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Chapter 1

 

Key Features 

This key features of this mainboard include: 
 

Processors Support 

 

Pentium-III

 support for 450 MHz to 600 MHz clock rates 

 

Pentium-II

 support for 233 MHz to 450 MHz clock rates 

 

SEPP Celeron

 support for 266 MHz to 433 MHz clock 

rates 

 

PPGA Celeron

 provides Pentium-II performance with 

integrated level 1 and level 2 cache memory 

 

PPGA Celerons run from 300 MHz through to 533 MHz. 

 

Supports a 66 MHz and 100 MHz FSB (Front Side Bus) 

 

All processors configured by 

CPU Plug & Play

 

 

Memory Support 

 

Two DIMM slots for SDRAM 168-pin memory modules 

 

Support for 66 MHz & 100 MHz memory bus 

 

Maximum installed memory can be 2 x 256 MB = 512 MB 

 

Expansion Slots 

 

Three 32-bit PCI slots 

 

Onboard IDE channels 

 

Primary and Secondary PCI IDE channels 

 

Support for PIO (programmable input/output) modes 

 

Support for Bus mastering and UltraDMA 33 modes 

 

Power Supply and Power Management 

 

Dual connector for either an AT or ATX power supply 

 

Support for Green PC standard, suspend switch, keyboard 
power on/off 

 

Support Wake on Modem, Wake on LAN and Wake on 
Alarm 

 

 

Summary of Contents for M766LMRT

Page 1: ...essories 5 Static Electricity Precautions 6 Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation 7 Mainboard Components 8 Install the Processor 9 Installing a Slot 1 Processor Cartridge 10 Installing a Socket 370 Processor 11 Install Memory 12 Set the Jumpers 13 Jumper JP1 Keyboard Power On Selector 13 Jumper JP9 Clear CMOS Memory 14 Jumper JP3 A B Onboard Fax Modem Audio Enable Disable 14 Jumper JP13 Enable Disable ...

Page 2: ...Advanced Setup Page 30 Power Management Setup Page 32 PCI Plug and Play Setup Page 33 Load Optimal Settings 34 Load Best Performance Settings 34 Features Setup Page 35 CPU PnP Setup Page 36 Hardware Monitor Page 37 Change Password 37 Change or Remove the Password 38 Exit 38 Chapter 4 Software Applications 39 Introduction 39 Bus Master IDE Driver 39 USB Driver 39 Sound Driver 40 Graphics Drivers an...

Page 3: ...e 8 A2 Installing Corel WordPerfect Suite 8 A6 Learning how to use Corel WordPerfect Suite 8 A9 Support and Services A13 Appendix B Gamut B1 Introduction B2 Before Installing B3 Installation B4 Produce MP3 file Use CD Cashier B5 Play MP3 file Use Musician B7 Play music CD Use 3DFS ACD B8 Play MIDI file Use Midier B9 Recording audio data Use Voice Catcher B10 ...

Page 4: ...any person of such revision or changes Trademarks IBM VGA OS 2 and PS 2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Intel Pentium Pentium II MMX and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS DOS and Windows 95 98 NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Sound Blaster and SB Link are trademarks of Creative Technology Ltd PC cillin and ChipAway...

Page 5: ...tion between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment onto an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shielded interconnect cables and shielded AC power cable must be employed with this equipment to insure compliance with the pertinent RF emission limits governing this device Changes or...

Page 6: ...533 MHz The mainboard supports a system bus of 66 MHz or 100 MHz The mainboard uses the Intel 810 chipset which provides CPU Plug Play through firmware The mainboard is highly integrated and includes a built in Graphics Accelerator with optional AV S Video output a built in PCI 3D Sound System and a built in 10BaseT 100BaseTX Network Adapter A V 90 Fax Modem DAA module is also shipped with the mai...

Page 7: ...0 MHz FSB Front Side Bus All processors configured by CPU Plug Play Memory Support Two DIMM slots for SDRAM 168 pin memory modules Support for 66 MHz 100 MHz memory bus Maximum installed memory can be 2 x 256 MB 512 MB Expansion Slots Three 32 bit PCI slots Onboard IDE channels Primary and Secondary PCI IDE channels Support for PIO programmable input output modes Support for Bus mastering and Ultr...

