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Mainboard User’s Manual Table of Contents Trademarks .............................................................................. I Chapter 1 .........................................................................................1 Introduction..................................................................................1 Key Features............................................................................2 Package Contents.....................................................................
Mainboard User’s Manual Mainboard (KOB 810e FST) Installation Notes....................
1: Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction This mainboard has a Socket 370, which uses an Intel PPGA/ FCPGA Celeron or FCPGA Pentium III processor. You can install any one of these processors on the mainboard. This mainboard supports front-side bus speeds of 66MHz, 100MHz or 133MHz. This mainboard uses the Intel i810/i810e chipset which provides CPU Plug & Play through firmware, integrates a 3D AGP Graphics Accelerator.
Mainboard User’s Manual Key Features The key features of this mainboard include: Socket-370 Processor Support ♦ Supports PPGA/FCPGA Celeron and FCPGA Pentium III CPUs ♦ Supports 66MHz, 100MHz or 133MHz FSB All processors are automatically configured using firmware and a synchronous/asynchronous Host/DRAM Clock Scheme.
1: Introduction Built-in Graphics System ♦ 3D AGP Graphics Accelerator optimized for smooth 2D and 3D video ♦ The graphics system shares active memory and does not require dedicated video memory ♦ Supports high resolutions up to 1600x1200 16M colors ♦ Supports hardware DVD Accelerator and Direct DVD to TV playback AC97 Codec ♦ Compliant PC97 2.
Mainboard User’s Manual Dimensions ♦ Baby-AT form factor (22cm x 22cm) 4
1: Introduction Package Contents Your mainboard package ships with the following items: The mainboard This User’s Guide 1 UDMA/66 IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable Audio ports and Game/MIDI port extension bracket Serial/Parallel ports extension bracket VGA extension bracket Support software on CD-ROM disk Optional Accessories You can purchase the following optional accessories for this mainboard.
Mainboard User’s Manual Static Electricity Precautions Components on this mainboard can be damaged by static electricity. Take the following precautions when unpacking the mainboard and installing it in a system. 1. Keep the mainboard and other components in their original static-proof packaging until you are ready to install them. 2. During installation, wear a grounded wrist strap if possible. If you don’t have a wrist strap, discharge static electricity by touching the bare metal of the system chassis.
2: Mainboard Installation Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation To install this mainboard in a system, follow the procedures in this chapter: Identify the mainboard components Install a CPU Install one or more system memory modules Verify that any jumpers or switches are set correctly Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case) Connect any extension brackets or cables to the mainboard connector headers Install any other devices and make the appropriate connections to the mainboard connector headers.
Mainboard User’s Manual Mainboard Components Use the diagram below to identify the major components on the mainboard. Note: Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in this illustration are for testing only.
2: Mainboard Installation Install A CPU This mainboard has a Socket 370 which supports PPGA/FCPGA Celeron and FCPGA Pentium III processors. To ensure reliability, ensure that your processor has a heatsink/cooling fan assembly. Do not try to install a Socket 7 processor in the Socket-370. A Socket 7 processor such as the Pentium-MMX, or the AMD K5/K6 does not fit in the Socket 370. The following list notes the processors that are currently supported by this mainboard.
Mainboard User’s Manual 3. On the Socket-370, identify the Pin-1 corner. The Pin-1 corner is at the end of the locking lever when it is locked. 4. Match the Pin-1 corners and insert the processor into the socket. No force is required and the processor should drop into place freely. 5. Swing the locking lever down and hook it under the catch on the side of the socket. This secures the CPU in the socket. 6.
2: Mainboard Installation To install a module, push the retaining latches at either end of the socket outwards. Position the memory module correctly and insert it into the DIMM socket. Press the module down into the socket so that the retaining latches rotate up and secure the module in place by fitting into notches on the edge of the module. Setting Jumper Switches Jumpers are sets of pins which can be connected together with jumper caps.
Mainboard User’s Manual Jumper JP2: Keyboard Power On Selector If you enable the keyboard power on feature, you can use hot keys on your keyboard as a power on/off switch for the system. Note: The system must provide 1A on the +5VSB (+5V Standby) signal before using the Keyboard Power On function.
2: Mainboard Installation Install the Mainboard Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case). The board is a Baby-AT size mainboard with a set of I/O ports. You can install this mainboard in any AT case. Ensure that your case has an I/O cover plate that matches the ports on this mainboard. Install the mainboard in a case. Follow the instructions provided by the case manufacturer using the hardware and internal mounting points on the chassis.
