Creative Technology Ltd 6BX7 Socket 370 Processor Motherboard User's Manual

User manual for the 6BX7 Socket 370 Processor Motherboard with features like CPU Over Voltage Protect, PS/2 mouse power-on, ACPI LED, Modem Ring-On, and…


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Brand
Creative Technology Ltd
Category
Motherboard
Document type
User Manual
Language
English
Pages
44
File format
PDF
File size
392 KB
Published
06 November, 2026
Updated
06 November, 2026
MD5 checksum
1F1EF0024CE76C78990EAC60F577175A

About this manual

This manual provides instructions for installing and configuring the 6BX7 Socket 370 Processor Motherboard. It covers system bus speed settings via DIP switches, CPU compatibility, DRAM installation, and hardware connectors like power LED, reset switch, and IDE ports. The board supports features such as CPU Over Voltage Protect, PS/2 mouse power-on, ACPI LED, Modem Ring-On, and Wake-up On LAN.

The manual includes detailed tables for setting system bus speed and frequency ratios, along with warnings about non-standard frequencies. It also explains how to install DRAM modules, configure CMOS RTC, and connect peripheral devices like speakers, reset switches, and keyboards.

What's inside

  • Quick Installation Guide
  • Hardware Installation
  • DRAM Installation
  • CPU Speed Setup
  • CMOS RTC & ISA CFG
  • Speaker Connector Installation
  • Hardware Reset Switch Connector Installation
  • Power LED Connector Installation
  • IDE & ATAPI Device Installation
  • Peripheral Device Installation

Specifications

System Bus Speed66 MHz or 100 MHz
CPU Frequency Ratio3.0 to 9.5
DRAM Support16 / 32 / 64 / 128 / 256 MB 168 pins DIMM module
DRAM Speed67~100 MHz for SDRAM
CMOS RTCReal-Time Clock device
Battery Life5 years

Frequently asked questions

How can I power on the system using a PS/2 mouse?

Enable the function in CMOS Setup, then double-click the right or left button of your PS/2 Mouse.

What is the recommended system bus speed?

The system bus speed can be set to 66 MHz or 100 MHz using SW2.

What is the maximum CPU frequency ratio supported?

The maximum CPU frequency ratio supported is 9.5.

What is the battery life for the CMOS RTC?

The internal battery has a 5-year lifespan.

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