Preface
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any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of
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hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness
for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without
obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
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MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners
and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
− Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
− Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
− Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
− Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with
this equipment to ensure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing
this device. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the system's
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
− This device may not cause harmful interference, and
− This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement
sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.
About the Manual
The manual consists of the following:
Chapter 1
Introducing the Mainboard
Chapter 2
Installing the Mainboard
Chapter 3
Using BIOS
Chapter 4
Using the Mainboard Software
Describes features of the mainboard,
and provides a shipping checklist.
Go to
⇒ page 1
Describes installation of mainboard
components.
Go to
⇒ page 8
Provides information on using the BIOS
Setup Utility.
Go to
⇒ page 25
Describes the mainboard software.
Go to
⇒ page 37
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• 电源管理
• 唤醒报警
• CPU 参数
• CPU 和记忆定时
还可用于设置不同处理器时钟速度的参数。
部分硬件规格和软件项目若有更改恕不另行通知。
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CHAPTER 1 1
Introducing the Mainboard 1
Introduction.................................................................................................1
Checklist.....................................................................................................1
Standard Items................................................................................................. 1
Features .....................................................................................................2
Choosing a Computer Case .......................................................................4
Mainboard Components .............................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 8
Installing the Mainboard 8
Safety Precautions......................................................................................8
Quick Guide................................................................................................8
Installing the Mainboard in a Case..............................................................9
Checking Jumper Settings..........................................................................9
Setting Jumpers ............................................................................................... 9
Checking Jumper Settings............................................................................. 10
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Jumper Settings............................................................................................. 10
Connecting Case Components.................................................................11
Front Panel Connector ................................................................................... 13
Installing Hardware...................................................................................14
Installing the Processor.................................................................................. 14
Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................... 16
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 17
Installing Add-on Cards................................................................................. 19
Connecting Optional Devices........................................................................ 20
Connecting I/O Devices............................................................................23
External Connector Color Coding................................................................. 24
CHAPTER 3 25
Using BIOS 25
About the Setup Utility..............................................................................25
The Standard Configuration .......................................................................... 25
Running the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 26
Using BIOS...............................................................................................27
Standard CMOS Setup................................................................................... 27
Advanced CMOS Setup................................................................................. 28
Advanced Chipset Setup................................................................................ 29
Power Management Setup............................................................................. 30
PCI / Plug and Play Setup.............................................................................. 32
Peripheral Setup ............................................................................................ 33
Hardware Monitor Page................................................................................. 34
Change Supervisor/User Password................................................................ 35
Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings.................................................... 36
Auto Configuration with Fail Safe Settings................................................... 36
Save Settings and Exit................................................................................... 36
Exit Without Saving ...................................................................................... 36
CHAPTER 4 37
Using the Mainboard Software 37
About the Software CD-ROM ...................................................................37
Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP .......................................37
Running Setup............................................................................................... 38
Manual Installation....................................................................................40
Utility Software Reference ........................................................................40
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Introducing the Mainboard
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Thank you for choosing the S740MP/S740M mainboard. This mainboard is a
high performance system board integrated with SiS740 Northbridge and
SiS962L Southbridge chipset. This mainboard accommodates AMD Athlon XP
processors supporting frontside bus (FSB) speeds up to 100/133 MHz.
The mainboard has 2 built-in 184-pin DIMM slots, and the main memory is
expandable to a maximum of 2GB. It also supports the high-end CPU of all
series of current Athlon XP or higher.
The S740MP/S740M is equipped with advanced set of I/O ports, such as a
VGA port, four USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors, a LAN port, a PS/2
keyboard connector, mouse connector and audio jacks for microphone, line-in
and line-out. Two PCI local bus slots and one communication and networking
riser (CNR) slot provide expandability for add-on peripheral cards. It also
comes with a built-in Enhanced PCI Bus Master PCI IDE controller that
provides high-speed connections to full range of IDE devices such as HDD
and CD-ROM. This mainboard is designed in a standard micro-ATX form
factor using a 4-layer printed circuit board and measures 244 mm x 190 mm.
Notice to user:
If your S740MP mainboard has CPU onboard. Please refer to the mainboard layout on
page 6.
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Compare the mainboard’s package contents with the following checklist:
Standard Items
• One mainboard
• One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional)
• One IDE drive ribbon cable
• One auto-install software support CD
• This user’s manual
FFeeaattuurreess
Processor
Chipset The SiS740 Northbridge and SiS962L Southbridge chipsets
USB 2.0 The USB 2.0 Controller is compliant with Universal Serial Bus
Memory The mainboard accommodates DDR200/266 DDR SDRAM
• Supports AMD 462-pin Socket A
• Supports AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron processors
• Supports 100/133 MHz frontside bus (FSB)
• Supports onboard AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron
processors
• Supports 100 MHz frontside bus (FSB)
are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with
proven reliability and performance. A few of the chipset’s
advanced features are:
• Integrated DRAM controller supports memory bus up to
266 MHz
• A 16-bit bi-directional data bus provides high I/O throughput
• Integrated 2D/3D accelerator providing high graphics
performance
• A low 2.5-volt DDR266 SDRAM power consumption
which makes it an excellent solution for notebooks and
desktops with a small footprint
• Built in GDI+ accelerator
• An ATA 133 interface on the chipset, which helps boost
system performance by providing a high-speed
connection to ATA 133 Hard Disk Drives, delivering
maximum sustained data transfer rates of 133 MB/sec
Additional key features include support for six USB ports, an
AC 97 link for audio and modem, hardware monitoring, and
ACPI/OnNow power management.
