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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. AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Other names used in this publication may be trademarks and are acknowledged.

Static Electricity Precautions

1. Don’t take this motherboard and components out of their original staticproof 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 motherboard by its edges. Do not touch those components unless it is absolutely necessary. Put this motherboard on the top of static-protection package with component side facing up while installing.

Pre-Installation Inspection

1. Inspect this motherboard whether there are any damages to components and connectors on the board.

2. If you suspect this motherboard has been damaged, do not connect power to the system. Contact your motherboard vendor about those damages.

M863G Series, V5.1C

January 2005

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T able of Contents

Trademark............................................................................................................i

Static Electricity Precautions ......................................................................................... i

Pre-Installation Inspection ............................................................................................. i

Chapter 1: Introduction..................................................................................... 1

Key Features .................................................................................................................... 1

Package Contents ........................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation .............................................................. 5

Motherboard Components ............................................................................................ 6

I/O Ports .......................................................................................................................... 7

Installing Memory Modules .......................................................................................... 8

Jumper Settings .............................................................................................................. 9

Install the Motherboard ............................................................................................... 1 0

Connecting Optional Devices ..................................................................................... 11

Install Other Devices ....................................................................................................13

Expansion Slots ............................................................................................................15

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ....................................................................... 16

Introduction ..................................................................................................................16

Running the Setup Utility ............................................................................................16

Standard CMOS Setup Page .......................................................................................17

Advanced Setup Page ..................................................................................................18

Features Setup Page ....................................................................................................19

Power Management Setup Page ................................................................................20

PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page ..................................................................................2 1

BIOS Security Features Setup Page ...........................................................................22

CPU PnP Setup Page ..................................................................................................23

Hardware Monitor Page ..............................................................................................23

Load Optimal Defaults ................................................................................................24

Save Changes and Exit ................................................................................................ 24

Discard Changes and Exit ...........................................................................................24

Chapter 4: Software & Applications .............................................................. 25

Introduction ..................................................................................................................25

Installing Support Software ........................................................................................2 5

Bundled Software Installation ....................................................................................27

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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) pops 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.

Currently, we are working on such limitations’ solution. As soon as the olution is done, the updated USB drive will be released to our website: www.pcchips.com for your downloading.

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Chapter 1 Introduction

This motherboard has onboard AMD Athlon XP/Sempron processors with front-side bus speed 333 MHz.

This motherboard has the SiS741GX Northbridge and SiS964L Southbridge that supports the AC’ 97 audio codec, the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 function, and the 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.

It has two 32-bit PCI slots, one 8X AGP slot, one CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot, and supports the onboard 10BaseT/100BaseTX Network interface (optional). In addition, this motherboard 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, three audio jacks for line-in, line-out and microphone, four back-panel USB2.0 ports. Two onboard USB headers provide additional USB2.0 ports by connecting the Extended USB Module to the motherboard.

This motherboard is a Micro ATX size motherboard and has power connectors for an ATX power supply.

Key Features

The key features of this motherboard include:

Processor Support

• Supports onboard AMD Athlon XP/ Sempron processors

• Supports up to 333 MHz Front-Side Bus

Chipset

There are SiS741GX Northbridge and SiS964L Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.

• Supports AMD Athlon XP/Sempron CPU with FSB up to 333 MHz,

and Synchronous/ Quasi-synchronous Host-to-DRAM Timing

• Supports 333/266 DDR SDRAM and high performance unified memory

controller optimizing the DRAM bus utilization

• Supports AGP 8X/4X Interface w/ Fast Write Transaction

Model Northbridge Southbridge Function

M863G SiS 741GX 964L CPU FSB: 333MHz,

DDR333/266

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• Built-in a high performance 256-bit 3D engine and 32-bit floating point

format VLIW triangle setup engine

• Integrated Multi-threaded I/O link ensures concurrency of upstream/

down stream data transfer with 1.2GB/s bandwidth

• PCI 2.2 Specification Compliance

• Integrated Multithreaded IO Link Mastering

• Multithread I/O link Mastering with Read/Write Concurrent transaction

Memory Support

• Two 184-pin, 2.5V DIMM sockets for DDR SDRAM memory modules

• Supports DDR333/266 memory bus

• Maximum installed memory is 2GB

Expansion Slots

• Two 32-bit PCI slots

• One 8X AGP slot

• One CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) slot

Onboard IDE channels

• Two IDE Connectors

• Supports PIO (Programmable Input/Output) and DMA (Direct Memory

Access) modes

• Supports IDE Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 133/100/

66 MB/sec

AC’97 Codec

• 6- channel and compliant with Intel AC’97 (REV. 2.3) Spec, meeting

with Microsoft PC2001 requirements

• Advanced power management and power saving capabilities.

