Creative M010 User manual

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User’s Manual
M010 Motherboard

Getting Started
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Creative Technology Ltd. No part of this
manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose
without the written permission of Creative Technology Ltd. The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may be used
or copied only in accordance with the terms of the license agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any other medium except as specifically
allowed in the license agreement. The licensee may make one copy of the software for backup purposes.
Copyright © 2000 by Creative Technology Ltd. All rights reserved.
Version 1.0
January 2000
Sound Blaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. Blaster, PC-DVD, Graphics Blaster Exxtreme, and BlasterPC are trademarks of Creative
Technology Ltd. PC SoundWorks is a trademark of Cambridge SoundWorks.
Intel is a registered trademarkof Intel Corporation. Pentium™ II Processor is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. IBM, PC/AT, and PS/2 are registered
trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft
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CAUTION: This device is intended to be installed by the user in a
CSA/TUV/UL certified/listed IBM AT or compatible personal
computers in the manufacturer’s defined operator access area. Check
the equipment operating/installation manual and/or with the
equipment manufacturer to verify/confirm if your equipment is
suitable for user-installed application cards.
ATTENTION: Ce carte est destiné à être installépar l’utilisateur,
dans un ordinateur compatible certifiéCSA/TUV/UL ou listéIBM
AT, àl’intérieur de la zone définie par le fabricant. Consulter le
mode d’emploi ou le fabricant de l’appareil pour vérifier ou
confirmer si l’utilisateur peut y installer lui-même des cartes
périphériques.
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FCC Part 15: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, this notice is not a guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try one or more of the following
measures:
❑Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
❑Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
❑Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
❑Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician.
CAUTION:To comply with the limits for the Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, this device must be installed in
computer equipment certified to comply with the Class B limits.
All cables used to connect the computer and peripherals must be
shielded and grounded. Operation with non-certified computers or
non-shielded cables may result in interference to radio or television
reception.
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of this device could void the user’s authority to operate the device.
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This apparatus complies with the Class “B” limits for radio
interference as specified in the Canadian Department of
Communications Radio Interference Regulations.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de CLASSE “B”
d’interference radio tel que spe’cifie’par le Ministère Canadien des
Communications dans les règlements d’interfe’rence radio.
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This product conforms to the following Council Directive:
❑Directive 89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC (EMC)
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According to the FCC96 208 and ET95-19
Importer’s Name: Creative Labs Inc.
Importer’s Address: 1901 McCarthy Boulevard
Milpitas, CA. 95035
United States
Tel: (408) 428-6600
Manufacturer’s Name: Creative Technology Ltd.
Manufacturer’s Address: 31 International Business Park
Creative Resource
Singapore 609921
declares under its sole responsibility that the product
Trade Name: Creative Labs
Model Number: M010
has been tested according to the FCC / CISPR22/85
requirement forClass B devicesandfoundcompliantwith
the following standards:
EMI/EMC: ANSI C63.4 1992, FCC Part 15 Subpart B
Complies with Canadian ICES-003 Class B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesirable
operation.
Ce matériel est conforme àla section 15 des régles FCC.
Son Fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions
suivantes:
1. Le matériel ne peut étre source D’interférences et
2. Doit accepter toutes les interférences reques, Y compris
celles pouvant provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.
Compliance Manager
Creative Labs, Inc.
