MSI MS-6178E User manual

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The MS-6178 MICRO ATX WH5 mainboard is a high-performance computer
mainboard based on Intel®810 chipset. The MS-6178 is designed for the
Intel®CeleronTM (PPGA) processor for inexpensive business/personal
desktop markets.
The Intel®810 chipset is the first generation Integrated Graphics chipset for
the Intel®CeleronTM processor. The graphics accelerator architecture
consists of dedicated multi-media engines executing in parallel to deliver
high performance 3D, 2D, and motion compensation video capabilities. An
integrated centralized memory arbiter allocates memory bandwidth to
multiple system agents to optimize system memory utilization. A new
chipset component interconnect, the hub interface, is designed into the Intel
810 chipset to provide an efficient communication channel between the
memory controller hub and I/O hub controller.
The Intel®810 chipset contains three core components: the Graphics and
MemoryControllerHub(GMCH),theI/OControllerHub(ICH0/ICH)andthe
FirmwareHub(FWH). TheGMCHintegratesa 66/100MHz,P6family
system bus controller, integrates 2D/3D graphics accelerator, 100MHz
SDRAM controller and high-speed hub interface for communication with the
ICH0/ICH. TheICH0/ICHintegratesan Ultra ATA/33(ICH0)or Ultra ATA/
66(ICH)controller, USB host controller,LPCinterfacecontroller, FWH
interface controller, PCI interface controller, AC’97 digital controller and a
hub interface for communication with the GMCH.
The Intel®82802 Firmware Hub (FWH) component is part of the Intel®810
chipset. The FWH is key to enabling future security and manageability
infrastructure for the PC platform.
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INTRODUCTION

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1.1 Mainboard Features
CPU
lSupport Socket370 for Intel®CeleronTM processor.
lSupport300MHz, 333MHz,366MHz, 400MHz,433MHz,466Mhz orhigher
Chipset
lIntel®810(GMCH) chipset. (421BGA)
- Integrated Graphics Controller
- Intel DDM Architecture
- SDRAM memory Independent of System Bus
lIntel®ICHchipset. (241 BGA)
- AC’97 Controller Integrated
- 2 full IDE channels, up to ATA66
- Low pin count interface for SIO
FrontSideBus(FSB)
l66/100MHz clocks are supported.
MainMemory
lSupport two 168-pin DIMM sockets.
lSupportamaximummemory size of 256MB(64Mbit technology) or
512MB(128Mbittechnology)SDRAM.
Slots
lOne AMR (Audio Modem Riser) and one PTI (PanelLink TV-Out Inter-
face).
lThree 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots.
lSupport 3.3v/5v PCI bus Interface.
On-BoardIDE
lAnIDE controller on the ICH/ICH0 chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM
with PIO, Bus Master, Ultra DMA/33 and Ultra DAM/66 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.
-2serialport(COMA+COMB)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 2 USB ports and 1 USB connector
- 1 IrDA connector for SIR.
-1 VGA port
Video
lGMCH chip integrated
l2D/3DGraphics
lOnboard4MB Display Cache(SGRAM/SDRAM) optional.
Audio
lICH chip integrated (Software Audio)
-AC’97 Compliant
lAurealVortex8810. (Hardware Audio -- Optional)
- DirectSound hardware acceleration
- Post processing hardware
- Aureal Soft Wavetable
- Aureal Soft A3D
- Full Sound Blaster compatibility
- Aureal Enhanced Motorola Softmodem with Silicon DAA support.
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.
Dimension
lMicro ATX Form Factor
Mounting
l6 mounting holes.

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SystemHardwareMonitor
lCPU Fan Revolution Detect
lCPU Fan Control (the fan will automatically stop when the system enters
suspend mode)
lSystem Voltage Detect
lCPU Overheat Warning.
lDisplay Actual Current Voltage
OtherFeatures
lKeyboard Password Wake-Up (reserved)
lLANWake-Up
lInternal/ExternalModemWake-Up

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1.2 Mainboard Layout
PCI SLOT 3
PCI SLOT 2
PCI SLOT 1
ATX
Power Supply
Intel
810
chipset
(GMCH)
Socket 370
DIMM 2
Top: mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
Top:Port 1
USB
DIMM 1
IDE2
Bottom:
Port2
IDE1
FDD
ICH
JMDM1
JP4
JFP1
JGS1
JBAT1JWOL1
CD_IN
AUX_IN
COM B
Top: LPT
Bottom:
COMA
VGAPort
Top: Midi/
GamePort
Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
MS-6178MICRO ATX WH5Mainboard
MODEM_IN
CPUFAN
SDRAM
JKBV1
SDRAM
AMR PTI
FWH
JGL1
J15
JP3
J10
J9
J2
Aureal
Vortex 8810
(optional)
J22(Optional)
BATT
+
CODEC
J26

