Albatron PM73V User Manual

PM73V
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
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Ver: EG100

Albatron PM73V Specifications

General

Brand	Albatron
Model	PM73V
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1: Getting Started

Introduction

Overview of the PM73V mainboard features and capabilities.

Mainboard Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the mainboard, including CPU, chipset, memory, and slots.

Onboard Connectors and Features

Details on IDE, SATA, I/O, USB ports, Audio CODEC, and LAN PHY.

BIOS and System Features

Details on BIOS, Green Function, Shadow RAM, Flash Memory, and Hardware Monitor.

Mainboard Configuration and Layout

Diagram showing the layout of PM73V mainboard components and connectors.

Hardware Installation Overview

Guide for installing essential hardware components like CPU, memory, and expansion cards.

Back Panel Ports and Connectivity

Description of PS/2, VGA, USB, and LAN ports on the back panel.

Onboard Connectors

Details on Floppy, IDE, and SATA II connectors for storage devices.

Front Panel Header Connections

Explanation of headers for power button, LEDs, and reset switch on the front panel.

Internal Headers and Connectors

Details on COM, USB, and Speaker headers for internal system connections.

Jumpers and Configuration Headers

Configuration options using IRDA, JP1, and JBAT jumpers.

Audio Configuration and Setup

Setup for CD-ROM audio-in, HDMI-SPDIF, and front panel audio header.

Expansion Slots

Information on PCI-Express x16, PCI-Express x1, and PCI slots for expansion cards.

Power Supply Connections

Details on ATX power connectors (ATXPWR, ATX12V) for system power.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

BIOS Setup Introduction

Introduction to the PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS Setup program.

BIOS Navigation Keys

Explanation of keystrokes used for navigating the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Main Menu Overview

Overview of the main menu options and their functions in the BIOS setup.

BIOS Configuration Settings

Details on miscellaneous, health, thermal, overclocking, and password settings.

Chapter 3: Software Setup

Software List and Compatibility

Lists available drivers for NVIDIA Chipset and Realtek Audio with OS compatibility.

Driver Installation Process

Instructions for installing drivers from the CD, including manual launch and selection.

Accessing User Manual and Files

How to select and read the user manual or browse CD contents.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting: Power and Boot Issues

Resolving power-on failures, system hangs, and boot problems.

Troubleshooting: Disk and Display Issues

Diagnosing disk access errors, invalid configuration messages, and blank screens.

Troubleshooting: Peripheral and System Errors

Resolving keyboard failures, monitor issues, drive errors, and key malfunctions.

Appendix I: Audio Channel Setup

Channels Setup Guide

Steps to configure 2, 4, 6, or 8 channel audio output and perform auto-test.

Appendix II: RAID Configuration

RAID Introduction

Explanation of RAID technology for disk management and data redundancy.

RAID 0: Disk Striping

Details on disk striping for performance enhancement without fault tolerance.

RAID 1: Disk Mirroring

Details on disk mirroring for fault tolerance and data redundancy.