• Stereo Line-in function shared with Surround out.

• High quality pseudo-differential analog CD Audio input.

• S/PDIF Output support: Output 96 / 48 kHz with 24 / 20 / 16 bits

• Valuable add-on software technology: Support most industry standards

of PC 3D sound and unique karaoke function support featured with microphone echo, key shifting, and vocal cancellation.

Onboard I/O Ports

• Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard

• One serial port

• One parallel port

• One VGA port

• Four back-panel USB2.0 ports

• One LAN port (optional)

• Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out

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Fast Ethernet LAN (optional)

• Supports 10/100Mbps operation and half/full duplex operation

• IEEE 802.3/802.3u compliant

• Supports IEEE 802.3u clause 28 auto negotiation

• Supports operation under Link Down Power Saving mode

• Supports Base Line Winder (BLW) compensation

• Adaptive Equalization

USB 2.0

• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification Revision 2.0

• Compliant with Intel’s Enhanced Host Controller Interface Specification

Revision 1.0

• Compliant with Universal Host Controller Interface Specification

Revision 1.1

• 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, up to eight functional ports

• Support PCI-Bus Power Management Interface Specification release 1.1

• Legacy support for all downstream facing ports

BIOS Firmware

This motherboard 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.

Dimensions

• Micro ATX form factor of 244 x 200 mm

Note: Hardware specifications and software items are subject to change

without notification.

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Package Contents

Y our motherboard package ships with the following items:

 The motherboard  The User’s Guide  One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional)  One IDE drive ribbon cable  The Software support CD

Optional Accessories

Y ou can purchase the following optional accessories for this mainboard.

 The Extended USB module  The CNR v .90 56K Fax/Modem card

Note: You can purchase your own optional accessories from the third party,

but please contact your local vendor on any issues of the specification and compatibility.

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Chapter 2 Motherboard Installation

To install this motherboard in a system, please follow these instructions in this chapter:

 Identify the motherboard components  Install a CPU  Install one or more system memory modules  Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly  Install this motherboard in a system chassis (case)  Connect any extension brackets or cables to headers/connectors on the

motherboard

 Install peripheral devices and make the appropriate connections to

headers/connectors on the motherboard

Note:

1. Before installing this motherboard, 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 motherboard.

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Motherboard Components

ITEM LABEL COM PONENTS COL OR

1 DDR1/2 184-pin DDR SDRAM sockets

PURPLE

2 IDE2 Primary /Sc e ondary IDE connector

WHITE

3 USB2/3 Front Panel USB headers

YELLOW

4 IDE1 Primary /Sc e ondary IDE connector

BLUE

5 JP2 Clear CMOS jumper

RED

6 SW1 Front Panel Sw itch/LED header

COLOR

7 SYSFA N1 Sys tem Fan connector

WHITE

8 SPK1 Speaker header

LIME

9 FDC1 Floppy Disk Drive connector

WHITE

10 CNR1 CNR slot

BROWN

11 IR1

Infrared header BLACK

12 PCI 1-2 32-bit PCI slots

WHITE

13 CD1 A nalog Audio Input header

BLACK

14 AGP1 AGP slot

ORANGE

15 AUDIO1 Front Panel Audio header

PURPLE

16 U5 Standard 20-Pin ATX Pow er connector

WHITE

17 J1 Standard 4-Pin ATX Pow er connector

WHITE

18 CPUFA N1 CPU Fan connector DARK RED

IO PORTS

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I/O Ports

This is a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the motherboard.

PS/2 Mouse

Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device.

PS/2 Keyboar d

Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard.

Parallel Port (LPT1)

Use the Parallel port to connect printers or other parallel communications devices.

Ser ial Port (COM1)

Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice or fax/modems. COM1 is identified by the system as COM1.

VGA Port

Use the VGA port to connect VGA devices.

LAN Port (optional)

Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the Netw ork.

USB Po r t s

Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.

Audio Ports

Use these three audio jacks to connect audio devices. The first jack is for stereo Line-In signal, the second jack for stereo Line-Out signal, and the third jack for Microphone.

