PS/2 Mouse Connector USB2.0 Port
SPP/EPP/ECP Parallel Port

RJ45 10/100 LAN Jack

Line-In Speaker Out MIC-In
JP28 USB KB/Mouse Wake Up Select Jumper Realtek Ethernet PHY CD-IN Connector S/PDIF Connector Front Audio Connector AC97 CODEC MODEM-IN Connector

PS/2 Keyboard Connector

COM 1 Port

VGA Port

USB2.0 Port
Resettable Fuse FAN3 Connector
4-pin 12V. ATX Power Connector CNR Slot Low ESR Capacitors AGP 4x Expansion Slot 32-bit PCI Expansion Slot x3 WOL Connector

USB2.0 Connector

478-pin CPU socket (Willamette/ Northwood) with Voltage and Frequency Auto-detection that supports Intel Pentium 4 1.4~2.4GHz+ CPU
IEEE 1394 Connector x2 (MX46-533 Max Only)
CPU FAN Connector SIS 651/962L Chipset (MX46-533V) SIS 651/962 Chipset (MX46-533 Max) 184-pin DIMMx2 supports PC2100/2700 DDR SDRAM maximum up to 2GB ATX Power Connector 2Mb Flash ROM BIOS FDD Connector ITE IT8705F ATA100/133 IDE Connector (IDE2) AOpen reserves the right to revise all the specifications and information contained in this documentation which are subject to change without notice.
Realtek 1394 PHY Case Open Connector JP14 CMOS Clear Jumper IrDA Connector FAN2 Connector Front Panel Connector ATA100/133 IDE Connector (IDE1)

1. JP14 Clear CMOS

You can clear CMOS to restore system default setting. To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below. 1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power. 2. Remove ATX power cable from connector PWR2. 3. Locate JP14 and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds. 4. Return JP14 to its normal setting by shorting pin 1 & pin 2. 5. Connect ATX power cable back to connector PWR2.
Everything you need to boot this motherboard is included in this Easy Installation Guide. For more information, a complete Online User's Manual can be found in the Bonus Pack CD. Thanks for the help of saving our earth.
Tip: When should I Clear CMOS? 1. Boot fail because of overclocking 2. Forget password 3. Troubleshooting

Normal (default)

Clear CMOS
This Motherboard x1 This Easy Installation Guide x1 80-wire IDE Cable x1 Floppy Disk Drive Cable x1 Registration Card x1 Bonus Pack CD x1 This motherboard comes with a 20-pin and 4-pin ATX power connector as shown below. Make sure you plug in the right direction. We strongly recommend you to insert the 4-pin connector before connecting the 20-pin connector.

Ground Ground 12V

2. Connecting ATX Power Connector

PART NO: 49.89U06.001

DOC. NO: MX46533V-EG-E0209B

3. Installing Processor

This socket supports Micro-FC-PGA2 package CPU, which is the latest CPU package developed by Intel. Other forms of CPU package are impossible to be fitted in. CPU socket lever 1. 2. Pull up the CPU socket lever and up to 90-degree angle. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper interface. Match Pin 1 and cut edge. Then insert the CPU into the socket. Press down the CPU socket lever and finish CPU installation. Note: If you do not match the CPU socket Pin 1 and CPU cut edge well, you may damage the CPU.
5. Setting CPU Voltage & Frequency
Setting CPU Core Voltage This motherboard supports CPU VID function. The CPU core voltage will be automatically detected. Setting CPU Frequency This motherboard is CPU jumper-less design, you can set CPU frequency through the BIOS setup, and no jumpers or switches are needed. The default setting is "table select mode". You can adjust the FSB from "CPU Host/SDRAM/PCI Clock" for overclocking.

BIOS Setup > Frequency / Voltage Control > CPU Speed Setup
CPU Ratio CPU FSB (By BIOS table) 8x, 10x 21x, 22x, 23x, 24x 100 and 133MHz.

