CHAINTECH ES-676M - User Manual

ES-676M
Intel Socket 478
VIA P4M266A + VT8235
u-ATX Motherboard
User’s Guide
Version 1.0
Declaration of Conformity
According to 47 CFR, Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC Rules
The following designated product:
EQUIPMENT: MAINBOARD
MODEL NO.: ES-676M
is a Class B digital device that complies with 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This declaration is given to the manufacturer:
CHAINTECH-EXCEL COMPUTER INC.
4427 Enterprise St. Fremont, CA 94538, U.S.A.
http://www.chaintech-excel.com
Chaintech President: Simon Ho
Signature:

Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction

1-1 Product Specifications

Detailed specifications of the motherboard's processor, memory, and expansion slots.

1-2 Package Contents

Lists all the components included in the motherboard package for user convenience.

1-3 ES-676 M Motherboard Layout

Diagram showing the physical layout of connectors and components on the motherboard.

Chapter 2 Hardware Setup

2-1 Installing a CPU Processor for Socket 478

Step-by-step guide for correctly installing the CPU into the Socket 478.

2-2 Setting Your CPUs Performance

Instructions for configuring CPU clock ratio and speed via BIOS setup.

2-3 Main Memory Configuration

Details on installing and configuring DDR SDRAM modules for optimal performance.

2-4 Connector and Jumper Settings

Guide to connecting system components and configuring jumpers on the motherboard.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Program

3-1 Standard CMOS Setup

Configuration of date, time, hard disk, floppy drives, and video display settings.

3-2 Advanced BIOS Features

Settings for Anti-Virus protection, CPU cache, and POST behavior.

3-3 Advanced Chipset Features

Configuration options for DRAM timing, AGP, and PCI bus control for performance.

3-4 Integrated Peripherals

Settings for onboard audio, LAN, IDE controllers, serial, and parallel ports.

3-5 Power Management Setup

Options for managing system power states, HDD spin-down, and suspend modes.

3-6 PNP;PCI Configurations

Configuration of Plug and Play OS, IRQ, and DMA settings for hardware.

3-7 Frequency;Voltage Control

Settings for CPU clock ratio, Auto Detect PCI/DIMM Clock, and Spread Spectrum.

3-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Loads default BIOS values to ensure system stability if settings are corrupted.

3-9 Load Optimized Defaults

Loads optimized default system values for best performance and compatibility.

3-10 Supervisor Password & User Password Setting

Setup and management of BIOS and system passwords for security access.

3-11 Save and Exit Setup

Option to save all BIOS configuration changes before exiting the setup utility.

3-12 Exit Without Saving

Exits the BIOS setup utility without saving any modifications made during the session.

Chapter 4 DRIVER Setup

4-1 VIA Service Pack Setup

Installation guide for the VIA Service Pack, including IDE and AGP drivers.

4-2 Video Application

Instructions for installing the video application or graphics driver.

4-3 Audio Driver Setup

Steps to install the onboard audio driver for sound functionality.

4-4 LAN Driver Setup

Procedure for installing the LAN driver to enable network connectivity.

4-5 USB 2.0 Driver

Installation guide for the USB 2.0 driver to support high-speed USB devices.

CHAINTECH ES-676M Specifications