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MATSONIC MS7308E User Manual

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This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and
software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all
rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material
contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written
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IBM, VGA, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International
Business Machines.
Intel, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, MMX, and Celeron are
registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows 95/98/NT are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Sound Blaster is a trademark of Creative Technology Ltd.
PC-cillin and ChipAwayVirus are trademarks of Trend Micro Inc.
AMI is a trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
A3D is a registered trademark of Aureal Inc.
Gamut is a registered trademark of Formosoft International Inc.
SuperVoice is a registered trademark of Pacific Image
Communications Inc.
MediaRing Talk is a registered trademark of MediaRing Inc.
Other names used in this publication may be trademarks and are
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Mainboard User's Manual
Copyright © 2000
All Rights Reserved
MS7308D/E, V1.6
S63X/JUNE 2000

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  • Page 1 Mainboard User’s Manual This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without the express written consent of the manufacturer. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    MS7308D/E 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MS7308E 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 Install A CPU ..............9 Install Memory..............10 Setting Jumper Switches ........... 11 Install the Mainboard............
  • Page 4 MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual Appendix A: Gamut .............A1 Introduction ..............A2 Before Installing .............A3 Installation ..............A4 Produce MP3 file Use CD-Cashier ........A5 Play MP3 file Use Musician .........A7 Play music CD Use 3D -ACD ........A8 Play MIDI file Use Midier ..........A9 Recording audio data Use Voice-Catcher ....

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket 370, which uses either an Intel PPGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array) Celeron or FCPGA Pentium III processor. This mainboard supports front-side bus speeds of 66MHz, 100MHz or 133MHz. This mainboard uses the SiS 630 chipset which provides CPU Plug &...

  • Page 6: Key Features

    MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features The key features of this mainboard include: Socket-370 Processor Support Supports PPGA Celerons from 300MHz to 600MHz. FCPGA Pentium III CPUs are supported Supports 66MHz, 100MHz or 133MHz FSB All processors are automatically configured using firmware and a synchronous/asynchronous Host/DRAM Clock Scheme.
  • Page 7 1: Introduction Built-in Graphics System Onboard 128-bit 2D/3D 100MHz Host interface AGP Graphics Accelerator Complies with AGP 1x,2x,4x 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 Supports hardware DVD Accelerator...
  • Page 8 MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual High Performance provided by 100Mbps clock generator and data recovery circuit for 100Mbps receiver Onboard Flash ROM Automatic CPU and board configuration Supports Plug and Play configuration of peripheral devices and expansion cards Built-in virus protection using Trend’s ChipAwayVirus provides boot process virus protection.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    This User’s Guide 1 UDMA/66 IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable Support software on CD-ROM disk 10/100BaseTX Ethernet LAN ( Only for MS7308E M/B ) Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this mainboard. Extended USB module...

  • Page 10: Static Electricity Precautions

    MS7308D/E 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 Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to the mainboard connector headers...

  • Page 12: Mainboard Components

    MS7308D/E 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: Install A Cpu

    2: Mainboard Installation Install A CPU This mainboard has a Socket 370 which supports Celeron PPGA and FCPGA Pentium III processors. To ensure reliability, ensure that your processor has a heatsink/cooling fan assembly. Do not try to install a Socket 7 processor in the Socket-370. A Socket 7 processor such as the Pentium-MMX, or the AMD K5/K6 does not fit in the Socket 370.

  • Page 14: Install Memory

    MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 3. On the Socket-370, identify the Pin-1 corner. The Pin-1 corner is at the end of the locking lever when it is locked. 4. Match the Pin-1 corners and insert the processor into the socket. No force is required and the processor should drop into place freely.

  • Page 15: Setting Jumper Switches

    2: Mainboard Installation To install a module, push the retaining latches at either end of the socket outwards. Position the memory module correctly and insert it into the DIMM socket. Press the module down into the socket so that the retaining latches rotate up and secure the module in place by fitting into notches on the edge of the module.
  • Page 16 MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual the mainboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds. Function Jumper Setting Normal Operation Short Pins 1-2 Clear CMOS Memory Short Pins 2-3...

  • Page 17: Install The Mainboard

    2: Mainboard Installation 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. Ensure that your case has an I/O cover plate that matches the ports on this mainboard.

  • Page 18: Optional Extension Brackets

    MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual Optional Extension Brackets For this mainboard, you can also obtain a USB module extension bracket. Install them by following the steps below. Extended USB Module This module bracket has three USB ports for more USB devices. USB1 Header 1.

  • Page 19: Install Other Devices

    2: Mainboard Installation Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. IDE2 FLOPPY IDE1 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 20 MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual If you want to install more IDE devices, you can purchase a second IDE cable and connect one or two devices to the Secondary IDE channel connector IDE2 on the mainboard. If you have two devices on the cable, one must be Master and one must be Slave. 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.

  • Page 21: Expansion Slots

    2: Mainboard Installation Expansion Slots This mainboard has two 32-bit PCI expansion slots, an AMR slot. AMR1 PCI2 WOL connector PCI1 Follow the steps below to install a PCI/AMR expansion card. 1. Locate the PCI, AMR slots on the mainboard. 2.
  • Page 22 MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual Wake On LAN (WOL) If you are using an ATX power supply you can configure your system so that it powers down by software and can be resumed by alarms. If you have installed a LAN adapter expansion card, connect the card to the Wake On LAN connector J8.

  • Page 23: 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 24: Running The Setup Utility

    MS7308D/E 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 25: 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 26: Advanced Setup Page

    MS7308D/E 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. Trend ChipAway This mainboard has built-in virus protection in the Virus firmware.
  • Page 27 3: BIOS Setup Utility Floppy Drive If you enable this item, your system will check all Seek floppy disk drives at start up. Disable this item unless you are using an old 360KB drive. PS/2 Mouse If this item is set to Enabled, the onboard PS/2 Support Mouse port will work.

  • Page 28: Power Management Setup Page

    MS7308D/E 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 29 3: BIOS Setup Utility OnBoard Lan The system can be turned off with a software Power On command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is traffic on the network adapter. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

  • Page 30: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page

    MS7308D/E 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 Aware O/S supports Plug and Play such as Windows 95 or Primary Graphics...

  • Page 31: 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 32: Features Setup Page

    MS7308D/E 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 33 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.

  • Page 34: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    MS7308D/E 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 35: 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 Fan#1 Speed...

  • Page 36: Exit

    MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual Change or Remove the Password Highlight this item, press Enter and type in the current password. At the next dialog box, type in the new password, or just press Enter to disable password protection. Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration and exit the program.

  • Page 37: Chapter 4: Software & Applications

    4: Software & Applications Chapter 4 Software & Applications About the Software The software for this mainboard is supplied on a CD-ROM. The disk has some folders that can be used by many different mainboards, for example the UTILITY folders. Some folders can only be used by mainboards which have certain brands of chipsets, for example the INTEL and SIS folders.

  • Page 38: Running The Support Cd-Rom

    MS7308E Mainboard User’s Manual Running the Support CD-ROM 1. Place the disk in your CD-ROM drive. If you are running Windows with Autoplay enabled, the opening screen of the CD appears automatically. Click on READ ME to read the latest instructions.

  • Page 39: Mainboard (Ms7308D/E) Installation Notes

    4: Software & Applications from the Microsoft web site. Start the installation by clicking on the file DX5CORE.EXE. GAMUT The Gamut audio rack software for the built-in sound system is provided for different languages. Log on to the appropriate directory for your language, then run SETUP to install the application software.

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