Preparing Your Computer Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ... 5 Features Summary ... 5 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard Layout ... 7 Block Diagram ... 8 Hardware Installation Process ... 9 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 9 Step 1-1: Installation of the CPU ... 10 Step 1-2: Installation of the Heatsink ...
Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Socket 478 for Intel Technology Supports 800/533/400MHz FSB L2 cache varies with CPU Chipset Northbridge: SiS Southbridge:SiS Memory 2 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 2GB memory) Supports DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM Slots 1 AGP slot 4X/8X (1.5V) device support 3 PCI slots IDE Connections...
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Form Factor Micro ATX form factor; 24.3cm x 24.3cm (Note) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your processor's specifications. We don't recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification because these specific bus frequencies are not the standard specifications for CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals.
Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1- Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2- Installation of Memory Step 3- Installation of Expansion Cards Step 4- Installation of I/O Peripherals Cables Step 4 Step 4 Step 3...
CPU overheating. 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard Please use extra care when installing the CPU. The CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly. Rather than applying force, please change the positioning of the CPU.
Step 2: Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2.
This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Line Out jack Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to this connector. Line In jack Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connect to Line In jack. 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard - 12 -...
MIC In jack Microphone can be connect to MIC In jack. After installation of the audio driver, you are able to use 2/4/6-channel audio feature by software selection. You can connect "Front speaker" to "Line Out" jack, Connect "Rear speaker" to "Line In" jack and connect "Center/Subwoofer"...
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A proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard Pin No. Definition Pin No. Definition 3.3V...
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4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. 5) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and 2.88Mbytes floppy disk types.
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PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard SPEAK- Speaker...
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9) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is disconnected. 10) BATTERY 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.
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For optional SPDIF_IO cable, please contact your local dealer. 15) SUR_CEN Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard Pin No. Definition CD-L CD_R Pin No.
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16) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. ENTERING SETUP Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del>...
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Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. • Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. • Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard - 22 -...
Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport Halt On System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory...
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The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used. 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard - 24 -...
Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Password Check CPU Hyper-Threading Flexible AGP 8X Init Display First : Move Enter: Select F3: Language...
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Set AGP transfer rate to 4X mode no matter what the AGP transfer rate the card is. Init Display First Select the first initation of monitor or display from AGP or PCI VGA card. Set Init display first to AGP. (Default value) Set Init display first to PCI. 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard - 26 -...
Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software IDE1 Conductor Cable IDE2 Conductor Cable On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE AC97 Audio USB Controller USB Legacy Support Onboard LAN device Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMA...
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Disable this function. (Default value) Enable midiport and set midiport address to 300. Enable midiport and set midiport address to 330. Midi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default value) 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard - 28 -...
Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR_BTTN System After AC Back IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI ModemRingOn PME Event Wake Up Power On by Keyboard Power On by Mouse Resume by Alarm x Month Alarm x Day (of Month) x Time (hh:mm:ss)
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Dual/OFF In standby mode(S1): a. If use single color LED, power LED will turn off. b. If use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard NA, 1~12 Everyday, 1~31 (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) - 30 -...
Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/system fan speed status automatically. CPU/SYS FAN Control CPU/System Smart FAN Control function. Enabled Enable smart fan control function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard PC Health Status [Disabled] 1.490V 1.840V 3.232V 4.999V 11.541V 45°C...
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Linear Frequency Control x CPU Clock (MHz) x DRAM Clock (MHz) AGP/PCI Clock Control x AGP Clock (MHz) x PCI Clock (MHz) : Move Enter: Select F3: Language F7: Loading Default Settings Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken.
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard Select Language Load Default Settings Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup...
Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Enter Password: PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.
MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard Select Language Load Default Settings Set Supervisor Password Set User Password SAVE to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Save &...
Revision History Chapter 3 Install Drivers Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XP Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD- title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the setup.exe.
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RealTek LAN Driver Realtek Lan driver. RealTek AC97 Audio Driver Audio driver for Realtek AC97 codec chipset. SIS USB 2.0 Driver USB2.0 driver for SiS series chipset. 8S661FXME-RZ Motherboard Driver installation finished! You have to reboot system! - 38 -...
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