MSI 661FM2-V ILSR, 661FM2-V LSR, 661FM2 User Manual

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G52-M7060X4

661FM2 Series

MS-7060 (v1.X) Micro ATX Mainboard

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Manual Rev: 1.2
Release Date: July 2004

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement

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-7060

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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.

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PCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal Computer
Memory Card International Association.

Revision History

Revision Revision History Date

V1.0 First release for PCB 1.x with May 2004

chipsets SiS661FX & SiS964
V1.1 Special version for Medion June 2004
V1.2 Update marketing name and add July 2004

RAID content

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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.

Safety Instructions

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

Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1

Mainboard Specifications .................................................................... 1-2

Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1

Quick Components Guide ..................................................................... 2-2

Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-3

CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure .......................................... 2-3

Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix ..................................... 2-3

CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478 .................................. 2-4

Installing the CPU Fan ................................................................... 2-5

Memory ................................................................................................ 2-7

Introduction to DDR SDRAM ........................................................ 2-7

DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-8

Installing DDR Modules ................................................................ 2-8

Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-9

ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: CONN1 ......................................... 2-9

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-9

Back Panel .......................................................................................... 2-10

Mouse Connector ....................................................................... 2-10

Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-11

USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-11

Serial Port Connector ................................................................... 2-12

VGA Connector ............................................................................ 2-12

IEEE 1394 Port (Optional) ............................................................ 2-12

RJ-45 LAN Jack ........................................................................... 2-13

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Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-13

Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................................... 2-14

Connectors ............................................................................................... 2-15

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ............................................ 2-15

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1 & SYSFAN1 ......................... 2-15

Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-16

Serial ATA HDD Connectors: SATA1 & SATA2 ......................... 2-17

IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_2 (Optional) .................................... 2-18

Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 ..................................................... 2-18

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 .................................. 2-19

Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ......................................... 2-19

CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................... 2-20

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ........................................ 2-20

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2 ..................................... 2-21

SPDIF Connector: JSP1 ............................................................... 2-21

Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-22

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ........................................................ 2-22

Slots ................................................................................................... 2-23

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot ......................................... 2-23

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots .......................... 2-23

PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-23

Chapter 3. BIOS Setup .............................................................................. 3-1

Entering Setup ...................................................................................... 3-2

Control Keys ................................................................................. 3-2

Getting Help .................................................................................. 3-3

The Main Menu ................................................................................... 3-4

Standard CMOS Features ..................................................................... 3-6

Advanced BIOS Features ..................................................................... 3-8

Advanced Chipset Features ............................................................... 3-11

Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-14

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Power Management Setup .................................................................. 3-17

PNP/PCI Configurations ..................................................................... 3-21

PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-23

Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 3-24

Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults ...................................................... 3-25

Set Supervisor/User Password ........................................................... 3-26

Chapter 4. Introduction to SiS964 SATA RAID ....................................... 4-1

Introduction ......................................................................................... 4-2

System Requirement ...................................................................... 4-2

RAID Basics .................................................................................. 4-2

Performance hints and recommend setting .................................... 4-2

RAID 0 (Striping array) .................................................................. 4-3

RAID 1 (Mirror array) .................................................................... 4-3

JBOD (Spanning array) .................................................................. 4-3

System BIOS Setup .............................................................................. 4-4

BIOS Configuration .............................................................................. 4-5

Starting BIOS Utility ...................................................................... 4-5

Create a RAID 0 (Stripe) Array for performance ............................. 4-8

Create a RAID 1 (Mirror) Array for performance .......................... 4-12

Create a JBOD Array for performance .......................................... 4-16

Delete a RAID array ..................................................................... 4-18

Installing Software ............................................................................. 4-21

Install Driver in Windows XP/2000 .............................................. 4-21

Installation of SiS SATA RAID Driver ......................................... 4-22

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Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio .................................................... A-1

Installing the Audio Driver .................................................................. A-2

Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP ................................A-2

Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ................................................ A-4

Using the Back Panel ....................................................................A-4

Testing the Connected Speakers ......................................................... A-9

Testing Each Speaker ................................................................... A-9

Playing KaraOK ................................................................................ A-11

Playing KaraOK .......................................................................... A-11

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Hardware Setup

Chapter 1. Getting
Started

Thank you for purchasing 661FM2 Series (MS-7060 v1.X) Micro ATX mainboard.
The 661FM2 series is based on SiS® 661FX & SiS® 964 chipsets for optimal
system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4 processor in
the 478-pin package, the 661FM2 series delivers a high performance and
professional desktop platform solution.

Getting Started

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Mainboard Specifications

CPU

h Socket 478 for P4 Celeron/Celeron D(FSB 400/533 Mhz)/Northwood/
Prescott CPUs with FSB400/533/800MHz up to 3.4GHz.

(For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/program/
products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php )

Chipset

h SiS ® 661FX

- Supports Intel Pentium 4 processors with data transfer rate up to 800MHz

- Supports 64-bit high performance DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 memory controller

- Supports high performance & high quality 3D Graphic Accelerator

- Supports AGP 8x/4x interface

- Supports bi-directional 16-bit data bus with 1GHz bandwidth

h SiS® 964

- Supports Dual IDE AT A 100/133

- Integrated audio controller with AC97 interface

- Supports HyperTransport Technology

- Advanced power management and PC2001 compliance

- Serial ATA host controller

- Dual IDE Master/Slave Controller

Main Memory

h Supports two memory banks using two 184-pin unbuffered DDR DIMMs.
h Supports up to 2GB memory size without ECC.
h Supports DDR266/333/400.

(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php )

Slots

h One 8x/4x AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) universal slot.
h Three PCI 2.2 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots.

On-Board IDE

h Dual IDE controllers integrated in SiS® 964.
h Support Bus Master, Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 operation modes.
h Can connect up to four IDE devices.

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On-Board Peripherals

h On-Board Peripherals include:

- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88
Mbytes.

- 2 serial ports (one is pinheader) + 1 VGA port

- 1 PS2 keyboard + 1 PS2 mouse connectors

- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode

- 8 high speed USB 2.0/1.1 ports (Rear * 4 / Front * 4)

- 1 audio (Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In) port

- 1 SPDIF-Out pinheader

- 1 RJ-45 LAN connector

- 2 IEEE 1394 ports (Real * 1/ Front * 1 with pinheader) (Optional)

- 1 CD-In pinheader

Audio

h AC97 link controller integrated in SiS® 964.
h 5.1 channels Realtek ALC655 S/W audio codec

- Comply with AC97 2.3 Spec

- Meets PC2001 audio performance requirement

- Can support SPDIF out via a 3-pin SPDIF-Out pinheader.

LAN

h Fast Ethernet integrated in SiS® 964.
h Realtek 8201BL LAN PHY.
h IEEE 802.3 and 802.3x Standard Compatible
h Supports ACPI v1.0b and PCI power management v1.1 Standard

BIOS

h 4MB Award BIOS with PNP BIOS, ACPI, SMBIOS 2.3, Green and Boot Block.
h Provides DMI 2.0, WFM 2.0, WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion, and SMBus for system

management.

Dimension

h Micro-ATX Form Factor: 9.6 inch (L) x 9.6 inch (W).

Mounting

h 9 mounting holes.

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Mainboard Layout

661FM2 Series (MS-7060) v1.X Micro A TX Mainboard

BATT

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S

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S
9

6

4

D

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M

M

1

D

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M

M

2

JAUD1

JCD1

JFP1

JFP2

JUSB2

JUSB1

SYSFAN1

CPU
FAN1

JBAT1

B

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O

S

PCI Slot 3

PCI Slot 2

PCI Slot 1

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D

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1

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D

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2

JCOM1

Top : Parallel Port
Bottom:

COM port
VGA port

Top : mou s e
Bottom: keyboa rd

Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB
ports

Top: 1394 port (Optional)
Bottom: USB por t s

Codec

Realtek
8201BL

JPW1

Line-In
Line-Out
Mic

FDD1

JCI1

Winbond

W83697HF

VIA

VT6307

SiS

661FX

AGP Slot

SATA2

SATA1

CONN1

J1394_2 (Optional)

JSP1

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Hardware Setup

Chapter 2. 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. It also 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.

