MSi G52-M6570XA-G22 User Manual
K7N2 Delta Series
MS-6570 (v1.X) A TX Mainboard
Version 1.3
G52-M6570XA-G22
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Manual Rev: 1.3
Release Date: March 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’INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU
RESEAU.
Micro-Star International MS-6570
T ested to comply
with FCC Standard
For Home or Office Use
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Copyright Notice
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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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Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.3 Update specifications, March 2003
MSI Special Features &
Appendix
T echnical Support
If a problem arises with your system and no solution can be obtained from the
user’s manual, please contact your place of purchase or local distributor.
Alternatively, please try the following help resources for further guidance.
Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver
updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/
Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw
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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Manual for future reference.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V
before connecting the equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not
place anything over the power cord.
8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
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 TEMPERA TURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT
MA Y DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer.
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CONTENTS
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ...........................................ii
Copyright Notice ..........................................................................................iii
Revision History ...........................................................................................iii
T echnical Support......................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................iv
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ....................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
MSI Special Features ........................................................................... 1-5
Live BIOS™/Live Driver™ ............................................................ 1-5
D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional) ............................................................... 1-6
PC Alert™ 4................................................................................... 1-8
InterV ideo WinDVD 4 (Optional) ................................................ 1-10
Live Monitor™ ............................................................................ 1-12
Round Cable (Optional)............................................................... 1-13
Color Management ...................................................................... 1-14
CPU Thermal Protection .............................................................. 1-15
S-Bracket (Optional) .................................................................... 1-15
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU ..............................................................2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3
Thermal Issue for CPU ..................................................................2-3
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 ..................................2-4
Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set ...................2-5
CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS.............................2-6
Memory................................................................................................ 2-7
Introduction to DDR SDRAM....................................................... 2-7
DIMM Module Combination......................................................... 2-8
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Installing DDR Modules ...............................................................2-8
Power Supply .......................................................................................2-9
A TX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1............................................2-9
A TX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................2-9
Back Panel .......................................................................................... 2-10
Mouse Connector ....................................................................... 2-10
Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-11
USB Connectors.......................................................................... 2-11
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................... 2-12
RJ-45 LAN Jack ........................................................................... 2-13
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-13
Serial Port Connector................................................................... 2-14
Connectors......................................................................................... 2-15
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................... 2-15
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-16
Fan Power Connectors: CF AN1/SFAN1 ...................................... 2-17
Hard Disk RAID Connectors: IDE3, SER1 & SER2 (Optional) ..... 2-18
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ......................................... 2-20
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ........................................ 2-21
Front USB Connector: JUSB2...................................................... 2-22
Bluetooth Connector: JBT1 (Optional) ........................................ 2-23
D-Bracket™ 2 Connector: JDLED1 ..............................................2-24
CD-In Connector: JCD................................................................. 2-25
S-Bracket Connector: JSP2 .......................................................... 2-25
IEEE1394 Connectors: J1394_1 & J1394_2 (Optional) ................. 2-27
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ............................................ 2-29
Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-30
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBA T1........................................................ 2-30
FSB Mode Jumper: J10 ................................................................ 2-31
CPU FSB Frequency Jumper: J11................................................. 2-31
Slots ................................................................................................... 2-32
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AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot......................................... 2-32
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots .......................... 2-32
ACR (Advanced Communication Riser) Slot............................... 2-33
PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-33
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............................................................... 3-12
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-16
Power Management Features............................................................. 3-21
PNP/PCI Configurations..................................................................... 3-25
PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-27
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 3-28
Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults.................................... 3-30
Set Supervisor/User Password........................................................... 3-31
Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ....................................A-1
Installing the Audio Drivers................................................................ A-2
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ...............................................A-4
(For MCP2-T) Using the Optional S-Bracket ................................A-5
Using the Back Panel Only ......................................................... A-14
(For MCP2) Configuration in the Software Utility ......................A-19
T roubleshooting ........................................................................................ T-1
Glossary ....................................................................................................G-1
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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing K7N2 Delta Series (MS-6570
v1.X) ATX mainboard. The K7N2 Delta Series mainboard is
based on NVIDIA® nForce™2 system platform processor (SPP)
& NVIDIA® nForce™2 media and communications processor /
-turbo (MCP2/MCP2-T) for optimal system efficiency. Designed
to fit the advanced AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP or Duron™
processors, the K7N2 Delta Series mainboard delivers a high
performance and professional desktop platform solution.
