MSI RS690E User Manual

Fuzzy RS690T

MS-9804 (V1.X) Mainboard

G52-98041X1

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Copyright Notice

The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR
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

V1.0 First release August 2007

Technical 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 at http://global.msi.com.tw/index.php?

func=faqIndex for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates,

and other information.

Contact our technical staff at http://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 service
personnel:

† The power cord or plug is damaged.
† Liquid has penetrated into the equipment.
† The equipment has been exposed to moisture.
† The equipment does not work well or you can not get it work according to

User’s Manual.

† The equipment has dropped and damaged.
† The equipment has obvious sign of breakage.

12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT UNCONDITIONED, STOR­AGE TEMPERATURE ABOVE 600 C (1400F), IT MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.

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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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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures listed
below.

† Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
† Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
† Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

† Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

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-9804

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

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WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement

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CONTENTS

Technical Support.................................................................................................ii

Safety Instructions................................................................................................iii

FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement...................................................iv

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement................................v

Chapter 1 Product Overview..........................................................................1-1

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

Block Diagram...............................................................................................1-4

Mainboard Layout........................................................................................1-5

Powre Consumption....................................................................................1-6

Safety Compliance & MTBF..........................................................................1-7

Board Dimension..........................................................................................1-8

Back Panel & I/O Shield Drawing..................................................................1-9

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

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

Memory.......................................................................................................2-3

CPU (Central Processing Unit)......................................................................2-4

Power Supply..............................................................................................2-7

Back Panel...................................................................................................2-8

Connectors................................................................................................2-10

Jumpers.....................................................................................................2-16

Slots..........................................................................................................2-17

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

Entering Setup.............................................................................................3-2

The Menu Bar..............................................................................................3-4

Main.............................................................................................................3-5

Advanced....................................................................................................3-6

PCIPnP.......................................................................................................3-15

Boot...........................................................................................................3-16

Security.....................................................................................................3-18

Chipseet....................................................................................................3-19

Power........................................................................................................3-24

Exit............................................................................................................3-26

Chapter 4 System Resources.......................................................................4-1

Watch Dog Timer Setting..............................................................................4-2

AMI POST Code...........................................................................................4-3

Resource List..............................................................................................4-6

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Product Overview

Chapter 1

Product Overview

Thank you for choosing the Fuzzy RS690T (MS-9804
v1.X) Mini ITX mainboard from MSI.

Based on the innovative AMD® RS690T & SB600 con­trollers for optimal system efficiency, the Fuzzy RS690T
accommodates the latest AMD® Sempron ,Athlon 64/
64 X2 (Dual Core) processors in Socket AM2 and sup­ports two 533/ 667/ 800 MHz DDR2 SO-DIMM slots to
provide the maximum of 4GB memory capacity.

In the entry-level and mid-range market segment, the
Fuzzy RS690T can provide a high-performance solu­tion for today’s front-end and general purpose
workstation, as well as in the future.

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MS-9804 Mainboard

Mainboard Specifications

Processor Support

- AMD Sempron ,Athlon 64/64 X2 (Dual Core) processor with AM2
package

- 4-pin CPU fan pinheader with Smart Fan Speed Control

Supported FSB

- Hyper Transport supporting speed up to 1 GHz (2000MT/s)

Chipset

- Northbridge : AMD RS690T

- Southbridge : AMD SB600

Memory Support

- DDR2 400/533/667/800 (4GB Max)

- 2 DDR2 SO-DIMM slots (unbuffered)

LAN

- 2 PCI-E Gb LAN by Marvell 88E8056

Audio

- Realtek ALC888 7.1-channel HDA codec

- 6 watt amplifier

IDE

- 1 40-pin IDE connector

- Supports 2 IDE devices

SATA

- 2 SATA II ports by SB600

- Supports storage and data transfers at up to 300MB/s

Expansion Slots

- 1 PCI slot

- 1 Mini PCI-E socket

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Connectors

Rear I/O

- 1 PS/2 mouse port

- 1 PS/2 keyboard port

- 2 COM ports

- 1 VGA/ HDMI stack connector

- 4 USB ports

- 5 flexible audio jacks

- 1 optical SPDIF-out jack

Onboard Connector

- 2 USB connectors (4 ports)

- 1 parallel port connector (LPT)

- 1 LVDS connector

- 1 TV-Out connector

- 1 amplifier connector

- 1 front panel connector

- 1 SMBUS connector

- 1 CPU fan connector

- 1 system fan connector

- 2 SATA connectors

- 1 Chassis Intrusion connector

Form Factor

- Mini-ITX (17.0cm X17.0cm)

Mounting

- 4 mounting holes

Environmental
Operating Temperature

- Temperature: -10oC ~ 70oC

- Humidity: 0% ~ 85% RH

Storage Temperature

- Temperature: -20oC ~ 80oC

- Humidity: 25% ~ 90% RH

Product Overview

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MS-9804 Mainboard

Block Diagram

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Mainboard Layout

JAUD1

SATA1

CPUFAN1

SYSFAN1

Winbond

W83627DHG

Backpanel I/O

Product Overview

Top : mouse
Bottom:
keyboard

Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB ports

Top: LAN Jack
Bottom: USB ports

T:
M:
B:
T:RS-Out
M:CS
B:SPDIF Out

COM Ports

Top: VGA Port
Bottom: HDMI

Line-In/ SS-Out

Line-Out
Mic

-Out

J2
J1

J3

AMD

RS690T

JLDVS1

ALC888

JTV1

JUSB2
JUSB1

SB600

PCI1

SATA2

JBAT1

JFP1

Fuzzy RS690T (MS-9804 v1.X) Mini ITX Mainboard

DIMM2

DIMM1

JCASE1

CON1

JPW1

ATX1

BATT

+

J4

IDEB1

JLPT1

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Power Consumption

Component

CPU AMD Athlon™ 64 x2 Dual Core 2G
DDR2
HDD
ODD NEC DVD-Multi Record ND-4550A

MS-9804 12Vp 12V 5V 3.3V 5VSB -12V W

AMD ThermNow! Utility

Particle Fuly + VCD + Xcopy

3Dmark 2005

Idle

S3

Description

1024MB DDR2 533 *2
Maxtor 80G

4.2 0.81 3.03 1.08 0.032 0.028 79.33

3.07 1.01 4.66 1.07 0.039 0.02 76.226

2.81 0.84 4.27 1.06 0.04 0.042 69.352

0.82 0.81 3.09 1.17 0.024 0.017 39.195
0 0 0 0 0.512 0 2.56

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Product Overview

Safety compliance & MTBF

Safety compliance

Certification Title of standard

RFI

CE

ImmunityEN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 Product family standard

