Install Nvidia Chipset driver" and complete it.
4. Quit (from the auto-run installation program).
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D1
E2
D1
E7
D1
B1
B2
D1
E1
B3
D1
E10
B2
D1
E2
B4~B7
D1
B8~B9
E1
A1
E2
E9
C8
E3
E4
E5
E6
C9
C10
C1~C7
CPU/Memory/Expansion Slots
Socket A
: CPU socket for AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron, 462-pin
processors
DIMM1/2/3 : Three DIMM slots for 128, 256, 512 MB, and 1GB of
2.5V DDR SDRAM
(The total installed memory does not exceed 3GB.)
AGP
: One AGP slot supports 8X/4X/2X AGP device.
PCI
: Three 32-bit PCI expansion slots
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Jumpers
A1
JP1
B1
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
Back-Panel Connectors
KB
: PS/2 keyboard port
MS
: PS/2 mouse port
VGA1/VGA2 : VGA1/VGA2 ports
PRN1
: Parallel port (printer)
LINE-OUT
: Line-Out port
LINE-IN
: Line-In (shared with Rear-Out) port
MIC-IN
: Mic-In (shared with Center/Bass-Out) port
MIDI/GAME
: MIDI/Game port
USB
: USB1/USB2 ports
LAN1
: LAN port (MN31N Only)
Front-Panel Connectors
HLED
: HDD LED
C1
GLED
: Green LED
C2
Reset
: Hardware reset switch
C3
C4
PWON
: ATX power on/off switch
EPMI
: EPMI connector
C5
PLED
: Power LED
C6
Speaker
: Speaker connector
C7
JP9
: Front-panel audio header
C8
JP11/JP12
: Front-panel 1394a headers (1394a port1/1394a port2)
C9
: Extended USB headers (USB 3&4/USB 5&6)
C10 JP2/ JP3
Internal-Peripheral Connectors
IDE1
: IDE primary interface (dual-channel)
D1
IDE2
: IDE secondary interface (dual-channel)
D1
D1
FLP1
: Floppy disk drive interface
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Other Connectors
E1
CN2/CN3
: ATX power supply connectors
E2
FAN1
: CPU fan connector
E2
FAN2
: System fan connector
E2
FAN3
: System fan connector
E3
JP5
: Audio Center/Bass header
JP7
: SPDIF Ext. header
E4
JP6/JP8
: Audio CD_IN connectors
E5
E6
JP10
: Audio AUX_IN connector
COM1/COM2 : Serial port connectors
E7
JP4
: IR header
E8
D1
: AGP protection LED
E9
: CPU overtemperature LED
E10 D30
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Jumpers
A1
JP1
1
1
Pin 2-3 (Clear CMOS)
CMOS
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Back-Panel Connectors
B1
B2
PS/2 Keyboard
B3
PS/2 Mouse
VGA Port2
B4
Parallel Port
foxconn
B5
VGA Port1
Line-Out Port
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B6
B7
B8
USB Port2
B9
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LAN Port
Front-Panel Connectors
C1
Speaker
C2
EPMI
PLED
Reset HLED
- +
+ PWON GLED
1
JP13
Speaker
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EPMI
PLED
Reset HLED
- +
+ PWON GLED
1
JP13
C3
Speaker
C4
EPMI
PLED
Reset HLED
- +
+ PWON GLED
1
JP13
Speaker
EPMI
PLED
Reset HLED
- +
+ PWON GLED
1
JP13
Note : Please notice all the LED connectors are directional. If your chassis's
LED does not light up during running, please change it to the opposite
direction.
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C5
Speaker
C6
EPMI
PLED
Reset HLED
- +
+
PWON GLED
1
JP13
Speaker
C7
EPMI
PLED
Reset HLED
- +
+
PWON GLED
1
JP13
Speaker
EPMI
PLED
Reset HLED
- +
+
PWON GLED
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1
JP13
C8
2 4 6 8 10
1 3 5 7 9
JP9
Pin Assignments:
1=MIC_IN
3=MIC_POWER
5=FRONT OUT (RIGHT)
7=NC
9=FRONT OUT (LEFT)
C9
2=AGND
4=AVDD (5V)
6=BACK OUT (RIGHT)
8=NC
10=BACK OUT (LEFT)
JP9
1
Front Audio
1
JP11/JP12
Pin Assignments:
1=TPA+
3=GND
5=TPB+
7=+12V
9=KEY
2=TPA4=GND
6=TPB8=+12V
10=GND
JP11
JP12
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C10
2 4 6 8 10
1 3 5 7 9
Pin Assignments:
1=POWER (5V)
3=DATA35=DATA3+
7=GND
9=KEY
JP2/JP3
2=POWER (5V)
4=DATA46=DATA4+
8=GND
10=NC
JP3
1
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USB 5&6
JP2
1
USB 3&4
FLP1
IDE1 IDE2
1
1
Important:
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Other Connectors
E1
CN3
ATXPWR ATX12V
1
ATXPWR
CN3
CN2
CN2
1
ATX12V
A traditional ATX system remains in the power-off stage when AC power resumes from power failure. However, it is inconvenient for a network server or
workstation if there is not an UPS to execute power-on. Thus, this motherboard
supports an AC Power Auto Recovery function to solve this problem. You may
enable the function, "PWRON After PWR-Fail," in the sub-menu of "Power
Management Setup" within the BIOS setup program.