Northwood CPU

Pentium 4 Pentium 4 Pentium 4 Pentium 4 1.6G 1.6G 1.7G 1.8G 2.0G 2.2G 2.4G 2.4G

CPU Core Frequency

1600MHz 1600MHz 1700MHz 1800MHz 2000MHz 2200MHz 2400MHz 2400MHz

FSB Clock

100MHz 133MHz 133MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 133MHz

System Bus

400MHz 533MHz 533MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 533MHz
16x 12x 13x 18x 20x 22x 24x 18x
Warning: SIS 651 support maximum 533MHz system bus and 66MHz AGP clock; higher clock setting may cause serious system damage.
Note: Since the latest processor, ratio Northwood, you would detect the clock automatically,
4. Installing CPU & System Fan
Plug in the CPU fan cable to the 3-pin CPU FAN connector. If you have chassis fan, you can also plug it in FAN2 or FAN3 connector.
Pentium 4 Pentium 4 Pentium 4 Pentium 4
may not be able to adjust the clock ratio in BIOS manually.
GND +12V NC FAN3 Connector

Willamette CPU

Pentium 4 Pentium 4 Pentium 4 1.5G 1.6G 1.7G 1.8G 1.9G 2.0G
1500MHz 1600MHz 1700MHz 1800MHz 1900MHz 2000MHz
100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz 100MHz
400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz 400MHz

15x 16x 17x 18x 19x 20x

CPU FAN Connector

Pentium 4 Pentium 4

Note: Some CPU fans do not have sensor pin so they cannot support fan monitoring. GND +12V SENSOR

Pentium 4

Celeron CPU
Celeron Celeron 1.7G 1.8G

1700MHz 1800MHz

100MHz 100MHz

400MHz 400MHz

17x 18x

FAN2 Connector

6. Support the 3rd USB2.0 Channel
This motherboard provides four USB connectors to link USB devices, such as mouse, keyboard, modem, printer, etc. There are two connectors on the PC99 back panel. You can use proper cable to connect other USB connectors to the back panel or front panel of chassis.

8. S/PDIF Connector

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a latest audio transfer file format that provides impressive quality through optical fiber and allows you to enjoy digital audio instead of analog. Normally there are two S/PDIF outputs as shown, one for RCA connector, the most common one used for consumer audio products, and the other for optical connector with a even better audio quality. Through a specific audio cable, you can connect the S/PDIF connector to a S/PDIF audio module bearing S/PDIF digital output. However, you must have a S/PDIF supported speaker with S/PDIF digital input to make the most of this function.

Pin1 USB2.0 Connector 1 Connecting to RCA Cable Connecting to Optical Cable Audio cable

S/PDIF Connector

USBPWR0 USB_FP_P0USB_FP_P0+ GND KEY
USBPWR0 USB_FP_P1USB_FP_P1+ GND

USB_FP_OC0

S/PDIF Module (Optional)
7. Connecting Front Panel Cable
Pin SPWR ACPI & PWR LED

9. Front Audio Connector

If the housing has been designed with an audio port on the front panel, youll be able to connect onboard audio to front panel through this connector. By the way, please remove the jumper cap from the Front Audio Connector before you connect the cable. Do not remove this yellow jumper cap if your housing doesnt have an audio port on the front panel.

IDE LED

Speaker

Reset 1

Attach the power LED, speaker, and reset switch connectors to the corresponding pins. If you enable Suspend Mode item in BIOS Setup, the ACPI & Power LED will keep flashing while the system is in suspend mode. Locate the power switch cable from your ATX housing. It is 2-pin female connector from the housing front panel. Plug this connector to the soft-power switch connector marked SPWR.
NC NC +5V IDE LED IDE LED +5V +5V GND NC SPEAKER
SPWR GND ACPI LEDGND ACPILED NC ACPI_B GND RESET GND
1 FP_MIC FP_VREF PHONE_R NC PHONE_L

2 GND +5V NC KEY NC

10. IEEE 1394 Connectors (MX46-533 Max Only)
This motherboard has three IEEE 1394 connectors onboard. The IEEE 1394 provides data transfer rate up to 400Mb/s, and USB just has 12Mb/s. Therefore the IEEE 1394 interface can connect with the devices that need high data transferring performance, such as digital camera, scanner or others IEEE 1394 devices. Please use the proper cable to connect with devices. Pin 1
12. Chassis Intrusion Connector
The CASE OPEN header provides chassis intrusion-monitoring function. To make this function works, you have to enable it in the system BIOS, connect this header to a sensor somewhere on the chassis. So, whenever the sensor is triggered by lights or by the opening of the chassis, the system will beep to inform you. Please be informed that this useful function only applies to advanced chassis, you may purchase an extra sensor, attach it on your chassis, and make a good use of this function.
Pin 1 TPA+ GND TPB+ +12V(Fused) TPAGND TPB+12V(Fused) SHIED GND GND Sensor 1

11. IrDA Connector

The IrDA connector can be configured to support wireless infrared module, with this module and application software such as Laplink or Windows 95 Direct Cable Connection, the user can transfer files to or from laptops, notebooks, PDA devices and printers. This connector supports HPSIR (115.2Kbps, 2 meters) and ASK-IR (56Kbps). Install the infrared module onto the IrDA connector and enable the infrared function from BIOS Setup, UART Mode, make sure to have the correct orientation when you plug in the IrDA connector.

