Preface

Copyright
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Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without 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. 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.

Trademark Recognition

Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are registered 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.
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 numrique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Rglement sur le matriel brouilieur du Canada.

The Intel 815EP B-step chipset is based on an innovative and scaleable architecture with proven reliability and performance. A few of the chipsets advanced features are: 82815 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) built on Intel Graphics Technology, featuring a backwards compatible unified graphics driver 82801BA I/O Controller Hub (ICH2) which delivers twice the I/O bandwidth as traditional bridge architecture Two USB controllers double the bandwidth to 24 Mbps across four ports Integrated AC 97 audio that supports full surround sound with up to 6 channels An ATA 100 interface on the chipset, which helps boost system performance by providing a high-speed connection to ATA 100 Hard Disk Drives, delivering maximum sustained data transfer rates of 100 MB/sec Additional key features include support for 4 USB ports, an AC 97 link for audio and modem, hardware monitoring, and ACPI/OnNow power management.

Memory

Supports SDRAM up to 512 MB, uses a 3 piece 3.3V unbuffered 168 pin socket, accommodates 3 double sided DIMMs at 100 MHz system memory bus, also supports 2 double sided or 3 single sided DIMMs at 133 MHz system memory bus
The MS7057CT includes a 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 AC 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC 97 2.1 specification, supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital Converter) and DAC (Digital Analog Converter) resolution as well as 18-bit stereo fullduplex codec with independent and variable sampling rates. Further features include support for four analog line-level stereo inputs. The mainboard comes with the following expansion options: Six 32-bit PCI slots One 4xAGP slot One Communications Network Riser (CNR) slot Two IDE channels and one floppy disk drive interface The MS7057CT supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 33/66/100 MB/sec.

AC 97 Audio Codec

Expansion Options

Integrated I/O

The mainboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard Two serial ports One parallel port One MIDI/game port Two USB ports Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out This mainboard uses Award BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: Power management Wake-up alarms CPU parameters CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds

Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard: Wear a grounding strip attached to a grounded device to avoid damage from static electricity. Discharge static electricity by touching the metal case of a safely grounded object before working on the mainboard. Leave components in the static-proof bags they came in. Hold all circuit boards by the edges. Do not bend circuit boards.

Quick Guide

This Quick Guide suggests the steps you can take to build your system with the mainboards. The following table describes installing specific components: Locating Mainboard Components Installing Jumpers Installing the Mainboard in a Case Installing Case Components Installing the CPU Installing Memory Installing an HDD and CD-ROM Drive Installing an FDD Installing Add-on Cards Connecting Options Connecting Peripheral (I/O) Devices Go to page 4 Go to page 11 Go to page 16 Go to page 17 Go to page 19 Go to page 22 Go to page 24 Go to page 27 Go to page 28 Go to page 30 Go to page 33
Note: The appendix provides a quick reference for jumper settings.

Checking Jumper Settings

This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the mainboard.

Setting Jumpers

Use the mainboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. 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. Short Open This illustration shows a 3-pin jumper. Pins 1 and 2 are SHORT.
In the following illustration, pin 1 is shown.

C P U FA N 1 1

JP8 JP11 JP9 JP10

AT X 1

J P 12 J P 11 J PJP9 JP8

D IM M 3

ID E 2

ID E 1

D IM M 1

D IM M 2

P C I1

P C I2

P C I3 JP1 JP2 B AT 1
PA N E L 1 S P E A K E R 1

P C I4

S IR 1 C A S FA N 1

P C I5

P C I6

Jumper Settings

Jumper JP1 Type 3 pin Description Clear CMOS Setting (default) 1-2: Normal 2-3: Clear CMOS

BIOS flash protection

Open: Unlock Short: Lock

KB power on

1-2: Enable 2-3:Disable

JP8 JP9 JP10 JP11 JP12

CPU core voltage select

VID25mv (JP12) 1

VID0 (JP8)
Refer to the table on page 15 for pin information.
Jumper 1 This jumper enables you to clear the BIOS: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn the system off. Short pins 2 and 3 on jumper 1. Return the jumper to the normal setting. Turn the system on. The BIOS is returned to the default settings.
Jumper 2 This jumper enables you to prevent the BIOS from being updated (flashed). Set the jumper to unlock to update your BIOS. After updating the BIOS, change it to the locked setting. For instructions on updating, the BIOS refer to Chapter 3. Jumper 3 This jumper allows the system to be awaken from power saving mode upon any keyboard activity. Jumper 8 ~ Jumper 12 Use these 3 x 5 pin jumpers to manually set the CPU core voltage. Refer to the table on the next page for pin information.

