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865PE/G Neo2-P
Version 2.0
G52-M6728XG
MS-6728 (v2.X) A TX Mainboard
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Manual Rev: 2.0
Release Date: September 2003
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’INSTALLA TION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU
RESEAU.
Micro-Star International MS-6728
T ested to comply
with FCC Standard
For Home or Office Use
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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V2.0 First release with chipsets September 2003
Intel® 865PE/G &
Intel® ICH5/ICH5R
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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:
z The power cord or plug is damaged.
z Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
z The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
z The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.
z The equipment has dropped and damaged.
z 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
MSI Special Features ...........................................................................1-5
Super Pack (Optional)....................................................................1-5
CoreCenter ....................................................................................1-6
CoreCell™ .....................................................................................1-8
Color Management ........................................................................1-9
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................. 1-10
Live Monitor™ ............................................................................ 1-12
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ .......................................................... 1-13
Round Cable (Optional)............................................................... 1-14
CPU Thermal Protection .............................................................. 1-14
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 ..................................2-5
Installing the CPU Fan ..................................................................2-5
Memory................................................................................................ 2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM....................................................... 2-7
DDR Population Rules ..................................................................2-7
Installing DDR Modules ...............................................................2-8
Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-9
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: ATX1 ............................................ 2 - 9
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ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................... 2-10
Mouse Connector ....................................................................... 2-11
Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-12
USB Connectors.......................................................................... 2-12
Serial Port Connectors: COM A ..................................................2-13
VGA C onne ctor (For 865G o nly) ................................................. 2-13
RJ-45 LAN Jack: 10/100 LAN (8100C) /
Giga-bit LAN (8110S) (Optional)....................................... 2-14
Audio Port Connectors (Optional) .............................................. 2-15
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................... 2-16
Connectors......................................................................................... 2-17
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................... 2-17
Fan Power Connectors: CPUF AN1/SF AN1, SF AN2/NBF AN1 ....2-17
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ......................................... 2-18
AT A100 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2............................. 2-19
Serial ATA/Serial ATA RAID Connectors controlled
by ICH5/ICH5R: SAT A1, SATA2 (Optional).................... 2-20
Serial ATA /Serial A TA RAID Connectors controlled
by VIA VT6420: IDE3, SAT A3 & SATA4 (Optional) ....... 2-20
IEEE 1394 Connectors: J1394_1, J1394_2 (Optional) ................... 2-22
D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDB1 ..................................................2-23
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ............................................2-24
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ........................................ 2-24
CD-In Connector: JCD1 ............................................................... 2-25
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: JCI1 .................................. 2-25
Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2..................................... 2-25
Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-26
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBA T1........................................................ 2-26
Slots ................................................................................................... 2-27
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PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-27
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot......................................... 2-27
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots .......................... 2-27
Chapter 3. BIOS Setup.............................................................................. 3-1
Entering Setup......................................................................................3-2
Selecting the First Boot Device ..................................................... 3-2
Control Keys..................................................................................3-3
Getting Help ..................................................................................3-3
The Main Menu ...................................................................................3-4
Standard CMOS Features ....................................................................3-6
Advanced BIOS Features ....................................................................3-8
Advanced Chipset Features............................................................... 3-12
Power Management Features ............................................................ 3-15
PNP/PCI Configuration ...................................................................... 3-19
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-22
PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-27
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 3-28
Set Supervisor/User Password........................................................... 3-32
Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults.................................... 3-33
Appendix A: Using 2-, 4- & 6-Channel Audio Function...........................A-1
Installing the Audio Driver .................................................................A-2
Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP................................A-2
Software Configuration .......................................................................A-4
Sound Effect .................................................................................A-4
Equalizer .......................................................................................A-6
Speaker Configuration..................................................................A-7
Speaker Test .................................................................................A-9
HRTF Demo ................................................................................A-11
General .......................................................................................A-12
Using 2-, 4- & 6- Channel Audio Function........................................A-13
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For 865G Neo2-P and 865PE Neo2-P Option 1: ........................... A-13
For 865PE Neo2-P Option 2: .......................................................A-16
Appendix B. Intel ICH5R Serial A T A RAID Introduction ........................B-1
Introduction ........................................................................................ B-2
BIOS Configuration ............................................................................. B-5
Installing Software ............................................................................ B-13
RAID Migration Instructions............................................................ B-19
AppendixC. VIA VT6420 Serial A T A RAID Introduction ........................C-1
Introduction ........................................................................................ C-2
BIOS Configuration ............................................................................. C-4
Installing RAID Software & Drivers.................................................. C-15
Using VIA RAID T ool....................................................................... C-18
AppendixD. Appendix D: The explanation for overspecification and
overclocking on Intel® 865PE chipset .................................................D-1
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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Thank you for choosing the 865PE/G Neo2-P (MS-6728)
v2.X ATX mainboard. The 865PE/G Neo2-P is based on Intel
®
865PE / 865G & ICH5 / ICH5R chipsets for optimal system
efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium® 4
processors in 478 pin package, the 865PE/G Neo2-P delivers a
high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
Getting Started
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Specifications
CPU
h Supports Intel® P4 Northwood/Prescott (Socket 478) processors.
