iCaution!When installing a CPU heatsink andcooling fan make sure that you DONOT scratch the motherboard or any ofthe surface-mount resistors with the
4The AGP interface is AGP specification Rev 2.0 compliant, andsupports 2x devices. The PCI bus interface complies with PCIRev. 2.2, and supports 3.3V
5Inexpensive MemoryThe board has three DIMM sockets for the installation of 168-pin,3.3V non-buffered DIMM memory modules. The DIMM memorymodules can
6Keyboard Power on FeatureUsing the system BIOS setup program, you can configure thesystem to turn on by pressing any key. A green keyboard is notrequ
7CChhaapptteerr 22:: IInnssttaallllaattiioonnQuick Installation TableThis chapter explains how to successfully install the mainboardinto a computer
8Before You BeginBefore you begin to install your mainboard, take care not todamage the product from static electricity. Ensure too that youare instal
9Choosing a CaseThe mainboard complies with the specifications for the MicroATX system case. Some features on the mainboard are imple-mented by cablin
10Preparing the MainboardMainboard GuideUse the following illustration and key to identify the componentson your mainboard.LOCKFREE3V+ATX1AGP1LTI1FDD1
11Key to Mainboard ComponentsComponent DescriptionJP2 Keyboard wake up jumperPPGA1 PGA 370 CPU socketDIMM 1, 2, 3 Three slots for 168-pin DRAM memory
12I/O Ports Side ViewPS/2mousePS/2keyboardUSBportsParallel port (LPT1)Serial portCOM 1Serial portCOM 2Line-inGame portMicrophoneLine-outKey to I/O Por
13Check the Jumper SettingsCheck the mainboard jumpers to ensure that the board is con-figured correctly.How to Set JumpersA jumper consists of two or
iiTrademark RecognitionMicrosoft, MS-DOS and Windows are registered trademarks ofMicrosoft Corp.MMX, Pentium, Pentium-II, Pentium-III, Celeron are reg
143V+ATX1AGP1PPGA1FDD1IDE1IDE2DIMM1WOM1WOL1CD1PWRFAN1CPUFAN1 PANEL1DIMM2DIMM3PCI1PCI3PCI4PCI2CD2ISA2ISA1JP1JP4JP3JP2JP5JP7JP6SIR1BT1USB2111111111AMR1J
15Return the jumper cap to the Normal operation setting. Reconnectthe power cables and start the system. When the POST starts,press the delete key to
16JP6: CPU frequency select jumperThis jumper enables you to force the CPU to clock at a higherfrequency than it is rated. Short pins 2 and 3 to force
17Installing the Mainboard in a CaseMost system cases have mounting brackets installed in the case,which correspond to the holes in the mainboard. Pla
18Connecting Internal ComponentsAfter you have installed the mainboard into the system case,connect the power cable from the case power supply unit to
19Panel ConnectorThe mainboard PANEL connector has a standard set of switchand indicator connectors that are commonly found on ATX sys-tem cases. Use
20Installing Other HardwareInstalling the ProcessorThis mainboard has a Socket 370 processor socket. To choosea processor, you need to consider the pe
213. Identify the pin-1 corner on the CPU socket and the pin-1corner on the processor. The socket pin-1 corner is adjacentto the handle of the lockin
22Install the Memory ModulesFor this mainboard, you must use 168-pin 3.3V non-bufferedDual In-line Memory Modules (DIMMs). The memory chips mustbe sta
23Installation ProcedureThere are three slots for memory modules. You must install atleast one module, and it makes no difference which slot you useto
iiiDeclaration of ConformityThis device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation issubject to the following conditions:! This device may not
24Installing a Hard Disk Drive and CD-ROMThis section describes how to install IDE devices such as a harddisk drive and a CD-ROM drive.Note: Ribbon ca
25Installing a Hard Disk Drive1. Install the hard disk drive into the drive cage in your systemcase.2. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE chann
26Installing a CD-ROM/DVD Drive1. Install the CD-ROM/DVD drive into the drive cage in yoursystem case. Plug the IDE cable into the primary IDE chan-n
27Installing a Floppy Diskette DriveThe mainboard has a floppy diskette drive interface and it shipswith a diskette drive ribbon cable that supports o
28Using the Expansion SlotsThis mainboard has four 32-bit PCI expansion slots, one 2xAGPslot, and an AMR slot.PCI Slots: The PCI slots can be used to
29Metal bracketEdge ConnectorPCI slot ISA slotPCIadd-in cardISAadd-in card2. Remove the blanking plate from the slot in the system casethat correspon
30Add-in Card Options3V+ATX1AGP1PPGA1FDD1IDE1IDE 2DIMM1WOM1WOL1CD1PWRFAN1CPUFAN1 PANEL1DIMM2DIMM3PCI1PCI3PCI4PCI2CD2ISA 2ISA 1JP1JP4JP3JP2JP5JP7JP6SIR
31SIR1: Infrared PortThis mainboard can support a Serial Infrared (SIR) data port. Infra-red ports allow the wireless exchange of information between
32External Connector Color CodingTo help identify the external connectors, many connectors nowuse standard colors as shown in the table below.Connecto
33CChhaapptteerr 33:: SSeettuuppAbout the Setup UtilityThe computer employs the latest Award BIOS CMOS chip withsupport for Windows Plug and Play. T
ivAbout the ManualThe manual consists of the following chapters:IntroductionUse the Introduction Chapter to learn about the features of themainboard,
34A standard configuration has already been set in the Setup Util-ity, so you will very likely have little to worry about for now.However, we recommen
35After the POST routines are completed, the following messageappears:Press DEL to enter SETUPTo access the Award BIOS Setup Utility, press the delete
36Using BIOSWhen you start the Setup Utility, the main menu appears. Themain menu of the Setup Utility shows a list of the options thatare available.
