MSI MS-6577 v2.X Getting Started
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
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Getting Started
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.
TOPICS
Mainboard Specification 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-5
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CPU
h Supports Socket 478 for Intel® P4 Williamette and Northwood processors.
h Supports 1.4GHz to 2.8GHz or higher speed.
Chipset
h Intel® 845G/GE chipset
- FSB 400/533MHz.
- Multiplexed AGP interface.
- Integrated 3D/2D graphic core.
- Supports DDR 333 (for 845GE only)/266/200 memory.
h Intel® ICH4 chipset
- Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0) controller, 480Mb/sec.
- AC’97 3 Codec supported.
- Supports both ACPI and legacy APM power management.
Main Memory
h Supports four memory banks using two 184-pin unbuffered DIMM.
h Maximum memory size is 2GB without ECC (1GB/slot).
h Supports 2.5V DDR DIMM.
Slots
h Three 32-bit Master PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Bus slots.
h One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot.
Onboard IDE
h An IDE controller on the ICH4 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with
PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA100/66 operation modes.
h Can connect up to four IDE devices.
Onboard Peripherals
h Onboard peripherals include:
- 2 PS/2 Ports
- 6 USB Ports (Rear x 4 /Front x 2)
- 1 Parallel Port + 1 Serial Port + 1 VGA Port
- 2 IEEE1394 Ports (Rear x 1 /Front x 1)
Mainboard Specification
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- 1 RJ-45 LAN Port
- Vertical Audio Ports (Line_in, Line_out, Mic_in)
- IDE x 2 (A TA100), 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.
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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Mainboard Layout
MS-6577 v2.X Micro A TX Mainboard
MSI Reminds Y ou...
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;
and
*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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Quick Components Guide
Component Function Reference
Socket 478 Installing CPU See p. 2-2
DDR1~2 Installing DDR modules See p. 2-6
ATX Power Connector Installing power supply See p. 2-8
IEEE 1394 Port Connecting to 1394 devices See p. 2-10
USB Ports Connecting to USB devices See p. 2-10
COM A Serial port connector See p. 2-11
VGA Connector Connecting to VGA monitors See p. 2-11
LPT1 Parallel port connector See p. 2-12
RJ-45 LAN Jack Connecting to LAN devices See p. 2-13
FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector See p. 2-14
JSP1 Internal speaker connector See p. 2-14
PRIMAR1/SECON1 Hard disk connectors See p. 2-15
JCD1 CD-in connector See p. 2-16
JAUX1 AUX-in connector See p. 2-16
C_FAN1/S_FAN1 Fan power connectors See p. 2-17
JFP1 Front panel connector See p. 2-18
JUSB1 Front USB connector See p. 2-19
JFMIC Front microphone connector See p. 2-20
JSPD2 S-Bracket connector See p. 2-21
J1394_2 IEEE 1394 connector See p. 2-22
JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper See p. 2-23
JPWD1 Clear BIOS password jumper See p. 2-24
AGP Slot Connecting to VGA cards See p. 2-25
PCI Slots Connecting to expansion cards See p. 2-25
Hardware Setup
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Chapter 2. Hardware Setup
TOPICS
Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-2
Memory 2-6
Power Supply 2-8
Back Panel 2-9
Connectors 2-14
Jumpers 2-23
Slots 2-25
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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.
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Central Processing Unit: CPU
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If CPU Clock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 1 4
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHz x 14
= 1.4 GHz
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 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.
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.
Hardware Setup
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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.
CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 478
Open Lever
90 degree
Sliding
Plate
Close
Lever
Press down
the CPU
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Gold arrow
Correct CPU placem ent
Incorrect CPU place men t
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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
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