Page 2 - MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual; II; F e d e r a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n s C o m m i s s i o n ( F C C ); Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; Declaration of Conformity; This device may not cause harmful interference, and; C a n a d i a n D e p a r t m e n t o f C o m m u n i c a t i o n s
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual II F e d e r a l C o m m u n i c a t i o n s C o m m i s s i o n ( F C C ) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limitsare designed to provide reasonable protection...
Page 3 - MS7308E Mainboard User’s Manual; III; Table of Contents
MS7308E Mainboard User’s Manual III Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .............................................................. 1 Key Features...................................................................... 2Package Contents ...........................................................
Page 4 - IV; Play MIDI file
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual IV Appendix A: Gamut ............................................................. A1 Introduction .................................................................... A2Before Installing ............................................................. A3Installation ....
Page 6 - Key Features; Socket-370 Processor Support
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 2 Key Features The key features of this mainboard include: Socket-370 Processor Support ♦ Supports PPGA Celeron s from 300MHz to 600MHz. ♦ FCPGA Pentium III CPUs are supported ♦ Supports 66MHz, 100MHz or 133MHz FSB All processors are automatically configured using f...
Page 8 - Onboard Flash ROM
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 4 ♦ High Performance provided by 100Mbps clock generator anddata recovery circuit for 100Mbps receiver Onboard Flash ROM ♦ Automatic CPU and board configuration ♦ Supports Plug and Play configuration of peripheral devicesand expansion cards ♦ Built-in virus protecti...
Page 9 - Package Contents; Optional Accessories
1: Introduction 5 Package Contents Your mainboard package ships with the following items: q The mainboard q This User’s Guide q 1 UDMA/66 IDE cable q Floppy disk drive cable q Support software on CD-ROM disk q 10/100BaseTX Ethernet LAN ( Only for MS7308E M/B ) Optional Accessories You can purchase t...
Page 10 - Static Electricity Precautions; Pre-Installation Inspection
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 6 q Static Electricity Precautions Components on this mainboard can be damaged by staticelectricity. Take the following precautions when unpacking themainboard and installing it in a system.1. Keep the mainboard and other components in their originalstatic-proof pac...
Page 11 - : Mainboard Installation; Chapter 2; Identify the mainboard components
2: Mainboard Installation 7 Chapter 2 Mainboard Installation To install this mainboard in a system, follow the procedures in thischapter: q Identify the mainboard components q Install a CPU q Install one or more system memory modules q Verify that any jumpers or switches are set correctly q Install ...
Page 12 - MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual; Mainboard Components; Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 8 Mainboard Components Use the diagram below to identify the major components on themainboard. Note: Any jumpers on your mainboard that do not appear in this illustration are for testing only.
Page 13 - I n s t a l l A C P U; PPGA Celeron; On the processor, identify the Pin-1 corner by its beveled edge.
2: Mainboard Installation 9 I n s t a l l A C P U This mainboard has a Socket 370 which supports Celeron PPGAand FCPGA Pentium III processors. To ensure reliability, ensure that your processor has aheatsink/cooling fan assembly. Do not try to install a Socket 7 processor in the Socket-370. ASocket 7...
Page 14 - Install Memory
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 10 3. On the Socket-370, identify the Pin-1 corner. The Pin-1 corneris at the end of the locking lever when it is locked. 4. Match the Pin-1 corners and insert the processor into thesocket. No force is required and the processor should drop intoplace freely. 5. Swin...
Page 15 - Setting Jumper Switches; Jumper JP5: Keyboard Power On Selector; signal before using the Keyboard Power On function.; Function; Disable Keyboard Power On; Jumper JP7: Clear CMOS Memory
2: Mainboard Installation 11 To install a module, push the retaining latches at either end of thesocket outwards. Position the memory module correctly and insertit into the DIMM socket. Press the module down into the socket sothat the retaining latches rotate up and secure the module in placeby fitt...
Page 16 - Normal Operation
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 12 the mainboard and then move the jumper cap into the CLEARsetting for a few seconds. Function Jumper Setting Normal Operation Short Pins 1-2 Clear CMOS Memory Short Pins 2-3
Page 17 - Install the Mainboard; Connect the power connector from the power supply to the
2: Mainboard Installation 13 Install the Mainboard Install the mainboard in a system chassis (case). The board is aMicro-ATX size mainboard with a twin-tier of I/O ports. You caninstall this mainboard in any ATX case. Ensure that your case hasan I/O cover plate that matches the ports on this mainboa...
Page 18 - Optional Extension Brackets; Extended USB Module; This module bracket has three USB ports for more USB devices.
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 14 Optional Extension Brackets For this mainboard, you can also obtain a USB module extensionbracket. Install them by following the steps below. Extended USB Module This module bracket has three USB ports for more USB devices. 1. Locate the USB1 header on the mainbo...
Page 19 - Install Other Devices; Floppy Disk Drive
2: Mainboard Installation 15 Install Other Devices Install and connect any other devices in the system following thesteps below. Floppy Disk Drive The mainboard ships with a floppy disk drive cable that cansupport one or two drives. Drives can be 3.5” or 5.25” wide, withcapacities of 360K, 720K, 1.2...