h FSB 400 (for Northwood only), 533, 800MHz.
h Supports up to 3.2GHz or higher speed.
Chipset
h Intel® 865PE/G chipset
- Supports FSB 800/533/400MHz.
- Supports AGP 8X interface.
- Supports DDR 400/333/266 memory interface.
- Integrated graphics controller (for 865G only).
h Intel® ICH5/ICH5R chipset
- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec, 8 ports.
- 2 Serial ATA/150 ports.
- 2 channel Ultra ATA 100 bus Master IDE controller.
- PCI Master v2.3, I/O APIC.
- Supports both ACPI and legacy APM power management.
- Serial AT A/150 RAID 0 and RAID 1 (Optional).
Main Memory
h Supports four unbuffered DIMM of 2.5 Volt DDR SDRAM.
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h Supports up to 4GB memory size without ECC.
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h Supports Dual channel DDR266/333/400/433/466/500/533 MHz and up.
(DDR433/466/500/533 are overclocking spec)
Slots
h One AGP slot supports 8x/4x at 0.8V (AGP 3.0) or 4x at 1.5V (3.3V is not
supported).
h Five 32-bit v2.3 Master PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
On-Board IDE
h Dual Ultra DMA 66/100 IDE controllers integrated in ICH5/ICH5R.
- Supports PIO, Bus Master operation modes.
- Can connect up to four Ultra ATA drives.
h Serial ATA/150 controller integrated in ICH5/ICH5R.
- Up to 150MB/sec transfer speeds.
- Can connect up to two Serial ATA drives.
- Supports SATA RAID 0/RAID 1 (Optional).
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Getting Started
VIA6420 On-Board (Optional)
hh
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h Supports Ultra ATA, Serial ATA, Serial AT A RAID 0 or 1.
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h Connect up to 2 Serial ATA devices and 2 Ultra ATA 133 devices.
On-Board Peripherals
h On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88Mbytes
- 1 serial port COM1, 1 VGA port (for 865G only) (Optional)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 8 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 4)
- 1 Line-In / Line-Out / Mic-In / Real Speaker Out / Center-Subwoofer Speaker
Out / SPDIF Out-Optical audio port (Optional)
- 1 RJ45 LAN jack (Optional)
- 2 IEEE 1394 pinheaders (Optional)
Audio
h AC97 link controller integrated in Intel® 865PE/G chipset.
h 6-channel audio codec Realtek ALC655.
- Compliance with AC97 v2.3 Spec.
- Meet PC2001 audio performance requirement.
LAN (Optional)
h Realtek® 8100C / 8110S (Optional)
- Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip.
- Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1000Mb/s (1000Mb/s for 8100S only).
- Compliance with PCI 2.2.
- Supports ACPI Power Management.
BIOS
h The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the
peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
h A TX Form Factor: 30.5 cm (L) x 24.5 cm (W).
Mounting
h 9 mounting holes.
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
Mainboard Layout
865PE Neo2-P / 865G Neo2-P
(MS-6728) v2.X A TX Mainboard
ICH5/
ICH5R
VIA
6420
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1
D
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3
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JAUD1
J1394_1 J1394_2
JUSB1
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CPUFAN1
NBFAN1
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SATA4
SATA3
SATA1
SATA2
JFP1JFP2
JIR1
Codec
Winbond
W83627HF
Realtek
8100C/8110S
(Optional)
VIA
VT6307
BIOS
PCI Slot 5
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 1
IDE 3
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1
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2
JPW1
Top : mouse
Bottom: ke yboar d
T: LAN jack
(Optional)
B: USB ports
JCD1
F
D
D
1
AGP Slot
T:
M:
B:
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
JBAT1
JCI1
JDB1
JUSB2
Top : Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM A
VGA Port (Optional)
BATT
+
Intel
865PE/G
T: SPD I F O ut
B: USB ports
T:R S -Ou t
M:CS-Out
B:SPDIF Out
(All optional)
CoreCell
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Getting Started
Super Pack (Optional)
MSI provides a useful CD which includes 6 powerful and popular utilities
for your office professional working and for your home leisure entertainment.
