Mercury KOB KM266 FDSMx User Manual
Mainboard User’s Manual
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Trademarks
IBM, VGA, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines.
AMD, Duron and Athlon are registered trademarks of Advanced
Micro Devices Inc.
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
PC-cillin is a registered trademark of Trend Micro Inc.
AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
A3D is a registered trademark of Aureal Inc.
MediaRing Talk is a registered trademark of MediaRing Inc.
3Deep is a registered trademark of E-Color Inc.
Other names used in this publication may be trademarks and are
acknowledged.
Copyright © 2002
All Rights Reserved
KOB KM266 FDSMx
V1.2B
VKM266/August 2002
Mainboard User’s Manual
Notice:
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. Click
the “Continue Anyway” button and go ahead the installation.
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Table of Contents
Trademarks .............................................................................. I
Chapter 1: Introduction....................................................................1
Key Features............................................................................2
Package Contents.....................................................................5
Static Electricity Precautions...................................................6
Pre-Installation Inspection.......................................................6
Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation...................................................7
Mainboard Components ..........................................................8
I/O Ports...................................................................................9
Install A CPU ..........................................................................9
Install Memory ......................................................................11
Setting Jumper Switches........................................................13
Install the Mainboard.............................................................14
Optional Extension Brackets .................................................16
Install Other Devices .............................................................17
Expansion Slots .....................................................................20
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility.......................................................23
Introduction ...........................................................................23
Running the Setup Utility......................................................24
Standard CMOS Setup Page..................................................25
Advanced Setup Page ............................................................26
Power Management Setup Page ............................................28
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page.............................................30
Load Optimal Settings...........................................................31
Load Best Performance Settings............................................31
Features Setup Page...............................................................32
CPU PnP Setup Page .............................................................34
Hardware Monitor Page.........................................................35
Change Password...................................................................35
Exit ........................................................................................36
Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................37
Introduction ...........................................................................37
Installing Support Software...................................................38
Bundled Software Installation ...............................................40
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1: Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
This mainboard has a Socket-A support for the AMD K7
processors. The Socket-A processor’s front-side bus speed is
200/266MHz.
This mainboard has a KM266 chipset that supports a 4X AGP slot
for highly graphics display, 100/133 MHz DDR/SDR, and Ultra
DMA ATA100 function to provide outstanding high system
performance under all types of system operations. The mainboard
has the built-in AC97 Codec, a CNR (Communications and
Networking Riser) slot and a built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX
Network Interface. This mainboard has the 128-bit 2D/3D AGP
Graphics Accelerator with 32MB frame buffer, supporting AGP
4X 266MHz mode up to 1GB/s bandwidth, which 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. There is a full set of I/O Ports including
PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, two back-panel USB ports, one
parallel port, one serial port and one onboard VGA (S3).
Connecting extended USB modules to the mainboard makes six
extra USB ports (headers USB2, USB3 and USB5).
This mainboard has all the features you need to develop a powerful
multimedia workstation that is network ready. The board is Micro
ATX size and has power connectors for an ATX power supply.
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Key Features
The key features of this mainboard include:
Socket-A Processor Support
♦ Supports AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron processors
♦ Supports 200/266 MHz Front-Side Bus
Chipset
There are VIA KM266 Northbridge and VT8233 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
2D/3D graphics
♦ Support for an 4xAGP interface providing vivid 2D/3D
graphics and video performance
Memory Support
♦ Two 168-pin DIMM slots for SDRAM memory modules
♦ Two 184-pin DIMM slots for DDR memory modules
♦ Support for 100/133 MHz memory bus
♦ Maximum installed memory is 2GB
Notice: You can NOT use SDRAM and DDR simultaneously.
