Page 1: Table Of Contents
370LXB Motherboard User’s Manual Product Name : 370LXB Manual Revision: English, 1.0 Trademarks Intel and Socket 370 are trademarks of Intel Corporation Award is a trademark of Award Software International Inc. MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation...
Page 2: Product Overview
Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 Product Overview Thank you for purchasing the 370LXB motherboard. This motherboard utilizes Intel's latest technology, namely 440LX AGPset chipset. We have conducted a motherboard compatibility test with a variety of hardware and software, such as CPUs, memory, display cards, CD-ROMs, Novell, MS Office..etc and compliance with Year 2000.
Page 3: Motherboard Layout
Unix, SCO UNIX..Dimension : - 305 mm x 180 mm ATX Form factor 1.3 Content The 370LXB motherboard box contains the following items: - One 370LXB Motherboard - One IDE Ribbon Cable - One Floppy Ribbon Cable - A Set of Serial Ribbon Cable...
Page 4: Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup 2.1 Installation Procedure 1. Jumper setting ( Sound & BIOS) 2. Installation of CPU 3. Installation of Memory 4. I/O Connections & Panel Connections 2.1.1 Jumper Setting In this manual , (1-2) represents the first and second pins of the jumper. (2-3) represents the second and third pins of the jumper.
Page 5: Clearing The Cmos
CPU socket. ON the level bar. 2.3 Installation of Memory 370LXB motherboard has 3x168-pin 64-bit Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets divided into 3 banks. You can install 3.3V Extended Data Output (EDO) or Unbuffered Synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) memory. This will increase the system reliability.
Page 6: Memory Configuration
2.3.3 Memory Configuration There is no jumper setting required for the memory size or type. It is automatically detected by the system BIOS, and the total memory size is to add them together. DIMM Socket DIMM Modules DIMM1 EDO/SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB DIMM2 EDO/SDRAM 8, 16, 32, 64, 128MB DIMM3...
Page 7 2.4.3 CPU Fan Connector (3-pin CPUFAN) Connect the fan’s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of the connector. 2.4.4 Infrared (IrDA) Connector (5-pin SIR) This connector supports the optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module, with this module and application software such as Laplink or Win95 Direct Cable Connection, user can transfer files to or from their laptops, notebooks, PDA, PCs and printers.
Page 8: Usb Connectors
2.4.7 PS/2 Mouse Port (5-pin MOUSE) The system will direct IRQ12 to the PS/2 mouse. 2.4.8 Serial Port (Two 10-pin COM) 2.4.9 Printer Port (26-pin PRINTER) You can enable the parallel port and choose the IRQ through the “Onboard Parallel Port” setting in Integrated Peripherals of the COMS SETUP UTILITY.
Page 9: Creative's Sb_Link Sound Connector
2.4.12 Creative’s SB_LINK Sound Connector (6-pin SB_LINK) The SB_LINK serves as a bridge between the mainboard and Creative’s PCI sound card. This connector delivers Sound Blaster 16 compatibility for real-mode DOS games. 2.4.13 Game/MIDI Connector (16-pin GAME) The Game/MIDI Port connector is used to attach a joystick for game interaction or to attach an external MIDI device for playback, mixing, or recording.
Page 10: Atapi/Ide Sony Cd-Rom Audio
2.4.16 ATAPI IDE/Sony CD-ROM Audio (4-pin CD-ROM) The ATAPI IDE/Sony CD-ROM Audio connector is used to connect the audio cable from either an ATAPI IDE or Sony CD-ROM drive for playback, mixing, and recording. 2.4.17 Panel Connection (24-pin JFRNT) JFRNT Connector Function GREENLED Suspend Mode LED...
Page 11: Standard Cmos Setup
3.2 Standard CMOS Setup With the sub-menu (Figure 3-2), you can setup the; system date, system time, hard and floppy drive type, and display adapter type. Please refer to your equipment specification when changing the setup. Use arrow keys to highlight items, and use <PageUp>, <PageDown>, <+>, or <->...
Page 12: Bios Features Setup
3.3 BIOS Features Setup The sub-menu (Figure 3-3) includes all AWARD enhanced functions. The correct setting can enhance boot up efficiency. You can assign system speed, setup sequence, typematic and system password setting. You can enter <F1> key for help on highlighted topics. If you want to restore values before the changes you just made, press <F5> key. If you want to restore default value, press <F6>...
Page 13: Chipset Features Setup
Use this option to set the rate at which a character keeps repeating while you hold down a key. 3.3.12 Typematic Delay Select “Enabled” to set the length of delay before key strokes to repeat. Available options are “250”, “500”, “750”, and “1000”. 3.3.13 Security Option You can select whether the password is required every time the system boots or only when you enter the Setup.
Page 14: Power Management Setup
3.4.5 System BIOS Cacheable Allows the system BIOS to be cached for faster system performance. 3.4.6 Video BIOS Cacheable Allows the video BIOS to be cached for faster video performance. 3.4.7 Video RAM Cacheable This item lets you cache Video RAM A000 and B000. 3.4.8 8 Bit I/O Recovery Time This option specifies the length of a delay inserted between consecutive 8-bit I/O operations.
Page 15 3.5.1 ACPI Function This item allows you to enable or disable the function of Advanced Configuration and Power Interface which offers improved power management . 3.5.2 Power Management Min Saving System starts power saving function when the inactivity period exceeds 1 hour. Max Saving System starts power saving function when the inactivity period exceeds 1 min.
Page 16: Pnp/Pci Configuration Setup
When set to “Delay 4 Sec.”, the ATX switch can be used as a normal system power-off button when pressed for less than 4 seconds. “Instant” disables the ATX switch function when the button is pressed under 4 seconds. 3.5.12 Resume by Ring ( for ATX power supply ) This option lets you specify enable or disable external Modem Wake Up function.
Page 17: Integrated Peripherals
3.6.3 Reset Configuration Data In case a conflict occurs after you assign the IRQs or after you configure your system, you can enable this function to allow your system to automatically reset your configuration and reassign the IRQs, DMAs, and I/O address. 3.6.4 IRQ-xx assigned to If your ISA card is not PnP compatible and requires a special IRQ to support its function, set the selected IRQ-x assigned to :“Legacy ISA”.
Page 18: Load Bios Defaults
Select “Enabled” to activate each on-board IDE channel separately, Select “Disabled”, if you install an add-on IDE Control card 3.7.5 USB Keyboard Support This item lets you enable or disable the USB keyboard driver within the onboard BIOS. 3.7.6 Init Display First This item lets the system to detect AGP or PCI-Slot first when boot-up.
Page 19: Chapter 4. Sound Driver Installation
8. “ What do you want Windows to do? “, Please click “ search for the best driver for your device [Recommended] “, then click “ Next “ button. 9. Please click “ Specify a location “, then type in“D:\370LXB\SOUND\WIN9X “, then click “ Next “ button. Click “ Next “ one more times.
Page 20 6. Once you have chosen the default directory or entered a directory of your own choosing, the Setup Program will install the AudioRack32.

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