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General| Brand | IWILL |
|---|---|
| Model | DP400 |
| Category | Motherboard |
| Language | English |
Explains the manual's structure, conventions, and key topics for motherboard configuration.
Describes the manual's intent, use of icons, and suggestions for user engagement.
Highlights essential topics crucial for proper motherboard installation and use.
Details the items included in the DP400 motherboard package.
Steps to take before installing and using the motherboard, including checks.
Diagram and key showing the location of main components on the motherboard.
Details the Intel 860 chipset and its controller components on the motherboard.
Describes the Socket 603 CPU sockets for Intel Xeon processors.
Information on the four RIMM memory sockets for DRDRAM modules.
Details the AGP slot for installing AGP video display cards.
Describes the five PCI expansion slots for add-on cards.
Information on connecting IDE devices using Primary and Secondary IDE channels.
Information on connecting a floppy disk drive to the motherboard.
Connectors for leads from the system power supply for WTX power.
Power connectors for CPU and system housing cooling fans.
Connector and feature for waking the system from Suspend state via LAN.
Connectors for audio-in cables from internal peripherals like CD-ROM drives.
Connector for an Infrared (IR) port module.
Connector for a chassis security feature detecting cover removal.
Multifunction pin header for system housing front panel features like reset and LEDs.
Housing for the system support battery (CR2032 lithium coin cell).
Details external Input/Output ports on the rear edge of the motherboard.
Connecting PS/2 devices like keyboards and mice to the system.
Information on connecting USB 1.1 devices to the system.
Connector for CAT 5 LAN cable with RJ-45 jacks.
Connector for devices with a parallel interface, typically printers.
Connectors for serial devices, operating at speeds up to 115,200bps.
Jacks for connecting external audio devices to the onboard AC '97 audio.
Describes jumper switches for hardware configuration settings.
Controls protection for preventing accidental overwriting of system BIOS.
Clears CMOS memory, resetting configuration to optimized defaults.
Details driver and utility software provided on the Power Installer 2 CD-ROM.
Instructions on how to use the Power Installer 2 CD-ROM for software installation.
Information on installing necessary driver software for onboard hardware.
Lists utility programs like Acrobat Reader and McAfee Anti-Virus on the disc.
Explains the default settings at the time of manufacture.
Details hardware configuration settings using jumper switches.
Controls protection for preventing accidental overwriting of system BIOS.
Clears CMOS memory, resetting configuration to optimized defaults.
Explains the BIOS CMOS Setup Utility for system configuration.
Guide to operating the CMOS Setup Utility and its settings.
Information on changing the motherboard's default configuration as needed.
Steps required before installing the motherboard, e.g., CPUs and memory.
Detailed procedure for installing Intel Xeon processors and their cooling assemblies.
Information on CPU compatibility and identical specifications for dual processors.
Step-by-step guide to physically installing the Xeon processor into Socket 603.
Attaching retention mechanisms to the motherboard for heatsink mounting.
Procedure for applying Thermal Interface Material and installing the CPU heatsink.
Steps to install the Processor Wind Tunnel (PWT) assembly components.
Critical procedure for installing Rambus DRDRAM RIMM modules.
Illustrates allowed module configurations for RIMM and CRIMM modules.
Step-by-step guide for inserting RIMM or CRIMM modules into sockets.
Requirements and procedures for mounting the motherboard in a system housing.
Detailed steps for physically installing the motherboard into the chassis.
Connecting front panel features to the motherboard's feature connector.
Specific installation steps for EEB 3.0 compliant system housings.
Final steps to complete system assembly after motherboard installation.
Connecting internal devices like AGP cards and disk drives to the motherboard.
Instructions for installing AGP 4X and AGP Pro 50 display cards.
Connecting essential internal devices like hard drives, CD-ROMs, and floppy drives.
Connecting IDE devices using Primary and Secondary IDE channels.
Information on connecting a floppy disk drive to the motherboard.
Connecting external components like monitors, keyboards, and mice.
Connecting a display monitor to the AGP card.
Connecting PS/2 or USB keyboards and mice.
Overview of the CMOS Setup Utility for system configuration.
How to access and run the CMOS Setup Utility during boot-up.
Profiles of various sections within the CMOS Setup Utility.
Section for real-time clock and IDE/floppy device settings.
Configures boot options, boot order, and power functions.
Configures chipset, BIOS caching, and AGP Aperture size.
Configures peripheral features integrated onto the motherboard.
Settings for power management features, overridden by ACPI.
Configures Plug and Play and other PCI bus settings.
Sets passwords and other security features, enabling OS dual boot.
Automatically configures CPU settings and displays detected CPU specifications.
Configures cooling fan settings and displays system information.
Loads optimized default settings for normal operation.
Saves current configuration and restarts the system.
Covers installing Operating System software and support software from CD-ROM.
Steps to install Windows drivers from the Power Installer 2 CD-ROM.
How to create driver floppy disks using the 'Make Driver' utility.
Explains system controls and indicators that connect to the motherboard.
Details front panel features that provide status information and controls.
Function and configuration of the system's power button.
Function of the reset switch for restarting the system.
Describes system status indicator LEDs like Power, HDD Activity, Power Conservation.
Functionality for waking the system from Suspend state via LAN.
Procedure for installing and configuring an Infrared (IR) port module.
Strategies to increase system performance using memory, disk, and processor adjustments.
How adding system memory improves performance and capability.
Optimizing disk performance using ATA-100 drives or SCSI controllers.
Improving system performance by upgrading or adjusting processor settings.
Guidance on evaluating and resolving potential problems with the motherboard.
Basic steps to troubleshoot motherboard operation issues.
How to resolve conflicts between system hardware components.
Information on automatic recognition and configuration of PnP expansion cards.
Restoring a working configuration by loading optimized defaults.
Procedure to load optimized defaults to resolve configuration issues.
Supported Intel DP Foster and Next Generation processors.
Details the Intel 860 chipset and its controller components.
Specifications for RIMM modules, PC600/PC800, and max memory size.
Information on the Winbond W83627HF SIO I/O controller.
Details the AGP universal connector for AGP4X/AGP Pro 50.
Specifies the Analog Device Audio Codec ’97.
Information on the Intel 82550EY Lan Controller and RJ45 connector.
Lists supported peripheral interfaces like floppy, IDE, COM, Parallel, USB, PS/2.
Specifications for 32-bit/33MHz and 64-bit/66MHz Bus Master PCI slots.
Features for voltage, fan speed, temperature, and chassis intrusion monitoring.
Management features like Resume by LAN/Modem/PS2, ACPI, APM, PnP, BIOS Flash Control.
Lists supported OS and utility software like Corelogic Patch and H/W Monitoring.
Details the 6-layer PCB design and Extended ATX form-factor.
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