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1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This declaration is given to the manufacturer: CHAINTECH-EXCEL COMPUTER INC. 4427 Enterprise St. Fremont, CA 94538, U.S.A. http://www.chaintech-excel.com Chaintech President: Simon Ho Signature:...
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Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Product Specifications H Processor - Supports Intel Celeron/Coppermine/Tualatin Socket-370 processors - Supports 66/100/133 MHz system clock speeds H Chipset - Intel 815EP GMCH + ICH2 Chipset or Intel815E GMCH + ICH2 AGPset with integrated 2D/3D graphics controller H DRAM Memory - Three 3.3V 168-pin DIMM sockets support up to 1.5GB - Supports PC-100/133 DIMMs at 100/133MHz FSB Freq.
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Chapter 1 H Embedded Ultra DMA-100 PCI IDE controller - Supports two IDE ports up to 4 ATAPI devices - Supports up to PIO Mode 4 up to 16.6MBps, Multi-Word Mode 4 up to 66MBps and Ultra DMA mode 5 with bus mastering - Bus Master software drivers for all well known multi-task operating systems Double Stack Back-Panel I/O Connectors with PC99 Colored Codes - PS/2 Mini-DIN keyboard and mouse ports...
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Introduction H Optional Embedded 3D AGP VGA (for Intel 815E only) - 3D Hyper pipelined architecture with PDP (Parallel Data Processing ), PPI (Precise Pixel Interpolation) - 3D graphics visual enhancements - Texture color keying/ Chroma keying can be globally enabled or disabled - Integrated 24-bit 230MHz RAMDAC - Full 2D H/W acceleration with up to 1600 x 1200 in 8-bit color at 85Hz refresh...
Chapter 1 1-2 Product Features - Complete CPU protection with OVT (Over Voltage Protect) and OCP (Over Current Protect) technology - System Monitor Hardware - Poly-fuse over-current protection with error warning for keyboard circuitry - Chassis intrusion detection with mnemonics during power loss - Complete Data Security: * Flash BIOS write protection against unauthorized access * Trend ChipAway Virus for a 100% virus free system boot-up...
Introduction 1-3 Package Contents This product comes with the following components: H One mainboard H One 40-pin UDMA-66/100 IDE connector ribbon cable (Figure 1-1) * Color coded connection for UDMA-66/100 cable Blue to mainboard, Gray to Master and Black to slave H One 34-pin floppy disk drive ribbon cable (Figure 1-2) H One User's Manual H One CD-ROM that includes...
Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Setup If your mainboard has already been installed in your computer you may still need to refer to this chapter if you plan to upgrade your system's hardware. Be sure to disconnect the power cable from the power source before performing any work on your mainboard, i.
Hardware Setup 2-2 Installing a CPU in a Socket 370 The Intel Socket 370, designed for the Celeron/Coppermine and Tualatin processors, has been incorporated as a standard mainboard specification. To insert your CPU into Socket 370 please do the following: 1.
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Chapter 2 JP5,JP6,FAN1,PW1, CN2,CN3,CN4,CN4B,CN4C, COM2,LTI1 CN7,JP8,IR2 JP1,CN1,CN5,CN6 JP2A/JP2B CN10,FAN2 PS/2 Mouse Game Port Printer Port COM2 or VGA Line-out Line-in MIC PS/2 Keyboard USB 0/1 COM1...
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Hardware Setup JP & CN No. Function Page Clear CMOS Data JP2A/JP2B CPU Bus Frequency PS/2 Keyboard Power On Function USB Device Power On Function Onboard Audio Over-ride Power Button Connector Keyboard Lock & Power Indicator LED Connector Green Switch Connector/ Green LED Connector System Reset Switch Connector Speaker Connector IDE Activity LED Connector...
Chapter 2 2-4 Connector and Jumper Settings Connectors are used to link the system board with other parts of the system, including the power supply, the keyboard, and the various controllers on the front panel of the system case. The power supply connector is the last connection to be made while installing a mainboard.
Hardware Setup Front Panel Connector Set (CN1) A through F A. Over-ride Power Button Connector The power button on the ATX chassis can be used as a normal power switch as well as a device to activate Advanced Power Management Suspend mode.
Chapter 2 C. Green Switch/Green LED Connector Some ATX cases provide a Green switch which is used to put the system in Suspend mode. In Suspend mode, the power supply to the system is reduced to a trickle, the CPU clock is stopped, and the CPU core is in it's minimum power state.
Hardware Setup Clear CMOS Data (JP1) Normal (default) Clear CMOS Data To clear the contents of the CMOS, please follow the steps below. 1. Disconnect the system power supply from the power source. 2. Set the jumper cap at location 2~3 for 5 seconds, then set it back to the default position.
Chapter 2 USB Device Power On Function (JP6) Enable Disable (default) This board is able to be turned on by a USB keyboard (hot key/Password) or a USB mouse click. To use this function, select a device of your choice at the Power on Function option in BIOS's Integrated Peripherals screen.
Hardware Setup Auxiliary Audio-in Connector (CN3) Use the auxiliary audio cable enclosed with your CD-ROM disk drive to connect the CD-ROM to your mainboard. This will enable your CD-ROM's audio function. Optional Audio Mono-in/out Connector (CN4) Use the mono audio cable enclosed with your CD- ROM disk drive to connect the CD-ROM to your mainboard.