Specification Revision 2.0.
The USB 2.0 supports data transfer rates up to 480MB/sec for
high-speed devices and specifies a microframe that will be
th
of a 1msec frame. This allows the USB 2.0 devices to
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have small buffers even at high data rates.
The USB 1.1 connectors and other full speed cables can
support the higher speed of USB 2.0 without any changes.
The chipset has the following advanced USB features:
• Compliant with Enhanced Host Controller Interface
(EHCI) Specification Revision 0.95 and Universal Host
Controller Interface (UHCI) Specification Revision 1.1
• PCI multi-function device consists of two UHCI Host
Controllers for full/low-speed signaling and one EHCI Host
• Controller core for high-speed signaling
• Supports PCI-Bus Power Management Interface
Specification release 1.1
• Legacy support for all downstream facing ports
(Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM) up to 2 GB using two
2.5V unbuffered DIMM modules.
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AC 97 Audio
Codec
Expansion
Options
Integrated I/O The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
Onboard LAN
(optional)
BIOS
Firmware
• Compliant with AC'97 v2.2 specification
• Dual power support: Digital: 5V/3.3V Analog: 5V
• Line-in/rear out share the same jack
• Center/bass share the MIC jack
• Digital S/PDIF OUT support
The mainboard comes with the following expansion options:
• Two 32-bit PCI slots
• A Communications Network Riser (CNR) slot
• Two IDE connectors which support four IDE channels and
a floppy disk drive interface
The S740MP/S740M supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with
transfer rates of 33/66/100/133 MB/sec.
• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
• One VGA port
• Four USB ports
• One LAN port
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
The VT6103L is a Physical Layer device for Ethernet 10BASET and 100BASE-TX using category 5 Unshielded, Type 1
Shielded, and Fiber Optic cables.
• Dual Speed – 100/10 Mbps
• Half And Full Duplex
• Meet All Applicable IEEE 802.3, 10Base-T and 100Base-
Tx Standards
• Adaptive Equalizer
This mainboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to
configure many system features including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters
• CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different
processor clock speeds.
Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
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There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard
complies with the specifications for the micro ATX system case. Some
features on the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the
mainboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your
case supports all the features required. The mainboard can support one or
two floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your
case has sufficient power and space for all the drives that you intend to install.
Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that
the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge
of the mainboard.
This mainboard has a Micro ATX form factor of 244 mm x 190 mm. Choose a
case that accommodates this form factor.
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S740M: Without CPU onboard
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S740MP: With CPU onboard
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Table of Mainboard Components
Label Component
ATX1 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector
AUDIO1 Front-oriented microphone/line-out port header
AUXIN1 Extra line-in connector
BAT1 Three volt realtime clock battery
CASFAN1 Auxiliary case cooling fan
CDIN1 CD-in connector
CNR1 Communications Networking Riser slot
CPU socket/
CPU onboard
CPUFAN1 Cooling fan for CPU
DDR1~DDR2 Two 184-pin DIMM sockets
EZJ1 EZ-Watcher interface header
IDE 1 Primary IDE channel
IDE 2 Secondary IDE channel
JP1 Clear CMOS jumper
JP3 BIOS protect jumper
PANEL1 Connector for case front panel switches and LED indicators
PCI1 ~ PCI2 Two 32-bit add-in card slots
RF1 IR Mouse header
SPDIF1 SPDIF out header
SJ1 Single-color LED header
SMI1 System Management Interrupt
SPEAKER1 Speaker connector
USB2 Front panel USB headers
USBCR1 USB Card Reader connector
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the
mainboard.
Socket A/onboard for AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron processors
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Installing the Mainboard
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Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard:
• Wear a grounding strap attached to a grounded device to avoid
damage from static electricity.
• Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely
grounded object before working on the mainboard.
• Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in.
• Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards.
QQuuiicckk GGuuiiddee
This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system
with the mainboard.
The following table provides a reference for installing specific components:
Locating Mainboard Components Go to page 3
Installing the Mainboard in a Case Go to page 9
Setting Jumpers Go to page 9
Installing Case Components Go to page 10
Installing the CPU Go to page 15
Installing Memory Go to page 16
Installing an HDD and CD-ROM Drive Go to page 17
Installing Add-on Cards Go to page 19
Connecting Options Go to page 20
Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices Go to page 23
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Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the mainboard
in a case:
This illustration shows an
example of a mainboard being
installed in a tower-type case:
Note: Do not overtighten
the screws as this
can stress the
mainboard.
Most system cases have
mounting brackets installed in
the case, which correspond to
the holes in the mainboard.
Place the mainboard over the
mounting brackets and secure
the mainboard onto the
mounting brackets with
screws.
2. Secure the mainboard with
screws where appropriate.
1. Place the mainboard
over the mounting brackets.
Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and
expansion slots on your mainboard.
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This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the
mainboard.
Setting Jumpers
Use the mainboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with
more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the
jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.
The illustrations below show a 2-pin jumper.
