Mainboard Users Manual

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Trademarks

IBM, VGA, and PS/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines. AMD and Athlon are registered trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Intel, Pentium, Pentium-II, and MMX are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS and Windows 95/98/NT/2000 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Sound Blaster is a trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. PC-cillin and ChipAwayVirus are trademarks of Trend Micro Inc. Award is a trademark of Award Software Inc. A3D is a registered trademark of Aureal Inc. MediaRing Talk is a registered trademark of MediaRing Inc. 3Deep is a registered trademark of E-Color Inc. Other names used in this publication may be trademarks and are acknowledged.
Copyright 2001 All Rights Reserved MS8308D/E, V1.1 S73X/February 2001

Notice for AGP4X Slot:

This mainboard provides an optional AGP4x slot. We recommend the user should use one of the AGP VGA cards that we have tested. We will test more AGP VGA cards in the future. Users may get this information from our World Wide Web.
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Table of Contents

Trademarks... I Chapter 1.... 1 Introduction... 1 Key Features... 2 Package Contents... 5 Static Electricity Precautions.. 6 Pre-Installation Inspection.. 6 Chapter 2.... 7 Mainboard Installation... 7 Mainboard Components... 8 I/O Ports.... 9 Install A CPU... 9 Install Memory... 11 Setting Jumper Switches.. 12 Install the Mainboard.. 13 Optional Extension Brackets.. 14 Install Other Devices.. 16 Expansion Slots... 18 Chapter 3.... 19 BIOS Setup Utility... 19 Introduction... 19 Running the Setup Utility... 20 Standard CMOS Setup Page.. 21 Advanced Setup Page... 22 Power Management Setup Page.. 23 PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page.. 25 Load Optimal Settings... 25 Load Best Performance Settings.. 26 Features Setup Page.. 26 CPU PnP Setup Page.. 28 Hardware Monitor Page... 29 Change Password... 29 Exit... 30 Chapter 4.... 31 Software & Applications... 31 Folders for this Mainboard... 31 Utility Folder... 31 Running the Support CD-ROM.. 32 III
Utility Folder Installation Notes... 32 AMI Flash Memory Utility... 32 PC-cillin Software... 33 GAMUT... 33 MediaRing Talk... 33 Super Voice... 33 Mainboard (MS8308D/E) Installation Notes.. 33

1: Introduction

Chapter 1 Introduction
This mainboard has a Socket-462 processor socket for an AMD K7 type CPUs. You can install any one of these processors on the mainboard. The mainboard supports Socket-462 processor front-side bus speeds of 200MHz. This mainboard uses the SiS730S chipset which integrates a 128bit AGP Graphics Accelerator, and provides a optional 4X AGP slot for highly graphics display, CPU Plug & Play through firmware, Ultra DMA 33/66/100 function. The mainboard has a built-in AC97 Codec, provides an AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slot to support Audio and Modem application, and has a built-in 10BaseT/100BaseTX Network Interface. In addition, the mainboard has an extended set of ATX I/O Ports including PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, two USB ports, an RJ-45 LAN port, a parallel port, one serial port, and one VGA port. Two extra USB ports can be added using the Extended USB Module that connects to the mainboard, and an optional serial port. This mainboard has all the features you need to develop a powerful multimedia workstation that is network ready. The board is Micro ATX size and has power connectors for an ATX power supply.

Package Contents

Your mainboard package ships with the following items: ! The mainboard ! This Users Guide ! 1 UDMA/66 IDE cable ! 1 Floppy disk drive cable ! Support software on CD-ROM disk Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this mainboard. ! Extended USB module ! Serial port extension bracket ! Ethernet LAN only for MS8308E Motherboard
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 dont 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.
2: Mainboard Installation
Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation
To install this mainboard in a system, follow the procedures in this chapter:

! ! ! ! ! ! !

Identify the mainboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Verify that any jumpers or switches are set correctly Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to the mainboard connector headers Install any other devices and make the appropriate connections to the mainboard connector headers.
Note: 1. Before installing this mainboard, make sure jumper JP4 set to Normal setting. See this chapter for information on locating JP4 and the setting options. 2. Never connect power to the system during installation. Doing so may damage the mainboard.