Chapter 2 WOL (Wake-on-LAN) Connector (CN5) Enable the Wake Up On LAN selection in BIOS's Power Management Menu to use this function. The capability to remotely manage PCs on a network is a significant factor in reducing administrative and ownership costs. Magic Packet technology is designed to give WOL (Wake-on- LAN) capability to the LAN controller.
Hardware Setup IR/CIR Connector (IR2) If you enable the IR/CIR Address Select in BIOS's Integrated Peripherals menu the IR/CIR port will let you select the IRQ and IR/CIR Mode to support IR/CIR functions. CPU/System Cooling Fan Connectors FAN1/FAN2) These added connectors allow the fan to draw their power from the mainboard instead of the disk drive connector.
Chapter 2 Optional COM2 Header (COM2) Use the optional serial port cable enclosed with your mainboard. Plug into the header and attached the other end with the bracket to the system case back panel. PS/2 Mouse and Keyboard Ports (PT1) If a PS/2 mouse is used, BIOS will automatically detect and assign IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse.
Hardware Setup 2-5 Main Memory Configuration The DRAM memory system consists of three banks and the memory size ranges from 32~512 MBytes. It does not matter which bank you want to install first. DRAM Specifications FSB Freq. (MHz) System Memory Bus Freq. (MHz) DIMM type : 3.3V, unbuffered, registered, 64/72-bit SDRAM with SPD* Module size: Single/double-side 32/64/128/256/512 MBytes Parity...
Award BIOS Setup Program 3-1 Standard CMOS Setup CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults...
Award BIOS Setup Program CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults A. Memory Hole at 15M-16M...
User's Manual 3-4 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Integrated Peripherals :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults A. On Board IDE Control B. USB Keyboard Support...
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Award BIOS Setup Program C. Init Display First D. AC97 Audio E. AC97 Modem F. IDE HDD Block Mode G. Power On Function H. Onboard FDC Controller I. COM2 Mode Select J. Onboard Parallel Port...
User's Manual 3-5 Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software Power Management Setup :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults A. Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) B. Power Management...
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Award BIOS Setup Program C. Video Off Method D. Video Off In Suspend E. Modem Use IRQ...
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User's Manual F. Suspend Mode G. HDD Power Down H. Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN I. Power On By Ring J. Wake Up On LAN K. Resume By Alarm...
Award BIOS Setup Program 3-6 PNP/PCI Configuration CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations :Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults A. Resources Controlled By B. FDD IRQ Can Be Free...
User's Manual 3-7 PC Health Status By choosing the PC Health Status option from the CMOS Setup Utility menu (Figure 3-1), the screen below is displayed. CMOS Setup Utility- Copyright (C) 1984-2001 Award Software PC Health Status Disabled Shutdown Temperature Item Help 1.75V CPU VCore...
Award BIOS Setup Program 3-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults loads the default BIOS values directly from the CMOS Setup Utility menu (Figure3-1). If the stored record created by the setup program becomes corrupted and therefore unusable, these defaults will be loaded automatically when you turn on the computer.
User's Manual 3-11 Supervisor Password & User Password Setting There are four different variables that control password settings. The first two are located under the Security Option function in BIOS Features Setup Menu (Figure 3-1). When the Security Option function is set to Setup, a password is required to enter BIOS and change BIOS settings.
Appendix I Embedded Flash Utility This mainboard is equipped with an Erasable Flash ROM and an Embedded Flash Utility which allows the user to update the BIOS to a newer version. Embedded Flash Utility eases BIOS upgrade and eliminate the compatibility issue between different Flash ROM type and version of Flash utility.
User's Manual Appendix II HDD Instant Recovery Utility This mainboard is equipped with HDD Instant Recovery utility embedded in the BIOS ROM. The feature is an option which allows the user to install or not. HDD Instant Recovery utility is a Pre-O.S. backup technology that provides backup before any OS is being activated.
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Backup System Smart Backup 1. Upon system boot up, the HDD Instant Recovery Utility will be shown on the screen. Selet Backup System by pressing Alt+F1 key. 2. Select your hard drive to backup. 3. Wait for the backup process to finish and the system will automatically reboot. Equivalent Backup Still under evaluation testing for future Windows 2000/NT supports.
User's Manual Appendix III TwinBIOS Technology (Optional) Introduction We are pleased to introduce the Peer to Peer TwinBIOS technology, a new generation BIOS system for your motherboard. Twin BIOS are physically two BIOS chips, known as BIOS 1 and BIOS 2. If either one of the BIOS fails, the other BIOS will be ready to take over the Boot BIOS function.
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B. Boot from BIOS 2 1. Start computer, upon post, press ALT+F2 Keys to enter AWDFLASH setup. Select source to update "BIOS 1" Select the BIOS you want to update: Press <Enter> from BIOS 2 Press <F1> "BIOS 1" <ESC> from Floppy Press <F2>...
User's Manual Appendix IV CMedia 8738 Audio Subsystem The CMedia 8738 offers a new generation PCI audio solution: it utilizes the state-of- ® the-art CRL 3D Audio technology (HRTF 3D positional audio), and supports ® ® ® ® Microsoft Direct Sound 3D and Aureal 's A3D interfaces.
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4 Speaker Setup Guide Installation 1. Connect the front pair speakers to the Line-out jack of the audio adapter, and then connect rear pair speakers to Line-in/Rear jack of the audio adapter. The original Line-in can be moved to Aux-in. 2.