Preface

Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Version 1.0

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, P4/Northwood, Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.
Copyright 2001 All Rights Reserved MS9017C, V1.0 I82845/October 2001
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.

About the Manual

The manual consists of the following:

Chipset

AC 97 Audio Codec
The AC 97 Audio codec is compliant with the AC 97 2.2 specification, and supports 18-bit ADC (Analog Digital Converter) and DAC (Digital Analog Converter) resolution as well as 18-bit stereo full-duplex codec with independent and variable sampling rates. 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 a floppy disk drive interface The MS9017C supports Ultra DMA bus mastering with transfer rates of 33/66/100 MB/sec.

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 and memory timing CPU and memory timing The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.

BIOS Firmware

Mainboard Components
Table of Mainboard Components
Label AGP1 ATX1 ATX2 ATX3 AUDIO1 BAT1 CASFAN1 CDIN1 CDIN2 CNR1 CPU Socket CPUFAN1 DIMM1 ~ DIMM3 FDD1 IDE 1 IDE 2 IR1 J1 J2 JP1 LED1 LEG1 (optional) LEG2 (optional) PANEL1 PCI1 ~ PCI6 PFAN1 SPEAKER1 USB1 VID0-VID4 (optional) WOL1 WOM1 Component Accelerated Graphics Port Standard 20-pin ATX power connector Aux Vcc and Vcc3 6-pin ATX power connector +12 VDC 2 x 2 ATX power connector Microphone and speaker-out header Three volt realtime clock battery Case Fan CD-in connector (Panasonic) CD-in connector (Sony) Communications Networking Riser slot CPU socket (mPGA478) Cooling fan for CPU Three 168-pin DIMM sockets 3.3 volt Floppy disk drive connector Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel IR connector ExtSMI connector Smart I/O Clear CMOS jumper LED status indicator connector Microphone and speaker-out connector USB connector 2 Front panel connectors for suspend LED, HDD LED, power switch and H/W reset. Six 32-bit add-on card slots Power fan connector Speaker connector Front panel USB headers Core voltage selector jumpers Wake On LAN wakeup connector Wake On Modem wakeup connector
Note: LED1 - This red indicator warns you that the computer is still powered on and you should not install or uninstall memory modules. 5

Choosing a Computer Case

There are many types of computer cases on the market. The mainboard complies with the specifications for the ATX system case. Some features on the mainboard are implemented by cabling connectors on the mainboard to indicators and switches on the system case. Ensure that your case supports all the features required. The mainboard can support one floppy diskette drives and four enhanced IDE drives. Ensure that your case has sufficient power and space for all the drives that you intend to install. Most cases have a choice of I/O templates in the rear panel. Make sure that the I/O template in the case matches the I/O ports installed on the rear edge of the mainboard. This mainboard has a ATX form factor of 304 mm x 244 mm. Choose a case that accommodates this form factor.

This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the mainboard.

Chapter 2

Installing the Mainboard

Safety Precautions

Follow these safety precautions when installing the mainboard: Wear a grounding strap 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 assemble your system with the mainboard. The following table provides a reference for installing specific components: Locating Mainboard Components Setting 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 9 Go to page 11 Go to page 12 Go to page 15 Go to page 20 Go to page 22 Go to page 25 Go to page 26 Go to page 28 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.
The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled.

Jumper Settings

CPU Installation Procedure
The following illustration shows CPU installation components:
CPU fan Retention m odules Locking lever

Pin-1 corner

m PGA478B Socket
Note: The pin-1 corner is marked with an arrow
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. Match the corner on the CPU marked with an arrow with pin-1 on the CPU socket (the corner with the pinhole noticeably missing). Insert the processor into the socket. Do not use force. Locking lever

Pin-1 corners

3. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the latch on the edge of the socket. 4. Apply thermal grease to the top of the CPU.
CPU Fan Pow er Cable CPU Fan

Heatsink

5. Lower the heatsink over the CPU. 6. Lower the CPU cooling fan onto the heatsink. 7. Snap the four retention legs of the cooling fan into place (see diagram below).

C o o lin g Fa n

H e atsin k
8. Swing both lock levers on top of the cooling fan to their opposite side to secure the cooling fan on top of the heatsink. 9. Connect the CPU Cooling Fan power cable to the CPUFAN1 connector.

CPU fan connector

CPUFAN1
Note: CPU fan and heatsink installation procedures may vary with the type of CPU fan/heatsink supplied. The form and size of fan/heatsink may also vary.
Installing 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 below shows the supported frequencies. Frontside Bus (FSB) Frequency 100 MHz 100 MHz System Memory Bus (SMB) Frequency 100 MHz 133 MHz

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 64 MB to 512 MB of memory. Total capacity is 3GB.
1. Align the memory module with the slot. The DIMM slots are keyed with notches and the DIMMs are keyed 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.

