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AMD MB500 - User Manual

AMD MB500
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MB500
AMD Geode LX
Mini ITX Motherboard
USER’S MANUAL
Version 1.1

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AMD MB500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAMD
ModelMB500
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Acknowledgments

Introduction

MB500 Product Features

Overview of the MB500 motherboard's key features, including processor, memory, and I/O capabilities.

Checklist

Lists the essential items included in the MB500 motherboard package for installation.

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the MB500 motherboard, covering CPU, memory, I/O, and form factor.

Board Dimensions

Visual representation and measurements of the MB500 motherboard's physical layout.

Installations

Installing the Memory

Step-by-step guide for installing DDR memory modules into the MB500 motherboard's slot.

Setting the Jumpers

Explains the function and configuration of various jumpers on the MB500 motherboard for system settings.

Connectors on MB500

Identifies and describes the various onboard connectors and headers on the MB500 motherboard for peripheral connections.

Watchdog Timer Configuration

Details on configuring the watchdog timer for system stability and lock-up prevention.

BIOS Setup

BIOS Introduction

Basic explanation of the Award BIOS and its role in system initialization and configuration.

BIOS Setup Utility

Guide to navigating and using the Award BIOS Setup utility for system configuration.

Standard CMOS Setup

Instructions for configuring basic hardware settings like date, time, and drive parameters in the CMOS setup.

Advanced BIOS Features

Configuration options for optimizing system performance and boot behavior through advanced BIOS settings.

Advanced Chipset Features

Settings to control and fine-tune the motherboard's chipset for optimal operation.

Integrated Peripherals

Configuration of onboard devices like IDE channels, serial, parallel, and floppy controllers.

Power Management Setup

Options for managing system power consumption and enabling energy-saving features.

PNP;PCI Configurations

Settings for Plug and Play (PnP) and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus configuration.

PC Health Status

Monitoring system hardware parameters such as temperature, voltage, and fan speeds.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Loading default BIOS settings for troubleshooting, prioritizing stability over performance.

Load Optimized Defaults

Loading optimized default BIOS settings for best performance and reliability.

Set Supervisor;User Password

Setting system or setup passwords for security and access control.

Save & Exit Setup

Option to save all BIOS configuration changes and exit the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Option to exit the BIOS setup utility without saving any changes made.

Drivers Installation

Entertainment Encryption;Decryption Controller Driver

Procedure for installing the driver for the entertainment encryption/decryption controller.

VGA Drivers Installation

Guide for installing the graphics drivers for the motherboard's integrated VGA controller.

Audio Driver Installation

Steps to install the necessary drivers for the onboard audio controller.

Appendix

A. I;O Port Address Map

Table listing the I/O port addresses assigned to various peripheral devices on the motherboard.

B. Interrupt Request Lines (IRQ)

Table showing the interrupt request lines (IRQ) used by onboard devices for CPU notification.

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