K7N2 Series MS-6570 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard Version 1.0 G52-M6570X1 i Manual Rev: 1.0 Release Date: Nov. 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'INSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-6570 Tested to comply with FCC Standard For Home or Office Use ii 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. Trademarks All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. AMD, AthlonTM, AthlonTM XP, ThoroughbredTM, and DuronTM are registered trademarks of AMD Corporation. PS/2 and OS®/2 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Windows® 98/2000/NT/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Netware® is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc. Award® is a registered trademark of Phoenix Technologies Ltd. AMI® is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc. Revision History Revision V1.0 Revision History First release for PCB 1.X with NVIDIA nForce2 SPP & MCP2/MCP2-T Date Nov. 2002 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 for FAQ, technical guide, BIOS updates, driver updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/ Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw iii Safety Instructions 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. 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. iv 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 Live BIOSTM/Live DriverTM ............................................................ 1-5 Live MonitorTM .............................................................................. 1-6 CPU Thermal Protection ................................................................ 1-7 S-Bracket (Optional) ...................................................................... 1-7 D-BracketTM 2 (Optional) ............................................................... 1-8 PC AlertTM 4 ................................................................................. 1-10 Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ....................................................................... 2-1 Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 2-2 Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-3 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ......................................... 2-3 Thermal Issue for CPU .................................................................. 2-3 CPU Installation Procedures for Socket 462 .................................. 2-4 Installing AMD Athlon CPU (Socket 462) Cooler Set ................... 2-5 CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS ............................. 2-6 Memory ................................................................................................ 2-7 Introduction to DDR SDRAM ....................................................... 2-7 DIMM Module Combination ......................................................... 2-8 Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-8 Power Supply ....................................................................................... 2-9 v ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ............................................ 2-9 ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................ 2-9 Back Panel .......................................................................................... 2-10 Mouse Connector ....................................................................... 2-10 Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-11 USB Connectors .......................................................................... 2-11 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ...................................................... 2-12 RJ-45 LAN Jack (Optional) .......................................................... 2-13 Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-13 Serial Port Connector: JCOM1 ..................................................... 2-14 Connectors ......................................................................................... 2-15 Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 ........................................... 2-15 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-16 Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1 ...................................... 2-17 Hard Disk RAID Connectors: IDE3, SER1 & SER2 (optional) ..... 2-18 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ......................................... 2-20 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ........................................ 2-21 Front USB Connector: JUSB2 ...................................................... 2-22 Bluetooth Connector: JBT1 (Optional) ........................................ 2-23 IEEE1394 Connectors: J1394_1 & J1394_2 (optional) .................. 2-24 D-BracketTM 2 Connector: JDLED1 .............................................. 2-25 CD-In Connector: JCD ................................................................. 2-26 S-Bracket Connector: JSP2 .......................................................... 2-26 IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ............................................ 2-27 Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-28 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ........................................................ 2-28 FSB Mode Jumper: J10 ................................................................ 2-29 CPU FSB Frequency Jumper: J11 ................................................. 2-29 Slots ................................................................................................... 2-30 AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot ......................................... 2-30 vi PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots .......................... 2-30 ACR (Advanced Communication Riser) Slot ............................... 2-31 PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-31 Chapter 3. 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 .................................................................... 3-8 Advanced Chipset Features ............................................................... 3-12 Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-16 Power Management Features ............................................................. 3-21 PNP/PCI Configurations ..................................................................... 3-25 PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-27 Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 3-28 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults .................................... 3-30 Set Supervisor/User Password ........................................................... 3-31 Appendix: Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function .................................... A-1 Installing the Audio Drivers ................................................................ A-2 Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ............................................... A-4 Using the Optional S-Bracket ....................................................... A-4 Using the Back Panel Only ......................................................... A-14 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ T-1 Glossary .................................................................................................... G-1 vii Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing K7N2 Series (MS-6570 v1.X) ATX mainboard. The K7N2 Series mainboard is based on NVIDIA ® nForceTM2 system platform processor (SPP) & NVIDIA® nForceTM2 media and communications processor /turbo (MCP2/MCP2-T) for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced AMD® AthlonTM, AthlonTM XP or DuronTM processors, the K7N2 Series mainboard delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution. 1-1 MS-6570 ATX Mainboard Mainboard Specifications CPU Supports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD Athlon/Athlon XP /Duron processors @ FSB 100/133/166 Supports 600MHz up to Athlon XP 2700+ processor or higher Chipset NVIDIA nForce2 SPP - Supports DDR200/266/333/400 - Supports external AGP 4X/8X NVIDIA nForce2 MCP2 or MCP2-T - AC97 Interface supporting up to two concurrent codecs - Ultra ATA-133 for the fastest hard disk throughput - USB 2.0 EHCI/1.1 OHCI controller - FireWire® and USB 2.0 for the fastest digital connectivity (MCP2-T only) - Audio Processing Unit (APU) encodes a ...