1. Adobe Photoshop Album: The fast and easy way to organize
and share your lifetime photos.
2. Media Dialer: A high quality voice service for PC users to make
international calls without the elevated cost of traditional IDD
providers.
3. FarStone V irtual Drive: A revolutionary software that emulates a
physical CD drive.
4. InterV ideo WinDVD: The World's Most Popular Software DVD
Player.
5. InterVideoWinRip: A state-of-the-art software application that
provides you with a complete audio playback and environment.
6. FarStone RestoreIt!: Instantly recover from system crash, virus
attack, and accidental data deletion.
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3
4
5
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MSI Special Features
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
CoreCenter
CoreCenter
(TM)
- contains OC Menu panel, users can determine their
processor and memory type to optimize its memory capacity. This all-in-one
hardware console is advanced combination of the popular PC Alert and Fuzzy
Logic. Including powerful function with hardware monitor, system alert and
instinctive UI of overclocking, CoreCenter is just like your PC doctor that can
detect, view and adjust the PC hardware and system status during real time
operation.
In the left side it shows the current system status including the Vcore, 3.
3V, +5V and 12V. In the right side it shows the current PC hardware status such
as the CPU & system temperatures and all fans speeds.
When you click the red triangles in the left and right sides, two submenus will open for users to overclock, overspec or to adjust the thresholds of
system to send out the warning messages. If you click the Core Center button
in the top, a screen pops up for you to choose the “Auto mode” or “User
mode” of CPU fan.
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Getting Started
Left-wing: Current system status
In the left sub-menu, you can configure the settings of FSB, Vcore,
Memory Voltage and AGP V oltage by clicking the radio button in front of each
item and make it available (the radio button will be lighted as yellow when
selected), use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust, then click “OK” to apply the
changes. Then you can click Save to save the desired FSB you just configured.
Also you may click Auto to start testing the maximal CPU overclocking
value, The CPU FSB will automatically increase the testing value until the PC
reboots. Or you may click Default to restore the default values.
Right-wing: PC hardware status during real time operation
In the right sub-menu, you can configure the PC hardware status such as
CPU & system temperatures and fan speeds. You may use the scroll bars to
adjust each item, then click “OK” to apply the changes. The values you set for
the temperatures are the maximum thresholds for the system for warnings, and
the value for fan speeds are the minimum thresholds.
T op-side: User mode/Auto mode
Here you may adjust the CPU fan speed. If you choose User mode, you
may adjust the CPU fan speed in 8 different modes, from Stop to Full speed.
OC Menu
The exclusive OC Menu is fully developed to support DDR400+ memory
modules. By comprehensive validation
of over 67 DDR400+ memory modules,
MSI concluded best parameters for
DRAM voltage, Vio and other BIOS
settings. You can select DDR433,
DDR450, DDR466 and DDR500 from
DRAM frequency in BIOS setting. Or
you can just click on OC Menu button
to configure in the OC Menu at
CoreCenter. OC Menu will adjust the
necessary parameters of voltage and frequency simultaneously. The only limitation was the margin of processor from overclocking.
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
BuzzFree
-- Diagnoses current system
utilization & temperature.
-- Controls both CPU and
NorthBridge fans.
-- Cuts up to 50% of sys-
tem noise.
LifePro
-- Prolongs motherboard, CPU and fan life.
-- Maintains motherboard & CPU in constant temperature.
-- Prevents components from operating beyond specifications.
Speedster
-- Advanced O.C. design.
-- Superior O.C. capability.
-- Greater O.C. method.
Features of CoreCell™
Core CellTM Chip
By diagnosing the current system utilization, the
CoreCell™ Chip automatically tunes your motherboard to the
optimal state, leading to less noise, longer duration, more powersaving and higher performance.
PowerPro
-- Saves up to 65% power.
-- Assures motherboard
stability.
-- Empowers O.C
Capability.