Note 1:
Note 2:
Note 3:
Note 4:
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E2
+12V
FAN1
1
SENSE
FAN2
Note:
Both cable wiring and type of plug
may vary, which depend on the fan
maker. Keep in mind that the red wire
should always be connected to the
+12V header and the black wire to
the ground (GND) header.
E3
1
FAN3
1
1 2 3 4
JP5
Pin Assignments:
1=CENTER
2=GND
3=GND
4=BASS
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JP5
E4
9 7 5 3 1
10 8 6 4 2
1
JP7
Pin Assignments:
1=+12V
2=VCC
3=N/A
4=SPDIF-OUT
5=SPDIF-IN
6=GND
7=N/A
8=N/A
9=KEY
10=GND
JP7
SPDIF Ext.
E5
Pin Assignments:
1=CD In-LEFT
2=CD-GND
3=CD-GND
4=CD In-RIGHT
JP6
4 3 2 1
JP8
JP6
1 2 3 4
CD_IN
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JP8
1
CD_IN
E6
JP10
1 2 3 4
Pin Assignments:
1=AUX-LEFT
2=AGND
3=AGND
4=AUX-RIGHT
JP10
1
E7
AUX_IN
COM2
1
COM1
1
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E8
IR Header (JP4)
If you have an Infrared device, this mainboard can implement IR transfer
function. This mainboard supports Normal, IrDA, ASKIR, or SCR transfer
mode. To enable this function, attach a 6-pin infrared device cable to the IR
(JP4) header. Please note that every pin is properly allocated. If not, your IR
device may be damaged.
JP4
Pin Assignments:
1=NC
1
2 4 6
IR
2=KEY
JP4
3=POWER (5V) 1 1 3 5
4=GND
5=IRTX
6=IRRX
E9
E10
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1. Install Memory:
Install memory in any or all of the banks. The combination shown as follows.
DIMM
Socket
Memory Modules
Module
Quantity
DIMM 1
x1
DIMM 2
x1
DIMM 3
x1
2. Upgrade Memory:
You can easily upgrade the system memory by inserting additional DDR
SDRAM modules in available DIMM banks. The total system memory is
calculated by simply adding up the memory in all DIMM banks. After upgrade, the new system memory value will automatically be computed and
displayed in the field "Standard CMOS Setup" of BIOS setup program.
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4 SOFTWARE UTILITY
4.1 Mainboard CD Overview
Note: The CD contents attached in MN31/N mainboard are
subject to change without notice.
To start your mainboard CD disc, just insert it into your CD-ROM drive and
the CD AutoRun screen should appear. If the AutoRun screen does not
appear, double click or run D:\Autorun.exe (assuming that your CD-ROM
drive is drive D:).
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Once you made your selection, a Setup window run the installation automatically. When the copying files is done, make sure you reboot the system to take
the installation effect.
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Dualview
With the Windows system tray presented on a single display, "Dualview" is
defined to reproduce a Windows desktop background or windows on a
single display to the other one. Follow the instructions listed below to enable
this mode:
1. Right click on your Windows desktop and select "Properties";
2. On the "Display Properties" window, select the "Settings" tab;
3. In the "Drag the monitor icons to match the physical arrangement of your
monitors" item, specify a display to represent replications;
4. Check "Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor";
5. Click on "Apply" to complete the configurations.
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5 BIOS SETUP
MN31/N BIOS ROM has a built-in Setup program that allows users to modify
the basic system configuration. This information is stored in battery-backed
RAM so that it retains the Setup information even if the system power is
turned off.
The system BIOS is managing and executing a variety of hardware related
functions in the system, including:
System date and time
Hardware execution sequence
Power management functions
Allocation of system resources
Step 2.
Note1.
Note2.
Step 3.
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PnP/PCI Configurations
This option configures how PnP (Plug and Play ) and PCI expansion
cards operate in your system.
PC Health Status
This entry shows the current system temperature, voltage, and fan
speed.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Use this menu to install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in the
setup utility.
Load Optimized Defaults
Use this menu to install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in
the setup utility.
Set Supervisor/User Password
Use this menu to change, set, or disable supervisor/user password. It
allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or only to Setup.
Save & Exit Setup
Save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the
Setup Utility.
Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit
the Setup Utility.
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System Performance
[ Optimal ] - Use the most stable settings.
[ Aggressive/Turbo ] - Use over clocked settings for higher performance
but with higher risk of instability.
[ Expert ] - Allows fall custemization of performance options. Advanced
users only.
The choice: Optimal, Aggressive, Turbo, or Expert.
FSB Frequency
This item select FSB frequency.