Page 8: ...ort DOS Windows 95 98 2000 NT 4 0 Built in 32 ohm earphone buffer and 3D surround Provides MPU 401 Game MIDI port and legacy Sound Blaster 16 support Downloadable Wave table Synthesizer supports Direct Music Optional Digital Audio Interface SPDIF In Out with 24 bit stereo 44KHz sampling rate and measured 120dB audio quality Optional optic fibre interface which enables communication with MiniDisk o...

Page 9: ...x Modem DAA Module 56 Kbps Fax Modem DAA module Supports V 90 V 34 V 32bis V 32 V 22bis V 22 Supports Auto Fallback and MNP 5 V 42bis data compression with 115200 compatible Virtual UART Requires 16 MB RAM and WIN 95 98 NT Onboard Flash ROM Provides plug and play function for automatic CPU and board configuration Supports plug and play configuration of peripheral devices and expansion cards Built ...

Page 10: ... package ships with the following items Mainboard This User s guide IDE cable Floppy diskette drive cable Audio ports and Game MIDI port extension bracket Serial Parallel ports extension bracket VGA extension bracket Fax Modem DAA module Network adapter extension bracket Support software CD ROM Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this mainboard ATX Form Car...

Page 11: ...st strap frequently discharge any static electricity by touching the bare metal of the system chassis 4 Handle the mainboard carefully by the edges Avoid touching the components unless it is absolutely necessary During the installation lay the mainboard on top of the static proof packaging with the component side facing upwards 5 Inspect the mainboard for any damage caused during transit Ensure th...

Page 12: ...e mainboard headers Install any other devices and make the appropriate connections to the mainboard headers Note 1 Before installing the mainboard you must ensure that the Clear CMOS jumper JP9 is set to the Normal setting See this chapter for information locating JP9 and changing the jumper setting 2 While installing the mainboard into AT case with ATX power please make sure the AC power cord is ...

Page 13: ...Chapter 2 Mainboard Components Use the diagram below to identify the major components on your mainboard Note Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in this illustration are for testing only 8 ...

Page 14: ...the AMD K5 K6 does not fit in the socket 370 The following table lists the processors that are currently supported by this mainboard New processors may be a released after this manual is printed Processor Cartridge Clock Rate MHz Processor Socket System Bus MHz Pentium II 450 Slot 1 100 Pentium II 400 Slot 1 100 Pentium II 350 Slot 1 100 Pentium II 333 Slot 1 66 Pentium II 300 Slot 1 66 Pentium II...

Page 15: ... is installed with a cartridge holder The upright struts of the cartridge holder are folded down for shipping Pull the struts upwards so that they are in the upright position 3 Insert the processor cartridge into the cartridge holder Follow the instructions given with your processor cartridge The edge connector on the cartridge has a notch so that it only fits into the Slot 1 in the correct way 10...

Page 16: ...ner FAN1 Socket 370 2 On the Celeron processor identify the pin 1 corner by noting that it has a slight bevel 3 On the Socket 370 identify the pin 1 corner The pin 1 corner is on the same side as the locking lever closest to the top of the lever when it is in the locked position 4 Match the pin 1 corners and insert the Celeron processor into the socket No force is required and the processor should...

Page 17: ...00 memory You can install any size of memory module from 16 MB up to 256 MB so the maximum memory size is 2 x 256 MB 512 MB The edge connectors on the memory modules have cut outs which coincide with struts in the DIMM slots so the memory modules can only be installed in the correct way On the DIMM slot pull the locking latches at either end of the slots outwards Position the memory module correct...

Page 18: ...emoved from two pins the pins are OPEN JP13 A B JP9 JP3 1 JP1 1 1 Jumper JP1 Keyboard Power On Selector If you are using an ATX power supply unit you can use hot keys on your keyboard as a power on off switch for the system Use this jumper to turn this feature on or off Note Make sure that the system can provide 1A on 5VSB 5V Standby signal before using the Keyboard Power On function Function Jump...

Page 19: ...two rows of two pins The left row JP3 A is used to enable or disable the onboard Fax Modem The right row JP3 B is used to enable or disable the onboard audio system Function Jumper Setting Enable Onboard Modem Open JP3 A Pins Disable Onboard Modem Short JP3 A Pins Function Jumper Setting Enable Audio Open JP3 B Pins Disable Audio Modem Short JP3 B Pins Note If you use the right row of pins to disa...