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CPU
CPU
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard operates with Intel®CeleronTM processor. The mainboard
uses a CPU socket called Socket 370 for easy CPU installation. The CPU
should always have a Heat Sink and a cooling fan attached to prevent
overheating.
3. Press the lever down to
complete the installation.
2. Locate Pin 1 in the socket
and look for the white dot or
cut edge in the CPU. Match
Pin 1 with the white dot/cut
edge. Then, insert the CPU.
It should insert easily.
OpenLever
Pin1
Sliding
Plate
White dot/
Cut edge
Close
Lever
1. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Then, raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
2.1-1 CPU Installation Procedures
Pin1

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The mainboard CPU Bus Frequency can be set through BIOS setup
If CPUClock = 66MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 3.5
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Busratio
= 66MHzx3.5
= 233MHz
2.1-2 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
2.1-3 Overclocking Jumper: J2
Overclocking is operating a CPU/Processor beyond its specified
frequency. J2 jumper is used for overclocking.
J2
J2 Function
Short
Open
Automatically detect CPU
Bus Frequency
Allows CPU overclocking.
Set 66MHz to 150Mhz

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2.1-4 Fan Power Connector: CPUFAN
This connector support system cooling fan with + 12V. It supports three pin
head connector. When connecting the wire to the connector, always take
note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V,
the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. If your
mainboard has System Hardware Monitor chipset on-board, you must use a
specially designed fan with speed sensor to take advantage of this function.
For fans with fan speed sensor, every rotation of the fan will send out 2
pulses. System Hardware Monitor will count and report the fan rotation
speed.
Note: 1. Always consult vendor for proper CPU cooling fan.
2. CPU FAN supports the FAN control. You can install PC Alert
utility. This will automatically control the CPU FAN Speed according
to the actual CPU temperature.
CPUFAN
CPUFAN: Processor Fan
+12V
SENSOR
GND

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2.2 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1/J26
A battery must be used to retain the mainboard configuration in CMOS
RAM. Short 1-2 pins of JBAT1/J26 to store the CMOS data.
Keep Data Clear Data
11
3
3
Note: You can clear CMOS by shorting 2-3 pin, while the system is off.
Then, return to 1-2 pin position. Avoid clearing the CMOS while
the system is on, it will damage the mainboard. Always unplug
the power cord from the wall socket.
22
J26
13
JBAT1
13

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2.3 Memory Installation
2.3-1 Memory Bank Configuration
Themainboardsupportsa maximum memory size of 256MB(64-bit technol-
ogy) or 512MB(128-bit technology for SDRAM: It provides two 168-pin
unbuffered DIMMs (Double In-Line Memory Module) sockets. It supports
8 MB to 128 Mbytes DIMM memory module.
DIMM1(Bank0+ Bank1) DIMM2(Bank2+Bank3)

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A. HowtoinstallaDIMMModule
1. The DIMM slot has 2 Notch Keys “VOLT and DRAM”, so the
DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot.
Then push it in.
3. The plastic clip at the side of the DIMM slot will automatically
close.
Single Sided DIMM
Double Sided DIMM
VOLTDRAM
2.3-2 Memory Installation Procedures

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1. Supports only SDRAM DIMM.
2. To operate properly, at least one 168-pin DIMM module must be in-
stalled.
3. This mainboard supports Table Free memory, so memory can be installed
on DIMM1 or DIMM 2 in any order.
4. Supports 3.3 volt DIMM.
5. The DRAM addressing and the size supported by the mainboard is
shown below:
2.3-3 Memory Population Rules
Table 2.3-1 SDRAM Memory Addressing
16M 1Mx16 ASYM 11 8 8MBx4 16MBx8
2Mx8 ASYM 11 9 16MBx8 32MBx16
64M 2Mx32 ASYM 11 9 32MBx2 64MBx4
2Mx32 ASYM 12 8 16MBx2 32MBx4
4Mx16 ASYM 11 10 32MB 64MB
4Mx16 ASYM 13 8 32MB 64MB
8Mx8 ASYM 13 9 64MB 128MB
64M 2Mx32 ASYM 11 8 16MB 32MB
4Mx16 ASYM 12 8 --- ---
8Mx8 ASYM 12 9 --- ---
DRAM
Tech.
DRAM
Density &
Width
DRAM
Addressing Address Size MB/DIMM
Row Column Single
Side(S) Double
Side(D)
no.
pcs. no. pcs.

