MSI MS-6163VA User manual

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
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The MS-6163VA ATX VIA mainboard is a high-performance personal
computer mainboard based on the Intel®Pentium®II processor. The Intel®
Pentium®II processor supports MMXTM (Multimedia Extension) technology.
The mainboard uses the highly integrated VIA®VT82C693 chipset to
support the PCI/ISA and Green standards, and to provide the Host/AGP
bridge. TheVIA®VT82C596A chipset integrates all system control functions
such as ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface). The ACPI
provides more Energy Saving Features for the OSPM(OS Direct Power
Management) function. The VIA®VT82C596A chipset also improves the
IDE transfer rate by supporting Ultra DMA/33 IDE that transfers data at the
rate of 33MB/s.
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INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Mainboard Features
CPU
lSlot 1 for Intel®Pentium®II/Pentium®III/CeleronTM processor.
lSupports233MHz,266MHz,300MHz,333MHz,350MHz,400MHz,
450MHz,500MHzand faster.
Chipset
lVIA®VT82C693chipset
FSB(FrontSideBus)
l66.6MHz, 100MHz and faster clocks are supported.
MainMemory
lSupports six memory banks using three 168-pin unbuffered DIMM.
lSupportsamaximum memory sizeof384MB (8M x8) or 768MB (16Mx 4)
registered DIMM only.
lSupportsECC(1-bit Error Code Correct) function.
lSupports 3.3v SDRAM DIMM.
Slots
lOne AGP slot.
- AGP specification compliant
- AGP66/133MHz 3.3v device support
lFive 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots and two 16-bit ISA Bus slots (wherein
one slot is shared).
*See Chapter 2-48 for further details on PCI slots.
lSupports 3.3v/5v PCI bus Interface.
On-BoardIDE
lAn IDE controller on the Intel®PIIX4E PCI Chipset provides IDE HDD/
CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA/33 operation modes.
lCan connect up to four IDE devices.

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On-BoardPeripherals
lOn-BoardPeripherals include:
-1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
2.88Mbytes.
-2 serial port (COM A) + (COM B)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 2 USB ports
- 1 IrDA connector
- 1 Audio port ( Line_Out, Line_In, and Mic_In Jack) and 1 MIDI/
GamePort
Audio (Optional)
lCreative®ES1373
-Running on PCI BUS.
-64 Voice and AC3 Capable
- Support Direct Sound and Direct Sound 3D
-AC97’Compliant
- Support SPDIFTM output
BIOS
lThe mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the
peripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
lThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface(DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
lACPI(Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) feature.
Dimension
lATXForm Factor : 30cm(L)x19.2cm(W) x 4layersPCB
Mounting
l6 mounting holes.

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OtherFeatures
lKeyboard Password Wake-Up
lLAN Wake-Up
lInternal/External Modem Wake-Up

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1.2 Mainboard Layout
MS-6163VA ATX VIA Mainboard
PCI SLOT 3
PCI SLOT 2
PCI SLOT 1
ISA SLOT 2
ATX
Power Supply
VT82C693
SLOT 1
DIMM 2
Top: Mouse
Bottom:
Keyboard
Top:Port1
USB
DIMM 1
IDE2
Bottom:
Port2
IDE1
FDD
VT82C596A
JMDM1 JFP
JGS1
JBAT1
BIOS
JPHONE:MDM_IN
JAUX: AUX_IN
CPUFAN
JSOR1
JRMS1
PSFAN
IR
BATT
+
Top: LPT
Bottom:
COM1/
COM2
Top: Midi/
GamePort
Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
JCD: CD_IN
SW2
JKBV
System
Hardware
Monitor
(optional)
AGP SLOT
JCASE
DIMM 3
PCI SLOT 4
PCI SLOT 5
ISA SLOT 1
JWOL1
SYSFAN
WINBOND W83977EF-AW
SB_Link
JT3
Creative
ES1373
(Optional)

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Central Processing Unit: CPU
This mainboard operates with Intel®Pentium®II/CeleronTM processor. The
mainboard uses a CPU Slot called Slot 1 for easy CPU installation. The CPU
should always have a Heat Sink and a cooling fan attached to prevent
overheating.

