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  • Page 1 If you need technical assistance, our technical support engineers will be glad to assist you with all technical difficulties, you can reach them by dial- ing our toll-free service and technical support number : 1-877-DELTA-2K/1- 877-335-8225 (USA / CANADA Only ). Not only you will get to speak with our experience technical support team, we also provide web-site address (http://pc.delta.com.tw), product ,sales and RMA/warranty information.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Checklist.............2 2. Introduction............3 3. Specification............4 4. Layout Guide............6 5. Hardware Installation........8 6. BIOS Configuration ......... 28 7. Software Installation ........56 P/N : 5011503900 DEC/1999 REV1.0...

  • Page 3: Checklist

    1. Checklist Thank you for choosing the M81E/M81DC2/M812-FX series motherboard. The package box contains the following contents. After unpacking, make sure that you have everything and that individual components are not damaged. If you find any component missing or damaged, contact your retailer immediately. Package Box M81E/M81DC2/M812-FX Series Motherboard Anti-Static Bag...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    2. Introduction 2. Introduction The M81E/M81DC2/M812-FX series motherboard offers the high integration, high performance, high compatibility and power efficient solution on the powerful Intel PPGA370 processors. The motherboard uses the Intel i810E chipset which includes the FW82810/ DC100/E (GMCHO/GMCH/GMCHE) / FW82801AA (ICH) and N82802AB (Firmware Hub) chip in the Flex ATX form factor.

  • Page 5: Specification

    3. Specification Chipset M81E/M81DC2/M812-FX consists of the Intel’s FW82810/DC100/E + FW82801AA + N82802AB Winbond’s W83627HF-AW LPC I/O AC97 Codec SIS’s 900 Fast Ethernet PCI 10/100 Mbps LAN Chrontel’s CH7008A Encoder CPU Support Intel’s PPGA370 Celeron and FC-PGA Coppermine series Processors System Speed Support 66/100/133MHz FSB for CPU Interface 33MHz PCI Bus for PCI Interface...
  • Page 6 3. Specification One mini DIN-6 PS/2 keyboard port One DB-15 VGA port One S terminal signal port for TV-OUT function One AV terminal signal port for TV-OUT function One infrared port for IrDA or ASKIR interface (Optional) One AC97 audio port One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet RJ-45 port Green Support Suspend to RAM Function...

  • Page 7: Layout Guide

    4. Layout Guide Use the following illustration and key to identify the components on your motherboard. K/B & MS PS/2 Mouse Port K/B & MS PS/2 Keyboard Port USB1 & LAN RJ-45 LAN Port USB1 & LAN Two USB Ports LPT1 Parallel Port COM1...
  • Page 8 4. Layout Guide IrDA Infrared Header (Optional) CD_IN Header BAT1 Lithium CR2032 Battery Mini PCI Socket Phone Connector Audio Header CMOS Memory Clear Header Buzzer FSP1 Front Panel I/O Header PWR LED Power LED ATX1 Flex ATX Power Connector IDE1,2 IDE Device Port DIMM1,2 DIMM Socket...

  • Page 9: Hardware Installation

    5. Hardware Installation 5.1 Before You Begin The M81E/M81DC2/M812-FX series motherboard is designed to fit into a special Flex ATX form factor chassis. The pattern of the mounting holes and the position of back panel I/O ports is designed with a special Flex ATX specification. The chassis may come with various mounting fasteners which are made of metal or plastic.
  • Page 10 5. Hardware Installation new battery to replace old one after it cannot work or BIOS does not keep its settings. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Buzzer “BZ1” l l l l l It is a 5 volts onboard buzzer. When system has any abnormally state that you will hear warnings through buzzer.
  • Page 11 Assignment Assignment +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V PW ON/OFF PW-GOOD +5VSB +12V CMOS Memory Clear Header “JP1” It is a 3-Pin header that if your system can not boot-up because you forgot your password or the CMOS setting need to be reset to default values after the system BIOS has been updated.
  • Page 12 5. Hardware Installation CPU FAN Connector “J2” l l l l l This is a 3-Pin connector that support cooling fan of 12 VDC/0.5A or less, when the system goes into sleep state, fan should be shut down to eliminate audible noise and reduce power consumption.
  • Page 13 IrDA Infrared Header “J11” ( Optional ) l l l l l It is a 10-Pin Standard IR(SIR) and Consumer IR(CIR) headers. That support an optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module. This module mounts to a small opening on system case that support this feature. This is an optional item and it must be connected to the CIR and SIR header simultaneously for both wireless transmitting and remote control functions through one external infrared module.
  • Page 14 5. Hardware Installation TV S and AV Signal Out Port “S_Terminal, AV_Terminal” l l l l l The motherboard can display on a regular TV set using either an S terminal or an AV terminal port for TV signal output by chrontel CH7008A video encoder, the chip provides dedicated to converting digital PC output to a TV format.
  • Page 15 Assignment Pin Pin Assignment Mic-In Mic-In NC (Key Pin) Audio (L) Audio (R) Follow the steps mentioned below to install the audio cable : On the motherboard, locate the audio header J13. Then connect the cable from chassis-mounted audio port to the J13 header. (The connector has a key pin to prevent you connecting them wrong.) Auxiliary USB Header “USB2 J24, USB 3 J22”...
  • Page 16 5. Hardware Installation Assignment Pin Pin Assignment USB3N USB2P USB3P USB2N Follow the step mentioned below to install the USB cable : On the motherboard, locate the USB 2 header J24. Then connect the cable from chassis-mounted USB port to the J24 header. Phone Connector “J14”...
  • Page 17 Follow the step mentioned below to install the phone cable : On the motherboard, locate the J14 connector. Then connect the cable from chassis-mounted phone port to the J14 connector. Note : If you has a Mini PCI modem card installed in the motherboard, you must be plug the cable from the chassis-mounted phone port into J14 connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 18 5. Hardware Installation Activity LED (Green) Link LED (Yellow) Link LED(Yellow): The Link LED is located on the left part of the port. It is associated with the RJ-45 phone jack to indicate whether the twisted pair link connected. When there is no coming network data packet on the jack, the jack will start to detect periodical link-integrity pulses which should be sent by the device connected at the other end of the link, on the received pair of the twisted-pair cable.
  • Page 19 Activity LED(Green): The activity LED is located on the left part of the port. It indicates the activity(transmit data) status of the system. The LED should be blinking when the data packet being transmitted from the cable. Table shows status of the activity LED. Description State Data packet being transmitted...
  • Page 20 5. Hardware Installation of the interface card has notches that match obstructions in the Mini PCI socket. You must match the notches with the obstructions in order to install the interface card. Insert the interface card at a 25 degree angle then snap the interface card into place as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 21 Orient the processor and insert vertically on to the socket until the processor clip into place. Turn the swivel to locking position and hook it under the latch on the side of the socket to lock it in place. Orient the cooling fan and heat sink then insert firmly. Locate the power connector J2 for the processor cooling fan, then connect the cable from cooling fan to J2.
  • Page 22 5. Hardware Installation Step3: Install the SDRAM Modules The motherboard has two DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) sockets which support SDRAM modules installed with 3.3V, unbuffered, PC-100 (100MHz) SDRAM memory chips. Each memory module can support a maximum capacity of 128MB so total maximum memory is 256MB. Follow the steps mentioned below to install the SDRAM module : On the motherboard, locate DIMM sockets.
  • Page 23 5.4 Install the motherboard in a chassis After you have prepared the motherboard by installing a processor, one or more memory modules and have set the jumpers correctly, install the motherboard into a chassis and begin connecting essential peripheral items to the connectors on the motherboard. Follow the instructions given with the chassis to install the motherboard into the mounting brackets inside the chassis.
  • Page 24 5. Hardware Installation IDE2-Connect one end of the 40-Pin ribbon cable that comes with the drive to the slim type CD-ROM header, and the other end of the cable to the IDE2 box header on the motherboard. (Note : Each header has the Pin-1 side clearly marked.
  • Page 25 Step2: Front Panel I/O Connections This motherboard connects to the front panel I/O are located on jumper block FSP1. Follow the instruction carefully for proper connections to your front panel display and control. This section explains how to connect these components. PW-SW : It is a 2-Pin header connects to the chassis-mounted power button.
  • Page 26 5. Hardware Installation Step3: ATX1 / HDD / CD-ROM Power Connection Connect ATXPWR of the power supply unit to the ATX1 connector on the motherboard. Connect HDDPWR of the power supply unit to the power connector on the HDD device. Connect FDDPWR of the power supply unit to the power connector of the slim type CD-ROM device.
  • Page 27 K/B & MS (Green 6-Pin Mouse Port) can be used by a PS/2 Mouse or pointing device. K/B & MS (Purple 6-Pin Keyboard Port) can be used by a PS/2 Keyboard. USB1 & LAN (Black 8-Pin LAN Port) allows you to connect to a Local Area l l l l l Network(LAN) through a network hub.
  • Page 28 5. Hardware Installation M81E / M81DC2 / M812-FX Series User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Bios Configuration

