AMPTRON M810LR User manual

Mainboard User’s Manual
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AMI is a trademark of Award Software Inc.
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MediaRing Talk is a registered trademark of MediaRing Inc.
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Copyright © 2002
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M810 Series, V7.1J
S73X/October 2002

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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. Please rest assured that our RD
department has already tested and verified these drivers. Just
click the “Continue Anyway” button and go ahead the
installation.

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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 Memory...................................................................9
Setting Jumper Switches...................................................10
Install the Mainboard........................................................11
Optional Extension Brackets.............................................12
Install Other Devices........................................................14
Expansion Slots................................................................17
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility..................................................19
Introduction .....................................................................19
Running the Setup Utility..................................................20
Standard CMOS Setup Page..............................................21
Advanced Setup Page.......................................................22
Power Management Setup Page.........................................23
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page.........................................25
Load Optimal Settings ......................................................26
Load Best Performance Settings........................................26
Features Setup Page..........................................................27
CPU PnP Setup Page........................................................29
Hardware Monitor Page....................................................30
Change Password .............................................................30
Exit .................................................................................31
Chapter 4: Software & Applications..........................................33
Introduction .....................................................................33
Installing Support Software...............................................34
Bundled Software Installation ...........................................36

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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.
Model Chipset Memory
Manufacture
GeForce 2 GTS 32M Winfast
GeForce 2 GTS DDR 32M MSIMS-8815
GeForce 2 GTS DDR
PRO 64M ELSA GLADIAC
GeForce 2 GTS DDR
PRO 64M GIGABYTE GV- GF2010
GeForce 2 MX 32M ASUS AGP-V7100
GeForce 3 DDR 64M ELSA GLADIAC 920
Matrox Millennium G400 32M Matrox
NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Vanta 32M Top solution
RIVA TNT2 32M ASUS AGP-V3800

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This mainboard has an AMD DuronProcessor. This mainboard
uses the SiS730S chipset that integrates a 128-bit AGP Graphics
Accelerator, and provides an optional 2X/4X AGP slot for highly
graphics display, the CPU Plug & Play through firmware, Ultra
DMA 33/66/100 function. The mainboard has a built-in AC’97
4Ch Codec, provides an AMR(Audio Modem Riser) slot to
support Audio and Modem application, and has a built-in
10BaseT/100BaseTX Network Interface. In addition, the
mainboard has an extended set of ATX I/O Ports including PS/2
keyboard and mouse ports, two USB ports, one LAN port, one
parallel port, one serial port and one VGA port. Connecting the
Extended USB Module to the mainborad makes two extra USB
ports.
This mainboard has all the features you need to develop a powerful
multimedia workstation that is network ready. The board is Micro
ATX size and has power connectors for an ATXpower supply.

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Key Features
The key features of this mainboard include:
CPU Type
♦Supports AMD Duron processor
Memory Support
♦Two DIMM slots for 168-pin SDRAM memory modules
♦Maximum installed memory is 2 x 512MB = 1GB
Expansion Slots
♦One AMR slot for a special audio/modem riser card
♦One optional AGP4X slot for AGP 2.0-cpmpliant interface
♦Two 32-bit PCI slots for PCI 2.2-compliant bus interface.
Onboard IDE channels
♦Primary and Secondary PCI IDE channels
♦Support for PIO (programmable input/output) modes
♦Support for Multiword DMA modes
♦Support for Bus Mastering and Ultra DMA 33/66/100
modes
Power Supply and Power Management
♦ATX power supply connector
♦ACPI and previous PMU support, suspend switch,
keyboard power on/off
♦Supports Wake on Modem, Wake on LAN and Wake on
Alarm

