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  • Page 1 MediaRing Talk is a registered trademark of MediaRing Inc. 3Deep is a registered trademark of E-Color Inc. It has been acknowledged that all mentioned brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright © 2002 All Rights Reserved MS9118E Series, V1.1 VT8751/May 2002...
  • Page 2 Mainboard User’s Manual Notice: Owing to Microsoft’s certifying schedule is various to every supplier, we might have some drivers not certified yet by Microsoft. Therefore, it might happen under Windows XP that a dialogue box (shown as below) pop out warning you this software has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP.

  • 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 Installing the Processor............10 Installing Memory Modules ..........11 Jumper Settings ..............13 Install the Mainboard.............14 Optional Extension Brackets ..........15 Other Devices Installation .............16...
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  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard features a Socket 478 that accommodates the Intel Pentium 4 type of processors supporting front side bus (FSB) speeds up to 400 MHz. This mainboard integrates the VIA VT8751 (ProSavage P4M266) Northbridge and VT8233A Southbridge chipsets that support AC 97 audio codec and Ultra DMA 66/100/133 function.

  • Page 6: Key Features

    Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features This mainboard has these key features: Socket 478 Processor ♦ The PGA Socket 478 ♦ Accommodates Intel Pentium 4 CPUs ♦ Supports a front-side bus (FSB) of 400 MHz Chipset The chipset integrates VT8751 (ProSavage P4M266) Northbridge and VT8233A Southbridge in accordance with an innovative and scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance.
  • Page 7 1: Introduction Built-in Graphics System ♦ P4M266 integrates S3’s Savag4 graphics accelerator into a single chip. P4M266 brings mainstream graphics performance to the Value PC with leading-edge 2D, 3D and DVD video acceleration into a cost effective package. Based on its capabilities, P4M266 is an ideal solution for the consumer, corporate mobile users and entry level professionals.
  • Page 8 Mainboard User’s Manual Onboard I/O Ports The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: ♦ Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard ♦ One serial port ♦ One VGA port ♦ One parallel port ♦ One MIDI/game port ♦...

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    1: Introduction ♦ WinDVD2000 is a DVD playback application (optional) ♦ Recovery Genius 21 V5.0 supports the function to recover, reserve and transfer hard disk data ♦ CD Ghost is the software stimulating a real CD-ROM to perform equivalent function ♦...

  • Page 10: Static Electricity Precautions

    Mainboard User’s Manual Static Electricity Precautions Static electricity could damage components on this mainboard. Take the following precautions while unpacking this mainboard and installing it in the system. 1. Don’t take this mainboard and components out of their original static-proof package until you are ready to install them. 2.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation

    2: Mainboard Installation Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation To install this mainboard in the system, please follow these instructions in this chapter: Identify the mainboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Make sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly Install this mainboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to connecting headers on the mainboard...

  • Page 12: Mainboard Components

    Mainboard User’s Manual Mainboard Components This diagram underneath helps you identify major components on the mainboard: Note: Those jumpers not shown on this illustration are 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 (LPT1) PS/2 Mouse LAN Port Game/MIDI Port VGA1 PS/2 Keyboard Microphone Line-Out USB Ports Serial Port COM1 Line-In 1.

  • Page 14: Installing The Processor

    Mainboard User’s Manual Installing the Processor This mainboard has a Socket 478 processor socket. Please consider the requirements for the system’s performance while choosing a processor. Performance replies on the processor design, clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the size of internal and external cache memory.

  • Page 15: Installing Memory Modules

    2: Mainboard Installation Installing Memory Modules This mainboard accommodates 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered Double Data Rate (DDR) SDRAM memory modules. The memory chips must be standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory). The CPU supports 100MHz system bus. The DDR DIMMs can synchronously operate 100 MHz or 266 MHz system bus.
  • Page 16 Mainboard User’s Manual Installation Procedure The mainboard accommodates two DDR DIMM memory sockets. Each module can install from 64 MB to 1GB of memory. Total capacity is 2GB system memory. Refer to the following to install the memory module. 1. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down.

