User manual MATSONIC MS7012D

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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: q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. q Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. q Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. q Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to insure 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: q This device may not cause harmful interference, and q 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 Interference-causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................... 1 Welcome.................................................................. 1 About the Manual...................................................... 2 Checklist .................................................................. 3 Standard Items -------------------------------------------------------3 Recommendations .................................................... 3 Features................................................................... 4 Chapter 2: Installation............................................. 8 Quick Installation Table............................................. 8 Quick Jumper Setting Reference................................ 9 Before You Begin...................................................... 11 Static Electricity ------------------------------------------------------11 Choosing a Case-----------------------------------------------------11 How to Set Jumpers ------------------------------------------------12 Preparing the Mainboard........................................... 13 Mainboard Guide-----------------------------------------------------13 I/O Ports Side View-------------------------------------------------15 Check the Jumper Settings --------------------------------------16 Install the Mainboard in the Case............................... 19 Connecting Power, Chassis Fans, Panel, Auxiliary USB Ports, and Case Open Detect Circuit---21 Install Other Hardware............................................... 23 Install the Processor------------------------------------------------23 Installing a Slot1 Processor--------------------------------------25 Installing a Socket-370 Processor ----------------------------27 Install the Memory Modules -------------------------------------29 Install a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM---------------------30 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive------------------------------33 Using the Expansion Slots ---------------------------------------34 Add-in Card Options ------------------------------------------------36 Install Options and Extension Brackets---------------------37 Make the External Connections ................................. 42 External Connector Color Coding-----------------------------43 Chapter 3: Setup ..................................................... 44 About the Setup Utility............................................... 44 Starting the Setup Utility ------------------------------------------44 How to Flash a New BIOS ---------------------------------------46 Standard CMOS Features Option............................... 47 Advanced BIOS Features Setup Option...................... 49 Advanced Chipset Features Option............................ 51 Integrated Peripherals Option .................................... 53 Power Management Setup Option.............................. 56 PNP/PCI Configuration Option ................................... 59 PCI Health Status Option........................................... 60 Frequency / Voltage Control Option............................ 61 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option .................................. 62 Load Optimized Defaults Option................................. 62 Set Supervisor and User Passwords .......................... 62 Save And Exit Setup Option....................................... 63 Exit Without Saving Option........................................ 63 Chapter 4: Software ................................................ 64 About the Software.................................................... 64 Folders for this Mainboard ......................................... 64 Running the Support CD-ROM................................... 66 Utility Folder Installation Notes ................................... 66 CMI8X38 Folder Installation Notes ............................. 67 Audio Software--------------------------------------------------------67 Modem Driver and Software-------------------------------------68 Intel Folder Installation Notes..................................... 68 Mainboard (MS7012D) Installation Notes.................... 69 Appendix 1: Quick Jumper Setting Reference ........ 70 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the MS7012D mainboard. The mainboard includes a Slot1 processor slot and a PPGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array) Celeron Socket-370 processor socket. This feature means that you can install the mainboard with a Pentium-iii or Pentium-II cartridge, the SEPP (Single Edge Processor Package) Celeron cartridge, or one of the new generation PPGA Celerons. The MS7012D is a full-sized ATX mainboard that uses 4-layer printed circuit board and measures 305mm x 243mm. The mainboard features the new low-cost Intel 810 chipset which includes an accelerated graphics adapter with digital video output for use by televisions of flatpanel displays. The MS7012D has a slot1 and a socket-370 so that it can be installed with either a slot1 processor (SEPP Celeron or PentiumII) or a socket-370 processor (PPGA Celeron). The mainboard includes integrated graphics system, integrated audio system, and integrated fax/modem. A powerful internet-ready workstation can be developed with just the addition of processor and memory. Therefore the MS7012D is the ideal platform for the creation of a powerful value PC. 1 This chapter contains the following information: q About the Manual explains how the information in this manual is organized q Checklist comprises a list of the standard and optional components that are shipped with this mainboard q Recommendations lists some Do's and Don'ts from the manufacturer to help ensure reliability and performance from this product q Features highlights the functions and components that make this one of the best value mainboards on the market About the Manual The manual consists of the following chapters: Introduction Use the Introduction Chapter to learn about the features of the mainboard, and the checklist of items that are shipped with the package. Installation Use the Installation Chapter to learn how to install the mainboard and get your system up and running. Setup Use the Setup Chapter to configure the mainboard for optimum performance. Software Use the Software Chapter to learn how to use the software drivers and support programs that are provided with this mainboard. 