PCchips M770LMRT User manual

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M770LMRT2, V1.2C
I81X/February 2000

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 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
Canadian Department of CommunicationsCanadian Department of Communications
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.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................... 1
Key Features .....................................................................................2
Processors Support .......................................................................2
Memory Support........................................................................... 2
Expansion Slots ............................................................................2
Onboard IDE channels..................................................................2
Power Supply and Power Management........................................ 2
Built-in Graphics System..............................................................3
Sound System ...............................................................................3
Onboard I/O Ports.........................................................................3
Hardware Monitoring ................................................................... 4
Built-in LAN Adapter...................................................................4
Fax/Modem DAA Module............................................................ 4
Onboard Flash ROM ....................................................................4
Bundled Software ......................................................................... 4
Dimensions...................................................................................5
Package Contents .............................................................................. 5
Optional Accessories .................................................................... 5
Static Electricity Precautions ............................................................ 6
Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation ................................................... 7
Mainboard Components....................................................................8
I/O Ports............................................................................................9
Install the Processor ..........................................................................9
Installing a Slot-1 Processor Cartridge ......................................... 9
Installing a Socket-370 Processor...............................................11
Install Memory................................................................................ 11
Set the Jumpers ...............................................................................12
Jumper JP1: Clear CMOS Memory............................................ 13
Jumper JP3: Keyboard Power On Selector................................. 13
Jumper JP4: Onboard Audio Enable/Disable ............................14
Jumper JP5: System Bus Frequency (100 MHz) Selector .......... 14
Jumper JP6: Audio Codec Selector ............................................ 14
Jumper JP7: Enable/Disable Onboard LAN ...............................14
Jumper JP8: IDT or Intel processor Selector ..............................14
Jumper JP9: System Bus Frequency (133 MHz) Selector (only for
i810e chipset).............................................................................. 15
Jumper JP12, JP13: Normal/Flexible setting for socket-370...... 15
Install the Mainboard ...................................................................... 16
Install the Extension Brackets.........................................................17
LAN Adapter Extension Bracket................................................ 17

Fax/Modem DAA Module.......................................................... 18
Optional Extension Brackets...........................................................19
Optic Module Extension Bracket................................................ 19
Internal Digital Audio................................................................. 19
AV/S-Video Output Extension Bracket...................................... 20
Install Other Devices....................................................................... 21
Floppy Disk Drive ...................................................................... 21
IDE Devices................................................................................21
Internal Sound Connections........................................................22
Infrared Port................................................................................22
Expansion Slots............................................................................... 22
AMR Slot ...................................................................................23
Wake On LAN............................................................................ 24
Wake On Modem ....................................................................... 24
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup................................................................... 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 ...................................................... 31
Load Optimal Settings .................................................................... 32
Load Best Performance Settings ..................................................... 32
Features Setup Page ........................................................................ 33
CPU PnP Setup Page ...................................................................... 35
Hardware Monitor Page .................................................................. 36
Change Password ............................................................................ 36
Change or Remove the Password ............................................... 37
Exit.................................................................................................. 37
Chapter 4 Software & Applications.............................................. 38
Introduction.....................................................................................38
Installing the Drivers....................................................................... 38
Installing Under Windows 95/NT/2000 .....................................38
Bus Master IDE Driver............................................................... 39
USB Driver................................................................................. 39
Sound Driver .............................................................................. 39
Graphics Drivers and Software................................................... 39
Modem Drivers and Software.....................................................40
Network Adapter Driver.............................................................40
BIOS Update Utility...................................................................40
PC-Cillin Software ..................................................................... 40
ADCM Software......................................................................... 40
Auto-Installing under Windows 98 ............................................ 40

Using the PCI Sound Application ................................................... 42
The Four Speakers System.............................................................. 43
Speaker Installation .................................................................... 43
Speaker Position ......................................................................... 43
Mixer Setup ................................................................................ 43
Demo .......................................................................................... 44
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: Gamut .....................................................................B1
Introduction ................................................................................... B2
Before Installing ............................................................................ B3
Installation .................................................................................... B4
Produce MP3 fileUse CD-Cashier ............................................ B5
Play MP3 fileUse Musician ...................................................... B7
Play music CDUse 3DFS-ACD .................................................. B8
Play MIDI fileUse Midier ......................................................... B9
Recording audio dataUse Voice-Catcher ................................ B10

