User manual AOPEN AX4SGL

[. . . ] Overview Hardware Installation Troubleshooting & Technical Support Drivers & Utilities AWARD BIOS Setup Glossary Online Manual AX4SG / AX4SG-N / AX4SG-L DOC. NO. : AX4SGL-OL-E0304B AX4SG / AX4SG-N / AX4SG-L 1 AX4SG / AX4SG-N / AX4SG-L W h a t 's i n t h i s m a n u a l Online Manual AX4SG / AX4SG-N / AX4SG-L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What's in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 You Must Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] AOconfig is a Windows based utility with user-friendly interface that allows users to obtain information of the operation system and hardware such as motherboard, CPU, memory, PCI devices and IDE devices. The powerful utility also displays the version of BIOS and firmware for your convenience of maintenance. Moreover, AOconfig allows users to save information in *. BMP or *. TXT format which users may collect the system information in detail and send them to AOpen directly for technical support or further diagnosis of system problem. 1. The system page shows the detail information of the motherboard, the operating system, the processor, and BIOS version. 2. The PCI device page shows the configurations of all PCI devices installed on your motherboard. 67 AX4SG / AX4SG-N / AX4SG-L 3. This page presents the IDE devices information, such as the serial number, the manufacturer, the firmware version, and capacity. Online Manual 4. From this page, users may obtain the technical support information of AOpen. Moreover, detailed information could be saved in . bmp or . txt format. NOTE: AOconfig can be used in Windows 98SE/ME, NT4. 0/2000, or Windows XP. Please be informed that AOconfig can only be operated in a system equipped with an AOpen motherboard. Meanwhile, all applications must be closed before starting AOconfig. 68 AX4SG / AX4SG-N / AX4SG-L Resetable Fuse Online Manual Traditional motherboard has fuse for Keyboard and USB port to prevent over-current or shortage. These fuses are soldered onboard that when it is broken (function as protecting the motherboard), user still cannot replace it and the motherboard is still malfunctioning. With expensive Resetable Fuse, the motherboard can be resumed back to normal function after the fuse had done its protection job. Resetable Fuse 69 AX4SG / AX4SG-N / AX4SG-L 330 0 F L o w ES R Ca p a c it o r Online Manual The quality of low ESR capacitor (Low Equivalent Series Resistance) during high frequency operation is very important for the stability of CPU power. The idea of where to put these capacitors is another know-how that requires experience and detail calculation. Not only that, AX4SG / AX4SG-N / AX4SG-L implements 3300F capacitors, which is much larger than normal capacitor (1500 and 2200f) and it provides better stability for CPU power. 70 AX4SG / AX4SG-N / AX4SG-L Online Manual The power circuit of the CPU core voltage must be checked to ensure system stability for high speed CPUs (such as the new Pentium III, or when overclocking). A typical CPU core voltage is 2. 0V, so a good design should control voltage between 1. 860V and 2. 140V. Below is a timing diagram captured by a Digital Storage Scope, it shows the voltage transient is only 143mv even when maximum 60 current is applied. Note: This diagram for example only, it may not exactly be the same motherboard. 71 AX4SG / AX4SG-N / AX4SG-L Enlarged Aluminum Heatsink Online Manual Cool down CPU and Chipset is important for system reliability. Enlarged aluminum heat sink provides better heat consumption especially when you are trying to over clocking the CPU. 72 AX4SG / AX4SG-N / AX4SG-L Open Ju keBox Player Online Manual Here we are pleased to provide you a brand-new powerful interface--Open JukeBox. Without any cost you can have your PC turn into a fashionable CD player!This latest Open JukeBox motherboard aims at helping you directly operate your CD player on the PC without any hassle of entering Windows operation system. 73 AX4SG / AX4SG-N / AX4SG-L How Your Open JukeBox Works Online Manual The operation of Open JukeBox Player is the same as other CD players. By pressing specific keys on the keyboard you will find playing Open JukeBox Player couldn't be easier than the traditional CD Players. Below is the function description of respective buttons. Power-Off Button Display Screen Boot to Operation System Function Key Power: Pressing O, to directly power off your computer with no hassle of entering Windows Operation System. Boot: Pressing B, to intelligently boot to Windows Operation System for you. Note: Though some of the latest Pause: Pressing P, to pause the music playing temporarily. version of Windows support "Digital Eject: Pressing E, to eject CD tray for you to change CD disc. [. . . ] In most case, newer versions of drivers and BIOS have solved earlier bugs or compatibility problems. http://download. aopen. com. tw/downloads 123 AX4SG / AX4SG-N / AX4SG-L Online Manual 5 6 7 eForum: AOpen eForum is provided to discuss our products with other users, in which your problem probably had been discussed before or will be answered. After log on, you may select your preferred language under "Multi-language". http://club. aopen. com. tw/forum/ Contact Distributors/Resellers: We sell our products through resellers and integrators. 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