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USER'S MANUAL M/B For Socket 370 Pentium III Processor NO. G03-603TCR4A Release date: August 2002 Trademark: * Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.
Manual Revision Information Reversion Revision History Date Fourth Edition August 2002 Item Checklist 603TCF/603TCFL Motherboard Cable for IDE/Floppy CD for motherboard utilities 603TCF/603TCFL User’s Manual Intel Processor Family Thermal Solutions As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems.
Chapter 1 Introduction of 603TCF/603TCFL Motherboard 1-1 Feature of motherboard The 603TCF/603TCFL motherboard is design for use Intel’s new generation Pentium processors, which utilize the Socket 370 supports Penitum III Coppermine/ Tualatin CPU design and the memory size expandable to 1GB (using 256Mb technology). This motherboard integrated VGA, Audio, and PC Health Function with Micro ATX form factor to support total solution for today’s computer market.
1-2 Specification Spec Description ∗ Micro ATX form factor 4 layers PCB size: 24.4 x 19.0 cm Design ∗ VIA Apollo PLE133T VT8601T and VT82C686B Chipset Chipset Clock Generator ∗ Winbond W83194BR-39B Support 66/100/133MHz system Bus Clock (CPU Bus Clock) Support 100/133 MHz system memory clock Support 33MHz PCI Bus clock ∗...
1-3 Performance List The following performance data list is the testing result of some popular benchmark testing programs. These data are just referred by users, and there is no responsibility for different testing data values gotten by users (the different Hardware & Software configuration will result in different benchmark testing results.) ...
1-4 Layout Diagram & Jumper Setting PRINT GAME/MIDI PORT PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard COM1 LINE-IN LINE-OUT (JKB) Internal Keyboard Headers PS2 KB/Mouse Port USB Port (JMP1) /LAN Connector CPU F.S.B. Clock (for 603TCFL) (JP1) VIA C3 CPU Socket Samuel 1 CPU Jumper CPU FAN PC133 DIMMX2 PC99 Back Panel...
Jumpers Jumper Name Description Page JMP1 CPU Front Side Bus Frequency Setting 2x4-pin Block JBAT1 CMOS RAM Clear 3-pin Block Jumper for VIA C3 Samuel 1 CPU 2-pin Block Connectors Connector Name Description Page ATX Power Connector 20-pin Block p.14 PS/2 Mouse &...
Chapter 2 Hardware installation 2-1 Hardware installation Steps Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps: 1. Check motherboard jumper setting 2. Install CPU and Fan 3. Install System Memory (DIMM) 4. Install Expansion cards 5. Connect IDE and Floppy cables, Front Panel /Back Panel cable 6.
(2) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin): JBAT1 A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1-2 pins of JBAT1 to store the CMOS data. To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below: 1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power 2.
2-3-1 About Pentium III & Celeron™ 370-pin CPU This motherboard supports both Pentium III & Celeron 370 pins CPU. The way to recognize the specification of CPU from the packing Pentium III 370 pins FC-PGA On the surface of the CPU as shown on the right picture, under the word of “PENTIUM III”...
Example: Using a Pentium III 866 CPU with front side bus frequency of 133MHz and PC-133 SDRAM module, the setting of JPM1 will be all OFF. Will form CPU BUS CLOCK be 133MHz. For experience user looking for over clocking, please refer to sec 2-3-4 2-3-3 Install CPU This motherboard provides a ZIF socket 370.
2-3-4 Over clock Running WARNING! This section is for experienced motherboard installer only. Over clocking can result in system instability or even shortening life of the processor. After setting the Jumper JMP1 you can choose over clock running by BIOS CMOS SETUP UTILITY.
Generally, installing SDRAM modules to your motherboard is very easy, you can refer to figure 2-4 to see what a 168-Pin PC100 & PC133 SDRAM module looks like. Figure 2-4 NOTE! When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject tab should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its indention on both sides.
Some expansion cards need an IRQ to operate. Generally, an IRQ must exclusively assign to one use. In a standard design, there are 16 IRQs available but most of them are already in use. Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt...
2-6-1 Connectors Power Connector (20-pin block) : ATX ATX Power Supply connector. This is a new defined 20-pins connector that usually comes with ATX case. The ATX Power Supply allows to use soft power on momentary switch that connect from the front panel switch to 2-pins Power On jumper pole on the motherboard.
