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MATSONIC MS7177C User Manual

MATSONIC MS7177C
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Table of Contents

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MATSONIC MS7177C Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMATSONIC
ModelMS7177C
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Information

Copyright

Details copyright protection and reproduction restrictions for the publication.

Disclaimer

States that information is subject to change without notice and disclaims warranties.

Trademarks and Compliance

Trademark Recognition

Lists recognized trademarks of software and hardware companies.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Explains FCC compliance for Class B digital devices and interference mitigation.

Declarations of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

States compliance with FCC rules and conditions for operation.

Canadian Department of Communications

Mentions compliance with Canadian Interference-causing Equipment Regulations.

Manual Overview

About the Manual

Outlines the manual's chapters: Introduction, Installation, Setup, and Software.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome and Mainboard Overview

Introduces the MS7177C mainboard, its features, and components.

Package Contents

Checklist of Standard Items

Lists standard items included in the mainboard package for verification.

Installation Recommendations

Overclocking and Static Electricity Precautions

Advises against overclocking and handling the board carefully due to static electricity.

Chapter 2: Installation

Installation Overview

Provides an overview of the chapter's installation procedures.

Jumper Settings Reference

Quick Jumper Settings Guide

Offers a quick guide to mainboard jumper settings.

Pre-Installation Guidelines

Static Electricity and Case Selection

Provides precautions against static electricity and advice on choosing a compatible case.

How to Set Jumpers

Jumper Concepts and Types

Explains the concept and types of jumpers used on the mainboard.

Mainboard Preparation

Mainboard Component Identification

Illustrates and keys the main components on the mainboard.

Mainboard Component Key

Key to Mainboard Components

Provides a detailed key to identify mainboard components and their functions.

External Connections

I/O Ports Identification

Identifies and describes the function of each external I/O port.

Jumper Configuration Verification

JP1: Clear CMOS Jumper

Explains the jumper for clearing CMOS memory.

Jumper Settings Check (Part 1)

JP5, JP6, JP7 Jumpers

Details jumpers for Suspend to RAM, USB wake up, and CPU frequency.

Jumper Settings Check (Part 2)

JP8, JP14, JP16, JP17 Jumpers

Details jumpers for CPU frequency, codec select, LEDs, and USB wake up.

Jumper Settings Check (Part 3)

JP18, JP19 Jumpers

Details jumpers for BIOS flash protection and AMR codec mode.

Installing the Mainboard in a Case

Mainboard Installation Procedure

Guides on physically installing the mainboard into a computer case.

Connecting Internal Components

Power, CPU Fan, and Case Fan Connections

Details connecting power cables, CPU fan, and case fan to the mainboard.

System Case Connections

Panel Connector Guide

Explains the PANEL connector for system case switches and indicators.

Installing Essential Hardware

Processor Installation

Provides steps and illustrations for installing a CPU into the Socket 370.

Memory Module Installation

DIMM Installation Procedure

Guides on installing DIMM memory modules into the mainboard slots.

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Configurations

Lists compatible memory technologies and configurations.

IDE Device Installation

IDE Devices and UDMA Technology

Explains IDE channels, Master/Slave settings, and UDMA technology.

Installing Storage Drives

Hard Disk Drive Installation

Provides steps for installing a hard disk drive and connecting it.

Installing Optical Drives

CD-ROM/DVD Drive Installation

Details installing a CD-ROM/DVD drive and connecting it.

Floppy Drive Installation

Floppy Diskette Drive Installation

Guides on installing a floppy diskette drive and connecting it.

Expansion Slot Usage

PCI, AGP, and AMR Slots

Explains the purpose and usage of PCI, AGP, and AMR slots.

Installing Expansion Cards

PCI Expansion Card Installation

Guides on installing general expansion cards into PCI slots.

AMR Card Installation

AMR Card Insertion

Illustrates how to insert an AMR card into the AMR slot.

Add-in Card Options

Internal Headers (J1, J2)

Describes headers for extra IR, keyboard, mouse, and audio ports.

Onboard Device Features

Infrared, USB, Wake-on-Modem/LAN

Details Infrared port, USB connectors, and Wake-on features.

Making External Connections

Connecting External Peripherals

Guides on connecting external devices to the mainboard's I/O ports.

External Connector Color Coding

Connector Color Identification

Provides a table mapping connector types to standard colors for identification.

Chapter 3: Setup

About the Setup Utility

Introduces the BIOS Setup Utility for system configuration.

Accessing the Setup Utility

BIOS Access Procedure

Explains how to access the BIOS Setup Utility after POST.

BIOS Navigation

BIOS Navigation Keys and Screen

Lists and explains the function keys used within the BIOS Setup Utility.

Using the BIOS Utility

Navigating and Selecting BIOS Options

Describes how to navigate and select options within the BIOS Setup Utility.

Updating the BIOS

BIOS Update Procedure

Provides instructions for updating the mainboard's BIOS.

