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Mainboard User's Manual
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.
The information in this document is subject to change without
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with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
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purpose. Further, the manufacturer reserves the right to revise this
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of such revision or changes.
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, Celeron and MMX are registered trademarks
of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows NT/95/98/ME/2000 are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
PC-cillin and ChipAwayVirus are registered trademarks of Trend
Micro Inc.
AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
A3D is a registered trademark of Aureal Inc.
MediaRing Talk is a registered trademark of MediaRing Inc.
3Deep is a registered trademark of E-Color Inc.
SiS is a trademark of Silicon Integrated System Corporation.
Other names used in this publication may be trademarks and are
acknowledged.
Copyright © 2001
All Rights Reserved
M700 Series, V1.5
S635X/May 2001

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  • Page 1 3Deep is a registered trademark of E-Color Inc. SiS is a trademark of Silicon Integrated System Corporation. Other names used in this publication may be trademarks and are acknowledged. Copyright © 2001 All Rights Reserved M700 Series, V1.5 S635X/May 2001...
  • Page 2 Mainboard User’s Manual Notice for DDR SDRAM: The table below lists the model chips of DDR that we have tested. We will test more DDR modules in the future. Users may get this information from our World Wide Web at www.pcchips.com.tw.

  • 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...................8 Install A CPU ................9 Install Memory ..............10 Setting Jumper Switches............12 Install the Mainboard.............13 Optional Extension Brackets ..........14 Install Other Devices .............15...
  • Page 4 Mainboard User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket-370 processor socket for an Intel FCPGA Celeron or FCPGA Pentium III processor. You can install any one of these processors on the mainboard. The mainboard supports front-side bus speeds of 66MHz, 100MHz or 133MHz.

  • Page 6: Key Features

    Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features The key features of this mainboard include: Socket-370 Processor Support ♦ Supports FCPGA Celeron and FCPGA Pentium III CPUs ♦ Supports 66MHz, 100MHz or 133MHz Front-Side Bus ♦ Asynchronous Host/DRAM Clock Scheme at the combinations of 133/133, 133/200, 133/266, 100/133, 100/200, 100/266, 66/66, 66/100 and 66/200.
  • 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 RTC Alarm, Wake On Modem, AC97 Wake-Up and USB Wake-Up AC97 Codec ♦ Compliant AC97 2.1 specification ♦...
  • Page 8 Mainboard User’s Manual Bundled Software ♦ PC-Cillin2000 provides automatic virus protection under Windows 95/98/NT/2000 ♦ MediaRing Talk provides PC to PC or PC to Phone internet phone communication ♦ 3Deep delivers the precise imagery and displays accurate color in your monitor ♦...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    1: Introduction Package Contents Attention: This mainboard series includes two different models. They are M700MR (Modem Ready) and M700 (without Modem). Please contact your local supplier for your purchase model. Each model will support different specification, list as below: Model Specification M700MR An AMR Fax/Modem card...

  • Page 10: Static Electricity Precautions

    Mainboard User’s Manual 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.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation

    2: Mainboard Installation 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

    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. I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the mainboard.

  • Page 13: Install A Cpu

    2: Mainboard Installation Install A CPU This mainboard has a Socket-370 which supports 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-462/Socket-7 processor in the Socket- 370.

  • Page 14: Install Memory

    Mainboard User’s Manual 4. Match the Pin-1 corners and insert the processor into the socket. No force is required and the processor should drop into place freely. 5. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the catch on the side of the socket.
  • Page 15 2: Mainboard Installation 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: 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. 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. Extended USB Module This module bracket has two USB ports for more USB devices (USB port 3-4).

  • 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 CD1 and CD2. There are two kinds of connector because different brands of CD- ROM drive have different kinds of audio cable connectors.

  • Page 21: Expansion Slots

    2: Mainboard Installation Expansion Slots This mainboard has five 32-bit PCI slots, one AGP slot and one AMR slot. AMR1 PCI5 PCI3 PCI1 AGP1 PCI2 PCI4 Follow the steps below to install a PCI/AGP/AMR expansion card. 1. Locate the AMR, AGP or PCI slots on the mainboard. 2.
  • Page 22 Mainboard User’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Chapter 3: Bios Setup Utility

    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 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. Trend ChipAway Virus Disabled Quick Boot Enabled Boot Device IDE-0 Boot Device Floppy...
  • Page 27 3: BIOS Setup Utility Floppy Drive If you have two diskette drives installed and you enable this item, drive A becomes drive B and drive Swap B becomes drive A. Floppy Drive If you enable this item, your system will check all floppy disk drives at start up.

  • 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. ACPI Aware O/S Power Management Enabled Suspend Time Out Disabled Hard Disk Time Out Disabled Ring On Power On Disabled RTC Alarm Power On Disabled RTC Alarm Date Every Day...

  • Page 29: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility KeyBoard Power If you enable this item, you can turn the system on and off by pressing hot keys on the keyboard. You On Function must enable the Keyboard Power On jumper and use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

  • 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 Serial Port2 Use this item to allocate the resources of the second serial port. Under Normal, the resources Mode are allocated to the onboard serial port. Under ASKIR or IrDA, the resources are allocated to the onboard IR port.

  • Page 32: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    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. CPU/DRAM Base Frequency 66/66 MHz CPU Multiple Factory...

  • Page 33: 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 (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved --- System Hardware --- Vcore 2.000 V Vcc2.5V 2.500 V...

  • Page 34: Exit

    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. 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 35: Chapter 4: Software & Applications

    4: Software & Applications Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run our products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your mainboard version.
  • Page 36 Mainboard User’s Manual Note: The correct path name for each software driver is provided, where D: identifies the CD-ROM drive letter – modify if necessary. Bus Master IDE Driver The IDE Bus Master Drivers allows the system to properly manage the IDE channels on the mainboard.
  • Page 37 4: Software & Applications 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 38: Auto-Installing Under Windows 98

    Mainboard User’s Manual 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 39 4: Software & Applications 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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