Page 20: ... mainboard into the unit case Follow the instructions provided by the case manufacturer using the screws and mounting points provided in the chassis J9 1 FAN3 ATX PW1 AT PW2 Connect the power cable from the power supply unit to the power connector on the mainboard If you are using an AT power unit connect it to the AT power connector PW2 If you are using an ATX power unit connect it to the ATX pow...

Page 21: ...witch and LED connectors J9 See the illustration below for a guide to the pin functions of the J9 case connector 1 2 Power LED Pins 2 4 6 Speaker Pins 1 3 5 7 Keylock Pins 8 10 HDD LED Pins 15 16 Reset Switch Pins 17 18 Green LED Pins 19 20 Power Switch Pins 21 22 21 22 16 ...

Page 22: ...tor which can be used by either a joystick or a MIDI device If you are using a four channel speaker system channel one and two are output through the Stereo Line out and the rear speaker channels three and four are output through Stereo Line in J3 Audio Header 1 Game MIDI Stereo Line out Speaker channels 1 2 Microphone Stereo Line in Rear speaker channels 3 4 Audio Ports Game MIDI Extension Bracke...

Page 23: ...er COM1 1 COM1 Header Serial Port COM1 Parallel Port LPT1 Serial Parallel Ports Extension Bracket 1 PRN1 Parallel Port Header 1 On the mainboard locate the headers COM1 and PRN1 for this bracket 2 Plug the serial cable into COM1 and the parallel cable into PRN1 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 scre...

Page 24: ...e 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 Fax Modem DAA Module The Fax Modem DAA module plugs directly into the mainboard adjacent to an expansion slot in the system chassis When you remove the blanking plate from the system chassis you can access the LINE and TEL RJ11 connectors on the...

Page 25: ... Bracket The VGA extension bracket has a 15 pin connector for an external monitor cable VGA Extension Bracket VGA Header 1 1 On the mainboard locate the VGA header for this bracket 2 Plug the cable from the bracket into the VGA header 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 pl...

Page 26: ...rt for infrared one mini DIN port for a PS 2 mouse In addition it has two USB Universal Serial Bus ports J5 ATX Header Infrared Port USB Ports ATX Form Card 1 PS 2 Mouse Port 1 On the mainboard locate the J5 ATX header for this bracket 2 Plug the cable from the bracket into the J5 ATX header 3 In the system chassis remove a blanking plate from one of the expansion slots and install the extension b...

Page 27: ...In L 1 12V 3 SPDIF In 5 SPDIF Out 7 J1 SPDIF Header 1 On the mainboard locate the J1 SPDIF header for this bracket 2 Plug the cable from the bracket into the J1 SPDIF header 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 Internal Digital...

Page 28: ...Bracket 1 J6 TV Out Header 1 On the mainboard locate the J6 TV Out header for this bracket 2 Plug the cable from the bracket into the J6 TV Out header 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 23 ...

Page 29: ...ect the drives to the floppy disk drive header FDC1 IDE Devices IDE devices include hard disk drives high density diskette drives and CD ROM DVD drives 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 y...

Page 30: ...lt in sound system On the mainboard locate the two 4 pin connectors for CD1 and CD2 There are two kinds of connector because different brands of CD ROM drive have different kinds of cable connectors on their audio output cable Connect the cable to the appropriate connector 1 CD2 CD1 Expansion Slots This mainboard has three 32 bit PCI expansion slots The PCI1 slot is shared with the onboard VGA the...

Page 31: ...xpansion slot in the system chassis using the screw that held the blanking plate in place LAN Wake Up If you are using an ATX power supply and you have installed a LAN adapter expansion card connect the card to the LAN Wake Up header J10 This allows incoming traffic to resume the system from a software power down SB Link If you have disabled the built in audio system and installed a PCI Sound Blas...

Page 32: ...ect it may cause your 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 area that is used to store the setup information or you can hold down the End key while you reboot your computer Holding down the End key also clears the setup information You can run the setup utility and manually make changes ...

Page 33: ...key Hold down the Shift key and press F2 to cycle through the optional color schemes of the setup utility Some of the options on the Mainmenu 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 Mainmenu page lead to dial...

Page 34: ...system with the correct date and time Pri Master Pri Slave Sec Master Sec Slave Use these items to configure devices on the primary and secondary IDE channels To configure a 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 ha...

