This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Notice 1
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Notice 2
Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to
comply with the emission limits.
VOIR LA NOTICE D’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU.
Micro-Star International
MS-6734
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation
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Copyright Notice
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
INTERNATIONAL. We take every care in the preparation of this document, but no
guarantee is given as to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under
continual improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
AMD, Athlon™, Athlon™ XP, Thoroughbred™, and Duron™ are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation.
Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows® 98/2000/NT/
XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
NVIDIA, the NVIDIA logo, DualNet, and nForce are registered trademarks or trademarks of NVIDIA Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd.
AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
Kensington and MicroSaver are registered trademarks of the Kensington Technology
Group.
PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer Memory
Card International Association.
Revision History
RevisionRevision HistoryDate
V1.0First releaseJune 2003
V1.1NB chipset with optionalDecember 2003
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the user’s
manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor. Alternatively,
please try the following help resources for further guidance.
h Visit the MSI homepage & FAQ site for technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw & http://www.msi.
com.tw/program/service/faq/faq/esc_faq_list.php
h Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw
Safety Instructions
1.Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2.Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3.Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4.Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5.The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
6.Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7.Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place
anything over the power cord.
8.Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9.All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical
shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service
personnel:
h The power cord or plug is damaged.
h Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
h The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
h The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to
User’s Manual.
h The equipment has dropped and damaged.
h The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. Do not leave this equipment in an environment unconditioned, storage
temperature above 600 C (1400F), it may damage the equipment.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ........................................................ ii
Copyright Notice ........................................................................................................... iii
Revision History ............................................................................................................ iii
Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................... iv
Technical Support ........................................................................................................ iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ................................................................................... 1-1
Using VIA RAID Tool ......................................................................................... 4-13
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the KM4M / KM4AM (MS-6734 v1.x) MicroATX mainboard. The KM4M / KM4AM v1.x Micro-ATX mainboard is
based on VIA® Apollo KM400/400A North Bridge & VT8235/8237 South
Bridge chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP or Duron™ processors, the KM4M
/ KM4AM delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Specifications
CPU
h Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD® /Athlon™ XP /Sempron™ processors
h Supports AMD Athlon XP Sempron 3200+ @ 200 FSB (for KM4AM)
h Supports AMD Athlon XP Sempron 3000+ @ 166 FSB (for KM4M)
(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php)
Chipset
h VIA® KM400/400A North Bridge
- Supports 200/266/333/400* MHz front side bus (*for KM400A only)
h Supports four memory banks using two 184-pin DDR DIMMs
h Supports up to 2GB PC1600/2100/2700/3200* DDR SDRAMs (*for KM400A only)
(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.
tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php to refer the memory
module part in the test report.)
Slots
h One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 1.5V 8x/4x slot
h Three 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)
On-Board IDE
h An IDE controller on the VT8235/8237 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO,
Bus Master and Ultra DMA133/100/66/33 operation modes
h Can connect up to four IDE devices
h Supports 2 SATA devices (for VT8237 only)
On-Board Peripherals
h On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
- 1 serial port and 1 VGA port
- 1 parallel port
- Vertical audio ports
- 1 RJ-45 LAN Jack
- 1 SPDIF output (1 x 3 pin) with housing
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Getting Started
- USB ports:
VT8235 supports 6 USB ports (rear *4; front *2)
VT8237 supports 8 USB ports (rear *4; front *4)
- 1394 ports (Optional)
Audio
h RealTek ALC655
IEEE1394 (Optional)
h VIA VT6307 (supports 2 1394 connectors)
h VIA VT6306 (supports 3 1394 connectors)
LAN
h VIA VT6103 LAN controller
BIOS
h The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the peripheral
devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function which
records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
h ATX Form Factor: 9.6 in. (L) x 8.85 in. (W)
Mounting
h 6 mounting holes
Others
h Suspend to RAM/Disk (S3/S4)
h PC2001 compliant
h WHQL HCT 11.0 compliant
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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Layout
Top : mou se
Bottom: key board
T:1394 port (Optional)
B:USB ports
Top : LPT
Bottom:
COM A
VGA port
T: RJ45 LAN jack
B: USB ports
T:
Line-In
M:
Line-Out
B:
Mic
VIA VT6307
(Optional)
J1394_2
(Optional)
Codec
VIA
VT6103
JAUD1
SYSFA1
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
J1394_1
(Optional)
JPW1
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Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory modules, and
expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard.
Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices,
such as the mouse, keyboard, etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and
follow the installation procedures.
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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard
Quick Components Guide
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10
SYSFA1, p.2-15
J1394_1,J1394_2,
p.2-20
JAUD1, p.2-21
JPW1, p.2-9
J1394_1, p.2-21
JCD1, p.2-18
CPU, p.2-3CPUFA1, p.2-15
JUSB2/3,
p.2-19
JFP1 & JFP2,
JSP1, p.2-21
p.2-18
DDR DIMMs,
p.2-7
CONN1, p.2-9
FDD1, p.2-15
IDE1,IDE2,
p.2-16
SATA1, SATA2,
p.2-17
JBAT1, p.2-22
SW1/2, p.2-22
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Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™ processors in the
462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called Socket A for easy CPU
installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sinkand a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. If you do not
find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them
before turning on the computer.
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
IfCPU Clock=100MHz
Core/Bus ratio=14
then CPU core speed=Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
WARNING! Thermal Issue for CPU
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal
management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer systems. Maintaining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable operation. As such, the
processor must be maintained in the specified thermal requirements.