    6. BIOS Configuration The motherboard provides a 4MB, 3.3V, 32-Pin PLCC package Firmware Hub chips that can be updated using provided BIOS Utility. The Setup Utility stores data about mother- board components and the configuration of devices that are connected to it. The informa- tion is used to test and initialize components at start up time and to make sure everything runs properly when the system is operating.
  • Page 30 6. BIOS Configuration At the bottom of the setup screen you will notice a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists shown you the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding alternates and functions. Navigation Key(s) Function Description <F1>...
  • Page 31 6.1 Standard CMOS Features Selecting “Standard CMOS Features” on the main program screen display this menu : User configured fields appear in a different color. If you need information on selected field, press the <F1> key. The help menu will appear to provide you with the information you need.
  • Page 32 6. BIOS Configuration 6.1.2 IDE HDD Disks Selecting “IDE Primary Master” on the Standard CMOS Features screen display this menu: Press <Enter> key to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If automatic detection is successful, the correct values will be filled in the remaining fields on this screen.
  • Page 33 After the IDE hard disk drive information has been entered into BIOS, new IDE hard disk drive must be partitioned (such as with FDISK.EXE), please refer to a MS-DOS manual and then formatted before data can be read from and write on Primary IDE hard disk drive must have its partition set to active (also possible with FDISK.EXE).
  • Page 34 6. BIOS Configuration The available options for Halt On are : [All, But Keyboard] [All, But Disk/Key] [All Errors] [No Errors]. 6.1.5 Base Memory, Extended Memory, Total Memory These item are display-only which is determine by POST of the BIOS. [Base Memory] : Display the amount of conventional memory detected during l l l l l boot up.
  • Page 35 6.2 Advanced BIOS Features Selecting “Advanced BIOS Features” on the main program screen display this menu : This feature allows you to set the various system options of your choice, including virus warning, external cache, security option and boot operations. To access the Advanced BIOS Features screen, highlight this option on the main menu screen and press <Enter>...
  • Page 36 6. BIOS Configuration 6.2.3 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking When this item is enabled, it allows the system to carry out cache memory error checking if the cache memory chips support ECC (Error Checking and Correction). The available options for CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking are : [Enabled] [Disabled]. 6.2.4 Processor Number Feature The Pentium III processors are installed with a unique processor identification number.
  • Page 37 This setting allows you to select which key strokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. When Enabled , the typematic rate and typematic delay can be selected. You can use Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) to define how many characters per second are generated by a held-down key.
  • Page 38 6. BIOS Configuration 6.3 Advanced Chipset Features Selecting “Advanced Chipset Features” on the main program screen display this menu : To access the Advanced Chipset Features screen that define critical timing parameters of the motherboard components. Generally, you should leave the item on this feature at their default values unless you are very familiar with the technical specification of your system hardware.
  • Page 39 6.3.3 System BIOS Cacheable Video BIOS Cacheable These items allow the System BIOS and Video BIOS to be cached in memory for faster performance. We recommend that you leave these item at the default values. The available options for System and Video BIOS Cacheable are : [Enabled] [Disabled].
  • Page 40 6. BIOS Configuration 6.4 Integrated Peripherals Selecting “Integrated Peripherals” on the main program screen display this menu : This option displays a list of items which defines the operation of some. Periph- eral items on the systems input/output ports. To access the Integrated Peripher- als screen, highlight this option on the main menu screen and press <Enter>...
  • Page 41 IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO and IDE Secondary Master/Slave PIO these four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) is used by IDE devices. You can choose Auto, to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best, or you can install a PIO mode from 0-4. Each IDE channel sup- ports a master device and slave device.
