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M581 Series, V1.5A
S54X/May 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 M581 Series, V1.5A S54X/May 2001...
- Page 2 M581 Mainboard User’s Manual Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
M581 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..............10 Setting Jumper Switches............11 Install the Mainboard............14 Install the Extension Brackets..........16 Install Other Devices............17 Expansion Slots..............19 Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility............21... - Page 4 M581 Mainboard User’s Manual...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard supports all Socket 7 processors including newer designs which feature a 100 MHz system bus. The mainboard firmware supports CPU Plug and Play so that the system will automatically adopt the correct configuration for the Socket-7 processor that you install. -
Page 6: Key Features
M581 Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features This key features of this mainboard include: Socket-7 Processor Support Supports all recent socket-7 processors including the Intel P55C (Pentium MMX), the Cyrix/IBM 6x86L/6x86MX /MII, the AMD K6/K6-2/K6-III, IDT C6, and WinChip 2/2A CPUs ... - Page 7 1: Introduction Built-in Graphics System Onboard 128-bit 2D/3D 100MHz Host interface AGP Graphics Accelerator Complies with AGP V2.0 Shared memory architecture allows a maximum of 64 MB main memory to act as frame buffer Supports high resolutions up to 1920x1200 16M colors, up to 2048x2048 Texture size and Virtual screen up to 4096x4096 ...
- Page 8 M581 Mainboard User’s Manual Onboard I/O Ports Provides PC99 Color Connectors for easy peripheral device connections Floppy disk drive connector with 1Mb/s transfer rate One serial port with 16550-compatible fast UART One parallel port with ECP and EPP support ...
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Page 9: Package Contents
1: Introduction Dimensions Micro-ATX form factor (24.4cm x 19cm) Package Contents Attention: This mainboard series includes four different models. They are M581LMR (LAN/Modem Ready), M581LR (LAN Ready), M581MR (Modem Ready) and M581 (without LAN & Modem). Please contact your local supplier for your purchase model. Each model will support different specification, list as below: Model Specification... -
Page 10: Static Electricity Precautions
M581 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 ... -
Page 12: Mainboard Components
M581 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-7 which may be installed with any of the socket-7 processors including the Intel P55C (MMX) series, the Cyrix/IBM 6x86L/6x86MX/MII series, the AMD K6/K6-2/K- III series, the IDT C6/Winchip 2/2A series. -
Page 14: Install Memory
M581 Mainboard User’s Manual The socket-7 processor installs into the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket-7 on the mainboard. 1. Locate the Socket-7 and J1. Pull the locking lever out slightly from the socket and raise it to the upright position. Socket-7 Pin-1 Corner 2. -
Page 15: Setting Jumper Switches
2: Mainboard Installation DIMM1 DIMM2 For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin, 3.3V unbuffered SDRAM memory modules. If the installed CPU uses a 100 MHz system bus, you must use PC100 memory. If the installed CPU uses a 66 MHz system bus, you must use PC66 memory. You can install any size memory module from 16 MB to 512MB, so the maximum memory size is 2 x 512MB = 1GB. - Page 16 M581 Mainboard User’s Manual J6 J5 Jumper J3: Clear CMOS Memory Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect and prevent your mainboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from the mainboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.
- Page 17 2: Mainboard Installation Jumper J11: Keyboard Power On Selector If you enable the keyboard power on feature, you can use hot keys on your keyboard as a power on/off switch for the system. Note: The system must provide 1A on the +5VSB (+5V Standby) signal before using the Keyboard Power On function.
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Page 18: Install The Mainboard
M581 Mainboard User’s Manual Install the Mainboard Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a micro-ATX size mainboard with a twin-tier of I/O ports. You can install this mainboard in any ATX case. Special micro-ATX cases are also available with a reduced number of expansion slot bays and a smaller power supply unit. - Page 19 2: Mainboard Installation See the illustration below for a guide to the J9 connector pin assignments. Keylock Reset Switch Pins 8-10 Pins 17-18 Power LED Power Button/Suspend Pins 2-4-6 Switch Pins 21-22 HDD LED Suspend LED Speaker Pins 15-16 Pins 19-20 Pins 1-3-5-7...