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Mainboard Specifications
CPU
h Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD Athlon/Athlon XP /Duron
processors @ FSB 266/333/400
h Supports 600MHz up to Athlon XP 3000+ processor or higher
Chipset
h NVIDIA nForce2 SPP
- Supports DDR200/266/333/400
- Supports external AGP 4X/8X
h NVIDIA nForce2 MCP2 or MCP2-T
- AC97 Interface supporting up to two concurrent codecs
- Ultra ATA-133 for the fastest hard disk throughput
- USB 2.0 EHCI/1.1 OHCI controller
- FireWire® for the fastest digital connectivity (MCP2-T only)
- Audio Processing Unit (APU) encodes audio in Dolby® Digital 5.1 format
for full surround sound effects (MCP2-T only)
Main Memory
h Supports six memory banks using three 184-pin DDR DIMMs
h Supports up to 3GB PC3200/2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAMs
h Supports both 64-bit and 128-bit DDR SDRAM
Slots
h One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 1.5V 4X/8X slot
h Five 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)
h One ACR (Advanced Communication Riser) slot
On-Board IDE
h An IDE controller on the MCP2/MCP2-T chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-
ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA133/100/66 operation modes
h Can connect up to four IDE 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
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- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 3 audio ports in vertical
- 2 IEEE1394 connectors (Optional)
- 1 D-Bracket2 pinheader
- 1 S-Bracket pinheader
- 1 Bluetooth pinheader (Optional)
- 6 USB ports (Rear * 4/ Front * 2)
- On-Board 10/100 Ethernet
Promise 20376 Serial ATA Interface (Optional)
h Support 2 serial ATA plus 1 ATA133
- RAID O or 1 are supported
- RAID function works w/ATA133+SATA H/D or 2 SATA H/D
h Connect up to 2 SATA devices and 1 ATA133 device
Audio
h Realtek ALC650 6-channel audio
h Dolby Digital 5.1 format (with MCP2-T option)
In-Chip IEEE1394 (Optional)
h NVIDIA MCP2-T IEEE1394 controller
h Support up to two ports via external bracket
Getting Started
BIOS
h The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the pe-
ripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
h The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
Mounting and Dimension
h ATX Form Factor: 30.5 cm (L) x 23 cm (W)
h 6 mounting holes
Others
h Suspend to RAM/Disk (S3/S4)
h PC2001 compliant
h Support PCI 2.2/WOR
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Mainboard Layout
Top : mous e
Bottom: keyboard
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USB
ports
Top : P ar al l el Po rt
Bottom:
JCOM1
Top: LAN
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Bottom: USB ports
T: M IC
M: Line-In
B: Line-Out
J1394_2 (optiona l)
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J10
Winbond
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J11
SFAN1
SOCKET 462
AGP Slot
NVIDIA
nForce2
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CFAN1
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JIR1
JCD
Codec
JSP2
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
NVIDIA
nForce2
MCP2
MCP2-T
IDE 2
BATT
+
JBAT1
PCI Slot 4
BIOS
JAUD1
PCI Slot 5
ACR1
PROMISE
PDC20376
optional
JBT1
IDE 1
IDE 3
JUSB2
JDLED1
JFP2
JFP1
K7N2 Delta-L/LS/ILSR (MS-6570 v1.X) ATX Mainboard
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MSI Special Features
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 Web site. To
use the function, you need to install the “MSI Live Update 2”
application. After the installation, the “MSI Live Update 2” icon
(as shown on the right) will appear on the screen.
Double click the “MSI Live Update 2” icon, and the following screen will
appear:
Five buttons are placed on the leftmost pane of the screen. Click the desired
button to start the update process.
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z Live BIOS – Updates the BIOS online.
zz
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z Live Driver – Updates the drivers online.
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z Live VGA BIOS – Updates the VGA BIOS online.
zz
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z Live VGA Driver – Updates the VGA driver online.
zz
zz
z Live Utility – Updates the utilities online.
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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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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
1 2
3 4
Red
Green
D-Bracket 2 Description
1 2
3 4
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.
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D-Bracket 2
1 2
3 4
Description
Processor Initialization
- This will show information regarding the processor
(like brand name, system bus, etc...)
Testing RTC (Real Time Clock)
Initializing Video Interface
- 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
- Teting base memory from 240K to 640K and extended memory above 1MB using various patterns.
Assign Resources to all ISA.
Initializing Hard Drive Controller
- This will initialize IDE drive and controller.
Initializing Floppy Drive Controller
- This will initialize Floppy Drive and controller.
Boot Attempt
- Thi will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.