Jumper pin settings

Auto* 1.050V 1.075V 1.100V 1.125V 1.150V 1.175V 1.200V 1.225V 1.250V 1.275V 1.300V 1.325V 1.350V 1.375V 1.400V 1.425V 1.450V 1.475V 1.500V 1.525V 1.550V 1.575V 1.600V 1.625V 1.650V 1.675V 1.700V 1.725V 1.750V 1.775V 1.800V 1.825V
1-2 2-3 2-3 Open Open 2-3 2-3 Open Open 2-3 2-3 Open Open 2-3 2-3 Open Open 2-3 2-3 Open Open 2-3 2-3 Open Open 2-3 2-3 Open Open 2-3 2-3 Open Open
1-2 2-3 2-3 Open Open Open Open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 Open Open Open Open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 Open Open Open Open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 Open Open Open Open 2-3 2-3

Pin Settings VID2 VID3

1-2 Open Open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 Open Open Open Open Open Open 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3

VID25mv

1-2 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open 2-3 Open
*Auto: When all 1-2 pins are shorted, the core voltage will automatically be determined. Note: These values are for reference only. It is not recommended to change the settings for jumper 8 ~ 12. Please notice that the CPU will burn out if the core voltage is higher than the default value.
Installing the Mainboard in a Case
Refer to the following illustration and instructions for installing the mainboard in a case: This illustration shows an example of a mainboard being installed in a tower-type case: Note: Do not overtighten the screws as this can stress the mainboard. Most system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case, which correspond to the holes in the mainboard. Place the mainboard over the mounting brackets and secure the mainboard into the mounting brackets with screws.

This mainboard automatically determines the CPU clock frequency and system bus frequency for processor. You may be able to change these automatic settings by making changes to jumpers on the mainboard, or changing 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.
This mainboard has a Socket 370 processor socket. When choosing a processor, consider the performance requirements of the system. Performance is based on the processor design, the clock speed and system bus frequency of the processor, and the quantity of internal cache memory and external cache memory.
CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components:
Socket 370 CPU fan Locking lever

Pin-1 corner

Follow these instructions to install the CPU: 1. Pull the CPU socket locking lever away from the socket to unhook it and raise the locking lever to the upright position. 2. Identify the pin-1 corner on the CPU socket and the pin-1 corner on the processor. 3. Match the pin-1 corners and insert the processor into the socket. Do not use force.

CPU fan connector

CPU fan and heatsink assem bly

CPUFAN1 Locking lever

Pin-1 corners
4. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the latch on the edge of the socket. 5. Plug the CPU fan power cable into the CPU cooling fan power supply on the mainboard (CPUFAN1).
Note: After you have assembled the system, you must set the correct clock speed and frontside bus (FSB) speed. Check the jumper section in Appendix A and refer to Chapter 3 Frequency Voltage Control for more information.

Install Memory Modules

For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin 3.3V non-buffered Dual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). The memory chips are standard SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory). The table at the right shows the supported frequencies. System Memory Frontside Bus Bus (SMB) (FSB) Frequency Frequency 66 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 100 MHz 133 MHz 100 MHz 133 MHz 133 MHz Note: The memory bus runs at either 100 MHz or 133 MHz independent of the system bus frequency.

Installation Procedure

The mainboard accommodates three memory modules. You must install at least one module in any of the three slots. Each module can be installed with 32 MB to 512 MB of memory; total memory capacity is 512 MB.

1. Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed 22
with cutouts so that they can only be installed correctly. Check that the cutouts on the DIMM module edge connector match the notches in the DIMM slot:

Notches

Cutouts
2. Push the latches on each side of the DIMM slot down. 3. Install the DIMM module into the slot and press it firmly down so that it seats correctly. The slot latches are levered upwards and latch on to the edges of the DIMM when it is installed correctly.
Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM
This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive.

About IDE Devices

Your mainboard has a primary and secondary IDE channel interface (IDE1 and IDE2). An IDE ribbon cable supporting two IDE devices is bundled with the mainboard. IDE devices have jumpers or switches that are used to set the IDE device as MASTER or SLAVE. Refer to the IDE device users manual. If you want to install more than two IDE devices, get a second IDE cable and you can add two more devices to the secondary IDE channel. When installing two IDE devices on one cable, ensure that one device is set to MASTER and the other device is set to SLAVE. The documentation of your IDE device explains how to do this.

About UDMA

This mainboard supports UltraDMA 66/100. UDMA is a technology that accelerates the performance of devices in the IDE channel. Install IDE devices that support UDMA and use IDE cables that support UDMA for better performance.
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
1. Install the hard disk drive into the drive cage in your ATX system case. 2. Plug the IDE cable into IDE1 (A):

HDD B C

Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that they can only be installed correctly on the device connector. If the connector is not keyed, make sure that you match the pin-1 side of the cable connector with the pin-1 side of the device connector. Each connector has the pin-1 side clearly marked. The pin-1 side of each ribbon cable is always marked with a colored stripe on the cable. 3. Plug an IDE cable connector into the hard disk drive IDE connector (B). It doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use. 4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on the hard disk drive (C). When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automatically detect your hard disk drive. If it doesnt, enter the Setup Utility and use the IDE Hard Disk Auto Detect feature to configure the hard disk drive that you have installed. See Chapter 3 for more information.

Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive
1. Install the CD-ROM/DVD drive into the drive cage in your ATX system case. 2. Plug the IDE cable into IDE1 (A). If you have already installed an HDD, you can use the free connector on its IDE cable.

CD-RO M audio connector

CD-RO M B C
Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that they can only be installed correctly on the device connector. If the connector is not keyed, make sure that you match the pin-1 side of the cable connector with the pin-1 side of the device connector. Each connector has the pin-1 side clearly marked. The pin-1 side of each ribbon cable is always marked with a colored stripe on the cable. 3. Plug an IDE cable connector into the CD-ROM/DVD drive IDE connector (B). It doesn't matter which connector on the cable you use. 4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on the CD-ROM/DVD drive (C). 26
5. Use the audio cable provided with the CD-ROM/DVD drive to connect to the mainboard CD-in connector CD1 or CD2 (D). When you first start up your system, the BIOS should automatically detect your CD-ROM/DVD drive. If it doesnt, enter the Setup Utility and configure the CD-ROM/DVD drive that you have installed. See Chapter 3 for more information.
Installing a Floppy Diskette Drive (FDD)
The mainboard has one floppy diskette drive interface (FDD1). A diskette drive ribbon cable is shipped with the motherboard. You can install a 5.25-inch drive or a 3.5-inch drive with various capacities. The floppy diskette drive cables have one type of connector for a 5.25-inch drive and another type of connector for a 3.5-inch drive 1. Install the FDD into the drive cage in your ATX system case. 2. Plug the FDD cable into FDD1 (A):

FD D B C

Note: Ribbon cable connectors are usually keyed so that they can only be installed correctly on the device connector. If the connector is not keyed, make sure 27
that you match the pin-1 side of the cable connector with the pin-1 side of the device connector. Each connector has the pin-1 side clearly marked. The pin-1 side of each ribbon cable is always marked with a colored stripe on the cable. 3. Plug one of the connectors on the FDD cable into the FDD connector (B). 4. Plug a power cable from the case power supply into the power connector on the FDD (C). When you first start up your system, go immediately to the Setup Utility and use the Standard page to configure the floppy diskette drives that you have installed. See Chapter 3 for more information.