November 5, 1998
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Overview ...............................................................................................................................1-1
Feature Summary...................................................................................................... 1-1
Creative M010 Board Layout...................................................................................1-4
Online Support...................................................................................................................... 1-5
Design Specifications............................................................................................................1-6
Processor..............................................................................................................................1-12
System Memory..................................................................................................................1-13
ECC Memory..........................................................................................................1-15
DIMM Installation Guidelines...............................................................................1-15
Intel® 820 Chipset..............................................................................................................1-17
USB.........................................................................................................................1-19
IDE Support............................................................................................................1-20
I/O Controller......................................................................................................................1-23
Serial Ports..............................................................................................................1-24
Infrared Support......................................................................................................1-24
Parallel Port.............................................................................................................1-25
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Diskette Drive Controller........................................................................................1-25
Keyboard and Mouse Interface...............................................................................1-26
Power Management Features..............................................................................................1-27
Software Support.....................................................................................................1-27
Hardware Support ...................................................................................................1-33
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Introduction............................................................................................................................2-1
Memory Map.........................................................................................................................2-1
I/O Map..................................................................................................................................2-2
DMA Channels......................................................................................................................2-7
PCI Configuration Space Map..............................................................................................2-8
Interrupts................................................................................................................................2-9
PCI Interrupt Routing Map.................................................................................................2-11
Connectors...........................................................................................................................2-13
Back Panel Connector.............................................................................................2-14
Midboard Connectors..............................................................................................2-19
Front Panel Connectors...........................................................................................2-36
Jummper Block .......................................................................................................2-42
Mechanical Considerations.................................................................................................2-44
Form Factor .............................................................................................................2-44
I/O Shield.................................................................................................................2-45
Electrical Considerations........................................................................................2-46
Add-in Board Consideration...................................................................................2-47
Fan Power Requirements........................................................................................2-50
Power Supply Considerations.................................................................................2-51
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Introduction...........................................................................................................................3-1
BIOS Flash Memory Organization......................................................................................3-2
Resource Configuration........................................................................................................3-3
PCI Autoconfiguration............................................................................................. 3-3
System Management BIOS (SMBIOS)............................................................................... 3-4
BIOS Upgrades.....................................................................................................................3-5
Language Support..................................................................................................... 3-5
Custom Splash Screen..............................................................................................3-5
Recovering BIOS Data......................................................................................................... 3-6
Boot Options .........................................................................................................................3-6
CD-ROM and Network Boot...................................................................................3-7
Booting Without Attached Devices.........................................................................3-7
USB Legacy Support............................................................................................................ 3-8
BIOS Security Features........................................................................................................3-9
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Introduction...........................................................................................................................4-1
Maintenance Menu ...............................................................................................................4-3
Extended Configuration Submenu....................................................................................... 4-4
Main Menu............................................................................................................................4-5
Advanced Menu....................................................................................................................4-6
PCI Configuration Submenu................................................................................................4-8
Boot Configuration Submenu.............................................................................................4-10
Peripheral Configuration Submenu....................................................................................4-11
IDE Configuration Submenu..............................................................................................4-16
IDE Configuration Sub-submenus.....................................................................................4-19
Diskette Configuration Submenu.......................................................................................4-22
Event Log Configuration Submenu ...................................................................................4-23
Video Configuration Submenu...........................................................................................4-25
Security Menu.....................................................................................................................4-26
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Power Menu.........................................................................................................................4-28
Boot Menu ...........................................................................................................................4-29
IDE Drive Configuration Submenu....................................................................................4-31
Exit Menu.............................................................................................................................4-32
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BIOS Error Messages............................................................................................................5-1
Port 80h POST Codes ...........................................................................................................5-4
Bus Initialization Checkpoints............................................................................................5-15
Speaker.................................................................................................................................5-17
BIOS Beep Codes................................................................................................................5-18
Enhanced Diagnostics.........................................................................................................5-19
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Introduction
This manual provides you with information on how to set up and use your motherboard:
❑Chapter 1, “Product Description”
Provides an overview and design specifications of the motherboard, as well as chipset,
memory and processor information.
❑Chapter 2, “Technical Reference”
Provides tabular data on System Memory Map, I/O Map, DMA Channels and PCI
Configuration Space Map. Also contains information on mechanical, electrical and thermal
considerations.
❑Chapter 3, “Overview of BIOS Features”
Provides information on the BIOS features on your motherboard.
❑Chapter 4, “BIOS Setup Program”
Provides instructions on how to specify BIOS settings in the CMOS Setup utility. It also
provides a list of descriptions for the setup items.
❑Chapter 5, “Error Messages and Beep Codes”
Lists the error messages and provides a brief description of each.
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situations involving risk.
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Product Description 1-1
1
Product Description
Overview
Feature Summary Table 1-1 summarizes the Creative M010 board's major features.