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Getting Started
BIOS
BATT
+
Color Management
MSI has a unified color management rule for some connectors on the
mainboards, which helps you to install the memory modules, expansion cards
and other peripherals devices more easily and conveniently.
h Dual Memory DDR DIMMs: Channel A is light green, Channel B is
purple
h Intel spec IDE ATA66/100 connector: 1st IDE is blue, 2nd IDE is
white
h IDE ATA133 connector: yellow
h Serial ATA150 connector: orange
h AGP 8X slot: red
h 1394 connector: dark green
h USB 2.0 connector: yellow
h Front panel connector JFP1 : HDD LED is red, Reset Switch is blue,
Power Switch is black, Power LED is light green.
h Front panel connector JFP2: Power LED is light green.
Memory DDR DIMMs
Front Panel connector JFP2
USB 2.0 connector
AGP 8X Slot
Intel spec IDE ATA66/100 connectors:
1st IDE: blue/2nd IDE: white
Front Panel connector JFP1
1394 connectors
IDE ATA133 connector
Serial ATA150 connectors
Serial ATA150 connectors
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
Red
Green
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional)
D-Bracket™ 2 is a USB bracket integrating four Diagnostic LEDs, which
use graphic signal display to help users understand their system. The LEDs
provide up to 16 combinations of signals to debug the system. The 4 LEDs can
detect all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or other failures.
This special feature is very useful for overclocking users. These users can use
the feature to detect if there are any problems or failures. D-Bracket™ 2 supports
both USB 1.1 & 2.0 spec.
D-Bracket™ 2 Description
System Power ON
- The D-LED will hang here if the processor is damaged or
not installed properly.
Early Chipset Initialization
Memory Detection Test
- Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang if the
memory module is damaged or not installed properly.
Decompressing BIOS image to RAM for fast booting.
Initializing Keyboard Controller.
Testing VGA BIOS
- This will start writing VGA sign-on message to the screen.
D-Bracket™ 2
1 2
3 4
12
3
4
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Getting Started
D-Bracket™ 2 Description
Processor Initialization
- This will show inform ation regarding the processor (like
brand name, system bus, etc…)
Testing RTC (Real Time Clock)
Initializing Video In terface
- This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video
onboard. Then, detect and initialize the video adapter.
BIOS Sign On
- This will start showing information about logo, processor
brand name, etc….
Testing Base and Extended Memory
- Testing base memory from 240K to 640K and extended
memory above 1MB using various pa tterns.
Assign Resources to all ISA.
Initializing Hard Drive Controller
- This will initialize IDE drive and controller.
Initializing Floppy Drive Controller
- This will initializing Floppy Drive and controller.
Boot Attempt
- This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.
Operating System Bootin g
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
Live Monitor™
The Live Monitor™ is a tool used to schedule the search
for the latest BIOS/drivers version on the MSI Web site. To use
the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update 3”
application. After installation, the “MSI Live Monitor” icon (as
shown on the right) will appear on the screen. Double click this
icon to run the application.
Double click the “MSI Live Monitor” icon at the lower-right corner
of the taskbar, and the following dialog box will appear. Y ou can specify how
often the system will automatically search for the BIOS/drivers version, or
change the LAN settings right from the dialog box.
You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to perform the functions
listed below:
zz
zz
z Auto Search – Searches for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately.
zz
zz
z View Last Result – Allows you to view the last search result if there is any.
zz
zz
z Preference – Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule.
zz
zz
z Exit – Exits the Live Monitor™ application.
zz
zz
z FAQ – Provides a link to a database which contains various possible questions
about MSI's products for users to inquire.
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Getting Started
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™
The Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ is a tool used to detect
and update your BIOS/drivers online so that you don’t need to
search for the correct BIOS/driver version throughout the whole
Web site. To use the function, you need to install the “MSI
Live Update 3” application. After the installation, the “MSI
Live Update 3” icon (as shown on the right) will appear on the
screen.
Double click the “MSI Live Update 3” icon, and the following screen will
appear:
Five buttons are placed on the left column of the screen. Click the desired
button to start the update process.
Ø Live BIOS – Updates the BIOS online.
Ø Live Driver – Updates the drivers online.
Ø Live VGA BIOS – Updates the VGA BIOS online.
Ø Live VGA Driver – Updates the VGA driver online.
Ø Live OSD – Updates the firmware of the OSD products online.