Chapter 1
Introduction
This mainboard has a slot-1 processor socket for an Intel
processor cartridge, and it also has a socket-370 for an Intel
PPGA (Plastic Pin Grid Array) Celeron or FCPGA Pentium III
processor. You can install either one of these processors according
to the power and performance requirements that you need from
your system. Note that you cannot install two processors on this
mainboard.
Slot-1 processors include the SEPP (Single Edge Processor
Package) Celeron, the Pentium-II, and the Pentium-III. The
mainboard supports a system bus of 66 MHz, 100 MHz or 133
MHz (i810e chipset only).
The mainboard uses the Intel i810/i810e chipset which provides
CPU Plug & Play through firmware. The mainboard is highly
integrated and includes a built-in Graphics Accelerator with
optional AV/S-Video output, a built-in PCI 3D Sound System,
and a built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX Network Adapter. A V.90
Fax/Modem DAA module is also shipped with the mainboard. In
addition, it has a full set of ATX I/O Ports and three expansion
slots.
This mainboard has all the features you need to develop a powerful
multimedia workstation that is network ready, and has built-in
communications. It supports hardware monitoring and built-in
trend’s ChipAwayVirus virus protection system. The board
adheres to the micro-ATX form factor and ATX power supply
which supports all of the ATX power management features
including ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management
Interface), power saving modes and keyboard power on hot
keys.

Key Features
The key features of this mainboard include:
Processors Support
♦ Pentium-III support for 450 MHz to 800 MHz clock rates
♦ Pentium-II support for 233 MHz to 450 MHz clock rates
♦ SEPP Celeron support for 266 MHz to 433 MHz clock
rates
♦ PPGA Celeron provides Pentium-II performance with
integrated level 1 and level 2 cache memory
♦ FCPGA Pentium-III CPUs are supported
♦ Support for 66 MHz, 100 MHz and 133 MHz (i810e chipset
only) Front Side Bus
♦ All processors configured by CPU Plug & Play
Memory Support
♦ Two DIMM slots for SDRAM 168-pin memory modules
♦ Support for 100 MHz memory bus
♦ Maximum installed memory can be 2 x 256 MB = 512 MB
Expansion Slots
♦ Three 32-bit PCI slots
♦ One AMR slot
Onboard IDE channels
♦ Primary and Secondary PCI IDE channels
♦ Support for PIO (programmable input/output) modes
♦ Support for Bus mastering and UltraDMA 33/66 modes
(UltraDMA 66 is available with 82801AA chip only)
Power Supply and Power Management
♦ Provides ATX power connector
♦ Support for Green PC standard, suspend switch, keyboard
power on/off
♦ Support Wake on Modem, Wake on LAN and Wake on
Alarm

Built-in Graphics System
♦ 3D Hyper Pipelined Architecture: Parallel Data Processing
(PDP) and Precise Pixel Interpolation (PPI).
♦ Full 2D H/W and Motion Video Acceleration
♦ Up to 1600x1200 in 8-bit color at 85Hz refresh
♦ H/W Motion Compensation Assistance for S/W MPEG2
decode
♦ Optional TV encoder for NTSC and PAL TV support (AV/S-
Video)
Sound System
♦ Meets PC98 audio specification
♦ Full duplex playback and recording with built-in 16-bit
CODEC
♦ HRTF 3D professional audio supports both Direct Sound
3D® and A3D® compatible interface plus support for 4-
channel speakers
♦ Drivers support DOS/Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0
♦ Built-in 32 ohm earphone buffer and 3D surround
♦ Provides MPU-401 Game/MIDI port and legacy Sound
Blaster 16 support
♦ Downloadable Wave-table Synthesizer supports Direct
Music®
♦ Digital Audio Interface (SPDIF In/Out) with 24-bit stereo,
44KHz sampling rate and measured 120dB audio quality
♦ Optional optic fibre interface which enables communication
with MiniDisk or high-end audio systems
♦ Stereo Mixer supports analog mixing from CD-Audio,
Line-In, and digital mixing from voice, FM/Wave-table and
digital CD-Audio
Onboard I/O Ports
♦ Floppy disk drive port with 1Mb/s transfer rate
♦ One serial ports with 16550-compatible fast UART
♦ One parallel port with support for ECP and EPP
♦ Two USB ports, two PS/2 ports and one infrared port

Hardware Monitoring
♦ Built-in hardware monitoring for CPU/system temperatures,
fan speeds and mainboard voltages
♦ Supports AMI Desktop Client Manager (ADCM)
Built-in LAN Adapter
♦ Onboard 10BaseT/100BaseTX LAN Adapter
♦ LAN controller integrates Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY
compliant with IEEE802.3u 100BASE-TX, 10BASE-T and
ANSI X3T12 TP-PMD standards
♦ Compliant with ACPI 1.0 and the Network Device Class
Power Management 1.0
♦ High Performance provided by 100 Mbps clock generator and
data recovery circuit for 100 Mbps receiver
Fax/Modem DAA Module
♦ Supports 56 Kbps V.90, V.34, V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22
♦ Supports Auto Fallback and MNP 5, V.42bis data compression
with 115200 compatible Virtual UART
♦ Requires 16 MB RAM and WIN 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
which ensures that the entire boot process is virus protected.
Bundled Software
♦ AMI Desktop Client Manager supports hardware
monitoring on stand alone systems or over a network
♦ PC-Cillin provides automatic virus protection under
Windows 95/98
♦ SuperVoice Fax/Modem and voice software
♦ MediaRing Talk provides PC internet phone
communication
♦ Gamut provides professional audio applications included
MP3 encoding/decoding