  • Page 17: Jumper Settings

    2: Mainboard Installation Jumper Settings JP1: Clear CMOS Jumper This jumper is to clear the contents of CMOS memory. You may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect that prevents your mainboard from operating. To clear the CMOS memory, disconnect all the power cables from the mainboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.

  • Page 18: Install The Mainboard

    Mainboard User’s Manual Install the Mainboard Install the mainboard in an ATX case. Make sure your case has an I/O cover plate matching the ports on this mainboard. Follow the case manufacturer’s instructions to use the hardware and internal mounting points on the chassis. AUDIO1 CASFAN1 ATX1...

  • Page 19: Optional Extension Brackets

    2: Mainboard Installation The LSJ1 and SJ1 are single color LED headers that allow users to install a LED indicator to indicate the computer’s mode. Signal G-LED2 G-LED2 Pull-up 5VSB Signal Pull-up 5VSB G-LED1 Optional Extension Brackets You can install a serial port extension bracket in this mainboard. Please follow these steps as below to install it.

  • Page 20: Other Devices Installation

    Mainboard User’s Manual 3. In the system chassis, remove a blanking plate from one of the expansion slots and install the extension bracket in the slot. Use the screw that held the blanking plate to secure the extension bracket. Other Devices Installation Follow the steps below to install and connect other devices FDD1 IDE1...

  • Page 21: Expansion Slots Installation

    2: Mainboard Installation IDE devices have jumpers or switches to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE. When installing two IDE devices on cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other one to SLAVE. This mainboard supports Ultra DMA 66/100/133. UDMA is a technology to accelerate devices’...

  • Page 22: Connecting Optional Devices

    Mainboard User’s Manual 1. Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to use. 2. Install the edge connector of the expansion card into the expansion slot. Ensure that the edge connector is correctly seated in the slot. 3.
  • Page 23 2: Mainboard Installation LUSB1: Front panel USB headers The mainboard has USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Some computer cases have a special module that mounts USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connectors LUSB1 to connect the front-mounted ports to the mainboard.
  • Page 24 Mainboard User’s Manual CD1/2:CD-ROM/DVD Audio Input Connector If you have installed a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, you can connect the drive audio cable to the onboard sound system. On the mainboard, locate the two 4-pin connectors CD1 and CD2. There are two kinds of connector because different brands of CD- ROM drive have different kinds of audio cable connectors.
  • Page 25 2: Mainboard Installation SIR1: IR Header Infrared ports allow the wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices such as printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers. SIR1 Signal Signal IRTX IRRX...
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  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Bios Setup Utility

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information of your computer, such as date and time, the type of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer applies the information to initialize all the components when booting up and basic functions of coordination between system components.

  • Page 28: Running The Setup Utility

    Mainboard User’s Manual Running the Setup Utility Every time you start your computer, a message appears on the screen before the operating system loading that prompts you to “Hit <DEL>if you want to run SETUP”. Whenever you see this message, press the Delete key, and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.

  • Page 29: Standard Cmos Features Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Page This page sets up basic information of the date and time, the IDE devices, and the diskette drives. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984-2001 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Thu, Jan 17 2002 Item Help Time (hh:mm:ss)

  • Page 30: Advanced Bios Features Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Halt On This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test) routine. You can use this item to select which types of errors in the POST are sufficient to halt the system. Advanced BIOS Features Page This page sets up more advanced information about your system.
  • Page 31 3: BIOS Setup Utility CPU L1 & L2 All processors that can be installed in this Cache mainboard use internal level 1 (L1) and external level 2 (L2) cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value for better performance. This item enables or disables ECC (Error CPU L2 Cache ECC...
  • Page 32 Mainboard User’s Manual Typematic If the item Typematic Rate Setting is enabled, Rate you can use these items to define how many (Chars/Sec)/ characters per second are generated by a Delay (Msec) held-down key and how many milliseconds must elapse before a held-down key begins generating repeat characters.

  • Page 33: Advanced Chipset Features Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features Page This page sets up some parameters of the mainboard components including the memory, and the system logic. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984-2001 Award Software Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Clock/Drive Control Press Enter Item Help AGP &...
  • Page 34 Mainboard User’s Manual buffered, to compensate for the speed differences between the CPU and PCI bus; PCI Master 0 WS Write: When enabled, writes to the PCI bus are executed with zero wait states; PCI Delay Transaction: The chipset’s embedded 32-bit post write buffer support delay transactions cycles.