Hardware Setup

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Quick Components Guide

CPU, p.2-3

Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10

FDD1, p.2-15

JUSB1, p.2-21

PCI Slots, p.2-23

IDE1, IDE2,

p.2-16

JBAT1, p.2-22

JPW1, p.2-9

JAUD1, p.2-20

CONN1, p.2-9

JCD1, p.2-20

JFP2, p.2-19

CPUFAN1, p.2-15

DDR DIMMs, p.2-7

JSP1, p.2-21

AGP Slot,

p.2-23

SYSFAN1,

p.2-15

J1394_2, p.2-18

JCOM1, p.2-18

JCI1, p.2-19

JUSB2, p.2-21

JFP1, p.2-19

SATA1, p.2-17

SATA2, p.2-17

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Hardware Setup

Central Processing Unit: CPU

CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure

If CPU Clock = 100MHz

Core/Bus ratio = 17

then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio

= 100MHz x 17
= 1.7 GHz

The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 Prescott & Northwood processor in the 478
pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called PGA478 for easy CPU installation.
When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU has a heat sink and 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. (For the latest information about CPU, please visit http://www.
msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_cpu_support.php )

Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix

FSB

Memory

DDR 266

400 MHz

DDR 333

533 MHz

OK

OK OK

800 MHz

OK OK

DDR 400

OK

OK

OK

OK

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.

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CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478

1. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.

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.

Open Lever

90 degree

Sliding

Plate

Close

Lever

Press down

the CPU

Gold arrow

Gold arrow

Gold arrow

Correct CPU plac em ent

Incorrect CPU pl ace men t

X

O

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Hardware Setup

Installing the CPU Fan

As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal
management becomes increasingly important. To dissipate heat, you need to attach the
CPU cooling fan and heatsink on top of the CPU. Follow the instructions below to install
the Heatsink/Fan:

2. Position the heatsink onto the retention
mechanism.

1. Locate the CPU and its retention
mechanism on the motherboard.

3. Mount the fan on top of the heatsink.
Press down the fan until its four clips
get wedged in the holes of the retention
mechanism.

4. Press the two levers down to fasten
the fan. Each lever can be pressed
down in only ONE direction.

retention mechanism

levers

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5. Connect the fan power cable from the mounted fan to the 3-pin fan power connector
on the board.

fan power cable

NOTES

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Hardware Setup

Memory

The mainboard provides two 184-pin unbuffered DDR266/DDR333/DDR400 DDR SDRAM,
and supports the memory size up to 2GB without ECC. To operate properly, at least one
DIMM module must be installed.

(For the updated supporting memory modules, please visit http://www.msi.com.tw/
program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_trp_list.php )

DDR DIMM Slots

(DDR 1~2)

Introduction to DDR SDRAM

DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM, but doubles the rate
by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as opposed to 3.3 volts used in
SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM modules rather than 168-pin DIMM modules
used by SDR SDRAM.

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DDR Module Combination

Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Memory modules can be installed on the
slots in any order. You can install either single- or double-sided modules to meet your
own needs.

Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:

Installing DDR Modules

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.

MSI Reminds You...

You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly

inserted in the socket.

Volt

Notch

S: Single Side D: Double Side

Slot Memory Module Total Memory

DDR 2
(Bank 2 & 3) S/D 64MB~1GB

Maximum System Memory Supported 64MB~2GB

DDR 1
(Bank 0 & 1) S/D 64MB~1GB

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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.

ATX 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.

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V

JPW1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
1 8 -5V
19 5V
20 5V

PIN SIGNAL

1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
45V
5 GND
65V
7 GND
8 PW_OK
9 5V_SB
10 12V

CONN1 Pin Definition

CONN1

JPW1

10

1

20

11

MSI Reminds You...

Power supply of 300-watt (and above) is highly recommended for
system stability.

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2

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The back panel provides the following connectors:

Back Panel

Mouse Connector

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 SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 Mouse DATA Mouse DAT A
2 NC No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Mouse Clock Mouse clock
6 NC No connection

Pin Definition

Mouse

Parallel

USB Port

Keyboard

MIC

LAN

VGA Port USB Port

1394

(Optional)

COM Port

L-in
L-out

PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)

2

1

3

4

5

6

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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.

PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)

2

1

3

4

5

6

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.

USB Ports

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 VCC +5V
2 -Data 0 Negative Data Channel 0
3 +Data0 Positive Data Channel 0
4 GND Ground
5 VCC +5V
6 -Data 1 Negative Data Channel 1
7 +Data 1 Positive Data Channel 1
8 GND Ground

USB Port Description

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 Keyboard DATA Keyboard DAT A
2 NC No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Keyboard Clock Keyboard clock
6 NC No connection

Pin Definition

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Serial Port Connector

The mainboard offers one 9-pin male DIN connector. It is 16550A high speed communi­cation port that sends/receives/ 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other
serial device directly to it.

9-Pin Male DIN Connector

1 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 DCD Data Carry Detect
2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data
3 SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready)
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready
7 RTS Request T o Send
8 CTS Clear T o Send
9 RI Ring Indicate

Pin Definition

VGA Connector

The mainboard provides a DB 15-pin female connector to connect a VGA monitor.

VGA Connector,DB 15-pin

1

5

11

15

Pin Signal Description

1 RED
2 GREEN
3 BLUE
4 N/C
5 GND
6 GND
7 GND
8 GND

Pin Signal Description

9 +5V
10 GND
1 1 N/C
12 SDA
13 Horizontal Sync
14 Vertical Sync
15 SCL

IEEE 1394 Port (Optional)

The back panel provides one standard IEEE 1394 port. The standard IEEE 1394 port
connects to IEEE 1394 devices without external power. The IEEE 1394 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.

1394 Port

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Hardware Setup

RJ-45 LAN Jack

The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local Area Network
(LAN). You can connect a network cable to the LAN jack.

RJ-45 LAN Jack

MSI Reminds You...

For advanced audio application, Realtek ALC 655 is provided to offer
support for 6-channel audio operation and can turn rear audio
connectors from 2-channel to 4-/6-channel audio. For more information
on 6-channel audio operation, please refer to Appendix. Using 4­or 6-Channel Audio Function.

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 TDP Transmit Differential Pair
2 TDN Transmit Differential Pair
3 RDP Receive Differential Pair
4 NC Not Used
5 NC Not Used
6 RDN Receive Differential Pair
7 NC Not Used
8 NC Not Used

Audio Port Connectors
Line Out is a connector for Speakers or Headphones. Line In is used for external CD
player, Tape player, or other audio devices. Mic is a connector for microphones.

1/8” Stereo Audio Connectors

Line Out

Line In

MIC

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Parallel Port Connector: LPT1

The mainboard provides a 25-pin female centronic connector as LPT. A parallel port is
a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) and Extended Capa­bilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.

13 1

14

25

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 STROBE Strobe
2 DAT A0 Data0
3 DAT A1 Data1
4 DAT A2 Data2
5 DAT A3 Data3
6 DAT A4 Data4
7 DAT A5 Data5
8 DAT A6 Data6
9 DAT A7 Data7
10 ACK# Acknowledge
11 BUSY Busy
12 PE Paper End
1 3 SELECT Select
1 4 AUTO FEED# Automatic Feed
15 ERR# Error
1 6 INIT# Initialize Printer
17 SLIN# Select In
18 GND Ground
19 GND Ground
20 GND Ground
21 GND Ground
22 GND Ground
23 GND Ground
24 GND Ground
25 GND Ground

Pin Definition

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Hardware Setup

The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, LAN, USB
Ports, IR module and CPU/System/Power Supply FAN.

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1

The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K,
720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.

Connectors

FDD1

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1 & SYSFAN1

The CPUFAN1 (processor fan) and SYSFAN1 (system fan) support system cooling fan
with +12V. They support three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the
connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected
to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If the mainboard
has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a specially designed
fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan control.

MSI Reminds You...

Always consult the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

CPUFAN1

SYSFAN1

SENSOR
+12V
GND

SENSOR

+12V

GND

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Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2

The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 controller
that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 function. You
can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future
BIOS) and other devices. These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable.

IDE1 (Primary IDE Connector)
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can connect a Master

and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard drive to Slave mode by setting the
jumper accordingly.