♦ S-YXG50 is a music synthesizer software to play back
MIDI files on the system
♦ WordPerfect Suite 8 is a windows version office
application (optional)
♦ WinDVD is a DVD playback application (optional)
Dimensions
♦ Micro-ATX form factor (24.4cm x 22cm)
Package Contents
Your mainboard package ships with the following items:
 Mainboard
 This User’s guide
 1 UDMA/33 IDE cable
 1 Floppy diskette drive cable
 Fax/Modem DAA module
 Network adapter extension bracket
 Support software CD-ROM
Optional Accessories
You can purchase the following optional accessories for this
mainboard.
 Optic module extension bracket
 AV/S-Video output extension bracket
 UDMA/66 IDE cable

Static Electricity Precautions
1. Components on this mainboard can be damaged by static
electricity. Take the following precautions when unpacking the
mainboard and installing it in a system.
2. Keep the mainboard, and other components, in their original
static-proof packaging until you are ready to install them.
3. During an installation, wear a grounded wrist strap if possible.
If you don’t have a wrist strap, frequently discharge any static
electricity by touching the bare metal of the system chassis.
4. Handle the mainboard carefully by the edges. Avoid touching
the components unless it is absolutely necessary. During the
installation lay the mainboard on top of the static-proof
packaging with the component side facing upwards.
5. Inspect the mainboard for any damage caused during transit.
Ensure that all the components that are plugged into sockets
are correctly seated.
6. If you suspect that the mainboard has been damaged, do not
apply power to the system. Contact your mainboard vendor
and report the damage.

Chapter 2
Mainboard Installation
To install this mainboard into your system, follow the procedures
in this chapter:
 Identify the mainboard components
 Install the correct processor
 Install one or more memory modules
 Verify that any jumpers or switches are at the correct setting
 Install the mainboard in the system chassis
 Install any extension cables to the mainboard headers
 Install any other devices and make the appropriate connections
to the mainboard headers.
Note: 1. Before installing the mainboard, you must ensure that the
Clear CMOS jumper JP1 is set to the Normal setting. See this
chapter for information locating JP1 and changing the jumper
setting.
2. While installing this mainboard, please make sure the AC
power cord is unplugged before the full system is installed
completely. Otherwise, it may destroy stuffs unpredictably, due to
the power-on trigger event of power management.

Mainboard Components
Use the diagram below to identify the major components on your
mainboard.
Note: Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in
this illustration are for testing only.

I/O Ports
The illustration below shows a side view of the I/O ports installed
on the mainboard.
PS/2 Mouse
PS/2 Keyboard
Parallel Port LPT1 Game/MIDI Port
Serial Port COM1/3
USB Ports
Stereo Out Jack
Stereo In Jack
VGA Port
Microphone Jack
Install the Processor
This mainboard has a Slot-1 which can be installed with Slot-1
processor cartridge including the Pentium-II, Pentium-III, and the
SEPP Celeron. It also has a Socket-370 which can be installed with
the PPGA Celeron or FCPGA Pentium III processor.
To ensure reliability, make sure that your PPGA/FCPGA
processor is fitted with a heatsink/cooling fan assembly.
You can install a Slot-1 processor or a Socket-370 processor. You
cannot install both a Slot-1 CPU and a Socket-370 CPU.
Take care that you do not try to install a Socket-7 processor into
the Socket-370. A Socket-7 processor such as the Pentium-MMX,
or the AMD K5/K6 does not fit in the socket-370.
Installing a Slot-1 Processor Cartridge
1. Locate Slot-1, and CPUFAN1 on the mainboard.

2. The Slot-1 is installed with a cartridge holder. The upright
struts of the cartridge holder are folded down for shipping. Pull
the struts upwards so that they are in the upright position.
3. Insert the processor cartridge into the cartridge holder. Follow
the instructions given with your processor cartridge. The edge
connector on the cartridge has a notch so that it only fits into
the Slot-1 in the correct way.
4. Locate the cooling fan power supply CPUFAN1. Connect the
cable from the processor cartridge cooling fan to CPUFAN1.
5. On this mainboard, you can configure the processor by
entering the correct settings in the BIOS setup utility.
Slot-1 with pre-installe
d
cartridge holder. The
upright arms are folded
down for shipping.
CPUFAN1

