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Mainboard User's Manual
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M935 Series, V7.0A
S650/October 2002

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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 © 2002 All Rights Reserved M935 Series, V7.0A S650/October 2002...
  • 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 Chapter 1: Introduction ..............1 Key Features..............2 Package Contents ...............6 Static Electricity Precautions ..........7 Pre-Installation Inspection...........7 Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation ..........9 Mainboard Components............10 I/O Ports................10 Install A CPU..............11 Installing Memory Modules ..........12 Setting Jumper Switches ...........14 Install the Mainboard............15 Optional Extension Brackets..........16 Install Other Devices............17...
  • Page 4 Mainboard User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket-478 processor socket for Intel Pentium 4 type of processors supporting front side bus (FSB) speeds up to 533 MHz. This mainboard integrates the SiS650/650GL/651 Northbridge along with SiS961/962/962L Southbridge chipsets that supports built-in AC97 Codec , 2 DDR + 2 SDR modules up to 2GB system memory, and provides Ultra DMA 33/66/100 function.

  • Page 6: Key Features

    Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features The key features of this mainboard include: Socket-478 Processor ♦ The PGA Socket 478 ♦ Supports Intel Pentium 4 series CPUs ♦ Supports up to 533 MHz Front-Side Bus Chipset There are SiS650/650GL/651 Northbridge and SiS961/962/962L Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
  • Page 7 1: Introduction Expansion Slots ♦ One AMR slot for a special audio/modem riser card ♦ One 2x/4xAGP slot for AGP 2.0-compliant interface ♦ Two 32-bit PCI slots for PCI 2.2-compliant bus interface Onboard IDE channels ♦ Primary and Secondary PCI IDE channels ♦...
  • Page 8 Mainboard User’s Manual Built-in Ethernet LAN ♦ Built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet LAN ♦ SiS961/962 Embedded Fast Ethernet MAC and onboard Realtek VT6103 LAN PHY compliant with IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T and ANSI X3.263 TP-PMD standards ♦ Compliant with ACPI 1.0 and the Network Device Class Power Management 1.0 ♦...
  • Page 9 1: Introduction ♦ PCI multi-function device consists of two UHCI Host Controller cores for full-/low-speed signaling and one EHCI Host Controller core for high-speed signaling ♦ Root hub consists 4 downstream facing ports with integrated physical layer transceivers shared by UHCI and EHCI Host Controller ♦...

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Mainboard User’s Manual Package Contents Attention: This mainboard serial has four models, M935ALU(SiS651 NB+SiS962/962L SB,USB2.0, LAN), M935LU(SiS650GL NB+SiS962/962L SB, USB2.0, LAN), M935L(SiS650/650GL NB+SiS961 SB, with AGP 4x slot, LAN) and M935(without LAN). Please contact your local supplier for more information about your purchased model. Each model will support different specification listed as below: Model Specification...

  • Page 11: 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 12 Mainboard User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: 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 Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to connecting headers on the mainboard...

  • Page 14: Mainboard Components

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

  • Page 15: Install A Cpu

    2: Mainboard Installation 1. Upper PS/2 port connects a PS/2 pointing device. 2. Lower PS/2 port connects a PS/2 keyboard. 3. USB ports connect USB devices. 4. LPT1 connects printers or other parallel communications devices. 5. COM ports conne ct serial devices such as mice or fax/modems.

  • Page 16: Installing Memory Modules

    Mainboard User’s Manual Installing a Socket-478 Processor A processor installs into the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket-478 on the mainboard. 1. Locate the Socket-478 and CPU FAN JP1. Pull the locking lever out slightly from the socket and raise it to the upright position.
  • Page 17 2: Mainboard Installation You must install at least one memory module in order to work out the mainboard, either SDRAM or DDR SDRAM, but you can not use them simultaneously. SDRAM provides 800 MB/s or 1 GB/s data transfer rate corresponding with the bus 100 MHz or 133 MHz.

  • Page 18: Setting Jumper Switches

    Mainboard User’s Manual 5. Install any remaining DIMM modules. Setting Jumper Switches Jumpers are sets of pins that 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.

  • Page 19: 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 20: Optional Extension Brackets

    Mainboard User’s Manual If there are a headphone jack or/and a microphone jack on the front panel, connect the cables to the AUDIO1 header on the mainboard. Here is a list of AUDIO1 header’s pin assignments. Signal Signal AUD_MIC AUD_GND AUD_MIC_ AUD_VCC AUD_FPOUT_...

