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  • Page 1 MediaRing Talk is a registered trademark of MediaRing Inc. WordPerfect is a registered trademark of Corel Corporation Ltd. Other names used in this publication may be trademarks and are acknowledged. Copyright © 1999 All Rights Reserved MS6383E, V1.4A S5X/April 1999...
  • Page 2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction............1 Key Features ..................2 Socket-7 Processor Support............2 Memory Support................2 Expansion Slots ................2 Onboard IDE channels..............2 Power Supply and Power Management ........2 Built-in Graphics System.............. 3 Sound System ................3 Onboard I/O Ports.................
  • Page 4 !     Floppy Disk Drive ..............19 IDE Devices................19 Internal Analog Sound Connections ........... 20 Expansion Slots................21 Installing an Expansion Card............21 Wake On LAN Connector ............22 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ............23 Introduction..................23 Running the Setup Utility ...............
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard uses the SiS530 chipset to leverage extra performance from the Socket-7 architecture. The 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

    !     Key Features This key features of this mainboard include: Socket-7 Processor Support Supports all recent socket-7 processors including Intel P55C (Pentium MMX), Cyrix/IBM 6x86L/6x86MX/MII, AMD K6/K6-2/K6-III, and IDT C6/WinChip 2/2A CPUs Supports socket-7 processors with system bus frequencies of 60/66/75/83/95/100 MHz CPU Plug and Play support let the firmware automatically configure the CPU...
  • Page 7: Built-In Graphics System

    !     Built-in Graphics System Onboard 64-bit 3D AGP Graphics Accelerator Complies with AGP Ver.1 with 66/133 MHz operation Shared memory architecture allows a maximum of 8 MB main memory to act as frame buffer Supports high resolutions up to 1600 x 1200 pixels Sound System Meets PC98 audio specification Full duplex playback and recording with built-in 16-bit...
  • Page 8: Built-In Lan Adapter

    !     Supports AMI’s Desktop Client Manager (ADCM) Built-in LAN Adapter Onboard 10BaseT/100BaseTX LAN Adapter LAN controller integrates Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY compliant with IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T and ANSI X3212 TP-PMD standards Compliant with ACPI 1.0 and the Network Device Class Power Management 1.0 High Performance provided by 100 Mbps clock generator and data recovery circuit for 100 Mbps receiver...
  • Page 9: Dimensions

    !     Dimensions Micro ATX form factor (24.4cm x 19cm) Package Contents Your mainboard package ships with the following items: Mainboard This User’s guide IDE cable Floppy diskette drive cable V.90 Fax/Modem DAA module 10BaseT/100BaseTX network adapter extension bracket Support software CD-ROM Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this...
  • Page 10: Static Electricity Precautions

    !     Static Electricity Precautions 1. Components on this mainboard can be damaged by static electricity. Take the following precautions when unpacking the mainboard and installing it in a system. 2. 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

    Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation To install this mainboard into your system, follow the procedures in this chapter: Identify the mainboard components Install the correct processor Install one or more memory modules Verify that any jumpers or switches are at the correct setting Install the mainboard in the system chassis Install any other devices and make the appropriate connections to the mainboard headers.
  • Page 12: Mainboard Components

    !     Mainboard Components Use the diagram below to identify the major components on your mainboard. JP11 JP25 PWR1 JP10 JP12 DIMM1 ISA1 DIMM2 DIMM3 PCI2 JP17 PCI1 Socket-7 JP20 FDD1 IDE2 FAN1 IDE1...
  • Page 13: I/O Ports

    !     I/O Ports The illustration below shows a side view of the I/O ports installed on the mainboard. PS/2 Mouse Game/MIDI Port Parallel Port LPT1 VGA Port Stereo Out Jack PS/2 Keyboard Microphone Jack Stereo In Jack USB Ports Serial Port COM1/3 Install the Processor...
  • Page 14 !     The socket-7 processor installs into the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket-7 on the mainboard. 1. Locate the socket-7 and FAN1. Pull the locking lever out from the socket and swing it to the upright position. Socket-7 Pin-1 Corner FAN1...
  • Page 15: Install Memory

    !     Install Memory The mainboard has three DIMM slots that can be installed with memory modules. You must install at least one memory module in order to use the mainboard. You must install the first memory module into DIMM1 so that the system can share some of the memory with the built-in graphics system.
  • Page 16: Set The Jumpers

    !     Set the Jumpers Jumpers are sets of pins which can be connected together with jumper caps. The jumper caps change the way the mainboard operates by changing the electronic circuits on the mainboard. If a jumper cap connects two pins, we say the pins are SHORT.
  • Page 17: Jumper Jp17: Lan Enable/Disable Selector

    !     Jumper JP17: LAN Enable/disable Selector This mainboard has a built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX network adapter. If you plan on using an alternative network adapter, you must use this jumper to disable the onboard network adapter. Function Jumper Setting Enable onboard LAN Short Pins 1-2 Disable onboard LAN...
  • Page 18: Install The Mainboard

    !     Install the Mainboard Install the mainboard into the system chassis. This mainboard uses the mini-ATX format with a twin-tier of I/O ports. Ensure that your case has an I/O template that can be used by this mainboard. Install the mainboard into the unit case.
  • Page 19: Install The Extension Brackets/Options