When the jumper cap is placed on both pins,
the jumper is SHORT. If you remove the
jumper cap, or place the jumper cap on just
one pin, the jumper is OPEN.
Short Open
This illustration shows a 3-pin
jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.
1
2
3
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Checking Jumper Settings
The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard jumpers. Pin 1 is
labeled.
Jumper Settings
Jumper Type Description Setting (default)
JP1 3-pin Clear CMOS 1-2: Normal
2-3: Clear
JP3 3-pin BIOS protect 1-2: Disabled BIOS Protect
2-3: Enabled BIOS Protect
Jumper 1 – Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory.
You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in
the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your mainboard
from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all
the power cables from the mainboard and then move the
jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.
Jumper 3 – Enables you to prevent the BIOS from being updated
(flashed). Set the jumper to disabled if you are going to
update your BIOS. After updating the BIOS, return it to the
default setting (Enabled).
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JP1
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After you have installed the mainboard into a case, you can begin connecting
the mainboard components. Refer to the following:
1. Connect the case
power supply
connector to ATX1.
2. Connect the CPU
cooling fan cable to
CPUFAN1.
3. Connect the case
cooling fan
connector to
CASFAN1.
4. Connect the case
speaker cable to
SPEAKER.
5. Connect the case
LED cable to SJ1.
6. Connect the case
switches and
indicator to
PANEL1.
ATX1: ATX 20-pin Power Connector
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 12 -12V
3 Ground 13 Ground
4 +5V 14 PS ON#
5 Ground 15 Ground
6 +5V 16 Ground
7 Ground 17 Ground
8 PWRGD 18 +5V
9 +5VSB 19 +5V
10 +12V 20 +5V
CPUFAN1/CASFAN1: FAN Power Connectors
Pin Signal Name Function
1 GND System Ground
2 +12V Power +12V
3 Sense Sensor
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SPEAKER1: Internal speaker
Pin Signal Name
1 Signal
2 Key
3 Ground
4 VCC
SJ1: Single color LED header
Pin Signal Name Function
1 ACPI LED MSG LED (-) green
2 ACPI LED MSG LED (-) green
3 SB5V Power LED (+)
ACPI LED function:
SJ1
S0 S1 S4/S5
1
Light Blinking Dark
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Front Panel Connector
The front panel connector (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and
LED connectors commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the
table below for information:
PANEL1
Pin Signal Function Pin Signal Function
HD_LED_P
1
HD_LED_N
3
RST_SW_N Reset Switch
5
RST_SW_P Reset Switch
7
RSVD Reserved
9
Hard disk LED
(positive)
Hard disk active LED
(negative)
FP PWR/SLP
2
FP PWR/SLP
4
PWR_SW_P Power Switch
6
PWR_SW_N Power Switch
8
NC No pin
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Hard Drive Activity LED
Connecting pins 1 and 3 to a front panel mounted LED provides visual
indication that data is being read from or written to the hard drive. For the LED
to function properly, an IDE drive should be connected to the onboard IDE
interface. The LED will also show activity for devices connected to the SCSI
(hard drive activity LED) connector.
MSG LED [dual color
or single color (+)]
MSG LED [dual color
or single color (-)]
Power / Sleep / Message Waiting LED
Connecting pins 2 and 4 to a single- or dual-color, front panel mounted LED
provides power on/off, sleep, and message waiting indication.
Reset Switch
Supporting the reset function requires connecting pins 5 and 7 to a
momentary-contact switch that is normally open. When the switch is closed,
the board resets and runs POST.
Power Switch
Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a
momentary-contact switch that is normally open. The switch should maintain
contact for at least 50 ms to signal the power supply to switch on or off. The
time requirement is due to internal debounce circuitry. After receiving a power
on/off signal, at least two seconds elapses before the power supply
recognizes another on/off signal.
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Installing the Processor
Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that
you DO NOT scratch the mainboard or any of the surface-mount resistors
with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes
across the mainboard, you may cause serious damage to the mainboard
or its components.
On most mainboards, there are small surface-mount resistors near the
processor socket, which may be damaged if the cooling fan is carelessly
installed.
Avoid using cooling fans with sharp edges on the fan casing and the
clips. Also, install the cooling fan in a well-lit work area so that you can
clearly see the mainboard and processor socket.
Before installing the Processor
This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and
system bus frequency for the processor. You may be able to change these
automatic settings by making changes to jumpers on the mainboard, or
changing the settings in the system Setup Utility. We strongly recommend that
you do not overclock processors or other components to run faster than their
rated speed.
Warning: Overclocking components can adversely affect the reliability of
the system and introduce errors into your system. Overclocking can
permanently damage the mainboard by generating excess heat in
components that are run beyond the rated limits.
This mainboard has a Socket 462 processor socket. When choosing a
processor, consider the performance requirements of the system.
Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system
bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory
and external cache memory.
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CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components. Skip this section
when your mainboard has CPU onboard.
Note: The pin A-1 corner on the CPU and socket is empty.
Follow these instructions to install the CPU:
1. Pull the CPU socket locking lever away from the socket to unhook it and raise
the locking lever to the upright position.
2. Match the corner on the CPU marked with an arrow with pin A-1 on the CPU
socket (the corner with the pinhole noticeably missing). Insert the processor
into the socket. Do not use force.
3. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the latch on the edge of the
socket.
4. Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU.