: Move Enter : Select F5:Previous Values

Tue, July 12 : 8 : 59

Item Help Menu Level Change the day, month, year and century.
[1.44M, 3.5 in.] [None] [Disabled] [EGA/VGA] [All Errors] 640K 64512K 65536K
+/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults

Date and Time

The Date and Time items show the current date and time on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.

IDE Devices (None)

Your computer has two IDE channels (Primary and Secondary) and each channel can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel. Press <Enter> to display the IDE submenu:
CMOS Setup Utility Copyright Award Software IDE Primary Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection IDE Primary Master Access Mode Capacity Cylinder Head Precomp Landing Zone Sector
Enter : Select : Move F5:Previous Values
Press Enter [Auto] [Auto] 0 MB 0
Item Help Menu Level To auto-detect the HDDs size, head. on this channel
IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press <Enter> while this item is highlighted to prompt the Setup Utility to automatically detect and configure an IDE device on the IDE channel. Note: If you are setting up a new hard disk drive that supports LBA mode, more than one line will appear in the parameter box. Choose the line that lists LBA for an LBA drive.
IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave (Auto) Leave this item at Auto to enable the system to automatically detect and configure IDE devices on the channel. If it fails to find a device, change the value to Manual and then manually configure the drive by entering the characteristics of the drive in the items described below. Refer to your drive's documentation or look on the drive casing if you need to obtain this information. If no device is installed, change the value to None. Note: Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, ensure that you have the configuration information supplied by the manufacturer of your hard drive. Incorrect settings can result in your system not recognizing the installed hard disk. Access Mode (Auto) This item defines ways that can be used to access IDE hard disks such as LBA (Large Block Addressing). Leave this value at Auto and the system will automatically decide the fastest way to access the hard disk drive. Press <Esc> to return to the Standard CMOS Features page.
Drive A/Drive B (1.44M, 3.5 in./None)
These items define the characteristics of any diskette drive attached to the system. You can connect one or two diskette drives.

Floppy 3 Mode Support (Disabled)
Floppy 3 mode refers to a 3.5-inch diskette with a capacity of 1.2 MB. Floppy 3 mode is sometimes used in Japan.

Video (EGA/VGA)

This item defines the video mode of the system. This mainboard has a built-in VGA graphics system; you must leave this item at the default value.

Halt On (All Errors)

This item defines the operation of the system POST (Power On Self Test) routine. You can use this item to select which types of errors in the POST are sufficient to halt the system.
Base Memory, Extended Memory, and Total Memory
These items are automatically detected by the system at start up time. These are display-only fields. You cannot make changes to these fields.
Advanced BIOS Setup Option
This option displays advanced information about your system.
CMOS Setup Utility Copyright (C) Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Anti-virus Protection CPU L1 & L2 Cache Quick Power On Self Test First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Swap Floppy Drive Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Status Gate A20 Option Typematic Rate Setting x Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) x Typematic Delay (Msec) Security Option APIC Mode OS Select For DRAM > 64MB HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability
[Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Floppy] [HDD-0] [LS120] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [On] [Fast] [Disabled] [Setup] [Enabled] [Non-OS2] [Disabled]
Item Help Menu Level Allows you to choose the VIRUS warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and someone attempts to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and alarm beep
Anti-virus Protection (Disabled)
When enabled, this item provides protection against viruses that try to write to the boot sector and partition table of your hard disk drive. You need to disable this item when installing an operating system. We recommend that you enable this item as soon as you have installed an operating system. Note: For complete protection against viruses, install virus software in your operating system and update the virus definitions regularly.

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.

APIC Mode (Enabled)

This option enables/disables APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller) functionality. The APIC is an Intel chip that provides symmetric multiprocessing (SMP) for its Pentium systems.
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.
Report No FDD For WIN 95 (Yes)
Set this item to the default if you are running a system with no floppy drive and using Windows 95; this ensures compatibility with the Windows 95 logo certification.
Small Logo (EPA) Show (Enabled)
Enables or disables the display of the EPA logo during boot.
Advanced Chipset Features Option
These items 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 DRAM Timing Selectable CAS Latency Time Active to Precharge Delay DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay DRAM RAS# Precharge DRAM Data Integrity Mode Memory Frequency For System BIOS Cacheable Video RAM Cacheable Memory Hole At 15M-16M Delayed Transaction AGP Aperture Size (MB) Delay Prior to Thermal [Manual] [3] [7] [3] [3] [Non-ECC] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [64] [16 Min] Item Help Menu Level
DRAM Timing Selectable (Manual)

[Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [PCI Slot] [Enabled] [Hot KEY]

Item Help Menu Level

On-Chip 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)
Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. This mainboard supports UltraDMA technology, which provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this list to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this mainboard in order to use an UltraDMA device. 49

USB Controller (Enabled)

Enable this item if you plan to use the Universal Serial Bus ports on this mainboard.
USB Keyboard Support (Disabled)
Enable this item if you plan to use a keyboard connected through the USB port in a legacy operating system (such as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play.
USB Mouse Support (Disabled)
Enable this item if you plan to use a USB mouse.

AC97 Audio (Auto)

Enables and disables the onboard audio chip. Disable this item if you are going to install a PCI audio add-on card.

AC97 Modem (Auto)

Enables and disables the onboard modem. Disable this item if you are going to install an external modem.
Init Display First (PCI Slot)
Use this item to specify whether your graphics adapter is installed in one of the PCI slots or is integrated on the mainboard.
IDE HDD Block Mode (Enabled)
Enable this field if your IDE hard drive supports block mode. Block mode enables BIOS to automatically detect the optimal number of block read and writes per sector that the drive can support and improves the speed of access to IDE devices.
POWER ON Function (Hot KEY)
Enables you to set power on parameters. The default setting enables you to use a hot key to turn on the system.

CMOS Setup Utility Copyright (C) Award Software Power Management Setup ACPI Function ACPI Suspend Type Power Management Video Off Method Video Off In Suspend Suspend Type MODEM Use IRQ Suspend Mode HDD Power Down Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN Wake-Up by PCI card Power On by Ring Wake Up On LAN x USB KB Wake-Up From S3 Resume by Alarm x Date (of Month) Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm ** Reload Global Timer Events **
Enter : Select : Move F5:Previous Values +/-/PU/PD:Value: F10: Save ESC: Exit F1:General Help F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
[Enabled] [S1(POS)] [User Define] [DPMS] [Yes] [Stop Grant] [3] [Disable] [Disable] [Instant-Off] [Enable] [Enable] [Enabled] Disabled [Disabled] 0 0

ACPI Function (Enabled)

This mainboard supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface). Use this item to enable or disable the ACPI feature. Note: ACPI is a power management specification that makes hardware status information available to the operating system. ACPI enables a PC to turn its peripherals on and off for improved power management. It also allows the PC to be turned on and off by external devices, so that mouse or keyboard activity wakes up the computer.
ACPI Suspend Type (S1(POS))
Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S1(POS), the suspend mode is equivalent to a software power down. If you select S3 (STR), the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM, i.e., the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory.
Power Management (User Define)
This item acts like a master switch for the power-saving modes and hard disk timeouts. If this item is set to Max Saving, power-saving modes occur after a short timeout. If this item is set to Min Saving, power-saving modes occur after a longer timeout. If the item is set to User Define, you can insert your own timeouts for the power-saving modes.

Video Off Method (DPMS)

This item defines how the video is powered down to save power. This item is set to DPMS (Display Power Management Software) by default.
Video Off In Suspend (Yes)
This option defines if the video is powered down when the system is put into suspend mode.
Suspend Type (Stop Grant)
If this item is set to the default Stop Grant, the CPU will go into Idle Mode during power saving mode.

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.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option
This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility: Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no great demands on the system and are generally stable. If your system is not functioning correctly, try installing the fail-safe defaults as a first step in getting your system working properly again. If you only want to install failsafe defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press <F6>.
Load Optimized Defaults Option
This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The optimized defaults place demands on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install the optimized defaults when your hardware does not support them. If you only want to install setup defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press <F7>.
Set Supervisor and User Passwords Options
These items can be used to install a password. A Supervisor password takes precedence over a User password, and the Supervisor can limit the activities of a User. To install a password, follow these steps: 1. Highlight the item Set Supervisor/User Password on the main menu and press <Enter>. 2. The password dialog box appears. Enter Password: 3. If you are installing a new password, type in the password. You cannot use more than eight characters or numbers. The Set Supervisor/User Password item differentiates between upper and lower case characters.
4. Press <Enter> after you have typed in the password. If you are deleting a password that is already installed, press <Enter> when the password dialog box appears. You see a message that indicates that the password has been disabled. PASSWORD DISABLED !!! Press any key to continue. 5. Press any key. You are prompted to confirm the password: Confirm Password: 6. Type the password again and press <Enter>, or press <Enter> if you are deleting a password that is already installed. 7. If you typed the password correctly, the password will be installed.
Save & Exit Setup Option
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu:

Exit Without Saving

Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, press <Y> to discard changes and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu. Note: If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the "Exit Without Saving" item and press <Y> to discard any changes you have made. This concludes Chapter 3. Refer to the next chapter for information on the software supplied with the mainboard.

