MSI MS-6318 User manual

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Version 5.0
G52-MA00462
MS-6318 (v5.X) Micro ATX Mainboard
MSI
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL

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Manual Rev: 5.0
Release Date: Oct. 2001
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-Star International MS-6318
Tested to comply
with FCC Standard
For Home or Office Use

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Edition
Oct. 2001
Copyright Notice
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 re-
serve the right to make changes without notice.
Trademarks
All trademarks used in this manual are the property of their respective
owners.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
PS/2 and OS/2 are registered trademarks of IBM Corporation.
Windows 95/98/2000 and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft.
Netware is a registered trademark of Novell.
Award is a registered trademark of Award Software Inc.
Revision History
Revision Revision History Date
V5.0 First release for PCB 5.X Oct. 2001

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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
equipment from overheating. DO NOT COVER THE OPENINGS.
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 Unplug the Power Cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
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
zIf the equipment has obvious sign of breakage
12. DO NOT LEAVE THIS EQUIPMENT IN AN ENVIRONMENT
UNCONDITIONED,STORAGETEMPERATUREABOVE600 C(1400F),IT
MAY DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
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
Chapter 1. Introduction ............................................................... 1-1
Mainboard Specification ............................................................ 1-2
Mainboard Layout ..................................................................... 1-4
Quick Components Guide ......................................................... 1-5
Key Features ............................................................................ 1-6
Chapter 2. Hardware Setup ........................................................ 2-1
Central Processing Unit: CPU ................................................... 2-2
CPU Installation Procedures ............................................... 2-2
CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure ................................ 2-3
Memory Installation ................................................................... 2-4
Memory Bank Configuration ................................................ 2-4
Memory Installation Procedures .......................................... 2-5
Power Supply ............................................................................ 2-6
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1 ................................... 2-6
Back Panel ............................................................................... 2-7
Mouse Connector: JKBMS1 ................................................ 2-7
Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1 ............................................ 2-8
USB Connectors ................................................................. 2-8
Serial Port Connector: COM A & COM B ............................ 2-9
Joystick/Midi Connectors .................................................... 2-9
Audio Port Connectors ........................................................ 2-9
Parallel Port Connector: LPT1 ........................................... 2-10
Connectors ............................................................................. 2-11
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 .................................. 2-11
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 ................................. 2-12
Fan Power Connectors: CPUFAN/SYSFAN ....................... 2-13
CD-In Connector: JCD1 ..................................................... 2-14
Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1 .......................................... 2-14

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Modem-In Connector: JPHONE ......................................... 2-14
Wake On LAN Connector: JWOL1 .................................... 2-15
Wake On Ring Connector: JMDM1 ................................... 2-15
Front Panel Connector: JFP1 or JFP2 ............................... 2-16
Front Audio Header: JAUDIO1 ........................................... 2-17
Front USB Connector: USB1 or USB3 .............................. 2-18
IrDA Infrared Module Header: IR2 ...................................... 2-19
Power Saving LED Connector: JGL1 ................................. 2-20
Jumpers .................................................................................. 2-21
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 ............................................. 2-21
USB KB/MS Wake-Up Jumpers: JUSBV1 & JUSBV2 ....... 2-22
PS2 KB/MS Power Jumper: JKBV1 .................................. 2-23
Slots ....................................................................................... 2-24
AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot .............................. 2-24
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ................. 2-24
ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) Slot (optional) ......... 2-24
PCI Interrupt Request Routing ........................................... 2-25
Chapter 3. AWARD® BIOS Setup .................................................. 3-1
Entering Setup .......................................................................... 3-2
Control Keys ............................................................................. 3-2
Getting Help .............................................................................. 3-3
The Main Menu ......................................................................... 3-4
Standard CMOS Features ......................................................... 3-6
Advanced BIOS Features .......................................................... 3-8
Advanced Chipset Features .................................................... 3-12
Integrated Peripherals ............................................................. 3-16
Power Management Setup ...................................................... 3-19
PNP/PCI Configurations .......................................................... 3-24
Load Fail-Safe/Optimized Defaults .......................................... 3-26
Set Supervisor/User Password ................................................ 3-28

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Save & Exit Setup ................................................................... 3-30
Exit Without Saving ................................................................. 3-31
Appendix: Glossary ..................................................................... A-1

Introduction
1-1
Chapter 1.
Introduction 1
Mainboard Specification 1-2
Mainboard Layout 1-4
Quick Components Guide 1-5
Key Features 1-6
Thank you for purchasing the MS-6318 v5.X Micro ATX mainboard. The
MS-6318 is a superior computer mainboard based on VIA®Apollo Pro133T
chipset for optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel®
Pentium®III/Celeron™/Coppermine™/Tualatin™, and VIA®C3™ processors,
the MS-6318 delivers a high performance and professional desktop platform
solution.
This chapter includes the following topics:

