MSI MS-6187 User manual

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The MS-6187 ATX CA1 mainboard is a high-performance computer
mainboard based on Intel®820 chipset. The MS-6187 is designed for the
Intel®PentiumTM II/III processor 100/133MHz FSB for high-end business/
personal desktop system.
The Intel®820 chipset provides the host interface, RAMBUS DRAM
interface, I/O interface, and AGP interface. It supports a single channel of
Direct Rambus memory technology. Its AGP interface is fully compliant with
AGP2.0specification.
The Intel®820 chipset contains three core components: the Memory
ControllerHub (MCH), the I/O Controller Hub (ICH) and theFirmware Hub
(FWH). TheMCHintegratesa 100MHz/133MHzCPUFSB, 300/356/400MHz
RDRAM controller and high-speed hub interface for communication with the
ICH. The ICH integrates an Ultra DMA 66 controller, USB host controller,
LPCinterfacecontroller,FWHinterface conroller, PCIinterfacecontroller,
AC’97 digital controller and a hub interface for communication with the
MCH.
The Intel®82802 Firmware Hub (FWH) component is part of the Intel®820
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 Intel®Pentium®II/III100/133MHzFSBprocessor.
lSupports533MHz,566MHz,600MHz,667MHz, 700MHz,733MHz,
800MHz,866MHz, 933MHz, or higher processor .
Chipset
lIntel®820Camino chipset. (324 BGA)
-Optimized for Pentium III processor
-Increased memory bandwidth (RDRAM)
-AGP4x/2xuniversal slot
-Support 100/133MHz FSB
lIntel®ICHchipset. (241 BGA)
- Support software Audio/Modem.
- AC’97 Controller Integrated
- 2 full IDE channels, up to ATA66
- Low pin count interface for SIO
lIntel®FWH chipset.
- 4Mbyte ROM
- security manageability
FrontSideBus(FSB)
l100/105/114/120/124/133/138/143/148/150/152.5/155/160MHzclocksare
supported.
MainMemory
lSupports two 184-pin RIMM sockets.
lSupportsa maximum RDRAM memory sizeof32device 1GB.
lSupport100MHz FSB: 300/400MHz Memory frequencies.
lSupport133MHz FSB: 356/400MHz Memory frequencies.
Slots
lOne AMR (Audio Modem Riser)
lOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot.
- AGP specification compliant
- AGP66/133/266MHzdevice support

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lFive 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots and one 16-bit ISA slot(optional).
- If hardware audio & Hardware LAN is onboard, PCI slot 1 and PCI slot
5 will be shared slot.
lSupports 3.3v/5v PCI bus Interface.
On-BoardIDE
lAn IDE controller on the ICH chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM with
PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA/66 operation modes.
- Ultra DMA66 must always use a 80-conductor cable.
lCan connect up to four IDE devices.
On-BoardPeripherals
lOn-BoardPeripherals include:
-1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M
and 2.88Mbytes.
-2serialport(COMA + 1 COMB)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 2 USB ports
- 1 IrDA connector for SIR.
- 1 LAN connector (optional)
Audio
lICH chip integrated + AD1881
lCreativeCT5880.(Optional)
- 64 Voice WaveTable Synthesizer
- Sound Library of over 4000 different sounds
-SupportSPDIF(AC3)
- Support Microsoft Direct Sound, Direct Sound 3D, Direct Music,
and A3DAPI.
- Support 4 speaker output.

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Network
lIntel8255910/100MEthernet (optional)
- WFW baseline & NET PC specs compliant
- Advanced Power Management (ACPI support)
- ARP& Flexible framefiltering
- Software drivers are backwards compatible
- Wake up on LAN
- Alert on LAN II(optional)
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.
lCPU Voltage setting through BIOS
lFWH Flash BIOS Protect
Dimension
lATXFormFactor: 30.5cmx21cm
Mounting
l6 mounting holes.
Otherfeatures
lCPU core/bus ratio & FSB frequencies setting through BIOS.
lCPU Voltage setting through BIOS
lFWH Flash BIOS Protect
lRIMM memory clock setting through BIOS
lDiagnostic LED system status display
lReset button protect
lKeyboard/Mouse Power on function
lSupport suspend to RAM (STR)

