EPOX nForce2 Ultra 400

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Summary

Section 1 Introduction

Athlon Processors

Chipset Overview

Explains the nVidia nForce2 Ultra 400 (North Bridge) and nForce2 MCP (South Bridge) chipset architecture.

System Block Diagram

Section 2 Features

Processor

Details processor support for Socket A, including Athlon XP and Barton processors with various Front Side Buses.

Chipset

Main Memory

BIOS

Onboard PCI Devices

Audio

Expansion Slots

Section 3 Installation

Mainboard Layout

Easy Installation Procedure

Outlines the sequence of steps for installing hardware components like CPU and memory.

Jumper Settings

Explains the function and settings for jumpers like JCmos and JCLK.

System Memory Configuration

Details the memory layout, DIMM installation, and recommended configurations for optimal performance.

DIMM Module Installation

Expansion Slots

Describes the AGP and PCI slots and provides a step-by-step guide for installing expansion cards.

Device Connectors

Details various onboard connectors for fans, audio, USB, IDE, SATA, IEEE1394, and front panel.

STR (Suspend To RAM) Function

Explains how to enable and activate the STR power management scheme for system power saving.

CPU Overheating Protection

Describes the mainboard's protection mechanism against CPU overheating and how to recover.

Section 4 BIOS Setup

Standard CMOS Setup

Allows configuration of system settings like date, time, and hard disk drive parameters.

Advanced BIOS Features

Enables adjustment of system parameters such as virus warning, boot order, and security options.

Advanced Chipset Features

Provides options for configuring system performance, CPU interface, memory timings, and AGP settings.

Integrated Peripherals

Allows enabling/disabling onboard peripherals like IDE channels, SATA, USB, AC97 Audio, and LAN.

Power Management Setup

Details power management options including ACPI function, suspend types, and HDD power down.

PNP;PCI Configuration

Lets users configure PCI IRQ signals and resource assignments for various PCI cards.

PC Health Status

Displays system health information like CPU temperature, fan speed, and voltage levels.

Power BIOS Features

Allows adjustment of CPU, AGP, and DIMM voltages for performance tuning and overclocking.

Defaults Menu

Supervisor;User Password Setting

Enables setting Supervisor or User passwords to prevent unauthorized changes to BIOS menus.

Section 5 Driver Installation

Easy Driver Installation

Provides a step-by-step guide to install nVIDIA drivers, audio, LAN, and SATA drivers from CD.

Realtek Sound Manager Quick User-guide

Offers a guide to using the Realtek Sound Manager utility for audio configuration and effects.

Appendix B Update Your System BIOS

Update Your System BIOS

Provides instructions for downloading and running the BIOS update utility from the manufacturer's website.

Appendix D GHOST 7 Quick Users Guide (Optional)

Disk To Disk (Disk Cloning)

Disk To Image (Disk Backup)

Disk From Image (Restore Backup)

Partition To Partition (Partition Cloning)

Partition To Image (Partition Backup)

Partition From Image (Restore Partition)

Reinstall Windows Guide

Provides methods to reinstall Windows quickly using Ghost, creating recover floppy or CD.

Recover Floppy Creation

Recover CD Creation