Chapter 4

Using the Mainboard Software
About the Software CD-ROM
The support software CD-ROM that is included in the mainboard package contains all the drivers and utility programs needed to properly run the bundled products. Below you can find a brief description of each software program, and the location for your mainboard version. More information on some programs is available in a README file, located in the same directory as the software. Note: Never try to install software from a folder that is not specified for use with your mainboard. Before installing any software, always inspect the folder for files named README.TXT, INSTALL.TXT, or something similar. These files may contain important information that is not included in this manual.

Drivers Installation

Audio Drivers and Software
Most of the sub-folders in this folder are empty, with a short README file giving directions to alternate folders for the appropriate software.
Installation for Windows 2000/98/98SE/ME/95
To install the audio drivers, go the directory \INTEL\REALTEKCODEC\; then run SETUP.EXE.
Installation for Windows NT4.0
1. Click Start. 2. Click Settings and then click Control Panel. 3. Double-click the Multimedia icon. 4. Select the Devices tab. 5. Click Add. 6. Select the item "Unlisted or Updated Driver" in the List of Drivers in the list box and then specify the path to the PCI audio NT drivers (\INTEL\REALTEK-CODEC\NT4). 7. Select Avance Logic, Inc. AC97 and click OK. 8. Choose the proper I/O or click OK for the default setting. Setup installs the drivers and software. 9. Restart the Windows NT system when prompted.

INF Files

This folder has software and drivers for the IDE that is integrated on this mainboard. Drivers are provided for Windows 2000/98/98SE/ME/95 and Windows NT.
Installation for Windows 2000/98/98SE/ME/95/NT
To install the IDE drivers, go to the directory \INTEL\INST\; then run SETUP.EXE to install the IDE driver for your operating system.

Utility Software Reference
All the utility software available from this page is Windows compliant. They are provided only for the convenience of the users. The following software is furnished under license and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of the license. Note: This software is subject to change at anytime without prior notice. Please refer to the support CD for available software.
This utility lets you erase the system BIOS stored on a Flash Memory chip on the mainboard, and lets you copy an updated version of the BIOS to the chip. Proceed with caution when using 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. Refer to Chapter 3, Using BIOS for more information.

PC-CILLIN

The PC-CILLIN software program provides anti-virus protection for your system. This program is available for Windows 2000/ME/98SE and Windows NT. Be sure to check the readme.txt and install the appropriate anti-virus software for your operating system. We strongly recommend users to install this free anti-virus software to help protect your system against viruses.
MediaRing Talk Telephony Software
To install the MediaRing Talk voice modem software for the built-in modem, go to the directory \UTILITY\MEDIARING TALK, then run MRTALK-SETUP72.EXE to install the application software.
Super Voice Fax/Modem Software
To install the Super Voice voice, fax, data communication application for use with the built-in fax/modem, go the directory \UTILITY\SUPER_VOICE, then run PICSHELL.EXE to install the application software. 66

CD Ghost

The CD Ghost software enables you to create a virtual cabinet of CD-ROM drives on your system to help you categorize and organize your CD collection. A user-friendly interface assists you in quickly creating images of both CDs and DVDs onto your system. To install the software, run SETUP.EXE from the following directory: \UTILITY\CDGHOST\ENG\CDGHOST

Recovery Genius

The Recovery Genius software program is an innovative windows application system that protects your Hard Disk Drive from virus intrusion, accidental deletions and from system corruption. To install the Recovery Genius software program run SETUP.EXE from the following directory: \UTILITY\RECOVERY GENIUS\ENG\RECOVERYGENIUS

Language Genius

The Language Genius is a software based product that helps you to learn new languages. To install the Language Genius software program run SETUP.EXE from the following directory: \UTILITY\LANGUAGE GENIUS\ENG\LANGUAGEGENIUS

PageABC

The PageABC application software enables you to create your very own home page. To install the PageABC, go to the directory \UTILITYPageABC, and then run SETUP.EXE to install the application software. This concludes Chapter 4.

Appendix A

The panel connector provides a set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Select one from the two types of panel connector supported by this mainboard. Device Empty N/C Power ON/OFF Reset Switch Green LED Indicator HDD LED Pins 6, 8 5, 7 2, 4 +1, -3 1