MATSONIC MS8127C User manual

Important Information
Copyright
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software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all
rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material
contained herein, may be reproduced without the express
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Disclaimer
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notice. The manufacturer makes no representations or
warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose. Further, the manufacturer reserves the
right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to
time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer
to notify any person of such revision or changes.

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Trademark Recognition
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Microsoft Corp.
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trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other product names used in this manual are the properties of
their respective owners and are acknowledged.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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, there is no 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 to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
!Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
!Increase the separation between the equipment and the
receiver.
!Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
!Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Shielded interconnect cables and a shielded AC power cable
must be employed with this equipment to ensure compliance
with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
system’s manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

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Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following conditions:
!This device may not cause harmful interference, and
!This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Canadian Department of Communications
This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

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About the Manual
The manual consists of the following chapters:
Introduction
Use the Introduction Chapter to learn about the features of the
mainboard, and verify the checklist of items that are shipped
with the package.
Installation
Use the Installation Chapter to learn how to install the
mainboard and get your system up and running.
Setup
Use the Setup Chapter to configure the mainboard for optimum
performance.
Software
Use the Software Chapter to learn how to install the software
drivers and support programs that are provided with this
mainboard.

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Contents
Important Information i
Copyright i
Disclaimer i
Trademark Recognition ii
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ii
Declaration of Conformity iii
Canadian Department of Communications iii
About the Manual iv
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1
Welcome 1
Checklist 2
Recommendations 2
Features 3
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 7
Quick Installation Table 7
Quick Jumper Setting Reference 8
Before You Begin 11
Static Electricity 11
Choosing a Case 12
How to Set Jumpers 13
Preparing the Mainboard 14
Mainboard Guide 14
I/O Ports Side View 16
Check the Jumper Settings 17
Installing the Mainboard in a Case 19
Connecting Internal Components 20
Installing Other Hardware 22
Installing the Processor 22
Install the Memory Modules 24
Installing a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROM 26
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive 29
Using the Expansion Slots 30

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Other Options 32
Making External Connections 34
External Connector Color Coding 35
CHAPTER 3: SETUP 37
About the Setup Utility 37
Entering the Setup Utility 38
BIOS Navigation Keys 39
Using BIOS 40
How to Flash a New BIOS 41
Standard CMOS Features Option 42
Advanced BIOS Features Setup Option 45
Advanced Chipset Features Option 48
Integrated Peripherals Option 53
Power Management Setup Option 56
PnP/PCI Configuration Option 62
PC Health Status Option 64
Frequency Control Option 65
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option 66
Load Optimized Defaults Option 66
Set Supervisor and User Passwords 67
Save & Exit Setup Option 68
Exit Without Saving Option 68
CHAPTER 4: SOFTWARE 69
About the Software 69
Folders for this Mainboard 69
Utility Folder Installation Notes 69
Running the Support CD-ROM 70
Utility Folder Installation Notes 70
Mainboard (MS8127C) Installation Notes 71
APPENDIX: JUMPER SETTING REFERENCE 72
Jumper Setting Quick Reference 72

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Welcome
Congratulations on purchasing the MS8127C mainboard. The
MS8127C is a ATX mainboard that uses a 4-layer printed circuit
board and measures 305 mm x 220 mm. The mainboard has a
Socket 462 to accommodate AMD Athlon (K7) processors that
support frontside bus (FSB) speeds up to 200 MHz. The
MS8127C is installed with the VT8363 (NB)/ VT82C686A (SB)
chipset and built-in 3D sound that features the AC 97 audio
codec.
The mainboard delivers high-level performance with a 4xAGP
(Accelerated Graphics Port) slot and two PCI Bus Master Ultra
DMA (UDMA) ports that support up to four ATAPI (AT Attachment
Packet Interface) devices. The PCI IDE also supports PIO Mode 3
and 4, UDMA33/66 IDE, and an ATAPI CD-ROM.
The mainboard accommodates PC 100/133 SDRAM
(Synchronous DRAM) or VCM (Virtual Channel Memory) up to
1.5 GB using three 3.3V unbuffered DIMM modules. The
mainboard attains the highest reliability by supporting ECC
(Error Checking and Correction) memory protection, enabling
the mainboard to achieve superior data integrity and fault-
tolerance with respect to memory errors while running
applications.
Other features include a built-in PCI 3D sound system that supports
the AC 97 audio codec. The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports,
such as dual channel PCI EIDE interfaces, a floppy controller, two
FIFO serial port connectors, an EPP/ECP-capable bi-directional
parallel port connector, a dual USB (Universal Serial Bus)
connector, and PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors.
One AGP slot, five PCI local bus slots and an audio modem riser
(AMR) slot provide expandability for add-on peripheral cards.

