PCchips M748LMRT User manual

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M748LMRT, Version 1.3
6T/April 1999

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class 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 shielded AC power cable must be
employed with this equipment to insure 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.
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 digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe respecte toutes les exigences du
Réglement sur le matériel brouilieur du Canada.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction..........................................................1
Key Features......................................................................................2
Slot-1 Processor Support...............................................................2
Socket-370 Processor Support.......................................................2
Memory Support............................................................................2
Expansion Slots.............................................................................2
On oard IDE channels...................................................................2
Power Supply and Power Management.........................................2
Built-in Graphics System...............................................................3
Sound System................................................................................3
On oard I/O Ports..........................................................................3
Hardware Monitoring....................................................................4
Built-in LAN Adapter....................................................................4
Fax/modem DAA Module.............................................................4
On oard Flash ROM.....................................................................4
Bundled Software..........................................................................4
Dimensions....................................................................................5
Package Contents...............................................................................5
Optional Accessories.....................................................................5
Static Electricity Precautions.............................................................6
Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation.........................................7
Main oard Components.....................................................................8
Install the Processor...........................................................................9
Installing a Slot-1 Processor Cartridge........................................10
Installing a Socket-370 Processor................................................11
Install Memory.................................................................................12
Set the Jumpers................................................................................13
Jumper JP1: Key oard Power On Selector..................................14
Jumper JP5: Clear CMOS Memory.............................................14
Jumper JP4: Ena le/Disa le On oard Audio..............................14
Jumper JP3: Ena le/Disa le On oard LAN................................15
Jumper JP9: Ena le/Disa le On oard Fax/modem.....................15
Jumper JP7: Select Slot-1 or Socket-370 Processor....................15
Install the Main oard.......................................................................16
Install the Extension Brackets..........................................................18
Audio Ports and Game/MIDI Port Extension Bracket................18
Serial/Parallel Ports Extension Bracket.......................................19
LAN Adapter Extension Bracket.................................................20

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Fax/modem DAA Module...........................................................20
VGA Extension Card...................................................................21
Optional Extension Brackets............................................................22
ATX Form Card...........................................................................22
Digital Audio Extension Bracket.................................................23
Install Other Devices........................................................................24
Floppy Disk Drive.......................................................................24
IDE Devices.................................................................................24
Internal Sound Connections.........................................................25
Digital Audio Connection............................................................25
Expansion Slots................................................................................26
LAN Wake Up.............................................................................26
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup..........................................................27
Introduction......................................................................................27
Running the Setup Utility................................................................28
Standard CMOS Setup Page............................................................29
Advanced Setup Page......................................................................30
Power Management Setup Page.......................................................32
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page.......................................................33
Load Optimal Settings.....................................................................34
Load Best Performance Settings......................................................34
Features Setup Page.........................................................................35
CPU PnP Setup Page.......................................................................36
Hardware Monitor Page...................................................................37
Change Password.............................................................................38
Change or Remove the Password................................................38
Exit...................................................................................................38
Chapter 4 Software & pplications.....................................39
Introduction......................................................................................39
Bus Master IDE Driver................................................................39
USB Driver..................................................................................39
Sound Driver................................................................................40
Graphics Drivers and Software....................................................40
Fax/Modem Drivers and Software..............................................40
Network Adapter Driver..............................................................40
BIOS Update Utility....................................................................40
PC-Cillin Software......................................................................40
ADCM Software..........................................................................41
Using the PCI Sound Application....................................................41
The Four Speakers System...............................................................42
Speaker Installation.....................................................................42

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Speaker Position..........................................................................42
Mixer Setup.................................................................................42
Demo...........................................................................................43