Table 1-1: Feature Summary
Form Factor ATX (12.0 inches by 8.2 inches)
Processor Support for Intel® Pentium® III and Pentium II processors
Memory ❑Two 168-pin SDRAM Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets
❑Support for up to 512 MB system memory
❑Single or double-sided DIMMs supported
Chipset Intel® 820 Chipset, consisting of:
• Intel® 82820 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
• Intel® 82801AA I/O Controller Hub (ICH)
• Intel® 82802AB 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH)
• Intel® 82805AA Memory Translator Hub (MTH)
I/O Control SMSC LPC47M102 ultra I/O controller
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1-2 Product Description
Video AGP universal connector supporting 1X, 2X, and 4X AGP cards
Peripheral
Interfaces ❑Two serial ports
❑Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports
❑One parallel port
❑Two IDE interfaces with Ultra DMA and ATA 66 support
❑One diskette drive interface
Expansion
Capabilities Six add-in card expansion slots:
•Five PCI bus add-in card connectors (SMBus routed to PCI
connector - slot 2)
•One AGP universal connector
BIOS ❑Intel/AMI BIOS
❑Intel 82802AB 4 Mbit Firmware Hub (FWH)
❑Support for Advanced Power Management (APM), Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI), Plug and Play, and SMBIOS
Enhanced
Diagnostics Four dual-color LEDs on back panel
Hardware
Monitor
Subsystem
❑Two fan sense inputs used to monitor fan activity
❑Two pin header security feature for intrusion detection
❑Remote diode temperature sense
❑Voltage sense to detect out of range values
❑Hardware monitor component
Table 1-1: Feature Summary
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Product Description 1-3
Instantly
Available PC ❑Support for PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.2
❑Suspend to RAM support
❑Wake on PS/2 keyboard and USB ports
Wake on
LAN†
Technology
Connector
Support for system wake up using an add-in network interface card with
remote wake up capability
Wake on
Ring
Connector
Support for system wake up using an add-in telephony device, such as a
modem
SCSI LED
Connector Allows add-in SCSI controllers to use the same LED as the onboard I/O
controller
AMR Audio/Modem Riser connector
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1-4 Product Description
Creative M010 Board
Layout
Figure 1-1 shows the location of the major components on the Creative M010 board.
Back Panel Connectors
242-contact
slot connector
Intel 82820
Memory Controlle
r
Hub (MCH)
Power connector
Intel 82805
MemoryTranslato
r
Hub (MTH)
DIMM sockets
(Bank 0, upper;
Bank 1, lower)
Diskette drive connector
Front panel connector
IDE connectors
Battery
Speaker
Intel82801AAI/O
Controller Hub
(ICH)
SMSCLPC47M102
I/O Controller
Intel 82802AB 4 Mbit
Firmware Hub (FWH)
PCI bus add-in card connectors
AGP universal connector
Audio/Modem Riser (AMR) connector
Figure 1-1: Creative M010 Board Components
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Product Description 1-5
Online Support Find information about the Creative M010 board under "Product Info" or "Customer Support"
at these World Wide Web sites:
http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd
http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop
Find "Processor Data Sheets" or information about "Proper Date Access in Systems with Intel
Motherboards" at these World Wide Web sites:
http://www.intel.com/design/litcentr
http://support.intel.com/support/year2000
Find information about the ICH addressing at this World Wide Web site:
http://developer.intel.com/design/chipsets/datashts/
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1-6 Product Description
Design Specifications Table 1-2 lists the specifications applicable to the Creative M010 board.
Table 1-2: Specifications
Reference
Name Specification
Title Version, Revision Date,
and Ownership The information is available from...
AC’97 Audio Codec
'97 Version 2.1, May 1998,
Intel Corporation ftp://download.intel.com/ pc-supp/platform/
ac97
ACPI Advanced
Configuration
and Power
Interface
Specification
Version 1.0b,
February 1, 1999,
Intel Corporation,
Microsoft Corporation,
and Toshiba Corporation.
http://www.teleport.com/~acpi/
AGP Accelerated
Graphics Port
Interface
Specification
Version 2.0,
May 4, 1998,
Intel Corporation.
the Accelerated Graphics Implementers
Forum at:
http://www.agpforum.org/
AMI
BIOS American
Megatrends
BIOS
Specification
AMIBIOS 99,
1999
American Megatrends,
Inc.
http://www.amibios.com, or
http://www.ami.com/download/
amibios99.pdf
AMR Audio/Modem
Riser
Specification
Version 1.01,
September 10, 1998,
Intel Corporation.
ftp://download.intel.com/pc-supp/platform/
ac97/amr101.pdf
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APM Advanced
Power
Management
BIOS
Interface
Specification
Version 1.2,
February 1996,
Intel Corporation,
Microsoft Corporation.
http://www.microsoft.com/hwdev/busbios/
amp_12.htm
ATA-3 Information
Technology -
AT
Attachment-3
Interface,
X3T10/2008D
Version 6,
October 1995,
ASC X3T10 Technical
Committee.
