Acorp 6M810E User manual

6M810E/6M810ECD
Micro-ATX Form Factor
Main Board
User' s Manual
( ver 2.0 )

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Manual version: 2.0
Ref. No. 3053337
Published in 2001

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This manual is designed to provide information about the Pentium®
III / Celeron & Cyrix III main board. Meticulous efforts have been
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Table of contents
 Chapter 1 Introduction…………………..….…..….…..1
1-1 Overview…………………………………………………………….1
1-2 Specifications………………………………………………………..3
1-3 Limitation……… ………………………………………………....5
1-4 Notice of Hardware Installation……..………………………….....6
1-5 Notice of CD Driver Installation…..………..….………….…..……….….7
 Chapter 2 Installation…………………………………..8
2-1 Layout Reference……………………………………..…….……....8
2-2 Jumper Setting…………………………………………..….……....9
2-2-1 JP10 : Audio Function Selector……………………………………9
2-2-2 SMART: Smart Card Reader Connector…..……………..…….10
2-2-3 CMOS Status…………….………………………………………..11
2-3 Connectors..………………………………..…………………..….12
2-3-1 Front Panel……………….……………………..…..……………12
2-3-2 Back Panel Connectors…………………………………….14
COM 1/COM2…………………………………………….……..15
KBD/PS2 MOUSE………………………………………….…...15
LPT……………….……………………………………….…..…15
USB Connector……………………………………………….15
Midi/Game Port & External Audio Connectors….…..…….…15
2-3-3 ATX Power Supply Connector…………………………………16
2-3-4 Fan Connectors.………………………………………………....17
2-3-5 I.R. Connector……………..…….………….…..….……………18
2-3-6 Floppy Disk Connector………………………………………….19
2-3-7 IDE1 & IDE2…………………….…….…..……..…..………....20
2-3-8 CD1/CD2: CD-in………………………………….….……...…..21
2-4 DIMM Installation………………………………………...……22

 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup………………………………..23
3-1 Award BIOS CMOS Setup………………………………………23
3-1-1 Standard CMOS Features…...……………….…………….……24
3-1-2 Advanced BIOS Features……………………………………....27
3-1-3 Advanced Chipset Features ………..…………...…….…..……32
3-1-4 Integrated Perpherals……………..…………………………....35
3-1-5 Power Management Setup………….…….…………….……....39
3-1-6 PNP/PCI Configuration Setup……………………………...…....42
3-1-7 Frequency/Voltage Control.……...……………………….……43
3-1-8 Supervisor/User Password…………….………………………….44
3-1-9 Load Optimized Defaults………....………………………….…47
3-1-10 Save and Exit Setup………..……...………..…………...………48
3-1-11 Quit Without Saving….…..…………………...………...………49
 Chapter 4 Appendix…………………….………….....50
4-1 Memory Map………..………………….…………………….…50
4-2 I/O Map………….………………..………………..……...…..…51
4-3 Time & DMA Channels Map…………...…………………...….52
4-4 Interrupt Map…………….…………….…………………….…53
4-5 RTC & CMOS RAM Map……………………………………...54
4-6 ISA I/O Address Map……………….………………………….55
 Chapter 5 Q & A……………….…………………..…57

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Chapter 1 Introduction
1-1 Overview
The main board utilizes Intel’s i810 chipset integrated with new architects such as
integrated graphic, sound, ULTRA DMA-66, USB & AMR is designed to FC-
PGA or PPGA Celeron / Coppermine P!!! / VIA Cyrix III Socket-370 CPUs.
Intel’s i810 is a cost-effective yet high-performance chipset which has integrated
graphics controller (i752) with a 24 Bit 230MHz RAMDAC & software MPEG2
decoder. It supports UMA (unified memory architect) mode up to 64MB with
main memory or 4MB 3D texture memory (or called display cache, optional
function ) that can accelerate its 3D graphics performance. The on board AC-97
CODEC chip provides perfect 3D sound function.
The main board also employs ITE I/O LPC controller with full Plug and Play
device and keyboard password setup. It supports 2.88 MB Floppy, Dual 16550
compatible (with 16 bytes FIFO, up to 460K baud rate) serial Port, ECP
(Enhanced Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port) parallel port,
SPP(Standard Parallel Port), Infrared IrDA (HPSIR), and Amplitude Shift Keyed
IR. (ASKIR) port and hardware monitor functions too.
The main board contains 2*PCI for highest performance I/O add-on adapter cards.
The system board supports three Bus Mastering Slots for high-performance I/O
add-on cards. It supports Matrix Independent PCI routing for optimal multiple
PCI adapter operations and is PCI2.2 specification compliant. 133MB/s data
transfer rate can be compared to 33MB/s. It supports back to back sequential CPU
to PCI Memory writes to PCI Burst Write for full PCI throughput. The AMR Slot
is designed to fit low cost A(Audio) M(Modem) R(Riser) or MR card.