SIR1: Serial infrared port
The mainboard supports a Serial Infrared (SIR) data port. Infrared ports allow the wireless exchange of information between your computer and similarly equipped devices. These devices may include printers, laptops, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), and other computers. Pin 5 Signal Name Not assigned +5V IRTX Pin 6 Signal Name (No Pin) Ground IRRX

USB2: USB port 3, 4

The mainboard has two USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. However, some computer cases have a special module that mounts USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connectors USB2 and USB3 to connect the front-mounted ports to the mainboard. Pin 9 Signal Name VREG_FP_USBPWR0 USB_FP_P0USB_FP_P0+ Ground Key Pin 10 Signal Name VREG_FP_USBPWR0 USB_FP_P1USB_FP_P1+ Ground USB_FP-OC0

Connecting I/O Devices

The backplane of the mainboard has a full set of I/O ports:
Parallel port (LPT1) PS/2 m ouse G am e port

PS/2 keyboard

USB ports
Serial port Serial port CO M 1 CO M 2
M icrophone Line-in Line-out
1. Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. Use the lower PS/2 port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. 2. Use the USB ports to connect USB devices. 3. Use LPT1 to connect printers or other parallel communications devices. 4. Use the COM ports to connect serial devices such as mice or fax/modems. COM1 is identified by the system as COM1/3. COM2 is identified by the system as COM2/4. 5. Use the game port to connect a joystick or a MIDI device. 6. Use the three audio ports to connect audio devices. The left side jack is for a stereo line-out signal. The middle jack is for a stereo line-in signal. The right side jack is for a microphone.
External Connector Color Coding
Many connectors now use standard colors as shown in the table below. Connector Analog VGA Audio line in Audio line out Digital monitor / flat panel IEEE 1394 Microphone MIDI/Game Parallel PS/2 compatible keyboard PS/2 compatible mouse Serial Speaker out/subwoofer Right-to-left speaker USB Video out SCSI, network, telephone, modem Color Blue Light blue Lime White Grey Pink Gold Burgundy Purple Green Teal or Turquoise Orange Brown Black Yellow None
This concludes Chapter 2. Chapter 3 covers the BIOS.

Chapter 3

Using BIOS

About the Setup Utility

The computer uses the latest Award BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the mainboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the mainboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system's configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters. The parameters are stored in battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that saves this information even when the power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system is configured with the values found in CMOS. The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure: Hard drives, diskette drives, and peripherals Video display type and display options Password protection from unauthorized use Power management features

The settings made in the Setup Utility affect how the computer performs. Before using the Setup Utility, ensure that you understand the Setup Utility options. Only change settings appropriate for the way you use the computer. This chapter provides explanations for Setup Utility options.
The Standard Configuration
A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Utility. However, we recommend that you read this chapter in case you need to make any changes in the future. This Setup Utility should be used: when changing the system configuration when a configuration error is detected and you are prompted to make changes to the Setup Utility when trying to resolve IRQ conflicts when making changes to the Power Management configuration when changing the password or making other changes to the Security Setup
Entering the Setup Utility
When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL to enter SETUP Pressing the delete key Utility:
Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Esc : Quit F10 : Save & Exit Setup
accesses the Award BIOS Setup
CMOS Setup Utility Copyright (C) Award Software Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving : Time, Date, Hard Disk Type. Select Item

BIOS Navigation Keys

The BIOS navigation keys are listed below: Key Esc +/ /PU/PD F10 F1 F5 F6 F7 Function Exits the current menu Scrolls through the items on a menu Modifies the selected field's values Saves the current configuration and exits setup Displays a screen that describes all key functions Loads previously saved values to CMOS Loads a minimum configuration for troubleshooting. Loads an optimum set of values for peak performance 37

Updating the BIOS

You can download and install updated BIOS for this mainboard from the manufacturer's web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: 1. If your mainboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing. Refer to Appendix A for jumper settings. 2. If your mainboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it. Firmware Write Protect prevents BIOS from being overwritten. 3. Create a bootable system disk. Refer to Windows online help for information on creating a bootable system disk. 4. Download the Flash Utility and new BIOS file from the manufacturer's Web site. Copy these files to the system diskette you created in Step 3. 5. Turn off your computer and insert the system diskette in your computer's diskette drive. You might need to run the Setup Utility and change the boot priority items on the Advanced BIOS Features Setup page, to force your computer to boot from the floppy diskette drive first. 6. At the A:\ prompt, type the Flash Utility program name and press <Enter>. You see a screen similar to the following:

