MATSONIC MS9138E User Manual
Mainboard User’s Manual
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Business Machines.
Intel, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Pentium 4, MMX,
Celeron and Tualatin are registered trademarks of Intel
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AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
MediaRing Talk is a registered trademark of MediaRing Inc.
3Deep is a registered trade mark of E-Color Inc.
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Copyright © 2002
All Rights Reserved
MS9138E Series, V3.1A
VT8751/November 2002
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Notice:
1. Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every
supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by
Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a
dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this
software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its
compatibility with Windows XP. Please rest assured that our RD
department has already tested and verified these drivers. Just
click the “Continue Anyway” button and go ahead the
installation.
2. USB 2.0 Driver Limitations:
2-1 The USB 2.0 driver only supports Windows XP and
Windows 2000.
2-2 If you connect a USB 2.0 hub to the root hub, plugging USB
devices into this hub, the system might not successfully
execute certain USB devices’ connection because it could
not recognize these devices.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction..............................................................1
Key Features......................................................................2
Package Contents............................................................... 6
Static Electricity Precautions ............................................... 7
Pre-Installation Inspection ...................................................7
Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation............................................... 9
Mainboard Components ....................................................10
I/O Ports.......................................................................... 11
Installing the Processor..................................................... 12
Installing Memory Modules .............................................. 13
Jumper Settings ................................................................15
The Panel Connectors.......................................................17
Other Devices Installation ................................................. 19
Expansion Slots Installation.............................................. 20
Connecting Optional Devices ...........................................21
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility.................................................. 25
Introduction..................................................................... 25
Running the Setup Utility...........…………………………...26
Standard CMOS Setup Page.............................................. 27
Advanced Setup Page.......................................................28
Power Management Setup Page......................................... 31
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page........................................... 33
Load Optimal Settings ...................................................... 34
Load Best Performance Settings ........................................34
Features Setup Page.......................................................... 35
CPU PnP Setup Page ........................................................37
Hardware Monitor Page.................................................... 38
Change Password............................................................. 39
Exit ................................................................................. 39
Chapter 4: About the Software CD-ROM..................................41
Utility Software Reference ................................................ 42
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This mainboard has a Socket 478 for the Intel Pentium 4 type of
processors supporting front side bus (FSB) speeds up to 400 MHz.
This mainboard has the VIA VT8751(P4M266) Northbridge and
VT8235 Southbridge chipsets that support AC 97 audio codec,
and provide Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function. It supports built-in
USB 2.0 providing higher bandwidth. It implements Universal
Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0 and is compliant with
UHCI 1.1 and EHCI 0.95 . This mainboard has two 32-bit PCI
slots, one 4xAGP slot, one CNR (Communications and
Networking Riser) slot, and an onboard 10BaseT/100BaseTX
Network interface. In addition, this mainboard has a full set of I/O
ports including two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard, one serial
port, one VGA port, one parallel port, one MIDI/game port and
maximum six USB ports (USB 2.0) --two back-panel ports and
onboard USB headers make four extra USB ports by connecting
the Extended USB Module to the mainboard.
This mainboard is a Micro ATX size mainboard and has power
connectors for an ATX power supply.
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Key Features
This mainboard has these key features:
Socket 478 Processor
♦ The PGA Socket 478
♦ Accommodates Intel Pentium 4 CPUs
♦ Su pports a front-side bus (FSB) of 400 MHz
Chipset
There are VT8751(P4M266) Northbridge and VT8235 Southbridge
in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable
architecture with proven reliability and performance. A few of the
chipset’s advanced features are:
♦
An advanced V-Link memory controller architecture that
provides the bandwidth up to 266 MB/s and performance
necessary for even the most demanding Internet and 3D
graphics
♦ Support for an 4xAGP interface providing vivid 3D
graphics and video performance
♦ 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.
Memory Support
♦ The mainboard accommodates 2 DDR + 2 SDR 168 pin,
3.3V DIMM sockets with a total capacity of 2 GB system
memory.
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Built-in Graphics System
♦ P4M266 integrates S3’s Savag8 graphics accelerator
into a single chip. P4M266 brings mainstream graphics
performance to the Value PC with leading-edge 2D, 3D
and DVD video acceleration into a cost effective package.
Based on its capabilities, P4M266 is an ideal solution for
the consumer, corporate mobile users and entry level
professionals.
♦ Maximum shared memory size is 32 MB.
VGA
♦
This mainboard 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 memory so that the graphics do
not have to compete for processor time with other devices
on the PCI bus.