Mainboard Components

Use the diagram below to identify the major components on the mainboard.
Note: Any jumper on your mainboard that do not appear in the illustration above is for testing only.

I/O Ports

The illustration below shows a side view of the built-in I/O ports on the mainboard.
PS/2 Mouse Parallel Port VGA Port LAN Port

Game/MIDI Port

PS/2 Keyboard Serial Port COM1/3 USB Ports

Line-Out Line-In

Microphone-In

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 Socket462. A Socket-370/Socket-7 processor such as the PPGA Celeron, FCPGA Pentium-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: 650 MHz~1.2 GHz, FSB: 200 MHz Duron: 550~850 MHz, 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.

Socket-462

Pin-1 Corner CPUFAN
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. 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.

Install Memory

The mainboard has two DIMM sockets for system memory modules. You must install at least one memory module in order to use the mainboard.
For this mainboard, you must use 168-pin, 3.3V unbuffered PC100 or PC133 SDRAM memory modules. You can install any size memory module from 32 MB to 512MB, so the maximum memory size is 2 x 512MB = 1GB. The edge connectors on the memory modules have cut outs, which coincide with spacers in the DIMM sockets so that memory modules can only be installed in the correct orientation. To install a module, push the retaining latches at either end of the socket outwards. Position the memory module correctly and insert it into the DIMM socket. Press the module down into the socket so that the retaining latches rotate up and secure the module in place by fitting into notches on the edge of the module.

JUSB1 Header

VCCNC 3 -DATA+DATAGND GND 4 +DATADATANC 10 VCC5
1. Locate the JUSB1 header on the mainboard. 2. Plug the bracket cable onto the JUSB1 header. 3. In the system chassis, remove a slot cover from one of the expansion slots and install the extension bracket in the opening. Use the screw that held the slot cover in place to secure the extension bracket to the chassis.
Serial Port Extension Bracket This bracket has one serial port COM2 (9-pins).

COM2 Header

Serial Port COM2
Seria Port Extension Bracket
1. On the mainboard, locate the header COM2 for this bracket. 2. Plug the serial cable into COM2. 3. In the system chassis, remove a blanking plate from one of the expansion slots and install the extension bracket in the slot. Use the screw that held the blanking plate in place to secure the extension bracket.

Install Other Devices

Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below.

FLOPPY

IDE2 IDE1
Floppy Disk Drive The mainboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that can support one or two drives. Drives can be 3.5 or 5.25 wide, with capacities of 360K, 720K, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB. Install your drives and connect power from the system power supply. Use the cable provided to connect the drives to the floppy disk drive header FLOPPY. IDE Devices IDE devices include hard disk drives, high-density diskette drives, and CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives, among others. The mainboard ships with an IDE cable that can support one or two IDE devices. If you connect two devices to a single cable, you must configure one of the drives as Master and one of the drives as Slave. The documentation of the IDE device will tell you how to configure the device as a Master or Slave device. The Master device connects to the end of the cable. Install the device(s) and connect power from the system power supply. Use the cable provided to connect the device(s) to the Primary IDE channel connector IDE1 on the mainboard.
If you want to install more IDE devices, you can purchase a second IDE cable and connect one or two devices to the Secondary IDE channel connector IDE2 on the mainboard. If you have two devices on the cable, one must be Master and one must be Slave. Internal Sound Connections If you have installed a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, you can connect the drive audio cable to the onboard sound system. On the mainboard, locate the two 4-pin connectors CD1 and CD2. There are two kinds of connector because different brands of CDROM drive have different kinds of audio cable connectors. Connect the cable to the appropriate connector.

U8 Header 1

Infrared Port You can connect an infrared port to the mainboard. You can purchase this option from third-party vendors. 1. Locate the infrared port U8 header on the mainboard. 2. If you are adding an infrared port, connect the ribbon cable from the port to the header and then secure the port to an appropriate place in your system chassis. Onboard LAN LED Connections If you have a set indicator LEDs for the onboard LAN communication, you can connect the LED cable to the header JP6. Pins 1-2 are for Link LED. Pins 3-4 are for 10/100 Mbps mode LED, the onboard LAN run in 100 Mbps mode when the LED lit.

