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Safety Compliance
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.
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:
! 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
Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du
Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

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  • Page 1: Canadian Department Of Communications

    Safety Compliance 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.

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information 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 the express written consent of the manufacturer. Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Folders for this Mainboard ..........42 Running the Support CD-ROM ........44 Utility Folder Installation Notes ........44 CMI8X38 Folder Installation Notes ....... 45 VIA Folder Installation Notes ........46 Mainboard (MS7117C) Installation Notes ..... 48 Appendix 1: Quick Jumper Setting Reference..49...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Intel Pentium-II/III processor. The MS7117C is a full-sized ATX board measuring 305x220mm and using 4-layer printed circuit board. The MS7117C includes a PPGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array) Celeron Socket- PGA370 processor socket. This feature means that you can install the mainboard with one of the new generation PPGA Celeron cartridges.

  • Page 5: About The Manual

    If any item is missing or appears damaged, please contact the vendor of your mainboard package. Standard Items " " " " 1 x MS7117C Mainboard " " " " 1 x Cable/Bracket Pack Diskette drive ribbon cable DMA 66 IDE drive ribbon cable "...

  • Page 6: Features

    # Features The key feature of this mainboard is the support for PPGA Celeron processors. In addition, this is a full-sized ATX mainboard with a full set of expansion slots for maximum development potential. Support for PPGA Celeron The principal feature of this mainboard is that it can support the latest choice of PPGA Celerons.
  • Page 7 access (X-1-1-1) for 66 MHz ,100MHz and 133MHz operation. The board is compliant with PCI Rev.2.1 operating at 33 MHz Four PCI Bus masters are supported. The south bridge is provided by the 596B. This chip supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) Rev 1.0, onboard PCI IDE channels(DMA66), USB ports, and a System Management Bus for OS control and configuration of devices.
  • Page 8 Hardware Monitoring The mainboard is installed with the GL520SM hardware monitoring chip. Using this chip and the monitoring software supplied with the system, users and system administrators can monitor critical parameters such as the CPU temperature, the fan speeds and so on. Hardware monitoring helps maintain the system and reduce maintenance costs and downtime.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2: Installation

    Before You Begin Before you begin to install your MS7117C 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.

  • Page 10: Mainboard Guide

    enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has sufficient power and space for all the drives that you intend to install. 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. Mainboard Guide Use the following illustration and key to identify the components on your mainboard.
  • Page 11 Key to Mainboard Components Component Description ISA1,2 2 x 8/16-bit ISA expansion slots AGP1 AGP graphics adapter slot PCI 1,2,3,4 4 x 32-bit PCI expansion slots SOCKET Processor socket for PPGA Celeron processor PGA370 DIMM1,2,3 Slots for 168-pin memory modules FDD1 Connector for floppy disk drives IDE1, IDE2...

  • Page 12: I/O Ports Side View

    I/O Ports Side View LPT1 KBMPS2 USB1 COM1 COM2 Key to I/O Ports Component Description KBMPS2 PS/2 port for pointing device (upper port) PS/2 port for keyboard (lower port) LPT1 External parallel port JS1 (Upper) External game/MIDI port JS1 (Lower) Audio jacks for (left to right) line out, line in, microphone COM2 External serial port 2/4...

  • Page 13: Preparing The Mainboard

    Preparing the Mainboard Prepare the main board by carrying out the following steps; Install the processor Install the memory module(s) Check the jumper settings Install the Processor This board has a socket-370 for a PPGA Celeron processor. You can install one PPGA Celeron. Locate Socket-370 and CPUFAN1 Socket-370 Locking lever...
  • Page 14 Installing a PPGA Celeron in the Socket-370 This mainboard is installed with a PGA370 ZIF processor socket. This socket will only support the PPGA Celeron processor. Do not try to insert a socket-7 processor such as a Pentium or Pentium-compatible processor.

  • Page 15: Install The Memory Modules

    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 133MHz. If your processor operates over a 100 MHz system bus, you must install PC- 100 or PC133 memory that also operates over a 100 MHz bus.
  • Page 16 3. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. 4. 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.
  • Page 17 Check all the Jumper Settings Check all the mainboard jumpers to ensure that the board is configured correctly. A Note on 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 Jumper cap numbered differently.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19 JP7: Flash BIOS Enable/Disable Jumper The mainboard BIOS is stored on an Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM) chip. This means that you can erase the current BIOS and install an updated BIOS whenever new upgrades are released. See Chapter 4 for information on using the Flash BIOS utility. Before erasing the old BIOS and flashing a new BIOS, you must set JP7 to Enable.
  • Page 20 J1: Fax/modem Extension Bracket The fax/modem extension bracket is supplied with this mainboard. 1. Locate the J1 fax/modem connector on the mainboard. 2. Remove the expansion slot blanking plate from the system chassis that is adjacent to the fax/modem connector. 3.

