PCchips M925ALU User Manual

Mainboard User’s Manual
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M925 Series, V5.0A
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PCchips M925ALU Specifications

General

Brand	PCchips
Model	M925ALU
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Notice

Driver Certification Warning

Drivers not certified by Microsoft might appear on Windows XP. Rest assured RD department tested them. Click 'Continue Anyway'.

USB 2.0 Driver Limitations

USB 2.0 driver supports Windows XP/2000. Hub connection issues may occur; updated driver available on website.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Key Features

Lists main hardware specifications and capabilities.

Built-in Graphics System

Details the integrated graphics accelerator and its performance.

VGA

Explains the 4xAGP slot and its bandwidth advantage.

AC'97 Audio Codec

Lists specifications for the onboard audio codec.

Expansion Options

Describes available expansion slots like PCI, AGP, CNR.

Onboard I/O Ports

Details the various input/output ports on the mainboard.

BIOS Firmware

Mentions AMI BIOS capabilities for system configuration.

USB 2.0

Covers compliance with USB 2.0 specifications.

Built-in Ethernet LAN

Describes the onboard LAN solution and its speed.

Bundled Software

Lists software included on the support CD-ROM.

Dimensions

Specifies the mainboard's form factor and dimensions.

Package Contents

Lists mainboard models and items included in the package.

Static Electricity Precautions

Advises on handling precautions to prevent static damage.

Pre-Installation Inspection

Guides on checking for damages before installing the mainboard.

Chapter 2: Mainboard Installation

Mainboard Components

Identifies major components on the mainboard through a diagram.

I/O Ports

Illustrates and explains the function of each built-in I/O port.

Installing the Processor

Provides a step-by-step procedure for installing the CPU.

Installing Memory Modules

Details how to install SDRAM and DDR SDRAM modules.

Jumper Settings

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

The Panel Connector

Describes connections for front panel audio and switch/LED headers.

J16: LAN LED Indicator

Explains the connector for the LAN activity and link LEDs.

Other Devices Installation

Covers installation of floppy diskette and IDE devices.

Expansion Slots Installation

Guides on installing expansion cards into AGP, CNR, and PCI slots.

Connecting Optional Devices

Details connections for optional devices like sleep switch, speaker, USB headers, etc.

SIR1: Serial infrared port

Describes the serial infrared port for wireless data exchange.

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup Utility

Running the Setup Utility

Instructs how to access and navigate the BIOS setup utility.

Standard CMOS Setup Page

Details settings for date, time, and IDE/floppy devices.

Advanced Setup Page

Covers advanced system configuration options.

Power Management Setup Page

Explains settings for system power management features.

PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page

Configures PCI devices and Plug and Play features.

Load Optimal Settings

Loads fail-safe default BIOS settings for stability.

Load Best Performance Settings

Loads default BIOS settings for optimal performance.

Features Setup Page

Configures parameters for various peripheral devices.

CPU PnP Setup Page

Allows manual configuration of the CPU settings.

Hardware Monitor Page

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

Change Password

Describes how to set or change the BIOS supervisor password.

Chapter 4: Software & Applications

Installing Support Software

Guides on installing drivers and utilities from the support CD-ROM.

Auto-installing under Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Details the automatic software installation process for Windows OS.

Installing under Windows NT or Manual Installation

Explains manual installation steps for Windows NT or other scenarios.

Bundled Software Installation

Describes how to install specific bundled software applications.