AMPTRON M935 Series User manual

Mainboard User’s Manual
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M935 Series, V7.0A
S650/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...............................................................6
Static Electricity Precautions ...............................................7
Pre-Installation Inspection...................................................7
Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation ...............................................9
Mainboard Components....................................................10
I/O Ports..........................................................................10
Install A CPU...................................................................11
Installing Memory Modules ..............................................12
Setting Jumper Switches...................................................14
Install the Mainboard........................................................15
Optional Extension Brackets.............................................16
Install Other Devices........................................................17
Expansion Slots ...............................................................19
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility..................................................21
Introduction .....................................................................21
Running the Setup Utility..........…………………………...22
Standard CMOS Setup Page..............................................23
Advanced Setup Page.......................................................24
Power Management Setup Page.........................................26
PCI/Plug and Play Setup Page...........................................27
Load Optimal Settings ......................................................28
Load Best Performance Settings........................................28
Features Setup Page..........................................................29
CPU PnP Setup Page........................................................30
Hardware Monitor Page....................................................31
Change Password .............................................................31
Exit .................................................................................32
Chapter 4: Software & Applications..........................................33
Introduction .....................................................................33
Installing Support Software...............................................34
Bundled Software Insatllation ...........................................36

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1: Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This mainboard has a Socket-478 processor socket for Intel
Pentium 4 type of processors supporting front side bus (FSB)
speeds up to 533 MHz.
This mainboard integrates the SiS650/650GL/651 Northbridge
along with SiS961/962/962L Southbridge chipsets that supports
built-in AC97 Codec, 2DDR + 2 SDR modules up to 2GB
system memory, and provides Ultra DMA 33/66/100 function.
These chipsets’ function is detailed as the Chipset description in
next section. This mainboard integrates a 256-bit 3D/2D Graphics
Engine, Video Accelerator and Advanced Hardware Acceleration
MPEGI/MPEGII Video Decoderfor the Intel Pentium 4 series
based PC systems. It has the external AGP slot with AGP 4X
266MHz capability, one AMR(Audio Modem Riser) slot to
support Audio and Modem application, and built-in
10BaseT/100BaseTX Network Interface. In addition, this
mainboard has a full set of I/O ports including two PS/2 ports for
mouse and keyboard, two serial ports, one parallel port, one
MIDI/game port and four USB ports--two backpanel ports,
onboard USB header JUSB1 providing two extra ports(they will
support USB 2.0 if SiS962 SB installed on the mainboard). By
means of the Extended USB Module connected to the mainboard,
you can make two extra USB ports.
This mainboard is Micro ATX size and has power connectors for
an ATXpower supply and measures 244 x 244mm.

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Key Features
The key features of this mainboard include:
Socket-478 Processor
♦The PGA Socket 478
♦Supports Intel Pentium 4 seriesCPUs
♦Supports up to 533 MHz Front-Side Bus
Chipset
There are SiS650/650GL/651Northbridge and SiS961/962/962L
Southbridge in this chipset in accordance with an innovative and
scalable architecture with proven reliability and performance. Here
is a list of the chipset arrangement and their respective features:
Northbridge Southbridge Function
SiS650 SiS961 CPU FSB: 533MHz; Ultra DMA
ATA100; DDR266
SiS650GL SiS961 CPU FSB: 533MHz; Ultra DMA
ATA100; DDR266
SiS650GL SiS962/962L CPU FSB: 533MHz; Ultra DMA
ATA100; DDR266, USB2.0
SiS651 SiS962/962L CPU FSB: 533MHz; Ultra
DMA ATA133; DDR333,
and USB2.0
Memory Support
♦Two 168-pin DIMM slots for SDRAM memory modules
♦Two 184-pin DIMM slots for DDR memory modules
♦Support SDRAM up to 133 MHz /DDR up to 333MHz (for
SiS651 NB only) memory bus
♦Maximum installed memory is 2GB
Notice: You can NOT use SDRAM and DDR simultaneously.