Standard CMOS Setup

Basic System Configuration

Details the screen for configuring date, time, and IDE devices.

IDE Device Configuration

Hard Disk Auto-Detection and Manual Setup

Explains auto-detection and manual configuration for hard disk drives.

Diskette and Video Settings

Diskette Drive and Video Configuration

Covers settings for diskette drives, video mode, and POST halt options.

Advanced CMOS Setup

Advanced System Configuration Options

Covers advanced system information and configuration settings.

BIOS Feature Settings

Virus Protection and Boot Device Priority

Details virus protection, boot device priority, and other BIOS features.

System Behavior Settings

Floppy Swap, NumLock, Gate A20, and Security

Configures floppy swap, NumLock status, Gate A20, and password security.

OS and Compatibility Settings

DRAM, SMART, and Windows Compatibility

Covers DRAM selection, SMART capability, and Windows compatibility settings.

Advanced Chipset Features

DRAM Timing and Cache Settings

Details DRAM timing registers and cache settings.

Chipset Performance Tuning

AGP Aperture and Cache Settings

Covers AGP aperture size, caching, and AGP mode settings.

Peripheral Control Settings

USB, Sound, Modem, and PCI Buffering

Configures USB, sound, modem, and PCI buffering/bursting.

PCI and AGP Transaction Settings

PCI Delay Transactions and AGP Wait States

Manages PCI delay transactions and AGP wait states.

Integrated Peripherals Configuration

IDE Channels and PIO/UDMA Settings

Configures integrated IDE channels, PIO modes, and UDMA support.

Serial, IR, and Display Settings

Serial Ports, IR Function, and Display First

Covers serial ports, IR function, IDE block mode, and initial display settings.

Parallel Port and Audio Settings

Parallel Port Modes and Legacy Audio

Configures parallel port modes, EPP types, and legacy audio.

Sound Card and Game Port Settings

Sound Blaster and MIDI Configuration

Sets IRQs, DMA, I/O addresses for Sound Blaster and MPU-401.

Power Management Setup

ACPI and Power Management Features

Controls system power management using ACPI features.

Power Saving Modes

Power Management and Timeout Settings

Configures power-saving modes and inactivity timeouts.

System Suspend and Video Control

Suspend Modes and Video Power Down

Sets system suspend modes and video power down options.

Wake-Up Event Configuration

Wake-Up Sources and Alarm Settings

Configures wake-up events from USB, VGA, LAN, modem, and RTC alarms.

PnP/PCI Configuration

PnP OS and Resource Assignment

Configures Plug and Play OS assignment and resource management.

Resource Allocation

IRQ and Memory Resource Management

Manages IRQ and memory resources for legacy ISA cards.

PCI Health Status

System Monitoring and Component Status

Monitors system voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds.

Frequency Control

Clock Speed and Bus Frequency Settings

Sets clock speed and system bus based on the installed processor.

CPU Clock Ratio and Defaults

Multiplier Settings and Default Loading

Configures CPU clock multiplier and loads default settings.

Password Security

Supervisor and User Password Setup

Allows installation of Supervisor and User passwords for system security.

Setup Utility Exit Options

Save and Exit, Exit Without Saving

Provides options to save or discard changes and exit the Setup Utility.

Chapter 4: Software

Software Overview and CD-ROM Usage

Introduces the software supplied on the CD-ROM and how to use it.

Mainboard Software Folders

Utility and MS7177C Software Folders

Lists folders on the CD-ROM containing mainboard software.

Software Installation Notes

Installation Notes for Utility and CD-ROM

Provides notes for installing software from the Utility folder and using the CD-ROM.

BIOS Update Utility

Award Flash Memory Utility Usage

Explains the utility for erasing and updating system BIOS.

Application Software

Anti-Virus, Audio, and Modem Software

Describes PC-cillin, GAMUT, MediaRing Talk, and Super Voice software.

Driver Installation Notes

Realtek Codec and Mainboard Software Installation

Notes for installing Realtek codec drivers and MS7177C specific software.

Appendix: Jumper Reference

Quick Jumper Setting Reference

Provides a quick reference for mainboard jumper settings.

Specific Jumper Functions (Part 1)

Clear CMOS, Suspend RAM, USB Wake Up

Details jumpers JP1, JP5, and JP6 for CMOS, Suspend to RAM, and USB wake up.

Specific Jumper Functions (Part 2)

CPU Frequency, CODEC/AMR Slot Select

Details jumpers JP7, JP8, and JP14 for CPU frequency and codec selection.

Specific Jumper Functions (Part 3)

LED, USB2 Wake Up, BIOS Flash, AMR Codec

Details jumpers JP16, JP17, JP18, and JP19 for LEDs, USB wake up, flash protection, and AMR codec.

System Case Connections Reference

PANEL1 Connector Pinout

Details the PANEL connector pinout for system case switches and indicators.

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