IDE2 (Secondary IDE Connector)
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.

MSI Reminds You...

If you install two hard disks on cable, you must configure the second
drive to Slave mode by setting its jumper. Refer to the hard disk
documentation supplied by hard disk vendors for jumper setting
instructions.

IDE1IDE2

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Serial ATA HDD Connectors: SATA1 & SATA2

The mainboard provides dual high-speed Serial ATA interface ports. The ports support
1st generation Serial ATA data rates of 150MB/s and are fully compliant with Serial A TA

1.0 specifications. Each Serial ATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk drive.

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 GND 2 TXP
3 TXN 4 GND

5 RXN 6 RXP
7 GND

Pin Definition

Connect to SATA1 or SATA2

Take out the dust cover and
connect to the hard disk
devices

Optional Serial A TA cable

MSI Reminds You...

Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise,
the loss of data may occur during transmission.

SATA2

SATA1

1

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IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_2 (Optional)

The mainboard provides one IEEE1394 pin header that allows you to connect IEEE 1394
ports via an external IEEE1394 bracket (optional).

JCOM1

2

10

1

9

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 DCD Data Carry Detect
2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data
3 SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready)
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready
7 RTS Request T o Send
8 CTS Clear T o Send
9 RI Ring Indicate

Pin Definition

Serial Port Connector: JCOM1

The mainboard offers one serial port JCOM1. It is 16550A high speed communication
ports that senda/receivea/ 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other
serial device directly to it.

Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1TPA+ 2 TPA­3 Ground 4 Ground
5 TPB+ 6 TPB­7 Cable power 8 Cable power
9 Key (no pin) 10 Ground

J1394_2

1 9

2 10

Foolproof

design

Connected to J1394_2

IEEE1394 Bracket (Optional)

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Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2

The mainboard provides two front panel connectors JFP1/JFP2 for electrical connec­tion to the front panel switches and LEDs. It is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O
Connectivity Design Guide.

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED pull-up
2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
3 HD_LED_N Hard disk active LED
4 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
6 PWR_SW_P Power Switch high reference pull-up
7 RST_SW_P Reset Switch high reference pull-up
8 PWR_SW_N Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND
9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. Do not use.

JFP1 Pin Definition

Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1

This connector is connected to 2-pin connector chassis switch. If the Chassis is open,
the switch will be short. The system will record this status. To clear the warning, you
must enter the BIOS setting and clear the status.

JCI1

JFP1

1

9

10

2

Power
LED

Power
Switch

Reset
Switch

HDD
LED

Power
LED

Speaker

1

2

7

8

JFP2

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 GND 2 SPK­3 SLED 4 BUZ+

5 PLED 6 BUZ­7 NC 8 SPK+

JFP2 Pin Definition

1

CINTRU

GND

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Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1

The JAUD1 front panel audio connector allows you to connect to the front panel audio
and is compliant with Intel® Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.

MSI Reminds You...

If you don’t want to connect to the front audio header,
pins 5 & 6, 9 & 10 have to be jumpered in order to have
signal output directed to the rear audio ports. Otherwise,
the Line-Out connector on the back panel will not
function.

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 AUD_MIC Front panel microphone input signal
2 AUD_GND Ground used by analog audio circuits
3 AUD_MIC_BIAS Microphone power
4 AUD_VCC Filtered +5V used by analog audio circuits
5 AUD_FPOUT_R Right channel audio signal to front panel
6 AUD_RET_R Right channel audio signal return from front panel
7 HP_ON Reserved for future use to control headphone amplifier
8 KEY No pin
9 AUD_FPOUT_L Left channel audio signal to front panel
1 0 AUD_RET_L Left channel audio signal return from front panel

JAUD1 Pin Definition

JAUD1

CD-In Connector: JCD1

The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.

JCD1

GND LR

1
2

9

10

5

6

10

9

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Connected to JSP1

SPDIF Bracket (Optional)

SPDIF Connector: JSP1

The connector is used to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format)
interface for digital audio transmission.

The JSP1 supports SPDIF output only
and can be connected to an external SPDIF
Bracket for digital audio transmission.

1 VCCS
2 SPDIF0
3 GND

JSP1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

JSP1

JUSB1/JUSB2

(USB 2.0/Intel spec)

1 9

2 10

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC 2 VCC
3 USB0- 4 USB1­5 USB0+ 6 USB1+
7 GND 8 GND
9 K ey 10 USBOC

JUSB1/JUSB2 Pin Definition

1 3

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2

The mainboard provides two USB 2.0 pin headers JUSB1/JUSB2 that are compliant
with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. USB 2.0 technology increases data transfer
rate up to a maximum throughput of 480Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1,
and is ideal for connecting high-speed USB interface peripherals such as USB HDD,
digital cameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.

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The motherboard provides the following jumpers for you to set the computer’s function.
This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of
jumpers.

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep
the data of system configuration. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically
boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, use
the JBAT1 (Clear CMOS Jumper ) to clear data. Follow the instructions below to clear
the data:

Jumpers

MSI Reminds You...

You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then
return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system
is on; it will damage the mainboard.

Keep Data

3

1

Clear Data

3

1

JBAT1

1

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Slots

The motherboard provides one AGP slot, three 32-bit PCI bus slots.

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot

The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specifi­cation designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. It introduces a 66MHz, 32­bit channel for the graphics controller to directly access main memory.

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots

The PCI slots allow you to insert the expansion cards to meet your needs. When adding
or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the power supply first.
Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card to make any necessary
hardware or software settings for the expansion card, such as jumpers, switches or
BIOS configuration.

AGP Slot

PCI Slot

PCI Interrupt Request Routing

The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware
lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ
pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows:

Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4
PCI Slot 1 INT B# INT C# INT D # INT A#
PCI Slot 2 INT C# INT D# INT A# INT B#
PCI Slot 3 INT D # INT A# INT B# INT C#

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BIOS Setup

Chapter 3. BIOS Setup

This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup program and allows you to
configure the system for optimum use.

You may need to run the Setup program when:

 An error message appears on the screen during the system booting up,

and requests you to run SETUP.

 You want to change the default settings for customized features.

BIOS Setup

MSI Reminds You...

1. The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are
under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore,
the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and
should be held for reference only.

2. While booting up, the BIOS version is shown in the 1st line appearing

after the memory counting. It is usually in the format: example:
W7060SMS V1.1 040104

where:

1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A=AMI(R); W=AWARD(R)
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th - 7th digit refers to the customer, MS=all standard customers.
V1.1 refers to the BIOS version.
040104 refers to the date this BIOS is released.

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Entering Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.
When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.

Press DEL to enter SETUP

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,
restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may also
restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

Control Keys

<↑> Move to the previous item
<↓> Move to the next item
<¬> Move to the item in the left hand

<Enter> Select the item

<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a

submenu

<+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page

Setup Menu

<F5> Load Previous Values
<F6> Load Fail-Safe Defaults
<F7> Load Optimized Defaults

<→> Move to the item in the right hand

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Getting Help
After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.

Main Menu

The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the
control keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup
function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Sub-Menu

If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the
right view) appears to the left of certain fields that
means a sub-menu containing additional options
can be launched from this field. Y ou can use control
keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press <Enter>
to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the
control keys to enter values and move from field
to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to
the main menu, just press <Esc >.

General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen
from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys to
use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the Help
screen.

MSI Reminds You...

The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are
under continuous update for better system performance. Therefore,
the description may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and
should be held for reference only.

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The Main Menu

Standard CMOS Features

Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.

Advanced BIOS Features

Use this menu to setup the items of Award® special enhanced features.

Advanced Chipset Features

Use this menu to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s
performance.

Integrated Peripherals

Use this menu to specify your settings for integrated peripherals.

Power Management Setup

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

PNP/PCI Configurations

This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.

PC Health Status

This entry shows your PC health status.

Frequency/Voltage Control

Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.

Once you enter Award® BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (figure below) will
appear on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from twelve setup functions
and two exit choices. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to
accept or enter the sub-menu.

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Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Use this menu to load the BIOS values for the best system performance, but the system
stability may be affected.

Load Optimized Defaults

Use this menu to load factory default settings into the BIOS for stable system perfor­mance operations.