Expansion Slots

This mainboard has two 32-bit PCI expansion slots, one AMR slot and one optional AGP slot.

PCI2 PCI1 AMR1

Follow the steps below to install a PCI/AMR/AGP expansion card. 1. Locate the AGP, AMR or PCI slots on the mainboard. 2. Remove the slot cover for this slot from the system chassis. 3. Insert the expansion card edge connector into the slot and press it firmly down into it so that it is fully inserted. 4. Secure the expansion card bracket to the system chassis using the screw that held the slot cover in place. AMR Slot The AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slot is an industry standard slot that allows for the installation of a special audio/modem riser card. Different territories have different regulations regarding the specifications of a modem card. You can purchase an AMR card that is approved in your area and install it directly into the AMR slot.

3: BIOS Setup Utility

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility

Introduction

The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information about your computer such as the date and time, the kind of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer uses this information to initialize all the components when booting up and functions as the basis for coordination between system components. If the Setup Utility configuration is incorrect, it may cause the system to malfunction. It can even stop your computer from booting properly. If this happens, you can use the clear CMOS jumper to clear the CMOS memory used to store the configuration information, or you can hold down the Page Up key while you reboot your computer. Holding down the Page Up key also clears the setup information. You can run the setup utility and manually make changes to the configuration. You might need to do this to configure some of the hardware that you install on or connect to the mainboard, such as the CPU, system memory, disk drives, etc.

Running the Setup Utility
Each time your computer starts, before the operating system loads, a message appears on the screen that prompts you to Hit <DEL> if you want to run SETUP. When you see this message, press the Delete key and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor.
AMIBIOS SIMPLE SETUP UTILITY VERSION 1.21.American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Standard CMOS Setup Features Setup Advanced Setup Power Management Setup PCI / Plug and Play Setup Load Optimal Settings Load Best Performance Settings ESC: Quit (Shift)F2 : Change Color : Select Item F6: Optimal values F7: Best performance values CPU PnP Setup Hardware Monitor Change Password Exit
F5 : Old Values F10: Save&Exit
You can use the cursor arrow keys to highlight any of the options on the main menu page. Press Enter to select the highlighted option. To leave the setup utility, press the Escape key. To cycle through the Setup Utilitys optional color schemes hold down the Shift key and press F2. Some of the options on the main menu page lead to tables of items with installed values. In these pages, use the cursor arrow keys to highlight the items, and then use the PgUp and PgDn keys to cycle through the alternate values for each of the items. Other options on the main menu page lead to dialog boxes which require you to answer Yes or No by hitting the Y or N keys. If you have already made changes to the setup utility, press F10 to save those changes and exit the utility. Press F5 to reset the changes to the original values. Press F6 to install the setup utility with a set of default values. Press F7 to install the setup utility with a set of high-performance values.

Standard CMOS Setup Page

Use this page to set basic information such as the date, the time, the IDE devices, and the diskette drives. If you press the F3 key, the system will automatically detect and configure the hard disks on the IDE channels.
AMIBIOS SETUP STANDARD CMOS SETUP 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Date (mm/dd/yy) : Tue Oct 24, 2000 Time (hh/mm/ss) : 14:26:53 Type Auto Auto Auto Auto LBA Blk PIO 32Bit Size Cyln Head WPcom Sec Mode Mode Mode Mode On On On On
Pri Master : Pri Slave : Sec Master : Sec Slave :
Floppy Drive A : 1.44MB 3 1/2 Floppy Drive B : Not Installed Month : Jan Dec Day : Year : ESC : Exit : Select Item PU/PD/+/- : Modify (Shift)F2 : Color F3 : Detect All HDD
Date & Time Pri Master Pri Slave Sec Master Sec Slave

Use these items to set the system date and time Use these items to configure devices connected to the Primary and Secondary IDE channels. To configure an IDE hard disk drive, choose Auto. If the Auto setting fails to find a hard disk drive, set it to User, and then fill in the hard disk characteristics (Size, Cyls, etc.) manually. If you have a CD-ROM drive, select the setting CDROM. If you have an ATAPI device with removable media (e.g. a ZIP drive or an LS-120) select Floptical. Use these items to set the size and capacity of the floppy diskette drive(s) installed in the system.
Floppy Drive A Floppy Drive B

Advanced Setup Page

Use this page to set more advanced information about your system. Take some care with this page. Making changes can affect the operation of your computer.
AMIBIOS SETUP ADVANCED SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Trend ChipAway Virus Quick Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device Try Other Boot Devices S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks BootUp Num-Lock Floppy Drive Swap Floppy Drive Seek Password Check Boot To OS/2 > 64MB L1 Cache L2 Cache System BIOS Cacheable Enabled Enabled Floppy IDE-0 CDROM Yes Disabled On Disabled Disabled Setup No Enabled Enabled Enabled

ESC F1 F5 F6 F7

: : : : :
Quit : Select Item Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color Load Optimal values Load Best performance values
Trend ChipAway Virus Quick Boot 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device Try Other Boot Device S.M.A.R.T. for Hard Disks BootUp NumLock Floppy Drive Swap
This mainboard has built-in virus protection in the firmware. Use this item to enable or disable the built-in virus protection. If you enable this item, the system starts up more quickly be elimination some of the power on test routines. Use these items to determine the device order the computer uses to look for an operating system to load at start-up time. If you enable this item, the system will also search for other boot devices if it fails to find an operating system from the first two locations. Enable this item if any IDE hard disks support the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) feature. This item determines if the Num Lock key is active or inactive at system start-up time. If you have two diskette drives installed and you enable this item, drive A becomes drive B and drive B becomes drive A.
3: BIOS Setup Utility Floppy Drive Seek Password Check
If you enable this item, your system will check all floppy disk drives at start up. Disable this item unless you are using an old 360KB drive. If you have entered a password for the system, use this item to determine, if the password is required to enter the Setup Utility (Setup) or required both at start-up and to enter the Setup Utility (Always). Enable this item if you are booting the OS/2 operating system and you have more than 64MB of system memory installed. Leave these items enabled since all the processors that can be installed on this board have internal L1/L2 cache memory. If you enable this item, a segment of the system BIOS will be cached to main memory for faster execution.

Boot to OS/2 > 64MB L1/L2 Cache System BIOS Cacheable
Power Management Setup Page
This page sets some of the parameters for system power management operation.
AMIBIOS SETUP POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Power Management Standby Time Out Suspend Time Out Display Time Out Hard Disk Time Out Ring On Power On Keyboard Power On RTC Alarm Power On RTC Alarm Date RTC Alarm Hour RTC Alarm Minute RTC Alarm Second Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Every Day 30

Power Management

Use this item to enable or disable a power management scheme. If you enable power management, you can use the items below to set the power management operation. Both APM and ACPI are supported.
Mainboard Users Manual Standby Time Out
This sets the timeout for Standby mode in minutes. If the time selected passes without any system activity, the computer will enter powersaving Standby mode. This sets the timeout for Suspend mode in minutes. If the time selected passes without any system activity, the computer will enter powersaving Suspend mode. This sets the timeout for display device in minutes. If the time selected passes without any display activity, the display will enter power-saving mode. This sets the timeout for hard disk in minutes. If the time selected passes without any hard disk activity, the disk will enter power-saving mode. The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume if there is an incoming call on the Fax/Modem. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature. If you enable this item, you can turn the system on and off by pressing hot keys on the keyboard. You must enable the Keyboard Power On jumper in order to use this feature. The system can be turned off with a software command. If you enable this item, the system can automatically resume at a fixed time based on the systems RTC (realtime clock). Use the items below this one to set the date and time of the wake-up alarm. You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.

Suspend Time Out

Display Time Out Hard Disk Time Out Ring On Power On
KeyBoard Power On RTC Alarm Power On / Date / Hour / Minute / Second
PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page
This page sets some of the parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and devices that use the system plug and play capability.

AMIBIOS SETUP PCI / PLUG AND PLAY SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Plug and Play Aware O/S Share Memory Size O/S Control Primary Graphics Adapter Allocate IRQ for PCI VGA Yes 16MB Normal PCI Yes
Plug and Play Aware O/S Share Memory Size O/S Control Primary Graphics Adapter
Enable this item if you are using an O/S that supports Plug and Play such as Windows 95 or 98. This item lets you allocate a portion of the main memory for use by the onboard VGA display. This item lets you select Japanese operating system or not. This item indicates if the primary graphics adapter uses the PCI or the AGP bus. The default PCI setting still lets the onboard display work and allows the use of a second display card installed in a PCI slot. If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics system. You set this value to No to free up an IRQ.