BSMI

CNS 13438 乙類(2006年版)

C-Tick

AS/NZS CISPR 22:2004
FCC CFR Title 47 Part 15 Subpart B: 2005 Class B

FCC

CISPR 22: 2005
VCCI V-3:2004, Class B

VCCI

VCCI V-4:2004, Class B

MTBF - Reliability Prediction

Calculation
Model
Telcordia Issue 1 35 GF, GU - Ground

Telcordia Issue 1 55 GF, GU - Ground

Standard number

EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003 Class B Product family standard
EN 6100-3-2:2000 Class D

EN 6100-3-3:1995+A1:2001

Operation
temperature(°C)

Operating
Environment

Limits for harmonic current
emission
Limitation of voltage fluctuation
and flicker in low-voltage supply
system

Duty Cycle MTBF(hr.)

100% 93,411
Fixed,
Uncontrolled

100% 52,174
Fixed,
Uncontrolled

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MS-9804 Mainboard

Board Dimension

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Back Panel & I/O Shield Drawing

Product Overview

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Hardware Setup

Chapter 2

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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Quick Components Guide

Back Panel,

p.2-8

J3, p.2-16

JLVDS1,

p.2-15

JAUD1, p.2-12

J1~J2,

p.2-16

JUSB1~2, p.2-14

JTV1, p.2-14

DIMM1~2,

p.2-3

PCI1, p.2-17

JBAT1,

p.2-16

CPU,

p.2-4

SYSFAN1, p.2-13

CPUFAN1, p.2-13

JFP1, p.2-12

J4, p.2-15

JPW1,

p.2-7

ATX1,

p.2-7

IDEB1, p.2-10

SATA1~2,

p.2-11

JLPT1, p.2-13

JCASE1,

p.2-11

Mini PCIE, p.2-17

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Hardware Setup

Memory

The mainboard provides two 200-pin unbuffered DDR2 400/533/667/800 SO-DIMM
slots and supports up to 4GB system memory.

DIMM2

200-pin, unbuffered

DIMM1

200-pin, unbuffered

Installing Memory Modules

1. The memory module has only one notch on the center and will only fit in the right
orientation.

2. Insert the memory module vertically into the SO-DIMM slot. Then push it in until the
golden finger on the memory module is deeply inserted in the SO-DIMM slot.

Important

You can barely see the golden finger if the memory module is properly inserted
in the DIMM slot.

3. The clip at each side of the SO-DIMM slot will automatically close.

Important

To ensure the installations of memory and CPU successfully, please note that
to insert the memory modules first before install CPU and cooler set. And
please always insert the memory module into the DIMM2 first.

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MS-9804 Mainboard

CPU (Central Processing Unit)

The mainboard supports AMD® Athlon64/ 64x2 & Sempron processors. The mainboard
uses a CPU socket called Socket AM2 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 have the heat sink and
cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before turning on the
computer.

Important

Overheating

Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system. Always make sure
the cooling fan can work properly to protect the CPU from overheating. Make
sure that you apply an even layer of thermal paste (or thermal tape) between
the CPU and the heatsink to enhance heat dissipation.

Replaceing the CPU

While replacing the CPU, always turn off the ATX power supply or unplug the
power supply’s power cord from the grounded outlet first to ensure the safety
of CPU.

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CPU Installation Procedures for Socket AM2

Gold arrow

Gold arrow

Gold arrow

Correct CPU placement

Incorrect CPU placement

O

Close

Press down

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 of the

CPU. The gold arrow should
point as shown in the picture.
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.

Sliding

Plate

90 degree

Hardware Setup

Open Lever

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.

the CPU

Lever

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MS-9804 Mainboard

Installing AMD Socket AM2 CPU Cooler Set

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 have the

heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install them before
turning on the computer.

Important

Mainboard photos shown in this section are for demonstration of the cooler
installation for Socket AM2 CPUs only. The appearance of your mainboard
may vary depending on the model you purchase.

1.Position the cooling set onto the re­tention mechanism.

Hook one end of the clip to hook
first.

3.Fasten down the lever.

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2. Then press down the other end of
the clip to fasten the cooling set on
the top of the retention mechanism.
Locate the Fix Lever and lift up it .

Fixed Lever

4.Attach the CPU Fan cable to the CPU
fan connector on the mainboard.

Hardware Setup

Power Supply

ATX 20-Pin System Power Connector: ATX1

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.

ATX1

10120

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ATX1 Pin Definition

PIN SIGNAL

1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
4 5V
5 GND
6 5V
7 GND
8 PW_OK
9 5V_SB
10 12V

PIN SIGNAL

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

ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1

This 12V power connector JPW1 is used to provide power to the CPU.

Pin Definition

1
2

JPW1

3
4

PIN SIGNAL

1 GND
2 GND
3 12V
4 12V

Important

Power supply of 350watts (and above) is highly recommended for system
stability.

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MS-9804 Mainboard

Back Panel

Line-In/

RS-Out

Serial Port

Mouse

Keyboard

Mouse/Keyboard Connector

The standard PS/2® mouse/keyboard DIN connector is for a PS/2® mouse/keyboard.

Serial Port
The serial port is a 16550A high speed communications port that sends/ receives 16
bytes FIFOs. You can attach a serial mouse or other serial devices directly to the
connector.

