PCchips M810 series User Manual

Mainboard User’s Manual
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M810 Series, V7.1
S73X/November 2001

PCchips M810 series Specifications

General

Brand	PCchips
Model	M810 series
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Trademarks

Chapter 1: Introduction

Key Features

Details the essential capabilities and specifications of the mainboard.

Built-in Graphics System

Describes the onboard 2D/3D AGP graphics accelerator features.

AC'97 Codec

Explains the onboard AC'97 audio codec compatibility and channels.

Onboard I/O Ports

Lists and describes the various input/output ports available on the mainboard.

Hardware Monitoring

Covers the mainboard's capability to monitor system temperatures and voltages.

Built-in Ethernet LAN

Details the integrated 10/100Mbps Ethernet LAN controller features.

Onboard Flash ROM

Describes the automatic CPU/board configuration and PnP support.

Bundled Software

Lists and briefly describes the software included on the support CD-ROM.

Dimensions

Specifies the physical form factor and dimensions of the mainboard.

Package Contents

Lists the items included in the mainboard package and optional accessories.

Static Electricity Precautions

Provides essential safety guidelines to prevent static damage during handling.

Pre-Installation Inspection

Instructs on inspecting the mainboard for damage before installation.

Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation

Mainboard Components

Identifies the major components and connectors on the mainboard layout.

I/O Ports

Illustrates and describes the physical layout of the mainboard's I/O ports.

Install A CPU

Guides on installing the correct CPU type into the Socket-462.

Install Memory

Explains how to install SDRAM memory modules into the DIMM sockets.

Setting Jumper Switches

Details the function and settings of various jumpers on the mainboard.

Jumper JP1: Keyboard Power On Selector

Describes the jumper for enabling keyboard power-on functionality.

Jumper JA1 & JA2: CPU Selector

Explains jumpers used to select the type of CPU installed.

Install the Mainboard

Guides on physically mounting the mainboard into a system chassis.

Optional Extension Brackets

Explains how to install additional modules like USB extension brackets.

Install Other Devices

Covers connecting peripheral devices like floppy drives and IDE devices.

Internal Sound Connections

Describes how to connect CD-ROM/DVD-ROM audio cables to the sound system.

Expansion Slots

Details the types and installation of expansion cards in PCI, AMR, and AGP slots.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

Introduction

Explains the purpose and importance of the BIOS Setup Utility.

Running the Setup Utility

Provides instructions on how to access and navigate the BIOS setup menu.

Standard CMOS Setup Page

Guides on configuring basic system settings like date, time, and IDE devices.

Advanced Setup Page

Covers advanced system configuration options and boot device settings.

Power Management Setup Page

Details settings for managing system power consumption and sleep states.

PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page

Explains settings for PCI devices and Plug and Play configuration.

Load Optimal Settings

Describes how to load fail-safe default BIOS settings for system stability.

Load Best Performance Settings

Explains how to load BIOS settings optimized for system performance.

Features Setup Page

Configures parameters for various onboard peripheral devices.

CPU PnP Setup Page

Allows manual configuration of the mainboard for the installed CPU.

Hardware Monitor Page

Displays system hardware status like temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

Change Password

Guides on setting or removing a BIOS supervisor password for security.

Exit

Instructions on saving changes and exiting the BIOS Setup Utility.

Chapter 4: Software & Applications

Introduction

Introduces the support software provided on the CD-ROM for the mainboard.

Installing Support Software

Provides general procedures for installing drivers and utility programs.

Bundled Software Descriptions

Details specific bundled software like PC-Cillin, Super Voice, and 3Deep.

Auto-installing under Windows 98

Explains the automatic installation process for Windows 98 systems.