MSI 845 Pro2-C User manual

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Version 1.0
G52-MA00497
MS-6562 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard
MSI
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL
845 Pro2-C

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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: Jan. 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 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-Star International MS-6562
Tested to comply
with FCC Standard
For Home or Office Use

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Edition
Jan. 2002
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 Jan. 2002

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Safety Instructions
1. Read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Save this Users Guide for possible use later.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity.
4. Lay this equipment on a stable and flat surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent
the equipment from overheating. Note: Do not cover the openings.
6. Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been
adjusted properly to the value of 110/220V before connecting the equip-
ment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do not
place anything on 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 the equipment
or cause an electrical shock.
11. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
lthe power cord or plug is damaged
lliquid has penetrated into the equipment
lthe equipment has been exposed to moisture
lthe equipment has not work well or you can not get it work according
to Users Guide
lthe equipment was dropped and damaged
lthe equipment has obvious signs of breakage
12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a stor-
age temperature of 600 C (1400F) or above, which may damage the
equipment.
CAUTION: To prevent explosion caused by improper battery
replacement, use the same or equivalent type of battery recommended
by the manufacturer only.

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1. Getting Started ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specification ...................................................................... 1-2
Mainboard Layout ............................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide .................................................................... 1-5
Connectors & Jumpers ......................................................................... 1-6
Back Panel ............................................................................................ 1-8
Chapter 2. AMI BIOS Setup ..................................................................... 2-1
Entering Setup...................................................................................... 2-2
Selecting the First Boot Device ..................................................... 2-2
Control Keys ................................................................................. 2-3
Getting Help .................................................................................. 2-3
The Main Menu ................................................................................... 2-4
Standard CMOS Features .................................................................... 2-5
Advanced BIOS Features .................................................................... 2-6
Advanced Chipset Features................................................................. 2-7
Power Management Setup ................................................................... 2-8
PNP/PCI Configurations....................................................................... 2-9
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 2-10
Hardware Monitor Setup .................................................................... 2-11
Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults.................................... 2-12
Supervisor/User Password ................................................................. 2-13
IDE HDD AUTO Detection ................................................................ 2-15

Getting Started
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Chapter 1. Getting Started 1
Getting Started
Thank you for purchasing the 845 Pro2-C v1.X ATX mainboard. The 845
Pro2-C mainboard is based on Intel®82845 & ICH2 chipsets for optimal system
efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel®Pentium®4 processors in the
478 pin package, the 845 Pro2-C v1.X delivers a high performance and profes-
sional desktop platform solution.
TOPICS
Mainboard Specification 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-5
Connectors & Jumpers 1-6
Back Panel 1-8

Chapter 1
1-2
CPU
Support Socket 478 for Intel®Pentium®4 Willamette/Northwood processor
Support1.3GHz,1.4GHz,1.5GHz,1.6GHz,1.7GHz,1.8GHz,1.9GHz,2GHz,
2.2GHz and up* (*not tested yet)
Chipset
Intel®845 chipset (593 FC-BGA)
- Support 100MHz FSB
- Support 400MHz Intel NetBurst micro-architecture bus
- 1.5V AGP interface with 4x data transfer and 4x fast write capability
Intel®ICH2 chipset (360 EBGA)
- AC97 Controller Integrated
- 2 full IDE channels, up to ATA 100
- Low pin count interface for SIO
MainMemory
Support three PC133 SDRAM sockets
Support up to 3 GB memory size
Slots
One AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) 4x slot (1.5V only)
Six PCI 2.2 32-bit Master PCI bus slots
One CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot
Support 3.3V/5V PCI bus Interface
On-BoardIDE
An IDE controller on the ICH2 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with
PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA33/66/100 operation modes
Can connect up to four IDE devices
On-Board Peripherals
On-Board Peripherals include:
- 1floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88
Mbytes
- 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 4 USB ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 2)
- 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In/Game port
Mainboard Specification

Getting Started
1-3
Audio
ICH2 chip integrated
AC97 codec supports 2 channel Audio
BIOS
The mainboard BIOS provides Plug & Play function which detects the
peripheral 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 x 20cm
Mounting
6 mounting holes
Others
Support Modem Wake-up function
Support STR/STD
PC 2001 Compliant

Chapter 1
1-4
Mainboard Layout
845 Pro2-C (MS-6562 v1.X) ATX Mainboard
SFAN1
PSFAN1
CFAN1
JDB1
DIM2
DIM3
ATX Power
Supply
IDE 1
IDE 2
Winbond
W83627HF-AW
CNR
USB
ports
Top : mouse
Bottom: keyboard
JCD1
JPW1
JBAT1
JAUX1
JMD1
Codec
JAUD1
To p :
Game port
Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
FDD1
AGP Slot
JIR1 JWR1 JUSB1
JFP1
JFP2
JGS1
BATT
+
ICH 2
PCI Slot 6
PCI Slot 5
PCI Slot 4
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 1
FWH

Getting Started
1-5
Quick Components Guide
Component Function
CONN1 ATX 20-pin power connector
JPW1 ATX 12V power connector
JKBMS1 Mouse connector
JKBMS1 Keyboard connector
USB Connectors Connecting to USB devices
COM A & COM B Serial port connector
LPT1 Parallel port connector
FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector
JGS1 Power saving switch connector
IDE1~ IDE2 Hard disk connectors
JCD1 CD-in connector
JAUX1 Aux line-in connector
JMD1 Modem-in connector
CFAN1/SFAN1/PSFAN1 Fan power connectors
JFP1/JFP2 Front panel connectors
JAUD1 Front panel audio connector
JUSB1 Front USB connector
JIR1 IrDA infrared module connector
JDB1 D-Bracket connector
JWR1 Wake on ring connector
JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper
AGP Slot Connecting to AGP cards
PCI Slots Connecting to expansion cards
CNR Slot Connecting to expansion cards