MSI KT3 Ultra2-C MS-6593 User manual

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KT3 Ultra2-C
Version 1.0
G52-MA00624
MS-6593 (v1.X) ATX Mainboard

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Manual Rev: 1.0
Release Date: June 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-StarInternational MS-6593
Testedtocomply
withFCCStandard
ForHomeor OfficeUse

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CopyrightNotice
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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AMI®is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V1.0 First release June 2002
TechnicalSupport
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: [email protected]

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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. DO NOTCOVER THEOPENINGS.
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 UnplugthePower Cord beforeinsertingany add-on cardormodule.
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
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement ...........................................ii
Copyright Notice ..........................................................................................iii
Revision History ...........................................................................................iii
Technical Support ......................................................................................... iii
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................iv
Chapter1.GettingStarted ........................................................................ 1-1
Mainboard Specifications ....................................................................1-2
Mainboard Layout ...............................................................................1-4
MSI Special Features ...........................................................................1-5
PCAlert™ III .................................................................................1-5
LiveBIOS™/LiveDriver™ ............................................................1-6
Live Monitor™ ..............................................................................1-7
D-Bracket™2 (Optional) ............................................................... 1-8
FuzzyLogic™ 4 ........................................................................... 1-10
CPU Thermal Protection .............................................................. 1-11
Chapter2.HardwareSetup ....................................................................... 2-1
Quick Components Guide ....................................................................2-2
Central Processing Unit: CPU .............................................................. 2-3
CPU Installation Procedures ......................................................... 2-3
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure .........................................2-5
CPU Clock Frequency Selection through BIOS............................. 2-5
Memory................................................................................................2-6
Introduction to DDR SDRAM.......................................................2-6
DIMM Module Combination......................................................... 2-7
Installing DDR Modules ............................................................... 2-7
Power Supply .......................................................................................2-8
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ............................................2-8
ATX 12V Power Connector: JPW1 ................................................2-8

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BackPanel ............................................................................................2-9
Mouse Connector ......................................................................... 2-9
Keyboard Connector ................................................................... 2-10
USB Connectors.......................................................................... 2-10
Serial Port Connectors: COM A & COM B.................................. 2-11
RJ-45LANJack (Optional) .......................................................... 2-11
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1...................................................... 2-12
Joystick/Midi Connector ............................................................. 2-13
Audio Port Connectors ............................................................... 2-13
Connectors......................................................................................... 2-14
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1........................................... 2-14
ATA133 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ............................. 2-15
Fan Power Connectors: CFAN1/SFAN1 ...................................... 2-16
CD-In Connector: J10 .................................................................. 2-17
SPDIF Connector: JSP1 (Optional) .............................................. 2-17
IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 ............................................ 2-18
Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: J3 ...................................... 2-18
Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 ......................................... 2-19
Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD1 ........................................ 2-20
Power Saving Switch Connector: JGS1........................................ 2-21
Bluetooth Connector: JBT1 (Optional) ........................................ 2-21
Front USB Connectors: JUSB2/JUSB3 ........................................ 2-22
D-Bracket™2 Connector:JLED .................................................. 2-24
Jumpers .............................................................................................. 2-25
Clear CMOS Jumper:JBAT1 ........................................................ 2-25
FSB Clock Override Jumper: SW3 ............................................... 2-26
Slots ................................................................................................... 2-27
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot......................................... 2-27
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots.......................... 2-27

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CNR(CommunicationNetwork Riser) Slot .................................. 2-27
PCI Interrupt Request Routing .................................................... 2-28
Chapter3.BIOS Setup.............................................................................. 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............................................................... 3-13
Power Management Features............................................................. 3-18
PNP/PCI Configurations..................................................................... 3-22
Integrated Peripherals ........................................................................ 3-24
PC Health Status ................................................................................ 3-27
Frequency/Voltage Control ................................................................ 3-28
Set Supervisor/User Password........................................................... 3-30
Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults.................................... 3-31
Appendix:Using4-or6-ChannelAudioFunction ....................................A-1
Installing the Audio Driver .................................................................A-2
Installation for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP ................................A-2
Using 4- or 6-Channel Audio Function ...............................................A-4
Attaching Speakers ......................................................................A-4
Selecting 4- or 6-Channel Setting .................................................A-6
Testing the Connected Speakers.........................................................A-8
Testing Each Speaker ...................................................................A-8
PlayingKaraOK ..................................................................................A-9
PlayingKaraOK............................................................................A-9
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ T-1
Glossary ....................................................................................................G-1

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Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting
Started
Thank you for purchasing KT3 Ultra2-C (MS-6593 v1.
X) ATX mainboard. The KT3 Ultra2-C is based on VIA®Apollo
KT333 & VT8235 chipsets and provides six USB 2.0 ports for
high-speed data transmission, one SPDIF pinheader for digital
audio transmission, and one extra Bluetooth pinheader that ful-
fills your need for wireless connection. Designed to fit the ad-
vanced AMD®Athlon™,Athlon™ XPor Duron™ processors,
the KT3 Ultra2-C delivers a high performance and professional
desktop platform solution.
Getting Started

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Mainboard Specifications
CPU
hSupports Socket A (Socket-462) for AMD®Athlon™/Athlon™ XP /Duron™
processors.
hSupports up to 2200+ (1.8GHz) or higher speed.
Chipset
hVIA®KT333 chipset
-FSB@200/266MHz.
-Supports DDR200/266/333memory.
- AGP 4X and PCI advanced high performance memory controller.
hVIA®VT8235 chipset
- Integrated Direct Sound AC97 audio.
- Dual channel Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 master mode EIDE controller.
- ACPI & PC2001 compliant enhanced power management.
- Integrated USB 2.0 controller.
MainMemory
hSupports four memory banks using two 184-pin DDR DIMMs.
hSupports up to 2GB PC2700/2100/1600 DDR SDRAMs.
hSupports 2.5v DDR SDRAM.
Slots
hOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot.
-SupportsAGP 2.0 1x/2x/4x.
hSix 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface).
hOne CNR (Communication Network Riser) slot.
On-BoardIDE
hAn IDE controller on the VT8235/VT8233A chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-
ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA133/100/66/33 operation modes.
hCan connect up to four IDE devices.
On-BoardPeripherals
hOn-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88Mbytes
- 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B)

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- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 1 IrDA connector for SIR/ASKIR/HPSIR
- 1 audio/game port
- SPDIF output (1 x 3) with housing (Optional)
- 6 USB 2.0 ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 4)
Bluetooth (Optional)
h1 Bluetooth connector for wireless connection.
Audio
hRealTek ALC650 6-channel audio.
LAN (Optional)
h10/100Mbps Ethernet onboard.
BIOS
hThe mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the pe-
ripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
hThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
hATX Form Factor: 30.5 cm (L) x 20 cm (W).
Mounting
h6 mounting holes.
Others
hSuspend to RAM/Disk (S3/S4).
hPC2001compliant.
hVoltage independent adjustment in CPU, DDR, AGP.