MSI MS-6580-060 - 845GE Max-L Motherboard, 845GE Max User Manual

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Version 2.0

G52-M6580X3

MS-6580 (v2.X) ATX Mainboard

845GE Max

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Manual Rev: 2.0
Release Date: September 2002

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-6580

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

V2.0 First release for PCB v2.X September 2002

with Intel 845GE & ICH4

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: [e-mail]

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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.

1 0 . Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electri-

cal 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 .

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

Technical Support ......................................................................................... iii

Safety Instructions .......................................................................................iv

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

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

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

MSI Special Features ...........................................................................1-5

PC Alert 4 ...................................................................................... 1-5

Fuzzy Logic 4.................................................................................1-6

Live Monitor .................................................................................1-7

D-Bracket 2 (optional) ...................................................................1-8

Live BIOS/Live Driver ................................................................. 1-10

S-Bracket (optional)..................................................................... 1-11

MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (optional) ................................................. 1-12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

DIMM Module Combination.........................................................2-8

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

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

ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: PWR1 ...........................................2-9

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

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

Keyboard Connector: KBMS1 .................................................... 2-10

Mouse Connector: KBMS1 ......................................................... 2-11

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

RJ-45 LAN Jack (optional)........................................................... 2-12

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

Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM 2 .................................. 2-13

Parallel Port Connector ................................................................ 2-14

Joystick/Midi Connector ............................................................. 2-15

Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-15

Connectors......................................................................................... 2-16

Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................... 2-16

Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-17

Fan Power Connectors: CPUF AN1/SYS_F AN1........................... 2-18

Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ........................................ 2-19

Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ......................................... 2-20

S-Bracket Connector: JSP1 .......................................................... 2-21

Front USB Connectors: JUSB1 & JUSB2..................................... 2-22

D-Bracket 2 Connector: JDB1 ...................................................... 2-24

Bluetooth Connectors: JBT1 ....................................................... 2-25

IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ............................................2-26

CD-In Connector: CD_IN1 .......................................................... 2-26

Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-27

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBA T1........................................................ 2-27

Slots ................................................................................................... 2-28

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot......................................... 2-28

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots.......................... 2-29

CNR (Communication Network Riser) Slot .................................. 2-29

PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-30

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

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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............................................................... 3-13

Power Management Features............................................................. 3-16

PNP/PCI Configurations..................................................................... 3-20

Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-23

PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-27

Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 3-28

Set Supervisor/User Password........................................................... 3-30

Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults.................................... 3-31

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

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

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

Testing the Connected Speakers.......................................................A-14

Playing KaraOK ................................................................................A-15

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ T-1

Glossary ....................................................................................................G-1

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Getting Started

Chapter 1. Getting

Started

Thank you for purchasing the 845GE Max (MS-6580 v2.X)

ATX mainboard. The 845GE Max mainboard is based on Intel

®

845GE & ICH4 chipsets for optimal system efficiency. De-

signed to fit the advanced Intel® Pentium 4/Celeron processor
in the 478-pin package, the 845GE Max mainboard delivers a
high performance and professional desktop platform solution.

Getting Started

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MS-6580 ATX Mainboard

Mainboard Specifications

CPU

h Supports Socket 478 for Intel® Pentium 4/Celeron processors
h Core Frequency from 1.4 GHz to 2.8 GHz and up* (*not tested yet)

Chipsets

h Intel® 845GE chipsets

- AGP 4x slot (1.5v only)

- Integrated graphic controller

- Support 100/133/166 MHz FSB

- Support 400/533 MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus

h Intel® ICH4 chipset

- AC’97 2.2 interface

- 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

- 2 channel Ultra ATA/100 Bus Master IDE controller

- SMBus 2.0 support

- Integrated LAN controller

Main Memory

h Supports two 184-pin DDR200/DDR266/DDR333 DIMMs
h Supports Max. memory size of 2GB

Slots

h One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 4x slot (support 1.5v only)
h Six PCI 2.2 32-bit Master bus slots (support 3.3v/5v)
h One CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot

On-Board IDE

h An IDE controller integrated in ICH4
h Support PIO, Bus Master and Ultra ATA66/100 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

- 2 serial ports COM A & COM 2

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- 1 VGA port

- 1 parallel port

- 1 RJ-45 LAN jack (optional)

- 1 audio/game port

- 6 USB ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 4)

Audio

h 6 channels audio codec Realtek ALC650

VGA

h 845GE integrated
h Intel Extreme Graphics

Network

h ICH4 integrated LAN controller
h Intel 82562ET (optional)

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.