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Page 20: Install The Extension Brackets
M581 Mainboard User’s Manual 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 21: Install Other Devices
2: Mainboard Installation Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. FDD1 IDE1 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 22 M581 Mainboard User’s Manual 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. On the mainboard, locate the two 4-pin connectors CD1 and CD2. There are two kinds of connector because different brands of CD- ROM drive have different kinds of audio cable connectors.
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Page 23: Expansion Slots
2: Mainboard Installation Expansion Slots This mainboard has two 32-bit PCI expansion slots and one ADIMM slot. The PCI slot PCI1 is shared with the ADIMM slot, the PCI slot PCI2 is shared with the USB port. It means that you can use either one of shared both but you cannot use the both at the same time. - Page 24 M581 Mainboard User’s Manual signals and control signals from the VGA circuitry and transforms them into composite or component video output for a TV display, ® TMDS signals for an LCD display or analog RGB signals for a secondary CRT display.
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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
M581 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 and 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
M581 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 ©1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Trend ChipAwayVirus Enabled Share Memory Size... - Page 29 3: BIOS Setup Utility BootUp Num- This items determines if the Num Lock key is Lock active or inactive at system start-up time. Floppy Drive If you have two diskette drives installed and you enable this item, drive A becomes drive B and Swap drive B becomes drive A.
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Page 30: Power Management Setup Page
M581 Mainboard User’s Manual Power Management Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for system power management operation. Power Use this item to enable or disable a power Management/APM management scheme. If you enable power management, you can use the items below to set the power management operation. - Page 31 3: BIOS Setup Utility Ring On Power On 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 Fax/Modem. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.
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Page 32: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page
M581 Mainboard User’s Manual 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. Plug and Play Enable this item if you are using an O/S that supports Plug and Play such as Windows 95 or Aware O/S Primary Graphics... -
Page 33: Load Optimal Settings
3: BIOS Setup Utility 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 34: Features Setup Page
M581 Mainboard User’s Manual Features Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. AMIBIOS SETUP – FEATURES SETUP ©1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved OnBoard FDC Enabled OnBoard Serial PortA 3F8h/COM1 OnBoard IR Port Disabled OnBoard Parallel Port... - Page 35 3: BIOS Setup Utility Onboard PCI IDE Use this item to enable or disable either or both of the onboard Primary and Secondary IDE channels. Ultra DMA Support Use this item to set Ultra DMA support for IDE devices on the Primary or Secondary IDE channels.
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Page 36: Cpu Pnp Setup Page
M581 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. -
Page 37: 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 ©1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved --- Hardware Monitor --- CPU Temperature 30°C/86°F System Temperature CPU Fan Speed... -
Page 38: Change Password
M581 Mainboard User’s Manual 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. -
Page 39: 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 40 M581 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 41: 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 42 M581 Mainboard User’s Manual When you click on the Setup button the software installation program will run and you can select what kind of installation you want to do, as explained later in this section. The Browse CD button is the standard Windows command that allows you to examine the contents of the disc using the Windows 98 file browsing interface.
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Page 43: Using The Pci Audio Software
4: Software & Applications 3. The support software will automatically install. Once any of the installation procedures start, software is automatically installed in sequence. You will need to follow the onscreen instructions, confirm commands and allow the computer to restart as few times as is needed to complete installing whatever software you selected to install. -
Page 44: The Four Speakers System
M581 Mainboard User’s Manual The Four Speakers System The onboard PCI Sound Pro audio system supports 2 wave channels (front/rear) known as the 4 speaker system. If you are running applications which use the DirectSound® 3D or A3D® audio interface, your system can simulate realistic 3D sound through a 4 speaker setup. - Page 45 4: Software & Applications avoid hardware conflicts, DO NOT enable this option when the Line-in/Rear jack is connected with a line-in device. While the 4 speakers mode is enabled, turn on/off the output of the front speakers and adjust the volume of the speakers so that the front/rear speakers have the same volume.
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