Mainboard User’s Manual Install the Extension Brackets The extension brackets are used to connect features on the mainboard to external connectors that can be attached to the system chassis. Follow the steps below to install the extension brackets. Note: All the ribbon cables used on the extension brackets have a red stripe on the Pin-1 side of the cable. Audio Ports and Game/MIDI Port Extension Bracket This bracket provides three audio jacks for stereo line in, stereo line out and microphone.
2: Mainboard Installation Serial/Parallel Ports Extension Bracket This bracket has one serial port - COM1 (9-pins) and one parallel port –PRN1 (25pins). On this mainboard, you can only connect one of the serial ports to the manboard header COM1. 1 1 LPT1 COM1 Serial Port COM1 Parallel Port LPT1 Serial/Parallel Ports Extension Bracket 1. On the mainboard, locate the headers COM1 and LPT1 for this bracket. 2. Plug the serial cable into COM1 and the parallel cable into LPT1. 3.
Mainboard User’s Manual VGA Extension Bracket The VGA extension bracket has a 15-pin connector for an external monitor cable. 1 VGA1 Header VGA Extension Bracket 1. On the mainboard, locate the VGA1 header for this bracket. 2. Plug the cable from the bracket into the header. 3. In the system chassis, remove a blanking plate from one of the expansion slots and install the extension bracket in the slot. Use the screw that held the blanking plate in place to secure the extension bracket.
2: Mainboard Installation Optional Extension Brackets For this mainboard, you can also obtain an ATX form card. Install them by following the steps below. ATX Form Card This ATX Form Card provides a mini-DIN port for infrared, one mini-DIN port for a PS/2 mouse. In addition it has two USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports. 1 J3-ATX Header Infrared Port PS/2 Mouse Port USB Ports ATX Form Card 1. On the mainboard, locate the J3 ATX header for this bracket. 2. Plug the cable from the bracket into the ATX header.
Mainboard User’s Manual Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following the steps below. IDE1 1 1 IDE2 1 FDD1 Floppy Disk Drive The mainboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that can support one or two drives. Drives can be 3.5” or 5.25” wide, with capacities of 360K, 720K, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 2.88MB. Install your drives and connect power from the system power supply. Use the cable provided to connect the drives to the floppy disk drive header FDD1.
2: Mainboard Installation If you want to install more IDE devices, you can purchase a second IDE cable and connect one or two devices to the Secondary IDE channel connector IDE2 on the mainboard. If you have two devices on the cable, one must be Master and one must be Slave. Internal Sound Connections If you have installed a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, you can connect the drive audio cable to the onboard sound system. On the mainboard, locate the two 4-pin connectors CD1 and CD2.
Mainboard User’s Manual Expansion Slots This mainboard has three 32-bit PCI expansion slots and one AMR slot. WOL1 connector SB5V GND Signal AMR1 PCI3 PCI2 PCI1 Follow the steps below to install a PCI/AMR expansion card. 1. Locate the AMR or PCI slots on the mainboard. 2. Remove the slot cover for the expansion slot from the system chassis. 3. Insert the expansion card edge connector into the slot and press it firmly down into it so that it is fully inserted. 4.
2: Mainboard Installation power down. You need to enable this feature in the system setup utility.
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3: BIOS Setup Utility Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information about your computer such as the date and time, the kind of hardware installed, and various configuration settings. Your computer uses this information to initialize all the components when booting up and functions as the basis for coordination between system components. If the Setup Utility configuration is incorrect, it may cause the system to malfunction.
Mainboard User’s Manual Running the Setup Utility Each time your computer starts, before the operating system loads, a message appears on the screen that prompts you to “Hit if you want to run SETUP”. When you see this message, press the Delete key and the Main menu page of the Setup Utility appears on your monitor. You can use the cursor arrow keys to highlight any of the options on the main menu page. Press Enter to select the highlighted option. To leave the setup utility, press the Escape key.
3: BIOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Setup Page Use this page to set basic information such as the date and time, the IDE devices, and the diskette drives. If you press the F3 key, the system will automatically detect and configure the hard disks on the IDE channels. AMIBIOS SETUP – STANDARD CMOS SETUP ©1998 American Megatrends, Inc.
Mainboard User’s Manual Advanced Setup Page Use this page to set more advanced information about your system. Take some care with this page. Making changes can affect the operation of your computer. AMIBIOS SETUP – ADVANCED SETUP ©1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved Trend ChipAwayVirus Enabled 1st Boot Device IDE-0 nd Floppy 2 Boot Device Try Other Boot Devices Yes S.M.A.R.T.
3: BIOS Setup Utility Floppy Drive Seek If you enable this item, your system will check all floppy disk drives at start up. Disable this item unless you are using an old 360KB drive. Primary Display Use this item to determine the display devices for the primary display of your computer.
