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Mainboard User's Manual
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M810LMR, V1.6
S73X/December 2000

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  • Page 1 A3D is a registered trademark of Aureal Inc. 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 © 2000 All Rights Reserved M810LMR, V1.6 S73X/December 2000...
  • Page 2 Mainboard User’s Manual Notice for AGP4X Slot: This mainboard provides an optional AGP4x slot. We recommend the user should use one of the AGP VGA cards that we have tested. We will test more AGP VGA cards in the future. Users may get this information from our World Wide Web at www.pcchips.com.tw.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ..............11 Setting Jumper Switches............12 Install the Mainboard.............13 Optional Extension Brackets ..........14 Install Other Devices .............15 Expansion Slots ..............17...
  • Page 4 Mainboard User’s Manual Appendix A: Corel WordPerfect Suite 8 .........A1 Welcome to Corel WordPerfect Suite 8 ......A2 Installing Corel WordPerfect Suite 8 ........A6 Learning how to use Corel WordPerfect Suite 8 ....A9 Support and Services ............A13 Appendix B: Gamut2000 ............B1 1.
  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket-462 processor socket for an AMD K7 type CPUs. You can install any one of these processors on the mainboard. The mainboard supports Socket-462 processor front-side bus speeds of 200MHz. This mainboard uses the T-Bird chipset which integrates a 128-bit AGP Graphics Accelerator, and provides a optional 4X AGP slot for highly graphics display, CPU Plug &...
  • Page 6: Key Features

    Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features The key features of this mainboard include: Socket-462 Processor Support ♦ Supports AMD Athlon/Duron processors ♦ Supports 200 MHz Front-Side Bus Processors are automatically configured using firmware and a synchronous Host/DRAM Clock Scheme. Memory Support ♦...
  • 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 1920x1440 Hi-colors, up to 2048x2048 Texture size and Virtual screen up to 4096x4096 ♦...
  • Page 8 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

    1: Introduction Package Contents Your mainboard package ships with the following items: The mainboard This User’s Guide 1 UDMA/33 IDE cable 1 Floppy disk drive cable Support software on CD-ROM disk Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this mainboard.
  • Page 10: Static Electricity Precautions

    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

    Mainboard User’s Manual Mainboard Components Use the diagram below to identify the major components on the mainboard. CPU/ Note: Any jumper on your mainboard that do not appear in the illustration above is 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. Parallel Port PS/2 Mouse LAN Port Game/MIDI Port VGA Port Line-Out Jack PS/2 Keyboard Microphone Jack Line-In Jack USB Ports Serial Port COM1/3 Install A CPU This mainboard has a Socket-462 CPU socket for AMD K7...
  • Page 14 Mainboard User’s Manual Installing a Socket-462 Processor A processor installs into the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket-462 on the mainboard. 1. Locate the Socket-462 and CPU/PWRFAN. Pull the locking lever out slightly from the socket and raise it to the upright position.
  • Page 15: Install Memory

    2: Mainboard Installation Install Memory The mainboard has two DIMM sockets for system memory modules. You must install at least one memory module in order to use the mainboard. DIMM1 DIMM2 For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin, 3.3V unbuffered PC100 or PC133 SDRAM memory modules.
  • Page 16: Setting Jumper Switches

    Mainboard User’s Manual Setting Jumper Switches 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. If a jumper cap is removed from two pins, the pins are OPEN.
  • Page 17: Install The Mainboard

    2: Mainboard Installation Install the Mainboard Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case). The board is an 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

    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. Note: All the ribbon cables used on the extension brackets have a red stripe on the Pin-1 side of the cable. Extended USB Module This module bracket has two USB ports for more USB devices (USB port 3-4).
  • 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: Internal Sound Connections

    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, one AMR slot and one optional AGP slot. PCI2 AMR1 PCI1 AGP1 Follow the steps below to install a PCI/AMR/AGP expansion card. 1. Locate the AGP, AMR or PCI slots on the mainboard. 2.
  • 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

    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, the 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

    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 (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Trend ChipAway Virus Enabled Quick Boot...
  • Page 27: Power Management Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Floppy Drive If you enable this item, your system will check all floppy disk drives at start up. Disable this item Seek unless you are using an old 360KB drive. Password Check If you have entered a password for the system, use this item to determine, if the password is required to enter the Setup Utility (Setup) or required both at start-up and to enter the Setup Utility (Always).
  • Page 28 Mainboard User’s Manual Standby Time Out This sets the timeout for Standby mode in minutes. If the time selected passes without any system activity, the computer will enter power- saving Standby mode. Suspend Time Out This sets the timeout for Suspend mode in minutes.
  • Page 29: Pci / Plug And Play Setup Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility 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. AMIBIOS SETUP – PCI / PLUG AND PLAY SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 30: Load Best Performance Settings

    Mainboard User’s Manual Load Best Performance 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 best- performance default values. These default values are quite demanding and your system might not function properly if you are using slower memory chips or other low-performance components.
  • Page 31 3: BIOS Setup Utility Parallel Port Mode Use this item to set the parallel port mode. You can select SPP (Standard Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or ECP + EPP. Parallel Port IRQ Use this item to assign either IRQ 5 or 7 to the parallel port.
  • Page 32: Cpu Pnp Setup Page

    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. AMIBIOS SETUP –...
  • Page 33: 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 (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved --- Hardware Monitor --- CPU Temperature 30°C/86°F System Temperature CPU Fan Speed...
  • Page 34: Exit

    Mainboard User’s Manual Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration and exit the program. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press Y to save and exit, or press N to exit without saving.
  • Page 35: 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 36 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. AGP Driver The AGP Drivers allows the system to properly manage the AGP slot on the mainboard. Find the driver here: ♦...
  • Page 37: 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 38 Mainboard User’s Manual AutoRun in the context sensitive menu for the CD-ROM drive icon in a file browser window. Installing Software with Auto Setup To install support software for the system board follow this procedure: 1. Click on the Setup button. The install program will load and display the following screen.
  • Page 39 4: Software & Applications software you selected to install. When the process is finished, all the support software will be installed and working. There are some utilities that you have to manually install if you need, check to the above section.

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