5. Lower the CPU cooling fan/heatsink assembly onto the CPU
6. Secure the two retention clips
on either side of the
fan/heatsink unit onto the
Socket 462 base.
Fan/heatsink unit
secured to socket
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7. Connect the CPU Cooling Fan
power cable connector to the
CPUFAN connector.
Note: CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of
CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also
vary.
Installing Memory Modules
This mainboard accommodates two 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered Double Data
Rate (DDR) SDRAM memory modules. You must install at least one module
in any of the two slots. Each module can be installed with 32 MB to 1 GB of
memory; total memory capacity is 2 GB.
Note: SDRAM provides 800 MBps or 1 GBps data transfer depending on
whether the bus is 100 MHz or 133 MHz. Double Data Rate SDRAM
(DDR SDRAM) doubles the rate to 1.6 GBps and 2.1 GBps. DDR
SDRAM uses additional power and ground lines and requires 184-pin
DIMM modules rather than the 168-pin DIMMs used by SDRAM.
Do not remove any memory module from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it on the mainboard. Handle the modules only by
their edges. Do not touch the components or metal parts. Always wear
a grounding strap when you handle the modules.
Installation Procedure
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1. This mainboard supports unbuffered DDR SDRAM only. Do not attempt to
insert any other type of DDR SDRAM into the slots.
2. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.
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3. Align the memory module with
the slot. The DIMM slots are
keyed with notches and the
DIMMs are keyed with cutouts
so that they can only be
installed correctly.
4. Check that the cutouts on the
DIMM module edge connector
match the notches in the
DIMM slot.
5. Install the DIMM module into
the slot and press it firmly
down until it seats correctly.
The slot latches are levered
upwards and latch on to the
edges of the DIMM.
6. Install any remaining DIMM modules.
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM
This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive
and a CD-ROM drive.
About IDE Devices
Your mainboard has a primary and secondary IDE channel interface (IDE1 and
IDE2). An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the
mainboard.
If you want to install more than two IDE devices, get a second IDE cable and
you can add two more devices to the secondary IDE channel.
IDE devices have jumpers or switches that are used to set the IDE device as
MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device user’s manual. When installing two
IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the
other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains
how to do this.
About UltraDMA
This mainboard supports UltraDMA 66/100/133. UDMA is a technology that
accelerates the performance of devices in the IDE channel. To maximize
performance, install IDE devices that support UDMA and use 80-pin IDE
cables that support UDMA 66/100/133.
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Installing a Hard Disk Drive
1. Install the hard disk drive into the drive cage in your system case.
2. Plug the IDE cable into IDE1
(A):
Note: Ribbon cable connectors
are usually keyed so that they can
only be installed correctly on the
device connector. If the connector
is not keyed, make sure that you
match the pin-1 side of the cable
connector with the pin-1 side of the
device connector. Each connector
has the pin-1 side clearly marked.
The pin-1 side of each ribbon
cable is always marked with a
colored stripe on the cable.
3. Plug an IDE cable connector into the hard disk drive IDE connector (B). It
doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use.
4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on
the hard disk drive (C).
When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automatically detect
your hard disk drive. If it doesn’t, enter the Setup Utility and use the IDE Hard
Disk Auto Detect feature to configure the hard disk drive that you have
installed.
Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive
1. Install the CD-ROM/DVD drive into the drive cage in your system case.
2. Plug the IDE cable into IDE1
(A). If you have already installed
an HDD, use the other
connector on the IDE cable.
Note: Ribbon cable connectors are
usually keyed so that they can only
be installed correctly on the device
connector. If the connector is not
keyed, make sure that you match the
pin-1 side of the cable connector with
the pin-1 side of the device
connector. Each connector has the
pin-1 side clearly marked. The pin-1
side of each ribbon cable is always
marked with a colored stripe on the
cable.
3. Plug an IDE cable connector into the CD-ROM/DVD drive IDE connector (B). It
doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use.
4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on
the CD-ROM/DVD drive (C).
5. Use the audio cable provided with the CD-ROM/DVD drive to connect to the
mainboard CD-in connector CDIN1 (D).
When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automatically detect
your CD-ROM/DVD drive. If it doesn’t, enter the Setup Utility and configure
the CD-ROM/DVD drive that you have installed.
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Installing Add-on Cards
The slots in this mainboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect
them to the system bus. Expansion slots are a means of adding or enhancing
the mainboard’s features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you
can increase the mainboard’s capabilities by adding hardware which performs
tasks that are not part of the basic system.
PCI Slots PCI slots are use to install expansion cards that have the 32-bit
CNR Slot This slot is use to insert CNR cards with Modem and Audio
Note: Before installing an add-on card, check the documentation for the card
carefully. If the card is not Plug and Play, you may have to manually
configure the card before installation.
PCI interface.
functionality.
Follow these instructions to install an add-on card:
1. Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you
are going to use.
2. Install the edge connector of the
add-on card into the expansion
slot. Ensure that the edge
connector is correctly seated in
the slot.
3. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system case with a screw.
Note: For some add-on cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters,
you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-on
card.