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Line-out : Audio output to speaker Audio input to sound chip Line-in : Microphone Connector MIC : Game/MIDI : For joystick or MIDI Device Serial Port COM1: COM1 COM1 is the 9-pin D-Subminiature mail connector. The On-board serial port can be disabled through BIOS SETUP.
IDE1 IDE2 Pin 1 Pin 1 Primary IDE Connector (11) Secondary IDE Connector (40-pin block): IDE2 This connector connects to the next set of Master and Slave hard disks. Follow the same procedure described for the primary IDE connector. You may also configure two hard disks to be both Masters using one ribbon cable on the primary IDE connector and another ribbon cable on the secondary IDE connector.
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COM2 Headers (9-pin header) : COM2 This board has another serial port COM2, it come with cable providing serial port COM2. Note: Orient the read marking on the Pin 1 COM2 ribbon cable to pin 1 COM2 USB Port Headers (9-pin header): USB2 These headers are used for connecting the additional USB port plug.
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Power switch: PWRIN This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted power switch to power ON/OFF the system. Keyboard G ND Lock Speaker G ND G ND Power LE D VC C R eset SW G ND G ND Turbo SW/ Turbo LE D G ND IDE - LE D...
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(12) CD Audio-In Headers (4-pin) : CD _ IN CD _ IN is the connector for CD-Audio Input signal. Please connect it to CD- ROM CD-Audio output connector. C D - IN CD Audio-In Headers (13) Wake On-LAN Headers (3-pin) : WOL1 This connector connects to a LAN card with a WAKE ON-LAN output.
2-7 Starting Up Your Computer 1. After all connections are made, close your computer case cover. 2. Be sure all the switch are off, and check that the power supply input voltage is set to proper position, usually in-put voltage is 220V∼240V or 110V∼120V depending on your country’s voltage used.
Chapter 3 Introducing BIOS The BIOS is a program located on a Flash Memory on the motherboard. This program is a bridge between motherboard and operating system. When you start the computer, the BIOS program gain control. The BIOS first operates an auto-diagnostic test called POST (power on self test) for all the necessary hardware, it detects the entire hardware device and configures the parameters of the hardware synchronization.
3-2 Getting Help Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu/Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
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Advanced Chipset Features Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance. Integrated Peripherals Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals. Power Management Setup Use this menu to specify your settings for power management. PnP/PCI configurations This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.
3-4 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want in each item. CMOS Setup Utility –...
Virus Warning Allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and alarm beep. Disabled (default) No warning message to appear when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table.
3-6-1 Advanced DRAM Control The “Advanced DRAM Control” includes settings for the chipset dependents features. These features are related to system performance. Make sure you fully understand the items contained in this menu before you try to change anything. You may change the parameter settings to improve system performance.
PCI Delay Transaction The chipset has an embedded 32-bit posted write buffer to support delay transactions cycles. Select Enabled to support compliance with PCI specification version 2.1. The settings are: Enabled and Disabled. 3-7 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software Integrated Peripherals >...
3-7-1 OnChip IDE Function CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software OnChip IDE Function OnChip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Item Help OnChip IDE Channel1 Enabled IDE 32bit Transfer Mode Disabled Primary Master Auto Menu Level >> Primary Slave Auto Secondary Master PIO Auto Secondary Slave Auto...
3-7-3 OnChip SUPERIO Function CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software OnChip SUPERIO Function Onboard FDD Function [Enable] Item Help Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto UART 2 Mode Normal Menu Level >> IR Duplex Mode Half TX,RX Inverting enable Ho, Yes...
Resource Controlled By The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows ...
3-11 Miscellaneous Control This section is for setting CPU Frequency Control. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright(C) 1984-2002 Award Software Miscellaneous Control CyrixIII Clock Ratio Default Item Help Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clock Enabled Spread Spectrum Disabled Menu Level > ** Current Host Clock is 66MHz ** Host Clock at Next Boot is [66MHz/33MHz] ** Current DRAM Clock is 66Mhz ** DRAM Clock at Next Boot is [66]MHz...
3-13 Set Supervisor/User Password You can set either supervisor or user password, or both of them. The differences are: Supervisor password: Can enter and change the options of the setup menus. User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to change the options of the setup menus.
