PC Chips P53G 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
components 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 © 2007
All Rights Reserved
P53G Series, V1.0
August 2007

PC Chips P53G Series Specifications

General

Brand	PC Chips
Model	P53G Series
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Safety and Precautions

Static Electricity Precautions

Guidelines to prevent damage from static electricity during handling and installation of the motherboard.

Pre-Installation Inspection

Instructions for checking the motherboard for any physical damage before installation.

Introduction to the Motherboard

Key Features

Highlights the main capabilities and specifications of the motherboard.

Chipset Overview

Details the Northbridge and Southbridge chipsets and their integrated controllers.

Onboard I/O Ports

Lists and describes the various input/output ports available on the motherboard.

Motherboard Installation Guide

Motherboard Components Identification

Identifies and labels the various connectors and components on the motherboard.

Installing the Processor and Memory

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the LGA775 socket and memory modules.

Jumper Settings and Configuration

Explains the function and configuration of various jumpers on the motherboard.

Connecting Drives and Peripherals

Details connecting storage drives, optional devices, and front panel connectors.

BIOS Setup Utility Guide

Running and Navigating BIOS Setup

Instructions on how to enter and navigate the BIOS Setup Utility.

Configuring System Settings

Covers Standard CMOS, Advanced Setup, and Integrated Peripherals configuration.

Power Management and Frequency Control

Settings for system power saving modes and CPU/DRAM frequency and voltage adjustments.

Password and Exit Options

Managing supervisor/user passwords and saving/exiting BIOS settings.

Software and Driver Installation

Installing Support Software from CD

Guide on installing drivers, utilities, and bundled software from the support CD.

Windows Driver Installation Methods

Steps for performing automatic installation and handling driver installation on Windows.

VIA SATA RAID Configuration

RAID Array Setup Procedures

Overview of RAID configurations, installing SATA disks, and accessing the RAID BIOS Utility.

Configuring RAID 0 and RAID 1

Detailed steps for setting up RAID 0 (performance) and RAID 1 (data protection) arrays.

Managing RAID Arrays

Instructions for deleting arrays, selecting boot arrays, and handling broken arrays.

Installing RAID Software and Drivers

Steps for installing RAID drivers and utilities within the Windows operating system.

Using the VIA RAID Tool

How to launch and utilize the VIA RAID management tool for monitoring arrays.