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Connecting Optional Devices
Refer to the following for information on connecting the mainboard’s optional
devices:
AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio header
This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and
line-out ports for easier access.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 AUD_MIC Front Panel Microphone input signal
2 AUD_GND Ground used by Analog Audio Circuits
3 AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone Power
4 AUD_VCC Filtered +5 V used by Analog Audio Circuits
5 AUD_FPOUT_R Right Channel Audio signal to Front Panel
6 AUD_RET_R Right Channel Audio signal to Return from
7 HP_ON Reserved for future use to control
8 KEY No Pin
9 AUD_FPOUT_L Left Channel Audio signal to Front Panel
10 AUD_RET_L Left Channel Audio signal Return from
Front Panel
Headphone Amplifier
Front Panel
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USB2: Front panel USB ports
The mainboard has two USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.
Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If
you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector USB2 to connect the
front-mounted ports to the mainboard.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 VREG_FP_USBPWR0 Front Panel USB Power
2 VREG_FP_USBPWR0 Front Panel USB Power
3 USB_FP_P0- USB Port 0 Negative Signal
4 USB_FP_P1- USB Port 1 Negative Signal
5 USB_FP_P0+ USB Port 0 Positive Signal
6 USB_FP_P1+ USB Port 1 Positive Signal
7 GND Ground
8 GND Ground
9 KEY No pin
10 NC Not connected
Note: Please make sure that the USB cable has the same pin assignment as
indicated above. A different pin assignment may cause damage or system
hang-up.
USBCR1: USB Card Reader connector
This connector is for connecting internal USB card reader. You can use a card
reader to read or transfer files and digital images to your computer.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 USBVCC2 +5V dual
2 USB2- Data signal port 23 USB2+ Data signal port 2+
4 GND Ground
5 Key No pin
Note: The USBCR1 is shared with one of the USB ports of the I/O back panel.
See “Connecting I/O Devices” for more information.
Please check the pin assignment of the cable and the USB header on
the mainboard. Make sure the pin assignment will match before
plugging in. Any incorrect usage may cause unexpected damage to the
system.
SMI1: System Management Interrupt
This connector is for use with SMI hardware interrupt power management.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 -EXTSMI Sleep button
2 GND Ground
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SPDIF1: SPDIF out header
This is an optional header that provides an S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital
Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial
connector.
Pin Signal Name
1 SPDIF Out
2 VCC
3 KEY
4 GND
AUXIN1: Extra line-in connector
This connector is an additional line-in audio connector. It allows you to attach
a line-in cable when your rear line-in jack is set as line out port for 4-channel
function.
Pin Signal Name Function
1 AUX_L AUX In left channel
2 GND Ground
3 GND Ground
4 AUX_R AUX In right channel
EZJ1: EZ-Watcher interface header
This connector is for use with EZ-Watcher interface only. The EZ-Watcher
allows you to adjust the CPU frequency according to your desire.
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
1 PCDAT 2 PCREQ
3 SCI# 4 PCIRST#
5 GND 6 VCC
7 GND 8 VCC
9 GND 10 VCC
11 HDDN 12 CDROM
13 Key 14 RSVD
RF1: IR Mouse header
If you have a wireless mouse, connect the IR mouse cable to this header.
Pin Signal Name
1 VCC
2 PMDAT
3 PMCLK
4 KEY
5 GND
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The backplane of the mainboard has the following I/O ports:
PS/2 Mouse and
Keyboard
VGA Port
USB Ports
LAN Port
(optional)
Audio Ports
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse/keyboard mini
DIN connector for attaching a PS/2 mouse/keyboard. You can
plug a PS/2 mouse/keyboard directly into this connector.
Connect your VGA monitor to this port.
You can plug any USB device into one of the USB ports.
Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your
computer to the Network.
The Line-in jack can be connected to devices such as a
cassette or minidisk player to playback or record. The Line-out
jack is used to connect speakers or headphones for audio
output. The Microphone-in jack can be connected to a
microphone for voice input.
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External Connector Color Coding
Many connectors now use standard colors as shown in the table below.
Connector Color
Analog VGA Blue
Audio line-in Light blue
Audio line-out Lime
Digital monitor/flat panel White
Microphone Pink
MIDI/game Gold
Parallel Burgundy
PS/2-compatible keyboard Purple
PS/2-compatible mouse Green
Serial Teal or Turquoise
Speaker out/subwoofer Orange
Right-to-left speaker Brown
USB Black
Video out Yellow
SCSI, network, telephone, modem None
This concludes Chapter 2. The next chapter covers the BIOS.
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Using BIOS
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The computer uses the latest AMI BIOS with support for Windows Plug and
Play. The CMOS chip on the mainboard contains the ROM setup instructions
for configuring the mainboard BIOS.
The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system's
configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this
information when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on,
the system is configured with the values you stored in CMOS.
The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure:
• Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals
• Video display type and display options
• Password protection from unauthorized use
• Power management features
The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs.
Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility
options.
This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.
The Standard Configuration
A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However,
we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any
changes in the future.
This Setup Utility should be used:
• when changing the system configuration
• when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to
make changes to the Setup Utility
• when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
• when making changes to the Power Management configuration
• when changing the password or making other changes to the
Security Setup
Running the Setup Utility
Each time your computer starts, before the operating system loads, a
message appears on the screen that prompts you to “Hit <DEL> if you want to
run SETUP”. When you see this message, press the Delete key and the Main
menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.
BIOS Navigation Keys
You can use the cursor arrow keys to highlight any of the options on the main
menu page. Press Enter to select the highlighted option. To exit the setup
utility, press the Escape key. To cycle through the Setup Utility’s optional color
schemes press down the F2/F3.