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Expansion Slots
♦One AMR slot for a special audio/modem riser card
♦One 2x/4xAGP slot for AGP 2.0-compliant 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 ATA 100/133
modes
Power Supply and Power Management
♦ATX power supply connector
♦Meets ACPI 1.0b and APM 1.2 requirements, keyboard
power on/off
♦Supports RTC Alarm, Wake On Modem, AC97 Wake-Up
and USB Wake-Up
Onboard VGA
♦Supports AGP V2.0 Compliant
♦Supports AGP4X/2X interface and Fast Write Transaction
♦Supports high performance & high quality 3D
Accelerator—A built-in 256-bit 3D engine, up to 143 MHz
3D engine clock speed
♦Supports high performance 128-bit 2D Accelerator—Ultra-
AGPIITM 2GB/s data read for all 2D engine functions
♦Maximum Share Memory size is 64MB
AC97 Audio Codec: 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

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Built-in Ethernet LAN
♦Built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX Ethernet LAN
♦SiS961/962 Embedded Fast Ethernet MAC and onboard
Realtek VT6103 LAN 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 I/O Ports
The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
♦Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
♦Two serial ports
♦One parallel port
♦One MIDI/game port
♦Four USB ports (two backpanel ports, onboard USB
header providing two extra ports)
♦Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
Hardware Monitoring
♦Built-in hardware monitoring for CPU & System
temperatures, fan speeds and mainboard voltages.
Onboard Flash ROM
♦Supports Plug and Play configuration of peripheral devices
and expansion cards
USB 2.0 (for SiS962/962L SB only)
♦Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification
Revision 2.0
♦Compliant with Intel’s Enhanced Host Controller
Interface Specification Revision 0.95
♦Compliant with Universal Host Controller Interface
Specification Revision 1.1

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♦PCI multi-function device consists of two UHCI Host
Controllercores for full-/low-speed signaling and one
EHCI Host Controller core for high-speed signaling
♦Root hub consists 4 downstream facing ports with
integrated physical layer transceivers shared by UHCI and
EHCI Host Controller
♦Support PCI-Bus Power Management Interface
Specification release 1.1
♦Legacy support for all downstream facing ports
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 V5.0provides 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.
Dimensions
♦Micro ATX form factor 244 x 244mm

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Package Contents
Attention: This mainboard serial has four models,
M935ALU(SiS651 NB+SiS962/962L SB,USB2.0, LAN),
M935LU(SiS650GL NB+SiS962/962L SB, USB2.0, LAN),
M935L(SiS650/650GL NB+SiS961 SB, with AGP 4x slot, LAN)
and M935(without LAN). Please contact your local supplier for
more information about your purchased model. Each model will
support different specification listed as below:
Model Specification
M935ALU Onboard LAN PHY chip (U17), RJ-45 LAN
connector, and supports USB2.0
when SiS651 NB+SiS962/962L SB are
installed
M935LU Onboard LAN PHY chip (U17), RJ-45 LAN
connector, and supports USB2.0
when SiS650GL NB+SiS962/962L SB are
installed
M935L Onboard LAN PHY chip (U17), RJ-45 LAN
connector, supports USB1.1
SiS650/650GL NB + SiS961 SB èwith AGP
4x slot
M935 USB connector for USB1.1
Your mainboard package contains the following items:
qThe mainboard
qThe User’s Manual
qOne diskette drive ribbon cable
qOne IDE drive ribbon cable
qSoftware support CD
qOne VGA extension bracket
Optional Accessories
You can purchase the following optional accessories for this
mainboard.
qExtended USB module
qAMR v.90 56K 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, please follow the instructions
in this chapter:
qIdentify the mainboard components
qInstall a CPU
qInstall one or more system memory modules
qVerify that all jumpers or switches are set correctly
qInstall the mainboard in a system chassis (case)
qConnect any extension brackets or cables to connecting
headers on the mainboard
qInstall other devices and make the appropriate connections to
the mainboard connecting headers.
Note:
1. Before installing this mainboard, make sure jumper JP3 is
under Normal setting. See this chapter for information about
locating JP3 and the setting options.
2. Never connect power to the system during installation;
otherwise, it may damage the mainboard.

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Mainboard Components
Use the diagram below to identify the major components on the
mainboard.
Note:Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in
the illustration above are for testing only.
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
USB
ports
Parallel port (LPT1)
Serial port
COM 1
VGA
Line-in
Game port
Microphone
Line-out
LAN
port