LAN (RJ-45) Jacks
The standard RJ-45 jacks are for
connection to Local Area Network (LAN).
You can connect network cables to them.

Serial Port

LED Color Yellow Green/Orange
10M Cable Plug-in No Transmission OFF OFF

100M Cable Plug-in No Transmission OFF Green(Lighting)

1000M Cable Plug-in No Transmission OFF Orange(Lighting)

In S3/S4/S5 Standby State OFF OFF

Transition Yellow(Blinking) OFF

Transition Yellow(Blinking) Green(Lighting)

Transition Yellow(Blinking) Orange(Lighting)

LAN

LAN

USB

Left LED Right LED
Active LED 100M/1000M Speed LED

USB

VGA Port

HDMI Port

SS-Out

Line-Out

Mic-In

CS-Out

SPDIF-Out

Link IndicatorActivity Indicator

USB Connectors
The UHCI (Universal Host Controller Interface) Universal Serial Bus root is for attaching
USB devices such as keyboard, mouse, or other USB-compatible devices.

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Hardware Setup

VGA Port

The DB15-pin female connector is provided for video monitors.

HDMI Port
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface
capable of transmitting uncompressed streams. HDMI supports all TV format, including
standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a
single cable.

Audio Port Connectors
These audio connectors are used for audio devices. You can differentiate the color
of the audio jacks for different audio sound effects.

Line-In/ SS-Out (Blue) - Line In / Side-Surround Out in 7.1 channel mode,
is used for external CD player, tapeplayer or other
audio devices.

Line-Out (Green) - Line Out, is a connector for speakers or headphones.

Mic (Pink) - Mic, is a connector for microphones.

RS-Out (Black) - Rear-Surround Out in 4/ 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

CS-Out (Orange) - Center/ Subwoofer Out in 5.1/ 7.1 channel mode.

Optical S/PDIF-Out connector
This SPDIF (Sony & Philips Digital Interconnect Format) connector is provided for
digital audio transmission to external speakers through a fiber cable.

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Connectors

IDE Connector: IDEB1

The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 controller
that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 function. You
can connect hard disk drives, CD-ROM and other IDE devices.

The Ultra ATA133 interface boosts data transfer rates between the computer and the
hard drive up to 133 megabytes (MB) per second.

IDEB1

Important

If you install two IDE devices, 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.

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Hardware Setup

Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1, SATA2

SATA1~SATA2 are high-speed SATA interface ports and support SATA data rates of
300MB/s. Each SATA connector can connect to 1 hard disk device and is fully compliant
with Serial ATA 2.0 specifications.

SATA1

SATA2

Important

Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle. Otherwise,
data loss may occur during transmission.

Chassis Intrusion Connector: JCASE1

This connector connects to the chassis intrusion switch cable. If the chassis is
opened, the chassis intrusion mechanism will be activated. The system will record
this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you
must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.

CINTRU1

2 GND

JCASE1

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MS-9804 Mainboard

Audio Amplifier Connector: JAUD1

The 6W JAUD1 is used to connect audio amplifiers to enhance audio performance.

Pin Definition

JAUD1

1

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

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION

1 HD_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up
2 FP PWR/SLP Power LED pull-up
3 HD_LED - Hard disk active LED
4 FP PWR/SLP Power LED pull-up
5 RST_SW - Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
6 PWR_SW + Power Switch high reference pull-up
7 RST_SW + Reset Switch high reference pull-up
8 PWR_SW - Power Switch low reference pull-down to GND
9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. Do not use.

PIN SIGNAL

1 AMP_R+
2 AMP_R­3 AMP_L+
4 AMP_L-

Power

Power

LED

Switch

-

+

2
1

-

-

+

+

HDD

Reset

LED

Switch

JFP1 Pin Definition

10

9

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Hardware Setup

Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN1, SYSFAN1

The fan power connectors support system cooling fan with +12V. 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. If the mainboard has a System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must
use a specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of the CPU fan
control.

+1 2V

GND

CPUFAN1

SEN SOR

Control

+12V

GND

SYSFAN1

SENSO R

Important

Please refer to the recommended CPU fans at A D’s official website or consult
the vendors for proper CPU cooling fan.

Parallel Port Header: JLPT1

The mainboard provides a 26-pin header for connection to an optional parallel port
bracket. The parallel port is a standard printer port that supports Enhanced Parallel
Port (EPP) and Extended Capabilities Parallel Port (ECP) mode.

2625

Parallel Port

JLPT1

21

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 RSTB# 2 AFD#
3 PRND0 4 ERR#
5 PRND1 6 PINIT#
7 PRND2 8 LPT_SLIN#
9 PRND3 10 GND
11 PRND4 12 GND
13 PRND5 14 GND

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

15 PRND6 16 GND
17 PRND7 18 GND
19 ACK# 20 GND
21 BUSY 22 GND
23 PE 24 GND
25 SLCT 26 GND

Bracket (Optional)

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MS-9804 Mainboard

Front USB Connector: JUSB1/ JUSB2

The USB 2.0 pinheader is compliant with Intel® I/O Connectivity Design Guide. 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, digital cameras, MP3 players, printers,

modems and the like.

Pin Definition

2

1

JUSB1/ 2

10

9

PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

1 VCC 2 VCC
3 USB0- 4 USB1­5 USB0+ 6 USB1+
7 GND 8 GND
9 Key (no pin) 10 NC

Important

Note that the pins of VCC and GND must be connected correctly to avoid
possible damage.

TV-Out Connector: JTV1

The mainboard provides a TV-Out connector.

Display Matrix

CRT HDMI LVDS TV OUT

CRT

HDMI
LVDS V V V

TV OUT

X V X

X V X

X X V

V : Support X : No Support

Pin Description Pin Description

1 GND 2 Y_L
3 C_L 4 COMP_L
5 GND 6 Key (no pin )

3

JTV1

1

4

JTV1 Pin Definition

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Hardware Setup

LVDS Flat Panel Connector: JLVDS1

The LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signal)
connector provides a digital interface typically
used with flat panels. After connecting an
LVDS interfaced flat panel to the JLVDS1, be
sure to check the panel datasheet and set the
J1 LVDS Power Selection Jumper to a proper
voltage.

SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL

TV OUT

Display Matrix

CRT HDMI LVDS TV OUT

CRT X V X

HDMI

X V X

LVDS

V V V

X X V

V : Support X : No Support

+12V 2 1 +12V

39 40

+12V 4 3 +12V

GND

6 5 +12V

GND 8 7 VCC3/VCC5

LCD_VDD 10 9 LCD_VDD

LDDC_DATA 12 11 LDDC_CLK

LVDS_VDDEN 14 13 L_BKLTCTL

21

JLVDS1

GND 16 15 L_BKLTEN
LA_DATA0 18 17 LA_DATA0#
LA_DATA1 20 19 LA_DATA1#
LA_DATA2 22 21 LA_DATA2#

LA_CLK 24 23 LA_CLK#

LA_DATA3 26 25 LA_DATA3#

GND 28 27

GND
LB_DATA0 30 29 LB_DATA0#
LB_DATA1 32 31 LB_DATA1#
LB_DATA2 34 33 LB_DATA2#

LB_CLK 36 35 LB_CLK#

LB_DATA3 38 37 LB_DATA3#

GND 40 39

GND

I2C Bus Connector: J4

The mainboard provides one I2C (also known as I2C) Bus connector for users to
connect System Management Bus (SMBus) interface.

Pin Definition

4
1

J4

Pin Signal

1 VCC5F
2 SMBCLK
3 GND
4 SMBDATA

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MS-9804 Mainboard

Jumpers

COM Port Power Jumpers: J1, J2

These jumpers specify the operation voltage of the onboard serial ports.

1

J2
J1

1

+12V +5V

1

Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1

There is a CMOS RAM onboard 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. If you want to clear the system configuration, set
this jumper to clear data.

1

JBAT1

1

3

Keep Data

1

3

Clear Data

Important

You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin while the system is off. Then return
to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while the system is on; it will
damage the mainboard.

LVDS Power Selection Jumper: J3

Use this jumper to specify the operation voltage of the LVDS interfaced flat panel.

1

J3

1

+3V +5V

1

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Slots

Mini PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express Slot

The CON1 is Mini PCI-E connector for wireless LAN, TV tuner, and Robson NAND
Flash.

Mini PCI-E Slot

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slot

The PCI slot supports LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other add-on cards that
comply with PCI specifications.

32-bit PCI Slot

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 pins as follows:

DEVICE IDSEL INT A INTB INTC INTD REQ# / GNT#

32-bit PCI Slot AD18 E F G H REQ#0 / GNT#0

Important

When adding or removing expansion cards, make sure that you unplug the
power supply first. Meanwhile, read the documentation for the expansion card
to configure any necessary hardware or software settings for the expansion
card, such as jumpers, switches or BIOS configuration.

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Chapter 3

BIOS Setup

This chapter provides information on the BIOS Setup
program and allows you to configure the system for
optimum use.
You may need to run the Setup program when:

² An error message appears on the screen during the

system booting up, and requests you to run SETUP.

² You want to change the default settings for cus-

tomized features.

BIOS Setup

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Entering Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process.
When the message below appears on the screen, press <F1> key to enter Setup.

Press Del to enter SETUP

If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup,
restart the system by turning it OFF and On or pressing the RESET button. You may
also restart the system by simultaneously pressing <Ctrl>, <Alt>, and <Delete> keys.

Important

1.The items under each BIOS category described in this chapter are under
continuous update for better system performance. Therefore, the descrip­tion may be slightly different from the latest BIOS and should be held for
reference only.

2.Upon boot-up, the 1st line appearing after the memory count is the BIOS
version. It is usually in the format:

A9804KMS V1.0 071807 where:

1st digit refers to BIOS maker as A = AMI, W = AWARD, and P =
PHOENIX.
2nd - 5th digit refers to the model number.
6th digit refers to the chipset as I = Intel, N = nVidia, A = ATi , K=AMD
and V = VIA.
7th - 8th digit refers to the customer as MS = all standard customers.
V1.0 refers to the BIOS version.
071807 refers to the date this BIOS was released.

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BIOS Setup

Control Keys

<↑> Move to the previous item
<↓> Move to the next item
<←> Move to the item in the left hand
<→> Move to the item in the right hand

<Enter> Select the item
<Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a

<+/PU> Increase the numeric value or make changes
<-/PD> Decrease the numeric value or make changes
<F6> Load Optimized Defaults
<F7> Load Fail-Safe Defaults
<F10> Save all the CMOS changes and exit

submenu

Getting Help

After entering the Setup menu, the first menu you will see is the Main Menu.

Main Menu

The main menu lists the setup functions you can make changes to. You can use the
arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to select the item. The on-line description of the highlighted setup
function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Sub-Menu

If you find a right pointer symbol (as shown in the right view) appears to the left of
certain fields that means a sub-menu can be launched from this
field. A sub-menu contains additional options for a field parameter.
You can use arrow keys ( ↑↓ ) to highlight the field and press
<Enter> to call up the sub-menu. Then you can use the control keys to enter values
and move from field to field within a sub-menu. If you want to return to the main
menu, just press the <Esc >.

General Help <F1>

The BIOS setup program provides a General Help screen. You can call up this screen
from any menu by simply pressing <F1>. The Help screen lists the appropriate keys
to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. Press <Esc> to exit the
Help screen.

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The Menu Bar

Main

Use this menu for basic system configurations, such as time, date etc.

Advanced

Use this menu to set up the items of special enhanced features.

PCIPnP

This entry appears if your system supports PnP/PCI.

Boot

Use this menu to specify the priority of boot devices.

Security

Use this menu to set supervisor and user passwords.

Chipset

This menu controls the advanced features of the onboard Northbridge and Southbridge.

Power

Use this menu to specify your settings for power management.

Exit

This menu allows you to load the BIOS default values or factory default settings into
the BIOS and exit the BIOS setup utility with or without changes.