ATA Anonymous FTP Site:
ftp://www.dt.wdc.com/ata/ata-3/
ATAPI Information
Technology AT
Attachment
with Packet
Interface
Extensions
T13/1153D
Version 18,
August 19, 1998,
Contact: T13 Chair,
Seagate Technology.
T13 Anonymous FTP Site:
ftp://fission.dt.wdc.com/x3t13/project/
d1153r18.pdf
ATX ATX
Specification Version 2.01,
February 1997,
Intel Corporation.
http://developer.intel.com/design/motherbd/
atx.htm
Table 1-2: Specifications
Reference
Name Specification
Title Version, Revision Date,
and Ownership The information is available from...
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1-8 Product Description
EPP Enhanced
Parallel Port
IEEE std
1284.1-1997
Version 1.7,
1997,
Institute of Electrical and
Electronic Engineers.
http://standards.ieee.org/reading/ieee/
std_public/description/busarch/1284.1-
1997_desc.html
EI Torito Bootable CD-
ROM format
specification
Version 1.0,
January 25, 1995,
Phoenix Technologies
Ltd., and IBM
Corporation.
the Phoenix Web site at:
http://www.ptltd.com/techs/specs.html
IrDA†SerialInfrared
Physical
Layer Link
specification
Version 1.1,
October 17, 1995,
Infrared Data
Association.
Phone: (510) 943-6546
Fax: (510) 943-5600
E-mail: [email protected]
LPC Low Pin
Count
Interface
Specification
Version 1.0,
September 29, 1997,
Intel Corporation.
http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/
industry/lpc.htm
PCI PCILocalBus
Specification Version 2.2,
December 18, 1998,
PCI Special Interest
Group.
http://www.pcisig.com/
Table 1-2: Specifications
Reference
Name Specification
Title Version, Revision Date,
and Ownership The information is available from...
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Product Description 1-9
PCI Bus
Power
Management
Interface
Specification
Version 1.1,
December 18, 1998,
PCI Special Interest
Group.
http://www.pcisig.com/
Plug and
Play Plug and Play
BIOS
specification
Version 1.0a,
May 5, 1994,
Compaq Computer
Corp.,
Phoenix Technologies
Ltd.,and Intel
Corporation.
http://www.microsoft.com/hwdev/respec/
pnpspecs.htm
SDRAM PC SDRAM
Unbuffered
DIMM
Specification
Revision 1.0,
February, 1998,
Intel Corporation.
http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/
memory
PC SDRAM
DIMM
Specification
Revision 1.5,
November, 1997,
Intel Corporation.
http://www.intel.com/design/chipsets/
memory
PC Serial
Presence
Detect (SPD)
Specification
Revision 1.2A,
December, 1997
Intel Corporation.
http://www.intel.com/design/pcisets/memory
Table 1-2: Specifications
Reference
Name Specification
Title Version, Revision Date,
and Ownership The information is available from...
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SMBIOS System
Management
BIOS
Version 2.3,
August 12, 1998,
Award Software
International Inc.,
Dell Computer
Corporation, Hewlett-
Packard Company,
Intel Corporation,
International Business
Machines Corporation,
Phoenix Technologies
Limited,
American Megatrends
Inc., and SystemSoft
Corporation.
http://developer.intel.com/ial/wfm/design/
smbios
UHCI Universal
Host
Controller
Interface
Design Guide
Version 1.1,
March 1996,
Intel Corporation.
http://www.usb.org/developers
Table 1-2: Specifications
Reference
Name Specification
Title Version, Revision Date,
and Ownership The information is available from...
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Product Description 1-11
USB Universal
Serial Bus
Specification
Version 1.1,
September 23, 1998,
Compaq Computer
Corporation, Intel
Corporation, Microsoft
Corporation, and NEC.
http://www.usb.org/developers
WfM Wired for
Management
Baseline
Version 2.0,
December 18, 1998,
Intel Corporation.
http://developer.intel.com/ial/WfM/
wfmspecs.htm
Table 1-2: Specifications
Reference
Name Specification
Title Version, Revision Date,
and Ownership The information is available from...
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