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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
♦Supports hardware DVD Accelerator
AC’97 Audio Codec: CMI9738/VT1612A
CMI9738
♦Compliant with AC’97 2.2 specification
♦Full-duplex Codec with independent and variable sampling
rate
♦Earphone Buffer Built-In, SNR up to 90db
♦4Ch DAC, support 4-channel speak-out
♦Advanced power management support
VT1612A
♦Compliant with AC’97 2.1 specification
♦Three Audio Jacks –Line-Out, Line-In and Microphone-In
♦Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro Compatible
♦Digital I/O compatible with consumer mode S/PDIF
♦Advanced power management support
(Note: Either CMI9738 or VT1612A AC’97 Codec chipset is
installed on the mainboard.)
Onboard I/O Ports
♦Provides PC99 Color Connectors for easy peripheral device
connections
♦Floppy disk drive connector with 1Mb/s transfer rate
♦One serial port with 16550-compatible fast UART
♦One parallel port with ECP and EPP support
♦Two USB ports and optional two USB ports module
♦Two PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse
♦One infrared port connector for optional module

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Hardware Monitoring
♦Built-in hardware monitoring for CPU & System
temperatures, fan speeds and mainboard voltages
Built-in Ethernet LAN
♦Built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet LAN
♦LAN controller integrates Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY
compliant with IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T and
ANSI X3.263 TP-PMD standards
♦Compliant with ACPI 1.0 and the Network Device Class
Power Management 1.0
♦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
Bundled Software
♦PC-Cillin2000 provides automatic virus protection under
Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
♦MediaRing Talkprovides PC to PC or PC to Phone
internet phone communication
♦3Deep delivers the precise imagery and displays accurate
color in your monitor
♦Recovery Genius 21st V5.0 provides the function to
recover, reserve and transfer hard disk data.
♦CD Ghost is the software stimulating a real CD-ROM to
perform equivalent function.
♦Language Genius 21st is the software to provides learning
tools of language and singing.
♦PC DJ is a dual-MP3 player that enables users to actually
mix music right on their own personal computers.
♦Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0 is the software to help users
read .PDF files.

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Dimensions
♦Micro ATX form factor (24.4cm x 22cm)
Package Contents
Attention: This mainboard series includes two different models.
They are M810LR (LAN Ready), and M810 (without LAN).
Please contact your local supplier for your purchase model.
Each model will support different specification, list as below:
Model Specification
M810LR Onboard LAN PHY(U17) and LAN (RJ45)
connector
M810 ---
Your mainboard package ships with the following items:
qThe mainboard
qThis User’s Guide
q1 UDMA/66 IDE cable
q1 Floppy disk drive cable
qSupport software on CD-ROM disk
Optional Accessories
You can purchase the following optional accessories for this
mainboard.
qExtended USB module
qAMR v.90 Fax/Modem card

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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.
2. During installation, wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If
you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by
touching the bare metal of the system chassis.
3. Handle the mainboard carefully by the edges. Avoid touching
the components unless it is absolutely necessary. During
installation put the mainboard on top of the static-protection
packaging it came in with the component side facing up.
Pre-Installation Inspection
1. Inspect the mainboard for damage to the components and
connectors on the board.
2. If you suspect that the mainboard has been damaged, do not
connect power to the system. Contact your mainboard vendor
and report the damage.

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Chapter 2
Mainboard Installation
To install this mainboard in a system, follow the procedures in this
chapter:
qIdentify the mainboard components
qInstall one or more system memory modules
qVerify that any jumpers or switches are set correctly
qInstall the mainboard in a system chassis (case)
qConnect any extension brackets or cables to the mainboard
connector headers
qInstall any other devices and make the appropriate connections
to the mainboard connector headers.
Note:
1. Before installing this mainboard, make sure jumper JP4 set to
Normal setting. See this chapter for information on locating
JP4 and the setting options.
2. Never connect power to the system during installation.Doing
so may damage the mainboard.

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Mainboard Components
The diagram below identifies major components on the mainboard.
Note:Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in
the illustration above are for testing only.
CAUTION: Switching Power Supplier Limitation
The switching power supplier MUST support the specification as
the following table for AMD K7 CPUs.
CPU Duron
SPS 150W(min)
+5V 14A(min)

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I/O Ports
The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports
on the mainboard.
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
Parallel Port Game/MIDI Port
Serial Port COM1/3
USB Ports Microphone Jack
Line-Out Jack
VGA Port
Line-In Jack
LAN Port
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.
DIMM2
DIMM1

