MSI 645E Max-C User manual

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Version 1.0
G52-MA00600
MS-6547E (v1.X) ATX Mainboard
MSI
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL 645E Max-C

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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: March 2002
FCC-BRadioFrequencyInterferenceStatement
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 equip-
ment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-
dance 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 respon-
sible 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-StarInternational MS-6547E
Testedtocomply
withFCCStandard
ForHome orOffice Use

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Edition
March 2002
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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
equipmentfrom overheating. DONOT COVERTHEOPENINGS.
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. AlwaysUnplug thePower Cordbeforeinsertinganyadd-on cardor 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 electri-
cal shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
zThe power cord or plug is damaged.
zLiquid has penetrated into the equipment.
zThe equipment has been exposed to moisture.
zThe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according
to User’s Manual.
zThe equipment has dropped and damaged.
zThe equipment has obvious sign of breakage.
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED,STORAGETEMPERATUREABOVE600C(1400F),IT
MAYDAMAGETHEEQUIPMENT.
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
Chapter1.GettingStarted ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ......................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout ...............................................................................1-4
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................1-5
MSI Special Features ...........................................................................1-6
T.O.P Tech™ .................................................................................1-6
PCAlert™ III .................................................................................1-7
FuzzyLogic™III ...........................................................................1-8
LiveBIOS™/LiveDriver™ ............................................................1-8
D-Bracket™ ................................................................................. 1-10
Chapter2.HardwareSetup ....................................................................... 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU ..............................................................2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-2
Installing the CPU Fan ..................................................................2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure .........................................2-4
Memory................................................................................................2-5
Introduction to DDR SDRAM....................................................... 2-5
DDR Module Combination ............................................................ 2-6
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-6
Power Supply .......................................................................................2-7
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ............................................2-7
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................2-7
BackPanel ............................................................................................2-8
Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 ......................................................... 2-8
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 ..................................................... 2-9
USB Connectors ............................................................................2-9
Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B ................................... 2-10
Joystick/Midi Connectors ........................................................... 2-10
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-10

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Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................... 2-11
Connectors......................................................................................... 2-12
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................... 2-12
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ........................................... 2-13
CD-InConnector:JCD1 ............................................................... 2-14
Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1 .................................................. 2-14
Modem-In Connector: JMD1....................................................... 2-14
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFA/SYSFA...................................... 2-15
Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 ............................................. 2-16
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR2 ............................................ 2-16
Front Panel Connector: JFP1 or JFP2........................................... 2-17
Front Panel Audio Connector: JP20 ............................................ 2-18
Front USB Connector: JUSB1 or JUSB3 ...................................... 2-19
D-Bracket™Connector:JLED1 ................................................... 2-20
Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-21
Clear CMOS Jumper:JBAT1 ........................................................ 2-21
Slots ................................................................................................... 2-22
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot......................................... 2-22
PCI Slots ...................................................................................... 2-22
CNR(Communication NetworkRiser) ......................................... 2-22
PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-23
Chapter3. BIOSSetup.............................................................................. 3-1
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............................................................... 3-11

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Power Management Features............................................................. 3-13
PNP/PCI Configurations..................................................................... 3-16
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-19
PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-22
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 3-23
Supervisor/User Password................................................................. 3-25
Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults.................................... 3-26
Glossary ....................................................................................................G-1

Getting Started
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Chapter 1. Getting Started
TOPICS
Mainboard Specification 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-5
MSI Special Features 1-6
Thank you for purchasing the 645E Max-C (MS-6547E v1.X) ATX
mainboard. The 645E Max-C is a superior computer mainboard based on
SiS645DX & SiS961B chipsets for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit
the advanced Intel®Pentium®4 processors in the 478 pin package, the 645E
Max-C delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform solution.
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Getting Started

Chapter 1
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CPU
Supports Socket 478 for Intel®Pentium®4 processors (Williamette- and
Northwood-core).
Supports FSB at 400/533MHz (100/133MHz QDR)
Supports 2.2GHz and up.
Chipset
SiS®645DX Chipset (702BGA)
- Supports 64-bit P4 processors at 533MHz.
- Supports 64-bit high performance DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 memory
controller.
- Supports AGP 4X/2X interface with fast write transaction.
- Supports bi-directional 16-bit data bus with 533MHz bandwidth MuTIOL.
SiS®961B Chipset (371BGA)
- Supports Dual-IDE ATA 66/100/133.
- AC’97 link controller.
- Low pin count interface for SIO.
MainMemory
Supports six memory banks using three184-pin DDR DIMM.
Supports up to 3GB DDR333/DDR266/DDR200 SDRAM.
Supports 2.5v DDR SDRAM.
Slots
One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 2x/4x slot.
Five PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
One CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot.
On-BoardIDE
An IDE controller on the SiS961B chipset provides ATA133 IDE HDD/CD-
ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA100/66/33 operation modes.
Can connect up to four IDE devices.
On-Board Peripherals
On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88Mbytes.
Mainboard Specification

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- 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B).
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode.
- 4 USB ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 2).
- 1 IrDA connector for SIR.
- 1 audio/game port.
Audio
S/W Realtek ALC201A AC'97 Codec.
BIOS
The mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the pe-
ripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
The mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
ATX Form Factor: 30.5cm(L) x 22.0cm(W).
Mounting
6 mounting holes.
Others
Modem (Internal/External) Ring Wake Up Function.
Suspend to RAM/Disk.
Support PC2001.