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BIOS Setup

Main

AMI BIOS, Processor, System Memory

These items show the firmware and hardware specifications of your system. Read
only.

System Time

The time format is <Hour> <Minute> <Second>.

System Date

The date format is <Day>, <Month> <Date> <Year>.

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Advanced

CPU Configuration

These items show the advanced specifications of your CPU. Read only.

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IDE Configuration

OnBoard PCI IDE Controller

This setting is used to enable/ disable the IDE controller.

Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave

BIOS Setup

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[Type] Press PgUp/<+> or PgDn/<-> to select

[LBA/Large Mode] Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Ad-

[Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)]Any selection except Disabled determines
[PIO Mode] Indicates the type of PIO (Programmed Input/
[DMA Mode] Indicates the type of Ultra DMA

[S.M.A.R.T.] This allows you to activate the S.M.A.R.T.

[32 Bit Data Transfer] Enables 32-bit communication between

Super IO Configuration

[Manual], [None] or [Auto] type. Note that the
specifications of your drive must match with
the drive table. The hard disk will not work
properly if you enter improper information for
this category. If your hard disk drive type is
not matched or listed, you can use [Manual] to
define your own drive type manually.

dressing to be used in place of Cylinders,
Heads and Sectors

the number of sectors transferred per block
Output)

(Self-Monitoring Analysis & Reporting
Technology) capability for the hard disks. S.
M.A.R.T is a utility that monitors your disk sta
tus to predict hard disk failure. This gives you
an opportunity to move data from a hard disk
that is going to fail to a safe place before the
hard disk becomes offline.

CPU and IDE card

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BIOS Setup

Serial Port 1 / 2 Address

Select an address and a corresponding interrupt for the serial port 1/2.

Serial Port2 Mode Select

This setting allows you to specify the operation mode for serial port 2.
[Normal] RS-232C Serial Port
[IrDA] IrDA-compliant Serial Infrared Port
[ASKIR] Amplitude Shift Keyed Infrared Port

Parallel Port Address

This setting specifies the I/O port address and IRQ of the onboard parallel port.

Parallel Port Mode

[Normal] Standard Parallel Port
[EPP] Enhanced Parallel Port
[ECP] Extended Capability Port
[ECP + EPP] Extended Capability Port + Enhanced Parallel
To operate the onboard parallel port as Standard Parallel Port only,
[Normal]. To operate the onboard parallel port in the EPP mode simultaneously,
choose [EPP]. By choosing [ECP], the onboard parallel port will ECP mode
only. Choosing [ECP + EPP] will allow the onboard parallel support both the
ECP and EPP modes simultaneously.

Parallel Port IRQ

This item allows you to set parallel port IRQ.

Hardware Health Configuration

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System Temperature, CPU Temperature, SYSFAN Speed, Vcore, AVCC,

3VCC, +5VIN, +12VIN, VSB, VBAT

These items display the current status of all of the monitored hardware de­vices/components such as CPU voltage, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.

ACPI Settings

General ACPI Configuration

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BIOS Setup

Suspend Mode

This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. If your operating
system supports ACPI, you can choose to enter the Standby mode in S1 (POS)
or S3 (STR) fashion through the setting of this field. Options are:

[S1 (POS)] The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state,

[S3 (STR)] The S3 sleep mode is a lower power state where the

[Auto] Auto arrange.

Repost Video on S3 Resume

Selecting [Yes] allows BIOS to call VGABIOS to initialize the VGA card when
system wakes up (resumes) from S3 sleep state. The system resume time is
shortened when you disable the function, but system will need an video
driver to initialize the graphics card. Therefore, if the video driver of the card
does not support the initialization feature, the display may work abnormally or
not function after resuming from S3.

Advanced ACPI Configuration

no system context is lost (CPU or chipset) and hard­ware maintains all system context.

information of system configuration and open appli­cations/files is saved to main memory that remains
powered while most other hardware components turn
off to save energy. The information stored in memory
will be used to restore the system when a “wake up”
event occurs.

ACPI Version Features

This setting allows you to select the ACPI version.

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MPS Configuration

MPS Revision

This field allows you to select which MPS (Multi-Processor Specification) ver­sion to be used for the operating system. You need to select the MPS version
supported by your operating system. To find out which version to use, consult
the vendor of your operating system.

Smbios Configuration

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BIOS Setup

Smbios Smi Support

SMBIOS SMI wrapper supports the PnP function :50h-54h.

Trusted Computing

TCG/TPM SUPPORT

This setting controls the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) designed by the Trusted
Computing Group (TCG). TPMs are special-purpose integrated circuits (ICs)
built into a variety of platforms to enable strong user authentication and ma­chine attestation— essential to prevent inappropriate access to confidential

and sensitive information and to protect against compromised networks.

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USB Configuration

USB Legacy Support

Set to [Enabled] if your need to use any USB device in the operating system
that does not support or have any USB driver installed, such as DOS and
SCO Unix. Set to [Disabled] only if you want to use any USB device other
than the USB mouse.

USB 2.0 controller mode

Use this field to select the USB 2.0 mode.

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BIOS Setup

PCIPnP

This section describes configuring the PCI bus system and PnP (Plug & Play) feature.
PCI, or Peripheral Component Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to
operate at speeds nearing the speed the CPU itself uses when communicating with
its special components. This section covers some very technical items and it is
strongly recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the
default settings.

Clear NVRAM

The ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Ac­cess Memory) is where the BIOS stores resource information for both PNP and non­PNP devices in a bit string format. Whent the item is set to Yes, the system will reset
ESCD NVRAM right after the system is booted up and then set the setting of the item
back to No automatically.

Plug and Play O/S

When set to [Yes], BIOS will only initialize the PnP cards used for booting (VGA, IDE,
SCSI). The rest of the cards will be initialized by the PnP operating system like
Windows 98, 2000 or ME. When set to [No], BIOS will initialize all the PnP cards.
Select Yes if the operating system is Plug & Play.