Page 20 - on the mainboard. If you have two; Internal Sound Connections; and
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 16 If you want to install more IDE devices, you can purchase a secondIDE cable and connect one or two devices to the Secondary IDEchannel connector IDE2 on the mainboard. If you have two devices on the cable, one must be Master and one must be Slave. Internal Sound ...
Page 21 - Expansion Slots; This mainboard has two 32-bit PCI expansion slots, an AMR slot.; AMR Slot
2: Mainboard Installation 17 Expansion Slots This mainboard has two 32-bit PCI expansion slots, an AMR slot. Follow the steps below to install a PCI/AMR expansion card. 1. Locate the PCI, AMR slots on the mainboard. 2. Remove the slot cover for the expansion slot from the systemchassis. 3. Insert th...
Page 23 - : BIOS Setup Utility; Chapter 3; Introduction; key while you; Page Up; key also clears
3: BIOS Setup Utility 19 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Utility Introduction The BIOS Setup Utility records settings and information aboutyour computer such as the date and time, the kind of hardwareinstalled, and various configuration settings. Your computer usesthis information to initialize all the compone...
Page 24 - Running the Setup Utility; if you want to run SETUP
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 20 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 <DEL> if you want to run SETUP ”. When you see this message, press the Delete key and the Main menu page of...
Page 25 - Standard CMOS Setup Page; Auto
3: BIOS Setup Utility 21 Standard CMOS Setup Page Use this page to set basic information such as the date and time, theIDE devices, and the diskette drives. If you press the F3 key, thesystem will automatically detect and configure the hard disks onthe IDE channels. Date & Time Use these items t...
Page 26 - Advanced Setup Page
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 22 Advanced Setup Page Use this page to set more advanced information about your system.Take some care with this page. Making changes can affect theoperation of your computer. Trend ChipAway Virus This mainboard has built-in virus protection in thefirmware. Use this...
Page 27 - Setup
3: BIOS Setup Utility 23 Floppy Drive Seek If you enable this item, your system will check allfloppy disk drives at start up. Disable this itemunless you are using an old 360KB drive. PS/2 Mouse Support If this item is set to Enabled, the onboard PS/2Mouse port will work. Setting this to Disable tur...
Page 28 - Power Management Setup Page; Power
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 24 Power Management Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for system powermanagement operation. Power Management/APM Use this item to enable or disable a powermanagement scheme. If you enable powermanagement, you can use the items below toset the power ma...
Page 30 - PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page; Primary Graphics
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 26 PCI / Plug and Play Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for devices installed on thePCI bus and devices that use the system plug and play capability. Plug and PlayAware O/S Enable this item if you are using an O/S thatsupports Plug and Play such as W...
Page 31 - Load Optimal Settings; Load Best Performance Settings; Enter
3: BIOS Setup Utility 27 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 andthey should allow your system to function with most...
Page 32 - Features Setup Page
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 28 Features Setup Page This page sets some of the parameters for peripheral devicesconnected to the system. AMIBIOS SETUP – FEATURES SETUP ©1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved OnBoard FDC EnabledOnBoard Serial PortA 3F8h/COM1OnBoard IR Port DisabledOn...
Page 34 - CPU PnP Setup Page; Note; : If you manually set the wrong speed and the system won’t; key while the system is booting; CPU Speed
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 30 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 youhave installed and make the appropriate adjustments to the itemson this page. Note : If you manually set the wrong spee...
Page 35 - Hardware Monitor Page; Temperature; Change Password; If you highlight this item and press; , a dialog box appears; after you have typed in the; after you have retyped it correctly. The
3: BIOS Setup Utility 31 Hardware Monitor Page This page sets some of the parameters for the hardware monitoringfunction of this mainboard. AMIBIOS SETUP – HARDWARE Monitor ©1998 American Megatrends, Inc. All Rights Reserved --- Hardware Monitor ---CPU Temperature 30°C/86°FSystem TemperatureFan#1 Sp...
Page 36 - Change or Remove the Password; Exit; Highlight this item and press; to save the changes that you
MS7308D/E Mainboard User’s Manual 32 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 pressEnter to disable password protection. Exit Highlight this item and press Enter to save the changes that ...
Page 37 - About the Software; UTILITY; Never try to install software from a folder that is not; Folders for this Mainboard; Utility Folder
4: Software & Applications 33 Chapter 4 Software & Applications About the Software The software for this mainboard is supplied on a CD-ROM. Thedisk has some folders that can be used by many differentmainboards, for example the UTILITY folders. Some folders can only be used by mainboards whic...
Page 38 - Running the Support CD-ROM; AMI Flash Memory Utility
MS7308E Mainboard User’s Manual 34 Running the Support CD-ROM 1. Place the disk in your CD-ROM drive. If you are runningWindows with Autoplay enabled, the opening screen of the CDappears automatically. Click on READ ME to read the latestinstructions. 2. Before installing the software, look for a fil...