Use these three items to select the priority and order of the devices that your system searches for an operating system at start-up time.
Boot Other Device (Enabled)
When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system. If it fails to find one in the devices specified under the first, second, and third boot devices.
Swap Floppy Drive (Disabled)
If you have two floppy diskette drives in your system, this item allows you to swap the assigned drive letters so that drive A becomes drive B, and drive B becomes drive A.
Boot Up Floppy Seek (Enabled)
If this item is enabled, it checks the size of the floppy disk drives at start-up time. You don't need to enable this item unless you have a legacy diskette drive with 360K capacity.
Boot Up NumLock Status (On)
This item defines if the keyboard Num Lock key is active when your system is started.

Gate A20 Option (Fast)

This item defines how the system handles legacy software that was written for an earlier generation of processors. Leave this item at the default value.
Typematic Rate Setting (Disabled)
If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to set the typematic rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard. Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec): Use this item to define how many characters per second are generated by a held-down key. Typematic Delay (Msec): Use this item to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held-down key begins generating repeat characters.

Security Option (Setup)

If you have installed password protection, this item defines if the password is required at system start up, or if it is only required when a user tries to enter the Setup Utility.
OS Select For DRAM > 64 MB (Non-OS2)
This item is only required if you have installed more than 64 MB of memory and you are running the OS/2 operating system. Otherwise, leave this item at the default.
HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability (Disabled)
The S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) system is a diagnostics technology that monitors and predicts device performance. S.M.A.R.T. software resides on both the disk drive and the host computer.
The disk drive software monitors the internal performance of the motors, media, heads, and electronics of the drive. The host software monitors the overall reliability status of the drive. If a device failure is predicted, the host software, through the Client WORKS S.M.A.R.T applet, warns the user of the impending condition and advises appropriate action to protect the data.
Report No FDD For WIN95 (Yes)
If you are running a system with no floppy drive and using Windows 95, select Yes for this item to ensure compatibility with the Windows 95 logo certification. Otherwise, select No.

Advanced Chipset Features Option
This option displays a table of items that define critical timing parameters of the mainboard. You should leave the items on this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with the technical specifications of your system hardware. If you change the values incorrectly, you may introduce fatal errors or recurring instability into your system.
CMOS Setup Utility Copyright (C) Award Software Advanced Chipset Features SDRAM CAS Latency Time SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/TRC SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay SDRAM RAS Precharge Time System BIOS Cacheable Video RAM Cacheable Memory Hole At 15M-16M CPU Latency Timer Delayed Transaction AGP Graphics Aperture Size AGP Device 4X Support System Memory Frequency [3] [7/9] [3] [3] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [64MB] [Enabled] [100MHz] Item Help Menu Level
SDRAM CAS Latency Time (3)
This item enables you to select the CAS latency time in HCLKs of 2/2 or 3/3. The value is set at the factory depending on the DRAM installed. Do not change the values in this field unless you change the specifications of the installed DRAM or the installed CPU. 46
SDRAM Cycle Time Tras/Trc (7/9)
This item sets the minimum time from activation to activation of the same memory bank. When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock cycles of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing. We recommend that you leave this item at the default value.
SDRAM RAS-to-CAS Delay (3)
This sets the relative delay between the Row Address Strobe (RAS) and the Column Address Strobe (CAS). Select the RAS to CAS delay time in HCLKs of 2/2 or 3/3. The value is set at the factory depending on the DRAM installed. Do not change the values in this field unless you have changed the specifications of the installed DRAM or the installed CPU.
SDRAM RAS Precharge Time (3)
DRAM must continually be refreshed or it will lose its data. This option allows you to determine the number of CPU clocks allocated for the Row Address Strobe (RAS) to accumulate its charge before the DRAM is refreshed. If insufficient time is allowed, refresh may be incomplete and data lost.
System BIOS/Video RAM Cacheable (Enabled)
These items allow the video and system to be cached in memory for faster execution. Leave these items at the default value for better performance.