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1. Upper PS/2 port connects a PS/2 pointing device.
2. Lower PS/2 port connects a PS/2 keyboard.
3. USB ports connect USB devices.
4. LPT1 connects printers or other parallel
communications devices.
5. COM ports connect serial devices such as mice or
fax/modems. COM1 is identified by the system as
COM1; the VGA port to connect graphic display
devices.
6. Game port connects a joystick or a MIDI device.
7. Three audio ports connect audio devices. The left
side jack is for a stereo line-out signal. The middle
jack is for a stereo line-in signal. The right side jack
is for a microphone.
8. LAN port connects to the network.
Install A CPU
This mainboard has a Socket-478 which supports Intel Pentium 4
series processors.
To ensure reliability, ensure that your processor has a
heatsink/cooling fan assembly.
Do neither try to install a Socket 370 processor nor a Socket423 in
the Socket-478. A Socket 370 processor such as the Pentium III, or
Celeron , does not fit in the Socket 478.
The following processor is currently supported by this mainboard.
Intel P4 478: 1.4GHz ~ 2.2GHz, FSB: 400/533MHz

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Installing a Socket-478 Processor
A processor installs into the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket-478
on the mainboard.
1. Locate the Socket-478 and CPU FAN JP1. Pull the locking
lever out slightly from the socket and raise it to the upright
position.
2. On the processor, identify the Pin-1 corner by its beveled edge.
3. On the Socket-478, identify the Pin-1 corner. The Pin-1 corner
is at the top of the locking lever when it locked.
4. Match the Pin-1 corners and insert the processor into the
socket. No force is required and the processor should drop into
place freely.
5. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the catch on
the side of the socket. This secures the CPU in the socket.
6. All processors should be installed with a combination
heatsink/cooling fan, connect the cable from the fan to the
CPU fan power connector JP1.
Installing Memory Modules
This mainboard accommodates 168-pin 3.3V/184-pin 2.5V
unbuffered SDRAM memory modules. The memory chips must be
standard or registered SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory).
The CPU supports 133MHz system bus. The SDRAM DIMMs
and DDRs can synchronously work with 133 MHz or operates over
a 266 MHz system bus.
JP1
Socket
-
478
Pin
-
1 Corner

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You must install at least one memory module in order to work out
the mainboard, either SDRAM or DDR SDRAM, but you can
not use them simultaneously.
SDRAM provides 800 MB/s or 1 GB/s data transfer rate
corresponding with the bus 100 MHz or 133 MHz. It doubles the
rate to 1.6 GB/s and 2.1 GB/s by transferring data on both the
rising and falling edges of the clock. DDR SDRAM uses additional
power and ground lines and requires 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered
DIMM module rather than the 168-pin 3.3V unbuffered DIMMs
used by SDRAM.
Installation Procedure
The mainboard accommodates two memory modules. You must
install at least one module in any of the three slots. Each module
can be installed with up to 2GB system memory.
Refer to the following to install the memory modules.
1. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot
down.
2. Align the memory module with the slot. The
DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the
DIMMs are keyed with cutouts so that they can
only be installed correctly.
3. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge
connector match the notches in the DIMM slot.
4. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it
firmly down until it seats correctly. The slot latches
are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the
DIMM.
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4

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5. Install any remaining DIMM modules.
Setting Jumper Switches
Jumpers are sets of pins that 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.
Jumper JP3: Clear CMOS Memory
This jumper can 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
Clear CMOS Short Pins 1-2
Normal Mode Short Pins 2-3
JP3
1

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Install the Mainboard
Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case). The board is an
ATX size mainboard with a twin-tier of I/O ports. You can install
this mainboard in an 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
ATX_PW1 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.
Connect the cable from the PC speaker to the SPK1 header on the
mainboard. Here is a list of SPK1 header’s pin assignments.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1SPKR 2NC
3GND 4+5V
Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the SW1 header.
Here is a list of SW1 header’s pin assignments.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1HDDLED_P 2FP ACPI LED
3HDDLED_N 4FP ACPI LED
5RST_SW_N 6PW_BT_P
7RST_SW_P 8PW_BT_N
9RSVD_DNU 10 KEY
AUDIO1
SPK1
1
1
ATX_PW1
1
SW1
JP2

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If there are a headphone jack or/and a microphone jack on the front
panel, connect the cables to the AUDIO1 header on the mainboard.
Here is a list of AUDIO1 header’s pin assignments.
Pin Signal Pin Signal
1AUD_MIC 2AUD_GND
3AUD_MIC_ 4AUD_VCC
5AUD_FPOUT_ 6AUD_RET_R
7NC 8KEY
9AUD_FPOUT_ 10 AUD_RET_L
Optional Extension Brackets
For this mainboard, you can also obtain a USB module extension
bracket for more USB ports. 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).
Pin
Signal Pin Signal
1VCC 2VCC
3DATA1-4DATA2-
5DATA1+ 6DATA2+
7GND 8GND
9KEY 10 NC
JUSB1
1