=100MHz x 14
=1.4 GHz
AMD Athlon™/Duron™/Athlon™ XP processor with a speed of 600MHz and above
requires a LARGER heatsink and fan. You also need to add thermal grease between
the CPU and heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then, make sure that the CPU and
heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. These are
needed to prevent damaging the processor and ensuring reliable operation. If you
want to get more information on the proper cooling, you can visit AMD’s website for
reference.
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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462
1. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
Open Lever
2. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure to
raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.
3. Look for the gold arrow. The gold
arrow should point towards the
lever pivot. The CPU can only fit
in the correct orientation.
4. If the CPU is correctly installed,
the pins should be completely
embedded into the socket and
can not be seen. Please note
that any violation of the correct
installation procedures may
cause permanent damages to
your mainboard.
5. Press the CPU down firmly into
the socket and close the lever.
As the CPU is likely to move while
the lever is being closed, always close the lever with your
fingers pressing tightly on top of
the CPU to make sure the CPU is
properly and completely embedded into the socket.
Sliding
Plate
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Press down
the CPU
90 degree
Correct CPU placem ent
O
Incorrect CPU placem en t
X
Close
Lever
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Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set
The following instructions will guide you
through the heat sink installation
procedures. Please consult your agent for
the proper CPU cooler set.
1. Position your CPU cooler set onto the
CPU.
2. Use one end of the clip to hook the
latch of the CPU sliding plate.
3. Hook the other latch to fix the cooling
fan set. You may need a screw
drive to press down the other side
of the clip.
Hardware Setup
Apply some heat
sink paste
4. Connect the fan to the power supply
connector provided on your
mainboard.
MSI Reminds You...
Please apply some heat sink paste on top of your CPU to dissipate
the heat more effectively.
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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard
CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS
The hardware configuration for CPU clock frequency of the motherboard is set to
100MHz by default. Therefore, to make a 133MHz CPU run at 133MHz when it is
installed on the board, you have to adjust the CPU clock frequency in the BIOS setup
utility.
To set the clock frequency for the installed CPU, refer to Frequency/Voltage Control
in Chapter 3. BIOS Setup.
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make
sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from
overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or
unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded outlet first to
ensure the safety of CPU.
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking. However,
please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended. We do not guar-
antee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation
or beyond product specifications.
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Hardware Setup
Memory
The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory
Module) modules and supports the memory size up to 2GB. You can install PC2700/
DDR333, PC2100/DDR266 or PC1600/DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots.
DDR DIMM Slots
(DIMM1 & 2)
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
For KM400
DDR266DDR333
FSB266 V V
FSB333 V V
For KM400A
DDR266DDR333DDR400
FSB266 V V V
FSB333 V V V
FSB400 V V V
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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard
DIMM Module Combination
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. You can install either single- or doublesided modules in any order to meet your own needs.
Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:
1.The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The module will only
fit in the right orientation.
2.Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. Then push it in until
the golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the socket.
3.The plastic clip at each side of the DIMM slot will automatically close.
2-8
Volt
Notch
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly
inserted in the socket.
Hardware Setup
Power Supply
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting
the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed
properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
A TX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To connect to the ATX
power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is inserted in the proper
orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down the power supply firmly into the
connector.
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse mini DIN connector for attaching a
PS/2® mouse. You can plug a PS/2® mouse directly into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:
Pin Definition
6
4
2
5
3
1
PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1Mouse DATAMouse DA T A
2NCNo connection
3GNDGround
4VCC+5V
5Mouse ClockMouse clock
6NCNo connection
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Hardware Setup
Keyboard Connector
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connector for attaching
a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly into this connector.
Pin Definition
6
4
2
PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)
5
3
1
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1Keyboard DATAKeyboard DAT A
2NCNo connection
3GNDGround
4VCC+5V
5Keyboard ClockKeyboard clock
6NCNo connection
USB Connectors
The mainboard provides a UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial
Bus root for attaching USB devices such as keyboard, mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug the USB device directly into the connector.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
USB Ports
USB Port Description
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1VCC+5V
2-Data 0Negative Data Channel 0
3+Data0Positive Data Channel 0
4GNDGround
5VCC+5V
6-Data 1Negative Data Channel 1
7+Data 1Positive Data Channel 1
8GNDGround
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MS-6734 M-ATX Mainboard
Serial Port Connector: COM 1
The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector as serial port COM 1. The port is
a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs. You
can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the connector.
Pin Definition
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
9-Pin Male DIN Connector
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1DCDData Carry Detect
2SINSerial In or Receive Data
3SOUTSerial Out or Transmit Data
4DTRData T erminal Ready)
5GNDGround
6DSRData Set Ready
7RTSRequest To Send
8CTSClear To Send
9RIRing Indicate
VGA Connector
The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect a VGA monitor.
The back panel provides one standard IEEE 1394 port. The standard IEEE1394 port
connects to IEEE1394 devices without external power. The IEEE1394 high-speed
serial bus complements USB by providing enhanced PC connectivity for a wide range
of devices, including consumer electronics audio/video (A/V) appliances, storage
peripherals, other PCs, and portable devices.
IEEE1394 Port
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Hardware Setup
RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional)
The mainboard provides a RJ-45 connector that allows your computer to be connected to a network environment.
Pin Signal Description
Activity
Indicators
LAN Jack
(RJ-45)
1TDP Transmit differential pair
2TDN Transmit differential pair
3RDP Receive differential pair
4NC Not used
5NC Not used
6RDN Receive differential pair
7NC Not used
8NC Not used
Audio Port Connectors
Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for externalCD player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for microphones.
1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
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