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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
The MICRO ATX ZX14 mainboard is a high-performance personal computer
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TM
mainboard based on the Intel
Pentium
II/Pentium
III/Celeron
processor.
This mainboard combines leading edge 3Dfx Voodoo 3 technology in
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graphics and Creative
ES1373 PCI technology in audio. The Intel
Pentium
TM
TM
II/III/Celeron
processor supports MMX
(Multimedia Extension)
technology.
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The mainboard uses the highly integrated Intel
82443ZX AGP chipset to
support the PCI/ISA and Green standards, and to provide the Host/AGP
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bridge. The Intel
82371EB chipset integrates all system control functions
such as ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). The ACPI
provides more Energy Saving Features for the OSPM(OS Direct Power
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Management) function. The Intel
82371EB chipset also improves the IDE
transfer rate by supporting Ultra DMA/33 IDE that transfers data at the rate
of 33MB/s.
The mainboard also supports the System Hardware Monitor Controller as an
optional function. Its functions include: CPU /power supply/chassis fan
revolution detect, CPU/system voltage monitor, system temperature monitor,
and chassis intrusion detect(optional).
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Summarization of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Mainboard Features
Details the core hardware specifications and components of the mainboard.
On-Board Peripherals
Describes integrated peripherals like VGA, sound, and Voodoo3 graphics.
BIOS
Covers the mainboard's BIOS functions, dimension, and other features.
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Central Processing Unit: CPU
Explains the CPU slot and general CPU installation requirements.
2.1-1 CPU Installation Procedures
Provides detailed steps for installing OEM Pentium II/III and Celeron processors.
2.3 Memory Installation
Details memory bank configuration and installation procedures for DIMM modules.
2.6 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2
Explains the IDE connectors for connecting hard drives and CD-ROMs.
2.7 Power Supply
Details the ATX 20-pin power connector pin definitions and functions.
2.15 USB Connectors
Describes the USB connectors for attaching external devices.
CHAPTER 3 AWARD® BIOS SETUP
3.1 Entering Setup
Guides users on how to access and navigate the BIOS setup utility.
3.4 Standard CMOS Setup
Covers basic system settings like date, time, and hard disk configuration.
3.5 BIOS Features Setup
Details options for optimizing system performance and security features.
3.6 Chipset Features Setup
Explains settings related to the motherboard's chipset and memory configuration.
3.7 Power Management Setup
Details options for managing system power consumption and wake-up events.
CHAPTER 4 VGA DRIVER
1.1 Voodoo3-2000
Provides an overview of the Voodoo3-2000 graphics controller features.
1.2 System Requirements
Lists the necessary system requirements for installing the VGA driver.
2. Voodoo3-2000 Driver Setup & Usage Procedures
Guides on installing the VGA driver for Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0.
2.2-2 Changing resolution, color depth, and refresh rate
Explains how to adjust display settings like resolution and color depth.
CHAPTER 5 AUDIO DRIVER
1.1 Features
Highlights the features of the Creative ES1373 digital audio controller.
1.2 System Requirements
Lists the necessary system requirements for installing the audio driver.
2. Audio Driver Setup & Usage Procedures
Guides on installing the audio driver for Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0.
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