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- Page 1 3Deep is a registered trademark of E-Color Inc. ALi is a registered trademark of Acer Laboratories Inc. Other names used in this publication may be trademarks and are acknowledged. Copyright © 2001 All Rights Reserved M817 Series, V1.3A A1647X/April 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.
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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 ..............11 Setting Jumper Switches .............12 Install the Mainboard ............14 Install the Extension Brackets ..........15 Optional Extension Brackets ..........16... - Page 4 Mainboard User’s Manual...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket-462 processor socket for an AMD K7 type CPUs. You can install any one of these processors on the mainboard. The mainboard supports Socket-462 processor front-side bus speeds of 200MHz or 266MHz. This mainboard uses the ALI M1647 chipset which supports a 4X AGP slot for highly graphics display, DDR interface and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 function, provides outstanding high system... -
Page 6: Key Features
Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features The key features of this mainboard include: Socket-462 Processor Support ¨ Supports AMD Athlon/Duron processors ¨ Supports 200/266 MHz Front-Side Bus Memory Support ¨ Two 168-pin DIMM slots for SDRAM memory modules ¨ Two 184-pin DIMM slots for DDR memory modules ¨... - Page 7 1: Introduction AC97 Codec ¨ Compliant AC97 2.1 specification ¨ Supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital Converter) and DAC (Digital Analog Converter) as well as 18-bit stereo full- duplex codec Onboard I/O Ports ¨ Provides PC99 Color Connectors for easy peripheral device connections ¨...
- 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 ¨...
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Page 9: Package Contents
1: Introduction Package Contents Attention: This mainboard series includes four different models. They are M817LMR (LAN/Modem Ready), M817LR (LAN Ready), M817MR (Modem Ready) and M817 (without Modem). Please contact your local supplier for your purchase model. Each model will support different specification, list as below: Model Specification M817LMR... -
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-462 CPU socket for AMD K7 processors. To ensure reliability, ensure that your processor has a heatsink/cooling fan assembly. Do not try to install a Socket-370/Socket-7 processor in the Socket- 462. - Page 14 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.
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Page 15: Install Memory
2: Mainboard Installation Install Memory The mainboard has two 168-pin/184-pin DIMM sockets for SDRAM/DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate SDRAM) system memory modules. You must install at least one memory module in order to use the mainboard, and you can only use one of the both SDRAM and DDR SDRAM at the same time. -
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 2: Mainboard Installation Jumper JP2A: CPU System Bus Selector Use this 3-pin jumper to select if the processor runs on 133 MHz or 100 MHz system bus. Function JP2A 133 MHz system bus Short Pins 1-2 100 MHz system bus Short Pins 2-3 Jumper JP3: Keyboard Power On Selector If you enable the keyboard power on feature, you can use hot keys...
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Page 18: Install The Mainboard
Mainboard User’s Manual 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 19: Install The Extension Brackets
2: Mainboard Installation 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. Note: All the ribbon cables used on the extension brackets have a red stripe on the Pin-1 side of the cable. -
Page 20: 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 21: Install Other Devices
2: Mainboard Installation Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. IDE2 FLOPPY1 IDE1 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 22 Mainboard User’s Manual channel connector IDE2 on the mainboard. If you have two devices on the cable, one must be Master and one must be Slave. 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.
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Page 23: Expansion Slots
2: Mainboard Installation Expansion Slots This mainboard has four 32-bit PCI slots, one AGP slot and one AMR slot. PCI3 PCI1 AMR1 AGP1 PCI4 PCI2 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 24 Mainboard User’s Manual Wake On LAN (WOL) If you have installed a LAN adapter expansion card, connect the card to the Wake On LAN connector WOL1. This allows incoming traffic to resume the system from a software power down. You need to enable this feature in the BIOS setup utility. WOL1 Header WOM1...
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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 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. AMIBIOS SETUP – ADVANCED SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Trend ChipAway Virus Disabled Quick Boot... - Page 29 3: BIOS Setup Utility PS/2 Mouse If this item is set to Enabled, the onboard PS/2 Support Mouse port will work. Setting this to Disable turns off the port. Boot to OS/2 > Enable this item if you are booting the OS/2 64MB operating system and you have more than 64MB of system memory installed.
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Page 30: Power Management Setup Page
Mainboard User’s Manual Power Management Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for system power management operation. AMIBIOS SETUP – POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Power Management Disabled Ring On Power On Disabled Resume On PME# Disabled... -
Page 31: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page
3: BIOS Setup Utility HotKey Select If the item KeyBoard PowerOn is enabled, you can use this item to select the hot keys to power on the system. 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. -
Page 32: 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 33 3: BIOS Setup Utility OnBoard Serial Use these items to enable or disable the onboard Port1/2 COM1/2 serial port, and to assign a port address. OnBoard Ir Port, Use this item to enable or disable the Infrared IR items port, and to assign a port address. If you select a specific address, the resources are assigned to the IR port, and you can use the five items below to determine the operation of the IR port...
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Page 34: 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. AMIBIOS SETUP –... -
Page 35: 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 --- Hardware Monitor --- System Temperature CPU Temperature 30°C/86°F System Fan... -
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 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 38 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. AGP Driver The AGP Drivers allows the system to properly manage the AGP slot on the mainboard. Find the driver here: ¨...
- Page 39 4: Software & Applications PC-Cillin Software The PC-cillin software program provides anti-virus protection for your system. Find this program here: ¨ D:\PC-CILLIN\...
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Page 40: 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 41 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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