2 Checklist Compare the contents of your mainboard package with the standard checklist below. If any item is missing or appears damaged, please contact the vendor of your mainboard package. Standard Items ü ü ü ü ü ü ü 1 x MS7012D Mainboard 1 x Cable/Bracket Pack Diskette drive ribbon cable IDE drive ribbon cable Serial ports extension bracket This User's Manual Software Support CD-ROM Disc Optional Items 1 x V.90 Fax/modem Card 1 x TV-out extension bracket Recommendations This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for the kind of processor that you install. 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 the mainboard to run processors or other components faster than their rated speed. 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. Components on this mainboard can be damaged by discharges of static electricity. Handle the board carefully holding it by the edges. Don't flex or stress the circuit board. Keep the board in its static-proof packing until you are ready to install it. Follow the static guidelines given at the beginning of Chapter 2. 3 Features The key features of this mainboard are the wide range of processors that can be installed, and the high level of integration which includes built-in audio, video, and communications. Value-class Processors Functioning as a platform for a value PC, the MS7012D is ideally suited for the PPGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array) Celeron processor. The PPGA Celeron has 32k of internal cache memory, 128K of external cache memory, and operates over a 66MHz system bus. The PPGA Celeron ships with clock speeds running from 300 MHz through to 500 MHz. The PPGA Celeron is the premiere choice for an entry-level PC. For slightly better performance, the MS7012D can be installed with a slot-1 processor. The SEPP (Single Edge Processor Package) Celeron is the least expensive Dlot-1 processor. It has 32K of internal cache memory, 128K of external cache memory (except for older versions), and operates over a 66 MHz system bus. SEPP Celerons ship with clock speed ranging from 266 MHz through 500 MHz. For higher-performance business class computing, the slot-1 can be installed with a Pentium-III or Pentium-II processor cartridge. The Pentium cartridges have 32K of internal cache memory and 512K of external cache memory. They operate over a 100 MHz system bus (except for older versions). The Pentium-II ships with clock speeds running from 233 MHz through to 450 MHz and the Pentium-III ships with clock speeds of 450, 500, and 550 MHz Intel's 810 Chipset This board features the 810 chipset from Intel. The 810 chipset is designed to reduce the cost and improve the multimedia capability of value PCs. The chipset features an integrated AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) graphics controller which is optimized to produce smooth rendition of 2D and 3D video. Digital video output is supported so that the system can display on a TV or a flat-panel display with digital video input. The graphics controller improves performance and reduces cost by dynamically allocating a segment of active memory as video memory. The 810 I/O chip (82801 I/O Controller Hub) makes a direct connection between the graphics system and the IDE controller and the PCI bus. It uses Accelerated Hub Architecture to effectively double the bandwidth between these components enabling more life like audio and video. It includes an integrated Audio-Codec controller (AC97) that lets the 4 processor more effectively decode sound generated by the integrated audio system or the integrated fax/modem. Finally, the P82802 Firmware Hub allows the system and video BIOS to be stored (eliminating the need for non-volatile CMOS memory) for faster execution, and provides a random number generator to enable strong encryption routines. Inexpensive Memory The board has two DIMM sockets for the installation of 168-pin, 3.3V non-buffered DIMM memory modules. The DIMM memory modules must be installed with SDRAM memory chips. The board supports a memory bus of 66 MHz or 100 MHz, so you can choose between inexpensive 66 MHz memory modules or high-performance PC-100 memory modules. Each installed memory module can be populated with 8 MB up to 256 MB of memory, so a maximum total of 512 MB memory can be installed. The integrated video system uses a shared memory architecture so that you must reserve some of the installed memory as video memory using the system BIOS. You must install at least one memory module. Highly Integrated Design As well as the Intel 810 chipset, the MS7012D features other highly integrated silicon chips. The ITE LPC I/O controller handles the mainboard's I/O functions. The CMI 8738/PCI C3DX is a two-chip solution that provides an integrated audio and fax/modem system. The Chrontel CH7007A is a single chip dedicated to converting digital PC output to a TV format. Built-in AGP 3D-Graphics The Intel 810 chipset includes an integrated AGP controller that is optimized for smooth 2D and 3D video. The graphics system shares active memory and does not require dedicated video memory. Video is delivered through a regular 15-pin connector, or as a low cost alternative to a monitor, the system can display on a regular TV set by using an optional TV-out extension bracket with an RCA video jack. Built-in PCI 3D Sound The PCI Audio CMI 8738 is a single chip solution for PCI-bus 3D audio. The chip provides Sound Blaster 16-bit-compatible audio, plus support for Microsoft's DirectSound 3D specification and Aureal A3D interface. The sound ports include jacks for speakers, microphone and stereo in, and a game/MIDI port. The audio system supports full duplex operation and drivers are available for WIN 95/98 and WIN NT 4.0. The audio system can output sound to 4 loudspeakers and also supports SPDIF 24-bit digital sound input and output. 5 Built-in V.90 Fax/modem The PCI C3DX chip is a single chip solution for value PC communications. The chip supports 56 Kbps transmission using rhe V.90 protocol. The chip is integrated with the built-in audio system to support voice as well as data transmissions. Up-to-date Expansion Options This is a full-sized ATX board with a full set of current technology expansion slots. The mainboard no longer supports the legacy ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) 8/16-bit slots. Instead, the board provides five 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Components Interconnect) slots, with each slot supporting Ultra DMA 66/33 and bus mastering. In addition, the board has an AMR slot. The AMR slot lets you install an AMR (Audio Modem Riser) card. Because the regulations regarding the use of modems is different from country to country, mainboard manufacturers can simply install a standard AMR slot which can be used by third-party Audio Modem Riser cards that have been certified for use in the local territory. Integrated I/O Using the ITE LPC I/O chip and the Intel 810 chipset, the board