Medion MD-5000 - User Manual

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Overview

This document describes the MD-5000 M-ATX Mainboard, a high-performance and professional desktop platform solution.

Function Description

The MD-5000 M-ATX mainboard is designed to support Intel® Pentium 4/Celeron processors in the 478-pin package. It is based on the SiS® 648 North Bridge and 963 South Bridge chipsets, ensuring optimal system efficiency. The mainboard provides a comprehensive set of features for building a desktop computer, including CPU support, memory slots, expansion slots, and various on-board peripherals. It also incorporates a "Plug & Play" BIOS for automatic detection of peripheral and expansion cards, and a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function to record mainboard specifications.

Important Technical Specifications

CPU

Socket: Supports Socket 478 for P4/Celeron processors (Willamette and Northwood core).
Front Side Bus (FSB): Supports 400/533 MHz FSB.
Core Frequency: Ranges from 1.3 GHz to 2.8 GHz and higher.
CPU Core Speed Derivation: CPU Clock of 100MHz, Core/Bus ratio of 14, resulting in a CPU core speed of 1.4 GHz (Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio).

Chipset

North Bridge: SiS® 648 chipset.
- Supports Intel Pentium 4 processors with a data transfer rate up to 533 MHz.
- Features a 64-bit high-performance DDR333+/DDR333/DDR266 memory controller.
- Includes an AGP 8X/4X interface.
- Utilizes a bi-directional 16-bit data bus with 1 GHz bandwidth MuTIOL.
South Bridge: SiS® 963 chipset.
- Supports Dual-IDE ATA 66/100/133.
- Integrates an audio controller with AC97 interface.
- Provides a low pin count interface for SIO.
- Compliant with advanced power management and PC2001 standards.

Main Memory

Slots: Two 184-pin DDR DIMM slots.
Capacity: Supports up to 2GB of PC2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAM.
Voltage: Supports 2.5V DDR SDRAM.
Module Combination:
- DIMM 1 (Bank 0 & 1): Supports Single Side (S/D) 64MB~1GB modules.
- DIMM 2 (Bank 2 & 3): Supports Single Side (S/D) 64MB~1GB modules.
- Maximum System Memory Supported: 64MB~2GB.

Slots

AGP: One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 4x/8x slot, supporting 1.5V AGP cards.
PCI: Three 32-bit PCI bus slots, supporting 3.3V/5V PCI bus interface. The third PCI slot supports 2 master devices.
PCI Interrupt Request Routing:
- PCI Slot 1: INT B#, INT C#, INT D#, INT A#
- PCI Slot 2: INT C#, INT D#, INT A#, INT B#
- PCI Slot 3: INT D#, INT A#, INT B#, INT C#

On-Board IDE

Controller: Dual-IDE controller integrated in SiS 963 chipset.
Modes: Supports PIO, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA133/100/66/33 operation modes.
Devices: Can connect up to four IDE devices.

On-Board Peripherals

Floppy Port: One floppy port supporting 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M, and 2.88Mbytes.
Serial Port: One serial port (COM A), a 9-pin male DIN connector, 16550A high-speed communication port with 16 bytes FIFOs.
Parallel Port: One parallel port (LPT1), a 25-pin female centronic connector, supporting Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.
Audio: S/W RealTek ALC650 6-channel audio codec with SPDIF in/out. Features 3 vertical audio jacks for 6-channel Line-out, and 2 vertical jacks for MIC & Line-in.
LAN: Realtek RTL8201BL (optional RJ-45 LAN Jack).
IEEE1394: Integrated in SiS 963 SB, AGERE FW803. Provides one standard 1394 connector and one mini 1394 connector. Total of two IEEE 1394 ports.
USB: 5 USB ports (3 front + 2 rear).
PS/2: PS/2 KB/Mouse connectors.
SPDIF Connectors: SPDIF In and SPDIF Out connectors on the back panel for digital audio transmission.
CD-In Connector (JCD1): For CD-ROM audio connection.
Audio Connector (JVEDIO1): For connecting to a TV Tuner Card.
Joystick/Game Connector (J9): Optional connector for joystick or game pad.

BIOS

Type: "Plug & Play" BIOS.
Features: Detects peripheral devices and expansion cards automatically. Provides Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function to record mainboard specifications.

Dimension

Form Factor: M-ATX.
Size: 24.4 cm x 23.0 cm.

Mounting

Holes: 6 mounting holes.

Others

Power Management: Suspend to RAM/Disk (S3/S4).
Compliance: PC2001 compliant.
Security: Chassis Intrusion Detection.

Usage Features

CPU Installation

Socket 478: The mainboard uses a PGA478 CPU socket for easy installation.
Heat Sink and Cooling Fan: Essential for preventing overheating. Users are reminded to ensure these are attached before powering on the computer.
Installation Procedure: Detailed steps are provided, including pulling the lever sideways, aligning the gold arrow on the CPU with the lever pivot, ensuring pins are fully embedded, and firmly pressing the CPU down while closing the lever.
Safety: Always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power cord before installing or replacing the CPU.

Memory Installation

DDR DIMM Slots: Two 184-pin slots.
Orientation: DDR DIMMs have a single notch in the center, ensuring correct orientation.
Procedure: Insert the module vertically, push until the golden finger is deeply inserted, and the plastic clips will automatically close.
Verification: The golden finger should be barely visible if the module is properly inserted.

Power Supply Connection

ATX 20-Pin Power Connector (CONN1): Connects to the ATX power supply. Ensure proper orientation and pin alignment before pushing firmly.
ATX 12V Power Connector (JPW1): Provides power specifically to the CPU.
Pre-installation Check: Always ensure all components are properly installed before inserting power supply connectors to prevent damage.

On-Board Peripherals and Connectors

Back Panel I/O: Clearly labeled connectors for mouse, keyboard, parallel port, LAN, SPDIF in/out, USB, IEEE1394, MIC, and Line-in/out.
Front Panel Connectors:
- F_P1: Connects to front panel switches and LEDs (PS-ON, PWR_LED, HDD_LED, Reset).
- JAUDIO1: Front panel audio connector, compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. Jumpering pins 1&2, 3&4 is required if not connecting to front audio header to direct signal output to rear audio ports.
- JUSB1: Front Universal Serial Bus connector for USB devices.
Hard Disk Connectors (IDE1 & IDE2):
- IDE1 (Primary): First hard drive should always be connected here. Supports Master and Slave drives.
- IDE2 (Secondary): Also supports Master and Slave drives.
- Jumper Settings: If installing two hard disks on a cable, the second drive must be configured to Slave mode via its jumper settings (refer to hard disk documentation).

Fan Power Connector

CPUFAN1: Supports a 3-pin head connector for the processor fan (+12V).
Wiring: Red wire for +12V, black wire for Ground.
Fan Control: If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset, a fan with a speed sensor can be used for CPU fan control. The PC Alert utility can automatically control fan speed based on CPU temperature.
Recommendation: Always consult vendors for proper CPU cooling fans.

Maintenance Features

Clear CMOS Jumper (JBAT1)

Function: Clears the system configuration data stored in the CMOS RAM.
Procedure: Short pins 2-3 while the system is off, then return to pins 1-2 position.
Caution: Avoid clearing CMOS while the system is on, as this can damage the mainboard.

Expansion Cards

PCI Slots: Allows for insertion of expansion cards.
Safety: Always unplug the power supply before adding or removing expansion cards.
Configuration: Refer to the expansion card's documentation for necessary hardware or software settings (jumpers, switches, BIOS configuration).

Medion MD-5000 Specifications

General

Brand	Medion
Model	MD-5000
Category	Computer Hardware
Language	English