PCI Latency Timer

This item controls how long each PCI device can hold the bus before another takes
over. When set to higher values, every PCI device can conduct transactions for a
longer time and thus improve the effective PCI bandwidth. For better PCI performance,
you should set the item to higher values.

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Boot

Boot Settings Configuration

Quick Boot

Enabling this setting will cause the BIOS power-on self test routine to skip some
of its tests during bootup for faster system boot.

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BIOS Setup

Quiet Boot

This BIOS feature determines if the BIOS should hide the normal POST mes­sages with the motherboard or system manufacturer's full-screen logo.
When it is enabled, the BIOS will display the full-screen logo during the boot-up
sequence, hiding normal POST messages.
When it is disabled, the BIOS will display the normal POST messages, instead of
the full-screen logo.
Please note that enabling this BIOS feature often adds 2-3 seconds of delay to
the booting sequence. This delay ensures that the logo is displayed for a
sufficient amount of time. Therefore, it is recommended that you disable this
BIOS feature for a faster boot-up time.

AddOn ROM Display Mode

This item is used to determine the display mode when an optional ROM is
initialized during POST. When set to [Force BIOS], the display mode used by AMI
BIOS is used. Select [Keep Current] if you want to use the display mode of
optional ROM.

Bootup Num-Lock

This setting is to set the Num Lock status when the system is powered on.
Setting to [On] will turn on the Num Lock key when the system is powered on.
Setting to [Off] will allow users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.

PS/2 Mouse Support

Select [Enabled] if you need to use a PS/2-interfaced mouse in the operating
system.

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Security

Supervisor Password / Change Supervisor Password

Supervisor Password controls access to the BIOS Setup utility. These settings allow
you to set or change the supervisor password.

User Password / Change User Password

User Password controls access to the system at boot. These settings allow you to
set or change the user password.

Boot Sector Virus Protection

This function protects the BIOS from accidental corruption by unauthorized users or
computer viruses. When enabled, the BIOS’ data cannot be changed when attempt­ing to update the BIOS with a Flash utility. To successfully update the BIOS, you’ll
need to disable this Flash BIOS Protection function.
You should enable this function at all times. The only time when you need to disable
it is when you want to update the BIOS. After updating the BIOS, you should immedi­ately re-enable it to protect it against viruses.

Chassis Intrusion

The field enables or disables the feature of recording the chassis intrusion status
and issuing a warning message if the chassis is once opened. To clear the warning
message, set the field to [Reset]. The setting of the field will automatically return to
[Enabled] later.

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Chipset

NorthBridge Configuration

These items show the DRAM timing. Read only.

BIOS Setup

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South Bridge Configuration

AC97 Audio/ Modem Device

This setting is used to enable/disable the onboard AC97 audio/ modem
device.

USB 1.1 OCHI Controllers/ USB 2.0 EHCI Controller

This settings allow you to enable/disable the onboard USB1.1/ 2.0 controller.

OnChip SATA Channel

This item is used to enable/disable the onboard SATA channel.

OnChip SATA Type

This item is used to specify the SATA type for SATA device.

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Internal Graphics Configuration

BIOS Setup

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Internal Graphics Mode Select

The field allows you to select whether the UMA (Unified Memory Architecture)
or Sideport (Local Frame Buffer) memory allocated for video memory.

UMA Frame Buffer Size

The field specifies the size of the system memory allocated for video memory.

Current UMA Size

This item shows current UMA Size.

Primary Video Controller

This item specifies which VGA card is your primary graphics adapter.

Video Display Devices

Use the field to select the type of device you want to use as the display(s)
of the system.

TV Standard

Select the TV standard which is used as the video signal format of your TV
if you have connected a TV to the system.

NB Azalia

This setting controls the High Definition Audio interface integrated in the
Northbridge.

TMDS Support

This setting is used to enable/ disable TMDS (Transition Minimized Differential
Signaling) technology.

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Onboard Peripherals Configuration

Spread Spectrum

When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes)
of the pulses create EMI (Electromagnetic Interference). The Spread Spec­trum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the
spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI
problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and
performance. But if you are plagued by EMI, set to Enabled for EMI reduction.
Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because even
a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just
cause your overclocked processor to lock up.

Important

1.If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at [Disabled] for
optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by EMI,
select the value of Spread Spectrum for EMI reduction.

2.The greater the Spread Spectrum value is, the greater the EMI is reduced,
and the system will become less stable. For the most suitable Spread
Spectrum value, please consult your local EMI regulation.

3.Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overclocking because
even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which
may just cause your overclocked processor to lock up.

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Power

Power Management/ APM

Setting to Enabled will activate an Adcanced Power Management (APM) device to
enhance Max Saving mode and stop CPU internal clock.

Suspend Time Out

If system activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, all
devices except CPU will be shut off.

Power Button Mode

This feature sets the function of the power button. Settings are:

[On/Off] The power button functions as normal power off button.
[Suspend] When you press the power button, the computer enters the

Video Power Down Mode

This setting is used to control the mode in which the monitor will shut down. Settings
are:

[Always On] Monitor remains on during power-saving modes.
[Suspend -> Off] Monitor blanked when system enters Suspend mode.
[Susp, Stby->Off] Monitor blanked when system enters either Suspend

[All Modes ->Off] Monitor blanked when system enters any power sav

suspend/sleep mode, but if the button is pressed for more
than four seconds, the computer is turned off.

or Standby mode.
ing mode.

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Hard Disk Power Down Mode

If HDD activity is not detected for the length of time specified in this field, the hard disk
drive will be powered down while all other devices remain active.

Hard Disk Time Out (Minute)

After the selected period of system inactivity, the hard disk shut of.

Restore on AC Power Loss

This setting specifies whether your system will reboot after a power failure or
interrupt occurs. Available settings are:

[Power Off] Leaves the computer in the power off state.
[Power On] Leaves the computer in the power on state.
[Last State] Restores the system to the previous status before power

RTC Resume

When [Enabled], your can set the date and time at which the RTC (real-time clock)
alarm awakens the system from Suspend mode.

failure or interrupt occurred.

