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Mainboard User's Manual
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Copyright © 2001
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M841 Series, V1.2
S740/November 2001

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  • Page 1 Trademarks IBM, VGA, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines. AMD is registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Intel, Pentium/II/III/IV, Celeron and MMX are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
  • Page 2 Mainboard User’s Manual Notice: Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mainboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Trademarks................I Chapter 1: Introduction..............1 Key Features................2 Package Contents..............5 Static Electricity Precautions..........6 Pre-Installation Inspection............6 Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation..........7 Mainboard Components............8 I/O Ports..................9 Install A CPU................9 Install Memory..............10 Setting Jumper Switches............12 Install the Mainboard............13 Optional Extension Brackets..........14 Install Other Devices............15 Expansion Slots..............17 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility............19...
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  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket-462 processor socket for the AMD K7 type of processors. You can install any of these processors on this mainboard. This mainboard supports front-side bus speed of 200/266MHz. This mainboard uses SiS 740 chipset that supports a DDR interface, Ultra DMA 33/66/100 function and remarkably high system performance under all types of system operations.

  • Page 6: Key Features

    Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features The key features of this mainboard include: Socket-462 Processor Support  Supports AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron processors  Supports 200/266 MHz Front-Side Bus Processors are automatically configured using firmware and a synchronous Host/DRAM Clock Scheme. Memory Support ...
  • Page 7 1: Introduction Power Supply and Power Management  ATX power supply connector  Meets ACPI 1.0b and APM 1.2 requirements, keyboard power on/off  Supports Suspend, Shutdown, Wake on LAN, Wake on Modem, Wake on Alarm, Interrupt Wake-up from Keyboard/Mouse AC97 Codec ...
  • Page 8 Mainboard User’s Manual Hardware Monitoring  Built-in Hardware Monitor circuit supports Thermal, Power and Fan Speed monitor Onboard Flash ROM  Supports 2MB Flash Rom on board, provides complete Advance Configuration Power Interface(ACPI) and Legacy  Supports Ultra DMA 66/100 and fully compliant with PC’97 and PC 98 Spec.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    1: Introduction Package Contents Attention: This mainboard series consists of two models, M841LR (LAN Ready) and M841 (without LAN). Please contact your local supplier for more information about your purchased model. Each model supports different specification listed as below: Model...

  • Page 10: Static Electricity Precautions

    Mainboard User’s Manual Static Electricity Precautions Static electricity could damage components on this mainboard. Take the following precautions while unpacking this mainboard and installing it in a system. 1. Don’t take this mainboard and components out of their original static-proof package until you are ready to install them. 2.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation

    2: Mainboard Installation Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation To install this mainboard in a system, please follow the instructions in this chapter: Identify the mainboard components  Install a CPU  Install one or more system memory modules  Verify that all jumpers or switches are set correctly ...

  • Page 12: Mainboard Components

    Mainboard User’s Manual Mainboard Components Use the diagram below to identify the major components on the mainboard. Note: Any jumper on your mainboard that do not appear in the illustration above is for testing only.

  • Page 13: I/O Ports

    2: Mainboard Installation I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the mainboard. Install A CPU This mainboard has a Socket-462 that supports AMD K7 processors. To ensure reliability, ensure that your processor has a heatsink/cooling fan assembly.

  • Page 14: Install Memory

    Mainboard User’s Manual Installing a Socket-462 Processor Install a processor into the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket-462 on the mainboard. 1. Locate the Socket-462 and CPUFAN. Pull the locking lever out slightly from the socket and raise it to the upright position. Socket-462 CPUFAN Pin-1 Corner...
  • Page 15 2: Mainboard Installation DDR SDRAM provides 800 MBps or 1 GBps data transfer depending on whether the bus is 100 MHz or 266 MHz. It doubles the rate to 1.6 GBps and 2.1 GBps by transferring data on both the rising and falling edges of the clock.

  • Page 16: Setting Jumper Switches

    Mainboard User’s Manual Setting Jumper Switches Jumpers are sets of pins which can be connected together with jumper caps. The jumper caps change the way the mainboard operates by changing the electronic circuits on the mainboard. If a jumper cap connects two pins, we say the pins are SHORT. If a jumper cap is removed from two pins, the pins are OPEN.

  • Page 17: Install The Mainboard

    2: Mainboard Installation Install the Mainboard Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case). The board is an ATX size mainboard with a twin-tier of I/O ports. You can install this mainboard in an ATX case. Ensure that your case has an I/O cover plate that matches the ports on this mainboard.

  • Page 18: Optional Extension Brackets

    Mainboard User’s Manual Optional Extension Brackets For this mainboard, you can also obtain a USB module extension bracket for more USB ports. Install them by following the steps below. Note: All the ribbon cables used on the extension brackets have a red stripe on the Pin-1 side of the cable.