Dimension

h ATX Form Factor: 30.5 cm (L) x 20.5 cm (W)

Mounting

h 6 mounting holes

Others

h ACPI support, including STR/STD (S3/S4)
h Support WOR/WOL
h PC2001 compliant
h Support D-Bracket 2/S-Bracket/PC2PC Bluetooth (optional)

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Mainboard Layout

MS-6580 v2.X ATX Mainboard

Intel

845GE

chipset

SYS_FAN1

CPUFAN1

JDB1

JAUD1

JSP1

JBT1

ATX P ower

Supply

IDE 1

IDE 2

Winbond

W83627HF-AW

Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboar d

T:LAN jack (optional)
B:USB ports

CD_IN1

JPW1

JBAT1

JIR1

Codec

To p :
Game port

Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic

FDD1

AGP Slot

JUSB1

JUSB2

JFP1

JFP2

BATT

+

ICH 4

PCI Slot 6

CNR

PCI Slot 5

PCI Slot 4

PCI Slot 3

PCI Slot 2

PCI Slot 1

D

D

R

1

D

D

R

2

B

I

O

S

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MSI Special Features

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 speed(s)
Ø monitor system voltage

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 user disables the warning.

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 a
steering wheel (as shown right) with information about
the CPU and chipset. Right-click any point on the steer­ing wheel and the system will switch to a different dis­play board with the same CPU and chipset information.

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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Features:

Ø MSI Logo links to the MSI Web site
Ø CPU Speed allows users to adjust the CPU speed through CPU

Multiplier and FSB

Ø Voltage allows user to adjust the voltage of CPU/Memory/AGP
Ø MSI Info provides information about the mainboard, BIOS and OS
Ø CPU Info provides detailed information about the CPU
Ø CPU Fan Speed shows the current running speed of CPU Fan
Ø CPU Temp. shows the current CPU temperature

Fuzzy Logic™ 4

The Fuzzy Logic™ 4 utility is a user friendly tool that allows users to
view and adjust the current system status. To overclock the CPU FSB (Front
Side Bus) frequency under the Windows operating system, click FSB and use
the right and left arrow keys to select the desired FSB, and then click Apply to
apply the new setup value. To enable the system running at the specified FSB
every time when you click Turbo, click Save to save the desired FSB first. If
you want to know the maximal CPU overclocking value, click Auto to start
testing. The CPU FSB will automatically increase the testing value until the PC
reboots. After rebooting, click Turbo to apply the test result. Click Default to
restore the default values.

MSI Reminds You...

To adjust the options under CPU Speed and Voltage, use the right
and left arrow keys to select the desired value and then click Ap-

ply to run the setup value.

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Getting Started

You can right-click the MSI Live Monitor icon to perform the func­tions listed below:

Ø Auto Search – Searches for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately.

Ø View Last Result – Allows you to view the last search result if there is any.

Ø Preference – Configures the Search function, including the Search schedule.

Ø Exit – Exits the Live Monitor™ application.

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 Series 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.

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D-BracketTM2 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.

1 2

3 4

Red

Green

D-Bracket™ 2

1 2
3 4

D-Bracket™ 2 (Optional)

D-Bracket™ 2 is an external 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 debug all problems that fail the system, such as VGA, RAM or
other failures. This special feature is very useful for the 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.

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Getting Started

D-BracketTM2 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

- Testing 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 initializing Floppy Drive and controller.

Boot Attempt

- This will set low stack and boot via INT 19h.

Operating System Booting

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3 4

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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 Series 2” application. After the installation,
the “MSI Live Update Series 2” icon (as shown on the right)
will appear on the screen.

Double click the “MSI Live Update Series 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.

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 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 Series
Guide” under the “Manual” Tab.

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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.