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2.1-1 CPU Installation Procedures
A. OEM Pentium®II Processor Installation Procedures
Different kinds of Pentium®II processor that is currently used: the OEM
version, the Boxed version, and CeleronTM. OEM Pentium®II Processor has
no Heat Sink, Fan and Heat Sink Support, the Boxed Pentium®II Processor
is provided with Heat Sink w/ fan and Heat Sink Support, while the
CeleronTM processor is a plain processor card without cover or heatsink.
Required Things:
Pentium®IIprocessor-Processor.
*RetentionMechanism(RM)- Plastic Guide that holds the S.E.C. Catridge
in the Slot 1 connector.
*RetentionMechanismAttachMount(RMAM) -Bolt/Bridgeassemblies
inserted up through the bottom of the
motherboard. RM secures to RMAM ( 2
RMAM required per RM ).
*Heat Sink SupportBase (HSSBASE) - Plastic support bar mounted to
the mainboard under the ATX heatsink.
(One leg is always bigger than the other one)
Processor
Lock
Retention
Mechanism
Pentium®II
Processor
Heat Sink
W/Fan
Notch Hole
Heat Sink
Support Base Heat Sink
Support Pin
Heat Sink
Support
Top Bar

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*HeatSink Support Pin (HSSPIN) - Plastic pins inserted through the
HSSBASE to secure it to the mainboard (2
required per Assembly).
*Heat Sink Support TopBar (HSSTOP) - Plastic bar that clips onto the
HSSBASE through the fins on the ATX
heatsink.
**Heat Sink w/ fan - Heat Sink that can be attached to the Pentium®II
processorwith metal clip.
Note:* Provided by MSI mainboard.
** Provided by Special request.
RM
HSSPIN
HSSTOP
HSSBASE
RMAM

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SLOT1
Retention
Mechanism
êê
Key
êê
Retention
Mechanism
Attach Mount
Notch
Key
Step 1: Insert the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount at the bottom
of the mainboard.
Step 2: Install the Retention Mechanism.
Look for the key on Slot 1, and match it with the Notch Key on the
Retention Mechanism for proper direction. Then, attach the
Retention Mechanism to the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount.
Use a Screwdriver to secure the Retention Mechanism.

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Step 3: Install the Heat Sink Support Base.
Look for the Two holes across Slot 1, and match it with the Two legs
of the Heat Sink Support Base for the proper direction. Take note
that one hole/leg is bigger than the other. The Four top pins of the
Heat Sink Support Base should also be oriented towards Slot 1.
Push the Heat Sink Support Base onto the mainboard, until you hear
a click sound. Check for a perfect fit.
Step 4: Install the Heat Sink Support Pin.
Push the Heat Sink Support Pins onto the two holes of the Heat Sink
Support Base. Check for a perfect fit. These pins are used to secure
the Heat Sink Support Base.
Heat Sink
Support Base
Heat Sink
Support Pin
Leg
pins

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S.E.C. Cartridge - Thermal
P
Isometric View
Step 5: Install the Heat Sink with Fan to the Processor.
Push down the metal clips, so that they are in line with the back of
the Heat Sink. Be careful, so as not detach the metal clips from the
HeatSink.
In case the metal clips are detached from the Heat Sink, re-attach
them. Look for the arrow on the metal clip. This arrow should be
pointing down and aligned with the Heat Sink Support Base Holder.
Attach the Heat Sink to the processor.
- Look at the back of the Heat Sink and take note of the 2 secure
posts. Insert these 2 Secure posts to the 2 secure holes on the
back of the processor.
- Align the ears of the metal clips with the clip holders on the back of
the processor. Use a screw driver to push the metal clips onto the
clip holders. Check for a perfect fit.
Pentium®II Processor (Back)
â
Thearrow
shouldbe
pointing
down.
Metal Clips
Heat Sink w/ Fan
Metal Clips Ear
Metal Clips Ear
Secure
Posts
Heat Sink w/ Fan(Back)
HeatSink
BaseHolder
Secure
holes
Clip Holder
Clip Holder