13. Support 10/100 Mbps LAN Onboard
On the strength of integrated SiS LAN controller with Realtek PHY on board, which is a highly-integrated Platform LAN Connect device, it provides 10/100M bps Ethernet for office and home use, the Ethernet RJ45 connector is located on top of USB connectors. The green LED indicates the link mode, it lights when linking to network and blinking when transferring data. The orange LED indicates the transfer mode, and it lights when data is transferring in 100Mbps mode. To enable or disable this function, you may simply adjust it through BIOS.

Green/10M ACT/LNK

Orange/100M ACT/LNK

1 NC +5V IR_TX

KEY GND IR_RX

IrDA Connector

14. Power-on and Load BIOS Setup
16. Installing Onboard Sound Driver
This motherboard comes with AC97 CODEC. This audio driver supports Windows 98SE and upper Windows OS; you can find the audio driver from the Bonus Pack CD auto-run menu.
After you finish jumper settings and connect correct cables, power on and enter the BIOS Setup. Press <Del> during POST (Power On Self Test). Choose "Load Setup Defaults" for recommended optimal performance.
Warning: Please avoid of using "Load Turbo Defaults", unless you are sure your system components (CPU, DRAM, HDD, etc.) are good enough for turbo setting.

15. Bonus Pack CD

You can use the autorun menu of Bonus CD. Choose the utility and driver and select model name. After selecting the model name, you can install its AGP, VGA, IDE, Audio, LAN and USB2.0 drivers from this CD.
17. BIOS Upgrade Under Windows Environment
You may accomplish BIOS upgrade procedure with EZWinFlash by the following steps, and its STRONGLY RECOMMMANDED to close all the applications before you start the upgrading.
Download the new version of BIOS package zip file from our official web site. Unzip the download BIOS package (ex: WMX46533V102.ZIP) with WinZip (http://www.winzip.com) in Windows environment. Save the unzipped files into a folder, for example, WMX46533V102.EXE & WMX46533V102.BIN. Double click on WMX46533V102.EXE, EZWinFlash will detect the model name and BIOS version of your motherboard. If you had got the wrong BIOS, you will not be allowed to proceed with the flash steps. You may select preferred language in the main menu, then click [Start Flash] to start the BIOS upgrade procedure. EZWinFlash will complete all the process automatically, and a dialogue box will pop up to ask you to restart Windows. You may click [YES] to reboot Windows. Press <Del> at POST to enter BIOS setup, choose "Load Setup Defaults", then Save & Exit Setup. Done!

4. 5. 6.

It is strongly recommended NOT to turn off the power or run any application during FLASH PROCESS.
Part Number and Serial Number
If you encounter any trouble while booting your system, follow the procedures accordingly to resolve the problem. The Part Number and Serial number are printed on bar code label. You can find the bar code label on the outside packing or on component side of PCB. For example:
Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the addon cards and cables, including VGA, IDE, FDD, COM1, COM2 and Printer.

Part No.

Serial No.
Make sure if the jumper settings for CPU and DRAMs are correct.

Clear CMOS.

Install the VGA card. Then connect your monitor and keyboard.
P/N: 91.88110.201 is part number, S/N: 91949378KN73 is serial number.
Turn on the power, and check if the power supply and CPU fan work properly.
The problem was probably caused by power supply or motherboard failure. Please contact your reseller or local distributor for repairing.
Model name and BIOS version
Model name and BIOS version can be found on upper left corner of first boot screen (POST screen). For example:
Yes Check if there is display. No Perhaps your VGA card or monitor is defective.
Press Ctrl, and Alt key at the same time, hold them and then press Del to see if the system reboots.
No It is very possible that your keyboard is defective.
MX46-533V R1.02 Aug. 01. 2002 AOpen Inc. Award Plug and Play BIOS Extension v1.0A Copyright 2002, Award Software, Inc.
Yes During system rebooting, press Del to enter BIOS Setup. Choose Load Setup Default".
Turn off the system and re-connect the IDE cable. Check if the system can reboot successfully.
No The problem should be caused by the IDE cables or HDD itself.
Yes Re-install Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT.
MX46-533V is model name of motherboard; R1.02A is BIOS version
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