MSI MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL MS-6534 Micro ATX Mainboard Version 1.0 G52-MA00417 i Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: August 2001 FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. Notice 1 The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Notice 2 Shielded interface cables and A.C. power cord, if any, must be used in order to comply with the emission limits. VOIR LA NOTICE D'INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-6534 Tested to comply with FCC Standard For Home or Office Use ii Edition August 2001 Copyright Notice The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICROSTAR 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. Trademarks All trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective owners. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. PS/2 and OS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation. Windows 98/2000/ME and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft. Netware is a registered trademark of Novell. Award is a registered trademark of Award Software Inc. AMI is a registered trademark of American Megatrends. Inc. Revision History Revision 1.0 Revision History First Release Date August 2001 iii Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Always read the safety instructions carefully. Keep this User's Manual for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS. 6. Make sure the voltage of the power source and adjust properly 110/220V before connecting the equipment to the power inlet. 7. Place the power cord such a way that people can not step on it. Do not place anything over the power cord. 8. Always Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module. 9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted. 10. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage or cause electrical shock. 11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a service personnel: · The power cord or plug is damaged · Liquid has penetrated into the equipment · The equipment has been exposed to moisture · The equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according to User's Manual. · The equipment has dropped and damaged · If 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. iv Contents Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................... 1-1 Mainboard Specification ............................................................ 1-2 Mainboard Layout ..................................................................... 1-4 Quick Components Guide ......................................................... 1-5 Key Features ............................................................................ 1-6 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ........................................................ 2-1 Central Processing Unit: CPU ................................................... 2-2 Installing the CPU ............................................................... 2-2 Installing the CPU Fan ........................................................ 2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ................................ 2-4 Memory .................................................................................... 2-5 Introduction to SDRAM ....................................................... 2-5 DIMM Modules Combination ............................................... 2-6 Installing DIMM Modules ..................................................... 2-6 Power Supply ............................................................................ 2-7 ATX 20-Pin Power Connector............................................... 2-7 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ....................................... 2-8 Back Panel ............................................................................... 2-9 Mouse Connector ................................................................ 2-9 Keyboard Connector ......................................................... 2-10 USB Connectors ............................................................... 2-10 Parallel Port Connector ..................................................... 2-11 Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B ........................ 2-12 Joystick/Midi Connector .................................................... 2-12 Audio Port Connectors ...................................................... 2-12 Connectors ............................................................................. 2-13 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 .................................. 2-13 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ................................. 2-14 Case Connectors: F_P1 & F_P2 ....................................... 2-15 v Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1 ............................. 2-19 Wake On LAN Connector: JWOL1 .................................... 2-19 Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 (Optional) ................... 2-20 IrDA Infrared Module Connectors: IR1 & IR2 ...................... 2-21 Fan Power Connectors: C_FAN1/S_FAN1 ......................... 2-22 CD-In/Aux Line-In/Modem-In Connector: CD_IN1/AUX_IN1/ MDM_IN1 .......................................................................... 2-23 USB Front Panel Connectors: USB1 & USB2 ................... 2-24 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUDIO1 ............................ 2-25 Jumpers .................................................................................. 2-26 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ............................................. 2-26 Slots ....................................................................................... 2-27 AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot .............................. 2-27 PCI Slots .......................................................................... 2-27 CNR (Communication Network Riser) Slot ........................ 2-27 PCI Interrupt Request Routing ........................................... 2-28 Chapter 3. AWARD® BIOS Setup ................................................ 3-1 Entering Setup .......................................................................... 3-2 Control Keys ............................................................................. 3-2 Getting Help .............................................................................. 3-3 The Main Menu ......................................................................... 3-4 Standard CMOS Features ......................................................... 3-6 Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................... 3-9 Advanced Chipset Features .................................................... 3-13 Integrated Peripherals ............................................................. 3-15 Power Management Setup ...................................................... 3-19 PnP/PCI Configurations ........................................................... 3-23 PC Health Status .................................................................... 3-25 Frequency/Voltage Control ...................................................... 3-26 Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults .......................................... 3-28 vi Set Supervisor/User Password ................................................ 3-30 Save & Exit Setup ................................................................... 3-32 Exit Without Saving ................................................................. 3-33 Chapter 4. AMI® BIOS Setup ...................................................... 4-1 Entering Setup .......................................................................... 4-2 Selecting the First Boot Device ................................................. 4-2 Control Keys ............................................................................. 4-3 Getting Help .............................................................................. 4-4 The Main Menu ......................................................................... 4-5 Standard CMOS Setup ............................................................. 4-7 BIOS Features Setup ................................................................ 4-9 Chipset Features Setup .......................................................... 4-12 Power Management Setup ...................................................... 4-14 PNP/PCI Configuration ............................................................ 4-18 Integrated Peripherals ............................................................. 4-20 Hardware Monitor Setup .......................................................... 4-24 Load Optimal/Fail Safe Defaults .............................................. 4-26 Supervisor/User Password ...................................................... 4-28 IDE HDD AUTO Detection ....................................................... 4-30 Save & Exit Setup ................................................................... 4-31 Exit Without Saving ................................................................. 4-32 Appendix A. Using 4-/6-channel Audio Function ..................... A-1 Installing C-Media Drivers ......................................................... A-2 Hardware Configuration ............................................................ A-2 Software Configuration .............................................................. A-3 Glossary ............................................................................................ I vii Introduction Chapter 1. Introduction 1 1-2 1-4 1-5 1-6 Thank you for purchasing the MS-6534 Micro-ATX motherboard. The mainboard, based on Intel® Brookdale (82845) & 82801BA chipsets, is a high-performance computer mainboard designed for Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 478 pin package that provides a high-end and professional desktop platform solution. This chapter includes the following topics: Mainboard Specification Mainboard Layout Quick Components Guide Key Features 1-1 Chapter 1 Mainboard Specification CPU Supports Socket478 for Intel® Pentium 4 (FC-PGA2) processor Supports 1.3GHz, 1.4GHz and up to 2.xGHz Chipset Intel® Brookdale chipset - AGP 4x/2x universal slot - Supports 100MHz FSB - Supports 400MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus Intel® ICH2 chipset (360 BGA) - AC'97 Controller Integrated - 2 full IDE channels, up to ATA100 - Low pin count interface for Winbond SIO Main Memory Supports two 168-pin DIMM sockets Supports 32MB to 1GB memory using 512Mbit technology Max. memory size: 2GB Note: As 845 chipset does not properly support the PC100 memory, it is strongly recommended to install PC133 DIMM modules for better system performance and stability. We do not guarantee the system stability when installing PC 100 DIMM modules. Slots One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 2x/4x 1.5V slot Three PCI 2.2 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots Supports 3.3v/5v PCI bus Interface One CNR slot On-Board IDE An IDE controller on the ICH2 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA66/100 operation modes. Can connect up to four IDE devices. On-Board Peripherals On-Board Peripherals include: 1-2 Introduction - 1 floppy port supports 1 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes. - 2 serial ports (COMA / COMB) - 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode - 4 USB ports (Rear * 2 / Front * 2) - PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse connector - 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In/Game port H/W Audio (Optional) C-mediaCMI8738-6CH-LX Supports 6 channel Audio AC97 2.1 compliant S/W Audio 2-channel Audio Codec 4-channel Audio Codec (Optional) AC97 2.1 compliant BIOS The mainboard BIOS provides "Plug & Pl ...