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Step 6: Install the Processor.
Unlock the Processor by pushing in the Processor Locks.
Insert the Processor like inserting a PCI or an ISA card.
Step 7: Lock the Processor Locks.
Secure the CPU by pulling the Processor Locks out.
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Step 8: Install the Heat Sink Support Top Bar.
Push the Heat Sink Support Top Bar to the Heat Sink Support Base,
Until you hear a “click” sound. Check for a perfect fit.
The installation is now complete.
Heatsink
Support Top
Bar

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B. Boxed Pentium®II Processor Installation Procedures
The Boxed Pentium®II Processor has a built- in Fan and Heat Sink. It also
has a Heat Sink Support. So if you’re going to use a Boxed PentiumTM II
Processor, all you need is the Retention Mechanism.
SLOT1
Retention
Mechanism
êê
Key
êê
Retention
Mechanism
Attach Mount
Notch
Key
Step 1: Insert the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount at the bottom
of the mainboard.
Step 2: Install the Retention Mechanism.
Look for the key on Slot 1, and match it with the Notch Key on the
Retention Mechanism for proper direction. Then, attach the
Retention Mechanism to the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount.
Use a Screwdriver to secure the Retention Mechanism.

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Step 3: Install the Heat Sink Support Base.
Look for the 2 holes across Slot 1, and match it with the 2 Heat Sink
Support Base. Take note that one hole/base is bigger than the other.
Push the Heat Sink Support Base onto the mainboard, until you hear
a click sound. Check for a perfect fit.
PC-3742
Retention
Mechanism
Notch
Hole
HeatSink
Support Base

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PC-3743
HeatSink
Support Lock
Intel®Boxed
Pentium®II
Processor
Step 4: Install the Heat Sink Support.
Attach the 2 Heat Sink Supports to the sides of the Processor. These
Heat Sink Supports will fit in any direction, so be sure that the Heat
Sink Support Locks are oriented outwards for the proper direction.
HeatSink
Support

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PC-3744
Processor
Lock
Heatsink
Support
Lock
Step 5: Unlock the Processor Locks and Heat Sink Support Locks.
Push in the Processor Locks. Open the Heat Sink Support Locks.
Step 6: Insert the Processor like inserting a PCI or an ISA card.

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PC-3745
Step 7: Lock the Processor Locks and Heat Sink Support Locks
Secure the CPU by pushing out the Processor Locks. Close the Heat
Sink Support Locks.
The installation is now complete.

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SLOT1
Retention
Mechanism
êê
Key
êê
Retention
Mechanism
Attach Mount
Notch
Key
Step 1: Insert the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount at the bottom
of the mainboard.
Step 2: Install the Retention Mechanism.
Look for the key on Slot 1, and match it with the Notch Key on the
Retention Mechanism for proper direction. Then, attach the
Retention Mechanism to the Retention Mechanism Attach Mount.
Use a Screwdriver to secure the Retention Mechanism.
C. OEM CeleronTM Processor Installation Procedures

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Step 3: Install the MSI Heat Sink (optional) to the Processor.
Push down the plastic clips, so that they are in line with the hole on
the processor. Check for perfect fit.
Step 4: Install the Processor.
Insert the Processor like inserting a PCI or an ISA card.
Step 5: Lock the Processor.
Lock the processor by putting the MSI Retention Cap provided. The
MSI Retention Cap will only fit in one direction. The MSI Retention
Cap is only used with Intel®CeleronTM processor and Intel®
Penitum®IIprocessor (S.E.C.C.2).
ê
Heat Sink
CeleronTM
processor
ê
plastic Clip
The instruction procedure may
vary depending on the Heat Sink
that you’re using.
ê
MSI Retention Cap
Notch
Hole Notch
Hole
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