  • Page 35: Integrated Peripherals Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals Page This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984-2001 Award Software Integrated Peripherals VIA OnChip IDE Device Press Enter Item Help VIA OnChip PCI Device Press Enter Super IO Device Press Enter...
  • Page 36 Mainboard User’s Manual VIA OnChip VIA-3058 AC97 Audio: Enables and disables PCI Device the onboard audio chip. Disable this item if you are going to install a PCI audio add-on card. VIA-3068 MC97 Modem: Enables and disables the onboard modem. Disable this item if you are going to install an external modem.
  • Page 37 3: BIOS Setup Utility Midi function. Midi Port IRQ: sets the interrupt request for the Midi function. Init Display This item decides whether your graphics First adapter is installed in one of the PCI slots or integrated on the mainboard. OnChip USB Enable this item if you plan to use the Controller...

  • Page 38: Power Management Setup Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Power Management Setup Page This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984-2001 Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Function Enabled Item Help ACPI Suspend Type S1(POS) Power Management Option User Define Menu Level HDD Power Down...
  • Page 39 3: BIOS Setup Utility Suspend The CPU clock will be stopped and the video Mode signal will be suspended if no Power Management events occur for a specified length of time. Full power function will return when a Power Management event is detected. Options are from 1 Min to 1 Hour and Disable.
  • Page 40 Mainboard User’s Manual disable PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5; enable or disable USB Resume from S3; VGA: When set to On, the system power will resume the system from a power saving mode if there is any VGA activity; LPT & COM: When this item is enabled, the system will restart the power-saving timeout counters when any activity is detected on the serial ports, or the...

  • Page 41: Pnp/Pci Configurations Page

    3: BIOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Page This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and devices that use the system plug and play capability. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984-2001 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PNP OS Installed Item Help Reset Configuration Data...
  • Page 42 Mainboard User’s Manual is reserved for a legacy ISA expansion card. Press Esc to close the IRQ Resources sub- menu. PCI/VGA This item is designed to overcome some Palette Snoop problems that can be caused by some non- standard VGA cards. This board includes a built-in VGA system that does not require palette snooping so you must leave this item disabled.

  • Page 43: Pc Health Status

    3: BIOS Setup Utility PC Health Status This page lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, critical temperatures, and fan speeds. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2001 Award Software PC Health Status Shutdown Temperature [Disabled] Item Help CPU VCORE 2.50V Menu Level...

  • Page 44: Frequency/Voltage Control Page

    Mainboard User’s Manual Frequency/Voltage Control Page This page sets up some parameters for frequency and voltage control. CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright © 1984-2001 Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Item Help CPU Clock Ratio [ 8 X] Auto Detect PCI DIMM Clk [Enabled] Menu Level Spread Spectrum...

  • Page 45: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option

    3: BIOS Setup Utility Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility: Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter>...

  • Page 46: Save & Exit Setup

    Mainboard User’s Manual If you are installing a new password, type in the password. The password is not longer than eight characters or numbers. The Set Password item differentiates between upper and lower case characters. Press <Enter> after you have typed in the password. If you are deleting a password already installed, press <Enter>...

  • Page 47: Chapter 4 Using The Mainboard Software

    4: Using the Mainboard Software Chapter 4 Using the Mainboard Software About the Software CD-ROM The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your mainboard version.

  • Page 48: Utility Software Reference

    Mainboard User’s Manual Utility Software Reference All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are provided only for the convenience of the users. The following software is furnished under license and may only be used or copies in accordance with the terms of the license. Note: This software is subject to change at anytime without prior notice.
  • Page 49 4: Using the Mainboard Software CD Ghost The CD Ghost software enables you to create a virtual cabinet of CD-ROM drives on your system to help you categorize and organize your CD collection. A user-friendly interface assists you in quickly creating images of both CDs and DVDs onto your system. To install the software, run SETUP.EXE from the following directory: \UTILITY\CDGHOST\ENG\CEGHOST Recovery Genius...

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