  • Page 21: Install Other Devices

    2: Mainboard Installation 1. Locate the JUSB1 header on the mainboard. 2. Plug the bracket cable onto the JUSB1 header. 3. In the system chassis, remove one slot cover from expansion slots and install the extension bracket in the opening. Secure the extension bracket in the chassis with a screw.
  • Page 22 Mainboard User’s Manual Install the device(s) and connect power from the system power supply. Use the cable provided to connect the device(s) to the Primary IDE channel connector IDE1 on the mainboard. 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.

  • Page 23: Expansion Slots

    2: Mainboard Installation Infrared Port You can connect an infrared port to the mainboard. You can purchase this option from third-party vendors. 1. Locate the infrared port IR1 header on the mainboard. 2. If you are adding an infrared port, connect the ribbon cable from the port to the IR header and then secure the port to an appropriate place in your system chassis.
  • Page 24 Mainboard User’s Manual AMR Slot The AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slot is an industry standard slot that allows for the installation of a special audio/modem riser card. Different territories have different regulations regarding the specifications of a modem card. You can purchase an AMR card that is approved in your area and install it directly into the AMR slot.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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 28: Advanced Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Page This page sets up more advanced information in the system. Be more carful with this page. Making changes can affect the operation of your computer. AMIBIOS SETUP – ADVANCED SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Quick Boot Enabled Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk...
  • Page 29 3: BIOS Setup Utility Floppy Drive Swap If you have two diskette drives installed and you enable this item, drive A becomes drive B and drive B becomes drive A. Floppy Drive Seek If you enable this item, your system will check all floppy disk drives at start up.

  • Page 30: Power Management Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Auto Detect When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable DIMM/PCI Clk the clock signal of free DIMM/PCI slots. Spread Spectrum If you enable spread spectrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI(Electro-Magnetic Interference) generated by the system. DOS Flat Mode This item enables BIOS entering the DOS protected mode without other software...

  • Page 31: Pci/Plug And Play Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Resume On RTC The system can be turned off with a software Alarm Date / Hour / command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the Minute / Second system’s RTC (realtime clock).

  • Page 32: Load Optimal Settings

    Mainboard User’s Manual Primary Graphics This item indicates if the primary graphics adapter Adapter uses the PCI or the AGP bus. The default PCI setting still lets the onboard display work and allows the use of a second display card installed in a PCI slot.

  • Page 33: Features Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility 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 Port 3F8h/COM1 OnBoard IR Port Disabled...

  • Page 34: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Parallel Port DMA Use this item to assign a DMA channel to the parallel port. The options are 0, 1 and 3. OnBoard Game Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Port Game port. OnBoard MIDI Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard MIDI port, and to assign a port address.

  • Page 35: Hardware Monitor Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility CPU Type/Core These items show the type, core voltage, ratio and Voltage/Ratio/ frequency of CPU installed in your system. Frequency CPU/DRAM These items decide CPU/DRAM speed/frequency Speed/Frequency installed in your system. Hardware Monitor Page This page sets some of the parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this mainboard.

  • Page 36: 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 37: Chapter 4: Software & Applications

    4: Software & Applications Chapter 4 Software & Applications Introduction This chapter describes the contents of the support CD-ROM that comes with the mainboard package. The support CD-ROM contains all useful software, necessary drivers and utility programs to properly run our products. More program information is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software.

  • Page 38: Installing Support Software

    Mainboard User’s Manual Installing Support Software 1.Insert the support CD-ROM disc in the CD-ROM drive. 2.When you insert the CD-ROM disc in the system CD-ROM drive, the CD automatically displays an Auto Setup screen. 3.The screen displays three buttons of Setup, Browse CD and Exit on the right side, and three others Setup, Application and ReadMe at the bottom.
  • Page 39 4: Software & Applications Auto-Installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP If you are under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, please click the Setup button to run the software auto-installing program while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: 1. The installation program loads and displays the following screen.

  • Page 40: Bundled Software Insatllation

    Mainboard User’s Manual Installing under Windows NT or Manual Installation If you are under Windows NT, the auto-installing program doesn’t work out; or you have to do the manual installation, please follow this procedure while the Auto Setup screen pops out after inserting the support CD-ROM: 1.

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