  • Page 42 6. BIOS Configuration The POWER ON Function item allows you to power on the system by pressing hot keys or typing a password. Refer to explain in the below. [Password] : Disable the function of power button and let the system can only be powered on through the preset keys (like a password).
  • Page 43 The IrDA is Hewlett Packard infrared communication protocol with maximum baud rate up to 115.2K bps, and the ASKIR is Sharp infrared communication protocol with maximum baud rate up to 57.6K bps. The UART2 Mode Setting depends on which type of infrared module is used in the system. When set to “ASKIR” or “IrDA”, the UART2 is used to support the infrared module connected on the motherboard.
  • Page 44 6. BIOS Configuration The available options for EPP Mode Select are : [EPP1.7] [EPP1.9]. The available options for ECP Mode Use DMA are : [3] [1]. 6.4.11 PWRON After PWR-Fail A traditional ATX system should remain at power off stage when AC power re- sumes from power failure.
  • Page 45 6.5 Power Management Setup Selecting “Power Management Setup” on the main program screen display this menu: The Power Management Setup option controls the power management functions. This motherboard supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface). The system has various power saving modes that allows the system to be automatically resumed by certain events.
  • Page 46 6. BIOS Configuration suspended to RAM. The available options for ACPI Suspend Type are : [S1(POS)] [S3(STR)]. 6.5.3 Power Management Suspend Mode HDD Power Down These items acts like a master switch for the power saving mode and hard disk timeout.
  • Page 47 6.5.6 Suspend Type You can set suspend mode by this item. [Stop Grant] : If Stop Grant is selected, the CPU clock will enter into sleep l l l l l mode. [PwrOn Suspend] : If PwrOn Suspend is selected, the CPU will enter into doze l l l l l mode.
  • Page 48 6. BIOS Configuration erboard modem connector for this feature to work. The available options for Power On By Ring/Lan are : [Disabled] [Enabled]. 6.5.11 CPU Thermal-Throttling This option defines what percentage of time the system will halt the Processor clock when it is in power-saving mode. The available options for CPU Thermal-Throttling are : [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%].
  • Page 49 6.6 PnP/PCI Configurations Selecting “PnP/PCI Configurations” on the main program screen display this menu : This option that configures how PnP and PCI expansion slots operate on the mother- board use system IRQs & DMAs. You must setup the IRQ and DMA assignment cor- rectly through the PnP/PCI Configuration setup Utility, otherwise the motherboard will not work properly.
  • Page 50 6. BIOS Configuration 6.7 PC Health Status Selection “PC Health Status” on the main program screen display this menu : This option allows you to set CPU Warning Temperature on the motherboard, also display will list a series of items such as critical voltage and fan speeds. 6.7.1 CPU Warning Temperature This item is used to set a CPU warning temperature.
  • Page 51 6.8 Frequency Control Selecting “Frequency Control” on the main program screen display this menu : The Frequency Control allows you to set the CPU and system bus clock for your system, also system clock frequency will automatically be modulated which help reducing elec- tromagnetic interference.
  • Page 52 6. BIOS Configuration 6.8.3 CPU Clock Ratio This item allows you to set a multiplier for the system FSB frequency. The value of multiplier must be set so that : Multiplier x FSB Frequency = CPU Speed For example, if you have a processor that is rated to run at 500MHz and the system is running a FSB frequency of 100MHz, you should set a multiplier of 5 so that : 5 (Multiplier) x 100MHz (FSB) = 500MHz (CPU Clock)
  • Page 53 6.9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Selecting “Load Fail-Safe Defaults” on the main program screen and press <Enter> key on this option. You get a confirmation dialog box with a message display this menu : When you pressing “Y” key to load the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal performance system operations.
  • Page 54 6. BIOS Configuration 6.11 Set Supervisor / User Password You can set either Supervisor or User Password, or both of them. The differences be- tween are: Supervisor Password : Can enter and change the options of the setup menus. User Password : Just can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus.
  • Page 55 Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter> key. The pass- word typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. It will be asked to confirm the password, type the password again and press <Enter> key, or you may also press <Esc>...
  • Page 56 6. BIOS Configuration 6.12 Save & Exit Setup/Exit Without Saving Selecting “Save & Exit Setup” on the main program screen and press <Enter> key on this option. You get a confirmation dialog box with a message display this menu : Pressing <Y>...

