Thank you for purchasing the MS-6577 v2.X Micro ATX mainboard.
The MS-6577 is based on Intel® Brookdale-G/GE & ICH4 chipsets for optimal
system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel® P4 Williamette and
Northwood processors in 478-pin package, the MS-6577 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
- IDE x 2 (AT A100), Floppy x 1, ATX power connector
- AUX_IN x 1/ MIC_IN x 1
- MSI S-Bracket connector x 1
- Internal speaker pinheader x 1
- Front panel pinheader x 1
- CPU_F AN x 1/ SYS_F AN x 1
- Clear password pinheader x 1
- Clear CMOS pinheader x 1
Audio
h AC’97 link controller integrated in ICH4.
h Six-channel software codec RealT ek ALC 650 (Optional).
LAN
h RealTek R TL8101L chip
- Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC and PHY in one chip.
- Supports 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s.
- Compliance with PCI v2.2.
- Supports ACPI Power Management.
Getting Started
BIOS
h PnP (Plug & Play) BIOS to detect peripheral devices and expansion cards
automatically.
h DMI (Desktop Management Interface) function to record motherboard
specifications.
Dimension
h Micro-ATX Form Factor: 9.6" x 9.1"
Mounting
h 6 mounting holes.
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Chapter 1
Mainboard Layout
Top: mouse
Bottom: keyboard
T: 1394 port
B: USB ports
Top:
Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM A
VGA Port
T: LA N j ac k
B: USB ports
Line-In
Line-Out
Mic
RealTek
RTL8101L
JSP1
JCD1
JAUX1
C_FAN1
845G/GE
AGP Slot
Intel
Chipset
S_FAN1
Winbond
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JPW2
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 3
JSPD2
JFMIC
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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: An Intel® Chipset that supports HT Technology;
*BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT T echnology and has it enabled;
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*OS: An operating system that supports HT Technology.
For more information on Hyper-threading Technology, go to:
http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading
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Getting Started
Quick Components Guide
ComponentFunctionReference
Socket 478Installing CPUSee p. 2-2
DDR1~2Installing DDR modulesSee p. 2-6
ATX Power ConnectorInstalling power supplySee p. 2-8
IEEE 1394 PortConnecting to 1394 devicesSee p. 2-10
USB PortsConnecting to USB devicesSee p. 2-10
COM ASerial port connectorSee p. 2-11
VGA ConnectorConnecting to VGA monitorsSee p. 2-11
LPT1Parallel port connectorSee p. 2-12
RJ-45 LAN JackConnecting to LAN devicesSee p. 2-13
FDD1Floppy disk drive connectorSee p. 2-14
JSP1Internal speaker connectorSee p. 2-14
PRIMAR1/SECON1Hard disk connectorsSee p. 2-15
JCD1CD-in connectorSee p. 2-16
JAUX1AUX-in connectorSee p. 2-16
C_FAN1/S_FAN1Fan power connectorsSee p. 2-17
JFP1Front panel connectorSee p. 2-18
JUSB1Front USB connectorSee p. 2-19
JFMICFront microphone connectorSee p. 2-20
JSPD2S-Bracket connectorSee p. 2-21
J1394_2IEEE 1394 connectorSee p. 2-22
JBAT1Clear CMOS jumperSee p. 2-23
JPWD1Clear BIOS password jumperSee p. 2-24
AGP SlotConnecting to VGA cardsSee p. 2-25
PCI SlotsConnecting to expansion cardsSee p. 2-25
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Hardware Setup
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components
and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in
the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static
electricity may damage the components.
TOPICS
Central Processing Unit: CPU2-2
Memory2-6
Power Supply2-8
Back Panel2-9
Connectors2-14
Jumpers2-23
Slots2-25
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Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 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 heatsink 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
IfCPU Clock=100MHz
Core/Bus ratio=1 4
then CPU core speed=Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
=100MHz x 14
=1.4 GHz
MSI Reminds Y ou...
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.
Open Lever
Hardware Setup
2. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Make sure to
raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.
3. Look for the gold arrow. The
gold arrow should point towards the lever pivot. The
CPU can only fit in the correct
orientation.
4. If the CPU is correctly
installed, the pins should be
completely embedded into the
socket and can not be seen.
Please note that any violation
of the correct installation procedures may cause permanent
damages to your mainboard.
5. Press the CPU down firmly into
the socket and close the lever.
As the CPU is likely to move
while the lever is being closed,
always close the lever with
your fingers pressing tightly
on top of the CPU to make sure
the CPU is properly and completely embedded into the
socket.
