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M786 Series, V1.2A
V133X/April 2001
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- Page 1 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 © 2001 All Rights Reserved M786 Series, V1.2A V133X/April 2001...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Mainboard User’s Manual Table of Contents 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..................9 Install A CPU................9 Install Memory..............11 Setting Jumper Switches............12 Install the Mainboard............14 Optional Extension Brackets..........15 Install Other Devices............16 Expansion Slots..............18 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility............21... - 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-370 processor socket for an Intel PPGA/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 PPGA/FCPGA Celeron and FCPGA Pentium III CPUs Supports 66MHz, 100MHz or 133MHz Front-Side Bus All processors are a synchronous/asynchronous Host/DRAM Clock Scheme. Memory Support ... - 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 Dimensions Micro ATX form factor (24.4cm x 19cm)
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Page 9: Package Contents
1: Introduction Package Contents Attention: This mainboard series includes two different models. They are M786MR (Modem Ready) and M786 (without Modem). Please contact your local supplier for your purchase model. Each model will support different specification, list as below: Model Specification M786MR Support an AMR v.90 56K 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 jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in this illustration are for testing only. -
Page 13: I/O Ports
2: Mainboard Installation I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the mainboard. Install A CPU This mainboard has a Socket-370 which supports PPGA/FCPGA Celeron and FCPGA Pentium III processors. 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 Mainboard User’s Manual FAN1 Pin-1 Corner Socket-370 2. On the processor, identify the Pin-1 corner by its beveled edge. 3. On the Socket-370, identify the Pin-1 corner. The Pin-1 corner is at the top of the locking lever when it is locked. 4.
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Page 15: Install Memory
2: Mainboard Installation Install Memory The mainboard has two DIMM sockets for system memory modules. You must install at least one memory module in order to use the mainboard. DIMM2 DIMM1 For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin, 3.3V unbuffered PC100 or PC133 SDRAM memory modules. -
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 JP3: CPU Frequency Selectors This jumper consists of two sets of 3-pin jumpers JP3-A and JP3- B. Use the jumper to select the frequency for the installed CPU. Frequency 66 MHz 100 MHz 105 MHz 133 MHz JP3-A JP3-B Jumper JP5: CPU Multiplier Selectors...
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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. Ensure that your case has an I/O cover plate that matches the ports on this mainboard. -
Page 19: Optional Extension Brackets
2: Mainboard Installation See the illustration below for a guide to the header pin assignments. Reset Switch Pins 17-18 Power LED Power Button Pins 2-4-6 Pins 21-22 HDD LED Speaker Suspend LED Pins 15-16 Pins 1-3-5-7 Pins 19-20 Optional Extension Brackets For this mainboard, you can also obtain a USB module extension bracket. -
Page 20: Install Other Devices
Mainboard User’s Manual Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. IDE1 FDD1 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 21 2: Mainboard Installation 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 22: Expansion Slots
Mainboard User’s Manual Expansion Slots This mainboard has three 32-bit PCI expansion slots, one AMR slot and one 8/16-bit ISA slot. PCI3 PCI1 AMR1 PCI3 PCI2 PCI4 ISA1 Follow the steps below to install a PCI/AMR/ISA expansion card. 1. Locate the AMR, PCI or ISA slots on the mainboard. 2. - Page 23 2: Mainboard Installation Wake On Modem (WOM) You can configure your system so that it powers down by software and can be resumed by alarms. If you have installed a fax/modem card, connect the fax/modem to the Wake On Modem 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 “Press <DEL> to enter 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 Features Page
3: BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Page Use this page to set basic information such as the date and time, the IDE devices, and the diskette drives. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Tue, Jan 9 2001 Item Help... -
Page 28: Advanced Bios Features Page
Mainboard User’s Manual Advanced BIOS Features 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. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2001 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Trend ChipAway Virus Enabled... - Page 29 3: BIOS Setup Utility Processor When enabled, the CPU will show its processor number (ID code). Number Feature Quick Power On You can enable this item to shorten the power on testing (POST) and have your system start up a little Self Test faster.