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For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin, 3.3V unbuffered PC100
or PC133 SDRAM memory modules. You can install any size
memory module from 32 MB to 512MB, so the maximum memory
size is 2 x 512MB = 1GB.
The edge connectors on the memory modules have cut outs, which
coincide with spacers in the DIMM sockets so that memory
modules can only be installed in the correct orientation.
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.
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.
1
JP4

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1
Jumper JP4: Clear CMOS Memory
Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You
may need to clear the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup
Utility are incorrect and prevent 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.
Function Jumper Setting
Normal Operation Short Pins 2-3
Clear CMOS Memory Short Pins 1-2
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.
Install the mainboard in a case. Follow the instructions provided by
the case manufacturer using the hardware and internal mounting
points on the chassis.
Connect the power connector from the power supply to the ATX1
connector on the mainboard.
If there is a cooling fan installed in the system chassis, connect the
cable from the cooling fan to the JP2 fan power connector on the
mainboard.
JP2
ATX1
SPK1
1
AUDIO1
1
SW1

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Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK1header on the
mainboard.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1SPKR 2NC
3GND 4+5V
Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the SW1 header.
Here is the list of SW1 pin assignment.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1HDD LED 2POWER(ACPI) LED
3HDD LED 4POWER(ACPI) LED
5RESET SWITCH 6POWER BUTTON
7RESET SWITCH 8POWER BUTTON
9RSVD_DNU 10 KEY
If there are a headphone jack or/and a microphone jack on the front
panel, connect the cables to the AUDIO1header on the mainboard.
Here is the list of AUDIO1 pin assignment.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1MIC 2GND
3MIC-P4VCC
5FPOUT-R6RET-R
7NC 8KEY
9FPOUT-L10 RET-L
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.

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Extended USB Module
This module bracket has two USB ports for more USB devices
(USB port 3-4).
Pin
Signal Pin Signal
1+5V 2+5V
3P0-4P1-
5P0+ 6P1+
7GND 8GND
9KEY 10 NC
1. Locate the JUSB1 header on the mainboard.
2. Plug the bracket cable onto the JUSB1 header.
3. In the system chassis, remove one of the expansion slot covers
and install the extension bracket into the opening. Use the
screw that held the slot cover to secure the extension bracket to
the chassis.
JUSB1 Header
1
2

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Install Other Devices
Install and connect any other devices in the system following the
steps below.
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.
Install your drives and connect power from the system power
supply. Use the cable provided to connect the drives to the floppy
disk drive header FLOPPY.
IDE Devices
IDE devices include hard disk drives, high-density diskette drives,
and CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives, among others.
The mainboard ships with an IDE cable that can support one or two
IDE devices. If you connect two devices to a single cable, you
must configure one of the drives as Master and one of the drives as
Slave. The documentation of the IDE device will tell you how to
configure the device as a Master or Slave device. The Master
device connects to the end of the cable.
Install the device(s) and connect power from the system power
supply. Use the cable provided to connect the device(s) to the
Primary IDE channel connector IDE1 on the mainboard.
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.
IDE1
1
1
IDE2
FLOPPY
1

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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.
On the mainboard, locate the two 4-pin connectors CD1and CD2.
There are two kinds of connector because different brands of CD-
ROM drive have different kinds of audio cable connectors.
Connect the cable to the appropriate connector.
CD1
Pin Signal
1CD IN L
2GND
3GND
4CD IN R
CD2
Pin Signal
1GND
2CD IN R
3GND
4CD IN L
CD1
CD2
1
JP6
1
IR1 Header
1
2

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Infrared Port
You can connect an infrared port to the mainboard. You can
purchase this option from third-party vendors.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1RESERVED 2KEY
3+5V 4GND
5IRTX 6IRRX
1. Locate the infrared port IR1 header on the mainboard.
2. If you are adding an infrared port, connect the ribbon cable
from the port to the header and then secure the port to an
appropriate place in your system chassis.
Onboard LAN LED Connections
If you have a set indicator LEDs for the onboard LAN
communication, you can connect the LED cable to the header JP6.
Pins 1-2 are for Link LED. Pins 3-4 are for 10/100 Mbps mode
LED, the onboard LAN run in 100 Mbps mode whenthe LED lit.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1LinkLED 2VCC
3GND 410/100 Mbps mode LED