  • Page 57: Software Installation

    Figure 2. Figure 1 Figure 2 DELTA HardWare Doctor 3.60 For Win9X Installation l l l l l The system environment monitoring Utility with the onboard Winbond W83627HF-AW system monitor chip allow you to monitor your system’s temperature, fan speed, CPU...
  • Page 58 When completed, you will be prompted to reboot. Select [OK] button to complete the installation. The “DELTA HardWare Doctor 3.60” option will be added to the “Program” directory. Click on the “HardWare Doctor 360” icon to access the program, the screen will ap- pear Figure 5.
  • Page 59 Intel 810(E) VGA Installation l l l l l This folder has the software and drivers for graphics system built into the 810E chipset. Click “Intel 810(E) VGA Install” on the Figure 2, the screen will appear Figure 7. (Install the VGA driver from sub-folders for Windows 95/98, NT4.0, and 2000). Click “VGA For Win98”...
  • Page 60 7. Software Installation Intel 810(E) INF Installation l l l l l This folder installs upgraded information files for Windows’ registry so that features of the Intel chipset are fully supported. The files add or enhance the following features : Core PCI PnP Services / AGP Support / Bus Master IDE Ultra DMA 33/66 Storage Sup- port / USB Support / Identification of Intel Chipset Components in Device Manager.
  • Page 61 Audio Driver For 810(E) Installation l l l l l This folder let you select the drivers for the audio system that is integrated on this motherboard. Drivers are provided for Windows 95/98, and NT4.0. Click “Audio Driver For 810E” on the Figure 2, the screen will appear Figure 13. l l l l l (Install the Audio driver from sub-folders for Windows 95/98, and NT4.0) Click “Audio Driver For Win98”...
  • Page 62 7. Software Installation LAN Driver Installation l l l l l In the driver provides the information about the driver installation guide for SIS900 Ethernet network operation system. The following section will describe the most popular network operation system installation procedure. Go to “My Computer”...
  • Page 63 Or allows your O/S specify the path for LAN driver install, please refer to “LAN Driver Readme” explain on the Figure 2. BIOS Utility l l l l l This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the motherboard, and let you copy an updated BIOS to the chip.
  • Page 64 : (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Responsible Party Name : DELTA PRODUCTS CORPORATION Address : 4405 CUSHING PARKWAY FREMONT.CA 94538, U.S.A.
  • Page 65 EN 50082-1 / 1997 : EN61000-4-2/-3/-8, EN 50204 (Identification of regulations / standards) This declaration is the responsibility of the manufacturer / importer DELTA ELECTRONICS, INC. 11F-3, 266, 2ND WEN-HWA ROAD., SEC. 1, LINKOU, TAIPEI HSIEN, TAIWAN, R.O.C. (Name / Address)

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