Operating System Booting
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PC Alert™ 4
The PC AlertTM 4 is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The utility
is just like your PC doctor that can detect the following PC hardware status
during real time operation:
Ø monitor CPU & system temperatures
Ø monitor fan speeds
Ø monitor system voltages
If one of the items above is abnormal, the program main screen will be
immediately shown on the screen, with the abnormal item highlighted in red.
This will continue to be shown until the condition returns to the normal status.
Adjusting Keys
temperature
modes
COOLER XP
Users can use the Adjusting Keys to change the minimum and maximum
threshold of each item for the system to send out a warning message. Click
Temperature to select the temperature modes of either Fahrenheit (oF) or Celsius
(oC). The PC Alert4 icon on the Status Area will show the current CPU
temperature.
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To better protect the CPU from overheating, a new feature, COOLER
XP, has been added to decrease the temperature of AMD Athlon XP CPU. To
do so, simply click COOLER XP and the screen will show the Cute skin (as
shown below) with information about the CPU and chipset. Right-click the
mouse to select the skin you want to switch to.
Cute
MSI Reminds You...
The new feature COOLER XP will work only if your mainboard
supports AMD Athlon XP CPU.
Items shown on PC Alert 4 vary depending on your system’s status.
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InterVideo WinDVD 4 (Optional)
The motherboard comes with InterVideo WinDVD 4 application which
supports 5.1 channel (6-channel audio) operation. The accompanying WinDVD
for MSI is a convenient tool to meet increasing demands for home entertainment.
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To play DVD with 6-channel audio output, you must configure both the
WinDVD 4 application and the audio codec’s software utility. Otherwise, the
6-channel audio function will not work properly. For information on how to
select 6-channel mode in the audio software utility, refer to Appendix. Using 4-
or 6-Channel Audio Function.
Follow the procedures below to enable the audio functions:
1. Click this button on the control panel of WinDVD to see the submenus.
You can make adjustments in Navigation, Language, Display, Color, Audio
Effect and Audio Mode.
2. Go to any menu and click to bring up the Setup screen.
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3. Click the Audio tab. Select 6 Channel for 5.1 channel home entertainment
experience.
4. Click OK or Apply to finish the audio setup.
5. Shortcut to Setup: Right-click the InterVideo screen to bring up the WinDVD
for MSI audio menu.
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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 2” application.
After the 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. You 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
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 contents various possible questions
zz
about MSI's products for users to inquire.
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Round Cable (Optional)
Round cable is an enhanced cable for PCI IDE and Ultra DMA controller.
It has the following benifits:
h Data transfer rate started by 133MB/s
h Backward compatibility (ATA33/66/100/133)
h Higher performance than traditional Flat cable (data rate)
h Improved data robustness
h Better airflow due to thinner ATA/133 cable
Connect to the slave drives.
Connect to the master
hard disk drives.
Connect to the system connectors
on the mainboard.
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Color Management
MSI has an 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.
hMemory DDR DIMMs: light green
h IDE ATA133 connectors: yellow
h Serial ATA150 connectors: orange
h AGP 8X slot: red
h 1394 conncetors: dark green
h USB 2.0 connector shared with bluetooth module: blue
h Front panel connector JFP1 : HDD LED in red, Reset Switch in blue,
Power Switch in black, Power LED in
light green.
h Front panel connector JFP2: Power LED in light green.
Memory DDR DIMMs
1394 connectors
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AGP 8X Slot
Serial ATA150 connectors
IDE ATA133 connectors
Front Panel connector JFP1
Front Panel connector JFP2
USB 2.0 connector
Getting Started
CPU Thermal Protection
Aimed to prevent the CPU from overheating, MSI has developed a CPU
Thermal Protection mechanism for AMD Athlon™ XP 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 resume normal.
With this unique feature, users can better protect their CPU. Please note that
this feature is for AMD Athlon™ XP CPU only.
S-Bracket (Optional)
S-Bracket is a bracket which provides 2 SPDIF jacks for digital audio
transmission and 2 analog Line-Out connectors for additional 4-channel analog audio output. With the S-Bracket, your system will be able to perform 6channel audio operation for wonderful surround sound effect, or connect to
Sony & Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) speakers for audio transmission with
better quality.
The S-Bracket offers two types of SPDIF connectors: one for optical
fiber and the other for coaxial connection. Select the appropriate one to meet
your own need. For more information on S-Bracket, refer to Appendix. Using
4- or 6-Channel Audio Function.
SPDIF jack (optical)
S-Bracket
SPDIF jack (coaxial)
CEN/SUB RL/RR
Analog Line-Out jacks
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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware
Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter tells you how to install the CPU, memory
modules, and expansion cards, as well as how to setup the jumpers on the mainboard. Also, it provides the instructions on connecting the peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard,
etc.