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2.4 Case Connector: JFP1
TheKeylock, Power Switch, Reset Switch, Power LED, Speaker, and HDD
LED are all connected to the JFP1 connector block.
JFP1
Power
Switch
Power LED
+
Reset
Switch
HDD
LED
+
Speaker
Buzzer
(short
pin)
14
15
Keylock
Dual
Color
LED
Single
Color
LED

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2.4-1 Power Switch
Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. This switch has the same feature
withJRMS1.
2.4-2 Reset Switch
Reset switch is used to reboot the system rather than turning the power ON/
OFF. Avoid rebooting while the HDD LED is lit. You can connect the Reset
switch from the system case to this pin.
2.4-3 Power LED
The Power LED is lit while the system power is on. Connect the Power LED
from the system case to this pin. There are two types of LED that you can
use:3-pin single color LED or 2-pin dual color LED(ACPIrequest).
a. 3 pin single color LED connect to pin 4, 5, & 6. This LED will lit
when the system is on.
b. 2 pin dual color LED connect to pin 5 & 6.
GREENColor: Indicate the system is in full on mode.
ORANGEColor: Indicate the system is in suspend mode.
2.4-4 Speaker
Speaker from the system case is connected to this pin.
Ifon-board Buzzer is available:
Shortpin 14-15: On-board Buzzer Enabled.
Openpin 14-15: On-board Buzzer Disabled.
2.4-5 HDD LED
HDD LED shows the activity of a hard disk drive. Avoid turning the power
off while the HDD led is lit. You can connect the HDD LED from the system
case to this pin.
2.4-6 Keylock
Keylock allows you to disable the keyboard for security purposes. You can
connect the keylock to this pin.

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2.5 Floppy Disk Connector: FDD
The mainboard also provides a standard floppy disk connector FDD that
supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This
connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables.
FDD
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2.6 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2
The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA/66 (ICH)/
Ultra DMA/33(ICH0) Controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master,
and Ultra DMA/33 function. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and
IDE2 (secondary). You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM,
120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices to IDE1 and
IDE2. These connectors support the provided IDE hard disk cable.
IDE1(PrimaryIDEConnector)
The first hard drive should always be connected to IDE1. IDE1 can
connect a Master and a Slave drive. You must configure second hard
drive to Slave mode by setting the jumper accordingly.
IDE2(SecondaryIDE Connector)
IDE2 can also connect a Master and a Slave drive.
Primary IDE Connector
Secondary IDE Connector
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2.7 Power Supply
2.7-1 ATX 20-pin Power Connector: JPWR1
This connector supports the power button on-board. Using the ATX power
supply, functions such as Modem Ring Wake-Up and Soft Power Off are
supported by this mainboard. This power connector supports instant power
on function which means that system will boot up instantly when the power
connector is inserted on the board.
PIN SIGNAL
11 3.3V
12 -12V
13 GND
14 PS_ON
15 GND
16 GND
17 GND
18 -5V
19 5V
20 5V
PIN SIGNAL
1 3.3V
2 3.3V
3 GND
45V
5 GND
65V
7 GND
8 PW_OK
9 5V_SB
10 12V
PINDEFINITION
Warning: Since the mainboard has the instant power on function, make
sure that all components are installed properly before inserting the power
connector to ensure that no damage will be done.
ATX
Power Connector
11
20
10 1

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2.8 IrDA Infrared Module Connector: J9
The mainboard provides one infrared (J9) connector for IR modules. This
connector is for optional wireless transmitting and receiving infrared module.
You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR
function.
VCC NC IRRX GND IRTX
1
J9

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2.9 Serial Port Connectors: COM A and COM B
The mainboard has a 9-pin male DIN connector for serial port COM A. This
port is a 16550A high speed communication port that send/receive 16 bytes
FIFOs. You can attach a mouse or a modem cable directly into this connec-
tor.
PIN SIGNAL
1DCD(Data Carry Detect)
2SIN(Serial In or Receive Data)
3SOUT(Serial Out or Transmit Data)
4DTR(DataTerminal Ready)
5GND
6DSR(Data Set Ready)
7RTS(Request To Send)
8CTS(Clear To Send)
9RI(RingIndicate)
PIN DEFINITION
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
COM 1
Serial Port (9-pin Male)
Note: There’s another serial port connector (COM B), which is
located on the mainboard. Connect a serial port 9-pin male
port into this connector.

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2.10 Parallel Port Connector: LPT1
The mainboard provides a 25 pin female centronic connector for LPT. A
parallel port is a standard printer port that also supports Enhanced Parallel
Port(EPP) and Extended capabilities Parallel Port(ECP). See connector and
pin definition below:
PIN SIGNAL PIN SIGNAL
1 STROBE 14 AUTO FEED#
2 DATA0 15 ERR#
3 DATA1 16 INIT#
4 DATA2 17 SLIN#
5 DATA3 18 GND
6 DATA4 19 GND
7 DATA5 20 GND
8 DATA6 21 GND
9 DATA7 22 GND
10 ACK# 23 GND
11 BUSY 24 GND
12 PE 25 GND
13 SELECT
PIN DEFINITION
LPT 1
13
Parallel Port (25-pin Female)
1
25 14