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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction...3 1.1 Before You Start...3 1.2 Package Checklist...3 1.3 Motherboard Features ...4 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors ...5 1.5 Motherboard Layout ...6 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation...7 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...7 2.2 FAN Headers...9 2.3 Installing System Memory...10 2.4 Connectors and Slots ...12 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup...14 3.1 How ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction...3 1.1 Before You Start...3 1.2 Package Checklist...3 1.3 Motherboard Features ...4 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors ...5 1.5 Motherboard Layout ...6 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation...7 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...7 2.2 FAN Headers...9 2.3 Installing System Memory...10 2.4 Connectors and Slots ...12 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup...14 3.1 How ...
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...(optional) Se rial ATA Powe r Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may damage the equipment. MCP6P-M2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU ST ART Thank you follow the instructions be low: Prepare a dry and stable work ing environment with sufficie nt lighting...or flex the board. Before you take the mothe rboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourse lf prope rly by area or your motherboard version. 3 Do not leave any safe ly grounde d appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to be fore ope ration. Be fore...
...(optional) Se rial ATA Powe r Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may damage the equipment. MCP6P-M2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU ST ART Thank you follow the instructions be low: Prepare a dry and stable work ing environment with sufficie nt lighting...or flex the board. Before you take the mothe rboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourse lf prope rly by area or your motherboard version. 3 Do not leave any safe ly grounde d appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to be fore ope ration. Be fore...
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... tran sfer rates up to 1 GHz Bandwidth Support HyperTran sport nForce 6100-430 ITE 8716F Environ men t Con trol in Connector Slots On Board Connector 4 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOT HERBOARD FEAT URES SPEC Socket AM2 AMD 64 Architectu re enables 32 and 64 bit compu ting Supports Hyper Tran sport and Cool...
... tran sfer rates up to 1 GHz Bandwidth Support HyperTran sport nForce 6100-430 ITE 8716F Environ men t Con trol in Connector Slots On Board Connector 4 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOT HERBOARD FEAT URES SPEC Socket AM2 AMD 64 Architectu re enables 32 and 64 bit compu ting Supports Hyper Tran sport and Cool...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 JKBMS1 MOT HERBOARD LAYOUT JCFA N1 JATXP WR4 JKBM SPWR1 DIMMA1 J US BPWR1 JUSB1 JATXP WR1 JUSBLAN1 JUSBPW R2 IDE1 BIOS JA UDIO1 nForce 6100-430 JCDIN1 JA UDIOF 1 DIMMB1 J US B3 JUSB2 J US B4 J CMOS1 SATA 3 Super I/O JCOM1 Socket VGA A M2 L AN PCI-EX16 BAT1 PCI1 SATA4 Codec J SPDIF_O UT1 J PRNT1 PCI2 FDD1 SATA1 JSFAN1 SATA2 JPANEL1 Not e:
Motherboard Manual 1.5 JKBMS1 MOT HERBOARD LAYOUT JCFA N1 JATXP WR4 JKBM SPWR1 DIMMA1 J US BPWR1 JUSB1 JATXP WR1 JUSBLAN1 JUSBPW R2 IDE1 BIOS JA UDIO1 nForce 6100-430 JCDIN1 JA UDIOF 1 DIMMB1 J US B3 JUSB2 J US B4 J CMOS1 SATA 3 Super I/O JCOM1 Socket VGA A M2 L AN PCI-EX16 BAT1 PCI1 SATA4 Codec J SPDIF_O UT1 J PRNT1 PCI2 FDD1 SATA1 JSFAN1 SATA2 JPANEL1 Not e:
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Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Motherboard Manual Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation. 8 Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation.
Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Motherboard Manual Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation. 8 Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation.
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Motherboard Manual 2.3 INST ALLING SYST EM MEMORY A. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 10 DIM MA1 DIM MB1 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Modules 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Motherboard Manual 2.3 INST ALLING SYST EM MEMORY A. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 10 DIM MA1 DIM MB1 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Modules 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
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C. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Total Memory Size Max is 4GB. Dual Channel Status Disabled Disabled Enabled DIMMA1 O X O DIMMB1 X O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 11 Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel f unction of the same density in pair, shown in the f ollowing table. MCP6P-M2 B.
C. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Total Memory Size Max is 4GB. Dual Channel Status Disabled Disabled Enabled DIMMA1 O X O DIMMB1 X O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 11 Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel f unction of the same density in pair, shown in the f ollowing table. MCP6P-M2 B.
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The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so y ou can connect up to two hard disk driv es. 40 39 2 1 12 FDD1: Floppy Disk Conne ctor 2 1 34 33 IDE1: Hard Disk Conne ctor The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk ty pes. This connector supports the prov ided f loppy drive ribbon cables. Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECT ORS AND SLOT S The motherboard prov ides a standard floppy disk connector that prov ides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 f unctionality.
The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so y ou can connect up to two hard disk driv es. 40 39 2 1 12 FDD1: Floppy Disk Conne ctor 2 1 34 33 IDE1: Hard Disk Conne ctor The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk ty pes. This connector supports the prov ided f loppy drive ribbon cables. Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECT ORS AND SLOT S The motherboard prov ides a standard floppy disk connector that prov ides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 f unctionality.