Set Supervisor Password

Use this menu to set Supervisor Password.

Set User Password

Use this menu to set User Password.

Save & Exit Setup

Save changes to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all changes and exit setup.

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Standard CMOS Features

The items in Standard CMOS Features Menu are divided into 11 categories. Each
category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to
highlight the item and then use the <PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value you want
in each item.

Date

The date format is <day> <month> <date> <year>.

day Day of the week, from Sun to Sat, determined by BIOS. Read-only.
month The month from Jan. through Dec.
date The date from 1 to 31 can be keyed by numeric function keys.
year The year can be adjusted by users.

Time

The time format is <hour> <minute> <second>.

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave

Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select [Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the
specifications of your drive must match with the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if you enter improper information for this category. If your hard disk drive type
is not matched or listed, you can use [Manual] to define your own drive type manually.

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If you select [Manual], related information is asked to be entered to the following items.
Enter the information directly from the keyboard. This information should be provided in
the documentation from your hard disk vendor or the system manufacturer.

Access Mode The settings are CHS, LBA, Large, Auto.
Capacity The formatted size of the storage device.
Cylinder Number of cylinders.
Head Number of heads.
Precomp Write precompensation.
Landing Zone Cylinder location of the landing zone.
Sector Number of sectors.

Drive A/B

This item allows you to set the type of floppy drives installed. Setting options: [None],
[360K], [5.25 in.], [1.2M], [5.25 in.], [720K, 3.5 in.], [1.44M, 3.5 in.], [2.88M, 3.5 in.]

Video

The setting controls the type of video adapter used for the primary monitor of the
system. Setting options: [EGA/VGA], [CGA 40], [CGA 80], [MONO].

Halt On

The setting determines whether the system will stop if an error is detected at boot.
Setting options are:

All Errors The system stops when any error is detected.
No Errors The system doesn’t stop for any detected error.
All, But Keyboard The system doesn’t stop for a keyboard error.
All, But Diskette The system doesn’t stop for a disk error.
All, But Disk/Key The system doesn’t stop for either a disk or a keyboard

error.

Base/Extended/Total Memory

The three items show the memory status of your system (read only).

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Advanced BIOS Features

Quick Boot

Setting the item to [Enabled] allows the system to boot within 5 seconds since it will skip
some check items. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Full Screen LOGO Show

This item enables you to show the company logo on the bootup screen. Settings are:

[Enabled] Shows a still image (logo) on the full screen at boot.
[Disabled] Shows the POST messages at boot.

Anti-Virus Protection

The item is to set the Virus Warning feature for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If
the function is [Enabled] and any attempt to write data into this area is made, BIOS will
display a warning message on screen and beep. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Boot Sequence

Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:

1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device

The items allow you to set the sequence of boot devices where BIOS attempts to
load the disk operating system.

Boot Other Device

Setting the option to [Enabled] allows the system to try to boot from other device
if the system fails to boot from the 1st/2nd/3rd boot device. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].

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Boot Up NumLock LED

This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on. Setting to
[On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on. Setting to [Off] will
allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. Setting options: [On], [Off].

CPU L1 & L2 Cache

The item allows you to turn on or off CPU’s internal (L1) and external (L2) cache.
Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

CPU L3 Cache

This item is only for CPU that supports L3 Cache; e.g. Intel® Pentium 4 Extreme Edition.
Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Swap Floppy

Setting to [Enabled] will swap floppy drives A: and B:.

Seek Floppy

Setting to [Enabled] will make BIOS seek floppy drive A: before booting the system.
Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Typematic Rate Setting

This item is used to enable or disable the typematic rate setting including Typematic Rate
& Typematic Delay. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)

After Typematic Rate Setting is [Enabled], this item allows you to set the rate
(characters/second) at which the keys are accelerated. Setting options: [6], [8],
[10], [12], [15], [20], [24], [30].

Typematic Delay (Msec)

This item allows you to select the delay between when the key was first pressed
and when the acceleration begins. Setting options: [250], [500], [750] and [1000].

MSI Reminds You...

1. Available settings for “1st/2nd/3rd Boot Device” vary depending on
the bootable devices you have installed. For example, if you did not
install a floppy drive, the setting “Floppy” does not show up.

2. If you want to boot from any of the USB-interface devices, please set

USB Keyboard/Mouse Support in SiS OnChip PCI Device of
Integrated Peripherals to Enabled.

Hard Disk S.M.A.R.T.

This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting
Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk
status to predict hard disk failure. This gives you an opportunity to move data from a
hard disk that is going to fail to a safe place before the hard disk becomes offline.
Setting options: [Auto], [Enabled], [Disabled].

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Security Option

This specifies the type of BIOS password protection that is implemented. Settings are
described below:

Boot OS/2 for DRAM > 64MB

This allows you to run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than 64MB. When
you choose [No], you cannot run the OS/2® operating system with DRAM larger than
64MB. But it is possible if you choose [Yes]. Setting options: [Yes], [No].

Limit CPUID MaxVal

If installing Windows NT series OS with Prescott CPU, you must [Enable] this item
function; if you use other OS except Windows NT, you have to [Disable] this item
function. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

HT CPU Function

This field is used to [Enabled] or [Disabled] the Intel Hyper Threading CPU function.
Setting to [Enabled] will increase the system performance. Setting options: [Enabled],
[Disabled]. Please disable this item if your operating system doesn’t support

HT Function, or unreliability and instability may occur.
APIC Function

This field is used to [Enabled] or [Disabled] the APIC (Advanced Programmable Interrupt
Controller). Due to compliance to PC2001 design guide, the system is able to run in APIC
mode. Enabling APIC mode will expand available IRQs resources for the system.
Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

MPS Table Version

This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) version to be
used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version supported by your
operating system. To find out which version to use, consult the vendor of your
operating system. Setting options: [1.4], [1.1].

MSI Reminds You...

Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your com­puter system requires ALL of the following platform Components:
*CPU: An Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology;
*Chipset: A chipset that supports HT Technology;
*BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled;
*OS: Only Microsoft® Windows 2000 and XP can support HT technology.

Option Description

[Setup] The password prompt appears only when end users try to run

Setup.

[System] A password prompt appears every time when the computer is

powered on or when end users try to run Setup.

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BIOS Setup

Advanced Chipset Features

DRAM Clock/Timing Control

Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:

Current CPU/DRAM/DDR Frequency

These items allow you to view the current CPU/DRAM/DDR frequency.

Performance Mode

This setting particularly provided by SiS gives the proper suggestion for user to
set timing. The Timings programmed into this register are dependent on the sys
tem design. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

DRAM Frequency

This allows you to determine the DRAM frequency manually. Setting options: [By
SPD], [100 MHz], [133 MHz], [166 MHz], [200 MHz].

MSI Reminds You...

Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.

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DRAM Timing Control

This field allows you to select the DRAM timing setting. Setting to [By SPD] enables
Max Memclock (Mhz) automatically to be determined by SPD. Selecting [Manual]
allows users to configure these fields manually.

DRAM CAS Latency

When the DRAM Timing Control is set to [Manual], this field is adjustable. The
field controls the CAS latency, which determines the timing delay before SDRAM
starts a read command after receiving it. Setting options: [2T], [2.5T], [3T]. [2T]
increases system performance while [3T] provides more stable system
performance.

RAS Active Time (tRAS)

When the DRAM Timing Control is set to [Manual], this field is adjustable. This
setting determines the time RAS takes to read from and write to a memory cell.
Setting options: [4T] to [9T].

RAS Precharge Time (tRP)

When the DRAM Timing Control is set to [Manual], this field is adjustable. This
setting controls the number of cycles for Row Address Strobe (RAS) to be
allowed to precharge. If insufficient time is allowed for the RAS to accumulate its
charge before DRAM refresh, refreshing may be incomplete and DRAM may fail
to retain data. This item applies only when synchronous DRAM is installed in the
system. Setting options: [2T] to [5T].

RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD)

When the DRAM Timing Control is set to [Manual], this field is adjustable.
When DRAM is refreshed, both rows and columns are addressed separately.
This setup item allows you to determine the timing of the transition from RAS (row
address strobe) to CAS (column address strobe). The less the clock cycles, the
faster the DRAM performance. Setting options: [2T] to [5T].