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The main board has 2 dual in-line memory modules (DIMM) which can be
installed with PC-100 SDRAM memory(PC-133 with i810E Chipset only). The
memory subsystem supports up to 512 MB SDRAM of non-buffered 3.3V using
standard 168-pin DIMM sockets.
The main board is strengthened with Power Management Wake up Event such as
“Modem ring on” which is the new invention to enable PCs to be turned on via
the network or modem function. These are also key benefits in PC operation, asset
management, new system setup and power conservation.
In addition to the above hardware features, this main board is Jumperless design
which allows user to set CPU frequency through BIOS. With this design, the
disadvantages of setting hardware CPU jumpers are improved to a better and
easier procedure through BIOS.
In conclusion, the system chipset and design make the main board a high
performance, cost-effective, and energy efficient main board which meets a
variety of price/performance levels. The main board is an ideal platform for the
increasing requirements of today’s and future’s desktop applications.
 CPU Installation
This model is a jumperless main board, there is no selector needed for CPU
frequency selection,, Please load optiomized Defaults in the CMOS setting,.
The main board will automatically detect CPU frequency (66/100/133 MHz)

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1-2 Specifications
● Chipset : The board can apply either i810DC-100 or i810E chipsets listed
below:
Type 810-DC100 810-E
North GMCH GMCH-E
South ICH ICH
FSB 100MHz 133MHz
Display Cache Yes, 100MHz Yes, 100MHz
ATA ATA66 ATA66
PCI REQ/GNT 6 6
● CPU : can take current Socket-370 P!!! 66/100/133MHz (133 MHz with
i810E only) , Cyrix III & Celeron CPUs.
● Memory : accepts 2 * DIMM in PC-100/PC-133(with i810E only)
specification memory
● VGA : On chip 3D graphics function with shared 4MB 3D texture memory
(or called display cache) (shared 4MB display cache optional )
●Sound : Provides sound function with AC-97 3D sound CODEC.
● Expansion Slot : 2 x PCI slots, 1 x AMR(used for AMR card or MR card)
● IDE : support ULTRA DMA-66 mode
● PCB Board size : 17.0cm x 24.5cm, Micro ATX form factor
● Optional Items :
•TV-out (Chrontel CH7007 chip is needed)
Caution : System needs at least PC-100 memory & over 5VSB ≧ 1 Ampere current
ATX power supply for this main board
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● Other features
•Modem ring on
•Windows 95/98 power off
•Keyboard wake-up
•Mouse wake-up
•DMI, ACPI supported BIOS

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1-3 Limitation
There are some limitations on i810 chipset shown as below:
1. Hardware:
∗Must use PC-100 specification DIMM (PC-133 for i810E only)
∗Must use over 5VSB ≧1 Ampere current.
2. Software (Driver or BIOS):
∗Windows 95 & 98 don’t provide driver (utilities) for i810 chipset. User
needs to install driver carefully before using this board

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1-4 Notice of Hardware Installation
Before installing the main board hardware, note the following things.
A. Check the package
If any of the below items is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from
whom you purchase. Leave this main board in its original package until you
are ready to install it. In the package, there are:
•the main board
•manual
•cables
•driver & utility / CD
B. Make sure power is off.
During hardware installation, be sure that there is no power connected in this
period.
C. Avoid ESD (Electrical Static Discharge)
While working with this main board, always wear a grounded wristband or
ankle strap to avoid ESD (Electrical Static Discharge).

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1-5 Notice of CD Driver Installation
This CD contains below drivers. The user must read “Index” (HTML format)
before installing required drivers. Index offers all the information on all the
drivers.
CD driver is always updated with the latest version, so the actual CD content may
be somewhat different from the above picture.
1. Main boards: 5gxm, 6AAP5, 6va693a, 6va693am, 6va694, 6vapm, 6VPM1,
Amdk7, I810, I815e, I820, K7vat, Kx133, ViaMVP4 (please choose 6va694
directory for this main board).
2. DX7:Windows DirectX7 driver.
3. Flashrom:Bios flashupgrade utility.
4. Intel_INF/VGA/Audio: Run Intel_INF file under I810 Directory & Bus
Master PCI IDE Driver will be automatically detected and installed. Then run
VGA file under I810 directory ,the VGA driver will be installed. The last: run
Audio driver. Driver of ALC100 & ALC200 is the same. Go to the
IntelAC97 directory & run either ALC200 (or ALC100) setup.exe file.
Due to “CIH” virus will damage BIOS completely, user needs to load
Pc-cillin anti-virus software when sets up system.

