MATSONIC MS8157E User manual

Mainboard User’s Manual
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Copyright © 2003
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MS8157E Series, V1.0
KM266/January 2003

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Notice:
1. 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. Click
the “Continue Anyway” button and go ahead the installation.
2. USB 2.0 Driver Limitations:
2-1 The USB 2.0 driver only supports Windows XP and
Windows 2000.
2-2 If you connect a USB 2.0 hub to the root hub, plugging USB
devices into this hub, the system might not successfully
execute certain USB devices’connection because it could not
recognize these devices.

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Table of Contents
Trademarks........................................................................ I
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..........................................................................11
Install A CPU...................................................................12
Install Memory.................................................................14
Setting Jumper Switches...................................................16
Install the Mainboard........................................................17
Optional Extension Brackets.............................................18
Install Other Devices........................................................19
Expansion Slots................................................................22
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility..................................................25
Introduction.....................................................................25
Running the Setup Utility..................................................26
Standard CMOS Setup Page.............................................. 27
Advanced Setup Page.......................................................28
Power Management Setup Page.........................................30
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page .........................................32
Load Optimal Settings ...................................................... 33
Load Best Performance Settings ........................................33
Features Setup Page..........................................................34
CPU PnP Setup Page ........................................................36
Hardware Monitor Page....................................................37
Change Password.............................................................37
Exit .................................................................................38
Chapter 4: Software & Applications..........................................39
About the software CD-ROM............................................39
Utility software reference..................................................40

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Chapter 1
Introduction
This mainboard has a Socket-A support for the AMD K7
processors. The Socket-A processor’s front-side bus speed is
200/266MHz.
This mainboard has a KM266 chipset that supports a4X AGP slot
for highly graphics display, 100/133 MHz DDR/SDR, and Ultra
DMA ATA100/133 function to provide outstanding high system
performance under all types of system operations. The mainboard
has the built-in AC97 Codec, aCNR (Communications and
Networking Riser) slot and a built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX
Network Interface. This mainboard has the 128-bit 2D/3D AGP
Graphics Acceleratorwith 32MB frame buffer, supporting AGP
4X 266MHz mode up to 1GB/s bandwidth, which provides a direct
connection between the graphics sub-system and memory so that
the graphics do not have to compete for processor time with other
devices on the PCI bus. There is a full set of I/O ports including
two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard, one serial port, one VGA
port, one parallel port and six USB ports (USB2.0)–four back-
panel ports and onboard USB header USB3 providing two extra
ports by connecting the Extended USB Module to the mainboard.
This mainboard has all the features you need to develop a powerful
multimedia workstation that is network ready. The board is ATX
size and has power connectors for an ATX power supply.

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Key Features
The key features of this mainboard include:
Socket-A Processor Support
♦Supports AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron processors
♦Supports 200/266 MHz Front-Side Bus
Chipset
There are VIA KM266 Northbridge and VT8235 Southbridge in
this chipsetin accordance with an innovative and scalable
architecture with proven reliability and performance. A few of the
chipset’s advanced features are:
♦An advanced V-Link memory controller architecture that
provides the bandwidth up to 266 MB/s and performance
necessary for even the most demanding Internet and
2D/3D graphics
♦Support for an 4xAGP interface providing vivid 2D/3D
graphics and video performance
Memory Support
♦Two 168-pin DIMM slots for SDRAM memory modules
♦Two 184-pin DIMM slots for DDR memory modules
♦Support for 100/133 MHz memory bus
♦Maximum installed memory is 2GB
Notice: You can NOT use SDRAM and DDR simultaneously.
Expansion Slots
♦One CNR slot
♦One 4X AGP slot for AGP 2.0-compliant interface
♦Five 32-bit PCI slots for PCI 2.2-compliant bus interface

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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
66/100/133 modes
Power Supply and Power Management
♦ATX power supply connector
♦ACPI and previous PMU support, suspend switch,
keyboard power on/off
♦Supports Wake on LAN
VGA
♦Single cycle 128-bit 3D architecture
♦128-bit 2D graphic engine
♦8/16/32 MB frame buffer using system memory
♦Supports AGP 4X 266 MHz mode up to 1GB/s bandwidth
♦Supports 250MHz RAMDAC
♦2D/3D resolutions up to 1920x1440
♦Supports AGP Rev. 2.0 Spec. Compliant
AC97 Codec
♦Compliant with AC’97 2.1 specification
♦16-bit stereo full-duplex CODEC with fixed 48KHz
sampling rate
♦3 analog line-level stereo inputs with 5-bit volume control:
LINE-IN, CD-IN, AUX-IN
♦Three Audio Jacks–Line-Out, Line-In and Microphone-In
♦Sound Blaster, Sound Blaster Pro Compatible
♦Advanced power management support

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Onboard I/O Ports
The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors:
♦Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard
♦One serial port
♦One VGA port
♦One parallel port
♦Six USB ports (four back-panel ports, onboard USB
headers providing two extra ports)—USB2.0
♦Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out
Built-in Ethernet LAN (Optional)
♦10Base-TX/100Base-T Physical Layer Solution
♦Dual Speed –100/10 Mbps
♦MII Interface to Ethernet Controller/Configuration & Status
♦Auto Negotiation: 10/100, Full/Half Duplex
♦Meet All Applicable IEEE802.3, 10Base-T and 100Base-
TX Standards
USB 2.0
♦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
♦PCI multi-function device consists of two UHCI Host
Controllercores for full-/low-speed signaling and one
EHCI Host Controllercore for high-speed signaling
♦Root hub consists 4 downstream facing ports with
integrated physical layer transceivers shared by UHCI and
EHCIHost Controller
♦Support PCI-Bus Power Management Interface
Specification release 1.1
♦Legacy support for all downstream facing ports
Hardware Monitoring
♦Built-in hardware monitoring for CPU & System
temperatures, fan speeds and mainboard voltages

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Onboard Flash ROM
♦Supports Plug and Play configuration of peripheral devices
and expansion cards
Bundled Software
♦PC-Cillin2002 provides automatic virus protection under
Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
♦MediaRing Talk provides PC to PC or PC to Phone
internet phone communication
♦Super Voiceis data, fax and voice communication software.
♦PageABC is the software to help you create your own
home page.
Dimensions
♦ATX form factor (30.5cm x 22cm)
Note: Hardware specifications and software
items are subject to change without notification.

