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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: ! Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ! Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. ! Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ! Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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. 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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .............................................. 1 Welcome ....................................................................... 1 About the Manual .......................................................... 2 Checklist........................................................................ 3 Standard Items ------------------------------------------------- 3 Recommendations ........................................................ 3 Features ........................................................................ 4 Chapter 2: Installation ................................................ 7 Quick Installation Table................................................. 7 Quick Jumper Setting Reference .................................. 8 Before You Begin .......................................................... 9 Static Electricity ------------------------------------------------ 9 Choosing a Case ---------------------------------------------- 10 How to Set Jumpers ------------------------------------------ 10 Preparing the Mainboard............................................... 11 Mainboard Guide ---------------------------------------------- 11 Check the Jumper Settings --------------------------------- 13 Connecting Power, Chassis Fans, and Panel ---------- 16 Install Other Hardware .................................................. 18 Install the Processor ------------------------------------------ 18 Installing a Slot1 Processor --------------------------------- 20 Installing a Socket-370 Processor------------------------- 22 Install the Memory Modules--------------------------------- 24 Install a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM/DVD ----------- 25 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive-------------------------- 28 Using the Expansion Slots ---------------------------------- 29 Add-in Card Options ------------------------------------------ 31 Install Extension Brackets and Modules ----------------- 32 Chapter 3: Setup ......................................................... 38 About the Setup Utility................................................... 38 Starting the Setup Utility ------------------------------------- 38 How to Flash a New BIOS----------------------------------- 40 Standard CMOS Setup Option...................................... 41 BIOS & CPU Features Setup Option ............................ 42 Chipset Features Option ............................................... 45 Power Management Setup Option................................ 47 PNP/PCI Configuration Option...................................... 50 Load BIOS Defaults Option........................................... 51 Load Optimum Settings................................................. 51 Integrated Peripherals Option ....................................... 52 Supervisor and User Password Settings ...................... 54 IDE HDD Auto Detection Option ................................... 54 Save And Exit Setup Option.......................................... 55 Exit Without Saving Option ........................................... 55 Chapter 4: Software .................................................... 56 About the Software........................................................ 56 Folders for this Mainboard ............................................ 56 Running the Support CD-ROM ..................................... 58 Utility Folder Installation Notes ..................................... 58 CMI8X38 Folder Installation Notes ............................... 59 Audio Software------------------------------------------------- 59 Modem Driver and Software-------------------------------- 60 VIA Folder Installation Notes......................................... 60 Mainboard (MS7101C) Installation Notes ..................... 61 Appendix 1: Quick Jumper Setting Reference......... 62 Appendix 2: Glossary ................................................. 64 Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Congratulations on purchasing the MS7101C 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 either a Pentium-II or Pentium-III cartridge, the SEPP (Single Edge Processor Package) Celeron cartridge, or one of the new generation PPGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array) Celerons. The MS7101C is a baby-AT sized mainboard that uses 4-layer printed circuit board and measures 22cm x 22cm. The mainboard features the VIA Apollo Pro Plus chipset. The MS7101C has a slot1 and a socket-370 so that it can be installed with either a slot1 processor (SEPP Celeron, Pentium-II, Pentium-III) or a socket-370 processor (PPGA Celeron). The mainboard includes an integrated audio system and a plug-in fax/modem module. The board has an AGP slot for a graphics adapter, three PCI slots and one legacy ISA slot. The mainboard has power connectors for both ATX and AT power supplies, so that it can be installed in practically any kind of PC case. 1 This chapter contains the following information: ! About the Manual explains how the information in this manual is organized ! Checklist comprises a list of the standard and optional components that are shipped with this mainboard ! Recommendations lists some Do's and Don'ts from the manufacturer to help ensure reliability and performance from this product ! 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 " " " " " " " " " " 1 x MS7101C Mainboard 1 x Cable/Bracket Pack Diskette drive ribbon cable IDE drive ribbon cable Parallel port extension bracket Serial ports extension bracket Audio ports extension bracket This User's Manual Software Support CD-ROM Disc Optional Items ATX Form Bracket (2 USB ports, IR port, PS/2 mouse port) Digital audio extension bracket V.90 Fax/modem module 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 3 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. Features The key features of this mainboard are the wide range of processors that can be installed, and the support for both AT and ATX power supplies. Wide Choice of Processors This mainboard provides an excellent platform for an inexpensive value PC that is internet-ready thanks to the fax/modem module. The socket370 can be installed with a PPGA Celeron processor. The PPGA Celeron has 32k of internal cache memory, 128K of external cache memory, and operates over a 66 MHz system bus. The PPGA Celeron ships with clock speeds running from 300 MHz through to 500 MHz. The PPGA Celeron is the ideal processor choice for an entry-level PC. For better performance, the MS7101C can be installed with a slot1 processor. The SEPP (Single Edge Processor Package) Celeron is the least expensive slot-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 speeds ranging from 266 MHz through to 500 MHz. For higher-performance business-class computing, the slot1 can be installed with a Pentium-II or Pentium-III processor cartridge. The Pentium-II and Pentium-III 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-III includes new instructions that are designed to enhance multimedia/internet computing by providing rapid encoding and decoding of the compressed audio and video files which are pervasive in the internet environment. The Pentium-II ships with clock speeds running from 233 MHz through to 450 MHz. The Pentium-III ships with clock speeds of 450 MHz, 500 MHz and 550 MHz. VIA Apollo Pro Plus Chipset The VIA Apollo Pro Plus chipset is a high performance chipset that ensures full support for Intel's Slot1 and socket-370 processors. The chipset supports both 66 MHz and 100 MHz front side buses and SDRAM memory installation of up to 768 MB. Support is provided for a 2x AGP slot and Rev. 2.2 P ...