has a comprehensive set of integrated I/O ports. The I/O port array features PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, a parallel port, two USB ports, one serial port, a monitor port, a game/MIDI port, and three audio jacks. The mainboard has connectors for the installation of a second serial port, TV-out ports (supplied on optional extension brackets), an infrared port (for IrDA or ASKIR), a fax/modem card, and two additional USB ports. The mainboard includes connections for floppy diskette drives and two PCI IDE channels. Keyboard Power On Feature Using the system BIOS setup program, you can configure the system to turn on using a keyboard typed password. A green keyboard is not required. Programmable Firmware The mainboard includes Award BIOS which allows BIOS setting of CPU parameters. The fully programmable firmware enhances the system features and allows users to set power management, CPU and memory timing, LAN and modem wake-up alarms, and so on. The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different Celeron processor clock speeds so that you don't need to change mainboard jumpers and switches. 6 Suspend to RAM Feature This mainboard features the suspend to RAM function. In a suspend to RAM, the system is totally powered down with the exception of the small current required to refresh the system memory. To resume from a suspend to RAM, press the power button (or use the hot keys or password if you have enabled a hot-key or password power on). The system will resume in just a few seconds, and it will appear in exactly the same state as it was before it was suspended to RAM. 7 Chapter 2: Installation Quick Installation Table This chapter explains how to successfully install the mainboard into a computer case and build a working system. The installation procedure is as follows: Quick Jumper Setting Reference Before you Begin Provides a quick reference for the jumper settings on this mainboard. Provides advice on choosing a case, avoiding static electricity damage, and setting jumpers. Provides a guide to the mainboard and I/O port locations, full details on the jumper settings, and advice on installing the mainboard in the system case. Provides guidance on installing essential hardware: processor, memory, hard disk drive, CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, and expansion cards. Provides advice on using the external I/O ports to install peripheral devices such as a keyboard, a monitor, a mouse, a printer, loudspeakers, and so on. Preparing the Mainboard Install Other Hardware Make the External Connections 8 Quick Jumper Setting Reference If you are familiar with most of the material in this chapter, you can begin preparing the mainboard for installation by using this quick reference to begin the setting the jumpers. A detailed description of the jumper setting appears later in this chapter. JP1: Clear CMOS memory jumper Use this 3-pin jumper top clear all the current data stored in the CMOS memory. Function Normal operation Clear CMOS Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 123 JP1 JP2: Keyboard power on jumper Use this 3-pin jumper to enable keyboard power on with hot keys or password. Function Enable keyboard power on Disable keyboard power on Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP2 1 2 3 JP3: Audio/modem enable/disable jumper Use this jumper to enable or disable the audio system and modem integrated on the mainboard. Function Enable audio/modem Disable audio/modem Jumper Cap Short Pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 123 JP3 JP5: Set System bus frequency jumper (100 MHz) Use this jumper to set the system bus frequency at auto-detect, or fixed at 100 MHz. Function Normal Force 100 MHz Jumper Cap Short Pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP5 123 9 JP6: Audio codec select jumper Use this jumper to select if the system uses the audio codec chip integrated on the mainboard, or an audio codec chip located on an optional AMR card. Function Turn on onboard codec Turn off onboard codec Jumper Cap Short Pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP6 123 JP9: Set System bus frequency jumper (133 MHz) Use this jumper to set the system bus frequency at auto-detect, or fixed at 133 MHz. Function Normal Force 133 MHz Jumper Cap Short Pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 123 JP9 JP11: Set TV-out format jumper Use this jumper to select the format of the TV-out connector. Function Select NTSC format Select PAL format Jumper Cap Short Pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP11 123 JP12: Select IDT or Intel processor jumper Use this jumper to select if you are installing an Intel processor or an IDT processor in the socket-370 processor socket. Function IDT processor Intel processor Jumper Cap Short Pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP12 123 10 Before You Begin Before you begin to install your MS7012D mainboard, take some precautions to ensure that you avoid the possibility of damage to the product from static electricity. Ensure too that you are installing the mainboard into a suitable case. Static Electricity In adverse conditions, static electricity can accumulate and discharge through the integrated circuits and silicon chips on this product. These circuits and chips are sensitive and can be permanently damaged by static discharge. If possible wear a grounding wrist strap clipped to a safely grounded device during the installation. If you don't have a wrist strap, discharge any static by touching the metal case of a safely grounded device before beginning the installation. Leave all components inside their static-proof bags until they are required for the installation procedure. Handle all circuit boards and electronic components carefully. Hold boards by the edges only. Do not flex or stress circuit boards. Choosing a Case This a full-sized ATX mainboard that measures 305mm x 243mm. It has 5 PCI expansion slots and an AMR slot. The mainboard will fit most ATX cases that are designed for full-sized ATX mainboards. With a full set of expansion slots and support for 4 IDE devices, you might like to choose a case that has a robust power supply unit that delivers at least 250 watts. 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 MS7012D 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. 11 The mainboard has a set of I/O ports on the rear edge. Ensure that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports and expansion slots. How to Set Jumpers A jumper consists of two or more pins mounted on the mainboard. Some jumpers might be arranged in a series with each pair of pins numbered differently. Jumpers are used to change the electronic circuits on the mainboard. When a jumper cap is placed on two jumper pins, the pins are SHORT. If the jumper cap is removed (or placed on just a single pin) the pins are OPEN. OPEN This illustration shows 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 This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. The jumper cap is placed on pins 2 and 3, so this jumper setting is SHORT PINS 2-3. This illustration shows the same 3-pin jumper. The jumper cap is placed on pins 1 and 2, so this jumper setting is SHORT PINS 1-2. In this manual, all the jumper illustrations clearly show the pin numbers. When you are setting the jumpers, make sure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins to select the function or feature that you want to enable or disable. 