AC’97 Audio Codec
♦ Compliant with AC’97 2.1 specification
♦ 16 -bit stereo full-duplex CODEC with fixed 48KHz
sampling rate
♦ 3 analog line-level stereo inputs with 5-bit volume control:
LINE-IN, CD-IN, AUX-IN
♦ 1 analog line-level mono input: PHONE -IN
♦ Three Audio Jacks – Line-Out, Line-In and Microphone-In
♦ Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro Compatible
♦ Digital I/O compatible with consumer mode S/PDIF
♦ Advanced power management support
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Expansion O ptions
The mainboard comes with the following expansion options:
♦ Two 32-bit PCI slots capable of Ultra DMA bus mastering
with transfer rates of 66/100/133 MB/sec
♦ An 4xAGP slot
♦ A CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot
Onboard I/O Ports
The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
♦ Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
♦ One serial port
♦ One VGA port
♦ One parallel port
♦ One MIDI/game port
♦ Six USB ports (two back-panel ports, onboard USB
headers providing four extra ports: header USB1 and
USB2) — all support USB 2.0
♦ Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
BIOS Firmware
This mainboard uses AMI 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.
USB 2.0
♦ Co mpliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification
Revision 2.0
♦ Compliant with Intel’s Enhanced Host Controller
Interface Specification Revision 0.95
♦ Compliant with Universal Host Controller Interface
Specification Revision 1.1
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♦ PCI multi-function device consists of two UHCI Host
Controller cores for full -/low-speed signaling and one
EHCI Host Controller core for high-speed signaling
♦ Root hub consists 4 downstream facing ports with
integrated physical layer transceivers shared by
UHCI
and
EHCI Host Controller
♦ Support PCI -Bus Power Management Interface
Specification release 1.1
♦ Legacy support for all downstream facing ports
Built-in Ethernet LAN
♦ Built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet LAN
♦ VT8235 integrates Fast Ethernet MAC and VT6103 LAN
PHY in compliance with IEEE802.3u 100BASE -TX,
10BASE -T and ANSI X3.263 TP-PMD standards
♦ In compliance with ACPI 1.0 and the Network Device
Class Power Management 1.0
♦
High Performance achieved by 100Mbps clock generator
and data recovery circuit for 100Mbps receiver
Bundled Software
♦ PC-Cillin 2000 provides automatic virus protection under
Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
♦ MediaRing Talk provides PC to PC or PC to Phone
internet phone communication
♦ 3Deep delivers the precise imagery and displays accurate
color in your monitor
♦ Recovery Genius 21
st
V5.0 provides the function to
recover, reserve and transfer hard disk data .
♦ CD Ghost is the software stimulating a real CD-ROM to
perform equivalent function .
♦ Language Genius 21
st
is the software to provides learning
tools of language and singing.
♦ PC DJ is a dual-MP3 player that enables users to actually
mix music right on their own personal computers.
♦ Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0 is the software to help users
read .PDF files.
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Dimensions
♦ Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 244 mm
Package Contents
Your mainboard package contains the following items:
q The mainboard
q The User’s Manual
q One diskette drive ribbon cable
q One IDE drive ribbon cable
q Software support CD
Optional Accessories
You can purchase the following optional accessories for this
mainboard.
q Extended USB module
q CNR v.90 56K Fax/Modem card
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Static Electricity Precautions
Static electricity could damage components on this mainboard.
Take the following precautions while unpacking this mainboard
and installing it in a system.
1. Don’t take this mainboard and components out of their original
static-proof package until you are ready to install them.
2. While installing, please wear a grounded wrist strap if possible.
If you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by
touching the bare metal of the system chassis.
3. Carefully hold this mainboard by its edges. Do not touch those
components unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this
mainboard on the top of static-protection package with
component side facing up while installing.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect this mainboard whether there are any damages to
components and connectors on the board.
2. If you suspect this mainboard has been damaged, do not
connect power to the system. Contact your mainboard vendor
about those damages.
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Chapter 2
Mainboard Installation
To install this mainboard in a system, please follow these
instructions in this chapter:
q Identify the mainboard components
q
Install a CPU
q Install one or more system memory modules
q Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly
q Install this mainboard in a system chassis (case)
q Connect any extension brackets or cables to connecting
headers on the mainboard
q Install other devices and make the appropriate connections to
the mainboard connecting headers.
Note:
1. Before installing this mainboard, make sure jumper JBAT1 is
under Normal setting. See this chapter for information about
locating JBAT1 and the setting options.
2. Never connect power to the system during installation;
otherwise, it may damage the mainboard.
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Mainboard Components
Identify major components on the mainboard via this diagram
underneath.
Note: Those jumpers of mainboard not appearing in this
illustration are for testing only.
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I/O Ports
The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports
on the mainboard.
PS/2
mouse
PS/2
keyboard
USB
ports
Parallel port (LPT1)
Serial port
COM 1
VGA
Line-in
Game port
Microphone
Line-out
LAN
port
1. Upper PS/2 port connects a PS/2 pointing device.
2. Lower PS/2 port connects a PS/2 keyboard.
3. USB ports connect USB devices.
4. LPT1 connects printers or other parallel
communications devices.
5. COM1 port connects serial devices such as mice or
fax/modems; the VGA port to connect graphic
display devices.
6. Game port connects a joystick or a MIDI device.
7. Three audio ports connect audio devices. The left
side jack is for a stereo line -out signal. The middle
jack is for a stereo line -in signal. The right side jack
is for a microphone.
8. LAN port connects the network.
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