MA 1T/2T Select

This setting controls the SDRAM command rate. Selecting Auto allows SDRAM
signal controller to run at [1T] (T=clock cycles) rate. Selecting [MA 1T] makes
SDRAM signal controller run at [2T] rate. [1T] is faster than [2T]. Setting options:
[Auto], [2T], [1T].

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AGP & P2P Bridge Control

Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:

AGP Aperture Size

This setting controls just how much system RAM can be allocated to AGP for
video purposes. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range
dedicated to graphics memory address space. Host cycles that hit the aperture
range are forwarded to the AGP without any translation. The option allows the
selection of an aperture size of [32MB], [64MB], [128MB], [256MB], [512MB].

AGP Fast Write Support

This option [Enabled] or [Disabled] the AGP Fast Write feature. The Fast Write
technology allows the CPU to write directly to the graphics card without passing
anything through the system memory and improves the AGP 4X speed.

AGP Data Rate

This option allows you to specify the transferring data rate of AGP. Setting
options: [Auto], [1X], [2X], [4X], [8X].

OnChip AGP Control

Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:

VGA Shared Memory Size

Specify the size of system memory to allocate for video memory, from [16] to [128]
MB.

Graphics Engin Clock

This option allows you to choose the performance of graphics engin clock.
Setting options:[100MHz], [133MHz], [166MHz], [200MHz]

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Integrated Peripherals

SiS OnChip IDE Device

Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:

Internal PCI/IDE

The field specifies the internal primary and secondary PCI/IDE controllers. Setting
options: [Disabled], [Primary], [Secondary], [Both].

IDE Primary/Secondary Master/Slave PIO

The four IDE PIO (Programmed Input/Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for
each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0
through 4 provide successively increased performance. In [Auto] mode, the
system automatically determines the best mode for each device. Setting options:
[Auto], [Mode 0], [Mode 1], [Mode 2], [Mode 3], [Mode 4].

Primary/Secondary Master/Slave Ultra DMA

Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 implementation is possible only if your IDE hard drive
supports it and the operating environment includes a DMA driver (Windows ME,
XP or a third-party IDE bus master driver). If your hard drive and your system
software both support Ultra DMA/33, Ultra DMA/66, Ultra DMA/100 and Ultra
DMA/133, select [Auto] to enable BIOS support. Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled].

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IDE DMA transfer access

Setting to [Enabled] will open DMA bus master and execute DMA action in DOS,
which will make the data transferring faster. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

SiS OnChip PCI Device

Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:

SiS USB Controller

Select [Enabled] if your system contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) controller
and you have USB peripherals. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

USB 2.0 Supports

This item is used to [Enabled] / [Disabled] the USB 2.0 Support. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].

USB Keyboard/Mouse Support

Set to [Enabled] if you need to use a USB keyboard/mouse in the operating
system that does not support or does not have any USB driver installed, such as
DOS and SCO Unix.

SiS AC97 Audio

[Auto] allows the mainboard to detect whether an audio device is used. If an
audio device is detected, the onboard AC97 (Audio Codec’97) controller will be
enabled; if not, it is disabled. Disable the controller if you want to use other
controller cards to connect an audio device. Setting options: [Auto], [Disabled].

SiS Serial ATA controller

This allows you to enable or disable onchip Serial AT A controller. Setting options:
[Disabled], [Enabled].

SiS 10/100M Ethernet

This item is used to enable/disable the 10/100M Ethernet function. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].

Onboard Lan Boot ROM

This item is used to decide whether to invoke the Boot ROM of the Onboard LAN
Chip. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

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Onboard SuperIO Device

Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:

Onboard FDC Controller

Select [Enabled] if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDD) installed on the
system board and you wish to use it. If you install add-on FDC or the system has
no floppy drive, select [Disabled] in this field. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Onboard Serial Port 1/Serial Port 2

This item specifies the base I/O port address and IRQ for the onboard Serial Port
1 (LPT1B)/Serial Port 2 (JCOM1). Selecting [Auto] allows BIOS to automatically
determine the correct base I/O port address. Setting options: [Disabled], [3F8/
IRQ4], [2F8/IRQ3], [3E8/IRQ4], [2E8/IRQ3], [Auto].

Onboard Parallel Port

This specifies the I/O port address and IRQ of the onboard parallel port. Setting
options: [378/IRQ7], [278/IRQ5], [3BC/IRQ7], [Disabled].

Parallel Port Mode

This item selects the operating mode for the parallel port: [Normal], [SPP], [EPP],
[ECP], or [ECP+EPP].

[SPP] Standard Parallel Port
[EPP] Enhanced Parallel Port
[ECP] Extended Capability Port
[ECP + EPP] Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel Port
[Normal] Standard Parallel Port + Bi-Directional Mode.

EPP Mode Select

This item selects the EPP mode. Setting options: [EPP1.9], [EPP1.7].

ECP Mode Use DMA

The ECP mode has to use the DMA channel, so choose the onboard parallel port
with the ECP feature. After selecting it, the following message will appear: “ECP
Mode Use DMA.” At this time, the user can choose between DMA channel [3] or
[1].

VIA 1394 Controller

This item allows you to enable/disable the onboard IEEE1394 controller. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].

Init Display First

This item specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter. Setting options:
[PCI Slot], [AGP].

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Power Management Setup

ACPI Function

This item is to activate the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management
Interface) function. If your operating system is ACPI-aware, such as Windows 98SE/
2000/ME, select [Enabled]. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Sleep State

This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. Options are:

[S1/POS] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no

system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hardware

maintains all system context.

[S3/STR] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the information

of system configuration and open applications/files is saved to
main memory that remains powered while most other hardware
components turn off to save energy. The information stored in
memory will be used to restore the system when a “wake up”
event occurs.

Power Management

This item is used to select the degree (or type) of power saving and is related to the
mode: Suspend Mode. There are three options for power management:

[Min Saving] Minimum Power Management. Suspend Mode = 1 Hour.
[Max Saving] Maximum Power Management. Suspend Mode = 1 Min.
[User Define] Allows end users to configure the Suspend Mode field.

Suspend Mode

When you choose [User Define] in the Power Management item, this item is selectable.
This setting allows you to select the type of Suspend mode. Setting options: [Disabled]
(default setting), [1 min] to [1 hour].

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MODEM Use IRQ

This setting names the interrupt request (IRQ) line assigned to the modem (if any) on
your system. Activity of the selected IRQ always awakens the system. Setting
options: [3], [4], [5], [7], [9], [10], [11], [Auto].

Hot Key Function As

This setting specifies the function of the preset hot key (Ctrl+Alt+Backspace). Setting
options: [Disable], [Power Off], [Suspend].

HDD Off After

After the selected period of system inactivity, the Hard Disk will be shut off. Setting
options: [Disabled], [1-15 Mins].

Power Button Function

This feature allows users to configure the Power Button function. Setting options:

[Power Off] The power button functions as a normal power-on/-off

button.

[Suspend] When you press the power button, the computer enters

the suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for
more than four seconds, the computer is turned off.

After AC Power Lost

This item specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or interrupt
occurs. Available settings are:

[Power Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state.
[Power On] Leaves the computer in the power on state.
[Last State] Restores the system to the status before power failure or

interrupt occurred.

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PM Wake Up Events

Press <Enter> and the following sub-menu appears:

IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI; IRQ 8 Break Suspend

These fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving
modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or
component is detected. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

MACPME Power Up Control

These fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving
modes when activity or input signal of onboard LAN is detected only. Setting
options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Wake Up On PME, USB Wakeup From S3

These fields specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving
modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or
component is detected. Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

PS2KB Wakeup From S3/S4/S5

This setting allows you to wake up the system from S3/S4/S5 states with the
options of [Any Key], [Hot Key] and [Password] (max. 8 numbers).

PS2MS Wakeup From S3/S4/S5

This controls how the PS/2 mouse can power on the system. Setting options:
[Click], [Move & Click], [Disabled].

MSI Reminds You...

S3-related functions described in this section are available only when
your BIOS supports S3 sleep mode.

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Resume By Alarm

The field is used to enable or disable the function of Resume By Alarm. Setting
options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Month Alarm

When Resume By Alarm is set to Enabled, the field specifies the month for
Resume By Alarm. Setting options: [NA], [1-12].