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Installing Memory Modules

This motherboard accommodates two 184-pin 2.5V DIMM sockets (Dual Inline Memory Module) for unbuffered DDR333/266 memory modules (Double Data Rate SDRAM), and maximum 2.0 GB installed memory.

DDR SDRAM is a type of SDRAM that supports data transfers on both edges of each clock cycle (the rising and falling edges), effectively doubling the memory chip’s data throughput. DDR DIMMs can synchronously work with 166 MHz or 200 MHz memory bus.

DDR SDRAM provides 2.1 GB/s, 2.7 GB/s or 3.2GB/s data transfer rate when the bus is 133 MHz, 166 MHz or 200 MHz, respectively.

Memory Module Installation Procedure

These modules can be installed with up to 2 GB system memory. Refer to the following to install the memory module.

1. Push down the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket.

2. Align the memory module with the socket. There is a notch on the DIMM socket that you can install the DIMM module in the correct direction. Match the cutout on the DIMM module with the notch on the DIMM socket.

3. Install the DIMM module into the socket and press it firmly down until it is seated correctly. The socket latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM.

DDR1 DDR2

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4. Install any remaining DIMM modules.

Jumper Settings

Connecting two pins with a jumper cap is SHORT; removing a jumper cap from these pins, OPEN.

JP2: Clear CMOS Jumper

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 motherboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from the motherboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.

Note: To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend

users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Optimal De-faults” and then “Save Changes and Exit”.

Function Jumper

Clear CMOS Short Pins 1-2 Normal Short Pins 2-3

JP2

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Connect the power connector from the power supply to the ATX1 connector on the motherboard. J1 is a +12V connector for CPU Vcore power .

If there is a cooling fan installed in the system chassis, connect the cable from the cooling fan to the CHSFAN1 fan power connector on the motherboard.

Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the SW1 header.

Install the Motherboard

Install the motherboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a Micro ATX size motherboard. You can install this motherboard in an ATX case. Make sure your case has an I/O cover plate matching the ports on this motherboard.

Install the motherboard in a case. Follow the case manufacturer’s instructions to use the hardware and internal mounting points on the chassis.

SW 1

ATX1

SYSFAN1

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 HD_LED_P(+) 2 FP PWR/SLP(+) 3 HD_LE D_N (-) 4 FP PWR/SLP(-) 5 RESET_SW_N(-) 6 POWER_SW_P(+) 7 RESET_SW_P(+) 8 POWER_SW_N(-) 9RSVD_DNU 10KEY

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SPK1: Speaker Header

Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK1 header on the motherboard.

AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header

This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access.

USB2/USB3: Front panel USB Header The motherboard has 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 headers USB2/USB3 to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.

Pin Signal

1SPKR 2NC 3GND 4+5V

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 AUD_MIC 2 AUD_GND 3 AUD_MIC_BIAS 4 AUD_V CC 5 AUD_FPOUT_R 6 AUD_RET_R 7 HP_ ON 8 KEY 9 AUD_FPOUT_L 10 AUD_RET_L

Connecting Optional Devices

Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices:

AUDIO1

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 VERG_FP_USBPWR0 2 VERG_FP_USBPWR0 3 USB_FP_P0(-) 4 USB _FP_P1(-) 5 USB_FP_P0(+) 6 USB_FP_P1(+) 7 GROUND 8 GROUND 9 KEY 10 USB_FP_OC0

SPK1

USB3

USB2

IR1

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1. Locate the USB2/USB3 header on the motherboard.

2. Plug the bracket cable onto the USB2/USB3 header.

3. Remove a slot cover from one of the expansion slots on the system chassis. Install an extension bracket in the opening. Secure the extension bracket to the chassis with a screw.

IR1: Infrared Port

The infrared port allows the wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers.

1. Locate the infrared port-IR1 header on the motherboard.

2. If you are adding an infrared port, connect the ribbon cable from the port to the IR1 header and then secure the port to an appropriate place in your system chassis.

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1NC2KEY 3+5V 4GND 5 IRTX 6 IRRX

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Install Other Devices

Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below.

Floppy Disk Drive

The motherboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that can support one or two drives. Drives can be 3.5" or 5.25" wide, with capacities of 360K, 720K,

1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB. Install your drives and connect power from the system power supply. Use the

cable provided to connect the drives to the floppy disk drive connector FDC1.

IDE Devices

IDE devices include hard disk drives, high-density diskette drives, and CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives, among others.