12 Preparing the Mainboard Mainboard Guide Use the following illustration and key to identify the components on your mainboard. CASFAN1 JP2 CPUFAN1 DIMM1 DIMM2 PWRFAN1 JP5 JP9 Socket-370 LED1 ATX1 Slot-1 FDD1 IDE2 J5 JP12 J4 COM2 AMR Slot JP6 PCI2 JP1 PCI3 J8 PCI4 PCI5 SPDIF1 JP3 WOL1 WOM1 J6 J7 SIR1 IDE1 JP11 TV1 PCI1 LED2 PANEL1 13 Key to Mainboard Components Component Slot-1 Socket-370 PCI 1,2,3,4,5 AMR Slot DIMM 1, 2 FDD1 IDE1, IDE2 ATX1 PANEL1 WOM1 WOL1 SIR1 SPDIF TV1 COM2 CASFAN1 CPUFAN1 PWRFAN1 J6 J8 J4 J5 J7 JP1 JP2 JP3 JP5 JP6 JP9 JP11 JP12 LED1* LED2** Description Slot for Slot-1 processor cartridge Socket for PPGA Celeron Processor Five 32-bit PCI Slots Slot for an Audio Modem Riser card. Two slots for 168-pin SDRAM memory module Connector for floppy disk drives Primary and secondary IDE channels Connector for ATX power supply Panel connector for switches and indicators Connector for modem wake up Connector for LAN wake up Connector for infrared port SPDIF In/out connector (24-bit digital audio interface) Connector for optional TV-out extension bracket Connector for serial port 2/4 Power connector for case cooling fan Power connector for CPU cooling fan Power connector for power supply cooling fan Case open detect connector Onboard modem connector Audio connector for CD-ROM/DVD drive Auxiliary audio connector for CD-ROM/DVD drive Auxiliary USB Ports connector Clear CMOS memory jumper Keyboard power on jumper Audio/modem enable/disable jumper Set system bus frequency jumper (100 MHz) Select onboard audio codec or AMR audio codec Set system bus frequency jumper (133 MHz) Set TV-out format jumper Select IDT or Intel processor jumper Suspend-to-RAM indicator Suspension Indicator *LED1 This red indicator turns on if your system is suspended to RAM. In a suspend to RAM, the system turns off most of the power-consuming components except for the 3.3V required to refresh the memory. If LED1 is turned on, it warns you that the computer is suspended to RAM and a refresh current is passing through the memory modules. You should not attempt to remove or install memory modules when LED1 is turned on. 14 **LED2 This red indicator turns on whenever system is turned on. The LED warns users not to work on the mainboard, for example adding expansion cards or changing jumpers, because the system is still active. I/O Ports Side View PS2KBM LPT1 J3 USB1 COM1 VGA1 J3 Key to I/O Ports Component PS2KBM LPT1 J3 (Upper) J3 (Lower) VGA1 COM1 USB1 Description PS/2 port for pointing device (upper port) PS/2 port for keyboard (lower port) External parallel port External game/MIDI port Audio jacks for (left to right) line out, line in, microphone External monitor port Serial port COM1/3 Two stacked Universal Serial Bus ports 15 Check the Jumper Settings Check all the mainboard jumpers to ensure that the board is configured correctly. JP5 JP2 JP9 JP12 JP6 JP11 JP3 JP1 JP1 Clear CMOS Memory Jumper This jumper lets you erase the system setup settings that are stored in CMOS memory. You might need to erase this data if incorrect settings are preventing your system from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, turn off the system, disconnect the power cable from the mainboard, and short the appropriate pins for a few seconds. JP1 Function Normal Operation Clear CMOS Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 1 2 3 JP2: Keyboard Power On Jumper This jumper lets you use a typed-in password as a power switch to turn your system on. If you enable this property, you need to define the password or the hot keys using the setup utility. See Chapter 3. JP2 1 2 3 Function Disable keyboard power on Enable keyboard power on Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 16 JP3: Audio/Modem System Enable/disable Jumper This 3-pin jumper can be used to enable or disable the onboard audio system. If you prefer to install a different audio system on a third party expansion card, you must disable the onboard audio. JP3 1 2 3 Function Enable audio/modem system Disable audio/modem system Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP5: Set System Bus Frequency Jumper (100 MHz) Use this 3-pin jumper to set the system bus frequency. In the normal setting, the system automatically selects the correct frequency according to the kind of processor installed. In the Force 100 MHz setting, the system uses a 100 MHz system bus even if the processor is designed to operate with a 66 MHz bus. JP5 Function Auto-detect bus frequency Force 100 MHz Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 1 2 3 JP6: Select audio codec jumper Use this 3-pin jumper to select if the system uses the audio codec chip installed on the mainboard, or an audio codec chip located on an optional AMR (Audio Modem Riser) card. JP6 Function Turn on onboard codec Turn off onboard codec Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 1 2 3 17 JP9: Set System Bus Frequency Jumper (133 MHz) Use this 3-pin jumper to set the system bus frequency. In the normal setting, the system automatically selects the correct frequency according to the kind of processor installed. In the Force 133 MHz setting, the system uses a 133 MHz system bus even if the processor is designed to operate with a 100 MHz bus. Function Auto-detect bus frequency Force 133 MHz Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP9 1 2 3 JP11: Set the TV-out Connector Format Use this 3-pin jumper to select if the TV-out connector TV-1 delivers an NTSC format TV signal or a PAL format TV signal. You need to install an optional TV-out extension bracket to use this feature. JP11 1 2 3 Function Select NTSC format Select PAL format Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP12: Select an Intel or an IDT Processor Jumper Use this 3-pin jumper to select if you are going to install the the socket370 with an Intel processor or an IDT processor. Function Select IDT processor Select Intel processor Jumper Cap Short pins 1-2 Short pins 2-3 JP12 1 2 3 18 Install the Mainboard in the Case The mainboard is drilled with a series of holes. Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case which correspond to the holes in the mainboard. You can secure the mainboard in the system case by placing the mainboard over the mounting brackets and driving screws through the mainboard into the mounting brackets. Note: Do not overtighten the screws as this can stress the mainboard. The illustration below shows a mainboard installing in a standard desktop case. Power Supply Unit Drive Cage I/O Template Expansion Slots 19 The illustration below shows the mainboard installing into a tower-type case. Power Supply Unit Drive Cage I/O Template Expansion Slots 20 Connecting Power, Chassis Fans, Panel, Auxiliary USB Ports, and Case Open Detect Circuit After you have installed the mainboard into the system case, connect the power cable from the case power supply unit to the mainboard power connector ATX1. Connect the chassis/power fans (if your case has them) to the 12V power supply connectors CASFAN1or PWRFAN1 on the mainboard. Then connect the case switches and indicators to the PANEL connector on the mainboard. If your case has a case open detect circuit, you can implement the feature with the connector J6. If your case has extra USB ports, you can connect them to J7 CASFAN1 PWRFAN1 ATX1 J6 J7 PANEL1 Power Connector Locate the power cable from the case power supply unit and plug it into the ATX1 power connector. Chassis and Power Fans If your case has a cooling fan installed in the chassis, plug the cable from the chassis-mounted fan into the mainboard 12V power supply connector CASFAN1. If your case has a cooling fan for the power supply unit, plug the cable into the 12V power supply connector PWRFAN1. 21 J7: Auxiliary USB Connector This mainboard has two built-in USB ports on the rear edge of the board. Some system cases have built-in USB ports on the chassis that must be connected to a USB connector on the mainboard. If you have this kind of system case, connect the cable from the chassis-mounted USB ports to the J7 connector. J6: Case Open Detect Circuit If your case has a case open detect circuit, connect ot to the case open detect connector J6. Panel Connector The mainboard PANEL1 connector has a standard set of switch and indicator connectors that are commonly found on ATX system cases. Use the illustration below to make the correct connections to the case switches and indicators. 23 Function Power Indicator Suspend Switch Green Indicator Keylock Reset Switch Speaker HDD Indicator Power Switch Pins 1+, 2+, 3 4, 5 7+, 8+, 9 10, 11 12, 13 15+, 16, 17, 18 20+, 21 22+, 23 PANEL1 Power SW 22-23 HDD LED 20-21 Speaker 15-16-17-18 Reset SW 12-13 KeyLock 10-11 Green LED 7-8-9 Suspend SW 4-5 Power LED 1-2-3 1 22 Install Other Hardware Start installing the essential hardware required to get your system started. Install the Processor This mainboard has a Slot1 processor slot and a Socket-370 processor socket. You can only install one processor however, so you must choose what kind of processor to run on this. To choose a processor, you need to consider the performance requirements of the system and also the price of the processor. 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. Higher clock speeds and larger amounts of cache memory deliver greater performance. About Slot1 Processors You can install three kinds of processor into the Slot1: Pentium-III, Pentium-II, and SEPP Celeron. Intel Pentium-III The Pentium-III has the highest performance. This processor is similar to the Pentium-II but it includes new instructions to improve the throughput of multimedia data such as 3D audio and video, speech recognition. MPEG2 motion picture encoding/decoding and TCP/IP internet connections. However, only recently released software has the capability of using these improved instructions. The Pentium-III has 32K of internal cache memory and 512K of external cache memory. Currently PentiumIII processors are available at clock speeds up to 600 MHz and they operate over a 100 MHz system bus. The Pentium-III is the most expensive of the processors supported by this mainboard. Intel Pentium-II The Pentium­ II has a wide range of performance. Pentium-II processors have shipped with clock speeds of 233 MHz through to 450 MHz. Currently you might find that stores only stock Pentium-IIs with clock speeds of 350 MHz and higher. Pentium-IIs with a clock speed of 350 MHz or higher operate over a 100 MHz system bus. Pentium-IIs slower than 350 MHz operate over a 66 MHz system bus. All Pentium-IIs have 32K of internal cache memory and 512K of external cache memory. Pentium-IIs are the most powerful, and the most expensive, processors that you can install on this mainboard. 23 Intel SEPP Celeron SEPP stands for Single Edge Processor Package. The SEPP Celeron is similar to a Pentium-II except that it only has 128K of external cache memory. The first generation of SEPP Celerons had no external cache memory at all and ran at 266 MHz. These Celerons do not ship currently but are still supported by this mainboard. SEPP Celerons are available with clock speeds of 266 MHz through to 500 MHz. They all operate over a 66 MHz system bus. The SEPP Celeron is less expensive than a Pentium-II with the same clock speed. About Socket-370 Processors The socket-370 only supports the Intel PPGA Celeron processor. Intel PPGA Celeron PPGA stands for Plastic Pin Grid Array. This is a description of the square plastic package that the processor is embedded in. The PPGA Celeron is identical to the SEPP Celeron, except for the external packaging. PPGA Celerons run at clock speeds from 300 MHz through to 500 MHz. All the current PPGA Celerons operate over a 66 MHz system bus. The PPGA Celeron is less expensive than a SEPP Celeron with the same clock speed. 24 Installing a Slot1 Processor This board has a SLOT1 processor cartridge slot. The slot must be installed with a cartridge holder that supports the processor cartridge. The cartridge holder may be already installed on your mainboard with the support brackets folded over. In this case simply pull the support brackets into the upright position. Cartridge holder Slot1 Folded down cartridge holder If the cartridge holder is not already installed, install it onto the slot1. Some cartridge holders are in two parts, one part for each end of the slot1. Other cartridge holders are a single assembly that sits over the whole length of the slot1. Some cartridge holders are secured in place with screws. If you have this kind of cartridge holder, don't overtighten the screws as this can stress the mainboard. Some cartridge holders are secured in place with plastic pins. In this case, place the mainboard on a foam plastic mat when you push the pins into place. Some cartridge holders also include a support bar for the processor heat sink. This bar installs to the side of the cartridge holder. Some processor cartridges have support struts for the heat sink which lock into the support bar. The documentation supplied with the processor shows how to do this. 25 Install the Processor Cartridge After you have installed the cartridge holder, follow the instructions supplied with the processor cartridge to insert the cartridge into the holder. If the processor has a cooling fan, connect the power cable of the fan to the power supply connector on the mainboard CPUFAN1. The mainboard must be configured to deliver the correct clock speed and the correct system bus for the kind of processor that you have installed. You can do this by using the system setup utility. The first time you start the system, immediately enter the setup system and make the appropriate settings. Usually, you can automatically configure the CPU by using the BIOS Features page of the setup utility. See Chapter 3 for more information. 