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Page 30: Advanced Chipset Features Page
Mainboard User’s Manual Video BIOS When enabled this item copies the VGA BIOS into system DRAM. Shadow C8000-CBFFF to When enabled, the ROM with the specified address is copied into system DRAM. It will also reduce the DC000-DFFFF size of memory available to the system. Shadow Advanced Chipset Features Page This page sets some of the parameters of the mainboard... - Page 31 3: BIOS Setup Utility Bank Interleave This item allows you to enable or disable the Bank Interleave function with 2 banks or 4 banks. DRAM Clock Enables the user to select the DRAM Clock. P2C/C2P When disabled, the CPU bus is occupied during the entire PCI operation period.
- Page 32 Mainboard User’s Manual Memory If this item is enabled it allows the system to use parity checking and ECC (Error Correcting Code) Parity/ECC Check to catch errors in the system memory. Enabling this item might have an impact on overall system performance.
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Page 33: Integrated Peripherals Page
3: BIOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals Page This page sets some of the parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2001 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel0 Enabled Item Help On-Chip IDE Channel1 Enabled IDE Prefetch Mode... - Page 34 Mainboard User’s Manual Init Display First Use this item to define if your graphics adapter is installed in one of the PCI slots or select Onboard if you have a graphics system integrated on the mainboard. Onboard FDD This option enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller.
- Page 35 3: BIOS Setup Utility Onboard Legacy This option enables the onboard legacy audio function. When enabled the following items Audio become available. Sound Blaster This feature is used to enable or disable a Sound Blaster card if installed. SB I/O Base This item lets you set the I/O base address for the Sound Blaster card.
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Page 36: Power Management Setup Page
Mainboard User’s Manual Power Management Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2001 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Function Disabled Item Help Power Management Press Enter PM Control by APM Menu Level... - Page 37 3: BIOS Setup Utility to save power. MODEM Use IRQ If you want an incoming call on a modem to automatically resume the system from a power- saving mode, use this item to specify the interrupt request line (IRQ) that is used by the modem. You might have to connect the fax/modem to the mainboard Wake On Modem connector for this feature to work.
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Page 38: Pnp/Pci Configurations Page
Mainboard User’s Manual PnP/PCI Configurations 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. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2001 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PNP OS Installed Item Help... - Page 39 3: BIOS Setup Utility that Interrupt Request Line is reserved for a legacy ISA expansion card. Press Esc to close the IRQ Resources sub-menu. PCI/VGA Palette This item is designed to overcome some problems that can be caused by some non-standard VGA Snoop cards.
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Page 40: Hardware Monitor Page
Mainboard User’s Manual Hardware Monitor Page This page sets some of the parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this mainboard. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2001 Award Software Hardware Monitor Current CPU Temp. Item Help Current System Temp. Current CPUFAN1 speed Menu Level Current CPUFAN2 speed... -
Page 41: Load Bestperf. Defaults
3: BIOS Setup Utility Load BestPerf. Defaults 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 best- performance default values. These defaults are quite demanding and your system might not function properly if you are using slower memory chips or other low-performance components. -
Page 42: Exit Without Saving
Mainboard User’s Manual When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press Y to save and exit, or press N to exit without saving. Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press Enter to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the setup program. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, press Y to discard changes and exit, or press N to return to the setup main menu. -
Page 43: 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 44 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.
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Page 45: Auto-Installing Under Windows 98
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 46 Mainboard User’s Manual The Exit button closes the Auto Setup window. To run the program again, reinsert the CD-ROM disc in the drive or click on AutoRun in the context sensitive menu for the CD-ROM drive icon in a file browser window. Installing Software with Auto Setup To install support software for the system board follow this procedure:...
- Page 47 4: Software & Applications software you selected to install. When the process is finished, all the support software will be installed and working. There are some utilities that you have to manually install if you need, check to the above section.
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