Matsonic MS9027C user guide
Preface
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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 residenti al 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 interferenc e
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.
Copyright © 2001
All Rights Reserved
MS9027C, V1.0
I845D/November 2001
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 interferenc e
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.
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Describes installation of mainboard
components.
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Provides information on using the BIOS
Setup Utility.
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Describes the mainboard software.
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CHAPTER 1 5
Introducing the Mainboard 5
Introduction................................................................................................5
Checklist .................................................................................................... 5
Standard Items.................................................................................................5
Features..................................................................................................... 6
Choosing a Computer Case.......................................................................7
Mainboard Components.............................................................................8
CHAPTER 2 10
Installing the Mainboa r d 10
Safety Precautions...................................................................................10
Quick Guide.............................................................................................10
Installing the Mainboard in a Case...........................................................11
Checking Jumper Settings....................................................................... 11
Setting Jumpers.............................................................................................. 11
Checking Jumper Settings..............................................................................12
Jumper Settings..............................................................................................12
Connecting Case Components................................................................ 13
The Panel Connectors....................................................................................13
Installing Hardware..................................................................................15
Installing the Processor..................................................................................15
Installing Memory Modules...........................................................................18
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM......................................................... 19
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive.................................................................20
Installing Add-on Cards.................................................................................21
Connecting Optional Devices ........................................................................22
Connecting I/O Devices...........................................................................25
External Connector Color Coding..................................................................26
CHAPTER 3 27
Using BIOS 27
About the Setup Utility..............................................................................27
The Standard Configuration........................................................................... 27
Entering the Setup Utility...............................................................................28
Updating the BIOS.........................................................................................28
Using BIOS..............................................................................................29
Standard CMOS Features...............................................................................30
Advanced BIOS Setup Option.......................................................................32
Advanced Chipset Features Option................................................................34
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Integrated Peripherals Option ........................................................................36
Power Management Setup Option .................................................................39
PNP/PCI Configuration Option......................................................................42
PC Health Status Option................................................................................43
Frequency/Voltage Control............................................................................44
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option.....................................................................45
Load Optimized Defaults Option...................................................................45
Set Password Option......................................................................................45
Save & Exit Setup Option..............................................................................46
Exit Without Saving.......................................................................................46
CHAPTER 4 47
Using the Mainboard Software 47
About the Software CD-ROM................................................................... 47
Drivers Installation....................................................................................47
Utility Software Reference........................................................................48
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Introducing the Mainboard
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Congratulations on purchasing the MS9027C mainboard. The MS9027C
mainboard is an ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printed circuit board and
measures 304.8 mm x 224 mm. The mainboard features a mPGA478 Socket
that accommodates Intel Pentium 4 processors supporting system speeds up
to 400 MHz and data bus bandwidths up to 3.2 GB/s.
The MS9027C incorporates the Intel i82845 (MCH) and the Intel 82801BA
(ICH2) chipsets, which supports 2.5V DDR DRAM, 2X/4X AGP (1.5V only),
and the AC’ 97 codec.
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Compare the mainboard’s package contents with the following checklist:
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Standard Items
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One mainboard
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One diskette drive ribbon cable
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One IDE drive ribbon cable
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Retention Module Clamp
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Software support CD
•
This user’s manual
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Processor
Chipset
Memory
VGA
AC’ 97 Audio
Codec
Expansion
Options
Integrated I/O
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The MS9027C mainboard uses a mPGA478 Socket that has
the following features:
• Accommodates Intel Pentium 4 478-pins CPU
• Supports a system bus (FSB) of 400 MHz
• Supports 3.2 GB/s data bus bandwidth
Intel’s innovative i82845 (MCH) and 82801BA (ICH2) chipsets
are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with
proven reliability and performance. A few of the advanced
features of the chipsets are:
• Host interface controller supports 400 MHz frontside
(system) bus frequency
• Supports 266 MHz DDR SDRAM devices.
• Supports a max of 2 Double-Sided DIMMs (4 rows popu-
lated) with unbuffered DDR266 (w/ or w/out ECC).
• Supports a maximum memory bandwidth of 2.1 GB/s with
DDR266.
• AGP controller is AGP 2.0 compliant and supports 2x/4x
Fast Write Protocol (1.5V only)
• PCI IDE controller supports PCI bus mastering, PIO
modes 0~4, and UDMA 33/66/100
• Two USB controllers double the bandwidth to 24 Mbps
across four ports
• Integrated AC’ 97 audio that supports full surround sound
with up to six channels
Additional key features include support for an AC 97 link for audio
and modem, hardware monitoring, and ACPI/OnNow power management.
The mainboard can accommodate 2.5V DDR SDRAM. It accommodates two unbuffered 2.5V 184 pin slots with a total
maximum capacity of 2 GB.
The MS9027C includes a 4xAGP slot that provides four times the
bandwidth of the original AGP specification. AGP technology
provides a direct connection between the graphics sub-system
and the processor so that the graphics do not have to compete for
processor time with other devices on the PCI bus.
The AC’ 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC’ 97 2.2
specification, and supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital Converter) and DAC (Digital Analog Converter) resolution as well
as 18-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent and variable sampling rates.