Mainboard User’s Manual Power Management Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for system power management operation. Power Management/APM Use this item to enable or disable a power management scheme. If you enable power management, you can use the items below to set the power management operation. Both APM and ACPI are supported. Green Monitor Power State Use this item to determine which power-saving mode is required to power down a green PCcompliant monitor.
3: BIOS Setup Utility Standby Time Out (Minute) This sets the timeout for Standby mode in minutes. If the time selected passes without any system activity, the computer will enter powersaving Standby mode. Suspend Time Out (Minute) This sets the timeout for Suspend mode in minutes. If the time selected passes without any system activity, the computer will enter powersaving Suspend mode.
Mainboard User’s Manual PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and devices that use the system plug and play capability. AMIBIOS SETUP – PCI / PLUG AND PLAY SETUP ©1998 American Megatrends, Inc.
3: BIOS Setup Utility Load Optimal Settings If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears. If you press Y, and then Enter, the Setup Utility loads a set of fail-safe default values. These default values are not very demanding and they should allow your system to function with most kinds of hardware and memory chips. Load Best Performance Settings If you select this item and press Enter a dialog box appears.
Mainboard User’s Manual OnBoard FDC Use this item to enable or disable the onboard floppy disk drive interface. OnBoard Serial Port1 IR Function Use this item to enable or disable the onboard COM1 serial port, and to assign a port address IR Duplex Mode Use this item to define if the optional infrared port is full-duplex or half-duplex. Onboard Parallel Port Use this item to enable or disable the onboard LPT1 parallel port, and to assign a port address.
3: BIOS Setup Utility CPU PnP Setup Page This page lets you manually configure the mainboard for the CPU. The system will automatically detect the kind of CPU that you have installed and make the appropriate adjustments to the items on this page. Note: If you manually set the wrong speed and the system won’t run properly, press the Page Up key while the system is booting and a default setting will replace the incorrect CPU setting. CPU Speed AMIBIOS SETUP – CPU PnP SETUP ©1998 American Megatrends, Inc.
Mainboard User’s Manual Hardware Monitor Page This page sets some of the parameters for the hardware monitoring function of this mainboard. AMIBIOS SETUP – HARDWARE Monitor ©1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved --- System Hardware Monitor --CPU Temp. 30°C/86°F System Temp. 24°C/75°F CPU Fan Speed Chassis Fan Speed Vcore 2.000 V Vcc +1.8V 1.800 V Vcc +3.3V 3.300 V Vcc +5.0V 5.000 V Board +12V 12.000 V ESC F1 F5 F6 F7 CPU / System Temp.
3: BIOS Setup Utility Change or Remove the Password Highlight this item, press Enter and type in the current password. At the next dialog box, type in the new password, or just press Enter to disable password protection. Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility configuration and exit the program. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press Y to save and exit, or press N to exit without saving.
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4: Software & Applications Chapter 4 Software About the Software The software for this mainboard is supplied on a CD-ROM. The disk has some folders that can be used by many different mainboards, for example the UTILITY and PERIPHERAL folders. Some folders can only be used by mainboards which have certain brands of chipsets, for example the INTEL and VIA folders. In addition, software that is specifically intended for one kind of mainboard is stored in a folder with the name of that mainboard.
Mainboard User’s Manual KOB 810e FST Folder You can use the software in the following sub-folders: AUDIO: Drivers and software for the onboard audio codec (a readme file points you to the correct directory for installing the files) IDE: Enhanced IDE drivers (a readme file points you to the correct directory for installing the files) INST: Upgrades and patches for the mainboard chipset (a readme file points you to the correct directory for installing the files) VGA: Drivers and software for the onboard VGA
4: Software & Applications mode DOS (not the DOS box that is available in Windows 98/95/NT). If you are using Windows 98/95, shut down your computer and select the option “Restart in DOS” in the shutdown dialog box. If you are running Windows NT, shut down your computer and boot from a DOS diskette temporarily in order to run the flash memory utility. MediaRing Talk To install the MediaRing Talk voice modem software, go to the directory \UTILITY\MEDIARING TALK; then run MRTALKSETUP7.2.
Mainboard User’s Manual Audio Software This folder has software and drivers for the mainboard’s integrated sound system. Drivers are provided for Windows 2000/NT/98. Windows 2000/NT The audio system is a Plug and Play device. When the Plug and Play wizard begins to look for audio drivers, click on the button that says Have Disk and then browse or type in the pathname to the \REALTEK-CODEC\INTEL\WIN2000\ folder. This directory can be used to install Windows NT too.
