AMD Geode LX800 - User Manual

USER'S MANUAL
Of
AMD Geode LX800
&
AMD CS5536 Chipset
Based
M/B For AMD Geode LX800 Processor
NO. G03-8F9-F
Rev2.0
Release date: March, 2008
Trademark:
* Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are
subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.

AMD Geode LX800 Specifications

General

Architecture	x86
Core Count	1
Clock Speed	500 MHz
L2 Cache	128 KB
Max Operating Temperature	90°C
Integrated Graphics	Yes
Manufacturing Process	0.13 micron
Instruction Set	MMX, SSE

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction of GEODE LX800 & AMD CS5536 Chipset Motherboards

1-1 Feature of motherboard

Details the key features of the GEODE LX800 & AMD CS5536 chipset motherboard series.

1-1.1 Special Feature of motherboard

Explains a specific feature, OC-CON capacitors, and their benefits.

1-2 Specification

Lists the technical specifications of the motherboard, including design, chipset, CPU, and memory.

1-3 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting

Provides a visual layout of the motherboard and details jumper settings.

Chapter 2 Hardware installation

2-1 Hardware installation Steps

Outlines the sequential steps required for installing the motherboard hardware.

2-2 Checking Motherboards Jumper Setting

Guides users on how to check and configure motherboard jumpers for specific modes.

2-3 Glossary

Defines technical terms and acronyms used in the manual for better comprehension.

2-4 Install Memory

Provides instructions and configurations for installing system memory (SODIMM).

2-5 Expansion Cards

Covers the process and considerations for installing expansion cards.

2-5-1 Procedure For Expansion Card Installation

Step-by-step guide for physically installing an expansion card into the motherboard slot.

2-5-2 Assigning IRQs For Expansion Card

Explains how IRQs are assigned and lists standard interrupt assignments.

2-5-3 Interrupt Request Table For This Motherboard

Shows which IRQs are shared by different motherboard components and slots.

2-6 Connectors and Headers

Identifies and explains the various connectors and headers on the motherboard.

2-6-1 Connectors

Details the function and pinouts of motherboard connectors like power, VGA, LAN, USB.

2-6-2 Headers

Explains the purpose and pin configurations of motherboard headers like USB and system panel.

2-7 Starting Up Your Computer

Provides instructions on how to properly power on and start the computer after installation.

Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS

3-1 Entering Setup

Explains how to access the BIOS Setup utility from the system startup.

3-2 Getting Help

Describes how to use the built-in help features within the BIOS Setup menus.

3-3 The Main Menu

Introduces the BIOS Setup main menu and explains navigation keys and options.

3-4 Standard CMOS Features

Covers settings for date, time, IDE devices, and memory configuration.

3-5 Advanced BIOS Features

Details advanced BIOS settings for performance tuning and system behavior.

3-6 Advanced Chipset Features

Explains how to adjust chipset registers to optimize system performance.

3-7 Integrated Peripherals

Configures settings for integrated hardware like IDE, serial ports, and audio.

3-8 Power Management Setup

Allows configuration of power-saving features and ACPI settings.

3-8-1 IRQ Wakeup Events

Lists IRQ sources that can be configured to wake the system from sleep states.

3-9 PnPPCI Configuration Setup

Covers configuration of Plug and Play and PCI bus settings for resource management.

3-10 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Resets BIOS settings to minimal, stable defaults to recover from configuration issues.

3-11 Load Optimized Defaults

Loads BIOS default values optimized for system performance.

3-12 Password Settings

Allows setting supervisor and user passwords for system and BIOS access security.

Chapter 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION

4-1 VGA Install AMD Geode LX800 VGA Driver

Guides through the installation of the graphics driver for the AMD Geode LX800.

4-2 SOUND Install REALTEK ALC655 Codec Audio Driver

Instructions for installing the audio driver for the Realtek ALC655 codec.

4-3 LAN Install REALTEK RTL8110 SC Ethernet NIC Driver

Details the installation process for the Realtek RTL8110SC Ethernet network driver.

4-4 PC-CILLIN Install PC-CILLIN 2007 Anti-virus program

Steps to install the PC-CILLIN 2007 anti-virus software.

4-5 CRYPTO Install CRYPTO EncryptionDecryption Driver

Instructions for installing the CRYPTO encryption/decryption driver.

4-6 How to Update BIOS

Provides a step-by-step guide on how to update the motherboard's BIOS.

4-7 Pro Magic Plus Function Introduction

Explains the features and functions of the Pro Magic Plus system recovery software.

Appendix

1. Motherboard Dimensions

Displays the physical dimensions and layout of the motherboard.

2. Motherboard Height Distribution

Shows the height distribution of various components and connectors on the motherboard.

3. USB Cable Pin-Definition

Details the pin definitions for USB cables used with the motherboard.