Chapter 1
1-2
CPU
zSupports Socket 370 for Intel®Pentium®III/Celeron™/Coppermine™/
Tualatin™, and VIA®C3™ processors.
zSupports 600MHz ~ 1.2 GHz CPU.
Chipset
zVIA®694T chipset (520 BGA)
- Supports 66/100/133MHz FSB.
- AGP 4x and PCI plus Advanced ECC Memory Controller.
- Supports PC100/133 SDRAM, VCM & ESDRAM technology.
zVIA®VT82C686B chipset (352 BGA)
- Enhanced Power Management Features.
- Integrated Super I/O (FDC, LPT, COM 1/2, and IR).
- DirectSound AC97 Audio.
- Integrated hardware Soundblaster.
- Dual bus Master IDE Ultra DMA33/66/100.
- ACPI.
Main Memory
zSupport two 168-pin DIMM sockets.
zSupport a maximum memory size of 256MB(64-bit) or 512MB(128-bit)
SDRAM.
Slots
zOne AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) slot.
zThree PCI 2.2 32-bit PCI bus slots (support 3.3v/5v PCI bus interface)
zOne 16-bit ISA bus slot (optional).
On-Board IDE
zAn IDE controller on the VIA®VT82C686B chipset provides IDE HDD/CD-
ROM with PIO, Bus Master and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 operation modes.
zCan connect up to four IDE devices.
On-Board Peripherals
zOn-Board Peripherals include:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDDs with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and
Mainboard Specification

Introduction
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2.88Mbytes.
- 2 serial ports (COM A + COM B).
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode.
- 4 USB ports (Rear * 2/ Front * 2).
- 1 audio/game port.
Audio
zDirectSound AC97 audio integrated.
zSigmatel 9708T software audio (optional).
zCreative CT5880 hardware audio (optional).
BIOS
zThe mainboard BIOS provides “Plug & Play” BIOS which detects the pe-
ripheral devices and expansion cards of the board automatically.
zThe mainboard provides a Desktop Management Interface (DMI) function
which records your mainboard specifications.
Dimension
zMicro ATX Form Factor: 24.3cm x 21.0cm.
Mounting
z6 mounting holes.

Chapter 1
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Mainboard Layout
MS-6318 v5.X Micro ATX Mainboard
JAUDIO1
USB3
JFP2
ATX
Power Supply
JGL1
JUSBV2
JBAT1
PCI Slot 3
PCI Slot 2
PCI Slot 1
IDE2
IDE1
DIMM1
DIMM2
JWOL1
USB
ports
Top :
Parallel Port
Bottom:
COM A
COM B
JUSBV1
JKBV1
Top : mo us e
Bottom: keyboard
JCD1
CODEC
JAUX1
JPHONE
Top :
Game port
Bottom:
Line-Out
Line-In
Mic
FDD1
AGP Slot
ISA Slot
(Optional)
SYSFAN
CPUFAN
BATT
+
VIA
VT82C694T
VIA
VT82C686B
JMDM1
BIOS
SOCKET370
Creative
CT5880
(
Optional
)
IR2
JFP1
(
Optional
)
USB1
(
Optional
)

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Quick Components Guide
Component Function Reference
JWR1 ATX power connector See p. 2-6
JKBMS1 Mouse/keyboard connector See p. 2-7
USB Connectors Connecting to USB devices See p. 2-8
COM A & COM B Serial port connector See p. 2-9
LPT1 Parallel port connector See p. 2-10
FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector See p. 2-11
IDE1~ IDE2 Hard disk connectors See p. 2-12
CPU/SYS FAN Fan power connectors See p. 2-13
JCD1/JAUX1/JPHONE CD/AUX/Modem-in connectors See p. 2-14
JWOL1 Wake on LAN connector See p. 2-15
JMDM1 Wake on ring connector See p. 2-15
JFP1/JFP2 Front panel connector See p. 2-16
JAUDIO1 Front panel audio connector See p. 2-17
USB1/USB3 Connecting to USB devices See p. 2-18
IR2 IrDA infrared module connector See p. 2-19
JGL1 Power saving LED connector See p. 2-20
JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper See p. 2-21
JUSBV1 & JUSBV2 USB KB/MS wake-up jumpers See p. 2-22
JKBV1 PS2 KB/MS power jumper See p. 2-23
AGP Slot Connecting to AGP cards See p. 2-24
PCI Slots Connecting to expansion cards See p. 2-24
ISA Slot Connecting to expansion cards See p. 2-24

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zMicro ATX Form Factor
zAudio Chip Integrated
zSupport DMI(Desktop Management Interface) through BIOS
zLAN Wake Up Function
zModem (Internal/External) Ring Wake Up Function
zSuspend to RAM/Disk
zSupport PC2001
Key Features

