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P4 Socket 478
Motherboard
BC875PLG
User’s Manual
http://www.bcmcom.com

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Summary

Introduction

About This Manual

Explains the manual's structure and content.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the motherboard package.

Hardware Configuration

Components

Overview of motherboard components.

Connectors

Description of various motherboard connectors.

Jumpers

Explanation of jumper settings and their functions.

External I;O Ports

Details on the rear panel input/output ports.

Motherboard Layout

Diagram showing the physical layout of components on the motherboard.

Component Function

Detailed function of key motherboard components.

Connectors Function

Explains the purpose of various motherboard connectors.

Jumpers Function

Lists and describes the functions of motherboard jumpers.

JP2: Clear CMOS Jumper

Procedure to reset CMOS settings using jumper JP2.

J47: Audio for Front Panel

Configuration for front panel audio connections.

JP1: BIOS Flash Protect

Jumper for protecting the BIOS flash memory.

CPU Socket & Cooling Fan; Heatsink Frame

Description of the CPU socket and cooling frame.

AGP Pro 8 X 1.5 V Slot

Details about the AGP slot specifications.

ATX12 V Power Connectors

Information on connecting ATX12V power supply.

System Memory Sockets

Details on the DIMM sockets for DDR SDRAM.

PCI Expansion Slots

Information on the PCI expansion slots.

ISA Expansion Slot

Description of the ISA expansion slot.

Drive Connectors

Covers FDC and IDE drive connectors.

J30: Floppy Disk Drive Connector

Connector for attaching a floppy disk drive.

J21, J22: IDE Drive Connectors

Connectors for IDE hard drives and ATAPI devices.

J34: COM2 Port Bracket Connector

Connector for an additional serial port.

J11, J12: Serial ATA Drive Connectors

Connectors for Serial ATA drives, supporting RAID.

Serial ATA connectors

Further details on SATA drive connectivity.

J45, J48: Audio Connectors

Connectors for CD-ROM and AUX audio inputs.

J51

Connector for IEEE-1394 devices.

J54: Front Panel Connector

Connects system housing front panel features like power/reset switches and LEDs.

J25: Power Switch

Connector for the system power switch.

J31, J32: Internal USB Connector

Connectors for internal USB devices.

J28, J39, J27, J29: CPU & System Fan Connectors

Connectors for CPU and system fans, supporting speed monitoring.

WOL: Wake On LAN

Connector for Wake-On-LAN functionality.

J43: S;PDIF

Connector for digital audio output.

J40: Infrared Connectors

Connector for Infrared (IR) port modules.

J44: Game port connector

Connector for game controllers.

J14: Chassis Intrusion connector

Security feature to detect chassis cover removal.

Rear Panel and I;O Connector

Overview of all rear panel ports.

PS;2 Ports

Ports for keyboard and mouse.

USB Ports

Details on the four high-speed USB 2.0 ports.

Gigabit Ethernet Port & 10;100 Mbps Ethernet Port

Connectors for network interfaces.

COM Serial Port

Description of the COM serial port.

Parallel Port

Port typically used for printers.

IEEE-1394 Port

High-speed interface for digital devices.

Audio Jacks

Description of Line In, Speaker, and Mic connectors.

6-Channel Audio Jacks

Ports for 5.1 surround sound systems.

Motherboard Installation

Before You Install this Motherboard

General precautions before installing the motherboard.

Installing a CPU

Step-by-step guide for CPU installation.

Selecting a Processor

Information on choosing a compatible processor.

Installing the Processor

Detailed procedure for seating the CPU in its socket.

Installing the Fan; Heatsink

Instructions for mounting the CPU cooling assembly.

Installing System Memory

Guidance on installing RAM modules.

Installing Memory Modules

Step-by-step procedure for inserting DIMMs.

Installing the Motherboard in the Chassis

Procedures for physically mounting the motherboard in the computer case.

Connecting Front Panel Components

Guide for connecting case front panel connectors.

Completing System Configuration

Final steps after hardware installation.

BIOS Setup

Running the CMOS Setup Utility

How to access and start the BIOS setup program.

Entering Setup

Instructions on how to enter the BIOS setup utility.

Standard CMOS Features

Adjusting system time, date, and IDE settings.

Advanced BIOS Features

Configuring boot options and system performance.

Advanced Chipset Features

Settings related to the chipset, caching, and AGP.

Integrated Peripherals Screen

Configuring onboard peripherals like IDE and SuperIO.

Power Management Setup Screen

Settings for power management features.

PnP;PCI Configurations

Configuring Plug and Play and PCI bus settings.

PC Health Status

Displays system temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

Frequency; Voltage Control

Adjusting CPU clock ratios and voltages.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Loading minimum configuration settings for troubleshooting.

Load Optimized Defaults

Loading optimal default settings for system stability.

Setting Supervisor;User Password

Setting passwords to protect BIOS access.

Save & Exit Setup

Saving current settings and exiting the BIOS utility.

Quit Without Saving

Exiting the BIOS utility without saving changes.

Drivers and Utilities

Main chipset support software

Software for chipset functionality and performance.

Audio Driver

Driver for the onboard AC'97 audio.

USB 2.0 Installation Guide

Information on installing USB 2.0 drivers.

LAN driver software

Driver for the onboard Gigabit Ethernet controller.

Installing Windows Drivers

Procedure for installing drivers in Windows.

Installing the Utility Software

Instructions for installing bundled utility software.

Making Driver Discs

Utility to create driver floppy disks.

Making & Installing Linux Drivers

Guide for installing drivers on Linux systems.

Specifications

Processor

Details about the supported CPU and system bus.

Chipset

Information on the motherboard's chipset components.

CPU Power

Specifications for CPU power delivery.

Memory

Details on supported DDR SDRAM and configurations.

Graphics

Specifications for the AGP slot.

PCI

Number and type of PCI slots.

ISA

Details about the ISA slot.

LAN

Specifications for onboard LAN controllers.

USB 2.0

Information on USB ports.

Serial ATA

Details on onboard SATA ports and RAID support.

Audio

Specifications for the onboard audio subsystem.

IEEE-1394

Details on the IEEE-1394 interface.

General I;O

Summary of various I/O connectors.

BIOS

Information about the BIOS ROM and features.

System Management

Features like hardware monitoring and fan speed detection.

Form Factor

Physical dimensions and connector types.

Approvals

Compliance and safety certifications.

Miscellaneous

Other system management features and standards.

BCM BC875PLG Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBCM
ModelBC875PLG
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

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