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Exit

Save Changes and Exit

Save changes to CMOS and exit the Setup Utility.

Discard Changes and Exit

Abandon all changes and exit the Setup Utility.

Discard Changes

Abandon all changes and continue with the Setup Utility.

Load Optimal Defaults

Use this menu to load the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifi­cally for optimal performance of the mainboard.

Load Failsafe Defaults

Use this menu to load the default values set by the BIOS vendor for stable system
performance.

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System Resources

Chapter 4

System Resources

This chapter provides information on the following
system resources:

1. Watch Dog Timer Setting (p.4-2);

2. AMI POST Code (p.4-3);

3. Resource List (p.4-6).

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Watch Dog Timer Setting

Software code

SIO_IDX equ 4EH
SIO_DTA equ 4FH
Timer equ 10; reset after 10 seconds

1.Enter configuration mode

mov dx,SIO_IDX
mov al,87h
out dx,al
out dx,al

2.Set to LDN 08

mov dx,SIO_IDX
mov al,07h
out dx,al
mov dx,SIO_DTA
mov al,08h
out dx,al

3.Set WatchDog Timer

mov dx,SIO_IDX
mov al,0f6h
out dx,al
mov dx,SIO_DTA
mov al,Timer
out dx,al

4.Exit configuration mode

mov dx,SIO_IDX
mov al,0AAh
out dx,al

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System Resources

Bootblock

Initialization Code Checkpoint list

AMI POST Code

Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoinits

The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other components
before system memory is available. The following table describes the type of check­points that may occur during the bootblock initialization portion of the BIOS:

Checkpoint Description
Before D1 Early chipset initialization is done. Early super I/O initialization is done

D1 Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Check if waking up from power

DO Go to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Verify the bootblock

D2 Disable CACHE before memory detection. Execute full memory sizing

D3 If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do

D4 Test base 512KB memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Set stack.
D5 Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control is

D6 Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if

D7 Restore CPUID value back into register. The Bootblock- Runtime interface

D8 The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory. CPUID information is

D9 Store the Uncompressed pointer for future use in PMM. Copying Main

DA Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST

including RTC and keyboard controller. NMI is disabled.

management suspend state. Save power-on CPUID value in scratch
CMOS.

checksum.

module. Verify that flat mode is enabled.

memory sizing in Bootblock code. Do additional chipset initialization.
Re-enable CACHE. Verify that flat mode is enabled.

given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM.

BIOS recovery is forced. Main BIOS checksum is tested. If BIOS recovery
is necessary, control flows to checkpoint E0.

module is moved to system memory and control is given to it. Determine
whether to execute serial flash

stored in memory.

BIOS into memory. Leaves all RAM below 1MB Read-Write including E000
and F000 shadow areas but closing SMRAM.

(ExecutePOSTKernel.) See POST Code Checkpoint list for more
information.

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Post Code Checkpoints

The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS
preboot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may
occur during the POST portion of the BIOS:

Checkpoint Description
03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS,

POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry
and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable
“Wcomsflags”.

04 Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and

CMOS checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading
storage area. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with
power-on default values and clear passwords. Initialize status register A.
Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions.
Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system.

05 Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt

vector table.

06 Do R/W test to CH-2 count reg. Initialize CH-0 as system timer. Install the

POSTINT1Ch handler. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for system timer interrupt.
Traps INT1Ch vector to “POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock”.

08 Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC.

Program the keyboard controller command byte is being done after Auto

detection of KB/MS using AMI KB-5.
0A Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller.
0B Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse.
0C Detects the presence of keyboard in KBC port.
0E Testing and initialization of different Input Devices. Also, update the

Kernel Variables.

Traps the INT09h vector, so that the POST INT09h handler gets control

for IRQ1. Uncompress all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo

modules.
13 Early POST initialization of chipset registers.
24 Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules.
30 Initialize System Management Interrupt.
2A Initializes different devices through DIM.
2C Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter

installed in the system that have optional ROMs.
2E Initializes all the output devices.
31 Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to

ADM module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for

ADM. Activate ADM module.
33 Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying test

information.
37 Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and

any OEM specific information.

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Checkpoint Description
38 Initializes different devices through DIM.
39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.
3A Initializes RTC date/time.
3B Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC

3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.
40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in

50 Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs

52 Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test.

60 Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate.
75 Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection.
78 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs.
7A Initializes remaining option ROMs.
7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam.
84 Log errors encountered during POST.
85 Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error.
87 Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested.
8C Late POST initialization for chipset registers.
8E Program the peripheral parameters. Enable / Disable NMI as selected.
90 Late POST initialization of system management interrupt.
A0 Check boot password if installed.
A1 Clean-up work needed before booting to OS.
A2 Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules Fill the

A4 Initialize runtime language module.
A7 Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the CPU’s

A8 Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values.
A9 Wait for user input at config display if needed.
AA Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the ADM

AB Prepare BBS for 19 boot.
AC End of POST initialization of chipset registers.
B1 Save system contest for ACPI.
00 Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).

keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system.

CPU…etc.)successfully installed in the system and update the BDA,
EBDA…etc.

an adjustment in system RAM size if needed.

Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory.

free area in F000h segment with 0FFh.
Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language
module. Disables the system configuration display if needed.

before boot, which includes the programming of the MTRR’s.

module.

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Type

Multiplexed

Power

Function

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

IDE Cable Dectec

NA

Main

NC

SPI_DO

Standby

SPI_DO

SPI_DI

Standby

SPI_DI

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

IDE_D [ 0..15 ]

Main

IDE_D [ 0..15 ]

SPI_HOLD#

Standby

SPI_HOLD#

SPI_CS#

Standby

SPI_CS#

INTE#

Main

INTE#

INTE#

Main

INTE#

INTE#

Main

INTE#

INTE#

Main

INTE#

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

AC_SDOUT

Main

AC_SDOUT#

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

ACZ_SDIN0

Standby

ACZ_SDIN0#

NA

Standby

NC

NA

Standby

NC

NA

Standby

NC

NA

Standby

SPI_CLK

Standby

SPI_CLK

NA

Main

NA

Main

NA

Main

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

TALERT#

Main

TALERT#

BMREQ#

Main

BMREQ#

NA

Standby

NC

SATA_ACT#

Main

SATA_ACT#

NA

Main

NC

NA

VBAT

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Main

NC

Resource List

SB600 GPIO Config.