    !     Install the Extension Brackets/Options This mainboard ships with a Fax/Modem DAA module and a 10BaseT/100BaseTX LAN extension bracket. As options, you can also obtain a digital audio extension bracket, an infrared port and an internal digital audio cable. The modules and extension brackets are used to transmit features on the mainboard to external connectors that can be fixed to the system chassis.
  • Page 20: Fax/Modem Daa Module

    !     Fax/Modem DAA Module The Fax/Modem card plugs directly into the mainboard adjacent to an expansion slot in the system chassis. When you remove the blanking plate from the system chassis, you can access the LINE and TEL RJ11 connectors on the metal edge of the Fax/Modem DAA module.
  • Page 21: Digital Audio Extension Bracket

    !     Digital Audio Extension Bracket This bracket has two RCA jacks for digital audio in and digital audio out, and an auxiliary jack for a stereo line-in device. Stereo Line-in SPDIF In SPDIF Out Digital Audio Extension Bracket 1.
  • Page 22: Optional Infrared Port

    !     Optional Infrared Port The mainboard has an infrared header J6 so that you can install an optional serial infrared port. J6 Infrared Header 1. On the mainboard locate the infrared port header J6. 2. Connect the ribbon cable from the port to the header J6 and then secure the port to an appropriate place in your system chassis.
  • Page 23: Install Other Devices

    !     Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. FDD1 IDE2 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 24: Internal Analog Sound Connections

    !     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 IDE on the mainboard. If you have two devices on the cable, one must be Master and one must be Slave.
  • Page 25: Expansion Slots

    !     Expansion Slots This mainboard has two PCI 32-bit expansion slots and one 8/16- bit ISA slot. PCI1 ISA1 PCI2 Use the PCI slots to install 32-bit PCI expansion cards. Use the ISA slot to install legacy 8/16-bit expansion cards. Installing an Expansion Card 1.
  • Page 26: Wake On Lan Connector

    !     Wake On LAN Connector If you have installed a network adapter card, connect the adapter to the wake on LAN connector JP4. You can then use the setup utility to program your computer to resume from a power saving mode whenever there is traffic through the network.
  • Page 27: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Introduction The BIOS setup utility stores information about your computer such as the date and time, the kind of hardware you have installed, and so on. Your computer uses this information to initialize all the components at boot up time, and make sure that everything runs smoothly.
  • Page 28: Running The Setup Utility

    !     Running the Setup Utility Each time your computer starts, before the operating system is booted, a message appears on the screen that prompts “Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP”. When you see this message, press the Delete key and the Mainmenu page of the setup utility appears on your monitor.
  • Page 29: Standard Cmos Setup Page

    !     with a set of default values. Press F7 to install the setup utility with a set of best-performance values. Standard CMOS Setup Page Use this page to set basic information such as the date and time, the IDE devices, and the diskette drives.
  • Page 30: Advanced Setup Page

    !     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 31 !     Floppy Drive If you have two diskette drives installed and you Swap enable this item, drive A becomes drive B and drive B becomes drive A. Floppy Drive If you enable this item, your system will check the Seek diskette drives at start up time.
  • Page 32: Power Management Setup Page

    !     Power Management Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for the system power management operation. Power Use this item to enable or disable the power Management/APM management routines. If you enable the power management, you can use the items below to set the power management operation.
  • Page 33: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page

    !     Ring On Power On Your system can enter a software power down. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the built-in Fax/Modem. RTC Alarm Power Your system can enter a software power down.
  • Page 34: Load Optimal Settings

    !     PCI VGA Palette When this item is enabled, multiple VGA Snoop devices operating on different buses can handle data from the CPU on each set of palette registers on every video device. Assign IRQ for If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics system.
  • Page 35: Features Setup Page

    !     Features Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for peripheral devices installed on the system. Onboard FDC Use this item to enable or disable the onboard floppy disk drive interface. Onboard Serial Use this item to enable or disable the onboard Port1 serial port COM1, and to assign a port address Onboard IR Port...
  • Page 36: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    !     Onboard PCI IDE Use this item to enable or disable either of the two onboard IDE channels, Primary or Secondary. USB Function Use this item to enable or disable the USB (Universal Bus Ports) that are integrated on this mainboard.
  • Page 37: Hardware Monitor Page

    !     VCCore Voltage Use this item to define the core voltage of the processor that you have installed. CPU Speed Use this item to define the clock speed of the processor that you have installed. CPU Base Use this item to define the system bus Frequency frequency that is supported by the processor...
  • Page 38: Change Password

    !     CPU FAN Speed & Use these items to set the parameters for the VCCs voltages that control the fans and the CPU core. If the values deviate by an amount greater than the values installed here, the hardware monitoring will alert you with a warning.
  • Page 39: Chapter 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. Please check all the README files for the latest information on installing and using the software. Using the PCI Sound Application 1.
  • Page 40: The Four Speakers System

    !     in the CONTROL PANEL. Select the MIDI page and click on “CM8738 MPU-401” (Win98) or “CM8738/C3DX PCI Audio External MIDI Port” (Win95), and then click “OK” to confirm. 5. For more information, refer to the PCI Sound manual in the CD which ships with this mainboard.
  • Page 41: Mixer Setup

    !     Mixer Setup There is a 4-speakers option in the Volume Control of the Mixer when you are setting up the PCI Audio Application. Click on the 4 SPK icon to enable this option. This means that the output to the rear speakers is sent through the Line-in/Rear jack.

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