Memory Hole At 15M16M(Disabled)
This item is used to reserve memory space for ISA expansion cards that require it.
CPU Latency Timer (Enabled)
This item sets a timing parameter for CPU access. Since the CPU timing is determined by the system hardware, leave this item at the default value.
Delayed Transaction (Enabled)
If the chipset has an embedded 32-bit write buffer, to support delay transaction cycles, you can enable this item to provide compliance with PCI Ver. 2.1 specifications. We recommend that you leave this item at the default value.
AGP Graphics Aperture Size (64 MB)
This item defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter. The AGP aperture refers to a section of the PCI memory address range used for graphics memory. We recommend that you leave this item at the default value.
AGP Device 4X Support (Enabled)
This item allows you to enable or disable the caching of display data for the video memory of the processor. Enabling can greatly improve the display speed. If your graphics display card does not support this feature, you need to disable this item.
System Memory Frequency (100 MHz)
This item sets the main memory frequency. When you use an external graphics card, you can adjust this to enable the best performance for your system. Press <Esc> to return to the previous screen.
Integrated Peripherals Option
This option displays a list of items that defines the operation of peripheral components on the system's input/output ports.
CMOS Setup Utility Copyright (C) Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary On-Chip Secondary IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave USB Controller USB Keyboard Support Init Display First AC97 Audio AC97 Modem Hardware Reset Control IDE HDD Block Mode POWER ON Function KB Power ON Password PCI IDE PCI IDE PIO PIO PIO PIO UDMA UDMA UDMA UDMA [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI Slot] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Hot KEY] [Enter] Item Help Menu Level
On-Chip IDE Primary/Secondary PCI IDE (Enabled)
Use these items to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are integrated on the mainboard.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO (Auto)
Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. These four items let you assign which kind of PIO (Programmed Input/Output) is used by IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best, or select a PIO mode from 0-4.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave UDMA (Auto)

MODEM Use IRQ (3)

If you want an incoming call on a modem to automatically resume the system from a power-saving mode, use this item to specify the interrupt request line (IRQ) that is used by the modem. You might have to connect the fax/modem to the mainboard Wake On Modem connector for this feature to work.

Suspend Mode (Disable)

The CPU clock will be stopped and the video signal will be suspended if no Power Management events occur for a specified length of time. Full power function will return when a Power Management event is detected. Options are from 1 Min to 1 Hour and Disable.
HDD PwrDown in Suspend (Enabled)
When enabled, the HDD will spin down when the system enters suspend mode.

HDD Power Down (Disable)

The IDE hard drive will spin down if it is not accessed within a specified length of time. Options are from 1 Min to 15 Min and Disable.
Soft-Off by PWRBTN (Instant-Off)
Under ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you can create a software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumed by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power down that is controlled by the normal power button on your system. If the item is set to Instant-Off, then the power button causes a software power down. If the item is set to Delay 4 Sec. then you have to hold the power button down for four seconds to cause a software power down.
Wake-Up by PCI Card (Disabled)
When this item is enabled, the system power will be turned on if there is any PCI card activity.
Power On by Ring (Disabled)
If this item is enabled, it allows the system to resume from a software power down or a power-saving mode whenever there is an incoming call to an installed fax/modem. You have to connect the fax/modem to a mainboard Wake On Modem connector for this feature to work.

Wake Up On LAN (Enabled)

When set to Enabled, the system power will be turned on if the LAN port receives an incoming signal. You have to connect the fax/modem to a mainboard Wake On LAN connector for this feature to work.
USB KB Wake-Up S3 (Disabled)
If you are using a USB keyboard, and the ACPI suspend type is set to S3, you can enable this item to allow a keystroke to wake up the system from power saving mode.
Resume by Alarm (Disabled)

Nomenclature Rule of Products

1/17/2002

Format:
MS: C: CPU Type Supported

MSCVNFMo

Matsonic 7 Socket 423/478 Intel P4 CPUs Slot A/Socket A AMD CPUs Pentium III CPUs Intel Chipset VIA Chipset ALi Chipset SiS Chipset AMD Chipset Baby AT Micro ATX FlexATX Pure (Nothing on board) A B C D E Sound on board(AC97/98) Sound/Graphic on board Sound/Modem on board Sound/Modem/Graphic on board Sound/Modem/Graphic/LAN on board