Date of Month Alarm

When Resume By Alarm is set to Enabled, the field specifies the date for Resume
By Alarm. Setting options: [0]~[31].

Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

When Resume By Alarm is set to Enabled, the field specifies the time for Resume
By Alarm. Format is <hour><minute><second>.

** Reload Global Timer Events **
Primary/Secondary IDE, FDD/COM/LPT Ports, PCI PIRQ [A-D]#

The global timer is the hardware timer that counts down to the power saving modes. If
the monitoring of the listed hardware peripherals or components is enabled, the activity
of the specified peripherals or components will awaken the system or reload the
original count of global timer when they are accessed. Setting options: [Disabled],
[Enabled]

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PNP/PCI Configurations

This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature.
PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to
operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with its
special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly
recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default
settings.

Clear ESCD

The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access
Memory) is where the BIOS stores resource information for both PNP and non-PNP
devices in a bit string format. When the item is set to Enabled, the system will reset
ESCD NVRAM right after the system is booted up and then set the setting of the item
back to [Disabled] automatically. Setting options: [Disabled], [Enabled].

Resources Controlled By

The Award Plug and Play BIOS has the capacity to automatically configure all of the
boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. However, this capability means absolutely
nothing unless you are using a Plug and Play operating system such as Windows® 98/

2000. If you set this field to [Manual], choose specific resources by going into each
sub-menu that follows this field. Setting options: [Auto(ESCD)], [Manual].

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IRQ Resources

The items are adjustable only when Resources Controlled By is set to Manual. Press
<Enter> and you will enter the sub-menu of the items.

IRQ Resources list IRQ 3/4/5/7/9/10/11/12/14/15 for users to set each IRQ a type
depending on the type of device using the IRQ. Setting options:

[PCI Device] For Plug & Play compatible devices designed for PCI bus

architecture.

[Reserved] The IRQ will be reserved for further request.

PCI/VGA Palette Snoop

When set to [Enabled], multiple VGA devices operating on different buses can handle
data from the CPU on each set of palette registers on every video device. Bit 5 of the
command register in the PCI device configuration space is the VGA Palette Snoop bit (0
is disabled). For example, if there are two VGA devices in the computer (one PCI and
one ISA) and the:

The setting must be set to [Enabled] if any ISA bus adapter in the system requires VGA
palette snooping.

VGA Palette
Snoop Bit Setting Action

[Disabled] Data read or written by the CPU is only directed to the PCI

VGA device’s palette registers.

[Enabled] Data read or written by the CPU is directed to both the PCI

VGA device’s palette registers and the ISA VGA device’s
palette registers, permitting the palette registers of both VGA
devices to be identical.

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PC Health Status

This section shows the status of your CPU, fan, overall system status, etc. Monitor
function is available only if there is hardware monitoring mechanism onboard.

Smart Fan Target Temp. (oC)

W83697HF provides the Smart Fan system which can control the fan speed automati­cally depending on the current temperature to keep it with in a specific range. Setting
options: Min: [0](oC), Max: [100](oC).

Smart Fan Temp. Tolerance

You can select a fan tolerance value here for the specific range for the “Smart Fan
Target Temp. (oC)” item. If the current temperature of the fan reaches to the maximum
threshold (the temperature set in the “Smart Fan Target Temp.(oC)” plus the tolerance
values you set here), the fan will speed up for cooling down. On the contrary, if the
current temperature reaches to the minimum threshold (the set temperature minus the
tolerance value), the fan will slow down to keep the temperature stable. Setting options:
Min: [0](oC), Max: [15](oC). (0oC means Smart Fan is disabled.)

Case Open Warning

The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status and
issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. This item is available only
when your mainboard has JCI1 jumper. To clear the warning message, set the field to
Reset. The setting of the field will automatically return to [Enabled] later. Setting
options: [Enabled], [Reset], [Disabled].

System/CPU Temperature, CPU/System FAN Speed, Vcore, 3.3 V, +5 V, +12 V,

-12 V, VBAT(V), 5VSB(V)

These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware devices/
components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.

Shutdown Temperature

If the CPU temperature reaches the limit preset in this setting, the system will shotdown
automatically.

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Use this menu to specify your settings for frequency/voltage control.

Frequency/Voltage Control

CPU Clock Ratio

End users can overclock the processor (only if the processor supports so) by speci­fying the CPU ratio (clock multiplier) in this field. It is available only when Set CPU
Ratio is set to [Manual]. Setting options: Min: [8], Max: [50].

Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk

This item is used to auto detect the PCI slots. When set to [Enabled], the system will
remove (turn off) clocks from empty PCI slots to minimize the electromagnetic interfer­ence (EMI). Setting options: [Enabled], [Disabled].

Spread Spectrum

When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the
pulses creates EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spectrum function
reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses
are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at
[Disabled] for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI,
set to [Enabled] for EMI reduction. Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are
overclocking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock
speed which may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up. Setting options:
[Enabled], [Disabled].

CPU Frequency

Use this item to select the appropriate clock frequency of the CPU host bus. Setting
options: [100MHz], [133MHz], [200MHz], [Default].

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Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults

The two options on the main menu allow users to restore all of the BIOS settings to the
default Fail-Safe or Optimized values. The Optimized Defaults are the default values set
by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard.
The Fail-Safe Defaults are the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system
performance.

When you select Load Fail-Safe Defaults, a message as below appears:

Pressing Y loads the BIOS default values for the most stable, minimal system
performance.

When you select Load Optimized Defaults, a message as below appears:

Pressing Y loads the default factory settings for optimal system performance.

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Set Supervisor/User Password

When you select this function, a message as below will appear on the screen:

Type the password, up to eight characters in length, and press <Enter>. The password
typed now will replace any previously set password from CMOS memory. You will be
prompted to confirm the password. Retype the password and press <Enter>. You may
also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.

To clear a set password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter the
password. A message will show up confirming the password will be disabled. Once
the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup without
entering any password.

When a password has been set, you will be prompted to enter it every time you try to
enter Setup. This prevents an unauthorized person from changing any part of your
system configuration.

Additionally, when a password is enabled, you can also have BIOS to request a
password each time the system is booted. This would prevent unauthorized use of
your computer. The setting to determine when the password prompt is required in the
Security Option of the Advanced BIOS Feature menu. If the Security Option is set
to [System], the password is required both at boot and at entry to Setup. If set to
[Setup], password prompt only occurs when you try to enter Setup.

MSI Reminds You...

About Supervisor Password & User Password:

Supervisor password: Can enter and change the settings of the

setup menu.

User password: Can only enter but do not have the right to

change the settings of the setup menu.

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Chapter 5. Intel ICH6R RAID
Introduction

The optional southbridge SiS964 SATA controller only support two

Serial ATA on two independent ports.

Serial AT A (SATA) is the latest generation of the ATA interface. SAT A
hard drives deliver blistering transfer speeds up to 150MB/sec. Serial ATA
uses long, thin cables, making it easier to connect your drive and improving
the airflow inside your PC. The most outstanding features are:

1. Supports 150 MB/s transfers with CRC error checking.

2. Large LBA support for drives over 137 GB.

3. Data handling optimizations including tagged command queuing,

elevator seek and packet chain command.
Serial/Ultra ATA RAID function supports striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1)

and span (JBOD). Please note that the function supports hard disk

drives only.

With striping, identical drives can read and write data in parallel to increase
performance. Mirroring increases read performance through load balanc­ing and elevator sorting while creating a complete backup of your files.
Span would increase the logic hard disk space.

Introduction to SiS964
SA T A RAID

MSI Reminds You...

All the information/volumes listed in your system might differ from the
illustrations in this appendix.

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Introduction

System Requirement

Operating System Support

Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
Microsoft Windows ME
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional and Server
Microsoft Windows XP

RAID Basics

This section will give you an overview about the RAID system and introduce
the basic background and glossary which you need to know before using “SiS RAID
Controller Application”.

1. RAID: (Redundant Array of Independent Disk Drives) use jointly several hard

drives to increase data transfer rates and data security. It depends on the
number of drives present and RAID function you select to fulfill the security or
performance purposes or both.