GPIO Pin

GPIO0 I/OD(3.3V)
GPIO1 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO2 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO3 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO4 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO5 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO6 I/OD(3.3V)
GPIO7 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO8 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO9 I/O(3.3V)

GPIO10 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO11 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPIO12 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPIO13 O(3.3V)
GPIO14 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO[ 15..30 ] I/O(3.3V)
GPIO31 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPIO32 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPIO33 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO34 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO35 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO36 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO37 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO38 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO39 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO40 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO41 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO42 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPIO43 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPIO44 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPIO45 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPIO46 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPIO47 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPIO48 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO49 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO50 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO51 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO52 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO[ 53..60 ] I/O(3.3V)
GPIO61 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO62 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO63 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO64 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO65 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO66 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPIO67 OD(3.3V)
GPIO68 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO69 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPIO70 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO71 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO72 I/O(3.3V)
GPIO73 I/O(3.3V)

GPIO46

AMP_GAIN0
AMP_GAIN1
AMP_EN

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SB600 GPM Config.

Type

Multiplexed

Power

Function

USB_OC0#

Standby

USB OverCurrent

USB_OC1#

Standby

USB OverCurrent

NA

Standby

NC

NA

Standby

NC

NA

Standby

NC

NA

Standby

WLAN_PWRON

NA

Standby

GPM6#

SYS_RESET#

Standby

SYS_RESET#

NA

Standby

NC

NA

Standby

NC

Type

Multiplexed

Power

Function

NA

Standby

NC

NA

Main

NC

NA

Standby

NC

LPC_PME#

Standby

LPC_PME#

PCI_PME#

Standby

PCI_PME#

NA

Standby

NC

NA

Standby

NC

NA

Standby

NC

PCIE_WAKE#

Standby

PCIE_WAKE#

GPM Pin

GPM#0 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPM#1 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPM#2 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPM#3 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPM#4 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPM#5 I/O/OD(S5_3.3V)
GPM#6 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPM#7 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPM#8 I/O(S5_3.3V)
GPM#9 I/O(S5_3.3V)

SB600 EXTEVENT & GEVENT Config.

GEVENT Pin

EXTEVENT0# I/O(S5_3.3V)
EXTEVENT1# I/O(3.3V)

GEVENT2# I/O(S5_3.3V)
GEVENT3# I/O(S5_3.3V)
GEVENT4# I/O(S5_3.3V)
GEVENT5# I/O(S5_3.3V)
GEVENT6# I/O(S5_3.3V)
GEVENT7# I/O(S5_3.3V)
GEVENT8# I/O(S5_3.3V)

System Resources

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MS-9804 Mainboard

I/O Map

I/O Port Description

0000-000F DMA Controller 1
0020-0021 Interrupt Controller 1
002E-002F SIO Port
0040-0043 ystem Timer
004E-004F TPM Port
0060, 0064 Keyboard Controller
0070-0073 RTC and CMOS
0080-0090 DMA Controller Page Registers
0092 Port 92h
00A0-00A1 Interrupt Controller 2
00B2-00B3 APM register
00C0-00DF DMA Controller 2
00F0-00FF Numeric Data Processor
01F0-01F7 Primary IDE Controller
02F8-02FF COM2
0376 Secondary IDE Controller
0378-037F LPT1
03F6 Primary IDE Controller
03F8-03FF COM1
0800-085F ACPI I/O space
0B00-0B0F SMBus I/O Space
0CF8-0CFF PCI configuration Port

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System Resources

PCI Devices

PCI Device
Device Ven. ID Dev. ID Bus# Dev# Func#

ATi Host Bridge 1002 7910 00 00 00
ATi PCI-to-PCI Bridge 1002 7912 00 01 00
ATi PCI-to-PCI Bridge 1002 7914 00 04 00
ATi PCI-to-PCI Bridge 1002 7915 00 05 00
ATi PCI-to-PCI Bridge 1002 7916 00 06 00
ATi IDE Controller 1002 4380 00 12 00
ATi OHCI USB Controller 1002 4387 00 13 00
ATi OHCI USB Controller 1002 4388 00 13 01
ATi OHCI USB Controller 1002 4389 00 13 02
ATi OHCI USB Controller 1002 438A 00 13 03
ATi OHCI USB Controller 1002 438B 00 13 04
ATi Unknown Deivce 1002 4386 00 13 05
ATi SMBus 1002 4385 00 14 00
ATi IDE Controller 1002 438C 00 14 01
ATi Unknown Deivce 1002 4383 00 14 02
ATi ISA Bridge 1002 438D 00 14 03
ATi Subtractive Decode P2P Bridge 1002 4384 00 14 04
AMD Host Bridge 1022 1100 00 18 00

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MS-9804 Mainboard

SMBus Resource Allocation

SMBus Resource Allocation

Device Address Description
MS-6 0101 111X MSI ACPI Controller
DIMM Slot 1010 0000 SPD

ISA Interrupt Allocation

ISA Interrupt Allocation

IRQ Description
IRQ0 System Timer
IRQ1 Keyboard Controller
IRQ2 Cascade Interrupt
IRQ3 COM2
IRQ4 COM1
IRQ5 PCI Device
IRQ6 PCI Device
IRQ7 LPT1
IRQ8 RTC
IRQ9 ACPI Controller Interrupt
IRQ10 PCI Device
IRQ11 PCI Device
IRQ12 PS/2 Mouse
IRQ13 Numeric Data Processor
IRQ14 Primary IDE Controller
IRQ15 Secondary IDE Controller

ISA DMA Channel Allocation

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