Some of the options on the main menu page lead to tables of items with
installed values. In these pages, use the cursor arrow keys to highlight the
items, and then use the PgUp and PgDn keys to cycle through the alternate
values for each item. Other options on the main menu page lead to dialog
boxes that require you to answer Yes or No by hitting the Y or N keys.
If you have already made changes to the setup utility, press F10 to save those
changes and exit the utility. Press F5 to reset the changes to the original
values. Press F6 to install the setup utility with a set of high-performance
values.
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When you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. The main menu of
the Setup Utility displays a list of the options that are available. A highlight
indicates which option is currently selected. Use the cursor arrow keys to
move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, execute
the option by pressing <Enter>.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you
wish to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that prompt
you for information.
Some options (marked with a triangle
to change the values for the option. Use the cursor arrow keys to scroll
through the items in the submenu.
In this manual, default values are enclosed in parenthesis. Submenu items
are denoted by a triangle
) lead to submenus that enable you
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Standard CMOS Setup
The Standard CMOS setup is used to modify basic system configuration data,
such as date, time floppy and hard disk drive types, video type and keyboard.
Date & Time
Use these items to set the system date and time.
Floppy Drive A/Floppy Drive B
Use these items to set the size and capacity of the floppy diskette drive(s)
installed in the system.
Pri Master/Pri Slave/Sec Master/Sec Slave
Use these items to configure devices connected to the Primary and
Secondary IDE channels. To configure an IDE hard disk drive, choose Auto. If
the Auto setting fails to find a hard disk drive, set it to User, and then fill in the
hard disk characteristics (Size, Cyls, etc.) manually. If you have a CD-ROM
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drive, select the setting CDROM. If you have an ATAPI device with removable
media (e.g. a ZIP drive or an LS-120) select Floptical.
Advanced CMOS Setup
The Advanced CMOS setup is used to control advanced system information
such as hardware access and boot settings.
Quick Boot (Enabled)
If you enable this item, the system starts up more quickly be elimination some
of the power on test routines.
1st Boot Device/2nd Boot Device/3rd Boot Device
Use these items to determine the device order the computer uses to look for
an operating system to load at start-up time.
Try Other Boot Devices (Yes)
If you enable this item, the system will also search for other boot devices if it
fails to find an operating system from the first two locations.
Initial Display Mode (BIOS)
This option specifies the initial display mode when the system boots.
S.M.A.R.T for Hard Disks (Disabled)
Set this option to Enabled to permit the BIOS to use the SMART (System
Management and Reporting Technologies) protocol for reporting server
system information over a network. Enabling this feature allows you to back
up your data when your hard disk is about to fail. If a password has been set
for the supervisor, this item will not be visible for the user.
BootUp Num-Lock (On)
Set this option to Off to turn the Num Lock key off when the computer is
booted you can use the arrow keys in both the numeric keypad and the
keyboard.
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PS/2 Mouse Support (Enabled)
Set this option to Enabled to enable the BIOS support for a PS/2-type mouse.
The BIOS will allocate IRQ12 for the PS/2 mouse.
Password Check (Setup)
This option enables password checking every time the system boots or when
you run the BIOS Setup. If you choose Always, a user password prompt
appears every time the computer is turned on. If you choose Setup, the
password prompt appears if the BIOS is executed.
Advanced Chipset Setup
The Advanced Chipset Setup option is used to change the values of the
chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the
computer. You should leave the items on this page at their default values, if
you change the values incorrectly, you may introduce fatal errors or recurring
instability into your system.
Current Base Frequency (100/100 MHz)
This option allows you to select the current CPU/DRAM frequency for your
CPU.
Host Frequency (100 MHz)
This item displays the host frequency. This is a display-only item. You cannot
make changes to this field.
DRAM Frequency (133 MHz)
This item displays the memory (DRAM) frequency. This is a display-only item.
You cannot make changes to this field.
DRAM Timing Configuration (Normal Mode)
The DRAM timing is controlled by the DRAM Timing Registers. The Timings
programmed into this register are dependent on the system design. Slower
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rates may be required in certain system designs to support loose layouts or
slower memory.
Graphic Win Size (128M)
This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP for
video purposes.
IO APIC Support (Enable)
This item allows you to enable or disable the APIC (Advanced Programmable
Interrupt Controller) mode. APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP)
for systems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.
SDR/DDR CAS to Latency (2.5T)
This item determines the operation of the SDR/DDR memory CAS (column
address strobe). We recommend that you leave this item at the default value.
Share Memory Size (32 MB)
This item allows you to select the shared memory size for VGA usage.
Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup Menu option is used to change the values of
the chipset registers for system power management.
Power Switch Type (On/Off)
This option specifies how the power button is used. In the Suspend mode, the
hard disk motor is spindled down, the monitor is shut down, and the processor
clock is stopped.
ACPI Aware O/S (Yes)
Set this option to Yes to enable Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) BIOS for an ACPI-aware operating system.
ACPI Standby State (S1)
This item allows you to select the standby type under ACPI operating system.
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Power Management (Enabled)
Set this option to Enabled to enable the chipset power management and APM
(Advanced Power Management) features.