2. RAID 0: Also known as “Stripping”. All of the data are distributed evenly to all of

the existing drives. You gain benefits on performance because the data
transfer rate is multiplied by the number of drives. However, RAID 0 has high
risks of data security. All of the stored data will be lost if even any one drive in
the RAID set crashes.

3. RAID 1: Also known as “Mirroring”. Two hard drives are required. The goal of

RAID 0 is to ensure data security. Data is written to two or more drives
synchronously. That is, 100% duplication of data from one drive to another.

4. JBOD: (Just a Bunch of Drives). Also known as “Spanning”. Two or more hard

drives are required. Several hard disk types configured as a single hard disk.
The hard drives are simply hooked up in series. This expands the capacity of
your drive and results in a useable total capacity. However, JBOD will not
increase any performance or data security.

Performance hints and recommend setting

For the best performance and reliability, please read the following suggestions.

1. In Serial ATA port, use Native Serial ATA drives. Parallel AT A to Serial ATA

converter board is NOT suggested.

2. Use the same model hard drives.

3. If you have only two Serial ATA drives, the auto-configure function will assign
each on a different channel as a master drive.

4. Always use 80-conductor cables.

5. We strongly recommend you should use “DMA” transfer mode.

6. The recommended block size is “64K” when creating RAID 0.

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RAID 0 (Striping array)

Any combination to 2, 3 or 4 Hard disks would combine to a stripe system.

HDD Population Rules for RAID 0 (Striping)

Ultra ATA (Master) Ultra ATA (Slave) Serial ATA (Master 1) Serial ATA (Master 2)
X X V V

V = Selected; X = Unselected

NOTE: Storage Capacity: the number of hard drives times the capacity of the
smallest drive in the disk array

Working Speed: the speed of the lowest drive in the disk array

RAID 1 (Mirror array)

Any of 2 Hard disks would make a mirror system

HDD Population Rules for RAID 1 (Striping)

Ultra ATA (Master) Ultra ATA (Slave) Serial ATA (Master 1) Serial ATA (Master 2)
X X V V

V = Selected; X = Unselected
NOTE: Storage Capacity: the capacity of the smallest drive is in the disk array
Working Speed: the speed of the lowest drive in the disk array

JBOD (Spanning array)

Any combination to 2, 3 or 4 Hard disks would combine to a JBOD system.

HDD Population Rules for RAID 0 (Striping)

Ultra ATA (Master) Ultra ATA (Slave) Serial ATA (Master 1) Serial ATA (Master 2)
X X V V

V = Selected; X = Unselected
NOTE: Storage Capacity: the number of hard drives times the capacity of the
smallest drive in the disk array
Working Speed: the speed of the lowest drive in the disk array

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System BIOS Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.
When the message below appears on the screen, press <DEL> key to enter Setup.

For Award BIOS:

Press DEL to enter SETUP

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart
the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. Y ou may also restart
the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

Once you enter BIOS Setup Utility , the Main Menu will appear on the screen. Use arrow
keys to move among the configurable functions on the Main Menu and press <Enter> to
enter Integrated Peripherals. Under Integrated Peripherals, select SiS OnChip
PCI Device, and set the SiS Seriel ATA Controller to [Enabled] or [Disabled].

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BIOS Configuration

Starting BIOS Utility

1. Boot your system. If this is the first time you have booted with the SiS964 and the
drives installed, the BIOS will display the following screen:

[ RAID Information ] includes some statements. See below :

a. No RAID Install !! -> Not any completed RAID exists.

b. Raid 1 (Mirror) : [Disk X] [Disk X] -> Have a RAID set.
c. Broken RAID detected. Do you want to enter Setup Menu (Y/N)? Y ->

You can select [Y] to enter setup menu to handle it. Or you can select [N] to
ignore this message.

d. Found a new HD! Do you want to rebuild RAID 1? Y ->Occurs when the

controller has broken Raid 1 and single HDD existing simultaneously and the

location of single HDD is just conformed it’s rebuild conditions.
e. The Raid is wrong!! Do you want to fix it??(Y/N) -> Occurs when the
locations of two SATA HDD change owing to ATA HDD existing or not.

Silicon Integrated Systems Corp. RAID BIOS Setting Utility v1.04_964
(c) 2003-2005 Silicon Integrated Systems Corp. All Rights Reserved.

Press <Ctrl><S> to enter Setup Menu or <ESC> to skip waiting.
Scan Devices. Please wait…………

Primary Master : < SAT A Device Not Found >
Secondary Master : < SATA Device Not Found >

[ RAID Information ]

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2. Press <Ctrl-S> keys to display the SiS964 Utility Main Menu.

3. Press <R> to display the RAID setup menu below. This is the fastest and easiest
method to create your first array. The [A] and [D] key will appear randomly in the
different conditions.

[a]. No RAID existing but have available disks existing:

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[b]. No available disk existing but have RAID existing:

[c]. Available disks and RAID existing simultaneously:

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[d]. Available disk is not enough to create RAID:

Create a RAID 0 (Stripe) Array for performance

To create an array for best performance, please follow these steps:

1. Press <A> to start creating a RAID array.

2. Press <2> and <Enter> to select RAID 0.

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3. You will have two selections to create a RAID 0 array. The default value is <1>.
If you select <1>Auto Create, you can create a RAID 0 array faster and easier. The
Blocksize will be selected by its default value “64K”. The result after auto creating
will be shown on step 6. Besides, you also can select <2>Manual Create, see
following steps.

4. Press <1>--<5> keys and <Enter> to select Block Size. (Default: 64K)

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5. Use < > < > to select disk , and press <Enter> to select disk, <Q> to exit. When
you press <Enter> on the disk you wanted, the RAID Type will be changed from
Single to RAID 0. And the disk you select first will be the SOURCE disk.

6. Next, you will see a message “Split the SOURCE(Disk x) data to RAID disks?
”. Press <N> and <Enter> to create RAID 0 array only or press <Y> and <Enter> to
split the data from source disk to other disks.

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7. Starting splitting action, the following frame will be shown.

8. After all steps finished, press <Q> until escape the setup menu and RAID 0 array
will be shown on the top of the main frame.

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9. Press <Q> until exit this BIOS utility and the red message frame will show. Press
<Y> and <Enter> to save changes.

10. Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and FORMAT the array
as if it were a new single hard drive.

Create a RAID 1 (Mirror) Array for performance

To create a Mirror array for best performance, please follow these steps:

1. Press <A> to start creating a RAID array.

2. Press <3> and <Enter> to select Mirror.

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3. You will have two selections to create a RAID 1 array. The default value is <1>.
If you select <1>Auto Create, you can create a RAID 1 array faster and easier.
The result after creating will be shown on step 5. Besides, you also can select <2>
Manual Create, see following steps.

4. Use< > < > to select disk , and press <Enter> to select disk, <Q> to exit. When
you press <Enter> on the disk you wanted, the RAID Type will be changed from
Single to RAID 1. The same as RAID 0, the disk you select first will be the SOURCE
disk.

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5. Next, you will see a message “Duplicate the SOURCE(Disk x) data to RAID
disks?”. Press <N> and <Enter> to create RAID 1 array only or press <Y> and

<Enter> to duplicate the data from source disk to mirror disk.

6. Starting duplicating action, the following frame will be showing.

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7. After all steps finished, press <Q> until escape the setup menu and RAID 1 array
will be shown on the top of the main frame.

8. Press <Q> until exit this BIOS utility and the red message frame will show as the
same as the creation of the RAID 0 array. Press <Y> and <Enter> to save changes.

9. Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and FORMAT the array
as if it were a new single hard drive.

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Create a JBOD Array for performance

To create a JBOD array for best performance, please follow these steps:

1. Press <A> to start creating a RAID array.

2. Press <1> and <Enter> to select JBOD.

3. You will have two selections to create a JBOD array. The default value is <1>.
If you select <1>Auto Create, you can create a JBOD array faster and easier. The
result after creating will be shown on step 5. Besides, you also can select <2>
Manual Create, see following steps.

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4. Use< > < > to select disk , and press <Enter> to select disk, <Q> to exit. When
you press <Enter> on the disk you wanted, the RAID Type will be changed from
Single to JBOD.

5. After all steps finished, press <Q> until escape the setup menu and JBOD array
will be shown on the top of the main frame.