Ø Live Utility – Updates the utilities online.
If the product you purchased does not support any of the functions listed
above, a “sorry” message is displayed. For more information on the update
instructions, insert the companion CD and refer to the “Live Update Guide”
under the “Manual” Tab.
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
Round Cable (Optional)
Round cable is an enhanced cable for PCI IDE and Ultra DMA controller.
It has the following benefits:
h Data transfer rate started by 133MB/s
h Backward compatibility (A T A33/66/100/133)
h Higher performance than traditional Flat cable (data rate)
h Improved data robustness
h Better airflow due to thinner ATA/133 cable
CPU Thermal Protection
Aimed to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPU
Thermal Protection mechanism for Intel® CPU platform. This CPU Thermal
Protection mechanism works on a thermal signal sensor. If the mechanism
senses an abnormal temperature rise, it will automatically shut down the system
and the CPU temperature will then drop down and become normal. With this
unique feature, users can better protect their CPU. Please note that this feature
is for Intel® Pentium CPU only.
Connect to the system
connectors on the mainboard.
Connect to the slave drive.
Connect to the master drive.
Connect one end to the
floppy disk drive
connector (FDD1) and
the other end to the
standard floppy disk.
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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. Also, it provides the instructions on
connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard,
etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the
components and follow the installation procedures.
Hardware Setup
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MS-6728 ATX Mainboard
BIOS
BATT
+
Quick Components Guide
DDR DIMMs, p.2-7
CPU, p.2-3
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10
FDD1, p.2-17
NBFAN1, p.2-17
IDE3, p.2-20
JUSB1, JUSB2,
p.2-25
J1394_1, J1394_2,
p.2-22
JAUD1, p.2-24
JFP1, p.2-18
AGP Slot, p.2-27
PCI Slots, p.2-27
IDE1, IDE2, p.2-19
JIR1, p.2-24
SATA1, SATA2,
p.2-20
ATX1, p.2-9
JBAT1, p.2-26
CPUFAN1, p.2-17
JCD1, p.2-25
JCI1, p.2-25
JDB1, p.2-23
SATA3, SATA4,
p.2-20
JFP2, p.2-18
SFAN2, p.2-17
JPW1, p.2-9
SFAN1, 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 = 16
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 16
= 1.6 GHz
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood/Prescott proces-
sor 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.
Memory Speed/CPU FSB Support Matrix
*: Overclocking spec. Please refer to Appendix D: The explanation for
overspecification and overclocking on Intel® 865PE chipset for the list
of qualified test memory modules.
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Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking.
However, please make sure your components are able to
tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking.
Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks
caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.
Memory
FSB
DDR266 DDR333 DDR400 DDR 433 DDR466 DDR500 DDR5 33
FSB400 OK N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
FSB533 OK OK N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
FSB800 OK OK OK OK * OK * OK * OK*
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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 90degree 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 placement
Incorrect CPU place me n 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 reten-
tion 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
DDR DIMM Slots
(DDR 1~4, from left to right)
Channel A: DIMM1 & DIMM2 (green)
Channel B: DIMM3 & DIMM4 (purple)
The mainboard provides 4 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 8
memory banks. Y ou can install DDR266 / DDR333 / DDR400 / DDR433 / DDR466
/ DDR500 / DDR533 SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DIMM 1~4).
T o operate properly , at least one DIMM module must be installed. Please note
that DDR433 / DDR466 / DDR500 / DDR533 are for overclocking spec.
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. Please note that
the DDR SDRAM does not support ECC (error correcting code) and registered
DIMM.
DDR Population Rules
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. Each DIMM slot supports
up to a maximum size of 1GB. Users can install either single- or double-sided
modules to meet their own needs. Please note that each DIMM can work
respectively for single-channel DDR, but there are some rules while using
dual-channel DDR (Please refer to the suggested DDR population table on p.
2-8).Users may install memory modules of different type and density on different-
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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.
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You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly
inserted in the socket.
Volt
Notch
DIMM1 (Ch A) DIMM2 (Ch A) DIMM3 (Ch B) DIMM4 (Ch B) System Density
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 256MB~2GB
128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 128MB~1GB 512MB~4GB
channel DDR DIMMs. However, the same type and density memory modules
are necessary while using dual-channel DDR, or unstability may happen.
Please refer to the following table for detailed dual-channel DDR. Other
combination not listed below will function as single-channel DDR.
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