The motherboard ships with an IDE cable that can support one or two IDE devices. If you connect two devices to a single cable, you must configure one of the drives as Master and one of the drives as Slave. The documentation of the IDE device will tell you how to configure the device as a Master or Slave device. The Master device connects to the end of the cable.

Install the device(s) and connect power from the system power supply. Use the cable provided to connect the device(s) to the Primary IDE channel connector IDE1 on the motherboard.

If you want to install more IDE devices, you can purchase a second IDE cable and connect one or two devices to the Secondary IDE channel connector IDE2 on the motherboard. If you have two devices on the cable, one must be Master and one must be Slave.

FDC1

IDE1

IDE2

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Analog Audio Input Header

If you have installed a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, you can connect the drive audio cable to the onboard sound system.

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. On the motherboard, locate the 4-pin connector CD1.

Pin Signal

1CD IN L 2GND 3GND 4CD IN R

CD1

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Expansion Slots

This motherboard has one AGP, CNR and two 32-bit PCI slots.

Follow the steps below to install an AGP/CNR/PCI expansion card.

1. Locate the AGP, CNR or PCI slots on the motherboard.

2. Remove the blanking plate of the slot from the system chassis.

3. Install the edge connector of the expansion card into the slot. Ensure the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot.

4. Secure the metal bracket of the card to the system chassis with a screw.

8X AGP Slot

You can install a graphics adapter that supports the 8x AGP specification and has a 8X AGP edge connector in the AGP slot.

CNR Slot

Y ou can install the CNR (Communications and Networking Riser) cards in this slot, including LAN, Modem and Audio functions.

PCI Slots

You can install the 32-bit PCI interface expansion cards in the slots.

PCI2

CNR1

AGP1

PCI1

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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility

Introduction

The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information of your computer, such as date and time, the type of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies the information to initialize all the components when booting up and basic functions of coordination between system components.

If the Setup Utility configuration is incorrect, it may cause the system to malfunction. It can even stop your computer booting properly. If it happens, you can use the clear CMOS jumper to clear the CMOS memory which has stored the configuration information; or you can hold down the Page Up key while rebooting your computer. Holding down the Page Up key also clears the setup information.

Y ou can run the setup utility and manually change the configuration. You might need to do this to configure some hardware installed in or connected to the motherboard, such as the CPU, system memory, disk drives, etc.

Running the Setup Utility

Every time you start your computer, a message appears on the screen before the operating system loading that prompts you to “Hit <DEL>if you want to run SETUP”. Whenever you see this message, press the Delete key, and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.

You can use cursor arrow keys to highlight anyone of options on the main menu page. Press Enter to select the highlighted option. Press the Escape key to leave the setup utility. Press +/-/ to modify the selected field’s values.

Standards COMOS setup for changing time, date, hard disk type, etc.

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

Standard CMOS Setup Advanced Setup Features Setup Power Management Setup PCI / Plug and Play Setup BIOS Security Features

CPU PnP Setup Hardware Monitor Load Optimal Defaults Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit

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Some options on the main menu page lead to tables of items with installed values that you can use cursor arrow keys to highlight one item, and press PgUp and PgDn keys to cycle through alternative values of that item. The other options on the main menu page lead to dialog boxes requiring your answer OK or Cancel by selecting the [OK] or [Cancel].

If you have already changed the setup utility, press F10 to save those changes and exit the utility. Press F1 to display a screen describing all key functions. Press F9 to install the setup utility with a set of default values.

Standard CMOS Setup Page

This page displays a table of items defining basic information about your system.

System Time & System Date

These items set up system date and time.

Primary IDE Master/Primary IDE Slave/Secondary IDE Master/Secondary IDE Slave

Use these items to configure devices connected to the Primary/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 drive, select the setting CDROM. If you have an AT API device with removable media (e.g. a ZIP drive or an LS-120), select Floptical.

Floppy A/B

These items set up size and capacity of the floppy diskette drive(s) installed in the system.

Standard CMOS Setup

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

System Time 00:004:12 System Date Mon 04/05/2004

Primary IDE Master Not Detected Primary IDE Slave Not Detected Secondary IDE Master Not Detected Secondary IDE Slave Not Detected

Floppy A 1.44 MB 3 1/2 Floppy B Disabled

Help Item

User [Enter], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time.

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Advanced Setup Page

This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of your computer.

Share Memory Size

This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA display application with several options.