Hardware Setup
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Chapter 2.
Hardware Setup
This chapter provides you with the information about hardware setup
procedures. While doing the installation, be careful in holding the components
and follow the installation procedures. For some components, if you install in
the wrong orientation, the components will not work properly.
Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components. Static
electricity may damage the components.
This chapter contains the following topics:
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Central Processing Unit: CPU 2-2
Memory Installation 2-4
Power Supply 2-6
BackPanel 2-7
Connectors 2-11
Jumpers 2-21
Slots 2-24

Chapter 2
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Central Processing Unit: CPU
The mainboard supports Intel®Pentium®III/Celeron™/Coppermine™/
Tualatin™, VIA®C3™ processors and uses a CPU socket called PGA370 for
easy CPU installation. When you are installing the CPU, make sure the CPU
hasaheatsinkandacoolingfanattachedonthetoptopreventoverheating. If
you do not find the heat sink and cooling fan, contact your dealer to purchase
and install them before turning on the computer.
CPU Installation Procedures
Overheating will seriously damage the CPU and system,
always make sure the cooling fan can work properly to
protect the CPU from overheating.
WARNING!
1. Pull the lever sideways away
from the socket. Then, raise
the lever up to a 90-degree
angle.
2. Look for the gold arrow.
The gold arrow should point
towards the end of lever.
The CPU will only fit in the
correct orientation.
3. Hold the CPU down firmly,
and then close the lever to
complete the installation.
Open Lever
Gold Arrow
Sliding
Plate
Close
Lever

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CPU Core Speed Derivation Procedure
If CPUClock = 100MHz
Core/Bus ratio = 9
then CPU core speed = Host Clock x Core/Bus ratio
= 100MHzx9
= 900MHz
Overclocking
This motherboard is designed to support overclocking.
However, please make sure your components are able to
tolerate such abnormal setting, while doing overclocking.
Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not
recommended. We do not guarantee the damages or risks
caused by inadequate operation or beyond product
specifications.
WARNING!

Chapter 2
2-4
Synchronous DRAM is a type of dynamic RAM memory chip that has
been widely used starting in the latter part of the 1990s. SDRAMs are based on
standard dynamic RAM chips, but have sophisticated features that make them
considerably faster. First, SDRAM chips are fast enough to be synchronized
with the CPU's clock, which eliminates wait states. Second, the SDRAM chip is
divided into two cell blocks, and data is interleaved between the two so that
while a bit in one block is being accessed, the bit in the other is being prepared
for access. This allows SDRAM to burst the second and subsequent, contigu-
ous characters at a rate of 10ns, compared to 60ns for the first character.
SDRAM provides 800 MBps or 1 GBps data transfer depending on
whether the bus is 100MHz or 133MHz.
Memory Installation
Memory Bank Configuration
DIMM1
DIMM2
The mainboard supports a maximum memory size of 1GB. It provides two
168-pin unbuffered SDRAM DIMM (Double In-Line Memory Module) slots
and supports 8MB to 512MB technology.

Hardware Setup
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Slot Memory Module Total Memory
Slot 1
(Bank 0 & Bank 1) 8MB~512MB 8MB~512MB
Slot 2
(Bank 2 & Bank 3) 8MB~512MB 8MB~512MB
Total System Memory 8MB~1GB
Memory Installation Procedures
InstallingDIMMModules
You can install memory modules in any combination as follows:
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.
VOLTDRAM
Front View Rear View
MemoryPopulationRules
1. Supports only SDRAM DIMM.
2. To operate properly, at least one 168-pin DIMM module must be installed.
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.

Chapter 2
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Power Supply
ATX 20-Pin Power Connector: JWR1
This connector allows you to connect to an ATX power supply. To
connect to the ATX power supply, make sure the plugs of the power supply is
inserted in the proper orientation and the pins are aligned. Then push down
the power supply firmly into the connector. The power connector supports
instant power on function which means that system will boot up immediately
when the power supply connector is inserted on the board.
The mainboard supports ATX power supply for the power system. Be-
fore inserting the power supply connector, always make sure that all compo-
nents are installed properly to ensure that no damage will be caused.
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
JWR1 Pin Definition
JWR1
10 1
20 11

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The Back Panel provides the following connectors:
Back Panel
Mouse Connector: JKBMS1
The mainboard provides a standard PS/2®mouse mini DIN connector for
attaching a PS/2®mouse. You can plug a PS/2®mouse directly into this
connector. The connector location and pin assignments are as follows:
PS/2 Mouse (6-pin Female)
21
3
4
5
6PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 Mouse DATA Mouse DATA
2 NC No connection
3 GND Ground
4 VCC +5V
5 Mouse Clock Mouse clock
6 NC No connection
Pin Definition
Mouse
Keyboard USB
Parallel
COM A COM B L-out L-in MIC
Midi/Joystick