6. Once the array has been created, you will need to FDISK and FORMAT the array
as if it were a new single hard drive.

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Delete a RAID array

1. After enter the SiS964 Utility Main Menu, press <R> to display the RAID setup
menu below. This is the fastest and easiest method to delete your first array.

2. Press <D> to start deleting a RAID array, and use< > < > to select RAID array
you wanted to delete.

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3. Press <Enter> to select the RAID array that you want to delete. And a message
“Are you sure to delete this RAID?” will show on this frame.

4. Press <Y> and <Enter>, the deleting action finish. And the RAID Type of all disk
members of this RAID array will be changed from RAID 0 to Single.

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5. Press <Q> until escape the BIOS Utility, and the red message frame will show on it.

6. Press <Y> and <Enter> to save all changes.

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Install Driver in Windows XP / 2000

h New Windows XP / 2000 Installation

The following details the installation of the drivers while installing Windows XP /

2000.

1. Start the installation:
Boot from the CD-ROM. Press F6 when the message "Press F6 if you need
to install third party SCSI or RAID driver" appears.

2. When the Windows XP/2000 Setup window is generated, press S to specify
an Additional Device(s).

3. Insert the driver diskette into drive A: and press <Enter>.
(The information of this driver diskette exists in MSI CD. Please prepare for
one formatted floppy disk to copy the contents in the Floppy folder of the
following access: Insert MSI CD and start the menu --> click IDE folder --> SIS

--> 180RAID --> Floppy)

4. Choose one of the following items: “WinXP SiS Raid/IDE Controller”,
“Win2000 SiS Raid/IDE Controller” from the drop-down list that appears
on screen, and press the <Enter> key.

5. Press <Enter> to continue with installation or if you need to specify any
additional devices to be installed, do so at this time. Once all devices are
specified, press <Enter> to continue with installation.

6. From the Windows XP/2000 Setup screen, press the <Enter> key. Setup will
now load all device files and then continue the Windows XP/2000 installation.

7. Please install the driver package again (ex. SiS RAID driver v1.02)

while the operation system has been setup.

h Existing Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation

1. Insert the MSI CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Install the driver by execute SiS RAID driver setup utility.

3. The drivers will be automatically installed.

Installing Software

MSI Reminds You...

If you would like to install windows to any RAID set, you should create
RAID from BIOS RAID setting Utility first and then follow the steps
below.

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h Confirming Windows XP/2000 Driver Installation

1. From Windows XP/2000, open the Control Panel from My Computer fol­lowed by the System icon.

2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab.

3. Click the "+" in front of the SCSI and RAID Controllers hardware type. The
driver SiS 964 RAID Controller should appear.

h Confirming Windows ME/98SE Driver Installation

1. From Windows ME/98SE, open the Control Panel from My Computer fol-
lowed by the System icon.

2. Choose the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager tab.

3. Click the "+" in front of the IDE ATA/ATAPI Controllers hardware type. The
driver SiS 964 IDE Dual Channel should appear.

Installation of SiS SATA RAID Driver

SiS RAID driver supports Microsoft Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE.
South Bridge SiS964 SATA controller support Serial ATA w/ RAID0, RAID 1 and

JBOD by installing SiS RAID driver.
Insert the MSI CD and click on the SiS SATA RAID Driver to install the software.

Click on this item

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Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function

Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio

Function

The motherboard is equipped with Realtek ALC655 chip, which provides support for
6-channel audio output, including 2 Front, 2 Rear, 1 Center and 1 Subwoofer channel.
ALC655 allows the board to attach 4 or 6 speakers for better surround sound
effect. The section will tell you how to install and use 4-/6-channel audio function on
the board.

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Installing the Audio Driver

You need to install the driver for Realtek ALC655 chip to function properly before you
can get access to 4-/6-channel audio operations. Follow the procedures described
below to install the drivers for different operating systems.

Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP

For Windows® 2000, you must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack2 or later before
installing the driver.

The following illustrations are based on Windows® XP environment and could look
slightly different if you install the drivers in different operating systems.

1. Insert the companion CD into the CD-ROM drive. The setup screen will automatically
appear. (Please note the screen below might be different depending on the

different mainboard you purchased.)

2. Click Realtek AC97 Audio Drivers.

MSI Reminds You...

The AC97 Audio Configuration software utility is under continu­ous update to enhance audio applications. Hence, the program
screens shown here in this appendix may be slightly different from the
latest software utility and shall be held for reference only.

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3. Click Next to start installing files into the system.

4. Click Finish to restart the system.

Select this
option

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Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function

After installing the audio driver, you are able to use the 4-/6-channel audio feature
now. To enable 4- or 6-channel audio operation, first connect 4 or 6 speakers to the
appropriate audio connectors, and then select 4- or 6-channel audio setting in the
software utility.

Using the Back Panel

In addition to a default 2-channel analog audio output function, the audio connectors on
the Back Panel also provide 4- or 6-channel analog audio output function if a proper
setting is made in the software utility.

Read the following steps to have the Multi-Channel Audio Function properly set in the
software utility, and have your speakers correctly connected to the Back Panel.

Configuration in the Software Utility

1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner of
the screen.

2. Select a desired surround sound effect from the “Environment” drop-down
menu.

3. Click the Speaker Configuration tab.

4. Select Synchronize the phone jack switch with the settings.

5. Select a desired multi-channel operation from No. of Speakers.
a. Headphone
b. 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output
c. 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output
d. 6-Channel Mode for 5.1-Speaker Output

6. Click OK to close this window.

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Connecting the Speakers

When you have set the Multi-Channel Audio Function mode properly in the soft­ware utility, connect your speakers to the correct phone jacks in accordance
with the setting in software utility.

 2-Channel Mode for Stereo-Speaker Output
Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each phone jack
on the back panel when 2-Channel Mode is selected.

1 Line In
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC

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 4-Channel Mode for 4-Speaker Output
The audio jacks on the back panel always provide 2-channel analog audio
output function, however these audio jacks can be transformed to 4- or 6­ channel analog audio jacks by selecting the corresponding multi-channel
operation from No. of Speakers.

Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each jack on the
back panel when 4-Channel Mode is selected.

1 *Line Out (Rear channels)
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 MIC

* Line In function is converted to
Line Out function when 4-Channel
Mode for 4-Speaker Output is
selected.

Back Panel

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 6-Channel Mode for 6-Speaker Output
Refer to the following diagram and caption for the function of each jack on the
back panel when 6-Channel Mode is selected.

MSI Reminds You...

If the Center and Subwoofer speaker exchange their audio channels
when you play video or music on the computer, a converter may be
required to exchange center and subwoofer audio signals. You can
purchase the converter from a speaker store.

1 * Line Out (Rear channels)
2 Line Out (Front channels)
3 * Line Out (Center and Subwoofer channel)

* Both Line In and MIC function
are converted to Line Out func­tion when 6-Channel Mode for
6-Speaker Output is selected.

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Testing the Connected Speakers

MSI Reminds You...

6 speakers appear on the “Speaker Test” window only when you select
“6-Channel Mode” in the “No. of Speakers” column. If you select “4­Channel Mode”, only 4 speakers appear on the window.

To ensure that 4- or 6-channel audio operation works properly, you may need to test
each connected speaker to make sure every speaker work properly. If any speaker
fails to make sound, then check whether the cable is inserted firmly to the connector or
replace the bad speakers with good ones.

Testing Each Speaker

1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner of the

screen.

2. Click the Speaker Test tab.

3. The following window appears. Select the speaker which you want to test by

clicking it.

Subwoofer

Front Right

Rear Right

Center

Front Left

Rear Left

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4. While you are testing the speakers in 6-Channel Mode, if the sound coming from the

center speaker and subwoofer is swapped, you should select Swap Center/
Subwoofer Output to readjust these two channels.

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Playing KaraOK

The KaraOK function will automatically remove human voice (lyrics) and leave melody
for you to sing the song. Note that this function applies only for 2-channel audio
operation.

Playing KaraOK

1. Click the audio icon from the window tray at the lower-right corner of the

screen.

2. In the Sound Effect tab, select Voice Cancellation under “KaraOK.”

3. Click OK to close this window.

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