Quick Boot

If you enable this item, the system starts up more quickly be elimination some of the power on test routines.

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 Device

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.

BootUp Num-Lock

This item determines if the Num Lock key is active or inactive at system startup time.

Boot to OS/2 > 64MB

Enable this item if you are booting the OS/2 operating system and you have more than 64MB of system memory installed.

Graphic Wiin Size

This item defines the size of aperture if you use a graphic adapter.

Advanced Setup

Help Item

Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.

Share Memory Size Quick Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device Try Other Boot Device Bootup Num-Lock Boot To OS/2 > 64MB Graphic Win Size DRAM CAS# Latency Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CLK Spread Spectrum

32 MB Enabled IDE:PM-ST320410A SS-Pioneer DVD-RO 1st FLOPPY DRIVE Yes On No 64 MB By SPD Enabled Disabled

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

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DRAM CAS# Latency

This item determines the operation of DRAM memory CAS (column address strobe). It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value. The 2T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode.

Auto detect DIMM/PCI Clock

When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots.

Spread Spectrum

If you enable spread spertrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (ElectroMagnetic interface) generated by the system.

Features Setup

Help Item

Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller.

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

Enabled 3F8/IRQ4 Disabled 378 ECP DMA3 IRQ7 Both Enabled Auto Enabled Enabled Disabled

OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 Address OnBoard IR Port Parallel Port Address Parrllel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Chnnel Parallel Port IRQ OnBoard PCI IDE Controller Audio Device Modem Device Ethernet Device OnBoard USB Function USB Function For DOS

Features Setup Page

This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.

OnBoard Floppy Controller

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard floppy disk drive interface.

Serial Port1 Address

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1/2 serial port, and to assign a port address.

OnBoard IR Port

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard infrared port, and to assign a port address.

Parallel Port Address

Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Parallel port, and to assign a port address.

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Parallel Port Mode

Use this item to set the parallel port mode. You can select ECP (Extended Capabilities Port).

ECP Mode DMA Channel

Use this item to assign a DMA channel to the parallel port.

Parallel Port IRQ

Use this item to assign IRQ to the parallel port.

OnBoard PCI IDE Controller

Use this item to enable or disable both of the onboard Primary and Secondary IDE channels.

Audio Device

This item enables or disables the AC’97 audio chip.

Modem Device

This item enables or disables the onboard Modem.

Ethernet Device

This item enables or disables the onboard Ethernet LAN.

OnBoard USB Function

Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this motherboard.

USB Function For DOS

Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this motherboard in a DOS environment.

Power Management Setup Page

This page sets some parameters for system power management operation.

Power Management Setup

ACPI Aware O/S Power Management Suspend Mode Suspend Time Out Resume On RTC Alarm Keyboard Power On LAN/Ring Power On

Help Item

Enable / Disable ACPI support for Operating System. Enable: If OS supports ACPI. Disable: If OS does not support ACPI.

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

Yes Enabled S1 Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled

ACPI Awar e O/S

This item supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface). Use this item to enable or disable the ACPI feature.

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Power Management

Use this item to enable or disable a power management scheme. If you enable power management, you can use the items below to set the power management operation. Both APM and ACPI are supported.

Suspend Mode

This item shows the status S1(Stop Clock) when the system enters the powersaving Suspend mode.

Suspend Time Out

This sets the timeout for Suspend mode in minutes. If the time selected passes without any system activity, the computer will enter power-saving Suspend mode.

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.

Keyboard Power On

If you enable this item, system can automatically resume by pressing hot key, Power key or any key on the keyboard, or typing in the password. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

LAN/Ring Power On

The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem, or traffic on the network adapter. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page

This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability.

PCI / Plug and Play Setup

Primary Graphics Adapter PCI Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA Yes PCI IDE BusMaster Disabled

Help Item

Option PCI AGP

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

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Primary Graphics Adapter

This item indicates if the primary graphics adapter uses the PCI or the AGP bus. The default PCI setting still lets the onboard display work and allows the use of a second display card installed in an AGP slot.

Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA

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

This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. We recommend you to leave this item at the default value.

BIOS Security Features Setup Page

This page helps you install or change a password.

Supervisor Password

This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays.

Change Supervisor Password

You can select this option and press <Enter> to access the sub menu. You can use the sub menu to change the supervisor password.

BIOS Security Features

Security Settings

Supervisor Password : Not Installed

Change Supervisor Password Press Enter

Help Item

Install or Change the password.

