Preface Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 1.0 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes. Trademark Recognition Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 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. Copyright © 2001 All Rights Reserved MS9027C, V1.0 I845D/November 2001 Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to ensure 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: - - This device may not cause harmful interference, and 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 Interferencecausing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada. About the Manual The manual consists of the following: Chapter 1 Introducing the Mainboard Describes features of the mainboard, and provides a shipping checklist. Go to page 5 Chapter 2 Installing the Mainboard Describes installation of mainboard components. Go to page 10 Chapter 3 Using BIOS Provides information on using the BIOS Setup Utility. Go to page 27 Chapter 4 Using the Mainboard Software Describes the mainboard software. Go to page 47 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface i CHAPTER 1 Introducing the Mainboard 5 5 Introduction ................................................................................................ 5 Checklist .................................................................................................... 5 Standard Items ................................................................................................. 5 Features..................................................................................................... 6 Choosing a Computer Case....................................................................... 7 Mainboard Components............................................................................. 8 CHAPTER 2 Installing the Mainboard 10 10 Safety Precautions ................................................................................... 10 Quick Guide ............................................................................................. 10 Installing the Mainboard in a Case ........................................................... 11 Checking Jumper Settings ....................................................................... 11 Setting Jumpers.............................................................................................. 11 Checking Jumper Settings.............................................................................. 12 Jumper Settings.............................................................................................. 12 Connecting Case Components ................................................................ 13 The Panel Connectors .................................................................................... 13 Installing Hardware .................................................................................. 15 Installing the Processor .................................................................................. 15 Installing Memory Modules........................................................................... 18 Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM ......................................................... 19 Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive ................................................................. 20 Installing Add-on Cards ................................................................................. 21 Connecting Optional Devices ........................................................................ 22 Connecting I/O Devices ........................................................................... 25 External Connector Color Coding.................................................................. 26 CHAPTER 3 Using BIOS 27 27 About the Setup Utility.............................................................................. 27 The Standard Configuration........................................................................... 27 Entering the Setup Utility............................................................................... 28 Updating the BIOS......................................................................................... 28 Using BIOS .............................................................................................. 29 Standard CMOS Features............................................................................... 30 Advanced BIOS Setup Option ....................................................................... 32 Advanced Chipset Features Option................................................................ 34 iii Integrated Peripherals Option ........................................................................ 36 Power Management Setup Option ................................................................. 39 PNP/PCI Configuration Option...................................................................... 42 PC Health Status Option ................................................................................ 43 Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................ 44 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option ..................................................................... 45 Load Optimized Defaults Option ................................................................... 45 Set Password Option ...................................................................................... 45 Save & Exit Setup Option.............................................................................. 46 Exit Without Saving....................................................................................... 46 CHAPTER 4 Using the Mainboard Software 47 47 About the Software CD-ROM ................................................................... 47 Drivers Installation.................................................................................... 47 Utility Software Reference........................................................................ 48 iv Chapter 1 Introducing the Mainboard Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the MS9027C mainboard. The MS9027C mainboard is an ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printed circuit board and measures 304.8 mm x 224 mm. The mainboard features a mPGA478 Socket that accommodates Intel Pentium 4 processors supporting system speeds up to 400 MHz and data bus bandwidths up to 3.2 GB/s. The MS9027C incorporates the Intel i82845 (MCH) and the Intel 82801BA (ICH2) chipsets, which supports 2.5V DDR DRAM, 2X/4X AGP (1.5V only), and the AC' 97 codec. Checklist Compare the mainboard's package contents with the following checklist: Standard Items · · · · · · One mainboard One diskette drive ribbon cable One IDE drive ribbon cable Retention Module Clamp Software support CD This user's manual Features Processor The MS9027C mainboard uses a mPGA478 Socket that has the following features: · Accommodates Intel Pentium 4 478-pins CPU · Supports a system bus (FSB) of 400 MHz · Supports 3.2 GB/s data bus bandwidth Intel's innovative i82845 (MCH) and 82801BA (ICH2) chipsets are based on an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. A few of the advanced features of the chipsets are: · Host interface controller supports 400 MHz frontside (system) bus frequency · Supports 266 MHz DDR SDRAM devices. · Supports a max of 2 Double-Sided DIMMs (4 rows populated) with unbuffered DDR266 (w/ or w/out ECC). · Supports a maximum memory bandwidth of 2.1 GB/s with DDR266. · AGP controller is AGP 2.0 compliant and supports 2x/4x Fast Write Protocol (1.5V only) · PCI IDE controller supports PCI bus mastering, PIO modes 0~4, and UDMA 33/66/100 · Two USB controllers double the bandwidth to 24 Mbps across four ports · Integrated AC' 97 audio that supports full surround sound with up to six channels Additional key features include support for an AC 97 link for audio and modem, hardware monitoring, and ACPI/OnNow power management. The mainboard can accommodate 2.5V DDR SDRAM. It accommodates two unbuffered 2.5V 184 pin slots with a total maximum capacity of 2 GB. The MS9027C includes a 4xAGP slot that provides four times the bandwidth of the original AGP specification. AGP technology provides a direct connection between the graphics sub-system and the processor so that the graphics do not have to compete for processor time with other devices on the PCI bus. The AC' 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC' 97 2.2 specification, and supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital Converter) and DAC (Digital Analog Converter) resolution as well as 18-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent and variable sampling rates. The mainboard comes with the following expansion options: · Six 32-bit PCI slots · One 4xAGP slot (support 1.5V only) · One Communications Network Riser (CNR) slot · Two IDE connectors which support four IDE channels and a floppy disk drive interface The MS9027C supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 33/66/100 MB/sec. The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: Chipset Memory VGA AC' 97 Audio Codec Expansion Options Integrated I/O 6 BIOS Firmware · Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard · Two serial ports · One parallel port · One MIDI/game port · Two USB ports · Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out This mainboard uses Award 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. Choosing a Computer Case There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard complies with the specifications for the ATX system case. 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 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. Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the mainboard. This mainboard has an ATX form factor of 304.8 mm x 224 mm. Choose a case that accomm ...