While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components and follow the installation procedures.
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Quick Components Guide
Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10
J10, p.2-31
SFAN1, p.2-17
J11, p.2-31
J1394_1/2, p.2-27
JIR1, p.2-29
JCD, p.2-25
JSP2, p.2-25
JAUD1, p.2-21
JWR1, p.2-9
JPW1, p.2-9
CPU, p.2-3
CFAN1, p.2-17
DDR DIMMs, p.2-7
FDD1, p.2-15
AGP Slot, p.2-32
PCI Slots, p.2-32
JBAT1, p.2-30
IDE1/2, p.2-16
IDE3, p.2-18
JDLED1, p.2-24
JFP1 & JFP2,
p.2-20
2-2
ACR Slot, p.2-33
JUSB2,
p.2-22
JBT1, p.2-23
Hardware Setup
Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon™, Athlon™ XP and Duron™
processors in the 462 pin package. The mainboard uses a CPU socket called
Socket A for easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make
sure the CPU has a heat 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.
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
CPU Clock multiplied by Core/Bus ratio equals the CPU core speed.
For example:
If CPU Clock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 14
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 14
= 1.4 GHz
WARNING! Thermal Issue for CPU
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher performance, thermal management becomes increasingly crucial when building computer
systems. Maintaining the proper thermal environment is key to reliable
operation. As such, the processor must be maintained in the specified thermal
requirements.
AMD Athlon™/Duron™/Athlon™ XP processor with a speed of 600MHz
and above requires a LARGER heatsink and fan. You also need to add thermal grease between the CPU and heatsink to improve heat dissipation. Then,
make sure that the CPU and heatsink are securely fastened and in good contact with each other. These are needed to prevent damaging the processor and
ensuring reliable operation. If you want to get more information on the proper
cooling, you can visit AMD’s website for reference.
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CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462
1. Please turn off the power and
unplug the power cord before
installing the CPU.
Open Lever
2. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure
to raise the lever up to a 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.
Sliding
Plate
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Press down
the CPU
90 degree
Correct CPU placem ent
O
Incorrect CPU placem en t
X
Close
Lever
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Hardware Setup
Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set
The following instructions will guide
you through the heat sink installation
process. Please consult your agent for
the proper CPU cooler set.
1. Position your CPU cooler set onto
the CPU.
2. Use one end of the clip to hook
the latch of the CPU sliding plate.
3. Hook the other latch to fix the
cooling fan set. You may need a
screw drive to press down the
other side of the clip.
Apply some heat
sink paste
4. Connect the fan to the power supply connector provided on your
mainboard.
MSI Reminds You...
Please apply some heat sink paste on top of your CPU to
dissipate the heat more effectively.
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CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS
The hardware configuration for CPU clock frequency of the motherboard
is set to 133MHz by default. Therefore, to use a CPU with FSB clock frequency of 166MHz or higher, you have to adjust the CPU clock frequency in
the BIOS setup utility (see p.3-12). If you use a 100MHz CPU, make sure
that you have set the CPU FSB Frequency jumper open connected (see p. 2-
31).
MSI Reminds You...
Overheating
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system, always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to protect
the CPU from overheating.
Replacing the CPU
While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the power supply’s power cord from grounded
outlet first to ensure the safety of CPU.
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking.
However, please make sure your components are able to tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks
caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.
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Hardware Setup
Memory
The mainboard provides 3 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM
(Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up
to 3GB. You can install DDR200/266/333/400 modules on the DDR DIMM
slots (DIMM 1~3).
Please note that the system supports 128-bit dual channel DDR when
you install DDR modules on DIMM1 (purple slot) and DIMM3 (green slot),
or DIMM2 (purple slot) and DIMM3 (green slot).
DDR DIMM Slots
(DDR 1~3)
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. High memory
bandwidth makes DDR an ideal solution for high performance PC, workstations and servers.
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MS-6570 ATX Mainboard
DIMM Module Combination
Install at least one DIMM module on the slots. You can install either
single- or double-sided modules in any order to meet your own needs.
Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:
Slot Memory Module Total Memory
DIMM 1 S/D 64MB~1GB
(Bank 0 & 1)
DIMM 2 S/D 64MB~1GB
(Bank 2 & 3)
DIMM 3 S/D 64MB~1GB
(Bank 4 & 5)
Maximum System Memory Suppported 64MB~3GB
S: Single Side D: Double Side
Installing DDR Modules
1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The mod-
ule 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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Volt
Notch
MSI Reminds You...
You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly
inserted in the socket.
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