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This chapter contains the following information:
!Checklist comprises a list of the standard and optional
components that are shipped with this mainboard
!Recommendations lists some Do’s and Don’ts from the
manufacturer to help ensure reliability and performance
from this product
!Features highlights the functions and components that
make this one of the best value mainboards on the
market
Checklist
Compare the contents of your mainboard package with the
standard checklist below. If any item is missing or appears
damaged, please contact the vendor of your mainboard package.
Standard Items
!One mainboard
!One diskette drive ribbon cable and bracket
!One IDE drive ribbon cable and bracket
!This user’s manual
!Software support CD-ROM disc
Recommendations
This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock
frequency and system bus frequency for the kind of processor
you install. You may be able to change these automatic settings
by making changes to the settings in the system Setup Utility.
We strongly recommend that you do not overclock the
mainboard to run processors or other components faster than
their rated speed.
Warning: Overclocking components can adversely affect the
reliability of the system and introduce errors into your system.
Overclocking can permanently damage the mainboard by generating
excess heat in components that are run beyond the rated limits.

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Components on this mainboard can be damaged by discharges
of static electricity. Handle the board carefully holding it by the
edges. Don’t flex or stress the circuit board. Keep the board in
its static-proof packing until you are ready to install it. Follow the
static guidelines given at the beginning of Chapter 2.
Features
The key features of this mainboard are the wide range of
processors that can be installed, and the high level of integration,
which includes built-in audio, video, and communications.
High-end Processors
Functioning as a platform for a high-end PC, the MS8127C
features a Socket 462 accommodating AMD Athlon processors
that support 64/256 KB L2 OnChip cache, and 100/200 MHz
hostbus/core speed.
The MS8127C supports 200 MHz frontside bus (FSB).
VIA Chipset
This board features the VT8363 chipset from VIA. The VT8363
chipset is designed for high-end desktops and workstations and
provides 2-way multiprocessing (SMP), ATA-66, 4xAGP and
DRAM support.
The VT82C686A I/O chip makes a direct connection between
the graphics system, the IDE controller, and the PCI bus. It uses
Accelerated Hub Architecture to effectively double the bandwidth
between these components enabling more lifelike audio and
video. The VT82C686A I/O chip includes an integrated audio
codec controller (AC 97) that lets the processor more effectively
decode sound generated by the integrated audio system or the
integrated fax/modem.

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Inexpensive Memory
The board has three DIMM sockets for the installation of 168-pin,
3.3V non-buffered DIMM memory modules. The DIMM memory
modules use SDRAM memory chips. The MS8127C mainboard
supports a memory bus of 100/133 MHz.
Each installed memory module can be populated with from 32
MB to 512 MB of memory; a maximum of 1.5 GB memorycan
be installed. The integrated video system uses shared memory
architecture, so you must reserve some of the installed memory
as video memory using the system BIOS. You must install at
least one module, but it makes no difference which slot you use
to install the module.
4xAGP Graphics Adapter Slot
The mainboard includes an 4xAGP slot that provides four times
the bandwidth of the original AGP specification. AGP technology
provides a direct connection between the graphics sub-system
and the processor so that the graphics do not have to compete
for processor time with other devices on the PCI bus. The AGP
design allows the graphics controller to use part of the main
memory when it needs it, for example, to handle the very large
texture maps required by virtual reality and 3D video games and
applications.
AC 97 Audio codec
The AC 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC 97 2.1
specification, and supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital Converter)
and DAC (Digital Analog Converter) resolution as well as 18-bit
stereo full-duplex codec with independent and variable sampling
rates. Further features include support for four analog line-level
stereo inputs.
Expansion Options
The MS8127C mainboard is pre-installed with features such as
audio that normally require add-in cards. The five 32-bit PCI
slots and the AMR slot provide plenty of expansion potential.
The MS8127C PCI slots support UDMA 33/66 bus mastering.

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Integrated I/O
The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors. The
I/O template on the backplane includes two PS/2 ports for
mouse and keyboard, two serial ports, one parallel port, one
MIDI/game port, two USB ports, and audio jacks for microphone,
line-in and line-out. The mainboard includes two PCI IDE
channels and a floppy disk drive interface.
Programmable Firmware
The mainboard includes Award BIOS that allows BIOS setting of
CPU parameters. This fully programmable firmware enhances
the system features and allows users to set such items as power
management, CPU and memory timing, and modem wake-up
alarms. The firmware can also be used to set parameters for
different processor clock speeds so that you don’t need to
change mainboard jumpers and switches.
This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter covers installing
and building a working system.

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Quick Installation Table
This chapter explains how to successfully install the mainboard
into a computer case and build a working system. The
installation procedure is as follows:
Quick Jumper
Setting
Reference
Provides a quick reference for the jumper
settings on this mainboard.
Before you
Begin Provides advice on choosing a case,
avoiding static electricity damage, and
setting jumpers.
Preparing the
Mainboard Provides a guide to the mainboard and I/O
port locations, full details on the jumper
settings, and advice on installing the
mainboard in the system case.
Install Other
Hardware Provides guidance on installing essential
hardware: processor, memory, hard disk
drive, CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, and add-
in cards.
Make the
External
Connections
Provides advice on using the external I/O
ports to install peripheral devices such as a
keyboard, a monitor, a mouse, a printer,
and loudspeakers.