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DDR1
DDR2
DDR3
JMDM1
JP20
CPUFA
JBAT1
SYSFAJLED1
JIR2
JFP1
(optional)
PCI Slot 5
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 1
AGP Slot
IDE 1
IDE 2
CNR
USB
ports
JPW1
Top :
Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM A
COM B
Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard
JCD1
Codec
Winbond
W83697HF
JMD1
JAUX1
Top :
Game port
Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
FDD 1
SiS
961B
SiS
645DX
ATX
PowerSupply
BIOS
BATT
+
JUSB1
(optional)
JFP2
(optional)
JUSB3
(optional)
Mainboard Layout
645E Max-C (MS-6547E v1.X) ATX Mainboard

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Quick Components Guide
Component Function Reference
JWR1/JPW1 ATX power connectors See p. 2-7
JKBMS1 Mouse/keyboard connector See p. 2-8
USB Connectors Connecting to USB devices See p. 2-9
COM A & COM B Serial port connector See p. 2-10
LPT1 Parallel port connector See p. 2-11
FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector See p. 2-12
IDE1~ IDE2 Hard disk connectors See p. 2-13
JCD1/JAUX1/JMD1 CD/AUX/Modem-in connectors See p. 2-14
CPUFA/SYSFA Fan power connectors See p. 2-15
JMDM1 Wake on ring connector See p. 2-16
JIR2 IrDA infrared module connector See p. 2-16
JFP1/JFP2 Front panel connectors See p. 2-17
JP20 Front panel audio connector See p. 2-18
JUSB1/JUSB3 USB front connector See p. 2-19
JLED1 D-Bracket connector See p. 2-20
JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper See p. 2-21
AGP Slot Connecting to AGP cards See p. 2-22
PCI Slots Connecting to expansion cards See p. 2-22
CNR Slot Connecting to expansion cards See p. 2-22

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MSI Special Features
T.O.P Tech™
The T.O.P TechTM is an extended sensing device that can 100% accu-
rately detect the CPU’s temperature. You can find out the temperature on BIOS
setup menu. The PC AlertTM also provides the information.
CPU temperature on Setup menu
CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]
Current System Temp.
Current CPU Temperature
Current Top Tech. III Temp.
SYSTEM fan
POWER fan
CPU fan
Vcore
VTT
3.3V
+5V
+12V
-12V
-5V
VBAT(V)
5VSB(V)
Chassis Intrusion Detect [Disabled]
Shutdown Temperature [Disabled]
Item Help
Menu Level >
↑ ↓ → ← Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help
F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright(C) 1984-2001 Award Software
PC Health Status

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PC Alert™ III
The PC AlertTM III is a utility you can find in the CD-ROM disk. The
utility is just like your PC doctor that can de-
tect the following PC hardware status during
real time operation:
* monitor CPU & system temperatures
* monitor fan speed(s)
* monitor system voltage
* monitor chassis intrusion
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.
Note: Items shown on PC Alert III vary depending on your system’s
status.

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Fuzzy Logic™III
The Fuzzy Logic™ III utility allows users to overclock the CPU FSB
(Front Side Bus) frequency in the Windows environment. Select the CPU fre-
quency you prefer and click Go to apply the frequency or click Save allowing
the system to run at the specified frequency each time when the system is
powered on.
Features:
zDisplay Current System Status
- CPU Fan
- CPU Temp.
- Vcore
- Vio
- Memory Clock
- CPU Clock
- AGP Clock
- PCI Clock
zAdjust CPU FSB Frequency

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Live BIOS™/Live Driver™
The Live BIOSTM is a tool used to detect and update your
BIOS online so that you don’t need to search for the correct
BIOS version through the whole web site. To use the function,
you need to install the “MSI Live Update Series” application.
After installation, the “MSI Live Update Series” icon (as the
right view) will appear on the screen.
Double click the “MSI Live Update Series” icon, and the following screen
will appear.
Four buttons are placed on the left column of the screen. Click the desired
button to start the update process.
zz
zz
zLive BIOS – Updates the BIOS online. If your motherboard does not support
the function, the “sorry” message is displayed.
zz
zz
zLive Driver – Updates the drivers online. If your motherboard does not sup-
port the function, the “sorry” message is displayed.
zz
zz
zLive VGA BIOS – Updates the VGA BIOS online. If your VGA device does
not support the function, the “sorry” message appears.
zz
zz
zLive VGA Driver – Updates the VGA driver online. If your VGA device does
not support the function, the “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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D-Bracket™
D-Bracket™ is an 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™
D-Bracket 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.
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D-Bracket 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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Hardware Setup
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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.
TOPICS
Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-2
Memory Installation 2-5
Power Supply 2-7
Back Panel 2-8
Connectors 2-12
Jumpers 2-21
Slots 2-22
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Chapter 2
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Open Lever
Dot / Cut edge
Sliding
Plate
Close
Lever
Central Processing Unit: CPU
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
sinkandacoolingfanattachedonthetoptopreventoverheating. Ifyoudonot
find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase and install
them before turning on the computer.
1. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Then, raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
2. Look for the dot/cut edge. The
dot/cut edge should point to-
wards the lever pivot. The
CPU will only fit in the correct
orientation.
3. Hold the CPU down firmly,
and then close the lever to
complete the installation.
CPUInstallation Procedures
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system,
always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to
protect the CPU from overheating.
WARNING!