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KOB 630e FST, V1.1

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  • Page 1 Communications Inc. MediaRing Talk is a registered trademark of MediaRing Inc. 3Deep is a registered trademark of E-Color Inc. Other names used in this publication may be trademarks and are acknowledged. Copyright © 2000 All Rights Reserved KOB 630e FST, V1.1...
  • Page 2 KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual Notice: 1. Please avoid to do “Clear CMOS” and “reFlash BIOS” operations simultaneously.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Trademarks ................I Chapter 1 ..................1 Introduction..................1 Key Features................2 Package Contents..............4 Static Electricity Precautions...........5 Pre-Installation Inspection............5 Chapter 2 ..................7 Mainboard Installation ..............7 Mainboard Components ............8 Install A CPU ................9 Install Memory ..............10 Setting Jumper Switches............11...
  • Page 4 KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual Utility Folder Installation Notes ..........39 Peripheral Folder Installation Notes ........40 Mainboard (KOB 630e FST) Installation Notes....40...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1

    1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket 370, which uses either an Intel PPGA/FCPGA Celeron or FCPGA Pentium III processor. This mainboard supports front-side bus speeds of 66MHz, 100MHz or 133MHz. This mainboard uses the SiS630e chipset which provides CPU Plug &...
  • Page 6: Key Features

    KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features The key features of this mainboard include: Socket-370 Processor Support ♦ Supports PPGA/FCPGA Celeron and FCPGA Pentium III CPUs ♦ Supports 66MHz, 100MHz or 133MHz FSB All processors are automatically configured using firmware and a synchronous/asynchronous Host/DRAM Clock Scheme.
  • Page 7 1: Introduction Built-in Graphics System ♦ Onboard 128-bit 2D/3D 100MHz Host interface AGP Graphics Accelerator Complies with AGP V2.0 ♦ Shared memory architecture allows a maximum of 64 MB main memory to act as frame buffer ♦ Supports high resolutions up to 1920x1200 16M colors, up to 2048x2048 Texture size and Virtual screen up to 4096x4096 ♦...
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual Package Contents Your mainboard package ships with the following items: The mainboard This User’s Guide 1 UDMA/66 IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable Audio ports and Game/MIDI port extension bracket Serial/Parallel ports extension bracket...
  • Page 9: Static Electricity Precautions

    1: Introduction Static Electricity Precautions Components on this mainboard can be damaged by static electricity. Take the following precautions when unpacking the mainboard and installing it in a system. 1. Keep the mainboard and other components in their original static-proof packaging until you are ready to install them. 2.
  • Page 10 KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation To install this mainboard in a system, follow the procedures in this chapter: Identify the mainboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Verify that any jumpers or switches are set correctly Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to the mainboard connector headers...
  • Page 12: Mainboard Components

    KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual Mainboard Components Use the diagram below to identify the major components on the mainboard. Note: Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in this illustration are for testing only.
  • Page 13: Install A Cpu

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Install A CPU This mainboard has a Socket 370 which supports PPGA/FCPGA Celeron and FCPGA Pentium III processors. To ensure reliability, ensure that your processor has a heatsink/cooling fan assembly. Do not try to install a Socket 7 processor in the Socket-370. A Socket 7 processor such as the Pentium-MMX, or the AMD K5/K6 does not fit in the Socket 370.
  • Page 14: Install Memory

    KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual 3. On the Socket-370, identify the Pin-1 corner. The Pin-1 corner is at the end of the locking lever when it is locked. 4. Match the Pin-1 corners and insert the processor into the socket.
  • Page 15: Setting Jumper Switches

    3: BIOS Setup Utility To install a module, push the retaining latches at either end of the socket outwards. Position the memory module correctly and insert it into the DIMM socket. Press the module down into the socket so that the retaining latches rotate up and secure the module in place by fitting into notches on the edge of the module.
  • Page 16 KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual Jumper JP2: Wake On LAN Selector This controls the LAN Wake Up feature where the system will wake up in response to a signal over a LAN it is connected to. Note: The system must provide 1A on the +5VSB (+5V Standby) signal in order for this feature to work.
  • Page 17: Install The Mainboard

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Install the Mainboard Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a Baby-AT size mainboard with a set of I/O ports. You can install this mainboard in any AT case. Ensure that your case has an I/O cover plate that matches the ports on this mainboard.
  • Page 18: Install The Extension Brackets

    KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual Install the Extension Brackets The extension brackets are used to connect features on the mainboard to external connectors that can be attached to the system chassis. Follow the steps below to install the extension brackets.
  • Page 19 3: BIOS Setup Utility Serial/Parallel Ports Extension Bracket This bracket has one serial port - COM1 (9-pins) and one parallel port –PRN1 (25pins). On this mainboard, the second serial port is reserved for the Fax/Modem so you can only connect one of the serial ports to the manboard header COM1.
  • Page 20: Vga Extension Bracket

    KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual VGA Extension Bracket The VGA extension bracket has a 15-pin connector for an external monitor cable. VGA1 Header VGA Extension Bracket 1. On the mainboard, locate the VGA1 header for this bracket. 2. Plug the cable from the bracket into the header.
  • Page 21: Optional Extension Brackets

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Optional Extension Brackets For this mainboard, you can also obtain an ATX form card and a USB module extension bracket. Install them by following the steps below. ATX Form Card This ATX Form Card provides a mini-DIN port for infrared, one mini-DIN port for a PS/2 mouse.
  • Page 22 KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual Extended USB Module This module bracket has two USB ports for more USB devices. USB1 Header 1. Locate the USB1 header on the mainboard. 2. Plug the bracket cable onto the header. 3. In the system chassis, remove a slot cover from one of the expansion slots and install the extension bracket in the opening.
  • Page 23: Install Other Devices

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. FDC1 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 24: Internal Sound Connections

    KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual If you want to install more IDE devices, you can purchase a second IDE cable and connect one or two devices to the Secondary IDE channel connector IDE2 on the mainboard. If you have two devices on the cable, one must be Master and one must be Slave.
  • Page 25: Expansion Slots

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Expansion Slots This mainboard has two 32-bit PCI expansion slots and one AMR slot. WOL connector SB5V Signal AMR1 PCI1 PCI2 Follow the steps below to install a PCI/AMR expansion card. 1. Locate the AMR or PCI slots on the mainboard. 2.
  • Page 26 KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual allows incoming traffic to resume the system from a software power down. You need to enable this feature in the system setup utility.
  • Page 27: Chapter 3

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information about your computer such as the date and time, the kind of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer uses this information to initialize all the components when booting up and functions as the basis for coordination between system components.
  • Page 28: Running The Setup Utility

    KOB 630e FST 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 29: Standard Cmos Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Setup Page Use this page to set basic information such as the date and 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 30: Advanced Setup Page

    KOB 630e FST 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. Trend ChipAway This mainboard has built-in virus protection in the Virus firmware.
  • Page 31 3: BIOS Setup Utility Floppy Drive If you have two diskette drives installed and you enable this item, drive A becomes drive B and Swap drive B becomes drive A. Floppy Drive If you enable this item, your system will check all Seek floppy disk drives at start up.
  • Page 32: Power Management Setup Page

    KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual Power Management Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for system power management operation. Power Use this item to enable or disable a power management scheme. If you enable power Management/APM management, you can use the items below to set the power management operation.
  • Page 33 3: BIOS Setup Utility OnBoard Lan The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system Power On can automatically resume if there is traffic on the network adapter. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.
  • Page 34: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page

    KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and devices that use the system plug and play capability. Plug and Play...
  • Page 35: Load Optimal Settings

    3: BIOS Setup Utility 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 36: Features Setup Page

    KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual Features Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. AMIBIOS SETUP – Features SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved OnBoard FDC Enabled OnBoard Serial PortA...
  • Page 37 3: BIOS Setup Utility OnBoard Game Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Game port. Port OnBoard MIDI Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard MIDI port, and to assign a port address. MIDI Port IRQ Use this item to assign an IRQ to the MIDI port.
  • Page 38: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual 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 39: Hardware Monitor Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Hardware Monitor Page This page sets some of the parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this mainboard. AMIBIOS SETUP – HARDWARE Monitor ©1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved --- Hardware Monitor --- Socket 370 30°C/86°F Fan#1 Speed Fan#2 Speed...
  • Page 40: Exit

    KOB 630e FST Mainboard User’s Manual 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.
  • Page 41: Chapter 4

    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 KOB 630e FST folder. Note: Never try to install software from a folder that is not specified for use with your mainboard.
  • Page 42 KOB 630e FST Folder You can use the software in the following sub-folders: AUDIO: Drivers and software for the built-in audio system VGA: Drivers and software for the built-in graphics adapter. Note: Some folders are subdivided into different operating systems such as DOS, Windows 95, Windows NT, and so on.
  • Page 43: 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. Click on the item BROWSE THE CD TITLE. This uses Windows Explorer to show the contents of the support CD.
  • Page 44: Peripheral Folder Installation Notes

    Peripheral Folder Installation Notes KEYBOARD, CD-ROM, MOUSE Follow the installation instructions contained in the documentation files in these folders. Mainboard (KOB 630e FST) Installation Notes Audio Software This folder has software and drivers for the sound system that is integrated on this mainboard. Drivers are provided for Windows...
  • Page 45 DOS Installation Browse to the SiS\AC97AUDIO\DOS folder on the driver CD- ROM and run the SETUP program. Windows 2000/ME/98/95 Installation Browse to the \SiS\AC97AUDIO\ folder and then browse to the WIN 2000, WIN ME, or WIN 98\95 subfolder and run the SETUP program for your operating system.
  • Page 46 Double-click the Display icon. Select Settings of Display Properties. Select Display Type. Select Change from the Adapter Type area. Select the item "Unlisted or Updated Driver" in the List of Drivers list box. Specify the path to the VGA NT drivers. Select "...

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