Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1
Introduction..............................................................................................1-1
Package Check List..................................................................................1-1
Feature Summary......................................................................................1-2
Special Features........................................................................................1-3
Major Components...................................................................................1-5
Headers and Connectors...........................................................................1-7
Jumpers.....................................................................................................1-13
Rear Panel................................................................................................1-14
CHAPTER 2
Installing the CPU and the CPU fooling FAN..........................................2-1
Installing Memory Module.......................................................................2-1
Connecting IDE, Floppy and SATA cable..................................................2-2
Installing Motherboard in a case...............................................................2-2
Connecting IDE, Floppy & SATA Device..................................................2-3
Installing Expansion cards........................................................................2-3
Connecting the Power supply cable...........................................................2-4
Powering up..............................................................................................2-4
CHAPTER 3
Entering the BIOS Setup Menu.................................................................3-1
Updating and Recovering the BIOS...........................................................3-1
Using AWARD Flash to update your BIOS..........................................3-1
Using ECS EZ Flash to update your BIOS..........................................3-2
Using ECS Top-Hat Flash to recover your BIOS..................................3-3
The Main Menu.......................................................................................3-3
Standard CMOS Features............................................................3-3
Advanced BIOS Features............................................................3-5
Advanced Chipset Features.........................................................3-8
Integrated Peripherals.................................................................3-9
Power Management Setup.................................................................3-13
PNP/PCI Configurations..................................................................3-16
PC Health Status............................................................................3-17
Frequency/Voltage Control................................................................3-18
Load Fail-Safe Defaults...................................................................3-19
Load Optimized Defaults..................................................................3-19
Set Supervisor/User Password...........................................................3-19
Save & Exit Setup...........................................................................3-20
Exit Without Saving.........................................................................3-20
CHAPTER 4
Software CD Information.........................................................................4-1
Running the Software CD.........................................................................4-1
Setup Tab..................................................................................................4-1
Application Tab........................................................................................4-2
Read Me Tab............................................................................................4-2
Software Utilities Introduction.................................................................4-2
Multi-Language Translations
Legal Notices
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This chapter entails the newest technology and rich
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Reference
1.1
Introduction....................................................1-1
1.2 Package Check List...........................................1-1
1.3 Feature Summary...........................................1-2
1.4 Special Features.............................................1-3
1.5 Major Components........................................1-5
1.6 Headers and Connectors................................1-7
1.7
Jumpers........................................................1-13
1.8 Rear Panel...................................................1-14
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing the ECS PF4 Extreme motherboard.
1.2 Package Check List
Motherboard
User’s Guide
Installation CD
The PF4 Extreme is the next generation of high performance motherboard
designed to support the LGA775 socket Intel Pentiun4/Prescott Processors.
This motherboard has an ATX form factor that uses a 6-layer printed circuit
board and measures 305 mm x 244 mm.
The PF4 Extreme motherboard is based on the Intel 915P(Grandsdale)
Northbridge and ICH6 chipsets to set a new benchmark for the best desktop
platform solution. Supporting up to 4 GB of system memory with DDR2
400/533 DDR DIMMs, high resolution graphics via PCI Expess ports,
Dual LAN, USB 2.0, 8-channel audio, Digital S/PDIF in/out, SATA support
and RAID function.
SATA Power Cable
Top Hat Flash
I/O Shield
Two Streamlined IDE &
FDD Ribbon Cable
Two SATA Cables
Cross Over Cable
USB+1394 PCI
Bracket & housing
*Accessories are subject to change with prior notice.
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1.3 Feature Summary
CPU
Chipset
Memory
Expansion
Slots
Storage
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LGA775 Socket for Intel Pentium4/Prescott processor
FSB 800/533MHz
Supports Hyper-Threading Technology
Intel 915P & ICH6
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• North Bridge: Intel 915P
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South Bridge: Intel ICH6
• Dual-channel DDR memory architecture
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• Non-ECC, unbuffered 1.8V DDR DIMMs
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1 x PCI Express x16
2 x PCI Express x1
3 x PCI Slots
4 x 240-pin DDR2 DIMM socket support up to 4 GB
Supports DDR2 400/533
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Supported by ICH6
- 2 x Ultra DMA100/66 devices
- 4 x SATA devices
Supported by SiS180
- 2 x Ultra DMA133/100/66 devices
- 2 x SATA devices
- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 configuration
IEEE 1394a • VIA VT6307 IEEE1394a controller
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Supports 2 x IEEE1394a portrs
Audio
• CMI9880 8-channel audio CODEC
• Compliant with Intel Azalia specification
Dual LAN • Marvel 88E8001 Gigabit LAN Controller
• Realtek8100C 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Controller
Rear panel
I/O
1 x PS/2 keyboard connector
1 x PS/2 mouse connector
4 x USB ports
2 x RJ45 LAN connectors
1 x Serial port (COM1)
1 x Digital SPDIF out
1 x Digital SPDIF in
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• Line-out/Line-in/Microphone in connectors
BIOS features • Award BIOS with 4Mb Flash ROM
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Internal I/O •
Supports Plug and Play 1.0A, APM 1.2, Multi Boot, DMI
Supports ACPI revision 1.0B specificaion
1 x 24-pin ATX Power Supply Connector & 4-pin 12 V
Connector
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1 x Floppy connector- supports 360K ~ 2.88M Bytes, 3
Mode FDDs or LS120
2 x IDE connectors
6 x Serial ATA connectors
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB ports
1 x 1394a header
1 x SMBus header
1 x Front panel switch/LED header
1 x Front panel audio header
1 x LPT header
1 x CHS1 header
1 x SMI1 header
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• CD in header
• CPUFAN/NB_FAN/SYSFAN connectors
Form Factor
• ATX size
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305mm x 244mm
1.4 Special Features
Extreme Power
Extreme Power
Extreme Power
Extreme Power
Extreme Power
Device plug with USB-like
ease!
Upgrade your PC to
Server-grade power now!
Slash memory access time!
One-key boot device
selection!
Awesome overclocking!
Uncompromising DVD
audio quality!
The best aluminum
capacitors empowering!
6-layer PCB!
Extreme Guardian
Extreme Guardian
Extreme Guardian
Extreme Guardian
Extreme Guardian
Auto restart after power
loss!
PC protection tool kit!
A ‘time machine’ to
protect and restore files!
Become your own BIOS
‘doctor’!
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