PCchips M810LR User Manual

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

PCchips M810LR Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Memory Type	DDR SDRAM
Max Memory	2 GB
Number of Memory Slots	2
USB Ports	2
BIOS	Award BIOS
Socket Type	Socket A
Onboard Audio	AC'97
Onboard LAN	10/100 Mbps Ethernet
IDE	2 x IDE connectors
Supported Processors	AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron
Expansion Slots	3 x PCI

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

Static Electricity Precautions

Guidelines to prevent damage to components from static electricity during handling.

Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation

Mainboard Installation Overview

Steps for installing the mainboard into a system chassis.

Power Supply Requirements

Caution regarding power supply specifications for AMD K7 CPUs.

Installing the Socket-462 Processor

Step-by-step guide for inserting the CPU into the Socket-462 and connecting the fan.

Memory Module Installation

Instructions for installing 168-pin SDRAM memory modules into DIMM sockets.

Installing the Mainboard in Chassis

Connecting power supply, fan, speaker, and front panel connectors to the mainboard.

Installing Other Devices

Connecting floppy disk drives and IDE devices like hard drives and CD-ROMs.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

BIOS Setup Utility Introduction

Explanation of BIOS Setup's role in system configuration and troubleshooting.

Running the BIOS Setup Utility

Instructions on how to enter and navigate the BIOS Setup utility interface.

Standard CMOS Setup Page

Advanced Setup Page Configuration

Power Management Setup Page

Power Management Options

CPU PnP Setup Page

Hardware Monitor Page

Chapter 4: Software & Applications

Software and Application Introduction

Installing Support Software

General procedure for installing drivers and utilities from the support CD-ROM.

Specific Driver and Utility Installation

Details on installing AGP, display, audio, network, modem, USB drivers, and BIOS update utility.

Bundled Software and Auto-Installation

Installing Software with Windows 98 Auto Setup

Step-by-step guide for using the Auto Setup feature on Windows 98.