  • Page 21: Install The Mainboard In The System Case

    Install the Mainboard in the System Case Use the screws and mounting brackets supplied with your system case to install the mainboard. Follow the instructions provided by the case manufacturer. Connect Devices, Switches and Indicators Note: You might not need to carry out every step in the following procedure.
  • Page 22 as Master, and one device as Slave. See the documentation provided with the devices for information on this. To install more drives, use another IDE cable and connect one or two devices to IDE2. Power Connector, Panel Connector & Case Fan CASEFAN1 ATX1 PANEL...
  • Page 23 Audio Connectors & Infrared Connector SPDIF1 SIR1 1. If you want to install an optional Serial Infrared Port, connect the cable from the optional IR port to the SIR1 connector on the mainboard. Note: An infrared port (SIR1) and a second serial port (COM2) share the same resources.
  • Page 24 Expansion Slots You can use the expansion slots to install expansion boards that add new features to your system. You must install a graphics adapter in order to use the system. AGP1 PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 ISA2 ISA1 1. The AGP slot can be used by a graphics adapter with an AGP edge connector.
  • Page 25 Wake-Up Connectors and SB-Link SIDEBAND1 WOL1 WOM1 1. The mainboard has wake up connectors for an optional network adapter or an optional internal fax/modem card. If you have installed a network adapter expansion card, connect it to the wake on LAN connector WOL1.

  • Page 26: Make The External Connections

    Make the External Connections After you have installed the mainboard, make the connections to the external ports. LPT1 KBMPS2 USB1 COM1 COM2 1. KBMPS2 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.

  • Page 27: 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 information about the mainboard components, and the configuration of other devices that are connected to it. The system uses this information to test and initialize components when it is started up, and to make sure everything runs properly when the system is operating.
  • Page 28 Setting the User Password or Supervisor Password have this kind of dialog box. (MS7117C) Some options lead to tables of items. These items 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.

  • Page 29: Standard Cmos Setup Option

    Standard CMOS Setup Option This option displays a table of items which defines basic information about your system. (MS7117C) Date and Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time held by your computer. If you are running a Windows operating system, these items will automatically be updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

  • Page 30: Bios Feature Setup Option

    Hard Disks Defaults: Auto These items show the characteristics of any hard disk drives on the four available IDE channels. (Note that SCSI hard disk drives do not appear here.) You can automatically install most modern hard disks using the IDE HDD Auto Detect Option from the main menu.
  • Page 31 (MS7117C) CPU Internal Core Speed Default: 350MHz This item should be installed with the rated internal core speed of the Pentium-II class processor that is installed in your system. The setup utility will then automatically configure the system with the correct host bus speed, and bus frequency multiplier.
  • Page 32 CIH Buster Protection Default: Enabled Anti-Virus Protection Default: Enabled When “CIH Buster Protection” item is enabled it provided some protection against viruses which try to destroy BIOS viruses (especially for CIH). When “Anti-Virus Protection” item is enabled it provides some protection against viruses which try to write to the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive.

  • Page 33: Chipset Features Option

    Boot Up NumLock Status Default: On This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started. Gate A20 Option Default: Normal This option provides compatibility with older software written for the 286 processor. Leave this item at the default value Normal. Memory Parity/ECC Check Default: Disabled This mainboard supports memory modules that have error checking using a...
  • Page 34 If you change the values, you may introduce fatal errors or recurring instability into your system. (MS7117C) Bank 0/1 DRAM Timing Default: SDRAM 10ns Bank 2/3 DRAM Timing Default: SDRAM 10ns Bank 4/5 DRAM Timing Default: SDRAM 10ns These items define the timing parameters for the system memory.
  • Page 35 System BIOS Cacheable Default: Enabled Video BIOS Cacheable Default: Disabled These items allow the video and/or system to be cached in memory for faster execution. Wee recommend that you leave these items at the default value. Video RAM Cacheable Default: Disabled This item permits the video memory to be cached for faster performance.

  • Page 36: Power Management Setup Option

    (this takes just a few seconds). (MS7117C) Power Management Default: User Define This item acts like a master switch for the power-saving modes and hard disk timeouts.
  • Page 37 PM Control by APM Default: Yes Windows 95 and 98 have built-in power management capabilities called APM (advanced power management). When you enable this item, you allow the APM routines in Windows to operate on your system. Video Off Option Default: Suspend ->...