Suspend Time Out (Disabled)
This option defines the length of time that the system while in Standby mode,
it must be inactive before it enters Suspend mode.
Hard Disk Time Out (Disabled)
This option specifies the length of period of hard disk drive inactivity. When
this time period expires, the computer enters the power-conserving state
specified in the Hard Disk Power Down Mode option.
RTC Alarm Resume From Soft Off (Disabled)
This option enable or disable the RTC alarm to wake up the system from Soft
Off.
Resume On RTC Alarm / Date / Hour / Minute / Second
The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this
item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the
system’s RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date
and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to
use this feature.
USB Device Lead To Power On (Disabled)
If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is traffic
on the USB device.
Restore on AC/Power Loss (Power Off)
This sets the power state after a shutdown due to an unexpected interrupt of
AC power.
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PCI / Plug and Play Setup
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI (Peripheral
Component Interconnect) is a system, which allows I/O devices to operate at
speeds nearing CPU’s when they communicate with own special components.
All the options describes in this section are important and technical and it is
strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes
to the default settings.
Plug and Play Aware O/S (No)
Enable this item if you are using an O/S that supports Plug and Play such as
Windows 95/98/ME.
PCI Latency Timer (PCI Clocks) (64)
This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another
takes over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct
transactions for a longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth.
Primary Graphics Adapter (PCI)
This item indicates if the primary graphics adapter uses the PCI or the AGP
bus.
Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA (Yes)
If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics
system. You set this value to No to free up an IRQ.
PCI IDE BusMaster (Enabled)
This item allows the controls for the Bus Master for the IDE controller to be
enabled or disabled.
OffBoard PCI IDE Card (Auto)
This option specifies if an offboard PCI IDE controller adapter card is used in
the computer. You must also specify the PCI expansion slot on the mainboard
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where the offboard PCI IDE controller card is installed. If an offboard PCI IDE
controller is used, the onboard IDE controller is automatically disabled.
OffBoard PCI IDE Primary IRQ (Disabled)
This option specifies the PCI interrupt used by the primary IDE channel on the
offboard PCI IDE controller.
OffBoard PCI IDE Secondary IRQ (Disabled)
This option specifies the PCI interrupt used by the secondary IDE channel on
the offboard PCI IDE controller.
DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 (PnP)
This option allows you to specify the bus type used by each DMA channel.
IRQ (PCI/ PnP)
This option specifies the bus that the specified IRQ line is used on. They allow
you to reserve IRQs
should remove an IRQ from the pool of available
are configurable by the system BIOS. The available IRQ pool is determined by
reading the ESCD NVRAM. If more IRQs must be removed from the pool, the
end user can use these
setting to it. Onboard I/O is configured by the BIOS.
I/O are configured as PCI/PnP. IRQ12 only appears if the PS/2 Mouse
Support option in Advanced Setup is set to Disabled. IRQ14 and 15 will not be
available if the onboard PCI IDE is enabled.
for legacy ISA adapter cards and determine if the BIOS
IRQs passed to devices that
options to reserve the IRQ by assigning an ISA/EISA
All IRQs used by onboard
Peripheral Setup
The Peripheral Setup menu describes I/O resources assignment for all of the
on-board peripheral devices.
Audio Device (Enabled)
This item enables or disables the onboard AC’97 audio chip.
Modem Device (Disabled)
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This item enables or disables the onboard AC’97 modem chip.
Onboard LAN Device (Enabled)
Select Enabled if your system contains a built-in LAN device.
Onboard LAN Boot ROM (Disabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM
function.
USB 2.0 Supports (Enabled)
Select enabled if your system support the USB 2.0 function.
USB Function (Enabled)
Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this mainboard.
USB KB/Mouse/FDD Legacy Support (Enabled)
Set this item to enable to support for older keyboard and mouse devices if the
USB option is set to enable.
Onboard PCI IDE (Both)
Use this item to enable or disable either or both of the onboard Primary and
Secondary IDE channels.
Hardware Monitor Page
This section sets some of the parameters for the hardware monitoring function
of this mainboard.
CPU Vcore Voltage
Set this field to match the voltage of the installed CPU, or set to Auto to permit
the BIOS to auto detect the voltage. End users should not change the value in
this field unless they replace the CPU with one of a different voltage.
DDR Memory Voltage
The DDR memory voltage can be set to any voltage in .1v increments. You
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should not change the value in this field unless you are familiar with it.
FANs & Voltage Measurements
These items indicate cooling fan speeds in RPM and the various system
voltage measurements.
CPU / System Temperature
These items display CPU and system temperature measurement.
Change Supervisor/User Password
When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of
the screen to assist you in creating a password.
ENTER PASSWORD
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory.
You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and
press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection.
To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter
password. A message will confirm the password being disabled. Once the
password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter BIOS Setup
freely.
PASSWORD DISABLED
If you have selected “System” in “Security Option” of “BIOS Features Setup”
menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system reboots
or any time you try to enter BIOS Setup.
If you have selected “Setup” at “Security Option” from “BIOS Features Setup”
menu, you will be prompted for the password only when you enter BIOS
Setup.
Supervisor Password has higher priority than User Password. You can use
Supervisor Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup to
modify all settings. Also you can use User Password when booting the system
or entering BIOS Setup but can not modify any setting if Supervisor Password
is enabled.