Allocate IRQ for PCI VGA

Load Optimal Settings
If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you press Y, and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of fail-safe default values. These default values are not very demanding and they should allow your system to function with most kinds of hardware and memory chips. 25
Load Best Performance Settings
If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you press Y, and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of bestperformance default values. These default values are quite demanding and your system might not function properly if you are using slower memory chips or other low-performance components.

Features Setup Page

This page sets some of the parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system.
AMIBIOS SETUP PERIPHERAL SETUP (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved OnBoard FDC OnBoard Serial PortA OnBoard Serial PortB Serial PortB Mode OnBoard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port DMA OnBoard Game Port OnBoard MIDI Port MIDI Port IRQ OnBoard PCI IDE OnBoard AC97 Sound OnBoard AC97 Modem OnBoard LAN USB Function Support USB Function for DOS Enabled 3F8h/COM1 2F8h/COM2 Normal 378h SPP 7 N/A 201h 300h 10 Both Enabled Auto Enabled Enabled Disabled
OnBoard FDC OnBoard Serial PortA OnBoard Serial PortB Serial PortB Mode
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard floppy disk drive interface. Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address. Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM2 serial port, and to assign a port address. Use this item to allocate the resources of the second serial port. Under Normal, the resources are allocated to the onboard serial port. Under ASKIR or IrDA, the resources are allocated to the

onboard IR port.

Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode
Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LPT1 parallel port, and to assign a port address. The Auto setting will detect and available address. Use this item to set the parallel port mode. You can select SPP (Standard Parallel Port), ECP (Extended Capabilities Port), EPP (Enhanced Parallel Port), or ECP + EPP. Use this item to assign either IRQ 5 or 7 to the parallel port. Use this item to assign a DMA channel to the parallel port. The options are 0, 1 and 3. Use this item to enable or disable the onboard game port, and to assign a port address. Use this item to enable or disable the onboard MIDI port, and to assign a port address. Use this item to assign an IRQ to the MIDI port. Use this item to enable or disable either or both of the onboard Primary and Secondary IDE channels. This item enables or disables the onboard AC97 audio chip. This item enables or disables the onboard AC97 modem chip. This item enables or disables the onboard LAN chip. Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this mainboard. Enable this item if you plan to use the USB ports on this mainboard in a DOS environment.
Parallel Port IRQ Parallel Port DMA OnBoard Game Port OnBoard MIDI Port MIDI Port IRQ Onboard PCI IDE OnBoard AC97 Sound OnBoard AC97 Modem OnBorad LAN USB Function Support USB Function for DOS

CPU PnP Setup Page

This page lets you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. The system will automatically detect the kind of CPU that you have installed and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page.
AMIBIOS SETUP CPU PnP SETUP 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved CPU BRAND AMD K7 CPU Type Athlon CPU Speed 700 MHz CPU Core Voltage 1.700 V CPU Ratio 7.0x CPU Frequency 100 MHz DRAM Frequency 100 MHz Quit : Select Item Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify Old Values (Shift)F2 : Color Load Optimal values Load Best performance values
CPU BRAND/Type/ Core Voltage/Ratio /Frequency CPU Speed DRAM Frequency
These items show the kind, core voltage, ratio and frequency of CPU that has installed in your system. Use this item to set the CPU speed that has installed in your system. Use this item to set the frequency of DRAM that has installed in your system.
Note: If you manually set the wrong speed and the system wont run properly, press the Page Up key while the system is booting and a default setting will replace the incorrect CPU setting.

Hardware Monitor Page

This page sets some of the parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this mainboard.
AMIBIOS SETUP HARDWARE MONITOR (C) 2000 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved --- Hardware Monitor --CPU Temperature System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed Vcore Vcc2.5V Vcc3.3V Vcc5.0V +12V 12V SB3V SB5V Voltage Battery 30C/86F
2.000 V 2.500 V 3.300 V 5.000 V 12.000 V -12.000 V 3.300 V 5.000 V 3.000 V
CPU / System Temperature FANs & Voltage Measurements
These items display CPU and system temperature measurement. These items indicate cooling fan speeds in RPM and the various system voltage measurements.