  • Page 38: Pnp/Pci Configuration Option

    HDD & FDD Default: ON When this item is enabled, it defines system activities which can reset power- saving mode timeouts to zero, or resume the system from a power saving mode. This item is for hard disk and/or diskette drive activity. DMA/master Default: OFF When this item is enabled, it defines system activities which can reset power-...
  • Page 39 (MS7117C) PNP OS Installed Default: No If you have installed a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows 95 or 98, you can change this item to Yes. When the item is set to Yes you can use the Device Manager utility in the operating system to make changes to the configuration of expansion cards.

  • Page 40: Load Bios Defaults Option

    Load BIOS Defaults Option This option displays a dialog box which allows you to install BIOS defaults for all appropriate items in the whole setup utility. Press the Y key and then the Enter key to install the defaults. Press the N key and then Enter to not install the defaults.
  • Page 41 (MS7117C) OnChip IDE Channel0 Default: Enabled OnChip IDE Channel1 Default: Enabled You can use these items to enable or disable the primary (0) and secondary (1) IDE channels that are built into this mainboard. When one or both channels are...
  • Page 42 IDE Primary Master UDMA Default: Auto IDE Primary Slave UDMA Default: Auto IDE Secondary Master UDMA Default: Auto IDE Secondary Slave UDMA Default: Auto Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This motherboard supports UltraDMA. UltraDMA technology provides faster access to IDE devices.

  • Page 43: Supervisor Password And User Password

    infrared port. See the documentation for the infrared port for information on these items. UART2 Duplex Mode Default: Half This item lets you choose two types Half Duplex/Full Duplex Duplex Mode. Onboard Parallel Port Default: 378/IRQ7 This item lets you disable the built-in parallel port, or enable it by assigning an I/O address and an Interrupt Request Line (IRQ).

  • Page 44: Ide Hdd Auto Detection Option

    4. The system will ask you to confirm the new password by asking you to type it in a second time. Carefully type the password again and press Enter, or just press Enter if you are deleting a password that is already installed.

  • Page 45: Chapter 4: Software

    INTEL and VIA folders. In addition, software that is specifically intended for one kind of mainboard is stored in a folder with the name of that board. The folder for this mainboard is stored in the MS7117C folder. Note: Never try to install software from a folder that is not specified for use with your mainboard.
  • Page 46 ! USB_UPDATE: This driver updates Windows 95 to support USB. ! VxD: The VxD driver provides support for an AGP graphics adapter. MS7117C Folder You can use the software in the following sub-folders: ! AUDIO, MODEM: These folders are empty. A readme file directs you to alternate location with the required software.

  • Page 47: Running The Support Cd-Rom

    Running the Support CD-ROM 1. Place the disk in your CD-ROM drive. If you are running Windows with Autoplay enabled, the opening screen of the CD appears automatically. Click on READ ME to read the latest instructions. 2. Before installing the software, look for a file named README.TXT, or something similar.

  • Page 48: Cmi8X38 Folder Installation Notes

    MediaRing Talk To install the MediaRing Talk voice modem software for the built-in modem, run MRTALK99-SETUP. PC-Cillin Anti-Virus Utility Anti-virus software is provided for DOS, for WIN95, and WIN 98. Log on to the appropriate directory for your operating system. For DOS, copy all the files in the DOS folder to your hard disk drive.

  • Page 49: Via Folder Installation Notes

    10. Restart the Windows NT system. To install the audio applications, log on to the NT4 folder, and then log on to the APPS folder. Run the SETUP program. Modem Driver and Software Install the Modem driver from the sub-folders for Windows 95/98 or Windows NT4.0.
  • Page 50 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation of the Bus Mastering IDE drivers. Windows NT Installation 1. Carry out the installation instructions for Windows 95/98 steps 1 to 4. 2. In the Control Panel, select the icon SCSI adapters. 3.

  • Page 51: Mainboard (Ms7117C) Installation Notes

    2. Browse to the correct folder and select the program called SETUP.EXE. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Mainboard (MS7117C) Installation Notes Most of the sub-folders in this folder are empty, with a short README file giving directions to alternate folders for the appropriate software. Two folders contain software that you can install.

  • Page 52: Appendix 1: Quick Jumper Setting Reference

    Appendix 1: Quick Jumper Setting Reference 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.
  • Page 53 JP7: Flash BIOS Enable/Disable Jumper The mainboard BIOS is stored on an Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EPROM) chip. This means that you can erase the current BIOS and install an updated BIOS whenever new upgrades are released. See Chapter 4 for information on using the Flash BIOS utility. Before erasing the old BIOS and flashing a new BIOS, you must set JP7 to Enable.
  • Page 54 PANEL: Case Switches and Indicators Use the Panel connector to implement the switches and indicators on the system case. PANEL Function Pins Power SW 22-23 Power Indicator 1+, 2+, 3 HDD LED 20-21 Sleep Switch 4, 5 Green Indicator 7+, 8+, 9 Speaker 15-16-17-18 Keylock 10, 11...

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