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Package Contents
Your mainboard package ships with the following items:
qThe mainboard
qThis User’s Manual
q1 UDMA66/100 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

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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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2: Mainboard Installation
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Chapter 2
Mainboard Installation
To install this mainboard in a system, please follow these
instructions in this chapter:
qIdentify the mainboard components
qInstall a CPU
qInstall one or more system memory modules
qMake sure all jumpers and switches are set correctly
qInstall this 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 JP2 is
under Normal setting. See this chapter for information about
locating JP2 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
This 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.

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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 Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2
pointing device.
PS/2 Keyboard Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2
keyboard.
LPT1 Use LPT1 to connect printers or other
parallel communications devices.
COM1 Use the COM port to connect serial devices
such as mice or fax/modems. COM1 is
identified by the system as COM1.
VGA Use the VGA port to connect VGA devices.
LAN Port Connect an RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to
connect your computer to the Network.
USB Ports Use the USB ports to connect USB devices.
Audio Ports Use the three audio ports to connect audio
devices. The first jack is for stereo Line-In
signal. The second jack is for stereo Line-
Out signal. The third jack is for Microphone.

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Install A CPU
This mainboard has a Socket-462 CPU socket for AMD K7
processors.
To ensure reliability, ensure that your processor has a
heatsink/cooling fan assembly.
Do not try to install a Socket-370/Socket-7 processor in the Socket-
462. A Socket-370/Socket-7 processor such as the PPGA Celeron,
FCPGAPentium-III, Pentium-MMX, or the AMD K5/K6 does not
fit in the Socket-462.
The following list notes the processors that are currently supported
by this mainboard.
Athlon XP: 2000+ and up; FSB: 266 MHz
Athlon: 650 MHz~1.4 GHz, FSB: 200 MHz, 266 MHz
Duron: 550 MHz~1.2 GHz, FSB: 200 MHz
Installing a Socket-462 Processor
A processor installs into the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket-462
on the mainboard.
1. Locate the Socket-462 and CPUFAN. 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-462, identify the Pin-1 corner. The Pin-1 corner
is at the top of the locking lever when it locked.
Socket-462
Pin-1 Corner
CPUFAN
1

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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 (the original fan is recommended, the
others’ fan is not), connect the cable from the fan to the CPU
fan power connector CPUFAN.
See the Setting Jumper Switches section for detail information on
CPU System Bus settings.

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Install Memory
This mainboard accommodates two 168-pin 3.3V unbuffered
SDRAMand two 184-pin 2.5V unbuffered DDR SDRAM (Double
Data Rate SDRAM)Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets.
The memory chips must be standard or registered SDRAM
(Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory).
You must install at least one memory module in order to work the
mainboard, either SDRAM or DDR SDRAM, but you cannot
work them simultaneously.
SDRAM provides 800 MB/s or 1 GB/s data transfer rate depending
on whether the bus is 100 MHz or 133 MHz. DDR SDRAM
doubles the rate to 1.6 GB/s and 2.1 GB/s by transferring data on
both edges of each clock cycle (the rising and falling edges),
effectively doubling the memory chip’s data throughput. DDR
SDRAM uses additional power and ground lines and requires 184-
pin 2.5V unbuffered DIMM module reather than the 168-pin 3.3V
unbuffered DIMMs used by SDRAM.
SDR1
SDR2
DDR1
DDR2

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Installation Procedure
The mainboard accommodates four memory module sockets. You
must install at least one module of them. It can be installed up to
2 GB system memory.
Install the memory modules as the following steps:
1. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM socket
down.
2. Align the memory module with the socket. The
DIMM sockets 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 socket.
4. Install the DIMM module into the socket and press
it firmly down until it is seated correctly. The
socket latches are levered upwards and latch on to
the edges of the DIMM.
5. Install any remaining DIMM modules.

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Setting Jumper Switches
Jumpers are sets of pins connected together with jumper caps. The
jumper caps change the mainboard’s operation by changing the
electronic circuits on the mainboard. If we connect two pins with a
jumper cap, these pins are SHORT; if remove a jumper cap from
these pins, they are OPEN.
Jumper JP2: Clear CMOS Memory
This jumper can clear the CMOS memory. You may need to clear
the CMOS memory if the settings in the Setup Utility are incorrect
that your mainboard can’t operate. To clear the CMOS memory,
disconnect all the power cables, and then move the jumper cap into
the CLEAR setting for a few seconds.
Function Jumper Setting
Normal Short Pins 1-2
Clear CMOS Short Pins 2-3
Jumper JP3: CPU Clock Selector
This 3-pin jumper selects the processor 133 MHz or 100 MHz.
Function Jumper Setting
100 MHz Short Pins 1-2
133 MHz Short Pins 2-3
1
JP2
1
JP3