Sliding
Plate
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Press down
the CPU
90 degree
Correct CPU placem ent
Incorrect CPU place men t
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Close
Lever
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Installing the CPU Fan
As processor technology pushes to faster speeds and higher
performance, thermal management becomes increasingly important. T o 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:
1. Locate the CPU and its retention
mechanism on the motherboard.
retention mechanism
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.
2. Position the heatsink onto the reten-
tion mechanism.
4. Press the two levers down to fasten
the fan. Each lever can be pressed
down in only ONE direction.
levers
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Hardware Setup
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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Memory
The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin, 2.5V DDR DIMM with 4
memory banks. You can install DDR333/PC2700 (for 845GE chipset only),
DDR266/PC2100, or DDR200/PC1600 DDR SDRAM modules on the DDR DIMM
slots (DDR 1~2). To operate properly, at least one DIMM module must be
installed.
DDR1
DDR2
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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Hardware Setup
DDR Module Combination
You can install either single-sided or double-sided 184-pin DDR DIMM
modules into DDR DIMM slots to meet your needs. Different from the SDR
DIMM, the DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The
number of pins on either side of the breaks are different. The module will only
fit in the right orientation.
You can install memory modules in any combination as follows:
Slot Memory Module Total Memory
DIMM 1
(Bank 0 & 1)
DIMM 2
(Bank 2 & 3)
Maximum System Memory Supported
S/D 64MB~1GB
S/D 64MB~1GB
64MB~2GB
S: Single SideD: Double Side
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.
Volt
TIP: Y ou can bar ely see the golden finger if the module is deeply inserted in the
socket.
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Power Supply
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Before inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all components are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
A TX 20-Pin Power Supply: CONN1
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To
connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plugs 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. The power connector supports
instant power on function which means that system will boot up immediately
when the power supply connector is inserted on the board.
A TX 12V Power Connector: JPW2
This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard mini DIN
connector for attaching a PS/2® mouse/keyboard. Y ou can plug a PS/2® mouse/
keyboard directly into this connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:
Pin Definition
6
4
2
5
3
1
PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard
(6-pin Female)
PIN SIGNALDESCRIPTION
1Mouse/Keyboard Data Mouse/Keyboard data
2NCNo connection
3GNDGround
4VCC+5V
5Mouse/Keyboard Clock Mouse/Keyboard clock
6NCNo connection
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IEEE 1394 Port
The 6-pin IEEE 1394 port is used to connect 1394-compatible external
devices via 6-pin to 6-pin or 6-pin to 4-pin 1394 cables.
Pin Definition
PINSIGNAL
6
12345
IEEE 1394 Port
1PWR
2GND
3TPB4TPB+
5TPA6TPA+
USB Ports
The back panel provides four UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface)
USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports for attaching USB devices such as keyboard,
mouse or other USB-compatible devices. You can plug USB devices directly
into the ports.
1 2 3 4
USB Port
Pin Definition
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1VCC+5V
2-Data 0Negative Data Channel 0
3+Data0Positive Data Channel 0
4GNDGround
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Hardware Setup
Serial Port: COM A
The mainboard provides one 9-pin male DIN serial port COM A. Y ou can
attach a serial mouse or other serial devices to this port.
1 2 3 4 5
Pin Definition
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1DCDData Carry Detect
6 7 8 9
9-Pin Serial Port
2SINSerial In or Receive Data
3SOUTSerial Out or Transmit Data
4DTRData Terminal Ready
5GNDGround
6DSRData Set Ready
7RTSRequest To Send
8CTSClear T o Send
9RIRing Indicate
VGA DB 15 Pin Connector
One DB 15-pin VGA connector is provided for connection to a VGA
monitor.
Pin Definition
Analog Video Display Connector (DB-15S)
PINSIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1Red
5 1
15 11
DB 15-Pin Female Connector
2Green
3Blue
4Not used
5Ground
6Ground
7Ground
8Ground
9Power
10Ground
1 1Not used
12SDA
13Horizontal Sync
14Vertical Sync
15SCL
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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 In
Line Out
MIC
RJ-45 LAN Jack
The mainboard provides one standard RJ-45 jack for connection to Local
Area Network (LAN). Y ou can connect a network cable to the LAN jack.
RJ-45 LAN Jack
8 1
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1TDPTransmit Differential Pair
2TDNTransmit Differential Pair
3RDPReceive Differential Pair
4NCNot Used
5NCNot Used
6RDNReceive Differential Pair
7NCNot Used
8NCNot Used
Pin Definition
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Hardware Setup
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.
The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case,
modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System F AN.
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.
FDD1
Internal Speaker Connector: JSP1
This connector is used to connect the internal speaker if available.