Change Password

If you highlight this item and press Enter, a dialog box appears which lets you enter a Supervisor password. You can enter no more than six letters or numbers. Press Enter after you have typed in the password. A second dialog box asks you to retype the password for confirmation. Press Enter after you have retyped it correctly. The password is then required to access the Setup Utility or for that and at start-up, depending on the setting of the Password Check item in Advanced Setup. Change or Remove the Password Highlight this item, press Enter and type in the current password. At the next dialog box, type in the new password, or just press Enter to disable password protection. 29
Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration and exit the program. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press Y to save and exit, or press N to exit without saving.
4: Software & Applications
Chapter 4 Software & Applications
The software for this mainboard is supplied on a CD-ROM. The disk has some folders that can be used by many different mainboards, for example the UTILITY folders. Some folders can only be used by mainboards which have certain brands of chipsets, for example the INTEL and SIS folders. In addition, software that is specifically intended for one kind of mainboard is stored in a folder with the name of that board. The software for this mainboard is stored in the MS8308D/E folder. Note: Never try to install software from a folder that is not specified for use with your mainboard.
Folders for this Mainboard
For this board, you can install software from the following folders:

Utility Folder

You can use the software in the following sub-folders: ! AMIFLASH: Software to erase and install new revisions of the system BIOS ! PC-CILLIN: Anti-virus software ! SUPER VIOCE: Fax/Modem application software ! GAMUT: Audio rack for built-in sound system ! MediaRing Talk :PC to PC base Internet phone application software ! Sunny Mail : Voice mail Program ! Corel WordPerfect Suite 8 : Microsoft Windows office application suite (optional)
Running the Support CD-ROM
1. Place the disk in your CD-ROM drive. If you are running Windows with Autoplay enabled, the opening screen of the CD appears automatically. Click on READ ME to read the latest instructions. 2. Before installing the software, look for a file named README.TXT, or something similar. This file may contain important information to help you install the software correctly. 3. Some software is installed in separate folders for different operating systems, such as DOS, WIN NT, WIN95/98, and so on. Always log on to the correct folder for the kind of OS you are using. 4. To install the software, you usually execute a file named SETUP.EXE or INSTALL.EXE by double clicking on the filename.

Utility Folder Installation Notes

AMI Flash Memory Utility

This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the mainboard, and lets you copy an updated BIOS to the chip. Take care how you use this program. If you erase the current BIOS and fail to write a new BIOS, or write a new BIOS that is incorrect, your system will malfunction. For this mainboard, you can use Aminfxxx.EXE (where xx is the version number). To use the utility, you must be in real-mode DOS (not the DOS box that is available in Windows 95/98/NT). If you are using WINDOWS 95/98, shut down your computer and select the option Restart in DOS in the shutdown dialog box. If you are running Windows NT, shut down your computer and boot from a DOS diskette temporarily in order to run the flash memory utility.

PC-cillin Software

The PC-cillin software program provides anti-virus protection for your system. This program is available for:
! WinNT \UTILITY\PC-CILLIN\WINNT\SETUP.EXE ! Win9x \UTILITY\PC-CILLIN\WIN98\SETUP.EXE
Anti-virus software is provided for WINNT/2000 and WIN95/98.
The Gamut audio rack software for the built-in sound system is provided for different languages. Go to the directory \UTILITY\GAMUT and choose either the English or Chinese subdirectory; then run SETUP.EXE to install the application software.

MediaRing Talk

To install the MediaRing Talk voice modem software for the built-in modem, go to the directory \UTILITY\MEDIARING TALK; then run MRTALK-SETUP7.2.EXE to install the application software.

Super Voice

To install the Super Voice voice, fax, data communication application for use with the built-in fax/modem, go the directory \UTILITY\SUPERVOICE; then run PICSHELL.EXE to install the application software.
Mainboard (MS8308D/E) Installation Notes
Most of the sub-folders in this folder are empty, with a short README file giving directions to alternate folders for the appropriate software.