The mainboard comes with the following expansion options:
• Six 32-bit PCI slots
• One 4xAGP slot (support 1.5V only)
• One Communications Network Riser (CNR) slot
• Two IDE connectors which support four IDE channels and
a floppy disk drive interface
The MS9027C supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer
rates of 33/66/100 MB/sec.
The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
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BIOS
Firmware
• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
• Two serial ports
• One parallel port
• One MIDI/game port
• Two USB ports
• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
This mainboard uses Award BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following:
• Power management
• Wake-up alarms
• CPU parameters and memory timing
• CPU and memory timing
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different
processor clock speeds.
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There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard complies with the specifications for the 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 an ATX form factor of 304.8 mm x 224 mm. Choose a
case that accommodates this form factor.
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Table of Mainboard Components
Label Component
AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port
ATX1 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector
AUDIO1 Mic/SpeakerOut header
BAT1 Three volt realtime clock battery
CASFAN1 Case Fan
CDIN1 CD-in connector (Panasonic)
CDIN2 CD-in connector (Sony)
CPUFAN1 Cooling fan for CPU
CNR1 Communications Networking Riser slot
CPU Socket CPU socket (mPGA478)
DIMM1 ~ DIMM2 Two 184-pin DDR sockets
FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector
IDE 1 Primary IDE channel
IDE 2 Secondary IDE channel
J1 External SMI connector
J2 Smart I/O connector
JP1 Clear CMOS jumper
JP2 BIOS protect jumper
LED1 LED status indicator connector
LAUDIO1 Mic/SpeakerOut connector
LSJ1 Single color LED header (comply with OEM specs. only)
LUSB1 USB connector 2
LPANEL1 Panel connector for case switches and LEDs
PANEL1 Front panel connectors for case switches and LEDs
PCI1 ~ PCI6 Six 32-bit add-on card slots
PWRFAN1 Power fan connector
SIR1 Serial IR port
SPEAKER1 Speaker connector
SJ1 Single color LED header
USB1 Front panel USB headers
WOL1 Wake On LAN wakeup connector
WOM1 Wake On Modem wakeup connector
Note:
LED1 is usually connected to a light that indicates th at the computer is
powered on. Do not install hardware or disconnect power cables while the
LED is on.
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the mainboard.
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Installing the Mainboard
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SSaaffeettyy PPrreeccaauuttiioonns
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 GGuuiidde
This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to assemble your system
with the mainboards.
The following table provides a reference for installing specific components:
Locating Mainboard Components
Installing the Mainboard in a Case
Setting Jumpers
Installing Case Components
Installing the CPU
Installing Memory
Installing a HDD and CD-ROM Drive
Installing a FDD
Installing Add-on Cards
Connecting Options
Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices
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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:
Do not overtighten
Note:
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
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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 (
JP1 3-pin Clear CMOS
1-2: Normal
2-3: Clear
default
)
J P 1
1
JP2 2-pin BIOS flash pro-
JP1
– This jumper enables you to reset BIOS. Follow these instructions:
tection
Short:
Flash protect
Open: Flash
JP2
1. Turn the system off.
2. Short pins 2 and 3 on JP1.
3. Return the jumper to the normal setting.
4. Turn the system on. The BIOS is returned to the default
settings.
JP2
– Enables you to prevent the BIOS from being updated (flashed). Open
the jumper if you are going to update your BIOS. After updating the
BIOS, short the jumper to protect the BIOS from being flashed. For
instructions on updating the BIOS refer to Chapter 3.
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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 auxiliary
power supply cooling
fan connector to
PWRFAN1.
The Panel Connectors
The panel connector (PANEL1 and LPANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. The
LPANEL1 connector is designed specially for OEM customers, which comply
with the OEM specifications. Refer to the table below for information:
PANEL1
Device Pins
Empty 10
N/C 9
Power ON/OFF 6, 8
Reset Switch 5, 7
Green LED
Indicator
2, 4
Empty
(Pin 10)
Power Switch
(Pins 6, 8)
Green LED
(Pins 2, 4)
13
10 9
2 1
N/C
(Pin 9)
Reset Switc
(Pins 5, 7)
HDD LED
(Pins 1, 3)
SJ1: Single color LED header
This header allows the user to install a LED indicator to indicate when the
computer is in Suspend to RAM (STR) mode or normal mode.
Pin Signal Name
1
SUSLED-G
2
SUSLED-G
3
5VSB
ACPI LED function:
SJ1
S0 S1 S3 S4/S5
1
Light Blinking Blinking Dark
LSJ1: Single color LED header
This h eade r which is specially designed for OEM customers all ows th e us er to
install a LED indicator to indicate when the computer is in Suspend to RAM
(STR) mode or normal mode.
Pin Signal Name
1
5 VSB
2
SUSLED-Y
ACPI LED function:
LSJ1
S0 S1 S3 S4/S5
Dark Dark Light Dark
SPEAKER1: Internal speaker
Connect the internal speaker connector to this header.
Pin Signal Name
1
External speaker
2
Onboard buzzer
3
NC
4
VCC
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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
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 mPGA478 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.
CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components:
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