Chapter 4 DRIVER & FREE PROGRAM INSTALLATION Check your package and there is A MAGIC INSTALL CD included. This CD consists of all DRIVERS you need and some free application programs and utility programs. In addition, this CD also include an auto detect software which can tell you which hardware is installed, and which DRIVERS needed so that your system can function properly.
4-1 IDE Install VIA Service Pack 4 IN 1 Driver * The path of the file is X:\VIA\DRIVER\SETUP.EXE IDE : VIA ATAPI VENDOR SUPPORT DRIVER IS USED TO FIXED COMPATIBILITY ISSUE FOR IDE DEVICES AGPVXD : VIA AGPVXD DRIVER IS TO BE INSTALLED, IF YOU ARE USING AN AGP VGA CARD, VIAGART.VXD WILL PROVIDE SERVICE ROUTINES TO YOUR VGA DRIVER AND INTERFACE DIRECTLY TO HARDWARE, PROVIDING FAST GRAPHIC ACCESS...
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5. Click NEXT to Install ATAPI Vender 6. Click NEXT to choose enabled DMA Mode Support Driver 7. Click NEXT to Install VIA AGP VXD Driver 8. Click NEXT to Install VIA IRQ Routing Mini port Driver 9. Click Finish to restart computer...
4-2 VGA Install VIA 8601 VGA Driver For WINDOWS 95/98/98SE/ME/NT4.0/2000 1. Click VGA when MAGIC INSTALL MENU Click NEXT when VIA Display Driver appears Setup appears 3. Click FINISH to Restart Computer NOTE: The path of the file For WINDOWS 95/98/98SE is X:\VIA\8601VGA\WIN9X\SETUP.EXE For WINDOWS ME is X:\VIA\8601VGA\WINME\SETUP.EXE For NT4.0 is X:\VIA\8601VGA\NT4\SETUP.EXE For WINDOWS 2000 is X:\VIA\8601VGA\WIN2000\SETUP.EXE...
4-3 SOUND Install ALC Audio Codec Driver for VIA 2. Then auto detect operation system language 1. Click SOUND when Magic Install MENU edition, click Next, start to install DRIVER appears 3. Click Finish and Restart Windows 4. Click Start→Program→Avance Sound Manager→AvRack.
4-4 LAN Install RTL8100 LAN Controller Driver (Only for 603TCFL) The path of the file: for WINDOWS 98SE is X:\RTLLAN\WIN98 for WINDOWS 98ME is X:\RTLLAN\WIN98ME for WINDOWS NT4.0 is X:\RTLLAN\WINNT4 for WINDOWS 2000 is X:\RTLLAN\WIN2000 WINDOWS 98SE/98ME/2000/XP Setup Click LAN when Magic Install Menu Click NEXT when Realtak PCI LAN Driver appears Setup appears...
4-5 PC-HEALTH Install VIA Hardware Monitor Driver 1. Click PC-HEALTH when Magic Install 2. Click NEXT when VIA Hardware Monitor MENU appears Wizard appears 3. Click Next to install Driver in C:\VIAHM 4. Click Next to use default Program Folders name 4-5-1 How To Use VIA Hardware Monitor Application Software 1.
4-6 MAGIC BIOS Install BIOS Live Update Utility Click Magic BIOS when Magic Install Click Next to install the Magic BIOS in MENU appears Destination Folder After finish Setup you will have a Magic Double click the Magic BIOS icon you will BIOS icon in your screen have this picture, choose from internet you can upgrade BIOS On-line...
Click Yes if you want to update the BIOS When System programming BIOS don’t turn otherwise choose No to exit off power, after finish update BIOS, the system will clear CMOS and automatically Restart When choose From Local Driver to update 10.
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3. This is license agreement, select "I Accept 4. Click NEXT and Enter your Customer the terms" and Click NEXT Information, Click NEXT or choose Change to change the path for the file to be stored 5. Click INSTALL, Start to install the software 6. Setup Complete and click FINISH 7.
4-8 HOW TO DISABLE ON-BOARD SOUND Enter BIOS SETUP choose INTEGRATE PERIPHERALS choose ON-CHIP DEVICE FUNCTION choose AC97 AUDIO Disable on-board sound function by press PAGE DOWN KEY to Disable 4-9 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS Method 1. Use “Magic BIOS” update BIOS in Windows 98 (refer page Method 2.