37How to Flash a New BIOSYou can install updated BIOS for this mainboard that you candownload from the manufacturer’s web site. New BIOS mayprovide su
388. In the “File Name to Program” dialog box, type in the file-name of the new BIOS and follow the onscreendirections to flash the new BIOS to the ma
39CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2000 Award SoftwareIDE Primary MasterItem HelpIDE HDD Auto-Detection Press EnterIDE Primary Master AutoAcc
40Access ModeThis items defines some special ways that can be used to access IDEhard disks such as LBA (Large Block Addressing). Leave this value atAu
41Advanced CMOS Setup OptionThis option displays a table of items that define advanced infor-mation about your system. You can make modifications to m
42CPU Internal Cache CPU Internal Cache Default: EnabledAll the processors that can be installed in this mainboard use internallevel 1 (L1) cache memo
43Boot Up Floppy Seek Default: EnabledIf this item is enabled, it checks the geometry of the floppy disk drives atstart-up time. You don’t need to ena
vContentsImportant Information iCopyright iDisclaimer iTrademark Recognition iiFederal Communications Commission (FCC) iiDeclaration of Conformity iii
44HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability Default: DisabledThe S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology)system is a diagnostics technology tha
45Advanced Chipset Features OptionThis option displays a table of items that define critical timingparameters of the mainboard components including th
46DRAM Clock Default: Host CLKThis item sets the DRAM Clock. We recommend that you leave thisitem at the default value.Memory Hole Default: DisabledT
47CPU to PCI Write Buffer Default: EnabledWhen enabled, up to four words of data can be written to the PCI buswithout interrupting the CPU. When disab
48OnChip Modem Default: AutoWhen set to Disabled, the onboard modem chip is turned off.Memory Parity/ECC Check Default: DisabledEnable this item to
49IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO Default: AutoEach IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. Thesefour items let you assign whi
50UART 2 Mode Default: StandardThis field is available if the Onboard Serial Port 2 field is set to any op-tion but Disabled. UART Mode Select enables
51ECP Mode Use DMA Default: 3When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP mode, the parallel porthas the option to use DMA 3 (default) or DMA 1.Parall
52Power Management Setup OptionThis option displays items that let you control the system powermanagement. Modern operating systems take care of much
53ACPI Function Default: EnabledThis mainboard supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Powermanagement Interface). Use this item to enable or disabl
viUsing BIOS 36How to Flash a New BIOS 37Standard CMOS Setup Option 38Advanced CMOS Setup Option 41Advanced Chipset Features Option 45Integrated Perip
54HDD Power Down Default: DisabledThe IDE hard drive will spin down if it is not accessed within a specifiedlength of time. Options are from 1 Min to
55Soft-Off by PWRBTN Default: Instant-OffUnder ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Inter-face) you can create a software power down. In
56LPT & COM Default: LPT/COMWhen this item is enabled, the system will restart the power-savingtimeout counters when any activity is detected on t
57CMOS Setup Utility – Copyright (C) 1984 – 2000 Award SoftwareIRQs Activity MonitoringItem HelpIRQ 3 (COM2) EnabledIRQ 4 (COM1) EnabledIR
58PNP/PCI Configuration OptionThis option displays a table of items that configures how PnP (Plugand Play) and PCI expansion cards operate in your sys
59If you cannot get a legacy ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) expan-sion card to work properly, you might be able to solve the problem bychanging
60PCI Health Status OptionOn mainboards that support hardware monitoring, this item letsyou monitor the parameters for critical voltages, critical tem
61Frequency Control OptionThis item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus foryour system. The clock speed and system bus are determinedby
62For example, if you have a processor that is rated to run at 450 MHzand the system is running a frontside bus frequency of 100 MHz, youshould select
63Set Supervisor and User Passwords OptionsThese items can be used to install a password. A Supervisorpassword takes precedence over a User password,
1CChhaapptteerr 11:: IInnttrroodduuccttiioonnWelcomeCongratulations on purchasing the MS7127C mainboard. TheMS7127C mainboard is an ATX mainboard th
64Save & Exit Setup OptionHighlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes thatyou have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setu
65CChhaapptteerr 44:: SSooffttwwaarreeAbout the SoftwareThe software for this mainboard is supplied on a CD-ROM. The diskhas some folders that can b
66MS7127C FolderYou can use the software in the following sub-folders:" AUDIO and IDE: Most of the sub-folders in this folder are empty,with a sh
67PC-cillin SoftwareThe PC-cillin software program provides anti-virus protection foryour system. This program is available for:! DOS – \UTILITY\PC-C
68Realtek-codec Folder Installation NotesThis folder has software and drivers for the Realtek codec soundsystem that is integrated on this mainboard.
69AAppppeennddiixx:: JJuummppeerr SSeettttiinngg RReeffeerreenncceeQuick Jumper Setting ReferenceJP1: Clear CMOS jumperUse this jumper to clear the
70JP4: Onboard/AMR slot codec select jumperUse this jumper to disable the onboard codec, or to enable theonboard codec to work with an AMR card in sla
71Note: The CPU speed is determined by the CPU Host/PCI Clockspeed multiplied by the CPU Clock Ratio. Refer to the FrequencyControl Option in Chapter
2This chapter contains the following information:! Checklist comprises a list of the standard and optionalcomponents that are shipped with this mainbo
3Components on this mainboard can be damaged by dischargesof static electricity. Handle the board carefully holding it by theedges. Do not flex or str
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