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Quick Jumper Setting Reference
If you are familiar with most of the material in this chapter, you
can begin preparing the mainboard for installation by using this
quick reference to begin setting the jumpers. A detailed
description of the jumper setting appears later in this chapter.
JP1: Clear CMOS jumper
Use this jumper to clear the system CMOS. Before clearing
CMOS, the AC power should be disconnected.
Function Jumper Setting
Normal operation Short pins 1-2
Clear CMOS Short pins 2-3
JP1
1 2 3
JP2: USB port 1-2 wake-up jumper
Use this jumper to enable device activity on USB ports 1-2 to
power on the computer.
Function Jumper Setting
Disable Short pins 1-2
Enable Short pins 2-3
JP2
1 2 3
JP4: Codec selector jumper
Use this jumper to select either onboard or AMR slot codec.
Function Jumper Setting
Use on board codec Short pins 1-2
Use AMR slot codec Short pins 2-3
JP4
1 2 3

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JP5: BIOS write protect jumper
Use this jumper to make the BIOS read-only.
Function Jumper Setting
Disable Short pins 1-2
Enable Short pins 2-3
JP5
1 2 3
JP6: USB port 3-4 wake-up jumper
Use this jumper to enable device activity on USB ports 3-4 to
power on the computer.
Function Jumper Setting
Disable Short pins 1-2
Enable Short pins 2-3
JP6
1 2 3
JP7: Onboard codec mode
Use this jumper to define the onboard codec mode function.
Function Jumper Setting
Master Open
Slave Short
JP7
1 2

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PANEL1: Panel connectors for switches and indicators
Use the panel connector to implement the switches and
indicators on your system case.
Function Pins
Power switch 22, 23
Hard disk LED Indicator +20, -21
Empty pin 19
Speaker +15, 16, 17, 18
Empty pin 14
Reset switch 12, 13
Empty pins 10, 11
Green LED indicator +7, +8, -9
Empty pin 6
Sleep switch 4, 5
Power LED indicator +1, +2, -3
PANEL1
Speaker 15-16-17-18
Power LED 1-2-3
Reset Switch 12-13
Green LED 7-8-9
Power Switch 22-23
HDD LED 20-21
1
23
Sleep Switch 4-5
PANEL1
Note: The plus sign (+) indicates a pin which must be connected
to a positive voltage.

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Before You Begin
Before you begin to install your mainboard, take care not to
damage the product from static electricity. Ensure too that you
are installing the mainboard into a suitable case.
Static Electricity
In adverse conditions, static electricity can accumulate and
discharge through the integrated circuits and silicon chips on this
product. These circuits and chips are sensitive and can be
permanently damaged by static discharge.
•If possible, wear a grounding wrist strap clipped to a
safely grounded device during the installation.
•If you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge any static by
touching the metal case of a safely grounded device
before beginning the installation.
•Leave all components inside their static-proof bags until
they are required for the installation procedure.
•Handle all circuit boards and electronic components
carefully. Hold boards by the edges only. Do not flex or
stress circuit boards.

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Choosing a Case
The mainboard complies with the specifications for the ATX
system case. Some features on the mainboard are implemented
by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and
switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all
the features required. The mainboard can support one or two
floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that
your case has sufficient power and space for all the drives that
you intend to install.
The mainboard has a set of I/O ports on the rear edge. Ensure
that your case has an I/O template that supports the I/O ports
and expansion slots.

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How to Set Jumpers
A jumper consists of two or more pins mounted on the
mainboard. Some jumpers might be arranged in a series with
each pair of pins numbered differently. Jumpers are used to
change the electronic circuits on the mainboard. When a jumper
cap (or shunt) is placed on two jumper pins, the pins are SHORT.
If the jumper cap is removed (or placed on just a single pin), the
pins are OPEN.
Short Open
This illustration shows a 2-pin
jumper. When the jumper cap is
placed on both pins, the jumper is
SHORT. If you remove the jumper
cap, or place the jumper cap on
just one pin, the jumper is OPEN.
This illustration shows a 3-pin
jumper. The jumper cap is placed
on pins 2 and 3, so this jumper
setting is SHORT PINS 2-3.
This illustration shows the same
3-pin jumper. The jumper cap is
placed on pins 1 and 2, so this
jumper setting is SHORT PINS 1-
2.
In this manual, all the jumper illustrations clearly show the pin
numbers. When you are setting the jumpers, make sure that the
jumper caps are placed on the correct pins to select the function
or feature that you want to enable or disable.

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Preparing the Mainboard
Mainboard Guide
Use the following illustration and key to identify the components
on your mainboard.
3V
+
ATX1
AGP1
FDD1
IDE1
IDE2
DIMM1
AMR1
WOM1WOL1
CD1
PWRFAN1CPUFAN1
PANEL1
DIMM2 DIMM3
PCI1
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
PCI2
CD2
JP6
JP1
JP2
JP5
JP7
SIR1
USB2
J4
JP4
ATX1
DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3
JP5
JP1
JP2
SIR1
CPUFAN1
FDD1
IDE1 IDE2
PWRFAN1
PANEL1
WOM1
WOL1
JP4
JP3
BT1
J4
PCI1
AGP1
AMR1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
PCI5
LED1
CD1
CD2
JP6 USB2
LED1
LOCK
FREE
Socket 370