The Choice: 100MHz, 102~123MHz, 125MHz, 127~148MHz,
150MHz, 152~175MHz, 177~200MHz.
CPU Interface
[ Optimal ] - Use most stable CPU/FSB parameters.
[ Aggressive ] - Use overclocked CPU/FSB parameters.
The choice: Optimal or Aggressive.
Memory Frequecny
This item select DDR SDRAM frequency.
The choice: By SPD, 50%, 60%, 66%, 75%, 80%, 83%, 100%,
120%, 125%, 133%, 150%, 166%, 200%, or Auto.
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Resulting Frequecny
This item presents the DDR SDRAM frequency you've selected in the
previous item.
Memory Timings
This item allows you to set the Memory Timings. The following four items
become available as this item is set to Expert.
The choice: Optimal, Aggressive, Turbo, or Expert.
T(RAS)
This item defines the timing delay for DRAM precharge.
The choice: 1~15.
T(RCD)
This item defines the timing of the transition from RAS (row address strobe)
to CAS (column address strobe) as both rows and columns are separately
addressed shortly after DRAM is refreshed.
The choice: 1~7.
T(RP)
This item defines the numbers of cycles for RAS to be allowed to precharge.
The choice: 1~7.
CAS Latency
This item defines the timing delay in clock cycles before SDRAM starts a
read command after receiving it.
The choice: 2.0, 2.5, or 3.0.
FSB Spread Spectrum
This item allows you to set the spread spectrum modulation.
The choice: Disabled, 0.50%, or 1.00%.
AGP Spread Spectrum
This item allows you to set the spread spectrum modulation.
The choice: Disabled or 0.50%.
Frame Buffer Size
This item allows you to set the VGA frame buffer size.
The Choice: 8M, 16M, 32M, 64M, 128M, or Disabled.
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Integrated Peripherals
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ACPI Function
This item allows you to enable the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and
Power Management) feature.
Note: ACPI is a power management specification that makes hardware status information available to the operating system. ACPI
enables a PC to turn its peripherals on or off for improving the
power management. It also allows a PC to be turned on or off
by external devices, so that a mouse or keyboard can wake up
the computer.
ACPI Suspend Type
This item allows you to select sleep state when suspend. In the default,
S1(POS), the suspend mode is equivalent to a software power down. If
you select S3(STR), the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM. i.e., the
system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system
memory.
The choice: S1(POS), S3(STR), or S1&S3.
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Power Management
This category allows you to select the type (or degree) of power saving
mode settings.
Min Saving
Minimum power management.
Suspend Mode=1 hr.
Max Saving
Maximum power management.
Suspend Mode=1 min.
User Define
Allows you to set each mode individually.
Suspend Mode= Disabled or 1 min ~1 hr.
The choice: Min Saving, Max Saving, or User Define.
Video Off Method
This determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
V/H SYNC+Blank This selection will cause the system to turn off
the vertical and horizontal synchronization
ports and write blanks to the video buffer.
Blank Screen
This option only writes blanks to the video
buffer.
DPMS Support
Initial display power management signaling.
The choice: V/H SYNC+Blank, Blank Screen, or DPMS Support.
HDD Power Down
The IDE hard drive will spin down if it is not accessed within a specified
length of time. Options are from 1 Min to 15 Min and Disabled.
The choice: Disabled or 1 Min~15 Min.
HDD Down In Suspend
The item allows you to enable or disable the HDD Down In Suspend.
The choice: Enabled or Disabled.
Soft-Off By PBTN
Pressing the power button for more than 4 seconds forces the system to
enter the Soft-Off state when the system has " hung".
The choice: Delay 4 Sec or Instant-Off.
WOL(PME#) From Soft-Off
If this item sets to Enabled, the system power will be turned on when the
LAN port receives an incoming signal. You have to connect the fax/
modem to the mainboard Wake-On-LAN connector for this feature to
work.
The choice: Enabled or Disabled.
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PnP/PCI Configurations
This category configures how PnP and PCI operate in your system.
Correctly setting up the IRQ and DMA (both PnP and PCI use) assignments will make your system work stably. It is strongly recommended
that only technical users make changes to the default settings.
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PC Health Status
Shutdown Temperature
Enable you to set the maximum temperature that system can reach
before powering down.
The choice: 60C/140F, 65C/149F, 70C/158F, or Disabled.
The following items provide you with information about the system's
current operating status. You cannot make changes to one of them,
including:
CPU Voltage
AGP Voltage
3.3V VIN
+5V VIN
+12V VIN
-12V VIN
Chipset Voltage
5V SBVIN
Voltage Battery
System Temperature
CPU Temperature
PWM Temperature
FAN1 Speed
FAN2 Speed
FAN3 Speed
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Pressing 'Y' loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal
performance system operations.
Pressing 'Y' loads the default values that are factory-set for optimal
performance system operation.
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This allows you to exit from Setup without storing in CMOS any
change. The previous selections remain in effect. This exits from the
Setup utility and restarts your computer.
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