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1.2 Mainboard Layout
PCI SLOT 3
PCI SLOT 2
PCI SLOT 1
ATX
Power Supply
Intel
820
chipset
RIMM 2
Top: mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
Top: LAN
RIMM 1
IDE2
Bottom:
USBPorts
IDE1 FDD
ICH
J11
JFP1
JP1
JGS1
CD_IN
AUX_IN
PSFAN
BATT
+
Top: LPT
Bottom:
COMA
COMB
Top: Midi/
GamePort
Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
MS-6187ATXCA1 Mainboard
MODEM_IN
CPUFAN
JVSB1
AMR
AGP Slot 1
JBAT1
JMDM1
PCI SLOT 4
PCI SLOT 5
ISA SLOT 1
SYSFAN
FWH
JRMS1
J7 JGL1
JP2
Slot 1
J6
SW1
J5
J13
Intel
82559
(optional)
Creative
CT5880
(optional)
JP3
JWOL1 JP5
JSTR
JP4
D-LED

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Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Central Processing Unit: CPU
Step 1: Install the Retention Mechanism.
Attach the Retention Mechanism to the Mainboard. Push the Plastic
lock to secure the Retention Mechanism into the mainboard.
Secure the processor by
pulling up the Retention
Mechanism Processor
Lock
Insert the processor
like inserting a PCI or
an ISA card
To release the
processor, push the
Retention Mechanism
Processor lock down
Step 2: Install the Processor.
Insert the Processor like inserting a PCI or an ISA card.
Step 3: Lock the Processor.
Lock the processor by pulling up the Retention Mechanism
processor lock shown above.
Note: The Retention Mechanism processor lock can only lock S.E.C.C. 2
and S.E.P.P. processor.
2.1-1 Processor Installation Procedure

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2.1-2 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
The mainboard CPU Core/Bus ratio and CPU Bus Frequency can
both be set through BIOS setup
If CPUClock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 4
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Busratio
= 100MHz x 4
= 400MHz

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2.1-3 Overclocking Jumper: SW1
Overclocking is operating a CPU/Processor beyond its specified
frequency. SW1 jumper is used for overclocking.
SW1
SW1 Function
Short
Open
Automatically detect CPU
Bus Frequency
Allows CPU overclocking.
Set 100MHz to 133Mhz

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2.1-4 CPU Core/Bus Ratio strap to Safe Mode: JP3
This jumper is used to adjust the CPU core/ratio to safe mode.
JP3
JP3 Function
Short
Open
Safe Mode
(Core/Bus Ratio by 2)
Core/Bus Ratio in ICH
Register (Default)
Warning: If the CPU Core/Bus ratio was set too high which causes
the system to hang, short pin JP3 and then restart the
system until boot up. The CPU core/bus ratio will then be
set to the default setting of 2. Properly shutdown the
system, and remove the short on JP3.

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2.1-5 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN/PSFAN/SYSFAN
These connectors 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.
3. During Suspend mode, FAN status can be set through BIOS.
PSFAN
PSFAN: PowerSupplyFan
CPUFAN:Processor Fan
SYSFAN: System(Chassis) Fan
+12V
SENSOR
GND
SYSFAN
SENSOR
+12V
GND
SENSOR
+12V
GND
CPUFAN

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2.2 Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1
A battery must be used to retain the mainboard configuration in CMOS
RAM. Short 1-2 pins of JBAT1 to store the CMOS data.
Keep Data Clear Data
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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.
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JBAT1
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2.3 Memory Installation
2.3-1 Memory Bank Configuration
Themainboardsupportsamaximum memory size of 1GB(32 device) : It
provides two 184-pin RIMMs sockets. It supports 300FSB: 300/400MHz or
400FSB:356/400Mhz Memory frequencies.
RIMM1
RIMM2

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A. HowtoinstallaRIMMModule
1. The RIMM slot has 2 Notch Keys, so the RIMM memory module
can only fit in one direction.
2. Insert the RIMM memory module vertically into theRIMM slot.
Then push it in.
3. The plastic clip at the side of the RIMM slot will automatically
close.
NOTCH
2.3-2 Memory Installation Procedures

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2.3-3 Memory Population Rules
1. Support only RDRAM RIMM.
2. To operate properly, at least one RIMM module must be installed with
oneC-RIMM.
Note: MS-6908 C-RIMM continuity module is bundled with the
Motherboard.
3. Support FSB100MHz:300/400MHz
FSB133MHz:356/400MHz
4. Support up to 32 Direct Rambus Device.
5. Support ECC Single bit Correction and Multiple bit error detection
(SettinginBIOS)
MS-6908 C-RIMM Module

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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.
Buzzer
(short
pin)
JFP1
Power
Switch
Power LED
+
Reset
Switch
HDD
LED
+
Speaker 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(ACPI request).
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:
Shortpin14-15: 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
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2.7-2 Remote Power On/Off Switch: JRMS1
Connect to a 2-pin push button switch. During OFF state, press once and
the system turns on. During ON stage, push once and the system goes to
sleepmode: pushingitmorethan 4 seconds will change itsstatusfromON
to OFF. If you want to change the setup, you could go to the BIOS Power
Management Setup.
JRMS1