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MCP6P-M2 PCI-EX16: PCI-Express x16 Slot PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. This PCI slot is a bus standard for expansion cards. PCI stands f or Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is designated as 32 bits. PCI-EX16 PCI1~PCI2: Pe riphe ral Component Interconne ct Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI1 PCI2 13 PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, f or an aggregate of 2.5GB/s on the data pins. 2X bandwidth ov er the traditional PCI architecture.
MCP6P-M2 PCI-EX16: PCI-Express x16 Slot PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. This PCI slot is a bus standard for expansion cards. PCI stands f or Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is designated as 32 bits. PCI-EX16 PCI1~PCI2: Pe riphe ral Component Interconne ct Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI1 PCI2 13 PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, f or an aggregate of 2.5GB/s on the data pins. 2X bandwidth ov er the traditional PCI architecture.
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.... Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed 3.2 DET AIL SETT INGS This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW T O SET UP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch f unctions.
.... Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed 3.2 DET AIL SETT INGS This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW T O SET UP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch f unctions.
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Pin Assignment +5V (fused) +5V (fused) USBUSBUSB+ USB+ Ground Ground Key NC JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB4 2 1 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SATA1~SATA4: Se rial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC f ront panel, and also can be connected with 4 channels SATA interf ace. Motherboard Manual JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4: He ade rs for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to SATA Controller with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 1 4 7 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Assignment Ground T X+ T XGround RXRX+ Ground 16
Pin Assignment +5V (fused) +5V (fused) USBUSBUSB+ USB+ Ground Ground Key NC JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB4 2 1 10 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SATA1~SATA4: Se rial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC f ront panel, and also can be connected with 4 channels SATA interf ace. Motherboard Manual JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4: He ade rs for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to SATA Controller with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 1 4 7 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Assignment Ground T X+ T XGround RXRX+ Ground 16
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... f ollow the procedures to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". Motherboard Manual JSPDIF_O UT1: Digital Audio-out Conne ctor This connector allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 1 3 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 1 3 1 3 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Proce dures: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Wait f or...
... f ollow the procedures to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". Motherboard Manual JSPDIF_O UT1: Digital Audio-out Conne ctor This connector allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 1 3 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 1 3 1 3 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Proce dures: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Wait f or...
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.... JUSBPWR2: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBPWR1: USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4) are powered by +5V standby voltage. Motherboard Manual JUSBPWR1/JUSBPWR2: Powe r Source Heade rs for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBPWR1: +5V for USB ports at f ront panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4).
.... JUSBPWR2: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBPWR1: USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4) are powered by +5V standby voltage. Motherboard Manual JUSBPWR1/JUSBPWR2: Powe r Source Heade rs for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBPWR1: +5V for USB ports at f ront panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4).
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..., the controller switches to more expensive and less reliable media. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is impaired during driv e rebuilds. Perf ormance is 2. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is ideal f or small databases or any other drive. Drawbacks: Requires 2 driv es for high-availability solutions, or as...
..., the controller switches to more expensive and less reliable media. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is impaired during driv e rebuilds. Perf ormance is 2. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is ideal f or small databases or any other drive. Drawbacks: Requires 2 driv es for high-availability solutions, or as...
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... 9 PARITY Dis k 2 nForce 6100-430 DATA 2 PARITY DATA 5 DATA 8 PARITY DATA 11 Dis k 3 PARITY DATA 4 DATA 6 PARITY DATA 10 DATA 12 ※ For more drives. Motherboard Manual RAID 5: RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across all the drives in the array. Write perf ormance can be CPU intensiv e.
... 9 PARITY Dis k 2 nForce 6100-430 DATA 2 PARITY DATA 5 DATA 8 PARITY DATA 11 Dis k 3 PARITY DATA 4 DATA 6 PARITY DATA 10 DATA 12 ※ For more drives. Motherboard Manual RAID 5: RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across all the drives in the array. Write perf ormance can be CPU intensiv e.
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B. Pleas e download the latest version of Acrobat Reader software from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. MCP6P-M2 CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INST ALLAT ION NOT E After you ins ert the Driver CD, please use file brows er to locate ...Driver icon. Note: You will see the following window after you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your motherboard and operating system. Click on the Manual icon to launch the installation program. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on each ...
B. Pleas e download the latest version of Acrobat Reader software from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. MCP6P-M2 CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INST ALLAT ION NOT E After you ins ert the Driver CD, please use file brows er to locate ...Driver icon. Note: You will see the following window after you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your motherboard and operating system. Click on the Manual icon to launch the installation program. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on each ...
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... again. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. CPU Overheated 26 CPU fan speed is over heated, the motherboard will shut down automatically Beep Sound One long beep followed by two short beeps High-low siren sound One Short beep when system boot-up...fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Motherboard Manual 5.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Meaning Video card not found or v ideo card memory bad CPU overheated System will shutdown automatically to relief the...
... again. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. CPU Overheated 26 CPU fan speed is over heated, the motherboard will shut down automatically Beep Sound One long beep followed by two short beeps High-low siren sound One Short beep when system boot-up...fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Motherboard Manual 5.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Meaning Video card not found or v ideo card memory bad CPU overheated System will shutdown automatically to relief the...