  • Page 19: Install Other Devices

    2: Mainboard Installation Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. IDE1 IDE2 Floppy Disk Drive The mainboard 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.
  • Page 20 Mainboard User’s Manual Internal Sound Connections If you have installed a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, you can connect the drive audio cable to the onboard sound system. On the mainboard, locate the two 4-pin connectors CD_IN1 and CD_IN2. There are two kinds of connectors because different brands of CD-ROM drives have different kinds of audio cable connectors.

  • Page 21: Expansion Slots

    2: Mainboard Installation Expansion Slots This mainboard has three 32-bit PCI slots and one AMR slot. AMR1 PCI3 PCI2 PCI1 Follow the steps below to install a PCI/AMR expansion card. 1. Locate the AMR or PCI slots on the mainboard. 2.
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  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Bios Setup Utility

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records computer’s settings and information, such as date and time, type of installed hardware, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies the information to initialize all the components when booting up, and basic functions of overall coordination between system components.

  • Page 24: Running The Setup Utility

    Mainboard User’s Manual Running the Setup Utility Each time your computer starts, before the operating system loads, a message appears on the screen that prompts you to “Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP”. When you see this message, press the Delete key and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.

  • Page 25: Standard Cmos Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Setup Page Use this page to set basic information such as the date, the time, the IDE devices, and the diskette drives. If you press the F3 key, the system will automatically detect and configure the hard disks on the IDE channels.

  • Page 26: Advanced Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Page Use this page to set more advanced information about your system. Take some care with this page. Making changes can affect the operation of your computer. AMIBIOS SETUP – ADVANCED SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Shared Memory Size 32 MB AGP Comp.
  • Page 27 3: BIOS Setup Utility Share This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for the onboard VGA display application Memory Size with 16/32/64MB options. Quick Boot If you enable this item, the system starts up more quickly be elimination some of the power on test routines.

  • Page 28: Power Management Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Power Management Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for system power management operation. AMIBIOS SETUP – POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved ACPI Aware O/S Power Management Enabled Suspend Time Out Disabled Hard Disk Time Out Disabled...

  • Page 29: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility LAN/Ring Power Your system can enter a software power down. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is traffic on the network adapter. Keyboard If you enable this item, you can turn the system on and off by pressing hot keys on the keyboard.

  • Page 30: Load Optimal Settings

    Mainboard User’s Manual Load Optimal Settings If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you press Y, and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of fail-safe default values. These default values are not very demanding and they should allow your system to function with most kinds of hardware and memory chips.
  • Page 31 3: BIOS Setup Utility...
  • Page 32 Mainboard User’s Manual OnBoard FDC Use this item to enable or disable the onboard floppy disk drive interface. OnBoard Serial Use these items to enable or disable the onboard COM1/2 serial port, and to assign a port address. PortA OnBoard Ir Port Use this item to define the protocol for an infrared port if you have installed an optional IR port.

  • Page 33: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility CPU PnP Setup Page This page lets you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. The system will automatically detect the kind of CPU that you have installed and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page.

  • Page 34: Hardware Monitor Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Hardware Monitor Page This page sets some of the parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this mainboard. AMIBIOS SETUP – HARDWARE MONITOR (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved *** System Hardware *** Vcore 1.720V Vcc 2.5V 2.496V Vcc 3V...

  • Page 35: Exit

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Change or Remove the Password Highlight this item, press Enter and type in the current password. At the next dialog box, type in the new password, or just press Enter to disable password protection. Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration and exit the program.

  • Page 36: Chapter 4: Software & Applications

    4: Software & Applications Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction The support software CD-ROM attached to this mainboard package contains all necessary drivers and utility programs for properly running our products. You can find out a brief description of each software program and the location for your mainboard version as below.
  • Page 37 4: Software & Applications Note: The correct path name for each software driver is provided, where D: identifies the CD-ROM drive letter – modify if necessary. AGP Driver The AGP Drivers allows the system to properly manage the AGP slot on the mainboard. Find the driver here: ...
  • Page 38 Mainboard User’s Manual BIOS Update Utility The BIOS Update utility allows you to update the BIOS file on the mainboard to a newer version. You can download the latest version of the BIOS setup available for your mainboard from the website. ...

  • Page 39: Auto-Installing Under Windows 98

    4: Software & Applications Auto-installing under Windows 98 The support software CD-ROM disc loads automatically under Windows 98. When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the system CD-ROM drive the Autorun feature will automatically bring up the install screen. The screen has three buttons on it, Setup, Browse CD and Exit.
  • Page 40 Mainboard User’s Manual 1. Click on the Setup button. The install program will load and display 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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