Page 35: ...will boot from onboard LAN 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device Use these two items to determine the order and priority that your computer follows to load an operating system at start up time Try Other Boot Devices 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 S M A R T for Hard Disks Enable this item if y...

Page 36: ... item enabled since all the processors that can be installed on this board have internal cache memory System BIOS Cacheable If you enable this item a segment of the system BIOS will be cached to main memory for faster execution Video BIOS Shadow When this item is enabled 32 kilobytes of the system video BIOS is copied to system memory from where it can execute more rapidly DRAM Page Closing Policy...

Page 37: ... power down a green PC compliant monitor You can force the monitor to power down in Standby or Suspend modes or you can disable the powerdown Video Power Down Mode Use this item to determine which power saving mode is required to power down the graphics sub system You can force the graphics to power down in Standby or Suspend modes or you can disable the powerdown Hard Disk Power Down Mode Use thi...

Page 38: ...n the built in Fax Modem Lan Card Power On Your system can enter a software power down If you enable this item the system can automatically resume if there is traffic on the network adapter Keyboard Power On Your system can enter a software power down If you enable this item you can resume the system by pressing hot keys on the keyboard You must enable the jumper for Keyboard Power On Stroke Keys ...

Page 39: ...setup utility is loaded with a set of optimal default values The optimal default values are not very demanding and they should allow your system to function with most kinds of hardware and memory chips 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 is loaded with a set of best performance default values Th...

Page 40: ... infrared port if you have installed an optional IR port IR Duplex Mode Use this item to define if the optional infrared port is full duplex or half duplex Onboard Parallel Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard parallel port LPT1 and to assign a port address Parallel Port Mode Use this item to determine the parallel port mode You can select Normal ECP Extended Capabilities Port EPP E...

Page 41: ...integrated on this mainboard USB Function for DOS If you have enabled the USB function use this item to enable or disable USB when you are working in the DOS environment TV Out Type This item is available when TV out kit onboard optional Use this item to determine the type of the TV Out You can select NTSC or PAL CPU PnP Setup Page This page lets you configure the mainboard for the kind of CPU tha...

Page 42: ...ms to monitor the parameters for the voltages that control the fans and the mainboard 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 h...

Page 43: ...log box type in the new password or just press Enter to disable password protection Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you have made in the setup utility and exit the setup program When the Save and Exit dialog box appears press Y to save and exit or press N to exit without saving ...

Page 44: ...tware CD ROM in the CD ROM drive and execute the EXE file name given in the description below Note The correct path name for each software driver is provided where D identifies the CD ROM drive letter modify if necessary Bus Master IDE Driver The IDE Bus Master Drivers allows the system to properly manage the IDE channels on the mainboard You need to install two IDE drivers if you are running Wind...

Page 45: ...aphics Drivers and Software Find the Graphics drivers and software here D VGA M766LMRT Win9xGraphics SETUP EXE Fax Modem Drivers and Software Find the fax modem drivers and software here D Modem 8738 Win9x D Modem SuperVoice Media Ring Talk Software MediaRing Talk provides an internet telephone for the onboard modem D Modem MediaRingTalk Network Adapter Driver Find the network adapter driver here ...

Page 46: ...ht be detected as Other device by the device manager of your OS 2 After the drivers are properly installed choose the MULTIMEDIA icon in the CONTROL PANEL when you need to use the Software Wave Table drivers as a MIDI output device Select the MIDI page and click on C media SoftMidi Synthesis Win98 Driver Win95 then click OK to confirm 3 A Windows application named Audio Rack is provided with the P...

Page 47: ...e 4 speaker system If you are running applications which use the DirectSound 3D or A3D audio interface your system can simulate realistic 3D sound through a 4 speaker setup Follow the steps below to install a 4 speaker setup Speaker Installation Connect the front two speakers to the Line out jack on the sound ports extension bracket Connect the rear two speakers to the Line in Rear jack on the sou...

Page 48: ...der to avoid hardware conflicts DO NOT enable this option when the Line in Rear jack is connected with a line in device While the 4 speakers mode is enabled turn on off the output of the front speakers and adjust the volume of the speakers so that the front rear speakers have the same volume Demo Execute the Helicopter demo in the C3D HRTF Positional Audio Demos of the PCI Audio Application When y...

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