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Chapter 2 Installation
2-1 Layout Reference
FAN1
FAN3
LED
PGA370
I/O
FAN2
SDRAM
SDRAM
Intel
FW82 801 AA
Intel 810
FW82810E
DIMM1
DIMM2
AMR
COM2
PCI1
PCI2
COM1
VGA
MIC/LINE-IN/LINE-OUT
GAME LPT USB
MOUSE
K/B
ATX PWR
CMOS
SMART
JP10
WAKE_UP
IR3 IR4

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2-2 Jumper Setting
2-2-1 JP10 : Audio Function Selector
JP10 is a 3-pin jumper to enable/disable on board audio function. Set “1-2” to
disable on board audio function and use AMR card installed on slot, set “2-3” to
enable on board audio function and use MR card installed on slot.
JP10 : Audio
Function Selector
Disable on board
AC-97 CODEC
Enable on board
AC-97 CODEC
1
2
3
1
2
3

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2-2-2 SMART: Smart Card Reader Connector(Optional)
The Smart Card is capable of providing secured storage facilities for sensitive
personal information (such as Private keys, Account numbers, Passwords,
Medical information, etc…). The Smart Card Reader can be used for a broad
range of application in GSM, ID, pay TV, banking, … and so forth.

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2-2-3 CMOS Status
Please clear CMOS if password is forgotten. Below is the details to clear CMOS.
CMOS Status
1
2
3
1
2
3
1-2: normal2-3: clear CMOS
Procedure to clear CMOS:
Step 1: Shut down the system and disconnect the power supply from AC power.
Step 2: Pull out the power supply cable from the power connector.
Step 3: Short the CMOS jumper by putting jumper cap on Pin 2-3 for a few seconds.
Step 4: Return the cap to pin 1-2 at normal setup.
Step 5: Link the power cable to the connector & connect AC power to power supply.
Step 6: Turn on system power.
If you’d like to set password, press “Del” Key during system boot up to enter CMOS
setup and establish a new password.

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2-3 Connectors
There are many connectors on this main board. Refer to the following pages for
details.
2-3-1 Front Panel
Front panel has connectors such as “POWER-LED,” “SPEAKER,”
“RESET,” “HD-LED,” “TB-LED,” ”POWER-SW.” Please refer to the
following further information.

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POWER-LED is a 3-pin connector. It is used to connect to the LED on the case
front panel. The LED shows the status of the power.
SPEAKER is a 4-pin keyed Berg strip. It is used to connect the case speaker to
the main board for sound effect.
RESET is a 2-pin keyed Berg strip, connected to the push button reset switch on
the case’s front panel. Shorting both pin 1 & pin 2 can reset the system, which is
similar to the power off and then on again.
HD-LED (Hard Disk activity LED connector) is a 2-pin keyed Berg strip. It is
used to connect to front panel Hard Disk LED.
TURBO-LED is a 2-pin Berg strip on case front panel indicates the current speed
status of system.
POWER-SW. is a 2-pin connector which controls power “on” and “off”.

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2-3-2 Back Panel Connectors
Back Panel Connectors are GAME Port, MIC, LINE-IN, LINE-OUT, COM1/
COM2, LPT, USB, PS/2 keyboard, and PS/2 mouse on case back panel. Refer to
below details.
PS/2 Mouse
Keyboard
LINE-OUTCOM1 VGA
LPT Game port
LINE-IN
MIC
COM2

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COM1 & COM2
The onboard serial port 1 and port 2 are the 9-pin D-subminature male connector
COM1 and COM2. COM1 and COM2 can be disabled in BIOS setup. Please refer
to Chapter 3 “Integrated Peripherals” for more information.
KBD/PS2 MOUSE
The onboard PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors are 6-pin Mini-Din
connectors.
LPT
The onboard parallel port is a 25-pin female connector. It supports standard
printer port, Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP), Extended Capabilities Port (ECP),
Standard Parallel Port (SPP).
USB: USB (Universal Serial Bus) Connector
Universal Serial Bus connector, marked as “USB,” is used to connect USB
devices. There are 2 USB connectors on this main board.
Midi/Game Port & External Audio Connectors
Midi/Game port has 15 pins connecting to the game joystick. External Audio
connectors are “LINE-OUT, LINE-IN, MIC-IN” for audio functions.