S-Bracket

SPDIF jack (optical)

SPDIF jack (coaxial)

CEN/SUB RL/RR

Analog Line-Out jacks

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MSI DVD 5.1 Channel (Optional)

The motherboard comes with MSI DVD application which supports 5.1
channel (6-channel audio) operation. The accompanying MSI DVD is a conve­nient tool to meet increasing demands for home entertainment.

To play DVD with 6-channel audio output, you must configure both the
MSI DVD application and the audio codec’s software utility. Otherwise, the 6­channel 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 6-channel support with MSI DVD:

1. Click on this button from the control panel of MSI DVD.

2. Click the Audio tab.

3. Select 6 speaker mode (5.1 channel).

MSI Reminds You...

MSI DVD supports Dolby Digital format only. To view DTS­formatted video, you should convert it to Dolby Digital format
first.

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4. Click OK.

For more information about MSI DVD, you can refer to the online help coming
with the application.
To enter the online help:

1. Click on the icon at the bottom-right corner of the control panel.

2. The following window appears.

3. Click MSIDVD FAQ.

Click here

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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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Quick Components Guide

JBAT1, p.2-27

JSP1, p.2-21

JPW1, p.2-9

CPU, p.2-3

Back Panel
I/O, p.2-10

CPUFAN1, p.2-18

FDD1, p.2-16

SYS_FAN1, p.2-18

JUSB1 &
JUSB 2, p.2-22

IDE1 & IDE2,

p.2-17

JFP1 & JFP2,

p.2-20

COM 2, p.2-13

JBT1, p.2-25

JAUD1, p.2-19

JIR1, p.2-26

JDB1, p.2-24

CD_IN1, p.2-26

PCI Slots, p.2-29

PWR1, p.2-9

AGP Slot, p.2-28

CNR Slot, p.2-29

DDR DIMMs, p.2-7

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Hardware Setup

Central Processing Unit: CPU

CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure

If CPU Clock = 100MHz

Core/Bus ratio = 14

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 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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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

The mainboard provides 2 slots for 184-pin DDR SDRAM DIMM
(Double In-Line Memory Module) modules and supports the memory size up
to 2GB. You can install PC2700/DDR333, PC2100/DDR266 or PC1600/
DDR200 modules on the DDR DIMM slots (DDR 1~2).

Memory

DDR DIMM Slots

(DDR 1~2)

Introduction to DDR SDRAM

DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM is similar to conventional SDRAM,
but doubles the rate by transferring data twice per cycle. It uses 2.5 volts as
opposed to 3.3 volts used in SDR SDRAM, and requires 184-pin DIMM mod­ules rather than 168-pin DIMM modules used by SDR SDRAM. High memory
bandwidth makes DDR an ideal solution for high performance PC, worksta­tions and servers.

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DIMM Module Combination

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

Memory modules can be installed in any combination as follows:

Installing DDR Modules

1. The DDR DIMM has only one notch on the center of module. The 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.

S: Single Side D: Double Side

Slot Memory Module Total Memory

DIMM 1
(Bank 0 & 1)

S/D 64MB~1GB

DIMM 2
(Bank 2 & 3)

S/D 64MB~1GB

Maximum System Memory Supported

64MB~2GB

MSI Reminds You...

You can barely see the golden finger if the module is properly
inserted in the socket.

Volt

Notch

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Hardware Setup

Power Supply

The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Be­fore inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all compo­nents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.

ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: PWR1

This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To
connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plug of the power supply is
inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down
the power supply firmly into the connector.

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1

This 12V power connector is used to provide power to the CPU.

PWR1

10

1

20

11

PIN SIGNAL

11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 5V
20 5V

PIN SIGNAL

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

PWR1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V

JPW1 Pin Definition

JPW1

1

3

4

2

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The back panel provides the following connectors:

Back Panel

Mouse

Parallel

Midi/Joystick

LAN

Keyboard

USB

COM A

VGA

L-out L-in MIC

Keyboard Connector: KBMS1

The mainboard provides a standard PS/2® keyboard mini DIN connec­tor for attaching a PS/2® keyboard. You can plug a PS/2® keyboard directly
into this connector.

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

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

Pin Definition

PS/2 Keyboard (6-pin Female)

2

1

3

4

5

6