26 Installing a Socket-370 Processor If you have decided to install the mainboard with a PPGA Celeron processor, follow the steps below. Locate the Socket-370 and CPUFAN1 CPUFAN1 Socket-370 Pin-1 corner Locking lever 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. On the mainboard, locate the socket-370 and CPUFAN1. On the socket-370, pull the locking lever away from the socket to unhook it and then raise the locking lever to the upright position. Identify the pin-1 corner on the socket-370 and the pin-1 corner on the processor. The socket pin-1 corner is adjacent to the handle of the locking lever. The processor pin-1 corner is beveled. Matching the pin-1 corners, drop the processor into the socket. No force is required and the processor should seat into the socket easily. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the latch on the edge of the socket. This locks the processor in place. Locate the power cable on the heatsink/cooling fan assembly that is attached to the top of the processor. Plug the power cable into the CPUFAN1 12V power supply on the mainboard. 27 Cooling fan power cable Socket-370 processor with heatsink/cooling fan assembly CPUFAN1 cooling fan power supply Socket-370 with locking lever in upright position The mainboard must be configured to deliver the correct clock speed and the correct system bus for the kind of processor that you have installed. You can do this by using the system setup utility. The first time you start the system, immediately enter the setup system and make the appropriate settings. Usually, you can automatically configure the CPU by using the CPU & BIOS Features page of the setup utility. See Chapter 3 for more information. 28 Install the Memory Modules For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin 3.3V non-buffered Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). The memory chips must be standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory). The memory bus can run at 66 MHz, 100 MHz or 133 MHz. If your processor operates over a 100 MHz system bus, install PC100 or PC133 memory that operates over a 100 MHz or 133 MHz bus. If you install a processor that operates over a 66 MHz bus, you can install memory chips that operate at 66 MHz. You must install at least one memory module. You can install the memory module in either DIMM1 or DIMM2. Each module may be installed with up to 256 MB of memory so the maximum capacity is 512 MB. The mainboard supports memory chips that have EC (Error Correction) or ECC (Error Correction Code). 1. Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. Memory module Locking latches DIMM1 DIMM2 29 2. 3. 4. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cut-outs so that they can only be installed correctly. Check that the cut-outs on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it carefully but firmly down so that it seats correctly. The latches at either side of the slot will be levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM when it is installed correctly. Install a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive. 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. About IDE Devices. Your mainboard has a primary IDE channel interface (IDE1) and a secondary IDE interface (IDE2). The mainboard ships with one IDE ribbon cable which supports one or two IDE devices. All IDE devices have jumpers or switches that can be used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE. If you install two IDE devices on one cable, you must make sure 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. If you want to install more than two IDE devices, obtain a second IDE cable and you can add two more devices to the secondary IDE channel. If there are two devices on the cable, make one MASTER and one SLAVE. About UDMA This board supports UltraDMA 33/66. UDMA is a technology that speeds the performance of devices in the IDE channel. We recommend that you install IDE devices that support UDMA, and use IDE cables that support UDMA. 30 Installing a Hard Disk Drive 1. 2. 3. Install the hard disk drive into the drive cage in your system case. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE channel on the mainboard IDE1. Plug one of the connectors on the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the back edge of the hard disk drive. It doesn't matter which connector on the cable that you use. Make sure that you have the pin-1 side of the cable matched with the pin-1 side of the connector. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the power connector on the back edge of the hard disk drive. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the setup utility and use the IDE Hard Disk Auto Detect feature to configure the IDE devices that you have installed. See Chapter 3 for more information. IDE connector 4. 5. IDE ribbon cable Hard disk drive IDE2 IDE1 Power connector 31 Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive 1. Install the CD-ROM/DVD drive into the drive cage in your system case. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE channel on the mainboard IDE1. Plug one of the connectors on the IDE cable into the IDE connector on the back edge of the CD-ROM/DVD drive. It doesn't matter which connector on the cable that you use. Make sure that you have the pin-1 side of the cable matched with the pin-1 side of the connector. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the power connector on the back edge of the CD-ROM/DVD drive. Use the audio cable provided with the CD-ROM/DVD drive to connect the audio connector on the rear edge of the CD-ROM/DVD drive to the one of the two audio-in connectors J4 and J5 on the mainboard. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the setup utility and use the IDE Hard Disk Auto Detect feature to configure the IDE devices that you have installed. See Chapter 3 for more information. Power connector IDE connector Audio connector CD-ROM/DVD drive 2. 3. 4. 5. IDE ribbon cable IDE2 IDE1 Hard disk drive J4 & J5 32 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive The mainboard has a floppy diskette drive interface and it ships with a diskette drive ribbon cable that supports one or two floppy diskette drives. You can install a 5.25" drive or a 3.5 drive with various capacities. The " floppy diskette drive cable has one type of connector for a 5.25" drive and another type of connector for a 5.25" drive 1. Install the floppy diskette drive into the drive cage in your system case. Plug the diskette drive cable into the diskette drive interface on the mainboard FDD1. Plug one of the connectors on the diskette drive cable into the data connector on the back edge of the floppy diskette drive. Make sure that you have the pin-1 side of the cable matched with the pin-1 side of the connector. Plug a power cable from the case power supply unit into the power connector on the back edge of the diskette drive. When you first start up your system, go immediately to the setup utility and use the Standard page to configure the floppy diskette drives that you have installed. See Chapter 3 for more information. 2. 3. 4. Data connector Floppy diskette drive cable Power connector Floppy diskette drive FDD1 33 Using the Expansion Slots This mainboard has five 32-bit PCI expansion slots and one AMR slot. PCI Slots: The PCI slots can be used to install add-in cards that have the 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Components Interconnect) interface. AMR Slot: The AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slot is an industry standard slot that allows for the installation of a special audio/modem riser card. Different territories have different regulations regarding the specifications of a modem card. You can purchase an AMR card that is approved in your area and install it directly into the AMR slot. PCI1 AMR PCI2 PCI4 PCI3 PCI5 1. 2. 3. 4. Before installing an expansion 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. Select which expansion slot you are going to use for your add-in card. In the system case, remove the blanking plate from the slot in the system case that corresponds to the expansion slot that you are going to use. Position the edge connector of the add-in card over the expansion slot. Position the metal bracket of the card in the empty slot in the system case. 34 5. 6. 7. Install the edge connector of the add-in card into the expansion slot. Press down quite firmly so that you are sure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. Secure the metal bracket of the card in the empty slot in the system case with a screw. For some add-in cards, for example graphics adapters and network adapters, you have to install drivers and software before you can begin using the add-in card. PCI add-in card PCI slot Metal bracket Edge connector Note: If you have installed an AMR card, you should check the settings of jumpers JP3 (audio/modem enable/disable) and JP6 (select onboard codec or AMR codec). You should disable the onboard audio/modem to avoid conflicts with the AMR card. You can use the AMR codec chip (if it has one) or the onboard codec chip. 35 Add-in Card Options The mainboard has two features that can be used if you have installed either a fax/modem card or a network adapter card. WOL1: Wake on LAN If you have installed a network adapter (LAN adapter), you can use the cable provided with the card to plug into the WOL1 connector on the mainboard. This is the Wake On LAN feature. When your system is in a power­saving mode, any traffic through the network automatically resume the system. You must enable this item using the Power Management page of the setup utility. See Chapter three for more information. WOL1 WOM1 WOM1: Wake on Modem If you have installed a fax/modem card, you can use the cable provided with the card to plug into the WOM1 connector on the mainboard. This is the Wake On Modem feature. When your system is in a power­saving mode, any incoming calls to the modem automatically resume the system. You must enable this item using the Power Management page of the setup utility. See Chapter Three for more information. 36 Install Options and Extension Brackets This mainboard has a number of special connectors that allow you to add optional features to your system. You can install any of the following items: Fax/modem card option Infrared port Serial port extension bracket 24-bit digital audio extension bracket (SPDIF) TV-out extension bracket Fax/modem Card You must install the fax/modem card in order to use the built-in fax/modem. J8 The fax/modem card is supplied with this mainboard. 1. 2. 3. Locate the J8 fax/modem connector on the mainboard. Remove the expansion slot blanking plate from the system chassis that is adjacent to the fax/modem connector. Install the fax/modem card on to the J8 connector as shown below. The RJ11 Line and Telephone sockets on the bracket are positioned in the expansion slot with the removed blanking plate. 37 Line and Tel RJ11 sockets Fax/modem card J8 fax/modem connector Serial Port Extension Bracket If you want to have a second external serial port available in your computer case, you must install a serial port extension bracket. COM2 1. 2. 3. 4. Locate the serial port connector COM2. Remove a blanking plate from a free expansion slot in the system chassis. Plug the cable from the serial port extension bracket into the COM2 connector on the mainboard. The port connected to COM2 is identified as COM2/4 Install the metal bracket into the expansion slot in the system chassis from which you removed the blanking plate. Secure the bracket by driving a screw through the slot in the top of the metal bracket into the system chassis. 38 Note: An IR port and a second serial port use the same resources, and they may use some of the resources required by a fax/modem card. If you have more than one of these items installed, you may not be able to use them at the same time. You can use the Peripherals page of the setup utility to switch resources between an IR port and a second serial port. See Chapter 3 for more information. TV-out Extension Bracket The TV-out extension bracket provides video out jacks (RCA and/or Svideo). You can use these jacks to connect your computer to a TV set or digital flat panel display. TV1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Locate the TV-out connector TV1. Remove a blanking plate from a free expansion slot in the system chassis. Plug the cable from the TV-out extension bracket into the TV1 connector on the mainboard. Install the metal bracket into the expansion slot in the system chassis from which you removed the blanking plate. Secure the bracket by driving a screw through the slot in the top of the metal bracket into the system chassis. Use the jumper JP11 to set the video output to NTSC or PAL format according to the format of the TV-set you are using. 39 Infrared Port This option can be purchased from third-party vendors. SIR1 1. 2. Connect the cable from the optional IR port to the SIR1 connector on the mainboard. After you have connected the cable, secure the optional IR port to the appropriate place on your system case. Note: An IR port and a second serial port use the same resources, and they may use some of the resources required by a fax/modem card. If you have more than one of these items installed, you may not be able to use them at the same time. You can use the Peripherals page of the setup utility to switch resources between an IR port and a second serial port. See Chapter 3 for more information. 40 Digital Audio Extension Bracket You can purchase an optional 24-bit digital audio extension bracket from a third-party vendor. You can use the audio RCA jacks to connect to digital audio devices. If your CD-ROM/DVD drive has digital audio output, you can connect it to the input pins of the SPDIF connector. Audio Input Pins 2 SPDIF 1 8 7 On the mainboard, locate the digital audio connector SPDIF. Connect the cable from the digital audio extension bracket to SPDIF. If you have digital audio output from your CD-ROM/DVD drive, connect it to the marked audio input pins. 41 Make the External Connections After you have installed the mainboard, make the connections to the external ports. PS2KBM LPT1 J3 USB1 COM1 VGA1 J3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. PS2KBM is a stack of two PS/2 mini-DIN ports. The upper port can be used by a PS/2 mouse or pointing device. The lower port can be used by a PS/2 keyboard. LPT1 is a parallel port that can be used by printers or other parallel communications devices. The system identifies the parallel port as LPT1. The upper 15-pin port J3 is a game/MIDI port. You can use this port to connect a joystick or a MIDI device to your system The lower part of J3 is three audio jacks. 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. VGA1 is the connector for a display monitor. Plug the data cable from the monitor into VGA1. COM1 is a serial port that can be used by serial devices such as a mouse, a fax/modem and so on. This serial port is identified by the system as COM1/3. USB1 is a stack of two Universal Serial Bus ports. Use these ports to connect to USB devices. 42 External Connector Color Coding To help identify the external connectors, many connectors now use standard colors as shown in the table below. Connector Analog VGA Audio line in Audio line out Digital monitor / flat panel IEEE 1394 Microphone MIDI/Game Parallel PS/2 compatible keyboard PS/2 compatible mouse Serial Speaker out / subwoofer Right-to-left speaker USB Video out SCSI, network, telephone, modem, and so on Color Blue Light blue Lime White Grey Pink Gold Burgundy Purple Green Teal or Turquoise Orange Brown Black Yellow None 43 Chapter 3: Setup About the Setup Utility This chapter explains how to use and modify the BIOS setup utility that is stored on the mainboard. The setup utility stores data about the mainboard components and the configuration of devices that are connected to it. This information is used to test and initialize components at start-up time and to make sure everything runs properly when the system is operating. The setup utility is installed with a set of default values. You will probably have to make changes to the setup utility whenever you add new components to your system such as new disk drives. You may be able to generate increased performance by changing some of the timing values in the setup, but this can be limited by the kind of hardware you are using, for example the rating of your memory chips. In certain circumstances, the system may generate an error message that asks you to make changes to the setup utility. This happens when the system finds an error during the POST (Power On Self Test) that it carries out at start up. Starting the Setup Utility You can only start the setup utility shortly after the computer has been turned on. A prompt appears on the computer display which says "Press DEL to run Setup". When you see this prompt, press the Delete key, and the system will start the setup utility and display the main menu of the utility. Using the Setup Utility When you start setup, the main menu appears. The main menu of the setup utility shows a list of the options that are available. A highlight shows which option is currently selected. You can use the cursor arrow keys to move the highlight to other options. When an option is highlighted, you can execute the option by pressing the Enter key. Some options lead to dialog boxes which ask you verify that that you wish to execute that option. You usually answer these dialogs by typing Y for yes and N for no. Some options lead to dialog boxes which ask for more information. Setting passwords have this kind of dialog box. 44 Some options (marked with a triangle) lead to tables of items that usually have a value on the right side. The value of the first item is highlighted, and you can use the cursor arrow keys to select any of the other values in the table of items. When an item is highlighted, you can change the value by pressing the PageUp or PageDown keys, or the Plus or Minus keys. The PageUp and Plus keys cycle forward through the available values, the PageDown and Minus keys cycle backwards through the values. When you are in the main menu, you can exit the utility by pressing the Escape key. You can save the current selections and exit the utility by pressing the F10 key. When you are in one of the options that displays a dialog box, you can return to the main menu by pressing the Escape key. When you are in an option that displays a table of items, you can return to the main menu by pressing the Escape key. For some items, you can display a help message by pressing the F2 key. You can display a general help screen by pressing F1. Press F5 to discard any changes you have made and return all items to the value that they held when the setup utility was started. Press F6 to load the displayed items with a standard list of fail-safe values. Press F7 to load the displayed items with a high-performance list of default values. 45 How to Flash a New BIOS You can install an updated BIOS for this motherboard that you can download from the manufacturer's website. New BIOS may provide support for new peripherals, improvements in performance or fixes to address known bugs. Install a new BIOS as follows: 1. Some mainboards have a Flash BIOS jumper that protects the current BIOS from being changed or overwritten. If your mainboard has this jumper, change the setting to allow flashing a new BIOS. Some Setup programs have an item called Firmware Write Protect that prevents the BIOS from being overwritten. If your BIOS has this item (check the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page) disable it for the present. Your computer must be running in a real-mode DOS environment, not the DOS window of Windows NT or Windows 95/98. We recommend that you create a new formatted DOS system floppy diskette. Locate the flash memory utility on the support CD-ROM. It's called AWD712.EXE. Copy this file to the new system diskette. Copy the new BIOS file that you downloaded from the manufacturer's website to the newly formatted system diskette. Turn off your computer and insert the newly formatted DOS diskette in your computer's diskette drive. You might need to run the setup utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first. At the A:\ prompt, after your computer has booted a clean DOS from the diskette, type in the filename AWD712 and press Enter. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 46