PC Chips M825G Series User Manual

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M825G Series, V9.2B
KM266Pro/July 2004

PC Chips M825G Series Specifications

General

Form Factor	MicroATX
Chipset	SiS 760 / SiS 966
Maximum Memory	2 GB
Expansion Slots	1 x AGP, 3 x PCI
Onboard Audio	Realtek ALC655
Onboard LAN	Realtek RTL8201BL
PCI Slots	3
Socket Type	Socket 462 (A)
Memory Slots	2
CPU Socket Type	Socket 462 (A)
Memory Type	DDR
AGP Slot	1
CPU Socket	Socket 462 (A)
Supported Processors	AMD Athlon XP, Duron
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0
Front Side Bus	266MHz
IDE	2 x ATA 133

Summary

Safety and Pre-Installation

Static Electricity Precautions

Protect components from static discharge during handling and installation.

Pre-Installation Inspection

Inspect motherboard for visible damage before connecting power.

Motherboard Features Overview

Processor and Chipset Features

Key features of the CPU socket support and VIA KM266Pro/VT8235 chipsets.

Chapter 1: Key Features

Processor and Chipset Support

Details on Socket-A CPU support and advanced chipset features.

Chapter 2: Motherboard Installation

Motherboard Installation Steps

Outlines the sequence of steps for installing the motherboard.

Port Descriptions and Processor Installation

CPU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the Socket-462.

Memory Module Installation

DDR SDRAM Module Details

Information about DDR333/266 memory modules and DDR SDRAM technology.

Memory Installation and Jumper Settings

Memory Module Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing memory modules into DIMM sockets.

Jumper Settings Configuration

Explanation of jumper usage for system configuration.

Jumper Configuration and Motherboard Installation

Clear CMOS Memory Jumper (JP2)

How to use JP2 to clear CMOS settings.

CPU Clock Selector Jumpers (JP3/JP4)

How to use JP3/JP4 to select CPU clock speed.

Motherboard Installation in Chassis

Guidance on installing the motherboard into a system chassis.

Connecting Power and Speaker

Power Connector Installation

How to connect the ATX power supply and CPU Vcore power.

Installing Other Internal Devices

IDE Devices Installation

How to install and connect IDE devices like HDDs and CD-ROMs.

Expansion Slot Installation

Installing Expansion Cards

Steps for installing PCI, AGP, or CNR expansion cards.

Running the Setup Utility

Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility

Guide to using keys and functions within the BIOS utility interface.

Standard CMOS Setup Page

System Date, Time, and IDE Configuration

Settings for system date, time, and IDE device detection.

Advanced Setup Page

Boot Device Order and Startup Options

Power Management Setup Page

ACPI and Power Management Configuration

Power Management Timers and Wake-Up

Continued Power Management Settings

Advanced Power Management Features

PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page

Loading System Defaults and Features Setup

Loading Default BIOS Settings

Onboard Device Control

CPU PnP Setup Page

CPU Over-clocking and Frequency Settings

Configuring CPU over-clocking function and frequency ratios.

Hardware Monitor and Password Settings

System Monitoring (Hardware Monitor)

Displays system and CPU temperatures, fan speeds, and voltages.

Password Management

Continued Password and Exit Procedures

Password Management Operations

Exiting the BIOS Setup Utility

Installing Support Software

Continued Software Installation

Automatic Software Installation (Windows)

Manual Software Installation (Windows NT)