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Motherboard Specifications, RC410-M (Asterope3)

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Motherboard specifications table
Part / FeatureSpecification / Support
Motherboard description
  • Motherboard manufacturer's name: ECS RC410-M
  • HP/Compaq name: Asterope3-GL8E
CPU/Processor
  • Socket: 775
  • Supports the following processors:
    • Pentium D 9xx Dual Core
    • Pentium D 8xx series Dual Core
    • Pentium 4 6x1 series
    • Pentium 4 6xx
    • Pentium 4 5xx
    • Celeron D
Front-side bus (FSB)
  • 800/533 MHz (processor dependent)
ChipsetATI Radeon Xpress 200 for Intel Processors
  • ATI RC410 Northbridge
  • ATI SB450 Southbridge
BIOS features
  • AMI BIOS
Form factor
  • Micro ATX size form factor, 9.5 in x 9.5 in
Memory
  • Single-channel memory architecture
  • 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 400/533 MHZ DDR2 memory modules
  • Maximum HP/Compaq approved memory is 2 GB
Expansion slots
  • Three PCI
  • One PCI Express x16
Video graphics
  • Integrated
  • Supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards
Onboard audio
  • Built-in Azalia 8 channel audio
  • Realtek ALC888 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Onboard LAN
  • Realtek RTL8100 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller
Back panel I/O
  • One PS/2 keyboard (purple)
  • One PS/2 mouse (green)
  • One SPDIF out port
  • One S-video out port
  • One VGA out port
  • One Parallel port
  • Four USB (2.0)
  • One IEEE 1394a
  • One RJ-45 networking port (LAN)
  • Audio ports:
    • Line-in (light blue)
    • Line-out (lime)
    • Microphone-in (pink)
    • Side speaker out (gray)
    • Rear speaker out (black)
    • Center/subwoofer (yellow orange)
Internal connectors
  • One 24-pin ATX power connector
  • One 4-pin ATX +12v power connector
  • Two Parallel ATA connectors
  • Four Serial ATA connectors
  • One floppy drive connector
  • One CPU fan connector
  • One PC fan connector
  • One line input connector
  • One 9-pin audio header for headphone-out and microphone-in
  • Two USB (2.0) connectors supporting 4 USB ports or devices
  • One IEEE 1394a connector
NOTE: Motherboard specifications are subject to change without notice.
Motherboard layout and photos
Figure 1: layout
Figure 2: Photograph
Figure 3: Backplate
1 - PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2 - Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices.
3 - IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.
4 - LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
5 - Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects to the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.
6 - Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers.
7 - Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player or other audio sources.
8 - Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.
9 - Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
10 - Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects to the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration.
11 - USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
12 - Video Graphics Adapter port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
13 - S-Video: common to many home video components. The video signal is split up into two channels, providing good image fidelity.
14 - Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.
15 - PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
Clearing the BIOS settings
CAUTION: Do not change any jumper setting while the computer is on. Damage to the motherboard can result.
This motherboard has jumpers to:
  1. Clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
  2. Disable password checking.
Clearing CMOS
To clear CMOS, follow these steps:
  1. Temporarily set jumper CLR_CMOS_HP to pins 2-3.
  2. Wait 5-10 seconds and then return the jumper to pins 1-2.
    When you start the PC you will need to enter BIOS setup to reset any custom BIOS settings.
Clearing the BIOS password
The BIOS password is used to protect BIOS settings from unwanted changes. If you have forgotten your password you may disable password checking.
To erase the BIOS password follow these steps:
  1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
  2. Locate the jumper labeled CLR_PWD. The jumper is found at the lower right edge of the motherboard, near the SATA connectors.
  3. Move the jumper on jumper CLR_PWD to pins 2-3.
  4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
  5. Hold down the F1 key during the startup process and enter BIOS setup to change or clear the password.
  6. After changing or clearing the BIOS passwords, remember to reset the jumper to pins 1-2.