JSP1
SPKR
GND
SPKL
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Hardware Setup
Hard Disk Connectors: PRIMAR1 & SECON1
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100
controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA33/66/100
function. Y ou 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.
SECON1
PRIMAR1 (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.
SECON1 (Secondary IDE Connector)
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.
TIP:
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.
PRIMAR1
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CD-In Connector: JCD1
The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector.
Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1
The connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector.
JCD1
R
GND
L
GND
JAUX1
R
L
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Hardware Setup
Fan Power Connectors: C_F AN1/S_F AN1
The C_FAN1 (processor fan) & S_FAN1 (system fan) support system
cooling fan with +12V. It supports 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.
GND
+12V
SENSOR
C_FAN1
SENSOR
+12V
GND
S_FAN1
Note: Always consult the vendor for proper CPU cooling fan.
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Front Panel Connector: JFP1
The mainboard provides one front panel connector for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. The JFP1 is compliant with Intel
Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
JFP1
910
Power
Switch
Power
LED
Reset
Switch
+
HDD
LED
12
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Pin Definition
PINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1HD_LED_PHard disk LED pull-up
2FP PWR/SLPMSG LED pull-up
3HD_LED_NHard disk active LED
4FP PWR/SLPMSG LED pull-up
5RST_SW_NReset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
6PWR_SW_PPower Switch high reference pull-up
7RST_SW_PReset Switch high reference pull-up
8PWR_SW_NPower Switch low reference pull-down to GND
9NCNo connection
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Hardware Setup
Front USB Connector: JUSB1
The mainboard provides one USB 2.0 pinheader for connection to USB
devices. 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, digitalcameras, MP3 players, printers, modems and the like.
This connector is used to connect the front panel microphone if available.
JFMIC
1 3
Pin Definition
PIN SIGNALDESCRIPTION
1FMICFront Microphone
2GNDGround
3VCCVCC5V
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S-Bracket Connector: JSPD2
This connector allows you to connect the optional S-Bracket for Sony &
Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF). The S-Bracket offers 2 SPDIF jacks for digital
audio transmission (one for optical fiber connection and the other for coaxial),
and 2 analog Line-Out jacks for 4-channel audio output.
T o attach the fiber-optic cable to optical SPDIF jack, you need to remove
the plug from the jack first. The two SPDIF jacks support SPDIF output only.
For more information on the S-Bracket, refer to Appendix. Using 4- or 6-Chan-nel Audio Function.
JSPD2
1 11
2 12
Pin Definition
PIN SIGNALDESCRIPTIONPINSIGNALDESCRIPTION
1VCC5VCC 5V2VDD3VDD 3.3V
3SPDFOS/PDIF output4(No Pin)Key
5GNDGround6SPDFIS/PDIF input
7LFE-OUTAudio bass output8SOUT-RAudio right surrounding output
9CET-OUT Audio center output 10SOUT-LAudio left surrounding output
11GNDGround12GNDGround
S-Bracket (optional)
SPDIF jack (optical)
Plug
CEN/SUB
SPDIF jack (coaxial)
RL/RR
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Analog Line-Out
jacks
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IEEE 1394 Connector: J1394_2
The mainboard provides one 1394 pinheader that allows you to connect
additional IEEE 1394 devices.
J1394_2
1 9
10
2
Pin Definition
PINSIGNALPINSIGNAL
1TPA+2 TPA3Ground4Ground
5TPB+6TPB7Cable power8Cable power
9Key (no pin)10Ground
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Hardware Setup
Jumpers
The motherboard provides one jumper for you to set the computer’s
function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function
through the use of the jumper.
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBA T1
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. That battery has
long life time for at least 5 years. 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:
WARNING!
1
JBAT1
1
3
Keep CMOSClear CMOS
1
3
To clear CMOS, first make the #2-3 pin short connected after the system is off. And then power on the
system and short connect #1-2 pin before entering the
BIOS (Standard CMOS Features) to clear data.
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Clear BIOS Password Jumper: JPWD1
The jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. To clear the password,
open the jumper and restart your computer.
JPWD1
Clear
Normal
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Hardware Setup
Slots
The motherboard provides three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots and one
AGP slot.
AGP Slot
PCI 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, 32-bit channel for the graphics controller to directly
access main memory and provides three levels of throughputs: 1x (266Mbps),
2x (533Mbps) and 4x (1.07Gbps). Please especially note that, for enhanced 3D
visualization, Intel® 845 chipset supports the latest graphics devices through
1.5V AGP 4X interface. No 3.3V AGP 2X interface is supported. Installing
3.3V AGP 2X cards on Intel® 845 based mainboards will damage the mainboards.
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.
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PCI Interrupt Request Routing
The IRQ, acronym 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 H# pins as follows: