AMPTRON PIII-3754LMR User manual

Mainboard User’s Manual
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M754LMR, V1.3C
A163X/June 2000

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For systemassembler, please make surethe power
supplier may provide 150 Watts (min.)

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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
Install A CPU.....................................................................9
Install Memory.................................................................11
Setting Jumper Switches...................................................11
Install the Mainboard........................................................14
Install the Extension Brackets...........................................15
Expansion Slots................................................................16
Install Other Devices........................................................17
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility ..................................................21
Introduction .....................................................................21
Running the Setup Utility..................................................22
Standard CMOS SetupPage..............................................23
Advanced SetupPage.......................................................24
Power Management Setup Page.........................................26
PCI /Plug and Play Setup Page.........................................28
Load Optimal Settings ......................................................29
Load Best Performance Settings........................................29
Features Setup Page..........................................................29
CPUPnP Setup Page........................................................31
Hardware Monitor Page....................................................32
Change Password.............................................................32
Exit .................................................................................33
Chapter 4: Software & Applications..........................................35
Introduction .....................................................................35
Installing Support Software...............................................35
Installing under Windows 98.............................................37
Using the PCI Audio Software..........................................39
The Four Speaker System.................................................40

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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. GAMUT2000 Family ..................................................B2
1.1 LifeAmp - Versatile Audio Playback System ...........B2
1.2AudioPort - Audio Transportation System ...............B4
2. Installation ..................................................................B5
2.1 Before Beginning: System Requirements ................B5
2.2Uninstalling the Previous of GAMUT2000 ..............B5
3. Main Console .............................................................B7
3.1 Introduction ..........................................................B7
3.2 Function and Operation ..........................................B7
3.3 Main Menu ...........................................................B9

1: Introduction
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This mainboard has a Socket 370,which uses either an Intel
PPGA Celeronor FCPGA Pentium-III processor.
This mainboard supports front-side bus speeds of 66MHz,
100MHzor 133MHz.
This mainboard uses the GFX PRO chipset which integrates a 3D
128-bit AGPGraphics Acceleratorand has anembedded
10BaseT/100BaseTXNetwork Interface.The mainboard has a
built-in PCI 3D SoundSystemand a V.90 Fax/ModemDAA
module is shipped with the mainboard. In addition, the mainboard
has a full set of ATX I/O Ports including PS/2keyboard and
mouse ports, twoUSB ports, a parallel port, a serial port and a
VGA port.
This mainboard has all the features you needto develop a powerful
multimedia workstation that is networkready, and has built-in
communications. The board is Micro-ATXsize andhas power
connector for an ATXpower supply.

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Key Features
The key features of this mainboard include:
Socket-370 Processor Support
Supports PPGA Celerons from300MHz to 600MHz.
FCPGA PentiumIII CPUs are supported
Supports 66MHz, 100MHz, 105MHz or 133MHz FSB
MemorySupport
Two DIMMslots for 168-pin SDRAMmemory modules
Support for 66MHz, 100MHz, & 133MHz memory bus
Maximum installed memory is 2 x 512MB = 1 GB
Expansion Slots
Three 32-bit PCI slots
Onboard IDE channels
Primary and SecondaryPCI IDE channels
Support for PIO (programmable input/output) modes
Support for Multiword DMA modes
Support for Bus Mastering andUltra DMA 33/66 modes
Power Supply and Power Management
ATX power supply connector
ACPI andprevious 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 advanced128-bit 2D/3D AGPGraphics
Accelerator
SharedSDRAM memory architecture allows a maximum of
32 MB main memory to act as frame buffer
Supports high resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 and 16-bit
color pipeline
High performance 128-bit 2D GUI/DirectDraw acceleration
Video Accelerationfor DirectShow, MPEG-1, MPEG-2
and Indeo
Sound System
Complies with the PC98 audio specification
16-bit CODEC for full-duplex playback and recording
HRTF3D professional audio supports both Direct Sound
3D®and A3D®-compatible interfaces plus support for 4-
channelspeakers
Driver support for MS-DOS, Microsoft Windows
95/98/2000/NT 4.0
Built-in 32ohm earphone buffer and 3D surround sound
Provides MPU-401Game/MIDI port and legacy Sound
Blaster 16 support
Downloadable Wave-table Synthesizer supports Direct
Music®
StereoMixer supports analog mixing from CD-Audio and
Line In or digital mixing from voice, FM/Wave-table and
digital CD-Audio

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Onboard I/O Ports
Provides PC99Color Connectors for easyperipheral device
connections
Floppy disk drive connector with 1Mb/s transfer rate
One serial port with 16550-compatible fast UART
One parallel port with ECP andEPP support
Two USB ports and two PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse
One infrared port connector for optional module
Built-in Ethernet LAN
10BaseT/100BaseTXEthernet 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 1.0and the NetworkDevice Class
Power Management 1.0
High Performance provided by 100Mbps clock generator
and data recovery circuit for 100Mbps receiver
Fax/ModemDAA Module
56 Kbps Fax/ModemDAA module
Supports V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22
Supports Auto Fallback and MNP 5, V.42bis data
compression with 115,200-compatible Virtual UART
Requires 16MB RAM and Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT
Onboard Flash ROM
Supports Plug and Play configuration of peripheral devices
and expansion cards
Built-in virus protection using Trend’s ChipAwayVirus
provides boot process virus protection.

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BundledSoftware
PC-Cillinprovides automatic virus protection under DOS,
Windows 95/98
SuperVoice is data,fax and voice communication software
Gamut2000 provides professional audio features included
MP3encoding/playback
MediaRing Talk provides PC to PC or PC to Phone
internet phone communication
S-YXG50 is music synthesizer software toplayback MIDI
files on the system
Corel WordPerfect Suite 8 is a Windows®base office
application suite (optional)
Dimensions
Micro-ATX form factor (24.4cm x 21cm)
Package Contents
Your mainboard package ships with the following items:
The mainboard
This User’s Guide
1 UDMA/33IDE cable
Floppy disk drive cable
Fax/Modem DAA module
Support software on CD-ROM disk
Optional Accessories
You canpurchase the following optional accessories for this
mainboard.
UDMA/66 IDE cable

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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. Keepthe mainboard and other components in their original
static-proof packaging until you are ready toinstall them.
2. During installation, wear a grounded wrist strapif 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:
Identify the mainboard components
Install a CPU
Install one or more systemmemory modules
Verify that anyjumpers or switches are set correctly
Install the mainboard in a systemchassis (case)
Connect anyextension brackets or cables to the mainboard
connector headers
Install any other devices and make the appropriate connections
to the mainboard connector headers.
Note:
1. Before installing this mainboard, make sure jumper JP9 is set
to Normal, the default setting is set to Clear CMOS. See this
chapter for information on locating this jumper 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
Use the diagram below to identify the major components on the
mainboard.
Note: Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear
in this illustration arefor testingonly.

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Install A CPU
This mainboard has a Socket 370 which supports Celeron PPGA,
FCPGA Pentium-III processors.
To ensure reliability, ensure thatyourprocessorhas a
heatsink/cooling fanassembly.
Do not try to install a Socket 7 processor in the Socket-370. A
Socket 7 processorsuchas the Pentium-MMX, or the AMD K5/K6
does not fit in the Socket 370.
The following list notes the processors that are currently supported
by this mainboard.
PPGA Celeron:300~600 MHz, FSB: 66 MHz
FCPGA Pentium-III:500~866MHz, FSB: 100MHz, 133MHz
Installing a Socket-370Processor
A processor installs into the ZIF (ZeroInsertion Force) Socket-370
on the mainboard.
1. Locate the Socket-370, JP2, JP8 and FAN1. 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.
1 1
FAN1
Pin-1Corner
Socket-370
JP2
A
B
C
D
JP8
A B

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3. On the Socket-370, identify the Pin-1 corner. The Pin-1 corner
is at the end of the locking lever when it is locked.
4. Matchthe Pin-1 corners and insert the processor into the
socket. Noforce is required and the processor should drop into
place freely.
5. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the catchon
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 fanto the
CPU fanpower connector FAN1.
7. Locate the jumper JP2and JP8. Use these twojumpers to
select the CPU speed that you have installed. See the setting
list below. CPU speed is equal to the CPU Frequency xthe
CPU Multiplier.
CPU FrequencySelector: JP8
Frequency
66 MHz
100 MHz
105 MHz
133 MHz
JP8-A
2-3
1-2
2-3
1-2
JP8-B
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
CPU Multiplier Selector: JP2
Multiplier
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
JP2-A
short
open
short
open
short
open
short
JP2-B
short
short
short
short
short
short
short
JP2-C
short
short
open
open
short
short
open
JP2-D
short
short
short
short
open
open
open
CPU Multiplier Selector: JP2
Multiplier
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
JP2-A
open
short
open
short
open
short
JP2-B
short
open
open
open
open
open
JP2-C
open
short
short
open
open
short
JP2-D
open
short
short
short
short
open

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Install Memory
The mainboard has two DIMMsockets for systemmemory
modules. You must install at least one memory module in order to
use the mainboard.
For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin, 3.3V unbuffered
SDRAM memory modules. If the installed CPU uses a 100 MHz
systembus, you must use PC100 or PC133 memory. If the
installed CPU uses a 66 MHz systembus, you must use PC66
memory. You caninstall any size memory module from 16 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 DIMMsockets sothat memory
modules can only be installed in the correct orientation.
To install a module, push the retaining latches at either endof the
socket outwards. Position the memory module correctly and insert
it into the DIMMsocket. 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 connectedtogether with
jumper caps. The jumper caps change the waythe mainboard
operates by changing the electronic circuits on the mainboard. If a
DIMM2
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jumper capconnects two pins, we saythe pins are SHORT. If a
jumper capis removed from two pins, the pins are OPEN.
Jumper JP9: Clear CMOS Memory
Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You
may needto 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 capinto the CLEAR
setting for a few seconds.
Function
Jumper Setting
Normal Operation
Short Pins 1-2
Clear CMOS Memory
Short Pins 2-3
Jumper JP5: Modem& Audio System Enable/disable
This jumper consists of two sets of3-pin jumpers (pins 1,3,5 and
pins 2,4,6). Use pins 2,4,6 to enable or disable the onboard sound
system. Use pins 1,3,5 to enable or disable the onboard Modem.
Function
Jumper Setting
Enable Onboard Audio
Short Pins 2-4
Disable Onboard Audio
Short Pins 4-6
Enable Onboard Modem
Short Pins 1-3
Disable Onboard Modem
Short Pins 3-5
Note: If you use pins2,4,6to disablethe onboard sound
system, the Fax/Modemis also disabled, evenif you haveset
pins 1,3,5the EnableFax/Modemsetting.
JP9
1
JP7
1
JP2
A
B
C
D
1 1
JP8
A B
JP5
1 2

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Jumper JP7: Enable/Disable OnboardLAN
Use this 3-pin jumper to enable or disable the onboard network
adapter.
Function
Jumper Setting
Enable Onboard LAN
Short Pins 1-2
Disable Onboard LAN
Short Pins 2-3
Jumper JP8: CPU FrequencySelectors
This jumper consists of two sets of 3-pin jumpers JP8-A and JP8-
B.Use the jumper to select the frequency for the installed CPU.
Frequency
66 MHz
100 MHz
105 MHz
133 MHz
JP8-A
2-3
1-2
2-3
1-2
JP8-B
2-3
2-3
1-2
1-2
Jumper JP2: CPU Multiplier Selectors
This jumper consists of four sets of 2-pin jumpers JP2-A,JP2-B,
JP2-C and JP2-D.Use the jumper to select the multiplier for the
installed CPU.
CPU Multiplier Selector: JP2
Multiplier
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
JP2-A
short
open
short
open
short
open
short
JP2-B
short
short
short
short
short
short
short
JP2-C
short
short
open
open
short
short
open
JP2-D
short
short
short
short
open
open
open
CPU Multiplier Selector: JP2
Multiplier
5.5
6.0
6.5
7.0
7.5
8.0
JP2-A
open
short
open
short
open
short
JP2-B
short
open
open
open
open
open
JP2-C
open
short
short
open
open
short
JP2-D
open
short
short
short
short
open
Note: The CPU speed is equal to the CPU Frequency x the
CPU Multiplier.

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Install the Mainboard
Install the mainboard in a systemchassis (case). The boardis 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 PWR1
ATX Power connector on the mainboard. If there is a cooling fan
installed in the systemchassis, connect the cable from the cooling
fan to the FAN3 fan power connector on the mainboard. If there is
an infrared port installed in the systemchassis, connect the cable
from the infrared port to the J3 IR port header on the mainboard.
Connect the case switches andindicator LEDs to the J4 switchand
LED connector header,see the illustration below for a guide to the
connector pin assignments.
1
1
J4
FAN3
PWR1
J3-IRPort
Header
21 22
Power LED
Pins 2-4-6
Speaker
Pins 1-3-5-7
HDDLED Pins 15-16
1 2
ResetSwitchPins 17-18
Power/SuspendSwitch Pins 21-22
SuspendLED Pins 19-20
Keylock
Pins 8-10

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Modem DAAModule
Modem Header
Line& Tel
RJ11Sockets
Install the Extension Brackets
The extension brackets are used to connect features on the
mainboard to externalconnectors that can be attachedto the system
chassis. Follow the steps below to install the extension brackets.
Note: All the ribbon cables usedon theextensionbrackets havea
red stripe on the Pin-1sideof the cable.
Fax/ModemModule
The Fax/Modem DAA module plugs directly into the mainboard in
line with to anexpansion slot opening in the systemchassis. When
you remove the slot cover from the systemchassis, you can access
the LINE and TEL RJ11 connectors on the metal edge of the
Fax/Modem DAA module.
1. Locate the modem header on the mainboard.
2. Plug the Fax/Modem DAA module into the modem header.
3. Remove the modem header slot cover.
2 MCLK
4 FRA-SY
6 SCLK
8 RIN-WAK
12 SDO
14 SDI
16 RST
GND 1
GND 3
GND 5
AUX 3V 7
HOOK 9
RIN 11
AUX 5V 13
MUTE 15
Modem Header

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Expansion Slots
This mainboard has three 32-bit PCI expansion slots.
Follow the steps below to install a PCI expansion card.
1. Locate the PCI slots on the mainboard.
2. Remove the slot cover for the expansion slot from the system
chassis.
3. Insert the expansion cardedge connector into the slot andpress
it firmly down into it so that it is fully inserted.
4. Secure the expansion cardbracket to the systemchassis using
the screw that held the slot cover in place.
PCI3
PCI2
PCI1