Expansion Slots
♦ One CNR slot
♦ One 4X AGP slot for AGP 2.0-compliant interface
♦ Two 32-bit PCI slots for PCI 2.2-compliant bus interface
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Onboard IDE channels
♦ Primary and Secondary PCI IDE channels
♦ Support for PIO (programmable input/output) modes
♦ Support for Multiword DMA modes
♦ Support for Bus Mastering and Ultra DMA ATA 100
33/66/100 modes
Power Supply and Power Management
♦ ATX power supply connector
♦ ACPI and previous PMU support, suspend switch,
keyboard power on/off
♦ Supports Wake on LAN
VGA
♦ Single cycle 128-bit 3D architecture
♦ 128-bit 2D graphic engine
♦ 8/16/32 MB frame buffer using system memory
♦ Supports AGP 4X 266 MHz mode up to 1GB/s bandwidth
♦ Supports 250MHz RAMDAC
♦ 2D/3D resolutions up to 1920x1440
♦ Supports AGP Rev. 2.0 Spec. Compliant
AC97 Codec
♦ Compliant AC97 2.1 specification
♦ Supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital Converter) and DAC
(Digital Analog Converter) as well as 18-bit stereo fullduplex codec
Onboard I/O Ports
♦ Provides PC99 Color Connectors for easy peripheral device
connections
♦ Floppy disk drive connector with 1Mb/s transfer rate
♦ Two PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse
♦ One serial port with 16C550-compatible fast UART
♦ One parallel port with ECP and EPP support
♦ One MIDI/Game port
♦ Two back-panel USB ports and optional six USB ports
(onboard USB headers: header USB2, USB3 and USB5)
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♦ One infrared port connector for optional module
Built-in Ethernet LAN
♦ Built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet LAN
♦ LAN controller integrates Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY
compliant with IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T and
ANSI X3.263 TP-PMD standards
♦ Compliant with ACPI 1.0 and the Network Device Class
Power Management 1.1
♦ High Performance provided by 100Mbps clock generator
and data recovery circuit for 100Mbps receiver
Hardware Monitoring
♦ Built-in hardware monitoring for CPU & System
temperatures, fan speeds and mainboard voltages
Onboard Flash ROM
♦ Supports Plug and Play configuration of peripheral devices
and expansion cards
Bundled Software
♦ PC-Cillin2000 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
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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
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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 (24.4cm x 24.4cm)
Package Contents
Your mainboard package ships with the following items:
The mainboard
This User’s Guide
1 UDMA/66 IDE cable
1 Floppy disk drive cable
Support software on CD-ROM disk
Optional Accessories
You can purchase the following optional accessories for this
mainboard.
Extended USB module
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Static Electricity Precautions
Components on this mainboard can be damaged by static
electricity. Take the following precautions when unpacking the
mainboard and installing it in a system.
1. Keep the mainboard and other components in their original
static-proof packaging until you are ready to install them.
2. During installation, 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. Handle the mainboard carefully by the edges. Avoid touching
the components unless it is absolutely necessary. During
installation put the mainboard on top of the static-protection
packaging it came in with the component side facing up.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect the mainboard for damage to the components and
connectors on the board.
2. If you suspect that the mainboard has been damaged, do not
connect power to the system. Contact your mainboard vendor
and report the damage.
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Chapter 2
Mainboard Installation
To install this mainboard in a system, please follow these
instructions in this chapter:
Identify the mainboard components
Install a CPU
Install one or more system memory modules
Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly
Install this mainboard in a system chassis (case)
Connect any extension brackets or cables to connecting
headers on the mainboard
Install other devices and make the appropriate connections to
the mainboard connecting headers
Note:
1. Before installing this mainboard, make sure jumper JP2 is
under Normal setting. See this chapter for information about
locating JP2 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
This diagram below identifies major components on the
mainboard.
Note: Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in
the illustration above 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
Parallel Port
PRINT1
USB Ports
Game/MIDI
Port
PS/2 Keyboard
Serial Port
COM1
Line-Out
Microphone VGA1 Port
Line-In
Install A CPU
This mainboard has a Socket-462 CPU socket for AMD K7
processors.
To ensure reliability, ensure that your processor has a
heatsink/cooling fan assembly.
Do not try to install a Socket-370/Socket-7 processor in the Socket-
462. A Socket-370/Socket-7 processor such as the PPGA Celeron,
FCPGA Pentium-III, Pentium-MMX, or the AMD K5/K6 does not
fit in the Socket-462.
The following list notes the processors that are currently supported
by this mainboard.
Athlon XP: 1500+ ~ 2000+; FSB: 266 MHz
Athlon: 650 MHz~1.4 GHz, FSB: 200 MHz, 266 MHz
Duron: 550 MHz~1.2 GHz, FSB: 200 MHz
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Installing a Socket-462 Processor
A processor installs into the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket-462
on the mainboard.
1. Locate the Socket-462 and CPUFAN1. Pull the locking lever
out slightly from the socket and raise it to the upright position.
Socket-462
CPUFAN1
Pin-1 Corner
2. On the processor, identify the Pin-1 corner by its beveled edge.
3. On the Socket-462, identify the Pin-1 corner. The Pin-1 corner
is at the top of the locking lever when it locked.
4. Match the Pin-1 corners and insert the processor into the
socket. No force is required and the processor should drop into
place freely.
5. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the catch on
the side of the socket. This secures the CPU in the socket.
6. All processors should be installed with a combination
heatsink/cooling fan (the original fan is recommended, the
others’ fan is not), connect the cable from the fan to the CPU
fan power connector CPUFAN1.
See the Setting Jumper Switches section for detail information on
CPU System Bus settings.
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