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

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CPU Frequency

This item shows frequency of the CPU installed in your system.

Auto Detect DRAM Clock / DRAM Frequency

When this item is enabled, it automatically detects and shows clock and frequency of the DRAM memory installed in your system; when disabled, it lets users manually adjust clock and frequency of the DRAM memory.

CPU PnP Setup Page

This page helps you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. The system will automatically detect the type of installed CPU and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page.

CPU PnP Setup

Help Item

Options 100 133 166

CPU Fequency 100 Auto Detect DRAM Clock Enabled DRAM Frequency 200 MHz

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

Hardware Monitor Setup

*** System Hardware Monitor*** Vcore 1.824V Vcc2.5V 2.496V Vddq 1.504V Vcc5V 5.134V SB3V 3.488V CPU FAN Speed 5273 RPM SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM CPU Temperature 53°C127°F SYSTEM Temperature 34°C/93°F

Help Item

: Move Enter: Select +/-/: Value F10: Save Esc: Exit F1: General Help F9: Optimized Defaults

Hardware Monitor Page

This page sets up some parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this motherboard.

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CPU/System Temperature

These items display CPU and system temperature measurement.

FANs & Voltage Measurements

These items indicate cooling fan speeds in RPM and the various system voltage measurements.

Load Optimal Defaults

This option opens a dialog box to ask if you are sure to install optimized defaults or not. You select [OK], and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility loads all default values; or select [Cancel], and then <Enter>, the Setup Utility does not load default values.

Note: It is highly recommend that users enter this option to load optimal default

values for accessing the best performance.

Save Changes and Exit

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration. When the Save Changes and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to save and exit, or [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

Discard Changes and Exit

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 Discard Changes and Exit dialog box appears, select [OK] to discard changes and exit, or [Cancel] to return to the main menu.

Note: If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the

“Discard Changes and Exit” item and select [OK] to discard any changes you have made.

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Chapter 4 Software & Applications

Introduction

This chapter describes the contents of the support CD-ROM that comes with the motherboard package.

The support CD-ROM contains all useful software, necessary drivers and utility programs to properly run our products. More program information is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.

To run the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. An Auto Setup screen automatically pops out, and then you can go on the autoinstalling or manual installation depending on your operating system.

If your operating system is Windows 2000/XP, it will automatically install all the drivers and utilities for your motherboard; if Windows NT or manual installation, please follow the instructions described as the Installing under Windows NT or Manual Installation section.

Installing Support Software

1 Insert the support CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive. 2 When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the system CD-ROM drive,

the CD automatically displays an Auto Setup screen.

3 The screen displays three buttons of Setup, Browse CD and Exit on

the right side, and three others Setup, Application and ReadMe at the bottom. Please see the following illustration.

The Setup button runs the software auto-installing program as explained in next section.

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The Browse CD button is a standard Windows command that you can check the contents of the disc with the Windows 98 file browsing interface.

The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window. To run the program again, reinsert the CD-ROM disc in the drive; or click the CD-ROM driver from the Windows Explorer, and click the Setup icon.

The Application button brings up a software menu. It shows the bundled software that this mainboard supports.

The ReadMe brings you to the Install Path where you can find out path names of software driver.

Auto-Installing under Windows 2000/XP

If you are under Windows 2000/XP, please click the Setup button to run the software auto-installing program while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM:

1 The installation program loads and displays the following screen.

Click the Next button.

2 Select the items that you want to setup by clicking on it (the default

options are recommended). Click the Next button to proceed.

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3 The support software will automatically install.

Once any of the installation procedures start, software is automatically installed in sequence. You need to follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart as few times as needed to complete installing whatever software you selected. When the process is finished, all the support software will be installed and start working.

Installing under Windows NT or Manual Installation

If you are under Windows NT, the auto-installing program doesn’t work out; or you have to do the manual installation, please follow this procedure while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM:

1 Click the ReadMe to bring up a screen, and then click the Install Path

at the bottom of the screen.

2 Find out your mainboard model name and click on it to obtain its

correct driver directory.

3 Install each software in accordance with the corresponding driver

path.

Bundled Software Installation

All bundled software available on the CD-ROM is for users’ convenience. You can install bundled software as follows:

1 Click the Application button while the Auto Setup screen pops out

after inserting the support CD-ROM.

2 A software menu appears. Click the software you want to install. 3 Follow onscreen instructions to install the software program step by

step until finished.