PC Chips P47G Series User Manual

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Motherboard User’s Guide
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Static Electricity Precautions
1. Don’t take this motherboard and components out of their original static-
proof package until you are ready to install them.
2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If you
don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare
metal of the system chassis.
3. Carefully hold this motherboard by its edges. Do not touch those compo-
nents unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard on the top of
static-protection package with component side facing up while installing.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components
and connectors on the board.
2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect power
to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those damages.
Copyright © 2009
All Rights Reserved
P47G Series, V1.0
March 2009

PC Chips P47G Series Specifications

General

Brand	PC Chips
Model	P47G Series
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

BIOS Firmware

Explains the capabilities and configuration options of the AMI BIOS.

Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation

Motherboard Components

Identifies and labels the various components on the motherboard.

I/O Ports

Details the function and use of each input/output port.

Installing the Processor

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU.

Installing Memory Modules

Guides users through the process of installing RAM modules.

Jumper Settings

Explains the function and configuration of the motherboard jumpers.

KBMPWR: Rear USB PS/2 Power Select Jumper

Install the Motherboard

Instructions on how to mount the motherboard inside a system chassis.

Connecting Optional Devices

Install Other Devices

IDE Devices

Serial ATA Devices

Expansion Slots

PCI Express Slot

PCI Slot

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility

Running the Setup Utility

Standard CMOS Setup Page

Details system information like date, time, and basic IDE/SATA settings.

IDE BusMaster

Advanced Setup Page

Covers advanced system settings like thermal management and CPU features.

1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device

Advanced Chipset Setup Page

Allows configuration of DRAM frequency, timings, and VGA share memory.

Integrated Peripherals Page

Manages settings for onboard controllers like IDE, SATA, LAN, and Audio.

Power Management Setup Page

Configures system power saving features and wake-up events.

PCI/PnP Setup Page

PCI Health Status Page

Frequency/Voltage Control Page

Adjusts CPU clock speed and system bus frequencies.

Supervisor Password Page

User Password Page

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Chapter 4 Software & Applications

Installing Support Software

Guides on installing drivers and utilities from the support CD.

Auto-Installing under Windows XP/Vista

Instructions for automatic software installation on XP/Vista systems.

Method 1. Run Reboot Setup

Method 2. Disable UAC (User Account Control)