Installing a Socket-370 Processor
The processor installs into the ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket-
370 on the mainboard.
1. Locate the Socket-370, and CPUFAN1. Pull the locking lever
out from the socket and swing it to the upright position.
2. On the processor, identify the pin-1 corner by noting that it has
a slight bevel.
3. On the Socket-370, identify the pin-1 corner. The pin-1 corner
is on the same side as the locking lever, closest to the top of the
lever when it is in the locked position.
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 locks the processor in the socket.
6. If the processor is installed with a cooling fan assembly,
connect the cable from the fan to the CPU fan power connector
CPUFAN1.
Install Memory
The mainboard has two DIMM slots which can be installed with
memory modules. You must install at least one memory module in
order to use the mainboard.
Pin-1 Corner
Socket-370
CPUFAN1

For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin, 3.3V memory modules
installed with SDRAM memory chips. You must use memory that
operates on a 100 MHz memory bus (PC-100 memory). You can
install any size of memory module from 16 MB up to 256 MB, so
the maximum memory size is 2 x 256 MB = 512 MB.
The edge connectors on the memory modules have cut outs, which
coincide with struts in the DIMM slots, so the memory modules
can only be installed in the correct way.
On the DIMM slot, pull the locking latches at either end of the
slots outwards. Position the memory module correctly and insert it
into the DIMM slot. Press the module down into the slot so that the
locking latches lever inwards and lock the module in place.
Set the Jumpers
Jumpers are sets of pins that can be connected together with
jumper caps. The jumper caps change the way the mainboard
operates by changing the electronic circuits on the mainboard. If a
jumper cap connects two pins, we say the pins are SHORT. If a
jumper cap is removed from two pins, the pins are OPEN.
DIMM1
DIMM2

Jumper JP1: Clear CMOS Memory
Use this jumper to clear the contents of the CMOS memory. You
may need to 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 cap into the CLEAR setting
for a few seconds.
Function Jumper Setting
Normal Operation Short Pins 1-2
Clear CMOS Memory Short Pins 2-3
Jumper JP3: Keyboard Power On Selector
You can use hot keys on your keyboard as a power on/off switch
for the system. Use this jumper to turn this feature on or off.
Note: Make sure that the system can provide 1A on +5VSB (+5V
Standby) signal before using the Keyboard Power On function.
Function Jumper Setting
Enable Keyboard Power On Short Pins 1-2
Disable Keyboard Power On Short Pins 2-3
1
1
JP3
JP7
1
JP1
JP4
1
1
JP6
1
JP5
JP8
JP12
JP13
1
JP9

Jumper JP4: Onboard Audio Enable/Disable
Use this jumper to enable or disable the onboard audio system and
modem. Disable the built-in audio if you plan on using another
audio system on an expansion card.
Function Jumper Setting
Enable Audio/Modem Short Pins 1-2
Disable Audio/Modem Short Pins 2-3
Jumper JP5: System Bus Frequency (100 MHz) Selector
Use this jumper to set the system bus frequency. In the normal
setting, the system automatically selects the correct frequency
according to the kind of processor installed. In the Force 100 MHz
setting, the system uses a 100 MHz system bus even if the
processor is designed to operate with a 66 MHz bus.
Function Jumper Setting
Normal Short Pins 1-2
Force 100 MHz Short Pins 2-3
Jumper JP6: Audio Codec Selector
Use this jumper to select if the system uses the audio codec chip
integrated on the mainboard, or an audio codec chip located on an
optional AMR card.
Function Jumper Setting
Turn on onboard codec Short Pins 1-2
Turn off onboard codec Short Pins 2-3
Jumper JP7: Enable/Disable Onboard LAN
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: IDT or Intel processor Selector
Use this 2-pin jumper to select if you are installing an Intel
processor or an IDT processor in the socket-370 processor socket.
Function Jumper Setting
Intel processor Short Pins 1-2
IDT processor Open Pins 1-2

Jumper JP9: System Bus Frequency (133 MHz) Selector
(only for i810e chipset)
Use this jumper to set the system bus frequency. In the normal
setting, the system automatically selects the correct frequency
according to the kind of processor installed. In the Force 133 MHz
setting (only for i810e chipset), the system uses a 133 MHz system
bus even if the processor is designed to operate with a 100 MHz
bus.
Function Jumper Setting
Normal Short Pins 1-2
Force 133 MHz Short Pins 2-3
Jumper JP12, JP13: Normal/Flexible setting for socket-
370
Use these two jumpers to set the socket-370 to the normal setting
or the flexible setting. Some future high-performance socket-370
processors require the flexible setting.
Function JP12 Setting JP13 Setting
Normal Open Pins 1-2 Open Pins 1-2
Flexible PGA-370 Short Pins 1-2 Short Pins 1-2