MSI MS-6309 ATX VA5 User manual

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
The MS-6309 ATX VA5 mainboard is a high-performance computer
mainboard based on VIA®VT82C694X chipset. The MS-6309 is designed
for the Intel®CeleronTMor Coppermine(FC-PGA) processor for inexpensive
business/personal desktop markets.
TheApolloPro133A(VT82C694X)isaSocket-370systemlogicnorthbridge
with the addition of 133 MHz capability for both the CPU and SDRAM
interfaces. Apollo Pro133A may be used to implement both desktop and
notebook personal computer systems from 66MHz to 133MHz based on
Socket-370 (Intel Celeron processors). The primary features of the Apollo
Pro133A-NorthBridgeare:Slot-1orSocket-370CPU(FrontSideBus)
Interface(66/100/133MHz),DRAM Memory Interface (66/100 / 133MHz),
AGP Bus Interface (66MHz), PCIBusInterface (33MHz), Mobile Power
Management.
TheVT82C686A PSIPC (PCI Super-I/O Integrated PeripheralController)is a
high integration, high performance, power-efficient, and high compatibility
device that supports Intel and non-Intel based processor to PCI bus bridge
functionality to make a complete Microsoft PC99-compliant PCI/ISA system.

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1.1 Mainboard Features
CPU
lSocket 370 for Intel®CeleronTM/ Coppermine processor.
lSupports233MHz,266MHz,300MHz,333MHz,350MHz,400MHz,
450MHz,500MHZ, 533MHz...667MHzor fasterprocessor.
Chipset
lVIA®694Xchipset. (510BGA)
-P-IIFSB@133MHz
-AGP 4x and PCI plus Advanced ECC Memory Controller
-Support PC100/133 SDRAM, VCM technology
lVIA®VT82C686Achipset.(352BGA)
- Advanced Power Management Features
-IntegratedSuperI/O(FDC,LPT,COM1/2,andIR)
- DirectSound AC97 Audio
- Dual bus Master IDE Ultra DMA33/66
-ACPI
ClockGenerator
l66.6 and133MHz clocks are supported.
MainMemory
lSupport six memory banks using three 168-pin unbuffered DIMM.
lSupportamaximummemory sizeof1.5GB (32Mx8).
lSupportECC(1-bitError Code Correct) function.
lSupport 3.3v SDRAM DIMM.
Slots
lOne AGP(Accelerated Graphics Port) slot.
- AGP specification compliant
- AGP66MHz 3.3v/1.5v for 2x/4x device support
lOne AMR (Audio Modem Riser) slot.
lFive 32-bit Master PCI Bus slots and one 16-bit ISA bus slots wherein
one shared slot can be used as ISA or PCI.
lSupports 3.3v/5v PCI bus Interface.

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On-BoardIDE
lAnIDE controller on the VIA®VT82C686AChipset provides IDE HDD/
CD-ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 33/66 operation modes.
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.
-2 serial ports (COMA + COMB)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 2 USB ports
- 1 IrDA/HP connector for SIR.
Audio
lChip Integrated
lCreativeCT5880 Hardware Audio (optional)
- If Creative CT5880 Hardware audio is onboard. Then, only 4 PCI slot
will be master slot. The remaining 1 slot will be slave slot.
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
lATXFormFactor : 30.5cm(L)x 19.2cm(W)x 4layersPCB
Mounting
l6 mounting holes.

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1.2 Mainboard Layout
PCI SLOT 3
PCI SLOT 2
PCI SLOT 1
ATX
Power Supply
VIA
694X
chipset
Socket 370
DIMM 2
Top: mouse
Bottom:
keyboard
Top:Port 1
USB
DIMM 3
IDE2
Bottom:
Port2
IDE1
FDD
VT82C686A
JMDM1
Creative
CT5880
JFP1
JGS1 JGL1
JBAT1 JWOL1
JPH
JAUX
CPUFAN
BATT
Top: LPT
Bottom:
COMA
COMB
Top: Midi/
GamePort
Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
MS-6309ATXVA5Mainboard
JCD
JFSH1
JSPDIF
JRMS1
AMR
AGP Slot
SYSFAN
USB2
DIMM 1
PCI SLOT 4
PCI SLOT 5
ISA SLOT
J4
BIOS

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CPU
CPU
Chapter 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard operates with Intel®CeleronTM/Coppermine 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.
Pin1
2.1-1 CPU Installation Procedures

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The BIOS can be used to set the CPU Host Bus Frequency Clock.
If CPUClock = 66MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 3.5
then CPU core speed = Host Clockx Core/Bus ratio
= 66MHzx3.5
= 233MHz
2.1-2 CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure

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2.1-3 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN/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.
CPUFAN
CPUFAN: Processor Fan
SYSFAN: System Fan
+12V
GND
SENSOR
SYSFAN
+12V
GND
SENSOR

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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
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
1
3
JBAT1

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2.3 Memory Installation
2.3-1 Memory Bank Configuration
Themainboard supports a maximum memory sizeof1.5GB (256-bit technol-
ogy) SDRAM: It provides three 168-pin unbufferedDIMMs (Double In-
Line Memory Module) sockets. It supports 8 MB to 512 Mbytes DIMM
memorymodule.
DIMM1(Bank0+Bank1)
DIMM2(Bank2+Bank3)
DIMM3(Bank4+Bank5)

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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 (reserved), 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(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:
Shortpin 14-15: On-board BuzzerEnabled.
Openpin 14-15: On-board BuzzerDisabled.
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.

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2.5 Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1
The mainboard also provides a standard floppy disk connector FDD1 that
supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This
connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables.
FDD1
1

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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 Controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra
DMA/33/66 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: JWR1
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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2.7-2 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: pushingitmorethan4secondswillchangeitsstatusfromON
to OFF. If you want to change the setup, you could go to the BIOS Power
Management Setup. This is only used for ATX type power supply.
JRMS1

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2.8 IrDA Infrared Module Connector: J4
The mainboard provides one infrared (J4) 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
J4

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2.9 Serial Port Connectors: COM A and COM B
The mainboard provides two 9-pin male DIN connectors for serial port COM
A & COM B. These port are 16550A high speed communication port that
send/receive 16 bytes FIFOs. You can attach a mouse or a modem cable
directly into this connector.
PIN SIGNAL
1DCD(Data Carry Detect)
2SIN(Serial In or Receive Data)
3SOUT(Serial Out or Transmit Data)
4DTR(DataTerminalReady)
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 A
Serial Port (9-pin Male)
COM B

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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 AUTOFEED#
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