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Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings
If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you press Y,
and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of fail-safe default values. These
default values are not very demanding and they should allow your system to
function with most kinds of hardware and memory chips.
Note: It is highly recommended that users enter this option to load optimal
values for accessing the best performance.
Auto Configuration with Fail Safe Settings
This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all
appropriate items in the Setup Utility:
Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then
<Enter> to not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no great
demands on the system and are generally stable. If your system is not
functioning correctly, try installing the fail-safe defaults as a first step in getting
your system working properly again. If you only want to install fail-safe
defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press
<F6>.
Save Settings and Exit
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have
made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit
dialog box appears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> to return to the
main menu.
Exit Without Saving
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have
made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without
Saving dialog box appears, press <Y> to discard changes and exit, or press
<N> to return to the main menu.
Note: If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the "Exit
Without Saving" item and press <Y> to discard any changes you have
made.
This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the
software supplied with the mainboard.
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Using the Mainboard Software
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The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package
contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the
bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software
program, and the location for your mainboard version. More information on
some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory
as the software.
Note: Never try to install software from a folder that is not specified for use with
your mainboard.
Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named
README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT, or something similar. These files may contain
important information that is not included in this manual.
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The Auto-install CD-ROM makes it easy for you to install the drivers and
software for your mainboard.
Note: If the Auto-install CD-ROM does not work on your system, you can still
install drivers through the file manager for your OS (for example, Windows
Explorer). Refer to Utility Folder Installation Notes later in this chapter.
The support software CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows
98/ME/2000/XP. When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive, the
autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has
three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.
Note: If the opening screen doesn't appear, double-click the file "setup.exe" in
the root directory.
Setup Tab
Setup Click the Setup button to run the software installation program.
Select from the menu which software you want to install.
Browse
CD
Exit The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window.
The Brow se CD button is the standard Windows command that
allows you to open Windows Explorer and show the contents of
the support CD.
Before installing the software from Windows Explorer, look for a
file named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT or something similar.
This file may contain important information to help you install the
software correctly.
Some software is installed in separate folders for different
operating systems, such as DOS, WIN NT, or WIN98/95. Always
go to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using.
To install the software, execute a file named SETUP.EXE or
INSTALL.EXE by double-clicking the file and then following the
instructions on the screen.
Application Tab
Lists the software utilities that are available on the CD.
Read Me Tab
Displays the path for all software and drivers available on the CD.
Running Setup
Follow these instructions to install device drivers and software for the
mainboard:
1. Click Setup. The installation program begins:
Mainboard model
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Note: The following screens are examples only. The screens and driver lists will
be different according to the mainboard you are installing.
The mainboard identification is located in the upper left-hand corner.
2. Click Next. The following screen appears:
3. Check the box next to the items you want to install. The default options
are recommended.
4. Click Next run the Installation Wizard. An item installation screen
appears:
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the items.
Drivers and software are automatically installed in sequence. Follow the
onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart a
few times to complete the installation.
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Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive and locate the PATH.DOC file in the root
directory. This file contains the information needed to locate the drivers for
your mainboard.
Look for the chipset and mainboard model; then browse to the directory and
path to begin installing the drivers. Most drivers have a setup program
(SETUP.EXE) that automatically detects your operating system before
installation. Other drivers have the setup program located in the operating
system subfolder.
If the driver you want to install does not have a setup program, browse to the
operating system subfolder and locate the readme text file (README.TXT or
README.DOC) for information on installing the driver or software for your
operating system.
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All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are
provided only for the convenience of the customer. The following software is
furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with
the terms of the license.
Note: These software(s) are subject to change at anytime without prior notice.
Please refer to the support CD for available software.
AWARD Flash Memory Utility
This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on
the mainboard, and lets you copy an updated version of the BIOS to the chip.
Proceed with caution when using this program. If you erase the current BIOS
and fail to write a new BIOS, or write a new BIOS that is incorrect, your
system will malfunction. Refer to Chapter 3, Using BIOS for more information.
WinFlash Utility
The Award WinFlash utility is a Windows version of the DOS Award BIOS
flash writer utility. The utility enables you to flash the system BIOS stored on a
Flash Memory chip on the mainboard while in a Windows environment. This
utility is currently available for WINXP\ME\2000\98SE. To install the WinFlash
utility, run WINFLASH.EXE from the following directory:
\UTILITY\WINFLASH 1.51
PC-CILLIN 2002
The PC-CILLIN 2002 software program provides anti-virus protection for your
system. This program is available for Windows 2000/ME/98SE/XP and
Windows NT. Be sure to check the readme.txt and install the appropriate antivirus software for your operating system.
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We strongly recommend users to install this free anti-virus software to help
protect your system against viruses.
MediaRing Talk – Telephony Softw are
To install the MediaRing Talk voice modem software for the built-in modem, go
to the directory \UTILITY\MEDIARING TALK, then run MRTALKSETUP72.EXE to install the application software.
Super Voice – Fax/Modem Software
To install the Super Voice voice, fax, data communication application for use
with the built-in fax/modem, go the directory \UTILITY\SUPER_VOICE, then
run PICSHELL.EXE to install the application software.
PageABC
The PageABC application software enables you to create your very own home
page. To install the PageABC, go to the directory \UTILITYPageABC, and then
run SETUP.EXE to install the application software.
This concludes Chapter 4.
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