V: Chip Set Used

O T: Tualatin P: Palamino +: Enhanced
N: Serial No. F: Form Factor ATX 9 M : On board solution

Intel Chipset Mainboard

MS9027C(P4 Socket 478 Intel 845D , ATX, ATA100, 6 x PCI, 1 AGP, 1 CNR 2 x DDR DIMM MS9017C(P4 Socket 478) Intel 845 , ATX, ATA100, 4xAGP, 5 x PCI, 1 AGP, 3 SDR DIMM MS9007C(P4 Socket 423) Intel 845 , ATX, ATA100, 4xAGP, 5 x PCI, 1 AGP, 3 x SDR DIMM MS7057CT(FC-PGA370) Intel 815EP(B)+ICH2, ATX, PC133, ATA66/100, Sound, 4xAGP, 6 PCI, 1 AGP, 3 DIMM/768MB Current Product Q4 2001

Available in Q4/01

Available Now.

Available Now

Q1 2002

Q2 2002

VIA Chipset Mainboard
MS9118D(P4 Socket 478) VIA P4M266(Savage 4 DDR) mATX, 3 PCI, 4x AGP, 1 CNR, DDR DIMM, 4CH AC97 Audio , ATA133 MS9107C+(P4 Socket 478) VIA P4X266, ATX, PCI, 5x AGP, 3 DDR DIMM, 1 CNR , AC97 Codec MS8137C(Socket 462) VIA KT-266A(8233/C), ATX, AC97 Sound, 5 PCI, 1 AMR, 4x AGP, 2xDDR DIMM, 2 x SDR DIMM MS8127C+(266)(Socket 462) VIA KT-133A(686B), ATX, AC97 Sound, 5 PCI, 1 AMR, 4x AGP, 3 DIMM 768MB MS7177CT VIA Apollo Pro 133A(694T), ATX, PC133, AC97 Sound, CNR, 5 PCI, 4x AGP, 3 DIMM/768MB MS7188D VIA Apollo PLE133T, mATX, PC133, AC97 Sound, AMR, 3 PCI, 4x AGP, 2 DIMM Current Product Q4 2001
AMD Althon XP Ready Available Now
Tualatin Ready Available Now

SiS Chipset Mainboard

MS9317E (P4 Socket 478) All-in-one SiS650 , ATX, 2 DDR , 2SDR, 4CH AC97 Audio, 4 x PCI , 1 4xAGP , 1 x ACR , 10/100 LAN MS9307D (P4 Socket 478) SiS645 , ATX, 2 DDR, 2SDR, 4CH AC97 CODEC, 4 x PCI, 4xAGP,1x ACR MS8318E (Socket 462) All-in-one SiS740S , MicroATX, 4CH AC97 CODEC, SiS315 VGA, LAN , 3 x PCI , 1x AMR MS8308EP (266Mhz Socket 462) SiS730S , MicroATX, PC133, AC97 CODEC, VGA, LAN(optional) 1 4x AGP , 2 x PCI , 1x AMR MS7308ET(FC-PGA370) SiS630ET M-ATX, PC133, AC97/98, CODEC, ATA66/100, VGA, Modem, LAN(optional) Current Products Q12002
Available Now Available Now
AMD XP Ready Available in Q1/2002
AMD XP Ready Available Now.
MS9317E+ (P4 Socket 478) SiS651 , ATX, 2 DDR, 2SDR, AC97 Audio, 4 x PCI , 1 4xAGP , 1 x ACR , 10/100 LAN , ATA133, DDR333 MS9307C+ (P4 Socket 478) SiS646 , ATX, 2 DDR, 2SDR, AC97 Audio, 4 x PCI , 1 4xAGP , 1 x ACR , 10/100 LAN , ATA133, DDR 333 Aavailable in Q2 2002
Tualatin Ready Available Nov.

Q3 2002

Q4 2002