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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 © 2003 All Rights Reserved M938 Series, V3.1 S645DX/May 2003...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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...................8 Installing the Processor............9 Installing Memory Modules ..........10 Setting Jumper Switches............11 Install the Mainboard.............12 Connecting Optional Devices..........13 Install Other Devices .............15 Expansion Slots ..............17 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility............18... -
Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket-478 processor socket for Intel Pentium 4/Hyper Threading Technology processors with front- side bus (FSB) speeds up to 533 MHz. Hyper Threading Technology, designed to take advantage of the multitasking features in Windows XP, gives you the power to do more things at once. -
Page 6: Key Features
Key Features The key features of this mainboard include: Socket-478 Processor ♦ The PGA Socket 478 ♦ Supports Intel Pentium 4 series CPU with/without Hyper Threading Technology ♦ Supports up to 533 MHz Front-Side Bus Chipset There are SiS645DX/650GX/651 Northbridge and SiS962L Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. - Page 7 ♦ Support for Multiword DMA modes ♦ Support for Bus Mastering and Ultra DMA ATA 33/66/100/133 modes Power Supply and Power Management ♦ ATX power supply connector ♦ Meets ACPI 1.0b and APM 1.2 requirements, keyboard power on/off ♦ Supports RTC Alarm, Wake On Modem, AC97 Wake-Up and USB Wake-Up Onboard VGA ♦...
- Page 8 ♦ Meet All Applicable IEEE802.3, 10Base-T and 100Base- TX Standards Onboard I/O Ports The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: ♦ Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard ♦ One serial port ♦ One parallel port ♦...
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Page 9: Package Contents
Bundled Software ♦ PC-Cillin2002 provides automatic virus protection under Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP ♦ 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 ♦ PC DJ is a dual-MP3 player that enables users to actually mix music right on their own personal computers. -
Page 10: Static Electricity Precautions
One diskette drive ribbon cable (optional) One IDE drive ribbon cable Software support CD Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this mainboard. Extended USB module Card Reader (You can buy your own Card Reader from the third party, but please contact your local Card Reader vendor on any issues of the specification and compatibility.) Static Electricity Precautions... -
Page 11: Chapter 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 12: Mainboard Components
Mainboard Components Use the diagram below to identify the major components on the mainboard. Note: Any jumpers on your mainboard not appearing 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 13: Installing The Processor
PS/2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS/2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. LPT1 Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communications devices. Use the COM port to connect serial devices COM1 such as mice or fax/modems. -
Page 14: Installing Memory Modules
4. Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU. 5. Lower the CPU fan/heatsink unit onto the CPU and CPU socket, and then use the retention module clamps to snap the fan/heatsink into place. 6. Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU cooling fan power supply (CPUFAN) on the mainboard. -
Page 15: Setting Jumper Switches
1. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM socket down. 2. Align the memory module with the socket. The DIMM sockets are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly. 3. -
Page 16: Install The Mainboard
Function Jumper Setting Clear CMOS Short Pins 1-2 Normal Mode Short Pins 2-3 Install the Mainboard Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a Micro ATX size mainboard. You can install this mainboard in an ATX case. Ensure your case has an I/O cover plate that matches the ports on this mainboard. -
Page 17: Connecting Optional Devices
Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the mainboard’s optional devices: READ1 JUSB1 AUDIO2 SPK1 SPK1: Speaker Connector Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK1 header on the mainboard. Signal Signal SPKR AUDIO2: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. - Page 18 Signal Signal DATA1- DATA2- DATA1+ DATA2+ 1. Locate the JUSB1 header on the mainboard. 2. Plug the bracket cable onto the JUSB1 header. 3. Remove a slot cover from one of the expansion slots on the system chassis. Install an extension bracket in the opening. Secure the extension bracket to the chassis with a screw.
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Page 19: Install Other Devices
Signal Signal IRTX IRRX 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 IR1 header and then secure the port to an appropriate place in your system chassis. - Page 20 configure the device as a Master or Slave device. The Master device connects to the end of the cable. 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.
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Page 21: Expansion Slots
Expansion Slots This mainboard has one AGP, one CNR and five 32-bit PCI slots. PCI3 PCI1 PCI5 CNR1 PCI4 PCI2 AGP1 Follow the steps below to install one AGP/CNR/PCI expansion card. 1. Locate the AGP, CNR or PCI slots on the mainboard. 2. -
Page 22: Chapter 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 23: Running The Setup Utility
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 24: Standard Cmos Setup Page
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 25: Advanced Setup Page
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 26 S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Enable this item if any IDE hard disks Disks support the S.M.A.R.T. (Self- Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) feature. BootUp Num-Lock This item determines if the Num Lock key is active or inactive at system start- up time. Floppy Drive Swap If you have two diskette drives installed and you enable this item, drive A...
- Page 27 Graphic Win Size This item defines the size of aperture if you use a graphic adapter. DRAM CAS# Latency This item determines the operation of DRAM memory CAS (column address strobe). It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value. The 3T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode.
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Page 28: Power Management Setup Page
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 ACPI Aware O/S Power Management Enabled Suspend Time out Disabled Hard Disk Time out Disabled Resume On RTC Alarm... -
Page 29: Pci/Plug And Play Setup Page
LAN/Ring Power The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Modem. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. -
Page 30: Load Optimal Settings
Allocate IRQ to If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be PCI VGA assigned to the PCI VGA graphics system. You set this value to No to free up an IRQ. PCI IDE BusMaster This item enables or disables the DMA under DOS mode. -
Page 31: Features Setup Page
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 OnBoard Parallel Port 378h... -
Page 32: Cpu Pnp Setup Page
Parallel Port DMA Use this item to assign a DMA channel to the parallel port. The options are 0, 1 and 3. Onboard PCI IDE Use this item to enable or disable either or both of the onboard Primary and Secondary IDE channels. -
Page 33: Hardware Monitor Page
CPU Type/Core These items show the type, core voltage, Voltage/Ratio/ ratio and frequency of CPU installed in your Frequency system. 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 34: Change Password
Change Password If you highlight this item and press Enter, a dialog box appears which lets you enter a Supervisor password. You can enter no more than six letters or numbers. Press Enter after you have typed in the password. A second dialog box asks you to retype the password for confirmation. -
Page 35: Chapter 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 36: Installing Support Software
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 37 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.
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Page 38: Bundled Software Insatllation
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. -
Page 39: Appendis:hyper Threading Cpu
Appendix: Hyper Threading CPU You must update BIOS to initiate BIOS Hyper Threading Function and use HT CPU function under WinXP Operating System; if not, please disable this option. ♦ When BIOS detects the HT CPU, it shows the “Hyper Threading Function (default Disabled)”...